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2013 Week of Chocolate (WOC) Event Schedule
Check out this year's Week of Chocolate events! Click on the events below to find out more.
January 26, 2013 - February 2, 2013
| Saturday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Saturday |
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Pinnacle School |
The History Center |
27 LIFEDesigns |
28 The Moose Lodge |
29 Martha's House |
31 Citizen Advocacy |
1 Rhino's Youth Center |
2 Amethyst House |
2 LIFEDesigns |
Chocolate Challenge
Saturday, January 26th 2013 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Benefiting Pinnacle School and Learning Services
Held at Pinnacle School - 2182 W. Industrial Park Dr., Bloomington, IN
Admission: FREE for attendees
Chocolate Treat Challenge Entry: $10
Sculpture Competition: $25 for children; $50 for teens, and $100 for adults
New this year to the Week of Chocolate, guests will channel their inner creative genius and join in for a Chocolate Challenge of epic proportions! Enter the Chocolate Treat Challenge with your favorite cupcake, candy, fudge, or cookie creation. Adult, teen, and children’s categories with prizes, including the “People’s Choice Award”! Enjoy gourmet hot chocolate, coffees, and delectable delicacies from local chefs while cheering for your favorite Chocolate Sculptors! Similar to your favorite Food Network show, teams of 2-3 will compete to make the best chocolate and sugar sculptures with your favorite children's book as the theme.
Learn more about Pinnacle School and Learning Center at www.pinnacleschool.org or by calling 812-339-8141
Sundaes on Saturday
Saturday, January 26th 2013 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Benefiting The Monroe County Historical Society, Inc.
Held at the Monroe County History Center - 202 East 6th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
Admission is the museum admission charge: Adults $2, Children age 6-17 $1, Members free. A FREE sundae will be given with museum admission.
Each year the Monroe County History Center invites you to join them to design your own sundaes with Bruster’s Ice Cream and lots of chocolate toppings. Attendees will learn the history of ice cream making, and enjoy old-time music. The museum abounds with activities from Monroe County’s past. Guests can also be a part of the 1880's living history interpretations in the museum’s log cabin and one-room school. The History Center is a great place to enjoy the historical exhibits and let Monroe County History come alive.
Learn more about the Monroe County History Center at www.monroehistory.org
The Art of Chocolate Gala
Sunday, January 27th 2013 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Benefiting LIFEDesigns, Inc. (the result of an Options and Christole merger)
Held at the Indiana University Art Museum - 1133 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
Admission is $50 per person. Tickets available at BCT Box Office.
This year the 9th Annual Art of Chocolate Gala will be better than ever!The Art of Chocolate Gala is an elegant evening filled with decadent hors d'oeuvres and chocolate creations from the finest local chefs such as Sweet Grass, Scholar's Inn, Angel B's, KRC, IMU, Feast, Eagle Pointe, Joan's Caramels and more! Libations from Oliver and Malibu will also be served. Entertainment provided by the Keith McCutchen Jazz Band and Craig Brenner will fill the air with beautiful melodies while guests browse the silent auction and Juried Art Show. The world-famous IU Art Museum galleries will also be open for browsing. A raffle will be held and prizes will be given out to winners. Votes for People's Choice for chefs and artists will take place as well as many other new surprises this year. Come join us for the Art of Chocolate Gala 2013!
Learn more about LIFEDesigns at www.lifedesignsinc.org or by calling 800-875-9615
Chocolate Bingo
Monday, January 28th 2013 at 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Benefiting the Bloomington Moose Lodge #1081
Held at the Bloomington Moose Lodge #1081 - 840 S. Cory Ln., Bloomington, IN 47403
Basic package was $25
The Moose Lodge is having it's annual special night of bingo, with a chocolate theme! With each winning bingo, the lucky players will be rewarded with cash and a delicious chocolate treat. As always, Bingo players enjoyed a scrumptious meal with drinks made to order. Friends and family, people of all ages are invited to come out to the Moose to experience Moose hospitality and play bingo to help a good cause!
Learn more about the Bloomington Moose Lodge at www.lodge1081.moosepages.org
Making Truffles - CANCELLED!
Tuesday, January 29th 2013 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Benefiting Martha's House
Admission fee is $45.00 per person
Martha's House was a new participating agency in the Epicurean line up for the Week of Chocolate in 2012 and we are excited to have them back again in 2013! To add a wonderful dimension to the week's events the agency will host a class called "Making Truffles". The class includes preparing, dipping, and rolling truffles. Participants will take home samples of each and enjoy a light dinner while learning the art of truffle making!
Learn more about Martha's House at www.marthashouseofbloomington.org
Death by Chocolate Interactive Murder Mystery:
Til' Death Do Us Part
Thursday, January 31th 2013 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Benefiting Citizen Advocacy of South-Central Indiana, Inc. (CASCI)
Held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 100 IN HWY 46 Bloomington, IN 47408
Admission is $17 per person or 2 for $30
You are invited to the marriage of Miss Stormy Fairweather, of the High and Mighty Estates Fairweathers and Mr. Jethro P. Gizzard of the Frog Hollar Creek Gizzards. Yes, two unlikely families are brought together in Matrimony. You will be greeted by the great matrimonial coordinator, Mr. Sergio Spinnalli, and the South’s perennial maid of honor, Miss Tansy Homely. Celebrity chef Rachel Ray-Ray will oversee the reception, serving Lennie’s rich chocolate dessert, tea and coffee. Will the wedding happen? Or will murder appear at the altar? There will be many character parts for our guests this year!
Learn more about Citizen Advocacy of South-Central Indiana (CASCI) at www.casciweb.org
Chocolate Prom: A Prom for Everyone
Friday, February 1st 2013 at 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Benefiting Rhino’s
Held at Rhino's Youth Center and All-Ages Club - 331 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47401
Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple
Put on your best threads, grab your dancing shoes , invite all your friends, and bring your sweetheart to an event made especially for you. Enjoy a variety of free chocolate treats and dance the night away to live music (formal dress is optional).
Learn more about Rhino's at www.rhinosyouthcenter.org
Wonka’s Chocolate Carnival
Saturday, February 2nd 2013 at 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Benefiting Amethyst House
Held at the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington - 311 S. Lincoln St., Bloomington, IN 47401
Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family
Come visit the Chocolate Carnival! Inspired by the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. Booths themed according to personalities of the movie characters will offer games, activities, and contests. Loads of chocolate delicacies including the chocolate river! Each child will have a chance to win one of the golden tickets, with a special prize.
Learn more about Amethyst House at www.amethysthouse.org
An Art Sale
Saturday, February 2nd 2013 at 10:00am to 4:00pm
Benefiting LIFEDesigns, Inc. (the result of an Options and Christole merger)
Held at Fountain Square Mall - 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
Admission is FREE to the general public.
This year a new event is being added by LIFEDesigns to give local artists another chance to sell their artwork. The artwork sold will benefit both the artist and LIFEDesigns. Now through February 1st, artwork is also for sale at our online store.
Learn more about LIFEDesigns at www.lifedesignsinc.org