CHARLOTTE, NC, February 08, 2013 (Press-News.org) NFocus Magazine announces a sweet competition in search of the best dessert in Charlotte. Sugar Rush, a candy-coated competition pits local confectioners, creameries, cake cuppers, chocolatiers, and other curers of cravings against one another for the title of Queen City Sweetheart - Best Dessert in Charlotte! Tickets include open bar, all the sweets you care to eat, a ballot to vote for your favorites and raffle entry for a tasty giveaway. Limited tickets available. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Dance Theatre.
Event Details:
Date: March 7, 2013
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: NC Dance Theatre
Ticket Price: $25 Per Person
Purchase Tickets at: NFocusMagazine.com
Drink Sponsors:
Bourgeois Wines
Magnolia Coffee
Dessert Competitors:
Amelie's French Bakery, The Secret Chocolatier, Think Chocolate, CRAVE Dessert Bar, SweetB Unrefined, GiGi's Cupcakes, Dottie's Cupcakery, Desserts Delivered, Cake Expressions, Villa Antonio, Sweet Lorraine's, Savor
About NFocus Magazine
NFocus Magazine, owned by SouthComm Media, is a monthly glossy magazine focused on in-depth content related to philanthropic efforts in the Charlotte community. Pick up a copy at participating Harris Teeters, EarthFares and 150+ select boutiques, fine dining restaurants and similar establishments. Learn more at NFocusMagazine.com.
About SouthComm Inc.
SouthComm was formed in late 2007 to operate regional niche publications. The Nashville-based company now owns more than 20 titles targeting general news, alternative, business, society and female audiences in Nashville, Louisville, Kansas City, Charlotte, Cincinnati and Tampa as well the regional Medical News chain of papers. The company also owns Target Marketing and SouthComm Publishing, custom publishing companies serving chambers of commerce and other associations around the country. For more information, visit southcomm.com.
NFocus Magazine - Sugar Rush 2013 Competition
Competition for Best Dessert in Charlotte! Tickets include open bar, all the sweets you can eat, a ballot to vote for your favorites and raffle entry for a tasty giveaway. Presented by NFocus Magazine, benefiting North Carolina Dance Theatre.
2013-02-08
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[Press-News.org] NFocus Magazine - Sugar Rush 2013 CompetitionCompetition for Best Dessert in Charlotte! Tickets include open bar, all the sweets you can eat, a ballot to vote for your favorites and raffle entry for a tasty giveaway. Presented by NFocus Magazine, benefiting North Carolina Dance Theatre.