2008 Event Details

Date
Monday, April 28, 2008

Time, Location & Tickets
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

Champagne Reception at 5:00pm - $200
VIP entrance at 5:30 pm - $125
General Admission at 6:30pm - $75

For tickets call 1-877-26TASTE or you can
purchase tickets online or at any New Seasons Market location.

2008 Admission Levels

General Admission - $75
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy live entertainment, silent auction, and a great time while making a difference. At-the-door price is $85.00.

VIP Admission - $125
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Avoid the crowds, come an hour early! Enjoy everything Taste of the Nation has to offer without all the people. Limited number of VIP tickets available. VIP Admission Door Price is $135.00

Champagne Reception Admission - $200
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Come early for our Champagne Reception featuring exclusive bites and bubbly plus COVETED reserved seating for the night—and some surprises. Reception is from 5:00 to 5:30 and includes VIP admission.

2008 Entertainment

5-5:30pm Champagne Reception Ticket Holders only
Rio Con Brio
Tim Connell, mandolin
Mike Burdette, guitar

5:30-6:45pm
Dave Fleschner
Dave Fleschner, piano
Dan Gildea, guitar
Bill Athens, bass
Drew Schoals, drums
Scott Hall, saxophone

7-8pm
Bill Beach & Brasil Beat
Bill Beach, piano
Lee Wuthenow, saxophone
Tom Stroud, bass
Dave Averre, drums

8:15-9:15pm
Ben Darwish Trio
Ben Darwish, piano
Eric Gruber, bass
Jason Palmer, drums