Death by Chocolate - Fairbanks Style

Do you like chocolate? No, I mean really, really like chocolate? If you think chocolate should be its own food group, we have just the event for you. Join us as we celebrate the University of Alaska Museum's 22nd Annual Chocolate Bash on April 12th at 7:30PM.

This year's theme, Chocolate Art in the Golden Heart, was selected to highlight both Fairbanks' centennial and the Museum's current special exhibit, New on View. Installed especially for the Chocolate Bash, the exhibit features 24 recent additions to the Museum's Fine Arts collection. It includes works by well-known artists such as Rusty Heurlin, Sam Kimura, and Kesler Woodward, as well as newcomers to the Museum's collections such as Lena Amason, T. Michael Croskrey, Sonya Kelliher-Combs and Sara Tabbert. Together, the works give visitors an appreciation of the range of art created in Alaska and a preview of the types of art to be displayed in the future Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery.

Special treats include Chocolate Decadence, a cake made by Westmark Fairbanks Hotel chef Luis Martinez, chocolate indulgences courtesy of Biscotti, Deserts First, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, Five Star Catering/The Espresso Deli, Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream, Lavelle's Bistro, Pump House Restaurant, The Fudge Pot, and UAF Tanana Valley Campus Culinary Arts Program. Alaska Coffee Company, Coco-Cola of Alaska, North pole Coffee, Odom Company and Spring Alaska will be providing an array of wine, champagne and assorted non-alcoholic beverages.

As if the chocolate extravaganza isn't enough, Alaska Airlines has generously donated two round-trip tickets as this years door prize. The acclaimed Alaska Jazz Trio will be on hand to provide the musical backdrop - If you haven't had the chance to hear them, their music alone is worth the price of admission.

All proceeds from the evening benefit the Museum Endowment Fund, which supports acquisitions, field research, exhibits and educational programs and provides matching funds to secure outside grants. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door or $450 for a book of ten tickets ($50 off the per-ticket price) and may be purchased by phone (474-7505) or in person at the University of Alaska Museum. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.