Tickets Now on Sale for United Way Next Gen Signature Event

For immediate release
February 28, 2013 –

Tickets Now on Sale for United Way Next Gen Signature Event
Celebration of Beer, Whisky and Music to raise funds for the United Way

United Way Next Gen’s signature event returns on April 6 at The Grand Theatre. Tickets to Sociable are now available at The Grand Theatre Box Office.

Sociable is a celebration of local and independent beer, whisky and live entertainment. Beverage and food vendors will offer tastings while local musicians provide live entertainment. Sociable will also feature beer and whisky connoisseurs who will provide specialized tours and information sessions to enhance your tasting experience.

“We are looking forward to the return of our signature event and are planning to have more vendors in place this year in order to provide more variety for our guests.” says Shawn Whalen, Next Gen Chair, “It’s a unique event in the Kingston community and we hope that it will help to raise awareness for United Way and the Next Gen initiative.”

Last year this event featured eleven breweries and three premiere whisky brands. With more than 300 people in attendance, it raised over $9,000 for United Way. Visit our website, www.NextGenSociable.ca, to stay up to date on all the details.

Tickets are $25 (plus applicable taxes and fees) and can be purchased at The Grand Theatre box office by phone, 613-530-2050, and online at www.kingstongrand.ca. For more information about Next Gen or this event, call United Way at 613-542-2674 or visit www.NextGenSociable.ca.

Sociable is sponsored by the Thousand Island Playhouse, Empire Life and the City of Kingston. Whisky tastings are sponsored by Cancoil Thermal Corporation and Edward Jones Investments.

About United Way Next Gen
Next Gen engages a new generation (25 to 40 years) within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region, encouraging their participation in community through United Way KFL&A. The Next Gen movement provides opportunities for young professionals to foster positive change and make a meaningful impact. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/nextgen/ for more information.

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Media Contacts:

Bhavana Varma, CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 2   bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca

Shawn Whalen, Chair, United Way Next Gen
613-541-4153              shawn.whalen@bellmedia.ca