Plan now to attend one of the Valley's premier fall taste events – Uncorked & Unplugged on Sunday, October 18, at Desert Ridge Marketplace starting at 6 pm. Uncorked & Unplugged presented by Casino Arizona is a casual yet sophisticated evening under the stars celebrating the best in gourmet foods, fine wine and spirits, and live entertainment. All event proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.

Featured beverages this year’s event include wines from Chalone Vineyards, Rosenblum Cellars, Sterling Vintner’s Collection; Hensley & Company products including Kona Brewing Co., Red Hook and Widmer Brothers Brewing; martini bar hosted by Blue Martini and a margarita bar hosted by San Felipes Cantina.

More than 20 local restaurants will offer delicious tastes from their menus including: Bill Johnson’s Big Apple Restaurants, Brio Tucson Grille, Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge, Grimaldi’s, The Melting Pot, Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar, Roy’s, Yard House, and many more. 

Three stages with live entertainment will keep party goers on their feet all night long. Scheduled acts include the local retro ’80s cover band Rock Lobster, DJ William Reed, The Love Me Nots and featured performers from Casino Arizona’s Showstoppers Live!

For those attendees with an Executive Badge the party continues from 9 pm until midnight with the Post Party that includes more gourmet food and drinks as well as live entertainment from the Las Vegas ‘70s party band, Wonderboogie.

Free cab rides home are available for all attendees compliments of Hensley & Company and Scottsdale Insurance Company. 

Tickets start at $125 for the Main Event and $200 for Main Event and Post Party. Discount tickets are available at all Valley BevMo locations. Purchase two bottles of Chalone Vineyards, Rosenblum Cellars or Sterling Vintner's Collection and receive a $25 discount per ticket up to two tickets for Uncorked & Unplugged. For more info please visit www.uncorkedandunplugged.org.