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First Press Fine Wine Festival

Cost: $200-$250

NPR’s Ailsa Chang to host VIP event to open First Press Fine Wine Festival on February 20, 2027 - Early Bird Tickets on sale now

Friends of Public Radio Arizona is kicking off this year’s First Press Fine Wine Festival with an opportunity for attendees to hear from award-winning journalist Ailsa Chang, host of NPR's newsmagazine All Things Considered. She will speak at a VIP coffee tasting just prior to the festival opening. Early bird tickets for the February 20th event at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in North Phoenix are available now through Thanksgiving Day at firstpressarizona.com.

 First Press Fine Wine Festival has a 20-plus year history as a fun, yet elegant affair featuring a curated selection of exceptional wines from renowned wineries, perfectly paired with tasteful appetizers. Participating wineries come back year after year, having seen a return on their investment. Here are thoughts from just one of them:

“Piattelli has been a part of the First Press Wine Festival for the past several years, and we love working with the team. The guests are energized, engaged, and want to learn, taste, and explore. Great event, great people, and a great way to share your wines with the world!” Grant Jennings (Owner), Piattelli Vineyards

This highly anticipated annual event benefits Friends of Public Radio Arizona, which supports the programs and outreach of public radio in Phoenix. including KJZZ 91.5 FM, KBACH 89.5 FM, and the SPOT 127 Youth Media Center. 2027 early bird tickets can be purchased here. 

Friends of Public Radio Arizona assures the future vitality and excellence of our community’s public radio and broadens its support. For more information on Friends of Public Radio Arizona and the programs and services it supports, visit fpraz.org.

About the venue: The Musical Instrument Museum, or MIM as it’s known to locals, is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in North Phoenix. Opened in April 2010, it is the largest museum of its type in the world. The collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects includes examples from nearly 200 countries and territories, representing every inhabited continent. 

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