{"id":17101,"date":"2014-01-09T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=17101"},"modified":"2014-01-08T23:14:14","modified_gmt":"2014-01-09T05:14:14","slug":"customs-house-museum-presents-5th-annual-champagne-and-chocolate-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/01\/09\/customs-house-museum-presents-5th-annual-champagne-and-chocolate-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs House Museum Presents 5th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-23392\" title=\"Clarksville's  Customs House Museum and Cultural Center\" alt=\"Clarksville's Customs House Museum and Cultural Center\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/customshouselogo.jpg\" width=\"254\" height=\"78\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; On Thursday, January 30th, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its fifth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Live jazz music will be performed by the Henry Rives Trio. Don\u2019t miss this signature event of the winter season!<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/5th-Annual-Champagne-and-Chocolate-Fundraiser.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-202389\" title=\"5th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser for Clarksville's Customs House Museum.\" alt=\"5th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser for Clarksville's Customs House Museum.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/5th-Annual-Champagne-and-Chocolate-Fundraiser-480x341.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><!--more-->Guests can expect to enjoy a variety of tasty delicacies and bid in the evening\u2019s silent auction, where they will find a select group of regional art, spa packages, gift certificates, and jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>All champagne has been donated by Bill\u2019s Package Store.<\/p>\n<p>The still-growing list of participating restaurants and caterers include The Alley, Canyon Road Steakhouse, Catering Corner, Chopping Block, Chick-fil-A on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, The Gilroy, Miss Lucille\u2019s, Publix, Relish, Sweet Memories, and Trufflecious.<\/p>\n<p>Champagne and Chocolate is organized by the Museum Guild, a group of all-female volunteers. Guild members DeeAnn Colburn and Stacy Streetman are chairing the event, aiming to make it a fun option as a girls\u2019 night out or date night.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChampagne and Chocolate is a must attend signature event,\u201d says DeeAnn Colburn. \u201cThe night will be filled with a whimsy of class and decadence while you sample chocolate creations and enjoy a glass of champagne, wine or martini.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $50.00 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Linda Maki at 931.648.5780.<\/p>\n<p>Numbers are limited. Funds generated from Champagne and Chocolate go towards exhibits and educational programming at the museum.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/customshousemuseum.gif\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-91084 alignleft\" title=\"Customs House Museum and Cultural Center\" alt=\"Customs House Museum and Cultural Center\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/customshousemuseum-480x282.gif\" width=\"233\" height=\"137\" \/><\/a>Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum.<\/p>\n<p>With over 35,000 square feet of the region\u2019s best hands-on activities and special events\u2026people of all ages agree \u2013 the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!<\/p>\n<p>The Explorer\u2019s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice\u2019s Attic, McGregor\u2019s Market and kitchen, and of course \u2013 the Bubble Cave! Finally, get \u201call aboard\u201d to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers \u201cride the rails\u201d every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.<\/p>\n<p>The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customshousemuseum.org\/\" >www.customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN &#8211; On Thursday, January 30th, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its fifth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Museum. Live jazz music will be performed by the Henry Rives Trio. 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