The Hottest Event of the Winter ? Cocktails by the Fire at The Works

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology celebrates its 9th annual Cocktails by the Fire fundraiser benefiting the museum?s Glass Studio on Saturday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. Known as the hottest social event of the winter, this year?s theme celebrates sustainability and the joy of living local. Be the first to sample Fat Tire, a Belgium beer new to Ohio distributed by Matesich Distributing, and learn about this brewery?s commitment to instituting ?green? technologies into the brewing process. Feast on locally grown and prepared foods from numerous restaurants while browsing local retailers who provide eco-friendly products. Fully stocked cash bars manned by ?celebrity? bartenders and a live performance by ?Speak Easy?, a group of area musicians led by Andy Carlson, are all part of this evening of casual fun and entertainment. As a fundraising event benefiting The Works Glass Studio, guests are invited to watch as professional glass artists craft unique blown glass pieces that are auctioned during Cocktails by the Fire. Limited edition glass tumblers are also available for purchase. All proceeds benefit The Works Glass Studio which serves as a unique community resource for STEM education and the arts in Licking County and beyond. Reservations for Cocktails by the Fire are $35 per person for Members of The Works or $40 per person for Non-Members. Reservations can be made on-line: attheworks.org or by calling The Works at 740-349-9277. Featured Vendors Include; Velvet Ice Cream, Red Oak Pub, The Chop House, Broadway + Thresher, White Snail Upcycled Wood Furnishings, Homestead Beer, Simply Rising Café, Linnett's Flowers on the Square, The Soup Loft, Elements Local Bistro, The Granville Inn, and The Green Chef. Event Host Committee: Robert & Jeannine Abbott, Lori & Adam Conway, Kelly & Tom Dyar, Debbie Kohman & Joe DiMariano, Corey & Amy Jeffries, Jeremy & Susan King, Jim & Amy Matesich, Bill & Sally Reynolds, Scott & Heidi Sole. The Works is an interactive learning center where people of all ages can have fun and be inspired by the history, technology and artistic accomplishments of the community we serve. The Works is located at 55 S. First Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. Visit us on the web at www.attheworks.org.