Open Arms of Minnesota

You're Invited to a VIP Brunch at the Charlie Awards

Posted on 10.23.12

The Charlie Awards are a local event honoring our abundant food community of restaurants and chefs — and this year, Open Arms is a beneficiary!

Join us at a VIP brunch at 11:30 a.m. before the awards show for some top-notch nosh and a chance to mingle with food luminaries. Best of all, a portion of your brunch ticket will go to benefit our program.

VIP Brunch

Sunday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Brave New Workshop
824 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Ticket for just the brunch: $65
Ticket for entire event: $100

Support the chefs who support us, and help Open Arms at the same time! Get your tickets>>
After the brunch, head down the block to the Pantages Theatre at 2 p.m. for the awards show, packed with live entertainment, awards, local restaurant personalities and comedy. There will also be an after-party from 3:30-5 p.m. in the IDS Center Crystal Court.

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