TONIGHT: Shop, sip and snack at DVAC’s ‘Holiday on Ice’ party

Looking for a unique, local shopping experience?

Get a sneak peek at Dayton Visual Arts Center’s highly-curated holiday gift gallery, featuring all kinds of art from Dayton-area artists, at the upcoming Holiday on Ice Preview Party on Thursday, Nov. 16.

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In other words, you won’t just get to shop early -- you can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you’re at it. Bonus: you’ll get 10% off your gift purchases at this event, too.

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Celebrity bartenders from Coco’s, Corner Kitchen, De’Lish, Lily’s Bistro, Mudlick Taphouse and Wheat Penny will be on hand to mix the cocktails. Once you’ve tried them, you can cast your vote for your favorite to win the third annual cocktail competition.

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Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members and include fancy cheeseballs and party snacks by Nibbles Catering, cash bar and 10 percent off gift purchase. Cocktail tastings are $1 each or 6 for $5, so bring cash.

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Want to go?

WHAT: Holiday on Ice Preview Party

WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 16

WHERE: Dayton Visual Arts Center, Jefferson St., Dayton

COST: $20/members, $25/non-members

INFO: www.daytonvisualarts.org | dvac@daytonvisualarts.org | 937.224.3822.

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