Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: South Barrington

The public is invited to sample selected wines, hand-crafted chocolates, and delectable appetizers from seven fine restaurants as they tour Arboretum Uncorked "Under the Stars" from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Arboretum of South Barrington. The charity soiree, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will begin with a live jazz band around the Munao Fountain Plaza, where a complimentary shuttle will transport guests to the generous participating restaurants. These include Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce & Bistro, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas, Ruth's Chris Steak House, L'Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie, Nozumi Japanese Cuisine, and Anna Shea Chocolates & Lounge. The shuttles will provide constant service throughout the evening, allowing guests to sample at their leisure.

Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $40 at the door, with $20 of each ticket benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, which helps 700 Illinois children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions to have their most heartfelt wishes granted this year.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.ShopTheArboretumSB.com and clicking on the Event page, "Uncorked" option. Will Call and registration will be located around the Munao Fountain Plaza starting at 5:00pm. For further information, call The Arboretum of South Barrington at (847) 426-6200.