Help for Haiti – A Benefit hosted by French Broad Chocolate Lounge and Café String Quartet

On Tuesday, February 16^th, from 7 to 9 p.m., Asheville’s own Café String Quartet and French Broad Chocolate Lounge will present a fundraiser to benefit the people of Haiti. 100% of the ticket price will be directly donated to Mercy Corps, for relief efforts associated with the recent earthquake. http://www.mercycorps.org/

The benefit will take place in the newly opened second floor of the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Artisan chocolates will be offered for free to attendees, courtesy of the Chocolate Lounge. A raffle for a special occasion cake will take place, with all proceeds also being donated. Ticket prices are sliding scale, from $10-$20. “Whatever the guests are moved to give to help the affected people of Haiti, we’ll graciously accept it on their behalf,” says Dan and Jael Rattigan, owners of the Chocolate Lounge. “With beautiful chocolates and beautiful music, we’ll make sure it’s worth the price.”

The music, provided generously by Café String Quartet, will focus on French and Latin music, to reflect the history and culture of Haiti. Café String Quartet is comprised of four classically trained musicians who continue to enjoy playing a diverse collection of music together: Monique Pinelli and Elizabeth Terry on violin, Matthew King on viola and Eric Scheider on cello. The members of Café String Quartet are thrilled to partner with French Broad Chocolate Lounge for their annual fundraiser.

What: Help for Haiti Fundraiser, www.cafestringquartet.com

When: Tuesday, February 16^th, 7-9pm

Where: French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S.Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville (828) 252-4181 http://frenchbroadchocolates.com/

Tickets are by donation at the door. Suggested donation $10-20

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