Governor Mike Beebe at Uncorked

Thanks, Governor Mike Beebe, for joining us at UNCORKED: MAD SCIENTIST MASH on October 21, 2010.  The Governor and all the guests enjoyed wine & beer samplings courtesy of Glazers, and the Governor brave enough to participate in the "bug petting zoo" which is available Saturdays and Sundays as part of Harry's Big Adventure: My Bug World exhibit.

Uncorked photos!

WOW The Uncorked: MAD SCIENTIST MASH was a great night!  Thanks to Doris Krain who took these amazingly fun photos.  Help us to identify these people!

Blowing "smoke" after eating treats frozen using liquid nitrogen...

Museum of Discovery Board Member Laura Shue (R) enjoys her frozen treats!

Museum staffers Susan (l) and Eli (r) are perennial favorites.

Our own MAD SCIENTIST David Westbrook ignites gas bubbles

Uncorked is one day away!  You can still get your tickets HERE or at the door.

In addition to tasting over 80 wines and beer, guests can bid on some pretty nifty silent auction items. This is just a sample!

Wine and appetizers for 25 at Greg Thompson Fine Art
Value: $1,500 – Donated by Greg and Annamary Thompson


Cocktail Party for 25 at the home of Edward and Angela Moody Value: $500 – Donated by Edward and Angela Moody


House Concert by Steve Davison
Value $500 – Donated by Steve Davidson

“Artist Hands” Cast Marble/Bronze Sculpture
Value: $800 – Donated by Terry Bean, Artist
Bosco’s Beer Dinner Party for 10
Enjoy a 5 course meal paired with 6 custom crafted beers.
Value: $750 – Donated by Bosco’s

Concerto of Food & Wine at Ashley’s @ The Capital Hotel
A dinner for six guests including wine pairings designed in concert with Chef Lee Richardson.
Value: $550 – Donated by the Capital Hotel

“Booze Wagon”
A collection of various libations. Value: $500 – Donated by Pleasant Valley Liquor Store

Uncorked Silent Auction Items: NASCAR, Napa Valley, Orlando, and more

Oh, how we love our annual UNCORKED wine/beer event!  This Thursday, October 21 7-10pm at the Museum of Discovery. Get your tickets HERE.

In addition to tasting over 80 wines and beer, guests can bid on some pretty nifty silent auction items. This is just a sample!

NASCAR Car Racing Package with 4-Night Stay and Airfare for Two (2) Enjoy a package for two (2) that provides classroom training AND the ability to drive NASCAR SPRINT Cup cars on a professional track. Value: Priceless

Napa Valley Wine Country Experience featuring chauffeur, wine train, and a 3-Night Stay at the Meritage Resort & Spa, plus airfare for two (2). Value: $5,675

Orlando Theme Park Adventure 4-Night Hyatt Package with Airfare for Four (4) Enjoy a 4-night stay at one of Hyatt-Orlando’s premiere locations AND 4 tickets to Sea World AND 4 tickets to your choice of Universal Studios (Universal Studios Florida® or Universal’s new Islands of Adventure, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™) AND Airfare for 4! Value: $10,100

Guided Fly Fishing Trip on the Little Red River with lunch
Value: $400 – Donated by John Selig

Autographed Razorback Football Value: Priceless - Donated by Patrick & Jennifer Schueck

Uncorked - Wine & Beer Tasting List

We just finalized our tasting menus! 

Which one(s) do you think you'd like to taste?

Get your tickets HERE -- all proceeds benefit the Museum's statewide educational programs.

Table 1 Upstairs - WINE
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
Yealands Pinot Noir New Zealand
Villa Maria Unoaked Chardonnay New Zealand
Black Swan Shiraz/Cabernet Australia
Layer Cake Shiraz Australia
Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz Australia
Batitu Chardonnay Chile
Santa Rita Reserve Merlot Chile
Estimulo Sauvignon Blanc Argentina
Estimulo Malbec Argentina
Altosur Merlot Argentina
Gascon Malbec Argentina
Volteo Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon Spain
Martin Codax Albarino Spain
Grahams 6 Grapes Porto Portugal
A-Mano Pinot Grigio Italy
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio Italy
Ruffino Chianti Classico Italy
Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi Italy
Charles DuPay Sauvignon Blanc France
Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone France


Table 2 Upstairs - BEER
New Belgium Fat Tire Colorado
New Belgium Hoptoberfest Colorado
New Belgium Sunshine Wheat Colorado
Sierra Nevada Tumbler California
Rogue Dead Guy Ale Oregon
Samuel Smith Organic Ale England
Boulevard Pils Missouri
Boulevard Wheat Missouri
Boulevard Pale Ale Missouri
White Hawk IPA California
Red Tail Ale California
Jack Daniels Black Jack and Cola Tennessee
Jack Daniels Ginger Splash Tennessee
O'Hara's Irish Stout Ireland
Lindemans Faro Belgium
Xingu Brazil
Newcastle Brown Ale England


Table 3 Downstairs
Markham Merlot Napa
St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma
Francis Ford Coppola Claret California
R Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Glass Mountain Chardonnay California
Glass Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon California
Columbia Crest Grand Estate Cab Sauv Columbia Valley
Butterfield Station Merlot California
Butterfield Station Cabernet Sauvignon California
Chateau St. Jean Merlot California
La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma
La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma
Big Tattoo White California
Turning Leaf Sauvignon Blanc California
Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County
Benzinger Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma
Green Truck Sauvignon Blanc Lake County
Toasted Head Merlot California
Toasted Head Chardonnay California


Table 4 Downstairs
Greystone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California
Greystone Cellars Chardonnay California
J Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River
Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon California
Guenoc Chardonnay California
Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Columbia Valley
Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut P. Noir North Coast
Mia's Playground Pinot Noir Sonoma
Esser Cabernet Sauvignon California
Cellar 8 Pinot Noir California
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot California
MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River
MacMurray Pinot Gris Sonoma
Dynamite Zinfandel North Coast
Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel Sonoma
Edna Valley Merlot Paso Robles
ZD Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Forest Glen Pinot Grigio California
Table 5 Downstairs
Lady Bug White Blend Mendocino
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay Arroyo Seco
Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris Dundee Hills
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc Lake County
Montevina Cabernet Sauvignon California
Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Liberty School Chardonnay Central Coast
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay Columbia Valley
Tamas Double Decker Red Central Coast
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Jordon Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Korbel Brut Sparkling California
Duckhorn Merlot Napa
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc Napa
Honig Sauvignon Blanc Napa
Middle Sister Smarty Pants Chardonnay California
King Estate Pinot Gris Oregon
Menage a Trois Chardonnay California


Many thanks to Glazers for providing all the wine and beer--we couldn't do this event without you!

Submit your idea for the Signature Cocktail for UNCORKED!

Calling all Mad Scientists & Mixologists...

Do you have what it takes to create a signature cocktail for UNCORKED, the Museum of Discovery's annual wine and beer tasting fundraising event on October 21, 2010?

This year's party theme is MAD SCIENTIST MASH and we envision serving the cocktail in test tubes (clean of course!). The winner will be given the opportunity to serve his/her cocktail at the event!

To be considered, email Katie McManners kmcmanners at amod dot org:

REQUIRED:

Name - Email Address - Phone number - Your birthdate - Name of drink - Ingredients/Instructions

OPTIONAL:

Photo of you and your drink - Museum of Discovery Member Number

DEADLINE: August 1, 2010