The Young Advisors Board of the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) will host its first annual fundraiser, Libations for Preservation. This event puts a creative spin on celebrating the diversity and historic character of the city's neighborhoods. Six of the city's favorite neighborhood bars will face off to create the best modern reinvention of a historic cocktail. Inspired by the memorable events and buildings that shape their neighborhoods, bartenders will compete to be crowned Boston's Historic Cocktail Champion. The Young Advisors Board is partnering with GrandTen Distilling for this event, which will be held September 27, at the company's distillery at 383 Dorchester Ave. in South Boston. The three-hour contest begins at 5 p.m. with the first of two rounds, as bartenders show off their skills and vie to be voted the audience favorite. The winner of each round will compete in a head-to-head showdown judged by a guest panel of Boston's leading experts on fine spirits and craft cocktails. By 8pm, one neighborhood bar will go home with bragging rights for creating the tastiest, most inspired historic cocktails this side of the 1950s. Individual tickets are $50, or $75 with a one-year membership to the Alliance. Pairs of tickets are available at a discounted $90. Tickets for the event can be purchased online athttp://www.bostonpreservation.org/programs/libations-for-preservation.html.
The money raised will directly support the Alliance's educational outreach programs, which engage the public in learning about the cultural and economic value of the Boston's historic resources and the need to protect them.
This year's event features Lincoln Tavern representing South Boston; Tavern Road representing Fort Point; Ward 8representing the North End; Cinquecento representing the South End; Stoddard's representing the Financial District; and Canary Square representing Jamaica Plain. Attendees will enjoy light appetizers, live music, and a raffle while cheering on their favorite neighborhood watering hole. The GrandTen distillery is a short walk from the Broadway or Andrew T stations, and a Bridj shuttle to the red line will be provided. There is limited free parking available behind the distillery and on the street.
The Young Advisors Board of the Boston Preservation Alliance is a group of dedicated young professionals formed to expand the organization's mission and carry its message to younger generations. The Young Advisors engage their growing network in social and educational activities that highlight Boston's unique history, people, and places. Find out more at www.bostonpreservation.org/boston-preservation-alliance/young-advisors.html.
The Boston Preservation Alliance is a nonprofit organization that protects and improves the quality of Boston's distinct architectural heritage. Through advocacy and education, the Alliance brings people and organizations together to influence the future of Boston's historic buildings, landscapes and communities. For more than three decades the Alliance has instrumental in the preservation and celebration of Boston's historic resources, including Fenway Park and the Theatre District. For more information, go to www.bostonpreservation.org. GrandTen Distilling is a fully functioning urban distillery producing nine craft spirits including Wire Works Gin, FirePuncher Vodka and Medford Rum. Built in the 1950s, this former iron foundry is home to a unique small batch copper still and craft spirit production area housed in one of the area's first storied manufacturing facilities. More information can be found at www.grandten.com.