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Mermosa Wines Presents The Inaugural Bubbles & R&B Brunch Fest
On Saturday, April 9th, the Inaugural Bubbles & R&B Brunch Fest will be held. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the St. Petersburg Pier. The event is being pre- sented by Ms. Desiree Noisette, the first African American Winery.
Ms. Noisette said, “In
one of the most diverse festi- vals to splash down on the Bay, guests will enjoy 90s R&B performances, popping bottles, sampling an array of wines and spirits, shopping with local vendors and artists, playing outdoor games and watching a fash- ion show.”
The lineup of entertain-
Creative Loafing Best of the Bay DJ for 2021 DJ Sand- man vs. Runner-Up DJ Lady Shay. The event also features a live performance by J’Nelle and a fashion show by designers Eliza- beth Carson Racker and Delyx Swimwear.
Bubbles and Brunch Fest is brought to you by Mer- mosa, Tash Johnson and Co., Epicurious One and Em- powHERment, a Clearwater- based non-profit dedicated to empowering all women by fostering the skills and re- sources needed to obtain self-sufficiency in finances, mental/emotional wellness, and the cultivation of rela-
tionships.
Guests can select a VIP
experience that includes a delicious Lowcountry Brunch prepared by cele- brated Chef Lennise Ger- many in a private waterfront setting, with cu- rated wine pairings and edu- cation by Stephanie Miller Love (WSET III), Florida's premier wine educator. VIP guests will receive reserved fashion show seating along with a swag bag and more.
For more information visit the website: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/mermosa-bubbles- brunch-festat-st-pete-pier- tickets-273193177147.
Ms. Desiree
owner of Mermosa Wines, left, is shown with Ms. Stephanie Miller Love, Florida premier wine educa- tor.
ment includes an epic celebrity DJ Battle featuring
Noisette,
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