Atlantic County - Atlantic City - “LUSCIOUS LIBATIONS – MARGARITA MADNESS”


Wednesday, January 15 – Atlantic County

“LUSCIOUS LIBATIONS – MARGARITA MADNESS” TO BENEFIT ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ BACKSTAGE

    Absecon Lighthouse is hosting its annual signature special event, "Luscious Libations," on Wednesday, January 15th at the Hard Rock Café Backstage, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The theme this year is "Margarita Madness," celebrating the unique variety of margarita cocktails these days. Enjoy specialty appetizers while sampling unique cocktails curated by Allied Beverage. Toast the 163rd birthday of Absecon Lighthouse with the annual famous Lighthouse Cake by Bakeworks of Northfield. 

    Guests will enjoy live music by Groove Heart, and a Silent Auction. Cash bar available. Tickets are $60 per person and you are invited to make a reservation by calling the lighthouse at 609-449-1360. Sponsorship opportunities are available: “The Rock & Roll Sponsor,” “The Hip Hop Sponsor,” and “The Country Sponsor.” All sponsor benefits & information can be accessed by visiting the Absecon Lighthouse website at www.abseconlighthouse.org. Proceeds are tax-deductible and support the ongoing care, interpretation, and educational programming of Absecon Lighthouse. For further information visit www.abseconlighthouse.org and click on the “Luscious Libations” panel or to make a Silent Auction donation call 609-449-1360. 

    Absecon Lighthouse is a state-owned historic site administered by the private non-profit Inlet Public/Private Association. Absecon Lighthouse received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State. This event is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the NJ State Council on the Arts.
Location: 31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

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