Hersey High School Band to host fundraiser

An eclectic wine list, raffle prizes and live jazz music are among the highlights of the Saturday, Feb. 6, In Good Taste benefit for the John Hersey High School Band Program.

The eighth annual In Good Taste will take place 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights.

Early Bird tickets are now on sale for $45 per person and can be purchased by credit card or PayPal at www.herseyband.com/taste.html. The special Early Bird discount ends Jan. 15.

In Good Taste features samples of more than 50 global wines and beers, along with hors d'oeuvres and sweets. The first 100 guests will receive a free keepsake glass, and live jazz entertainment will be provided by Hersey Band alumni professional musicians.

A new Grand Raffle has been added to the event. The prizes include:

First prize - Night With a Chef: A five-course dinner with wine for eight served in your home by Executive Chef/General Manager Joe Grana of Emmett's Brewing Company in Palatine. ($1,200 value).

Second prize: Four Cubs box seats to the Father's Day, June 19, game at Wrigley Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. ($400 value).

Third prize: A 1.5 liter Magnum of 2000 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot. ($200 value).

Grand Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and can also be purchased online or the night of the event. Winner need not be present to win.

There will be dozens of other raffle prizes, including a magnum of Seven Hills Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, prize packages and a coin flip for an Apple watch.

For full event details and to purchase event and/or raffle tickets online, visit www.herseyband.com/taste.html.