Genesee County, MI — The Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School and Junior League of Flint proudly present our 24th Annual Wine Tasting: La Dolce Vita! Guests are invited to raise a glass one last time at the grand finale to our beloved and longstanding collaborative event, Saturday, March 22, 2025 from at the FIA.

A Sponsor-Only VIP reception will be held in the Willson and Bray Renaissance Galleries from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with the Main Event to follow until 9 p.m. A dessert and coffee social will take place from 9-10 p.m. in the FIA Lobby and Isabel Hall. All FIA galleries will be open during the event until 8 p.m.

Guests at the event may toast to “the sweet life”, with an outstanding selection of more than 50 fine wines from a wide variety of vendors – for the casual taster to the seasoned vino aficionado!

Plus, delicious cuisine will be catered by Flint Social Club, and luxury casino-style gaming provided by Deke’s ParaDice Casino! Players can try their hand at blackjack, take a spin on the roulette wheel, and stop by the wine pull for a chance to purchase a rare and expensive mystery bottle. Casino-style games are for entertainment purposes only. “Play” money will be used, and no actual cash wagers or exchanges will be accepted.

“It’s amazing to think that for more than twenty years we’ve put on this Wine Tasting event for the community” reflects FIA Executive Director Tracee Glab. “Though bittersweet that this is the final one, we look forward to celebrating not just the broad variety of wines, but the moments, memories, laughter, and friendships we’ve shared. We will toast to the journey, the partnership with our wonderful friends at the Junior League of Flint, and the community that has made each pour so special!”

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now at flintarts.org/events/wine-tasting. FIA and JLF Members tickets are $100 per guest, and non-members are $125 per guest. Each ticket purchase includes six 1-ounce wine samples. Guests will also receive a souvenir wine glass. A Designated Driver ticket level is also available for $50.

Cocktail or Riviera-themed attire is kindly encouraged for this event. Wines featured at the event will be available to order at a discounted rate that evening.

Funds raised support FIA museum programming and outreach programs for PreK-12 students, as well as the Junior League of Flint and its community partners. Sponsorships & ticket purchases are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We thank the generous sponsors of this event, including Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, PC (Wine Pull Sponsor), Flint Bishop Airport (Welcome Sponsor), and Applebee’s Grill + Bar (Silver Sponsor) for their support and involvement. 

La Dolce Vita: 24th Annual Wine Tasting

• Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School
• Saturday, March 22
• Sponsor-Only VIP 6:30 p.m. | Main Event 7-9 p.m. | Coffee & Dessert Social 9-10 p.m.