Kimpton’s Palomar Arlington, at 1121 N. 19th St., in Arlington, is hosting A Taste of Virginia’s Own, a wine tasting event on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM), which provides comprehensive HIV prevention education to local youth and direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Northern Virginia. Several of Virginia’s top winemakers will be represented, including Chateau O’Brien, Horton Cellars, Tarara Winery and Boxwood Estates. The event is part of the Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants’ Red Ribbon Campaign. Admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door with all ticket proceeds benefiting NOVAM. Call 703-533-5505, ext. 13 or e-mail agranger@novam.com.
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