(INDIANAPOLIS) -- In early March, as the daffodils start to bloom, join WFYI Public Media for a memorable evening of fine wine tasting, stimulating conversation and entertaining festivities at one of Indianapolis' premier historic destinations. The 13th annual Ice Miller Indy Wine Fest will take place on Friday, March 2, 2012, from 6 pm - 9 pm at the Indiana Roof Ballroom (140 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 46204).

This year's Ice Miller Indy Wine Fest will showcase a prestigious selection of international, national and Indiana vintages. General admission tickets are $50 per person. The festival also boasts an exclusive Connoisseurs Area, where for $120 per ticket, wine enthusiasts will have additional balcony access to enjoy specialty wines and foods only available in the Connoisseurs Area. Tickets can be purchased by calling (317) 715-2009, online via www.wfyi.org/winefest or by visiting any Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits retail location.* Hurry, tickets are limited! Proceeds from the event will benefit WFYI Public Media's programs and lifelong learning services.

The 2012 Ice Miller Indy Wine Fest is supported by Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits, The Conrad Indianapolis, Whole Foods Market and Moeller Printing, with additional support from the Indiana Recycling Coalition, Kinetico Home Water Systems and. Chef Joseph's at the Connoisseur Room. 

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NOTE: *Tickets will be available beginning January 16, 2012 at Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits' three Indianapolis retail locations: 2342 W. 86th St., 5341 N. Keystone Ave., and 25 N. Pennsylvania St.