A Chocolate Rendezvous

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Over 100 delectable desserts  -  Live entertainment

 

 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 15, 2025, and join us for the Chocolate Rendezvous, a decadent evening hosted by the Sauk Valley Community College Foundation. This all-inclusive event is a feast for the senses, combining gourmet food, premium beverages, entertainment, and philanthropy to support the transformative SVCC Impact Program.

Event Details

What’s Included

Extended Experience (5:00 p.m. Entry)

Gain early access to the event and enjoy an exclusive gourmet buffet featuring:

• Bacon-Wrapped Dates
• Mini Beef Wellingtons
• Stuffed Mushrooms
  (Buffet served until 6:30 p.m.)

Desserts Galore (Dessert Stations Open at 7:00 p.m.)

Indulge in over 100 desserts, including:

• Artisan creations from Baker Street Cakes, Basil Tree, Nobel Cakery, Sauk Valley Confectionary, Rockstar Donuts, XO Marshmallow, and more
• Over 300 cupcakes, cheesecakes, brownies, truffles, and fudge
• Gluten-Free Dessert Station

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres

Savor a delectable selection, including:

• Pork Loin Carving Station
• Shrimp Cocktail
• A wide variety of cured meats, cheeses, breads, crackers, and dips
• New for 2025: Pasta Bar
• Three pastas (including gluten-free)
• Three sauces (pesto, vodka, four cheese)
• Three proteins (meatballs, grilled chicken, shrimp)

Beverages

Enjoy three premium adult beverages with your ticket. Bar selections include:

• Liquor: Tito's Vodka, Maker's Mark, Jack Daniels, Hendrick’s Gin, and more
• Cocktails: Chocolate Martini, Old Fashioned
• Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
• Beer & Seltzers: Bud Light, Blue Moon, Black Cherry Carbliss, and Peach High Noon
• Non-Alcoholic Options: Love Potion Mocktail, Coke, Sprite, Orange Juice, and more

Water Stations: Available in the Riverview Room

Exclusive Bourbon Tasting

The Barrel Society from Princeton will feature:

• Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Barrel Society Single Barrel Rye
• Dark Arts Whiskey House - “Strawberry Shortcake” Barrel Society Single Barrel Bourbon
• Starlight Distillery - Barrel Society Single Barrel Apricot Brandy
• Starlight Distillery - Barrel Society Single Barrel Armagnac Finished Bourbon 
• Starlight Distillery - Barrel Society Single Barrel Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finished Rye 

Live Entertainment

Experience incredible performances throughout the evening:

• 3 on a Tree in the 2nd Floor Café
• Electric Violinist Alex Ahn in the Dillon Mall
• Sophie Coyote in the Riverview Room

Photos

Take home a keepsake portrait photo to remember this unforgettable night.

Support the SVCC Impact Program

All proceeds from the Chocolate Rendezvous support the SVCC Impact Program, allowing local students to earn tuition and fees through volunteerism. Over the past 18 months, Impact students have completed 60,000+ hours of community service at more than 200 nonprofits. Learn more at svcc.edu/impact.

Don’t miss this incredible evening! Reserve your tickets now and be part of an event that’s as meaningful as it is delightful.