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Savory September Celebrates “Roaring Twenties” in Art Garden

Celebrate the “Roaring Twenties” in style at Savory September: Bootlegger’s Bash, a socially-distanced fundraiser for Piedmont Arts, on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 6 pm in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden.

Replete with food, drinks and live jazz, this speakeasy-themed soiree is sure to be the cat's pajamas, the bee’s knees and the elephant’s eyebrows all rolled up into one. 

“This year, we are hosting Savory September in the Art Garden to make it easy for guests to practice social distancing,” said Programs Coordinator Holly Burton. “Admission will be limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets in advance.” 

Local chefs will show off their culinary skills with a pig pickin’, delicious sides and decadent cocktails.

“We’re taking extra precautions when serving food and drinks,” said Burton. “Food will be served in single-serving containers or by designated servers to limit contact.” 

This year’s chefs include:

  •  Shane Pinkston
  •  Eric and Bernadette Moore
  •  Jennifer Reis and Beverly Pitzer
  •  Robby Burton and Billy Kirby
  •  Donna McGarry and Lucy Coleman

 Twenties-style dress is encouraged, so get decked to the nines in your finest flapper flare and dapper duds. 

“I can’t wait to see how guests match their masks to their twenties-style outfits,” said Burton. “We really want everyone to stay safe while having fun.” 

 In addition to the party, there are plenty of chances to win big in the annual Savory September raffle. This year's raffle prizes total more than $7,000 in value. Raffle prizes include:

  • Trip + Dinner for Two on Bus to Broadway: Hamilton
  • Virginia Fire Pit 24" Custom Fire Pit
  • Bassett Furniture Stafford Four Door Console
  • Bassett Furniture Mirage Three Door Credenza
  • Bassett Furniture Madrid Leather Ottoman 
  • Reflections Package: Hair + Manicure
  • Reflections Package: Shampoo, Cut + Style with Kathy
  • Reflections Package: Shampoo, Cut + Style with Leslie
  • Third Bay Dinner for Four


All-inclusive admission to Savory September: Bootlegger’s Bash is $50 per person. Raffle tickets are $10 each or $50 for a book of six. Admission and raffle tickets are on sale now at Piedmont Arts and PiedmontArts.org

Savory September: Bootlegger’s Bash is sponsored by Martinsville-Henry County EDC's Tourism Division, Lawrence Distributing, Southprint, Bassett Furniture, Virginia FirePit, Collinsville Printing, Third Bay, Reflections Salon & Day Spa.