Elm City Beat

On Friday, February 5th, the Chapel and Broadway Merchant Associations will host Flights of Fancy; an exclusive shopping and wine tasting event highlighting Downtown New Haven’s award winning shops and boutiques.

Attendees register at The Study Hotel at Yale, 1157 Chapel Street from 5 pm to 6 pm where they will receive complimentary hors d’oevures, a Flights of Fancy wine glass and a map of participating stores.

From 6 pm to 8 pm participants can sample fine wines and receive 25% off their favorite item in over 15 participating stores in the Broadway and Chapel shopping districts.

Attendees return to The Study Hotel at Yale at 8 pm for coffee, dessert, and a grand prize drawing for a complimentary stay for two at The Study Hotel. Additional prizes include dinner at 116 Crown, tickets to the Shubert Theater, a spa package from Jo-Bella Salon and Spa, and a luxurious leather date book from Hull’s Art Supply & Framing.

Registration for the Flights of Fancy event is $5 and includes the exclusive Flights of Fancy wine glass, a map and list of stores where participants can enjoy a free tasting of selected fine wines, entry into the prize drawing, hors d’oevures, coffee and dessert.

Free parking is available at the York Street Garage, 150 York Street for all Flights of Fancy participants. The event is limited to the first 300 registrants and reservations are encouraged.

Reservations for Flights of Fancy can be made by contacting info@downtownnewhaven.com.

Rena Leddy, Executive Director of the Town Green Special Services District expressed excitement over the event. “The holidays were hugely successful in Downtown and we want to build on that momentum to keep New Haven at the front of people’s minds as a shopping destination. Flights of Fancy provides a unique shopping experience and a fun way to spend a Friday night in February.”

Flights of Fancy is sponsored by the Chapel and Broadway Merchants Associations, The Wine Thief, The Study Hotel at Yale and organized by the Town Green Special Services District and Yale University Properties.

The Town Green Special Services District is a business improvement district (BID)funded by a sur tax on property in Downtown New Haven to fund programs such as public space improvements, cleaning and maintenance Ambassadors, INFO New Haven visitor centers, communications, advocacy, and the www.infonewhaven.com website.