The 2013 Lincoln Wine and Food Experience raised more than $37,000 for the Lincoln Community Playhouse. The event, presented by Russ’s Market, has raised nearly $170,000 in five years. More than 700 people attended the Lincoln Wine and Food Experience, held Feb. 22 at Embassy Suites, to sample wine and food from more than 80 vendors. The total funds raised include proceeds from a silent auction.
“We’re grateful to our friends who support the Lincoln Wine and Food Experience,” said Pat Raybould, president of B&R Stores, Inc. “The Lincoln Community Playhouse is a great resource for our city, and Russ’s Market is glad to help the playhouse provide outstanding productions and educational programs.”
“We’re fortunate that our community has embraced the Lincoln Wine and Food Experience. We know people have a great time at the event, and it’s become an important source of funds for the Lincoln Community Playhouse,” said Morrie Enders, executive director of the Lincoln Community Playhouse. “We’re thankful for the support of Russ’s Market and the donors and volunteers who have made the Wine and Food Experience a success.”
B&R Stores, Inc., a Lincoln, Nebraska-based, employee-owned company, was founded in 1964 by Russ Raybould. Since then the company has grown to include four store concepts (Russ’s Market, Super Saver, Save Best Foods and Grand Central Apple Market) located in seven cities across Nebraska and Iowa. For more information, visit brstores.com.