8th annual Chocolate Affair Thursday

Published 9:48 am Monday, May 2, 2016

: Natalie Burke, 12, chooses a chocolate cupcake Thursday evening during the 7th annual Chocolate Affair at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

Chocoholics beware, the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will hold the 8th annual Chocolate Affair Thursday.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the SCH Auditorium, and for those who crave all things chocolate the night will be “scrumptious,” SCHF executive director Stacey Massey said.

The chocolate desserts and drinks are kindly being sponsored by Ameristar Casino & Hotel, Bovina Cafe, Cedar Grove Mansion Restaurant, KJ’s River Town Grille, Main Street Market, Roca/10 South, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Mad Baker, Walnut Hills, and Wine House.

Light hors d’oeuvres will also be available and the beverages have been generously sponsored by The Liquor Store,” Massey said.

In addition to dining on fine chocolate, participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment by Hugh Mitchell.

Mitchell, who is being sponsored by the Lady Luck Casino, was born in California and raised in Birmingham.

He has recorded his second album, which is due out in May with former Wilco and Uncle Tupelo drummer, Ken Coomer.

Accompanying Mitchell on the drums will be Cochrane McMillan, from Tea Leaf Green.

Tina’s Flowers & Gifts will provide decorations for the 8th annual event.

Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers and are available in advance only at the SCHF Business Office, Frederick’s Boutique, Paper Plus, charge by phone at 601-631-2997 and online at chocolate2016schf.eventbrite.com.

A group purchase of eight may reserve a table by calling 601-631-2997.

The SCHF has also partnered with local restaurants and if you present your Chocolate Affair ticket the night of the event at Cedar Grove Restaurant, Roca Restaurant & Bar, 10 South, Martin’s at Midtown or Wine House, they will grant 10 percent off your dinner purchase,” Massey said.

About Terri Cowart Frazier

Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.”

Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom.

Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.

“From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’

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