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Guy Bower
Guy Bower is the host of "The Good Life Radio Talk Show," Food, Wine and Fun for Your Ears on KNSS Newstalk 1240 AM. His show, in its 12th year, airs from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays and is a "who's who" of the food, wine and beverage industry. Guy is a retired Air Force officer with 20 years experience flying fighters. Now a pilot for FedEx, he is flying the Airbus. Throughout his career in the military, which involved many years living in Europe, he has been a dedicated food and wine enthusiast and home chef. Associated with the radio program, Guy regularly attends national seminars and wine tastings as both enthusiast and participant. A published writer, he has authored many articles on the enjoyment of food, wine & the "Good Life." He currently teaches wine appreciation classes at WSU's Continuing Education Center and is the founding chair and past chapter chair of the American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita.
Midwest Beerfest
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What’s new this year?
A: This year’s “The next 10 and counting Midwest Beerfest 2011!” Become a part of a very special event as the American Institute of Wine & Food celebrates the 11th Annual Midwest Beerfest, from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 at Century II Exhibition Hall, Wichita. Join fellow brew-lovers as you increase your beer knowledge, try some of the more than 350 beers and help us celebrate our 11th anniversary. This two-day event begins on Friday, Oct. 14 with your choice of attending one of three outstanding beer dinners at venues around town. Venues and beers represented include Summit Brewing Company at Larkspur Bistro and Cafe with food prepared by Executive Chef/Owner Ty Issa; Odell Brewing Company at Tallgrass Country Club with food prepared by Banquet Manager Ben George, and Breckenridge Brewery with food prepared by Executive Chef Peter Moretti at the Wichita Marriott. Some of the finest regional beers will be paired with spectacular food selected to celebrate and enhance the flavors of these outstanding beers. The menus are available at www.midwestbeerfest.com. The dinners begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $55 per person. Reservations are available only by calling (316) 682-5502. Seating is limited, so call now. On Saturday, grab your ticket and get in line. Doors open at 1 p. m. for the Midwest Beerfest Grand Tasting and Silent Auction. The Beerfest began Sept. 22, 2001, and drew more than 800 attendees; Last year’s Beerfest had more than 1,800 happy beer lovers sipping and tasting. This year, we expect a record-breaking crowd, and attendance may be limited so get your tickets early. Tickets are $35 (inclusive of the convenience fee) and can be purchased at Century II’s WichitaTix box office, by calling (316) 219-4TIX or online at www.wichitatix.com. Tickets entitle participants to a tasting mug, program guide and a key to the world of beers. In addition to an outstanding sampling of beers, this year is the 2nd annual “Midwest Chickenfest” a Chicken Wing Cookoff contest featuring chicken wings prepared local restaurants and foodies. Admission to the tasting is $5 and all of the money raised will go to Children’s Miracle Network. For your cost, you will get to sample a number of different wings from local vendors and vote for your “People’s Choice.” Also look for non-beer drinks, a beer seminar, an array of beer-friendly food, a brew-lover’s Silent Auction with the opportunity to win lots of great prizes, and music. The Silent Auction is a benefit for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Via Christi Health. CMN helps children throughout Kansas (primarily western and south central Kansas) without regard to illness, ability to pay or physician’s hospital affiliation. Families connect with CMN resources through a network of six regional hospitals serving more than 50,000 children each year in 64 counties. Since 1984, CMN in Kansas has raised more than $17 million — 100 percent stays here in Kansas — to help children in need. The Midwest Beerfest, sponsored by the American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter, features beers, ales, lagers and more from your favorite breweries and microbreweries from around the world. Monies raised benefit the AIWF-Wichita Chapter’s Terry Palmer Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund for local culinary or hospitality students, chefs, or those in the food and beverage industry pursuing further education. Last year, more than $16,000 in scholarships was given to students at Kansas State University and The Art Institutes National-Kansas City. Two continuing education scholarships were also given to local professionals in the beverage industry. The American Institute of Wine & Food’s mission is to “enhance quality of life through education about what we eat and drink.” The Wichita chapter, founded in 1992, is one of more than 26 chapters nationwide, producing more than 300 mission-related programs each year. Scholarships, Days of Taste® programs and educational programming are core elements of The AIWF and the vehicle for fulfilling the Institute’s mission. It’s also lots of FUN! For more information on the Midwest Beerfest visit: www.midwestbeerfest.com or call, (316) 682-5502. Must be 21 years of age to attend. No strollers. I.D. will be checked at the door. Designated drivers get in for $12!
 
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