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Press Release – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s (MVTM) tastiest fundraising event is back and better than ever!
Save the date and get your tickets for “Soup for Thought(fullness)” on Saturday, April 20, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. This year will feature a silent auction of paintings and gift certificates for your favourite local shops!
“We’re so looking forward to hosting another ‘Soup for Thought!’ This event is about community and bringing people together,” said Michael Rikley-Lancaster, MVTM Executive Director and Curator. “We’re happy that the museum is able to host a gathering like this after so many years of distancing, and promote our great local businesses at the same time.”
At “Soup for Thought(fullness),” your $25 ticket includes a fabulous bowl, handmade by artists at the Almonte Potters Guild, and a delicious meal made by local businesses. If there are too many tasty choices for you, we’re offering “Taster’s Choice!” Try smaller servings of three spectacular soups. Enjoy a community-centred meal with friends and family!
This year, participating businesses include: 1840s General Store & Bakery, Baker Bob's, Café Postino, Joe's Italian Kitchen, The Little German Bakery, Mill Street Crêpe Company, North Market, and Tea and Cake!
Tickets are only available online and we have limited seating- get yours before they sell out! Visit www.mvtm.ca/events/ to purchase.
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is located in Almonte at 3 Rosamond St. E. For more information, please call 613-256-3754. We are open from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. We’re looking forward to welcoming you for lunch on April 20!
About Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is committed to collecting, preserving, and telling the stories of the local mill workers and labour history, while offering an open, inclusive space for the local community and visitors from across the globe.
If you wish to enquire about museum and its operations, please visit the website at: https://mvtm.ca/mvt2/
