When you combine tasty beverages and a good cause, you truly can't go wrong. A good time is almost sure to be had, and a lot of money is likely to be raised.

It's the ethos of the 2023 HAVlife Tri-States Martini Shake Off, happening Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at the Diamond Jo Harbor Room from 5:30pm - 9pm. The event is presented by McCoy Jewelers, and will feature a barrage of martinis and food offerings prepared by the staffs of some of your favorite restaurants in the Tri-States!

John Hingtgen and Jesse Gavin. Photo Credit: Steve Pulaski
John Hingtgen and Jesse Gavin. Photo Credit: Steve Pulaski
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John Hingtgen of Lamar Advertising and Jesse Gavin stopped by the studio to talk about the upcoming event. Hingtgen spoke about how all the amazing work HAVlife has does in memory of a 13-year-old boy who lost his life:

HAVlife started in memory of Hunter Aaron Vondran. Hunter was 13-years-old when he passed away. His family decided, 'let's start a non-profit in his honor.' Our nonprofit focuses on preventing lost potential in boys and girls how are between 10 and 15-years-old [....] These are kids who have artistic talents, athletic aspirations [....], and because of financial struggles, are unable to participate in these things. That's where we come in.

HAVlife has branches in the Quad Cities, Johnson County, and the Tri-States. Hingtgen went on to say that they work to provide financial assistance via grants and fundraisers so local children are able to attend summer camp, take musical lessons, or channel their fledgling creative sides without worrying about the financial implications.

Photo Credit: Tri-States HAVlife
Photo Credit: Tri-States HAVlife
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Gavin talked about the Martini Shake Off and the variety of bars/restaurants competing:

It is a bunch of bars and restaurants in the Dubuque-area that all come out to show off what they can do for martinis. There's a few categories that get judged: Best Fruit, Best Dessert, Traditional, things like that [....] People can try, sample, and vote for what they think is best.

Gavin noted that 7 Hills Brewing Company, Copper Kettle, Pub 225, Third Corner/First Reserve, Riverboat Lounge, Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, and The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge will all be participating in the event.

Learn more about the upcoming 2023 HAVlife Martini Shake Off and how you can buy tickets to the event here. Also read more about the incredible work HAVlife does here.

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