FAN THE FLAME

Sat, Feb. 13, 2027
Tickets go on sale Wed, Nov 18

Dinner · Music · Auction

A gathering for adults who care about EMS, held at The Loft at Liberty Street.

The annual auction has moved to winter - mark your calendar for Valentine’s Weekend for an evening of dinner, music, and community. Join us at the Loft - a stunning downtown venue with beautifully preserved details and modern refinement.

The Loft at Liberty

The Bloom Trio

Tickets: $90
includes dinner, music, and auction entertainment!

Online auction February 11-15

THE EVENING'S SCHEDULE

Music - 5:30 PM

The Bloom Trio, featuring our own Maria Lorcas, to play during the social hour.

Dinner - 6:30 PM

A Spanish-inspired menu catered by Magpie Diner (Kirsten Nafziger ‘89)

Auction

A live auction of unique experiences. Proceeds support the EMS Flames Fund.

Preview live and silent auctions here! (when it opens)

Tips for attendees:

Polished and comfortable attire (cocktail-optional) for an evening out!
Parking: On-street parking, Rockingham County Municipal Building lot, Magpie & Mercantile lot, or accessible parking behind the Loft.

MENU

Appetizers for social hour:
Roasted Potato Skewer with Romesco Sauce & Aioli (v, gf, df)
Bacon Wrapped Dates & Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates (gf)
Manchego & Quince Jam Crostini (v)

Buffet Menu:
Mixed Green Salad with Gold Beets, Pomegranate, Kumquats, & Dried Cherries (v, gf, df)
Crusty Dinner Rolls (v)
Braised Beef with Horseradish Crema and Catalan Salsa Verde, served on the side (gf, df)
Salt & Pepper Chicken Thighs with Red Wine-Plum Sauce (gf, df)
Vegetable Paella (v, gf, df)
Za’atar Cauliflower with Dates & Thyme (v, gf, df)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Smoked Paprika, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, & Pimento Oil (v, gf, df)
Herb-Garlic Roasted Zucchini (vegan, gf)

Desserts:
Poached Pear & Chocolate Ganache Tart (v)
Almond Cake with Lemon Curd (v, gf, df)
Crema Catalan with Clementine Sauce (v, gf)