THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE
On Friday, October 2, dare to venture downtown with Nevermore: A Progressive Dinner Experience. A unique evening of dining, immersive story-telling, and community inspired by the mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe.
This unique event invites guests to journey through Downtown Danville, where each stop offers something new lurking just around the corner. From historic locations to tasty dishes to the titillating tales inspired by Poe’s most infamous works…you won’t want to miss Danville’s first Poe-gressive Dinner Experience!
Guests can expect an evening that blends cozy cuisine, curious cocktails, and iconic poetry, all while exploring both familiar and undiscovered corners of downtown.
Choose when your adventure begins with four different start times; 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, or 7:15p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and are available exclusively to guests 21 and older. Space is limited, and you are encouraged to secure your place early…lest you fall behind and miss this spine-tingling evening.
Come hungry. Come curious. Only on Friday, October 2nd, starting at 5pm in Downtown Danville.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAF2DA3FEC43-65719096-nevermore
For more information regarding Nevermore: A Progressive Dinner Experience, please our First Fridays website: https://cityofdanville.org/373/First-Fridays-in-Downtown-Danville
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