The 2011 Base Camp Bash is almost two weeks away, but we couldn’t resist celebrating early at the Bash Patron Party last Thursday and people are still whistling Dixie.

We met at the private home of Stephen and Genie Waters in Denver, CO and our theme was “Denver Welcomes New Orleans.” Guests were greeted by a Dixieland Jazz Band led by Lance Acker and the Acker Jazztet. Daniel Kuhlman, the owner from Tastes Wine Bar and Bistro, paired a variety of Colorado wines from Two Rivers Winery, Garfield Estates, and The Infinite Monkey Theorem with New Orleans dishes, including shrimp remoulade, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and Colorado beef tenderloin.

Don’t miss out on the next party. The 2011 Base Camp Bash is Saturday, April 30th, 2011 from 7 – 10pm at Gallery 1261 in Denver to benefit the Cottonwood Institute. Tickets are limited and are going fast, so to buy tickets, Click Here.