Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance's 8th Annual Uncorked Event

The 8th Annual Keels & Wheels Uncorked event will honor legendary news anchor Dave Ward on Thursday, March 23. Ward has established himself as the most-watched and beloved Houston newsanchor through his tireless work at ABC-13 over the last 50 years. Crime Stoppers Houston recently named its new building, the organization's first-ever Crime Stoppers headquarters in the nation, "The Dave Ward Building, Crime Stoppers of Houston".

Guests are invited to mingle alongside Ward and Master of Ceremonies Radio Host Sam Malone for an elegant evening of fine wines and exceptional food presented by some of Houston's top restaurants. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items in the live and silent auction while viewing several classic automobiles on display.

The participating restaurants include Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar, Brennan's of Houston, Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, Corner Table, Mister French's Gourmet Bakery and more to be announced. Participating restaurants are assigned a classic automobile. The chef of each restaurant then selects a specific wine that they believe matches the classic automobile. Each chef then prepares a custom hors d'oeuvre that is paired with the wine to complete the epicurean experience for attendees to sample. 

The "Uncorked" event will also feature luxury items and experiences in the form of a live and silent auction. Guests can bid on lavish packages including fine wines, spa getaways, hotel and resort stays, dinner certificates, autographed collectibles and much more. Proceeds from both auctions benefit the Boys & Girls Harbor. 

The Keels & Wheels Uncorked event was established in 2009 as a means of raising awareness for Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance, which will take place this year on May 6-7, 2017 at Lakewood Yacht Club. Keels & Wheels Uncorked takes place each March prior to the Spring showcase event, and has become one of the major sources of funding for Boys & Girls Harbor. To date, Keels & Wheels has assisted in raising more than $1.6 million for its partnering charities.