On Thursday, February 4 from 5-8 pm, the Springfield Museums will present their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season, “Indulgence: An Evening of Wine of Chocolate,” at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.

This particular event is one of the most popular events of the series, as the admission includes the chance to taste a variety of wines and enjoy chocolate samples (courtesy of Carolyn Rogers of Dove Chocolate Discoveries)  while taking in the museum’s unique array of Asian decorative arts, Japanese weaponry, and American paintings. The featured exhibition currently on view at the “George Walter” is the fascinating Cabinets of Curiosity exhibit of rare and sometimes strange objects displayed by Victorian-era collectors, including the museum’s namesake. Visitors can also enjoy creating a cork keychain under the guidance of a museum educator, and The Ross Novgrad Jazz Trio will provide live jazz for the event.

Catering at all five Culture & Cocktails events this year is by Log Rolling Catering, with passed hors d’ouevres and other treats all included with admission. There will also be a cash bar and additional food options available for purchase, including Log Rolling’s delicious Cheeseburger Chowder served in a bread bowl.

Tickets are $15 for nonmembers and $5 for members. Due to the popularity of the event in the past, purchasing advance tickets is strongly encouraged. Tickets may be purchased at the Welcome Center or visiting the Museums’ website. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Culture & Cocktails are after-five events held at one of the four museums on the Quadrangle campus. Each event’s theme is inspired be the Springfield Museums’ extensive collections, special exhibits and holiday celebrations. The next event will take place on April 7, 2016, and serve as the kick-off for the annual Festival of Flowers (April 7-10). More event information is available at springfieldmuseums.org and www.facebook.com/SpringfieldMuseums/.