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July 30th, 2010
NEW Mommy and Me Story Time Dates Announced!!!
Viva Chocolato's Mommy and Me Story Time was such a success; we have added new dates. Remember RSVP is required and the $5 per child cost includes entertainment as well as gelato and a cheese and fruit snack during the event. Please call 512.339.8482 to reserve your seat today.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, August 4th - 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 11th - 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 18th - 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
July 27th, 2010
Mommy and Me Story Time featured on You Tube
Viva Chocolato hosted their very first live story time reading for kiddos and their parents. The video is featured below for your viewing pleasure; make sure that you stay on the lookout for our next reading!
July 8th, 2010
New Mommy and Me Story Time Coming to Viva
Attention! Attention! Viva Chocolato will be hosting a theater style story time with live actors for children ages 3-11 years old. All are welcome but RSVP is required. For only $5 per child, your child will be entertained with a play and enjoy gelato as well as a cheese and fruit snack during the event.
Theater times begin at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
*Please note that this will be taped lived and all children attending the event will need a release form to participate. The download form is available in the store and online.
June 21st, 2010
New Hours and New Breakfast Items
Viva Chocolato is now open for breakfast. Join us Monday thru Friday after 8am for a yummy
Cinnamon Roll, Danish, Chocolate Croissant or Breakfast Taco to go along with your favorite
specialty coffee drink. Better yet, call in and have an order wrapped and ready to go for your whole office!
Monday - Wednesday: 8am - 10 pm
Thursday: 8am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday: 8 am - Midnight
Sunday: Noon - 10 pm
March 27, 2010: Viva Chocolato appears on KXAN for Cocoa Couture for the Cure
February 7, 2010: Viva Chocolato shares Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for 2010 on KXAN
December 6, 2009: Viva Chocolato showcases their enticing treats on KXAN
Viva Chocolato in the community!
Recent News
March 26-27, 2010
Vivo Chocolato presents Passion for Fashion
Join the Viva Divas on from Viva Chocolato at the Passion for Fashion in-store trunk show featuring unique finds from jewelry and handbags to hair accessories, clothes and other adornments. Cynthia Bloom, and Jennifer Culver will be in the store on Friday, March 26th from 6-8pm and Saturday, March 27th, to showcase their latest designs.
February 24th, 2010
Austin's Viva Divas Awards Event 2010
Did you know that Viva Chocolato was built and finished-out by 14 local, woman-owned businesses? Since then, we have been highlighting 10 new local, woman owned businesses and non-profits in the Austin area.
This year, Austin's Viva Divas 2010 Awards Event will be held March 3rd, beginning at 5 pm at Viva Chocolato for a Pre-Event VIP Cocktail Reception featuring wine, cheese and chocolate. We will progress to the NEW Gloria's Restaurant at the Domain at 6 pm for appetizers and Awards Recognition. Emcee Melinda Garvey, founder and owner of Austin Woman Magazine, will be honoring the winners with a prize package from select Domain retailers. Winners will also receive published recognition.
Tickets can be purchased for $15 per person beginning February 17th, 2010 at Viva Chocolato at the Domain and include access to the Pre-Event VIP Cocktail Reception at Viva Chocolato and the Awards Event at Gloria's. Tickets can also be purchased prior to the event at Viva Chocolato.
For more information, call 512-339-8482.
February 13th, 2010
A Heart for Haiti @ Viva Chocolato – 11am-11pm
Join Viva Chocolato's event, "A Heart for Haiti" as we bring our community together to help those in need after the devastating tragedy in Haiti.
We are currently gathering raffle donations from our neighborhood retailers at the Domain for a raffle to be held at Viva Chocolato on Feb. 13th. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each, at Viva Chocolato and participating retailers from 2/1 – 2/12 and the drawings will be held every hour at Viva Chocolato from 11am – 11pm on Sat., Feb. 13th! You need not be present to win and 100% of monies raised go to Direct Relief International, currently in Haiti providing relief and recovery for the many hurting people there. www.directrelief.org/
We are also, gladly donating a percentage of sales of all of our heart-shaped chocolates (including our Tito’s Temptation Truffle), between NOW and the end of February, up to a $10,000 donation, of which 100% will go to Direct Relief International. Your love counts twice when you purchase your sweetheart’s Valentine’s chocolates at your locally-owned but globally-minded Viva Chocolato.
Come celebrate life, win some raffle prizes, hear some great, live, local music, pick up gifts for your special Valentine, and help our friends in Haiti. It’s all about connecting our community (and our world), one chocolate lover at a time. Peace, Love, Chocolate.
Music ALL DAY from Local Musicians:
Juan del Bosco (Opera)
The Judith Miller Band (Jazz Trio)
Ter'ell Shahid (Smooth Jazz)
Angelic Strings (Acoustic Strings Duo)
KAZI's DJ Teddy Bear (Soft Soul, Urban, Jazz)
Raffle Items from the following Domain Retailers and Local Artists:
Cynthia Bloom (Jewelry)
Origins
Kona Grill
L'Occiataine
Viva Chocolato
Tommy Bahama
Victoria's Secret
Judith Miller (Art)
and more to come!!!
Thanks and God Bless!
www.vivachocolato.com
www.directrelief.org/
June 13, 2009
Elvis Show @ Viva Chocolato – 7-10pm
Come see Elvis singing and entertaining at Viva Chocolato!
June 5, 2009
Rally Call Ministries Fundraising @ Viva Chocolato – 7:30-10pm
Viva Chocolato! Helps Rally Call Ministries raise funds. Come see musicians Brett Lee, poet and producer, Adam Jared, Singer and songwriter, play at Viva Chocolato!
May 31, 2009
Viva Karaoke Night – 5-7pm
Join us for a fun Karaoke Night! Each performer receives 10% OFF on food and drinks.
May 23, 2009
Chocolate & Wine Tasting Event for Give5 Attendees – 2-4pm
Attend an exclusive Chocolate/Wine Tasting Party at Viva Chocolato! specifically for Give5 attendees... Three 2oz. pours of three different wines are perfectly paired with three different Artisan Chocolate Truffles, and described by Viva Chocolato's Chocolate Guide, who will also convey a bit of fascinating chocolate history, amazing health benefit information, how to pair chocolates with wines. Attendees will also have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to McCormick & Schmick's restaurant in the Domain.
March 27-28, 2009
Vivo Chocolato Cocoa Couture for the Cure Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
Viva Chocolato! announces its premier Cocoa Couture Contest and Silent Auction's Cocoa Couture for the Cure, starting on March 27 at noon. Terri Gruca from KVUE, Pat Sharpe - food editor from Texas Monthly, Master Chef Alain Braux and Melissa Adams are judges for the Cocoa Couture entry/donations on Saturday, March 28, at 6:30pm.
January 12, 2009
The Women’s Symphony League of Austin Meets at Viva Chocolato!
The Women's Symphony League of Austin (WSL) meets at Viva Chocolato! on Jan. 12, 2009 between 11am and 1pm. We will help WSLA raise funds for the Austin Symphony. Viva Chocolato's manager, Cyndi, will be the feature speaker.
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