May 21, 2012

Mindi Abair Gets the Jazz Party Started!

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Jazz aficionados know that some of the best places to see good jazz are in Chicago, New Orleans – and Temecula. Temecula? Yes! Those "in the know" know that the annual Thornton Winery's Champagne Jazz Series brings in top jazz artists to perform at one of the best music venues in Southern California. The winery not only offers an intimate setting on its … [Read more...]

2012 Big Red Fest: Your Survival Guide

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The De Portola Wine Trail’s signature Big Red Fest is scheduled for this Sunday, April 22nd from 10am to 5pm, promising another fun-filled day of wine tasting and food pairing from the heart of the Temecula Valley region …will you be ready? With nine wineries, 27 wines, and nine food tastings on a five mile trail, the Big Red Fest is a seasonal … [Read more...]

Music Is Always In the Air In Temecula

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Temecula has a music scene? Yes of course! And ToT has locals-in-the-know who will be reporting back here on who’s playing where, the best open mic happenings, musician profiles and much more. Meanwhile, here are some exciting music happenings that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Many music events in our area help raise funds for some great charities. So … [Read more...]

Circus Adventures in Temecula

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Hurry, hurry, step right up! Get ready Temecula, the Circus has come to town. Experience energetic family entertainment at its finest. Come see the wonder that awaits under the blue and gold spangled Big Top Tent. Once you witness its mystique and wonder it's easy to understand why Circus Vargas is America's favorite Big Top Circus. Be sure to bring your … [Read more...]

Sushi ‘n Sake Class Rolls Out the Fun by Rob Emmett

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A gorgeous private estate surrounded by the Francois Roux Vineyard in Temecula Wine Country was the setting for the first installment of Taste of Temecula’s Sushi ‘n Sake Class  with a great after party. Participants were treated to a first-rate sushi-making class supplemented by delicious sake and other beverages, and concluded with a delectable … [Read more...]

What has changed in the concept of Community Supported Argriculture (CSA)?

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“It’s all about customer service and giving back,” says Don Webber who runs the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Harvest2U, out of Temecula. “We’ve changed the concept of a regular CSA.” Don started Harvest2U about 14 months ago and re-invented the formula. He began with mostly pick-up locations where customers of a particular area would go … [Read more...]

A Howling Good Time at the Dog Park Cafe!

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It felt like I stepped into some sort of alternate universe – a “mutt”-tropolis, if you will – when I visited The Dog Park Cafe in Temecula over the weekend.  Beautifully decorated with rich woods, stone floors, lush greenery, and even iron lampposts, Dog Park Cafe is an idyllic place where dogs rule, pooches are pampered, and humans are in it just … [Read more...]

Local Talent Carl Kravats Gets Focused for NAMM 2012

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MusicMan Photographer Carl Kravats brings his artistic talent specializing in product photography and musicians’ portraiture to NAMM 2012, showcasing uniquely appealing images of musicians, instruments and their makers. His dynamic imagery will be featured at Booth #1304, January 19 – January 22, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center. A graduate of the … [Read more...]

ANNIE Comes to Temecula

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When you think back to your childhood, was there one musical that really stuck out at you?  Was there one play that you memorized the words to, the songs to?  If so, what was that one artistic piece for you?  For me, it was and is “Annie,” the story of a little girl living in an orphanage with a woman that does not really like little girls, waiting … [Read more...]

Get to Know Bel Vino Winery in 2012

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By now, many people have heard that boutique winery Stuart Cellars was sold and is now Bel Vino.  (And if you haven’t, then you heard it here first!)  When winery ownership changes hands, people end up wondering who the new owners are, what’s going to be different, and – most importantly to those who consider Stuart Cellars a “must-visit” when in … [Read more...]