May 21, 2012

Ballet and Thanksgiving? It’s a Great Combination.

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The Old Town Temecula Theater held an elegant ballet performance performed by The Fine Arts Ballet last Thursday night.  Joy of Thanksgiving was a celebratory tribute to the Fall and Winter seasons, expressed beautifully through song and dance. I had never been to a ballet before, and didn't know what to expect. I loved it, just the mere fact that these … [Read more...]

Chaparral Pumas Go Head-to-Head in Man V. Food Challenge

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This past Thursday Taste of Temecula was at it again hosting their Man V. Food competition and after watching the event it truly proves that eating can be a competitive sport. If you did not hear about the last Man V. Food at The Hot Dog Shoppe you missed a great time. Two locals battled it out for the prize of "Free Food For Life" and in the end the  … [Read more...]

Temecula Loves Oklahoma!

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I have a confession to make; this past Sunday was the first time I’ve been inside the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.  We all know it’s there.  We see it as we drive by, maybe see a flyer or hear the talk about a production, possibly even think about going but just haven’t taken the time.  After all, it’s Community Theater, what could we be … [Read more...]

One Hot Summer Night in Old Town

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Hot Summer Nights 2011 has been taking place every Friday evening from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm since July 8th and will continue through Sep 2nd down in Old Town Temecula.  Of course, this particular Friday night on July 29th may not have been the hot balmy summer night one might expect, but what the night lacked in temperature, it made up in venue.  Old Town … [Read more...]

Menifee hosts Music for a Good Cause

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The mild metropolis of Menifee came alive on Sunday when the Menifee Woman’s Club hosted a star studded lineup at Webb Hall in what the old timers still consider “Sun City”.  Robbie Motter and her team of volunteers orchestrated theevent that benefitted the less fortunate citizens of the community.  The $6.00 donation plus one non-perishable food … [Read more...]

Lee Ritenour at Thornton Winery July 24th

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After several years wondering what the “Temecula Experience” would be seeing a great Jazz act at Thornton Winery, I finally took the leap and drove from Los Angeles to see guitar legend Lee Ritenour. While best known for fine champagnes, Thornton Winery produces a great variety of wines both white & red, and for 22 years has been the home of one of … [Read more...]

“This Show is a Beauty” – By Angie Meyer

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Once again the Temecula’s Youth Musical Theater engaged audiences with a stunning performance. This summer it was Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., a wonderful adaptation of the popular Disney cartoon and Broadway hit. My three and a half year old son and I had our Second Annual Mommy-Son Theater Date to enjoy it. Live theater has a way of … [Read more...]

Tastes, Tapas and a Whole Lot of Fun – By Johanna Lack

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I haven’t been on Facebook for a while, but there are always some pages that need to be checked out to make sure I didn’t miss anything.  Middle Ridge Winery is one of these must-read pages because owners Chris and Melody Johnston always have something fun going on.  So when they posted their Tapas With Chris & Wine Club Release Party, this … [Read more...]

Wishes For Children Founder Charlie Pate “Making a Difference’

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There’s hardly a person in the Temecula Valley that doesn’t know of Wishes for Children and associate it with their affable founder Charlie Pate. Charlie is so committed to his foundation that I made it my assignment to find out what makes Charlie Pate tick? When asked the typical interview question of what motivates him he deftly steers the … [Read more...]

It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time

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  Who: The 28th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The festival was first launched in spring 1984 and known then as the Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival. It was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residences. Their mission is to enhance the charitable, cultural, educational, and economic developments of … [Read more...]