January 26, 2012

New Year, New You, New Wine!

Dulce Maria

A few weeks into the New Year…how’s everyone doing on their New Years’ resolutions?  If you’re like most people, one of the things you resolved to do in 2012 is eat healthier:  more salads, more fresh fruit, and more lean meat. This doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice enjoyment, especially when it comes to [...]

“We Are Murrieta…United We Thrive”

Kimberly Davidson

Go Big or Go Home! is the motto at Spelly’s Pub & Grille in Murrieta, CA and this past Thursday night they were going big and no one was going home. Organized in conjunction with the city, “We Are Murrieta…United We Thrive” was a benefit to raise money for the families of Murrieta’s December homicide victims—Saskia Burke, [...]

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 School of Visual [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Wise Bird Knows – It’s All in the Glass

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I’ve been asked by various birds on my wine flights what glass goes with what wine.   First of all the glass should always be large enough to contain a full serving without approaching being halfway filled.  The bowl of a wine glass should be transparent and without design that might obscure or prevent observing the [...]

New Year’s Resolutions From ToT

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The celebration of the New Year is actually the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago.  Then around 2000 BC Babylonians celebrated the beginning of a new year on what is now March 23, although they actually had no written calendar.  The tradition of making New Year’s [...]

Last Minute Party? Have No Fear – The Roving Wino is Here!

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Are you throwing a last minute New Year’s Eve party?  Don’t despair! You can give the perfect party without spending a lot of money or time and still make the evening memorable.  The secret to a successful fete is to get organized, serve simple finger foods and delicious cocktails. With a little creativity and a [...]

Christmas Lights in Temecula

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ToT Photographer Amanda Bussen captured a nice variety of Christmas lights as they lit up the Temecula night.  Enjoy!

Tis the Season to Give… Back. The Brewer Boys “DREAM BIG,” Benefit Concert by Sara Hastings

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On the evening of December  18th, one of Temecula wine country’s newest winery, Monte De Oro was pleased to host the Brewer Boys in a benefit concert as a chance to give back to the community. Brothers Justin, 18, and Nathan, 14, have emerged as a new and fresh musical duo, and have recently appeared on [...]