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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...]
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...]
This week’s ToT Meet and Greet was in Old Town Temecula’s Texas Lil’s. What a great place to mix and mingle in this western-styled saloon/restaurant. I was unaware that the owners Ron and Becky Walton owned the two year old Vail Ranch Steakhouse and also Texas Loosey’s, both in Temecula. The Taste of Temecula’s patrons today got lucky as the … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
There's an expression often used in sports when an athlete embraces his destiny. What was once deep inside the man is yanked to the surface. Somehow this man enters a realm of excellence that leaves onlookers dumbfoundedly saying, "Man, Let the Big Dog Eat!" In this case, a man's destiny is to reach for something that is OUTSIDE himself and put it somewhere … [Read more...]
As the Roving Wino I’m expected to be ambling about town having a great time doing nothing but tasting wine and sampling the town’s best restaurants. Nothing is further from the truth because in actuality I am hand-cuffed to my computer day in and day out. It always thrills me to get a chance to get out and Taste of Temecula’s Meet and Greet is a … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
