New Year’s Resolutions From ToT
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
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Dec
Dec
Wine Pick – Make It Middle Ridge
Middle Ridge Winery was born in Idyllwild, CA and is now made in Temecula. Wine Maker Chris Johnston’s original Innovation Lab in Idyllwild continues to be the source of new ideas but us lucky wine lovers can taste the best that Middle Ridge has to offer at Temecula’s Wine Collective in Old Town. For Chris and his wife
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Nov
Nov
Sanborn & Culbertson “Crush It” at Thornton Winery Show
If you’ve seen previous posts about the current Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz series in the Temecula Wine Country, you know there’s lots of excitement about this year’s lineup. Kenny G & Earl Klugh performed this weekend, and such luminaries as Rick Braun & Richard Elliott, Dave Koz, and George Benson are also scheduled for this
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Jul
Jul
Get Jazzy At Thornton Winery and Celebrate 24 Years Of The Hottest Jazz In Town
Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz Is Smokin’ The Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series has set a standard for big names and great performances in an intimate venue, but this 24th season just might boast their best lineup ever. It’s more than remarkable that a venue seating less than 600 can bring in the likes of
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Jun
Jun
Mindi Abair Gets the Jazz Party Started!
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
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Apr
Apr
Reality Stars Shining in Wine Country This Weekend
Among the events surrounding this year’s Reality Rally, are two fun open-to-the-public parties in wine country that are definitely NOT be missed. First, this Friday the 13th, it’s your lucky day because there’s an adult ticketed Celebrity Reception with the Reality Stars at Wilson Creek Winery from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Tickets are just
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Apr
Apr
Music Is Always In the Air In Temecula
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
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Apr
Apr
Bon Appetite with Temecula’s A La Cuisine
Have you ever wanted a certified Le Cordon Bleu chef to cook for your next intimate party or special event? You can, and you don’t have to look any further than Temecula to find her. Sandra Serebreni of A La Cusine will artfully create a sumptuous meal that you and your guests will never forget. “My
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Feb
Feb
Get to Know Bel Vino Winery in 2012
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
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Jan
Jan
The California School of English Brings the World to Temecula
One day a few years back I was in the library and came across a flyer from the California School of English. They were looking for families to host foreign exchange students for just a few weeks, and I was intrigued. I have fond memories of the summer I was seventeen and lucky enough to
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Nov
Nov
