I choose to go with a varietal that grows exceptionally well in the Valley, from one of the busiest local wineries going.
It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
ToT Interview: Jazz Great Warren Hill
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Internationally-loved Contemporary Jazz saxophonist Warren Hill, who has sold over 1 million albums in his 20 year career and has performed with the likes of Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brian Culbertson, and John Tesh (among others), is known for his musically-diverse & energetic live shows. In fact, he has two concerts scheduled this [...]
Jazz Fest @ Vail Lake Resort
April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 7th Annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival will take place on Saturday, April 30th from 11:00am – 6:00pm at the Vail Lake RV Resort. Over 18 musical acts – from Pop to Jazz to R&B – are set to perform along with 10+ wineries offering some of the best wine in California, including [...]
Traditional Wedding Venues
February 24, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you’re planning a wedding you’ve probably already quickly realized that it’s all about decisions. From the ring to the cake, you have to make some pretty difficult choices. But perhaps the biggest problem to solve is just where exactly will the nuptials to take place? Fortunately, Temecula Valley offers many really amazing venues. Just throw a [...]
Charity for Charity’s 5th Annual Stars of the Valley: Where Hollywood Glitz Meets Mayberry Goodness
January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What do most small town fundraisers lack? Panache, glamour, glitz. What are most flashy award galas missing? A bigger purpose, a chance to serve the community. Yet Temecula Valley residents are lucky to have Charity for Charity’s Stars of the Valley awards show and fundraiser to fill this void. Now in its 5th year, founder [...]
New Year’s Eve Ideas and Thoughts…
December 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past year, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. Every year I try to plan something special for New Year’s Eve way ahead of time. This year I was honored to be invited to a very good friend’s wedding vow renewals, [...]
“And the Winner is…The Kids!”
November 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
3rd Annual So-Cal Chef Open Benefiting Oak Grove Athletic Program & Gymnasium Monday, November 15th. Last Monday night brought out the golfers and the gourmands to enjoy the talents of local chefs and raise money for a wonderful cause. Held at the beautiful Journey at Pechanga Golf Course and Clubhouse, the event was a hole-in-one [...]
“Chef Open” Fundraiser @ Pechanga
November 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Southern California’s Top Chef to be Named at Oak Grove Center Fundraiser Murrieta nonprofit seeks best chef through fundraising event. Murrieta, CA (November 4, 2010) – Chef’s from all over Southern California will compete in the 3rd Annual “Chef Open” at the Journey at Pechanga clubhouse on Monday, November 15, 2010. Presented by Oak Grove [...]
“Awesome 80s for a Great Cause” – Charity for Charity’s 80s Party at Stuart Cellars
October 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
Last Saturday night equaled big hair & bangles as Stuart Cellars Winery was transformed into Funkytown for the Charity for Charity 80s Party. This event was local philanthropist Charity Prestifilippo’s newest fundraiser for the non-profit Charity for Charity, fulfilling wishes for local children and adults in need. Plus, it was a totally awesome way to [...]
