2007-03-30
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Napa and Sonoma wine producers are delighted to announce their elegant 2007 fundraiser extravaganza, Vin du Soleil. The black-tie-optional event, held this year at The Lodge at Sonoma (1325 Broadway; Sonoma), will take place on Saturday, March 31. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and wine while guests peruse the fabulous silent auction items. Vin du Soleil will continue with a three-course, sit-down dinner paired with sumptuous local wines, and a live auction. The evening will wind down with dancing to live music by the Blue Moon Band, a local Sonoma County favorite. Tickets are $125 per person. All proceeds go to benefit children in need in Napa and Sonoma counties; (707) 545-5567, www.jlns.org.
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The 10th annual Sonoma Valley Film Festival is a stellar cinema experience which returns to Wine Country for an extended weekend, April 11-15. With unique varietals of film, food and wine, the production has been named one of America’s “best vacation film festivals.” The Sonoma Valley Film Festival welcomes filmmakers and film lovers to an intimate extended weekend pairing good food, fine wine and great films. More than 75 new films from around the globe will be screened in this relaxed epicurean setting. Mingle among filmmakers, stars and attendees while sampling gourmet food and wine pairings before each screening. The event includes intimate Q&A’s and panel discussions with the filmmakers and VIP galas, tribute programs, parties and winery excursions. Staged on the historic town square in the heart of Wine Country, the Sonoma Valley Film Festival is a wonderful way to enjoy the weekend while indulging all your senses. Tickets range from $10 to $1200. To participate, call (707) 933-2600 or visit www.sonomafilmfest.org.
• Pick of the Vine is an ultra-popular wine tasting event featuring limited-production Russian River wines paired with unique Sonoma County cuisine. This year, the sponsors are pulling all the stops with the Gala Wine Tasting and Auction. Make plans now to attend the Saturday, April 21, gathering as more than 50 premier Sonoma County wineries will be pouring their finest, award-winning wines, and many local restaurants and caterers will serve their best hors d’oeuvres and gourmet nibbles, all to the sounds of sensual jazz. There will be live and silent auctions of collectible wines, dinners, lodging, art and much more. This hip event has a history of selling out so, if you’re into the local wine scene, get your tickets now. The $40 price covers everything except auction items. Pick of the Vine will be held in Garrett Hall at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. To participate, call (707) 526-4108 or visit www.wineroad.com.. .org
• Pick of the Vine is an ultra-popular wine tasting event featuring limited-production Russian River wines paired with unique Sonoma County cuisine. This year, the sponsors are pulling all the stops with the Gala Wine Tasting and Auction. Make plans now to attend the Saturday, April 21, gathering as more than 50 premier Sonoma County wineries will be pouring their finest, award-winning wines, and many local restaurants and caterers will serve their best hors d’oeuvres and gourmet nibbles, all to the sounds of sensual jazz. There will be live and silent auctions of collectible wines, dinners, lodging, art and much more. This hip event has a history of selling out so, if you’re into the local wine scene, get your tickets now. The $40 price covers everything except auction items. Pick of the Vine will be held in Garrett Hall at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. To participate, call (707) 526-4108 or visit www.wineroad.com.
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