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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTSAPRIL 15-18Vintners’ Festival!www.sbcountywines.com, 688-0881, see website for additional information• Apr. 16: River Park, Lompoc – Join the 100+ members of the SantaBarbara County Vintners’ <strong>As</strong>sociation as they ring in the new vintage withtheir annual Vintners’ Festival. The festival will showcase the breadth, depthand quality of their County’s wines – “Diversity Perfected.” Joining themwill be their culinary colleagues who will each provide samples of theirtasty dishes and live and lively music will fill the Spring air. 1-4 pm, $75• Apr. 15-18: Vintner’s Visa – <strong>Wine</strong>ries also host events throughout SantaBarbara <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> starting Friday - tastings of library wines or barrelsamples, vineyard barbecues, winemaker dinners, wine & food pairings. $35• Apr. 15-18: Combination Vintners' Festival and Vintners' Visa, $100APRIL 16Chuck Wagon Brunchat Foley EstatesFoley Estates Tasting Room – While you're in Lompoc for this year's famousVintners Festival, drop by Foley Estates winery for their 5th feast of a heartybrunch featuring favorite local breakfast dishes. Each guest in attendance willreceive a complimentary tasting of the current Foley Estates releases and a30% discount on all wine purchased at the event! 10am-12pm, $45, $35/Foley,Lincourt & Firestone wine club (limit 2 tickets/member)RSVP, 805-737-6222, vyork@foleyfamilywines.comLOS OLIVOSONGOING WEDNESDAYSEvening with the <strong>Wine</strong>maker$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.comONGOING SATURDAYSGlobal Gardens Organic Food TastingEnjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.comONGOING THROUGH MAY 8Marc Muench: Explorations in North AmericaThe Wildling Museum, Los Olivos – The Wildling, a wilderness art museumlocated in Los Olivos, is excited to be hosting the extraordinary work of thirdgeneration photographer, Marc Muench. The exhibition focuses on landscapesthat Marc personally selected to represent the “Holy Grail” of the wildernessexperience. Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm, www.wildlingmuseum.orgONGOING FIRST FRIDAYSFree Concert Series at FirestoneFirestone, Los Olivos – Free event that you can enjoy with your whole family,children and pets are welcome to join. <strong>Wine</strong>s and snacks available for purchasein the tasting room or bring a picnic. 6-9pm www.firestonewine.com• Fri, May 6: Valley Road Band• Fri, June 3: Valley Bird BandAPRIL 1 – MAY 31Moments in Time at Carina CellarsLocal photographer, Johanna Gunther, presents her first show. A freelancephotographer, she has found a way to combine her love of art and travel forthis beautiful exhibition of her photographs. Focusing primarily on architecturaland landscape elements, Gunther uses her talent and appreciation for bothblack and white as well as color images to bring a classic feel to her work.www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459, www.photosbyjohanna.comAPRIL 24The Great Easter Egg Huntat Carina Cellars!Come by to taste and join the great Easter egg hunt! Each egg has a differentsurprise inside...the first egg you find will reveal your prize! 11am-5pmwww.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459SANTA BARBARAONGOING SUNDAYSSanta Barbara Arts & Crafts ShowFor 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists andcraftsman. East Beach Pier, 10am–dusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.comONGOING FRIDAYS<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting at East Beach <strong>Wine</strong>Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste.4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.comONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSDowntown Walking ToursGuided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas andSunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307ONGOINGTy Warner Sea CenterExplore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryStearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenterONGOINGDowntown Santa BarbaraVarious venues for art exhibits, cultural events & fine wine tasting, plus festivaland holiday events, 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.comONGOINGSanta Barbara Museum of ArtCheck site for hours and exhibits. 805-963-4364, www.sbma.netONGOINGC‘est CheeseStop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up theirselection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats forall to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318ONGOINGCAMA International Series at The GranadaFeatures celebrated orchestras, conductors and soloists from around theworld. www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324ONGOINGCAMA Masterseries at the LoberoPresents concerts by some of today's leading chamber musicians.www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAYLive Music at Oreana <strong>Wine</strong>ry<strong>Wine</strong> tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, www.oreanawinery.comSANTA MARGARITAAPRIL 8From the Barrel with Roxo Port CellarsCelebrating the 78 years since Prohibition, the historic Santa Margarita Ranch andFirestone Walker Brewing Co are gathering the very best booze to come fromwooden barrels. The rarest and finest ports, bourbons and beers. Tapas and morefrom the finest area chefs. $50, 7-10pm, 805-540-3508, www.fromthebarrel.netSANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYONONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSSanta Maria Valley Railway Historical MuseumLots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museumONGOINGFriday Night <strong>Wine</strong> Downat Costa de OroGreat way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheeseplates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.comAPRIL 15-17Santa Barbara County VintnersFestival at Kenneth Volk VineyardsOpen House weekend! Pouring through Ken's extensive portfolio of wines,introducing some new releases, offering light hors d' oeurves and great winespecials! Live Music on Sunday 12-4pm. Ken and Michael will be pouring at theFestival on Saturday, stop by the table and say hi! The Festival will be held atRiver Park in Lompoc. Festival tickets & informationwww.sbcountywines.com, info@volkwines.com, 805-938-7896APRIL 29Nipomo Dana Adobe/PCPA Spring Fest FundraiserPacific Conservatory of Performing Arts (PCPA) Marian Theater, Santa Maria –<strong>This</strong> fund raising reception, featuring Kenneth Volk Vineyards wines, takes placeprior the the evening performance of "Pride and Prejudice" at the beautifulMarian Theater. The proceeds benefit the continuing restoration of the RanchoNipomo Dana Adobe. The Adobe was one of the first here on the Central Coast.5:30-7pm, www.danaadobe.org, 805-929-5679SANTA YNEZONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSDancing at Maverick SaloonDance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web forschedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.orgONGOINGSanta Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum& Parks - Janeway Carriage HouseExhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.orgONGOINGCachuma Lake Recreation Area ActivitiesSanta Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle• Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees.• Sat: 10-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on theOak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission.• Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2/childPost your events at www.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong>Month.comONGOINGArt at Artiste <strong>Wine</strong>ryEach quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labelsfrom the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.comONGOINGGlider Rides at the Airport805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.comAPRIL 7-10"Rolling Through the West" Carriage SymposiumSanta Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House – Presentations,evening receptions and carriage demonstrations, concluding with a Westernstyledinner/dance on Saturday evening at the museum. Epicurean Cowboycaters New York strip steak and cedar plank salmon dinner, Steve Woods Bandwill provide dance music. Sunday authentic Stagecoach and 20-Mule TeamWagon Rides through the lush backcountry on the Chamberlin Ranch on ZacaStation Road in Los Olivos. Must be 10 years or older. Barbeque lunch and aspecial apple cobbler dessert prepared in a Dutch oven available for purchase.10am-2pm $225, includes all receptions and Saturday dinner/dance. Individualevents, $60/Saturday evening Western dinner/dance; $25/adult, $20/10-15years Sunday Stagecoach rides. www.santaynezmuseum.org, 805-688-7889SOLVANGONGOING THURSDAYSWandering Dog <strong>Wine</strong> Bar presentsBlind Tasting ThursdayChallenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every weekfeatures different varietals, regions etc. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15Must be 21, 805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.comONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAYLive Music in the Tasting Roomat Sort <strong>This</strong> Out CellarsKeep a lookout for special band performances that you won't want to miss!www.sortthisoutcellars.comONGOING FIRST SATURDAYSNate Latta and His RockabillyRevue at Sort <strong>This</strong> out CellarsAn evening of Hootenanny proportions (at least what they can fit into a 10x10corner of the tasting room). Come out for some uninhibited musical fun andenjoy wine specials and giveaways. www.sortthisoutcellars.comONGOINGQuicksilver Miniature Horse FarmVisit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views. They do not offer petting pens orrides in the cart but you are able to get up close and personal with theminiature horse.10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, http://www.syv.com/qsminis/ONGOING WEDNESDAYSSolvang Farmers MarketFresh produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive andCopenhagen, 4-7pm, 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.orgONGOINGElverhoj Museum of History & ArtShowcases Solvang’s rich cultural history. Former residence of one of Solvang'smost artistic families, now a community museum devoted to the history ofSolvang, the colorful heritage and pioneer spirit of Denmark and the arts.1-4pm, Wed-Thu, 12-4pm, Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.orgONGOINGHans Christian Andersen MuseumHonoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filledwith copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes andcollages. 10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.comONGOINGSolvang Vintage Motorcycle MuseumHouses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as European racebikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month so that the bikes ondisplay are constantly changing and expanding. <strong>Week</strong>ends 11am-5pm and byappointment mid-week. 805-686-9522, www.motosolvang.comAPRIL 2Meet the <strong>Wine</strong>maker BarrelTasting at Lincourt Vineyards<strong>Wine</strong>maker, Leslie Mead Renaud will be offering a taste of their 2009vintage wines, direct from the barrel! Live music, appetizers and chocolate truffles.3-6pm, $25 , Complimentary for one plus guest/<strong>Wine</strong> Club Member,limited to 150 people. RSVP, 805-688-8554, tbreive@foleyfamilywines.co5Email your upcoming event information toLaurie@<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.comFor best results, submit informationat least 6 weeks prior to your event.13

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