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Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 21

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1329897757 82 Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 21

Martin County Community Calendar

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Sunset Tour: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Sunset, Feb. 22. $15-$20. RSVP: 561-747-8380 ext. 101.

Jewels Of The Reef: Hawksbill Turtle of South Florida: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, 7:30 pm, Feb. 22. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

BBC History Of World War II: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 10 am 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 22: “Battle of the Atlantic — Keeping Secrets”

Feb. 29: “Battle of the Atlantic — The Hunted”

Mar. 7: “Battle of the Century — High Hopes”

Mar. 14: “Battle of the Century — Spiral of Terror”

Discover Opera: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 22: “Romeo & Juliet”

Mar. 21: “Lucia di Lammermoor”

Green Industry Best Management Practices: Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 8 am-4 pm, Feb. 22. $25. Reservation: 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.

BMP Workshop: Training, testing for anyone working in lawn, landscape, pest control, municipal grounds areas; CEUs available. Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 8 am-3:30 pm, Feb. 22. $25. Pre-registration: 772-288-5654.

Wine Tasting: Try 5 French wines with master wine sommelier Stephen Dormer. Gusto Italian Cuisine, 307 Colorado Ave., Stuart, 5:30 pm, Feb. 23. $20. 772-287-3334.

What’s All That Jazz About…For Kids!: Interactive presentation by jazz saxophonist Shenole Latimer. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 6:30 pm, Feb. 23. Grades K-4. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Honda Classic Kickoff Party: Cocktails, music, prizes. Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, 7-10 pm, Feb. 23. $50. 561-844-1778.

Boating Education Safety: Recreational Boating Safety taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 59. Sandsprit Park, 3443 St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, 7-9 pm, Feb. 23. $40. (discounts available). Register: 772-342-0971.

“Barrage”: Music and dance. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 23. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Public Auction: Dinners, jewelry, massages, ice-cream maker, espresso machine, handyman, pocketbooks, trips. Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 SE Central Pkwy., Stuart, 6:30-9:30 pm, Feb., 24. 772-223-5020; tcuuc.com.

“The Sound Of Music”: Full-length Broadway production. Hobe Sound Bible Church, 11295 SE Gomez Ave., 7 pm, Feb. 24-25. $5 donation. Ticket: 772-545-1400; .

Art Centers Of The United States: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 24: California Bay Area.

Mar. 9: York City

Mar. 23: Miami’s South Beach

Civil War Series: Illustrated talks by Josh Liller. Cummings Library, 2351 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 3-5 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 24: Causes of the Civil War.

Apr. 6: Grant & Shiloh.

May 25: McClellan & the Peninsular Campaign.

June 15: The War of 1812.

Video Art & Jazz: Pioneer video artist Carol Goss’ selected abstract & live jazz performance videos. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2-3:30 pm, Feb. 25. 772-221-1403; improvart.com/blake.

“The Doggie and the Dino:” Interactive puppet show. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 11 am, Feb. 25. Ages 3-7. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Dance Performance: Fundraiser by many dance organizations. South Fork High School, 10205 SW Pratt Whitney Rd., Stuart, 3 pm, Feb. 25. All proceeds benefit Replay for Life.

Lunafest Treasure Coast 2012: Women’s film festival, reception, exposition, silent auction. Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart, 6 pm, Feb. 25. $25. Ticket: lunafesttreasurecoast.info.

OPUS Flea Market: Booth 9, garage sale alley. The B&A Flea Market, 2201 SE Indian St., Stuart, 8 am-3 pm, Feb. 25.

Treasure Coast Community Singers: Sentimental Journey: Songs of the War Years concert. North Stuart Baptist Church, 1050 N US 1, 3 pm, Feb. 25-26, Mar. 4. $15. 772-224-8807; tccsingers.org.

Stuart Art Festival: Osceola St., downtown, 10 am-5 pm, Feb. 25-26. artfestival.com.

“Tribute to Andrea Bocelli & Friends”: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 25. $35-$45. 561-207-5900; FrancoCorso.com.

Have A Heart Dinner Dance: Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, 1500 SW Capri St., Palm City, 5 pm, Feb. 25. $60; Benefits 4Cs. Reservation: 772-220-1090.

Flea Market: Montego Cove Clubhouse, 6120 SE Martinique Dr., Stuart, 8 am-noon, Feb. 25. 772-283-2149.

JTAA Lacrosse: Season kickoff jamboree & watermelon challenge fundraiser event. Jupiter Community Park, 3377 Church St., 9 am-5 pm, Feb. 25.

Genealogist Organization Conference: Classes, organization for all family history researchers. 2755 Woodfield Blvd., behind Indian River Mall, Vero Beach, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Feb. 25. Adults. $8. Register: 772-567-7463; .

Copeland Davis: With Indian River Pops Orchestra. The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, 7:30 pm, Feb. 25. $25. Ticket: 772-286-7827; secure.lyrictheatre.com. Also: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 pm, Feb. 26. $25. 561-207-5900; IndianRiverPops.org.

Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls Project: Enjoy soup & bread, keep your bowl. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 623 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 10:30 am-2 pm, Feb. 26. $15 donation. Benefits Treasure Coast Food Bank & Mary’s Kitchen. 772-288-2535; somanyemptybowls.blogspot.com.

Spirituality Speaker Series: “God vs. Gay” by Jay Michaelson. Temple Beth David, 4657 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, 7 pm, Feb. 27. 561-712-5236.

MARS Lecture Series: Underwater Moments — Bringing the Underwater World into Focus, JD & Valerie Gaynor. Environmental Studies Center, 2900 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 7 pm, Feb. 27. Ages high school+. 772-334-4643; escmc.org.

Mar. 5: Synopsis of Photo-identification Dolphin Research in Indian River Lagoon, Marilyn Mazzoil, senior research associate, Harbor Branch/Florida Atlantic University.

Mar. 19: The Secret Lives of Goliath Groupers, Sarah Frias-Torres, Ph.D., adjunct researcher ORCA.

Mar. 26: The State of our Local Rivers, Leon Abood, chairman, Rivers Coalition.

“Hello, Dolly!” The Movie: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Rd., Feb. 27, 7 pm. 561-972-6124; jupitertheatre.org.

Gloria Steinem: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y lectures. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 28. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Southampton Day: Hot dogs, tables, benches, light grills available. Dubois Park at Jupiter Inlet, South side, Jupiter, 11 am, Feb. 28. 772-872-6981; .

Prostate Cancer Screening: Weissman Cancer Center, 501 E Osceola St., Stuart, 4-6 pm, Feb. 28. Men 40-75; must not carry diagnosis of prostate cancer. RSVP 772-223-5945 ext. 3736; martinhealth.org.

Fashion Show & Luncheon: Benefits Mary’s Shelter. Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 SE Doubleton Dr., Stuart, 11 am- 2 pm, Feb. 28. $60. Reservation: 772-223-5000; maryssheltertc.org.

Tuesday Nite Big Band: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 28. $15. 561-207-5900.

Weddings 411: Plan your wedding stress free. Harborage Yacht Club & Marina, 955 NW Flagler Ave., Stuart. 6-9 pm, Feb. 29. $10-$20. Reservation: 772-349-1989; .

Women in Literature: Book study group. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2-3:30 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 29: “Truth and Beauty,” by Ann Patchett

Mar. 7: “Help,” by Kathryn Stockett

Mar. 14: “Sarah’s Key,” by Tatiana de Rosnay

Mar. 21: “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zuszk

Mar. 28: “Crossing to Safety,” by Wallace Earle Stegner

MARCH EVENTS

Women In Literature Part X: “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. Hoke Library, 1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach, 2-3:15 pm. Mar. 1. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 15: “Sophie & the Rising Sun” by Augusta Trobaugh

Mar. 29: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet” by Jamie Ford

Legal Tips For Families: Course for parents about legal, financial documents needed to plan for family’s future. Palm Beach Tots, Furniture for Kids, Ste. 3107, Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 5:30-6:30 pm, Mar. 1. RSVP: .

Captain Rodney Smith: Shares nearly 20 years as fishing guide on Indian River Lagoon. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1., 7:30 pm, Mar. 1. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Student Showcase, Open House: Culinary Institute at IRSC; program information, financial aid information, kitchen tours, free food samples. Mueller Campus, 6155 College Ln., Vero Beach, 6 pm, Mar. 1. 772-226-2511; irscculinaryinstitute.com.

Arias: Palm Beach Opera. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 1. $25. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Book Talk: “Red Pepper & Gorgeous George: Claude Pepper’s Epic Defeat in 1950 Democratic Primary,” by James C. Clark. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Mar. 1. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Food Drive: Treasure Coast Food Bank, 1172 SW 30th St., Suite 3, Palm City, 9 am-5 pm, thru Mar 2. 772-219-4454; edwardjones.com.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Featuring violinist Elmar Oliveirs. Lyric Theater, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 4 pm, 8 pm, Mar. 2. $55-$60. Ticket: 772-286-7827; acomusic.org/store/Stuart-Lyric-Theatre.html.

Bobby Collins: Stand-up comedian. Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter, 7:30 & 9:30 pm, Mar. 2. Ages 13+. $27. Ticket: 561-575-4942; TheAtlanticTheater.com.

Celtic Crossroads: Traditional Irish music, dancers. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 8 pm, Mar. 2. $40. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Spirituality Speaker Series: “Here I Am” by Leonard Felder. Temple Beth Am, 2250 S. Central Blvd., Jupiter, 7:30 pm, Mar. 2. 561-712-5236.

Focus On Foreign Film: Cinema club screens & discusses movie. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 pm, Mar. 2, Apr. 13, May 4, June 1. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Home & Garden Show: MC Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, noon-5 pm, Mar. 2; 9 am-4 pm, Mar. 3-4. 772-287-1088; .

Les Mack Trio: Standards, big band, jazz, Latin tunes. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 pm, Mar. 3. Ticket: 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Strawberry Festival: First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, 9 am-1 pm, Mar. 3. 561-746-5161; tequestapres.org.

Bull Run 5K: Individual or team runners. Merrill Lynch Building, 2301 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 6:30 am, Mar. 3. $25-$30; benefits United Way. Register: 772-223-6761; LIVEUNITEDmc.org.

Night Hike, Campfire Program: Owl pellet dissection, live owl exhibit, guided hike, ‘s’mores, hot cocoa. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 5:30-9 pm, Mar. 3. $10. Register: 772-334-4643; escmc.org.

Le Bal Masque: Greek dinner, auctions, entertainment. Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart, 6:30 pm, Mar. 3. $125. Benefits United for Families’ Road to Success program. Register: 772-398-2920; uff.us/lebalmasque.

Bazaar: Household items, jewelry, bakery. Village 7 Cedar Point Clubhouse, 2929 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 8:30 am-2 pm, Mar. 3. 772-221-3210.

Ham Radio Class: Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station No. 61, 10500 N. Military Trail, 9 am-3 pm, Mar. 3, 9 am-noon, Mar. 4. $15. 561-714-6673; .

Pearls Of Wisdom Gala: MC Library Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary. Sailfish Point Country Club, 1648 SE Sailfish Point Blvd., Stuart, 6:30-10:30 pm, Mar. 4. Ages: 21+. $350. Ticket: 772-221-1409; libraryfoundationmc.org.

“Yesterday, A Tribute To The Beatles”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 4. $40. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Slam Breakfast: Knights of Columbus, 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, 8-11:30 am, Mar. 4, Apr. 22. $2-$5. 772-286-7507; .

Piano Men II: Jim Witter, 1970s and 1980s music. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Mar. 4. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Coastal Lecture Series: Florida Oceanographic Society. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 7 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 5: Lucille Rights, “Early Coastal Prehistoric Indians”.

Mar. 26: M. Dennis Hanisak, Ph.D., “Submersed Plants of the Indian River Lagoon: A Floristic Inventory and Field Guide”.

Apr. 9: Vincent Encomio, Ph.D., “Florida Oceanographic Oyster Restoration”

Apr. 23: Bob Montanaro, “Ospreys of Pelican Island: An Exploration into the Life of the Fish Hawk”

Art Of The Age & The Story Of English: Thomas Gainsborough 1727-1788 film followed by related film on story of English. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, Mar. 6. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Apr. 3: Buddhist Art — Ajanta Caves in India

May 8: Alfred Stieglitz 1864-1946

Beach Dynamics: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, 10 am, Mar. 6. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

Secret Gardens Tour Kick-Off Party: Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, 1500 SW Capri St., Palm City, 5-7 pm, Mar. 7. $10. RSVP: 772-220-1090.

Kindergarten Registration: Jerry Thomas Elementary, 800 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter. 1 pm, Mar. 8. Ages 5 on or before Sept. 1. 561-741-9102; .

Campaign 2012: Talk, Q&A by Lynn University professor & political commentator. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 6:30 pm, Mar. 8. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

“Ballroom”: Musical. Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 8 pm, Mar. 9, 10, 14-17, 21-24; 2 pm, Mar. 11,18,25. $25. Ticket: 772-287-4884; barn-theatre.com.

Bingo Night: Unity of Stuart, 211 SE Central Parkway, 7 pm, Mar. 9. 772-286-3878; unityofstuart.org. $2 cards, $6/10. 772-286-3878.

A Pair To Remember Fashion Show: Luncheon benefiting Easter Seals. The Gardens Mall Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 11 am-2 pm, March 9. $125. Ticket: 561-471-1688; fl.easterseals.com.

The Curious Life Of An Everglades Ecologist: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, 7:30 pm, Mar. 8. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

Angling For Awareness: Inshore trout, snook, redfish and flounder catch/photo/release tournament to benefit Dandy-Walker research. Jensen Beach Causeway, near the pier, 7 am-2 pm, Mar. 10. $20 plus $5 per angler big fish. Pre-registration: 863-956-6993; .

Genealogy Class: 1940 Federal Census. Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2401 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 10 am-noon, Mar. 10. Adults. $3.50. Register: 772-567-7463; .

Doug MacCraw: Comedy, hypnotism. Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter, 8 pm, Mar. 10. Ages 13+. $20. Ticket: 561-575-4942; TheAtlanticTheater.com.

New To You Garage Sale: Indoor. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 1454 SW Mapp Rd., Palm City, 8 am-2:30 pm, Mar. 10. Tables $30-$50. 772-286-0019; .

“Steppin’ out in Style” Fashion Show: St. Christopher Council of Catholic Women fundraiser. Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 SE Miles Grant Rd., Stuart, noon, Mar. 10. $30. Ticket: 772-224-0824; .

Treasure Coast Oyster Fest: Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, 10 am-6 pm, Mar. 10-11. Benefits Oyster Reef Restoration. 772-486-4867; .

All Breed Dog Shows: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, 8 am-6 pm, Mar. 10-11. Benefits local animal rescue organizations. southfloridafair.com.

Art Fest By The Sea: 1 mile of 300 juried artists, live music, kids art competition. A1A from Marcinski Road in Jupiter to Donald Ross Road, 10 am-5 pm, Mar. 10-11. 561-746-6615; .

“Voices of Legends in Concert”: Starring Bobby Brooks Wilson. Eissey Campus Theater, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 pm, Mar. 11. $30-$35. 561-207-5900; johnnytunes.com.

Kane Cabaret Series: Sunday afternoon concert series benefiting the Council on Aging. Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Mar. 11. $12-$20. Ticket: 772-223-7800; kanecenter.org.

Conservation Program: Turtle research, Inwater Research Group. Knights of Columbus Hall, 7251 Gaines Ave., Stuart, 12:15 pm, Mar. 12. RSVP: 772-334-2584; gardenclubofstuart.org.

“Hello, Dolly!”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., Mar. 13-Apr. 1. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Horse Drawn Wagon Ride: Listen to tales, 45-min. ride. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE US 1., Hobe Sound, 10 am, Mar. 13. Ages 8+. $10. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

Open House: Redeemer Lutheran School, 2450 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 6:30-8 pm, Mar. 13. 772-286-0932; redeemerstuart.com.

Painting Still-Lifes: Quickly and easily with Marlene Evans Putnam. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 1 pm, Mar. 14. .

Native American Medicinal Plants: For the Florida garden. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 S.E. US 1, 7:30 pm, Mar. 15. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

Sandra Day O’Connor: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Mar. 15. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Generous Genealogist: Bring your research problems. Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2401 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 10 am-5 pm., Mar. 15. Adults. Reservation: 772-567-7463; .

Surf Contest: Single Fin Showdown, surfers to ride retro surfboards. 8 am, Mar. 17, south end of Stuart Beach, 889 NE Ocean Blvd., $45. Registration: Benefits United Way. 772-287-0041.

Luck O’ The Irish: A Comedy Revue, look at St. Patrick’s Day with Improv & Sketch. The Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd #34, Jupiter, 8 pm, Mar. 17. 13+. $16. Ticket: 561-575-4942; TheAtlanticTheater.com.”Breakfast & Brushes”: Watercolor class, breakfast; no experience necessary; all supplies included. Fish House Art Center, Studio B, 4745 SE DeSoto Ave., Port Salerno, 9-11 am, Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14. Ages 18-80. $35. Reservation: 772-343-8189; watercolorgallery.net.

Spring Training Classic Road Race: 5K and 10K road race. Roger Dean Stadium, 4751 Main St., Jupiter, 7:30 am, Mar. 18. $35. Register: springtrainingclassic.com. Also: Cops-N-Kids Fun Run: 6 pm, Mar. 17.

Talking Graphics with Waterscapes: Jane Davis Doggett art exhibition. Maritime & Classic Boat Museum, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, Opening reception 5-7 pm Mar. 18. Exhibit Mar. 19 – Apr. 18. Reservations: 772-692-1234; mcbmfl.org.

Shop to Give: Lunch event combines shopping, philanthropy for the Library Foundation. Yacht and Country Club of Stuart, 3883 SE Fairway East, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Mar. 19. Ages 21+. $150. Ticket: 772-221-1409; libraryfoundationmc.org.

The Big Taste: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach, Martin counties event. Evergreen Club, 4225 SW Bimini Cir. South, Palm City, 5 pm, Mar. 20. TheBigTaste.net; 772-283-8373.

“With The Marines At Tarawa”: Presented by Martin County’s U.S. Marines & F.M.F. Corpsmen. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Rd., Stuart, 10 am, Mar. 21. PG-13. 772-781-8176; .

ARTtalk Lecture Series: Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 21: Janet Batet, Jose A. Navarrete, “The Art Fair: How Basel, Venice & Miami Are Influencing the Production of Art”

Apr. 18: Jane du Brin, “The Influence of Modernist Ideals on Artists’ Treatment of the Figure”

May 16: Niurka Barroso, Deborah Gooch, Amarilis Velis, “Three Women Artists: Aesthetics & Identity”

Palm Beach International Boat Show: Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, noon-7 pm, Mar. 22; 10 am-7 pm, Mar. 23-24; 10 am-6 pm, Mar. 25. $0-$14. 800-940-7642; ShowManagement.com.

Wildlife Management Challenges: Changing climate, concerns for wildlife. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, 7:30 pm, Mar. 22. Ages 8+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

South Florida Music Fest: Bluegrass, acoustic music. Abacoa Town Center, Jupiter, 1-10 pm Mar. 23, 11 am-10 pm Mar. 24. $20-$30; Benefits Healing Touch Buddies. Ticket: 561-744-1760; SouthFloridaMusicFest.info.

Mutt Derby: Fur Seasons, 1310 SW Treasure Coast Commerce Way, Stuart, 8:45 am-12:30 pm, Mar. 24. $10 to race; benefits Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. 772-286-8283; thefurseasonsresort.com.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Piano quintets by Beach & Schumann.Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us. 11 am, Mar. 24.

ArtsFest 2012: Memorial Park, 80 E Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 10 am-5 pm, Mar. 24-25. Donation: $3. 772-287-6676; martinarts.org.

Secret Gardens Tour: Garden Club of Stuart, 10 am-4 pm, Mar. 24-25. $25. Ticket: 772-485-9092; gardenclubofstuart.org.

Our Sister’s Place Casino Night: Mangrove Bay, 110 Mangrove Bay Way, Jupiter, 5 pm, Mar. 24. Ages 21+. $60. Reservation: 561-744-6997; oursistersplace.com.

Cattle Barons Ball: Rockin H Ranch, Hendry Family Ranch, Palm City, 6 pm, Mar. 24. $200. Register: 772-287-7467.

Evening Of Excellence: Music by Eclipse; Bids for Kids auction. Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 SE Mariner Sands Dr., Stuart, 6 pm, Mar. 24. $150. Benefits Education Foundation. Ticket: 772-215-0075; educationalfoundationmc.org.

Previvor Conference: Admirals Cove Clubhouse, 200 Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter, 7:30 am-1:30 pm, Mar. 24. Registration: 561-427-0172; .

Gardens Tour, Ramble: Martin County gardens, 621 Palm Beach Rd., Stuart, 10 am- 4 pm, Mar. 24-25. Ticket: 772-971-4977; gardenclubofstuart.org.

John Pizzarelli Quartet: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 25. $50. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

PosiPalooza: Concert, New Thought artists. Unity of Stuart, 211 SE Central Pkwy., 7 pm, Mar. 25. $20. Ticket: 772-286-3878; unityofstuart.org.

Jay And The Americans: ’60s pop legends. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 26. $50-$65. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

You Go Girl!: Women’s charity trade show. Frenchman’s Reserve, 3370 Grande Corniche, Palm Beach Gardens, 2-7 pm, Mar. 27. $10. Ticket: 561-747-9550; yougogirljupiter.com.

Barley Barber Swamp: Guided tour through cypress preserve. Seminole Inn, 15885 SW Warfield Blvd., Indiantown, 7:30 am, Mar. 28. Ages 8+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

Every Woman Is My Sister Fundraiser: A celebration of survivors, featuring Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, 5:30, Mar. 29. $125. 772-223-2399; .

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Featuring Luis Gomez, Double Bass. Lyric Theater, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 4 pm, 8 pm, Mar. 30. $55-$60. Ticket: 866-310-7521; acomusic.org/store/Stuart-Lyric-Theatre.html.

Filming Nature’s Wonders Around The World: Award-winning cameraman shares work. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center, 13640 US 1, 7:30 pm, Mar. 30. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; .

“Romeo & Juliet”: Florida Classical Ballet Theatre. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 pm, Mar. 30-31; 2 pm, Mar. 31. $22-$32. Ticket: 561-207-5900; palmbeachstate.edu/x13030.xml.

Centerstage: Acts by Mo’s Danceworks, JB4, Jensen Beach High School Choir, South Fork High School Choir, Stuart School of Music; Eileen Hatt & Craig Galvin, etc. The Lyric’s Flagler Center, 201 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 6 pm, Mar. 31. $60. Ticket: 772-233-2393; connectingmartinkids.com.

Baby, We’ve Got It!: St. Luke’s fashion show, lunch. Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 SE Miles Grant Rd., Stuart, 11 am, Mar. 31. $35. Reservation: 772-219-7350; stlukesfl.org.

APRIL EVENTS

Mark Bittman: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Apr. 10. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Ballet Folklorico: Mexican dancers, musicians. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Apr. 11. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Creative Cocktails Creative Couture: Woman’s Club of Stuart, 729 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 5:30-8:30pm, Apr. 13. Ages 21+. $30-$35. Ticket: 772-834-8508; womansclubofstuart.com.

2012 Stuart Sailfish Regatta: Benefits USS Sailing Center, Children’s Museum and Maritime Museum. Stuart Causeway. 10 am, Apr. 13-15. stuartsailfishregatta.org.

Taste of Success International Wine Tasting: Harbour Bay Plaza, 3766 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall’s Point, 6 pm, Apr. 14. $50-$150; benefits Helping People Succeed Foundation. Reservation: 772-320-0776; hpsfl.org.

MAY EVENTS

Madeleine Albright: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, May 3. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

“Henry And Mudge”: Kids Korner Series. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 6 pm, May 4. $12. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

“Pippin”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm May 18-19, 2 pm May 20. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

JUNE EVENTS

“Bye Bye Birdie”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, June 29-30. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

JULY EVENTS

“Willy Wonka Jr.”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, July 27-28. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Planned at Madrona Manor, Voted One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

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Madrona Manor was recently voted one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the country by OpenTable reviewers. The Healdsburg fine dining restaurant is now accepting reservations for a 5-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner.

Healdsburg, CA (PRWEB) February 12, 2012

Couples looking for the ultimate romantic Valentine’s Day dinner are invited to spend the evening at Madrona Manor, an elegant Victorian inn nestled in the hills of California wine country that was recently named one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the U.S. in the 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards. The 5-course prix fixe menu, prepared by Michelin Star-winning chef Jesse Mallgren, is designed to tickle the senses and ignite the flames of passion.

“Bring your loved one to Madrona Manor for a sensual Valentine’s meal you will look back on with a smile for years to come,” invites Kevin West, manager of Madrona Manor.

Couples can complete the evening with a stay in one of Madrona Manor’s beautiful rooms or suites, all offered at 50% off for the evening with a dinner reservation.

OpenTable’s list of top 100 romantic restaurants is culled from more than 5 million reviews of 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia between January 2011 and December 2011.

“We love this list because it reminds us of the special connection between food and love,” says Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer of OpenTable. “This year’s honorees really understand the intimacy and joy that comes from sharing a meal with a loved one, and they continually succeed in making so many couples feel special.”

Sixteen of the restaurants on the list are in California, but Madrona Manor was the only restaurant in wine country to make the cut.

“We would like to thank OpenTable reviewers for rating us one of the most romantic restaurants in the country,” says West. “Our goal is to provide a welcoming, elegant ambiance and attend to every detail, so guests can relax and enjoy sumptuous cuisine with artfully paired wine in the company of their loved ones.”

Nestled in an elegant Victorian estate that is known as one of the finest luxury hotels in Napa or Sonoma counties, the restaurant of Madrona Manor is run by Chef Jesse Mallgren, who has total creative control over the kitchen.

Since 1999, Chef Mallgren has been creating inspired cuisine at the Healdsburg fine dining restaurant. He specializes in superb new California cuisine based on a classic French foundation of sauces and stock punctuated by global influences. Chef Mallgren honed his culinary skills alongside some of the most esteemed names in the culinary world, including Jeremiah Tower and Gary Danko. He is known in culinary circles for his unconventional ingredient pairings.

Under Chef Mallgren, Madrona Manor has become one of the most celebrated places in Sonoma or Napa for fine dining. The restaurant was recently awarded its 5th Michelin Star in a row. Additional honors include a 27 Zagat rating and “Zagat Top Spot” award, inclusion on OpenTable’s list of the top 100 “Best Overall” restaurants in the U.S., a Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants honor from the San Francisco Chronicle in 2009, and glowing reviews from Wine Spectator and the Press Democrat, among others.

To make a reservation for Valentine’s Day dinner, call Madrona Manor at (866) 319-8212 or visit madronamanor.com.

About Madrona ManorNestled in the hills above the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, Madrona Manor is an exceptionally lovely Victorian estate surrounded by eight acres of wooded and landscaped grounds. The Mansion, built in 1881, has been a destination for discerning guests seeking a stay in the gracious wine country of northern California since 1981. Whether visitors come to get away from it all, or to reconnect with friends and loved ones, Madrona Manor is one of the finest locations for an out-of-town weekend, party, executive retreat, or wedding reception in Napa or Sonoma Counties.

Visitors are invited to enjoy a romantic meal in the acclaimed fine dining restaurant, engage in quiet conversation with drinks on the veranda, or relax by a cozy fire in the winter or the pool in the summer. At the end of the day, a peaceful night’s stay awaits guests staying in any of the elegant rooms.

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Cage fired up in ‘Ghost Rider’ sequel

Posted by on February 21, 2012 No comments

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Here we are, though, five years later, getting a sequel, “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.’’ And it plays markedly better, thanks to slightly tighter focus from the recoiffed Cage and plenty of stylish visuals from new franchise directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. (Or “Neveldine/Taylor,’’ as they’ve insisted on billing themselves, ad agency-style, here and in their addictively trashy “Crank’’ flicks.)

For reasons that surely have everything to do with budget, the story finds Blaze holed up in Eastern Europe, nearly broken by his curse. He rallies with a nudge from Moreau (Idris Elba, with an awful French accent), a gun-toting religious disciple trying to protect a boy mysteriously being targeted by the satanic Roarke (Ciarán Hinds, more smarmy than scary). Standard stuff, but oh, Johnny, the frenetic flair with which it’s delivered. Ghost Rider’s appearance in his initial showdown with the bad guys has a “Halloween’’-worthy tension and creepiness that’s dazzlingly rendered by the movie’s effects artists. Neveldine and Taylor streamline Blaze and the devil’s back stories through semi-animated sequences that look all the more striking in 3-D.

The filmmakers can’t keep it up for the entirety of the hour-and-a-half running time, but they throw enough inventive craziness at us to legitimize a sequel that no one really asked for. And it’s enough to make Cage’s own brand of crazy blend right in.

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Wine Competitive Events – Vining Regarding Greatness

Posted by on February 21, 2012 No comments

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CHEF’S PROFILE: Great food, service and views combine at Poppy’s

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As part of our newly-launched chef profile series, The Log recently caught up with Tyler McMahan, executive chef of Poppy’s Crazy Lobster in Destin.

Log: Tell us about your culinary experience/work history.

McMahan: My culinary adventure started at Bay Café in Fort Walton Beach under Chef Julien LaRaunt. There I learned the basics of French culinary and found the passion of food and wine. Next, I went to Poppy’s Seafood Factory and studied under Chef Shane Quinlan and Chef Angus Hoffman. They helped me to perfect my culinary skills. The last four years, I was the executive chef for Tommy Bahamas in Orlando. Here I became the youngest executive chef the company ever had and was on the company’s menu development and concept development team. I finally got back home and am now the Executive Chef of the Crazy Lobster on the Destin Harbor.

Log: Where does your inspiration come from when creating dishes?

McMahan: My inspiration has always been my surroundings. I think restaurants should have menus indigenous to their location.  Being a southerner and on the Gulf of Mexico, the southern coastal ingredients influence all my food and flavors to come from our local farms and boats right here on our beautiful Emerald Coast.

Log: What is your signature dish and why?

McMahan: Right now my signature dish is Blackened Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Stoneground Yellow Grits with Tasso sauce. This dish just seems to stand out with new flavors and exciting combinations from the Cajun sausage to the pablano peppers we use in the dish.

Log: What famous chef do you admire the most? 

McMahan: Thomas Keller of the French Laundry in Napa Valley

Log: What is your favorite ingredient and why?

McMahan: My favorite ingredient is saffron. It brings out both color and flavor in your food. Although it’s the most expensive; a little bit goes a long way.

Log: What makes your restaurant like no other?

McMahan: First, would have to be our staff — from the front of the house to the back of the house, we have great people who want to provide the best food and service possible.  Second, would have to be the food. I think we are going to surprise everyone this year with our new menu. It’s fun, exciting, and different. Third, would have to be the view — located directly across from Norriego Point, overlooking the Gulf makes for a breathtaking fun dining experience.

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Hunterdon is wine country: Grow it, make it, drink it

Posted by on February 20, 2012 No comments

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Hunterdon people love the fact that farms still exist here. Residents want to preserve the rural setting and regularly vote public funds to support this idea.

But preservation is only one way to maintain a rural setting. When working farms close down, it is usually because they are not sustainable economically. Large tracts of corn and wheat have disappeared because many farmers can no longer make a living growing corn and wheat.

To maintain farms in Hunterdon, farmland must be put to a use that is economically viable. Rural settings might be the desirable endgame, but the mechanism to get there is quite another matter.

Peter Leitner believes he is developing one of the answers.

“You need a high-value crop,” Leitner told me. “I believe that vineyards are an important part of the future of Hunterdon.”

Seven years ago, Leitner started up Mount Salem Vineyards. It occupies 300-year-old farmland located at 54 Mount Salem Road near Pittstown.

“Contrary to what the experts used to think, Hunterdon is ideal (for vineyards), if you plant the right grapes,” Leitner said.

He has found the soil, the slope of the land, and the weather to be ideal for his vineyard. No French grapes here—they are Austrian and northern Italian.

The first vines were planted in 2005, and in 2010 he established the winery. There are now 6.5 acres of grapes.

The varietals produced here are the most appropriate for the local soils, he said. Reds include Blaufrankisch, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt (all Austrian) and Cabernet Franc (northern Italy). Whites are Riesling and Gruner Veltliner (both Austrian) and Pinot Grigio (northern Italy).

In addition to his estate-grown grapes, Leitner sources grapes from other New Jersey vineyards. These include four reds (Syriah, Dolcetto, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo) and one white (Traminette). Mount Salem also serves as a Rutgers University test site for 10 Italian varietals.

During March on Saturdays, noon to 5, people are invited to tastings here. For an appointment, call 908-735-9359.

If you want to try your hand at wine making, there are some open-house sessions at Grape Finale, Raritan Township, coming up in March and April to introduce you to the process. Without owning a vineyard, you can make the wines you want — from crushing the grapes to labeling the bottle.

Grape Finale is Hunterdon’s first wine making school. It was established last year, and open houses are set for March 31, April 14 and 28, 2 to 6 p.m. This operation is at 8 Bartles Corner Road.

“People come here to purchase grapes, crush, press, and bottle wines,” said Lisa Van Den Woldenberg. “You can even order your own labels for holidays, gifts, corporate events. Some companies use their own logos.”

She helps people through the process of making their own wines. She does not teach, but she can supply everything you need for wine making. All the necessary equipment is on-site. Currently, some three dozen barrels of clients’ wines are in process from earlier pressings.

Wine can take months to mature. Grape Finale offers three different oak barrels — American, French and Hungarian. Each imparts a distinctive flavor to the wine.

“Right now, we’re getting ready to bottle the Chilean wines (from last year),” Van Den Woldenberg explained. “By June, we’ll be doing the Californian.”

To register for one of the open houses, call 908-237-0302. For more information, visit GrapeFinale.com.

If you make your own wine, I suppose you could call yourself a boutique wine maker. But there is stiff competition.

“We specialize in unique, small production boutique wines from all over the world,” said Erin Rogers. She is manager at Tewksbury Fine Wine & Spirits.

This specialty shop in Oldwick is stocked with artisanal wines, craft beers, and fine cheeses from all over the world. It opened in 2005, and it is owned by Andrea Maranca. She personally selects wines from worldwide boutique wineries producing less than 1,000 cases each year.

“We keep track of customers’ preferences,” added Rogers. On weekends, bottles are opened for tastings. There are monthly wine and beer clubs, and the shop delivers locally. It is open seven days — call 908-439-0007 for hours. For more information, visit TewksburyFineWine.com.

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The Sparkling White Wine vs. Champagne Debate: French Vintners Say “Non”

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Many people know by now that the term Champagne, which was used for years to refer to any sparkling white wine, is actually much more specific. Much the way Kleenex and Q-Tip have become household names for facial tissues and cotton swabs, this specific brand of sparkling white wine suffered due to its own popularity, as imitators from all over Europe sought to use the name associated with nobility, exclusivity, and class. And for a long time this situation held. But as the drink became popular with the growing U.S. middle class in the 19th Century, sparking white wine growers and makers in the Champagne region of France decided that they needed to fight harder to protect their exclusive rights to the name.

An 1891 treaty legally reserved the name Champagne for just this purpose. However, even though through both world wars the brand was seen not just as an international treasure but a specific object of pride for the French by most people in the world, the proliferation of the name’s misuse to describe any sparkling white wine continued. This despite the fact that with international support the French authorities can seize any mislabeled shipment and destroy it to protect the brand. Since the formation of the European Union, which forced all the countries in Europe to come into complete compliance with the treaty, the issue has received more attention.

People now understand, for the most part, that the term Champagne can’t accurately be applied to any sparkling white wine. This has given rise to the popularity of other brands such as Prosecco. And to be reasonable, there is plenty of precedence and merit to the claim that the brand deserves to be protected by strict labeling regulations. Many other wines enjoy this degree of protection, such that international wine makers often must specify where their wine was grown as well as the variety of grape.

The reasoning is part commercial – protecting a brand gives owners the ability to market it more effectively and thus charge higher prices – and part science. Many grapes, especially those used for sparkling white wine, are very expressive of the minerals and elements in the water, soil, and air where they grew. Wine tasters with refined palettes can identify different regions of growth for the same grape and same wine production technique, even when all of them come from within France. So there is certainly something to the claim that Champagne from the specific region of France is physically different than other sparkling white wines.

The reality is that the United States, which produces a fair amount of sparking white wine and consumes a great deal as well, is slow to comply with the regulation. But few would suffer if the country began to enforce compliance. Those who own mislabeled brands will have to invest to change future labeling, but they are profiting from a high-jacked brand anyway, so as long as they aren’t forced to re-label bottles already in circulation and ready for shipping, it is not unreasonable. And consumers can learn the difference – those who can actually taste the supposed superiority of a sparkling white wine from Champagne, France can spend the extra for this exclusively-priced product, while everyone else can continue to celebrate with other, satisfactory brands and be no worse for it.

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2010 Renegade Reserve Malbec « Full Pull Wines Offer Archive

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1329728533 96 2010 Renegade Reserve Malbec « Full Pull Wines Offer Archive

Hello friends. We have first dibs today on a killer new Renegade project from Trey Busch.

Only 40 cases of this are available. Because of our list’s long, strong support for the Renegade program, Trey has offered us as much of that 40-case chunk as we can handle. If we have demand for all 40 cases, we get all 40 cases. Any leftovers will be sold, as futures, to other restaurant/retail accounts. This wine will, for certain, be completely sold out by the time it hits the ground in Seattle (early March).

A quick reminder of what the Renegade program is all about: A winery is sitting on barrels of wine that it doesn’t want to release under its own label. In our current financial climate, there are a myriad of reasons why this could be the case. Regardless, Trey (whose main label is Sleight of Hand Cellars) purchases the barrels, bottles the wine under his Renegade label, and sometimes signs a non-disclosure agreement regarding the source of the juice.

In some cases, there is very little information about what’s in the bottle. In this case, I have managed to wrangle, cajole, beg a good bit of information out of the head renegade. Here’s what we know:

1. This is single-vineyard, and we know the (outstanding) vineyard source: StoneTree. I just wrote about this Wahluke Slope vineyard (located here), farmed by Tedd Wildman, a few weeks ago, and it’s amazing to see this site continue to skyrocket up the charts of important Washington vineyards.

2. We know the vintage, 2010, the first of two cool vintages in a row in Washington. A vintage that was nervewracking for most of the summer, it ended up with enough nice weather in autumn to turn the tables, becoming a potentially classic vintage in the mold of 1999: long hang-times, good ripeness at moderate alcohols, terrific acid set. Recall that StoneTree is one of the warmer sites in Washington. Warm site, cool year, balanced wine.

3. We know the barrel regimen: The wine spent 15 months in exactly two barrels, both of them 3-year-old French; not exactly neutral, but far from new.

4. We know this was originally intended for a winery in the Walla Walla Valley.

5. We know the wine will be delivered in early March and will not be available for reorder.

This is a seriously strong Malbec, strong enough that Trey has bottled it under the “Renegade Reserve” label. Where there have been many Renegade wines, I think you can count the number of Reserves on one hand.

Putting together this offering has been like something out of a John le Carre novel (Tinker, Tailor, Winemaker, Malbec?). Bits and pieces of information have emerged over time. A sample was overnighted to me from Walla Walla, arriving in an anonymous brown shipper. When I opened it, the bottle looked more suited to olive oil than wine and had a “Ray’s Boathouse 50th Anniversary” label on it.

But the juice inside was magic.

My issues with Washington Malbec have never been about quality; only about price. This bottle has both: high quality and competitive tariff. It’s a fine reminder of the potential that this grape has in Washington. When it’s at its best (like this bottle), it blurs the line between Malbec’s old-world home of Cahors and its new-world stronghold of Argentina. Here you get glimpses of a fine Cahors – a big rocky-mineral spine, chewy black-tea tannins – and the generosity of cocoa-dusted fruit we’ve come to expect from Argentine versions.

A beautiful wine to look at, it’s positively resplendent in its youthful, inky, glass-staining black-purple. The aromatics speak of something exotic to come: flinty minerals and mountain berries and violets and English breakfast tea. There is a sense of depth and palate-weight without heaviness; this exudes balance and class rare for an under-$20 tariff.

Please limit order requests to 12 bottles, and we’ll do our best to fulfill all requests. The wine should arrive in early March, at which point it will be available for pickup or shipping during the spring shipping window.

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Benefits of 1000 bottles of red wine could come from pill

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Washington, Feb 5 : Lovers of red wine were delighted when it was found to contain resveratrol – a compound supposed to improve health and maybe even lengthen life.

But studies have insisted that to see benefits, you would need to consume large amounts of the compound – more than is found in a bottle of wine.Now a new study suggests we could get the equivalent of large resveratrol doses from pills we already have- a class of drugs that are being tested for use as treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.The findings suggest these drugs, known as known as phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4) inhibitors, may provide a practical way to reap red wine’s benefits than consuming buckets of the stuff (which would certainly carry health risks).”[The study] reveals a novel utility for this class of drugs that hasn’t been explored before,” said study researcher Dr. Jay H. Chung, chief of the Laboratory of Obesity and Aging Research at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.However, the study was conducted in mice, and the results will need to be replicated in people.In the study, scientists aimed to figure out exactly how resveratrol, a compound in red wine, acts inside cells. They discovered resveratrol works in a different manner than previously thought.The study showed that resveratrol inhibits a protein known as phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4). That meant that resveratrol is a PDE4 inhibitor.Knowing that drugs called PDE4 inhibitors werebeing tested to treat Alzheimer’s, the researchers gave one such drug, called rolipram, to mice.They found the drug produced all the health benefits of resveratrol, including preventing diet-induced obesity and improving control over blood sugar levels.In studies on people, resveratrol has been shown to have anti-diabetes effects. But people would need to consume about 1,000 bottles of red wine a day in order to take in enough resveratrol to see true health benefits, Chung said.PDE4 inhibitors could provide a realistic way for people to get the same benefits, the researchers said. In addition, PDE4 inhibitors may be less toxic than resveratrol itself, because the compound interacts with many proteins inside cells.”By just targeting the key player [PDE4] you minimize the potential for adverse effects,” Chung added.Chung said he is planning to conduct a follow-up study that examines the effects of rolipram on obese people with insulin resistant.The study has been published in the journal Cell. (ANI)

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Solvang Tasting Rooms:

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1329696129 47 Solvang Tasting Rooms:

If you’re looking for Solvang tasting rooms, two good bets are the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room and its sister tasting room, Toccata.

Both Solvang tasting rooms are operated by Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, a small premium estate winery in Santa Barbara County named for its two owners, Louis Lucas and Royce Lewellen.

The two friends established the winery in 1996, but Louis Lucas had been growing premium grapes for wineries across California since 1970 before finally setting up his own winery.

With over forty years of experience as a grape grower, he is passionate about his craft. He’s affectionately known as the “Dirtman” by club members and tasting room staff. Louis Lucas describes his craft this way:

“We grow the grapes that have produced some of the finest wines in California. We strive to find a balance between the soil, the vine, and Mother Nature.”

Actually, both of the owners can often be found pouring the wine in the Lucas & Lewellen Solvang tasting room, which gives you the chance to chat with the grower while sipping his wine, if you’re lucky enough to drop in when one of them is there.

The vineyards (about 400 estate acres, all told) are located in three distinct microclimates in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Countyis famous for its diversity of microclimates and soils types, which makes it possible to get superb results with a large number of grape varieties.

Lucas and Lewellen have their vineyards planted to twenty-five different varietals. The Goodchild Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley is cooled by maritime fog most mornings, and the area is renowned for having the longest growing season of any wine region in California.  The Los Alamos Vineyard, with more moderate temperatures, is north of Los Olivos and, at nearly 300 acres, is Lucas & Lewellen’s largest vineyard. Bordeauxvarieties thrive in the warmer Valley View Vineyard near the Santa Ynez River bed in the warm Santa Ynez Valley. All grapes are sustainably grown and hand-picked under the watchful eye of Louis Lucas and Megan McGrath Gates, who has been the Lucas and Lewellen Winemaker since 2007.  A graduate of the UC Davis winemaking certificate program, McGrath Gates describes her role in the winemaking process this way:

“My job is to allow the grapes to showcase their natural characteristics.”

Fine Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon are produced under the Lucas & Lewellen label and they also bottle other varietals and blends under the Toccata and Queen of Hearts labels.

As the name suggests, the Toccata label graces Italian style wines, including the varietals Pinot Grigio, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Moscato, and Sangiovese as well as “Super Tuscan” blends of Bordeaux and Italian varietals. They are approachable in style, offer excellent quality at reasonable prices and can, of course, be sampled in the Toccata Solvang tasting room. The Toccata Tasting Room also features a variety of gourmet foods, Italian gifts, paintings, and unique wine-related items.

The original Solvang tasting room, Lucas & Lewellen, offers a sampling of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards premium estate wines made from French Varietals. Tastings highlight rich and full-bodied reds, fine white wines, and their popular sparkling wine, made in the methode traditionale. In addition to over twenty world class wines, the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room also features a variety of gourmet foods, gifts, and unique wine related items.

The tasting fees at the Lucas & Lewellen tasting room are $8.00 per person for five samples of the Traditional List and the White Wine List.  The “Fun Wine List,” featuring bubbly, port, and sweeter “party wines”, or the Reserve and Bordeaux Lists are available for tasting at $12.00 per person. After tasting at Lucas & Lewellen, visit the other Solvang tasting room, Toccata, and take half off the regular tasting fee of $8-12 per person.

Just like the sister Solvang tasting room discount at Lucas & Lewellen, Toccata guests are invited to taste the French styled varietals at the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room for half off the regular tasting fee.

Tasting is always complimentary at both Solvang tasting rooms for Toccata and Lucas & Lewellen Wine Club members. The tasting rooms are open seven days each week, excluding major holidays, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM, but they usually stay open later than that on weekend evenings. They are also dog and kid friendly, so don’t hesitate to bring the whole family.

The Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room is located at 1645 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang, California and can be reached directly by telephone at (805) 686-9336. Toccata is located one block up from the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room at 1665 Copenhagen Drive, and can be reached at (805) 686-5506.

To get to the Solvang tasting rooms, one very good option is to take a Santa Barbara wine tours limo. Click on the link to find out more: A and J Limousine.

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