Saturday,
December 20th
Cindy Newkirk
Steinbeck Vineyards & The WineYard
Cindy graduated from Concordia University in Portland, OR with a B.A. in education and from Concordia University in Irvine, CA with an M.A. in reformation history and theology. She worked in youth ministry in the Lutheran Church before moving to Paso Robles. Cindy farms the wine grapes – yes, tractor work, irrigation, etc, etc, etc.
Cindy and her husband Tim continue to develop The WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards, which is dedicated to the mission of educating the public and would be vintners on the care and feeding of wine grapes.
Cindy speaks publicly on behalf of the Paso Robles wine industry and serves on the Board of Directors for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
See www.pasowine.com
History of Steinbeck Vineyards
Cindy's dad, Howie Steinbeck, whose great grandparents (The Ernst family) began farming wine grapes and making wine in 1884 in Geneseo, California. Howie continues that tradition by delivering premium wine grapes to wineries across California. His track record over the past 25 years proves his skill and passion. Cindy and Tim Newkirk have worked in the family business since 1997. Their son Ryan Newkirk, a sixth generation Paso Robles farmer, has recently joined the family team and plans to continue our farming tradition.
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Jeanette Hurtor, Author
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tapas
Sure, tapas have become a hot item in restaurants across the country, but how can our listeners bring the style and sophistication of these savory Spanish dishes into their
at-home entertaining?
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tapas, that's how.
This new book
offers 75 mouth watering tapas recipes, comlete with a full-color photography section to enhance readers' understanding of presentation
About the author:
Jeanette Hurt (Milwaukee, WI) has published extensively on cooking, food wine and travel. The author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World, she has also drawn on her experience living in Madrid to publish articles on tapas and entertaining.
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Dec 20 (Sat) to Dec 25 (Thu) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Riverbench Winery & Vineyard – Santa Maria
Pairing wine with Christmas Cookies
Now, here's a wine event you don't see everyday!
Pairing wine with Christmas Cookies...Gingerbread, Oatmeal Raisin Spice, Peanut Butter… Join us as we explore the unconventional pairing of Christmas Cookies with wine.
Call 805-937-8340 or email: Riverbench Cookies
www.riverbench.com
Dec 20 – 21(Sat-Sun) 11AM - 5 PM
Various Locales – Santa Maria Valley
Wine Christmas Passport Weekend
Celebrate the holiday spirit with family and friends while tasting fine local wines. All tickets include a passport, Riedel tasting glass, and wine tasting at all eight participating Santa Maria Valley wineries.
Tickets are available in advance only for $30 each and make a perfect gift.
For tickets or more information please email info@smvwc.com or call 1.866.480.5194.
Visit www.smvwc.com/calendar for more information.
January 15th – 18th (Thur – Sun)
Various Venues – San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast Folk Festival
The Boutique Hotel Collection invites you to celebrate a California tradition of folk music by attending these Americana themed events.
Enjoy outstanding food and drink created by the Central Coast's premier local chefs, wineries and breweries, live music from beloved local and non-local bands, original artwork and artists, all here on the beautiful central coast.
Do not miss this weekend of folksy fun, food, art, friends, relaxation, and music
www.centralcoastfolkfestival.com
Outside's Go Magazine
Big, beautiful article on Paso Robles Wine Makers (and what they're wearing this season) and Wine Country
Click here to see the full article
December 19 (Fri) 7 PM
SLO Down Pub, Arroyo Grande - FREE
Holidaze With The Cliffnotes
Jimmy & the Magic Christmas Tree
Featuring Cliff "Cringle" Stepp on guitar and vocals and Joe "I'm a Coal Man" Rank on blues harp and vocals. Performing the annual epic story song, "Jimmy and the Magic Christmas Tree." You'll never look at Christmas trees the same way again!
(805) 473-0102
www.slodownpub.com
www.TheCliffnotes.com
January 17 (Sat) 7:30 PM
Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles – $20
Alex de Grassi
A Grammy Award nominee and Indie Award nominee for The Water Garden and the subject of a PBS concert/interview television show, Alex de Grassi.
Since his first 1978 recording on Windham Hill Recordshe has played many notable venues such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Belfast International Festival, Telluride, and Wolftrap.
Presented in conjunction with SLO Folks.
Call 888-DAM-FINE (326-3463)
www.castorocellars.com
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