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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Over the weekend I attended Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, which is one of the premiere 3-day music festivals in the United States. The mega event began in 2008, but has since grown to become a major summer attraction for San Francisco and Bay Area residents and tourists. People from all over the country […]
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Back-To-School Saturday

Traditionally, August represents the final days of summer and the beginning of the new school year. In celebration of this transitional time period, Teen Vogue has declared August 11th as Back-To-School Saturday. On that day, retailers across the country will be participating by hosting special events and offering discounts and deals. For those of Continue Reading
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San Francisco Wine Auction

San Francisco Wine Auction
On Saturday (April 21st), the 36th Annual San Francisco Wine Auction at The Fairmont Hotel in the Nob Hill district of San Francisco took place. San Francisco Wine Auction The phenomenal, patriotic-themed black-tie event (attended by hundreds of wine collectors, socialites, and Bay Area executives) included fine wine tasting (by 40 world class Continue Reading
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Earth Day Celebration

This weekend I will be in San Francisco (California) to attend the 36th Annual Wine Auction (check back next week for photos and event coverage). During my visit to SF (also known as “The Greenest City in North America”), I plan on attending the Earth Day San Francisco celebration on April 22nd at Civic Center.   […]
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Lexus Grand Tasting ~ 5th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine In just five short years, the Lexus Grand Tasting at Pebble Beach Food & Wine (presented by American Express Publishing) has quickly become known by foodies and wine aficionados across the country as one of the most spectacular opportunities to enjoy over 300 wines […]
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Best of the Blue

Best of the Blue Monterey County Vintners Growers Association
Hosted by the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, the “Best of the Blue” event was held on November 12th at the Del Monte Aviation Center in Monterey, California. The highly popular food and wine festival attracted hundreds of foodies, wine lovers, and socialites. “Best of the Blue™ takes its name from Continue Reading
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Big Sur Food & Wine Festival

The Big Sur Food & Wine Festival is an annual culinary event that captures the essence of Big Sur’s eclectic community, artistic expression, and unique cultural heritage. In addition to showcasing a range of wineries and restaurants, the 3-day festival raises funds for the community.   I attended the Grand Tasting at the renowned Henry Continue Reading
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Snap, Crackle, & Pop Art!

I recently attended the opening night exhibit of “Pop Icons: Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein” at the Monterey Museum of Art – La Mirada. Below is the event invitation cover, featuring artwork by Andy Warhol entitled Liz, created in 1964, in the form of a color offset lithograph. “Pop artis an art movementthat emerged in Continue Reading
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Carmel Art & Film Festival

Over the weekend, I attended one of the Carmel Art & Film Festival events called “Art In The Park” (at Devendorf Park in downtown Carmel-by-the-sea). This premiere festival showcases independent films, contemporary art, music, and photography from around the world. The Art in the Park event featured artists who use various mediums, Continue Reading
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