Artists showing at Modesto Art and Wine Festival 2010

Author: sacadmin  //  Category: Art, Events, Exhibition, Festivals, Food & Wine, Wine Country

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Time
September 25 · 11:00am – 8:00pm

Location downtown Modesto, blocked off I, J, tenth and eleventh, and Gallo Center, around 1010 Tenth Street

More Info allegedly 100s of artists, cost you $5 in advance, tix at Tresetti’s, $10 at gate, wine extra, art for sale, activities, blocked off streets, porta potties, acoustic music on three stages, various venues open, silent auction for Mistlin Gallery, art in lobby of Gallo Center. Some of us plan to be there with art on display, and hoping to get a crowd. website is www.modestoartandwine.com This is not the official facebook listing for this one, just the first one up.

Salmon Tasting and Wine Pairing

Author: sacadmin  //  Category: Events, Food & Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Country
Time
September 1 · 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar, Loehmann’s Plaza


More Info
$10 a person, 30 people max. Reservations required 916.489.1822.
Salmon-This will be a blind tasting. The guest will write what they think each is on a comment card for discussion. Three different types of Salmon will be served, 1 oz. piece of each: Pacific King, Sockeye and Loch Duart Scottish Salmon.
Alan Irvine (owner) and Ashley Eilers (Executive Chef) will attend and speak about the different types of Salmon i.e.: history of… Salmon and Fisheries, Spawning, MSC Certification, Sustainability, processing.Wine- The wines will be provided by Francis Ford Coppola Presents, LLC. Jack Marx, District Manager of Northern California will attend and talk about each wine as they relate to the salmon.

25th Annual Festa Italiana

Author: sacadmin  //  Category: Festivals, Food & Wine, Music

All Things Italian in Sacramento! Everyone is Italian at Festa Italiana! Experience a trip to Italy without leaving Sacramento.

Each year, about 3,500 people from the Italian community gather together for the largest Italian celebration in the Sacramento region and two days of food, music and fun! Festa Italiana is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top Italian Festivals. There is something for the whole family! Festa Italiana boasts great Italian foods, beer, wines, beverages and desserts, all enjoyed while listening to live entertainment by some of the best Italian and local entertainers. Watch performances of BALLIAMO! And I BAMBINI dance groups or get up on stage and dance the night away to live music. There is an extensive marketplace, Italian car show, salami toss, kids’ games and bocce ball. You could even win a trip to Italy!

Tickets: Admission $10; kids 15 & under FREE (FREE parking)

Phone: (916) 482-5900

Buy Tickets

Venue:

Croation American Cultural Center

3730 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821

Dates:
August 7-August 8, 2010

Times:
Saturday, 11am-10pm
Sunday, 11am-6pm

Bastille Day Celebration

Author: sacadmin  //  Category: Events, Exhibition, Festivals, Food & Wine

Café Americain, Sacramento Opera and Sterling Caviar invite you to delight your senses in observance of Bastille Day with a decadently delicious celebration of our food, wine, & art cultures at a “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

The evening’s festivities will feature a tantalizing variety of delights and entertainment including:

-VIP reception featuring champagne and exquisite caviar appetizers

-Three performances by Sacramento Opera

-Vodka caviar tasting pairing a variety of exotic vodkas with several grades of the finest local Sterling Caviar with commentary by Darrel Corti

-Fire dancers’ exhibition

-European fashion show

-Traditional French Style Absinthe Tasting

-Exhibits and wine tastings with local wineries

-La Piece de Resistance

-Sturgeon Feast served in the courtyard.

This is a first time ever world class event, that will heighten your awareness and appreciation of the fine arts and all things refined in Sacramento. Space is limited. A portion of the proceeds are to benefit Sacramento Opera.

Tickets:

Door $150
VIP $50 VIP *First 70 Guests only
*Sterling Caviar will be available at distributer prices at this event only

Phone: (916) 498-9098

Venue:

Cafe Americain

1023 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818

Dates:
July 10, 2010

Times:

Sat 7pm-10pm