July 31, 2012
This Thursday and Saturday cruise over to La Quinta and relax at LQ Wine as you taste new wines that will soon become your favorites!
At only $10 per person you and your friends can enjoy a night of aromas, tantalizing tastes, friendly chatter and toasts to more happy times ahead.
These exceptional wines from all around the world are hand-selected for you based on flavors that you might not know, but will love! With a minimum of five wines to taste, there’s no limit to where your tongue can take you as you explore all the global mixtures these choice vineyards have to offer.
Happening every Thursday between 4:00pm-7:00pm, and Saturdays from 2:00pm-5:00pm, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.
You won’t want to take on these warm summer evenings without wine and your friends after your visit to LQ Wines!
For more information, click here.
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July 28, 2012
You can still add your name and get pre-qualified to purchase a home at both communities.
So, stop by this week to tour the models, get pre-qualified and add your name to the priority sales list – all before the official sales dates of 8/11 for The Village and 8/25 for Vinsanto! Our sales offices are closed on Tues & Wed, but any other day this week would be great to see you!
Vinsanto in Livermore Sales Release Date for Phase 2 is 8/25/12.
The Village at Ironwood in Pleasanton Sales Release Date for Phase 11 is 8/11/12.
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July 26, 2012
This Saturday the time has come to giggle, chuckle, snort and fall on the floor laughing.
The Nothing Formal Comedy Show at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella is where you should be this Saturday!
A staple on MTV for many years, comedian Bill Bellamy will be in the house this Saturday! Bellamy has been featured on the popular HBO show Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam as well as numerous feature films including, The Brothers, Fled and Love Jones.
Also on Saturday, catch comedian and actor Felipe Esparza. Esparza is often recognized relatable comedic style and his wild hair, and has been featured on Showtime’s “Diamonds In the Rough,” ABC’s “Comics Unleashed,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and Galavision’s “Que Locos.”
With these two men cracking jokes all night, you’re sure to go home repeating the lines that made you laugh so hard you cried!
For more information or to order tickets for the event, click here.
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July 25, 2012
With panoramic views, award winning wines and some classic tunes, you can make this Friday night, and every Friday this summer, an evening to remember at Garré Vineyard & Winery in Livermore!
Here’s the lineup:
July 27 – John Mcgue
August 3 – Chris Ahlman
August 10 – Steven Gary
August 17 – The Rhythm Crew
August 24 – Andy Joe Stewart
August 31 – Blue House
With these soulful, bluesey, folk and summertime songs playing in the background, take the time to enjoy a delectable meal from the Patio at Garré and of course a glass or two of smooth wine.
Garré’s family wine can be dated back to the early 19th century with vineyards right outside Genoa, Italy.
Take part of this Garré family summer tradition of wine, live music, good food and – you can even try your hand at a game of bocce ball!
For more information about the exciting summer lineup at Garré Vineyard & Winery, click here.
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July 23, 2012
Come visit this week and check out our last remaining home in phase 1! Ask Kylene or Jenna to show you home site #5, which will have a beautiful Residence 2 built on it. There is still time to select your favorite options for the interior of this home, as long as you move quickly!
We will be releasing Phase 2 shortly, and all of the other homes in Phase 1 have been sold! Watch our website and blog for more updates!
Kitchen & Nook of the Plan 2 Model Home at Vinsanto in Livermore
July 18, 2012
A little bluegrass music and a little yellow flower means just one thing is coming: The 3rd Annual Lemon Lily Festival in Idyllwild!
July 21-22, come and learn about the lily, dance to bluegrass music, taste the smells, hike the trails, play in Pioneer town, create art and connect with your friends and neighbors.
This year the festival is focusing on the education and restoration of the Lemon Lily through classes, garden tours and the selling of the seeds and plants.
The Taste of Idyllwild features recipes inspired by this flower from local restaurants. A local brewmeister also created a beer called “Lemon Lily Honey Cristalweizen” and this light beer is definitely something you will want to try!
15 local artists created hand-painted banners, hung throughout Idyllwild, to vamp up this exciting event. These banners were painted with a two week time frame and where judged as well. After the festival the banners will be auctioned off with the proceeds being split between the artist and planning for next year’s festival.
At the end of the weekend, you could be the lucky winner of one of four gift baskets for raffle containing gift certificates, products, inn stays and food!
You will fall in love with the Lemon Lily and of course, the bluegrass tunes. For more information on this fun and unique festival, click here.
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July 18, 2012
“Where art thou?” At the Livermore Shakespeare Festival 2012? Well, at least that’s where you should be!
This year the Livermore Shakespeare Festival is showcasing two plays, Hamlet and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
These two Shakespearean plays will alternate weekends, with showings Thursday through Saturday beginning at 7:30pm, and Sunday showings at 5:30pm. So take your pick on which classic tale you want to see first!
Hamlet: July 22, 27, 28, 29, August 10, 11
The Merry Wives of Windsor: July 19, 20, 21, August 3, 4, 5, 12
These masterpieces will excite you with their poetry, acting and costumes in this perfect setting of an 1895 Victorian house where the porch and balcony become the stage. You can even arrive early to picnic in the vineyard and taste test wine to compliment your food choices. And don’t forget to bring your blankets to lounge on for this relaxing evening spent soaking up some of the most famous lines in literature.
You can even make this little event a stay-cation and buy a package that includes dinner, an overnight stay and tickets to the show of your choice!
Whichever Shakespearean play you decide to see, just remember, “All the world’s a stage!”
For more information or to purchase your tickets, click here.
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July 18, 2012
This summer, make sure your fans are spinning in the right direction in order to produce the proper breeze to keep you cool. Most fans are reversible, with one direction of the spin forcing air down to create a cool breeze perfect for heat waves. When the fan spins the other direction, air is pushed up to distribute heat during the colder months of winter.
How do you tell if you fan is spinning the right direction to beat the heat in the summer?
1. Turn the fan on and stand beneath it.
2. If you feel a cool breeze, then you know the fan is spinning in the correct direction.
3. If you don’t feel cool air, then you need to change the direction of the spin.
4. To change the fans spin direction, there should be a switch on the base of the fan that can be flicked to rotate the fan’s blades in the opposite direction.
More often than not, in the summer months, the fan’s blades should spin in a counterclockwise direction or left. In the winter months, the blades typically should rotate clockwise. But you should follow the steps above to make sure you’re getting the most out of your house fans this summer.
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July 13, 2012
“People are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
On Friday July 20that the Morongo Casino, Al Green, the king of soul, is going to be crooning his way through his his greatest hits! You can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity, so get your tickets now.
Green has sold more than 20 million records. With his hit singles from the 70s – “You Oughta Be With Me,” “I’m Still In Love With You,” “Love and Happiness,” and “Let’s Stay Together” – Green captured the heart of Americans everywhere.
His awards include, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, The Songwriters Hall of Fame – reigning #65 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and a Lifetime Achievement Award!
Even if you haven’t heard of Al Green, it isn’t too late to explore his sounds. Make sure you visit this website to purchase your tickets. A night like this will be something you will always remember.
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July 13, 2012
It’s the 26th season of The Concerts at Wente Vineyards. This is Northern California’s most unique concert experience because not only do you get to enjoy the tunes of some of music’s A-listers, but you also get to bask in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the vineyard with the option to enjoy a four-course dinner!
You can arrive as early as 5pm to relish the last hours of sunlight, fine cigars, excellent food and the company of your friends along with the soothing smells of the vineyard before the performance begins at 8pm.
And now for the line-up:
Wednesday July 11 – Foreigner will rock through their cultured music.
Monday July 16 – Get your groove on with Earth, Wind and Fire.
Monday July 23 - Sheryl Crow is singing familiar songs for you to hum along too!
Wednesday August 1 – John Fogerty is an American legend singing American classics.
Wednesday August 5 – Soak in the romance of Diana Krall.
Wednesday August 29 – Laughter and Bluegrass is what you get with Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers.
With a variety of music, you are sure to find some type of music that you can enjoy on any of these summer nights!
And don’t forget the wine! For more on this exciting series, click here.
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