Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7pm
Exclusive Winemaker Dinner with Winemaker Kirby Anderson and Mark Robert Halper, featuring a menu prepared by Chef Bradley Ogden.

Kirby Anderson is the winemaker for Evan's Ranch, Gainey, Huber, Triple T, Westerly, consults with several other respected wine companies, and his highly respected in his field. Mr. Anderson be presenting a varietals from several of the wineries that he creates wine for.

Bradley Ogden’s philosophy of “keeping it simple” and using the freshest ingredients available has helped him become one of the most respected names in the culinary industry. The winemaker dinner will be held at his Root 246 Restaurant in Solvang, California.

This premium event will have limited seating for no more than 38 guests.

Mr. Ogden and Mr. Anderson will be making menu and wine selections in late July to allow them to make innovative and special pairings based on what is fresh and available at that time. This will be a dining experience not to be forgotten.

Tickets to this fabulous dinner are $265 per person (plus sales tax).

420 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-686-8681.

Saturday, August 14, 2010 at about 11am
The Los Olivos Meandering Gallery opens to the public (through February 15, 2010) and the Sunlight and Water book is released.

The Meandering Gallery is centered at the intersection of Alamo Pintado Avenue and Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Map the location using The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn at 2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-688-7788.

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Opening Gala Reception and Silent Auction featuring winemakers from Sunlight and Water. The proceeds raised from the silent auction and ticket sales will benefit The Valley Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of people in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos by investing in programs that feed the poor, promote health, nurture seniors, challenge youth, and inspire the community to make a difference.

Sign up now to join us for a wine and food reception at Avant Tapas and Wines.

We plan to limit attendance to just 390 guests, and with over 100 winemakers who have been part of this project we anticipate an early sell-out.

The cost is just $47 per ticket (plus sales tax) . Please join us by reserving your tickets today.

Sunday, August 1, 2010, Noon to 4pm
Wally's 7th Annual Central Coast Wine & Food Celebration. Meet Mr. Halper at this very popular annual event at Wally's in Los Angeles benefits the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship Fund. We look forward to offering a preview of Sunlight and Water, and have a couple of surprises planned to help benefit the scholarship fund. This event is well attended by many of our favorite Sunlight and Water winemakers, and is just $95 per person. Register online.
2107 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-475-0606.

Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5pm to 8pm
The Book Den - Sunlight and Water Book Signing. Come and meet Mr. Halper, and get your signed copy of Sunlight and Water at The Book Den in Santa Barbara. This event is part of epicure.sb: a month to savor santa barbara, and the acclaimed 1st Thursday Downtown Santa Barbara Art Walk.
15 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-962-3321.

Saturday, October 23, 2010, 1pm to 4pm
Bridlewood Wine Club Event. We are excited to be a featured at an event just for Bridlewood Wine Club members. We look forward to sharing more information about this with you in the coming months and invite you to learn more about our friends at the Bridlewood Wine Club.
3555 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 805-688-9000.

Friday, November 5, 2010, 1pm to 3pm
William James Cellars - Book Signing and Wine Tasting. Tastes of the Valleys in Solvang will be the setting for our opportunity to get the know the wine club members and friends of William James Cellars. Everybody is invited to spend the afternoon with Mr. Halper, to have your book signed, and to learn more about Sunlight and Water.
1672 Mission Drive (Highway 246), Solvang, CA 93463, 805-688-7111 (Tastes of the Valleys), 805-478-9412 (William James Cellars).

Friday, November 5, to Sunday, November 7, 2010
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn Special Photography Workshop with Mark Robert Halper. Spend the weekend with Mr. Halper and learn how to improve your photography. This workshop is designed for the photographic hobbyist, and is filled with useful information, fun field trips, and of course plenty of food and wine. More information about this very exclusive experience that runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon will be available soon, as will the chance to register. All guests stay at the the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, and will register through them. Expect this one to fill up quickly!
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-688-7788.