August Events in Temecula

Almost the end of summer-lets play

August 10 -- David Sanborn at Thornton Winery Live Music: The 20th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues in smooth style with David Sanborn. 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: $60, + $ 2 service charge per ticketTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3021

August 16 & 17 -- Dave Koz at Thornton Winery Live Music: The 20th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues in smooth style with Dave Koz. 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: Sat. $90,, Sun $75 + $ 2 service charge per ticketTime: Sat 7 p.m., Sun 5 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3021

August 16 -- Sunset Jazz in the Vines @ Wilson Creek Live Music, Benefit: Wilson Creek Winery of Temecula is proud to host the Sunset Jazz in the Vines Concert Series on August 16th Pianist George Duke and Saxophonist Andre Delano. A benefit for Children with Autism. Dinner and General Admission tickets available. For additional information call (951) 699-WINE (9463). Fee: $55-$175Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.9463

August 16 -- Benise in Concert at La Cereza Winery Live Music: The Benise Concert will be in a beautiful and intimate setting of La Cereza Winery with an up-close and personal feel. The concert will feature V.I.P. tickets that include a gourmet dinner and the opportunity to meet the artist. The Benise Concert makes for an evening of fun, in a beautiful Temecula wine country setting. 34567 Rancho California Road, Temecula Fee: Tickets start at $55Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 658.2411

August 24 -- Bobby Caldwell at Thornton Winery Live Music: The 20th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues in smooth style with Bobby Caldwell. 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: $60, + $ 2 service charge per ticketTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3021

August 31 -- 2008 Wine Classic Food & Wine Education: Taste 100+ award winning wines from the 2008 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition. Cuisine from Orange County's best local restaurants, silent auction, raffle for fabulous prizes, live music. Complimentary Riedel wine glass, program, and parking. Sponsored by the Orange County Wine Society. Hilton Anaheim, 777 West Convention Way, Anaheim Fee: $45 Time: 2 p.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (714) 708.1636

Ongoing Events Every Sunday -- Music in the Vines Live Music: Every Sunday afternoon, Keyways Vineyard & Winery presents "Music in the Vines", four hours of complimentary music as you sip on your favorite wine. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with great music ranging from country to smooth jazz. and award-winning wine. 37388 De Portola Road, Temecula Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 539.9297

Thursday through Saturday -- Temecula Trolley Hot Spot Cruise Celebration: Wine Tours by Trolley during the day, but not sure where to go at night? Join Valley Trolley for an evening of fun without driving. Nightlife where you can dance, and have fun. Hotel pick ups available. reservations required. contact us today! Fee: $ 25.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 304.9690

Every Thursday -- Thursday Night Marketplace Family Fun, Market: Old Town merchants and area produce growers, artisans, food vendors, and special guests encourage you to create a tradition spending a few hours each Thursday in Old Town Temecula. Have dinner, taste wine, purchase farm fresh produce, visit. Inaugural Location, Baily's Old Town Temecula, 28699 Old Town Front Street, Temecula Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3181

Every weekend -- Live Music at Killarny's Pub & Grill Live Music: Come see us and listen to traditional Irish music and enjoy great food every weekend. 32475 Highway 79 South G101 Temecula, CA Fee: call for information and scheduleTime: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 302.8338

April - October -- Bonfire Saturday Night! Family Fun: Live music, BBQ (nominal fees), horse-drawn carriage rides, wine by the glass or bottle after 4:30 p.m., and kids movies in the barn, showing at 6:45 p.m. Bonfire Saturday Nights are a blast!! Longshadow Ranch Winery, 39847 Calle Contento, Temecula. Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 587.6221

Every 2nd Saturday of the Month -- Wine Appreciation Class at Falkner Winery Wine Education: The class combines some of the best features that were present in our Introductory and Advanced Classes into a single, 3 hour class. Class sizes are limited so please call in advance to make a reservation. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula Fee: $45Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.8231

TBA -- Vine2Wine Wine & Food Education: Experience the beauty and romance of the Temecula Valley just prior to harvest. Go beyond the tasting room experience and meet the men and women who grow the grapes, talk with the winemakers who make the wine and taste the wines they produce together! 3 options: Tasting, BBQ or Try the entire package of events including the tour and tasting package and the BBQ in the Vineyard. Fee: varies by eventTime: Varies Phone Number: (800) 801.9463

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