Santa Cruz Mountains - February Events

• February 11 -- Elixirs of Love: Divine Wine & Chocolate
  Celebration: Elixirs of Love: A Divine Wine & Chocolate Pairing Is there anything more romantic than wine & chocolate for Valentine’s Day? Enjoy a decadent wine and chocolate pairing, with divine chocolates from Dolce Bella Café & beguiling wines from Big Basin Vineyards. Sat Feb 11: 1pm - 7pm Tues Feb 14: 3pm - 7pm. 14598 Big Basin Way, #B, Saratoga
  Fee: $15, $5 for Friends of the Vineyard Time: 1pm til 7pm Phone Number: 408-564-7346

Ongoing Events

• December 1 - March 31, 2011 -- Elephant Seal Guided Walking Tours
  Family Fun: Visitors are guided on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk through sand dunes, to watch elephant seals in their natural environment. Be sure to make reservations well in advance, as they sell out quickly. This walk begins at the Visitors Center in Ano Nuevo State Park, approx. 30 miles South of Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1.
  Fee: Call for information Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 444-4445

• Every Sunday -- Japantown Farmer's Market
  Market: A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods. Rain or Shine. Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, San Jose, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 298.4303

• Every Sunday -- Live Oak/Eastside Farmers Market
  Market: Come by, have breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. The market houses about 30 vendors at the peak of the season and offers cafe seating and live music. Located in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center, 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566

• Every Monday -- World Class Jazz
  Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Varies According to Artist Time: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 427.2227

• Every Tuesday -- Tasting Room Tuesdays at The Fairmont Hotel
  Wine Education: The Pagoda Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel will be featuring two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Mountains Winery. The wines will be offered by the bottle, half glass, or full glass. Enjoy complimentary appetizers to accompany the wines. 170 South Market Street, San Jose CA
  Fee: Varies Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463

• Every Tuesday -- Michael's On Main
  Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
  Fee: $25 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777

• Every Tuesday -- 'Two-Fer' Tuesday at Shadowbrook
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for 'two-fer' one pizzas, appetizers, cocktails, beer and wine. Live music from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1551

• Every Wednesday -- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
  Wine & Food Education: Each week, Shadowbrook Restaurant will be featuring 2 to 4 wines from a Santa Cruz Mountain winery, offered by the bottle or the glass. Shadowbrook will prepare gourmet appetizers to pair with the wine. Check our website for schedule. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitoloa-by-the-Sea, CA
  Fee: Price varies per winery Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463

• Every Wednesday -- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
  Market, Family Fun: Come to the Downtown Farmers Market. Come and enjoy the new expanded downtown market, including new farms, food vendors and a brand new weekly art and craft fair. One block off of Pacific Avenue at the corner of Lincoln Street and Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566

• Every Thursday -- Barrel Tasting & Wine Dinner at Bonny Doon Vineyard
  Wine & Food Education: Glimpse behind the curtain (into the winery & cellar) to discover the motivations, innovations and inspirations of winemaker Randall Grahm and his unique Dooniverse. Barrel tasting followed by a hosted three-course, prix fixe family-style dinner paired with wines of Bonny Doon Vineyard. Space is limited. Reserve your place at the table today! 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: $50/$45 Wine Club Members Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 425.6771

• Every Friday -- Acoustic Friday and Vino Tabi Winery
  Celebration: Join us Friday nights for acoustic music and Gary's gourmet snappy dog cart. Enjoy wine by the glass, good music and good friends. 334 Ingalls Street "C", Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 831-426-1809

• TBA -- Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-off & Festival
  Celebration, Food Education: Annual event features teams of chowder chefs from all over the West Coast who compete for the glory of "Best Clam Chowder". The cook-off is an important fundraiser for the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreations Dept. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk CA
  Fee: Free/Tasting Kits $8 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 420.5273

• TBA -- St. Valentine's Sunday Brunch at Byington Winery
  Celebration, Dining: Byington Winery invites you to join us for Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a beautiful buffet paired with Byington wines followed by delicious desserts complimented by our new release 2007 Tres Anos Port. We will be showcasing Jay Alvarez, a local romantic Spanish guitarist. Call for more information and to RSVP. 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos CA
  Fee: $105/$99 Club Members, per person Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 354.1111

• TBA -- The Ultimate Winemakers Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Up to 25 winemakers offer exclusive tastes of their wines in the restaurant's Rock Room Lounge and then join guests for an intimate gourmet meal in the spectacular setting of the Shadowbrook dining rooms, which are closed to the general public for this very special event. Reservations required. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola CA
  Fee: $105 all inclusive Time: Your choice of reserved seatings from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463

• TBA -- Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Testarossa Winery
  Wine & Food Education: Bring your sweetheart to Testarossa this weekend for an expanded tasting experience. Sample delectable chocolates paired with our award-winning wines. Reservations are not required. 300-A College Avenue, Los Gatos CA
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 354.6150 x21