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Jazz, Minerals, Art Add More for Weekend Fun
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It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-out’ta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.
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1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Jazz Combo –
Where/When: Rominger West Winery, 4602 Second Street, Suite 4, Davis; Thursday, March 17, 4 – 7 p.m.
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Why Go: To celebrate St. Pat’s, show up in green and receive a 10 Percent discount off your wine purchase. Enjoy jazz combo featuring local jazz musician Erik Maroney. Enjoy our wine by the glass specials and gourmet pizzas! Caffe Italia will make pizzas with blue cheese, endive, bianco potatoes, just to name a few ingredients. More info at (530) 747-2044 or www.romingerwest.com
Pricing: Free.
2. Gem and Mineral Show –
Where/When: Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo; Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Vallejo Gem & mineral society was founded 8 Oct 1954 by rock hounds interested in sharing their knowledge of rocks and minerals, geology and other aspects of rock hounding and collecting with others. This knowledge includes identification, gem and mineral collecting, cutting and polishing and sharing talents of Lapidary, silver casting (lost wax), wire wrapping and other jewelry making skills. For additional information, call: (707) 644-9764.
Pricing: Tickets are $3 per person /parking is $7
3. Winters Youth Art Stroll –
Where/When: Downtown Winters, Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m.
Why Go: March is Youth Art Month. See still life abstract prints, self-portraits and radial patterns all created by the students of Winters. Reception is at Visitor’s Center, 11 Main Street at 4:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free.
4. Country Folk Art Show –
Where/When: Napa Valley Expo inside Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third Street, Napa, over the weekend, March 19-20
Why Go: Gourmet foods, ceramics, jewelry, repurposed home and garden décor, candles, textiles, chandeliers, wearable art, vintage items, floral, metal works, photography, and more!
Pricing: Admission is $6 ($5 with online discount coupon) for both days with free parking.
5. One Pot Meals Demonstration with Chef Judi Adelman
Where/When: Davis Ace Hardware, 240 G Street, Davis in the Housewares Building, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Say sayonara to a sink full of dishes! Stop in and immerse yourself in learning your way to a healthy and delicious meal without all the mess.
Pricing: Free but must register in the housewares building or call (530) 758-8000 or go to www.davisace.com.
It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.
1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Jazz Combo –
Where/When: Rominger West Winery, 4602 Second Street, Suite 4, Davis; Thursday, March 17, 4 – 7 p.m.
Why Go: To celebrate St. Pat’s, show up in green and receive a 10 Percent discount off your wine purchase. Enjoy jazz combo featuring local jazz musician Erik Maroney. Enjoy our wine by the glass specials and gourmet pizzas! Caffe Italia will make pizzas with blue cheese, endive, bianco potatoes, just to name a few ingredients. More info at (530) 747-2044 or www.romingerwest.com
Pricing: Free.
2. Gem and Mineral Show –
Where/When: Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive,Vallejo; Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Vallejo Gem & mineral society was founded 8 Oct 1954 by rock hounds interested in sharing their knowledge of rocks and minerals, geology and other aspects of rock hounding and collecting with others. This knowledge includes identification, gem and mineral collecting, cutting and polishing and sharing talents of Lapidary, silver casting (lost wax), wire wrapping and other jewelry making skills. For additional information, call: (707) 644-9764.
Pricing: Tickets are $3 per person /parking is $7
3. Winters Youth Art Stroll –
Where/When: Downtown Winters, Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m.
Why Go: March is Youth Art Month. See still life abstract prints, self portraits and radial patterns all created by the students of Winters. Reception is at Visitor’s Center, 11 Main Street at 4:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free.
4. Country Folk Art Show –
Where/When: Napa Valley Expo inside Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third Street, Napa, over the weekend, March 19-20
Why Go: Gourmet foods, ceramics, jewelry, repurposed home and garden décor, candles, textiles, chandeliers, wearable art, vintage items, floral, metal works, photography, and more!
Pricing: Admission is $6 ($5 with online discount coupon) for both days with free parking.
5. One Pot Meals Demonstration with Chef Judi Adelman
Where/When: Davis Ace Hardware, 240 G Street, Davis in the Housewares Building, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Say sayonara to a sink full of dishes! Stop in and immerse yourself in learning your way to a healthy and delicious meal without all the mess.
Pricing: Free but must register in the housewares building or call (530)758-8000 or go to www.davisace.com.