Indulge in fantasy at Mustard Magic, Napa Valley's most theatrical food, wine, and art event of the year. The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region from approximately the end of January through the month of... March. I will be displaying my jewelry at The Marketplace being held at the Napa Riverwalk, March 13 & 14, 2010. The event highlights of this rain or shine Signature Event for Connoisseurs include a live remote broadcast of Martha Stewart Living Radio, a Sunset Magazine pavilion, and taping of Martha Stewart Living radio shows. Artful activities include fine arts and crafts presented by juried artists and artisans, and live performances of jazz, world, and classical music.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur, a micro-brew lover, an art buff or just interested in lounging in the grass listening to good music, the annual Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Art & Wine Festival has something for you. The first weekend in June, since 1981, the Chamber has celebrated this popular event with the community. The festival has been recognized by the Contra Costa Times as the East Bay's Best Outdoor Festival. The Art & Wine Festival attracts over 100,000 people to the beautiful Heather Farm Park during its two-day run. The event features wines from local and regional wineries as well as beers and malt beverages from major breweries and smaller local microbreweries. Dozens of local restaurants share their favorite delicacies and 200 artists create a colorful tent city at the festival each year.

Petaluma's Ninth Annual Art & Garden Festival Sunday, July 11 11:00a to 6:00p at Historic Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma, CA A showcase of Petaluma's artistic and horticultural splendor, the Art & Garden Festival honors the arts and horticulture produced in the Petaluma area with an array of local art, garden accessories, fine crafts and handmade jewelry, in addition to food & wine tasting. Many local restaurants and wineries will be sampling their wares. Live bands will be performing on stage all day. There will be over 100 booths filled with beautiful arts and crafts, gardeners, farmers and merchants. Price: Free to attend Phone: (707) 762-9348 Age Suitability: All Ages

Steven Restivo Event Services, LLC and the Historic Falkirk Cultural Center are presenting the 4th Annual San Rafael Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 12:00 NOON – 6:00 PM. The Festival is located on the grounds of the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael, CA. Festival-goers will enjoy food from area restaurants and sample wines from 25 of the region’s outstanding boutique wineries. In addition, there will be a chef demonstration area featuring a number of area restaurants. Admission to the event is free.

Napa River Wine, Crafts & Jazz Festival

September 11, 2010 - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Celebrating it's 34th year, the Napa Wine and Craft Fair has a new look, now called the Napa River Wine, Crafts and Jazz Festival, this annual event is adding music in a big way with some of the best Jazz music around, a new location at Veteran's Park with a day of music and 200 artists displaying unique, original hand-crafted art. A new children's craft area is a welcome addition to the event this year. Food from local restaurants and some of the valley's best wine and beer.

LOCATION: Main and Second Street in downtown Napa PHONE:707-257-0322

The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, held each year on the third weekend in September, is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Over 50,000 attended in 2005, strolling among stalls of art, handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews.

"Vintages of our Past, Flavoring the Future" is the theme for the 113th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. Since 1897 this Sonoma tradition celebrates the Valley's bounty, community, and local culture. California's oldest festival, the Vintage Festival takes place the last full weekend of September in downtown Sonoma's historic Plaza. This year's theme will be represented by various displays of the past history of the festival and how the past will effect the future.

You are invited to join me for this annual one special preview of my new jewelry designs. For the past few years I have opened my studio just before the holiday season begins, to offer my customers an opportunity to shop in a fun and relaxing atmosphere giving them the first chance to see my new creations for the holidays. This is an open studio so you can stop by anytime between: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: 1058 Hagen Road – Napa Phone: 707-628-9555