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The Seasons of Yakima Celebration Jazz Concert
Dance the Night Away with Steve Tyrell
Sway to the Sinatra-smooth sounds of Grammy Award winning vocalist Steve Tyrell at the historic Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima. With hits like “The Way You Look Tonight” and “A Kiss to Build a Dream On,” Tyrell’s rich, sultry voice will take you back to the by-gone days of Ol’ Blue Eyes, when music was charming and sincere, open-hearted and compelling, “Nice ‘N’ Easy.” 

Want the red carpet treatment?
With VIP admission, you’ll enjoy an exclusive reception prior to the concert. Nibble on gourmet delectables, sip luxurious wines, and talk shop with Steve Tyrell and his band - then sit back and enjoy front row seats for this unforgettable show.

Location:
101 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima
Time: Reception at 6:30pm, Concert at 8pm
Cost: $75.00 VIP admission

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Winemaker Dinners in the Vineyards
Gather for an Intimate Evening in the Vineyards


Join winemakers from Fidelitas and Stevens Winery
at Sheridan Vineyard with Chef Jason Wilson of Crush, Seattle


Meet the avant-garde winemakers at the forefront of the Yakima and Columbia Valley wine revolution, and taste the very best of their new boutique wineries. Scott Greer of Sheridan Vineyards hosts Charlie Hoppes of Fidelitas and Sam Peck of Stevens Winery. Combining today’s values of sustainability and respect for the land, this new generation of winemakers is producing sophisticated wines with distinctive flavor and quality indigenous to their vineyard lands. With luscious flavors of berries and cherries, the reds are big, complex, silky, and ridiculously dark. In contrast, the whites are like liquid Yakima Valley sunlight, with delicate structure and whiffs of tropical fruit. Pair these with the innovative culinary creations of preeminent Chef Jason Wilson of Crush, and you’ll know you’ve entered into a new realm of culinary greatness. Sheridan Vineyard’s hillside winery is the ideal setting for this exceptional dinner.
Location: 2980 Gilbert Road, Zillah
Time:
7pm-10pm
 
Cost:
$150.00 per person


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Join winemakers from Col Solare and Mark Ryan Winery
at Hedges Family Estate with Chef Philip Mihalski of Nells Restaurant, Seattle

The queen of Bordeaux blends and the king of “super Tuscans” invite you to an evening of unparalleled excellence on Red Mountain. Primo: An exclusive tasting at Col Solare. This is your rare opportunity to experience the craftsmanship of Marchese Piero Antinori, whose family has been crafting wines in Italy for more than 600 years. Entrée: Dinner at Hedges Family Estate Winery. Anne-Marie and Tom Hedges, Marcus Notaro of Col Solare, and Mark Ryan McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery lead you on an unparalleled wine tasting journey through a wealth of well-balanced red blends and crisp, fruit-forward whites, crafted by the foremost winemaking families of Washington state. Co-starring in this remarkable evening is Chef Philip Mihalski of Seattle’s Nell’s Restaurant. His refined, European-inspired cuisine featuring the finest northwest seasonal ingredients is always tantalizing, innovative and fresh. You’ll truly feel the “joie de vivre” as old and new worlds come together in this memorable evening.
Location: 53511 North Sunset Road, Benton City
Time: Tour & Taste, 6pm; Dinner 7pm-10pm
Cost: $175.00 per person


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Join winemakers from Long Shadows Vintners and Mercer Estates
at Olsen Estates with Chef Ken Sharp of El Gaucho, Seattle


Welcome to the gentleman’s club of Washington wine, a “who’s who” roster of the region coming together for a historic supper club-swank evening of inaugural wines and old favorites. Be among the first to taste some Olsen Estates’ new releases, relish in Long Shadows Vintners’ collection of ultra-premium wines, each one crafted by acclaimed winemakers from around the world, and experience history in the making with Mercer Estates, Mike Hogue’s latest venture, unveiled right at your table. Needless to say, this evening calls for steak. Enter Corporate Chef Ken Sharp, Founding Partner of the Northwest’s preeminent steakhouse, El Gaucho. His tableside preparations of Bananas Foster and Chateaubriand harken back to an era of uncompromising service and total indulgence. Cigar, anyone?
Location:
500 Merlot Drive, Prosser
Time:
7pm-10pm
Cost:
$150.00 per person


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Join winemakers from Pepper Bridge Winery and Spring Valley Vineyard
at Northstar Winery with Chef Mike Davis of 26brix, Walla Walla

Think you’ve experienced Walla Walla wine? Here are three reasons to think again. One: Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot is among the world’s finest. Two: Pepper Bridge Winery was named one of the top nine estate wineries of the year. Three: Spring Valley wines are rated outstanding. With this threesome hosting your evening, you will taste a broad palette of flavors and mouth filling textures, adding up to the ultimate winemaker dinner. Bonus: Chef Mike Davis’s "neo-classic cuisine," using age-old techniques and new ingredients, capitalizes on Walla Walla's abundant local agriculture and the wines of this flourishing region. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime dinner.
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Location: 1736 J.B. George Road, Walla Walla
Time:
7pm-10pm
Cost:
$150.00 per person

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