Join me at these upcoming events:

Fork + Cork at the Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm

Wednesday April 25, 2012, 6:30 pm

In this edition of Fork + Cork, Ziggy the Wine Gal and local celebrity Chef Duskie Estes of Zazu Restaurant, will have a discussion on what it takes to make great meals that celebrate the place we live. The focus will be on local, organic and sustainable farming, meals and wine! Part of the ‘Speakers Corner’ series at the Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm, this event is a casual conversation on preserving a sense of place in everyday eating. This event is aimed to inspire the home cook to incorporate local food and wines into their cooking and learn where their ingredients are coming from. Special guests will include friends from Davis Family Vineyards and Redwood Hill Creamery. This event is absolutely free to attend. Donations to Summerfield will be graciously accepted. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 25, at the Sophia Hall at the Summerfield Waldorf School, located at 655 Willowside Road in Santa Rosa, Ca.
Please RSVP to rsvp@summerfieldwaldorf.org.

For more information on the event, or on Summerfield Waldorf School, please go to their website, www.summerfieldws.org.

Worldwide Radio Summit

Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, 2012

The 2nd Annual Worldwide Radio Summit brings together radio broadcasters from all over the world to highlight some of the most important impacting radio today. Broadcasters like Larry King, to Perez Hilton, to our very own Ziggy the Wine Gal, are getting together to talk shop on how to reach their listeners, attract new customers and keep radio’s reputation of being a top source for news, music and information. Ziggy will be showcasing what she knows best, WINE! At the close of this dynamic event, Ziggy will be pairing seven legendary Rodney Strong Wines with seven hot new bands from around the globe that are being featured at the Summit. Hear all about her wine and music pairings on her "Wine Wednesday" show, April 25th prior to the Worldwide Radio Summit. "Wine Wednesday" airs 7:30-8:00am pst on 95.9fm north of the Golden Gate and streaming live worldwide at www.krsh.com

MusExpo

April 29-May 2, 2012

Following the Worldwide Radio Summit, is the 8th annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles, respectively known as the “United Nations of Music." This exciting conference brings together the global music scene and from the conference emerges the new, creative artists and markets in music. Ziggy the Wine Gal will be there for it all, with wine and music pairings along the way. Follow Ziggy on her 'Ziggy The Wine Gal' Facebook Page, Twitter, TasteLive.com and of course on KRSH, 95.9fm and KNOB 96.7fm

Fork + Cork, a Benefit for Homeward Bound of Marin

Thursday, May 3 2012 6:30 to 9:00pm

Join the ever-dynamic duo from Sonoma County – Ziggy The Wine Gal and celebrity Chef Duskie Estes for a benefit for the Fresh Starts Cooking School, part of Homeward Bound of Marin. Homeward Bound is an organization aimed at ending homelessness with training, homes and hope. This fun event will showcase a farm-fresh menu prepared by celebrity Chef Duskie and the Homeward Bound team, featuring produce from the organic and biodynamically rich farm of the famed Benzinger Family Winery. Chef Duskie will engage the guests with a cooking demo and Ziggy will lead a wine tasting alongside dinner with Benziger wines.

Tickets for the event are just $59.00 and it will take place at the Homeward Bound Fresh Starts Key Room in Novato, Ca. For more information, or to buy tickets for this event, please visit http://www.hbofm.org/what-we-do/our-businesses/fresh-starts-cooking-school.html

5th Annual Women, Wine & Cheese!
A Fundraiser for the YWCA, Sonoma County

Friday May 11th, 11am-2pm

www.ywca.org/sonomacounty

Support the YWCA Sonoma County (my charity of choice) in their fight against domestic violence by attending this fantastic event.

This unique event brings you to a sparkling reception featuring local women artisan cheesemakers followed by an amazing luncheon catered by Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's famed Michelin starred Chef Bruno Tison! Each table of ten features a woman winemaker or prominent woman in wine! She'll be pouring her wines for you and talking about her passion for the work of the YWCA. Throughout the event, contribute to the raffle and the silent auction, or the live auction where you'll find incredible items that cannot be purchased elsewhere. Past top auction lots include; Signed guitars, concert & backstage passes from JOURNEY, Celebrity Chef and Iron Chef contestant Duskie Estes of local Zazu fame paired with Wine Enthusiast's 2011 #1 winery - Kosta Browne wines at Chef Duskie's farm; a trip to India with Celebrity Winemaker Kerry Damskey to see where he is consulting with the Nashik region to launch a wine industry; a front and center VIP table at the next year's event featuring your choice of winemaker and a New World vs Old World tasting by Bill Shea and wine from his amazing 20,000 bottle wine cellar!

This event is not to be missed! I'm not only the event chair but your Mistress of Ceremonies! My fabulous event committee has an unforgettable day planned for you! Thanks to our top sponsors: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, and Northern California Medical Associates. For tickets,sponsorship information or to donate, please Contact Kristi at 707-508-5698 or at kpadley@ywcasc.org with sponsorship or ticket interest.

15th Annual Taste Alexander Valley events

Friday May 18th - Sunday May 20th

This weekend long wine and food extravaganza begins on Friday, May 18 with the Opening Celebration, a very special evening at the exclusive Lancaster Estate Winery. Your evening of Alexander Valley wine bliss includes mingling with winemakers & vineyard owners, tasting incredible wines, savoring wine country cuisine from 3 star Sonoma chefs as well as dancing to the rockin jump swing, blues and jazz band Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums!

Opening Gala – $105 – Advance only (limited availability)
Opening Celebration & Weekend Pass (package) $155 – Advance only (limited availability; best value!)
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Join me Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 when over 30 wineries will host their own special wine and food parties offering wine and food pairings, live entertainment and special weekend wine discounts. I will be broadcasting live all weekend as I venture from winery to winery. One ticket gets you access to all the parties! Come and experience the best of the casually elegant wine country lifestyle that makes the Alexander Valley a premier international tourist destination!

Weekend Pass: $65 per person in advance, $75 at the door;
Weekend Pass (designated driver): $20 per person in advance, $30 at the door
Sunday Only: $45 per person in advance, $55 at the door
Sunday Only (designated driver): $15 advance, $25 at the door

Learn More: http://www.alexandervalley.org/content/view/TAV