OK, we are back on line. Camera hiding in lost & found taking a break!
Great week with the final dates set for the 2010 Ironstone Vineyards Concert Schedule! It is one exciting summer! Keep an eye for entertainers links to the right. For all interested in our Volunteer program, Volunteer pre-season meeting scheduled for Friday eve. 5:30 PM April 30th. If you are interested in the Ironstone Volunteer Program, this meeting is a must do. Get the scoop. Its a lot of work, but, a great team of Volunteers to work with.
The 2010 Concours d'Elegance, held September 25th. is opening the event to artists for 2010. If you are a painter interested in painting on site during this spectacular classic car show, contact Chris Gomez at cgomez@ironstonevineyards.com. The exposure is tremendous and the autos even more so. Great opportunity to paint those exotics rarely seen out and about. If you would like more info on the event check out their fun website. http://www.ironstonefoundation.org/
If you haven't seen the Benitoite display, better hurry! It will be leaving us towards the end of April. Owner Brett Keller will be entering this exhibit at the National Gem & Mineral Show in Las Vegas later this summer.
Incoming! May 15th is our deadline to have up and running our summer special exhibit, WWII. The focus of the exhibit is still pending the final details of what will be coming in. To date, I have notification that we will have helmets from each of the participating countries, a rare SS Waffen field flag & cap with a rare Paris pin. There will be around 4 - 6 original rifles from various armies along with a SS dress dagger. And so much more! I hope to obtain photos of some of the pieces prior to the exhibit. So, stay tuned in case I get early access.
The Ironstone Main Galleria will see various one person exhibits this summer. As soon as all artists are finalized, the schedule will be posted here. In the meantime, ever changing bios of the 2010 Spring Art Show artists will be located at the lower part of this blog. Keep checking for updates.
Say Good Night! "Good Night!"
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Lost without my camera!
Can't believe how a lost in action camera can totally throw one off kelter! Twitter has suffered and our poor blog came to a horrifying standstill! How can a digital camera cause speechlessness? And this is someone who owned the "first camera" within the last 10 years. Mind you, the past was recorded with pen and sketchbooks, but, those don't upload as quickly or efficiently. But, thanks to the saving grace of Carolyn! We are back on board, back in line and ready to go.
Did you notice the Mark Twain Quotes on the bottom of the blog? You should. Here is one man that should be listened to. 2010 marks Mark Twains 175th birth anniversary AND his 100th death anniversary. A year to listen and celebrate one of our great American writters and humorists. The Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee has taken up our great fellow as the Theme for this years Fair, Mark Twain's Wit & Wisdom, for he excelled at both! We actually have the book, "Mark Twain: his words, wit and wisdom" here in the Museum for sale. I took it home to browse through. There are over 1,800 quotes. He is funny, full of satire and you can probably find one of his quotes that will totally insult you.
If you haven't been out to the winery lately, you had better hurry if you want to see the brilliant colors of spring! If Mother Nature keeps it warm too long, the incredable barrels of tulips will rise, explode their colors and fall to the ground, soon! Check out http://ironstonegardens.blogspot.com/ for the full scoop and photos of what is out there! These are just a few taken WITH THE CAMERA THANK YOU CAROLYN!
Did you notice the Mark Twain Quotes on the bottom of the blog? You should. Here is one man that should be listened to. 2010 marks Mark Twains 175th birth anniversary AND his 100th death anniversary. A year to listen and celebrate one of our great American writters and humorists. The Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee has taken up our great fellow as the Theme for this years Fair, Mark Twain's Wit & Wisdom, for he excelled at both! We actually have the book, "Mark Twain: his words, wit and wisdom" here in the Museum for sale. I took it home to browse through. There are over 1,800 quotes. He is funny, full of satire and you can probably find one of his quotes that will totally insult you.
If you haven't been out to the winery lately, you had better hurry if you want to see the brilliant colors of spring! If Mother Nature keeps it warm too long, the incredable barrels of tulips will rise, explode their colors and fall to the ground, soon! Check out http://ironstonegardens.blogspot.com/ for the full scoop and photos of what is out there! These are just a few taken WITH THE CAMERA THANK YOU CAROLYN!
Also updating the Artists Bios below. Check them out. Very interesting and tallented people in this years Spring Obsession Art Show...
And for those of you not so garden enclined.... may I present Cowboy Bob's Flowers!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Phil Linhares and Scott Shields Complete the Judging of Ironstone's 13th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show
Ironstone Vineyards is proud to announce that judging for the 13th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show was completed by Oakland Museum's Chief Curator of Art, Phil Linhares and Crocker Art Gallery's Director & Chief Curator, Scott Shields. Both Phil and Scott joined artists, buyers, gallery owners and art lovers at the Artist Reception, Saturday, March 6th at Ironstone Vineyards for a memorable evening of fantastic food and wine pairings presented by Executive Chef James Lehman, piano entertainment by David Swart and a wonderful introduction by Ironstone Owners, John & Gail Kautz.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Artists accepted into the 2010 Spring Obsession Art Show, March 6 & 7.
Ironstone Vineyard's 13th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show Participating Artists List
Friday, February 19, 2010
Open Division Spring Obsession Art Show & Competition
With over 258 paintings submitted for consideration in Ironstone's 13th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show, this years panels had a very difficult time!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
President's Weekend at Ironstone
Dahlynn & Ken McKowen, co-authors of the new "Wine-Oh! Guide to California's Sierra Wine region" were here Saturday to sign copies of the great book as well as participate in a fun and very entertaining cooking demo with our very own Chef James. Chef James has the ability to not only entertain and educate the audience, but make them feel very much a part of what he is doing. Without missing a step, Chef James was able to make fresh pasta dough, brown meat, knead the dough, mix the sauce, cut the dough into a nice flat pasta, and put it all together with hands and flour flying everywhere. Tasting his masterpiece was the icing on the cake, so to speak. This all took no time at all! Check out the slide show to the right...
Meanwhile up in the tasting room, Carla tasted guests from a barrel of 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Even though still not quite ready, this wine is showing very well. All around thumbs up from guests.
Warehouse sale downstairs was hopp'n all day! Incredable deals on some great wines. Stock up time with cases flying out the door. The Ironstone Team was having a great time with our regulars who come out for every sale. Lots of new guests with all the wineries offering specials for CWA glass holders. With the sun shinning and lots of people, we had a great time at Ironstone this weekend. We are gearing up for a wild March! Take a look at the Ironstone website at http://www.ironstonevineyards.com/ for all the activities, it is wild! See you at Ironstone!
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