Join the OTG for an evening of tasting and learning about the wines of Oregon and Washington states. There will be 4 reds and 2 whites to enjoy on this evening with snack pairings that include, but are not limited to, fruits and chocolates for flavor enhancement. Also, on this evening sample the wines of Seven Falls Winery from Washington state. www.sevenfallswine.com

Please RSVP to 623-937-9463.

Attendees will receive a 10% discount on the purchase of any bottle of the wines at the tasting and a 20% discount on the purchase of three bottles or more.

For more information, visit www.otgwinenbeerbar.com.

The Cocktail Dinner comes to Crudo Thursday, November 29th, as Chef Cullen Campbell and mixologist Micah Olson team up once again to serve a paired, four-course dinner. The Cocktail Dinner will be an exclusive affair limited to 12 seats at Crudo’s community table. The element of surprise will keep things intriguing, as cocktails made with small-batch spirits and farm-to-glass ingredients complement freshly caught fish and wood-fired, Tuscan delights.

Call for one of only 12 available seats to 602-358-8666. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

For more information, visit www.crudoaz.com.

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend.

While the Tempe Festival of the Arts focuses on visual art and the artists that create it, there also is a wide variety of other activities for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment provides fun for festival-goers. Performances throughout the venue keep audiences in high spirits throughout the day. In addition to the Festival Stage, street performers, vendors, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are set up for the amusement of Festival visitors. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, or case. And, enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales. In addition to arts and entertainment, the Tempe Festival of the Arts offers support to the Tempe community. A portion of the proceeds raised at the Festival benefits local Tempe charities.

The wine garden is located next to the jazz music stage. Sip while tapping your toe to the best local musicians.

For more information visit their website.

Talking Stick Golf Club is pleased to host our next winemaker dinner of the season on Friday, November 30, 2012.  Sommelier Luciano’s favorite wines will be paired with a spectacular meal prepared by Executive Chef Patrick Karvis.  Guests will be treated to an hors d’oeuvres reception beginning at 6:30pm before sitting down to a fabulous multi-course dinner at 7:00pm.  The evening will be full of fantastic wine and food, not to mention fun, so please join us!

The price is $65 per person and seating is limited.  Please make your reservations in advance by calling 480-850-8622.

For more information, visit www.talkingstickgolfclub.com.

More than 30 local vendors including clothing boutiques, jewelry designers, farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs will be set up for barter members and the general public to do all their holiday shopping under one roof at the 7th Annual Shopping Event at Superstition Farms.  Shoppers will also have an opportunity to support St. Mary’s Food Bank at the event.

The event is free and open to the public.  The evening will include gourmet food, librations and s’mores by the bonfire – fun for the whole family. Food and alcohol are included for barter members and can be purchased for cash by non-barter members.  Barter and cash donations will be accepted for St. Mary’s Food Bank at the event.

RSVP by November 23 to Lori Baker, owner The Barter Group at lori@bartergroup.com or call 480-443-0322 as your name must be on the list to attend.

For more information about The Barter Group, visit www.bartergroup.com.