Lotus Music Productions is pleased to announce that the star-studded 2006 Smooth Jazz & Music Festival will be held on October 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2006 at the beautiful Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula’s spectacular wine country.

This three-day event offers the warm sounds of smooth jazz and contemporary music in an intimate, moonlit, harvest-time setting... perfect for a romantic evening with someone you love. Delicious wine-country cuisine will be available if you would like to enhance your enjoyment of the night’s music. 

The cozy ambiance is only the beginning of the pleasure awaiting you at the Smooth Jazz & Music Festival, because of course, it’s all about the music... top-name entertainment will surprise and delight music-lovers... all the while, the wine will work its mellow magic until you choose to imbibe from the superb espresso and chocolate bar.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit two non-profit organizations -- one national and one local. The national beneficiary will be the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home for families whose child has been diagnosed with a critical illness, disease, or trauma. The local beneficiary will be the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum, who provide support and event organization for the award-winning Imagination Workshop, located in Old Town Temecula.

Advance ticket purchase is suggested. Call (951) 694-8733 for more information or e-mail event producer Christina Gamboa.

Q: Where will the event be held?
A: Ponte Estate Family Winery, located at 35053 Rancho California Temecula, California 92591.

Q: Where will the stage be located?
A: The event stage will be on the lawn at Ponte Winery with seats facing the vineyard - see details on our Event Site Plan PDF.

Q: Can I purchase exclusive seating?
A: A limited number of VIP packages are available - see details on our Tickets page.

Q: What are my options for dining at the event?
A: We will provide a variety of gourmet food stations, wine, bottled water, and other assorted hot and cold beverages. In addition, Ponte Family Estate Winery is offering a limited amount of dinner or brunch packages per day; see menus listed below for further information.

Q: What are the different ticket/seating options available?
A: We have VIP seating closest to the stage, followed by Reserved Dinner seating, Premium seating, and General Admission seating.

Q: What type of seating is available?
A: The event is general admission with comfortable chairs set in rows on the lawn facing the beautiful Ponte vineyards.

Q: What are the parking arrangements?
A: Parking for the event will be at the corner of Anza Road, located on Rancho California Road just prior to South Coast Winery and Ponte Family Estate Winery. We will provide shuttle service for your convenience to and from our designated parking area.

Q: How will I be admitted to the festival?
A: Tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the winery and a colored wristband will be issued for each day. Should you lose your ticket, festival staff will have access to a master list to verify your ticket purchase. If your tickets are misplaced prior to the event, please contact ClicknPrint to reissue via e-mail toll-free at (888) 695-0888 or e-mail tickets@clicknprinttickets.com.

Q: Will there be souvenirs available to purchase?
A: Festival merchandise and artists CDs will be available on the weekend of the Festival.

Q: Are there restrictions on what I can bring to the festival?
A: To assure a safe and enjoyable festival experience for all, please note that the following are NOT PERMITTED:
> Alcoholic beverages
> Glass Bottles, Cans, Thermoses
> Cameras or Video Equipment
> Umbrellas, High-backed chairs or Footstools
> Glass, Metal Containers, or Aluminum Cans
> Metal Utensils

Q: What is the weather like at the festival?
A: Late October is typically warm and clear with cool evenings. We encourage visitors to bring sweaters and blankets for their comfort.

The Smooth Jazz & Music Festival's national beneficiary will be the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House.

The Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital and other nearby facilities.

Families often travel great distances to receive specialized medical care for their children. LLRMH is a haven of hope where families can offer comfort to others who share similar experiences.

Lotus Music Productions is proud to be associated with this organization.

Ponte Family Estate Winery Executive Chef Steve Stawinski has prepared a sumptuous series of menus especially for the Smooth Jazz & Music Festival this year:

Friday dinner menu
Salads
> Baby greens with dried cranberries, crumbled Feta, candied walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette
> Hearts of Romaine topped with roasted peppers julienne, anchovy fillet, pink peppercorns, and pesto buttermilk dressing
> Poached calamari with sweet pepper and red onion julienne, and tomato/basil vinaigrette

Entrée
> Carved Kobe-style roast top round of beef with savory thyme jus and zesty horseradish cream
> Chicken Briage (tender breast stuffed with Brie cheese, dried apples, and golden raisins, baked and finished with an orange/honey glace and toasted almonds

Sides
> Asiago-spinach mashed potatoes
> Wild rice with crimini mushrooms & hazelnuts

Dessert
> Assorted cakes and pastries

Saturday dinner menu
Plated Hors d'oeuvres
> Fresh fruit
> International cheeses

Appetizer
> Medallion of monkfish grilled in butter and white wine with a roasted tomato stack and a smoked-mozzarella/saffron bechamel sauce

Salad
> Poached pear salad (Crisp frisee and red endive greens, shaved aged Gouda, shredded radicchio, golden raisins, caramelized walnuts with a chef-prepared, sweet dried-cherry vinaigrette)

Entrée
> Pumpkin-crusted beef tenderloin medallions with gingered cranberry demi glace
> Sage-roasted fingerling potatoes
> Braised rainbow chard

Dessert
> Invidivual chocolate ganache cake with a Zinfandel port reduction and a rosemary crème Anglaise, garnished with a mint sprig

Sunday brunch menu
Breakfast Station
> Country scrambled eggs
> Rustic roasted breakfast potatoes
> Chicken-apple sausage
> Applewood-smoked bacon

Seafood Station
> Oysters shooters
> Mussels
> Peel-and-eat Shrimp
> Smoked salmon platter garnished with crème fraiche, capers, and red onion

Carving Station
> Pork steamship served with apple chutney
> Prime Rib au jus and creamy horseradish
> Au gratin potatoes
> Carrot with butter

Salad Station
> Calamari salad
> Cheese and fresh fruit crudités
> Wine country salad
> Pasta salad
> Caesar salad
> Artisan bread and seasoned oils

Assorted Dessert Station
> Assorted cakes and pastries
> Homemade cookies
> Carrot cake
> Mini fresh fruit tarts

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