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Greetings from the Wine Cellar: The Yuma Art Center here in Historic Downtown is presenting a double feature of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show this Saturday evening, October 29th. The musical/comedy/faux-horror extravaganza will be shown at 7:00PM and again at midnight (doors open at 6:00PM and 10:55PM respectively). The showings will feature a…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK Rocca Delle Macie 2018 Maccione Vermentino (Tuscany, Italy) $14.99 Vermentino is a native Italian white varietal that makes a fine alternative to the ubiquitous Pinot Grigio. The Maccione offers a delicious mix of tangy citrus, green apple and pineapple flavors edged with hints of ginger and…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: Here is some good news to accompany the welcome arrival of Fall in Yuma – with the arrival of the cooler season, my good friend Mario Ghedin has re-opened his Italian deli restaurant, Autentico Sapore Italiano, in the Colorado River State Historic Park at 201 N. 4th Avenue here in…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: October is starting off nicely here in Historic Downtown Yuma. First off, First Friday is this week, when many downtown businesses stay open for a few extra hours on the first Friday of each month to incentivize folks to come down for the evening. Not to mention that the weather…

FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK Pine Ridge 2021 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Clarksburg) $15.99 The ‘CB-V’ is an aromatic white with a bouquet of honeysuckle, orange blossom, grapefruit, white peach and jasmine. In the mouth it’s bright and refreshing, with flavors of citrus, ginger, peach and green apple. The clean finish brings a lingering hint of lime. Diora…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: This week brings the official first day of Fall, and if you use your imagination it’s starting to feel a bit like it, especially right before the sun rises in the morning. Thankfully the Yuma summer is starting its inevitable fade into autumn as the days grow shorter and the…

FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK Tenuta Fratelli Povero 2019 Roero Arneis (Piedmont, Italy) $15.99 Arneis is an ancient grape varietal native to northern Italy’s Piedmont region. It makes a refreshingly dry, crisp and lightly floral white with bright flavors of pears, apricot and citrus. The finish is bracingly clean, framed with a tangy minerality. Sea Glass…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: We’ve made it to September and summer is still hanging on with a vengeance, with temps said to be reaching 113 degrees today. All the more reason to seek refuge and relaxation in the cool confines of Yuma’s Old Town Wine Cellar. So swing by Historic Downtown this week, come…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: The onset of September means First Friday will be celebrated once again here in Historic Downtown. This Friday, September 2nd, retail stores and other downtown businesses will remain open for business until at least 8PM, and of course all our downtown eating & drinking establishments will be going strong, including…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: Just as August is getting close to wrapping up, so is the 2022 Lutes’ Summer Jazz Series. This Friday evening, August 26th marks the last concert in the biweekly series of live performances here in Historic Downtown Yuma by the Yuma Jazz Quartet at Lutes’ Casino (221 S. Main St.)…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: Here’s an interesting opportunity for those who may want to showcase their talents on the performing stage. The Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main Street) is hosting auditions for a Rocky Horror Picture Show “Shadowcast” this Wednesday, August 24th and Thursday, August 25th, from 5to 8PM. It’s a casting call:…

Greetings from the Wine Cellar: Believe it or not, summer is kind of winding down. This Friday, August 12^th will bring the second-to-the-last performance in the 2021 Lutes’ Summer Jazz Series, just a little ways down Main Street at Lutes’ Casino. The regulars with the Yuma Jazz Company will be joined by guest vocalist Jennifer…