CALENDAR
Calendar: events from March to April 2009
CAMPBELL, CALIF.
Pinot Paradise
When, where: March 28 and 29, Villa Ragusa.
Highlights: Tastings of Pinot Noirs from more than 30 wineries from six subregions in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a self-guided tour, food pairings and the Grand Cruz tasting.
Cost: $25 for the self-guided tour with tastings; $55 for technical sessions; advance tickets for the Grand Cruz Tasting are $55, $65 at the door. All-inclusive weekend passes are $140.
Info: (831) 685-8463, www.scmwa.com
PHOENIX AND SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.
Modern Phoenix Expo & Home Tour
When, where: April 3 to 5, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, uptown Phoenix and Arcadia neighborhoods.
Highlights: The fifth annual modernism event features a free public expo, film screening, self-guided tour of midcentury homes, free admission to the museum, lectures, presentations and workshops.
Cost: Home tour $25; film screening $20; lectures and workshops $5 to $10; expo is free.
Info: (480) 994-2787, www.modernphoenixweek
SAN FRANCISCO
When, where: April 3 to 19, Macy's Union Square.
Highlights: The 63rd annual event ("A Bohemian Garden" is this year's theme) features gardens, topiaries, sculpted bouquets and flower-related guest speakers and events.
Cost: Free.
Info: (415) 397-3333, www.macys.com
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
When, where: April 14 to 19, various locations throughout Scottsdale.
Highlights: This food festival, in its 31st year, features tasting events, cooking demos, special appearances by celebrity chefs, tribute dinners and the Great Arizona Picnic.
Cost: Tickets $10 to $205.
Info: (480) 945-7193, www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF.
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
When, where: April 16 to 19, throughout Pebble Beach.
Highlights: Cooking demos by celebrity chefs such as Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert and Michael Mina; tastings from more than 250 wineries; book signings; Champagne dinner;
Cost: Starting at $165 for a single-event pass; a portion of proceeds go to local charities.
Info: (866) 907-3663, www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com
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