What’s on for the Weekend: Baseball, Ballet and Champagne Brunch

It’s a big weekend, Southwest Riverside! Time to give your mom the love, respect and “bling” she deserves. Check out some fun and creative ways to celebrate Mother’s Day:

(Flickr: Tavi Dhingra)

Champagne at Thornton Winery

32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula

A Mother’s Day celebration is being heralded at one of Temecula wine country’s grandest wineries.  Scrumptious food and drink will be served at salad, entree and desert stations with selections to wow Mom.  A glass of Thornton NV Brut Champagne is included for a toast to Mom. The winery is known for its sparkling wines and savory menu options. Reservations are recommended.

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch

500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore

If you and the mama in your life love baseball, then this is the perfect chance to combine the two for a Mother’s Day celebration at The Diamond. The Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 13. Cost is  $32 for adults and $15 for kids 5 to 12 years old. Then, stroll down to the stands afterwards and get ready for Storm baseball.

Bel Vino Winery

33515 Rancho California Road, Temecula

Gourmet food, bubbly champagne and live music await you at the quaint hillside winery, Bel Vino. Moms even get to take home a free gift. Tickets are $55 for Bel Vino wine club members and $65 for those who are not wine club members. Do you have your reservations?

Go Fly a Kite

Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Temecula

Families and residents are invited to bring out their best homemade or store bought kites and give them a ride from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 11. Participants will meet at the gazebo.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

42051 Main Street, Temecula

Treat mom to a night at the theater when the Oregon Ballet takes the stage at 8 p.m. on May 11-12 and the Fine Arts Ballet Theatre delivers two special Mother’s Day performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on May 13. Be sure to check out www.temeculatheater.org for ticket information.

Mother’s Day in Temecula Wine Country

Various wineries in Temecula

Need more ideas for ways to treat mom to a special day in Temecula Wine Country’s rolling vineyards? From Oak Mountain to Wilson Creek, there will be live music, a delicious brunch and a glass of wine waiting for you.

Snow Patrol

45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula

Don’t miss the chance to watch this alternative rock group from Bangor, Ireland rock the stage at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Showroom Theater. The performance kicks off at 8 p.m. on May 11. Visit pechanga.com to check availability for  tickets.

Science of Bicycles

42081 Main Street, Temecula

Pedals and gears and brakes — oh my! Just how do bicycles really work, anyway?  Kids get the skinny on the science behind bikes beginning at 5:30 p.m. on May 11 at Temecula Children’s Museum.

Old World Festival

Riverview Park, Corona

Beginning this weekend, Corona park will be transformed into a medieval village, complete with knight jousting, pirate fights, archery competitions, magic shows and other fare meant to give visitors to the Koroneburg Old World Renaissance Festival an authentic taste of life in the 15th century.

Music at the Merc

42051 Main Street, Temecula

Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Friday’s feature good old fashioned rock ‘n roll and Saturday’s go country at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Then, it’s Classics at The Merc at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $11.

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Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee.

 

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