What’s on for the Weekend: Ballet and Balloons Aglow

The 2012 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival runs June 1-3 at Lake Skinner in Temecula . (Flickr: Chris Breeze)

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend in Southwest Riverside. Here’s what you’ll find going down around town:

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

40820 Winchester Road, Temecula

It’s almost here — the much anticipated 2012 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival will soon overtake the rolling countryside of Lake Skinner for three days of food, wine and song. The festival runs June 1-3. Visit www.tvbwf.com to learn more.

Lake Elsinore Storm

500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore

Don’t miss the chance to watch the boys of summer as the Lake Elsinore Storm takes on Visalia this weekend at The Diamond. Game time kicks off at 6:05 p.m. on June 2 and 2:05 p.m. on June 3.

Oak Mountain Winery

36522 Via Verde, Temecula

Love to cook? Here is your chance to learn from the best in the business. Oak Mountain Winery is set to host a cooking class from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 1. Cost for the class is $65 per person and $60 for wine club members. For reservations, call 951-699-9102 or email vandrews@oakmountainwinery.com.

“The Wedding Singer”

42051 Main Street, Temecula

The Fine Arts Network Theater Company is wrapping up its sixth season at the Old Town Temecula Theater in style — 80′s style, that is. “The Wedding Singer” is an energetic musical with a blast of 80’s nostalgia that will keep audiences laughing and send them home with the sing-able theme song, “This is Your Wedding Day,” stuck in their heads. The show debuts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.temeculatheater.org.

Shakespeare in the Vines

33475 La Serena Way, Temecula

Shakespeare in the Vines will return in June to Temecula wine country for its eagerly-awaited seventh season. “The Complete History of America (abridged)” will run May 31 (preview), June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., and June 3 and 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Europa Village Winery.

Les Sylphide Ballet

42051 Main Street, Temecula

The Ballet Studio and Fine Arts Network have teamed up to  present Les Sylphide, Pas de Quatre and other Original Works for an inspirational experience in the art of dance. The performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 3 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby

500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore will host its annual Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, June 2. The early bird catches the worm with this event kicking off at 7 a.m.

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.

Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.

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

 

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