Weekend to Weekend Pick 7-22-10: Wine At The Farmers Markets

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This week’s W2W Pick is all about vino. Two Maryland wineries will offer samples and sell wine at select Saturday Farmers Markets. Your first opportunity will be July 31, 2010.

Recently Max van Balgooy wrote an article Fresh And Local Farmer’s Markets for Rockville Living and he emphasized the diversity of selection at our local farmers’ markets:

If you think Farmers’ Markets are just tomatoes and squash, think again. In recent years they’ve expanded to include all sorts of things that can be grown or eaten: flowers, plants, bread, pastries, cheese, meat, sausages, honey, and even chocolates. Because much of this is produced locally by individual businesses, you find things not available in regular stores.

Well, with the addition of wine, it’s getting even more diverse! Here are the three special dates when you can actually purchase wine from local vineyards.

July 31st

Elk Run Vineyards, located in Frederick County, uses “research and technology while retaining traditions and values to produce quality wine from quality grapes.”

August 14th and 21st

Frederick Cellars, located in historic Frederick “operates two vineyards in distinctive growing areas of Maryland, including Mountain Creek Vineyards in southwestern Frederick County and Harness Creek Vineyards in Anne Arundel County. Frederick Cellars has been producing award-winning wines for more than a decade.”

Farmers Market Info

The Rockville Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 AM till 1 PM in the parking lot at the intersection of Route 28 and Monroe Street in downtown Rockville. The Saturday Market will operate through November 20th.

During the past three years, I’ve often highlighted events in and around Rockville. For a year and a half I researched and wrote the Weekend to Weekend listing of all the happenings in Rockville before we asked Helen Triolo at Rockville Living to automate the process and encouraged everyone to post event announcements on her wonderful calendar. For a while I picked the best of the week to highlight here on Rockville Central. Now I’m back at it again with the W2W Pick.

A Full Week Of Events On Rockville’s Rooftop

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We are certainly into the height of the outdoor summer event season and you can’t have a great time any higher than The Rooftop in Rockville Town Square. This week has a full, ramped-up schedule with unique specialty parties, plus the regular good times.

Every Tuesday: Beso del Cielo-(Weekly, 5p.m. - 11p.m.) Latin music every Tuesday Night. Hosted by La Tasca, Telemundo, Radio Viva 900, and Cuzquena! DJ Dario: Latin Hits and Top 40. Doors open at 5p.m. weekly! Free Salsa lessons each week from 6 -7p.m. For VIP seating email [email protected]

This Wednesday, July 21st - Sunset Jazz at The Rooftop (6-9:30 p.m.) Jazz aficionados can experience this music genre through a total indulgence of the senses. The spectacular Rooftop view, diversity of sounds from extraordinary artists, décor and the culinary skills of prominent restaurants will provide an unprecedented experience for jazz listeners. Please visit www.rsvpsignature.com/jazz.html for event details and pricing to reserve your seat today. Varied ticket levels available. Sunset Jazz at the Rooftop is brought to you by RSVPSignature LLC, a distinctive “Over the Top” event planning company.

Every Thursday: Sky At Five (Weekly, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.) The hippest party in town, SkyAtFive is The Rooftop’s weekly party. DJ Ramzy: Top 40 and House. Sponsored by Absolut, Lindy Promotions, Malibu, Peroni, Red Bull and Oro Pomodoro. For VIP seating email [email protected]

Every Friday: Breeze (Weekly, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.) Back by popular demand, this weekly Friday night event is hosted by K2Events and Taste of Saigon. DJ Twinspin: House, Hip Hop and Top 40. Doors open at 6p.m. For VIP reservations contact 202-222-5000

This Saturday, July 24th - Pride in The Sky (8 p.m. - 1a .m.). The Premiere of the first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender lounge to hit Montgomery County. Hosted by The Rooftop, La Tasca, LURe and DJ Rosie. Doors open at 8 p.m. Rain or Shine (moved to VisArts if inclement weather). 21+/ID. $5.00 Cover. Drink specials: 8-9 p.m.

This Sunday, July 25th - Dancing With The Stars (7 - 9:30 p.m.). Featuring the hot Big Band hits from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, this great dancing event will feature live entertainment by Night and Day Band - the area’s greatest Big Band, Swing and Jazz band. Free For All! Rain or Shine (moved to VisArts if inclement weather).

See what I mean? Every day this week! If you haven’t partied under the stars, this week is your chance.