I will be pouring at these and a few other funky wine shindigs the next two weeks. Hope to see you at both as these are some of the best values for great wine, food, entertainment and SHEER fun in town. PLUS proceeds from BOTH events go back to the non-profit hosting. Gee whiz-- great times for a good cause? What ELSE would you be doing the next two weekends?? !!

October 30, $10, IndyFringe Theatre 719 E St Clair www.indyfringe.org

7:30-11 p.m., Followed by a free midnight show of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Musical!

Kick off your Halloween weekend with the FringeFriday Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring live music, Halloween Vaudeville, fire spinning, and a costume contest! Prizes for the Fringiest costumes! Enjoy free appetizers, Halloween treats, and cheap drinks. Spooktacular Samples of Wicked Wines from 730-9pm.

Friday November 13. Conrad Hotel in downtown Indy. www.rmh-indiana.org

Enjoy a nite of Italian wine, food, music and chance to win a Trip for TWO to Tuscany-all expenses paid. IF you can't attend the event you can still buy a raffle ticket to win the Tuscany trip. www.rmh-indiana.org

Here are some of the 50 wines being poured FREELY at the event and available for purchase at wholesale plus 10% prices. That profit goes to Ronald Mc Donald House. Santa Margherita Prosecco, Ceretto "Blange" Langhe Arneis, Ca'Marcanda Promis, Ceretto "Asij" Barbaresco, Dievole Brocatto, Volpaia Chianti Classico Reserva, and Borgo Magredo Prosecco.

What's on the menu? The Conrad Hotel Chef Michelle Matiya offers a bounty of bliss for the foodies.

White glove butler passed: Traditional Tomato Bruschetta & Boursin Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Hearts.

Antipasto Display: Dry aged prosciutto, spiced pepperoni, cappicolla marinated artichokes, tarragon pitted olives, manchego cheese, balsamic grilled red and yellow peppers, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, chevere goat cheese, smoked provolone, basil tossed cigliegini; served with grissini and assorted flat breads.

Toasted Focaccia Station: Italian sausage, roasted garlic, roma tomatoes, fresh pesto, marinara and fresh mozzarella.

Salad Station: Traditional Caesar Salad, hearts of romaine, grated parmesan, baguette croutons, tossed in chef Michelle's Caesar Dressing, Caprese Salad with red and yellow tomatoes.

Silver Chaffing Dishes: Rosemary and oregano braised country pork shoulder, meyer lemon glazed chicken with truffle risotto, shrimp penne in a parmesan cream sauce, ratatouille, garlic sticks.

Dessert Station: Pastry Chef de parties selection of miniature Italian pastries, Italian crème cake squares, tiramisu cups, biscotti and spumoni cake, chocolate fountain and gelato.

you soon!