Just when I think I can sit back and read my new favorite wine blogspot (www.winewithatwist.blogspot.com) I realize I have to pack up my wine opener, toss some cases in the car and hit the road. There are thirsty people out there! Hope you can join me at a few of these upcoming events. And if not, please read Janice Furhman's smart, user friendly blogspot and let me know what I missed.

"Taste of Tuscany" benefit for Indiana Ronald McDonald House.

This year The Conrad Hotel hosts and I once again have the pleasure of emceeing the event and pouring some spectacular Italian wines from Monarch Beverage. If you love Italian food, wine and music and want to support an event where ALL of the money raised goes back to the cause THIS is your night. www.rmh-indiana.org

Holiday Bazaar Mango Bay Spa & Salon at 96th & Ditch Road 11am-4pm

Pamper yourself with FREE Mini Mango facials, pedicures, brow arch and lip waxes, chair massages and see/sample a variety of items from local retailers.

I will be there sampling wines from 1:30-2:30. (Be sure to sample wine BEFORE the lip wax!) www.mangobayspa.com

St Mary Catholic Church Annual LIVE Art Auction

Athenaeum Building Ballroom 401 E Michigan St $10 per person 4-7pm

This popular fundraiser benefits the downtown Indy St Mary's Parish. Don't expect any Velvet Elvis' here--this is the REAL DEAL for fine and unique art plus authentic sports and music memorabilia. All artwork is custom framed and opening bids are 50% less than local gallery prices. Preview the items and enjoy FREE appetizers and FREE wine. After driving quickly but SAFELY from the north side, I will be pouring Spanish reds & whites plus some NEW California wines that just arrived in the Indianapolis area. (Le Lapin from Paso Robles- FABULOUS values-Big Bold flavors) Call 317 371-2728 for more details on the fine art and collectibles up for bid.

IDADA Annual Members Meeting 5:30-8:00pm

Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N. Delaware Street

The IDADA Annual Meeting gives members a chance to renew their memberships and mingle with fellow artists, gallery owners, and arts supporters. This year's keynote address will come from Dave Lawrence, Acting President of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, who will talk about how the arts can survive (and thrive) in troubled economic times. He will also cover updates about city funding of the arts and the Arts Council, and will address the involvement of the arts in the Super Bowl process. I will be at this one too pouring wine AND beer! www.idada.org