January Couples Events

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Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Jan. 2 (5-8 p.m.)

Two to four winemakers pour tastings in the Rock Room Lounge. Featured wines sold at the bar and in the dining room are priced at 50% off.

Shadowbook Restaurant, Capitola
Winemaker presentation and tasting. Special price/service in dining room.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

First Friday Free Admission at MAH | Jan. 4 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Free First Friday Lunch Tour at MAH | Jan. 4 (noon)

Docents and guest artists lead in-depth discussions about current exhibitions.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Rain Forest Weekend | Jan 5-6 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Ride a steam train through the redwoods and learn about the nature of the redwood forest and the critters who reside and are invigorated by the dampness of the towering tree environ. Trains operate rain or shine.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Jan. 9 (5-8 p.m.)

Rain Forest Weekend | Jan 12-13 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Jan. 16 (5-8 p.m.)

Rain Forest Weekend | Jan 19-20 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Wine Passport Program | Jan. 19 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, including many who are not open to the public, welcome Wine Passport holders to their vineyards, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Meet the winemakers and taste vintages of the more than 43 participating wineries and several area restaurants that host Passport dining and tasting menus. Current event details, tickets ($30) and Passport Maps are available from the Association's online office: www.scmwa.com. Individual commemorative Passport stamps are given at each location.

Visit and taste wines at various locations.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

Wine and Crab Taste Off | Jan. 20 (2-5 p.m.)

Local chefs create original dishes featuring crab and paired with Santa Cruz Mountain wines. Five restaurants participate, each presenting two crab dishes that are paired with a selected vintage. Visitors vote in tasting-pairing challenge. Information about participating restaurants and wineries and ticket purchase ($45 for two restaurants and $15 per additional restaurant) visit www.scmwa.com

Wine & Crab pairing at various restaurants.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

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