Culinary calendar
Ao Tourio Ofo Spaino - Explore Spanish wines: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Prioat, Penedes and Rueda; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $22. 343-2253.
Cherry Festival - Enjoy country cooking, music, crafts and lots of family fun. Tree ripened cherries will be available, U-pick or ready picked; Saturday-Sunday. Green Bluff.
Hawaiian Luau Vegetarian Cooking - Join Chef Boy R Dean for cooking demos, free meal and a short lecture by a health professional; Sunday, 3 p.m., 4308 N. Harvard Road, Otis Orchards. Reservations requested. Free. 226-0275.
Sunday Brunch on the Farm - Sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign, Sundays through Sept. 11. Tour the farm and enjoy a brunch made from fresh produce. Reservations are required, please advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies when reserving; Greentree Naturals Inc., 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; $35. (208) 263-8957.
Wine Dinner - Chef Brian Hamilton will prepare a course to highlight a variety of Italian wines; Monday, 6 p.m., Italian Kitchen, 113 N. Bernard St.; $65. 838-1229.
Mozart in Manito - Featuring the Connoisseur Concerts Wind Ensemble, directed by Verne Windham. Guest artists include sopranos Darnelle Preston and Tamara Schupman; Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 p.m., Manito Park, Duncan Gardens. $10/lawn seating (concert only), $28/table seating, includes dessert and coffee, $224/table of eight. Box suppers can be ordered directly from Luna; meals will be delivered at 5:30 p.m. 325-SEAT.
Starry Night Winery - Co-owner Bruce Walker shares and answers questions about his small production, top-notch zinfandels, syrah, chardonnay and Rhone style blends; July 22, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.
10 Great Wines Under $20 - These will be the best red and white wines under $20 you’ve ever had; July 27, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $22. 343-2253.
Scottish Picnic Association Reunion - Open to past members of The St. Andrew’s Society of Spokane, the Angus Scott Pipe Band and the Spokane Highland Games. Celebrating 50th anniversary this year; July 30, noon-6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene. 922-3661.
Glass on the Grass - 12th annual event with live demonstrations, live music, wine tasting, glassware and jewelry. Must be 21 or older. Benefits the Spokane Humane Society; Aug. 20-21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Arbor Crest Cliff House, 4705 N. Fruithill Road; $2. 389-2930.
Peach Festival - Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment; Aug. 20 , 21, 27 and 28. Green Bluff.
Pig Out in the Park - Annual food festival with entertainment and arts and crafts booths. No food items over $6.99. Visit spokanepigout.com for more information; Sept. 1-5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5576.
Apple Festival - Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff.