Art of Food and Wine Festival

The third annual Art of Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for November 6-9, 2008 in beautiful Palm Desert, California. The festival is a unique four-day celebration attracting culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine hospitality and education. In addition to the two-day Grand Tasting that features celebrity chefs, elite vintners and exclusive restaurants, this year's celebration includes an opening night "Food Flight" - a friendly interactive competition featuring Coachella Valley's finest chefs and master sommeliers.

KCET is a sponsor of the Art of Food and Wine Festival and has arranged for renowned PBS chefs including Tommy Tang and Joanne Weir to give demonstrations, sign books and to participate in special wine dinners that benefit KCET.

Individual event ticket prices range from $45 to $150 and a four-day, four-event weekend pass is priced at $310. If purchased by September 30, however, KCET members may receive an unbelievable two-for-one discount - 2 weekend passes for $310.

Additional discounts for individual events are available to KCET members (promotion code- KCET). For more information visit www.artoffoodandwine.com or call 1-866-968-2783.

Video from the 2007 Art of Food and Wine Festival

	Champagne Kris Capra leads an insightful conversation with wine and champagne expert Charles Thomas Curtis regarding champagne making. From Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, Curtis explains champagne's long history and what attributes make it great! Watch video
	Cheese Kris attends a cheese seminar with Max McCallum. He asserts that cheese is by far the safest frequently-consumed food, as it has three properties that make it so healthful: it contains salt (a natural preservative), is acidic, and is produced with the highest quality milk. Watch video
	Olive Oil Thomas Curry, a leading expert on olive oil, discusses its many benefits and uses in everyday life. It's a natural anti-oxidant and contains no saturated fat. Olive oil has been proven to help prevent cancer and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It can also be used to make soaps and butter, and in baking and frying your favorite foods. Watch video

Event Gallery

View image galleries from some of our recent events.
 

	Wired Science Reception In celebration of KCET's new nationally-distributed science prgram, Wired Science, Bob Greenbaum generously hosted a cocktail reception at his home in Rancho Mirage. Mr. Greenbaum's home is enviornmentally friendly and includes 'green' design principles. About 50 guests participated in a conversation about the program. View slideshow

Domestic Partnership

Domestic Partnership: Your Financial & Legal World covers California's domestic partnership laws on wills, trusts, taxes and more, including a look at recent changes.
 

	Domestic Partnership Seminar Noted experts discuss wills, trusts, power of attorney, purchasing power, and taxes for domestic partners. Recorded October 24th, 2006. Watch video

Desert Cities "Moments"

KCET Desert Cities presents "Moments," short video segments with local experts discussing helpful tips on practical issues such as earthquake preparedness, water-efficient gardening, and healthy living.
 

	Earthquake Preparedness: Care for Self Learn why adults need to take care of themselves first, then their children. Watch video More Moments Tips & Resources
	Water-Efficient Gardening: Trees (Part 2) A show-and-tell of more trees - this time the drake elm and the willow acacia. Watch video More Moments Tips & Resources
	Healthy Living: Cholesterol Dr. Philip Shaver explains the difference between the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol. Watch video More Moments Tips & Resources