#97 - Jazz on The Vine - WinterFest

Of course, one of the unique things about living in Riverhead is the diverse amount of things to do, regardless of your interests. Here is something for the grown ups, although surely children could come and enjoy the music as well. But this may be one for moms, friends, dads and wine lovers to enjoy by themeselves in order to relax.

While visiting the vineyards is a very popular thing to do in the summer and fall, consider a vineyard visit this winter.

Riverhead and the North Fork boast dozens of vineyards which have boomed over the past few decades, some of which are truly beautiful places to visit all year round. 

Created to boost patronage to the wineries in typically off-season time, the annual Winterfest was created. Running from Feb. 12 through March 20, this is wonderful collection of events is enjoying its fourth winter running. There are over 50 concerts to choose from at participating locations. For a $10 door fee, you can get a glass of wine and enjoy some jazz and entertainment at your local wineries. 

This is a great way to spend a late winter afternoon or evening. No summer traffic and great entertainment! Enjoy a relaxing time while taking in the serene beauty of the vineyards.

Even though this is an East End event, several of the events are held in Riverhead, such as the following:

Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, Sound Ave, Baiting Hollow

• Saturday, Februrary 19 • 4:30 pm: Champian Fulton
• Saturday, February 26 • 3 pm: Janine DiNatale
• Sunday, March 6 • 3:30 pm: Tessa Souter
• Saturday, March 12 • 3 pm: Shenole Latimer Trio

Clovis Point 1935 Main Road, Jamesport,

• Saturday, March 12 • 4:30 pm: Willie Williams
• Sunday, March 20 • 3:30 pm: Marc Devine Trio

Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead 2038 Old Country Rd., Riverhead

• King Scallop Trio:
  • Every Friday, February 18 - March 18 • 7 pm

Hotel Indigo/BISTRO 72: 1830 West Main Street, Rt. 25, Riverhead

• Every Saturday, Februrary 19 - March 19 • 7-10 pm; Live at the Indigo

Jamesport Vineyard: 1216 Main Road, Rte. 25,Jamesport

• Sunday, February 27 • 3:30 pm: MEM3 (Ernesto Cervini)
• Sunday, March 13 • 3:30 pm: Michael Jazz Trio
• Saturday, March 19 • 4:30 pm: Iris Ornig Trio

Martha Clara Vineyards: 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead

• Saturday, February 19 • 4:30 pm: Rare Groove Band
• Saturday, February 26 • 4:30 pm: Groove Gumbo
• Saturday, March 5 • 4:30 pm: Benito Gonzalez

Palmer Vineyards: 108 Sound Avenue, Rte. 48, Riverhead

• Saturday, February 19 • 1:30 pm: Dida Pelled's Trio
• Saturday, March 5 • 3 pm: Tim Siciliano Trio
• Saturday, March 19 • 3 pm: Steve Salerno Trio

Sherwood House Vineyards 1291 Main Road, Jamesport

• Saturday, February 12 • 4:30 pmLobenstein/Salerno
• Saturday, February 26 • 4:30 pm: Ahmad Ali
• Sunday, March 6 • 2 pm: Ray A

Vail-Leavitt Music Hall: 18 Peconic Ave, Riverhead

Saturday, March 12 • 1 pm
Inside the "Out" Side of Jazz – FREE!
Discussion with Lara Pellegrinelli, Adam Schatz, Ken Druker. Moderator Bob Barta."Reaching the Audience: Jazz in the Digital Age"

Follow these links for more info:

Participating Wineries and Establishments
Musicians and Performers 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS BY DATE

Category: Adult Entertainment, Family Possible
Price: Affordable
Season: This is a seasonal event, but wineries are open year round
Note: Winter Event running for limited time

Stay tuned for #96 next week, same time same place. And  if you missed #98.