October 28, 2011, Friday, 4pm-10pm
October 29, 2011, Saturday, 4pm-10pm
Where: Metropolitan Conference Centre
333 FOURTH AVE S.W.
CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 0H9
SHOW PROGRAM:
Friday, October 28, 2011, 4pm-10pm.
6-10pm – Latin Dance Perfomances with La Rumba Dance School
7-8pm – Live Latin Jazz with Celine La Coste
8-9pm – Tequila Tutored Tasting with Eric Lorenz
9-10pm – Live Latin Jazz with Celine La Coste
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 4pm-10pm
5-10pm – Latin Dance Perfomances with La Rumba Dance School
5-6pm – Wine tasting with Linda Garson
6-7pm – Live Latin Jazz with Celine La Coste
7-8pm – Tequila Tutored Tasting with Eric Lorenz
8-9pm – Live Latin Jazz with Celine La Coste
Learn how to drink and enjoy Tequila!
Tequila Tutored Tasting with Eric Lorenz
October 28 @ 8pm and October 29 @7pm
Join us for an educational and entertaining tutored tasting seminar with Eric Lorenz, Canada’s National Tequila Examiner. Learn the difference between adulterated tequilas and 100% blue agave tequilas and enjoy sipping them like a fine Scotch or Cognac. Take a journey to the beautiful yet enigmatic blue agave landscape in the highlands, lowlands, and valleys of the tequila regions in the Mexican states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, & Michoacán. This seminar will connect you to the culture, history, and geography of tequila, other agave spirits, and Mexico itself – while also providing an educational foundation on the objective assessment of appearance, aromas, and taste. Plus, of course, you’ll get to sample these great tequila along the way.
About Eric Lorenz:
Eric Lorenz, Principal of Lorenz Agave Spirits, is a tequila and mezcal aficionado, importer, writer, and educator in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Eric is a Certified Specialist in Spirits and holds the WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits, the Distintivo ‘T’ Diploma from the Tequila Regulatory Council, and is also Canada’s National Tequila Examiner. He has introduced many to the art and the sensory delights of tasting agave spirits by sharing his favorite tequilas and mezcals neat, in margaritas and other cocktails, or paired with regional Mexican cuisine – with a particular focus on the cuisines of Oaxaca, Puebla, Jalisco, and the Yucatan. Finally, he is currently involved in archaeological research on ancient fermented agave beverages among pre-Hispanic indigenous groups in Jalisco and Colima in western Mexico.
The Wines of South America with Linda Garson.
October 29 @5pm
Join us for a tutored tasting seminar as Linda guides us through the signature red and white grapes that have made these countries famous, as well as wine from neighbouring Uruguay and explains the foods to pair with them. Linda is the creator of Vine and Dine, the CBC’s food and wine pairing expert and the Calgary Wine Examiner. She is a regular visitor to the wine countries of South America, leading annual wine tours to Chile and over the Andes to Argentina.
Live Latin Jazz with Celine La Coste!
Popping up on stage with members of her local band, Céline La Coste blasts out a spirited rendition of her favorite jazz standards sung off the top of her head. Her long hair flowing, dark eyes glowing, the show is a visual as well as musical treat. Music brings a joy to this woman’s heart that cannot be contained! Jazz, bossa nova, tangos, she loves them all! Céline La Coste is probably one of the few singers who can sing all of the jazz and latin jazz standards in their original languages.
This beautiful, sparkling woman with her stunning enthusiasm for life will speak to your heart, and shake you to your soul with her powerful, crystal clear voice. Céline La Coste’s talent and poise have already made her a star with those lucky enough to have heard her sing.
