I cannot be the only one getting a little stir crazy from staying inside during all this cold weather. The weatherman is calling for some great weather this weekend so I am using it as the perfect excuse to get out to explore. I am planning on taking a wine tour at Lynfred Winery and brunch at Hache Moderne Brasserie for sure…who knows where the rest of the weekend will take me.

2016 Winter Wine Festival
Taste great Illinois wine, listen to great music by live band ‘Naughty & Nice,’ and meet some grape growers and winemakers – the people that work diligently to put great wine in your glass!
When: Friday, February 26, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Address: 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
Community: Springfield
Cost: $25
Tickets – Facebook Page

Stomp Performance
STOMP is an inventive, energizing and downright electrifying spectacle that blends dance, music, percussion and theatricals into one gigantic rhythm that will have your heart pounding.
When: Friday, February 26-Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: Friday – 8pm, Saturday – 2pm and 7pm
Where: Paramount Theatre
Address: 23 E. Galena Boulevard
Community: Aurora
Cost: $39.50-$49.50
Website – Tickets

Naperville Winter Ale Fest
The third annual Naperville Winter Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Situated on the frozen tundra of Naperville’s Frontier Park – the fest will feature over 130 unique beers from craft breweries around the country.
When: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: Noon- 4:00pm
Where: Frontier Park
Address: 3380 Cedar Glad Road
Community: Naperville
Cost: $50
Facebook Event Page  – Tickets

Latin Heat Brunch
The crew at Ginger & Soul is ready to take your taste buds on an adventure to Latin America. They will be putting out a brunch spread that includes: Tres Leche Beignets and Donuts, Chorizo Gravy with Green Onion Biscuits and Argentinian Alfajores .
When: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: Two Seatings 10am-Noon and 12:30-3pm
Where: Ginger & Soul
Address: 131 E. Hydraulic, Unit C
Community: Yorkville
Cost: $28
Website – Facebook

More Brunch Options:
Hache Moderne Brasserie – Geneva
Website – Menu

Meson Sabika – Naperville
Website

The Turf Room – North Aurora
Website – Menu

Upcoming Events: 
Friday, March 4th – First Friday Open House at Fox River Distilling Co.
Monday, March 7th – Brewer of the Month Tapping Party at Two Brothers Roundhouse
Friday, March 18th & Saturday, March 19 – Wine Lover Weekend in Galena
Friday, March 25th- Adult Easter Egg Hunt at August Hill Winery
Sunday, April 10th – Cheesetopia Chicago

Whatever you do this weekend I hope you are out enjoying this beautiful weather. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers. ~Krisilee