Last week, Jon and I had the pleasure of attending an exclusive Wine Tasting event held by Rebel Vinum (based in Phoenix) at The Playground in downtown Tucson.

The really cool thing is that Kevin, who runs the show, was up in Portland and stopped in at Rebel Jeweler http://www.rebeljeweler.com/ because of the name. Well, they (Rebel Jeweler) happens to be one of our favorite stores that carry WATTO. Kevin was excited to see a company from Arizona with stuff up in Portland. He purchased some of our items. Then, in a great gesture, the Rebel team decided they wanted to meet the artist who created the cool metal keychains they all received for Christmas from Kevin, so they invited us to their wine tasting.

Jon & Jeff McCarty- account development specialist for Rebel Vinum

Jon and Tom Jonovich- boutique wine specialist - Rebel Vinum

Ashlee shows off one of the wines

Their wine is top of the line from only the best vinyards and Jon and I had the pleasure of tasting a $400 bottle of wine- probably the first and last time that will ever happen.

The playground is super cool too and had just opened several days previously. Please enjoy the photos from the cool event. Oh and another cool thing, they told us we could display some of our promotional material to pitch ourselves. Is that not the coolest! ?!

We also met Wine teacher Jon Rogers who teaches beginners to advanced wine connoisseurs in his workshops called Wines Without the Mystery. Interested? contact JonLRogers@aol.com or call at 520-325-0566

Jon Rogers of "Wines Without the Mystery"

Good wine, good people and good environment and Jon got a good buzz! :)

Last night Jon and I went to Tempe to help sponsor the Fendor Music Foundation Fundraiser put on by Limelighter Promotion http://www.facebook.com/limelighterpro with headliner band Lost in Atlantis debuting their new video. You can hear some tunes by LIA at http://www.facebook.com/lostinatlantis?sk=app_2405167945

AJ Riveria of Limelighter Promotions with golfer Sal Princiotta & WATTO belt buckles

Outside stage. Club 910 has 2 stages. One indoor and one outdoor.

WATTO display at event. It was a little chilly , but not as dark as it looks

They had a great raffle to raise money for the Fendor Music Foundation which helps bring music programs back to schools. WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear contributed a big basket of handmade metal goodies!

WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Auction Giveaway

Jon found a John with his name on it

On the way back from the event this morning we stopped off at the Farmer’s Market in Tucson and found some great goodies.

Fresh produce by local farmersYummy Kettle Corn by Quest for the Best 775-815-4059

Fudge by Quest for the Best 775-815-4059 - We got chocolate Cherry Fudge Yumm!

Jon couldn't resist this amazing blue VW

Till next time- Mary