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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, November 2-4, 2005 The Park Record C-2 Wine education made easy AR.STREAM k wee ARIES (March 20-April 19) The prolonged stay of your ruler (Mars) in the stubborn sign of Taurus has had a dire effect on your mental flexibility. Unfortunately, this can cause cooperation gridlock when attempting to convince friends, family, orlover to adhere to your ideas. Prepare for opposition when you try to force your belief system onto others - especially on Monday when you're coming off as a tad antagonistic. My advice for making it through this? Drink herbal tea instead of coffee and take lots of naps. of November LEO (July 22-August 22) Sorry, Leo, but you can't avoid the heaviness that is weighing on all the fixed signs this week (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, & Aquarius). Also, you're still not accustomed to the days getting shorter & the nights getting longer. The only thing ttiat could brighten your outlook is a creative project of some sort You need a big dose of artistic activity, whether you draw, sing, act, paint, write, or design funny websites for those who need a break from nonstop disasters & political corruption. So, go take your Prozac & then get started. 5, SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20) As the zodiac's favorite wanderer, you don't like being told to stay put Okay. I won't tell you not to travel, but I will warn you that your journeys will not go smoothly. In fact, most things that require a certain level of physical effort are bound to be harder than usual. You may find more success when you pursue metaphysical knowledge, as journeys or the mind & soul are actually enhanced by the current planetary placements. Well, what else were you going to do during halftime? Spotted Frog courses make wine education a friendly business By MATT JAMES Of the Record staff Wine is often an intimidating subject. With hundreds and hundreds of wine makers and no easy way to know what's in any one bottle, many find wine purchasing to be a daunting task. Because of this, many wine classes advertise their accessibility. But the Spotted Frog's wine courses seem to succeed more admirably than most. If you were to walk into the TAURUS (April 20-May 20) cafd on a recent Wednesday you'd Feel like you're about to snap? VIRGO (August 23 - September CAPRICORN (December 21 find a tight collection of small January 20) High tension mars your week 22) tables set up in the front of the unless you work hard at relaxing. With ruler (Mercury) in the opti- Tired of dealing with money room, each with a place setting Stay away from anyone or any- mistic sign of Sagittarius, you are issues? Well, youre in luck. No, featuring four cheeses, four crackthing that pushes your buttons. doing your best to remain as not with money, but with love. ers, and a wine glass. The wines sit You may not have access to your upbeat as possible during these try- Seductive Venus moves into your innate patience when you need it ing times. Unfortunately, many of sign on Saturday & she has big on a low table on one side of the the most If you can take a week- the other planets are not cooperat- plans for you. If you're already in room. end trip to a luxury resort, all the ing & they have issues that inter- a relationship, it's time to add As guests take their seals. better. Or (if leaving home isn't an fere with your noble attempts to some spice to your intimacy. If Spotted Frog Cafe manager Zev option), put on your favorite cheer up trie weary masses. So, you're looking for love, you can Rovinc begins his talk. take your pick from the slew of music, pour a glass of good caber- although you may not be able to Occasionally the classes will cover net & go soak in a hot bath. teach the world to sing in perfect admirers who'll notice your a winemaking region - like Actually with the way the planets harmony, you can add a note of rewed-up appeal. For the next 5 Burgundy or Alsace - and occaare stacked now; you may want to brightness to a dreary time. Start weeks, you re a magnet for sionally they'll cover a type of do this nightly. How stocked is with a smile, give them a middle C, romance. Dress accordingly. grape or wine, like Pinot Noir or & go from there. your wine cellar? sparkling wines. Each class invites AQUARIUS (January 21 - February its own range of wines and its own LIBRA (September 23 - October 18) GEMINI (May21 -June20) range of issues. Not much goes right this week. Take advantage of opportunities 22) that occur on the job during the Hers, his, theirs - it's all about Your boss is, well, too bossy. Your This past Wednesday, the subnext few months. You have the staking claims to money & posses- sweetie is too critical. Your friends ject was Chardonnay and it illuspotential to hit it big as Expansive sions. Many of you fina it vulgar to are too unreliable. And, if you're trated how Rovine constructs the Jupiter in your work house con- discuss these things, but that's looking for comfort, don't bother courses. asking your Mom because she's in nects with Progressive Uranus in what the planets are making you "I picked Chardonnay in this your career house. As for your do. You'll be better at the business a bad mood. So, turn your bedone," he said, "and instead of room into a retreat Take a couple end of material matters after love life, you're serious about findholding the class on a style. I'll ing someone with whom you can Friday when your ruler (Venus) days off. Don't call anyone except show the variety of styles." really communicate. Sadly, it is moves into the competent sign of for food delivery. You need toll take Rovine - who was trained at you who is preventing a genuine Capricorn. Meanwhile, you're a pause (kind of like a kid's timedialogue because of your fear of prone to blurting out something out", but as a reward instead of a the American Sommelier revealing too much. If you can't that should be left unsaid - espe- punishment). It's not easy at first Association, and who has presentafford a real psychiatrist, you'll cially over the weekend. So, when But once you get the hang of it, ed numerous wine courses for havetowatch lots of Oprah & Dr. your neighbor asks you what you you'll love i t restaurant staffs and others think of his new hair implants, honPhil. leads the classes with a running esty is probably not the best policy. PISCES (February 19 - March 19) commentary covering each of the Avoid any difficult neighbors. Try CANCER (June21 -July 21) evening's various aspects, insertWhen the Sun is in Scorpio, it usu- SCORPIO (October 23 - not to fight with your teacher or ing humor as he goes and always your guru. Don't attempt an exerally has a positive effect on your November 21) encouraging responses from the tnat requires a higher level of chart This year, however, the This birthday may go down in your cise class members - either in the form fitness than you currently possess. Scorpio Sun is caught up in a plan- personal history as a significant If you abide by these suggestions, of questions or comments. So, as etary power struggle & therefore one. The planetary conflicts are you should have a relatively trauthe classes progress, tasters can cannot be of much help to you. distressing for both your personal ma-free week. If you ignore this ask about everything from biodyYou may want to lay low over the life & your professional one. advice, you'll probably be in need namic winemaking to what sort of weekend when only committed Nevertheless, wnat doesn't kill you of both psychological & physical food might go well with a particurelationships provide any comfort makes you stronger. And, since therapy by the end of the month. lar style. Casual ones will only cause grief. you're obviously around to read And, before you start feeling sorry On Monday & Tuesday, the Moon this, you must have the strength of for yourself, read the rest of the "The more questions people (your ruler) gets caught up in the Hercules by now. In regards to signs. Nobody's in the clear right ask, the more information we can now. waging celestial battle, making it your love life, dating is exciting throw out there," said Rovine. impossible to get things done with- while serious relationships are The courses usually draw a out lots of extra effort Whatever dealing with rough waters. Don't Starstream by Lynda Ray (c) wide range of participants. Last you.do,,don't forget to, take ypur worry. I'm sure FEMA will be res- W e b s i t e : Wednesday the Chardonnay classvitamins^, ^ ; .cuing phafi es included a group of 20- and 30daray/astrology/ . somethings, plus some slightly older participants and at least one person not long past his 21st birthday. 3 dot • Shag • Stiletto • J • Debbie Shuchat • Le Petit Paris '"One of the things I'm really proud of is the span of people who come to the classes," said Rovine. He said they range from their -just in time for mid-twenties to their mid-sixties and include everyone from tattoo cooler weather artists and doctors to local sommeliers. He added that the cours- Fall Sale Cashmere Sweaters - $22 & up Down Jackets - $72 & up Designer Collections - $68 & up from Bloomingdale's NYC arriving 7, J\ *Be here early to get the best selections 435-649-6890 1890 Bonanza Drive Park City Plaza sfyleworks big names, small prices es should appeal to many. "Anybody who likes wine and has a desire to learn more," said Rovine. "The thing about wine is that the more you learn about it, the more you appreciate it," he noted. Wine education inevitably thing new. For that reason, Rovine also keeps the prices relatively low for the wine events. Class prices range from $25 to $50 per person for the current series. For that, participants get to try four wines paired with four different cheeses. The low prices assure The thing about wine is that the more you learn about it, the more you w ' ' appreciate it" - Zev Rovine Spotted Frog Cafe manager a br ?ad^ crange o m m uofn ithe ty and allow people to attend regularly. "'The these tastings helps the whole wine industry, he lot of them." said Rovine. . . . . :,.•.-. -•... That way, he noted, partici"The more comfortable people pants can gain a wide range of feel with wine, the more comfort- wine knowledge about a variety of able they'll feel buying good grapes and regions. wine," he said. Rovine said he began the classThat means customers are es this past July to help promote more likely to purchase a better the cafe's wine bar. glass of wine at the wine bar, and "I started to do it because I they're more likely to ask about wanted to broaden the awareness something different or try some- of the shop as a place where you could try different kids of interesting wine,1' said Rovine. Since then the classes have run intermittently. The most recent series, which runs every The Spotted Frog Cafe currently has four wine semiWednesday, began on Oct. 19 and nars left in its current series, which runs Wednesday goes through Nov. 30. After that, Rovine said he expects to continnights at 7 p.m. through the month of November. ue the classes after a short break. So far, the courses have been an attraction. November 2: "Fortified and Botrytized," "The one on 'Big Reds' was $30 per person extremely successful," said Rovine. "[and] we had a lot of success doing the regions too." November 9: "Syrah/Shiraz," Because of that success, the 20$25 per person person classes often fill, and reservations are encouraged. But otherwise. Rovine said requirements November 16: "All that Sparkles," for the classes are few. "Come sober and come ready $40 per person to learn," he said. "And expect to have a good time." For more information about the November 30: "Wine's Holy Grail - Pinot Noir," Spotted Frog Cafe and Wine Bars $50 per person win e cou rses, visit www, spo ttedfrosbooks.com or call 575-2665. added. Wine Seminar Schedule Come see how we've changed & receive savings on new & unique contemporary clothing for the sophisticated woman Veto- (fif/if/mtenf GRAYSON ViESttPARK RECORD Spotted Frog Cafe manager and wine instructor Zev Rovine examines a glass of red, Rovine earned his wine education working at restaurants and through the American Sommelier Association. 3 dot • Shag • Stiletto • J • Debbie Shuchat • Le Petit Paris A Bill White Enterprises, LLC Restaurant Group $25 Off with the Purchase of 2 Entrees $25.00 off with the Purchase of 2 Entrees Offer Valid At Grappa &Chimayo I T A L T A N Restaurant &c Cafe mppa ITALY A DISTINCTIVE SOUTHWEST RESTAURANT THE SeUTHWESt! 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