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Miami Film Festival in Hybrid format for 2021
In-person theatre in downtown Miami's Spotlight Theatre and virtual at miamifilmfestival.com starts March 5
International roster of past and present Oscar contenders adds to festival profile

Grgich Hills 2018 Chardonnay-$43
Grgich Hills is the benchmark for Napa Valley Chardonnays
Mike Grgich's vision is reflected in the 2018 Chardonnay

Wine of the Week: GSM Wines of the southern Rhone Valley
A French blend that takes you on a rustic food journey
The French are great at inventing beautiful sounding words that describe a concept or a state of being. Such words fall under the class of ‘stative’ words. These words are often so perfect in their simplicity that other languages, such as English, adopt them just as they are, without translation. Why re-invent the wheel?

Say hello to GSM Wines of France
A popular blend is South of France's gift to the world of wine
Chateauneuf du Pape is the most famous GSM wine

My Name Is Pedro-An educator’s life dedicated to children in need
Powerful Bio-Doc charts one man’s mission to reverse a failing education system with determination and love - now on VOD and DVD everywhere(Amazon, Apple TV, GooglePlay, Youtube, Vimeo On Demand)
A Gay Puerto Rican Man makes a difference in an educational wasteland

Familia Torres Vina Sol (Blanco)-$11
Recovering an historic wine with stunning results for nearly 60 years
Bring sunny Spain to your dinner table this winter

Familia Torres Vina Sol White-$11
Recovering an historic wine with stunning results for nearly 60 years
Familia Torres respects the past with a passion for the future

Test Pattern Open now in Chicago through Music Box Theatre’s virtual cinema at musicboxtheatre.com
A powerful debut exploring gender, race and consent
A powerful debut feature for a Black female filmmaker

Wine of the Week - Dry Creek Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2018-$21.99
A 'young vine' wine with 'old vines' character and flavor
Dry Creek preserves Old World Zinfandel character for the future

Spotlight: Recognizing Black History
Joliet's historic role in the Underground Railroad helped hundreds escape the carnage of slavery
The history of Joliet's role in helping hundreds escape slaves via the Underground Railroad is as full of drama and intrigue as any Hollywood film. It's a story with daring heroes, intrigue and fearful fugitives always, just steps away from capture.