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    Tickets are on sale for Thornton Winery’s 2026 Champagne Jazz Series
    • April 6, 2026

    Richard Marx will open Thornton Winey’s Champagne Jazz Series on Saturday, May 23.

    Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Marx is known for such hits as “Don’t Mean Nothing” and “Endless Summer Nights.” His latest album, “After Hours,” came out in January.

    Marx is currently on a tour called An Acoustic Evening. He will also appear at the Hollywood Bowl on June 10; North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on June 12; and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on June 21.

    Memorable summer nights are what Temecula Valley wineries want to create for their customers. Most have free live music, but Thornton offers ticketed concerts under the stars with internationally known artists spring to fall.

    South Coast Winery also has a ticketed series called Rhythm on the Vine, and Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards occasionally has headliners under the label Country Concert Series, but neither currently have any concerts scheduled.

    Champagne Jazz concerts start at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission is first-come-first-served with lines starting two hours before show time. Gourmet supper packages are available with assigned tables and dedicated servers.

    Here is the lineup:

    May 23: Richard Marx, $136-$266.

    May 30: Damien Escobar and Julian Vaughn with Nicholas Cole, $124-$254.

    June 20: Kenny G, $154-$284.

    June 27: Norman Brown and Paul Taylor, $124-$254.

    July 11: Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler, $124-$254.

    July 18: Peter White with Vincent Ingala and Roman Street,$124-$254.

    July 25: Brian Culbertson, $154-$284.

    Aug. 1: Kirk Whalum and Andréa Lisa with Rebecca Jade, $124-$254.

    Aug. 8: Richard Elliot and Rick Braun, $124-$254.

    Aug. 15: Chanté Moore and Jackiem Joyner with Althea René, $136-$266.

    Sept. 5: Jeffrey Osborne and Marqueal Jordan, $142-$272.

    Oct. 3: Chris Botti, $160-$290.

    Oct. 4: Boney James and JJ Sansaverino, $154-$284.

    Oct. 10: Will Downing and Marian Meadows with Alex Bugnon, $124-$254.

    Thornton Winery is at 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

    Information: 951-699-0099, thorntonwine.com

     

    ​ Orange County Register 

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