New Year's Eve 'Carnevale' gala to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

TEMECULA – Grammy award-winning, Rhythm & Blues, soul singer and Broadway star Stephanie Mills will bring in the New Year as the headline performer at Rhythm & Rio’s “Carnevale” on Friday, Dec. 31, to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children at South Coast Winery in Temecula.

Experience an unforgettable evening of exotic samba dancers, strolling jesters, mystic tarot card readers, costumed snake charmers and games of chance. Bid on over 150 enticing items at the popular silent auction on the veranda, at this five star resort.

Dinner seating will be scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in South Coast Winery’s Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Enjoy an unforgettable gourmet feast including: a four-course dinner, several choices of mouth watering appetizers, salads, main courses, and delicious desserts.

Listen to the sultry sounds of Brazil’s acclaimed band Sambaguru while dining in style. Toast the New Year with award winning Carter estate wine and enjoy fun party favors.

Indulge in the passion of Rio de Janeiro and salsa to the Latin sounds of Son Mayor in South Coast Winery’s Grand Ballroom. It is recommended to reserve tickets early for the 7:30 p.m. seating. Experience an elegant gourmet dinner including three types of entrees, wines, favors and all of Rhythm & Rio’s “Carnevale” entertainment throughout the resort.

Multi-platinum award winning sensation Stephanie Mills will perform in concert and celebrate the New Year in true style.

Mills, who has performed several concerts this past year in support of Shriners Hospitals for Children® said, “We are going to have a real celebration in Temecula. I can’t think of a better way to end 2010 and begin 2011 than by celebrating Shriners Hospitals for Children® and the incredible work that they do. I’m delighted that money raised at Rhythm & Rio’s “Carnevale” will support this amazing group of hospitals.”

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a one-of-a-kind health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Each year, the 22 hospitals nationwide provide care for thousands of kids with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft palates.

For additional information about tickets and hotel/spa accommodations, go to

http://www.rhythmonthevine.org or call (213) 368-3378. South Coast Winery is located at 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula.