Make it: Look up at the sky above Limerick and Shannon, Co Clare, on February 11 and you might notice kites of all shapes and sizes soaring through the air. It’s part of The Hunt Museum’s Kite Power Festival, which is highlighting the power of wind as an energy resource. The museum is calling on kite enthusiasts and novices to get creative with recyclable materials, with prizes for the best flyer, the best use of recycled Christmas packaging and decoration and the best artistic design. If you want to learn how to make your own one, Lumen Street Theatre and some local Men’s Shed groups will host a series of free kite making workshops from January 13 to February 3. huntmuseum.com
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How to Find the Best Champagne for You
The name “Champagne” is no guarantee of quality. Here are 10 excellent big houses, 10 small grower-producers and a glossary.
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Dec. 17, 2020
The bigger producers of Champagne can make excellent wines, even at the entry level. Smaller grower-producers offer a different, often more distinctive expression of Champagne. Here are 10 big brands and 10 small growers well worth seeking out, and a glossary to help you navigate the selections.
These Champagnes have names you might recognize …
T. Edward Wines, New York
Vintus, Pleasantville, N.Y.
Verity Wine Partners, New York
Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, Calif.