6/25-Doug Cavanaugh

Doug Cavanaugh-The Ruby Restaurant Group

The idea for Ruby’s Diner was born in 1980 after a run on the beach. Doug Cavanaugh had just returned to his native Southern California after successfully restoring and running a restaurant on Nantucket Island off Cape Cod. One evening he was brainstorming about business opportunities with his father, and remembered that he had seen a dilapidated building at the end of Balboa Pier while jogging along the beach. “Although the building is in pretty bad shape now, its architecture really lends itself well to that of a 1940’s diner. I wonder if I could get the place from the city and turn it into a diner that would bring back the fun and nostalgia of that era?” he said. With his father’s encouragement, Cavanaugh started to make the restaurant a reality.

6/11- Emilio Estevez, Michelle DeMott, Mary Ellen Cole, Rebekah Evans

Live - Beachcomber Cafe - Historic Malibu Pier

Emilio Estevez -  Actor/Malibu Winemaker

Emilio Estévez (born May 12, 1962) is an American actor, film director, writer and poet. He started his career as an actor and is well-known for being a member of the acting Brat Pack of the 1980s, starring in The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire. He is also known for Repo Man, The Mighty Ducks and its sequels, Maximum Overdrive, and his performances in western films such as Young Guns and its sequel. One of his first appearances was "Two-Bit" in The Outsiders.




Michelle DeMott and Mary Ellen Cole from the LA county FAir and LA Intl wine competition

Seven decades of tradition began shortly after the end of prohibition, when the annual L.A. County Fair began awarding medals to the finest wines in California. The competition achieved world-class standing, attracting wines from North and South America, Italy, and finally, in 2002, opening the doors to wine entries from around the world. Today, the event includes not only wines, but also spirits and olive oils. And the judging panel has grown as well to nearly 100 judges from all parts of the globe.  The competition is constantly evolving. In 2007, the competition extended an invitation to the spirits world. We took the competition to the next level in 2008, premiering the Wine World of Sports competition which attracted such sport dignitary-turned-winemakers like Tommy Lasorda, Mario Andretti and Greg Norman. The event is going to rock with the second year of Music Uncorked, specifically for musicians-turned-winemakers.  The competition also is the foundation for an extensive wine education program that’s available to 1.4 million visitors to the L.A. County Fair. Public wine tasting began in 1968; in 1998 a wine education center opened, complete with consumer-driven classes, tastings and a display of the award-winning wines. The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition is committed to educating the public about wine, featuring industry experts with extensive knowledge about wine growing and selection, wine tasting and wine and food pairings. The 2010 wine, spirits and extra virgin olive oil competitions will be: May 18-20 for olive oil; May 19-21 for wine; and May 24-25 for spirits.

Rebekah Evans from the Malibu Chamber of Commerce

Rebekah has been in the Chamber business for over 5 years, with background in business, plus worked in the school system for over 6 years. Owning her own business for 25 years, Rebekah is the first to get in the trenches to help your business succeed. As the CEO, call Rebekah when you have concerns for the Malibu Business Community--and want to connect to the community and more.

6/4- John Selman, Jim Palmer

Live - Beachcomber Cafe - Historic Malibu Pier


John Selman - Founder "Malibu Village Wines"

Come into Malibu Village Wines and share our love of wine, and our passion for hunting down wine bargains from all over the globe, including cellared wine gems at attractive prices. We bring you personal service and small production wines you won't find at the grocers or big wine warehouses, as well as fine wines for every budget, rare spirits, and unique custom gift baskets and chests created with your special theme. We stock over 1000 wines from $4 to $3000, and have tasted every wine several times, before deciding to carry it. Our customers take advantage of our mixed case discount to get the same savings as warehouses on everyday wine, and even better savings on boutique wines not offered to less exclusive stores. Our wine bargains are inexpensive, exceptionally crafted small production wines you won’t find on grocery store shelves. Our superb collection of allocated and hard-to-find wines far surpasses any other in the area. Our cellar-aged cult wines are ready to drink, at prices that beat internet auction sites.

Jim Palmer - Founder of Malibu Vinyards

Jim Palmer, Long time Malibu resident, began growing wine grapes in Western Malibu and has been making wine since 1997.  His first commercial release, Malibu Vineyards 2003 Single Vineyard Syrah won a Silver Medal in the Limited Production Rhone Style Class at the L.A. County Fair 2005 Wines of the World Competition and a six-bottle wooden box case sold for $3,100. at the UCLA John Wayne Cancer Charity Fundraiser in May 2005.