Inside The First-Ever Original Catalina Wine Mixer
If you're a fan of Will Ferrell comedies, "Step Brothers" in particular, then you probably know all about the Catalina Wine Mixer, the fictitious event that took place toward the end of that movie. You're probably also aware of the oft-quoted phrase from that scene: "It's the %$#&*@^ Catalina Wine Mixer!" When Ben Villalobos, food & beverage director at Santa Catalina Island Company, moved to the island three years ago he couldn't escape that reference. And so, he decided to bring it to life with a brand new event platform that went viral in three days. MORE