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April 21, 2014
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NapaLife is the insider's guide to Napa Valley; this is only a taste of the whole newsletter. The weekly newsletter is published by insider Paul Franson.
NapaLife runs 12 to 20 pages each
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City Winery at the Napa
Valley Opera House
Upcoming shows at City Winery
- NVOH Presents Tuesday Night Flicks: An American in Paris April 22
- NVOH Presents: Lucky Penny Productions & 6th Street Playhouse present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels April 25-27
- David Pack's Napa Crossroads album release to benefit The Music Connection and Arts Council Napa Valley April 28
- Graham Nash April 29 30, $75-95.
- Mike Nesmith May 1
- NVOH Presents: Lucky Penny Productions & 6th Street Playhouse present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels May 2-4
- Mike Nesmith, May 1
- Asleep At The Wheel, Wednesday, May 7, $30-40
- Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Thursday, May 8, $20-25
- Karla Bonoff, Friday, May 9, $20-30
- NVOH presents: Mother's Day with Freddy Cole – May 11
- Jesse Cook, Tuesday May 13, $30-40
- Richard Thompson May 14 and 15
- Allen Toussaint, Friday, May 16, $25-30
- NVOH and Lucky Penny Present: I’m the Greatest Future Star Musical Theatre Showcase for Kids May 18
- Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle May 20
- John Mayall, Friday, May 23, $40-50
- Leo Kottke, Saturday, May 24, $30-40
- NVOH Presents, Tuesday Night Flicks: Notorious May 27
- Maria Muldaur, Friday, May 30, $15-25
- Dar Williams , June 5
- Tristan Prettyman, Friday June 6, $25-35
- NVOH Presents: Los Cenzontles June 8
- The Both: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo June 11
- Red Molly, Thursday, June 12, $15-20
- NVOH Presents: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers June 13
- Hayes Carll and Bob Schneider, Saturday, June 14, $22-30
- Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion, June 17
- Josh Rouse, June 18
- Milk Carton Kids, Monday, June 16, $15-25
- World Party, Friday, June 20, $50-70
- 10,000 Maniacs, Saturday, June 21, $40-50
- NVOH and Lucky Penny Presents: The Rogers and Hammerstein Songbook June 22
- NVOH Presents, Tuesday Night Flicks: The Third Man June 24
- The Bangles June 27
- NVOH Presents: John Pizzarelli – June 29
- Carolina Chocolate Drops July 3
- Al Stewart, July 5, $25-$35
- NVOH Presents: Bill Frisell's Guitar in the Space Age July 6
- Lewis Black, July 10, 11, 12, $55-75
- Martha Wainwright July 15
- The English Beat July 18-19
- NVOH and Lucky Penny Presents: An All American Summer Songbook July 20
- NVOH presents: Golden State - Lone Star Revue featuring Mark Hummel, Anson Funderburgh and Little Charlie Baty July 25
- David Grisman, July 31
- The English Beat, July 18 and 19
- Bettye Lavette, Aug. 16, $30-$40
- Lila Downs July 17
- David Grisman Aug. 28, $35-$45
- David Grisman, Sept. 25
- Leo Kottke Oct. 2
Members of City Winery Napa’s VinoFile program have access to ticket sales 48 hours before public sales, a waiver of ticket service fees, free bus service, restaurant loyalty rewards, such as a free pair of VIP concert tickets for every $500 spent in the restaurant, exclusive membership-only events; and access to the proprietary City Winery Virtual Sommelier, which helps make suggestions for wines one might enjoy based on past consumption at the venue.
Buy concert tickets or get information on a becoming a member at 260-1600 or www.citywinery.com.
Uptown Theatre Lineup
Here’s the upcoming schedule at Uptown Theatre:
- April 23 Los Lonely Boys
- April 26 Gavin DeGraw
- May 3 Toad the Wet Sprocket
- May 9 Solo acoustic Keb’ Mo’
- May 24 The Fab Four
- Nov. 14 David Sedaris
Most shows are at 8 p.m.
The Uptown Theatre is at 1350 Third St. in Napa. The box office phone is 259-0123 x 6 and website is www.uptowntheatrenapa.com.
Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theate
- May 25 Symphony Napa Valley and Belgian violinist and
conductor Michael Guttman
Napa Valley College
Performing Arts
- April 27 at 3 p.m. Mozart, Requiem Napa Valley College Chorale & Orchestra Directed by Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes & Conducted by Harry Cadelago
- May 4 at 3 p.m. Rhythmic Fantasy North Bay Wind Ensemble directed by Harry Cadelago
- May 10 at 8 p.m. Voice Recital by NVC Voice Class Students
- May 18 at 3 p.m. Symphony of Romance Napa Valley College Orchestra directed by Harry Cadelago
- May 25 at 3 p.m. Piano Recital NVC Piano Class
Students Directed by Mazdak Khamda
White Barn 2014 schedule
The popular April Sunday Salons will be held at 3 p.m. with tickets to each performance at $30 to benefit Rianda House.
- April 27: Joe Galambos, classical guitar, flamenco, tangos, with guest violinist Rachelle Davis.
- May 17 Fellows of the Orchestral Institute of Napa Valley "Step Right Up! A Musical Circus Adventure" family concert.
- May 24: Celia Ramsay and Luxury Edition outdoor concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests are invited to bring picnics, and low lawn chairs or blankets. Tickets $30 to benefit Connolly Ranch.
- Sept. 6: Tom Montgomery and Montango outdoor concert. Tangos from Argentina, tango dancers. A benefit for Connolly Ranch.
- Oct. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26: Broadway Musical. Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets $35 to benefit the White Barn children’s programs.
- Nov. 9: The Heath Family Saga, a one-man show with Michael Waterson. The Heath Family lived in a Victorian home on the property. The carriage house (the White Barn) housed their carriages and horses. 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 and benefit the St. Helena Historical Society.
For more information or tickets, see www.thewhitebarn.org or call 251-8715.
Napa Valley Festival del Sole
Napa Valley Festival del Sole returns for its ninth season, July 11-20.
In a series of exclusive engagements and debuts, the world's
best performers are perfectly paired with exceptional culinary, wine
and wellness adventures at venues throughout the valley. It's a
celebration of the art of life! Tickets from $39. Allegro
Pass from $99. VIP Pass from $700.
To buy tickets visit www.festivaldelsole.org, call 346-5052 or visit the box office at 915 Trancas Street, Suite B in Napa between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The NapaLife Insider's Guide to Napa Valley:
by Paul Franson
The NapaLife Insider’s Guide to Napa Valley is a guide to Napa Valley by Paul Franson, editor of NapaLife, the Insider's Guide to Napa Valley for those who live here – or wish they did.
Highly opinionated, it reflects the views of author Paul Franson, who has been writing about Napa Valley from the inside for more than 16 years.
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The book is 360 pages softbound. One map. Get more information here including the table of contents.
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Spinning the Bottle Again updates seminal how-to book on wine public relations
Paul Franson and Harvey Posert have introduced Spinning the Bottle Again: More strategies, tactics and case studies of wine public relations, a heavily updated and revised version of the seminal how-to book on wine public relations Spinning the Bottle.
Spinning the Bottle Again is a collection of theory, practical information and case studies about promoting wine, wineries and wine-related issues.
In all, almost 50 experts tell how tell how to conduct effective public relations campaigns with examples of their programs what they accomplished.
The studies were collected by PR experts Harvey Posert and Paul Franson, who both live in Napa Valley. Each also contributed chapters to the mix.
Posert was the long-time head of public relations for renowned Robert Mondavi Winery as well as the Wine Institute. He also worked in general public relations and spent time as a daily newspaper reporter.
Franson has extensive experience in corporate and agency public relations as well as business reporting and editing. He founded one of Silicon Valley’s largest public relations firms. For the last 16 years, he has specializing in writing about wine and related subjects.
The book is must reading for anyone involved in managing a winery or marketing wine. It's relevant to the student of wine and marketing, the seasoned exec or owner, and a source of ideas for PR pros.
Both print and electronic versions are available.
The print version is $19.95 from Createspace, part of Amazon, at www.createspace.com/3794516.
The Kindle version is $9.99 from Amazon.com.
A pdf version is $9.99 at www.spinningthebottle.com.
The original Spinning the Bottle is available for $20.
Visit www.spinningthebottle.com for more information or contact Paul Franson at paul@paulfranson.com or 258-0159. |
