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For those who live
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An Insider’s Look at Napa Valley |
Volume 19, Number 33 – Aug. 12, 2024 |
The Oxbow District’s first OxFest
Oxbow District’s first OxFest community
festival is on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 8 p.m.
Explore everything the district has to offer at this free, family-friendly celebration.
The afternoon includes live music, art, food and drink specials and family activities:
· Oxbow Public Market presents a family fun zone in their First Street parking lot with face painting, rock painting, a bounce house, live music from JourneyDay and more. For adults, Fieldwork and Bar Lucia will offer a selection of their beverages. Discover Oxbow Public Market Burger Week before it ends.
· Feast it Forward brings together local music, food and family-friendly activities. Guild Napa will offer kid and adult craft projects. Napa Patch Works will create customized hats and their stage will light up with musicians including Rocky Michaels.
· Rediscover the epicenter of food in Napa Valley at the CIA at Copia. Tour the culinary and pollinator gardens, explore the Williams Culinary Arts Museum (always free) and drop in at The Grove Restaurant for its Summer of Pies. This week’s featured pizza: Pinsa Romana.
· CIA at Copia hosts the Napa Seed Library’s Tomatoganza! from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· Filippi's Pizza Grotto pops up its pizza tent, hosts live music and offers drink specials throughout the afternoon.
· Slanted Door extends their happy hour to 2 to 5 p.m. with a special OxFest menu and live music. It’s a great chance to explore Slanted Door’s menu.
· Westin Verasa welcomes The Complements from 4 to 6 p.m.
· River Terrace Inn hosts local artists and Johnny Smith on its riverwalk and patio.
· Trade Brewing brings drink specials and Static Flow to its taproom and patio.
· Napa Yard will feature a special PorchFest 2025 fundraiser, food and drink specials and a BBQ pop-up.
· Explore the Napa River with Napa Valley Gondola, Napa Valley Paddle and Enjoy Napa Valley (accessible at the Napa Riverfront).
· Take a moment with friends and family to enjoy a picnic on the Oxbow Commons.
Other Oxbow District businesses may be participating, too.
Food and restaurants
Napa General Store has closed
After weeks of reports and questions, we learned Sunday that the Napa General Store, a fixture in downtown Napa since 2002, shortly after the Napa Mill was renovated, has closed, apparemntly permantently.
Under original owners Jill and Jim Brandt, it was a magnet for breakfasts and lunch as well as wine tasting and Napa merchandise. They sold it in December 2022 to Michael Schuchardt. We’ll let you know when we learn of the plans for that space.
Oke Poke is open
Napa native Jill Barrett opened Oke Poke in north Napa on Aug. 9. The grand opening is Sept. 7.
The restaurant is in the Poppy Bank Plaza at the corner of California Boulevard and Permanente Way near Kaiser.
It is a franchise; she is the first franchisee of Oke Poke, which is based in Walnut Creek. Her husband, James, worked in Walnut Creek for years and went to the restaurant all the time.
He introduced Jill to the owners a year and a half ago, and they decided to bring it to Napa. Oke Poke
They serve poke bowls, pokerritos and poke nachos, along with staples like miso soup, Dole whip soft serve and...shave ice. They do have cooked options.
Oke Poke, 3270 California Blvd., Suite E, Napa
Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company closing St. Helena café
The St. Helena Star reports that the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company’s St. Helena shop will close on Wednesday, Aug. 14, after 33 years in business.
The company’s Napa coffee shop will remain open.
The company said that a new café will open in the next months at its soon-to-be former St. Helena location at the corner of Adams Street and Oak Avenue.
Other places specializing in coffee have opened in St. Helena in recent years, including Valley Caffe, Station and Noma. And, of course, St. Helena is becoming more and more a town of second homes, so fewer people live and shop there.
Chispa Food + Drink: Taco
Chronicles
Chispa is holding a six-part series of monthly taco pop-ups featuring Eduardo Balbuena. For each monthly pop-up, he will feature a different style taco, with the full Chispa menu also available. This month it’s Al Pastor on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. until sold out
Reservations are not necessary; this will be first-come, first-served so plan accordingly.
Follow at www.instagram.com/chispanapa
Chispa Food + Drink, 1500 First St., Ste. 140 Napa
Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food weekend brunches
Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food is now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, they serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $28.
On Sunday, they present an R&B soul food Sunday with DJ Rob Reyes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $75.
The menu includes classic Southern favorites as well as omelette station, carving station, fried fish, scrambled eggs, waffles, country potatoes, chicken, gumbo and more
The cost is $75.
Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food, 1300 Main St., Ste 150, Napa, www.lilsistasgoodys.com, 707-699-2781
Copia World Pizza Tour
serves Pinsa Roma pizzas
The CIA at Copia’s World Pizza Tour serves pizzas daily from Aug. 14 to 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. on The Grove’s terrace.
A lesser-known Roman specialty, pinsa is an elongated, oval-shaped pizza with a light and airy texture. Its dough is made from a blend of wheat, soy and various rice flours, resulting in a uniquely crispy yet tender crust.
Toppings range from traditional to inventive, often featuring seasonal produce and gourmet ingredients.
CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa, www.ciaatcopia.com, Reserve a table.
Happy
hour and late-night fun at Calistoga Depot
Happy hour at Calistoga Depot from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Thursday and Friday offers discounts on oysters, bites and drinks.
Friday and Saturday from 10 to 11 p.m., sneak in the West Side Gate for after-hours deals that include $2 off beer, $3 off wine by the glass and $4 off oven-baked pizza.
Calistoga Depot, 1458 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, www.calistogadepot.com, 707-963-6925
Check,
Please! Bay Area to visit Villa Corona
KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area with delightful host Leslie Sbrocco will visit Villa Corona on Aug. 16 to film an episode.
You can be a part of it. Villa Corona will offer a 20% discount on your meal when you dine in between 2 and 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Tell them you saw it in NapaLife to get the discount.
Sugar, Spice & Ice adds toasty dogs
Sugar, Spice & Ice is now selling the toasty dogs that used to be served in Napa schools, in addition to cheese zombies and pizza zombies.
They have a local happy hour every day from 5-7 p.m.with 10% off drink orders.
They are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Sugar, Spice & Ice, 2526 Jefferson Street in the Hub Plaza
Wine news
Fess
Parker tasting room is open
The Fess Parker Family Portfolio tasting room in Napa is now open.
It pours the entire Fess Parker Family Portfolio of wines, including the family’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-based Addendum by Fess Parker; but I suspect most locals will be more interested in its wines from its home in Santa Barbara County.
It offers tasting flights as well as wine by the glass and bottle are for sale.
Fess Parker, 1227 First St., Napa, www.fessparker.com, 707-710-7233
Napa Wine
Project hits 1,200th winery profiled and reviewed
Dave Thompson has just completed his 1,200th visit, tasting and posted review on his amazing Napa Wine Project. It was Sylvan Lake Vineyards (vineyard shown).
Here are his eight most recent profiles and reviews:
· Fess Parker Family Portfolio, Napa Tasting Room
Dave hasn’t been able to arrange a tasting yet with the following wineries but would really like to. I hope it’s not because they’re afraid to let him compare them to 1,200 other Napa Valley wineries :
· Arcudi
· Bryant Family
· Christopher Tynan
· Ehrlich
· Fortunate Son
· Hundred Acre
· Pono Wines
· Melanson
· Screaming Eagle
· Seaver
· Sosabe
· Tusk
You can reach Dave Thompson at dave@pon.net. www.napawineproject.com.
Simon Family Estate opens tasting room on third floor in Napa
Family-owned Simon Family Estate has opened a tasting room on the third floor of the building by Napa Creek next to the Opera House in downtown Napa. Vincent Vitale broke the story in the Press-Democrat. The new tasting room is in a historic building that was once part of the Napa Opera House.
The Simons are Armenian Christians who fled Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and developed a successful diverse portfolio of companies.
They developed a love of wine on visits to wine regions overseas. In 2007, they began making their own wine at Napa Valley Reserve, where they remain members.
After 15 vintages of sharing their creations with friends and family, the couple launched the Simon Family Estate label in 2019, hiring Maayan Koschitzky as their winemaker.
Koschitzky had farmed vineyards in his native Israel before moving to Napa Valley. He has made wines for Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle and Atelier Melka, where he continues to serve as director of winemaking.
The tasting room is open by appointment only.
Simon Family Estate, 1040 Main St., Napa, www.simonfamilyestate.com, wines@simonfamilyestate.com, 707-222-6088
Oak Knoll District 20th anniversary
The Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary as an official American Viticultural Area with a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the impressive new 10,000-sq.-ft. hospitality space at Materra Cunat Family Vineyards from noon to 3 p.m.
The day includes Oak Knoll District wines, live music and food truck fare.
Established in 2004, Oak Knoll District produces an array of wines, thanks to its climate, diverse grape varieties and rich history.
The cost is $95 per person
Participating wineries:
· O'Brien Estate
· Robert Biale Vineyards
· Trefethen Family Vineyards
· Materra | Cunat Family vineyards
· Fortunati Vineyards
· Silenus Winery
· Boyd Family Vineyards
· John Anthony Vineyards
· Clif Family Winery
· Wenyon Winery
· Eleven Eleven
· Kasten Family Wines
· Forthright Winery
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards, 4326 Big Ranch Road, Napa, materrawines.com.
Classical music
Music in the Vineyards concerts this week
Music in the
Vineyards’ 30th anniversary season continues until Aug. 25 with world-class
performances at local wineries.
Explore memorabilia from the last 30 years at every concert, including a photo archive and the MITV trivia contest.
Here are the concerts this week:
· Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m., free student masterclass, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1917 Third St., Napa
· Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m. pre-concert talk; 7 p.m. concert. The Pacifica Quartet. Hudson House, Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main St., St. Helena. $85.
· Thursday, Aug. 15, 12:30 p.m., Ensemble coaching is sold out.
· Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., “Music Illuminated An Evening of Music, Film and Comedy” with the Canellakis-Brown Duo. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa
· Friday Aug. 16, 5 p.m. Slavic Masterworks. $85. Spottswoode Winery (Outdoor performance), 1401 Hudson Ave, St. Helena
· Saturday, Aug. 17, noon. Chamber Music Workshop. First Presbyterian Church. 1333 Third St., Napa. A chance for adult enthusiasts to play together on pre-selected repertoire led by Michael Adams and the Cabaletta Quartet. $10 adults - Free for students and under 18.
· Saturday, Aug. 17, 5 p.m., Concert for the Community, First Presbyterian Church, 1333 Third St., Napa. $25 adult, $10 students and under 18.
· Sunday, Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Viennese Romantics. Markham Vineyards, 2812 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena. $85.
Visit www.musicinthevineyards.org for full festival details and tickets. For more information, call 707-258-5559 or e-mail info@musicinthevineyards.org.
30th anniversary Music in the Vineyards auction
Music in the Vineyards is also having an online auction. Bid now through Aug. 26 on more than 30 e-lots including trips, experiences, art and wine.
View auction items here.
For questions, call 707- 258-5559.
New Music Decanted presents premieres Kaija Saariaho works
New Music Decanted will present its inaugural New Music Festival Aug. 16 to 18 at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.
The festival will present 39 chamber music works of the late Kaija Saariaho performed by 22 artists from across the United States.
Included in the program are six works that are U.S. premieres including “Arabesques et Adages” for piano, “Aure” for violin and cello, “Bon Vent” for violin, “Étincellles” for cello, “Im Traume” for cello and piano and “Offrande” for cello and organ.
Fourteen works are West Coast premieres including “Dolce Tormento”; “Folia” for bass and electronics; “Pres” for cello and electronics; “…de la Terre” for violin and electronics; “Calices” for violin and piano; “Cloud Trio” for string trio; “Couleurs du Vent” for piano for viola and cello; “Duft” for clarinet; “Jardin Secret II” for harpsichord and electronics; “Laconisme de l’aile” for flute; “New Gates” for flute, harp and cello; “Oi Kuu” for bass clarinet and cello; “Petals” for cello and electronics and “Vent Nocturne” for viola and electronics.
Concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day with lectures, receptions and artist meet and greets. For more information, visit newmusicdecanted.org.
The New Music Festival is sponsored by Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center and the Finlandia Foundation National.
For additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Eric@NewMusicDecanted.org.
Tickets cost $65 to $125 with consideration allowed for multiple performances.
Follow New Music Decanted on Instagram and Facebook @newmusicdecanted.
Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Vallejo Highway, Napa
The dramatic arts
Lion King Jr. coming soon
This month, Disney’s The Lion King Jr. comes roaring into Lucky Penny’s Napa Academy of Performing Arts (N.A.P.A.).
A fun-filled workshop for young actors will culminate in a performance of the beloved tale with music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice. The program is designed for kids in grades 3 to 8, with limited space for each age group and waitlists for each grade level.
Rehearsals will be Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning on Aug. 14. Performance dates are Nov. 8, 9 and 10. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center.
The cost of the program is $650. Payment plans are available as well as limited need-based scholarships. For any questions, email luckypennymbj@gmail.com and include your child’s name and grade as of fall 2024.
Questions? Email info@luckypennynapa.com or leave a message at 707-266-6305.
Lucky Penny Productions Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way Ste. 208, Napa
Lucky Penny tickets for 2024-25 season
Lucky Penny Productions has opened all ticket sales for its 16th season in 2024-25.
The season opens with Legally Blonde The Musical based on the hit 2001 movie. Then it’s the suspenseful comedy Women in Jeopardy, and for the holiday season Oliver! based on Dicken’s Oliver Twist. In early 2025 the season continues with Love Letters, Reefer Madness, Other Desert Cities, and the 2025 version of the Lucky Penny original musical The Real Housewives of Napa Valley.
Season ticket packages and single show tickets for all seven shows are now available at www.luckypennynapa.com, 707-266-6305 or info@luckypennynapa.com.
The visual arts
New
site-specific sculpture winds through di Rosa's olive grove
The public is invited to view “Hawks and Doves,” a site-specific sculptural installation in progress at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art this summer.
Fabrication and installation began on-site in di Rosa’s olive grove in early July and continue through the summer, with fabrication complete in early September. It will remain on view through November.
Krohn is present and working on-site on most Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Once completed, the sculptural work will include a bird blind where visitors may observe some of the more than 200 species of birds that make their home on di Rosa's grounds.
Philip Krohn is a cross-disciplinary artist and arts producer and founder of AUXART in West Sonoma County. He creates large-scale sculptural settings that often incorporate immersive sound design and music performance.
For more information visit www.dirosaart.org.
Sports and wellness
Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition hosts town hall meetings
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition will host five town hall community meetings to share news, updates and gather community feedback on the construction of the Vine Trail from Yountville to St. Helena, the last major remaining section of the Vine Trail.
Representatives from engineering consultants Kimley-Horn and RSA+, County of Napa, City of St. Helena, Town of Yountville and Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition will talk and take questions.
The five meetings:
· Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m., Yountville Community Center
· Aug. 20, noon via Zoom, bit.ly/zoom-vt-820
· Aug. 21, 4 p.m., Rutherford Grange Hall
· Aug. 22, 4 p.m., St. Helena Carnegie Building
· Aug. 23, noon, via Zoom, bit.ly/zoom-vt-823
Those unable to attend are invited to take the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition survey and provide comment via the organization’s website. www.vinetrail.org.
Retail news
Steves Hardware and Kitchenware in St. Helena consolidating
The St. Helena Star reports that Steves Hardware and its adjoining kitchenware store in St. Helena are consolidating into one building but increasing the number of items stocked.
Steves Hardware, 1370 Main St, St. Helena
Good works and benefits
Elle King to headline 30th
One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health
Singer and songwriter Elle King will headline the 30th One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health on Sept. 7 at Staglin Family Vineyard.
Elle King is the first female artist in history to have scored radio No. 1 singles in four different formats. Her debut album, Love Stuff, featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two Grammy nominations and is certified 4x times platinum.
The One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health has raised more than $550 million over 30 years.
Visit www.music-festival.org for tickets.
Harvest Stomp eAuction
The Harvest Stomp eAuction runs from Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. This year's eAuction features nearly 50 lots supporting the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. Harvest Stomp is the sole fundraiser supporting nonprofit Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation.
It's Instant Wine Cellar time
Tickets are now on sale for Sharpsteen Museum’s 35th annual instant wine cellar raffle.
The grand prize winner will receive five cases of premium Napa Valley wines.
Tickets are $10 each or five for $40. The drawing is Aug. 26 at the Boys & Girls Club in Calistoga. You need not be present to win. The event includes live and silent auction items, too. Buy tickets here, at the museum or call 707-942-5911.
Evening at the Ruins sold out
An Evening at the Ruins in American Canyon on Sept. 7 is sold out. Email info@acparks.org to be added to the wait list.
The auction begins Wednesday, Aug. 28, and goes through Friday, Sept. 13.
Sponsor, donate or volunteer at www.acparks.org.
Molly’s Angels golf fundraiser at Eagle Vines
Molly’s Angels’ annual golf tournament will take place at Eagle Vines Golf Club in American Canyon on Monday, Sept. 23.
Enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie and golf to support the vital services that Molly’s Angels provides to seniors throughout the local community. It is a key fundraiser for the organization’s transportation and support services for seniors in Napa County.
The tournament is a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., scramble with lunch, silent auction and awards to follow. The cost is $175, $650 per foursome and $30 for lunch only.
For more information, contact Devereaux Smith or Jill Jorgensen at 707-224-8971 or mollysangels@mollysangels.com
Notes from Paul
Letting an opportunity slip away
Paso Robles has announced the first International CAB Symposium from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 in Paso Robles.
The promotional material from Linda Sanpei, the founder of the new conference and a respected marketer and publicist, reads: “This five-day global gathering of some of the finest producers in the world hopes to become the premier platform for celebrating and exploring Cabernet and Bordeaux (CAB) varietal wines.”
Paso Robles? But isn’t Napa Valley the source of the best Cabernet Sauvignons in the world? Even more than Bordeaux, where some wineries use “inferior” grapes like Merlot (Pétrus) or Cabernet Franc (Cheval Blanc with Merlot)?
How can Paso host the meeting?
Well, obviously because Napa didn’t.
The Meritage resort tried to establish a Cab conference, but it didn’t receive support.
According to Sanpei, “ICS will unite leading winemakers from around the world, offering an unparalleled opportunity for producers, industry professionals, media and wine enthusiasts to delve into the nuances of terroir, clonal selections and stylistic choices of these renowned varietals. Attendees can look forward to a series of masterclasses and a diverse lineup of events, including tastings, galas, lunches and dinners, to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux reds.”
Many noted wineries from around the world, including top names from Bordeaux and respected wineries from Napa Valley have signed up for the conference, including Black Stallion Estate Winery, Chimney Rock Winery, Clif Family Winery & Farm, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Clos du Val Winery, David Arthur Vineyards, Force & Grace, Hourglass Winery, La Jota Vineyard, Louis M. Martini Winery, Pine Ridge Vineyards, Realm Cellars and Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery.
For more information on the conference, visit www.internationalcabsymposium.com.
I should note that wineries that garner the highest scores, i.e., typically that cost the most in most cases, don’t enter competitions or participate in events where they can be bested by cheaper wines. This phenomenon is called The Emperor’s New Clothes Syndrome by marketing psychologists.
Too many events
Readers often complain that NapaLife is too long and that it contains too much information. I ask them what to leave out, but never get a consistent response.
I have attempted to shorten it, notably events that happen every week, but I don’t feel it’s my place to judge taste and interest.
I do draw the line sometimes. Some organizations like Nimbus Arts, the college and adult education, but especially the libraries in the county, create an overwhelming number of events, most aimed at kids, who aren’t my target audience.
In particular, I invite you to check out napalibrary.org, if you have young kids or teenagers.
I welcome your thoughts at paul@paulfranson.com.
This week in Napa Valley
Movies at the Cameo Cinema in St. Helena
Here are the films being shown this week at the Cameo Cinema:
· Monday, Aug. 12
Closed
· Tuesday, Aug. 13
Film Class: Harold & Maude, 1 p.m.
Touch, 5 and 7:45 p.m.
· Wednesday, Aug. 14
Touch, 2, 5 and 7:45 p.m.
· Thursday, Aug. 15
Touch, 5 and 7:45 p.m.
· Friday, Aug. 16
Widow Cliquot, 2, 5 and 7:45 p.m.
· Saturday, Aug. 17
Widow Cliquot, 2, 5 and 7:45 p.m.
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Sunday, Aug. 18
Widow Cliquot, 2 and 5 p.m.
Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St., St. Helena, www.cameocinema.com
Vineyard
tour, dinner and grand tasting
at Brasswood Cellars
Brasswood Cellars hosts three events this week, one showcasing the many fine wines made at that winery.
Thursday, Aug. 15 – Vineyard tour and lunch. Begin with a tour of its Crystal Springs Vineyard in St. Helena, where its Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown. After the tour, enjoy a picnic lunch by chef Christopher Johnson. 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $150 per person.
Friday, Aug. 16 – An Allocation Dinner at Brasswood Estate for wine club members will feature library wines and entertainment, beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $195. If you have any questions or want to become a member, email concierge@brasswood.com.
Saturday, Aug. 17 – Vintner’s Vanguard, the annual grand tasting to taste current and newly released wines from the boutique producers of Brasswood Cellars:
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· Bevan Cellars · Brasswood Cellars · Bure Family Wines · Carte Blanche Wines · Dalecio Family Wines · Fairest Creature · Haber Family Vineyards · Michael Mondavi Family |
· Modus Operandi Cellars · Mondavi Sisters Collection · Moone Tsai Wines · Strala Vineyards · The Vineyard House · Westwood Estate · Zakin Wines
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Tickets are $185 per person.
Monday, Aug. 12
Napa Neighbor menu at Charlie Palmer Steak
Charlie Palmer Steak’s Napa Neighbor menu every Monday is a three-course menu for $55, with wine pairing $25 additional. It changes weekly. Get details and reserve at www.charliepalmersteak.com.
Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel, 1260 First St., Napa, 707-819-2500
Monday, Aug. 12 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Downtown Joe’s – Industry karaoke night, 8-11 p.m., 902 Main St.
· Farm at Carneros – Music, 6-9 p.m., 4048 Sonoma Highway.
Calistoga
· Calistoga Inn – Alvon Johnson, 6-9 p.m., 1250 Lincoln Ave.
· Fleetwood – Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1880 Lincoln Ave.
· Johnny’s –Trivia, 6-9 p.m., 1457 Lincoln Ave.
· Lincoln Avenue Brewery – Bingo, 1473 Lincoln Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Napa Tuesday Farmers Market
The Napa Farmers Market is held every Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, from April through December, at 1100 West St. at Pearl Street (and every Saturday throughout the year).
The market offers produce from local farmers, prepared food and drinks from local vendors, artisan goods and nonprofit organizations.
Parking is easier on Tuesdays and there’s still plenty of produce and more to buy.
See www.napafarmersmarket.org for more information.
Author event at Bookmine: Till Death Do Us Part
Napa Bookmine presents a special book launch with Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of Till Death Do Us Part on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.
Set against the backdrop of Napa Valley vineyards, this is a sumptuous, atmospheric novel about the sacrifices women make for their families and the secrets that we bury – although the lengths Laurie’s characters go to in order to keep theirs hidden can be deadly.
Small bites and refreshments will be provided. RSVP
Napa Bookmine, 1625 Second St., Napa, www.napabookmine.com
Finko – Bingo at the Fink
Every Tuesday is Finko (bingo) Night at The Fink. Join the fun of classic bingo with net proceeds benefitting a local charity.
The cost is $10 for 10 games. Enjoy prizes, finger food and distinctive drinks. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, thefinknapa.com
Meridian
Odyssey at the Fink
Meridian Odyssey plays the Fink after Finko on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Meridian Odyssey is a Seattle/New York band of a young group of musicians coming from Julliard, Manhattan School of Music, and Cornish College of the Arts playing original music from the jazz tradition.
The cover charge is $5.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, thefinknapa.com
Tuesday, Aug. 13 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Andaz – LGBTQ gathering on Mercantile Patio, 6-10 p.m., 1450 First St.
· Armistice Brewing Co. – Bingo, 7 p.m., 1040 Clinton St.
· Barnhouse Brews – Trivia, 6 p.m., 1004 Clinton St.
· Downtown Joe’s – Karaoke night, 8-11 p.m., 902 Main St.
· The Fink – Finko (Bingo), 6 p.m., 530 Main St.
· The Fink – Meridian Odyssey, 8:30-10:30 p.m., 530 Main St.
· The Lincoln – Karaoke night, 8 p.m., 505 Lincoln Ave.
· Palisades Saloon – Music, 6-8 p.m., 1000 Main St.
Calistoga
· Busters Southern Barbecue – Open mic for musicians, poets and comics hosted by Randy Foisy, 6-8 p.m., 1207 Foothill Blvd.
· Calistoga Inn – Alvon Johnson, 6-9 p.m., 1250 Lincoln Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Greek Menu Street Food from Clif Family
The Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck serves a Greek-themed Street Food Napa Valley menu featuring moussaka, souvlaki and calamari.
The Greek menu, as well as regular food truck items and wine orders, will be for sale from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the meal on the Clif Family patio until 7 p.m.
Order at www.cliffamilyfoodtruck.com, 707-301-7188 or in person at the food truck.
The Wednesday Street Food menus are very popular and sell out quickly.
Clif Family, 709 Main St., St. Helena
Cadet features B. Kousage
Cadet features B. Kousage and his winery on Wednesday, Aug. 14, starting at 5 p.m.
Entering his 20th vintage, Byron Kousage is an intellectual who hails from a family of educators and farmers. He spent the first 15 years of his winemaking career at Saintsbury in Carneros where he fell in love with Pinot Noir.
It shows in the wines he produces under his label, B. Kousage. Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Gamay and two Carneros Pinot Noirs that will be featured in this tasting.
Cadet Wine & Beer Bar, 930 Franklin St., Napa, www.cadetbar.com, 707-224-4400
Last American Canyon Meet Me in the Street this summer
American Canyon’s last Meet Me In The Street community fair for the summer will be on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.
It combines a food truck rally, business tables, live music, kid activities, wine and beer, classic car show, cornhole tournament and more.
The fair is held on West American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliot Drive and includes North Hampton Park. The street will be closed to traffic.
Contact American
Canyon Chamber of Commerce at www.amcanchamber.org or
707-552-3650
Final St. Helena
summer concert with Viva Santana Band
Carlos Santana tribute band Viva Santana plays the last concert of the season at Lyman Park in St. Helena on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The timeless music of Carlos Santana has helped shape the sound of rock and Latin music since the late ‘60s. The Viva Santana show is a tribute to the classic Santana sound with a set list that plays like a Greatest Hits CD from searing guitar solos to smooth vocals and the rhythmic beat of the congas, timbales and drums, hear “Black Magic Woman,” “Jingo,” “She’s Not There,” “Smooth” and more.
In addition to great music, they will also have food and family activities to enjoy. Grab your family and friends, picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy the free concert.
Lyman Park, 1498 Main St., St. Helena
Paper Moon Jazz Trio at The Fink
Paper Moon, one of Napa’s newest jazz trios, performs standards and Real Book tunes at the Fink on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 8 to 10 p.m. The collaboration of singer Rose Regalado, pianist Roger Corman and bassist, Adam Thompson will have your feet tapping and your body swaying. The cover is $5.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, thefinknapa.com
Blue
Note presents Locals Night featuring PMS A Cappella
The Blue Note presents Locals Night featuring PMS A Cappella with J. Raoul Brody (piano), Susan Jette (percussion) and Elaine Herrick (double bass) on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Pat Bregant, Mary Lambert and Sandy Noltimier join the band with songs of the swing era to girl groups of the ‘50s-‘60s, originals and more. PMS A Cappella delivers seamless harmonies with a blend that has been charming audiences both locally and abroad for more than 25 years.
Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Wednesday, Aug. 14 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Andaz – Jacob Benning, 7-11 p.m., 1450 First St.
· Armistice Brewing Co. – Trivia, 7 p.m., 1040 Clinton St.
· Blue Note – Locals Night with PMS A Cappella, 7:30 p.m., 1030 Main St.
· The Fink – Paper Moon Jazz Trio, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 530 Main St.
· Trade Brewing – Bingo, 5:30 p.m., 731 First St.
St. Helena
· Farmstead – Locals Night with wine, 4-7 p.m., 738 Main St.
Calistoga
· Calistoga Inn – Tom Duarte, 6-9 p.m., 1250 Lincoln Ave.
· Fleetwood’s – Locals night, 1880 Lincoln Ave.
· Johnny’s – Open mic, 6-9 p.m., 1473 Lincoln Ave.
· Robert’s Tropical Table – 6:30-9:30 p.m., 1457 Lincoln Ave.
Thursday, Aug. 15
NapaLife live on KVYN
Every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m., I join Barry Martin, host of Wine Country Live, on KVYN 93.3 FM, to discuss the top stories from this week’s NapaLife.
Taylor Bartolucci is there, too.
Sometimes we drop a scoop or two.
Listen at www.993thevine.com or at 99.3 MHz.
Yountville Farmstand
The Yountville Farmstand, a small farmers market featuring Hoopes Farm produce and other local products, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville
Makers Market Locals Night
Makers Market in First Street Napa holds its Locals Night every Thursday during August. It features discounts for locals, local makers and artisans and in-store wine tastings from 3 to 8 p.m.
Makers Market, First Street Napa, 1300 First St., Suite 301, Napa, www.makersmarket.us, 707-637-4637
New Goodman, Evje film premier in Yountville
Yountville Veterans Home residents Dan Goodman and Michael Evje are back with another entertaining, fast-paced film, Trombones, Shovels & Pizazz.
A tribute to the iconic era of popular musical entertainment, the film pays homage to show business talent, the likes of which will never be seen again.
Showtime is 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Yountville Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St.
Rebekah
Wineburg with Post & Vine at Outer Space
Outer Space Wines welcomes Post & Vine Winemaker Rebekah Wineburg on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Wineberg's day job is making expensive (Quintessa) Cabernet, but her passion project is Carignane and Old Vine Field Blends under her Post & Vine label.
Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, outer space wine
Oakville Grocery
summer wine tasting series
with Clare Tooley, Master of Wine
Master of Wine Clare Tooley leads a tasting of Cabernet on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The focus will be Napa and Sonoma but she might tempt you with wines from France, Chile, Australia or Italy.
The cost is $50 per person. RSVP
Oakville Grocery, 7856 St Helena Highway, Oakville, oakvillegrocery.com
Napa Bookmine Book Club:
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
The Napa Bookmine book club discusses Mizuki Tsujimura's Lonely Castle in the Mirror on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m.
Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro’s days blur together as she hides in her bedroom, unable to face her family or friends. As she spirals into despair, her mirror begins to shine; with a touch, Kokoro is pulled from her lonely life into a resplendent, bizarre fairytale castle guarded by a strange girl in a wolf mask. Six other students have been brought to the castle, and soon this marvelous refuge becomes their playground.
The castle has a hidden room that can grant a single wish, but there are rules to be followed and breaking them will have dire consequences. As Kokoro and her new acquaintances spend more time in their new sanctuary, they begin to unlock the castle’s secrets and, tentatively, each other’s.
Bookmine, 1625 Second St., Napa, www.napabookmine.com, events@napabookmine.com.
One Main Cigar Dinner
Harvest Inn holds its August One Main cigar dinner on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. with Room101 Cigars. Locally sourced seasonal cuisine is paired with wines from Heibel Ranch Vineyards and accompanied by acoustic guitar music.
Room101 Cigars was founded in 2009. The brand honors the craft and rich history of cigar making while applying a progressive approach to both blending and product design, leading the industry in the era of boutique cigar brands.
Tickets cost $150.
Harvest Inn, 1 Main St., St. Helena, www.harvestinn.com, 707-963-9463
Burgundy World Tour at Compline
Taste eight wines of the Côte d’Or with Matt Stamp and Peter Wassam on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at a 1.5-hour seated class and tasting of wines of Burgundy.
Tour the Côte d'Or slopes and taste four whites and four reds from the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, from regional Bourgogne through grand cru.
Tickets cost $125. Advance registration is required.
Compline Wine Shop, 1300 First St., Ste 319, Napa
Calistoga Concerts in the Park
National Park Radio plays at the last Calistoga Concert in the Park this summer on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
National Park Radio is a nationally touring indie-folk “power duo” based in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas.
Boatique Winery and Picayune Cellars will sell wine.
Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St., Calistoga, visitcalistoga.com, 707-942-6333
POP the Bubbly Comedy Night at Be Bubbly by Marcus Mangham
Be Bubbly hosts POP the Bubbly Comedy Night by Marcus Mangham on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Marcus Mangham will be the opening act and host; then Julian Gonzalez and Nick Michelsen will warm you up for headliner Ngaio Bealum.
Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Be Bubbly, 1407 Second St., Napa, www.bebubblynapa.com
San Geronimo at the Blue Note
The Blue Note presents San Geronimo on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.
The band San Geronimo hails from the rolling hills of West Marin.
They play what the San Francisco Guardian calls “hard charging Americana.” Critics call it “California soul music.”
They have shared the stage with Colonel Bruce Hampton, Trigger Hippie, Billy Kreutzmann, Wynona Judd, Robert Earl Keen and Phil Lesh.
Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Hunka Hunka Hula at the Fink
The Hunka Hunka Hula Revue brings its wild ukulele sounds to the Fink on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, thefinknapa.com
Thursday, Aug. 15 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Be Bubbly–Comedy Night by Marcus Mangham, 7-9 p.m., 1407 Second St.
· Blue Note – San Geronimo, 8 p.m., 1030 Main St.
· Cuvaison – Full Chizel with Jonathan Wright, 4-7 p.m., 1221 Duhig Road
· Downtown Joe’s – DJ, 9:30 p.m., 902 Main St.
· Elks Lodge – Open mic, 6:30 p.m., 2840 Soscol Ave.
· The Fink – Hunka Hunka Hula Revue, 8-10 p.m., 530 Main St.
· JaM Music Studio – Nick Foxer + Music Trivia, 9-11 p.m., 1460 First St.
· Jax White Mule Diner – Trivia, 1122 First St.
· Naysayer Coffee – Trivia, 6-8 p.m., 1813 Old Sonoma Road
· Sky & Vine Bar on Archer Hotel – Smorgy, 5-8 p.m., 1230 First St.
Yountville
· Hotel Villagio – music, 5:30 p.m., 6481 Washington St.
· North Block Hotel— David Ronconi, 6-9 p.m., 6757 Washington St.
· Priest Ranch – Radio Bobcat, 6-9 p.m., 6488 Washington St.
Calistoga
· Concerts in Park – National Park Radio, 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St.
· Calistoga Inn – Tom Duarte, 6-9 p.m., 1250 Lincoln Ave.
Friday, Aug. 16
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
St.
Helena Farmers’ Market is held in Crane Park every Friday from 7:30 a.m. to noon
until Oct. 25. Stop by the chef’s table at 10:30 a.m. for a demonstration by
Aaron Meneghelli, executive chef of E & J Gallo, Louis M Martini Winery and
J Vineyards & Winery.
Pick up a free kids’ take-home activity at the market classroom featuring the monthly theme of “Decomposers-Nature’s Recyclers.”
Christina Prendergast from Fantasy Faces Painting will be at the market from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Check out We Care Animal Rescue, Paulin Center for the Arts and the Rianda House to learn about their programs and how you can help them.
Don’t forget the new ladybug merchandise and monarch butterfly, tractor and “Make Every Day Earth Day” merchandise at the general store.
For information, visit www.sthelenafarmersmkt.org.
St. Helena Farmers’ Market, 360 S. Crane Ave., St. Helena, 707-912-7401
Fuller Park Tree Walk
UC Master Gardeners conduct a two-hour stroll through Fuller Park to learn about its trees on Friday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. until noon.
The guides will share interesting facts and stories about the different tree species in the park. Meet at Oak and Jefferson.
Walks are free but pre-registration is required.
You can buy Trees to Know in Napa Valley by John Hoffman for $15 cash or check.
Fuller Park, 560 Jefferson St., Napa
Complicated Animals at Étude
Etude Unplugged invites you to experience bossa nova and indie pop with Complicated Animals, the Brazilian-American duo of Mônica da Silva and guitarist Chad Alger on Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Their music has been featured in the movie Lady Bird, a campaign for Tory Burch, a Netflix film, The Last Summer, and a Patron Tequila ad.
Etude Wines, 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa, www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5782, cs_etude@etudewines.com
Hidden gems at Back Room Wines
Back Room Wines pours hidden gem wines on Friday, Aug. 16, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The staff at the shop is always on the lookout for tasty wines that don’t break the bank. A tasting costs $30.
Back Room Wines, 1000 Main St., Napa (enter on First), www.backroomwines.com
Pool Crushers at Outer Space Wines
Outer Space Wines pours Pool Crushers on Friday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
When it is hot, you want wine that is cold, that you can take to the pool, the beach, anywhere, and feel instantly refreshed.
Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, outerspace.wine, 707-657-7401
Bubbly Drag at Be Bubbly
Be Bubbly presents Bubbly Drag with Ava LaShay, Avery Night and Queera Knightly plus DJ Nash Chanel on Friday, Aug. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., but open till 11 p.m. for meet and greet and photographs.
Be Bubbly, 1407 Second St., Napa, www.bebubblynapa.com
Show and Shine Car Show
The 25-year run of Main Street Reunion Car Show has ended, but Show and Shine continues on Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot at Pearl and Yajome.
It features 150 show-ready pre-1976 cars. The car owners will answer questions about their vehicles.
Admission to view the cars is free. Learn about showing a car at www.DoNapa.com. The cost is $20 per car.
Blue Note Summer Sessions: George
Benson with the Santa Rosa Symphony
Blue Note Summer Sessions: George Benson with the Santa Rosa Symphony and special guest Giacomo Turra at The Meritage Resort on Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.
George Benson is an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist.
A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others.
He launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum. Benson has won 10 Grammy Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Giacomo Turra is a funk/RnB musician born in 1997 in Milan, Italy.
Meritage Resort, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, bluenotejazz.com/napa
Junior Brown at the Uptown Theatre
Junior Brown plays at the Uptown Theatre on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m.
Jamieson “Junior” Brown is a country guitarist and singer who has released 12 albums in his career.
Brown’s signature instrument is the “guit-steel” double-neck guitar, a hybrid of electric and lap steel guitars.
Born in 1952 in Cottonwood, Arizona, Junior Brown showed an affinity for music at an early age when the family moved to a rural area of Indiana near Kirksville.
Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123
Yountville Movies in the Park
Cars is the featured movie at Movie in the Park in Yountville on Friday, Aug. 16.
Bring your low-backed chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie
Di Filippo Pizza will xell treats and refreshments.
Arriane
Del at the Fink
Singer, dancer and guitarist Arriane Del comes to the Fink on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m.
Del is a financial professional at a Fortune 100 company by day and a professional performer by night. She specializes in Top 40 covers, pop, dance, soul, R&B, classics, jazz, and more.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
The Fink, 530 Main St, Napa
Friday, Aug. 16 — music and entertainment
American Canyon
· DoubleTree – Aldon Sanders, 6-8:30 p.m., 3600 Broadway St.
Napa
· Andaz – Vince Costanza, 7-11 p.m., 1450 First St.
· Be Bubbly–Bubbly Drag, 7-9 p.m., 1407 Second St.
· Barnhouse Brews – Karaoke, 8-11 p.m., 1004 Clinton St.
· Downtown Joe’s – 9 p.m., 902 Main St.
· Etude Winery – Complicated Animals, 1-4 p.m., 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road
· The Fink – Arriane Del, 8-10 p.m., 530 Main St.
· JaM Music Studio – Nick Foxer + Music Trivia, 9-11 p.m., 1460 First St.
· Levendi Winery – Anna Jae 7-9 p.m., 1465 First St.
· The Meritage – Summer Sessions: George Benson, 7 p.m., 850 Bordeaux Way
· North Bar and Grill – Karaoke, 6-9 p.m., 1540 Trancas St.
· Trancas Steakhouse – 8 p.m., 999 Trancas St.
· Uptown – Junior Brown, 8 p.m., 1350 Third St.
Yountville
· Hotel Villagio – Music, 5:30 p.m., 6481 Washington St.
St. Helena
· Merryvale Vineyards – Mundo Rio, 5-7 p.m., 1000 Main St.
· The Saint – Chris Wiser, 7:30-10:30 p.m., 1351 Main St.
Calistoga
· Johnny’s – Live music, 6-9 p.m., 1473 Lincoln Ave.
· The Moonshine – Movie Indiscreet, 1457 Lincoln Ave.
· Picayune Cellars – 1440 Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Napa Farmers Market
The Napa Farmers Market is held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to noon, year-round on Saturdays at 1100 West St. at Pearl in Napa.
Devoto Gardens & Orchards (shown) grows a wide variety of apples, some making short appearances.
If you like fresh corn (and who doesn’t?) G&S Farms is wrapping up their season, They are at the market on Saturdays only through August 31.
Get information and sign up for the newsletter at napafarmersmarket.org.
Calistoga Farmers Market
The Calistoga Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at the Sharpsteen Museum Plaza and Community Center on Washington Street.
Calistoga Farmers’ Market, 1311 Washington St., Calistoga, calistogafarmersmarket.org
Napa Valley Vine Trail marks opening of St. Helena to Calistoga
section
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition marks the completion of the 8.2-mile St. Helena to Calistoga section with a community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Enjoy music at Calistoga Depot and Twomey Cellars.
Learn about Napa Valley’s vineyards on a walk from Bothe-Napa Valley State Park.
· Freemark Abbey Shelter, Lodi Lane and Hwy 29, St. Helena
· Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, 3800 Highway 29, Calistoga, parking available
· Trinchero Napa Valley Shelter, Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
· Twomey Cellars, 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga. Parking available
· Boisset Collection Shelter, Calistoga Depot, 1458 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. Parking available
Learn more at www.vinetrail.org.
Community day at Bothe State Park
In connection with the opening of the Vine Trail link from St. Helena to Calistoga, Bothe State Park celebrates the opening of the Napa Valley Vine Trail from St. Helena to Calistoga on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Check out local history at the visitor center and explore the Native American plant garden. Try tacos from Ray Ray’s or a scoop of Roman Holiday Gelato.
· 9 a.m. Eco-Fitness hike on the redwood trailhead.
· 9:30 to 10 a.m. Introduction to Bothe Hike (Shorter hike/talk about park trails, history and offerings for Vine Trail users riding through the park that day).
· 10 a.m. Junior Ranger program in the campground.
· 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended pool opening. $5 per person for the day.
Bothe State Park, 3801 St. Helena Highway, Calistoga
Napa County’s Seed Library Tomatoganza! at Copia
Napa County’s Seed Library’s second annual tomato taste-off and seed-saving Tomatoganza! is at CIA at Copia on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taste and vote for the season's best beefsteak and cherry varieties from up to 10 local farms to choose the local favorites. Learn how to save seeds from the world's most popular fruit.
Tickets are $17. See www.napacoseedlibrary.org.
CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa.
Friends of the Napa Library book sale
The Friends of the Napa Library host their August book sale from Saturday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 25.
As always, the sale is in the Community Room of the Napa County Library. You can find more information at folnapa.org or facebook.com/NapaFOL.
Days and hours:
· Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Members only day)
· Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m.
· Monday-Thursday, Aug. 18-22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
· Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. (Half price day)
· Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($7 for first bag of books and $10 for others)
· Sunday., Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special flash sale.
Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa
Vintage aviation exhibit
Napa County Airport hosts a vintage aircraft display on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors should meet in front of the Gate L sign for guided tours featuring all types of airplanes.
Admission is free.
The event will also be held during the same hours on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Napa County Airport, 2000 Airport Road, Napa
Silverado Handweavers and Spinners Guild
Silverado Handweavers and Spinners Guild host their monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug 17 from 10:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. at the Napa Senior center.
Programs include fiber art topics of interest, including weaving, spinning and dyeing. Gatherings include a short business meeting and show and tell.
Visitors are always welcome. See www.silveradohandweaversguild.com and email silveradoguild@gmail.com.
Napa Senior Center (Laurel Room), 1500 Jefferson St., Napa.
Project Coyote at Carolyn Parr Nature Center
Carolyn Parr Nature Center hosts Project Coyote expert Keri Hendricks, who will discuss coyote habits, personalities and the many false beliefs that surround these free-spirited creatures on Saturday, Aug 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Reservations are required as space is limited. The program is free for members and children 12 and under and $5 at the door to adults and nonmembers. Reserve at cpnaturecenter.ticketleap.com.
Carolyn Parr Nature Center, 3107 Browns Valley Road, Napa
Social tea ceremonies at Ackerman Family Vineyards
Enjoy a tea ceremony with a Napa twist at Ackerman Family Vineyards’ 1889 Victorian Estate on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy dainty tarts, savory bites, house-made butter and premium teas served on antique china.
Tickets are $70 plus tax and service charge per person. Email questions to events@ackermanfamilyvineyards.com or call 855-238-9463.
Ackerman Heritage House, 608 Randolph St., Napa
Fur, Feathers and Fins at Art Gallery Napa Valley
The Art Gallery Napa Valley hosts Fur, Feathers and Fins, featuring animals and art, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.
The gallery’s August theme is artwork from gallery artists. They will also have local animal organizations with animals on-site for pet adoptions and information about Napa community animal services.
John Comisky will represent Napa Wildlife Rescue, and Rosie Penning will paint live pet images.
There will also be a raffle with great prizes.
Art Association Napa Valley, 1307 First St., Napa
The Drone Chronicles at Folklore
Steve Ventrello presents the Drone Chronicles, the beginning of a new musical concept on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Folklore, 1226 Third St., Napa, folklore-napa.com
Green Egg luncheon at St. Supéry
Enjoy food pairings prepared on the Big Green Egg Kamado Grill by estate chef Vince Sanchez with the latest wine releases from St. Supéry on Saturday, Aug. 10, from noon to 2:30 p.m.
The event includes wine pairings and lunch, a grilling demonstration and a Big Green Egg gift bag. The price is $173 at www.stsupery.com.
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
Rocky Michaels at Feast it Forward
Rocky Michaels plays The Stage at Feast it Forward on Aug. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rocky Michaels is a multi-award-winning American singer-songwriter and recording artist. He has recorded three studio albums.
Michaels, who began playing piano at 5, taps into his life experiences, offering honest, relatable storytelling.
The Stage at Feast it Forward, 1031 McKinstry St., Napa, feastitforward.com
Groth summer School: The Art of Blending
Be a winemaker for the day on Saturday, Aug. 17, blending Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, discovering how each variety contributes to the finished wine.
Compete with your classmates to create the most balanced and intriguing blend.
The cost is $150 at grothwines.com
Groth Wines, 750 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville, 707-754-4254
Art Along the
River
River Terrace Inn presents “Art Along the River” on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 8 p.m. It’s a new monthly series through November.
The artists exhibited will be Cherol Ockrassa, Danielle Eastman, Pam Walton, Danielle DiMaio, Becky Boyd Anderson, Oliver Kolay, Michelle Voss, Toni Hayashi and Geoff Hansen.
The art is curated by Julie Eppich of EPPICHarts.
River Terrace Inn, 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, www.riverterraceinn.com.
Cave Dog Tasting with Michael Havens at Outer Space Wines
Outer Space Wines hosts Michael Havens Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Last week they poured bottles of his all the way back to 1991 to show how well his wines age. This they'll pour his Cave Dog wines from 2014, 2105 and 2018, and a bonus Cave Dog Albariño. These wines are available in small quantities. Tickets are $20, $27 at the door.
Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, outerspace.wine, 707-657-7401
International Film: Without
Air at Jarvis
Jarvis Conservatory presents the international film Without Air (original title: Elfogy a levego) on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
In a small Hungarian town, Ana Bauch (Ágnes Krasznahorkai) is a dedicated and liberal-minded literature teacher in the public system.
Beloved by her students for her unorthodox and creative approach, she assigns Agnieszka Holland’s 1995 Total Eclipse, depicting the relationship between 19th-century French poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine, so they can better understand Rimbaud’s poetry. When a conservative father hears of the assignment, he reports Ana to the school’s principal (Tünde Skovrán).
Ana is accused of misconduct and spreading homosexual propaganda, and when the local media get wind of the brewing scandal, Ana must decide whether to fight or to flee.
Tickets are $15.
Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa, jarvisconservatory.com
Back to School Earth Night Festival
Connolly Ranch Education Center hosts its 13th annual Earth Night Festival, a celebration of arts, music, movement and nature, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Meet the farm animals, participate in nature-based activities, enjoy good food and drink and dance under the stars to the music of Radio Bobcat.
Tickets are $25, children over 2 $10 and children under 2 free. Buy tickets.
Connolly Ranch Education, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, www.connollyranch.org
Liz Alessio’s Harvest Hoedown
Napa Councilmember Liz Alessio will host her annual benefit Harvest Hoedown fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 17, at D’Ambrosio Vineyards in the Oak Knoll District at 5:30 p.m.
This year, the event will benefit the First Responder Support Network (FRSN), which holds retreats for first responders and their significant others living with post-traumatic stress.
Cocktail hour will kick off with gourmet charcuterie by Kristine Schug of Schug Winery, and the event features a full host saloon and auction lots.
Alpha Omega Winery owner and grill master Robin Baggett will be cooking up barbecued beans, chicken and ribs.
Taylor Bartolucci of Lucky Penny Productions will emcee, and Nashville recording artist SJ McDonald and country band Pass’n Through will entertain. Speakers include Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz and retired Fire Chief Tim Borman.
Tickets are $195.
Sponsorships for the event start at $500. Those wishing to sponsor or donate items for the auction can contact Doug Vogel at dougvogel@frsn.org.
D’Ambrosio Vineyards, 2215 West Oak Knoll Ave., Napa (behind the former Red Hen site)
An estate dinner at Duckhorn Vineyards
The Duckhorn estate dinner on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. is a four-course celebration of hospitality, food and the estate vineyards that have been the cornerstone of Duckhorn’s winemaking program for nearly half a century.
New releases and library bottlings will be paired with modern California fare inspired by Asian and Latin American cuisine.
General admission is $325 at www.duckhornwineshop.com.
Duckhorn Vineyards, 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena, www.duckhorn.com
The Big Night Auction
The Big Night Auction at Trinchero Napa Valley in St. Helena on Aug. 17 from 6 to 11 p.m. benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga
The online auction is live until then.
The web page is confusing but persevere for a good cause: thebignight.org.
Dan
Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band at the Blue Note
The Blue Note presents Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m.
Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band based in the Northern Bay Area play Rocksteady, Reggae and Ska sounds inspired by Jamaican music of the 1960s and early ‘70s.
Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Saturday, Aug. 17 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Andaz – Duo Sonics, 7-11 p.m., 1450 First St.
· Be Bubbly– DJ Kirill, 7-9 p.m., 1407 Second St.
· Bazan Cellars and MaCo – Vincent Costanza, 5-8 p.m., 1000 Main St.
· Blue Note – Dan Martin Noma Rocksteady Band, 6:30 and 9 p.m., 1030 Main St.
· Downtown Joe’s – DJ Tonio, 9 p.m., 902 Main St.
· Feast it Forward – Rocky Michaels, 4-7 p.m., 1031 McKinstry St.
· JaM Music Studio – Weekend Youth, 9-11 p.m., 1460 First St.
· NapaSport/Forge Pizza – Cincinnati Ambassadors, 6-9 p.m., 145 Gasser Dr
· North Bar and Grill – Smorgy, 6-9 p.m., 1540 Trancas St.
· River Terrace Inn – Johnny Smith, 3 p.m., 1600 Soscol Ave.
· Slanted Door – 6-9 p.m., 1650 Soscol Ave.
· Trade Brewing – Mark Flow, 4 p.m., 731 First St.
Yountville
· Hotel Villagio – Music, 5:30 p.m., 6481 Washington St.
St. Helena
· Beringer Vineyards – Groovality Duo, 2 to 4 p.m., 2000 Main St.
· The Saint – Chris Wiser, 7:30-10:30 p.m., 1351 Main St.
Calistoga
· Calistoga Depot – The Get With It Band, 6-9 p.m., 1458 Lincoln Ave.
· Hydro Bar – Karaoke, 1403 Lincoln Ave.
· The Moonshine – Movie, Charade, 1457 Lincoln Ave.
· Romeo Cellars – Music and pizza, 3-5 p.m., 1224 Lincoln Ave.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Harvest experience and breakfast at Chandon
Chandon presents a rare insight into its viticulture at the most important time of the year on Sunday, Aug. 18. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast in their vineyards with the team accompanied by wines from the vines that surround you and a tour of the vineyards.
See www.chandon.com.
Art workshop at Paulin Center
Paulin Center for the Arts hosts its first plein air art workshop at Paulin Hall on the campus of Pacific Union College in Angwin on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Led by Napa Valley artist Vincent Pagniucci, workshop participants will explore techniques and uses of both pastels and charcoal pencils. All art supplies, as well as share, water and seating, will be provided. The fee is $45. Registration is required.
Get more information at paulincenter@puc.edu or 707-965-6201.
Pacific Union Collage, 1 Angwin Ave., Angwin.
Garden Groove vintage and handmade market
Vintagelandia Market hosts Garden Groove featuring vintage, antiques, art and crafts at Oxbow Gardens at Napa Yard on Sunday, Aug. 18 from noon to 6 p.m.
Garden Groove includes 30 vendors with a mix of vintage and antique wares, art, and handcrafted goods.
Vintagelandia Market was founded in 2022 by American Canyon resident Leah McNally.
Learn more at www.vintagelandiamarket.com, www.facebook.com or Instagram: @vintagelandiamarket. Admission and parking are free.
Napa Yard at Oxbow Gardens, 585 First St., Napa, www.vintagelandiamarket.com
The Fargo Brothers at Pope Valley
Winery
The Fargo Brothers perform a free concert at Pope Valley Winery on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Fargo Brothers have been burning up stages since 1980. They’ll have you dancing with roots rock, Americana and blues.
Pair the music with a bottle or a wine-tasting flight for $45 per person. Guests can bring a picnic lunch. Bottle service is available after the wine tasting. Tickets for the wine package are $45.
Pope Valley Winery, 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley, kristen@popevalleywinery.com, 707-267-3451
High Tea at Grove 45
Grove 45 serves high tea on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon in its tasting room blending your own tea alongside towers of treats, with rosé wine and cocktail spritzes by the glass.
Tickets are $70 per person.
Grove 45 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, 707-360-2440
Douglas Houser at Mia Carta
Douglas
Houser will be playing at Mia Carta tasting room in Napa on Sunday, Aug. 18
from 3 to 5 p.m. for the Celebration of Pinot Noir.
The multi-winery collective will be pouring samples of its vintners’ wines.
Mia
Carta, 1209 First St., Napa, www.miacartanapa.com,
707-346-2244
Salty Summer
pool party series
Salty Sundays Productions host the last of a series of Salty Summer Pool parties at Triple S Ranch west of Calistoga on Aug. 18 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas by Napa Valley Crust and house-made margaritas (not included in the ticket price).
You can even spend the night in one of their rustic cabins or larger Victorian homes from the 1850s.
Learn more at saltysndaysproductions.com. Buy tickets for $115.
Triple S Ranch, 4600 Mountain Home Ranch Road, Calistoga
Heritage Fire festival
at Charles Krug
Heritage Fire comes to Charles Krug Winery on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 4:15 to 7 p.m.
Heritage Fire unites live-fire cooking, family farms and local chefs in a walk-around feast with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors.
General admission of $125 includes all food, free-flowing beverages and entertainment.
VIP admission with early access is $175.
Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena
The night before, Freemark Abbey will host Heritage Feast from 7 to 10 p.m. The five-course dinner with chefs Giorgio Rapicavoli and John Tesar paired with Freemark Abbey Wines costs $150.
Freemark Abbey, 3022 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena,
Buy tickets at www.heritagefiretour.com.
Frankie
and the Pool Boys at Wilfred’s Lounge
Frankie and the Pool Boys come to Wilfred’s on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Frankie and the Pool Boys are an instrumental surf combo together since 2009. They have done two European tours and tours of Mexico and Japan.
They have headlined the Surfer Joe Festival in Livorno, Italy and the Baja Surf Stomp in Mexico.
To guarantee a table in the dining room, make a reservation.
Seating at the bar, main patio, and river-front deck is available for walk-ins, first-come, first-served —be early.
Wilfred’s Lounge, 967 First St., Napa, www.wilfredslounge.com, 707-690-9957
Blue
Note Summer Sessions:
Scott Bradlee's
Postmodern Jukebox
Blue Note Summer Sessions bring Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to the Meritage Resort on Sunday, Aug 18, at 7 p.m.
Postmodern Jukebox, a rotating musical collective founded by New York pianist Scott Bradlee in 2011, reworks popular modern music into different vintage genres, especially early 20th century forms such as swing and jazz.
They have widely toured North America and Europe.
The Meritage Resort, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com
The Smart Fellers at the
Fink
The Smart Fellers play the Fink on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Smart Fellers are a Northern California swing band with eclectic influences.
Think Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway meet Bob Wills with sneaks of Pink Floyd and shades of lounge music.
The club charges a $5 cover.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, thefinknapa.com
Sunday, Aug. 18 — music and entertainment
Napa
· Farm at Carneros – Music, 6-9 p.m., 4048 Sonoma Highway
· Feast it Forward – Open mic, 2-5 p.m., 1031 McKinstry St.
· The Fink – Smart Fellers, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 530 Main St.
· JaM Music Studio – DJ Neo Geo, 2-5 p.m., 460 First St.
· Migration Winery – Sunday series with music, 1-4 p.m., 1451 Stanly Lane
· Meritage – Summer Sessions: Postmodern Jukebox, 7 p.m., 850 Bordeaux Way
· Sky & Vine on Archer – Smorgy, 11:30 a.m., 1230 First St.
· Trade Brewing – People of Earth, 4 p.m., 731 First St.
· Wilfred’s – Frankie and the Pool Boys, 6-9 p.m., 967 First St.
Pope Valley
Pope Valley Winery – The Fargo Brothers, 1-4 p.m., 6613 Pope Valley Road
Calistoga
· Buster’s – Juan Escovedo + Jazz and Blues, 4-7 p.m., 1207 Foothill Blvd.
· Calistoga Depot – Very Tall Rabbits 6-9 p.m., 1458 Lincoln Ave
· Calistoga Inn – Lloyd Gregory, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 1250 Lincoln Ave.
· The Moonshine – Film Topper, at dusk, 1457 Lincoln Ave.
Upcoming events
Pepperwood: Rising from the Ashes at at the Cameo Cinema.
The next CinemaBites at the Cameo Cinema is on Monday, Aug. 19 features Pepperwood: Rising from the Ashes. A panel discussion follows with filmmaker Ian Nelson and knowledgeable representatives from the Pepperwood Preserve, Napa Firewise and the Napa County Resource Conservation District.
Executive chef Stephen Barber from Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch will create summer bites to savor with the film using fresh organic ingredients grown at the Long Meadow Ranch Culinary Farm. Buy tickets at www.cameocinema.com. Proceeds support the market’s educational programs.
For information, visit www.sthelenafarmersmkt.org.
Blending Session with Angelina Mondavi
Charles Krug Winery presents a wine blending session with fourth generation family member and accomplished winemaker Angelina Mondavi on Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mondavi will guide you through the process of making a blend work, and then you’ll make your very own. They supply everything you need. The price of $220 includes the blending and a signed bottle of Family Reserve Generations.
Reserve tickets. Call 707-967-2290 or email experiences@charleskrug.com.
Auro Wine Dinner
Series
The Auro Wine Dinner Series highlights sister Elusa Winery in the Four
Seasons in Calistoga on Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.
Elusa winemaker Jonathan Walden, together with Thomas Rivers Brown, showcase the terroir of Calistoga with limited-production wines that express its volcanic soils and varied microclimates.
Tickets are $205.
Four Seasons, 400 Silverado Trail North, Calistoga, www.fourseasons.com/napavalley
Levendi Winery harvest party
Levendi Winery welcomes guests to Chardonnay Golf Club to celebrate harvest season on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The price is $100 through Aug. 25. See more and register at www.levendiwinery.com or call 707-699-2306.
Chardonnay Golf Club, Jameson Canyon (Highway 12)
Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug
Tastings on the Lawn returns for the 72nd year during the Mondavi family’s 80th harvest at Charles Krug Winery on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy wine, food by Tre Posti and music by Lucky Devil. Watch glassblowing and pumpkin-carving demonstrations.
The cost is $145. Buy tickets.
News for the wine community
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David Grega |
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VinRoc |
Antinori Napa Valley |
Alpha Omega |
Hill Family Estates |
Atlas Peak AVA Masterclass at Napa Valley Wine Academy
Napa Valley Wine Academy presents a Masterclass on the Atlas Peak AVA on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. Explore the essence of high-altitude winemaking at this Atlas Peak Masterclass.
Nestled on the western slopes of the Vaca Mountains, Atlas Peak stands as Napa Valley’s most celebrated mountainous wine region, towering at 2,663 feet. The region is renowned for its robust mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and luxurious Bordeaux-varietal wines that captivate both connoisseurs and collectors alike.
The class will feature an expert panel moderated by Glenn Salva, estate manager of Antinori Napa Valley:
· Marla Carroll, winemaker of Antinori Napa Valley
· David Grega, winemaker at VinRoc
· Doug Hill, proprietor of Hill Family Estates
· Melissa Paris, winemaker at Alpha Omega
They will delve into the unique terroir and winemaking philosophies that define Atlas Peak’s wines.
The class costs $129. Register at napavalleywineacademy.com.
Napa Valley Wine Academy, 2501 Oak St., Napa
Enoch Shully is
new manager of hospitality, winery, and culinary operations at NVC
Enoch Shully is the new manager of hospitality, winery and culinary operations at Napa Valley College (NVC).
He was most recently senior hospitality operations manager for the PlumpJack Group and was estate manager at Girard Winery.
He has an MBA from University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science from University of the Western Cape.
He also completed the Wine Executive Program at University of California, Davis.
Shully was born in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. He managed a restaurant in Cape Town and later moved to Chicago, where he became the beverage director and general manager, then co-owner, of Bin 36, a restaurant/wine bar.
NapaLife’s calendar of future events
Here are live events scheduled for Napa County, many typically requiring buying tickets or planning in advance even if it just means putting it on your calendar.
Send details of future events to paul@paulfranson.com.
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Aug. 16 |
Junior Brown at the Uptown Theatre |
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Aug. 16 |
Garden Groove by Vintagelandia Market at Napa Yard |
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Aug. 16 |
Summer Session: George Benson/Santa Rosa Symphony |
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Aug. 17 |
Liz Alessio’s Harvest Hoedown |
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Aug. 18 |
Heritage Fire at Charles Krug Winery |
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Aug. 21 |
30th anniversary Pink Martini tour at Summer Sessions |
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Aug. 21 |
Steel Pulse at the Uptown Theatre |
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Aug. 23 |
Lucinda Williams at the Uptown Theatre |
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Aug. 23 |
Fall JaM Cellars JaMily dinner party |
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Aug. 24 |
Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ Harvest Stomp |
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Aug. 24 |
Zap Mama at the Blue Note |
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Aug. 24 & 25 |
Groove Summit at the Blue Note |
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Aug. 24 |
Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with Jd Simo at the Uptown |
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Aug. 24 |
Hess Persson Estates harvest release party |
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Aug. 25 |
Blue Note Summer Sessions: Tower of Power at Meritage |
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Aug. 28 |
Broadway and Vine: Aaron Lazar at Tre Posti |
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Aug. 30 |
You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees Tribute at the Uptown |
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Sept. 2 |
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Summer Sessions |
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Sept. 6 |
Community Health Foundation Reflect & Rejoice gala |
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Sept. 7 |
Air Supply at Blue Note Summer Sessions |
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Sept. 7 |
30th One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health |
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Sept. 7 |
Evening at the Ruins at American Canyon’s Watson Ranch |
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Sept. 7 |
Kathryn Hall Harvest Celebration |
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Sept. 8 |
The Oz Noy Trio at the Blue Note |
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Sept. 8 |
Calistoga Harvest Table |
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Sept. 13 |
Frankie Quinones at the Uptown |
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Sept. 13 |
Belew/Vai/Levin play ‘80s King Crimson Summer Sessions |
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Sept. 14 |
Rick Braun at the Blue Note |
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Sept. 14 |
John Lydon AKA Johnny Rotten at the Uptown Theatre |
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Sept. 14 |
Inglenook Harvest Party |
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Sept. 21 |
Generous Heart - Queen of the Valley Foundation |
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Sept. 21 |
Black Stallion Winery Harvest Fête |
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Sept. 21 |
Beringer - 2021 Private Reserve release celebration |
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Sept. 21 |
Elizabeth Spencer Autumn Winemaker Garden Dinner |
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Sept. 21 |
The Concert: A Tribute To Abba at the Uptown Theatre |
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Sept. 21 & 22 |
Pete Escovedo Orchestra retirement tour at the Blue Note |
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Sept. 21 & 22 |
Open Studios Napa Valley |
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Sept. 22 |
Cold Case Live at the Uptown Theatre |
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Sept. 23 |
Molly’s Angels’ 25th anniversary golf tournament |
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Sept. 23 |
Broadway and Vine: Shoshana Bean at Tre Posti |
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Sept. 28 |
Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner |
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Sept. 28 & 29 |
Open Studios Napa Valley |
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Sept. 29 |
Blue Note Summer Sessions: Black Pumas |
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Sept. 29 |
JD Souther at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 3 |
Henry Kapono at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 4 & 5 |
Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 5 |
The Nation and War on Drugs at the Meritage |
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Oct. 5 |
Get The Led Out Tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Uptown |
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Oct. 5 |
Blues, Brews, BBQ & Classic Cars at Napa Expo |
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Oct. 5 |
Get The Led Out at the Uptown Theatre |
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Oct. 6 |
Janis Siegel & Yaron Gershovsky at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 11 |
Melvin Seals & JGB in JaM Cellars Ballroom |
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Oct. 11 & 12 |
All-4-One at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 13 |
Broadway and Vine: Alan Cumming at Inglenook |
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Oct. 13 |
Blue Note Summer Sessions: Intocable |
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Oct. 13 |
Badi Assad & Romero Lubambo at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 15 |
Los Lobos at the Uptown |
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Oct. 17-18 |
Candy Duffer: We Funk Harder Tour at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 19 |
Petty Theft at the Uptown Theatre |
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Oct. 19 |
Napa Valley Writer’s Forum at Jessel Gallery |
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Oct. 24 |
The Smooth Jazz Alley at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 25 |
Alonzo Bodden at the Blue Note |
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Oct. 26 |
Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration at CIA at Copia |
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Oct. 26 |
Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour at the Uptown |
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Oct. 26 & 27 |
Kim Waters at the Blue Note |
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Nov. 1 |
Brad Tursi at Uptown Theatre |
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Nov. 1 & 2 |
Larry Carlton Farewell Tour at the Blue Note |
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Nov. 2 |
Black Stallion Winery Pinot and Paella |
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Nov. 3 |
John Hiatt at the Uptown Theatre |
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Nov. 7 |
Richard Thompson at the Uptown Theatre |
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Nov. 8 |
Pavlo at the Blue Note |
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Nov. 8 |
Joanne Shaw Taylor at the Uptown |
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Nov. 9 |
Marc Maron at the Uptown |
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Nov. 12 |
Winejobs.com HR Summit at Copia |
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Nov. 12 & 13 |
Wine Industry Financial Symposium at Copia |
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Nov. 17 |
Ann Hampton Callaway at the Blue Note |
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Nov. 20 |
Mat Kearney at the Uptown Theatre |
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Nov. 23 |
Super Diamond at the Uptown Theatre |
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Dec. 5 |
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Blue Note |
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Dec. 8 |
Black Stallion Winery Holiday Party |
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Dec. 14 |
Inspire Napa Valley Winter Wine & Food Fête |
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Jan. 19 |
Pettybreakers tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers |
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Jan. 24 |
Jahari Stampley at the Blue Note |
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May 31 |
Taste of Howell Mountain! |
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June 6 & 7 |
Napa Valley Vintners Auction Weekend |
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Publisher and Editor: Paul Franson paul@paulfranson.com Telephone 707-326-0797. © 2024 by Paul Franson. Proofreading by Betty Teller, Polly Webber and Rosemary Gafner. |
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The mid-2024 edition of the NapaLife Insider’s Guide to Napa Valley is now available. This edition is heavily updated. There have been vast changes in Napa Valley in the last few years, with many restaurants and wineries, lodgings and venues for the arts changing, closing or opening. For those who live here, it’s a great reference and you’re sure to learn things you didn’t know. It’s also the perfect gift for friends and relatives to entice them to visit but also to save you from answering questions and giving tours. For inns, it’s a great addition to the library or coffee table, or even each room. Wineries can sell it in their tasting rooms, and their staff will find information to impress visitors. You can buy copies locally at Bookmine, The Napa Valley Visitor Center, The Wine Train Station, Jessel Gallery and other places in the valley. You can also order it on Amazon for $19.95. A Kindle version is $4.95. To buy bulk copies including for resale in a winery, hotel or store, email paul@paulfranson.com. |
