http://204.17.36.204// Calendar of Events from Napa Valley. en-us Copyright 2010 Napa Valley Destination Council Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:48 CST The Sharpsteen Museum's permanent exhibits present the history of the upper Napa Valley from its pre-history to post World War I with an emphasis on the people and changes brought on through the period of U.S. emigration and development. In addition to its many historical exhibits, the Museum uses unique and extraordinarily extensive dioramas to depict the city of Calistoga during its period as the elegant 1860s hot springs resort established and developed by pioneer, promoter, publisher, entrepreneur, and California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan. Special exhibits, which change quarterly, reflect the varied interests of the people of the Valley. Past special exhibits have covered themes ranging from antique silverware to model ships to historical musical instruments. The Museum was a project of Ben and Bernice Sharpsteen, who retired to a ranch near Calistoga that had been acquired by Ben's grandmother in the 1800s. Ben was an Academy Award-winning animator, producer and director for Walt Disney Studios, and worked on many famous Disney projects. Memorabilia of his career (including one of his Oscars), his hobby (antique autos) and family history are displayed in the Founder's Room of the Museum. In 1978, construction of the museum building and dioramas was completed, and the Sharpsteens donated the entire museum to the City of Calistoga. The museum building adjoins a restored cottage from Brannan's original hot springs resort. The cottage was moved to this site and incorporated into the museum complex as one of the exhibits. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=05-05-08&edate=&eventid=7543 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=05-05-08&edate=&eventid=7543 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 CST One hour Public Cooking Demonstrations including a tasting and recipe. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=04-03-09&edate=03-26-10&eventid=7843 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=04-03-09&edate=03-26-10&eventid=7843 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST One hour Public Cooking Demonstrations including a tasting and recipe. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=04-04-09&edate=03-21-10&eventid=7845 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=04-04-09&edate=03-21-10&eventid=7845 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST Celebrate Napa Valley's food, wine, art, agricultural and cultural bounties during the Mustard Season, January through March. The Napa Valley Mustard Festival offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when vineyards are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom: A perfect reason to visit Napa Valley during winter. Buy tickets online. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=01-30-10&edate=03-27-10&eventid=8182 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=01-30-10&edate=03-27-10&eventid=8182 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST Celebrate Napa Valley's food, wine, art, agricultural and cultural bounties during the Mustard Season, January through March. The Napa Valley Mustard Festival offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when vineyards are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom: A perfect reason to visit Napa Valley during winter. Buy tickets online. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=01-30-10&edate=03-27-10&eventid=8182 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=01-30-10&edate=03-27-10&eventid=8182 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST Join us for a day of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-02-10&edate=03-02-10&eventid=8097 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-02-10&edate=03-02-10&eventid=8097 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Oxbow Public Market presents Locals' Night featuring live music by master guitarist Eddie Duran. Django Reinhardt was Eddie's first inspiration, followed by Charlie Christian. Eddie was a professional at the age of 15, and in the heyday of the San Francisco bebop scene, he played and recorded with such Fantasy stars as Vince Guaraldi, Red Norvo, and Cal Tjader, as well as with Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, George Shearing, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Benny Goodman, Barbra Streisand and Pearl Bailey. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-02-10&edate=03-02-10&eventid=8207 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-02-10&edate=03-02-10&eventid=8207 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Over the past 35 years, East L.A.'s five-piece band Los Lobos has assembled a body of work diverse enough to cripple most bands and to captivate fans worldwide. Along the way, they"ve redefined how a rock band - and rock music - can sound. Many musical groups are eclectic, but few are both as unpredictable and successful as Los Lobos. The band has notched a number one single, won three Grammys, and sold millions of records. As an added feature, acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Leo Kottke will bring his innovative fingerpicking style, which draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies to the stage. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-03-10&edate=03-03-10&eventid=8179 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-03-10&edate=03-03-10&eventid=8179 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST It's Oscar time in the Napa Valley and that can only mean one thing...the return of San Francisco Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle! This ever-popular event also features Mick's favorite cohort from the Sacramento Bee, film critic Carla Meyer. LaSalle and Meyer will discuss this year's crop of Oscar contenders, their picks and pans, and their predictions, and LaSalle and Meyer will take questions from the audience, including, "Who will win best picture?" Will you agree? Moderated by Barry Martin, LaSalle and Meyer never fail to entertain! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-03-10&edate=03-03-10&eventid=8193 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-03-10&edate=03-03-10&eventid=8193 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Back Room Wines hosts a blind wine tasting (i.e. we don't know what the wine is) where YOU bring the wine! Bring a bottle of wine in a bag so we can't see it. The wine should be from one varietal OR a classic blend from a known wine region (example, Chateauneuf-du-Pape). Taste the wines that others bring and see how well you can identify the wine. We'll all try to guess the grape(s), where it's from and how much it costs. This is a great tasting if you're a wine student or just curious. Entry fee for two is one bottle of wine. There's no monetary fee for the blind tasting. Year long "Blind Bottle" contest: Best guessers over the course of the year (12 tastings) win a $100 (1st Place) and $50 (2nd Place) BRW Gift Certificate. Winners bases of percentage of accuracy over all the tastings. Must attend at least six of the tastings to qualify for the prize. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-04-10&edate=03-04-10&eventid=8117 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-04-10&edate=03-04-10&eventid=8117 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8098 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8098 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Follies du Valle is a themed, musical extravaganza established in 1997 as a fundraiser for the renovation of the Lincoln Theater. It continues to be produced biannually to raise additional resources for the theater and its programs. Fondly referred to as "Follies" it is truly a community effort that relies on the commitment of more than a hundred volunteers onstage and behind the scenes to produce the show. Follies returns to the Lincoln Theater March 5, 6 and 7, 2010 with a wildly zany production titled Follies du Valle: It's About Time, featuring musical numbers organized around a theme of time. All proceeds from this production will go directly to scholarships for the 2010 Lincoln Theater Napa Valley Youth Performing Arts Program. At a time when budget cuts are forcing so many schools to eliminate arts education, Follies is proud to offer this opportunity to our local children. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8175 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8175 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST FOLLIES DU VALLE or don't quit your day job is returning to the Lincoln Theater Napa Valley in Yountville on March 5–7, 2010. This zany musical revue, titled “It's About Time,” features a cast of local Napa Valley talent and musical numbers organized around a theme of Time. Since its founding in 1997, hundreds of Napa Valley residents from American Canyon to Calistoga have participated on and offstage in this biannual extravaganza the Napa community can truly call its own. Locally scripted, produced and directed by volunteers, Follies is bursting with excitement, energy and talent. The show, as always, will be presented at the beautiful Lincoln Theater on March 5, 6 and 7, 2010. All proceeds from Follies du Valle 2010 benefit Lincoln Theater's Youth Performing Arts Program by providing scholarships to local children to participate in the program. A 6-8 week summer workshop, the Youth Performing Arts Program offers children an opportunity to work with theater professionals from around the country and culminates with a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Follies du Valle also features a Bravo Bash! on Saturday, March 6. The Bravo Bash! provides the ticket holder with free valet parking, a pre-show reception with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, premiere seating for the evening performance of Follies, a delicious multi course, post-show dinner from local chef Dominic Orsini, and a silent auction featuring the best the Valley has to offer. Follies show times are Friday, March 5 at 7 pm; Saturday, March 6 at 2 pm and 6 pm; and Sunday March 7 at 2 pm. Follies ticket prices are $25 for general admission, $15 for children 15 and under. Tickets for all performances are available by calling 707.944.1300, online at www.lincolntheater.org or at the Lincoln Theater box office at 100 California Drive in Yountville. Tickets for the March 6 Bravo Bash! are $150 per person and are available by calling the Lincoln Theater at 707.944.1300. For more information, contact Michelle Dillon at mtdillon52@comcast.net or visit www.folliesduvalle.org. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8160 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8160 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Come to Back Room Wines for a blind, competitive tasting of five wines. The question: can any wine beat Orin Swift "The Prisoner" in a blind tasting? We'll pour you five wines single blind (i.e. you'll know what the five wines are, but you won't know which is which): including "The Prisoner" 2008. The other four wines will be Prisoner-like wines: California red blends of the same style and price range. What is your preference? We'll ask you to rank the five wines. We'll tabulate the results and announce the winner in our weekly email newsletter. Sound like fun? Here's the line-up so far: Iron Wine: ORIN SWIFT "The Prisoner" Napa Valley Red Wine 2008, $35/bottle. The competitors: BANKNOTE "The Vault" Napa Valley Red Wine 2007, $29 WINDOW PANE California Red Wine 2008 $Mid-Thirties? and two more http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8118 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8118 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST You'll definitely be entertained by one of the most outstanding voices in the Bay Area and beyond as he delivers a host of original rock, blues and reggae songs, as well as classic covers, and Jazz Standards. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8194 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8194 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Come aboard for a lively afternoon with Ren Harris, owner and manager of Paradigm Winery, producer of artisan estate bottled red wine. Ren and his wife, Marilyn, have been longtime advocates for the Oakville appellation, eco-friendly farming and environmental awareness. Enjoy the early springtime views of vineyards and flowering mustard from the Vista Dome Car. The sumptuous menu created by Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald perfectly pairs with the featured wines handcrafted by longtime renowned winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8128 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-05-10&edate=03-05-10&eventid=8128 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST You heard them here in October and December when they performed The Beatles' Rubber Soul album in its entirety to two sold-out, rockin' houses. This time they're tackling The Beatles' Abbey Road, and it should be the best show yet! Revolver is a trio of seasoned musicians who grew up rocking to the sounds of the 60's. Inspired by the songwriting and melodic hooks of groups like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beau Brummels, Hollies, Kinks, Animals, Lovin' Spoonful and Buffalo Springfield, they took up instruments and formed groups to experience the energy and sensations of playing in a fired-up band. Some of the first tunes they learned were some of these well-crafted gems from artists of the 60's. Their love and appreciation for that genre of music is why they decided to form the group Revolver in the first place. All three members are singers and multi-instrumentalists, giving Revolver a full and versatile sound including great lead singing, three-part harmonies, and a musical blend of guitars, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion. It's a big sound for three guys. (Note: For this musically difficult show they'll be adding two more musicians, guitar and keyboards.) Be sure to reserve early for this show, as Revolver's shows sell out early! http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8195 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8195 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The town of Calistoga is celebrating the return of the mustard flower that turns the Napa Valley into a carpet of vivid yellow blooms with its Mustard, Mud & Music Festival on March 6 and 7. This music and wine event is an official part of Napa Valley's famed Mustard Festival. Live jazz, wine tasting, an art show, and mustard-inspired dishes prepared by local chefs are all part of festivities visitors can enjoy during the weekend-long festival. Free jazz music will be offered at various venues downtown, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. Wine tasting will be available from 1:30 to 6 p.m. both days, also downtown. Tickets for the wine-tasting portion of the festival are available online this year, for the first time. Buying wine-tasting tickets in advance at http://www.calistogavisitors.com, can save you 10% on the regular price of $25 per day per person (a savings of $2.50) or on the regular price of $40 per person for both days (a savings of $4). The one-day ticket provides 10 tastings, and the two-day ticket provides 20 tastings. Included in the ticket prices are an unbreakable Go-vino glass, event schedule and map. Tickets are also available at the Calistoga Chamber office at 1133 Washington Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515, or by calling (707) 942-6333. You must be over 21 years of age to purchase tickets. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8192 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8192 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Once a year the world's greatest detectives gather at the home of Julius Fox in Napa, but this year for the 10th anniversary they are gathering on the Napa Valley Wine Train. They swap stories, brag of their accomplishments and a few, I'm sorry to say, get drunk, engage in affairs, and behave in a most unseemly manner. Last year, Julius Fox wrote down the best of the members' stories and had them published. The book, called “The Detectives' Club,” was an immediate best seller. Under the terms of the contract, any of the eight detectives who are alive at midnight tonight will share in the royalties - $5,000,000. Those who are no longer among the living will receive nothing for their estate. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8129 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8129 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST We are including a Pulled Pork Appetizer with your wine Tasting! A variety of Napa Valley wines will be served that compliment the flavors in this savory treat. What a great way to enjoy a wonderful spring day in California! No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8099 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8099 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Three extraordinary voices, two founding singer-songwriters, one singular vision: The Wailin' Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents five years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada"s mid-western heartland.              Back by popular demand, the Wailin' Jennys have toured three continents, and are enjoying burgeoning international acclaim and a rapidly growing fan base. They continue to garner rave reviews for their album, Firecracker, which has spent over 30 weeks in the Top 5 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart, and has charted in the Top 20 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, Top Independent Albums and Top Internet Albums. Firecracker also rose to #2 on the Amazon Top Sellers Chart. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8167 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-06-10&edate=03-06-10&eventid=8167 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Vain, foolish, extravagant Don Magnifico, having squandered the family fortune, lives in a rundown palace, a shadow of its former splendor, with his two daughters in whom he places great hope. Marry either one of them to a rich man and all will be well. Gorgeous to look at, their beauty unfortunately does not go deep. According to a keen observer, in his words, they are "hard as nails, cold as ice, silly, shallow, vain and vicious - otherwise they're very nice." Oh, yes, there is also a third daughter (a step-daughter, they would be quick to point out) nick-named Cinderella. Needless to say, she is vastly inferior to her half-sisters. Where is the style, the flair? Useful as a servant, as someone to call upon to humor their slightest whims, she is otherwise disdained, neglected and kept in rags. Despite the daily dose of condescension that she is forced to swallow, she has retained a marvelously sweet, unassuming, unresentful, loving nature. It so happens that a handsome young prince, after years of extensive travel, has just returned home to his palace to settle down and search for a bride. In order to inspect the available ladies, he announces a magnificent ball. This throws the two pampered daughters into a fever of excitement and anticipation, each confident of emerging the winner. Despite her pleas, Cinderella is not allowed to attend. Nonetheless, to the amazement of all and the consternation of some, she shows up anonymously, an apparent stranger, unrecognizable in her sumptuous attire, provided by the prince's wise and kindly old tutor (and something of a magician) who has recognized the modest girl's true merits. Far be it from us to spoil things by giving away the ending. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-07-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8162 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-07-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8162 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Enjoy our Wine of the Month Goosecross 2008 Chenin Blanc paired with a Pulled Pork Appetizer. A variety of Napa Valley wines will be served that compliment the flavors in this savory treat. What a great way to enjoy a wonderful spring day in California! No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-07-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8100 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-07-10&edate=03-07-10&eventid=8100 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8101 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8101 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Sean Garvey's music recalls an old radio sound of blues and country, capturing a lost world of a less homogenized America. His songs are iconic, full of characters both romantic and despairing, longing for what is real. The son of a farmer, Sean writes with an authentic voice. California Parable, Garvey's newly released record, is haunting and intimate. Recorded on a vintage 16 track tape machine at Wow and Flutter in east Nashville, producers Kevin Gordon and Joe McMahan helped Garvey achieve an unrelenting “sense of place.” The 10 original songs combine heartbreaking melodies with strikingly poetic language. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8196 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8196 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony NewleyAdapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy A. McDonaldBased on the book Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryBy Roald Dahl Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. Come join Willy Wonka, the Oompa Loompas, Charlie, and the cast of wacky characters in this yummy show that is sure to be a delicious experience for the whole family! http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8166 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-10-10&edate=03-10-10&eventid=8166 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The Jon Popenoe Blues Band is a Sonoma-based blues and jazz trio consisting of Jon Popenoe on guitar and vocals Tom Wolfe on bass guitar Jim Holland on drums They perform throughout the Bay Area, and are known as one of Sonoma's most talented blues bands. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-11-10&edate=03-11-10&eventid=8197 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-11-10&edate=03-11-10&eventid=8197 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Come to Back Room Wines for an excellent tasting of White Burgundy. Taste side-by-side, and taste the difference, between the five most important regions for White Burgundy: Chablis, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault, Chassagne Montrachet & Puligny Montrachet. Tonight's tasting will be highlighted by the DOMAINE LEFLAIVE Puligny-Montrachet "Les Pucelles" 2007 ($225/bottle) Back Room Wines is located on First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-11-10&edate=03-11-10&eventid=8071 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-11-10&edate=03-11-10&eventid=8071 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Come to Back Room Wines this Friday evening for a Taste Tour of France. We'll pour you seven wines, each from a different French wine appellation. Taste the difference between Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Rhone, Alsace & more. It will be an educational and tasty event! http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8159 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8159 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Since making the finals of the 33rd Annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition in 2006 and subsequently moving to Hollywood, Mo Mandel has become quite the success story. In a short space of time, he hosted a VH1 pilot, signed a sitcom development deal with FX, appeared on “Chelsea Lately” and topped it all off by landing a Comedy Central special. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8168 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8168 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8102 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8102 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Estrin is an amazing harmonica player, a soulful lead vocalist and a brilliant original songwriter. Estrin's harmonica sings alongside blues tunes that entertain audiences like no other in the genre." - San Francisco Chronicle "These are serious musicians out to have a hotter than hot good time. It's tough to stay in your seat when Estrin and his musical cohorts get cooking." - Chicago Sun-Times http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8198 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8198 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Ride and explore a glimpse of rich history in Napa Valley. The bygone Laurent Winery, founded in 1874, was brought back to life by Bruce Markham in 1978 and is now one of the oldest wineries in Napa Valley. Over the years, Markham Vineyards has become one of the most advanced and stunning winemaking facilities in the country. Meet winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls and feast on Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald's best of early spring offerings paired with critically acclaimed Markham wines. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8130 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-12-10&edate=03-12-10&eventid=8130 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The Capitol Steps return to the Opera House for another rousing night of hilarity. The group began as Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!”), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, Obama Mia! They"ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8165 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8165 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8103 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8103 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST "Yesterday Once More..." Performing the popular classics from the 60's and 70's, Kellie Fuller is a talented and versatile artist who can instantly bring you back to a warm memory, while also making each song her own. From Burt Bacharach to Karen Carpenter, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Michael Jackson & more, Kellie and pianist extraordinaire Mike Greensill are sure to bring a smile to your face, and maybe even a tear to your eye, as they weave through the classic hits of those darling decades. Silos is offering two sets, at 8 and 9:45PM on... http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8199 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8199 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet dining experience in lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining and Lounge Cars surrounded by elegant decor and while enjoying the attentive service of a bygone era. Children are entertained by professional day care providers in another rail car on the train with games, movies, and their own special meal complete with sundaes! http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8131 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-13-10&edate=03-13-10&eventid=8131 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-14-10&edate=03-14-10&eventid=8104 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-14-10&edate=03-14-10&eventid=8104 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST A seminal figure in the history of American music, Bill Medley is best known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers. Their raw emotional rhythm and blues sound of the mid-'60s became a radio fixture with hits such as "You've Lost That Lovin" Feelin',” “Just Once in My Life,” “Unchained Melody” and “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration.” Medley is now a solo artist following the unexpected passing of Righteous Brother Bobby Hatfield. His live performance, based on his solo album Damn Near Righteous, includes new material and classics paying tribute to a number of Medley's mentors and peers - including his longtime friend Hatfield. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-14-10&edate=03-14-10&eventid=8176 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-14-10&edate=03-14-10&eventid=8176 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-16-10&edate=03-16-10&eventid=8105 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-16-10&edate=03-16-10&eventid=8105 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 'Tis St. Patrick's Day, when the shamrock-green hills are capped with white clouds and dappled with orange poppies, and County Napa is transformed into the Emerald Isle. The music that accompanies the magical metamorphosis could only come from Kith & Kith, the Valley's own traditional Irish band that's a St. Patrick's Day tradition. Celebrate the day everyone is Irish with lyrical ballads and rousing reels. Dance a jig and share Hibernian hilarity with this multi-talented group. It's Irish tradition with an original twist at Silo's on St. Patrick's Day. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-17-10&edate=03-17-10&eventid=8200 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-17-10&edate=03-17-10&eventid=8200 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The 3 Rhone Valley grapes Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre are famous for making a great red blend. Are you certain you know how each tastes in its pure form? Tonight, Back Room Wines will show you, by taste, the difference. The 3 Rhone Valley grapes Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre are famous for making a great red blend. Are you certain you know how each tastes in its pure form? Tonight, Back Room Wines will show you, by taste, the difference. Four wines for you to taste, compare & enjoy tonight. One of each grape, then a blend of the three. See if you can taste how each wine adds its magic to the blend. Back Room Wines is located on First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-18-10&edate=03-18-10&eventid=8190 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-18-10&edate=03-18-10&eventid=8190 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8106 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8106 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers.Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential.” His virtuosity defies label or category.Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake"s mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it with. The Opera House is proud to welcome Jake back for his third appearance!“Shimabukuro is a monster musician and boldly takes the ukulele where no ukulele has ever gone before, dazzling listeners with his blinding speed, melodic invention, and open-ended improvisationsof remarkable virtuosity.” -allmusic http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8164 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8164 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST “Lucas Ohio Pattie may be the next smart young blues-folk-rocker to be accepted into the pantheon of San Francisco Bay Area illuminati . . . a bright guy with a vision for something fresh and different . . . a natural pairing with the equally versatile Jackie Greene (for whom he opened).” --Rick Alan Rice, Music Critic and Creator of Rarwriter.com http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8201 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8201 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Toast the dream of two former aerospace engineers, Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi, who left corporate life and launched ZD Wines in 1969. Honoring over forty years of producing world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, ZD Wines attributes its success to family dedication and a hands-on approach. ZD Wines is proud to have been at the forefront of the sustainable wine movement dating back to the early 1980s. Share their passion of food and wine pairing with Brett deLeuze, Norman's son, and winemaker Chris Pisani. Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald creates a bountiful spring menu highlighting exquisite ZD wines. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8132 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8132 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Back Room Wines presents a tasting of wines from the Sonoma Coast this Friday evening. Come in to taste and enjoy Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Syrah from this exceptional cool-climate wine region just west of Napa Valley. We'll pour you two of each variety. Here's the Sonoma Coast line-up so far: OVATION Chardonnay (by Joseph Phelps) 2006, $39 FOGDOG Pinot Noir (by Joseph Phelps) 2007, $30 and four more Joining us in tonight's tasting is Wine Cosmonaut Trey Blankenship of Joseph Phelps Winery. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8191 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-19-10&edate=03-19-10&eventid=8191 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST "Whitfield's sense of phrasing a lyric or a melody is often unconventional, with a surprising little pause just when you don't expect it. She has a cunning way of reinventing a ballad with torchy finesse, and it's akin to hearing them for the first time." -- Variety http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8202 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8202 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Once a year the world's greatest detectives gather at the home of Julius Fox in Napa, but this year for the 10th anniversary they are gathering on the Napa Valley Wine Train. They swap stories, brag of their accomplishments and a few, I'm sorry to say, get drunk, engage in affairs, and behave in a most unseemly manner. Last year, Julius Fox wrote down the best of the members' stories and had them published. The book, called “The Detectives' Club,” was an immediate best seller. Under the terms of the contract, any of the eight detectives who are alive at midnight tonight will share in the royalties - $5,000,000. Those who are no longer among the living will receive nothing for their estate. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8134 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8134 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Spring is in the air and here is your chance to have that first taste of our terrific new releases. Enjoy 5 Boutique Napa wines paired with a spring roll appetizer. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8107 http://204.17.36.204/calendar/index.cfm?action=daily&sdate=03-20-10&edate=03-20-10&eventid=8107 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST