- February 29 - March 1
-- Wine Lovers Boot Camp - Tasting Like a Pro
Wine Education: If you’ve ever wondered how professionals approach a glass of wine or you want more confidence when tasting a wine presented to you by the restaurant sommelier, you need to attend this Boot Camp! Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena
Fee: $895 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-206-8425 - March 1
-- George Thorogood & the Destroyers @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers have released sixteen studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum and six that have been certified Gold. The band has sold fifteen million albums worldwide. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $45/$55 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 2
-- Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: For more than forty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $40 / $50 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 2
-- Marvin Hamlisch @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance. As composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $70 / $75 / $85 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 3
-- After Dinner Delights & Dessert Wine
Wine Education: A variety of dessert and sparkling wines will be available by the glass, along with a sampling of sweet treats. TopFlight Wine & Beer Tasting, 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $15 Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450 - March 3
-- Charles Krug's 187th Birthday Dinner
Celebration: We are having a birthday party for the founder of Napa Valley's first winery, Charles Krug. Guests will be Peter Mondavi Jr., Charles Krug winemaker Stacy Clark, and spirit medium Leanne Thomas who will attempt to channel Charles Krug. Appetizers will be followed by a seated dinner with Charles Krug wines2800 Main Street, St. Helena
Fee: $100.00 Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707.967.2230 - March 3
-- Stone Bridge School Extravaganza 2012
Benefit: Stone Bridge School announces its 11th annual fundraiser, Extravaganza 2012 - Once Upon an Evening at the Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St. Helena Hwy in Oakville. The event includes silent and live auctions, delicious food paired with incredible wines, dancing and dessert in the Tokalon Barrel room at the winery.
Fee: $85 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-257-8562 - March 3
-- Jon Nakamatsu @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: Since his dramatic 1997 Van Cliburn Gold Medal triumph, Jon Nakamatsu's brilliant but unassuming musicianship and eclectic repertoire have made him a clear favorite throughout the world both on the concert circuit and in the recording studio. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $25 / $30 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 4
-- Annual Napa Valley Marathon
Recreation: The Napa Valley Marathon is the largest sporting event in Napa County bringing 2,300 runners, their families, and friends to the Napa Valley for a weekend of fun culminating in the run on Sunday starting at Rosedale Road in Calistoga and finishing at Vintage High School in North Napa.
Fee: Call for information & registration Time: 7 a.m. Phone Number: 707-255-2609 - March 4
-- Javier Colon @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Javier Colon has a lot of heart. In fact, that heart is precisely why he captivated America as winner of the inaugural season of NBC’s hit television show, The Voice. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $25 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 6
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Crostini with leeks and ricotta; organic chicken cooked under a brick; + pear clafouti with star anise.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 7
-- Mike Pace @ Napa Valley Opera House
Performing Arts: Featuring opening comic Dhaya Lakshminarayanan. Hosted by Rhonda Lucile Hicks of Red Dragonfly Productions. Held in the Cafe Theatre. Clean language, adult material - appropriate for age 16 and over. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $15 Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 8
-- Railroad Earth @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Railroad Earth is one of America’s greatest bands playing today, plain and simple. They sing of our nation’s changing landscape and social ills with a commitment reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, while interpolating instrumental timbres that could have been pulled from Celtic or Cajun culture. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $37 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 9 - 10
-- Lucky Penny's "A Glass of Cabaret!" at Silo's
Performing Arts: Two shows only! The ultimate wine country cabaret show, presented by Lucky Penny Productions. The evening of musical entertainment will celebrate love and the magical beverage that nourishes the heart. Silo's, 530 Main Street, Napa CA
Fee: $30 Advance/$35 At the Door Time: 8pm-10pm Phone Number: 707-738-2920 - March 9
-- Billy Gardell @ Uptown Theatre
Performing Arts: Billy Gardell stars in the CBS Hit television series, Mike and Molly. Mike and Molly garners approximately 13 million viewers every week and is the number one new series of the year. His stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $37 / $47 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 9
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Goat cheese tart + endive salad; sautéed striped bass, cauliflower, white beans and shiitake mushrooms; + apple tatin.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 9 - 10
-- Wine Train hosts “Ghost Whisperer”
Lecture: Famed Paranormal Investigator Speaks at Wine Train (NAPA, CA) Ever feel like someone is watching over you? If yes, perhaps Mary Ann Winkowski can help you get in touch with them. Winkowski is the well-known paranormal investigator who was the inspiration behind the TV series “Ghost Whisperer.” 1275 McKinstry St., Napa
Fee: $150-$175 Time: 10:30 am And 4:30 pm Phone Number: 8004274124 - March 10
-- A Dinner Feast
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. A Dinner Feast- Learn to cook the perfect flan and French techniques to make delicious chicken with pan jus. Wild mushroom flan; chicken sautéed with butternut squash, chantrelle mushrooms and pan jus; + chocolate truffle tart. 1039 La Quinta Ct., Napa
Fee: $145 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 10
-- Family Fun Day: Mask-Making
Instruction: Indulge in an afternoon of creative artistry with our mask-making workshop. In conjunction with Mozart's Muse, the costume exhibition from San Francisco Opera, visitors will create their own masks using feathers, beads, ribbons, and rhinestones. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir. Yountville
Fee: $5 per person; includes admission Time: 2:00-4:00 Phone Number: 707.944.0500 - March 10
-- Randolph Street Walking Tour
Recreation: Join us on this popular tour that will explore the exterior of both grand and modest Randolph Street homes in the Napa Abajo National Register Historic District. Reservations are necessary as we must be able to contact you in the case of cancellation due to inclement weather. Please call (707) 255-1836 or email info@napacaountylandmarks.org
Fee: $5 NCL & NCHS members; $10 General Publi Time: 10 AM-12 PM Phone Number: 707.255.1836 - March 10
-- Playing for Change @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: Musicians from different cultures who unite together for the common purpose of spreading peace through music. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $30 / $35 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 10
-- Mozart's Muses in Arias and Duets
Performing Arts: Join us for Mozart's Muses in Arias and Duets in the main gallery of Napa Valley Museum. An evening of Mozart's most heavenly arias and romantic duets performed by Carrie Hennessey and baritone Zachary Gordin Tickets may be purchased at the Museum or phone. Reservations required. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville CA
Fee: $20/$15 Members Time: 7:30pm-9pm Phone Number: 707-944-0500 - March 10
-- Red & White Affair
Auction, Benefit: Yountville Elementary School (YES) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is honored to present the 23rd Annual Red and White Affair where wine, dining, and exclusive Napa Valley Lifestyle Experiences are available for auction. Proceeds from the Red and White Affair benefit the students of YES. Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa CA
Fee: $100-$150 Time: 6pm-10pm Phone Number: 707-253-9311 - March 10 - 11
-- Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival
Festival, Live Music: Enjoy live jazz by cool cats and crazy combos in a variety of venues as you stroll through galleries and shops and dine at local pubs and restaurants. Take time to slip into a mud bath at one of Calistoga's world famous spas. Must be 21 years old to purchase.
Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-6333 - March 10
-- Stews & Brews @ TopFlight Wine & Beer Tasting
Wine & Food Education: We are including a wee bit of Irish stew with your wine or beer tasting! We are featuring pints of our craft beers from array of local microbreweries and Napa Valley wines. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $15 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450 - March 11
-- Napa Valley Symphony - Classics from a Master
Live Music: The exceptional career of Philippe Entremont began at the age of eighteen when he came to international attention with his great success at New York's Carnegie Hall. Since then, he has pursued a top international career as a pianist, and for the last 30 years, on the podium as well. Held at Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-8742 - March 13
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Risotto with porcini mushrooms and salami; grilled steak with nam pla and salad, braised fingerlings; + chocolate pudding cake.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 14 - 15
-- Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. @ Napa Valley Opera House
Performing Arts, Family Fun: This is a fast-paced, updated version of the original Disney cartoon film sure to delight the whole family. Mayhem and madness prevail in the enchanting world of Wonderland! 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $10 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 16
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Dungeness Crab Flan with baby spinach, buerre blanc; wild mushroom tart; + cinnamon ice cream with hot chocolate sauce.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 17
-- St. Patrick's Day at Hurley's
Dining: Bob's Favorite Holiday St. Patrick's Day Local Irishman Chef Hurley invites you to "Eat Drink and be Irish" Join us for lunch or dinner, we'll be "Irish All Day". Enjoy authentic Irish Cuisine, along with plenty of Guinness. Even our menu is Gaelic (with English Translation). Celebrating St. Pat's at Hurley's there's nothing like it in the Valley! 6518 Washington Street, Yountville CA
Fee: $8-$30 Menu varies Time: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345 - March 17
-- Marshall Tucker Band @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: The Marshall Tucker Band would wow critics and influence major country acts like Alabama, The Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, and Travis Tritt with its definitive blend of rock, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, and gospel. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $40 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 17
-- Capitol Steps @ Napa Valley Opera House
Performing Arts: The Capitol Steps return to the Opera House for another round of hilarity. The group began as Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $35 / $40 Time: 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 17
-- Silverado Hog Island Oyster Celebration
Celebration: Please join us for one of Silverado Vineyard’s most popular events on Saturday, March 17th as we present our 2009 Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc paired with the gourmet complement of Hog Island Oysters. The crisp acidity in the varietal is the perfect match for the distinguished oysters, known as the “best oysters in the west”. 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa
Fee: Depends on what you eat! Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM Phone Number: (707) 259-6617 - March 17
-- St. Patty's Celebration
Celebration: A special flight paired with petite corned beef and cabbage sandwiches and live music. 6795 Washington St., Yountville
Fee: Call for information Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-968-9297 x.18 - March 17
-- Sausage & Suds @ TopFlight Wine & Beer Tasting
Wine & Food Education: We are featuring pints of our craft beers from an array of local microbreweries and Napa Valley wines paired with Savory Grilled Sausage Appetizers. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $15 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450 - March 18
-- Little Feat @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Little Feat is a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. Feat took California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie and more, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in joyful dance ever since. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $40 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 18
-- Solas @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: One of the most popular, influential, and exciting Celtic bands to ever emerge from the U.S. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $20 / $25 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 20
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Cornmeal crepes with wild mushroom filling; organic chicken cooked under a brick; + rum raisin ice cream and tuiles.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 22
-- Movie Screening: "Mozart's Sister"
Performing Arts: Written, directed and produced by French director, René Féret, Mozart’s Sister is a re-imagined account of the early life of the talented Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart. An accomplished composer and performer, Nannerl is soon overshadowed by her prodigious little brother and is discouraged from playing. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir, Yountville
Fee: $10.00 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-944-0500 - March 23
-- Chris Botti @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: Since the release of his CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards.
Fee: $75 / $85 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 23
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Endive, pickled onion with smoked salmon salad with crème fraîche dressing; bavette with black pepper sauce; + grapefruit and tarragon sorbet.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 24
-- Diablo Ballet: Dancing Miles @ Napa Valley Opera House
Performing Arts: Diablo Ballet debuts at the Opera House with Dancing Miles: a sizzling dance piece set to the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $25 / $30 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 24
-- Taste of Yountville
Celebration: "Join us for the 19th Annual Taste of Yountville, Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. in down town Yountville (along Washington Street) for the best food and wine the Valley has to offer! Live entertainment, children's activities, Open Studios fine art show and sale, art in the park, French Laundry garden tours, drawing for amazing prizes, CalFire BBQ and much more! Admission is free, tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 each at event. Bring your friends and family to one of Yountville's signature events and "Taste Life Here!"
Fee: Free/Tasting Tickets $1 Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-944-0904 - March 24
-- Boys & Girls Clubs' Kentucky Derby Gala
Celebration, Benefit: Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley for our 18th Annual Gala! We will feature a hosted cocktail reception with wine pourings from the Oak Knoll District Wineries, "horse races," a live auction, a 3-course meal, and dancing to a live band. Have FUN while supporting our local Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Lane, Napa
Fee: $200 Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255-8866 x104 - March 24
-- Rutherford Grange Third Annual Crab Feed
Benefit, Auction: Crab Feed- featuring Fresh Dungeness Crab!! Come out and support the historical Rutherford Grange Building Fund. Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction!! Only $35- nope, that's not a typo! Rutherford Grange Hall- Hwy 29, Rutherford
Fee: $35 Adults, $10 kid 15 and under Time: 2pm Happy Hour, 3:30pm Dinner Phone Number: 707-235-2761 - March 24
-- Artisan Cheese Boards @ TopFlight Wine & Beer Tasting
Food & Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of local microbreweries or Napa Valley wines paired with unique cheese from California and beyond. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $15 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450 - March 26 - 27
-- Wine Lovers Boot Camp - Tasting Like a Pro
Wine Education: If you’ve ever wondered how professionals approach a glass of wine or you want more confidence when tasting a wine presented to you by the restaurant sommelier, you need to attend this Boot Camp! Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena
Fee: $895 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-206-8425 - March 27
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Beet Soup; pork tenderloin with cider sauce; roasted parsnips, and brussel sprouts with pancetta; + lemon posset and butter cookies.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 29
-- Branford Marsalis @ Napa Valley Opera House
Live Music: World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis, born in 1960, has always been a man of numerous musical interests, from jazz, blues and funk to classical music. The three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $60 / $65 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - March 29
-- Ani Difranco @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $47.50 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123 - March 30
-- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Cauliflower steaks with pancetta; mussels, fennel, chorizo in a white wine broth; + fresh fruit tart.
Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036 - March 31
-- The Big Gay Train Returns
Winemaker Dinner: The Big Gay Train is a LGBT winemakers' dinner on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. This special event, hosted by Out in the Vineyard , includes a fresh, multiple course meal exclusively designed to pair with wines from some of the most prominent LGBT winemakers in Wine Country. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa
Fee: $160-$175 Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Phone Number: 800-427-4124 - March 31
-- Renegade a Tribute to Styx
Live Music: Renegade, 2011 Sammie Award nominee, comes to the Silo's with their winning mix of rock classics. Hear the hits of Styx along with all your favorite tunes from great bands like Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Doobie Brothers, Edgar Winter and much more. Silo's, 530 Main St., Napa
Fee: $25/$20/$14 Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Phone Number: (707) 251-5833 - March 31
-- Chocolate Decadence @ TopFlight Wine & Beer Tasting
Food & Wine Education: Join us for a day of Wine, Stout Beer and Chocolate indulgence at TopFlight. We are pairing our favorite wines and our delicious stout beer with a variety of chocolate treats. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $15 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450 - March 31
-- The Kingston Trio @ Uptown Theatre
Live Music: The Kingston Trio today consists of Bill Zorn, George Grove and Rick Dougherty. They are continuing the Kingston Trio legacy with fantastic reviews, command performances and many standing ovations wherever they perform. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $50 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123
Ongoing Events- Every Night
-- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery has Open Mic Night, every Wed. night 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Jazz on the Patio every Night during the high season with live jazz guitar Dancing every Thurs., Fri. & Sat. night with Live DJ's from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
Fee: Free or small cover Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101 - Daily
-- Robert Mondavi Discovery Tour
Wine Education: This 30-minute walking tour includes a viewing and discussion of the historic To Kalon Vineyard, state-of-the-art To Kalon Cellar, and barrel aging room. The tour also includes a taste of two of our signature wines. Limited to 20 guests; children welcome. No advanced reservations; available on a walk-in basis only. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $15 Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Daily by appointment.
-- Robert Mondavi Exclusive Cellar Tasting
Food & Wine Education: Spend a quiet hour with a Wine Educator tasting a variety of limited production, reserve and older vintage wines in an exclusive private setting. This luxurious experience begins with a brief tour of the inner workings of the winery and concludes with a decadent tasting that also includes a hand selected artisanal cheese and charcuterie selection. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $55 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Daily, by appointment
-- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
Wine Education: Some of the world’s finest wines are blends. Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend, that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate vineyards. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
Fee: $40 Time: By appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993 - Year Round
-- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Seniors $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 Free Time: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500 - Ongoing
-- Introduction to Beringer Tour
Wine Education, Historic: We welcome guest of all ages on this tour. This historic tour guides you through the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer’s long history and commitment to quality. The tour includes a coupon for tasting in the Old Winery Tasting Room. Reservations recommended. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $20 per person Time: Daily 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p,m, & 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222 - Daily, by appointment
-- Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
Wine Education: Did you know that taste is almost entirely controlled by your sense of smell? In this in-depth sensory seminar, you’ll taste and smell a variety of Franciscan wines and naturally occurring aromas, such as herbs, fruits and spices. Your host will guide you through the experience of tasting wines like a professional and identifying each wine’s signature aromas. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, Rutherford CA
Fee: $40 Time: by appointment Phone Number: 707-967-3993 - Daily
-- Taste of Beringer Tour
Historic, Wine Education: Learn about Beringer wines and vines. You’ll first explore our demonstration vineyard and then visit the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels while sipping wine. During the tour you will taste 4 wines as we teach you about the Napa Valley and show you how to taste wine like a professional. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $30 Time: Daily 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412 - Daily
-- Robert Mondavi: Wine Tasting Basics
Wine Education: Start your day at the winery with a 45-minute tasting led by one of our renowned Wine Educators. Learn how to read wine labels, why we swirl wine in the glass, and how to smell, taste and describe wine. Limited to 15 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $15 Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Daily
-- Sterling Vineyards Gold VIP Experience
Wine Education: Includes aerial tram, self-guided tour, complimentary tasting of five wines, A three-wine flight of our "Best of the Best" Reserve wines and a souvenir wine glass. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
Fee: $40 Time: Daily Phone Number: (707) 942.3349 - Quarterly in March, June, September and December
-- Barrel Tastings
Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
Fee: $25 (Free to club members!) Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 ext 451 - March 5 - 13
-- Check Please / The Real Inspector Hound
Performing Arts: Two One-Acts:Check Please follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn't get any worse - until they do. The plot follows two theatre critics who are watching a ludicrous setup of a country house murder mystery, in the style of a whodunit. By chance, they become involved in the action. Dreamweavers Theater, 1637 Imola Avenue in Napa.
Fee: $20 general admission Time: Fri & Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483) - Daily
-- Oleoteca Villa Campestri @ CIA at Greystone
Food Education: Learn about Super-premium olive oil and taste how they can enhance almost any dish. Three oils will be tasted alone and with different food components in this tasting. All oils are available for purchase now, bottled to order in a 250ml size. 2555 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $15 Time: 11am, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433 - Daily
-- Calibrate Your Palate @ CIA at Greystone
Food Education: Ever wonder how chefs get flavors balanced just right? How to find the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour & bitter? Spend 15 minutes tasting and learning during our video-guided presentation with chef instructor Toni Sakaguchi. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main St. St. Helena
Fee: $10 Time: 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433 - Daily
-- The Chocolate Experience at CIA at Greystone
Food Education: You know you like chocolate, but do you know how it is grown? What makes some chocolate taste better than others? What "couverture" means? Learn this and more on this 15 minute video-guided presentation with chef instructor Stephen Durfee. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main St. St. Helena
Fee: $10 Time: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433 - Daily
-- Wine & Cheese Pairing at CIA at Greystone
Food & Wine Education: The newest offering guides through three wines and three cheeses partnered with suitable condiments one might find on a cheese tray. Enjoy this video presentation as Chef Bill Briwa & Sommelier Traci Dutton guide you through this tasty experience. Must be 21 yrs. to taste wine. 2555 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $15 Time: held at the bottom of each hour 11 - 4 Phone Number: 888-424-2433 - March 1 - 31
-- Farmstead Restaurant & Summer Search
Benefit: For the month of March, Farmstead Restaurant will be honoring Summer Search as the sole beneficiary of their "Corkage for Community" program. If you dine at Farmstead Restaurant in March and bring your own bottle(s) of wine, a $2 corkage fee will be donated directly to Summer Search and specifically to our North Bay students. 738 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 963.9181 - October 19 - April 30, 2013
-- ARTwalk: Momentum: Art that Moves (Us)
Exhibition: Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) and the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency have announced the return of the Napa ARTwalk interactive public sculpture exhibition & tour. The 2nd ARTwalk, titled "Momentum: Art that Moves (Us)", will launch on October 19th 2011 and will be on exhibition through April, 2013 in downtown Napa.
Fee: Free Time: All Day Phone Number: 707-257-2117 - January 19 - September 20
-- 2012 Vegetable Gardening Class Series
Garden Education: Learn how to get started with your own vegetable plots and grow year round. For partial spring/summer or fall/winter vegetable series or for the Napa series visit http://ucanr.org/vegetableseries. Pre-registration is required. 6516 Washington Street, Yountville
Fee: $60/person for complete series Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-944-8712 - Sundays - January 7 - March 25
-- St. Supéry Historical Tasting
Wine Education: Enjoy a tasting of Napa Valley Estate and Single-Vineyard Estate wines inside St. Supéry's historic Victorian "Atkinson House" overlooking the vineyards in Rutherford. Experience a taste of Napa Valley's history along with St. Supéry's personal story. Vineyard walk included. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
Fee: $50 Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707.963.4507 - Every Sunday
-- Robert Mondavi: Pairing Artisanal Cheese and Wine
Food & Wine Education: Few pairings in the culinary world are more decadent than wine and cheese. Join us for an exploration of this delicious kinship, as we pair Robert Mondavi Winery wines with artisanal cheeses from California. The two-hour program begins with a tour of our beautiful estate, followed by an educational sit-down pairing session with one of our experienced Wine Educators. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Daily, by appointment
-- Reserve Wine Tasting at Blackstallion Winery
Wine Education: Reserve Wine Tastings include four wines: Our current release Cabernet Sauvignon along with our top three reserve wines, including two vintages of our Bucephalus Red Blend! 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
Fee: $30 Time: By appointment Phone Number: (800) BSW.NAPA - Sundays & Fridays
-- Gourmet Napa Walking Tour
Recreation, Wine & Food Education: This tour will delight your taste buds as you explore revitalized downtown Napa with fellow foodies. We'll share the fascinating history of this beautiful riverfront town, one where celebrity chefs intermingle with organic farmers and boutique winemakers. Advanced purchase required.
Fee: $68 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 312.1119 - Every Wednesday & Saturday
-- Robert Mondavi The Harvest of Joy Tour and Lunch
Wine Education: Robert Mondavi's autobiography, entitled 'The Harvests of Joy', describes his love for wine and food, and his passion for sharing 'the good life' with others. Let us share our bounty with you with a tour of our winery followed by an all inclusive, three-course lunch in our Vineyard Room. You will savor dishes prepared by our Winery chef while enjoying idyllic views of the To Kalon Vineyard and the neighboring Mayacamas mountains. This program unfolds over about two and a half hours. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $100 Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Thursdays - Saturdays
-- Hess Collection: Tour of the Palate
Wine Education: Enjoy a guided tour of The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum followed by a tasting of three current release wines expertly paired with creations from Hess Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson. Advance reservations required. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA
Fee: $50 Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x213 - Friday-Sunday, March through December
-- The Wine & Cheese Experience at Merryvale
Food & Wine Education: Food and Wine Educator Shawn Dougherty showcases local artisan and international cheeses and pairs them with a selection of Merryvale wines. Discover the differences with each pairing and understand why these cheeses are paired with specific varietals. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: $45/$35 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777 - Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
-- Turnbull Wine & Food Pairing Class
Wine & Food Education: Join us as our Wine Educators guide you through the mysteries of food & wine pairing. Sip limited release wines accompanied by carefully prepared morsels. Class is limited to eight people. Call for reservations. Turnbull Wine Cellars, 8210 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville CA
Fee: $40 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 887.6285 x18 - Every Friday & Saturday night
-- Live Music at Downtown Joe's
Live Music: We have everything from Jazz to Rock to Open Mic. Check out our calendar for information on who is playing when. 902 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: Call for information Time: 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.2337 - Every Friday
-- Friday Barrel Tasting at Grgich Hills
Wine Education: You'll get a sneak preview right from the barrel of whatever tastes particularly good that day. The barrel tasting is included in the tasting fee of our current releases. Every Friday, except during harvest. Call for more information. 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
Fee: $35 includes tasting of five wines Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-2784 - Every Friday
-- Friday Night Winemaker Tastings
Wine Education: Come in for lively conversation, good fun and a taste of some of the best wines in the world. JV showcases special wines from Napa Valley beyond. Must be 21 years of age to enter JV's tasting room. JV Wine, 301 First Street, Napa CA
Fee: $5 Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.2624 - Fridays - January 27 - May 25
-- Cellar Tour @ St. Supery
Wine Education: Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” tour of St. Supéry Winery’s operating cellar, from the crush pad to the barrel room. Guests will taste wines in various stages of the winemaking process from tanks and barrel, culminating in a guided tasting in one of St. Supéry’s private tasting rooms. 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford
Fee: $50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-4507 - Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
-- "Do You Know the Way to Cabernet"
Wine Education: Discover the essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste through five unique bottlings, each with their own personality and crafted with their individual blend and terrior influences. Discover which is yours! Also included is a selection of Artisan Cheese, expertly paired with our wines. By appointment only. Kuleto Estate Winery, 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena CA
Fee: $50/$25 Wine Club Member Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-302-2209 - First Friday of Each Month
-- Salsa Dance Party at Oxbow Public Market
Celebration: Pica Pica invites you to a salsa dance party the first Friday of each month: salsa dancing, lessons and music by Guapachoso, who plays classic Latin lounge style music to exhilarating hip danceable salsa, get ready to dance. Free lessons at 6:30 p.m., dancing until 9 p.m. Downtown Napa
Fee: Free Time: 6 p.m. -9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6529 - Selected Saturdays
-- Wine Explorations: Tasting Like A Pro
Wine Education: Tasting wine like a pro, the perfect complement to our cooking classes. The Culinary Institute of America is all about food and wine, after all! In just two hours of discussion and tastings with our world-renowned instructors, you'll learn all about the wonderful world of wine. Call for more information. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: $95 per person Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320 - Every weekend
-- Weekend Classes at the CIA
Food Education: Three Flavors of Cooking Classes. Choose from dozens of fun and exciting weekend courses in three distinct styles, from two hours to one day. CIA at Greystone, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: Varies Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 967.2320 - Every Saturday
-- Salsa Lessons at Ceja Vineyards
Instruction, Recreation: Sizzling Salsa Saturday! Free Salsa Lessons & Happy Hour at Ceja Vineyards in downtown Napa. 5:30pm-7:30pm Happy Hour – get your salsa groove on – sample all Ceja wines at special discounts. 7:30pm Beginner Salsa & 8:30pm Intermediate Salsa. Open to 11:00pm. 1248 First Street, Napa
Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginner & Intermediate Phone Number: (707) 226.6445 - Every Saturday
-- Robert Mondavi: Wine and Chocolate Expressions
Food & Wine Education: Explore delights from premier local artisan chocolatier, Woodhouse Chocolate, paired with both red and white Robert Mondavi Winery wines. We will journey through history, from the unique drink of Montezuma to modern day Switzerland’s renowned milk chocolate blends. We will examine sweet versus bitter, dark cocoa versus light milk chocolate and terroir-driven earthy versus fruity flavors. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
Fee: $50 Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 - Every other Saturday
-- CIA Samplings Cooking Class
Food Education: Two hours of hands-on adventurous cooking classes held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines. Enjoy a glass of wine with your creations at the end of class! Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: $95 Time: 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2328 - The First Saturday of Every Month
-- It's A Grand Night For Singers
Live Music, Performing Arts: The Jarvis Conservatory in Napa, California, offers an exclusive venue for Bay Area singers the first Saturday of every month, titled It's A Grand Night For Singers. As always, audiences will be treated to a variety of singers and repertoire ranging from George Frederick Handel to Broadway. 17711 Main st. Napa, CA
Fee: $15 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445 - Every Saturday
-- Napa RiverWalk with Historian George Webber
Recreation, Historic: Local historian and raconteur George Webber leads walking tour through historic Napa. Visit historic landmarks, hear tales, old town lores, stories and fun facts. Starts at Riverbend Performance Plaza behind the Historic Napa Mill. Call for info and reservations.
Fee: $20/Limited $10 tickets for Locals Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8500 - Every other Saturday
-- Taste of CIA Cookbooks Cooking Class
Food Education: Five hour hands-on cooking classes inspired by our popular CIA cookbooks held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines, or get an introduction to basic skills Class fee includes a CIA Cookbook and CIA logo apron. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: $250 Time: 9:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320 - Saturdays - January 28 - May 26
-- From Vineyard to Glass @ St. Supery
Wine Education: Be part of a small group of guests that experience world-class Napa Valley winemaking from the vineyard to cellar. We’ll start in the vineyard to experience seasonal farming activities and discuss the current growing cycle. Each tour includes wine tasting in the cellar from tank or barrel and a guided tasting of finished wines in one of St. Supéry’s private tasting rooms. 90 minutes. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
Fee: $50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707.963.4507 - Every Second Sunday of the month
-- New Orleans Dixieland Jazz
Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. Embassy Suites, 1075 California Blvd., Napa, CA
Fee: $10 Adults/$3 Ages 12-17/Under 12 free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 - Tuesday-Thursday; Friday & Saturday
-- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. Please call for more information. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga CA
Fee: $75 - $850 Time: Times vary according to class Phone Number: (707) 942.0615 - Every Second Sunday
-- AVIA Napa Second Sunday Supper Club
Food & Wine Education: Learn about worldly wines and creative cuisine with Chef Aken's interactive new series. Complete with wine pairings, live cooking demos, wine maker appearances and more, these 3-4 course casual dinners are priced at $110 per person plus tax and gratuity. Think comfort food and communal tables. Foodies will love it!
Fee: $110 per person plus tax and gratuity Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-224-3900
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