March 2 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 4 -- Orion String Quartet & Peter Serkin, piano
Live Music: Known for their fresh perspectives and individuality, they often present programs that juxtapose classics with modern masterpieces. Their iconoclastic way makes them the perfect ensemble to collaborate with the passionate and individualistic American pianist Peter Serkin. Presented by Chamber Music in Napa Valley. First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa
Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.2190

March 5 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 5 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch - Paradigm
Wine & Food Education: Come aboard for a lively afternoon with Ren Harris, owner and manager of Paradigm Winery, producer of artisan estate bottled red wine. The sumptuous menu created by Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald perfectly pairs with the featured wines handcrafted by longtime renowned winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 5 -- Cooking with Julie -Cooking Class
Food Education: Gougere (Cheese Puffs) Steak with Tellicherry Black Pepper Sauce Potato and Porcini Mushroom Gratin Chocolate Parfait.
Fee: $135Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

March 6 - 7 -- Mustard, Mud & Music - A Calistoga 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: Jazz Pack (single day, Mar. 6 or 7): $20, Weekend Pass: $35 Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

March 6 -- Pulled Pork & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 6 -- Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Performing Arts, Food & Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder.
Fee: $135 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 6 -- Photography Gallery Artist Lecture Series at Mumm Napa
Exhibition: Join us in our Aperture Gallery as John Trotter presents his collection "The Future of the Colorado River" from the show "Changing Earth - Photographer's Call to Action" by Blue Earth Alliance. This is a complimentary lecture from 10:30am to 11:30am and is open to the public. Please RSVP at 707-967-7740 to guarantee seating
Fee: FreeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7740

March 7 -- Pulled Pork & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Enjoy our Wine of the Month Goosecross 2008 Chenin Blanc paired with a Pulled Pork Appetizer. 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 7 -- 32nd 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: $130 after Jan 1, 2010 until race is fullTime: 7 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.2609

March 10 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 12 -- The Awards - A Spicy Soiree at the Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Celebration: Don jewels and black tie for a glitzy evening of food, wine, music, and dancing at The Awards - A Spicy Soiree! on Friday, March 12, 7 pm, at the beautiful Black Stallion Winery on Silverado Trail in Napa. Buy Tickets
Fee: $100 in advance, $125 at the doorTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1133
 

March 12 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 12 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch - Markham
Wine & Food Education: 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. Meet winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls and feast on Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald's best of early spring offerings paired with critically acclaimed Markham wines.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 13 -- Tango Tonight! featuring Quartango
Performing Arts: Quartango takes tango in new directions, with impeccable arrangements, subtle and unexpected allusions to classical music, and a liberal dose of humor. Performed with the Napa Valley Symphony, Tango Tonight! is a night of exquisite passion, a unique melding of tango in song, music and dance.
Fee: $49 - $69Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8742

March 13 - 14 -- The Marketplace - The Signature Event
Celebration, Food Education: Celebrate the mustard season, taste regional foods and wine, gourmet products and mustards from around the world at The Marketplace on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, 11 am to 5 pm, in downtown Napa at Riverfront, historic Napa Mill and other river walk locations. Buy Tickets
Fee: $35 in advance or $40 at the doorTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1133

March 13 -- Photography Gallery Artist Lecture Series at Mumm Napa
Exhibition: Join us in our Aperture Gallery as Daniel Beltra presents "Amazon: Forest at Risk" with Florian Schulz presenting "Freedom to Roam: Keeping the Wild Connected" from the show "Changing Earth - Photographer's Call to Action" by Blue Earth Alliance. RSVP to guarantee seating.
Fee: FreeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7740

March 13 -- Cooking Class- Early Spring Dinner
Instruction, Dining: Paired with Napa Wines, the Cedar Gables Inn offers the ultimate Napa Culinary Experience: Hands-on cooking classes with top notch chefs. Feast on your creations & delicious wines in the elegant dining room. Class size is small & intimate. Requirements: love for food, cooking & having fun. 486 Coombs Street, Napa
Fee: $95 per personTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.7969

March 13 -- Cooking with Julie -Cooking Class
Food Education: Creamy Winter Tomato Soup, Magret (Duck breast) with Pommegranate Sauce, Glazed Turnips and Radishes, and Pear and Currant Tart.
Fee: $145Time: 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

March 13 -- Wine Train Family Date Night
Family Fun: Parents are treated to a gourmet dining experience in our 1915-1917 Pullman Dining and Lounge Cars 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!
Fee: $99 adult. One child free per paid adultTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 13 -- Chocolate & Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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.
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 13 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 13 -- River Rendezvous at The Meritage Resort
Benefit: This event promises a spectacular evening of fine wines, delectable appetizers from some of the finest restaurants in Napa, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and DJ. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
Fee: $40 Advance/$50 Day of EventTime: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 738.2991

March 14 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 14 -- Righteous Brother Bill Medley
Live Music: Bill Medley is best known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers with hits such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and "Unchained Melody." Medley is now a solo artist following the unexpected passing of Righteous Brother Bobby Hatfield. For Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: Tickets: $39, $49, $59Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

March 16 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 17 -- Chamber Music in Napa Valley Presents: Jupiter String Quartet
Live Music: The Boston Globe noted that "This group can go for broke," while The New York Times praised them for "nuance with their energy." They will play Haydn Op. 76, No. 2; Janacek Quartet No. 1; the zany "Ramshackle Songs" by the 26-year-old American composer Dan Visconti; and the Dvorak "American" String Quartet. First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa
Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.2190

March 18 -- Plant a garden with Bardessono
Garden Education: Today we will learn how to safely transplant all of your starts into new and different soil in larger pots. We will discuss the benefits of transplanting and fertilizing the soil. It is also time to plan how you will harden off your plants and we will discuss the importance. We will learn about your organic fertilizing.
Fee: $20 ppTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 204.6030

March 19 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 19 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch - ZD Wines
Wine & Food Education: 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.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 20 -- Spring Rolls & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 20 -- Taste of Yountville
Celebration: With more gourmet restaurants and premium wineries than any other town of comparable size, Yountville flaunts its "gourmet roots" for this 15th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival Event! This "all Yountville" showcase will feature traditional samplings of gourmet restaurant fare, olive oils, vinegars, mustards, fine wines, and micro-brews.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0904

March 20 -- Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Performing Arts, Food & Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder.
Fee: $135 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 20 -- Plant a culinary garden with Bardessono
Garden Education: Today we will learn how to safely transplant all of your starts into new and different soil in larger pots. We will discuss the benefits of transplanting and fertilizing the soil. It is also time to plan how you will harden off your plants and we will discuss the importance. We will learn about your organic fertilizing.
Fee: $20 ppTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 204.6030

March 21 -- Spring Roll & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 21 -- Harlem Gospel Choir
Live Music: The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir performs foot-stomping and hand-clapping blues, jazz and gospel spirituals. From the heart of Harlem in New York City, this choir travels the world as ambassadors for African American culture and is well-loved for joyous and vibrant live concerts. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: Tickets: $29, $35, $39Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

March 22 -- Chamber Music in Napa Valley Presents: Yefim Bronfman, piano
Live Music: "Fima" Bronfman is among the most sought-after pianists in the world. This will be his sixth performance here since 2002. This year, we get to hear Beethoven's 32 Variations, Schumann's "Faschingsschwank aus Wien," the Prokofiev Sonata No. 2, and the rarely played Tchaikovsky Sonata in G. First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa
Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.2190

March 24 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 26 -- Wine & Cheese @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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.
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 26 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch
Wine & Food Education: Elizabeth Spencer Wines - Elizabeth Pressler and Spencer Graham celebrate a thirty year passion with the birth of Elizabeth Spencer. Each of their voluptuous wines is representative of its appellation of origin. Indulge your senses with luxurious Elizabeth Spencer wines paired with wonderful flavor combinations by Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 26 - 28 -- Northern California Screenwriters Expo
Instruction: Education and support for screenwriters and filmmakers. Friday and Saturday will have presentations and classes by celebrity guests including screenwriters, filmmakers and directors. On Sunday, a pitch fest will be held where screenwriters and filmmakers can pitch to well-known Hollywood agents, producers, and studios. The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
Fee: $395 for 3-Day Pass Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 539.5115

March 26 -- Wine & Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 27 -- The Mumm Napa Photo Finish - The Grand Finale Event
Celebration, Exhibition: View the season's beauty captured by photographers from far and wide at The Photo Finish, the inevitably sold out and wildly exuberant Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at Rubicon Estate. Buy Tickets
Fee: $95 in advance ($125 at the door)Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1133

March 27 -- Wine Train Moonlight Escape - Crow Moon
Food & Wine Education: Share the magic of the Napa Valley in March as the sun sets at 7:28 pm. This moon is named the "Full Crow Moon" because the caw of the birds signaled winters' end.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

March 27 -- Tri-tip & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Savor a juicy flame fired tri-tip steak appetizer with your wine tasting. A bit of meat from the grill and a little Napa wine…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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 27 -- Simon & Garfunkel Tribute
Live Music: Tribute artists Mark W. Curran and Tom Haney transport audiences on a journey through the history of Simon and Garfunkel, with songs from their vast fifty-year career. This live tribute recreates a magical Simon and Garfunkel experience with this intimate, two-man acoustic performance. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: Tickets: $20, $25Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

March 27 - 28 -- "Orchids by the River" Orchid Sale
Exhibit: Hundreds of orchids for sale and a beautiful display by the Napa Valley Orchid Society members. Re-potting demos and potting supplies for sale. Bring your orchids for re-potting by a pro, just a $5 fee. Growing advise is freely given. 50/50 raffle and a gift raffle too!
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.1630

March 28 -- Tri-tip & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Savor a juicy flame fired tri-tip steak appetizer with your wine tasting. A bit of meat from the grill and a little Napa wine…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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

March 30 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: 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. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

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