July 3 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Moonlight Escapade Dinner

Food & Wine Education: Dine in "elevated elegance" under the moonlit vineyards with a 5-course specially crafted menu, welcome glass of champagne and an option for (2) glasses of private label Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet bottled by Raymond Cellars. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA Fee: $130 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

July 3 - 6 -- Napa County Fair and Silverado Parade

Family Fun: Calistoga is the home of the old fashioned Napa County Fair, always held on the Fourth of July weekend and the Fourth's Silverado parade, a throw back to earlier times, is always a crowd-pleaser. Fair-Napa County Fairgrounds, Parade-Downtown Calistoga. Fee: Parade is Free, Fair adults $7, children 6 - 12 $3 Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

July 4 -- Martini Alliance 4th of July Celebration

Celebration, Family Fun: Festivities, food and fireworks! Great wines with delicious hors d'oeuvres and an all-American BBQ dinner and dessert. Live music and activities for kids ending with the best 4th of July fireworks display! This event sells out every year so don't delay! Call for more info and ticket sales. Located at 254, South St. Helena Highway Fee: $95 General Admission Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 549.2582

July 4 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Celebrates Independence Day

Celebration: Enjoy a a scenic sunset dinner excursion capped off with an amazing display of fireworks over the historic grounds of the California Veterans Home & Domaine Chandon Winery as the train briefly stops for the show in Yountville at the end of the meal. Call for reservations. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA Fee: Gourmet Express $102/Champagne Vista Dome $140 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

July 4 -- Fourth of July Celebration

Celebration, Family Fun: Join us at Veterans Memorial Park, Napa, for our annual Fourth of July Celebration. Fee: Free Time: Dusk Phone Number: (707) 257.9529

July 4 -- Celebrate the 4th of July with V Marketplace

Celebration, Live Music: Come celebrate the 4th of July with V Marketplace. Pacific Blues Cafe is celebrating the 4th of July with an All American Barbecue and True "Blues" American Music. Bring your family and friends and relax on our front lawn while enjoying delicious barbecue and listening to live music. 6525 Washington Street, Yountville Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 944.4455

July 5 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival

Festival: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2008 concert season. Our concert season will kick off on July 5th with what has come to be a Napa Valley tradition: the hot New Orleans sound of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band making their 37th Festival appearance. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

July 10 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Appellation Dinner

Food & Wine Education: Award-winning, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Napa Valley Wine Train Wine Educator, Brent Trojan, join forces to plan a diverse 5-course gourmet dinner menu. Each month the menu is specially developed to complement the evening's wines choices. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA Fee: $150 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

July 10 & 24 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner

Performing Arts, Dining: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete five-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA Fee: $135 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

July 10 -- The White Album Ensemble Performs the Beatles at Copia

Live Music: he White Album Ensemble consistently attracts sold out crowds for their live recreations of classic Beatles albums. Not a look alike group, they are a group of seasoned professionals who share a deep love and respect for the music of the most popular music group in history. 500 First St., Napa Fee: $25 general/$22.50 members/$10 for 12 an adult Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

July 11 - 13 -- Cole Porter's: Out Of This World at the Napa Valley Opera House

Performing Arts: Cole Porter's deliciously saucy farce about Greek gods and Hollywood movie types on the loose has won critical acclaim. Flirtations and trickery, bewilderment and love the witty dialogue and humorous plot twists promise a fun-filled performance. 1030 Main Street, Napa Fee: $30/$35 Time: Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372

July 11 -- Humoresque at Copia

Performing Arts: A gifted, ambitious violinist (John Garfield) sells his body and soul to a rich but unbalanced benefactress (Joan Crawford), who promises to advance his musical career. With great performances, witty dialogue and lavish production standards and musical interludes, dubbed by Isaac Stern. 500 First St., Napa Fee: $7 General / $6 Members Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

July 11, 18 & 25 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Vintners Luncheon

Food & Wine Education: Most Fridays passengers enjoy mingling with our Guest Vintner in addition to enjoying Chef Macdonald's culinary delights and the beautiful views! Wine Educator and the Chef plan perfectly paired menus long in advance of the day to bring out the unique subtleties in each Vintners' chosen varietals. Call for reservations. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $140 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

July 11 -- Evening at the Oasis Cheetah Fundraiser at Safari West

Benefit: Come join us for an amazing educational evening with special Guest Lecturer, Vanessa Bouwer, of DeWildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust. Vanessa will discuss the incredible work being done by DeWildt Foundation to save cheetahs, wild dogs, vultures, and other endangered species in their native land. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Fee: $65 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551, ext. 123

July 12 - 20 -- Festival del Sole

Celebration: Festival del Sole Celebrates the Art Of Life with the Finest in Music, Food, Wine and Art in California's Beautiful Napa Valley. Tickets for concerts at Lincoln Theater, Castello di Amorosa and Robert Mondavi Winery range from $45-$125. For tickets and more information, please call (707) 226-8742. Fee: Range from $45-$125 Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 226.8742

July 12 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival

Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2008 concert season. Saturday, July 12: Dave Koz with special guest David Benoit. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

July 17 - 19 -- Taste3

Wine Education: Robert Mondavi Winery's TASTE3 brings together more than forty of the most compelling writers, thinkers, chefs, winemakers, journalists, artisans, and executives as speakers and hosts, joining 300 attendees who are every bit as tapped-in. TASTE3 will thrill, tantalize, engage, intrigue, provoke, and inspire both its audience and its speakers. Invitation only event, please call for an invitation. Fee: $1950 Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 967.3997

July 19 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival
Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2008 concert season. Saturday, July 19: Robert Mondavi Winery and Taste3 present Tiempo Libre. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

July 20 -- Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
Recreation: This popular running race attracts runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the country. Your race journey begins at Cuvaison Carneros Estate winery in Napa, then passes thousands of acres of vineyards, ranches, wineries and the Napa/Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Preserve on your way to the grand finish down Broadway into historic Sonoma Plaza. Fee: price varies $15 - $50 Time: 7:10 a.m, - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1769

July 20 -- Annual "Cause for the Paws "
Benefit: The fifth annual "Cause for the Paws" benefit for Napa Humane, at Silverado Resort in Napa, featuring wine and food tastings, live music by City Lights, auction items offering exclusive Wine Country experiences, get-aways, and cult wines. Napa Humane Mobile Adoption Unit will be on-hand with adorable adoptables aboard. Fee: $45 in advance, $60 day of the event Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone Number: 707-255-8118, ext. 204

July22 -- 11th Annual Opera on the Lawn at Meadowood

Performing Arts, Dining: Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verde, performed by Festival Opera Association. Whether you prefer to dine al fresco on the lawns or relax in one of our splendid dining rooms, all guests will be invited to enjoy dessert and sparkling wine during intermission as the performers prepare for the second act. Call for reservations. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena Fee: Varies Time: 7 p.m. performance Phone Number: (707) 967.1286

July 24 -- Tom Rigney & Flambeau at Copia

Live Music: Tom Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, joins forces with some of the finest musicians on the San Francisco roots music scene to form Tom Rigney and Flambeau, a band that tears the roof off and raises the spirits of everyone around. His band mates are veterans of the great bands of Charles Brown, Queen Ida, Roy Rogers, Clifton Chenier, and together they generate enough heat and energy to ignite a dance floor or lift an audience to its feet. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $25 general/$22.50 members/$10 for 12 and under Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

July 25 -- Callas, Forever at Copia

Performing Arts: A film that beautifully recreates the magic, passion and artistry of the opera diva Maria Callas (1923-1977), known as "the voice of the century." This fantasy involves the last few months in the life of the opera star, who comes out of reclusive retirement to film 'Carmen,' only to confront painful memories of her past love affair with billionaire Aristotle Onassis and the fact that she can no longer pretend to have the voice she once had. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $7 General / $6 Members Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

July 25 -- Vine Village Annual Celebration

Benefit, Auction: Annual Golf tournament, sit-down dinner, live & silent auctions to benefit Vine Village. Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 255.4006

July 26 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival

Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2008 concert season. Saturday, July 26: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

July 26 - 30 -- Zinfandel Madness Walk-around Winetasting at Copia

Wine Education: Zany for Zinfandel? Don't miss this tasting! Dozens of wineries will pour great Zins from the best vines in Mendocino, Napa, Paso Robles, the Sierra Foothills and Sonoma paired with the finest barbeque. Discover old and new favorites as you meet the vintners. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $45 general/$35 member Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

July 27 -- Lucky Stars - An evening to support Lincoln Theater

Performing Arts: Featuring Denise Perrier, Kim Nalley, Lavay Smith and Spencer Day. This special event brings together some of the Bay Area's best loved jazz vocalists and musicians in one magnificent evening of entertainment. Each ticket purchase comes with entry into one of five amazing opportunity drawings. VIP reception and other benefits are available. 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: $25 - $1,000 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

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