Dining, Performing Arts: 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
September 3 -- Cheese & Wine 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 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 3 -- Live at Silo's - Johnny Smith
Live Music: 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. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $14 Club Members/$20 Advance/$25 At the Door Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
September 3 -- Wine Train CHEERS! TRAIN
Celebration: Park in Napa and let the Wine Train be your designated driver to the St. Helena CHEERS! community social. We are running a special train, with round trip transportation service between Napa, Yountville, and St. Helena for this event. Call for reservations. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $35 and $80 per personTime: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 4 -- Live at Silo's - Tip of the Top
Live Music: Tip of the Top returns to Silo’s Club. This appearance will be a CD release party to celebrate the release of their new CD titled Rock Tonight. This new CD has 13 tracks of great music of which 8 are original songs written by the members of Tip of the Top. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $14 Club Members/$20 Advance/$25 At the Door Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
September 4 -- George Kahumoku and the Masters of Hawaiian Music
Live Music: Four Grammy-winning artists come together for one amazing evening. Featuring George Kahumoku, Jr. and Dennis Kamakahi, both on slack key guitar and vocals; Uncle Richard Ho’opi’i on ukulele and vocals; and Bobby Ingano on slide steel guitar. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $35 / $40Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 4 -- 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: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 4 -- Tapenade Tasting @ Goosecross Cellars
Food & Wine Education: Join us @ Goosecross Cellars! A variety of gourmet tapenades: Red Bell Pepper, Artichoke, Black Olive, Green Olive and Sun Dried Tomato will be open for sampling with our wines. Choose from classic combinations or try something new. We will be pairing this tasty Mediterranean inspired appetizer with our wines all day long! 1119 State Lane Yountville
Fee: $10Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1986
September 4 -- Napa Valley Tomato Festival
Celebration, Benefit: Features live music performances by Grass Child and Passin’ Through, gourmet food purveyors, tomato sales, wine & beer, silent auction, and fun contests including best tasting tomato, best gazpacho, best salsa and more. V.I.P. Farm Fresh Dinner and live auction at 6:30 pm. Benefits Connolly Ranch and Napa Cty Farm Bureau. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa
Fee: GA $20/$10 Agest 18-11/Under 11 Free/VIP Dinner $100Time: Festival 3p.m. - 6p.m./Dinner 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.5403
Sept 5, 2010 -- Napa River Festival
Festival, Benefit: Annual River Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa.Elvin Bishop and his band opens the entertainment followed by the Napa High School Marching Band then the Napa Valley Symphony showcasing music of The Doors, featuring Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek. Fireworks will follow!
Fee: Free general admissionTime: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.8520
September 5 -- Lewis Black at Uptown Theatre
Performing Arts: George Carlin, Larry King and Jules Feiffer love Lewis Black because his insights and love/hate relationship with America are brilliantly expressed. How can you not love a man who says, "Republicans are a party with bad ideas and Democrats are a party with no ideas." 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $65 / $80Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
September 5 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine 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: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 6 -- Chocolate & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Join us on Labor Day 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: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 10 - 12 -- Wine Country Ukulele Festival
Live Music: It all begins with a performance by Canadian ukulele virtuoso James Hill and friends. Joining him on stage that evening include fellow Canadian Ralph Shaw, Queen of the Blues Del Rey, Kimo Hussey and Victoria Vox at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA. In addition to our individual workshops, this year we are very fortunate to be able to offer a number of two-day workshops Sat & Sun, giving you even more opportunities to hone your skills with your instructor of choice. Workshops held at Beringer Vyds, St. Helena, CA
Fee: Varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 10 -- Live at Silo's - The Charles Wheal Band
Live Music: "Ever since leaving Mark Hummel's band in 2006 to focus on his own music, Charles Wheal has been making a name for himself as one of the top guitar players and singers on the scene today." Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $20 CoverTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
September 10 -- Charo – Hot Flamenco Nights
Live Music: An evening of passionate guitar and seductive Flamenco. Since the '70s, Charo, the musician, singer, comedienne, stage and screen performer, has been an integral proponent of contemporary Latin music. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707)944.9900
September 10 -- Cheese & Wine 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 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 10 - 12 -- Tomatoville
Celebration: Bardessono and Hill Family Estate invite you to a weekend of celebration in honor of Mother Nature’s finest fruit (since the grape). Fri - Winemaker Dinner presented by Doug and Ryan Hill. Sat - Build Your Own BLT + Tomato Tasting. Sun - Bloody Mary Brunch. Call for information and reservations.
Fee: Varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 204.6030
September 11 -- Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery
Celebration: The winery's signature tasting event is now in its 59th year, and takes place on the estate's Great Lawn in the shade of heritage oaks. Tastings, delectable nibbles, & live music. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and straw hats are encouraged. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main Street, St. Helena
Fee: $30 Advance/$35 At the Door/Wine Club ComplimentaryTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 747.5784
September 11 -- Old Time Bluegrass Festival
Celebration, Live Music: This is a fun, family event at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. John Reichman & the Jaybirds, Bill Evans & Megan Lynch, Rita Hosking, as well as regional and local favorites, children's activities, arts & crafts, food, and Lake County wines. Supports projects of local non-profits. Hwy 53, Lower Lake
Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Gate/Under 12 FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 995.2658
September 11 -- Tri-Tip & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Savor a juicy tri-tip steak slider with your wine tasting. A bit of meat from the grill and a little Napa wine, what a great way to enjoy a fall day in California! No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 11 -- Staglin Family Music Festival for Mental Health
Benefit, Auction: Come kick up your heels for mental health research! Join us for the 16th Annual Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health featuring Dwight Yoakam! Hit the dance floor with your honky-tonk boots and enjoy an unforgettable day of learning, food, wine, and hope as you give a hand to the 57 million Americans who live with mental illness. Staglin Family Vineyard in Rutherford, Ca
Fee: $750 per personTime: 11:45 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0477
September 11 -- Silo's Harvest Blues Festival
Live Music: First Annual Harvest Blues Festival presented by Silo's and the Napa Mill! Join us on the Plaza for 8 hours of blues beginning with The Aces at 3pm, A Tribute to The Blues Brothers at 5pm and John Nemeth inside Silo's at 8pm. Reserve you tickets now! Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Fee: All day pass $40/Plaza only $25/Kids $15Time: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
Sept 11 & 12, 2010 -- Wine Country 'Ukulele Festival
Festival, Benefit: A celebration of the 'ukulele and the rich cultural heritage of the Hawaiian Islands, open to the public with proceeds to benefit Nimbus Arts, a not-for-profit corporation supporting art and music in the Napa Valley
Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (808) 348.8652
September 11 -- Cowboys for Kids
Celebration, Benefit: Proceeds go to Napa CASA, A Voice for Children Advocacy and Support for Local Foster Kids Community Center Gym at 100 Benton Way in American Canyon CA 94503 Featuring a Rockin’ Country Band: Blue Collar Criminals Everything American! West Coast Swing and Country Line Dancing, Patriotic and Cowboy Dress Code. See you there Buckaroos!
Fee: $10 advance tickets, $20 at the doorTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 980.6505
Sept 11, 2010 -- Louis M. Martini's Annual Cellar Sale
Wine Education: The Annual Cellar Sale offers the opportunity to buy cases of older vintage wines and big bottles, all at an incredible value with huge savings of 40-60% off retail prices! There will be a limited number of bottles available signed by Mike Martini. Italian style hor’deauves will be served and library wine tastings will be available. 254 South St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 549.2582
September 11 -- Napa River Wine, Crafts & Jazz Festival
Fair, Live Music: The Napa Wine and Craft Fair, now called the Napa River Wine, Crafts and Jazz Festival, is adding music in a big way with some of the best Jazz music around, a new location at Veteran's Park with a day of music and 200 artists displaying unique, original hand-crafted art and A new children's craft area. Food from local restaurants and some of the valley's best wine and beer. Main and Second Street in downtown Napa.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322
September 12 -- Tri-Tip & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Savor a juicy tri-tip steak slider with your wine tasting. A bit of meat from the grill and a little Napa wine, what a great way to enjoy a fall day in California! No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 14 -- 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: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
Sept 15, 2010 -- Viva Mexico
Calistoga's Pioneer Park will again be home to cries of Viva Mexico! when the city celebrates Mexican Independence Day. For years Calistoga has celebrated Sept. 15 with Mexican food, music and dance.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333
September 17 & 24 -- San Francisco International Comedy Competition
Performing Arts: Comedian Mark Pitta hosts this quick-fire night of hilarity as 15 different contestants perform for 15 minutes each in the hope of moving on in another round of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, an event that has been credited with discovering the likes of Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres and Robin Williams. Sept 17 = Preliminary Round 1, Sept 24 = Preliminary Round 2. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $25 / $30Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 17 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine 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 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center.
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 17 -- Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Ramian Estate
Wine Education: Join Brian Graham on board The Napa Valley Wine Train for a memorable afternoon of delicious wine, paired artfully with Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald's superb cuisine, as you enjoy the fabulous vistas of the Napa Valley glide slowly by. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa, CA 94559
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 17 -- Napa Wine Train - Murder Mystery Dinner
Dining, Performing Arts: 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. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $135 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 18 -- Cooking Class: Trip to the Oxbow Market
Food & Wine Education: Chef Mike C explains what to look for & how to shop at a Public Market. Taste cheese, wine, spices and lots of other tasty treats. This is a don't miss opportunity to enjoy shopping with a chef. Return to the Cedar Gables Inn with the groceries & work side by side with Chef Mike C Paired with fine wines feast in the Cedar Gables Inn dining room. 486 Coombs Street, Napa
Fee: $125 per personTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224-7969
September 18 - 19 -- Napa Valley Open Studios
Exhibition: Sixty-five juried artists will be open to demonstrate and discuss their work. A collector's catalog and map will be available at locations throughout the valley and at local chambers of commerce.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0900
September 18 -- Meatball/Merlot @Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: Experience why Merlot is such a food-friendly wine & how perfectly it goes w/ 1 of our fav comfort foods-meatballs.Pairing includes your appetizer & the choice of 5 wines from our boutique Napa family wineries.No reservations required.Comfortable outdoor patio,indoor seating,wine tasting,Wi-Fi access & wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 18 -- Hoedown Showdown Chili Cookoff & Auction
Food Education, Benefit: Have you heard the buzz? Chili, beer, wine, live music, dancing, amazing auction items and even bull riding at our 2nd Annual "Hoedown Showdown" Chili Cookoff. Benefit for Browns Valley Elementary School. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa
Fee: $25 incl chili tasting & 2 drink ticketsTime: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1866
September 18 -- Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Release Party
Celebration, Wine Education: Join us as we celebrate the release of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. September 18, 3:00-5:00pm. Wine and food pairing along with live music. Please dress Napa Valley Chic. Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville, Ca
Fee: $50 per personTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI
September 18 -- Napa Valley Aloha Festival
Festival, Benefit: The festival will include live entertainment and vendors from the Hawaiian/Polynesian community in the form of music, dance, authentic foods arts, crafts, clothing and wares from vendors all over the West Coast. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted to benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank. Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third Street, Napa
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 966.4017
September 18 -- Wine Train Varietal Dinner - Port
Wine & Food Education: Port wine is not just for dessert anymore! St. Barthelemy Cellars wanted to change the public’s perception of port as a dessert wine only, and have succeeded in creating several varietals that can compliment and accompany any course of a meal.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 19 -- Meatball/Merlot @Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: Experience why Merlot is such a food-friendly wine & how perfectly it goes w/ 1 of our fav comfort foods-meatballs.Pairing includes your appetizer & the choice of 5 wines from our boutique Napa family wineries.No reservations required.Comfortable outdoor patio,indoor seating,wine tasting,Wi-Fi access & wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 19 -- Napa Valley Opera House Gala
Celebration, Benefit: All Jazzed Up, A Swinging Gala with the Ramsey Lewis Trio. In the shade of majestic oaks and redwoods, a lawn reception and outdoor concert with the legendary Ramsey Lewis Trio will be followed by a gourmet dinner in the historic Carriage House at Charles Krug Winery. Led by David Reynolds, the evening will conclude with a live auction that will offer twenty-five tantalizing travel lots and parties. 2800 Main Street, St Helena, CA
Fee: $1,250, $750, $350 per personTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 19 -- Straight No Chaser
Live Music: Returning to the Opera House after 2009's hugely popular performance, the ten gentlemen of Straight No Chaser have since exploded on the scene. They've left legions of fans wanting more in the wake of countless sold-out performances. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: Show only: $35 / $40 Show plus pre-partyTime: Party 5 p.m., show 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 21 -- Pizza Secrets Class at Cantinetta Piero
Food Education: Learn the secrets of making great pizza at home from the experts at Cantinetta Piero. In this lively, hands-on, 90-minute class with chef Craig DiFonzo, you’ll learn about proper heat, making a great dough, stretching and shaping the pizza, different styles to consider, and everything else you’d want to know about the world's favorite food. Maximum 10 people per class, so make your reservation now! Includes pizza to eat and your very own Cantinetta Piero chef's apron! 6774 Washington Street, Yountville
Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 299.5015
September 22 -- Foreigner at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: The music of Foreigner knows no bounds. More than 30 years after forming, the band’s music resonates across generations and the globe thanks to an impressive run of 14 Top 20 hits and album sales exceeding 70 million. 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $75/85Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
September 22 -- Cheese & Wine 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 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center.
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 23 -- Napa Wine Train Moonlight Escape Dinner
Food & Wine Education, Dining: Share the magic of the Napa Valley in September as the sun sets at 7:04 pm. This moon is named the "Full Corn Moon" because corn crops are usually harvested at this time of year. Our Moonlight Escape gourmet dinner takes place upstairs in the Vista Dome rail car with its almost 180-degree view. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 23 -- Brix Unpaved
Celebration, Food Education: Brix Restaurant brings global flavors to the Napa Valley with "Brix Unpaved", a series of events celebrating the best in international "street food". Please join us for our food and drink celebrations set along our garden pathway and vineyard. Tonight's theme: Wok Through China. 7377 ST Helena Hwy Yountville CA
Fee: $38Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2749
September 23 -- Pacific Chamber Symphony
Live Music: Famed pianist Joseph Kalichstein joins PCS in Beethoven's grand 2nd piano concerto. Schubert's beautiful Symphony #5 rounds out this not to be missed opening to our 22nd season. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $30 / $35Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 24 -- Tapenade Tasting @ Goosecross Cellars
Food & Wine Education: Join us @ Goosecross Cellars!A variety of gourmet tapenades: Red Bell Pepper, Artichoke, Black Olive, Green Olive and Sun Dried Tomato will be open for sampling with our wines. Choose from classic combinations or try something new. We will be pairing this tasty Mediterranean inspired appetizer with our wines all day long! 1119 State Lane Yountville
Fee: $10Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1986
September 24 -- Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Swanson
Wine Education: Swanson Vineyards is a family winery founded on a passion for evolving the existing standards of wine and food. Join Swanson's Winemaker Chris Phelps on board The Napa Valley Wine Train for a memorable afternoon of delicious wine, paired artfully with Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald's superb cuisine. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa, CA
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
September 24 -- Cheese & Wine 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 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center.
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
Sept 25, 2010 -- Chiarello Harvest Release
Celebration, Wine Education: As our gift to our biggest wine fans Michael pulls out all the stops on a memorable feast, in and among the vines. These events are our gifts to buyers of one case or more of the newly released wines of the season. As always, they include barrel tastings of yet-to-be released Wines. Chiarello Vineyards, St. Helena
Fee: purchase of one case of wineTime: 1 p.m. tasting, 2:30 p.m. feasting Phone Number: (707) 256.0750
September 25 -- Chanticleer: Out of This World
Live Music: Chanticleer’s newest explorations will be from Berkeley-based Composer-DJ Mason Bates in a world premiere about transmissions from outer space and “Cells Planets” by Erica Lloyd of Little Grey Girlfriend in a new arrangement especially for the ensemble. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $20 / $39 / $44Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
Sept 25, 2010 -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West
Benefit: A gala to benefit the Safari West Wildlife Foundation. Safari Attire, Safari Inspired Cuisine, Exotic Animals, Entertainment, Silent and Live Auctions plus more untamed surprises. Reservations are essential. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $150 per personTime: 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Phone Number: 707-566-3667
September 25 -- Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show
Festival: Custom & Classic Car Show 9am-5pm. Chili and Pasta Cook Offs and Beer and Wine Tasting 1pm-4pm. DJ by "Darren Z Productions". Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga, CA
Fee: $25Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 942.1473
Sept 25, 2010 -- Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting
Wine Education: Wine lovers will have a chance to meet winemakers and taste wines from 15 Mount Veeder wineries at the Mount Veeder Appellation Council's annual autumn tasting. Vintner's Golf Club, 7901 Solano Ave., Yountville
Fee: $40Time: 1 pm to 4 pm Phone Number: (707) 252.1017
Sept 25 -26, 2010 -- MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour
Benefit, Recreation: More than 2000 cyclists are expected to participate in the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society's MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour. Experience an unforgettable two day journey from San Francisco up Highway 1 to Healdsburg in Sonoma County.
Fee: $50 + $350 fundraising minimum.Time: call for information and schedule Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS
Sept 25, 2010 -- Raymond Harvest Stomp and Pickup Party
Celebration: Get down and dirty during this year's Harvest and come crush the grapes the old fashioned way, with your feet! Enjoy your favorite Raymond wines and pickup your club shipment. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
Fee: $10 for Non Wine ClubTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800)525.2659
September 25, 2010 -- PEJU Winery Harvest Party and Grape Stomp
Celebration: Join us for our biggest event of the year as we celebrate the 2010 Peju harvest! Begin the day pressing wine the old-fashioned way as a contestant in our grape stomp competition. Then kick up your stomping feet and relax for an elegant dinner followed by dancing under the stars in the Peju gardens. Call for reservations. Peju Province Winery, 8466 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford
Fee: $150/$130 Wine Club MembersTime: Grape Stomp 12p.m.-2p.m./Dinner 6:30p.m.-11p.m. Phone Number: (800) 446.7358
September 25 -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West
Benefit: Enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife presentations, African-inspired cuisine, great local wines, African entertainment and silent and live auctions. Help us support our Discover Africa program, connecting under-served children to the beauty of nature and wildlife. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $150Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101
September 25 -- Just Imagine Auction
Auction, Benefit: An evening to celebrate...silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to benefit the students of St. Helena's Public Schools.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2717
September 25 -- Harvest Ball at V. Sattui
Celebration, Dancing: For the twenty-sixth straight year, V. Sattui will hold its annual Harvest Ball this fall. This year there will be One Grand Ball at V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. Chef, Stefano Masanti from Madesimo, Italy, who will present a lavish six-course banquet. Make your reservations early!
Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774
September 25 -- Bruscheta/Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Fresh from the garden, our mouth-watering Bruschetta toppings complete this great wine pairing. Includes your appetizer plus the choice of 5 different wines from our impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 25 - 26 -- Napa Valley Open Studios
Exhibition: Sixty-five juried artists will be open to demonstrate and discuss their work. A collector's catalog and map will be available at locations throughout the valley and at local chambers of commerce.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0900
September 26 -- Bruscheta/Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Fresh from the garden, our mouth-watering Bruschetta toppings complete this great wine pairing. Includes your appetizer plus the choice of 5 different wines from our impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center.
Fee: $10 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
September 26 -- Mose Allison
Live Music: This performance is a celebration of Mose Allison: The Way of the World, the first studio album in over ten years from one of America’s greatest songwriters and musicians. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $25 / $30Time: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 26 -- Margaret Cho at Uptown Theatre
Performing Arts: "Mature Content". Margaret started performing stand-up at age 16. Soon after, she won a comedy contest where first prize was opening for Jerry Seinfeld. Margaret' new tour, Cho Dependent, will feature new stand-up and a few live performances of songs. 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $50/60Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
September 26 -- Holistic Healing Waters Cruise
Recreation: Meditate and Relax on the serene waters of the California Delta aboard the luxurious 83 passenger yacht the Island Serenade. Let Qigong, meditation, healthy diet, and Dream Interpretation transport you to a state of peace and harmony on this 3-hour scenic cruise. We are located at 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, just minutes from Napa
Fee: $47Time: 12 p.m - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 252.9300
September 28 -- An Intimate Evening with Joan Baez
Live Music: Joan Baez returns to the Opera House for a show that is "99% acoustic and unplugged." Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $50Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
September 28 -- Michael Bolton
Live Music: Over the course of his extraordinary career, Michael Bolton-singer, songwriter, and social activist- has sold over 53 million albums and singles worldwide. Known for his soft rock ballads and tenor vocals, his hits include "When A Man Loves A Woman", "That's What Love Is All About". Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.9900
September 29 -- Emmylou Harris
Live Music: Grammy Award-winning recording artist Emmylou Harris takes the Opera House stage to share highlights from her 40-year career. Her most recent album, All I Intended To Be, is a catalogue of her many gifts—as an interpreter, composer, and an inveterate musical explorer. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $65 / $95 / $125 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372