Napa Valley - April Events

• April 1 -- The Young School's Annual Science Fair
  The public is invited to attend The Young School's 9th Annual Science Fair; the event is free. The students will display and explain detailed Science Fair projects; each one begins with a hypothesis and includes research and an experiment leading to conclusions.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.9909

• April 1 -- Live at Silo's: Randy Foisy
  Live Music: A multifaceted local musician, Randy Foisy will bring out his repertoire of irreverent, naughty & fun originals, plus a few covers.
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 2 -- 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. 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

• April 2 -- Live at Silo's: Johnny Smith & Friends
  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.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 3 -- Los Lobos with Leo Kottke
  Live Music: East L.A.'s band Los Lobos has redefined how a rock band, and rock music can sound. The band has notched a number one single, won three Grammys, and sold millions of records. Acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Leo Kottke will bring his innovative fingerpicking style to the stage. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: Tickets: $45, $55, $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

• April 3 -- Cooking with Julie -Cooking Class
  Food Education: In this class we learn to make the perfect tart pastry, moist braised chicken and Madeleine's that may bring happy memories rushing to you as they did Proust. Onion Tart with Thyme and Black Olives, Chicken in Riesling, Carrots with Creme Fraiche, Butter Lettuce with Honey Vinegar, and Madeleine Cakes.
  Fee: $135Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• April 3 -- Cooking Class: Cooking with Julie
  Food Education: We will learn to make the perfect tart pastry, moist braised chicken and Madeleine's that may bring happy memories rushing to you as they did Proust. Onion Tart with Thyme and Black Olives, Chicken in Riesling, Carrots with Creme Fraiche, Butter Lettuce with Honey Vinegar, and Madeleine Cakes.
  Fee: $135Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• April 3 -- Phil Berkowitz & Sean Carney at Silo's
  Live Music: West Coast meets Mid West in this very special lineup as San Francisco Harmonica ace and singer songwriter Phil Berkowitz is joined by Columbus, Ohio's Sean Carney, 2007 International Blues Challenge and Albert King Best Guitarist Award winner, and his acclaimed drummer Eric Blume.
  Fee: $15 in advance, $20 at the doorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 3 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
  Wine & Food Education: Enjoy a delicious tasting as our Napa Valley wines are joined by some famous cheeses from all over Europe. We’ll show you how to make an easy pairing to show off your wine as you taste from an impressive list of boutique Napa wineries. 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

• April 4 -- Hunt for the Hare Easter Celebration at Safari West
  Family Fun: Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for our annual Hunt for the Hare, an egg-straordinary Easter celebration and brunch. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Ca
  Fee: $65 for adults; $30 for children (ages 4-12)Time: Morning & Afternoon packages available Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• April 4 -- Hurley's Easter Dinner
  Celebration, Dining: It's a day for families, hunting Easter eggs, and enjoying Spring fare at Hurley's restaurant. Come and join us for Easter lunch or dinner and celebrate with traditional Leg of Spring Lamb or Baked Easter Ham!
  Fee: $10 - $30 depending on entreeTime: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

• April 7 -- Jam Session at Silo's Jazz Club
  Live Music: "Just Tom" of the Band Residual Sugar will host tonight. Musicians, be there before 6:30 to sign up to play.
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 7 -- 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

• April 8 -- Old vs New World Taste Comparison @ Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Back Room Wines presents a comparative tasting of Old World and New World wines this Thursday evening. Located on First and Main Streets in Downtown Napa. No reservations needed.
  Fee: $10/TastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: Toll Free:(877)322.2576 or (707)226.1378

• April 9 -- Bill Nunes Memorial Crusher Classic Golf
  Benefit, Recreation: 16th Annual event on the North Course at Silverado Resort. Benefit Vintage High School athletic programs. Includes green fees, cart, use of the driving range, lunch on the course, awards reception, dinner and an auction. Additional guests can attend the dinner program for $25. Call for more information.
  Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: 12 p.m. Shotgun Start Phone Number: (707) 363.0420

• April 9 -- Pinot Party at Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: This Friday evening Back Room Wines hosts a PINOT PARTY! Check out our mighty-fine Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinotage and Pinot Noir wines. It being a party, Pinot-snacks are included with your tasting. Six unique Pinots will be poured for you. Line-up coming soon. No reservations needed.
  Fee: $15/TastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: Toll Free:(877)322.2576 or (707)226.1378

• April 9 -- 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

• April 9 -- Suzi Gilbert & Mike Greensill at Silo's
  Live Music: Mike Greensill is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer who performs regularly with gifted vocalist Wesla Whitfield. Suzi Gilbert's rich, clear voice spans a 3 octave range and delivers an equally impressive range of material and styles. Together they'll offer an entertaining mix of jazz and Great American Songbook selections.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 9 -- Wine Train Sentimental Journey
  Food & Wine Education, Live Music: Enjoy the gentle sway of the Napa Valley Wine Train, as you experience a gourmet lunch that takes you back in history. Continue that journey into the evening with the great Swing Band sounds of Gene Krupa playing at the Napa Valley Opera House. A great price for two Napa events.
  Fee: $120 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372

• April 10 -- 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

• April 10 -- Haus Blacksmith Shop Open House
  Historic: The Napa County Historical Society will open its historic Haus Blacksmith Shop in Pope Valley on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors can experience history by stepping inside the doors of the Henry Haus Blacksmith Shop in Pope Valley with blacksmith demonstrations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.1739

• April 10 -- Get Growing, Gardening for Everyone
  Lecture: The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County will present their second Garden Day at Vintage High School in Napa. This fun day will include home gardening classes, exhibits and hands-on demonstrations highlighting sustainable gardening. Classes will be available in Spanish. Fee includes lunch. Call for further info or to register.
  Fee: $10Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4147

• April 10 -- Cooking Class: Cooking with Julie
  Food Education: The salmon is a great dish for entertaining, as you can do it in advance. The sauce is light but richly flavored. Save room for the dessert, this is no ordinary Tiramisu. Warm green asparagus with lemon hollandaise, poached salmon with herb sauce, bulgar and Quinao Salad with spring vegetables and chocolate and strawberry tiramisu.
  Fee: $135Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• April 10 -- 4th Annual Firefighter's Ball
  Celebration, Benefit: Women's Auxiliary Committee to Napa Firefighter's invite the community to "Boogie Wonderland", at Meritage Resort to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley. Dancing to Wonder Bread 5. Casino, auction, prize raffle. $75 pp. Tickets at Napa Community Bank or 707.738.2875; julie@surenetconsulting.com. 70's theme or cocktail attire.
  Fee: $75 pp includes dinner, wine & dancingTime: 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 738.2875

• April 10 -- Ballroom Dancing - "Movin' and Groovin'"
  Recreation, Dance Education: Napa Valley Ballroom Dancers invites you to an evening of dancing fun. Groove to the swing, latin and ballroom sounds of Steve Luther, the Dancer's DJ. Come early and enjoy a one hour foxtrot lesson by Jen and Den Goss. No host wine and beer bar. Large hardwood dance floor. 1500 Jefferson St, just north of Calistoga Ave., Napa.
  Fee: $12 ppTime: Foxtrot Lesson 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5890

• April 10 -- Wine Country Cooking & Wine Pairing Dinner
  Instruction, Dining: Spend Saturday cooking side-by-side with Joanne Weir; James Beard Award winning cookbook author, Teaching Chef & TV Personality. A hands-on instruction of wine country cooking & fabulous gourmet meals paired with fabulous wines from Hagafen Cellars. Cedar Gables Inn, 486 Coombs Street, Napa
  Fee: $125 per personTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 224.7969

• April 10 -- Casa Nuestra Winery, Winemaker Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Join Casa Nuestra's founders and winemaking staff for appetizers paired with library wines from our private collection then sit down for four more courses, all specially paired to current releases. Seating is very limited. Casa Nuestra was established in 1979 & our wines are not in distribution.
  Fee: $99 per person, must be over 21Time: 6:30 p.m. library wines, 7:30 p.m. dinner, current releases Phone Number: (866) 844.9463

• April 10 -- Napa Valley Museum's New History Gallery Grand Opening
  Celebration, Exhibition: The Napa Valley Museum is celebrating the opening of its new History Gallery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Saturday, April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the museum grounds. 55 Presidents Cir., Yountville
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• April 10 -- Wine & Dips at Wineries of Napa Valley
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for a taste of some favorite old time dips paired with our Napa Valley wines. Choose from an impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access and wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

• April 10 -- The Elaine Lucia Sextet at Silo's
  Live Music: "A lot of the time, singers will try and imitate the singer whose song they are covering. When it came time for Elaine Lucia to record her version of Nat King Cole's "Don't Go", she did not try and sing like Cole, she sang it to him." -Brenton Plourde
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 11 -- Wine & Dips at Wineries of Napa Valley
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for a taste of some favorite old time dips paired with our Wine of The Month, Goosecross Chardonnay. Choose from an impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access and wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

• April 11 -- "The Last Twenty Years"
  Performing Arts: The Napa Valley Symphony's third classical program will present a retrospective of Maestro Asher Raboy's work as a composer for the past twenty years featuring pianist Leon Bates as soloist.
  Fee: $29 - $59Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8742

• April 13 -- 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

• April 13 -- Chamber Music in Napa Valley Presents: Kuss String Quartet
  Live Music: The Kuss Quartet has established itself internationally as one of the top quartets of the younger generation. These totally engaged musicians are giving the string quartet a new energy. In Berlin, you can hear them one night at a nightclub and the next evening at the Philharmonie. Their program includes Haydn, Berg, and Beethoven's last quartet, Op. 135. First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.2190

• April 15 - 16 -- Oregon Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
  Wine: Back Room Wines will pour you Pinot Noirs (multiple), Chardonnay and Pinot Gris from our neighbor to the north. The cooler weather and soils of Oregon remind wine lovers of Burgundy. Let's taste some shining examples of Oregon wine. Back Room Wines is located on First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa.
  Fee: $15 per TastingTime: 5 - 8 PM No Reservations Needed Phone Number: (877)322-2576 (707)226-1378

• April 16 -- Live at Silo's: Camaron Ochs
  Live Music: Bay Area native Camaron Ochs brings a refreshing blend of dramatic vocals and vibrant acoustic guitar to the local scene. Hailing out of Oakland, California, Camaron Ochs' blend of acoustic, singer-songwriter, and blues is a powerhouse of heartwarming and heartbreaking melodies that are irresistible to anyone within earshot.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 16 -- 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

• April 16 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch - Waterstone
  Wine & Food Education: A collaboration between winemaker Philip Zorn and Brent Shortridge, Waterstone Winery was founded in 2000 when the two men discovered a shared interest in creating delicious wines at great prices. Discover for yourself what wine critics and Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald are all raving about.
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• April 16 -- Wine Train Family Date Night
  Family Fun: Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet dining experience 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

• April 16 -- Hurley's Beer Maker's Dinner
  Brew & Food Education: Bob Hurley knows that there's nothing like a good beer, except maybe six good beers! That's right Hurley's has partner up with Napa Smith Brewery to present a six course, six beer dinner. Master Brewer Don Barkley will be on hand to talk about the fine points in beer making Napa Smith's exceptional beers. 6518 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $65 per personTime: Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

• April 17 -- Springtime Wine Extravaganza at Goosecross Cellars
  Food & Wine Education: Join Goosecross Cellars as we pair our crisp, fruit-forward Chardonnay with oysters from the Dollar Oyster Bar. Meet winemaker, Geoff Gorsuch, who will be available to sign bottles & discuss his wines. To top it off, we'll pay the sales tax on any wine purchased during the event! 1119 State Lane Yountville
  Fee: $10Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1986

• April 17 -- Annual Pope Valley Vintners Tasting
  Celebration, Benefit: The tasting will feature a variety of Pope Valley Wines: cheese and fruit platters, olive oil tasting and bottled water. Live music will be performed by Johnny Smith vocal Guitarist. Picnic Tables and Bocce Ball will also be available for use. All Profits to go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pope Valley Winery, 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.1246

• April 17 -- 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

• April 17 -- Live at Silo's: Tip of the Top
  Live Music: Tip of the Top is one of the SF Bay Area's finest new bands, bringing together two veteran musicians, Jon Lawton and Frank DeRose with new comers Aki Kumar and Carlos Velasco. The band blends various traditional styles of the blues - Chicago, Delta, Memphis, Texas, West Coast and country.
  Fee: $15 in advance, $20 at the doorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 17 -- Pope Valley Vintners Wine Tasting
  Wine Education, Benefit: This year will feature a collection of the finest wineries, vineyards and labels from the Pope valley region. Along with this great collection of wines, there will be cheese platters, olive oil tasting and live music performed by Johnny Smith. And all profits from the event will be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Pope Valley Winery, 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley.
  Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.1246

• April 17 -- Tiempo Libre Lincoln Theater Napa Valley
  Live Music: Two-time Grammy-nominated Miami-based Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Celebrated for joyful performances of timba, a dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz, the group recently released the critically-acclaimed album Bach in Havana. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: Tickets: $29, $35, $39Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

• April 17 - 18 -- April in Carneros
  Celebration, Wine Education: Multi-winery open house with 23 wineries in Carneros, features food and wine pairings, live music, art or craft shows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library, new release), special pricing. Cost: $35 in advance, $40 day of event, includes $5 Carneos Cash to apply to purchase at participating winery.
  Fee: $35/person in advance, $40 day of eventTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 909.4352

• April 17 -- Cooking Class: Cooking with Julie
  Food Education: Learn to make ravioli and grill perfect lamb chops. The ravioli is served with an elegant homemade parmesan broth. The dessert is a wonderful creamy custard.
  Fee: $155Time: 5:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• April 18 -- 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

• April 18 -- 2nd Annual "All My Friends Are Wild"
  Benefit: Join us to make a permanent facility a reality! A benefit for the Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa County capital campaign, featuring a silent and live auctions, live music, dancing, great food, drink and lots of fun! Silo's, 500 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $45/$50 At the DoorTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 256.3609

• April 18 -- OysterFest at Domaine Chandon
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Come sip and slurp at our 3rd annual OysterFest! Dance to a live band and enjoy bubbles and oysters on our terrace. Free to the public, no RSVP necessary. 1 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 242.6366

• April 18 -- Napa Valley Jazz Society Parlor Jazz
  Live Music: This performance will be taking place at Silo's Jazz Club.
  Fee: $15 for members, $30 for non-membersTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 21 -- 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

• April 21 -- Mike Ehlers & Rob Heath at Silo's
  Live Music: Rob's accolades include the Canadian Radio Music Award for songwriting and the prestigious New Folk Songwriter Award from the renowned Kerrville Folk Festival. Mike Ehlers writes songs that cover alot of territory, moving from pop to eco-folk-rap, from story-folk-with-a-punch to ballads born in the depths of a quieted gratitude.
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 22 -- Live at Silo's: Hall 1
  Live Music: Cover Charge includes Limited Edition CD: Local artists Hall 1 have developed their unique sound and devoted core of listeners by sticking to one simple formula—have no formula. They play original songs with roots in folk, soul, funk, blues & punk, plus an always changing selection of cover tunes.
  Fee: $20Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 23 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch: Gargiulo
  Wine & Food Education: Expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot along with distinctive Pinot Grigio and Rosato Di Sangiovese set the table for a gratifying afternoon of culinary extravagance.
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• April 23 -- Kitchens in the Vineyards, Preview Party
  Wine Education, Benefit: Board a luxury mini-bus at Black Stallion Winery for a private champagne tour of five, stunning, Napa Valley homes. Return for a gourmet, buffet dinner complete with wine and an exclusive tour of a private guest home on the winery property only for Preview Party attendees. All proceeds benefit Music in the Vineyards.
  Fee: $185Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559

• April 23 -- Go Hog Wild!
  Food & Wine Education: Friday afternoon cook up a dinner at the winery around Fatted Calf's famed porchetta. Sat. meet at the Fatted Calf, at Oxbow Public Market for Taylor's "Whole Hog" class, where you'll learn how to break down a whole hog into its various parts, then participate in making a porchetta, fresh sausage and crepinettes. Enjoy a lunch featuring more of Fatted Calf's meaty goods and Cakebread wines, and you'll leave with an array of sausages to enjoy at home.
  Fee: $300 for two day classTime: 4:30 pm - 10 pm Fri, 10:30 - 3pm Sat Phone Number: (800) 588.0298

• April 23 -- Live at Silo's: Terry Hanck
  Live Music: "Terry Hanck is the funkiest, sexiest, most prolific and talented singer/songwriter/musician on the earth. He has to be Jr. Walker's bastard child." --Tracy Nelson
  Fee: $25Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 23 -- 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

• April 24 -- TriTip & 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

• April 24 -- Mount Veeder Party at Franciscan
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us as we break into the old cellar and revisit the exquisite Vintages of the Cabernet & the Mount Veeder Reserve. Featured Tastings include 1999 vintages Bottle Sets featured include Vertical sets going back to the 1994 Vintage! The first 50 guests to RSVP will have access to the Private Party and Tasting with our Winemaker. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $50 per person ($35 Wine Club) Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• April 24 -- Reach for the Stars Fashion Show
  Benefit: Join us for the annual event held at the Meritage Resort. QVMC Foundation luncheon and fashion show featuring men, women and children who are cancer survivors. Funds raised are dedicated to equipment and services for cancer treatment Queen of the Valley Medical Center. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 251.1882

• April 24 -- Shannon Lemieux Memorial Aquatics Day
  Family Fun: This day of family fun features the Redwood Empire synchronized swim team, Napa Valley Water Polo team, Wine Country Aquatics swim team, Napa Valley swim team, Special Olympics swimmers, Napa Valley Masters swimmers and the aquatics athletes from Justin Siena, Napa and Vintage High Schools.
  Fee: $5 adults $3 kidsTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5409

• April 24 -- Kitchens in the Vineyards, Home Tour
  Benefit: Visit five, stunning, Napa Valley homes featuring kitchens, dining rooms, entertainment areas and gardens — all enhanced by springtime floral designs and table settings. At each home enjoy tastings offered by local chefs and meet authors available to autograph their cookbooks. All proceeds benefit Music in the Vineyards.
  Fee: $65Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559

• April 24 -- Vineyard to Vintner: On the Trail of World Class Cabernet
  Wine Education: This event is hosted by the Stags Leap District Winegrower Association. In this annual event, the 15 wineries involved with this association open their doors to the public for an open house. Also included is Leap to your Senses - A sensory Intensive, and an evening dinner. It's an opportunity for the public to explore some wineries they may not have access to on a regular basis, enjoy a tasting and meet other wine lovers, whether they are long-time wine aficionados or those just discovering fine wines.
  Fee: $250 for day, $135 for open house onlyTime: Call for information and schedule Phone Number: (707) 255.1720

• April 24 -- Spring Bud Break Party
  Celebration:Attend our annual Spring Bud Break, aka"Tax Relief" Party for an evening of wine, food and fun with your friends and fellow oenophiles as we celebrate the end of another fiscal year! V. Sattui Winery, 1111 White Lane, St. Helena
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774

• April 24 -- Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill Trio at Silo's
  Live Music: "Whitfield's sense of phrasing a lyric or a melody is often unconventional, with a surprising little pause just when you don't expect it. She has a cunning way of reinventing a ballad with torchy finesse, and it's akin to hearing them for the first time." -- Variety
  Fee: $25Time: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 24 -- Calistoga Historic District Walking Tour
  Recreation: Historic: Join Napa County Landmarks for a walking tour of Calistoga’s historic Pioneer Park Residential District guided by Jo Noble. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and concludes with light refreshments and complimentary entrance to the Sharpsteen Museum.
  Fee: $10; $5-seniors, students & NCL membersTime: 9:30 a.m. Phone Number: 707.255.736

• April 24 -- 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

• April 25 -- Taste of Tuscany
  Benefit: Family Service of Napa Valley will hold its Annual Benefit at Andretti Winery in Napa. The family is invited to join in the fun! Italian-inspired food, wines, silent auction and music in an Old World villa setting. Proceeds from the event will help maintain the sustainability of this long-lasting organization.
  Fee: $60 per person/$100 couple/$125 family of 6Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.0966 x10

• April 25 -- Go Green with Kayak NV
  Recreation: Roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and come paddle with Kayak NV as we clean up the Napa River. Join the fun & give back to the beauty of the area. Sunday, 4-25-10 9:30-noon at the Riverside Launch. Register at www.naparec.com. Call Kayak NV for more info & sponsorship opportunities at 707-501-8585.
  Fee: $5Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.8140

• April 25 -- TriTip & 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

• April 27 -- 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: $10 Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

• April 28 -- Singers in the Round & Open Mic at Silos
  Live Music: Join us for a delightful evening of Bay Area vocalists combined with a twist - an open mic! Hosted by vocalist Kellie Fuller with the esteemed Mike Greensill on the ivories. No cover for "confirmed vocalists".
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 29 - May 2 -- Lucky Penny presents "The Love List"
  Performing Arts: In this side-splitting new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a top ten list of attributes of the ideal woman. When this ‘Ideal Woman’ actually arrives the men learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for! Hilarity results in this sparkling comic hit. “Sharp, snappy and irresistibly funny.” A West Coast premiere! Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $25 General AdmissionTime: 2 p.m. Matinees/8 p.m. Evenings Phone Number: (707) 237.5350

• April 29 -- Live at Silo's: The Davies Dukes Band
  Live Music: Davies Dukes Band features Bruce Davies and Dave Dukes on guitars and vocals.w/ Lalo Angel on bass, guitar and violin, Dr. Bruce Heckard on congas, Robert Gastelum on trumpet and keyboards , and Chad, on drums! playing rock , blues jazz, salsa, country!
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 30 -- Live at Silo's: Living the Dream
  Live Music: Located in the North Bay Area, this group features an array of cool sounds, including exotic steel drums, jazzy harmonica, trumpet, an exciting rhythm section, and a very versatile lead male/female vocal duo that happens to be brother and sister.
  Fee: $20Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• April 30 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch: Hill Family
  Wine Education: The contrasting variety of delectable wines coming out of the Hill Family vineyards that stretch from the mountains and across the Napa Valley floor inspire the dream menu by Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald.
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• April 30 -- Wine Train Moonlight Escape - Pink Moon
  Food & Wine Education: Share the magic of the Napa Valley in April as the sun sets at 8 pm. This moon is named the "Full Pink Moon" because the earliest of the spring flowers are pink
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• April 30 -- Hurley's Roaring 20's Wine Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Join us as Chef Bob Hurley prepares "Haute Cuisine" of the 1920's in a four course dinner paired with Hill Family Estate wines. Advance ticket purchase only. Reservations must be made in person or by phone. Limited seating. Costumes are encouraged - Prize awarded for best costume.
  Fee: $100 all inclusive per person.Time: Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Introducing Beringer Vineyards Tour
  Historic: This historic tour ushers you through our original winery and aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer's 130+ year history and commitment to quality. (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult). 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
  Fee: $15 per adult, (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult.)Time: 10:30 a.m. , 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
  Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Senior $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Every Day -- Burgundian Tasting at Patz & Hall
  Wine & Food Education: Come taste six single vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays in our tasting salon with seasonal food compliments, by appointment ($40), or walk in and sit at our new bar and enjoy three wines ($20). 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa
  Fee: $20-$40Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.7700

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery has dancing every Thursday-Saturday night in the pub from 9-1:00 a.m. Also, Open Mic every Wednesday from 8:30-midnight. Live jazz/blues guitarist on the patio every night from 6-9:00 p.m. beginning April 30th and ending late October. Johnny Cash nights every Sunday in the pub from 6-9 p.m. Dinner reservations are always recommended. Call or visit website for details: Become a "fan" on Facebook or follow us @CalistogaInn. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
  Fee: Free or small coverTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101

• Daily, by appointment -- The Nose Knows: Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Join one of our experts as you learn to taste wine like a professional. This is a fun, round table setting designed to introduce you to various wine's signature aromas and to an understanding of how your sense of smell enhances your enjoyment of wine. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: 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 FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Daily -- Tasting in the Cellar at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education: A great opportunity for a semi-private tasting of five reserve level wines as well as learning more about our reserve wine program. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 24-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena
  Fee: $25Time: 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour at Beringer Vineyareds
  Historic, Wine Education: This tour captures the basics of vines and wines. Explore our demonstration vineyard and learn about the growing cycle of a grape vine. Tour the caves while tasting four different wines. We'll teach you to taste wine like a professional. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: 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, 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: between 11a.m. & 3 p.m., by appointment. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Ongoing -- Vintage Legacy Tour at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education, Historic: Experience the Beringer Brothers' vision from vineyard to bottle. Guests will begin the tour in Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard, part of the original estate in 1875, and proceed to the Old Stone Winery for a barrel tasting of a pre-release wine in the caves, followed by a sit-down tasting of three current-release wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Reserve Tour and Tasting
  Wine Education: Participants will enjoy an escorted tour of winery operations, led by one of our knowledgeable and gracious tour guides, followed by a private tasting in our elegant Reserve Room. The tasting features a three-vintage vertical selection of Sterling's highly acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Includes Sterling's one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride (a portion of the fee may be credited toward the purchase of Reserve wines). Reservations are recommended. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
  Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: By Appointment, Reservations Required Phone Number: (707) 963.1871 ext.218

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Progressive Tasting
  Wine Education: Guests will be able to sample tastes of limited-release wines in a "progressive tasting" throughout the scenic hilltop winery. At two strategic viewpoints along the way, winery staff will be available to answer questions while serving tastings. The balance of the five-wine tasting is completed in the Visitors Center's Main Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy a seated tasting with attentive table service and great views of the northern Napa Valley, while surrounded by Sterling's historical collection of wine-related art. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
  Fee: $20 adults, $10 under 21, under 3 FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (800) 726.6136

• Daily -- Darioush Fine Wines, Artisan Cheeses
  Food & Wine Education: Darioush Napa Valley invites you to join us for a private tasting of several of the world’s finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a selection of Darioush’s meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. This truly unique, ninety-minute tour and tasting experience is offered daily in the winery’s luxurious Barrel Chai. Reservations required. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.2345 ext. 130

• Daily -- Vino Con Queso at Artesa Winery
  Wine & Food Education: Your culinary journey begins with a glass of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine as you take in the amazing vista overlooking our Carneros Vineyards and the San Pablo Bay. Your host will guide you to an exclusive setting where you will experience the pairing of our small production Limited Release and Reserve wines with fine cheeses. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707)254.2126

• Daily -- The Estate Reserve Experience
  Wine Education: Begin your experience with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine followed by a tour of the subterranean barrel cellar. In the cellar, taste one of our prized Estate Reserve wines directly from the barrel and be guided by our Wine Educator through a private tasting of our finest Reserve wines from our Estate. Artesa Vineyards & Winery, 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• April 1 - 30 -- ZD Wines' Month of Pinot
  Wine Education: Experience ZD's passion for Pinot with a special addition to our Reserve Tastings. Each week sample a library Pinot Noir to accompany the traditional Reserve Tasting. Starting with the 2000 Pinot Noir and climbing vertically through the end of the month with the 2003 Pinot Noir, enjoy this exclusive glimpse into ZD's winemaking history.
  Fee: $15 per personTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 487.7757

• April 1 - 30 -- Flora Springs The Room PinkSip Month
  Celebration: Pink Month – If you have gotten the "pink" slip recently, come and sip some wine with us to feel a little better. For 5 bucks you will receive a tasting of four wines and a bottle of wine through the month of April. (While supplies last, mention and/or bring a copy of your pink slip)
  Fee: $5Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.8032

• April 1 - 31 -- Free Trial ZUMBA Fitness Classes!
  Recreation, Instruction: Ditch the workout, join the party! Come check out Zumba at Expressions School of Dance & Music. Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away.
  Fee: First Class Free!Time: Mon-Sat 9 a.m. -10 a.m., Mon-Thurs 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.1962

• April 3 - 17 -- Kids Jazz, Ballet, & Hip Hop Classes
  Recreation, Instruction: New session of classes starting at Expressions School of Dance & Music. Classes begin 4/3 and run through 6/12. Ages 7-17, beginning-intermeditate levels.
  Fee: $198 for 11 week sessionTime: Call for information and schedule Phone Number: (707) 254.1962

• April 3 - 19 -- The Gingerbread Lady
  Performing Arts: The Gingerbread Lady is a bittersweet dramatic comedy centering on Evy Meara, a cabaret singer whose career, marriage, and health have all been destroyed by alcohol. Having just completed a ten-week stint in a rehab facility, she returns home to the welcome of friends and family with their own problems. Dreamweavers Theatre, 1637 Imola Avenue in Napa.
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.,Sunday 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483)

• March 5 - April 18 -- Plein Air & Other Works - Alfredo Tofanelli
  Exhibit:Winner of the 2009 Juried Plein Air exhibition, Tofanelli won the best of show award for Light Play. Tofanelli's oil paintings feature his skills as a portrait artist, still life, figure and fine art painter through a unique composition of colors and shapes. Executed in the plein air style, the unexpected play between form, color and light are drawn directly from the subject. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: $5, free to membersTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F, closed Tuesday Phone Number: (707) 944-0500 ext. 110

• March 6 - June 12 -- MFA Selections at di Rosa
  Exhibition: An exhibition showcasing the work of artists who recently completed their Master's of Fine Art degrees at Bay Area art schools and colleges. Artists include Joanne Hashitani, Leigh Merrill, Sandra Ono, Gina Tuzzi and Andrew Witrak from Mills College; Carina Baumann and S. Patricia Patterson from San Francisco Art Institute; Jina Valentine from Stanford University; Aaron Maietta-Dehaven from UC Berkeley; Josh Short from UC Davis. 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: Wed - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991

• March 20 - September 26 -- 'Paris Icons' Photography Exhibit at Mumm Napa
  Exhibition, Reception: "Paris Icons" brings the City of Light to life with the stunning photographs from the Paris Icons book project and the work of award-winning architectural photographer James Scholz. Sparkling wine reception on March 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700

• April 2 - 18 -- Dinner With Friends
  Performing Arts: Dinner With Friends is a funny yet bittersweet examination of the married lives of two couples who have been extremely close for dozens of years. Margulies keeps changing the perspective to show how one couple's breakup can have an equally devastating effect on another's stability. Dreamweavers Theater, 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa
  Fee: $20 general admissionTime: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., No performance April 4, Easter Sun. Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483).

• April 23 - 30 -- Napa Valley 360 Online Auction
  Auction, Benefit: An online auction, www.napavalley360.org, of 40 amazing packages featuring Napa Valley's premier wineries, lodgings, restaurants and artists, and one-of-a-kind Napa Valley experiences. Proceeds will help Napa Valley non-profits provide mental health, family support and child abuse prevention services from Calistoga to American Canyon.
  Fee: VariesTime: 8 a.m. April 23 - noon on April 30 Phone Number: (707) 255.7667

• Sunday thru Friday -- Napa Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours stretch limousines where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 5 winery stops with time for tasting at each. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Napa Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required.
  Fee: $69 per person Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Every Sunday -- Taste History with Gene Kirkham of Casa Nuestra
  Wine Education: Come and taste history while chatting with Casa Nuestra's co-owner and founder, Gene Kirkham. He founded Casa Nuestra Winery in 1979 and is releasing his 30th vintage this year from his estate's organic vineyards. As a special treat, he and his son Martin will open the tasting room to visitors each Sunday from 12 - 5.
  Fee: $10 per person, refundable with purchaseTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.5783

• Every Sunday -- St. Supery Winery - Behind the Scenes
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown reds. 8440 Hwy 29, Rutherford.
  Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4507 x58 or (800) 942.0809 x58

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
  Food & Wine Education: The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $50.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Sunday -- A Chef's Guide to Wine at Pine Ridge
  Food & Wine Education: A food and wine pairing seminar held in our Cabernet Caves or Estate Gardens. Event concludes with a luncheon of dishes prepared; paired with three Pine Ridge wines personally selected by our chef. Contact the concierge for availability and reservations. 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $65/$45 Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.9777

• Private Tours & Tastings at Andretti! -- Private Tours & Tastings at Andretti!
  Wine Education: Enjoy a private tour & tasting of our beautiful boutique winery and Tuscan Villa with one of our friendly wine educators. Private tour and tastings are $20.00/person for groups of 10 or more guests, and $25.00/person for groups of less than 10. For reservations, please call 877-386-5070 ext 222.
  Fee: $20 - $25 per personTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 386.5070 ext. 222

• Daily, by appointment -- Girard Winery: Food and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: We have teamed up with the experts at gourmet purveyor Dean & DeLuca and created a beautiful harmony of wine perfectly paired with the proper food. Spend 90 minutes with us in our private tasting room sampling Girard's wines with delectable gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. Please call the tasting room to make a reservation. 6795 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $40 per personTime: 10a.m., 12p.m., 2p.m., & 4p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.9297 x1

• Every Sunday -- Mimi Fox and friends at Uva Trattoria
  Live Music: Mimi Fox and friends, Lite Jazz Guitar at Uva Trattoria. Come join Uva for the best in Italian wines & food, cocktails & live jazz every week. 1405 Clinton Street, between Main & Brown, downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.6646

• Selected Sundays -- Food and Wine Pairing Program at the CIA
  Food Education: "A Journey into Sensory Awareness" In this two hour and a half hour session, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. Participants will come away with some basic templates to operate from as they put food and wine together. You'll have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen in your own kitchens as well as outside dining experiences! Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $95Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
  Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
  Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
  Fee: $10 / $15Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x25

• Every Tuesday Night -- Locals' Night at Oxbow Public Market
  Celebration: Tuesday is Locals' Night at Oxbow Public Market. Enjoy special offers from our merchants, grab a bite, do some shopping, and enjoy free live music. Downtown Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6529

• Every Tuesdays -- Afro-Caribbean Dance Class
  Recreation: Join us for a fun, energetic dance class accompanied by live drumming! All levels welcome. Great fun and great exercise. Unity Church in Napa Valley, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa
  Fee: $13 drop-in; first class freeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 337.8540

• Every Tuesday & 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 a 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. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $100 per person, all inclusive; limited to 10 guests.Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI, ext 2000

• Every Tuesday & Thursday -- Zumba with DJ
  Recreation: On-going popular Zumba classes with DJ Lipton at the Napa Valley Dance Center. No experience necessary. Have a blast while getting a great workout! 950 Pearl Street, Napa
  Fee: $5 Drop-in/$40 MonthTime: Tues & Thur 6:30 p.m./Sat 9 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 363.4569

• Every Wednesday -- Line Dancing at Academy of Danse, Napa
  Recreation, Dance Education: Enjoy line dancing in the Napa Valley to a variety of music. Instructions are provided for each line dance offered during the evening. Instructors Dennis and Connie McGuire live in Napa but instruct throughout the Bay Area. Academy of Danse is located at 1123 Jordan Lane, one block off Lincoln Avenue near Walmart.
  Fee: $10 ppTime: 6:10 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7582 or (707) 235.7746

• Every Wednesday night -- Three for Thirty with no corkage fee
  Dining: Come to Restaurant Cuvee on Wednesday nights and receive three courses for $30. Bring a bottle of wine and we will waive your corkage fees. 1650 Soscol Avenue, Napa
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 5 p.m. - close Phone Number: (707) 224.2330

• The first four Wednesdays of each month -- Napa Boots and Belles Dancing
  Recreation: Napa Boots and Belles welcomes singles, couples and families for "Dancing in a Square", on the first four Wednesdays of each month. Refreshments available on each third Wednesday. Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa.
  Fee: $5 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3161

• Every Wednesday Night -- Cioppino Night at Tra Vigne
  Dining: Every Wednesday night join us for Cioppino night! Salad, cioppino, grilled asparagus, roasted red potatoes, grilled bruschetta for $19.50. Tra Vigne does not charge corkage so please feel free to bring in your own wine! 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $19.50Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4444

• Every Wednesday night -- Drop-in Meditation Class for all
  Instruction: Learn to meditate, find inner meaning, improve your health & relationships, become more positive. Learn what Buddha taught. Join us at Summerville at Villa Del Rey, 3255 Villa Lane off Tancas, Napa. 2nd floor in chapel. Beginning April 4, continuing class.
  Fee: $10 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.8791

• Every Wednesday and Thursday -- Jazz at Silo's with Mike Greensill-Piano
  Live Music: Piano player Mike Greensill brings his unique brand of swinging jazz to Silo's. Napa's premier music room. Mike plays solo piano on Wednesday nights and is joined on Thursdays by renowned bassist Ruth Davies. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• First Wednesday, every other month -- First Wednesday Downtown Calistoga
  Exhibition: Calistoga Art Center invites you to view and shop for art by local artists at downtown venues in Calistoga, such as cafes, banks and art galleries. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Calistoga Art Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 225.1003

• Every Wednesday -- Sicilian Wednesdays at Boskos Trattoria
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the foods and wine of Sicily! Come enjoy our menu items inspired by the island "off the boot." All bottles of Italian wines are 1/2 off. Mangia! 1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA
  Fee: 1/2 Price Italian bottlesTime: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.9088

• Thursday Hospitality Nights -- Hospitality Night Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley
  Celebration: Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley cordially invites local hospitality staff and a guest to a complimentary wine tasting from 6:00-8:00 pm each Thursday night beginning January 8th. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting while touring the art and furnishings galleries. Please bring your business card.
  Fee: Complimentary with business cardTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0889

• Every Thursday -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
  Wine Education: Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines. Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $110.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Thursdays and Fridays -- Peju Winery Wine, Cheese, Tapas Tasting
  Experience Peju wines as never before with exotic and flavorful dishes presented in a private, interactive setting at our winery. Peju's wine and food programs are educational, fun and perfect for groups of friends, family and corporations visiting the Napa Valley! 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
  Fee: $40/Wine and Cheese, $60/Wine and TapasTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3600

• Every Thursday Evening -- Jazz at Go Fish with Mike Greensill
  Live Music: Jazz on the Patio - Every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cindy Pawlcyn's wonderful and acclaimed restaurant "Go Fish". Located in beautiful St Helena. Join us for a swinging summer with "Jazz on the Patio" featuring the Mike Greensill Duo.
  Fee: No CoverTime: 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.0700

• Every Thursday Morning -- Napa Mom's Club Thursday Morning Walks
  Recreation: Come join a group of moms, who come together to socialize, network and provide time for our children to be with other children. Join us for weekly walks, play groups, monthly family activities and monthly mom's night out activities. Call for more details and location info.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 849.9040

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- The Hess Collection Experience
  Wine Education: The "Hess Collection Experience" includes a VIP private gallery tour of Donald Hess' extensive collection of paintings and sculpture, a tasting of three current Hess Collection varietal wines and a special menu selected by winery Chef Chad Hendrickson. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $50Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x 213

• Every Friday -- B.Y.O.B. Barbeque & Happy Hour
  Celebration: Join us for barbeque and happy hour! Bring your favorite bottle of wine and share it amongst friends every Friday and enjoy Chef Bob's Patio Barbeque. Hurleys, 6518 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $25 per person (no corkage with BBQ ticket)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Bighorn Cellars Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
  Wine & Food Education: Please join us at Silverado Train Wine Studio as we pour the premium, single-vineyard wines of Bighorn Cellars paired with artisan cheeses and decadent chocolates. Our tasting room is casual and inviting. Our wines are world class. Join us for a unique Napa Valley experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!
  Fee: $7.00 (Fee is waived upon wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x 115 or (888) 414.WINE

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Wesla Whitfield Jazz/Cabaret vocals
  Live Music: Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield sings at Silo's Jazz Club , Napa's newest music room, with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill. The American Songbook at its best! 530 Main Street,Napa
  Fee: $20Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• 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: FreeTime: 6 p.m. -9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6529

• Every Saturday -- Saturdays at the CIA
  Food Education: "Be among the first non-professionals to take a food or wine class at CIA Greystone. Learn to create tasty dishes inspired by the Napa Valley way of life and other alluring locations such as the traditional tapas bars of Spain and the small village cafes along the Mediterranean coast. Two hour hands-on adventurous cooking classes exploring the aromas, tastes and textures from wine country and The World Table. CIA at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $75Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Saturday -- Napa RiverWalk 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 Napa River Inn for info and reservations.
  Fee: $20pp; limited $10 tickets for localsTime: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8500

• Saturdays & Sundays -- Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum Tours
  Family Fun, Museums & Exhibitions: Attractive still life displays of local habitats include local animals and plants. A well mounted 6' mt. lion in display case is most recent addition. Library, gift shop, kids games, microscope and hands on skins and bones available. Weekday tours available for groups. Call 255-6465. 3107 Browns Valley Rd, at Westwood Hills Park.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekdays by appt. Phone Number: (707) 255.6465

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- The Ultimate Tasting at Artesa Winery
  Wine Education: An exclusive barrel room tasting comprised of our very best wines, limited to those produced in 700 case lots and one extremely rare Single Vineyard wine. You will be greeted with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine, and then proceed to the cellar for an exclusive candlelit tasting among our French oak barrels. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $50 per guestTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• 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: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginner & Intermediate Phone Number: (707) 226.6445

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
  Wine Education: This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $60 per person; limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Saturdays and Sundays except the 4th weekend of every month -- 'Wine Component Tasting' Seminar at Merryvale
  Food & Wine Education: Your adventure begins with a tour of our historic winery before moving into our renowned 'Cask Room' to focus on wine and its essential components - sugar, alcohol, acid and tannins. Merryvale's acclaimed wines are tasted along with the separate elements to demonstrate how components blend together to create balance. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• 2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
  Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
  Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Every first Sunday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $75.00 per person, inclusiveTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Tuesday - Thursday; Friday and 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. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga. Please call for more information.
  Fee: $75 - $850Time: Times vary according to class. Phone Number: (707) 942.0615

• Fourth weekend of every month -- Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Series at Merryvale Vineyard
  Wine Education: This unique seminar is conducted by our own Sandra Barros, Merryvale's Hospitality Coordinator, who begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery. Taste Merryvale wines and small samples of selected foods while discovering simple guidelines to start you on your own personal journey into the joys of food & wine pairing. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Every Third Thursday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Food & Wine Education: Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. : Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $125 per person, all inclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• 1st Saturday of Every Month -- 1st Saturday Calistoga Stroll
  Celebration, Live Music: 1st Saturday Stroll features a live music event and wine tasting from 1 to 7 p.m. Tickets for wine tasting are $25 for two and can be purchased online or the day of the event at the Calistoga Visitors Center, 1133 Washington Street
  Fee: $25 for 2Time: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
  Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700

• 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. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa.
  Fee: $10.00 General Admission; $3.00 Ages 12-17; Under 12 freeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774

• Twice per month -- Murder Mystery
  Performing Arts, Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery dinner theater features an interactive four-act drama, served along with a delightful four-course gourmet meal on the lavishly restored, antique rail cars. Dress the part, form a team and try to solve this historic mystery as you travel, through the Napa Valley.
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
  Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445