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Napa County EventsSeptember 2009Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese, Salade Niçoise, Savarin with Strawberries. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Food & Wine Education: Just say please to cheese. Enjoy an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some wonderful cheeses from California and beyond. Fee includes tasting 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/Wine Club Members Free. Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Benefit: Get your burger on and support AIDS Walk Napa Valley. Visit Taylor's Refresher and when you place your order and specify "AIDS Walk", 10% of your bill will be donated to the AIDS Walk (which takes place 10/31/09) by Taylor's. 644 First Street, Napa Fee: Cost of food & beverages purchased. Time: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 294.2914 Dining: 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, Agatha Christie style through the nighttime vineyards of the Napa Valley. Napa Valley Wine Train , 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa Fee: $135. Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 Wine & Food Education: Savor a delicious seafood appetizer topped with caviar to enjoy with your wine tasting. Fee includes tasting five wines with a seafood appetizer. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley, 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Prosciutto with Warm Roasted Figs & Hazelnut Picada, Paella of Chicken and Seafood, Cinnamon Basil Ice cream. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Wine Education: Back Room Wines presents wines from all over the Loire Valley this evening. Taste and enjoy Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet, Saumur, Côteaux du Layon and more. Seven wines in all. Wines poured on sale for 10% discount during the tasting. No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Dining: Share the magic of the Napa Valley as the sun sets at 7:34 pm and the full moon rises in September. This moon is named the "Full Corn Moon" because this is the time of year when corn is supposed to be harvested. Our Moonlight Escape gourmet dinner takes place upstairs in the Vista Dome rail car with its almost 180-degree view. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa Fee: $154 per person. Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 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. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Benefit, Auction: Benefit for the CB Ranch non-profit after school program for Napa's at risk kids who raise livestock for college & trade school tuition. Incredible food, wine, live & silent auction & private concert with Country Music Star, Matt Stillwell. Ages 21+ only. Fee: $150/pp General, $250/pp VIP Guests. Time: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., VIP's 4:30 p.m. reception Phone Number: (707) 252.3895 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. Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Celebration: Join the Andretti Winery for fresh Maine lobster, paired with outstanding Andretti wines! Guests will also enjoy prawns, a variety of fresh seasonal veggies, sourdough baguettes, drawn butter and dessert! Tickets are $100 person. For further information, contact Ruth at 877-386-5070 ext. 225. Fee: $100/person. Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 386.5070 ext 225 Wine Education: Be the first to taste the 2006 vintage of our Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon! We'll uncork it for the first time paired with our chef's appetizers. Call to make a reservation. Peju Province Winery, 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford Fee: $30/$20 Wine Club Members. Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 446.7358 Wine & Food Education: Join us for an evening of Wine of the Month Goosecross Cellars 2006 Merlot 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. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Festival, Benefit: Friends of the Napa River present the 17th Annual River Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa featuring the Napa Valley Symphony. Fee: Free general admission. Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.8520 Live Music: Legendary New Orleans musician Dr. John teams up with the Neville Brothers for an unforgettable Labor Day celebration at the Opera House. 1030 Main St., Napa Fee: $95 - $110. Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 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. Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Zucchini Carpaccio, Grilled Five Dot Ranch Steak with Herbes de Provence, Potatoes with Sea Salt and Thyme, Savarin with Fresh Fruit and Strawberry Sauce. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Performing Arts: Today, the Glenn Miller Orchestra remains the most highly-sought big-band in the world and staying true to its roots has continued the mission of its founding leader, “A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.” Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville Fee: $29-$39. Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300 Recreation: Do you want to learn more about gardening and share your successes with others by volunteering in the community? Then the UC California Master Gardener Program is for you. Attend an info meeting and pick up an application. This program is open to Napa County residents only. 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa Fee: Free. Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4221 Recreation: Want to learn more about gardening and share your successes with others by volunteering in the community? Then the UC Master Gardener Program is for you. Attend the meeting & pick up an application. This program is open to Napa County residents only. Call to register. Calistoga Community Hall, 307 Washington Street, Calistoga . Fee: Free. Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4221 Wine Education: Tonight, Back Room Wines pours five Chardonnays that have gone though different levels of malolactic fermentation. Zero, 25, 50, 75 and 100% "ML." Smell, taste and feel the differences and perhaps learn a little more about what you like in Chardonnay. Will be an international selection of Chardonnay. No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Benefit: Napa Valley Education Foundation and Rotary Club of Napa welcome you back to school and invite you to celebrate and honor our “Teachers of the Year.” Come enjoy wine from local wineries as well as wonderful foods from our amazing local restaurants. Fee: $10 Donation. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253-3563 Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Gazpacho, Classic Salade Niçoise, Farmers Market Fruit, Lemon Verbena Syrup, Madeleines. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Wine Education: Back Room Wines serves three pairs of wine. In each pair (same grape in the pair), one costs $15 and one is $50. Can you tell which is which? Wines poured on sale for 10% discount during the tasting. This is a really fun tasting that will most likely surprise you! No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Wine Education, Dining: This winery is located just south of premium Cab country -- the Stag's Leap District. This small, family-owned winery produces the only late harvest Cabernet Sauvignon in the world! Founded in 1984, this quaint vineyard is sure to be a delight. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa Fee: $154 per person. Time: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 Performing Arts: Five talented finalists will perform their very best 15-20 minutes of original material—for three Napa Valley-based judges— in the hopes of winning big prize money and perhaps catching the eye of a Hollywood talent scout. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa Fee: $30/$35. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 Wine & Food Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Wine Education: Join us for a Saturday afternoon of wine, food and fun... September's event will be hosted by the Merryvale production team and will feature barrel samples of Merryvale wines from the Oakville appellation including Oakville Grade and Vineyard X Cab paired with appetizers from Knickerbockers' Catering. Fee: $25 per person, free for club members. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.3414 Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber and the Susie Glaze Band, children's activities, arts & crafts, food, and Lake County wines. Supports projects of local non-profits. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Hwy 53, Lower Lake Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the gate/Under 12 Free. Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 995.2658 Wine Education: This rare opportunity invites visitors into the vineyard and winery to experience the grape harvest with our winemaking team. Includes a continental breakfast, vineyard tour & instruction on grape harvesting, an old-fashioned grape stomp and a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery cellar by St. Supéry's winemaking team, all followed by a gourmet lunch prepared by our winery chef. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena Fee: $295 per person. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 ext. 44 Benefit, Auction: Founded in 1995 by Shari and Garen Staglin, the Music Festival for Mental Health grows with each passing year. And what a celebration it is! All revenues will go to mental health research projects throughout the nation. 1570 Bella Oaks Ln Napa, CA Fee: Call for information & tickets. Time: Call for schedule Phone Number: (707) 944.0477 Celebration: Join us for an afternoon of food and fun at our winery on Hwy. 29 3718 North St. Helena Highway, just South of Calistoga. Featuring; barrel tastings, winery tours, and lots of great Madrigal wine. Back by popular demand we will also be having a grape stomping contest. All are welcome and Wine Club members attend free. Fee: $35/person, Wine Club members are free. Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6577 Benefit, Recreation: More than 1,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society's 25th Annual MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour. It will take riders on a tour of the Napa and Sonoma County wine country, provide cyclists with breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast before culminating in Petaluma. Fee: $35 + $250 fundraising minimum. Time: call for information and schedule Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS Wine Education: Learn how Andy Gridley and Susan Durbrow decided to produce their single varietal Cabernet Franc and the passion behind their endeavor. A 100% Cabernet Franc is a rarity and their 2005 vintage is drinking beautifully. They will pour their 2005 from magnum and tastes of their 2008 out of barrel. Silenus Vintners, 5225 Solano Avenue, Napa Fee: Free. Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 299.3930 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: Call for information. Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101 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 hors d’oeuvres will be served and library wine tastings will be available. 254 South St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena Fee: Free. Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 549.2582 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 autumn's 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. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Celebration: Enjoy the "fruits of our labor" as we celebrate the harvest with Trinitas Cellars' latest releases at The Meritage Resort and Spa and Trinitas Tasting Room. Enjoy a special buffet with selections created by our Executive Chef, Laurent Berthon, to pair perfectly with Trinitas wines. Enjoy your flight of new releases along with live music and tour The Meritage Estate vineyards with Kevin Mills, Trinitas Cellars' winemaker. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa Fee: $59, $49 for Wine Society Members. Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707)251.1917 Fair, Wine Education: The Napa Wine & Crafts Faire is extremely unique in the world of craft shows. It is the largest one-day outdoor event in Napa, attracting up to 25,000 every year. Attendees can enjoy wine and 200 crafters located on First Street in Downtown Napa. Fee: Free. Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322 Celebration: The Pestoni Family and Rutherford Grove Winery invite you to join us for our third annual winery BBQ. We cannot think of a better pairing for wine than a good old fashioned family BBQ, and we would love to have you with us! 1673 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford Fee: $35/person. Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.0544 Live Music: A hot, new band in Southwest Louisiana's Zydeco scene, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys features the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, from the legendary band Zydeco Force, along with long-time contributor to Cajun and Creole music, fiddle and guitar player, D'Jalma Garnier III. The band delivers great, pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa Fee: $30. Time: Lessons: 7:30 p.m., Dance: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 Performing Arts: Buckwheat Zydeco headlines internationally and has recently collaborated with or opened for Eric Clapton, U2, Neil Young, Robert Plant, Ringo Starr, Greg Allman, Jimmy Buffett, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt and Los Lobos. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville Fee: $25-$35. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300 Celebration: You're invited to experience a legacy in the making as we release the 2006 HALL "Kathryn Hall" Cabernet Sauvignon. Gourmet food and wine pairings, plus the unveiling of our newest and most exciting wine. Entertainment includes live music, dancing and a self-guided tour of our newly LEED Gold Certified Winery. 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena Fee: $70 General Public | $50 Club Members. Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2626 Live Music: The White Barn will present Bella Notte, An Evening of Opera Arias. Saturday's performance includes dinner under the stars, desserts and fine wines; tickets are $125. Sunday's tickets are $35.00 and include wine and dessert. Benefits Music in the Vineyards. 2727 Sulphur Springs Avenue, St. Helena. Fee: See description. Time: Sat 6 p.m., Sun 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8715 Live Music: Mark Hummel/Rusty Zinn - harmonica-led blues band. This concert is part of Headfeathers' summer concert series in the 'Courtyard,' a private, secluded, outdoor garden that provides an intimate setting and you bring your own food and beverage. Tables, chairs and glassware are provided. Bring your dancing shoes! 1330 Third St., Napa Fee: $45. Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.6455 Wine Education: Camp Schramsberg offers a fun-filled, hands-on, 3-day camp where you will enjoy exceptional dining, intensive learning of how to make sparkling wine, and invaluable expertise from some of the world’s most celebrated wine and food professionals. Schramsberg Vineyards, 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga Fee: $1,100 per person. Time: Sept. 13, 5pm - Sept. 15, 5pm Phone Number: (707) 942.6668 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 autumn's 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. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Fresh Corn Soup with Cilantro Picada, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Homemade Fettuccini with Basil Pesto, and Poached Stone Fruit with Lemon Verbena and Madelines. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 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: Free. Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333 Wine & Food Education: Join us for Wine and Chocolate pairing at Wineries of Napa Valley. All Day Long 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. Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Celebration: We will feature several of our preferred vendors, complimentary valet parking, hors d'oeuvres, sushi, champagne, DJ and live entertainment, desserts and design inspiration for your event. For complimentary passes for you and up to 4 guests please RSVP. Admission is $10 per person at the gate without an RSVP. Fee: Free with RSVP. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 745.3812 Wine Education: Tonight, Back Room Wines pours five Syrah wines from different climates. From very cool (Pacific Coast & Northern Rhone perhaps) to very hot (Paso Robles, Hunter Valley), you will smell, taste and feel the differences and perhaps learn what you like best in Syrah. No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Wine & Food Education: Our mouth-watering Bruschetta toppings complete this great autumn wine pairing. This pairing includes appetizer plus the choice of five 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, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Performing Arts: From 1962 to 1971, Jay and the Americans charted an unprecedented twelve Top Ten hit records including “Tonight” (from West Side Story), “She Cried,” “Only in America,” “Come A Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment” and “Cara Mia.” Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville Fee: $29-$39. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300 Wine Education: This is a powerhouse winery with almost five hundred years of winemaking experience at its disposal. Started in Spain by the Codorniu family in 1551, the heirs of this Spanish family founded Artesa as a still winemaking facility in 1997. Known for small-lot and ultra-premium wines this is sure to be a fascinating lunch. Fee: $154 per person. Time: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 Wine Education: Back Room Wines pours a diverse, eclectic selection of wines from all over Austria this evening. Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Sauvignon Blanc, Dessert Wine...Austria does many wines very well. We'll show you the good stuff! No reservations required. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Festival, Live Music: 2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival Sept 19 Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third St. Also presenting a fundraising concert Fri., Sept. 18 at the Napa Valley Opera House 10 a.m. "Pulama" and continues with hula and music. Other acts: "Ka Ehu Kai", "Moana" "Hanapa'a", "Faith Ako" and Napa's own "Manaleo" Fee: Free. Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 966.4017 Performing Arts, Wine & Food 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 nighttime vineyards of Napa Valley. Fee: $135 per person. Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 Wine & Food Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Frittata of Vegetables, Market Salad, with Grilled Croutons, Fresh Tuna Confit, and Fresh Strawberry Tart. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Performing Arts: The Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation, Inc. in association with the Napa Valley Opera House is proud to present "Hawaiian Tropical Nights" featuring The Pahinui Hawaiian Band with four-time Grammy Award winner Cyril Pahinui & Friends, Kumu Kawika Alfiche & Halau O' Keikiali'i, and Napa's own Manaleo. Fee: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 Recreation: Come out and lend a hand to clean our local waterways! This event is part of a statewide effort to clean trash and debris from California’s coast, bays, creeks, rivers, and lakes. In Napa County last year, 598 volunteers collected 6,600 pounds of trash and 5,570 pounds of recyclables. Help us reach our goal of 650 volunteers! Fee: Free. Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.4188 x111 Celebration: The winery's signature tasting event is now in its 58th 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 Complimentary. Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 747.5784 Celebration: Celebrate the 2009 Harvest at Merryvale on Saturday, September 19th, at our seasonal dinner in the Cask Room. The theme for this event is "Harvest in Full Swing" and will feature gourmet seasonal cuisine by Tra Vigne, award-winning wine from Merryvale, and live music by Swingsmith. So, put on your dancing shoes and join us! Fee: $125, all inclusive. Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.3429 Live Music: Chanticleer — based in San Francisco — is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. 1030 Main St., Napa Fee: $20 - $44. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 Celebration: We have served more than two million guests & now we are celebrating 20 years of operation! The Napa Valley Wine Train invites you to our 20th Birthday Bash. To commemorate this milestone, we have brought four of the Napa Valley's best winemakers on board and asked them to share some of their most unique and exciting wines with you. Fee: $165 Gourmet/$195 Vista Dome. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124 Celebration, Wine Education: This will be the only time to purchase the 2006 CSR until Spring. We have a fun and festive day planned. Taste a flight of 10 CSR's in our To Kalon Cellar with Master of Wine Mark de Vere … followed by a bounty of food, wine, music and entertainment. 7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville Fee: Free. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299 Exhibition: Arts Council Napa Valley presents the 22nd annual Napa Valley Open Studios fine art tour on September 19 - 20 & 26 - 27. Open Studios is a juried program that includes two weekends of self-guided tours of artist's studios throughout the Napa Valley. Fee: Free Self Guided Tour. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.7016 Recreation, Benefit: Enjoy a spectacular ride through the Napa wine country. Choose from four routes to create the cycling experience that's right for you; 10, 25, 62 and 100 mile routes. When you return from your ride, you will be treated to a gourmet lunch, fabulous wine tasting and entertainment. Fee: Registration: $75 Individual ($25 Youth). Time: Varies depending on ride you choose Phone Number: (415) 904.2572 Benefit: Tour five distinctive Napa Valley homes and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the Caldwell Synder Gallery in St. Helena. Proceeds benefit the Napa Valley Symphony. Fee: $45. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6872 Celebration, Benefit: Join owners Gary Erickson & Kit Crawford and winemaker Sarah Gott for an afternoon of local food, olive oil and wines from Clif Family Winery & Farm. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support the Community Alliance for Family Farmers. Fee: $100/person ($75 for wine club members). Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.0625 Exhibition: We have partnered with Nancy Willis, a well respected local artist. Her artwork will be displayed in our To Kalon Reserve Room the weekends of September 19/20 and 27/28. 7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville Fee: Free. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299 Food & Wine Education: See why Merlot is such a food-friendly wine. It goes with one of our all-time favorite comfort foods - meatballs. $10.00 for food and wine pairing - plus four additional wines from a list of nearly two dozen selections. 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 Celebration, Dancing: For the twenty-fifth 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: $200 per person Club Members ($225 non-members.). Time: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774 Wine & Food Education: See why Merlot is such a food-friendly wine. It goes with one of our all-time favorite comfort foods - meatballs. $10.00 for food and wine pairing - plus four additional wines from a list of nearly two dozen selections. 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 Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Cheese and Salumi Platter, Farmers Market Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Pesto, Arugula Salad w/ Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Cream Puffs filled w/ Berries and Lemon Verbena Cream. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Recreation: Want to learn more about gardening and share your successes with others by volunteering in the community? Then the UC Master Gardener Program is for you. Attend the meeting & pick up an application. This program is open to Napa County residents only. Call to register. UC Cooperative Extension, 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa Fee: Free. Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4221 Wine & Food Education: Join us for Wine and Chocolate pairing at Wineries of Napa Valley. All Day Long 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. Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Food Education: Indulge your inner foodie with gourmet food and fine wines. We will use the bounty from my favorite gardens to create wonderful dishes and learn to select, prepare and present garden-fresh meals. We will visit boutique wineries. Julie will also share tricks of the trade, in a class designed to both educate and inspire you. Fee: $1495. Time: varies daily Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Wine Education: Back Room Wines pours a flight of six delicious, distinctive Pinot Noirs from the different regions of California, plus Willamette Valley. We'll focus as much on the region's style as on the wine itself. Enjoy the wines and perhaps learn about the different regions making great Pinot Noir. No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $20. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Benefit, Celebration: Benefit for ParentsCAN serving families of children with disabilities in Napa County. Fee: $120. Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.7444 Live Music: Lavay Smith is internationally recognized as the Queen of Classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940s and 1950s. Lavay graces the Opera House stage for the second time to debut her newest album, Miss Smith To You! Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa Fee: $25 / $30. Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372 Food Education: At Hudson Ranch a polyculture-oriented farm, we pick vegetables for class, taste wine & olive oil. This is a rare opportunity to visit this ranch and meet the visionary behind it. Then a cooking class to prepare lunch using a wood-burning oven & enjoy a boutique single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon. Fee: $375. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Wine & Food Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Wine Education: Taste the sunshine and the countryside of Southern France in this tasting so dear to the heart of Back Room Wines. Back Room Wines pours 7 wines from the Languedoc & Roussillon regions of France. Reds, whites & Rose. Crisp, juicy, rich, spicy...all the sensations will be showcased tonight! No reservations needed. First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa Fee: $15. Time: 5 pm.. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Food Education: Shop and tour Napa's Farmers Market, visit Chanticleer, a boutique winery and Dickson Ranch for a private olive oil tasting. Then lunch at Bottega, Michael Chiarello's restaurant. Dinner at Ubuntu, an acclaimed restaurant where the chef creates vegetable dishes which are creative and distinctive. Fee: $395. Time: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Celebration, Benefit: Enjoy a delicious Lobster Dinner, Live music, and Auctions at St. John's Parish Hall at 960 Caymus St. in Downtown Napa. Tickets are just $75.00 each at Baker Street Downtown at 1018 1st Street or call 707-255-4434. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Napa. Fee: $75. Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.4434 Stop by the Goodman Library Building, 1219 First Street in Napa for a fun dinner mystery for the whole family! Set in Casablanca in 1941, come dressed in a costume and prepared to solve the murder! Performed by the Gibson House Mystery Performers. Email director@napahistory.org or go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72533 to get tickets. Fee: $75.00- NCHS members, $100.00-nonmembers. Time: Starts at 6 pm Phone Number: 707-224-1739 Festival: Custom & Classic Car Show 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Chili and Pasta Cook Offs, Beer and Wine Tasting 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. DJ by "Duke Edwards" Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga, CA. Fee: $25. Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 942.1473 Wine & Food Education: Our mouth-watering Harvest Bruschetta appetizer plus the choice of five 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, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Benefit: Guide Dogs for the Blind will host the 7th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala. Join us at a new location this year: the Historic Carriage House at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, CA, located in the heart of Napa Valley. Proceeds from the event will help provide veterinary care for working Guide Dogs and puppies-in-training. Menu by: Chef Cindy Pawlcyn of Go Fish, Mustards and Cindy's Back Street Kitchen and live auction with Ursula Hermacinski of Cool Hand Vineyards & Screaming Eagle Partners. Fee: $300 before September 1; $350 thereafter. Time: 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 295.4050 Auction, Benefit: An evening to celebrate...silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to benefit the students of St. Helena's Public Schools. Held at the Culinary Institute of America. Fee: Call for information. Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2717 Recreation: Napa River Rock & Stroll is a 6K family fun run/walk for all ages. Course follows the Napa River Trail from Kennedy Park to Veterans Memorial Park. Finish Line Festival in Downtown Napa with live music, food and fun for all ages. Fee: $15-$30. Time: 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.1123 Wine & Food Education: Our mouth-watering Harvest Bruschetta appetizer plus the choice of five 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, Napa Fee: $10. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450 Family Fun, Benefit: Mount St. Helena Vintage Lions Club invites you to the First Annual Family Pride Picnic at Macedonian Park in Calistoga! Featuring the Michael Thomason Band, Samvega and other local musicians, local artists, silent auction and fun-filled family activities. All proceeds go to further the community service work of our local Lions Club. Fee: $10. Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 816.3670 Food & Wine Education: Celebrate the Harvest by enjoying étoile's Garden Dinner Series with Sparkling Winemaker Tom Tiburzi and winery exclusive sparkling and Pinot Noir. étoile restaurant at Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, Yountville Fee: $95. Time: 6:30 p.m. Reception/7 p.m. Dinner Phone Number: (800) 736.2892 Food & Wine Education: We visit Michael Mondavi's Folio winery where we will be guided in blending our own wine. Each participant will receive 3 bottles of our unique wine blend. We will enjoy a picnic lunch while we are there. We will return to Julie's kitchen for a hands-on cooking class and 3 course dinner. Fee: $475. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Benefit: Enjoy pizza, pasta & Amoré & raise money for AIDS Walk 2009! Visit Mary's at 3085 Jefferson St and present this flyer: http://tiny.cc/marys20090928. Mary's will donate 20% of your bill to AIDS Walk Napa Valley. Fee: Cost of food and beverages. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 294.2914 Food Education: At an organic farm where the diversity of produce grown is so amazing it is referred to as a "culinary dream works" we select our produce for class. The produce is exclusively contracted to one of the best restaurants in Napa. Then prepare our lunch in the outdoor kitchen, set in the orchard. Fee: $350. Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese, Salade Niçoise, Savarin with Strawberries. Fee: $195. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036 Celebration: We are celebrating our 36th harvest this year and will mark this milestone by pouring limited edition wines, including our very first Syrah along with Rutherford Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with wood fired pizzas. Tours of harvest activity will be offered. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena Fee: $25 per person. Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800)525.2659
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