“There is no purer form of humanity than offering help, accepting help, helping yourself and receiving him.” Upon hearing Rebecca Alexander’s story, the first thing that comes to my mind are…
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Li Galli, the mythical archipelago consisting of a trio of small islands off the Amalfi Coast of Positano, is the fabulous setting of Olivia Decker Power of Music Festival Napa Valley’s memorial…
Today, more than 450 balls take place in Austria’s capital, an imperial city awash in haunting architecture, prodigious museums, and its own urban wine region. I’ve danced at one of Vienna’s fairytale…
In Discussion With the Co-Chairs of San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala, Amy Christodoulo and Julie Liegl At the 2022 San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala, current chairs Amy Christodoulo (left), past volunteer…
Take a Look at the Past With Archivist Barbara Rominski Digging deep into the extraordinary history of the company that just marked its centennial season is the job of the San Francisco Opera Director…
On New Year’s Eve in 1961, the candlelit, plush red Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill was the place to be. Yet none of the “well-dressed crowd at the…
Music, dining, dancing, and elegance pair beautifully with important fundraising to ensure the next 100 years of education, training, and excellence. This season, the highly anticipated Opera Ball and the symphony’s Opening…
Leslie and Rich Frank invited Festival Napa Valley guests for an afternoon of food, wine and fashion at Miller House, a new state-of-the-art hospitality space overlooking the picturesque vineyards and mountains at…
Broadway and Vine, pairing the best of Broadway with the best of Wine Country opened its third season with a sold out performance by Darren Criss (GLEE, American Buffalo, Hedwig and the Angry Inch). The Bay…
On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, Saks Fifth Avenue and the League to Save Lake Tahoe hosted their annual benefit fashion show and luncheon featuring an exclusive first look at the Oscar de…
The 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration in Napa Valley has made history by raising a tremendous $21 million! Held August 3-6, in the picturesque Napa Valley, this event supports innovative ideas…
Dance Gala: Reunited in Dance at Charles Krug A star-studded ensemble of dancers impacted by the war in Ukraine come together to perform new works and beloved classics at Festival Napa Valley’s…
An opening night reception at the de Young Museum took place on July 20th, 2023. Crafting Radicality: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift launched a series of exhibitions drawn from the Fine Arts…
Manetti Shrem Opera: Gaetano Donizetti’s DON PASQUALE The luminous Spanish soprano Serena Sáenz made her U.S. debut as Norina in Donizetti’s classic comedy, Don Pasquale. The stellar cast included tenor Xabier Aduaga as…
Festival Napa Valley raised a record-setting $4.2 million at its Arts for All Gala on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Proceeds fund inspiring educational programs, free and affordable concerts, original programming for youth,…
In Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, GLIDE Foundation hosted a special evening on August 3rd at Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery showcasing their response to the drug crisis with respect, dignity and…
Opera Scenes with Manetti Shrem Summer Conservatory Vocalists CIA AT COPIA Participants from the Manetti Shrem Summer Vocal Conservatory joined musicians from Festival Orchestra Napa at the Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater for…
“One Family, One Estate, One Passion.” These six words have long been the credo at Trefethen, one of Napa Valley’s pioneering wineries. Hailey and Loren are the third generation of Trefethens to steward…
Jazz @ Charles Krug with the Frost School of Music All-Stars FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY STAGE AT CHARLES KRUG Legendary jazz and R&B singer Patti Austin returned to Festival Napa Valley to joinithe…
One of Napa Valley’s hidden gems, Dana Estates is tucked into the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains, where the unique terroir informs the character of its three single-vineyard wines. Organic, low-yield farming,…