Erin Hayden Seal has been working on the creative side of the magazine publishing industry for over twenty years and has been Creative Director with WEB Media Group for the majority of that time. She began contributing to Napa Valley Life several years ago and took over the design of the magazine as Creative Director in 2018. Erin received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin where she fell in love with all things design, and Austin. When not at her computer working to make deadline, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and hang with her husband, son and dog at their home in Austin.
End your weekend on a high note with Sunday Suppers at Solbar. Join us every Sunday for a three-course family-style dinner featuring limited-time creations by Executive Chef Rios. A new, custom menu will be released at the start of every month centered around a particular theme. Enjoy new flavors inspired by the changing season as… Read More »
"OUTSIDE IN" THE SCULPTURE OF IVAN MCLEAN Steve Rogers Gallery May 11 - August 3 Artist Reception: May 11 5:30 - 7 PM This show will bring Art Walk artist Ivan McLean's work, which is typically OUTSIDE, IN-to the Gallery for a deeper look into his process and the ability to see scaled down… Read More »
"OUTSIDE IN" THE SCULPTURE OF IVAN MCLEAN Steve Rogers Gallery May 11 - August 3 Artist Reception: May 11 5:30 - 7 PM This show will bring Art Walk artist Ivan McLean's work, which is typically OUTSIDE, IN-to the Gallery for a deeper look into his process and the ability to see scaled down… Read More »
The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) is pleased to present Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction, 1930-1950, on display Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, September 3. Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction, 1930–1950, was organized by the Whitney Museum of Art, New York, and celebrates the groundbreaking abstract art made by women in the… Read More »
From bright, bubbly, smooth and elegant to quirky, flamboyant, bold and complex, don’t missSAVOR After Hoursstarring Maks & Val from Dancing with the Stars!Enjoy a wine-tasting cabaret in an entirely new and dynamic way. Each of the performances immerse audiences in the way wines make us feel through an electrifying blend of dance, music, close-up… Read More »
Get your kids active and outdoors with Silverado’s Golf and Tennis Camps. Kids develop friendships and interpersonal skills, learn about fair play while honing their skills and more. Designed for ages 6 through 12, each three or four-day camp is led by our award-winning instructors. SUMMER CAMP DATESJune 12 - 15June 19 - 22June 26… Read More »
Get your kids active and outdoors with Silverado’s Golf and Tennis Camps. Kids develop friendships and interpersonal skills, learn about fair play while honing their skills and more. Designed for ages 6 through 12, each three or four-day camp is led by our award-winning instructors. SUMMER CAMP DATESJune 12 - 15June 19 - 22June 26… Read More »
A one-night-only engagement, Meadowood Napa Valley with be hosting critically acclaimed composer, pianist and singer songwriter Natalie Tenenbaum on Wednesday, June 28th at 6 p.m. for a private concert. A Graduate of the Juilliard School, Natalie has appeared as a soloist and with orchestras in Israel, Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Domestically she has performed… Read More »
Celebrating 50 years crafting sparkling wines in Napa Valley this year, Chandon is excited to host a series of summer events and experiences in its newly renovated gardens – including an all-new Chandon Garden Spritz cabana experience. Step inside luxurious new sailcloth cabanas – curvaceous and airy indoor/outdoor spaces for relaxed gatherings with family or… Read More »
Escape to a world of ultimate self-care and bliss at Dr. Wilkinson's in Calistoga, CA, for a transformative Self Care Sundays event hosted by Self Care Sundays & Tito's Vodka. Get ready to celebrate the holiday weekend on July 1st and 2nd from 2pm to 6pm with an array of captivating experiences. Day 1… Read More »
Our annual Wine Club Croatian Extravaganza on July 1, 2023, will celebrate 46 years of exceptional wines and the founding of Grgich Hills Estate. We will also be celebrating a momentous milestone, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s 100th birthday, and highlighting his contributions to the art of winemaking as well as his Croatian roots. Entertainment will include… Read More »
Our annual Wine Club Croatian Extravaganza on July 1, 2023, will celebrate 46 years of exceptional wines and the founding of Grgich Hills Estate. We will also be celebrating a momentous milestone, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s 100th birthday, and highlighting his contributions to the art of winemaking as well as his Croatian roots. Entertainment will include… Read More »
Members and guests of Meadowood Napa Valley are invited to kick off the 4th of July in style at Meadowood’s “Summer Splash Celebration” on Sunday, July 2nd from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The property’s three pools and the al-fresco Terrace Café will be transformed into an afternoon extravaganza with activities for those both young… Read More »
Born adventurers Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing met when they were three and began playing music together at age 12. They spent their childhoods exploring the great outdoors in Denver, CO, rafting down neighborhood creeks and discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, this passion for the… Read More »
Born adventurers Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing met when they were three and began playing music together at age 12. They spent their childhoods exploring the great outdoors in Denver, CO, rafting down neighborhood creeks and discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, this passion for the… Read More »
Six plays in one weekend, comedies and dramas, with topics ranging from the complexities of relationships to prom dates for ‘seniors’! FRIDAY, 7pm The Next Move by William Ivor Fowkes Neighbor Jane by Tina Esper Eat Dessert First by Dana Leslie Goldstein SATURDAY, 2pm The Lucky Ones by Lia Romeo The Way It… Read More »
Wine and Music Sundays are back! Enjoy live music with your wine tasting for $45 per person and bring in your own picnic lunch complimentary. Or order a customizable sandwich boxed lunch for $20 per person (sandwiches must be ordered a week in advance). Additional bottle service is available for purchase after your wine tasting.… Read More »
Wine and Music Sundays are back! Enjoy live music with your wine tasting for $45 per person and bring in your own picnic lunch complimentary. Or order a customizable sandwich boxed lunch for $20 per person (sandwiches must be ordered a week in advance). Additional bottle service is available for purchase after your wine tasting.… Read More »
The 2023 GRAMMY® Award-winning trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy, and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. The musicians who make up this genre-defying group are extraordinary artists in their own right; together, they give stunningly original performances. Time for Three makes its Festival Napa Valley… Read More »
Gordon Getty's celebrated opera reimagined for film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, receives a special screening at the historic Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. Getty’s fourth opera is based on the popular 1934 book Goodbye, Mr. Chips and other stories by James Hilton. Directed by Brian Staufenbiel, the film features tenor Nathan Granner, soprano Marnie Breckenridge, baritone Lester Lynch, and… Read More »
Aptly described by KQED as a jazz “Jedi master,” acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Richard Howell has performed and recorded with musical icons such as Etta James, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Chaka Khan. He takes the stage with his swinging trio in this Novack Concert for Kids. Open to families with children. Adults must be… Read More »
Festival Napa Valley kicks off its 17th season with a celebratory evening featuring two beloved masterpieces and one world premiere. The concert opens with a new work by rising young composer Yang Bao. Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas takes center stage for Joaquín Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez. The evening culminates with pianist Alexander Malofeev performing… Read More »
Savor exceptional food, wine, and music at Taste of Napa – the signature event celebrating the bounties of Napa Valley and best in class wines from around the globe. Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from more than 70 wineries, breweries, craft beverages, restaurants, and culinary artisans. Receive your Taste of Napa passport booklet upon… Read More »
Rising international star Matteo Bocelli takes audiences on a journey through some of the most beloved songs of all time—Italian classics such as “Quando Quando Quando,” ballads like "Can't Help Falling In Love" and “Caruso,” favorite opera arias, and pop hits “Fall on Me” and “Perfect Symphony.” Bocelli will perform some of his original compositions… Read More »
Ensuring access to the arts is core to Festival Napa Valley’s mission — and the inspiration of the Arts for All Gala. To date, the Gala has raised over $20 million, making it one of the most impactful nights of the Festival and among the nation’s biggest fundraisers for the arts. This year’s Gala is… Read More »
Sisters Fiona and Hina Khuong-Huu are a dazzling duo who, at just 16 and 18 years old, have performed around the world and brought home countless prestigious awards, from Hina’s 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition win to Fiona’s first prize at the 2017 Grumiaux Competition. While the New York City natives continue their studies at… Read More »
Maestro Constantine Orbelian leads Festival Orchestra Napa and a stellar lineup of soloists in Seasons of Hope, an evening of works featuring stories of courage, sacrifice, and hope. Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper and vocal ensemble Volti perform Lera Auerbach’s Symphony No. 6, Vessels of Light, a piece dedicated to the extraordinary heroism of Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese… Read More »
Twins often have uncanny similarities — Harper and Cole Randolph, for example, share exceptional musical talent. They picked up instruments during kindergarten, and their paths diverged only slightly: cellist Cole studied math, music performance, and economics at the University of Wisconsin before joining the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, while violist Harper earned her music degree from… Read More »
Twin siblings Harper and Cole Randolph picked up instruments during kindergarten, and their paths diverged only slightly: cellist Cole studied math, music performance, and economics at the University of Wisconsin before joining the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, while violist Harper earned her music degree from the University of Michigan and was awarded third place at the… Read More »
Acclaimed baritone Lester Lynch joins pianist Kevin Korth for a recital featuring a diverse range of musical styles and genres, all showcasing his versatility and artistry. Lynch performs beloved songs by Gabriel Fauré, Modest Mussorgsky, and Aaron Copeland, favorites from the Broadway hit, Kiss Me, Kate, and folk songs by renowned composer Gordon Getty.
The Frost School of Music All-Stars light up the stage performing favorite works by two legendary American composers, Henry Mancini and George Gershwin. Mancini's musical genius has produced timeless classics such as "Moon River" and the "Pink Panther Theme," while Gershwin's contributions to American music include the iconic "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris."… Read More »
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 annual Dance Gala. Led by Xander Parish, a former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Ballet, the evening features dancers who were previously part of Russia’s most elite dance companies, including the… Read More »
The prodigious siblings of the Breshears String Quartet have played music together since they were toddlers. Now, ranging from age 10 to 16, Dustin (violin), Starla (cello), Valery (violin), and Colin (viola) have performed as soloists and in ensembles from Argentina to Mexico to the UK (as well as on NBC’s Little Big Shots) and garnered… Read More »
Join us for our 3rd Annual Summer Moon Festival and an afternoon of community and good vibes, with plenty of wine, food, and music to enjoy. Mingle with friends and the RD team. FeaturingRD wines (included in ticket price)Food for purchase from SUSHI MONKEYLive music by T–LUKE AND THE TIGHT SUITSPerformance by Kariktan Dance Company $50 per guest… Read More »
We have Cita’s Kitchen this Saturday to celebrate Colombian Independence Day at the Gehricke Tasting Room from 2-7 pm. They will be preparing their signature Colombian empanadas and arepas! We will have a FREE dessert for the first 50 guests to celebrate. Stop by and pair this incredible dish with a glass of Gehricke wine.… Read More »
Shakespeare Napa Valley and di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art present Shakespeare Summer Stroll, a site-integrated presentation of scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, interwoven with the sculptures and outdoor spaces at di Rosa. Directed by Olivia Cowell, NVC Theater Arts instructor, Shakespeare Summer Stroll 2023 reunites the same production… Read More »
Celebrate with us at our Annual Festa Italiana!This is a wine country event you can’t refuse! Join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage with an outdoor festival straight out of the villages of Toscana and Lombardia – an enchanting evening full of mouthwatering food and raucous laughter, lively music and old friendships, wild dancing under… Read More »
It is with great pleasure that we officially unveil the newest Last Bubbles experience: the Bubbles Brunch, a celebration of you, our friends who've supported us from the jump! You've been part of our voyage from the very beginning, and as a token of our appreciation we invite you to join us for brunch at… Read More »
With a focus on modern soul food and Migration’s award-winning single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we are pleased to welcome Top Chef Tanya Holland for the next installation of our Farm to Fork Celebrity Chef Series. This expertly crafted food and wine-paired dinner will feature recipes from Chef Holland’s latest cookbook, California Soul: Recipes… Read More »
Does glassware matter? To answer this question and more, join us in experiencing first-hand the effect the shape of a wine glass has on a specific varietal. Hosted by Riedel CEO, Maximilian Riedel, this amazing tasting includes an eye-opening presentation of how the stemware translates and delivers the bouquet, taste, balance, and finish of a… Read More »
Six plays in one weekend, comedies and dramas, with topics ranging from drug-addicted family members to prehistoric board meetings! FRIDAY, 7pm Taken by Susan Jackson For the Love of a Good Man by JS Jacklin SATURDAY, 2pm C is for Cupid by John Mabey Miss Peddy & Grace by William Ivor Fowkes Discharge… Read More »
Join us at the Gehricke Tasting Room for Street Eats for some of the best local food truck venders around that are now even better with a glass of Gehricke wines. Located in the heart of Sonoma steps from the square, the Gehricke Tasting Room pours small-lot wines made with minimal intervention, so that you… Read More »
Mia Carta's Vintner Spotlight Series Friday August 4, 2023 5 to 7pm Mia Carta 1209 First Street Napa CA We'd like you to meet John and Dona Bonick, owners of Art House Wines, and Jan Ilsley, owner of Ilsley Vineyards. Production at both wineries is less than 500 cases per year, and they are examples… Read More »
Join Dominic Chappellet and his daughter, Reese on one of their favorite adventures: an extraordinary six-day, five-night, all-inclusive river rafting trip along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is known for its spectacular scenery, clear water, trout fishing, and abundant wildlife viewing. David will, of… Read More »