A few years ago in April of 2022, I saw the late Napa Valley photographer Bob McClenahan at one of the many events he annually covered. When I spotted him at a winery that day, I was surprised and overjoyed to see him waiting for guests to arrive. He was quietly surveying the scene and […]
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Wildflowers of the Napa Valley exhibit extended at museum
The Napa Valley Museum Yountville has extended the “Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley” exhibition, which showcases the botanical watercolor paintings of this 19th century Napa Valley artist, through Sept. 28. The exhibition features 64 of her works from the museum’s permanent collection, all created between 1882 and 1888, many of which are […]
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Paul’s Picks – June 25 – 29, 2025
Wednesday, June 25 The St. Helena Summer Concert features Petty Rocks, a tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lyman Park. In addition to music, the evenings will include food and family activities. Lyman Park, 1498 Main St. Thursday, June 26 Midnight Snack Trays…A Feast for the EyesfeaturingSeward Johnson […]
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A new show is served on ‘Midnight Snack Trays’
The creator of one of Yountville’s most iconic public works of art, will be memorialized at the Steve Rogers Gallery later this month, with a free exhibit titled “Midnight Snack Trays, A Feast for the Eyes” that will last through mid-September. Seward Johnson (1930 – 2020), a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson, Sr. the co-founder of Johnson […]
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‘Viva Colores’ – an artistic color splash from kilns and on canvas
Art exhibition open through May 2 A jolt of energetic color is pumping up Yountville with the new “Viva Colores” art exhibit now open at the Steve Rogers Gallery at the Yountville Community Center. Yountville Arts has produced this installation, a dynamic show of works by two Napa-based artists. Abstract paintings by Jose Chavez and […]
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Picturing the world in black and white
By Sasha Paulsen Photographer Vi Bottaro opened her first show in Yountville in more than a decade with a reception at Cornerstone Cellars on March 21, 2025. Known for her striking black and white photographs, which call to mind the work of Ansel Adams, Bottaro’s works, now on display at Cornerstone, have been inspired by […]
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Yountville’s grown-up ballerina dances her way back home for a special show
Emma Zoe Degala Harris, born in Napa and raised in Yountville, has been dancing since she was just three years old. She has gone on to perform on stages worldwide as a principal dancer, and she returned last month to dance at a sold-out performance of Festival Napa Valley.
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Yountville’s grown-up ballerina dances her way back home for a special show
Emma Zoe Degala Harris, born in Napa and raised in Yountville, has been dancing since she was just three years old. She has gone on to perform on stages worldwide as a principal dancer, and she returned last month to dance at a sold-out performance of Festival Napa Valley.
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Napa Valley Insider Podcast – Episode 1: Sanho
Join us on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast as Sanho shares his journey and insider knowledge about Napa Valley’s wine and hospitality scene. Tune in for inspiring stories and expert insights!
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Napa Valley Insider Podcast – Episode 1: Sanho
Join us on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast as Sanho shares his journey and insider knowledge about Napa Valley’s wine and hospitality scene. Tune in for inspiring stories and expert insights!