While many people in the field of presenting have science or journalism majors, Evy Warshawski was an art history major who found a career in this world. A long-time Napa resident, Warshawski has been in the nonprofit presenting field for more than 40 years, bringing thousands of performing artists to stages that range from 100 […]
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Hidden in plain sight: Yountville’s glass hearts return to town
A quiet morning walk through Yountville in February can once again turn into a moment of surprise and art. That is the spirit behind “Find Your Heart in Yountville,” the annual public art treasure hunt that returns this weekend for its fourth year, inviting residents and visitors to search for handmade glass hearts tucked “in […]
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Heartsong Arrives: Bright new sculpture adds melody and joy to Yountville Art Walk
On a recent chilly winter morning, under the guidance of Yountville Arts Commission Chair Ronda Schaer, Gilroy sculptor Richard Starks personally delivered his latest piece to the Yountville Art Walk. The sculpture, called “Heartsong,” is a striking bright-red sculpture that blends a musical note with a heart and now graces the corner of Yount Street and […]
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Local theater group presents a tale for confusing times
Valley Players presents ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ Nearly 60 years ago, playwright Tom Stoppard reimagined Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” through the eyes of a couple of minor characters. The play that resulted from his study, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play in 1966 and has since captivated […]
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Earthquake mural unveiled at Action Art Fest
On a day when Napa County faces its other big natural threat – wildfire – artist Kristina Young and her crew unveiled a giant mural that commemorates the devastating South Napa earthquake 11 years ago on its anniversary, Aug. 24. The mosaic of broken household objects recovered from the quake was inspired by underground geological […]
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Out and About in the neighborhood
Welcome back, Yountville Sun! I was delighted to hear from publisher Marc Hand that the Sun would be shining again as an online publication for subscribers. I assume everyone reading this column is a subscriber but please spread the word that the Sun is up and running – and encourage everyone to subscribe! This also […]
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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 […]