Napa Weekend Planner July 15-17

Friday: Napa

The music keeps coming. Tonight, it’s Five AM, Deluna and Tommy Hill.  Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the free entertainment.

If you go: The free concert is from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre along the Napa Riverwalk Promenade, Third Street at Main in Napa.

Friday:

invites you to a special event on Friday evening. Harpist Sage Po will perform at an artist reception for living-master sculptor, Martin Eichinger, where he will debut his latest pieces from the "Meditation" series. Martin Eichinger's work is represented by more than two-dozen fine art galleries throughout the United States and is housed in over 1,000 private and corporate collections around the world.  Come enjoy live music in the presence of one of the world's most talented artists, while enjoying beautiful wines from Somerston Wine Co and delicious bites compliments of .  For a preview of the gallery's collection go to www.cordair.com

If you go: So that everyone may fully enjoy the evening, including the food and wine, please RSVP to linda@cordair.com if possible. The reception is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Quent Cordair Fine Art, 1301 First Street in Napa.

Saturday:

presents Africa United, the extraordinary story of three Rwandan kids who walk 3000 miles to the Soccer World Cup in South Africa. Using a sack load of ingenuity and a World Cup wall chart for a map, our protagonists set off through the endless horizons of Africa in pursuit of an unlikely dream. And as they walk they gather a tribe - a ragamuffin team - of broken and brilliant characters who help them negotiate a way through a series of glorious, dangerous, hilarious and often bizarre situations. Through these kids, we will encounter an Africa few people ever get to see; experience the hard reality of an epic walk through seven countries; as well as the joy, laughter and hope - 'the ubuntu' - that comes from making an incredible journey together. Africa United received its North American premiere at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

If you go: Tickets are $10 and can be bought here. The film is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the , 1711 Main Street in Napa.

Saturday:

The undisputed master of the mandolin returns to his roots as he unveils his latest project, the Bluegrass Experience. Featuring a new, stellar group of musicians including Keith Little (Ricky Skaggs, Dolly Parton, the Country Gentlemen) on 5-string banjo, guitar and vocals, Jim Nunally (John Reischman & the Jaybirds) on guitar and vocals, Chad Manning on fiddle, David’s son Samson on bass and, of course, “Dawg,” on mandolin and vocals, the band puts their inimitable spin on classic, traditional bluegrass tunes by masters such as the Stanley Brothers and the Carter Family that would make Bill Monroe proud. Rounding out the program are Grisman favorites, such as "Dawggy Mountain Breakdown" (the theme from NPR's Car Talk show) and the ever popular "Old and in the Way."

If you go: Tickets are $35 and the show is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the , 1350 3rd Street in Napa.

Sunday:

Vintage aircraft will be displayed on the ramp in front of the airport terminal building. To view the aircraft, enter the terminal and go to the west foyer, which faces the ramp.

If you go: This event is free and the aircraft can be viewed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Napa County Airport, 2030 Airport Road in Napa. 

Sunday:

Napa Valley’s world-class Festival del Sole returns for its sixth season, July 15-24, 2011. In this concert celebrated soprano Nino Machaidze, whose recent debuts include the Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera House, performs with baritone Guido Loconsolo and the Russian National Orchestra in a matinee concert led by Stéphane Denève at Lincoln Theater.

If you go: Tickets are $35 to $65 and can be bought here.  The performance is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive in Yountville.

Sunday:

is pleased to announce a new Summer Family Series, geared toward teens, ‘tweens and even adults.  This Sunday it’s Mark Nizer, one of the greatest entertainment comedians and jugglers performing today. Don’t miss the combination of original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology that promises a spellbinding afternoon. Imagine four lasers being juggled at 1,000 RPMs, with spinning laser beams dancing just above your head. You’ll see why Performance Magazine called Nizer’s show “nothing less than brilliant.” Stand-up comedy meets juggling meets technology in this show.

If you go: Tickets are $12 (age 16 and under); $15 (adults), or 4 shows in the series for $40. The fun begins at 2 p.m. at the , 1030 Main Street in Napa.

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