Napa Valley Opera House Event List
On her debut album, singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara — called “the most beguiling talent to hit the world music scene in some time” — uses elements of jazz, pop, and funk along with her ancestral Wassoulou tradition, accompanying her voice with rhythmical guitar playing and her own percussion work. Her lyrics touch on such serious and personal subjects as a woman’s right to choose her spouse, and the songwriter’s own painful experience with the African practice of being raised away from her parents.
Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, Mariachi Divas have made big waves on the national and international music scene. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural, all female ensemble, imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles and have been represented by women of a wide variety of descents. In 2009, Mariachi Divas won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album of the year for their release, Canciones De Amor.
Successful attorney Amanda Bonner (Katharine Hepburn) decides to defend Doris (Judy Holliday), who stands accused of the attempted murder of her husband (Tom Ewell) and his mistress (Jean Hagen), while Bonner's lawyer husband, Adam (Spencer Tracy), signs on as the prosecuting attorney. The sensational trial that ensues finds them sitting at opposing sides of the courtroom -- and the dinner table. Not only do Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy throw comedic sparks , but their exquisite verbal jousting was scripted by the outstanding husband-wife team of Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon. The result is one of Hollywood's greatest co... • Running Time: 101 min.
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout returns to the Opera House, this time paying tribute to Blues Harp great, Little Walter. For the past 22 years, Mark Hummel has been putting together these great all-star performances. On this, his third trip to the Opera House, Mark joins forces with Corky Siegel, James Harman & Little Charlie Baty along with the Blues Survivors paying tribute to the great Little Walter.
Greg Brown was born in the Hacklebarney section of southeastern Iowa and raised by a family that made words and music a way of life. His seasoned songwriting, storytelling, and music are deeply rooted in that place. He moves audiences with warmth, humor, a thundering voice and his unpretentious musical vision.
Pianist Richard Glazier, a leading authority on the music of George Gershwin and the star of two award-winning PBS television specials, brings his new concert program, “Great Movies, Great Music” to the Napa Valley Opera House. Musical selections include the theme from “Auntie Mame”, two themes from Alfred Hitchcock's “Vertigo”, a “My Fair Lady” medley, “So In Love” by Cole Porter, and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris”. Known as a master storyteller, Glazier combines fascinating movie history and backstage stories, rare audio/video presentations and brilliant piano performances in an exciting show you won’t want to miss.
"The music says it all. Mozart is cool." So said the self-confessed "opera ignoramus" Doris Dorrie before she grabbed hold of one of the sacred cows of the operatic repertoire and transformed it into a "hippie musical." Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte ("Thus Do They All") was first staged in Vienna in 1790; it is a timeless opera, one that in fact became increasingly popular in the twentieth century as accusations of its triviality were replaced by greater recognition of its depths. Mozart's delight in juggling the comic and the serious is on full display here, and the opera's adaptability is proof of its strength. Under the motto "To cheat on your partner or not, that is the question," Dorrie stamped an originality on the work which impressed even the skeptical critics.
• In Italian with English Subtitles
• Running time: 203 minutes incl. 15 minute intermission
Conceived from vocalist Ravid Kahalani's vision, Yemen Blues mixes music of Yemen and West Africa with contemporary grooves from funk to mambo and the deep soul of old chants. Conjuring up a rich and diverse aural palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns, and strings, Yemen Blues coexists in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern.
Zoë Keating is a one-woman orchestra. She uses a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to record layer upon layer of cello, creating intricate, haunting and compelling music. Zoë is known for both her use of technology - which she uses to sample her cello onstage - and for her DIY ethic which has resulted in the sale of over 60,000 copies of her self-released albums and a devoted social media following.
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On her debut album, singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara — called “the most beguiling talent to hit the world music scene in some time” — uses elements of jazz, pop, and funk along with her ancestral Wassoulou tradition, accompanying her voice with rhythmical guitar playing and her own percussion work. Her lyrics touch on such serious and...
Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, Mariachi Divas have made big waves on the national and international music scene. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural, all female ensemble, imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles and have been represented by women of a wide variety of descents. In 2009, Mariachi Divas won...
Successful attorney Amanda Bonner (Katharine Hepburn) decides to defend Doris (Judy Holliday), who stands accused of the attempted murder of her husband (Tom Ewell) and his mistress (Jean Hagen), while Bonner's lawyer husband, Adam (Spencer Tracy), signs on as the prosecuting attorney. The sensational trial that ensues finds them sitting at...
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout returns to the Opera House, this time paying tribute to Blues Harp great, Little Walter. For the past 22 years, Mark Hummel has been putting together these great all-star performances. On this, his third trip to the Opera House, Mark joins forces with Corky Siegel, James Harman & Little Charlie Baty...
Greg Brown was born in the Hacklebarney section of southeastern Iowa and raised by a family that made words and music a way of life. His seasoned songwriting, storytelling, and music are deeply rooted in that place. He moves audiences with warmth, humor, a thundering voice and his unpretentious musical vision.
Pianist Richard Glazier, a leading authority on the music of George Gershwin and the star of two award-winning PBS television specials, brings his new concert program, “Great Movies, Great Music” to the Napa Valley Opera House. Musical selections include the theme from “Auntie Mame”, two themes from Alfred Hitchcock's “Vertigo”, a “My Fair...
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Tickets & Info: TEDXnapavalley.org. Featuring: Dianne Aigaki-Artist, Nonprofit Consultant, Explorer & Tour Leader; Jean Arnold-Pres of Hanzell Vineyards; Mario Chiodo-Master Sculptor; Mike Dowling-Veteran, Actor, Author; Peter Hassen-Artist; Sheldon Kardener, MD-Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA; Alan Kropf-President at Mutineer Magazine; Jason Rzepka-Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at MTV; Holly Stiel-Speaker, Trainer, Consultant; Robert Strong-The Corporate Magician; Cassandra Vieten, PhD-Executive Director of Research at Institute of Noetic Sciences
Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation (90 min; TV-14 DL) uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.
VOENA, a Bay Area multicultural children’s choir, with angelic voices ranging in age from 6-18, proudly returns to the Napa Valley Opera House for a magical experience capturing the essence of the season with its artistic a cappella and original holiday musical arrangements, festive choreography, and theatrics. Join in the singing and the fun. Audience participation encouraged!
The Windham Hill recording label is synonymous with the best of today's jazz, new age and pop instrumentals. An annual holiday tradition, Windham Hill's Winter Solstice brings some of the label's most celebrated recording artists back to Napa for the second year in a row.
Presented by Ballet Folklórico COSTA DE ORO, POSADA MEXICANA features 30 folklorico dancers and 10 mariachis in a 'south-of-the-border' celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive pinata scene, and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta.
Featuring Opener: Katsy Chappell
In addition to having appeared on Comedy Central and HBO, James hosted VH1’s Movie Obsessions and more recently Live From Here on XM Radio for National Lampoon. He is recognized across the country as one of the most played comedians on the Sirius XM Comedy Channels and is a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show. James has also made multiple trips overseas to entertain the troops.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky's presentation of "Christmas The Cowboy Way" blends together a festive mix of western music classics, traditional Christmas music, and Riders' original yuletide carols in a holiday spectacular sure to delight Saddle Pals of all ages.
Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States,” Cantus is committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Through new arrangements of European carols and war songs for a cappella voices, the multi-media show All Is Calm recalls the remarkable World War I truce between Allied Forces and German soldiers in no-man’s-land on Christmas 1914.
Students of all ages enrolled in the Napa School Of Music's "Garage Band 101" rock band program will play "Music Of The New Millennium" in this family-friendly rock concert event. The students spend 14 weeks in rehearsal with the school's experienced instructors, culminating in this concert. Bring the whole family for an entertaining night of music. For more information, visit: napaschoolofmusic.com
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks kick off their annual “Holidaze In Hicksville Tour” in support of their smash debut Christmas album, Crazy For Christmas (Surfdog Records). The Billboard-charting album features original Dan Hicks Christmas tunes, some classic favorites, and a few tunes re-worked for the holidays.
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) has become the largest-selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards.
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) has become the largest-selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards.
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have formed a new ensemble and recorded a hard-driving blues/rock project that is a stirring and masterful collaboration. The iconic co-founder of The Doors and the master slide guitarist/producer are seemingly an odd pairing -- but their new recording unleashes a stunning musical recording.
For 2013, IGN founder Brian Gore will be joined by Scotland's Martin Taylor, Solorazaf from Madagascar, and Celso Machado. Martin is revered in jazz circles for his smooth chord-melody style and walking bass lines.Solorazaf has a unique Malagasy style, mixing vocalizations with rhythmic guitar patterns and foot percussion. We are looking forward to a particularly lyrical version of International Guitar Night, with a nice mix of playing and singing.
In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 23 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three Grammy Awards and released nine albums. Opener: Singer/songwriter Valerie Orth
One is a Hawaiian legend who has stretched the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. The other is a rising star of the next generation of slack key players, who uses the style’s open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and flair. Together, they present an evening of superb guitar that explores the beauty of Hawaiian music as it reflects its native land, the range of Hawai‘i’s many cultural influences, and the complexity of technique that has shaped the distinctively resonant sounds of Hawai‘i. They are joined by lovely dancer Moanalani Beamer.
Performing Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
Music Director Nicholas McGegan leads the orchestra on tour in performances showcasing concertmaster Elizabeth Blumenstock in Vivaldi’s Le quattro stagioni, recently recorded and released on the ensemble’s own label and described by San Francisco Classical Voice as “….brimming with color, vitality and imaginative interpretation of the programmatic cues in the music.”
One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most suspenseful screen achievements! As his broken leg heals, wheelchair-bound L.B. Jefferies (James Stewart) becomes absorbed with the parade of life outside his window and soon fixates on a mysterious man whose behavior has Jefferies convinced a murder has taken place. Meanwhile, other windows reveal the daily lives of a dancer, a lonely woman, a composer, a dog and more. Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and Wendell Corey co-star. Honored in AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies for excellence in film, Rear Window has also been hailed as “one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most stylish thrillers” (Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie....
For nearly 40 years, the Kronos Quartet—David Harrington, John Sherba (violins), Hank Dutt (viola), and Jeffrey Zeigler (cello)—has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to expanding the range and context of the string quartet. In the process, Kronos has become one of the most celebrated and influential groups of our time, performing thousands of concerts worldwide, releasing more than 45 recordings of extraordinary breadth and creativity, collaborating with many of the world's most eclectic composers and performers, and commissioning more than 750 works and arrangements for strin....