Community Calendar: Things to do in Napa Valley
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Saturday, Sept. 21
NAPA FARMERS MARKET
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
AVIATION EXHIBIT
Noon-2 p.m. Philip Krohn & AUXART'S work "Hawks and Doves" takes flight at di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, with a special musical unveiling. A sculptural line-drawing extending over 150 yards through di Rosa's century-old olive grove, "Hawks and Doves" explores concepts of flight lines, points of view, separation and intersection, need and use, and resolution and rhythm. A group of musicians will build an improvised sound conversation in five 10-minute parts, moving from isolated percussion calls to full-throated musical oration, dissonant argument, rhythmic engagement, and a volleying of last words. Tickets are $35; discounts available. Info: dirosaart.org ; 707-256-7500.
7 p.m. Lucky Penny Theater, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, presents "Legally Blonde: The Musical" – the show based on the Reese Witherspoon film of the same name. Tickets are $24-$47, including fees. Additional performances are Thursday and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sept. 29. Info: 707-266-6305; luckypennynapa.com .
Sunday, Sept. 22
Monday, Sept. 23
LINE DANCING
BOW WOW FOR BOOKS
BROADWAY AND VINE
Tuesday, Sept. 24
NAPA FARMERS MARKET
Wednesday, Sept. 25
MUSIC WITH RIC
Thursday, Sept. 26
NEEDLERS' CLUB
Friday, Sept. 27
CRAFT & CHAT'THE CHOSEN'Saturday, Sept. 28
BIKING WORKSHOP & ICE CREAM RIDE
WRITER'S WORKSHOP
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Napa Valley Writer's Club hosts the workshop "Writing about Truth, Power and Real People in Your Memoir" at Napa Valley College (Community Room 1731), 2277 Napa-Valley Highway, Napa. Lead by Joy Myers, founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, the workshop covers self-exposure and boundaries; how to write about family and still be invited for the holidays, and more. Tickets are $45; $35 for club members; $15 for students. Info: napavalleywriters.org ; 707-694-5486.
CHRIS WISER
Sunday, Sept. 29
1 p.m. The St. Helena Historical Society hosts its 20th annual Spirits of St. Helena Cemetery Discovery Walk at St. Helena Public Cemetery, 2461 Spring St, St. Helena. This year's tour is called "Through Their Eyes: A Century of Veterans' Stories 1850-1950." A second tour begins at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $20; $10 for historical society members. Info: ; 707-967-5502.
2-4 p.m. Napans Against Hate hosts a rally and walk at Westwood Hills Park, 3107 Browns Valley Road, Napa. Guest speakers include Napa Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez, Napa Councilwoman Beth Painter, Napa County Supervisor Joelle Gallagher, Rabbi Niles Goldstein; Dr. Peter Shaw (Pastor Pete), Tracy Mayne ("The truck guy") and Heather "Coach" Bailie. The event will also include a performance by the Vintage High School choir. Free admission. Info: NapaDayAgainstHate.com .
SUDDEN CHANGES
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 2
HAPPY HOUR FOR HOPE
Thursday, Oct. 3
MATT TALBOTT
Saturday, Oct. 5
PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ
& FESTIVAL
Noon-4 p.m. St. Helena Historical Society hosts its Heritage Center Museum at 1255 Oak Ave. in St. Helena on the first Saturday of the month. The museum traces the area's history that includes its native people and successive waves of immigrants from Europe and Latin America. Free admission. Info: shstory.org ; 707-967-5502.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
Noon-6 p.m. The 14th annual Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ comes to the Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa, for an afternoon of epic eats, drinks and live music. This year's event will feature a classic car show. Free admission. Beer Garden bracelets are $60 ($50 during presale). Info: napabluesandbrew.com .
1 p.m. E & M Presents hosts a performance of Axis Theatre's "Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch" at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Based on the award-winning children's book by Irene Spinelli, "Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch" include live actors and puppetry. Spanish translation of play text available free prior to each show. Meet Mr. Hatch post-show. A second performance is at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; free for children 11 and younger. Info: eandmpresents.org .
CALISTOGA ART WALK
'MOVING PICTURES' RECEPTION
5-7 p.m. Artist Deborah Oropallo will be at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, to celebrate the opening of her show "Moving Pictures: A Survey Exhibition of Works by Deborah Oropallo and Collaborators." Tickets are $10. Info: dirosaart.org ; 707-256-7500.
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7 p.m. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, presents "It's a Grand Night for Singing." Tickets are $20 online or at the box office beginning at 6 p.m. Info: 707-255-5445; jarvisconservatory.com .
Sunday, Oct. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 9
6:30-8:30 p.m. City of Napa, in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County, hosts the third installment of its Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop – with a focus on soils, compost and mulch – at the Pelusi Building (Kennedy Park), 2296 Streblow Drive, Napa. Learn how soil type influences watering efficiency and how to improve your soil with amendments and mulch. Free admission; registration required. Info: cityofnapa.org/workshops ; 707-690-3117; .
Thursday, Oct. 10
7 p.m. St. Helena Historical Society hosts "The St. Helena Star: 150 Years of Local News" at 1255 Oak Ave. in St. Helena. Panel discussion includes thoughts from former Star staffers. Free admission. Info: shstory.org .
AUTHOR TALK
7 p.m. Author Michael G. Lee visits the New Technology High School Cyber Cafe, 920 Yount St., Napa, to discuss his new book "When the Band Played On" – a biography of Randy Shilts, the trailblazing journalist who was the first openly gay man to be hired by the San Francisco Chronicle as a reporter. The event is hosted by Napa Valley College LGBT Education Program. Free admission. Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $27.
Friday, Oct. 11
'RIPCORD'
PLAYFEST 2024
Saturday, Oct. 12
ART ALONG THE RIVER
FLAVORS OF FILM: 'SIDEWAYS'
5:30 p.m. CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa, hosts a screening of the 2004 film "Sideways" as part of its Flavors of Film series. Following the film, director and writer Alexander Payne and actress Virginia Madsen will be available for a live Q+A. Dinner by Frank Ostini will be hosted in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. Tickets are $165. Info: ciaatcopia.com/flavors-of-film .
Sunday, Oct. 13
Friday, Oct. 18
REMEMBERING SASHA
Saturday, Oct. 19
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Sunday, Oct. 27
Please note event details are subject to change. To submit at item for the Napa Valley Register print calendar, please use this form: napavalleyregister.com/forms/nvrcalendar. For more information, email Samie Hartley at .
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