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Julia Valine is a Napa Valley native whose dance journey began at the age of two. From ages 10 to 19, she was a competitive dancer in a variety of styles. Now she teaches and coaches young dancers, encouraging her students to express themselves, sharing the joy and creativity of the art form.
Cellist Beth Vandervennet has called Oakland, CA home for over 25 years, contributing to the artistic life of the region in many ways. While Beth performs in classical ensembles such as the Oakland Symphony, she also creates music in multiple genres with organizations such as Squid Inc. Strings and Fertile Void.
Kwaku Manu is a master Ghanaian movement artist, percussionist, and educator with over 30 years of experience dedicated to the preservation and contemporary evolution of West African performing arts. Deeply rooted in the traditional music and dance styles of Ghana, his work bridges ancestral oral histories with modern global realities.
Philip Agyapong is a dance educator, choreographer, and arts administrator specializing in African traditional, Afro-Pop, and contemporary African dance. As Programs Coordinator at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, Philip supports youth arts education, student development, and programming across dance, music, and theater.
Winter Wonderland, featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
Discover shimmering melodies and learn about the harp as we celebrate the Winter season with Vincent Pierce. MusicTime in the Library is a Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Napa County Library.
Iryna Klimashevska is a Ukrainian violinist based in Northern California. Since 2019, she has served as Associate Concertmaster of the Stockton Symphony. Her musical career also includes chamber music collaborations, festivals, studio recordings, and a variety of live productions, such as the Danny Elfman show, Candlelight concerts, and the immersive Luminescence experience.
OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Golden-age holiday songs, high above the city. Festival Napa Valley invites guests to the spectacular Grand Penthouse at 181 Fremont for an intimate holiday evening with award-winning singer and actress Christina Maxwell. Joined by pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg, Maxwell brings her warmth, glamour, and radiant stage presence to a program that captures the silver-screen elegance of the season.
$7,300 ($4,600 tax-deductible) per person
Includes three days of exclusive programming, April 7–11, 2027, for guests who prefer to arrange their own accommodations or live locally.
$7,800 ($4,600 tax-deductible) per person
Includes three days of exclusive programming and four nights of accommodations at The Meritage Resort and Spa, April 7–11, 2027.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
featuring Mariachi Bonitas, guitar, violin, and vocals
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with festive mariachi music. Join Mariachi Bonitas for lively songs and a joyful celebration of memory and tradition. MusicTime in the Library is a Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Napa County Library.
Festival Napa Valley enriches lives through the power of music. With a focus on youth and education, the Festival offers inspiring programs for students of all backgrounds, tuition-free academies for young artists, and scholarships that nurture the next generation. Through music and wellness initiatives and opportunities for lifelong learning, Festival Napa Valley helps create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community.
Festival Orchestra Napa
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.Ming Luke guest conducts Festival Orchestra Napa in a fun and informative concert of favorites to showcase the full range orchestra instruments. Young audience members will be introduced to the various elements of music including dynamics, tempo, texture, and form and will experience a pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 9am.
Festival Napa Valley nurtures the next generation of artists through tuition-free training, scholarships, and prizes, creating opportunities for rising talent to develop and perform on the Festival stage.
Festival Napa Valley commissioned The Judgment of Paris, an opera composed by Jake Heggie with a libretto by Gene Scheer. Inspired by the 1976 blind tasting that upended the global wine industry and redefined California’s place in the world, this one-act opera is a compelling, humorous, and richly entertaining work that will resonate with audiences far beyond the wine world.
Festival Napa Valley champions the power of music to enrich lives and build a thriving, healthy, and connected community.
Headliner Announced in January
Kaiser Permanente Thrive Community Days provide admission-free opportunities to experience world renowned musicians in live performance each year during Festival Napa Valley's Summer Season. The first 100 ticket purchasers to use code KPTHRIVE26 at ticket check-out receive free admission courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.
