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Chef Charlie Palmer to Curate Multicourse Dinner at Wine Country’s Signature Charity Event; Over $20 Million Raised to Date in Support of Arts Education
Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming California Wine Country into a cultural destination, is pleased to announce that 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Carrie Underwood will headline the Arts for All Gala at Oakville’s Nickel & Nickel Winery on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s summer season, the Arts for All Gala has become one of the nation’s premier arts charity events, raising over $20 million since its inception to support free and affordable access to world-class performances, public school arts education programs, and scholarships for students and emerging musicians.
“The Arts for All Gala is an exceptionally meaningful and exciting night for the Festival and the Napa Valley community,” said vintner Leslie Frank, gala chair, and Festival board member. “The funds we raise through this event support year round programs offering the arts to all, encourage inclusiveness, and ultimately create a vibrant community.”
Carrie Underwood has sold more than 66 million records worldwide and is the most-awarded female country artist for singles in RIAA history. She has won over 100 major awards including 8 GRAMMY® Awards, 16 ACM Awards, 25 CMT Music Awards, 7 CMA Awards, and 17 American Music Awards. Her 43-city DENIM & RHINESTONES arena tour continues through March and her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency will resume in June.
Guests will enjoy an exquisite multicourse dinner prepared by acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer paired with offerings from the Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel family of wines, and have the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel, wine, and performing arts experiences in a fast paced live auction led by Emmy award-winning auctioneer John Curley.
How to Attend
Reservations are available for Passport and Opening Weekend Patron Pass holders, and table sponsorships may be secured now. A limited number of individual passes will be available beginning March 15 for $2,500 each. Tickets and hotels sell out quickly; attendees are encouraged to book early. For more information on attending visit the Arts for All Gala webpage or call 707.927.3874.