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Festival Napa Valley, the performing arts organization recognized for elevating Napa Valley as a cultural destination, recently announced its 2019 officers and committee chairs elected at the November 15, 2018 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Festival Napa Valley announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Trinchero Family Estates Principal and Vice Chairman Robert “Bob” Torres, and Trefethen Family Vineyards CEO John Trefethen.
Part 2 of journalist Jeanne Lawrence's report for New York Social Diary on her "annual summer pilgrimage" to enjoy "wine, food, and cultural events over ten days at a multitude of venues throughout the Valley’s Wine Country."
Haute Living, in its article, "How Athena Blackburn Is Living A Luxury Lifestyle With Purpose," by Olivia Hsu Decker, offers a excellent profile of Festival Napa Valley board member Athena Blackburn and her wide-ranging philanthropic activity.
Journalist Jeanne Lawrence reports for New York Social Diary (part 1) on her "annual summer pilgrimage" to enjoy "wine, food, and cultural events over ten days at a multitude of venues throughout the Valley’s Wine Country."
Nob Hill Gazette reports that "It was a stunning opening night for Festival Napa Valley’s 13th season at Meadowood Napa Valley," and that "attendees had a blast at the Patron Dinner at Trefethen Family Vineyards," in their Party Pages coverage of this year's season. [View the PDF]
Haute Living looked back at highlights of this year's festival, writing that "Ten days of world-class talent has left hearts full and minds inspired. From the stunning performances to the unprecedented generosity at The Arts for All Gala, much of the magic that happened at the festival encompasses community, strength, passion, and heart." [View as PDF]
In its September/October issue, Russian Life magazine featured Festival Napa Valley patron Tatiana Copeland, her family history, and her "keen interest in the nexus of Russia, wine, and music."
"The opening night celebration set the tone with a spectacular evening under the stars at MEADOWOOD with performances by opera soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Jonathan Tetelman."
Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming the world-famous wine region into a cultural destination, concluded its 13th summer season with record-setting audiences and an unprecedented presentation of 70 musically diverse concerts, events and programs including 22 admission-free concerts. The festival also raised $2.5 million at its Arts for All Gala, headlined by Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth.