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Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis is a performing Mariachi group made up of more than 50 students in first to fifth grades at Davis-Romero Bilingual Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1980 by the legendary Alfredo Valenzuela, the award-winning ensemble is now led by his son, Jaime Valenzuela.
Morgan Nilsen is an international touring artist and clarinet teacher located in San Francisco, California. Nilsen is a 2006 graduate from the Eastman School of Music for classical clarinet performance and a diploma in Ethnomusicology. A Backun Artist with a diverse and rewarding music career, she has performed in 49 states and plays wireless-clarinet at festivals across the nation. Nilsen teaches music lessons in Berkeley and Oakland, California, DJs weddings on the weekends, and can be found in local Balkan, Klezmer, and Cumbia bands.
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MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!
Coloratura soprano Angela Ragland is a frequent performer with companies including Marin Oratorio, Berkeley Chamber Opera, and the Handel Opera Project. Favorite roles include Semele in Semele, Amy in Little Women, and Cunegonde in Candide. Angela holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Roosevelt University.
21080 CA-1, Huntington Beach
Where the sun meets the sea. Perched on the edge of the Pacific, you’ll find a destination so spectacular, the only way to reach it is to leave the everyday behind. Escape to Paséa Hotel & Spa and get lost into the blue.
Ours is a passion to bring the arts to all — to connect, inspire and educate. Join us in 2024 as we celebrate renowned and promising talents, and all that is our beloved Napa Valley.
Education is at the heart of the guided experiences at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, an iconic estate renowned for its historic role in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a moment that helped elevate Napa Valley onto the world stage. The experiences offer an immersive look into the legend of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars with its world-class wines, delicious food pairings, and breathtaking vineyard views, all nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Stags Leap Palisades.
ANA BLACKWELL
Donor Relations Specialist
Festival Napa Valley presents an exclusive evening at Sutton Tower on November 11, celebrating the release of Dear to Us, the dazzling debut album on PENTATONE by violinist sisters Hina and Fiona. Joined by acclaimed pianist Rohan De Silva, the rising virtuosos perform selections from their new recording amid breathtaking views high above the city.
Gala chairs Mary Beth and David Shimmon have certainly raised the bar for Festival Napa Valley’s tentpole fundraiser benefiting arts education. This year, the Shimmons and co-hosts including Leslie and Rich Frank helped bring New Orleans to Nickel & Nickel winery in honor of the night’s A-list musical guest, Jon Batiste, who started his career in the Big Easy.
Harmony Zhu
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend. Admission-free.
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a deeply musical soul and nimble technician… with utter naturalness and probing sensitivity,” pianist Harmony Zhu has performed as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Delirium Musicum
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Violinist and visionary Étienne Gara and members of his trailblazing ensemble Delirium Musicum wow students with Halloween-inspired selections from the full orchestra’s upcoming album, Cabinet of Curiosities. The morning features a daring fusion of old-world virtuosity and modern edge, performed with the string ensemble’s trademark intensity and flair.
Dear to Us, the debut album by New York violinists Hina and Fiona, is the sound of sibling revelry. Born in New York, these gifted sisters have already achieved remarkable milestones individually: Hina recently won first prize at the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, while Fiona debuted with the New York Philharmonic at 16, and respectively embark on illustrious solo careers. Together, their playing reveals a profound connection shaped by lifelong collaboration, honest artistic dialogue, and complementary interpretations.
Gracious hospitality is more than a gesture — it’s a way of living, shaped by generosity and intention. It’s something Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi know well. Rooted in their Persian heritage — where wine, art, and music are central to daily life — they believe in the power of culture to connect and uplift.
All are welcome to join Festival Napa Valley in celebrating Napa Valley’s newest performing arts and community cultural center – Brannan Center in Calistoga. The festive day begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10am with rotating performances organized by performing arts and culture partners, self-guided tours, family-friendly activities, and food trucks throughout the day.
The Wine Tourism Services regional award spotlights a wine tourism business for elevating the wine region through creative programming, driving visitation and improving the visitor experience. Festival Napa Valley's programs and events take place throughout the entirety of Napa County during the 3-week summer festival at 30+ Napa County wineries and estates. Festival Napa Valley also presents 20+ programs and events throughout the year promoting Napa Valley wines throughout the United States and abroad. These programs and events promote more than 125 different partner wineries, restaurants, hotels, and culinary businesses each year and include Taste of Napa, the Festival’s annual celebration of Napa Valley wines and food.
The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy is an immersive summer conservatory for emerging professional instrumentalists in the idyllic setting of Napa Valley.
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MAGGIE WHITT
Sponsorship and Activations Coordinator