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CHARLES LETOURNEAU

Executive Vice President, Director of Artistic Planning

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The Festival Napa Valley Culinary Garden at Charles Krug offers a variety of delicious fare from Napa Valley restaurants and artisan food purveyors. Available for purchase nightly both before and after each performance, there’s something for everyone. From charcuterie and sushi to specialty popcorn and ice cream, the Culinary Garden features the best in Napa Valley casual dining. Wine is also available for purchase from Charles Krug.

Festival Napa Valley kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with a festive Opening Night led by conductor Stephanie Childress, celebrating classical masterworks, world premieres, and iconic songs by American composers. 

Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.

From Shakespeare in the redwoods to avant-garde dance in downtown San Francisco, the Bay Area's summer arts calendar is packed with performances that surprise, provoke and delight. This season's highlights include world-premiere theater, bold contemporary opera and major musical celebrations, alongside intimate storytelling events and large-scale spectacles.

Kick off the auction with a very special toast! Bid on a commemorative 3-liter bottle (Double Magnum) from Napa Valley’s finest vintners. Bottles may be pre-ordered to be opened at your Gala table. Reserve yours now and raise a glass to bringing the arts to all!

The trumpeter, composer and cultural force headlines the festival’s 20th anniversary kickoff on July 12 at the Nickel & Nickel winery, setting the tone for a season built on music with meaning.