Thursday, July 17
| 8:00PM
Frank Family Vineyards
1091 Larkmead Lane | Calistoga
At Frank Family Vineyards, the philosophy is simple: “We don’t have customers. We have guests.” Rich and Leslie Frank embody this belief, ensuring every guest feels like a cherished friend. Before becoming a Napa Valley vintner, Rich had a storied career as President of Disney Studios, where his leadership helped shape some of the most treasured films of our time. As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, Leslie spent years bringing stories to life, a passion she now channels into creating memorable experiences at the winery. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, tonight’s dinner invites guests to gather at the winery of two visionaries whose impact has spanned from Hollywood to Napa and beyond.
The evening begins with an elegant reception featuring Frank Family Vineyards’ signature traditional-method sparkling wine. As the sun sets and the Napa sky sparkles above, guests will enjoy a delicious dinner paired with Frank Family’s award-winning wines and a special concert by Broadway singer and Festival favorite Christina Maxwell, performing beloved Disney classics. It’s an evening celebrating the best in wine, food, friendship, and music—set in one of Napa Valley’s most unforgettable locations.
Performers
New York City-based singer and actress Christina Maxwell is an award-winning rising star. She has performed in concert across the globe, including with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City and at the United Nations’ Annual Commission on the Status of Women, as well as alongside Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito in Italy and in solo performances in Paris, Tokyo, and Kyoto. Maxwell made her Festival Napa Valley debut during the 2022 summer season, and she is quickly becoming a Festival favorite. At the intersection of the arts and the corporate world, Maxwell serves as Director of the global real estate firm Related Companies, and she is passionate about arts programming for children.
Venue
1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
Frank Family Vineyards was founded in 1992 by former Disney Studios President Rich Frank. First constructed as the Historic Larkmead Winery in 1884, the stone building on their property is the third oldest in Napa and appears on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Frank Family stewards over 380 acres of some of the finest vineyards throughout Napa Valley, including their iconic Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford.