Napa Valley Register Arts & Life

07/12/2023

What “May December” shows is how the “process” affects the outcome. Without meeting Gracie (Julianne Moore), Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) might have delivered a different performance. With her as a resource, it has to be different.

06/12/2023

This year, the Napa Regional Dance Company’s production of “The Nutcracker” returns to full strength with a full orchestra.

06/12/2023

Festival La Onda tickets go on sale, Sing Napa Valley holiday concert, carolers at Meuse Gallery and more in this week's Napa Valley Art Notes.

06/12/2023

But the season ender came down to the final vote and who was going home with the Len Goodman mirror-ball trophy.

04/12/2023

Headliners for the two-day event at the Napa Valley Expo will include Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández and Junior H, according to La Onda’s creator Latitude 38 Entertainment, the longtime producer of BottleRock.

04/12/2023

The venerable La Hacienda has been open in Napa since 2014 and is a terrifically delicious place with plenty of budget-friendly options. It is a "cut-above" in both interior and

04/12/2023

Interior designer Amelia Robison helped create homey, welcoming atmosphere at Charlie's, St. Helena's newest restaurant.

04/12/2023

While gift options for wine lovers are abundant, there are also numerous specialty food stores across the region.

04/12/2023

Part of my responsibility is to ensure this magic can be experienced by our whole community, not just the select few. I believe that good, local, fresh food is for

02/12/2023

We want our gifts to look sophisticated and beautiful, but without all the waste, exploitation, and environmental burden. Thankfully, there are numerous eco-friendly wrapping options to consider.

02/12/2023

There’s no question that Napa City needs a new police building.

01/12/2023

The issue with the abundance of leftovers present in our fridge that radiates the essence of flavors like no other time of year is that there is so much food.

01/12/2023

“Bulb” is a term we use to refer to embryonic plants, such as daffodils, narcissus and lilies.

01/12/2023

This pot-bound condition is all-too-common with woody plants and trees that sit too long in the nursery.

01/12/2023

The Winter Market, with items from 25 designers and makers, is returning to St. Helena Dec. 9-10 after a three-year absence due to the pandemic.

01/12/2023

It seems like an eternity since the last Indiana Jones film was released. But, folks, it was part of the summer onslaught. After “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” something like Indiana Jones does get buried.

01/12/2023

An all-Spanish, modern take on the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” by Napa Poet Laureate Aisha Rivera debuts at Napa Valley College this weekend.

An all-Spanish, modern take on the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” is set to fill the stage at Napa Valley College this weekend.

30/11/2023

Tinged with moments that will remind you of “American Psycho,” “Psycho” and “Brideshead Revisited,” “Saltburn” isn’t the college drama you think it will be.

30/11/2023

James Marsden compares the structure of "Jury Duty" to a giant Jenga tower. "The more pieces you take out, the more precarious it becomes," he says. In the hybrid series, Marsden plays a heightened version of himself, reporting for jury duty.

29/11/2023

The city of St. Helena lit its wine barrel holiday tree on Wednesday night. But how does the 36-foot tree actually get assembled on the city's downtown streets?

29/11/2023

An all-Spanish, modern take on the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” is set to fill the stage at Napa Valley College this weekend.

29/11/2023

Constructed much like the princess films that have built the company, “Wish” follows a 17-year-old as she applies to apprentice King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine), who can make wishes

29/11/2023

Napa Valley College hosts the world premiere of the play "Holiday Happenings," Napa Valley students exhibit their work at Napa library and more in this week's Napa Valley Art Notes.

29/11/2023

Even though she’s not the best dancer, the judges set her up for the dramatic “we’re not eliminating anyone” announcement at the end of Tuesday’s show.

27/11/2023

Napa Mary’s Pizza Shack reopens with new ownership after monthslong closure.

27/11/2023

As the weather chills and the days shorten, I look forward to comfort food and cozy fireside evenings. Few things speak comfort food to me more than creamy, buttery mashed

26/11/2023

Need advice about gardening, landscaping, pest management and more? The Master Gardeners of Napa County are here to help. This is a collection of their most recent columns.

25/11/2023

Slack is not about procrastination — quite the opposite!

25/11/2023

Meet Suchi Dasika of Marigold Kitchen. Her specialty is South Indian cuisine.

A Napa Valley 10 Questions: She's launched a 'blooming' business. Meet Suchi Dasika of Marigold Kitchen. Her specialty is South Indian cuisine.

24/11/2023

There are numerous methods to cloning plants.

24/11/2023

There’s a real “I can do anything I want” attitude to “Next Goal Wins” that makes it about as inspiring as a student film without structure.

23/11/2023

Attendees will receive a special announcement and an update of plans for the 2024 festival, says organizers. Who do you want to see at BottleRock 2024?

Organizers of the BottleRock music festival will host a neighborhood forum about the annual event Nov. 28 at the Napa Valley Expo.

23/11/2023

🦃 Readers, we are forever grateful for your continued support during this challenging year. We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday.

22/11/2023

REMINDER: Cameo Day is Monday, Nov. 27.
“We really try to offer an experience that’s unlike the one you’re going to have at a big theater,” Cathy Buck, Cameo Cinema proprietor, says.

As one of the few single-screen theaters in California, Cameo Cinema offers a unique experience for Napa Valley residents.

21/11/2023

Angela Hoxsey is a professional organizer living in the Napa Valley. Find helpful tips in her column "House of Order."

20/11/2023

Napa’s cocktail craze continues. Three such establishments recently opened up in a 30-day span, including The Fink, The Haven at CIA, and The Lincoln.

20/11/2023

Within an unassuming strip-mall storefront in American Canyon is an unlikely hub for the simple yet satisfying Hawaiian plate lunch.

20/11/2023

I love the fall. The slowing pace and the changing colors inspire me to bring both inside my home. Luckily, I can find them in abundance at Napa Farmers Market.

19/11/2023

Like a traditional holiday special that aired during the 1960s and ‘70s, Hannah Waddingham’s offering for AppleTV+, which begins streaming November 22, features a little of everything – music, guests, comedy, gorgeous clothes.

18/11/2023

As the 2023 harvest winds down, it’s a good time to examine efforts being made in Napa’s wine industry to reduce climate impact and adopt sustainable practices.