For a comprehensive list of events, shows, exhibits and things to do in the Napa Valley, visit nvlmag.com and click on the calendar on the right column. Our website is updated daily. NOV E M B E R - D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 47 t h e b e s t o f t i m e s Sunday , November 23 Symphony Napa Valley Presents: From Bach to Glass and Back Symphony Napa Valley Presents: “From Bach to Glass and Back,” the highly anticipated return of Belgian violinist and conductor Michael Guttman. Program will include Maestro Guttman, Music Director of the SNV Chamber Orchestra, performing and conducting a range of string orchestra favorites by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Phillip Glass. 100 California Dr., Yountville. Thursday , November 27 Napa Valley Wine Train’s Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving on the Napa Valley Wine Train is a traditional Thanksgiving feast in a non-traditional atmosphere. We’ll have all of the customary Thanksgiving fixings, and of course, a perfectly cooked turkey. The Wine Train Thanksgiving is three and a half full hours devoted to eating, relaxing, chatting and being pampered. Sells out weeks in advance, so book your tickets today. Silverado Car Lunch $129 Gourmet Lunch or Dinner $129 Vista Dome Lunch or Dinner $159 (707) 253-2111. Saturday , November 29 25th Annual Festival of Lights The 25th annual Festival of Lights will take place from 2:00 – 6:00 pm in Yountville. Each year Yountville is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with thousands of tiny (energy-efficient) twinkling lights illuminating the entire town. Established over twenty-five years ago, the Festival of Lights brings together friends, neighbors and visitors alike to "Taste Life Here” and to help kick-off the holiday season in style. Admission is FREE. Tasting Tickets and Commemorative Wine Glasses for sale at ticket booths. For more information call the Yountville Chamber of Commerce at (707) 944-0904 or email info@yountville.com. Sunday November 30 City Winery Presents “Glitz & Glam” Songs from your favorite movies and Broadway musicals old and new, with performers trained by Terry Bradford. And great glitzy costumes! We're bringing glitz, glam, and a whole lot of musical fun to a Sunday afternoon. 2:00 pm, 1030 Main St. Napa. Citywinery.com or (707)260-1600 December 2 & 7 Napa Valley Ballet and City Winery present “Wine Country Nutcracker” Napa Valley Ballet in partnership with The Napa Valley Opera House/City Winery will delight downtown audiences with a unique local twist on a holiday favorite. “Wine Country Nutcracker” is the enchanting story of a young girl on Christmas Eve in Napa, California. Together with her venerable grandfather, George C. Yount, and a very large family of future winemakers, she parties the night away in a custom-built wine cave on the Rancho Caymus, circa 1864. Grandpa Yount is a master craftsman and fashions a delightful toy Nutcracker in the image of a soldier as a Christmas gift for his beloved granddaughter. Is it any wonder, then, that young Elizabeth Ann later dreams of a life-sized Nutcracker prince escorting her through an ice wine woodland to a magical chateau where she is entertained by…well, why not attend the party and see for yourself? Preceded by a special Wine Country Nutcracker dinner prepared by City Winery; a holiday-themed menu and wine selections; and a special magical dessert served at intermission.December 2, 8:00 pm, December 7, 2:00 pm matinee and 7:00 pm. Tickets available through City Winery. 1030 Main St. Napa. Citywinery.com or (707) 260-1600. Saturday , December 6 Ballet Folklorico – Costa De Oro Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro performs Fiestas Navidenas, a Mexican Holiday Spectacular, featuring 25 dancers and a Mariachi ensemble of 10 musicians in a “south-of-the-border” celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true Mexican fiesta. 100 California Dr., Yountville. December 8-11 AND 15-18 Napa Valley Wine Train’s Santa Train Join us from 9:00 – 11:30 am aboard The Santa Express. The Santa Express Train is a magical experience for the young and the young at heart. Ride the express train with our special guest, Santa! Ol’ Saint Nick is going to bring some friends on board. This is a fabulous holiday experience for the whole family. (707) 253-2111. Thursday , December 18 Downtown Napa Culinary Crawl – A Walking Food and Wine Tour Do the Culinary Crawl, a walking food and wine tour featuring Downtown Napa’s best culinary destinations. Walk. Taste. Sip! The perfect way to experience Downtown Napa’s wine tasting rooms and restaurants—all within walking distance. Advance tickets are $30 each, $45 at the door. Each ticket includes specially prepared bites at each stop paired with exclusive drink specials. The walking food tour also includes contests and prizes, making it a memorable culinary experience for anyone who enjoys food, wine and Downtown Napa. Crawl Schedule: Meet Up Location- TBD .2nd Location – Oenotri. 3rd Location - Lucero Olive Oil. Your culinary guide will take the group from the meet-up location to the other stops. 5 pm – 8:30 pm. Please be sure to meet at the start-up location at 5 PM for the start of the crawl and to join the group. For more information visit www. DoNapa.com. December 20 & 21 Napa Regional Dance Company’s 14th Annual Presentation of “The Nutcracker” Please join us as we bring the full magic of this beloved holiday tradition to life for audiences of all ages. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center, 100 California Dr., Yountville. LincolnTheater.com or (707) 944-9900 se new year’s event listing on pa ge 22 Saturday , December 6 19th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade Join us from 7:00 – 8:00 pm downtown for Calistoga’s 19th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade, the ultimate small-town holiday celebration. Celebrating our agricultural heritage, vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks, and construction equipment bedecked with dazzling lights parade down Calistoga’s charming main street to celebrate the Christmas season. Santa himself makes a special appearance during the parade, rain or (moon) shine. This popular Napa Valley event, which gets bigger and better each year, is perfect for the whole family.
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