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Here, your neighbors might include a Fortune 500 executive, a venture capitalist turned philanthropist, or the former editor of a major publication. Together, you’ll exchange ideas over local theater performances, attend art installations and exhibitions, or enjoy peaceful wellness walks. This is not your second act. It’s your ensemble cast.
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tourism gives back to napa valley
tourism gives back to napa valley
TTourism is often thought of as visitors enjoying world-class wine, dining, and scenery. But for Napa Valley, tourism is much more than a visitor experience, it’s a powerful engine that supports local jobs, public services, and long-term community well-being.
ourism is often thought of as visitors enjoying world-class wine, dining, and scenery. But for Napa Valley, tourism is much more than a visitor experience, it’s a powerful engine that supports local jobs, public services, and long-term community well-being.
Today, the tourism industry employs approximately 16,000 people in Napa Valley, meaning one in five local workers earns a living in hospitality-related fields. These are our neighbors, friends, and family members—servers, housekeepers, farmers, winemakers, drivers, guides, managers, and small business owners—whose livelihoods depend on a healthy visitor economy.
Today, the tourism industry employs approximately 16,000 people in Napa Valley, meaning one in five local workers earns a living in hospitality-related fields. These are our neighbors, friends, and family members—servers, housekeepers, farmers, winemakers, drivers, guides, managers, and small business owners—whose livelihoods depend on a healthy visitor economy.
Every day, visitors spend an average of $7 million at Napa Valley businesses, from restaurants and tasting rooms to retail shops, hotels, and tour operators.
Every day, visitors spend an average of $7 million at Napa Valley businesses, from restaurants and tasting rooms to retail shops, hotels, and tour operators.
Those dollars circulate locally, helping small businesses grow, supporting employee wages, and keeping the economic heartbeat of the valley strong.
Those dollars circulate locally, helping small businesses grow, supporting employee wages, and keeping the economic heartbeat of the valley strong.
“One of the things I’m most proud of is how deeply the hospitality industry gives back to napa valley,” says visit napa valley president & ceo linsey gallagher. “since 2019, tourism has contributed more than $30 million to support affordable workforce housing in our community. That impact is real, and it reflects the values of the people who work in this industry every day.”
“One of the things I’m most proud of is how deeply the hospitality industry gives back to napa valley,” says visit napa valley president & ceo linsey gallagher. “since 2019, tourism has contributed more than $30 million to support affordable workforce housing in our community. That impact is real, and it reflects the values of the people who work in this industry every day.”
The benefits extend well beyond individual businesses. Each year, Napa Valley’s visitor economy generates nearly $108 million in
The benefits extend well beyond individual businesses. Each year, Napa Valley’s visitor economy generates nearly $108 million in
tax revenue, funding essential local services such as parks and recreation, public safety, and road improvements. That revenue helps ease the tax burden on residents, saving each Napa Valley household an estimated $2,000 per year, every year.
tax revenue, funding essential local services such as parks and recreation, public safety, and road improvements. That revenue helps ease the tax burden on residents, saving each Napa Valley household an estimated $2,000 per year, every year.
Strategic destination marketing plays a key role in sustaining this impact. In fi scal year 2025 alone, Visit Napa Valley’s paid advertising influenced 458,000 incremental trips to the region. And the return on that investment is remarkable: for every $1 invested in paid advertising, Napa Valley realized $620 in visitor spending—one of the strongest returns in the tourism industry.
Strategic destination marketing plays a key role in sustaining this impact. In fi scal year 2025 alone, Visit Napa Valley’s paid advertising influenced 458,000 incremental trips to the region. And the return on that investment is remarkable: for every $1 invested in paid advertising, Napa Valley realized $620 in visitor spending—one of the strongest returns in the tourism industry.
This isn’t just building awareness; it’s real dollars flowing back into our local economy that enhance resident quality of life.
This isn’t just building awareness; it’s real dollars flowing back into our local economy that enhance resident quality of life.
Tourism also supports solutions to some of Napa Valley’s most pressing challenges. Since 2019, the hospitality community has collected 1% transient occupancy tax on overnight hotel stays to support workforce housing initiatives. To date, this effort has raised more than $25 million dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for the local workforce—demonstrating how visitor spending can directly support community resilience.
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$2.5b a year, supporting napa valley businesses
Tourism also supports solutions to some of Napa Valley’s most pressing challenges. Since 2019, the hospitality community has collected 1% transient occupancy tax on overnight hotel stays to support workforce housing initiatives. To date, this effort has raised more than $25 million dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for the local workforce—demonstrating how visitor spending can directly support community resilience.
At its core, tourism in Napa Valley is about partnership. When visitors come here, they help sustain jobs, fund public services, and invest in the future of our community. Tourism doesn’t just bring people to Napa Valley—it gives back in ways that touch nearly every resident, every day.
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$107.5 million dollars for public services like parks, public safety, and road improvements
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$2,000 each year in taxes
$2,000 each year in taxes
At its core, tourism in Napa Valley is about partnership. When visitors come here, they help sustain jobs, fund public services, and invest in the future of our community. Tourism doesn’t just bring people to Napa Valley—it gives back in ways that touch nearly every resident, every day. VisitNapaValley.com
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CARABAO
AUTHENTIC FILIPINO FOOD IN NAPA
By Kathleen Reynolds
Filipino food is traditionally cooked for families, not individuals. That’s why you often see generous portions and dishes meant for sharing — it’s rooted in togetherness.
If you’re a longtime Napa resident, you remember when a new restaurant in town was met with comments like, “Italian, again?” It’s taken some time, but Napa now has a whole crop of new ethnic restaurants.
One of them is Carabao Filipino Eatery. Owned and operated by chef Jade Cunningham and her husband Mathew, the restaurant started as a pop-up when a friend loaned them his Butter’s Burgers food truck for the night and their food sold out. They then increased their visibility as a frequent pop-up at Winston’s Café. That’s when co-owner Eric F. Gonzales took an interest in the venture.
“My wife, Amparo, and I went to 15 of their pop-ups, and fell in love with Chef Jade’s cooking,” says Eric, the
son of Philippine immigrants. “Over a decade ago, Amparo and I were manifesting/wishing a great Filipino restaurant would come to Napa.
After getting to know Chef Jade and Mathew, we saw these great young entrepreneurs aligning to our values and our passion to promote our Filipino culture and cuisine. Together, we decided to open the first Filipino restaurant in Napa Valley.”
The couple was thrilled with the opportunity.
“Co-ownership made sense because Eric brings strengths that neither of us have on our own,” says Mathew. “His deep community connections, professionalism, financial experience, and genuine enthusiasm for what we’re building were incredibly
valuable. He also played an important role in helping us gather finances and think more strategically about long-term growth. It felt less like adding a partner and more like completing the team.”
It helped that Eric’s grandmother opened the third Filipino restaurant in Vallejo in the early 80s. Eric says she was an amazing cook and explains Filipino food and culture.
“Filipino cuisine balances sour, salty, savory, bitter and sweet,” says Eric. “Its identity reflects Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American influences. We’re proud of our warm hospitality but smiling often doesn’t mean life is easy; it often means endurance. With over 7,000 islands in the Philippines and 175 languages, there are micro cultures within and food variation amongst regions, but we all love being Filipino.”
Mathew adds, “One of the biggest misconceptions is that Filipino food is singular or one-note. In reality, it’s deeply influenced by different cuisines, layered onto an already rich island culture. Over time, that fusion evolved into something entirely its own. Another thing people don’t always realize is that Filipino food is traditionally cooked for families, not individuals. That’s why you often see generous portions and dishes meant for sharing — it’s rooted in togetherness.”
Jade first visited this country from the Philippines at the age of 16, while earning a degree in hotel and restaurant management, and worked at an Ohio ballpark slinging burgers and roasting hot dogs. Before that, she’d never used a microwave. She returned to the United States at the age of 20 to work a one-year internship at Meritage. She met Mathew who told her that he worked at the French Laundry. She misunderstood him, thinking his workplace was a laundry.
Jade volunteered to work the French Laundry gardens when the pandemic hit. When the French Laundry began hiring again, she was brought on as a worker in Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc. She eventually worked her way up to junior chef at the French Laundry.
The pair, with Eric, opened their warm and inviting space on Gasser Drive in June 2025. The interior is jade green with pink accents and wall murals. A highlight is the mural of a water buffalo.
“The name Carabao comes from the national animal of the Philippines, a water buffalo known for its strength, perseverance and deep connection to the Filipino identity,” says Eric. “As a young girl growing up in Bulacan, Philippines, Chef Jade witnessed carabaos firsthand and grew up embodying their traits of perseverance, patience, and impeccable work ethic. These same values are reflected in every detail of the Carabao experience.”
In the open kitchen, diners can watch industrious staff mixing, braising and adding finishing touches to the dishes. There’s an atmosphere of camaraderie and good humor.
“Chef Jade loves to teach and I’ve seen her encourage our chefs to try new stations and to master them while Mathew leads huddles before every service
gone on a wine tasting field trip and had a Christmas party. All these actions are important in building our strong team.”
Mathew agrees.
“It’s very much a top-down energy transfer,” says Mathew. “Jade is deeply grateful that she gets to cook the Filipino food she loves every day. Whether she was fortunate enough to be doing this or not, she would show up with the same appreciation, passion, and work ethic — and that really shows. She loves to cook, she loves to serve, she loves being part of a team, and she’s very mission oriented. When your leader genuinely cares and is excited to be there, that enthusiasm becomes contagious.”
family share similar values such as local community support, youth, education and promoting diversity,” says Eric, who launched Justin-Siena’s Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program and created a Fundraiser called Ka-In (which means “Let’s Eat”) Napa Valley. “Carabao will be participating in several nonprofit events this year and looking to increase our support in the near future.”
Jade says, “Community involvement shows up in many ways. We support projects Eric is involved with, and we’ve donated excess food production to local shelters. Beyond that, the restaurant itself creates opportunities for our team, for vendors, and for people in the community we serve every day. There’s a ripple effect that comes
who came before us, we hope to set a positive example. Mathew moved to Napa from Michigan at 23 and is now 30. I moved here from the Philippines at 20 and am now 27. Our roots here are still growing, and we expect our involvement in the community to deepen over time as we continue to learn where we can be most impactful.”
If a person knows nothing about Filipino cuisine, where on the menu should they start?
“Lumpia, a pork spring roll, is probably one of the most mainstream appetizers but Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern have both said Sisig is the gateway to Filipino food,” says Eric. “Sisig is crispy pork belly with sweet onions and chili pepper.
However, we have so many other great dishes, so we encourage family style and accept that they won’t conquer our menu in one visit.”
“One great way is to try it with someone who’s already familiar with Filipino food, a friend or family member who can share the experience with you,” says Mathew. “Another option is to lean on your server. Let them know how adventurous you’re feeling whether you want to try something completely new or start with dishes that feel a little more familiar. We’re happy to guide guests either way. Ultimately, while food and beverage matter, the people you’re dining with matter most. Filipino food is meant to be shared, so come with people you enjoy and who are open to experiencing it together.”
Mathew says there are a lot of possibilities in Carabao’s future.
“We’ve talked about expansion, developing a Carabao wine label, extending hours, and hosting more special events beyond our four walls: from winery dinners to festivals like BottleRock. We’re also interested in more event catering, private celebrations, and weddings. The focus is on thoughtful growth that stays aligned with who we are.”
“Carabao is built on love, intention, and attention to detail,” says Jade. “We work hard every day, make decisions guided by our values, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We’re a young, gritty, hardworking team with a clear vision. Our goal is to keep pushing ourselves, not just to be the best Filipino restaurant in Napa, but to set a new standard for Filipino food and hospitality more broadly.”
Mathew sums it up. “There’s a quote often attributed to Henry Ford. ‘If he had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.’ People don’t always know what they want until they see it. Part of being an entrepreneur is having the courage to take risks, lead with vision, and build something new. That’s what we’re striving to do with Carabao.”
Carabao is an intimate space, so reservations are suggested, walk-ins as available. Reservations can be made on the website. For more information, visit carabaonapa.com.
707.363.2133 (direct) 1405 Second Street, Napa ellen.politz@corcoranicon.com EllenPolitz.com
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Bernhard Krevet
Remembering a Dedicated Champion of the Friends of the Napa River
Years ago, I was asked to write an article for Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine about the history of the Friends of the Napa River (FONR), the group which formed and led Napa’s incredibly successful flood control effort. I contacted Bernhard Krevet, the current and only the second president to lead the Friends, to ask for an interview.
Bernhard joined the Friends in 1997 almost as soon as he and his wife Ursula moved to Napa. He didn’t just “join” FONR, from the beginning he was a leader.
Although the flood control design work was pretty much complete, getting the two-thirds voters’ approval to pass the initiative was going to take work. Bernhard
rolled up his sleeves, and after passage, didn’t stop working for over twenty years, championing river and watershed issues to make sure the community’s best interests were heard. Sadly, he passed away in late September last year.
Bernhard agreed to that Marketplace interview, but
insisted that I include Moira Johnston Block, who is regarded as the founder of the FONR. She was known as a formidable leader and a persuasive, outspoken speaker who helped both flood control opponents as well as government officials believe in and adopt the program. Moira had a deep and genuine joy for life, was always a pleasure to talk to, and I agreed to include her in the interview. Still, I was apprehensive – Moira was navigating dementia, and I worried how our talk would go. Bernhard sloughed off my concerns, said he would be present during the interview and assured me that it would go well.
I faced Moira and Bernhard sat behind me and mostly just listened. Throughout, Moira was a bit lost at times about some facts, the people involved or the sequence of events. When that happened, her brow would furrow and she would look past me to Bernhard. He never corrected her but smiled, as he would gently remind her of the information she couldn’t quite retrieve. Each time, I was amazed at the kind and soft way he supported her with love and encouragement, and each time she regained her composure as a result of his tender guidance.
I can’t remember much of what we talked about that day, or
frankly, the article that came out of it. What struck me at the time and has stuck with me all these years was the loving way I watched Bernhard help his friend. It was an act of calm compassion and a true display of friendship. Bernhard taught me a lot that day, and that wasn’t even the point.
Bernard was born in southern Germany in an area that is now part of Poland. He went to work for IBM in Stuttgart, Germany and met Ursula Ehret, who also worked there. Bernhard was on the tech side of things, but his bosses were impressed with his ability to convey complex concepts to co-workers, and
he was promoted to do just that. He and Ursula married in 1964, and the couple was transferred to New York. Bernhard’s career was on the rise, and the family relocated a lot, with two stints in Germany, one Dallas and a few others places, and eventually Cupertino. By then, the Krevets had two sons and a daughter. The family wanted to settle in the area and searched from Monterey, throughout the East Bay and towards Sacramento before deciding to buy in Napa. They moved to the Yacht Club. Bernhard almost immediately bought a boat and joined the Friends of the Napa River.
“Bernhard was smart and detail oriented,” said Chuck Shinnamon, the current president of FONR. Bernhard wasn’t afraid to push people to take action that would benefit the river, but he was always a gentleman about it. “He was a smile with a backbone,” Chuck added.
“I was in countless presentations by Bernhard,” said former County Supervisor Brad Wagenknecht, who himself was active with flood control and other river related initiatives. “He was always prepared to
~Ursula Krevet “
He was always teaching people. I loved him, and he loved people.
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speak, and he always did it right. At times over the years, he had to deliver critical, even disagreeable news, but he never did it disagreeably. He set a high bar for community environmental presentations. His stature will be missed.”
Chip Bouril, a FONR Advisory board member who served on the Flood Control Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), said “I recall that Bernhard attended almost every TAP meeting, usually as the sole representative of ‘the public.’ His input was always charmingly polite and constructive; he was to me an appreciated fixture of the TAP meetings.”
Ursula said Bernhard was always working on FONR business, which sometimes drove her crazy. “We enjoyed watching NCIS together, but I knew as soon as it was over, he’d go upstairs and start working.” The 2014 earthquake was the night before the FONR’s annual River Festival. Ursula said as soon as it was obvious that despite things being strewn everywhere their house was okay, Bernhard left for downtown to see how things looked there. She describes him as a very happy man. “He was always teaching people. I loved him, and he loved people.”
Longtime community leader Dorothy Salmon worked with Bernhard for 20 years, and said of him, “Bernhard’s dedication as the Friends of the Napa River’s voice and force for leadership, non-stop advocacy and passion, was his life. He will be missed forever and always remembered as one of Napa’s heroes.”
Ursula Krevet with Congressman Mike Thompson honoring Bernhard.
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Mo, Kim, Mara and Fernando exploring the Napa Lighted Art Festival in Downtown Napa.
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The top four winners from IDOL Instrumental 2026 presented by E & M Presents: Jose Crespo, Kevin Quintero, Evan McGrath and Elias Rodriguez.
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John Dunbar, Jeri Hansen, Debra and Mark Dommen
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NAPA’S CLIMATE FUTURE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT 2026 SUMMIT
By Kathleen Reynolds
On March 26, Napa Climate NOW! and Napa Valley College will host the fourth annual Napa Climate Summit, a free community event spotlighting the investments and partnerships aimed at making Napa County more resilient in the decades ahead.
This year’s theme, “Resilient Napa,” reflects a growing recognition that climate adaptation is no longer a theoretical exercise—it’s an economic imperative. County Board of Supervisors Chair Amber Manfree will open the program and highlight the importance of being proactive in the face of increasing extreme weather events.
“Napa’s economy depends on a climate that is conducive to agriculture and tourism,” she says. “Napa County is proactively partnering with many organizations to reduce wildfire risk, prepare for future disasters, manage water resources sustainably, and plan ahead for sea‑level rise.”
Few regions feel the financial consequences of climate change as acutely as Napa. Wildfires threaten vineyards and hospitality businesses. Drought and shifting weather patterns complicate water management. The Summit’s agenda reflects this intersection of environmental and economic vulnerability, and the local efforts to get ahead of it.
Amber Manfree County Board of Supervisors Chair
Joe Nordlinger CEO of Napa Firewise
~ Lucas Patzek, Napa RCD’s Executive Director “
By restoring our creeks and managing our water collaboratively, we aren’t just preparing for climate change, we’re securing a resilient future for the next generation of Napa stewards.
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One of the headline presentations comes from Joe Nordlinger, CEO of Napa Firewise, who will outline the Valley Stewards Initiative. The project is a rare public‑private collaboration that brings landowners, agencies, and investors together to reduce wildfire risk into measurable outcomes at a landscape scale. It’s the kind of model that climate economists point to as essential: shared risk, shared investment, shared benefit.
The Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) will highlight two major initiatives reshaping the county’s natural infrastructure. The organization is restoring more than 170 acres of wetlands and floodplains in the Suscol and Huichica Creek watersheds, projects that buffer the region from flooding and sea‑level rise while expanding public access to open space. At the same time, Napa RCD is launching a Napa River Watershed Group, a collaborative forum for farmers, tribal partners, and residents to manage water resources and reduce wildfire threats, securing a resilient future for all residents.
“In Napa County, our local watersheds are the lifeblood of our community, providing 85% of our water,” says Lucas Patzek, Napa RCD’s Executive Director. “By restoring our creeks and managing our water collaboratively, we aren’t just preparing for climate change, we’re securing a resilient future for the next generation of Napa stewards.”
The Summit’s second panel turns to community‑based strategies and clean‑energy innovation. Pacific Gas and Electric, the Summit sponsor, will provide an update on its work to underground utility lines—an expensive but critical step in reducing wildfire ignition risk. Other
presentations will explore the hydrogen‑powered Resiliency Center in Calistoga, the City of Napa’s plans to generate energy from solid waste, and regional efforts to build the skilled workforce needed to support a transition to renewable energy.
After the panels, attendees can connect with local organizations during a social hour featuring wines produced by Napa Valley College. Agencies involved in resiliency efforts will provide more information along with displays and fun giveaways.
2026 marks 11 years since Napa Climate NOW! first came together—a small group of residents who decided that waiting for someone else to solve global warming wasn’t an option. What began as a grassroots effort has evolved into a community wide push to cut climate pollution and strengthen Napa’s resilience in the face of rising climate risks.
Beth Painter, Napa City Councilmember and member of the Napa Climate Summit planning committee, hopes the event empowers residents. “The speakers will present some leading‑edge actions for making us ‘Napa‑strong’ in the face of climate change,” she says. “Everyone in the community is invited to learn how you can help our broader community, as well as your home, to ensure a secure future.”
The 2026 Napa Climate Summit will be held at the Main Theater in the Performing Arts Center at Napa Valley College. Free parking and ample bicycle parking will be available. For more information, contact Chris Benz at christinabbenz@ gmail.com or 707‑492‑0089.
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February
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The Napa Lighted Art Festival
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Peter & Alice
In 1932 there was a meeting between Alice Liddell Hargreaves, the inspiration for “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,” and Peter Llewellyn Davies, one of the boys who inspired “Peter Pan.” During their brief encounter, their sometimes-troubled real lives are revealed, as they struggle to be distinct from the fantasy characters they inspired. What motivated authors Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie to become so deeply involved in the lives of the real Peter and Alice in the first place? The Guardian called it a tale of “the agony and the ecstasy of inherited fame.” luckypennynapa.com
The Napa Lighted Art Festival i s back! Talented artists from around the world come together to illuminate the night in Downtown Napa. Bring your family and friends to experience the beauty, creativity, and innovation of lighted art. With all new artwork, the Napa Lighted Art Festival is free and walkable. This year features 15 lighted art installations. Friday-Saturday 6-10pm, Sunday-Thursday 6-9pm. donapa.com/lights
Ozomatli
Celebrating 30 Years the Soundtrack of L.A. If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995, the six-piece, multi-genre band has been a cultural force, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences
into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of LA. In 2025, Ozomatli celebrated an incredible milestone: 30 years of bringing their dynamic, genre defying music to audiences around the world. Their 30 Revolutions Nationwide Tour is a celebration of three decades of music, community, and culture.
showcasing local and Asianowned partners. Film lineup and festival badges are available online. nvaaff.com
2nd Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival
Celebrate authentic Asian and Asian American voices through cinema, cuisine, and community connection! This year’s festival will include curated screenings highlighting diverse Asian and Asian American stories, a special theme honoring Asian American Women in Film, filmmaker Q&As and panel discussions, cultural and culinary experiences
FEBRUARY 7
20th Annual A Cappella Extravaganza
Get ready for one of the most spectacular musical events of the year—the 20th Annual A Cappella Extravaganza. The headliner this year is the phenomenal Six Appeal! This internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble is known for their unmatched harmonies, dynamic energy, and unforgettable performances that blend music and humor in perfect harmony. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening celebrating 20 years of a cappella excellence. Experience the power of voice. Celebrate the music. uptowntheatrenapa.com
FEBRUARY 7
Get ready for Smokehouse at Tonewood & Courage!
This blues trio will have you up out of your seat with the epic guitar stylings of Anthony Paule, screaming keys of Eamonn Flynn, and the thumping beats from Willy Jordan. These players are truly world-class musicians with a true appreciation for blues. Get your tickets today at Eventbrite. tonewoodandcourage.com
Oxbow District gnome hunt from 6-8pm! Families can pick up a passport at the Napa Yard to set out on a fun adventure to collect stamps from each gnome. During the hunt, you can learn about where these gnomes have traveled and where they are heading next. This walkable exploration around the Oxbow District will have music, drinks, and giveaways and will be a fun night for the whole family. donapa.com/lights
FEBRUARY 7
Oxbow Gnome Hunt
Find all 12 of the giant Roaming Gnomes at the
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John Wheeler, Mark Harold, & Tom Miller
John Wheeler, Mark Harold, & Tom Miller are back at Tonewood & Courage to kick off the February No Cover Musical Happy Hour(s)! Come check listen to some great classic rock tunes with a group of premier players. As always, drinks will be flowing, pizzas will be cooking, and a great
February
time will be had by all! Music starts at 6pm. tonewoodandcourage.com
FEBRUARY 13
Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
Cho was recently inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. Henry was co-creator, co- producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC. Henry’s one-hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” was also on Netflix.
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FEBRUARY 13
The Rivertown Blues Society Monthly Meeting
The February meeting at Tonewood & Courage features guitarist Sean Allen, drummer Nick Carico, and bassist Brian Courtney as they hold forth on several regional variations of the American Blues genre. Despite the
Society’s academic leanings, this promises to be an infectiously fun seminar with occasional outbursts of dancing anticipated. The beer will be cold, the pizza and music will be hot. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Visionary Grammy Awardwinning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. He effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature style. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history—Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead—and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers.
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With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker’s uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black” revitalizes the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons, for a truly one-of-a-kind show. The energetic show features Barker in character throughout the entire evening, walking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Hurt” and “Ring of Fire,” complete with a full backing band.
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FEBRUARY 21
The Elovaters –Sunburn Tour 2026
FEBRUARY 22
Thee Sinseers & The Altons
Straight out of East LA and led by multi-instrumentalist, producer and singersongwriter Joseph Quiñones, the Thee Sinseers feature a full brass section led by Eric Johnson (tenor sax), Steve Surman (bari sax) and Joseluis Jimenez (trombone). The lineup also includes sweet harmonies and a tight rhythm section consisting of Christopher Manjarrez (bass), Francisco Flores (guitar), Bryan Ponce (guitar/vox), Luis Carpio (drums/vox), and Adriana Flores (vox). Together they are a part of a community of musicians who are tying together the nostalgic and the classic with the innovative and the new to bring a unique sound to soul music.
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FEBRUARY 20
The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. They won Artist of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards. The Elovaters are currently touring in North America and the Pacific Islands in support of their 2023 full-length album Endless Summer. uptowntheatrenapa.com
FEBRUARY 23
Madeleine Peyroux
“There is magic in live music that cannot be diminished,” says Madeleine Peyroux. For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls. From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris,
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to captivating thousands on sold out world tours— Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community.
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One of the most profound lessons ZZ Ward learned from growing up listening to the blues greats was to be authentic to your story. When the LA-based singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist began to write new music, she found herself in the midst of one of the biggest life changes a person will ever experience: motherhood. The resulting music is her truest and most blues-infused to date. Freed from the pop pressures of her previous major label, ZZ is able to fully embrace the blues, her most formative influence. Her Sun Records debut, Liberation, features a program of originals and reimagined blues favorites done in ZZ’s singular way. Encompassing greasy Chicago blues, foot-stomping Delta blues, rootsy garage rock, and vintage soul, the album is almost a ZZ-curated survey of the blues. ZZ’s sophomore album, The Storm, peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, highlighted by singles featuring Grammy Award winners Fantastic Negrito, “Cannonball,” and
Gary Clark Jr., “Ride,” which was also the end title song for Pixar’s feature film Cars
3. This past summer ZZ was personally picked by Slash to open the tour for his own blues album.
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Chris Isaak
Over the course of his forty-year career, multiplatinum selling and Grammy Nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has performed to soldout crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits include thirteen critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve charttopping singles along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do! His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series The Chris Isaak Show on Showtime. Isaak was honored in 2022 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance by the Americana Honors. 2024 marked the 35th Anniversary of Isaak’s beloved Heart-Shaped World album, which includes his breakthrough classic “Wicked Game.”
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In 1932 there was a meeting between Alice Liddell Hargreaves, the inspiration for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and Peter Llewellyn Davies, one of the boys who inspired “Peter Pan.” During their brief encounter, their sometimes-troubled real lives are revealed, as they struggle to be distinct from the fantasy characters they inspired. What motivated authors Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie to become so deeply involved in the lives of the real Peter and Alice in the first place? The Guardian called it a tale of “the agony and the ecstasy of inherited fame.”
Godspell presents the timeless parables of Jesus in an entertaining way that has captivated audiences from its original production in 1971 through to today. Using an eclectic blend of theatrical styles and songs the messages of Jesus dance across the stage. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz who went on to create Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden and more. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” “Godspell” features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” MARCH 6-22
“The Little Theatre Company That Could”
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Craig Corona – No Cover Musical Happy Hour(s)! With influences from Hank Williams to John Denver to Crosby Stills and Nash, Craig writes and performs folk music with a distinctive country flavor. In 1997, Craig released his first full length CD, Sawmill Town, featuring ten original tracks rich with rural American hopes and dreams. Craig’s early influences of folk, country, and bluegrass are showcased by his melodic vocals and rich harmonies. In 2012, Craig
released his long-awaited sophomore album, About Time, which further explored his diverse music background through instrumentation including pedal steel, banjo, and lap steel. While Craig is best known as a solo singer/ songwriter, he also tours as a one man jukebox. Doors open and show at 6pm. tonewoodandcourage.com
loved by a multitude of fans since the 1970s, is now more alive and compelling than ever. This five-time Grammy Nominated ensemble is exploring new musical territory and bringing an exceptional musical performance to stages everywhere. Always exploring the possibilities of progressive, classical, and world influences—with tangled roots of soul, rhythm, and blues—Ambrosia is continuing to entertain their original fans while still engaging newer audiences.
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FEBRUARY 28
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
For over 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed
the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world, ”a title the members carry with them with the highest honor.
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