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November-December Downtown Napa EvEnts find more events at the Valley’s best online calendar: www.napavalleylifemagazine.com tuesDays noVeMbeR 16-JanuaRy 13 (scheDuleD) live Music by Master guitarist eddie Duran napa on ice at locals night at oxbow: food, Music, ‘Tis the season for Napa’s outdoor ice skating rink. Skating and ice skate rentals. Cor- community and fun! ner of 2nd and Coombs, Downtown Napa. Parking available within walking distance Live music by master guitarist Eddie Duran. Django Reinhardt was Eddie’s first inspira- of rink. For general information and weather closures please call (707) 226-1866. tion, followed by Charlie Christian (“He was the big one for electric guitar in a jazz band”), Barney Kessel, Jimmy Raney, and Tal Farlow, who, like Eddie, were known for fRiDay-satuRDay, noVeMbeR 30-DeceMbeR 1 their bright, swinging melodicism. He was a professional at the age of 15, and in the sue f. Payne and friends Present the 17th annual fine art, fine crafts, fine gifts heyday of the San Francisco bebop scene, he played and recorded with such Fantasy show stars as Vince Guaraldi, Red Norvo, and Cal Tjader, as well as with Charlie Parker, Stan Come join the fun and bring a friend to the two day show Friday, November 30th 12 Getz, George Shearing, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Benny Goodman, Barbra Streisand, and -7 pm and Saturday, December 1st 10 am – 5 pm. A special raffle of artist gift items Pearl Bailey. 5 – 9 pm. Oxbow Market, 644 1st Street, Napa. scarlin@oxbowmanage- will be held to benefit Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services. Napa Valley Expo, ment.com 707.226.6529. 575 Third St., Napa. 707.252.4050 http://www.napavalleyexpo.com/map.html WeekDays noVeMbeR-DeceMbeR satuRDay, DeceMbeR 1 oxbow Market tour and cooking class napa b&b holiday tour & taste event Step off the beaten path and join Julie for an insider’s tour of the Napa Valley culinary Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season in Napa! Each historic inn is decked scene and learn the delicious secrets of Napa. Start the morning at the market with out for the holidays with festive lights and entertainment. Sample food and wine pair- Julie, browsing the produce market with its sparkling fresh produce from local farm- ings from Napa’s premiere chefs and winemakers (all included in your ticket price). ers, and selecting cheeses and salumi from specialty vendors. Oxbow Public Market Walk or take shuttles between groups of inns. 3 pm – 7 pm. $65 per person. innkeep- offers the season’s finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the ers@historicinns.com www.napaholidaytour.com unique vegetables and fruits found only at boutique markets. Next we visit a winery for a private tasting to select wine for our meal. Then on to the kitchen, for a hands-on WEDNESDAy, DECEMBER 5 cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast. Wine Train Sing Along Lunch is served on a beautiful outdoor patio or in an elegant dining room. Includes Wine Train Sing Along with new musical artists every month. 7 – 10 pm. Napa Valley tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa Wine Train Depot, 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. 800.427.4124 wines, and logo apron. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. $215. 21+ cookingwithjulie.com Oxbow Public Market, 644 1st St., Napa. satuRDay-sunDay, DeceMbeR 8-9 holiday train festival fRiDay-sunDay, noVeMbeR 16-18 Join the Napa Valley Model Railroad Historical Society at the fairgrounds and enjoy Just be claus crystal christmas - artisan show the fun of model railroading as our HO scale trains run through our version of the For the past 22 years the Just Be Claus artist group has taken care of all your Christ- Napa Valley. 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Napa Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. Gary Valentinsen, mas needs. Handcrafted Santas, Snowmen, Angels, Ornaments, Trees, Decorations, 707.253.8428 Florals, Stockings & Stuffers, Specialty foods, Gift card holders and many original gift items for all of your family and friends. Easy Parking across the street in garage. satuRDay-sunDay, DeceMbeR 8-9 Mastercharge/Visa. Preview Friday. $5 American Legion Post 113, 1240 Pearl St., annual santa’s helpers holiday gift faire Napa. 707.254.8775 bchis4708@gmail.com Held at the Napa Valley Expo, Santa’s Helpers features varied artisans gathered together to make your Christmas shopping a delight.you’ll find many holiday items for sale and great gift ideas. 575 Third St., Napa. 707.257.7144


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