Unplug, sit back and enjoy life, family and circus -- the way it used to be! In 1948, Alberto Zoppé left his native Italy for America, bringing with him a family tradition that dates back to 1842. Today, Alberto’s son Giovanni is the sixth-generation driving force and impresario behind Zoppé, one of the last, old-world, family-run touring circuses. “We are a circus by family, for families,” Giovanni said. E & M Presents brings this charming, entertaining and unique experience

Two shows in February sure to knock the socks off parents and kids! No instruments, no tracks, no mirrors. Welcome to the world of Rockapella! First up and geared to adults, a Valentine’s Night celebration with acapella sensation, Rockapella, Thursday, February 14 at 7:30 pm at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center. The always-amazing, 12-member Napa High School Vocal Music Workshop will open the show. Tickets can be purchased at eandmpresents.org/shows or for more

When Lowell Stallbaum, a retired learning disabilities specialist, attends E & M shows, he’s often bringing not only his own grandchildren and their friends, but other members of his large, extended family. A veritable entourage of eager theater-goers! “It’s such a joy seeing their reactions to the performers,” Stallbaum shared. “And the thing is, the shows combine entertainment and education. I like that they are fun for adults as well.” The new E & M Presents season include

Dog lovers take note: if you think your pooch is worth a million bucks, meet the family team behind the irresistible Olate Dogs, first prize winners of season seven of “America’s Got Talent (AGT)” taking home a cool million dollar check to show for it! On Saturday, June 16 at 2 pm, the Olate Dogs will be leaping, spinning and flipping in one performance only at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater. The show is brought to the Napa Valley by E & M Presents

Kids’ stories - written by kids - come to life when the sketch comedy troupe, Story Pirates, arrives in Napa for two shows of “Greatest Hits,” Saturday, April 21 at 1pm and 3pm, at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center. Free arts activities take place in the theater lobby one hour prior to each show and include: a best dressed pirate contest; guest “speedcuber” New Tech High freshman Tristan Heartt displaying his competitive Rubik’s Cube skills (and teaching tricks

“Lookout, SCIENCE is Coming!!” After all, science surrounds us. Everything we do and deal with in our lives is science. Understanding science helps kids appreciate and relate to the world around them. In character, Doktor Kaboom is an over-the-top German physicist with a no-holds-barred passion for science (and comedy). Sporting chrome goggles, orange lab coat, motorcycle boots and wicked cool hair, he’s been described as “Part Mister Wizard, part Mr. Rogers,” “Better than

“We look for shows that we would like to attend,” shared Evy Warshawski, a partner in the all-volunteer nonprofit that was created in 2015. “While there are many performers who create work specifically for younger audiences, we want to find those artists who have not played Napa and bring something new and fresh to our community.” Interaction between artist and audience is also a key factor in choosing a show. Free pre-show arts activities often relate to the shows on st