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Sep 2, 2019
3 min

Zoppé Italian Family Circus

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

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Aug 6, 2019
4 min

Napa's Historic Resorts

White Sulphur Springs. This is the first in a four part series. Stay tuned! Just two miles west of St. Helena, lies what once was the oldest operating resort in California, White Sulphur Springs. The grounds nestled on the valley floor at the foot the Mayacamas Mountains originally spanned 640 acres of redwood groves, hot springs and “shrubbery, ferns and wildflowers of every variety.” Waterfalls cascaded down the hillsides, “making a panorama of romantic scenery not to be fo

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Aug 5, 2019
4 min

Story of a Corner

The corner of Oak and Brown Streets was the center of history for Napa as an American town. Napa was a winter retreat for gold miners, who bought groceries and supplies from its downtown stores, enjoyed hot meals and baths in hotels and boarding houses, and drank whiskey at Main Street saloons. Until ferries began operating in 1848, travelers had to swim their horses across the Napa River. Two years later, the first steamship, the Dolphin, began to run from here to San Franci

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Be Entertained in the Napa Valley All Summer Long!

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Jun 30, 2019
4 min

Be Entertained in the Napa Valley All Summer Long!

Napa has certainly evolved over the past several decades, with wineries fast multiplying, now numbering several hundred and taking the experiential aspect of living in wine country to a trailblazing high. The natural pairing of wine with food, then led to the local culinary explosion, attracting and producing some of the world’s finest chefs who opened restaurants and worked with wineries, establishing an additional world-class and tasty element to local wine country living.

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Jun 5, 2019
3 min

The Napa Real Estate Market Today

In the past year and a half since the 2017 fires, the Napa real estate landscape has had some unpredicted shifts. Most significantly, it has shifted quickly from a seller’s market to a more balanced market. Right after the fire, sellers were in control of the market, not many were selling and those that were selling could ask a premium price for homes. In that time as the market has settled, inventory has increased significantly and prices have stabilized in recent months. Th

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Vista Collina - Napa’s Newest Lifestyle Resort Welcomes Locals

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May 8, 2019
4 min

Vista Collina - Napa’s Newest Lifestyle Resort Welcomes Locals

At the southern end of the Valley, Vista Collina is the most recent addition to the The Meritage Collection, adding to the bounty under the watchful eye of Napa Valley’s iconic Grape Crusher. As another vacation destination––in what some consider a saturated market––it’s nice to say––Vista Collina has a local-friendly vibe. The luxury resort welcomes visitors from afar and extends the same hospitality to those of us who call Napa Valley home. Approaching Vista Collina, you ca

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May 8, 2019
3 min

5 Fun Ways to Explore the River

El Niño, Atmospheric Rivers, Pineapple Express – residents of Napa County are emerging from a wet winter. What better way to celebrate the return of sunny days than heading outdoors to enjoy the Napa River? One of the defining natural features of Napa Valley, the Napa River winds through forested mountain slopes, vineyards, urban areas, open pasture, grasslands, industrial zones, and marshes on its 50-mile journey from Mt. St. Helena to the San Pablo Bay. From river trails

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May 8, 2019
3 min

HISTORY: May Downtown Napa History Tour

May History Tour will take you on a stroll down memory lane past Napa’s remarkable Victorians and their gardens. Meet at the Goodman Library, 1219 First Street at 9:45 in comfortable walking shoes. Tuesday, May 21st; 10- 11:30am $15 for members, $20 for non-members, RSVP info@napahistory.org or 224.1739 ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD Within easy walking and viewing distance of the Napa River, this area was home to Napa’s first “rich and famous” residents. Most of the buildings were c

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Apr 2, 2019
4 min

Meditate Your Way to Better Health

Twenty years ago, “meditation” may have conjured images of Tibetan monks seated cross-legged, hands facing palm up in their laps, soft chants of ohm and the scent of incense floating in the air. Today, meditation is practiced by many public figures – from New Jersey Senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory Booker, to basketball legend, Lebron James. Public schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centers have all incorporated meditation into their programs. Gone are the days

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Puertas Abiertas - Building a Healthy,
Integrated Community

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Mar 6, 2019
3 min

Puertas Abiertas - Building a Healthy, Integrated Community

Puertas Albertas which translates to “Open Doors,” is a community resource center working hand in hand with Latinos in Napa County. Their bilingual/bicultural staff is a trusted organization by our Spanish speaking community—providing accurate information, solving problems, and increasing well-being and productivity for a more economically vibrant community for everyone. In addition to offering programs related to self-sufficiency and education, health and wellness, and commu

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Mar 5, 2019
4 min

DOWNTOWN NAPA New Stores to Explore

Downtown Napa and the Oxbow District are changing, with lots of new locally oriented shops opening up. In 2018 alone, twenty-eight new businesses opened. 2019 is off to a roaring start, with six businesses opening their doors already. Here’s a look at three that opened in the first week of January this year. Monday Bakery 1412 Second Street 699-2960 or mondaybakery.com Open every day except Wednesday It all started with Rice Krispie treats, baked in a microwave oven, in her

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Feb 1, 2019
2 min

E & M Presents Doo Wop and a Duckling

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

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5 Tips for a Heart Healthy Date: February is the month of love and so much more!

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

5 Tips for a Heart Healthy Date: February is the month of love and so much more!

Move over, Cupid: Valentine’s Day doesn’t have a monopoly on this short-but-mighty month! In order to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it, February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lea

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Hot Lunch Is Cool
Napa’s Operative for School Food Health

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

Hot Lunch Is Cool Napa’s Operative for School Food Health

When was the last time you ate a school hot lunch? That long huh? I challenge you to join your child at any one of the 28 Napa Unified School District cafeterias from American Canyon to Yountville to taste the delicious difference from when you and I were kids. Since fall 2017 NOSH (Napa’s Operative for School Food Health), formerly NVUSD Food Service, has offered healthy, fresh, delicious food to students from K to 12th using as many local, organic and hormone free products

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Women inPower Napa Valley: International Women’s Day Celebration

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Feb 1, 2019
3 min

Women inPower Napa Valley: International Women’s Day Celebration

Women inPower Napa Valley is a local community movement connecting women through empowering discussions, workshops and events designed to elevate one another and advance them to the highest levels of leadership. “We believe women are natural mentors with the ability to teach, learn and collaborate by sharing personal stories and experiences,” says Chapter Co-Leader, Ingrid Hohimer McNicoll. The Women inPower Napa Valley chapter started as a unified local response to gender pa

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Napa Quake Mosaic - Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Complete Project

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Feb 1, 2019
2 min

Napa Quake Mosaic - Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Complete Project

The Napa Quake Mosaic is a collaborative public art project created to honor and memorialize those affected by the 2014 Napa earthquake. The project was initiated with a generous grant from the Napa County Arts & Culture Fund and is now launching a crowdfunding campaign to complete the installation in downtown Napa. The Napa Quake Mosaic project manager and lead artist is Kristina Young. In September of 2014, just after the dust from the 6.0 earthquake had settled, Young bega

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Dec 29, 2018
5 min

Grille 29 - Embassy Suites Napa Valley

You may not think of going to one of the local hotels for brunch, lunch or dinner, but one of our Few Hungry Locals knew where to get a great meal with reasonable prices and she chose our location this time. We made a midday trek down California Boulevard, near the First Street exit, to Grille 29 at Embassy Suites Napa Valley. Chef Chris Johnson oversees the restaurant and we are looking forward to give it a try. On the way to the dining room, we were surprised to see the gro

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Essential Oils for a Healthy, Holistic New Year

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Dec 29, 2018
4 min

Essential Oils for a Healthy, Holistic New Year

You may have noticed over the last few years “essential oils” being talked about more and more, making many think they’re just a trend that will fade away. I can assure you, a fad they are not. Plant extracts have been used for centuries by numerous cultures and religions for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. They were worn by the Egyptians as perfume, and used by many cultures to flavor food, long before scientists found a way to produce natural scents and flavors

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Quality Entertainment: Local High School Performing Arts

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Dec 29, 2018
5 min

Quality Entertainment: Local High School Performing Arts

Napa Valley is known the world over for the finest restaurants, and the wines produced here regale on the world stage; we are blessed to enjoy entertainment on the same order—in our intimate, local venues. But who would guess our local high schools . . . yes, you read that right, our local high schools also produce quality shows which will impress the entire family––whether you have students in them or not. Many people are responsible for the performing arts programs––which i

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Napa Lighted Art Festival Art After Dark

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Dec 29, 2018
5 min

Napa Lighted Art Festival Art After Dark

January 12-20, 2019 Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm | Friday-Sunday, 6-10pm See Napa in a different light! For festival map and more information: donapa.com/lights Light will become art at the 2nd Annual Napa Lighted Art Festival in a world-class public exhibition, occurring January 12-20. Various displays of projection mapping, interactive lighted sculptures and glowing installations will light up the night at approximately one dozen sites throughout Downtown Napa and the Oxbow Distr

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