Allen Toussaint is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. He has produced, written for, arranged, had his songs covered by, and performed with music giants The Judds, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Patti LaBelle, Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack, Aaron and Art Neville, Joe Cocker, The (original) Meters, The Band, The Rolling Stones, Lee Dorsey, Etta James and countless others.
The Emerson String Quartet stands alone in the history of string quartets with an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades: over thirty acclaimed recordings since 1987, nine Grammy® Awards (including two for Best Classical Album, an unprecedented honor for a chamber music group), three Gramophone Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher Prize and cycles of the complete Beethoven, Bartók, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich string quartets in the world’s musical capitals. The Quartet has collaborated in concerts and on recordings with some of the greatest artists of our time. In 2000, the Emerson was named "Ensemble of the....
Victor Wooten, known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, has won most every major award given to a bass guitarist. Victor was influenced by bass mentors Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins, but sites his brothers and parents as his main influences. He was voted Bassist of the Year by Bass Player magazine three times and is the only person to have won the award more than once.
Hawaii – A Voice for Sovereignty is a documentary film by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight that explores the culture of the Native Hawaiians and their connection to the land.
6:30 - 700 P.M. Special Performance by Patrick Makuakane, Kumu Hula, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu., and Shawna Alapa'i, Kumu Hula of Na Pau O Ka La'akea
7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Screening of Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty
Followed by Q & A with filmmaker, Catherine Bauknight
Suscol Intertribal Council presents the premier showing of two locally produced films:
Awakening Healing Voices of Our Ancestors: a destiny reclaimed -- This 30-minute documentary reveals a locally produced pow-wow, featuring its intrinsic beauty and the courage of survivors of post-colonial trauma reclaiming Native American traditions, songs and ceremony.
The second 30-minute film, The Sky is the Roof, documents the ecological impact of colonialism on the local river valley in the spiritual and physical sense....
More than 25 restaurants in the Napa Valley and beyond open their doors for the 13th annual Dinner is Served. Enjoy a special dining experience that includes tax, tip, corkage* and a donation to the Napa Valley Opera House. Seats are limited - visit www.nvohstore.org today or call (707) 266-6030 for additional information.
Paco Pena brings the true spirit of flamenco to audiences all over the world. As guitarist, composer, dramatist and mentor, he builds inventively on the deep foundations of flamenco. His imagination, dedication and skill constantly renew this archetypal Spanish art form. He expands its horizons, yet never loses touch with its visceral emotion.
For nearly three decades, this unique vocal/guitar jazz duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists. With 29 years of performing together, and 26 years of marriage, the devotion forged by this extraordinary couple shows no sign of dimming.
The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s, when many of the great dancers and choreographers of the Soviet Union's ballet institutions were exercising their new-found creative freedom by starting new, vibrant companies dedicated not only to the timeless tradition of classical Russian Ballet but to invigorate this tradition as the Russians began to accept new developments in the dance from around the world.
Juan de Marcos González is one of the most important figures in Cuban music today. He has a mission to show the world the wealth, diversity and vitality of Cuban music. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, the Buena Vista Social Club, Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra and others has made an extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of Cuban music throughout the world.
Twenty years ago, folk-singer, world-troubadour and widely celebrated poet-activist Vusi Mahlasela recorded his first album, When You Come Back. The title track instantly became an anthem in South Africa and Vusi soon became known as "The Voice" as his country fought hard to end the brutal Apartheid regime that had divided the country since 1948. In celebration of twenty years, ATO Records will release SING TO THE PEOPLE this month.
When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they quickly board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest and homeliest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect... until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) falls for Josephine, an ancient playboy (Joe E. Brown) falls for Daphne, and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax! Nominated* for 6 Academy Awards®, Some Like It Hot is the quintessential madcap farce and one of the greatest of all film comedies. 122 minutes
Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers.
A dynamic evening benefiting the Opera House with the NY-based Grammy-award winning vocalist Steve Tyrell and jazz vocalist Diane Schuur.
> Choose $100 seats for access to the 6:30pm pre-show martini hour with Steve Tyrell in the main theatre, with hors d'oeuvres catered by Fish Story Restaurant, complimentary wine and music + preferred seating at performance.
> Choose $85 seats for access to pre-show piano bar party in the Cafe Theatre with desserts, wine and entertainment.
Questions: call 707.226.7372
La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, a favorite for 150 years, features some of the most memorable melodies in all of opera. Semi-staged production with orchestra and chorus. Performed in three acts and sung in Italian with English supertitles
Violetta Party 6:00 to 7:45: +$35: A meet and mingle party for opera patrons of Livermore and Napa.
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With the intensity of a torch singer and the chops of a post-bop saxophonist, Madeline Eastman has forged a singular approach unlike any other jazz vocalist on the scene, in what the Los Angeles Times describes as “a consummate, inventive, endlessly entertaining artist at work…a prime example of what jazz singing in the 21st century can be.” Madeline and pianist Randy Porter perform from their new duo release, "A Quiet Thing" exploring a delightfully diverse array of material, including haunting movie themes, unaccountably overlooked standards, and transformative interpretations.
SPECIAL: Q & A with Director Denny Tedesco following the film
Director/Writer Denny Tedesco's chronicle of pop music's heyday delves back to the late 50s, the 60s and the 70s, an era of all-night recording sessions in cramped, smoke-filled rooms, when real musicianship was not only appreciated, it was demanded. Stocked with rare, historical footage and interviews with the group’s members along with testimonials from music giants Dick Clark, Herb Alpert, Glen Campbell, Cher, Brian Wilson, Jimmy Webb, Gary Lewis among many o...
Mozart’s characterization of a comic opera portraying the climactic (and final) day of the spectacular career of the irresistible and irrepressible master of seduction, Don Giovanni after an unprecedented series of mishaps.
Opener: Kellen Erskine
As a seasoned actor, writer, musician, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC series, “Mad About You,” which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations, his successes also include his most recent book, Familyhood, the long awaited follow- up to Babyhood and Couplehood, his first book, which sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times bestsell....
A NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF IRELAND PRESENTATION. Combining traditional Irish dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology, the show is a thousand-year-old story executed with all the advantages of the modern-day stage show. Since its debut performance in 1999, Rhythm of the Dance has played to over 5 million fans in 33 countries worldwide and, along with River Dance, with which it is compared, has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment.
With over 25 years together, Altan has established itself as one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. The Boston Globe has described them as "The hottest group in the Celtic realm!" The band has toured all over the USA and Europe.
Hailed as "an extraordinarily versatile orchestra" by The Los Angeles Times, the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA is composed of 15 of jazz music's leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis.
Hailed as "an extraordinarily versatile orchestra" by The Los Angeles Times, the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA is composed of 15 of jazz music's leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis.
Returning to the Opera House by popular demand, Portuguese vocalist Ana Moura's soulful and riveting interpretation of her land's captivating Fado style has made her a leading exponent of the Portuguese tradition as it explores such universal themes as lost love, separation and longing.
Georgian concert pianist Khatia Buniatishvili's extraordinary talent was recognized when she was very young. Aged six, she gave her début performance as soloist with an orchestra, and was subsequently invited to give guest performances throughout the world. Khatia’s warm, sometimes sorrowful playing reflects a close proximity to Georgian folk-music. In 2011 Khatia made her recording debut with a Liszt recital on Sony Classical, following now with her first recording accompanied with orchestra for a Chopin album.
Stunning adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy garnered six Academy Awards (including Best Director and Best Screenplay) and guaranteed immortality for screen lovers Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor. Clift stars as George Eastman, a poor man determined to win a place in respectable society and the heart of a beautiful socialite (Elizabeth Taylor). Shelley Winters plays the factory girl whose dark secret threatens Eastman's professional and romantic prospects. Consumed with fear and desire, Eastman is ultimately driven to a desperate act of passion that unravels his world forever. 121 minutes
Upcoming Concerts & Shows
Pre-show Events start at 6:30pm / Sorry, no discounts
A special evening honoring long-time NVOH supporter and trustee Margrit Mondavi. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit.
Napa Regional Dance Company's Spring Showcase highlights choreography from our gifted instructional staff while unveiling the strong technical progress of our dancers. We strive to foster individual confidence through performance and diverse styles of artistic creativity for our students enrolled in classes ranging from pre-ballet through advanced.
Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition into a sound No Depression described as "a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues."
George Cukor draws magnificent performances from his stars in this powerfully guided study in obsession. GASLIGHT is a suspenseful, atmospheric mystery that perfectly captures the smoky, smoggy feel of Victorian London. Ingrid Bergman won an Academy Award for her role as a meek, uncertain heiress courted and married in a whirlwind romance by the debonair Charles Boyer. But when they move back into her childhood home she begins losing her grip on reality and becomes convinced that her husband is trying to drive her insane.
• Running Time: 114 min.
THE SILENCE ("Das letzte Schweigen") begins 23 years ago on a hot summer day, when a young girl is brutally murdered in a field of wheat. Now, in the present day, on the exact same date, 13-year-old Sinikka is missing, her bicycle abandoned in the same spot, leading police to suspect the same killer may be at work again.
• German with English subtitles
• Running Time: 118 min.
