The Green Room

August / September 2008

Lincoln Theater Napa Valley - The Heart of Arts in the Wine Country

Hot performances include jazz saxophonist extraordinaire David Sanborn, comedienne Vicki Lawrence and Mama, country supergroup Diamond Rio, Voices of Latin Rock (Jorge Santana and Abel Sanchez), fun $10 family shows, The Kingston Trio and Sally Struthers in Nunsense! For tickets (707) 944-1300 or visit lincolntheater.org.

22nd Annual Wine Country Film Festival

The festival presents a program of the best films from around the world, Master Classes with industry professionals and special wine and food events. Designed to engage curiosity, stir the senses and raise cultural and environmental awareness, festival venues include COPIA and Hatt Hall in Napa and outdoors under the stars at Alpha Omega Winery in Rutherford. July 31-Aug. 3. For more information visit wcff.us.

Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado

Presented by Lamplighter's Music Theatre

The most popular musical show in the history of the English language, Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado comes fully staged, sumptuously costumed and with a live orchestra. This energetic and lively production boasts a truly diverse character line-up: a prince disguised as a trombone player, an executioner who wouldn't kill a fly and a politician who'll do anything for a bribe. These colorful characters and more fill out the story of The Mikado as alive and relevant today as it was a century ago and just as funny! $35-40. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Napa Valley Opera House. For more information call (707) 226-7372 or visit nvoh.org.

Pete Escovedo & Sons

Timbalero Pete Escovedo played with Cal Tjader and formed his own Chicano-rock group, Azteca, before coming to prominence with Carlos Santana's band in the 1970s. Throughout a long career, Escovedo has focused on a vision of contemporary Latin jazz filtered through a pop-tinged prism. His eleven-member group produces a unique and
powerful sound, a mixture of African, Brazilian, contemporary Latin, jazz, soul and pop styles. $35. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information call (707) 226-7372 or visit nvoh.org.

Day for the Queen

As one of the most anticipated events of the summer, the day is dedicated to the enjoyment of life in the community. Beginning with tennis and golf tournaments followed by a mid-day luncheon and fashion show, the evening continues with a barbecue dinner and dance celebration! Enjoy the entertainment of Pride and Joy as you dance the night away. Prizes are awarded to the winners of the tournaments and gifts are given to all participants. Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Silverado Resort and Spa. For ticket prices and more information call (707) 251-1882 or visit qvhf.org.

Fourth Annual Prime Rib in the Park

Enjoy barbecued prime rib, drinks, appetizers and dessert. Entertainment by local talent Bill James, publisher of the Daily Republic, and wine barrel tasting provided by Wooden Valley Winery. Proceeds benefit the Fairfield Community Service Foundation's Fun on the Run, an after-school program for 5- to 15-year-old students in low-income areas. $75. 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Daily Republic Park, Great Jones Street, Fairfield. For more information, call (707) 427-6927.

Travis Air Force Base Air Expo 2008

Travis Air Force Base will open its gates to the public for the Air Expo 2008 "Above All--Celebrating Air Power over the Golden West." Highlights of this year's Air Expo include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, a C-17 "Globemaster" capability demonstration, a KC-10 "Extender" demonstration, an F-22 from the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Demo Team, and numerous warbird demonstrations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30-31. Free. Travisairshow.com.

A Taste of Solano

Benefiting HEATHER House Homeless Shelter

Enjoy gourmet appetizers and desserts, wine and beer tasting, auction, and live music. Auction donations and vendors are now being accepted. Sponsorship opportunities are available. $50. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Clubhouse at Rancho Solano. Contact Margaret Manzo at (707) 208-4932 or visit heatherhouse.org.

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