Enjoy the Arts at These 3 Napa Attractions

Art is the ultimate form of self-expression. Humans have long used it to communicate things that we can’t express with mere words. Works of art captivate us and unite communities on an extraordinary plane. Nobody in the country celebrates the arts quite like Californians. Enjoy the arts today at these three Napa attractions.

Lincoln Theater

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater is home to Symphony Napa Valley. Under the direction of Michael Guttman, the theater has brought innovative and engaging programs to the area. It presents world-renowned and emerging artists, and has created and sustained arts education programs in local schools.

Book a seat for Leo Dan on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. This influential Latin singer/songwriter’s career spans more than 50 years and has produced 3,000 songs. The show starts at 7 p.m. Reserve your spot for “Making HERstory: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Reclaiming Women In The Arts.” This performance premiers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at 5 p.m. and the matinee on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at 11 a.m. Lincoln Theater is located at 100 California Dr. in Yountville.

Blue Note Napa

Located at 1030 Main St. in Napa in the historic Napa Valley Opera House, Blue Note is one of the best places for live music in the city. Come down and discover the best of local jazz music. The ideal blend of an intimate club experience with Northern California’s wine country ambiance, an evening at Blue Note is an experience that will delight the senses.

Check out the hallway art gallery that features framed posters of some of jazz’s greatest performers. Get your advanced tickets to Blue Note Napa’s Third Feat with Dennis Quaid and Jamie James on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Looking for something artsy to do on Halloween? Get to Blue Note at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, for a Halloween eve bash with The Deadlies. Dance the night away in your most creative, handmade costume.

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

When you’re craving a museum-like experience in Napa, visit di Rosa at 5200 Sonoma Hwy. A pair of galleries and a scenic sculpture garden offer a variety of collections and exhibitions. Wander down the 1/3-mile trail as it winds its way past dozens of 3D works, then head indoors and browse modern and contemporary displays of work primarily commissioned from Bay Area-based artists.

On exhibition now through Dec. 29, 2019, “Building a Different Model: Selections from the di Rosa Collection” in gallery one. This display features the creations of 40 artists that address the world’s relationships and their vision of social repair. Also at the center until Dec. 29, “Viola Frey: Center Stage” in gallery two. This exhibit includes over 100 pieces in ceramic, paint, and bronze mediums.

Art is something we all experience differently. Some of us enjoy visual masterpieces, while others prefer the soulful sound of music. Enjoy the arts at one of these three Napa attractions today.

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