The Master Arts & Culture Calendar|St. Helena

The Gin Game

2009-11-15T23:00:00Z

The Gin Game, written by D. L. Coburn, will be performed at The White Barn on November 13th and 14th at 8 pm and November 15th at 3 pm. In this Pulitzer Prize winning drama, humor and psychological warfare crackle over a card game between two quick-witted residents of a retirement home. The play, directed by Robert Reddington, stars John O’Malley and Gay Nathan. Tickets are $30.00 and include wine and dessert at intermission.

This White Barn performance is a benefit for Hospice. For reservations, call Tim Setzer at 707-251-8715 and then send your check, payable to the White Barn, to 1241 Adams Street, #1135, St. Helena, CA 94574. All tickets are held at the door on the day of the performance. For additional information on the White Barn performances, contact Nancy Garden at 707-963-3408 or visit www.thewhitebarn.org.

The Gin Game director, Robert Reddington, was the Drama Supervisor of the Chicago Park District for the last 17 years of his 32-year career, designing and overseeing citywide theater programs as well as acting as Artistic Director and General Manager of the Theater on The Lake. Bob has acted in and directed numerous productions. He appeared as Jack in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Brian in “A Death of Joe Egg,” and Henry Higgins in “my Fair Lady.
Actor John O’Malley has spent much of his adult life in the academic theater world. Dr O’Malley was a faculty member in the Speech and Drama Department and the Theater School at De Paul University for 33 years, teaching, among other subjects, acting and theater history. John has directed many productions such as “A Taste of Honey,” “Lady House Blues,” “ Death of a Salesman,” and “Hamlet.”

Actress Gay Nathan has performed in several White Barn productions, first as Gertrude Stein in “Gertrude Stein and a Companion” and next in Horton Foote’s “The Carpetbagger’s Children”. Gay is active in theatre in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Poetry Read-Around

2009-11-15T23:00:00Z

If you are a poet or love poetry, come to read some lines––written by you or by others––around and around. This poetry-loving group is led by Gary Silva, Napa County Poet Laureate. Hope to see you at St. Helena Public Library!

Cranium Party

2009-11-16T01:30:00Z

Cranium® is a game, played in teams, that combines trivia, charades, and other parlor games. There’s no need to bring a team; we’ll pair you up with other players on the spot! Join us for an “after-hours” evening filled with laughs and excitement as you put your artistic, trivia, language, and performance skills to the test.

Monday Night Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee Film Series

2009-11-17T03:00:00Z

Join St. Helena Public Library every Monday evening at 7 pm for a free film. In November, the library will celebrate the works of a couple of our favorite authors, Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee, along with a special film for Thanksgiving.

November 16th:
Ranked 34 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films, To Kill a Mockingbird is quite simply one of the finest family-oriented dramas ever made. A beautiful and deeply affecting adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, the film retains a timeless quality that transcends its historically dated subject matter (racism in the Depression-era South) and remains powerfully resonant in present-day America with its advocacy of tolerance, justice, integrity, and loving, responsible parenthood. As Atticus Finch, the small-town Alabama lawyer and widower father of two, Gregory Peck gives one of his finest performances with his impassioned defense of a black man (Brock Peters) wrongfully accused of the rape and assault of a young white woman. While his children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Philip Alford), learn the realities of racial prejudice and irrational hatred, they also learn to overcome their fear of the unknown as personified by their mysterious, mostly unseen neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Duvall, in his brilliant, almost completely nonverbal screen debut). What emerges from this evocative, exquisitely filmed drama is a pure distillation of the themes of Harper Lee's enduring novel and a showcase for some of the finest American acting ever assembled in one film.

Licensing agreements prohibit us from using the titles of films in promotions. Info, 963-5244.

Nature's ART: Leonid Meteor Shower

2009-11-17T07:00:00Z

It is going to be very great with one of the biggest meteor shower events of our lifetime. I would recommend everyone mark their calendars for this historic event. Plus it is just going to be mad cool.

On Nov. 17, 2009, Earth will pass through the 1466 stream again, but this time closer to the center. Based on the number of meteors observed in 2008, Vaubaillon can estimate the strength of the coming display: five hundred or more Leonids per hour. The times provided are optimal view hours for PST, but the Leonid Meteor shower may last up to two days so there may be other times for optimal viewing.

Mind Boosters: program for people with mild memory loss (Up-Valley)

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Mind Boosters, a community outreach program of Adult Day Services of Napa Valley, is a program for people with mild memory loss. Through memory retraining, social interaction, physical and mental stimulation the goal of this four-hour weekly program is to support and assist those facing early memory loss. To attend, participants must have the desire to improve their memory and be willing to take part in a group with others facing similar issues. Time is set aside each day for sharing, socializing and having lunch together. A fee is assessed which covers lunch and all materials. Contact: Celine Regalia or Nivedita Glace, 707-258-9087, for further information

Kids’ Movie Matinee

2009-11-18T23:30:00Z

Movies for children and teens take place every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Room.

November 18th:
After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) is lured into an unbelievable adventure, thanks in part to the persistence of Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai). Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain.

Licensing agreements prohibit us from publishing titles. Info, 963-5244.

Book Discussion: Dan Brown

2009-11-19T03:00:00Z

Join St. Helena Public Library for a book discussion. You need not have read the books to attend.

Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol:
The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.

Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, and The Lost Symbol itself is no exception–a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. Join us as we discuss this latest (and final) installment in the Dan Brown Trilogy along with our favorite pieces of the other two titles, Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code.

Pappy Hour Interviews Nest founder, Ann Trinca

2009-11-19T04:00:00Z

Get stoked for Pappy Hour!

Pappy Hour is the most kickin' talk show to hit the local cable channel (28) ever!

My pal Pappy hosted the Battle of the Bands at the NV Opera House and has recently organized the Rutherford Grange Halloween Bash. His one-hour talk show airs every first and third Wednesday at 8pm and you can watch it online at:

www.napavalleytv.org… (back episodes also under Video-On-Demand section).

Nest founder, Ann Trinca, will be in the "hot seat" (next to cohost Abe) Musical guest TBD at this point. Please check it out and call in. The topic of conversation will be the art scene in Napa. No, I never get tired of talking about it.

Back episodes also under Video-On-Demand section.

“Take-a-Chance-on-Miniatures!” Exhibition and fundraiser

2009-11-19T18:00:00Z

“Take-a-Chance-on-Miniatures!”

Donated miniature work of art will be exhibited in the Museum’s main gallery and be the focus of our winter campaign to raise funds for the Museum’s enriching programs. The Museum members’ preview, artists’ reception and “Take-a-Chance-on-Miniatures!” ticket sale will be held from 5:50 to 7 p.m. Saturday November 28. 2009.

See and purchase Napa Valley artists in a display of inspiration and talent, while supporting the art and history exhibitions and educational outreach of the Napa Valley Museum.

Miniatures will be accepted every business daythrough Sunday, November 15, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Grief Support Group

2009-11-20T20:00:00Z

A group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Friday mornings in St. Helena

Participants will have the opportunity to express the difficult feelings that accompany their loss in a safe and supportive environment.

Meetings are ongoing and free of charge.

For more information please call 258-9080

Supported by Napa Valley Hospice & Adult Day Services
414 South Jefferson Street
Napa, CA 95449
www.napavalleyhospice-ads.org

The White Barn Winter Fair

2009-11-21T01:00:00Z

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Holiday Craft Faire

Friday Night Preview is a benefit for the Arts Council Napa Valley. Evening will include a first opportunity to see what artists have to offer, wine, winter soup, dessert and light music.

Letterpress, silkscreen prints, handcrafted wooden bowls, wreaths, original artwork. Friday night includes wine, dessert, and music.

November 20:5-8pm - Wine Reception Benefit / $25 $10 donation suggested. Benefits Arts Council of Napa Valley

The White Barn Winter Fair

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER (PDF)

Letterpress, silkscreen prints, handcrafted wooden bowls, wreaths, original artwork. Friday night includes wine, dessert, and music.

November 20: 5-8pm - Wine Reception Benefit / $25 $10 donation suggested. Benefits Arts Council of Napa Valley

The White Barn Winter Fair

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER (PDF)

Letterpress, silkscreen prints, handcrafted wooden bowls, wreaths, original artwork. Friday night includes wine, dessert, and music.
Benefits Arts Council of Napa Valley

Monday Night Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee Film Series

2009-11-24T03:00:00Z

Join St. Helena Public Library every Monday evening at 7 pm for a free film. In November, the library will celebrate the works of a couple of our favorite authors, Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee, along with a special film for Thanksgiving.

November 23rd:
This week we take a break from our Capote/Harper Lee retrospective to celebrate Thanksgiving with this special film. Reformed wild child April Burns (Katie Holmes) attempts to make Thanksgiving dinner -- while battling a temperamental oven -- for her estranged suburban family at her grungy New York apartment and anticipates introducing them to her new boyfriend, Bobby (Derek Luke). The plot of this film, a sweet independent film, couldn't be simpler: as April struggles to cook, her estranged family slowly drives toward the city, stopping now and then to question why they're going to a meal they expect to be not only bad to eat, but awkward and unhappy. April must rely on the kindness of strangers to pull off the perfect meal and the perfect memory. Oliver Platt, Sean Hayes and Oscar-nominated Patricia Clarkson co-star in this drama that observes a dysfunctional family coming together to address the past and heal the future.

Licensing agreements prohibit us from using the titles of films in promotions. Info, 963-5244.

Mind Boosters: program for people with mild memory loss (Up-Valley)

2009-11-25T19:00:00Z

Kids’ Movie Matinee

2009-11-25T23:30:00Z

Movies for children and teens take place every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Room.

November 25th:
George Wendt and Christopher Lloyd may be the human stars of this holiday tale, but the true stars are the Buddies: Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and MudBud, the golden retriever pups who must save Christmas. It all starts when Budderball gets his name on Santa Paws's naughty list, and Santa Paws's son, Puppy Paws, decides to take Budderball under his paw in this family-friendly North Pole adventure.

Licensing agreements prohibit us from publishing titles. Info, 963-5244.

Grief Support Group

2009-11-27T20:00:00Z

Monday Night Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee Film Series

2009-12-01T03:00:00Z

Join St. Helena Public Library every Monday evening at 7 pm for a free film. In November, the library will celebrate the works of a couple of our favorite authors, Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee, along with a special film for Thanksgiving.

November 30th:
The toast of New York society after penning Breakfast at Tiffany's, flamboyant writer Truman Capote’s (Philip Seymour Hoffman, in an Oscar-winning role) imagination is captured by the shocking murder of a smalltown Kansas family. Soon he finds himself in a dance with the devil while researching the Clutter family murders for his masterwork, In Cold Blood. This mercilessly perceptive drama shows how Truman Capote brought about his own self-destruction in the course of writing this "nonfiction novel" that was immediately acclaimed as a literary milestone. Hoffman transcends mere mimicry to create an utterly authentic, psychologically tormented portrait of an insincere artist who was not above lying and manipulation to get what he needed. Bennett Miller's intimate direction focuses on the consequences of Capote's literary ambition, tempered by an equally fine performance by Catherine Keener as Harper Lee, Capote's friend and the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, who served as Capote's quiet voice of conscience. Spanning the seven-year period between the Kansas murders and the publication of In Cold Blood in 1966, this film reveals the many faces of a writer who grew too close to his subjects, losing his moral compass as they were fitted with a hangman's noose.

Licensing agreements prohibit us from using the titles of films in promotions. Info, 963-5244.

Mind Boosters: program for people with mild memory loss (Up-Valley)

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

Grief Support Group

2009-12-04T20:00:00Z

Mind Boosters: program for people with mild memory loss (Up-Valley)

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Grief Support Group

2009-12-11T20:00:00Z

Mind Boosters: program for people with mild memory loss (Up-Valley)

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

Grief Support Group

2009-12-18T20:00:00Z