Touring together for the first time, SOLID BLUES brings together gospel icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mavis Staples, "The world's greatest living blues harmonica player" Charlie Musselwhite, the blues-infused rock-and-roll trio North Mississippi Allstars and New Orlean's-style piano and organ wizard Joe Krown for a Southern-tinged, soul-stirring performance celebrating the blues tradition.
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Widely considered one of contemporary African music's most exciting new talents, 25-year-old Dobet Gnahoré performs at the Napa Valley Opera House on Saturday, September 22 at 8 p.m. The singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast has astounded audiences with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing. Tickets are $35 and $30.
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The Napa Valley Opera House recently announced its 2007 Fall Seasonfeaturing 23 diverse performances by artists ranging from Judy Collins to Richie Havens. Rita Moreno opens the 2007 Fall Season with two performances of her highly acclaimed cabaret show from New York’s Café Carlyle, “Little Tributes.”
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The whole audience bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm, everybody singing, "Hi De Ho!"Â Who could forget the incredible sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot jazz orchestra?"Â C. Calloway Brooks, grandson of Cab Calloway and the director of the Cab Calloway Orchestra, has been carrying on this musical tradition, consistently dazzling audiences to standing ovations. Calloway and the CCO perform at the Napa Valley Opera House on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m.
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NÄ Lei Hulu I Ka WÄ“kiu, the dynamic Hawaiian dance company based in San Francisco, performs at the Napa Valley Opera House on Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. The company's performances are a rich blend of traditional and contemporary forms of hula. Their trademark style, called "hula mua," is unique in the hula world. Its progressive style blends traditional movements with non-Hawaiian music.
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Aquila Theatre Company, a troupe of British and American artists dedicated to classical drama, performs The Canterbury Talesby Geoffrey Chaucer at the Napa Valley Opera House Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Founded in London in 1991 by Peter Meineck, Aquila is now based in New York City and tours both nationally and internationally.The New Yorkerraves, "The classics made relevant with superb acting and clever staging."Â Tickets are $35/$30/$15 student with ID.
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Forty years ago the Ramsey Lewis Trio released "The 'In' Crowd,"Â bringing a new sound to the forefront of music--cool jazz wound with a groove of impeccable taste. The Ramsey Lewis Trio will perform past hits and new songs at the Napa Valley Opera House on Wednesday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55.
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Political satirists the Capitol Steps return to the Napa Valley Opera House performing their special brand of humor with three shows beginning Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and $35. Twenty-six years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.
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In two eras, across an ocean, two women learn the secrets hidden inside those they love the most. Word for Word returns to Napa with STRANGERS WE KNOW, verbatim theatrical performances of two stunning short stories by masters of the genre, "contemporary legend"Â Mavis Gallant and the "very funny"Â Lorrie Moore. Told with emotional force and crackling wit, this two-part evening plays at the Napa Valley Opera House on Thursday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
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Donald Pippin's Pocket Opera will perform German composer Friedrich von Flowtow's Martha at the Napa Valley Opera House on Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. The matinee will be performed in English (translation by Donald Pippin) and will feature actors sharing the stage with a pocket-sized philharmonic. Tickets are $35 and $30.
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The Bay Area's acclaimed Lamplighters Music Theatre, in association with the Napa Valley Opera House will present two performances of Donald Pippin's sparkling translation of the gloriously romantic "THE MERRY WIDOW" (original book and lyrics by Victor Léon and Leo Stein, with music by Franz Lehár). Lamplighters Artistic Director Barbara Heroux directs with conductor Monroe Kanouse at the baton.
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Students from Napa, Yountville, Glen Ellen, St. Helena and American Canyon will compete in the first Competition Round of Idol NV at the Napa Valley Opera House on Saturday, January 13 at 8 p.m. Jeff Schechtman of KVON Radio will emcee the performance which will include a diverse repertoire of musical selections from "Amazing Grace"Â to Alicia Keys' "Fallin'"Â to "There You Are"Â by Martina McBride. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with ID.
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