The Napa Valley Symphony presents its fourth classical subscription concert of the season, featuring acclaimed violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, on Sunday at 3 p.m., and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the newly refurbished Lincoln Theater in Yountville. Recognized as one of the foremost instrumentalists of her generation, Ngwenyama will perform Vaughan-Williams' "Suite for Viola and Orchestra." In addition, the symphony will perform "Carnival Overture" by Dvork and "Petrouchka" (1947 version) by Stravinsky.

di Rosa Preserve presents Alan Rath: New Works

The Capitol Steps, one comedy group certain to never run out of material, brings its spare-no-politician humor to Napa for three performances this weekend.

"Kiss Me Kate," the musical comedy masterpiece that combines the talents of William Shakespeare and Cole Porter, opens Friday at Napa Valley College.

For more than 27 centuries Chinese acrobats have been thrilling audiences, making it the "longest running" folk art form in history. In China acrobats are revered much the same way prima ballerinas and opera singers are in the West. The performers of the Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of this honored tradition, mixing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

Revolver, a quartet of seasoned rock musicians who grew up rocking to the sounds of the '60s, will make its first Napa appearance at DG's Saturday. Inspired by the songwriting and melodic hooks of groups like the Beatles, Stones, Beau Brummels, Hollies, Kinks, Animals, Lovin' Spoonful and Buffalo Springfield, they took up instruments and formed groups to experience the energy and sensations of playing in a fired-up band. Some of the first tunes they learned were some of the well-crafted gems from artists of the '60s.

A major musical event occurred in the Napa Valley this past weekend -- the San Francisco Opera production of Mozart's serio-comic "Don Giovanni" at the Lincoln Theater, starring the Adler Fellows and members of the Napa Valley Symphony and Napa Valley Chorale.

The one-time "Jazzmobile" was recovered by Oakland police, but a planned fundraiser and celebration of drummer Dave Black will go on as scheduled Sunday afternoon.

Top artists return to Sonoma for second annual Jazz + Festival

"The Outsiders" explores that dark territory wherein ignorance becomes hate, and misunderstand fatal violence. It's set in Oklahoma in the 1960s, but the excellent Napa High production of the play, adapted from S.E. Hinton's novel, drives home the point that it could be anywhere today.

NEW YORK -- Pssst. Wanna see Terry Bradshaw naked?

Local student makes Seattle Pacific University

Public libraries are not usually considered sacred spaces. But, on Saturday morning, the community room at the Napa City-County library was transformed by the presence of a labyrinth, which was called "A Sacred Space for Seekers." Unity of Napa Valley coordinated the event.

FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada National Guard Sgt. Patrick Stewart gave his life for his country when the Chinook helicopter he was in was shot down in Afghanistan.

Jose is a vivacious, handsome 14-year-old kid who's full of life and love for his family. He is devoted to his teacher and adores his friends. He likes to tell you about his "secret girlfriend," Jennifer Lopez, and he can listen endlessly to his favorite Mexican artist, Joan Sebastian, singing "Secreto de Amor." He looks forward to going to Silverado Middle School five days a week, and attends Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church nearly every Sunday.

Education

Matt Alspaugh, a first year seminary student at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley will speak on "More than Mere Numbers" Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the North Bay. The Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. Visitors are welcome and child care is provided./Register

Secret Ingredient

And the winners areŠ

People who work at non-profits tend to be multi-taskers, but according to Eric Nelson, executive director of the Napa Valley Museum, his current staff "raises the level to new heights."

Cherry Tomatoes with White Bean and Sage

Asparagus with Parmesan and Prosciutto

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Recently we wrote about how to use citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit and lemon) for various cleaning tasks around the home. It was a fun article that was a compilation of tips we had discovered or conceived ourselves over the last 20 years.

NEW MARKET, Va. -- Many of the gardeners among us are looking for the perfect tomato, which in the end may be worth more than a precious metal.

Snail Wars

Many of us fall behind the ever-increasing demands of our society. We have filing cabinets that are too full to open, mail that pours into our boxes at an alarming rate, and we don't know what we have stored in our attics. Keeping up is one thing but catching up is a different ballgame.

Just in time for spring Sunset has published a revised and updated edition of "Western Landscaping," and it's a veritable wish book for gardeners or anyone even thinking about gardening.

Residents of Fairfield, Michele Freel Le Fevre and John Kevin Escamilla announce their engagement with plans to marry April 22, 2006, at the Fairfield City Church.

The Elks Lodge in Napa came alive on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2006, with good friends, family, food, wine and music to celebrate Frank and Wanda McQueeney's 50th wedding anniversary.

Residents of Napa, Lori Custer and Robert Barlow, announce their engagement with plans to marry August 5, 2006, in Napa.

Residents of Cordelia, Jennifer Schindler and Jesse Keiser, announce their engagement with plans to marry July 22, 2006, at the Napa home of the bride's mom and step-father.

Queen of the Valley

ALLRED-SCOTT -- David Charles Allred, 65, South Hartson Street, Napa, to Annae Scott, 59, Greenley Road, Sonoma.

AMODEO -- Janette Amodeo vs. Matthew Amodeo, Feb. 28, 2006