Saturday is one of the annual “Free Fishing Days.” Sept. 23 is the other one. No license required on either day. Gather up the kids and just go do it. Here are some places where you can find some action:

The boundaries between reality and fantasy merge in "As You Like It," Shakespeare's quintessential gender-bending romantic comedy. California Shakespeare Theater closes its 2006 season with a musical version of this work, which opens with previews tonight and runs through Oct. 15 at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda.

The Napa Valley Symphony begins its third season at Lincoln Theater with an exciting lineup of classical and pops concerts.

Brave on Broadway

She's been called a one-woman United Nations, and her work has won praise from leaders around the world, including the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.

PASADENA -- Eva Longoria says she's done with television after "Desperate Housewives" ends.

He started his career with Stevie Wonder and toured for years with Celine Dion. He's performed and recorded with Debbie Boone and Elton John, and lent his astonishing vocal range to film soundtracks including "The Lion King."

On his 2001 debut "Room for Squares," John Mayer established himself as a sensitive singer-songwriter ready-made for easy listening. He dug a bit deeper but continued in the same vein on his 2003 follow-up "Heavier Things."

Education

In wine regions around the world the blessing of the grapes is a long-standing tradition that signals harvest is underway. Always acknowledging that, especially at this critical point, it's a good idea to have higher powers working with you, the local priest -- or rabbi, minister or Tibetan monk -- comes into the vineyards to extend his blessing, creating as well a time for celebration.

Last week the Register published the first chapter from "The Circuit" Francisco Jimenez's moving collection of short stories depicting the life of a child whose family follows the harvest around California, working in vineyards and fields of cotton, tomatoes, carrots and lettuce.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the 21st century? Ready for a change? Then take a two-hour drive south of Napa, past the garlic that made Gilroy famous, and step back into Elizabethan England at the Northern California Renaissance Faire.

You love your ribs, you love your grill, but time moves on.

With our abundant supply of great chefs in the area, it's easy to venture into their restaurants, but rarely do we get a glimpse of what -- and how -- they cook at home.

David Gingrass

David Gingrass

Clarence and Marilyn (Bonneau) Stegner of Napa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5 at the home of Chris and Lori Yoder. Family and friends gathered for an afternoon celebration in which they were entertained by the couple's granddaughter, Lindsey, singing their favorite songs from the '50s, as well as sharing many heartfelt memories of the couple's 50 years of marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vallerga of Napa celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family on Aug. 27. The couple married on Aug. 28, 1981.

Jessica Lee Detwiler and Joel Kevin Potts, both of Napa, married on Aug. 26. The matron of honor was Rachel Marsh and the best man was Paul Potts. Groomsmen included Bryan Marsh, Ernesto Falcon and Michael Falcon, all brothers of the bride. The flower girls were Malia Tharp and Kaylee Potts and ring bearers were Jared Potts and Trevor Potts. The ceremony and reception were held at the Napa Valley Marriott. The couple will honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico.

Toni Marie Rios and Darrel Augustine Juarez married on Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at Montington Vineyards. The matron of honor was Janie Torres and Sara Gonzalez was the bridesmaid. The best man was Brandon Rugg and Ray Rios was an usher. Gwendolyn VonDohlen was the flower girl and Hunter Padilla was the ring bearer. The reception was held at Montington Vineyards.

Jim and Pat Gibbany celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a week in the Tahoe Valley at Zephyr Cove. Sharing the celebration was their daughter and family, Gary and Kim Markovich and granddaughters, Kandace and Camille. In addition, extended family Larry Edwards and Shane Rasner from Memphis, Tenn., joined them.

Queen of the Valley Hospital

SAMOLIS-LONERGAN -- Tad Jordan Samolis, 31, Havenwood Court, Vacaville, to Amy Marie Lonergan, 33, King Avenue, Napa

ROGERS -- Rogers, P. vs. Rogers, D.