Napa Valley College presents “Charlotte’s Web,” the tale of a clever spider who saves the life of a pig, in two performances this weekend. The play is an adaptation by Joseph Robinette from E.B. White’s popular children’s classic.

Sonoma’s most famous historical figure and literary icon, Jack London, is the subject of a newly commissioned opera “Every Man Jack,” which the Sonoma City Opera will present this month.

LOS ANGELES — For biographers seeking to chronicle the misdeeds of mid-century superstars, James Stewart presents a problem: small-town upbringing; major Hollywood figure for decades; decorated war hero; faithful husband and loving father, untouched by scandal.

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears filed for divorced Tuesday from Kevin Federline, officials said.

Poncho Sanchez, leader of one of the most popular Latin jazz groups in the world today, will perform with his Latin jazz band at the Napa Valley Opera House Friday at 8 p.m.

Following in the footsteps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they searched for the Northwest Passage, contemporary photographer Greg MacGregor traces the historic 19th-century journey. The Napa Valley Museum presents “Lewis & Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day,” opening Friday.

While his extensive repertoire ranges from Puerto Rican classics to the great American songbook, singer/songwriter William Morin also has a soft spot for pop music. More specifically, hits from the ’60s and ’70s.

It sounds like a riddle: How can you shop at home while supporting local community causes?

Crush in the Napa Valley signals the end of the annual grapegrowing season. When the grapes are harvested from the vines, the cellar crew takes over.

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Congregation Beth Sholom of Napa Valley

Jess Jackson bought an 80-acre pear and walnut orchard in Lake County in 1974 as a getaway from his successful law practice in San Francisco.

Robert and Peter Mondavi will receive Lifetime Achievement awards next February at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami. The award, presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of America recognizes the brothers’ combined 120 years of contributions to the wine industry. The festival runs Feb. 22-25.

As we settle into fall and the coming wet, cool winter season, the menu incorporates heartier, rib-sticking fare.

Chianti-braised Short Ribs with Scallion and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

Downtown Napa’s newest restaurant is serving up a movable feast — literally.

When the women of St. Apollinaris parish set out to create a cookbook, they had no shortage of recipe submissions.

Grilled Duck Breast with Maple-Sherry Vinegar Glaze, Caramelized Kabocha Squash, Braised Greens and Toasted Pine Nut and Currant Relish

Each Tuesday The Register reviews an area restaurant, with an emphasis on establishments where a couple can dine for $30 or less. Reader suggestions are welcomed.

NECOCHEA SOLIS-GARCIA -- Luis Edilberto Necochea Solis, 27, Villa Lane, Napa, to Maria Trinidad Garcia, 30, Villa Lane, Napa.

St. Helena Hospital

Chris and Karen Kvidahl of Napa celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary aboard the Monarch of the Seas cruise ship.

MEDIAN-GUTIERREZ -- Emma Median vs. Luis Gutierrez, Oct. 16, 2006

Residents of San Francisco, Linda Duca and Brandon Dayoan, were married July 29, 2006, in an outdoor wedding at Lake Hopatcong, N.J. The bride spent many summers with her family and grandparents at this beautiful lakeside setting where the ceremony was performed under a gazebo as guests watched the bride and groom exchange personalized vows.

Lori Custer and Robert Barlow, both of Napa, were married Aug. 5, 2006, at a private residence.

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Linda Kernohan of San Diego and Brian McMichael of Irvine announce their engagement with plans to marry June 3, 2007, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Encinitas.