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?