Film Bites: March 15
“I Think I Love My Wife” — Chris Rock says his latest film is a more accurate reflection of who he is. It’s more realistic, more introspective, more subdued.
Teen concert series kicks off at Club 1515
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley and Friday Night Live will host monthly concert series for local high school students beginning Friday night at Club 1515, the Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club
The Capitol Steps make the most out of new material in third Napa engagement
With no shortage of material to draw from, the Capitol Steps return to town last week, fresh jokes and all.
And then there was one ...
After weeks of competitive rounds, one Napa Valley teenager has won the title of Idol NV 2007.
Film history offers teachable moments for parents and kids
I don’t know why, but it was really important to me that my children watch the Sharks’ and Jets’ playground dance-off in “West Side Story.” I guess I wanted them to know where Michael Jackson got the idea for “Beat It.”
Good ‘Ghost,’ bad ‘Witch’
“Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter” was one of the first games to really show off the graphical power of the Xbox 360, and the game itself was amazing to boot.
Pic of the litter: Onyx
Does your pet deserve a moment in the limelight? Send brief answers to these questions along with your name, town, phone number and a picture of your pet to
jjones@napanews.com or Pic of the Litter, Napa Valley Register, P.O. Box 150, Napa CA 94559.
Pic of the Litter: MacKenzie
Does your pet deserve a moment in the limelight? Send brief answers to these questions along with your name, town, phone number and a picture of your pet to
jjones@napanews.com or Pic of the Litter, Napa Valley Register, P.O. Box 150, Napa CA 94559.
Splendor in the grass — or grains?
The youngsters in the care of St. Helena High School juniors Hannah Rahn and Samantha Aragon don’t do much but eat.
Grapevine
St. A's Decathlon Team takes first
Bourbon Point Memories Run Dry
As the last few boxes get packed and cement blocks are pulled from underneath cobwebby axles, Chris Krzywicki grabs the cordless drill, his eyes on the steel Art Deco nameplates adorning his father's old vacation mobile home.
Community bulletin board
Education
Taste of the Valley: Escape to Spain
Copia is bringing the wines and foods of Spain and Portugal to Napa this month.
The Irish table
There’s a lot more to St. Patrick’s Day than Guinness and pinching those who don’t wear green.
Swap bitter greens for the horseradish this Passover
For years, horseradish has enjoyed a place of privilege at the seder, the carb- and symbolism-heavy meal that celebrates Passover.
For a real Easter treat, make your own marshmallow chicks
Because 1.5 billion Peeps a year simply aren’t enough.
Flexibility, advance prep keys to Passover seder — or any other feast
NEW YORK — Elaine Bloom’s Passover seder was interrupted one year when several guests had to leave unexpectedly to care for their child.
Register recipes: March 13
Irish Corned Beef
The life of a vineyard
The genesis of this story is in a bottle of wine shared one evening at Zuzu by members of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and wine writers from the Register.
Inaugural inductees enter Vintners Hall of Fame
Nine leading lights of the California wine industry were inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame during festive ceremonies at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone March 9.
Ross-Adams
Melissa Maylene Ross and Steven Edward Adams announce their engagement to be married on March 31 at the Marriott Hotel in Napa.
Koroknay-Dalton
Kristina Koroknay and Chris Dalton of American Canyon were married on Sept. 23, 4 p.m., at Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui Hawaii.
Wheelan-Speaks
Shannon Wheelan and Josh Speaks of Sacramento announce their engagement to be married in September.
Hill
Joseph and Alice (Neihart) Hill of Napa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 25. Joe and Alice's family hosted a party at Napa Elks Lodge to celebrate the couple's anniversary. The 70 guests present included family and friends from near and far. Four generations were present -- Hetta Hobson, matron of honor at the couple's wedding in 1947 came from Elk Grove. Hartzel Hill, who was best man, was also present.
Marriage Licenses
ANSTEY-LOKEN -- Joshua Arron Anstey, 32, Sky Oaks Drive, Angwin, to Kristen Ann Loken, Dollarhide Road, 32, St. Helena.
Ditlow-Clark
Lena Ditlow and Will Clark of San Leandro announce their engagement to be married on May 12 at Marriott Napa Valley.