There are those of us, who, however much fun we might have attempting to paint a picture, will still have to admit that the only way we’ll ever have anything we’d actually like to hang on a wall will be to buy it.

If you’ve ever had a yen to take an easel outdoors and paint but don’t know where to begin, Gretchen Kimball has a solution for you.

Wine lovers and art collectors are invited to the unveiling of watercolorist Eric Christensen’s latest painting, which commemorates Grgich Hills Estate’s 30th anniversary.

In what is apparently an effort to relocate most of the gold supply on the planet to Napa in the form of trophies and medals, local choral students are up to all kinds of things.

Justin Kan has strapped a camera to the side of his head, and he won’t turn it off.

BRICK, N.J. — Into his 90s, decimated by the loss of his beloved wife, and alone at night with the memories of a rough and sad childhood spent battling an alcoholic father and vicious anti-Semitism, Harry Bernstein decided to write.

The whole audience bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm, everybody singing, “Hi-De-Ho!” Who could forget the sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot jazz orchestra?

Entertainment at Copia in April brings to the stage four concerts that featuring guitar, jazz and the Great American Songbook.

“Pride” — This swimming drama has enough buoyancy to remain afloat, though without the vigor of Terrence Howard and the charm of Bernie Mac, it likely would sink in its own sea of sports cliches.

One of the pre-eminent interpreters of the classic piano repertoire, Alfred Brendel finally made it to wine country this week.