Published May 03, 2007

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
performs at the Napa Valley Opera House, Friday, May 4. Enjoy this enthralling company’s interpretations of Edwaard Liang’s “Flight of Angels,” Nicolo Fonte’s “Left Unsaid,” Twyla Tharp’s “Sinatra Suite,” Jorma Elo’s “Pointeoff” and Gerald Arpino’s “Light Rain.” 8 p.m. Tickets $35 and $30. 1030 Main Street, Napa. For tickets and more info call 707.226.7372 or visit nvoh.org.

Jim Pugash Memorial Concert performed by Sonoma Valley’s star music students at Sonoma Valley High School’s Pfeiffer Gym to honor the late founder and benefactor of Sonoma Jazz+ and devoted supporter of music in the schools, Jim Pugash. Friday, May 4. 7-9 p.m. All programs benefit world-class music programs in Sonoma Valley schools. Students $2, adults $10. Call 866.468.8355.

Taste 3 second annual food conference at COPIA in downtown Napa brings Eleanor Coppola, Michael Krazny, Andrea Immer Robinson, Andrea Fazzari, Dan Barber, Dave Arnold, Leo McCloskey, Randall Grahm, Rives, humorist Tom Reilly, Olivia Wu, Harold McGee and hundreds of food fans and professionals for learning, teaching, sampling, winery dining and insider touring. Sunday and Monday May 7-8. $2,350. 500 First Street, Napa. For more info and information on discounts, call 707.967.3997.

Kunde Estate Winery re-launches popular Eco Tours and sustainable winegrowing hikes Saturday, May 5, led by fourth-generation winegrower Jeff Kunde, from Sonoma Valley floor to 1,400 feet. Includes wine tasting and gourmet lunch at the top. $75. 9825 Highway 12, Kenwood. For more info and reservations, call 707.833.5501, Ext. 331.

Bouverie Preserve Community Day is a rare opportunity to explore 535 acres at the nearly secret ranch of the late David Pleydell-Bouverie where his good friend writer M.F.K. Fisher also lived and died. Waterfalls, flora and fauna, great learning and hiking for all ages, Saturday, May 5. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New docents always welcome. Bouverie Preserve-Audubon Canyon Ranch, 13935 Highway 12, Glen Ellen. For more info call (707) 938-4554.

Robledo Family Winery celebrates Cinco de Mayo like no other winery with real Mexican food by the winery’s executive chef Maria Robledo, folkloric dancers, live mariachi music, and great wines, Saturday, May 5. Enjoy Mrs. Robledo’s chicken tostadas paired with 2005 Robledo Family Pinot Blanc, tacos de carne asada on hand-made tortillas with 2004 Los Braceros Red blend, and bunuelos for dessert with 2005 Robledo Moscato. Visit with family honored for starting first winery established by Mexican migrant workers. $55 or $40 for wine club members, $20 for kids. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma off Arnold Drive and Highway 116. For more info and directions visit robledofamilywinery.com or call Stephanie at 707.939.6903.