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Sep 21, 2024 | 
hautelivingsf.com | Kelly Carter
With its rolling hills, majestic vineyards, and world class wines, Napa Valley never gets old—no matter how many times you visit. In the quest for pleasure, there’s always more to discover. For those truly in the know and who want to uncover Napa’s hidden gems—be it a boutique winery so tucked away that not even Mother Nature knows it exists, bespoke culinary sessions, exclusive art viewings, or a secluded vineyard hike—they turn to Angela Duerr.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
hautelivingsf.com | Kelly Carter |Haute cuisine |Haute Wine
Nestled in the heart of downtown Napa on revitalized First Street, a new hospitality concept is revolutionizing the region’s luxury food and wine scene. The Gentleman Farmer Bungalow, A Studio for Gustatory Well-Being, offers an exclusive and intimate experience like no other.
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May 7, 2024 | 
hautelivingsf.com | Kelly Carter
“Why do you go all the way to the Caribbean when Hawaii is so close?” is a question I’ve been asked many times since I began traveling from California to the Caribbean decades ago. While the proximity of Hawaii’s beaches certainly entices, the Caribbean’s soul and flavors seduce me like the irresistible scent of freshly baked pastries wafting from a Parisian boulangerie. And, Saint Barthélemy, the distinctive crown jewel of the Caribbean, tempts like no other island.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
wduv.com | Andrea Dresdale |Kelly Carter
The Oscars air on ABC Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, and Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS are favorites to take home their second Best Original Song trophy for "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie. Billie told ABC News that when director Greta Gerwig approached them for the project, she had no idea how emotional the movie would be. "When I first heard of it, I was like, 'Oh, it's going to be all fun and pink,'" Billie laughed.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
wbli.com | Andrea Dresdale |Kelly Carter
The Oscars air on ABC Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, and Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS are favorites to take home their second Best Original Song trophy for "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie. Billie told ABC News that when director Greta Gerwig approached them for the project, she had no idea how emotional the movie would be. "When I first heard of it, I was like, 'Oh, it's going to be all fun and pink,'" Billie laughed.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
willmarradio.com | Andrea Dresdale |Kelly Carter
Here's a non-Christmas project from a member of Pentatonix: Scott Hoying is coming out with a picture book ... about flies. The book is called How Lucky Am I?, and Scott wrote it with his husband, Mark. It's told through the eyes of a mayfly, the creatures that have the shortest lifespan on Earth: They live for just 24 hours. The theme of the book, illustrated by Steph Lew, is to practice gratitude for each day you get and for the people who you love.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
festivalnapavalley.org | Kelly Carter
Every summer, the very best of music, dance, theater, wellness, food and wine come together in spectacular fashion at the Festival del Sole. Now celebrating its 10th landmark season, Napa Valley’s magnificent 10-day, premier cultural event offers festivalgoers the best artistic experiences that wine country has to offer. We present the highlights of this year’s event, an affair you definitely won’t want to miss.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
festivalnapavalley.org | Kelly Carter
Performance Far Niente Winery during Napa Valley Festival del Sole 2014Photo Credit: Paul E. RichardsonNapa Valley’s Festival del Sole turns 10 this year and we’ve got 10 reasons you’ll want to make your plans now to attend the festivities, which take place July 17-26 and artfully blend the world’s finest classical, jazz, opera, theater and dance artists with curated culinary, wine and fitness pursuits in Napa Valley’s most iconic settings.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
festivalnapavalley.org | Kelly Carter
Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey may terrify us as the ruthless Francis Underwood on the Netflix hit “House of Cards” but as an entertainer, he’s dazzling as a singer too. That’s why it’s so haute that he’ll headline Napa Valley Festival del Sole, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer and made the announcement today. Festival del Sole, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the region’s cultural vitality, takes place July 17-26 throughout Napa Valley.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
festivalnapavalley.org | Kelly Carter
The 10th landmark season of the Napa Valley Festival del Sole, which runs July 17-26, got off to a booming start with a glorious burst of fireworks at the 10th Anniversary Founders Dinner on Opus One, a prelude to the festival that celebrates culture, food and wine. Bentleys were in abundance as festivalgoers arrived in style to the various events around the Valley.
