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TOP Downtown Napa Association Turns a New Leaf . . .

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“First and foremost, we serve the merchants, and anything we do has to help them..” - Craig Smith With the beginning of 2024 upon us, this seems an appropriate time to wish goodwill to Downtown Napa’s longest-serving advocate and leader. Craig Smith, Executive Director of Downtown Napa Association (DNA), ends a nearly three-decade span at the helm of the nonprofit organization which has been in existence since 1972. In 1996, Craig was brought on board as the first Executive Director of DNA. Craig probably had his hands full . . . as he told me in his usual dry-humor that, “I managed a staff of one— me. All these years later, same title, but the staff has doubled.”

How he got here..

Born in Ohio, Craig grew up in North Carolina, with both parents and a sister two years his junior.

He attended UNC – Chapel Hill – he’s a Tar Heel! Currently, Craig, and Denise (his wife of 28 years) “live with a revolving passel of cats, three at present, Freddy,

Missy and Bear.” I asked Craig, prior to his association with the DNA, how he imagined his future may have played out. Thirty years ago, Craig took a class that was intended to describe what being a psychotherapist is like as a profession. Instead, he learned what it would be like to be married to a psychotherapist. He met his lovely wife Denise (Layten) in this class. She did decide to become a therapist, Craig decided to pursue her. (She’s had a private practice, Brief Therapy Associates, for twenty-five years and, as Craig told me, “She doesn’t plan to retire any time soon.”)

Describing how he eventually came to the DNA position, “I had a checkered past. I was originally in retail and transferred to California with the Gap Stores.

I then looked for myself for a few years before settling with the American Lung Association.

At the ALA, I helped cities go smoke free. When the DNA hired me, they were looking for someone with retail and nonprofit experience (check and check) and who had helped cities pass ordinances (check again.) Who else even has that background?

It was part-time, and my new wife was finishing an internship program. We figured it would give us a lot of time to play until the right job came along.”

DNA’s mission was then, and still is, to promote Napa’s downtown and downtown businesses.

“First and foremost, we serve the merchants, and anything we do has to help them. However, if an event isn’t something that the community enthusiastically embraces, nobody will come.

Some of the things the DNA does seem to benefit the community first, like the Christmas parade or Halloween trick or treating, (Craig is particularly fond of these two events, “I mean, if it’s got kids in it, it’s at the top of the list, right?”) or the candidates’ debates we’ve hosted at election time. But those things make downtown more viable for residents, and that’s critical. I can honestly say I love Napa and the people who live here and downtown. I hope we’ve been able to make this a better place for everybody. I’m pleased with how Downtown Napa has developed and the DNA with it. Little things, like the hanging flower baskets decorating the sidewalks make me proud.”

When I asked about the challenges he faced during his time with DNA, Craig said, “Well, we all faced floods, earthquakes, fires, and the pandemic. That should be enough, right?” As situations arose, Craig relied on many associates to guide him.

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of Napa staff. I’ve always relied on our board of directors. There have always been a few I’ve talked to over the years, but to protect the innocent, I’ll withhold names!

In the end, it seems as though the job was a perfect fit—for Craig Smith and for Downtown Napa. Immediate Past-President of the DNA board, Connie Anderson, commented that she valued Craig’s leadership, and strengths, as he is known to, “Listen to what was being said, come up with new ideas, and find solid solutions.”

Who’s up next..

DNA’s incoming Executive Director is Bill LaLiberte who ran

the Oxbow Public Market for ten years. He spent eight years on the DNA board, two as president.

Bill has known Craig for over 25 years, and the two have been working side-by-side in the office this past year. This valuable partnership has positioned Bill well to take the reins. Bill generously gave Craig credit for a job well done, “Downtown Napa looks as inviting and beautiful as it does today mainly due to Craig’s efforts on beautification.”

The flower baskets are impactful in their way, but more importantly, Craig and his foresight (whether intentional, or sheer luck), made a huge difference to the downtown economy in early 2020 and beyond. Bill said, “Before we were ‘locked down’ due to COVID-19, with Craig’s incentive,

DNA made the decision to move away from event-based promotions to a marketing-based plan. Little did they know the benefit such a change in strategy would make. Downtown has only grown stronger since the pandemic.”

As any generous leader does, Craig left me with some words of wisdom to share with his longtime friend. He said, “I’d tell Bill take credit for everything that goes right, and blame me for anything that doesn’t!”

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he strolls down the streets of Napa during his day. In 2019, Craig impressed his friends and colleagues when he penned a novel titled, Lies That Bind. The fictional storyline, based in many a familiar Napa Valley/SF Bay Area setting, was a worthy winner of the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association Best First Novel Award for Fiction. Craig is a prolific writer, regularly contributing to Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine, the Napa Register and more. His wit, concise, and informative style draws the reader’s interest, and in the case of his first novel—he keeps us turning the pages.

Curious about his how his writing career began, I asked what sparked the interest. Craig said he always considered himself a communicator, “I once told a woman I shared an office with that I was thinking about doing standup comedy. She said, ‘Oh, I didn’t know you were funny!’ That may be when I started to think about writing, instead.” I asked what the impetus for the storyline was for Lies That Bind. Craig replied, “I

heard a true story about someone who stole money by forging his name on deeds of title, exactly like I described in my book. I asked (then) Police Chief Dan Monez if my plot line was realistic. He said it was, and then told me about an incident at his church here in Napa with a priest who tried to get money out of a parishioner.

I immediately thought I could combine those two ‘crimes’ and have an even better story.”

Other Interests. .

Denise and Craig have spent a bit of time exploring the world, including a trip to Botswana on a two-week camping safari trip.

“Africa is more beautiful than I imagined, with wide plains and beautiful open skies. Sunsets are amazing! And giraffes and elephants! Huge! The people there seemed very open and gentle.

It was a great experience.” A bit closer to home, the two enjoy their time in Monterey, a favorite place to visit a couple of times each year. The travelers will have more adventure stories since their return,

mid-December, from a month-long trip to the land down under.

What’s next for Craig Smith?

“When I originally decided to retire, I created a long to-do list.

Then I started talking to people who were retired and asked them about their experience. One thing that I kept hearing was that while having an idea of what to do is important, it’s also important to get away from a strict ‘to-do’ list mentality, and let retirement come to me. I really can’t wait. When people ask me what I am going to do, I jokingly say, ‘eat chocolate and watch a lot of daytime TV.’ I can’t imagine doing either. Well, maybe the chocolate . . .” Craig finished our interview with this, “People have asked me if I would leave Napa when I retire. Denise’s response has been, ‘Well, if you DO move, I hope you don’t go too far – I’d love to stay in touch.’

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Napa Lighted Art Festival Returns

By Lisa Adams Walter

The dark winter nights are about to get brighter, with the return of the free, annual Napa Lighted Art Festival which lights up sites in downtown Napa nightly from January 20 through February 18, 2024.

For five weeks there will be ten lighted art sculptures on display, in celebration of visual art, creative use of technology and an array of lights. The use of light and light technology, a growing art form, quite literally catches the eye! I will admit, I am always a bit awestruck while experiencing this festival.

The first nine evenings will also feature projection artwork on three iconic downtown buildings. The use of these large structures as a backdrop has been quite majestic in past years. Located in close proximity, the buildings that will be lit this year include First Presbyterian Church (at Third and Randolph Streets), the Napa County Courthouse (surrounded

by Third, Coombs, Second and Brown Streets) and the Native Sons of the Golden West Building (on Coombs Street, between Second and First Streets).

Interestingly, the artists for the festival are regional, national and international, hailing from the Bay Area, Nevada, Oregon and Pennsylvania, as well as distant places such as Spain, United Arab Emirates and France, demonstrating the worldwide appeal of the lighted art form.

On Saturday, January 20, the first night of the festival, several of the artists will travel to Napa to participate in a free meet and greet event, open to the public from 4:30

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Toward the end of the festival, a family-friendly “art after dark” Lantern Parade is planned for Saturday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m., beginning and ending at Oxbow Commons Park. Members of our community are invited to participate, by creating their own unique lanterns to carry on the parade route, which is a short half-mile loop energized by the live music by Funk Fatale.

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The lighted art installations are appropriate for all ages and designed to be accessible, immersive, interactive experiences that showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Downtown Napa, while highlighting several historic buildings.

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a gift to the community, and completely worth a stroll around town. Many of us in Napa do not regularly get downtown, which has become a vibrant retail, restaurant, entertainment and winetasting destination. This festival provides a great reason to get out and explore the various regions of downtown, especially during a lesstrafficked time of year. Parking is easy,

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Photographer Suzanne Hawken wondered why the only dog portrait book in the Napa Valley was the one about winery dogs.

“Why not have a book to celebrate rescued dogs and the people who rescued them?” asks Suzanne, who says she’s had rescued animals most of her life. “It’s also a meaningful way to give back to the animal shelters.”

Suzanne says 10% of the book’s purchase price will be donated to the Napa Valley rescue organization of the recue dog owner’s choice. The book should be available mid-

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February and will contain portraits of 40-50 dogs.

“For a nominal fee of $99, the owners receive a professional digital color photo of their rescued dog, to be included in the book, $25 of the fee will also be donated to a Napa Valley rescue organization of their choice. Each owner will also receive a 20% discount off the purchase of the book.”

“The dedicated page of the books for each rescued dog will include a short blurb about the dog, and the owners have the choice to have their names mentioned or not.”

Napa Humane, Jameson Humane, various vet clinics and pet stores have offered their support for the project.

Like most things in her career, Suzanne is self-taught in the art of visual storytelling, although she’s taken photos as long as she can remember.

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people walking their dogs and they hear my name, they recognize me from my Nextdoor posts. It happens all the time.”

have created. I specialize in lifestyle photos for both businesses and individuals/families along with event photography, product photography and even 360˚ virtual tours of hotels, restaurants and wineries, which are exceptional in helping businesses get found more easily on Google.”

She’s been a full-time professional photographer for two years now and has her own studio. Suzanne focuses on clients from the hospitality industry and is one of three photographers at Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga for proposal photography bookings.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, she schooled in England for 11 years and has been in the United States, where she is a citizen, since 2001. She and ‘

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Her name might be familiar to you if you’re a frequent reader of the online social media site Nextdoor.

“When I first came to town, I heard that Nextdoor had a lot of negative posts and comments,” says Suzanne.

“I set out to be the most positive person on Nextdoor. I post photos of hummingbirds and beautiful scenery around Napa. Now when I talk to

“I think the rescue dogs’ photo book will do well because people have come to trust me and know me from Nextdoor. It’s been a catalyst for getting the book off the ground.

They know I’m a local person and write about positive things. I’ve made friends from there; I even get hugs from people.”

While local bookstores and businesses throughout the Valley are expected to carry her book, books will also be available on Suzanne’s website: sheshootsshots.com.

Submissions for the bookare being accepted until January 18, 2024.

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Slippery People. Weekend Youth is an alternative pop-rock band from Napa. They have shared the stage with One Republic, SirSly, and Imagine Dragons and sold out their debut headlining show at Blue Note Napa in March of this year. The Michael Leonardi Foundation is a local nonprofit organization that raises awareness around illicit fentanyl and the dangers, and will have important information available. Help raise awareness at the Blue Note Napa. michaelleonardifoundation.org JANUARY 12 The PettyBreakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers What started out in 2010 as a regional band is now the Nation’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty.

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all over North America, and meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. Recreating the band’s legendary persona, in all its youthful glory from 1975-1987.

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JANUARY 12-15 Truffle Festival Marketplace at Oxbow Public Market Fresh truffles available for purchase!

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JANUARY 19-28 Napa Neighbor Week & Napa Valley Restaurant Week This January, Visit Napa Valley and Napa Valley Vintners have teamed up to bring you two opportunities to revel in the wine and culinary world that’s just outside your door. For 10 full days, Napa Valley's world-class restaurants offer exclusive deals on inventive epicurean meals and experience; along with special offers and some extra special opportunities for residents at participating wineries. visitnapavalley.com/restaurantweek | napaneighbor.com

JANUARY 19 Rumours – The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Rumours was formed in Los Angeles in the Summer of 2012.

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JANUARY 20-21 IDOL NV 24 Cheer on your favorite young teen singers at the Semis ( Jan. 20, 2 pm) and the Finals ( Jan. 21, 2 pm), both at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.

An Audience Award will be voted on at the Finals. Special guests include: the Napa High School Vocal Music Workshop (Semis) and Devon Hadsell, Vintage grad and winner of Napa IDOL 2007, now a Broadway singer, dancer and actress. eandmpresents.org JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 11 Almost, Maine In the town of Almost, Maine, people experience the lifealtering power of the human heart. In a series of playful and surreal experiences, relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. luckypennynapa.com

JANUARY 26 Thee Sinseers / The Altons Thee Sinseers are a powerhouse of soul and R&B; evocative of their hometown of East LA’s Friday evening cruises, Saturday night backyard boogies, and Sunday afternoon barbecues that helped shape a resurgence and interest in this modern wave of soul music. uptowntheatrenapa.com JANUARY 28 Los Lonely Boys Family has always been at the center of things for Los Lonely Boys. Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have been playing and touring together since they were teenagers. Three years ago, they decided to take a break to focus on their own growing families. But Summer 2022 saw them back at it again, returning to life on the road alongside The Who. Making music together for seventeen years now, they show no signs of slowing down or losing inspiration. uptowntheatrenapa.com

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Staff and volunteers at Cope Family Center's annual client holiday party.

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Eric Gonzales with Merrill Lynch Gonzales Group and over 150 community members assembling over 25,000 meals to be donated to CANV's Food Bank for the Napa Hunger Project event at Justin-Siena.

Napa Junior Girls Softball League "Softball Queens" Spring 6U Napa Women's Club Evening Edition enjoying Holiday Party.

Team sponsored by Wilder's Tree Care. Photo: Katie Newman.

G. Anthony Phillips, Joel Pickett, Nestor and Rozzana Verder-Aliga, and Herb Watts at Mike Thompson’s Annual Holiday Celebration.

Emily and Molly Travis, Fernando and Mara Cortez ready for the Turkey Chase.

Napa County Supervisor, Belia Ramos, with Liliana and Lucas.

Liz Alessio, Luma Sheet, Linda and Scott Sedgley, Bernie and Gaby Narvaez at Congressman Mike Thompson’s Annual Holiday Celebration.

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Family enjoying Cope Family Center's annual client Holiday Party.

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For the Joy of Singing!

E & M Presents is gearing up for IDOL NV 24, Saturday, January 20 at 2pm (semifinals) and Sunday, January 21, at 2pm (finals). Both events will take place at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.

Devon The OkeeHadsell Dokee Brothers “The NV IDOL competition helped me get to Broadway

because it gave me a lot of confidence in my singing.” ~ Vintage Alumni Devon Hadsell

Devon made her Broadway debut in 2018 in the original cast of Mean Girls the Musical and just closed in Some Like It Hot as part of the original Broadway cast.

Winning prizes include: three-day passes to BottleRock Napa Valley and the inaugural two-day Festival La Onda, plus cash and gift cards. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.

“The NV IDOL competition helped me get to Broadway because it gave me a lot of confidence in my singing,” Hadsell said.

“I was at a point in my life where I was mainly focused on dance, but I realized that I needed to keep both singing and dancing alive!”

The original American Idol reality series was created by Simon Fuller and first aired in 2002. Based on the format of the British series, Pop Idol, the American version has become one of the most successful shows on television airing its 21st season in February 2023.

“My advice for kids trying out is to try not to worry about the outcome. Just do it, have fun and use it as an opportunity to share your gifts with the world. Enjoy the entire journey and the new people you meet along the way. That’s what performing is all about.”

E & M Presents’ adaptation of Idol is based on three competitions produced under the auspices of the Napa Valley Opera House in 2007, 2009 and 2011. At the time, Executive/Artistic Director Evy Warshawski was looking for a way to bring the greater community into the venue via a showcase of talented teen singers from throughout Napa County.

Final auditions will be held Sunday, January 7, 2-5pm, at Lucky Penny Productions, 1758 Industrial Way, #208, Napa. Kids ages 12-17 who reside in Napa County are eligible to participate.

Applications and information can be found at EandMPresents.org or email evywar@gmail.com.

One of those teens -- winner of the 2007 competition -- is Vintage grad Devon Hadsell, who will be flying home from New York City to perform as a special guest at the finals. (The Napa High Vocal Music Workshop will perform at the semis.)

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