Olivia Decker Hosted Events

League to Save Lake Tahoe x ODLR Fashion Show

On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, Saks Fifth Avenue and the League to Save Lake Tahoe hosted their annual benefit fashion show and luncheon featuring an exclusive first look at the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2024 collection, designed by Co-Creative Directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. This year, the storied event raised $1.2 million for the preservation of Lake Tahoe during its full-scale runway fashion show and elegant luncheon held at the Schumacher family home on Lake Tahoe’s iconic shoreline. The funds raised during this premier of Oscar de la Renta’s stunning Pre-Spring 2024 collection support the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s 65- year mission to “Keep Tahoe Blue” by fueling initiatives that protect…

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Broadway and Vine

Broadway and Vine, pairing the best of Broadway with the best of Wine Country opened its third season with a sold out performance by Darren Criss (GLEE, American Buffalo, Hedwig and the Angry Inch).  The Bay Area native performed at Carneros Resort’s Hilltop Vineyard on Friday, July 28th, 2023.  Accompanying himself on the piano and guitar, The Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy winner’s setlist captured his diverse career of original songwriting, Broadway classics, and pop hits; closing with a medley of GLEE favorites including P!NK’s Raise Your Glass and Teenage Dream. During his set, Criss was joined by Amarech Mendez, a mentee of Broadway and Vine’s young artist program.  The two sang Bob Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My Love” with Darren on…

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Vintner’s Luncheon & Neiman Marcus Fashion Show at Frank Family Vineyards Miller House

Leslie and Rich Frank invited Festival Napa Valley guests for an afternoon of food, wine and fashion at Miller House, a new state-of-the-art hospitality space overlooking the picturesque vineyards and mountains at Frank Family Vineyards. Designed by the renowned American architect Howard Backen and named in honor of the boundless contributions of Leslie Frank (née Miller) to the Frank Family Vineyards legacy, the space is both practical and elegant, featuring sustainably reclaimed wood, high ceilings, and natural earth tones that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

Guests at this Festival Napa Valley Vintner’s Luncheon experienced the latest in…

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Dance Gala: Reunited in Dance + Patron Dinner at Trinchero Napa Valley

Reunited in Dance at Charles Krug

A star-studded ensemble of dancers impacted by the war in Ukraine come together to perform new works and beloved classics at Festival Napa Valley’s annual Dance Gala. Led by Xander Parish, a former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Ballet, the evening features dancers who were previously part of Russia’s most elite dance companies, including the Bolshoi Ballet and Stanislavsky Ballet. Reunited in Dance is a testament to the resilience of dancers and the enduring power of ballet.

Patron Dinner at Trinchero Napa Valley

In 1948, Mario Trinchero and his family embarked on a journey west in search of a better life. They purchased an abandoned…

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The V Foundation Wine Celebration Achieves a Groundbreaking Milestone by Raising $21 million to Fund Cancer Research

The 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration in Napa Valley has made history by raising a tremendous $21 million! Held August 3-6, in the picturesque Napa Valley, this event supports innovative ideas and breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.

The annual event attracted a crowd of more than 600 guests and was hosted by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, former Head Coach of Duke University Men’s Basketball and V Foundation Board Member.

Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski gives passionate speech during Gala Dinner & Auction. Photo Courtesy: V Foundation Wine Celebration.

Throughout the weekend, attendees were treated to memorable…

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Festival Napa Valley in Concert with Matteo Bocelli and Dinner at HALL

Matteo Bocelli in Concert at Charles Krug, an Olivia Decker Power of Music Series concert & Manetti Shrem Vocal Arts Series concert

Rising international star Matteo Bocelli took audiences on a journey through some of the most beloved songs of all time—Italian classics such as “Quando Quando Quando,” ballads like “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and “Caruso,” favorite opera arias, and pop hits “Fall on Me” and “Perfect Symphony.” Bocelli performed some of his original compositions as well, including selections from his upcoming debut album and previously released singles “Solo,” “Tempo,” and “Dimmi.”

Bocelli was joined by award-winning Spanish violinist Francisco Fullana, winner of…

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Presenting Pianist Janice Carissa in the Olivia Decker Power of Music Series 


On Sunday, Jan 22, 2023, pianist Janice Carissa appears in an exclusive solo performance at The Bowes Center at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. A Gilmore Young Artist and winner of Salon de Virtuosi, Janice Carissa’s performances have been noted for their “multicolored highlights of a mature pianist” (Philadelphia Inquirer) that “convey a vivid story” (Chicago Classical Review). 


The event in Barbro Osher Recital Hall is brought to you by the Olivia Decker Power of Music Series, which showcases globally recognized performing artists and emerging talent in live presentations on spectacular stages in Marin County, Napa Valley and beyond. Each concert is…

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Olivia Decker Power of Music Valentine’s Concert

Love is in the Air at San Francisco St. Regis

 

Victoria McDowell and Pasquale Esposito sing a duet

Love was in the air at The St. Regis San Francisco on Valentine’s Day as acclaimed Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito performed an enchanting program of romantic ballads and arias as part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series. Sparkling wines from Domaine Carneros and small bites from The St. Regis’ culinary team made the evening especially enjoyable as Esposito and classics such as “Besame Mucho,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “La Vie en Rose” to a sold-out audience. Event sponsor Olivia Decker arrived just in time on a flight from New York to catch the opening remarks of Rick…

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Olivia Decker Power of Music Presents Vitamin String Quartet at Palace Hotel San Francisco 

PHOTOS JOSEPH CHUN

Festival Napa Valley presented a sensational Olivia Decker Power of Music concert by the Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) at the Palace Hotel San Francisco on April 22. The evening included a reception hosted by Olivia Decker, Palace Hotel General Manager Angie Clifton, and Festival Napa Valley president Rick Walker, featuring fine wines from Grgich Hills Estate. The sold-out concert delivered powerful, enchanting music for a remarkable evening at the Palace Hotel’s magnificent Garden Court.

Since their debut in 1999, VSQ has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music with captivating string performances,…

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Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series: BODYTRAFFIC with Sophia Bacelar

PHOTOS: DREW ALTIZER

Festival Napa Valley brought the Los Angeles-based modern dance group BODYTRAFFIC and its unique style to the ‘Ohana Floor of Salesforce Tower ​in a collaborative performance with cellist Sophia Bacelar. Atop the San Francisco company’s iconic headquarters,​​ the breathtaking event was part of the Festival’s year-round Olivia Decker Power of Music Series and featured a reception with Miner Family wines from Napa Valley. The event was attended by more than 170 guests including Olivia Decker, Daru Kawalkowski, Joel Goodrich, Rick and Karen Walker, Charles LeTourneau, Pedro Osuna, Elizabeth Welborn, Gary Linnen, Mark Calvano, Kara Warrin,…

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