Lionel Richie to Headline Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel, July 14
Wine Country’s Signature Arts Charity Event Has Raised Over $24 Million to Date
Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce that international superstar Lionel Richie will headline the Arts for All Gala at Oakville’s Nickel & Nickel Winery on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s summer season, the Arts for All Gala has become one of the nation’s premier arts charity events, raising over $24 million since its inception to support free and affordable access to performances, inspiring education programs, and scholarships for students and emerging musicians.
“The Arts for All Gala is an exciting and important night for Napa Valley,” said vintner Leslie Frank, gala chair and Festival board member. “The funds raised support the Festival’s year-round programs that make the arts available to all, improving the quality of life in Napa Valley and creating a more vibrant community.”
Lionel Richie first gained fame as a member of the Commodores and later pursued a successful solo career known for hits like “Hello,” “All Night Long,” and “Say You, Say Me.” He has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and is an Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and four-time Grammy Award® winner. Currently, Richie is a judge on ABC’s American Idol. His acclaimed “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts” is in residency at the Wynn Encore Theater in Las Vegas.
Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner prepared by rising star chef Elliot Bell, owner of Charlie’s in St. Helena, paired with single vineyard wines provided by Nickel & Nickel Winery at their historic farmstead property in the heart of Oakville, and will have the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel, wine, and performing arts experiences in a fast paced live auction led by Emmy award-winning auctioneer John Curley.
Chef Elliot Bell – Photo Emma K Morris
How to Attend
Reservations are open for Festival Passport and Opening Weekend Patron Pass holders, and table sponsors. A limited number of individual passes will be available in spring 2024 for $2,500 each. For information visit https://festivalnapavalley.org/support/arts-for-all-gala/ or call 707-927-3874. Tickets and hotels sell out quickly and guests are encouraged to book early. Gala ticket holders also receive a complimentary tasting experience for two at Nickel & Nickel Winery.
Festival Napa Valley’s summer season takes place July 6-21, 2024 at venues throughout Napa Valley. Visit www.festivalnapavalley.org.
About Lionel Richie
International superstar Lionel Richie boasts a discography of albums and singles that is second to none. With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and four Grammy Awards®*, Richie has been honored with distinctions including 2016 MusicCares Person of the Year, 2017 Kennedy Center Honors, and the 2022 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress. In 2022, he was both inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and received the 2022 American Music Awards Icon Award, his 18th AMA award. In September 2023, Richie concluded his acclaimed 20-city “Sing a Song All Night Long” arena tour featuring special guests Earth, Wind & Fire. Now completed his 6th season, Richie serves as a judge on ABC’s “American Idol.” His 7th season on the panel is set to debut in spring 2024. Also in 2024, Richie continues his longtime residency, now at the Wynn Encore Theater, in “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts.”
About Chef Elliot Bell
Elliot Bell is the chef and owner of Charlie’s, a family-run, community-focused, neighborhood restaurant in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley. Having worked with renowned restaurateurs Thomas Keller and Danny Meyer and restaurants across the globe, Bell’s culinary influences and inspiration span some of the world’s greatest dining destinations.
About Nickel & Nickel
Nickel & Nickel is devoted to crafting single-vineyard, single-varietal wines that epitomize the intricacies of Napa Valley. Based in Oakville, CA, on the 42-acre John C. Sullenger vineyard property, our purpose is defined by a passion for exploring new terroirs, preserving our historic farmstead, and contributing to our community. Through responsible stewardship, we showcase winemaking excellence by selecting the finest vineyard sites with unique soil compositions required to make exceptional Napa Valley wines. www.nickelandnickel.farniente.com
About Festival Napa Valley
Festival Napa Valley engages audiences with innovative programs that uplift and inspire. Napa Valley’s flagship festival presents international stars and emerging talent during the summer season in Napa and year-round on iconic stages in California and beyond. With inspiring education programs for youth and seniors, tuition-free academies for vocalists and instrumentalists, and scholarships for talented students, Festival Napa Valley plays a vital part in creating a thriving, healthy, and engaged community. www.festivalnapavalley.org
Feature Photo Credit: Lionel Richie at Hardrock – Photographer – Alan Silfen
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