Help Great Bear Vineyards in Davis close out Black History Month and kick-off our Mardi Gras weekend, we are honored to be joined by the Vivan Lee Jazz Band the evening of Friday the 28th! It is her fourth year playing at Great Bear Vineyards – always a fabulous show! Vivian Lee is a jazz vocalist specializing in songs from the American Songbook as well as straight-ahead jazz from Monk, Gillespie, Miles Davis, Jobim and more. Together with her unique style, phrasing and magical stage presence, Vivian & her Quartet have been captivating audiences from Lake Tahoe to the Bay area. Known for her story-telling and banter with the audience she will pull you into the world that she creates on stage. Ms. Lee has three times (2005, 2006, 2007) been voted one of Sacramento’s top jazz groups and top local entertainer by subscribers in Sacramento Magazine’s annual “Best Of Sacramento issue. In 2009 she was voted by the editors of Sacramento Magazine as “Best Jazz Diva and also won the SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Award – Best Jazz Group 2007. In 2014 she was inducted into the Black Music Association of America’s Sacramento Chapter as a Music Icon. She also was selected as Best Jazz Vocalist for 2014 by the same organization.
Soul Ona Roll Food Truck will be out at the winery offering Cajun and Creole-inspired classics. Please support this local business and do not bring outside food.
Your reservation is valid for the day of booking, and we welcome you to join us any time between 5-7:30pm; please try to arrive by 7:30 as we close at 8pm. The event is usually held on the picnic lawn and covered overhang of our historic barn built in 1860, providing shade in the summer and protection from the cold and rain in the winter. Events may be held in Dance Hall indoor space depending on weather. On property, you can enjoy views of our olive and citrus orchards, lavender field, and of course, the vineyards. We grow sustainably so you are bound to see an abundance of wildflowers, rabbits and birds, and at dusk you will see the owls fly.
About the Property:
As you arrive and park alongside the driveway, the first thing you’ll see is our beautiful organic vineyard, surrounded by wildflowers and often visited by jackrabbits and birds. Soak in the atmosphere as you approach our enchanting Spanish colonial façade. As the road curves to the right, you’ll find The Dance Hall and The Great Barn, where you can relax either under cover or on the lawn.
Please Note:
No outside food or alcohol is allowed on the property, but guests celebrating a special occasion may bring a cake.
Our property is smoke- and vape-free.
We welcome service animals, but please leave other pets at home.
Please leave your glass on the table at the end of your visit—souvenir glasses are available for purchase at $10 each.
