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Thu 5/17 | Yappy Hour - Healdsburg Admission: $10/Per Person - includes Wine Tasting, Biscuits, Play Time & your get to keep your glass! Event Hours: 5-7:30pm. Benefiting Greendog Rescue Project. Empire Boat & RV Storage 13100 Healdsubrg Ave., Healdsburg (707) 433-8900 Benefiting Greendog Rescue Project - |
Thu 5/17 | Beyond Words - Art - Forestville The Quicksilver Mine Co in downtown Forestville will present a 1-man exhibition of recent paintings by Jenner artist Kai Samuels-Davis. Show runs through 5/20. The Quicksilver Mine Co. 6671 Front Street, Downtown Forestville (707) 887-0799 |
Thu 5/17 | in Constant reverie - Spreckels - Rohnert Park The multi-discipline art production in Constant reverie opens tonight at 8pm. This is an original collaborative production, that will explore the crazy, senseless, frightening, sexy, hilarious & confusing dreamworld that we all experience in one form or another. The cast is composed of dancers, actors, writers & others who have shared in the creation of this wonderfully entertaining presentation. And … after each performance, there will be a “talk-back” where the Gloria & her cast members will be available to answer questions about the production, their perceptions of the roles in the production & how they felt going through the process of creation & collaborating with each other to arrive at the final result. You are most welcome to stay & meet the cast & ask your questions of any or all of them. Gloria is a recent graduate of SSu, with a double major in Psychology & Dance & plans to get a Masters in Dance Therapy. She is a devout believer in the therapeutic qualities of performance art & the world of dreams seen in this production is a very relevant topic for discussion. The interaction during the talk-back sessions will be enlightening & fun. Arrive early to see an amazing production & watch people in new & challenging roles in this performance of “spoken dance & moving words!” Parking may be tight as Spreckels has another production in the main stage, but you will thoroughly enjoy this show. You have 4 chances to see it, as it runs for one weekend only. Thursday, May 17th @ 8pm, Friday, May 18th @ 8pm, Saturday, May 19th @ 8pm, Sunday, May 20th @ 5pm. Spreckels Performing Art Center 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Ticket Office (707) 588-3400 |
Thu 5/17 | Souvenir - 6th Street Playhouse For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter. Not unreasonably so, as this wealthy society eccentric suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano when she was in fact incapable of producing 2 consecutive notes in tune. The climax of her career was a single concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944. Famously, it sold out in 2-hours. SOUVENIR, by turn hilarious & poignant, tells her story through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. 6th Street Playhouse 52 W 6th Street Santa Rosa For tickets: (707) 523-4185 Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | Petaluma Museum Schedule For the complete list of upcoming events taking place at the Petaluma Museum: Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | Russian River Schedule of Events For the complete schedule of Events happening in & around the Russian River area go to: Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | New Exhibit, Family Hikes at Spring Lake Regional Park "Down the Drain: A Raindrop's Journey from Cloud to Creek" opens today at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park. This exhibit offers families a fun, hands-on introduction to the water cycle. Children can pretend to be a raindrop by climbing the "cloud stairs" & then crawling through a model of a storm drain. They can create rain-related artwork & check out healthy water habitats at a tide pool with touchable, live sea creatures & an aquarium with fish from Spring Lake. This exhibit focuses on Sonoma County watersheds, the effects of water pollution & the prevention of storm drain contamination. The exhibit runs through June 3rd. The Environmental Discovery Center also hosts naturalist-led family hikes on the 3rd Saturday of each month & this Saturday's hike is all about amphibians. EDC naturalists will lead 2, 1-hour walks into the park to view salamanders & newts. The hikes leave the Discovery Center at 1 & 3pm. After each hike, families can return to the Center to learn how to create amphibian habitats in their backyards. These will be easy to moderate hikes, with all ages welcome but strollers not recommended. Hikes are $5/per family. Hikers should wear warm clothes, good walking shoes & bring water. Heavy rain cancels. Presented by Sonoma County Regional Parks & the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Environmental Discovery Center is at the Violetti Road entrance to Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa & is open to the public noon-5pm Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is included in day-use parking. Environmental Discovery Center (707) 539-2865 Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | Help send our Winners to D.C. Mr. David Franzman of Santa Rosa High School had 2 teams competing for National History Day, (NHD) a history fair of exhibits of different historical events. The 2 Santa Rosa High teams won 1st & 2nd at the Sonoma County competition. NHD has never been tried at SRHS, so Mr. Franzman introduced this, this year & they took the top prize! They came in 1st place for the entire state of California! Now, the winning Santa Rosa High School students are invited to the Nationals in Washington D.C. on June 9-15. The state winning students need scholarships to attend & exhibit. The teacher & students fund have about half of what they need. The cost will be $8,000 for the 4 kids & the teacher. The cost includes the dorms at the U. of Maryland, the flights, meals plus transportation costs. These 4 students are representing Santa Rosa High School of course, but also all of Sonoma County. This county has never done this well before. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for these students... upstanding young people each & everyone. Please email Mr. David Franzman at Santa Rosa High School at: dfranzman@srcs.k12.ca.us or mail checks payable to: Santa Rosa History Club at 1235 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401 |
Thu 5/17 | Redwood Empire Trail Riders ***Sign up by May 25, 2012*** The Redwood Empire Trail Riders are hosting their Annual Adamea Rege Memorial Trail Ride & Camping Weekend! Join us for a weekend of horseback riding, camping & fun on the scenic McCutchan Ranch in Cloverdale. June 8th through June 10, 2012. Open to all. Great food is included! There will be music, a raffle, trail rides & more. Fun for the entire family. For more info: (707) 743-9981 or (707) 894-3539. |
Thu 5/17 | Head Start - Accepting Applications No cost Preschool for low-income families. Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County HEAD START, a friendly funded preschool program for 3 & 4 year old children, is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. The 5-day per week program is provided to children whose family income meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Deadline: June 15, 2012. (707) 535-3386 |
Thu 5/17 | Host High School Students NWS PEACE Program, a non-profit & CSIET approved program, is seeking caring families to host High School students from various countries for the 2012 School Year. The students are 15-18 years of age & will begin arriving in August to spend the upcoming 5-10 months with a caring family while attending your local high school. Whether you are a single parent, retired, have small children, teens or no children, you can have a great experience hosting an international teen! All that these students require is a bed, meals and a caring family to share their 5-10 month stay in our beautiful country. Since early placement is crucial to the success of the program, our goal is to have the students matched with host families by July 1st. The timing is important in developing the bonds of the "new family." Can't host, but want to be involved? Call us and we'll tell you how. 1-866-846-3977 Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Honoring WWII Native American Code Talkers - Petaluma "We are extremely proud to be hosting an exhibition from such a prestigious institution," explains Joe Noriel - Museum President. "The Code Talkers received little recognition for their service after the war, even though their efforts were instrumental in the victory in the Pacific. We are honored to tell the story of these unsung heroes". The exhibition will also include local artifacts and stories representing local tribes. The exhibition will coincide with Memorial Day. The Museum will offer free admission to Veterans on that day. The involvement of the code talkers expanded during World War II. Soldiers from the Comanche, Meskwaki, Sioux, Crow, Hopi & Cree nations, among others, took part in the effort. The best known of these projects is the formerly classified Navajo Code Talker Program, established by the U.S. Marine Corps in September 1942. The encoded messages proved to be a fast, accurate & indecipherable-to-the-enemy alternative, which suited the demands of the battlefield better than the painfully slow military devices that had been standard. 23 years after the end of World War II, the U.S. government declassified the Navajo & Comanche code talker programs and revealed Americas unsung heroes. In 1999 the U.S. Army presented the last surviving Comanche code talker with a the Knowlton award for outstanding intelligence work & in 2001 President George W. Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal to 4 of the 5 living veterans of the original 29 Navajo code talkers. Admission is $5/General, $3/Seniors & Children under 12 years. Children under 5 are free. Petaluma Museum 20 4th Street, Petaluma (707) 776-7534 |
Thu 5/17 | HEALDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION AT VILLA CHANTICLEER Healdsburg High School classes of 1970 through 1975 at the Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg. The multi-class reunion will be held July 14th 2012 from 5pm-midnight & feature the 8-piece band Lickidy Split; playing music from the 60’s & 70’s. Hors d’oeuvres & desserts will be served throughout the evening from Vintage Valley Catering & Costeaux’s Bakery. Other reunion events will be held as well; including a golf tournament, scavenger hunt & a classmate’s only Friday evening get-together. Tickets, event information & contact phone numbers are available at our reunion website; Click here for details or on Facebook at Healdsburg High School Class of 1973. You can also E-mail us at hhs70s@gmail.com |
Thu 5/17 | Piner H.S. Reunion - Decade of the 1970's The Piner High School Reunion Committee - Classes of 1973-1978 are planning a “DAY ON THE GREEN” event to reconnect with old classmates. The afternoon will include great entertainment, good food & plenty of alumni festivities!! We are partnering with the Piner High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Inc./Piner High School Foundation & this reunion will be a non-profit event, where 100% of the profits will be given back to our school. The purpose is to spread the word to all classmates that we are looking for all contact information so they can be updated with the committee’s progress of planning this event for the “Summer of 2012.” Everyone is welcome to join in on the committee meetings held the 2nd Sunday of every month. We want to have just as much planning the event, as the day of the event itself. So come one, come all, everyone is welcome!! Saturday, July 21st, 2012 from 12/noon-6pm. Snoopy’s Ball field, Santa Rosa. Corner of W. Steele Lane & Hardies Lane, Behind the Charles Schultz Museum Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | El Molino Class of 1987 - Looking for Alumni On July 28th the El Molino High School Class of 1987 will hold its 25-year reunion. The reunion committee is seeking missing classmates. If you have any information about alumni from the El Molino High School Class of 1987, please contact Sue Bonzell at (707) 823-5404 or email: sbonzell@sonic.net |
Thu 5/17 | Child Passenger Safety Many parents constantly worry about their childs safety, yet car crashes aren't even on their radar as a real danger despite some alarming statistics: 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly. The Child Passenger Safety campaign hopes to educate these parents and caregivers about how to properly secure their children in the right car seat for their age & size by driving to: Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | Cat Low-Cost Spay/Neuter - Santa Rosa Thanks to a generous grant from the Salatko Animal Welfare Fund of Community Foundation Sonoma County, the Sonoma Humane Society is pleased to announce low-cost cat sterilization clinics for cats. The $30 fee covers spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccine if necessary. Normal fees for this service range from $72 to $100. The Sonoma Humane Society, The Community Foundation of Sonoma County & VIP Pet Care Services are collaborating to offer weekly clinics by appointment. Appointments must be made in advance by calling VIP Petcare Services at 1-800-427-7973. A few appointments are available at no cost. The clinic is operates at the Sonoma Humane Society Veterinary Hospital located at 5345 Hwy 12 West in Santa Rosa & is open to residents of Sonoma County & cat rescue groups. The Sonoma Humane Society has cared for homeless,neglected & abused companion animals for more than 80 years. The Society receives no government tax dollars or funding from any national organization and depends on community support. It is located 5 miles west of Highway 101 at 5345 Highway 12 West in Santa Rosa (at Llano Road). Call (707) 542-0882, or visit Click here for details |
Thu 5/17 | FOOD TRUCKS RETURN TO COUNTY PARKS Those mobile vendors of delicious street food, return to Santa Rosa’s Spring Lake Regional Park on TUESDAYS & roll into Sebastopol’s Ragle Ranch Regional Park on THURSDAYS. The trucks will be in the parks from 4pm to dusk each Tuesday & Thursday through the summer, so come out after work, take a walk, unwind & enjoy an al fresco dinner. Not only is this an opportunity to get outside & try something new, it’s a great-tasting way to help the parks. Each food truck will donate a portion of its sales to the Regional Parks Foundation to support park programs & operations. Participating trucks: Yum Yum Trolley, Ultra Crepes, Charlie Bruno’s Chuckwagon, Karma Catering, Fork Catering & Street Eatz. Parking is $6 or free with a Regional Parks membership. (At Spring Lake, the trucks will be near the boat ramp at the Newanga Avenue entrance.) Check Regional Parks’ Facebook page for weather cancellations. Remember, dogs on leash are welcome in the parks, so bring the entire family! |
Thu 5/17 | Totally Truckin' Thursdays Four Food Trucks park in the O'Reilly parking lot, provide you with local goodness and donate 10% of sales to a monthly selected non-profit. Event Hours: 11am-2pm. O'Reilly & Associates 1005 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastopol (707) 827-7190 |
Thu 5/17 | Sonoma Arts Weekly Arts Council of Sonoma County - Inspire - Involve - Innovate. Sonoma Arts Weekly Schedule visit: Click here for details (707) 595-0024 |
Fri 5/18 | The Fargo Brothers - Monte Rio The Fargo Brothers are going to be rockin' from 7-10pm. Great food, great people, dancing!! Tickets are on sale now at: Click here for details The Highland Dell Lodge 21050 River Boulevard, Monte Rio (707) 865-2300 |
Fri 5/18 | The Marvelous Wonderettes - 6th Street Playhouse EXTENDED - 2 SHOWS ADDED......Travel back to 1958 to Springfield High School & meet the Wonderettes, 4 girls from the song leading squad who step up to perform at their senior prom. As "The Marvelous Wonderettes" they rally together to entertain their classmates in 4-part harmony. With hopes, dreams & voices as big as their crinoline skirts, each of the 4 girls' stories are told through classic pop-charting hits from the 1950s and '60s including "Lollipop," "Dream Lover" & "Lipstick On Your Collar." Order your boutonniere & corsage...it'll be the prom of a lifetime when audiences take off on this marvelous, musical trip down memory lane. Tickets $15-$35. 5/18 @ 8pm & 5/19 @ 2pm. (707) 523-4185 6th Street Playhouse - GK Hardt Theatre 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa Click here for details |
Fri 5/18 | Legally Blonde the Musical - Spreckels Based on the hit movie by the same name. This all singing, all dancing, feel good musical comedy will be the highlight of the your year! Tickets: $26/General, $24/Seniors, $20/Students. Runs through May 20th - Friday & Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Spreckels 5409 Synder Lane, Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400 Click here for details |
Fri 5/18 | Petaluma the Musical v.2 Steampunk A fantasy-filled view from the Victorian era of invention with steam-powered velocipedes & dirigibles, sporting gadgets, gears & goggles. The riveting story of the adventurous Petaluma Sky Pilots & their friends reflects the strength of community & how everyone wins when we work together to overcome the challenges we meet in life.......a true Petaluma story. Show runs May 18, 19, 20 - Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 3pm. |
Fri 5/18 | Roustabout's FAME Roustabout Theater Presents this 70-minute adaptation of the beloved movie & television series “Fame” as students at “New York’s High School for the Performing Arts” sing & dance their way toward graduation. With warm humor & youthful exuberance, this joyous group will have you dancing in the aisles. Show runs 5/18-5/20. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Spring Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 546-3600 Click here for details |
Fri 5/18 | "Norman Is That You?" - Rio Nido Pegasus Theater Company presents Norman, Is That You?" - was one of the 1st Broadway plays to present gay issues openly & with humor. It runs through June 10th. All Saturday & Sunday performances are $15/General. The remaining 3 Friday performances are pay-what-you-can. Evening performances begin at 8pm & Sunday matinees 2pm. Rio Nido Lodge, Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido Reservations by going onlineL Click here for details Box Office at (707) 583-2343. |
Fri 5/18 | Canine Companions Fundraising Events 5/18 = Blues @ the Rock Party - Healdsburg, 9/9 = Bone Appetit - Santa Rosa. For more info and directions visit: Click here for details 1-800-572-BARK (2275) |
Fri 5/18 | Summer of Jazz on the River - Petaluma ***EVERY FRIDAY*** The Peter Welker Sextet has partnered with Riverside Bistro to bring you another summer of fine food & world class jazz. This multi-award winning band will be playing its 17th summer on the historic & picturesque Petaluma River. The venue is THE best restaurant on the river & boasts fine food , at reasonable prices, excellent service, fine wines & imported beers with an awesome view of the river. Featured with this All Star sextet will be 2 of the Bay Area's best jazz vocalists.....Jeff Oster & Deborah Winters. Both are signed to a major jazz label & have received International airplay & rave reviews for their work! The band backing them has been together for 37 years & its members have toured & recorded with; Dizzy Gillespie, Santana, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Dr. John, George Duke, Tony & Pete Levin, George Shearing, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Smith, Jerry Garcia, Bill Watrous, Scott Whitfield, Ernie Watts & Fred Lipsius (Blood, Sweat & Tears). They SOLD OUT both Yoshi's & the Throckmorton Theatre & won "Best Band In The Northbay" out of 519 bands voted on in the Bohemian Magazine last year!! Riverside Bistro 54 East Washington St., Petaluma (707) 773-3200 Click here for details Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | The First 70 - Kenwood An independent short film about Californians banding together to keep our State Parks Open. Screening take place in the Observatory classroom during regularly scheduled Public Observing. Telescope viewing will occur as usual. Admission for the film is free, but we ask you donate at the screening to support the efforts of Team Sugarloaf to keep the park open. Park Entrance Fee: $8/PEr Vehicle. Daytime Solar viewing is free. Evening viewing is $3/Per Person over 18. Times: 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 9pm & 11pm. Robert Ferguson Observatory Sugarloaf Ridge State Park - off Hwy 12 near Kenwood Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | BENEFIT FOR JAPAN Dinner at Enmanji Sebastopol The Enmanji Buddhist Temple & the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League will host a benefit dinner for the relief & recovery efforts in Japan. The event will take place from 2-5pm at the Memorial Hall at Enmanji Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Highway S. Sebastopol. The Enmanji & Sonoma County JACL are calling for support from the community again since even after 1 year, the disaster-stricken regions in Eastern Japan are facing significant challenges in their rebuilding efforts. With tens of thousands of people still homeless or living in temporary housing, continuous financial support is much needed. Italian dinner is generously donated by “The Pasta King”, Art Ibleto. Julene Leach, board member of Sonoma County JACL and the Enmanji, says, “Our Japanese American community is so proud and honored that Mr. Ibleto wants to donate his pasta & time again to help Japan in this time of need with further rebuilding of their country”. This event is open to public. Donations are graciously accepted at the door. There will also be live music, raffle & bake sale. For more info: (707) 829-5419. |
Sat 5/19 | Bell Bottom Bash - Sonoma The 6th Annual Bell Bottom Bash will be held at 6pm. This fundraising event will benefit The Rise of the Fallen which is a memorial to those who have given their lives in the Iraq & Afghanistan wars as well as a portion will be donated to Team Hugs at Sonoma Relay For Life. "BackTrax Rock Band" will be performing dance hits from the 60's-70's & 80's. Mary's Pizza Shack will be selling pizza by the slice. Beer, wine & soft drinks will be available. There will be go-go cages, best costume awards, and PoPo the Clown will be face painting. Tickets are on sale at Sonoma Music on Broadway for $15. Children 12 and under get in free. Sonoma Community Center Napa Street, Sonoma Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | Guys Can Cook Too - Shone Farm Enjoy some of the most celebrated chefs and wineries in Sonoma County. Sample dishes from talented local residents vying for a grand prize award in the Amateur Chef Competition. this is an epicurean event packed with great food, great wine, and fantastic live & silent auctions. Featured Entertainment: Steve Morris/Mike Farrell Band & Honey B & the Pollinators. Event Hours: 5-9pm. Tickets: $60/Advance, $70/At the Door. For a list of where to purchase tickets: Click here for details SRJC Dutton Agriculture Pavilion Shone Farm |
Sat 5/19 | Health Harvest - Petaluma Conservation Corps North Bay - 2012 Health Harvest Free Event, Families Welcome. Come support your local Petaluma Bounty Community Farm with this civic engagement event put on by Conservation Corps North Bay's AmeriCorps Team. Participate in this fun work-day in the sun & learn about personal & family health care services available in Sonoma County. Between 10am-1pm. Volunteers will learn a wide range of gardening practices and help us raise the roof on the farm's outdoor classroom. Free lunch provided for our morning volunteers & healthy snacks for all visitors! But please help our AmeriCorps team create a low waste event by bringing your own cups, plates & utensils. Remember this event is free! So, spread the word. Bring your family & friends by to help plant a helping hand & grow a lifetime of community health. For more information or to register as a volunteer email us at: volunteer@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org Event Hours: 10am-3pm Petaluma Bounty Farm 55 Shasta Avenue, Petaluma Contact: Andre Morrow (707) 303-3069 x276 |
Sat 5/19 | 5th Annual Mendocino College LitFest Litfest is a celebration for word lovers & will include writing workshops, poetry & prose readings, & opportunities to meet authors & buy books. Meet authors & poets such as Jean Hegland, Christina Perez, Theresa Whitehill, Dan Barth, Sheldon Siegel, Natasha Yim & many more. Event Hours: 10am-4pm That’s LitFest 2012 on May 19th at Mendocino College For more info: (707) 468-3051 Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | FREE E-Waste Recycling - Guerneville FREE DROP-OFF: From a8m-4pm. Anything with a Cord & Any Amount You Have! Computers, TV's, Monitors, Laptops, all PC Parts & Components, Stereos, Cable Boxes, Phones, Satellite Dishes, Copiers, Printers, Scanners, any electronics you have with a cord. OTHER ITEMS - All Household Appliances, Refrigerators, Washers & Dryers, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Stoves, Vacuums, Auto Batteries. A portion of proceeds benefits the Russian River Chamber of Commerce Bohemian Hwy & Church Sts., Monte Rio (Across the Parking Lot from the Rio Theater) For more info: (707) 585-0511 |
Sat 5/19 | Tea & Fashion Show - Tomales Tomales Regional History Center will hold its Annual Tea & Fashion Show starting at 1:30pm. Tickets: $30/Per Person & can be reserved by calling Kathleen at (707) 878-2462 The Town Hall 27150 Hwy 1, Tomales (707) 878–2296 |
Sat 5/19 | Public Star Party - Kenwood Observatory's 3 main telescopes plus many additional telescopes are open for viewing. Ongoing presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom. Friendly & knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions. Please arrive before 11pm to assure that we stay open for you! Admission to RFO is $3/per Adult (18 & older), FREE/under 18. State Park Admission: $8/per car. Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood |
Sat 5/19 | TASTE of Alexander Valley Join us for the 15th Annual Celebration of Fine Wine & Food. Event Days & Hours: may 19th & May 20th 11am-4pm both days. Weekend Pass: $65/Per Person, $75/At the Door. Alexander Valley, Sonoma County (888) 463-0707 Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | Art Show & Sale - Montgomery Village The Show & Sale will feature watercolors, oils, acrylics and pastels by local artists form the Watercolor Artist of Sonoma County from 10am-5pm. Piano Music provided by Mark Paul Wetch. Admission is FREE. Montgomery Village, in Village Court Hwy 12 @ Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa |
Sat 5/19 | Tsars' Cabinet - Sonoma County Museum Two Hundred Years of Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs. The Museum is hosting this exhibit as part of the region-wide celebration of the Fort Ross bicentennial. The Sonoma County Museum is the only west-coast venue for this exhibit in 2012 and the only venue in Northern California. Porcelain, glass, enamel & other alluring materials make the Tsar's Cabinet exhibit dazzle. The items demonstrate the evolution of style from the European classicism of the court of Catherine the Great, to the rich oriental motifs of Russian favored by late 19th century tsars. Exhibit runs through May 27th. The Sonoma County Museum 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa For more details: (707) 579-1500 Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | Healdsburg Farmers Market Every Saturday - Healdsburg Farmers Market North & Vine Streets. One Block West of the Plaza. Hours: 9am-12/noon. Runs: 5/5 - 11/24. Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants, Music, Coffee, Pastries, Food Trucks & more! Click here for details |
Sat 5/19 | Redwood Empire Farmers’ Markets Grand Opening Saturday May 19th marks a new beginning as the Redwood Empire Farmers’ Market takes root on the west side of the Santa Rosa Veterans’ Memorial Building from 8am-1pm. Still in the same location farmers’ market patrons have been shopping at for years, this new market celebrates the return of popular vendors such as Gleason Ranch, The French Garden & The Handmade Pantry as well as a long list of current vendors including Triple T Ranch, Neufeld Farms & Springhill Jersey Cheese. This is a market for the whole family with live entertainment, magic shows at 9am & 11am, and a “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” scavenger hunt. Join us this Saturday and every Wednesday AND Saturday all year long! The Santa Rosa Veterans’ Memorial Building 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. Click here for details |
Sun 5/20 | Marin Sonoma Concourse d'Eelgance Where art meets function; beauty meets power; fantasy meets actuality – this is the timeless appeal of the automobile. Join us Sunday May 20 and revisit history as we celebrate singular vintage automobiles, the likes of which your path may never cross again. Stroll the green & admire the craftsmanship of the great French Coach Builders & Italian Design Studios. Be transported to the battlefield by our exhibit of military vehicles or to an historic London alley racing one of the vintage British motorcycles on display. From classic wooden boats to closed wheel race cars there is a vehicle to spark every imagination. Complete the experience with fine food & wine offerings & you’ve not only enjoyed your history lesson for the day, you’ve created a memory for a lifetime. Event Hours: 10am-4pm. Marin Civic Center, San Rafael (415) 479-7727 |
Sun 5/20 | Musical Entertainment - Healdsubrg Christian Foley-Beining - guitar with 6 string bass player Todd Smith. We play mainly Pat Metheny tunes & some of my arrangements of the Beatles songs. Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2pm on their beautiful patio. Affronti 235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg (707) 431-1113 |
Sun 5/20 | Home & Garden Tour & Food For Thought Food For Thought’s Annual Western Sonoma County Home & Garden Tour features 9 wonderfully diverse locations to visit from 10am-5pm. That day owners will open their private gardens to a limited number of ticket holders. This year’s distinctive group of homes & gardens embodies the range of home & gardening lifestyles in West Sonoma County’s unique ecosystem. Showcasing spectacular homes & fascinating gardens, from a unique geodesic dome on 3 acres to one of the 1st working homesteads in Sonoma County, visitors can enjoy this self-guided tour at their leisure. Volunteers will be present at each location to help & answer questions. Tickets are $45 & include a booklet with descriptions of the homes & gardens & a map for the self-guided tour. All proceeds benefit Food For Thought, Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank. Tickets may be ordered online at: Click here for details (707) 887-1647 Delicious gourmet box lunches from Cottonwood Catering for $12.50 can be pre-ordered ahead & will be available for pick-up on the day of the event at Food For Thought in Forestville. There will be shaded areas to eat at Food For Thought’s beautiful organic gardens & an opportunity to tour the food bank. Food For Thought, Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank provides comprehensive nutrition & other support services to people living with & affected by, HIV/AIDS. Now in its 24th year, the Forestville-based food bank supports 650 men, women & children, with the help of more than 600 dedicated volunteers. Click here for details |
Sun 5/20 | Spring Carnival - Santa Rosa For the Piner Olivet Schools from 11am-3pm. Jumpies, Games, Raffle Baskets, Cake Walk, Food & Lots More!!! Shaffer Elementary School on Coffee @ San Miguel |
Sun 5/20 | Public Invited to Larry Bertolini Memorial Service A memorial service for Lawrence “Larry” Bertolini will be held at 2pm. The public is invited to share in the service for Bertolini, who served on the Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees from 1977 to 1994. He was 85. Bertolini was known as the “Voice of the Bear Cubs,” & announced for the SRJC basketball and football teams for more than 40 years. During his tenure on the SRJC board, he served as president & vice president & participated on numerous board committees. He was awarded the college’s President’s Medallion in 1999 for his dedicated service to SRJC & his commitment to students. Bertolini & his brother, Louis, were founders & owners of Western Farm Center in Santa Rosa. He was active in the agriculture community, served as an announcer for the Sonoma County Fair junior livestock auction, and received many honors for his agriculture-related contributions. Haehl Pavilion on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus. Complimentary parking will be available on the SRJC campus for the memorial service. |
Sun 5/20 | Pancake Breakfast - Graton Graton Firefighters Association is holding the 2012 annual Pancake Breakfast from 7am-12/noon. The flapjacks will be flipping at the new firehouse on Highway 116 & Mueller Rd. Admission: $5/Adults & $3/Child. The menu includes: Pancakes served with Eggs, Sausage, Coffee, Tea, Milk & Juice. There will be fire engines, eguipment and maybe even a helicopter on display for the kids (and their dads). You can purchase tickets for the Raffle & T-shirts & sweatshirts will be available for purchase to help support the local fire department. Graton Fire Dept. 3750 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol (707) 823-5515 |
Sun 5/20 | OPEN HOUSE - Cloverleaf Ranch Celebrate Our 65th Summer Camp Season & Open House from 11am-3pm. Catering By The BBQ Spot, Music & Tours, Zip-lining, Horse Rides, Swimming (if weather permits). The event is free, but make sure to bring money for our fun horseback rides, ziplining & yummy BBQ. All the profits raised go to send children, in need, to camp. Cloverleaf Ranch has partnered with local rotary clubs to send children to camp & also has a scholarship program of their own. Every year the ranch aims to give 80 scholarships & funds are raised through fundraisers at the ranch, donations & the sales of Cloverleaf Ranch BBQ Sauce "Shawna's Bold & Sweet," which is sold at Oliver's & Molsberry Market. "Shawna's Bold & Sweet" is all natural & locally made. Cloverleaf Ranch would greatly appreciate your support... the family run business is a firm believer in investing in our children...it's truly pays off for our children, our community & our future. Cloverleaf Ranch 3892 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa (707) 545-5906 Click here for details |
Sun 5/20 | Petaluma Youth Health Fair This event is for youth, families, parents, and community members. Free Admission, Blood Drive, Live music, Free Health Information, Ropes course, Activities & Prizes. Some of the booths participating: Petaluma Police Department, National Guard, Jamba Juice, Trader Joe's, Petaluma Valley Hospital, SRJC Health Center, 24 Hour Fitness, McDowell Drug Task Force, Petaluma People Service Center & Mobile Teen Health Clinic. Event Hours: 11am-3pm Lucchesi Park 320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma |
Sun 5/20 | Live Music - Duncans Mills Live Music Friday & Saturdays. Sundays on the Patio from 3-7pm. The Blue Heron Restaurant & Tavern Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. (707) 865-2261 Click here for details |
Sun 5/20 | CARL & PAUL GREEN” Music Schedule For more info: (707) 538-3133 5/20 - First Edition Bar from 7-11pm. 1420 E. Washington, Petaluma 5/25 - Finley Community Center from 1-4pm ($7 cover charge) 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa 5/27 - First Edition Bar from 7-11pm. 1420 E. Washington, Petaluma |
Wed 5/23 | Wednesday Night Market Over 130 vendors, 40 entertainers & bands, dozens of wineries & tens of thousands of people to downtown Santa Rosa to celebrate Sonoma County. The market will officially kick off May 9th & run every Wednesday from 5-8:30pm in Downtown Santa Rosa. This is one of Sonoma County's hallmark events. In the spotlight is the large amount of produce. The Santa Rosa Downtown Market is more like a carnival or street festival that takes place every Wednesday during the summer. Music is played on stage as well as on the street. Vendors of all sorts crowd the street selling their wares & lots of activities for the kids. 4th Street - Downtown Santa Rosa |
Thu 5/24 | Gaia's Garden Restaurant - Music Schedule Gaia's Garden Restaurant 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa (707) 544-2491 Click here for details. 544-2491. Thursday, May 24 - Wine Country Swing... Hugh Harris on guitar & Bobby Lee on pedal steel! Free admission! $5 min purchase. Enjoy a really delicious vegetarian buffet for about $11. Beer, wine & sake available. 8-10pm Friday, May 25 - Quarter to Four - Emerging jazz quartet playing ‘50s jazz standards. Free admission! $5 min purchase. Enjoy a really delicious vegetarian buffet for about $11. Beer, wine, and sake now available. 8-10pm |
Fri 5/25 | St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble The vocal quartet of Kirill Sokolov, Sergey Shapinskiy, Andrei Volikov & Vadim Smantser perform a variety of vocal treasures ranging from ancient Russian chants & folk songs to modern compositions & popular melodies. The Ensemble, founded in 2003, has captivated audiences in Russia & around the world with its unique sound & intriguing repertoire. We happily welcome them back for a Sebastopol visit! Event: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 Sebastopol Center for the Arts (in the Music Studo) 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol (707) 829-4797 |
Fri 5/25 | ECHOREV Performing in Santa Rosa ECHOREV will be performing at the wonderful Jackson Theater in Santa Rosa. They will be putting on another great show for us! Check out their very latest music video Shadow King at Click here for details that will have you smiling & dancing all over the place! Jackson Theater 4400 Day School Pl, Santa Rosa (707) 433-8122 |
Fri 5/25 | Barn dance benefits Heifer International An old-fashioned barn dance & casual dinner to Benefit Heifer International will be held from 5-9pm. The dancing will be explained by caller Celia Ramsey & is easy to learn--English Country & Contra dancing. Children 12 & older with parents are welcome. The event is planned by Sonoma Napa Heifer volunteers. Tickets: $30/Available online: Click here for details A limited number of tickets will be available & early reservations are encouraged. Green String Farm 3571 Adobe Road, Petaluma (707) 875-3177 |
Sat 5/26 | Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center - Grand Opening The long-awaited Laguna Environmental Center is opening its doors with a day of fun learning activities for the whole family. Highlights include horse-drawn carriage rides; tours of the historic farm house, grounds & native plant nursery; environmental activities for kids about Laguna wildlife & traditional human uses of native plants; a fine art photography show Laguna & Friends by Don Jackson; plus lots of opportunities for exploration and learning. All activities are free! Food available for purchase from Pizza Politana. Event Hours: 11am-4pm. Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa (707) 527-9277 x107 Click here for details |
Sat 5/26 | Cuban Night @ Monroe Hall Dance to the tropical rhythms of Carlitos Mudrano & Sabor De Mi Cuba. Free Dance Lessons from 7-8pm. No Host Bar, Cubralibres, Wine & Beer, Small Plate Selection of Food, Nor Credit Cards. Event Hours: 7-11pm. Tickets: $25 & available by calling: (707) 396-2494, at the door and @: Click here for details Monroe Hall 1400 West College Ave., Santa Rosa |
Sat 5/26 | A Garden Wlak - Sebastopol Meet at the downtown plaza at 9am & walk a route along flower-filled neighborhood streets to a variety of private front & backyard gardens. The tour will spend a short time at each garden with opportunities to talk with the gardener & take photos. Following the 3-mile walk, the group will return to the plaza around noon. Group leaders are Nick Kishmirian & Kathy Oetinger. The tour is free. |
Sat 5/26 | Tres Sabores Winery Presents 'The Best Custer Ensemble The Tres Sabores Winery Presents "The Best Custer Ensemble." - Keeping the Arts Alive! Winery opens at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8pm. The Beth Custer Ensemble will be presenting Custer's award-winning live soundtrack to the 1929 silent film, MY GRANDMOTHER, in their 1st northwest tour. Tickets: $60/Reserve (includes seating & a glass of wine), $50/General Admission, $30/Student & can be purchased by calling (707) 967-8027 or by email. Click here for details Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic style dinner (& a dish to share if you like) & a low beach chair & a blanket for the movie. Tres Sabores Wines will be available for purchase (please - no outside alcohol). $10 from every bottle of Tres Sabores wine sold will be donated to The Oxbow Film Program. Tres Sabores Winery 1620 S Whitehall Ln. St. Helena |
Sat 5/26 | Grand Opening Celebration - Great Blue Heron Hall - Santa Rosa Join us for this fun-filled day to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Great Blue Heron Hall at the Laguna Foundation Environmental Center. We are planning a day full of activities. Event Hours: 11am-4pm. Admission: FREE. Food, fun & lots environmental education activities for all promise to make for a great community day! Laguna Foundation Campus 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa (707) 527-9277 Click here for details |
Sat 5/26 | Potluck Party a Benefit for HAVE - Forestville New workshops & our 25th Annual Memorial Weekend Potluck Party a Benefit for Helping American Veterans Endure (HAVE) these last 3 years. All workshops are FREE to all veterans & are designed to help those with PTSD, which is the major cause of the high rate of suicides among veterans, 6500 a year, 18 a day! Join us for great music, fresh abalone, oysters & other seafood, as well as organic chicken & our wonderful potluck. We are also having a silent auction! We also have our Veterans Organic Peace Garden planted directly in front of the SRVA Outpatient Clinic, on Brickway Blvd. at Airport Blvd., where we are teaching veterans organic gardening & a better way to eat. Thank you so much for your help. 6101 Van Keppel Rd., Forestville For more info: (707) 887-9439 Helping American Veterans Endure Click here for details |
Sat 5/26 | Shiloh Community Players - Drawn To The Music Drawn To The Music - is a family friendly cabaret Show based on all the animation characters we love. The show will be presented as a dessert cabaret. Tickets: $15/General & include table service of beverages & desserts. Tickets available @: Mark Shimizu Designs 9054 Windsor Rd., Windsor & at the door. Show times: May 26 - 7:30pm, May 27 - 7pm, June 2 - 2pm, June 3 - 7:30pm. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine and Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Shiloh Covenant Church Theater 251 Windsor Rd., Windsor (707) 235-2233 |
Sat 5/26 | Willowside Plant Sale - Santa Rosa Willowside Middle School’s nursery program is hosting 7 upcoming plant & flower sales to promote the program & raise money for its operation. Rain does not cancel. Hydrangeas, camellias, roses, grasses, small Japanese maples, Mission olive crab trees & scores of others will be on sale from 9am-2pm. Sale Dates: May 26; June 16 & July 7 at: Willowside School 5299 Hall Road @ Willowside Road, Santa Rosa Rain does not cancel. |
Sun 5/27 | Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration The Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program. With the theme of “Bridging Us All,” the free community event seeks to honor this amazing landmark in a way that reflects the ingenuity, inclusiveness and creativity of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The festival will offer thousands of people the opportunity to reflect on the beauty of the Bridge, learn about its history & be inspired through performances and exhibits. The 75th anniversary public celebration will be a spectacular event on May 27th spanning the waterfront from Fort Point to Pier 39. Major program venues include Crissy Field & the Marina Green; additional activities & events will be held at the Presidio, Fort Mason Center, Ghiraradelli Square, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39. While the Bridge will be open to auto traffic only & there will be no Bridge walk, there will be numerous vantage points & ways for the public to share in the Festival experience. Take in magnificent views of the Golden Gate, learn about the Bridge’s history & significance, & enjoy the national parklands anchored by the famed span. The Golden Gate Festival will feature activities including history & educational presentations, a display of cars from 1937 to the present, an historic watercraft parade, music & dance stages, art installations, films & displays by corporate & media partners. Around 9:30pm the weekend celebration will conclude with a spectacular 75th anniversary fireworks display & grand finale. |
Sun 5/27 | Healdsburg's Antique Fair Free Admission & over 90 Dealers. Event Hours: 9am-4pm. Downtown Healdsburg on the Square. |
Sun 5/27 | The Sebastopol Center for the Arts 2012 The Sebastopol Center for the Arts 2012 CAR-BOOT-SALE (CBS) season is about to start! Planned to be on EVERY LAST SUNDAY of the MONTH, with a Grand Finale on September 30th. The market was launched in 2011 as a fundraiser for the Sebastopol Center Visual Arts by the new Program Manager Catherine Devriese who had lived in London for a decade and who named it after the English tradition of open air markets where vendors conduct business out of the “BOOT” or trunk of their car. It was held in Center’s west parking lot in Depot Street and attracted a mix of vendors from the West County displaying a wide and eclectic array of goods and collectables. One might find Antiques, Art, Beads, Costume & Fine Jewelry, Home Crafts & Found Object Sculpture, Decor Items, Primitives, Baskets, Paintings, Linens or Textiles, Musical Instruments, Old Books, Vintage Toys, Furniture, Tools, as well as General Household Goods and many other such Whatnots. This year the CAR-BOOT-SALE is all of that and is poised to evolve into an even more unique event that will extend the connection & participation of the Art Center within the local community. Buyers & vendors can all participate in a Sunday experience where shoppers meet & interact with (local) artists besides perhaps finding or discovering the long-wanted curios. It is a short walk from the local farmers market to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, so it is really easy for buyers to park once & attend both events. SCA members are to receive CAR-BOOT-SALE perks; the opportunity to register in advance for discounted spaces. Single car parking spaces are available starting at $15/prepaid for Art Center members, $20/non-members. Space is limited. Reservations must be made a minimum of 1-week in advance. Unsold spaces will be available for a premium on a first come bases the day of the sale. Contact the Sebastopol Center for the Arts for an application. Call (707) 829 4797 or visit the SCA Gallery at 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol. |
Tue 5/29 | Shiloh Community Players in Concert Dine & Donate Cabaret Show from 4-9pm to support their performance tour to Walk Disney World. A very generous portion of the proceeds of the event will go directly to the actors going on tour. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine and Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Patterson's Pub 9057 Windsor Road, Windsor (707) 235-2233 |
Tue 5/29 | Tuesdays in the Plaza - Healdsburg Downtown Healdsburg on the Plaza - Center of Town. Entertainment Schedule: 5/29 Los Pinguos, Latin Indie 6/5 Azesu with Orestes Vilato & Maria Marquez, Healdsburg Jazz Festival 6/12 Gator Beat, Zydeco 6/19 The Gas Men Irish Jigs, Reels & Barn Dance 6/26 Swing Fever, Classic Big Band 7/3 Solid Air, Roots/Americana 7/10 McKenna Faith, Country 7/17 Johnny Rawls, Soulful R & B 7/24 The Steve Pile Band, Alt-Americana 7/31 Poor Man’s Whiskey, Bluegrass 8/7 Cahoots Country, Rock, Blues & Jazz 8/14 Patsy & The Bobcats, Country 8/21 The Blues Defenders, Blues |
Thu 5/31 | Dinner Walk - Sebastopol The Dinner Walk Departs the plaza at 5:30pm & the 1st stop is the Ceres Community Project’s new facility where appetizers & champagne will be served. Then, it’s up the hill to the French Garden Restaurant where a four-entree’ meal & wine is on the menu. The evening concludes with dessert at Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Bistro. Sebastopol City Councilwoman Sarah Gurney will be the group leader. Cost: $40/per person & includes tax & gratuity. Reservations are due by May 23. |
Thu 5/31 | Sonoma Wine Country Senior Games Senior athletes 50 or better, enjoy your "Senior Moment" as you complete in one or more of 14 sporting events throughout Sonoma County. Sporting events include: Archery, Basketball, Bocce Ball, Cycling, Golf, Pickle Ball, Running, Soccer, Softball, Square Dancing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis & Walking. Senior Games promote healthy, active lifestyles for adults over the age of 50. The Sonoma Wine Country Senior Games are sanctioned as qualifying games by the California State Senior Games Association. Live your Senior Moment! (707) 525-0143 x146 Click here for details |
June | |
Fri 6/01 | The Leftovers - Cazadero "THE LEFTOVERS" featuring Mark Larson, Roger Bolt & Phil Marshall. Original & traditional acoustic swing, jazz & boogie in the serene coastal redwoods near Duncan's Mills & the Pacific ocean. Show Hours: 6-9pm RAYMONDS BAKERY, B&B. 5400 Cazadero Highway, Cazadero Click here for details |
Fri 6/01 | Sugarland in Mountain View Click here for details |
Fri 6/01 | HUICHICA MUSIC FESTIVAL - Sonoma FRIDAY JUNE 1ST, 6-10pm FARM to BARREL to TABLE to AMPLIFIER wine dinner & concert. SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND, 12/NOON-10pm. WINE, FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL. This year's Huichica festival is bigger & better than ever! A new Friday night dinner & concert, and on Saturday, the property will be closed to the public all day for Huichica goers to experience music, wine, food & general mirth all day long! Check out music from all ELEVEN bands, including Beachwood Sparks, Papercuts, Poor Moon & Cotton Jones at: http;//www.huichicamusicfestival.com GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT: Click here for details Gundlach Bundschu 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, (707) 939-3015 |
Fri 6/01 | Roustabout Theater brings Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” to life One of Stephen Sondheim's most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is an adult’s perspective on the timeless stories of classic fairy tales. As all the stories’ characters meet up in the woods while looking for their true destinies, they find that happily ever after may not actually last all that long. With the piercing wit & sharp insight he is known for, Sondheim has created a new musical theater classic: a tale of community & identity filled with glorious music & heartbreaking choices. Into the Woods dares to ask what happens to our children after they take to heart the stories we have told them. Information about Roustabout’s shows & schedules online: Click here for details Performances: June 1-3. Evening shows Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 7:30pm; Saturday & Sunday matinees at 3:30pm. Tickets: $16-$26; available online at: Click here for details and by calling: (707) 546-3600 or at the Wells Fargo Center box office, Mon–Sat 12-6pm. Roustabout Theater’s mission is to create a vibrant regional theater & unparalleled actor training program in Sonoma County. Roustabout has been nominated as “Best Theater Company” in the North Bay by Theatreworld.com. Roustabout’s Apprentice Program highlights the talents of the county’s most extraordinary student performers through its professionally-produced productions. We also provide unique opportunities for our students through our ongoing series of Master Classes with Tony Award-winners, award-winning Broadway actors & nationally recognized Casting Directors. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600 |
Fri 6/01 | "Love Bites" - Casino Theater in Bodega Ever had the date from Hell? Original Romantic Comedy at the newly-reopened Casino Theater in Bodega. Show runs June 1-24, Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm, and Sunday @: 2 & 4pm. Tickets: $15/Each or $25/For 2. American Dream Players Reservations: (707) 538-7543 or (707) 478-1994 |
Fri 6/01 | Dancing Under the Stars - Oakland Looking for a place to dance the night away? Come join us for the 12-week “dancing under the stars” series at oakland’s waterfront, jack london square. starting on Friday, June 1st from 8:30-10 pm, Linden Street dance studio will provide 12 weekly free dance lessons this summer—from cha cha to hustle—and will begin with an evening of salsa followed by a dance party. Make a full night of it with dinner at one of the great restaurants at Jack London Square. Click here for details |
Sat 6/02 | Beerfest - Santa Rosa Beerfest is a festive microbrew & food tasting extravaganza with more than 40 of Northern California’s best microbreweries & gourmet food purveyors. Event begins @ 1pm. Ticket includes all food & beverage tasting, plus a souvenir glass! 21 & over only. Please note that pouring stops at 4:30pm. Well Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa |
Sat 6/02 | Car Show - Rohnert Park 13th Annual St. John’s Methodist Church Car Show (Open to cars 1985 and older) from 11am-4pm. Fun, Food, Awards, Raffles, Music—Loads of fun for everyone! Awards & Drawings held at 3pm. St. John's Methodist Church 5150 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park (707) 795-9470 |
Sat 6/02 | ANNUAL ART OF EATING Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR), a North Bay leader in conservation science, habitat protection & restoration & nature education, announced today that its 2nd Annual Art of Eating food & wine benefit at Bouverie Preserve will feature more than 16 talented local chefs, 14 vintners & 60 unique auction items. The proceeds from this event will benefit the education programs of ACR, which annually provides more than 6,000 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students with the opportunity to experience nature-based educational experiences at no cost to the schools. Tickets can be purchased at Click here for details or by calling (415) 868-9244. Bouverie Preserve 13935 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen |
Sat 6/02 | Alchemy of the Seasons - Santa Rosa "We are Becoming Independent. . . promoting community inclusion & participation for people with developmental disabilities." "Alchemy of the Seasons", features Becoming Independent & community artists which include Genevieve & Raymond Barnhart, John Chambers, William O'Keefe, Virginia Harrison & Fred Vedder, opens on Saturday, June 2, 5-7pm. The Gallery of Sea & Heaven 312 South A Street, Santa Rosa (707) 578-9123 The multi-media exhibit displays symbols & images of the 5 elements & 4 seasons, |
Sat 6/02 | Lunch & Laugh Standup Comedy, Luncheon (choose entree), Docent Tour of Burbank Farm, Raffle & Table Drawings. Event Times: 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm. Benefit for Western Sonoma County Historical Society. Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm Gold Ridge (707) 829-1044 Click here for details |
Sat 6/02 | CA Lacrosse State Championship Event - SRJC Santa Rosa Lacrosse Club is hosting this year's Varsity Club Lacrosse State Championships. Event held on June 2nd & 3rd. SRLC is partnering with the Santa Rosa Junior College & Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau to bring a weekend long, festival-of-lacrosse crowned by the final championship game to determine the 2012 California Varsity Club Lacrosse Champions. Activities during the weekend include clinics for youth players, fastest shot in the West booth, lacrosse merchandise exhibits, local merchants’ exhibits, prize raffles, good local food, discounts to local attractions, exciting lacrosse tournament showcasing the best club teams in the state, and much more! Join our community for a weekend of fun celebrating the fastest growing youth sport in the nation. SRJC’s natural turf Bailey Field 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Click here for details. |
Sat 6/02 | Marin Home & Garden Expo Check out innovative ideas and custom concepts for your home and garden at the Marin Home & Garden Expo June 2 & 3 at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds in San Rafael. 200 exhibitors, lectures & demos, a special exhibit “Eichler NOW: A Fresh Look on Mid-Century Modern” plus VIP presenters: Architect Daniel Liebermann, Home improvement experts the Carey Bros. and HGTV handyman finalist Allison Oropallo. |
Sat 6/02 | Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County is presenting the 2012 Wine Country Quilts, Quilt Show & Sale Saturday 6/2 from 10am-5pm & Sunday 6/3 from 10am-4pm. Over 350 beautiful quilts demonstrating a variety of traditional & non-traditional designs will be on display. A Boutique featuring work by guild members will be on site & there will be vendors as well. Parking is free Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa. (707) 889-1157 |
Sat 6/02 | Art at the Source Open Art Studios - June 2-3, 9-10. Western Sonoma County Western Sonoma County’s popular Art at the Source Open Studio Tour celebrates its 18th anniversary this year with a record 155 artists showing in 96 studio locations. Many studios showcase more than one artist. The tour highlight the county’s finest visual artists in our world-famous Wine Country setting! This makes for an ideal weekend escape for tourists & locals alike. There are several ways to preview the artists’ work: Sebastopol Center for the Arts May 18-June 10: An opening reception & preview exhibit of 1 work from each participating artist will be held on Friday, May 18 from 6-8pm at the, 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol. Community Showcases: The Finley Center in Santa Rosa, Pelican Gallery in Petaluma, multiple Copperfield’s Books, Pedersens Furniture in Santa Rosa and Valley Ford’s West County Design will all have select artists showing. Click here for details Art in the Wineries: Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County present artwork by more than 44 Open Studio artists at 34 tasting rooms & lodgings in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Color catalogs with maps will be released in April & will be available free at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, restaurants, coffeehouses, hotels, wineries, bookstores & on-ine at Click here for details Art at the Source offers a wide variety of artistic works: painting, print-making, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, fine jewelry, art glass, assemblage, woodwork & mosaic. Rather than being just an expanded gallery experience, the tour offers a rare opportunity to talk with the individuals who created the art & a chance to look behind the scenes at the artistic process & buy directly from the artist. It also offers the opportunity to enjoy Sonoma County’s legendary scenic beauty as one drives through the countryside visiting participating studios. Studio locations range from the coastal villages of Jenner & Bodega Bay, to the inland communities of Monte Rio, Guerneville, Forestville, Graton, Sebastopol, Occidental & West Santa Rosa. Click here for details Art at the Source Open Studios Sebastopol Center for the Arts 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol (707) 829-4797 |
Sun 6/03 | Book Launch - Occidental Occidental Center for the Arts’ Book Launch Series features poets Jodi Hottel, author of Heart Mountain & Kathleen Winter author of Nostalgia for the Criminal Past. Both poets will be signing & reading from their works at 4pm.. Admission: free, but donations are happily accepted! Occidental Center for the Arts 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. Click here for details (707) 874-9392 |
Sun 6/03 | HIT THE ROAD JACK WINE & CHEESE COUNTRY RUN JOIN THE FUN AT THE 25TH ANNUAL HIT THE ROAD JACK WINE AND CHEESE COUNTRY RUN, BENEFITTING THE SONOMA VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION! THIS QUARTER-OF-A-CENTURY TRADITION WILL BE HELD ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 3RD, WITH THE START & FINISH LINES LOCATED AT THE HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA. PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN A 10K RUN OR A 2.2 MILE RUN/WALK. BOTH COURSES ARE FLAT & FAST, THAT RUN THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF SONOMA, WINDING THROUGH NEARBY SCENIC VINEYARDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIT THE ROAD JACK WINE & CHEESE COUNTRY RUN: (209) 795-7832, or VISIT: Click here for details |
Sun 6/03 | SR City Bus - Rider Alert Santa Rosa's Downtown Transit Mall (Second Street), will close for an extensive remodeling project on Sunday, June 3, 2012. During construction, a temporary Transit mall will be located on First Street between Santa Rosa Avenue & D Street. This section of First Street will close in early May for preparation. At this time, it is estimated the project will be completed and the Downtown Transit Mall will reopen in early Fall 2012. |
Mon 6/04 | Sun Camp with Miss Moon - Sebastopol For ages 5-12, entering K-6th grade, Sun Camp with Miss Moon features organic gardening, expressive arts, swimming at Ives Pool, cooking, crafts, games, outdoor play, field trips, community building & special guest instructors. At a great location, right in Sebastopol, at the Garzot/Duffield Building, next to the Pond & the Super Playground in Libby Park. This camp is perfect for all types of kids & will engage them daily in a variety of fun activities. Full time or Part time. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Extended care 7:30am-5:30pm June 4-Aug 24 at the Garzot-Duffield Building $30/day, $40/day for extended care, 3 day minimum. Our Sun Camp director - Celosia Arcadia ("Miss Moon") - was most recently the director of Earth Camp & brings to Sun Camp her unique appreciation of the benefits of hands-on, outdoor-oriented, experiential, community-focused activities for kids. This will be a special camp that will offer all the fun every parent wants kids to have at summer camp, with a warmhearted West County spirit. For more information & registration instructions: Click here for details |
Tue 6/05 | Santa Rosa Stamp Club The recently formed Santa Rosa Stamp Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The club meets in Building D at the rear of the complex, 2nd floor. In addition to the monthly auction of lots submitting by members, there will be a chance to trade, buy & sell. Kurt Schau of Shau-Harmer Auctions of Petaluma will discuss the benefits of buying & selling collections through public auction. All collectors & anyone interested in forming a collection are invited. The Lodge at Paulin Creek 2375 Range Ave., Santa Rosa For further information, email Bob Kirk at: |
Tue 6/05 | Meet & Greet Artist - Petaluma The Petaluma Arts Association invites you to meet Artist Ginny Wilson at the monthly Petaluma Arts Association meeting from 7:30-8:30pm. Ginny has won many awards for her works in Pastel & Watercolor both on the East & West Coast. Here in Sonoma County, California, Ginny has ongoing weekly classes at Rileystreet Art Supplies in Santa Rosa & teaches Watercolor, Pastel & Drawing classes for Petaluma Community Education. She is also an art instructor at Live Oak Waldorf School in Petaluma. Her website: Click here for details Petaluma Art Center Located on the corner of Lakeville & Washington Click here for details |
Tue 6/05 | Astronomical Event - Kenwood Mostly viewable locally, this is the last chance of our lifetimes to view this phenomenon as Venus passes in front of the sun's disk. WARNING: Do not view the sun by naked eye or regular scopes/binoculars! Use only approved safe filters/methods for solar viewing. Event sequence: 3:06pm Venus contacts edge of solar disk 3:24pm Venus disk fully enters solar disk 6:35pm Maximum penetration of solar disk 8:31pm Sunset with transit in progress State Park Admission: $8/per car Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood |
Wed 6/06 | Spray/Neuter Vouchers - Santa Roa 1st WEDNESDAY of the month - The Sonoma County Animal Care & Control will be changing the process for obtaining spay/neuter vouchers for 1) low income pet owners, 2) feral cat caregivers & 3) non-profit feral cat groups. Spay/neuter vouchers must be reserved by calling (707) 565-7105. Beginning at 9am on the 1st Wednesday of each month, pet owners may reserve spay/neuter vouchers on a first call, first served basis until the monthly voucher limit has been reached. Pet owners reserving vouchers will have until the 15th of the month (or the next business day after the 15th, if the 15th falls on a Sunday, Monday or holiday) to pick up the voucher from Sonoma County Animal Care & Control. Required documents: Photo I.D., proof of income & proof of residency. If pet owners who have reserved a voucher do not come to Sonoma County Animal Care & Control by the 15th of the month, the voucher will be reassigned the following month. |
Thu 6/07 | Peggy Sue's All American Cruise Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise is a car show for all car enthusiasts with American made models dating from the early 1900's to 1976. Sonoma County's largest car show, including the Horseless Carriage, the restored Vintage, Antique cars & trucks, street stock & street modified. Hotrods, Roadsters & Customs that not only take you back in time but shows the workmanship & dedication it takes to recreate any one of these classic cars or trucks. Come spend the weekend with us & experience some of the finest tours & events in the area. This annual car event is sure to give Dad & the whole family a weekend to remember. Thursday, 6/7 - 'Cruise-in' at A Place to Play Park, Santa Rosa. Thursday, 6/7 - "Cruise In" w/ the Poyntlyss Sisters Band. Friday, 6/8 - 'Poker Run' on the back roads of Sonoma County. 'Chili & Pasta Cook Off' ~ 'Beer & Wine Tasting' at A Place to Play Park, Santa Rosa. Saturday, 6/9 - 'Show & Shine' at A Place to Play Park, Santa Rosa. Pablo Cruise appearing from 1:30-3:30pm. A Place to Play Park 'Cruise' downtown Santa Rosa Sunday, 6/10 - 'Show & Shine', 'Swap Meet' and 'Awards' at A Place to Play Park, Santa Rosa. Admission: $10/Per Person. Phone: (707) 575-3267 Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | The Playhouse BBQ - A Country Jamboree SAVE-THE-DATE... This fundraising event for the 6th Street Playhouse will include Country Music, Dancing, Gourmet BBQ Foods, Beverages & much, much more! Details will be made available soon. (707) 523-4185 Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | John Muir Festival THE JOHN MUIR GEOTOURISM CENTER & “IT’S FOR THE PEOPLE” PRESENTS THE THIRD ANNUAL JOHN MUIR FESTIVAL, WITH ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ALONG J132 & THE HISTORIC JOHN MUIR ROUTE IN COULTERVILLE, GREELEY HILL & GROVELAND FROM 10am–4pm. EXPERIENCE A NARRATED DRIVING TOUR, JOIN AN ORGANIZED HIKE, OR PARTICIPATE ON A BICYCLE RIDE ALONG PORTIONS OF THE TRAIL MUIR TRAVELED – ALL AS PART OF THE FESTIVAL. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS FROM AUTHORS & EXPERTS, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, HANDS-ON NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES & A HOST OF EXHIBITORS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITIES: Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | Playhouse Jamboreee - 6th Street Playhouse Kick up your heels at the Playhouse Jamboree - BBQ Feast - Line Dancing - Live Auction - Music - Featuring The Shannon Rider Band. Event starts at 5pm til late. Admission: $60/Advance, $65/At the Door. A benefit for 6th Street Playhouse. 6th Street Playhouse 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185 x108 Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | Stumptown Daze Parade This year's theme is: "The Cowboy Way: Legends of the Past." Join us at this year's Stumptown Daze Festivities! The Stumptown Daze crew is rounding up all those old fashioned, great Western fun times for your enjoyment. Come on down to see the floats, the horses & the 6-gun shooters. Got a friend you wouldn't mind seeing behind bars? Pay the Deputy $5 to have them thrown into the "Stumptown Jail." New this year, an old favorite, Whiskerino Contest! Men! Contact the Chamber for an application & start growing your whiskers! After the parade join the Russian River Fire Protection District at the annual BBQ in Lark Drugs' parking lot. Event Hours: Parade @ 11am & BBQ: 12/Noon-6pm. Main Street, Guerneville. |
Sat 6/09 | Trips for Kids Youth Biking Program Get great bargains on bikes & bike-related equipment while supporting a worthy cause. Trips for Kids, the Bay Area non-profit that’s been taking disadvantaged young people on mountain bike rides for 24 years, will open its 2 San Rafael locations for its bi-annual Warehouse Sale from 10am-4pm. Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop 610 Fourth Street, San Rafael. Training Center & Warehouse 125 Larkspur St. Suite 119, San Rafael. (415) 458-2986 or check the Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | Forestville Youth Park BBQ Saturday 6/9 & Sunday 6/10 - starts at 11am-8pm. Parade on Saturday @ 10am - And begins at 1st Stret & up Mirabel Rd. Food & Fun! BBQ Chicken, Steak, Ribs, Pasta, Chili, Oysters, Garlic Fries, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pie & Ice Cream, Sonoma County Wine & Beer, Pie-eating Contests, Craft Vendors, Live Music & Dancing. Forestville Youth Park (707) 575-3484 |
Sat 6/09 | Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival Enjoy fun Arts & Crafts, Live Music on 2 stages, Food & Wine. Children's Area with Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Crafts, Train Rides, Bounce House & more! Free admission. Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10-6pm. Grant Avenue, between Redwood Blvd & 7th St., Novato (415) 897-1164 |
Sat 6/09 | Chosen Spot - Pop-up Dinners - Luther Burbank Home & Gardens June 9, July 7, August 11, & September 8 - 5:30pm For the 1st time, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens will host a series of fundraiser pop-up dinners on the grounds of LBH&G on 4 summer evenings. Chef John Lyle, a local culinary genius, is continuing his increasingly popular series called "Chosen Spot" by creating menus inspired by & dedicated to Luther Burbank & his horticultural accomplishments. This summer, he'll set up intimate dinners on the site where Burbank lived and experimented with plants at the turn of the 20th century. Guests will enjoy a wine & cheese pairing in the Greenhouse before sitting down to family-style dining in a unique outdoor setting. If you choose to attend more than one dinner in this series, be assured the menu will be different each time. His meals are created around what is in season & available that month from local growers and farms. Cost: $75/per person - wine included. (Seating is limited to 50 seats at each dinner.) Reserve early: (707) 524-5445. Click here for details |
Sat 6/09 | SC Musuem Exhibition - Santa Rosa's Chinatown Santa Rosa's Chinatown - focused on the history of Santa Rosa's Chinatown, a neighborhood that no longer exists. No imprint of the neighborhood remains, having disappeared over half a century ago, yet the stories of Chinatown are significant. Public Opening Reception from 5-7pm. The Show runs from June 8th - Sept. 9th. Sonoma County Museum 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa (707) 579-1500 x11 Click here for details |
Sun 6/10 | Old-Fashion Garden Party - Santa Rosa Please join us and spend the afternoon in the beautiful gardens of historic McDonald Mansion. Enjoy Champagne, wine hors d'oeuvres & The American Philharmonic String Quartet. Event Hours: 2-4:30pm. Hosted by The Living Room. $100/Per Person. Tickets available: Click here for details 800-838-3006 x1 1920's & 30's fashions from Hot Couture Vintage Fashion will be worn by models from Julie Nations Modeling School. Wear your favorite garden party hat, or check out the hat-making classes at Portobello Hats (707) 528-HATS) and create your own! 1015 McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa |
Mon 6/11 | Summer Sports Camps The Sonoma County Family YMCA has partnered with the National Academy of Athletics founder Aaron Locks & his staff. The National Academy of Athletics is providing young people with confidence-building athletic skill development, a solid foundation for fitness, new friends and tons of all out fun & games. Join our hand-picked certified staff who will motivate each camper with a positive, fun & challenging program. Baseball/Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer & Volleyball. Open to Boys & Girls ages 6-8 & 9-12. Camp runs from 6/11-8/3 For more info: (707) 541-2365 Click here for details |
Thu 6/14 | Borders/boundaries - Sebastopol In the Main Gallery, Sebastopol Center for the Arts presents BORDERS/BOUNDARIES, a juried exhibition of artwork that explores the concept of borders & boundaries: geographical, psychological, political, cultural & physical. Juror, Gail Wight is Associate Professor Experimental Media Arts, Department of Art & Art History, Stanford University. ***The show opens with a reception on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 6-7:30pm & runs through July 21. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm, Saturday 1–4pm. Admission is free. Sebastopol Center for the Arts 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol 707-829-4797 Click here for details |
Fri 6/15 | Chamber's Golf Tournament Registration is Open for the Chamber's 16th Annual Golf Tournament! The Chamber is now taking reservations for its 16th Annual Golf Tournament taking place Thursday, June 14th at Windsor Golf Club. Entry fee includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch, gifts, prizes & reception. For more information contact Janet Rogers at (707) 545-1414 x13. Windsor Golf 1340 19th Hole Drive, Windsor Click here for details |
Fri 6/15 | Middletown Days - Event Join the fun at the annual Middletown Days event June 15-17. Roping on Friday night at 6 p.m. at Middletown’s Central Park, Parade Saturday at 10am, ranch rodeo at 1pm. Sunday is a Father’s Day breakfast from 8-11am & a gymkhana starting at 11am. Food, vendors, activities in the park all day on Saturday & Sunday. For more info: Click here for details Middletown is located on Hwy. 29 at the southern end of Lake County, just over the mountain from Calistoga, 30 miles northeast of Santa Rosa & 70 miles southeast of Ukiah. |
Sat 6/16 | June Tunes Fireworks Benefit Concert ROWDY RIVER SPECIAL from 4-10pm - THE REAL DIEHL BAND FARGO BROTHERS. Pasta Dinner, Raffle, Cake Walk, all ages welcome! Admission: $20/Pre-Sale, $25/Door, $40/Family Package. Russian River Chamber of Commerce Click here for details (707) 869-9000 Rio Nido Roadhouse 14540 Canyon Two Rd., Rio Nido |
Sat 6/16 | Cotati Jazz Festival Enjoy a FUN afternoon & evening of live Jazz & Blues Music, Dancing, Wine-Tasting, Food, Beer, and Raffle Prizes with your Family & Friends. Admission is FREE. Event Hours: 12/noon-7pm. La Plaza Park, downtown Cotati (707) 333-3011 or (707) 795-5508 |
Sat 6/16 | Shiloh Community Players in Concert Dine & Donate Cabaret Show from 4-9pm to support their performance tour to Walt Disney World. A very generous portion of the proceeds of the event will go directly to the actors going on tour. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine and Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Sweetriver Bar & Grill 248 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa (707) 235-2233 |
Sat 6/16 | Plant Sale - Willowside Middle School SEE THE COLORFUL NEW LEAVES OF OUR 16 VARIETIES of SPECIALITY JAPANESE MAPLES, 3-6' FEET TALL & Red/Yellow Magnolias for $25 - $35!! WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF PLANTS: a great variety of perennials: hydrangeas, roses, grasses, small Japanese maples, Trident maples, hornbeam, olive trees, deodar cedar trees, Redwood, Chinese elms & cypress as well as a multitude of succulents and BONSAI crab apple. SORRY, NO VEGGIES or fruit trees. Prices: $3 = 1 gal., $7-10 = 5 gal. Rain does not cancel. Questions call: (707) 569-4724. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. June 16 July 7 Willowside Middle School Nursery is a working Nursery with student involvement & self-sustaining through regular PLANT SALES. |
Sat 6/16 | Rodney Strong Concert Series Lineup Rodney Strong Vineyards 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg Box Office: (707) 869-1595 Click here for details JUNE 16, 2012 Tower of Power JULY 28, 2012 Dave Koz BeBe Winans AUGUST 11, 2012 Al Jarreau The George Duke Trio SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 Huey Lewis & The News |
Sun 6/17 | Le Tour de Hives Father’s Day Looking for a truly unique Father’s Day activity that’s fun for the whole family? Well look no further! Sonoma County Beekeepers’ Association (a 501(c)3 non profit organization) invites all families & friends to celebrate the remarkable honeybee with our 1st Le Tour de Hives! While driving or bicycling to a variety of backyard beehives & beekeepers from Petaluma to Sebastopol, you’ll fall in love with our fuzzy friends who keep our ecosystem in balance. The whole family will experience various hive types & fascinating bee information at each of the 6 locations in Sonoma’s West County from Petaluma to Sebastopol. Afraid of bees? At every stop you will learn something new about these unsung heroes of the garden & leave with a greater understanding &appreciation for honeybees. Free gifts for Dad at each location! Experienced bicyclists can join the guided 62 mile ride. Event Hours: 10am-3pm. (707) 365-4330 Click here for details |
Sun 6/17 | Father's Day Car Show - Santa Rosa Northern California Engineering Contractors Association - Present Father's Day 18th Annual "Show & Shine" Car Show from 9am-4pm. Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa (707) 546-5500 |
Tue 6/19 | Scrabble Club - Santa Rosa The 3rd Tuesday of each month is Scrabble Club at Round Table Pizza on Marlow Road. Event Hours: 6-9pm. All players welcome! For questions? Call Deb @: (707) 328-4756 June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18, January 15, 2013. |
Wed 6/20 | Docent Training Program - Marin Griffin Preserve Attention nature enthusiasts. Audubon Canyon Ranch is seeking committed volunteers for its Docent Training Program. Learn about local birds, flowers, amphibians & more in this comprehensive naturalist training program, located in the beautiful setting of West Marin’s Martin Griffin Preserve. Learn more by attending free orientation June 20th from 10am-noon or Click here for details (831) 227-6077 |
Wed 6/20 | Sonoma Marin Fair - Petaluma Entertainment Lineup for the Sonoma Marin Fair: Weds., June 20, 8pm - War No matter what generation you are in, you more than likely know WAR's hit recording "Low Rider" along with "Tobacco Road" & "Why Can't We Be Friends". Founded in the 1960s, like many of the great rock bands, WAR with original vocalist Lonnie Jordan, has endured with over 50 millions records sold & many gold & multi-platinum hits. Sold-out audiences appreciate their sound which embraces everything from jazz, rock & funk to soul, R&B & Latin influences. Thurs., June 21, 8pm - Night Ranger Night Ranger’s legendary hits "Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America," & "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" are songs that have impacted popular culture. Night Ranger’s contributions are featured in multiple entertainment realms, including the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" & hit videogame series "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero." Night Ranger truly epitomizes the sound of the 80’s. Fri., June 22, 8pm - Lonestar Lonestar will put the "Country" into Wine Country with a concerts sure to keep your toes tapping into the night. Lonestar broke out in 1995 with their hit "Tequila Talking" & was named the Academy of Country Music's Top New Group that year. With more than 25 hits the band put "Amazed", My Front Porch Looking In" & "Walking in Memphis" on the charts. Sat., June 23 8pm - 38 Special 38 Special will bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to Petaluma. Hits that are a staple on the radio include: "Hold On Loosely", Caught Up in You", "If I'd Been the One & "Back Where You Belong". The band has released more than 15 albums since the mid-70's & most recently recorded "Live From Texas". Admission: $15/Adult, $10/Child/Senior Wednesday: Everyone's a Kid Day Admission at the Gate is $10* before 5pm. Thursday: Senior Day Admission at the Gate for $5*. *Prices only available at the Fair. Sonoma-Marin Fair 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma Click here for details |
Thu 6/21 | SC Farm Bureau's Golf Tournament Benefiting Ag Education. Windsor Golf Course (707) 544-5575 Click here for details |
Thu 6/21 | Music in the Vines - Fundraiser Guests will enjoy live music by Jess Petty & Ken Chambers Duo, gourmet food, local wine & have a chance to win great prizes at our Silent Auction/Raffle. Event Hours: 6-10pm. Cost: $45/Reserved, $55/At the Door (food & beverage included). Funds raised help Disability Services & Lega Center's Housing Program, which helps homeless disabled and at risk individuals and their families secure permanent, accessible and affordable housing. Paradise Ridge Winery 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa (707) 528-2745 x313 or (707) 528-2745 Click here for details |
Sat 6/23 | Sonoma Lavender Food & Wine Festival Visit a 5-acre Lavender Farm in full bloom while sipping local wines & tasting food by Lisa Hemenway of FRESH. Take a Farm Tour, listen to a Seminar on Lavender or talk to their Beekeeper. Lavender massage, crafts, live music & more! Music by Nate Lopez, 7 & 8 string guitar, Wine by Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood & BR Cohn. $5/Adult, Free/Children. 10am-4pm. Kenwood, Sonoma (707) 523-4411 |
Mon 6/25 | Tee It Up to Celebrate Life - Breast Cancer Foundation A Golf Tournament raising funds to provide services & support to people living with breast cancer. The day includes lunch, after golf cocktail party & dinner with awards, silent & live auctions, prizes & live music. Register on line today for Early Bird savings. Marin Country Club, Novato For more info: (415) 225-1300 Click here for details |
Wed 6/27 | Santa Rosa Lacrosse Club 2012 California Boys HS Varsity Club Lacrosse State Championship. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9am - to - Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 6pm. A 2 day festival event to celebrate the great sport of lacrosse & to determine the 2012 State Championship club lacrosse team in the Boys High School Varsity Division. Santa Rosa Junior College, Bailey Field 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa |
Sat 6/30 | Marin County Fair "Celebrating American County Fair Traditions" in San Rafael, Marin County. Carnival Rides, Attractions, Special Contests, Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Children's Activities, Fireworks... and more! Enjoy Fair Concerts — every day of the fair free with fair admission. Fireworks Display takes place every night of the fair at 9:30pm. Marin Fairgrounds 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael (415) 473-6400 |
Sat 6/30 | Marin County Fair The Marin County Fair runs June 30th through July 4th, offering a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages. For more information visit: Click here for details |
July | |
Tue 7/03 | Art & Quilt Maker Nina Antze - Petaluma The Petaluma Arts Association invites you to meet Botanical Artist & Quiltmaker Nina Antze at the monthly Petaluma Arts Association meeting from 7:30-8:30pm Nina will be giving a demonstration entitled “Drawing Nature with Colored Pencil & Watercolor Pencil”. Colored Pencils are a fun, safe & portable way to express oneself artistically. We will talk about the different brands & types of colored pencils & I will demonstrate color application, blending & mixing colors. I will also show how to incorporate watercolor pencils with colored pencils for beautiful effects & for travel journal work. I will also bring some good book & web site recommendations. See her work: Click here for details Petaluma Art Center on the corner of Lakeville & Washington in the Red Building in the classroom Click here for details |
Sat 7/07 | Alice's Wonderland Tea Party Shiloh Community Players proudly wishes the Children of Sonoma County a "Very Merry Unbirthday!" Come to a special Alice Tea Party & Festival from 10am-4pm. Admission is FREE! Carnival Games, & Food Booths, as well as a special tea party grove with Alice, The Mad Hatter & many other Wonderland Characters. This is a fundraiser for the Shiloh Community Players performance tour to Walt Disney World. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine & Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Shiloh Convenant Church 251 Windsor River Road, Windsor (707) 235-2233 |
Sat 7/07 | Mendocinod Music Festival Event runs from July 7th - July 21st. $10 Tickets available at every concert. For more information regarding times, locations, etc: (707) 937-4041 Click here for details |
Mon 7/09 | Art Camp - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts It’s a whole week of fun & learning for students entering grades 4th through 7th! No previous art experience necessary! Each camper will complete a number of works of art during the week including a fired clay piece, a large table-top sculpture & several paintings. The week will culminate with an art exhibit! Well Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600 |
Fri 7/13 | Michael DiFranco - Sebastopol Friday night, July 13th, from 7:30-9:30pm, “The Michael DiFranco Trio” will be performing a benefit concert. Jonathan Marmelzat on piano, Eddie Guthman on stand-up bass, Hal Forman on trumpet, a drummer & Mike DiFranco as the vocalist, performing swing & jazz standards in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & other performers of the Great American Songbook. Admission: $12/General. Sebastopol Center for the Arts 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol Click here for details (707) 829-4797 |
Sat 7/14 | Chicago/Doobie Brothers in Concord Click here for details |
Sat 7/14 | Cotati Kids Day Annual Parade & Festival - Free Family Fun Event from 10am-3pm. Family, Friends, Fun, Music, Games & Prizes. La Plaza Park, Cotati Click here for details |
Sat 7/14 | Alice's Wonderland Adventures Shiloh Players Theater Arts Camp Presents "Alice Wonderland Adventures." Join us for delightful romp to "Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass." Tickets: $10/At the Door & at Mark Shimizu Designs - 9054 Windsor Road, Windsor. BBQ Lunch & Dinner available before each performance. 7/14 @ 2pm & 7/15 @ 7:30pm. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine & Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Shiloh Covenant Church 251 Windsor River Road, Windsor (707) 235-2233 |
Sat 7/14 | Broadwaty Under the Stars Broadway Under the Stars is taking place at Jack London Park 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen (707) 938-5216 Click here for details Dream the Impossible Dream - July 14 & 15 Music from wicked, chorus line.... Fantastic Family Night - August 3 & 4 Music from Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins... What a Wonderful World - August 16-26 Oklahoma, Music Man, My Fair Lady, South Pacific... (with picnicking & wine) Gala Celebration a mixture of all the above Sept 1st... Jack London State Park 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen (707) 938-5216 |
Sat 7/21 | Piner H,.S. Classmates - 1973-1978 The Piner High School Reunion Committee -Classes of 1973-1978 are planning a “DAY ON THE GREEN” style event to reconnect with old classmates. The afternoon will include great entertainment, good food & plenty of alumni festivities!! Saturday, July 21st, 2012. Time: 12:00-6pm Snoopy’s Ball Field, Santa Rosa. Corner of W. Steele Lane & Hardies Lane, Behind the Charles Schultz Museum. For Updates: Click here for details |
Sat 7/21 | Alice's Wonderland Adventures Shiloh Community Players Theater Arts Camp Presents "Alice's Wonderland Adventures." Join us for a delightful romp to "Wonderland & Through The Looking Glass." Tickets: $10/At the Door & Mark Shimizu Designs - 9054 Windsor Rd., Windsor. BBQ Lunch & Dinner available before each performance. 7/21 @ 2pm & 7/22 @ 7:30pm. "Please mention KZST, KJZY, or KTRY when you arrive for the Dine & Donate so these talented performers can get credit for your support." Shiloh Covenant Church 251 Windsor River Road, Windsor (707) 235-2233 |
Sat 7/21 | 20th Annual Catalan Festival - Sonoma Join us for a day of Spanish food, wine & entertainment with lively classical guitar, passionate flamenco dancing, a festive grape stomp & traditional folklore surprises. Stroll & enjoy savory tapas, paella demonstrations & wine seminars as you sip our acclaimed California sparkling & estate wines. Date & Time: July 21 – July 22, 2012, 11am–4pm. Price: $45-$55. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards 23555 Carneros Hwy (121), Sonoma (707) 933-1999 |
Sun 7/22 | Big Time Rush in Mountain View Click here for details |
Sun 7/22 | Midsumer Garden Teas - Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Save the Dates: 7/22 & 7/29. Midsumer Garden Teas Luther Burbank Home & Gardens located @ Santa Rosa & Sonoma Avenues, Santa Rosa (707) 524-5445 Click here for details |
Fri 7/27 | Brad Paisley, The Band Perry in Mountain View Click here for details |
Sat 7/28 | 2nd Annual Fundraiser Softball Tournament for Calli On July 28th & 29th we hope to come together as a community for one cause, for one family, for one angel. We are hosting the 2nd Annual fundraiser softball tournament at M Park. Saturday July 28th will be men’s & co-ed on Sunday the 29th. This is a fundraiser completely put on & supported thru donations. We are asking for your consideration & help, we are currently looking for a sponsor to help cover the costs of the tournament, (ie: site fees, insurance & necessary supplies). Along with raffle & auction items, any donation is appreciated. Donations received by June 1st will be advertised with the fundraiser, we will accept all donations up to the week of the event. All proceeds will directly go to the Murray family of Rohnert Park. Let’s take a moment to remember this family & their story. Taking us back to the tragic day of December 1, 2010 when we lost a precious angel named Calli. Calli & her mother Ling were walking home from S park, when they attempted to cross Snyder Lane at Medical Center Dr. a distracted driver struck them. Young 2-year old Calli was pronounced dead at the scene, only weeks away from her 3rd birthday. Her mother Ling underwent multiple evasive surgeries & after 100 days she was finally able to go home. To this day the family is still dealing with this tragic event, emotionally & physically. This weekend will serve as a time where we can come together & support them, give them a reason to smile & bring Jeff Murray back to one of his favorite sports. |
Mon 7/30 | Geyserville Celebrates the Arts The Geyserville Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a day-long celebration of fine art, gourmet food, artisan wines, hand-crafted beer and small town hospitality. Downtown Geyserville (707) 431-1629 |
August | |
Sat 8/04 | Roots-Rock Bluesman Jackie Greene - Pealuma Headlines 5th Annual Petaluma Music Festival. This year performing are roots-rock bluesman Jackie Greene, the funk & groove of The Pimps of Joytime, the high-octane hootenanny of Poor Man’s Whiskey, the ‘ambassadors of SF gypsy rock’ Diego’s Umbrella, rocking country soul singer Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, psychedelic southern rock quintet Truth & Salvage Co., & the punk tinged bluegrass of Old Man Markley. Joining these national headliners are Bay Area favorites Forrest Day, Highway Poets, Smokehouse Gamblers, The Pulsators, King Washington, Lost Dog Found, Steve Pile Band, Bobby Jo Valentine, Frobeck & The Peter Welker Sextet. Rounding out the day are the Wine & Food Tasting Pavilion presented by Whole Foods, silent auction, celebrity autographed guitar raffle & a variety of specialty food, craft & merchandise vendors. The presenting community partner is the Lagunitas Brewing Company. All festival proceeds benefit the music education programs in all Petaluma area public schools. Tickets: $30/General, $75/VIP Premium (includes shaded reserved seating with complimentary wine, beer & light appetizers). Children 12 & under are free with a paying adult. Ticket prices increase $5 on the day of festival. Students 13-17 can purchase $15 tickets at the door. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center 175 Fairgrounds Drive Petaluma (707) 769-9650 Click here for details |
Tue 8/07 | Neil Diamond in San Jose Click here for details |
Sun 8/12 | Tour d'Organics - Sebastopol The 8th Annual Tour d'Organics Sebastopol is scheduled for Sunday, August 12, 2012. Find out what the event is all about & register today. We are partnering with Farm Trails for the 2012 Gravenstein Apple Fair, held on Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12! We'll have a pre-registration booth at the Gravenstein Apple Apple Fair parking lot on Saturday morning. Plus, anyone arriving at the fair by bike receives a discounted admission to the Fair & will have an opportunity to purchase some of the wonderful bounty offered during the Tour d'Organics Ride! The Tour d'Organics is organized by the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, at the request of Bradley Saul of OrganicAthlete. It's the same great ride with the same routes & organic farms, terrific vegan theme & wonderful West Sonoma County spirit. Join us for the 8th Annual Tour d'Organics, continuing the tradition established by Bradley Saul & Organic Athlete in 2005. |
Fri 8/17 | Wags, Whiskers & Wine - Trentadue Winery Join the Sonoma County Humane Society as we celebrate the animals at the 2012 Wags, Whiskers & Wine Gala, which will be pawsitvely purrfect evening. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, fabulous wines, exciting auctions, live music & more! Al proceeds benefit the Sonoma Humane Society's services for homeless animals. Cost: $125-$175. Trentadue Winery 19170 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville. (707) 542-0882 |
Fri 8/24 | Polynesian Nights - Dinner Under the Stars Becoming Independent - 21st Annual Dinner Under the Stars. Event Hours: 5-10pm. More details to follow. Vintners Inn 4350 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 524-6606 Click here for details |
Sun 8/26 | Healdsburg Antique Fair Free Admission - Over 90 Dealers. Event Hours: 9am-4pm. Located on the Healdsburg Square, Downtown Plaza. (707) 578-7772 |
Tue 8/28 | Diana Krall Tickets - Save the Date Diana Krall will be appearing at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on August 28th. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600 |
September | |
Sat 9/15 | Back to the Future Fundraiser - Chops Center Santa Rosa It’s called Back to the Future…Come Back to Lena’s for the Future of Our Teens. We’re hosting this event here in the Chop’s building, which was once the iconic Lena’s Restaurant. The event will include a cocktail hour with appetizers prepared & served by our Chop’s Teen Catering Crew & guests will be treated to music from our Chop’s Teen Club Jam Band. From there, an Italian dinner will be served by the Maria Carrillo culinary students. We will have a performance by the Elsie Allen Drum Band, a live auction, then the highlight of the evening revolves around our Guest of Honor, Henry Trione. Henry was a good friend of Chop DeMeo & wanted his presence to be seen and felt here in our building. He paid for us to have a bust of of Chop made, and we will unveil it during the event. The evening will conclude with dancing to a live band in our night club. Chops Teen Center 509 Adams Street, Santa Rosa (707) 284-2467 Click here for details |
Sun 9/30 | Alison Krauss & Union Station - SSU Grand Opening Green Music Hall Her remarkable career stretches more than a quarter century and has earned her 27 Grammy awards, the most of any female artist in history. Join us for the capstone of Community Day as Krauss and Union Station play to an indoor/outdoor audience. Show featuring Jerry Douglas is at 7:30pm. Weill Hall, Lawn & Commons Click here for details |
October | |
Fri 10/05 | B.R Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival October 5th-8th weekend, BR Cohn Charity Events will be presenting the 26th Annual B.R Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival, Charity Auction/Celebrity Chef Wine Dinner & Golf Tournament. Over the years the event has raised nearly $6 million for deserving charities & has featured some of the biggest names in music & food. Click here for details |
Sat 10/20 | Ghoulwill Ball 2012 SAVE THE DATE....more details to follow..... |
