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09/01/2010
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Out, About and Around the County
Free flamenco music and dance is coming to the Sonoma Plaza Amphitheater. Flamenco Universal presents Fiesta Flamenca. Artists include Geoff Hawkins, Mark Taylor, Liz Bortolotto, Joelle Goncalves and Pamela Martinez. This outdoor event takes place Sept. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. For more information call 573-8450 or visit www.SolFlamenco.com or www.MarkTaylorFlamenco.com. So many veterans feel confused about the benefits and services they've earned. That's why the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) offers help. On Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First Street West, Sonoma. Like all DAV services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and their families. For more information contact NSO Stephen Garrett at (510) 834-2921. The Quercia Gallery in Duncans Mills proudly presents “Shadow Boxing” - new paintings 2010 by D.A. Bishop. These paintings are being displayed Sept. 3-Oct. 31, with a reception on Sunday, Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m. The Quercia Gallery is located at 25193 CA-116 in Duncans Mills, open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information contact Bobbi Jeanne and Ron Quercia at 865-0243 or QerciaGallery@aim.com. The Arts Guild of Sonoma's Summer Mentor Program for Sonoma Valley High School Students is in its third year and the students' work will be exhibited during the month of September in the Guild's gallery at 140 East Napa Street. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, from 6-8 p.m. The public is welcome, free of charge. All are invited to visit the gallery daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon. The gallery is open to 8 p.m. on Friday and is closed on Tuesdays. Silver Moon Theatre presents Agatha Christie's “Murder on the Nile,” directed by Nellie Cravens, opening Thursday, Sept. 9, and running through Sunday, Sept. 26. Performances are in Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 and are available in advance in Sonoma at Pharmaca, Tiddle E. Winks, and by calling 483-5582. Box office opens one half hour prior to show time. For more information visit www.silvermoontheatre.org. Pets Lifeline, the only animal shelter in Sonoma Valley, will be holding its second annual Black Cat Cabaret, a magical evening with a “Year of the Tiger” theme, featuring performances by international cirque aerialists, acrobats and musicians on Sept. 9 and 10 in Fazio Field off of Sonoma Plaza. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for people to see these amazing performers in an intimate venue without having to go to Las Vegas. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. both nights and tickets are $75 for general admission, $175 for “Cool Cats” and $250 for “Top Dogs” who then have an opportunity to meet the performers after the show. All proceeds go to Pets Lifeline. Tickets are available by calling 996-4577, ext. 110, or by emailing blackcat-tix@petslifeline.org. Ever wish you knew more about using olive oil? Olive Oil: A Sensory Course with Paul Vossen is a two-day course that will train you to use olive oil to complement and enhance your cooking. Each day you will taste over 20 olive oils paired with various foods. Vossen, a recognized University of California olive oil expert, will lead the tastings along with cooking demonstrations by chefs Fran Gage, John McReynolds and Lisa Lavagetto. The class takes place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn, 450 W. Spain Street, Sonoma. The course costs $400 (for both days together). To sign up call 933-0450, or go to www.ramekins.com. The 6th Annual Katmandu Fall Festival returns to Sonoma on Sept. 11 and 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Depot Park, 270 First Street West, Sonoma. The festival celebrates the many cultures of Nepal, with traditional Nepalese cuisine, antiques, jewelry, clothing, art, photos and more. There will be ongoing live entertainment as well as a raffle (grand prize is a vacation to Katmandu). There is a suggested $10 donation for admission, with proceeds going to the Children's Medical Aid Foundation, a non-profit working to help Nepalese children with congenital defects. For more information, go to www.KatmanduFallFestival.org or call 938-1807. Sonoma Birding will be hosting the California Burrowing Owl Consortium on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. at the beautiful Viansa Winery and Wetlands, 25200 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. Whether you are an ornithologist or simply curious about the Burrowing Owl, all are welcome to attend and watch presentations from experts, join in on a panel discussion, or be a part of a breakout session before the ending reception, which will allow you to mingle further with fellow bird enthusiasts. Tickets are $30, which includes lunch, and must be purchased by Sept. 6 at the latest. Checks can be made out to Sonoma Birding, P.O. Box 1621, Sonoma, CA, 95476, and for any questions, contact Tom Rusert at 939-8007, or by email at sonomanature@gmail.com. The 14th annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival is being held Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes in every size, shape and color imaginable will be sampled on a beautiful wine country afternoon. The festival raises money for the School Garden Network of Sonoma County, which teaches students about sustainable gardening and nutrition. The festival takes place at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, in Fulton. Tickets are presale only: $65/Wine Club Members $60. Call 571-8100 or (866) 287-9818, or go to www.kj.com. The “King of Romance,” international recording icon Engelbert Humperdinck, brings his legacy of love, sensitive interpretation of lyrics, and distinct charm to the stage at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Wells Fargo Center is located at 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. For tickets ($45, $55, $65) go to www.wellsfargocenterarts.org or call 546-3600. Have you ever tried to or dreamed of writing a novel? The Writers Forum of Petaluma proudly presents Writing Your Novel Your Way with Jody Gehrman, a professor of English at Mendocino College. Gehrman will present a vast array of techniques for getting your novel written, staying excited about it, and getting it into the best shape possible. The event takes place Thursday, Sept. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 No. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. For more information, go to www.thewritespot.us. Feline Rescue of Northern California, Inc., a young, full spectrum rescue organization, will host its second annual “Wine Country Cats” gala under the stars at the gardens of the Geyserville Inn on Sept. 18. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, the event promises gourmet food, wines from a number of the region's top wineries and a silent auction featuring art work from well-known local artists. All income from the benefit will go to provide affordable spay and neuter services to low income residents and to bilingual education programs to reach this population. The Geyserville Inn is located at 21714 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased via the website www.feline-rescue.com, or by calling 894-7878. Seating is limited. On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Sonoma County Bach Society is holding a day-long workshop called Yoga For Singers. Move a bit, sing a lot, and find out how to begin a yoga practice that can help you be a more physically present and grounded choral singer. No yoga mat or previous experience necessary. Movement will be gentle and related to concepts of singing. The class is at the Center For Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. The class costs $35 and you can register by visiting www.sonomabach.org or calling 581-8933. The Wells Fargo Center for the Arts' first annual Fiesta de Independencia, will be on Sept. 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. The four-hour festival coincides with this year's bicentennial anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spanish rule and the 100 year anniversary of the country's revolution that began in 1910 and toppled dictator Porfirio Diaz. The celebration features authentic food, live music, games and activities for the whole family. In addition, Latino Leader Awards will be given to an individual and a business selected for their work in bringing the Latino community together and making our region a better place to live, work and play. This fun family fiesta celebrating Mexican history and culture is FREE. The Eighth Annual Fashion in the Vineyards fashion show benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley hits the runway on Saturday evening, Sept. 18. Charity will be in vogue as the chic and chichi gather for the glamour and goodwill that define Fashion in the Vineyards. Elegant models (both professional - and local) will strut their stuff on the catwalk under the tent at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, located at 100 Boyes Blvd. in Sonoma. Fashion in the Vineyards begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $150 each. Call 938-8544, ext. 118, or go online at www.bgcsonoma.org. Art dolls fabricated by contemporary artists are the focus of a unique exhibition called “Art of the Doll: Protection, Healing, Power, and Play” curated by SSU Psychology Professor Geri Olson. The exhibition runs through Sept. 19 and has been drawing unusually large crowds to its workshops and gallery at the Petaluma Art Gallery, located at 230 Lakeville St. at E. Washington in Petaluma. The Center is open Thursday through Monday, noon to 4 p.m., closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For the complete list of workshops and events associated with this exhibit visit www.petalumaartscouncil.org. Sonoma County Master Gardener Marge Tobias will lead a free workshop on starting to grow vegetables, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sonoma Valley Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. She will discuss planning the garden, choosing the seeds or seedlings, and planting a succession of crops from early spring to late summer. Tobias will also cover watering, thinning, pruning and harvesting. For more information, call 938-0127, or go to www.sonomamastergardeners.org. The Third Annual Sonoma/Springs Bicycle Festival will take place Sept. 18, with options for every level of cyclist. The event is in support of the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance and the Sonoma Valley Bicycle Coalition. Bike rides for the serious biker as well as for families will start at 9 a.m. and begin and end at Depot Park in Sonoma. A bike festival will follow at 11 a.m. with booths, entertainment, kids activities, and more. For more information, go to www.sonomabikefest.org, or call 938-1990. The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art has an exciting new exhibition. Curated by acclaimed San Francisco gallerist Virginia Breier, Visions of Paradise explores the connection between artistry and spirituality. This exhibition juxtaposes religious artworks from different cultures and historical periods. Breier emphasizes the impact of religion on the development of the visual arts. The exhibition is open until Nov. 7, located at 551 Broadway, Sonoma. For information call 939-7862, or visit www.svma.org. Are you a home winemaker? Do you enjoy pouring your wine for friends and family? If so you're invited to pour at this year's Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration. This is an opportunity for the public to taste wines made by Sonoma Valley's artisan home winemakers. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Sonoma Valley High School Boosters. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 2, from 3-6 p.m. on the back patio of the Swiss Hotel, 18 West Spain Street, Sonoma. If you are interested in pouring, send an email to grapes@sonomahomewine.org with the winemaker(s) name, winery name, and varietal(s) and year of wine you will be pouring. |
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