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Please, GIVE Blood!
Donors ALWAYS needed! The life you save could be your very own!!!!
http://www.bbr.org
Blood Bank of the Redwoods 2324 Bethards Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95405 ph (707)545-1222 |
Fri 9/05
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Sun 9/07 |
Raven Players, Raven Theater Healdsburg
"A Few Good Men"
2 Marines are on trial for the death of a fellow Marine. A shallow young lawyer, more interested in softball than his clients exerts a plea bargain, but instead puts military mentaility and the Marine code of honor on trial.
Show runs through Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2008.
Auditions...
"Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Sun. Sept., 14th 7-10pm, or Mon. Sept. 15th 7-10pm
The Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. All roles open. All invited to attend. Strongly encourage all ages and ethnicities to audtion. No appointments necessary. For more info: (707)338-2886.
"The Foreigner"
A Comedy set at a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. A pathologically shy Englishman poses as a foreigner to avoid conversation. He overhears more than he should, including a sinister plot hatched by a two-faced minister. Mayhem ensues.
Show runs Oct. 10th - 26th.
"Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Jan. 22 - Feb. 15th, 2009
"Steel Magnolias" - May 1-24, 2009
"Seussical The Musical" - June 19th-July 19, 2009 |
Fri 9/05
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Sun 9/14 |
The Music Man
Based on a Story by Meredith Wilson & Franklin Lacey Book, Lyrics & Music by Meredith Wilson, Directed by: Holly Vinson
Aug. 15th - Sept. 14th
Thursday & Friday @ 8pm
Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm,
Sunday @ 2pm.
6th Street Playhouse
52 West 6th Street
Santa Rosa, CA
For more info: 523-4186
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Fri 9/05
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Fri 9/19 |
Harvest Fair Deadline
There is still time to enter your art, crafts, jerky, jam, coffee cake.homemade wine, homegrown herbs - even your pot-bellied pig - in the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Entries made in person close Sept. 5th; on-line entries close Sept. 19th.
All forms are at:
http://www.HarvestFair.org
or call (707)545-4200 x202 |
Fri 9/05
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Sat 9/27 |
La Vera Pizza wants you to make-a-wish for an Italian Vespa
La Vera Pizza is celebrating 25 years and offering their customers a chance to win an Italian Vespa Scooter, raffle tickets will be sold throughout the month of September with all proceeds benefiting the Great Bay Area Make-a-Wish Foundation to help raise money for local children battling life-threatening illnesses. "Make-a-Wish holds a special place in our hearts and we are proud to be working with them as we both are committed to excellence and our community," says owner Sue Kade.
Tickets can now be purchased at La Vera Pizza for $25 each. Only 500 tickets will be saold and the lucky winner will be announced at La Vera's 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 between 1-4pm at the restaurant. Winner need not be present at time of drawing. We really wanted to make our celebration count and what better way to do that then give back to kids in our community that deserve to have their dreams and wishes come true," says Kade.
La Vera Pizza
629 4th Street
Santa Rosa
575-1113
http://www.laverapizza.com |
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Fri 10/24 |
Courtyard Music Series
Every Friday Night through the end of October enjoy live music in the Courtyard of our beautiful Dry Creek Valley hillside Estate. One of the most enjoyable music experiences in Sonoma County. Local artists performing Jazz, Blues, Folk & more.
$10 per person (includes glass of wine). Bring a picnic if you'd like, limited artisan foods for sale. Reservations only required to guarantee seat at tables. Other seating is first come first served. Call 433-7427 to make reservations.
Aug 29 Swing, Blues, Folk - Kevin Russell
Sept 5 Bluegrass - Jay Kell & Co.
Sept 12 Jazz - Shea Breaux Wells
Sept 19 Americana - Dan Imhoff & Doug Lipton
Sept 26 Acoustic Guitar - Chris Herrod
Oct 3 Americana - Steve Pile
Oct 10 Latin Music - Carlos Herrera Band
Oct 17 Jazz Classic - Christian Foley Beining
Oct 24 Blues Guitar - Joe DiOrio & Co. |
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Sun 9/07 |
Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoption
Bring your friends, the kids and the dog to the largest dog-friendly event in Northern California! Join us on Sept. 6th & 7th from 10am-5pm at the Marin Center in San Rafael for 2 days of Celebrating Companion Animals.
This entertaining educational fair is a great family value that offers something for everyone. With family admission packages, FREE parking, and dogs-welcome policy, you'll want to mark your calendars!
Single Tickets: Adults $7;
kids 6-12 & Seniors 55+ $5;
kids 5 & under FREE.
Family Pack: 2 Adults & 2 Kids = $20
Dogs: $1 or donate a can of pet food for animals in need.
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Jazz on the River
Jazz on the River returns to Guerneville for the 32nd year!
When: Sat., 9/6 and Sun., 9/7, 2008
Gates Open 10am. Music begins 11:00am and runs until 6pm.
Where: Johnson's Beach along the Russian River. Guerneville (1st & Chrusch Streets)
Artists: (Sat., 9/6)
Kem,
Mindi Abair - Groundbreaking - singer, songwriter and saxophonist in the contemporary jazz world.
Artists: (Sun., 9/7)
Earl Klugh - 13-time Grammy nominated, multi-million album selling jazz guitarist.
George Duke - Multi-grammy-winning, bandleader, producer, composer and keyboardist.
Guitars & Saxes 2008 w/ Gerald albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber & Jeff Golub - showcasing jazz's two most dominant instruments and the jazz stars who play them.
Tickets: $45 per day or $80 for the 2-day pass (through Sept. 6)
Tickets purchased at the gate are $50 per day.
Children 10 and under are free!
Gold Tier Tickets are $90 per day or $170 for both days. Gold Tier guests are allowed entrance to the preferred seating area near the front of the stage, use of a private beach chari and 3 wine tasting tickets.
Tickets are available by calling
The Box Office (707) 869-1595 or
visiting russianriverfestivals.com
Outlets: The Russian River Chamber of Commerce, 16209 First St., Guerneville.
Email: tickets@omegaevents.com
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A Triple "A" Event
Art, Antiques & Artifacts ~
You will love this sale - art, antiques, artifacts, artists tools, matericals and more! All for sale at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
Saturday, Sept. 6th from 8:30am-4pm
Sunday, Sept, 7th from 9am-2:30pm.
Location:
6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol, 829-4797
All proceeds benefit the Art Center.
(Donations of items are welcome). |
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Fri 9/19 |
Movies in the Park
City of Cotati Recreation Dept.
Movies in the Park - FREE - Food provided by local youth groups for fundraising.
Click here For complete movie listing
1st & 3rd Friday starting June 20 through Sept 19 - movies start at dark
At La Plaza Park - old Redwood Hwy & West Sierra Avenue Cotati. |
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Music @ Rickey's!
Rickey's
250 Entrada Drive @ Hwy 37 and 101,
Novato, CA
Sept. 6th, 6:30pm - No Cover
Last Gig on the Patio!
Jonathan on Piano, Pierre on Bass.
Sept. 20th - CD Release Party!
The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma
7pm - No Cover
Jonathan Alford, Piano; Pierre Archain, Bass;
Alan Hall, Drums; Gerry Grosz, Vibes
Randy Vincent, Guitar |
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Wed 10/29 |
Drag Nights on the World-famous quarter-mile drag strip at Infineon Raceway.
The popular Wednesday Night Drags celebrates it's 20th Anniversary at Infineon Raceway in 2008.
Most Wednesday nights Gates open at 3:30 p.m., Racing spans from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Anyone with a driver’s license can compete, providing their vehicle or motorcycle passes a simple technical inspection. All vehicles must have mufflers
TOP THE COPS™:
Race against local law enforcement officers driving their squad cars.
$25 competitors, $15 for students with their High School I.D. Card, $10 spectators.
For more info: 800-870-RACE or visit
http://www.infineonraceway.com/ |
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Tomato & Pepper Festival
Free Family Fun Concert and Windsor Farmers Market's 7th Annual Tomato & Pepper Festival - Sunday, Sept. 7th - 10am-2pm.
Surf's up on The Windsor Town Green as the town presents a blast from the past with a free, live family concert. The 6-piece band, California Beach Party, will take enter stage at noon with interactive "surf" music from the 60's and beyond. Sing along and dance to favorite tunes.
The Festival will feature tomato contests and tomato and salsa tastings. Once again the Market will be going for a Guinness Record, constructing a 135-foot-long BLT sandwich with the assitance of Windsor & El Molion H.S. Culinary Arts Students.
Family games, crafts, kid-friendly snacks, international booths, interactive activities and giveaways. Bring blankets and low-back chairs.
Take Hwy 101 to Central Windsor exit; west on Old Redwood Hwy; straight onto Windsor River Road; right on Bell Road.
For more info:
http://www.windsorfarmersmarket.com
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Fri 10/31 |
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Tour the historic home and beautiful gardens of Luther Burbank. Visit this registered national, state and city historic landmark right here in our own backyard! The renovated Carriage House is now a Museum and Gift Shop with unique items for garden enthusiasts, and plants propagated from the gardens are for sale. Small fee for tours, admission to gardens is free. For more info: (707)524-5445. Site is wheelchair accessible.
April 1st - October 31st, Tuesday-Sunday & Holidays, 10am-4pm.
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Sonoma Avenues, downtown Santa Rosa. |
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KJZY Sunday Brunch at the Flamingo
Join KJZY's personalities for Sunday Brunch at The Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa, broadcasting live every Sunday from 11-2pm
Brunch 10:30a-2p, reservations suggested
For more information:Click here for more details
707-523-4745 |
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S.C. Fall College Fair
The 3rd Annual Sonoma County College Fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9th at Windsor H.S.
in the North Gym from 6-8pm.
Admission & Parking are free.
Over 45 educational institutions from all over the U.S. have reserved spaces. California State Universities, University of California campuses, private colleges, specialized technical schools, culinary schools, art schools and a veriety of community colleges will be reppresented.
For more info: (707)837-7767 x103 |
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United Way - Day of Caring
A day to give back. A day to make a difference.
The United Way 18th Annual day of Caring will be held on Wed., Sept. 10, 2008. Over 1,000 volunteers will donate their time and energy to complete over 80 projects for local service agencies in Sonoma & Marin Counties.
A kick-off rally will be held at Finley Park in Santa Rosa for Sonoma County projects and at the Ukiah Civic Center (City Hall) in Ukiah for Mendocino County projects. Both rallies start at 8am.
Volunteers can sign-up for projects by going to:
htp://www.volunteersolution.org/uwsml/volunteer/event/ |
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Wed 10/29 |
Learn to Square Dance!
Singles, Couples, Families - no experience necessary...
Do you enjoy music? Like people? Want to increase your circle of friends? Are you looking for a fun way to exercise?
Learn to dance at a weekly class with experienced dancers. No dance partners are required. Dress is casual. Only $5 per lesson.
Introductory first 2 Classes = Free.
Wednesday Nights 7-8:30pm
Monroe Hall
1400 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa
For more info: 538-1929 |
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Farmers Market in Cotati
Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm at La Plaza Park,
Old Redwood Hwy and West Sierra Avenue.
Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, nursery stock and flowers, specialty foods, art/crafts and live entertainment. Pony rides and bounce house weekly. |
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Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Maria & Yahvi Perform
Traditional Mexican Music from the states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Jalisco & Veracruz.
Yahvi plays trumpet, guitar, jarana jarocha, vihuela, quinta huapanguera, and percussion.
Maria plays viola, guitar, flute and jarana jarocha.
Friday, Sept., 12th @ 7:30pm
In the Music Studio
@ Sebastopol Center for the Arts
6780 Depot Street
Admission: $15 at the door.
For more info: 829-4797 or http://www.sebarts.org
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Square & Round Dance Party
Circle 'N Squares is sponsoring a 2nd Saturday Square and Round Dance Party. come join us for our September 13th, 2008 hoedown and dance to caller Nasser Shukayr. Featured cuer for the rounds will be John Flora. Dance will be Plus Level with a-! Star Tips. Dancing will begin 7-8pm w/ pre-rounds, 8-10:30pm. Advanced Star Tip 10:30pm. Dance will be held at:
Monroe Hall
1400 West College Ave.
Santa Rosa
For more info: 573-8155 |
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Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Sat., Sept., 13th at 10am. Tour participants will be introduced to the center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endargered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. A suggested donation of $10 per person is required. For more information call: (707)874-1557 x 201. |
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An Evening w/ Local Jazz Composer/Pianist
Greg Johnson's latest CD, "A Kiss Wll Traveled" will be celeberated at the national release party on Sept. 13th @ 7pm.
Johnson will perform select numbers from the Piano Solo CD and guest will be able to meet him and purchase a signed copy.
Merrill Gardens
855 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park
For reservations call: 585-7878 or via email:
marketing.rohnertpark@merrillgardens.com |
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Tuck & Patti
The Redwood Arts Council opens its 29th "Kit and Steve neustandter Memorial" season on Sept. 13th by bringing the popular duo of tuck & Patti to Sebastopol's Analy High School.
Doors Open: 7:15pm
Concer begins: 8:15pm
Tickets available at Handgoods in Occidental, People's Music in Sebastopol, by calling the Redwood Arts Council or through Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com
or 800-838-3006. If not sold out, they may be purchased at the door prior to the performance. Prices $25 for general admission. Infants and very young children will not be admitted.
For more info: (707)874-1124
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Back to the 50's
The Gymnasium at the
Rincon Valley Christian School
4585 Badger Road, Santa Rosa
5:30-10pm
A Benefit Dinner & Auction for the Oaks of Hebron - a non-profit organization that provides a compassionate and supportive environment for adults w/ developmental disabilities.
This year's theme is "Back to the 50's" and will include one of the best Elvis impersonators, a clssic car display, a 50's dress and hula hoop contest, Jim Grady (Mr Radio) will be your MC, great auction items and more!!!
Dinner includes: Tri tip, and herb chicken, pasta salad, and grilled veggies.
All proceeds will benefit the daily suppourt servies which Oaks provides for over 70 adults w/ developmental disabilities in Sonoma County.
Tickets are: $35 per person or $250 for a table of 8 and available at the
Oaks office:
6950 Commerce Blvd. #7
Rohnert Park.
Call: 795-5927
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Bike MS
Join The National Multiple Sclerosis Society on Sept. 13th & 14th for the Bike MS: "Waves to Wine 25th Anniversary Ride."
For more info and to register online, visit:
http://www.wavestowine.org
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Nami Family to Family Program is a free, 12-week course taught by trained family members for family/friend caregivers of individuals w/ severe mental illnesses. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.
The Course offers current info about:
Mental illnesses/treatments;
Research on brain disorders;
Strategies for handling crises and relapes;
Communication techniques;
Coping w/ stress, worry and emotional overload;
Community Resoures and how to find help.
Petaluma
Dates: Sept 13-Nov. 19th
Hours: 6:30-9pm
Location: 421 South McDowell, Petaluma
Classroom C6
778-4633
Santa Rosa
Dates: Sept 2-Nov. 18th
6-8:30pm
Location: Nami Sonoma County
1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa
527-6655 |
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Laguna Gala
If you love food, wine, art and fun, join the Laguna Foundation for the 5th Annual Art & Garden Gala on Sunday, Sept. 14th.
Held at the spectacular vine Hill House of Sebastopol, it's an afternoon of fascinating live performances, elegant premium wines and auctions of fine and wearable art by many of Sonoma County's most prominent artists. Tickets are $75.
For more info and to buy tickets online, visit
http://www.lagunafoundation.org
or call: (707) 527-9277 x107
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Friends of Windsor Library
Fall Art Show
Lynn Davis - Watercolors
Joy Stockdatel - Silk Wall Pieces
Show Dates:
Monday, Sept. 15 - Oct. 3
Hours: 1-5pm Mon-Fri.
Artist Reception:
Tuesday, Sept. 16 6-8pm
Free Admission
Windsor Regional Library
9291 Old Redwood Hy - Bldg 100
Windsor, Ca 95492
(707)838-1020 x2
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Fall Book Fair
Friends of the Sebastopol Library. All categories except children's books and pocket-sized paperbacks.
Location:
Lobby & Forum Room of the Sebastopol Library
7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol
Dates:
Sept., 17 from 5-8pm
Sept., 18 from 10-6pm
1/2 Price Day
Sept., 19 from 10-6pm
Bag Day:
Sept., 20 from 10-2pm
For more info: (707) 823-7691
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Lewis Black at the Wells Fargo Center For The Arts
Lewis Black
Let Them Eat Cake
September 18, 8pm
Tickets On-Sale at Noon
Members June 24 thru June 26
at midnight • Public June 27
Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, author, playwright, and actor Lewis Black has a love/hate relationship with America, which he brilliantly expresses in concerts and TV appearances worldwide. How can you not love a man who says, "Republicans are a party with bad ideas and Democrats are a party with no ideas." Will Rogers would have been proud.
Click here for more details |
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Community Programs at "Parents Place"
Free Post Adoptive Services Workshops
Enhancing Social Skills for Early Elementary School Aged Children (ages 5-8).
Thursdays, Sept., 18th throug December 4th
3:30pm-4:45pm
Contact: Liz Jimenez, MSW (707)303-1509 or
lizj@jfcs.org
Schools & Adoption A-Z
September 27th, 9am-1pm
Contact: Liz Jimenenz, MSW (707)303-1509 or
lij@jfcs.org
Low Cost Parenting Groups and Workshops
Getting Over the Blues
W/ Claire Beery, MA - every Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm
$15 per session
Positive Discipline for the Preschool Years (3-5yrs)
W/ Ann Parsons, MA - Thursday, Sept. 25th 6:30-8:30p
$30
All Classes held at:
The Jewish Family & Children's Services
1360 N. Dutton Ave., Suite C
Santa Rosa
For more info: Call Anita: (707)572-2048 or
anitaw@jfcs.org
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The Glass Menagerie
A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Meagerie, performing September 18th through October 12th at Spreckels.
City of Rohnert Park
Dorothy Rohnert Park Performing Arts Center
5409 Snyder Lane, Rohert Park, CA 94928
For tickets call: (707) 588-3400 |
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Al Green in Concert
Al Green, Gladys Knight with Dennis Edwards & The Temptations Review
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sleep Train Pavilion
Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA 94521
925.676.8742
tickets available thru
http://www.livenation.com
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Family Expo
The Family Expo is a Family event for parents and kids of all ages! Held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Sept. 19th - 21st.
Friday 6pm: Fish Bear Concert
Saturday: Hulk Appearance
Sunday 2pm: Jose-Luis Orozco performs
Hours:
Friday 1-8pm
Saturday 10-7pm
Sunday 10-6pm
Admission: General $7, Children under 12 free, $2 off w/ can for Redwood Empire Food Bank. |
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CA Coastal Cleanup Day
On Saturday, Sept. 20th, be one of the 60,000 volunteers in California who turn out for the 24th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Teh bires, mammals and fish need our help. We spend all year playing in their backyard. Let's spend a few hours helping to keep it clean.
Saturday, Sept. 20th from 9am-noon.
For more info: http://www.coastforyou.org
or call: (800)Coast-4U.
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An Evening w/ Michael Krasny
The Sonoma County Book Festival is pleased to present an evening w/ Michael Krasny. This event is a fundraiser to keep the book festival's activities running and as a kickoff for our 10th Annual Book Festival in 2009.
Micheal Krasny, host of KQED's award-winning Forum, will take the interviewee chair for a change. Krasny will share tales of his on-air experience and anecdontes about the many interesting guests and famous personalities of our time. Krasny is also author of the book "Off Mike:" A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life.
Tickets are available online at
http://www.socobookfest.org or by
calling: (707)527-5412
A $20 Donation is requested per entrant, w/ proceeds benefiting the Book Festival.
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Dgiin Release Party
Digiin just finished recording "Wish Key".
Release Party will be held at
Hopmonk
230 Petaluma Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 954073
$10 at the door.
You can also catch Digiin at:
Sept. 13th - Rio Nido Road House
No cover 6-9pm
Oct. 1st - Ace in the Hole, Sebastopol
No Cover 6-9pm
oct. 4th - Palette Art Cafe, Healdsburg
No cover 9pm.
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Art Exhibition
Photographer Wing Young Huie came to Sonoma Valley for a month last Octoer to capture the complex realities of living and working in the Sonoma Valley Springs are. His experiences here have resulted in a photo installation to be exhibited along a one-mile stretch of Highway 12 in the Springs, and a concurrent formal exhibit of his work at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
Wing selected 78 images out of the 1,500 vignettes of life in the Springs, to be displayed on Highway 12 from Sept. 4th through Nov. 30th. An additional 28 photos will exhibited at the Museum from Sept. 4th - Oct. 18th.
Prior to the Opening of both shows, Wing will speak about his experiences and his photography at La Luz Center, 17790 Gregor St., Boyes Hot Springs on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd 7-8:30pm. The talk is FREE and the public is invited to attend.
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Santa Rosa Symphony
Season Opening Gala ~ Le Jazz Hot
Gala Concert 4pm
Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School
4400 Day School Place, Santa Rosa
Bruno Ferrandis, Conductor
Santa Rosa Symphony Jazz Band
Raquel Bitton, performs songs of Edith Piaf
Jon Nakamatsu plays Gershwi's Rhapsody in Blue
Le Jazz Club - Gala Dinner & Auction - 6:30pm
Vintners Inn - Black tie Optional
A sultry evening of fantasy, food and fun beckons!
Concert: $45 and $65 - Dinner Only $200
Dinner & Concert: $250 (includes premier seating). |
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Celebrity Chef 2008: A Tail of Two Cities
Canine Companions for Independence “Celebrity Chef 2008: A Tail of Two Cities” annual fundraiser showcasing the Jean and Charles Schulz Campus in Santa Rosa, featuring a New York-style street fair with food and wine pairings from dozens of prominent restaurants and wineries, honoring the opening of the Miller Family Campus in Medford New York. Live and silent auctions, dog team demonstrations, campus tours, puppies and more.
Visit http://www.cci.org/northwest for event details. Tickets go on sale August 1st, 2008
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Santa Rosa Symphony Season Opening Gala
Santa Rosa symphony invokes the spirit of the Parisian Jazz Age on Sunday, Sept. 21st with its 2008-2009 Season Opening Gala. The 2-par celebration begins with a 4pm Le Jazz Hot Concert at the Jackson Theater. Music Director Bruno Ferrandis conducts Rhapsody in Blue, putting members of the orchestra through their paces on the original jazz band charts, with renowned pianist Jon Nakamatsu playing Gershwin's famous composition.
Following the concert at 6:30pm Le Jazz Club will open at the Vintners Inn for a sultry evening of fantasy, food and fun. The gala dinner/auction continues the Jazz Age theme in a cabaret atmosphere complete w/ champagne reception, full bar and fine dining.
Concert: $45 & $65
Dinner only: $200
Dinner & Concert Package: $250
(includes premier seating)
Tickets: 54-MUSIC (707) 546-8742
Or purchase on:
http://www.santarosasymphony.com
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Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
This year marks the 111th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, a Sonoma Valley tradition celebrating the valley's bounty, community and local culture. The Vintage Festival takes place Sept. 26-28 in and around Sonoma's historic Plaza.
Activities include: music, dancing, children's games, food and wine tasting, a parade, historical re-enactments, a wacky waiter's relay race and grape stomping.
Free Live Music line up includes: Saturday; Bautista, a powerful Latin Rock Band from Marin County, Ten Foot tone, Natasha James & Joel Rudinow.
Sunday; Whiskey Thieves & the Madison Blues Band w/ David Lindley highlighting the show. Music starts at noon both days.
Evening Events include: Friday's Patron's Night Gala, featuring more than 70 wineries, delicious food samples and music by the Richard Olsen 10-piece big-band orchestra. Tickets are $75; proceeds benefit Sonoma Valley Little league, Valley of the Moon Little League and the Native Sons of the Golden West.
For more info visit:
http://www.sonomavinfest.org
or call: (707) 996-2109
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Michael Bolivar
Saxophonist, Michael Bolivar will be back in Sonoma County for a special concert appearance with vocalist, Angie Whitney.
Saturday, Sept. 27th
Upper Fourth Lounge
On the East Side of Court House Square in Santa Rosa. 8pm
$10 at the door. |
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Rodney Strong Concert: The 'R nR' Tour: Rick Braun & Richard Elliot
Forming a duo for trumpeter Rick Braun and saxman Richard Elliot was a no brainer considering the pair have been friends for years, having played together countless times and are partners in one of the hottest jazz labels, Artizen. Featuring original R&B, jazz and pop.
Doors 3 p.m. - Showtime 4 p.m.
Tickets: VIP $70 – GA $45
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National Public Lands Day
Come help us clean Lake Sonomas Shores and Trails Satruday, Sept. 27th. Join us having fun getting back to nature. Theres going to be live music, raffles and contents. We'll even feed you and send you home with a national parks day pass. Call: (707) 431- 4533 to sign up!
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Cotati Oktoberfest
Get out your lederhosen and practice your yodeling for the upcoming Cotati Oktoberfest. Wunderbar German food and beer, plus the oom-pah-pah of Karl Lebherz Band. Polka on our new dance floor. One price pays for all, plus a souvenir beer stein!
Saturday, Sept., 27th
Noon - 6pm
La Plaza Park, Downtown Cotati
Corner of Old Redwood Hwy & W. Sierra Ave
Adults $20 in advance - $25 at Event
Includes full meal, one beer or root beer, and a Souvenir Glass Beer Stein.
Children 12 & Under $10
Includes a kids meal and root beer.
Advanced tickets available at the Cotati Chamber Office, Exchange Bank Cotati Branch, Sally Tomatoes, Cotati Yacht Club, Firar Tuck's Pub, Spancky's Bar, and the 8 Ball.
For those over 21, from 6pm until 2am on 9/27 take your beer stein to one of the 4 participating downtwon Cotati Bars - 8 Ball, Cotati Yacht Club, Friar Tuck's Pub, or Spancky's Bar - and get a special beer discount.
For more info call: (707)795-5508 or visit
http://www.chamber@cotati.org
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Kenny G @ The Marin Center
Kenny G appearing Saturday, Sept. 27th @ 8pm.
With his seamless arrangements and astonishingly long note-holding ability, multi-platinum superstar Kenny G has enjoyed a constant prsence on Billboard's Top Ten charts for almost two decades. Now Smooth Jazz's king of the soprano saxophone will celebrate his newest album, Rhythm and Romance.
Marin Center in San Rafael
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
For more info:
http://marincenter.org
Tickets on sale at: 415-499-6800 or
on line @ Ticketmaster
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KAL - Roma Music
A dynamic blend of traditional instruments, rock and roll attitude and Balkan Blues, KAL - Roma Music is a vibrant, vital and exciting new sound that refuses to play by Folkloric rules.
Saturday, Sept. 27th @ 8pm
For Tickets call the Spreckles Bos Office 588-3400
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Canine Heroes Wine Gala
Guide for the Blind will host the 6th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala Napa Valley. Proceeds from the event will help provide veterinary care for working Guide Dogs and puppies-in-training.
Saturday, Sept., 27, 2008 4:30-10pm
Vineyard Pavilion, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA
Guest Celebrity Speaker/Guide Dog user: Tom Sullivan.
A gourmet dinner, menu by Michael Chiarello of NapaStyle. Live Auction by Michael Davis of Hart Davis Hart, featuring cult wine & high-end travel packages.
Tickets: $300 prior to 9/1/08
$350 thereafter.
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Taste of Petaluma
Celebrate Petaluma's Cinnabar Theatre at the
3rd Annual "Taste of Petaluma"
When: Sept. 27th from 11:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Downtown Petaluma
Grab your map, menu, and your tasting tickets and explore downtown Petaluma from the inside. Pick your destinations. Choose your dining delights. Select your cuisine. Discover new restaurants, wineries, and galleries all in one day. It's culinary "Trick or Treating" and treasure hunt combined.
This event benefits Cinnabar Theater, Sonoma County's unique theatrical treasure of 35 years.
Pre-event Tickets available for $35 @ Cinnabar Theater, Haus Fortuna, Gallery One, Starstruck and Pelican Gallery starting 9/17/08.
*On the day of the event, tickets are $40 and available @ Haus Fortuna, Gallery One and Putnam Plaza.
More info: htp://www.tasteofpetaluma.org
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Earth Wind & Fire and Michael McDonald
Earth, Wind & Fire with Michael McDonald, Angie Stone
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sleep Train Pavilion
Doors: 2:00 pm | Show: 3:00 pm
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA 94521
925.676.8742
Tickets available thru
http://www.livenation.com
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WOW Retreat
Sonoma County W.O.W. (Women of the Word) presents its first annual Women's Retreat on November 8 & 9, 2008. The event is being held at the Cazadero Baptist Camp in Cazadero, CA. The cost is $85 for the "overnight" package and $65 for the "day only" package. Part of the fee is a $40 non-refundable deposit. Deadline for all monies due is
October 1, 2008. Space is limited.
Early reservations are recommended.
Leave message for Diana Kaher, Ministry Leader, at 707 823-7299 or e-mail her at dkchick4Christ@wildblue.net.
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October in Paradise
The S.C. Task Force for the Homeless invites you to the 14th Annual "October in Paradise."
Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2008 ~ 5:30-10pm @
Paradise Ridge Winery
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive
Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres, Lasagna Dinner, Lavish Desserts, Fine Wines/Beverages.
Jazz w/ A Twist by Brulee
Silent/Live Auctions of quality wine, fine art, special chef's dinners, vacation adventures and unique treasures
Celebrity Auctioneer: Ernie Carpenter
Dancing in Paradise to the Blue Moon R & B Dance Band.
Tickets are: $70
For more info: (707) 575-4494
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Mill Valley Film Festival
The 31st Mill Valley Film Festival offers more than 200 films - many of them world premieres - from more than 50 coountries. Starting October 2nd and running through October 12th, the festival continues its tradition of championing narrative features and documentaries from around the world. And a special exhibition on Ingmar Bergman.
Opening and Closing Night Galas as well as parties and musical events are held in venues throughout Marin.
For more info visit: http://www.mvff.com
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4th Annual Down Syndrome
It all takes place in Howarth Park.
This year we are in the planning stages of our 4Th Annual Down Syndrome "Buddy Walk" event to raise awareness and funds for research and support for our local group. We have games to play, a 1-mile walk in the park overlooking a lake, lunch, raffle prizes, and a wonderful Talent Show with our special people.
For more info: 319-1135
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Fandango Dance Welcomes Autumn
Saturday, October 4th from noon-4pm, welcome Autumn's arrival as they did in 1840's by experiencing the dance and music of a "Fandango" at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. The Fandango was not only a dance, but also the name given to an informal dancing party.
Hear the spirit of Mexican California's rancho era come alive int he joyful music of the past, see the brilliant dance moves of the talented Alta California Dance Co. or join in the fun, and learn the dance steps of the times.
Adults 17+ - $4
Children 16 & Under - Free
Please do not bring dogs.
For more info: (707)762-4871
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Sebastopol Live on the Plaza
This event will showcase local businesses and services large & small in an exciting outdoor setting. The Sebastopol Champber of Commerce brings this opportunity to you, the community and over 65 businesses to share information about goods and services available locally.
This is a Family friendly event with activities for the kids, displays and demonstrations of products and services, giveaways, raffles and sample/purchase food.
Thursday, Oct. 9th from 4-7pm in the Downtown Plaza located at McKinley & Petaluma Ave.
Booth registration for Sebstopol Live is:
$75 for members &
$125 for non-members.
FREE to the Public.
For more info: http://www.sebastopol.org
or call: 823-3032 x103
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American Philharmonic - Sonoma County
Music Director, Gabriel Sakakeeny Conducting
Genius At Play
Saturday, Oct. 11th @ 8pm
Sunday, Oct. 12th @ 3pm
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Free Admission - Tickets required
Program:
Main Overture for a New America (world premiere)
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Lauren Xie: Piano
American Philharmonic Young Artist
Intermission
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1
Join the American Philharmonic in launching their 10th Season w/ a concert celebrating the brillance of youthful creativity! A beautiful new American work, a brillint youg pianist, and the beloved first symphony of 19th year-old genius make this concert not to be missed.
Lauren Xie was crowned California's Junior Miss on 8/9/08 |
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Christmas Bazaar
The Orchard Christmas Bazaar
1945 Piner Road, Santa Rosa
Bake Sale & Raffle for "Make a Wish"
Sat. Nov. 1 - 9am-3pm
Sun. Nov. 2 - 10am-3pm
Christmas Decorations & Crafts, jams, jellies and other goodeies, jewelery, doll clothes, baby gifts, handcrafted kitchen items, gingerbread houses and gifts for everyone.
Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chips, Sodas & Coffee.
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