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  SEPTEMBER 6TH -- 19TH

 
   Sonoma September Wine Country Events
 

September 6 September 6-- Music in the Vineyards: The Cinnabar Quartet Performing Arts: Part of Petaluma's Summer Music Festival. Take a tour of one of Petaluma’s most beautiful and best-kept secrets, the Azari Winery, overlooking valleys and vineyards beyond. Taste wine of the Petaluma Gap and enjoy some food. Then settle onto the veranda while the full moon rises for a stunning concert by the Cinnabar Quartet. 1501 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma Fee: $40 includes 5 tasting tickets Time: 6 p.m. Tasting/7:30 p.m. Concert Phone Number: (707) 763-8920

September 7 September 7-- Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series Live Music: Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up Close and Personal Tour. Rodney Strong Vineyards is proud to close it's 19th Concert Season with an afternoon of timeless hits from Hall & Oates, including "Rich Girl", "Maneater", "Sara Smile", "Kiss On My List", and "One On One". 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Fee: $75 General Admission/$110 VIP Time: Doors open 3 p.m./Showtime 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.1595

September 9 -- Jazz at Cinnabar: Kim Nalley in Concert Performing Arts: Part of Petaluma's Summer Music Festival. Hailed internationally as among the world’s top jazz vocalists, sublime, gorgeous, Kim Nalley simply blows everyone away with absolute vocal opulence, unparalleled control, and hypnotic stage presence. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma Fee: $20-22 Advance/$25 At the Door Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

September 10 - 11 -- Autumn in Dry Creek at Raymond Burr Celebration: Join us for some harvest fare: partake of delicious butternut squash soup with tasty Azorian corn bread. Dress warmly! 8339 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 900.0024

September 10 -- "Matsuri" A Festive Evening in Japan Benefit, Silent Auction: Taiko (Japanese drumming), folk music, and dancing! Asian hors d'oeuvres. Over 50 auction items donated by local artisans and winemakers. All proceeds benefit Sonoma County Taiko. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa Fee: $45 (21 and Over ) Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.0723

September 11 - 12 -- Cloverdale Classic Car Show Celebration: 17th Annual Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Friday Night Cruise the Boulevard and sockhop in the Plaza to the Poyntlyss Sistars, beer and wine available Sat. Car and Motorcycle Show downtown Cloverdale food wine, beer, crafts,People's Choice Award, salsa and chili contests  Fee: Free Time: Fri 9/11/09 6 p.m. -11 p.m., Sat. 9/12/09 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4470

September 11 - 12 -- Annual Cloverdale Street Celebration Celebration: 16th Annual Cloverdale Street Celebration Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Cruise the Boulevard 9/11/09 6-8 pm Sockhop in the Plaza 8-11pm dance to the Poyntlyss Sistars Beer and Wine Available. 9/12 11am-4pm car show on Cloverdale Blvd. Beer, wine, food, crafts, music from Monsters of Rock and Roll. Vote for your favorites Fee: Free Time: September 11 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., September 12 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4470

September 11 - 20 -- Aqua Areas Annual Watercolor Exhibition Exhibit: The 15th Annual Aqua Areas juried Watercolor Exhibition featuring watercolor artists of Northern California. Come see the artwork and vote for the People's Choice Award Winner. Free watercolor demonstrations Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm. Located at the center of Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa. Fee: Free Time: M-F 10a.m.-9pm/Sat 10am-8pm/Sun 11am-5:30pm Phone Number: (707) 433.6714

September 11 -- "Don't Cry for Me" Documentary Screening Benefit: The Community Media Center of Santa Rosa is honored to host a screening of “Don’t Cry for Me”, a locally produced documentary illuminating the importance of water safety. The public is invited to attend this screening at 1075 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95401. All proceeds for this event will go to A Pebble in the Pond.  Fee: Sliding scale-suggested donation: $5-$10 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 569.8785 ext. 325

September 11 -- Tapas on the Terrace at Gloria Ferrer Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join us for our inaugural Tapas on the Terrace event - an evening of great tastes and unparalleled views. Includes 2 glasses of Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine, a selection of six authentic Spanish tapas, Spanish music ambience, cooking demonstration and great company. 23555 Carneros Hwy (121), Sonoma Fee: $35, $28 for Cuvee club members Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1999

September 11 -- Marco Antonio Solis at the Wells Fargo Center  Live Music: One of the most influential singer-songwriters in the Latin music world, Marco Antonio Solis has written hundreds of songs that have become standards and been covered by scores of artists. Solis fills arena-sized venues with his electrifying concert experience. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $65, $95, $125 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

September 11 -- Bennett Valley Scholarship Golf Tournament Recreation, Benefit: Join Recreation & Parks and Legends at Bennett Valley for the 3rd annual Bennett Valley Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit the Recreation & Parks scholarship fund on September 11, 2009! With your participation, we have the ability to include more families in recreational programming. Fee: $125 includes lunch, golf tournament, Time: 11:30 a.m.lunch & check in, 1p.m. shot gun start Phone Number: (707) 543.3734

September 12 -- Beer in the Plaza Celebration, Benefit: Come and join the Healdsburg Soroptimist's Annual Beer in the Plaza in the Healdsburg Plaza, downtown Healdsburg. Over 30 breweries, live music, silent auction, raffle. Proceeds go to Healdsburg Area Community Service Projects. Fee: $20 Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.5054

September 12 -- Lee Presson and the Nails Performing Arts: To close out Petaluma's Summer Music Festival, this award-winning band differentiates itself from other bands of the late ‘90s swing revival by wacky stage antics and the pseudo-sinister appearance of bandleader Lee Presson. Wear your dancing shoes and get ready to swing! Theatre Square, Downtown Petaluma Fee: Free Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

September 12 - 13 -- Waves to Wine MS Bike Tour Recreation, Benefit: Join the MS Society's annual Waves to Wine MS Bike Tour on September 29-30. Enjoy a challenging ride with thousands of other cyclists in this two-day event. New in 2009: We'll be starting from the UCSF Mission Bay Campus quad. to Healdsburg. You will help raise awareness for the disease while supporting the more than 20,000 Northern Californians with MS. Call to sign up. Fee: Donation Time: 6:30 a.m. start time Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

September 12 - 13 -- Katmandu Fall Festival Festival: Celebrate the many cultures of Nepal with traditional food and on-going cultural music & dance performances. Visit Nepalese foto gallery, then enjoy shopping for imported items & antiques. All proceeds benefit the Children's Medical Aid Foundation, a 501c(3) organization. Depot Park, Sonoma Fee: Free ($10 donation suggested) Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.1807

September 12 - 13 -- Art in the Park Exhibition, Benefit: More than one hundred exhibiting artists will display their work. Donations from sales at this event provide scholarships for local art students. Held in Petaluma's beautiful Walnut Park located between Fourth Street and Petaluma Boulevard at D Street.  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 773.3393

September 12 -- Cloverdale Firefighters Dinner & Dance Celebration: Cloverdale Volunteer Firefighters Dinner Dance located at Cloverdale Citrus Fair. We are serving our famous Tri-tip Dinner to be followed by music from the Bell Brothers. The event starts at 4 pm and goes until 12 am. The event follows Cloverdale's Classic Car show.Fee: $20 Steak Dinner, Dance free Time: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.3545

September 12 -- Harvest Winery Dinner at St. Francis  Food & Wine Education, Dining: We invite you to join us to share in the bounty of Sonoma County as we celebrate the harvest season. Chef David will include some of the best seasonal foods in his menu and Winemaker Tom Mackey's selection of wines, including one from the library, will make the meal complete. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa?Fee: $125 Public, $99 Wine Club Members Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255

September 12 -- Alderbrook Winery Harvest BBQ?Mark your calendars! The third annual Harvest BBQ at Alderbrook Winery is on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 from 11-3pm. The event once again takes place on the fabulous Alderbrook Lawn surrounded by vineyards and includes a great All-American BBQ, barrel tasting and live music. We promise to make this year even more memorable than last! ?Fee: $60 club members, $70 non clubTime: 11-3 Phone Number: 800-405-5987

September 12 - 13 -- Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival Live Music: Russian River's two major music festivals will be combined into one weekend to provide music fans an exciting weekend of both jazz and blues music. The Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival will be held Sept. 12-13 at Johnson's Beach Resort in Guerneville, a popular resort town nestled in the scenic Russian River Valley. Jazz music will be featured on Saturday and blues music on Sunday. Fee: Call for information Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (949) 360.7800

September 12 -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West  Benefit: Enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife presentations, African-inspired cuisine, great local wines, African entertainment and silent and live auctions. Help us support our Discover Africa program, connecting under-served children to the beauty of nature and wildlife. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Fee: Call for information Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101

September 12 & 19 -- West Coast Swing Dance Recreation, Instruction: West Coast Swing lesson and dance at The Dance Room, 2921 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Free swing lesson at 7:00 p.m. with U.S. Swing Champions, Tony & Marina Gutsch. West Coast Swing dancing from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Fee: $10 for lesson & dance Time: 7 p.m. lesson - 8 p.m. dancing Phone Number: (707) 538.1898

September 12 -- Mexican Independence Day at Robledo Family Winery Celebration: Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with delicious Mexican cuisine paired with Robledo Family wines. Enjoy live entertainment and wine specials. Reservations only. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma Fee: $40/$30 Wine Club Members Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.6903

September 12 -- Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival Live Music, Family Fun: The Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise is hosting its 14th annual Cajun/Zydeco Festival. At Ives Park in Sebastopol, it will feature dancing under the redwoods, Cajun cuisine, gator sausage, beer, premium Sebastopol area wines, Hurricanes, live music and more. So come and enjoy yourself and do some good for the community at the same time. Fee: $17 Advance/$20 At the Gate/12 & under free Time: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.2667

September 12 -- Kendall-Jackson's 12th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival Festival: The festival, which raises money for the School Garden Network of Sonoma County, is held in the walnut grove behind the Chateau at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center. Attendees experience the food of gourmet food purveyors, our fabulous Bruschetta Boulevard, a Food & Wine magazine Best New Chef's Challenge, wine education seminars, a tomato growing contest, garden tours and live entertainment. All paired with Kendall-Jackson wines.Fee: $65 ($60 for Wine Club members) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 769.3649

September 13 -- Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber in concert Live Music, Dining: Laurie Lewis - one of the finest bluegrass artists of our time - and Nina Gerber - guitarist extraordinaire - will give a rare dinner concert at French Garden. Early diners have the best concert seats. Keep your table for the show. Dinner served 5-8 pm / Concert at 8 pm. This is a concert not to be missed! 8050 Bodega Avenue Sebastopol Fee: $18 (w/dinner res.) $25 (concert only) Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.2030

September 13 -- Thousand Flowers New Release Food & Wine Education: Hop Kiln's gourmet food buyer, Leslie Michels, has chosen to serve local Laura Chenel Goat Cheese topped with Italian Roasted Sweet Red Peppers served on a baguette from Healdsburg's Cousteau Bakery. This pairing will include our newly released Hop Kiln 2008 Thousand Flowers Proprietary Blend. 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707)433.6491

September 13 -- Laguna Art and Garden Gala Auction, Performing Arts: The Laguna Foundation's annual Art and Garden Gala is a unique and magical event held at the beautiful Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. A luxurious garden party, the Gala combines intriguing and unusual live performances with superlative local food and wine, and features both live and silent auctions of original art, premium wine, and adventurous experiences. Fee: $75 Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 527.9277

September 13 -- Thousand Flowers New Release at Hop Kiln Winery Hop Kiln's gourmet food buyer, Leslie Michels, has chosen to serve local Laura Chenel Goat Cheese topped with Italian Roasted Sweet Red Peppers served on a baguette from Healdsburg's Cousteau Bakery. This pairing will include our newly released Hop Kiln 2008 Thousand Flowers Proprietary Blend. Fee: Complimentary Samples Time: 12pm-3pm Phone Number: 707.433.6491

September 13 -- "Il Trovatore" at Andrews Hall Performing Arts: Verismo Opera Presents "Il Trovatore". Hear some of Verdi's most melodious music including his exciting Anvil Chorus sung by Spanish gypsies. It is full of dramatically powerful scenes: tales of flames at the stake, kidnapping and revenge master-minded by Azucena, the conniving gypsy woman. 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma Fee: $20 General Admission/$15 Seniors, Students, & Community Center Members Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 864.0630

September 15 -- Jimtown Bird Walk with Peter Leveque Recreation: Jimtown Store Presents Bird Walk, Lunch at Jimtown, and Hawkes Winery Wine Tasting with Guide Peter Leveque - Madrone Audubon Society! Start 8:30 a.m. Park at Alexander Valley Church and gather at Jimtown for coffee & carpooling. Bird walk: Mayacamas Mountain Audubon Sanctuary/ Pine Flat Rd. Call Jimtown for info & reservations.  Fee: $25 (portion goes to Madrone Audubon) Time: 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212

September 15 -- Mariachi Divas at the Wells Fargo Center  Live Music: One of the few all-female Mariachi bands in the world and winners of a 2009 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album, this unique, multi-cultural ensemble includes women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinean, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian, and Anglo decent. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa?Fee: $15, $25 Time: 8 p.m., Pre-show discussion at 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

September 16 -- Cookbook Release Dinner at Syrah Bistro Food & Wine Education: Join chefs Josh Silvers, Syrah Bistro and Jeff Mall, Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar, along with Rodney Strong winemaker, Rick Sayre, as they come together for one of three very special dinners celebrating the release of their cookbook, Down Home: Downtown, Seasonal Recipes from Two Sonoma Wine Country Restaurants. 205 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa Fee: $80 per person Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Open Seating) Phone Number: (707) 568.4002

September 16 -- Triple Rock Brew Dinner at HopMonk  HopMonk is hosting a Triple Rock Brew Dinner with special guest, Head Brewer - Rodger Davis. Start off with Pinnacle Pale Ale and then Chef Billy Reid will pair 4 mouthwatering entree's that will start with Black Hoody Schwartz.Fee: $45 Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.7300

September 18 - 20 -- northWave Dance Fest Dancing: dance Sonoma invites all dancers and dance enthusiasts to participate in Dance Trails, an open studio event throughout Sonoma County and attend the north Wave Dance Fest September 18-20, 2009 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. These events are part of a county-wide arts festival Aug. 29-Oct. 4, 2009.Fee: Dance Trails card $25 Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 548.4148

September 18 -- Dimensional Realms: A channeling A channeling on dimensional realms--what they are, where they are, and whether we should try to access them. Crystal Channels, 1301 Cleveland Avenue (#C), Santa Rosa, CA, 95401. Part of a series; each topic is independent. You can attend one, some, or all. Fee: $15 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 568.0999

September 18 -- Robert Mondavi Winemaker Dinner Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes Christopher Barefoot, Estate Director of Robert Mondavi Winery for a wonderful 4-course dinner with specially selected wines to complement each course. Reservations a must. 800 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay Fee: $79 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 541.7788

September 18 - 19 -- Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 13th Annual Lamplight Tours Historic: Walk at night through Santa Rosa's oldest cemetery to see and hear dramatic portrayals of some of our town's early settlers. Tours are approximately one hour long. bring a flashlight. Children must be nine years or older to attend. No Dogs, alcohol, cameras or video recording equipment permitted on the tours. All tours leave from the McDonald Gate. Fee: $30 Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., every 20 minutes Phone Number: (707) 543.3292

September 19 -- Kunde Eco-Tour Hike Recreation: Fourth Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde will lead his annual Eco-Tour Harvest Hike, taking guests on a 3 mile journey through the vineyards and up to 1,400 feet into the Mayacamas Mountain range. The hike concludes with a tasting of Kunde Family Estate wines and picnic lunch. Pre-registration is required. 9825 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood Fee: $60 per person Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707) 833.5501

September 19 -- Sweet Charity at the Wells Fargo Center  Performing Arts: Join the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2010 in a fresh new spin on one of the greatest musical comedies of all time. Neil Simon's Sweet Charity follows the romantic ups and downs of Charity Hope Valentine, a cockeyed optimist who believes in fairy tales, despite all evidence to the contrary. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $20 general admission Time: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

September 19 -- Seghesio Family Vineyard's Release Party Wine Education: Pete Seghesio, our Associate Winemaker Andy Robinson, and Enologist Sonja Bujica will take you in small group tours to see our new crush pad. Chef Jon will craft a selection of pizzas and salads highlighting the flavors of the autumn harvest. Call for reservations. 14730 Grove Street, Healdsburg Fee: $30 Guests/$25 Centennial Club Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3579 ext. 109

September 19 -- Pickles Cartoon Creator, Brian Crane Instruction: Brian Crane, creator of the comic strip, Pickles, will be at the Charles M. Schulz Museum to talk about his strip and to teach an adult art and cartooning class. 10–11:30 am instruction of Master Cartooning Class. 1 p.m. public presentation about Crane's comic strip & book signing. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa Fee: Fees and advance registration required Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 579.4452 #263

September 19 -- Rex Ray book signing at J Vineyards Nationally acclaimed San Francisco-based artist and graphic designer Rex Ray will be at J Vineyards & Winery to sign copies of his book, Rex Ray Art & Design. The book is all about Ray's life and work, and includes dynamic and colorful art throughout. 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Fee: Complimentary event with $20 tasting Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.3646

September 19 - 20 -- Glendi International Food Fair Food Education: Glendi is the Greek word for party. Eat, dance to the music of Edessa and relax. Voted "Best Way to Eat Around the World" by the Sonoma County Independent. Culanery offerings from the Middle East, Eritria, Russia, Greece & the Balkans. Sample ethnic Baked Goods, Roast Lamb, Gyros, Greek Coffee, Soda, Wine & Microbrews. 90 Mountain View Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Fee: $10 Adults, senior discount, under 12 free Time: Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. Noon - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 584.9491

September 19 -- ZinTopia  Wine Education: ZinTopia - Discover Harvest in Dry Creek Valley Discover more than 50 dramatic wines from Dry Creek Valley while strolling to the sounds of Sonoma County's The SoulShine Blues Band. Taste uncommon red and white varietals, signature Zinfandels and crisp Sauvignon Blancs complemented by distinctive culinary creations from Park Avenue Catering.  Fee: $75 Time: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3031

September 19 -- Fashion in the Vineyards Benefit: Seventh Annual Fashion in the Vineyards fashion Show benefiting the Boys & Girls Club Valley of the Moon in Sonoma. Fashion in the Vineyards is one special event! Glamorous models strut their stuff on the elevated catwalk wearing the latest elegant fashions. Women's clothing is provided by Bay Area fashion industry icon Helen Lyall; local retailer Eraldi's provides clothing for the men. Fee: $150 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8544

September 19 -- Sonoma County Book Festival Festival: Tenth Annual Sonoma County Book Festival invites readers and writers of all ages to downtown Santa Rosa for a full day of events celebrating literacy and the literary arts. Please call for more information. Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 526.2314

September 20 -- Polo In the Wine Country Celebration, Benefit: The Best of Taste, All in One Place! Enjoy an afternoon of polo, live jazz, gourmet food, classic cars, and premium wine and beer tasting. The 17th annual fundraiser for Junior Achievement also features a "Royal Ascot" ladies' hat competition, a champagne divot stomp, a gourmet dessert bar, and a silent auction and raffle. Wine Country Polo Club at Oakmont, 550 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa  Fee: $40 Advance/$45 Day of EventTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 465.1081

September 20 -- Race Equality Week Festival Festival: The City of Santa Rosa is a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Race Equality Week Festival Sunday at Elsie Allen High School. A variety of entertainment, information tables, music and dance, children's crafts, ethnic art and food for sale. Fun for the whole family! Come celebrate the wonderful diversity within our community. Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: Sandy Morgan (707) 543.3309