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Summer Events
2008 ONGOING SONOMA SUMMER EVENTS
Summer in Sonoma is full of incredible things to do. In addition to special events, here's a long list of ongoing events that will fill your wine tour summer.
Summer in Sonoma is full of incredible things to do. In addition to special events, here's a long list of ongoing events that will fill your wine tour summer.
Continuous -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins?Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma?Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3
Each Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market?Markets: The Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market runs year 'round at the Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa - Rain or Shine!?Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 522.8629
Tuesday Evenings -- Newcomer Bridge?Recreation: Enjoy a friendly and relaxed evening of bridge and chocolate with those who are new to the Santa Rosa Bridge Gallery, located at 3401 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa?Fee: $7Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.1200
January 1 - December 31 -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson ?Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton ?Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100
March - September -- View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock?Recreation: Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods,, Sonoma Coast State Beach, Jenner?Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 869.9177
Continuous -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes?Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.?Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999
Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery?Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room.?Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.3333
Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar ?Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma?Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203
Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery ?Food & Wine Education: A flight of four St. Francis wines paired with a selection of artisan cheeses, salumis, along with charcuterie bites created by our Executive Chef. This al fresco experience offers views of majestic mountains & breathtaking vineyards. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa?Fee: $25, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713
Every Friday -- Ravenswood Blending Lab, Blend Zinfandel?Wine Education: Blend your own Zin and have fun doing it. Get away from the crowds and experience Wine Country in a small group of oenophiles in our barrel room. You must be 21 year of age. Ravenswood Winery, 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma?Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349
Ongoing -- Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa?Exhibitions/Museums: Come downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.?Fee: VariesTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (707) 543.3732
February 2 - August 11 -- Exhibit "The Language of Lines"?Exhibition: Exhibit explores the "visual shorthand" of comic art and how speedlines and other graphics are used to convey emotions and ideas. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa?Fee: Free to members, adults:$5.00-$8.00Time: Regular museum hours(closed on Tuesdays) Phone Number: (707) 579.4452
March 19 - July 13 -- "Outside the Frame" at the Charles M Schulz Museum?Exhibition: Outside the Frame highlights Peanuts strips in which Schulz sets characters and scenes outside the comic strip panels, leaving details up to his readers' imaginations. In Peanuts there are many instances of people that never appear in the strip. Adults of all stripes, parents, principals, teachers, storekeepers, and even the Red Baron, never make an appearance, nor do other recurring characters like the Little Red-Haired Girl and Snoopy's nemesis, the Cat Next Door! 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa?Fee: Included with admissionTime: museum hours Phone Number: (707) 579.4452
April 1 - October 31 -- Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Tour Season?Historic: Visit historic landmark! Docent Tours of the famous home, cell phone Audio Tours of the beautiful gardens of Luther Burbank, world famous horticulturist. The Carriage House Museum & Gift Shop sells unique items for garden enthusiasts, including plants propagated from the gardens. ?Fee: Admission Free,;Tours $5Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tue-Sun & Holidays Phone Number: (707) 524.5445
May 2 - October 3 -- First Friday Art Walk Downtown Santa Rosa?Exhibition: Self-guided walking tour of more than 40 temporary in-store art exhibits and studios plus street performers and other activities throughout the Downtown Arts District. Free carriage rides at Railroad Square.?Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 542.1894
May 14 - November 3 -- New Exhibit: Baseball as Allegory?Exhibition: Schulz used sports themed strips as a springboard for many life themes-hope,perseverance, humiliation and leadership. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa?Fee: Free to members, adults:$5-8, kids:$5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452
May 17 - April 30 -- Shape & Space Sculpture Exhibit?Exhibition: The new exhibit will feature 19 works of art by 10 outstanding sculptors. The pieces will be displayed through interior and exterior exhibits throughout the Arts Center's campus through April 2010. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd.,Santa Rosa?Fee: FreeTime: normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600
May 23 - October 31 -- Michel Schlumberger Courtyard Music ?Live Music: 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. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA?Fee: $10 per personTime: Every Friday Night 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427
Every Wednesday -- Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wine Spectrum?Food & Wine Education: Treat your taste buds to three select wine and cheese pairings every Wednesday. From Parmesan and Pecorino to Jarlsburg and Gjetost, each pairing will be a palate pleaser. 123 Fourth Street in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square. ?Fee: VariesTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 636.1064
June 6 - September 26 -- Geyserville Neighbors Market?Market: Geyserville Neighbors Market at Francis Ford Coppola Presents Rosso & Bianco Winery. Friday evenings, through September, the winery transforms into a marketplace with local vendors, live music and food available for purchase from the winery's cafe kitchen. The Market will be closed on Friday, July 4th?Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 857.1463
June 7 - October 1 -- Sixth Annual Cloverdale Sculpture Exhibit?Exhibition: An outdoor juried sculpture exhibit enlivens downtown Cloverdale all summer long. From June 7th through October 1, the downtown plaza will be transformed into a sculpture garden, featuring the best of the numerous high-quality works submitted by sculptors from across the nation. ?Fee: FreeTime: Daylight hours Phone Number: (707) 894.4410
June 7 - July 25 -- Small Works Exhibition?Exhibition, Reception: Small Works features diminutive works, no larger than 12 inches in dimension, of large impact. Artworks include two and three dimensional pieces of all media by artists from Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, 4pm-6pm. Arts Council Gallery, 404 Mendocino Avenue, Suite C, Santa Rosa?Fee: FreeTime: Wed - Fri 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2787
Every other Friday - June 13 - September 19 -- TGIF @ Mazzocco Winery Celebration: Kick off your work shoes and start your weekend at Mazzocco Winery. Saunter in and samba to live music performed by Manzanita Moon and let the worries of the week float away. Bring a picnic, buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the beauty of Dry Creek Valley while relaxing with friends. 1400 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg Fee: Complimentary with wine purchase Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.8159
June 16 - August 1 -- Kidz Culinary Academy Summer Camp ?Family Fun: Ages 6-13. Pre-registration required. Activities break healthy nutrition principles down into understandable and usable "Bite-size" concepts children can easily grasp. Kids will prepare fun and simple recipes with games, music and movement breaks to round out class activities. Bauman College, 10151 Main St., Penngrove, www.BaumanCollege.org ?Fee: $125 Per Two Week Session or $33/ClassTime: Mon & Fri 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 987.7530
June 17 - December 31 -- Prana Vinyasa Flow Recreation: Join Monica Bravo and move with the natural flow of an original style of yoga developed by Shiva Rea that enhances vitality, agility, and creativity. Through rhythmic, circular, and spiraling movements, you will learn to liberate poses that are often rigidly held, allowing you to grow stronger and more flexible. ?Fee: $52 for 4 classesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 321.9484
June 17 - December 31 -- Prenatal Yoga Recreation: Join Monica Bravo and connect with your shakti, the divine life force within. Increase your energy and stamina, build strength and flexibility, and improve focus and concentration to assist your labor and delivery. Also become aware of how to practice yoga during this powerful time in your life. No previous experience necessary. ?Fee: $52 for 4 classesTime: 6:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 321.9484
June 26, July 24, August 21, September 25 & October 23 -- Winemaker for a Day Wine Education: Healdsburg's inaugural Winemaker for a Day series gives participants hands-on experience and teaches invaluable skills needed to make, blend and taste wine at the beautiful Christie Vineyards Winery in Healdsburg. The cost per person is $195 for attendees who stay at one of the select Healdsburg lodging options for a minimum of two nights. Price does not include overnight stay. Call for details & reservations.?Fee: See DescriptionTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0662
July 1 - 31 -- Art Show: The Oncoming Landscape Exhibition: Composed from an accumulation of observations and dreams, Don Scott Macdonald's paintings combine elements of modernism with those of traditional landscape paintings. Recently recognized an one of America's top emerging painters, Mr. Mcdonald captures the elegance and power of simplicity in an increasingly-complex world. Gary Farrell Wines, 10701 Westside Rd., Healdsburg?Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.2900
July 16 - December 1 -- New Exhibition: Political Peanuts Exhibition, Family Fun: Schulz captured the ups and downs of the campaign trail many times during Peanuts' fifty years. Come have a good laugh at the otherwise serious world of election year politics in Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa?Fee: Free to members, adults:$5-8, kids:$5.00Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Tues. after 9/1 Phone Number: (707) 579.4452
July 25 - August 10 -- Annie Get Your Gun Performing Arts: Hoochi-Doo Productions presents Annie Get Your Gun, the 1999 Broadway hit based on the true story of Annie Oakley. The show runs July 25-August 10, 2008. Showtimes are Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. For tickets or information call 707-332-0621.?Fee: $20-$25 per personTime: Fridays/Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 332.0621
Weekdays -- Ravenswood Vineyard Wine & Cheese Tour Wine & Food Education: Ravenswood's Dave Miles will lead you through our beautiful Estate Vineyard. Learn our unique viticultural practices while strolling among the vines. Relax in the lush vineyard while savoring delicious estate wines paired with local cheeses. Weekdays only. Group size limited to 12 people.?Fee: $25 per personTime: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2332 or (707) 933.2336
June 15 - October 12 -- Every Sunday on the River Celebration, Live Music: Spend Sunday afternoons on the Village Inn & Restaurant terraces and lawn overlooking the Russian River. Live jazz, games, BBQ food from oysters to tri tip to pork ribs to prawn kebobs to vegetarian. Fresh fruit kebobs, hot fudge banana splits and iced mochas. Full Bar. Awesome wines. 20822 River Blvd, Monte Rio, CA ?Fee: Menu pricesTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 865.2304
Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA?Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236
Every Sunday -- Jazzy Sunday Brunch Flamingo Resort Family Fun: Join KJZY's personalities as they broadcast live during Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Enjoy more than 50 foods including roasted meats, eggs, seafood and breakfast. Call for full menu and more information.?Fee: Adults $25; Children under 12 $12.50Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.?Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508
Every Sunday -- Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar Sunday Jazz Live Music: Unwind before the weekend flits away! Jazz to soothe and rejuvenate while you calmly quaff and enjoy delicious wines. Come anytime and allow us to pamper you on Sunday afternoon. See you there! At 123 Fourth Street in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square?Fee: Free with purchase of a glass of wineTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 636.1064
Every Monday -- General Meditation Class?Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma ?Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626
Ongoing Tuesday Evenings -- Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market Markets: The Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market is held weekly at the Sonoma Plaza from April through October. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local fresh produce, and seasonal flowers. Live music sponsored by The Sonoma Community Center.?Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - Dusk Phone Number: (707) 538.7023
Firtst Wednesday of the month -- Hope Works Wonders Tour Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa is now offering free, 1-hour tours of our programs and mission every 1st Wednesday of the month! Hear clients, volunteers, staff and board members share how we change lives through our many programs. Space is limited, so please RSVP.?Fee: FreeTime: 12 -1 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 528.8712 x160
March 26 - October 29 -- Wednesday Night Drags Wednesday Night Drag Racing returns to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma for the 20th consecutive season. The Wednesday night feature is open to anyone with a driver's license whose car passes a brief inspection. This summer, the Top the Cops program will return, as high school students can race Bay Area law enforcement officers (May-Aug).?Fee: $10, $25 competitors, $15 studentsTime: Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 870.RACE
Wednesdays -- Ravenswood After Hours Recreation: After Hours indulgence with "Uncle Bob" Williams. Unwind in our relaxed Tasting Room with Ravenswood Wine, light snacks and featured music of the week. Enjoy jazz, opera, Sinatra, even Josh Grogan. A perfect way to unwind from Hotel check-in to evening plans. Wednesday Evenings.?Fee: $20 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2332 or (707) 933.2336
Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA ?Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500
Every First & Third Wednesday -- Celtic Session Music-Guerneville School Live Music, Benefit: Join us the First & Third Wednesday of each month for Celtic Folk Music at 16280 Main Street, Guerneville. This is an invitation to participate at a gathering of Celtic musician's session. 10% of today's pizza sales are donated to 2nd grade at Guerneville School. ?Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501
Ongoing Wednesdays -- Santa Rosa Downtown Market Markets, Family Fun: The Santa Rosa Downtown Market (Wednesday Night Market) is Sonoma County's largest and most popular Farmer's Market and street faire. Every Wednesday night, from mid-May thru August, the Downtown Market brings the community together to celebrate and showcase the bounty of Sonoma County by offering fine foods, fresh produce, a wonderful variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. The Santa Rosa Downtown Market fills the downtown area along Fourth Street from B Street to D Street, Santa Rosa, CA.?Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.2123
Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500
Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Historical Artifacts Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa?Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500
Every Thursday -- Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar Game Night Celebration: Pair your wine with a fun game. Now we have a great assortment of games for everyone to enjoy! At 123 Fourth Street in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square - come get your game on. Enjoy ours or bring your own. 123 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa?Fee: Free with purchase of a glass of wineTime: All night long Phone Number: (707) 636.1064
Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.?Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371
Every Thursday & Friday Night -- Live Music & Dinner at Charizma Live Music: Thursdays - Funky Jazz w Nils Molin & Matt Silva from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fridays - Flamenco, Blues, Jazz & Folk Music by John Moreno from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 16337 Main Street, Guerneville?Fee: No CoverTime: See descrption Phone Number: (707) 869.0909
Every Thursday Night -- Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe Live Music: The Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Palette Art Cafe present the Thursday Night Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe, located behind the La Crema Tasting Room at 235 Healdsburg Ave in Healdsburg. Come for dinner, stay for the jazz!!?Fee: No CoverTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2788
Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.?Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501
May 31 - September 13 -- Cotati Farmers Market, Family Fun: Every Thursday evening, enjoy local farm fresh produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, gourmet food, handmade crafts, live entertainment and kids activities. Located in La Plaza Park, corner of Old Redwood Highway and W. Sierra Avenue. Free parking. Sponsored by the Cotati Chamber of Commerce. ?Fee: FreeTime: 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.5508
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- Michel-Schlumberger Green Tour and Hillside Tasting Wine Education: Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines. Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA ?Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. by appointment Phone Number: (707) 433.7427
Fridays June 15 - September 14 -- Cloverdale Farmers Market: Every Friday, local farmers will be selling produce, flowers, crafts, olive oil, baked goods, ect. Broad St. across from City Plaza.?Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4049
Every Friday night -- Karaoke Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma?Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236
Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA ?Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149
Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA?Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800
Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.?Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023
June 6 - September 26 -- Pizza & Pinot Fridays at Lynmar Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Ingredients from our Estate garden, local cheeses and gourmet mushrooms will be used to create delectable pizzas in our custom-designed wood burning oven. We will pair our pizzas with current release Lynmar Estate Pinot Noirs. Price vary depending on ingredients and wine selection. $35-$45. Reservations recommended. 3909 Frei Rd., Sebastopol?Fee: See DescriptionTime: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.3374 x102
July 4 - September 25 -- Finally Friday at Wilson Winery Celebration: With the purchase of a bottle of our award-winning wine, you'll enjoy a relaxing after work respite listening to live music and enjoying the panoramic views of Dry Creek Valley. It's the perfect beginning to your summertime weekend. 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg?Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.4355
Each Friday -- Ravenswood Blending Seminar Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. We introduce zinfandel, carignane, & petite sirah to compare flavor profiles of each varietal. Find out why they're blended together. Each participant creates their own blend, and leaves with a 375 of their own. 10 person maximum?Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349
Each Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger each Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservation is required. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA?Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427
Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa?Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128
May 5 - November 24 -- Windsor Farmers Market Recreation: Each Sunday from May through November. The market will host a wide array of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and several varieties of dried fruit, and fruit platters at Christmas time. At the Windsor Town Green on Bell Road.?Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.5382
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa. ?Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900
Ongoing Saturdays -- Jazz on the Veranda Live Music: Enhance an evening of wine tasting or an elegant dinner as you relax on the Madrona Manor veranda and enjoy jazz classics with renowned artisits Greg Hester on piano and Jim Passerell on horn and bass. May through July. Location: Healdsburg.?Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 258.4003, (707) 433.4231
Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA ?Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285
Saturdays May - October -- Petaluma Farmers Markets: Farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, entertainment. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South and "D" Streets.?Fee: FreeTime: Saturdays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.0344
First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.?Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637
Saturdays -- Al Fresco Pizza Saturdays?Wine & Food Education: Please join Lambert Bridge Winery this summer for Italian Pizzas from our outdoor Tuscan Ovens. Chef Andrea will be here doing Mugnani Oven demonstrations and preparing an array of artisan pizzas to pair with Lambert Bridge Wines.?Fee: ComplimentaryTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (707) 431.9600 x13
Saturdays, May through November -- Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg, CA.?Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956
First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.?Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115
First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.?Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032
Every First Thursday of the month -- Jimtown Store Monthly Wine Bar Wine Education: Jimtown Store hosts a Wine Bar on the first Thursday of each month. Our Wine Bar events are a fun opportunity to taste hand crafted wines from some of our small wine producing neighbors and friends. Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, great food and live music on the pation with us! 6706 Hwy 128, Healdsburg?Fee: $18.00Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212
TBA -- Willits Frontier Days Recreation, Family Fun: Willits Frontier Days - host to California's oldest continuous rodeo. We anticipate another week of extraordinary events we're sure you won't want to miss. Locals and visitors enjoy and participate in CCPRA rodeos, street dances, barbecues, horseshows, a cowboy breakfast, the Black Bart Gunfighters, a parade, a carnival, gymkhana, junior rodeo, and many more fun-filled activities and entertainment. ?Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 459.6330
