Sonoma County is potentially at its most gorgeous in the fall and harvest is under way. It’s time to start planning trips to the pumpkin patch and you won’t find more stunning seasonal décor than at the Sonoma County Glass Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 8 and 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s collection of glass pumpkins will be {…}
Art lovers get ready, there are some amazing self-guided studio tours coming up in Sonoma County. Mingle with the artists, learn about their methods, and soak up the atmosphere of the place the art was created. SOFA Artwalk Aug. 6 and 7 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sofasantarosa.com With over 28 artists’ studios in one block, this is one chance {…}
Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama presents student actors on its main stage in a fully produced presentation of the Tony award-winning musical “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Playing July 15 to 17, “Big River” features Jerrid Beach as Jim and Troy Evans as Huckleberry Finn and is directed by Holly Vinson. Framed by a theatrical {…}
It’s time to smell the roses! Spring is in the air and gardens around Sonoma County are already blossoming. Gardens beckon with special events, tours, and promises of spring abundance. The Russian River Rose Co. is nestled among the vineyards in Dry Creek Valley and you could easily wile away a morning or afternoon meandering through their garden. Immerse yourself {…}
It’s time to get out and about! Without much of a major transition, spring has arrived. Whether you’re coming from a cold winter to a mild Sonoma County spring or not, there is still an ingrained feeling of wanting to venture out at this time of year. Enjoy the green hills, abundant wildflowers, and a variety of different art {…}
Independent documentary films and filmmakers are coming to Sonoma County for the Fourth Annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, March 18-20. The Sebastopol Center for the Arts presents the festival, which brings 58 films from 21 countries to seven Sebastopol venues. This festival is a great chance to see strong, independent documentaries and the variety of this year’s selections is a {…}
Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse has the touching “Intimate Apparel” on the go in their appropriately intimate Studio Theatre. The play, by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, runs through Feb. 27, marking African American Heritage Month with the story of Esther and her quest for life’s meaning in 1905 New York. Esther is a lonely, talented, African-American seamstress, who has {…}
There is nothing like the comfort of indulgence, be it a fabulous zinfandel, a favorite ice cream, decadent chocolate, or perusing art. Here are some ideas for combining indulgences in Sonoma County. Locals Wine Tasting Room in Geyserville goes a step beyond the wine with fine art. Carolyn, the owner, finds beautiful and unique artists to feature on the walls. {…}
The many playhouses of Sonoma County have a fine spectrum of productions for February and March. You’ve just got time to catch some of these and others are still to come. There is just time to catch “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged” by Cloverdale Performing Arts, running through Saturday, February 5. Whether you love Shakespeare or aren’t usually {…}
We are grateful for our sunny, mild winter days here in Sonoma County. It’s a great time of year to spend some time along the coast, where you can enjoy the striking scenery and get a much needed summery dose of sunshine. Wind your way up Highway 1 to our northernmost coastal town, Gualala, and visit Studio 391, where you’ll {…}
