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'Intimate Apparel' at 6th Street Playhouse

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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 {…}

Art and Indulgence – Unique Places to View Art

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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. {…}

Sonoma County Theater Happenings for February and March

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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 {…}

Studio 391 in Gualala

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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 {…}

'Bakers Dozen' at Quicksilver Mine Co.

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Forestville’s Quicksilver Mine Co. is ready to launch this year’s “Bakers Dozen” show. The gallery’s annual group exhibition is a themed collection of works from 13 artists. The 2011 theme of language and words explores literary expression in visual art that is both traditional and contemporary. So, it’s sure to please both the art lovers and word lovers among us. {…}

Santa Rosa Symphony Turns Up the Heat

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The Santa Rosa Symphony is in the midst of a musical journey through different countries in the 2010-2011 Season. As a warm gesture in the middle of January, the program will be taking us to Mexico and Argentina and treating us to a performance by triple Grammy winner, guitarist Sharon Isbin. The Symphony’s guest conductor, Enrique Arturo Diemecke, presents ‘Suomalainen’ {…}

Art on a Rainy Day in Graton

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If you’re looking for an outing that the odd rain shower won’t thwart, head out to Graton, a West Sonoma County gem of a hamlet. Graton Gallery houses beautiful art and while you’re there you can take a stroll down the main street to pop into the cluster of interesting shops and restaurants. Graton Gallery houses a remarkable collection of {…}

Cloverdale's New Performing Arts Center

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Sonoma County’s northernmost town (and possibly one of the coolest) is about to unveil its new venue for the performing arts – just in time for the holidays. The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center will have a ribbon cutting on Friday, December 3 followed by the opening night of its first installment, “A Christmas Carol.” The performing arts center has been {…}

6th Street Playhouse Kicks Off the Holidays

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Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse has the holidays covered with three fun plays. They’re kicking off the season with a sentimental journey back to 1942 in “The 1940s Radio Hour.” Coming soon is an encore presentation of last year’s big hit “Ham for the Holidays” and next up is “A Christmas Carol.” “The 1940s Radio Hour” opened last Friday night {…}

SOFA's Winter Blast

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Tucked into a corner of old, downtown Santa Rosa is SOFA, the South A Street Arts District. Their annual Winter Blast is coming up this weekend, on Saturday, November 13, and promises open art studios and great entertainment for all ages as always. The 6th Annual Winter Blast will feature live music, the SOFA parade, chainsaw ice sculpting, live magic, {…}