Inside Sonoma

Photos by Larry Levine

Regular bowling with the family is fun but can be ho-hum: Take a ball, roll the ball, knock down pins, repeat. This is why “Rock N Glow” bowling at the Windsor Bowl in Windsor is so much fun. The event, which comprises darkened lanes, LED lane lighting and nightclub-style music piping through the building’s sound [...]

As a child, my mom lived and breathed the mantra “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We had apples at least once a day for a meal. Even into my high school years an apple made its way into my backpack on a regular basis. It wasn’t until I moved to paradise, also [...]

For years, arts and crafts fans have been flocking to Creative Wick, a fun and whimsical make-your-own-candle studio at 559 David Clayton Lane in Windsor. That era, however, is almost over, with the store set to close on July 31. While the on-site pickings probably will be slim for the last few days, Owner Kathy [...]

***UPDATE***Thank you to everyone for playing, you know your music trivia.  Congratulations to Nina, who won two tickets to the concert! Rock on in Petaluma to the sounds of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Poor Man’s Whiskey and a variety of other bands.  Sip and sway to the music, with Petaluma’s [...]

Storytime has become a big event for families with young children at the Windsor Public Library at 9291 Old Redwood Highway off the Town Green. As part of the county’s 2010 Summer Reading Club “Make a Splash, Read!” event, the library hosts storytime sessions every Tuesday and Wednesday. The Tuesday sessions are geared toward older [...]

I went spelunking in Sonoma County recently. After an easy climb from the trailhead, I entered a veritable fairyland, a true “live cave” brimming with activity. Imagine my surprise and embarrassment when I realized caving in wine country didn’t require my carbide headlamp, crampons, or rope. I was woefully over-equipped for the expedition. And the [...]

****UPDATE**** – Congrats to Jolene Cortright on winning the tickets.  Thanks for all your comments!  I have enjoyed finding new songs from all your favorites!  Stay tuned for giveaways for other Rodney Strong Concerts. The smooth jazz sounds of Boney James have wooed and romanced listeners since his first debut album in 1992.  His latest [...]

Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No…it’s a classic warbird, flying right over the tarmac during the “Wings Over Wine Country” show at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. This year’s event, slated for Aug. 21-22, is sure to draw a crowd, with the largest and most impressive lineup of [...]

Ah, farm market season is open for business. Hunt down that bargain of fresh produce, artisan jams, jellies, and cheeses. Bump into old friends or meet new ones. Enjoy a gourmet meal at a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal. What? Rewind. Yes, Sonoma County’s farm markets are on the foodie radar for [...]