Inside Sonoma

Thanks for playing!  Congrats to Kandice for winning.  Look for future ticket giveaways to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Summer Concert series at Rodney Strong Vineyards all summer long. In celebration of 20 years pairing fine wine with amazing music at the Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series, Omega Events gave me 2 tickets [...]

Next Month, the Russian River Valley Winegrowers’ Millennial Council will be throwing our first event, Single Night – a single night, single vineyards, Russian River Valley’s next generation. First and foremost, Single Night is not just an event for single people as the name may suggest…  It is all about showcasing the best that the [...]

This weekend brings back the second-ever Freestone Fermentation Festival, a celebration of all things fermented As the official announcement tells us: The festival presents the perfect situation to mingle with Master Fermenters of every kind gathered to share their wares and wisdom. Festival goers can graze on a wide variety of fermented foods to their [...]

A group of Sonoma County’s finest wineries, winegrowers, and chefs is headed to Los Angeles May 4-6 for a series of wine seminars, dinners and tastings for Los Angeles wine trade and consumers.  The “Sonoma in the City: Los Angeles” tour is presented by Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, Alexander Valley Winegrowers, Russian [...]

Come to Sonoma County for the sights, the wine, the weather, what have you, and don’t forget to indulge your cultural side, too.  We don’t want you to miss out on some of the theatrical productions! From April 9 through May 2, Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse offers Moliere’s timeless comedy, Tartuffe.  First performed in [...]

It’s Easter and you’ve found every hidden egg and finished the ham. What to do now? Below is a list of wineries that are open on Easter day. Some are very child friendly, such as Larson Family Winery who will have an Easter egg hunt and live music. Be sure to check the hours, as most will be [...]

A group of Sonoma County’s finest wineries, winegrowers, and chefs is headed to New York City April 13-16 for a series of wine seminars, dinners and tastings for New York wine trade and consumers.  The “Sonoma in the City: New York” tour is presented by Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, Winegrowers of Dry [...]

Exploring the Sonoma Coast is as varied as the scenery.  From smooth beaches to craggy dramatic overlooks, this beautiful coastline offers something for everyone. Watch the Whales More than 20,000 gray whales migrate past the Sonoma Coast each year. The whales are en route from the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea to the Gulf of [...]

It’s a balmy winter day – well, balmy if you’re from the frozen tundra we call the Midwest – and what better way to enjoy the 50-plus-degree weather than exploring outdoor sculpture gardens. Cornerstone Sonoma Blends Quirky and Fabulous Packed with delightful, unexpected surprises and set amid world-renowned architectural gardens, Cornerstone Place is a wine [...]

It’s a visual reverie here in Sonoma County.  In beautiful surroundings thrives beautiful art and you can find yourself spoilt for choice.  To get you started, here is just a handful of suggestions of exhibitions to check out in the next month. Downtown Petaluma’s Pelican Art Gallery, which features North Bay artists, has recently launched [...]