Ongoing Events- October 14 - February 15
-- New Exhibit: "Peanuts Cooks"
Exhibition, Family Fun: Peanuts offers many tempting treats from Halloween candy to goodies delivered by the Easter beagle in this exhibit featuring original strips, cookbooks and licensing memorabilia. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. (Museum closed on Tuesdays).
Fee: Members Free/Adults $5-8/Kids $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452 - November 29 - February 14
-- Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
Festival: The annual festival opens with the blessing of the olives at Mission San Francisco Solano on Sonoma Plaza. Events include dinners, receptions, olive and oil tastings, open houses, art exhibits, children's activities, a martini competition, and more. 453 First Street East, Sonoma
Fee: VariesTime: Call for schedule Phone Number: (707) 996.1090 - December 12 - March 14
-- Life of Making
Exhibition: Life of Making, an exhibition featuring the work and workings of three internationally acclaimed artists: Jim Melchert, June Schwartz and Kay Sekimachi, investigates the boundary between the act of making and the art of living. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma
Fee: $5 for individuals, $8 for familiesTime: Wed - Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.7862 - Ongoing
-- 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. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma
Fee: $35-$80 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x811 - Daily
-- Reserve Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve wine and food tasting focusing on the winery's small-production, limited release wines, including Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with delectable original recipes specifically to pair with the featured wines. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
Fee: $25/$30 Groups of 6 or more /$18 Wine Club Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 576.3810 - Ongoing
-- 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. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 431.9999 - January 7 - February 20
-- Sebastopol Gallery: Fine arts and crafts
Exhibition: Fine arts and crafts by Sonoma County artists in a beautiful, open exhibit space: painting, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and jewelry. The New Year’s exhibit, "Mixed Blessings", features new works by award-winning plein air painter, Sterling Hoffmann. 150 North Main St, Sebastopol
Fee: FreeTime: Open daily, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.7200 - January 8 - February 7
-- Hank Williams: Lost Highway
Performing Arts: This musical biography follows the life and career of legendary country singer-songwriter Hank Williams from his humble beginnings in Alabama to his triumphs at Grand Ole Opry and eventual self-destruction at age of twenty-nine. GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa
Fee: $15-$35Time: Thurs-Sat 8p.m./Sat-Sun 2p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4185 - January 22 - February 7
-- The Price of Everything
Performing Arts: U.S. economist & social philosopher, Thorstein Veblen's book "Theory of the Leisure Class," and it's controversial economic theories, is the basis for "The Price of Everything," a musical vaudeville romp featuring a large ensemble cast and musical numbers including "Greed is Good," "We're Broke," "Things Can Change" and "The Price of Everything." 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa
Fee: $17-$22Time: Fri & Sat 8 p.m. Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4185 - February 1 - 28
-- Valentine's for the month of February
Celebration, Wine & Food Education: Indulge in a milk or dark chocolate truffle paired with our 2006 Merlot, 2005 "El Rey" Cabernet Sauvignon and NV Port OR a white chocolate truffle paired with our 2006 Moscato, 2007 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc and NV White Port - simply irresistible! Choose one of two flights for $5.00. Robledo Family Vineyards, 21901 Bonness Rd. Sonoma,
Fee: $5.00 for a flight of three winesTime: M-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sun 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.6903 - February 4 - 25
-- Healing Foods Cooking Course
Food Education: The Ceres Community Project's Healing Foods Cooking Course provides support for those recovering from serious illness or caregivers. Topics include Healing Foods Pantry, Digestive, Energy and Immune Wellness with whole food meal strategies. Each class includes hands on kitchen experience and a light organic lunch.
Fee: $20 refundable depositTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.5833 x 3 - February 26 - March 14
-- Dirty Blonde
Performing Arts: The wit, career and irresistible appeal of legendary Hollywood star Mae West is remembered and explored in this awarding winning musical comedy. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA.
Fee: $18-$28Time: Thurs, Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Sat and Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4185 - September 22 - February 21
-- New Exbibit: Searching Out New Territory: Experiments in Peanuts
Exhibition: Charles Schulz tested the bounds of his comic world from time to time, but quickly learned to discard characters, themes and portrayals that distracted from the strip. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA
Fee: Free to members, adults:$10, kids:$5.Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays,10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekends Phone Number: (707) 579.4452 - Every Wednesday & Saturday
-- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023 - Every Friday & Saturday
-- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 - Every Friday & Saturday Night
-- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg
Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330 - Every Friday
-- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
Market: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park, First Street West, Sonoma, CA
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023 - Every Friday and Saturday
-- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Pairing
Food & Wine Education: This lovely wine country experience features local cheeses paired with our Tasting Room exclusive wines. Reservations required. Group size limited to 12 people. Please call for reservations and more information. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA
Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999 x2 - January 12 - February 13
-- Landmark Vineyards Winter Concert Series
Live Music: Landmark welcomes guests to enjoy live music and winery activities every Saturday. On Jan. 12th Eric Cabalo, Classic Guitarist, will be at Landmark Vineyards. Jan. 23rd, Jason Bodlovich. Other artstists TBA. 101 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood.
Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.0053 - Every Saturday
-- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase)Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m/M-F by appt Phone Number: (707) 996.4480 - First Thursday of Every Month
-- Downtown Sebastopol Artwalk
Museums & Exhibitions: Begins at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and continues into local businesses, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Downtown Sebastopol, CA
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032 - TBA
-- Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Festival
Benefit, Auction: Feast on crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, bread and Sonoma County wines. Live and silent auctions and raffle. Proceeds benefit agriculture education, Farm Bureau scholarships and 4-H and FFA programs in Sonoma County. Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Fee: $65Time: Event begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707)544.5575 - TBA
-- Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Festival, Family Fun: Welcome to the 118th Fair, themed "Salute to the US Military." Our 2010 Citrus Fair will be saluting the U.S. Military through our feature exhibits built with citrus fruit and other food items; our floral gardens; our contests and our Cabaret, which will be a tribute to a USO show. Tour exhibits built with citrus fruit and other food items; our floral gardens; the livestock competitions; the entries of citriculture and preserves. Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale
Fee: variesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 894.3992 - TBA
-- Silver Oak Release Day
Wine Education, Celebration: Please join us as we celebrate the release of our 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Be among the first to taste the new vintage, while sampling delicious wine friendly fare. Small quantities of a highly desirable library wine will be released for sale. 24625 Chianti Rd., Geyserville, CA
Fee: $30Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 273.8809 - TBA
-- 25th Annual Sweetheart Gala & Auction
Auction: 25th Annual Sweetheart Gala & Auction benefiting Boys & Girls club of Sonoma Valley. Saturday Feb 13, 2010 5 pm. Boys & Girls Club, Maxwell Clubhouse. $150 per person. Dinner, Dancing to Crossfire, Live and Silent Auction.
Fee: $150 per personTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8544 - TBA
-- Crab Feed 2010
Benefit: This Crab Feed will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Petaluma. We will have all-you-can-eat cracked crab, pasta, salad and bread; live & silent auction and dancing! (21 & over please)
Fee: Call for informationTime: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 769.5322 x10 - TBA
-- Soroptimist "A Night In Italy"
Dining, Benefit: Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Scottish Rite Center. Join Soroptimist International of Santa Rosa and "Pasta King" Art Ibleto for a true Italian dinner including local wines. This fun event with raffles, silent and live auction has something for everyone! 600 Acacia Lane, Santa Rosa
Fee: $35 Adults/$15 Kids under 12 Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.6089 - TBA
-- Valentine's Day at Old Roma Station Wine District
Celebration: Please join us for the Old Roma Station Valentine's Day Celebration. $10 gets you tastings from 13 different boutique wineries, live music and fantastic food. Located off the main square in Healdsburg. Join us at Front and Hudson Street.
Fee: $10Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2364 - TBA
-- Wild Jungle Love at Safari West
Celebration: Our annual Safari West Adult Sex Tour. This hot ticket begins with a wine and chocolate reception followed by a safari in an open-air vehicle among some of the world's most exotic creatures led by Safari West's animal experts as they probe the revealing "Ins and Outs" of Wildlife courtship. Then, it's time to kick up your hooves (or paws) and party into the night with our very own DJ. Can a holiday get any more wildly romantic? Reservations required, no tickets at the door. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $131 per person (all inclusive), adults onlyTime: 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551 - TBA
-- Paws For Love
Celebration, Benefit: 11th Annual Animal Art Show and Auction to benefit animals in need. Gallery of paintings created BY shelter & rescue animals; live & silent auctions with award winning wines, trips, art, and services; wines by Foppiano and Kenwood; live music and gourmet hors d'oeuvres. Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa.
Fee: $30 advance / $40 at the doorTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 795.4575, (707) 799.6151 - TBA
-- Eighth Street Wineries Open House
Celebration, Wine Education: Artisanal wineries feature current and new releases. Restaurants include Carneros Bistro, Sage Fine Food, Della Santina, Swiss Hotel, Epicurean Connection, Chef John McReynolds, Sweetpea Culinary and more. Wineries are Anaba, Enkidu, MacRostie, Parmelee-Hill, Stone Edge Farm, Talisman, Three Sticks, Tin Barn and Ty Caton. 21481 Eighth Street East, Sonoma
Fee: $20 per person, $10 designated driversTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.4480 - TBA
-- Sonoma County Orchid Show & Sale
Exhibition: Annual Orchid Show & Sale, sponsored by the Sonoma County Orchid Society. Held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa.
Fee: $7Time: Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 457.0836 - TBA
-- VinOlivo
Celebration, Benefit: The VinOlivo fundraiser is a Gala Celebration and Feast for the Senses. Experience the Spotlight Series featuring Winemakers and Grape Growers to discover the insider's perspective, Sip Sonoma Valley's best wines as you get to know the personalities behind the wine, Ignite your Taste Buds with Culinary Delights from over 20 of Sonoma's Finest Restaurants and Caterers, Sample Local Artisans Olives and Olive Oils, Peruse the Silent Auction for Rare Large Format Bottles and Unique Sonoma Experiences.
Fee: $65 At the door: $75Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.0803 - TBA
-- Chowder Day in Bodega Bay
Food Education: Visit the Sonoma Coast Visitors Center 850 Hwy One, pick up map, hunt for your favorite chowder made in Bodega Bay. Taste, bring map back having tasted and judged which one you like the best. Receive coupons to participating businesses.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3866 - TBA
-- Amphora 3rd Annual Amphoradisia Dinner
Celebration: Wine and Romance in the Cellar. Treat your sweetie to a romantic evening. Multi-course gourmet dinner, fabulous wine pairings, white tablecloths, candlelight and roses and maybe a surprise or two. Gratuity added at purchase. Amphora Winery, 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
Fee: $115pp/$99pp Wine ClubTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 431.7767 - TBA
-- CFA Allbreed Cat Show
Benefit, Auction: Fun for all cat-lovers! Pedigreed cats on show, shelter cats for adoption. Outstanding selection of cat supplies: food, condos, cozies, toys. Best cat-themed artists in the area with t-shirts, original artwork, jewelry. Great Wine Country raffle & silent auction. Supports animal charities. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa.
Fee: $5 adults; $3 children over 5.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.9040 - TBA
-- Annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy
Wine & Food Education: Join us for Rodney Strong Vineyards 21st Annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy. Music by Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88's. Fee includes commemorative glass. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
Fee: $40 per person/$35 Collector's Circle MembersTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1533 - TBA
-- Have A Heart Benefit & Gala
Celebration, Benefit: Join us for an evening of giving. Enjoy a silent auction with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, elegant diner, live auction and finish the evening with music and dancing. Benefits the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, Santa Rosa
Fee: $175Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.3399, ext. 103 - TBA
-- 19th Annual Tattoos & Blues
Live Music: Come to the nostalgic Flamingo Resort Hotel and Spa in the old downtown Santa Rosa California for three days of the world class tattooing by artists local and from around the world! Great tattoos and competitions: Live blues music and dancing every day.
Fee: $20/day $35/weekendTime: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily Phone Number: (530) 842.6100 - TBA
-- Symphony of Food, Wine and Art
Benefit: Symphony of Food, Wine and Art, presented by the Santa Rosa Symphony League, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, 4 to 6:30 pm, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Benefits Santa Rosa Symphony's music education programs for Sonoma County children. Tickets $35 at (707) 546-8742 or $40 door. Info www.santarosasymphony.com.
Fee: $35 advance/ $40 doorTime: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.8742 - TBA
-- Sonoma County Restaurant Week
Dining: It's all about the food in wine country during the first-ever Sonoma County Restaurant Week. Enjoy three-course, prix-fixe dinnersaat more than 70 wine country restaurants. Beverage, tax & gratuities are not included in the price. Reservations are highly recommended.
Fee: Prix-fixe dinners: $19, $29, or $39Time: All Day Phone Number: (707) 565.6411 - TBA
-- 8th Annual Cheese Conference
Food Education: Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection proudly announces the 8th annual Cheese Conference. Sonoma Valley Inn, 550 Second Street West, Sonoma CA
Fee: $200 for three day attendance, $125 per dayTime: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.7960 - TBA
-- Annual Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival
Festival: The festival kicks off with the Steelhead Gala Dinner on Friday, February 5th, at the Dry Creek Kitchen; a sumptuous feast prepared by world famous Chef Charlie Palmer. Saturday is the main event. This fun day under the tents will have educational exhibits, a trout pond, a fly fishing demonstration pond, fishing gear and boats, art for kids, cooking demos, art show, music, and wine tasting from fish friendly wineries with music from the Rose Town Ramblers. Plaza in Downtown Healdsburg
Fee: variesTime: All weekend Phone Number: (707) 433.8182 - TBA
-- Valentine Winery Dinner at St. Francis
Wine & Food Education:Satisfy all your senses this Valentines Day at St. Francis Winery! Celebrate the spirit of great Wine & Food as our Executive Chef David Bush creates an exquisite menu for you and your special someone. Share an intimate candle lit culinary experience, with each tantilizing course expertly paired with our premium Artisan Series wines. Reservations Required. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $125.00 Public, $105.00 Wine ClubTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255
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