Sonoma County - January Events

• January 14 - 16 -- Winter Wineland at Windsor Oaks
  Celebration, Wine Education: We are bringing back our “Winter Scape” theme that includes warm winter treats that pair perfectly with our hand crafted wines. We are also open for public wine tasting on Friday January 14th in case you cannot make the event! 10810 Hillview Road, Windsor, Ca
  Fee: Friday $10 Refundable w/PurchaseTime: Friday 11a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat & Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.4050

• January 22 -- Crab For Kids at The Becker Center
  Benefit:Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club #1029 benefits children's charities of Sonoma County. With live entertainment & auction. At The Becker Center, 2323 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa. Valid ID required at door.(Must be at least 21 years of age) Call for more details.
  Fee: $45 Must Be over 21Time: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707)953.9746

Ongoing Events

• August 5 - January 14 -- "The Facts Behind the Funnies"
  Family Fun: Schulz's passion for precision. This exhibition reveals the lengths Schulz went to ensure his varying themes were accurately drawn & his dedication to detail. Exhibit runs till 1/14/2010. Museum closed on Tuesdays after Labor Day. Charles M. Schulz Museum,Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free to members, adults:$5-8, Kids:$5.00Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• October 2 - January 24 -- Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps 1472-1700
  Exhibition: The exhibition delves into the journey to understanding the world, its true size and shape, as well as its place in the system of heavenly bodies. At the core are thirty maps that originated in the major centers of post-Renaissance Europe. Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Adults $5Time: Tues - Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• 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 26 - January 3 -- Holiday in the Vines
  Holiday, Celebration: Let the season begin! Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance presents winery holiday events, after-hours celebrations, special shopping assistants, holiday winemaker dinners, and even a Winery Gingerbread Contest! Call for information
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 935.0803

• 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

• August 28 - January 23, 2011 -- New Exhibit:"Peanuts...Naturally"
  Exhibition, Family Fun: Schulz enjoyed introducing his readers to fun facts about the natural world through his characters' sometimes skewed perspectives. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA (museum closed on Tuesdays after Labor Day)
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5p.m. /Sat-Sun 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• 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

• November 29 - January 28 -- Back in Time
  Exhibition: Antique birdhouses resemble historical Sonoma County landmarks built from what was once the largest pig farm in Sonoma County! Some say they’re most beautiful birdhouses in the world! No wonder, they're from Sonoma County. Artist Reception - Monday Nov. 29th 5-8pm Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 217.3690

• Sundays -- Chocolate and Wine Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Powell's Sweet Shoppe and La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge present chocolate and wine pairing. La Dolce Vita, 151 Petaluma Blvd. So., Ste. 117, Petaluma
  Fee: $3Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.6363

• 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 -- Sonoma Environmental Film Festival
  Festival, Benefit: Sonoma Environmental Film Festival offers a positive program of films about water, organic and biodynamic agriculture, green building, sustainable economy, alternative energy and resource conservation. Guest speakers, sampling of local products and eco friendly exhibits. Benefits local school gardens. Sonoma Valley Woman's Club, Sonoma
  Fee: $8 - $10 per filmTime: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri;10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun Phone Number: (707) 935.3456

• TBA -- Annual Crab Feed
  Benefit: All you can eat crab, salad, bread, wine, music and dancing costumes optional; live & silent auctions raffle. Benefits community & international projects hosted by the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa West. Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
  Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: Bar opens at 6 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 284.5902

• TBA -- Three Kings Day at Gloria Ferrer
  Holiday, Celebration: Please join us in a performance of the Epiphany to celebrate the Spanish tradition "El Dia de los Reyes Magos" or "Three Kings Day". Sample traditional Spanish Holiday treats while sipping a glass of our award-winning sparkling wine. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy (121), Sonoma
  Fee: $10, children under 12 freeTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1999

• TBA -- Crab Feed - The Tides Wharf, Bodega Bay
  Dining: 18th Annual Dungeness Crab Feed. Price includes chilled Dungeness crab, pasta, green salad, french bread, cocktail sauce, mustard sauce, melted butter. Reservations a must. Discounted room rates available at The Inn at the Tides. 835 Hwy One, Bodega Bay
  Fee: $39.95 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3652

• TBA -- Winter Wineland
  Celebration, Wine Education:Join us for two glorious days along the Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County as we celebrate our 18th Annual Winter Wineland. This is a great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines. Some wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. Download the detailed program to see exactly what each winery will offer for the weekend, then plan your tasting adventure.
  Fee: Advance Online Tickets: $40 Weekend, $30 Sun. Only, $10 Designated Drivers, At the door: $50 Weekend, $40 Sun. Only, $10 Designated DriversTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 857.1400

• TBA -- Sonoma Wine Country Bridal Show
  Sonoma Wine Country Bridal Show. The Lodge at Sonoma's 2nd Annual Exclusive Wine Country Bridal Show! 25+ Wedding Vendors from Wine Country Prize drawings at 3pm Discounted guest rooms $10 per person The Lodge at Sonoma 1325 Broadway Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.2097

• TBA -- Sonoma Wedding Show
  Exhibit: Join us for "An Event To Remember!" Local wedding vendors have worked very hard to bring the brides of Sonoma County an elite list of experienced and dependable companies for the planning of your upcoming event. 320 North McDowell Blvd, Petaluma
  Fee: $10 with web discount couponTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 583.2355

• TBA -- Piner HS Crab Feed/Silent Auction
  Benefit, Auction: Enjoy a night with friends and fellow alumni at our annual crab feed. Tickets are expected to sell fast and we have limited seating for this first time event. Check out and bid on our many wonderful silent auction items or purchase raffle tickets and wait for your chance to win one of our prizes. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 5:30 p.m., No Host Bar 7 p.m. Dinner Phone Number: (707) 836.9735