- March 19 - 20
-- Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
Celebration, Wine Education: Join over 20 Wineries as they showcase 2010 vintage wines straight from the barrels, sample new releases, and offer wines paired with culinary creations. Meet winemakers, mingle behind-the- scenes, peruse art from local artists and listen to live music. Kenwood and Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley, CA
Fee: Weekend: $55, Designated Driver $20Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463
Ongoing Events- 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 - 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 - March 1 - September 30, 2010
-- View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock
Recreation: The first harbor seal pups have been born at the seal rookerey at Goat Rock at Sonoma Coast State Beach in Jenner. Every weekend, volunteers will be there with spotting scopes, to answer questions about the 100+ seals sleeping on the beach. Groups of 10 or more can book private docent-let Seal Watch Program for a donation of $5-10 per person.
Fee: FreeTime: Daily Phone Number: (707) 869.9177 - March 5 - 27
-- Arts Guild of Sonoma's 2010 Repo Show
Exhibition, Reception: Artists exhibit artworks composed of at least 70% recycled, re-claimed, or re-used materials. Silent auction throughout March; Opening Reception March 5th-6-8 pm. Live Auction/Closing Reception March 27th -6-9 pm Proceeds benefit community education and outreach programs and the AGS gallery,a non-profit cooperative of local artists.
Fee: FreeTime: Opening Reception 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., March 5 Phone Number: (707) 996.3115 - March 7 - 29
-- Running Fence-recycled, of Art History
Exhibit: Fiber artworks created from the historic panels of Christo’s “Running Fence,” 1976, exhibited at Sausalito Presbyterian Church. Reception March 7 after the 9:30 a.m. service. 112 Bulkley Avenue, Sausalito
Fee: FreeTime: Call for hours Phone Number: (415) 332.3790 - March 7 - 21
-- woofBay Online Auction
Auction, Benefit: What's all the barking about? It's woofBay, an online auction to benefit the Sonoma Humane Society. Incredible deals are waiting for you, while you shop to support homeless animals. Visit us online in March at Sonoma Humane (dot) org.
Fee: Price depends on itemTime: All Day Phone Number: (707) 542.0882, ext. 208 - 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 - 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 - March 19, May 7, June 19, August 6, September 17, October 29, 2010
-- Wine Tasting FUNdamentals at Gloria Ferrer
Wine Education: Hosted by Cindy Friedman, CWP Learn the art of savoring wine, while enjoying five varietals from the Carneros region. Tips on tasting, proper storage, preservation, presentation and serving will ensure that you leave as an expert in understanding the subtleties of wine. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy., Sonoma
Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1917 - TBA
-- Wine and Art with Carole Wantanabe
Exhibition, Reception: Wine, Art and Friends An exhibition of new work by Colorist-Painter Carole Wantanabe & New release of our 2006 Saini Farms Zinfandel. Come by and enjoy her new paintings, sip on our award winning wines, meet Carole in person and enjoy live music by Jennifer Saito Trio. Amista Vineyards, 3320 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
Fee: $5 tasting feeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.9200 - TBA
-- A Night At The Academy Awards
Celebration, Performing Arts: Glam up and walk the red carpet as the Sonoma Valley Film Society presents its annual awards season celebration, "A Night At The Academy Awards", at Estate Restaurant, 400 West Spain, Sonoma CA. Red carpet, Live Telecast of the Academy Awards, spectacular silent auction, cocktails, bubbly, hors d'ouvres, multi-course epicurean feast and top wine selections.
Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 933.2600 - TBA
-- Cherry Blossom Festival at Landmark Vineyards
Festival, Family Fun: Join Landmark and celebrate the blossoms! Indulge in Bento boxes, artisanal green teas, an oyster bar, delicious green tea chocolates, and, of course, plenty of Landmark wine. Special seminar to teach children the art of origami. 101 Adobe Canyon Road; Kenwood
Fee: $25 per person; $10 per childTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.0226 - TBA
-- 32nd Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting
Wine Education: Members of Wine Road Northern Sonoma County, would like to welcome you to our wineries for an exciting weekend of wine tasting. This is your chance to sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers, purchase futures and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. No one under 21 years of age.
Fee: $20 Advance/$30 At the DoorTime: 11a.m.-4p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336 - TBA
-- All Arabian and Half Arabian Horse Show
Enjoy watching hundreds of fine Arabian horses and their riders compete in Western, English, Hunter, Native Costume, Sidesaddle, Halter, Sport Horse, and Reining classes. Bid in a silent auction featuring horse gear, art, jewelry, and wine. A fun family outing for a few hours or all day!
Fee: FreeTime: 8:00 a.m. until finished Phone Number: 559/625-2631 - TBA
-- Celebration of Pigs and Pinot
Celebration, Food & Wine Education: The celebratory weekend offers a series of intimate dining and educational events hosted by Chef Palmer. A cast of Master Sommeliers and international celebrity chefs will showcase some of the world's greatest Pinots with perfect pork pairings. Proceeds from this event will benefit Share Our Strength. Hotel Headsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg
Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (800) 889.7188 - TBA
-- 3rd Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
Festival, Performing Arts: The festival will include outstanding films about art, music, sex, politics, and the environment, showing at five venues in the community. Opening night showcases exceptional feature-length and short films, followed by a wine reception at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 829.4797 - TBA
-- The Art of Dessert Gala at the Wells Fargo Center
Celebration, Benefit: Pastry chefs from all over the North Bay participate in this elegant evening through generous donations of extraordinary dessert creations for you to enjoy. Benefits the Art Center's programs. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
Fee: $200Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 - TBA
-- 32nd Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting
Wine Education: Members of Wine Road Northern Sonoma County, would like to welcome you to our wineries for an exciting weekend of wine tasting. This is your chance to sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers, purchase futures and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. No one under 21 years of age.
Fee: $20 Advance/$30 At the DoorTime: 11a.m.-4p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336 - TBA
-- Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Release Party
Celebration, Wine Education: To celebrate release of the 2006 CYRUS (along with Cyrus Alexander's 206th birthday), we're throwing a party. Join us for a special dinner served in our wine cave and be among the first to sample the new vintage. 8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA
Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.7209, ext. 117 - TBA
-- Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival
Live Music, Festival: 10th Annual Festival featuring some of the best in Bay Area Folk & Bluegrass music. 6 bands, workshops, and plenty of room to jam! Features Lone Prarie, Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue, Rita Hosking, Blue & Lonesome, Kathy Kallick Band & 49 Special. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol.
Fee: $27 Advance / $32 DoorTime: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.8012 - TBA
-- Artisan Cheese Festival
Festival, Food Education: California's Artisan Cheese Festival is a 4-day weekend celebration of handcrafted cheeses, food, wines and beers from California and beyond. Educational seminars, a five-course Artisan Gala Dinner and a festive Sunday Marketplace offer consumers the opportunity to learn about and enjoy fine artisan cheeses. Hosted by the Sheraton Sonoma County – Petaluma
Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 283.2890 - TBA
-- Cesar Chavez Health Fair
Celebration: CalSERVES will be hosting the annual Cesar Chavez Health Fair at Roseland Elementary School. This Fair brings together the community to celebrate the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez by providing resources to families, focusing on the health needs of children and families living in Southwest Santa Rosa.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 927.6986 - TBA
-- Crab & Fennel Fest
Wine & Food Education: Join the Russian River Valley Winegrowers for an evening like no other. The Crab & Fennel Fest gives guests a chance to roll up their shirt sleeves, crack fresh Dungeness crab, quaff Russian River Valley wine and experience culinary creations of fennel made by local chefs in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Advanced ticket purchase required.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 521.2534 - TBA
-- Spring Home & Garden Show / Boat, RV & Sport Show
Festival, Exhibition:Over 500 exhibits in 7 buildings and acres of outdoor space filled with every product and service to turn your home and garden into a showplace. Plus select that perfect boat or RV for great family fun this year. 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: Adults $7; 12 & under Free; Seniors $4 Fri. onlyTime: Fri. 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 655.0655
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