Ongoing Events

• Each Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market runs year 'round at the Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa - Rain or Shine!
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 522.8629

• Continuous -- 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. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma
  Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3

• Tuesday Evenings -- Newcomer Bridge
  Recreation: Enjoy a friendly and relaxed evening of bridge and chocolate with those who are new to the Santa Rosa Bridge Gallery, located at 3401 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $7Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.1200

• January 1 - December 31 -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100

• March - September -- View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock
  Recreation: Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods,, Sonoma Coast State Beach, Jenner
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 869.9177

• Continuous -- 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. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
  Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.3333

• Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: A flight of four St. Francis wines paired with a selection of artisan cheeses, salumis, along with charcuterie bites created by our Executive Chef. This al fresco experience offers views of majestic mountains & breathtaking vineyards. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• Ongoing -- Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa
  Exhibitions/Museums: Come downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• Every Friday -- Ravenswood Blending Lab, Blend Zinfandel
  Wine Education: Blend your own Zin and have fun doing it. Get away from the crowds and experience Wine Country in a small group of oenophiles in our barrel room. You must be 21 year of age. Ravenswood Winery, 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

• May 17 - April 30 -- Shape & Space Sculpture Exhibit
  Exhibition: The new exhibit will feature 19 works of art by 10 outstanding sculptors. The pieces will be displayed through interior and exterior exhibits throughout the Arts Center's campus through April 2010. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd.,Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
  Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508

• May 4 -- Jordan Vineyard & Winery - Sunday Tours
  Jordan Vineyard & Winery is now open on Sundays for visitors to enjoy the premiere winery experience available in Sonoma. Come and enjoy a tour of the winery and grounds along with tastings of the current releases, a library wine, plus selected food pairings. Call 1-800-654-1213 to make your appointment.
  Fee: $20 for tastings, $30 for toursTime: By Appointment Phone Number: 1-800-654-1213

• Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA
  Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Every Monday -- General Meditation Class
  Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma
  Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626

• Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition
  Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays
  Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500

• Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Historical Artifacts
  Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday-Monday -- Seductive Flavors at Ledson
  Wine Education: Guests are taken on a culinary journey, showcasing the harmony that can result when food is perfectly matched with a wine. Enjoy a selection of five handcrafted wines flawlessly paired with a variety of delicious morsels. Relax in our beautifully appointed tasting suites and enjoy beautiful views. 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12) Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.3810

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• Every Thursday & Friday Night -- Live Music & Dinner at Charizma
  Live Music: Thursdays - Funky Jazz w Nils Molin & Matt Silva from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fridays - Flamenco, Blues, Jazz & Folk Music by John Moreno from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 16337 Main Street, Guerneville
  Fee: No CoverTime: See descrption Phone Number: (707) 869.0909

• Every Thursday Night -- Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe
  Live Music: The Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Palette Art Cafe present the Thursday Night Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe, located behind the La Crema Tasting Room at 235 Healdsburg Ave in Healdsburg. Come for dinner, stay for the jazz!!
  Fee: No CoverTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2788

• Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz
  Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Each Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger each Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservation is required. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz
  Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149

• Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening
  Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Every 3rd Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• Every First Thursday of the month -- Jimtown Store Monthly Wine Bar
  Wine Education: Jimtown Store hosts a Wine Bar on the first Thursday of each month. Our Wine Bar events are a fun opportunity to taste hand crafted wines from some of our small wine producing neighbors and friends. Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, great food and live music on the pation with us! 6706 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $18.00Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212

• TBA -- Petaluma Mothers' Club Easter Egg Hunt
  Family Fun: The event will be held at Kenilworth Junior High. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny, a great cake walk, fun crafts, and a food drive.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 778.6494

• TBA -- Hunt for the Hare Easter Celebration at Safari West
  Family Fun: Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for our sixth annual Hunt for the Hare, an egg-straordinary Easter celebration and brunch. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Ca
  Fee: $60 for adults; $28 for children 4 - 12Time: Morning & Afternoon packages available Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- Stars in the Night, Hollywoodland Star
  Benefit, Auction: The Woodland Star Charter School hosts it's annual fundraiser starting with a champagne & wine reception at 5pm followed by dinner, live auction, entertainment, raffles and dancing. To be held at Cline Cellars.
  Fee: $95Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 363.2432

• TBA -- The Santa Rosa Symphony of Food, Wine and the Arts
  Benefit, Live Music: Santa Rosa Symphony League's 33rd Annual Symphony of Food, Wine & the Arts. New: fabulous Art Show. Benifitting the Santa Rosa Symphony Music Education Programs. Includes food/wine tastings, beautiful music and an opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind decorated violins and works of art by Sonoma County artists. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: Advance tickets $40-Day of event $45Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 54.Music

• TBA -- North Bay Family Expo
  Family Fun: Join us for our 19th year at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds as the largest family resource fair in the North Bay. Hands-on activities for kids and entertainment throughout the weekend. Brought to you by California Parenting Insitute. 1350 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $6 adults, $4 seniors/teens, $3 childrenTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 585.6108 x123

• TBA -- Spring Home & Garden Show
  Festival, Exhibition: 20th Annual Sonoma County Home & Garden Show. The list of exhibitors is growing so much that seven exhibit halls at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds must be used in order to accommodate the over 550 booths. 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

• TBA -- 2d Annual Redwood Empire Choral Festival
  Festival, Live Music: The Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus will host the best of Sonoma County's choruses in a free festival concert. Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa.
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 527.4999 ext 9228

• TBA -- Easter Sunrise Service
  Historic: The public is invited to the annual Easter Sunrise Service, held at the amphitheater in the Plaza of Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.2736

• TBA -- Wee Peats Spring Event
  Benefit: Huge children's event featuring clothing, shoes, gifts and so much more. We will be benefiting some great causes through many of the sales at this event, and for the first time we will be hosting a raffle with all proceeds going back to our main beneficiary Redwood Empire Foster Parent Association (REFPA). Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 525.9333

• 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. Friday, March 14th - Taste of Pigs and Pinot, Saturday March 15 - Swine & Wine Seminars, Gala Dinner, Pigs & Pinot Late Night. Hotel Headsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (800) 889.7188

• TBA -- Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting
  Celebration, Benefit: Our 30th year! No Ticket Required! To taste, everyone must purchase our tasting glass and event wristband at the first winery they visit, each weekend. 100 wineries welcome you for an exciting weekend of wine tasting and "futures" in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. $1 of each tasting glass sale donated to Redwood Empire Food Bank.
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336

• TBA -- 17th Annual Tattoos & Blues
  Live Music: Izzy's Yreka Tattoo presents three days of tattooing & body piercing from some of the world's best artists. Live blues music, contests, and much more. Call for ticket prices and more information. The Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $20/day $30/weekendTime: 11 - 11 p.m. Fri-Sat, Sun: 11 - 9 p.m. Sun Phone Number: (530) 842.6100

• TBA -- Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Dinners
  Celebration, Dining: Two weekends of dinners to celebrate the release of Cyrus, the winery's acclaimed Bordeaux blend, named after the founder of the Alexander Valley. Dine within the winery's historic Adobe, built by Cyrus Alexander himself in 1842. The evening begins at 6:00pm with hors d'oeuvres and wine in the Tasting Room, followed by a tour that concludes in the Adobe with Culinary Director Jeff Young preparing a 4 course dinner featuring the newly released 2004 Cyrus. 8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $150Time: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.7209, ext. 117

• TBA -- Michel Schlumberger Cabernet Release
  Wine Education, Celebration: Join us for our annual Cabernet Release Party. Look for a surprise special taste of a much earlier vintage as well! A chance to meet the winemaking team and taste some other wines they choose. Enjoy live music and recipes from the Bordeaux region of France from Chloe's Company designed especially to complement our wines. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $20pp Wine Bench members-$10Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• TBA -- Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival
  Live Music: 8th annual event featuring a variety of Bluegrass, Old Time & Folk music. Seven bands, workshops, and lots of space to jam! Indoor festival seating. Food & beverage concessions on site. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol.
  Fee: $27-$32 at door / $25-$30 in advanceTime: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.8012

• TBA -- Artisan Cheese Festival
  Festival, Food Education: Please join us for a weekend celebrating the finest handcrafted cheeses, foods, wines and beers. You'll meet award-winning cheesemakers, chefs and cheese experts, and learn how to taste, select, serve and enjoy artisan cheeses. Ten percent of all festival ticket proceeds will be donated to five nonprofits that support the artisan cheesemaking community and seek to eliminate hunger in the North Coast region. Hosted by the Sheraton Sonoma County-Petaluma Hotel.
  Fee: $35 - $75, packages availableTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 283.2890

• TBA -- 6th Annual Cheese Conference
  Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection proudly announces the 6th annual Cheese Conference. Sixth Annual Opportunities and Challenges Cheese Conference "The Food Chain". Three day attendance will be $125.00 for all three days or $50.00 per day. Sonoma Valley Inn, 550 Second Street West, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $125.00 for three day attendanceTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily Phone Number: (707) 935.7960

• TBA -- The Big Event - A Night on the Nile
  Celebration, Benefit: Come Have Fun and Party for a Purpose! Sip a signature cocktail at Tut's Oasis, stroll through our auction bazaar and take home a treasure, dine on marvelous cuisine, and dance to the award winning beat of the acclaimed Busta-Groove. Benefits Social Advocates for Youth. Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $125Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 544.3299 x226

• TBA -- 18th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
  Wine Education: Enjoy the best that Sonoma Valley has to offer! Taste fine wines from wineres throughout Sonoma Valley, nibble on scrumptuous food pairings prepared by local chefs and restaurants, listen to local musicians and peruse art from local artists! (formerly known as Barrel Tasting Weekend)
  Fee: $55 in advanceTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463