August 2010 *Courtesy Sonoma.com  

July 27 - August 8 -- Sonoma County Fair Family Fun: There's a reason why the Sonoma County Fair is among the most popular in the state - Largest themed flower show in the U.S., Wine Country Racing, Two weeks of headline entertainment, Huge junior & professional livestock show & more! Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Fee: Adults $9/Ages 7-12 $3/Age 6 & under freeTime: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4200 July 30 - August 1 -- Jason Robert Brown's "13" at the Wells Fargo Center Performing Arts, Family Fun: The apprentice program of Roustabout Theater, the resident theater company of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, presents the Sonoma County premiere of "13", the latest Broadway musical hit from Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 July 31 - August 1 -- Relay For Life of Sonoma Benefit: The American Cancer Society’s largest, nationwide fundraiser is coming to Sonoma! This 24-hour event will be held at the Sonoma Valley High School track. Teams of 8-15 people share time walking around the track, keeping one team member on track at all times. Fee: Free to public/$25 Team Registration FeeTime: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.6720 August 1 -- KDR Benefit Silent Auction and Luncheon Benefit: Join dog,food & wine lovers at Viansa Winery to help Katrina Dog Rescue with cocker spaniel veterinary care. Snag a get-away such as 2 nights at The Carneros Inn & Sps knowing your contribution will go to a worthy cause. Adv.ticket reqd. 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA Fee: $65 advance ticketsTime: On the hour 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 365.7763 August 3 -- David Crowder Band at the Wells Fargo Center Live Music: This Dove Award-winning six-piece worship band crafts compelling, inimitably progressive electronic rock. Known for defining innovation, accessibility, and fan-connectivity, the band’s latest album, entitled Church Music, provides an outstanding contribution to the body of hymns and songs. Fee: $39.75, $49.75Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 August 5 -- Blondie at the Wells Fargo Center Live Music: One of America's greatest bands, Blondie is back and better than ever! Thirty years after their acclaimed Parallel Lines LP, Deborah Harry and the boys hit the road and land in Santa Rosa for a concert featuring their new wave mega hits as well as new music from their recent CDs, No Exit and The Curse of Blondie. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $25 - $80Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 August 6 -- Friday Night Live (FNL) Live Music: FNL is a summer-long, outdoor concert series in partnership with the Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market (begins at 5:30 pm). The featured band this Friday is SambaDa. The band mixes contemporary sounds with the roots of Brazilian culture. The band has an irresistible samba-reggae-funk style. Downtown Cloverdale Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4410 August 6 -- An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter Live Music: Five time Grammy-winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter returns to the stage in Santa Rosa with a new album, The Age Of Miracles. The venerable and popular singer/songwriter has chosen her own path for over 20 years, blending folk, rock, and country, all intertwined with her own original melodies and lyrics. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $35, $45Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 August 6 -- Balletto Vineyards Winemaker Dinner Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes John Balletto, Proprietor, for a spectacular 4-course dinner that will be paired with Balletto Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syran and Late Harvest Pinot Gris. Reservations are a must for this very popular event Fee: $79 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2751 August 6 - 8 -- Nature Walks & Wine Recreation: Join our vineyard and winery team for hiking, walking and our artisan small lot wines! We have a trail selection for all visiting guests. After your outdoor adventure, kick back and sip our award-winning wine. Snacks and beverages will be available for sale. Gourmet box lunches may be ordered in advance or bring picnic goodies from home. Windsor Oaks Vineyards, 10810 Hillview Road, Windsor, CA Fee: Tasting fee $10 waived with purchase. Time: Hike 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wine 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3810 August 6 -- Pizza and "Yappy" Hour at Lambert Bridge Celebration: Bring your favorite four-legged friend for an evening of casual fun! Taste a selection of Lambert Bridge wines, indulge in an assortment of wood fired pizzas, and let your furry friend mingle with others of the same in our beautiful gardens! Reservations Required. Please bring well-behaved leashed dogs and don’t forget to pick-up! 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: $35Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.4675 August 7 -- 20th Annual Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Live Music: In the past two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, six-time Grammy nominee.Jonathan Butler has an ability to blend his roots in African music with western pop sensibilities.Sheila is a multi-faceted drummer, percussionist, vocalist who has recorded and toured extensively with renowned artists. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Fee: Tickets VIP: $75/GA $50Time: Doors Open: 4 p.m./Show: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.1595 ext.4 August 7 -- 7th Annual Summer BBQ Festival Celebration: The Seghesio Pit Crew has perfected our secret recipe, and now we're ready to put it to the test with an All-Star BBQ Rib Showdown! Up against the Seghesio Team,Stan Peterson and Ray Green. This is sure to be a winning event with live music, award winning Zins, and a full menu of BBQ fare. Catch the rhythm by Forte. Fee: $50 Club Members & $65 GuestsTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7764 August 7 -- Amphora’s Last Chance Barrel Tasting Celebration, Wine Education: Join Rick for a fun-filled barrel tasting. We'll be bottling the '08 vintage at the end of Aug. Purchase this "last chance" at Futures prices. Come & taste wine out of barrel, make your selections & get some great savings. Wines will be ready mid-Nov, just in time for the Holidays. No RSVP required. Amphora Winery 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg CA Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.7767 August 7 -- Santa Rosa Iris Society Rhizome Sale The Santa Rosa Iris Society presents our 2010 Summer Rhizome Sale Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Admission is free. Location: Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa For information, call: 707-433-8633 707-938-2951 415-479-2329 Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.2951 August 7 -- Alexander Valley Release Day Celebration: Enjoy our '06 Alexander Valley Cabernet. Continental breakfast until 11a.m. Calzones, paella and BBQ beef flank sandwiches from 11a.m.-2p.m. The Pulsators rock the lawn from 11a.m.-3p.m. and tasting ends at 3:30p.m. This is going to be a great day with great wine, food, family and friends. We hope you will be able to join us! Silver Oak Cellars, 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville Fee: $30/$20 for Designated DriversTime: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.7082 August 7 - 8 -- Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves Hot August Weekend Celebration: Join Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves for its Hot August Weekend Celebration, featuring great live music, delicious food bites and an array of exciting new release wines. The wine caves will open for casual tours and chilling out. 9711 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $15 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.9014 August 7 -- Hike and Taste at Kunde Family Estate Recreation, Wine Education: Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre Kunde Family Estate. Wind through the estate's distinct eco-systems, each one uniquely contributing to the process of sustainable winegrowing. Taste wines along the way in the very vineyards where the grapes are grown! Fee: $25/$15 under 21Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534 August 7 -- Grand Prix Gala California's finest equestrians will compete to benefit Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Saturday's Grand Prix Gala includes a Calcutta (horse betting),a nail-biting competition, followed by enticing silent and live auctions, gourmet dinner and entertainment. Fee: $125Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 769.8900 August 7 -- Petaluma Music Festival Festival, Live Music: Nine fantastic bands including nationally recognized artists, fine beers of the Lagunitas Brewing Company, extensive selection of award-winning wines for tasting (separate purchase), silent auction, specialty food, craft and local business vendors. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma Fee: $25 GA/$75 VIP/Under 12 free with paying adultTime: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 769.9650 August 7 -- Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction - "Rouge!" Benefit, Auction: Wet Paint, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art's annual gala fundraiser, takes on a French twist this year and moves indoors to a new venue. The event, now called "Rouge!" will be held at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Guests will be treated to an evening of great art, along with fabulous French food, cheeses and desserts and a selection of the best Sonoma Valley wines. Benefits the museum's valuable education and exhibition programming. Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 939.7862 August 7 -- Eastside Bunch Summer Fest Celebration, Wine & Food Education: Join the "Eastside Bunch", Christopher Creek and our neighbors Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Foppiano Vineyards, Mietz Cellars and Rodney Strong Vineyards for a special Summer event. The wineries will be offering special wine tasting, food and a discount on selected wine. Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2001 August 7 -- Eighth Street Wineries Open House Celebration: Discover our secret enclave of ten artisanal wineries as we throw open our cellar doors and welcome the public to taste limited-production wares. This one-day event will feature both current and new releases as well as library offerings, barrel tastings, and food pairings. Fee: $30 per person, includes wineglassTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.5430 August 7 -- Interactive Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Food & Wine Education: Join us at the Tasting Room on Saturday, August 7th for the inaugural Six-Course Interactive Wine and Food Pairing Dinner! Each of the six courses will feature three small-bite offerings to pair with a selected thumbprint wine. Call 707-433-2393. Thumbprint Cellars, 36 North Street, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $50-$70 Per PersonTime: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2393 August 7 -- Artist Reception at Sebastopol Gallery Reception: Join us for an artist reception for featured artist Bert Kaplan. Sebastopol Gallery, 150 North Main Street, Sebastopol Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.7200 August 7 -- Swingers plays at GunBun Film Fest Celebration: Who needs Vegas, baby? Gundlach Bundschu Winery’s annual Summer Fun Film Festival presents the cult classic film Swingers. We’ll provide the incredible wines, Roli-Roti the rotisserie dinners for $13-$16. All you have to do is bring warm layers and picnic blankets. 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma Fee: $10 Online/$15 At the Door/$75 VIP for 2Time: Live music 7 p.m./Film begins at dusk Phone Number: (707) 939.3019 August 8 -- Annual Wine Tasting Event & Silent Auction Auction, Benefit: An elegant evening of wine tasting and wine education paired with gourmet food, all proceeds from this upscale evening benefit HFNC’s crucial programs and services, such as an amazing week-long summer camp for children with life-threatening bleeding disorders. The Farimont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, CA Fee: $150Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (510) 658.3324 August 9 -- Pre-Release Screening –-New Feature Film Performing Arts: Pre-release movie screening of a thrilling full-length crime drama, Burning Daylight, based on three Jack London stories. At Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma. Worldwide release in mid-Sept. Director & star attending. Question & Answer Session with Director follows. Benefits annual scholarship writing contest. Fee: $25 Adults; $10 Students/Youth, under 18Time: Screening starts at 7:00 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.2888 Jack London Foundation August 10 -- Natalie Merchant at the Wells Fargo Center Live Music: After a two-year break from the U.S. touring circuit, singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant returns to the stage to perform fan favorites and new music from Leave Your Sleep, her first studio album in nearly seven years. The former 10,000 Maniacs singer says each tune on the new album is based on a poem. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $25 - $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 August 13 -- Friday Night Live (FNL) Live Music: FNL is a summer-long, outdoor concert series in partnership with the Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market (begins at 5:30 pm). The featured band this Friday is Gator Beat specializing in its own brand of South Louisiana music; combing traditional Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans R&B. Downtown Cloverdale Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4410 August 13 -- Culture and the Country Celebration: This event artfully blends Sonoma County’s cultural spark with San Francisco polish to create a fun and sassy summertime event. Enjoy local wines, fashion show, live music, award-winning kid films, amazing food. Event highlights include: Fashion Show by Revigor, Wine Tasting, Outdoor Movie Screenings of award-winning kid's films and Live Music. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr. Sonoma, CA Fee: $5, for adults. Kids 12 and under freeTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3010 August 13 -- Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Winemakers Dinner Food & Wine Education: Sea Ranch Lodge presents a series of special evenings hosted by local winemakers. During this intimate evening, Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler, Owners, will share their philosophies and experiences. Join us for an outstanding 4 or 5 course meal, paired with signature regional wines. 60 Sea Walk Drive, The Sea Ranch Fee: $99 InclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371 RSVP August 14 -- Murphy-Goode 25th Anniversary Celebration Celebration: Murphy-Goode Winery will commemorate its 25th anniversary with music by the "7 Zins," a barbeque, really "goode" wine, and its Second Annual Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Tournament. The party—open to those 21 or over—takes place on the terrace of the Murphy-Goode tasting room at 20 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $25, free to wine club membersTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 857.1515 RSVP August 14 -- Sonoma County Wine Pioneer Series - Sonoma Cty Chardonnay Wine Education: Each segment in the Series consists of an interactive seminar and wine tasting where you will taste & listen to winemakers speak. Patz & Hall Winery - James Hall, Ramey Wines - David Ramey, Scherrer Winery - Fred Scherrer . Held at the Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA Fee: $65Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 431.0330 August 14 -- Lobster Feed Celebration, Dining: Come and join the fun at our Lobster Feed! Enjoy fresh lobster, amazing wine and a spectacular sunset on the terrace. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please contact events@sbragia.com or call (707)473-2992. Sbragia Family Vineyards & Winery, 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA Fee: $95 Wine Club/$115 PublicTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707)473.2992 August 14 - 15 -- Gravenstein Apple Fair Festival, Family Fun: Two music stages, children's corner, farm animal exhibits, life on the Farm, arts and crafts, apple pie eating contest, apple pie baking contest, Chef demonstrations, beer and wine tasting and more! Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol Fee: $12 General/$10 Seniors/$5 Children 6-12/Under 6 FreeTime: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun Phone Number: (707) 824.1765 August 14 -- Class & Cookbook Signing: The Art of Wood Fired Cooking Food & Wine Education: Lambert Bridge is proud to host Andrea Mugnaini’s new cookbook release classes for "The Art of Wood Fired Cooking!" This class is geared towards non-oven owners, as well as first time users. If you are wondering about the potential of a wood fired oven for your home, then this is the class for you. A complete meal will be served from the wood fired oven, pairing recipes from Andrea's book with Lambert Bridge wines. Reservations required. 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 975.0555 August 14 -- Moshin Pictures on the Crush Pad: "Blue Hawaii" Performing Arts: Join us on the Crush pad under the starts for a fabulous show, Moshin wine and all the popcorn you can eat. Feel free to bring your friends, your favorite movie snacks, and an extra sweater for the cool Russian River night. Moshin Vineyards, 10295 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $20, $15 club membersTime: Shows start at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.5499 August 15 -- Bodega VFD "BIG EVENT" BBQ & Parade Benefit, Family Fun: Chicken/TriTip BBQ, Parade 10:30am, Live Music, Local Beer & Wine, Crafts Faire, Raffle w/ Great Prizes, Kids Games, Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts, All Proceeds Go Directly To The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Come Enjoy Some Good Old Family Fun. Fee: Free admisiion.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 876-.3477 August 15 -- Tour d'Organics Recreation: A bicycle ride through Sonoma County featuring: organic and local food, organic farms as the sag stops and a vegan post-ride buffet. 16, 35, 65 and 100 mile options. Fee: Call for informationTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 360.8511 August 15 -- Freestone Vineyards Pinot & Paella Food & Wine Education: Freestone Vineyards will be featuring local favorite Jose Castaneda creating his masterful paella paired with a glass of our 2007 Fogdog Pinot Noir. This traditional dish is made with a rich bounty of assorted seafood including green lip mussels, manila clams, calamari and prawns plus boneless chicken, house made chorizo and pork. Advanced reservations are required. 1625 Freestone Flat Road, Sebastopol, CA Fee: $24 for club members $30 to the publicTime: Two time slots: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 874.1010 August 19 - 22 -- 49th Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival Festival: Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA Fee: Varies by eventTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.1138 August 20 -- Pete Stringfellow at Hopmonk Live Music: Hailing from Santa Rosa, CA, this award-winning, published artist/songwriter is a talented performer with a driving persistence that has brought him recent successes in the music industry. Opening the show will be singer/songwriter McKenna Faith, performing an acoustic set starting at 8:30 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, Ca Fee: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 829.7300 August 20 -- Summer Concert Series at Hanna Winery Live Music: Lisa Bouchelle performs live at Hanna Winery's Alexander Valley tasting room under our iconic oak tree. Sip HANNA’s delicious estate grown & produced wines as you watch the sunset over Alexander Valley. Wines & picnicking snacks will be available in our tasting room. Hanna's Alexander Valley Tasting Room – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 854.3987 August 20 -- Petroni Vineyard Winemaker Dinner Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes Lorenzo Petroni, Proprietor, for a spectacular 5-course dinner that will be paired with Petroni Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosso di Sonoma, Brunello di Sonoma and Syrah. Reservations are a must for this very popular event. Fee: $99 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2751 August 20 - 22 -- Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma High speed meets high technology when the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma comes to Infineon Raceway. The weekend also boasts the Firestone Indy Lights Series and Historic Grand Prix, plus a spectacular air show, autograph session, Infineon Raceway Girls and a fantastic vendor midway. Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma Fee: VariesTime: Gates open at 8 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 870.RACE August 20 -- Friday Night Live (FNL) Live Music: FNL is a summer-long, outdoor concert series in partnership with the Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market (begins at 5:30 pm). The featured band is Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys. The band is one of the world’s most respected practitioners of American roots music, western swing, rockability and traditional country. Downtown Cloverdale Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4410 August 20 - 22 -- Grape to Glass Weekend Wine Education: Three days of fine wine, food, music, art and recreation in the vineyards and neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley. Unique in depth tours, virtual photo contest, live concert, cycling & kayaking, Hog in The Fog BBQ, live and silent auctions and a Sparkling Brunch. Call for more information. Fee: $35-$545 PackagesTime: Varies Daily Phone Number: (707) 521.2535 August 20 -- Tapas on the Terrace at Gloria Ferrer Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy an evening in Spain, without leaving Sonoma. Enjoy the seductive sounds of Spanish Flamenco guitar while sampling tapas (Spanish Appetizers) paired with Gloria Ferrer's sparkling and still wines. Ticket price includes 2 glasses of sparkling or still wine and a plate of assorted tapas. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy., Sonoma, CA Fee: $35, $29.75 for Cuvee Club MembersTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1917 August 20 -- Chatea St. Jean Summer Movie on the Green Performing Arts: Join us at 6pm for a game of croquet and picnic dinner on the lawn. Food and Chateau St. Jean wines will be available for purchase. Get your blankets ready. Movie will begin at 8:30. Chateau St. Jean, 600 Airpark Road, Napa, CA Fee: $12.50 in advance, $20 at the doorTime: See description Phone Number: (707) 935.3456 August 21 -- Cur-ville Dog Days Fest Festival, Family Fun: A backyard music festival amidst vine-covered hills, featuring Johnny Harper, Three At Last, Adam Traum, Larry Potts, The Bodie Travelers, LindaLou and Michael, and the Ranchito's own Dale Henry Geist. Features a Kids Korner, free camping, song circles, goats, and more. Rockin' Heart Ranchito, 361 Lawndale Rd., Kenwood Fee: Donations welcomeTime: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.2925 August 21 -- The Great Petaluma Treasure Hunt Family Fun: Join us for a great family adventure as we solve puzzles, find secret locations, and become the stuff of legend. Your Mission: assemble a team of family and friends (crack sleuths), then use your collective brainpower to solve fun and challenging clues. Find each location before your opponents, and become the stuff of legend! Fee: $20-$105Time: 2 p. m. sign up, 3 p. m. start time Phone Number: (707) 763.8920 August 21 - 22 -- Wings Over the Wine Country Airshow Family Fun, Historic: From the restored planes of days gone by to the fully modern machines of today's skys. This airshow documents thrilling entertainment on a beautiful California afternoon.The museum is located at the Sonoma County Airport on the corner of N. Laughlin Rd. and Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA. Fee: $18Time: Doors open 9 a.m., show starts 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900 August 21 -- St. Francis' Annual Dinner Under The Stars Celebration, Food & Wine Education: A perennial favorite with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy one of the year’s final, warm Summer evenings under a magnificent Sonoma sky as we dine al fresco on the Syrah Patio. St. Francis Winery Executive Chef David Bush's superb wine and food tasting menu will add to the evening’s sparkle. Reservations Required. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $125, $99 for wine club membersTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE August 21 -- 20th Annual Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Live Music: John Hiatt latest release, 2010's "The Open Road", hearkens back to Hiatt's classic, rootsy formula – a reluctant blues man that has made his life traveling the world to share his musical take on life. Los Lobos focuses on the rich diversity of Mexico's music, where instrumentation and rhythm differ from region to region. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Fee: Tickets VIP: $75/GA $50Time: Doors Open: 4 p.m./Show: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.1595 ext.4 August 21 - 22 -- Annual Cotati Accordion Festival Live Music: Nonstop live accordion music benefiting local youth organizations. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordion-related vendors, and the annual "Lady of Spain" ring, including the releasing of the doves. Four stages and over 20 bands. La Plaza Park, Cotati Fee: $15 Advance/$17 At the Gate/$25 Both DaysTime: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 664.0444 August 21 -- Quarryhill - Music in the Garden Live Music: Quarryhill Botanical Garden continues its summer music series with the Bright Brass Quintet playing everything from Bach to Broadway. Bring your family, bring a picnic, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening in our world-class botanical garden. Proceeds will benefit the conservation of rare and endangered Asian plant species. 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen Fee: Call for information Time: Gardent opens at 4:30 p.m./Performance at 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3166 August 21 -- Forchini Winery Demo Lunch w/ Todd Muir Food Education: Cooking demonstration with printed recipes, followed by a 3-course lunch paired with our wines,all served in our lovely Rose Garden.A tasting of current release wines will follow,with special pricing of our wines for attendees. 5141 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $50/person (Includes tax & gratuity)Time: Demo: 11a.m. - 1 p.m., Lunch: 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707)431.8886 August 22 -- Northern California Bicycle Expo Celebration: Bike swap with great individual and business vendors selling new and used bikes, vintage bikes, parts, gear, clothing, and crafts. Features live music, performances, fabulous food vendors, and exhibits. The Expo is the finish for the Nimble Break Cycle Ride, a benefit for the Sonoma County YWCA and Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Julliard Park, Downtown Santa Rosa Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.0153 August 22 -- Mayo Family's Zinfanatics Zinfandel Party Celebration: At this year's annual Zinfanatics event you'll get your hands on no less than six different, single-vineyard Zins - all from the 2007 harvest. Come and join us for More Zin that you can shake a glass at, Jeffrey Mayo's famed grilled sausages, Up to 30% off on selected Zins and other wines. The company of other Zinfanatics. 13101 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA Fee: $15, free for Wine Club membersTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: RSVP By August 16: (707) 938.9401 August 22 -- 'A Perfect Pair' Tasting Food Education: Start by indulging in this complimentary tasting of roasted chicken salad with Bartlett pears and golden raisins dressed with A Perfect Pear Chipotle Sauce. Finish with A Perfect Pear Dark Chocolate Pear Cabernet Sauce fondue with fresh strawberries. 621 Western Ave. Petaluma Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6491 August 25 -- Men of Worth Concert Live Music: Donnie & James blend their voices and support their collection of Irish and Scottish songs with their varied selection of instruments. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes and soulful, heartfelt ballads at Keller Estate Winery, 5875 Lakeville Hwy. Petaluma, CA Fee: $15 to $25Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117 August 27 -- Friday Night Live (FNL) Live Music: FNL is a summer-long, outdoor concert series in partnership with the Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market (begins at 5:30 pm). The featured band this Friday is The Uptones, the first band devoted to playing Ska on the West Coast. Downtown Cloverdale Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4410 August 27 -- Melissa Etheridge at the Wells Fargo Center Live Music: Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge rocks Santa Rosa for one-night only! Celebrating the release of her new album Fearless Love, this stop is part of a 50-city North American tour. Fearless Love pulls no punches as it expands the musical and topical boundaries that she has never stopped redrawing. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $25 - $85Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 August 28 - 29 -- Bodega Seafood Art and Wine Festival Festival: This exciting festival showcases dozens of wineries and breweries, a juried art craft fair, as well as featuring outstanding entertainment, and of course a delicious selection of seafood vendors. The scenic location on Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega Fee: $12/$15 WinetastingTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.8717 August 28 -- Tunes on the Terrace Live Music: Tunes on the Terrace returns on Saturday Aug 28. Grab your friends, family &/or favorite 4 legged friend & join us for some fun in the sun! Dance along to live music by Mixed Company Band on our beautiful Vineyard Terrace. No RSVP Required, No cost to attend! Questions? Contact Stephanie at 707-282-1534 or stephanie@kunde.com. Kunde Estate Winery, 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534 August 28 -- Pinot & Pizza at Lynmar Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join us again in the beautiful Redwood Grove and watch Michael toss his homemade dough, made with Chardonnay yeast from our own vineyards. Sip our delicious Pinot Noir and watch the sun set while enjoying pizza with seasonal toppings from our Estate gardens. 3909 Frei Road, Sebastopol, CA Fee: $55/$45 Wine Club MembersTime: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.3374 x102 August 28 -- Centennial Club Vineyard Tour & Dinner Celebration: Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Seghesio's Italian Varietals with our "Heritage" Vineyard Tour. Walk the original Chianti Station Vineyard. Then Rachel Ann Seghesio invites you into her home and our original Winery, then we're off to an al fresco lunch at Pete & Cathy Seghesio’s. Finally,an elegant Four-Course Dinner at the Home Ranch. Fee: $180 Club Members & $200 GuestsTime: (9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tour),(4:30 p.m. Dinner) Phone Number: (707) 433.7764 August 29 -- Healdsburg Plaza Antique Fair Antique: The Fair features 90 exhibitors selling antiques, collectibles, decorative arts, and treasures. Among the items for sale are folk art, sterling silver, orientalia, American Indian blankets, country furniture, Bakelite and vintage jewelry, Persian rugs, art pottery, postcards garden art, and accessories. Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Fee: Free parking and admissionTime: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.7772 August 29 -- 20th Annual Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Live Music: Last but not least, we finish out with a bang when Chris Isaak stirs up the Green with his latest masterpiece "Mr. Lucky". Chris Isaak has tunefully and artfully explored the good, the bad and the ugly of love, as well as other matters of profound human interest. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Fee: Tickets VIP: $110/GA: $75Time: Doors Open: 4 p.m./Show: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.1595 ext.4 August 29 -- Taste & Twirl at Jacuzzi Vineyards Recreation, Instruction: Learn to dance! Dance to the sweet sounds of the Andoni Panici Trio. No partner necessary - singles encouraged All ages welcome - Free under 15 Bring dancing shoes (flip flops, backless or tennies not advised) Complimentary wine tasting. Purchase tickets online, in the tasting room or at the door. 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA Fee: $20 single/ $35 coupleTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7575 Ongoing Events Daily -- Charcuterie on the Patio at St. Francis Winery Food & Wine Education: Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.9463 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 By appointment -- Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Wine Education: Join a B.R. Cohn hospitality representative and photographer David Sharp as he takes you on a three hour walk through the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. David will share his tips for shooting great vineyard photos, while he discusses the different aspects of Olive Hill's vines. Call for an appointment. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen Fee: $45/$35 Wine Club MembersTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 ext 123 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 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 April 1 - October 31, 2010 -- Tours of Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Recreation: Enjoy Docent-led tours of home and stroll through beautiful gardens at this National, State & City historic landmark where Luther Burbank, world-renowned horticulturist, lived and worked at the turn of the 20th century. Free admission to Gardens and Gift Shop. Santa Rosa & Sonoma Avenues, Downtown Santa Rosa Fee: Free Admission/Docent Tours $7Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Monday) Phone Number: (707) 524.5445 July 4, August 8, September 19, October 17, 2010 -- Cruise'n Classic Car Sundays at B.R. Cohn Winery Exhibition: Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a classic car collector, builder and aficionado is pleased to announce Cruise'n Classic Car Sundays to be held at B.R. Cohn Winery. Classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own cars to exhibit. 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 330.4064 July 24 - August 28 -- Landmark Vineyards Complimentary Concert Series Live Music: Continuing their Complimentary Concert Series, Landmark welcomes guests to enjoy live music and winery activities. July 24 Laurent Fourgo, Jazz, July 31 Mark McDonald, Blues, Aug 7 Randy Vincent, Jazz, Aug 14 Carlos Herrara, Latin, Aug 21 Jason Bodlovich, Instrumental, Aug 28 Adam Traum, Folk. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA Fee: freeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.0224 July 26 - September 19, 2010 -- Exhibit: "Coming Home" Exhibit: Sebastopol Gallery will feature pastelist Bert Kaplan, who knew when he fist visited Sonoma County that he was 'coming home'. Bert's images share his love of our back roads and the incredible beauty of our area. While featured, Bert will be donating a portion of sales to Pomo Project. 150 North Main Street, Sebastopol Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.7200 August 6 - 29 -- Solofest of the West Performing Arts: This new annual series presented in the 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre starts off with a bang, showcasing stories from the most popular solo playwrights and performers in the Bay Area. "Wretch Like Me" on Fridays and Sundays. "Chicken" and "The Weight Game" on Saturdays. 52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $20 - $25Time: Fri & Sat 8 p.m. Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4185 August 13 - September 12 -- Annie Performing Arts, Family Fun: Leapin’ lizards! The 6th Street Playhouse pulls Little Orphan Annie straight from the newspaper comics with all the favorite characters and a set design that brings the comic strip to life with its presentation of the beloved Broadway musical "Annie." No Saturday matinee opening weekend. 52 West 6th Street Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $15 - $39Time: Thurs, Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Sat and Sun 2 p.m Phone Number: (707) 523.4185 August 19 - September 12 -- Ella: The American Dream San Francisco jazz vocalist Kim Nalley reprises her performance as Ella Fitzgerald in this encore presentation of "Ella: The American Dream," featuring additional songs from the jazz vocalist's repertoire. 8 p.m. Aug 19, 20, 21, 27, 28; Sept 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 2 p.m. Aug. 29; Sept 5 & 12. # Cinnabar Performing Arts Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA Fee: $25 - $35Time: See description. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920 August 28 - January 23 -- 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: Free to members,Adults:$10,youth:$5Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays,10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekends Phone Number: (707) 579.4452 Sundays -- Jazzy Brunch at the Flamingo Resort Join KJZY's personalities broadcasting live for Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa. Call for reservations and more information. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA Fee: Adults $25.00; Children under 12 $12.50 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745 Every Sunday, May 9 - November 21, 2010 -- Windsor Farmers Market Recreation: The market will host a wide array of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and several varieties of dried fruit, and fruit platters at Christmas time. At the Windsor Town Green on Bell Road Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.5382 Sundays - July 11 - August 15 -- Live at Juilliard Park! Free Concerts Live Music: July 11 Petty Theft -Classic Rock & Roll July 18th- The Sorentinos - Rock & Roll-(pop/rock) July 25th - The Poyntlyss Sistars- 50's/60's/70's August 1st - Baby Seal Club- (Indie rock/quirk pop) August 8th - Lansdale Station - August 15th- The Soul Shine Blues Band (Soulful/Blues) Sponsored by Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and Wine Counrty Radio! 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.3737 Every Tuesday, June 1 - August 10, 2010 -- Kid's Outdoor Movies on the Green Family Fun: Presented by Starry Movie Nights and the Downtown Windsor Merchants Association. Food and beverages served. 701 McClelland Drive on the Windsor Town Green Fee: FreeTime: Movie starts 15 minutes after sunset Phone Number: (707) 838.1260 Ongoing Tuesdays - June - October -- Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers' Market Market: Corner of Mill St. & Healdsburg Ave. Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-1956 Every Wednesday, June 2 - September 1, 2010 -- Petaluma Evening Farmers' Market Market: Enjoy the bounty of Sonoma County produce (much of it organic) and find a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, fresh baked goods, fresh cider, cheeses, Indian foods and more. Theatre District, 2nd Street between B & D Streets Fee: FreeTime: 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.0344 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 Every Wednesday, May 26-September 1, 2010 -- Santa Rosa Downtown Market Markets, Family Fun: Sonoma County's largest and most popular Farmer's Market and street faire. The Downtown Market brings the community together to celebrate and showcase the bounty of Sonoma County by offering fine foods, fresh produce, a wonderful variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. The Santa Rosa Downtown Market fills the downtown area along Fourth Street from Mendocino Avenue to E Street. Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.2123 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 Thursday, June 17 - August 26, 2010 -- Windsor's Summer Nights on the Green Live Music: Join us for small town, family-friendly entertainment every Thursday all summer long! Windsor Farmers Market, classic car show, family lawn games and live concert. Food & beverages for sale. Bring low-back chairs. Picnic on beautiful Windsor Town Green! Shops and restaurants surround The Green. Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.1260 Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, local music artists, Martini specials, great wine country bar menu and the views you have been dreaming of. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3538 Every Thursday, May 6 -September 16, 2010 -- Cotati Farmers Market Market, Family Fun: Fresh local produce, specialty foods, flowers and plants, handmade crafts, and live entertainment. La Plaza Park, Downtown Cotati, corner of Old Redwood Hwy and West Sierra Avenue Fee: FreeTime: 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.5508 Every Thursday, June 10 - August 26, 2010 -- Oysters & Jazz at Bluegrass Bar & Grill Celebration: Come join us this summer, for oysters and jazz on the deck! Come out for live music along the creek, with grilled oysters, salad, and a full bar. Watch the website for a list of performers. 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen Fee: Varies Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.4488 Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- Michel-Schlumberger Green Tour and Hillside Tasting Wine Education: Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines. Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: $30Time: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 447.3060 Every Thusday, Friday & Saturday -- Sebastiani's Open Air Trolley Tour Historic, Wine Education: See historic Sonoma, inclusive of three of our prized vineyards, through the eyes of the Cuneo & Sebastiani Families. Approximately 50 minutes. Weather permitting. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma Fee: $7.50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3230 Fridays June 15 - September 14 -- Cloverdale Farmers Market Market: Every Friday, local farmers will be selling produce, flowers, crafts, olive oil, baked goods, ect. Broad St. across from City Plaza. Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4049 First Friday of the month -- Williamson Wines - 2010 Epicurean Dinners Food & Wine Education: Join Bill and Dawn Williamson for an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen featuring food perfectly paired with Williamson Wines! Chef Dustin and Bill Williamson work together to create and pair each of the six course dinners. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA Fee: $150 all inclusive, limited to 10 guest Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 433.1500 Friday through Sunday and by appointment -- Vineyard Excursion in the Pinzgauer Wine Education: This adventure will get you out into Gundlach Bundschu's 320-acre estate. Our Pinzgauer vehicle takes you into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountains, where you'll learn about the vines that have made our wines for 150 years. After a tasting at the summit, we'll head back to the caves for a sip of our Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Fee: $40/personTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.3019 Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999 Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332 May 14 - October 15, 2010 -- Friday Evening Happy Hour at Simi Celebration: Slices of pizza, whole pizzas from the menu and glasses of wine will be served on the deck from 2pm - 6pm on Friday evenings. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine on a hot summer night under the cool redwood trees with a great slice of pizza. Pizzas are also available for take-out as well. Simi Winery, 16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg Fee: VariesTime: See description Phone Number: (800) 746.4880 Fridays -- Bayer Park and Community Garden Family Fun, Garden Education: Experience Santa Rosa's agricultural past - in the middle of the city! The whole family will delight in the barns, hay bales and working garden at Bayer Farm, operated by LandPaths. Kids (and adults!) will enjoy farm activities, crafts, games and active play. Call for information. Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.9318 Every Friday, June 4 - September 24, 2010 -- Rohnert Park Farmers Market Market: Lots of wonderful home-grown produce, arts & crafts, food vendors and entertainment. Library parking lot and adjoining City Center Plaza, Rohnert Park, CA Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 588.3496 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 -- Late Night Fridays: Live Music + Wine Now open late every Friday. Come enjoy Sebastiani Vineyards' wine while relaxing in our courtyard! Must be 21 years old. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 EXT. 3230 Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Wine and Cheese Pairing Food & Wine Education: Please join us at our Wine Estate for a guided tasting of our award winning current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Advance reservations required. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: $25Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 447.3060 Every Saturday -- Live Music by Maple Profant Live Music: Maple Profant plays piano at the Inn At The Tides Bay View Restaurant. Long-time Sonoma County piano player plays standards, jazz and blues. 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 541.7788 May 15 - October 16 -- Simi's Pizza Cafe Saturdays Food & Wine Education: Come to Simi and try the authentic Neapolitan pizza made with the best ingredients and fired in the wood burning pizza oven from Naples. Simi chefs are producing the finest traditional pizza from Napoli with a bit of a modern wine country flare that pairs with all of our great wines. 16275 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, CA Fee: VariesTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 746.4880 Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm. Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278 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 Third 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 Saturday Afternoons -- 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, 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x123 Every Saturday, May 23-October 31, 2010 -- Petaluma Farmers' Market Market: Enjoy the bounty of Sonoma County produce, much of it organic, and find a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods, fresh cider, cheese, Indian foods, live entertainment and more. Walnut Park on the corner of Petaluma Blvd South and D Streets, Petaluma Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.0344 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 Saturdays, by appointment only -- Tasting of Keller Estate Wines Wine Education: Keller Estate is open on Saturdays, by appointment only, to welcome you for a personalized tour of the spectacular facility and a tasting of the most memorable wines in the Petaluma Gap Region. 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117 Every Saturday, July 10-September 25, 2010 -- Sonoma Saturday Farmers' Market Market: Join us Saturday mornings and experience the best that Sonoma has to offer. Home grown produce, organic cuisine and unforgettable art. Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.4626 Every Saturday & Sunday -- French Garden Farm Market Market: Stop by on Saturday during lunch and Sunday during Brunch to pick up newly harvested produce from French Garden Farm. 8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.2030 Every Saturday, May 2-November 28, 2010 -- Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956 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 May 15, June 25, Aug 14, Sept 25, November 12 & 19, Dec 4 -- Classic Sparkling Wine and Cheese Combinations at Gloria Ferrer Wine & Food Education: Hosted by Cindy Friedman, CWP Savor the pleasure of glorious cheese paired with our distinctive Gloria Ferrer Sparkling wines. Local Sonoma County artisan cheeses share center stage with some of the best from Spain and other regions of California. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy., Sonoma Fee: $30Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1917 March 19, May 7, June 19, August 6, September 17, October 29 -- 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