Thursday, April 21, 2011

Events for Friday-Sunday, April 22-24


FRIDAY & SATURDAY
BEATLES Flashback in benefit concert
The North Bay's favorite Beatles tribute band will get you singing along. The Bear Republic Brewing Company is producing this concert as a benefit for the Raven.

Place: Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448  Fee: $10 each, or $5 for students with ID Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-6335

Earth Day Mountain View Picnics at Stonestreet Winery
Join us for your private picnic basket lunch paired with a flight of our Alexander Mountain Estate wines at Stonestreet Winery. Take in the breathtaking views of our sustainably farmed Mountain Vineyards - while you sip the single vineyard designate wines made from those very grapes. Reservations required.

Place: Stonestreet Winery, 7111 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg, CA 95448 Fee: $35 Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: 707-473-3333

FRIDAY
Earth day for Kids at Spring Lake Park
The Environmental Discovery Center and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County team up again for an afternoon of environmental science for kids. Discover natural history on a hike; explore energy with physical science; learn about life science with hands-on fun and live animals.

Place: Spring Lake Park Fee: $6 parking fee or free with annual pass Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-539-2865

Earth Day Celebration @ Inman Family Wines
Sip on our delicious Russian River Valley wines while you learn more about our organic farming practices and the eco-ethics that guide our business. On the Saturday, we will have live music from Adam Lieb. Tours of the vineyard and new winery at noon and 2pm each of the days.

Place: Inman Family Wines, 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Fee: $20 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-293-9576

SATURDAY

Spring Egg Hunt for Tots
Come enjoy Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks & Community Services Spring Egg Hunt for Tots! Children 5 & under can have their picture taken with the Bunny, make spring time crafts & pet the Penngrove 4-H farm animals. There will be plenty of candy & surprises hidden on the lawn for all the Egg Hunters. Actors’ Theater for Children will have snacks & beverages for sale.

Place: Howarth Park Softball Field, 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $6/Presale tickets are available at the Finley Community Center Time: 10am-noon Phone: (707) 543-3737

Castles and Kites Festival
The Castles and Kites Festival is fun for the whole family. Picnic, build sand castles, fly kites, surf, fish and so much more at this April event.

Place: Doran Regional Park Beach, Bodega Bay Fee: Free, $6 parking fee Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.2041

Red Car Reserve Pinot Noir Release Party
Heaven & Earth, Aphorist and Dreamland Pinot Noirs will be open to taste all day. The Rare Wine Company will be hosting an Italian extra-virgin olive oil tasting, fresh in from the latest vintage in Tuscany. Chef Robert Hunter will be serving seasonal flatbread pizzas from his wood-fired oven.

Place: Red Car Winery, 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Fee: $20 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-829-8500 x105

6th Street - Improv Teams
Join us for the thrill & excitement when 2 improv teams go funny bone to funny bone in a series of challenge rounds to delight the audience & win points from judges.

Place: 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater, 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa (in Railroad Square Neighborhood) Time: Shows start @: 8pm Fee: $14 Phone:  523-4185

EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Bluewater Bistro
Celebration: Join us for a Champagne Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your baskets and join the Easter Bunny for a fun egg hunt before brunch. The hunt is free! Call for reservations.

Place: Bluewater Bistro, 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay CA Fee: $30 Adult/$12 Children under 12 Time: 10am-3pm Phone Number: 707-875-3513

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at Ramekins
Holiday, Family Fun: Bring the family to Ramekins this Easter for a delicious brunch and egg hunt for the kids. Our courtyard has many great egg hiding places to keep the kids entertained and our team of award winning chefs have created an exceptional menu you’ll be sure to love.

Place: Ramekins, 450 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Fee: $45 Adults, $20 Children under 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-933-0450

Hunt for the Hare Easter Celebration at Safari West
Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for our annual Hunt for the Hare, an egg-straordinary Easter celebration and brunch.

Place: Safari West, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Ca
Fee: $65 for adults; $30 for children (ages 4-12) Time: Morning & Afternoon packages available Phone Number: (707) 579.2551