Monday, August 29, 2011

Events for Friday-Sunday, September 2-4, 2011


FRIDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – 4, 2011
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
An epicurean event unlike any other, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend combines the ultimate wine and food experience, Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch, with winery lunches, dinner parties and barbecues, and the festivity-meets-fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction at Cline Cellars for three unforgettable days of outstanding wine and food. Celebrate Labor Day Weekend Sonoma-style at Sonoma Wine Country Weekend! 

Location: Wineries throughout Sonoma County Phone: (800) 939-7666

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – 4, 2011
Kiss Me, Kate - 6th Street Playhouse

Cole Porter's Tony award-winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” is presented August 5th through September 4th, 2011 on the main stage of the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa.

Place: 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa.  Phone: (707) 523-4185 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Friday Night Live (FNL)

Breakestra’s music is based in deep funk, soul, jazz fever & musical friendships. Their show is about dancing & swinging. Restaurants offer early bird & late night specials and don't forget the Certified Farmer's Market!

Fee: Free Time: Certified Farmers Market at 5:30pm Music at 7:00 pm Phone: Number: 707-894-4410

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
"All you can eat Taco" Fundraiser

Benefit for the “Rebuild the White Barn Project.” Tierra Vegetables will be hosting an all you can eat chile, cheese & vegetables taco night. All you can eat tacos featuring roasted chiles & vegetables right from the field, local cheese & tortillas. Event will take place right next to the newly relocated White Barn with tours available. Come out for a fun, family event. This beautiful, almost 100 year old barn, was doomed for destruction until Tierra Vegetables offered to pay for its relocation & reconstruction. Come see for yourselves what a great service they have done & enjoy a great meal in a gorgeous location at the same time! 

Tickets: $25/Adults, $10/Children under 10 Time: 4:30-7:30pm Place: The Tierra Farm, 651 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
Michael Bolton at Wells Fargo Center
He's sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan, and Lady Gaga, penned hits for Barbara Streisand and KISS, played guitar with B.B. King and had his music recorded on a track by Kanye West. Come see him live in concert!

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $85, $65, $45 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-546-3600

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2011
Labor Day Weekend @ Bella Vineyards
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend @ Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves with the rootsy/blues rock sounds of local favorite Steve Pile, and homemade corndogs prepared by Bella’s acclaimed chef, Bruce Frieseke.

Place: Bella Vineyards, 9711 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA Fee: $15, free for wine club members Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: 866-572-3552

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Chili Festival - Jenner
Many homemade Chilis to taste, Live Music, BBQ, Local Beverages, Ice Cream Bar. Labor Day Sunday, behind the gas station in Jenner. The event is kid friendly, wheelchair accessible and benefits the Jenner Creek Restoration Project.

Place: Jenner Community Center Time: Tasting 12/noon-5pm; music 'til 6pm. For more info: (707) 865-0225.