Sonoma County Events for Friday-Thursday, March18-24, 2011

Friday – Sunday, March 18-20, 2011

Spring Home & Garden Show / Boat, RV & Sport Show

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.

Place: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

Fee: Adults $7; 12 & under Free; Seniors $4 Fri. only Time: Fri. 1 - 8 pm; Sat. 10 am - 7 pm; Sun. 10 am - 6 pm Phone Number: (800) 655.0655 Web: www.sonomacountyfair.com

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

Independent documentary films and filmmakers are coming to Sonoma County for the Annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival. The Sebastopol Center for the Arts presents the festival, which brings 58 films from 21 countries to seven Sebastopol venues.

Place: Various Sebastopol venues Fee: $10-$20 per film Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 829.4797 Web: www.sebastopolfilmfestival.org

Friday & Saturday, March 18 & 19, 2011

Celebration of Pigs and Pinot

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.

Place: Hotel Headsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg Fee: Varies by event Time: Varies by event Phone Number: (800) 889.7188 Web: www.hotelhealdsburg.com/pigsandpinot/

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Rum, Rum History, and Rum Cocktails at h2hotel

Many of the worlds famous cocktails are rum-based and entire bars are devoted to making just tiki-style potions. Dominic Venegas is one of the Bay Area's most experienced and knowledgeable bartenders & will be bringing some fantastic recipes for everyone to test out including the classic Mai Tai, the Millionaire, and more.

Place: H2Hotel, 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA Fee: $50, reservations required Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7222 Web: www.h2hotel.com

Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2011

Annual Savor Sonoma Valley

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.

Place: Kenwood and Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley, CA Fee: Weekend: $55, Designated Driver $20 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463 Web: www.heartofsonomavalley.com

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Compass Box Whisky Educational Seminar

Travero's Compass Box Whisky Tasting with U.S. Brand Ambassador Robin Robinson. Join us in tasting these spectacular whiskies!

Place: Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, Santa Rosa, 170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, CA

Fee: $50, $35 Wine Club Members Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 542.2530 Web: www.traversos.com

Sonoma County Events for Friday-Tuesday, March 11-15, 2011

Spring has officially sprung! Barrel Tasting Weekend, Spring Plays and St. Patty's Day. I encourage you to take in a spring play showing at your local elementary and high schools. These kids work so hard and do a phenomenal job performing well-known plays on stage. Support theater arts in Sonoma County!

 

FRIDAY March 11, 2011

Improvised Musical

Tonight audience members take on the role of "producers" when they decide which improvised song will become the inspiration for an entire musical! Everything, absolutely everything, will be made up on the spot! What will the musical be about? Will it have a chance of making it to Broadway? You'll have to be there to find out! Accompaniment by the fabulous Win Meyerson who played for "Who's Line Is It, Anyway?" on television.

Time: 8pm Place: 6th Street Playhouse,
52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa near Railroad Square Phone: 523-4185 Tickets: $14  
Web: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

 

Live Music - ADD/C (AC/DC tribute band), Simoom, Yeibichai

Rock music

Place: Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM show Fee: $8 advance / $10 day of show • 21+ buy tickets online, Last Day Saloon & Last Record Store Web: www.lastdaysaloon.com

 

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY March 11-13, 2011

Wine Road Barrel Tasting

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 valleys.

Place: Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys Fee: $30 At the Door  
Time: 11a.m.-4p.m. Phone: (800) 723.6336 Web: www.wineroad.com

Live Theater - Alice in Wonderland

Come and see the wonder of Wonderland! Forestville School presents Alice In Wonderland March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. Wonderful singing & dancing, amazing scenery & costumes! Forestville School's Drama Program is a Jack London Award winner for Educational Excellence.

Place: Forestville School, 6321 Highway 116, Forestville Fee: $5-$7. Time: 7pm Fridays & Saturdays, Sunday performances at 2pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY March 11-12, 2011

Santa Rosa Fishing Tackle,Duck Decoy Show

The largest show of its kind in the West, Buy-Sell-Trade-Appraisals, old, new, used fishing tackle, rods, reels, lures, Duck decoys, duckcalls, art, knives, books.

Fee: $5 - free parking  Phone: (707) 888.7935 Place: Santa Rosa Vet’s Building Time: Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Saturday, 8:00AM - 3:00PM Web: www.redsshow.com

Live Theater - Anything Goes - Maria Carrillo H.S.

The Maria Carrillo High School Musical Production of Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" opened to rave reviews last Thursday night! For a great night of entertainment, catch the music of Cole Porter in "Anything Goes"!

Time: 7pm Place: Maria Carrillo Theater,
Maria Carrillo High School, 6975 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa Fee: $12/Adults, $9/Seniors & kids Phone: (707) 528-5790

SATURDAY March 12, 2011

Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival

Annual festival features six bands, workshops, jamming and more! Some of the best in local Bluegrass & Folk music.

Bring your instruments!

Place: Sebastopol Community Center,
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol CA Fee: $28 Advance/$33 At the Door. Children 12 and under free with paying adult. Time: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone: (707) 829.8012

 

Live Music: The Jug Dealers, The Jugtown Pirates, Misner and Smith, Homebrew

Folk Music

Place: Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa Time: 7:00 PM door • 7:30 PM show Fee: $8 advance / $10 day of show • 21+ buy tickets online, Last Day Saloon www.lastdaysaloon.com  & Last Record Store

Zinfandel & Chocolate

Everyone is invited to stop by and taste the 2009 Guiseppe & Luisa AND the 2008 Vellutini Ranch Zinfandels w/ Peters' Chocolates from Sebastopol.

Place: Martinelli Winery, 3360 River Rd., Windsor Time:10am-4pm Phone: 800-346-1627 Web: www.martinelliwinery.com

TUESDAY March 15, 2011

An Irish Hooley at the Wells Fargo Center

Performing Arts: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, song, dance and irresistible merriment from the Emerald Isle. An Irish Hooley (“boisterous party”) celebrates this incredible inheritance with fiddles, uilleann pipes, whistles, flutes, Irish harp, bodhráns, storytelling, singing and the brilliance of Irish dance.

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $25, $35 Time: 8 p.m. Phone: (707) 546.3600 Web: www.wellsfargocenterarts.org

Events for Friday-Sunday MARCH 4-6, 2011

STARTS FRIDAY

Live Theater - The Final Scene

Join us on an afternoon soap-opera sound stage turned upside down as its leading lady works hard to avoid the impending doom the writers have sent down the pike for her character. A romp that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will she live, end up in a coma, or find herself on the unemployment line?

Show runs: 3/4/11-3/24/11 Place: 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa.

Info: 523-4185

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

Wine Road Barrel TastingWine (First Weekend)

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: $30 At the Door Time: 11a.m.-4p.m. Phone: (800) 723.6336

SATURDAY 

The Big Event - The SAY Sock Hop!

Grab a treat from our soda fountain! Dine on fabulous fifties fare. Sip cocktails during Happy Half Hour. Dance to fifties music and show off your skills in a twist contest. Take a chance on cool raffle prizes. And bid large in our live auction. Benefits Social Advocates for Youth. 

Place: Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa Fee: $100 Time: 5 p.m. Phone: (707) 544.3299 x226

 
SATURDAY

Crab & Fennel Fest - The Crab is Back

The Russian River Valley Winegrowers’ annual winter fundraiser is back with a new format and name. The Crab is Back replaces the annual Crab and Fennel Fest. This year's main event will be a Cioppino dinner with salad and French bread beginning with a delicious arrangement of appetizers. 

Place: Sonoma County Fairground’s Grace Pavilion Fee: $55 Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone: (707) 521.2535 Web: rrvw.org

SATURDAY

Modern Mexican: Market Visit and Cooking

Chef Agustín Gaytán will lead us through a tour of Castañeda's Market in Windsor talking about ingredients that are most important for the Mexican table. Afterwards, share in the creation of and feast on delicious authentic Mexican dishes.

Place: Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA

Fee: $94 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone: (707) 431.9999 Web: relishculinary.com

Events for Friday, February 25-28

FRIDAY 2/25/11

Pat Jordon Band & High Speed Wobble

Come SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PARADE & enjoy some fun entertainment. Join us for a concert featuring local bands The Pat Jordan Band & High Speed Wobble. For a $15 donation you can dance the night away from 8pm until midnight. Proceeds from admission go to support the 117th Luther Burbank Rose Parade on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Come early and enjoy dinner at Legends Bar & Grill. 

TIME: Music: 8:30pm - food served until 9:00pm PLACE: Legends Bar & Grill PRICE: $15 Donation ~ Pay at the Door.

Mardi Gras Festival          

Come celebrate Mardi Gras a little early this year with the Stout Brothers crew. Bring your beads and masks and join us with Dj lazy boy and Bacardi girls. Starting at 9pm to close.

PLACE: Stout Brothers Irish Pub & Restaurant TIME: 9:00pm  

(Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday is March 8^th)

SATURDAY 2/26/11

Year of the Rabbit Party

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with the Redwood Empire Chinese Association. Entertainment will feature the traditional lion, 250-foot dragon, martial arts and other exciting cultural performances. Meet children's authors Oliver Chim & Camile Picott. Win raffle & silent auction prizes! 

TIME: Doors: 5pm, Buffet Dinner: 6pm. PRICE: $25/Adult, $10/Children 3-10. No tickets sold @ the door. Tickets available: Asia Mart & G & G Supermarket. PLACE: Santa Rosa Vets Building, Santa Rosa. CONTACT: 576-0533 or 528-0912.

Chili Cook Off

Everyone is welcome to the Russian River After School Programs Fundraiser. Chili Tasting, Cornbread, Salad, Raffle Prizes, Kids Games, Live Music! 

TIME: 2pm-Dark PRICE: $15/Door, $5/Kids, Free/6 & under. Donations gladly accepted.

PLACE: The Rio Nido Roadhouse, Guerneville.

CONTACT: (707)865-9172

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

2/25/1 - 2/27/11

Tattoos and Blues Festival

World Famous Tattoo Artists, Crazy Philadelphia Eddie Book Signing, Bert Rodriguez's Roast, Live Blues Bands for 3 days, Tattoo Competitions, Live Tattooing, Vendors, Performers.

PLACE: Flamingo Hotel TIME: Doors Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Every Day PRICE: Day Pass $20, Weekend Pass $35 CONTACT: Tattoos and blues.net

SUNDAY 2/27/11

A Night At The Academy Awards

Celebration, The Sonoma International Film Festival will host a festive celebration of Hollywood's celeb-filled annual event, "The Oscars," at Estate Restaurant in Sonoma. Venue will include 3 large screens broadcasting the awards (one is a "quiet" room for those who don't want to miss a word), hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, wine, sumptuous buffet, table seating, and unforgettable desserts.

PRICE: $125 CONTACT: (707) 933.2600 PLACE: Estate Restaurant in Sonoma

Events for Saturday & Sunday, January 29

Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival

Festival, Live Music: The Festival provides more entertainment than ever before! The exciting line up of Americana, Bluegrass and Old Time music includes Antioch Strolling Strings, Bohemian Highway, The Mighty Chiplings, Blue & Lonesome, Brothers Comatose, The West County Professional Tea Sippers, and Devine’s Jug Band. Citrus Fairgrounds, Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale, CA

Fee: Sat.& Sun.$12.50 each/Sat. Dance$15 Time: Sat.10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (510) 847.6304

Events for Saturday, January 29th

Elsie Allen Project Grad Crab Feed

EAHS Project Grad 5th Annual Crab Feed All benefits go to EAHS Project Grad who holds a celebration party after graduation to all EAHS Seniors. Includes all-you-can-eat crab, salad, pasta, and bread. Also we will have an amazing silent auction, raffle and performances by EAHS Jazz Band. Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa CA

Fee: $35 per person Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 544.5942

Movie Night and Sushi Dinner at Keller Estate

Enjoy a chef prepared bento box with your favorite sushi, decide on a pairing of your choice of Keller Estate wine and then sit down and relax while enjoying a screening of Fair Trade, starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. Please call to reserve your spot. Limited to 50 guests. 5875 Lakeville Hightway, Petaluma CA

Fee: $40Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117

Kathy Griffin at the Wells Fargo Center

Double Emmy award-winner Kathy Griffin brings her comedic chops to Santa Rosa to perform stand up on the stage where she taped her 2007 Bravo TV special. The "My Life on the D List" reality star dishes her latest views on pop culture—from movies, TV and fashion to life with her mother, Maggie Griffin. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA

Fee: $45 - $65Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

Crab Feed - Windsor Boys & Girls Clubs

A Dinner, Dance (with Steve Morris/Mike Ferrell Band0, Silent & Live Auctions.....All you can eat cracked crab, pasta, salad & bread (21+ admitted). $50/Per person. Featuring: KZST's Brent Farris & Debbie Abrams! Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County Windsor & Southwest Santa Rosa Clubs.

Doors Open: 5:30pm, Dinner Served: 7pm

Windsor Clubhouse Gym, 9640 Brooks Road, South, Windsor.

For more info: 838-1959

Crab Feed Jack London Piner Olivet Charter Schools

Enjoy an evening of Fun Hawaiian Style! Come early for appetizers then feast on CRAB, Pasta, Salad, served family style. Coffee & Desserts are included. Quench your thirst at our no host bar w/ Beer, Wine & Specialty Drinks from the tropical island of Hawaii. Entertainment: Hawaiian Dancers. Tickets: $45/Per Person, VIP Tables/$475. Reminder: This event is for ADULTS only. Hours: 5:30-Midnight.

Mary Agatha Furth Center

8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor.

For more info: 328-7359

College Hockey

The SRJC Polar Bears need your support this season. Show your spirit at the coolest place for hockey action!

Sat., Jan. 29th @ 8:30pm - SRJC vs San Jose State.

Snoopy's Ice Arena

1667 West Steele Lane

Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2625

(707) 546-7147

Events for Friday, January 28th

The SF Giants World Series Trophy...is coming to Sonoma County.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street.

Hours: 10:30am-12:30pm

Santa Rosa City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue.

Hours: 3pm-5pm