Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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

Monday, February 21, 2011

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 8th)

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

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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

Friday, January 21, 2011

Events for January 22, 2011

Crab For Kids at The Becker Center
Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club #1029 benefits children's charities of Sonoma County. With live entertainment & auction. Valid ID required at door.(Must be at least 21 years of age)

Place: The Becker Center, 2323 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa Fee: $45 Must Be over 21 Time: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707)953.9746

SUE'S NOTE: This is my favorite Crab Feed all year! I will be sitting at a VIP table (not because I'm a VIP, but I was willing to pay more for my ticket!). This is the only Crab Feed around that serves JELL-O SHOTS!! I think I will be taking a taxi home!

College Hockey
The SRJC Polar Bears need your support this season. Show your spirit at the coolest place for hockey action!
Sat., Jan. 22nd @ 8:30pm - SRJC vs UC Berkeley.
Sat., Jan. 29th @ 8:30pm - SRJC vs San Jose State.

Place: Snoopy's Ice Arena Phone: (707) 546-7147

SUE'S NOTE: Help support this great sport! We are so lucky to have an ice rink in our community so take advantage of it! Get out and root for the SRJC Bear Cubs!!

Annual Bakers Dozen Art Show
The collaborative broadside project with Eric Johnson (Iota letterset press) and Micah Schwaberow, master printmaker, will be on display along with the work of 10 other well-known Sonoma County artists. The art show runs until February 27th, and there will be an evening reading on Thursday February 24th.

Place:  Quicksilver Galley in Forestville Time: 4 to 6 pm

SUE'S NOTE: This is one of my favorite galleries in West County. Amazing shows and they are the friendliest people around. (It IS Forestville after all!) My kids are regular art lovers and really enjoy the unique art that is displayed here! Support Sonoma County fine arts!

Hands-on Artisanal Cocktail Class
With Spoonbar Mixologist Scott Beattie. Classic cocktail recipes have withstood the test of time because they are simply delectable. Our January class will allow guests to step behind the bar and learn the importance of cocktail basics.

Place: H2Hotel, 219 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg Fee: $50 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7222

SUE'S NOTE: Really? Do I have to comment? This is a mandatory class in my little circle of friends! Martini please!

"A Taste of Place" Sausage Making with Chef Joe Rueter
Chef Joe Rueter has created an educational & delicious class that will teach guests how to make several kinds of sausage. You'll enjoy lunch (featuring some of the just-made sausage), all paired with Quivira’s Zinfandels & Rhone-style wines. You’ll get to take some of your culinary creations and recipes home with you. 

Place: Quivira Vineyards & Winery, 4900 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg CA
Fee: $65 - $85 Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.8354 x212

SUE'S NOTE: It's sausage and wine...there's really not a lot more to say. That's just good!

Amphora Winery's Library Dinner
Join Rick at Amphora Winery as he pulls out a wonderful selection of library wines to pair with Chef Martin Courtman's 7 course dinner. Wines range from a 2002 Jacob's Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon to a 1999 Unti Vineyard Syrah. 

Place: Amphora Winery, 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Fee: $150pp/$125 for wine club Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.7767

SUE'S NOTE: If you haven't met Rick at Amphora, you are in for a treat! What a fun and interesting man who is making some very incredible wines! Throw in that 7 course dinner and WOW, what a night!



Fort Ross Winter Celebration
1:00 – 1:30 - Presentation of Russian Winter Solstice and “Kolyadki” traditions, with “Russian House Kedry” volunteers, dressed in traditional garb, performing authentic Russian Old Believer songs. 1:30-4:30 - Join in with traditional Russian dancing, singing, games and baking. 

Place: Fort Ross, 19005 Coast Highway One, Jenner, CA
Fee: $8 per car Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707)847.3286

SUE'S NOTE: What a true gem we have just up the California coast. This is a great representation of Russian culture in a beautiful and historic setting. Take the kids, they might learn something!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Events for January 7 - 12, 2011


It's a bit of a quiet weekend in Sonoma County. Fundraising season hasn't quite kicked off yet, but just wait...a ton of crab feeds are just around the corner! This weekend it's all about live entertainment. Throw in a Wedding Show for good measure and your weekend is complete. Go make some fun!
 
FRIDAY January 7th, 2011
LIVE MUSIC - PETTY THEFT
The ultimate tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers along with ZOO STATION, The complete U2 experience

Time: 8:00pm Fee: $12 advance / $15 at the door Place: Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol

LIVE MUSIC - DGIIN
Time: 9:00 pm Place: Negri's Restaurant, Occidental


LIVE MUSIC - TAINTED LOVE
Time: 9:00pm Fee: $15 in advance/$20 at the door Place: Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa

SUNDAY January 9th, 2011
Sonoma Wedding Show
"An Event to Remember!" Local wedding vendors have worked very hard to bring the brides of Sonoma County an elite list of experienced & dependable companies for the planning of your upcoming event.

Time: 11am-4pm Place: Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, Santa Rosa Info: 583-2355


POETRY SLAM
3 Rounds, 3 minute max, 3 poems, 3 random judges

Time: 6pm sign ups / 7pm open Mic / 8pm slam Fee: $2 cover all ages Place: Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol

WEDNESDAY
January 12th, 2011
John Edward Seminar
For twenty five years—through, lectures, television, and his many best-selling books—internationally acclaimed psychic medium, John Edward has brought a fresh, honest and thought provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena, helping thousands with his uncanny ability.

Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, Mr Edward uses his unique abilities to connect people with loved ones who have passed on. His down to earth approach has earned him a vast and loyal following.

Come celebrate the AFTER life for a special evening of readings and questions and answers with the audience.

Time: 7pm Fee: $54, $74, $94 Place: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa

West Side Stories
You pay $5 at the door and if you want to, you put your name in a hat. Ten or so folks are invited up on stage if their names are drawn. At the end, a final name is pulled from the hat and that person judges who had the best five-minute story. The winner gets $50. Wine and beer sales benefit the Cinnabar Theater.

Time: Sign ups at 7:00pm Fee: $5 Place: Pelican Art Gallery, Petaluma














Harlen Globetrotters come to SRJC
Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour stops in Santa Rosa, showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.
The Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at Haehl Pavilion at Santa Rosa Junior College on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 7pm.
Tickets, starting at $27.00, will go on sale on Monday, November 1st at 10am @ Click here for details
& Haehl Pavilion box office. Info on group & scout tickets can also be found at Click here for details.
“Our 85th season promises to be a landmark year, with never before seen innovations in the game,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now to witness firsthand what we have in store for our wonderful fans around the world.”

The North American leg of the 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour will tip-off on Dec. 26, 2010, and runs until mid-April. The team will play over 270 games in more than 220 cities in 45 states and six Canadian provinces.
Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Howard Johnson Hotels, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, Greyhound Lines, and Spalding, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries and territories on six continents, entertaining over 132 million fans and breaking down barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life, earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site:

Gem Faire
Take advantage of the lowest prices in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals & much more! Over 70 exhibitors from all over the world will be on site.
Admission: $7 Weekend Pass.
Jan. 14th - Jan. 16th.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grave Pavillion

Charilie Musselwhite Concert
Charlie Musselwhite appearing live to benefit the Geyserville Educational Foundation. Also featuring opening local band The Acres. Silent Auction & Wine Raffle. Show: 7:30pm
Tickets: $40/General, $125/VIP.
Raven Performing Arts Theatre

Crab Feed - Petaluma
Put on by the 7-11 Lions Club of Petaluma.
Lunch Seating: No Host Cocktails @ 11:30am
Lunch Served from: 12/noon-1:30pm.
Donation: $35

Evening Seating: No Host Cocktails @ 5:30pm
Dinner Served from 7-8:30pm.
Donation: $35

Gigantic Raffle! Crab, Past, Salad, French Bread & Ice Dream for Dessert!
No Carry-in Alcohol or Coolers allowed.
Veterans Memorial Building

Crab Feed - Sebastopol
This is an "All-you-can-eat" crab feed, w/ a full dinenr plus great pasta.
Advance tickets are a must: $38/Adult, $19/Children under 12.
1st Seating: 5:30pm, 2nd Seating: 7:30pm.
Masonic Center, Sebastopol

Winter Wineland
Enjoy a full weekend of Wine, Art & Education - Over 125 Wineries.
$45/Weekend, $35/Sunday only, $5/Designated Driver, Ticket increases $10 at the Door.
Hours: 11am-4pm Both Days - (1/15-1/16).
For more info: 1-888-251-0560