Sonoma County - September Events

• September 1 -- Felonious
  Live Music: 21st Petaluma Summer Music Festival featuring Felonious, San Francisco's premiere hip hop music and theater collective. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• September 2 -- Jimtown Store First Thursday Wine Bar
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for an evening of amazing wines, delicious foods, great music, and good friends. Featuring Dutton Estate, Atascadero Creek Winery, & Joseph Swan Vineyards. Enjoy the music of David T. Carter. Visit our website to view Chef Peter Brown's Hors d' Ouevre Menu and featured wines.
  Fee: $35 adv resv/ $40 at the doorTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212

• September 3 -- 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 Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors. Earl Thomas captivates audiences with his superior showmanship and combination of blues, rock, soul and funk. Downtown Cloverdale
  Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4410

• September 3 - 5 -- Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
  Auction, Benefit: The 18th annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Weekend, combining the best of the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine and Food and the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, features more than 200 wineries and chefs over three days of fabulous winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand tasting, and the most fun you'll ever have at a wine auction.
  Fee: Varies with eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 935.0803

• September 3 -- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  Performing Arts: A live band performs for this rare screening of the 1923 silent classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," presented by Cinnabar Theater and the Petaluma Summer Music Festival. At the St. Vincent de Paul Church. 35 Liberty Street, Petaluma CA 94952.
  Fee: $10 per person. Food additional.Time: 7 p.m. outdoor foodfest, 8.30 p.m. concert and film Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• September 4 -- Cuban Night at Monroe Hall
  Celebration, Benefit: Come for a night of dancing and great music to support the drama department at Elsie Allen H.S. who have the opportunity to perform next summer in Edinburgh,Scotland at the Fringe Festival. Dance and listen to Orquestra Batacha. Free dance lessons from 7 -8 P.M. Tickets available at Last Record Store, at the door or call 707-5395507.
  Fee: $25Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 539.5507

• September 4 - 6 -- Chateau St. Jean's Labor Day Weekend
  Celebration:Harvest is in the air, and Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to come and visit us. We will also be featuring the newly released 2008 Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard, one of our very favorites and soon to be yours too! 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $10. ($15 Reserve Wine Tasting)Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.4134

• September 4 - 5 -- Labor Day Weekend @ Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
  Celebration, Live Music: Kick off your shoes, curl your toes in the grass, and reward yourself for all of your hard work as you celebrate Labor Day Weekend @ Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves, with the sounds of local favorite Steve Pile, and the legendary paella of the incomparable Chef Gerard. Bella will be showcasing a stellar lineup of its most sought-after wines. 9711 W. Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $15 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.9014

• September 4 - 5 -- Tippi Hedren of "The Birds" Appearance
  Celebration: Ms. Tippi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchcock's film classic, "The Birds" will be appearing at The Tides Wharf in Bodega Bay Labor Day weekend. A large selection of photos will be available for autographing, or you may bring your own memorabilia.
  Fee: autographing fee appliesTime: Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sun 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2777 ext 2103

• September 5 -- Open Studio, Artist Jeanette Le Grue
  Celebration, Exhibition: It is Founder's Day in Tomales! Pancake Breakfast, fun in the park, oldtime parade at noon and national, award winning artist Jeanette Le Grue opens her studio. Don't miss this limited, once a year event and save!
  Fee: FreeTime: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 878.2525

• September 5 -- Labor Day Sunday at Balletto Winery
  Celebration: Take it easy this Labor Day Sunday! Stop by our tasting room for Pulled Pork Sliders, Cole Slaw paired with our delicious wines. Since harvest will be in full swing it is an exciting time to experience the rush of activity as the grapes are being picked. Enjoy the sliders and wine on our lovely patio which overlooks the vineyards. 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $10 p/p Wine Club Members ComplimentaryTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Food available 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 568.2455 ext. 111

• September 6 -- Gary Allan at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: Its hard-rockin', no-apologies country music that has traded in its twang for a gravelly growl millions of fans recognize as the voice of Gary Allan. Allan’s new album, Get Off the Pain is just out and reveals that this multi-platinum singer/songwriter not only rocks with bluster but is tough enough to show a tender side. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $45, $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 6 -- Labor Day Heirloom Tomato & Cuvee Tasting
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Come out to the winery Monday September 6th, 2010 from 11am until 1pm and enjoy a complimentary tasting of our 2005 Russian Cuvée paired with property grown heirloom tomatoes, sea salt and a study of home grown basils. Iron Horse Vineyards, 9786 Ross Station Rd., Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: See description Phone Number: (707) 887.1507

• September 9 - 10 -- Annual Black Cat Cabaret fundraiser
  Celebration, Benefit: The Black Cat Cabaret features renowned cirque performers from Las Vegas in a dazzling original show to benefit Pets Lifeline animal shelter of Sonoma. Experience the thrills and the magic of this one-of-a-kind production in an intimate venue under the big top in the "Field of Dreams" (Fazio Field), just off Sonoma's historic town plaza.
  Fee: $75/$175/$250Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.4577 x110

• September 10 - 19 -- Aqua Areas Annual Watercolor Exhibition
  Exhibit: The Annual Aqua Areas juried Watercolor Exhibition featuring watercolor artists of Northern California. Come see the artwork and vote for the People's Choice Award Winner. Free watercolor demonstrations Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm. Located at the center of Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa.
  Fee: FreeTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 433.6714

• September 10 -- Rosh Hashanah Dinner in Sebastopol -
  Celebration: A traditional dinner with vegetarian options. Hosted by Manus Monroe. Yahrzeit will be held at 6:00 pm. Dinner will start at 6:30 pm Jewish Standard Time. Music generously provided by Gale Kissin and Suzanne Shanbaum and Rhona Findling. Sonoma Wine Shop in Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: $27Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 827.1832

• September 10 -- Shawn Phillips in benefit concert
  Benefit, Live Music: United Church of Cloverdale presents a benefit concert with world-renowned Shawn Phillips, whose music crosses between folk-rock, jazz, progressive, pop and classical. Phillips has 18 albums to his credit. Concert proceeds will benefit Wallace House (Emergency Shelter / transitional Housing in Cloverdale. 439 N Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA
  Fee: $20Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 228.6589

• September 10 -- Russian Hill Estate Winemaker Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes Patrick Melley, Winemaker, for a spectacular 4-course dinner that will be paired with Russian Hill Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Syrah Port. Reservations are a must for this very popular event.
  Fee: $89 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2751

• September 10 -- Wisdom of We 2010
  Lecture: Shel Israel and Robert Scoble will be a part of a round table discussion panel; answering questions about where the future of collaboration, online communities and social networking is headed. Taking place at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, Ca.
  Fee: $25 for both seminar & tweetup Time: 5 p.m., 9 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 993.8683 Ext. 706

• September 11 -- Beer in the Plaza
  Celebration, Benefit: Come and join the Healdsburg Soroptimist's Annual Beer in the Plaza in the Healdsburg Plaza, downtown Healdsburg. Over 30 breweries, live music, silent auction, raffle. 100% of the proceeds go to Healdsburg Area Community Service Projects.
  Fee: $20Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 975.7011

• September 11 -- Little Hoopers- Basketball Hoopla
  Family Fun: It’s a basketball party for kids and their fans! Come play and catch some hang-time with basketball hoops, basketballs, bubbles, books, toys, hula-hoops, music, & more! This Hoopla event is catered to children ages: 18 months to 6 years old (older siblings welcome). Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: $5 per childTime: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 494.8134

• September 11 -- Siduri Wines Special Pinot Tasting
  Wine Education: Siduri & Novy Family Wines will host a special tasting of their Oregon Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley. The 2009 Novy Blanc de Pinot Noir – one of the only white Pinots made by a California winery – highlights wines that will be offered at special event-only pricing. 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.3882

• September 11 - 12 -- Katmandu Fall Festival
  Festival: Celebrate the many cultures of Nepal with traditional food and on-going cultural music & dance performances. Visit Nepalese foto gallery, then enjoy shopping for imported items & antiques. All proceeds benefit the Children's Medical Aid Foundation, a 501c(3) organization. Depot Park, Sonoma
  Fee: Free ($10 donation suggested)Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.1807

• September 11 -- Chuck Metcalf Trio @ Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax at the Fireside Lounge and enjoy a merlot or a mojito, order a light meal, and listen to some of the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians in small combos. Chuck Metcalf Trio, with David Udolf and Alan U’hren Piano, acoustic bass and drums. 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: No Cover chargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• September 11 - 12 -- Art in the Park
  Exhibition, Benefit: More than one hundred exhibiting artists will display their work. Donations from sales at this event provide scholarships for local art students. Held in Petaluma's beautiful Walnut Park located between Fourth Street and Petaluma Boulevard at D Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 773.3393

• September 11 -- Italian Winery Dinner at St. Francis
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: Celebrate the perfect pairing of St. Francis Wines with our Executive Chef Dave Bush’s mouth watering Italian cuisine. We'll feature four delectable courses and four wines, served "family style" in our lovely dining room. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $125 Public, $99 Wine Club MembersTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255

• September 11 -- Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival
  Live Music: Russian River's two major music festivals will be combined into one day to provide music fans an exciting day of both jazz and blues music. The Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival will be held at Johnson's Beach Resort in Guerneville, a popular resort town nestled in the scenic Russian River Valley.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (949) 360.7800

• September 11 -- Shake Your Bundschu Dance Party
  Celebration, Live Music: Your friends at Gundlach Bundschu Winery are throwing an outrageous “Shake Your Bundschu” Dance Party with the help of legendary cover band Wonderbread 5. To seal the deal on the disco inferno, GunBun is crating in a huge dance floor for the occasion. Fantastic wine available for purchase. This is a 21 year-old and up event. 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $15 advance online/ $20 at doorTime: 8 p.m. doors open/ music 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.3019

• September 11 - 12 -- Annual Art On The Ridge Open Studios
  Exhibition: Tour the ridge-top, taste the valley as harvest begins. That's the mantra for the Ridge Open Studio tour featuring 17 Bennett Ridge artists, who will open their studios and feature current works.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.2098

• September 11 -- Sonoma County Wine Pioneer Series - Alexander Vly Cab
  Wine Education: Each segment in the Series consists of an interactive seminar and wine tasting where you will taste & listen to winemakers speak. Lancaster Estate - Jesse Katz, Robert Young Wines - Kevin Warren, Stonestreet Wines - Graham Weerts . Held at the Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $65Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

• September 11 -- 5th Annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival
  Live Music: Family fun at Anderson Marsh Historic Park, Hwy 53, Lower Lake. Non-stop music with John Reischman & Jaybirds, Bill Evans & Megan Lynch plus more - children's activities, arts & crafts, food, Lake Co. wines. Supports projects of local non-profits. Kids 12 & under free; must be accompanied by adult.
  Fee: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 995.2658

• September 11 -- Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival
  Live Music, Family Fun: The Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise is hosting its 15th annual Cajun/Zydeco Festival. At Ives Park in Sebastopol, it will feature dancing under the redwoods, Cajun cuisine, gator sausage, beer, premium Sebastopol area wines, Hurricanes, live music and more. So come and enjoy yourself and do some good for the community at the same time.
  Fee: $17 Advance/$20 At the Gate/12 & under freeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.2667

• September 11 -- Kendall-Jackson's 14th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
  Festival: The festival, which raises money for the School Garden Network of Sonoma County, is held in the walnut grove behind the Chateau at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center. Attendees experience the food of gourmet food purveyors, our fabulous Bruschetta Boulevard, a Food & Wine magazine Best New Chef's Challenge, wine education seminars, a tomato growing contest, garden tours and live entertainment. All paired with Kendall-Jackson wines.
  Fee: $65 ($60 for Wine Club members) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 769.3649

• September 11 -- New Mexican Harvest with the Two Sisters
  Food Education: River Myst Haven welcomes The Two Sisters for a New Mexican Fall Harvest Feast--a hands-on cooking experience. It is nearly fall and may be wine harvest in Sonoma, but in New Mexico it's chile roasting time! Reservations required. (Must be at least 21 years of age)
  Fee: $75ppTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.8146

• September 12 -- Centennial Celebration - Instant Wine Cellar
  Celebration, Auction: 15th Annual Instant Wine Cellar(IWC) drawings with over $21,300 in prizes. Silent auction,local bands,displays on “The History of Winemaking” and “Treasures from the Permanent Collection,”a Time Capsule to be opened in 2110, delicious Sonoma County foods and wines for all! Call 707-431-3325 for event and raffle tickets. Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $45 per personTime: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.3325

• September 12 -- Polo In the Wine Country
  Celebration, Benefit: The Best of Taste, All in One Place! Enjoy an afternoon of polo, live jazz, gourmet food, classic cars, and premium wine and beer tasting. The annual fundraiser for Junior Achievement also features a "Royal Ascot" ladies' hat competition, a champagne divot stomp, a gourmet dessert bar, and a silent auction and raffle. Wine Country Polo Club at Oakmont, 550 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $40 Advance/$50 Day of EventTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 465.1081

• September 12 -- Canine Companions - Bone Appétit
  Celebration, Auction: This year marks CCI's 35th birthday and we want to celebrate with you! Come and enjoy gourmet food and wine pairings, bid on exciting items in our silent and live auctions. Bring your friends and family and have them learn more about Canine Companions for Independence! Location: Jean and Charles Schulz Campus 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $75.00 or $125.00 for two ticketsTime: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 572.BARK (2275)

• September 12 -- Sbragia Family Vineyards Release Party
  Wine Education: Come join us as we release our new vintages, 2008 Gamble Ranch Chardonnay, 2007 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Rancho Del Oso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Cimarossa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Wall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. We will have live music and tasty treats to enjoy with your first sips of our new wines! 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707 ) 473.2992

• September 12 -- A Spicy Summer!
  Food Education: Do you like it hot? If so, do not miss this complimentary sampling of local Yucatan Sunset hot sauces and spicy BBQ sauce drizzled over brie and fresh mango quesadillas. 621 Western Ave. Petaluma, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6491

• September 12 -- A Spicy Summer at Hop Kiln Winery!
  Food & Wine Education: Do you like it hot? If so, do not miss this complimentary sampling of local Yucatan Sunset hot sauces and spicy BBQ sauce drizzled over brie and fresh mango quesadillas. This event is held at the Hop Kiln Winery Tasting Room and no reservations are required. 6050 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707)433.6491

• September 12 -- Laguna Art and Garden Gala
  Auction, Performing Arts: The Laguna Foundation's annual Art and Garden Gala is a unique and magical event held at the beautiful Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. A luxurious garden party, the Gala combines intriguing and unusual live performances with superlative local food and wine, and features both live and silent auctions of original art, premium wine, and adventurous experiences.
  Fee: $75Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 527.9277

• September 12 -- Orchard to Oven Apple Pie Workshop
  Food Education: Come out to the farm for an intimate tour of Olympia's Orchard’s 500 organic and heirloom apple trees at the peak of ripeness, and farmstead apple pie making workshop! Learn first-hand about caring for heirloom and organic apples on tour, where you will pick apples that go into making the perfect pie. Call for more information.
  Fee: $48.Time: Sept. 12 @ 11a.m. & 3pm, Sept. 19 @ 11a.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.7952

• September 14 - 20 -- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"
  Special Heirloom Tomato Dishes Available a la Carte or Three Course $45 or Five Course $65 All Tomato Menu Optional Wine Pairings Available $15/$25 Tomato-inspired Cocktails. For Reservations at Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, call (707) 931-2042. 1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $45 or $65Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 931.2042

• September 14 -- Container Gardening & Using Bulbs
  Garden Education: Lecture at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Santa Rosa & Sonoma Aves. in Santa Rosa. Susan Hatch, lead designer of beautiful plant containers/baskets at King’s Nursery, will demonstrate how to combine different plants & bulbs to create unique arrangements for the season.
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.5445

• September 15 - 19 -- Sonoma Valley Crush Weekend
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for our 2010 Sonoma Valley CRUSH and experience harvest, hands-on. The 'CRUSH Weekend Wine Tasting Pass' gives you access to harvest activities and wine tastings at select tasting rooms the weekend of September 18th & 19th from 11am to 4pm each day. In addition, you may book 'Winery Harvest Events' hosted by select wineries. These events are taking place between September 15th to 19th.
  Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463

• September 15 -- Creedence Clearwater Revisited at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: From "Proud Mary", to "Midnight Special", Creedence Clearwater Revisited is more than a rock concert...it's a celebration! Created by founding members Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, this show is sweeping the nation to once again perform the hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $19 - $69.50Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 16 -- Harvest Winemaker Dinner at The Ledson Castle
  Food & Wine Education: Join us for an elegant winemaker dinner at the beautiful Ledson Castle. Winemaker Steve Ledson will share his secrets of how he pushes the soil and the vine to bring you the world-renowned wines Ledson is known for. 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $100 per person, limited to 50 peopleTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: RSVP to (707) 537.3823

• September 16 -- The Small Plate Tomato Dinner
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: Farm dinner menu paired with a selection of wines from Benziger, Imagery and Signaterra. Al Fresco Dining on the West Patio at ESTATE, 400 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $70 - does not include tax & gratuityTime: 6:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3663

• September 16 -- Engelbert Humperdinck at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: For four decades, he’s been known as “The King of Romance” to millions of fans around the world. Now, you too can experience Humperdinck at his romantic best as his Legacy of Love Tour comes to Santa Rosa. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $25 - $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 16 -- Biodynamic Farming
  Food & Wine Education: Sonoma Valley Sharecroppers, Imagery Estate Winery, the girl & the fig & ESTATE present Biodynamic Farming 2.1 With Colby Eierman. Nibbles, Talk, Wine & Buy. Gardens at Imagery, 14335 Highway 12, Glen Ellen, CA
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 550.4278

• September 17 -- Sea Ranch Lodge Annual Harvest Dinner
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: A Celebration of Locally Raised Lamb and Produce - Raised and Grown by Red Dog Ranch. Phillip Kaufman, Executive Chef, Rich Fesler, Owner Red Dog Ranch. Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Drive, The Sea Ranch, CA
  Fee: $99, inclusive, $79 without wineTime: Reception 5:30 , Dinner 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• September 18 -- St. Francis Zinfandel Sale & Harvest BBQ
  Join us at our beautiful Sonoma Valley Visitor Center to kick-off harvest season with a Zinfandel-themed wine sale & barbecue. Indulge in our Executive Chef's grilled creations & shop our extensive selection of premium Sonoma County Zinfandels. Special pricing will be offered for one day only to those who attend this event. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $25 per person, $20 for wine club membersTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE, ext. 259

• September 18 -- 6th Annual 4-H Foundation BBQ/Fundraiser
  Benefit, Auction: "Make A Difference for Our Future Leaders" A fun afternoon including a barbeque dinner, silent and live auction, cow chip bingo, interactive activities and more. This BBQ will be a chance for all of the 4-H community to come together and raise money for the 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County.
  Fee: Gold Star $30, All Star $400, VIP &600Time: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 584.9284

• September 18 -- Tasting Room 3 Year Anniversary Party
  Celebration: Help us celebrate in style with an after hours party that is not to be missed! Live music, knockout wines, delectable food and unbelievable discounts. RSVP to info@tycaton.com or call Marissa at 707-938-3224, ext. 1 by September 15th. Ty Caton Vineyards & Muscardini Cellars, 8910 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA
  Fee: club members free, $15 general publicTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.3224, ext. 1

• September 18 -- 4-a-Child Benefit and Auction
  Join us for a stroll through a vintage french market! Guest will enjoy food from Redwood Hill Farm, Dominiques Sweets, Harvey's Gourmet Donuts, Costeaux French Bakery, wine beer and much more! Entertainment by Dgiin. All proceeds benefit California Parenting Institute. Held at Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $50Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 585.6108 x.120

• September 18 -- Alderbrook Winery Harvest Celebration!
  Celebration: Join us for incredible barbecue cuisine and bring your picnic blankets, folding chairs and sunscreen! Live music by The Pyrotones, Spin It Hoops will create personal, handmade hoops, and enjoy a harvest inspired relay! Stomp grapes and take a personal tour of the winery. 2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $40, $35 Club MemberTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 405.5987

• September 18 -- Wine Boot Camp
  Wine Education: Wine lovers thirsty to expand their knowledge of wine through an authentic winegrowing and winemaking experience can sign up for Wine Boot Camp from wine education company Affairs of the Vine. The event is a 12-hour hands-on reconnaissance mission in which "recruits" follow wine's journey from vineyard to bottle in one day. Call for more information.
  Fee: $425Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 874.1975

• September 18 -- September Wine Release Party
  Celebration: Enjoy the beautiful late summer day, as we start Crush at the winery Pete, Andy and Sonja will show you the action live out on the Crush Pad. We're firing up the grills, for a festival of 10 types of regional sausage & grilled veggies to compliment flavors of the release wines -- 2008 Pinot Noir and 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel.
  Fee: $25 Club Members & $30 GuestsTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7764

• September 18 -- Pinot Passion @ Benziger Winery
  Wine Education: Winemaker Rodrigo Soto will conduct mini-seminars throughout the afternoon discussing the nuances of each vineyard, appellation and winemaking styles. Pizzas from our wood fired oven and live music will pair beautifully with the wines. 1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA
  Fee: $20/per person; $15/pp club membersTime: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 490.2739

• September 18 -- "Wine Country Cats" Dinner & Auction
  Benefit, Auction: Feline Rescue's 2nd Annual "Wine Country Cats" Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction. Join us on the Doyle Clifton Park Lawn at the Geyserville Inn. Garden buffet dinner by Hoffman House Restaurant, wine served by local wineries, music, silent auction and special guests of honor! A wonderful opportunity to meet adoptable kittens and cats!
  Fee: $38 per personTime: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 494.5544

• September 18 -- Flavors of Fall at Korbel
  Celebration: Champagne, wine and food pairings. Special tram tours of the vineyards and crushing facilities. Special discounts throughout the Wine Shop. Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Road, Guerneville, CA
  Fee: $15 (includes a logo glass), $10 wine club membersTime: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.7316

• September 18 -- Exclusive Shopping Bazaar at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
  Benefit: We shopped gift shows from NY to LA to SF to bring you $50K in hand crafted items ready for holiday shopping. Everything is 20% off retail. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley gets 100% of the profits! Scarves, scents, hats, purses, bling! Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8544 x118

• September 18 -- Wine Country Cats Harvest Lawn Party
  Auction, Benefit: Four-course dinner, top regional wines and silent auction to benefit Feline Rescue of No. Ca, helping lost, injured and abandoned cats in Sonoma and neighboring counties. Location: Geyserville Inn, 21714 Geyserville Avenue Geyserville, CA. All proceeds go to cat services.
  Fee: $38.00 per personTime: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 494-5544

• September 18 -- Annual Fabulous Flashback Car Show
  Exhibition: One of the top car shows in Northern California, the event features pre-1973 cars, including cars from the 20's as well as the ever-popular muscle cars of the late 60's and early 70's. Ukiah CA
  Fee: Free to the PublicTime: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6237

• September 18 - 19 -- Glendi International Food Fair
  Food Education: Glendi is the Greek word for party. Eat, dance to the music of Edessa and relax. Voted "Best Way to Eat Around the World" by the Sonoma County Independent. Culinary offerings from the Middle East, Eritria, Russia, Greece & the Balkans. Sample ethnic Baked Goods, Roast Lamb, Gyros, Greek Coffee, Soda, Wine & Microbrews. 90 Mountain View Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA.
  Fee: $10 Adults, senior & student discount, under 12 freeTime: Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. Noon - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 584.9491

• September 18 -- Mexican Independence Day Event
  Celebration: Come celebrate 200 years of Mexican Independence at Robledo Family Winery. Enjoy live music, new releases, wine specials and Chef Maria Robledo's fresh, authentic cuisine paired with our award winning wines. RSVP ONLY. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $45.00 & $35.00 for wine club membersTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939,6903

• September 18 -- Fashion in the Vineyards
  Benefit: Annual Fashion in the Vineyards fashion Show benefiting the Boys & Girls Club Valley of the Moon in Sonoma. Fashion in the Vineyards is one special event! Glamorous models strut their stuff on the elevated catwalk wearing the latest elegant fashions. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $150Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8544 x106

• September 18 - 19 -- Kenwood Vineyards Harvest Tour
  Wine Education: Come tour Kenwood Vineyards at the height of Harvest. Get a first hand tour of our facility and finish with a food and wine pairing overlooking the beautiful vineyards. We will conclude with a special viewing of original art pieces from the renowned Artist Series Cabernet Collection. 9592 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $25/personTime: 11a.m., 1p.m., 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.4228

• September 18 -- Harvest Hike at Kunde Family Estate
  Recreation, Wine Education: This hike, conducted by 4th generation winegrower, Jeff Kunde, will take you up to 1,400 feet in the Mayacamas Mountain range, with breathtaking panoramic views along the way. The hike will conclude with a wine tasting and lunch overlooking the Sonoma Valley.
  Fee: $60 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534

• September 18 -- Fiesta de Independencia
  Celebration: Celebrate Mexico's bi-centennial anniversary with a taste of Mexico in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games and activities for the whole family. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 18 -- Quarryhill - Music in the Garden
  Live Music: Quarryhill Botanical Garden wraps up its summer music series with Classic Rock from the Phat Barbees. 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 Gllen
  Fee: Call for information Time: Garden opens at 4:30 p.m./Performance at 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3166

• September 19 -- Garrison Keillor at the Wells Fargo Center
  Performing Arts: America’s foremost humorist and social pundit, Garrison Keillor brings his wonderful, dry sense of humor to the stage in Santa Rosa. True to his radio form, Keillor shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $49 - $75Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 19 -- Petaluma's annual Poetry Walk
  Celebration, Performing Arts: The walk affords an opportunity to experience the music of words in a unique setting that stirs the soul. All events within six easy walking blocks of one another. Each event features award-winning, celebrated poets presenting their work, music and the special ambiance of Historic Petaluma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707)763.4271

• September 19 -- Cruise'n Classic Car Sunday at B.R. Cohn
  Exhibition: Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a classic care 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 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 330.4064

• September 19 -- D.I.Y. Delicious Book Signing
  Food & Wine Education: Jimtown Store invites you to meet special friend Vanessa Barrington Author of D.I.Y. Delicious: Recipes and Ideas for Simple Food from Scratch. Photographs by Sara Remington. Enjoy tastes of Vanessa's Recipes. RSVP to Jimtown (707) 433-1212. 6706 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212

• September 19 -- Paella Party @ B.R Cohn
  Celebration: Treat yourself to a memorable food and wine and music experience at B.R. Cohn Winery with Chef Gerard Nebesky (Winner of the paella throw down with Bobby Flay) as he cooks up his vibrant, authentic paella! David Brewer will be playing The Flamenco Guitar. Call for reservations. 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen, CA
  Fee: $75, $55 wine club membersTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924

• September 21 -- Tony Bennett at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: The world‘s most boyish octogenarian and an international treasure, Tony Bennett brings his signature hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and much more to our intimate 1,600-seat theater. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $50 - $149.50Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 23 -- Heart at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: With songs like “Crazy on You,” and “Barracuda,” Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women could rock! Today, the iconic rock duo is still at it, touring nationwide in support of their new album “Red Velvet Car” and stopping for just one night in Santa Rosa. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $25 - $115Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 24-25 -- Old Grove Festival
  Festival, Benefit: The annual Old Grove Festival takes place at the historic Redwood Forest Theater in Armstrong Redwoods SNR. This year's event features Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands with opening act Edge of Town for "Hoedown in the Redwoods", Russian River Revue and Ledward Kaapana with opening act, Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia Dance Troupe for "Aloha in the Grove". Food and beverages including beer and wine will be sold at each event. Picnics are welcome, but no alcohol may be brought into the theater. Saturday evening enjoy The Great Hawaiian Feast for $10 per person. Purchase dinner tickets at the same time you purchase tickets for Ledward Kaapana. Benefit for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 869.9177

• September 24 - 26 -- Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
  Festival: The 113th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is an annual time to pause and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. It is also a time of fun and sharing -- of history and tradition -- and of the superior wines and fine foods which are the heritage of Sonoma Valley. History at its Vintage best! Wine, Art, Food, Childrens Activities, Contests, Music, Auctions, Crafts, Big Parade!! Various locations in and around Sonoma's famous plaza.
  Fee: Varies with eventTime: Varies by day and event. Phone Number: (707) 996.2109

• September 24 - 26 -- Sebastopol Celtic World Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: With a wide array of Celtic crafts and wares, fine foods, workshops, dancers, children's activities, microbrewed ale, and choice wines, The Sebastopol Celtic Festival has developed a reputation for presenting quality world-class entertainment in a warm and inviting setting, influencing many of the performers to stay during daytime festivities over the weekend. This year's line up of performers will live up to that reputation in the highest regard. Sebastopol Community Center and Laguna Youth Park and ball field.
  Fee: VariesTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.1511

• September 24 -- B.R. Cohn Winery Winemaker Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes Bruce Cohn, Proprietor, for a spectacular 4-course dinner that will be paired with B.R. Cohn Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon Port. Reservations are a must for this very popular event.
  Fee: $89 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2751

• September 25 -- Healdsburg Arts Festival
  Festival: Plaza Arts Center is pleased to present the Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival. The festival features more than 80 juried artists, fine arts and crafts, a Children's Art Zone, food, wine, music, family entertainment and activities. The proceeds benefit the mission of Plaza Arts to enrich the artistic life of our community. Downtown Healdsburg, on the Square
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1970

• September 25 - 26 -- Waves to Wine MS Bike Tour
  Recreation, Benefit: Join us for Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride 2010. Experience an unforgettable two day journey from San Francisco up Highway 1 to Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Be one of more than 2,000 riders committed to help move us closer toward a world free of MS, while enjoying incredible views and stunning landscapes. Call to sign up.
  Fee: DonationTime: 6:30 a.m. start time Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

• September 25 -- Russian Riverfest
  Festival: Join us for an outstanding dinner, a great time with friends on the River, incredible music by The Cahoots and world class organic wine and beer. Burke’s Canoes in Forestville, CA
  Fee: Call for information & advance ticketsTime: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1958

• September 25 -- Hill On Wheels Car Show & Festival
  Celebration, Family Fun: Enjoy a 9-category car show including vintage & classic autos and pickup trucks, both stock and modified; also Huli-Huli chicken barbecue, lively music, opportunity drawing, children's carnival and other activities. Plenty of time for good old-fashioned family fun and visiting.
  Fee: Free admition; $30 car show registration,$40 day of eventTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.2454

• September 25 -- MercyMe at the Wells Fargo Center
  Live Music: Join the platinum-selling group that brought you “I Can Only Imagine” and “Word Of God Speak,” performing live in Santa Rosa! Theirs is a worshipful heart placed in progressive pop/rock structure, most recently shared on their new release “The Generous Mr. Lovewell.” 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $25 - $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• September 25 -- Harvest Seminar at Kendall-Jackson Wine Center
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what it's like to harvest grapes for your own wine label? Now's your chance to find out. Our vineyard manager will have several rows of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay grapes for us to harvest. Afterward, we'll press them and our Wine Educator will take us through the steps of fermentation. 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton, Ca
  Fee: $50, $35 wine club membersTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: RSVP (800) 769.3649

• September 25 -- Halloween and Vine
  Exhibition: Held in the heart of historic Petaluma. Artisans from across the country gather to show and sell their spirited one-of-a-kind Halloween art to the public. Come and see the creative spirits that will leave you spellbound. It's the best Halloween show in the West for the past 13 years! Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma
  Fee: $5Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.0462

• September 25 -- Baby & Child Fair
  Fair, Family Fun: Everything you need in one place—from pre-conception to pre-K. Shop for the perfect party place or photographer! Connect with support groups, health care providers, and pediatric specialists. Find work-from-home options. Shop for handmade arts and crafts, toys, and more. Plus insurance options and financial planning for growing families.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 586.9562

• September 25 -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West
  Benefit: Enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife presentations, African-inspired cuisine, great local wines, African entertainment and silent and live auctions. Help us support our Discover Africa program, connecting under-served children to the beauty of nature and wildlife. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $150Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101

• September 25 -- 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

• September 25 -- Ives Quartet with World Premiere
  Live Music: The Ives Quartet present powerful live-music experiences, balancing established classics with lesser known works that introduce listeners to exciting new music. For the Redwood Arts Council concert, they will premiere Crisis and Overcoming, by Bay Area's Dane Rudhyar.
  Fee: $25Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 874.1124

• September 25 -- Taste of Petaluma
  Benefit, Celebration: Embark on a culinary journey of our finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and food purveyors, galleries and shops. Don't miss the annual “Taste of Petaluma” where you’ll sample everything that Petaluma’s upscale culinary scene has to offer in one afternoon. This event will benefit Cinnabar Theater, now in its 38th year!

  Fee: $50 pre-sale, $60 at the doorTime: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• September 25 -- Dog Days at Amista Vineyards and CCI
  Benefit: Bring your dog walk through the vineyards and have a photograph taken with your canine friend in the beautiful vineyards. Plus, Gold Medal Wine Tasting, Chocolate truffle tasting, Olive Oil Tasting from Dry Creek Olive Co, breads from Costeaux French Bakery, raffle prizes and Making Friends. Benefit for Canine Companion for Independence. 3310 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $20Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.9200

• September 25 -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night
  Celebration: Taste Sonoma County's finest wines and foods! This prelude to the Fair announces the award-winning wines from the largest regional wine competition in the nation. Join wine and food industry leaders as winners are announced. Admission includes commemorative glass, award winners booklet, tasting plate and unlimited wine and food tasting. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $65Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4203

• September 25 -- Lulu Powers "Food to Flowers" Book Signing
  Food Education: Since founding her catering company, St. Francis friend and chef to the stars Lulu Powers has become one of the most sought after caterers,delighting clients with her inspired take on entertaining, investing every detail, from food to decor, with distinctive sparkle and personality. St. Francis Winery, 100 Pythian Rd. at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE

• September 25 -- Sonoma County Book Festival
  Festival: Join us at Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square for a free,celebration of literacy and the literary arts. The Sonoma County Book Festival will feature nationally recognized poets, novelists, screenwriters, children's authors, publishers, bookstores, exhibits, story tellers, comedian acts & so much more!
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.8784

• September 25 -- Corvettes at the Castle
  Celebration: Come to see your favorite vintage Corvette! Create the perfect wine country picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace and enjoy wine tasting in our Oak Grove. Ledson Winery, 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.3810

• September 25 -- EarleFest
  Live Music: Northern California’s premier Americana music festival! Stellar lineup:James McMurtry,Dave Alvin&the Guilty Women, The Belleville Outfit,Three at Last,St.Peterbilt & Tone Bent. Two stages. Delicious BBQ,beverages,Silent Auction,Raffle for a chance to win an acoustic/electric guitar. Bring the family to celebrate Americana!
  Fee: $20 Advance / $25 Day ofTime: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Gates open at Noon Phone Number: (707) 523.3222

• September 26 -- The Great West End Hand-Car Regatta & Exposition
  Recreation: The Handcar Regatta represents a public celebration of Mechanical, Visual, Culinary, and Costumed Performing Arts combined with an inclusive concept of Community Participation and Human Ingenuity embracing sustainability, alternative transportation, and good old fashioned fun. Located at Railroad Square in the old downtown Santa Rosa "Depot Park" between 4th and 5th Streets near Wilson Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• September 26 -- Petaluma Downtown Fall Antique Faire
  Antiques: Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop. All proceeds benefit the Petaluma Downtown Association for future shows. Downtown Petaluma
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348

• September 26 -- DSLC fundraiser "Music in the Vines"
  Live Music, Benefit: On Sunday, September 26th, 1 - 5 pm DSLC is going to hold the annual fundraiser event “Music in the Vines” at the DeLorimier Winery. Guests will enjoy live Classic & Original Blues music with The Hellhounds, gourmet food and local wine, and have a chance to win great prizes at our Silent Auction. 2001 California 128, Geyserville, CA
  Fee: $45 reserved, $55 at the doorTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 528.2745

• September 26 -- Porsches at the Palace
  Celebration: This is our 11th annual Porsche aficionado event. Come to see your favorite vintage vehicle! Create the perfect wine country picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace and enjoy wine tasting in our Oak Grove. Ledson Winery 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.3810

• September 26 -- 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

• September 29 -- Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company
  Performing Arts: Join us for an evening with one of the world’s most celebrated folk dance ensembles. From the faraway slopes of the Luzon Mountains to the splendor of Mindanao; the clamor of gongs, flash of weaponry as warriors prime for battle and maidens in exquisite garments promise a spectacle for the senses, all brought to life through dance, acrobatics and song. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $15 - $35Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

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. Walk-ins welcome. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 11 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

• 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

• 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 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 4 - September 6 -- Mirror Mirror - Reflections
  Exhibition, Reception: Mirror Mirror - Reflections , is a juried mixed media show. This innovative show will reflects different perspectives on the meaning of reflection : real and interpretative. Opening Reception : Fri. August 6, 5 - 8 pm. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza Street Healdsburg, Ca
  Fee: FreeTime: Open daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1970

• August 19 - September 12 -- Petaluma Summer Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Cinnabar Theater hosts Petaluma's annual summer musical festival event, from Aug. 19 to Sept. 12, featuring a variety concerts and events at Cinnabar Theater and various Petaluma venues and outdoor locations.
  Fee: $60-$181Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• August 19 - September 12, 2010 -- Ella: The American Dream
  Performing Arts: 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. Cinnabar Performing Arts Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA
  Fee: $25 - $35Time: Thurs-Sat 8 p.m./Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• August 28 - January 23, 2011 -- 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: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5p.m. /Sat-Sun 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• September 13 - November 21 -- "Hands on Harvest" at Windsor Oaks
  Wine Education: Enjoy a real behind the scenes experience! Start with a 4-wheel drive vineyard tour with hands-on vineyard activity.Enjoy in-depth exposure to artisan winemaking techniques, then taste our finished small lot artisan wines. Highlights include picking grapes, "punching down", tasting juice at various stages and more! 10810 Hillview Road, Windsor, Ca
  Fee: $50pp StartingTime: By Appointment Phone Number: (707) 433.4050

• September 16 - November 22 -- "The Vietnam Experience"
  Exhibition: Take a tour through Vietnam War history guided by the allied vets who lived It at the Petaluma Museum’s newest exhibit titled The Vietnam Experience: A Soldier’s Story opening Sept. 16, in the Petaluma Museum at 20 Fourth St. in the Northern California city that has been called America’s quintessential hometown.
  Fee: $3 donationTime: Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 778.4398

• September 20 - November 13 -- Imagining The Pomo Way
  Exhibition: Artists from the Sebastopol Gallery will be showing works that interpret "Imagining the Pomo Way" and joining in the celebration of Pomo month in Sebastopol in October. Reception Oct 2, 5-7pm with Albert Tenaya,native flute and Pomo singer Armando Williams. 150 N Main St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.7200

• September 22 - February 21 -- New Exbibit: Searching Out New Territory: Experiments in Peanuts
  Exhibition: Charles Schulz tested the bounds of his comic world from time to time, but quickly learned to discard characters, themes and portrayals that distracted from the strip. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: Free to members, adults:$10, kids:$5.Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays,10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekends Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• 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

• Every Tuesday, June 1 - October 26, 2010 -- Healdsburg Farmers' Market
  Market: A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available, as well as cheese, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat and fresh eggs. North and Vine Streets, two blocks NW of the Plaza, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-1956

• 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, 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 & 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, 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 Friday, June 11 - September 3, 2010 -- Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market
  Market: Local farmers will be selling produce, flowers, crafts, olive oil, baked goods and more. Downtown Cloverdale, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 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

• 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 and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: This lovely wine country experience features local cheeses paired with our Tasting Room exclusive wines. Reservations required. Group size limited to 12 people. Please call for reservations and more information. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999 x2

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

• 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

• 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 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

• 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 -- 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

• 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 Thursday of Every Month -- Downtown Sebastopol Artwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Begins at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and continues into local businesses, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Downtown Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• March 19, May 7, June 19, August 6, September 17, October 29, 2010 -- 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

• May 15, June 25, Aug 14, Sept 25, November 12 & 19, Dec 4, 2010 -- 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