New Reasons to Visit Sonoma's Wine Country

. March 25, 2009

SONOMA COUNTY, CA, March 25, 2009 - A hint of spring is teasing, tempting you to throw off the shackles of cabin fever and explore something new. And, with a full slate of events -- from concerts to winemaker dinners -- spring is the perfect time to visit Sonoma County's wine country. Read more about these and other events, and book your trip on www.sonomacounty.com.

APRIL

Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson

Two Legends Two Guitars

April 1

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road

Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

Kris Kristofferson and Merle Haggard performing together for the first time.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

Wine Country Chefs of Tomorrow

April 1

Vintners Inn Event Center

4350 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa

(707) 523-3728

An outstanding Balanced Budget Dinner and the Recession Proof Dueling Chefs, featuring renowned local chefs Mark Stark, of Stark Reality Restaurants, and Zoi Antonitsas, a contestant of BRAVO's fourth season Top Chef and chef at zazu restaurant.

Sonoma International

Film Festival

April 1-5

Sonoma Plaza

1 The Plaza, Sonoma

(707) 933-2600

Celebrating the senses; the best in film, food, wine, art and music. A five-day festival of independent films.

www.sonomafilmfest.org

Chateau St. Jean

Winemaker Dinner

April 2

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma

(707) 939-2467

Chef Andrew Cain joins with many of Sonoma Valley's finest wineries to create a meritage of winemaker dinners at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's Sante. Reservations a must.

www.fairmont.com/sonoma

Bearfoot

April 2

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road

Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

Texas pop-rockers create deeply American music. Northern ballads are tempered by back-alley Southern blues, while jazz stomp meets Appalachian breakdown.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival

April 2-18

Gualala Arts Center

46501 Gualala Road, Gualala

Whales, wine and jazz. Jazz is front and center, activities include dinner and jazz, brunch and jazz, wine and jazz.

www.gualalaarts.org

Cooking Class @ The GreenGrocer,

April 3

The GreenGrocer

434 Emily Rose Circle, Windsor

(707) 837-8113

Knife Skills 101. The GreenGrocer has ongoing classes. Visit www.sonomacounty.com/events for more information.

www.windsorgreengrocer.com

Vincent

April 3

6th Street Playhouse

52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa

(707) 523-4185

Based on correspondence between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo, this show received critical acclaim at the 2008 International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh.

www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

Cooking Class @ The GreenGrocer

April 4

The GreenGrocer

434 Emily Rose Circle, Windsor

(707) 837-8113

Sauce & Soups. The GreenGrocer has ongoing classes. Visit www.sonomacounty.com/events for more information.

www.windsorgreengrocer.com

Tour de Force - A Discovery of

Chalk Hill Road

April 4

The Chalk Hill Road Collective

(707) 657-4835

Four Chalk Hill Road wineries - Chateau Felice, Verite, Chalk Hill, and Lancaster Estate - come together to present a day of fine wines, delectable food.

chalkhill.com/NewsEvents/Calendar

Say Cheese!

April 4

Lambert Bridge Winery

4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(800) 975-0555 x13

You will find an array of flavors in cheeses from Sonoma County and all over the world that come together with Lambert Bridge wines.

www.lambertbridge.com

22nd Annual Pick of the Vine

April 4

Sonoma County Fairgrounds

1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 526-4108

At this food and wine event, 35 premier Sonoma County wineries pour award-

winning wines, and local caterers provide hors d'oeuvres and delicacies.

www.senioradvocacyservices.org/Pages/FrameLinksEvents.html

Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival

April 4

Westside Park Westside Road

Bodega Bay

(707) 377-4004

Parade of boats, blessing of the fleet, live music, food booths, wine tasting, beer, pet parade, many craft booths, build a boat and make it float.

bbfishfest.com

Mutt Lynch Winery BARKUS

Wine & Treat Event

April 4

Mutt Lynch Winery

1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(707) 942-8167

Honoring the god of wine Bacchus, Mutt Lynch Winery is planning a BARKUS wine and food event unlike any other.

www.muttlynchwinery.com

Wine Tasting Every Saturday

April 4-25

The GreenGrocer

434 Emily Rose Circle, Windsor

(707) 837-8113

Free wine tasting Saturday evenings

tapas menu, wines by the glass.

www.windsorgreengrocer.com

A Taste of Spring

April 5

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(800) 831-0381

The event features new vintages of Ferrari-Carano's award-winning wines. Stroll through the gardens, tour the tank room, barrel room, underground cellar, and Enoteca, tasting wines and nibbling on small bites along the way. Reservations are recommended.

www.ferrari-carano.com

Habib Koite and Bamada

April 5

Sebastopol Community Center

390 Morris St., Sebastopol

(707) 823-1511

One of Africa's most exciting performers, Habib Koite plays music that reflects the diverse musical traditions of his Malian homeland while remaining connected to his cosmopolitan life experiences.

www.cumuluspresents.com

The Moody Blues

April 7

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

The Moody Blues are one of the most enduring and beloved rock bands in music history.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

Winemaker Dinner with John

Lancaster of Skylark Wine Company

April 9

Village Inn & Restaurant

20822 River Blvd., Monte Rio

(707) 865-0565, dinner reservations

Guests pick their own two-course dinners to pair with several wines from featured winemakers. The Village Inn is offering a special room rate to winemaker dinner guests.

www.villageinn-ca.com

Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman

April 9

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

Celebrate with two of Christian music's most influential artists performing together in concert for the first time ever.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

Petaluma Gallery Group Second Friday Art Walk

April 10 - June 12, second Friday of every month, 5 to 8 p.m.

Downtown Petaluma 2nd & C Streets, Petaluma

(707) 773-3393

Petaluma Art Walk is a self-guided walking tour of 10 establishments where you will find fine art collections from all over the US. Art demonstrations, fine food and live music.

www.petalumadowntown.com

Monte Rio Wine Tasting Group

April 13 - June 8

Monte Rio Parks and Recreation and

Park District

20488 Highway 16, Monte Rio

(707) 865-9956

The Monte Rio Wine Tasting Group, led by Mat and Barb Gustafson, is open to anyone with an interest in wine. Series schedule: April 13 - White Varietals, May 11 - Red Varietals.

Reservations required.

www.mrrpd.org

Cooking Class with Chef John Ash

April 16

Vintners Inn/John Ash & Company

4350 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa

Contemporary seafood recipes with an eye toward sustainability, this class will feature seafoods that draw their inspiration from several cuisines around the world.

www.vintnersinn.com

Dinner with the Winemaker -

Grgich Hills Cellar

April 17

The Inn at the Tides

800 Highway One, Bodega Bay

(800) 541-7788

Miljenko 'Mike' Grgich, owner/winemaker, hosts a wonderful four-course dinner with specially selected Grgich Hills Cellar wines to complement each course. Reservations a must.

www.innatthetides.com

Dark Star Orchestra

April 17

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

Ansel Adams: MasterWorks

April 17 - July 15

Sonoma County Museum

425 7th Street, Santa Rosa

(707) 579-1500 x 13

This collection of works by Ansel Adams (1902 -1984) represents a selection Adams made late in his life to serve as a succinct representation of his life's work.

www.sonomacountymuseum.org

It's All In The Glass!

April 18

Lambert Bridge Winery

4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(800) 975-0555 x13

Experience four wines in their

appropriate glass, then compare it to the same wines served in a glass not specialized for its varietal. Take your Riedel glasses home.

www.lambertbridge.com

Tax Relief Winery Dinner

April 18

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa

(888) 675-WINE x 255

Executive Chef David Bush will take special care to prepare a gourmet comfort food menu paired with wine to help take the edge off the April 15 deadline. Reservations required.

www.stfranciswinery.com

Winemaker Dinner with Dick Schultz of Everett Ridge and Esterlina

Vineyards

April 19

Village Inn & Restaurant

20822 River Blvd., Monte Rio

(707) 865-0565, dinner reservations

Guests pick their own two-course dinners from the restaurant's wine-friendly menu to pair with several exceptional wines from featured winemakers. The Village Inn is offering a special room rate to winemaker dinner guests.

www.villageinn-ca.com

Old-Fashioned Chicken Barbecue

April 19

Ray Miller Community Center,

Cotati Room

216 E. School St., Cotati

(707) 795-5508

Join in the small-town fun at the Old-Fashioned Chicken Barbecue with all the fixin's. Tap your toes to good ol' bluegrass tunes of yesterday.

Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Blending Seminar

April 25

Kendall-Jackson Wine Center

5007 Fulton Road

JacLyn (888) 935-0088; Connie (800) 769-3649 for reservations

Join Kendall-Jackson wine educators for a seminar on the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon. Seminar will be followed by creating your own blend. The "best blend" winner will receive a special prize. Lunch paired with Kendall-Jackson wines follows the seminar.

www.kj.com

28th Annual Butter

& Egg Days Celebration

April 25

Historic Downtown Petaluma

(707) 763-0344

Parade at noon with marching bands, colorful floats, through Historic Downtown Petaluma. A festival of food, fun, arts and crafts, and kids activities.

www.butterandeggdays.com

Doran Beach Castles

& Kites Festival

April 25

(707) 875-3866

Doran Regional Park, Bodega Bay

Build sand castles and sand art. Learn how to make and fly kites.

bodegabay.com

63rd Annual Apple Blossom

Festival & Parade

April 25-26

Sebastopol

(877) 828-4748

Food & wine pavillion of local Sonoma County products, old-fashioned parade down Main Street, arts and crafts, music, children's activities and more.

www.sebastopolappleblossom.org

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

April 25-26

(707) 433-3031

Wineries create themes to highlight wine, paired with food and entertainment. Best current releases, library wines and special bottlings only available during Passport.

www.wdcv.com

Sustainable Winegrowing Hike at Kunde Family Estate Winery

April 25 - June 20

Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards

10155 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood

(707) 833-5501 x334, reservations necessary

Join docent Bill Myers on a hike through Kunde Estate's distinct eco-systems, each one contributing to the process of sustainable winegrowing. The hike will conclude at the tasting room, where invigorated hikers can sample Kunde's handcrafted estate-grown wines.

www.kunde.com

Petaluma Spring Antique Fair

April 26

Historic Downtown Petaluma

(707) 762-9348

Walk the historic streets lined with Victorian buildings where more than 180 vendors offer antiques and unique collectibles.

www.petalumadowntown.com

Boz Scaggs

April 28

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 546-3600

Grammy Award-winning artist Boz Scaggs will perform hits that are constantly requested like "Lowdown," "We're All Aone," and many others.

wellsfargocenterarts.org

MAY

Sbragia Family Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

May 2

Sbragia Family Vineyards

9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville

(707) 473-2992 x10

Enjoy an elegant multi-course meal paired perfectly with wines with the Sbragia Family, vineyard owners and staff. This event books up fast! Dress is semi-formal. Limited seating available.

www.sbragia.com

Cinco de Mayo

May 2

Windsor

(707) 838-1260

Mariachi bands, dancers, children's crafts and Mexican food items for sale.

www.townofwindsor.com

Cinco de Mayo at Robledo Family Winery

May 2

Robledo Family Winery

21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma

(707) 939-6903

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with delicious Mexican cuisine paired with Robledo wines. Enjoy live entertainment and wine specials. Reservations only.

www.robledofamilywinery.com

Wildflower Chapel Hike

May 2-3

Nicholson Ranch

4200 Napa Road, Sonoma

Intermediate-level hike around the Nicholson Family Ranch; including a visit with Aslan the Lion, a stop at the Greek Family Chapel, and a gourmet lunch served underneath ancient live oaks catered by Broadway Catering & Events.

www.nicholsonranch.com

Escape to Wine Country - Landmark Vineyards

May 2 - June 13

Landmark Vineyards

101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

(707) 833-0228

Enjoy live music by Mark McDonald, wine by the glass in the courtyard, and complimentary horse-drawn wagon tours at Landmark Vineyards.

www.landmarkwine.com

Winemaker Dinner with

Philip Staehle of Enkidu Wine

May 3

Village Inn & Restaurant

20822 River Blvd., Monte Rio

(707) 865-0565, dinner reservations

www.villageinn-ca.com

Benziger Winemaker Dinner

May 6

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma

(707) 939-2467

Chef Andrew Cain joins with many of Sonoma Valley's finest wineries to create a meritage of winemaker dinners at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's Sante. Reservations are required.

www.fairmont.com/sonoma

25th Architectural Tour & Tasting

May 9

Redwood Coast

(707) 884-4343

Self guided tour with a variety of

spectacular houses sited from bluff

edge to secluded forest glen. Silent

and live wine auction and drawing.

www.simsc.org

Great Chili Cookoff

May 9

Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds

Herzog Hall Petaluma

(707) 763-8920

The 12th annual Great Chili Cookoff Salsa and Beer Tasting fires up with 40 challengers heating up the competition. Vote for your favorite chili, salsa and beer. Call for tickets.

www.greatchilicookoff.com

Kunde Family Estate Winery Eco-Tour Dog Hike with Jeff Kunde

May 9

Kunde Family Estate Winery

10155 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood

(707) 833-5501 x334

A moderately strenuous hike will take you and your pet from the Sonoma Valley floor up to 1,400 feet into the Mayacamas Mountain range. The hike will conclude with a wine tasting and a wine country box lunch overlooking the Sonoma Valley and will include water bar and treats for the dogs. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please no children under 5.

www.kunde.com

Living History Day

May 9

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma

(707) 762-4871

Volunteers re-create life in the 1840s Mexican-era California. Enjoy craft demonstrations and historical skits that re-enact the times leading up to Petaluma's birth as a city 150 years ago.

www.petalumaadobe.com

Take Mom to Lunch at

Landmark Vineyards

May 9

Landmark Vineyards

101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

(707) 833-0228

Landmark will be serving a delicious lunch for moms and their families. Live music by John Simon. Complimentary horse-drawn wagon tours all day.

www.landmarkwine.com

Celebrate Mother's Day at

Quivira Vineyards & Winery

May 10

Quivira Vineyards

4900 West Dry Creek Road

Healdsburg

(707) 433-8333

Come visit this organic and biodynamic winery and garden in beautiful Dry Creek Valley. Celebrate Mom with complimentary wine tastings, discounts and, of course, flowers!

www.quivirawine.com

Cooking Class with Chef John Ash

May 14

Vintners Inn/John Ash & Company

4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa

Cooking for Mom, John will present a menu that he promises is easy to do and which just might become a tradition in your house.

www.vintnersinn.com

Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti

May 14-16

Historic Downtown Petaluma

Petaluma

(707) 762-3394 or (707) 769-0429

A tribute to George Lucas' timeless, coming-of-age film, American Graffiti, takes place on the streets where most of the memorable scenes were filmed. This annual community celebration commemorates classic American cars, cruising the "main drag," rock 'n roll music and the "happy days" of the early

'50s and '60s. Be there or be square,

baby!

www.americangraffiti.net

Dinner with the Winemaker -

Kunde Family Estate Winery

May 15

The Inn at the Tides

800 Highway One, Bodega Bay

(800) 541-7788

Jeff Kunde hosts a wonderful four-course dinner with specially selected Kunde Estate wines to complement each course. Special room rates available to winemaker dinner guests. Reservations a must.

www.innatthetides.com

Kawasaki AMA Showdown

May 15-17

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

(800) 870-RACE

The fastest riders on two wheels return to Infineon Raceway for another great doubleheader weekend of racing at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.

www.infineonraceway.com

Women's Weekend

May 15-18

Guerneville

(707) 869-9000

Northern California's premier lesbian weekend getaway.

www.gayrussianriver.com

Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival

May 16

Santa Rosa

(707) 542-7673

Santa Rosa's community parade and Burbank's gardens are blooming riots

of color.

www.roseparadefestival.com

Passport to Sonoma Valley

May 16-17

Participating Wineries Locations -

Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood

(707) 935-0803

Explore the charm of Sonoma Valley, California's Original Wine Country. Tour one day or the entire weekend as more than 40 Sonoma Valley wineries present over 250 exceptional wines, delicious food pairings and delightful amusement.

www.sonomavalleywine.com

Ravenswood After Hours with 'Uncle Bob' Williams

May 20 - June 24

Ravenswood Winery

18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma

(707) 933-2332

Unwind in the relaxing tasting room with Ravenswood wine, light snacks and the high hilarity brought to you by your host, Bob Williams. Please RSVP.

www.ravenswood-wine.com

Ravenswood Bedrock Vineyard Tour

May 21

Ravenswood Winery

18701 Gehricke Rd., Sonoma

(707) 933-2332

Join wine educator, Dave Miles, for a narrated walk in the historical Bedrock Vineyard. Enjoy a Sonoma bounty of artisan cheeses, pates, and breads paired with Ravenswood Bedrock Vineyard Wines. Reservations needed.

www.ravenswood-wine.com

Sonoma Jazz +

May 21-24

Field of Dreams

151 First Street, Sonoma

[email protected]

(866) 468-8355

Sonoma Jazz + is a four-day, Memorial Day weekend celebration of world-class music, food and wine steeped in the relaxing ambiance of California wine country. This year's line up includes Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Keb' Mo', Joe Cocker, Shelby Lynne, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Ziggy Marley, and Chris Isaak. Wine & Song around the Plaza takes place Saturday and Sunday afternoons, featuring perfect pairings of the Bay Area's best musicians and Sonoma Valley's finest wines.

www.sonomajazz.org

Arista Winery - Pinot and Paella

May 23

Arista Winery

7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg

707-473-0606

Discover a fun afternoon of Pinot and paella tasting at the newly developed event area, The Terrace. Taste some of the new 2007 wines and some upcoming 2008 wines straight out of the barrel with some fantastic varieties of paella.

www.aristawinery.com

Oysterpalooza 2009

May 24

Rocker Oysterfeller's

14415 Coast Highway 1, Valley Ford

(707) 876-1983

Sunshine celebration of the bivalve with five bands, dancing, BBQ oysters, pit-smoked meats and tasty sides.

www.rockeroysterfellers.com

4th Annual Carneros

Heritage Festival

May 30

The Donum Estate

24520 Ramal Road, Sonoma

(707) 253-2678

The Carneros Heritage Fest is one of the nation's only family-friendly wine and food festivals. Carneros wine and food pairings, lamb barbecue, Napa-Sonoma Young Chef Throwdown, sheepherding, falconry, artisan foods, environment and ecology exhibits, hay rides, hay maze, music, winegrape growers pavilion, vineyard rides and more.

www.carnerosheritagefest.com

Wine Country Classic

May 30-31

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

(800) 870-RACE

Enjoy a celebration of the world's finest vintage race cars, when the 23rd annual Wine Country Classic historic car races return to Infineon Raceway in 2009.

www.infineonraceway.com

Mugnaini Wood-Fired Oven

Cooking Classes

May 30 - June 20

Lambert Bridge Winery

4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(800) 975-0555 x13

Andrea Mugnaini, known as the ambassador of wood-fired cooking, demonstrates a variety of roasting and grilling techniques in the Mugnaini Tuscan ovens in Lambert Bridge's al fresco kitchen. Enjoy great wines while tasting the foods created from the beautiful garden you will tour with Andrea.

www.lambertbridge.com

Timber Crest Farms

Neighborhood Celebration

May 31

Timber Crest Farms Collective

4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg

(707) 433-0422

An afternoon of wine, food, music and fun in beautiful Dry Creek Valley. More than 10 amazing small family producers, all in one beautiful location. Home to four wineries, one collaborative tasting room of six individual wineries, an olive oil producer and more!

timbercrest.com

JUNE

Summer Nights on the Green

June through August, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Windsor

(707) 838-1260

Farmers market and food vendors.

Thursday evenings will feature live concerts. Tuesday evenings feature kids' movies.

www.townofwindsor.com

Escape to Wine Country -

Landmark Vineyards

May 2 - June 13

Landmark Vineyards

101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

(707) 833-0228

Enjoy live music by Mark McDonald, wine by the glass in the courtyard, and complimentary horse-drawn wagon tours.

www.landmarkwine.com

7th Annual Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise

June 11-12

2375 West 3rd Street - 3330 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa

(707) 575-3267

Four full days of events includes cars, food, music, a back roads poker run, and much more.

www.peggysuescruise.com

Landmark Winemaker Dinner

June 3

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma

(707) 939-2467

Chef Andrew Cain joins with many of Sonoma Valley's finest wineries to create a meritage of winemaker dinners at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's Sante. Reservations are required.

www.fairmont.com/sonoma

Taste Alexander Valley - Friday Night Kick-off Dinner

June 5

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, Healdsburg

(888) 463-0207

Kick off the Taste Alexander Valley weekend, dine with winemakers and growers as they share their stories of the Valley. Enjoy dinner by renowned Park Avenue Catering.

alexandervalley.org

Crane Creek Cuvee Vertical Gala Dinner

June 6

Lambert Bridge Winery

4085 West Dry Creek Road

Healdsburg

(800) 975-0555 x13

Taste through a 10-year vertical of Crane Creek Cuvee, a highly acclaimed Pomerol-style wine. You will be guided through the complete retrospective starting with the first vintage, 1994, to current release, 2005. Reservations required.

www.lambertbridge.com

Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

June 6

Landmark Vineyards

(707) 833-0228

101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

Hike Sugarloaf Mountain with experienced guide, Lonnie Greenfield. Enjoy the wild flowers, babbling brooks, and spectacular views. Then return to Landmark for a boxed wine-country lunch. Reservations required.

www.landmarkwine.com

Beerfest

June 6

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

50 Mark West Springs Road

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

(707) 546-3600

Microbrews and food tasting with more than 35 microbreweries and gourmet food purveyors. Face to Face/Sonoma County AIDS Network receives proceeds from The Beerfest.

http://www.f2f.org/beerfest.html

Art at the Source Open Studio Tour

June 6-7 & June 13-14

Sebastopol

(707) 829-4797

Self-guided studio tour. Meet over 100 of the area's finest artists, see how and where they work and purchase their art. Maps are free at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

www.artatthesource.org

Taste Alexander Valley

June 6-7

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

Healdsburg

(888) 289-4637

Taste exclusive Alexander Valley wines,

enjoy gracious hospitality, tantalizing food and entertainment. This year's event will explore Alexander Valley "Through the Decades" as each winery will present their personal history relative to a chosen decade.

alexandervalley.org

5th Annual Pinot Family Reunion

June 7

Vintners Inn Event Center

4350 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa

(707) 575-7350

More than 40 wineries will participate in a wine and food tasting at Vintners Inn Event Center, followed by a family-style dinner at John Ash & Co. Restaurant.

The tasting and three-course dinner

will be paired with some of Sonoma County's top Pinot varietals.

johnashrestaurant.com

Harmony Festival

June 12-14

Sonoma County Fairgrounds

1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 861-2035

Natural health and alternative healing workshops, food, exhibits, global bazaar, beer and wine gardens.

www.harmonyfestival.com

Russian River Passport 2009

June 13

RoadHouse Winery

8375 Westside Rd., Healdsburg

(707) 473-9203

Annual event highlighting the wineries, vineyards, and beauty of Russian River Valley. Each winery will offer special foods to complement their wines. Reservations required.

www.russianriverpassport.com

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic

June 13

Keiser Park, Windsor

Hot-air balloon festival with more than 30 balloons, multicolored balloon glow choreographed to music, tethered balloon rides, kids play land, food, arts and crafts. Pre-sale tickets at all Exchange Banks.

schabc.org

Sbragia Family Vineyards

Lobster Feed

June 13

Sbragia Family Vineyards,

9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville

(707) 473-2992 x.10

Join Sbragia Family Vineyards for lobster, wine and sunset on the terrace. Reservations required.

www.sbragia.com

The Wedding Singer

June 18-30

Summer Repertory Theatre

Burbank Auditorium

1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

(707) 527-4343

It's 1985 and Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own, until he meets Julia, a waitress who wins his affection.

www.summerrep.com

Dinner with the Winemaker - Lynmar Estate

June 19

The Inn at the Tides

800 Highway One, Bodega Bay

(800) 541-7788

The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides welcomes Hugh Chappelle, winemaker, for a wonderful four-course dinner with specially selected Lynmar Estate wines to complement each course. Special room rates available. Reservations a must.

www.innatthetides.com

Toyota/Save Mart 350

June 19-21

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

(800) 870-RACE

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its only Northern California stop featuring the top racing stars.

www.infineonraceway.com

Second Annual Lobster Boil

June 20

Quivira Vineyards & Winery

4900 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

(707) 431-8354 x218

Eat, drink and dance the afternoon away in the wine cellar. Listen to live Cajun music, enjoy fresh Maine lobster and Quivira current and new release wines! Limited to 120 people. This event includes wine, food, entertainment and a logo glass.

www.quivirawine.com

Celebrate Father's Day at Landmark

June 20

Landmark Vineyards

101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

(707) 833-0228

Enjoy live music by Adam Traum, wine by the glass in the courtyard, and complimentary horse-drawn wagon tours all day. Dads and their families are welcome!

www.landmarkwine.com

29th Annual Cotati Jazz Festival

June 20

La Plaza Park & downtown venues

W. Sierra Ave. & Old Redwood Highway

Cotati

(707) 795-5508

Share an afternoon and evening of music, art, food and fun with your family! Jazz ensembles will be playing in downtown Cotati. Food, art, wine and beer available in La Plaza Park, with non-stop music and a dance floor.

www.cotatijazz.com

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

June 23-28

Summer Repertory Theatre

Burbank Auditorium

1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

(707) 527-4343

Surrounded by greedy relatives, over bearing in-laws, hyperactive children and an indifferent husband, "Maggie-the-Cat" is forced to confront her uncertain future as she maneuvers through a maze of avarice and hypocrisy.

www.summerrep.com

Cooking Class with Chef John Ash

June 24

Vintners Inn/John Ash & Company

4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa

Dads get a little recognition tradition in this grilling class. This will be a hands-on class so come ready to play with fire!

www.vintnersinn.com

Sonoma - Marin Fair

June 24-28

Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds

175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

(707) 283-FAIR (3247)

Free carnival rides and concerts, livestock shows, exhibits, continuous entertainment, ugly dog contest and more for one admission fee. Ticket costs vary.

www.sonoma-marinfair.org

Get Smoked by Bruce Aidells

June 27

Lambert Bridge Winery

4085 West Dry Creek Road

Healdsburg

(800) 975-0555 x13

Passionate about spices to enhance meat? Bruce Aidells will demonstrate his personal rub! You will then enjoy some refreshing Lambert Bridge wines over lunch and leave home with a signed book and a jar of Bruce's rub.

www.lambertbridge.com

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Summer Concert Series

June 27

Rodney Strong Vineyards

11455 Old Redwood Highway

Healdsburg

(707) 949 388 1020

The 18th Annual Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series will feature six concerts on the Green at Rodney Strong Vineyards. The first concert will feature Peter White and Mindi Abair. Series runs through September.

omegaevents.com

13th Annual Days of Wine

& Lavender Festival

June 27

Matanzas Creek Winery

6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

(707) 521-7030

Taste through new and library wines, enjoy food and wine pairings, wander through lavender fields, play bocce ball, sway to the swingin' tunes of a live band and much more.

Reservations required.

matanzascreek.com

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