Sonoma - February Events

• February 6 -- Hike and Taste at Kunde Family Estate
  Recreation, Wine Education: Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre Kunde Family Estate. Wind through the estate's distinct eco-systems, each one uniquely contributing to the process of sustainable winegrowing. Taste wines along the way in the very vineyards where the grapes are grown!
  Fee: $25/$15 age 21Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534

• February 12 - 14 -- VinOlivo
  Celebration, Benefit: The VinOlivo fundraiser is a Gala Celebration and Feast for the Senses. Experience the Spotlight Series featuring Winemakers and Grape Growers to discover the insider's perspective, Sip Sonoma Valley's best wines as you get to know the personalities behind the wine, Ignite your Taste Buds with Culinary Delights from over 20 of Sonoma's Finest Restaurants and Caterers, Sample Local Artisans Olives and Olive Oils, Peruse the Silent Auction for Rare Large Format Bottles and Unique Sonoma Experiences.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 935.0803

• February 13 -- 25th Annual Sweetheart Gala & Auction
  Auction: 25th Annual Sweetheart Gala & Auction benefiting Boys & Girls club of Sonoma Valley. Saturday Feb 13, 2010 5 pm. Boys & Girls Club, Maxwell Clubhouse. $150 per person. Dinner, Dancing to Crossfire, Live and Silent Auction.
  Fee: $150 per personTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8544

• February 13 - 14 -- President's Day Open House at Chateau St. Jean
  Celebration: If you are looking for extreme values from your favorite winery, don't miss a great opportunity to stock up. Many great wines from past vintages and from large bottles will be up for grab. Be there, and if you can't - tell a friend! 8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $10, $15 Reserve Wine TastingTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.4134

• February 13 - 14 -- Ravenswood Sweethearts Weekend
  Celebration: Cupid strikes! Enjoy top-tier wines finished with our current release Zinfandel Suite Port-style wine & zin-infused truffles. Stock up on Zinfandel Suite with great discounts this weekend only! No other offers apply. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $15 per person all-inclusiveTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2336

• February 19 -- Ferrari-Carano Wine Dinner
  Dining: The Inn at the Tides welcomes Ms. Sara Quider, Winemaker, for a 4-course dinner with wines to compliment each course. Reservations a must. 800 Hwy One, Bodega Bay
  Fee: $89 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.2751

• February 20 -- Soroptimist "A Night In Italy"
  Dining, Benefit: Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Scottish Rite Center. Join Soroptimist International of Santa Rosa and "Pasta King" Art Ibleto for a true Italian dinner including local wines. This fun event with raffles, silent and live auction has something for everyone! 600 Acacia Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $35 Adults/$15 Kids under 12 Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.6089

• February 20 -- Crab Cioppino Dinner at Seghesio Family Vineyard
  Dining: Uncle Ray’s Crab Cioppino will be served with our newest wine releases, 2008 Costiera Pinot Noir and 2007 Cortina Zinfandel. After dinner, enjoy dessert down in our century-old cellar before heading out to the ‘Cigar Bar Lounge’, where both cigars and our Dionigia Port will be available for your indulgence. Be sure to sign up for your dinner reservation now, as seatings will sell out quickly! 14730 Grove Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $60/$45 Centennial Club Time: Seatings at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3579 x109

Ongoing Events

• 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

• Continuous -- 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. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma
  Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3

• Ongoing -- Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
  Exhibits, Museums: Come Downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Food & Wine Education: The Wine & Charcuterie tasting, which is served al fresco May thru October, includes a flight of St. Francis wines presented with a rustic charcuterie plate which will include the Chef's house-made pates, rillettes, along with the best artisan made cheeses, salumi, and olives. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $30, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
  Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room. 7111 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $7-$18Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 355.8008

• Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

• Continuous -- 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. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• Daily, by appointment -- Michel-Schlumberger Vertical Reserve Cabernet Tastings
  Wine Education: Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Call for an appointment. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• October 14 - February 15 -- New Exhibit: "Peanuts Cooks"
  Exhibition, Family Fun: Peanuts offers many tempting treats from Halloween candy to goodies delivered by the Easter beagle in this exhibit featuring original strips, cookbooks and licensing memorabilia. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. (Museum closed on Tuesdays).
  Fee: Members Free/Adults $5-8/Kids $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• November 29 - February 14 -- Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
  Festival: The annual festival opens with the blessing of the olives at Mission San Francisco Solano on Sonoma Plaza. Events include dinners, receptions, olive and oil tastings, open houses, art exhibits, children's activities, a martini competition, and more. 453 First Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for schedule Phone Number: (707) 996.1090

• December 5 - April 19 -- New Exhibit: "Sunday at the Funnies"
  Exhibition, Family Fun: This exhibition examines the history of the Sunday funnies and their place in popular culture. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. (Museum closed on Tuesdays).
  Fee: Members Free/Adults $5-8/Kids $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• Daily -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100

• Daily -- Sonoma Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours luxury vehicales where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 4 winery stops. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Sonoma Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required and includes lunch.
  Fee: $69 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA
  Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Adult Dharma Class
  Recreation: Meet with Rev. Carol Himaka and other members of the temple for lessons and discussion. The Dharma teachings offer a unique perspective on our world and the problems that we encounter. All are invited to attend this fascinating group, beginners welcome! Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2252

• Sundays -- Prayers for World Peace
  Recreation: To have outer peace, we must first find inner peace. Meditation quiets down the mental distractions we experience. Join us in creating the causes for a peaceful world. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Sundays -- Dharma4Kids
  Family Fun: Dharma4Kids is a class families are welcome to drop in to learn how to develop, harmony, confidence, and methods to calm our minds and be happy in these uncertain and busy times. Suitable for ages 4-14. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the class. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $5 donation requested per familyTime: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Sunday -- Jazzy Sunday Brunch Flamingo Resort
  Family Fun: Join KJZY's personalities as they broadcast live during Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Enjoy more than 50 foods including roasted meats, eggs, seafood and breakfast. Call for full menu and more information.
  Fee: Adults $25; Children under 12 $12.50Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
  Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508

• Every Monday -- General Meditation Class
  Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma
  Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626

• Every Tuesday - Sunday Night -- Live Music at Main Street Station
  Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic Jazz, Blues, and a variety of other fine music and comedy in our intimate entertainment venue. 16280 Main St, Guerneville
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Third Tuesday of the Month -- Enmanji Buddhist Temple Dharma Class
  Recreation: Rev. Carol Himaka will hold classes on the Buddhas teachings. 2,551 years ago Sakyamuni Buddha brought us his teachings on suffering and its cessation. People from all religions and all walks of life can benefit from this truly unique perspective. 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-2252

• Every Wednesday -- Meditation for Everyone
  Recreation: Explore basic meditation techniques in conjunction with a teaching on practical meditation practices that are suitable for everyone. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition
  Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Historical Artifacts
  Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays
  Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, Live music plays every Thursday night from 5-8PM. Drink specials nightly. No cover charge. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3519 x40

• Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz
  Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.
  Fee: $2Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999

• Second Friday of the Month -- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
  Dancing: Join us for dance lessons with Emily McAuliffe, then dancing with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Lesson & Dance $10/Dance only $8Time: 7:30 p.m. Dance Lesson/8:15 p.m. Dance Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• Every Friday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332

• Every Friday at Noon -- Noon Time Meditation
  Recreation: These weekly guided meditation sessions include two meditations, a relaxing breathing meditations and a unique joyful meditation each week. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz
  Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday -- Late Night Fridays: Live Music + Wine
  Now open late every Friday. Come enjoy Sebastiani Vineyards' wine while relaxing in our courtyard! Must be 21 years old. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 EXT. 3230

• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservations required. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening
  Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• Every Saturday -- Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Tour
  Tour: Come take a tour of Wildlife Rescue and meet our Education Animals. Mountain lions, foxes, raccoons and so much more! Tours are by appointment only. We look forward to seeing you there! 403 Mecham Road, Petaluma
  Fee: $5 Donation Requested for AdultsTime: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 992.0274

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- Larson Family Winery Future's Tour
  Wine Education: Larson Family Winery is happy to announce their new 20 minute tours available every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11am and 2pm. Tours are $5/person, refundable with bottle purchase and include a future's tasting straight from the spigots of two large stainless steel tanks. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $5/person (refundable w/ wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.3031 Ext. 20

• Every Saturday; By-appointment Mon-Fri. -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards will begin opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings starting November 1, 2008. This marks the first time in its history that MacRostie has been open for drop-in public tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10/personTime: Saturday 11a.m. - 4:30 p.m; M-F by appt. Phone Number: (415) 495.1107

• Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show
  Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278

• Third Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285

• Every Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.
  Fee: $25, $20 for B.R. Cohn wine club membersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x 123

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Saturdays, by appointment only -- Tasting of Keller Estate Wines
  Wine Education: Keller Estate is open on Saturdays, by appointment only, to welcome you for a personalized tour of the spectacular facility and a tasting of the most memorable wines in the Petaluma Gap Region. 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117

• Saturday Afternoons -- General Meditaiton Program
  Recreation: Drop-In Classes are part of our meditation series. Each class helps us understand how we can have a beautiful experience of life. Learn how meditation can help you. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• First Monday of Every Month -- Learn to Salsa w/ "JAS"
  Recreation, Instruction: Beginner Salsa dance lesson! "JAS" has been teaching, choreographing & performing in Sonoma County since 2000. All classes are held at Jasdance Academy, 515 Fifth Street, 3rd floor, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $45 for 4-week Series, $75 For CouplesTime: 7:10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.4292

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• TBA -- 'Guitar Concert' at Gloria Ferrer
  Celebration: Join us and celebrate Valentine's evening with this popular annual Guitar Concert with Eric Symons. This year's program will touch the soul with Argentine Tango, Brazilian masterworks by Villa-Lobos, enchanting works by Barrios, Flamenco,and original compositions. Event includes Dessert Buffet plus 2 glasses of award winning sparkling wine. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy, Sonoma
  Fee: $35/$28 Wine Club MembersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.7256

• TBA -- Phoenix Guitar Gala & Carnival
  Benefit, Auction: Artists, musicians, and legends have banded together to make the Phoenix Guitar Gala & Carnaval possible. The event, the first of its kind for the Phoenix, will occur in the very building it supports – 201 Washington Ave. Petaluma, and will feature a live Internet auction, cocktail party, and silent auction.
  Fee: $100Time: Doors open 7 p.m., event at 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.3565

• TBA -- Cloverdale Citrus Fair
  Festival, Family Fun: "Once Upon a Time" is our theme this year, and it opens the door to many areas of Cloverdale's history. Tour exhibits built with citrus fruit and other food items; our floral gardens; the livestock competitions; the entries of citriculture and preserves. Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale
  Fee: variesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 894.3992

• TBA -- 20th Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Festival
  Benefit, Auction: Feast on crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, bread and Sonoma County wines. Live and silent auctions and raffle for a trip to Italy's Tuscany. Proceeds benefit agriculture education, Farm Bureau scholarships and 4-H and FFA programs in Sonoma County. Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
  Fee: $55Time: Event begins at 5:45 p.m., dinner 7:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707)544.5575

• TBA -- Silver Oak Release Day
  Wine Education, Celebration: Please join us as we celebrate the release of our 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Be among the first to taste the new vintage, while sampling delicious wine friendly fare. Small quantities of a highly desirable library wine will be released for sale. 24625 Chianti Rd., Geyserville, CA
  Fee: $20Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 273.8809

• TBA -- Wine and Wheels Live Auction
  Celebration, Benefit: Join us for an evening of wine tasting, hors d’ oeuvres and a live auction. This event will raise the funds needed to send our first shipment of bicycles to healthcare workers in Namibia, Africa. Cellars of Sonoma, Downtown Railroad Square, 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.1826

• TBA -- Sharing our Hearts Luncheon at Vintners Inn
  Dining, Benefit: Join us for a charming benefit luncheon with a silent auction, raffle for a trip to Charleston, $1000 and more. Featured speaker is Tess Vigeland of NPR's Marketplace. Proceeds benefit CAP Sonoma Health Education programs & Kids' Net. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $70Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 526.4278

• TBA -- Wild Jungle Love at Safari West
  Celebration: Our annual Safari West Adult Sex Tour. This hot ticket begins with a wine and chocolate reception followed by a safari in an open-air vehicle among some of the world's most exotic creatures led by Safari West's animal experts as they probe the revealing "Ins and Outs" of Wildlife courtship. Then, it's time to kick up your hooves (or paws) and party into the night with our very own DJ. Can a holiday get any more wildly romantic? Reservations required, no tickets at the door. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $120 per person, Adults OnlyTime: 2:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- 10th Annual Paws for Love Benefit
  Benefit: Help needy animals! Our 10th year features Art by Shelter & Rescue Animals, Live & Silent Auctions, Wines by Foppiano, Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres, Cruise Raffle, 10th anniversary cookbook "Paws in the Kitchen"! New Location Finley Community Center, W. College at Stony Point. Paws for Love nonprofit ID#26-02790449. Tickets/donate contact Cindy at (707)544.3974.
  Fee: $30 advance, $40 at doorTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 544.3974

• TBA -- Sonoma County Orchid Show & Sale
  Exhibition: Annual Orchid Show & Sale, sponsored by the Sonoma County Orchid Society. Held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa.
  Fee: $7.00Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 887.2412

• TBA -- Chowder Day in Bodega Bay
  Food Education: Visit the Sonoma Coast Visitors Center 850 Hwy One, pick up map, hunt for your favorite chowder made in Bodega Bay. Taste, bring map back having tasted and judged which one you like the best. Receive coupons to participating businesses.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3866

• TBA -- A Night At The Academy Awards
  Celebration, Performing Arts: Glam up and walk the red carpet as the Sonoma Valley Film Society presents its annual awards season celebration, "A Night At The Academy Awards", at the Sonoma Veteran's Memorial Building. Red carpet, "Hollywood Black Tie", Live Telecast of the Academy Awards, spectacular silent auction, cocktails, bubbly, hors d'ouvres, multi-course epicurean feast and top wine selections.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 933.2600

• TBA -- CFA Allbreed Cat Show
  Benefit, Auction: Fun for all cat-lovers! Pedigreed cats on show, shelter cats for adoption. Outstanding selection of cat supplies: food, condos, cozies, toys. Best cat-themed artists in the area with t-shirts, original artwork, jewelry. Great Wine Country raffle & silent auction. Supports animal charities. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa.
  Fee: $5 adults; $3 children over 5.Time: Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.9040

• TBA -- The Sweetheart Ball
  Celebration, Benefit: This year you can spend a night with James Bond at Casino Royale. For an evening of adventure, mystery and surprising plot twists. Enjoy excellent food and drink, dancing, live music and games. Benefits the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Grace Pavillion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $195Time: 5:30 p.m. - midnight Phone Number: (707) 573.3399, ext. 103

• TBA -- Olive Festival Finale Weekend
  Festival: The Olive Festival Finale event! Celebrate "olive" President's Day weekend with special olive themed events, concerts, cooking classes, seminars and artisan markets including olive infused spa treatments and lodging packages!
  Fee: Fee appliesTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.1090

• TBA -- 18th Annual Tattoos & Blues
  Live Music: Izzy's Yreka Tattoo presents three days of tattooing & body piercing from some of the world's best artists. Live blues music, contests, and much more. Call for ticket prices and more information. The Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $20/day $35/weekendTime: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily Phone Number: (530) 842.6100

• TBA -- 7th Annual Cheese Conference
  Food Education: Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection proudly announces the 7th annual Cheese Conference. Sonoma Valley Inn, 550 Second Street West, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $150 for three day attendanceTime: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.7960

• TBA -- Valentine Winery Dinner at St. Francis
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the spirit of great Food & Wine as our Executive Chef David creates an exquisite menu for you and your special someone. Enjoy the sounds of romantic acoustic music as you share an intimate candle lit meal paired with our library collection of wines. Reservations Required. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $165.00 Public, $132.00 Wine ClubTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255

• TBA -- Annual Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival
  Festival: The festival kicks off with the Steelhead Gala Dinner on Friday, February 6th, at the Dry Creek Kitchen; a sumptuous feast prepared by world famous Chef Charlie Palmer. Saturday is the main event. This fun day under the tents will have educational exhibits, a trout pond, a fly fishing demonstration pond, fishing gear and boats, art for kids, cooking demos, shuttles to the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery at Lake Sonoma, art show, music, and wine tasting from fish friendly wineries with music from the Rose City Ramblers. Plaza in Downtown Healdsburg
  Fee: variesTime: All weekend Phone Number: (707) 433.8182