Locals Honor a Santa Rosa Juneteenth Tradition with Community and Soul Food
Sonoma County’s Juneteenth celebrations go back over 70 years — with food and family at the heart of the tradition.
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Santa Rosa Artist Teaches Mindfulness Through Watercolor Botanicals
SOFA District artist Hannah Day celebrates the bounty of the summer garden in her watercolor portraits and painting classes.
This Upcoming Healdsburg Festival Pairs Music and Wine for an Important Cause
The second annual BloodRoot Ramble festival will raise money to promote gun safety and end gun violence. It will feature LA-based indie rockers Lord Huron, along with Andrew Bird, Cautious Clay, and others.
‘This Is My Calling’: Forestville Guitar Maker Is One of the Most Talented in the Country
Maegen Wells makes one-of-a-kind custom guitars from her workshop in a grove of redwoods near the Russian River.
Local Women Share What Black Joy Means to Them
Meet a group of remarkable Black activists and artists who are making a change in Sonoma County and learn how they celebrate Black joy.
Santa Rosa Native Transforms Salvaged Local Wood Into Heirloom Furniture
Jesse Almos is like a rescue organization for local trees, reclaiming his material from trees left behind due to wildfires, disuse, abandonment, or neglect.
Gary Saperstein’s Favorite Places in Sonoma County
“When was the last time you were dancing in a vineyard?” Explore the best of Sonoma with the founder of Gay Wine Weekend.
Sonoma Ceramicist Honors Japanese Tradition with Subtle, Organic Forms
Hiroko Ishida has presented her ceramics at exhibitions, fairs and farmers markets, attracting those who prize a naturalistic style rooted in Japanese cultural traditions.
Petaluma Artist Creates Massive Stone Sculptures Worthy of British Royals
In 2019, Edwin Hamilton was elected to the prestigious, London-based Royal Society of Sculptors, which technically makes the current King Charles III his patron.
Surviving Fires, Floods and Pandemic, Sonoma Restaurateurs Offer Lessons in Resilience
Forced to make changes, local restaurateurs found some silver linings and adapted their business models into successful programs they continue to embrace today.