Petaluma Classic Car Show Salutes George Lucas’ American Graffiti
Hundreds of vehicles will be on display in downtown Petaluma for the May 21 homage to Lucas' 1973 coming-of-age film.
Amateur Brewers Get Petaluma Spotlight
Petaluma has a rich brewing history, making the current wave of interest in craft beer more of a resurgence than a fad. Not surprisingly, last year’s inaugural Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition was so well attended that organizers have moved the event to the Petaluma Fairgrounds, where there is more space for this year’s event, […]
Meaty News from Petaluma: It’s Barbecue Season!
Bon vivant Petaluman Houston Porter serves up some tasty tips from Petaluma and dishes out the latest on the local food scene.
Local Favorites Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock Headed to Petaluma Music Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the ninth annual Petaluma Music Festival, set for Aug. 6 at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. The festival lineup features a long list of regional favorites, including Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock and Friends, The David Nelson Band, The Mother Hips, Moonalice, Mark Karan (Artist at Large), […]
The Alchemia Gallery is Fostering Creative Gifts in Petaluma
For the artists who show at The Alchemia Gallery in Petaluma, art is not only good for the soul, it’s a pathway to independence and self-empowerment. Opened in 2010, the Kentucky Street storefront showcases the work of a unique collective: adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral […]
Petaluma’s Wild Goat Bistro is a Hidden Treasure
Wild Goat Bistro Restaurant in Petaluma is a classic
Ibis: Rare Birds Spotted in Petaluma
Written by Eric Gneckow for the Petaluma Argus-Courier. Many hundreds of bird species have made an appearance in the expansive wetlands of southeast Petaluma, delighting birders and casual observers alike. But every now and then, one species takes the spotlight. In what one wetlands activist described as a potentially once-in-a-generation event, a group of white-faced […]
Petaluma Painter Roberta Ahrens: The Wall is Her Canvas
Whether Roberta Ahrens creates a panoramic mural or an 8-by-8-foot painted canvas, her work is never diminutive. Nature speaks to her in a loud voice, and she translates that inspiration into paintings that are lifelike yet unique. She paints cherubs on ceilings, and lilies, poppies and peonies on cracked linen, bringing vibrancy and boldness to […]
Petaluma’s Yuba Bicycles Creates Ultimate Bike
Who doesn’t want a new bike for Christmas — especially one outfitted with a 350-watt electric motor that kicks in for steep climbs and can carry up to 300 pounds of rider, kids and cargo? The Spicy Curry model from Petaluma’s Yuba Bicycles is such a machine, capable of carrying loads at speeds up to […]
Griffo Distillery: Sonoma-Style Spirits in Petaluma
Griffo Distillery is a small-batch craft spirits producer in Petaluma.