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Things to Do in Sonoma County This Weekend

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Whether you are a mom or you know one, here are a few things you can do for fun this weekend. Included in our list is the Human Race in Santa Rosa, Meals on Wheels Derby Day in Kenwood and the Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival in Santa Rosa on Saturday. Other […]

Sonoma County Beats Napa Valley as Top Winery Destination

A group of wine experts considered 11 of the best wine regions in America to visit, ranking Sonoma #3 and Napa #4. What can you make of this? I think Sonoma has the edge in this competition because of its diversity and enticing unknowns. The palate loves a little mystery, don’t you think? While the […]

Margaritas, Mariachi, Mole y Mucho Mas: Cinco de Mayo in Sonoma County

Haven’t yet decided how or where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2016? Here are some marvelous margaritas, magnificent Mexican eats and seriously Cinco events to get you started. Did we miss one of your Sonoma County favorites? Please share them in the comments section below! MARVELOUS MARGARITAS  Frozen, fruity or on the rocks – no matter how […]
Gwyneth Barker, 7, left, and Amber Vanoni, 8, taste honey from the Beelove Honey during the West End Farmers Market in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

West End Farmers’ Market Moves to Railroad Square

The West End Farmers’ Market, now in its fourth year, has opened for the season in its new location at Depot Park in Railroad Square, next to the new SMART train station. The young, hip market, which is held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November, moved from its original site by the […]
Siblings, Carter Gardea, 9, Sophia, 7, and Camille, 12, jump into the pool at Morton's Warm Springs in Glen Ellen (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Neighborhood Open House at Morton’s Warm Springs May 1

Sean Wadsworth and Laurie Hobbs, the new owners of Morton’s Warm Springs, are inviting the local community to an open house with food and family fun at the pool complex from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The spring-fed geothermal pools will be open for swimming with lifeguards on duty, and there will […]
The Green Music Center has announced the lineup for its Summer 2016 Season at Weill Hall + Lawn, with an array of 22 events spanning all genres of music, several comedy shows and an outdoor movie marathon. Click through to see some of the lineup. (WILL BUCQUOY)

Green Music Center Announces Summer Line-Up

Written by Diane Peterson for the Press Democrat. The Green Music Center has announced the lineup for its Summer 2016 season at Weill Hall + Lawn, with an array of 22 events spanning all genres of music, several comedy shows and an outdoor movie marathon. Headliners range from double bill of bluesmen Boz Scaggs and […]

Earth Day and Outdoor Events Around Sonoma County

ANTHROPOCENE SHOW, APRIL 22-24 Redwood Valley: Celebrate Earth Day during the three-day Anthropocene Show at the Redwood Valley Grange, 8650 East Road. Two inspiring films about veterans becoming farmers will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, “Ground Operations” and “Terra Firma.” Enjoy Home Grown Music 6-9 p.m. Saturday, and brings seeds and […]

Things to Do in Sonoma County This Week

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have a few ideas. Enjoy the Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Festival with a parade on Saturday and the annual Spring Antiques Faire on Sunday. Celebrate Earth Day in Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa with live music and fun activities. Or get in touch with your creative side when 100 Thousand Poets for Change present poetry and music at Gaia’s Garden. All this and more is in our list of things to do.