Sonoma County Events Calendar for March 2009
Three days of tattooing and body piercing from some of the world's best artists. Live blues music, contests, more. $20/day $35/weekend; (530) 842-6100; At the Flamingo Resort Hotel
Santa Rosa
Laughter is the best medicine…and Schulz made sure his readers had plenty of it! He elicited chuckles and guffaws as he explored many maladies and conditions, including lazy eyes, broken limbs, tennis elbows, nervous stomachs, physical fitness, good mental hygiene, and preventive medicine. Laugh your troubles away in Laughter Is the Best Medicine, featuring 70 original Peanuts strips and some unique memorabilia.
Charles M. Schulz Museum; (707) 579-4452; Admission is $8 general; $5 Students and Seniors, Free for members and children under 4; at 2301 Hardies Lane
Santa Rosa
Told through traditional chanting and African song, this story of goodness, generosity, and love takes you along with Mufaro's two daughters (of very different disposition) as they travel to see the king in hopes of becoming his wife. (707) 546-3600; 50 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa
Watch one of Charles Schulz’s favorite classic films on the Museum’s big screen, complete with popcorn and candy! A young Jackie Cooper stars in Treasure Island (1934), a swashbuckling adventure about pirates and buried treasure. Free for members; $3 for non-members. 7pm.
Charles M. Schulz Museum; (707) 579-4452; Admission is $8 general; $5 Students and Seniors, Free for members and children under 4; at 2301 Hardies Lane
Santa Rosa
Join us for music by Old On Meds (acoustic/rock) & refreshments while the museum is open late. Free Admission. 5 – 7 pm
Sonoma County Museum; (707) 579-1500; at 425 7th Street
Santa Rosa
An encore presentation of Double E production's critically acclaimed 2008 production of Sam Shepard’s tightly wound, absurd black comedy True West, where two adult brothers come together seeking love, redemption and acceptance. Sharp barbs and smart rapid-fire dialog move this story to the ultimate showdown. $20 general. At 6th Street Playhouse.
Santa Rosa.
To taste, everyone must purchase a tasting glass and event wristband at the first winery they visit, each weekend. 100 wineries welcome you for an exciting weekend of wine tasting and "futures" in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. $20 in advance, $30 at the door, (800) 723-6336
Spend an evening with the music of Frank Zappa, as Dweezil Zappa brings his ongoing homage and performance of his father's music. (707) 546-3600; 50 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa
Celebrate grandparent's month at Baby Loves Disco, an afternoon kid-friendly disco dance party. Hula-hoops bubble machine, scarves & egg shakers, balloons, chill-out zone, face painting, coloring zone, play zone, diaper changing station, snacks & treats, and a DJ & MC mixing the best disco beats. $12 Advance/$15 At the Door/$5 Grandparents; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; (408) 829-1432; Last Day Saloon, 120 5th Street
Santa Rosa
Ballroom & Latin dancing, dance performances, Cajun/Creole food, and colorful costumes. Monroe Hall, $25 Advance/$35 at the door; 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.; (707) 529-2824; 1400 West College Avenue
Santa Rosa
Enjoy a cozy morning of stories with a super special and fun theme. Stay, make and take a craft, too!! Perfect for ages 4-8. Today we will enjoy stories that feature "Color." Free; 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Valley Library; (707) 537-0162; 6959 Montecito Blvd
Santa Rosa
Join the Russian River Valley Winegrowers for fresh Dungeness crab, Russian River Valley wine and culinary creations of fennel made by local chefs in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Advanced ticket purchase required. $55; 5:30 p.m.; (707) 521-2534
Santa Rosa
The Santa Rosa Bocce League will be hosting a free clinic on March 7 in Juilliard Park (Park map) at 2pm. Teams are forming now and games will run from mid-April to mid-June. By popular demand, kids can play in the Family Night games.
Santa Rosa
The series of forums is held from 9am – 5:30pm. You can join up at anytime throughout the day.
9 – 9:45 am: “The Art of Climate Recovery”
Family & Individual Art time focused on Climate Change (ages 1-115!) We provide the art supplies! FREE!
10– 3 pm: Awakening The Dreamer, Changing The Dream Symposium
If you are tired of the gloom, doom and crisis you see in the news, come and learn about the "un-named movement" and the new possible future to live into.
3 – 5:30 pm: Free Panel Discussion on Carbon Sequestration
Focused on ag, forests, wetlands and organics diversion from landfill
Sebastopol Veteran’s Hall, 282 South High Street
Sebastopol
This musical revue includes songs from 13 Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, hung on a biographical framework about their partnership's ups and downs, using their own words from letters and diaries. At the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts,
Santa Rosa
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the universally acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey's exceptional junior company arrives in Santa Rosa with a special program including excerpts from the Ailey classic, "Revelations." $15, $25; 8 p.m., Pre-show discussion at 7 p.m.; (707) 546-3600
Santa Rosa