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packed with events to help you plan for the season
Summertime in the North Bay means heading stage in fairs, theaters and even under the stars.
outside for the festivals and celebrations that make It’s also a perfect time to get a dose of nature with
Wine Country unique. Whether enjoyed from a re- the kids: with gardens in bloom, wildlife hikes and
served seat, a festival lawn or a shady spot in a park, great places to splash and play. Traditions like the
a world-class music scene beckons with nationally county fairs and off-the-beaten path favorites can be
known bands, regional favorites and homegrown the perfect way to reconnect.
rising stars. Local farms and vineyards share their In short, summer is an opportunity for immersion
bounty at food and wine events that waft tantalizing in the things that make life in Sonoma County
aromas through the air, while celebrity chefs, danc- special. What we’ve assembled in this expanded
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he fourth annual Railroad
What: Railroad Square Music
Square Music Festival in
Festival, featuring Highway
downtown Santa Rosa on
Poets, Frankie Boots, Sol Horizon
June 10 features top local bands
and 17 other bands
such as Highway Poets and Sol When: 11 a.m. to to 7:30 p.m.
Horizon, but the most exciting June 10
aspect of this year’s event may Where: Railroad Square, Fourth
be that for the first time people and Davis streets, Santa Rosa
can arrive by train.
Tickets: Free, but donations
“It’s so exciting that you can
appreciated atgofundme.com/
hop on a train in Petaluma
rsmf2018
or wherever and be dropped
directly at the doorstep of this Information: railroadsquaremu-
free music festival,” said festival sicfestival.com
director Josh Windmiller.
Windmiller believes that the
SMART train, which began op- and beverage stands near the
erating last summer, can make stages.
the festival much more enjoy- Most of the action is in the
able for those who ride the rails. block bounded but Fourth,
The festival is not a “car-based Wilson, Fifth and Davis streets,
event,” he said. “You can get alongside Santa Rosa’s down-
to it very easily through public town rail station.
transportation. We want the arts But there are stages beyond
to be accessible.” that block: the Stanroy and Al-
Launched in 2015 by the North DARRYL BUSH / FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT ley stages are on Wilson Street
Bay Hootenanny, a nonprofit between Third and Fourth
Concertgoers rock out to John Courage at the 2017 Railroad Square Music Festival in Santa Rosa. Local reggae
music collective, one of the fes- streets — the Bottle Barn and
favorite Sol Horizon, below, will be one of the 20 music acts taking the stage at this year’s festival on June 10.
tival’s goals is to highlight local Arlene Francis Center stages
and regional musicians. And then there are bands that There,” from the soundtrack of are in Railroad Square’s parking
This year’s event features five even many dedicated local music the 2014 film, “If I Stay.” area near A’Roma Roasters.
stages, each hosting four bands; fans haven’t heard, such as San “She’s had some national Railroad Square has plenty
a family area with its own stage Francisco-based Bikini Com- success and now we are welcom- of restaurants, shops and bars,
and activities for kids; and a mu- plex, an indie rock band with a ing her back to her hometown,” Windmiller noted. “They open
sical instrument library where terrific singer who goes by the Windmiller said. up their doors and become part
festival-goers can play their own name Kiki the Cat. Nurtured in part by the North of the festival so that’s exciting.”
songs. “No one sings like Kiki,” Bay Hootenanny, the North Bay And anyone taking the train
Circus and aerial acts will Windmiller said. “Her voice is collective that has put on shows to the festival can enjoy a beer or
add to the fun, and an area so powerful it almost gets into at the Arlene Francis Center, the glass of wine from one of those
called Shop Party will feature JEREMY PORTJE / FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT musical theater territory.” local music community is tight bars or on-site beer vendors
local makers and artisans in a whole new beasts.” Windmiller has intentionally knit. without having to drive home.
“bazaar of homemade goods,” Another headliner, Highway brought to the festival some less- During the first three years of “Here in California, we’re a
Windmiller said. Poets, evokes the “charm of er-known bands he feels deserve the festival, musicians occasion- car culture,” Windmiller said.
Frankie Boots, a longtime the North Bay, specifically the exposure. ally joined one another onstage, “I hope that Railroad Square
North Bay favorite who moved hills of Petaluma,” Windmiller “The idea is that hopefully and that could happen again this Music Festival can be a part of
to New Orleans about a year ago, said. “They are loud and big, but everybody recognizes a few year. showing how much more fun
is one of the headliners. intimate and honest at the same names,” he said, “but it’s really “This year we’re bringing can be had if you don’t have to
“Frank is a real celebrated time.” about exposure, inviting people more different genres together drive, park, and worry about
figure here, a singer-songwriter Local reggae artists Sol Hori- to see new music,” such as so any team-ups that do happen who is designated driver.”
who writes immediate classics,” zon “are a whole movement in bluegrass band One Grass Two will be particularly exciting,”
Windmiller said. the North Bay,” Windmiller said. Grass. said Windmiller, who is also a Michael Shapiro is author of
“He fingerpicks. He croons. He “Few bands have such a strong Odessa, who started out in local musician. “A Sense of Place.” He writes
surrounds himself with some community around them. Their Santa Rosa, has an ethereal Adding to the festivities will about travel and entertainment
real quality musicians who take style is reggae, but their vibe is voice and achieved widespread be a farmers market with more for national magazines and The
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bring the funk and soul of New Orleans
uring my teens, I to Napa Valley.
PHOTOS BY CHRIS PIZZELLO / INVISION
rarely took advan- Since winning the 2017 NPR Tiny
tage of a festival Desk Contest out of 6,000 entries, the Bay Area rap veteran E-40, above, and Latin
“in’s and out’s” policy. New Orleans band earned a reputation Grammy winner Natalia Lafourcade will
Once I entered a venue, you for being one of the most energetic live perform this year at BottleRock.
couldn’t drag me out until bands to watch, and it’s not just hype.
after the last encore. How- During live shows, Tank and the Bangas
ever, as I’ve gotten older are a powerhouse of goodness.
I’ve realized the advantage ERIK CASTRO / FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2016 The Bangas combine R&B, hip-hop
to leaving a festival, even Chilling out behind the LOVE sculpture isn’t the only way to and Jazz with a lyrical style of slam
for a short while, is getting take a break at the BottleRock music festival in Napa. poetry that flows seamlessly through
to come back refreshed. songs. A short listen to “Quick,” should
I took a day trip to Napa Coffee for essentials and equally leave you with hungering for fresh tunes
to find the best places to Located on Main Street, as much on food as you and needing to see the band in person.
take a break, grab a bite or Napa Valley Coffee Roast- would at the festival. Not to mention that vocalist Tarriona
pick up items you forgot ing is the closest spot to Val’s Liquors on Third “Tank” Ball has a zesty voice spicier
on your way out the door grab a real cup of coffee Street is probably your best than a pot of Louisiana gumbo.
to the BottleRock extrava- near the festival — well, bet for reasonable prices.
ganza. Best of all, they’re unless you’re into chains, You can find snacks, energy The Wrecks
all within walking distance and want to go across the drinks, extra chargers and The Wrecks are a young band without show on its own.
from the festival grounds. street to Starbucks. just what you need to deal a debut record but have come a long way Barthel and Josh Carter do more with
Honorable mention: with aunt flow. There’s even since secretly recording their first EP a guitar and keyboard than you’d ever
Food Ritual Coffee Roasters at an Italian restaurant inside while house sitting for a musician with think possible, for a band consisting of
While festival food can Oxbow Public Market. if you want a real meal. a home studio. For a band who came just two people. They’ll make you dance
be delicious, it can run you together in Los Angeles in 2016, The with anthems like “You Don’t Get Me
$30 for a small margarita Essentials Wardrobe Wrecks have an undeniable stage chemis- High Anymore” or classic chill tunes
pizza or nearly $20 for two You can’t get every- There’s nothing worse try that makes it seem as though they’ve like “When I’m Small.”
pieces of hand-roll sushi thing you need at festival. than having to stick out been playing together for a lifetime.
that may leave you hungry Unfortunately, it’s hard a 12-hour event through The band’s hit single “Favorite Liar” Other picks you should catch, in one
after an hour of dancing. to find common items like a wardrobe malfunction. was catchy enough to command a sentence:
Gott’s is the place deodorant, phone chargers I know; I lost a shoe national headline tour and a dedicated E-40: If you live in the Bay Area and I
to grab a bite near the and feminine products. crowdsurfing once. Forget street team titled The Robot Army. New have to explain why you should see E-40,
festival grounds, especial- Luckily I found two nearby boutiques that sell T-shirts songs like “Way With Words” off the you should probably just move.
ly if you’re vegan or eat one-stop spots. as pricey as a first-born band’s latest EP “Panic Vertigo” make New Politics: Radio hits like “Har-
gluten-free. My personal Oxbow Public Market on child, and pick up recycled the perfect soundtrack for a summer- lem” or “Tonight You’re Perfect” come
favorite is the classic First Street is essentially clothes instead. time festival. to life when singer David Boyd does
hamburger on sourdough the San Francisco Ferry Wildcat Vintage Clothing headstands midsong or taps into his
bread, made with a vegan Building of Downtown on Randolph Street has one- Phantogram past as a part of a member of a touring
Impossible Burger patty, Napa. The building is of-a-kind pieces for both It’s no secret Phantogram has worked dance crew.
which gave me a minor equipped with dozens of men and women. The store with numerous major artists. Singer The Aces: Out of 80 bands, they’re
panic attack when I first bit local shops. You can pick stocks everything from Sarah Barthel appeared on the album the only all-female act and sound like
into it because the “meat” up anything from gourmet hats, sunglasses and sweat- “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz” and the The Go-Go’s.
was so realistic. There cupcakes and fresh fruit, to ers, to shorts and jeans in duo has even gone as far as recording Natalia Lafourcade: She won five
are delicious sandwiches, organic deodorant and sun- case you made the wrong an entire album as Big Grams with Latin Grammys. If that won’t make you
soups and salads, too. screen. There’s even a few choice of bottoms. There’s Outkast’s Big Boi. While the pair isn’t stop to check out Natalia Lafourcade, I
Honorable mention: sit down restaurants. The also Community Projects afraid to reach out of its synth roots to question your life choices.
Nation’s Giant Hamburg- downside — you’re proba- Incorporated Thrift Store take hip-hop for a spin or work with pop Watskey: George Watskey raps fast,
ers and Napa Noodles for bly gonna spend more than just a short walk away on queens, at its core, Phantogram has its I’m talking Eminem-fast in the song
affordable eats. you would at Target or CVS Franklin Street. own sound, and puts on one heck of a “Rap God.” See him.
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HUICHICA MUSIC FESTIVAL » Check out 30 indie artists at Sonoma’s Gundlach Bundschu
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doubles as a hot spot for
ver wonder what musicians year round.
the Summer of Love No Wine Country
would look like if it festival would be
happened now, in Wine complete without
Country, with the current locally sourced cuisine,
generation? If you squint and Huichica is also a
a little, the Huichica foodies delight. With
Music Festival probably Bodega Bay Oyster Co.
comes close, transporting on hand, and Q Craft
festival goers into a hazy southern BBQ aroma
summer day, complete in the air, concert-goers
with lawns, picnic blan- also get to chow down
kets and flower children. on some of the Bay
Of course, being held Area’s most scrumptious
at one of the most scenic foods. Key highlights
winery venues around, include Bay Area band
the modern day upgrades Vetiver performing
include amazing local “Thing of the Past”
wine, farm-to-table for the album’s 10-year
foodie delights, and anniversary, Cocker
an Instagram-ready Power which includes
vineyard view. an all-star assembly of
Where other festivals San Fransisco musicians
focus exclusively on playing in memory of
young acts and dance Joe Cocker, and Fruit
parties, Huichica (pro- Bats featuring the
nounced “we-CHEE-ka) festivals co-creator
offers a laidback feel and Johnson.
family-friendly vibe, more ANGELINA CASTILLO Best of all, unlike most
block party than house This year’s lineup for the Huichica Music Festival at Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma includes indie rock veteran music festivals, kids
party. Founded by found- Jonathan Richman, above clockwise, as well as up-and-coming artists Steve Gunn and Iceage. 12 and younger get in
ed by Jeff Bundschu and for free and the winery
musician Eric D. Johnson offers free parking for
of the band Fruit Bats, FESTIVAL carpools of three or
Huichica was constructed IN VINEYARD more people.
“with the concept that This year’s full lineup
What: Huichica Music
wine, food, and music are includes: Wooden Shjips,
Festival
best shared in beautiful, Jonathan Richman,
intimate settings with a When: 2 p.m.-midnight Fruit Bats, King Tuff,
warm and friendly atti- June 8-9 Vetiver, Iceage, Bitchin
tude.” It’s a theory which Where: Gundlach Bajas, Acetone, Rodrigo
shines through with every Bundschu Winery, 2000 Amarante, Howlin’ Rain,
aspect of the festival, now Denmark St., Sonoma Steve Gunn, Linda Per-
in its ninth year. Tickets: $46-$121 hacs, The Fresh & Onlys,
A collaboration Shannon Lay, Sonny
between (((FolkYEAH!))) Information: sonoma. Smith, Once & Future
and Gundlach Bundschu huichica.com Band, Hand Habits, Cut
Winery, the two-day Worms, Kyle Craft, Lia
“family-friendly Ices, Chris Cohen, Amo
boutique festival” takes of it makes the perfect Amo, Cosmic Twang,
place on June 8 and 9, MATADOR RECORDS MATADOR RECORDS place to spread a blan- Extra Classic, Credit
bringing more than ket and enjoy the show. Electric, Springtime
30 artists over four plenty of space surround like Hardly Strictly a dazzling view of the The venue’s historic Carnivore, Mary Latti-
stages for a hand-picked a lineup full of national Bluegrass festival. skyline as the sun sets Old Redwood Barn also more, The Deep Dark
lineup celebrating folk, and regional acts, a The festival’s big- and acts perform on offers another charming Woods, Cocker Power,
indie and psychedelic nice alternative to gest stage, the Hillside against a rural backdrop. setting to catch music, Leon Russell and Calvin
music. Cozy vibes and overpopulated shindigs Amphitheater, offers The grassy field in front with a permanent stage Keys.
JUNE
JUNE
AC Myles | June 1
Frank O’Connor | June 1, 19-20
Branded | June 2
Ryan Hernandez | June 2, 24, 26
Twice as Good | June 3-4, 10-11,
Lilan Kane | June 3, 18 17-18, 24-25
Aaron Durr | June 4-7 Dustin Saylor | June 8, 30
Tasche | June 8, 25, 27-29 Jayson Angove | June 9
Sin Silver | June 9-11, 16-17, Cripple Creek | June 15-16
Patrick Thomas | June 12-15 Karen Slavin | June 22
in th e CA N N ERY Anna Gilbert | June 21-23 Bobby Zoppi | June 23
Natalie John | June 30 Ryan Scripps | June 29
DJ | Friday-Saturday, 9:30PM–1:30AM
May 18-19, 25-26 and June 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
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juggling commitments with multiple bands.
onoma County has always attracted and They share a passion for what they do that
produced musicians. Some of them are was instilled at a young age and have an ap-
well known internationally. Others have preciation for the many live music venues in
more limited fan bases existing mainly within the area that afford so many opportunities to
the Bay Area, throughout the West Coast or play. They also share a commitment to contin-
in a geographic range. uous learning, and very busy schedules.
As with many working in the creative arts, Before the season gets fully underway, they
those who haven’t made it to household-name took a few minutes out of those busy schedules
fame often have to work especially hard to to tell us what keeps them going, and where you
make a living doing what they love. For many might be able to catch their acts this summer.
BRUCE GORDON
BANDS HE PLAYS WITH:
Tri Tip Trio, Zydeco Flames, Acrosonics, Atomic Cocktail, Blues Defenders, Blue Notes, RB&Z, Steppin’
INSTRUMENTS HE PLAYS:
Piano; accordion, Hammond B3 organ
What inspired you to learn music, and where did you learn What’s your favorite venue to play in Sonoma County, and
to play? why?
My mother and grandmother played the piano. With so much There are so many great venues in Sonoma County but my favor-
music around me, and a piano in our house, I naturally gravitat- ite is the Sonoma Speakeasy. It is tucked away like a secret, has a
ed to piano at a very early age. I am largely self-taught. I grew up real piano and the owner is a great supporter of live music. He is
in Washington D.C., listening to lots of different kinds of music, also a community-minded person that has raised money for fire
both on radio and live at festivals like The Folklife Festival and victims by creating fundraisers at the club.
Smithsonian productions. I also heard music in the streets and What musician, living or dead, has most inspired you in
parks. I wanted to study music and as an improviser (playing your life as a musician?
by ear and making up my own music), I really only had two
choices for an accredited college to study jazz; I picked Cornish Very difficult question because of all the different genres that I
College in Seattle, where I studied jazz and received a BA with a love. So, here’s my best shot — Oscar Peterson, Professor Long-
music major. hair, Jimmy Smith and Clifton Chenier.
What’s the best thing about playing in multiple bands at What’s a favorite band/musician coming to Sonoma County
the same time? (not one of yours) that you’ll want to see this summer?
It keeps me versatile. I enjoy so many genres. The musicians here The California Honeydrops
are much more interconnected. Many of us perform an annual Where can people see you play this summer?
marathon concert day with most of the bands participating, that In Sonoma County, I play every Monday night at the Twin Oaks in
raises money for any of our fellow musicians that have a financial Pennngrove with The Blues Defenders; Tuesday nights at Sonoma
emergency. Speakeasy with RB&Z (“Z” is the zydeco part of the show); Wednes-
What’s the hardest thing about it? day nights my vintage Jazz and swing band, Acrosonics, is at the
Not being able to play all the gigs that are offered to me, in all of Sonoma Speakeasy. I have a couple of shows coming up at the Red
the different bands I am part of. Brick in Petaluma. Other gigs include the Boom Boom Room in San
Francisco and Ashkenaz in Berkeley as well as other Bay Area clubs.
KENT PORTER / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT “The musicians here are much more interconnected,” says Bruce Gordon of Sonoma.
WILLARD
BLACKWELL
presents BANDS HE PLAYS WITH:
Gator Nation, Mr. Blackwell and the MBA’s
(Mr. Blackwell’s Allstars) and The Bruthas
INSTRUMENTS HE PLAYS:
Drums, percussion: congas, frottoir or
washboard with spoons, and just enough
piano to write songs
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Summer Concerts
Rockin’ Concerts Under the Stars
Saturdays • Noon - 3pm • Village Court Thursdays • 5:30pm - 8pm • Village Court
June 2 SUPER DIAMOND June 7 SPENCER DAY
“Ain’t No Way” you’ll be sitting Vocalist-songwriter-pianist who
on the sidelines when this Neil effortlessly blends jazz, traditional
Diamond tribute hits the stage! and contemporary pop.
SUSAN COPPERMAN
BANDS SHE PLAYS WITH:
Medicine Ball Band, Tony Saunders’ smooth jazz
ensemble, Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin’ Show Band,
Rock ’n’ Roll Rhythm Review, Elvis Johnson’s
Soul Review and BackTrax Rock Band
INSTRUMENTS SHE PLAYS:
Saxophone. I fake it on the flute. I also play
the guitar and piano, but just when I am teaching.
BOB McBAIN
BANDS HE PLAYS WITH:
Levi Lloyd and Friends, The Poyntlyss Sistars, Masterkeys Theatre,
Presbyterian Church of Novato Praise Band, Sonoma Sound Syndicate, SwingSet,
Third Rail, The Fabulous 45’s, Rubber Soul Acoustic Beatles Experience, Sonoma
Speakeasy Sunday Night Jam Band, Z and The Benders, Tiger Lyn Band, The Special
Guests, Kerry Daly Band, BackTrax Rock Band, SugarFoot, Mandy Brooks Band,
Brooks and Lloyd Blues Band, The Henry Coopers, The Value Kings and Crossfire. I
am also a regular substitute, when my schedule allows,
with Alvon Johnson, Stax City and the Funky Dozen.
INSTRUMENTS HE PLAYS:
Keyboards, including piano, organ and synthesizer
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Expanding
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cultural boundaries
us to play a helpful role in
the local arts ecosystem as
well,” says Jacob Yarrow,
the executive director of
the Green Music Center.
By DIANE PETERSON After the concert, Green Music Center opportunity to have a deeper exchange … SUMMER SEASONS
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Executive Director Jacob Yarrow set up a an example of the sort of exchanges we KICKING OFF
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“meet and greet” with the recording artist, hope to create more of.” ■ Green Music Center readies
ast fall, hip-hop artist Common actor and poet, whose lyrics touch on Now, 10 months into his new job, Yarrow its lawn for concerts, more / D18
drew a standing-room only crowd to themes ranging from faith and fidelity to has unveiled his first full season of pro-
Sonoma State University’s Weill Hall. social justice and political reform. About 40 gramming at the performing arts center ■ SOMO Village keeping glory
Among his most enthusiastic fans were 450 students attended. — the 2018-2019 Mastercard Performance days alive in Rohnert Park / D19
SSU students who attended for free, incor- “They all asked some pretty raw Series — as well as the Summer 2018 Sea- ■ Nora Jones, Jim Gaffigan at
porating the artist’s socially progressive questions, and there was a really great son, most of which he also planned. Luther Burbank Center / D21
message into their coursework as part of dialogue,” Yarrow said during a recent
the university’s Arts Integration Program. interview at his SSU office. “It became an TURN TO YARROW » PAGE D14
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SUMMER 2018
CALENDAR FESTIVALS
Wake up early, grab the kids and head to Windsor’s Keiser Park
for the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic on June 9 and 10.
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Tyler Hubbard, right, and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line will perform at this year’s
Country Summer Music Festival, kicking off June 15, in Santa Rosa.
FESTIVALS
CONTINUED FROM D15
Boonville: Comedian
Michael Pritchard and
seven bands will perform
at this inaugural event,
set in a substance-free
environment at the
Mendocino County Fair-
grounds. Tickets on sale
at Eventbrite for $25 in
advance ($30 at the gate),
or $21 each for groups of
10 or more, free 12 and
younger. 415-578-0125 or
visit csmusicfest.org.
June 10 — Railroad
Square Music Festival,
Santa Rosa: The fourth
annual showcase for folk,
bluegrass, country and
Americana acts features
20 bands on five stages,
with headliners including
Frankie Boots, Sol Hori- TANIA QUINTANILA
zon and the Highway Po- The Miro Quartet will perform in August at the chamber
ets. The event also boasts music festival Music in the Vineyards in the Napa Valley.
circus and aerial acts
will add to the fun, and Fairgrounds for a musical
locally made crafts. Free, lineup that includes Rail-
but donations accepted at road Earth, The Brothers
gofundme.com/rsmf2018. Comatose, Melvin Seals &
railroadsquaremusicfesti- JBG, Royal Jelly Jive, Ron
val.com Artis II & The Truth, The
Sam Chase & The Untra-
June 15-17 — Country ditional, Danny Click and
Summer Music Festival, the Hell Yeahs and more.
Santa Rosa: Country Proceeds benefit music
music superstars Florida education in Petaluma
Georgia Line, Little Big schools. Tickets: $55-$149.
Town and Toby Keith will petalumamusicfestival.
headline the fifth annual org
event, held outdoors at
the Sonoma County Fair- Aug. 18-19 — Cotati Ac-
grounds. $89-$39 single cordion Festival, Cotati:
day, $249-339 three day. CHRIS PIZZELLO / INVISION For two days, some three
countrysummer.com Actress and singer Kristin dozen accordion acts from
Chenoweth will perform in a variety musical styles
June 22-24 — Sierra July at Festival Napa Valley. take over La Plaza Park.
Nevada World Music There’s a lot more to than
Festival, Boonville: The July 14 — Rivertown just polkas, but you’ll get
25th annual event features Revival, Petaluma: The plenty of those, too. $17
35 acts, including Steel festival combines a river- for one day and $27 for
Pulse, Beres Hammond, side setting and a steam- two in advance; $19 and
Taurus Riley and Teddy punk theme with circus $29 at the gate. 707-664-
Afro, with shows both acts, the Grand Art Boat 0444, cotatifest.com
outside and in the Dance Regatta, authentic $5 wed-
Hall at the Mendocino dings and live music by Aug. 25-26 — Bodega Sea-
Fairgrounds. $70 Friday; The Crux, John Courage food Art & Wine Festival,
$85 Saturday; $75 Sunday. and others. $10 for adults; Bodega: Visit the Watts
snwmf.com $5 for kids. rivertownre- Ranch for two days of food
vival.com and drink, live entertain-
June 28-July 1 — Kate ment on three stages and
Wolf Music Festival, July 20-29 — Festival a wide array of fine arts
Laytonville: The 23rd Napa Valley, Napa: The and crafts for sale. Adults,
annual memorial tribute festival pairs world- $15 in advance, $20 at the
to the late folksinger and class performances gate; age 65 and older and
songwriter features four with culinary and wine military, $10 in advance,
days of live music on four events staged in iconic $15 at the gate; age 12-18,
stages at the 150-acre Wine Country settings. $8 in advance, $10 at the
Black Oak Ranch. The all- Stars include Tony and gate; free younger than
star roster includes Los Emmy Award-winning 12. bodegaseafoodfestival.
Lobos, Indigo Girls, Keb’ actress and singer, Kristin com
Mo’, Martha Reeves & The Chenoweth and violinist
Vandellas, Ani DiFranco, Joshua Bell. Single con- Sept. 8-9 — The Rus-
Joan Osborne, Tom Pax- cert tickets start at $39. sian River Jazz Festival,
ton, Leftover Salmon and Patron Experience passes Guerneville: The festival,
Harry Chapin. $75-$110 start at $850. 888-337-6272, which has been paired
single day, $220 two days, festivalnapavalley.org with the Russian River
$220-$225 three days, $320 Blues festival on a single
four days. katewolfmu- July 28 — Fort Ross Festi- weekend in recent years,
sicfestival.com val, Fort Ross: Celebrate will be expanded to two
the diverse international days at Johnson’s Beach.
July 7-21 — Mendocino flavors and cultures of Ticket information and
Music Festival, Mendoci- Fort Ross. This year’s the festival lineup will
no: A blend of music by event will highlight the be released this summer.
a variety of performers, Kashia, Russian, Alaska russianriverfestivals.com
featuring orchestra con- Native, and California
certs, Big Band, chamber ranch era peoples who Sept. 22-23 — Sonoma
music ensembles, dance, have called Fort Ross Harvest Music Festival,
blues, jazz, world, folk, home over the centuries. Glen Ellen: The produc-
bluegrass and popular $20 per car. fortross.org ers of BottleRock have
contemporary music in teamed up with BR Cohn
the festival tent, as well as Aug. 3-26 — Music in the Winery to present this
small concerts in intimate Vineyards, Napa Valley: new event. Headliners
venues in the historic The 24th annual chamber for the two-day festival,
towns of Mendocino and music festival presents scheduled for September
Fort Bragg. $15-$55. 707- top classical musicians in at the B.R. Cohn Winery,
937-2044, mendocinomu- winery settings. The ros- are folk-rock band The
sic.org. ter includes two returning Avett Brothers on Sept.
favorites — The Escher 22 and the indie folk band
July 14-29 — Valley of Quartet and the Pacifica The Head and the Heart
the Moon Music Festival, Quartet — and two acts on Sept. 23. The rest of
Sonoma: This summer, making their Music in the the lineup features Lake
the festival explores some Vineyards debut — the Street Dive, Shovels &
of the influential music Miro Quartet and Trio Rope, The Suffers and
composed in Vienna from Machiavelli. Venues and Royal Jelly Jive on Sept.
the 18th to 20th centuries, starting times vary. In- 22, and Rodrigo Y Gabri-
including the chamber dividual evening concert ela, ZZ Ward, Rayland
music of Mozart, Beetho- tickets cost $55 each until Baxter and Con Brio
ven and Schubert, per- July 1, and $60 after that. on Sept. 23. Sold out.
formed in the Hanna Boys 707-258-5559, musicin- sonomaharvestmusicfes-
Center auditorium. $45, thevineyards.org tival.com
$25 for 35 and younger.
valleyofthemoonmusicfes- Aug. 4 — Petaluma Music
tival.org. Festival, Petaluma: Head
to the Sonoma-Marin
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FAIRS
GREEN MUSIC CENTER » Local favorites and array of newcomers on tap for sixth season
G
reen Music Center’s
sixth summer season at
the Weill Hall and lawn
will present comedian Gabriel
“Fluffy” Iglesias, the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, country star
Hunter Hayes, jazz trumpeter
Chris Botti, rhythm and blues
vocal group Boyz II Men, blue-
grass band the Punch Broth-
ers, Los Tucanes de Tijuana,
singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett
and more.
The season also includes the
return of some local favorites
— the Fourth of July Fireworks
Spectacular, the Bluegrass and
Craft Beer Festival, Blues at the
Green and Free Movies at the
Green — and a free concert for
the community, co-sponsored
by the Santa Rosa Symphony,
featuring Mariachi Champana
Nevin.
Call 866-955-6040 or visit gmc.
sonoma.edu. More performanc-
es will be announced at 10 a.m.
June 10.
During late June, July, August
and September, the rear wall
of Weill Hall on the Sonoma
State University campus will
be opened onto landscaped and
terraced Weill Lawn behind it.
Seating is available both inside ALVIN JORNADA / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2014
the concert hall and outdoors Fireworks illuminate the sky for guests seated on the lawn at Weill Hall to view the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Rohnert Park. This year’s
with table and lawn seating. A event will feature Transcendence Theatre Co. and Santa Rosa Symphony.
video screen captures the per-
formance onstage and projects a
close-up view of the stage to pa-
trons on the lawn. Lawn patrons
can bring blankets and low-back
folding chairs and pack a picnic.
For all summer performances,
lawn tickets for children ages
2 to 12 are half-price and children
younger than 2 are admitted for
free.
Here’s the full schedule:
June 27: “Mormon Tabernacle
Choir and Orchestra at Temple
Square.” 7:30 p.m.; gates open at
5:30 p.m. Tickets: indoor, $45-$80;
outdoor table, $40; lawn, $25.
June 29: Movies on the
Green: “Coco” (2017) 7 p.m. Out-
door lawn only, free. No ticket
needed for entry.
July 4: 4th of July Fireworks WILL BUCQUOY / FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Spectacular, with the Transcen- Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
dence Theatre Co. and the Santa brings his “One Show Fits All” tour MARK J. TERRILL / ASSOCIATED PRESS, 2016 ALVIN JORNADA / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2013
Rosa Symphony, conducted by to Weill Hall on July 7. Boyz II Men will take the stage Aug. 16 at the Green Music Center. Hunter Hayes will perform Aug. 10
Michael Berkowitz. 7:30 p.m. Gates
and Kids Zone play area open at outdoor table, $40; lawn, $25. na Nevin and the Santa Rosa $45-$85; outdoor table, $40; lawn, at 6 p.m. on the Prelude Wedding
4:30 p.m. Tickets for indoor and July 22: Movies on the Green: Symphony. 7 p.m. Gates open at $25. Lawn and runs until showtime.
outdoor table cost $40; lawn, $25. “Annie” (2014) and “The 5 p.m. More info: lagunitas.com/ Aug. 16: Boyz II Men. Sept. 7: Movies on the Green:
July 7: Gabriel “Fluffy” Igle- Greatest Showman” (2017) music/2017-amphitheater-line- 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. “Black Panther” (2018) 7 p.m.
sias, “One Show Fits All” world 3 p.m. Outdoor lawn only, free. up All tickets free, but tickets Tickets are $45-$85; outdoor Outdoor lawn only, free. No
tour. 7:30 p.m. Gates open at No ticket needed for entry. needed for entry, with a maxi- table, $40; lawn. $25. The special ticket needed for entry.
5:30 p.m. Tickets: indoor, $45-$75; July 28: Blues at the Green: mum of four per person. Free event “A Perfect Pairing — Sept. 8: Lyle Lovett and His
outdoor table, $40; lawn, $25. Maceo Parker Big Band, Eric tickets available beginning at 10 Breathless Sparkling Wines” Large Band. 7:30 p.m. Gates open
July 15: Bluegrass & Craft Lindell and the Grand Nationals, a.m. July 10. Call 866-955-6040. Se costs an additional $20. Private at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $55-$85;
Beer Festival, with Ricky Skaggs Deva Mahal. 2 p.m. Gates open at habla Español, 707-546-7007. pre-concert sparkling wine outdoor table, $40; lawn, $25.
and Kentucky Thunder, Laurie noon. Tickets: $35-$75; outdoor Aug. 5: Movies on the Green: tasting begins at 6 p.m. on the Special event: “A Perfect Pairing
Lewis and The Right Hands. table, $40; lawn, $25. Special “The Lion King” (1994) and Prelude Wedding Lawn and runs — Martin Ray Vineyards & Win-
2 p.m. Gates open at noon. Craft event: Blues & Brews Lagunitas “Jumanji” (2017.) 3 p.m. Outdoor until showtime. ery. $20 in addition to concert
Beer Fest from 12-3:30 p.m. Beer Garden. For $15 in addi- lawn only, free. No ticket needed Aug. 23: Punch Brothers, ticket price. Private pre-concert
Concert tickets: indoor, $45-$55; tion to the concert ticket price, for entry. with Madison Cunningham wine tasting begins at 6 p.m. on
lawn, $25. No outdoor tables. patrons get unlimited tastes of Aug. 10: Hunter Hayes. opening. 7:30 p.m. Gates open the Prelude Wedding Lawn.
Craft Beer Festival: $30, with some of Lagunitas’ lesser-known 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$75;
purchase of concert ticket. craft beers. Tasting begins at Tickets cost $35-$50; outdoor outdoor table, $40; lawn, $25. You can reach Staff Writer Dan
July 21: Los Tucanes De 6 p.m. on the Prelude Wedding table, $40; lawn, $25. Special event: Ballast Point Beer Taylor at 707-521-5243 or dan.
Tijauna. 7:30 p.m. Gates open at Lawn and runs until showtime. Aug. 12: Chris Botti. 7 p.m. Garden. $15 in addition to con- taylor@pressdemocrat.com.
5:30 p.m. Tickets: indoor, $45-$75; July 29: Mariachi Champa- Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost cert ticket price. Tasting begins On Twitter @danarts.
June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, July 27 — Parks Make Life
Sept. 15 — Charles M. Schulz Better Bash: The City of Santa
Museum: The museum cele- Rosa celebrates its 950 acres of
brates the Chinese Year of the parks, trails and community
Dog by turning the spotlight spaces with a special party at
on Snoopy. Monthly special Howarth Park. Free tours of
JOHN BURGESS / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2014
activities include a doghouse the animal barn to meet baby
painting day with professional The Hidden Valley Elementary School fourth-graders visit the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. animals, interactive displays,
artists June 16, an astrono- exhibits and games from the
my-themed day July 21 with a 4:30 p.m. in the Carston Cab- grounds, 1350 Bennett Valley July 13-14 — Broadway Under Sonoma County Traveling
chance to observe sunspots and aret. $13 adults, $9 children. Road, Santa Rosa. jlns.org The Stars Fantastical Family Fair, activity challenge for
make a constellation necklace 50 Mark West Springs Road, Night: A chance to introduce prizes and information about
and viewer, special activities in Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600. kids to the magic of Broadway upcoming programs and activ-
honor of Snoopy’s birthday on June 29, July 22, Aug. 5, Sept. music, with a family-friendly ities. Free. 4-7 p.m. 630 Sum-
Aug. 18 and pet portraits with 7 — Free Family Movies on lineup by the professional merfield Road, Santa Rosa.
Snoopy on Sept. 15. $12, seniors June 24 — Ride a Rig: Kids love The Green: Once a month performers of Transcendence
62 and older, $5 kids 4-18, and trucks, especially those with throughout the summer Theater Co. under the starts at
free younger 4. 2301 Hardies big jobs to do. This event is a Sonoma State’s Green Music Jack London State Park. Dance Aug. 17-Sept. 21 — Movies in
Lane, Santa Rosa. 707-579-4452 chance for children to explore Center will play free movies on and song from Broadway and the Park: It’s lawn seating in
or schulzmuseum.org a variety of big rigs used for the lawn. “Coco” (7 p.m. June Disney, with special perfor- The Land of Imagination for
everything from public service 29), “Annie” and “The Greatest mances by participants of the this Friday evening outdoor
and emergency response to util- Showman” 3 p.m. July 22; “The Transcendence Kids Camp. movie series for families in
June 23 — The Secret Gar- ities, construction, landscaping, Lion King” and “Jumanji: Wel- Special preshow activities start Santa Rosa’s Howarth Park.
den: Local Sonoma County transportation and delivery. come to the Jungle” 3 p.m. Aug. at 5 p.m. with performance at Movies start at dusk, about
kids who participated in the Kids can get behind the wheel, 5 and “The Black Panther” 7:30 p.m. $35-$149. 2400 London 8 p.m. in August and 7:45 p.m.
Missoula Children’s Theatre honk the horn and meet the 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Pack a picnic or Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. 877- in September. Bring a picnic or
Camp at Luther Burbank professionals who drive them. grab concession food. No reser- 424-1414, info@ttcsonoma.org grab some grub from on-site
Center for the Arts star in this Hosted by the Junior League of vations necessary. At Rohnert food vendors. For a listing of
stage presentation of “The Napa/Sonoma. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park Expressway and Petalu- movies visit srcity.org/2170/
Secret Garden,” a beloved $5.50 admission, free younger ma Hill Road, Rohnert Park. July 13-15 — Mary Poppins: Movies-in-the-Park. 630 Sum-
children’s classic. 2 p.m. and than 2. Sonoma County Fair- The perfect nanny comes to merfield Road, Santa Rosa.
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SOMO VILLAGE EVENTS CENTER » Laid-back spot in Rohnert Park keeps glory days alive
By MICHAEL SHAPIRO
FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
A
t the SOMO Village
Event Center in Rohnert
Park, it’s not just about
the music, said Bryce Dow-
Williamson, CEO of Second
Octave Media, which markets
and helps produce the SOMO
concerts.
The venue, about a mile south
of Sonoma State University,
hosts great bands, but he said
much of the appeal is enjoying
shows outdoors.
There are art installations,
crafts for sale, beer gardens and
a variety of food vendors with
healthy dishes.
For its fifth season, SOMO has
a diverse lineup, launching with
the melodic punk band Social
Distortion on June 2 and featur-
ing reggae shows with Toots and
the Maytals on July 17 and Steel
Pulse on August 16.
The laid-back venue focuses
on sustainability, with more
solar panels than any facility
in the county, Dow-Williamson
said. SOMO is adding a re-
claimed-wood tiered deck this
season and is providing free
water stations to discourage use
of plastic bottles.
Several 1980s bands, such
as the Psychedelic Furs with
opening act X (July 25), are on JEREMY PORTJE / FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2016
the roster.
Concertgoers gather by the outdoor stage as Lucinda Williams performs at the SOMO Village Event Center in Rohnert Park.
The Ultimate Party on Sept. 8
features four cover bands: the Motet alongside a beer festival. “Now I am putting on shows Toots and the Maytals, July
’80s tribute outfit Tainted Love, IF YOU GO This year, SOMO plans to stage with him.” 13: “One of the best-loved groups
Super Diamond, Petty Theft, and up to 15 concerts, and tickets are Here is Dow-Williamson’s take in Jamaica’s history, they also
What: SOMO Village Event
Foreverland (Michael Jackson selling twice as fast as in previ- on the musicians who have been have the distinction of their song
Center
songs). ous years, he said. And SOMO is announced for the 2018 SOMO ‘Do The Reggae’ being the source
Today, so much music is Where: 1400 Valley House Drive, trying out new types of events. season: of the word ‘reggae’ itself.”
nostalgia-based, Dow-Williamson Rohnert Park “This year we’ll be exper- Social Distortion, June 2: Steel Pulse, Aug. 16: “We’ve
said. Information: somoconcerts.com imenting with food-focused “These punk rock legends have had these icons at SOMO. They
“Concert-goers are not reliv- or 707-664-6314 events with different themes,” achieved one of the most non- put on a stellar show and will
ing the glory days of the 1960s he said. They will include music, punk things possible: They’ve perform with popular younger
and ’70s anymore,” he said. “but the food will be the head- failed to burn out. We couldn’t bands, Tribal Seeds and The
“They’re reliving the ’80s and SOMO’s concert series roughly liner.” pass up the chance to bring Green.”
’90s, and this music goes along broke even, he said. For Dow-Williamson, promot- them to Sonoma County.” J Boog, Sept. 7: “Boog is a
with that.” SOMO was on track to make ing bands he’s admired since his Psychedelic Furs, July 25: Samoan reggae singer who has
He noted that the Psychedelic a profit last year, but because of teens is gratifying. “This band brings you all the been making big moves with
Furs sold out Petaluma’s Mystic the North Bay fires, the organiz- “I am working with bands that nostalgia of watching those Brat younger folks. We’re pairing him
Theatre in March and that many ers had to cancel their final show, inspired me to work in music,” Pack movies and consistently with Collie Budz so this will be a
fans there thought it was “the called Funkendank and sched- he said. “When I was 14, I saw gives a truly astounding live great show for college students
best show they saw all year.” uled for late October, that was to Michael Franti,” who appeared performance.” Opening is L.A. and those wanting to see where
During the past three seasons, feature Dragon Smoke and The at SOMO in previous seasons. punk band X. reggae is going.”
ARTS Center for Contemporary Art: the Arts and Art at the Source:
The second installment of To give art-lovers a peek at
Now through June 10 — “Ship this exhibit explores four new studios in outlying areas, the
of Dreams: Artists, Poets and projects by Bay Area artists, center is hosting morning and
Visionaries of the S.S. Valle- each reacting to the evolving afternoon guided tours at se-
jo,” Sonoma Valley Museum social and political climate. lected Art at the Source open
of Art: The S.S. Vallejo was Lexa Walsh’s work examines studios. Each tour includes a
moored on the north side of group protests, while Victor stop at the Sebastopol Center
Sausalito in 1949 and became Cartagena’s analyzes for the Arts for a light lunch
a cultural incubator for immigration. from Hip Chick
artists, musicians and liter- Meanwhile Kitchen and wine
ary luminaries. The exhibit Ranu Mukherjee tasting by Har-
explores the contribution of explores societal vest Moon Win-
this circle of artists from 1949 health, while ery. Admission:
to 1969. Admission: $5-15. Free Lava Thomas’ $60. 707-829-4797,
on Wednesdays. 707-939-7862, delves into sebarts.org
svma.org solidarity.
Admission: $15.
707-226-5991, Now through
Now through June 10 — “Her dirosaart.org Sept. 16 — “Lost
View: The Bay Area Figura- Santa Rosa,”
tion of Gail Chadell Nanao,” History Muse-
Sonoma Valley Museum of Standing exhibit um of Sonoma
Art: This exhibit explores PEANUTS WORLDWIDE — “Contem- County: The
the Berkeley-based artist porary Art by exhibit explores
associated with the Bay Area ing Peanuts with a character beauty of mushrooms and seven featured the changing face
Figurative Movement of the of color became a cultural lichens. Her paintings reveal artists,” The of Santa Rosa
early 1950s. This is the first benchmark in American com- her lifelong connection with Hess Collection: during the city’s
solo retrospective of Nanao’s ic history. Peanuts fans met nature and her close observa- Founder Donald 150-year anniver-
work. Admission: $5-15. Free Franklin in the summer of tion of it. Free. 707-527-9277, Hess has spent sary. It chron-
on Wednesdays. 707-939-7862, 1968 and the exhibit includes lagunafoundation.org 40 years creating icles the 2017
svma.org the correspondence that in- his art collection firestorms and
spired the character. Shortly and his modus RANU MUKHERJEE the 1906 earth-
after the assassination of Rev. Now through June 16 — “Art operandi remains Artist Ranu Mukherjee has quake, as well as
Now through Sept. 16 — My Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Shapes the World, 2018 Youth the same. If he been collaborating with the demographic
Favorite Peanuts: Reflections Los Angeles schoolteacher Art Exhibition,” Petaluma has a sleepless dancers at di Rosa Center shift. Admission:
of Family and Friends,” Harriet Glickman wrote to Arts Center: This exhibi- night after being for Contemporary Art. His $10. 707-579-1500,
Charles M. Schulz Museum: Schulz because she believed tion showcases artwork of deeply moved by work is part of the di Rosa museumsc.org
Schulz’s wife Jean, along with that the popular comic strip students, ages 5 to 18, from a painting, he’s exhibit “Be Not Still.”
family members and close could help shape American Petaluma schools in a variety likely to buy it.
friends share their favorite attitudes on race. Admis- of mediums including paint- These artists are currently Now through Sept. 23 —
strips and the stories behind sion $5-$12, free for children ing, drawing, sculpture and on exhibition: Franz Gertsch, “Time & Place: Human
them. You’ll find out who in- younger than 3. 707-579-4452, photography. Rudi Szilvasy is Robert Motherwell, Anselm Impact and our Changing En-
spired certain characters and schulzmuseum.org the featured artist, noted for Kiefer, Magalena Abakano- vironment,” Art Museum of
punchlines. Admission: $5-$12, his pastel drawings. Admis- wicz, Leopold Maler, Francis Sonoma County: With an eye
free for members and children sion: $4-$5, free for members. Bacon and Gerhard Richter. to wildfires and Hurricanes
younger than 3. 707-579-4452. Now through Aug. 29 — 707-762-5600, petalumaartscen- Free. 707-255-1144, hesscollec- and other natural disasters,
schulzmuseum.org “Foundation, Microcosms: A ter.org tion.com this exhibit explores the
Closer Look at Mushrooms human impact on our environ-
and Lichens,” Laguna Foun- ment and puts it in a global
Now through Aug. 5 — “50 dation: Lucy Martin will Now through Dec. 30 — “Be June 9-10 — “Art at the context. Admission: $10. 707-
Years of Franklin,” Charles share her botanical paintings Not Still: Living in Uncertain Source, Art & Wine Studio 579-1500, museumsc.org. $10.
M. Schulz Museum: Integrat- that focus on the mysterious Times (Part 2),” di Rosa Tours,” Sebastopol Center for 707-579-1500, museumsc.org
D20 SUMMER ARTS & EVENTS THE PRESS DEMOCRAT • FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018
In Memoriam
Patrick T. O’Day, March 25, 2003 Mike Ottolini, Nov. 10, 2004 Timothy Shea, Aug. 25, 2005
Joshua Kynoch, Oct. 1, 2005 Caesar S. Viglienzone, Feb. 1, 2006 Jesse Williams, April 7, 2007
Mario Deleon, April 16, 2007 Anthony J. Schober, May 12, 2007 Christopher Gathercole, May 26, 2008
Ryan Connolly, June 24, 2008
Your sacrifice will always be remembered.
MONDAY, MAY 28 th
AT 10:00 A.M.
Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Avenue
Spectacular display of thousands of flags honoring veterans
10:00 A.M. ~ Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies
Steve Bosshard, U.S.M.C. Vietnam
P51 – Mustang Flyover
Courtesy of the Pacific Coast Air Museum
Keynote Speaker
Kate O’Hare Palmer, Sonoma County Veteran of the Year
Flag Tribute, Rifle Salute & Taps
U.S. Marine Corps League Detachment #686
Special Events for Families
The Redwood Chordsmen
North Bay Military Vehicle Club Display
All American Fare of hot dogs, chips and soda
Benefiting The Living Room
Display of 50 State Flags
Special gift bags for children
Remember Me Display Honoring
Jack Boyce, U.S. Navy WWII
SA N TA ROSA
MEMORIAL PARK
A CO M M U N I T Y T R A D I T I O N C 0 A -1 07, C R-1 7 1
offers season of
oine. Young Eurydice dies on her A romantic fable premiering in Live, Andrews Hall, Sonoma
wedding day and must travel to the 1960, as one of the longest-run- Community Center, Sonoma:
underworld. The characters, twists ning musicals, is both nostalgic Playwright Del Shores provides
and visual effects make a timeless and globally relatable. It’s being a one-night event as part of Gay
delights, laughs
love story feel new. $15-$30. produced in memory of Stephen Wine Weekend, featuring six
707-823-0177. mainstagewest.com Walsh (1956-2018), known for his eccentric people with plenty to
shimmering baritone voice. $25- discover in this R-rated show. $30.
May 25-June 3 — “The Compleat $45. 707-763-8920. cinnabartheater. sonomaartslive.org
Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” org
By DAN TAYLOR of Adam Trent, 8 p.m., at 6th Street Playhouse, Santa June 22-July 8 — “Shrek, The
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT $29-$49. Rosa: Combining every William June 15-July 8 — “Illyria” at 6th Musical” at Raven Performing
T
June 30: Bianca Del Shakespeare piece in under two Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa: Arts Theater, Healdsburg: The
he Luther Burbank Rio, comedy, 8 p.m., hours, this fast-paced retelling Contemporary musical revision story of a reclusive ogre who goes
Center for the Arts $39.50-$205. will attract both fans of his work of William Shakespeare’s come- on a quest with Donkey, who loves
summer season Aug. 5: Frankie Valli and casual readers in need of a dy, “Twelfth Night,” containing to crack jokes, as they encounter
kicks off today. Tickets and the Four Seasons, condensed mashup. $18-$28. energetic moments of mischief a spirited princess. Based on the
are available online at classic hits, 7 p.m., $79- 707-523-4185. 6thstreetplayhouse. through identity confusion, and 2001 animated film and William
lutherburbankcenter.org, $125. com an emotional pull with themes Steig’s 1990 book. $10-$35.
by calling 707-546-3600 or Aug. 8: Gipsy Kings, of gender roles and rejected love. 707-433-6335. raventheater.org
at the Luther Burbank pop fusion music, 8 p.m., May 25-Sept. 2 — “Shakespeare $22-$38. 707-523-4185. 6thstreetplay-
Center ticket office at $61.50-$81.50. ‘Funnies’ Packages” at 6th Street house.com June 22-July 15 — “The New Cen-
50 Mark West Springs Aug. 9: Jim Gaffigan, Playhouse, Santa Rosa: All three tury” at Mount Jackson Masonic
Road in Santa Rosa, open comedy, 7 p.m., $59-$75. William Shakespeare shows, “The June 15-Sept. 9 — “Broadway Hall, Guerneville: Pegasus Players
daily from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 6: Josh Turner, Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr under the Stars” at Jack London stage writer Paul Rudnick and
Here are some of the country music, 8 p.m., (Abridged),” “Illyria” and “The State Historic Park, Glen Ellen: director John Rowan’s two-act
highlights of the summer $49-$69. Comedy of Errors” in a bundle Transcendence Theater Co. puts play, a thought-provoking and
schedule: Sept. 9: T Bone Bur- reduced price for any performance on its seventh season of outdoor eye-catching original comedy
Tonight: Emmanuel, nett, songwriter, musi- date, with exchanges. $79-$89. 707- musical revues, with Broadway centering on a group of interesting
Latino Pop, 8 p.m., cian and producer, 7 p.m., 523-4185. 6thstreetplayhouse.com performers and national touring and humorous characters. $18-$25.
$91-$146. $49-$99. company credits. Preshow picnics, 707-583-2343. pegasustheater.com
June 1: Stephen Stills Sept. 14: Anjelah June 8-16 — “Six Degrees of Sepa- beer and wine. $45-$145. 877-424-
and Judy Collins, 7 p.m., Johnson, comedy, 7 p.m. ration” at Luther Burbank Center 1414. transcendencetheatre.org Aug. 10-19 — “Heroes” at Clo-
$59-$171. $39.50-$149.50. for the Arts, Santa Rosa: Roust- verdale Performing Arts Center,
June 2: Justin Quiles, Sept. 16: Fiesta De In- about Theater stage John Guare’s June 22 — “Flying Leap Improv Cloverdale: A gentle comedy about
Puerto Rican singer-song- dependencia, 1 p.m., free. play, which delves into the role Theater Ensemble!” at Occidental lives forever changed from war,
writer, 9 p.m. $55-$85. Sept. 20: Norah Jones, chance plays in linking people to Center for the Arts, Occidental: focusing on three survivors of
June 16: La Caravana singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. one another. Winner of the Olivier Improvisational comedy and song World War I in 1959, residing at a
del Humor, 8 p.m., $26-$76. $79-$99. Award for Best Play and New York with local actors that will have hospital for retired military men.
June 22: Scott Sept. 22: 43rd annual Drama Critics Circle Award. $25- audience members giving sugges- Won Laurence Olivier Best New
Bradlee’s Postmodern San Francisco Comedy $30. 707-546-3600. lutherburbank- tions to act upon. Cabaret seating Comedy Award. $12-$25. 707-894-
Jukebox, 8 p.m., $39-$75. Competition semi-finals, center.org with wine, beer and refreshments 2214. cloverdaleperformingarts.
June 28: The Magic 8 p.m., $46. available. $15. 707-874-9392. com
June 8-July 1 — “Honky” at Lu- occidentalcenterforthearts.org
ther Burbank Center for the Arts, Aug. 10-Sept. 2 — “The Comedy of
Santa Rosa: Left Edge Theatre July 13-15 — “Disney’s Mary Pop- Errors” at 6th Street Playhouse,
stages the dark comedy about a pins” at Carston Cabaret, Luther Santa Rosa: William Shakespeare’s
young African-American who is Burbank Center for the Arts, farce about families, romance and
shot for a pair of basketball shoes, Santa Rosa: Magical family-friend- identity, was his first play, as well
leading to sales tripling from white ly musical about a nearly perfect as his shortest. Two twins who’ve
THE GREAT teens. A provocative satire extend-
ing the conversation of racism.
nanny includes favorite songs like
“A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Super-
long been apart come together
to bring slapstick and surprise.
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TRAILS FOR TOTS
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and a short walk for children Rosa. 9-10:30 a.m. $65. 707-823-1661
3-4 with an adult. Registered required at sonoma-
June 1: Larsen Park, 329 DeChene countyparks.org
Ave., Sonoma July 2-3: Two-day introduction to
Bringing the Best Films In the July 20: Helen Putnam Regional kayaking for ages 9-16, Healdsburg
World to Sonoma County Park, 411 Chileno Valley Road, Veterans Memorial Beach,
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PIZZA PANINIS BRUSCHETTA SALADS SHAREABLES TRAILS CHALLENGE/TREKS LESS TRAVELED
ARRIVE 20-30 MINUTES EARLY FOR IN THEATRE DINING
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY BEAST June 3: 4-6 p.m., Spring Lake FULL MOON KAYAKING
2D: (1:00 4:00) 7:00 9:50 PG-13 CC DV (12:30 2:45 5:15) 7:35 9:50 R Regional Park, swimming lagoon $45 fee includes kayak, paddle and
3D: (2:45) 8:00 No Passes BOOK CLUB
THE RIDER (12:00 2:15 4:30) 6:50 9:00 PG-13 CC DV
V
boat rental area, 393 Violetti Road, life jacket rental. $7 parking. Regis-
(12:00 2:40 5:00) 7:20 9:45 R POPE FRANCIS A MAN OF HIS WORD Santa Rosa ter at sonomacountyparks.org.
LOVE & BANANAS
(1:15 3:15 5:15) 7:15 9:15 NR
(12:30 5:25) PG CC DV Final Week!
RBG (12:45 3:00 5:15) 7:30:30 9:40 PG CC
June 10: 2-3:30 p.m., Pinnacle July 27: Spring Lake July 27,
DEADPOOL 2 AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PG-13 Gulch Coastal Access Trail, 20600 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa
(1:30 4:15) 7:10 9:40 R CC DV (1:00 4:10) 7:05 9:55 CC DV Mockingbird Road, Bodega Bay Aug. 26: Lake Benoist at Riverfront
Next Friday: ON CHESIL BEACH starring Saoirse Ronan • THE SEAGULL
June 24: 1-3 p.m., Riverfront Re- Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Road,
THE RIDER
★★★★ “Certainly not to be missed!” – Press Democrat
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BEAST
ROOM 4 OSCAR Nominations “A nervy,Best
including auspicious debut!
Picture, Best – Variety
Actress & Best Director!
★★★★ “A masterclass in slow-burn chills! – Guardian
Healdsburg
July 1: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Hood Moun-
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
SCIENCE SATURDAY
LOVE & BANANAS: AN ELEPHANT STORY
“The type of film that’s impossible to come away from unchanged.” – LA Times
tain Regional Park, Pythian Road
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens in
Sebastopol will be the location for an Free interactive experiments for
Q&A with director, writer, producer and subject of film Sun after 7:15pm show!
(south) entrance, 1450 Pythian iRead Outside event on June 29. all ages at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on the
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Road, Santa Rosa first Saturdays in June-August.
NT Live Encore Thu, June 14 7pm & Sat, June 23 10am
July 29: 4-6 p.m. Ragel Ranch Re- Road for Modini Mayacamas Pre- Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Vi-
VINCENT VAN GOGH
Exhibition
On Screen
A NEW WAY OF SEEING – Encore! Wed, June 6 1pm
gional Park, Peace Garden
500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol
serves events.
June 2: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 7 and
oletti Road, Santa Rosa. $7 parking.
707-539-2865, sonomacountyparks.
SUMMER ENCORES
Met
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Aug. 12: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., North
Sonoma Mountain Regional Park,
Aug. 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Biodiversity
BioBlitz species identification out-
org
June 2: Learn about the forces that
MADAMA BUTTERFLY • TURANDOT • EUGENE ONEGIN • IL TROVATORE
COPPELIA Bolshoi Ballet’s stunning production of the 5297 Sonoma Mountain Road, ing. Modini Mayacamas Preserves, control weather, try out predic-
humorous classic! Wed, June 13 1 & 6:30pm Santa Rosa Pine Flat Road, Healdsburg. tions tools and make a weather
525-8909 Times
Aug. 19: 4-6 p.m., Riverfront Re- June 9: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and July 14, instrument.
gional Park, Redwood Grove, and Aug.11 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nature July 7: Design a working a kaleido-
7821 Eastside Road, Healdsburg Walk 2-3-mile walk, Modini May- scope and learn how light bends
551 SUMMERFIELD RD. summerfieldcinemas.com acamas Preserves $20 suggested and reflects to create colors.
THE RIDER R TULLY R NATURE HEALS donation. Aug. 4: Use your imagination to
1:00-8:40
11:00-1:30-4:00-6:30-8:55 Variety of events at regional parks June 15 and July 15: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. design boats, bridges and buildings
BOOK CLUB PG13
RBG PG designed for health of mind, body Wildflower walk and photography using everyday household items
10:45-1:15-3:45-6:15-8:30
11:15-1:45-4:15-6:45-9:00 and spirit. outing, Modini Mayacamas Pre- and brain power.
DISOBEDIENCE
10:15-6:00
R
June 6: 6:30-8 p.m. Relaxation serves, $20 suggested donation.
POPE FRANCIS:
Exercises, North Sonoma Moun- iREAD OUTSIDE
A MAN OF HIS WORD PG LIVES WELL LIVED NR
tain Regional Park, 5297 Sonoma SUMMER STAR PARTIES Children age 6 and younger read
10:30-12:45-3:15-6:00-8:15 3:30PM
Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Sky watches take place at Robert nature books aloud, walk or hike,
ROXY STADIUM 14 85 SANTA ROSA AVE. ALWAYS THE TOP MOVIES June 10: 9:30-11 a.m. Healdsburg Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf make nature crafts and art and
FOR SHOWTIME INFO VISIT www.SREGmovies.com or call 525-8909 Veterans Memorial Beach, 13839 Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Can- play games at different venues.
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(12:00-12:30-1:00-1:30-2:00-3:00-3:30-4:00- (1:05-3:25-5:50)
4:30-5:00)-6:00-6:30-7:00-7:30-8:00-9:00-
June 23: 10-11:30 a.m. Improve for June 9, 16, July 7, 14, Aug 4, 11, hood Park and Garden, 1550 West
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PG13
9:30-10:00
Everyone, Crane Creek Regional Sept. 8: 8-11 p.m. $3 adults 18 and Ave. Santa Rosa. Free, donations
(11:50-1:20-3:10-4:40)-6:40-7:55-9:55
Park, 5000 Pressley Road, Rohnert older, free younger than 18, $8 accepted, registration at land-
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8:15
Park parking paths.org required. 707-544-7284.
(11:30-2:30-5:30)-8:30-10:30
OVERBOARD PG13 June 24: 9:30-11 a.m. Restorative Aug. 12: Perseid Meteor Shower, June 5: 1-3 p.m. Stories in the Gar-
DEADPOOL 2 R
(11:55-2:25-5:00)-7:35-10:10 Yoga, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 9 p.m-midnight. $3 for 18 and older, den, Bayer Farm
(11:40-12:20-1:00-1:40-2:20-3:00-3:40-4:20-
C.U.L.T. FILM SERIES-“AKIRA” PLUS “CHERRY 2000” 5750 Faught Road, Windsor free younger than 18, parking $8 June 8: 1-3 p.m. Meet at the
5:00-5:40)-6:20-7:00-7:40-8:20-9:00-9:40-10:20 AT 7PM ON THU MAY 31ST July 14: 10-11:30 a.m. Exploring Roseland Community Library,
Music, Sonoma Valley Regional SONOMA COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION 779 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa
AIRPORT STADIUM 12 409 AVIATION ALWAYS THE TOP MOVIES Park, 13630 Highway 12, Glen Ellen Smart Cycling classroom instruc- June 29: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hallberg
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July 18: 6:30-8 p.m. Relaxation Ex- tion. Call for times and location Butterfly Garden, 8687 Oak Grove
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (PG-13) DEADPOOL 2 (R) ercises, Bird Walk Coastal Access 707-545-0153 or visit bikesonoma. Ave., Sebastopol
FRI & SAT: (10:00 AM), (10:15 AM), (10:45 AM), (11:00 AM),
(1:00), (1:15), (1:45), (2:00), (4:00), (4:15), (4:45), (5:00),
FRI - THU: (10:15 AM), (11:15 AM), (12:15), (1:00), (2:00),
(3:00), (3:45), (4:45), (5:45), 7:00, 7:30, 8:30, 9:45, 10:15
Trail,355 Highway 1, Bodega Bay org. July 13: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Duckworth
7:00, 7:15, 7:45, 8:00, 10:00, 10:15, 10:45
SUN - THU: (10:00 AM), (10:15 AM), (10:45 AM), (11:00 AM), SHOW DOGS (PG) Aug 4: 10-11:30 a.m. Art and Music, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12: Ranch in Sebastopol. Directions to
(1:00), (1:15), (1:45), (2:00), (4:00), (4:15), (4:45), (5:00),
7:00, 7:15, 7:45, 8:00, 10:00, 10:15
FRI - THU: (10:00 AM), (12:30), (3:00)
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (PG-13)
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 6-8:30 p.m. 750 Mendocino Ave. this private ranch available after
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FRI - THU: (10:30 AM), (1:30), (4:30), 7:30, 10:30 SAT: (1:30), (5:30), 6:30, 8:40, 9:45
SUN - THU: (10:00 AM), (1:30), (5:30), 6:30, 8:40, 9:45
Aug. 19: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Photogra- members July 20: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rancho
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FRI - THU: (11:15 AM), (2:25), (5:30), 8:30
(PG-13)
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (PG-13) phy, 2-mile walk, Sonoma valley July 14, Aug. 18: Workshops: Safety Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Road,
BOOK CLUB
FRI - THU: (10:30 AM), (1:15), (3:45), 6:30, 9:00
(PG-13) OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
SAT: (10:00 AM)
Regional Park, 13630 Highway 12, instruction and family bike ride. Santa Rosa
Glen Ellen Sonoma Community Center, Sono-
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11:35, 4:20, 9:10
RAMPAGE PG-13
11:00, 1:00, 3:00
ISLE OF DOGS PG-13
5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS to hike further at Jack London State
2:00, 6:45
BREAKING IN PG-13
2:15, 6:40
BLACK PANTHER PG-13
June 2-Aug. 25: 25 interactive camp- Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch
11:45, 4:35, 8:55 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 8:50 BOUVERIE PRESERVE fire programs on nature and wild- Road, Glen Ellen. Dogs not allowed,
READY PLAYER ONE PG-13 LIFE OF THE PARTY PG-13
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way 12, Glen Ellen. $20 suggested Newanga Ave. Santa Rosa and Dor- 12 p.m., 5 miles
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NO PASSES FRI - MON: (12:30), (3:30), 6:30, 9:20
FRI - MON: (1:00), (2:30), (4:00), (5:30), 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 TUE - THU: (3:20), 6:00, 8:45
Bouverie Preserve. 10 a.m.- campfires in Doran Regional Park Aug. 4: 9-11 a.m., 2 miles, 9 a.m.-
TUE - THU: (2:30), (4:00), (5:30), 7:00, 8:30 12 p.m. Bouverie Preserve, are 6-7 p.m. sonomacountyparks.org 12:30 p.m, 6 miles
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13935 Highway 12, Glen Ellen. All Sept. 1: 9-11 a.m., 2 miles, 9 a.m.-
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Joonas Suotamo, Woody
uch like its pro- Harrelson, Emilia Clarke,
tagonist, “Solo: Donald Glover, Thandie
A Star Wars Newton, Phoebe Waller-
Story” has had a crazy Bridge, Paul Bettany, Jon
journey. The origin story Favreau, Linda Hunt
of a young Han Solo was Director: Ron Howard
initially directed by Phil Rating: PG-13 for sequenc-
Lord and Chris Miller, WALT DISNEY PICTURES es of sci-fi action/violence
before Lucasfilm president Alden Ehrenreich, right, stars as young Han Solo with Joonas
Kathleen Kennedy stepped Length: 135 minutes
Suotamo as Chewbacca in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
in to replace the duo with
the reliable Ron Howard, too earnest and smiley and Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke). He whisper. But in “Solo,”
who finished shepherding broad as Solo, but over the joins the Imperial army “rebellion” becomes a
the film to the screen. course of the film, we see and is soon looking for full-throated cry, shouted
The result? Well it’s a his inherent faith in others a way out, so he scams most entertainingly by the
“Star Wars” story, but slowly drained away. his way, along with new cranky droid L3 (Phoebe
that’s about it. “Solo” is a The good news is Donald sidekick Chewie (Joonas Waller-Bridge), who just
JOHN BURGESS / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, 2017
minor effort in the canon, Glover, as the impeccably Suotamo), onto a crew of about steals Han Solo’s
The Taste of Sonoma returns to Sonoma State University’s a well-intentioned but suave smuggler, gambler, thieves led by Beckett and movie right out from un-
Green Music Center on Sept. 1. undeniably troubled effort lover and cape enthusiast Val (Woody Harrelson and der him.
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May 31 to June 3 — 707-495-9732. outin- Alden Ehrenreich takes ahold of the role and wres- is centered around two air and frantically paced,
Auction Napa Valley, thevineyard.com on the unenviable task of tles it into submission, major heists of the high- there’s just something that
St. Helena: A series of stepping into Harrison making it his own. A Lan- ly-valued, highly unstable doesn’t gel with “Solo.” It
vintner-hosted dinners Aug. 4 — NorCal Brew Ford’s shoes as Han Solo, do spinoff will be greenlit fuel source coaxium. The doesn’t feel like a cohesive
and parties lead up to Fest, Santa Rosa: The but no floppy hairpiece by the end of the weekend, universe is run by the piece, so while it’s at times
the live auction cel- 2018 Sonoma County or amount of rakish undoubtedly. Empire and a slew of cruel charming, and does get
ebration on June 2 at Fair brings back this squinting can every truly We follow young Han as crime bosses fighting for off the ground in the last
Meadowood Napa Val- popular beer competition come close to capturing he escapes a dismal child- access to this precious act, the getting there is
ley, where bidders raise and festival held next Ford’s inimitable vibe — a hood of crime on Corellia, resource, enslaving others extremely bumpy. Seems
millions for charity. to the racetrack at the cynical, nearly languid and as he promises to and draining planets dry. like that’s a theme for
Dinner will be prepared fairgrounds. Guests will cool. Ehrenreich is a bit return for his sweetheart Rebellion? It’s barely a everyone involved.
by Nancy Oakes of enjoy unlimited tastes of
Boulevard restaurant more than 50 beers and
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Rohnert Park showcases Ragle Ranch Park. Live Charley Palmer Rothwell
the gold-medal wines music, contests, farm here is nothing more Director: Michael Pearce
from The Press Demo- and children’s activities enjoyable than a film Rating: R for disturbing
crat’s North highlight the that shatters your violent content, language
Coast Wine family fun. expectations, turning a con- and some sexuality
Challenge 10 a.m. to fident hunch about what’s
paired with 6 p.m. both coming next into smither- Length: 107 minutes
food from days. $15 eens of doubt. The British
18 top chefs adults, $10 thriller “Beast” does it ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS of interest in the ongoing
in the North kids 6 to strikingly well. Michael Moll, played by Jessie Buckley, meets Pascal, played by Johnny police investigation.
Bay. Activi- 12 at the door. Pearce’s accomplished Flynn, and is forced to make life-changing choices in “Beasts!” Moll finds the hand-
ties include a gravenstein- debut film slowly and some brute’s take-control
hands-on ex- applefair.com remorselessly turns a rural the consequences. That in a very dangerous predic- attitude enthralling. They
perience with story of young love into turns out to be the case ament, and the electrically seem like a match made in
celebrity chef Sept. 1 — an emotionally charged with Moll, a wallflower intense Buckley is the — well, purgatory at least.
John Ash and Taste of murder mystery from a still living with her actress to carry it. After her first romp with
live enter- Sonoma, feminine perspective. commandeering mother The action opens at a Pascal in the outdoors,
tainment. Rohnert The story is set on a (played with iron willpower large, boring birthday par- Moll brings the dirt home
1 to 4 p.m. Park: small island on the En- by Geraldine James). ty in Moll’s honor where on her clothes, drops onto
$50-$135. ALVIN JORNADA / THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Returning glish Channel. It’s a tight She dutifully follows her she walks off to spend her mother’s immaculate
707-526-8604. Taps will be flowing to Sonoma little postage stamp of a mother’s restrictive orders, the night dancing and white couch, and spreads
northcoast- on June 9 for Beerfest, State’s Green place where people might wears childish pastels, drinking. Mother reminds her legs apart like a man
winenand- benefiting Face to Face. Music Center not know every individual sings in the church choir her that “there’s a killer filthy after a day of horse-
food.com for the second detail about one anoth- and rejects the attention stalking this island.” In the back riding. It’s a pose of
year, this county-wide er’s lives, but they know she receives from the isle’s past four years three girls psychosexual victory.
June 9 — Beerfest, Santa tasting event hosted enough to form strong limited range of suitors. were kidnapped and found This is not an inspira-
Rosa: Sip craft brews by the Sonoma County opinions. Why Moll is so inscru- in shallow graves, and a tional drama about finding
plus ciders from 60-plus Vintners features pours It’s not the best place tably reserved is revealed fourth remains missing. yourself. It’s a gothic
breweries on the lawn from 200 wineries paired for an independent- in a gripping performance The case becomes Moll’s thriller with steadily
of the Luther Burbank with delicious food minded young woman by mesmerizing newcomer central concern when she increasing tension and
Center for the Arts. 1 to prepared by dozens of who is ready to rebel Jessie Buckley. The film is is rescued from the crude violence, whose heroine
5 p.m. General admission local chefs. Seminars, unless she’s prepared to not so much a psychological advances of a pushy bloke. grows darker as she goes
is $50, to benefit Face to demonstrations and slash through obstacles thriller as a performance- Her knight in armor, Pascal deeper into moonlight and
Face. 707-544-1581. beer- sommelier tours round with little concern for driven portrait of a woman (Johnny Flynn), is a person surreal dream sequences.
festthegoodone.com out the afternoon. Noon
to 4 p.m. $150-$225.
June 23 and 24 — Ex-
perience Alexander
tasteofsonoma.com
Documentary ‘Bananas’
connects emotionally
Valley, Healdsburg and Sept. 8 — Winesong
Geyserville: During this Charity Auction, Fort
two-day wine festival Bragg: Set along the
in the heart of Sonoma rugged coastline at
County cab country, the Mendocino Bo- By GLENN KENNY
wineries offer an array tanical Gardens, this NEW YORK TIMES MOVIE REVIEW
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of intimate experiences benefit starts out with a Love & Bananas: Robert Worth, Music Director
that are educational, cu- walk-around wine and he actress Ashley An Elephant Story
linary or active. 10 a.m. food tasting and silent Bell is best known
June 23 to 4 p.m. June
24. Tickets: $200. Browse
auction and culminates
with the live auction
for her work in
horror movies. Her out-
★★★
Stars: Documentary about Season Finale:
A Tale of Two Cities
experiences and reserve under the tent. Tasting standing credits include animal cruelty
at alexandervalley.org and silent auction are “The Last Exorcism” Director: Ashley Bell
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live (2010), “Dark Intentions” Rating: Not rated
July 7 — Wine Country auction is 2 to 5 p.m. (2015) and “Psychopath”
Big Q, Petaluma: Sanc- $125-$250. winesong.org (2017). Given this filmog- Length: 77 minutes Saturday, June 2, 8PM &
tioned by the Kansas raphy, she isn’t necessar-
City Barbecue Society, Sept. 11 to 13 — Nation- ily the first person you’d Sunday, June 3, 3PM
this benefit barbecue al Heirloom Expo, think would produce an alive today), and is un-
and competition at the Santa Rosa: Old- informative, emotionally sparing in showing the Schroeder Hall,
Sonoma-Marin Fair- fashioned farm fun, charged documentary cruelty required to train Green Music Center
grounds serves up all heirloom vegetables, about animal cruelty an elephant to perform
kinds of “authentic” farm-to-table food plus and the people who are tricks and give rides to Sonoma Bach Choir, Live Oak Baroque
barbecued meats, beans dozens of speakers on trying to stop it. humans.
and bacon desserts along sustainability highlight But Bell has indeed Bell embarks on an Orchestra, & Whole Noyse
with wines, beer and this three-day ag extrav- made “Love & Bananas: elephant rescue with The Venetian style, developed especially
spirits. Entertainment aganza at the Sonoma An Elephant Story,” Sangdeaun Lek Chailert,
includes a “Big Beef County Fairgrounds. which focuses on the the brave Thai conser- by musicians working at the Basilica of
Challenge” and “Bold 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. dire plight of the Asian vationist. Adopting a San Marco in Venice, became famous
Bean Challenge” along $15 adults, free for kids. elephant. It’s a personal nearly blind 70-year-old
with live rock and blues 417-924-8917. theheir- movie, beginning with elephant from a rueful
throughout Europe for its color, grandeur
music. 1 to 5 p.m. Tick- loomexpo.com her 2013 visit to an ele- “elephant-trek” propri- and expressive capacity. Sonoma Bach
ets: $20-$75. 707-837-1928. phant sanctuary in Thai- etor, they drive 500 miles presents works written for Venice and
winecountrybigq.com Sept. 22 — Sonoma land, at the invitation of to the sanctuary, where a
County Wine Auction, a friend. Admitting that new life is in store for the Dresden by all of these composers,
July 20 to 22 — Gay Windsor: This premier she, a longtime lover of animal. scored for multiple choirs and a festive
Wine Weekend, Sono- charitable event, hosted elephants, was looking It’s a hard journey.
double orchestra of brass and strings.
ma Valley: This three- by the Sonoma County for “a happy ending sto- The transformation of
day weekend for the Vintners and held at La ry,” Ms. Bell was instead the elephant once it is at Tickets: $25 General,
LGBTQ crowd features Crema Estate at Sara- shocked as she flew over the sanctuary is remark-
an array of fun events lee’s Vineyard, features deforested areas where, able. $5 Students - Purchase in
around the Sonoma Val- a wide range of auction she is told, poachers run This film is, in many advance or at the door.
ley, from winemaker din- lots to bid on plus a rampant. respects, a plain picture,
ners and cocktail parties smorgasbord of food and The movie runs down but also a clear-eyed, For more information:
to a winery dance and a wine. sonomacounty- some dispiriting statis- direct, fat-free one that www.sonomabach.org or
pool party. This year’s wineauction.com tics (there are less than has something to say and
host hotel is The Lodge 50,000 Asian elephants says it affectingly. 707-347-9491
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