The Guide


Cats' Music Scene


Cat Smith
Julian Pollack back in the Valley and new band, Loosely Covered premiers

The Julian Pollack Trio is returning to the valley to perform at Vintage House on Sunday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Twenty-two year old Julian Waterfall Pollack is a classically trained pianist who performs with his former high school chums, Evan Hughes and Noah Garabedian.  The music is a unique blend... Continue


Arts & Entertainment News


Star struck Star struck

Local hero and two-time Academy Award-winning director John Lasseter received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this... Continue

Young actresses handle ‘Curves’ Young actresses handle ‘Curves’

The Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department presents the multi-cultural comedy “Real Women Have Curves” in three performances... Continue

For Olivia Cole, 13, summer camp was an intense month-long program with one of San Francisco’s finest ballet companies. An inspiring summer break for aspiring ballerina

For Olivia Cole, 13, summer camp was an intense month-long program with one of San Francisco’s finest ballet companies. Laura Lee... Continue

The museum’s 2011 Wet Paint Committee is comprised of, from left, Rick Tackett, Jackie Lee, Kate Eilertsen, Barbara Pascoe, Lance Walker, Frank Cavez, Michael Muscardini, Jane Milotich. Not pictured: Jeff Zimmerman, Gerry Snedaker, Christine Curry and Jim Lamb. Museum gala promises Vegas glitter

The museum’s 2011 Wet Paint Committee is comprised of, from left, Rick Tackett, Jackie Lee, Kate Eilertsen, Barbara Pascoe, Lance... Continue

Little wascals Little wascals

The fifth grade class at Dunbar School is the acting posse for “Wrongful Doings at Woeful Ranch… or I Hate Dat Wascal!” The... Continue

Just ducky Just ducky

Prestwood students Luis Garcia (l) and Vianny Paredes (r) took top prizes in last week’s California Junior Duck Stamp contest. ... Continue

Lance Walker of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in the new reference library. Museum unveils art library

Lance Walker of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in the new reference library. More than 2,500 books on art, a portion of a huge private... Continue

Artist Pat Patterson (foreground) puts the finishing touches on her painting in anticipation of the Senior Art Show being help throughout the month of April in the Delong Room at the Sonoma library. Annual senior art show opens Friday

Artist Pat Patterson (foreground) puts the finishing touches on her painting in anticipation of the Senior Art Show being help throughout... Continue

On the Calendar


Thursday, February 9 - Thursday, February 23, 2012
V P KIDS! choir auditions

Vox Populi announces audition for V P KIDS!, a choir for musical children who LOVE to sing. 3 Thursday nights in February: Feb. 9,... Continue


Saturday, February 25, 2012
Eighth Street Wineries Eighth Street Wineries

The vintners of Eighth Street Wineries will host an open house on February 25. The collective represents 10 artisan wineries who open... Continue


Saturday, February 25, 2012
Hike & Taste in the Vineyards

Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate.... Continue


Saturday, February 25, 2012
Crab feed Crab feed

$35 will get you all the crab you can eat plus pasta, salad and French bread. Lauren Drinkhall and her Zumba dancers will perform.... Continue


Saturday, February 25, 2012
eWaste Collection eWaste Collection

SATURDAY,February 25th, 9:00am to 4:00pm Safeway Parking Lot 477 W. Napa St.Safeway parking Lot, Sonoma, CA FREE to Recycle: Televisions,monitors,laptops,flat... Continue


Monday, February 27, 2012
Best Friends, Worst Enemies – The Social Lives of Children

Dr. Michael Thompson, a psychologist and co-author of the bestseller ‘Raising Cain’ will discuss friendships and popularity... Continue


Friday, March 2, 2012
Opening Reception at the Arts Guild of Sonoma Opening Reception at the Arts Guild of Sonoma

The 2012 Repo Show: Recycle, Re-Claim, Re-Use. The Arts Guild of Sonoma’s green-themed fundraiser: A silent auction of art made from... Continue


Saturday, March 3, 2012
BeerVana: Nirvana for Beer Lovers

Beer tasting and appreciation event to benefit Sonoma Community Center  Read More →


Saturday, March 3, 2012
Ancestral Sound Journey Concert Ancestral Sound Journey Concert

Come embark upon an Ancestral Sound Journey Concert featuring ancient indigenous instruments guided by tribal world percussion and... Continue


Saturday, March 3, 2012
SVAS Super Saturday SVAS Super Saturday

Sonoma Valley Adult School will host Super Saturday Classes on March 3, 2012 . Join us for these creative, fun & informative classes:... Continue