The ladies of Beehive are (L to R): Leticia Ontiveros-McClune, Wendy Powers-Burk, Kris Sharp, Julie Jensen and Debbie Cohn. Photo by Ryan Lely. Kris Sharp realized her professional dream of catering to the beauty needs of brides and their bridesmaids when she opened Beehive Sonoma... Continue
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Winter is the ideal season for working with California native plants. The Sonoma Ecology Center has scheduled two nursery workdays to help the organization raise native plants for local restoration, and to share knowledge about how to propagate and take care of these important plants... Continue
This photo was taken on the afternoon of February 17 looking west, .4 miles from the Plaza. Photo by Ryan Lely. Continue
The Sonoma Valley Mother’s Club will host its annual Preschool Fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burlingame Hall, 252 W. Spain St. The free event is open to everyone and will give parents and caregivers the information they need to... Continue
The SVMA facade with Mix party guests. Photo by Ryan Lely. The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art will host one of its popular “Mix” events on Saturday, Feb. 21 in an effort to get younger adults interested in art and to boost membership. This week’s... Continue
Once synonymous with sprawling estates featuring almost everything from Tuscan architecture to lavishly landscaped courtyards, northern California wineries have spared no expense to create a memorable tasting experience for visitors. This image is being challenged, as iconoclastic winemakers have eschewed not only the pricey digs,... Continue
Veronica Love as Zazu and Zoe Rank as Rafiki in the upcoming production of The Circle of Life - Music and Story of the Lion King. Photo submitted. The Experiential Theater Company’s Vocal Tribe will bring to life the music and story of the “Lion... Continue
On Friday, Feb. 13 the VinOlivo fundraiser gala celebration was an early Valentine’s indulgence for the senses. Guests sipped the best of Sonoma Valley’s wines and dined on cuisine from notable Valley restaurants and shops, Blazing Saddles BBQ Catering, Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, Depot... Continue
Next Tuesday, Feb. 24, is Mardi Gras. “Fat Tuesday” is the culmination of the season between Christmas and Lent and always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. During this 46-day period, many Christians forego eating meat and some traditionally... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Hospital Home Care program marks 20 years of existence – and 200 years of service – this year. The current staff of 31 has collectively logged 200 years of work since the program started in 1989, said Barbara Lee, the program’s director.... Continue