Diana MacCarthy leaned into the window of Stein-er’s Tavern as she worked elbow grease and solvent into the holiday-themed imagery she had painted but weeks before. A Christmas tree smeared into a verdant blur until nothing was left but MacCarthy’s own refl ection – as... Continue
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There’s still time to put together a party for New Year’s Eve, especially if you don’t try to offer something for everyone. Instead of stocking up on all kinds of wines, spirits and mixers, you could focus on a single drink with a “Wow” factor... Continue
A s anyone who lives in or visits Sonoma knows, there are many things that make Sonoma a special place. As we reach the end of 2008, and as I near the conclusion of my first year as your City Manager, I’d like to share... Continue
If a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, then author and photographer Julie Ilkanic Butler will have no issue making her word count. Butler’s photographic landscapes and nature scenes are currently on display at Sonoma Enoteca, a tasting room and wine shop located on... Continue
With everything from political movements to film and music festivals to celebrations at the historic Sonoma Plaza to important local news, 2008 was another unforgettable year in Sonoma Valley. The past year has seen joyous celebrations, heartfelt demonstrations and sorrowful times of reflection that resonated... Continue
The halls of motor sports history have long been filled with names like Mario, Richard, A.J. and Dale, but as we look toward a new year in 2009, it’s almost a sure bet that names like Danica and Ashley will be ready to continue leaving... Continue
The California legislature has been busy passing new laws that affect drinking wine in California, whether picnicking at a local winery or floating down the Truckee River outside of Tahoe City. These laws will be effective Jan. 1, 2009 and make significant changes to the... Continue
[gallery=17] Photos by Melania Mahoney On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Robledo Family Winery glowed with luminarias in a beautiful display of support for Vineyard Workers Services of Sonoma Valley. Robledo Winery also generously donated 100 percent of the proceeds from its large format wines sold... Continue
Letter from London I know nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, but in the flurry of year-end “10-best” lists, one caught my eye and gave my normally curmudgeonly self a rare and rosy glow, remembering the way things were in a different time. The... Continue
Last year around this time I wrote about what’s always on my mind around Christmas: the stars. Like many people from mixed-faith families, every year as Christmas approaches, I stare anxiously into the chasm of a divided religious identity. The answers, at least for an... Continue