Curses! Foiled again!

May 25, 2013

Will the mustachioed villain overcome the forces of good and cuteness when LillieRose Singletary (as Gunshot Gabby), Emily Decker (Calamity Jane) and Adrienne Otten (as Annie Oakley) come to the rescue? All will be revealed in Dunbar School’s fifth-grade production of “A Bad Day at... Continue

What a swell party this is

May 24, 2013

It’s delightful. So easy to love, it gets under your skin. C’est magnifique. Seems like you could write a review of a Cole Porter show just using Cole Porter lyrics. His songs are the core of “Let’s Misbehave,” the original Silver Moon Theatre Company production... Continue

The uphill climb – Polio no barrier to a life of adventure and wonder

May 16, 2013

Jonathan Farrell | Special to The Sun If you happen to be driving along Highway 12 between Glen Ellen and Sonoma, chances are you might see hand-cyclist Steve Brumme on his specially made three-wheel cycle moving swiftly along in the bike lane. As an artist,... Continue

What’s the worst that can happen? – Our writer goes all out for the story – and gets the part

May 9, 2013

(by Kira Catanzaro) I grew up performing in community theatre and school plays, aspiring to a career on Broadway. Not pursuing that dream is a regret that creeps up occasionally, so when I moved to Sonoma last summer, I was thrilled to find a thriving theatre... Continue

Living the song – Sonoma songwriter gets another shot at Nashville

May 3, 2013

Kacy Young is a hardworking surgical technician at Sonoma Valley Hospital, where he experiences the immediacy and poignancy of life. He loves his job and the opportunities it gives him to witness life’s miracles and challenges. At the end of an emotional day, he writes... Continue

Summer Camps 2013

April 25, 2013

Sonoma Aquatic Club Youth Water Polo for girls and boys, ages 7-14, of all ability levels, the basic skills and techniques of water polo taught through a series of fun and organized drills and games. Junior Lifeguard Camps, ages 7-14, give introductory training in skills... Continue

Earth Day Sonoma: Day on the Plaza

April 17, 2013

Most would agree that every day on this amazing, irreplaceable planet is Earth Day. We’re more aware than ever that the Earth, and all that inhabit it, are in need of our good stewardship and focused attention. Even so, the annual event called Earth Day,... Continue

Project Censored The Movie: Taking a stand against “junk food news”

April 4, 2013

“Project Censored The Movie,” is a one-hour-long documentary based on Sonoma State University’s sociology course, Project Censored, which examines corporate media’s failure to do its job of informing the public, replacing the truth with infotainment. This film, a six-year labor of love, was born in... Continue

Sonoma’s Gold Medal Veterinarian

March 28, 2013

Sonoma veterinarian, Vallard Forsythe, 51, has booked his plane ticket and is on his way to compete in the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships on April 11 and 12, in Scottsdale, Arizona. His free skate performance in Pasadena, at the 2012 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional... Continue

Best of 2012 winners

March 21, 2013

1. Best place to take your dog Sonoma Dog Park Runner-up: Sonoma bike path 2. Best second hand store Republic of Thrift Runner-up: Church Mouse 3. Best grocery Sonoma Market Runner-up: Whole Foods 4. Best senior deal Whole Foods’ Senior Day Runner-up: Vintage House 5.... Continue

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