Jeff Falconer will perform his one-man show “High Road to Doomsday” on Friday, May 23 at the Sonoma Community Center. The show explores some Americans’ belief in the rapidly approaching end of the world. Submitted photoIt’s taken Jeff Falconer three and a half years to... Continue
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Herbie Hancock is an Academy and Grammy award winning American jazz pianist and composer. Submitted PhotoIf you live anywhere within the 2.65 square miles that is the city of Sonoma, then you’ve heard of Sonoma Jazz Plus, or more specifically, you’ve likely heard the booming,... Continue
Crooner Jeff Gilbert celebrates the second anniversary of his radio broadcast, “Jeff’s Joynt.” He names Bing Crosby, Al Jolson and Rudy Vallee as his biggest influences. SUBMITTED PHOTOWielding an arsenal of stylish eccentricities, radio personality and host Jeff Gilbert celebrates two years of his program... Continue
The Veterans Group of Sonoma Valley will be holding a Memorial Day Observance on May 26 at 11 a.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Park. Ryan Lely Americans have been fighting and dying in wars for longer than we’ve officially been commemorating them. In 1868,... Continue
Like many of you, the economy has been on my mind recently. These days, it is not necessary to read the latest polls to realize that people are tightening their belts and being a little more careful with their spending. Being a vintner, I can’t... Continue
Memorial Day weekend in Sonoma takes on new dimensions as Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Plaza hosts the first-ever “Mardi Gras in May” on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. This two-day festival, sponsored by Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Lost Coast Brewery, Moylan’s Brewery and... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun The aroma of something delicious cooking greets visitors entering Ramekins and wafts through the corridors, drawing them towards the source. From behind the kitchen doors, the murmur of happy voices emanates, rising to a buzz as the doors open to reveal... Continue
The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation began the transformation of the Maysonnave House and property into a Heritage Center to provide space for community archival documents. With the help of many volunteers and the building contractor, Thom Bridges, the project is nearing completion. The interior... Continue
One of the students from Sonoma Valley High School Culinary Academy, prepares an hors d’oeuvre at a recent event at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Brigitta Crews, clad in a chef’s white jacket, glides from station to station, checking on sauces,... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Chorale concludes its 35th anniversary season with the spring concert “Thank You for the Music: Celebrating 35 years Together!” on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building. The acclaimed chorus... Continue