In the near future, relationship upgrades are standard procedure. The short film “High Maintenance” plays with Shorts Program Two at the “Vine Theatre,” (Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall) at 6:00 p.m. both Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12. Submitted photo What’s red, white and animated? Movie... Continue
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Artist Pat Biggs in her studio which was formally a greenhouse. The studio has view of the garden - one of Biggs’ other loves. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Now that it’s spring, clay and mixed media artist Pat Biggs is torn – between her studio... Continue
McEvoy Ranch, the largest U.S. producer of estate-grown, certified organic extra virgin olive oil, has announced its 2008 public tour dates. During the tours, guests will have a rare opportunity to view the 550-acre ranch and its olive orchards and gardens in the hills west of... Continue
With April being the cruelest month, I’ve decided to answer a question on the darker side of bartender culture. A friend of mine recently asked me to translate what the term “eighty-six” means. As for the origins of the term there are many stories. The... Continue
Springs Cleaning There’s nothing like a good spring cleaning to clear the cobwebs and get ready for the season ahead, and so much the better when everybody pitches in to help. That’s the idea behind the fourth annual Springs Cleaning event, when the entire Springs... Continue
In exploring the history of Sonoma Valley the usual names – Father Altimira, General Mariano Vallejo, Jack London and so on – are all men. In reality, much of the development of the Valley of the Moon, along with its beauty, growth, charm and culture,... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have the chance to adopt a bearded collie from my cousin who is moving overseas. What do you think of the breed? Do they have a lot of health problems? What are they like? Would you recommend them for families? Thanks.... Continue
Sun cover 040308Ever the industry mavericks, this year the staff of the Sonoma Valley Film Festival present an “all walkable festival village.” The five film venues will be located within walking distance of the Plaza, creating more opportunities than ever to mingle with directors, stars... Continue
On Sunday, April 13, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art will have a free public exhibition of student artwork from the current Art Rewards the Students (ARTS) exhibit. Max Friedauer / Special to the Sun The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s (SVMA) seventh annual Art... Continue
Anna Pier: Director of Educational Programs, CommonBond Foundation It’s in the air. Blossoms, birds, yes, but something else, something that has been a much longer time coming than the annual return of spring. It struck me last week, when the angst I was feeling about... Continue