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Sonoma Art Walk begins October 5

A monthly, community-wide celebration of downtown Sonoma’s vibrant business community and outstanding local artists. The Sonoma Art Walk begins October 5 and continues, the first Thursday of the month, from 5-7:30pm through April 4. Visit wine tasting rooms, retailers, art galleries and restaurants to meet... Continue

Sun on the Street: Name your tune

If you could have one performer sing a song for you, who would it be?  It’s a band called Revolution. It’s a specific simple song from when I started college called “Safe and Sound”. It made me who I am today as far as the... Continue

Mary Lee Rybar: Works of a ‘lifelong artisan’

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library will feature an exhibition of works by Mary Lee Rybar October 1 through 31.  Meet the artist at a reception on Friday, October 6, from 4 to 5:45pm in the library’s Forum room. Light refreshments will be served. It is... Continue

Hate speech comes home

Growing up in Minnesota I didn’t look like other kids. My Sicilian mother put a bowl on my head, cutting around it to create my signature curly-fro cut.  Each summer I would spend every minute outdoors, achieving an amazing tan. That combined with slanted eyes... Continue

Highway 12 reopens

A month-long closure of Highway 12 between Madrone Road and Aqua Caliente Boulevard is over. Repair work on the Hooker Creek Bridge, near Cavedale, is done, and traffic is completely open in both directions. The project involved completely replacing the 120-year-old structure, forcing a complete... Continue

Under the Sun: Shannon Lee, Glen Ellen catalyst

Anticipating the annual Glen Ellen Village Fair, The Sun’s Anna Pier met with Fair Association President Shannon Lee to learn about the upcoming Fair, as well as Lee's many interests and accomplishments. How long have you been involved with the Glen Ellen Village Fair?   I've... Continue

Hate speech in public; traffic woes; big cake; and more

It’s called Zoom-bombing, and it’s out of control. Streamed meetings of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have been so bombarded with hate speech that the county is shutting off the public microphone at most all public meetings. Through the end of the year, public... Continue

Grooving in the grove

A full house of 400 people got into the spirit at “Jack’s Bohemian Groove” on Sept. 23 at Jack London State Historic Park.  The event raised funds for the nonprofit Jack London Park Partners which has funded and operated the park on behalf of the people... Continue

Sonoma seeks nomination for ‘Treasure Artist of the Year’

Calling all art enthusiasts and community members of Sonoma! The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) nomination process for the prestigious 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award is underway. Established in 1983, this distinguished award celebrates outstanding achievements in the performing, visual, or literary... Continue
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