Putting art on the map

Claudia Wagar was one of ten Valley artists to be found along ARTrails on Sunday, as the 25th annual event concluded after two weekends of open studios throughout the county. Wagar, known for her wine country paintings and distinctive Salute to the Arts posters, welcomed... Continue

Witchie Poo creeps into town for Halloween fun

It’s all treat, and a perhaps a trick or two, when Sonoma’s favorite witch returns to her favorite Halloween haunt. The Witchie Poo Players present the 30th annual Halloween Extravaganza stage show, “Witchie Poo & Lemmie Go Retro,” in four weekend matinees. The production will... Continue

Teen art featured at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

During October the Sonoma Valley Regional Library will display art pieces created by Valley teens. The public is invited to meet the artists at the opening reception on Wednesday, October 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Among the exhibited pieces – art and jewelry made... Continue

Lively interaction for Day of the Dead art project

A Day of the Dead altar will slowly take shape outside of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art this month as community members add personal offerings and effects. The project, growing ever bigger and more decorative, culminates with an October 31 gathering at the museum.... Continue

Gayle Manfre named 2010 Treasure Artist

Gayle Manfre has been named the Treasure Artist of the Year by The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission. As an artist, Manfre helped create and has worked with the “Art Rewards the Student” program at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and was instrumental in the... Continue