Hitting the high notes with the Sonoma Valley Chorale

Now nearly 100 members strong, The Sonoma Valley Chorale is battling competition like never before. Other groups have sprung up to challenge the more traditional stylings of the chorale, but so strong is the group’s fan base that current Director David Irvine isn’t worried. “The... Continue

Sonoma’s own Bozo the Clown

Ronda Giangreco | Special to the Sun Headlines of late have been so filled with dire financial concerns and world problems that many readers may have missed a small notation that one recent week had a much more jolly significance. In case it slipped by... Continue

Red & White all over

[nggallery id=53] The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is set to rock the horseshoe on Saturday, August 20 when the venerable Red & White Ball returns to the Plaza. The dance party begins at 6 p.m. with Dave Martin’s House Party Band and continues throughout the... Continue

Not your mother’s gray hair

[caption id="attachment_26150" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Jane Keeffe and her loyal clients pose for a photo. They are, left to right: (front) Rosemary Flynn, Wanda McAleese, Jeanne Allen; (middle) Jane Webster, Suzanne Young, Laurie Gallian, Jane Keeffe, holding Sadie the dog; (back) Sally Hilliard, Willie Vaughn and... Continue

Finding comfort at Willmar Center

Taking it one step at a time The Willmar Family Grief and Healing Center has a new name, a new look and a new executive director – a shift that took place during the writing of this story. Former Program Director, Barbara Cullen, who goes... Continue

Spanish & English Camp

How do you say “HAPPY CAMPERS” en español? / ¿Cómo dirías “Niños Felices” en English? Anna Pier & Victor Mejía | Sonoma Valley Sun Ebullient spirits, serious concentration, sudden laughter, songs, smiles and more laughter … in two languages! One hundred seventy-four campers, ranging from... Continue

The piano man

In any era of hardship, it is always the arts that bring a sense of appreciation and deeper connection to the important aspects of life and culture – things that too often are sacrificed to a “bottom line” mentality. The good news for Sonoma Valley... Continue

Postmark: Boyes Hot Springs

[caption id="attachment_25608" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The Valley of the Moon Fire Station, built in 1936, is currently the home of Voltaire Electric. Photo courtesy of Marti Kramer."][/caption] Michael Acker | Special to The Sun In July of 1911, the Sonoma Index Tribune reported that “A.D. Graham... Continue

Fourth of July in Sonoma

A revered tradition continues with another hometown Independence Day celebration, this year dedicated to “Our Local Heroes.” “We think ours is the most beloved July 4th celebration in the county,” said Sonoma Kathy Swett, executive director of the Sonoma Community Center (SCC). Participants in the... Continue

Reviving ‘Rocky Horror’

[caption id="attachment_25405" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The “Rocky” cast during one of the first rehearsals in Andrews Hall. The costumes and make-up will be much different in the actual show. Chris Ripenburg, as Columbia, is at center. Photos by Melania Mahoney"][/caption] A naïve couple trapped in an... Continue