Submitted photos After the tears flow and the hats fly at the commencement ceremony for the Sonoma Valley High School graduating class of 2008 on Friday, June 6, the newly minted graduates will head off into the sunset with their whole future in front of... Continue
“We’re starting earlier than normal,” said CAL FIRE spokesman Eric Hoffman, regarding the beginning of the fire season. Photos Courtesy of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Cover Photo by Ryan Lely Sonoma Valley’s recent rain and cool weather may have taken locals’... 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
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
Sun cover 050808. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun In landscape design, focal points are used to draw the eye to a central area, a special man-made feature or a spectacular plant. Whether naturally occurring or consciously placed in strategic locations, focal points give the garden a... Continue
Sun cover 050108 – Cinco de Mayo 2008 On Sunday, May 4, the Sonoma Plaza will be filled with the spicy aromas of authentic Mexican food, the sounds of lively Mexican music with Mariachi Tacomal, and the sight of colorful dancers Azteca Coyoalxauqui and Ballet... Continue
Sun cover 042408Like many a 1960s happening, the trippy scene at Nicholson Ranch earlier this month was a mixture of merriment and purpose. The steady flow of wine made for a jubilant afternoon, but a keen desire to bring about social change was well expressed... Continue
Best Place to View Art: Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Picasso. Rodin. Sandow Burk’s wicked social satire and Chester Arnold’s lyric extrapolations. If it’s happening on canvas or in copper or in clay, you can bank on it happening at SVMA. Best Place to Read... Continue
Estefania Soto examines one of the fabrics she will use in her dressmaking. “I’ve always liked fashion and had an eye for it,” explains Soto. As part of her project, Soto interviewed a designer from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. A large portion... 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