Photos by Ryan Lely Special to the SunSonoma Valley is perceived as a slow-paced alternative to the other more urbanized or commercialized areas surrounding it, but 100 years ago, the budding towns that sprang up in the Valley were putting Sonoma on the fast track... Continue
Annual exhibit at SV Museum of Art through Sunday Last Friday afternoon, Maria Ramos was putting the finishing touches on the altar that would become part of this week’s “Dia de los Muertos” exhibition at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Ramos, who is from... Continue
The theme of this year’s show is “Fractured Fairytales.”There are few circumstances in which a gap-toothed child of six or seven can make the following requests without raising alarm: “Make me into a dead cheerleader – with a knife wound across my neck and a... Continue
Next time you’re strolling Sonoma Plaza, take a moment to gauge the reactions of folks who first encounter The Church Mouse on East Napa Street. If they’re visitors, they’ve probably already settled into their inn or hotel and spent a day wine tasting. The faithful... Continue
Fashion in the Vineyards has become the Boys & Girls Club’s second-largest fundraiser, and was founded in 2002 by Club president Deborah Emery. This year’s theme is “The Devil Wears Helen Lyall,” and the show is being choreographer, produced and outfitted by Helen Lyall. Guests... Continue
It was 8:30 a.m. and the workers had been at it for more than three hours, moving from one row to the other, picking clusters of rich, dark blue grapes from the vines, knocking off the stems, chucking them into white bins. It is the... Continue
Thousands of Sonomans and out-of-towners converged on the plaza during last weekend’s Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the 110th edition of the “granddaddy” of all Sonoma celebrations. Music, wine, art, food and camaraderie characterized the event, which ran from Friday night’s Patrons Dinner through... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the second oldest festival in California following the Rose Parade, will be celebrating its 110th year this weekend, Sept. 28-30, at various locations in and around Sonoma’s famous plaza. The festival benefits many Valley community projects and non-profits,... Continue
Be your own boss! Requirements: Hard work. Long hours. Be willing to work weekends, sweep up and take out the trash. For the gutsy breed of women who opt for the entrepreneurial career track, all these things and many more are just part of their... Continue
Photo by Ryan LelyThis Sunday Sept. 16, starting at noon at the Plaza, the Vineyard Workers Services Events Committee proudly presents the most important local event for Latinos, the celebration of Mexican Independence. The celebration includes delicious homemade taquitos, tortas, tamales, chicharrones and traditional Mexican... Continue