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Petaluma teen’s film on Polly Klaas’ legacy attracts nationwide interest
Thirteen-year-old India Mitchell only learned of Polly Klaas’ story a year or two ago through a social media course she took at Kenilworth Junior High School in Petaluma. With the marking of the 30th anniversary of Klaas’ kidnapping and killing this past October, India, who is an aspiring filmmaker, dove into the case for her entry into the Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Film Festival on April 5.
Historic Willie Bird’s location in Santa Rosa to reopen as new restaurant
After Willie Bird's turkey restaurant flew the coop from its longtime Santa Rosa Avenue location in 2021, the future of the crumbling Hofbrau was uncertain. For several years, the iconic, nearly 1-acre property stood quietly decaying, increasingly hidden by graffiti and weeds. But local restaurateur and real estate developer Sonu...
French Laundry Chef Opens RO Restaurant and Lounge in Yountville
What began as a pop-up caviar lounge in 2021 from French Laundry chef Thomas Keller is transforming into a full-fledged restaurant focused on Asian-inspired cuisine. The former Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge in Yountville, which showcased Keller’s own brand of caviars, has become RO Restaurant and Lounge. While...
Wednesday Night Markets to resume, marking 35 years in downtown Santa Rosa
Summer is just around the corner, which means the Wednesday Night Market is kicking off its annual market season at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. The market, which is celebrating its 35th year, will take place every Wednesday evening (except July 3) from May 8 through July 31, with goods from local food vendors, artists and artisans while live music plays in the background.
Italian Restaurant Violetto Opening in St. Helena
The former Acacia House at the Alila Napa Valley will reopen in mid-May as Violetto, a fine dining experience with tasting and a la carte menus. Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Thomas Lents, whose resume includes Michelin-star restaurants in the Midwest, a stint at Joel Robuchon’s Mansion restaurant, and Quince in San Francisco, will head the reimagined eatery.
Three Dog Night, Crowded House among 15 new shows coming to Luther Burbank Center
Santa Rosa’s Luther Burbank Center for the Arts has announced 15 new shows, including Three Dog Night, Crowded House, Pink Martini and Sarah Brightman. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. May 17. They are available online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546- 3600, or at the Luther Burbank Center ticket office, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Tuesday through Saturday.
Historic wine legacy honored at Santa Rosa winery
When Anthony Beckman and Alissa Lind decided to launch a winery in 2013, inspiration wasn’t hard to find. During her youth, Lind recalls hearing stories about her “famous” great-great-uncle William Cruess who had “something to do with wine and grapes.”. What she didn’t realize, was that...
Swing Thing: Look Back and Forward
It was a night to remember, because I certainly do. Mystic Theater, 1997. The 14 members of Marin-based Lee Press-On & The Nails, led by a short singer-bandleader akin to the character Beetlejuice, take the stage before a curious audience with no idea what’s about to happen to them.
John Mayer gifts North Bay musical teen with a guitar
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - With every note, every word, every strum of his guitar, you get another glimpse of 17-year-old Ryan Woodard. It’s a side of him that, for many years, people could not see. "What saved my life is music" explains Ryan, "and it helps me express myself....
Petaluma winery series highlights Latino culture
Entering a stone cave, guests walked 500 feet through aging barrels — roughly 250 of them — to the tasting room of Petaluma’s Keller Estate. Upstairs they were met with a cooking demonstration, replete with grills, a tortilla press and plenty of masa (corn flour). The first...
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, other stars host Healdsburg drum circle for Tubbs Fire survivors, first responders
Rock star Rick Allen of Def Leppard and a host of other heavyweight drummers sat down with 2017 Tubbs Fire survivors and first responders in Healdsburg last month for an afternoon of healing, mindfulness, and, of course, drumming. The Raven Drum Foundation’s April 27 drum circle at Chateau Diana winery...
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