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The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is partnering with the Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts to present the first Sonoma County Cuban Film Festival on July 24 & 25, 2015. An exciting Festival is planned, featuring five major recent Cuban films, many Cuban short films, and two catered musical events. Director Alfredo Ureta will attend the Festival on Saturday the 25th for the screening of his film “The Mole’s Den (La Guarida del Topo).” Following an early reception for donors and pass holders, the Festival will begin Friday night with a screening of “Chico & Rita” (2010), a […]

  Over the coming two months, the LGBTQI Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights is gathering information through surveys, interviews and group meetings on the state of the LGBTQI community in Sonoma County. Comprised of Commissioners Kevin Jones (2nd District), Christopher Mahurin (3rd District) and Ramon Meraz (5th District), and supported by an Advisory Committee of several dozen community members, the LGBTQI Task Force is enlisting the assistance of people from all segments of the LGBTQI community and the agencies and organizations that serve them. When asked about the need for this survey, Commissioner Jones responded, […]

The Wildwood Retreat Center is hosting its 10th Annual Men’s Festival startingThursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20, 2015 at its facility in the hills near the Russian River. The event, now in its tenth year, has a reputation for creating transformational experiences and forging connections between loving men in an awe-inspiring natural setting. “The Men’s Festival has always been kind of like summer camp for grown ups,” says John Keathley, the president of Wildwood’s board of directors. “So this year we decided to really play that up with our Cosmic Campout theme. We’re creating a great space for men […]

Friday, July 10 Kids Night Out: Rohnert Park Parks & Rec Department is sponsoring a special evening for kids aged 5-11 this Friday, entertaining with arts & craft, games, snacks, and a movie, all taking place from 6-10 p.m. at the Community Center Meeting Room #2 and Lounge. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow for the movie, and leave your parents at home. Cost is $27, or $20 for Rohnert Park residents. Sign up at rpcity.org, course #16736. Saturday, July 11 Wine Country Big Q: The 5th annual BBQ competition takes place this Saturday at Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert […]

The Kinsey Sicks will perform Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Sunday, June 14th at 7pm A Sensation! With a phenomenal performance record that includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films, eight albums, and appearances throughout the US (in over 40 states), Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, The Kinsey Sicks hardly need an introduction. For over 20 years America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet has served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performing arts centers, music venues and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine! Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp […]

The Wildwood Retreat Center will be hosting its annual Open Body Yoga Retreat for Men starting Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, 2015 at its facility in the hills near the Russian River. “We’ve put together four days of exciting and varied events with the idea that each participant will be able to create his own ideal yoga getaway,” says Tim J. Luddy, the yoga instructor leading the event. “Attendees will find a broad series of yoga offerings each day including power yoga, five elements, and partner work, plus evening workshops in self-¬pleasure and partnered massage exchange.” In addition […]

The  Occidental  Community  Choir  presents  “Riding  the  Waves,”  an  eclectic  concert  of   lyrical,  heartfelt  songs  that  will  take  you  on  a  journey  from  the  silly  to  the  sublime.    The   Greek  philosopher  Heraclitus  wrote,  “the  only  thing  constant  is  change.”  Nearly  3000   years  later  it  is  still  true  that  we  must  all  ride  out  our  personal  storms.  The  human  heart   has  the  capacity  to  bear  great  joy,  sorrow  and  longing.     In  keeping  with  their  tradition  of  encouraging  and  presenting  original  works,  most  of  the   concert’s  songs  are  written  by  choir  members.  Steve  Fowler’s […]

This Memorial Day Weekend, drag is the new Saturday in the North Bay thanks to the star-studded debut of REVUE on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 at The Event inside Graton Resort & Casino. Presented by Duane Wells’ LivingWells Lifestyle Events and Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County, true to its namesake, REVUE combines cabaret, music, comedy and light theatrical entertainment into two evenings of award-winning performances and off-Broadway stellar. Tickets cost $55 for general admission, $75 for premier tickets and $100 for VIP passes which include access to pre and post event receptions. Tickets are available […]