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All Rights Reserved 2009-07-06T15:22:18+01:00 John Wood SonomaUncorked.com RSS Feed http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/russian-river-beer-revival-and-bbq-cookoff/ <p>The<strong> Russian River Beer Revival & BBQ Cookoff</strong> is one of my personal favorite events.It's got that laid back "river" feel to it...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/russian-river-beer-revival-and-bbq-cookoff/">more</a> 38.512738893476744 -122.98406839370728 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/c-donatiello-winery-live-from-middle-reach/ The 2009 series features 14 complimentary concerts set in the Organic Aroma Gardens, with sweeping views of the Russian River Valley's Middle Reach, also known as the "Gold Coast" of California Pinot Noir.Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to pair with C...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/c-donatiello-winery-live-from-middle-reach/">more</a> 38.563219 -122.871053 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-places/sonoma-valley/ <p><strong>Sonoma Valley</strong>, nicknamed “Valley of the Moon” by Jack London, this is one of the loveliest, most romantic spots anywhere.With mountain ranges on either side, Hwy...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-places/sonoma-valley/">more</a> 38.37180891714755 -122.5250244140625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/red-white-and-boom-santa-rosa/ <p>The Red, White & Boom <strong>Santa Rosa Fireworks</strong> 4th of July celebration is the largest fireworks display in Sonoma County.Just take a ride down to the <a href="wine-country-events/annual-events/sonoma-county-fair/" target="_blank">Sonoma County Fair</a>grounds...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/red-white-and-boom-santa-rosa/">more</a> 38.432844 -122.702089 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/wineries/kaz-vineyards-and-winery/ <p><strong>KAZ</strong> <strong>Vineyards and Winery</strong> is a tiny winery, making just 2-3,000 cases of wine annually. Noted for his irreverence, Kaz has made his winery into an island of fun in a sea of overly serious and sometimes pretentious wineries...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/wineries/kaz-vineyards-and-winery/">more</a> 38.42835344622009 -122.55483984947205 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/amphora-winemaker-dinner-and-grape-leaf-inn-weekend-getaway/ The Grape Leaf Inn and Amphora Winery are pleased to announce a special Wine Country weekend event featuring lodging at the romantic Inn, and an intimate Winemaker Dinner in the Barrel Cellar.Winemaker Rick Hutchinson, owners Richard and Kae Rosenberg of the Grape Leaf Inn, and renown Chef Martin Courtman are teaming up to give you a weekend in wine country that you will not soon forget! www.amphorawines.com or www.grapeleafinn.com for details...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/amphora-winemaker-dinner-and-grape-leaf-inn-weekend-getaway/">more</a> 38.6148488 -122.8696192 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/wilson-winery-fiesta/ Wilson Winery will host our eighth-annual fundraiser to benefit the Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund. Now is the time to show your appreciation to the vineyard workers of Sonoma County! There will be award-winning wines, amazing food, an exciting silent auction and raffle, all while you are enjoying our beautiful view and listening to live music...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/wilson-winery-fiesta/">more</a> 38.63919885662678 -122.90064096450805 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/the-soulshine-blues-band-windsor-july-4th-celebration/ The SoulShine Blues Band will be performing July 3rd.on the Windsor Town Green to celebrate this year's 4th...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/the-soulshine-blues-band-windsor-july-4th-celebration/">more</a> 38.54880312535825 -122.81474590301514 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-1-featuring-peter-white-and-mindi-abair/ Peter White and Mindi Abair; Jazz guitarist Peter White's lyrical lines and musical inventiveness are a joy to listen to.The Englishman's charm and playfulness comes through in his music, giving his style of smooth jazz a liveliness that others in the genre lack...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-1-featuring-peter-white-and-mindi-abair/">more</a> 38.57259544722077 -122.84088134765625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-2-the-rippingtons-and-craig-chaquico/ The Rippingtons are led by guitarist Russ Freeman and features a dynamic group of solo artists, each a consummate musician in his own right.Each member, past and present, has also performed in music realms outside of jazz, making The Rippingtons collaborations multifaceted explorations of diverse styles and rhythms...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-2-the-rippingtons-and-craig-chaquico/">more</a> 38.57259544722077 -122.84088134765625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-3-featuring-guitars-a-saxes-2009-featuring-euge-groove-jeff-golub-jeff-lorber-and-jessy-j/ Guitars and Saxes is one of the hottest annual jazz tours, and this year the musical jaunt is headlined by saxman Euge Groove, whose recent records have topped the contemporary jazz charts.Guitars & Saxes is high energy jazz, so bring your dancin’ shoes....<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-annual-summer-concert-series-concert-3-featuring-guitars-a-saxes-2009-featuring-euge-groove-jeff-golub-jeff-lorber-and-jessy-j/">more</a> 38.57259544722077 -122.84088134765625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-summer-concert-series-concert-4-featuring-the-krush-presents-susan-tedeschi-and-jj-grey-a-mofro/ The music world hasn’t taken its eyes off Susan Tedeschi since she burst on the scene in 1998 with “Just Won’t Burn,” achieving Gold status and winning Tedeschi a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.Tedeschi's newest release “Back To The River” features husband and slide guitarist Derek Trucks, who she often tours with when not raising her family in Gainesville...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-summer-concert-series-concert-4-featuring-the-krush-presents-susan-tedeschi-and-jj-grey-a-mofro/">more</a> 38.57259544722077 -122.84088134765625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-summer-concert-series-concert-5-featuring-daryl-hall-a-john-oates--up-close-and-personal-tour/ Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up Close and Personal Tour; From their first hit, 1974’s “She’s Gone,” through their heyday of stardom in the '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates' smooth, catchy take on Philly soul brought them enormous commercial success -- including eight #1 singles and 60 million records sold, ranking them as the top selling duo in the history of music.In celebration of 50 Years making incredible wines, Rodney Strong Vineyards is proud to close it’s 19th Concert Season with an afternoon of timeless hits from Hall & Oates, including “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” “Sara Smile,” “Kiss On My List,” and “One On One.”...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/rodney-strong-summer-concert-series-concert-5-featuring-daryl-hall-a-john-oates--up-close-and-personal-tour/">more</a> 38.57259544722077 -122.84088134765625 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/eighth-street-wineries-open-house/ Wine lovers will have a chance to discover Sonoma’s secret enclave of Eighth Street Wineries on August 8, 2009 from 11am to 5pm, as eight artisan wineries welcome the public to taste their limited-production wares. This one-day event will feature current releases, new releases and library offerings as well as barrel-tastings and food pairings...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/eighth-street-wineries-open-house/">more</a> 38.26145151052063 -122.44008421897888 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/sonoma-county-fair/ 2009 Sonoma County Fair Dates - Tue July 28th - Mon.August - The 2009 Sonoma County Fair theme is "The Fair Before Time" which promises prehistoric fun throughout the fair and most especially in the always remarkable Hall of Flowers, the largest in the US...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/sonoma-county-fair/">more</a> 38.432844 -122.702089 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/monte-rio-4th-of-july-fireworks/ <p><strong>Monte Rio Fireworks</strong> Over the River aka the<strong> </strong>Monte Rio Fireworks<strong> </strong>and Parade of Lites is a one of a kind event.The atmosphere is very friendly and many families participate in the Parade of Lites...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/annual-events/monte-rio-4th-of-july-fireworks/">more</a> 38.466761657017756 -123.00945281982422 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/guerneville-independence-day-celebration/ ADMISSION FREE!!! Downtown Craft Fair on the Plaza, 10am-6pm, Russian River Rotary BBQ at Oddfellows Hall, 1pm-7pm; Chicken and Ribs, as well as a Beer/Wine Bar! Swing to the music of “Heard These Cats!” (a Swing/Dixieland band) and “Laguna Moon Band” (Swing/Jump band).Activities for the kids, shop ‘til dark and then… Pick a spot in the Plaza, on the pedestrian bridge or along Main Street to view the grand finale…a pyrotechnic spectacular of FIREWORKS over the River....<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/music-events/guerneville-independence-day-celebration/">more</a> 38.501690239751625 -122.99708247184753 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/articles/4th-of-july-fireworks-in-sonoma-county/ <p><strong>Here's a complete listing of all the fireworks displays in Sonoma County.</strong>Click on the links below to get complete information on all the different 4th of July Fireworks in Sonoma County events.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fireworks in Sebastopol - Sebastopol, CA - Friday July 3rd 2009</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Windsor Independence Day - Windsor, CA - Friday July 3rd 2009 - VIDEO & PHOTOS</p><p>&nbsp;</p>Fireworks Over the Bay - Bodega Bay, CA - Friday July 3rd 2009 - VIDEO<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Monte Rio Fireworks - Monte Rio, CA (Russian River) - Friday July 3rd 2009 - VIDEO & PHOTOS</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fourth of July on the Plaza - Sonoma, CA - Saturday July 4th 2009 - VIDEO & PHOTOS</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Red, White & Boom Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA Saturday July 4th 2009 - VIDEO & PHOTOS</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Old Fashion 4th of July Fireworks Display Healdsburg - Healdsburg, CA - Saturday July 4th 2009</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Petaluma 4th of July Fireworks - Petaluma, CA - Saturday July 4th 2009</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cloverdale 4th of July Fireworks - Cloverdale, CA - Saturday July 4th 2009 </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Independence Day Celebration Guerneville - Guerneville, CA - Saturday July 4th 2009 </p>...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/articles/4th-of-july-fireworks-in-sonoma-county/">more</a> http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/papapietro-perry-winery-chardonnay-a-lobster-dinner/ Please join Papapietro Perry Winery for a casual lobster dinner at the winery overlooking the beautiful Dry Creek Valley as we introduce our limited production Chardonnay. Seating is limited, for tickets, contact the winery at 707-433-0422 or Bev@Papapietro-Perry.com...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/wine-events/papapietro-perry-winery-chardonnay-a-lobster-dinner/">more</a> 38.672929695570254 -122.93475866317749 http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/articles/sonoma-valley-wineries/ <p>Technically speaking Sonoma Valley wineries cover the area from the town of Sonoma CA heading West to Santa Rosa CA.For the sake of this listing (below) we are covering the wineries in the "Heart of Sonoma Valley"...<a href="http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/articles/sonoma-valley-wineries/">more</a>