Sonoma Mardi Gras
You don't have to be in New Orleans in order to have fun during Mardi Gras. There are plenty of fun things going on right here in Sonoma County. Celebrate Mardi Gras "Sonoma Style!"
Sebastopol Mardi Gras Events
Pre Mardi Gras Celebration with Gator Beat at Hopmonk Tavern
Friday February 3, 2012
Time: 8:00pm
230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol CA
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Gator Beat at Hopmonk Tavern! The Pulsators kick off at 8:30pm. The parade starts at 10pm followed by the Gator Beat Band. Come ready for a party! This is a 21 and over show.
Gator Beat has been playing dances and festivals on the West Coast for 20 years. They specialize in their own brand of South Louisiana music combining traditional Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans R&B. Most notable are the original creations, giving the band their reputation as unforgettable, a band with a beat that bites. The flavor is always spicy, like a good gumbo, and bound to please.
Cost: $15 per person
Phone: (707) 829.7300
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Mardi Gras Night at Sebastopol Community Center
Friday February 3, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol CA
Join the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center for Mardi Gras Night - an evening of music and food. Doors open at 6:00pm with a Gumbo cook-off! Lagunitas beer and fine wine will also be available. At 7:00pm the entertainment kicks off with The Love Choir and Mr. Music followed by the 9-piece Blue Moon Band. The Luv Rustlers and friends will be entertaining in the acoustic room. All ages welcome.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 under 18 years of age
Phone: (707) 823.1511
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Mardi Gras Casino Night
Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
282 South High Street, Sebastopol CA
Join the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise and the popular Russian River Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as they celebrate Mardi Gras with a Casino Night! Play your favorite casino table games while helping raise money for charitable organizations working on ending hunger in West County. Other entertainment includes live music, silent auction, raffle prizes and an all night Cajun food buffet. Don't know how to play casino games? Free lessons will be provided. Beneficiaries are Food for Thought and the Sebastopol Interchurch Food Pantry.
Cost: $50 general, $100 VIP
Phone: (707) 887.1647
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Sonoma Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Party at Meadowcroft Wines
Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
23574 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA
Mardi Gras comes early this year and the Krewe of Meadowcroft will be out celebrating once again. The St Gabriel Celestial Marching Band will parade through the gardens and rock the pavilion with great dance music. They're bringing in the Cajun food, as always, right from the source, Louisiana. Please join Meadowcroft for a little reveling, a little bead throwing, a lot of dancing and some amazing Cajun food paired with Meadowcroft Wines. They'll probably have a few Cajuns on hand too --- the dancing never stops when they're in the house!
Cost: $45 presale; $55 after February 11th
Phone: (707) 934.4090
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Mardi Gras Party at Ramekins
Friday February 10, 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
450 W Spain St, Sonoma CA
Creole cooking is a true global blend, combining kitchen traditions of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Asian, Indian, Native American, and African cuisines. The spicy hybrid that’s Creole is a religion unto itself, and the holy trinity known as mirepoix is its core sacrament. But in New Orleans, nothin’ happens before cocktails are served, so you’ll start with a delicious brandy milk punch. From there to beignets to remoulade and next, jambalaya. By the time the bread pudding’s done, you’ll have religion.
Learn how to make Brandy Milk Punch garnished with Nutmeg, Rock Shrimp Beignets with Creole Mayonnaise, Galatoire's Shrimp Remoulade, Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, Mardi Gras Salad: Colorful Cabbages, Oranges and Pecans, Tossed in Poppy Seed Dressing, and New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with Whiskey-Butter Sauce.
Cost: $80 per person
Phone: (707) 933.0450
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A Taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras Party
Satuday February 18, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
342 West Napa, Sonoma CA
The St. Francis Solano School is hosting "A Taste of New Orleans" in honor of Mardi Gras 2012. This event will be remembered not only for the music, but for the food. Enjoy a raw oyster bar, crawfish boil and many other delicacies. Gator Beat will be playing from 7:30pm to 11pm. Proceeds benefit the school.
Cost: $45 per person
Phone: (707) 996.4994
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Santa Rosa Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Ball
Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
1400 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
The 7th annual Mardi Gras Ball Food and Dance Showcase will be happening on February 18th at Monroe Hall. Enjoy Cajun-Creole food, costumes, mask maker, dance performances, and dancing.
Cost: $35 if purchased before 2/1/12
Phone: (707) 331.4162
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New Orleans Mardi Gras Cooking Class at Ginger Grille
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1211 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
Are you ready for some fun? On the day of this class, Mardi Gras will be in full swing in New Orleans so let’s party, Big Easy style in the wine country. Hit the culinary scene with Chef Maria Vieages as she teaches you how to prepare food from her native city. Maria was born in New Orleans where she lived for 44 years so if you want the real deal, look no further. Maria will show you how to recreate an authentic New Orleans Shrimp Boil and make Acadiana Style Gumbo. You will cook to the sounds of New Orleans Jazz and will score some Mardi Gras Beads and other goodies.
On the menu:
Louisiana Gumbo served Acadiana Style with Potato Salad
Cajun Boiled Jumbo Shrimp with Corn and Potatoes
Cost: $30
Phone: (707) 546.6877
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Petaluma Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Mambofest Parade and Dance Party
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Time: 5:30pm
23 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma CA
Meet at McNear's at 5:30 for a Brass Band Parade through downtown Petaluma with percussionists, bead-throwers, handkerchief-wavers and more. Special Louisiana music gumbo of original and selected covers of New Orleans R&B, funk, swamp-pop. Mike Rinta, "Snakebite" Jacobs, Tim Eschliman, Kevin Zuffi, Michael Peloquin, Jimmy Sanchez with guests Maria Muldaur & John Allair. Enjoy drink specials, Louisiana cuisine specials and prizes for best Mardi Gras attire! Music goes till 10:00pm. All ages welcome.
Cost: $11 advance
Phone: (707) 765.2121
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Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras at Central Market
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
42 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma CA
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Central Market. Chef/Owner Tony Najiola is a New Orleans native and will be marking the day with a fine New Orleans inspired special menu. “Cest Bon Temps Roule”
Phone: (707) 778.9900
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Due Zighi Baci Mardi Gras Celebration
Friday February 17, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
189 H Street, Petaluma CA
Join Sheri and Michael of Due Sighi Baci for a Mardi Gras Celebration at Aqus Cafe and enjoy a Nawlins style soiree. Get there early to claim your spot and watch the pre-show "Dueling Accordions" with accordonist George Bachich.
Cost: No cover charge ($10 suggested donation)
Phone: (707) 538.2831
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Glen Ellen Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras at B.R. Cohn Winery
Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 11:30am - 3:30pm
15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen CA
Celebrate Mardi Gras the B.R. Cohn way. Costume up, grab some beads and coins, enjoy some gumbo and kings cake while sipping outstanding wines and listening to sounds of Zydco and Jazz.
Cost: $15 public, $10 wine club members
Phone: (707) 931.7929
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Rio Nido Mardi Gras Events
The Pulsators Mardi Gras Party at Rio Nido Road House
Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
14540 Canyon Two, Rio Nido CA
The Pulsators will be celebrating Mardi Gras at Rio Nido Road House and they'd like you to join them. Come experience their get-up-and-dance kind of orchestration. Their music has been defined as a spicy blend of driving blues, New Orleans-funky R&B, rock steady reggae and rock-and-roll. It will be the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras!
Cost: TBA
Phone: (707) 869.1600
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Cloverdale Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Dinner
Sat & Sun February 18th & 19th, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale CA
A Murder Mystery Dinner show will be part of this year’s entertainment at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. “Murder at Mardi Gras” will take place in the Citrus Fair Auditorium and includes a fun-filled evening of entertainment, dinner, and dessert. Help solve the murder of Pierre Dupre, King of the Krewe, who has been found strangled by an antique strand of Mardi Gras beads. Join in the fun as a New Orleans Police detective deftly – or maybe not so deftly – uncovers the clues to unmask the murderer.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Citrus Fair office by calling the number below.
Cost: $40 per person
Phone: (707) 894.3992
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