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July 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County

July 18 - 24

by Maja Wood
for About.com

  • July 18 : Poolside Party at the Flamingo Resort
    Enjoy hot jazz, cool cocktails and great summer food at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spas poolside party. The event is free and open to the public. 5 - 8 pm; (707) 523-4745
    Santa Rosa

  • July 18 : James Bond Double Feature
    New 35mm prints of the first two installments of the Bond franchise feature Sean Connery in “Dr. No” and “From Russia With Love.” Starting at 12:15 p.m. Thru July 20

  • July 18 – 19 : George Lopez at the Wells Fargo Center
    Santa Rosa

  • July 19 : Obon Odori Dance at the Enmanji Temple
    Obon Odori in Japan is much like the Mexican celebration of Dia de La Muertos (Day of the Dead) in that it honors the dead. It is believed that all who have passed away will return once a year to enjoy earthly pleasures. At the Enmanji celebration, you can watch the simple dance steps and follow along. Wear cultural dress if you like. Many women and children wear kimonos for the event and men don their yukata or happi coats. Event starts at 7pm. Taiko drummers will perform at 8pm. 1200 Gravenstein Highway

  • July 19 : Audubon Bird Walk
    Bird watching outing by the coast. Free. 8am to noon.

  • July 19 : Garden Tour of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
    The two-hour tour begins at 10 am. Participants will be introduced to the center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants.
    Suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. (707) 874-1557 x201
    Occidental

  • July 19 : Antique Evaluation Faire - Finley Center
    Bring your antiques to be examined by local antique dealers at "Roadshow" event. Local experts will identify and determine age, material, condition and preservation methods of jewelry, watches, railroad items, technical instruments, china & glassware, pottery, baskets, dolls, local history items, tools, art, military memorabilia and Japanese artifacts.
    10 am - 3 pm; $5 per item/three item limit at a time; (707) 514-5445; Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave.
    Santa Rosa
  • July 19: 22nd Annual Healdsburg Harvest Century Bike Tour
    Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau sponsors this annual event with 60, 37, and 23 mile options. (707) 433-6935
    Healdsburg

  • July 19 : The Third Annual Old Grove Festival
    The Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods presents the Old Grove Festival at the Forest Theater in Armstrong Woods. An internationally praised classical string quartet the La Catrina Quartet, on tour from Mexico and Puerto Rico, will perform outstanding Latin-infused classical compositions.
    Gates open 5 pm., opener 5:45 p.m., Main evet 7 pm; $25 General Admission, $40 Redwood Circle; (707) 869-9403
    Guerneville

  • July 19 : Midsummer Mozart Festival
    The Midsummer Mozart Festival includes two annual performances at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark Street, (707) 939-3019
    Sonoma

  • July 19 : Jazz and Wine Festival at Cline Cellars
    Spend an enjoyable day listening to performances by California's top jazz bands while relaxing on the lush grounds of Cline Cellars. Food, wine and beer will be available or bring your own picnic. Eight different bands and entertainers will be featured. (707) 9404025
    Sonoma

  • July 19 – 20 : Duncans Mills Civil War Days
    The town of Duncans Mills will become the fields of Virginia circa 1863 during one of the largest Civil War re-enactments west of the Mississippi. Over a thousand re-enactors will converge to ensure a very memorable experience for all who attend.
    Saturday 1 - 4 pm; Sunday 11 am - 2 pm; admission $10, parking $5 per car; (831) 751-6978
    Duncan Mills

  • July 19 – 20 : Grease at the Wells Fargo Center
    Presented by Roustabout Theater's Apprentice Program
    Santa Rosa

  • July 20 : Live at Julliard!
    This week enjoy the music of LuvPlanet, an unstoppable force in the rock music world! 5–7 p.m. Juliliard Park
    Santa Rosa

  • July 20 : Third Sunday Salon of the Healdsburg Literary Guild
    Tonight’s theme is “The Lure of Childhood.” Following open mic, stay to hear three distinct voices reading from their respective memoirs: Mariam Stephens, Laurel Cook, and Michele Anna Jordan.
    2 – 4pm, City Hall, 401 Grove St
    Healdsburg

  • July 20 : Hike at the Future Tolay Lake Regional Park
    Free. 9am – 11am.
    Petaluma

  • July 20: Petaluma Art & Equestrian Festival
    Art and horse lovers come to enjoy music and food beside the Petaluma River at the San Francisco Polo Club Ranch. Add to your art collection, watch polo, and be thrilled by show jumpers and barrel racers.
    Petaluma

  • July 20 : Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
    This popular running race attracts runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the country.
    Napa to Sonoma

  • July 22 - August 4 : Sonoma County Fair
    Great event for the whole family includes Freestyle MotoX, Heidi Newfield, Clay Walker, Ozomatli, Three Dog Night, the largest themed flower show in the US & Wine Country horse racing - plus Splash Dogs diving competition 3x daily, new Sustainable Sonoma Tent & a stunning salute to America throughout the grounds.
    11 am - 10 pm; adults $7, kids 7-12 $2, 6 & under free; (707) 545-4200
    Santa Rosa

  • July 23 : Lisa Williams at the Wells Fargo Center
    Acclaimed medium and clairvoyant will share her amazing ability to communicate with loved ones and friends who have passed on to the 'other side'.
    Santa Rosa

  • July 24 to August 3: Wine Country Film Festival
    Wine country's oldest, largest and longest running film festival is a celebration of world cinema where cinema, cuisine, community and conscience gather for enlightened dialogue and cultural exchange. Indoor and outdoor settings offering a stellar program of over 125 films from around the world, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment. (707) 935-3456

  • July 24 : Windsor Summer Nights on the Green
    Farmers market and free outdoor movie at dusk.
    Windsor

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