- May 9 :
“The End of Polaroid” Exhibit
A few months ago, Polaroid announced the end of instant film. This show celebrates the history of Polaroid film and cameras with the art of Tod Brilliant. The opening is tonight from 6 – 9pm.
Santa Rosa - May 9 :
Milkshake at the Wells Fargo Center
Milkshake creates music that wins over children and parents alike. Their hip, memorable songs evoke influences ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Julie Andrews to Lennon-McCartney and The Raconteurs
Santa Rosa - May 10 :
Human Race of Sonoma County
The Human Race is Sonoma County's largest cooperative fundraiser (and the largest Human Race in the nation), with over 430 participating nonprofits. Over 9,000 participants join together for a 3K and 10K walk and run through Howarth and Spring Lake Parks. Anyone can join the Human Race and raise money for their favorite community organization. Meet at Slater Middle School. Call for additional details and registration information.
8am; walkers free; runners $22; (707) 573-3399
Santa Rosa - Date 10:
Emerging Visions: Exhibition & Celebration
Enjoy art, music, fire dancers, and much more at this outdoor exhibition of over 30 of the nominated artists for the Sonoma County Artist Awards 2008. To support up and coming artists and build a broader arts sector for Sonoma County, the 2008 awards are designed to recognize and award individual emerging visual artists working in Sonoma County. This event is conjunction with the Sonoma County Artist Awards Opening Reception for the Emerging Visual Artist Winners Exhibit at the Sonoma County Museum, 6-8pm the same day.
Noon to 6pm; Free; Courthouse Square
Santa Rosa - May 10 :
Emerging Visual Artists at the Sonoma County Museum
Emerging Visual Artists, celebrates the work of promising artists with $5,000 cash awards and an invitation to exhibit their work for the first time in the Museum's Main Gallery. (See above listing for more information.)
Santa Rosa - May 10:
Living History Day
Volunteers recreate life at the Petaluma Adobe in the 1840's. Enjoy craft demonstrations and historical skits. 10am to 5pm; (707) 762-4871
Petaluma - May 10 to 12 :
Santa Rosa Symphony Classical Series Seven
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor. Philippe Bianconi, guest pianist. Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel Suite: Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Stravinsky: The Firebird, original 1910 version. Pre-concert talk featuring Maestro Ferrandis, one hour prior to each performance. (707) 546-8742
Santa Rosa - May 10:
Boulevard of the Arts
17th Annual Spring Street Festival, a spectacular array of street arts: fire-eaters, jugglers, puppet shows, roaming musicians, hand-crafted arts, food artisans and dance performances. Activities for all ages. Starts at 11am. Open-air dance on the plaza starting at 7pm.; Free; (707) 894-4470
Cloverdale - May 10 :
Green Eco-Tour and Dog Hike
The 4-hour tour, for dogs and their people, is conducted by winegrower Jeff Kunde. It is a moderately strenuous hike that will take you from the Sonoma Valley floor up to 1,400 feet into the Mayacamas Mountain range. Fundraiser for Canine Companions and the Sonoma County Humane Society. Pre-registration is required. $20
Kenwood - May 11 :
Happy Mother’s Day!
See a listing of Mother’s Day events and brunches.
- May 14 :
New Exhibit: Baseball as Allegory at the Schulz Museum
Schulz commented that when he created sports themed strips it wasn't just dealing with sports but a springboard to bigger life themes-hope,humiliation,etc.
Santa Rosa
May 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County
May 8 - 14
by Maja Wood
for About.com
May 8 - 14
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