November Events in Sonoma County
November 1 - 5 --- "Dia de los Muertos"
During Halloween, death is scary business. Everywhere you look, yards are decorated with gravestones and zombies and other ghoulish frights. So, once trick-or-treating is over, it’s a good idea to go beyond the scary stuff and reflect on the cyclic nature of life and death, and to honor the dead. A great way to do this is to visit the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art for their annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit. The museum invites local Latino families to erect commemorative altars in the gallery to celebrate departed generations and family members in the tradition of the Mexican Day of the Dead.
551 Broadway, Sonoma; Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; (707) 939-7862.
November 1 - 11 --- Girl of The Golden West-Cinnabar Theatre
This play is based on Puccini's dramatic love story and set against the outlaw days of the California Gold Rush. Cinnabar Theatre, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma; 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., depending on date; $32 general, $30 seniors and students,; (707) 763-8920
November 2 --- k.d. lang - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
The ever-popular singer performs at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts , 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; 8 p.m.; $35, $55, $65, (707) 546-3600
November 3 --- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day- Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
This family musical is based on the classic book by Judith Viorst. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts , 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; 6:30 p.m.; $11 Child, $16 Adult (707) 546-3600
November 3 - 18 --- Frog Prince Fairytale
The Actor’s Theater for Children brings this updated and zany play to life. Dohn Theater, Steele Lane Community Center, Santa Rosa; Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; $3.50, $3.00 seniors and children; (707) 543-3282 / 545-4307.
November 4 - 5 --- A Wine & Food Affair
A premier event for the Russian River Wine Road, A Wine & Food Affair offers a weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
64 wineries participating; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $50 (800) 723-6336
November 4 --- Sonoma Heritage Tour
Sonoma's rich and unique history is spotlighted in this annual event in which docents, wearing period costumes, lead tours around the Sonoma Town Square, including candlelight tours at night. Sonoma Plaza; 1-9 p.m.; $25; (707) 935-6832
November 4 – 5 --- Savage Jazz Dance Co.
This highly innovative and athletic
dance companyis led by artistic director Reginald Ray Savage. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park; Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.; $24, $21 youth/senior; (707) 588-3400.
November 7 --- Bill Cosby - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
The famous and influential comedian performs at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts , 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; $65 and $99. (707) 546-3600
November 9 --- American Dream New American Dinners
As a benefit for Catholic Charities Immigration Services, Annapurna Restaurant will donate 25% of your dinner check to support the organization. Catholic Charities helps immigrants with family reunification, U.S. citizenship and English skills. 521 I’ve interviewed Dikendra Maskey, owner of Annapurna Restaurant before, and he’s always busy raising funds and consciousness for various issues. Plus, he knows how to put on a fun event. So I’m betting this will be a great benefit. Ross St. (Brickyard Center) Santa Rosa ; 5 - 9 p.m.; (707) 579.8471
November 10 --- Healdsburg Artisan Food Tour
Visit world-class restaurants and artisan food producers at the Healdsburg Plaza. Tour Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, sample artisan olive oil and cheeses, make galettes (crepes) at Downtown Bakery and Creamery and enjoy lunch with wine at Bovolo. Relish Culinary School offers this half-day culinary tour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $95; (877) 759-1004
November 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 --- Every Man Jack
Sonoma City Opera presents this theatrical exploration of Sonoma’s most famous historical figure and literary icon, Jack London. Every Man Jack tells the story, through a Vaudeville-like format, of this adventurer, writer, and charismatic genius’s lifelong struggle with alcohol. Leading the cast as Jack London is internationally esteemed baritone Rod Gilfry. Written by Grammy award-winning composer Libby Larsen and celebrated librettist Philip Littell, Every Man Jack will have its world premiere at the Green Music Festival. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park; Saturday shows at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Tickets range from $34 to $68, students $15, premier with reception is $75 and $99; (707) 939-8288
November 11 --– Petaluma’s Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade
Vintage war birds will fly above "America's Quintessential Hometown," as part of the largest Veterans Day Parade north of the Golden Gate. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and winds its way north from Walnut Park at "D" Street. The planes will fly in formation over Historic Downtown Petaluma between 1 and 2 p.m; free; (707) 762-5710.
November 11 --- Panel Discussion Food Documentary
Join filmmakers Deborah Koons Garcia, producer of The Future of Food; and Jed Riffe and Emiko Omori, producers of Ripe for Change; for screening and discussion on food and film. Please RSVP as space is limited. This is part of the Hybrid Fields exhibit at the Sonoma County Museum, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m; $7.50 general, $5 student/senior, $3 members (707) 579-1500 x3
November 12 --- Free Day at Charles M. Schulz Museum
View the museum's newest exhibition: Magic on Ice: A Retrospective of Redwood Empire Ice Arena Christmas Shows 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., free admission today, (707) 579-4452