June 5:
* In commemoration of D-Day, the Charles M. Schulz Museum will host a reception at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, honoring the men and women who served our country during WWII. The exhibit continues through Monday, Oct. 12, and includes original D-Day themed comic strips, information about Schulz”s wartime service, animated shorts about the war in Europe and details about Schulz”s role in founding the National D-Day Memorial. The Charles M. Schulz Museum is located at 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Information: www.shulzmuseum.org.
June 5-7:
* Mendocino Theater Company presents “Tuesdays with Morrie,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Willits Community Theatre. Tickets are available at Leaves of Grass bookstore in Willits and can be reserved with a credit card by calling 459-3744.
June 6-7:
* “Art at the Source” open tour of Sonoma County artists” studios, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7; and again Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Information: www.artatthesource.org.
* Mateel Community Center presents its 33rd annual Summer Arts and Music Festival, taking place Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt. Information: www.mateel.org.
June 7:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Food for Thought benefit auction of antiques, collectibles, wine and luxury items in downtown Sebastopol. Proceeds support the Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank. Sale begins at 1 p.m. , officiated by Kenn Cunningham, a benefit auction specialist with the National Auctioneers Association. Information: www.fftfoodbank.org.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Fog City Stompers, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
June 11-13:
* Mendocino Theater Company presents “Tuesdays with Morrie,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 11, 12 and 13, at Willits Community Theatre. Tickets are available at Leaves of Grass bookstore in Willits and can be reserved with a credit card by calling 459-3744.
June 12-14:
* The 31st annual Harmony Festival takes place from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Musical headliners include Michael Franti and Spearhead. To buy tickets or view a complete schedule, visit www.HarmonyFestival.com.
June 13:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
June 13-14:
* “Art at the Source” open tour of Sonoma County artists” studios, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Information: www.artatthesource.org.
June 14:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series features blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite on Sunday, June 14, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
June 20:
* Twilight T-Dance, in honor of gay pride month, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main St. in St. Helena. Proceeds benefit Queen of the Valley Medical Center. For information, visit www.beringer.com/twilight, connect via Facebook at “Beringer Twilight T-Dance” or call Gretchen at 963-8989, ext. 2017.
June 21:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
July 25-Nov. 30:
* “The Language of Lines: How Cartoonists Create Characters,” an exhibition that examines the foundations of cartooning, will be displayed from Saturday, July 25, through Monday, Nov. 30, in the downstairs changing gallery at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Information: www.shulzmuseum.org.
July 28:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series features Zydeco Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Sunday, June 28, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
July 5:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
July 11:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
July 12:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series features Brazilian band Katia Moraes and Sambaguru, Sunday, July 12, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
July 18-19:
* Mendocino Art Center hosts its Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, in the Mendocino Art Center gardens. Information: 937-5818, ext. 10, or www.MendocinoArtCenter.org/.
July 19:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
July 26:
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series features funk and soul with Blumpus, Sunday, July 26, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
Aug. 2:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Fourth Street Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series features the John Mattern Reunion Band, performing R&B, swing and jazz, Sunday, Aug. 2, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
Aug. 8:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Aug. 9:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Aug. 16:
* The 18th annual free Ukiah Sundays in the Park concert series concludes with the soulful blues of Coco Montoya, Sunday, Aug. 16, in Todd Grove Park. Information: 463-6200.
Sept. 5:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Sept. 6:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS) presents a “Jammers Day” concert, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Information: www.tradjass.org.
Sept. 18-20:
* The 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival takes place Sept. 18 to 20. Information: www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Oct. 4:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Gold Coast Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Oct. 10:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Oct. 11:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Nov. 1:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring Polly”s Hot Paupers, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Nov. 14:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Nov. 15:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Dec. 5, 2009-April 19, 2010:
* “Sunday at the Funnies,” an exhibition that examines the evolution of the iconic Sunday “funny pages,” will be displayed from Dec. 5, 2009, through April 19, 2010, in the downstairs changing gallery at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Original strips and newspaper tearsheets from various cartoon artists. Information: www.shulzmuseum.org.
Dec. 6:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Natural Gas Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Dec. 12:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Jan. 3, 2010:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Jan. 9:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Every Sunday:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Second Saturday:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Out-of-county entertainment listings are compiled from announcements that are sent to the Observer*American or Record-Bee newsrooms. Please submit your events to RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
