Aug. 29-30:
? The 15th annual Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 at 16855 Bodega Highway. Proceeds benefit Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, an organization that supports California State Parks in western Sonoma County. Information: www.winecountryfestivals.com.
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. Sept. 6 at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Information: www.tradjass.org.
Sept. 12:
? ComedySportz?, an award-winning interactive comedy show where two teams of “act-letes” compete for audience laughs and points while improvising scenes, games, operas and musicals based on audience suggestions, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
Sept. 18-20:
? The 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival takes place Sept. 18 to 20. Information: www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Sept. 19:
? The Charles M. Schulz Museum invites adults to learn the art of cartooning from some of the world”s best cartoonists. Join professional cartoonist Brian Crane, creator of the comic strip “Pickles,” for an intimate lesson in developing comic characters, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Advance registration required. Information: 284-1263 or www.SchulzMuseum.org.
Oct. 4:
? Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Gold Coast Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. 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. 10 and 11:
? Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at 49074 Civic Circle in Oakhurst. Free event for the whole family. Information: www.oakhurstchamber.com.
Oct. 17 & 24:
? Sacramento Ballet hosts its inaugural Capital Choreography Competition, Oct. 17 and 24 in the Crest Theatre. Top talent in the dance world presents three world premieres for recognition and cash awards. Audience members are invited to select a the “People”s Choice” by popular vote. Information: www.sacballet.org.
Oct. 24:
? The Redwood Branch of the California Writers Club holds its 2009 conference, Oct. 24 at the Flamingo Hotel and Resort, 2777 Fourth St. in Santa Rosa. Information: www.redwoodwriters.org/conference.html.
? Sacramento Ballet presents an interactive performance of “Peter & the Wolf,” Oct. 24 in the Crest Theatre. A celebrity guest narrates the charming tale, which has been choreographed by Ron Cunningham to the music of Sergei Prokofiev. Information: www.sacballet.org.
Oct. 28:
? In honor of Disability Awareness Month, AXIS Dance Company presents “Dance Access Day,” 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (for students in kindergarten through sixth grade) and at 1 p.m. (for seniors), Oct. 28 at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St. in Oakland. AXIS dancers with and without disabilities perform innovative choreography that demonstrates how people with differences can work together. To sign up your class, e-mail annika@axisdance.org. Teacher”s guide is available.
to prepare your students for this show.
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. 7:
? The Charles M. Schulz Museum invites adults to learn the art of cartooning from some of the world”s best cartoonists. Stephan Pastis, creator of “Pearls Before Swine,” and Alexis Fajardo, creator of “Kid Beowulf,” explain various comics formats, including comic books, strips and graphic novels, and the creative writing and drawing to make the most of each format, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Advance registration required. Information: 284-1263 or www.SchulzMuseum.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.
Jan. 15-17:
? Lamplighters Music Theatre presents “Patience” by Gilbert & Sullivan, 8 p.m. Jan. 15, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Novellus Theater at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: (415) 978-2787, www.ybca.org.
Jan. 23-30:
? The 26th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place Jan. 23 to 30 in Elko, Nev. Information: www.westernfolklife.org.
Jan. 29-31:
? Lamplighters Music Theatre presents “Patience” by Gilbert & Sullivan, 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 30 and 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: (415) 978-2787, www.lesherartscenter.org.
March 20-21:
? Lamplighters Music Theatre presents a singalong to Gilbert & Sullivan”s “The Mikado,” 2 p.m. March 20 at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek and 8 p.m. March 21 at Presentation Theatre in San Francisco. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: www.lesherartscenter.org or www.brownpapertickets.com.
March 25-28:
? Sacramento Ballet presents Carl Orff”s “Carmina Burana,” accompanied by full chorus and orchestra, March 25 to 28 in the Community Center Theater. Information: www.sacballet.org.
April 22-25:
? Sacramento Ballet presents the “Modern Masters,” April 22 to 25 to University Theatre in Shasta Hall at California State University, Sacramento. Daring, innovative choreographers unleash their imaginations in five world premieres. Information: www.sacballet.org.
April 29-May 16:
? Spreckels Performing Arts Center in association with Abbott Productions presents “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays at 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
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.
