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Investigative reporter Vanessa Arredondo joins Open Vallejo
Open Vallejo is excited to announce the addition of Vanessa Arredondo as our newest investigative reporter. A fluent Spanish speaker with a strong track record of examining pressing social issues, Vanessa brings national-level reporting experience to the award-winning, local nonprofit newsroom. Vanessa’s position is made possible by the California Local...
The Experience, Richmond: Pt Richmond Concert Season
It’s finally here! Friday, June 28th, Pt Richmond Music’s Summer Concert season opens with Fantastic Negrito, winner of three consecutive GRAMMYs for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Fantastic Negrito is an internationally known musical artist who has toured with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell, collaborated with the...
The Darioush Garden at OLE Health
Darioush Khaledi reminisced on his foray into the wine world, which led to the founding of Darioush, one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious brands. “My love of wine has always been in my blood, and my dream of owning a winery slowly developed.” In the 1990s, Darioush and his wife Shahpar visited Napa to celebrate their 20th anniversary. By their 25th, they lived in Napa Valley and owned the winery now known as Darioush, a world-class wine producer.
Creating Children’s Gardens, July 20
Date(s) – 07/20/2024. Learn how to create whimsical and playful children’s gardens! Young children are natural gardeners who love being outside, digging in the dirt, and watching their plants grow. Erle will guide you on how to design a garden that is both delightful and engaging for kids, with plants that stimulate their senses and attract pollinators. Create a special garden space that is uniquely theirs, different from the nearby adult garden, and filled with fun and wonder.
Her Artistic Passion
Katrina Gocan never considered herself an overly artistic person. She doodled a bit as a child and took a drawing course while at University, but she was more interested in the written word and literature. In her mid-20s, she acknowledged the two sides of her personality: a sensitivity and need for aesthetic harmony and balance, contrasted with an analytical and organizational mind. She felt an interior design career would marry the two facets, but she realized her nomadic nature wouldn’t allow her to stay in place long enough to create a successful business. It wasn’t until recently that she accepted her need not just to witness beauty and harmony but to express it somehow personally, and during the 2020 COVID lockdown, she began experimenting with what that might look like.
Final weekend for Understory, Nomad Tibetan
Nosh was sorry to learn that chef Derrick Jones of the recently opened Bobby Mac’s barbecue restaurant in Crockett passed away unexpectedly in his sleep the morning of June 8. The Bobby Mac’s team announced the passing on Facebook, and hosted a tribute weekend to honor him June 22-23, and will again today through Sunday, June 28-30. A GoFundMe campaign has also been established to support Jones’ family. The team has since regrouped to formulate a possible full-time reopening plan, but, for now, please respect that the restaurant has temporary hours while they figure out next steps. Bobby Mac’s is at 601 2nd Ave. in Crockett.
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Fireworks
The Richmond Fireworks take place in Riggers Loft’s backyard on Wednesday, July 3rd. Join them on their patio at the back of the winery – the harvest crush pad area – where the food tents and games will be set up. Fireworks are launched right off the back of the winery from a barge in the estuary. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and set up your picnic area for eating, drinking and the fantastic light show!
The Wine Makers – Gundlach Bundschu is Regenerative Organic
Sam, Bart, and James Joiner sit down with Gundlach Bundschu CEO Jeff Bundschu, Sustainability Manager Meghan Murphy, Winemaker Joe Uhr, and special guest Phil Coturri to discuss how and why the 160-year-old brand pursued becoming fully Regenerative Organic Certified. They delve into the regenerative process and how it has impacted the vineyards, wines, and the company as a whole. The conversation also covers the brand’s rich history and the future of the Sonoma wine region. Along the way, they touch on topics like music, organic farming in Florida, and a scary wildlife encounter Meghan had on her first day on the job. [Ep327]
Winning SuperLotto Plus lottery tickets sold in Burbank, Nipoton, Pinole and Santa Rosa
LOS ANGELES – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $49 million. There were four tickets sold matching five numbers, but missing the Mega number, including a grocery store in Burbank,...
2019 Convene Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes
Convene was founded by Dan Kosta in 2019. Shane Finley is the Winemaker. Dan and Shane previously partnered at AldenAlli and I have followed Dan Kosta since Kosta Browne launched over 20 years ago. Convene specializes in Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Crimson in color....
Irishman Introduces Irish Coffee Experience in California’s Wine Country
Andrew Healy doesn’t consider himself a wine guy, though he knows and enjoys wine. Living in Napa, home to some of the most famous vineyards in the world, wine was what originally brought Andrew to California. He had worked under industry bigwigs in London, but now his focus is on Irish whiskey.
Gay Wine Weekend Is Back This July
Gay Wine Weekend, presented by Out in the Vineyard, returns July 19 to 21 for three days of LGBTQIA+ celebration in Sonoma’s wine country. The weekend’s events, which benefit Face to Face, include winemaker dinners, winery tours, drag brunch and more. An opening reception will be held for VIPs at the host hotel, Vintners Resort.
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