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Sarmentine bakery to open soon in Petaluma
Sarmentine Artisan Boulanger, with popular bakeries in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, is coming to Petaluma. Late last year, it was announced that the acclaimed bread and pastry maker would be taking over the space on Petaluma Boulevard that recently housed Ambrosia Indian Cuisine. Previous to Ambrosia, the space (near the corner of the Boulevard and Payran) has been home to Mike’s at the Crossroad and Johnny Garlic’s.
Veo Optics expands to Petaluma’s American Trust Building
If you go James Peo founded Veo Optics in 2009 and functions mostly as an opticians’ eyewear store that carries popular brands like Celine, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and even their own brand called the Jamestown Eyewear. The business stocks as many as 16,000 different frames at any given time. The business has locations in Petaluma, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Location: 101 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday More information: veooptics.com, 707-390-2020.
4th of July celebrations feature local farmers markets
Nothing says Americana more than good ol' fashioned picnics on the Fourth of July. Growing up in West Marin, we would pack a bunch of food and head out to the beach to join our local community to break bread, swim and enjoy an early evening bonfire as soon as the fog started to roll in. Now that I live in Sonoma County, there are so many fun things to do to celebrate the Fourth of July. Living in Kenwood, there is the world's cutest parade and pancake breakfast.
Support small Sonoma County business by helping paint a mural
Artstart, an organziation that creates art around Sonoma County, needs your help painting a new mural in the South Park neighborhood of Santa Rosa. The mural, which is funded by Santa Rosa’s Small Business Support Program, will appear on The Hattery, a local hat store. The Hattery is located at 1240 Petaluma Hill Road.
Trader Joe's in Marin County closes for structural repair work
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A Trader Joe’s in Marin County is closed due to structural repair work, the City of Larkspur confirmed. The closure was initially reported Monday to be due to a sinkhole, according to NextDoor posts and a Trader Joe’s employee who spoke to KRON4. However, city officials then said on Tuesday […]
July Gazette Pet of the Month: Meet Evita
Likes: Shopping trips, belly rubs from the grandkids, chasing tennis balls down the hall. Dislikes: Cats and rodents attacking the vegetable garden, cowardice. Fun fact: Evita has the heart of a lion. About Evita. About three years ago we were given a present. A beautiful cinnamon-colored chihuahua with the marking...
Nick the Greek sets mid-July opening day for Petaluma restaurant
When all you want is a big fat Greek souvlaki plate with some warm Loukoumades on the side, it can be hard to be patient. It feels like it’s been at least a year since the bright, inviting notices went up at the Deer Creek VIllage shopping center, announcing that a new Nick the Greek restaurant would be opening up in the space formerly occupied by Rubio’s Coastal Grill.
Local film, “Small is Beautiful,” to be shown in Sonoma
The first Bay Area screening of “Small is Beautiful — The Quest to Save the Valley of the Moon,” a short film by local award-winning filmmaker Carolyn M. Scott, is coming to the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. “Small is Beautiful” will show shown on July 14 at...
Sonoma Art School hosts Summer Arts Camps 2024
Summer Arts Camps 2024 are weekly, half-day taught by highly-qualified artist instructors who have years of experience teaching students ages 3 - 5, 6 - 9 and 10 - 17. With a low ratio of students per instructor and assistants, students will gain new skills and hone existing ones in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each week provides hands-on projects which are designed to spark curiosity and encourage problem solving through a unique array of materials. We emphasize the creative process and open-choice projects vs. a specific outcome to ensure a joyful, enriching experience.
Bountiful Feasting at Buster’s Southern Barbeque Restaurant in Calistoga
Settled away in the tranquil Mediterranean-like countryside among fertile vineyards, exquisite bed & breakfast inns, hot springs and Michelin-starred restaurants, you’ll find Buster’s Southern Barbeque restaurant in Calistoga, California. On most days, you’ll find a lot of people pulling their exotic cars and fancy SUVs into the parking lot and lining up at this small food stand. At a quick glance, Buster’s might seem a bit out of place for the neighborhood along Highway 29 and Foothill Boulevard, but locals will assure you that this is the spot for feasting. The roadside open-air restaurant is the pride and joy of entrepreneur...
Michael E. Bartlett’s Seascapes at RuCo Fine Arts
Sonoma Coast Captured: Michael E. Bartlett’s Seascapes at RuCo fine Arts. RuCo Fine Arts presents a captivating exhibition of Sonoma Coast seascapes by acclaimed. artist Michael E. Bartlett. June 21 through July 7, art enthusiasts are invited to immerse. themselves in the raw beauty and timeless allure of the...
Win Ronny Chieng Tickets Through Short Attention Span Theater!
The Second Leg of his highly successful “The Love To Hate It Tour” will be making a stop at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 19th!. Tickets are available for purchase through the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, but our friends over at the LBC are giving us the chance for you to win a pair FOR FREE!
Ugly is Beautiful: The Story of Wild Thang’s Victory
Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese, has been crowned the winner of the 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog competition. The event, held during the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, featured eight contenders, most of whom were rescue dogs that found loving homes after coming from shelters. Hailing from Coos Bay, Oregon,...
Ariana DeBose to Kick Off Broadway and Vine's 2024 Concert Series
Broadway and Vine will kick off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award Winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story, The Prom, Schmigadoon, Hamilton) at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley. The vineyard concert series will continue throughout the summer at Tre Posti Vineyards...
Former Calif. EMT, FF is a semi-finalist in national songwriting contest
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. — Max Vogel has an interesting resume. The Windsor resident has previously worked as an EMT and a firefighter before moving on to work with a wine and spirits brokerage company. But through all that, he also has been a singer and songwriter, all the way...
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