Sonoma County Museum Exhibits:
Three separate art exhibits will be displayed from January 30 to May 30.  Richard Shaw: Four Decades of Ceramics, Fiber Art by Adela Akers, Paintings by Martha Shaw. sonomacountymuseum.org

Dirty Blonde:
Comedy with music by Claudia Shear. The wit, career and irresistible appeal of legendary Hollywood star Mae West is remembered and explored in this awarding winning comedy. Two devoted Mae West fans swap stories and admiration of Mae West with comedy, history and musical flashbacks that honor the campy, sexy, groundbreaking icon who challenged film censors while titillating 1930s movie audiences with her memorable double entendres and erotic, independent female characters. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa. Buy tickets at 707-523-4185 or 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

Food for Thought:
Work by SSU Theory and Practice Students on display at the Phantom Gallery, 525 7th Street. Opening reception is February 26, 5-7pm. santarosaartsdistrict.com

Sonoma County Museum First Friday:
Join us for First Friday every month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments. Regular admission fees apply.

Progressive Parking Policies Focus Group:
The City of Santa Rosa is hosting a series of meetings to consider and discuss progressive parking policies in Downtown Santa Rosa.  You are cordially invited to attend and participate in identifying interests and shaping policy recommendations for City Council’s consideration. Learn more about progressive parking policies here.

Hamlet: Ghost Machine:
The Imaginists Theatre Collective's Project 104 presents Hamlet: Ghost Machine. March 18th is Pay What You Can Night! Visit theimaginists.org for ticket information.

The Chairs:
Eliot Fintushel  and Elizabeth Fuller star as an elderly couple who spend their time sharing old stories and entertaining imaginary guests in this daring and timeless farce by Eugene Ionesco. Ionesco's farce combines a comic portrait of human folly with an experiment in theatrical possibilities. Directed by David Lear. 6th Street Playhouse – GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa. Purchase tickets at 707-523-4185 or 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

Mini-Book Faires:
Admission is free. All proceeds support the Santa Rosa branches of the Sonoma County Library. Takes place at the Santa Rosa Central Branch Forum Room, 3rd & E Streets, Santa Rosa.

Duathlon Fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
Bikers and runners will start at Finley Park and take their respective routes around town.

Exhibit of Sonoma State University's Holy Smokes Print Club:
Reception: Friday, April 2, 5-7pm
The Holy Smokes! Print Club is a student run club made up of Sonoma State students and alumni working at all levels of printmaking, from beginning students making their first prints, to advanced students working towards graduate school. Though most students in the group are printmakers, there are drawing and painting majors as well. We work in the mediums of intaglio, lithography, relief, monotype, and silk-screen, and often use printmaking experimentally in mixed media pieces. Despite the small size of our group, there is a wide variety of imagery and conceptual ideas reflective of the individuals in the club— figurative, narrative, and nonobjective work hold equal weight among the types of images made. As a group of young artists, we strive for excellence and professionalism and are ultimately trying to make an impression on the community.

Richard Shaw Lecture:
Artist Richard Shaw will be speaking on his work on display, Four Decades of Ceramics, at the Sonoma County Museum. Shaw is a master at tromp l'oeil ceramics, with an ability to transform porcelain into arrays of still life objects that fool the eye and even touch. A long-time Marin County resident, Shaw is associated with Bay Area Funk, a movement characterized by its irreverent, sometimes surreal assemblage of everyday objects. 425 7th Street. sonomacountymuseum.org

Sonoma County Museum Exhibits:
Three separate art exhibits will be displayed from January 30 to May 30.  Richard Shaw: Four Decades of Ceramics, Fiber Art by Adela Akers, Paintings by Martha Shaw. sonomacountymuseum.org

Sonoma County Museum First Friday:
Join us for First Friday every month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments. Regular admission fees apply.

Reception for Sonoma State University's Holy Smokes Print Club:
The Holy Smokes! Print Club is a student run club made up of Sonoma State students and alumni working at all levels of printmaking, from beginning students making their first prints, to advanced students working towards graduate school. Though most students in the group are printmakers, there are drawing and painting majors as well. We work in the mediums of intaglio, lithography, relief, monotype, and silk-screen, and often use printmaking experimentally in mixed media pieces. Despite the small size of our group, there is a wide variety of imagery and conceptual ideas reflective of the individuals in the club— figurative, narrative, and nonobjective work hold equal weight among the types of images made. As a group of young artists, we strive for excellence and professionalism and are ultimately trying to make an impression on the community.  Exhibit open March 22-May 14. Call 707-543-3010 for viewing hours.

Tartuffe:
A French classic that shines a remarkable reflection on our modern times, Moliere's most successful comedy "Tartuffe" (first performed in 1664) still holds up with its satirical attacks on religious and social hypocrisy. Tartuffe, a con artist who passes himself off as a holy man and wins the good graces of wealthy Orgon. Tartuffe is welcomed into Orgon's home and offered his daughter's hand in marriage. Some in the household realize Tartuffe is a pious imposter as he attempts to woo Orgon's daughter and wife. The question is, can Tartuffe be exposed before he cons the family into giving over their fortune and dignity?

6th Street Playhouse – GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa. Purchase tickets at 707-523-4185 or 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

Earth Day Fair:
To inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Members of the community are invited to enjoy live music, food, kids activities, and other fun in Courthouse Square. srcity.org/earthday

Amgen Tour of California Breakaway Ride:
Cycling enthusiasts and fans are invited to participate in the Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized, two events held in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race set for May 16-23, 2010. Both rides will be held in April 2010 and will service to raise funds for Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer initiative. Each 'Breakaway Ride' will give amateur cyclists a chance to ride on the actual route of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, with three distances for each ride to accommodate various skill levels. The longest distance covers an entire stage of the Amgen Tour of California, the same as will be ridden by the pros. Riders will be chip timed and supported, with a limit of 3,500 riders per event. Register at breakawayride.com.

Keep the Tour 10K Fun Run:
Runners and walkers of all abilities please join us in the widespread effort and campaign to help the Amgen Tour of California continue to be a successful and integral part of our Santa Rosa community by running in the inaugural Keep the Tour 10K Fun Run. The fun run starts on Third Street (@ B St.) in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa and follows a six mile loop along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway before finishing near the entrance to Gateway Park, just a few short blocks from lots of fun and festivities in Old Court House Square. Sign up at keepthetour.com.

Sonoma County Museum 25th Anniversary Spring Gala:
The Museum's biggest fundraiser of the year! Held at John Ash's Vintners Inn, guests enjoy an evening of bidding, wining & dining all in support of SCM's exhibitions & education programs! This year's Gala marks our 25th year as a Museum AND the 100th year of the Post Office, the building in which the Museum resides. Register here.

cal-ci-fied:
Installation by Anneliese Vabis at the Phantom Gallery, 525 7th Street. Opening reception is April 16, 5-7pm. santarosaartsdistrict.com

Sonoma County Museum Exhibits:
Richard Shaw: Four Decades of Ceramics, Fiber Art by Adela Akers, Paintings by Martha Shaw. sonomacountymuseum.org

Sonoma County Museum First Friday:
Join us for First Friday every month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments. Regular admission fees apply.