Railroad Square Historic District

Title: Valdez Family Winery Tasting
Location: Wine Spectrum Shop
Description: Join us as we host Ulises and Adelina Valdez as they pour their amazing \’07 Lineup!
Start Time: 06:00
Date: 2010-04-29

We will be hosting Valdez Family Winery, a culmination of Ulises Valdez’s journey from field worker to proprietor of wines among Sonoma County’s finest. From vineyards personally selected by Ulises, he brings us some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. For the lucky few, we will have a very small supply of the 2007 Simoncini Vineyard Zinfandel on hand. Recently reviewed by Wine Spectator and given a stellar 95 rating! Limit 2 bottles per guest. We will also be tasting his amazing 2007 Lancel Creek Pinot Noir, by winemaker Mark Aubert! This is truly a can’t miss event! Tasting fee is only $15, and can be applied towards a minimum 2 bottle purchase at the event.

Title: Music with the Stars
Location: 6th Street Playhouse
Description: A star studded performance by former Santa Rosa Talents returning for a special concert
Start Date: 2010-05-08
End Date: 2010-05-09

“Music with the Stars”

Graduates of Santa Rosa High School who studied music with retired teacher Dan Earl return home to Santa Rosa to perform in two benefit concerts at the 6th Street Playhouse. Pictured are Dan Earl with Santa Rosa graduate and professional actress and singer Stephanie St. James.
Photo by Eric Chazankin

“Music with the Stars”

Producer: 6th Street Playhouse

What: Music with the Stars – Gala Benefit and concert

It’s a hometown celebration and star-studded show featuring former Santa Rosa High School students. These talents return home to Santa Rosa for a special concert benefiting 6th Street Playhouse and honoring retired Santa Rosa High School music teacher Dan Earl.

There are only two opportunities to see this special concert starring Santa Rosa High School Alumni Stephanie St. James (Class of ’92), Alyssa Powers (Class of ’97), Benjamin Pither (Class of ’98) and Nicolas Dávila (Class of ’00). Also featuring Melia Pavloff (Class of ’04), Jeff Coté (Class of ’88), Paul Troppy (Class of ’84) and other special guests.

Directed by award-winning
Choral Music Director Dan Earl
With Chris Alexander on piano

WHEN:  May 8 to May 9, 2010

May 8:   6:30 p.m. Gala Reception / 8 p.m. Performance – Saturday, May 8, 2010
Gala reception including hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, silent and live auction
$75 to $100 per person

May 9:   2 p.m. Mothers’ Day Performance – Sunday, May 9, 2010
Bring your mother or another special woman for a Mother’s Day Treat
$30 per person.

TICKETS:  $30 to $100
May 8:  $75 through April 25 / $100 after April 25  May 9:  $30

LOCATION:  6th Street Playhouse
GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Located in historic Railroad Square

BOX OFFICE:  707-523-4185

WEB SITE:  www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

VIDEO: http://animoto.com/play/4M3M0Wforg8dUx06abYMcw#

Title: Ketcham Tasting
Location: Wine Spectrum Shop
Description: Join us for a special tasting with Steve Rigisich of Ketcham Estates.
Start Time: 6:00pm
Date: 2010-04-15
End Time: 9:00pm

Wine Spectrum presents Ketcham Estate with Steve Rigisich! Steve, along with partner Mark Ketcham and winemaker Michael Browne of Kosta Browne fame, have an uncompromising commitment to making seductive Pinot Noir with rich fruit, structure and balance. Steve is also the driving force behind Pinot Days – the premier pinot noir tasting event held annually in San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles. We will have some cheeses to pair with the wines and will also be holding a raffle to win 2 passes to Pinot Days, San Francisco – June 27th. The tasting is Only $15 per person, and can be applied towards a purchase of two or more bottles at the event. Purchases of a full case (12bottles) of Ketcham will include two complimentary passes to the Pinot Days Grand Tasting as well! That’s a savings of $100!!

Title: The Natural Gas Jazz Band
Location: Last Day Saloon 120 5th Street
Description: Live Dixieland Jazz Concert and Dance
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM

Date: 2010-05-02.

.Trad Jass for their monthly jam sessions and dance. The first Sunday of each month features a different professional guest band plus informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. The music is non-stop and the large hardwood dance floor attracts dancers from all over enjoying the Foxtrot, Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug, Balboa, Charleston and other period steps. General admission is $10.

http://tradjass

Title: Rent
Location: 6th Street Playhouse
Description: 6th Street Playhouse proudly presents the North Bay premiere of RENT
Date: 2010-05-28

What: “RENT”
Music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson

This production of “RENT” features Broadway actress Stephanie St. James as Mimi.

Set in New York’s Lower East Side, this rock opera centers on a group of struggling artists and musicians who find the inspiration to create and the will to survive despite insurmountable odds and the threat of AIDS.

Inspired by Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La Bohème,” this Pultizer Prize and Tony Award winning production was first mounted as a workshop production in 1994 and went on to an official off-Broadway opening in January 1996. Jonathan Larson (the show’s creator who was inspired to bring musical theater to the MTV Generation) tragically died the night before the off-Broadway premiere. “RENT” eventually moved to Broadway later in 1996 where it enjoyed a 12-year run of over 5,000 performances.

Co-directed by Elizabeth Craven and David Lear
Musical Direction by Justin Pyne

WHEN: May 28 to June 27, 2010
8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

TICKETS: $15 to $35
8 p.m. Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

General $35, Senior (62+) $28, Youth (13-21) $28 and Children (5-12) $15: 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays and 2 p.m Sundays. General $25, Senior (62+) $20, Youth (13-21) $20 and Children (5-12) $15: 8 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays

LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse – GK Hardt Theatre
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Located in historic Railroad Square

BOX OFFICE: 707-523-4185

WEB SITE: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

Broadway actress Stephanie St. James stars as Mimi in the North Bay premiere of “Rent,” playing at Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse from May 21 to June 27, 2010. Photo by Eric Chazankin

North Bay premiere of “Rent” to feature
Broadway actress Stephanie St. James in lead role

SANTA ROSA, CA -Broadway actress Stephanie St. James will star as Mimi in the North Bay premiere of “Rent” at Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse. Performances are May 21 to June 27, 2010.
St. James is best known for her role as Squeak in the Broadway production of Oprah Winfrey Presents “The Color Purple,” for which she received an NAACP Theatre Award “Best Supporting Actress” nomination. St. James also played the role in the national tour in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Stephanie St. James is a multidimensional actress, singer and activist. Born to immigrant parents, her Russian-Jewish mother and Guyanese father met in Israel. St. James’ grandmother was a Holocaust survivor from Poland who had a profound impact upon her granddaughter. Born in Miami and raised in Santa Rosa, California, St. James takes great pride in her multicultural and biracial heritage.

She utilizes the spotlight to raise awareness of Endometriosis, a painfully debilitating disease which she battles. Endometriosis is a disease more prevalent in women worldwide than breast cancer.

Visit Stephanie St. James’ website at:

http://www.stephaniestjames.com