A look at local events around town, including a few from Foley Food & Wine Society properties.
SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
SEBASTIANI FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES
Friday, August 24th, 6PM – 9PM
Sebastiani Vineyards | 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma, CA
If you haven’t been to a Friday Night Music Series event at Sebastiani this summer, what are you waiting for? This week’s featured band is The BluesBurners, who are known to “throw down a spicy mix of funk, rock, electric blues, and old school R&B that takes direct aim at your soul.” They’ve earned the nod of Favorite Local Band by KRSH and were nominated for a NORBAY for Best R&B/Blues Band, so you’re not going to want to miss this performance. Executive Chef Shawna Plunkett will be preparing food on-site, and wine is available for purchase by-the-bottle or by-the-glass. As always, this event is free and family-friendly.
ART AFTER DARK
Friday, August 24th, 6PM – 9:30PM
Healdsburg Center for the Arts | 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA
Healdsburg Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the City of Healdsburg, has brought Art After Dark back to Plaza Street each 4th Friday of the month in June, August, and September. Art After Dark is a vibrant community-building event series filled with art – visual, experiential, performance. The event is free and open to all ages.
SANTA ROSA MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 10K, AND 5K
Saturday, August 27th, 7AM
Old Courthouse Square | 25 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA
When the Santa Rosa Marathon & Half Marathon were first run in 2009, the race organizers weren’t sure they’d have enough participants to hold the event. Ten years later, the Santa Rosa Marathon weekend is the largest sporting event held in Sonoma County, attracting 6,000+ runners from all 50 states and 14 countries. The flat and fast course is also U.S. Track and Field-sanctioned and certified, and the Marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. This year marks the 10th anniversary for the event and runners will be able to celebrate with limited-edition double-spinner medals, race swag, and a bottle of DeLoach Vineyards wine for every Marathon and Half Marathon finisher. It may be too late to register (and train!), but check out the course map and take a seat on the sidelines to cheer on the runners as they make their way through beautiful wine country.
CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST WINE COUNTRY
CONCERTS BY THE SEA
Saturday, August 25th, 4PM – 6PM
Channel Islands Harbor Peninsula Park | Oxnard, CA
Set against a summer sky with the sparkling water as a backdrop, visitors can enjoy alternative country roots tunes from Matt Sayles & the Detroit Sportsmen during their performance at the “Concerts by the Sea” summer concert series. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy this fun family evening.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
THE FOUR GRACES SUMMER MUSIC ON THE LAWN
Saturday, August 25h, 1PM – 4PM
The Four Graces | 9605 NE Fox Farm Rd, Dundee, OR
This Saturday marks the last Summer Music on the Lawn event at The Four Graces – and they’re closing out the series in style! Musician Chris Baron, whose style can be described as “Americana folk with swagger,” will help fill the winery with tunes while guests dance, relax, and enjoy The Four Graces wine on a beautiful summer day.
THREE RIVERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, August 24th, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Three Rivers Winery | 5641 Old Hwy 12, Walla Walla, WA
There’s no better way to kick off a weekend in Walla Walla then by attending the Three Rivers Summer Concert Series. This week, local band Musty, Marc & Brix will be filling the vineyard with their Indie sound. Expect terrific harmonies, catchy melodies, and intelligent lyrics. As always, bites from Walla Walla Tamales will be available for purchase, along with Three Rivers wine. The event is complimentary for Three Rivers Wine Club members, and $5/ticket for lawn seating. Additional options for table reservations are available.
