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Kids Chalk Art & Poetry

1211780 chalk 150x150 Kids Chalk Art & PoetryLove to draw large, colorful images and playing with words? Join in the fun as Jungle Vibes and Lalas Creamery host Kids Chalk Art & Poetry with artist and former Petaluma Poet Laureate, Geri DiGiorno, and Petaluma poets Nancy Long and Michelle Baynes.  Images of Kids Chalk Art will be submitted to the photo gallery at www.Petaluma360.com. FREE! [Read more →]

September 1, 2010   No Comments

Eduardo Carillo Exhibit & Reception

exhibit SRJC carrillo 150x150 Eduardo Carillo Exhibit & ReceptionEduardo Carrillo – Within a Cultural Context is a new art exhibit at the SRJC Art Gallery, curated by Deborah  Kirkli,  running  September  9 – September 23.

There will be a free Opening Reception on September 9, 2010  from 4–6 pm. [Read more →]

September 1, 2010   No Comments

Baby Week at Michael’s Craft Stores

sugar baby rattle 150x150 Baby Week at Michaels Craft StoresGet ready for your  bundle of joy or an upcoming baby shower with a week’s worth of baby-themed craft demos at Michaels. (Requires purchase of materials.) [Read more →]

August 23, 2010   No Comments

Gravenstein Apple Fair this weekend

gaf poster 10 150x150 Gravenstein Apple Fair this weekend“The Sweetest little Fair in Sonoma County” is coming this weekend. This two day fair brings together regional artists and performers, agricultural tradition, and culinary demonstrations. You’ll find everything from apple fritters to pottery with 100 artisans, food, wine, brews, music, kids’ activities,  and farm life. Tickets available online or call 1-888-255-1223. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids 6-12 $5 under 6 free. No pets, please.

Saturday August 14th 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday August 15th 10 am to 5 pm
Ragle Ranch Park
500 Ragle Rd. Sebastopol

August 10, 2010   1 Comment

4th of July Craft Project at Michael’s

1262660 american flag 150x150 4th of July Craft Project at MichaelsMicheal’s Crafts Stores has a free make-it-take-it family craft project for a “fun patriotic project” (I have no idea what it you or  your kids will actually make) on June 26, 2010, 10 am – 2 pm. Free, while supplies last.

Michael’s Craft Stores
2775 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa (707) 591-9382
1359 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma (707) 766-9418

June 24, 2010   No Comments

Watercrafts

water drops 150x150 WatercraftsA free arts and crafts program for kids and families celebrating all things water will be held at several different local libraries. Here’s the schedule:

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June 17, 2010   No Comments

Father’s Day Craft Projects at Michael’s

Micheal’s Crafts Stores have several kids crafts activities to prepare for Father’s Day. Some are free, other require the purchase of some of the materials. Here’s a list: [Read more →]

June 11, 2010   No Comments

Cloverdale 7th Annual Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception

The Opening Reception for Cloverdales’ Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit  will be this weekend. There will be wine and music, and the Cloverdale Arts Alliance will judge the sculptures. Free admission

June 5, 2010 4:30 pm -7 pm
Cloverdale Plaza
(707) 894-4410

June 3, 2010   2 Comments

Graphic Novel Signing at Borders

beo 150x150 Graphic Novel Signing at BordersCartoonist Alexis E. Fajardo will be signing and selling copies from his graphic novel series Kid Beowulf–book 1: “Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath” as well as the new release, book 2: “Kid Beowulf and the Song of Roland“  on Saturday.

Saturday, May 29, noon-3pm
Borders Books
2825 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa

May 26, 2010   No Comments

Plein Air Art Exhibition

water colors    150x150 Plein Air Art ExhibitionSonoma County Plein Air artists have been holding a week-long painting marathon that culminates Saturday in a exhibition and sale on the Sonoma Plaza. There will be live music, a chance to meet the artists, hands-on art classes for kids, and art demonstrations. 10 am to 5 pm., Sonoma Plaza.

May 21, 2010   1 Comment