Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings
Bits & Pieces
Friday Night Funk and Blues
Schulz Museum Celebrates 19th Year
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n this age of COVID, just the prospect of hanging out, in person, with other humans may be enough to lure people to downtown Cloverdale’s Friday Night Street Fairs. But the town has much more than socializing in store, including a live music concert series, vendor booths, a wine and beer garden, and a variety of family-friendly activities. This month’s concerts include Rojai and the Pocket (funk and soul) on August 6; Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings (blues and slide guitar) on August 13; Full Moon Alice (roots rock) on August 20; and Tommy Castro and the Painkillers (blues) on August 27. The street fair begins at 6 p.m.; the concerts run 6:30–9:30 p.m. Both are held in downtown Cloverdale. See cloverdaleartsalliance.org for more information. ¶
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BOB HANKINS
hat would it be like to meet Snoopy and Charlie Brown in the flesh? Kids (and adults) who have ever wondered will get a chance to find out at the 19th Anniversary Celebration with Snoopy and Charlie Brown at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa. The party will feature `visits with the two beloved Peanuts characters, chances to win goodies at the prize wheel, and, as a noon refreshment, Cold Stone Creamery ice cream cake. Those who sign up for a museum membership will receive a Peanuts gift bag. The event happens on August 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Find out more at schulzmuseum.org. ¶
Free Flicks
Mexican Rhythms
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girl in Shanghai finds a yeti on her roof. She names him Everest and undertakes a magical adventure to get him home, to the highest point on earth. Such is the plot of the 2019 animated blockbuster Abominable, which will be screened for free on August 3 at the Windsor Town Green in Windsor. The following week, on August 10, the Town Green will host the 2017 animated film Coco. Movies will begin 15 minutes before sunset. Bring a blanket or low-back chair; go to townofwindsor.com for more information. ¶
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Grupo Folklórico Quetzalen
exican folk dancing is a feast for the senses as dancers twirl in long, brightly colored dresses and stomp their feet to the vibrant rhythms of mariachi music. And thanks to Grupo Folklórico Quetzalen, locals can see this spectacle without even having to leave the county, let alone the country. The Sonoma Valley–based troupe will be giving a free performance on August 28, 6–7 p.m., at the Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. Go to downtownsantarosa.org for more information. ¶
A Comedy of Clothes
Wine, Walk, and Song
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Love, Loss & What I Wore
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MICHAEL DAVIS
ack when email was still a bit of a novelty, a witty rom-com came out called You’ve Got Mail. It was the story of two lovers who started their relationship online (imagine that?!) and sisters Nora and Delia Ephron wrote it. The celebrity duo didn’t just write screenplays, though. They also wrote plays, such as Love, Loss & What I Wore. Inspired by the memories that various pieces of clothing elicit, the comedy is the next project of the Sixth Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., August 12–28, with a special preview on August 12 at 7:30 p.m. and a 2p.m. Saturday performance on August 21. Purchase tickets, which are $18–$29, at 6thstreetplayhouse.com. ¶
The Henry Coopers
ipping wine, noshing on organic eats, walking through a garden—these are some of hallmarks of Sonoma County leisure. And they are all in one place at Cornerstone Sonoma, which, in addition to these offerings, is also hosting live Americana and rock music this summer. See local bands, including Kingsborough, The Henry Coopers, and Obsidian Son, deliver covers and originals Saturdays and Sundays in August, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Find out more at cornerstonesonoma.com. ¶
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