Fiddlin’ Joy
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pend the evening dancing in a theater of towering redwoods jutting out into a starlit sky at the Old Grove Festival. This year the annual event, which takes place in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville, will feature the bluegrass bands Dead Winter Carpenters and One Grass Two Grass. On September 16, 4:30–10 p.m., indulge in a little brew and a meal or just a sweet treat, and listen to fiddle-fueled sounds in the park’s natural amphitheater. Regular admission is $28–$35, with preferred seating $44–$80; children ages 0–12 get in free when each child is accompanied by one paying adult, otherwise children’s tickets are $8–$10. Food and beverages are extra. See stewardscr.org/cms/pages/index.html for more information and to purchase tickets. ¶
See Snoopy Sing
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harles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip has been making our inner children smile for decades. And where the comic strip leaves off, the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown picks up, as Linus, Snoopy, and the rest of the crew inspire us to delight in everyday moments. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the production’s off-Broadway opening, 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa will put on the show September 1–17. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays–Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15–$38 and may be purchased at 6thstreetplayhouse.com. ¶
Gourd Yourself
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n heirloom is usually an object that connects us to our past. For a family, it may be a set of vintage china or a watch, but for the Earth, it’s a seed. In this era of hybridization and genetic engineering, heirloom seeds protect the genetic lineage of a vegetable or fruit. Curious about what kinds of produce these seeds yield? Check out the National Heirloom Expo, which will feature an enormous display of more than 4,000 varieties of heirloom produce, as well as a seed exchange. In addition, 80 internationally acclaimed speakers, including Dr. Vandana Shiva and Chef Peter Gilmore, will talk about multifaceted aspects of
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sustainable agriculture, and artists and experts will demonstrate everything from seed engraving to aquaponic food production. There will be a dahlia show, special children’s activities, live music, and, of course, lots of locally sourced food. The event will be held on September 5–7, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. One-day admission is $10 and a three-day pass is $25; children ages 17 and under get in free. To purchase tickets and find out more information, including a schedule of speakers and demonstrations, see theheirloomexpo.com. ¶
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