Museum fundraiser will get Spanish make-over

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s annual “Wet Paint” fundraiser is getting a Spanish makeover this year. Granada Nights will take place Saturday, June 8, at Ramekins Culinary School, Event Center and Inn, and will offer guests the sights, sounds and tastes of Spain.

‘Noche’ heads to Africa

La Luz Center is going on safari this year with “Noché Out of Africa,” set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at Jack London State Historic Park. The center’s annual “Noche” fundraisers have been selling out early, so it’s best to buy early for this party. Tickets are on sale now by calling 938-5010.

Monthly hikes, picnics set at Jack London

The new Picnic ’til Sundown at Jack London State Historic Park, a series of regular hikes, begins on Thursday, May 23. It takes off where last year’s popular Twilight Hike series left off.

‘Art of Eating’ set for June 2

Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR), a North Bay leader in conservation science, habitat protection and restoration and nature education, returns with the third annual Art of Eating fundraising event that celebrates the life, career and former home of food writer M.F.K. Fisher. The sumptuous food, wine and brews benefit will take place on Sunday, June 2, in Glen Ellen.

Red Grape buys Fiat 500 POP for Red and White Ball

New vendors at Tuesday market; S.F. Botanical Garden fundraiser; Tosca Café as we knew it closes

by Kathleen Hill/Index-Tribune Food and Wine Editor