Annex Wine Bar is presenting the Goddess Gala on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. The day kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and features performances and more from a number of musically talented women in the Valley. The day will feature an artisan marketplace where you can purchase tie-dye, jewelry, paintings, herbal products and more. Food will be available from Community Cafe with a limited menu. Performers include, in no specific order, Anne Petersen and the Front Porch gospel singers with Alexia Stevens on jazz piano, Lynne O, Wildflower, Sharyn Paquette, Lilly Freeland, Judy Williams, Kit Kraft, Jackie Holzhauer, Sue Albano, Deirdre Egan, Stacey Tuel, Blonde Sandwich and Kathryn DC Williams. Goddess of ceremonies Cat Petru will kick off the event with an opening gong blessing. There is no cover for the event, but donations will be accepted to help cover costs.
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For the ninth year in a row, the Sonoma Bar Battle takes over the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 10, with a “spirited” competition that includes many of the local bartenders all raising money for the Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor #111 and American Legion Jack London Post #489. The teams will be competing for a number of prizes, including best drink and best cocktail in the “Iron Bartender” competition, best decorated booth and best bartender. Train Wreck Junction will be providing the dance music in between the heats. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.
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It’s time once again for one of the quirkiest and hometown-iest events in the Valley, the Glen Ellen Village Fair, to be held in downtown Glen Ellen on Sunday, Oct. 11, where the community will block off Arnold Drive and hold a good old-fashioned street fair. The day kicks off with a parade that will feature local firefighters, and much more. The theme for this year’s fair is “Glen Aliens,” and we’re sure many will attend. There is also a quilting contest and raffle along with over 85 food, beverage, clothing and other unique items. There is also live music, starting at noon with the Solcats, followed by Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band and then it’s T-Luke and the Tight Suits. No admission; limited parking.
James
Marshall
Berry
jmberry@sonoma?music.com
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