Weekend Planner September 9-11

Friday and Saturday:

The folks who gave us Fiddler on the Roof have created one of the most charming musicals ever written. Based on the same play as the beloved movies The Shop around the Corner, The Good Old Summertime and You’ve Got Mail, this intimate mini-masterwork tells the story of two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie who secretly find solace in their romantic pen pals, little knowing their respective correspondents are none other than each other.

Funny and intelligent, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances.

If you go: Tickets are $35 general admission, $32 for seniors 65 & over, $25 for ages 22 & under. Tickets can be bought on Cinnabar's website or by calling 707-763-8920. , 3333 Petaluma Blvd N.

Saturday:

Award-winning soprano, Carrie Hennessey of Sacramento, returns to Sonoma County to perform Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 for Voice and Eight Cellos in “The V Concert.” 

The concert, part of the “A to Z Concert Series,” is a benefit for Cinnabar Theater’s opera program. In 2010, Hennessey received raves from audiences and critics for her role as Emmeline in Cinnabar Theater’s West Coast premiere presentation of  the American opera “Emmeline,” by Tobias Picker.

If you go: Tickets are $15 to $20 and reservations are highly recommended by calling 707-763-8920. The concert begins at 4pm at a private garden located on 200 Queens Lane in Petaluma.

Saturday:

The Bash is an annual Dinner Dance with Live and Silent Auction to raise funds for all 36 Petaluma area schools. Beginning at 5pm, there's a “Bubbles and Brew” reception featuring  beer and a collection of sparkling wines followed by a three-course dinner with wines provided by Simi Winery. Dancing to contemporary DJ sounds wraps up a night to remember.

If you go: The inclusive ticket price is $150 per person for an all access pass to The BASH. Purchase tickets by calling PEF at 707-778-5063. 100 percent of the Bash’s specific “Fund the Future” pledges during the evening’s live auction fund Enrichment and Major Impact Grants for Petaluma area schools. 

Saturday:

Fulfill your passion for art as you scope out all the great galleries in downtown Petaluma. Every second Saturday, merchants open their doors and feature artist receptions, special events and more.

If you go: The walk is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Petaluma.

Saturday:

West Side Stories believes that everyone has a story.The goal is to give those stories a forum; provides a stage and a microphone, a theme to inspire and shape the evening, a lively and supportive audience with host, Dave Pokorny guiding the festivities. West Side Stories are limited to five minutes, and ten stories are heard. The stories are scored by a random audience-member, and the winner recieves $50 cash!

If you go: Admission is $5 at the door. The event is from 7:30-9pm at , 143 Petaluma Blvd North.

Sunday

Come on over to the River Heritage Center for a scrumptious brunch by Sol Food, , and Baker Girl Pastries. Stroll the peninsula, listen to live acoustic music by David Luning, Mr. December, and Morgan Cochneuer, and shop to your heart's content! Vendors have been hand-picked by flea-market aficionado and thrift-detective Chris Aluia for their unique goods- creative, antique, high quality- all the real deal!

If you go: Admission is free and brunch items are under $10 (please bring cash as there’s no electricity or ATM). The event is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Access the McNear Peninsula is through the Steamer Landing gate at Copeland and D streets. Parking is available at Steamer Landing or in vacant lots across D Street. Dogs must be leashed. This event is a benefit for the Friends of the Petaluma River.

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