Social: Petaluma Crawl: Fair Trade, Chocolate, Tree Lighting, Vino, Eats, Music

How about a December Crawl around downtown Petaluma on Saturday night to jump start the holiday season?

We'll visit 4 uniquely different places in downtown Petaluma, take in some holiday cheer, consume gourmet chocolate, listen to live music... what else can we do?

Join in from the beginning or at any point you can make it. The times are flexible but we'll try to maintain a schedule. If you know when you might be joining in, please indicate that with a comment when you sign up.

THEMES: 
Color: Wear a piece of clothing or accessory with Red or Green. 
Question: What was your favorite holiday gift as a child?

FIRST STOP, 3:30 - 4:20-ish 
One Planet Handcrafted Fair Trade Store 
5 Fourth Street 
Petaluma, CA 94952

Shop local, and from afar at One Planet. One Planet is a fair trade store offering handcrafted, fairly traded and socially responsible gifts from more than 30 developing countries. Their artisans create the most unique, highest standard and most beautiful handmade gifts at affordable prices. Products include: jewelry, accessories, clothing, sculptures (metal and wood), candles, musical instruments, toys, and chocolate...

Fair trade is a refreshing alternative to sweatshops. It builds equitable relationships between consumers in the Western world and producers in developing regions. Artisans receive fair wages and clean and safe working environments, funding for education and clinics, and financial and technical assistance.

10% off while shopping today, plus complimentary brownies and hot chocolate to warm you on a cool day.

SECOND STOP, 4:30 - 5:20-ish: 
Viva Cocolat 
110 Petaluma Blvd North 
Petaluma, CA 94952

You can't have a celebration without a little chocolate and what better a place to do it than Viva Cocolat! Viva Cocolat is Sonoma County's indulgent destination to satisfy the sweet tooth and cravings for chocolate, pastries, espressos and more. With a large selection of premium chocolates from around the world, find the perfect present for your favorite chocoholic to make yours a unique and special gift.

Pick out a chocolate delicacy to enjoy today, one or two to go, and maybe even one or two to share.

THIRD STOP, 5:30 - 7:30-ish 
La Dolce Vita + Theater Square Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Theater Square 
151 Petaluma Blvd 
Petaluma, CA 94952

Take in the Theater Square Tree Lighting Ceremony with a glass in hand and new friends at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge. If the weather cooperates we'll enjoy the ceremonies from the outdoor patio. If not we'll watch the Caroling and Tree Lighting from the warm interior of La Dolce Vita.

Bonus: LaDolce Vita will be hosting a wine tasting with Damian Rae Winery, pouring the latest releases of their limited production wines. The tasting flight is just $10, and will be refunded with any 2 bottle purchase of Damian Rae wines.

FOURTH STOP: 7:45-10:00-ish 
Brixx Restaurant and Bar 
16 Kentucky Street 
Petaluma, CA 94952

Dinner and a cocktails at the best upward trending restaurants with live music in Petaluma. Tantilizing Appetizers, Gourmet Pizza, Fabulous Salads, Full Bar, and have you tried their signature desert offering? It is to die for!

Can't get good live music in Sonoma County anymore? Not at Brixx! Once again Brixx brings Petaluma an eclectic choice in live music with Matt Langlois. "Matt has found the secret to truly personable songwriting. Evoking the Beatles circa Rubber Soul with a little Ray Davies, and a little Cake as he drifts somewhere between Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Bob Dylan, mastering a sense of expert lyrical spacing and rasping dreamy opinion." Indiemusic.com 

WHO CAN COME? 
Bring your friends, spouses or significant others... Hope to see you there. Everything is within easy walking distance of anywhere in downtown Petaluma.

PARKING: 
Avoid getting a surprise on your windshield in support of the City of Petaluma. There is a 2 hour parking limit until 6pm in downtown Petaluma. Use one of the parking garages at Western & Kerner, or at Theater Square. You can also use the parking lot Eagle Shopping Center on Washington and cross over the river using the footbridge.

Want to attend?

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