Out and About

June 21, 2006

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

Cooking instructor -- Petaluma Parks and Recreation is seeking an instructor for its junior chefs class for children ages 8-12 and ages 4-7. Classes begin in January 2007. To apply, drop by the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 778-4380.

Hot Petaluma Days and Nights -- Locals crafters are needed to participate in the second annual Hot Petaluma Days and Nights car show and picnic to benefit the Petaluma public schools arts and music program. For details, contact Lori Segraves at 769-7116 or e-mail loris@svn.com.

Art & Garden Festival -- July 9: Local artists, farmers and garden enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Fifth annual Petaluma Art & Garden Festival. Call the Petaluma Downtown Association at 762-9348.

CLASSES

Autobiography classes -- Mondays: Ongoing free class for adults over 55, sponsored by Santa Rosa Junior College, from 1 to 3:40 p.m. each Monday at Vintage Chateau, 333 N. McDowell Blvd. 769-9232.

Beginning stained glass -- Ongoing: 15-week session, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, offers basic techniques for those 16 and up. Class size limited. $60 plus materials. Aurora Colors Glass Art Center, 628 E. Washington St. 762-0131.

Belly dance -- July 8: Kathy Wolff teaches belly dance from 1-4 p.m. at BodyWorks, 490 Second St. 769-9933.

Building strong elementary readers -- June 20, 22: Learn how to help young readers succeed in school and in life, 7-9 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. $45. 778-4380.

CPR classes Ñ June 22: Healthquest offers an American Heart Association Heartsaver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class in Petaluma for healthcare professionals from 6-10 p.m. $65. June 24: CPR and first aid, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $75. Pre-registration required at HealthQuest/Redwood Health Library, 11 Fifth St., Suite 102. Details: Tina Deason, 766-9226.

Cooking with kids -- June 26-27: Faith Roberts leads a cooking class for kids ages 6 through 8 from 6-8 p.m. June 26. A class for kids ages 3-5 is held from 6-8 p.m. June 27. Cost is $20. Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 778-4380.

Faux finishing and mural painting -- Ongoing: Artist Karen Sequeira teaches day and evening classes on faux finishing, mural painting and how to relax with art at 191 Lynch Creek Way. 762-5203.

Footloose dance center -- Footloose Dance Center offers Latin and ballroom dance lessons three nights a week at three Petaluma locations: Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd., BodyWorks, 490 Second St., and at the dance center, 5320-B Old Redwood Highway. For details, contact Helen Andrade, 781-7155.

Guided meditation -- Wednesdays: Guided meditations are offered from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at 401 Washington St., Suite D. Rev. Linda Finley of the Petaluma Church of Religious Science is the facilitator. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in this relaxation technique. 765-1528.

Heart of Meditation -- July 16 and Aug. 13: Edward Espe Brown leads a meditation class, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bodyworks, 490 Second St. 769-9933.

Hawaii -- June 22: Experience an in-depth educational tour of the Hawaiian islands in "Hidden Hawaii Revealed" a class led by Tom Bold, 7-9 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. $25. 778-4380.

Master Gardener series Ñ June 24: Nancy Kissam discusses "Native California Plants for the Garden," 10:30 a.m. Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive. 753-9801 ext. 5.

Master Gardener series -- June 24: Nancy Kissam discusses "Native California Plants for the Garden," 10:30 a.m. Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive. 753-9801 ext. 5.

Meditation -- Tuesdays: Blue Mountain Center of Meditation offers a free program beginning with a workshop at 7 p.m., followed by a videotaped talk by Eknath Easwaran at 8 p.m. and a half-hour of meditation. United Church of Christ, 825 Middlefield Drive. (800) 475-2369.

Pilates -- Mondays and Wednesdays: Stretching exercises build central body strength without stress on joints. Class taught by Lori Harrison, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Petaluma Orthopedic & Sports Therapy, 1476 Professional Drive. $10 per class; $70 per session. 762-0729.

Printing arts -- Dauphine Press offers a classes in calligraphy, letterpress, bookbinding, rubber stamping, collage and box making at 119 Kentucky St. Call 775-4200 or visit www.dauphinepress.com.

Quit smoking -- Through June 21: The Northern California Center for Well-Being offers a quit smoking class, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Redwood Health Library, 11 Fifth St. Suite 102. 778-9114.

Robotics class -- June 23: Kids ages 9-12 learn how to build a Tamiya robot, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at HobbyTown USA, 171 N.McDowell Blvd. in the Petaluma Plaza shopping center. $30. Another class is offererd June 30. 762-2176.

Summer solstice Ñ June 21: Christine Bandettini offers ideas for summer seasonal changes from colors to herbs and spices, noon to 1 p.m. at 511 B St. $15. Bring a pen, paper and a bag lunch. 765-3995.

Shambhala meditation -- June 23: Meditation class with Frank Reynolds, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Redwood Health Library, 11 Fifth St., Suite 102. $10 donation. 778-9114 or contact Bull at 762-3404.

Summer solstice -- June 21: Christine Bandettini offers ideas for summer seasonal changes from colors to herbs and spices, noon to 1 p.m. at 511 B St. $15. Bring a pen, paper and a bag lunch. 765-3995.

Total Body Fitness -- Tuesdays and Thursdays: The City of Petaluma sponsors a program for all fitness levels, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. The classes incorporate an aerobic step in a variety of techniques. Equipment used included free weights, resistance bands, kick boxing and Pilates. Bring a mat and bottled water. 778-4380.

Weaving -- June 14 through July 12: Marta Shannon teaches a beginning loom weaving class from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Shannon's west Petaluma studio. $100. Table looms available to rent for $20 per five week session. 658-1707.

CLUBS & CAFƒS

AKA KJ'S -- June 21: Honky Tonk Twist. June 22: Buck the Wild. June 23: Flirtin' Time. June 28: Louisiana Hot Sauce; Crazy Legs. Saturdays: Karaoke, 6-9:30 p.m. Open dancing, 9:30 p.m. 256 Petaluma Blvd. North. 765-5722.

Black Cat Bar & Café -- June 23: Gentry Bronson & the Nightwatchmen, 10 p.m. June 24: Publiquors, 10 p.m. July 1: Placenta; B-Cups. Tuesdays: Movie night, 8 p.m. Wednesdays: Open mike, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays: Tomcat/Pussycat Lounge, 9:30 p.m. Sundays: Singer-songwriter showcase, 5-7 p.m. 10056 Main St. Penngrove. 793-9480.

Finbar Devine's -- 45 Kentucky St. 762-9807.

Mystic Theater -- June 22: Yellowman; Militia O' Love, 8:30 p.m. $20. June 30: Indigenous; Taylor Hollingsworth, 8 p.m. July 1: Red Elvises; Pollo del Mar, 8 p.m. $12. $20. 23 Petaluma Blvd. North, 765-2121.

Phoenix Theater -- June 22: Hudson Criminal; Love Hope Fear; Bitter End; Pale Horse, 8 p.m. June 23: Furious Minds, 8 p.m. June 24: Andre Nikatina, 8 p.m. June 30: Super Hyphy 10, 8 p.m. July 1: Yard Dog Road Show Circus Acts, 8 p.m. July 8: Powerman 5000, 8 p.m. Mondays: Young people's AA meetings, 7 p.m. Second and Fourth Thursdays: Writer's workshops for youth, 7 p.m. 201 Washington St. 762-3566.

Rancho Nicasio -- June 23: Rancho Allstars, 8:30 p.m. $10-$12. June 25: Buckwheat Zydeco, 4 p.m. $15. Town Square, Nicasio. Reservations recommended: (415) 662-2219.

SoHo -- June 21: Hear No Evil, 8:30 p.m. $3. June 22: Gary Vogensen, 9 p.m. $7. June 23: 1/4 Mile Combo, 9 p.m. $8. June 24: Ron Thompson, 9 p.m. $10. June 25: The Bluebellies, 8:30 p.m. $5. June 27: Roger "Hurricane" Wilson, 8:30 p.m. $5. June 28: Mick Overman, 8:30 p.m. $5. June 29: Dick Conte Trio, 8:30 p.m. $5. June 30: Jeff Mattison & the Wayward Angels, 9 p.m. $7. 21 Fourth St. 769-7948.

Spancky's -- Wednesdays: Open mike music with host André Morrow, 8 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. 664-0169.

Twin Oaks Tavern -- Mondays: Blues jam, 8-11 p.m. 5745 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove. All shows are from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover. 795-5118.

Willowbrook Ale House -- Thursdays: Ed Neff and Friends play traditional bluegrass, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North. 775-4232.

CONCERTS

Accordion Day -- June 24: A celebration of the accordion will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at two locations: the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth St. and in Helen Putnam Plaza on Petaluma Boulevard North. Music in Putnam Plaza takes place from 11:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. Music at the museum is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 762-2231.

Art and Jazz on the River -- Through September: The Peter Welker Quintet plays jazz every Friday night from 6-8 p.m. on the deck of the Apple Box at the end of First Street. A variety of artwork such as watercolors, acrylics, oils, photography, digital art and glass art will be on display. Free. The series is sponsored by The Petaluma Arts Association, The Petaluma Arts Council and Basin Street Properties. 762-5222.

Bluegrass Band -- July 2: The Bluegrass Band performs at a bluegrass-style church service beginning at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, 939 B St. 762-4196.

Blues & Jazz in the Plazz -- Saturdays and Sundays through August: Free concerts from 2-5 p.m. in Helen Putnam Plaza, Petaluma Boulevard North (next to Starbucks). Visit www.petalumamerch ants.com for band schedule.

DANCE

EVENTS

Card tournaments -- Tuesdays and Fridays: HobbyTown USA holds weekly Yu-Gi-Oh card tournaments from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The format is advanced and ban lists apply. Magic tournaments are held from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays. The format is extended using all sets except Portal, Second Age and Three Kingdoms. Entry fee for tournaments is $5. HobbyTown USA is located at 171 N. McDowell Blvd. in the Petaluma Plaza Shopping Center. 762-2176.

Copperfield's Books -- June 29: Author and animator Gene Hamm discusses his book "How to Get a Job in Animation and Keep It," 7 p.m. Admission is free to all events. 140 Kentucky St. 762-0563.

Fair kick-off breakfast -- June 22: The 36th annual Sonoma-Marin Fair kick-off breakfast, 6-10 a.m. in Behrens Park on the fairgrounds. $7 general, children under 5 eat free. 953-0390.

LiveWire Literary Salon -- June 20: "The Up Side of Down." June 27: "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'." 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Zebulon's Lounge, 21 Fourth St. Contact Nancy Long at nsasha@earthlink.net.

Petaluma Farmers Market -- Through Oct. 28: Stroll around Walnut park, at the corner of Petaluma Blvd. South and D Street from 2-5 p.m. Saturdays to experience an open air market with local fresh produce, plants, fresh cut flowers, baked good and local handmade crafts for sale. June 24: Children's activity day; The Natural Hazards. Call 762-0344.

Petaluma Library -- June 22: Carnival of Chaos, 11 a.m. Free. June 29: "Predators and their Prey" program for kids, 11 a.m. Free. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive. 763-9801 ext. 5.

Jesse Reichek's Kabbalah paintings -- June 24: Slide presentation and lecture by John Bertucci on the work of Petaluma artist Jesse Reichek, 7 p.m. at Windrush Farm, 2263 Chileno Valley Road. 766-5200.

July 4th fireworks -- July 4: City of Petaluma, Basin Street Properties and Shamrock host the annual fireworks display at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Food, drinks and desserts will be available for sale. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, warm clothes and a flashlight. Private fireworks and alcohol are not permitted. 778-4380.

Sonoma-Marin Fair -- June 21-25: Carnival rides, concerts, exhibits, Ugly Dog Contest highlight the annual fair, 175 Fairgrounds Drive. For full schedule, visit www.sonoma-marinfair.org or call 283-3247.

United Africa Club music festival -- June 24: Petaluma resident and master drummer S. Kwaku Daddy is among several musicians performing at the fifth annual United Africa Club music festival, 6 p.m. to midnight. An African cuisine dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. with a crafts marketplace and entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. 544-3524.

EXHIBITS

Gallery One -- Through July 23: Gallery One and Pelican Art Gallery present "Petaluma Past, Present and Future." Artists' reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 24. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 209 Western Ave. 778-8277.

Gallery Route One -- June 23 through July 30: "No Safe Refuges" by Marj Burgstahler Stone. "Portrait of a Forest" exhibit by West Marin artists. In the Annex: Elisabeth Setten. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. 11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station. (415) 663-1347

Local Color Gallery -- Through July: "Abstract Expressions" artwork by Lesley Strother, Ken Berman, Jean Warren, Frank Schueler and Dale Morrow. Reception is from 1-4 p.m. June 17. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay. 875-2744.

Marin French Cheese Company -- June 29 through Aug. 13: Jesse Reichek retrospective exhibit concludes with "Song of Songs." Opening reception is from 1-5 p.m. June 29. 7500 Red Hill Road. Visit www.reichek.org.

Petaluma Arts Council -- Through July 2: The council presents an exhibit of work by Elaine Davault at Starbucks in the Plaza North Shopping Center, North McDowell Boulevard.

Pelican Art Gallery -- Through July 22: "Cats, Dogs and Rainbows." Through July 23: Together with Gallery One, the Petaluma Art Association and Petaluma Arts Council present "Petaluma Past, Present and Future." Artists' reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 13. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 283-B N. McDowell Blvd. in the Plaza North Shopping Center. 773-3393.

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum -- Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 778-4398 for more details. 20 Fourth St.

Petaluma Valley Hospital -- Through Aug. 16: Petaluma Arts Council's Art Around Town series continues with the work of Teresa Jones on display in the day surgery waiting room. Artwork by Victoria Webb is on display in obstetrics. Petaluma Valley Hospital, 400 N. McDowell Blvd.

SoHo -- Through June 30: "Mirror Paintings 2002-2005" by Alain Bloom. 21 Fourth St. 769-7948.

Sonoma-Marin Fair -- June 21-25: Exhibit of 60 photographs by teen artists. Exhibit sponsored by the Petaluma Youth Commission. 778-6975.

STAGE

Freddy's Chicken Gumbo -- June 23 through July 1: An evening of songs written and performed by theater artist Fred Curchack. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. June 23-24, 30 and July 1 at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North. $12 general, $9 students and seniors. 763-8920 or visit www.cinnabartheater.org.