July 2008
Petaluma Calendar Of Events

SESQUIFEST
7/4 - Gates open @ 3 p.m.
Sonoma-Marin (Petaluma) Fairgrounds - Entry on E. Washington and Ellis streets
Sponsoring Group: Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
769-0429
Join in the joint celebration of Petaluma's 150th Anniversary and America's Independence
at a good old fashioned community event that includes food, fun for kids, frivolity (translate
live music and entertainment) and of course, FIREWORKS.  Gates open at 3 p.m. and an
extra special fireworks deslplay begins at o'dark thirty (translate dark).  Admission is $5 for
people over 13 years of age.  Those 13 and under get in FREE!  It's a big ole summertime
good time, don't miss it.

SESQUIFEST PRESENTATION OF 'THE PETALUMA RIVER ANTHOLOGY'
7/4 - 3:45 p.m.
175 Fairgrounds Drive - Sonoma-Marin (Petaluma) Fairgrounds
Sponsoring Group: Cinnabar Theater
763-8920 www.cinnabartheater.org
"The Petaluma River Anthology" is a profound, funny and touching original documentary/
musical theater piece created by Cinnabar's Young Rep in collaboration with playwright
Brian Glenn Bryson for Petaluma's Sesquicentennial Celebration.  Twenty-five students
(ages 9-18) conducted interviews with Petaluma's community leaders (Mayor, Fire Chief,
etc.), seniors whose families have been in Petaluma for generations, and local humanities
experts (Museum Curators, Librarians, Historians, etc.)  students asked them to share the
most compelling stories they know about Petaluma's history, including stories from their
own lives.  All of the words in the play were taken from the interview tapes and each
student will play the person they interviewed, drawing their portrayal from careful
observation of their subject's mannerisms and rhythms, both vocal and physical.  Original
songs by local musicians, past and present, will be woven through the piece in stirring
song and dance numbers.  Program begins 3:45 p.m. Admission is included in SesquiFest
admission. 

10K Run
7/4 - 8 a.m. start
49 Petaluma Blvd N. - Starting in Historic Downtown into Putnam Park
763-0700 www.athleticsoles.com
Hit the ground running for Independence Day with a 10K run (6.1 miles) beginning at 8
a.m. Route TBA.  Admission fee of $20.  For information, call 763-0700.

LAVENDER FESTIVAL
7/5 2-5 p.m.
Petaluma Blvd. So. and D Street - Walnut Park
Sponsoring Groups: Petaluma Farmers' Market
762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
Annual Lavender Festival at the Petaluma Farmer's Market featuring live music and all
things Lavender including including Lavender Ice Cream, Fresh Cut and Dried Lavender, Lavender
plants and more.  There will be over 50 booths selling, farm fresh prudece, honey , fresh cut
flowers, fresh baked goods and hot foods.

Petaluma Farmers' Market
7/5-10/25 2-5 p.m.
On the corner of Petaluma BLvd. So and D STreet - Walnut Park
Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Farmer's MArket
762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
Admission is free Every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. visit more than 50 booths selling farm
fresh produce (much of it organic), fresh cut flowers, vegetable starts, live oysters, olive
oil, fresh cheeses, fresh baked goods, hot foods, a jumping house, pony rides, face painting and hand made crafts.  Market is open through Oct 25.

'THE PETALUMA RIVER ANTHOLOGY'
7/10-7/13 7:30 p.m. or 2 p.m.
3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. Cinnabar Theater
Sponsoring Group: Cinnabar Theater
763-8920 www.cinnabartheater.org
For those who missed the opening performance of this celebratory production at the
Sesquifest on July 4, "The Petaluma River Anthology," a profound, funny, and touching
original documentary/musical theater piece created by Cinnabar's Young Rep in
collaboration with playwright Brian Glenn Bryson for Petaluma's Sesquicentennial
Celebration, plays at Cinnabar Theater.  Twenty-five students (ages 9-18) conducted
interviews with Petaluma's community leaders (Mayor, Fire Chief, et.), seniors whose
families have been in Petaluma for generations, and local humanities experts
(Museum Curators, Librarians, Historians, etc.). Students asked them to share the
most compelling stories they know about Petaluma's history, including stories from
their own lives.  All of the words in the play were taken from the interview tapes and
each student will play the person they interviewed, drawing their protrayal from careful
observation of their subjects' mannerisms and rhythms, both vocal and physical. 
Original songs by local musicians, past and present, will be woven through the piece
in stirring song and dance numbers.  Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thur- Sat or 2 p.m.
on Sun.  General admission tickets are $15 or youth and seniors #10.  For ticket
information, call 763-8920.

EVENING FARMERS' MARKET
7/11-8/27 4:30-8 p.m.
Second Street - Historic Downtown
Sponsoring Group: The Petaluma Farmers' Market
762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
The Petaluma Evening Farmers' Market opens June 11 and runs every Wednesday
through Aug. 29 from 4:30-8 p.m.  Evening Farmers' Market features include live
weekly musical entertainment and gourmet hot pizza.  Grab a bite of dinner, enjoy the
music and browse booths selling farm fresh produce, eggs cut flowers, baked goods
and more.

MOVIES IN THE PARK
7/12 Dusk
11th and G Streets McNear Park, Petaluma
Sponsoring Group: Movies in the Park and City of Petaluma
694-9888 www.petalumamovies.com
Join us for "Bee Movie" outdoors at McNear Park.  Show begins at dusk.  Donations
are $4 adults and $2 children. 

ANNUAL ART & GARDEN FESTIVAL
7/13 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fourth Street, Kentucky Street and A Street parking lot - Historic Downtown
Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Downtown Association
762-9348 www.petalumadowntown.com
More than 100 booths filled with artists, food vendors, gardeners, farmers, and
merchants, along with Jazz performers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE.

HIGH SCHOOLS DECADE REUNION
7/19 1 p.m.
300 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma Community Center
Sponsoring Group: Decade Reunion COmmittee
255-5739
Petaluma High School and St. Vincent;s High School, classes of 1960-1969, gather for
a decade reunion that features old friends, good memories, food and drink, danccing
and vintage car show.  Festivities start at 1 p.m. and end about 11 p.m.  Admission fee
is $20.  Call 707-255-5739 for details. 

PETALUMA ART AND EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
    7/20 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7650 Lakeville Highway San Francisco Polo Club
Sponsoring Group: Mentor Me Petaluma and the Rotary Club of Petaluma
778-4798  www.paefestival.org
Benefit for "Mentor Me Petaluma" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7650 Lakeville Highway.
Polo demonstration, cutting horses, dressage.  Plein air and other SOnoma County
artists. BBQ.  Paths to wander down to the Petaluma River.  Fun for the entire family.
Admission for adults is $55 and $10 for youngsters age 12 and under.  FOr information,
visit www.paefestival.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK
7/26 Dusk
E. Washington, Next to Rooster Run Golf Course - Prince Park
Sponsoring Group: Movies in the Park and The City of Petaluma
694-9888 www.petalumamovies.com
Join us for "Nacho Libre," starring Jack Black, oudoors at Prince Park on E.
Washington Street next to Rooster Run Golf Course.  Donations $4 for adults, $2 for
children.  Show begins at dusk.



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