“Aging Gayfully!” is a unique class being offered online as part of the Older Adults Program of Santa Rosa Junior College. It is free to all California residents. The class provides a comfortable space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning adults to explore skillful aging strategies that address their unique aging issues. The Fall 2022 semester session begins online on Wednesday, August 17 th from 11 am to 1 pm and continues weekly until December 14th. For more information or for instructions on how to enroll email the instructor Gary “Buz” Hermes MA at ghermes@santarosa.edu.
All are welcome at the Sonoma County Library, an institution built on free speech where people come together to discover, learn, and share. On June 10, a patron came into the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library and checked out all of the books on the children and teens side of the Pride Month display. Shortly after, an anti-LGBTQ+ effort claimed responsibility for the act as part of a national Hide the Pride action. Intended to restrict readers from accessing books about LGBTQ+ characters or subject matter, Hide the Pride is an effort toward censorship that is against the library’s values. After an article detailing the incident came out in the Press Democrat on June 24, the library received an outpouring of support from the community. We thank those who stand up for all members of our community and we will continue to offer diverse and inclusive materials and serve all Sonoma County patrons. Sonoma County Library is for everyone.
Check out our news post for more information, resources, and kind words from library supporters.
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Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Lea libremente Todos son bienvenidos en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma, una institución construida sobre la libertad de expresión donde la gente se reúne para descubrir, aprender y compartir. El 10 de junio, un usuario entró en la Biblioteca Rohnert Park-Cotati y sacó todos los libros para niños y adolescentes de la exhibición del Mes del Orgullo. Poco después, un esfuerzo anti-LGBTQ reclamó la responsabilidad del acto como parte de una acción nacional de Ocultar el Orgullo (Hide the Pride). Con la intención de restringir el acceso de los lectores a libros sobre personajes o temas LGBTQ, Hide the Pride es un esfuerzo hacia la censura que va en contra de los valores de la biblioteca. Después de que un artículoque detalla el incidente salió en la Press Democrat el 24 de junio, la biblioteca recibió una gran cantidad de apoyo. Agradecemos a aquellos que defienden a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad y continuaremos ofreciendo materiales diversos e inclusivos y sirviendo a todos los patrocinadores del Condado de Sonoma. La Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma es para todos. Echa un vistazo a nuestra post de noticias para obtener más información, recursos y palabras amables de los partidarios de la biblioteca.
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The tasteless, anti-LGBTQI+ comic is scheduled to perform three shows at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, July 26-29. Perhaps the LBC staff and board are unaware of Chappelle’s numerous anti-Trans comments that are well-documented and of which he has offered no apologies. Chappelle identifies as a so-called “TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist)” joining author KJ. K Rawlings in such dangerous hate speech. Netflix has come under fire for producing and airing two recent Chappelle shows that feature anti-Trans comments. Recently, a Minneapolis show switched locations as a direct result of a protest organized after Chappelle refered to Monkeypox as “a gay disease.” Should the North Bay’s LGBTQI+ Community allow hate speech and inflammatory comments to be staged in our backyard? Make no mistake – this is not an attack on free speech. This is about making LBC aware that Trans people are harmed and even killed as a result of such despicable comments. We value this venue, but should not allow them to present a show that so many members of this community finds offensive, inflammatory and even dangerous.
If you aren’t aware of this man’s exploits, check out these articles:
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO AS MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS POSSIBLE.
Let the Staff and Board of Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, its sponsors, those who share the Center’s campus, and elected officials know that such hate results in harm to members of the LGBTQI+ Community. Email and call, as many as possible and as often as possible.
Let’s stop these shows and send a message to every venue in the North Bay that anti-LGBTQI+ hate speech will not be tolerated!
SebARTSSummer Patio Music Series You are invited to Sebastopol Center for the Arts’ Summer Patio Music Series – live music on our patio on Sunday afternoons, starting July 24. July 24, 12-2 pm, SoCo BlueAugust 7, 2-4 pm, Phil Lawrence QuartetAugust 14, 2-4 pm, Swing FlingAugust 21, 2-4 pm, Dave JenkinsAugust 28, 2-4pm: Backstory TrioEveryone is welcome. Payment is by donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
SebARTS Art and Y(art) SaleJuly 23-24, 10am-3pmHelp us shrink our huge collection of art and art supplies. We cannot store it all. Will you adopt a piece of art? We will be selling original paintings, (watercolors, oil paintings, acrylic), collage art, prints, frames, and art supplies such as new canvases, paper, paint, and brushes at the SebARTS Art and Y(art) Sale on July 23-24, 10am-3pm.Be a Yard Sale Volunteer: Looking to volunteer with the center? Help out with the yard sale! Fill out the volunteer form here.
Adv. Ceramic Wheel ClassMaking Lidded Jars, Pitchers, TeapotsThis advanced class will be for students who already know the basic skills on the potter’s wheel and can comfortably make a 6″ tall cylinder. We will make a variety of wheel-thrown forms to which we will attach handles, spouts or lids. The instructor will demonstrate several techniques and styles with the goal of creating more complex and expressive pots for daily use. Lidded jars, pitchers and teapots will be our focus.DATES: Wednesdays and Fridays, August 17 – September 2, 6:30-9:30pm.Sign up for Advanced Ceramics now
College Application Writing WorkshopThis class offers students the opportunity to write, be coached, get feedback, and revise their college application essays. There are four two-hour sessions:DATES: Tuesdays, August 2, 3, 9,10, 5pm-7pm The workshop will be held in the painting and drawing studio at SebARTS.Sign up now!
Hero of the WeekVolunteer Carol RehmThis week our heartfelt thanks go to longtime volunteer Carol Rehm, who has been supporting SebARTS by recruiting and training volunteers and organizing the gallery and opening receptions, and so much more. Thank you, Carol!
Sebastopol Community Sculpture Garden opening, July 23The City of Sebastopol invites the public to meet the sculptors and to enjoy festivities during the opening celebration of the Sebastopol Community Sculpture Garden at Ives Park (and in the SebARTS parking lot), on Saturday, July 23, at 1 pm. The Sebastopol Public Art Committee chose eight sculptures, which will be be on exhibition for one year. The artists include Gordon Carter, Rose Gitlin, Beth Hartman, Briona Hendren, Rod Morgan, Josho Somie, and Jeffrey Zankel.
You’re Invited to thePicturing Sebastopol Photography Exhibition, July 24This spring the City of Sebastopol and Sebastopol Center for the Arts co-sponsored a photography contest called Picturing Sebastopol, looking for photography that really captured what Sebastopol is all about.Come to a reception for the Picturing Sebastopol Photography Exhibition on July 24 from 1 to 2 pm in dining room at SebARTS.In fact, make it an afternoon: come to the Picturing Sebastopol photography exhibition, then stay for the free Summer Music Patio Series concert that starts at 2 pm. See you there!
The Raise The Roof Festival benefiting the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County takes place on Saturday, August 13 at the beautiful Monte Rio Amphitheater.
Bandleader, Leo Rosales, says, “MOMOTOMBO SF is honored to be participating in the Raise The Roof Festival benefiting the Peace & Justice Center. It is important for us musicians to give back to the community of fans that have supported us throughout the years. We look forward to bringing the spirit of Latin Rock music and helping to make a difference in the Sonoma County community.” Notably, the Latin Rock band Malo celebrates 50 years in 2022.
Tickets: $50 Advance & $60 Day-of-Show Venue: Monte Rio Amphitheater – 9925 Main St. Monte Rio, CA
Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 2022 from noon – 8pm
Executive Director, Shekeyna Black explains, “The Peace & Justice Center building needs a new roof. We have been able to postpone this necessary repair for as long as possible with contractors and roofers making patches to the roof every year. Thus, the festival is appropriately named, Raise The Roof. The old-fashioned phrase, ‘raise the roof’ means ‘to make a lot of noise by playing music, celebrating’.”
Additionally, there are other great musical acts on the line-up for the Raise The Roof Festival; including Midnight Sun, THUGZ (Tribal Hippie Under Ground Zone), Un AmOur Band, Ben Roots and DJ Loisaida. The capacity at the outdoor venue is being limited so that people can spread out on the spacious lawn surrounded by the majestic Redwood Trees in a safe and comfortable way.
Join the Sonoma County Library for in-person and virtual events throughout the month of July. We have programming for all ages, including author talks, comic workshops, and more. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. Check out some of our July events below!
Kids & FamiliesEnjoy traditional music and dance with Cascada de Flores’ bilingual events for children and families! Join the fun at these library locations: Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Roseland.Tweens & TeensCreate your own mini comic book in illustrator Gio Benedetti’s Comic Workshops for tweens! For grades 4-6 at five library locations: Healdsburg, Rincon Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Roseland, and Windsor.Learn how to DJ at DJ Yuka Yu’s July classes for teens!
For grades 7-12 at six library locations: Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Roseland, Sebastopol, and Sonoma Valley.Turn your favorite book covers into a piece of art with Monika Scoby’s Book Cover Tile Art Workshops!
For grades 7-12 at these library locations: Central Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Sonoma Valley, and Windsor. AdultsEnjoy jazz standards, pop tunes, and original compositions with the Dave Rocha Jazz trio! Live music is coming to: Central Santa Rosa and Windsor. Virtual EventsJoin us online on Thursday, July 7, at 6:00 pmfor an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Alka Joshi as she discusses her books, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. This month’s Climate Circles Book Club meeting is on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:00 pm. Join us to discuss climate change along with the book All We Can Save, edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katherine K. Wilkerson.
Join Dr. Eki’Shola Edwardsand other multi-talented performers on Thursday, July 21, at 6:00 pmfor an evening of music, spoken word, and creativity on the theme of Rebirth. Featuring artists Phoenix Song and Kayatta. Looking for more?
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message.
Eventos de julio Únase a laBiblioteca del Condado de Sonoma para eventos en persona y virtuales durante todo el mes de julio. Tenemos programas para todas las edades, incluyendo charlas de autores, talleres de cómics y más. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir;
Es necesario registrarse para eventos seleccionados. ¡Le invitamos a nuestros eventos de julio a continuación!
Niños y familias¡Disfruta de la música y el baile tradicionales con los eventos bilingües de Cascada de Florespara niños y sus familias! Únete a la diversión en estas bibliotecas: Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park-Cotati y Roseland.
Para los grados 4-6 en estas bibliotecas: Healdsburg, Rincon Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Roseland y Windsor.¡Aprende a ser DJ en las clases de julio de DJ Yuka Yu para adolescentes!
Para los grados 7-12 en estas bibliotecas: Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Roseland, Sebastopol y Sonoma Valley.¡Convierte tus portadas de libros favoritas en una obra de arte conlos talleres de arte de azulejos de portada de librosde Monika Scoby! Para los grados 7-12 en estas bibliotecas: Central Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Sonoma Valley y Windsor.Adultos
The inaugural Concert Series at 6th Street Playhouse features Shana Morrison & Caledonia on Saturday, July 30 at 8:00pm. Shana Morrison’s musical style has been called pop with a side of blues and a side of rock, but she has never shied away from including other ingredients, like country, R&B, and jazz into the mix. Her material is ever-changing, but what always remains the same is Shana’s unique and wide-ranging voice. Her dynamic and charismatic talent has earned the attention of national newspapers and magazines as well as airplay on major radio stations.
The daughter of legendary Northern Irish musician Van Morrison, Shana began performing with her group Caledonia in the San Francisco Bay area in 1996, releasing their debut CD on her own label, Belfast Violet Records. Since 2002, Shana has toured internationally, including numerous concert dates with her father. She has shared billing with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, and Dr. John, and has played for a variety of festival audiences, including the San Francisco Blues Festival and the Cork Jazz Festival. Her set list always includes some of Van Morrison’s greatest hits. Patrons can select their own seats onlinefor this special concert. Tickets are $30 Advance and $35 Day-of-Show.
Shana Morrison & Caledoniaare perform on Saturday, July 30, 2022in the GK Hardt Theatreat 6th Street Playhouse
All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at Social Saturdays, which are a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.
Our July gathering will be a casual event where we will provide art activities, games, and snacks for folks who are interested. Feel free to bring a blanket, lawn chairs, or a picnic, and join us for a relaxing afternoon!
We will have $50 gift cards available at the picnic to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from attending. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:
We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged at this event, and we will have masks on hand for those who may need them.
Todos los jóvenes, familias, adultos y ancianos LGBTQIA + son bienvenidos en esta reunión, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultos con género expansivo.
Nuestra reunión de julio será un evento informal en el que ofreceremos actividades artísticas, juegos y bocadillos para las personas interesadas. ¡Siéntase libre de traer una manta, sillas de jardín o un picnic, y únase a nosotros para una tarde relajante!
Tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en la reunión para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían asistir. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:
En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las máscaras y el distanciamiento social en este evento, y tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten.
Sunday June 19 @ 4 pm. The Quitters at Occidental Center for the Arts.The Quitters return to OCA for a special afternoon performance in our amphitheater! Stevie Coyle and Glenn Houston make up the dynamic guitar duo known as The Quitters. Having each quit some of the best bands in the business, both are founding members of The Waybacks and each have performed at Strawberry in other configurations.They have joined forces, to the delight of California audiences, to become a right-handed, right-side up fingerpicking and left-handed upside down flatpicking twosome.Tickets are $30 General/$25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. This event will be held in our outdoor amphitheater – please bring your own seat cushion or low back chair. To reserve ground-level seating for handicapped patrons, please email info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Fine refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission. OCA is a non profit performing and fine arts center accessible to persons with disabilities. Become an OCA Member and get discounts/free admission. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental,CA. 95465. 707-874-9392.
Sunday June 26 at 4 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts presents: ’Dublinesque’ The Show!, a celebration of Dublin, Ireland in song and story. Led by Eamonn Flynn on vocals and piano, Dublinesque features Darcy Noonan on fiddle, Hector Bragado on banjo and Felim Egan on accordion and bodhran. Produced by singer-songwriter and pianist Eamonn Flynn (The Commitments, Maria Muldaur, Elvin Bishop, The Black Brothers), the show offers a fascinating mix of music, songs and stories, with a big dash of Irish humor and souls it takes a memorable glimpse into the past and present of Ireland’s capital. Through it all the indomitable spirit, pride, and wit of Dublin not only perseveres but triumphs. Tickets are $25 GA, $20 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. This event will take place in our amphitheater – please bring your own seat cushion or low back chair. Disabled patrons may reserve seating at ground level – please email info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org . Fine refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission.OCA is a non profit performing and fine arts center accessible to persons with disabilities. Become an OCA Member and get discounts/free admission. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental,CA. 95465. 707-874-9392
