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Friday, May 2 - Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, North Bay Live
Music fans around here certainly know both Chris Webster and Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents we've had the pleasure of hosting. Webster's voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber's work on guitar is breathtakingly both beautiful and powerful. Together Chris and Nina are magic!
Location:Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental
Cost: $25 Advance/Door $27. Time: 7:00 pm doors open. (707) 874-9392
Saturday, May 10 - 2nd Annual Ukelele Festival
Performances & Workshops featuring Ralph Shaw, Mr. December, Da Puna Bruddahs, Jon Gonzales,
Rhan Wilson & Rick Zeek, Skiddles. Uke Clubs
Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 300 Morris St., Sebastopol
Cost: $25 Advance/Door $30. Time: Noon-10:00 pm. (707) 823-1511
Saturday, May 10 - Jayme Stone & Band
[Jayme Stone (banjo) | Rob Mosher (woodwinds) | Bobby Hawk (fiddle) | Andrew Small (bass)] Two-time Juno Award winning banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world. Stone thrives on unexpected inspiration from Japanese poetry, Brazilian literature and instruments he found while traveling in remote Malian villages. Location: Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental Cost: TBD, Call for Price. Time: 8:00 pm. (707) 874-9392 Saturday, May 17 - the pickPocket ensemble Picture yourself sitting in a Parisian or Bulgarian café and enjoy this evocative "new music for the world café"; with strains of jazz, flamenco, tango and chamber music delivered in an intimate and engaging style by these fine world class musicians. Cabaret seating; fine wine,beer and "world class refreshments" for sale. Location: Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental Cost: $15. Time: 8:00 pm. (707) 874-9392 Sunday, May 18 - OAEC Tour & Open Nursery The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center invites the public to learn more about its land, community and programs. Our tours include an introduction to the Center's organic gardens and bordering wildlands, educational programs and resident intentional community. During this tour, take note of your favorite garden perennials! Location: OAEC, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental Cost: FREE. Time: 1:00-2:30 pm. (707) 874-1557 x101 Friday, May 30 - Steinway Artist Antonio Iturrioz Recently, Antonio Iturrioz has been touring the UK, France and Italy to perform, and show his film, "The Buddha of the Piano: Leopold Godowsky." He is looking forward to being back with friends in Sebastopol and performing at the new Center for the Arts. Mr. Iturrioz's program will be varied, and as always, laced with his charming and informative commentary. Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 So. High St., Sebastopol Cost:$15.Time: 7:30-9:30 pm. (707) 829-4797 Friday, May 30 - Mamajowali: Joe Craven, Mamadou Sidibe & Walter Strauss To hear these three musicians from far flung places collaborate is to take in three souls, listening and greeting one another in a universal language - seamlessly interweaving two continents and three bright musical sensibilities. Mamajowali mixes up and overlays West African music, old time American tunes, and spirited originals - with hoppin' grooves, tons of musical dialogue and tasty improvisational shenanigans. Location: Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental Cost:$15.Time: 8:00 pm. (707) 874-9392 Saturday, May 31- Farm Trails BBQ, Brew & Barn Dance Join us for a fabulous evening of celebrating Sonoma County goodness. Brews & Cheese Reception, music from Adam Passow. BBQ dinner by Chefs Daniel Kedan & Marianna Gardenhire. Music by Cahoots. Also a silent auction. Locally sourced menu from Farm Trails members, Cheese/ Bread/ Olive Oil, BBQ Chicken/ Tri-tip/ Lamb/ Vegetables, also Double 8 Dairy Water Buffalo Gelato. Proceeds benefit Farm Trails. Come for the food; stay for the dancing. Location: Dutton Ranch, 10717 Graton Road, Sebastopol Cost:$60 -90.Time: 5:30-10:00 pm. (707) 837-8896 Ongoing Thursday mornings - Dharma Morning Meditations at Osmosis Weather permitting. No Charge. Bring your meditation cushion and warm clothing. 8:00am. | 
