August 2015

Ok. I admit it. I completely ignored July this year! I blocked out the entire month because my family and I were on a long backpacking trip so I figured why bother! The backpacking trip was shortened up from 115 miles to 70 due to weather and some members having blisters. If I had a good pair of ear plugs I would have continued but as it was the whining would have been deafening. Anyway, let's get on with August. Whats not to like? Rarely does West Sonoma County get HOT in August, unlike points inland. The evenings are fab, the days are warm, the river is very swimmable and a lot of the hyperactivity of July is gone. August is like surfing when the surf has been good for over a week.....the crowds thin out and everyone mellows out a bit. The end of August has that fall vibe that I love. Makes me want to clean out my rain gutters...romantic! So without further adieu...........


Sebastopol Weather:


Occidental Center for the Arts: Aug. 11, 730 PM, Jimmy LaFave. He is an acoustic finger picker! No, that doesn't mean he picks at his ears. Check it out.


Occidental Center for the Arts: Aug. 15. New West Guitar group. These guys sounds like a winner. Doesn't start until 8pm so you can fit in dinner at the Union Hotel.


Occidental Center for the Arts: August 22nd. Improvisation: Sounds like stand up comedy with a caveat...may be naughty words.


Occidental Center for the arts. Jacob Green and Kyle Martin band. These guys sound colorful.

Hopmonk Tavern: Here is the lineup for live music.

Bambu Tea House Graton: This is a new venue in Graton that you should check out for lunch.