Santa Rosa
The Case for Bass
Lauded bassist Michael Manring and noted guitarist and poet Brian Gore join forces for a few sets—solo and duet—Thursday, March 14, at The Lost Church. Gore, known for his fingerstyle guitar playing, founded International Guitar Night and has performed with six-string legends like Pierre Bensusan, Ralph Towner, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, D’Gary and Lulo Reinhardt. His sets will draw from his album, Seek the Love You’re Yearning. “Michael Manring … can do more with a bass than even the most creative individual could imagine,” according to the Napa Valley Register. Beyond his virtuosity, as Tom Darter wrote in Keyboard Magazine, “his brand of transcendental chops … is all in the service of … the joy of making music.” Doors open at 7:30pm. The venue is located at 576 Ross St., Santa Rosa, thelostchurch.org. $25.
Petaluma
Docent Days
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum seeks volunteer desk docents for shifts from 10am to 1pm and 1 to 4pm, Thursdays and Fridays. The volunteer position entails greeting the public, helping guests navigate the exhibits, mentioning upcoming museum events, explaining the benefits of museum membership and answering general questions. One need not be an expert on Petaluma to volunteer. Those interested in joining the museum’s fellowship of desk docents may contact membership manager Mary Rowe at mr***@pe************.org or 707.778.4398.
St. Helena
FORK2FILM Fest
A four-day film fest that showcases the best feature-length narrative and documentary films about food, farming and wine, FORK2FILM Festival serves up its cinematic offerings from Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17. “Throughout my 16 years of programming for the Cameo, CinemaBites has stood out as a favorite among patrons, especially when we connect audiences with a filmmaker or chef,” says founder and owner Cathy Buck. “It’s been a dream of mine to program a festival that centers around food, farming and wine, three things that make the Napa Valley stand out.” Over the course of the festival, attendees will partake in epicurean film screenings, food and wine experiences, filmmaker Q&As and more. This year, FORK2FILM Festival programmers have selected 14 independent movies to be screened alongside culinary classics and award-winning standouts, all screening at the Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St., St. Helena. For complete programming information, visit cameocinemafoundation.org/fork-2-film-festival.
Novato
Comedy Cuvee
Headliner Dan Gabriel (as seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Showtime, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and CBS’s Star Search) brings the laughs to Novato’s Trek Winery with a set that pairs well with pinot noir (we’re assuming). Gabriel honed his chops in San Francisco’s comedy scene and is now a seasoned Los Angeles-based comedian. He has appeared on several major TV shows, won competitions, co-developed a TV series, hosts a podcast and has released two comedy albums. Gabriel performs at 7pm, Saturday, March 16, at Trek Winery, located at 1026 Machin Ave., Novato. Special guest Jeff Applebaum will also perform. Tickets range from $20 to $30. For more information, marincomedyshow.com.
