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Several musicians perform outdoors in a lush, forested area. The bassist, wearing a plaid shirt and a turquoise cap, is focused on his instrument and the performance.

Sylvan Sounds: Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Jazz Ensemble

June 14, 2024

A performance by the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Jazz Ensemble at the Forest Theater showcased young talent and highlighted the importance of performance opportunities for young artists.

A group of ten people, some standing and some seated, pose outdoors beside framed wildlife artwork. There are trees and a pergola in the background. One person is wearing a uniform and hat.

Poetry In Parks: Tahoe State Recreation Area

June 13, 2024

A free Poetry In Parks event featuring music, art, and poetry by local talents at Tahoe State Recreation Area hosted by Reno Poet Laureate Jesse James Ziegler, and with Washoe Tribe Councilman Lydell Wyatt to welcome attendees to the space.

A group of twelve (12) people are seated at picnic tables in a forest, participating in an outdoor educational workshop. They are surrounded by tall trees and greenery. Some individuals are writing on papers while others are listening to a woman standing and speaking near a table with cooking pots.

Pond Farm Pottery Artist in Residence: Sue Ellen McCann

June 3, 2024

An immersive experience with Pond Farm Pottery’s May Artist in Residence, Sue Ellen McCann, who hosted a natural dyeing workshop as part of the Artist in Residence Program at Pond Farm.

A section of the completed monarch mural on an outdoor wooden fence with cypress trees on the other side. The transparent lettering reads "Candlestick Point"

Growing Together Day

May 25, 2024

Families gathered on a gorgeous San Francisco day to explore Candlestick Point and participate in a myriad of educational, artistic, and recreational activities.

In the foreground, a child stands with their back to the camera wearing a light blue cape with the phrase “POW!” in big red letters. In the background, hundreds of people are seen flying their kites stretched high in the blue sky. White clouds stretch across the sky.

Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival

May 18, 2024

A joyful and colorful event with over 5,000 attendees! The festival united families, young adults, and elders, embodying community spirit and pride, and included a Handcrafted Kite Competition and an eco-friendly paper kite station.