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Sonoma's 19th Annual Salute to the Arts
Celebrates Italian heritage of the Wine Country

Performance Schedule

At The Salute Celebration - “CIAO! Sonoma” - at Buena Vista Winery on Friday Evening, July 30, 2004 / At The Live Auction & Dinner at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa on Saturday Evening, July 31, 2004 / At Salute To The Arts in Sonoma Plaza on Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004 / In the Horseshoe on Saturday morning during the Silent Auction / Duck Pond Stage on Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004 / See Also

At The Salute Celebration - “CIAO! Sonoma” - at Buena Vista Winery on Friday Evening, July 30, 2004

Don a mask, create a costume, dress in your best black tie attire for a night filled with song and surprises. Entertainment galore complimented by ample servings of food and wine make The Salute Celebration the most exciting party of the year in Sonoma Valley. Expect romantic ballads and high energy performances with Italy at their heart.

A powerful concert of Italian songs by Coro Allegro, led by Angelo Catelani, with greet you on arrival. Tom Torriglia’s Bella Ciao on stage will fill the night with song and dance. As you weave your way through actors, dancers, and costumed revelers, sipping and sampling as you go, catch a glimpse of Cinema Paradiso screened out of doors by Cincema Epicurea; stop to view Maseratis on display, meandering on through the streets of Venice complete with gondola and music by Gondola Servizio.

In the tasting room enjoy Italian music by accomplished accorianist Ron Borelli and more songs by Coro Allegro.

Bring all of your friends. This is a party they won’t want to miss!

At The Live Auction & Dinner at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa on Saturday Evening, July 31, 2004

Enjoy accordion music and songs by Ben Creed as you peruse the silent auction, taste the best wines Sonoma County has to offer, and indulge in sumptuous hors d’oeuvres by Executive Chef Bruno Tison. Music will continue throughout the exquisite seated dinner.


Celebrity Auctioneer Larry Flynn will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. and guests will raise their paddles high to win winemaker dinners, Wine Country excursions, and exciting trips to such exotic locations as the Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.

Don’t miss the excitement and unique opportunities available exclusively to supporters of Sonoma Salute to the Arts!

More Salute to the Arts Live Auction & Dinner info >>>


At Salute To The Arts in Sonoma Plaza on Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004

GRINSTEAD MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER

Saturday

10:30 Focus on Youth
Salute to the Arts annually supports young musicians striving to develop performance skills. This year's presentation features students, including Shelby Summers, winner of a Double Grand Championship and two Grand Championships for her performances at the California State Talent Competition in May. Vocal teacher and musician Kat Austin will present a line up of her exceptional students. 707.935.6675


12:30 Incendio
This pulsating world fusion Spanish-influenced music incorporates Flamenco guitar with smooth jazz. The musicians have traveled from Southern California to bring their music to Sonoma Salute to the Arts. 818.551.0470


2:30 J. Silverheels Band
Energetic songsters popular throughout Northern California, the J. Silverheels Band specializes in vintage cover tunes from the 50s and 60s. They have been pleasing crowds for an amazing 25 years. 707.252.0486


4:00 Red Archibald and the Internationals
with guest artist Raymond Victor

Truly sensational blues performers with cross-continental energy. Red Archibald and the Internationals create one of the most compelling sounds on today's blues scene. Bluetone Records and management. 650.703.9971

Sunday

10:30 Focus on Youth
See Saturday, 10:30

12:30 River Run
Destiny is definitely driving this amazingly talented Northern California country band, centered around the strong-emotional voice of Sonoma's own Mike Lounibos. Mike is as well know in Nashville as he is in Sonoma as travels the journey of song writer and performer. 707.364.2026

2:00 Incendio See Saturday, 12:30

4:00 Red Archibald and the Internationals
See Saturday, 4:00 Don’t miss this high energy Salute to the Arts finale!


PLAYGROUND STAGE

Saturday

11:00 Ballet Folklórico Torres Jaliscienses
Traditional folk dances from Mexico by school children who are proud to share their Mexican heritage.

11:45 Sonoma Valley Poetry Festival
Presents poetry readings. 707.280.4696

12:45 Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department
Improbable improv; juggling and balancing acts, led by instructor Ron Singer.

1:30 Sonoma Valley High School Music Department Excerpts from 2004 performances 707.933.4010

2:00 Isaac Carter & Jason Bodlovich Guitar Duo
Soothing tropical Bossa Nova with swaying Brazillian rhythms and lush jazz harmonies. Catch their act at The Plaza Bistro on Fridays and Saturdays, and at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa on Sundays. 707.795.8305 · 707.280.2839
www.carter-bodlovich.com

3:00 Coro Allegro
A powerful concert of Italian songs directed by Angelo Catelani. 707.539.1986

4:00 Isaac Carter & Jason Bodlovich Guitar Duo
See 2:00

Saturday

11:00 Sonoma City Opera
Presents: Singers with selections from opera, operetta, and musicals
Sonoma City Opera is a non-profit regional opera company founded in 1984. It has presented 28 operas in the Sonoma area. Sonoma City Opera will present Donizetti’s opera “The Daughter of the Regiment” at the Sonoma Barracks on the Plaza on July 24, 25, 31, and August 1 at 7 p.m.
707.939.8288
www.sonomacityopera.org

11:30 Sonoma Valley Poetry Festival
Presents poetry readings. 707.280.4696

Sonoma Community Center
Presents Jewel and The Rhythm Ride - performance poetry to music. 707.938.4626

1:00 David Correa and Cascada
Passionate, exotic, and definitely energetic music with exhilarating melodies and captivating rhythms of Rumba Flamenco ~ World Music. 707.570.0882

3:00 Sonoma Hometown Band
Traditional march music. An all-volunteer, non-profit band. 707.996.3413

4:00 Emma Ray & The Texas Bad Boys
Great listening jazz. 707.938.3535

In the Horseshoe on Saturday morning during the Silent Auction

Celtic Harp by Cynthia Schultz
Saturday morning during the Silent Art Auction
707.745.8759

Duck Pond Stage on Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004

Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm

Bob Culbertson
A panoply of one-man improvisations performed on The Stick, a ten string electric bass and guitar combination instrument.
408.267.1407


Many of the performers who lend their talents to Salute to the Arts offer CDs and tapes for sale


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