Events
We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled.
Date: June 25th, 8 pm
Tickets: $15-30 Sliding Scale (on sale at the door only)
Coupling mild irreverence with unapologetic sentimentality, The Pinks, the four-gal/three-part harmony band entertains with cleverly crafted original songs along with some heavy metal favorites: playing on an eclectic mix of accordion, violin, guitar and bass.
Offered: June 28, 2008
Time: Begins at 9:30 am and ends at 4 pm on the 28th
Instructor: Michelle Vesser
Cost: $110/$95 if registered two weeks in advance (lunch included)
For registration information, click here.
Date: July 9th, 8 pm
Tickets: $15 - $30 sliding scale (on sale at the door only)
Whether it’s on the streets of San Francisco, headlining in Las Vegas, or touring with the New Old Time Chautauqua, Frank Olivier (www.funnyfrank.com and www.twistedcabaret.com) is at the top of his game. He delights crowds with an up-beat hilarious top-tier, self-contained, and clean comedy show using his well honed, outrageous skills that include world-class juggling, magic, unicycling and more!
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center on Saturday, July 19. This tour begins at 10 AM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Date: August 2, 2008
Time: 1pm - 3pm (meal not included)
Date: August 13th, 8 pm
Tickets: $15-$30 sliding scale (on sale at the door only)
Waterwitch is a semi-psychedelic/folk exploration of politics, dreams, and nature with trance beats and invocative pagan melodies. Folksinger Elizabeth Hummel (www.elizabethhummel.com) and electro-acoustic artist Brian Castillo are the writers and the heart of Waterwitch, with other musicians often collaborating.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center on Sunday, August 17. This three hour tour begins at 9:00 AM. This site tour will focus on the Permaculture aspects of OAEC’s gardens, wildlands and structures. “Permaculture” is a philosophy of living based in sustainable land use concepts and practices. Participants will be introduced to OAEC’s organic and bio-intensive gardens and heirloom seedsaving program, our watershed and wildland restoration work, and “natural” building methods.
"Veiw From the Hill" - A Conversation with the Director and Two Organizers from the Highlander Research and Education Center
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 7pm [Arrive 15 min early to be able to park and walk to theater; Dress in layers]
Place: The outdoor North Garden Theater at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
This is a Free Event • Please RSVP appreciated, but not required, to dhenson@oaec.org
Saturday Aug. 23rd - Sunday Aug. 24th
9 AM - 5 PM
One of the great joys of living in Northern California is that we can garden all year round, creating fall and winter gardens that rival the beauty, diversity and productivity of summer gardens. This is the time to put fall and winter seedlings into the ground while the soil is still warm! Choose from hundreds of varieties of heirloom brassicas, lettuces, salad greens, chards, leeks, and herbs as well as old-fashioned annual flowers. We'll have lots of ornamental and edible perennials too.
Click here for a list of the varieties we will offer during this August sale.
This is a free event with Garden Tours at 11 AM and 1 PM.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Saturday, August 23, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the first, hour-long tour of the day, beginning at 11 AM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, sunblock or hat, and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Saturday, August 23, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the second, hour-long tour of the day, beginning at 1 PM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, sunblock or hat, and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
Saturday Aug. 23rd - Sunday Aug. 24th
9 AM - 5 PM
One of the great joys of living in Northern California is that we can garden all year round, creating fall and winter gardens that rival the beauty, diversity and productivity of summer gardens. This is the time to put fall and winter seedlings into the ground while the soil is still warm! Choose from hundreds of varieties of heirloom brassicas, lettuces, salad greens, chards, leeks, and herbs as well as old-fashioned annual flowers. We'll have lots of ornamental and edible perennials too.
Click here for a list of the varieties we will offer during this August sale.
This is a free event with Garden Tours at 11 AM and 1 PM.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Sunday, August 24, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the first hour-long tour of the day, beginning at 11 AM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, sunblock or hat, and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center on Sunday, August 24, during the Center's Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale. This will be the second hour-long tour of the day, beginning at 1 PM. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, sunblock or hat, and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
The Contemporary Issues Series is presented by Sonoma Country Day School to promote critical thinking about ideas of importance to the life of our community. Physicist, ecologist and activist Dr. Vandana Shiva will discuss the world food crisis and other critical issues of our day. This event is presented in partnership with Occidental Arts and Ecology Center and the International Forum on Globalization (IFG).Tickets are $20 in advance, $10 for Students and $25 at the door and include a wine reception and book signing after the talk.
Click here for more information
Click here to purchase tickets.
Date: August 27th, 8 pm
Tickets: $15-$30 sliding scale (on sale at the door only)
Please join us for a very special evening of classical singing. Billed as “Una Canzone alla Foresta” (A Song to the Forest), this elegant, educational multi-lingual concert event will feature the timeless operatic literature and classical European art song of the greatest composers of the tradition -- Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Schubert, Brahms and others.
Offered: Monday, September 8th, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Presenter: Brad Lancaster
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 to $10 to support Brad’s great work! No one turned away for lack of funds!
Location: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center's North Garden Stage, Occidental, CA (directions)
Revue Dates & Times:
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 8pm
Friday, Sept. 12th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 2pm
Music! Clowns! Storytelling! Magic! Dance! These elements and more are the ingredients that go into creating these wondrous evenings of entertainment and enlightenment. Celebrating its sixth year of production, the Revue is founded on the belief that local entertainment for local audiences can be a memorable and moving event. Performed under the trees on the North Garden Stage, the setting is half the show.
On Saturday there will also be a matinee offering; a one act version of our evening show that is equally delicious for children and their big people. This show has also been getting big crowds, so show up early for a good seat!
Revue Dates & Times:
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 8pm
Friday, Sept. 12th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 2pm
Music! Clowns! Storytelling! Magic! Dance! These elements and more are the ingredients that go into creating these wondrous evenings of entertainment and enlightenment. Celebrating its sixth year of production, the Revue is founded on the belief that local entertainment for local audiences can be a memorable and moving event. Performed under the trees on the North Garden Stage, the setting is half the show.
On Saturday there will also be a matinee offering; a one act version of our evening show that is equally delicious for children and their big people. This show has also been getting big crowds, so show up early for a good seat!
Revue Dates & Times:
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 8pm
Friday, Sept. 12th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 8pm
Saturday Sept. 13th, 2pm
Music! Clowns! Storytelling! Magic! Dance! These elements and more are the ingredients that go into creating these wondrous evenings of entertainment and enlightenment. Celebrating its sixth year of production, the Revue is founded on the belief that local entertainment for local audiences can be a memorable and moving event. Performed under the trees on the North Garden Stage, the setting is half the show.
On Saturday there will also be a matinee offering; a one act version of our evening show that is equally delicious for children and their big people. This show has also been getting big crowds, so show up early for a good seat!
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center on Saturday, September 13. This tour begins at 10 AM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
The public is invited to tour the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center on Saturday, October 4. This tour begins at 1 PM and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center and our organic gardens. Sturdy shoes, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles are recommended. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. For information call (707) 874-1557 x201.
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A decorated gourd by Sonoma County artist Susan Sweet Friday October 10, 2008
Start: 16:00
Start: Oct 10 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Oct 12 2008 - 3:30pm
Offered: Friday October 10, 4pm – Sunday October 12, 3:30pm Instructors: Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap and David Cobb (see bios below) Cost: $250–$400 sliding scale, depending on your income (includes meals and lodging at OAEC) - see below for detailed sliding scale information Saturday October 11, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 10 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Oct 12 2008 - 3:30pm
Offered: Friday October 10, 4pm – Sunday October 12, 3:30pm Instructors: Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap and David Cobb (see bios below) Cost: $250–$400 sliding scale, depending on your income (includes meals and lodging at OAEC) - see below for detailed sliding scale information Sunday October 12, 2008
End: 15:30
Start: Oct 10 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Oct 12 2008 - 3:30pm
Offered: Friday October 10, 4pm – Sunday October 12, 3:30pm Instructors: Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap and David Cobb (see bios below) Cost: $250–$400 sliding scale, depending on your income (includes meals and lodging at OAEC) - see below for detailed sliding scale information Saturday October 18, 2008
Start: 18:30
End: 20:00
Friday November 14, 2008
Start: 17:00
Start: Nov 14 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Nov 16 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 14 - 16, 2008 Time: Begins at 5 pm on the 14th and ends at 4 pm on the 16th Saturday November 15, 2008
(all day)
Start: Nov 14 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Nov 16 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 14 - 16, 2008 Time: Begins at 5 pm on the 14th and ends at 4 pm on the 16th Sunday November 16, 2008
End: 16:00
Start: Nov 14 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Nov 16 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 14 - 16, 2008 Time: Begins at 5 pm on the 14th and ends at 4 pm on the 16th Friday November 21, 2008
Start: 10:30
Start: Nov 21 2008 - 10:30am
End: Nov 23 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 21 - 23, 2008 Saturday November 22, 2008
(all day)
Start: Nov 21 2008 - 10:30am
End: Nov 23 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 21 - 23, 2008 Sunday November 23, 2008
End: 16:00
Start: Nov 21 2008 - 10:30am
End: Nov 23 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: November 21 - 23, 2008 Friday December 5, 2008
Start: 10:00
Start: Dec 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Dec 8 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: December 5th - 8th, 2008 Time: Begins at 10 am Friday the 5th and ends at 4 pm on the Monday the 8th Instructor: Brock Dolman with guests Saturday December 6, 2008
(all day)
Start: Dec 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Dec 8 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: December 5th - 8th, 2008 Time: Begins at 10 am Friday the 5th and ends at 4 pm on the Monday the 8th Instructor: Brock Dolman with guests Sunday December 7, 2008
(all day)
Start: Dec 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Dec 8 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: December 5th - 8th, 2008 Time: Begins at 10 am Friday the 5th and ends at 4 pm on the Monday the 8th Instructor: Brock Dolman with guests Monday December 8, 2008
End: 16:00
Start: Dec 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Dec 8 2008 - 4:00pm
Offered: December 5th - 8th, 2008 Time: Begins at 10 am Friday the 5th and ends at 4 pm on the Monday the 8th Instructor: Brock Dolman with guests Saturday March 7, 2009
Start: 17:00
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Sunday March 8, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Monday March 9, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Tuesday March 10, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Wednesday March 11, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Thursday March 12, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Friday March 13, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Saturday March 14, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Sunday March 15, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Monday March 16, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Tuesday March 17, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Wednesday March 18, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Thursday March 19, 2009
(all day)
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Friday March 20, 2009
End: 12:00
Start: Mar 7 2009 - 5:00pm
End: Mar 20 2009 - 12:00pm
Offered: March 7th, 5 pm - March 20th, 12 noon, 2009 Saturday April 11, 2009
Start: 09:00
Start: Apr 11 2009 - 9:00am
End: Apr 12 2009 - 5:00pm
Saturday April 11th - Sunday April 12th
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