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Ra Ra Riot at Gundlach Bundschu

2011/01/14 / Comments Off / Posted in: print, recent projects

Our friends at Gundlach Bundschu have excellent taste in music. Case in point: last year’s first annual Huichica Music Festival headlined by Fruit Bats, Vetiver and Citay. They’re keeping the vibe going this year with a special concert featuring rising indie chamber pop darlings Ra Ra Riot:

There are ruckuses, ragers and rampages, but none of them come close to the riot happening this January 23, when Ra Ra Riot take the stage at Gundlach Bundschu Winery along with special guests Givers and Pepper Rabbit. Ra Ra Riot—a Syracuse-based sextet whose ebullient, string-infused brand of indie rock has enchanted industry arbiters including CMJ, Rolling stone and Pitchfork—promises an intense and unforgettable set, all framed within the extraordinary backdrop of Gundlach Bundschu’s historic redwood barn. how much ivermectin to give a 40 lb dog سباق الحصان

We were excited to help Gundlach Bundschu with their promotional campaign for the event including press releases and print ads (see the ad above, designed by our Design Director Mary!) and we’re even more excited to go to the actual show. ivermectin paste for cat ear mites

If you’re in the area, be sure to purchase tickets today (as these Gun Bun concerts are known to sell out!) Word to the wise: it’s a rustic, unheated locale, so dress appropriately and wear layers. العاب قمار روليت You can also warm up with Gun Bun’s award-winning wines . ivomec para humanos dosis العاب قمار كازينو . . !

video // Flatbread Night

2010/12/31 / Comments Off / Posted in: video

We had the opportunity to join Sonoma’s Mike [the bejkr] Zakowski at his home last month for some delicious flat breads. Under a veil of December condensation, a group of lucky friends huddled around his outdoor brick oven while he and girlfriend Christy assembled small, steaming miracles adorned with pumpkin sauce, fresh cheeses, dandelion greens and other brilliant toppings.

cult sonoma video // di Rosa

2010/10/07 / Comments Off / Posted in: video, video arts, video featured

We love art, and the Bay Area is certainly renowned for its uniquely creative vision—a vision which Sonoma area collector Rene di Rosa excelled at capturing in his extensive collection at the di Rosa preserve. We were sorry to hear of his recent passing. Sarah recalls, fondly, interviewing him for a story and how all he wanted to talk about was how much he loved eating his lunches at Sonoma Market. We do too! We’ll miss seeing him across the salad bar, but happily know his passion for art and his support for the arts will live on through the di Rosa preserve.

Here is a short video we produced for Cult Sonoma, capturing just a fraction of the collection and di Rosa experience.

SONOMA magazine // Fall 2010

2010/10/05 / Comments Off / Posted in: recent projects, writing

Once again sporting art direction and page layouts by Peter, the latest issue of SONOMA magazine—its second issue distributed nationally—features a story on the valley’s sublime Scribe Winery by Sarah:

“Scribe Winery is exquisitely imperfect. This is where the sheen of Wine Country ends and its patchwork, outlaw lore bubbles to the surface. It’s where the dust billows over an irregular dirt road, escorted by a long row of palm trees that beckon you back toward the coarse hillsides and corrupt histories and overgrown, feral sweetness to a turn-of-the-century hacienda wiling away its hours in a state of gauzy, dilapidated bohemian grace. It’s where Andrew Mariani, his brother Adam, their uncle Andrew Avellar and Napa-based winemaker Kristof Anderson spend their hours making a neglected property whole again, and almost coincidentally, crafting lush, drinkable wine…[read more]“

We’ve been receiving rave reviews on this issue, and Sarah’s Scribe story in particular. Our favorite response, though, is this note from Adam Mariani of Scribe:

“Beyond the beautiful writing and absorbing journey you take the reader on, we are moved by how well you captured SCRIBE. It is re-inspiring to hear our manifesto spoken so well in your writing. Thank you.”

If you don’t subscribe, please go out and pick up a copy at the newsstand—or at least check out some of the content on the magazine’s web site!

Also, be sure to check out the video we produced on Scribe Winery for Cult Sonoma!

video // cult sonoma

2010/08/03 / Comments Off / Posted in: recent projects, video

We’re under the spell of Scribe Winery . . . here’s a video we produced on the subject for Cult Sonoma!

Update: We were able to return to Scribe Winery for their last bash before they remodel “The Hacienda.” The event was a collaboration between the winery and 18 Reasons:

A Sonoma Fourth

2010/07/20 / Comments Off / Posted in: recent projects, video

Here’s to amber waves of grain, jumpy castles and red, white & rosés. Another Fourth of July in Sonoma exploded in patriotic crepe-paper DIYisms, split-personality hometown bands, mustard-festooned wiener dogs, dissenting zombies, karate kids and fabulous fireworks. All in all it was a scene out of a Norman Rockwell painting, if Norman Rockwell wore glow stick necklaces and bermuda shorts while drinking estate cab at 10 in the morning. Sometimes, we think it’s the best reason for living here…

Thank you to the Sonoma Community Center for putting on yet another fabulous event! We’re already looking forward to next year!

SONOMA magazine // we scream for ice cream!

2010/07/02 / Comments Off / Posted in: recent projects, writing

Sometimes, work can be a grind. But most of the time, we love every second of what we do—especially when Sarah gets to write stories for SONOMA magazine on topics such as cheese, beer, spas and ice cream. No better reason for a little indulgence than in the name of research! ivermectin over counter تنزيل لعبة روليت

PHOTO // ROBBI PENGELLY, SONOMA MAGAZINE

Just in time for the hot summer months, check out Sarah’s article in the summer issue of SONOMA magazine on the best local ice creameries—you can read the article here. Also be sure to pick up a full copy of the magazine for features on local food (including Sarah’s cheese article) and Francis Ford Coppola’s new Sonoma County winery.

video : cult sonoma // SVMA's Mix

2010/07/02 / Comments Off / Posted in: recent projects, video

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art‘s regularly occurring Mixes have become one of our favorite after hours activities in Sonoma. Above is a short video we produced for Cult Sonoma on the most recent Mix—a masquerade theme complete with local punk band Static People and surrounded by the fabulous Silence, Exile & Cunning exhibit (see Miya Hannan‘s “Journey” installation below.)

2010 Sonoma Valley Muse

2010/07/01 / Comments Off / Posted in: print, recent projects

Each year, the Sonoma Community Center selects a prominent character from Sonoma’s history to celebrate as the years’ Sonoma Valley Muse. Past years have been in honor of Jack London, “Big Alma” Spreckels and Robert Lynch. A special event is the focus of the celebration, which raises much needed funds for the treasure of an arts and cultural center that is the Sonoma Community Center.

This year, the honoree is Hanzell Vineyards founder James D. Zellerbach—who also served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy. The Italy connection inspired the theme of this year’s celebration: Roman Holiday!

We were once again happy to help create promotional materials and invitations to spread the word about the wonderful event. You can learn more about this year’s event—and buy tickets—here!

SONOMA Magazine // summer issue

2010/06/28 / Comments Off / Posted in: print, recent projects

We love working on SONOMA magazine—what better way is there to immerse ourselves in and celebrate the Sonoma Valley culture we hold so dear?

The summer issue has been published and is now on local news stands. This issue also marks a major step forward for the magazine as it is now being distributed nationally.

Featuring Peter’s art direction and story layouts as well as two feature stories written by Sarah—one on local cheese producers and the other on local ice creameries—the issue’s theme is “food” and also features a story on Francis Ford Coppola’s new Sonoma County winery.

Check out the web site for more information, or go out and find a printed copy to get the full scoop!

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