The Sonoma Community Center Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-sonoma-community-center-podcast In this inaugural episode we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center! A historic 108 year old building that is the heart of Sonoma Valley and where creativity and community come together. We bring you stories past and present, current info on art and cultural classes and interviews with the people and artists who walk through these historic doors. © 2026 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 94e6c59b-bad3-5240-ade3-468954ff7994 yes en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:57:23 -0700 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:58:30 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/XV43O3dDLwCIB4brA2QYPMCVnYWyLgNsgdJH93O2B3g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NzY4LzE2NjY5/MTQwODYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Sonoma Community Center Podcast episodic Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz In this inaugural episode we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center! A historic 108 year old building that is the heart of Sonoma Valley and where creativity and community come together. We bring you stories past and present, current info on art and cultural classes and interviews with the people and artists who walk through these historic doors. In this inaugural episode we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center. Sonoma, Community Center Sonoma Community Center No No Infinite by Design with Fashion Designer, Cory Infinite 56 56 Infinite by Design with Fashion Designer, Cory Infinite full c38a75e7-681d-4b22-a44a-9eeea3175843 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd68e6d3 This Trashion Fashion centered episode features Cory Infinite;  a self taught fashion designer from Kansas City, Missouri who creates clothes from recycled materials and sometimes trash. Ever since graduating high school in 2020 Cory has built a following of over 830K across Instagram and Tiktok and has worked with brands and musicians such as: Converse, Ripley's Believe it or not, Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, UFO361, Yung Lean, Teezo Touchdown, Magdalena Bay, 347 Aidan and more. Molly Spencer co-hosts with Cat Smith from KSVY 91.3  and dive into how Cory got inspired, started designing, blew up and published a book of his creations.  Cory will be a 2026 Trashion Fashion runway judge and hold an artist talk/book signing.  

]]> This Trashion Fashion centered episode features Cory Infinite;  a self taught fashion designer from Kansas City, Missouri who creates clothes from recycled materials and sometimes trash. Ever since graduating high school in 2020 Cory has built a following of over 830K across Instagram and Tiktok and has worked with brands and musicians such as: Converse, Ripley's Believe it or not, Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, UFO361, Yung Lean, Teezo Touchdown, Magdalena Bay, 347 Aidan and more. Molly Spencer co-hosts with Cat Smith from KSVY 91.3  and dive into how Cory got inspired, started designing, blew up and published a book of his creations.  Cory will be a 2026 Trashion Fashion runway judge and hold an artist talk/book signing.  

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:49:04 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2919 This Trashion Fashion centered episode features Cory Infinite;  a self taught fashion designer from Kansas City, Missouri who creates clothes from recycled materials and sometimes trash. Ever since graduating high school in 2020 Cory has built a following of over 830K across Instagram and Tiktok and has worked with brands and musicians such as: Converse, Ripley's Believe it or not, Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, UFO361, Yung Lean, Teezo Touchdown, Magdalena Bay, 347 Aidan and more. Molly Spencer co-hosts with Cat Smith from KSVY 91.3  and dive into how Cory got inspired, started designing, blew up and published a book of his creations.  Cory will be a 2026 Trashion Fashion runway judge and hold an artist talk/book signing.  

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No For The Love of Bread with Hien Pham 55 55 For The Love of Bread with Hien Pham full c0dd4506-bbab-46a7-8a15-b369832ed2d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2542d461 In this episode of the Sonoma Community Center Podcast, hosts Cat and Gerardo sit down with rising baker Hien Pham for a warm, engaging conversation about food, community, and finding your calling. Hien shares her inspiring journey from a decade in tech to becoming a passionate baker, balancing culinary school, motherhood, and her growing micro-bakery. The trio dives into the art and science of sourdough, the beauty of simple, home-cooked meals, and why bread is more than just food—it’s connection, culture, and care. They also preview Hien’s upcoming focaccia class, highlighting seasonal ingredients, hands-on learning, and the joy of bringing people together around the table. Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of delicious inspiration, this episode celebrates the power of food to nourish both body and community.

]]> In this episode of the Sonoma Community Center Podcast, hosts Cat and Gerardo sit down with rising baker Hien Pham for a warm, engaging conversation about food, community, and finding your calling. Hien shares her inspiring journey from a decade in tech to becoming a passionate baker, balancing culinary school, motherhood, and her growing micro-bakery. The trio dives into the art and science of sourdough, the beauty of simple, home-cooked meals, and why bread is more than just food—it’s connection, culture, and care. They also preview Hien’s upcoming focaccia class, highlighting seasonal ingredients, hands-on learning, and the joy of bringing people together around the table. Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of delicious inspiration, this episode celebrates the power of food to nourish both body and community.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:05:55 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 1958 In this episode of the Sonoma Community Center Podcast, hosts Cat and Gerardo sit down with rising baker Hien Pham for a warm, engaging conversation about food, community, and finding your calling. Hien shares her inspiring journey from a decade in tech to becoming a passionate baker, balancing culinary school, motherhood, and her growing micro-bakery. The trio dives into the art and science of sourdough, the beauty of simple, home-cooked meals, and why bread is more than just food—it’s connection, culture, and care. They also preview Hien’s upcoming focaccia class, highlighting seasonal ingredients, hands-on learning, and the joy of bringing people together around the table. Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of delicious inspiration, this episode celebrates the power of food to nourish both body and community.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No SCC Staff Picks, Snack Breaks & What’s Next - PT. 02 54 54 SCC Staff Picks, Snack Breaks & What’s Next - PT. 02 full 9009a00b-c3ea-49a4-9dee-8be4d4a06a25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/794caca2 It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:15:53 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2753 It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No SCC Staff Picks, Snack Breaks & What’s Next - PT. 01 53 53 SCC Staff Picks, Snack Breaks & What’s Next - PT. 01 full 8f54de9e-bdc7-42e7-8939-e79fb5f0a374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dae525fa It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:26:55 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2075 It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists.  Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Behind the Keys: "Rubén Valtierra’s Musical Journey" 52 52 Behind the Keys: "Rubén Valtierra’s Musical Journey" full 5dc199dc-1e89-4494-b62b-0c67816452a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b518a0c Join us for the wild ride and electric chat with Rubén Valtierra, the award winning  keyboardist who is best known for his thirty plus collaboration with the legendary "Weird Al" Yankovic .

From their serendipitous meeting at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in '91 to sharing the stage with icons like Stevie Wonder and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to being animated in The Simpsons, Rubén's story is bursting at the seams with energy and vitality.

Now a proud resident of Sonoma, Rubén, along with his wife Ladonna , is transforming The Speakeasy
 (Sonomaspeakeasy.com)  into a hotspot for world-class music and entertainment.
Tune in and be inspired with Rubén's lust for life and music.  

]]> Join us for the wild ride and electric chat with Rubén Valtierra, the award winning  keyboardist who is best known for his thirty plus collaboration with the legendary "Weird Al" Yankovic .

From their serendipitous meeting at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in '91 to sharing the stage with icons like Stevie Wonder and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to being animated in The Simpsons, Rubén's story is bursting at the seams with energy and vitality.

Now a proud resident of Sonoma, Rubén, along with his wife Ladonna , is transforming The Speakeasy
 (Sonomaspeakeasy.com)  into a hotspot for world-class music and entertainment.
Tune in and be inspired with Rubén's lust for life and music.  

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:28:49 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2569 Join us for the wild ride and electric chat with Rubén Valtierra, the award winning  keyboardist who is best known for his thirty plus collaboration with the legendary "Weird Al" Yankovic .

From their serendipitous meeting at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in '91 to sharing the stage with icons like Stevie Wonder and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to being animated in The Simpsons, Rubén's story is bursting at the seams with energy and vitality.

Now a proud resident of Sonoma, Rubén, along with his wife Ladonna , is transforming The Speakeasy
 (Sonomaspeakeasy.com)  into a hotspot for world-class music and entertainment.
Tune in and be inspired with Rubén's lust for life and music.  

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Episode 51: Melissa Weiss — From Punk to Pottery 51 51 Episode 51: Melissa Weiss — From Punk to Pottery full 248a506b-35d8-41c9-a997-5b633a6be2ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa7311d9 From punk shows in San Jose, living in New York, cranberry farming  to hand-dug Ozark clay, Melissa Weiss has built a bi-coastal, big-hearted practice rooted in resilience and resistance. The hurricane Helene  flood took out her Asheville studio, but she keeps creating—on the road, in residences, and from 75 wild Arkansas acres she and her husband dig clay from each year. Influenced by ancient forms, folk art, and animals, Melissa’s work is as much about people as pots—whether teaching across the country or founding Potters for Palestine.

Hosted by Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Sonoma Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham. 

]]> From punk shows in San Jose, living in New York, cranberry farming  to hand-dug Ozark clay, Melissa Weiss has built a bi-coastal, big-hearted practice rooted in resilience and resistance. The hurricane Helene  flood took out her Asheville studio, but she keeps creating—on the road, in residences, and from 75 wild Arkansas acres she and her husband dig clay from each year. Influenced by ancient forms, folk art, and animals, Melissa’s work is as much about people as pots—whether teaching across the country or founding Potters for Palestine.

Hosted by Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Sonoma Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham. 

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:25:18 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2216 From punk shows in San Jose, living in New York, cranberry farming  to hand-dug Ozark clay, Melissa Weiss has built a bi-coastal, big-hearted practice rooted in resilience and resistance. The hurricane Helene  flood took out her Asheville studio, but she keeps creating—on the road, in residences, and from 75 wild Arkansas acres she and her husband dig clay from each year. Influenced by ancient forms, folk art, and animals, Melissa’s work is as much about people as pots—whether teaching across the country or founding Potters for Palestine.

Hosted by Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Sonoma Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No 🎙️ Episode 50 - Living Loud: LIbby Oberlin on Theatre & Janis Joplin 50 50 🎙️ Episode 50 - Living Loud: LIbby Oberlin on Theatre & Janis Joplin full c7202296-e9c4-4ad6-9d57-8b1c71377a10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4f9320a Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Cat Smith, sit down with Libby Oberlin—an award-winning Bay Area actor, stage director, and educator whose passion for the stage began at just six years old. From her start as a kid reporter in Springfield, Massachusetts to a rich career spanning Shakespearean powerhouses, opera divas, and comedic clowns, Libby has done it all.

We dive into her impressive journey through companies like We Players, Shotgun Players, The Mountain Play, and more, including her celebrated turn as Maria Callas. But at the heart of this conversation is her upcoming role as the one and only Janis Joplin in A Night with Janis at Sonoma Arts Live Theater—a show that promises powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, and Libby’s signature fearless energy.

Fun, witty, and deeply passionate about her hometown of Sonoma, Libby shares the joys, challenges, and inspirations that have shaped her as an artist.

]]> Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Cat Smith, sit down with Libby Oberlin—an award-winning Bay Area actor, stage director, and educator whose passion for the stage began at just six years old. From her start as a kid reporter in Springfield, Massachusetts to a rich career spanning Shakespearean powerhouses, opera divas, and comedic clowns, Libby has done it all.

We dive into her impressive journey through companies like We Players, Shotgun Players, The Mountain Play, and more, including her celebrated turn as Maria Callas. But at the heart of this conversation is her upcoming role as the one and only Janis Joplin in A Night with Janis at Sonoma Arts Live Theater—a show that promises powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, and Libby’s signature fearless energy.

Fun, witty, and deeply passionate about her hometown of Sonoma, Libby shares the joys, challenges, and inspirations that have shaped her as an artist.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:44:03 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2924 Molly Spencer and guest co-host, Cat Smith, sit down with Libby Oberlin—an award-winning Bay Area actor, stage director, and educator whose passion for the stage began at just six years old. From her start as a kid reporter in Springfield, Massachusetts to a rich career spanning Shakespearean powerhouses, opera divas, and comedic clowns, Libby has done it all.

We dive into her impressive journey through companies like We Players, Shotgun Players, The Mountain Play, and more, including her celebrated turn as Maria Callas. But at the heart of this conversation is her upcoming role as the one and only Janis Joplin in A Night with Janis at Sonoma Arts Live Theater—a show that promises powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, and Libby’s signature fearless energy.

Fun, witty, and deeply passionate about her hometown of Sonoma, Libby shares the joys, challenges, and inspirations that have shaped her as an artist.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Horse Sense & Heartbeats: Becca Knopf on Healing at Square Peg Foundation 49 49 Horse Sense & Heartbeats: Becca Knopf on Healing at Square Peg Foundation full 1a750d20-814f-4b75-a2d2-35ec724e1e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c43889ba Step into the world where horses heal and community thrives. This week, we’re talking with Becca Knopf, the dynamic program manager behind the magic at Square Peg Foundation Sonoma  —a nonprofit that’s redefining what belonging looks like.

 From retired racehorses to neurodivergent youth and adults, Square Peg creates a space where every story matters (tails included). 

Becca opens up about her roots, her personal journey of growth, and becoming a part of Square Peg, the organization’s celebrates being part of the new documentary Rescued Hearts, which beautifully captures the life-changing bond between humans and horses. Gallop along with us and discover the beatiful story of Square Peg Foundation .

]]> Step into the world where horses heal and community thrives. This week, we’re talking with Becca Knopf, the dynamic program manager behind the magic at Square Peg Foundation Sonoma  —a nonprofit that’s redefining what belonging looks like.

 From retired racehorses to neurodivergent youth and adults, Square Peg creates a space where every story matters (tails included). 

Becca opens up about her roots, her personal journey of growth, and becoming a part of Square Peg, the organization’s celebrates being part of the new documentary Rescued Hearts, which beautifully captures the life-changing bond between humans and horses. Gallop along with us and discover the beatiful story of Square Peg Foundation .

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:14:12 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2600 Step into the world where horses heal and community thrives. This week, we’re talking with Becca Knopf, the dynamic program manager behind the magic at Square Peg Foundation Sonoma  —a nonprofit that’s redefining what belonging looks like.

 From retired racehorses to neurodivergent youth and adults, Square Peg creates a space where every story matters (tails included). 

Becca opens up about her roots, her personal journey of growth, and becoming a part of Square Peg, the organization’s celebrates being part of the new documentary Rescued Hearts, which beautifully captures the life-changing bond between humans and horses. Gallop along with us and discover the beatiful story of Square Peg Foundation .

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Spencer De Sylva: Come for the couture, stay for the charisma. 48 48 Spencer De Sylva: Come for the couture, stay for the charisma. full e036864b-6265-431c-8220-25b321a9c277 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6de0a54e  In this episode, we catch up with Spencer DeSylva, Sonoma’s own Trashion Icon, who once globe-trotted through the fashion capitals of London and Manchester, earned a degree in Fashion Marketing, and landed a job with, yes- the Philip Treacy. Between a pandemic and Brexit, Spencer found themselves returning to the States wondering what was next. 

Enter Trashion Fashion Sonoma. From outreach, education, social media, taking the runway by storm and holding a year-long artist residency that’s chock full of entertaining, dazzling and informative YouTube videos. 

 Every Trashion season, Spencer is a part of Trashion and divides their time with their business' Vignette du Vin, creating  fashion illustrations using wine as the medium and also being an integral part of Professionals with Pride, Sonoma County's first LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.

We talk about using trash as the fashion medium, the dangers of consumerism and what it takes to live an unapologetically extravagant life in the arts. And trust us—reading about Spencer is one thing, but hearing them? That’s a runway moment of its own.Come for the couture, stay for the charisma. Spencer DeSylva is the moment.

]]>  In this episode, we catch up with Spencer DeSylva, Sonoma’s own Trashion Icon, who once globe-trotted through the fashion capitals of London and Manchester, earned a degree in Fashion Marketing, and landed a job with, yes- the Philip Treacy. Between a pandemic and Brexit, Spencer found themselves returning to the States wondering what was next. 

Enter Trashion Fashion Sonoma. From outreach, education, social media, taking the runway by storm and holding a year-long artist residency that’s chock full of entertaining, dazzling and informative YouTube videos. 

 Every Trashion season, Spencer is a part of Trashion and divides their time with their business' Vignette du Vin, creating  fashion illustrations using wine as the medium and also being an integral part of Professionals with Pride, Sonoma County's first LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.

We talk about using trash as the fashion medium, the dangers of consumerism and what it takes to live an unapologetically extravagant life in the arts. And trust us—reading about Spencer is one thing, but hearing them? That’s a runway moment of its own.Come for the couture, stay for the charisma. Spencer DeSylva is the moment.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:13:13 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2301  In this episode, we catch up with Spencer DeSylva, Sonoma’s own Trashion Icon, who once globe-trotted through the fashion capitals of London and Manchester, earned a degree in Fashion Marketing, and landed a job with, yes- the Philip Treacy. Between a pandemic and Brexit, Spencer found themselves returning to the States wondering what was next. 

Enter Trashion Fashion Sonoma. From outreach, education, social media, taking the runway by storm and holding a year-long artist residency that’s chock full of entertaining, dazzling and informative YouTube videos. 

 Every Trashion season, Spencer is a part of Trashion and divides their time with their business' Vignette du Vin, creating  fashion illustrations using wine as the medium and also being an integral part of Professionals with Pride, Sonoma County's first LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.

We talk about using trash as the fashion medium, the dangers of consumerism and what it takes to live an unapologetically extravagant life in the arts. And trust us—reading about Spencer is one thing, but hearing them? That’s a runway moment of its own.Come for the couture, stay for the charisma. Spencer DeSylva is the moment.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No ¡Viva Manuel! 47 47 ¡Viva Manuel! full a39719d9-6a30-4733-a9b1-528ed577e5d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c104da79 This week on the pod, we sat down with a true community legend: Manuel Merjil,  a connector of many and all-around cultural spark plug. Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, forged in San Francisco, and bloomed in Sonoma Valley, Manuel’s journey is anything but ordinary. From teaching citizenship classes, part founder of three magazines, and building community bridges for the latino, LGBTQ,  theater and art communities - his story is a vivid mural of resilience, joy, and pure corazón.

We’ll talk about his upcoming honor at the 2025 Sonoma Community Center Muse Gala celebrating opportunity, unity and community.  Tune in for a love story, inspiration and a true humanitarian who believes in the power of positivity.

]]> This week on the pod, we sat down with a true community legend: Manuel Merjil,  a connector of many and all-around cultural spark plug. Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, forged in San Francisco, and bloomed in Sonoma Valley, Manuel’s journey is anything but ordinary. From teaching citizenship classes, part founder of three magazines, and building community bridges for the latino, LGBTQ,  theater and art communities - his story is a vivid mural of resilience, joy, and pure corazón.

We’ll talk about his upcoming honor at the 2025 Sonoma Community Center Muse Gala celebrating opportunity, unity and community.  Tune in for a love story, inspiration and a true humanitarian who believes in the power of positivity.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:02:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2393 This week on the pod, we sat down with a true community legend: Manuel Merjil,  a connector of many and all-around cultural spark plug. Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, forged in San Francisco, and bloomed in Sonoma Valley, Manuel’s journey is anything but ordinary. From teaching citizenship classes, part founder of three magazines, and building community bridges for the latino, LGBTQ,  theater and art communities - his story is a vivid mural of resilience, joy, and pure corazón.

We’ll talk about his upcoming honor at the 2025 Sonoma Community Center Muse Gala celebrating opportunity, unity and community.  Tune in for a love story, inspiration and a true humanitarian who believes in the power of positivity.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Stand Up & Sit Down with Jesse Fernandez 46 46 Stand Up & Sit Down with Jesse Fernandez full 07b49d81-892a-455e-9a62-eb1438f89488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da9d19bc It's another KSVY & SCC podcast merge with KSVY radio host Cat Smith and Molly Spencer from the SCC podcast! 

We have a chat with Jesse Fernandez, a 17-year stand-up comedian who is instructing a summer course at SCC called Make Them Laugh - A Stand Up Comedy Class! 

Jesse, who regularly performs at all the major Bay Area clubs, has been featured in 11 SF Sketchfests, written and produced for Emmy-winning teams and videos, presented research at The International Society For Humor Studies Conference, and won the Speechless improvised PowerPoint competition as well as the National College Comedy Competition. Among the countless people he’s opened for are Maria Bamford (from Netflix’s Lady Dynamite), Andy Kindler (judge on NBC’s Last Comic Standing), Mary Lynn Rajskub (from Fox’s 24), and even Steve-O (you know what he’s from). He’s written in the funniest parts of great TED Talks, Starbucks, MSN, ABC, eBaum’s World (yes, they’re still around), famous comedians, and many more.

]]> It's another KSVY & SCC podcast merge with KSVY radio host Cat Smith and Molly Spencer from the SCC podcast! 

We have a chat with Jesse Fernandez, a 17-year stand-up comedian who is instructing a summer course at SCC called Make Them Laugh - A Stand Up Comedy Class! 

Jesse, who regularly performs at all the major Bay Area clubs, has been featured in 11 SF Sketchfests, written and produced for Emmy-winning teams and videos, presented research at The International Society For Humor Studies Conference, and won the Speechless improvised PowerPoint competition as well as the National College Comedy Competition. Among the countless people he’s opened for are Maria Bamford (from Netflix’s Lady Dynamite), Andy Kindler (judge on NBC’s Last Comic Standing), Mary Lynn Rajskub (from Fox’s 24), and even Steve-O (you know what he’s from). He’s written in the funniest parts of great TED Talks, Starbucks, MSN, ABC, eBaum’s World (yes, they’re still around), famous comedians, and many more.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 10:46:53 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2201 It's another KSVY & SCC podcast merge with KSVY radio host Cat Smith and Molly Spencer from the SCC podcast! 

We have a chat with Jesse Fernandez, a 17-year stand-up comedian who is instructing a summer course at SCC called Make Them Laugh - A Stand Up Comedy Class! 

Jesse, who regularly performs at all the major Bay Area clubs, has been featured in 11 SF Sketchfests, written and produced for Emmy-winning teams and videos, presented research at The International Society For Humor Studies Conference, and won the Speechless improvised PowerPoint competition as well as the National College Comedy Competition. Among the countless people he’s opened for are Maria Bamford (from Netflix’s Lady Dynamite), Andy Kindler (judge on NBC’s Last Comic Standing), Mary Lynn Rajskub (from Fox’s 24), and even Steve-O (you know what he’s from). He’s written in the funniest parts of great TED Talks, Starbucks, MSN, ABC, eBaum’s World (yes, they’re still around), famous comedians, and many more.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Sam Paone – Fermenting Flavor & Culture 45 45 Sam Paone – Fermenting Flavor & Culture full 7f8b1417-afc2-4b33-b8a5-3c41633bc6dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f02e519 From humble beginnings with Top Ramen dinners in a big Hawaiian family to becoming a fermentation queen  and thriving business owner, Sam Paone has crafted a unique path through food, music, and business. As the owner of Golden State Pickle Network/Collective Cultures, Sam turns everyday ingredients into extraordinary flavors—think kimchi dressings, bold aiolis, and more.


From music school in Denver to the restaurant kitchens of Berkeley, Sam helped advise on  a Kenwood restaurant opening , where an obsession with fermentation turned from a hobby into a thriving business. Now, with sold-out fermentation classes at the Sonic Community Center and a new pilot series, "Jarring Everything" , Sam is expanding their culinary influence and  currently raising sponsorship to bring the show to life on Eat This Network.

Tune in as we dive into the wild world of fermentation, the artistry of balancing bold flavors, and the adventurous life journey of an amazing woman! 

]]> From humble beginnings with Top Ramen dinners in a big Hawaiian family to becoming a fermentation queen  and thriving business owner, Sam Paone has crafted a unique path through food, music, and business. As the owner of Golden State Pickle Network/Collective Cultures, Sam turns everyday ingredients into extraordinary flavors—think kimchi dressings, bold aiolis, and more.


From music school in Denver to the restaurant kitchens of Berkeley, Sam helped advise on  a Kenwood restaurant opening , where an obsession with fermentation turned from a hobby into a thriving business. Now, with sold-out fermentation classes at the Sonic Community Center and a new pilot series, "Jarring Everything" , Sam is expanding their culinary influence and  currently raising sponsorship to bring the show to life on Eat This Network.

Tune in as we dive into the wild world of fermentation, the artistry of balancing bold flavors, and the adventurous life journey of an amazing woman! 

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:43:41 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2729 From humble beginnings with Top Ramen dinners in a big Hawaiian family to becoming a fermentation queen  and thriving business owner, Sam Paone has crafted a unique path through food, music, and business. As the owner of Golden State Pickle Network/Collective Cultures, Sam turns everyday ingredients into extraordinary flavors—think kimchi dressings, bold aiolis, and more.


From music school in Denver to the restaurant kitchens of Berkeley, Sam helped advise on  a Kenwood restaurant opening , where an obsession with fermentation turned from a hobby into a thriving business. Now, with sold-out fermentation classes at the Sonic Community Center and a new pilot series, "Jarring Everything" , Sam is expanding their culinary influence and  currently raising sponsorship to bring the show to life on Eat This Network.

Tune in as we dive into the wild world of fermentation, the artistry of balancing bold flavors, and the adventurous life journey of an amazing woman! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No From Hive to Table: A Chef’s Journey with Anthony Fontaine 44 44 From Hive to Table: A Chef’s Journey with Anthony Fontaine full 95f40cea-4d8d-4d3d-9c68-f9a2829ad1d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f1a409e In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Fontaine, a chef, teacher, and beekeeper who brings a touch of Normandy, France, to the heart of Northern California. From Berkeley to  Petaluma, Anthony has not only planted roots but infused his communities with the warmth and depth of French cuisine.


Teaching at the Sonoma Community Center, he believes a meal is more than just food—it’s an experience, an atmosphere, and an opportunity to bring people together. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “Find your own answer around the table.” Through his classes, he inspires home cooks to embrace independence in the kitchen, particularly teens in the Kitchen on Fire program in Berkeley, where he fosters confidence and creativity in young chefs.


Beyond the classroom, Anthony is passionate about knife skills and classic French bistro cooking, which he aims to bring to his classes at SCC. But his love for food extends beyond the kitchen—he is also a dedicated beekeeper. A fascinating journey indeed!!

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Fontaine, a chef, teacher, and beekeeper who brings a touch of Normandy, France, to the heart of Northern California. From Berkeley to  Petaluma, Anthony has not only planted roots but infused his communities with the warmth and depth of French cuisine.


Teaching at the Sonoma Community Center, he believes a meal is more than just food—it’s an experience, an atmosphere, and an opportunity to bring people together. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “Find your own answer around the table.” Through his classes, he inspires home cooks to embrace independence in the kitchen, particularly teens in the Kitchen on Fire program in Berkeley, where he fosters confidence and creativity in young chefs.


Beyond the classroom, Anthony is passionate about knife skills and classic French bistro cooking, which he aims to bring to his classes at SCC. But his love for food extends beyond the kitchen—he is also a dedicated beekeeper. A fascinating journey indeed!!

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:46:47 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3831 In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Fontaine, a chef, teacher, and beekeeper who brings a touch of Normandy, France, to the heart of Northern California. From Berkeley to  Petaluma, Anthony has not only planted roots but infused his communities with the warmth and depth of French cuisine.


Teaching at the Sonoma Community Center, he believes a meal is more than just food—it’s an experience, an atmosphere, and an opportunity to bring people together. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “Find your own answer around the table.” Through his classes, he inspires home cooks to embrace independence in the kitchen, particularly teens in the Kitchen on Fire program in Berkeley, where he fosters confidence and creativity in young chefs.


Beyond the classroom, Anthony is passionate about knife skills and classic French bistro cooking, which he aims to bring to his classes at SCC. But his love for food extends beyond the kitchen—he is also a dedicated beekeeper. A fascinating journey indeed!!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Christian Moses: Shaping Stories in Clay 43 43 Christian Moses: Shaping Stories in Clay full bbf32382-88ea-4c58-845f-2652b4d403bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/72fa0581 Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Christian Moses is the 2025 Sonoma Ceramics Artist in Residence and kicks off the pod with a deep dive into his whimsical world of ceramics, where nostalgia meets New York’s rich cultural history. Born and raised in Harlem and Brooklyn with five siblings, Christian’s ceramics journey really took off in 2020 with his handcrafted, unconventional ceramic designs filled with whimsical illustrations started gathering attention.

We talk about his early hustle, launching a skateboard  deck design business at just 16, his love for bones shirts, and how his latest work draws inspiration from the iconic Pelle jackets that defined hip-hop style in the ‘70s. Tune in for a conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and  a slice of the Christian Moses story!

]]> Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Christian Moses is the 2025 Sonoma Ceramics Artist in Residence and kicks off the pod with a deep dive into his whimsical world of ceramics, where nostalgia meets New York’s rich cultural history. Born and raised in Harlem and Brooklyn with five siblings, Christian’s ceramics journey really took off in 2020 with his handcrafted, unconventional ceramic designs filled with whimsical illustrations started gathering attention.

We talk about his early hustle, launching a skateboard  deck design business at just 16, his love for bones shirts, and how his latest work draws inspiration from the iconic Pelle jackets that defined hip-hop style in the ‘70s. Tune in for a conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and  a slice of the Christian Moses story!

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3078 Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Christian Moses is the 2025 Sonoma Ceramics Artist in Residence and kicks off the pod with a deep dive into his whimsical world of ceramics, where nostalgia meets New York’s rich cultural history. Born and raised in Harlem and Brooklyn with five siblings, Christian’s ceramics journey really took off in 2020 with his handcrafted, unconventional ceramic designs filled with whimsical illustrations started gathering attention.

We talk about his early hustle, launching a skateboard  deck design business at just 16, his love for bones shirts, and how his latest work draws inspiration from the iconic Pelle jackets that defined hip-hop style in the ‘70s. Tune in for a conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and  a slice of the Christian Moses story!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Art, Community, and Controlled Chaos: The SCC Podcast Party! 42 42 Art, Community, and Controlled Chaos: The SCC Podcast Party! full f0e9d470-8356-423a-bb10-07b7db0b9b4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb3c8bbc Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 4375 Sonoma, Community Center No TEAM Tony Gonzalez! 41 41 TEAM Tony Gonzalez! full 85c67a80-9250-4b5e-bab0-acdefe03a236 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c291d77 Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Tony Gonzalez, the Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company. Tony opens up about his deep-seated belief in the power of teamwork and how it shapes his work in theater, family and life. 

 From his Ohio roots to the dazzling lights of Broadway, Tony shares his incredible journey as a performer and associate choreographer in the hit musical "Mama Mia," which took him around the globe for over 10 years.  He shares his enthusiasm and love for the incredible family and community of the Transcendence Theater Co.  

With a passion for positivity and an infectious enthusiasm, Tony’s story is a testament to following your dreams. Plus, we'll delve into his love for Mexican food and traveling!  Get ready for an upbeat and heartwarming episode filled with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of the performing arts.

]]> Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Tony Gonzalez, the Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company. Tony opens up about his deep-seated belief in the power of teamwork and how it shapes his work in theater, family and life. 

 From his Ohio roots to the dazzling lights of Broadway, Tony shares his incredible journey as a performer and associate choreographer in the hit musical "Mama Mia," which took him around the globe for over 10 years.  He shares his enthusiasm and love for the incredible family and community of the Transcendence Theater Co.  

With a passion for positivity and an infectious enthusiasm, Tony’s story is a testament to following your dreams. Plus, we'll delve into his love for Mexican food and traveling!  Get ready for an upbeat and heartwarming episode filled with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of the performing arts.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:59:55 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3138 Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Tony Gonzalez, the Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company. Tony opens up about his deep-seated belief in the power of teamwork and how it shapes his work in theater, family and life. 

 From his Ohio roots to the dazzling lights of Broadway, Tony shares his incredible journey as a performer and associate choreographer in the hit musical "Mama Mia," which took him around the globe for over 10 years.  He shares his enthusiasm and love for the incredible family and community of the Transcendence Theater Co.  

With a passion for positivity and an infectious enthusiasm, Tony’s story is a testament to following your dreams. Plus, we'll delve into his love for Mexican food and traveling!  Get ready for an upbeat and heartwarming episode filled with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of the performing arts.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Creative Currents with Azelia Mazur 40 40 Creative Currents with Azelia Mazur full 07fee2e6-cc89-4211-a9f6-ac7073d5b675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89549c03 Meet Azelia Mazur, the warm and vibrant Sonoma Ceramics studio tech and assistant, as she invites you into her world of creativity and connection. In this episode, Azelia shares her journey growing up with Deaf parents, becoming bilingual in ASL, and how these experiences shaped her unique perspective. From milking water buffalo to creating wild and wonderful ceramics, she blends her passions into an extraordinary life. Listen in as Azelia talks about her favorite foods, her love of swing dancing, and the joy she finds in building community through art and movement. It’s a heartfelt, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

]]> Meet Azelia Mazur, the warm and vibrant Sonoma Ceramics studio tech and assistant, as she invites you into her world of creativity and connection. In this episode, Azelia shares her journey growing up with Deaf parents, becoming bilingual in ASL, and how these experiences shaped her unique perspective. From milking water buffalo to creating wild and wonderful ceramics, she blends her passions into an extraordinary life. Listen in as Azelia talks about her favorite foods, her love of swing dancing, and the joy she finds in building community through art and movement. It’s a heartfelt, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3355 Meet Azelia Mazur, the warm and vibrant Sonoma Ceramics studio tech and assistant, as she invites you into her world of creativity and connection. In this episode, Azelia shares her journey growing up with Deaf parents, becoming bilingual in ASL, and how these experiences shaped her unique perspective. From milking water buffalo to creating wild and wonderful ceramics, she blends her passions into an extraordinary life. Listen in as Azelia talks about her favorite foods, her love of swing dancing, and the joy she finds in building community through art and movement. It’s a heartfelt, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Artistry Unbound Artist in Residence, Kate Rusek 39 39 Artistry Unbound Artist in Residence, Kate Rusek full 0ea16439-65f6-4e08-a9e7-0dab5ae2ef2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc98b557 Meg Billingham, Director of Sonoma Ceramics, co-hosts the podcast and we dive into the immersive creative journey

of interdisciplinary artist, Kate Rusek. Kate is based in the vibrant heart of New York City and is currently the Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Sonoma Ceramics at SCC.  Her upcoming exhibit, Filtering the Feast  will be in SCC Gallery 212 from Nov 23- Dec 23, 2024.

 

Kate describes her work as "maximalist biophilic forms, combining valuable and value-less materials through a lens of ‘naturalness’, and an interrogation of deep time. My practice is a means to examine climate grief, ecological collapse, loss, and heartbreak through a lens of organic abundance. My work is an action to reshape anthropogenic ruin into an act of eco-future making."    . 


 Kate also takes us behind the scenes and describes her role on the costume design team at SNL(Saturday Night Live), current and past design projects and the need to surround herself in nature as a recent explorer of trail running in the hills of Sonoma. Prepare for an insightful journey that challenges perceptions, illuminates craftsmanship and learn more about a visual artist whose life is full of curiosity.

]]> Meg Billingham, Director of Sonoma Ceramics, co-hosts the podcast and we dive into the immersive creative journey

of interdisciplinary artist, Kate Rusek. Kate is based in the vibrant heart of New York City and is currently the Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Sonoma Ceramics at SCC.  Her upcoming exhibit, Filtering the Feast  will be in SCC Gallery 212 from Nov 23- Dec 23, 2024.

 

Kate describes her work as "maximalist biophilic forms, combining valuable and value-less materials through a lens of ‘naturalness’, and an interrogation of deep time. My practice is a means to examine climate grief, ecological collapse, loss, and heartbreak through a lens of organic abundance. My work is an action to reshape anthropogenic ruin into an act of eco-future making."    . 


 Kate also takes us behind the scenes and describes her role on the costume design team at SNL(Saturday Night Live), current and past design projects and the need to surround herself in nature as a recent explorer of trail running in the hills of Sonoma. Prepare for an insightful journey that challenges perceptions, illuminates craftsmanship and learn more about a visual artist whose life is full of curiosity.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:09:27 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2888 Meg Billingham, Director of Sonoma Ceramics, co-hosts the podcast and we dive into the immersive creative journey

of interdisciplinary artist, Kate Rusek. Kate is based in the vibrant heart of New York City and is currently the Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Sonoma Ceramics at SCC.  Her upcoming exhibit, Filtering the Feast  will be in SCC Gallery 212 from Nov 23- Dec 23, 2024.

 

Kate describes her work as "maximalist biophilic forms, combining valuable and value-less materials through a lens of ‘naturalness’, and an interrogation of deep time. My practice is a means to examine climate grief, ecological collapse, loss, and heartbreak through a lens of organic abundance. My work is an action to reshape anthropogenic ruin into an act of eco-future making."    . 


 Kate also takes us behind the scenes and describes her role on the costume design team at SNL(Saturday Night Live), current and past design projects and the need to surround herself in nature as a recent explorer of trail running in the hills of Sonoma. Prepare for an insightful journey that challenges perceptions, illuminates craftsmanship and learn more about a visual artist whose life is full of curiosity.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Kelly Autumn "Everything on the Table" 37 37 Kelly Autumn "Everything on the Table" full e556acd7-13ea-4f69-8ce2-bac1e5599723 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7233bd1 Kelly Autumn is an American Asian visual artist and multidisciplinary printmaker based in Northern California. Currently, she is showcasing her solo exhibition, "Everything on the Table" at the Center. In this exhibition, Kelly draws inspiration from her unique upbringing in a dome during the 1970s, raised by a free-spirited, DIY, back-to-the-earth family.


Her artistic journey has taken her through various creative endeavors, including owning a small cooperative arts and crafts store in the East Bay, before ultimately finding her passion for printmaking at Diablo College. 


IKelly provides Printmaking 101 for us and  by breaking  down the essentials of intaglio, monoprinting, relief, and screen printing. She also explores various methods, from woodblock printing to linocut, and the innovative and fun use of materials such as Legos, recycled items, and even veggies! 


]]> Kelly Autumn is an American Asian visual artist and multidisciplinary printmaker based in Northern California. Currently, she is showcasing her solo exhibition, "Everything on the Table" at the Center. In this exhibition, Kelly draws inspiration from her unique upbringing in a dome during the 1970s, raised by a free-spirited, DIY, back-to-the-earth family.


Her artistic journey has taken her through various creative endeavors, including owning a small cooperative arts and crafts store in the East Bay, before ultimately finding her passion for printmaking at Diablo College. 


IKelly provides Printmaking 101 for us and  by breaking  down the essentials of intaglio, monoprinting, relief, and screen printing. She also explores various methods, from woodblock printing to linocut, and the innovative and fun use of materials such as Legos, recycled items, and even veggies! 


]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3156 Kelly Autumn is an American Asian visual artist and multidisciplinary printmaker based in Northern California. Currently, she is showcasing her solo exhibition, "Everything on the Table" at the Center. In this exhibition, Kelly draws inspiration from her unique upbringing in a dome during the 1970s, raised by a free-spirited, DIY, back-to-the-earth family.


Her artistic journey has taken her through various creative endeavors, including owning a small cooperative arts and crafts store in the East Bay, before ultimately finding her passion for printmaking at Diablo College. 


IKelly provides Printmaking 101 for us and  by breaking  down the essentials of intaglio, monoprinting, relief, and screen printing. She also explores various methods, from woodblock printing to linocut, and the innovative and fun use of materials such as Legos, recycled items, and even veggies! 


]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Episode 36: Sophia de Leon Sanchez Flamenco, Música y ¡ Viva la vida! 36 36 Episode 36: Sophia de Leon Sanchez Flamenco, Música y ¡ Viva la vida! full 504ce076-60e2-466c-90e7-c627e318e7c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3b551c8 Hot musical vibes as we sit down with multi talented Sophia De Leon Sanchez,  a flamenco dancer, musician, songstress and beautiful human with a zest for life! 

First time podcast moment-  Sophia sings us a soulful version of Cucurrucucú Paloma. We talk about growing up in Chicago with deep multi-cultural roots  and early exposure to dance and music through her family and neighborhood. We also talk about life in Sonoma with su amor, Frank Orrall, new friends and community and of course favorite food choices including where to get delectable beef tongue/ lengua. Get excited for upcoming classes and performances with Sophia! 

]]> Hot musical vibes as we sit down with multi talented Sophia De Leon Sanchez,  a flamenco dancer, musician, songstress and beautiful human with a zest for life! 

First time podcast moment-  Sophia sings us a soulful version of Cucurrucucú Paloma. We talk about growing up in Chicago with deep multi-cultural roots  and early exposure to dance and music through her family and neighborhood. We also talk about life in Sonoma with su amor, Frank Orrall, new friends and community and of course favorite food choices including where to get delectable beef tongue/ lengua. Get excited for upcoming classes and performances with Sophia! 

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2664 Hot musical vibes as we sit down with multi talented Sophia De Leon Sanchez,  a flamenco dancer, musician, songstress and beautiful human with a zest for life! 

First time podcast moment-  Sophia sings us a soulful version of Cucurrucucú Paloma. We talk about growing up in Chicago with deep multi-cultural roots  and early exposure to dance and music through her family and neighborhood. We also talk about life in Sonoma with su amor, Frank Orrall, new friends and community and of course favorite food choices including where to get delectable beef tongue/ lengua. Get excited for upcoming classes and performances with Sophia! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No The One and Only Eric Jackson! 35 35 The One and Only Eric Jackson! full 7cb14b41-f755-46b0-95b5-d634e6dba93b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b6dbeec Eric Jackson stops by Sonoma and doubles up a visit and interview with Molly Spencer of the Sonoma Community Center podcast and Cat Smith of the KSVY 91.3 radio show Hollywood and W. Napa! Eric' is currently Associate Artistic & Outreach Director at Pioneer Theatre Co in Salt Lake City , UT and returns to Sonoma for Trancendence Theater Co. summer production! We know and love him as former Creative Director and Trashion Fashion lead at the Center.


 In a whirlwind of energy and love - Eric shares his roots and passion in finding theater, current projects and productions (including Tracendence Theater Co) record breaking 11 plays on a recent NYC trip and plays he would love to see come to life. We also talk Trashion, time at the Center and small town moments when Jerome the mailman recognizes you whipping around Sonoma!


]]> Eric Jackson stops by Sonoma and doubles up a visit and interview with Molly Spencer of the Sonoma Community Center podcast and Cat Smith of the KSVY 91.3 radio show Hollywood and W. Napa! Eric' is currently Associate Artistic & Outreach Director at Pioneer Theatre Co in Salt Lake City , UT and returns to Sonoma for Trancendence Theater Co. summer production! We know and love him as former Creative Director and Trashion Fashion lead at the Center.


 In a whirlwind of energy and love - Eric shares his roots and passion in finding theater, current projects and productions (including Tracendence Theater Co) record breaking 11 plays on a recent NYC trip and plays he would love to see come to life. We also talk Trashion, time at the Center and small town moments when Jerome the mailman recognizes you whipping around Sonoma!


]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3128 Eric Jackson stops by Sonoma and doubles up a visit and interview with Molly Spencer of the Sonoma Community Center podcast and Cat Smith of the KSVY 91.3 radio show Hollywood and W. Napa! Eric' is currently Associate Artistic & Outreach Director at Pioneer Theatre Co in Salt Lake City , UT and returns to Sonoma for Trancendence Theater Co. summer production! We know and love him as former Creative Director and Trashion Fashion lead at the Center.


 In a whirlwind of energy and love - Eric shares his roots and passion in finding theater, current projects and productions (including Tracendence Theater Co) record breaking 11 plays on a recent NYC trip and plays he would love to see come to life. We also talk Trashion, time at the Center and small town moments when Jerome the mailman recognizes you whipping around Sonoma!


]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Episode 34: Hometown Hits with Hilary Campbell (+ cartooning & comedy chats!) 34 34 Episode 34: Hometown Hits with Hilary Campbell (+ cartooning & comedy chats!) full 11205255-9125-4f91-bff8-8f9ce0fde5e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30695706 Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is living the dream! A multi-talented New Yorker cartoonist, author, comedian, and filmmaker. Her debut memoir, *Murder Book*, snagged the title of Best Graphic Novel of the Year at the 2022 Midwest Publishing Awards, solidifying her spot in the creative cosmos. With a knack for humor and insight, she has illustrated acclaimed books like *Feminist Fight Club* and *Are You My Uber?*, and her eagerly awaited second memoir, *The Joy of Snacking*, is set to grace bookshelves in 2025.
But before she became the queen of quirk and comic genius, Hilary was just a Sonoma girl with a love for Happy Dog, roller skating the bike path, and starting the dance team at Sonoma Valley High School. Oh, and let's not forget her cartooning roots at the beloved old-school movie rental gem, Movie Merchants, where she learned the cartooning ropes from the unforgettable Scott… uh, what was his last name again? It’s on the tip of her tongue, but that’s the magic of nostalgia! Hilary is a testament to how the quirks of our upbringing can shape our creative journeys.

]]> Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is living the dream! A multi-talented New Yorker cartoonist, author, comedian, and filmmaker. Her debut memoir, *Murder Book*, snagged the title of Best Graphic Novel of the Year at the 2022 Midwest Publishing Awards, solidifying her spot in the creative cosmos. With a knack for humor and insight, she has illustrated acclaimed books like *Feminist Fight Club* and *Are You My Uber?*, and her eagerly awaited second memoir, *The Joy of Snacking*, is set to grace bookshelves in 2025.
But before she became the queen of quirk and comic genius, Hilary was just a Sonoma girl with a love for Happy Dog, roller skating the bike path, and starting the dance team at Sonoma Valley High School. Oh, and let's not forget her cartooning roots at the beloved old-school movie rental gem, Movie Merchants, where she learned the cartooning ropes from the unforgettable Scott… uh, what was his last name again? It’s on the tip of her tongue, but that’s the magic of nostalgia! Hilary is a testament to how the quirks of our upbringing can shape our creative journeys.

]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:23:33 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3025 Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is living the dream! A multi-talented New Yorker cartoonist, author, comedian, and filmmaker. Her debut memoir, *Murder Book*, snagged the title of Best Graphic Novel of the Year at the 2022 Midwest Publishing Awards, solidifying her spot in the creative cosmos. With a knack for humor and insight, she has illustrated acclaimed books like *Feminist Fight Club* and *Are You My Uber?*, and her eagerly awaited second memoir, *The Joy of Snacking*, is set to grace bookshelves in 2025.
But before she became the queen of quirk and comic genius, Hilary was just a Sonoma girl with a love for Happy Dog, roller skating the bike path, and starting the dance team at Sonoma Valley High School. Oh, and let's not forget her cartooning roots at the beloved old-school movie rental gem, Movie Merchants, where she learned the cartooning ropes from the unforgettable Scott… uh, what was his last name again? It’s on the tip of her tongue, but that’s the magic of nostalgia! Hilary is a testament to how the quirks of our upbringing can shape our creative journeys.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Pulling Strings with Puppeteer Lee Armstrong! 33 33 Pulling Strings with Puppeteer Lee Armstrong! full 582c3178-37b3-472b-8a03-bbc31ae3cd8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f30d788 Lee Armstrong is co-owner, producer and puppeteer at Images In Motion Inc.,  a company that specializes in puppetry for TV and film.

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Lee went looking for a job in the Arts and after Canada ManPower shared they did not even have an arts folder- Lee had them create one. Low and behold - one job came through the next day seeking a puppeteer and the rest is history!

She worked on Canadian network TV for ten years, including three years as a puppeteer on Jim Henson’s Emmy winning “Fraggle Rock.” Partial credits also include: Fraggle Rock, Follow That Bird, Monkeybone, Being John Malkovich, etc.She is a recipient of two regional Emmys, as a producer/writer and puppeteer.  work has been a key part of videos that have earned awards the National Ad Council, national Telly Awards, and more.

She is the  President of the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild  and shares all about the upcoming 2024 Puppet Festival taking place August 2024 right here at the Sonoma Community Center!

]]> Lee Armstrong is co-owner, producer and puppeteer at Images In Motion Inc.,  a company that specializes in puppetry for TV and film.

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Lee went looking for a job in the Arts and after Canada ManPower shared they did not even have an arts folder- Lee had them create one. Low and behold - one job came through the next day seeking a puppeteer and the rest is history!

She worked on Canadian network TV for ten years, including three years as a puppeteer on Jim Henson’s Emmy winning “Fraggle Rock.” Partial credits also include: Fraggle Rock, Follow That Bird, Monkeybone, Being John Malkovich, etc.She is a recipient of two regional Emmys, as a producer/writer and puppeteer.  work has been a key part of videos that have earned awards the National Ad Council, national Telly Awards, and more.

She is the  President of the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild  and shares all about the upcoming 2024 Puppet Festival taking place August 2024 right here at the Sonoma Community Center!

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2879 Lee Armstrong is co-owner, producer and puppeteer at Images In Motion Inc.,  a company that specializes in puppetry for TV and film.

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Lee went looking for a job in the Arts and after Canada ManPower shared they did not even have an arts folder- Lee had them create one. Low and behold - one job came through the next day seeking a puppeteer and the rest is history!

She worked on Canadian network TV for ten years, including three years as a puppeteer on Jim Henson’s Emmy winning “Fraggle Rock.” Partial credits also include: Fraggle Rock, Follow That Bird, Monkeybone, Being John Malkovich, etc.She is a recipient of two regional Emmys, as a producer/writer and puppeteer.  work has been a key part of videos that have earned awards the National Ad Council, national Telly Awards, and more.

She is the  President of the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild  and shares all about the upcoming 2024 Puppet Festival taking place August 2024 right here at the Sonoma Community Center!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Claire Carlomagno: The Magic of Plants and Community 32 32 Claire Carlomagno: The Magic of Plants and Community full bb5f341c-ccab-4a56-a9ee-a3478af35fc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b24a7b2  Claire shares their magic to living an organic and authentic life! We talk to this "master of disguise" (as Gerardo calls them) and learn all about how they are a born Sonoman with deep Italian roots, and a clinical herbalist and teacher at the CA. School of Herbal Studies. They share their rich past rich in farming with the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley and a former student/farmer of Green String Farms founded by Bob Cannard - the grandfather of local, organic agriculture. 

  Currently, Claire is the liaison for Queer Art Club & Queer Art Camp, an SCC and Positive Images program for LGBTQIA+ teens. She leads fiber arts/sewing instruction at SCC as well as an assistant at the Kala Stein Ceramics studio. 

 We fall down the rabbit hole of which top five herbs and flowers you would choose?

]]>  Claire shares their magic to living an organic and authentic life! We talk to this "master of disguise" (as Gerardo calls them) and learn all about how they are a born Sonoman with deep Italian roots, and a clinical herbalist and teacher at the CA. School of Herbal Studies. They share their rich past rich in farming with the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley and a former student/farmer of Green String Farms founded by Bob Cannard - the grandfather of local, organic agriculture. 

  Currently, Claire is the liaison for Queer Art Club & Queer Art Camp, an SCC and Positive Images program for LGBTQIA+ teens. She leads fiber arts/sewing instruction at SCC as well as an assistant at the Kala Stein Ceramics studio. 

 We fall down the rabbit hole of which top five herbs and flowers you would choose?

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3653  Claire shares their magic to living an organic and authentic life! We talk to this "master of disguise" (as Gerardo calls them) and learn all about how they are a born Sonoman with deep Italian roots, and a clinical herbalist and teacher at the CA. School of Herbal Studies. They share their rich past rich in farming with the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley and a former student/farmer of Green String Farms founded by Bob Cannard - the grandfather of local, organic agriculture. 

  Currently, Claire is the liaison for Queer Art Club & Queer Art Camp, an SCC and Positive Images program for LGBTQIA+ teens. She leads fiber arts/sewing instruction at SCC as well as an assistant at the Kala Stein Ceramics studio. 

 We fall down the rabbit hole of which top five herbs and flowers you would choose?

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Nao Kobayashi - Puppetry, Performance and Dance 31 31 Nao Kobayashi - Puppetry, Performance and Dance full 83d03a6e-cfdc-4222-90f8-606cdb305fe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e19c8ec0 Nao Kobayashi Is a interdisciplinary artist and 2024 Trashion Fashion "Most Theatrical" Designer . She explores expressional and contemplative art through puppetry, costume, butoh dance and performance. She shares her story of feeling like an outsider in Japan and America and finding her voice through performance art and mindful expression. She continues her ongoing expansive journey to cross borders and nurture culture with creative solutions. 

]]> Nao Kobayashi Is a interdisciplinary artist and 2024 Trashion Fashion "Most Theatrical" Designer . She explores expressional and contemplative art through puppetry, costume, butoh dance and performance. She shares her story of feeling like an outsider in Japan and America and finding her voice through performance art and mindful expression. She continues her ongoing expansive journey to cross borders and nurture culture with creative solutions. 

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3385 Nao Kobayashi Is a interdisciplinary artist and 2024 Trashion Fashion "Most Theatrical" Designer . She explores expressional and contemplative art through puppetry, costume, butoh dance and performance. She shares her story of feeling like an outsider in Japan and America and finding her voice through performance art and mindful expression. She continues her ongoing expansive journey to cross borders and nurture culture with creative solutions. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Artist in Residence; Haylie Jimenez Storytelling through Clay, Animation and Tattoos 30 30 Artist in Residence; Haylie Jimenez Storytelling through Clay, Animation and Tattoos full f14095e0-439a-4a06-a881-4a9c4423d1ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ac27984 Haylie Jimenez is the 2024 Sonoma Ceramics ceramics artist in residence ( SCC program) and she's the visual  arts bada**  you you want to be when you grow up. We go on the journey from her birth in Orlando, growing up in rural Georgia, attending  the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the wide open spaces on Montana and now here in CA at the time.   
  Cool as a cucumber,  she is a BIPOC artist who lives life and expresses her world through figurative illustration,  ceramics, stop animation and tattooing. 

We fall  down the rabbit hole of stories of her identical twin sister; Sydnie, anime,  snakes, ceviche, Southern  upbringing, and of course her upcoming Gallery Exhibit, "Now we're Cooking with Grease!" opening  June 1st at the Sonoma Community Center. 

]]> Haylie Jimenez is the 2024 Sonoma Ceramics ceramics artist in residence ( SCC program) and she's the visual  arts bada**  you you want to be when you grow up. We go on the journey from her birth in Orlando, growing up in rural Georgia, attending  the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the wide open spaces on Montana and now here in CA at the time.   
  Cool as a cucumber,  she is a BIPOC artist who lives life and expresses her world through figurative illustration,  ceramics, stop animation and tattooing. 

We fall  down the rabbit hole of stories of her identical twin sister; Sydnie, anime,  snakes, ceviche, Southern  upbringing, and of course her upcoming Gallery Exhibit, "Now we're Cooking with Grease!" opening  June 1st at the Sonoma Community Center. 

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3356 Haylie Jimenez is the 2024 Sonoma Ceramics ceramics artist in residence ( SCC program) and she's the visual  arts bada**  you you want to be when you grow up. We go on the journey from her birth in Orlando, growing up in rural Georgia, attending  the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the wide open spaces on Montana and now here in CA at the time.   
  Cool as a cucumber,  she is a BIPOC artist who lives life and expresses her world through figurative illustration,  ceramics, stop animation and tattooing. 

We fall  down the rabbit hole of stories of her identical twin sister; Sydnie, anime,  snakes, ceviche, Southern  upbringing, and of course her upcoming Gallery Exhibit, "Now we're Cooking with Grease!" opening  June 1st at the Sonoma Community Center. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Hello Girls! with Sonoma Arts Live Director, Maeve Smith 29 29 Hello Girls! with Sonoma Arts Live Director, Maeve Smith full e4c63ae2-e339-4304-a682-ab5adbf206c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba7789f4 Back for a second time is Maeve Smith! This time as director of Sonoma Arts Live's musical, "The Hello Girls." The compelling and  true story of Hello Girls was the name for American female switchboard operators sworn into the U.S Army in World War I as the first female soldiers. They served as bilingual telephone operators on the front line that helped shape the outcome of the war before they even had the right to vote. Ignored for decades and forgotten by history now comes a resurgence to recognize these amazing women! Maeve discovered that one of them, Juliette Louise Courtial Smith, is buried just down the street from the Sonoma Community Center  at Saint Francis Solano Cemetery here in Sonoma, CA. 

Passionate and an experienced theater professional Maeve will bring Hello Girls to the Rotary stage April 19th - May 5th, 2024. Also let's get these women a Congressional Gold Medal! Writeto your Senator and Representatives to award "The Hello Girls" a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ and type in Hello Girls.

]]> Back for a second time is Maeve Smith! This time as director of Sonoma Arts Live's musical, "The Hello Girls." The compelling and  true story of Hello Girls was the name for American female switchboard operators sworn into the U.S Army in World War I as the first female soldiers. They served as bilingual telephone operators on the front line that helped shape the outcome of the war before they even had the right to vote. Ignored for decades and forgotten by history now comes a resurgence to recognize these amazing women! Maeve discovered that one of them, Juliette Louise Courtial Smith, is buried just down the street from the Sonoma Community Center  at Saint Francis Solano Cemetery here in Sonoma, CA. 

Passionate and an experienced theater professional Maeve will bring Hello Girls to the Rotary stage April 19th - May 5th, 2024. Also let's get these women a Congressional Gold Medal! Writeto your Senator and Representatives to award "The Hello Girls" a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ and type in Hello Girls.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2252 Back for a second time is Maeve Smith! This time as director of Sonoma Arts Live's musical, "The Hello Girls." The compelling and  true story of Hello Girls was the name for American female switchboard operators sworn into the U.S Army in World War I as the first female soldiers. They served as bilingual telephone operators on the front line that helped shape the outcome of the war before they even had the right to vote. Ignored for decades and forgotten by history now comes a resurgence to recognize these amazing women! Maeve discovered that one of them, Juliette Louise Courtial Smith, is buried just down the street from the Sonoma Community Center  at Saint Francis Solano Cemetery here in Sonoma, CA. 

Passionate and an experienced theater professional Maeve will bring Hello Girls to the Rotary stage April 19th - May 5th, 2024. Also let's get these women a Congressional Gold Medal! Writeto your Senator and Representatives to award "The Hello Girls" a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ and type in Hello Girls.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No The Duke of the Dumpster: Robert Stickley - Trashion Fashion Special! 28 28 The Duke of the Dumpster: Robert Stickley - Trashion Fashion Special! full 8bc529c0-778e-4bff-b6b4-a9424ccb9898 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d0eb6a8 "The Duke of the Dumpster"- Robert Stickley, stops by to chat! Trashion Fashion winning Designer, prior Trashion judge and all around fun loving chap tells us all about how his one of a kind creations come to life  -from rubbish to the runway! We get details  on his unusual foraging for materials and how his designs draw inspiration from historical references and his roots from his homeland, Scotland. We chat about his early punk rock band days, opening up for Siouxsie and the Banshees and his favorite local cuisine from around the world Sonoma and Scotland. Finishing off with mention his music, painting and multimedia collage- it's a good time when this the Duke is around! 

]]> "The Duke of the Dumpster"- Robert Stickley, stops by to chat! Trashion Fashion winning Designer, prior Trashion judge and all around fun loving chap tells us all about how his one of a kind creations come to life  -from rubbish to the runway! We get details  on his unusual foraging for materials and how his designs draw inspiration from historical references and his roots from his homeland, Scotland. We chat about his early punk rock band days, opening up for Siouxsie and the Banshees and his favorite local cuisine from around the world Sonoma and Scotland. Finishing off with mention his music, painting and multimedia collage- it's a good time when this the Duke is around! 

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:10:34 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3177 "The Duke of the Dumpster"- Robert Stickley, stops by to chat! Trashion Fashion winning Designer, prior Trashion judge and all around fun loving chap tells us all about how his one of a kind creations come to life  -from rubbish to the runway! We get details  on his unusual foraging for materials and how his designs draw inspiration from historical references and his roots from his homeland, Scotland. We chat about his early punk rock band days, opening up for Siouxsie and the Banshees and his favorite local cuisine from around the world Sonoma and Scotland. Finishing off with mention his music, painting and multimedia collage- it's a good time when this the Duke is around! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No School of Clay with Meg and Dan 27 27 School of Clay with Meg and Dan full 7a1ef76a-7d7a-46de-ab03-acde32cbfe7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a22a419 Ever wonder where clay is mined from around the world , the  history of ceramics or what  is a firing cone? Welcome to the beginner's guide to clay and ceramics with Meg Billingham and Dan Clauson. We take a fascinating ride into all things ceramics and in particular our amazing department of Sonoma Ceramics. We also talk Contemporary approaches to clay through performance, movement, and touch as well as beautiful synopsis of how it affects us all as we move and connect through our daily lives. Co host Cat Smith fills in for Gerardo this week! 

]]> Ever wonder where clay is mined from around the world , the  history of ceramics or what  is a firing cone? Welcome to the beginner's guide to clay and ceramics with Meg Billingham and Dan Clauson. We take a fascinating ride into all things ceramics and in particular our amazing department of Sonoma Ceramics. We also talk Contemporary approaches to clay through performance, movement, and touch as well as beautiful synopsis of how it affects us all as we move and connect through our daily lives. Co host Cat Smith fills in for Gerardo this week! 

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:07:26 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2867 Ever wonder where clay is mined from around the world , the  history of ceramics or what  is a firing cone? Welcome to the beginner's guide to clay and ceramics with Meg Billingham and Dan Clauson. We take a fascinating ride into all things ceramics and in particular our amazing department of Sonoma Ceramics. We also talk Contemporary approaches to clay through performance, movement, and touch as well as beautiful synopsis of how it affects us all as we move and connect through our daily lives. Co host Cat Smith fills in for Gerardo this week! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Locals Guide to Sonoma Valley! with Tim Zahner 26 26 Locals Guide to Sonoma Valley! with Tim Zahner full d48c541c-cd50-4d4b-825f-8cc30f71ce24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9433aad Tim Zahner from Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and our other favorite podcast, The Sonoma Spiel,  stops by and talks with Gerardo and Molly about recommendations,  best foodie spots and a behind-the-scenes look for those that want to know a true locals guide to  Sonoma. 

  We also learn how to pronounce Milwaukee  the right way "Mi-waukee" from Tim's time at college, coming back to CA and that there is a guy with an epic mustache in the basement of the VB. Besides a better bike rack for the Community Center, Tim really just wants to dance. 

]]> Tim Zahner from Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and our other favorite podcast, The Sonoma Spiel,  stops by and talks with Gerardo and Molly about recommendations,  best foodie spots and a behind-the-scenes look for those that want to know a true locals guide to  Sonoma. 

  We also learn how to pronounce Milwaukee  the right way "Mi-waukee" from Tim's time at college, coming back to CA and that there is a guy with an epic mustache in the basement of the VB. Besides a better bike rack for the Community Center, Tim really just wants to dance. 

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:22:35 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3613 Tim Zahner from Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and our other favorite podcast, The Sonoma Spiel,  stops by and talks with Gerardo and Molly about recommendations,  best foodie spots and a behind-the-scenes look for those that want to know a true locals guide to  Sonoma. 

  We also learn how to pronounce Milwaukee  the right way "Mi-waukee" from Tim's time at college, coming back to CA and that there is a guy with an epic mustache in the basement of the VB. Besides a better bike rack for the Community Center, Tim really just wants to dance. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Fearless and Fun! A Chat with Vanessa Rognlien, Executive Director of the Sonoma Community Center 25 25 Fearless and Fun! A Chat with Vanessa Rognlien, Executive Director of the Sonoma Community Center full 1a1fe3f0-3af7-44cb-9adb-013ac7db890b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5b0b2df Vanessa Glamore Ronglien has had various reinventions and career shifts throughout her life, including being a stylist, a student, a wife, an a cappella singer, and now the leader of Sonoma Community Center. Her leadership brings warmth, humanity and the fearless attitude that anything is possible at the Center. This interview will touch on her Puerto Rican roots, East Coast upbringing, and her journey to Los Angeles as a stylist then entering the nonprofit world and focus on art and outreach for children and the public. Overall, Ronglien is dedicated to making the dreams and ideas of the community a reality, with a strong focus on family and the arts.


]]> Vanessa Glamore Ronglien has had various reinventions and career shifts throughout her life, including being a stylist, a student, a wife, an a cappella singer, and now the leader of Sonoma Community Center. Her leadership brings warmth, humanity and the fearless attitude that anything is possible at the Center. This interview will touch on her Puerto Rican roots, East Coast upbringing, and her journey to Los Angeles as a stylist then entering the nonprofit world and focus on art and outreach for children and the public. Overall, Ronglien is dedicated to making the dreams and ideas of the community a reality, with a strong focus on family and the arts.


]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:53:55 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3305 Vanessa Glamore Ronglien has had various reinventions and career shifts throughout her life, including being a stylist, a student, a wife, an a cappella singer, and now the leader of Sonoma Community Center. Her leadership brings warmth, humanity and the fearless attitude that anything is possible at the Center. This interview will touch on her Puerto Rican roots, East Coast upbringing, and her journey to Los Angeles as a stylist then entering the nonprofit world and focus on art and outreach for children and the public. Overall, Ronglien is dedicated to making the dreams and ideas of the community a reality, with a strong focus on family and the arts.


]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Thank You 2023, Hello 2024! 24 24 Thank You 2023, Hello 2024! full 623ce4c4-8528-45a0-8321-f7a7ac85610d https://share.transistor.fm/s/df798923 The 2nd annual podcast party is here! Gerardo and Molly chat with the staff at SCC and get their take on lessons learned in 2023 and all the programs, events and goals for 2024 at the Community Center. Lots of talk about gallery shows, clay mining shortages, the 4th of July memories when SCC ran it with only 8 staff members and an eventful 2023. Not to make anyone's head spin but everyone shares about new open studios, summer events, upcoming gallery shows, Chili Bowl, and some new, exciting, and experimental classes. It's a fun and adventurous rabbit hole and a great way to get to know the new and familiar staff that make up the Sonoma Community Center family.

]]> The 2nd annual podcast party is here! Gerardo and Molly chat with the staff at SCC and get their take on lessons learned in 2023 and all the programs, events and goals for 2024 at the Community Center. Lots of talk about gallery shows, clay mining shortages, the 4th of July memories when SCC ran it with only 8 staff members and an eventful 2023. Not to make anyone's head spin but everyone shares about new open studios, summer events, upcoming gallery shows, Chili Bowl, and some new, exciting, and experimental classes. It's a fun and adventurous rabbit hole and a great way to get to know the new and familiar staff that make up the Sonoma Community Center family.

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:11:02 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 4001 The 2nd annual podcast party is here! Gerardo and Molly chat with the staff at SCC and get their take on lessons learned in 2023 and all the programs, events and goals for 2024 at the Community Center. Lots of talk about gallery shows, clay mining shortages, the 4th of July memories when SCC ran it with only 8 staff members and an eventful 2023. Not to make anyone's head spin but everyone shares about new open studios, summer events, upcoming gallery shows, Chili Bowl, and some new, exciting, and experimental classes. It's a fun and adventurous rabbit hole and a great way to get to know the new and familiar staff that make up the Sonoma Community Center family.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Mangiamo! with Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle 23 23 Mangiamo! with Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle full eedb828f-515b-4dd3-bc4b-9ab76e3d4dcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4f7700 Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle fills the halls with mouth watering aromas whenever she is teaching one of her popular, authentic Italian cooking and baking classes in the Rotary Kitchen here at The Center. We get the chance to chat with Maria about growing up in Venezuela with her Italian immigrant parents whose roots are from the Abruzzo region in Italy and has influenced much of cooking. After a stint in computer engineering, Maria decided to follow her passion and she graduated from California Culinary Academy in 2003, interned at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront and currently teaches all over the Bay Area. Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil."  A delightful and gracious interview, we love Maria's gusto for all things food and family!

]]> Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle fills the halls with mouth watering aromas whenever she is teaching one of her popular, authentic Italian cooking and baking classes in the Rotary Kitchen here at The Center. We get the chance to chat with Maria about growing up in Venezuela with her Italian immigrant parents whose roots are from the Abruzzo region in Italy and has influenced much of cooking. After a stint in computer engineering, Maria decided to follow her passion and she graduated from California Culinary Academy in 2003, interned at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront and currently teaches all over the Bay Area. Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil."  A delightful and gracious interview, we love Maria's gusto for all things food and family!

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:18:22 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2952 Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle fills the halls with mouth watering aromas whenever she is teaching one of her popular, authentic Italian cooking and baking classes in the Rotary Kitchen here at The Center. We get the chance to chat with Maria about growing up in Venezuela with her Italian immigrant parents whose roots are from the Abruzzo region in Italy and has influenced much of cooking. After a stint in computer engineering, Maria decided to follow her passion and she graduated from California Culinary Academy in 2003, interned at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront and currently teaches all over the Bay Area. Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil."  A delightful and gracious interview, we love Maria's gusto for all things food and family!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No It's a Family Affair: Theater, Wine and Gratitude with The Smiths 22 22 It's a Family Affair: Theater, Wine and Gratitude with The Smiths full 8bf41e99-e079-4c0b-b436-492c01e8a10e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8be5deed Stopping by to chat before a rehearsal of Sonoma Arts Live Theater Company production, Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical!  is Andrew, Maeve, Fiona and Teagan...The Smith family! Andrew is directing, Maeve and Fiona performing and of course the littlest, Teagan as Dad's "co-director." What a talented crew they are.  We talk about the family's love for the theater, growing up athletes, seeing the world performing on cruise ships, and putting down roots in Sonoma Valley. Maeve and Andrew, now working in the wine industry, discuss the driving force for everything, their family. The arching theme that pops up throughout this episode is the contagious gratitude and positivity the Smiths share.

]]> Stopping by to chat before a rehearsal of Sonoma Arts Live Theater Company production, Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical!  is Andrew, Maeve, Fiona and Teagan...The Smith family! Andrew is directing, Maeve and Fiona performing and of course the littlest, Teagan as Dad's "co-director." What a talented crew they are.  We talk about the family's love for the theater, growing up athletes, seeing the world performing on cruise ships, and putting down roots in Sonoma Valley. Maeve and Andrew, now working in the wine industry, discuss the driving force for everything, their family. The arching theme that pops up throughout this episode is the contagious gratitude and positivity the Smiths share.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:55:39 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2844 Stopping by to chat before a rehearsal of Sonoma Arts Live Theater Company production, Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical!  is Andrew, Maeve, Fiona and Teagan...The Smith family! Andrew is directing, Maeve and Fiona performing and of course the littlest, Teagan as Dad's "co-director." What a talented crew they are.  We talk about the family's love for the theater, growing up athletes, seeing the world performing on cruise ships, and putting down roots in Sonoma Valley. Maeve and Andrew, now working in the wine industry, discuss the driving force for everything, their family. The arching theme that pops up throughout this episode is the contagious gratitude and positivity the Smiths share.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No This Yearning for Longevity with Artist, Dan Clauson 21 21 This Yearning for Longevity with Artist, Dan Clauson full 8b4b69d0-f59a-4915-932d-968ffff3c346 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2308c3b Daniel Clauson is a Queer and Trans Artist who is  currently the Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Ceramics department of the Sonoma Community Center.

Dan utilizes their past experiences of gender dysphoria, relationships, and ‘home’ to influence their work and connects contradicting ideas of love and pain, trauma and acceptance, intimacy and ambiguity. This episode is Dan’s journey thus far from growing up in the Pacific Northwest, loss of love and friendship to drugs and the reality of navigating a broken medical system across the US to have access to  gender-affirming testosterone therapy and the  devastating numbers of survival rate amongst trans youth. This is also a conversation of Dan’s survival, wonders of the library, the influence of David Bowie and finding joy through art, ceramics, writing and community. 

 Dan will  have their solo exhibition, This Yearning for Longevity, Nov 18th - December 17th in Gallery 212 at the Sonoma Community Center.

]]> Daniel Clauson is a Queer and Trans Artist who is  currently the Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Ceramics department of the Sonoma Community Center.

Dan utilizes their past experiences of gender dysphoria, relationships, and ‘home’ to influence their work and connects contradicting ideas of love and pain, trauma and acceptance, intimacy and ambiguity. This episode is Dan’s journey thus far from growing up in the Pacific Northwest, loss of love and friendship to drugs and the reality of navigating a broken medical system across the US to have access to  gender-affirming testosterone therapy and the  devastating numbers of survival rate amongst trans youth. This is also a conversation of Dan’s survival, wonders of the library, the influence of David Bowie and finding joy through art, ceramics, writing and community. 

 Dan will  have their solo exhibition, This Yearning for Longevity, Nov 18th - December 17th in Gallery 212 at the Sonoma Community Center.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:55:45 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 4131 Daniel Clauson is a Queer and Trans Artist who is  currently the Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Ceramics department of the Sonoma Community Center.

Dan utilizes their past experiences of gender dysphoria, relationships, and ‘home’ to influence their work and connects contradicting ideas of love and pain, trauma and acceptance, intimacy and ambiguity. This episode is Dan’s journey thus far from growing up in the Pacific Northwest, loss of love and friendship to drugs and the reality of navigating a broken medical system across the US to have access to  gender-affirming testosterone therapy and the  devastating numbers of survival rate amongst trans youth. This is also a conversation of Dan’s survival, wonders of the library, the influence of David Bowie and finding joy through art, ceramics, writing and community. 

 Dan will  have their solo exhibition, This Yearning for Longevity, Nov 18th - December 17th in Gallery 212 at the Sonoma Community Center.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No UFOs, Alien, & Abductions with UFO Jim (Ledwith) 19 19 UFOs, Alien, & Abductions with UFO Jim (Ledwith) full 897882f0-a80a-4406-8baf-1a7484b80416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1efad56 It’s the interview you’ve all been waiting for! We sit down with UFOlogist, Jim Ledwith aka “UFO Jim” and get the scoop on all things extraterrestrial. From Jim’s childhood to a young adult, his first abduction in Sonoma, and to the aliens “walking among us, ” including what are mantoids? We ask questions that you want to know and Jim happily answers. “This is the Greatest Story Ever Denied!” - UFO Jim.

Jim Ledwith has been a lecturer for over 10 years on “Science & UFO’s”, “Hollywood & UFO’s” and “Science & Crop Circles” at the Sonoma Community Center, community colleges, adult education courses, Rotary clubs, and other community groups nationally and internationally. He also is a “UFO Film Curator” making sure films and documentaries get representation at the Sonoma International Film Festival. Don’t miss Jim’s next lecture Are They Walking Among Us? presented at The Sonoma Community Center on October 25th! 100% proceeds of all UFO JIm’s lectures benefit the Sonoma Community Center. sonomacommunitycenter.org

]]> It’s the interview you’ve all been waiting for! We sit down with UFOlogist, Jim Ledwith aka “UFO Jim” and get the scoop on all things extraterrestrial. From Jim’s childhood to a young adult, his first abduction in Sonoma, and to the aliens “walking among us, ” including what are mantoids? We ask questions that you want to know and Jim happily answers. “This is the Greatest Story Ever Denied!” - UFO Jim.

Jim Ledwith has been a lecturer for over 10 years on “Science & UFO’s”, “Hollywood & UFO’s” and “Science & Crop Circles” at the Sonoma Community Center, community colleges, adult education courses, Rotary clubs, and other community groups nationally and internationally. He also is a “UFO Film Curator” making sure films and documentaries get representation at the Sonoma International Film Festival. Don’t miss Jim’s next lecture Are They Walking Among Us? presented at The Sonoma Community Center on October 25th! 100% proceeds of all UFO JIm’s lectures benefit the Sonoma Community Center. sonomacommunitycenter.org

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3055 It’s the interview you’ve all been waiting for! We sit down with UFOlogist, Jim Ledwith aka “UFO Jim” and get the scoop on all things extraterrestrial. From Jim’s childhood to a young adult, his first abduction in Sonoma, and to the aliens “walking among us, ” including what are mantoids? We ask questions that you want to know and Jim happily answers. “This is the Greatest Story Ever Denied!” - UFO Jim.

Jim Ledwith has been a lecturer for over 10 years on “Science & UFO’s”, “Hollywood & UFO’s” and “Science & Crop Circles” at the Sonoma Community Center, community colleges, adult education courses, Rotary clubs, and other community groups nationally and internationally. He also is a “UFO Film Curator” making sure films and documentaries get representation at the Sonoma International Film Festival. Don’t miss Jim’s next lecture Are They Walking Among Us? presented at The Sonoma Community Center on October 25th! 100% proceeds of all UFO JIm’s lectures benefit the Sonoma Community Center. sonomacommunitycenter.org

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Artist & Hot Air Balloon Flyer; Jose Martinez 18 18 Artist & Hot Air Balloon Flyer; Jose Martinez full 9d1908a1-59cc-477f-9769-8e334d6c526f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d81fd58 Jose Martinez keeps his head in the clouds and pours his heart onto the canvas. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico and migrating to CA , Jose Martinez found his way to painting and hot air ballooning. Through his artwork, he expresses commentary on social and culturally relevant issues through the medium of paint and mixed media. Jose is also a flyer of hot air ballooning co., Sonoma Ballooning Co. Teaching bilingual paint nights in the North Bay including the Community Center, Jose has become a positive force for his students everywhere. Jose is the 2023 Dia de Muertos artist with a gallery show up in October & November. We are delighted to bring Jose’s calm and positive attitude to the airwaves.

]]> Jose Martinez keeps his head in the clouds and pours his heart onto the canvas. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico and migrating to CA , Jose Martinez found his way to painting and hot air ballooning. Through his artwork, he expresses commentary on social and culturally relevant issues through the medium of paint and mixed media. Jose is also a flyer of hot air ballooning co., Sonoma Ballooning Co. Teaching bilingual paint nights in the North Bay including the Community Center, Jose has become a positive force for his students everywhere. Jose is the 2023 Dia de Muertos artist with a gallery show up in October & November. We are delighted to bring Jose’s calm and positive attitude to the airwaves.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2745 Jose Martinez keeps his head in the clouds and pours his heart onto the canvas. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico and migrating to CA , Jose Martinez found his way to painting and hot air ballooning. Through his artwork, he expresses commentary on social and culturally relevant issues through the medium of paint and mixed media. Jose is also a flyer of hot air ballooning co., Sonoma Ballooning Co. Teaching bilingual paint nights in the North Bay including the Community Center, Jose has become a positive force for his students everywhere. Jose is the 2023 Dia de Muertos artist with a gallery show up in October & November. We are delighted to bring Jose’s calm and positive attitude to the airwaves.

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Family, Food and Mexico with Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma 17 17 Family, Food and Mexico with Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma full c247fa89-fb7c-4309-bf66-1f570566189f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8187d31 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, is an intimate interview with our very own podcast co- host, Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma. A born storyteller , Chef G. and known to some as “Grande” , ( legit name won in an arm wrestling contest ) shares his up and down rollercoaster story of love, hardship, food, friendships and family. From his early days in Mazatlán, cooking with his beloved Grandma, to crossing the border, life in Sonoma and the beautiful love story of meeting his wife, Sonia. Of course Chef G. schools us on the best Mexican food and recipes close to his heart. 

]]> Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, is an intimate interview with our very own podcast co- host, Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma. A born storyteller , Chef G. and known to some as “Grande” , ( legit name won in an arm wrestling contest ) shares his up and down rollercoaster story of love, hardship, food, friendships and family. From his early days in Mazatlán, cooking with his beloved Grandma, to crossing the border, life in Sonoma and the beautiful love story of meeting his wife, Sonia. Of course Chef G. schools us on the best Mexican food and recipes close to his heart. 

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:20:39 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 4003 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, is an intimate interview with our very own podcast co- host, Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma. A born storyteller , Chef G. and known to some as “Grande” , ( legit name won in an arm wrestling contest ) shares his up and down rollercoaster story of love, hardship, food, friendships and family. From his early days in Mazatlán, cooking with his beloved Grandma, to crossing the border, life in Sonoma and the beautiful love story of meeting his wife, Sonia. Of course Chef G. schools us on the best Mexican food and recipes close to his heart. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Try Something New with Simon & Kimberly Blattner 16 16 Try Something New with Simon & Kimberly Blattner full 7f09420e-0c7b-4ea2-9f3d-e4c93fd27ec3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd59abc3  "Try Something New" is a personal motto of Simon and Kimberly Blattner and that is personified in the journey of their lives.

  A muse is defined as a person or a personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist and The Center has an annual tradition of choosing a notable local as a muse and then celebrating them with a gala. The 2023 Muses this year are - drumroll please - Simon and Kimberly Blattner.

 We sit down and learn about Simon's adventures from starting a non-profit in SF's Haight Ashbury, his love for the Oakland A's, adventures in papermaking, rolling down a printing press to start the Printmaking department here at the Center in 2007, and of course, it's a love story of how Simon met Kimberly. No slouch herself and a wonderful conversationalist is Kimberly! A teacher, ex-competitive swimmer, and classical musical lover who opens up the conversation about nylon strings vs. "gut strings" on instruments.

 A casual and fun interview,  we learn what inspires our Muses and why it makes them such generous hearts that they have become to the community of Sonoma. 

]]>  "Try Something New" is a personal motto of Simon and Kimberly Blattner and that is personified in the journey of their lives.

  A muse is defined as a person or a personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist and The Center has an annual tradition of choosing a notable local as a muse and then celebrating them with a gala. The 2023 Muses this year are - drumroll please - Simon and Kimberly Blattner.

 We sit down and learn about Simon's adventures from starting a non-profit in SF's Haight Ashbury, his love for the Oakland A's, adventures in papermaking, rolling down a printing press to start the Printmaking department here at the Center in 2007, and of course, it's a love story of how Simon met Kimberly. No slouch herself and a wonderful conversationalist is Kimberly! A teacher, ex-competitive swimmer, and classical musical lover who opens up the conversation about nylon strings vs. "gut strings" on instruments.

 A casual and fun interview,  we learn what inspires our Muses and why it makes them such generous hearts that they have become to the community of Sonoma. 

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3148  "Try Something New" is a personal motto of Simon and Kimberly Blattner and that is personified in the journey of their lives.

  A muse is defined as a person or a personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist and The Center has an annual tradition of choosing a notable local as a muse and then celebrating them with a gala. The 2023 Muses this year are - drumroll please - Simon and Kimberly Blattner.

 We sit down and learn about Simon's adventures from starting a non-profit in SF's Haight Ashbury, his love for the Oakland A's, adventures in papermaking, rolling down a printing press to start the Printmaking department here at the Center in 2007, and of course, it's a love story of how Simon met Kimberly. No slouch herself and a wonderful conversationalist is Kimberly! A teacher, ex-competitive swimmer, and classical musical lover who opens up the conversation about nylon strings vs. "gut strings" on instruments.

 A casual and fun interview,  we learn what inspires our Muses and why it makes them such generous hearts that they have become to the community of Sonoma. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No The Creative Journey of Ceramic Artist: Turiya Gross 15 15 The Creative Journey of Ceramic Artist: Turiya Gross full 2eb8ac66-1722-4e34-8d17-291675c6aa4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f6f58c Turiya Gross is a Ceramic Artist based in Taos, New Mexico and has been an artist in residence as well as instructor at the Sonoma Community Center. Her work is influenced by her upbringing in Mexico, her experiences in a Craft Community in Upstate New York, learning Turkish brushstroke and her travels and residencies all over. She aims to create pieces that encourage people to slow down and appreciate craftsmanship. A message of connection that handmade objects and everyday rituals bring simple pleasures. 

]]> Turiya Gross is a Ceramic Artist based in Taos, New Mexico and has been an artist in residence as well as instructor at the Sonoma Community Center. Her work is influenced by her upbringing in Mexico, her experiences in a Craft Community in Upstate New York, learning Turkish brushstroke and her travels and residencies all over. She aims to create pieces that encourage people to slow down and appreciate craftsmanship. A message of connection that handmade objects and everyday rituals bring simple pleasures. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 07:54:07 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3331 Turiya Gross is a Ceramic Artist based in Taos, New Mexico and has been an artist in residence as well as instructor at the Sonoma Community Center. Her work is influenced by her upbringing in Mexico, her experiences in a Craft Community in Upstate New York, learning Turkish brushstroke and her travels and residencies all over. She aims to create pieces that encourage people to slow down and appreciate craftsmanship. A message of connection that handmade objects and everyday rituals bring simple pleasures. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Craft Chat with Master Maker, Robert Mahar! 14 14 Craft Chat with Master Maker, Robert Mahar! full d318da12-2c3f-45aa-8cf8-3d40b8f14395 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a5c4a66 Robert Mahar describes himself as craft driven, design inspired and vintage obsessed on his IG page (15.6K followers.) We think of him as a Craft Master and are lucky enough to have him as a Community Center instructor and a wonderful addition to the Sonoma Valley community!

 He is an ambassador to Spoonflower, Alumni of NBC’s Crafting Competition Show, “Making It”, and had a highly successful Youtube channel, Crafted -  all before COVID when everyone started shootING tutorials! In addition, he is a volunteer to non-profit organization, Miry's List that welcomes new arrival refugee families into our communities through inspired crowdsourcing solutions.

Robert teaches imaginative and contemporary crafts from vintage projects and DYI projects all over the nation but also shares with us his inspiration and journey from growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Subscribe and let us know what you think of our interview with Robert!

]]> Robert Mahar describes himself as craft driven, design inspired and vintage obsessed on his IG page (15.6K followers.) We think of him as a Craft Master and are lucky enough to have him as a Community Center instructor and a wonderful addition to the Sonoma Valley community!

 He is an ambassador to Spoonflower, Alumni of NBC’s Crafting Competition Show, “Making It”, and had a highly successful Youtube channel, Crafted -  all before COVID when everyone started shootING tutorials! In addition, he is a volunteer to non-profit organization, Miry's List that welcomes new arrival refugee families into our communities through inspired crowdsourcing solutions.

Robert teaches imaginative and contemporary crafts from vintage projects and DYI projects all over the nation but also shares with us his inspiration and journey from growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Subscribe and let us know what you think of our interview with Robert!

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:50:20 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3152 Robert Mahar describes himself as craft driven, design inspired and vintage obsessed on his IG page (15.6K followers.) We think of him as a Craft Master and are lucky enough to have him as a Community Center instructor and a wonderful addition to the Sonoma Valley community!

 He is an ambassador to Spoonflower, Alumni of NBC’s Crafting Competition Show, “Making It”, and had a highly successful Youtube channel, Crafted -  all before COVID when everyone started shootING tutorials! In addition, he is a volunteer to non-profit organization, Miry's List that welcomes new arrival refugee families into our communities through inspired crowdsourcing solutions.

Robert teaches imaginative and contemporary crafts from vintage projects and DYI projects all over the nation but also shares with us his inspiration and journey from growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Subscribe and let us know what you think of our interview with Robert!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Out and About with Gary Saperstein 13 13 Out and About with Gary Saperstein full 3bf9a529-c75d-4bbb-a622-fd5f0bdb409a https://share.transistor.fm/s/93b3e026 Gary Saperstein is everywhere! With what seems to be boundless energy,  he is the owner and operator of Out in the Vineyard, an experimental Wine Tour and Events Company for the LGBTQ+, Director of Development of Face to Face,a non profit with a mission to end HIV in Sonoma County and our delightful Master of Ceremonies at SCC’s Trashion Fashion Runway Show.

Gary shares his experiences and stories of his youth on Long Island, life during 80's New York and the devastation AIDS had on the community.  With a move to the West Coast, he fell in love with Sonoma Valley and has been an ambassador and advocate ever since! Plus "diet tips" to get in shape for Gay Wine Weekend and Gary's  love for cooking, entertaining and local restaurant faves in the "What's For Lunch?" segment. 

Shouts out to Costa's Tacos, Spread Kitchen and the Girl and the Fig! 

]]> Gary Saperstein is everywhere! With what seems to be boundless energy,  he is the owner and operator of Out in the Vineyard, an experimental Wine Tour and Events Company for the LGBTQ+, Director of Development of Face to Face,a non profit with a mission to end HIV in Sonoma County and our delightful Master of Ceremonies at SCC’s Trashion Fashion Runway Show.

Gary shares his experiences and stories of his youth on Long Island, life during 80's New York and the devastation AIDS had on the community.  With a move to the West Coast, he fell in love with Sonoma Valley and has been an ambassador and advocate ever since! Plus "diet tips" to get in shape for Gay Wine Weekend and Gary's  love for cooking, entertaining and local restaurant faves in the "What's For Lunch?" segment. 

Shouts out to Costa's Tacos, Spread Kitchen and the Girl and the Fig! 

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:51:28 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3393 Gary Saperstein is everywhere! With what seems to be boundless energy,  he is the owner and operator of Out in the Vineyard, an experimental Wine Tour and Events Company for the LGBTQ+, Director of Development of Face to Face,a non profit with a mission to end HIV in Sonoma County and our delightful Master of Ceremonies at SCC’s Trashion Fashion Runway Show.

Gary shares his experiences and stories of his youth on Long Island, life during 80's New York and the devastation AIDS had on the community.  With a move to the West Coast, he fell in love with Sonoma Valley and has been an ambassador and advocate ever since! Plus "diet tips" to get in shape for Gay Wine Weekend and Gary's  love for cooking, entertaining and local restaurant faves in the "What's For Lunch?" segment. 

Shouts out to Costa's Tacos, Spread Kitchen and the Girl and the Fig! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Whats the Frequency, Takeshi? 12 12 Whats the Frequency, Takeshi? full 3d9a315e-9fdb-4b13-a2a4-318407864da7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bb7fecc Gerardo and Molly pull their sound editor, Takeshi Lewis from behind the mic to share his story and fall down the rabbit hole.  We get schooled about sound engineering for radio, movies, and podcasts and how engineering mixers are worth more than houses. We get some scoop on his tough as nails Dad, family upbringing, early music lessons right here at the Center, Bowie memories with Molly, and guilty secret tacos that appalls Gerardo. Like all good tangents… we bring it on home to the Sonoma Community Center and share all new Summer and Fall events happening right here at the Community Center and Sonoma Valley. 

]]> Gerardo and Molly pull their sound editor, Takeshi Lewis from behind the mic to share his story and fall down the rabbit hole.  We get schooled about sound engineering for radio, movies, and podcasts and how engineering mixers are worth more than houses. We get some scoop on his tough as nails Dad, family upbringing, early music lessons right here at the Center, Bowie memories with Molly, and guilty secret tacos that appalls Gerardo. Like all good tangents… we bring it on home to the Sonoma Community Center and share all new Summer and Fall events happening right here at the Community Center and Sonoma Valley. 

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 11:25:34 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 4133 Gerardo and Molly pull their sound editor, Takeshi Lewis from behind the mic to share his story and fall down the rabbit hole.  We get schooled about sound engineering for radio, movies, and podcasts and how engineering mixers are worth more than houses. We get some scoop on his tough as nails Dad, family upbringing, early music lessons right here at the Center, Bowie memories with Molly, and guilty secret tacos that appalls Gerardo. Like all good tangents… we bring it on home to the Sonoma Community Center and share all new Summer and Fall events happening right here at the Community Center and Sonoma Valley. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Trash Talk with NYC Legend, Debra Rapoport 11 11 Trash Talk with NYC Legend, Debra Rapoport full 35921ac2-01ba-4e5a-80fa-cf0a2ae09c61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaf5e5fe Focusing on Sonoma Community Center's Trashion Fashion month,  we interview creator, innovator, and NYC legend Debra Rapoport who has listened to her heart and let it guide her into a  wildly creative and adventurous life. Working with non-traditional and repurposed materials since the 1960's, she creates hats and accessories out of using found material. She is an Instagram sensation, star of Advanced Style and shares her motto,  "Where there is creativity, there are no rules and when there are no rules - there are no rules."  Back as a third time Trashion Fashion runway judge, we are delighted to hear Debra's story. 


]]> Focusing on Sonoma Community Center's Trashion Fashion month,  we interview creator, innovator, and NYC legend Debra Rapoport who has listened to her heart and let it guide her into a  wildly creative and adventurous life. Working with non-traditional and repurposed materials since the 1960's, she creates hats and accessories out of using found material. She is an Instagram sensation, star of Advanced Style and shares her motto,  "Where there is creativity, there are no rules and when there are no rules - there are no rules."  Back as a third time Trashion Fashion runway judge, we are delighted to hear Debra's story. 


]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:21:26 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2592 Focusing on Sonoma Community Center's Trashion Fashion month,  we interview creator, innovator, and NYC legend Debra Rapoport who has listened to her heart and let it guide her into a  wildly creative and adventurous life. Working with non-traditional and repurposed materials since the 1960's, she creates hats and accessories out of using found material. She is an Instagram sensation, star of Advanced Style and shares her motto,  "Where there is creativity, there are no rules and when there are no rules - there are no rules."  Back as a third time Trashion Fashion runway judge, we are delighted to hear Debra's story. 


]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Ellen Toscano: Hustle and Flow 10 10 Ellen Toscano: Hustle and Flow full f0b7b93a-1db6-4219-b9af-980233c1a559 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1cec27e We interview Ellen Toscano, a woman of many talents and one wears many hats! From a national Fundraising Consultant and Singing Auctioneer to  Reiki Master teacher and founder of  Toscano Reiki, Ellen balances the hustle with grace and flow.  Starting as a dancing bon bon n the Nutcracker right here at the Sonoma Community Center as a child,  Ellen takes us on her journey through sports, NYU,  being a popular performer in San Francisco's long running Beach Blanket Babylon, a stint at Transcendence Theater, and becoming a top national Rodan and Fields Consultant. Beyond the glitz and glamour - Ellen gets real about performer burnout, family, finding love and Kissing the Ring" her fiance had to endure to win over her  fun loving Italian family. Enjoy the exuberant stories of Ellen Toscano! 

We also share the full 2023 Trashion Fashion schedule of events from the runway show, Trashion Barbies exhibit to Dogs on the Catwalk! 

]]> We interview Ellen Toscano, a woman of many talents and one wears many hats! From a national Fundraising Consultant and Singing Auctioneer to  Reiki Master teacher and founder of  Toscano Reiki, Ellen balances the hustle with grace and flow.  Starting as a dancing bon bon n the Nutcracker right here at the Sonoma Community Center as a child,  Ellen takes us on her journey through sports, NYU,  being a popular performer in San Francisco's long running Beach Blanket Babylon, a stint at Transcendence Theater, and becoming a top national Rodan and Fields Consultant. Beyond the glitz and glamour - Ellen gets real about performer burnout, family, finding love and Kissing the Ring" her fiance had to endure to win over her  fun loving Italian family. Enjoy the exuberant stories of Ellen Toscano! 

We also share the full 2023 Trashion Fashion schedule of events from the runway show, Trashion Barbies exhibit to Dogs on the Catwalk! 

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:18:53 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3445 We interview Ellen Toscano, a woman of many talents and one wears many hats! From a national Fundraising Consultant and Singing Auctioneer to  Reiki Master teacher and founder of  Toscano Reiki, Ellen balances the hustle with grace and flow.  Starting as a dancing bon bon n the Nutcracker right here at the Sonoma Community Center as a child,  Ellen takes us on her journey through sports, NYU,  being a popular performer in San Francisco's long running Beach Blanket Babylon, a stint at Transcendence Theater, and becoming a top national Rodan and Fields Consultant. Beyond the glitz and glamour - Ellen gets real about performer burnout, family, finding love and Kissing the Ring" her fiance had to endure to win over her  fun loving Italian family. Enjoy the exuberant stories of Ellen Toscano! 

We also share the full 2023 Trashion Fashion schedule of events from the runway show, Trashion Barbies exhibit to Dogs on the Catwalk! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No The many lives of Fred DeWitt 9 9 The many lives of Fred DeWitt full f977d2c0-74d4-499d-8c37-baf3218e1e7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4abe6d95 In this episode, we interview 2023 current Sonoma Ceramics Artist-in-Residence, Fred Dewitt. Fred is an African American interdisciplinary artist with a disability who is researching and exploring ways to deconstruct notions of white supremacy as it is promoted in early American art. DeWitt’s artwork reflects the life he has lived and what a story it is. A truly moving and inspirational man, he shares his upbringing in Berkeley, sailing the CA coast solo, seed bombs, and more. Fred's work is about the challenges of urban life and the beauty of our united human conquest. 


]]> In this episode, we interview 2023 current Sonoma Ceramics Artist-in-Residence, Fred Dewitt. Fred is an African American interdisciplinary artist with a disability who is researching and exploring ways to deconstruct notions of white supremacy as it is promoted in early American art. DeWitt’s artwork reflects the life he has lived and what a story it is. A truly moving and inspirational man, he shares his upbringing in Berkeley, sailing the CA coast solo, seed bombs, and more. Fred's work is about the challenges of urban life and the beauty of our united human conquest. 


]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3091 In this episode, we interview 2023 current Sonoma Ceramics Artist-in-Residence, Fred Dewitt. Fred is an African American interdisciplinary artist with a disability who is researching and exploring ways to deconstruct notions of white supremacy as it is promoted in early American art. DeWitt’s artwork reflects the life he has lived and what a story it is. A truly moving and inspirational man, he shares his upbringing in Berkeley, sailing the CA coast solo, seed bombs, and more. Fred's work is about the challenges of urban life and the beauty of our united human conquest. 


]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Storytelling: The Podcaster & The Dancer 8 8 Storytelling: The Podcaster & The Dancer full 12621073-e7b5-41e7-987f-843151aea8c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37503421  In this episode, we feature podcaster and KSVY Radio host Francisco Kilgore and dancer/choreographer/performer Jessica Fudim. "Everyone has a story" is Francisco's motto and today we turn the tables by interviewing one of the Sonoma podcast  OGs! A little family story of his Brazilian and wild west roots, how he "uncorks" a story, and what he is up to these days! The current Community Center's dance artist in residence, Jessica Fudim returns to the roots in Sonoma and shares her passion for dance, storytelling, and connection. She shares about Venomous, her full-length, dance theater that digs deep into the legend of Medusa and invites the audience to see things from Medusa's perspective.  Always the question of what's for lunch, a shout for our favorite taquerias, and a call out to all those who want to participate in our creative sustainability events, Trashion Fashion Sonoma 2023! 

]]>  In this episode, we feature podcaster and KSVY Radio host Francisco Kilgore and dancer/choreographer/performer Jessica Fudim. "Everyone has a story" is Francisco's motto and today we turn the tables by interviewing one of the Sonoma podcast  OGs! A little family story of his Brazilian and wild west roots, how he "uncorks" a story, and what he is up to these days! The current Community Center's dance artist in residence, Jessica Fudim returns to the roots in Sonoma and shares her passion for dance, storytelling, and connection. She shares about Venomous, her full-length, dance theater that digs deep into the legend of Medusa and invites the audience to see things from Medusa's perspective.  Always the question of what's for lunch, a shout for our favorite taquerias, and a call out to all those who want to participate in our creative sustainability events, Trashion Fashion Sonoma 2023! 

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:01:06 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3734  In this episode, we feature podcaster and KSVY Radio host Francisco Kilgore and dancer/choreographer/performer Jessica Fudim. "Everyone has a story" is Francisco's motto and today we turn the tables by interviewing one of the Sonoma podcast  OGs! A little family story of his Brazilian and wild west roots, how he "uncorks" a story, and what he is up to these days! The current Community Center's dance artist in residence, Jessica Fudim returns to the roots in Sonoma and shares her passion for dance, storytelling, and connection. She shares about Venomous, her full-length, dance theater that digs deep into the legend of Medusa and invites the audience to see things from Medusa's perspective.  Always the question of what's for lunch, a shout for our favorite taquerias, and a call out to all those who want to participate in our creative sustainability events, Trashion Fashion Sonoma 2023! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Scoop on the Scream filming & the School of Clay 7 7 Scoop on the Scream filming & the School of Clay full f33dc332-d50b-4c14-b25a-cbdcb19716f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d59c08a8 It’s here Scream the Movie fans! Celebrating our 70th birthday with ongoing history segments, it’s the scoop from Dan Casabonne, who was the Asst. Executive Director in 1996 when Scream was filmed at the Sonoma Community Center. He talks about how he wheeled and dealed a contract with the Scream production company, the real deal with filming and downtime on the set, what didn’t happen with a “friend” at the wrap up cast party as well as a parting gift Dan received, commemorating Woodsboro High School.  Plus he reiterates the importance of supporting non profits especially - you guessed it - Sonoma Community Center!  Keeping up with current going ons at the Center, we interview the Director of Ceramics, Meg Billingham. She schools us in clay, shares her idyllic small town roots and the wonder and connection of ceramics, art and nature. Newsflash on upcoming Chili Bowl Ceramics Fundraiser as well as Gerardo shares where caesar salad was really  invented! 

]]> It’s here Scream the Movie fans! Celebrating our 70th birthday with ongoing history segments, it’s the scoop from Dan Casabonne, who was the Asst. Executive Director in 1996 when Scream was filmed at the Sonoma Community Center. He talks about how he wheeled and dealed a contract with the Scream production company, the real deal with filming and downtime on the set, what didn’t happen with a “friend” at the wrap up cast party as well as a parting gift Dan received, commemorating Woodsboro High School.  Plus he reiterates the importance of supporting non profits especially - you guessed it - Sonoma Community Center!  Keeping up with current going ons at the Center, we interview the Director of Ceramics, Meg Billingham. She schools us in clay, shares her idyllic small town roots and the wonder and connection of ceramics, art and nature. Newsflash on upcoming Chili Bowl Ceramics Fundraiser as well as Gerardo shares where caesar salad was really  invented! 

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:29:54 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 3727 Guests Daniel Casabonne & Meg Billingham Guests Daniel Casabonne & Meg Billingham Sonoma, Community Center No Time Machine 6 6 Time Machine full fec12606-8175-4e19-8855-f83be98e4bd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d5c7536 History storytellers unite! A Sonoma Community Center 70th Birthday special filled with stories of a cheap bid for the historic building, time capsule, shooting ranges and a love story. We kick off our 70th birthday and upcoming gallery exhibit “That 70th Show” with an interview of  the SCC historian and artist;  Mike Acker, founder of our Sonoma Ceramics program, Tom Collins and godson, Gordon Lindberg of the Center’s founder Carrol Andrews.  More segments  of Green Day shows and Scream the movie to follow in  upcoming episodes. Please subscribe, friends! 

]]> History storytellers unite! A Sonoma Community Center 70th Birthday special filled with stories of a cheap bid for the historic building, time capsule, shooting ranges and a love story. We kick off our 70th birthday and upcoming gallery exhibit “That 70th Show” with an interview of  the SCC historian and artist;  Mike Acker, founder of our Sonoma Ceramics program, Tom Collins and godson, Gordon Lindberg of the Center’s founder Carrol Andrews.  More segments  of Green Day shows and Scream the movie to follow in  upcoming episodes. Please subscribe, friends! 

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:22:37 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2531 History storytellers unite! A Sonoma Community Center 70th Birthday special filled with stories of a cheap bid for the historic building, time capsule, shooting ranges and a love story. We kick off our 70th birthday and upcoming gallery exhibit “That 70th Show” with an interview of  the SCC historian and artist;  Mike Acker, founder of our Sonoma Ceramics program, Tom Collins and godson, Gordon Lindberg of the Center’s founder Carrol Andrews.  More segments  of Green Day shows and Scream the movie to follow in  upcoming episodes. Please subscribe, friends! 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Thank you 2022, Hello 2023! 5 5 Thank you 2022, Hello 2023! full ab16d981-c812-4512-9ecf-c82e0e2ab664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7d7a8b3 We capture the holiday nuttiness and love by hosting a "stop by" podcast party with some of our SCC staff here at the Community Center! We share some laughs, insight and get the scoop from the programming team on 2023 classes, projects, and events! There's a surprise visit from our nosy SCC mascot puppet, Oscar, and his interview with Jill Valivanis, Visual Arts Program Director, and her guest artist, Nikki Wildeflower from the ArtSurround project of Creative Sonoma. Reniel Del Rosario (episode 2 guest )visits, What's For Lunch segment guest,Josh Cutler catches up with Gerardo, and Molly shares why and how to support your fave non-profit, Sonoma Community Center. Happy Holiday folks and see you in the new  Program Team: Meg Billingham (Ceramics), Elisa Gonzales (Culinary)  & Lexi Bakkar (Youth.)

]]> We capture the holiday nuttiness and love by hosting a "stop by" podcast party with some of our SCC staff here at the Community Center! We share some laughs, insight and get the scoop from the programming team on 2023 classes, projects, and events! There's a surprise visit from our nosy SCC mascot puppet, Oscar, and his interview with Jill Valivanis, Visual Arts Program Director, and her guest artist, Nikki Wildeflower from the ArtSurround project of Creative Sonoma. Reniel Del Rosario (episode 2 guest )visits, What's For Lunch segment guest,Josh Cutler catches up with Gerardo, and Molly shares why and how to support your fave non-profit, Sonoma Community Center. Happy Holiday folks and see you in the new  Program Team: Meg Billingham (Ceramics), Elisa Gonzales (Culinary)  & Lexi Bakkar (Youth.)

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2561 We capture the holiday nuttiness and love by hosting a "stop by" podcast party with some of our SCC staff here at the Community Center! We share some laughs, insight and get the scoop from the programming team on 2023 classes, projects, and events! There's a surprise visit from our nosy SCC mascot puppet, Oscar, and his interview with Jill Valivanis, Visual Arts Program Director, and her guest artist, Nikki Wildeflower from the ArtSurround project of Creative Sonoma. Reniel Del Rosario (episode 2 guest )visits, What's For Lunch segment guest,Josh Cutler catches up with Gerardo, and Molly shares why and how to support your fave non-profit, Sonoma Community Center. Happy Holiday folks and see you in the new  Program Team: Meg Billingham (Ceramics), Elisa Gonzales (Culinary)  & Lexi Bakkar (Youth.)

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No What Are You Wearing? 4 4 What Are You Wearing? full d8b53c17-259a-4f82-851b-0e8445663ce1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/703bdf2c In this episode, we interview Margaret Hatcher (not Thatcher, The Iron Lady!) but the mind-blowing Costume Designer and Artist. Be it an outfit made of a thousand Christmas lights, a dress of recycled ticket stubs, larger-than-life puppets, or a wearable hat replica of our Sonoma Community Center (complete with the exact amount of windows) - Margaret takes it to the next level! Founder of our beloved event Trashion Fashion Sonoma event, SCC Special Projects, and Fiber Arts Manager Manager from 2007 - 2017 as well as talented uke player and singer - we hear all about her upbringing, adventures in South America, and stories about the Community Center and of course what's next in her creative journey. 

]]> In this episode, we interview Margaret Hatcher (not Thatcher, The Iron Lady!) but the mind-blowing Costume Designer and Artist. Be it an outfit made of a thousand Christmas lights, a dress of recycled ticket stubs, larger-than-life puppets, or a wearable hat replica of our Sonoma Community Center (complete with the exact amount of windows) - Margaret takes it to the next level! Founder of our beloved event Trashion Fashion Sonoma event, SCC Special Projects, and Fiber Arts Manager Manager from 2007 - 2017 as well as talented uke player and singer - we hear all about her upbringing, adventures in South America, and stories about the Community Center and of course what's next in her creative journey. 

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2508 In this episode, we interview Margaret Hatcher (not Thatcher, The Iron Lady!) but the mind-blowing Costume Designer and Artist. Be it an outfit made of a thousand Christmas lights, a dress of recycled ticket stubs, larger-than-life puppets, or a wearable hat replica of our Sonoma Community Center (complete with the exact amount of windows) - Margaret takes it to the next level! Founder of our beloved event Trashion Fashion Sonoma event, SCC Special Projects, and Fiber Arts Manager Manager from 2007 - 2017 as well as talented uke player and singer - we hear all about her upbringing, adventures in South America, and stories about the Community Center and of course what's next in her creative journey. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No What's For Lunch? 3 3 What's For Lunch? full e6f419c0-9e2f-4a7f-b43e-95b631912075 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7372fa01 It's all about food in episode 3! First up, we interview the Sonoma Community Center Culinary Arts Director,  Elise Sahota - Gonzales. Spearheading the Community Kitchen program, Elise shares the food clubs, the partnerships, and classes taking place at the Center. She also talks about  being a 6th generation Sonoman, living in India, and her vision for a delicious future. 

 In the "what's for lunch segment" - we talk to Josh Cutler, Director of Operations about best places to eat in Sonoma Valley and talk a little turkey about the free Thanksgiving that we host every year for the community. 

]]> It's all about food in episode 3! First up, we interview the Sonoma Community Center Culinary Arts Director,  Elise Sahota - Gonzales. Spearheading the Community Kitchen program, Elise shares the food clubs, the partnerships, and classes taking place at the Center. She also talks about  being a 6th generation Sonoman, living in India, and her vision for a delicious future. 

 In the "what's for lunch segment" - we talk to Josh Cutler, Director of Operations about best places to eat in Sonoma Valley and talk a little turkey about the free Thanksgiving that we host every year for the community. 

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2965 It's all about food in episode 3! First up, we interview the Sonoma Community Center Culinary Arts Director,  Elise Sahota - Gonzales. Spearheading the Community Kitchen program, Elise shares the food clubs, the partnerships, and classes taking place at the Center. She also talks about  being a 6th generation Sonoman, living in India, and her vision for a delicious future. 

 In the "what's for lunch segment" - we talk to Josh Cutler, Director of Operations about best places to eat in Sonoma Valley and talk a little turkey about the free Thanksgiving that we host every year for the community. 

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No Is it real or is it MOFO? 2 2 Is it real or is it MOFO? full c29186cd-b056-4c82-a90f-e42181bb9148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a7defb1 In episode two, we deep dive into the thriving world of Sonoma Ceramics and interview emerging Artist in Residence, Reniel del Rosario!  He shares his upbringing,  upcoming Gallery 212 exhibit;  MOFO ( Museum of Found Objects), "bootleg" work, and his penchant for creating fake establishments that question acquisitions, appropriation, art, and antiquity. We also got ya covered on the upcoming holiday workshops and events at The Center!

]]> In episode two, we deep dive into the thriving world of Sonoma Ceramics and interview emerging Artist in Residence, Reniel del Rosario!  He shares his upbringing,  upcoming Gallery 212 exhibit;  MOFO ( Museum of Found Objects), "bootleg" work, and his penchant for creating fake establishments that question acquisitions, appropriation, art, and antiquity. We also got ya covered on the upcoming holiday workshops and events at The Center!

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2536 In episode two, we deep dive into the thriving world of Sonoma Ceramics and interview emerging Artist in Residence, Reniel del Rosario!  He shares his upbringing,  upcoming Gallery 212 exhibit;  MOFO ( Museum of Found Objects), "bootleg" work, and his penchant for creating fake establishments that question acquisitions, appropriation, art, and antiquity. We also got ya covered on the upcoming holiday workshops and events at The Center!

]]> Sonoma, Community Center No We all Scream for the Community Center! 1 1 We all Scream for the Community Center! full af14f27e-30e4-4917-8c82-a05b1af538c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2bd1cfb
 First up we share the story of Scream, the Wes Craven horror movie that was filmed here in 1996, an interview with our Executive Director, Charlotte Hajer and an entertaining segment on what’s for lunch.  November update of classes, workshops and our annual Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead event.

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 First up we share the story of Scream, the Wes Craven horror movie that was filmed here in 1996, an interview with our Executive Director, Charlotte Hajer and an entertaining segment on what’s for lunch.  November update of classes, workshops and our annual Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead event.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:03:08 -0700 Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz 2426 In this inaugural episode, we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center! A historic 108 year old building that is the heart of Sonoma Valley and where creativity and community come together. We bring you stories past and present, current info on art and cultural classes and interviews with the people and artists who walk through these historic doors. In this inaugural episode, we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center! A historic 108 year old building that is the heart of Sonoma Valley and where creativity and community come together. We bring you stories past and present, current info on art an Sonoma, Community Center No