1. Sonoma State University
City: Rohnert Park, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 644-2353
Address: 1801 East Cotati Avenue
Description: Performing arts get top billing at Sonoma State, with works from the pens of local playwrights and international favorites performed year-round, along with dance recitals and musical concerts. The school’s Everett B. Person Theatre seats 475 and has featured such Broadway plays as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Scapino. A smaller theater seating 175 presents plays in the round, mostly student productions suitable for the more intimate stage. Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story are good examples. There is also Warren Auditorium, which is devoted to music events throughout the year, from jazz to chamber music. Prices of tickets vary but generally run in the range of $25 to $35.
2. Spreckels Performing Arts Center
City: Rohnert Park, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 588-3400
Address: 5409 Snyder Lane
Description: This is one Sonoma County building designed specifically for the arts. When the city of Rohnert Park was developed in the late 1970s, an $8 million performing arts complex of 35,000 square feet was included in the master plan. The center houses two theaters designed and built exclusively for dance, music, and theatrical performances. The Nellie W. Codding Theatre seats 511 patrons and offers performances from nationally known arts groups. The innovative Bette Condiotti Experimental Theatre seats 175 and presents more unusual and creative programming. Main Stage ticket prices usually run $15 to $26.
3. Sonoma State University Art Gallery
City: Rohnert Park, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 664-2295
Address: 1801 East Cotati Avenue
Description: Changing exhibits of contemporary art are combined with works by artists known regionally, nationally, and internationally. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and noon to 4:00 p.m. on weekends. Admission is free.
4. Cal Skate
City: Rohnert Park, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 585-0494
Address: 6100 Commerce Boulevard
Description: Kids of all ages love to roller-skate here. The arena is open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and it offers special sessions—such as the tiny tots session for kids 10 and under. There is also plenty of open skating. Adult prices are $5 to $7.
5. Scandia Family Fun Center
City: Rohnert Park, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 584-1398
Address: 5301 Redwood Drive
Description: There’s fun for everyone here: miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, a video arcade, an Indy raceway, Tidal Wave bumper boats, and a snack bar. It opens every day at 10:00 a.m. and stays open until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends. Prices vary by attraction.