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    Writer/Director James Savoca (Around June, Sleepwalk), pictured right, welcomed actor Jon Gries (Napoleon Dynamite, Jackpot, Around June) to a free mixer at the San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking to... more

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Red all over: The Sonoma Valley Film Festival lures with fine film, food, and wine. (Photo by/courtesy of Sonoma Valley Film Festival, 2007)

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Seven from the Sonoma Valley Film Festival

There are few things in the Bay Area more adventurous and relaxing than being able to take off a day or two and head to Wine Country. The mere fact that driving less than 30 miles north of San Francisco and Alameda counties warrants taking off a “day or two” is testament both to spring fever and the siren song of Sonoma’s hospitality, the lure of the vineyards and riverbanks.

The Sonoma Valley Film Festival, which runs April 9-13, has gone to great lengths to enfold the event in its surroundings. Complimentary food tastings prepared with fresh, regional ingredients will be offered before every single screening. The festival sommelier has chosen over 30 locally produced wines to pair with each food selection. It’s no surprise that the opening night gala at Jacuzzi Winery is sponsored by Food & Wine magazine.

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