WEDNESDAY: APRIL 5, 2006

Sneak Preview VIP Reception
The Veranda at Saddles Restaurant
Film Society Members, patrons, filmmakers, and special celebrity guests kick-off the festival with appetizers, wines from Nicholson Ranch, and Three Olives Vodka martinis.

Sneak Preview Film: FAVELA RISING
Sebastiani Theatre
Premiere Screening at 6:30pm
Encore Screening at 9:30pm

Sneak Preview Patrons After-Party
Sponsored by the Lodge at Sonoma
The Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar
1325 Broadway
8:30pm-11:00pm
Film Society Members, patrons and special guests enjoy nibbles created by Chef Janine Favallo to be paired with select wines from Glen Lyon & B. R. Cohn wineries.

Sneak Preview Premier After-Party
Maya Restaurant
101 East Napa Street
8:30pm-11:00pm
Live music and the temple of tequila.

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THURSDAY: APRIL 6, 2006

Opening Night VIP Reception
The El Dorado Kitchen
405 First Street West
El Dorado Kitchen apps with wines by Buena Vista Winery.

Festival Opening Night Film
MARILYN HOTCHKISS' BALLROOM DANCING & CHARM SCHOOL
Sebastiani Theatre
Premiere Screening at 6:30pm
Encore Screening at 9:30pm

Opening Night at the "Ravenswood Red Lounge"
Sonoma Community Center
STARBUCKING at 6:30pm
DANCE WITH THE DEVIL at 9:00pm
... with a special live performance by The Toledo Show

Opening Night Patrons Party
The General's Daughter
400 W Spain Street
8:30pm – 11:00pm
Featuring Chef Preston Dishman's heavenly food paired with Gundlach Bundschu wines, Three Olives vodka martinis and a selection of beers including Negra Modelo and Corona.

Opening Night Premier Party
Steiner’s Tavern
465 First Street West
8:30pm – 11:00pm
The party will feature a buffet of hors d’oeuvres from Della Santina, live music, special cocktails made with Three Olives vodka and Q gin, and Blackstone wines.

Opening Night Festival After-Party
Steiner’s Tavern
11:00pm -- 2:00am
Open to all Festival attendees

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FRIDAY: APRIL 7, 2006

Filmmakers' Brunch
Sponsored by Ravenswood Winery
Ravenswood Red Lounge
11:00am – 1:00pm

Film Society Members' Private Screening
Sponsored by Sebastiani Winery and Olive & Vine
Reception 4:30pm, Screening to begin at 5:30pm
Special reception and screening of PURSUIT OF EQUALITY.
The San Francisco-based filmmakers and "star" (SF Mayor Gavin Newsome) will be attending.

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SATURDAY: APRIL 8, 2006

FESTIVAL GALA    ORDER NOW
$100
Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building
126 First St. West, Sonoma
8:00 p.m.

"HOLLYWOOD MEETS WINE"

Featuring LIVE PERFORMANCE by THE TOLEDO SHOW

The highlight event of the Film Festival, a grand celebration with great wine, food, music and dancing. More than eight wineries will be serving world-class and award-winning Sonoma Valley wines, and top local restaurants will show off the fine epicuria of Sonoma. PLUS: The Toledo Show, a sensational, steamy jazz cabaret floorshow - Not to be missed!

(Note: Festival Gala is included for all Film Society Members, and for Patron Pass and Premier Pass holders. A very limited number are available here as a stand-alone ticket)

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SUNDAY: APRIL 8, 2006

VIP Members' Brunch
Sonoma-Meritage
165 West Napa Street
10:00am – Noon
Chef Carlo Cavallo creates a private brunch for VIP festival guests and Film Society VIP Members (Producers and up).

Closing Night VIP Reception
The Harmony Club at Ledson Hotel
480 First Street East
4:30pm -- 6:00pm
A private reception for Film Society Members, Patrons and special guests featuring the wonderful food & wine of The Harmony Club and Ledson Winery.

Closing Night Film, NEVERWAS
Sebastiani Theatre
Premiere screening at 6:30pm
Encore screening at 9:30pm

Awards Ceremony
Ravenswood Red Lounge
8:30pm
Filmmakers join Members, top sponsors, Patrons and Premier Passholders to learn who wins the juried awards and the $5,000 Geller-Devonport Award to be given to the audience's favorite film.

Festival Wrap Party
Ravenswood Red Lounge
9:00pm -- 11:00pm
Great food, wine and company as festival goers share one last toast – and raise glasses one last time until the 2007 Sonoma Valley Film Festival, our 10th annual!

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