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11th Annual Salute to American Graffiti – Cruisin’ On The Boulevard

(Information from AmericanGraffiti.net) Thursday, May 19, 2016  – “Jump Start” Dinner, Location Cattleman’s Restaurant.  By Advanced Reservation Only.  Tickets are $45 per person. You may meet some of the stars and crew from the original production of the movie. To purchase tickets call (707) 762-3394. Friday, May 20, 2016 – Free – Open to everyone … Continue reading “11th Annual Salute to American Graffiti – Cruisin’ On The Boulevard”

Schedule: Get Ready For #Petaluma’s American Graffiti Cruisin’ On The Boulevard

An annual Salute to American Graffiti honors George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age film, American Graffiti, most of which was filmed in Petaluma in the early summer of 1972. Grab your favorite squeeze, jump into your hot rod, candy-colored screamin’ machine or the family car for that matter, and cruise on back to the “happy days” of the … Continue reading “Schedule: Get Ready For #Petaluma’s American Graffiti Cruisin’ On The Boulevard”

Event Photos of Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti

#Petaluma closes many of the downtown’s main drags to accommodate the 450 American Classic Cars and Hot Rods.  Citizens dress to mark the era, Academy Award nominated Candy Clark, an Elvis impersonator can be found as well as many of the cars that were filmed in the movie. (Click on the photos to enlarge them) … Continue reading “Event Photos of Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti”

Photos of 2014 Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti

Most of the memorable scenes in George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age movie were filmed in the city of #Petaluma in 1972.  On May 27th, 2014 Petaluma held its Salute to American Graffiti annual celebration with over 450 classic American cars, cruising the main drag, rock-n-roll music and the happy days of the 50s and early 60s. … Continue reading “Photos of 2014 Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti”

What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through May 20th

Spring Book Sale – thru 5/21: Friends of Petaluma Library Book Sale General Sale Days, New books added daily through Friday See website for details & deal days. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr.  707-763-9801. Wednesday May 18   4:00-8:00 pm Thursday May 19 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday May 20 10:00 am – 5:00 pm “Godspell” … Continue reading “What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through May 20th”

What’s Going On In Petaluma? Jan 30-Feb 5th

Bay Area novelist at Copperfield’s – Fri., 7pm: Julia Park Tracey at Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St. 762-0563. Pacific Empire Chorus Crab Feed – Sat. 5-9pm: held at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. See website for more info & tickets. LumaCon Comic Convention – Sat., 10am: Comics, graphic novels, popular culture, fandom & … Continue reading “What’s Going On In Petaluma? Jan 30-Feb 5th”

Mark Your 2016 Calendar And Don’t Miss These Special Events

Merry Christmas eve to you! If you have not planned your New Years Eve, there are a lot of events going on in Petaluma.  Click here to see our previous post on What’s Going On in Petaluma for New Years Eve.  Also if you are like our family, we like driving around looking at the … Continue reading “Mark Your 2016 Calendar And Don’t Miss These Special Events”

Two videos added to our Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade YouTube Playlist

We have two new 2015 Butter & Egg Days Parade videos added to our playlist. Petaluma Junior High School Marching Band in 2015 Butter & Egg Days Parade and District 2 Dairy Princess Connie Jones with 1st Alt. Alex Gambonini 2015 Butter & Egg Days Parade If you have not already visited our YouTube Channel you … Continue reading “Two videos added to our Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade YouTube Playlist”

What’s Going On In Petaluma? Week of May 16-23

Salute to American Graffiti – May 14-16: 10th Anniversary! See website for full list of events & activities happening in Petaluma.  For the complete schedule go to our previous post Schedule: Get Ready For #Petaluma’s American Graffiti Cruisin’ On The Boulevard Historic Downtown Walking Tour – Sat. 10:30am: Costumed docents stroll downtown, highlighting iron-fronts and other … Continue reading “What’s Going On In Petaluma? Week of May 16-23”

What’s Happening In #Petaluma This Week? May 9 – May 16

Spring Library Book Sale – May 8-16: For info call 763-9801. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive. Living History Day at the Petaluma Adobe – Sat., May 9, 10am-4pm: History comes alive as volunteers recreate life in 1840s Mexican-era California. $3 for adults 17 & older. www.petalumaadobe.com 3325 Adobe Road. 762-4871. Opening Day on the … Continue reading “What’s Happening In #Petaluma This Week? May 9 – May 16”