About this episode

Cat Smith discusses the unique offerings and history of the Sonoma Community Center with host Tim Zahner.

The Sonoma Community Center is one of those places that keeps surprising people. It’s an old school building that became Woodsboro High in Scream, a place where horror fans still come looking for the staircase, and also a working arts and cultural center filled with ceramics, printmaking, cooking classes, dance, comedy, fiber arts, community events, and more creative energy than seems possible under one roof. Cat Smith joins Tim Zahner to talk about what makes the Center so special, from its history and architecture to the way it continues to evolve as a gathering place for Sonoma. They get into the annual Scream screening, Sonoma Valley Pride events, the Pride & Community gallery show, and the upcoming Priscilla Queen of the Center dinner and drag performance in the Secret Garden. Along the way, Cat shares her own Sonoma story, from growing up here to moving to San Diego, studying theater, and eventually coming back to see the town in a completely new way. There’s also talk of ravioli classes, screen printing, costumes, stage fright, cowboy boots, secret bakeries, and why the Sonoma Community Center is one of those places where there is always something happening, even if…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Zahner

Guest: Cat Smith

Topics covered

• community center
• arts
• local events
• Pride
• film
• cultural history

Keywords

• Sonoma Community Center
• Scream
• Pride events
• art classes
• community gatherings
• Sonoma history

Sponsors

Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sonoma Community Center

Books & works: Scream

Places: Sonoma, San Diego

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