The Soul of Sonoma is initially kindled by Chalon Bridges - a Sonoman since ‘79. You may know her through her parents, Carole and Francisco Peccorini, or her family - Dan, Sam, and Lucy Sondheim. You can reach her at chalon@soulofsonoma.us
Our first event in March 2023 was a soul biography week where filmmaker, Nic Askew, came from Minnesota and created films with over 30 locals. He is currently working on a Soul of Sonoma film.
Our second event in May 2023 included the Listening Lab where Matthew Chavez was here from NYC to invite people to sit down and have conversations with each other.
May 2023 also included the Strangers Project where Brandon Doman was here from Brooklyn to invite locals to create, share, and read 1-page stories of our lives.
What might happen if our town became a place where we knew each other beneath the surface, without condition?