About this event

Conservation Works hosted a night of music, art, and healing to come together to celebrate and honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and heritage in Sonoma County.

AAPI have been a part of Sonoma County since the 1850’s when Chinese laborers helped build many of the vineyards and agricultural infrastructure we enjoy today. However, at the start of 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a steady increase in anti-Asian sentiment. The purpose of this event is to bring together members of the Sonoma County community to celebrate AAPI heritage and to stop Asian hate with healing through AAPI inspired music, art, and other performances.

Event Activities

• Performances and demonstrations by local AAPI performing arts groups

• Stories of AAPI heritage in Sonoma County

• Recognition of Local API leaders making a difference in Sonoma County

• Tabling, activities, and resources provided by local AAPI groups

• Beer, wine, and light AAPI food refreshments

AAPI organizations collaborating on the event:

• Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay

• Filipino American National Historical Society of Sonoma County

• Japanese American Citizen League of Sonoma County

• Redwood Empire Chinese Association

• Sonoma Vietnamese Association