Join T.O.W.N. "On Tour" for an Almost Famous-inspired evening celebrating rock and roll, the open road, and the magic of being young and HUNGRY with a THIRST life. For this unforgettable event, we welcome special guest Cameron Crowe, the visionary writer-director behind the iconic film, to Healdsburg's local theaters True West and The Raven. Immerse yourself in the electricity of tour life through music and storytelling. Inspiration will be fueled by 7 local winery and 7 restaurant partners.

From the communal concert experience to backstage access, T.O.W.N. offers a golden ticket to relive the greatest era of rock journalism—with Wine Country as your stage.

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T.O.W.N. presents An Almost Famous Evening with Academy Award®-winning Writer & Director Cameron Crowe, benefiting True West Film Center, a non-profit organization. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Almost Famous, the full evening includes a seated dinner from TOWN featuring 7 restaurants and 7 wineries; a screening of Almost Famous followed by a Q&A with Cameron, legendary rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres, and True West’s John Cooper; and a live band covering ‘70s classics. Proceeds benefit True West Film Center, a non-profit organization offering educational programs and a full schedule of films in its modern jewel box cinema in downtown Healdsburg. 

 

EVENT TIMELINE

4:00 pm – Exclusive Private Reception with Cameron Crowe and Ben Fong-Torres at The Harris Gallery (Spotlight Experience ticket holders only)
5:00 pm – Check in at True West and wine welcome
5:30 pm – Dinner in the courtyard and live music
7:00 pm – Screening of Almost Famous
9:00 pm – Live Q&A with Cameron Crowe, Ben Fong-Torres, and John Cooper

 

THE DINNER EXPERIENCE ($350) – limited to 48 people

The T.O.W.N. Dinner experience with simulcast Q&A includes:

• Seating at the T.O.W.N. dinner experience at True West Film Center

• Seating in Theater 1 or Theater 3 at the Almost Famous screening and simulcast Q&A

• A copy of Cameron Crowe’s book: The Uncool: A Memoir

 

THE VIP DINNER EXPERIENCE ($450) – limited to 20 people

The T.O.W.N. VIP Dinner experience with LIVE Q&A includes:

• Seating at the T.O.W.N. dinner experience at True West Film Center

• VIP Seating in Theater 2 at the Almost Famous screening and LIVE Q&A

• A copy of Cameron Crowe’s book: The Uncool: A Memoir

• Includes a $100 tax-deductible donation to True West in support of our educational programs

 

THE SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCE ($1,500) – limited to 30 people

The exclusive “Spotlight Experience” represents the highest level of access and impact for the event, which includes:

• An exclusive private hang with Oscar-winning writer and director Cameron Crowe during a cocktail reception taking place an hour before the event on April 17 at the Harris Gallery

• A signed copy of Cameron’s book: The Uncool: A Memoir

• Premium seating at the T.O.W.N. dinner experience

• Premium seating in Theater 2 at the Almost Famous screening and LIVE Q&A

This special ticket is also a leadership-level contribution to True West Film Center, directly advancing True West’s commitment to bring media literacy and transformative film arts education to students across Sonoma County – especially those historically underserved – through innovative, hands-on storytelling programs, and access initiatives that ensure every young person has the opportunity to see themselves reflected on screen and to find their voice through cinema.

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