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 seven restaurants and seven 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.

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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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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 (For Dinner, VIP Dinner, and Spotlight Experience Ticket Holders)

5:30 pm – Dinner in the courtyard and live music (For Dinner, VIP Dinner, and Spotlight Experience Ticket Holders)

6:00 pm – Doors open for Raven Theater Experience

6:55 pm – Cameron Crowe Arrival at Raven Theater 

7:15 pm – Screening of Almost Famous

9:00 pm – Live Q&A with Cameron Crowe, Ben Fong-Torres, and John Cooper at True West Theater, simulcast to The Raven Theater

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THE RAVEN TICKET ($75) – limited to 200 people

The Raven Theater Movie Screening with simulcast Q&A includes:

 • A short live music set before the film

 • Golden Steak Warrior (https://www.instagram.com/golden_steak_warriors/) sandwich

 • 1 glass of wine from Flambeaux, and 1 glass of wine from The Harris Gallery

 • Seating at the satellite screening of Almost Famous and simulcast Q&A

 • Popcorn, candy, and other goodies

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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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