Five Things You Need to Know This Week: March 26-April 1

1. Enjoy Blues great Johnny Rawls this Monday night at the Tradewinds! Every Monday night, local musicians come together to play some great tunes — and no cover charge! But after the locals warm up there will be a special treat with this Mississippi bluesman. The show starts at 8 p.m. in Cotati and will rock for hours (donations accepted with a pass-a-round bucket).

2. Check ou the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library this week for an art exhibit throughout the week. From Tuesday through Friday, from noon to 6 p.m. enjoy a display of 10 local Sonoma County artists in the meeting room. Most art is available for purchase as well as prints for some.

3. Network with Confidence! This business mixer is being put on by the Cotati Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to all business people and will be held at the Cotati Room of the Ray Miller Community Center at 216 E. School St. RSVP by calling 707-795-5508.

4. The musical "Chicago" is playing all this weekend at Speckels Performing Arts Center. Come out and enjoy this true Broadway institution. The Raven Players are producing this show that runs on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. as well as Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $26 for full and $22 for seniors and students. Purchase tickets online or in person at the box office.

5. The Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library will be closed on Saturday for Cesar Chavez Day.

6. Sunday is April Fool's Day! Remember this is a day to celebrate fun with good-humored and silly practical jokes.

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning."

            ~Albert Einstein