Music
Blues on the Green
Big Blu Soul Revue brings the soul of San Francisco to the live stage at Windsor’s Town Green on Thursday’s Summer Nights on the Green, Aug. 21. Should be big and brassy. The Farmers’ Market takes place from 5-8pm, music from 6-8pm.
Upstairs
‘Vetiver’ is the name of an aromatic grass (no, not that one) and the name of an American folk quartet from North Carolina featuring songwriter Andy Cabic. No cover, doors at 6pm, free music Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7pm, upstairs at the hippest treehouse in town, Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Furthermore Weekend
The narrow tasting room at 328-A Healdsburg Ave. hosts live music on many summer evenings, this week including Glenn Seigel on Thursday (“deep cuts from deep artists”), the Beatles Jazz Connection on Friday and Greg Hester Trio on Saturday, all from 5:30-8:30pm, no cover. furthermorewines.com
Bachata White Gala
A big night for Dominican music at Bacchus Landing (driveway at 555 Westside Rd.), as bachata star Johandy performs live, DJs play bachata tracks and the dance floor will be open from 5-10pm on Friday, Aug. 22. Tickets still available from $42 to $60 including fees, tinyurl.com/mwmae559.
Island Rock
Joe Samba’s island-inspired reggae-rock at Cloverdale’s Friday Night Live on Aug. 22. Market starts at 6pm, music at 7pm in downtown Cloverdale.
Elephant Noises
Friday, Aug. 22, it’s local vocalist Stella Heath with her “gypsy jazz” combo Bandjango, $20 cover, from 8-11pm. Saturday, Aug. 23, the Maxx Cabello Band brings rock ’n’ blues to town, $15, music from 8-11pm. Sunday, Aug. 24, they party early with King Baby and the Mighty Bogarts, no cover, 6-9pm. At the Elephant in the Room, 117 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Johnny Fontano
Saturday evening music at the Hotel Healdsburg’s Spirit Bar, just off the lobby. Fresh interpretations of traditional grooves from New Orleans and Harlem. On Aug. 23 it’s Neil Fontano on piano, Yanos Johnny Bones on saxophone plus a guest drummer, 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar. No cover, limited menu and drinks available. 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar.
Rock with You
It’s about time a Michael Jackson tribute band showed up in town. “Rock With You – the Michael Jackson Experience” features two MJ tribute artists heading a 10-plus-piece live ensemble, claiming to be the only MJ tribute in the world to have 100% live vocals. Tickets $35, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9-11:30pm at Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Brazilian Legend
Healdsburg Jazz presents the legendary Toninho Horta, the Grammy-winning guitarist and composer, in a rare California appearance on Sunday, Aug. 24. Performing with him in Healdsburg will be Marcos Silva on keyboard, Scott Thompson on bass and Celso Alberti on drums. One show only, 7-8:30pm, tickets $28 to $68. At Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., healdsburgjazz.org.
Final Tuesday Concert
The popular summer concert series Tuesday in the Plaza concludes on Aug. 26 with the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan, a sure-to-please soul revue from San Francisco. Arrive early to claim your space. Onsite food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
Stage
Theater Without a Net
The Raven Players’ annual “24/7”—meaning the writing and performance of seven 10-minute plays created in 24 hours—returns this Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 22-23, 7:30pm. Friday is the brainstorming session, as the audience selects a theme to guide the playwrights, and Saturday are the performances themselves. $25 tickets for both nights, doors open at 7pm, 115 North St., raventheater.org.
The Arts
Art Exhibition
The exhibit at Upstairs Art Gallery now until Aug. 31 is “Classical Elegance” by Luba Stolper. The Ukrainian-born artist showcases intricately detailed still-life oil paintings reminiscent of the Old Masters. Linda Barretta is also displaying her collection of vibrant impressionistic small works celebrating the natural beauty of California. The gallery is upstairs at Levin & Co. Community Booksellers, 306 Center St., 11am to 6pm daily.
Art Opening
“Love Songs for Kay,” new works by Harvey Brody, opens Saturday, Aug. 23 with a reception from 5-7pm. The local artist and educator works in a wide range of mediums, with the music of American jazz a recurrent inspiration. Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., paulmahdergallery.com.
Community
Farmers’ Market
The longstanding gathering place for the Saturday Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market this week, on Aug. 23, remains the West Plaza parking lot, but it won’t stay there forever. A move across the street to the Foley Family Community Pavilion is expected before this year’s market season ends on Dec. 20. Opens at 8:30am, continues until 12:30pm.
History Talks
Last scheduled History Talk of the summer is Saturday, Aug. 23, “Celebrating Culture, Creativity & Festivals” from docents of the Healdsburg Museum Saturdays, 10am to noon. Free. healdsburgmuseum.org
Garrett Celebration
Garrett Hardware has been a community mainstay for 136 years, and this Saturday, Aug. 23, it’s holding a celebration at both stores, Healdsburg and Windsor. Expect a festive four hours of food, wine, live music, local vendors and sales-tax-free shopping—all in support of the Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society. From 10am to 2pm. 1340 Healdsburg Ave. in Healdsburg and 10540 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor. garretthardware.com
Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, in addition to the usual Saturday market. 9am to 12:30pm, Tuesdays until Sept. 30.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
