Kin in the kitchen at Appellation Healdsburg
Reed Palmer is chef de cuisine at Folia Bar & Kitchen, the flagship restaurant inside Appellation Healdsburg. Born and bred here, he returned home after years abroad to apply an internationally shaped palate to Sonoma County.
Obviously, Palmer’s path into food began early, with him...
Arts thrive in Healdsburg schools
During the 2025-26 school year, two years of planning moved into action as the committee became the Arts Professional Learning Team (PLT). Members mapped essential arts standards across grade levels and created new opportunities for students to learn, perform and share their work.
Things to do in Healdsburg, July 30-August 6
This month’s exhibit at the Upstairs Art Gallery features a collection of oil and acrylic paintings by Willow LaLand, along with the Staircase Smallworks showcase featuring Gen Zorich’s ‘Summertime’ exhibit. Meet the artists on ...
GALLERY: Oaxacan festival, FIFA final add up to one big Sunday
Last Sunday, July 19, said Mayor Chris Herrod, Healdsburg pulled off another ‘two-fer’ with the Guelaguetza festival at Foley and a screening of the World Cup final at the Plaza. We have the story, with a photo gallery, online now.
Dana Gioia to speak on inspiration
Man of letters and the arts Dana Gioia will speak at the Healdsburg Library on Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Eliabeth Bishop on July 28.
Things to do in Healdsburg, July 23-31
"Much Ado About Nothing," one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, starts a three-weekend run on stage at Bacchus Landing. Directed by Steven David Martin and staged by the Raven Players, it’s a tale of love and villainy with a happy ending.
‘Odyssey’ a journey of self-discovery
What Christiopher Nolan delivers with 'The Odyssey' is classic, old-fashioned filmmaking on a scale rarely seen since Hollywood succumbed to its over-reliance on CGI.
Songwriters find ‘paradise’ in Healdsburg again
SIP founder Patrick Davis and his wife, Lauren Jenkins, are big fans of Healdsburg, Davis said, noting that every time he visits, he is impressed by the friendliness of the locals. He was introduced to the city by Mike Brennan, board member of the Chamber of Commerce and director of sales at Mills District, Davis said.
Things to do in Healdsburg, July 16-23
The Healdsburg Community Swim Center runs a comprehensive learn-to-swim program, lap swimming, and a youth swim team program during the summer months. The pool is located at and co-owned by Healdsburg High School. Other city and arts events this week include...
Duck Dash, Kids Parade live up to celebration
Among the judges for the Kids Parade was, once again, Evelyn Mitchell, joined by Police Chief Matt Jenkins and this year’s mayor, Chris Herrod. “I have had the honor of being the head judge for the last several years,” Mitchell said. “It is one of my favorite things to do."

















