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This weekend’s opening marks the culmination of 10 years of research, inspiration and introspection for playwright Francine Schwartz, now 75, along with a lifetime of memories. That decade began in 2014 while she went through family possessions in the family home, cleaning things out because her mother had moved into assisted living...

Sure the climate is racing toward the 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels that portends disaster for our civilization—but it won’t get there this summer. Here are activities that will bring some joy in the face of catastrophe. Windsor Summer Nights on the Green A collaboration between...

Old televisions, computers and tablets, outdated cell phones and any number of other electronic devices that have passed their useful lifespan can be recycled at a three-day E-Waste Disposal event this weekend at the Healdsburg Community Center. “Electronic devices contain a variety of materials, including...

Healdsburg Jazz 25th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues with events through Sunday, June 25. Tickets and information at healdsburgjazz.org.  Collegiate Baseball Prune Packers baseball continues its 2023 season with home games this week against the Alameda Anchors (June 23), West Coast Kings (June 24) and Walnut Creek...

Halloween falls on a Monday this year, but like most holidays, the celebration often begins early. One such salute happens the previous Thursday, Oct. 27, when Count Orlok comes to town.   Who? Count Orlok is the name of the “Carpathian” undead whose story is told...

Don’t expect dragon parades or a lantern festival at the Healdsburg Plaza this Sunday, Feb. 5.  Instead, a number of nonprofits and community volunteers will be holding a Lunar New Year festival. Drumming, jazz, tai chi and Asian-American street food will be part of...

Taj Mahal got his start in 1964 as a 22-year-old joining forces with a then-17-year-old Ry Cooder to form the cult group, the Rising Sons. He's still going strong at 81...