Q&A about anti-slavery hero Josiah Henson: Author Jared Brock at Copperfield’s on June 15
Josiah Henson overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery, and improved the lives of hundreds of freedmen throughout his long life. He found international fame as the real "Uncle Tom" in the novel that fueled the abolitionist movement and ignited the Civil War. Join us on Josiah Henson’s birthday in celebrating his powerful story with author Jared Brock. Brock’s sweeping biography immortalizes Henson in an epic tale of courage and bravery in the face of unimaginable trials. Author Jared Brock has also made a short documentary called JOSIAH (Narrated by actor and activist Danny Glover), which will be screened at this event, followed by Q&A and a book signing with Jared.
The Celtic World According to Kalos
The trio Kalos play their own version of Celtic music on Wednesday night at the Raven - not only the to-be-expected tunes from Ireland and Scotland, but music from elsewhere in Britain, from the north of Spain and France, from Nova Scotia and Quebec, Acadian music and Appalachian as well.
Healdsburg Happenings, Sept. 21
Dad CountryThursday, Sept. 21, at Second Story finds Sofia Talvik playing her Americana-folk tunes at 5:45pm, free. She’s performed from Lollapalooza to SxSW, and now upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
Prisoner of the BluesFrom the yard to the ’burg: guitarist Max Cabello Jr.,...
Who will win Oscars this year? Read our predictions
"Two weeks ago, I would have said Timothee Chalamet had this one won, but he’s been a desperate weirdo in his press tour, so now I think Michael B. Jordan might take the the Best Actor statuette home..."
A Refuge from Scandal for Marie Curie
The 222 didn’t have to use an all-female production crew to tell this story as part of Women’s History Month, but it did. It is heartening when a theater’s commitment to its values stretches beyond just the cast and playwright, and that alone is cause for celebration.
AVFest Delivers 10 Days of Films
The ninth annual AVFest will return to northern Sonoma County Friday, April 28 through Sunday, May 7, bringing 10 days of indie film screenings with wine country flavor to Cloverdale and Healdsburg, promises AVFilm.
Opening in Cloverdale, AVFest kicks off with a block party on...
