A&E

It’s been over a decade since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) decided it was a wise (and popular) move to bundle the Oscar-nominated shorts together and release them in theaters just before the gold statuettes are awarded. All three of the 2018 collections are being screened locally.

Editor’s Note: With this issue we introduce ‘Staycation,’ a twice-monthly feature exploring the wealth of day trips, overnights and weekend getaways in and around the greater Bay Area. The easiest way to maximize vacation time is to spend it locally, and Sonoma County is full...

Healdsburg Museum The new exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum, “We Are Not Strangers Here: African-American Histories in California and Healdsburg,” opens on Thursday, July 20, at 11am. The museum is located at 221 Matheson St., and open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11am to 4pm. Indie Rock ...

Design Dialog“Holding Sustainable Development Accountable” is the title of the Thursday, Sept. 28, discussion at CraftWork. Architects of Silver Oak, Harmon House and Enso Village interact, with refreshments. 445 Center St., 5:30pm. Joni SituationKate Foley-Beining performs songs of Joni Mitchell with Christian Foley-Beining on guitar,...

Looking for something new? How about trying the world’s oldest sport?

Access Alexander ValleyFriday, Sept. 1 brings a regional wine celebration at the new ACTA Wine, 7505 Highway 128/Alexander Valley Road. $150 ticket includes all-access pass to 15+ wineries, winemaking demonstrations, barrel tastings, artisanal food and music from the Pitchforks. 5-8pm; tickets and information at...

Healdsburg High's graduation was last Friday, but this coming week the 'celebration' won't let up - the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Vamos al Tianguis, and the No Kings march, Saturday noon at the roundabout.