‘Sideways’ Author to Speak, Sip Pinot
Not too many works of art have changed the course of wine appreciation, but Sideways is on the short list.
The 2004 movie, with its scenes extolling the virtues of pinot noir and the dismissive line, “I am not drinking f—g merlot!” changed not only...
Windsor’s Rob Daly takes the helm at Acre Coffee
Acre Coffee announced this morning that it has changed ownership. Founder Steve Decosse has sold the ownership of the coffee portion of the business to longtime local coffee guy, Rob Daly, former CEO of Taylor Maid Coffee (before it became Taylor Lane).
Traffic safety is a rising concern in Windsor
As discussions continue on with the town council and among the Windsor Police on issues related to reckless driving, speeding and even sideshow-type activities within the town, Wally Krutz, a resident of Starr Road, has been expressing his concerns about road safety in the town for some time.
Fitch Mountain Trails, Villa Dog Park to Reopen in May
We have an end in sight, at last, for the renovation project that has kept the Fitch Mountain trails closed since last summer. The city is planning a big reopening party for the trail system and dog park next to the Villa Chanticleer on...
Roundabout project continues to vex merchants, motorists
Project more than a year behind schedule
Lighting the way
Local woman creates impromptu lighted car parade to brighten Sebastopol’s holiday
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival lineup announced
UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival has been postponed.
HHS CARnival and Street Fair returns for second year
The second annual Healdsburg High School CARnival and Street Fair will be held on campus on Saturday, April 29.
Windsor council discussing property purchase, banner replacement
The Windsor Town Council will consider five regular agenda items and make three proclamations before adjourning to closed session to discuss Town Manager Ken MacNab’s resignation at their Sept. 15 meeting.
Occidental Community Choir perseveres to present virtual winter concert
The Occidental Community Choir’s first virtual concert in its 42 years swelling west county with music was an undertaking for everyone involved, led by program director Crystal McDougall-Purdy and music director Gage Purdy, who digitally mastered the pre-recorded show.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.





















