The Weekend
Finer Things
The annual Wine & Food Affair Pairing Weekend is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3, in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Some 40 wineries usually participate; pick up tickets at your favorite and go from there. For details and passes, visit wineroad.com.
Tour de Force
“Journalistic theater” is what Dan Hoyle performs in his one-man show, It Takes All Kinds, giving the chameleonic actor a chance to inhabit others’ stories and the people who tell them. Directed by Aldo Billingslea and Michael Moran. Shows Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Tickets from $5-$105. At The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Friday, Nov. 1
Skis and Snowboards
“Warren Miller’s 75,” an anniversary presentation of works from the legendary snow-sports filmmaker (1924-2018) with footage from around the world, is a three-part event on Friday, Nov. 1. Part one is a ski and snowboard gear swap, hosted at the True West Film Center (375 Healdsburg Ave.) from 11am to 4pm. The film screening is at 6:30pm at the Raven (115 North St.), with an afterparty at Craftwork (445 Center St.). Film only: $30 or $15 students; afterparty adds $15.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Fall in the Air
With the air crisp and autumn in full swing, it’s a good time for a morning visit to the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market this Saturday. The market, featuring fresh seasonal produce, opens at 8:30am and goes till noon. Keep an eye out for pumpkin-spice desserts!
Brazilian Jazz
The Ruth Ahlers Trio plays charts from prominent composers including Jobim, Joyce, João Bosco and others, plus other tunes combining jazz and Brazilian rhythms. With Ahlers on saxophone, Ken Cook on keys, Brad Maestas playing the bass and Eric Engstrom on the drums. Music from 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar, Hotel Healdsburg’s fireside lounge, 25 Matheson St.
Gentleman Blues
Matt Schofield comes back to the Raven with his blistering blues band, playing the music that’s earned him international “best blues guitarist” awards for over a decade. He blew the roof off the place early last year; don’t miss the show this time. Saturday, Nov. 2, 7:30pm at Raven Theater, 115 North St. Tickets $25-$40 at www.raventheater.org.
Down & Dirty
Some dance bands say it all in their name. The Down Dirty Shake puts Latin, psych, soul, pop and garage-rock in a blender and brings it to the stage, San Francisco-style. The post-psychedelic band Triptides opens; music begins at 8pm. Saturday, Nov. 2, $15, at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
Alligator Man
Santa Rosa-born, New Orleans-based Alligator Records artist Eric Lindell pays a return visit to the Elephant in the Room on Saturday, Nov. 2, with the West Side Summer League. It’s the Elephant’s last outdoor concert of the season. Space and tickets are limited, so get them while they last. 8pm at 177 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets $35 in advance, www.elephantintheroompub.com.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Wayne Shorter Tribute
Saxophone great’s last backup trio plays with Mark Turner, a present-day sax polymath, in this special legacy show at the Raven Theater for Healdsburg Jazz, 7pm. Read story this issue.
Next Week
City Council
It’s time again for the first Healdsburg City Council meeting of the month, Monday Nov. 4. Planned agenda items include investments and disbursements, Saggio Hills park design and funding the prohousing incentive program. 6pm, 401 Grove St., or at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Dia de Muertos
The Healdsburg Museum’s Day of the Dead bilingual exhibition celebrates the holiday with an ofrenda (altar), art, and traditional clothing from around Mexico. The exhibition is now open and runs through November 10, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
Backward Look
Ten years ago Seattle folkie Noah Gunderson and Abby Gundersen created their first album together, Ledges. Now they take a look back to see what that was all about, and where it’s all going. Special Wednesday, Oct. 30, performance at the Second Story stage (Note: The café and lounge downstairs is closed on Wednesdays). Doors at 7pm, show at 8, tickets $40 plus fees, at Little Saint, 25 North St.
Commission Recruitment
The city’s new Arts & Culture Commission is filling its first class of seven members, plus a youth commissioner. “The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Community Services Director to carry out the vision, goals, and strategies outlined in the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan,” reads the job description at healdsburg.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=661. Applicants accepted until Nov. 6.
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