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‘Cinderella’
A family holiday “panto”; a family-friendly fairy tale with a taste of vaudeville, audience interaction and irreverent humor. (See review this issue.) Tickets $10 students, $25 adults; Thursday (Nov. 21, 7:30pm) is pay-what-you-can night; Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm, through Dec. 1. raventheater.org/series/cinderella-a-family-holiday-panto.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Get Crafted
A workshop on the art of wreath-making, crafting personal holiday pieces chock-full of fragrant Sonoma County evergreens. Learn during the two-hour class, and leave with a handcrafted wreath. $145 including premium wines and gourmet culinary snacks from Chef Charlie Palmer. Two dates: Thursday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 23. Location is Setting Wines, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg. stayhealdsburg.com/events.
California Delta Blues
Coyote Slim claims that the blues can come from California’s delta region, too. To make his case, he plays traditional blues and old-time folk songs along with humorous stories and verses. Hear him at Furthermore Wines, Thursday, from 5-8pm, free at 328a Healdsburg Ave.
Friday, Nov. 22
Smoke n’ Mirrors
The band’s name is presumably a reference to party time, and that’s what they promise for Friday night at Coyote. They perform doo-wop, R & B, rock, country and folk, all with “a little twist.” No cover, dancing encouraged, 6:30pm at Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St.
Supper and Song
Grammy-nominated artist Aaron Lee Tasjan performs from his eclectic album Stellar Evolution on the Second Story stage. Add in a vegan holiday meal from Little Saint kitchen, all for $45. 7-10pm, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Irish Reggae Blues
Looking for a reliable weekend hangout? Might we suggest the Elephant in the Room—reggae and rocksteady on Friday, country blues on Saturday, Irish rock on Sunday. Most shows just 10 bucks. Music at 8pm, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Chamber Orchestra
The Young People’s Chamber Orchestra, sponsored by the Santa Rosa Symphony, performs under the musical direction of Aaron Westman, a Grammy-nominated violinist and violist. The dozen-plus young classical music talents are the first youth ensemble of its kind in Northern California. Friday night only, 7:30pm, tickets free for students, $20 general admission. The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave. the222.org.
Saturday, Nov. 23
St. Paul’s Holiday Boutique
The women of St. Paul’s Episcopal present their annual Holiday Boutique, featuring holiday foods and home goods. The annual sale takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Doors open at 10am at the Parish Hall, 209 Matheson St.
Fall In the Air
Only about a month’s worth of Saturdays remain for a visit to the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market, from 8:30am to noon in the West Plaza Parking Lot. Fresh local produce, holiday food and gift items; a great place to catch up with weekly friends and stock your larder for the coming holidays.
Benny Golson Tribute
A tribute by three of Healdsburg’s finest jazz musicians to the late Benny Golson (1929-2024), a saxophonist, composer and arranger from the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie. Guitarist Randy Vincent, saxophonist Noel Jewkes and bassist Chris Amberger play 6-8pm Saturday at the Spirit Bar, in the lobby of Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair
The Healdsburg Senior Center will be all lit up and cheery for its annual Holiday Craft Fair, featuring several local vendors with their one-of-a-kind craft items, on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10am till 1pm at 133 Matheson St.
Next Week
Meet the Director
Erika Thibault, the Sonoma County Library director, will pay a visit to the Mini Library at the Healdsburg Community Center on Monday, Nov. 25. Stop by for a casual conversation to learn more about the status of Measure W and the future of the Healdsburg branch. 10-11am, 1337 Healdsburg Ave.
Turkey Trot
The Healdsburg Turkey Trot tradition continues for 2024! Now in its 13th year as a Healdsburg family tradition, the 5k fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, kicks off at 8am. Start and finish at 333 Center St. in front of Healdsburg Running Company. Register at 5ktrot.com.
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