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Sean HayesAnother Dad Country discovery comes to the Second Story stage on Thursday, Dec. 28. Sean Hayes comes by way of North Carolina and NYC, bringing Irish R&B roots to his diverse material. No cover; doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Upstairs...

By Dave Gil de Rubio  In an age of performers making their name as Instagram influencers and TikTok flavors-of-the-month, Charlie Musselwhite is the equivalent of a land line—steady, reliable and a link to the past. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, the 78-year-old musician...

Karaoke KarolsOne might expect some holiday standards on Dec. 21, when it’s Locals Thursday at Coyote Sonoma. Rob Bogan manages the singalong, select beer and wine is $5, no reservations needed. Taproom opens at 4pm, karaoke begins at 7pm on the indoor stage. No...

Double BillTwo musical acts share the Second Story stage on Thursday, Dec. 14. German singer Hayfitz opens for Sarah Walk, a Minneapolis performer and pianist. No cover; doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St. SoloRioAmericana “rock stone...

When a 9.1 earthquake shook the ocean floor off the east coast of Japan on March 22, 2011, it was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the area. The massive “megathrust” earthquake triggered enormous tsunami waves that raced six miles inland and reached...

REIBTThe 74th annual Redwood Empire Invitational Basketball Tournament takes place this weekend, with both boys and girls high school teams from throughout the area in bracket competition at Healdsburg High School. Games began Wednesday, Dec. 6 and continue daily with championship games on Saturday,...

Santa Rosa has its Rose Parade, Healdsburg has its 4H/FFA Parade, but Geyserville lays claim to the world’s biggest Lighted Tractor Parade, now in its 14th year (or is it the 15th?). On Saturday, Nov. 25, the small town where Alexander Valley meets Highway...

Maybe it’s the shorter days, the warming fires or the family gatherings, but few seasons are as musical as Christmas. While the continual cycle of familiar carols streaming from every retail shop and sidewalk sales cart may eventually become tedious, like a rising tide...

Dine Out for LifeThursday, Nov. 30, is the 22nd annual fundraising event for Food for Thought. Restaurants donate 25% to 100% of proceeds to provide support for people living with HIV, cancer and other serious medical conditions. Several Healdsburg restaurants are participating, see fftfoodbank.org/dining-out-for-life. Move!...

If the displays in Costco are any indication, the holiday season apparently began in mid-September. How odd, then, that theater companies seem to wait until mid-November to unveil their holiday-themed productions. By Harry Duke This season, North Bay audiences in search of holiday entertainment will have...