A&E

Josiah Henson overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery, and improved the lives of hundreds of freedmen throughout his long life. He found international fame as the real "Uncle Tom" in the novel that fueled the abolitionist movement and ignited the Civil War. Join us on Josiah Henson’s birthday in celebrating his powerful story with author Jared Brock. Brock’s sweeping biography immortalizes Henson in an epic tale of courage and bravery in the face of unimaginable trials. Author Jared Brock has also made a short documentary called JOSIAH (Narrated by actor and activist Danny Glover), which will be screened at this event, followed by Q&A and a book signing with Jared.

Goings on around town this week and next in the Greater Healdsburg metropolis.

There’s so much to love about the Anderson Valley year-round, but spring is an especially delightful time of year. With mellow temperatures, gardens bursting with fresh produce, verdant vineyards spotted with mustard and the scent of wildflowers in the air, this is a magical time...

Lights, camera, action: the 10th annual local film festival now known as AVFest opens Friday, April 26, and continues with screenings and events through Sunday, May 5.

The Raven Players are upping the ante for immersive theater with their production of Evil Dead, The Musical, which plays weekends from Sept. 23 until Oct. 9. How immersive can a musical comedy be about a serial killer armed with a chainsaw and a grudge?...

Farmers’ Market: Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market, Saturdays until Dec. 17. Featuring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as other items, the market celebrates the agricultural heritage of this area. At West Plaza Park, North Street, 8:30am to noon.  City Council: Meeting of...

DEI Meeting “Living Together: Housing and Planning for a Better Healdsburg” is the third of five Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meetings, on Thursday, March 9 from 6:30-8:30pm. The web page at healdsburg.gov/dei has full details.  Goal Setting A special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council will take...

After a season of diverse musical performers at Healdsburg’s Tuesday in the Plaza concerts, the city doubled down with a Latino-focused finale, featuring the return of Rocio y Su Sonora, a Ballet Folklorico interlude and free giveaway of shopping bags—bilingual, of course. Rocio La Dama...

The annual summer open-air production of Shakespeare at Healdsburg’s West Plaza Park begins this week with the creative transposition of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Once again Steven David Martin, the artistic director of the Raven Players, directs the cast....