SMART gets an earful over proposed platform
Many of the public comments criticized the SMART presentation as “slanted” or “disingenuous,” with some going so far as to urge the transit agency to offer an apology to the City of Healdsburg for bringing the issue back again. “I think you guys wanted feedback, and you got it,” said one.
The secret screenwriter in our midst
Last week we visited screenwriter Michael Tolkin at his Healdsburg home and, joined by his daughter and caregiver Emma, sat down with a cup of tea and talked movies with him for almost an hour. Soon we were talking about what may be his most successful movie, The Player, in which Tim Robbins is stalked by a failed screenwriter. (Spoiler alert: Robbins ...
Anyone for Tai Chi Thursday? Goats optional
Since our grand re-opening in June 2025, the Healdsburg Regional Library has been a bustling center of activity in Healdsburg. Our visitor numbers continue to remain at or above our pre-pandemic numbers, which is exciting given the feeling of lost momentum caused by our...
Things to do in Healdsburg, Sept. 24-30
Friday is opening night of the annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival, which runs through the weekend. Most screening blocks are $20, students $10, full-festival passes $100. It takes place at the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
Little films, big world
So many movies, so little time
The fifth iteration of the unpronounceable HISFF, or Healdsburg International Short Film Festival, returns to Healdsburg the weekend of Sept. 25-27. As before, the centerpiece of the festival is the films themselves, 57 short films from 17 different countries...
Stolen gear, van force reset for The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow returns to recording after 2025 theft
Brian Elmquist, of the Lone Bellow, has come to appreciate conflict as an essential element of the creative process. It’s an ingredient he and bandmates Zach Williams and Kanene Pipken have tapped into dating back to...
Hounds overpower Titans to break losing streak
Running game dominates for Healdsburg in a big way
Last Friday night at Rec Park the Healdsburg Hounds met the Skyline Titans from Oakland in their second home game of the season, coming into the game after two straight losses and a disappointing season last...
Cheer at halftime boosts morale, pride
Growing cheer program now numbers 27 in its third year
Healdsburg High School’s cheer program continues to grow as it enters the 2026 season, expanding from 18 athletes during its inaugural season in 2023 to 27 athletes this year.
The Hounds spent the summer preparing for...
Reviving a Russian River tradition: Also, barrel racing isn’t as easy as it looks
It was an unexpectedly warm Sunday along the Russian River at Memorial Beach Regional Park on Labor Day weekend, and David and Kimberly Lockhart were glad they had decided to throw a party.
Said David Lockhart, “I remember seeing photos of the historical bridge and...
Stage: ‘Red’ explores the lore of painter Mark Rothko at The 222
The age-old art-vs.-commerce debate takes center stage in The 222’s production of John Logan’s Red. Amy Kossow directs the factually based but fictionally woven two-hander about artist Mark Rothko that’s now running at the Paul Mahder Gallery in downtown Healdsburg through Sept. 20.
For those...
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Plaza reclaims its place as Healdsburg’s hub
Returning for its 10th year is Dia de Muertos, the Mexican folk holiday that has found a new home north of the border since 2016. Sponsored by the City of Healdsburg’s Community Services and the local nonprofit Corazón Healdsburg, Dia de Muertos was first recognized locally to mark Corazón’s inaugural community event, where it introduced the newly established organization to Healdsburg.
