FROM THE WINE LIBRARY LOTS

You may think the Healdsburg Library is just books and
magazines. When you think of a library program you think of a kids
program or storytime. While we have great kids programs including
some innovative Lego stuff coming up, I want to shift focus and
change that impression. We have a galaxy of programs coming this
fall to show the library is a vital happening venue for concerts,
lectures, readings and book clubs for adults.
We have a vibrant fall lineup of adult programs coming to the
Healdsburg Library. We have musicians, writers, dancers, talks and
an art show that showcases Healdsburg’s history. They are all free,
and we have the generosity of the Friends of the Healdsburg to
thank for paying for the performers for these wonderful and varied
events.
Classical Guitar Virtuoso
Let’s take them in chronological order. On Saturday, Sept. 24 at
2 p.m. we have Steve Lin, a guitar virtuoso, playing a great
variety of modern and classical works for the guitar. Steve Lin has
performed all over the world. He earned honors while an
undergraduate at Cal State Northridge, and pursued graduate studies
at the New England Conservatory of Music and at the Yale School of
Music. Steve studied in New England under Eliot Fisk, the last
direct pupil of Andres Segovia. Steve won first prize at the Boston
GuitarFest Competition and the East Carolina University Guitar
Competition. A recording artist for VGo Recordings, Steve has
released two CDs.
Volunteer Educator in the South Pacific
On Saturday, October 1, at 2 p.m., Bob Scavullo will give a talk
illustrated titled, “My Three Weeks Teaching Summer School in
Micronesia.” After a long and successful career in the computer
world, Bob retired several years ago, and kept busy tutoring some
exceptional and some at-risk students at San Francisco high
schools. Wanting to explore new horizons this year, Bob arranged to
teach mathematics at a Jesuit high school in the South Pacific.
Come learn about the exotic and interesting place where Bob taught:
Chuuk, a complex atoll in the heart of Micronesia and also the
largest state in the Federated States of Micronesia 650 miles south
of Guam.
Healdsburg’s Historic Art
For much of the month of October, an art show highlighting art
from Healdsburg’s resonant past will grace the library. Curated by
Holly Hoods, of the Healdsburg Museum, this show kicks off with a
reception on Saturday, October 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will
feature Pomo baskets, landscapes, quilts and more surprises. It
will run Tuesdays through Saturdays, from the 11th through the 30th
of October, 1 to 5 p.m. except Wednesdays that will go until 6
p.m.
Calling all Tony Hillerman fans.
Margaret C. Murray will conduct a commerative reading of
Hillerman’s acclaimed novels featuring Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee,
Navajo Tribal Police on Wednesday, November 2, starting at 7
p.m.
Musica Latina
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, stating at 7 p.m., the fabulous trio De
Colores will present music of the Americas. Experience the
diversity and melodic brilliance of folk, salsa, ranchero and
norteña music with these gifted Sonoma County performers.
Flamenco Dancing
Then on the last day of November, the 30th, starting at 7 p.m.
Chachito de Flamenco, a Santa Rosa-based group offers exciting,
dramatic, energy-packed performance of the marvelous dance and
music from the Andalusian Gypsies.
It Don’t Mean a Thing, If You Ain’t Got that
Swing
But wait, that’s not all. We also have the local favorite jazz
band, Swingtime on
Saturday, December 17, starting at 7 p.m. You may have seen
these guys at Passport weekend or at clubs and at any number of
summer concert series, but now experience them as a welcome break
in your Christmas shopping routine.
Bo Simons is the Librarian for the Healdsburg Regional Library
and the Sonoma County Wine Library of the Sonoma County
Library.