THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Swing Dance
The Healdsburg Dance Collective continues its series of swing-dance lessons on Thursdays. Each lesson $20, drop-ins welcome, no partner needed, 7-8pm at Dragonfly Dance Studio, 425 Westside Dr.
Lubitsch Touches
The opening shot sets the mood of Trouble in Paradise (1932): A gondolier is heard addressing the Venetian night in sweet tenor, then the camera reveals him to be the Grand Canal’s garbage collector. Director Ernst Lubitsch said it was his best film; it screens Thursday at The 222. Tickets $20. 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
TEDx Sonoma
It’s time for the intellectually stimulating meeting of great minds and big brains that is TEDx, the local version of the short-form lecture series on “ideas worth spreading.” At Sonoma Country Day School, Saturday March 8, 1:30pm. Tickets and information at tedxsonomacounty.com.
Open House
MacRostie Winery’s Estate House celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special walk-around tasting event, offering guests the chance to explore seven unique stations, library treasures and single-vineyard gems. Starts at 10:30am with owner Steve MacRostie, winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen and architect Doug Thornley at the Estate House, 4605 Westside Rd. $25 for members, macrostiewinery.com/event/10th-anniversary-open-house.
Monk, Miles and More
Saturday evening “jazz in the lobby” in the Spirit Bar, 6-9pm. The Steve Rubardt Trio plays the music of Monk, Miles and Bill Evans as well as eclectic originals and miscellaneous delights, with Peter Barshay on bass, Kendrick Freeman on drums. In the Hotel Healdsburg lobby lounge at 25 Matheson St., no cover.
Pete Floyd
An 8-piece all-star ensemble of seasoned Bay Area musicians, led by local guitarists Pete Delaney and Pete Hale, pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. Laser light show included, as well as covers of classics like “Money” and “The Wall.” Saturday show at Coyote Sonoma starts at 9pm, tickets $25. 44-F Mill St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
Spring Forward
It’s time again to set all clocks forward an hour to comport with Daylight Saving Time, to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer. Officially begins at 2am, which becomes 3am when clocks are set forward. DST runs until Nov. 2, the first Sunday in November.
Women Writers on Wine
Raise a toast to Women’s History Month at Breathless Wines on Sunday, from 2-3:30pm. Join award-winning authors Rebecca Rosenberg, Jeane Slone, Maria Matson, Judith Starkston and Pamela Reitman as they share insights into their novels featuring remarkable women who shaped history. $15 at 499 Moore Lane; in**@br*************.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Climate Action
Terry Crowley, Healdsburg’s utilities director, and Terra Sampson, conservation analyst, will join Climate Action Healdsburg to discuss energy rates and a clean energy future, opportunities and rebates that are available for homeowners and landlords. Bring a friend or neighbor to the meeting, and if possible a food item to share. 6pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
Commission Meetings
Meetings are scheduled for several key citizen bodies of the City of Healdsburg this week. Included are the Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 11, and Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, March 12. Both start at 6pm at 401 Grove St. More information at healdsburg.gov/543/Agendas-Minutes.
UPCOMING
Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland circa 1965, along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, “What if …?” This musical won a Tony in 2014, and is presented in Healdsburg for the first time. Runs three weekends from March 13 to March 30, at the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
Green Day
Join the City and downtown merchants for a festive celebration of all things Irish for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Party, Tuesday, March 17, starting at 7am. It’s followed by the St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Concert, a free celebration of Irish culture and music. Details forthcoming.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
