Theater couple celebrates a milestone
Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller in their Sebastopol studio in 2004. (Photo by Scott Manchester.) Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller of Sebastopol will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and...
View ArticleMusician Chip Dunbar remembered at Chipfest
Chip Dunbar (1954-2006) Chipfest, an eclectic annual musical celebration held in memory of Sonoma County musician Chip Dunbar, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 8, in Sebastopol. Dunbar, who suffered...
View ArticleRicky Watts’ art show opens in Sebastopol
“Down the Rabbit Hole,” an exhibit of more than 40 new works by Sebastopol artist and graphic designer Ricky Watts, opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Buddha’s Palm Gallery,...
View ArticleOne-man art show in Sebastopol
'Reflection-Self-Portrait' by Stephen Fitz-Gerald Sonoma County artist Stephen Fitz-Gerald is best-known for his sculptures, both of human figures and abstract shapes. But he also creates functional...
View ArticleDave Alvin plays solo in Sebastopol
Dave Alvin Roots rock pioneer Dave Alvin makes a solo appearance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in Sebastopol. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist is best-known for his ‘80s work with...
View ArticleStudent poets recite and read at French Garden
Maria Nolasco of Roseland University Prep, one of the participants in 'Voices of Youth.' Think poetry is tired old stuff from centuries past, repeated only by aged professors? Here’s something fresh....
View ArticleCeltic harpist Patrick Ball of Sebastopol plays in Marin
Possibly the only drawback to traveling all over the country, playing the Celtic harp, is having to lug the harp around. “The harp is four and a half feet tall. It isn’t too heavy, but the fiberglass...
View ArticleA new store, selling used books, open in Sebastopol
Mention books, and it’s likely someone will smugly declare, “Nobody reads anymore.” Clearly, Brandy Mow and Mark Weigle don’t believe that. Last month, they opened Mockingbird Books, a used book store,...
View ArticleMusselwhite plays the HopMonk in Sebastopol
Charlie Musselwhite (AP Photo, The Commercial Appeal / Nikki Boertman, 2005) You don’t have to go down South to hear authentic blues. On Friday, Oct. 12, Sonoma County’s own Mississippi-born,...
View ArticleAuthor runs to book signing, from Petaluma to Sebastopol
Jaimal Yogis Jaimal Yogis is an author and journalist who believes in facing his fears. So it’s no surprise he plans a 17-mile run, from Copperfield’s Books in Petaluma to the Copperfield’s in...
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