…In Tiburon
Local columnist and cocktail expert Jeff Burkhart is on the precipice of what very well may be the coolest movie event happening in Marin: a screening of a James Bond feature film, plus a demo of what it means to drink like Bond…James Bond. The best part? Another screening of an award-winning short story adapted from Burkhart’s first book, a short film entitled Testing 1, 2, 3, is set to play on the silver screen just before the feature screening of Dr. No (i.e., the first Bond film). So, come on out to Tiburon to watch two films and see firsthand how an expert makes the two most iconic drinks in the James Bond universe: the medium dry vodka martini and the Vesper. And don’t worry—there’s a local twist to these classic cocktails. This two-for-one movie screening and drink demo event takes place from 6:30 to 10pm, Thursday, Sept. 12 at Cinelounge Tiburon, located at 40 Main St. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/shaken-not-stirred.
Mill Valley
Like Father, Like Daughter
Jeffrey Halford and the Healers is set to perform at the Sweetwater Music Hall later this month in a very special show that some may even say is sentimental. Halford is a legendary local musician in the North Bay, known for his country, blues and rock-style music. His three decades of riotous success in the Americana genre are culminating in a show right here in Marin’s Sweetwater Music Hall. This month, guests can come out to celebrate not only Halford’s send-off performance before his seventh tour across Europe but also to see his daughter, Hannah Halford, open the show with her own musical performance. Hannah Halford is a Marin local who attended Redwood High, where she won best vocalist in the county; alongside taking to the stage at home, she will be joining her father in his tour of Europe come October. Jeffrey Halford and the Healers will perform on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Sweetwater Music Hall, located at 19 Corte Madera Ave. in Mill Valley. Doors open at 7pm, and the show begins at 8pm. Buy tickets at sweetwatermusichall.com.
Napa
Love Me a Love Triangle
Shakespeare Napa Valley is set to perform Twelfth Night, which can only mean one thing—it’s time to take in one of the Bard’s most beloved plays right here in the North Bay. Twelfth Night promises entertainment for audiences of all ages and demographics. After all, who doesn’t love watching the drama of a love triangle as it unfolds onstage? And Twelfth Night is such a juicy story, it’s managed to survive over 400 years of performances and relevance. Guests can look forward to watching Malvolio as played by Tim Kniffin, an award-winning actor from the Bay Area. Other local professionals include Matthew Cowell, Olivia Cowell, Rio Codda and apprentice actors from Napa Valley College. General admission costs $25, while admission for ages 5 to 17 costs $5. Members and Napa Valley College students and faculty may attend the performance for free. Shakespeare Summer Stroll’s performance of ‘Twelfth Night’ will take place Sept. 12 through 15 and again Sept. 19 through 22. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 6pm with doors opening at 5:30pm, while Sunday matinees are at 2pm. ‘Twelfth Night’ is showing at the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, located at 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. For tickets or more info, visit shakespearenapavalley.org.
Santa Rosa
Paint Me Like One of Your SR Girls
The Santa Rosa arts scene is something else (in a good way, of course). But when is the best time to take in the sights and learn a little something about the city’s rich artistic culture? Well, that would probably be at the upcoming inaugural Santa Rosa Open Studios citywide event celebrating the city’s creativity and the creative citizens! This first-ever rendition of the soon-to-be annual Santa Rosa Open Studios will feature over 70 artists in a free-to-attend, self-guided tour of a whole lot of art studios located across the city. Come on out and satisfy that curiosity while supporting the local community, art and, naturally, the artist too. The Santa Rosa Open Studios initiative will take place between 10am and 5pm on the weekend of Sept. 14 and 15 and again on the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22. Visit sropenstudios.com to access info, descriptions and the map of participating artists.
