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MAY 14, 2026
AIDS play lands at the Raven ● On-stage seating adds to intimacy of ‘Angels in America’
By Christian Kallen One of the country’s most important plays is being presented at the Raven Theater this month in the way it’s supposed to be done: three acts, two intermissions. A long night at the theater, but an intimate experience for cast and audience alike. Angels in America is one of the most honored plays of modern times, winner of the Tony for best stage show on Broadway, and the Pulitzer for best drama of 1993 among other accolades. Written by Tony Kushner in the depths of the AIDS crisis of the
1980s, it touches on a complex story-line of characters who confront in their own ways the impact of a deadly disease of unknown origin that seems to be affecting the gay community almost exclusively at first. The production at the Raven lasts until May 24, though it is only Part 1 (The Millennium). Part 2 (Perestroika) will not be staged this year, but Steven David Martin, the director of the Raven Players and of this production, would not rule it out for a later season. When we spoke with — More on page 6
Savoring the flavor of local ● New book of photos, profiles brings it all back home Photo by Rick Tang
Welcoming the future to Healdsburg Mike McGuire at the May 8 SMART ‘groundbreaking ceremony’ at the Foley Family Community Pavilion, painting a vivid image of the benefits of bringing the Sonoma-Marin commuter rail system to Healdsburg and beyond. The next day, he and his wife Erika were honored with the Pioneer Award by the Healdsburg Museum at their annual History Lives fundraising gala. Additional images on p.10.
By Christian Kallen Wine lovers like to share that a w inet a st ing ex per ience involves all the senses—the look and color of the liquid and how it clings to the glass; the aro-
mas, literally the bouquet that erupts to the discerning nose; the “mouthfeel” of the wine, as well as its actual flavor profile on the palate. — More on page 3