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Back then, it was the part of town where African Americans were welcome, and when I moved here in 1989, my neighbor was Rhoda Lawson, an African-American woman who had earned enough as a cook and caretaker to have her own home built, where she lived and gave shelter to relatives and friends of relatives, and probably total strangers, for 40 more years. Rhoda was a good neighbor, chatting about her old home in the South and her church meetings and choir practice, while we pulled weeds on each side of our shared picket fence. She is gone now. A joyful Juneteenth celebration is still held at Martin Luther King Park up the street from Rhoda's house every year, but if there are any African-American families still living in South Park, I don't know them. I estimate that over my 20 years, I have attended between 30 and 40 meetings about how to improve the neighborhood. We had a South Park Watch and a newsletter for a while, in both English and Spanish. We organized clean-up days. Some meetings were called by the police after the coldblooded shootings of workers and walkers. Other meetings were hosted by the city of Santa Rosa, and at a couple of these I was the only resident in attendance while three or four government agencies made hopeful presentations, followed by coffee and cookies. To maintain my claim to fame as the meeting lady from South Park, I was in the crowd at the Neighbors Summit on Aug. 20 and 21. Friday night's featured speaker, Jim Diers, a community organizer from Seattle, was brutally upbeat, and the neighborhood groups carried his positive tone through the follow-up workshops on Saturday. Mr. Diers' message: Change starts from the bottom up. Don't wait for the gubmint to fix your problems for you. And have some fun. His audience agreed. There was a burning desire among the attendees for block parties and street-long barbecues. Artists envisioned more art. Gardeners sowed the seeds of front-yard gardens. Musicians called for more music. "Ah, hell," I thought. "Come to my neighborhood. The music never stops! All I want is a little peace and quiet to lay down my old, gray head." So I was not on board when the party boat sailed, and I was not digging the garden catalogue much either. Vince Harper, director of youth services at Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, who is a true hero of Santa Rosa in general and South Park in particular, used the South Park Community Garden as an example of successful neighborhood organizing when he spoke to the summit on Saturday. He described the vacant corner lot donated by the Community Baptist Church, and the volunteer hours and water-getting and weeding that followed, and finally the new garden plots that residents cultivate in summer. Now, Mr. Harper works incessantly year after year to raise up the kids in our neighborhoods. They love him, and so do I. But he called that pregarden vacant lot "an eyesore." An eyesore! Not a sun-sparkled meadow of soft white Queen Anne's lace and parakeet-blue chicory dancing with butterflies, which is what it was. An eyesore. When the vacant lot (my meadow) was first plowed under, I was sad and I grieved for it. All the vacant land around South Park has been built out, and the birds and butterflies and bees that existed on that land are gone. My own garden is lonelier without them. But I came over to pull weeds and clean up street trash from the community garden when asked to help. I donated some artichoke plants. I worked with the kids on the children's garden. I want to be a part of my neighborhood. I just don't want the same things my neighborhood seems to want. All you activists and organizers, remember, please, somewhere an outlier is desperate to be considered in your scheme. While you party, someone, maybe that same someone who gave you a ride to the hospital when your ni�o was sick needs to get some sleep. Someone who fed your dog while you were out of town is being driven mad by the nonstop barking. Someone who once loved a butterfly meadow now passes a corner covered with scrap lumber and barbed wire and "No Trespassing" signs in both English and Spanish. And I tell you what: that someone is your neighbor too. Rachel Hart is a Santa Rosa painter. Open Mic is a weekly feature in the Bohemian. We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 700 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com. Change starts from the bottom up. Don't wait for the `gubmint' to fix your problems. And have some fun. THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 05 I take exception to two of Dr. Dean Radin's statements concerning psi ("Entangled Atoms," Aug. 25). Contrary to Radin, skepticism is not a "belief system." It is the rational withholding of the acceptance of an idea in the absence of sufficient empirical evidence. To quote Carl Sagan, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Radin hasn't produced any such thing. Perhaps Radin should have sat in on the introduction to science unit of my biology class once or twice instead of preaching repeatedly to the choir at New Age-y conferences. Did he actually say that there is a spectrum of psi ability in humans "almost identical to the spectrum of the ability to play golf "? Acknowledging that I am at the very lowest level in any such spectrum regarding my golf game and psi ability, is there really someone with a Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods level of psi ability out there? If so, they should seek to claim the million-dollar prize offered by James "the Amazing" Randi awaiting anyone who can clearly demonstrate psychic ability. Alas, no one has yet. Gee, why not? Wouldn't that settle things? It is true that our knowledge of the universe and human psychology is limited (and will always be so), and there is nothing wrong with exploring the unknown in these areas as Radin is doing. But simply wanting something to be true doesn't make it true. Until Radin can produce some hard data and proper conclusions that other scientists can verify experimentally, perhaps he should be content with watching reruns of The X-Files. It would be nice to know that the truth is out there and that I am "connected" to my wife in unconventional ways--that would explain a lot--but what is "illusionary" is the idea that he has discovered it. I have been thinking about the rhetoric of the right and its implications. Rush Limbaugh hopes that President Obama will fail. Alan Simpson denigrates citizens who depend on Social Security. Given that the economic hardships Americans face is a result of the destruction of our manufacturing base by U.S. corporations outsourcing jobs and moving offshore, that Wall Street companies ripped off everyone they could and the Bush administration initiated two illegal wars which are draining our treasury and destroying another generation of young people, what are they talking about? Hoping that Obama will fail means hoping that the suffering will go on. Is that patriotic? Blaming poor and working people rather than looking at the consequences of the criminal acts of the wealthy and powerful is hardly a Christian stance. The right uses a strategy of attack to mobilize extreme elements like the Tea Party. They shout loud and often and with righteous fury. But they are not patriots, though they wrap themselves in the f lag. And they are not Christians in any way that Christ would recognize. They're not even Republicans or conservatives. 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CampMetabolic@gmail.com p CampMetabolic@gmail.com (559) 492-0022 (559) 492-0022 A lovingmongmunity. loveilng community. lovin commu me. ng im ho ey co A welcoming home. w com THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 07 08 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 09 10 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN news for Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties "Official Newspaper of that Eerie Calm When the Burners Are Gone" y For some reason, California's lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado (left) had to rush to witness the Gulf oil disaster for himself. At least he looks good with a map! The race for lieutenant governor means nothing and everything By Kylie Mendonca obody really knows what the lieutenant governor of California actually does. It's a title that seems mostly to involve a lot of waiting: waiting to break a tie in the senate; waiting for the real governor to leave town (or die); and perhaps most importantly, waiting for the right time to run for a real office. In this year of d�j� vu politics with a recycled governor on the left and a recycled campaign on the right (remember when Arnold was a political outsider?), the real race to watch might just be the one for lieutenant governor. The race is between San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat best known for authorizing same-sex marriages in that city-- which led to Proposition 8--and the current lieutenant governor of California for the last 130 or so days, Abel Maldonado, a moderate republican best known for crossing party lines to pass the 2009 budget and slipping his own pet project, Proposition 14's open primaries change, into the mix. "The office they're running for is really a stepping stone, says David McCuan, a political science professor at Sonoma State University who specializes in California politics. "They're really looking past it," McCuan adds. "[Newsom and Maldonado] have this in common: it's a ticket to a bigger office." The candidates are both rising stars in their respective parties, fresh faces with megawatt smiles, who possess, if nothing else, a future in politics where the next governor of California almost certainly does not. Maldonado faces a number of challenges to keep his seat. Newsom has raised more than twice as much money so far, and some polling gives him a healthy nine point lead. But considering the hurdles Maldonado has already overcome, nine points is nothing. Larry Lavignino is the mayor of Santa Maria, Maldonado's hometown, an agricultural town in northern Santa Barbara County known for tri-tip barbecue and wine. He also served on the city council with Maldonado back in the mid-'90s and lived across the street from Maldonado's family. He says that the lieutenant governor's steady rise from small-town city councilman is nothing short of amazing. "I never in the world thought that he would become the lieutenant governor of the state of California," Lavagnino says. 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Maldonado's father emigrated from Mexico and worked as a farm laborer until he bought his own land. Maldonado picked strawberries in Santa Maria and, according to legend, launched his political career after he had trouble getting a simple permit from the city. Local politicians recalled then-26-yearold Maldonado going door to door for votes during that first campaign for city council. "At that time," Maldonado says, "when I ran for office I looked people in the eye. I sold myself as a hard worker who would work hard for the people." Two years later he was mayor, and two years after that, he joined the state assembly where he stayed until he was termed out. He became a state senator in 2004, and was reelected in 2008 with an unsuccessful bid for state controller in between. Today, though his role is largely ceremonial, Maldonado can be considered the second most powerful person in California politics. Through it all, locals say, Abel is still Abel. "Here's what it comes down to," Lavignino says: "He's a small-town boy that made good, and we're proud of him--and that's the mayor saying that." Maldonado is running his ninth campaign in 16 years. In interviews, he mostly sticks to the script. He cares about three things right now: jobs, jobs and jobs. He's a reach-acrossthe-aisle, post-partisan, problem-solving moderate who wants to fix this state, and change business as usual in Sacramento, of course. In real life, he is approachable, generous with his time and charming. He occasionally breaks out of the campaign routine, which includes repeating the name of whomever he is speaking to, and offers some poignant reflections about his roots as an immigrant's son, which also happens to make a good storyline for his campaign. "We had nothing," Maldonado emphasizes. "We started our business with nothing. My father didn't have two pennies when he crossed the border, but he had a good work ethic, and that's what he taught me." But Maldonado hasn't reached such great heights because of hard work alone. He's often been in the right place at the right time, and all too willing to jump at an opportunity. When it came time for Schwarzenegger to nominate a new lieutenant governor, Maldonado was there, two years away from terming out of his senate seat. His upward mobility has surprised many people from his hometown but hasn't won him fans everywhere, particularly in the Central Coast's 15th district, where he was elected to serve a four-year term. Jim Fitzgerald, a postal employee, ran against Maldonado in 2008, partly out of his frustration that voters were left without a choice. (Democrats did not run any candidate against him that year.) He also made an unsuccessful bid for Maldonado's seat in the recent special election. "Basically," Fitzgerald says, "I ran against him because he is what I call a career politician; what I mean is that is he's always looking for the next position. I think what I said then was don't vote for him for a four-year term, 'cause he's going to run for something else in two years." But that isn't unusual in California's volatile political scene. "Newsom has had this reputation too," McCuan points out. "But Maldonado is someone Newsom can stand next to and not be the bigger climber." Maldonado has left three different public offices before his terms were up in order to take a better job in government. Fitzgerald points to Maldonado's very first city council position, a four-year term, which he traded after two years for the mayor's seat. In total, Maldonado has left three different public offices before his terms were up to take a better job in government. When he left the 15th District seat open, Californians had to pay $6 million for a special election, which amounts to about a million bucks for every month that Maldonado will serve in this term. "He does have a reputation as a wheelerdealer," McCuan says, "someone who would have flourished during the days of Willie Brown. He likes the deal-making, and it would not be unusual that a field would be cleared for him." In 2008, Maldonado ran unopposed for a seat that was much hyped this year as the Legislature teeters toward a Democratic supermajority (and which was barely won by another popular moderate Republican, Sam Blakeslee), and then voted for the Democratic budget that raised taxes in what some critics have called a trade for Prop. 14, the open primaries effort. For the proposition, which voters approved in June, Maldonado broke ranks with both Democrats and Republicans, angering third parties as well. Still, he rises. "He has long had a reputation as someone who excels at what he does," McCuan says. "He does not have a reputation as a policy wonk, someone who's really a deep thinker, politically. That's not to insult his intelligence." For Republicans, Maldonado has a chance to make amends with Latino voters, fickle though they may be at the polls. "Each of them [Maldonado and Newsom] presents an opportunity for the party and where they are going in the future," McCuan says. "I don't think that either of them are married to the seat, and with that they have problem of looking like career politicians." No matter who wins this race, expect to see Newsom and Maldonado in the future. "Here's what we have," McCuan says, "We have two self-serving guys running for lieutenant governor, and I don't think either of them is going away." 14 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN osmosis D A Y S P A S A N C T U A R Y Join for Join us fo our or Locals Spa Pass Locals receive 25TH ANNIVERSARY A ANNIVERSARY PARTY PARTY S SEPTEMBER 12TH 4 00 � 8 00 PM $25 Includes Includes Culinary De li g ht s f ro m Cu li na r y Delights from our favorite Wineries ou r favori te Winer i es a and R es t au ran ts . and Restaurants. Live Enter tainment. 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Astroturfing may be undertaken by an individual promoting a personal agenda or highly organized professional groups with money from large corporations, unions, nonprofits or activist organizations." This is how astroturfing works when it's run by individuals who live in your town: A group of homeowners figure out that they have not been paying attention to city government and zoning issues, then one day the adjacent farm--the one that used to be much bigger before their houses were built--looks like it is going to be rezoned as residential, and they get upset. They want to look at cows yet are faced with the possibility of looking at houses. In a panic, they resort to posing as environmentalists. These homeowners--arriving late to the worship of nature, suddenly interested in learning the correct spelling of the word "environment"--have motives that do not match the sincerity of genuine environmentalists. As a group, these folks inspired the term "NIMBY," short for "not in my backyard." OK. So the NIMBYs brush up on the lingo ("urban sprawl," "green belt," "open space," etc.) and hire an attorney who drafts a proposed ordinance that says something like, we the undersigned wish to make law that no cow fields can turn into houses without a vote of the people. And by the way, we are doing this because we love cow fields and social justice and the environment. And shouldn't we all stand up and love cow fields and social justice and the environment as one united people holding hands like in those Coke advertisements? Quick. Call a journalist. Oh, journalist, thank God you are here, say the NIMBYs. We are battling the bad people: developers and city hall. You must write an article. To a local and sympathetic activist they say, the bad people want to destroy the open space, the green belt system. We must collect signatures to save the cow fields because we care so much about open land and greenbelt systems. We just plain care! In truth, what NIMBYs care about are property values and views from their living room windows. For their signature drive they will stop at nothing, including exploiting other residents and posing as civic-minded citizens. Far too often, between those who are motivated by social and environmental values and those who are motivated by property values lies an enormous gap of conscience. So if I hear from someone who is all fired up about an urban expansion issue, I check the address and ask them how many times they've extended themselves on behalf of their neighbors, their community or their environment. In Napa, where I live, if someone asks me to sign a petition to protect beauty and open spaces, I can figure out if it's a NIMBY cause, an example of astroturfing, after only a few words have passed between us. The true heroes of protecting open space and agricultural lands in my town are the landowners, donors, volunteers and staff of the Land Trust of Napa County, who altogether have protected more than 53,000 acres over a period exceeding three decades. They have made it possible for more than 80 Napa landowners to co-create 122 conservation agreements; they have transferred 18 properties to resource agencies and saved 24 properties via direct purchase. And while they were at it, they helped strengthen and beautify our community, forged partnerships between unlikely groups and increased goodwill and a sense of security for Napa land into the next century. The Land Trust is only one of several land-advocacy groups with whom I am proud and happy to share residency in Napa. As for the astroturfing NIMBYs, I like to think there is always hope of rehabilitation and possible integration into the genuine, well-established environmental community. David Peoples Residential Real Estate 707-486-5037 PeoplesHomes.net In a panic, they resort to posing as environmentalists. THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 17 he Best of Belgium T Supreme Quality and Worth! 18 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Lowell Sheldon and David Vargas of Peter Lowell's. Local chefs minister to summer and fall harvests By Suzanne Daly hen the leaves on the trees turn red before the tomatoes in our gardens do, we know that the earth is experiencing a seasonal disorder. Maybe it's the effects of global warming or La Ni�a. Perhaps Persephone decided to stay underground a bit longer to catch up on episodes of Mad Men, goading Demeter, her fretting earth goddess mother, into keeping our part of the world wrapped in fog until her daughter hit the finale and emerged with a brighter season. Whatever the cause, let us be thankful that the June gloom that corroded into August rust lifted recently, giving us three days in a row (three!) of hot, glorious summer. Now gardens are finally popping out tomatoes, basil, beans and other warm-season crops for local chefs to use on their menus. Yet fall fruits and vegetables, like tender lettuces, hard squashes and pumpkins, are not far behind in displaying their colors. While still using the bounty of this late summer, chefs transform themselves into ministers and take on the additional task of marrying the harvests of both summer and autumn into dishes that satisfy their own creative urges and please their customers' palates. David Vargas, the new executive chef for Peter Lowell's in Sebastopol, originally came from the Virgin Islands. "I love this weather," he laughs, sitting on the restaurant's shady patio on a rare sweltering afternoon. "I don't expect this heat to stay that long, so as fall comes on, working with both seasons' vegetables is going to be more interesting. Marrying the two seasons is always so much fun to do, because many people are used to working with one type of ingredient. Being able to connect the two types of ingredients together is different and kind of experimental at the same time. I have to figure out what two things will work well together and actually have the customers believe that they will when you put it on the menu." Together with owner Lowell Sheldon, Vargas creates six to 10 nightly specials from produce gathered twice weekly from the restaurant's own biodynamic farm. They have started to harvest tomatoes, kales, chard, arugula, spinach, peppers, eggplant and corn, Vargas' current favorite. "For our menu, I've created a sweet corn panna cotta dessert using ricotta to make a custard infused with a beautiful, sweet flavor," he says. "Whole corn kernels are caramelized into the base like a flan. Corn is so versatile; it can be used for savory dishes to desserts. It can be used raw or cooked, so it's a really fun thing." The microclimates found throughout the North Bay are another factor chefs have to consider when assembling their menus. In the Napa Valley temperatures generally range a few degrees higher than in Sebastopol, so harvesting begins earlier. "It's always fun to watch new foods coming into play," says Mauro Pando, chef-owner of Grace's Table. "The biggest trick is figuring out how to be the first one on the block to use that new fall produce when it's still really good. 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We're going to have to change the timeline of our menus a little more aggressively than usual." Pando demonstrates the creativity required of a chef with a surplus of a fresh garden product that has appeared on the menu for too long. "The end-of-the-season tomatoes will be taken and turned into green tomato chutney, a fried green tomato or a pickle," he says. "We don't like to do that at the beginning of the season, because we like to hope that those big tomatoes are going to be ripened jewels that we're going to play with and use fresh." Pando also laments the loss of the use of seasonal foods by the general public. He attributes this to the homogenous nature of large food markets, where Bing cherries or citrus from Chile share shelf space with local apples and figs. "Unfortunately, the availability of all that produce has really clouded what people think the true season of an item really is. You get green beans all year round, but they're the best when they come out of the garden right now." Along the foggy coast, summer has dragged her feet in the dewy green fields, and Ben Angulo, chef and co-owner of Drake's Beach Cafe, welcomes the recent warmth. "Being on the coast means that a lot of the summer stuff ends up being ready in the fall," Angulo says. Some of his favored ingredients are now available, such as baby fennel from a nearby farm in Petaluma and unusual heirloom winter squashes from Nicasio. But Angulo is most excited to be including lamb he has raised on his farm on the restaurant's fall menus. "I used to think lamb was only available in the spring, but now I know that you have to raise them until they're old enough to slaughter, which is in September or October," Angulo says. The chef will use a slaughtering facility in Occidental that's USDA certified so the homegrown products can legally be used at the restaurant, but will do the butchering himself. "Lamb is really versatile. A lot of the fall fruits and vegetables, like pomegranates and Gravenstein apples, support and go very nicely with lamb dishes," he says. "We do a spicy lamb meatball with feta, pomegranate seeds and wilted chard as a reoccurring menu item and as an appetizer with a pur�ed almond sauce that's really, really delicious," he enthuses. Angulo also waxes poetic about pomegranates, although he has trouble finding them locally. Perhaps he should use Persephone as a source. Just don't let her eat anymore of the jewel-red seeds, or the gloomy weather might linger all year long. Peter Lowell's, 7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077. Grace's Table, 1400 Second St., Napa. 707.226.6200. Drake's Beach Caf�, 1 Drake's Beach Road, Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Reservations required; 415.669.1297. BYOB. 707.566.8910 966 North Dutton Ave~Santa Rosa Mon�Sat 10�9m Sunday 11�8 dine in & take out 20 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Best Mexican Restaurant Real Mexican Food MI PUEBLO 707.769.9066 108 Kentucky St, Petaluma ~ 707.762.8192 800 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma ~ 415.878.0122 905 Grant Ave, Novato ~ 415.460.1027 208 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo www.realmexmipueblo.com Choose any entree on the regular menu and get a second entree of equal or lesser value, free. All discounts include tax Dinner 2 for 1 Dinner up to $11 OFF (no purchase of beverage necessary) (with purchase of beverage) Dinner up to $18 OFF HAPPY HOUR 3-6:30pm, 7 days 20% OFF FOOD TO GO MON - FRI LUNCH � DINNER 7 DAYS 3901 Montgomery Dr.Santa Rosa 528-7755 � www.thevillarestaurant.com THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 21 R unning Sept. 3�5, the 2010 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend raises a glass to the fruits and labors of our finest wine growers and best chefs. The weekend begins with winemaker lunches and dinners on Friday, swells large with the Taste of Sonoma walk-around food and drink expo on Saturday at MacMurray Ranch, and culminates on Sunday with the 18th annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction held at Cline Cellars. For locals with a little cash to burn, the Taste of Sonoma is the highlight as some 200 wineries and food purveyors pour and purvey in a truly lovely Russian River valley setting adjacent to Fred MacMurray's beloved spread. Don't forget to drink some beer along the way, as those suds often refresh best and pour largest. It's best to arrive with a strategy of attack and a full breakfast in one's belly on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 11am to 4pm at MacMurray Ranch, 9015 Westside Road, Healdsburg. $150�$195. www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com. Gretchen Giles here's a first time for everything, and this time's no different for the inaugural Napa Valley Tomato Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 4, Connoll Ranch and the Napa County Farm Bureau will host gourmet food purveyors, tomato vendors and tomato contests for a day full of good food. Live music performances by Grass Child and Passin' Through accompany the fun, and a VIP dinner following the festival promises meat and produce from Long Meadow Ranch. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa. Fest, $20; VIP dinner, $100. 707.224.5403. T Anna Schuessler 22 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Upvalley North County ime was that most California wines sported a label showing an idyllic sketch of the winery fronted by a parade of vine rows, frankly aping the staid labels of French chateaux. These days, wineries change it up every few years to catch the consumer's eye with the latest trend in die-cut shapes, foil stamps and furry critters. So what does it mean when, sequestered high up in the manzanita-studded hills above Sonoma, a wall-to-wall wine library of bottles wear the very same label, representing five decades of vintages? For a grand dame like Hanzell, the last thing they want to do is change the scenery. T Mid County The funny thing is, this rustic little vignette was the site of post-prohibition California's very cutting edge. A visit here is more than a winetasting; it's a pilgrimage to a special place that's since slipped somewhat under the radar, but continues to follow its founder's goals to the letter. Ambassador James Zellerbach was charged with overseeing the Marshall Plan in Europe following WWII. Bewitched by Burgundy, Zellerbach set out to create even better wines. He bought property in 1948 and built a two-thirds scale replica of a building in Clos de Vougeot. He hired top talent and ordered the latest in winemaking technology. The firsts here include: the first custombuilt, temperature-controlled stainless steel wine tanks; the first use of inert gas to protect wine; among the first to use French oak barrels. Little tank No. 22 is the source of a cultured malolactic bacteria, now standard in commercial Chardonnay production. While later adopters of these techniques went on to create wine empires, Hanzell stayed put, and has won the loyalty of customers as well as longtime staff; former winemaker Bob Sessions still holds the title "emeritus winemaker," and wife Jean Arnold-Sessions is the company's president. This kind of continuity is also carried over in the vineyard. The original 1953 planting contains the New World's oldest surviving Pinot Noir vines, and subsequent vineyards are propagated from the "Hanzell clone." Hanzell wines are built for consistency and ageability. Pointing to a wine that bears the same vintage date as my own, current winemaker Michael McNeill says it's still tasting fresh. Good news for me and the wine. The 2007 Sebella Chardonnay ($36) is a second label, intended for earlier consumption. It's got a soft, cotton candy aroma with faint and elegant apple notes. Similarly subtle, the 2007 Estate Chardonnay ($70) exhibits hazelnut and golden apple skin aromas, with an uplifting cottony mouthfeel belying a focused core of acidity. McNeill quips that when Chardonnay style was lean and crisp in the '80s, people said that Hanzell's was big and opulent. When the style swung toward oaky butterballs, they were praised for leanness and restraint! Meanwhile he says that the 2007 Estate Pinot Noir ($95) is among the most tannic in the business. But with more of a dried fruit character than jam, overlaid with bay leaf and potpourri, it fills the palate with light astringency that doesn't lay heavily on the palate. Like the estate from which it is born, it's built to age gracefully. Hanzell Vineyards, 18596 Lomita Ave., Sonoma. Tour and tasting by appointment only, $45. 707.996.3860. Downvalley West County East County James Knight THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 23 ART GALLERY HEALDSBURG PAID ADVERTISING SECTION C. Donatiello Winery ARTWALK 13 ART G A LLERIES Summer Music Series Live from the Middle Reach Art ! / Wine ! / Food ! FIRST FRIDAYS 5 - 8 P.M. May 7 / June 4 / July 2 / Aug 6 Sep 3 / Oct 1 / Nov 5 / Dec 3 Thankfully, there's Healdsburg. w w w. h e a l d s b u r g a r t g a l l e r i e s . c o m RIVERFRONT ART GALLERY 8-22 sol Horizon 8-29 Brett Hunter August September 132 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, DOWNTOWN PETALUMA WWW.RIVERFRONTARTGALLERY.COM 707-778-4ART(4278) 9-5 Hotel Cafe tour Buddy & Friends* 9-12 Troubaduo Contemporary/Museum Framing Conceptual Art Gallery 9-19 Brian Bergeron 9-26 Lelia Broussard & Chris Pierce 10-3 Audra Connolly 10-10 John Gold October All Shows Sundays 1-4pm *9-5 will take place from 3-6pm 707.473.9600 707.474.9600 www.hammerfriar.com C. Donatiello Winery 4035 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 707.431.4442 Call Today to Advertise! 707.527.1200 | sales@bohemian.com www.cdonatiello.com Petaluma, Oct�Nov 7 Fall Art classes & more information. Be inspired Explore your creativity Experience the arts Gallery Hours: Thurs�Mon, 12pm to 4pm 230 Lakeville St. (at East Washington), Petaluma, CA Info: 707-762-5600 www.PetalumaArtsCenter.org 24 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Pilobolus perform Oct. 9 at the Marin Center. See p30. Our humble suggestions for enjoying North Bay arts, Labor Day to Thanksgiving Compiled by Caroline Osborn and Anna Schuessler September Into the Woods Sept. 3�5. Marin Youth Performers bring to life Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's twisted fairy-tale musical. When the rapping witch curses the baker and his wife with childlessness, they must break her curse by deceiving an apathetic Cinderella and a violent Little Red Riding Hood, among other transmogrified bedtime-story characters. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Friday�Sunday, Sept. 3�5; Friday�Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2pm. $14�$30. 415.383.9600. Sausalito Art Festival Sept. 3�6. Sausalito has long been hailed as an artist's paradise, with its seaside breezes and laid-back environment, so hosting this excellent arts fest is a no-brainer. The music is always a draw, and this year isn't any different. Saturday features English artists Modern English and the Fixx, as well as everyone's favorite all-female band, the Bangles. Sunday is for the '70s, with Pablo Cruise, the Tubes and Dave Mason performing. And Monday brings a bit of everything with Roots and Rhythm with DJ Harry Duncan, Sons of Champlin, Mavis Staples and Jefferson Starship. The artsiness swarms Marinship Park, on Marinship Way, and the Bay Model Visitors Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Friday�Monday, Sept. 3�6. Friday, preview party at 6pm. Saturday�Sunday, 10am�6pm; Monday, 10am�5pm. $5�$20; under six, free. 415.331.3757. www.sausalitoartfestival.org. George Kahumoku & the Masters of Hawaiian Music Sept. 4. Don't forget a grass skirt before heading off to this island jam. The dulcet tones of Kahumoku's guitar are joined by Dennis Kamakahi, Uncle Richard Ho'opi'I and Bobby Ingano on vocals, ukulele and slide steel guitar. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $35�$40. 707.226.7372. Napa River Festival Sept. 5. The 18th annual River Festival is back with the breathtaking Napa Valley Symphony doing what it does best, with great wine, beer and food and plenty of activities for the kids. Napa transplant Ray Manzarek appears with the orchestra for a symphonic treatment of classic Doors' tunes, though probably not "Horse Latitudes." Soak up some sun, come hear Ray and show Napa's favorite river some love. Downtown Napa, Napa. 3:30� 9:30pm. Free. 707.254.8520. www.fonr.org. Eighth Annual Chautauqua Revue Sept. 9�11. Over 100 years ago, in encampments all over the United States, lecture, debates, vaudeville, drama and storytelling took place. Such gatherings became known as a Chautauqua, and the tradition has set up sturdy camp in Occidental. This year's event is sure to entertain, with slackrope walker and juggler David Hunt; Faun Fables with "songteller" Dawn McCarthy accompanied by Nils Frykdahl of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum; Smirk Irksome's new micromusical called Apostasy of the Sea Monkeys; musicians Arann Harris and Chris Vibberts of the Green String Farm Band; as well as Clowns on a Stick; the Revue's band Big B and His City Slickers; and a children's THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 25 matinee, among other delights. The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. $20�$35, sliding scale. Thursday�Saturday, Sept. 9�11. Thursday� Saturday at 8pm; also, matinee Saturday at 2pm. 707.874.1557. www.oaec.org. Wine Country Ukulele Fest Sept. 10. Now in its third year, this is becoming the best uke fest in the nation and, strangely, that's saying a lot. Virtuoso James Hill leads the pack with plenty of guest stars. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $25. 707.226.7372. Sebastopol Center for the Arts Auction Sept. 10. Help support arts programming in western Sonoma County at this inexpensive fun evening featuring martinis, wine, desserts and of course, an auction. 7�to 10pm. 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. $20. 707.829.4797. Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival Sept. 11�12. Now in its 34th year, the Russian River Jazz and Blues festivals have telescoped from two events into one weekend, the first devoted to jazz, the second to blues. Saturday's jazz features David Sanborn headlining, while Sunday's blues welcomes the Doobie Brothers. Johnson's Beach, Guerneville. 10am to 6pm. $45�$160; ages five and under, free. 707.869.1595. www.omegaevents.com. Cajun & Zydeco Fest Sept. 12. Are the days becoming bland and predictable? Infuse life with some good ol' fashioned New Orleans spice at this year's Cajun and Zydeco Festival in Sebastopol. The local rotary chapter keeps the fest at beautiful Ives Park for some last-minute summer sun, promising a bigger dance floor and more shade this year. All rumps under the redwoods are guaranteed to be shakin' as Gator Beat, the Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band, Horace Trahan, and Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience storm the stage to take the edge off that gator sausage. Ives Park, 400 Willow St., Sebastopol. 11:30am� 7pm. $20; under 12, free. 707.823.3631. www.rotarycajun.com. Starduster Orchestra Sept. 12. Marinbased big band jumpstarts the fall music season. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 2�5pm. $15�$25. 415.383.9600. Wine Country Film Fest Sept. 15�26. This roving festival presents half of its screenings in Sonoma County, half in Napa County. Of interest this year is the premiere of Ben Affleck's The Town, as well as various documentaries, shorts and feature films. While the fest usually thrives outside and at wineries, this year it also encompasses the Third Street Cinemas in downtown Santa Rosa. Sept. 15�20 in Sonoma; Sept. 23�26 in Napa at various venues. www.winecountryfilmfest.com. The Beth Custer Ensemble Sept. 16. Critics love Custer's funky clarinet and seven-part band, and so do her audiences. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $18�$21. 415.383.9600. Art for Life Sept. 17�18. Help benefit Face to Face Sonoma County AIDS Network and get some groovy stuff for the walls at this 23rd annual auction and party. Preview the art on Friday from noon to 3pm for free; bid on the stuff Sunday from 2pm to 6pm ($75). Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. 707.544.1581. f2f.org. The S.F. Comedy Competition Finals Sept. 17�Oct. 1. Worldly wits square off for a spot in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Previous contestants include Dana Carvey, Robin Williams and Carlos Alazraqui of Reno 911. Competition gets tougher and talent pool smaller as month progresses. Sept. 17 and 24 at the Napa Valley Opera House; Sept. 21 at SSU; Oct. 1 at the Wells Fargo Center $25�$30. www.sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com. Fall Napa Valley Aloha Festival Sept. 18. OK, so some of us have been there, but aside from the beautiful beaches and fruity drinks, what do we really know about Hawaii? The Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation hosts the third annual festival to celebrate and teach about Hawaiian native culture. Live music and dance, authentic foods, arts and crafts, and a variety of vendors provide a bounty of delights for the senses. As this is a family event, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Napa Valley Exposition, 575 Third St., Napa. 10am�6pm. Free; bring a canned food donation. 707.966.4017. Much Ado About Sebastopol Sept. 18. This brand-new festival rushes to fill the hole left when the Ren Faire finally pulled out of Novato's Black Point, partnering with the many Renaissance guilds in the area to reproduce a merry autumn day in dear Elizabeth's time, replete with fencing, workshops, games, food and drink, vendors, belly dancing, turkey legs and all the many reliable things Ren Faire lovers, well, love. Benefits the Sebastopol Educational Foundation. Ives Park, 7400 Willow Ave., Sebastopol. 11am to 5pm. $5�$12. www.muchadoaboutsebastopol.org. Glendi International Food Fair Sept. 18. Basically, this is the place to find chefs and other food lovers walking around salivating like kids in a candy store. Accompanied by live Balkan music, this internationally influenced food festival rises to new heights. Ever been to Eritrea, Russia or Romania? Be transported with just one bite at the Protection of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, 90 Mountain View Ave., Santa Rosa. Saturday, 11am�9pm; Sunday, noon�6pm. $10; under 12, free. Those in the know plan to take food home. 707.584.9491. Napa Valley Open Studios Sept. 18�19 and 25�26. Some 38 studios from Calistoga to Napa are open for this four-day self-guided tour. The event is juried, meaning that a high quality of art is maintained and, unlike other open-studio tours in the North Bay, the entire affair is run by the artists themselves. Maps and info at www.napavalleyopenstudios.org. Garrison Keillor Sept. 19. Copperfield's Books presents an evening with the garrulous Garrison as he does what he does best: riffing and telling stories, both from Lake Woebegone and from his own life growing up as the child of evangelicals out on the great American plains. Wells 26 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Good Neighbor Pharmacists put the health of their customers first providing friendly courteous service, expert medication advice, and personalized attention. Good Neighbor Pharmacy offers competitive prices on prescriptions and everyday products. Every store is independently owned and operated and they are a part of your community. Everyday Savings Everyday To make your dollars count, the Good Neighbor Pharmacy� Brand features affordable, high-quality products with many of the same ingredients found in the big100% money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Proud to sponsor Jazz & Blues on the Russian River 2 � Russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 To find the location nearest you Call 888-GNP-Store Or Visit www.GoodNeighborPharmacy.com Jazz&Blues F e s t i va l 2 0 1 0 Saturday, Sept 11, 2010 11:10 � 12:00 Spencer Day 12:40 � 1:50 David Sanborn featuring Joey DeFrancesco 2:40 � 3:55 Fourplay: Bob James, Nathan East, Chuck Loeb, Harvey Mason 4:45 � 6:00 Jeffrey Osborne Russian River welcome! Omega Events would like to welcome you to Johnson's Beach, home to the 34th Annual Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival, located in the beautiful town of Guerneville. We're fortunate to have such a picturesque backdrop for our festival in an area that boasts activities for the entire family! This year we're excited to have six-time Grammy winner David Sanborn headline the Jazz Festival with support from the contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay and the funky Jeffrey Osborne. On Sunday, the iconic Doobie Brothers, having sold over 30 million albums, will keep the party going along with blues legends Jimmie Vaughan and Charlie Musselwhite. We would like to extend a hearty "Thanks!" to Clare Harris, Laura Wilson and the whole family at Johnson's Beach Resort. We're grateful to be soakin' up the tunes, sampling some tasty brews & wine, and enjoying world-class music. Finally, thank you to the fans who support live music on the Russian River year after year. We are honored to be continuing the tradition of music on the river in Guerneville! emcees Saturday, Sept 11 Jazz festival mcs: kjzy's Rob Singleton & kblx's Kevin Brown Rob Singleton KJZY music director Rob Singleton got his broadcasting start in the American Forces Radio and Television Service, and gained the attention of the jazz world when he programmed jazz and progressive R&B station KRE in Berkeley. Rob has been with KJZY since it started in 1995 and can be heard weekday mornings from 6am to 10am. Kevin Brown KBLX program director, Morning Show announcer and your cousin, Kevin Brown has been a Bay Area favorite for over 15 years. Every Monday through Friday, his "Good Morning Sunshine" greets over 300,000 of his fans every morning. Emcee Sunday, Sept 12 Blues festival mc: krsh 95.9's bill bowker Heard over Sonoma County airwaves since 1979, Bill Bowker is involved with all aspects of the local music scene. His `Blues with Bowker,' heard Sunday evenings from 7 to 10pm, is one of the longest running blues shows in the country. Bill holds down the 3 to 7pm shift on `the Krush.' 95.9 and hosts `Krush Americana,' Monday evenings from 7 to 10pm. He's been named `Best Media Personality' in the Independent/ Bohemian for the years 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 as well as the recipient of 2004's Boho award. A very active participant in local music, Bowker produces Krush's Backyard Concerts and the Sonoma County Blues Festival. Wine Garden Stage 10:30 � 11:05 & 12:00 � 12:35 D'Giin 2:00 � 2:35 & 4:00 � 4:40 Big Sam's Funky Nation Sunday, Sept 12, 2010 11:10 � 12:00 Shane Dwight 12:40 � 1:40 Charlie Musselwhite 2:30 � 3:45 Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band with Lou Ann Barton 4:20 � 6:00 The Doobie Brothers TICKET outletS: Box Office: 707.869.1595 No refunds or exchanges. Russian River Chamber in Guerneville Last Record Store in Santa Rosa d i r e c t i o n s Guerneville is located about 90 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. From the Bay Area, take Highway 101 North to Santa Rosa. Just north of Santa Rosa, take River Road exit. Follow River Road west for 17 miles, enjoy the scenery, and you'll be in Guerneville and Russian River Resort Area in short order. Wine Garden Stage 10:30 � 11:05 & 12:00 � 12:35 Blues Defenders 1:45 � 2:20 & 3:45 � 4:20 Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s Gates open at 10am Parking Program subject to change. What Not to Bring Please don't bring pets. Audio/video equipment is prohibited. Recording of any kind is not permitted. No glass or cans will be allowed on the beach. And no large chairs, please--to let the folks behind you enjoy the show, too, just grab short, low beach chairs. (A limited number of umbrellas are available to rent at Johnson's Beach Concessions Stand. Umbrellas are only permitted at the river's edge.) We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone. Russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 � 3 Convenient parking will be available close to the Festival site. Please respect private property and "No Parking" signs in our host town of Guerneville. Limited parking rules will be enforced during the festival. SATURDAY/ Sept 11 David Sanborn Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock 'n' roll, R&B, pop and jazz. A naturally gifted performer, David has helped defined the saxophone's modern sound while inf luencing a generation. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, David was tremendously inspired by the rich legacy of great Chicago blues artists who would play their way through town. Before he finished high school, David had played with names such as Albert King and Little Milton. "When I was 17 or 18," David has said, "And it was time to figure out what to do with my life, I realized that I didn't enjoy anything as much as I enjoyed playing music. I felt that I had no choice, that I HAD to become a musician. Either that or steal cars." With his latest album, Only Everything, David Sanborn pays homage to one of his greatest and earliest inf luences, Ray Charles. Sanborn has always had firm roots in bluesy, R&Bbased jazz, dating to his early days playing with the likes of Albert King and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. And along with his more commercially calculated recordings, he's released some excellent straight-ahead, even experimental albums over the years, notably 1991's out-of-left-field Another Hand (Elektra), which featured Sanborn in the company of Charlie Haden, Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell, among others. On Only Everything, the hard-grooving organist, Joey DeFrancesco, and the well-traveled drum dynamo, Steve Gadd, join Sanborn. The addition of a four-member horn section-Bob Malach (tenor), Frank Basile (baritone), Tony Kadlock (trumpet) and Mike Davis (bass trombone) on about half the tracks gives the album a `little big band' vibe that evokes Charles' 1961 Atlantic classic Genius + Soul = Jazz. Like its predecessor, 2008's well-received Here and Gone (Verve), Only Everything highlights the contributions of Charles' star saxophonists Hank Crawford and David `Fathead' Newman, both of whom passed away last year within days of each other. Sanborn pays tribute to his fellow saxmen here with a rousing take on Crawford's `The Peeper' and a moving treatment of Newman's signature tune, `Hard Times.' Throughout, Sanborn's earthy, slightly tart alto and DeFrancesco's booming, soulful organ make a compelling pairing, with the often subdued Sanborn playing with unexpected fire and the f lashy DeFrancesco showing some welcome restraint. Throughout the nineties and into the present, David has continued to tour and record, having amassed a wide and enthusiastic fan base around the world. The albums Pearls, Songs From The Night Before and Essentials ref lect the essence of an artist at peace with his own sound and development, yet still hungry -- eager to explore the possibilities of his instrument and his abilities. David Sanborn is both musician and artist -- that rare breed of popular recording star as eager today as he was in his youth to continue pushing boundaries and to continue making music that challenges the mind as it rewards the heart and soul. Joey DeFrancesco Performing with David Sanborn The music of Joey DeFrancesco, an important force in the revival of the Hammond B-3 organ as a jazz instrument, runs the gamut from soul-jazz and bluesy grooves � la Jimmy Smith to hard bop to the more advanced modal style of Coltrane disciple Larry Young. Joey's eclectic style is evident on his latest release, Finger Poppin -- a celebration of songs written by Horace Silver. Joey DeFrancesco has come a long way from All of Me, his recording debut as a leader made in 1989 as a fresh-faced 17-year-old. From the get-go, the Philadelphia native established his credentials with virtuoso technique and an innate soulfulness that he brought to bear on the hulking Hammond B-3 organ which belied his young age but spoke of his deep Philly roots under the tutelage of his father, Papa John DeFrancesco, a B-3 burner in his own right. Through the 1990s, Joey was widely recognized as spearheading a renewed interested in the Hammond organ, an instrument that had fallen out of favor among musicians and the public since its golden period during the 1960s and early '70s. Jeffrey Osborne Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and changed its name to L.T.D. Osborne was originally brought on as the drummer and eventually became the lead vocalist. After more than ten years with the band, he decided to pursue a solo career, which produced such Top 40 hits as "Don't You Get So Mad," "Stay With Me Tonight," and "Love Power," which he performed with Dionne Warwick. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Jeffrey Osborne was the youngest of 12 children and was constantly bombarded with music as he was growing up. He had five brothers and six sisters, some of whom went on to have music careers. His father, Clarence "Legs" Osborne, was a popular trumpeter who played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, and died when Jeffrey was only 13. His mother, Wanita, is ancestored by a Pequot Indian sachem. His oldest brother, Clay Osborne, is a singer and pianist, 4 � russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 and Billy, another brother, is a songwriter and producer in Los Angeles. But Osborne 's father had the greatest influence on his musical career; Clarence "Legs" Osborne turned down many top band offers during his career to be with his family. It was only after receiving his mother's encouragement that Jeffrey left for Los Angeles to play with L.T.D. At the age of 15, he sat in with the O'Jays when the drummer was too tired to play, and went on to play with them for two weeks. It was at a Providence nightclub that fate brought him together with the band Love Men Ltd. in 1969. Osborne's solo career has brought him five gold and platinum albums, including Stay With Me Tonight and Only Human. He also recorded an album of duets with popular singer James Ingram, and scored an international hit with "On the Wings of Love" in 1982. Osborne's touring and recording continue to keep him busy much of the time, but he also devotes some of his time to charity work. SATURDAY/ Sept 11 Fourplay featuring: Bob James, Nathan East, Chuck Loeb, Harvey Mason For nearly two decades, the contemporary jazz quartet known as Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B, pop and a variety of other sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. In the course of ten recordings five of which have climbed to the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Album charts the supergroup has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. With the newest addition of multi-faceted virtuoso guitarist, Chuck Loeb, Fourplay begins a new chapter! Bob James Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, Bob recorded his first solo album, Bold Conceptions, that year for Mercury Records. 36 more solo albums would follow through four decades; that number is just to date and does not include his Grammy award winning collaboration projects. Although he was to record another trio album, Explosions, for ESP (1964), it was not until Bob met up with Creed Taylor in New York that his composing, arranging and recording career really took off. After working on albums for CTI artists like Hank Crawford, Grover Washington, Jr. and many others, Bob finally recorded his own album, One. This introduced his music to a bigger audience and launched a lifelong career of recording and performing live. There were to be three more CTI albums before Bob moved to CBS in the 1970's and began his own label, Tappan Zee Records. It was during this time that he recorded his own gold seller, Touchdown, which included his composition, Angela, Theme from `Taxi.' Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run. One On One, the first in three collaborations with Earl Klugh, was awarded a Grammy in 1980 and has sold over a million copies. A different aspect of the musical talent of Bob James was demonstrated on his three classical albums recorded for the CBS Masterworks division, the first of which was Rameau released in 1984. The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. From his first days of piano recital in Marshall, Missouri, to his own trio while at the University of Michigan, to New York City and beyond, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout the world. Nathan East One of East's early breakthroughs came while he was a member of a local band named Power. They were hired as the house band for a Stax revue. The recognition brought the attention of Barry White, who hired the entire band for a national tour. Still a teenager, East became a member of the Love Unlimited Orchestra ("Love's Theme") playing The Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden, Kennedy Center, Detroit's Cobo Arena and other major U.S. venues. This no doubt was a great experience for the young musician who would later travel extensively throughout his career. East has recorded, performed and co-written songs with Anita Baker, Babyface, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, and Herbie Hancock. He co-wrote the number one hit song "Easy Lover" for Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. He performed on the Grammy award winning Unplugged album with Eric Clapton, which featured the classic song "Tears In Heaven" (1992). East, a member of Eric Clapton's studio and touring bands since the early 1980s, also played on Clapton's "Change The World" which won Song of the Year at the 1997 Grammy Awards. East continues to be one of the world's most sought after musicians with an impressive list of recording credits on over a thousand records. Chuck Loeb More than just a jazz guitar player, Chuck Loeb is the consummate musician. In a career that spans four decades, he has proven himself to be a versatile composer, arranger and producer in a wide range of musical styles and contexts. In addition to crafting a fine discography of his own and producing albums for a number of other high-profile artists, his resum� also includes music for commercial jingles and a variety of television programs and motion pictures. In 1979, jazz luminary Stan Getz invited Loeb to join his band. The gig proved to be a pivotal experience for him, both musically and personally. As a member of Getz's group, and the composer of much of the band's repertoire, he had the chance to tour the globe and perform at many of the world's major festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls. Eventually, Loeb became the musical director of the group with his compositions comprising a large portion of the nightly repertoire. After leaving the Getz ensemble, Loeb resettled in New York and began to pursue a career as a studio musician. He logged thousands of studio hours recording, composing and producing albums, soundtracks, television show themes and jingles. It was here that he developed his talents as a producer, which would become a major focus of his career in later years. In the span of his prolific career that stretches across more than four decades, Chuck Loeb has recorded and performed in countless corners of the world, forever balancing the bedrock elements of traditional jazz with the innovations of contemporary jazz. Harvey Mason You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterful Harvey Mason as just a drummer. His precision time keeping and versatility have placed him among THE most in-demand and most recorded session drummers of all time. His tumbling tom-tom fills and the lickity slick synchronization between his hi-hat cymbals, snare and bass drums are instantly recognizable signatures. Mason has been hired by everyone from Barbra Streisand to James Brown to Henry Mancini to Herbie Hancock. He's played on well over 1,000 recordings and hundreds of film scores, won four 1st place plaques from Modern Drummer magazine's annual studio poll and has been the first call drummer for the Academy Awards ceremonies on 16 occasions. However, Harvey Mason is a seasoned and scholarly allaround musician for whom drums were an entry point into vast forums of musical expression. As a composer, he has written songs recorded by artists ranging from Donald Byrd to the Brothers Johnson. He also composed a percussion piece for Quincy Jones' The Color Purple score. As a producer, he introduced the world to the Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, which inadvertently brought one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (the Seawind horns) to Los Angeles. As a founding member of Fourplay, Mason continues to f lex his writing, playing and arranging skills. Flip across your radio dial on any given day and you're sure to come across a gem that Harvey Mason has polished. Today -- working overtime in his own Mason home recording studio -- "The Mase" remains all over the place! Spencer Day Vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day is an artistic vagabond, a modern-day musical nomad. He has wandered amid the expansive and diverse landscape of American music, developing an artistic sensibility that borrows from numerous sources: jazz, musical theater, cabaret, soul, folk, traditional pop and contemporary pop are just the tip of the iceberg. Vagabond, Day's newest release and his first on Concord Jazz, cements his reputation as a balladeer for the new century whose creative voice is distilled from the best elements of the previous one. The album is currently a Billboard Top 10 Contemporary Jazz Album and has been met with critical praise. russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 � 5 SUNDAY/ sept 12 The Doobie Brothers Having sold over 30 million albums, The Doobie Brothers are one of the most popular American bands of the ''70s that evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of radio hits like "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," and "China Grove." There's no separating the unparalleled legacy of the Doobie Brothers from their upcoming HOR Records release World Gone Crazy -- not that anyone would want to. Nevertheless, the new album may be most remarkable for the extent to which it stands completely on its own. Yes, World Gone Crazy is another chapter in one of the great American music stories, but it's neither comeback nor nostalgia. An exhibition of aggressive and emotional performances, evocative storytelling, unapologetic attitude and world class musicianship, the collection is its own justification. And how fitting a statement that is for a band whose expansive influences are only rivaled by its almost innumerable lineup permutations. In a sense, World Gone Crazy is an analogy for the Doobie Brothers as a whole. Led by founding members, vocalists and principle songwriters Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, and joined by longtime members John McFee on guitar and Mike Hossack on drums, the Doobies "pro tem" have perfectly honored the broader, 40-year band's legacy with an offering that grows in unexpected new directions. "This album has been in the mix for five years, but we didn't seriously start putting the nuts and bolts together until three years ago," Johnston says. Simmons adds, "We had been compiling songs with the idea we would eventually do a record. Our old producer Ted Templeman came by tour rehearsals one day and was impressed with how we were sounding. He asked if we were doing any new material or thinking about recording. And that's where it really started." Aside from a few years of inactivity in the mid-eighties, the Doobie Brothers have continued to perform, create and record, with Johnston and Simmons fronting together for a band-record 21 years. "The Doobies have always been about playing live," Johnston says. "We're not a studio hot house group and we're not a concept album band. We've always just brought in the tunes we had, put them together and made an album. That's the way it's been from the very first album and that's still the way it's being done." Like the nation that spawned the many musical styles they've adopted, the Doobie Brothers' deepest traditions are change, growth, striving and an abiding faith in the future. And so World Gone Crazy pays tribute to the Doobie Brothers legacy the most appropriate way possible ... by moving resolutely forward. The Doobie Brothers Live lineup is (in alphabetical order): Guy Allison - Keyboards/Vocals Michael Hossack - Drums Tom Johnston - Vocals/Guitar John McFee - Guitar/Strings/Vocals Marc Russo - Saxophones Pat Simmons - Vocals/Guitar Skylark - Bass/Vocals Ed Toth - Drums Charlie Musselwhite Harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite's life reads like a classic blues song: born in Mississippi, raised in Memphis and schooled on the South Side of Chicago. A groundbreaking recording artist since the 1960s, Musselwhite continues to create trailblazing music while remaining firmly rooted in the blues. His worldly-wise vocals, rich, melodic harmonica playing and deep country blues guitar work f lawlessly accompany his often autobiographical and always memorable original songs. Living Blues says, "Musselwhite's rock-solid vocals creep up and overwhelm you before you know it. He plays magnificent harp with superb dexterity and phrasing. The results are amazing." Over the last 43 years Musselwhite has released over 30 albums. Three of those -- 1990s Ace Of Harps, 1991's Signature and 1993's In My Time -- were recorded for Alligator Records and remain among his best-selling titles. Now, Charlie Musselwhite returns to Alligator with The 6 � russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 Well. With musical flavors from Mississippi to Memphis to Chicago, The Well is steeped in the music of Charlie's youth -- country and city blues as well as rockabilly and gospel -- the music that inspired his signature sound. The fresh, new songs speak from his decades of experience, hard living, and his triumph over adversity. The Well is the first full-band recording in Musselwhite's long career for which he wrote or co-wrote every track on the album, and it is the most personal and the emotionally deepest cycle of songs he has ever created. The revealing, autobiographical songs recall specific events and places in Musselwhite's amazingly colorful life. His conversational vocals and masterful harmonica work are perfectly matched with the stories he tells and the near-telepathic musicianship behind him. Simply put, The Well is Charlie Musselwhite at his very best. SUNDAY/ sept 13 Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band with Lou Ann Barton Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. As Guitar Player Magazine notes, "He is a virtual deity -- a living legend." After all, Vaughan provides a vital link between contemporary music and its proud heritage, as well as being a longtime avatar of retro cool. Since releasing his first solo album in 1994, he has set the standard for quality modern roots music. Throughout his career, Vaughan has earned the esteem of his legendary guitar-playing heroes and superstar peers along with successive generations of young players. His musical ethos and personal style have had an impact on contemporary culture, from spearheading the current blues revival with The Fabulous Thunderbirds to his longtime, innate fashion sense of slicked-back hair and sharp vintage threads (now seen throughout the pages of contemporary fashion journals) to becoming a premier designer of classic custom cars. But for Jimmie Vaughan, none of it is part of a crusade or a career plan. It's just his natural way of living his life and pursuing the interests that have captivated Vaughan since his youth. While Vaughan is modest in assessing his abilities, Buddy Guy once proclaimed: "He's unbeatable when it comes to the blues. He just plays it like it's supposed to be played." Even Stevie Ray Vaughan acknowledged that when people would compare his playing to that of his brother, there was really no contest. "I play probably 80 percent of what I can play. Jimmie plays one percent of what he knows. He can play anything." When Jimmie Vaughan says "I have the best job in the world," he isn't kidding. For more than four decades, the guitar-slinging Texan legend has been earning his living rockin' the blues, and nothing makes the man happier. But now, Vaughan is even more excited about his gig than usual -- for his newest release he's consulted the vast blues encyclopedia that resides deep inside of his head and come up with a nearly all-covers set best described by its unambiguous title: Blues, Ballads and Favorites. Self-produced and recorded in Vaughan's hometown of Austin, Blues, Ballads and Favorites is Vaughan's first release in nearly nine years. The album spotlights a wild array of tunes originally recorded by the likes of Roy Milton, Jimmy Reed, Roscoe Gordon and Little Richard, with a Willie Nelson favorite tossed in. No particular criteria were used in selecting the tracks to include; Vaughan simply narrowed down a long list of songs he liked and Blues, Ballads and Favorites was the ultimate result. Recorded with a solid group of mostly local musicians, longtime cohort Lou Ann Barton lends her vocals to a handful of tunes on the album. Peforming with Jimmie Vaughan is the The Tilt-A-Whirl Band: George Rains - Drums Bill Willis - Hammond B-D Organ & Bass Billy Pitman - Rhythm Guitar Lou Ann Barton Austin-based vocalist Lou Ann Barton is one of the finest purveyors of raw, unadulterated roadhouse blues from the female gender that you'll ever hear. Like Delbert McClinton, she can belt out a lyric so that she can be heard over a two-guitar band with horns. Barton has to be seen live to be fully appreciated. She swaggers confidently about the stage, casually tossing her cigarette to the floor as the band kicks in on its first number. The grace, poise and confidence she projects on stage is part of a long tradition for women blues singers. Barton belts out her lyrics in a twangy voice so full of Texas that you can smell the barbecue sauce. The grace, poise and confidence she projects on stage is part of a long tradition for women blues singers. Shane Dwight Northern California native, now Nashville-based, Shane Dwight is a young American Roots Music artist for the 21st century -- a killer blues player who can rock the house all night long with the best of them, and an introspective singer-songwriter whose voice rings true at alt-country, Americana, R&B, and f lat-out Rock N Roll. There is no pigeonhole for Shane Dwight, and no single corral can hold this bucking bronco. Shane's talent is so fierce and his inspiration so strong that his music draws in equal measure from classic blues and urban R&B, from alt-country and modern rock without compromising his integrity or missing a beat. russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 � 7 Redhook would never sleep with your ex. Even if you gave him permission. 8 � russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 performing on the wine garden stage: D'Giin Saturday, September 11 10:30 � 11:05 & 12:00 � 12:35 A "djiin" is a mischievous spirit sometimes confined in a bottle due to reprehensible acts. Hailing from Sonoma County, Dgiin (pronounced Gin) is a four-piece band, mixing musical styles from funk to latin and reggae. It is sometimes described as melodic French grooves with many of the songs having French lyrics. The band originated eight years ago in Santa Rosa and puts on one memorable show accessible to all types of tastes and ages. Their energetic performances draw a lively crowd who feel compelled to dance all night. Blues Defenders Sunday, sept 12 10:30 � 11:05 & 12:00 � 12:35 The Blues Defenders stand out as one of the last "true" blues bands. Their years of experience bring together the funky rhythms and combined deep soul vocals of Ray Charles, Boz Scaggs, and Charlie Musslewhite. The pulsating harmonica riffs and smooth horn sounds, definately take you "Down to the Nightclub." The Blues Defenders are: Jeff Pich� - lead vocals & harmonica; Donny Mederos - bass; Mike Rippee - drums; Matt Silva - lead & rythym guitar; David Scott - saxaphone & vocals. Big Sam's Funky Nation Saturday, September 11 2:00 � 2:35 & 4:00 � 4:40 Big Sam's Funky Nation delivers a large dose of its unique brand of New Orleans infused funk. The band is fronted by trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams who began playing with the Dirty Dozen at the tender age of 19, before striking out on his own and creating the Funky Nation. Big Sam powered-up the horn section on the critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated, `River in Reverse' and is prominently featured in `Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade' the concert tour DVD. While touring with Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, in the Fall of 2006 and summer of 2007, he earned striking reviews as a musical force and star soloist. Big Sam's Funky Nation currently has three albums to their credit: Take Me Back, Birth of A Nation, and Peace, Love & Understanding. Their latest CD, Peace, Love & Understanding, showcases the evolution Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s Sunday, sept 12 2:00 � 2:35 & 4:00 � 4:40 Mitch Woods and his band have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage, not for two years but two decades. Taking their inspiration from the great jump n' boogie outfits of the late '40s and early '50s, they breathe fresh life into the music that gave birth to rock n' roll. Woods styled his group after the jumpin' n' jivin', shoutin' n' honkin', pumpin' n' poundin' bands of Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris and Roy Milton. Adding a healthy dose of New Orleans rhythm and blues, piledrivin' piano, and some of his own contemporary playful lyrics, Woods and His Rocket 88s forge their own brand of music they call "rock-a-boogie." and depth of the band. Peace, Love & Understanding dredges up the massive funk grooves that have become the trademark of BSFN. Since 2001, BSFN has been searing its distinctly funky mark onto the New Orleans music scene. The band has toured across the country and internationally, spreading its high energy musical manifesto -- and always bringing the party along the way. 2010 Featured Wineries The Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival Wine Tasting will be hosted by FOOD FOR THOUGHT and will feature wine tasting from several of Sonoma County's world-famous wineries. For a nominal additional fee, Festival attendees 21 years and older will be able to taste premium wines from the following wineries: Rodney Strong Vineyards (Presenting Sponsor of the Wine Garden Stage) To complete your festival experience, FOOD FOR THOUGHT welcomes you to enjoy delicious regional wines under the trees in our Wine Garden, while you listen to the sound of world-class blues music. All proceeds from the wine tasting will benefit FOOD FOR THOUGHT. So help us support this worthy local cause and enjoy premium wines at the same time. Food for Thought is a private non-profit organization established in October 1998 and is dedicated to developing a comprehensive nutritional program pertinent to the needs of people living with symptomatic HIV disease/AIDS in Sonoma County. Korbel Kenwood Davis-Bynum winery Russian River Vineyards Diamond Oaks Winery russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 � 9 10 � russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 russian RIVER jazz & BLUES festival 2010 � 11 Reach the North Bay's Giving Community The Bohemian's In Guide: Volunteerism: Learn about volunteers' experiences and their positive impacts Nonprofit Guide Nonprofits: Position your nonprofit as a significant community partner aligned with the region's needs Advertising Message: Showcase your mission, ways to give and volunteer while promoting your nonprofit's services, fundraising events and opportunities Issue Date: September 29th, 2010 ADVERTISING DEADLINE: September 22nd, 2010 Nonprofits, call today for more information 707.527. 1200 THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 27 FUNCTIONAL ART Fine & Fashion Jewelry Handmade Gifts 146 N. Main Street, Sebastopol � 707.829.3036 10:30�6pm, Sun til 5pm � artisanafunctionalart.com 28 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 7pm. $49�$75. 707.546.3600. The 13th Annual Petaluma Progressive Festival Sept. 20. Join Alice Walker as she reads from her new book, Hard Times Require Furious Dancing. The Petaluma Progressives host Walker and many other activists from a diverse set of backgrounds, including Norman Soloman of Social Change, author Richard Heinberg and Mike Prysner of Iraqi Veterans Against the War, among other informed folk. Walnut Park, Sixth Street and Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma. Noon�5pm. Free. 707.763.8134. www.progressivefestival.org. Old Grove Festival Sept. 24�25. It's hard to find a better acoustic amphitheater than the one located at the heart of Armstrong Woods--exactly why the folks behind the third annual Old Grove Festival put it to good use. Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands take on Friday's theme, "Hoedown in the Redwoods," with their bluegrass charm, while Ledward Kaapana performs Saturday's "Aloha in the Grove." Bring flashlights, seat cushions and warm clothes to the Redwood Forest Theater. Friday at 5pm; two shows Saturday, at noon and 5pm. Armstrong Redwoods State Preserve, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. $10�$40; children ages five to 12, $5. 707.869.9403. Sebastopol Celtic Music Festival Sept. 24�26. The greatest Celtic musicians this side of the Emerald Isle celebrate this festival's 16th anniversary with a series of collaborations. The talent-packed lineup already includes all-Ireland fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill, Canadian Grammy-winning Le Vent du Nord, and many more are performing for the 16th year in a row! Friday-Sunday, noon�6pm. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $10�$500; 10 and under, free. 707.823.1511. www.cumuluspresents.com/celtic. Floating Homes Tour Sept. 25. Some 20 homes on the Sausalito waterfront are open for the sweet voyeur to enjoy as one wanders and contemplates life on a houseboat. 11am to 4pm. $35�$40. 415.536.1619. Earle Fest Sept. 25. A celebration of Americana music, this benefit for the Earle Baum Center livens up Santa Rosa with the music of James McMurtry, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, the Belleville Outfit and others. There will be good old-fashioned barbecue and cold beer, as well as local wine, and veggie and children's options to fill sunwarmed bellies. The Earle Baum Center of the Blind, 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Noon�6:45pm. $20�$25; children under 10, Free. 707.523.3222. Sonoma County Book Festival Sept. 25. The 10th annual book fest features readings and workshops by both local and national authors, a sure bet for any bookworm. Authors such as Barbara Quick and many more will be reading their work, and the Carnival of Chaos will kick up some dust with their theatrics. Old Courthouse Square and environs (some readings at the main library), downtown Santa Rosa. 10am�4pm. Free. 707.537.8783. www.socobookfest.org. Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night Gala Sept. 25. Before the Harvest Fair kicks off, get a sneak peek at the best of what this year's festival has to offer. Admission price includes a commemorative glass and other schwag. Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 7�9:30pm. $65. 707.545.4200. Stepping Out: An Evening in Paris . . . Sans Jetlag! Sept. 25. Join the Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation for its annual fashion show and dinner/dance. Featuring breast-cancer survivors modeling clothing from local boutiques, this event has raised funds for support programs and early detection screening for 15 years. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 5:30pm. $210. 415.455.5882. Taste of Petaluma Sept. 25. Wine and food enthusiasts unite for a day of upscale culinary trick-or-treating at the third annual Taste of Petaluma event. Over 70 of Petaluma's finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and food purveyors gather to tempt guests with their talents. The event is a fundraiser for Petaluma's Cinnabar Theater. Begin treating the taste buds at any of these four Petaluma locations: Putnam Plaza on Petaluma Boulevard; Gallery One, 209 Western Ave.; Haus Fortuna, 111 Second St. in the theater district; Curves at 40 E. Washington St. 11:30am�4pm. $50�$60. 707.763.8920. www.tasteofpetaluma.org. Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Sept. 25�26. The sculpture, painting, ceramics and photography of some 150 different artists is on display under the beautiful trees of Mill Valley. This festival, produced by artists, makes sure that all profits go to local schools and charities. Also enjoy the music of Dale Polissar Trio with Si Perkoff, Jerry Hannan, Shabang and much more, all while taking in the sights and smells of fall as the majestic redwoods tower above. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Saturday, 10am�6pm; Sunday, 10am�5pm. $5�$8; under 12, free. 415.381.8090. Eoin Colfer & the Artemis Rocks! Show Sept. 26. Irish author, comedian and out-ofthis-world-popular author of young adult books, including the the Artemis Fowl series, sings, does a Q&A and signs books. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Noon. $7�$48. 415.444.8000. Music for Martin Sept. 26. A nonprofit benefit, this variety show raises money for the American Association for Cancer Research. The program features eclectic performances for the entire family. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 7pm. $20�$25. 415.383.9600. David Brooks Sept. 27 and 30. The fall Marin Speakers Series kicks off with David Brooks, op-ed columnist for the New York Times, who has a reputation as being America's most liberal conservative. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $306�$415 for series tickets. 415.499.6800. necklace by Kristina Kada Faun Fables' Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl play the Occidental Chautauqua in September. See p25. October Sonoma County Harvest Fair Oct. 1�3. Hit up the World Championship Grape Stomp competition, slurp some wine, hitch a hay ride or just get down to some swingin' jazz music at the Harvest Fair. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. $8; six and under, free. 707.545.4200. www.harvestfair.org. The English Beat Oct. 2. Legendary British ska dance-punks are still going strong. With songs ranging from a satirical portrait of an egomaniac ("Mirror in the Bathroom") to a condemnation of Margaret Thatcher ("Whine and Grine/Stand Down Margaret"), the band is sure to still entertain and provoke. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8:30pm. $25�$29. 415.383.9600. American Philharmonic Oct. 2�3. The 12th season of this semi-pro orchestra opens with a tribute to the early 20th century, led by Gabriel Sakakeeny conducting the band in works by Bax, Barber and Mahler. Christa Pfeiffer belts a beautiful soprano. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. Free. 707.546.3600. Calabash! Oct. 3. A celebration of gourds, art and the garden, the 10th annual Calabash takes place at the lush Food for Thought gardens in Forestville. A silent auction and lovely exhibitions and demonstrations are part of the fun. Enjoy music played on handmade gourd instruments while supporting a great cause. 6550 Railroad Ave., Forestville. 1�5pm. $35�$40. 707.887.1647. Marin Symphony Oct. 3. Opening-night gala focuses on Beethoven's Fifth replete with classy cocktails and Gershwin-era attire. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 5pm. $150. 415.479.8100. Deepak Chopra Oct. 4. Even Time magazine celebrates Chopra's contributions to alternative medicine. Chopra shares his knowledge, experience and philosophies on the field. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 7:30pm. $35�$75. 415.499.6800. Talk Cinema Oct. 7�May 12. A new series offers monthly screenings of as-yetunreleased films with a fim-fest-type feeling replete with post-film discussions. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. One Thursday each month at 7pm. $10�$15 per film; package, $96. 707.226.7372. `Not a Genuine Black Man' Oct. 7. Brian Copeland's one-man show confronting issues of race and identity has been called both funny and poignant. Proceeds benefit Fair Housing of Marin. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. Ticket prices still TBA. 415.499.6800. Litquake Oct. 7. Michael Krasny, Dani Shapiro, Sylvia Boorstein gather with Don Lattin to discuss "Spiritual Journeys." Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30pm. $12�$15. 415.444.8000. 33rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival Oct. 7�17. Presented by the California Film Institute, this annual event is known for its contributions to the upcoming Academy Awards, featuring the best of independent and world cinema screening at three venues in Marin. www.mvff.com. Big Oktoberfest Bash Oct. 8. The Sonoma County Museum gets down to our hop-growing, beer-drinking roots with a microbrew tasting fundraiser. A ticket gets you all the beer tastes you want, plus munchies and more. The DJ and the band have been sorted out; it's time to par-tee! The Flamingo Hotel, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 6�9pm. 707.579.1500. THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 29 Looking to the walls this fall Bolinas Museum Their annual fundraising auction ($60�$85--it always sells out) is set for Sept. 18 in Esprit founder Susie and Mark Buell's charmingly rustic barn. The museum then closes until Oct. 2, reopening with two shows devoted to West Marin photographer Ken Botto, who shot artificial tableaux using only natural light; an ancillary exhibit at the Commonweal Gallery in Bolinas complements. Through Nov. 14. Small works run Nov. 20�Jan. 2. 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 415.868.0330. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Through Oct. 3, catch their sixth annual national juried exhibit, this year titled "Speaking of Solitude." Next up is "Legends of the Bay Area," focusing on William T. Wiley, Richard Shaw and Cornelia Schulz, Oct. 9�Nov. 21. Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Drive, Novato. 415.506.0137. Napa Valley Museum Through Oct. 31, "Art & Wine: Expressions of an Industry," looks at the craft of wine label graphics. Nov. 21�Jan. 23 is "Christmas Fantasy Collection" and the museum's small works annual fundraiser, "Take a Chance on Miniatures" runs Nov. 13�Dec. 31. 55 President's Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500. The Sonoma County Museum The always popular "Artistry in Wood" exhibit of area wood crafters runs Sept. 11�Oct. 17. In the main gallery, look for the dystopic poetry of Los Angeles painter Sandow Birk in the provocative exhibit "The Depravities of War," to run Sept. 18�Nov.7. From Oct. 30�Feb. 6, it's the marriage of art and science in "Mad Science" from the Bay Area collective Survival Research Laboratories and others. 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Nov. 7, it's "Visions of Paradise: Art and the Power of Faith," curated by Virginia Brier and mixing folk and contemporary art. Nov. 20�Feb. 6, it's "Fletcher Benton: The Artist's Studio" as well as "Living Walls" by SSU art professors Kurt Kemp and Mark Perlman. All three artists address the privacy of the artist's workspace when transmogrified into a public arena. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939.7862. --Gretchen Giles Drumline LIVE! Oct. 8. Playing everything from contemporary R&B to old-school Motown to Duke Ellington, this drumline puts on a show. A group of musicians and dancers who flaunt both auditory and visual showmanship, they bring all the celebration of marching band to the excitement of theatrical performance. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $20�$45. 415.499.6800. Pilobolus Dance Company Oct. 9. Reveling in their unique take on dance, this troupe has been moving creatively for 40 years. Their weight-sharing strategy makes their performances memorable. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $20�$75. 415.499.6800. Artisano Oct. 9. This second annual celebration of food, wine and the arts is a real gem of a walk-around, eat-around, lookaround afternoon, featuring high-quality crafts, boutique wineries and really a quite stunning amount of food. Held outside at the Geyserville Inn with live music, this is still a chill event; darned shame folks are going to want to go to it. Benefits Slow Food North County. 21714 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Noon to 5pm. $45�$75. 707.894.8500. The 24rd Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival Oct. 9�10. Vintner and philanthropist B. R. Cohn has raised over $5 million for various charities. Saturday's lineup features old favorites the Doobie Brothers, as well as Cheap Trick and Grand Funk Railroad. On Sunday, Eddie Money headlines with Loverboy, Night Ranger; the Turtles play both nights. B.R. Cohn Winery Amphitheater, 15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. 11am to 6pm. $95. 707.938.4064, ext. 127. www.brcohn.com. ARTrails Oct. 9�10 and 16�17. Self-guided opportunity to buy directly from artists and peek into their workspaces. Throughout Sonoma County. 10am to 5pm. Free. 707.579.2787, ext. 109. www.artrails.org. Santa Rosa Symphony Oct. 9�11. Bruno Ferrandis conducts and Dimitri Berlinsky plays violin as the symphony performs pieces by Verdi, Paganini ("devil of the violin"), Berio and Respighi. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Saturday and Monday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. $27�$55. 707.54.MUSIC. Bioneers Conference Oct. 15�17. Hear about groundbreaking ideas and discuss 30 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN building a blueprint for sustainable systems at the 19th annual Bioneers Conference, a meeting of environmentally focused minds. Featured speakers include Jane Goodall, John Francis and myriad others. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $195� $495. 877.246.6337. www.bioneers.org. Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival Oct. 15�Dec. 1. Co-presented by the beloved Rialto Cinemas as part of their "on the road" series while a new theater is being sorted out, the SCJFF returns for its 15th year of showcasing Jewish life the world over. Films show at the Sixth Street Playhouse (52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa) and the Boulevard Cinemas (200 C Street, Petaluma). 707.528.4222. Napa Sonoma Wine & Food Fest Oct. 16�17. Wine, food, design, fashion and the arts are celebrated at CornerStone Gardens in this first annual event. Fest proper is Saturday from 11am to 4pm; $65� $90. Wine seminars, a fashion show and the de rigueur dinners are scheduled throughout the weekend. www.nswandff.com. Blake Shelton Oct. 17. Following the success of his album All About Tonight, this Oklahoma songwriter makes his Sonoma County debut. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $30�$45. 707.546.3600. Mark Halperin & John Heilemann Oct. 18 and 21. Co-authors of Game Change, a book that analyzes the 2008 election, these political experts offer their thoughts on the current political climate, discussing everything from midterm elections, their experience writing Game Change and what to expect in the 2012 presidential election. Part of Marin Speakers Series. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $306�$416 for series tickets. 415.499.6800. Marin Symphony: First Fusion Oct. 22. The Marin Symphony teams up with none other than Bob Weir for a night of live music like never before. Grab tickets fast! Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $50�$350. 415.499.6800. David Icke Oct. 23. Author of Human Race Get Off Your Knees: The Lion Sleeps No More speaks about insidious political manipulation and inspires grassroots action to wrest control from networks of powerful families and domineering government. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 10am�8pm. $39�$99. 415.499.6800. Vince Gill Oct. 26. Iconic country musician has 19 Grammy Awards under his belt. Hear live renditions of classics like "I Still Believe in You" and "When I Call Your Name." Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $49.50� $69.50. 707.546.3600. Rob Schneider Oct. 29. Comedian has cut his teeth as a Saturday Night Live cast member and a feature film star, but he returns to his roots with a standup tour, ready to take on the economy and politics. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $15�$30. 707.546.3600. `Hansel & Gretel' Oct. 29 and 31. Just in time for Halloween, the Golden Gate Opera presents a theatrical version of the creepy fairy tale about children seduced by an abundance of candy. Featuring SingersMarin as the Gingerbread Cookie children's chorus and Shan-Yee Poon Ballet Studio children as Forest Sprites and Guardian Angels, this production mixes childish whimsy with stunning operatic performances. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 7pm. $15�$35. 415.499.6800. David Sedaris Oct. 30. Famed humorist is even more fun in person, and whatever he chooses to talk about is OK with us. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $10�$65. 707.546.3600. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Oct. 30. Known as the "power couple of the Canadian fiddling world," these two married fiddlers perform Scottish, Irish and American bluegrass music. MacMaster even throws in a little step dancing. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $20�$45. 415.499.6800. Japanese Ghost Stories and Jazz Oct. 30. Asian jazz pieoneer and Emmy Awardwinning composer Mark Izu pairs up with Brenda Wong Aoki as she tells ghost stories drawn from Noh and Kyogen theater techniques with other musicians in support. Family-friendly. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. 415.383.9600. Masquerade Ball with Quartetto Gelato Oct. 30. Where music meets theater. In costume. Plus food. F-u-n. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $30�$95. 707.226.7372. VISIONS OF PARADISE Aug. 21 through Nov. 7, 2010 Art and the Power of Faith November Hospice By the Bay's Annual Ball 2010 Nov. 6. Celebrating 35 years of care, the hospice puts on its annual gala. Live auction, live music, and lively dancing make this night one to remember. 6pm. $200�$350. 415.526.5500. The 12th Annual Food & Wine Affair Nov. 6�7. Russian River Wine Road gathers 89 local wineries for another delicious extravaganza. Nab early tickets starting on Sept. 15. They sell out. Various locations in Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley. 11am�4pm. $25�$65. 800.723.6336. Santa Rosa Symphony Nov. 6�8. Pianist Valentina Lisitsa joins the symphony in "Classical Two" slate that includes work by Enescu, Liszt and Bartok. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Saturday and Monday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. $27�$55. 707.54.MUSIC. Barbershop Harmony Concert Nov. 7. The Barbershop Harmony Society's Golden Gate chapter presents its 56th annual performance. The Golden Gate Chorus sings a grand a cappella, and selected quartets from within the group bring the music to a more intimate level. 'Til Dawn, a singing group combining the talents of Marin highschool vocalists, also take the stage. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 2pm. $10�$25. 415.499.6800. Willie Brown Jr. Nov. 8 and 11. As two-term mayor of San Francisco and member of the California Assembly for 30 years, Brown is one of the most OPEN STUDIOS October 9-10 & 16-17 Preview Re eption Preview Reception & 25th Cele ation ec Celebration ebr Saturday, Sept. Saturday, Sept. 25 6-8pm at ArtS at ArtSpace 404 � 7-10pm at the Glaser Center Space at G Center 404 Mendocino Ave, Suite C � 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa Mendocino Ave, Suite Mendocino Ave, Santa Graton Gallery Preview Reception Graton Gallery Preview Rece eption Saturday, Oct. Saturday, Oct. 2 3 - 6pm � 9048 Graton Rd, downtown Graton Graton Rd, d wntown Graton d do AR rails Open Studios ARTrails Open Studios RT s Oc O tober October 9-10 & 16-17 Both previe exhibits continue through Oct. Both preview exhibits continue through Oct. 22 ew h Produced by Arts Council Produced by Arts Council www.artrails.org www.artrails.org r THE BOHEMIAN of Sonoma County Sonoma County 09.01.10-09.07.10 31 FES F FESTIVAL SA SA ALITO SAUSA O SAUSALITO ART SAUS TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.SAUSALITOARTFESTIVAL.ORG TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.SAUSALITOARTFESTIVAL.ORG OVER 20,000 WORKS OF ART, FINE WINES, GOURMET FOOD, AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES One of Am i ' Top Fine Art F ti l A t Festivals America's T p Fi merica's AY ALL LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPT ALL LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPT 4 - SEPT 6 SEPT SATURDAY / THE FIXX, MODERN ENGLISH & THE BANGLES SUNDAY / PABLO CRUISE, DAVE MASON & THE TUBES MONDAY / JEFFERSON STARSHIP, SONS OF CHAMPLIN & MAVIS STAPLES MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY . . . For trouble-free travel over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, we recommend visitors use ferryboats, public transportation, and the Free Festival Shuttle Service. (See website for transportation details.) Veriditas presents Labyrinth experiences this fall Full Moon Walk Sept. 23rd IONS, Petaluma October, 29-30 Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Women's Dream Quest 707.283.0373 www.veriditas.org 32 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Arts Council Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Arts Coalition present 2010 F I R S T A N N U A L , C O U N T Y -W I D E C E L E B R A T I O N OF ARTS OVER ARTS A MO NTH OF AMAZ IN G Napa Valley ARTS & CULTURE � O C T 1 5 � N O V 1 4 10/15 Fri: NapaValley ARTS 2010 Kick Off Reception Meet the Makers: Portraits of the Creative Community in Napa Valley (6-8:30pm) Mumm Napa, 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford � Over 65 portraits of local artists, musicians, actors and more by: Suzanne Becker Bronk, Dona Kopol Bonick, Kristine Cummins & Chick Harrity. Live music, sparkling wine. Presented by Arts Council NapaValley and Mumm Napa. www.nvarts.org 100 EVEN TS! Standup guy Daniel Tosh appears at the Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 11. See below. 10/16 Sat: 9th Annual di Rosa Benefit Art Auction: Artivore Antics (5:30pm-Midnight) di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa Artivores hungry for fun and frolic gather to expand their collections and support the cultural and educational programs at di Rosa. www.dirosa.org 10/27 Wed: King Michael, Theatrical Michael Jackson Tribute (8pm) Lincoln Theater Napa Valley, 100 California Drive,Yountville � Multi-media spectacular that includes many of Michael Jackson's greatest hits. Featuring artists who sing live while performing the intense signature dance style. www.lincolntheater.org 11/6 Sat: Passport Through Time: Family History Day Presented by the Napa County Historical Society (12-4pm) Historic Napa Mill's Riverbend Performance Stage & River Walk, 500 Main St, Napa � A free family history filled with historical activities, re-enactments, musical performances and hands-on activities. www.napahistory.org 11/12-11/14 Fri - Sun: Napa Valley Film Festival Launch Celebration! Sneak screenings of prestigious new indies � Meet the filmmakers and actors � Attend the parties! Fri 11/12 at Cameo Cinema, St. Helena � Sat & Sun 11/13 & 14 at NV Opera House. Breaking news: facebook/napavalleyfilmfestival or www.napavalleyfilmfest.org. Tickets: www.cameocinema.com and www.nvoh.org. 11/13 Sat: Dr. Spin's Propaganda Machine Film &Video Extravaganza Presented by Wandering Rose (Sunset to Midnight) This free "video crawl", a self-guided temporary gallery tour, hosted in various locations in downtown Napa with films from one-minute to one-hour. Info on WR's Facebook page. 11/14 Sun: Napa Valley ARTS 2010 Closing Event: Yountville ARTS Afternoon � 2pm Pre-Concert Reception � Lincoln Theater Napa Valley, 100 California Drive, Yountville. Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres. www.lincolntheater.org � 3pm Napa Valley Symphony performs with Soprano Marnie Breckenridge, Conductor Kazem Abdullah Lincoln Theater Napa Valley, www.napavalleysymphony.org � 4-6:30pm "Continuity: A-mazing Journeys" Art and stories of former Vintage HS students. Napa Valley Museum, 55 President's Cir, Yountville. www.napavalleymuseum.org authoritative voices on the state of California. He shares stories from his extensive political experience and details the greatest challenges facing California leadership today. Part of Marin Speakers Series. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $306�$416 for series tickets. 415.499.6800. Daniel Tosh Nov. 11. Standup comedian stars in his own show on Comedy Central, Tosh.0, and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He tours feverishly, making college kids laugh at more than 700 campuses throughout his career. See what all the fuss is about. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $20�$45. 707.546.3600. Veterans Day Nov. 11. Remember and honor those who defend the United States on this day of reflection. Music, military exercises and a short address in the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium begin the event, and memorials for veterans who served in past wars line the Avenue of Flags. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 9:30am. Free. 415.499.6800. Don't forget the free parade down Petaluma Boulevard that day as well. Mill Valley Philharmonic Nov. 12�14. Director Laurie Cohen and the Mill Valley Philharmonic musicians are pleased to present their 11th concert season to the North Bay, bringing free performances of Dvorak's "Slavonic Dance," Mozart's Flute Concerto, and Brahms' Symphony no. 4 to three Marin locations. The orchestra is scheduled to appear at Mt. Tam United Methodist Church on Friday, Cavallo Point's Fort Baker on Saturday, and the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday. 8pm, 4pm, 4pm, respectively. Free. www.millvalleyphilharmonic.org. Marin Symphony Nov. 14 and 16. The symphony presents the world premiere of The Shadow, a musical interpretation of a tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Other works include Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 4 and William Walton's Viola Concerto, the latter featuring Jenny Douglass, principal violinist, tearing up one of the most challenging works written for her instrument. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 7:30pm. $29�$70; students, half price. 415.499.6800. `Cake Boss' Nov. 19. Master chef Buddy Valastro doesn't usually do events like this. He will reveal behind-the-scenes tidbits about his hit baking series, Cake Boss, share stories about his eccentric family, answer audience questions and conduct a live demonstration of how exactly he makes his cakes look so darn good. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 7:30pm. $34.50�$50.50. 707.546.3600. American Philharmonic Nov. 20�21. Program traces four generations of North American composers stretching from jazz to post-postmodern work. Gabriel Sakakeeny conducts pieces by Conte, Desjardins, Gershwin, Dooley and Bernstein. Marilyn Thompson holds down the piano. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. Free. 707.546.3600. Information, Tickets & Maps: www.nvarts.org PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL NAPA VALLEY THE BOHEMIAN (707) 257-2117 09.01.10-09.07.10 33 Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts www.numinacenter.org Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 550 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/numinacenter Where ALL are Welcome PRIMITIVES � JEWELRY � LIGHTING � KITCHEN TOOLS � ARCHITECTURAL � GLASS � FURNITURE � FRUIT LABELS � GARDEN ANTIQUES � Dude! We're 5 times the fun & bull-free! `Treme' and `The Wire' screenwriter Eric Overmyer has written a one-act specifically for Cinnabar. Premieres, staff changes and famous playwrights mark the season By David Templeton ew things are in the works on the North Bay theater scene, from new leaders, to new venues, to new companies to new plays. Cinnabar Theater (www.cinnabartheater. org), Petaluma's popular little red house on the hill, has a world premiere this fall with Eric Overmyer's one-act drama Dracula (Nov. 5�21). In a double feature that includes Gian Carlo Menotti's one-act opera The Medium, Dracula puts a modern spin on the classic tale of a bloodsucker in love. Overmyer, the writer best known for HBO's The Wire and Treme, has written the show specifically for Cinnabar. Beth Craven directs Dracula, while The Medium will be directed by Elly Lichenstein. In Santa Rosa, Railroad Square's Sixth Street Playhouse (www.6thstreetplayhouse.com) just hired long-time North Bay arts professional (and opera singer) Michael Fontaine to serve as interim artistic director, following a brief turn in the same role by Matthew Kerns, brought in last May in the wake of artistic director Beth Craven's sudden exit from the organization. As the search continues for a permanent AD, Sixth Street is readying its own notable world premiere. David Beckman's Becoming Walt Whitman (Oct. 8�24), directed by David Lear, traces the early days and creative evolution of the great American poet. Packed with poetry and political dissent, the tightly crafted piece will be staged in the intimate Studio Theater, next door to Sixth Street's main theater. Craven has obviously been keeping busy since leaving Sixth Street, working on the vampire play while simultaneously founding her own brand-new theater company. With plans to kick off its first full season in 2011, Heritage Music Theatre (www.heritagemusictheatre.com) will focus on shows like the popular Hank Williams: Lost Highway, fusions of theater and music that will appeal to a wide audience. With ambitious plans for a show about Janis Joplin, Woody Guthrie and Southern sharecroppers (singing the folksongs of Si Kahn), Heritage will stage its shows at Cinnabar, the Spreckels Performing Arts Center and possibly even in San Francisco. To give local audiences something to hold on to while those shows are prepared, Craven is planning a three-day run of Hank Williams (Nov. 19�21) at Spreckels. Over in the thriving artist colony known as South A Street, the mighty Imaginists Theatre Collective (www.theimaginists.org) is preparing to stage a new bilingual comedy, To the Actors (Sept. 23�Oct. 9). Written in English and Spanish, the show follows a troupe of actors attempting to present their own show while dodging deportation raids, building inspectors and a whole mountain of comic-- but undeniably real--obstacles. In Mill Valley, the Marin Theatre Company (www.marintheatre.org) has several new and new-to-the-area shows in the works for this fall, starting with Tarell Alvin McCraney's In the Red and Brown Water (Sept. 9�Oct. 3). Set in Louisiana, the play is the first of three loosely connected shows, all part of McCraney's celebrated trilogy The Brother/ Sister Plays. In a rare three-way alliance Antique Society 2661 Gravenstein Hwy So. (Hwy 116) on Sebastopol's Antique Row Open daily! 707 829.1733 100 dealers! Our 21st year! www. AntiqueSociety .com between Bay Area theater companies, SF's Magic Theatre will concurrently run the second play in the series, The Brothers Size (Sept. 9� Oct. 17), followed by ACT, producing the final piece of the trilogy, Marcus; or, The Secret of Sweet (Oct. 29�Nov. 21). Immediately after kicking off the trilogy, MTC will put up the world premiere of Bill Cain's new play 9 Circles (Oct. 14�Nov. 7), a "military thriller" in which a U.S. soldier, possibly guilty of war crimes, is put on trial, with the mystery about what really happened unfolding alongside the trial. Cain is the author of the hugely successful Equivocation, staged by MTC just a few months ago. In San Rafael, the bold-as-lightning AlterTheater Ensemble (www.altertheater.org) will once again take over unleased store-front space along Fourth Street, this time to stage Lynn Notage's Intimate Apparel in its North Bay premiere. Intimate Apparel (run date TBA) follows Esther, a hard-working seamstress who designs outrageous undergarments for a bevy of New Yorkers, her clientele running the gamut from dowagers to prostitutes. Also in Marin, the venerable Ross Valley Players earn the honors of being the first North Bay company to stage David Mamet's new play, November (Sept.17�Oct. 17). A sharp political comedy about U.S. elections, the story follows a vulnerable U.S. president placing his hopes for a second term on how he handles the annual pardon of a Thanksgiving turkey. In Sebastopol, the premieres continue as the Sonoma County Repertory Theater (www.the-rep.com) brings Neil LaBute's comedy-drama Fat Pig to the stage. A moving and funny satire of American views on love and physical beauty, Fat Pig (Sept. 22�Oct. 24) is a small-cast gem, the story of a young businessman and the large woman he falls in love with, upsetting the peer-pressure balance among his friends and co-workers. The Narrow Way Stage Co. (www.narrowwaystage.com), which has been bouncing about in a number of venues over the last few years, will land this fall at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, where it plans to stage its entire 2011 season. But first, it's off into battle with James McLure's Pvt. Wars (Sept. 23�26) at Temple Ner Shalom in Cotati. Then it's down the rabbit hole with the world premiere of Alice (Nov. 12�28). A new, dark and twisted adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Alice was written by Tony Ginesi and Merlyn Q. Sell (Circus Acts, Project M), and looks to be decidedly not-for-children. Sometimes the old is new, as is the case with Paula Vogel's Oldest Profession (Sept. 3�26) a music-heavy staging of the comedy, which will mark Pegasus Theater Company's (www.pegasustheater.org) new permanent home at the Rio Nido Lodge. Pegasus has been rootless since losing its longtime house last year. This particular version of the comedy about hard-working, lovable, middle-aged (and older) ladies of the night, features classic burlesque tunes, considered scandalous in their day. And there's more, including a mini-tour from Jennifer King's Bollywood-esque Aladdin (staged at Spreckels, Sept. 11�12; Napa Valley College, Oct. 9�20) and Nathan Rogers' Southern-Gothic romantic comedy The Sugar Bean Sisters (Raven Players, Oct. 1�24). There's always plenty to choose from, and always something new, in the thriving world of North Bay theater. TOYS & DOLLS � ARTS & CRAFTS � POST MODERN � COUNTRY � CALIFORNIA 34 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Emma Stone portrays a high school girl whose life begins to resemble Hester Prynne's in `Easy A.' Autumn's best movie picks By Richard von Busack he cinema scene in the fall is heavy with film festivals, including the Wine Country Film Fest (Sept. 15� 26), the Mill Valley Film Fest (Oct. 7�17) and the Sonoma County Jewish Film Fest (Oct. 5�Dec. 1). In the mainstream, there is a load of animation, as always: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Tina Fey voice Megamind (Nov. 5), while the war-owl Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Sept. 24) should scare some mice out of the popcorn machines. Oh-so-cute wolves get it on in Alpha and Omega (Sept. 17), and there's the return of the Spike and Mike fest (Sept. 24) with work by Bill Plympton, Don Hertzfeldt and Aubier/Patar (A Town Called Panic). Lastly comes the Disney/John Lasseter retelling of Rapunzel, Tangled (Nov. 24). For those needing more balls-to-thewall entertainment, there's Jackass 3D (Oct. 15) and, horribly, Saw 3D (Oct. 29). Finally, the year's most woeful prospect, not counting the baby-poo encrusted Life As We Know It (Oct. 8), is Red Dawn (Nov. 24), although MGM might stall release on this mess. If only they had cast op-ed columnist Charles Krauthammer as himself to lead the charge against the commies in a jet-powered wheelchair . . . Here are a few of the fall films you might actually want to watch: A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (Sept. 10) Zhang Yimou goes intimate after some wall-to-wall epics, with a remake of the Coen brothers' early film Blood Simple. Catfish (Sept. 17) "Not based on a true story, not inspired by real events," this puzzling story is observed low-fi camera style by director Ariel Schulman, the brother of the subject. Is it fiction or hand-held cin�ma v�rit�? As in the story of fine artiste Mr. Brainwash in Exit Through the Gift Shop, there's more than an element of untrustworthiness in the narration. Easy A (Sept. 17) Will Gluck's comedy is witty enough to parallel the ordeal of a modern girl (Emma Stone) surrounded by born-again Puritans in an Ojai high school with the book she's studying: The Scarlet Letter. Plus the adults along for the ride are impressively funny: Thomas Hayden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci and Malcolm McDowell. The Town (Sept. 17) Ben Aff leck's follow-up to Gone Baby Gone looks like some further Southie metaphysics. A gunman (Aff leck) takes up with a bank teller (Rebecca Hall) he once robbed. Jon Hamm, in what looks like a big enough movie role at last, plays the FBI agent tracing him. The Social Network (Oct. 1) Ben Mezrich's unauthorized, semifictional, padded and prolix Accidental Billionaires is the source for David Fincher's version of the fractious beginnings of Facebook. Jesse Eisenberg is Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield is Eduardo Saverin. Why mention it? Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac) must have brought something to this table. It can't just be a blueblood version of Animal House. Let Me In (Oct. 1) Boy (Kodi SmitMcPhee) meets girl (Chloe Moretz from Kick-Ass), of a kind, in this remake of the intrepid Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In. Matt Reeves of Cloverfield directs what one feels, with ever childlike faith, is a story that's resistant to messing up. Enter the Void (Oct. 8) This may steal the thunder of Clint Eastwood's Hereafter (Oct. 22), a Peter Morgan�penned film about near-death experiences. Enter the Void is Gaspar No�'s sex-and-violence-drenched spinoff of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, with a gaijin in Tokyo who is dead but refusing to leave his bardo, a f luorescent half-world co-created by Marc Caro (City of Lost Children). No�'s willingness and ability to shock may have been tempered here by sweeter fantasy. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (Nov. 19) Almost ready for another bout with the little dweeb? He and the gang head out in 3-D, this time in search for the source of you-knowwho's-power. The Next Three Days (Nov. 19) This redo of the French film Pour Elle has Paul Haggis showing off his post�Casino Royale moves. A husband (Russell Crowe) endeavors to break his wife (Elizabeth Banks) out of prison, with the peninsula city of Pittsburgh--looking good in the smashing previews--as the outer perimeter of the lockup. Faster (Nov. 24) There's some style in the previews of this actioner, with Dwayne Johnson on the warpath. Maybe this will be the one to give the Rock some gravity to go with his mass. Planning ahead: The holiday season will amp up the prestige with the Coens' version of True Grit starring Jeff Bridges. Bridges also returns to Tron: Legacy. New opuses include work by James L. Brooks (How Do You Know), Sofia Coppola (Somewhere) and Darren Arnofsky, whose color-drenched Black Swan has Natalie Portman as a ballet dancer turning wereswan (unless she's just going nuts, as people often do in Arnofsky's work). THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 35 EXPERIENCE THE FILM THAT'S DAZZLING AUDIENCES! ####! " 6 AUDIENCE AWARDS! SAO PAULO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL PROVINCETOWN INT'L FILM FESTIVAL MAINE INT'L FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF DALLAS TORONTO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE INT'L FILM FESTIVAL A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE YOU MUST NOT MISS." - Rex Reed, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R O F ` D R I V I N G M I S S DA I S Y ' A N D T H E P R O D U C E R O F ` S H I N E ' STARTS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 3RD STREET CINEMA 620 Third Street, Santa Rosa (707) 522-0330 Watch the trailer at maoslastdancer-movie.com ESCAPE WITH THIS SUMMER'S BEST REVIEWED ROMANTIC ADVENTURE "A POETIC, ROMANTIC, EMOTIONALLY COMPLEX FILM. PATRICIA CLARKSON IS ONE OF THE BEST ACTORS IN THE WORLD." - David Lewis, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE CAIROTIME A FILM BY RUBA NADDA ACADEMY PATRICIA AWARD� NOMINEE CLARKSON ALEXANDER SIDDIG AN ADVENTURE OF THE HEART ifcfilms.com The 1923 classic `Hunchback of Notre Dame' screens Sept. 3 at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Dress up and prepare to ring some bells! See Film listing, p47. STARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3! 3RD STREET CINEMA 620 Third Street, Santa Rosa (707) 522-0330 New Movies Also Playing 36 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Film capsules by Richard von Busack, Gretchen Giles, Caroline Osborn and Anna Schuessler. N O R T H B AY M O V I E T I M E S www.sonomamovietimes.com www.marinmovietimes.com www.napamovietimes.com THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 37 BATACHA Saturday, Sept 4 fundraiser for Elsie Allen High School Drama Class DON'T FORGET...WE SERVE FOOD TOO! Wed, Sept 1 8:45�9:45am; 5:45�6:45pm Jazzercise 10am�12:15pm Scottish Dance Youth and Family 7�11pm Singles & Pairs Square Dance Club Thur, Sept 2 8:45�9:45am; 5:45�6:45pm Jazzercise 7:25�11pm Circle N'Squares Square Dance Club Fri, Sept 3 7�11pm $ 3 House Margaritas & $2 Tecates $2.50 Fish & Carnitas Tacos Local Oysters $1.50 ea Tequila Oyster Shooters $2.50 ea Mc Near's Dining House Breakfast � Lunch � Dinner BBQ � Pasta � Steak WED 9/8 � 7:00PM DOORS � $16 � 18+ ROCK/GARAGE/SURF 8:45�9:45am Jazzercise Steve Luther hosts WEST COAST SWING PARTY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS PLUS QUARTER MILE COMBO FRI 9/17 � 8:45PM DOORS � $17 � 21+ DANCE/PARTY HITS Sat, Sept 4 8:00�9:00am; 9:15�10:15am Jazzercise 10:30�11:45am Dance Workout with DJ Steve Luther 7�11pm BATACHA fundraiser for Elsie Allen High School Drama Class Sun, Sept 5 8:30�9:30am Jazzercise 5�9:30pm DJ Steve Luther COUNTRY-WESTERN LESSONS & DANCING Mon, Sept 6 8:45�9:45am; 5:45�6:45pm Jazzercise 7pm�10pm Scottish Dance Tues, Sept 7 8:45�9:45am; 5:45�6:40pm Jazzercise 7:30�9pm AFRICAN AND WORLD MUSIC DANCE AN EVENING WITH WONDERBREAD 5 THURS 9/23 � 8:00PM DOORS � $16ADV/$18DOS � 21+ ROCK/PSYCHEDELIC/JAM BAND TEA LEAF GREEN PLUS TAUK FRI 9/24 � 7:00PM DOORS � $17 � 18+ FOLK/AMBIENT Santa Rosa's Social Hall since 1922 www.treshombresrestaurant.com SEAN HAYES SAT 9/25 � 8:00PM DOORS � $16ADV/$18DOS � 21+ ALL FEMALE LED ZEPPLIN TRIBUTE BAND 1400 W. College Avenue � Santa Rosa, CA 707.539.5507 � www.monroe-hall.com PLUS DAVE RUDE BAND Reservations advised Outdoor Dining 7 Days a Week EST. 1941 ZEPPARELLA Take a scenic drive for a unique dining experience Sat & Sun TUE 9/28 � 8:00PM DOORS � $19 ADV/$21 DOS � 21+ ELECTRONICA/ROCK DUBSTEP PARTY WITH EOTO, MiM0SA & MARTYPARTY Best Music Venue Best Place for Singles to Meet THUR ! SEPT 2 ! 8PM ! FREE THUR 9/30 � 8:00PM DOORS � $21ADV/$23 DOS � 21+ FOLK/SINGER-SONGWRITER Brunch DI N N E R A N D Fri A S H OW THE MIGHTY Sept 3 KEVIN RUSSELL BAND THE RANCHO ALLSTARS Sept 4 FEATURING MIKE DUKE Fri Sept 10 THE JAMES MOSELEY BAND Sat Sat Sat Sat Contemporary Blues ACACIA MARTIN SEXTON SAT 10/2 � 8:00PM DOORS � $21 � 21+ SOUL/POP/ELECTRONICA Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Hot Soul Music 4th Annual Boogie Woogie Piano Blowout! MITCH WOODS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MACY BLACKMAN & TODD MORGAN TIA CARROLL AND HARD WORK Rancho Superb, Sassy Vocalist Debut! A Salute to the Beatles AND ROCKIN' BLUES BAND SAT ! SEPT 4 ! 9PM ! $18 ADV/$25 DOS 1ST FRIDAY REGGAE ON SAT! REGGAE SUPERSTAR RICHIE SPICE SUN ! SEPT 5 ! FREE ! 1PM ERIKA ALSTROM WITH WITH BROWSE & CYBERCLOPS, TAYLOR P AND CAMBO & THE LIFE GAIL "MOJO" MULDROW FRI ! SEPT 3 ! 9PM ! $10 JAMIE LIDELL SUN 10/3 � 7:00PM DOORS � $19 ADV/$21 DOS � 21+ SOUTHERN ROOTS/BLUEGRASS THE SUN KINGS ON THE ! 9PM AVEZILLA'S 3RD BIRTHDAY BASH DALE ALSTROM'S JAZZ SOCIETY CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS SUN 10/10 � 7:00PM DOORS � $16 ADV/$19 DOS � 21+ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ROCK/FOLK BB QS # # # # # # ### Sun L AW N 2 0 1 0 # # # # # # ################## Sun R Sept 5 & OY ROGERS HYTHM KINGS THE DELTA R Mon PETTY THEFT Sept 6 VOLKER STRIFLER BAND MARCIA BALL L A B O R DAY WE E K E N D # # # Gates Open at 3pm, Music at 4pm NEXT WEEK CATHEY COTTEN & ELLIOT'S EVIL PLAN 8PM FAIRFAX STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT! FRI ! SEPT 10 ! 9PM ! $5 ADV/$10 DOS THUR ! SEPT 9 ! 6PM ! FREE BOB SCHNEIDER PLUS SPECIAL GUEST VS THEM PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS MARIN COUNTY ALLSTARS HIP HOP PARTY! SUN ! SEPT 12 ! 5PM ! FREE SECOND SUNDAYS DANCE PARTY WITH SAT ! SEPT 11 ! 8PM ! FREE Sept 12 Sun Sun Sept 19 Sept 26 LUAU WITH WILLIE K BAND Last BBQ of 2010! JULES BROUSSARD & FRIENDS HOT UPCOMING ACTS Women's Health Specialists confidential compassionate nonjudgmental More Than Just Health Care... SAT 10/16 � 7:30PM DOORS � $21 ADV/$26 DOS � 18+ ROCK/AMERICANA/COUNTRY GRIEVOUS ANGEL THE LEGEND OF GRAM PARSONS For All Ages Shows � No Children Under 10 Allowed BUTCH WHACKS AND THE GLASS PACKS 415.662.2219 9/17: SUSTANE 9/18: BRYON FORD & GOULET, ELEV8TOR 23 Petaluma Blvd, Petaluma On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com 707.537.1171 www.cawhs.org THE BOHEMIAN 707-765-2121 www.mcnears.com 38 09.01.10-09.07.10 Bangles & Brushes The annual Sausalito Art Festival always reliably promises plenty of quality art, great food and fine outdoor seaside mingling, but it's this year's music lineup that's worth a double-take. Three of the great retro decades are covered, as Saturday's performers form a veritable '80s invasion with the Bangles, the Fixx and Modern English; Sunday it's the '70s with Pablo Cruise, the Tubes and Dave Mason; and Monday digs back into the '60s with Sons of Champlin, Jefferson Starship and the great Mavis Staples. (The '90s stage with Mother Love Bone, Dishwalla and Gin Blossoms may have to wait a few years.) With local acts on the side stage and hundreds of artist booths along Richardson Bay, it's an event everyone should attend at least once. Grab an ice cream cone and pick your decade on Saturday�Monday, Sept. 4�6, at Marinship Park. Marinship Way, Sausalito. 10am�6pm. $5�$20. 415.331.3757. so sure. "It's nice to have something tangible to hold in your hands," says Clark of photocopied zines, which she's cut-and-pasted since the mid'90s. "It's not something that necessarily will last forever, and it's meant to be passed around." The two are currently on a weeklong zine tour they're calling Our Other Weapon Is a Zine, doing readings with other writers and would-be zinemakers, and their Santa Rosa stop features Clark's own band the 50/50s, along with plenty of beer and whatever cutting-edge art happens to be on the walls at Peep Show, the new hip spot in town. Celebrate the power of self-publishing and pick up a copy of Petals and Bones on Thursday, Sept. 2, at Peep Show. 530 McConnell Ave., Santa Rosa. 7pm. Free. No phone. "There aren't too many small towns like this left anymore," Big Sandy noted, "but I guess if there were, the ones like this wouldn't be so special." This week, it's fantastic soul belter Earl Thomas who brings the diverse community together with outstanding pipes and a great onstage demeanor. Enjoy a little slice of Americana way up in the little city that could on Friday, Sept. 3, at the Cloverdale Plaza. Main and Broad Streets, Cloverdale. 8pm. Free. 707.894.4410. As long as tea partiers continue to loudly hate our freedom-hating, socialist, al-Qaida president, comedians like Lewis Black will have no end of material. Hear him sear the Palinites and worse on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $65�$80. 707.259.0123. Cuban Rhythms Tea Bagging Remember when comedians were actually worried about Barack Obama's election? Remember when they'd make jokes about how they wouldn't be able to make jokes anymore, when George W. Bush wouldn't be providing them with a constant supply of material? Well, the joke's on them! There are even stupider morons in the country now! Some are even angry about a proposed cultural center with a basketball court and swimming pool on the exact site of the former Burlington Coat Factory in lower Manhattan. Most of them think Obama is a Muslim. In what's being called "Dancing for the Stars," Santa Rosa's Monroe Hall this Saturday hosts a benefit to raise funds for the Elsie Allen drama department, selected from a pool of 2,000 other schools, to attend the world-class Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And what better way to send kids to Scotland . . . than by hosting a Cuban dance party? Presented by former city attorney Brien Farrell, ArtStart coordinator Marlene Ballaine and artists Mario and Liz Uribe, among others, and with live music by Batacha and Cuban food from the historic hall's kitchen, the evening even hints at local city and county officials out on the dance f loor gyrating to Latin rhythms-- loosened, likely, by mojitos from the no-host bar. It's a hot night of undulating bodies for a good cause on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Monroe Hall. 1400 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. Lessons 7pm; dancing 'til 11pm. $25. 707.539.5507. Small-Town Charm Last week at Pick's Drive-In, the girls working talked about college and boys. Out on Main Street, jumpy houses heralded the festivities, with booths for hummus, BBQ, f lowers, ice cream and more. Modern sculpture dots the plaza where Big Sandy sang about blackberry wine, and on the patio between the post office and the fire station, couples swung, two-stepped and hopped to the music. Yes, Cloverdale sure lights up on Friday nights in the summertime. Photocopy This! Blogs may have dethroned zines as the immediate outlet of choice for writers, but Petals and Bones zinemakers and Bohemian contributors Leilani Clark and Dani Burlison aren't THE BOHEMIAN 08.01.10-08.07.10 39 Youssoupha Sidibe plays with Luv'n Rockets and Brothers Horse on Sept. 4 at Aubergine. See Clubs, above. 40 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Gundlach Bundschu Winery presents the Bu undschu y SHAKE YO SHAKE YOUR OUR BUNDSCHU BUN NDSCH HU DAN DANCE PARTY NCE PARTY featuring Saturday, Saturday, September 11, 2010 r Doors 8pm part 8:30 - 10:30pm party ty 10:30 0pm DANCE TO MUSIC FROM THE 70S, 80S, 90S AND BEYOND TO MUSIC BEYOND WITH SAN FRANCISCO'S LEGENDARY PARTY BAND FR RANCISCO'S LEGENDARY PARTY WIGS OPTIONAL AND ENCOURAGED OP PTIONAL ENCOU URAGED TICKETS $1 TICKETS $15 IN ADVANCE, $20 AT TH DOOR 15 ADVANCE, VA AT THE HE AT ORDER ONLINE AT GUN GUNBUN.COM/SYBDP NBUN.COM/SYB / BDP GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU WINERY | 2000 DE GUNDLACH BUN NDSCHU WINERY R DENMARK STREET ENMARK STREET SONOMA, 95476 WWW.GUNBUN.COM SONOMA, CA 95476 | 707.938.5277 | WWW.GUNBUN.COM W THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 41 Ray Manzarek weaves himself into Napa's local fabric with . . . the symphony? A SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER 390 MORRIS STREET SEPTEMBER 24 - 26 Martin Hayes & Karan Casey & Dennis Cahill John Doyle Lunasa Le Vent du Nord Solas April Verch Band Sandy Silva Jimmy Keane Molly's Revenge Kate Price Band Hot Frittatas more... UPCOMING TO SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER KEOLA & MOANA BEAMER (MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR & HULA) SEPT . 11 THE SECOND CITY (RENOWNED COMEDY IMPROV. TROUPE) OCT. 21 RED HORSE (GILKYSON, GORKA & KAPLANSKY) NOV. 20 Painting by Allis Teegarden INFO: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center 823-1511: www.cumuluspresents.com or seb.org s a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Ray Manzarek doesn't really need to drive out to a dingy warehouse in the middle of nowhere just to help out a young band whose bassist he met at the local bookstore. But earlier this year, that's exactly how the Doors keyboardist spent his Sunday morning. Napa's indie-rock trio Body or Brain had called to ask if Manzarek would star in their new video filmed at the all-ages club the Shop, in Sonoma, and he happily showed up for his cameo. "They're good, man," Manzarek attests. "I wouldn't have done it unless the band was truly good. I fully expect them to be the next Green Day. They're so full of energy, with good song construction, and, technically, they do what they have to do. I think they're sensational." Think of it as Manzarek taking his always-open ears--remember that he produced X's first album--and applying it to his new home in Napa. Well, "new" meaning eight years ago, when he and his family moved to a twoand-a-half acre homestead north of town with chickens, fruit trees, vegetables and a wildflower garden. ("I've never worked so hard," he quips, "since retiring to the Napa Valley.") Now fully settled, the eloquent 71-year-old has woven himself into the local fabric, and this Sunday appears with the Napa Valley Symphony in a free outdoor performance of Doors songs arranged for symphony orchestra at the Napa River Festival. A symphonic treatment of Doors music isn't a new concept, although the song arrangements on Sunday will be written by Richard Aldag, a local Napa arts luminary. Earlier this year, Manzarek performed orchestral versions of "Love Me Two Times," "Break on Through" and others with band mate Robbie Kreiger and guest orchestras in Europe, often bringing out unheard swing elements in the music. "The size onstage--not so much the loudness, but the bulk of the piece--becomes enormous," he says. The celebration, presented by Friends of the Napa River, also features Elvin Bishop, the Napa High School Marching Band and other local wine, food and organizations. Like the video shoot for Body or Brain, it's not something Manzarek really needs to do. "But this is like buying at the farmers market on Tuesday or Saturday," he says. "It's the same thing. It's my version of contributing to the community." See him with the Napa Valley Symphony on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Riverfront Stage. Main and Third Streets, Napa. 2�9:30pm. Free. 707.226.6160. Gabe Meline 42 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN C. Donatiello Winery Summer Music Series Live from the Middle Reach Ray Manzarek weaves himself into Napa's local fabric with . . . the symphony? A 8-22 sol Horizon 8-29 Brett Hunter August September 9-5 Hotel Cafe tour Buddy & Friends* 9-12 Troubaduo 9-19 Brian Bergeron 9-26 Lelia Broussard & Chris Pierce 10-3 Audra Connolly 10-10 John Gold October All Shows Sundays 1-4pm *9-5 will take place from 3-6pm C. Donatiello Winery 4035 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 707.431.4442 www.cdonatiello.com s a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Ray Manzarek doesn't really need to drive out to a dingy warehouse in the middle of nowhere just to help out a young band whose bassist he met at the local bookstore. But earlier this year, that's exactly how the Doors keyboardist spent his Sunday morning. Napa's indie-rock trio Body or Brain had called to ask if Manzarek would star in their new video filmed at the all-ages club the Shop, in Sonoma, and he happily showed up for his cameo. "They're good, man," Manzarek attests. "I wouldn't have done it unless the band was truly good. I fully expect them to be the next Green Day. They're so full of energy, with good song construction, and, technically, they do what they have to do. I think they're sensational." Think of it as Manzarek taking his always-open ears--remember that he produced X's first album--and applying it to his new home in Napa. Well, "new" meaning eight years ago, when he and his family moved to a twoand-a-half acre homestead north of town with chickens, fruit trees, vegetables and a wildflower garden. ("I've never worked so hard," he quips, "since retiring to the Napa Valley.") Now fully settled, the eloquent 71-year-old has woven himself into the local fabric, and this Sunday appears with the Napa Valley Symphony in a free outdoor performance of Doors songs arranged for symphony orchestra at the Napa River Festival. A symphonic treatment of Doors music isn't a new concept, although the song arrangements on Sunday will be written by Richard Aldag, a local Napa arts luminary. Earlier this year, Manzarek performed orchestral versions of "Love Me Two Times," "Break on Through" and others with band mate Robbie Kreiger and guest orchestras in Europe, often bringing out unheard swing elements in the music. "The size onstage--not so much the loudness, but the bulk of the piece--becomes enormous," he says. The celebration, presented by Friends of the Napa River, also features Elvin Bishop, the Napa High School Marching Band and other local wine, food and organizations. Like the video shoot for Body or Brain, it's not something Manzarek really needs to do. "But this is like buying at the farmers market on Tuesday or Saturday," he says. "It's the same thing. It's my version of contributing to the community." See him with the Napa Valley Symphony on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Riverfront Stage. Main and Third Streets, Napa. 2�9:30pm. Free. 707.226.6160. Gabe Meline 42 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Across the bridge THE BOHEMIAN 09.01.10-09.07.10 43 `I will never sell out,' promised Billy Corgan at the Fillmore last year, after signing exclusive deals with Best Buy, Ticketmaster and Target. Fresh headliners for live music in the North Bay this fall By Gabe Meline illy Corgan isn't one to play hits and make succinct patter, so when the Phoenix Theater proudly hosts the Smashing Pumpkins (Sept. 8)--aka Corgan and some hired hands--don't expect a run-of-the-mill set heavy on Siamese Dream and Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Do, however, expect long rambles from the famously egomaniacal ex-alternastar and copious new material, which no one will be familiar with, from an upcoming solo album. Tickets to the instantly sold-out show at the relatively tiny venue are $70�$100 on Craigslist, or one can simply stroll the sidewalk out front on the hallowed night.As always, the closer the show approaches, the more second-hand prices drop. The Phoenix also brings back DIYstalwarts-turned-overproduced-majorlabel-slicksters Against Me! (Sept. 25) for a recital of the '70s FM harmonies prevalent on their latest mystifying release, White Crosses. The last time the band visited the former egg capital of the world, the set ended with a dogpile onstage; that's not likely to happen for the mellow John Vanderslice show at the Phoenix (Sept. 18), although things heat up there for E40 and Tech N9ne (Oct. 6), two hip-hop heavyweights together on one bill at last. Rhythm and soul thrives as Bay Area hiphop agitators the Coup bring their guitarflavored activism to the Hopmonk Tavern (Oct. 1), while "afropean" duo Les Nubians smooth out the venue the week prior (Sept. 25). Unclassifiable vocal-loop soul singer Jamie Lidell sets things aflame at the Mystic Theatre (Oct. 2)--he basically performs a live exorcism every night--and B. B. King, whom everyone should see at least once, plays a Halloween show at the beautifully restored Uptown Theatre (Oct. 31). Rock legends thrive at the Uptown, such as Foreigner (Sept. 22) and Hot Tuna (Oct. 1), while the Wells Fargo Center has Heart (Sept. 23) and, surprisingly, the John Fogerty�less Creedence Clearwater Revisited (Sept. 15). Of course, the real hair of the dog for the hangover of the 1970s is at B.R. Cohn Winery, who host their annual charity show with the Doobie Brothers, Eddie Money, Cheap Trick, Loverboy, Grand Funk Railroad, Night Ranger, War, the Turtles and the Greg Kihn Band (Oct. 9�10). The Doobies also headline the Russian River Blues Fest (Oct. 12), preceded by Jimmie Vaughn with Lou Ann Barton and of course, our own Charlie Musselwhite. In all cases, original members not guaranteed; khaki pants and Tony Bahama shirts, a slam dunk. At the Marin Center, a most curious pairing of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir with the Marin Symphony (Oct. 22) takes this season's "biggest surprise" award. One set will feature rearranged versions of Dead classics, while the next presents Weir trying to pull classical musicians out of their sheet-music mindset and into the jammy outer planes of psychedelic improvising in an evening titled "First Fusion." What's no surprise? Tickets are $50�$350. Folk and Americana live at the Napa Valley Opera House featuring Joan Baez (Sept. 28), Emmylou Harris (Sept. 29) and the Cowboy Junkies (Oct. 8), while across town at the Uptown it's Roseanne Cash (Nov. 13), singing the songs her father taught her. Renegade songwriter Fred Eaglesmith serenades Studio E (Oct. 9), and NPR darlings the Carolina Chocolate Drops return to the Mystic Theatre (Oct. 3), as does the Texan who took the "no" out of "no depression," Bob Schneider (Oct. 10). Local faves Poor Man's Whiskey record a live album at the Mystic (Nov. 12), and the Devil Makes Three play across town at the Phoenix again (Oct. 1). Heck, even Tift Merritt plays a free KRSHFM show by the lake at Latitude (Sept. 9). Santa Rosa Symphony director Bruno Ferrandis continues his love of Luciano Berio by presenting the composer's Rendering in a program with Paganini's Violin Concerto and Respighi's Fountains of Rome (Oct. 9�11); in November, the orchestra plays Lizst's Piano Concerto no. 1 and Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. Mill Valley Chamber Music brings in the Tak�cs Quartet (Oct. 10) and dazzling pianist Jon Nakamatsu (Nov. 21), and the American Philharmonic tackles Mahler's Fourth Symphony (Oct. 2-3) and Bernstein and Gershwin (Nov. 20�21) in their laudably free performances. The New Century Chamber Orchestra brings in double bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer (Sept. 26) and violinist Mark O'Connor (Nov. 21), both at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center. Now that Konocti Harbor up in Lake County has closed, major country singers have trickled our way to both Napa and Sonoma counties. The Lincoln Theater has massively huge country singer Tim McGraw (Nov. 13), which is just crazy, and down at the Uptown Theatre there's a night with Randy Travis (Oct. 24). Earlier this summer, Miranda Lambert came to town; her fianc�e, whom you've seen in supermarket tabloids, is Blake Shelton, and he's coming to the Wells Fargo Center (Oct. 17), as is bluegrass-turnedCMT-star Vince Gill (Oct. 26). Jazz lovers still reeling from the disappointing news from the Healdsburg Jazz Festival's board of directors can take slight comfort in the Wednesday afternoon series presented by Doug Leibinger at Sonoma State University, including angular pianist Denny Zeitlin (Sept. 15) and excellent experimental quartet Slumgum with the Brian Walsh Set Trio (Oct. 6). The Napa Valley Opera House continues to honor jazz with Mose Allison (Sept. 26) and Diane Reeves (Oct. 1), and their annual fundraising gala features Ramsey Lewis (Sept. 19). And is it OK if I include Tony Bennett playing the Wells Fargo Center (Sept. 21) in with this jazz paragraph too? If you've ever seen him live, you know what I mean. Smooth jazz is represented at the Russian River Jazz Festival (Sept. 11), with David Sanborn, Fourplay and Jeffrey Osborne, and, strangely, there are many options this fall for easy-listening singers, as the Wells Fargo Center has Englebert Humperdink (Sept. 16), the master of love. But the vintage vocalist prize goes to Yountville's Lincoln Theater, located next to a retirement home, which sees not just Kenny Rogers (Oct. 21), and not just the flowing mane and unsensational vocal stylings of Michael Bolton (Sept. 28). No, they had to go and book the over-the-top, amazingly gaudy, lovably insane Charo (Sept. 10)! Will retired veterans ever recover from her gyrating, Adderall-fueled version of Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music"? Probably not. 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But art-film lovers won't be bereft of subtitles and mood shots for long. SR Entertainment Group owner Dan Tocchini, who took over the lease on the Rialto property and plans to reopen the place fully refurbished sometime between Nov. 1 and Thanksgiving, starts art house cinema programming at his Third Street Cinema on Sept. 3. Tocchini has retained film booker Jan Klingelhofer from the Smith Rafael Film Center to set the slate for the interim screenings at Third Street and the full schedule for the Summerfield Cinemas, which will be the Rialto building's new name. In the meantime, he's got two venues to ready. "We've re-wallpapered and went through and cleaned everything and put in flowers and set up tables and chairs," Tocchini says of the Third Street Cinemas. "We're going to present the art and entertainment there for at least the next two months." Meanwhile, retrofitting is on at a pace at the former Rialto, Tocchini promising overstuffed rocking chairs for seating, a new snack bar, new projection and sound equipment, new carpet--new everything. "The upgrade did need to be done, the earthquake retrofit. It's a very expensive process, but it's a good location and it's a good venue," Tocchini says. "Ky did a great job, and I'm the first one to say that. I sold him a couple of theaters, and it's just business the way it came around again." Art house scheduling at the Third Street Cinemas commences on Friday, Sept. 3, with Mao's Last Dancer (above), Cairo Time, The Girl Who PLayed with Fire, Restrepo, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Get Low. 630 Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.522.0330. Gretchen Giles WALTER TROUT + VOLKER STRIFLER BAND 9/4 8:00 PM SHOW > $5 > ROCK T ORBO & THE LONGSHOTS 9/5 JAMMERS DAY + JAM SESSIONS BY T.R.A.D. J.A.S.S. 1:00 PM SHOW > $10 > DIXIELAND JAZZ 9/9 8:30 PM SHOW > $15 > ROCK DAYS OF THE NEW + SADIE RIX BAND 9/11 9:00 PM SHOW > $15 > MOTOWN PRIDE & JOY 9/16 8:30 PM SHOW > $10 > ROCK Events HAIL THE VILLAIN + NEW MEDICINE 9/17 9/30 8:30 PM SHOW > $20/25 > SPORTS COMEDY MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION 8:00 PM SHOW > $22/25 > BLUES THE SUBDUDES + SHELLEY KING HAPPY HOUR! THUR S DAY-SATURDAY 4-7PM $1.50 PBR $2 DOMESTIC BEER $3 IMPORT/MICROBREW $3 WELL DRINKS & HOUSE WINE $3 APPETIZER MENU all shows are 21+ unless noted for reservations: 707.545.5876 707.545.2343 120 5th street @ davis street santa rosa, ca lastdaysaloon.com 46 09.01.10-09.07.10 THE BOHEMIAN Rick Gunn's bicycle ride around the globe ick Gunn rode his bike around the world, not because he needed the exercise or had a parcel to deliver to Istanbul, but rather to honor his mother, who'd only had the tiniest taste of her dream of traveling overseas before passing away. In 2005, the photojournalist at the Tahoe Daily Tribune and the Carson City Nevada Appeal met with his editors, promised to report back from the road, and started pedaling. By the numbers, the 46year-old covered 25,811 miles in three years, cycling through 33 countries and wearing out three bikes, 15 sets of tires, five pairs of cycling shoes, two laptops, two cameras, five iPods and 21 sets of headphones. He also took 52,000 photos along the way, which form the core of his 90-minute presentation, Soulcycler: Words and Images from a 25,811-Mile Bicycle Journey Around the World. While sending photos back to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Gunn traveled Europe, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and every picture, as the saying goes, tells a story. Whether cycling on a 1,000-mile rocky road in Tibet on three packs of Ramen a day at an elevation of 18,000 feet or volunteering at an orphanage in Nepal, Gunn also filed columns for the newspaper based on his experiences. "When I left, people assumed I would be killed by the Muslim people," Gunn says. "But even though I told these people I was an American, during the height of the Iraq War, I was treated very kindly and openly. If a person had very little food, they would share half of that with me." Not everything along the way was so joyful; in Vietnam, the remnants of war were evident. "Kids that have had their limbs blown off from live bombs under the mud," Gunn describes. "For me, to see that we hadn't learned the lesson from Vietnam and that we were moving into a similar situation, it was extremely impacting, emotionally." Gunn returned in 2008, riding across the Golden Gate Bridge to complete his journey, and his stories and photos speak to the strength of the human spirit. "If you have dreams now," he says, "don't wait, because they're not going to wait for you." Rick Gunn speaks on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall (126 First St. W., Sonoma; 7pm; $10) and Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Wells Fargo Center (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa; 7pm; $10). 707.545.0153. 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