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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

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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

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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

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