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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter, I’m the guy in the middle, Dr. Taatjes.

You know when I meet people in town and they usually say, “Oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Taatjes. You’ve been in Petaluma for years…” Well, that’s me.

Twenty-six years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. Let me tell you my story.

I was studying pre-Med in college, in hopes of becoming a medical doctor. Things were looking up, and life was good, until things took a turn for the worse.

I began to have terrible back and stomach problems. For a young guy, I felt pretty rotten.

My back hurt so badly that I had a hard time even concentrating in class. I was miserable.

The medical doctors tried different drugs, but they only made me feel like I was in a “cloud.”

I was just not getting better.

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor did an my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I got relief, and I soon was off all medication. It worked so well that I decided, then and there, to become a chiropractor myself.

Now for my kids, Hayden and Henry. They have been under chiropractic care their entire lives. And, unlike most other kids in their class, they never get the “common” childhood illnesses like ear infections, asthma and allergies. In fact, they have never taken a drug in their lives. And they are now 19 and 21!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their back problems and stomach problems. They come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few.

If drugs make people well, then those who take the most should be the healthiest, but that simply isn’t the case.

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and remove it thus enhancing the healing capacities of the body. We get tremendous results…it really is as simple as that.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I have had a problem with migraines as well as low back pain. Even after seeing doctors and other health professionals, the pains remained. After coming to Dr. Joel, they have helped tremendously. They even take away my migraines. They’re great!” (Judy E.) “I came in pending laser surgery for two herniated discs. Over a few months here the need for surgery subsided, and the pain has subsided to a mild discomfort with occasional morning stiffness. Over all, I feel better visit after visit. It’s a gradual process.” (Jaime O.) Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit.

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The quote, “As for rain barrels at [the] home level, they are not very costefficient. It is much better and cheaper to direct your storm runoff onto your lawn or flower beds and let it soak in” is why rain harvesting has an uphill struggle for legitimacy (“Rain Catchment-22,” April 1).

Let me put this very succinctly: That’s rubbish. In drought conditions, storm

water does not infiltrate but flows off lawns and gardens until they are already slightly saturated enough for the water to infiltrate. Yes, tiny 50-gallon rain barrels are useless. But up that to, say, 200 gallons per downspout or about 600 to 1,000 gallons per home, and you’ll notice a significant reduction in both runoff impacts and potable water demand. Volume is king, but so is having capacity available to catch and hold that storm when it arrives.

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well. We in SoCal have rebates via Metropolitan Water District. It’s time for local districts to promote this worthwhile investment.

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Me and most of my neighbors in Petaluma all have catchment tanks and graywater systems, mostly because we want to keep the water bills down. The main reason municipalities are reluctant to encourage residential water savings is that it’s a source of revenue (e.g., Petaluma has a $165 million bond to pay off). Residential water use is such an insignificant part of the equation.

The new Target shopping center is using 3 million-plus gallons a year. Industry and agriculture is where the systemic problem sits. Rohnert Park just built a casino with 15 restaurants with a hotel planned soon. Rohnert Park also just finished building 244 condos behind the casino.

Policymakers need to make serious changes to building and planning requirements, when it comes to graywater, catch systems and water conservation. Just saying . . .

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Dept. of Corrections Last week’s arts feature on the ‘Inverness Almanac,’ “Oh, the Fecundity!” erred in noting that the ‘Almanac’ was available for between $10 and $20 if you send some dough to a PO box we listed. Actually, the Almanac costs $18 and you can order it at invernessalmanac.com.

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The Organizer Meet Evan Wiig, the man behind the Farmers Guild BY JONAH RASKIN

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They also put their heads together, trade tools (sometimes) and try to figure out how not to be undone by the food monster. Evan Wiig, the brains behind the Farmers Guild—and the organization’s executive director—isn’t a farmer himself, though he’s gotten down and dirty in fields. You might call him “the organizer.” In the 1930s, he would have stood outside factory gates and urged workers to join the union or go on strike. In the 1960s, he might have told kids not to fight in Vietnam. The idealism of the past is alive and well in Wiig’s vision of an organization that makes the small independent farmer into a force to be reckoned with.

“The Farmers Guild started in Valley Ford,” he says. “We figured out that if we bought in bulk we’d pay less than if we bought as separate individuals and that we’d save money.”

For much of the year, he travels by car from county to county; from Sonoma, where he lives, to Mendocino, Santa Cruz and beyond, schmoozing with guys and girls on tractors and setting up guild chapters. Wiig’s goal is to bring consumers and farmers together, facilitate direct marketing, and encourage sustainable farming practices. He wouldn’t mind it if GMOs were banned.

“I want to democratize the conversation and encourage dialogue between shoppers and producers,” he says. “We haven’t succeeded everywhere. In Fresno, we didn’t get off the ground, but the Farmers Guild is growing in part because we emphasize what we can do, not what’s wrong with the world.”

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DEBR IEFER Listicles There are generally two reactions when a national publication puts your town on one of those “Best Places to Live” lists. One is, “Hey cool, we’re No. 7!” or whatever the arbitrary ranking is. The other is, “Look at what the funny writer thinks is cool about our town.

They don’t get it.“ My reaction to Men’s Journal’s inclusion of Sebastopol and Healdsburg in its current “50 Best Places to Live” issue was a mixture of both.

I love my adopted hometown of Sebastopol and wonder why everybody doesn’t sing its praises.

Small-town vibe, good food and drink, close to the ocean and mountains, nice weather, the sound of croaking frogs at night, farm stands, progressive politics— what else could you want?

Healdsburg is pretty great too.

But I get the feeling that Men’s Journal writers didn’t actually visits either of these towns.

AH, NUTS Almonds are one of California’s most water-intensive crops. Why haven’t officials cracked down on farmers?

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Resnick is the Beverly Hills billionaire known for his sprawling agricultural holdings, controversial water dealings and millions of dollars in campaign contributions to California

politicians including Gov. Jerry Brown, former governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis, and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

The record drought has alarmed the public, left some rural communities without drinking water and led Brown last week to impose the first mandatory water restrictions in the state’s history.

But the governor’s executive order required cutbacks only from the urban sector that uses roughly 20 percent of California’s developed water; the agricultural

sector, which uses 80 percent, was required only to formulate “plans” for coping with future drought.

Responding to criticism about letting agriculture off easy, Brown and his aides pointed out that farmers have already been cut back.

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In the blurb on Sebastopol, they write, “The Bay Area’s laid-back ethos endures in this town of 7,600.” A bit cliche, but OK. But then it states the city is “set against the Sonoma County foothills.” Not really. I’d put the county’s foothills below Sonoma Mountain in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. It goes on to say, “Because its home to businesses like Make magazine and computer-book publisher O’Reilly Media, you don’t have to abandon the tech world to live here.” Oops.

Make pulled up stakes for San Francisco last year.

As for Healdsburg, the city is listed as one of the top five places to live if you live to eat.

True enough. But they lose me when they praise the “seasonal 11-course tasting menu at Single Thread Farms.”

The restaurant isn’t open yet.

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Agriculture is at the heart of California’s worsening water crisis, and the stakes extend far beyond the state’s borders. Not only is California the world’s eighth largest economy, it is an agricultural superpower.

It produces roughly half of all the fruits, nuts and vegetables consumed in the United States— and more than 90 percent of the almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, and other specialty crops—while exporting vast amounts to China.

Agriculture consumes a staggering 80 percent of California’s developed water, even as it accounts for only 2 percent of the state’s gross domestic product. Most crops are produced in the Central Valley, which is, geologically speaking, a desert. The soil is very fertile, but can only thrive if massive irrigation water is applied.

Until recently, agriculture’s 80 percent share has rarely been mentioned in political and media discussions of the drought.

Instead, coverage concentrates on its implications for people in cities and suburbs, which is where most journalists and their audiences live.

The other great unmentionable is that water is still priced more cheaply than it should be, which encourages overconsumption.

“Water in California is still relatively inexpensive,” says Heather Cooley, director of the water program at the Pacific Institute in Oakland.

One reason is that much of the state’s water is provided by federal and state agencies at prices that taxpayers subsidize. A second factor that encourages waste is the “use it or lose it” feature in California’s arcane system of water rights. If a property owner does not use all the water to which he is legally entitled, he relinquishes future rights to the unused water, which may then get allocated to the next farmer in line.

Lawmakers have started to reform the water system, but experts say there’s a long way to go. For years, California was the only state in the arid West that set no limits on how much groundwater a property owner could extract from a private well.

Thus nearly everyone in the Central Valley has been drilling deeper wells in recent years, seeking to offset reductions in state and federal water deliveries.

This agricultural version of an arms race not only favors big corporate farms, it threatens to collapse the aquifers whose groundwater is keeping California alive during this drought—and will be needed to endure future droughts.

Last fall, Brown signed a bill to regulate groundwater extraction.

But the political touchiness of the issue—agricultural interests lobbied hard against it—resulted in a leisurely implementation timetable. Not until the 2040s must sustainable practices be in place.

There are practical solutions to California’s drought, but the lack of realistic water prices and other incentives has slowed their adoption. A shift to more efficient irrigation methods could reduce agricultural water use by 22 percent, an amount equivalent to all the surface water Central Valley farmers lacked due to drought last year, according to an analysis that Cooley co-authored.

The Brown administration has endorsed better water efficiency— and put a small amount of money toward those efforts. Conservation is the first priority in Brown’s Water Action Plan, and the drought measures he advanced in 2014 included $10 million to help farmers implement more efficient water management.

An additional $10 million was allocated as part of the $1.1 billion drought spending plan Brown and bipartisan legislators unveiled last week. Already more than half of California’s farmers use drip or micro irrigation, says Steve Lyle, director of public affairs at the California Department of Food and Agriculture; the new monies will encourage further adoptions.

Nevertheless, underpriced water has enabled expanded production

of such water-intensive crops as alfalfa, by far the largest user of agricultural water in California.

Rice, perhaps the thirstiest of major crops, did see its production area decrease by 25 percent in 2014. But pasture grass, which is used to fatten livestock, and many nut and fruit products have seen their acreage increase.

Resnick told the Paramount Farms conference that the acreage devoted to pistachios had grown by 118 percent over the last 10 years; for almonds and walnuts, the growth rates were 47 and 30 percent, respectively.

California is caught between the lessons of its history and the habits of its political economy.

Droughts of a 10-year or longer duration have been a recurring feature in the region for thousands of years, yet a modern capitalist economy values a given commodity only as much as the price of that commodity in the marketplace. Current pricing structures enrich a handful of interests, but they are ushering the state as a whole toward a parched and perilous future.

The price of water, however, is not determined by inalterable market forces; it is primarily a function of government policies and the social forces that shape them. Elected officials may dodge the question for now, but the proper price of water is destined to become an unavoidable issue in California politics.

“As our water supply gets more variable and scarce in the future, we’re going to have to look at how we price water so it gets used more efficiently,” says Cooley. “In some ways, we’ve come a long way in California’s water policy and practices over the past 20 years. But if you look into a future of climate change and continued [economic] development, we can and need to do much better.”

Mark Hertsgaard has reported on politics, culture and the environment from more than 20 countries and has authored six books, including ‘Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.’ This article was adapted from a story that first ran in the Daily Beast; 2015 copyright Mark Hertsgaard.

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S O N OMA CO U N TY Casino Bar & Grill California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, serving up a changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations. Unpretentious, creative and affordable, Casino is a whispered-about landmark among locals in the know.

Dinner nightly. 17000 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. 707.876.3185.

East West Restaurant California cuisine. $$.

Comfortable and casual, Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 557 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.6142.

El Coqui Puerto Rican. $-$$.

Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican home cooking. Plan on lunching early–the place fills up fast. Lunch and dinner daily.

400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.542.8868.

Hamburger Ranch & Pasta Farm American. $.

Old-fashioned, informal mom’n’-pop roadhouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

31195 N Redwood Hwy, Cloverdale. 707.894.5616.

Khoom Lanna Thai. $$.

Outstanding Thai dishes and seasonal specialties with an authentic cooking style. Fresh ingredients, serene dining room, convenient Railroad Square location. Lunch and dinner daily. 107 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8424.

Mai Vietnamese Cuisine Vietnamese. $. Fresh and authentic, with a warm and breezy atmosphere.

Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy (in Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati.

707.665.9628.

Old Chicago Pizza Pizza. $$. Extraordinary deep-dishstyle pizza with tasteful wine list in historic stretch of Petaluma. Delivery, too!

41 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.763.3897. Pick-up and delivery: 203 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.766.8600.

Shige Sushi Japanese.

American. $$-$$$. A Marin County institution. Delightful food, friendly and seamless service, and a convivial atmosphere. Try one of the many exotic cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, SatSun. 15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.331.2600.

West Side Bar & Grill Sports Bar. $$. Home of the almost-famous bacon cheeseburger. Seventeen beers on tap (wine list available).

Fourteen flat screen televisions to watch all of the hottest sports events. Two great pool tables. Lunch and dinner daily.

3082 Marlow Rd # B8, Santa Rosa. 707.573.9453.

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest fish and shellfish. Lunch and dinner daily. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

Willi’s Wine Bar Small plates/wine bar. $$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list.

A terrific place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center.

Lunch, Tues-Sat; dinner daily.

4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

Yao-Kiku Japanese. $$-$$$. Fresh sushi with ingredients flown in from Japan steals the show in this popular neighborhood restaurant. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8180.

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Trattoria Lupo Italian. $$.

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Breakfast and lunch daily.

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Cafe Reyes Pizza. $$. At the end of the main drag in West Marin’s quintessential small town sits a wood-fired oven serving piping pizzas of perfection. Beer and oysters can be had as well. Lunch and dinner, Wed–Sun. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.9493.

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Zazu Cal-Euro. $$$. Perfectly executed dishes that sing with flavor. Zagat-rated with much of the produce from its own gardens. Dinner, Wed-Sun; brunch, Sun. 6770 McKinley St #150, Sebastopol. 707.523.4814.

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Sushiholic Japanese. $$$$. A nice addition to the local lineup, with a lengthy and wellcrafted repertoire including uncommon dishes like nabeyaki udon, zaru soba, yosenabe and sea bass teriyaki.

Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Rowland Plaza, 112-C Vintage Way, Novato. 415.898.8500.

Yet Wah Chinese. $$.

Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch.

Lunch and dinner daily.

1238 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.460.9883.

N A PA CO U N T Y Checkers California. $$.

Perfect casual spot for dinner before the movie. Try the panéed chicken and butternut squash ravioli. Lunch and dinner daily. 1414 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9300.

Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$.

Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.

Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$.

California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark.

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa.

707.257.1999.

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Breakfast and lunch daily.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788.

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1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa.

707.255.5552.

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Red Rock Cafe & Backdoor BBQ American.

Come visit us and experience our Non-Dairy Kefir beverages at our kid-friendly tasting bar!

972 Gravenstein Hwy S Sebastopol, CA North Bay Wholesale, Keg and Bottle Inquiries Welcome!

$-$$. Cafe specializing in barbecue and classic diner fare.

Messy, delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 1010 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.252.9250.

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Loose Leaf Art Sourced from organic farms around the world and blended by hand, the teas crafted

by Marin-based Desta Epicures Guild are works of art in themselves, but that’s not the only thing on display in the small San Anselmo storefront.

The Desta Art & Tea Gallery combines stunning visual works and sensual teas for a stimulating multi-sensory experience.

This week, the gallery brings together its new crop of spring teas and a new selection of art in the “Still Motion” exhibit, which opens with a reception on April 9, and a special “Tea with the Artists” event April 11.

“Still Motion” complements Desta’s serene atmosphere with a collection of paintings and sculptures that capture life’s quiet moments. Included in the show are landscapes and figures by painters James Kroner and Debra Maddox, and clay works

by Sandy Frank. Desta founder Emebet Bellingham Korn offers her small batch: single-origin teas ranging from berryinfused black teas to ginger and lemongrass yerba mate.

The reception on April 9 also includes Desta’s renowned hand-blended tea-infused cocktails, Champagne and light appetizers, and the afternoon tea on April 11 will pair teas, sweets and eye-opening conversation with the artists in the communal and creative space.

“Still Motion” opens on Thursday, April 9, and Tea with the Artists takes place on Saturday, April 11, at Desta Art & Tea Gallery, 417 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo.

Reception at 6pm, Tea with the Artists at 2pm. Free. 415.524.8932.—Charlie Swanson

Redd California cuisine. $$$$$. Rich dishes balanced by subtle flavors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 6480 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2222.

Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch

and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

707.251.1900.

Zuzu Spanish tapas. $$.

Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas in a lively rustic chic setting with a popular wine bar. Bite-sized Spanish and Latin American specialties include sizzling prawns, Spanish tortilla, and Brazilian style steamed mussels. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 829 Main St, Napa.

707.224.8555.

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S O N OM A CO U N T Y Balletto Vineyards Some of the best values from the Russian River Valley, in Chard and Pinots both Gris and noir. Being out of the touring loop, it’s generally a low-key place that picks up a bit on weekends. 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Open daily, 10am–4pm. 707.568.2455.

Clos du Bois With picnicking area, friendly staff and knickknacks galore, Clos Du Bois is a reliable outfit. 19410 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Open daily, 10am– 4:30pm. 800.222.3189.

Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery Pinot meets Pinotage at the edge of the continent. Take the turnoff to Meyers Grade Road and don’t look back. 15725 Meyers Grade Road, Jenner. Open daily, 10am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10.

707.847.3460.

Hanzell Vineyards The grand dame of Burgundianstyle Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, since 1957. The site of many California firsts; a visit is a pilgrimage. 18596 Lomita Ave., Sonoma. Tour and tasting by appointment only, $45.

707.996.3860.

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approaching wave with focused contemplation, then it only follows that they’d pursue winemaking with corresponding studiousness.

That’s the case at Longboard.

5 Fitch St., Healdsburg. Open Thursday–Saturday, 11am– 7pm; Sunday, 11am–5pm.

707.433.3473.

Meadowcroft Wines The main event is the Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon; Riesling, too. Look for the sign of the bee. 23574 Hwy. 121, Sonoma. Daily, 11am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $5–$10.

707.934.4090.

Mutt Lynch Lap up “Man’s Best Friend” Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and other delish wines; sales benefit dog organizations. Bren. New, dogfriendly location. 9050 Windsor Road, Windsor. Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm.

707.687.5089.

Pangloss New name from Audelssa crew, same rugged mountain Cab, plus Zin and Anderson Valley Pinot.

13750 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Tasting room open daily, 10:30am–5pm. 707.933.8565.

Red Car Wine Co. Lay some track to the “Gateway to Graton” and take your palate on a ride with Boxcar Syrah and Trolley Pinot from Sonoma Coast vineyards.

Next stop: Côte-Rôtie on the way to Beaune. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Tasting fee $10.

707.829.8500.

Save the sit-down, threecourse food and wine pairing in the Bubble Room for a special occasion, like, “Hey, it’s Sunday.” Weekend program offers deceptively wee courses that change every six weeks to feature seasonal produce.

Diverse and intense flavors, matched with sparkling wine, Pinot and Chardonnay, sure to amuse anyone’s bouche. New: Legacy Lounge and Terrace Tasting.11447 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg. Open daily 11am–5pm, regular tasting $20. Bubble Room, Friday– Sunday, 11am–3pm, $75.

888.594.6326.

that may be the area’s most iconic: built in the style of Fort Ross and historic hop kilns in 1969. Try Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chester’s Zinfandel in the remodeled tasting room; the on-premise restaurant—a wine country rarity—offers patio seating in the redwoods, and a new menu. 5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville. 11am to 5pm daily. $10 fee. 707.887.3344.

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sign says, um, “cult wines,” but take another look: Local

Russian River Vineyards Small winery

winemakers who have crawled up from the very trenches of the business are offering Howell Mountain Cab, a Pinot Noir triptych, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, and Muscat Canelli here. 243 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Daily, 11am–7pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 707.431.8749.

N A PA CO U N TY Beringer Vineyards (WC) This historic winery offers 10 daily tours for nominal fees, most of which end gratefully with a glass and a spin through the underground wine-aging tunnels—or, rock it in the Rhine House. Open daily, 10am–6pm (summer hours).

2000 Main St., Napa.

707.963.7115.

Brown Estate Vineyards (WC) A beautifully restored and converted stone and redwood barn is the winery and tasting room facility at Brown Estate. And the construction of a 6,500-square-foot subterranean wine cave was completed in 2005. Visitors are currently limited to wine club members by appointment only.

3233 Sage Canyon Road, Napa.

707.963.2435.

RustRidge Ranch Down one of Napa’s less-traveled roads, the story began with thoroughbred horses. Bed and breakfast stays available in a rambling ranch house with wall-to-wall horse decor.

2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St. Helena. By appointment, 10am–4pm. Tasting fee, $20.

707.965.9353.

Storybook Mountain Vineyards (WC) Jerry and Sigrid Seps and a few likeminded winemakers founded Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP), through which they continue to proselytize on behalf of “America’s heritage grape.”

3835 Hwy. 128, Calistoga. By appointment. 707.942.5310.

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ever get in a fight with an 18th-century French winemaker.

That’s one takeaways from a visit to the Wine Tools Museum at Buena Vista Winery, which opened for public tours last week.

Inspired by a collection of antique winery and vineyard implements that a gentleman in Burgundy had amassed over the years, the Boisset family purchased the lot and divided it between the modernistic Imaginarium in Nuits-Saint-Georges and the historic Champagne Cellars at Buena Vista.

Leave it to wine impresario Jean-Charles Boisset to turn a heap of rusty old plows, clippers and adzes into a dynamic attraction.

Located on the third floor of the expensively retrofitted 1864 stone building, illuminated by spindly, gothic chandeliers, the museum is no static display. A video kicks off the show with an unabashed nod to the visitor center film genre, booming voiceover courtesy of Sonoma actor George Webber as winery founder “Count” Agoston Haraszthy.

Weaving French wine history with Buena Vista’s, the Count laments his vineyard’s malady was eroneously linked to his viticultural techniques, when it was actually California’s first brush with the vine-killing louse, phylloxera. Cue dramatic sound effects and spotlight on two outsized syringes that desperate French farmers once used to inject fumigants into their vineyards.

But it doesn’t get medieval until the pomace cutters. These were used to break up the “cake” that forms when grapes are pressed, so that a second pressing yielded a little more juice.

They look positively wicked, and the animated display uses them for maximum effect, as two sets of weapon-like cutters are set in motion to a dark synth soundtrack.

The wines had better keep up with the high style and entertainment. Thanks to winemaker Brian Maloney and consultant David Ramey, they do.

Nothing remains of the Count’s original vineyard, but Buena Vista sources solid, boysenberry-scented Zinfandel from a neighbor’s 30-year-old vines. Other notable reds include a juicy Calistoga Valdiguie ($50), with arbor grape and berry Newton aromas (2012 tasted; 2013 currently available), and the 2012 Aristocrat ($85), pricey for a blend of Valdiguie, Charbono and Petite Sirah, but enjoyably plush with boysenberry fruit and velourtextured tannins.

Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma. Daily, 10am–5pm. Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. With tasting, $25; museum only, $10. 800.926.1266.

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Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

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Reefer Badass When it comes to cannabis crimes in the North Bay, you better call Omar BY TOM GOGOLA

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he United States has clearly entered sea-change territory when it comes to cannabis policy. A handful of states have legalized recreational marijuana use and more than half have legalized medical use while others are poised to do so. And in what will be the real gamechanger, California may legalize recreational use in 2016.

Change is in the air, and it smells sweet. Sonoma County attorney Omar Figueroa is right in the middle of it all, defending cannabis clients as they sweat out the last days of prohibition.

To that end, last week medical

cannabis activists descended on Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress on a bill called the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act of 2015 (CARER).

If enacted, the bill would accomplish three main goals outlined in that wordy title: expand access to cannabis (including pediatric access), pave the way for more research into its benefits and get the feds to lay off states that have legalized medical cannabis.

It’s a big, detailed bill that would reschedule cannabis from its present federal “schedule 1” to a “schedule 2” category— undoing a Nixonian legacy of overreactions to hippie culture which decreed that cannabis had no medical value whatsoever and lumped it in with heroin and PCP. In a country where 35 states have now allowed for some form of legalized medical cannabis— and where recent polls have found 80 percent of the population supports legalized access to medical cannabis—the bill has found support among what might be considered unusual corners.

It’s indicative of the times we’re in: mainstream tolerance, if not acceptance, of cannabis.

Locally, Sen. Barbara Boxer supports the bill and so does Rep. Jared Huffman. But Roy Blunt?

Jacqueline Patterson, a West Marin–based cannabis activist, lobbied the right-wing Missouri senator’s office last week—and recollected to the Bohemian how her lobbying effort made a Blunt staffer cry after Patterson shared her story of how cannabis helped her with medical issues.

We’ve come a long way, baby.

California enacted the nation’s first medical cannabis law in 1996 and has lurched through the ensuing two decades of scattershot enforcement, federal raids, black helicopters, streetside bong hits in Berkeley—and criminal-justice contradictions that have now come home to roost as the state anticipates its second legalization referendum in 2016.

Enter Figueroa, a Sebastopolbased attorney who specializes

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igueroa cuts a cool figure. The 44-year-old lawyer runs an office where visitors are greeted with aromatherapy options in the conference room. Getting busted is pretty stressful, and a drop of lavender on the temples—it can help.

His wife drops by with their two kids, both preschool boys, and he takes a minute to give them a hug, and there’s an office drum that Figueroa thoughtfully thrums as his assistant goes over some details of a case.

The kicked-back atmosphere belies a fierce devotion that Figueroa has to keeping gentle, plant-loving human beings out of “cages.” He’s a hard-nosed lawyer who supports a spiritualized approach to the plant where you can “ingest cannabis and have a near-religious experience that will enrich you.”

It’s a powerful combination, especially when you throw in Figueroa’s study of Brazilian martial arts, some of the more seriously uncompromising jiu-

jitsu out there. He says it comes in very handy in court.

“It teaches you how to be a faster, stronger opponent, and that’s the same situation we have in the criminal justice system.”

Figueroa represents a couple dozen cannabis clients a year, he says, and is steeped in the many ironies that have unfolded along the way to this cusp of legalization. One day he says he’ll write the Great American Novel about it all.

He’ll have a great inspiration: one of Figueroa’s legal heroes is the late Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson’s Raoul Duke character in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Acosta was a legendary Chicano criminal defense attorney who worked out of Oakland for years and whose Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo rivals even the late Dr. Gonzo in its raw and unshackled tone.

“Being a criminal justice lawyer is the best research for being a writer,” says Figueroa, given the access to the shaggy world of cannabis grows and other North Bay passions. One day you might be in a giant, converted ice cream warehouse-turned grow room researching a client’s defense, and the next, you’re up a redwood tree with a diehard environmentalist tree-sitter.

His novel will surely highlight that cannabis users and growers are an easy mark for law enforcement. It’s a theme that pops up again and again in a freeranging discussion on evolving local and national cannabis policy.

His voice lowers to a respectful pitch as he describes the growers he’s represented as being “creative free-thinkers on a quixotic quest”—to provide boutique strains of quality

cannabis, while living in the shadows. He marvels at the sort of particularized intensity and risk that’s inherent to an underground economy which has developed numerous new strains of cannabis, under the shadow of prohibition and incarceration.

“I am drawn toward representing the human beings who do this,” he says.

His passion as a lawyer is to “keep these people out of the clutches of the criminal justice system,” he says, and also to help them protect their product from an emergent corporate cannabis culture that’s as voracious as three stoners confronted with a large pizza.

“I have a good success rate, but I attribute that to my clients,” he says, adding that part of his mission is to be a “life coach” for his clients.

“I make them get a job, do community, go back to school if they aren’t too old. They give me the ammunition I need so I can fight the case.

“I don’t keep stats and every case is different, but I can say that I probably saved about a hundred people from going to jail, and saved taxpayers millions.”

Coming out of Stanford University law school in the mid-’90s, Figueroa says he was first drawn to trademark law and the intellectual-property aspect of cannabis—helping protect boutique strains that took years or even decades to develop.

“California can again be the center of cannabis culture,” he says. “The center is now Colorado, and the irony of course is that it started here, in mom-and-pop growing communities.”

Those growers, he says, are ready to come out of the shadows—and he’s ready to help them out when they do so. If California goes legal in 2016, he

says “there will be more work than ever when the law changes.

Somebody needs to explain the compliance law, and you need lawyers for that. This is like fresh powder to a skier.”

But we’re not yet there and Figueroa acknowledges that the road ahead will likely be blocked with some Puritanical pushback on the broader question of legalization, “as if there’s something wrong with pursuing happiness. It’s in the Declaration of Independence!”

Figueroa grew up in Orange County in the 1980s. As a high schooler in Irvine, he says he experienced a bit of racism and was struck by the class divide that played out in the school parking lot. “I had a scooter, and some of the kids had Beemers.”

Figueroa says he was one of the poorest kids in a rich town—and his experiences with racism in the conservative county made him, he says, “someone who wanted to stand up for the little guy.”

Still, he says California public schools prepared him well for an undergraduate degree at Yale, where he questioned patriarchy and gender identity and was immersed in the work of French deconstructionists and social theorists such as Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault.

From there, Stanford Law, where Figueroa met his first legal mentor, renowned criminal defense attorney Tony Serra, Serra was giving a talk to law students and, as Figueroa recollects, “he said there were two types of lawyers: lawyers who will fight for money, or lawyers who will fight for freedom. For most students, it was all about the money.”

For Figueroa, it was all about the freedom.

He worked for Serra for a while, and his former mentor now says Figueroa is one of the top-five cannabis lawyers in the state.

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in defending clients against cannabis charges. He believes that legalization, should it come to pass in California, will be good for business—his included.

He anticipates a day where his work may shift from defending low-level, nonviolent cannabis offenders to helping some of those same people comply with whatever the state legalization regime looks like.

In his vision, Sonoma County becomes ground-zero for a California “craft cannabis” movement similar to the sudsy one, and he sees opportunities for cannabis nature preserves, where visitors could “ingest and enjoy an ecotourism opportunity we have here in Sonoma County.”

For now, he’s trying to deal with what he calls “the folly of incarcerating nonviolent offenders in jails that are already overflowing, and that in Sonoma County have a significant Norteños stronghold,” he says, referring to the notorious Chicano prison gang with NorCal roots.

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Figueroa suggests that the president “collapsed all the distinctions into a worldview, which is, ‘Drugs are bad.’�

Meanwhile, all the legislative action is in the distinction. Local elected officials understand this and have been lashing out at guerrilla grows in Northern California for their environmental degradations—even as they trumpet medical cannabis.

Figueroa is no fan of streamdiverting cannabis grows— “They’re despicable, and I don’t represent them�—but says that “the police are too busy going after mom-and-pop grows instead of these so-called cartel grows.

Legalization would free up cultivation by mom-and-pops, and satellites and drones can be used to protect public lands.�

And even if Obama was protecting his parental ank with that recent outburst of cannabis word salad, he let the will of the people stand in Colorado, Washington and Alaska, states that legalized recreational pot.

But Figueroa says the next president could undo whatever cannabis deals get cut at the federal level. “The possibility of backsliding is very real,� he says. Under the next president, “there could be a crackdown that could lead to Colorado ruing the day they went on the cover of High Times.�

(Last August, the ganja mag offered a “Pot Smoker’s Guide to Colorado.�)

As Congress considers the CARER bill, Figueroa can’t help but highlight the built-in contradictions inherent in the government’s scheduling priorities.

He notes that Marinol, the FDAapproved THC extract, is listed as a “schedule 4� drug by the feds, even as it lists the whole cannabis plant as having no medical value whatsoever through its “schedule 1� status.

The contradictions in cannabis law locally have led to grousing from police about the lack of consistency in medical cannabis laws, and hence, confusion on the street when it comes to a puffing or possessing citizen.

But given the opportunity to help write a bill that would set a single statewide medical cannabis standard, the state police chiefs whiffed badly last year, and the bill failed.

Figueroa notes that the police generally like having pot laws on the books—and the sheriff’s office can count on Sonoma County district attorney Jill Ravitch to go after weed offenders: Ravitch retains two DAs who prosecute pot charges. Assistant DA Bud McMahon says about half their caseload is cannabis-related; the rest are mainly heroin, cocaine and meth cases.

Still, Figueroa notes that “most marijuana offenders are lowhanging fruit. It’s easier to go after them than after dangerous meth-heads. The cops like these easy marijuana busts. It’s a form of sport, and statistics, to them.

But they are blind to how they are ripping families apart.�

How so? “Lots of clients with cannabis charges and kids have Child Protective Services on their backs: ‘Talk to us or we’re taking your kids to CPS.’�

And cracking down on cannabis has come at the expense of going after other, more pernicious paper crimes. Ending prohibition means law enforcement can re-prioritize.

Figueroa hopes that if California goes legal, the police will redeploy resources, for example, to go after identity-theft cases.

But for now, he says, “It’s easier to point a gun at a hippie and put him in a cage.�

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ART HOUSE A former carpet warehouse is the new home of the Art Museum of Sonoma County.

Iconic Opening Art Museum of Sonoma County debuts with gala weekend BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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hen Diane Evans became executive director of the Sonoma County Museum, things weren’t looking good.

Pegged as too artsy for history buffs and too historic for art buffs, the nonprofit museum was struggling to find its identity.

Located in a historic post office building in downtown Santa Rosa, the museum was set to expand, but it wasn’t until 2013, when the next-door tenants moved out, that ground was broken to turn a

former carpet warehouse into a modern museum with two distinct identities side-by-side.

“My goal was to strengthen everything, and then split [it] apart,” says Evans.

As Evans’ plans take shape, the Sonoma County Museum is renaming itself the Museums of Sonoma County. In addition to the original museum, now the History Museum of Sonoma County, the new Art Museum of Sonoma County debuts this weekend with a stellar collection of contemporary prints on exhibit. “Andy Warhol to Kara Walker: Picturing the Iconic”

brings together big names and diverse works, and the museum is throwing a lavish “Studio 54” opening party on Saturday, April 11, to celebrate.

The warehouse needed plenty of structural work, but the reconstructed space now boasts a modern, sleek and open gallery with 16-foot-tall walls and 20-foot-high ceilings.

Clean surfaces and skylights add to the expansive ambiance. The room still carries some of its warehouse feel, including a giant glass roll-up door.

Evans makes the connection between the modern aesthetic

of the space and the desire to do a contemporary show. “I knew I wanted a Warhol,” she says. “I didn’t want to do a strictly pop art show—that was too limiting— so I came up with ‘Picturing the Iconic,’ which could mean anything treated in an iconic way.”

It was after a chance meeting between a museum board member and philanthropic art collector Jordan Schnitzer that the idea came into focus. Schnitzer’s foundation includes a collection that’s 8,000 pieces strong which he openly lends for exhibitions around the country.

“They were very gracious to work with,” says Evans.

The idea was to bring in artists with name recognition and artists who appeal to a wide variety of visitors, and by that measure “Picturing the Iconic” is a success.

The show features more than 90 pieces, including Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup I, and works by Kara Walker, Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Lorna Simpson and Shepard Fairey.

“We need an art museum in this city,” says Evans. “And we have an art collection that is a combination of historic and contemporary work that we’ve never been able to show.

Our collection will be regional, but our exhibit program will be national and international.”

Phase two of the new art museum will take the front area of the warehouse and turn it into another 15,000-square-foot space for exhibitions, offices and more.

Additionally, the History Museum of Sonoma County is set to reopen in 2016.

‘Andy Warhol to Kara Walker: Picturing the Iconic’ opens with a Studio 54 party on Saturday, April 11, and runs through Sunday, May 24, at the Art Museum of Sonoma County, 505 B St., Santa Rosa. 7:30pm. $200.

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LEATHER AND LACE Rose Roberts

nails her role as Vanda, a dominatrix in David Ives’ play.

Getting Kinky

‘Venus in Fur’ puts the pleasure in pain

BY DAVID TEMPLETON

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n recent years, something kinky has taken place in the world of mainstream entertainment. Sadism and masochism are now to romantic comedy what romance and comedy use to be to romantic comedy. From the 2002 comedy Secretary to 2011’s three-novel series Fifty Shades of Grey, many of our favorite new “love stories” have grown conspicuously twisted.

Standing somewhere between those two examples is David Ives’ Tony-winning 2010 stage play Venus in Fur, now running at Main Stage West in Sebastopol. Taking the Tony for Best Play, Venus in Fur stands as a high watermark for Ives (All in the Timing, Lives of the Saints), whose best known works—

‘Venus in Fur’ runs Thursday–Sunday through April 25 at Main Stage West. 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol.

Thursday–Saturday, 8pm; Saturday– Sunday matinee, 5pm. $15–$25.

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mostly short one-acts—sacrifice plot in the service of playing with language.

With Venus in Fur, he fuses his best instincts together into one, fashioning a language-rich play about a playwright-director who’s just completed an adaptation of the 1870 novel Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the gentlemen for whom the term “masochism” was named.

Thomas (in a strong, committed performance by Anthony Abate) has been auditioning actresses for the part of Vanda, an aristocratic woman who reluctantly takes a sex slave and learns to mistreat him in degrading ways. As he is about to leave, the role still uncast, in walks Vanda (Rose Roberts, pretty much astonishing from start to finish), a hot mess of an actress, dropping f-bombs left and right, desperate to audition though she’s three hours late.

It is difficult to describe what happens next without spoiling the delicate series of revelations and red herrings Ives’ incorporates into his gradually intensifying— and frequently hilarious—battle of wits, sexuality and gender assumptions. Persuaded to give her a chance, Thomas is surprised when Vanda seems to have memorized the entire script. He reads the role of the sex-slave to Vanda’s dominatrix. The soft-porn story-within-the-story, which Vanda eventually eviscerates with her dead-on critical analysis, eventually overlaps with the power play taking place between director and actress.

Skillfully directed by David Lear, with a few bold additions to Ives’ original vision, this uneven but highly intelligent play has lots to say about what men and women think about men and women.

Funny, thoughtful and painfully to-the-point, Venus in Fur is ultimately so good it hurts.

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NOT HIP TO BE SQUARE Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller look to reclaim lost youth in ‘While We’re Young.’

The Goonie Divide

Director Noah Baumbach explores the generation gap BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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he kind of laughter director Noah Baumbach evokes in While We’re Young is like the low growl in a watchdog’s throat: the older and crankier the viewer, the deeper the growl.

While teaching his sparsely attended continuing-education class, Josh (Ben Stiller) meets a couple half his age. Jamie (Adam Driver of Girls) is an ardent fan who saw Josh’s long-out-of-distribution first film; Jamie’s wife, Darby (Amanda Seyfried), is the Brooklyn-artisan type. She makes ice cream.

The young blood catalyzes Josh’s new project, a half-dead documentary he’s been laboring over for a decade. Josh’s wife, Cornelia (Naomi Watts), makes it a quartet for dates, but the focus is on bromance. The men wear matching stingy-brims and share bike rides.

Long before Josh senses it, the viewer smells a Patricia Highsmithstyle rat: Jamie is too good to be true. He and his mob start to act like those goddamn kids every middle-ager dreads. The kids feel everything is equally old and neat, and fail to appreciate the difference between vintage quality and vintage crapola. At one point, Josh moans, “When did The Goonies become a good movie?”

Baumbach’s main interest here may be in exploring the clash of styles in documentary filmmaking. Josh quotes Godard: “Documentary is about someone else, fiction is about me.” Is the best approach invisible filmmakers or on-camera guerillas using their cameras for ambushes? The former, classic approach is represented not only by Josh but by his disappointed father-in-law, played by Charles Grodin, who plays a famous figure akin to the late documentarian Albert Maysles.

Decades ago, Grodin played low-testosterone males. Age has stiffened him, but in a good way. He’s formidable now. But he’s part of the reason the elders overbalance this comedy. What makes a fogey is a lack of curiosity, and the skimmed surfaces and cultural stereotypes never give the youthful side of the documentary debate an even break.

‘While We’re Young’ is now playing at Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.522.0719.

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GOODBYE SONG Matt Carrillo is remembered as a standout in Sonoma County’s indie music scene.

So Long Remembering Matt Carrillo

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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he last time I saw Simon Matthew Carrillo perform was at Nostalgia Fest in 2012.

One of his bands, the posthardcore outfit Edaline, had reformed (mostly), and Carrillo’s powerful songs came alive with raw emotion that night at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma.

Sadly, family and friends in Sonoma County and beyond are mourning his passing. He died from kidney failure March 24 in Portland, Ore., where he lived for the last 15 years. He was 40. Those who knew him best remember him for his compelling music and endearing soul.

“I don’t remember when I first met Matt, likely it was in 1993 when we played our first of many shows together,” says friend Kevin McCracken. “He was funny, goofy, a talented artist, he loved music, and the thing that stands out most

Family and friends come together to remember Simon Matthew Carrillo April 11, at the Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

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is how genuine and supportive he was.”

Carrillo first emerged in the local punk scene with the formation of his angular and angst-ridden punk band Kid Dynamo in the early 1990s. Then he formed Edaline, a melodic punk outfit that opened the door for underground indie rock to take hold in the North Bay. Carrillo’s greatest success came when he helped form the darkly layered Desert City Soundtrack and moved with the band to Portland in 2001. Desert City Soundtrack set itself apart from the emo-rock pack by combining hushed moments and cathartic chaos highlighted by Carrillo’s beautifully dissonant guitar.

Throughout all of Carrillo’s success, his most constant trait was his unending enthusiasm for making music and his unwavering support of his friends.

“His enthusiasm, passion and excitement for others to thrive were always present,” says friend Adam Glidewell.

In hearing the many stories of Carrillo’s mix tapes and seemingly never-ending streams of napkin doodles lovingly given to friends who still hold them dear, his allinclusive late-night guitar playing and songwriting sessions, Carrillo’s lasting affect on the community here becomes apparent.

“We were alive and passionate.

That’s the Matt I remember and celebrate,” says friend Terrie Samundra. “I’m going to listen to music till my ears bleed, and I’m going to remember the beautiful, sweet, gentle and brilliant creature he was.”

In the wake of Carrillo’s passing, communities in Santa Rosa, Portland and elsewhere have come together in an outpouring of love to share pictures and music. This week, a gathering in Carrillo’s memory is being planned, and a larger concert event is in the works for the summer.

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MARIN COUNTY Jackie Greene The songwriter performs a week-long residency, with acoustic duo and solo shows and full band concerts. Apr 9-15. $37-$42/$182 full pass.

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NAPA COUNTY Oh What a Beautiful Mashup Stephan Stubbins and Leah Sprecher mix songs and surprises, presented

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Arlene Francis Center Apr 14, Wand. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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Hotel Healdsburg Apr 11, Gaea Schell Trio with Doug Stuart and Greg WyserPrartte. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey Apr 10, Gigantis. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Jasper Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apr 9, Jacob Green One Man Band. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room Apr 8, Tim Snider. Apr 9, Be Calm Honcho. Apr 10, the Hillwilliams. Apr 11, Nate Lopez.

Apr 12, Levi Lloyd. Apr 15, the String Rays. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Station

Apr 8, Bruce Gordon and Nicky Otis. Apr 9, Andre Thierry.

Apr 10, Eric Wiley Trio. Apr 11, Wayne DeLa Cruz. Apr 14, Apt ClichĂŠ. Apr 15, HE3. 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

Apr 9, Eric WIley. Apr 10, Jess Petty. Apr 11, Finnatics. Apr 13, Country Dan. Apr 15, Pocket Canyon Ramblers. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

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Apr 11, Arizona & the Volunteers. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.766.8162.

Apr 9, David Thom presents.

Apr 10, Three on a Match. Apr 11, Mostly Simply Bluegrass.

Apr 12, Nancy Briggs. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Burgers & Vine Apr 10, DJ Hi C. Apr 11, Family First benefit show with RapnRoll Music and the Noma Rocksteady Band. 400 First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.7110.

Coffee Catz Apr 12, Blues and R&B Jam. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argenzio Winery Apr 9, Kevin Russell and His So Called Friends. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.280.4658.

Flamingo Lounge Apr 10, DJ JMAG. Apr 11, the Daniel Castro Band.

2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.545.8530.

Green Music Center Apr 11, Concerto KĂśln. Apr 12, 3pm, Santa Rosa Symphony: Harry Potter and the Magic of Music. Apr 14, Santa Rosa City Schools Instrumental Music Showcase. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Apr 10, the Marshall House Project. Apr 11, the Rock Collection. Apr 14, Reverend Horton Heat. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Apr 10, Tony Gibson and Dawn Angelosante. Apr 11, Chi McClean. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Mystic Theatre Apr 11, the Rat Pack Tribute Show. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Occidental Center for the Arts Apr 11-12, Cotik-Lin Duo. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Redwood Cafe Apr 8, Sound Kitchen.

Apr 11, Foxes in the Henhouse.

Apr 12, Irish jam session.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Apr 11, Weekend at Bernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Rocker Oysterfellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apr 12, Lucky Drive Bluegrass Band. 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906 Apr 10, the Cork Pullers.

Apr 11, BaggaJoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World of Reggae. Apr 12, the Dixie Giants. 401 Grove St, El Verano.

707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub Apr 10, Central Valley Boys. Apr 11, Cloverdale Fiddle Festival 131 E First St, Cloverdale.

707.894.9610.

Schroeder Hall Green Music Center Apr 11, 2pm, Seawolf Day

Sampler Concert. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

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Apr 10, BonFire. Apr 15, Intuitive Compass and Hot Damn Scandal. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

SHED Apr 8, “Brave New Music” with Trio Dinicu. 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Thur, Apr 9 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:40pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7:15–10:30pm CIRCLES N' SQUARES Square Dance Club

Spancky’s Apr 10, the Bill Decker Band and Krawl. Apr 11, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

8:45–9:40am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 7:30–10:30pm CALIFORNIA BALLROOM DANCE with Hustle lesson Fri, Apr 10

Tradewinds Apr 10, CloudShip. Apr 11, the Hots. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

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Apr 8, Old School Country Band. Apr 9, One Grass Two Grass Red Grass Bluegrass.

Apr 10, Captain Paisley. Apr 11, Doc Kraft Band. Apr 12, 12pm, Wendy DeWitt, the Jami Jamison Band and Stax City. Apr 13, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Apr 15, David Thom Band. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip Apr 9, DJ Enfo and friends. Apr 10, Dewey and the Peoples with Riotmaker. Apr 11, DJ Crisp.

Apr 12, Sunday Bumps. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Apr 9, the Sing-Off Live! Tour.

50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Zodiacs Apr 8, Petaluma Music Festival Showcase. Apr 9, Asher Fulero Band. Apr 10, the Grain with San Geronimo and Chrissy Lynne Band. Apr 11, Mark Sexton Band with Tony Glaser & Dedicated Maniacs. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY Dance Palace Apr 11, Tim Weed Band. Tues, Common Voice with Tim Weed & Debbie Daly. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Fenix Apr 9, Led Kaapana and Mike Kaawa. Apr 10, the Zins. Apr 11, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Apr 12, 11:30am, Diamond Jazz. Apr 12, 6:30pm, Caminos Flamencos. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. ) 415.813.5600.

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Wed, Apr 8 8:00–9:00am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 10:15am– SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE 12:40pm Youth and Family 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7–10pm SINGLES & PAIRS Square Dance Club

Panda Bear makes music by feel.

Though he’s best known to audiences around the world as one part of the multifaceted indie electronica ensemble Animal Collective, Panda Bear, aka Noah Lennox, has broken through as a solo artist adept at psychedelic dance jams and experimental acid folk.

By email, Lennox talks about his musical goals. “I like to try and explore with music. I like to challenge myself and learn as much as I can. I hope that being a spectator to that would be enjoyable for others.”

Panda Bear is currently touring in support of his new, widely praised album, Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper, and next week he heads to Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma with dream-pop outfit Ducktails opening.

Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper sounds like a somber title, yet the music on the record is a upbeat and lively, with influences ranging from Daft Punk to Suzanne Vega. “My instinct is to combine direct influences in such a way that the original inspirations are difficult to detect, or smeared completely,” Lennox writes.

Ultimately, the new record was created as much by subconscious maneuvering as by conscious thought. “Like a lot of things I do, I kind of worked backwards,” writes Lennox. “I try not to think too hard in the beginning and just let the stuff roll out.”

Panda Bear performs on Thursday, April 16, at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. 8pm. $45.

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Revue. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

George’s Nightclub

Rancho Nicasio

Apr 10, Aletza Jimenez y los Pricipes de la Kumbia.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.226.0262.

Apr 10, Third Rail Band. Apr 12, San Geronimo. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

HopMonk Novato

Apr 9, College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band. Apr 10, Stephanie Teel Band. Apr 11, Marin zodiac party with DJ Richard Habib. Apr 12, Fito Reinoso y Los Classicos de Cuba. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Apr 8, open mic night with the Sugar Ponies. Apr 10, Sambada.

Apr 11, Ridgeway Space Station.

Apr 15, open mic night with X’s for Eyes. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

ink.paper.plate studio & shop Apr 12, 2pm, Ukulele Social.

11401 State Rte 1, Point Reyes Station. 415.873.6008.

Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Apr 12-14, Marin Symphony: 4 Intersections. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.473.6800.

Marin Country Mart Apr 12, 12:30pm, Folkish festival with the Ohio Ramblers. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

19 Broadway Club Apr 8, the Jammists. Apr 9, Steppin’ Up Thursdays. Apr 10, Jose Neto Band. Apr 11, Galland Family Fire Benefit with Vinyl and others. Apr 12, 5pm, MC Radio Active. Apr 12, 9pm, Migrant Pickers. Apr 14, Jeb Brady Band. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Sausalito Seahorse

Sleeping Lady Apr 8, acoustic showcase with Teja Gerken. Apr 9, Megan McLaughlin and Kyle Alden.

Apr 10-11, Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs. Apr 12, Danny Uzilevsky. Apr 14, youth music showcase. Apr 15, Ring of Truth. 23 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.485.1182.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Apr 10, Whiskerman. Apr 11, Fritz Montana. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall Apr 8, Go by Ocean with This Old Earthquake. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

No Name Bar Apr 8, Jon Blach and Dyllan Hersey. Apr 9, Jimmy & Ray Ray Allstars. Apr 11, Del Soul.

Apr 12, Timothy O & Company.

Apr 15, Great Spirit. Fri, Michael Aragon Quartet. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino Apr 8, Jonathan Poretz. Apr 9, Hippopotamus Trio. Apr 10, Grant Levin Trio. Apr 11, Joan Getz Quartet. Apr 12, Robert Overbury Trio. Apr 14, Michael Fecskes. Apr 15, Noel Jewkes.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Apr 8, Ricki Rush. Apr 9, Wanda Stafford. Apr 12, Tina Ferris. Apr 14, Lorin Rowan. Apr 15, the doRiAN Mode. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Apr 8, Fighting Smokey Joe. Apr 9, Mark’s Jam Sammich.

Apr 10, Tommy Odetto and friends. Apr 11, Swoop Unit.

Apr 15, the Elvis Johnson Soul

Terrapin Crossroads Apr 10, Jason Crosby and friends. Apr 11, Colonel and the Mermaids. Apr 12, Midnight North. Apr 13, Grateful Monday’s. Apr 14, Stu Allen and friends. Apr 15, Sturgill Simpson. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY City Winery Napa Apr 9, Joe Shotwell and Hip Shake. Apr 10, Cash’d Out. Apr 14, Shallow Royale reunion show. Apr 15, Emerging Artist Showcase with Shelby Lanterman and Matt Jaffe. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

Silo’s Apr 8, Mike Greensill jazz.

Apr 9, Full Chizel. Apr 10, HowellDevine. Apr 11, Kellie Fuller with the Mike Greensill Quartet. Apr 12, Steve Sage and friends. Apr 15, Silo’s Idol final four. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Apr 8, Collaboration. Apr 9, the Gentlemen of Jazz. Apr 10, Tommy Hill & the Rumba Tribe.

Apr 11, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels. Apr 12, Tom Duarte. Apr 15, Trio Solea. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

San Francisco’s City Guide

Tammy Hall Bay Area-based pianist, organist and vocalist pays tribute to jazz legend Shirley Horn. Apr 9 at SF JAZZ Center.

Little Wings Revealing exploration with subtle acoustics from musician and artist Kyle Field. Apr 9 at the Chapel.

Kemuri Japanese ska-punk band marks first U.S. show in 17 years, with Dan Potthast and Mike Park. Apr 11 at Bottom of the Hill.

Glass Animals Slow-burning grooves and catchy pop hooks are propelling the young band to national stages. Apr 12 at the Fillmore.

Clean Bandit Classical music meets hard house beats with British electro-rock group. Apr 13 at the Regency Ballroom.

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Galleries RECEPTIONS Apr 9 Desta Art & Tea Gallery, “Still Motion,” Spring exhibit featuring paintings and sculptures from Bay Area artists captures life’s serene motions. 6pm.

417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

Apr 10 Sonoma Community Center, “Altered Books,” solo exhibit from Emily Marks is an illuminating and thought provoking show. 5pm. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.4626.

Apr 11 Chroma Gallery, “Shinga Shell: Abstractions,” the up and coming artist is the subject of Chroma’s inaugural Emerging Artist series. 2pm.

312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Graton Gallery, “Botanicals and Birds,” Nancy Wheeler Klippert, Elizabeth Peyton and Vi Strain display original drawings of Botanical subjects and colorful local birds. Through May 17, “Musings,” new works

by Pamela Powell and Rik Olson, plus guest artists. Both receptions, 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, 707.829.8912.

SONOMA COUNTY The Art Museum of Sonoma County Apr 12-May 24, “Andy Warhol to Kara Walker: Picturing the Iconic,” inaugural exhibit features contemporary prints with the theme of the iconic.

Opening Party, Apr 11 at 7:30pm. $200. 505 B St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Apr 13, “Juxtapositions,” from Lucy’s

psychiatric advice to Charlie Brown’s apprehensions, this exhibition follows the sophistication of Schulz’s writing in over 70 comic strips.

Through Apr 26, “Peanuts in Wonderland,” a Peanuts-style tribute to the classic Lewis Carroll tale, including Snoopy masquerading as the Cheshire Beagle. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Jewish community within the city. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma.

Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues. 707.778.4398.

Prince Gallery Through Apr 26, “Dream In Color,” group show features over a dozen artists in diverse mediums. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707-889-0371.

Riverfront Art Gallery

Through Apr 26, “palette,” paintings by Brian Shears.

128 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 707.829.2822.

Through May 3, “Showin’ on the River,” Sonoma and Marin artists offer photography, painting and multi-media art.

132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Finley Community Center

Sonoma County Museum

East West Cafe

Through May 21, “Looking to the Skies,” solo show by Jessica Snowden features acrylic paintings and illustrated prints on the theme of skies.

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Guerneville Library Through Apr 17, “Spring Art Show,” presented by the River Friends of the Library.

14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Apr 19, “Art of Gastronomy,” juried exhibition that presents the passion of food and drink and the mystique and culture surrounding it. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6.

707.431.1970.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center

Through Apr 20, “Thistle and Twitch,” Alison Sarr’s art is informed by artistic traditions from the Americas to Africa and beyond. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11am to 4pm. 707.579.1500.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through May 16, “Shaker Stories,” an exceptional, worldclass collection of Shaker furniture and objects. Through May 17, “Unconventional and Unexpected: Quilts Below the Radar, 1950-2000,” dynamic and vibrant selection of American pieced quilts and quilt tops from the mid to late 20th century. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.939.SVMA.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre

Through Apr 29, “Celebrating the Wild,” artist Molly Eckler exhibits paintings inspired by the wildlife of the Laguna 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.9277.

Through Apr 30, “Landscapes,” new works by Doug Andelin display the gallery.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Through Apr 17, “Jessica Hess: Selected Paintings,” selfexpression with a street art flair. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Through May 4, “Rebirth,” local artists working in all media exhibit their interpretation of the theme. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Petaluma Historical Museum Through Apr 26, “The Many Faces of Petaluma,” exhibit celebrates the ethnic and cultural diversity and the

Art Works Downtown

Corte Madera Library Through May 21, “Student Art Show,” artists from Sir Francis Drake High display.

707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

ALL DRESSED UP The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection gets a showing

through an illustrated lecture at the Corte Madera Library April 9. See Lectures, p29.

Animals,” mixed media exhibition about extinction by environmental artist T.C. Moore.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Apr 18, “Spring Rental Show,” original artwork by MSA members are available for rent, with option to buy. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. MonThurs, 11am to 4pm; Sat-Sun, noon to 4pm. 415.454.9561.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through May 29, “Abstract Landscapes and Cityscapes,” group show features Heather Capen, Nick Coley, Elaine Coombs and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.2800.

Seager Gray Gallery Through May 3, “Sky, Land & Water,” Carole Pierce’s landscapes are expressive and dramatic renditions.

108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Sometimes Books Through May 31, “Spring Open,” artists Carolyn Batchelor, Pamela Blotner, Denis Bold, Claudia Chapline and many others display. Eubank Studio, 11101 Hwy 1 #105, Pt Reyes Station. Sat-Sun, noon to 4 and by appointment. 415.669.1380.

NAPA COUNTY

Gallery Route One

di Rosa

Through Apr 26, “Lost

Through Apr 26, “the fallibility

of intent,” the first Bay Area exhibition of British-born, San Francisco-based artist Richard T. Walker explores language, music and the human condition. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm.

707.226.5991.

Downtown Napa Through May 1, “Metamorphosis,” outdoor sculpture exhibit with self-guided tour. Main and Third streets, Napa.

Comedy Carlos Rodriguez The comic is clever, silly and approachable. Apr 12, 8pm. $12.

HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Steve Seabrook: Better Than You Comedian Kurt Bodden assumes the role of self-help guru Steve Seabrook and walks the line between plausibility and absurdity. Apr 10, 8pm. $20-$25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Dance

By Dance Possessed Spring performance brings a variety of styles and sounds together. Through Apr 11. $10-$15. College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

Events Danish Community Celebration Information on the Hansen House, Danish Soldier’s Club, Petaluma Danish Sisterhood and Brotherhood and more.

Apr 12, 2:30pm. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma, 707.778.4398.

Encaustic Paint Demonstration Get a close up look at this ancient art technique. Apr 9, 6:30pm. Art & Soul Annex, 156 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.824.4837.

Fish & Wildlife Meeting Help convince the California Fish and Game Commission that Californians want bobcats protected, not trapped and killed. Apr 9, 8am. Flamingo Resort Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Laguna Open House Take a self-guided nature walk or a guide-led tour of the historic house and barn.

Second Sat of every month.

Free. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.527.9277.

Luau Party SRJC Football team hosts a fundraising luau that includes traditional Hawaiian cuisine, entertainment and desserts.

Apr 11. $50. Shone

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PMCM Open House The PMCM has moved and invites you to see the new digs at La Plaza and meet the team. Thurs, Apr 9, 5pm and Sat, Apr 11, 1pm. Preventive Medical Center of Marin, 4340 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, 415.472.2343.

Rebounderz Job Fair Fulfill a lifelong dream to work at a trampoline park. Apr 12, 12pm. Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park, 555 Rohnert Park Expressway W, Rohnert Park.

Spring Book Faire Santa Rosa libraries fundraiser has thousands of books for sale. Apr 10-13. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.

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Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey, 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.

Traveling Postcards Workshop Make handmade postcards containing portraits of love and words of solidarity and healing for women who are survivors of violence and abuse around the world. Apr 12. $5. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma, 707.762.5600.

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Field Trips Hike & Hoot Annual event is a familyfriendly day of nature walks and live animals. Apr 11, 1:30pm. Monanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rill, 7899 St Helena Rd, Santa Rosa.

Laguna Re-Leaf Day Meet at the Center and walk along Irwin creek in the annual event of tree planting, Apr

11, 9am. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.527.9277.

Owl Camp Open House Fun-filled, family friendly opportunity for curious and potential Owl Camp Families to explore the ground and meet the staff. RSVP required. Apr 11, 11am. Rancho Mark West Farm, 7125 St Helena Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284.

Sanctuary Bird Walk Led by experienced staff of volunteers. Second Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Spring Wildflower Walk Walk in the stunning displays of this 162-acre property. WedSat, 10am. through Apr 11. Van Hoosear Preserve, Grove St, El Verano.

Wildflower Walks Saturday is an easy exploration that welcomes dogs on leash, while Sunday boasts a more difficult trek (no dogs). Apr 11-12, 10am. $10. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707.938.5216.

Film Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.528.4222.

Tiburon International Film Festival The â&#x20AC;&#x153;United Nationsâ&#x20AC;? of film fests returns. For full info, visit www.tiburonfilmfestival.com.

Apr 9-17. Playhouse Theater, 40 Main St, Tiburon, 415.381.4123.

Touching the Sound Chronicles the improbably journey of blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Apr 14, 7pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Food & Drink Chocolate & Cinema Sonoma County Public Library Foundation fundraiser features an array of chocolate treats and a showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Apr 8, 6:30pm. $35.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.

Health & Wellness Fest Pop-up party is hosted by Join Kaia FIT, Vega NorCal and Whole Foods Market. Apr 11.

Coddingtown Whole Foods, 390 Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa, 775.841.2300.

Tea with the Artists

When meek Japanese office worker Kumiko sets off to find Steve Buscemiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buried briefcase from the film Fargo, she embarks on an absurdist odyssey. Fri, Apr 10, 7pm and Sun, Apr 12, 4pm. $7. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2606.

Enjoy tea and sweets while chatting with the artists currently exhibiting. Apr 11, 2pm. Desta Art & Tea Galley, 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

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50 Years of German Music

Documentary about an unlikely dance party in 1960s San Francisco screens. Apr 11, 3 and 7pm. Free. Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, 1225 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.687.5241.

Arndt Peltner, producer and host of Radio Goethe, gives a presentation that goes from Kraftwerk to Rammstein. Apr 9, 5pm. Free. SSU Student Center, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2382.

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Patrick Stewart gives a captivating performance in this witty, emotionally gripping adaptation of director Stephen Belberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Tony Awardnominated play. Apr 11, 7pm. $10. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.

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Special screening of the intensely compelling film is followed by Q&A with director Todd Darling. Apr 12, 7pm.

Join the conversation about GMO foods and organic agriculture with the people at the forefront of the movement.

Apr 13, 7pm. Free. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Six-week lecture series examines the devastating global conflict and the

Food Security Talk is about building communities with shared resources. Apr 8, 7pm. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Forum on Minimum Range Panel talk is led by Congressman Mike Thompson.

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Dance Palace Apr 15, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;H is for Hawkâ&#x20AC;? with Helen Macdonald.

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Palestinian activist speaks about non-violent protests; first at the SSU Student Union in Rohnert Park at 4pm, then again in Santa Rosa in the evening. Apr 14, 7pm. Free.

Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

TEDxNapaValley Talks revolving around the theme of Redefining Success.

Apr 11-12. $100-$250. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

Readings Aqus Cafe Apr 13, 6pm, Lysistrata, B.A.R.D.S. members read aloud the Greek comedy. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.

Book Passage Apr 8, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fifth Gospelâ&#x20AC;? with Ian Caldwell. Apr 10, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phenomenalâ&#x20AC;? with Leigh Ann Henion. Apr 11, 1pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;French Coastâ&#x20AC;? with Anita Hughes. Apr 11, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wrestling with Godâ&#x20AC;? with Barbara Falconer Newhall.

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Nunsense II: The Second Coming The sisters are back in this hilarious new musical. Apr 10-26. $10-$35. Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Rd, Windsor.

A compelling presentation of the award-winning play of a mathematicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter struggling with the aftermath of his mental illness. Apr 10-19. $12-$18. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707.829.2214.

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SitCalm! with the Imaginists

Apr 13, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harder They Comeâ&#x20AC;? with TC Boyle.

390 Morris St, Sebastopol 707.874.3176.

Celebrate the kickoff of a new new made-for-TV theater production. Mature themes.

Through Apr 12. $5-$25.

Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.528.7554.

Venus in Fur

This classic Broadway hit is a suspenseful comic mystery.

Through Apr 12. $16-$26.

Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707.588.3400.

An exploration of gender roles and sexuality, and a witty, unsettling look at the art of actingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;onstage and off.

Through Apr 26. $15-$27. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.0177.

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A Walk in the Woods Pegasus Theater Company presents the intelligent drama that eavesdrops on a series of talks between world leaders in 1980s Geneva concerning nuclear arms. Through Apr 19. $15. Blue Door Gallery, 16359 Main St, Guerveville, 707.865.9878.

The Graduate Based on the acclaimed film.

Through Apr 19. $20-$32. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

A Month in the Country Ross Valley Players present this fresh adaptation of the moving and iconic comedy.

Through Apr 12. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center,

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Cutting-edge puppetry, technology and dance showcase a world of glow-inthe-dark characters. Apr 14, 6:30pm. $12-$17. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

A quartet with an attitude, combining acoustic textures with Americana harmonies and an independent spirit.

Steinbeckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful story is presented by the Raven Players. Mature themes. Apr 10-26. $10-$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg, 707.433.3145.

Apr 10, 6pm, Roance with Appetizers, trio of romance authors and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres.

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BY ROB BREZSNY

For the week of April 8

ARIES (March 21–April 19)

Uitwaaien is a Dutch word that means to go out for a stroll in windy weather simply because it’s exhilarating. I don’t know any language that has parallel terms for running in the rain for the dizzy joy of it, or dancing through a meadow in the dark because it’s such nonsensical fun, or singing at full volume while riding alone in an elevator in the mad-happy quest to purge your tension.

But in the coming weeks, you don’t need to describe or explain experiences like this, you just need to do them. Experiment with giving your instinctive need for exuberance lots of room to play.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Your nasty, nagging little demon isn’t nasty or nagging any more. It’s not doing what demons are supposed to do. It’s confused, haggard and ineffective. I almost feel sorry for the thing. It is barely even keeping you awake at night, and its ability to motivate you through fear is at an all-time low. Here’s what I suggest: Now, when the demon’s strength is waning and its hold on you is weak, you should break up with it for good. Perform an ultimate, nonreversible exorcism. Buy it a one-way bus ticket to the wasteland and say goodbye forever.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) When he was in his 50s, French painter Claude Monet finally achieved financial success. He used his new riches to buy a house and land, then hired gardeners to help him make a pond full of water lilies. For the first time in his life, he began to paint water lilies. During the next 30 years, they were his obsession and his specialty. He made them a central feature of 250 canvases, which now serve as one of his signature contributions to art history. “I planted my water lilies for pleasure,” he said.

“I cultivated them without thinking of painting them.

And then suddenly, I had the revelation of the magic of my pond.” I regard the imminent future as a good time for you to do something similar, Gemini: Create or find a source of beauty that will stimulate your sense of wonder and fuel your passion to express yourself for a long time.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

“Everything we do in life is based on fear, especially love,” said Cancerian comedian Mel Brooks. Although he was joking, he was also quite serious. More often than we like to admit, desperation infects our quest to be cared for. Our decisions about love may be motivated by a dread of loneliness. We worry about whether we are worthy of getting the help and support we need. It’s a fundamental human problem, so there’s no reason to be ashamed if you have this tendency yourself. Having said that, I’m happy to report that you now have the necessary power to overcome this tendency. You will be able to summon tremendous courage as you revise and refine your relationship with love. It’s time to disappear the fear.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Do you ever feel reverence and awe, Leo? Are there times when you spontaneously yearn to engage in acts of worship? Is there anyone or anything that evokes your admiration, humility and gratitude? The coming weeks will be a good time to seek out experiences like these. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will get tender jolts of transformational inspiration if you blend yourself with a sublime force that you trust and respect.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) A lot has happened since you were . . . uh . . . indisposed. You’ve missed out on several plot twists. The circle has been broken, repaired, broken again and partially repaired.

Rumors have been flying, allegiances have been shifting and riddles have been deepening. So are you ready yet to return to the heated action? Have you learned as much as you can from the commotion that provoked your retreat? Don’t try to return too early.

Make sure you are at least 70 percent healed.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Rent, but don’t buy yet. That’s my $250-per-hour advice. Keep rehearsing, but don’t start performing the actual show. OK? Flirt, but don’t fall in love. Can you handle that much impulse control? Are you strong enough to explore the deeper mysteries of patience? I swear to you that your burning questions will ultimately be

answered if you don’t try to force the answers to arrive according to a set timetable. I guarantee that you will make the necessary connections as long as you don’t insist that they satisfy every single one of your criteria.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) The Guerrilla Girls are a group of prankster activists who use humor to expose sexism and racism in the art world. Every so often they take a “weenie count” at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. During their first survey in 1989, they found that 5 percent of the artists who had work hanging in the galleries were women, while 85 percent of the nudes depicted in the paintings were women. More recently, in 2012, their weenie count revealed that 4 percent of the artists were female, but 76 percent of the naked people in the paintings were female. The coming week would be a good time for you to take a weenie count in your own sphere, Scorpio. Conditions are more favorable than usual to call attention to gender disparities, and to initiate corrective action.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) The English term “engine” refers primarily to a machine that transforms energy into mechanical power. But its roots are in the Old French word engin, which meant skill or wit, and in the Latin word ingenium, defined as “inborn talent.” I’d like to borrow the original meanings to devise your horoscope this week. According to my reading of the astrological omens, your “engine” is unusually strong right now, which means that your cultivated skills and innate talents are functioning at peak levels. I suggest you make intensive use of them to produce maximum amounts of energy and gather more of the clout you’d love to wield.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) What I’m about to say is not a hard scientific fact, but it is a rigorous poetic fable. You don’t need to go to the mountain, because the mountain is willing and able to come to you. But will it actually come to you? Yes, but only if you meet two conditions. The mountain will pick itself up and move all the way to where you are if you make a lot of room for it and if you are prepared to work with the changes its arrival will bring.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18)

If you were a four-year-old, cookies might be a valuable treasure to you. Given a choice between a bowl of stir-fried organic vegetables and a plate full of chocolate coconut macaroons, you’d probably choose the macaroons. For that matter, if you were four years old and were asked to decide between getting a pile of macaroons and a free vacation to Bali or an original painting by Matisse or a personal horoscope reading from the world’s greatest astrologer, you’d also opt for the cookies. But since you’re a grownup, your list of priorities is screwed-on straight, right? You would never get distracted by a sugary, transitory treat that would cause you to ignore a more nourishing and long-lasting pleasure. Right?

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

On June 23, 1917, Babe Ruth was the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game against the Washington Senators. After the first batter drew a walk, Ruth got upset with the home plate umpire and punched him in the head. Ejected! Banished! The Babe had to be dragged off the field by the cops. The new pitcher was Ernie Shore. He proceeded to pitch a perfect game, allowing no further Washington player to reach base in all nine innings. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I see you as having the potential to duplicate Ernie Shore’s performance in your own sphere. Coming in as a replacement, you will excel. Chosen as a substitute, you will outdo the original.

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