BEST BET It’s the bee’s knees...
“You never can tell about bees,” said the lifetime honey-lover and sage bear, Winnie the Pooh. And just as mysterious is their global demise— recently purported to be the result of our ever-increasing use of agricultural chemicals. But across the country, small groups of beekeepers are combating the loss by husbanding sustainable populations of untreated We can’t drone on enough about our love for bees! bees—CELEBRATING THE BEES is a community gathering to benefit the local Survivor Stock Queen Bee Project. The afternoon includes native bee walks led by Dr. Gordon Frankie of the Urban Bee Lab, UC Berkeley; a honey bee talk by Mea McNeil, master beekeeper; demonstration and learning stations presented by the Marin Beekeepers Association; honey tasting featuring local varieties of honey; live Celtic music and a May Pole ceremony. 1-4pm May 8 at Hillside Gardens in Mill Valley. Info: Visit marincountybeekeepers.org and www.savorythymesevents.org.—Samantha Campos 05/14: Tom Rigney & Flambeau Fiery Cajun and zydeco music. 8pm. $20-23. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org Fridays: Jose Neto Brazilian guitarist. 8-10:30pm. No cover. Whipper Snapper Restaurant, 1613 Fourth St., San Rafael. 256-1818. www.whipsnap.biz
Sun. and Wed: Family Night with Giovanni Italian and international accordion music. 6-9pm. Free. Ghiringhelli’s Pizzeria, 45 Broadway, Fairfax. 453-7472. www.ghirpizza.com Sundays: Caroline Dahl Boogie-woogie piano. 11am-1:30pm. Free. Mama’s Royal Cafe, 387 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-2361.
Concerts 05/08-09: Marin Oratorio “Handel’s Genius.” Opera “Acis and Galatea,” Organ Concerto and other works by Handel. With John Fenstermaker, organ. 8pm May 8; 3pm May 9. 8pm. $15-20. College of Marin Fine Arts Center, Laurel Ave.
and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield. 485-9687. www.marinoratorio.org 05/09: Russian Chamber Orchestra Mother’s Day concert. Works by Handel, Scriabin and Shostakovich. With Marilyn Thompson, piano. 3-4pm. $18-22. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 664-1760. www.russianchamberorch.org
Theater/Auditions 05/07-08: Ascension of the Blues Musical theater experience which tells the tale of American blues music. 8-11pm. $30-35. Mill Valley Masonic Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 389-6637. www.woodsmv.com 05/07-16: ‘Big :The Musical’ The Stapleton Theatre Company presents a musical theater rendition of the 1988 movie. 7:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $14-20. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 454-5759. www.stapletontheatreco.org 05/07-30: ‘Owners’ Dark comedy by
Artist Elisabeth Setten takes a break from ‘exploring indigenous dyeing techniques.’
renowned British playwright Caryl Churchill. $25. AlterTheater Ensemble, 1701 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. www.altertheater.org 05/08: ‘Carthage’ MTC New Works presents a staged reading of the 2009 David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize winner. By Emily Schwend. 7pm. Free. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org
Through 05/15: ‘The Rhubarb Revue Now in 3-D’ 49th annual community cabaret style, comedy/variety show. Shows May 7-8 and May 14-15 7:30pm. Bring dinner. Rhubarb treats available. $20. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill valley. 383-3691. www.tamvalley.org Through 05/22: The Big Knife By Clifford Odets. 7:30pm Fridays; 6:30pm Saturdays. $15-25. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 454-6422. www.thebelrose.com
Art 05/07-06/01:‘Figuratively Speaking’ Figure Artists Glen Miller, Oola Mar, Ayris Hatton, Larry Bencich display their approaches to depictions of the human body. Opening reception with guitarist James Sterritt at 6pm on May 7. 11am-6pm. elsewhere gallery, 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 747 8696. www.elsewhere.com
05/07-06/02:’Get Covered’ Celebration Party and Exhibition Marin Magazine’s contest winner Edgar Soberon’s still life paintings. Celebration event 5-8pm May 7. Gallery Bergelli, 483 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 945-9454. www.bergelli.com
05/07-16: 20th Annual Spring Art Show Group exhibition in the Maurice Del Mue Galleries. Opening reception 6:30-9pm May 7. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888. www.sgvcc.org
05/08: Susan Hall Mother’s Day Open Studios Painting and ceramic studio in the heart of the natural environment which inspires her work. 11am-5pm. No charge. Studio Hall, 11510 CA Route 1, Point Reyes Station. 663-8761. www. susanhallart.com
Through 05/09: Marin Arts Council 2010 Open Studios and Festival Various locations. Check website for all the details about this cool, annual, local event. 11am-6pm. Free. Marin Arts Council, 906 Fourth St., San Rafael. 499-8350. www.marinarts.org Through 05/09: Nancy Cicchetti Oil paintings, monotypes, watercolors and drawings. On display as part of Marin Open Studios 2010. 11am-6pm May 8-9. Free. Nancy’s studio, 119 Laurel Ave., San Anselmo. 453-6880. www.ncicchetti.com Through 05/09: Open Studios Karen Seaver Photography “HOG” series and KMW glass art studios. Part of Marin Open Studios 2010. Free. Seaver Photography Studio, 68 Sotelo Way, Novato, CA 94945. 892-5707. www.PicturePeace.com
Through 05/09: Paula Fava, Pallavi Sharma and Dorothy Nissen “Transitions;” Fava, paintings and photography. “Far From Home: A Travelling Tale.” Pallavi Sharma, recent works. Gallery closed on Tuesdays. 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org Through 05/23:‘Make It Shine’ Artists of MarinMOCA Juried Spring Exhibition. Free. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www. marinmoca.org
Through 05/23: Marin Arts 2010 Open Studios Open studios event and celebration. 11am-6pm. Free Marin Arts Council, 906 4th St., San Rafael. 459-4440. www.marinarts.org
Through 05/23: Marin Society of Artists 2010 Spring Rental Show Exhibit of artworks 32 PACIFIC SUN MAY 7 – MAY 13, 2010
for rent. 11am-4pm. Free. 2010 Spring Rental Show, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-9561. www.marinsocietyofartists.com Through 05/28:‘Global Paw Prints’ Animals around the globe photographed by Allison Levenson. Free. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. www.millvalleylibrary.org
Through 05/29: Falkirk Juried Exhibition Annual Donna Seager gallery juried exhibition. Artworks in all media by forty Marin and Bay Area artists. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
Through 05/30: KWMR’s 8th Annual Art Exhibit and Auction “Homegrown Radio.” Silent fundraising art auction. Closing event 3-5pm May 30. See website for more details. Free. Toby’s Gallery, Main St., Point Reyes Station. 663-8068, ext. 3. www.kwmr.org
Through 06/04: Art of the Automobile Opening reception 6-9pm May 8 after the May Madness downtown parade. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org/
Through 06/13:‘H2O: The Watery Medium in Art’ Group exhibtion. Deborah O’Grady, large format photographs John de Lormimier, paintings. ‘The Latin Photo Project.’ From Gallery Route One. 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org
Through 06/30:‘Ancient Process: New Perspectives’ Elisabeth Setten, new works on paper exploring indigenous dyeing techniques. 9am-5pm. Free. Bear Valley Visitor Center, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station. 464-5100. www.nps. gov/pore/index.htm
Through 07/04: Jan Gross and Gael Hunt Exhibition Pastels, monotypes and mixed media works. Opening Reception 3-5pm May 30. Landscapes, 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr., San Geronimo. 488-0105. Through 07/15:‘Where You Are’ Exhibition of mixed media artwork inspired by environmental issues. Open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Free. Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing # 200, Novato. 459-4440. www.marinarts.org Through 09/30:‘Artistic Sausalito’ Free exhibit featuring original works by artists from the 1940s and ‘50s who gave Sausalito its reputation as an art colony. Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Free. Sausalito Historical Society, 420 Litho St.,, Sausalito. 289-4117. www. sausalitohistoricalsociety.com
Talks/Lectures 05/07: Marin Audubon Society Speaker Series “The Natural Wonders of the Range of Light.” With John Muir Laws, artist, researcher and author of Sierra Nevada guidebook. 8-9pm. Free. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon. 388-2821. www.marinaudubon.org 05/08: Jewish Museum Lecture Educator Susanne Strimling will give a lecture about the “Reinventing Ritual: Contemporary Art and Design for Jewish Life” exhibition on display through October 3. 11am-noon. Free. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 927-5005. www.larkspurlibrary.org 05/08: Visions of Marin Author Talk Marin author/photographers Richard Blair and Kathleen Goodwin will give a talk and slide show about the process of creating their book, “Visions of Marin.” 2-3pm. Free. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 927-5005. www.larkspurlibrary.org
05/11: Education and Brain Development Talk With award-winning author and brain development specialist, Jane Healy discussing her new book, “Different Learners.” 7-9pm. Free. Greenwood School, 17 Buena Vista Ave., Mill Valley, 388-0495. www.greenwoodschool.org 05/11: Marin Clean Energy Talk Find out how