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10/08: Gallery Talk “Painting: The Rosetta Stone,” informal slide presentation/lecture about painting with John McNamara. 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Gallery Bergelli, 483 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 9459454. www.bergelli.com
Soul provider Considered the primary bridge between Western medicine and the more spiritually focused healing systems of the East, DEEPAK CHOPRA became a household name after the publication of his book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, in 1993. Since those early years, Chopra has gained praise as a doctor, scientist, writer and most often as a spiritual guide for many seeking to improve physical and spiritual well-being. Having just released a novel of historical fiction, Muhammad, Chopra heads to Marin County to discuss this latest work Still of sound body and mind, Monday at and to offer insights as to how all humans Marin Center. can live up to the highest visions we have of ourselves—both inside and out. Join Chopra and learn how to reinvent your body and resurrect your soul on Monday, Oct. 4, 730pm at Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, Ave. of The Flags, San Rafael. 415/499-6800. $35-$75.—Dani Burlison
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10/01-09: Smuin Ballet Fall program includes a world premiere by choreographer Trey McIntyre set to music by the Shins, “Bluegrass/Slyde” and classic ballet with Brahm’s “Haydn Variations.” 8pm. $20-62. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. 978-2787. www.smuinballet.org
10/01: Mort Sahl 8pm. $30. 142 Throck-
Theater/Auditions 10/02: Bay Area Playback Theatre Improvisational theater in which the true personal stories told by audience members are transformed on the spot into creative theater pieces. 7:30-9:30pm. $18. Belrose Theatre, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 499-8528. www. bayareaplayback.com 10/07:‘Not A Genuine Black Man’ San Francisco’s longest running one-man show comes to Marin for one night. Brian Copeland shares his story of identity and cultural diversity. 8pm. $20-40. Showcase Theater, Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 457-5025. www.fairhousingmarin.com
Through 10/03:‘The Philadelphia Story’ Novato Theater Company presents the classic 1939 comic play that made Katherine Hepburn a star. 8pm Thurs.-Sat. 3pm matinee on Sun. $12-22. Novato Theater Company Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org
Through 10/10:‘In the Red and Brown Water’ Part One of “The Brother/Sister Plays Trilogy.” West Coast Premiere by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Directed by Ryan Rilette. See website for showtimes. $20-53. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org Through 10/17:‘November ‘ Ross Valley Players presents David Mamet’s political comedy about bad behavior in high places. James Dunn directs. Visit website for performance dates and special events. 8pm. $15-25. Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com Through 10/24:‘Intimate Apparel’ AlterTheater Ensemble presents Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s play about an African-American seamstress in 1905 who creates lingerie for prostitutes and society women. 8pm Thurs.-Sun. 8-10:15pm. $25. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. www.altertheater.org 28 PACIFIC SUN OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 7, 2010
morton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600 . www.142throckmortontheatre.org. 10/02: Fall In to Comedy Improv Play improv games, create scenes, songs, poems and dances spontaneously. Learn how improvisation can positively influence your life. Noon-2pm. $17. Elan Fitness Center, 230 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo. 256-2470. www.elanfitness.com 10/08 Firesign Theatre "I Think We're All Bozos on this Bus." 8pm. $40-50. Showcase Theatre, Marin Center, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org or www.firesigntheatre.com.
Art 10/02-11/14:‘New Exhibitions’ “Life Work.” Ken Botto, new works. “House & Garden.” Five photographers examine Botto’s house and yard. “Coastal Marin Artists.” Mickey Murch, site-specific installation 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org 10/02:‘Rock Of Our Ages’ Exhibition of work by three Jewish rock photographers. 4-6pm. Free. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org 10/03: First Sunday Open Studios More than 40 working artists, in three buildings, will open their doors to public. 11-4pm. Free. Novato Arts Center, 501 Palm Dr., Novato. 883-1066. www.novatoartscenter.org 10/04-11/01:‘New Works’ 25 new paintings by Georgia Annwell. Opening reception 5pm Oct. 8. 11am-9pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St., San Rafael. 472-4628. www.artatgeorgiaannwell.com 10/08:‘The Art of Beauty’ Art salon hosted by Avalon owner Jennifer Lebsack features the work of painter Patti Oji, stone sculptor Arin Wiscomb and jewelry designer Leslie Lawton. 5-9pm. Free. Avalon Salon, 1016 B. St., San Rafael. 454-9616. 10/08: 2nd Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael Join Art Works Downtown and numerous merchants up and down Fourth St. for art shows, gallery receptions, open studios, refreshments and inspiration. 5-8pm. Free. Various locations, Downtown Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.
Through 10/02: Marin Society of Artists Fall Rental Show Artworks to rent from the MSA Gallery. 11-4pm. Free. Fall Rental Show, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 454 -9561. www.marinsocietyofartists.org
Through 10/03: 6th Annual Fall National Juried Exhibition “Speaking of Solitude,” Juried by SFMOMA artists gallery director Maria Medua. Free. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org
Through 10/07: Catherine Moreno Retrospective Landscape works from the late 1990s to the present. 10am-6pm. Free. Catherine Moreno, 487 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. www.cathmoreno.com
Through 10/18:‘Flotsam and Jetsam’ Art Exhibit An astonishing assortment of found objects from the shorelines of S.F. Bay have been recreated into art by artists Peter Tonningsen and Mark Olivier. 9am-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace. army.mil/bmvc/index.html
Through 10/24: Zea Morvitz, Madeline Nieto Hope, Anne-Katrin Spiess, and Vickisa “12 Views from the Countryside.” Morvitz, graphite drawings. “After Hours Stuff.” Hope. “Nothingness Projects / Journey to Green Horizons.” Spiess, new works. 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. 663-1347. www. galleryrouteone.org
Through 10/27:‘Colorful Women and ‘Scapes’ Group exhibition. Opening reception 6-8pm Oct. 1. Free. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 459-2981. www.cityofmillvalley.org
More than the ivories will be tickled at the Rafael’s Oct. 6 screening of Chris Felver’s doc on jazz pianist Cecil Taylor, below.
Through 10/8:‘Selected Works’ Randall Sexton, paintings. In the Gail Van Dyke Atrium Gallery 8am7pm. Free. Marin Cancer Institute, 1350 South Eliseo Dr., Greenbrae. 461-9000. Through 11/12:‘New Avenues’ Exhibition of digitally influenced art juried by David Hamill. Reception 5-8pm Oct. 8. Closing party 5-8pm Nov. 12. 10am-5pm. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown. org Through 11/13: Falkirk Bi-Annual Juried Exhibition Group exhibition of works by Marin and Bay Area artists. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www. falkirkculturalcenter.org
Through 11/18:‘Las Expresiones: Celebrating Latino Artists of the Bay Area’ Showcase of works by Latino artists from around the Bay Area. 9am-5pm. Free. Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing #200, Novato. 666-2442 . www. marinarts.org Through12/23:‘Fall Fashionings’ Group show featuring Marin county painters depicting large works influenced by the fall season. Noon-4pm. Free. Mona Lease Gallery, 39 Greenbrae Boardwalk, Greenbrae. 461-3718. www.monaleasegallery.com
Talks/Lectures 10/04: Deepak Chopra Evening of body-mind wisdom with the acclaimed author in a rare Marin appearance. 7:30-9:30pm. $35-75. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 435-9181. www.deepakinmarin.com 10/05: Laptop PC Lab One-hour help sessions. Bring your own laptop. Pre-registration required. No Macs. 3-4pm. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Rm 427, San Rafael. 499-6058. www. marinlibrary.org 10/05: Living Green Tips Talk about eco-friendly