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Live music 12/03: Doc Kraft Dance music. 8:30pm. $5. Seahorse Restaurant & Bar, 305 Harbor, gate 5, Sausalito. 601-7858. www.sausalitoseahorse.com 12/03: Macy Blackman Rockin’ boogie and blues. 7pm. Saylor’s Restaurant & Bar, 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1512. www.saylorsrestaurantandbar.com 12/03: Mark Karan and Jemimah Puddleduck (Jam) Karan is best known for performing with the extended Grateful Dead family as the lead guitarist with Bob Weir and RatDog. 7:3011pm. $20-30. Palm Ballroom - Seafood Peddler, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 389-5072. www. murphyproductions.com 12/03: Rubber Souldiers Featuring David Gans, the Rowan Brothers and Joshua Zucker. 8:30pm. $10-12. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 12/03: Tina Marzell Jazz vocalist. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass, 8-10:30pm. No cover. Max’s, 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera. 497-2462. www.maxsworld.com 12/04: Bobo Tempo Eclectic folk. 9pm Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. www.myspace/smileysschoonersaloon 12/04: Bobo Tempo Eclectic folk. 9pm Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. www.smileyssaloon.com
12/04: Johnny Vegas and his HIgh Rollers Holiday rock and soul review. 8:30pm. $15. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 12/04: JoJo Diamond Rock. 9:30pm The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com
12/04: Kathy and Carol Traditional folk tunes, originals and Carter family songs. 8-10:15pm. $15-20. Eric Schoenberg Guitars, 106 Main St., Tiburon. 789-0846. www.om28.com 12/04: Mike Angel Group Jazz, pop. 7-10pm. Saylor’s Restaurant & Bar, 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1512. www.saylorsrestaurantandbar.com
12/04: Mitch Wood’s Boogie Woogie Holiday Extravaganza Boogie woogie favorites. 8pm. $21-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600 . www.142throckmortontheatre.org
12/05: Belle Monroe and her Brewglass Boys Rancho Debut. In the bar 4pm. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com
12/05: Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society with Erika Alstrom Swing and jazz standards. 1-4pm. Free. 19 Broadway Niteclub, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com 12/05: James Barbour Holiday Concert An evening of song and laughter with classic holiday songs. sung by Broadway veteran James Barbour with Scott DeTurk and Kimberly Jensen. 7pm. $30-40. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org
12/07: Mari Mack and Livin’ Like Kings “Some Kinda Blues.” Bluerose Roadhouse every Tuesday night at the Belrose. 8-10pm. Belrose Theatre, 1415 5th Ave, San Rafael. 332-2755. www.marimackmusic.com 12/07: Noel Jewkes Quartet Jazz. 8-11pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., gate 5, Sausalito. 945-9016. www.sausalitoseahorse.com 12/07: Swing Fever Featuring Bryan Gould performing music of Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www. panamahotel.com 12/08: Gold Diggers Trio Americana. 8pm No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax.
Join the ‘Conversation’ with the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Dec. 9 in Mill Valley.
F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 3 — F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 1 0 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar 485-1005. www.ironspringspub.com 12/08: Mwanza Furaha Jazz. 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com
harp, oboe, lutes, classical guitars and handbells. 7:30-9pm. $25-30. Church of Saint Raphael, 1104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 479-8100. www.marinsymphony.org
12/08: Teja Gerken, Jeff Titus, CR Saikley
12/04: Triskela Trio Holiday Harp Concert
Fingerstyle guitar showcase. 9pm The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com 12/09: Moomaw Country rock. 8pm Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. www.smileyssaloon.com 12/09: Pamela Joy Trio Jazz standards. With John Herbst, keyboard; Jon Hoy, bass and guitar. 6-9pm. No cover. Jason’s Restaurant, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae. 922-2427. www.jasonsrestaurant.com 12/09: Pop Fiction 8-piece party band. 8:30pm. $10-15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com 12/09: Wanda Stafford Jazz. With Si Perkoff and Hal Solin. 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www. panamahotel.com 12/10: High Beams With Eric Levy of Garag Mahal. 9pm $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. http://www.19broadway.com 12/10: Mad Maggies Celtic, Americana. 9pm Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. www.smileyssaloon.com 12/10: Metal Shop plus The Butlers 80s rock. 9pm. $10-13. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
With Diana Stork, Shawna Spiteri and Portia Diwa. 7:30-9:30pm. $20. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Bayview Ave., Belvedere. 650-346-7979. www.triskelaharptrio.com
Concerts 12/03-11: Novato Music Association Chorus “Celebrate the Season.” Annual concert series with holiday sing-a-longs and traditional carols. 8pm Dec. 3; 2pm Dec. 4 and 11. $5-18. St. Vincent’s Chapel, 1 St. Vincent’s Dr., San Rafael. 892-6553. www.nmachorus.com
12/03: S.F. Conservatory Marin Chamber Music Bring food donation for the Marin Food Bank. 8pm. Free. Novato United Methodist Church, 1473 South Novato Blvd., Novato. 892-9896. 12/04: Holiday Concert by Candlelight Holiday music featuring the chamber chorus and vocal soloists of the Marin Symphony accompanied by
12/05: Holiday Concert by Candlelight Holiday music featuring the chamber chorus and vocal soloists of the Marin Symphony accompanied by harp, oboe, lutes, classical guitars and handbells. 4-5:30pm. $25-30. Church of Saint Raphael, 1104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 479-8100. www.marinsymphony.org
12/09: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble “Conversation Pieces.” Works by Schumann, Steven Snowden, Tom Johnson. 8pm $15-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com
12/09: MUSAE: Women’s Vocal Ensemble Women’s choral repertoire and new explorations of the Middle Ages and Renaissance music. 8pm. $15-20. Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza, Tiburon. 435-1853. www.landmarks-society.org
12/10-11: Mayflower Community Chorus “Holiday Magic.” 8pm $5-$17. Showcase Theater, Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org
Dance 12/04-05: Stapleton Ballet’s Nutcracker The timeless tale of Clara and her adventures with the Nutcracker are brought to life by a cast of more than 200 dancers of all ages. Meet characters after matinee. 1 and 5pm. $18-30. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 454-5759. www.stapletonschool.org
Theater/Auditions 12/04: Bay Area Playback’s ‘Holy Daze’ Come share your holiday stories, past and present, and see them performed via improv. 3-4:30pm. $5-10, kids free San Rafael First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr., San Rafael. 453-8716. www,bayareaplayback.com 12/08:‘Acid Test’ Staged reading from Playwright’s Lab. Written by Lynne Kaufman. David Ford, director. 7:30pm $10-20 donation 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com 12/10:‘A Christmas Memory’ Candlelight Performance of Truman Capote’s classic Christmas story. Coffee and dessert reception follow. 7-9pm. $25. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Ave., Ross. 456-1102. www.stjohnsross.org/tour Through 12/05:‘Happy Now?’ West Coast premiere directed by Jasson Minadakis. See website for showtimes. $20-53. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org Through 12/05: Fringe of Marin “26th Fall Season.” Two programs of 13 new Bay Area one-act plays and solos. See website for names of plays and performance details. 7:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. 7:30-9:30pm. $10-18. Dominican College, Meadowlands Hall, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 673-3131. www.fringeofmarin.com
Through 12/12:‘Pride and Prejudice’ Jane Austen’s classic tale brought to the stage by the Ross DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 9, 2010 PACIFIC SUN 31