End Ave., San Rafael. 454-6372. www.aacm.org 02/25: '101 Years of Broadway' Neil Berg's straight from Broadway musical revue. 8pm.$2045. Marin Veteran's Memorial Theatre, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org
Theater/Auditions 02/18-20: Ross Valley Players RAW Festival Featuring "Hell in the Hand Basket" by Robert F. Bradford; "Work in Progress" by John Levine; "Wallace Strikes Out for Heaven" by Stanton Klose and "Lo Mein and Tequila" by Angelina Liongueras-Altimes. 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com
02/24-25: 7th Annual Writers with Attitude Featuring eight short staged readings of the newest works from the Playwrights’ Lab. 7:30pm. $15-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600 . www.142throckmortontheatre.org Through 02/20: ‘Seagull’ By Anton Chekhov. New version by Libby Appel, from a literal translation by Allison Horsley. Directed by Jasson Minadakis. See website for showtimes. $15-53. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org Through 03/13: ‘Angel Street’ The Novato Theater Company presents this psychological thriller. 8pm Thurs.-Sat.; 3pm Sun. See websites for more detail. $20-22. Novato Theater Company Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. 8834498. www.novatotheatercompany.org
Comedy 02/18: Mort Sahl In his trademark V-neck
with figurative art in various mediums. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 11am-6pm. Free. Marin Arts Council, 906 4th St., San Rafael. 666-2442 . www.marinarts.org
Through 02/26: Open Craft and Sculpture exhibit Three dimensional works group
The spies who came in from the cold
exhibition. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin Society of Artists Gallery, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454 9561. www.marinsocietyofartists.org
RED delivers. The comic popcornthriller with the cast of all-star familiars (of a certain age) is a bright-enough spark for a dark winter’s night. Without a serious bone in its threadbare body—higher-ups in Washington are trying to take out former CIA black ops known as “Retired: Extremely Dangerous” or REDs—the yarn begins in sub- No one ‘comes out of retirement’ quite like urban Ohio where ex-agent Bruce Willis Helen Mirren. enjoys his solitary pretend life, having no apparent need for his deadly skill set. He has a long-distance flirtation with his pension check provider, Mary-Louise Parker. They share an enthusiasm for romance novels. When this blissful scenario erupts irreversibly, Bruce’s ever-reliable Die Hard persona kicks in and we’re off on a scenic spree to collect the rest of the band of ex-assassins: Morgan Freeman in a New Orleans retirement home; John Malkovich among the alligators in the Everglades; and Helen Mirren at her Vermonty B&B—while government agent Karl Urban determines how to rub out the band of wrinklies. Everybody sports the noisiest guns but Parker, who manages to murder us all with her droll one-liners.—Richard Gould
Through 02/27: ‘Four Greek Windows’ Photography of Greece by Norm Catalano, Richard D. James, Glenn Steiner and Rose Steiner. 10am-5pm. Free. Maurice Del Mue Galleries, San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888, ext.252. www.sgvcc.org Through 02/27: Peter de Swart Sculpture. Lukas Felzmann, photography; Tom Soltsz, plein air paintings. 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www. bolinasmuseum.org
Through 02/28: ‘Truly Massive Landscape Photographs’ Robert Anthony Prichard, large scale landscape photographs. 9am-5pm. Free. Tiburon Town Hall, 1550 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 435-9880. www.photographica.us Through 03/07: ‘Life in Full Color’ Cara Brown, watercolors. 7am-3pm weekdays; 8am-3pm weekends. Anthony Miceli Gallery, 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr., San Geronimo. 488-0105. www.lifeinfullcolor.net Through 03/12: ‘Can Do’ Artworks made from cans or reference “can” in some way draws attention to issues of waste and recycling. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
Through 03/17: Baulines Craft Guild Master Show “Paths in Studio Craft.” The celebrat-
accounts of life with teen children who believe that music did not exist before the iPod. 8pm. $10-15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
ed guild, renowned for its apprentice program presents a group show. 9am-5pm. Free. Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing # 200, Novato. 666-2442 . www.marinarts.org Through 03/26: Fred Lyon Photographic visual journey through the streets of San Francisco & Sausalito in the 40s-50s as seen through the lens of an S.F. native. 9am-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ index.html
Art
Talks/Lectures
02/25-04/03: ‘Sleeping With the Anemones,’‘Reflections on Water’ Dorothy Nissen,
02/20: Buddhist Medicine with Devatara Holman Devatara Holman, MA, MS, LAc, will
sweater, with the day’s newspaper tucked under his arm, enjoy an evening of sharp wit with the legendary comedian. 8pm. $30-40. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 3839600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com
02/23: Sean Peabody, Kevin Young and Friends Relatable and undeniably hilarious
altered books and related objects. Plus, group exhibition reflecting on contemporary issues of global warming, acid rain, water consumption and tideline. Opening reception 3-5pm Feb. 27. 11am-5pm. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org
Through 02/20: ‘Mark Chatterley: New Works’ Features large scale ceramic sculptures placed throughout the garden terraces surrounding the gallery. 10am-5pm. Free. a new leaf gallery|sculpture site, 23588 Highway 121, Sonoma. 707-933-1300. www.sculpturesite.com
Through 02/20: 26th Annual January Juried Show Oakland Museum curator, Rene de Guzman, juror. Works by 34 artists. Open 11am-5pm. Closed Tuesdays. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org Through 02/25: Edythe Bresnahan Paintings by the former art dept. chair at Dominican University. 10am-5pm. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org Through 02/26: ‘Go Figure’ Marin Arts Council exhibition celebrates the human body
ViDEO
teach Buddhist medicine practices. 6:30-9:30pm. $5-20. Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda Del Prado, Novato. 650-349-2651. www.rahmgroup.org 02/21: Marin Gray Panthers “Ending the Creed of Greed: When Corporations Dont Rule the World.” Professor Mike Whitty speaks about corporate dominance, limits of capitalism, how to change it and about PG&E SmartMeter problems. 1:30-3:30pm. Free. The Redwoods Activities Room, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 453-1550. www.greypanthersmarin.org
02/23: The A List Series with Warren Hellman An evening of conversation with the musician/philathropist. 7pm. $12-15. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600 . www.142throckmortontheatre.org
02/24: Exploring Opera: A Director’s Journey Evening with Lotfi Mansouri who will discuss his new autobiography. 1:30-3:30pm. $15-20. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org
02/24: Marine Mammal Speaker Series ‘Bio-Acoustics and Ocean Noise’ Michael Stocker will explore bio-acoustic modalities, using bio-sonar for echolocate. He will also share
his work in marine research and policy focused on the impacts of human-generated noise. 6:309:30pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace. army.mil/bmvc/index.html
Readings 02/18: Mark Hertsgaard “Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/19: ‘Cyberfeasts and Foodstocks’ Signing/bookreading. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/20: Elise Ballard “Epiphany; True Stories of Sudden Insight.” Award-winning movie director turned author shares stories of Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou. 4-5:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/22: Jonathan Evison The author presents his novel “West of Here.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/23: Laura Furman Furman talks about “The Mother Who Stayed: Stories.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/24: Jasmin Darznik Darznik discusses “The Good Daughter.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com. 02/25: Susan Conley The author talks about “The Foremost Good Fortune.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com.
Film Events 02/25-27: Geography of Hope Film Festival From surfing to spirituality, West Marin’s first-ever film festival spotlights the theme of “Reflections on Water” in features, documentaries, shorts, animated films. See website for details. Dance Palace, 503 B St., Pt. Reyes Station. 669-7559. www.ptreyesbooks.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 02/18: MWPAC Reception Marin Women’s Political Action Committee reception to meet our new officers, new members, old friends and share ideas for the coming year. 6-8pm. $5. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St., San Rafael. 4851040. www.mwpac.org. 02/19: February Book Sale Featuring nature, crime and travel plus fiction in hard cover, soft cover and more. 9am-4:30pm. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292. www.millvalleylibrary.org. 02/23: Sausalito Village Anniversary Event Sausalito Village, providing older residents with ways to remain in their homes as they age, will hold an event for members and prospective members wishing to gain info and contribue to 2011 planning. 11:30am-2pm. Sausalito Woman’s Club, 120 Central Ave., Sausalito. 332-5457. Wednesdays: Lunchtime Duplicate Bridge If you need a partner call Leona. Bring lunch. 10:30am2:30pm. $5 per session Pickleweed Park, 50 Canal St., San Rafael. 453-1430.
Kid Stuff 02/18: Mama & Papa Sing Learn to communicate love through lullabies with Julia Norton. 12:30pm. Creekside Room, Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. www.millvalleylibrary.org. 02/18: Movie Night For Kids "The Spy Next Door." Pizza and popcorn provided. 5:30pm. $10 suggested donation. For grades 3-5. BelvedereTiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., TIburon. 789-2665. www.bel-tib-lib.org 02/23: Teddy Bear Storytime "Bear in the Air" will be read by author Susan Meyers. Bring your teddy! Corte Madera Children's Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera. 924-6382. www.marinlibrary.org <
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