The April Verch band will string along audiences this Sunday at the Dance Palace.
11-11-11 Doc Kraft Dance Band Nov 12 Dinner Gala Show Nov 13 Tito Son de Cuba Salsa Nov 17 Joan Getz Jazz Nov 18 Chris Haugen Jazz Folk Nov 19 James Henry Jungle Funk Nov 20 Mazacote Salsa Band Nov 23 Marcelo & Seth Tango NOVEMBER 12 Reding/Fleming Family Installation 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org
ages. 7-4pm. Free. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 883-2651. www.marin bonsai.org
Through 11/13:‘Legends of the Bay Area: Manuel Neri’ Two and three-dimensional works
11/13: How to Contact and Work with Angels With CeCe Converse, Tana Newberry, Ser-
by Manuel Neri inspired by Japanese figures and landscapes. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org Through 11/15: Fall Group Show Group exhibition with works by James Leonard, Susan McDonnell, Jennifer Li, Greg Ragland, Paul Pratchenko, Daniel Tousignant, Sanjay Vora, Tim Weldon and Allen Winn. 11am-4pm. Free. Gallery Bergelli, 483 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 945-9454. www.bergelli.com
afina Andrews and Kimberly Marooney. 6:45-10pm. $10-25, sliding scale. Novato Oaks Inn , 215 Alameda Del Prado, Novato. . www.rahmgroup.org 11/14:‘A History of Corte Madera’ Artifacts, anecdotes and vintage photos with historian/long time resident Jana Haehl’s lecture. Dessert by LaVier catering. Reservations required. 7:30-9:30pm. $5 suggested donation. Mimi the Sardine Corte Madera Store, 305 Montecito Ave., Suite A, Corte Madera. 924-9222. www.mimithesardine.com
Through 11/23:‘Celebrating Jewish Life in Marin’ Norm Levin, photography. 8am-6pm. Free. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 499-1403. www.marinjcc.org
Through 11/29:‘Four Marin County Masters and Student Show’ Works by Dorallen Davis, Barbara Lawrence and Carol Smith Myer, paintings; Susan Hontalas, ceramics. Free. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. www.marinarts.org Through 11/29: Jean-Marc Brugeilles “Supercosmos of Dreams.� Brugeilles’ first solo show outside Europe. Free. elsewhere Gallery, 1828 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax. 747-8696. www.elsewhere.com
Through 11/30:‘Le Monde de Dava: Paris Reflections’ Photography of Paris by Dava. Reception 4-7 pm Nov. 13. 10:30am-5pm. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888. www.sgvcc.org
Through 11/30: Veronica Buros Kleinberg “Pairings.� Early artworks by Veronica Buros Kleinbeg thematically paired with her recent works. Opening reception 4-7pm Nov. 13. 10am-5pm. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888. www.sgvcc.org
Through 12/11: Betty Woolfolk, Pt. Reyes; Artists Book Show, Madeline Hope “Vaporization.�“The Museum of Curious Thought / Vintage Science Wing.�“The Wilds of Pt. Reyes.� 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One , 11101 Highway One , Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org Through 12/31: Sam Francis Original prints and works on paper. 11am-5pm. Free. Robert Green Fine Arts, 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 381-8776. www.rgfineart.com
Talks/Lectures 11/11-12: Marin Bonsai Fall Show Celebrate fall color with an extensive display of bonsai, demonstrations 7pm Fri, 11am & 1.30pm Sat, raffles, vendor and bonsai sales, silent auction (Fri only). Fun for all
11/16:‘The Islands of San Francisco Bay’ “The Islands of San Francisco Bay�, book talk and slide show focused on Island ecology, the birds, animals, plants and Island topography. 6:30-8pm. Free. The Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 608-3604. 11/16: Isreal: The Challenge of Power Talk by Rabbi Donniel Hartman, Ph.D. 7pm. $18-20. Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org
DINNER GALA & MIXER Doors 8:00pm $INNER 3HOW s AFTER PM
TU E S D A Y N I G H T C O M E D Y
MARK PITTA & FRIENDS Every Tuesday The Best in Stand Up Comedy Fri., Nov. 11 & Fri., Nov. 18 s PM 3AT .OV 3UN .OV s PM
Thoroughly Modern Millie The High-Spirited Musical Romp!
3ATURDAY .OVEMBER s PM
Mitch Woods’ International Boogie Woogie Blowout
Featuring Kenny “Blues Boss� Wayne, Mitch Woods, Caroline Dahl, Wendy DeWitt and Todd Morgan
3UNDAY .OVEMBER s PM
A Carlin Home Companion with Kelly Carlin
Featuring
4HURSDAY .OVEMBER s PM
FELY TCHACO and BAND
Renowned Sociologist and Sports Consultant An A-List Conversation with Bruce Macgowan
Fashion Show Live Music Comedy Poetry and More!
Dr. Harry Edwards
3ATURDAY .OVEMBER s PM
San Francisco Music Club Jimmy Dillon & Lorin Rowan plus Band & Special Guest Sakai Saturday Pre-Release Party – Songs from new CD “Love and Freedom�
3UNDAY .OVEMBER s PM
Will Durst
Electoral Countdown Madness Comedy for people who read....
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FUNTIME PRESENTS
11/18: Cover Your Assets: How to Minimize the Risks of Doing Business Consultants find out how you can stay out of legal and financial trouble. Q&A with attorney Sandy Shepard and insurance broker Adam Wolfson. 7:30-10am. $35-40. McInnis Park Golf Center Restaurant, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. 944-7459. www.BACNetwork.com
Wednesdays: Marin History Museum Gallery Tour Join local legend Jeff Craemer for a gallery tour of the “Marin Independent Journal: 150 Years of Ink� exhibition. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin History Museum, 1125 B St., San Rafael. 454-8538. www.marinhistory.org
Readings 11/14: An Evening of Poetry Friends of the Marin City Library presents an evening of poetry featuring Kevin Simmonds and Lynne Thompson who will read from their own work and the Black poetry canon. Refreshments will be served. 7-8:30pm. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Marin City. 332-0374.
11/15: Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page at Book Passage, Ferry Bldg. “Food Lover’s Guide to Wine.� 6pm. Free. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco. 835-1020. www.bookpassage.com 11/15: Daniel Polikoff “In the Image of Orpheus: Rilke: A Soul History.� Polikoff tells the inner story of Rilke’s literary career, tracing the interweaving lines of the poet’s life and art. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
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