5:30. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3438.
Gallery Bergelli
Gallery Route One Through Mar 4, “Photography: A Fine Art,” featuring the work of Tim Fleming, Alan Plisskin and Sister Adele Rowland. Reception, Jan 21, 4pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.
Marin History Museum Ongoing, “Treasures from the Vault,” local artifacts; also, “Ranching and Rockin’ at Olompali” features history of State Park; also, “Growing the Future: Farming Families of Marin.” Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael. Tues-Fri, plus second and third Sat monthly, 11 to 4. 415.454.8538.
Marin Society of Artists
‘BORDERS’ Ceramic by Tiffany Schmierer (above) and work from 12 others show as ‘Baker’s Dozen’ at Quicksilver Mine Co. See Openings, p30.
5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 9; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.584.7357.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Feb 4, “Year of the Dragon 4710,” celebrating the Lunar New Year, featuring Cynthia Tom and Leland Wong, curated by Naomi Lasley and Season Leef. 6780 Depot St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
Sebastopol Gallery Ongoing, “Moments of Vision,” featuring sculptures of bronze, stone and cast stone by Colin Lambert. Reception, Jan 21, 5pm. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.
Sonoma County Museum Through Jan 22, “Singgalot,” Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition on history of Filipino immigrants in America. Through Feb 5, “Customized: The Art and History of the Bicycle,” with
bicycle innovations, art bikes, regional history and more. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Mar 18, “Undiscovered,” features five dynamic artists from Sonoma County. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939. SVMA.
Steele Lane Community Center Through Feb 23, paintings by Kathy Cia White. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.543.3282.
Towers Gallery Jan 20-Apr 1, “Seasons,” including works by Nancy Burres, Jim Van Deren and many others. 240 N Cloverdale Blvd, Ste 2, Cloverdale. 707.894.4331.
University Art Gallery Jan 21, 6pm, “Art from the Heart,” benefit for University Art Gallery at SSU, featuring works by Sally Baker, Todd
Barricklow, Janice Best and others. Preview exhibits Jan 18 and 20, 11am to 8pm, and Jan 19, 11am to 4pm. $30. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.
MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Mar 2, “Lightscape/ Darkscape,” featuring artworks by Kala Art Institute students. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.
ARTrageous Gallery Ongoing, inaugural exhibit featuring Roberta Ahrens, Harriet Burge and others. 857 Grant Ave, Novato. TuesSat, 11 to 6, Sun 11 to 4, Thurs 11 to 8. 415.897.8444.
Falkirk Cultural Center Jan 20-Mar 9, “H2O: Fragility and Strength,” featuring works by California Society of Printmakers, juried by Don Soker. Reception, Jan 20 at
Through Jan 28, “Where in the World,” is an unjuried exhibit open to MSA members working in all media. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. MonThurs, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 12 to 4. 415.454.9561.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Jan 31, “Members Show,” featuring sculpture, painting, photography and more. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.
NAPA COUNTY Artists of the Valley Ongoing, mixed-media work of 57 artists in two Napa locations. 1398 First St, Napa. 707.265.9050.
Di Rosa Through Feb 11, “Looking at You Looking at Me,” featuring photography, video and other media selected from di Rosa collection by curator Robert Wuilfe. 5200 Carneros Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sat, 9:30am to 3pm. 707.226.5991.
Downtown Napa
Napa Valley Museum
Reserve Cigars and Farmers Organic Gin. Thu., Jan 19, 6-9pm. Baker Street Downtown, 1018 First St, Napa. 707.255.4434.
Through Jan 30, “Napa Valley: The People and the Landscapes,” featuring photographs of Vi Bottaro. An evening with Bottaro, Jan 20 at 5:30. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Mon, 10 to 5. 707.944.0500.
Fashion a Future
Sharpsteen Museum
Help prepare and serve free vegan meals every Sun afternoon; served at 5. Sun. Courthouse Square, Third Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. 707.701.3620.
Ongoing, dioramas depicting 1860s life at Brannan Hot Springs Resort, stagecoach, restored cottage and Disney producer Ben Sharpsteen’s Oscar. $3 donation. 1311 Washington St, Calistoga. Daily, 11 to 4. 707.942.5911.
Yountville Community Hall Jan 23-Mar 12, “Mustard and More” juried exhibit sponsored by Napa Valley Photographic Society. 6516 Washington St, Yountville.
A benefit fashion show raising funds to support Sloan House women’s shelter. Sun, Jan 22, 8pm. $15. Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Food Not Bombs
Roe v Wade Celebration Tour the new clinic for refreshments and conversation. Thu., Jan 19, 5:30pm. Women’s Health Specialists, 4415 Sonoma Hwy, Ste D, Santa Rosa. 707.537.1171.
Comedy
Field Trips
Holy City Zoo Reunion
Dave & Bill Hikes
Featuring Debi Durst, voice in “Nightmare before Christmas,” Susan Elliot, writer of “Laverne and Shirley” and others. Fri, Jan 20, 8pm. $18-$25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Events Bayer Farm Tending Every Fri, 3 to 6, all ages welcome to join LandPaths for garden care. Fri, 3-6pm. Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.524.9318.
Chinese New Year Fundraiser for Penglai, China, features cooking demonstration, lion and dragon dances, Dim Sum and wine. Sat, Jan 21, 1-4pm. $60. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.931.7575.
Cloverdale Old-Time Fiddle Festival
Ongoing, “Momentum: Art that Moves (Us),” second annual interactive public art exhibition ARTwalk. Free.. 707.257.2117. First Street and Town Center, Napa.
Food, raffles, workshops, crafts and plenty o’ fiddlin’. Jan 2122, 10am-5pm. $12.50 each day. Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Main Street., Cloverdale. 707.894.2067.
Gordon Huether
Cigar Social
Ongoing round two of “Art on
Features H Upmann 1844
Meet in the tasting room for a strenuous eight-mile, five-hour hike. Sat, Jan 21, 9:45am. Kunde Estate Winery, 10155 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.282.1531.
History Walking Tour Learn about historic downtown San Rafael with a tour by Marin History Museum. Every third Sat. $5 general; members free. Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael. www.marinhistory.org.
Star Party Come take a gaze through observatory’s three main telescopes. Sat, Jan 21, 7pm. $3-$8. Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.6979.
Film 49ers vs. Giants Watch Alex Smith crush Eli Manning in the big playoff game on the big screen. Jan 22 at 3:30. $8-$10. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.
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Through Jan 31, “Winter Group Show,” featuring works by gallery artists Bryn Craig, Willam DeBilzan and others. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454.
F1RST.” Evolving exhibition of Gordon Huether’s fine art. 1821 Monticello Rd, Napa. 707.255.5954.