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Rhapsodies My Comrade, Richard Aoki BY ELBERT ‘BIG MAN’ HOWARD
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t almost 75 years of age, I’m surprised by very few things in life anymore. However, I can say I was not only surprised by the recent allegations made against my comrade Richard Aoki—that he was an FBI informant—I was sickened. I should not have been surprised, because I know that this government still has unfinished business with us, the Panthers. Being dead doesn’t free us from their need to persecute us. I got to know Richard Aoki in the early years of the Black Panther Party. I learned of his internment, a young victim of America’s concentration camps for the Japanese, of how he and his family were stripped of everything they had, how he survived that, how he grew up on the mean streets of Oakland, how he learned to defend himself and how the Black Panther Party seemed to him the logical place to be. Like me, he had been in the service. He knew about weapons, sure. He also saw that through education he could fight for equal rights, educate and organize his community. As an educator, he never, ever stopped doing that. He was a fierce warrior for human rights, to the day he died. In early 2006, after decades apart, we were reunited at an event. We were both pretty frail, him walking with a cane after several strokes and kidney problems, and me just recovering from cancer surgery and several other chronic health conditions. It was so good to see him again. In later years, no matter how ill he was, Richard would find a way to come to almost every event, and we never ceased to find joy in seeing each other. Richard, whom we loved and admired, who made it clear how much he loved us and, in particular, all disenfranchised, oppressed people, kept us entertained with his wit and intellect until his death in 2009. So we will continue to fight these atrocious lies, lies without evidence that are designed to sell a book and create anxiety and suspicion among us all. Richard is no longer here to fight these ridiculous allegations himself, so we must do so. After all, we owe him, big-time. Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard is one of the original six founding members of the Black Panther Party. He lives in Forestville. Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.
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The letter in Rhapsodies & Rants titled “On Display” (Aug. 22) and the essay “Teetering on the Brink” (Aug. 15) describe high-heeled shoes as representing the subordinate position assigned to women by gender roles. The best reason to discourage high-heeled shoes is their negative effect on the body. But simply denying their appeal attacks the symptom and reinforces the underlying problem. Despite the influence of gender roles, high-heeled shoes and similar symbols are tied to expressions of female sexuality, no matter how we reason about it. I can’t deny my physical response to Betty Boop. Being honest with myself doesn’t prevent me from seeing her as a negative role model. Let’s be grownups. Drawing the veil tighter around women’s expression of sexuality maintains the dynamic in which men are the pursuer of the passive female. Transforming these symbols is not impossible. Let’s make every year Sadie Hawkins year. Give your male child a flower.
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with the reporting and got away with pooh-poohing it when her feet should have been shackled to the fire.
The point being that now, the press has committed to newsprint the privileges in law and position allowed to U.S. Senators and Congressmen, which is five years behind Byrne’s excellent articles. They were scooped by a small, market-and-events publication. I mean, what a coup for you to scoop these journalistic puppets week after week with great news that cuts across party lines and the huge divide in our republic, with information that allows for sane conclusions coming from the truth. Here’s a senator who voted for a war in Iraq based on cherry-picked intelligence, a war that killed many women and children and several times that in those wounded, burned and maimed from our bombardments. Feinstein sits on a committee that grants her husband’s companies $1.5 billion in contracts. I wonder if those companies would ever exist without those funds. Now, I understand he sits on the UC Board of Governors and invests the university’s money in some other of his companies. Can’t these thieves get a regular job?
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House and Home The Homeowner Bill of Rights aims to protect those losing homes to foreclosure BY LEILANI CLARK
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ne year after a motorcycle accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, Celeste Singh received another blow when her house was put up for auction by mortgage servicer IndyMac in the midst of negotiations for a permanent loan modification. Singh
prevented the sale by filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, only one in a string of desperate actions going back to 2009, but the Forestville resident struggles to remain in her 1930s-era home near the Russian River. “There have been times that suicide was an option for me,” says Singh. “Because would it be better to go live under a bridge?” The
owner of a hair salon and a recent graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College, Singh says that she feels like a “sitting duck,” just waiting for a 120-day notice of eviction to be pinned to her door. This past May, Singh testified before a joint legislative conference committee in support of the Homeowner Bill of Rights, an act of legislation developed by the office of Attorney General Kamala Harris. Before a panel,
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Singh relayed her story of taking out a “predatory” loan (in her words) with IndyMac Mortgage in 2006. Payments began at $800 a month but soon ballooned to over $2,400 a month, an amount that became untenable as Singh recuperated from the accident. Now, Singh is suing IndyMac and its owner OneWest Bank, and hopes that the case will allow her to stay in the home where she’s lived and raised four sons—three are in the U.S. military—for over 10 years. In July, Singh’s effort seemed to pay off when Gov. Brown approved and signed the Homeowner Bill of Rights. Considering that between 2008 and 2011, 1 million homes in California were lost to foreclosure— with an additional 700,000 facing imminent foreclosure—there seems to be no abatement to the foreclosure crisis. Effective Jan. 1, the bill aims to end the practice of dual tracking (where mortgage servicers advance the foreclosure process while still working with homeowners to secure loan modifications) and demands the provision for a single point of contact. The law will also impose fines on any servicer found recording or filing multiple unverified or forged documents (known as “robo-signing”) and allows homeowners to sue for material violations in a court of law. Deborah Kay, who purchased her home in Guerneville in 2003, claims that dual tracking and a confusing maze of loanmodification terms have been the norm when dealing with Wells Fargo, her mortgage servicer. Wells Fargo currently controls one-third of all new U.S. mortgages, more than the seven next-largest lenders combined. After her only daughter committed suicide in 2005, Kay fell into a psychological funk, admitting that she “minimized the financial impact” of leaving her job as a social worker to grieve. But attempts to get her loan modified to reflect her current financial situation were declined by the bank, albeit in convoluted ways. Kay says she has proof that some of her documents were robo-signed. Dual tracking came into play when a Wells Fargo
‘Protesting at the banks presupposes there’s a justice system that’s going to hold the criminals accountable.’ Foreclosure’s effects go beyond the individuals forced from their homes. According to a report by the Alliance for Community Empowerment, in the past four years there have been 20,495 foreclosures in Sonoma County. Those result in a loss of $51,421,644 in property taxes; in addition, each foreclosed property has the potential to depress the value of neighboring homes by 0.9 percent. C. J. Holmes, a Santa Rosa– based real estate analyst, founder of Home Owners for Justice and host of the KPFA show Stop Foreclosures, calls the foreclosure crisis a “nightmare waiting to explode.” She is hopeful that that the Homeowner Bill of Rights will put sorely needed protections in place. “It’s the best we could get, for sure,” says Holmes. It doesn’t go as far as a Nevada bill, she points
out, that threatens prison time to any bank or entity that is going to foreclose and is caught filing forged documents. The real issue, says Holmes, is the fact that hedge fund investors are now being vetted and encouraged to buy up swaths of foreclosures for transformation to rental properties—the REO-toRental program presented by the Federal Housing Finance Agency last February. “The end result will be that those hedge funds will be kingmakers in those markets,” says Holmes. Tim Nonn, a Petaluma resident who lost his home two years ago, has been active in the Occupy movement to stop foreclosures. But he calls the Homeowner Bill of Rights a “sham.” “It doesn’t slow down or stop illegal foreclosures,” says Nonn. “It doesn’t hold the banks accountable for their crimes.” Nonn says that the Occupy movement is shifting strategies, focusing less on going after the banks that so far aren’t being prosecuted and more on finding creative solutions. “Protesting at the banks presupposes there’s a justice system that’s going to hold the criminals responsible,” he explains. “The energy now is around building strong relations with local governments to save our homes and communities.” Pay attention to recent news, and Nonn’s claims hold merit. In mid-August, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder decided not to prosecute Goldman Sachs for its prime role in America’s financial crisis, despite a senatorial criminal investigation’s findings of abuse and poor oversight. But people like Celeste Singh aren’t being bailed out or given pardon from their ongoing tribulations. Her credit destroyed by the foreclosure process, Singh says she doesn’t have many options left. “It’s the big unknown, the big, gray, dark unknown for us,” says Singh. “I’m really hopeful with these laws that got set into place. I’m hoping that someway, somehow I’ll be protected.”
Pocket Change Resilience has certainly become a buzzword in the (relatively) new century. Part of a larger movement aimed at helping people prepare for a time when fossil fuels are depleted, Transition Sebastopol works to educate and enlighten those anticipating soon-to-be societal shifts. Building resilience in the face of a changed world is key to the movement. Transition Sebastopol sponsors “Becoming Change in a Changing World” meetings facilitated by Sandra Schotchler and David Goff with the goal of creating a “learning community” to help interested people make that shift. The next meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Common House of Sequoia Village. 429 Sequoia Lane, Sebastopol. 7pm. Drop-ins welcome. connect@ transitionsebastopol.org.
Banned Bags Sonoma County moved one step closer to a plastic bag ban—following in the footsteps of Mendocino, San Francisco and Bangladesh—when supervisors approved the advancement of a single countywide ordinance in August. The ban would go into effect in July 2013, and fines for violations would run from $100 to $500. The proposal now moves on to the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, who will conduct an environmental review and, if the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition doesn’t interfere with a costly lawsuit, draft a law. A plastic bag ban has been in the works in Sonoma County since 2008 and seems to be moving toward inevitable approval. Anyone who’s cringed during supermarket visits as baggers hand over 10 plastic bags with three small items in each (we’re looking at you, Safeway) will welcome the news.—Leilani Clark
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Loading the Dice Rolling snake eyes on the earth’s delicate surface BY JULIANE POIRIER
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on land causes a spring-back motion, comparable to a sofa cushion rising just after the person sitting there has gotten off the couch. This “post-glacial rebound,” as scientists call it, has been historically linked to earthquakes up to magnitude 7. And earthquakes that trigger landslides, writes McGuire, in “a watery environment can produce tsunamis . . . destructive and lethal many thousands of kilometers from their source.” And then there are volcanoes. As all this weight is being shifted around and temperatures changing, those volcanoes already primed for a blast are sensitive “to even small changes in the environment.” Yet even the nonprimed volcanoes can be triggered by weather events, through interrelationships and “feedback loops” quite complex and still under study. Recent findings by volcanologists suggest that the weight of sustained rises in sea level redistributed from ice melt to the base of volcanoes creates enough pressure to potentially “promote expulsion of magma” or cause volcanic flanks to collapse. (Mount St. Helens exploded from flank collapse in 1981.) Just as volcanic eruptions can be triggered by climate change, these eruptions in turn can contribute to further climate changes with gasses, heat and ash spewed from below. McGuire— with the caution characteristic of scientists and Brits alike—does not claim simple cause and effect but does assert that it would be “astonishing” if rapid climate change did not modify the “picture of global volcanic activity.” McGuire aligns himself with Alley’s testimony to the (apparently deaf) Congress. We are, McGuire claims, “loading the dice in favor of increased geological mayhem at a time when we can most do without it.” Our future outlook is grim, he warns, unless “there is a dramatic and completely unexpected turn around in the way in which the human race manages itself and the planet.”
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SPICE OF LIFE Small plates are the winners at Campo Fina, right around the corner from Ari Rosen’s popular Scopa.
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lighting. The intimate, urbane spaces fill up quickly, so to those who snag a table, it feels like a small victory. But other than the sibling restaurants’ specialty in Italian cuisine, the similarities stop there. Campo Fina might look similar to Scopa coming in the door, but the real draw is the spacious
patio and bar out back. It’s wine country mythology brought to life—warm nights, locally sourced Mediterranean food and flowing wine enjoyed by relaxed, goodlooking people. The bocce ball court at the rear of the courtyard adds to the dolce vita vibe that pervades the place. And unlike Scopa, Campo Fina serves just small plates and pizza from two separate kitchens: one
for the impeccably prepared little dishes, and the other across the patio where wonderfully thin-crust pies are pulled from an oak- and madrone-fueled brick oven. Small plates are a great way to dine. It’s no wonder the concept has had such staying power. Starters are usually the best part of a restaurant’s menu; just point your finger at Campo Fina’s, and you’ll come up with a winner. I loved the hard-boiled eggs with salsa verde and pickled celery ($4.50) from the “all day” menu, a list of bites served during lunch and dinner. It’s a great warm-up dish for things to come, as is the little salad of green beans and sunflower seeds in a sherry vinaigrette ($6). Nothing fancy. Just simple, good food. For something more substantial, the sweet burrata cheese plate with grilled bread, roasted eggplant, caramelized figs, Calabrian chiles and smoked olive oil ($12.50) is another good opener. Campo Fina does seafood quite well. I loved the albacore crudo ($13.50), glistening chunks of the briny-sweet fish paired with fennel, shaved watermelon radish and sea beans on a base of tart yogurt. Good, too, is the brothy rock cod with supremely light gnocchi ($13.50), though best of all may be the charred octopus ($13.50). Octopus can be as tough and chewy as an eraser, but here it’s supremely tender, and great paired with chunks of skin-on roasted potatoes, wild chicory and black olives. The mark of a good cook is his ability to turn something simple into something great. Case in point: the honey-roasted carrots with coriander seeds and bread crumbs ($7.50). The long, skinny whole carrots are blistered to a beautiful dark orange and sprinkled with the aforementioned ingredients. Simple. Delicious. And then there’s the pizza. Here again the restaurant scores by getting the simple things right. Making great pizza is far from simple, but Campo ) 14
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Clean, fresh, exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka masala is indescribably good. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 52 Mission Circle, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.538.3367.
menu. Try the smoked salmon and caviar appetizer, the house-made soups, and the vegetarian specials. Outdoor seating is like a comfy backyard. Lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun. 420 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1302.
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French. $. Hearty French fare, decadent desserts and excellent selection of French and California wines. Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri. 3883 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3095.
El Coqui Puerto Rican. $-$$. Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican home cooking. Plan on lunching early–the place fills up fast. 400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.542.8868. LaSalette Portuguese. $$-$$$. Authentic rustic dishes include classic lusty Portuguese stews and seafood. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 452-H First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.1927. Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$. A taste of real Thailand in convivial atmosphere. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy, Ste M (in the Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati. 707.793.9300.
Mac’s Delicatessen Diner. $. Large selection of Jewish-style sandwiches; excellent cole slaw. Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Sat. 630 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.
Osake Sushi Bar & Grill Japanese. $$$. Gourmet sushi, exotic seasoned seaweed salad, robata grill specialties and premium sakes. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Fri; dinner only Sat. 2446 Patio Ct, Santa Rosa. 707.542.8282.
Pamposh Indian. $-$$.
$-$$. Delectable New Havenstyle thin-crust pizzas with fresh ingredients and a dazzling array of toppings. Lunch and dinner daily. 529 First St W, Sonoma. 707.996.4103. Japanese. $$$. A temple of sushi cool. Regulars rave about the rolls, in particular the dragon roll. Lunch, Mon-Thurs; dinner, Mon-Sat. Two locations: 119 Fourth St, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. 707.576.9309. 869 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.721.0392.
Tonayan Mexican. $ Truly wonderful Sonoran-style classics at rock-bottom prices. The enormous El Jefe combination can’t be beat. Lunch and dinner daily. 500 Raleys Towne Center, Rohnert Park. 707.588.0893.
Willow Wood Market Cafe Mediterranean. $$. Homey, eclectic foods. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 9020 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.823.0233.
Zazu Cal-Euro. $$$. Perfectly executed dishes that sing with flavor. Zagat-rated with much of the produce from its own gardens. Dinner, Wed-Sun; brunch, Sun. 3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4814.
MARIN CO U N T Y Arigatou Japanese Food to Go Japanese. $. Cheap, delicious and ready to go. Lunch and dinner daily. Miracle Mile Plaza, 2046 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.453.8990.
Avatar’s Indian-plus. $. Fantastic East-meets-West
Bay Thai Thai. $. Fresh Thai food with curries that combine the regions classic sweet and tart elements. Some of the best fried bananas to be found. Lunch and dinner, MonSat; dinner, Sun. (Cash only.) 809 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.458.8845.
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American. $$-$$$. A Marin County institution. Delightful food, friendly and seamless service, and a convivial atmosphere. Try one of the many exotic cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.331.2600.
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Casa Mañana Mexican. $. Big burritos a stone’s throw from the perfect picnic spot: Perri Park. The horchata is divine. Lunch and dinner daily. 85 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax. 415.454.2384.
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American. $. Take a gander at the extensive list of Easy Street specials and get a spot by the window to watch Red Hill shoppers wander by. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.453.1984.
Finnegan’s Marin Pub fare. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. Lunch and dinner daily. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.225.7495.
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Il Piccolo Caffe Italian. $$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalito’s spirited waterfront. Breakfast and lunch daily. 660 Bridgeway, Ste 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195.
Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. Lunch and )
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dinner daily. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700.
Marin Brewing Co Pub food. $-$$. Excellent soups, salads, pub grub and awardwinning pork-beer sausage. Lunch and dinner daily. 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.
Yet Wah Chinese. $$. Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch. Lunch and dinner daily. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.
N A PA CO U N T Y Brannan’s Grill California cuisine. $$-$$$. Creative cuisine in handsome Craftsman setting. Lunch and dinner daily. 1347 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.2233.
Brassica Mediterranean. $$-$$$. Cindy Pawlcyn’s newsest venture features creative tapas, Middle Eastinspired dishes and extensive by-the-glass wine list. Lunch and dinner daily. 641 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.0700.
Cole’s Chop House American steakhouse. $$$$$. Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like dryaged porterhouse steak and Black Angus filet mignon. Wash down the red meat with a “nostalgia” cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa. 707.224.6328.
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Eat My Words With a devil-maycare attitude toward warnings from my local library not to eat and read at the same time—so as not to leave food stains on reading materials—one of my favorite things to do since I was a kid has involved nibbling on whatever snacks are at hand (preferably sandwiches) while diving into my latest book. Copperfield’s Books renders my adored hobby all snazzy and legit with “Debut Dinners,” their newest reading series. The first dinner, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, features author Amanda Coplin and her acclaimed debut novel The Orchardist. Hailed by NPR as “a stunning accomplishment, hypnotic in its storytelling power,” the book tells the story of Talmadge, who’s grown apples and other fruits in an isolated, Washington state valley for 40 years. For $75, literavores get a hardcover copy of the book, an opportunity to brush shoulders with the author and a specially designed three-course meal at Forchetta/Bastoni in Sebastopol of an insalata mista, orecchiette with braised rapini, garlic and chiles, or penne with polpettine, and an apple-almond tart with cream. Not to worry, the price also includes a glass of wine. Upcoming debut dinners in October and November feature authors Kathleen Alcott and Scott Hutchins, respectively, and will be held at Risibisi in Petaluma and Bistro 29 in Santa Rosa. Eat, read and be merry on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Forchetta/Bastoni. 6948 Sebastopol Road, Sebastopol. 6pm. $75. www.copperfieldsbooks.com.—Leilani Clark
Compadres Rio Grille Western/Mexican. $-$$. Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican flavor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails. Nightly specials and an abiding love of the San Francisco Giants. 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa. Lunch and dinner daily. 707.253.1111.
Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$. Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.
Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that
nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.
Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $. Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.
La Toque Restaurant French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a
French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.
Redd California cuisine. $$$$$. Rich dishes balanced by subtle flavors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 6480 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2222.
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S O N OM A CO U N T Y D’Argenzio Winery Much like the family-run, backstreet bodegas of the old country that the decor invokes. Sangiovese, Moscato di Fresco, and Randy Rhoads Cab. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. Daily 11am–5pm. $10 tasting fee. 707.280.4658.
Dutcher Crossing Winery Barnlike room offers fireplace to warm the mitts on winter days; owner Debra Mathy leads monthly bike rides in better weather. Try the Maple Vineyard Zinfandel; ask the well-informed staff about the Penny Farthing bicycle. 8533 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily 11am– 5pm. Tasting fee $5–$10. 866.431.2711.
Fetzer Vineyards Even as a corporate giant, Fetzer retains its conscience about the earth, the grapes, the land and its wine. Chardonnay is what Fetzer does especially well. The winery also has a small deli and inn. 13601 Old River Road, Hopland. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 800.846.8637. John Tyler Wines For decades, the Bacigalupis have been selling prized grapes to the likes of Chateau Montelena and Williams Selyem. Now, the third-generation wine growers offer the pick of the vineyard in their own tasting room, brandnew in 2011. Graceful Pinot and sublime Zin. 4353 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Open dail,y 10:30am–5pm. Tastings $10. 707.473.0115. Portalupi Wine Husbandand-wife team went the distance, selecting Barbera cuttings from the Italian alps: their Barbera was named best in the world. You’ll also find Vermentino, Pinot, and rusticchic two-liter milk jugs of “vino di tavola” in comfortable downtown lounge; wine education classes for groups. 107 North St., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10:30am–7pm.
Tasting fee, $5–$12. 707.395.0960.
Quivira Winery Certified biodynamic producer that promotes creek stewardship and steelhead-salmon-habitat restoration. Dry Creek Zinfandel is a regular favorite; Mourvèdre and other Rhône varietals are outstanding. As the steelhead have lately rediscovered, Quivira is worth returning to year after year. 4900 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm. 800.292.8339.
Ram’s Gate Winery Fireplaces blaze away, ceilings soar—if the vibe is more executive retreat than tasting room, consider that a positive. Pairings from oysters to albondigas; crispy cured pork belly to seared gulf shrimp; goat cheese tart to nicoise salad. Great views, too. 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Open for tasting, Thursday– Monday, 10am–6pm; kitchen open 11am–5pm. 707.721.8700.
N A PA CO U N T Y Bouchaine Vineyards Venerable producer of estategrown Burgundian style wine in the rustic wind-scraped hills of Carneros. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meuier with a coolclimate, cherry-skin crispness that nearly crunches in the mouth, and Chardonnay with a “mouth of butter.” Patio service in fair weather, cozy hearthside tasting in cooler days; good-humored hospitality throughout. 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa. Open daily, 10:30am–4pm; tasting fee $5. 707.252.9065.
Del Dotto Vineyards (WC) Caves lined with Italian marble and ancient tiles, not to mention Venetian chandeliers and mosaic marble floors. They host candle-lit tastings, replete with cheese and chocolate, Friday–Sunday. Opera resonates until 4pm; rock rules after 4pm. 1055 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.963.2134.
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley’s latest geotectonic eruption on Highway 29 is a stylish place to explore famous Chardonnay, Meritage blend and winery-exclusive Italian varietals. Hip but not too cool, the 30-year-old family winery surely has a sense of humor as well as sense of place. 677 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am–5pm. Tasting fees, $15–$25. 707.967.8032.
Monticello Vineyards Thomas Jefferson had no success growing wine grapes; happily, the Corley family has made a go of it. Although winetasting is not conducted in the handsome reproduction building itself, there’s a shaded picnic area adjacent. 4242 Big Ranch Rd., Napa. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. $15. 707.253.2802, ext. 18.
Olabisi & Trahan Wineries In the fancy heart of downtown Napa, a low-budget “cellar” where wines are shelved, with clever economy, in stacks of wood pallets; vibes are laid-back and real. Carneros Chardonnay and fruity but firm and focused Cab and Merlot from Suisin Valley, Napa’s much less popular stepsister to the east. 974 Franklin St., Napa. Open daily, noon–5:30pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.257.7477.
Phifer Pavitt Wines Lots of cowgirl sass but just one wine: “Date Night” Cabernet Sauvignon. Hale bale seating. 4660 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. By appointment. 707.942.4787. Summers Estate Wines Excellent Merlot and that rarest of beasts, Charbono. Small tasting room and friendly staff. 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga. Open daily, 10am– 4:30pm. 707.942.5508.
V. Sattui Though a regular stop on the tourist circuit, it remains charming in the Italian style. With no distribution except via the Net, wines can only be purchased onsite. 1111 White Lane, St. Helena. Open daily, 9am–6pm. 707.963.7774.
Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery Where Pinot meets Pinotage BY JAMES KNIGHT
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he turnoff to Meyers Grade Road comes up fast, near the entrance to Fort Ross State Historic Park. Don’t look back; the road is narrow and the climb is steep. The driveway meanders through vineyards, a stand of tall trees, passes a meadow and a small pond and ends at a clearing. Directly beyond the tasting room, fog blankets the Pacific in a V-shaped vignette between forested hills; to the right, there’s an old Citroën. Now I’ve really lost my bearings—have I somehow ended up in Bonny Doon?
The setting may be similar, but Fort Ross has had better luck growing Pinot Noir than Citroën aficionado Randall Grahm’s experiment some hundred miles to the south. This January, Fort Ross-Seaview won AVA approval after a 13-year petition. Its viticultural distinction has more to do with proximity to cool ocean breezes and elevation above the fog line than its history, although the Russians planted wine grapes nearby nearly a decade before the friars in Sonoma planted theirs. During 200th anniversary events at Fort Ross, says owner Linda Schwartz, attending Russian oligarchs showed up, mad for their wine. Lester and Linda Schwartz arrived here from the opposite half of the globe. Although they’re white natives of South Africa, the rightwing government was closing in on friends in the labor movement. Linda taught music and Lester found success as an attorney in San Francisco. (Upon meeting this sensibly clad, modest couple, the impression is more of a Berkeley social studies professor plus a grizzled, Stellenbosch farmer.) In the early 1990s, they began planting a 50-acre vineyard, situated on open ground, but their tasting room plans were not without heated local controversy in this quiet corner of the county. In the end, says Linda Schwartz, some of their opponents came back seeking work. The brand-new tasting room is spacious and lavishly spartan, and the wines are likewise clean and focused, in differing ways. The 2010 Chardonnay ($28) has a singular, floral aroma, sparked up with caramel notes and a lingering finish. The 2010 Sea Slopes Pinot Noir ($32) seems spiced with cinnamon, ending on a light, crisp note, contrasting with the flagship 2009 Pinot Noir’s ($42) pure, plush boysenberry fruit and vanilla flavors. The 2007 Pinotage ($40) is an homage to South Africa’s signature grape. With smoky, tarry aromas and a firm, rubbery-tannic finish, it’s an alluring wine reminiscent of Malbec or Nebbiolo. Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery, 15725 Meyers Grade Road, Jenner. Open daily, 10am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.847.3460.
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Most reviews by James Knight. Note: Those listings marked ‘WC’ denote wineries with caves. These wineries are usually only open to the public by appointment. Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.
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Limited indoor tickets have just been released for the opening night of the Green Music Center, featuring red-hot pianist Lang Lang, on Sept. 29.
Your handy guide to the arts events of the season, from Labor Day to Thanksgiving LISTINGS COMPILED BY CATHERINE ZAW
SEPTEMBER Sausalito Art Festival Sept. 1–3 Sausalito has long been hailed as an artists paradise, so hosting this excellent arts fest is a nobrainer. The music is always a draw, and this year features Smash Mouth, Herman’s Hermits, the Yardbirds and others—not to mention there’s more art to see
here than in some museums! Marinship Park, Sausalito. Saturday–Sunday, 9am–6pm; Monday, 9am–5pm. $5–$25; under six, free. 415.331.3757. Bela Fleck with Marcus Roberts Trio Sept. 4 One of the world’s premier banjo players joined onstage by the Marcus Roberts Trio, pioneering new sounds from the classic jazz tradition. Napa Valley Opera
House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $60–$65. 707.226.7372. Wine Country Ukulele Fest Sept. 7–9 Ukulele chanteuse Janet Klein leads the pack at this fifth annual festival with plenty of guest stars on Friday, Sept. 7. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 7–10pm. $25–$50. 707.226.7372. Saturday and Sunday are more interactive, with lessons
for beginners and jam sessions. Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College, 1088 College Ave., St. Helena. 10am–5pm. $35 per workshop. 707.226.7372. Robert Cray Sept. 8 It’s hard to really put a tag on the soothing music that this Grammy winner plays—something between a little rock with a bit of soul and a stir of jazz with a pinch of gospel. Robert Cray brings his
Cajun & Zydeco Fest Sept. 8 The 17th annual fest in Sebastopol infuses life with some good ol’ fashioned New Orleans spice. All rumps under the redwoods are guaranteed to be shakin’ as Lynn August Jr., Mark St. Mary, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers and Andre Theirry storm the stage to take the edge off those crawfish and oyster shooters. Ives Park, 400 Willow St., Sebastopol. 11:30am–7pm. $25; under 12, free. 707.823.3631. www.winecountrycajun.com. Art for Life Sept. 8 Support Face to Face Sonoma County AIDS Network and get some fine art at this 25th annual auction and party. Last year, Art for Life raised over $2 million. Exhibit preview on Friday, Sept. 16, from noon to 3pm; bidding begins the next day at 2pm and goes to 6pm. Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. $75. 707.544.1581. www.f2f.org. Jack DeJohnette Trio Sept. 9 A historic trio of true genius— Jack DeJohnette, 2012 NEA Jazz Master; Chick Corea, 16-time Grammy winner and pianist; and the great Stanley Clarke on bass. Don’t forget to wish DeJohnette a happy 70th birthday. Napa Valley Opera House,1030 Main St., Napa. $80–$85. 707.226.7372. Sebastopol Center for the Arts Auction Sept. 9 Help support arts programming in western Sonoma County at this inexpensive, fun evening featuring martinis, wine, desserts and, of course, an auction. Preview and pre-bidding starts 10am. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. $20. 707.829.4797.
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newest album This Time, with contributions from the rest of his very adept band members. Get ready for “this time” of your life at the Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $35–$45. 707.259.0123.
Dedicated to promoting a sustainable Marin, EcoFair features workshops and programs by professionals in green industries and community members. This year, Van Jones, a globally recognized pioneer in human rights and clean energy and author of Rebuild the Dream, will be the keynote speaker. Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 10am–6pm. $5. 415.519.5565. Willie Nelson & Family Sept. 9 He is no “Red Headed Stranger” to fame, with over 200 albums. Having toured endlessly aboard his Honeysuckle Rose III, Nelson makes a stop in Marin County— his first in over a decade. Don’t miss the bus at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $70–$90. 415.499.6400. Musically Modified Sept. 9 GMOs riding up your wall? You’re not alone—join the rest of your fellow friends at this rocking festival featuring a silent auction, live music from Earth-conscious artists, dance and theatrical performances, and, of course, pure food. It’s a huge food fest for Proposition 37 at the Wells Fargo Center. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 5pm. $43–$199. 707.546.3600. Santa Rosa International Film Festival Sept. 12–23 For 26 years, the Wine Country Film Festival has hopped from city to city, reinventing itself each time along the way. As the Santa Rosa International Film Festival, it offers seven different series, including World Cinema, Music in Film, CineLatino, EcoCinema and more. Various venues throughout Santa Rosa, including the Glaser Center and the Arlene Francis Center. www.sriff.org. Tenth Annual Chautauqua Revue Sept. 13–15 This year’s gathering is sure to entertain, with the Hubbub
MUUFUHIN FUNNY GUY Comedian Aziz Ansari is at the Green Music Center on Nov. 4; the great Bill Maher takes the same stage Oct. 20.
Club Street Marching Band, hulahooping Natasha Kaluza and music by Big B & His City Slickers and others. The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. Thursday–Saturday at 8pm; also, children’s matinee Saturday at 2pm. $12–$20. 707.874.1557. www.oaec.org. Wine Country Salsa & Bachata Festival Sept. 14–16 Three days of salsa and bachata. Two rooms with world-class performers instructing how to look good on your feet. One chance to see these shows, artists, and eat the delicious Hector Gonz
barbecue. Finley Auditorium, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. Friday, 7:30pm–2am; Saturday, 9:30am–2am; Sunday, 11am–4pm. $25–$100. 707.293.4292. Unity Festival Sept. 14–16 The party comes back for a second year on the Russian River, bringing with it all the glory of a community. Focus the energies of your human spirit with the rest of your brothers and sisters through music, dance, art and education. The diverse lineup includes Rootman J & the Zionyouth Club, Keithie Kulcha, Hula Skirt and others. Become one with the earth and its people Friday–
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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Sept. 15-16 The sculpture, painting, ceramics and photography of some 150 different artists are on display under the beautiful trees of Mill Valley. This festival, with live music, makes sure that all profits go to local schools and charities. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Saturday, 10am– 6pm; Sunday, 10am–5pm. $5–$10; under 12, free. 415.381.8090. Poetry Walk Sept. 16 Petaluma’s Poetry Walk is back for yet another year, the 17th of the premier literary festival. Events are scattered throughout Historic Petaluma within easy walking distance of each other, featuring celebrated poets and music. 11am–7pm. Free. Check website for venues and poets at www.petalumapoetrywalk.org. Pat Metheny Unity Band Sept. 18 Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny returns, bringing his Unity Band. Hear sounds that you didn’t even know could come out of a guitar with Metheny’s fusionfilled eclectic style at the Napa Valley Opera House,1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $60–$65. 707.226.7372. Trombone Shorty Sept. 19 Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his Grammynominated band have been winning fans across five continents, performing “supafunkrock” in an exhilirating combination of old-school New Orleans jazz, funk and soul. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $30–$40. 707.546.3600. Cirque Chinois Sept. 21 One of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes from Beijing visits Napa, bringing their tantalizing balancing, trapeze, juggling and contortion acts. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 7pm. $20–$35. 707.226.7372.
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STICKING OUT Jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette plays in a trio with Chick
Corea and Stanley Clarke at the Napa Valley Opera House on Sept. 9.
Healdsburg International Short Film Festival Sept. 21–23 Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan and Ed Begley Jr. are among the jury for this film festival, which moved from Bodega last year. Practically every genre is represented at this one-of-a-kind fest, so don’t miss your chance at the Raven Film Center. 415 Center St., Healdsburg. $12– $120. 707.827.3332. Sixth Annual Pacific Pinball Exhibition Sept. 21–23 With half an acre of pinball machines set to free play, Pacific Pinball is the largest exhibition of pinball machines in the world. It also showcases the history of automated games from their inception in the 1930s to the
hyperrealistic games of today. Lectures, tournaments and more. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Friday–Saturday, 10am–midnight; Sunday, 10am–8pm. $15–$30. 415.473.6400. Floating Homes Tour Sept. 22 This year, 15 homes on the Sausalito waterfront are open for the sweet voyeur to enjoy while wandering and contemplating life on a houseboat. Sausalito. 11am– 4pm. $35–$40. 415.332.1916. Much Ado About Sebastopol Sept. 22–23 This third-annual festival rushes to fill the hole left when the Ren Faire finally pulled out
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of Novato’s Black Point. Much Ado partners with the many Renaissance guilds in the area to reproduce a merry autumn day in dear Elizabeth’s time, replete with fencing, workshops, games, food and drink, vendors, belly dancing, turkey legs and all the many reliable things Ren Faire-goers love. Costumes encouraged. Ives Park, 7400 Willow Ave., Sebastopol. 10am–8pm. $5–$10. www. muchadoaboutsebastopol.org. Napa Valley Open Studios Sept. 22–23 and 29–30 Studios from all stretches of Napa Valley are open for this 25th annual four-day self-guided tour, featuring artists of all diverse art forms. The event is juried, and unlike other open-studio tours in the North Bay, the entire affair is run by the artists themselves. 10am–5pm. Maps and info at www.napavalleyopenstudios.org.
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EarleFest Sept. 22 A swingin’ afternoon spent in wide-open west Santa Rosa, this beneďŹ t for the Earle Baum Center features Rodney Crowell, Carolyn Wonderland, Poor Man’s Whiskey and the David Luning Band. There will be good old-fashioned barbecue and cold beer, as well as local wine and veggie options to ďŹ ll sun-warmed bellies. Earle Baum Center of the Blind, 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Noon–6pm. $25-30. 707.523.3222. California Beer Festival Sept. 22 The California Beer Festival makes its way up from Santa Clara to spread its glory in Marin! With over 60 mouthwatering local craft beers to taste, live music from the Michael Jackson tribute band Foreverland and enough food to ďŹ ll all your stomachs, why miss a perfectly sunny day inside when you have all that and bocce ball? Drink with a clear conscience— beneďŹ ts go to support student athletes of Marin County—on Saturday at Stafford Lake Park. Novato Boulevard, Novato. Noon– 5pm. $45–$65. 805.323.5691.
Sonoma County Book Festival Sept. 22 The 12th annual book fest features readings and workshops by both local and national authors, a sure bet for any bookworm. More than 50 local authors and poets, among them Gaye LeBaron, Daedalus Howell, Joan Frank, Thomas Peele, Ken Weaver, Bart Schneider, Doug Jayne, Eliot Daum, Jonah Raskin, Meg McConahey and many others. Plenty of young adult and children’s programs, and even a teen poetry slam to keep the whole family busy. Old Courthouse Square and environs (some readings at the main library), downtown Santa Rosa. 10am–4pm. Free. 707.537.8783. www.socobookfest.org. Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival Sept. 24–25 Now in its 36th year, the Russian River Jazz and Blues festival has Saturday’s jazz of George Benson, Brian Culbertson and Tower of Power along with Sunday’s blues crews Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph and The Blues Broads. Johnson’s Beach, 16241 First St., Guerneville. 10am to 6pm. $50; ages ďŹ ve and under, free. 707.869.1595. www.omegaevents.com. Atelier One Sept. 28–30 This historic two-story red brick building in a cozy west Sonoma County hamlet hosts a 25th anniversary complete with art and music, open studios and opportunities to see work in progress. Atelier One, 2860 Bowen St., Graton. Friday, 6–9pm; Saturday–Sunday, 11am– 6pm. Free. 100 Thousand Poets for Change Sept. 28-30 Join poets for their second year from all over the world (600 events in 110 countries!) as they attempt to better the world with verse around the globe. In the air, live music joins the sweet rhythms of metered verse. Event headquarters at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St.,
life the world over, featuring documentaries, dramas and comedies. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.528.4222. www.jccsoco.org.
Lang Lang Sept. 29 Though fraught with controversy and cost overruns, the breathtaking Green Music Center is poised to be a crown jewel in the performing arts, with a first season including Yo-Yo Ma, AnneSophie Mutter, Wynton Marsalis, John Adams, and even comedians Bill Maher and Aziz Ansari. The glitterati-studded grand opening of the venue sees internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang performing Mozart and Chopin. Prepare to be blown away. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7pm. $20–$55. 866.955.6040.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Oct. 5–7 Hit up the World Championship Grape Stomp competition, slurp some wine, hitch a hay ride, enter a grape-stomping contest or just get down to some swingin’ music. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. $5–$10; six and under, free. 707.545.4203. www.harvestfair.org. The 26th Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival Oct. 5–8 Annual benefit features a Saturday with old favorites the Doobie Brothers, as well as Buddy Guy and Scars on 45. On Sunday, Kenny Loggins and Dave Mason headline. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. Noon–6pm. $85–$350. 707.938.4064, ext. 124. www.brcohn.com.
Santa Rosa Symphony Sept. 30 The symphony moves to Rohnert Park (but keeps its name) to premiere at the Green Music Center with a program of Beethoven, Ravel, Copland and a local comission, Sonoma Overture, by Norman Gasser. Conductor Bruno Ferrandis is joined on the podium by both Corrick Brown and Jeffrey Kahane for this historic occasion. Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 2pm. Outside seating available. 707.546.8742. Napa Valley Opera House Gala Sept. 29 The Napa Valley Opera House’s annual black-tie fundraiser auction. This year’s theme is “Bossa Nova Napa,” with auction of the same name, featuring a performance by Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto and food prepared by Ken Frank of La Toque. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 5pm. 707.603.2333. Fashion at the Vineyards Sept. 29 Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club Valley of the Moon in Sonoma, this annual catwalk showcases some of the hottest designers on the West Coast with an elegant brunch with Bloody Marys, Ramos fizzes and mimosas.
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma. 11am. $125. 707.938.8544, ext. 120. Alison Krauss & Union Station Sept. 30 Finishing up the Green Music Center’s Grand Opening weekend will be the most popular and accessible bluegrass act in the country, Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring resonator player Jerry Douglas. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm. $55; limited free lawn seating available. 866.955.6040.
Beer, live music, dancing and delicious food—just like Germany, but without the expensive plane ticket. Petaluma Community Center, Lucchesi Park, 320 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 4–10pm. $4–$10. 707.763.9556. Led Zeppelin Experience Oct. 8
OCTOBER 35th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival Oct. 4–14 Presented by the California Film Institute, this annual event is known for its contributions to the upcoming Academy Awards, featuring the best of independent and world cinema screening at three venues in Marin. www.mvff.com. Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival Oct. 4–Dec. 4 The SCJFF returns for its 17th year of showcasing Jewish
Jason Boham celebrates the life and music of his father—Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham—with a completely futuristic multimedia concert. Eye candy and eargasms await at the Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $55– $125. 707.259.0123. Shaolin Warriors Oct. 13 All the feats in the movies that you thought were done with special effects or stunt doubles are choreographed right before your eyes. Marin Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $20–$50. 415.499.6400. ) 24
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ARTrails Oct. 13–14 and 20–21 Self-guided opportunity to buy directly from artists and peek into their workspaces. Preview galleries and receptions at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Pelican Gallery and Graton Gallery. 10am–5pm. Free. 707.579.2787. www.artrails.org. Dark Star Orchestra Oct. 14 Recreating Grateful Dead pieces into an entirely new generation of the classics and covering entire shows from the Dead is Dark Star. Deadheads won’t be disappointed at Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 7:30pm. $30–$35. 707.259.0123. Holly Near Oct. 14 She ain’t your average pioneerwoman—legendary folksinger Holly Near returns with her newly formed band and the spirit of the ’60s riding on her solid voice. Often cited as one of the founders of the women’s music movement, she’ll be sure to sing her thoughts out and take the stage under firmly planted boots. “Peace Becomes You” on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Glaser Center. 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 7pm. $25–$30. 707.568.5381. ext. 103.
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Lunafest Oct. 14 Featuring short films by, for and about women, the Lunafest is a fundraising film festival held at over 150 venues nationwide that benefits women’s organizations. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 11am. $15–$55. 707.546.3600.
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Described as “high-voltage athleticism,” Company C is a 13-member group of classically trained dancers with a diverse repertoire of contemporary choreography. This ensemble is guaranteed to be sensual, provocative and entertaining above all else. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs
Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $30–$45. 707.546.3600. Anjelah Johnson Oct. 19 Honored with a 2008 ALMA Award nomination for outstanding female comedic performance, this San Jose, Calif., native Latina debuted in one of the most successful viral YouTube videos ever, “Nail Salon.” Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $30. 707.546.3600. Bioneers Conference Oct. 19–21 Hear about groundbreaking ideas and discuss building a blueprint for sustainable systems at the 23rd annual Bioneers Conference, a meeting of environmentally focused minds. Notable speakers include R. Carlos Nakai, Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $175–$495. 877.246.6337. www.bioneers.org. Bill Maher Oct. 20 In a countdown to the 2012 elections, we all need a good laugh and a break from the serious talk on TV, and for the last 17 years, satirist Bill Maher has been gifting us with just that. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 8pm. $50–$90. 800.745.3000. Dada di Rosa Oct. 20 A bit of sparkling wine won’t be the only jewels you’ll see in this incredible event at the Gatehouse Gallery. After a silent aunction, frolick over to the lake for cocktails, music, “Dada-licious” dinner and desserts, and of course, dancing. 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. Preview party on Saturday, Oct. 6, 6pm–9pm. Event on Saturday, Oct. 20, 5pm–midnight. $100–$500. 707.226.5991. The Capitol Steps Oct. 25 Since 1981, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, with their most recent titled Take the Money and Run—for President. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts,
NOVEMBER B. B. King Nov. 2 With over 60 albums, there’s no debate that Riley B. King (aka B. B. King) is the King of the Blues. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $45–$85. 707.546.3600. Hospice by the Bay’s Annual Ball 2012 Nov. 3 Celebrating more than 35 years of care, the hospice puts on its annual gala, including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, cocktails and wine. Live auction, live music, and lively dancing to the Dick Bright Orchestra. Marin Center Exhibition Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 6pm. $250. 415.526.5500. The 14th Annual Food & Wine Affair Nov. 3-4 Russian River Wine Road gathers over 100 local wineries for another delicious extravaganza of arguably the two best things in the world. Nab early tickets starting on Sept. 15. They sell out, and quickly. Various locations in Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley. 11am–4pm each day. $30–$70. 800.723.6336. Aziz Ansari Nov. 4 Parks and Recreation star and Kanye West bro-pal Aziz Ansari keeps his suit and tie on for some standup comedy poking fun at our beloved pop-culture cults. Flying in from the Big Apple, Ansari is a master of delivery. But fear not, this is no illusion—he shall be “burying himself alive” at Green Music Center. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 8pm. $39. 866.955.6040. Dana Carvey Nov.10 “Wayne’s world! Wayne’s world!” For those of us who haven’t gotten enough Garth, Emmywinning Dana Carvey makes an appearance in Napa. Uptown
Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $55–$75. 707.259.0123. San Jose Taiko Nov. 13 Ever notice how the sheer beat of a drum can unite a whole crowd to a single rhythm? San Jose Taiko expresses the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 6:30pm. $80–$112, for all eight shows. 707.546.3600.
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Angelique Kidjo Nov. 16 West African native Kidjo is deemed “Africa’s premier diva,” with a Grammy award on her résumé and a repertoire of collaborations with Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel and many others. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $60–$65. 707.226.7372. Artisano Nov. 17 This fourth annual celebration of food, wine and the arts is a gem of a walk-around, eat-around, look-around afternoon, featuring high-quality crafts, boutique wineries and a quite stunning amount of food. Discover local artisan ultra-premium wines rarely available to the public and meet some of the region’s most talented artists. Benefits Ceres Community Project. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa. Noon–4pm. $75–$90. 707.894.8500 Royal Drummers & Dancers of Burundi Nov. 18 Carrying a timeless tradition passed down generations from father to son, the Royal Drummers of Dancers of Burundi have performed great percussion ceremonies for centuries. Drums are sacred and represent the powers of fertility and regeneration in their culture—let them channel the energy and spirit of their nation through the rhythm of their rituals at the Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 3pm. $20–$40. 415.499.6400.
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CULTURE
Crush The week’s events: a selective guide
KICK UP YER BOOTS Traveling troubadour Langhorne Slim plays the Mystic Theatre Sept. 1. See Concerts, p33.
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Bite of Bait
Summer Savor
Odd Couples
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Why, yes, things do happen out in far west Sonoma County! Behind a gas station out by the ocean comes the annual Fishstock celebration, a threeday event of music, food and fun. While swimmingly enjoying grilled summer goodies and local wines, you can float by the community market for some fresh produce or listen to Dead Cat Hat, the Jennerators and Miss Jane play at Cafe Aquatica. And even though most outside of the North Bay have never heard of this small town, I’m sure barbecue oysters and king salmon tacos are nothing to miss. Follow the currents to this lesser known part of the coast (make sure to bring your GPS) this Labor Day weekend from Saturday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Sept. 3, at Jenner Community Club. 10398 Hwy. 1, Jenner. Noon–6pm. $5. 707.865.2771.
What’s on the airwaves these days? Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen, Demi Lovato and man, that goddamn Gotye song . . . if you’ve been sick of the overplayed pop music on the radio, then turning your ears to Marin might be the choice for you. Classical and jazz pianist George Winston hits the 88s for “Summer Show,” a concert benefiting the community and cultural center. This Grammy award winner harmonizes with local chef Chuck Edwards, who serves farm-to-table dinners beforehand to fill the air with chords of musical notes and savory flavors. Witness these masters of the keyboard and cutting board on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Dance Palace. 503 B St., Point Reyes Station. Dinner, 6pm; concert, 8pm. $18–$36; $100 for dinner. 415.663.1075.
What’s cooking in the Napa Valley Opera House Jazz Kitchen this week? At first glance, the twangy banjo might not seem to match well with smooth-asmayo jazz, but after witnessing Bela Fleck with the Marcus Roberts Trio, you’ll see they’re as odd and excellent a pairing as cheddar cheese and apple pie. Give them a taste test on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 8pm. $60–$65. If that doesn’t suit your palate, try velvetvoiced Madeleine Peyroux and Brit-born Rebecca Pidgeon. After Pidgeon opens the night with some Ruby Blue folk pop, Peyroux performs with her signature “postmodernist coolness” on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 8pm. $40–$45. Where’s all this going down? At the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 707.226.7372.
Monophonics are everything that their single-sounding band name is not. This psychedelic soul and funk band from across the bay plays everything from “cinematic soul, heavy funk and ’60s rock to spaghetti Western laced with yellow sunshine acid.” Their music is sure to sit fuzzily In Your Brain, the band’s newest record and their first for the legendary San Francisco fuck-souljazz imprint Ubiquity Records. These cosmic dance-groove synthesizers are definitely going to hit more than one note in listeners—especially at the lowceilinged Sweetwater—so turn it up on Friday, Aug. 31, at Sweetwater Music Hall. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 9pm. $15. 415.388.1100.
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The Intersection of Art and Music
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Sarah Rara. Red C, 2012. pigment print, Courtesy of James Cohan Gallery, New York
Mauricio Ancalmo Terry Berlier John Cage Brian Caraway Chuck Close Bruce Conner Lewis deSoto Chris Duncan Victoria Haven Robert Hudson
Christopher Janney Jacqueline Kiyomi Gordon Paul Kos Tom Marioni Jack Ox Sarah Rara Steve Reich Isabelle Sorrell Alice Wheeler William T. Wiley
September 13 – October 14, 2012 University Art Gallery – Sonoma State University Opening Reception: Thursday, September 13, 4–6pm Gallery hours: Tue–Fri, 11–4; Weekends 12–4 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohenrt Park, CA 94928 707.664.2295 www.sonoma.edu/artgallery
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TO WIT Cat Thompson and Darren Bridgett mix it up in ‘The Liar.’
Oh So Clever ‘The Liar’ a showcase for wordplay BY DAVID TEMPLETON
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avid Ives’ entertainingly silly farce The Liar is a smart comedy about stupid people, adapted loosely from Pierre Corneille’s 1644 play Le Menteur. Ives (Venus in Fur) is known for his aggressively playful use of language, so it is no surprise that in adapting the 368year-old text, he opted to stick with the original’s structure of rhyming couplets. Yes, in The Liar—the third show in Marin Shakespeare Company’s summer trio of plays—everybody speaks in rhyme, though Ives occasionally stretches the definition of “rhyme” to its extreme, pairing the words “Louvre” and “Move-re,” “Isabelle” and “visa-belle,” even offering the
tortured observation, “You cannot speak the truth / To Christian, Muslim, Hindu or . . . Jew-th.” Directed by Robert Currier with plenty of comic sass, The Liar follows the antics of compulsive liar Dorante (an in-his-element Darren Bridgett), who has come to town in search of a wealthy woman to marry. The dashing newcomer causes a flurry of local chatter with his stories of adventure and bravery in war, none of which is true. Dorante spins a wild web of fabrications, each one more outrageous than the last. Unflappable, he tells new lies to explain his last ones, managing to keep ahead of everyone . . . for a while. After engaging the services of Cliton (Stephen Muterspaugh), a servant for hire who is incapable of telling a fib, Dorante encounters a pair of well-to-do ladies: the sexy and vivacious Clarece (Cat Thompson) and the lovely but reserved Lucrece (Elena Wright). Instantly smitten with Clarece, and unimpressed with the silent Lucrece (he nicknames her “the clam”), Dorante somehow gets their names mixed up . . . and the lies pile up thicker and thicker. The cast is first-rate, sinking its collective teeth into Ives’ outrageous rhymes and ridiculous wordplay with a joy matched only by the script itself. As Alcippe, Clarice’s sensitive but proneto-anger fiancé, James Hiser is a stitch, managing to make his snarling reactions both pathetic and endearing. Natasha Noel, as identical twin servants to Clarece and Lucrece, is a delight, as is Jarion Monroe as Dorante’s loving but clueless father. The story is occasionally confusing, but then the plot is not the point of Ives’ tongue-twisty romp. Late in the show, Dorante tells Lucrece, “You may be a bivalve . . . but you’re my valve.” The point of The Liar is solely to give David Ives the opportunity to write lines like that. ‘The Liar’ runs Friday–Sunday through Sept. 23 at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. Friday– Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 4pm. $20–$35. 415.499.4488.
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he Master’ (October) is Paul Thomas Anderson’s exciting new film, an immersive study of charlatanism and the rise of a figure resembling L. Ron Hubbard (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) through a softheaded, simian pal (a revelatory Joaquin Phoenix). ‘Samsara’ (October) follows up the tech-bad/spirituality-good wordless documentary Baraka from Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, while the thriller ‘Looper’ (Sept. 28), co-starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, has a criminal mob whisking victims into the past. In ‘Trouble with the Curve’ (Sept. 21), Robert Lorenz directs colleague Clint Eastwood as an aged baseball scout on the road with his daughter (Amy Adams), and ‘Argo’ (Oct. 12) is director Ben Affleck’s account of how a fake film crew rescued hostages taken during the Iranian revolution. Similarly splitting the difference between filmmakers and madmen: Oct. 12’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’ has Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson and Tom Waits in Martin McDonagh’s comedy of a screenwriter who falls in with vengeful gangsters. ‘Killing Them Softly’ (Oct. 19) has Anzac director Andrew Dominik
leading Brad Pitt and Ray Liotta through a New Orleans–transplanted version of the Boston-set 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade by George V. Higgins. After Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina’ (September), there’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ (Oct. 26), the Wachowski-produced, Tom Tykwer-directed adaptation of David Mitchell’s 2004 bestseller. The fantasydrama is constructed on the theory of eternal return and acted out by a bigname cast, including Tom Hanks. ‘Flight’ (Nov. 2) by Robert Zemeckis is boilable to the pitch: “What if airline pilot Sully Sullenberger had been drunk when he landed flight 1549 in the Hudson River?” Denzel Washington is the tarnished hero with the rocketjockey name “Whip Whitaker.” Nobody cares if James Bond has had a few vodkas before crashing a plane. Dead again, 007 (Daniel Craig) is resurrected to find out who rendered MI-6 more permeable than usual. Director Sam Mendes threatens to make ‘Skyfall’ (Nov. 9) a drama as much as an array of thrilling cities and bravura action. ‘Lincoln’ (Nov. 16) has Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner collaborating on the subject of the most fascinating man the United States ever produced. Daniel Day-Lewis plays the president to Jared Harris’ Grant and Sally Field’s Mary Todd Lincoln. Not enough? Oct. 4–14 is the 35th Mill Valley Film Festival.
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Concerts SONOMA COUNTY
funk� describe this Bay Area band’s sound. Aug 31, 9pm. $15. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Fishstock 2012
Red Meat
Dead Cat Hat, Kyle Martin, Miss Jane, the Jennerators, Bamboof Still Morning and Marimba Music provide the music, the sea provides the food. Sep 2, noon-6pm. $5. Jenner Community Club, 10432 Hwy 1, Jenner. 707.865.1616.
Playing together for almost two decades with any and all types of music, this country band feeds off the energy of the crowd, be it 15 or 15,000 strong. Aug 31, 9pm. Old Western Saloon, Main Street, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1661.
Friday Night Live
Tomales Founders Day
Cloverdale’s summer-long series ends with Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums on Aug 31. 7pm. Free. Cloverdale Plaza, Cloverdale Boulevard at First St, Cloverdale.
Featuring bands Wagon, the Hillwilliams, Randy & the Special Agents and the Mighty Groove. Sep 2, 12:30-5pm. Free. Downtown Tomales, First and John streets, Tomales.
Huey Lewis & the News
George Winston
In a Perfect World, the Power of Love shows It’s Hip to Be Square as long as you’re Workin’ for a Livin’. This band has too many hits for just one calendar entry! Sep 1, 5pm. $75$115. Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg. 707.431.1533.
Langhorne Slim Americana singer-songwriter appears with Hoots & Hellmouth. Sep 1, 9pm. $15. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Grammy-award winning pianist George Winston presents “Summer Show� with a special pre-show dinner and reserved seating dinner prepared by Chef Chuck Edwards. Sep 1, 8pm. $18$36. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
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Featuring David Chapman on Aug 30. 6:30pm. Free. Pioneer Park, Cedar and Elm streets, Calistoga. Blues harmonica legend “Mr. Superharp� has recorded almost 30 solo albums. Aug 31, 8pm. $24-$28. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
John Hiatt Americana and blues singersongwriter with a full band. Appearing with Johnny Smith. Sep 2, 8pm. $45-$55. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
Madeleine Peyroux She writes originals, but she’s mostly known for sultry jazz covers of popular songs. Rebecca Pidgeon opens. Sep 1, 8pm. $40-$45. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
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Aug 30, Skiffle Symphony. Aug 31, the Big Tamborski. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060. Aug 30, Tai Shan, the Crux. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Aubergine Aug 30, Rovetti & the Meatballs. Aug 31, Steve Sutherby Band. Sep 1, Levi Lloyd, Michael Bolivar. Sep 4, Xoan Curiel. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.
Doc Holliday’s Saloon Sep 1, Purple Haze. Mon, DJ Mixxxa. Wed, Country Music Wednesdays. 138 Calistoga Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.623.5453.
Downtown Guerneville Plaza Aug 30, Cash Tribute with James Garner. 16201 First St, Guerneville.
Flamingo Lounge Aug 31, Groove Foundation. Sep 1, Midnight Sun Massive. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
Gaia’s Garden Aug 30, Wine Country Swing. Aug 31, Greenhouse. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.
Hopmonk Tavern Aug 31, E Minor & the Dirty Diamonds. Sep 1, the Crux. Sep 3, Ziggi Recado, Taranchyla. Mon, Monday Night Edutainment. Tues, 7:30pm, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
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Soundcheck Club dates on the horizon “Gucci Gucci� rapper Kreayshawn (pictured) hits the Phoenix Theater Sept. 22, while Roach Gigz returns Oct. 13. . . . Talib Kweli plays a DJ set at 19 Broadway on Sept. 21, and the Mystic Theatre has Groundation (Oct. 28) and Collie Buddz (Oct. 31) on the same reggae-doused weekend. Also at the Mystic is the annual twonight stand of Y&T (Nov. 16 and 17). Down at Sweetwater Music Hall, Bob Weir and Sammy Hagar appear together with the Mooncussers in a $200-a-ticket benefit. . . . Jam-jazz pianist Marco Benevento plays Terrapin Crossroads on Sept. 14, while the stage is rocked by the Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Oct. 5). Over at 142 Throckmorton, jazz drummer Dafnis Prieto blows minds on Nov. 15. Quiet indie act the Sea & Cake play the Mystic on Nov. 7. . . . Folk icon Holly Near is at the Glaser Center on Oct. 14, while the night before, Stacey Earle plays Studio E (Oct. 13). . . . Steve Kimock Crazy Engine hits up Hopmonk Oct. 10, but not before Orgone takes the stage on Sept. 29. . . . Bay Area thrash legends Death Angel rock the Last Day Saloon on Oct. 20, and blues legend Charlie Musselwhite plays a Labor Day barbecue at Rancho Nicasio (Sept. 2). —Gabe Meline
Last Day Saloon Sep 1, Dylan Chambers & Midnight Transit with Lester Chambers, Timothy O’Neill, Domenic Bianco. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.2343.
Sutton. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.
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James Nash & the Nomads. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Terrapin Crossroads Aug 29, Dedicated Maniacs. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.
Rancho Nicasio Aug 31, the Coverlettes. Sep 2, Charlie Musselwhite. Sep 3, Willie K Band. Town Square, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.
Sausalito Seahorse Aug 30, Daria. Aug 31, Wendy DeWitt. Sep 1, Fiver Brown. Sep 2, Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.
Sleeping Lady Aug 29, Cutcodemzon. Aug 30, Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull. Aug 31, Agape Soul. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.
Smiley’s Aug 31, Dirty Hand Family Band. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.
Station House Cafe Aug 31, Four Guys Named Mo. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.
Sweetwater Music Hall Aug 31, Monophonics. Sep 5,
NAPA COUNTY Billco’s Billiards Aug 30, Me as an Island, Kristen Van Dyke Band, Anadelle. 1234 Third St, Napa. 707.226.7506.
Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Aug 30, Brian Cline. Aug 31, Jinx Jones. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.
Napa Valley Opera House Aug 31, James Cotton. Sep 1, Madeleine Peyroux. Sep 4, Bela Fleck with the Marcus Roberts Trio. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Silo’s Sep 1, Joshua Paige. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Uptown Theatre Sep 1, Soja. Sep 2, John Hiatt & the Combo. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
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Aug 31, Kingsborough. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society live music. 446 B St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8277.
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Sep 4, Rock Overtime. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
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Aug 29, Bobby Voltage. Aug 31, the Hots. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.
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Sep 1, Evolfo Doofeht & Project Blue Book. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Conor Oberst-led rock outfit with the greatest-ever rock album about city planning. Aug 29 at the Regency Ballroom.
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Free in-store in support of much-anticipated reunion album, “Bloom and the Blight.” Aug 30 at Amoeba SF.
Sep 1, George Winston. Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
George’s Nightclub Aug 31, Tony Saunders & the Romancing the Bass Band. Sep 1, Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.
19 Broadway Club Aug 29, Ned Endless & the Allnighters. Aug 30, FeatherWitch. Aug 31, Christie Batanides. Sep 1, Community Hearts Benefit & Raffle. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
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Beirut Bring the accordion and skinny jeans for a trip around the world without leaving your seat. Sep 3 at the Fox Theater.
Omar Souleyman Syria’s best freestyle wedding singer performs stateside with Trey Spruance of Mr. Bungle. Sep 4 at Yoshi’s SF.
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Aug 31-Sep 2 1-4pm. Salughterhouse Space, “Pigeonholed” and “Under My Thumb,” sculpture and video installation by Pat Lenz. 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg. 707.431.1514.
Sep 1-3 9am-5pm. Sausalito Art Festival, over 260 artists showing their work at the 60th incarnation of this huge fest. With live bands daily. $15$25. Marinship Way, Sausalito. 415.331.3757.
Sep 2 At 5pm. Grand Hand Gallery, “Drawn from Nature,” drawings and sculptures by Maash Pascal and Patti Wessman. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
SONOMA COUNTY Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Through Sep 3, “Songs of the Earth: The Joy of Color,” featuring iconic landscapes by Jack Stuppin. 1785 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. Wed-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.875.2911.
Cornerstone Sonoma Through Sep 30, “Heads Up,” the human head interpreted by seven sculptors in different mediums. 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. Daily 10 to 4 707.933.3010.
Gallery of Sea & Heaven Through Oct 16, “Culture Shock!” with works by Becoming Independent and
community artists. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sat, noon to 5 and by appointment. 707.578.9123.
Illusion,” small-scale weavings by Adela Akers. 6671 Front St, Forestville. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 6. 707.887.0799.
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Retrospect Gallery
Sep 2-Nov 4, “Invitational Anniversary Exhibit,” featuring 25 international artists. Reception, Sep 7, 5pm. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.
Aug 30-Sep 30, Debut of new gallery, featuring paintings by Gregory Odle. Reception, Aug 30, 5pm. 104 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am to 5pm 707.291.7058.
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Through Sep 1, “Shadow of the Ego,” mixed media by Cat Kaufman. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Open Sat, 12 to 5, and by appointment. 707.332.1212.
Sep 1-23, “Hand Crafted Books,” Sonoma County Book Arts Guild sixth year anniversary show. Reception, Sep 7, 4-8pm. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. No phone.
Graton Gallery
Riverfront Art Gallery
Through Sep 30, “A Murder of Crows, Three Artists, Three Objects,” work of Marsha Connell, Sally Baker and Micah Schwaberow. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.
Hammerfriar Gallery
Through Sep 9, “Showin’ on the River,” juried fine art featuring 25 artists. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through Sep 8, “Second Nature,” paintings and collages of Jenny Honnert Abell, reflects on the abundance of the natural world. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.
Through Sep 1, “Face Me” captures the likeness, the personality or even the mood of a person in a self-portrait or portrait. Ninety-one pieces. 6780 Depot St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
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Sebastopol Gallery
Aug 30-Sep 29, “All Things Orange” explores how artists purposefully incorporate orange into their medium. Reception, Sep 8, 5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.
Through Sep 30, “Wild Prayer: Listening to Nature,” acrylic paintings by Sandy Eastoak. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.
Healdsburg Museum
Aug 31-Sept 2, “Pigeonholed” and “Under My Thumb,” sculpture and video installation by Pat Lenz. 1-4pm. 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg. 707.431.1514.
Through Nov 8, “Ancestors of Mexico,” artifacts, photos and more. Free. 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.431.3325.
Occidental Center for the Arts Through Oct 14, “Body of Art,” figurative art from local artists. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.
Petaluma Arts Center Through Sep 9, Local artists present altered photos combined with mixed media. 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.
Quicksilver Mine Company Through Sep 23, “Threads of
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Sonoma County Museum Through Sep 9, “Trees” featuring the large-scale oil paintings of Chester Arnold. Through Sep 9, “Sonoma Oaks: Points of View” featuring Hugh Livingston’s multimedia installations on the patterns and sounds of California oak habitats. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Sep 13, “Cross Pollination,” the art of painter
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. WedSun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.
Towers Gallery Through Sep 30, Frank Oravetz, photography and Melissa Cox, watercolors, celebrate the summer. 240 N Cloverdale Blvd, Ste 2, Cloverdale. 707.894.4331.
MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre Through Aug 31, “California Visions,” paintings by Sherrill Miller. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Art Works Downtown Through Sep 28, “Organic Intentions,” dynamic sculptural works by Bay Area artists Mari Andrews, Mary Button Durell & Patricia Lyons Stroud. Reception, Sep 14, 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.
Bolinas Art Gallery Aug 31-Sep 2, Art Show featuring work by Gerald Arrington, Jeffrey Beauchamp, Sylvia Gonzalez and Dana Hooper. 52 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. www.bolinas-gallery.com.
Elsewhere Gallery
Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.
Industrial Center Building Sep 1-3, 11am-6pm, Visit more than 30 artists at work and purchase art. Free. 480 Gate Five Rd, Sausalito.
Marin Civic Center Through Dec 10, “Marin Society of Artists: 85 years,” a nonjuried member show. 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.499.6400.
Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 28, “Beyond Landscape” features artwork focused on sustaining nature and taking care of the planet. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.
Marin History Museum Through Sep 1, “The Golden Gate Bridge, an Icon That Changed the World,” historical exhibit. Aug 30, 4:30pm, Block printing, featuring local artisans and crafters. $5. Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael. Tues-Fri, plus second and third Sat monthly, 11 to 4. 415.454.8538.
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Through Sep 15, “Kings of Imagination,” featuring works by Bill Dempster, Jack Carter & Stonefox. 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Daily, 11 to 6. 415.526.2855.
Aug 31, 5pm, Artists and poets still find life’s meaning in a glass of wine. Free. 1040 Court St, San Rafael.
Gallery Route One
Through Aug 29, “Bay Area Women Artists,” group show juried by Donna Seager. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.
Through Sep 30, 150 artists each receive a small wooden box to create something amazing. Nothing living, though. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Sausalito Art Festival Sep 1-3, 9am-5pm, Over 260 artists showing their work at the 60th incarnation of this huge festival. With live bands daily. $15-$25. Marinship Way, Sausalito. 415.331.3757.
Seager Gray Gallery Through Aug 31, Seven artists show their paintings in this summer salon. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat; 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 7; Sun, 12 to 5. 415.384.8288.
NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Sep 23, “Entering the Wild” featuring the work of Trish Carney, Adriane Colburn and others. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm 707.226.5991.
Downtown Napa Oct 19-April 2013, “Momentum: Art that Moves (Us),” second annual interactive public art exhibition ARTwalk. Free.. 707.257.2117. First Street and Town Center, Napa.
ECHO Gallery Through Oct 6, “Creatures,” sculptures, paintings, photos and drawings by six artists. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
Grand Hand Gallery Sep 2-Oct 29, “Drawn from Nature,” drawings and sculptures by Maash Pascal and Patti Wessman. Reception, Sep 2, 5pm. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
Napa Valley Museum Through Sep 23, “Memory Bank II: An Exhibition of Place and People” captures people
Saturdays-Sundays, noon6pm. through Sep 2, “Pushing Boundaries,” featuring artists from the Bay Area, reflects popular culture, urbanism and Art Brut. 3860 Broadway, American Canyon.
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Sausalito Art Festival Sep 1-3, 9am-5pm, Over 260 artists showing their work at the 60th incarnation of this huge festival. With live bands daily. $15-$25. Marinship Way, Sausalito. 415.331.3757.
Sonoma Mandala Bazaar Local artisans and craftspeople present a broad selection of treasures to take home. Sep 1, 11am-4pm. Free. Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8105.
Film Force of Nature
Bob Sarlatte & Friends The field announcer for the 49ers is also a comedian, having appeared on David Letterman several times. Aug 31, 8pm. $25-$30. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Comedy Headliner Different headliner each month. Last Fri of every month. Heritage Public House, 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.540.0395.
Marco’s Funny Dozen Hosted by Marco Alvarez, headliner William Head. Sep 5, 7pm. $5. Guayakí Maté Bar, 6782 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.6644.
Tuesday Evening Comedy Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-andcomers Tues at 8. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
David Suzuki looks at the strains on our interconnected web of life and offers up a blueprint for sustainability and survival. Aug 29, 8pm. Free. Windsor Town Green, Bell Road and McClelland Drive, Windsor.
Little White Lies (Les Petits Mouchoirs) Overshadowed by mutual concern for their pal, the sunny beachside idyll brings out heated tensions and the petits mouchoirs that can disrupt longtime friendships in this French film. Aug 31. $10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival True-story “Best of the Fest” films include “Pit No. 8” on Aug 31. 7pm. $10. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.
Dinner at the Ranch Chef Morgan Robinson prepares a grand feast for guests, including Michael Chiarello. Sep 2, 6pm. $150. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Rd, Napa.
Healdsburg Farmers Market Wed, 4-7pm. Downtown Plaza, Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg. Wed-Sat, 9amnoon. Healdsburg Farmers Market, North and Vine streets, Healdsburg. 707.431.1956.
Novato Farmers Market Come together and celebrate fresh and local food. Tues, 48pm. through Sep 22. Novato Farmers Market, Grant and Sherman avenues, Novato.
Petaluma Farmers Market Live music and over 50 local booths. Sat, 2-5:30pm and Wed, 4:30-8pm. through Aug 29. Free. Petaluma Farmers Market, Second Street between B and D streets, Petaluma. Sat, 2-5:30pm. through Nov 17. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South and D Street, Petaluma.
Point Reyes Farmers Market All-local, all-organic produce market. Sat, 9am-1pm. through Nov 3. Toby’s Feed Barn, 11250 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1223.
Redwood Empire Farmers Market Sat, 9am-noon and Wed, 9am-noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, |Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am-1pm and Wed, 9am-1pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.522.8629.
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Vegan Cooking Seminar
Sun at 10am, “Eat Local 101” provides walking tour with information, cooking advice and ideas inspired by locally grown foods. Thurs, 8am-1pm and Sun, 8am-1pm. Marin Civic
Miyoko Schinner of Miyoko’s Kitchen and author of three cookbooks presents this culinary adventure. Aug 29, 6:30pm. $25. ) Sonoma Cutlery,
Sep 1-2, 10am-1pm, Butoh Improvisational Movement, Two-day workshop is an opportunity to be present, to observe, and to participate
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and places of Napa’s history during an era of transition in photos and film. Through Sep 29, “Secret Life of Paper,” celebrating paper as an art medium. Includes work by Patti Brown, Deborah Donahower and others. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Mon, 10 to 5. 707.944.0500.
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Wednesday Night Market Over 130 vendors and all the people you went to elementary school with flood downtown Santa Rosa. Wed. Free. Downtown Santa Rosa, Fourth and B streets, Santa Rosa.
Lectures Bike Maintenance Basics Marty Kesti and Wil Spreter demonstrate how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor adjustments to a bicycle. Sep 4 and 5, 7pm. Free. REI Santa Rosa, Southside Shopping Center, 2715 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.540.9025.
Darwin: A Chance Meeting! Science Buzz Cafe features Richard Noble. Aug 30, 7pm. $4. French Garden, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.
Readings Aqus Cafe Aug 29, 7pm, Speakeasy Literary Saloon. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
Book Passage Sep 1, 4pm, “The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel� with Louise Penny. Sep 4, 7pm, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream� and the Spirit of Aloha with Rober Surrier and Shawna. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Sep 5, 7pm, “The Capitalism Papers� with Jerry Mander. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.2618.
Forchetta / Bastoni Sep 4, 6pm, Copperfield’s Debut Dinners with Amanda Coplin. $75. 6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.9500.
Point Reyes Books Aug 30, 7pm, “Life After Murder: Five Men in Search of Redemption� with Nancy Mullane. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1542.
Reaching Out Grand Hand expands to our land Out of all the cities on a map of the United States, the Grand Hand Gallery has extended its grand index ďŹ nger and pointed to downtown Napa. Owner Ann Ruhr Pifer with manager Kristina Young cut the red ribbon to its new Bay Area location this year, expanding to a storefront on Main Street. The gallery—aptly named for Pifer’s affinity for authentic work that shows “the hand of the artistâ€?—features the work of contemporary artists and craftspeople from across the country utilizing diverse media, ranging from clay, wood, glass, metal, ďŹ ber and metals. The Grand Hand has already received much praise from its hometown in St. Paul, Minn., where the gallery ďŹ rst opened in August 2004, deemed the “Best of the Citiesâ€? in the Midwest for the past two years. Give the gallery a hand and check out “Drawn from Nature,â€? a show running September to October, featuring Napa artists Patti Wessman and Maash Pascal. Enjoy the opening reception with a few sips of Tres Sabores wine on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Grand Hand Gallery. 1136 Main St., Napa. 5–7pm. 707.253.2551.—Catherine Zaw
Theater 110 in the Shade Musical set in a 1930s Texas heat wave. Directed by Mary Chun (music) and Elly Lichenstein (stage). Dates and times vary. Through Sep 2. $25$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.
Arsenic & Old Lace Farcical black comedy in which a man must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and his recent promise to marry the minister’s daughter. Times vary. Thurs-Sun through Sep 2. $17-$22. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.
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Three” and other favorites. Times vary. Fri-Sun through Sep 9. $22-$24. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.
BY ROB BREZSNY
For the week of August 29
ARIES (March 21–April 19) I’m afraid your vibes are slightly out of tune. Can you do something about that, please? Meanwhile, your invisible friend could really use a Tarot reading, and your houseplants would benefit from a dose of Mozart. Plus—and I hope I’m not being too forward here—your charmingly cluttered spots are spiraling into chaotic sprawl, and your slight tendency to overreact is threatening to devolve into a major proclivity. As for that rather shabby emotional baggage of yours, would you consider hauling it to the dump? In conclusion, my dear Ram, you’re due for a few adjustments.
Last of the Red Hot Lovers Neil Simon play asks if a man in a midlife crisis can find happiness by trying and failing to have affairs with three different women between 3 and 5pm Times vary. Thurs-Sun through Sep 23. $12-$22. 32Ten Studios, 3210 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael. 800.717.3210.
TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
The Liar West Coast premiere of a new comedy set in the decadent and flamboyant cavalier period. Times vary. Fri-Sun through Sep 23. $20-$35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, San Rafael.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Robert Currier directs outdoor production set in Hawaii where the scent of hibiscus and twang of ukuleles will permeate Shakespeare’s story of lunatics, lovers and poets. Dates and times vary. Through Sep 30. $20-$35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, San Rafael.
Moon Over Buffalo This wacky farce centers on a has-been acting couple touring in Buffalo in 1953 with “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives.” Times vary. Thurs-Sun through Sep 16. $19-$23. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.
The Mousetrap Spend a spooky evening in a snow-bound boarding house with an odd assortment of strangers, one of whom is a murderer in this Agatha Christie play. Fri-Sat, 8pm. through Sep 8. $10-$15. College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.
Our Country’s Good Porchlight Theatre Company presents the historical fiction about a British lieutenant who puts on a play starring prisoners. Times vary. Thurs-Sat through Sep 8. $15-$30. Marin Society of Artists, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A young bride who hatches a scheme to marry off her six brothers-in-law goes awry when the brothers kidnap six women from a neighboring town. Times vary. Thurs-Sun
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The Real ‘Wire’ Jonathon Kozol updates tales of America’s poor Reading a Jonathon Kozol book is intense. It’s like reading a less police-driven script of The Wire, but just as jaw-dropping and eyebrowraising. . . . and it’s real. Mostly, Kozol writes about children. In his latest book, Fire in the Ashes: TwentyFive Years Among the Poorest Children in America, he revisits subjects from his earlier books, published from 1990 to 2005. Kids who lived in the Martinique, a poor housing complex about 15 blocks from New York’s theater district, now have kids of their own, or their parents have died, or they moved from the meanest New York streets to rural Montana only to find depression and anger destroy their lives. Just 15 pages of this book makes my First World problems seem that much more insignificant. But Fire in the Ashes isn’t wholly depressing, and the positive stories shine even brighter because of this. Kozol’s journalistic detail is sprinkled with reflective empathy, and he keeps a professional tone, making for a most impactful delivery. Jonathon Kozol discusses his latest book in a literary luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Book Passage. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. Noon. $60 includes lunch and book.—Nicolas Grizzle
through Sep 16. $15-$35. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.
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Is happiness mostly just an absence of pain? If so, I bet you’ve been pretty content lately. But what if a more enchanting and exciting kind of bliss were available? Would you have the courage to go after it? Could you summon the chutzpah and the zeal and the visionary confidence to head out in the direction of a new frontier of joy? I completely understand if you feel shy about asking for more. You might worry that to do so would be greedy or put you at risk of losing what you have already scored. But I feel it’s my duty to cheer you on. The potential rewards looming just over the hump are magnificent.
clever. Joyce reported that he, too, enjoyed the art of punning. “You are a deep-sea diver,” Jung replied. “She is drowning.” I’m going to apply a comparable distinction to you, Libra. These days you may sometimes worry that you’re in over your head in the bottomless abyss. But I’m here to tell you that in all the important ways, you’re like a deep-sea diver. (The Joyce-Jung story comes from Edward Hoagland’s Learning to Eat Soup.)
SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)
No false advertising this week, Scorpio. Don’t pretend to be a purebred if you’re actually a mutt, and don’t act like you know it all when you really don’t. For that matter, you shouldn’t portray yourself as an unambitious amateur if you’re actually an aggressive pro, and you should avoid giving the impression that you want very little when in fact you’re a burning, churning throb of longing. I realize it may be tempting to believe that a bit of creative deceit would serve a holy cause, but it won’t. As much as you possibly can, make outer appearances reflect inner truths.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) I’ve got some medicine for you to try, Gemini. It’s advice from the writer Thomas Merton. “To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns,” he wrote, “to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to the violence of our times.” It’s always a good idea to heed that warning, of course. But it’s especially crucial for you right now. The best healing work you can do is to shield your attention from the din of the outside world and tune in reverently to the glimmers of the inside world.
In Christian lore, the serpent is the bad guy that’s the cause of all humanity’s problems. He coaxes Adam and Eve to disobey God, which gets them expelled from Paradise. But in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, there are snake gods that sometimes do good deeds and perform epic services. They’re called nagas. In one Hindu myth, a naga prince carries the world on his head. And in a Buddhist tale, the naga king uses his seven heads to give the Buddha shelter from a storm just after the great one has achieved enlightenment. In regards to your immediate future, Sagittarius, I foresee you having a relationship to the serpent power that’s more like the Hindu and Buddhist version than the Christian. Expect vitality, fertility and healing.
CANCER (June 21–July 22)
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19)
I dreamed you were a magnanimous taskmaster nudging the people you care about to treat themselves with more conscientious tenderness. You were pestering them to raise their expectations and hew to higher standards of excellence. Your persistence was admirable! You coaxed them to waste less time and make long-range educational plans and express themselves with more confidence and precision. You encouraged them to give themselves a gift now and then and take regular walks by bodies of water. They were suspicious of your efforts to make them feel good, at least in the early going. But eventually they gave in and let you help them.
LEO (July 23–August 22) In the spirit of Sesame Street, I’m happy to announce that this week is brought to you by the letter T, the number 2 and the color blue. Here are some of the T words you should put extra emphasis on: togetherness, trade-offs, tact, timeliness, tapestry, testability, thoroughness, teamwork and Themis (goddess of order and justice). To bolster your mastery of the number 2, meditate on interdependence, balance and collaboration. As for blue, remember that its presence tends to bring stability and depth. VIRGO (August 23–September 22)
In Lewis Carroll’s book Through the Looking Glass, the Red Queen tells Alice that she is an expert at believing in impossible things. She brags that there was one morning when she managed to embrace six improbable ideas before she even ate breakfast. I encourage you to experiment with this approach, Capricorn. Have fun entertaining all sorts of crazy notions and unruly fantasies. Please note that I am not urging you to actually put those beliefs into action. The point is to give your imagination a good work-out.
AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) I’m not necessarily advising you to become best friends with the dark side of your psyche. I’m merely requesting that the two of you cultivate a more open connection. The fact of the matter is that if you can keep a dialogue going with this shadowy character, it’s far less likely to trip you up or kick your ass at inopportune moments. In time you might even come to think of its chaos as being more invigorating than disorienting. You may regard it as a worthy adversary and even an interesting teacher. PISCES (February 19–March 20) You need more
In the creation myths of Easter Island’s native inhabitants, the god who made humanity was named Makemake. He was also their fertility deity. Today the name Makemake also belongs to a dwarf planet that was discovered beyond the orbit of Neptune in 2005. It’s currently traveling through the sign of Virgo. I regard it as being the heavenly body that best symbolizes your own destiny in the coming months. In the spirit of the original Makemake, you will have the potential to be a powerful maker. In a sense you could even be the architect and founder of your own new world. Here’s a suggestion: look up the word “creator” in a thesaurus, write the words you find there on the back of your business card and keep the card in a special place until May 2013.
magic in your life, Pisces. You’re suffering from a lack of sublimely irrational adventures and eccentrically miraculous epiphanies and inexplicably delightful interventions. At the same time, I think it’s important that the magic you attract into your life is not pure fluff. It needs some grit. It’s got to have a kick that keeps you honest. That’s why I suggest that you consider getting the process started by baking some unicorn poop cookies. They’re sparkly, enchanting, rainbow-colored sweets, but with an edge. Ingredients include sparkle gel, disco dust, star sprinkles—and a distinctly roguish attitude. Recipe is here: tinyurl.com/ UnicornPoopCookies.
LIBRA (September 23–October 22) When the writer James Joyce began to suspect that his adult daughter Lucia was mentally ill, he sought advice from psychologist Carl Jung. After a few sessions with her, Jung told her father that she was schizophrenic. How did he know? A telltale sign was her obsessive tendency to make puns, many of which were quite
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LAPTOP, Computer, LCD Panel $249, $99, $55- Like New! CRC Computer Repair Center, 3227 Santa Rosa Ave, 95407. FREE checkup, expert laptop repair, tune-up, spyware removal. 9am–5pm, Tues-Sat. 707.528.8340.
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A Wild Irish Rose Mature, Independent in Marin. Call for photos. Please call before 11pm. No calls from blocked phone #. Kara, 415.233.2769.
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STRONG/THOROUGH/ HEALING 30 yrs. experience. $25/1/2hr. back/shoulder/neck, $50hr Full Body. INFO: www.colingodwin.blogspot.com 707.823.2990
RELAX! Relaxing massage and bodywork by male massage therapist with 12 yrs. experience. 707.542.6856.
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Full Body Sensual Massage With a mature, playful CMT. Comfortable incall location near the J.C. in Santa Rosa. Soothing, relaxing, and fun. Visa/MC accepted. Gretchen 707.478.3952. Veterans Discount.
707.578.3088
Foot Massage $19.99/45 min 2460 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa
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“Your pleasure, my business.� Women, men, couples,..by a gentleman. Since 1991. Aft/eve appts. 707.799.4467(C) or 707.527.9497 (L) Jimmy.
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707.981.7128
620 E. Washington St. Suite 208, Petaluma
Unity of Santa Rosa presents: An inclusive, spiritually-minded community. All are welcome. Workshops and events. Sunday School & Service 10:30am 4857 Old Redwood Hwy tel:707.542.7729 www.UnityofSantaRosa.org
Workshops Rocks and Clouds Zendo Meditation and Dharma Talk Every Wednesday Night @ 7:00pm Introduction to Meditation Practice
Guerneville M4M Massage Man of Your Dreams Men, women, couples. TLC, massage, Tantra, nurturing mutual touch. William 707.548.2187
Healthy Spa Massage
GRAND OPENING
Mitch, CMT. Mature. Professional. Relaxing intuitive touch. Private discreet studio. 707.849.7409
under new owner
• Full Body Massage (includes head, neck $45 hr and shoulders)
PAIN/STRESS RELIEF Professional male massage therapist; strong, deep healGreat Massage By Joe, CMT. Relaxing hot tub ing bodywork. $60 for 60 mins, $80 for 90 mins and pool available. Will do 707.536.1516 outcalls. 707.228.6883. www.CompleteBodyBalance.com
• Foot Reflexology $1999 hr • Chair/Couples’ Massage • Hot Stone/Body Scrub
Happy Health Spa open 10am–10:30pm, 7 days
525 Ross St, Santa Rosa
707-591-8899
SPECIAL 60 min. – $10 Off 90 min. – $20 Off Deep Tissue Swedish Massage Hot Stone / Body Scrub Couples Massage Daily‹9am–10pm
707.829.2487
698 Petaluma Blvd Sebastopol
2nd and 4th Wednesday Nights @ 6:30pm Email us with any questions: daterra@sonic.net Find us on the web @ www.rocksandclouds.org Or call 707.824.5647
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SANTA ROSA TREATMENT PROGR AM
We provide treatment for: Heroin, Oxycontin and Vicodin using Methadone.
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• Subutex/Suboxone available • Confidentiality assured
1901 Cleveland Ave Suite B • Santa Rosa 707.576.0818 • www.srtp.net
www.Stand-UpComedyWorkshop.com SUBUTEX/SUBOXONE available Local classes & coaching, plus over Internet for Safe Oxycontin, Vicodin, Other Opiate Withdrawal! Guitar Lessons w/ Hank Levine Confidential Program. 707.576.1919 formerlly w/Collins & Levine Band
• Providing Treatment since 1984 • MediCal accepted
BECOME A YOGA TEACHER in 6 extended weekends at Ananda Seva ashram in Santa Rosa, Oct–March. Visit: www.anandaseva.org/yoga/yoga-teacher-training or call Gayatri 707.239.3650.
All ages. Super patient, fun, creative, positive & nurturing 707.583.6386
NEW Himalayan Lunch Buffet $8.99 Amazing cuisine, reasonable prices, prompt service. Vegan + gluten-free options. $1 off w/student ID. Ganesha Restaurant, 535 Ross St, Downtown Santa Rosa. 707.595.3311. (next to Bananas Music)
Move In Specials 5 X 10…
Donate Your Auto 800.322.4234
starting as low as $ 30 per month
We do all DMV. Free pick up- running or not. Live operators—7 days! Help the Polly Klaas Foundation provide safety information and assist families in bringing kids home safely.
10 X 10…
starting as low as $ 75 per month
We sell boxes, packaging and other moving supplies
BraveHeart Women RESONATE Chapter Meeting
3205 Dutton Ave | 1435 Sebastopol Ave Santa Rosa | Locally Owned & Operated
Friday, August 31, 6pm Way beyond Networking! Laurie Allen Local Leader 707.318.9865
707-546-0000 707-578-3299
Willits Kinetic Carnivale — Sept 8 & 9 — A SteamPunk Weekend
COMPASSIONATE HEALTH OPTIONS
Handcar Races on Sunday! Entertainment and a Grand Ball on Saturday night in the Engine House. Missing the Handcar Regatta? In Willits, the heart of Mendocino County. For more information, to buy tickets, or to inquire about being a VENDOR or entering a handcar, go to www.KineticCarnivale.com
Providing Compassionate Care and Medical Cannabis Evaluations Since 2004
•Led by Dr. Hanya Barth •Real Care—Real Doctors •24/7 Safe Verification •Totally Confidential
SEBASTOPOL SUPPORT GROUP “All-Issues—All Adults”, Thursdays 8-9:30am Robin Stuart, MFT29894; 707.812.7772; robin.stuart@comcast.net
SKIRT CHASER VINTAGE — BUY, SELL, TRADE
Horti-Tech LLC, Specializing in Master Light Control, Ballast and Fluorescent Repair Josh Guttig, email — jgutt7@yahoo.com or call 707.364.1540
707.546.4021 208 Davis Street, RR Square, SR
PEACE IN MEDICINE IS NOW OPEN IN SANTA ROSA 1061 North Dutton Ave @ West College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 — Great Prices! Visit our online menu at — www.PeaceinMedicine.org
We’ll Match Any Local Price
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Downtown Santa Rosa: 741 5th St @ E St
September 12–23
A Celebration of World Cultures CINEMA • CUISINE • MUSIC • ART • DIALOGUE WWW.SRIFF.ORG 707.935.3456
Deerfield Ranch Winery • Glaser Center Azteca TV50 • 6th Street Playhouse Arlene Francis Center
