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Arts Events Galleries OPENINGS Dec 6 At 6pm. Book Passage, “Tom Killion Woodcut Prints,” Marin County artist. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960. At 6pm. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, “In Our Family: Portraits of All Kinds of Families,” by photographer Gigi Kaeser. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888. At 7pm. Osher Marin JCC, “Traces of Memory,” a contemporary look at the Jewish past in Poland, photography by Chris Schwarz. RSVP required. 415.444.8080. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.
Dec 7 At 6pm. Epicurean Connection, “Kristin and Shotsie Gorman,” abstract art. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.
Dec 8 At 5pm. Marin MOCA, “Actuality, Reminiscence and Fabrication,” new photography by Deborah Sullivan. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.
SONOMA COUNTY Art Changes Life Through Dec 31, “Deep Listening, Songs from the Earth,” mixed-media paintings by Richard K Bacon; also, paintings by Kristin Gustavson, photographs by Ananda Fierro, encaustic by Caterina Martinico and prints by Linda Shelp. 954 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol. 707.824.8881.
work by guild members. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. WedThurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.
Charles M Schulz Museum Through Feb 3, “The Art of Peanuts Animation” features 16 never-before-displayed Peanuts drawings and cels, including five cels rescued from Schulz’s 1966 studio fire. Dec 1, Charles Solomon and Lee Mendelson talk about new book “The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation.”. Through Apr 1, “Peanuts Celebrations” highlights 70 original strips which celebrate the major holidays throughout the year and features the history of the Peanuts-themed balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.
Epicurean Connection Dec 7, “Kristin and Shotsie Gorman,” abstract art. Reception, Dec 7, 6pm. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.
Finley Community Center Through Dec 20, “Altered Group Exhibit” features local artists creating alternative and abstract art. Featuring work from Ricky Watts, Sean Nichols, Adam Springer, Saif Azzuz, Roman D’Argenzio and others. Through Dec 20, The work of ceramic artist Kathy Pallie. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.
Hammerfriar Gallery Through Dec 24, “Forward” features the work of 13 contemporary conceptual artists, including Chris Beards, Seymour Bergman and others. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.
Healdsburg Museum Through Jan 6, “Magical Toyland,” nostalgic fun for anyone born from 1860 to 1960 featuring toys, games and dollhouses. 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.431.3325.
Arts Guild of Sonoma
Neon Raspberry Art House
Through Dec 31, “December Invitational,” including new
Through Dec 31, 6pm, “Blind Passenger” fall 2012 show
features Nicole Markoff’s project and new oil paintings from Colorado-based painter Erin Donnelly. Free. 3605 Main St, Occidental. 707 874 2100.
Petaluma Arts Center Through Dec 23, “Members’ Annual Exhibition,” featuring Petaluma artist David Moore. 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.
Petaluma Museum Through Dec 16, Exhibit tells the story of local vets who served in the Korean War through artifacts and video presentations. $3-$5. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues. 707.778.4398.
Quercia Gallery Through Dec 31, “Sea, Land, City” features the miniature work of 12 artists. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243.
Quicksilver Mine Company Through Dec 31, “Last Hurrah” is the final exhibition at the Quicksilver Mine Co. 6671 Front St, Forestville. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 6. 707.887.0799.
RiskPress Gallery Through Dec 23, “Seen, Heard,” photographs by Nick Smith and recordings by Donna Tauscher. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. No phone.
Riverfront Art Gallery Through Jan 6, “California Photo Adventures,” photographs by Lance Kuehne. Through Jan 6, “Wildlife as Art,” photographs by Jim Coda. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.
Santa Rosa Junior College Through Dec 13, “Roberto Chavez Mini Blockbuster” features 50 pieces by Getty and Smithsonian-honored artist in the Robert F Agrella Gallery. 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 1.800.564.SRJC.
Sonoma County Museum Through Jan 13, “The California Landscape,” exhibition of landscape paintings from museum’s collections. Through Jan 13, “Peace at Sunset,”
FELIZ Compañía Mazatlán Bellas Artes de Sacramento presents ‘Posada Navideña’ on Dec. 7 at the Wells Fargo Center. See Events, p37.
painting from 19th-century artist Thomas Cole, on loan from the De Young Museum in San Francisco. Through Jan 13, “Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting” uses a combination of graphics, immersive environments and images on a journey through Cole’s creative process. Curator’s tour Dec 7, 11am. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Dec 30, “The Art of Handmade Paper” offers glimpse into historical practice of papermaking with large display of rare Japanese papers. Through Dec 30, “Coastal Echoes” features the new works of respected painter Larry Thomas. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. WedSun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.
Studio 428 Dec 8-9, 11am-5pm, Moore Lane Open Studios features six studios on the 400 block of Moore Lane opening their doors with art, music and wine. Free. 428 Moore Ln, Healdsburg. 707.433.6842.
from various artists, plus “performing” sculpture by Mineko Grimmer. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.
MARIN COUNTY Bolinas Museum Through Dec 30, “Slapstick,” vintage Hollywood cinema photography from the collection of Robert Flynn Johnson. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330.
Gallery Bergelli Through Jan 1, “Winter Group Show,” new work by gallery artists Alberto Ludwig, Braulio Delgado, James Leonard and others. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454.
Marin MOCA Dec 8-Jan 12, “Actuality, Reminiscence and Fabrication,” new photography by Deborah Sullivan. Reception, Dec 8, 5pm. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.
University Art Gallery
Marin Society of Artists
Through Dec 9, “Under Water” features photography, painting, prints and ceramics
Through Dec 16, “Winter Holidays and Gifts” features ceramics, sculptures, paintings,
photography, prints, jewelry and wearable art. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 12 to 4. 415.454.9561.
Osher Marin JCC Ongoing, “Traces of Memory,” a contemporary look at the Jewish past in Poland, photography by Chris Schwarz and text by Jonathon Webber. Reception, Dec 6, 7pm, RSVP required. 415.444.8080. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.
Salami Factory Dec 8-9, “Holiday Open Studio,” possibly the Salami Factory’s last open studio ever. Featuring work by Katy Bernheim, Valerie Hersey and others. 1599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.457.5150.
Seager Gray Gallery Through Dec 30, “Everyday Saints,” carved wooden figures by Joe Brubaker. 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 Jan 27, “Renaissance on Fillmore” examines San Francisco’s upper Fillmore district through 1955-’65 with the work of 17 artists who