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Letters Hypocrisy or irony?

1. There’s a lot of talk lately about head trauma in football … and there should be. But the goal of football is to score goals and sadly, brain damage is a side effect of the game, not the purpose. But then there’s boxing? The way you win is to expose the brain to many physical blows and render the person unconscious. The sole purpose of boxing IS to do brain damage and the person who does the most damage wins. If head trauma is the issue, shouldn’t boxing go to the front of the line?

2. Dogs are the best animals in the world and the only love money really can buy. So while dog owners and their dogs are being restricted from a number of state and federal properties (which I wholly oppose by the way), some dog owners think it’s perfectly acceptable to bring their dogs into restaurants and supermarkets. It matters not to them that some

folks might be allergic or that they enter into a food setting from the rain and the dogs shake and water flies everywhere. How sanitary.

Rude and self-centered. Then they complain about being restricted outside. (And I’m not talking about San Rafael’s wonderful Guide Dogs; noble beasts that they are.)

Life is strange and often stranger in Marin.

—LR Waldman

Lone survivor Hooray for Good Earth [‘Warm welcome,’ March 16]! Perhaps the lone survivor of the Whole Foods takeover of natural foods in Marin back in the ’90s, it is great to see the new store opening!

—Louis Judson, via pacificsun.com

This week, a letter-writer calls people who bring their dogs into restaurants and supermarkets “rude and self-centered.”

Ongoing suffering

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Good Earth Natural Foods recently opened a new store in Tam Valley, complete with an outdoor stone fireplace.

I clearly can relate to the letter written by Alex Easton-Brown in the November 18 Sun edition. A couple years ago I was casually riding my bike when I became involved in a very serious bike accident caused by the MMWD [Marin Municipal Water District]. It was determined by my attorney and the legal experts that MMWD did not have proper cautionary signage on a road they were working on while I was riding my bike on the same road.

In addition to the improper road signage, two of the MMWD crew members (there were 20 of them working on the street) who were not inside any ditches or trenches at the time of the accident, rather than running up to me to keep me from falling into the deep trench (which should have been legally covered), did nothing other than stand and

watch the accident happen. Myself and my bike fell into the deep, open trench, and of course I flew over my bike and landed head first. I suffered severe head injuries, with permanent injuries to my jaw and teeth, and I was taken by ambulance to Marin General Hospital for surgery as a result of the injuries from the accident.

During the course of three years, I was engaged in a lawsuit against MMWD; it was a most difficult lawsuit with the district. I won the case with a very small settlement because MMWD did not want to pay out, as they would rather pay their employees $138,000 per year.

Meanwhile, I suffer every day of my life from the injuries of the bike accident with permanent disability.

—Julan

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forms that you can use to file your income tax.

One is the 1040, and the other two, more simple, have what names?

3 What city in Alabama has the same name as a three-dimensional art creation?

4 The food you eat spends about 75 percent of its time in which of your

5a. It was 100 years ago this week—March 25, 1916—that women in the U.S. were first permitted to attend what kind of sporting event?

5b. Identify the movie title and the three stars shown.

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1 What writer of books, poems, cartoons and humorous hit songs like “A Boy Named Sue” for Johnny Cash and “The Cover of Rolling Stone” for Dr. Hook, lived from 1967 to 1981 on a redwood houseboat in Sausalito called ‘Evil Eye’?

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▲ Casey, the Rosenberg family’s cherished dog, ran away only once in 15 years. The smart pup crossed four lanes of traffic on Freitas Parkway to visit Pet Food Express, his favorite store. The Rosenberg’s brought Casey there frequently and he loved the friendly staff, tasty treats and squeaky toys.

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▼ In what the California Highway Patrol (CHP) described as a few tense moments, someone pointed a laser beam at a CHP helicopter while it flew over Marin last Tuesday evening, and the concentrated light hit the pilot’s eyes several times. Tiburon police joined the CHP in an intensive search to pinpoint the source of the beam and found the mastermind who perpetrated the federal crime: A 10-year-old boy. I can barely keep track of the 70-pound dog who shares my onebedroom condo, so I understand the challenge of supervising your kid in your large, nicely appointed Tiburon home. But I don’t give my pooch access to equipment with the capability of causing flash blindness. Trade the laser for some Legos and let’s call it a day.—Nikki Silverstein

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Upfront A housing forum last month in Marin County left activists frustrated over the county’s refusal to consider proposals that would regulate evictions and establish some form of rent stabilization.

Troubled tenants Will rent stabilization keep Marin and Sonoma counties affordable?

By Tom Gogola and Joseph Mayton

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hen it comes to the rent, the horror stories are accumulating as quickly as the eviction notices.

There’s the 97-year-old Santa Rosa woman who is being priced out

of her long-held apartment and doesn’t know where she’ll wind up; the Petaluma college student whose rent was raised by $850 in one year; the would-be Sonoma County mom evicted from her apartment not long after telling the landlord that she planned to have a baby.

The rent is too high, say many residents of Marin and Sonoma counties—$3,500 for a twobedroom is not unheard of—and local governments are struggling to figure out what to do about it.

Marin County has resisted calls for rent stabilization, while city leaders

in Santa Rosa are trying to figure out what sort of tenant protections are politically feasible in a region where a development boom looms.

“We here in Sonoma County are struggling like everywhere else because the people with the money and power to have the ears of officials are the landlords, and they don’t want change,” says Mary Hewitt, who moved from San Francisco to Mill Valley to the city of Sonoma over the past four years, chasing cheaper rents. “It is just greed.”

Hewitt moved to Mill Valley to save money and start a family. But in a two-year period, the rent went from $1,200 to $1,900. She then moved to Sonoma when informed that the monthly rent would spike to $3,200 on Jan. 1. Now she and her husband are not sure what will happen next.

“We got a one-bedroom for $2,200, and we are still worried that next year the rent will increase

“I am hearing a lot about the eviction of people in order to raise the rent,” says Santa Rosa city councilwoman Julie Combs. “That is happening a lot. A speculator purchases a complex, decides they are going to do significant upgrades and charges more rent. And the people who are living there wind up getting evicted.”

“Just-cause evictions” and two stabilization proposals are under consideration in Santa Rosa, where city leaders last year paid San Jose consulting firm Management Partners $75,000 to assess the proposals designed to enhance renters’ rights and keep them in their homes.

Just-cause evictions would put a layer of protection between a landlord and a tenant by forcing landlords to rationalize an eviction.

“Right now, no reason needs to be given to evict a person,” Combs says. “You give them their 30- to 60- to 90-day notice, and they are out—no reason needed. I know of a young woman who was excited about becoming pregnant and told her rental unit [manager] that she was excited. She was evicted, but she can’t prove that there’s discrimination against her because she plans to have children.”

The stabilization schemes would slow the pace of rent increases by enacting annual caps; “soft”

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stabilization would essentially be an honor system for landlords, but a full stabilization regime would include the creation of a city rent board. As elected officials in Marin and Sonoma counties study rentcontrol policies, such as those in nearby San Francisco and Oakland, they’ve faced intense resistance from developers.

“Obviously, we have a large number of people who are interested in the development community, and apartment developers have been opposed,” Combs says.

The compounding problem in Santa Rosa, she says, is that while average rents have gone up by 40 percent over the past four years, real income has dropped by 8 percent over that same time.

“We’ve been making jobs, but the majority of the jobs that we make pay less than $14 an hour,” says Combs, “which is not a living wage.”

In Marin County, officials rejected calls for rent stabilization in February and said they would instead look to enhance affordable housing through acquisition programs. Yet those do nothing about current rents and landlords’ ability to increase them because of a booming economy.

One difference between the two counties is that a majority of people who live in Sonoma County also work there—something like 70 percent, Combs says. “They don’t drive from somewhere else—and this is fabulous, this is the best incommute percentage in the Bay Area, where most counties have an out-commute. We’ve succeeded in avoiding that in Sonoma, but not for long if we keep our housing prices going up and we

—Supervisor Steve Kinsey

don’t stabilize the communities of workers who work here now.”

The pushback to rent stabilization and just-cause evictions is embodied in comments from the Marin Association of Realtors, whose CEO, Andy Fegley, believes that there are already plenty of protections for renters. In local media reports about the rent-stabilization battle, Fegley urged residents to “respect property rights” and forgo efforts to regulate rent or make it more difficult to evict tenants.

The Marin County supervisors appear to be on Fegley’s side. “I’m not convinced it’s an effective tool or a necessary tool,” Supervisor Katie Rice says of just-cause evictions. “I’m not prepared to go forward with just cause,” adds Supervisor Damon Connolly.

The just-cause eviction plan under consideration in Santa Rosa is designed to end a legal practice of evicting tenants with very little notice. As Combs explains, it is common for renters, after a first year of their lease, to not re-sign a lease but stay in the unit on a month-to-month basis. Even if the courts have agreed that there’s still an implied lease in those scenarios, most people don’t have the means to fight eviction proceedings; they simply go along with it and leave the unit without a fight. Just-cause eviction standards would require that landlords give adequate notice—and a reason—when they are evicting someone.

“We are seeing people lose their homes and forced to move farther and farther away, so I don’t understand why the people we put into power are only listening to those with money,” Hewitt says. “It is just sad for our situation.”Y

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to a level we can’t afford,” Hewitt says. “We don’t know what we will do because we like our jobs, but we haven’t received a raise in nearly five years. What happens when we can’t afford to live anywhere? Do we just end up living in our cars?”

A February housing forum in Marin County left activists frustrated over the county’s refusal to consider proposals that would regulate evictions and establish some form of rent stabilization.

The Marin County supervisors’ fallback is to increase supply even as demands to lower the rent are increasing. “We’re going to need to buy existing housing stock to preserve affordability,” says Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey.

In the meantime, the rents keep going up. “How am I going to be able to afford the landlord increasing my rent a few hundred dollars every few months? This is not right,” says Alice Knapp, who has lived and worked in Marin County for 20 years. “I now am looking at moving to Santa Rosa or farther away because my rent has gone from $2,500 a few years ago to $3,350 today. And my income has stayed the same,” Knapp says.

But Santa Rosa is struggling with its own out-of-control rent hikes that have affected everyone from teachers to nurses to Sonoma State University professors.

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On Friday, March 4, a SMART passenger train rolled into San Rafael for the first time in more than 50 years.

UPFRONT

Rolling, rolling, rolling

SMART passenger train brings excitement to San Rafael Story and photos by Molly Oleson

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t’s a few minutes after noon on Friday, March 4, and a large group of people, clutching colorful umbrellas, has gathered around the train tracks in San Rafael.

“Wasn’t it supposed to be here at noon?” asks a woman who is huddled under cover from the pouring rain.

“It’s already late!” a man next to her jokes.

They, along with San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips and SonomaMarin Area Rail Transit (SMART) officials, have flocked here for a

historic event: The first time in more than 50 years that a passenger train has graced the tracks of the downtown station.

“It’s coming,” says another man hopefully, as those gathered crane their necks and stand on tiptoe to catch the first glimpse of a piece of SMART’s 43-mile Santa Rosa to San Rafael project, scheduled to begin service by the end of this year.

In the distance, faint whistles can be heard. Before long, the sounds get louder, and the red lights on the “Railroad Crossing” sign begin to flash. The crowd cheers.

“Whoo hoo!”

“Isn’t this exciting!?”

“Nice job, SMART! It’s gorgeous!”

As the train comes to a stop and the doors open—“Arriving at San Rafael” scrolling on the inside marquee—people board to look around, try out the brand-new seats and imagine what it will be like to have what many say is a long overdue regional transportation network.

“It’s a new era,” says Geri Cook, who grew up in San Rafael and remembers the old train rolling into town past her home. She came today with her husband to welcome SMART’s train into the station. “I have high hopes for it.”

Siri Dargeou, who lives in Terra Linda, relaxes in one of the seats, staring out the window. “Oh, this is fun,” she says, noting that she spent many years living in France and

riding the trains around Europe.

“I’ve been waiting a long time.”

Dargeou says that she can’t wait to be a passenger and visit her daughter in Cotati. “I love trains,” she says. “I’m so excited.”

As she exits, she thanks one of the SMART engineers. “Take care … I’ll see you soon!”✹

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All together now

Cast Away & Folk

Women-owned businesses in the North Bay thrive on creative collaborations

By Flora Tsapovsky Three women joined forces to open Cast Away & Folk, a Santa Rosa destination that offers everything from fabric and yarn to knitting and tapestry workshops.

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omen’s History Month could be a debatable concept, depending on how you approach it. Some say that its existence only highlights the gender gap, while others advocate for its importance in balancing the scale. But regardless of the angle, risk-taking women who support each other is always great news.

Female entrepreneurship—in fields ranging from the arts to tech—has seen steady growth in recent years, in big cities and rural areas alike. It’s not always smooth sailing, and success can be especially challenging when the business is based away from central hubs.

Being a female business owner in Sonoma and Marin counties often means finding community support, creating crafty collaborations and

nourishing collective efforts to keep businesses thriving and growing. A number of such female-powered ventures are sprouting up across Northern California, and deserve every bit of celebration—Women’s History Month or not. From a chic co-working space to a knitting haven, here are the businesses that make sure local woman power is alive and kicking all year long.

The Hivery, Mill Valley Breathtakingly beautiful and welcoming, this brand-new coworking space and “inspiration lab” is owned by Grace Kraaijvanger, a woman of many talents. A former ballet dancer, Kraaijvanger has worked in marketing and consulting, and now pours her heart into The Hivery. Catering to an all-women clientele, The Hivery offers a peaceful, Instagram-worthy creative environment in the best traditions of coworking spaces; hosts personal and professional development events; and focuses on empowering women—whether they’re going back to work after a long break or starting a fresh business.

“I started The Hivery because of a deep conviction that every woman has unique gifts that are meant to be brought forth in this world,” Kraaijvanger says. “I believe that women have an instinctual desire to support each other, and that creativity flourishes when women feel connected.”

The Hivery encourages women to use their skills, expertise, wisdom and passions in different ways while exploring new phases in their lives. “Navigating these new chapters alone can feel isolating and depleting,” Kraaijvanger says. “Acting on them together is invigorating and inspiring.”

The Hivery, 38 Miller Avenue, Suite #20, Mill Valley; 415/569-7760; thehivery.com.

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Flourish and Thrive

Rikshaw Design

North Bay collectives owned by creative women offer everything from Indian textileinspired clothing, to handmade jewelry to vibrantly colored yarn.

All together now «11 Rikshaw Design, Greenbrae Looking at this brand’s impressive, globally inspired website, it’s hard to believe that the business is right here in our own Greenbrae backyard. Rikshaw Design founder Catherine Hedrick was motivated by her love for Indian textiles when she launched the brand’s first collection in 2008.

Since then, the business has grown and has started manufacturing children’s clothing and women’s collections, adorned in colorful Indian prints and made out of 100 percent cotton. Although Rikshaw Design is based in Marin, the brand’s activity takes place mainly in its online store, and through a

series of trunk shows that anyone can apply to host—so be on the lookout.

Rikshaw Design, 243 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae; 877/474-5742; rikshawdesign.com.

Flourish and Thrive Academy, Sausalito “Support” and “nourishment” are clichéd-but-accurate attributes of many female-owned businesses, and Tracy Matthews and Robin Kramer turned them into a business.

Matthews, a jewelry designer, and Kramer, a marketing expert based in Sausalito, joined forces over their love of jewelry and launched

a virtual “Academy” of tools and materials for budding designers and entrepreneurs in the accessories industry. Together, the women craft online courses with promising names like “Multiply Your Profits” and “Dream Client Intensive,” and help women and men across the country realize their dream venture.

The Flourish and Thrive website offers a variety of complimentary materials—podcasts, short lectures and 101 videos led by the witty, fastpaced duo.

Flourish and Thrive Academy, flourishthriveacademy.com

Edition Local, West Marin Although not exclusively female, this collective of artists and makers includes quite a few

talented ladies—jewelry maker Marion McKee, soapmaker Olivia Johnson of Fat + Fallow, (whose products are made of tallow), felter extraordinaire Patricia Briseno of Raw Felt, indigo artisan Carrie Crawford of Mineral Workshop and woodworker Gwen Gunheim of Hendley Hard Goods. The collective gathers its members on one beautiful website, where goods by each maker can be purchased, and it “strives to build resilient local economies and champion neighborliness.” While you can find each artisan in his or her own studio, the “power of many” makes Edition Local a real local gem.

Edition Local Shop & Outpost, 9940A Hwy 1, Olema; 844/326.3260; editionlocal.com

Jam Jar, 320 South A St., Santa Rosa; 707/480-8506; mollyperezstudio.com

Cast Away & Folk, Santa Rosa

Farmers Jane Wine Company, Napa The collaborative effort of two female winemakers, Farmers Jane is a refreshing voice in the local wine industry. Angela Osborne, the woman behind A Tribute to Grace Wine Co., a Southern California label, and Faith Armstrong Foster, who’s based in Napa and makes Onward Wines, have known each other since working a Healdsburg harvest together in 2002. Their joint label produces Rosé, Field White and Field Red wines, craftily constructed from a variety of California grapes. The logo alone—two free-spirited ladies balancing on a wine barrel—is worth some kind of an award; the wine is an instant favorite.✹

Cast Away & Folk, 100 4th St., Santa Rosa; 707/546-9276; castawayandfolk.com

Farmers Jane Wine Company, 707/812.1456; farmersjanewine.com

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For lovers of all things yarn and knit, Cast Away & Folk must feel like heaven on earth. Leslie Fiorella, a textile designer, Isla Corbett, a wool artist extraordinaire and Justine Malone, an entrepreneur with a passion for knitting, came together in this adorable Railroad Square space to establish a crafty empire.

Along with an elaborate shop that sells fabrics, yarn, crafting and weaving supplies, the bright, cozy spot offers knitting, weaving, crochet and tapestry workshops— for absolute beginners to ambitious knitters—led by the three ladies.

“We strive to support each other in running a successful retail store,” says Corbett, who rightfully calls the store’s merchandise “inspiring goods.”

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428 Collective, 428 Moore Ln., Healdsburg; 707/433-6842; 428collective.com

The Soap Cauldron and Three Sisters Apothecary, 6780 McKinley Ave., Ste. 120, Sebastopol; 707/888-5659; soapcauldron.com

The Hivery, a Mill Valley coworking space for women, offers a peaceful environment for creative endeavors.

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An all-women arts collective, 428 organizes art events and presentations and serves as a collaborative marketplace for some of the area’s most cutting-edge artists. Among them are multimedia artists Alice Sutro and Jessica Martin, photographer Caitlin McCaffrey, filmmaker Flora Skivington, painter Christina Hobbs and six other female creatives. In addition to art-themed parties and lectures in the Healdsburg headquarters, the collective keeps an online art store and supports its individual members by promoting their work and major happenings on social media.

“We all bring something different to the table in terms of our experiences, vision, circumstance and general outlook, having a deep respect for one another and an unwavering belief in art’s ability to educate, enhance and unite us in the human condition,” says collective member Victoria Wagner. “There was no presumption or foresight regarding gender; it had much more to do with a sense of community that we naturally formed around having really high regard for one another.”

Edition Local’s Marion McKee incorporates found objects into her art and jewelry.

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428 Collective, Healdsburg

Soap, family and female friendship: Sounds like a recipe for a Hallmark mini-series—or the story behind The Soap Cauldron. Emma Mann began her small soap venture with her daughter, now a student at UC Berkeley, who manages the company’s social media accounts.

Located in The Barlow since 2013, The Soap Cauldron is a family business that happens to employ all women, and the theme thrives in Three Sisters Apothecary, a line of care and soap products that the Cauldron produces. “I named it for my sisters and I who are all two years apart,” Mann says. “My sister Marlo was killed in her home back in 2010, which mobilized me on many fronts.

My sister Pandora is a payroll and [human resources] specialist and weighs in on our business structure.

Her daughter Roxanne and my daughter all work actively in the business with me.”

Together, the group of women makes herbal bar soaps, body butters, shampoo and salves, all packaged in simple, retro-inspired tins.

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The best collaborations are often multidisciplinary. Jam Jar, located in Santa Rosa’s SOFA district, is a great example. Artist Molly Perez and jewelry designer Jamie Jean Wilson decided to join forces and opened the colorful, chic Jam Jar. “We’ve known each other for 15 years, and often talked about going into business together,” Perez says.

“I couldn’t handle it all by myself.”

Inside, you can find quirky collages and paintings by Perez, earrings and necklaces by Wilson and guests designers, vintage finds and décor items begging to be gifted to a meaningful lady in your life. Jam Jar is a decidedly “neighborhood” shop—one of the two owners will usually greet you with a big smile, and the store is an active participant in all of SOFA’s happenings and events.

The Soap Cauldron and Three Sisters Apothecary, Sebastopol

Farmers Jane Wine Co., the collaborative effort of two women winemakers, produces wine from a variety of California grapes.

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are in, and feedback incorporated, Smith has the task of working with others to create his recipes in sizeable volume, and making sure that every camp can execute and deliver his menus.

Smith is mindful of serving as much organic and clean-label food as possible, and he’s incorporating and substituting ingredients to provide healthier, more nutrientdense meals. His Turkey Sub

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Steve & Kate’s Camp chef Ryan Smith helps kids acquire cravings for healthier foods and develop tastes for different cultures.

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Camp cuisine Chef Ryan Smith carries on culinary tradition at Steve & Kate’s Camp

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or a first-time parent with no childhood memories of sleep-away camps with cabins in the woods, the notion of sports, cooking and nature camps is a revelation. They are a lifesaver for working parents, and, unsurprisingly, Marin County has a number of them to choose from. Even before I sent my child off to experience a week at Steve & Kate’s, the camp’s reputation for items like sweet and savory crepes, organic ice cream and sushi was renowned.

Since 1980, Steve and Kate Susskind have been offering their special brand of camp experience, geared toward pre-K through 7th graders. Over the past three decades, the Mill Valley-based camp has expanded to 48 sites in 10 states and serves 28,000 kids a year. The self-directed philosophy of the camp works for some kids, and not so well for others. But the food appeals to all.

In an effort to continue to raise the camp’s culinary bar, in August of 2015, the founders hired chef Ryan Smith as their in-house chef and food program designer. The 32-yearold California Culinary Academy graduate, who hails from San Jose and has spent much of his career cooking in South Bay kitchens, is in charge of developing recipes that will be prepared for thousands of summer campers across the country.

“My goal is to make every single item a well-balanced meal,” says Smith, who was so inspired by the opportunity at Steve & Kate’s that he was lured away from a corporate chef job with the food service management group Bon Appétit. “The opportunity to feed kids and give them insight to where their food comes from was too compelling to pass up.”

Before the camps get into full swing, Smith tested out his new recipes on a group of spring day campers in Berkeley. Once results

includes kale and quinoa, and can be made gluten-free, while his recipe for Mom’s Secret Weapon Pasta Sauce (included here) is packed with fresh vegetables.

Smith is also mindful to keep many dishes familiar, but he might swap out mayonnaise for a puréed chickpea hummus or a roasted red pepper spread. He calls it “stealth nutrition.”✹

Mom’s Secret Weapon Pasta Sauce Makes 4-6 servings • • • • • • • • • •

1 small head of cauliflower (about 8 oz) 1 small head of broccoli (about 4 oz) 1 small zucchini (about 4 oz) 2 large carrots, peeled (about 8 oz) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small leek, chopped (about 4 oz) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped (about 6 oz) 28 oz can diced San Marzano tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste

Using a food processor, grater or knife, finely chop cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and carrots. Keep vegetables separate. Set aside.

Place a large saucepot over medium heat. Add olive oil and leeks, and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Once the leeks become translucent, add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden.

Add the bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables to the leek and pepper mixture, stirring frequently.

Continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Add canned, diced tomatoes and cover. Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes. When the vegetables become tender, use a handheld blender to purée mixture, or transfer in small batches to a blender. If using a blender, be careful not to fill more than halfway at a time. When the mixture yields a well-blended sauce, season with salt and pepper. Serve over your favorite pasta, polenta or any other dish that you like.

Tall order ‘Colossal’ brings football to the stage

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yards of grass onto a theater’s few square feet of playing space. The first step was to create atmosphere.

It’s game day. There are cheers from the invisible crowd as the players, armored with helmets and shoulder pads, go through their warm-up exercises in preparation for kickoff.

A coach/motivator (Dave Maier) predicts victory as he barks his lastminute instructions. The three-piece drum corps pound out a driving rhythm. A large game clock atop the imaginary stadium ticks toward the opening kickoff. Five minutes. Four.

Three. Two. One …

All of these events are called for in Hinderaker’s script, vividly brought to life by Playhouse director Jon Tracy, his creative team of designers and a multi-talented 11-member acting ensemble. Of course, we’re not talking slice-oflife realism. Events and situations are merely suggested, then left to the spectator’s imagination

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hat would you do if you were a student in a college playwriting class and the assignment was to write something that would be next to impossible to stage? Andrew Hinderaker took up the challenge while a graduate student at the University of Texas, and the result (after necessary adjustments) was Colossal, an experimental work that identified him as someone to watch after it received a National New Playsponsored “rolling world premiere” at five regional theaters during 20142015. Its first Bay Area production debuted at the San Francisco Playhouse last weekend, and I suspect that it is just the beginning of our acquaintance with this gifted young writer.

A Texas-based football fan, Hinderaker decided to try to compress a gridiron’s 6,000 square

that he is unwilling to cooperate with those like his empathetic physical therapist Jerry (Wiley Naman Strasser) who try to help him recover.

Flashbacks generated by imagined conversations between Mike after the accident (Jason Stojanovski) and his pre-accident alter ego (Gorrebeeck) offer narrative continuity. As significant as each of Hinderaker’s issues is, however, taken together they are a bit of an overkill for 65 minutes. The primary feature that makes Colossal exceptional is the way in which the aesthetics of modern dance and college football are shown to be closer than we might have thought.

The sight of these macho, violenceprone players shedding their bulky armor during the halftime pause to engage in a dazzling display of movement for its own sake (choreography by Keith Pinto) captures the essence of our human paradox.

Finally, we shouldn’t overlook drummers Alex Hersler, Zach Smith and Andrew Humann.

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Marcus (Cameron Matthews) makes an impressive catch in the experimental play ‘Colossal,’ at the San Francisco Playhouse through April 30.

for completion. Some familiar elements are missing. There are no pom-pom girls, marching bands, goal posts, stadium announcers or whistle-blowing referees. Only one actual on-field “play” occurs, and although the game clock divides the action into four 15-minute quarters to further the illusion of reality, Colossal’s 65-minute, nointermission length is only about half of what a normal game (with its many delays) requires.

In fact, the nods to realism are simply tools used by Hinderaker to demonstrate that it’s not impossible to put football on stage. Early on, however, it becomes apparent that this is only a framework for exploring a number of more important issues. Young Mike (Thomas Gorrebeeck), the team’s star running back, opened a deep rift with his father, Damon (Robert Parsons), when he chose athletics over joining the latter’s respected dance company at a time when Damon’s own talent was fading.

Then, in the play’s single liveaction sequence that comes just as a lucrative professional contract seems certain, he mistakenly uses a head butt to block an opposing player, causing a spinal injury that puts him in a wheelchair, possibly for life. Eventually, we learn that his carelessness was due to a sudden impulse to protect Marcus (Cameron Matthews), a running back with whom he was having a turbulent clandestine relationship.

The injury has left him so depressed

Mike (Jason Stojanovski), in a wheelchair, and his younger self (Thomas Gorrebeeck), review a life-changing play.

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Sally Field stars in ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris,’ Michael Showalter’s comedy about a 60-something woman who pursues a younger man.

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Sally Field expressive as ever in ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ By Richard von Busack

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ortality shades director Michael Showalter’s comedy Hello, My Name Is Doris. The slight but endearing plot has an armature—a significant mention of Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie sets the stage. Like poor Laura Wingfield, Doris (Sally Field) has been walled up tending to her aged mother, and is gradually turning into a trash-picker and a cat-pamperer.

Sixty-something Doris still works 9-5, rocking her batty personal style at a chic clothing manufacturer in Manhattan; she’s bedecked with bows, found objects and a double pair of glasses. Doris has these excellent vintage mother-of-pearlencrusted cat’s spectacles that she can’t give up even if she can’t read with them on. Her eyesight is good enough to see a new marketing person, John (New Girl’s blandly cute Max Greenfield), and she falls for him hard and fast, even though he’s about 40 years younger than she is.

Speaking of eyes, they’re the last thing to go on an actress, and Field’s are sharp, dark and expressive.

It’s a strange experience to see an actress evolve from a 1960s beach bunny to an elder, but there’s a lot that time hasn’t worn away. Field plays her comedy in a hushed, ladylike voice, and she’s lithe enough to fit into spandex when she descends into Brooklyn.

“These people have welcomed me into their world,” Doris says, and the excursion of course is bittersweet.

The film doesn’t fire on all cylinders, despite agile support by Natasha Lyonne and Tyne Daly: We’re not allowed to take the crush all that seriously. Still, Field—in nearly every scene—savors the material and runs with it. Likability has never been her problem, and you see a strange, merry spirit that never seems too manically pixiesh to bear.

The film isn’t as mordant as Harold and Maude; it’s more like the odd romances of the ’80s, like Sugar Baby and I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing.Y

Batman v. Superman (PG-13)

By Matthew Stafford

Friday March 25 - Thursday March 31 Batman v. Superman (2:31) The Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel go mano-amano, much to the confusion of everyone; Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill star.

The Bronze (1:48) Comedy about an aging, laurel-resting Olympic gymnast forced to coach a younger, sweeter version of her former self.

The Brothers Grimsby (1:23) A top British agent reunites with his long-lost doofus brother (Sacha Baron Cohen!) to foil a global terrorist attack.

City of Gold (1:31) Tasty documentary about Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold and his love affair with LA’s multiethnic cuisine.

Deadpool (1:45) Adults-only Marvel Comics comedy adventure about a sardonic mercenary with super powers and a taste for vengeance; Ryan Reynolds stars.

The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2:00) Tris and Four leap out of the frying pan as they break out of the walled city of Chicago in a mistaken bid for freedom.

Embrace of the Serpent (2:05) Colombian portrait of a Cohiuano shaman whose peaceful life in the rainforest is threated by missionaries and other interlopers.

Eye in the Sky (1:42) Hard-hitting drama about the moral implications of drone warfare stars Helen Mirren as an antiterrorist Army colonel in dangerous Kenya.

45 Years (1:35) Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling star in a powerful examination of a 45-year marriage on the edge of dissolution.

Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood (1:40) Explore the National Gallery’s landmark exhibition of breathtaking masterpieces by the great Spanish painter.

Hello, My Name Is Doris (1:30) Romantic dramedy stars Sally Field as a quirky office drone obsessed with a new workmate half her age (Max Greenfield).

Knight of Cups (2:00) Acclaimed Terrence Malick mood piece about a writer’s journey through memory, desire and ambition; Christian Bale stars.

Kung Fu Panda 3 (1:35) Po the panda meets his long-lost father and takes on an evil villain to boot; Jack Black, Jackie Chan and Dustin Hoffman vocalize.

The Lady in the Van (1:44) True tale of the quirky relationship between playwright Alan Bennett and an eccentric who lived in his driveway for 15 years; Maggie Smith stars.

Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius in Milan (1:40) Explore the life and work of the Renaissance Era artist, scientist, inventor and all-around genius.

London Has Fallen (1:38) A state funeral for England’s PM threatens to become a terrorist bloodbath … unless Gerard Butler has anything to say about it.

Miracles from Heaven (1:49) A family and a community are inspired after a child with a terminal disease makes a miraculous recovery.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (1:34) Toula and Ian are back and dealing with a sparkless marriage, a teenage daughter and all those wacky relatives; Nia Vardalos and John Corbett star.

Race (2:14) Stephan James stars as Jesse Owens, the black American track star who took on Hitler’s Aryans at the 1936 Nazi Olympics.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1:55) Swashbuckling archaeologist Harrison Ford searches the Holy Land for a potent Biblical tchotchke before the Nazis can use it to conquer the world; Steven Spielberg provides the roller-coaster thrills.

Remember (1:34) Atom Egoyan suspense thriller follows Christopher Plummer on a cross-country mission to kill the Nazi who tormented him at Auschwitz.

Simon Schama’s Shakespeare and Us (2:00) The acclaimed historian discusses the Bard, his life and times with a little help from Judi Dench, Tim Pigott-Smith and others.

10 Cloverfield Lane (1:45) An accident victim finds herself in the underground lair of a survivalist who insists that the outside world is a postapocalyptic wasteland.

Where to Invade Next (2:00) Michael Moore’s latest documentary is a broadly comic look at what makes Europe great (in a wobbly sort of way) and what the U.S. can “take” from it.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (1:51) Tina Fey stars as real-life reporter Kim Barker, who covered Pakistan and Afghanistan in the dangerous years after 9/11.

The Young Messiah (1:51) Biopic follows Jesus Christ through his childhood and early maturity; Adam Greaves-Neal stars.

Zootopia (1:48) Disney cartoon about a melting-pot mammalian metropolis where a rookie bunny-rabbit cop teams up with a grifting fox to fight crime.

The Bronze (R) The Brothers Grimsby (R) • City of Gold (R) Deadpool (R) The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13)

Embrace of the Serpent (NR) • Eye in the Sky (R) 45 Years (R)

• Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood (Not Rated)

• Hello, My Name Is Doris (R)

Cinema: Fri-Wed 3:35, 10:25; 3D showtimes at 12:10, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:40, 2, 4:10, 5:30, 7:30, 9; Sun-Wed 12:40, 2, 4:10, 5:30, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:40, 12:20, 2, 3:40, 5:20, 7, 8:40; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 1:10, 2:50, 4:30, 6:10, 7:50, 9:30, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Wed 4, 7:45; Sat-Sun 12:30, 4, 7:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 3:30, 7, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 1:50, 5:10, 8:30 Sequoia: Fri, Mon-Thu 7:20, 3D showtimes at 4, 9:25; Sat-Sun 12:30, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 4, 9:25 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:10pm; Sun-Thu 7:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:55 Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:30; Sat 2, 4:15 (LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold in person), 7, 9; Sun 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:30; Mon-Thu 6:30, 8:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:35, 5:10, 7:55, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:55, 7:05, 9:55; Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:55, 7:05 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:50, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 12:25, 1:50, 3:10, 4:35, 5:55, 7:20, 8:45, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:40, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Rafael: Fri-Sun 3:45, 6:15, 8:45; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15; Sun-Thu 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45 Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:30 Lark: Wed 7:15 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10; Sun-Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30 Sequoia: Fri 2:20, 4:40, 7, 10:30; Sat-Sun 12:05, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 10:30; Mon-Thu 4:40, 7, 10:30 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue 1:20, 7:15; Sun 7:15; Thu 1:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Thu 10:55, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40; Sun 10:55, 1:50, 4:40

Knight of Cups (R) Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) The Lady in the Van (PG-13) • Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius in Milan (Not Rated) Regency: Thu 7 London Has Fallen (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Miracles from Heaven (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 10 My Big Fat Greek Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 9:20; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:40, 6:50 Wedding 2 (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:25, 10; Sat-Sun 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:25, 10 Playhouse: Fri 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7; Mon-Wed 4:30, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 12:30, 1:40, 3, 4:10, 5:30, 7, 8, 9:40, 10:20; Sun-Thu 11, 12:30, 1:40, 3, 4:10, 5:30, 7, 8 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20,4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Race (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 • Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7 Remember (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6, 8:15; Sat-Sun 1:45, 4, 6, 8:15; Mon-Thu 6, 8:15 • Simon Schama’s Shakespeare and Us (Not Rated) Lark: Tue 6:15 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:50; Sat-Sun 2, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:15, 5, 7:40, 10:10 Where to Invade Next (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:30, 4:20, 10:05; Sun, Wed 10:30am; Mon, Tue, Thu 10:30, 4:20 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 5:15, 7:45 Northgate Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 The Young Messiah (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40 Zootopia (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:10, 1, 2:45, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15; Sun-Wed 12:10, 1, 2:45, 3:50, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 9:20, 3D showtime at 6:30; Sat-Sun 11:20, 3:40, 9:20, 3D showtimes at 12:50, 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 3:15, 4:40, 7:15, 8:30, 9:50; 3D showtimes at 12:40, 5:50 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 5, 6:45, 9:10; Sat 12:45, 3:30, 6:45, 9:10; Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 4:30, 9:50

Christopher Plummer in ‘Remember,’ opening Friday at the Rafael.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

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Sundial Concerts MARIN Chris Webster & Nina Gerber Webster’s powerful voice and Gerber’s magical guitar combine for a night of originals and standards, with songwriting duo Glass House opening. Mar 26, 8pm. $25. TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.924.4848.

Cory Henry Grammy award-winning keyboardist from Snarky Puppy plays off his new solo album, “The Revival,” and showcases his instrument of choice, the Hammond B-3 organ. Mar 23, 8pm. $30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Dear John Love Renee and Monica Pasqual & the Handsome Brunettes A double album-release show features two new projects from Blame Sally members Renée Harcourt and Monica Pasqual.

Mar 26, 8pm. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Richard Glazier Famed pianist brings new life to old favorites, blended with a narration that never fails to entertain. Mar 26, 7:30pm. $30. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Jackie Greene Band The eloquent folk songwriter brings a full band to Mill Valley for a weeklong residency sure to sell out. Through Mar 25. $40-$45. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley., 415.388.1100.

Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen A rare acoustic evening with two titans of Texas country music, Mar 24, 8pm. $50$90. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

Vince Gill Massively popular country singer and songwriter performs off his new album, “Down to My Last Bad Habit.” Mar 23, 8pm. $59-$79. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Thomas Schultz Concert from the internationally recognized pianist features selections from Schoenberg, Liszt and Brahms. Mar 27, 2pm. $11-$22. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

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142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series. Mar 27, 5pm, Sunday Sessions with Kimrea and friends. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Elvis Costello The rock legend is back in the North Bay with his brand new “Detour” show that’s both intimate and emotional. Mar 29, 8pm. $69-$85. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave.,, San Rafael., 415.454.6422.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Fenix Wed, Pro blues jam. Mar 24, Jeff Oster. Mar 26, Will Russ Jr sings Sam Cooke. Mar 27, Charity Goodin & Del Sol. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

George’s Nightclub Mar 25, Reggae night. Mar 26, DJ Maroquien. Mar 27, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Mar 23, Open mic with Liquid Television.

Mar 24, Emerging Artists Series with Shelby Lanterman. Mar 26, the Pulsators. Mar 30, Open Mic Night with Alex & Sons. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Marin Country Mart Mar 25, Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo. Mar 27, 12:30pm, Mike Z & the Benders. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

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Touring for the first time since the release of his bestselling memoir ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink,’ Elvis Costello comes to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa on March 29.

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Wed, Walt the Dog. Mar 25, 5:30pm, Todos Santos. Mar 25, 9pm, Verst. Mar 26, 5:30pm, Neck & Neck. Mar 26, 9:30pm, hip-hop for change. Mar 27, Eddie Neon Band. Mar 29, Kahulanui. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Mar 23, the Humdinger Band. Mar 24, Snake Plissken Band. Mar 25, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mar 26, Lisa

CALENDAR Kindred Blues Band. Mar 27, Hurricane Gulch. Mar 28, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

Mar 30, Barnyard Hammer and friends. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino Mar 23, Brian Moran. Mar 24, Passion Habanera. Mar 25, Eric Markowitz Trio.

Mar 26, Ken Cook Trio. Mar 27, Gabrielle Cavassa. Mar 29, Ken Cook. Mar 30, Joan Getz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Mar 23, Joe Tate & the Hippie Voices. Mar 24, Rivertown Trio. Mar 29, Lady D & the Tramps. Mar 30, Rusty String Express. 4 Bayview St., San Rafael., 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Mar 23, the New Sneakers. Mar 24, Mark’s Jam Sammich.

Mar 25, Junk Parlor. Mar 26, 3pm, Soul Saturdays. Mar 26, 9:30pm, 35R with Arizona & the Volunteers and Jay Bonet.

Mar 29, Fresh Baked Blues. Mar 30, Fitz & Pieces. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rickey’s Mar 25, Phillip Percy Pack. Mar 26, Blue News. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato, 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Mar 24, the Kosmos Band. Mar 25, Void Where Prohibited. Mar 26, Revenant with Molotov. Mar 27, 5pm, Candela. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggae. Mar 25, Muncie. Mar 26, El Metate. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Beset. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

Station House Cafe Mar 27, Rainy Eyes with Eli West. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Mar 23, Crossroads Music School concert. Mar 27, the Black Lillies.

Mar 29, Go by Ocean featuring Mark Karan.

Mar 30, the Lil’ Smokies and Trout Steak Revival. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Mar 25, Top 40 dance party with the Terrapin All-Stars. Mar 27, Midnight North.

Mar 28, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

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Annie O’s Music Hall Mar 25, Bad Boy Eddy with Sweet Addiction and Gypsy Flight. Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455.

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Aqus Cafe Mar 23, bluegrass and old time music jam.

Mar 24, flamenco gathering with Mark Berry. Mar 25, Mars Retrograde. Mar 27, 2pm, Tyler Allen. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

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Apr 9 • 8 pm • adv $20/door $25/student $15

Gary Malkin & Friends SoulSong: Sharing Hearts & Voices

Barley & Hops Tavern Mar 26, Now & Zen. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9037.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. 400 First St E, Sonoma, 707.938.7110.

Cellars of Sonoma Tues, Wavelength. Mar 24, Ricky Alan Ray. Mar 25, Joe Valley Band. Mar 26, John Pita.

133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1826.

Church of the Incarnation Mar 25, Cantiamo Sonoma’s Good Friday Concert. 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.579.2604.

Coffee Catz Tues, 12pm, Jerry Green’s Peaceful Piano Hour. Mar 24, 3:30pm, Randall Collen & Todd Smith Jazz Duet. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600.

Corkscrew Wine Bar Mar 25, Tito. Mar 26, Frankie Bourne. Mar 29, Dave Brouillette. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.789.0505.

Dry Creek Kitchen Mar 28, Carlos Henrique Pereira and Tyler Harlow Duo. Mar 29, Walter Savage and Leo Cavanaugh Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.431.0330.

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The Big Easy Mar 23, Sunny Ozell. Mar 25, P Butta Quintet. Mar 26, Tito & the Harmonic Three. Mar 27, Junk Parlor. Mar 29, American Alley Cats. Mar 30, Certified Organic. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

On March 26 at the Throckmorton Theatre, Blame Sally founding members Renée Harcourt and Monica Pasqual celebrate the CD releases of their new projects Dear John Love Renee and Monica Pasqual and the Handsome Brunettes.

Glaser Center Mar 26, UUCSR benefit with SonoMusette.

547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

Green Music Center Mar 25, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Mar 24, Songwriters in the Round. Mar 25, Stimuli with Rectifier and ManBearPig. Mar 26, Hoodoo. Mar 28, Monday Night Edutainment with RSNY. Mar 30, Vibesquad with Nastynasty. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Mar 25, Kari Lynch and Matt Gabriel Duo. Mar 26, Kyle Williams. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. Mar 25, Frankie Boots and the Haggards. Mar 26, the Hots. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.

Finley Community Center Mon, 11am, Proud Mary’s ukulele jam and lessons. Fourth Friday of every month, Manny Gutierrez. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.543.3737.

Jasper O’Farrell’s Tues, Sessions hip-hop and reggae night.

Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Konnex and DJ Jaclyn JacaLioness. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.

Flamingo Lounge Mar 25, Poyntlyss Sistars. Mar 26, Lumberyard. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Lagunitas Tap Room Mar 23, Misner & Smith. Mar 24, Danny Montana. Mar 25, the Machiavelvets. Mar 26, Morris and the California Stars. Mar 27, Moonlight Rodeo. Mar 30, New Skye. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

French Garden Mar 25, Un Deux Trois. Mar 26, Solid Air. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

Friar Tuck’s Wed, Sat, karaoke. Fri, DJ Night. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.792.9847.

Gaia’s Garden Mar 23, Klezmer Creek. Mar 24, Le Hot Club Swing. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.2491.

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A’Roma Roasters Mar 25, Collaboration with David Scott.

Mar 26, the Tonewoods. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.576.7765.

Main Street Bistro Mar 25, Susan Sutton Jazz Trio. Mar 26, Levi Lloyd & the 501 Blues Band. 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501.

Mc T’s Bullpen Mon, Wed, Fri, DJ Miguel. Mar 26, George Heagerty & Never the Same. Mar 27, 4pm, Johnny Be Good. 16246 First St, Guerneville, 707.869.3377.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Mar 24, Dan and the Old Man. Mar 25, Solid Air. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Paul Mahder Gallery Mar 30, Borealis String Quartet. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Phoenix Theater Mar 25, Trecelence and Cataclysmic Assault.

201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Mar 24, Band Showcase. Mar 25, Reggae at the Redwood. Mar 26, 3pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. Mar 26, 8:30pm, Dgiin. Mar 27, 3pm, Old Time Music Fiddle Jam. Mar 27, 6pm, Irish Jam Session. Mar 28, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Remy’s Bar & Lounge Mar 26, Mobb Deep with Pure Powers and Vocab Slick. 130 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1963.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Mar 26, 6pm, Captain Paisley. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido, 707.869.0821.

Rossi’s 1906 Mar 23, dance lessons with Johnny Tsunami & the Hurricanes. Mar 25, Rubber Soul dinner show. Mar 30, dance lessons with Now & Zen. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

Sally Tomatoes Mar 26, Battle of the Bands. 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Sonoma Community Center Mar 27, 6:30pm, kitchen concert with Olivia Godwin. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707.938.4626.

Sonoma Speakeasy Tues, New Orleans R&B night. Thurs, R&B classics. Fri, Sat, R&B party. Sun, R&B diva night. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364.

Spancky’s Bar Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. Thurs, 11pm, DJ Selecta Konnex. Sat, 8pm, Electric Funeral, The Hormones, Punk Rock Elvis. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

Jennifer Berezan & Barbara Borden “Come Together” Workshop

April 23 • 8 pm • adv $25/door$30/student $15

Chlöe Goodchild “Naked Voice” A Singing Field Songfest April 30 • 10 am-4 pm • $85 “In the Body of Your Voice” Workshop

May 14 • 8 pm • adv $20/door $25/student $15

Adey Bell “Encore Performance” Soul-stirring piano & voice, transcendent songs

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Aroma Cafe Through May 6, “Images of China Camp,” Marin photographers Osher Levi and Brian Byrnes exhibit their photos of the state park and local treasure. 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

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Bolinas Gallery Through Apr 3, “Colorists of Northern California,” featuring over 60 paintings by 11 painters working in the colorist tradition, using vibrant colors to interpret the warm and cool effects of sunlight. 52 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri-Sun, 11am to 6pm 415.868.0782.

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Brightly colored Easter eggs filled with treats, free face painting and the Easter Bunny are all in store on March 26 (noon-2pm) at the Marin Country Mart.

Sprenger’s Tap Room Mar 26, 6pm, the Restless Sons. 446 B St, Santa Rosa, 707.544.8277.

Silo’s Mar 26, Steve Sage and friends. Mar 30, Tom Duarte. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833.

Subud Hall Mar 26, Bolo sacred global groove. 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol.

Uptown Theatre Mar 26, Jackie Greene with Fairground Saints. 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Toad in the Hole Pub Sun, live music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.544.8623.

Uva Trattoria Mar 23, Le Hot Jazz. Mar 24, Nate Lopez.

Mar 25, Tony Macaroni Trio. Mar 26, Party of Three. Mar 27, Nate Lopez. Mar 30, Bob Castell. 1040 Clinton St, Napa, 707.255.6646.

The Tradewinds Bar Tues, Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Mar 26, Ocho Osos. Mar 27, Richie Blue. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7878.

Whiskey Tip Mar 25, Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency.

1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.843.5535.

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NAPA Billco’s Billiards Thurs, live music. 1234 Third St, Napa, 707.226.7506.

Ca’ Momi Osteria Mar 25, Mike Annuzzi. Mar 26, Betty Luma.

1141 First St, Napa, 707.224.6664.

Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards Sat, live music. 1245 First St, Napa, 707.254.1922.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Mar 24, Otis & the Smokestacks. Mar 25, C4 Inc. Mar 26, David M’ore. Mar 27, DJ Aurelio. Mar 29, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. 902 Main St, Napa, 707.258.2337.

Napa Valley Roasting Company Fri, jammin’ and java with Jeffrey McFarland Johnson. 948 Main St, Napa, 707.224.2233.

RaeSet Fri, 7:30pm, Friday Night Blues with Gretschkat. Sun, 12pm, Aloha Brunch with Jimmy Duhig. 3150 B Jefferson St, Napa, 707.666.9028.

River Terrace Inn Mar 25, Isaac Carter. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, 707.320.9000.

Art OPENING SONOMA Gallery 300 Mar 26-Apr 24, “Visualization: Seeing Through the Eyes of Two Women Artists,” exhibition of new work by Jennifer Hirshfield and C.K.Itamura highlights differences between and commonalities of their approaches and materials. Reception, Mar 26 at 2pm. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat, 12 to 5; and by appointment.

707.332.1212.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Mar 25-Apr 10, “Passion for the Arts,” juried exhibition for young artists and art students. Reception, Mar 25 at 6pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Alemany Library Gallery Through Apr 9, “Summer’s Lease,” artist Lynn Sondag’s expressive watercolors show in conjunction with “Twilight,” featuring Pamela Wilson-Ryckman’s found photos turned into artistic explorations.

Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3251.

Community Media Center of Marin Through Mar 31, “Wear & Tear: Living Woman,” artist Sheri Park’s exhibit features poetry, biology, fact, fantasy, dance and drama. 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Apr 19, “Atmospheric Moments,” featuring works of Ann Bernauer and Claire Smith. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Apr 30, “Two Views,” married artists Steve Emery and Kathleen Lipinski show their individual and collaborative works. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

First & Third Floor Galleries Through May 31, “Celebrating Colors,” eight local longtime artists carry distinctly individual styles to explore the visual power of colors. Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

Gallery Route One Through Mar 27, “In Formation,” installation artist Dennis Peterson’s work conveys confusion and humor, showing along with “The Pacific Gyre Series,” with works addressing plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Community Foundation Through May 20, “Tony King: 50 Years of Paintings,” retrospective exhibit includes paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints King made in New York City and following his move to Sonoma County in 1992. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 2, “Outside the Line,” sculpture and craft show features 90 pieces on display. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. WedSun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

MarinMOCA Through Apr 10, “Travels with Phil,” expansive exhibit of cartoonist Phil Frank’s strips includes the San Franciscobased “Farley” and nationally syndicated “Elderberries.” Also showing, “Dark World,” Bolinas photographer Ken Botto utilizes collected miniatures, bones and found objects to create tiny dioramas. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5.

415.506.0137.

Novato City Offices Through Apr 26, “MarinMOCA Artists on Exhibit,” paintings by Tania Walters and Jane Liston display. 922 Machin Ave, Novato.

Osher Marin JCC Through May 31, “Rescue, Relief & Renewal,” exhibit of rare archival photographs from Poland, originally presented at the Galicia Jewish Museum Krakow in 2014. 200 N San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Mar 31, “Works on Paper,” group exhibit features prints, drawings and mixed media from Susan Adame, Tracey Adams, Aleah Koury and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Mar 30, “Natural Abstracts, Fantasies & Digital Manipulations,” showing the eclectic photography of Michel Kotski. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Sausalito Library Through Mar 27, “Living on the Anchor,” an exhibit of photographs of Sausalito’s anchor-out community by Bente Marei Stachowske. 420 Litho St, Sausalito.

415.289.4121.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Apr 28, “Vibrant Colors,” exhibit of works from the Marin County Watercolor Society is bold and beautiful. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

SONOMA Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Apr 17, “Running Fence: 40 Years Post,” exhibit displays works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the renowned artists behind large-scale art projects like “Running Fence,” donated to the museum in 2001 by the late Tom Golden. 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

County artist Don Van Amerongen features digitally painted photos taken in Myanmar, India and Tibet. 312 South A St, Ste 7, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sun, noon to 5, and by appointment. 707.695.1011.

Chroma Gallery Through Apr 22, “Art of the Figure,” exhibiting artwork by participating members of Sonoma County figure drawing groups. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.293.6051.

City Hall Council Chambers Through Apr 7, “Teri Sloat: Beyond My Window,” showing imaginative landscapes from the children’s book author and illustrator. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through May 17, “Tim Brody Solo Show,” Sonoma County artist shows his collection of predominantly pastel paintings. Reception, Mar 20 at 1pm. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

East West Cafe Through Mar 31, “Fish, Food & More,” eight local artists exhibit art quilts. 128 N Main St, Sebastopol. Mon-Sat, 8am to 9pm; Sun, 8am to 8pm 707.829.2822.

Finley Community Center Through Apr 28, “Debbie Van Dyke: The Fine Art of Fiber,” tactile works from the collage and fiber artist are thoughtprovoking and unexpected. Through Apr 1, “National Arts Program Exhibit,” annual show celebrates 13 years of displaying Santa Rosa’s wide-ranging artistic talents. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.

Graton Gallery Through Apr 10, “Nine Artists – Nine Perspectives,” featuring works by Sally Baker, Susan R Ball, Marylu Downing, Tim Haworth and others. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4.

707.829.8912.

The Art Wall at Shige Sushi Through Apr 3, “Facets,” collage and paintings by Lisa Beerntsen and Deborah Salomon takes a faceted approach to space.

8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. hours vary 707.795.9753.

Hammerfriar Gallery Through Apr 9, “Moving Target: American Dream,” mixed-media showing from sculptor and educator Ryan Carrington reflects on the public perspective of bluecollar workers in the United States. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

Calabi Gallery Through Apr 30, “3/16th Off,” gallery artists group show includes discounted sale of select works from the vintage collection.

456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Apr 10, “Full Circle: Pond Farm Revisited,” an exhibition of eclectic pottery works by alumni of Pond Farm Pottery.

130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6.

707.431.1970.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Jul 25, “It’s Football, Charlie Brown,” selection of Peanuts comic strips highlights the Gang’s gridiron efforts.

Through May 30, “The Peanuts Movie,” exhibit traces Peanuts from Schulz’s pen to the new big-screen feature. Through Apr 24, “Snoopy and the Red Baron,” learn about the real Red Baron and Schulz’s attention to historical detail through rare artifacts, original artworks, and an expansive selection of cartoons showcasing Snoopy’s famous alter-ego. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5.

707.579.4452.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Apr 24, “California Flora,” Northern California artist Nina Antze shows botanical paintings done in colored pencil. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.9277.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Apr 16, “Translations,” exhibition of stunning fine photography by Sonoma

topic. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. Daily, 11 to 5. 707.528.9463.

Paul Mahder Gallery Through Mar 31, “Annual Group Exhibit,” a wide selection from over 40 local and international artists. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

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Petaluma Arts Center Through May 1, “Metalworks: Cast, Forged & Welded,” featuring more than 35 works that explore the properties of metal and the trends in modern day sculpture. Reception, Mar 19 at 4pm. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

Thurs-Mon, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600.

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Prince Gallery Through Apr 3, “Inversion of Control,” a solo show by Jay Hill features pixelatedlooking paintings that explore the evolution of artificial intelligence and its effect on humanity. 122 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.889.0371.

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Quercia Gallery Through Mar 28, “New Paintings by Inna Talantova,” Soviet Union native now living in the Russian River valley shows her latest plein air paintings. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. Fri-Mon, 11am to 5pm and by appointment 707.865.0243.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through May 8, “Juried Photography Show,” 48 photographers will show their work along with member artists.

132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.775.4ART. Sebastopol Gallery Through May 1, “Sebastopol Gallery Group Show.” Come see the newly redecorated space and meet gallery artist Lucy Martin.

150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Jun 12, “Modern Twist,” contemporary bamboo sculpture from 17 Japanese artists joins “Contemporary Calligraphy,” with writer Thomas Ingmire in collaboration with artist Manuel Neri.

551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.939.SVMA.

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NAPA di Rosa Through Apr 3, “Radical Landscapes,” exhibition explores the natural environment through a contemporary lens with works by Bay Area-based artists. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6.

707.226.5991.

Downtown Napa Through May 31, “Napa ARTwalk,” rotating exhibition of original sculpture is showcased in public areas around Downtown Napa and the Oxbow District. First Street and Town Center, Napa.

Neon Raspberry Art House Through Jun 26, “Axiom: Ethiopia,” photographers Xiomara Castro and Daniel D Zarazua present work from their recent expedition to Ethiopia. 3605 Main St, Occidental. Sat-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.874.2100.

Mumm Napa Through May 1, “Jim Marshall Seen Through the Eyes of Carlos Santana,” an exhibit of photographs by Marshall, curated

by Santana, show Marshall’s genius as a photographer, a chronicler of history and portraitist of no equal. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa. Daily, 10am to 4:45pm (707) 9677700.

Paradise Ridge Winery Through Apr 30, “Conversations in Sculpture,” 11 artists provide an artistic statement that introduces a conversational

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O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Mar 24, “New Territories,” artist Patricia K Kelly shows several of her works on paper and large panels, painted with egg tempera. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

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Through Mar 27, “Trashed and Treasured,” features work from Recology’s significant collection of alumni artists. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.944.0500.

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The Black Lillies

Tue 3/29 • Doors 7pm • ADV $12 / DOS $14

Go By Ocean

feat Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) & Mark Karan (RatDog) Wed 3/30 • Doors 7pm • ADV $10 / DOS $15

The Lil' Smokies & Trout Steak Revival

3/31 & 4/1 • Doors 8pm • ADV $20 / DOS $24

The Pimps of Joytime Sat 4/2 • Doors 8pm • $22

The Stone Foxes Sun 4/3 • Doors 7pm • ADV $16 / DOS $19

The China Cats with Special Guest

Sunshine Garcia Becker (Furthur) ~Tribute to The Grateful Dead~ Thur 4/7 • Doors 7pm • ADV $17 / DOS $19

Tom Freund with Wally Ingram and Chris Haugen Sat 4/9 • Doors 8pm • ADV $30 / DOS $32

Super Diamond

Sun 4/10 • Doors 7pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

Hayseed Dixie

www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

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in your mouth for a matter of seconds, then in the stomach and small intestine for a couple of hours, and a day or two in your large intestine.

5a. Boxing matches 5b. Million Dollar Baby; Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood

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Robert Mondavi Winery Through Apr 24, “Generate: One Family’s Painting, Photography and Music” features the paintings of John Bonick, the photography of Dona Kopol Bonick, and the work of their sons, Dylan and Max. 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville. Daily, 10 to 5.

707.968.2203.

Ecstatic Dance Point Reyes, explore different rhythms with no experience necessary. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Ellington Hall Fridays, Friday Night Swing. 3535 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa, 707.545.6150.

Finnish American Home Association Wednesdays, 5:30pm, African dance and drum workshop, all ages and skill levels are welcome to move and groove with Sandor Diabankouezi, world-class Congolese master drummer. $15. 191 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group A relaxing and brain-stimulating group for adults, with supplies provided. Fourth Wed of every month, 2pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Community Heals Share wisdom and gifts of healing. Last Sun of every month. dhyana Center, 186 N Main St, Sebastopol, 800.796.6863.

Community Meditation Practice Sitting and walking meditation with free instruction. Followed by tea and snacks.

Sun, 9:30am. Free. Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center, 709 Davis St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.4907.

Back Alley Comedy Night Mar 26, 8pm. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Flamingo Lounge Tuesdays, swing dancing with lessons.

Sundays, 7pm, Sensual Salchata Nights, dress to impress with salsa and bachata dance lessons followed by open dancing. $10. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Bill Maher Highly-charged political standup comic dishes on the election year and more. Mar 26, 8pm. $50-$100. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

Hermann Sons Hall Mondays, 7pm. through May 2, International Folk Dance Class, dances from Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Turkey and more. $7/$65, 415.663.9512. 860 Western Ave, Petaluma.

Comedy Showcase Last Sun of every month. Spancky’s Bar, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

JAS Dance Academy Fourth Thursday of every month, 7pm, Face2Face Salsa Dance Party. $5. 3273 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa 707 293-4292.

Follow the Thread Talented and professional educators lead improv workshops for novice, beginning and experienced actors, improvisers and comedians. Wed, 7pm. through Apr 20. $20/week. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Mill Valley Community Center Mondays, 6pm, Swing Dance Lessons.

925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh Rising star is now one of the most indemand standups in the country. Mar 25, 8pm. $13. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

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Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Open Mic Comedy Wed. Spancky’s Bar, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Whitney Cummings Standup comic is best known as the cocreator of tv shows Two Broke Girls and her own sitcom Whitney. Mar 25, 8pm. $45-$65.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Dance Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, 415.460.0101.

Dance Palace Wednesdays, 6pm, Women’s Collaborative Dance. $5-$15 per month. Sundays, 10am,

Monroe Dance Hall Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing.

Tuesdays, Razzmataz folk dance club.

Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club. Thursdays, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club. Mar 25, Pride & Joy dance party. Sundays, Country-Western dancing and lessons. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.529.5450.

Divorce Options Workshop Volunteer group of attorneys, financial specialists and mental-health professionals offer four-hour workshops on divorce.

Last Sat of every month, 9am. $45. Family Service Agency, 555 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, 415.492.9444.

Easter Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt Welcome Spring in all its glory by meeting the Easter Bunny while doing fun Easter activities with the kids. Mar 26, 9am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Meditation & Mindfullness Weekly drop in class lets you work towards experiencing a still mind and discovering inner peace. Thurs through Apr 21. $10. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Novato Youth Center 40th Anniversary Luncheon Gourmet food from Alta Cuisine and inspiring presentations celebrate four decades of service and highlights what’s in store for the center. Mar 24, 11:30am. $40.

Novato Youth Center, 680 Wilson Ave, Novato, 415.892.1643.

By Howard Rachelson

Out of This World Sebastopol Community Center Youth Trivia fun with Howard Rachelson.

Annex What writer of books, poems, cartoons andMar 24, 7pm. Corte Madera Library, Fourth Sunday of every month, 11am, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, humorous hit songs likemulticultural “A Boy Named Sue” for Dances of Universal Peace, 707.924.6444.

Johnny Cash and “The Covergroup of Rolling Stone” sacred circle dancing and joyous singing rejuvenate spirit andtoopen for Dr. to Hook, lived the from 1967 1981 on a red-Parkinson’s Exercise Program the heart. $5-$20, 707.829.8212.

425 Morris wood houseboat in Sausalito called ‘Evil Eye’?Physical therapy class designed for people St, Sebastopol. with Parkinson’s consists of aerobic and learning-based exercises that help the heart It’s tax season (oy): There are three main Songbird Community Healing Center and lungs. Wed, 1:30pm. through Mar 30. forms that you can use to Old file Redwood your income tax.

Wednesdays, Biodanza.

8297 $20-$25. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Hwy,is Cotati, 707.795.2398.

One the 1040, and the other two, more sim-Pedro Rd., San Rafael., 415.444.8000. ple, haveValley what names?

Sonoma Woman’s Club Permaculture Design Course Tuesdays-Thursdays. through Apr Two-week certificate course increation? land-use What city in Alabama has the same name as a three-dimensional art 26, Transcendence Fitness Fusion design based on the sustainable living & Transcendence Broadway Blast, philosophy Through Apr 1.

The food you eat spends about of its timeofinpermaculture. which of your Transcendence Theatre Company offers75 percent Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 internal organs? two fitness and dance classes, open to the Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557, public. $20, www.TTCdanceclass.org. 574 ext101. a.

It was 100 years ago this week—March 25, 1916—that women in the U.S. were First St East, Sonoma. first permitted to attend what kind of sporting event? & Right-Brain Exploration Ping-Pong Wischemann Hall Table tennis takes on a whole new light.

Mondays, 5:30 and 7pm, Redwood b. Identify the movie title and the three stars shown.

Mon, 7:30pm. $15 per month. Dance Palace, Rainbows Mainstream & Basic Class.

503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

707.478.6409.

Sundays, 10am, Soul Motion, Give the name of the scale, and of the machine, used to detect the intensity open movement practice 465 Morris St, Pourin’ Paint of earthquakes.

Sebastopol, 707.823.0926.

Bring a bottle of libations and relax as you to paint What was the official language of Englandlearn fromhow 1066 untilwith 1362instructor (when itDee was Dushkes providing guidance, with supplies replaced by English)? provided and a new subject to paint each week.after Sat, Mar 1:30pm. $45.

Studio 35, 35 What Italian brand of motor scooters is named an 26, annoying insect?

Patten St, Sonoma, 707.934.8145.

Artisan Marketplace Whatmarketplace college football has the largest capacity at about 108,000?

Monthly wherestadium locals show Radiant Presence off their wares and crafts. Last Sat of every With Peter Brown. Every other Tues. Open What two states have the highest rates ofSecret, tobacco smoking, where about 30 month, 10am.

Warehouse Healdsburg, 923 C St, San Rafael, 415.457.4191.

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Spring Fling Hosted by the Rotary Club of Sebastopol, the annual event is food, music and fun for all. Mar 24, 4pm. Free. Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.2440.

Sunday Cruise-In Last Sun monthly at noon, fire up your hot rod and bring the kids for day of live music, food, prizes and more. Last Sun of every month. Free. Fourth and Sea Restaurant, 101 Fourth St, Petaluma, www. sundaycruisein.com.

Transformative Stillness A meditation retreat with Esalen and ITP co-founders Michael Murphy and Loriliai Biernacki. Mar 25-27. $550. Ralston White Retreat, 2 El Capitan Ave, Mill Valley, 888.366.9213.

A Venetian Carnival A magical masquerade with music, fantasy entertainment, danza and mystery. Bring Italian food and wine to share. Mar 25, 7pm. $30. Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista, Mill Valley.

Field Trips Garden Volunteer Day Sink your hands into the beautiful, rich soil at the OAEC’s garden and learn from the diversity of plant life. Wed. Free. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557.

Labyrinth Full Moon Walk Gaze at the night sky as you gather your thoughts with relaxing music and refreshments. Mar 23, 7pm. Free. San Francisco Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Rd, San Anselmo.

Nature for Kids Take the kids for a winter walk looking for cold weather critters. Mar 30, 10am. Free.

Mount Burdell Preserve, San Andreas Dr, Novato, 415.893.9527.

Plant Nursery Work Day Volunteer at the Sonoma Garden Park.

Thurs, 9am. Sonoma Ecology Center, 20 E Spain St, Sonoma, 707.996.0712.

Ring Mountain Restoration Help with trail repair and more in this picturesque setting. Mar 26, 10am. Ring Mountain, Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, marincounty.org.

Roy’s Redwoods Nighttime Adventure Bring a flashlight and warm clothing and explore this preserve after dark, with talks on nighttime critters and more. Mar 26, 7:30pm. Roy’s Redwoods Preserve, Nicasio Valley Rd, San Geronimo, www. marincountyparks.org.

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Spring Hike at Cascade Canyon Enjoy a day out with flowers, birds and butterflies to see. Mar 28, 10am. Cascade Canyon Preserve, Cascade Dr, Fairfax.

Stewardship Workday Clear trails and keep up the natural beauty in this workday event. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 23, 9am. Riddell Preserve, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, landpaths.org.

Sunset Hike & Dine Meet at parking area across from inn for two-hour hike on moderate-to-steep trails with midhike wine and cheese overlooking Pacific Ocean. Last Sat of every month. $15.

Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley, RSVP, 415.331.0100.

Rafael Film Center

Toastmaster’s Open House Group invites the public to join them in unlocking communication skills. Express yourself, find your voice and shape your words. Thurs at noon. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3438.

wildflowers as they follow an even, well-maintained dirt road on the Marin Headlands. Mar 24, 10am. Coast Trail Trailhead, Conzelman Rd and McCullough, Tiburon, 415.473.6378.

Film The Hunting Ground Screening of the staggering documentary on college campus rape culture is followed by discussion with SRJC instructors. Mar 30, 1pm. Bertolini Student Center, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4266.

LunaFest Fundraising film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities. Mar 24, 6pm. $15-$40. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films and guest speakers and performers who bring the film’s ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Petaluma Cinema Series Petaluma Film Alliance hosts a screening of a recent, critically acclaimed film, with preshow lecture and post-show discussion. Wed through May 18. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma, 707.778.3974.

Sonoma International Film Festival Celebrating its 19th year, the festival features a special showcase of Spanish language films alongside a slew of independent and documentary films from around the globe, all screening at various venues within walking distance. Mar 30-Apr 3.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomafilmfest.org.

Food & Drink The Art of Pasta Making & Pairing Beringer’s culinary series teaches you to master gnocchi and match it with their exclusive wines. Mar 26, 1pm. $40-$50.

Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.

Corte Madera Farmers Market Wed-noon. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.

Demystifying Wine & Food Interactive discussions on pairings with

Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold will be at the Rafael on March 26 for the documentary ‘City of Gold,’ which chronicles Gold's relationship to Los Angeles. delectable demonstrations. Sat-noon. $75.

Hall Winery, 401 St Helena Hwy S, St Helena, 707.967.2620.

Easter Sunday Dining Serving seasonal brunch items until 3pm, plus reduced regular lunch and dinner menu items. Mar 27. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

Fresh Starts Chef Event Janet Fletcher, award-winning cookbook author and one-time cook at Chez Panisse, introduces a menu starring yogurt. Mar 24, 6:30pm. $60. The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, 415.382.3363, ext 215.

Friday Night Live Enjoy delicious themed buffet dinners with live music on hand. Fri. $7-$14. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, 415.488.4030.

Girl’s Night Out Happy hour lasts all night long, even for the guys. Thurs. Bootlegger’s Lodge, 367 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.450.7186.

Indian Valley Farm Stand Organic produce stand. Bring your own bag. Wed, 10am. College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.454.4554.

Locals Night Special menu items, musical performances and activities. Tues, 5pm. Free. Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa.

Marin Country Mart Sat, 9am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5715.

Marinwood Farmers Market Sat, 9am. Marinwood Plaza, Marinwood Avenue and Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, 415.999.5635.

Mill Valley Farmers Market Fri, 9:30am. CVS parking lot, 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.382.7846.

Stocking the Spring Pantry Join food writer and cookbook author

Michele Anna Jordan for a workshop on preparing your kitchen to make the most of the season’s unfolding harvest. Mar 26, 1pm. $20. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market Sun, 8am. Marin Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 415.472.6100.

Thursday San Rafael Farmers Market Thurs, 8am. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael., 415.472.6100.

Wine Down Friday Wine and live music to wind down after the week. Fourth Fri of every month. $10.

Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.933.9305.

For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. WedThurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing.

Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito., 415.339.3900.

Carolyn Parr Nature Center Learn about Napa County habitats and birds of prey through tours, dioramas, games, hands-on activities and books.

Ongoing. Free. Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum, Westwood Hills Park, 3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, 707.255.6465.

Children’s Garden Whimsical environments for kids’ exploration. Hours: Mon, noon to 4; TuesSun, 9 to 5. Ongoing. Free. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.

Kids Spring Break Day Camp Join the Sonoma Ecology Center education staff for a day of fun, learning and outdoor activity for kids ages 7 to 12. Mar 23, 9am.

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Sonoma’s Alcalde Recpetion The town’s traditional annual honoring of a community-minded citizen to take on the role of Alcalde this year celebrates Patrick Garcia. Mar 24, 5:30pm. $10 donation.

Vintage House, 264 First St E, Sonoma.

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$35. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707.833.5712.

Messy Mucking About Every Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30, toddlers and their parents are invited to a drop-in, free-form art studio to create with paint, ceramics, collage, construction, found objects and feathers. Sat. $15. Nimbus Arts, St Helena Marketplace, Ste 1-B, 3111 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, 707.965.5278.

Museum Mondays Children ages 1 to 5 and their families are invited to enjoy storytime, arts, crafts and museum activities. Fourth Mon of every month, 10am. Free-$5. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, 707.579.4452.

Spring Break Wonder Camp Find out where art meets science in the ARTlab camp for children ages 5 - 7. Or explore the outdoors in the Outdoor Adventure camp for ages 8 - 10. Early and after care available, discounts for Museum members. Through Mar 25, 9am-3pm. $350/week. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, 707546-4069.

Spring Egg Hunt for Tots For kids under 5, bring a basket and collect eggs in the park, along with other activities.

Mar 26, 10am. $8. Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.543.3425.

Lectures Absolutely Amazing Dragonflies of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Learn about the more than fifty species of dragonflies that inhabit the Laguna.

Mar 24, 7pm. $10. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.527.9277.

Baba Harihar Ramji Babaji of Sonoma Yoga Ashram offers monthly satsang, “Living Fully in Each Moment.” Fourth Thurs at 7. Church of the Oaks, 160 W Sierra Ave, Cotati, 707.996.8915.

Black Lives Matter A lecture on community activism related to the recent movement. Mar 23, 7pm. SSU Student Center, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2382.

Book Discussion Group Attend a library book group for an engaging discussion of “The Martian” by Andy Weir.

First time attendees are welcome. Mar 23, 12pm. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.499.6058.

CBT/DBT Group for Depression Skills-based education and training group is designed to help you cope with facing basic everyday problems including distressing emotions like depression and anxiety. Tues, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Clues to the Origin of the Solar System Travel back almost 5 billion years with Vivian White, of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, to discover how our Sun and planets formed from a cloud of dust. Mar 24, 6:30pm. Free. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Creating a World Worth Inheriting Join in a discussion on what steps need to

be taken now to provide future generations with a sustainable and livable Earth. Mar 30, 7pm. $15. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Disability Law Clinics CRI staff attorneys answer disability-related legal questions. First come, first served.

Last Tues of every month, 10am-2pm. Free.

Community Resources for Independence, 1040 Main St, Ste 208, Napa, 707.258.0270. eBook Help Get one-on-one help in downloading library eBooks to the Kindle, iPad and other devices. Call ahead to reserve a session.

Thurs, 10am. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

Gabriel García Márquez & the Solitude of Latin America Hear Alejandro Murguía, professor Latino/a Studies at San Francisco State University, discuss the genius of Márquez.

Mar 28, 12pm. Free. Newman Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4372.

Intro to Watercolor Basics Small classes with lots of one-on-one instruction, drop-ins welcome. Sat, 10am. through Mar 26. $85, four classes. Tennessee Valley Cabin, 60 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley.

Life Stories Writing Have fun writing and telling tales of personal and family history in a new, easy way. Open to all ages. Tues, 1:30pm. $8-$10.

Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.1549.

Medea Benjamin Co-founder of the all-women peace group Code Pink talks on the importance of political activism for social justice. Mar 25, 7pm. SSU Student Center, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2382.

Renewable Energy Progress Panel talk covers current policy goals in mitigating warming and discusses how to achieve a clean energy future by rethinking not just energy resources but how we fundamentally use energy. Mar 23, 7pm. $10-$15. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera.

Social Security, Elder Care & Estate Planning An informative panel discussion and mixer.

Mar 30, 5:30pm. Free. Northgate Mall Community Room, 7000 Northgate Dr, San Rafael.

Spring Leadership Lecture Series Helen MacDonald, daughter of acclaimed photographer Alisdair MacDonald, discusses her bestselling memoir “H is for Hawk.” Mar 30, 7pm. $25. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.4440.

Springtime Senior Meditation Master teacher James Keolker leads a discussion on the power of mindfulness and positive perception. Fri, 10am. through Mar 25. Rianda House Senior Center, 1475 Main St, St Helena, 707.967.5502.

Support Group for Women in Transition Group for women offers encouragement during life transitions such as relationship changes, career changes and difficult life events. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Talking Tomatoes Led by UC Marin master gardener Joe Jennings. Mar 30, 12pm. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.499.6058.

Twenty-Something Support Group Explore adulthood with an emphasis on life skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal relationship and healthy coping skills.

Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Mar 26, 7pm, “The Mystical Backpacker” with Hannah Papp. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.2618.

The Western Gate Teahouse Fridays, 6pm, Candlelight poetry and tea session with Scott Traffas. 7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas, 415.785.8309.

Theater

Watercolor with Anna Experiment with paints, brushes, various watercolor paper and variety of watercolor techniques. Wed, 10:30am. through Mar 30. $30-$35. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael., 415.456.9062.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Marin Onstage presents the popular, Tony award-winning musical comedy. Through Apr 2. $12-$25. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, 415.448.6152.

Writing Workshop Get motivation and writing assistance from rotating hosts. Wed, 7pm. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Anna in the Tropics Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize, this poignant and poetic play set in a 1920s Florida cigar factory is an exploration of the American dream and its volatile implications in a modernizing society.

Through Mar 26. $15-$32. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Readings Book Passage Mar 24, 12pm, “At the Edge of the Orchard” with Tracy Chevalier, a literary luncheon. $55. Mar 24, 7pm, “My Brain on Fire” with Leonard Pitt. Mar 25, 7pm, “Fool Me Once” with Harlan Coben. Mar 26, 1pm, “Descendants of Light: American Photographers of Jewish Ancestry” with Penny Wolin. Mar 26, 4pm, “Terror in Taffeta” with Marla Cooper. Mar 28, 7pm, “The Summer Before the War” with Helen Simonson. Mar 29, 7pm, “Jan Steele” with Lyndsay Faye. Mar 29, 7pm, “The Madwoman Upstairs” with Catherine Lowell. Mar 30, 1pm, “Listen, Liberal” with Thomas Frank. Mar 30, 7pm, “Journey to Munich” with Jacqueline Winspear.

51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

College of Marin Kentfield Campus Mar 25, 1pm, “Pieces of My Mother” with Melissa Cistaro. 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

Gaia’s Garden Fourth Saturday of every month, 2pm, Redwood Writers open mic. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.2491.

Guerneville Library Wed, Mar 30, 7pm, Readers Theatre, River Friends of the Library present an evening of staged readings. Mature themes. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707.869.9004.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Mar 25, 7pm, readings from the West Marin Review. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.762.0563.

Point Reyes Books Fourth Monday of every month, Spanish book group. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1542.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Mar 26, 7pm, “No Gun Intended: An Annabelle Starkey Mystery” with Zoe Burke. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Mar 26, 7pm, “Coming Out from Behind the Badge” with Greg Miraglia. Mar 30, 6pm, “Something in Stone” with Linda Loveland Reid. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707.578.8938.

Carnage Left Edge Theatre takes on the acclaimed drama where two couples meeting to resolve a playground dispute between their kids turns into a no holds-barred confrontation. Through Apr 2. $30-$40.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

The Hallelujah Girls Sidesplitting comedy about women determined to overcome obstacles and enjoy life is presented by the North Bay Stage Company. Through Apr 3. $26. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Murder at Sea Get a Clue Productions’ new mystery dinner theater show is a Caribbean cruise whodunnit, with audience participation and island-themed attire encouraged. Fri, Mar 25, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, 707.837.0019.

Outside Mullingar Full of dark humor and poetic prose, playwright John Patrick Shanley’s tender portrait reminds us it’s never too late to take a chance on love. Through Apr 3. $15-$25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.0177.

Swimmers World premiere production of Rachel Bonds’ award-winning play is a “slice of life” ensemble work that explores workplace relationships. Through Mar 27. $10-$58.

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Wait Until Dark The classical Broadway suspense thriller about a blind woman pursued by a sinister con man is a pulse-pounding game of cat and mouse. Through Apr 3. $16-$26.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139215 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 420 LEGAL ADVISORS, 912 LOOTENS PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SCOTT M SANDERS, P.C., 912 LOOTENS PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 19, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139263 The following individual(s) is

(are) doing business: MARIN OPTIMAL HEALTH, 55 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY, STE F, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SARA KENDALL GORDON, 17 WASHINGTON AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139155 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BAYSIDE BUILDERS, 394 BEL MARIN KEYS, SUITE #2, NOVATO, CA

94949: TEMBROCK-INGRASSIA BUILDERSM LLC, 394 BEL MARIN KEYS BLVD, SUITE #2, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 10, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139220 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MEDICAL DENTAL GUILD, 130 LA CASA VIA, BLDNG 2, 104 B, WALNUT CREEK CA 94598: PETER F. CHASE ,DDS.,INC, 15 WOODSIDE WAY, ROSS, CA 94957. The

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PublicNotices business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 22, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No:304664 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Feb 5, 2014 Under File No:2014134033.

Fictitious Business name(s) TACK ROOM ESSENTIALS , 50 DORIAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1)MIMI O’ CONNOR, 126 REDWOOD DR, WOODACRE, CA 94973 2) WILLIAM FRITZ, 50 DORIAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Jan 06, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139227 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: JEWELL CONSTRUCTION, 109 ROSS STREET #3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AMBER C STITT, 109 ROSS STREET #3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 23, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139310 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EMERGENCY EPLAN,21 GOLDEN GATE DRIVE, UNIT H, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BIZBUZZ LLC, 21 GOLDEN GATE DRIVE, UNIT H, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 02, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139269 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BODY TREAT, 1100 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #3, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: AMY LITTLEPAGE M.D.,INC., 3702 DEAUVILLE PLACE, SANTA ROSA , CA 95403.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139271 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WHERE ART STARTS, 10 OLIVE STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: AMY R BAKER, 945 GREEN AVENUE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139286 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 110% CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 135 CIELO LANE #202, NOVATO, CA 94949: DAMON LAWRENCE KNUTSON, 135 CIELO LANE #202, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 29, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING, 85 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, SUITE 114, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: OBE WORLDWIDE , LLC., 85 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, SUITE 114, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 4, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139308 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CELEBRITY LIMOUSINE SPECIALTY WINE TOURS, 228 COBBLESTONE DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SEAN P OBRIEN, 228 COBBLESTONE DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed

with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 2, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139275 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PRESTIGE, 7 SEVILLE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SVETLANA LUNSKIY, 7 SEVILLE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139399 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EICHLER FOR SALE, 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL : MARIN MODERN REAL ESTATE, INC., 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139400 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SMILING HEARTS HAIR STUDIO BOUTIQUE, 369 THIRD ST, SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MYRA PARETCHAN, 4 OAK TREE CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with no changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139360 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PK AUDIOVISUAL, 318A BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: PAUL KONIKOWSKI, 318A BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139250 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ASHERWORKS, 121 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94979: BRADLEY JONES, 14 MELVILLE AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 25, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139201 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN VALET, 100 SHORELINE HWY, SUITE 100 B, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: FADLALLAH MALLAK, 100 SHORELINE HWY, SUITE 100 B, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 18, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139428 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TO THE POINT, 51 CROOKED AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JUSTIN WOODALL, 51 CROOKED AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 16, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139433 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: M & R VENDING, 10 CATALINA BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BLAKE R MAYOCK, 10 CATALINA BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 16, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139431 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN 24/7 LIMOUSINE SERVICE, 8 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA

94941: 1) SALIM SURTI, 39 SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE #104, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925 2) OGYEN THRINLAY, 8 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 16, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139419 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PLUME DESIGNS LLC, 1005 NORTHGATE DR #313, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PLUME DESIGNS LLC, 1005 NORTHGATE DR #313, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 15, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139355 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SOUND TEMPLE HEALING ARTS, 605 B STREET STE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CHRISTINE M TULIS, 260 A LINDEN LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139392 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ROUND TABLE PIZZA, 2200 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CALIFORNIA RT PIZZA GROUP INC., 322 EL TOYONAL, ORINDA, CA 94563.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 14, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504296.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TYLER JOSEPH WRIGHT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing

names as follows: TYLER JOSEPH WRIGHT to ERIN WRIGHT. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 04/21/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: MAR 3, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1600885.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner PARI AND FARHAD AGHAZADEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) SAARA AGHAZADEH to SIERRA ROSE AGHAZADEH 2) NONA AGHAZADEH to NATALIA HOPE AGHAZADEH 3) PARI AGHAZADEH to PERI PARINAZ AGHAZADEH. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 05/02/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: MAR 11, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016)

Q:

By Amy Alkon

Goddess

My boyfriend travels a lot, and when he’s away, he wants to video call over FaceTime. Well, I look absolutely hideous on FaceTime, and I don’t want to do it. And really, who doesn’t look scary on FaceTime? Megan Fox? Scarlett Johansson? I get that he loves me and knows what I really look like, but I always feel depressed and self-conscious after I get off our video calls.—FaceTime Hater

A:

Of course it’s what’s on the inside that really counts, which is why men’s magazines so often run glossy spreads of stout, good-hearted older women crocheting afghans for nursing home patients.

FaceTime should be renamed UglyfaceTime for what it does to a person’s features, and especially to a woman’s (in lumps, jowls and eye baggery not apparent in photos). While the camera is said to add 10 pounds, FaceTime adds 10 miles of bad road. The good news: You look just like a movie star! The bad news: It’s the zombie Orson Welles.

Friends will remind you that your boyfriend loves you and tell you that you’re being silly (read: Shallow). Some will offer helpful suggestions, like, “It’s all about the lighting!” They aren’t wrong. I suggest avoiding light entirely, like by FaceTiming from a dark closet. Another popular chant: “Wear concealer!” My recommendation: Le Burlap Bag Over Le Head.

Right now, countless readers are getting ready to email me to tell me that I’m an idiot. (Hold your fire!) First, male sexuality is highly visual—in a way female sexuality is not. And then there’s what psychologists call “the contrast effect”— how the attractiveness of someone or something changes, depending on the “neighborhood:” How attractive or unattractive the nearby alternatives are. So, you could be an easy 8.5 in Smalltownville and come to Hollywood—aka Mecca for every high school’s golden-blondiest cheerleader—and find yourself struggling to hang on to a 5.8.

The contrast effect even holds true for somebody we love. In research by evolutionary psychologists Douglas Kenrick and Steven Neuberg, when men in relationships were exposed to pictures of very attractive women, they perceived their partner as less attractive—and (eek) felt less satisfied with and less committed to her.

Obviously, looks aren’t all that matter. But sexual attraction naturally wanes over time. Best not to help it along with a, “Just keep your chins up!” attitude about FaceTiming. This isn’t to say that you should leave your boyfriend visually starved.

You can keep him well-supplied with images of you that you can control: Selfies.

These selfies could even be used for a “foreign correspondent” approach to FaceTime—keeping the camera on a still photo of yourself (like when a CNN reporter is on an audio-only connection from a tent outside of Jalalabad). This will allow you to focus on your boyfriend instead of on another man—one with the medical training to make your cavernous nasolabial folds look less like the place they’ll find Jimmy Hoffa, your dad’s coin collection and three hikers who disappeared in 1976.

Q:

When my boyfriend and I are on the phone, he won’t sign off with “I love you” if his guy friends are around. Meanwhile, these guys have met me, and most are in relationships. So what’s with his cool act? I know he loves me. Why be embarrassed to say it publicly?—Emotionally Honest

A:

There are a lot of ways a man can show that he loves you. Does it really have to be, “Hold on, guys, while I give my balls to my girlfriend!”?

Women often think it’s a bad sign if a man won’t go all, “Wuvvywoo poopielou” in front of his bros. This worry is understandable—because it’s no biggie (and actually kind of a status thing) for a woman to do that in front of the girls. But sex differences researchers Anne Campbell and Joyce Benenson point out that women— the caregivers of the species—evolved to bond through sharing vulnerabilities. This is how they show other women that they aren’t a threat. Men, however, evolved to be in a constant battle for dominance. They succeed socially by displaying toughness, not giggling behind their hands like Japanese schoolgirls (but with facial hair and Hello Kitty wallet chains).

In other words, when you love a man, you show it by not demanding that his phone calls with you end in a social hanging. He’ll feel better, and you’ll ultimately respect him more. Sure, like other women, you may believe that you want the ever mushy-ready “sensitive man”—until you start despising him for his compliance and dump him for someone a little more action hero. Those guys are men of few words—words like, “I’ll be back” and not, “Yes, dear, I’ll be back with a box of superplus extra-absorbency unscented.”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of March 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When Orville and

Wilbur Wright were kids, their father gave them a toy helicopter powered by a rubber band. The year was 1878. Twenty-five years later, the brothers became the first humans to sail above the earth in a flying machine. They testified that the toy helicopter had been a key inspiration as they worked to develop their pioneering invention. In the spirit of the Wright Brothers’ magic seed, Aries, I invite you to revive your connection to a seminal influence from your past. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to feed a dream that was foreshadowed in you a long time ago.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The task of

a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly,” said Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Whether or not you’re a writer, Taurus, that is also your special task in the coming weeks.

The riddle that has begun to captivate your imagination is not yet ripe enough for you to work on in earnest. It has not been defined with sufficient clarity. Luckily, you have the resources you need to research all of the contingencies, and you have the acuity to come up with a set of empowering questions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The good news is

that if you eat enormous amounts of chocolate, you will boost your memory. Science has proved it. The bad news is that in order to get the full effect of the memory enhancement, you would have to consume so much chocolate that you would get sick. I propose that we consider this scenario as a metaphor for what may be going on in your life. Is it possible that you’re doing things that are healthy for you in one way but that diminish you in another? Or are you perhaps getting or doing too much of a good thing—going to unbalanced extremes as you pursue a worthy goal? Now is a favorable time to figure out if you’re engaged in such behavior, and to change it if you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When the young

director Richard Lester got his big break, he took full advantage. It happened in 1964, when the early Beatles asked him to do their first movie, A Hard Day’s Night. Lester’s innovative approach to the project propelled his career to a higher level that brought him many further opportunities. Writing of Lester’s readiness, critic Alexander Walker said, “No filmmaker … appeared more punctually when his hour struck.” That’s what I hope you will soon be doing in your own chosen field, Cancerian. Do you understand how important it will be to have impeccable timing? No procrastination or hemming and hawing, please. Be crisply proactive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As a young man, the

poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) left his home in France and settled in Abyssinia, which these days is known as Ethiopia. “I sought voyages,” he wrote, “to disperse the enchantments that had colonized my mind.” You might want to consider a similar strategy in the coming weeks, Leo. From an astrological perspective, it’s going to be an excellent time both to wander free of your usual haunts and to disperse the enchantments that have colonized your mind. Why not find ways to synergize these two opportunities?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At one point in his

life, author C. S. Lewis had a rude awakening as he took stock of the progress that he thought he had been making. “I am appalled to see how much of the change I thought I had undergone lately was only imaginary,” he wrote. I want to make sure that something similar doesn’t happen to you, Virgo.

You’re in the midst of what should be a Golden Age of Self-Transformation. Make sure that you’re actually doing the work that you imagine you’re doing—and not just talking about it and thinking about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There are questions that you don’t ask because you’re afraid of the answers,” wrote Agatha Christie. I would add that there are also questions you don’t ask because you mistakenly think you already know the answers. And

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then there are questions you don’t ask because their answers would burst your beloved illusions, which you’d rather preserve. I’m here to urge you to risk posing all of these types of questions, Libra. I think you’re strong enough and smart enough, and in just the right ways, to deal constructively with the answers.

I’m not saying that you’ll be pleased with everything you find out. But you will ultimately be glad that you finally made the inquiries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are

enmeshed in a jumble that makes you squirm, or if you are caught in a tangle that stifles your self-love, you have three choices. Here’s how Eckhart Tolle defines them: 1. Get out of the situation. 2. Transform the situation. 3. Completely accept the situation.

Does that sound reasonable, Scorpio? I hope so, because the time has come to act. Don’t wait to make your decision. Do it soon. After that, there will be no whining allowed. You can no longer indulge in excuses. You must accept the consequences. On the bright side, imagine the new freedom and power that you will have at your disposal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here’s a proposed experiment. Sidle up to a creature you’d love to be closer to, and softly sing the following lyrics: “Come with me, go with me. Burn with me, glow with me. Sleep with me, wake with me.” At this point, run three circles around the creature as you flap your arms like a bird’s wings. Then continue your singing: “Rise with me, fall with me. Work with me, play with me. Pray with me, sin with me.” At this point, leap up into the air three times, unleashing a burst of laughter each time you hit the ground. Continue singing: “Let me get high with you. Laugh with you, cry with you. Make me your partner in crime.” At this point, blow three kisses toward the creature, then run away.

(P.S. The lyrics I’m quoting here were composed by songwriter Fran Landesman.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In getting energy from food, we humans have at our disposal more than 50,000 edible plants. And yet we choose to concentrate on just a few. Wheat, corn, rice and potatoes make up two-thirds of our diet, and 11 other staples comprise most of the rest. Let’s use this as a metaphor for the kind of behavior you should avoid in the coming weeks. I think it will be crucial for you to draw physical, emotional and spiritual sustenance from a relatively wide variety of sources. There’s nothing wrong with your usual providers, but for now you need to expand your approach to getting the nurturing you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “We teach each other how to live.” Poet Anne Michaels said that, and now I’m passing it on to you—just in time for the phase of your cycle when acting like a curious student is your sacred duty and your best gift to yourself. I don’t necessarily mean that you should take a workshop or enroll in a school. Your task is to presume that everyone you meet and every encounter you have may bring you rich learning experiences. If you’re willing to go as far as I hope you will, even your dreams at night will be opportunities to get further educated. Even your vigils in front of the TV. Even your trips to the convenience store to buy ice cream.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In her poem “Time,” Piscean poet Lia Purpura wonders about “not picking up a penny because it’s only a little luck.” Presumably she is referring to a moment when you’re walking down a street and you spy an almost-but-not-quiteworthless coin lying on the concrete. She theorizes that you may just leave it there. It adds next to nothing to your wealth, right? Which suggests that it also doesn’t have much value as a symbol of good fortune. But I urge you to reject this line of thought in the coming weeks, Pisces. In my astrological opinion, you’ll be wise to capitalize on the smallest opportunities. There will be plenty of them, and they will add up.Y

Homework: Imagine that seven years from now you will want a new career or line of work. What will it be? Write: Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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