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s I write this, I am winding up a full weekend of Earth Day activities with my family. While I greatly enjoyed these events, the sobering realities remain. I find myself bemused by the fairly ineffective gestures offered by the media for families to “plant trees” or “recycle more” or “bike to work/school for one day out of the year.” April 22, Earth Day, marked the end of the public comment period for the Keystone XL pipeline, a horrible, unnecessary idea that many experts believe will signal game over for the climate. One only has to look to the recent Exxon Tar Sands oil spill in Arkansas for evidence of how dirty and crappy this project is. If you doubt the political power of a fossil fuel company like Exxon, you can read the underreported coverage of the spill—despite the Exxon-enforced media blackout that resulted in Sheriff’s deputies threatening to arrest reporters if they did not leave the site. As most of my friends and family will attest, I am one of the most skeptical, evidence-driven, conservative people they know. But I have been forced, by the preponderance of evidence, to admit that climate destabilization is going to be one of the most serious issues for human civilization. Even the most conservative organizations now realize we are way beyond “feel-good” gestures. Even the most selfish consumer must now admit that we cannot continue with business as usual. Big Oil and Big Coal are the most profitable and least accountable business interests in history. Because of their huge profits, they have lobbying power that rivals any political entity or party. If we want to make a real difference, we need to hurt the fossil fuel companies where they can actually feel it. The one real gesture you can make is to convince your pension companies, your unions, your portfolio managers and your university board of trustees to divest from fossil fuel companies until they agree to change from a selfish and harmful fossil fuel business into a more ethical energy company. There are plenty of online petitions that would take less time to fill out then it would to plant even the smallest bush. Steve Salkovics lives in Sebastopol. Open mic is a weekly op/ed feature inthe Bohemian. We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.
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With the front-page photo and headline of tragedy, the very undoing of supporting the Herczog family’s plea for compassion began. Reports of the unnerving details of the fatality serve no one—the grieving family, the deceased father and disturbed son, nor humanity reading it. The words “brutal” and “gruesome” were aptly used to describe action graphically which is not appropriate for anyone (stable or psychologically vulnerable) to read. The basic story should have been conveyed in a nonsensationalistic manner. I speak from experience. Fifty years ago (when I was 12 years old), a TV news program showed the aftermath of a slain family’s home and described the ordeal. That tortured me for one and a half years, and challenged my own stability. Consider the effect it could have on people who are psychologically challenged (such as the young man in the article). Please recognize your social impact in future reporting in the best interest for the well-being of humanity.
SHEILA NEILL Fairfax
Thank You Thank you for publishing the heartbreaking story of the Herczog family (“A Picture of Tragedy,” April 10). It’s not clear which is more horrific: the nature of the crime itself, which is terrifying; the fact that this boy’s anguished parents didn’t call law enforcement because they very understandably feared for his life; or the continuing shameful status of mental healthcare in this country. My mother was schizophrenic, and although she wasn’t violent, I experienced time and again the consequences of societal fears and ignorance, and lack of proper care for the mentally ill. Here’s to better education of the public and to the police in dealing with such folks, to better treatment and funding, and to more compassion everywhere.
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My hopes and prayers surround this entire family and all who are seeking the truth and its relevance to Houston and his care beyond this sad moment. I, too, wake up everyday to a tragic nightmare that began over seven years ago with psychosis and the killing of two of our five children by their medicationinduced psychotic father and my husband, David Crespi. I believe that we all need to seek the truth to facilitate meaningful action and healing beyond the horror. See CrespiFamilyHope. org for details. I completely support understanding and mercy for Houston.
KIM CRESPI Charlotte, N.C. Editor’s Note: For more on Houston Herczog’s story, see the cover feature in the new issue of ‘Mother Jones’ magazine.
Unwinnable Madness President Obama has pledged to bring the perpetrator of the bombing in Boston to justice. That doesn’t comfort me. If my wife had been killed or my child maimed, what I’d want is for my wife to be alive and my child whole. And there’s no way that such incidents can be prevented in the future. President Bush said, “They hate us for our freedoms.” That’s absurd. They hate us because we freely kick the crap out of them. We invade, drop bombs, kick in their doors, shoot them down, destroy their countries and lock up their resources. This is not rocket science; it’s elementary logic. Having declared a war on terror, we sow the seeds of hatred by sending troops all over the world—war everywhere all the time, an unwinnable madness. Now we have “covert operations” spreading across Africa. What arrogance! What stupidity! If anyone did to us what we do to others, we’d hate and fight them, too. This is the territory of empire. There
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overpasses, according to a local bird rescue center. Veronica Bowers, of Songbird Care & Conservation in Sebastopol, has almost singlehandedly monitored and investigated the matter since March, when she first called Caltrans to warn that netting dangling from beneath the Highway 101 bridge over the
Petaluma River was likely to cause problems for federally protected cliff swallows, which migrate north from South America each year and build nests in, among other places, the freeway overpasses that cross Lakeville Highway and the Petaluma River. But Bowers says nobody at Caltrans responded, even after she called and left a second ) 10 voice message. This was
There are two Sonoma counties, says the North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP). One is made up of workers and their families suffering economic hardship during this time of financial uncertainty, while the other, comprising wealthy whitecollar types, continues to rake in big bucks. This isn’t exactly news, but on Saturday, the NBOP is holding a conference to discuss a study commissioned by the Living Wage Coalition and the NBOP that uses census data to confirm the existence of these realities. The Equity Summit is a daylong event with workshops led by community members and policy experts. The keynote speaker is Chris Benner (pictured), a professor of community and regional development at UC Davis, who will discuss the study being released at the event. Some highlights of the study: about 11 percent of Sonoma County residents live below the federal poverty threshold of $10,180; compensating for cost of living in Sonoma County, over 27 percent of residents from the 2010 census are living in economic hardship, and in Santa Rosa, it’s 32 percent; the county’s median household income fell 5.7 percent from 2007 to 2010; African Americans earn 61 cents for every dollar earned by whites, Latinos earn 69 cents per dollar, and women earn 79 cents for each of their male counterparts’ dollars. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg, but it’s not all negative. The community sessions will discuss what to do to actually face the problem in a grassroots way, like targeting the roots of inequality, rather than just crying over spilled milk. The Equity Summit is Saturday, April 27, at the Glaser Center. 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 10:30am to 3pm. 707.481.2970. Free; RSVP required.—Nicolas Grizzle
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adjusting the nets so that swallows would no longer try and squeeze between small openings in the barrier. “Caltrans ďŹ xed that issue on Monday,â€? Mackey says. But according to Bowers, at least nine more swallows were found dead by her organization in the netting between Monday and Friday of last week. When pressed for a better answer, Mackey says the department told her it would call back with an update. The return call never came. At the federal level, Michael Woodbridge of the Fish and Wildlife Service would say only that his agency’s law enforcement officers were investigating the problem. He said he could offer no further comment. Caltrans officials did not return multiple calls from the Bohemian seeking comment, but have already told other reporters that their project planners have strived to amend the situation by cinching up the netting at openings through which swallows were attempting to access their traditional nesting grounds. Bowers says no obvious ďŹ xes have been made and that any assurance that the problem has been resolved “is misinformation.â€? She has repeatedly suggested alternate methods of keeping the birds away from the construction site, such as silicon-based paint or Teon sheathing, to no avail. At the Bird Rescue Center in Santa Rosa, executive director Mary Ellen Rayner says she has personally called state and federal authorities three times, and that her staff of volunteers has sent emails to various officials demanding action—and even suggesting solutions, like alternative barriers made of glass or plastic—that would solve the issue. “It seems to me that they’re just ignoring us,â€? says Rayner, who speculates that higher-proďŹ le birds like raptors might receive more efficient response in a comparable scenario. “Whatever the reason, these regulatory agencies aren’t enforcing laws that should protect migratory birds.â€?
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Separating credible news from the muck BY JENNA LOCEFF
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he recent release of Project Censored: The Movie, which encourages media consumers to pay attention to what they’re being fed and by whom, is well-timed for readers in Sonoma County and beyond.
This past month, ďŹ ve radio stations—KSRO, the Mix, Hot 101.7, the River and Froggy—were sold by East Coast corporate parent Maverick Media back to the local ownership of Sonoma Media Group, helmed by Lawrence Amaturo. Similarly, rumors have continued to spread about Sonoma Media Investments, which already owns the Press Democrat, Petaluma’s Argus-Courier and the Sonoma Index-Tribune and other associated publications, and which founder Darius Anderson has hinted will be buying even more newspapers. Project Censored: The Movie, which premiered at the Sonoma International Film Festival earlier this month, chronicles the nonproďŹ t located at Sonoma State University whose mission is to “teach students and the public
about the role of a free press in a free society—and to tell the news that didn’t make the news and why.â€? Some news, as the ďŹ lm suggests, is simply junk food. In an attempt to be honest about what news is and isn’t, Google’s senior director of news and social products this month came out against news outlets printing thinly veiled marketing campaigns as news. “Google News is not a marketing service, and we consider articles that employ these types of promotional tactics to be in violation of our quality guidelines,â€? said Richard Gingras, in a statement. Additionally, it was announced that if an online site mixes news content with marketing materials, the entire publication may be excluded from appearing in Google News searches. A win for media credibility! It is difficult, in this day and age, to know which are the credible news sources. From small publications inuenced by both advertisers and local government to huge corporate news outlets promoting larger agendas, there is often a disconnect from what is written and what is really going on. In the Project Censored ďŹ lm, Khalil Bendib, a political cartoonist, talks about how corporate ownership of news can stie the truth: “General Electric owns NBC. General Electric is a bomb maker. NBC is not going to be against war.â€? This dynamic isn’t foreign to smaller local media outlets either, as demonstrated by the scrutiny applied to Anderson’s affiliations and those of his partners. In the era of junk food news, as Project Censored: The Movie says, it’s vital for news consumers to truly understand the reason stories appear, and to constantly question what’s presented. Jenna Loceff is a former reporter for the North Bay Business Journal, a speaker on ethics and business journalism for the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, and a new contributor to the Bohemian. She writes about media at bohemian.com.
THE GOOD LIFE Daniel Kedan and Marianna Gardenhire at Backyard champion local farms for their menu.
In Our Backyard Hyperlocally sourced patio dining in Forestville BY JESSICA DUR TAYLOR
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aniel Kedan was fired suddenly from his first serious cooking job. In 2004, just a few years out of college, he’d landed a position as sous chef at Il Palio Restaurant in Shelton, Conn., running the kitchen virtually by himself. Then the restaurant was sold, and the new owner brought in a fancy chef from New York.
“I thought if that’s the way this business is,” Kedan tells me on a recent morning, “I don’t want anything to do with it.” Soon, however, he went to Europe and had a gastronomic epiphany. While in Rome, he dined on a whole fish with salsa verde accompanied by a bowl of pasta and truffles. “That was the moment I knew what I was going to do with my life,” says Kedan, who, along with his wife, pastry chef Marianna
Gardenhire, opened Backyard in Forestville six months ago. After returning from Europe, Kedan quit his corporate deli job and moved to the Napa Valley to be part of the first Associate in Occupational Studies degree program at the Culinary Institute of America’s St. Helena campus. It was there that he met Marianna, the only other person at the school who liked the Grateful Dead. Kedan talks about California like a classic East Coast transplant who followed the late-’90s jam
band scene across the country, philosophy degree in one pocket, compass set to west in the other. “The first time I visited, I fell in love,” gushes Kedan, who hasn’t missed a summer on the Yuba River since 1999. “That’s where I proposed,” he says, “and that’s where Marianna and I married ourselves.” While still in school, Kedan honed his technical skills in the newly opened kitchen of Ad Hoc in Yountville. After stints at the General’s Daughter in Sonoma, Solage in Calistoga and Cantinetta Piero in Yountville, Kedan and Gardenhire heeded the call of West County, with its earthier, less corporate, decidedly locavore vibe. In 2010, the culinary couple started working in Sebastopol— Kedan at Peter Lowell’s, Marianna at P30, whose fire burned bright and brief. Lowell’s introduced Kedan to local farmers, as well as to Luke Hefele and two other cooks who now work with him at Backyard. Kedan euphemistically “parted ways” with Lowell a little more than a year later. “Working at Peter Lowell’s was one of the best things that could’ve happened to me,” says Kedan. He grins. “But leaving there was even better.” Both he and Gardenhire realized that they were too stubborn to work for other people; it was time to become their own bosses. Given the easy camaraderie and efficiency of the long, open kitchen, it’s hard to believe that Backyard (formerly Sarah’s Forestville Kitchen) is still in its infancy. “It’s been a rollercoaster,” says Kedan, who gives equal shrift to both the ups and downs. “We borrowed every dollar to open this restaurant,” he explains, including a serendipitous—and sizable— investment, at the last minute, from a man he’s only met once. They opened on Nov. 1, just in time for the winter gloom to keep people hovered over their soup pots at home. But despite inconsistent business—recently, their best week was followed by their very worst—the owners have had a chance ) 14
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to work out the kinks, including parting with an early partner who didn’t work out. If Kedan weren’t so sincere, he’d be a cliché. He starts his day by doing qigong with Hefele, who in addition to cooking also teaches capoeira at Sebastopol’s Shugyo Center. His restaurant is named for the abundance of locally grown ingredients that find their way onto his simple white plates. The homey décor consists of glass bowl terrariums, rustic plant boxes and local artwork. A bundle of sage sits by the cash register. And yet Kedan never once utters the phrase farm-to-table—he doesn’t have to. During the hour that I’m here, watching him slice potatoes and scoop polenta, we are interrupted several times by farmers making deliveries. Kedan negotiates a price with Brad who’s brought a bounty of beets, leeks, and frisse from his Roots of Creation Farm. An egg delivery comes in from RLR Vineyard, owned by Randolph Johnson, whose paintings decorate the walls of the dining room. The diverse menu—Backyard serves brunch, lunch and dinner— reads like a guidebook, with items like the duck egg frittata that includes Wyland Orchards duck eggs, Strong Arm Farm leeks and fava leaves, Redwood Hill chèvre, crispy First Light Farm potatoes and wild foraged watercress ($12). Wherever possible, the ingredients’ source farms are listed on the menu. At one point, Kedan waves me over to the refrigerator. “You’re not a vegetarian, are you?” he asks before showing me the half pig that he’ll finish butchering later that day. As we talk, the very last of the locally grown potatoes are crisping in the fryer. Hefele is seasoning the kale chips that he’s created as their substitute. “The cooks in this kitchen are truly amazing,” says Kedan, who mentions the phrase “high standards” more than once. “I feel really lucky,” he says. “We all learn from each other.”
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S O N OMA CO U N TY Bistro des Copains French. $$. Homey Provencal food prepared to near perfection. Desserts are house-made and stellar. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.2436.
Blu American Eatery American. $-$$. Perfect when looking for a great spot between cafe and restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Fri-Sun; lunch and dinner, TuesThurs. 140 Second St, Ste 100, Petaluma. 707.778.6965.
Cafe Zazzle Eclectic cafe. $-$$. Colorful, tasty food cooked Mexican-, Japanese-, Thai- and Italian-style. Lunch and dinner daily. 121 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.1700.
Forchetta / Bastoni Asian-Italian. $$. Southeast Asian street food served alongside rustic Italian in unique two-in-one restaurant. Heart-warming Italian from Forchetta, while Bastoni’s focuses on Vietnamese and Thai. Lunch and dinner daily. 6948 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.9500.
Graffiti Mediterranean. $$-$$$. Jazzed-up waterfront destination really is all that jazz. Big menu focuses on creative seafood dishes, also steak and lamb. Variety of indoor and outdoor seating; wide selection of appetizers– half vegetarian–can make the meal. Lunch and dinner daily. 101 Second St, Petaluma. 707.765.4567. Larry Vito’s BBQ Smokehouse Barbecue. $-$$. Southern-style and slow-cooked from a chef who’s worked with Wolfgang Puck and Alice Waters. Zing! 6811 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol. 707.575.3277.
Pamposh Indian. $-$$. Clean, fresh, exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka masala is indescribably good. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat; dinner, Sun. 52 Mission Circle, Ste 110, Santa Rosa. 707.538.3367.
The Restaurant at Sonoma Mission Inn California cuisine. $$$. In this world-class spa setting sample Sonoma County-inspired dishes or an elegant traditional brunch. Dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 18140 Sonoma Hwy, Boyes Hot Springs. 707.939.2415.
Shangri-La Nepalese. $-$$. Authentic and enriching Nepalese cuisine. As its name suggests, a culinary paradise. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 1708 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.793.0300. Tres Hombres Mexican. $-$$. Excellent food in Petaluma’s Theater District, and a fun place to hang before or after a flick. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 151 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma. 707.773.4500.
MARIN CO U N T Y Citrus & Spice Thai/ Californian. $$. Thai meets California, with fresh fruit accents, light herbs and spices, and a great mango-duck summer roll. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 1444 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.455.0444.
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Brewpub. $$. Pub grub gets a pub-cuisine facelift. Lunch, Wed-Sun; dinner daily. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.
Joe’s Taco Lounge & Salsaria Mexican. $. Mostly authentic Mexican menu with American standbys. Lunch and dinner daily; takeout, too. 382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.8164.
Left Bank French. $$-$$$. Splendid, authentic French cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.
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Roast Beef au Jus • Chicken Fricassee Wild Poached Coho Salmon with Champagne sauce Fresh Eggplant Parmesan • Baked Petaluma Ham Hickory Smoked Bacon & Applewood Sausage Potato Latkes with applesauce and sour cream Smoked Norwegian Salmon with bagels and cream cheese Seven Cheese Tortellini • Vegetable Tart Spring Vegetables grilled and roasted Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Nicasio’s Cow Track Ranch Red Merlot Lettuce Salad Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs • Buttermilk Pancakes Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Strawberries with crÊme friache Muffins, Croissants, Pastries & Breads, Cheesecake, Chocolate Decadence, and Brownies Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate
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American. $$-$$$$. Great summer sandwiches with a view atop Mt Tamalpais. Breakfast, Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun. 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley. 415.381.9000.
Nick’s Cove Seafood/ contemporary American. $$$$. Fresh from the bay oysters, upscale seafood, some steaks and a great burger. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 23240 State Route 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033.
Poggio Italian. $$-$$$. Truly transportive food, gives authentic flavor of the Old World. The cheaper way to travel Europe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.7771.
Salito’s Crab House Seafood . $$$. Waterfront setting with extensive marine menu plus steak and other American staples. Lunch and dinner daily. 1200 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito. 415.331.3226.
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Perennial winner of SF Chron’s “100 Best,� Frantoio also produces all of its own olive oil. Dinner daily. 152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.289.5777.
Il Piccolo Caffe Italian.
Sushi Ran Japanese.
$$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalito’s spirited waterfront. Breakfast and lunch daily. 660 Bridgeway, Ste 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195.
May 12, 2012 10am–3pm Also serving Mother’s Day Dinner 5pm-8pm
Mountain Home Inn
Pizza. $$. Slow Food-informed Marin Organics devotee with a cozy, relaxed family atmosphere and no BS approach to great food served simply for a fair price. 17 Madrona St, Mill Valley. Open for lunch and dinner daily. 415.383.4200.
Frantoio Italian. $$-$$$.
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Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. Lunch and dinner daily. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700.
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what’s fresh. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner, Fri-Sun. 107 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.332.3620.
N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2487. BarBersQ Barbecue/ California. $-$$. An upscale ’cue joint with a high-end chef and high-end ingredients. Gorgeous chipotle-braised short ribs and pulled pork. Lunch and dinner daily. 3900-D Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. 707.224.6600.
Brannan’s Grill California cuisine. $$-$$$. Creative cuisine in handsome Craftsman setting. Lunch and dinner daily. 1347 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.2233.
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Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destination–for a reason. It’s the hot sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot. And the hot, as the sign says, means “hot!” Lunch and dinner daily. 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga. 707.942.5606.
Celadon Global comfort food. $$. Relaxed sophistication in intimate neighborhood bistro setting by the creek. Superior wine list. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 500 Main St, Ste G, Napa. 707.254.9690.
SMALL BITES
Pop-Ups with Pop Santa Rosa’s Moonlight Brewing Company is a kind of hidden gem. Fans of the brewery’s Guinness-like stout Death and Taxes have hand-marked maps of where it’s available on tap, and will happily wait over four months for their sweatshirt order to be processed. Pop-up dinners pairing the brews are rare, to say the least. That in mind, Spoonbar’s four-course meal seems even more spectacular than the menu would dictate. Wagyu beef tartare, slowroasted duck and butterscotch tart with tobacco ice cream and a macaroon are paired with Twist of Fate, Points North and Uncle Ollie, respectively. A drool-inducing, eye-saucering menu, indeed. For fans of wine and butchery, Longmeadow Ranch is hosting its “Live Fire Lamb” event featuring Longmeadow chef Stephen Barber with Fatted Calf butcher Taylor Boetticher. The chefs will demonstrate how to butcher a whole lamb and give tips on what to look for when buying meat (“marbling” is sure to be mentioned). The menu includes lamb brochettes, meatballs, lamb asado and grilled leg of lamb, with sauces and vegetables to accompany, all paired with Longmeadow Ranch wines. The Moonlight Brewing dinner is Thursday, April 25, at Spoonbar (219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg; 6:15pm; $65; 707.433.7222); the lamb dinner is Sunday, April 28, at Longmeadow Ranch Farmstead (738 Main St., St. Helena; 3pm; $150; 707.963.4555).—Nicolas Grizzle
Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$. Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.
Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.
Gilwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1320 Napa Town Center, Napa. 707.253.0409.
1313 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.1788.
Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $. Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.
La Toque Restaurant French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone
fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner daily. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.
Pizza Azzurro Italian. $. Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the pizza is simple and thin, and ranks as some of the best in the North Bay. Lunch and dinner daily. 1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa. 707.255.5552.
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brought directly from Italy; excellent Zinfandel. 14730 Grove St., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.433.3579.
Armida The wines are
Sonoma Valley Portworks Although it’s
original, and there are three mysterious geodesic domes on the property. Plus: bocce! 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–4pm. 707.433.2222.
Fritz Underground Winery Partly underground tasting room overlooks the hill country north of Dry Creek Valley at this familyowned estate. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon plus Lost Canyon wines (formerly of Oakland). 24691 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale. Tasting 10:30–4:30 daily; $5 fee. 707.894.3389.
Kaz Vineyard & Winery Kaz’s motto is “No harm in experimenting.” Organic, low-sulfite winemaking results in fulsome liqueur aromas. Also a trilogy of ports under a second label, the Bodega Bay Portworks. 233 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. Open Friday–Monday, 11am–5pm. 877.833.2536.
Little Vineyards All of the Little’s wines are made from their 15-acre estate vineyards, and they’re serious about their product. Zin and Syrah are stars here. 15188 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. By appointment. 707.996.2750.
Mauritson Family Winery Zinfandels are the hallmark of this fledgling winery. Reserve vintages routinely sell out, including the much sought-after Rockpile Zinfandel. There’s a lot of buzz about wines from the Rockpile Appellation. 2859 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Tasting room open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.431.0804.
Roche Carneros Estate Chardonnay is king. 122 W Spain St, Sonoma. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. 707.935.7115.
Seghesio Family Winery Delicious Italian varietals, many of them
a small-time crime to call a wine “port” what wasn’t made in Portugal, it’s all on the level here at the home of DECO California Port. Everybody gets a button: “Lick my glass!” 613 Second St., Petaluma. Thursday–Monday, noon to 5pm. No fee. 707.769.5203.
Twomey Cellars Framed by the spacious environs, through a massive glass wall, a panoramic $10 million view of the Russian River Valley awaits tasters. 3000 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 9am–5pm. 800.505.4850.
N A PA CO U N T Y Chateau Boswell Winery (WC) This small, boutique winery is open by appointment only, selling most its wine directly via post to club members. 3468 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.963.5472.
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley’s latest geotectonic eruption on Highway 29 is a stylish place to explore famous Chardonnay, Meritage blend and winery-exclusive Italian varietals. Hip but not too cool, the 30-year-old family winery surely has a sense of humor as well as sense of place. 677 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. Tasting fees, $15–$25. 707.967.8032.
Krupp Brothers Estates The story of Stagecoach Vineyards is of extremes: two miles end-toend. One billion pounds of rock extracted. Seventy wineries buy the fruit; the Krupps release 2,000 cases including Black Bart Marsanne. 3265 Soda Canyon Road, Napa. Tours by appointment, $25. 707.260.0514. Tasting at A
Dozen Vintners, 3000 Hwy. 29, St. Helena. Daily, 10am-5pm. 707.967.0666.
Nichelini Winery Take a joyride in the Napa backcountry and discover this rustic little winery that’s been in the family for generations. See the only Roman wine press in the Western Hemisphere. 2950 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena. Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm. No fee. 707.963.0717.
Quixote There is a sense of dignity to the colorful little castle that grows out of the landscape beneath the Stag’s Leap palisades, commensurate with the architect’s humanistic aspirations. 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa. By appointment. 707.944.2659. Schramsberg (WC) Sparkling wine at its best. The “tasting room” is a branch of the cave illuminated with standing candelabras. 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga. By appointment. 707.942.4558.
Truchard Vineyards (WC) No matter how attentive you are to the directions, no matter how much you study the quaint, hand-drawn map found online, no matter how vigilantly you watch the street addresses numerically climb along Old Sonoma Road, you will inevitably miss Truchard Vineyards. What follows is a three-point turn on a blind, two-lane road, with a single thought in your head: “This wine had better be worth the insurance deductible.” But with Cabernet this good, it is. 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.253.7153.
Velo Vino Napa Valley Cycling-themed bungalow is filled with enough gear to outfit a peloton, plus wine and espresso, too. Tastings include spiced nuts and dried cherries, but sample-sized Clif and Luna Bars are readily available for your impromptu energy bar and wine pairings. 709 Main St., St. Helena. Daily, 10am– 6pm. $10–$25. 707.968.0625.
Paul Mathew Vineyards Boutiquey Valdiguié—just don’t call it Napa Gamay BY JAMES KNIGHT
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he first thing to understand about Paul Mathew is that there is no Paul Mathew. It’s a combination of names, like Kosta Browne—and that’s not entirely unrelated, as you’ll see.
The second thing to understand is, there is no Paul. While working as sommelier at John Ash & Co., Mat Gustafson persuaded his associate that starting a winery would be a really good idea. If this story sounds familiar, it’s because when he left John Ash, Gustafson trained future Pinot Noir upstart Dan Kosta to be his replacement. There’s more to the story. While the associate, Paul, dropped out, Mat kept the name. Gustafson, experienced in wine sales and buying positions in the industry, took a winemaking position with Dutton Estate, and now manages the “gravity flow” custom crush facility at Moshin, where he also vints his product. Now, with the opening of their sunny, corner tasting room in downtown Graton, the story of Mat and Barb and a grape named Valdiguié just got a little less obscure. The tasting room has a full-wall chalkboard for monthly wine and food seminars. Barb Gustafson says that she thinks a great winemaker is someone who understands food. “Mat’s an incredible cook. To me, it doesn’t come naturally,” she admits. “But Mat has always loved cooking.” The 2012 Turner Vineyard Valdiguié ($20) mightn’t make it to the main course. From an old, two-acre patch in Knights Valley, a survivor from the days when this obscure-sounding grape was the workhorse misnomer “Napa Gamay,” it’s a dark, cloudy pink, smells like a bucketful of fresh-crushed black grapes and tastes like strawberries—think Beaujolais Nouveau, although Barb says they like to think Cru Beaujolais. Different, and fun. More familiar aromas of hard butterscotch candy jump right out of the 2010 Weeks Vineyard Chardonnay ($32) and hit the nose, while the dry, and dried herblike, slightly bitter palate demands to be taken seriously. The 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($32) is a blend of lots from Horseshoe Bend, TnT and Ruxton, all small, family-run vineyards at the western edge of the AVA. It’s got thyme and oregano spicing up bright raspberry flavors and a sort of sour cherry Chianti finish, while the individual vineyard releases ($45) slip progressively from hay, pine duff and bright cherry, into darker allspice, oily oak, and black cherry territory. The best recommendation? I’m told that nine out of 10 visitors choose to refund their tasting fee with a purchase. The fresh, crisp 2012 Rosé ($20) makes that choice easy. Paul Mathew Vineyards, 9060 Graton Road, Graton. Thursday– Sunday, 10:30am–4:30pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.865.2505.
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‘UNTITLED’ Will Collier, art department, 1975–1997.
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h, to return to college! To again experience that heady time of exploration and inundation when the aged young freewheel to philosophy class, actually enjoy math class and rip eagerly through a novel a week in English class. That fresh moment of one’s life that is spent not in nightclubs or dorm rooms, but rather, and ceaselessly, in the library.
The Doyle Collection finds a permanent home at SRJC BY GRETCHEN GILES
Which is not so very bad at all if you are fortunate enough to be a student at Santa Rosa Junior College, where the seven-year-old Doyle Library just keeps getting better. Completed in 2006 as the
largest building on campus, the Doyle is a marvel of environmental sensibility, even making 350 tons of ice on its roof each night to cool the building’s air by day. The motif of the carpet is based on the images of local
John LeBaron, art department, 1963–2004.
plants, color choices reflect local geography, a white-noise machine creates a uniform ambiance and natural light soars in through large panes. As splendid as the Doyle already is, library technician Scott Lipanovich has found a way to make it even better—by adding a permanent art collection. Which isn’t to say that it’s been easy. In fact, rounding up some 80 pieces from 52 artists took Lipanovich two and a half years. Some call it a labor of love; Lipanovich calls it “The Doyle Collection.” An opening reception
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‘EVENING’ Maurice Lapp, art department, 1956–2008.
is slated for Friday, April 26. “We have this great building, great natural light and abundance of flat spaces on the walls. It seems only natural to create a great art collection,” Lipanovich explains. “And because, since the 1950s, we’ve had a great staff, we had the chance to do it only with people who’ve been on staff, which is unique.” The work took so long to amass because Lipanovich adhered to a strict set of rules. He built the collection during his own volunteer time. All the art had to have been made by SRJC faculty
and staff who were at the college from 1950 or later. As there was no budget for the project, the work had to be donated. If the artist was alive, he or she would bear the cost of framing; if the artist was not, Lipanovich invariably ended up paying for it himself. A final piece went to the framer’s just last weekend, costing him over $400. An unassuming man concerned that not too much attention be made of him, Lipanovich shrugs mildly. “It’s a wonderful drawing and it’s in a permanent collection,” he reasons of the
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this was the donors,” Lipanovich says, referring to the artists he met. “Spending time with the donors and just having lunch. Hanging out. The donors are great.” The list of artists collected is a who’s-who of North Bay creators, and includes such international names as Robert Arneson, who taught for just one year at the JC, 1958–1959, and left when he wasn’t hired on. A busy pastel self-portrait—which also graces the cover of Jonathan Fineberg’s new Arneson biography, A Troublesome Subject, released last month—hangs near the top of the main stairwell. At the bottom of the stairs is a piece by Maurice Lapp, who has work in the Whitney Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago and SFMOMA, among others. Lapp, 88, joined the faculty in 1956, upon returning from a 19-month painting fellowship in
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ‘Eye of the Beholder’ (detail), Robert Arneson, art department, 1958–1959; ‘Platform,’ Kevin G. Fletcher, art department, 1986–present; curator Scott Lipanovich, with Maurice Lapp’s ‘The Travelers.’
Mexico City. Just before leaving Mexico, he entered a work, The Travelers, in competition. Famed painter Rufino Tamayo judged the show and deemed Lapp’s piece the best. Lipanovich, a friend of Lapp’s who has helped the artist catalogue and organize his work for a number of other exhibitions, had never heard this story nor seen the work. Lapp surprised him with The Travelers as a gift. Both of Lapp’s children are flying in for Friday’s reception. Other names include the superb Larry Thomas, revered for his drawings of the natural world; photographers John LeBaron and John Sappington; painters Mary Black, Philip Buller, Elizabeth Quandt, Kathleen Youngquist and Donald Feasél; sculptors Bruce Johnson and John Watrous; and others. “[W]ith every single artist I contacted, we eventually came
up with something really good of theirs we could use,” Lipanovich says. “We would literally go through everything they did, not even just for the Doyle Collection, but just to see it all. There is a really good spirit to this.” There’s a really good look to it, too. Walking the 1.5 acres of art that Lipanovich has hung is just as satisfying as a museum visit, with just as many unexpected heartstopping moments. But make no mistake, the focus is on learning. “This is their home,” he says of the students slouched and splayed and spread and slumped all around him. “We’re a library first,” Lipanovich stresses. “The idea was to enliven and enrich the building, not make it an art gallery. Again, it’s part of their house. It’s not like [students are] going into an art gallery; they’re going into the college library.”
Which is not to say that they don’t notice changes. In fact, when library staffer Alicia Virtue took down a piece to photograph for the collection’s website, a slight uproar ensued. “Within 15 minutes, students were at the reference desk,” Lipanovich remembers, “saying, ‘Someone took one of our paintings!’” Lipanovich explains that while the students may rotate out every two years, the art won’t. “One of the things my friends hate is when they give a piece to a museum and it goes to the back and never gets seen. “As long as I’m here,” he smiles, “the work isn’t moving.” ‘The Doyle Collection’ is honored with a reception on Friday, April 26, 5:30pm–8pm, in the Doyle Library. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Free. 707.527.4266.
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The week’s events: a selective guide
This year will mark the 20th anniversary of Dazed and Confused, the 1993 film that itself served as a de facto 17th anniversary of the summer of 1976. With all this meta-retro flying around, it’s only fitting that bellbottom-andbong-rips nostalgia act Foghat, the band responsible for that film’s prominent theme “Slow Ride,” is out on the road. Anchored by lone original member Roger Earl, a drummer who once unsuccessfully auditioned for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Foghat hopes you remember hits like “Fool for the City” and “Drivin’ Wheel” on Saturday, April 27, at the Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $35. 707.259.0123.
HEALDSBURG
Surreal Estate
If there were ever a “Keep Healdsburg Weird” campaign (and we can think of one certain brilliant resident who posts Japanese bondage art on telephone poles and leads mustached sex workshops in the town plaza who might helm it), it should take tips from Bergamot Alley’s web presence. “Hippo Sweat Is Red,” the wine bar’s site reads at the bottom, apropos of nothing. Elsewhere, it quotes Willy Wonka, touts its “porn room” (it’s not what you think), and, if you look closely, hosts a shot of Shelleyann Orphan’s Century Flower. This is the type of place for live music, indeed, and Mr. December plays here on Sunday, April 28. 328 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 5:30pm. Free. 707.433.8720.
SEBASTOPOL
Beats by Dre Last week’s media shitshow over the Boston bombings brought us at least one moment of greatness: Fox News’ Megyn Kelly quoting lyrics to Eminem’s “Forgot About Dre” live on the air. Conservative hilarity aside, though . . . hey, what about Dr. Dre? He might have produced Kendrick Lamar’s top-level debut last year, but his over-12-years-inthe-making forthcoming album Detox is now the Chinese Democracy of the rap world. To ensure that people don’t, in fact, forget about Dre, the Shotgun Wedding Quintet play a G-funk-era tribute night with the music of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, Nate Dogg and others on Saturday, April 27, at Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 10:30pm. $15. 707.829.7300.
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Glass Slippers
PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY CREDIT CARD! Unholy roller Rev. Billy brings his ‘Church of Stop Shopping’ choir to the Dance Palace on April 25. See Events, p33.
With all the Swiftian princess obsession in country music these days, it’s fun to look back at a song like Suzy Bogguss’ 1993 hit “Hey Cinderella.” In true Nashville storytelling style, it follows a ravishing bride into adulthood, with all of its unglamorous trappings, and reminds listeners that most princess stories are mere fairy tales. Bogguss has grown up, too, and found a new life independent of Capitol Records; her last few albums have embraced a vivacious Western-swing spirit well-suited to her natural, perfect enunciation. See Bogguss anew on Thursday, April 25, at Sweetwater Music Hall. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $27. 415.388.3850.
—Gabe Meline
BETWEEN THE SHEETS Author Leslie C. Bell ďŹ nds that extreme pressure outside the bedroom affects young women’s sex lives.
Not So Hard to Get Sex and the single girl today
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arents and peers tell them to be assertive but not aggressive, feminine but not ďŹ ercely feminist, sexually alluring but not sluttish. They’re twenty-something women, and they’re caught in the crossďŹ re of a double standard pinning them down to invisible rules that don’t apply to men in the
BY JONAH RASKIN
same generation. Targeted by ads and apps, catered to by TV shows like Girls, they’re intensely studied, analyzed and packaged. They’re also the subject of a new book, Hard to Get: 20-Something Women and the Paradox of Sexual Freedom (University of California Press; $29.95) by Leslie C. Bell, a psychotherapist in Berkeley, the college town that boasts more therapists per capita than any other place in the country. Bell,
42, specializes in issues that hit women especially hard—from lowself esteem to eating disorders, and that great bugaboo, personal relationships. Twenty-something women ock to her office. Hard to Get offers compelling narratives from the North, East and South Bay, from women who are gay, straight, Latino, Asian, white, Catholic, Buddhist, wealthy and poor. Bell tells their stories, in their own words, about dating, oral sex, hooking up, good girls and bad girls. With so much to
say about sex, she has trouble getting a handle on the subject. Still, her book opens a rich and fascinating Pandora’s box that will be useful to therapists and young women in therapy—or eager for psychological help. “In recent years, it has become unclear what it means to be a woman, especially a liberated woman,â€? Bell writes. Still, she places twenty-something females in three clear categories: the “sexual womanâ€?; the “relational womanâ€?; and the “desiring woman,â€? who manages to have both meaningful sex and a meaningful relationship. In a recent interview, Bell tells me she didn’t mean the book’s title to suggest that young women “play hard to getâ€? or that they’re hard to understand. “They’re hard to get,â€? she explains, “in the sense that they’re unable to reach their own goals for personal fulďŹ llment.â€? Like Arlie Hochschild, the renowned Berkeley sociologist and one of her intellectual mentors, Bell acknowledges the force of the marketplace and the power of technology. “In our culture, there’s the expectation that you’ll be on the job 24 hours a day,â€? she tells me. “With cell phones and laptops, people work crazy hours. Under conditions like these, it’s increasingly hard to have a career and to enjoy a meaningful personal relationship.â€? Bell ďŹ nds fault with parents, teachers and the culture at large. “Young women don’t have role models, and they don’t have frank conversations with mothers and fathers about how to take the initiative, expose themselves and be vulnerable sexually,â€? she tells me. “As a society, we’re not teaching these essential skills, and young women are befuddled.â€? Bell insists that we don’t really know what goes on ) 24 behind bedroom doors
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Single Girl ( 23 and that the sexual activity of “ordinary” women is little known and understood. Indeed, Bay Area therapists say that clients are unreliable sources when it comes to their own sexual activity. Still, young women are often willing to provide clues about their adventures in the erogenous zones, if not lurid details themselves. After all, twentysomething women love to talk about sex. At a packed bar on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa, Camille, 23, nurses a beer with close friends, all in their 20s, all sharing intimacies. What’s noticeable to me about Camille’s circle of friends is that they’re bi-cultural and interracial. Blue-eyed blond guys are engaged to Asian women, and blue-eyed blonde women are with darkcomplexioned men. They may not have broken every sexual barrier, but they’ve knocked down walls that once divided members of ethnic groups. Camille insists that she wants sex, intimacy and creative work. A recent college graduate, she has a job, but she’s not in a relationship now. She wants, she says, “to be the most attractive woman in the room, so when I denounce a man as sexist, I won’t be dismissed as just another unhappy women’slibber.” Bell might find Camille as protective of her emotions, and as unwilling to be vulnerable, as the dazed and confused women who populate Hard to Get. “I don’t want the men that I like to know that I like them,” Camille tells me. “I’ve pioneered new ways to be rude to guys.” Sonoma State University professor Deborah Kindy, 65, teaches Nursing 480, “Health, Society and Human Sexuality.” In the last decade, 2,000 or so undergraduates have learned, she hopes, “to be comfortable with themselves as innately sexual beings.” Kindy follows in the pioneering footsteps of professor Bernie Goldstein, a showman in the classroom who taught legendary courses for decades about human
sexuality at San Francisco State University and SSU. Her own teaching methods have been informed by the surveys she’s conducted with thousands of students, all of whom sign an agreement that that they’ll respect others and their opinions. On a campus where girls outnumber guys three-to-one, the competition for men is fierce, though women students tend to be more sexually repressed and less sexually adventurous than Bell’s cohort. “A lot of students enter the class naïve about sex,” Kindy tells me. “They come from conservative families, and they’ve been told that they ought to abstain from sex until after their wedding night. Some women insist that they’re virgins, even though they’ve had oral and anal sex with boyfriends.” Kindy’s class serves as a kind of group therapy session in which students make startling discoveries about their sexuality and understand that gender roles aren’t as limited and limiting as parents and teachers tell them. If there’s one single lesson that they learn in Nursing 480, it’s that they can create and recreate their own sexual identities. The college environment is, of course, imperfect. Dorms provide fertile ground for casual sex that leaves participants feeling empty. Rapes on campuses are hushed up all too often. There’s sexual harassment, and, after all these years, still prejudice against students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or in doubt about their sexual identity. Classes like Kindy’s provide opportunities for undergraduates to learn about real sex and sexuality, and not the ersatz varieties on TV and the internet that Bell finds troubling, if not downright harmful. “TV shows send a message that career comes first and love and marriage come afterwards,” she tells me. “That division of personal life from professional life doesn’t help.” Decades after the advent of women’s liberation, women have indeed come a long way, but books such as Hard to Get suggest that the journey has only just begun.
Tom Chown
DELTA NU NU NU Sigrid Forsythe
as Elle in ‘Legally Blonde’ at the SRJC.
Blonde Ambition Legally pink-andfluffy fun at SRJC BY DAVID TEMPLETON
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ontrary to what parents and pundits would hope, college is not just a place to work hard and get good grades. It’s also a great incubator of self-discovery, a brutal but transformative landscape of pitfalls and opportunities, where students learn not just what they are capable of, but what kind of people they want to be. Therefore, there are few shows more suited to a college-level performing arts program (in this case, the Santa Rosa Junior College’s theater arts department) than the 2007 Broadway hit Legally Blonde: The Musical. Based on the 2001 movie, Legally Blonde was crafted for the stage by Laurence O’Keefe (Batboy: The Musical), Nell Benjamin and Heather Hatch. Wrapping up a strong season for
‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ runs Thursday–Sunday, April 19–May 4, at Burbank Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College. 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Thursday-Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. 3pm matinee on May 5. $10–$18. 707.527.4343.
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SRJC, director Leslie McCauley helms a spirited student cast and crew who make up in enthusiasm and charm (and an undeniable identification with the themes of the play) what they might lack in polish, vocal precision and stage experience. The result is a show that carries a whopping load of emotional weight, while remaining as sweet and fluffy as pink popcorn. Fashion major Elle Woods (Sigrid Forsythe) is about to graduate from UCLA when she learns that her boyfriend, Warner (Blake Chandler), is not planning to propose (as she and her Delta Nu sorority sisters anticipate in the bouncy, showopening number “Omigod You Guys”). Having decided she’s not “serious enough,” Warner dumps her, heading out for both Harvard Law School and a new girlfriend, the dour, über-serious Vivienne (Kayla Kearney). Determined to reclaim Warner’s love, Elle charms the Harvard admissions board into accepting her unorthodox application, involving a marching band and a team of cheerleaders. Once at Harvard, Elle suffers a harsh series of setbacks and challenges. Ostracized for her perky attitude, aggressively pink wardrobe and apparent lack of interest in the law, Elle’s only supporters are Paulette (Audrey Tatum), the unlucky-in-love manicurist at a local beauty shop, and Emmett (Zachary Hasbany), the gangly assistant of the school’s most notorious and judgmental law teacher, Professor Callahan (Christopher Gonzalez). Working hard against a score that features unmemorable, hardto-sing songs and a script that becomes increasingly unfocused as the story progresses, the cast of SRJC’s Legally Blonde pulls it off anyway, conjuring a heartfelt breath-mint of a show. In the end, Elle learns a major life lesson: that being true to oneself, quirks and all, never goes out of style. Rating (out of 5): ++++
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ROLL IT Bob Wilkins, ‘the strangest thing
about this show on 2,’ smoking as ever.
That Boy Wilkins
New doc on KTVU’s ‘Creature Features’ BY RICHARD VON BUSACK
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ack in the day, “Ghoulardi,” as Cleveland DJ and television host Ernie Anderson was known, injected local color into WJW-TV’s latenight horror film broadcasts— underrated gems and psilocybinmushroom-studded cow patties alike. Soon, late-night television of the ’60s was laden with caped sarcasmmeisters kibitzing their way through monster movies. As seen in the documentary Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong by Petaluma filmmaker Tom Wyrsch, San Francisco’s beloved Bob Wilkins was in that tradition, but not of it. Wilkins was a Midwestern former steel worker who rode KTVU’s waves into the memories of thousands of northern Californians as a cigarsmoking lounger in a JFK-style
rocking chair. The host of Creature Features was a cinema scholar in a time when no internet was available to prod lazy memories. Wilkins was honest (“I felt I had to be honest,” he said) about the limitations of his wares, the unbelievable previews for which are part of Watch Horror Films. A famous incident, reported from two sides in the documentary, involves the time Wilkins advised his audience to actually avoid the movie he was about to show, Attack of the Mushroom People. Indeed, he read the TV Guide on the air to suggest alternative viewing on other channels. Watch Horror Films conveys the independence of KTVU in those days. I can remember when the nude scenes in Nicolas Roeg’s Walkabout weren’t trimmed, despite a 4pm broadcast. Once, Creature Features famously broadcast a lesbian vampire film called Twins of Evil in which an actress bares her, um, twins of evil. The FCC never came thundering down; the “community standards” defense worked at the time, and since San Francisco was the community in question, well . . . Wilkins retired in 1979. Longtime fan and Chronicle scribe John Stanley took over for the next six years; the intrepid critic and researcher brought in an assortment of junketing stars. Creature Features’ guests include Ernie Fosselius, creator of the first and best Star Wars parody, Hardware Wars, as well as Anthony Daniels, the man who wore C-3PO’s metal carapace. Both the ever-terrific George Takei and later Star Trek-ian Whoopi Goldberg were guests. And there’s a story here about Christopher Lee you don’t want to have spoiled. The documentary is as thrifty as Wilkins’ sets; talking heads onscreen make for nodding heads in the audience. Yet it celebrates a show well worth honoring, evergreen in the memories of Bay Area B-movie buffs. ‘Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong’ screens with ‘Hardware Wars’ as filmmaker Wyrsch, host Stanley and guest Fosselius appear in person on Sunday, April 28, at the Rafael Film Center. 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 4:15pm. $12. 415.454.1222.
LAID BACK As long as I can sleep on
the lawn at the symphony, we’re cool.
Under the Stars Opening the door to outdoor music
BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE
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y now everyone’s heard about the great acoustics at the Green Music Center, and the state-of-the-art design of the 1,400-seat space, how the chairs alone cost a million bucks, all that jazz. But in the summertime, there’s nothing like being just outside the back door. This year’s summer season utilizing the venue’s open-door policy includes cellist Yo-Yo Ma, returning with Chris Thiele, Edgar Meyer and others (Aug. 23); Pink Martini’s exotica stylings with singer China Forbes (July 14); jazz trumpeter Chris Botti (Aug. 25); classical crossover singer Josh Groban with the Santa Rosa Symphony and guest conductor Sean O’Loughlin (July 24); JewishMuslim musical group El Gusto,
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referred to as the “Buena Vista Social Club of Algiersâ€? (Aug. 11); and a new partnership with Napa Valley’s Festival del Sole brings violinist Sarah Chang and JeanYves Thibaudet with the Russian National Orchestra (July 16). San Francisco Symphony and Santa Rosa Symphony concerts abound as well; tickets go on sale to the general public on May 13 at www.gmc.sonoma.edu. When the back wall of the main hall is opened, sound shoots out like a giant subwoofer onto a terraced lawn into an acoustic space uninterrupted by reective surfaces. Looking up at the stars on a warm summer evening last fall, it felt like Alison Krauss and her band mates were singing from the sky, like the universe gave a concert just for us. The daytime season opener with the Santa Rosa Symphony brought a much more casual scene; on the lawn, children danced, sang, spilled cracker crumbs everywhere and basically were allowed to be kids at a professional symphony concert. The stuffy atmosphere that can accompany a performance melted away. It was OK to cough, sneeze, take a picture, strike up a conversation, lay down, snooze, sunbathe, eat, drink, do yoga, walk around, eat hot dogs; in short, it was ďŹ ne music made accessible to all. Other outdoor fare this year includes the Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s closing concert. After a two-week festival dedicated to jazz bass legend Charlie Haden that includes Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Haden, Lee Konitz, Ravi Coltrane, Bill Frisell, Marcus Shelby, Fred Hersch, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and many others, the festival ďŹ nale on June 9 features Sweet Honey in the Rock and Azar Lawrence outdoors at Rodney Strong Vineyards. The natural mini-amphitheater at Rodney Strong makes for good acoustics, and the vineyard setting means you’ll want to bring visiting friends and relatives. As for the sun? This year, the festival is selling special “Shaded Chairsâ€? tickets. See www. healdsburgjazzfestival.org for more. The Huichica Festival, the Rodney Strong Concert Series, the Kate Wolf Festival, the Rivertown Revival . . . this concert season, it’s time to get outside.
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Music Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Afrofunk Experience Afrobeat band gets rhythmic with openers Skins and Needles. Apr 26 at 9:30pm. $12. Hopmonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
The Beat Goes On Interactive rhythm primer for kids that explores pulse, tempo and meter, and includes lots of laughs and audience participation, including an instrument petting zoo. Apr 28, 2pm. $10-$15. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.
Katchafire Islander roots reggae group is “world famous” in New Zealand. Maoli & Top Shelf open. Apr 26, 8:30pm. $24. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Joan Osborne Grammy-nominated singer’s latest album is a collection of blues, R&B and soul. Girls and Boys open. Apr 24, 8pm. $26. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Real Music Concert celebrating Olivers Market’s ‘Real Music’ CDs with music by Adam Traum, Michael Barcley, Dave Hamilton, Detroit Disciples, Salty DeVito, Jeff Falconer, Robert & Mary Ethington, Doug Jayne, Jen Tucker, North of Malibu and Jon Gonzales. Apr 27, 8pm. $5 and can of food. Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.
Shotgun Wedding Quintet Jazz Mafia Godfathers pay tribute to the Doggfather (Snoop Dee-Oh-Double-Gee), Warren G, Dr Dre and Nate Dogg. Apr 27, 10:30pm. $15. Hopmonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Willie Nelson 80th Birthday Tribute David T. Carter, “Mr. Music” Jim Corbett, Dave Hamilton, Alison Harris, Frankie Boots & Sally Haggard, Jon Gonzales & Hannah Jern-Miller, Max Grover and Uncle Bill’s “WeLoveWillie” Band honor the “Red-Headed Stranger.” Apr 30, 6pm. $5-$10. Aubergine, 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.
Jam. First Wednesday of every month, Chamber Music. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
MARIN COUNTY Hugh Masekela Jazz trumpeter and composer of the hit song “Grazing in the Grass” and the musical “Sarafina.” Apr 27, 8pm. $20$40. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
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Arlene Francis Center Apr 27, Doomfield, Secret Cat, Cerebral Paradise. Every other Wednesday, Open Mic.. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Aubergine Apr 25, Groove it or Lose it. Apr 26, Blue Diamond Fillups. Apr 27, Baraka Moon, DJDragonfly. Apr 28, Sonoma Songbirds. Apr 30, Willie Nelson 80th Birthday Tribute. Mon, artist and model Mondays. Tues, Bluesy Tuesday. Wed, 7pm, open mic. Last Sunday of every month, Irish Seisun with Riggy Rackin. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.
NAPA COUNTY The Fabulous Thunderbirds Americana rock with hits like “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap it Up.” Apr 26, 8pm. $30-$35. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Foghat Their ‘70s hits, “Slow Ride,” “Drivin’ Wheel,” and “Stone Blue” are still radio staples today. The Sorentinos open. Apr 27, 7pm. $35. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
Barley & Hops Tavern Fri, Jen Tucker. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.
Clubs & Venues
Bergamot Alley Apr 28, Mr December. Sun, Live Music. 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.8720.
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Fri, Sat, Live DJs. 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5643.
Aqus Cafe Apr 26, Machiavelvets. Apr 27, Blue Devils. Apr 28, Gary Vogensen. Fourth Wednesday of every month, Bluegrass
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Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, 6pm, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.
Finley Community Center Apr 26, Carl Green. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.
First Edition Apr 24, Blues Jam. Apr 27, Society’s Child. Sun, Open Mic Night hosted by Carl and Paul Green. 1420 E Washington Ave, Petaluma. 707.775.3200.
Flamingo Lounge Apr 26, the Beatles Flashback. Apr 27, Jeff Edwin Band. Tues, Swing Dancing with Lessons. Sun, 7pm, salsa with lessons. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
Forestville Club Apr 27, Rowdy River Special. 6250 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.2594.
Maori Roots Katchafire, wailing from down under From the South Pacific islands to the California mainland, Katchafire’s seven-member reggae-dub sound blazes the Pacific Rim with organic island spirit. The all-Maori band, started as a Wailers tribute group, has grown to bridging Jamaican roots culture with the native soul of Aotearoa (New Zealand). A family affair born in a Hamilton, New Zealand, garage, Katchafire caught fire when Grenville Bell nurtured the talents of his two sons, Logan and Jordan, for what has become one of the biggest reggae bands from down under. Katchafire’s latest album, On the Road Again, went platinum with a mix of “generational rub”—early one-drop rhythms, R&B soul and deep synth notes. The singularity comes with ancestral Aotearoa horns, congas and the hazy vocals of Jawaiian love ballads. Part of the California Roots Festival “Road to May” concert series, a precursor to the three-day reggae music and live art festival in Monterey County next month, Friday’s show is a mini-festival in itself, featuring three full bands and Sonoma County locals Casa Rasta on the decks. Katchafire play with Ukiah’s Top Shelf and Maui’s Maoli, backed by Casa Rasta, on Friday, April 26, at the Mystic Theatre. 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 8:30pm. $24. 707.765.2121.—Jacquelynne Ocaña
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for Oliver’s Market’s ‘Real Music’ series at Gaia’s Garden on April 27. See Concerts, above.
Apr 26, Haute Flash Quartet. Apr 27, Blue Jazz Combo. Apr 28, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.
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Fri, DJ Mike. Wed, Sat, karaoke. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.792.9847.
Apr 27, Solid Air, Hopkin & Winge. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.
Mavericks
Apr 25, Chamber Winds Ensemble. Apr 25, SSU Jazz Orchestra. Apr 26, Brass Ensemble. Apr 28, the Beat Goes On. Apr 29, Student String Orchestra. Apr 30, SSU Latin Band. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.
Apr 28, Veraison. 397 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa. 707.765.2515.
Green Music Center 1029 Apr 28, Student Composers Concert. May 1, Ted Shafer’s Jelly Roll Jazz Band. SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2122.
Hopmonk Sebastopol Apr 24, Freq Nasty. Apr 25, Fishtank Ensemble. Apr 27, Shotgun Wedding Quintet. May 1, Love & Light. Mon, Monday Night Edutainment. Tues, 7:30pm, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Hopmonk Sonoma Apr 26, Dave Hamilton. Apr 26, Jon Williams. Apr 27, Roem Baur. Apr 28, Dawn Angelosante. Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.
Hotel Healdsburg Apr 26, Susan Sutton and Bill Fouty. Apr 27, Lee Charlton Trio. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.
Inn at the Tides Sat, Maple Profant. Bay View Restaurant. 800 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. 800.541.7788.
Jasper O’Farrell’s Apr 28, the Tahoes. Last Saturday of every month, Good Hip-Hop. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.
Lagunitas Tap Room Apr 24, Rivereens. Apr 25, the Billyclubs. Apr 26, Victor & Penny. Apr 27, JimBo Trout. Apr 28, Parlor Tricks. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
Last Day Saloon Apr 26, Forrest Day, Saffell. Apr 27, Sfarzo String Company All-Star Jam. Apr 28, Commander Cody and his Modern Day Airmen, Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone Band. Tues, karaoke. Wed, Caribbean Wednesday. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.2343.
Main Street Station Apr 27, Wendy Dewitt. Mon, Gypsy Cafe. Tues, Maple Profant. Thurs, Susan Sutton. Sun, Kit Mariah’s open mic. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.
Monroe Dance Hall Apr 27, Gator Beat. Wed, Singles & Pairs Square Dance Club. Thurs, Sun, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450.
Murphy’s Irish Pub Apr 25, Three on a Match. Wed, trivia night. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.
Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room Apr 27, Backtrax. 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.933.9305.
Mystic Theatre Apr 24, Joan Osborne, Girls and Boys. Apr 26, Katchafire, Maoli & Top Shelf. May 1, Bob Schneider. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Nonni’s Ristorante Italiano Mon, 6pm, Steve Swan’s Sinatra croonings. Wed, 6:30pm, Don Giovannis. 420 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.0222.
Occidental Center for the Arts Apr 28, Claude Bourbon: Medieval and Spanish Guitar. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.
Olive & Vine Cafe Sun, Sunday Supper Club with Live Music. 14301 Arnold St, Glen Ellen. 707.996.9150.
725 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.BEER.
Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Apr 26, Maury Manseau & Cheri Buonaguidi. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.
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Apr 28, Edgewood Trio. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.
Society: Culture House Sun, Church on Sundays. Thurs, Casa Rasta. 528 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, No phone.
Spancky’s Apr 26, Train Wreck Junction. Thurs, 9pm, DJ Dray Lopez. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.
Sunflower Center Tues, Sunflower Music Series. 1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.792.5300.
Toad in the Hole Pub Fourth Sunday of every month, Ian Scherrer. Mon, open mic with Phil the Security Guard. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.
Tradewinds Apr 24, Clean Slate. Apr 26, Bern Man. Apr 27, Levi Lloyd & the 501 Band. Apr 28, Cadillac Phil. Mon, Donny Maderos’ Pro Jam. Tues, Jeremy’s Open Mic. Thurs, DJ Dave. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.
Phoenix Theater
Wells Fargo Center
Mon, 7pm, young people’s AA. Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. Wed, 6pm, Jazz jam. Fourth Thursday of every month, writers workshops. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.
Apr 28, Milkshake. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.
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Apr 25, Ken Bonfield, Steve Davison, Teja Gerken and Tim Sparks. Apr 26, Hapa. Apr 27, Bill Kirchen. Apr 28, Ian Dogole. Mon, Open Mic with Derek Smith. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Apr 26, Abstracter. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.1079.
Redwood Cafe Apr 27, the RJC Project. Thurs, Open Mic. Fourth Sunday of every month, Old Time Music. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
River Theatre Thurs, Thugz. 16135 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.3194.
The Rocks Bar & Lounge Fri and Sat, Top 40 DJs hosted by DJ Stevie B. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.782.0592.
Russian River Brewing Co Apr 28, Midori & Ezra Boy.
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Nickel Rose Mon, Wed-Sun, DJ dance. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551.
Sausalito Seahorse Apr 25, Demetria Trio. Apr 26, Phil Hardgrave & the Continentals. Apr 27, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. Apr 28, Candela. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes & friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello & Seth. First Wednesday of every month, Tangonero. Sun, salsa class. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.
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Apr 24, Eugene Huggins Band. Apr 25, Michael Landau, Soul Pie. Apr 26, Buddy & the Owen Boys. Apr 28, Phil Hardgrave & the Continentals, Judy Hall Jazz. Apr 30, Opio. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
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4/27 The Last Day Saloon Comedy Roast and Retirement Party with
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comedy, rock n' roll, rockabilly, blues 6 pm door | 7 pm show | $30 | 21+
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Tues, 8:30pm, open mic with Damir. Fri, 9pm, Michael Aragon Quartet. Sun, 3pm, Mal Sharpe’s Dixieland. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.
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Apr 26, Stickey’s Backyard. Apr 27, Caroompas Room. Main Street, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1661.
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Apr 25, Passion Habanera. Apr 26, Ken Cook Trio. Apr 27, James Moseley Trio. Apr 28, Q Morrow. Apr 30, Michael Fecskes. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.
Apr 25, Troubador Night. Apr 26, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Apr 27, Mistura Fina. Mon, 8pm, open mic with Simon Costa. Sat, Uke Jam. Sun, 2pm, Irish music. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182. Apr 25, Whiskey & Women. Apr 26, Counter Culture. Apr 28, Swoop Unit. Mon, reggae. Wed, Larry’s karaoke. Sun, open mic. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.
Sweetwater Music Hall Apr 24, Michael Landau Group, Soulpie. Apr 25, Suzy Bogguss. Apr 26, Tainted Love. Apr 27, El Radio Fantastique, Beso Negro. Apr 28, Mark Hummel Band. Mon, Open Mic. Every other Wednesday, Wednesday Night Live.
19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Terrapin Crossroads Apr 27, Terrapin Allstars With Emily Sunderland. Apr 25 and , Apr 27, Terrapin Allstars with Stu Allen. Tues, American Jubilee. Wed, Terrapin Family Band Bar Show. Sun, Terrapin Family Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.
NAPA COUNTY Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Apr 26, Kerouac. Apr 27, the Voltones. Sun, DJ Night. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.
Molinari Caffe Thurs, Open Mic. 815 Main St, Napa. 707.927.3623.
Napa Valley Opera House Apr 26, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Apr 27, Garage Band 101. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Silo’s Thurs, through Apr 26, Battle of the Bands. Wed, 7pm, jam session. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Uptown Theatre Apr 27, Foghat. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
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Apr 24, Josh Needleman & Amy Levine. Apr 25, Lady D. Apr 28, Amanda Addleman. Apr 30, the Phillip Percy Pack. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.
Peri’s Silver Dollar Apr 26, Thrust. Apr 27, Puzzle Room, Myrtle Lane. Apr 28, Now & Zen. Apr 30, Tommy Odetto. Mon, acoustic open mic. Fourth Thursday of every month, Mark’s Jam Sammich. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.
Rancho Nicasio Apr 26, Jeffrey Halford & the Healers. Apr 27, Lone Star Retrobates. Apr 28, the Shots. Town Square, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.
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Ghost B.C. Hooded robes, skull masks, Catholic iconography and heavy goddamned metal. Apr 25 at Regency Ballroom.
Brad Mehldau Introspective pianist known for quietude plays four-night residency. Apr 25-28 at SFJAZZ Center.
Shuggie Otis Twelve years after his disaster of a performance at the Fillmore, R&B pioneer tries again. Apr 26 at the Mezzanine.
Crystal Castles Toronto’s dark electro band fronted by Alice Glass and named after the She-Ra theme song. Apr 27 at the Fox Theater.
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Apr 28, Marin Music Chest Scholarship Winners Concert. 1500 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo.
Doug Martsch unveils new lineup of band members in two-night residency of long, blissful jams. Apr 27 and 28 at Slim’s.
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Galleries RECEPTIONS Apr 26 At 5:30pm. Frank P Doyle Library, “The Doyle Collection,” 50 years of art created by SRJC faculty and staff. Reception, Apr 26, 5:30pm. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4614.
Apr 27 At 2pm. Local Color Gallery, “Botanicals & Birds,” piaces by Victoria Kochergin, Elizabeth Peyton, Vi Strain and Nancy Wheeler. Reception, Apr 27, 2pm. 1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay. 707.875.2744. At 5pm. Hess Collection Winery, works by Alan Rath, digital multimedia artist. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. 707.255.1144. At 5pm. Corte Madera Town Center, “Marin Open Studios Exhibition,” local artists working with various media. Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. At 7pm. di Rosa, “From Two Worlds,” photography by Linda Connor. Reception, Apr 27, 7pm. Artist talk, May 29, 7pm. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991.
Apr 29 At 5:30pm. Elsewhere Gallery, “Its Worser Than Louie Armstrong,” paintings, poetry and aphorism by Jack Carter. 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.526.2855.
May 1 At 4pm. Steele Lane Community Center, “Waiting,” paintings by John Norall. Reception, May 1, 4pm. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3282.
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Through May 30, “Silver & Oil,” silver prints and oil paintings by Rogers and Thomas Wood. 958 Gravenstein Highway S, Sebastopol. 707.824.8881.
Apr 24-Jun 2, “Botanicals & Birds,” piaces by Victoria Kochergin, Elizabeth Peyton, Vi Strain and Nancy Wheeler. Reception, Apr 27, 2pm. 1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay. Daily, 10 to 5. 707.875.2744.
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Markham Vineyards
Through Apr 29, “Small but Grand,” high school students given small canvas for use with any media. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and SunMon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.
Through Jun 30, “The Groupies,” work by Rolling Stone photographer Baron Wolman. 2812 St Helena Hwy N, St Helena.
Charles M Schulz Museum
Through May 5, “M for Mystique,” exploring the theme of intrigue. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.
Artlife Gallery
Through Apr 28, “Usable, Loveable Peanuts,” highlights from 33 years of Peanuts products plus the licensing and manufacturing stories behind them. Through Sep 1, “Art of the Line,” describing Schulz’s process, from the tools he used to the research he undertook. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through May 14, Gerald Huth’s artwork on display. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am–4:30pm 707.827.3600.
Frank P Doyle Library Apr 26-May 31, “The Doyle Collection,” 50 years of art created by SRJC faculty and staff. Reception, Apr 26, 5:30pm. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4614.
Gallery of Sea & Heaven Through Jun 8, “Atmosphere,” works of art creating a space of being. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sat, noon to 5 and by appointment. 707.578.9123.
Gallery 300 Through Apr 27, “Light/Wave 450nm,” Collaborative Sculptures By Virginia Harrison and Patrick Scott. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Open Sat, 12 to 5, and by appointment. 707.332.1212.
Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through May 5, “Scissors... Wax... Glue,” collages of found, painted or collected materials. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.
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Petaluma Arts Center Through Jun 2, “Cosmic Terrain,” individual and collaborative works by Mars-1, Damon Soule, Oliver Vernon and Ricky Watts. 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.
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Quercia Gallery Through Apr 29, “Point of View,” landscape paintings by Alan Lunt and sculptures by Ann Frowick. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243.
Riverfront Art Gallery Through May 5, “Juried Photography Show,” featuring local artists. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through May 10, “Flower Power,” using flowers as a central theme. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
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Sonoma County Museum Through Jun 2, “Tools as Art,” collection of witty and light-hearted works based on familiar forms. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
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Towers Gallery Through Jun 30, “Bright Summer Lights,” multi-media by Janet McBeen and oil paintings by Adele Pruitt. Reception, Jun 15, 5pm. 240 N Cloverdale Blvd, Ste 2, Cloverdale. 707.894.4331.
University Art Gallery Through May 11, “BFA Exhibition 2013,” featuring work from 15 art students graduating this spring. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.
MARIN COUNTY Bolinas Museum Through Apr 27, “Cross Pollination,” molas and huipiles from the collection of Sandy Dierks. Through Apr 28, “Of Golden Light,” Photographer Patty Mulligan’s prints on glass backed in gold. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330.
Elsewhere Gallery Through May 21, “Its Worser Than Louie Armstrong,” paintings, poetry and aphorism by Jack Carter. Reception, Apr 29, 5:30pm. 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Daily, 11 to 6. 415.526.2855.
Gallery Route One Through Apr 28, Eric Engstrom’s digital photography of the American landscape. Artist talk, Apr 28, 4pm. Through Apr 28, “Mars’ Book: Confessions of My Inner Dog,” paintings by Dorothy Nissen. Artist talk, Apr 28, 4pm. Through Apr 28, “The True Cost of Plastic,” mixed-media installation by Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang. Artist talk, Apr 28, 4pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.
Marin Community Foundation Through May 31, “Millennial
‘TIME FLIES’ Work by Lissa Herschleb joins 250
other artists at the Marin Open Studios Exhibition on April 27 in Corte Madera. See Receptions, p31.
Abstractions,” choice of color, form, shapes and mark making are transformational and inspiring in the deepest sense. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.
Marin MOCA Through May 25, “Altered Book Arts Show,” 150 artists draw inspiration from discarded books. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.
Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 27, “Open Craft & Sculpture,” Juried exhibit of three-dimensional media. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 12 to 4. 415.454.9561.
Seager Gray Gallery Through Apr 30, “Postcards,” paintings by Chris Gwaltney. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat; 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 7; Sun, 12 to 5. 415.384.8288.
Town Center Through May 12, “Marin Open Studios Exhibition,” featuring local artists working with various media. Reception, Apr 27, 5pm. Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera.
NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Largest collection of contemporary Bay Area art. Tours daily. Apr 27Jun 30, “From Two Worlds,” photography by Linda Connor. Reception, Apr 27, 7pm. Artist talk, May 29, 7pm. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm 707.226.5991.
ECHO Gallery Through Apr 30, “Radiant Ruins,” local artists focus on dimension, reflection and process. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
Grand Hand Gallery Through Apr 30, “Vernal Equinox,” paintings by Sandra Juniper Booth and Kim Frances. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
Hess Collection Winery Apr 27-May 31, Works by Alan Rath, digital multi-media artist. Reception, Apr 27, 5pm. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. Daily, 10am to 5:30pm 707.255.1144.
Napa Valley Museum Through Apr 30, “Angels of the Valley,” photographer Mars Lasar’s unique collection on display. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Mon, 10 to 5. 707.944.0500.
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Comedy Ghostlands of an Urban NDN Comedy routine interlaced with Native American storytelling and stories of youth. Apr 26. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Justin Worsham Modesto comedian has been featured on Showtime. Apr 26-27, 6pm. $20. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.
Tuesday Evening Comedy Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-and-comers. Tues at 8. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Will Durst Political comedian in new show, “Boomeraging: From LSD to OMG.� Apr 26, 8pm. $22-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.
Dance Massive Monkees Apr 29, 7:30pm, Break dancers featured on MTV show “America’s Best Dance Crew.� $10. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.
Les Ballets Trockadero Apr 25, 8pm, Comedic dance troupe presented by the Rodney Strong Vineyard Dance series. $36-$50. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa 707.546.3600.
Events Antique Faire Over 8,000 attendees expected at this 27th annual event. Apr 28, 8am-4pm. Free. Downtown Petaluma, Fourth and Kentucky streets, Petaluma.
Bike Swap Get a bike, give a bike, ride a bike. Sponsored by Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s Safe Routes to School program. Apr 27, 9am. Free. Brook Haven
School, 7905 Valentine Ave, Sebastopol.
Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival Theme is “40 Years of Fish Tales,� with winetasting, food, live music and entertainment. Apr 27-28, 10am. $10-$12. Westside Park, Westshore Road, Bodega Bay.
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Through May 31, Paintings by Mike VanDuyn. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa.
Earth Day Celebration Music by Banana Slug String Band and guided beach exploration. Apr 27, 9am-5pm. Free. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.
Festival of Feathers Get up-close with the center’s resident birds of prey. Apr 28, 11am. Free. Bird Rescue Center, 3430 Chanate Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.523.2473.
Ken Garr Mix of magic, mentalism and comedy. Last Sat of every month, 7pm. through May 25. $15-$20. Hotel la Rose, 308 Wilson St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.3200.
Job Fair & Hiring Event Sponsored by Sonoma County Job Link and Employment Development Department. May 1, 11am. Free. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.565.7176.
May Day March & Rally March through downtown Santa Rosa to Juilliard Park in support of immigration reform. May 1, 3:30pm. Free. Roseland Shopping Center, 555 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.
Napa Bike Fest Bike rides, a bike swap meet, music from the Napa Porchfest musicians, and great food and beverages. Apr 27, 8am. Free. Copia, 500 1st Street, Napa. 707.812.1770.
Reverend Billy & the Stop Shopping Choir NYC-based eco-activist and performance artist was an opponent of capitalism even before the Occupy Movement. Apr 25, 7pm. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
Roller Derby Season Opener North Bay Bruisers take on SINtral Valley Derby Girls. Apr 27, 7pm. $5-$25. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.565.7176.
Field Trips Bird Walk View the natural splendor of avian in flight. Thurs, Apr 25, 8:30am. Free. Spring Lake Park, 391 Violetti Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4465. View local avian wildlife in its natural habitat. May 1, 8:45am. Free. Annadel State Park, Channel Drive, Santa Rosa. Walk like a bird, or just watch them do it. Sat, Apr 27, 8am. Free. Mayacamas Sanctuary, Pine Flat Road, off Highway 128, Healdsburg.
Public Season See one of the most studied great egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Sat-Sun through Jul 14. Free. Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach. 415.868.9244.
Spring Hike & Picnic Hike on Sonoma Mountain at Buckeye Knob. Apr 27, 10am. Free. Sonoma Ecology Center, 20 E Spain St, Sonoma. 707.996.0712.
Spring Open House Roam the buildings of the campus, engage with artists in their studios and enjoy lunch in the mess hall. Apr 28, 12pm. Free. Headlands Center for the Arts, Bldg 944, Fort Barry, Sausalito. 415.331.2787.
Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park 6SUHFNHOV%R[2I¿FH ‡VSUHFNHOVRQOLQHFRP
Film Caesar Must Die Documentary follows inmates of the Italy’s Rebibbia prison as they rehearse a performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Apr 26, 7:30pm. $10-$15. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.
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Giulio Cesare Handel’s popular opera performed by the Met Opera. Apr 27, 9am. $16-$23. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.
GMO Teach-in Plant sale, seed exchange and screening of “Genetic Roulette.” Apr 29, 7pm. Donation. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Great Expectations Recorded live from London’s West End Theater. Apr 25, 1 and 7pm. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.528.4222.
Larger Than Life Opera Ar 27, “La Boheme”; May 25, “Manon”; Jun 29, “Falstaff”; Jul 27, “the Magic Flute”; Aug 31, “Carmen”; Sep 28, “Hansel and Gretel”; Oct 26, La Gioconda”; Nov 30, “Die Fledermaus.” Last Sat of every month, 7pm. through Nov 30. $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.
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Pretty Slick Documentary on the year of the BP Oil Spill. Apr 24, 7:30pm. $10. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A civilized woman attempts to make gentlemen out of Oregonian mountain men in this 1954 classic. Apr 30, 7pm. $7. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Slumdog Millionaire Oscar-winning tale of Muslim
tea-boy who wins big on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Fri, Apr 26, 7pm. $7. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606.
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A 40-something slacker learns that 142 people, all of them the result of artificial insemination, have filed a class action lawsuit against him, their biological father. Apr 28, 4pm. $7. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Rattle & Hum Film documents the 1987 North American tour rock band U2. Apr 26, 8pm. $10. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong Documentary about Bay Area TV show “Creature Features.” Also showing is a restored version of “Hardware Wars.” Apr 28, 4:15pm. $12. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.
Yossi Ten years after Yossi and Jagger, the tragic love story of two IDF officers serving in Lebanon, director Eytan Fox returns to find out what happened with Yossi. Part of Face to Face film series. Apr 25, 7:15pm. $9.50. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.
Food & Drink Cabernet Cookoff Teams will serve up smallbite dishes paired with Hall Cabernet. Apr 27, 11am. $65. Hall St Helena, 401 St Helena Hwy S, St Helena. 707.967.0700.
Civic Center Farmers Market Sun at 10am, “Eat Local 101” provides walking tour with information, cooking advice and ideas inspired by locally grown foods. Thurs, 8am-1pm and Sun, 8am-1pm. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 800.897.3276.
Live Fire Lamb Starting with whole-animal butchery, Stephen Barber and Taylor Boetticher demonstrate their skills on various cuts of
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Single Malt Scotch Tasting Single malt scotches from all the regions of Scotland paired with a menu of small plates. Apr 25, 6pm. $60. Petaluma Historical Museum & Library, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.
Vegan Bake Sale Enjoy a cupcake without all the guilt of eating animal products. Apr 27, 10am. Pet Food Express, 280 Northgate One, San Rafael.
Lectures Animal Services Goals Meeting Give your input on the future of care and welfare of animals in Sonoma County shelters. Apr 25, 6:30pm. Free. Boys & Girls Club Valley of the Moon, 100 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.
Dazzling Herons & Egrets These birds were nearly hunted to extinction for their plumes in the nineteenth century. Talk by Dr John Kelly. Apr 25, 7pm. Free. Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St W, Sonoma.
Environmental Devastation in Panama Participants from the Task Force on the Americas delegation to Panama report on the impact of hydroelectric projects on indigenous communities. Apr 26, 7:30pm. $5-$10. First United Methodist
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Cynthia McKinney Former US Rep talks about Hugo Chavez, whom she knew well. Apr 25, 7pm. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Karen Peterson Psychic medium allegedly communicates with the other side. Apr 25, 6:30pm. $50. Charles Krug, 2800 Main St., St Helena. 707.967.3993.
Point of View Patricia Bracewell and Gillian Bagwell discuss omniscient versus character viewpoints. Apr 28, 2pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Qatar: Sand, Sea & Sky Overview of Qatar’s rich culture and history and document its journey into modernity. Apr 25, 6:45pm. $5. Ingram Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 1550 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa.
Speed Craft Master weaver Barbara Stafford spins wool into beautiful yarn.
Inspired by Guatemalan textiles in the current exhibition, make your own simple, fun looms and weavings. Apr 27, 10am. $20. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.0330.
Worms Learn about worms and what they can do for your garden, see a worm bin in action and buy some worms to jump start your compost pile. Apr 27-28, 10am4pm. Free. Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, 7781 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.9492.
Readings Barnes & Noble Apr 27, 2pm, “Love and Terror in the Middle East” with Frank Romano. 700 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.
Book Passage Apr 24, 1pm, “A Man Without Breath” with Philip Kerr. Apr 24, 7pm, “Life After Life” with Kate Atkinson. Apr 25, 7pm, “Ashes Rain Down” with William Luvaas. Apr 26, 7pm, “Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy” with David Sheff. Apr 27, 4pm, “Oms from the Mat” with Dana Damara. Apr 27, 7pm,
“Never. Say. Die.: The San Francisco Giants 2012 World Series Champions” with Brian Murphy and Brad Mangin. Apr 28, 1pm, “The Golem & the Jinni” with Helene Wecker. Apr 28, 4pm, “Face to Face: Portraits of the Human Spirit” with Alison Wright. Apr 29, 10am, “House of Secrets” with Chris Columbus. Apr 29, 7pm, “The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream” with Thomas Dyja. Apr 30, 6pm, “The Dark” with Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen. Apr 30, 7pm, “The Viagra Diaries” with Barbara Rose Booker. May 1, 7pm, “A Short History of Nuclear Folly” with Rudolph Herzog. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Apr 27, 2pm, “Unintended Consequences” with Stuart Woods. Apr 28, 1:30pm, “Love and Terror in the Middle East” with Frank Romano. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.
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Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books Apr 26, 4pm, “Broad Appeal: Wit and Wisdown from Women Ages 60 to 90” with Sam Dawson. Apr 28, 1pm, “The Beautiful Edible Garden” with Stefani Bittner and Leslie Bennett. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.433.9270.
Dance Palace Apr 26, 7pm, “Entering the Healing Ground: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World” with Francis Weller. Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
Hopmonk Sebastopol May 1, 6pm, “The Golem and the Jinni” with Helene Wecker. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Point Reyes Presbyterian Church Apr 26, 7pm, “Entering the Healing Ground: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World” with Frances Weller. 11445 Shoreline Highway, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1349.
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The Bob Hope Show Radio Hour Laughs, gaffs, songs and singa-longs from the 1930s and ‘40s. Dinner included. Apr 2829, 5:30pm. $35. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.
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Carmen Georges Bizet’s classic opera in which a woman will risk everything, including her own life, to live the life she desires. Cinnabar premiere. Dates and times vary. May 1-Jun 16. $25-
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The Copeland Creek Project Interview-based ensemble piece explores the stories of communities along Copeland Creek. Site-specific performance along creek as it runs through the SSU campus, just north of the university lakes. Times vary. Apr 24-28 and May 1-2. Free. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2880.
Dead Man’s Cell Phone Comedy by Sarah Ruhl blends mundane with metaphysical. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. through Apr 28. $18. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.
The Full Monty Will these husbands go the “full monty” for their ladies? Times vary. Thurs-Sun through May 19. $23-$35. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.
I Hate Hamlet A hot young TV star has been offered a role he despises. Hilarity ensues. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. through May 12. $10-$20. Dance Studio, College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.
The Imaginary Invalid A man who’s convinced he’s sick is surrounded by friends and family, some who’d like him to stay convinced, some who wouldn’t. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. through Apr 28. $11-$23. Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg. 707.433.5900.
Legally Blonde: The Musical Bubbly and stylish sorority president applies to law school to win back her boyfriend. Her exploits ensure that Harvard Law and the legal system will never be the same. Thurs-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 3pm. through May 5. $10-$18. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Love Letters Play by AR Gurney recounts the lifelong correspondence between a romantically attached couple. Presented by Porchlight Theatre Company. Locations and times vary, see www.porchlight.net for details. Fri-Sat through Apr 28. $15-
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Sonoma County Herb Association Charmoon Richardson speaks on wild mushrooms and storyteller Lilith Rogers presents her one woman show, “Rachel Carson Returns.” Apr 27, 5:30pm. $25. Masonic Center, 373 N Main St, Sebastopol.
True West Two adult brothers, opposite in philosophy and personality, take their rivalry to another level in Sam Shepard’s dark comedy. Thurs-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 3pm. through May 12. $12$25. St Vincent’s School, 1 St Vincent Dr, San Rafael.
Turning Points Four original short plays written by Bay Area playwrights: “Between Floors” by Linda Saldana; the “Packrat Gene” by Margy Kahn; “Beloved Eddie” by Keith Jefferds; and “BoatTailed Grackles” by Stanton Klose. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. through Apr 28. $15-$45. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.
West Side Stories Five-minute true stories told live onstage without notes. Apr 3, “Practical Jokes”; May 1, “The Greatest Game Ever”; Jun 5, “I’ll Never Do That Again.” First Wed of every month, 7:30pm. through Jun 5. $5. Sonoma Valley Portworks, 613 Second St, Petaluma. 707.769.5203.
The Whipping Man Days after the Emancipation Proclamation, two former slaves find themselves caring for their former owner’s son. Tues-Thurs-Sat-Sun, 2 and 7pm and Wed, 7:30pm. through Apr 28. $20-$52. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.
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ARIES (March 21–April 19) How we react to the sound of the wind gives clues to our temperament, said philosopher Theodor W. Adorno. The unhappy person thinks of “the fragility of his house and suffers from shallow sleep and violent dreams.â€? But for the happy person, the wind sings “the song of protectedness: its furious howling concedes that it has power over him no longer.â€? I bring this up to illustrate a point about your life. There will be a strong and vivid inuence coming your way that is like the wind as described by Adorno. It’s neither bad nor good in itself, but may seem like one or the other depending on the state of mind you choose to cultivate. TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
In 1921, Russian composer Sergei ProkoďŹ ev—born under the sign of the Bull—premiered his opera The Love for Three Oranges in the United States. Here’s how The New York Times felt about it: “There are a few, but only a very few, passages that bear recognizable kinship with what has hitherto been considered music.â€? It’s possible, Taurus, that you will get a similar reaction when you debut your new approach or endeavor. And that may disturb you. But I think it would be a good omen, a sign that you’re taking a brave risk as you try something innovative and unfamiliar.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) I’m passionate about doing whatever I can to make the world a better place. How boring and sad it would be if I only thought of satisfying my personal needs. But I also remember what Aldous Huxley said: “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.â€? Even if you have mad skills at healing and ďŹ xing everyone whose life you touch, Gemini, Huxley’s reminder is good for you to honor right now. The place that’s in most pressing need of transmutation—and where you’re most likely to be successful—is within you. Now here’s the trick ending: to the degree that you regenerate yourself, you will improve everyone around you. Your inner work will be contagious. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Thomas Jefferson almost pulled off a miracle in 1784. America was a young country. There were only 13 states and a few unorganized territories. As a representative to the Continental Congress, Jefferson proposed an ordinance that would have prohibited slavery in those territories, including what would later become Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. By just one vote, alas, the provision failed to pass. Can you imagine what the United States would have been like if slavery had been partly extinguished decades before the Civil War? The moral of the story, Cancerian, is that at certain pregnant moments, small shifts can have big consequences. The astrological omens suggest your life will be proof of that in the coming weeks.
LEO (July 23–August 22) I believe you will crawl or scramble or glide to the top of some mountain in the next four weeks. What mountain do you want it to be? A crumbly molehill? A pile of cheap but useful gravel? A lofty peak where you can see for miles and miles? I urge you to decide soon on which of the possibilities you will choose. Then afďŹ rm your intention to call on all your resources, allies and powers to help you make the ascent. This is a chance for serious expansion, Leo. Unleash your soulful ambitions. VIRGO (August 23–September 22)
Have you ever seen a moonbow? It’s like a rainbow but is created by the reected light of the moon instead of the sun. For this phenomenon to occur, the sky must be dark. The moon has to be full and setting in the west, near the horizon, and rain must be falling. So it’s a rare event. All the conditions have to be just right. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s more likely than usual that you’ll spot one of these exceptional beauties in the coming days. Your afďŹ nity for curious wonders and mysterious marvels of all kinds will be at a peak. I suspect you will have a knack for being exactly where you need to be in order to experience them.
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LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Lonesome George was about a hundred years old when he died last year. He was the last remaining member of a giant tortoise species that had lived on Ecuador’s Pinta
Island for thousands of years. But scientists say his kind is not necessarily extinct forever. They believe that by cross-breeding tortoises of other related species, they could recreate a 100 percent pure version of Lonesome George’s species. I suspect, Libra, that you may be able to pull off a metaphorically comparable resurrection—especially if you initiate the effort in the coming weeks.
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Let’s imagine ourselves near the snowy summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier. We’re in an unusual kind of cave. Volcanic steam rises from cracks in the rocky oor. Above us is a roof made of ice. As we stand between the heat and the chill, we ďŹ nd the temperature quite cozy. The extremes collaborate to produce a happy medium. Can you accomplish something in your life that’s similar to what’s going on in this cave? Metaphorically, I mean? I think you can.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) “We cannot accept the world as it is,� remarked Belgian author Hugo Claus. “Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth from the injustice of things.� I don’t subscribe to the idea that each day should begin like this. On some mornings we should rise and greet the world singing songs of praise for the great fortune of being alive. But I do think Claus’ approach is precisely right on certain occasions—like now, for you Sagittarians. The time is ripe to tap into your reservoir of righteous anger. Fight to right the wrongs that disturb you the most.
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “Your story begins the moment Eros enters you,â€? says Anne Carson in her book Eros the Bittersweet. “That incursion is the biggest risk of your life. How you handle it is an index of the quality, wisdom and decorum of the things inside of you. As you handle it, you come into contact with what is inside of you, in a sudden and startling way. You perceive what you are, what you lack, what you could be.â€? I want to extend Carson’s dramatic hypothesis. I’d like to propose that eros enters you again and again in the course of your life, and your story resets each time. How will you handle it when it makes its next incursion? Get ready, because here it comes. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “I prefer by far warmth and softness to mere brilliancy and coldness,â€? wrote Anais Nin in one of her early diaries. “Some people remind me of sharp dazzling diamonds. Valuable but lifeless and loveless. Others, of the simplest ďŹ eld owers, with hearts full of dew and with all the tints of celestial beauty reected in their modest petals.â€? I suspect that even if you normally love cold brilliancy, Aquarius, you will need an abundance of warmth and softness in the coming days. To attract the best possible embodiments of this inuence, get clear about your favorite forms of it. Be picky! Don’t accept sloppy sentimentality. PISCES (February 19–March 20)
Ludwig Wittgenstein was a genius. His last book, which inuenced many different ďŹ elds of thought, is regarded as one of the most important philosophy tomes of the 20th century. And yet he was a big fan of foolishness. “If people did not sometimes do silly things,â€? he observed, “nothing intelligent would ever get done.â€? Another time he said, “Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness, but come down into the green valleys of silliness.â€? Here’s one more of his opinions: “Don’t be afraid of talking nonsense! But you must pay attention to your nonsense.â€? I hope that’s enough evidence to support my advice, Pisces, which is that now is a good time for you to get both smarter and wiser. And a good way to do that is to play and play and play some more.
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