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Rhapsodies Beating a Dirty Game Sonoma Clean Power: The power of choice BY WOODY HASTINGS he most recent Bohemian article about Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) focuses largely on the four top energy service providers (ESPs) competing for SCP’s contract. The story implies that the power mix of the chosen ESP will be the power mix of SCP, but this is not the case.
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As an analogy, when you shop at a store, you don’t buy a portion of everything available in the ratio in stock; you buy what you want. Decision-making about the power mix of SCP is in the hands of its future board, which ideally will include every eligible Sonoma County city. Sonoma Clean Power will launch with a mix of 33 percent renewable energy and will include no coal or nuclear power. Any community choice energy program emerging today needs to contract with experienced energy players, and—news flash—there are no angels in this game. These are the players with the experience and heft needed for SCP to succeed. Fossil and nuclear sources are part of today’s energy-generation reality. All of these ESPs, however, have a keen interest in expanding their enterprises in the renewable energy arena, and are eager to do so in the California market. The key is that SCP will be a local decision-making entity with the power to transition from fossil and nuclear toward energy efficiency and localized solar, wind and other sustainable energy sources. The relationship with these ESPs is inherently limited; in fact, the contract in question is only for three years. The ESP will not “run” SCP. The Sonoma Clean Power Authority board will run SCP. The contract with the ESP is not all that SCP will be doing. Sonoma Clean Power will be taking on energy-efficiency projects that are unrelated to the ESPs, and will also be engaging in policies and programs separate from the ESP contract that aim to develop local energy resources. Over time, dependency on the ESPs for remote power, be it renewable or not, will diminish as Sonoma County produces more of its power cleanly and locally. Woody Hastings is the renewable energy implementation manager for the Climate Protection Campaign. The Climate Protection Campaign first introduced the idea of Sonoma Clean Power in a white paper in 2005. Contact Woody at woody@climateprotection.org. Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.
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Why is it that nowhere in this story (“Steep Climb,” May 15) is Amgen (the tour sponsor) mentioned as the manufacturer and clandestine provider of the primary drug in the scandal? Why do the riders get slammed over and over while the creator and pusher of EPO gets the publicity, and praise, for the Tour of California— despite being deeply and darkly implicated in some seriously ugly drug controversy?
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Dirty Power I’d love it if PG&E were on this list (“The Final Four,” May 15) to weigh these companies fairly, and if the Bohemian asked Sonoma Clean Power to talk about what it’s like to try to buy cleaner power with a cheaper price in a market known for being dirty in general. We as citizens just didn’t push hard enough to demand a nationwide cleanenergy supply, so now we’re stuck with playing in the dirty muck of the energy market as it is.
BEN ZOLNO Sebastopol
I, too, would like PG&E to be compared with the four companies being considered by Sonoma Clean Power. I am shocked at the heavy involvement in nuclear, and would never support that. And I grew up in New York City with ConEd, which I associate with belching smokestacks. I suspect that PG&E might look angelic in comparison. Although I spoke last night in favor of Petalumans having some choice, what I have read here is looking like “out of the frying pan and into the fire.” I am concerned and would like to hear what Sonoma Clean Power has to say about the advantages of going with their plan.
BEVERLY ALEXANDER Petaluma
On Wilderness
With great respect for Lynn Hamilton, her letter regarding Drake’s Bay Oyster Company is off the mark on a critical issue. Pt. Reyes National Seashore is not wilderness. “Wilderness” is defined as “an area where the earth and community of life are untrammeled by man” and “an area of undeveloped Federal land retaining its primeval character and influence.” In our region, “primeval” was before white people radically changed the landscape and ecosystems. This area was wilderness when elk and antelope grazed the coastal bluffs, millions of fish filled the waters and humans lived in close relationship with the land, burning, pruning, harvesting and seeding, working respectfully in balance with nature. Those days are long gone and cannot be recreated. Millions of people live in the Bay Area, the great predators and grazers are history, and annual grasses and other nonnative species have replaced native bunch grasses. The bays not only lack the populations of fish and shellfish that used to keep waters clean, but the “nutrient” load is massive. Oyster farms provide essential “ecosystem services” by removing excess nutrients. Yet oysters are very sensitive to pollution, so the farmers have a vested interest in protecting against “upstream” pollution. Research has shown that grazing with cows and other livestock, when done with careful attention to the land, reduces invasive species, helps to bring back native plants and increases soil carbon sequestration. Now that the landscape is so radically altered, leaving it “alone” only exacerbates the problems. This is why farmers who live on and with the land have such an important place in today’s world, especially in some of our national parks, where it is our national duty to keep them beautiful and healthy. Community Alliance with Family Farmers strongly supports the Lunny Family and Drake’s Bay Oyster Farm.
WENDY KRUPNIK Vice President, North Coast Chapter CAFF
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Dept. of Thingamajigs Last week’s illustration of Lance Armstrong raising a pill-filled trophy with syringes hanging out of his arms was not, as we had deduced after much investigation, an uncredited guerrilla public art project (“Steep Climb,” May 15). In fact, it is the work of the very talented local artist Mike Koftinow. Because some confusion persists, let it be known that we feel BottleRock was a great success against mammoth odds (“Best of the Fest,” May 15). People sucking face, free beer, dominatrixes, boyfriends eating food off the ground— all that so-called negative stuff in last week’s roundup kicks ass in our book, and makes a fun, chaotic, lively festival instead of a boring, staid, dull one.
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Assembly bill aims to keep state hospital patients who commit assault out of county jails BY PATRICK M. KLENZ
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But jail may not be the best place for forensically committed state hospital patients. Violent mentally ill patients in particular require a level of care that a small local jail cannot be expected to provide. When the jail fails to deliver that care, the consequences can prove devastating for the patients or other inmates. Now, Napa County wants the Legislature to require state hospitals to keep holding facilities
on site to detain patient-offenders. Napa County analyst Liz Habkirk argues that it’s unrealistic to expect a small sheriff’s department to carry this burden. “That’s like asking us to run a cardiac ward in the jail,” Habkirk explained. “That’s how specialized these services are.” A report adopted as part of Napa County’s legislative platform outlines the corresponding human cost. A relatively large ) 10
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A grant application by the Sonoma County Regional Parks that envisions the Occidental Community Center as an “adventure day lodge” for tourists, complete with small shuttles to Jenner, Bodega Bay and Willow Creek, has stirred up concern among some residents. A June 4 meeting has been organized to raise awareness about the “Gateway to West Sonoma County Project,” says Jacques Levy, one of the meeting’s organizers. “Many people in the community are even surprised to know about the project,” he says. There is a worry that this has been a “top-down” process with little participation from the very people who would be affected by such an ambitious undertaking, explains Levy. But Caryl Hart, Regional Parks director, says that the idea for a tourist hub is just that—one idea out of many, and only one piece of an application for technical assistance to the National Parks Service. “The Gateway is a working title for a concept that would improve recreation access for everyone to thousands of acres of public land in West County,” Hart tells the Bohemian. Nothing will happen without community input, she adds, and, with no current funding, that’s a process that will take time. Currently, the former Vets Hall is being leased from Sonoma County Parks and Recreation by the YMCA and rented out for the occasional class. A community meeting to discuss the West County Gateway Project, moderated by Eric Koenigshofer of the Bodega Land Trust, will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at the Salmon Creek School Gymnasium. 1935 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. 7pm. For more information about the meeting, contact jacqueslevy@sonic.net. —Leilani Clark
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Mentally Ill ( 9 number of mentally ill suspects ended up spending weeks or months in the Napa jail because of court delays. Across the board, these suspects spent an average of 62.2 days in jail after booking. Bereft of proper treatment for two months, a mental patient can cause a great deal of damage. The Napa report recounts a few particularly gruesome incidents in graphic detail. The report tells of one patient who tried to selfimmolate by wrapping himself in toilet paper and lighting it on fire. Another patient repeatedly smeared feces on the window of his cell to prevent correctional officers from monitoring him. Yet another opened a wound in her abdomen deep enough to fit her hand past her wrist. Napa County discovered a sponsor in a Central Coast legislator who approached the issue from a totally different perspective. Republican assemblyman Katcho Achadjian introduced AB 1340 to committee on March 14. The draft legislation would require state hospitals to build “enhanced treatment units” to detain mentally ill assailants. It also calls for the automatic and timely referral of the incident report to the local district attorney. According to staff, Achadjian introduced the bill after learning of the problem from the union that represents state hospital workers. Coby Pizzotti of the California Association of Psychiatric Technicians said his organization proposed the bill to improve hospital-worker safety. After passing through the jail, charged patients come back to the same ward worse than ever. Almost all of the state hospital patients charged with serious assaults while in treatment ended up at the state hospital after committing a crime in the first place. “Were talking about people behind the fence,” Pizzotti said. “It’s kind of a vicious cycle. The staff get beat up routinely by the same person.” The bill has begun to work its way through committee. Proponents expect challenges
facing the bill to arise over the fact that the measure will cost the state a still unknown sum in upgraded facilities. The Department of State Hospitals chose not to take a position on the draft bill at this time. Spokesman Ralph Montano declined to answer questions about the fiscal impact of requiring state hospitals to maintain holding facilities.
‘It’s a catch22 to charge them with a crime when they’re already trying to get competent.’ “Safety of our patients and employees is one of our top priorities,” Montano said. “We will continue to work with the sponsors of the bill as it moves forward.” Nevertheless, Atascadero State Hospital recently piloted a special unit to house its sickest patients and managed to do it within its current budget. Pizzotti thinks the state hospital system could find a way to implement the enhanced treatment units for patientoffenders. San Luis Obispo County, like Napa, contains a large state hospital and a relatively small jail. Undersheriff Tim Olivas said 142 Atascadero State Hospital inmates passed through the jail on new charges over the course of 11 months. He mentioned one state hospital patient who used a stashed safety razor to cut the neck of a correctional deputy who tried to extract the man from his cell. “It’s a catch-22 to charge them with a crime when they’re already at the hospital trying to get competent, and then to try and bring them through the system again,” Olivas said.
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few years ago, restaurant designer Shawn E. Hall was hired to rebuild the Pine Cone, Sebastopol’s longstanding diner, which had served up eggs and hash to the community for almost half a century. After gutting the interior, exposing the original brick and beams, and installing a new kitchen, Hall agreed
to help find a new owner for the space. “Designing a restaurant is like giving birth to a child and then giving it away,” Hall tells me on a recent morning. “I get into a space and I find its bones and I bring it to life. So I decided it might be fun to actually have my own restaurant.” And that’s how Hall, designer of 35 restaurants, including Hopmonk and Willi’s Wine Bar, found herself running Sebastopol’s hippest diner, the Gypsy Cafe.
First, let’s get one thing straight: all rhetorical nuances and political correctness aside, the “gypsy” refers not to the Roma people, but to Hall’s eclectic flea-market-andarchitectural-salvage aesthetic. “‘Gypsy’ is an attitude,” says Hall, who’s been re-purposing materials since “distressed” referred to someone’s state of mind, not their shabby-chic end table. In this, Gypsy Cafe is an homage to Hall’s mother, Norma, an orphan who once made a dress out of her bedspread so she could
go to the school dance, where her scalloped hem made her the belle of the ball. A self-taught designer, contractor and seamstress, and a single mother, Norma supported her daughter by renovating houses in exchange for rent. “We lived in 13 houses in eight years,” Hall tells me. “She was the first person I ever saw make a table out of a door.” (Fittingly, Hall is likely the first person most have seen make an elegant table out of an old radiator grate.) A native of Missouri, Hall earned a degree in environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz. The first restaurant she designed was a Jamaican joint called Miss Pearl’s Jam House in San Francisco, where she lived for 20 years. “I wanted to make it as authentic as possible,” says Hall, who loves to uncover the intrinsic beauty of a space. “So I went to Jamaica.” Remnants of her wanderlust can be seen all over the walls of the Main Street Sebastopol cafe, hung with old signage, blown-up photographs (a Jamaican fruit stand, a Moroccan egg cart), and gathered antiques—boxing gloves, a transistor radio, even a turquoise kiddie T-Bird. Each item tells a story—like the framed yellow crocheted doily in the shape of a pineapple (the symbol for hospitality), a gift from a customer in honor of the cafe’s first anniversary. Or the old sign that says “Draperies” hanging over the bar, given to Hall by a couple who collects antiques. “They basically ate free for a year,” she laughs. Several old doors are incorporated into the cafe’s décor, apt metaphors for Hall’s personal philosophy. “It’s about having an open door to life, being open to new experiences and cultural diversity,” Hall says. “Besides just getting sustenance,” she says, eyes twinkling, “I want people to feel like they’re on a little vacation.” Staffed by Hall’s friends and family—including her boyfriend, two best friends from college and a daughter-in-law—Gypsy Cafe breeds repeat customers, whether
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Our selective list of North Bay restaurants is subject to menu, pricing and schedule changes. Call first for confirmation. Restaurants in these listings appear on a rotating basis. For expanded listings, visit www.bohemian.com. COST: $ = Under $12; $$ = $13-$20; $$$ = $21-$26; $$$$ = Over $27
Rating indicates the low to average cost of a full dinner for one person, exclusive of desserts, beverages and tip.
S O N O MA CO U N T Y Bruno’s on Fourth American. $$-$$$. There’s real sophistication lurking in these upscale American comfort staples like flat-iron steak and fries, macaroni-ham casserole and stellar braised lamb shank. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Fri; dinner only, Sat; Sun, brunch and dinner. 1226 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.569.8222.
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Californian. $$$$. As fancy as foie graschestnut froth parfait for dinner, as simple as huevos rancheros for breakfast, and all superb. Bre0akfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 1325 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.931.2042.
Hikuni Sushi Bar & Hibachi Japanese. $$$. Terrific teppanyaki plus a full sushi bar, tonkatsu, udon and bento. Lunch and dinner daily. 4100 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.539.9188.
LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica Italian. $$-$$$. Authentic rustic-style Italian with a touch of Northern California, and a favorite with those in the know. Get the cannoli! Lunch, Tues-Fri; dinner, Tues-Sun. 117 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.
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Mai Vietnamese Cuisine Vietnamese. $. Fresh and authentic, with a warm and breezy atmosphere. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy (in Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati. 707.665.9628.
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers American. $. Come with a hearty appetite for an oldfashioned patty. Lunch and dinner daily. Four locations: 4910 Sonoma Hwy, Ste B, Santa Rosa. 707.538.4000. 1774 Piner Road #B, Santa Rosa. 707.521.0890.
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Roberto’s Restaurant Italian. $$. Reliable home-style Italian cooking. Dinner, TuesSun. 4776 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.539.0260.
Sizzling Tandoor Indian. $-$$. A Sonoma County legend for almost 20 years, and for good reason. Of the more than 100 menu choices, all are worthwhile. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. 409 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.5999. Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest fish and shellfish. Lunch and dinner daily; dinner, Mon-Sat. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.
Willi’s Wine Bar Small plates/wine bar. $$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list. A terrific place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center. Lunch, Tues-Sat; dinner daily. 4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.
MARIN CO U N T Y Drake’s Beach Cafe Californian. $$-$$$. More dinner party than restaurant, and the food is fresh and amazing. A meal to remember. Lunch, Thurs-Mon. 1 Drake’s Beach Rd, Pt Reyes National Seashore. 415.669.1297.
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.
$$. Funky diner meets upscale bistro. Ambitious dishes, like cherry-wood-smoked pork loin with lavender gastrique, and steak au poivre with peppercorn brandy sauce are served in homey atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch daily. Closed Mon. 60 Fourth St, Pt Reyes. 415.663.1536.
Small Shed Flatbreads Pizza. $$. 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.
The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken and fish all served with soup or salad. Lunch and dinner daily. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. 707.878.2403
Yet Wah Chinese. $$. Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch. Lunch and dinner daily. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.
N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2487. Bistro Jeanty French. $$$. Rich, homey cuisine. A perfect choice when you can’t get a chance to do your Laundry. Lunch and dinner daily. 6510 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.4870. Bouchon French. $$$. A Keller brother creation with a distinctly Parisian bistro ambiance, offering French classics. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 6534 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.8037. Bounty Hunter Wine
seasonal, Italian food. Kidfriendly. Lunch and dinner daily. 625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.380.2525.
country casual. $$. Wine shop and bistro with maverick moxie for the wine cowboy. Premium bottles for sale, also. Lunch and dinner daily. 975 First St, Napa. 707.266.3976.
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Buster’s Barbecue Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destination–for a reason. It’s the hot sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot. And the hot, as the sign says, means “hot!” Lunch and dinner daily. 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga. 707.942.5606.
Cindy Pawlycyn’s Wood Grill & Wine Bar American. $$-$$$. Classic American fare that stays up on current mainstays like crispy pork belly, braised short ribs and crab roll but doesn’t skimp on the burger. Long wine list, kids menu, patio and more. Lunch and dinner, WedSun. 641 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.0700.
Cole’s Chop House American steakhouse. $$$$$. Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like dryaged porterhouse steak and Black Angus filet mignon. Wash down the red meat with a “nostalgia” cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa. 707.224.6328.
Compadres Rio Grille Western/Mexican. $-$$. Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican flavor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails. Nightly specials and an abiding love of the San Francisco Giants. 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa. Lunch and dinner daily. 707.253.1111.
Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.
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Saison Time It’s the season for light beer. But rather than reaching for a can of Tecate, why not stretch the taste buds with a saison? French for “season,” appropriately enough, the saison is yeasty, hoppy and clean; in other words, it’s not your common light beer. The story behind this beer—and one that Randy Mosher, author of Tasting Beer, argues is not altogether accurate—is that it originated as a farmhouse ale, brewed to make the midsummer days of labor easier for farmworkers. Locally brewed saison specimens include En Suite Saison by Baeltane Brewing, a fruity and tart farmhouse ale with Champagne-like effervescence. Available at Baeltane’s tap room as well as Taps in Petaluma, it rings in the summer solstice with grace. Recently, Taps had a hopless saison from Petaluma’s HenHouse Brewing on tap, though it wasn’t to my taste. Flat and slightly grey, with little to no carbonation, it carries a sourness appealing to palates that like a challenge. HenHouse also makes a standard saison, one with all the hops and carbonation you would expect. Spiced with ginger, coriander and star anise, Anderson Valley’s Mowkeef Bahl Hornin saison (which loosely translates to “hay reaper great drink of liquor”) is the perfect poolside accompaniment to a Us Weekly and some coconut oil. Golden like the sun, it satisfies that need for something bubbly and refreshing on a hot day. Saison beers are hard to find, but Petaluma Market is a good source. Feel free to call for stock inquiries at 707.762.5464. —Leilani Clark
Gilwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. 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. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner daily. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.
Pizza Azzurro Italian. $. Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the
pizza is simple and thin, and ranks as some of the best in the North Bay. Lunch and dinner daily. 1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa. 707.255.5552.
Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. 707.251.1900.
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Wineries
Most reviews by James Knight. Note: Those listings marked ‘WC’ denote wineries with caves. These wineries are usually only open to the public by appointment. Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.
SONOMA CO U N TY Francis Coppola Winery A Coney Island of the wine that candidly promises fun for the whole family, from Rosso table wine to Director’s Cut Pinot Noir; from poolside cabanas to an Argentinean-Style grill, plus movie memorabilia from The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and more. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville. Tasting daily, 11am–6pm; restaurant till 9pm. 707.857.1400.
Harvest Moon Winery Two paths diverged in a bramble, and the one lesstraveled leads here. Tart, taut, and enchanting loweralcohol Zinfandel in modest, comfortable tasting room in the middle of family-owned vineyards. Sparkling Gewürz, too. 2192 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa. Open daily, 10:30am– 5pm. 707.573.8711.
John Tyler Wines For decades, the Bacigalupis have been selling prized grapes to the likes of Chateau Montelena and Williams Selyem. Now, the third-generation wine growers offer the pick of the vineyard in their own tasting room, brandnew in 2011. Graceful Pinot and sublime Zin. 4353 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Open dail,y 10:30am–5pm. Tastings $10. 707.473.0115.
Red Car Wine Co. Lay some track to the “Gateway to Graton” and take your palate on a ride with Boxcar Syrah and Trolley Pinot from Sonoma Coast vineyards. Next stop: Côte-Rôtie on the way to Beaune. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol. Thursday-Monday 10am-4:30pm. Tasting fee $10. 707.829.8500.
Toad Hollow A humorous, frog-themed tasting room begun by Robin Williams’ brother Todd Williams and Rodney Strong, both now passed. Refreshing and fun. 409-A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30(ish)pm. 707.431.8667.
Wind Gap Wines Onetime vintner of big, opulent Pax Syrah refocuses on coolclimate locales that yield a more savory, European style. 6450 First St., Forestville. By appointment only. 707.887.9100.
with giant columns and a Persian theme, Darioush is justly famous for its Bordeaux. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa. Open daily, 10:30am–5pm. 707.257.2345.
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Bacchus & Venus A trendy place for beginners and tourists. Great place to learn the basics. 769 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Open daily, noon– 7pm. 415.331.2001.
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.
Point Reyes Vineyards
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The tasting room features many varietals but the main reason to go is for the sparkling wines. Open Saturday–Sunday, 11am–5pm. 12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes. 415.663.1011.
Californian-style fizz factory, all barn and no chateau, offers a robust account of how the bubbles get in the bottle. Sparkling winetastings offered on the patio, or take it to the next level in plush love seats on the Oak Terrace. Sparkling red is novel; DVX Brut among the best in the valley. Photography gallery includes Ansel Adams prints and other exhibits. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa. Open 10am–5pm daily. Tasting $6–$20; Oak Terrace $30. 707.967.7700.
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Tam Cellars Spacious wine bar quietly distributes the soul-salve of the ages and, like its soul mate the coffee shop, passes the laptop test. Cheese plates, wine flights and comfortable seating arrangements make a nice place to convene with the companion or flat screen of one’s choice. Wine shop features international, eclectic selection at fair prices. 1803 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Open Monday–Wednesday, 4–9pm; Thursday–Saturday, 4–10pm. 415.461.9463.
N A PA CO U N TY Beaulieu Vineyard History in a glassful of dust– Rutherford dust. Somethingfor-everyone smorgasbord of solid varietal wines, plus library selections of flagship Georges de Latour Cab back to 1970. 1960 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Daily, 10am–5pm. Tastings $15–$20; Reserve Room, $35. 707.967.5233.
Darioush Exotic locale,
Raymond Vineyards Burgundy scion Jean-Charles Boisset has put his stamp on staid Napa producer. See the Theater of Nature, depicting biodynamics; feel the Corridor of the Senses; luxuriate in the members-only Red Room, party in the gold-plated JCB Room; or just taste good Cab in the club-like Crystal Cellar. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. Daily, 10am– 4pm. Fees vary. 707.963.3141.
Somerston Wine Co. Ambitious ranch and winery inclues utility-vehicle “buggy” rides by appointment. The cheese shop and grocery opens in April. All that and wine, too. 6488 Washington St., Yountville. Tasting room open noon-8pm Monday–Thursday; to 9pm, Friday–Saturday; to 10pm, summer. Tastings $15– $40. Ranch tours by appointment, $50. 707.944.8200.
MacPhail Family Wines Radio-Flying into the future BY JAMES KNIGHT
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ou know you’re getting old when 10 years seems like, if not yesterday, not too long ago. “It’s hard to believe,” counters James MacPhail, “but 2002 was a different world.” He’s talking about Pinot Noir. MacPhail launched his brand when California Pinot was still something of an up-and-comer for many wine drinkers—two years before the movie in which the funny guy said the thing. And his Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley vineyard sources were somewhat of a new frontier. MacPhail changed career course early on, spending the last 20 years in this industry. He was able to put up a winery on his rural lot south of Healdsburg because, back in 2007, it, too, was a different world: “I walked into the bank, and walked out with a construction loan,” MacPhail shrugs. It didn’t hurt that he got the attention of the readership of Wine Spectator, ever thirsty for new shiny things, when his whimsical Radio Flyer–inspired label appeared alongside Russian River Valley notables on the magazine’s cover. MacPhail is now partnered with the Hess Collection, and he’s winemaker for its Pinot Noir–focused Sequana brand. The compact winery is nicely designed, lets in natural light and has stones laid like parking strips in between the barrels—one of his “late night, crazy ideas” and a Burgundian homage. Fermentations are finished in barrel, and both Pinot and Chard get battonage. MacPhail is no low-alcohol leader, but the wines tasted here come across as cool, complex and “serious”—don’t blame me if you become an object of fun when you start calling wines “serious.” As for MacPhail, he suggests nothing, preferring to let tasters make up their own mind as regards raspberries, soi bois, “seriosity,” etc. On Saturdays, he hosts seated tastings around a rustic table in the cellar; otherwise, there’s a riveted-together nickel bar fronting a nook that serves as the lab. MacPhail had already dropped his Russian River Valley wines when the Spectator article came out; the 2010 “Flyer” RRV Pinot Noir ($59) is a one-off from Olivet Lane, densely stitched together with oak-smoked bacon notes, leathery plum fruit and Christmas spice. Fat with bacon, spiced with orange rind and earthy with earth, the 2010 Toulouse Vineyard, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($49) also sports notes of the pennyroyal herb typical to the area; the 2010 Pratt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($49) makes me reminisce about it after each sip. Wait a few months, and you’ll be able to sample MacPhail and Sequana wines at a tasting room now being built in Sebastopol’s Barlow Center, a welcome addition to the future. MacPhail Family Wines, 851 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg. Open by appointment only, Monday–Saturday. Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.4780.
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Every which way to spend your time in the summertime months COMPILED BY TAYLOR MAY AND NICOLAS GRIZZLE
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ummertime memories are best made casually—the late-night walks, the impromptu skinny-dipping sessions, the boozy kisses and the houses full of friends. But planning your summer is key also, if only to make sure you don’t miss the best that the North Bay has to offer. Here’s our selective list of ways to spend the hottest season of the year, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
MAY Napa Chefs’ Market It’s not all about wine in Napa—there’s food, too. At the Napa Chefs’ Market, check out two cooking demonstrations each night and enjoy the finished product. Local produce for sale, live music. Thursdays, May 16 through Aug. 1, downtown Napa. 5–9pm. Free. 707.257.0322. Larkspur Flower & Food Fest Local
gardeners bring their best flora to the 23rd annual celebration of pretty things that smell good and good things to eat. May 26 on Magnolia Avenue, downtown Larkspur. 11am–6pm. Free. 415.924.3803. Oysterpalooza Celebrate the bivalve with New Orleans cuisine, live music and, of course, salty, sweet oysters in this sixth annual event. Music by Arann Harris and the Farm Band, the Crux,
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Church Marching Band, the Far West, Windy Hill Bluegrass and Supermule. Music begins at noon for the May 26 event at Rocker Oysterfellers, 14415 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford. $15, does not include food. 707.876.1983. Healdsburg Jazz Festival Triumphantly returning for its 15th year, this not-to-be-missed, 10-day music festival delivers a straight-ahead jazz lineup of vibrant talent including Carla Bley, Charlie Haden, Ravi Coltrane, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Geri Allen, Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell and many others. Various locations in and around Healdsburg. May 31–June 9. Prices vary per event. 707.433.4633. www.healdsburgjazzfestival.org.
Friday Night Live The small town of Cloverdale hosts this big music series in conjunction with its farmers market. Among others, it features Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings (May 31); Tommy Castro & the Painkillers (June 21); Hot Buttered Rum (July 12); SambaDá (July 26); and Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express (Aug. 30). May 31– Aug. 30 in the Town Square, Main Street, Cloverdale. Free. www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org.
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performance areas and a “good times” vibe. A first-class, threecourse wine dinner offered the eve of the fest. June 14–15. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. Farm to Table to Amplifier dinner, 6–10pm; 18 and over (June 14). Music Festival, noon–10pm; all ages (June 15). $18–$80. 707.938.5277. DjangoFest The great FrenchBelgian-Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt gets a four-day blowout of fans and players presenting concerts, workshops and, yes, “djam” sessions to honor his spirit and inimitable sound. June 14–15 at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. $35–$85. 415.383.9600. Marin Art Festival This “lawn party for the arts” features over 250 artists by the lagoon in the Marin Civic Center in a two-day outdoor party that includes live music, fine wine and brews and a wide variety of Cajun, Greek and French fare. June 15–16, Lagoon Park, at the Marin Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $10; kids and parking, free. 415.388.0151. www. marinartfestival.com.
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Charlie Haden’s life in music may be best viewed as a series of concentric circles, each orbiting around the great gift he has given the world. Call it pulse, call it heartbeat, call it freedom, Haden uses his acoustic bass to find currents that have come to define schools of jazz musicians who rely more on feeling than stylistic convention. When Haden plays, he quickly gets to the essence, grounding the music powerfully and always emotionally. For the 15th annual festival,Haden, now 75 and coming off a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award and designation as an NEA Jazz Master, brings with him several of those career concentric circles for a two-day celebration of his genius. Thanks in part to an NEA Arts Works grant, more than 20 musicians—some going back decades with Haden—will perform at the Jackson Theater in Santa Rosa. Haden’s career began in Shenandoah, Iowa, when at 2 years old he began singing folk and country songs on the radio with his family. When polio damaged his vocal cords at age 15, he took up the acoustic bass. Seeking experience in jazz, he moved to Los Angeles in 1957. It was a chance encounter with a young unknown eccentric playing a plastic saxophone that put into motion the band that flung the jazz world on its heels. His name was Ornette Coleman and he ignited a spark that already lived inside Haden—one that said improvisation could be about following the melody and spirit of a song, not just chord changes and bar lines. After years with Coleman and later with pianist Keith Jarrett, Haden embarked on an unusual project that brings us now to Healdsburg. In 1969 the bassist hired pianist/composer Carla Bley to arrange music for a big-band project largely about the Spanish Civil War, called Liberation Music Orchestra (LMO). Over the decades he would always find new musicians to recharge LMO. At Healdsburg on Sunday, June 2, he will do it again, with some of the artists who played on the last LMO album, 2005’s Not in Our Name, and a few new additions. The personnel includes Haden and Bley; saxophonists Chris Cheek, Chris Potter and Loren Stillman; trombonist Curtis Fowlkes; drummer Matt Wilson; tuba player Joseph Daley; trumpeters Seneca Black and Michael Rodriguez; French horn player Vincent Chancey and Bill Frisell on guitar. LMO will be the climax of the festival’s first-weekend tribute to Haden. Before that there will be lots more of those concentric circles. Astonishing Cuban-born pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba will start off Sunday, playing solo. In between that and LMO will be Haden’s children—singing triplet daughters Petra, Rachel and Tanya, and bassist son Josh—all in various combinations with Bill Frisell. Saturday, June 1, features beguiling pianist Geri Allen, playing solo and in duet with the much-celebrated saxophonist Chris Potter. Next up is the 85-year-old alto sax legend Lee Konitz in a quartet with Alan Broadbent on piano, Darek Oles bass and Matt Wilson, drums. The day’s climax comes courtesy of the other band to which he has been most dedicated. Quartet West is Haden’s love letter to Los Angeles, the city that gave him his start in jazz and that fed his imagination via Hollywood. The hard-driving quartet consists of Haden, pianist Alan Broadbent, drummer Rodney Green and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane filling the shoes usually worn by Ernie Watts. The festival wild card is Haden himself, who in recent years has unfortunately been stricken by an ailment tracing all the way back to the polio that attacked him in the ‘50s. Called post-polio syndrome, it has weakened him and affected his ability to swallow and speak. He is still playing the bass, though, and vows to as much as possible during the festival. Should he miss a few moments, the formidable Darek Oles (a.k.a. Oleszkiewicz), a former student of Haden’s, will stand in.
Matt Wilson Presents . . . The Allower: A Jazz Super Hero RARE WEST COAST WORKSHOP! Sonoma Country Day School | 2-4pm | $20
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Spoonbar | 219 Healdsburg Avenue | Healdsburg 7:30-10:30pm | No Cover | 707.433.7222 | h2hotel.com/spoonbar Wine Sponsor: JCB by Jean Charles Boisset Bernard takes his guitar cues from everywhere – Hendrix to Grant Green – but funkiness is his golden rule. That’s a philosophy shared by his organ player, Wil Blades, a
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Fred Hersch is the type of pianist who can express more in five seconds of note choices than most pianists can summon in an entire concert. And in each of those five seconds you’ll be panting for what’s coming next. At the keyboard he is like a master jeweler cutting a diamond, each stroke creating a new and dazzling refraction of light and shadow. Not a flamboyant
player, Hersch is more pithy than pyrotechnical, more in the mode of Monk and Strayhorn than Tatum or Tyner. With minimal movement he delivers maximal swing. With his sidemen John Hebert on bass and Eric McPherson on drums, Hersch pretty much defines what a piano trio is in the 21st century.
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Raven Theater | 115 North Street | Healdsburg | 7:00pm | $20 Marcus Shelby Orchestra and the 100-voice HJF Freedom Jazz Choir, featuring Faye Carol, perform Soul of the Movement: Meditations On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a musical
suite for big band and choir inspired by the music of the Civil Rights movement. Joining this 17-piece jazz orchestra will be Adam Ivey and Joyous Noise.
Hotel Healdsburg | 25 Matheson Street | Healdsburg 9:00pm-Midnight | No Cover | hotelhealdsburg.com Wine Sponsors: Lancaster Estate, Roth Winery, Chalk Hill Vineyards and Sebastiani Winery. For the Friday and Saturday late night gigs at the Hotel Healdsburg Sylvia Cuenca has lined up two players who bring extra flair to their jazz. Gary Brown is an ultra
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Iconic saxophonist/flautist Charles Lloyd and pianist Jason Moran have teamed up for a magnificent duet album called Hagar’s Song, and the Healdsburg Jazz Festival will be the site of their exclusive U.S. performance in 2013. At 75, Lloyd has reached a new creative peak, and there’s no question that Moran is a huge part of it. Hagar’s Song is centered on Lloyd’s five-part evocation of his great, great grandmother, Hagar, born into slavery and kidnapped from her parents at
10. On the the CD, Lloyd also situates himself and Moran in the family of American musicians Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, George Gershwin, Earl Hines, Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson. The playing is so deeply felt on “Mood Indigo,” “Bess, You Is My Woman Now,” “I Shall Be Released,” “God Only Knows” and others that the connection becomes tangible, sealed by the empathy Lloyd and Moran have for each other after now playing together for six years.
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Sonoma-Marin Fair The world’s ugliest dogs appear and a hundred tons of metal collide in the destruction derby, with carnival rides, fair food and more. Musical lineup includes the Marshall Tucker Band (June 19), Kix Brooks (June 21) and Loverboy (June 22). The Fiesta Latina buttons it up on June 23. Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma Fairgrounds, two blocks west of East Washington Exit, Petaluma. June 19–23. Noon to midnight. $10-$15. sonoma-marinfair.org.
Mill Valley Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting Now in its 32nd year, this event was founded by Jim Canepa, the late owner of the Mill Valley Market, and has evolved over the years into a fest noted for its large selection of boutique wines and new food trends. Live music, too! June 23 at Depot Plaza, downtown Mill Valley. 1–4pm. 415.388.9700. www.millvalley.org.
Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Slightly outside the North Bay but of avid interest to locals is this three-day roots reggae and worldmusic festival at Booneville’s Mendocino County Fairgrounds, running this year June 21–23. Acts include Damian Marley and Stephen Marley with Ghetto Youths Crew, Alpha Blondy, K’naan, Marcia Griffiths and many others, plus late-night dancehall. All three days, $170; limited camping available. 916.777.5550. www.snwmf.com. Rodney Strong Concert Series The 23rd annual Summer Concert Series in the sunny grasslands behind the Rodney Strong features adult contemporary favorites and music legends. June 22, Michael McDonald; Aug. 2, BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Nora Brown); Aug. 4, Dwight Yoakam; Aug. 17, Dave Koz with Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot; Sept. 1, BB King. Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg. $60–$115. 707.869.1595. San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival Over 60,000 folks converge on downtown San Anselmo each
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The Internationals and many others. Aug. 18–19. La Plaza Park, Cotati. $15–$25; under 15, free. 707.664.0444. www.cotatifest.com.
Patti LaBelle The soul diva makes her Santa Rosa debut, fouroctave voice included. See “Lady Marmalade� take the stage Aug. 16 at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $79–$119. 707.546.3600.
Goat Rodeo Sessions Yo-Yo Ma returns to Rohnert Park, but this time he trades the suit for a straw hat. This bluegrass-classical ensemble features ďŹ ddle, bass, mandolin, vocals and, of course, cello. Back wall open for lawn seating. Aug. 23. Green Music Center. 1801, East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm. $25–$100. 866.955.6040.
Solfest The Hopland solarpower hootenanny is back with workshops, music and speakers. Solar Living Center, Aug. 17. 10am. 13771 S. Hwy. 101, Hopland. 707.472.2450. Napa Valley Art Festival Sixth annual juried art exhibit and sale features several representational artists from around the country. Sip Napa Valley wines and taste other delicacies while listening to live music. Aug. 17 at the Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville. 707.256.3828. www.napavalleyartfestival.com. Grape to Glass Pre-Harvest Party The Russian River Valley celebrates its 18th annual wine gala with more than 50 wineries, restaurants and food purveyors, a silent auction, a barbecue dinner and fresh, warm Gravenstein apple pie for dessert. Aug. 17 at Richard’s Grove and Saralee’s Vineyard, 3575 Slusser Road, Windsor. 4pm. $85. 707.521.2534. Cotati Accordion Festival Use an accordion—go to Cotati! This year marks the 22nd festival of keys and bellows. Italy’s jazz accordion legend, Renzo Ruggieri, comes to the festival to play his squeezebox, as do Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, the Mad Maggies, Jet Black Pearl,
Randy Travis Country music’s distinctive baritone touches even the coldest of hearts. Aug. 21 at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $45–$59. 707.546.3600.
Seafood Art & Wine Festival Bodega Bay celebrates for the 19th time with seafood and music. BeneďŹ ts Stewards of the Coasts and Redwoods and the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Aug. 24–25. 16855 Bodega Hwy., just east of the town of Bodega. $8–$15; under 12, free. No dogs this year. 707.824.8717. www. winecountryfestivals.com. Chris Botti This jazz trumpeter has 12 solo albums, including collaborations with Andrea Bocelli, Paul Simon and Sting. His pop instrumental style has garnered him huge success. Back wall open for lawn seating. Aug. 25 at the Green Music Center. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 4pm. $25–$85. 866.955.6040. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Three-day foodie love fest, Aug. 30–Sep. 1, features the 34th annual celebration starting with the Sonoma Starlight Supper Club (Aug. 30) at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery followed by various winery lunches and dinners (Aug. 31–Sep. 1) and the Sonoma Valley Wine Auction (Sept. 1). www.sonomawinecountryweekend. com.
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Though it’d be tempting for him to become a family tribute act, Jimmie Vaughan, older brother to guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, has retained his own style. He also offers something novel: good music to dance to. Growing up in Dallas, Vaughan credits his abilities to hearing vintage blues, classic rock ’n’ roll and jazz at an early age—not to mention the radio stations in his area. “I never got over that stuff,” Vaughan once said, “and I never will.” Hear Vaughan play the blues on Friday, May 24, at Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. $45. 8pm.
What is an “A-List Conversation”? And more importantly, how does one have one? Those who’ve kept up with Bruce Macgowan know; this week, the uninitiated can discover just what these epic pow-wows are all about as Macgowan sits down with Michael Krasny. It might seem strange—Krasny is the longtime KQED host who usually discusses art, culture, health, business and technology, while Macgowan has a strong background in sports writing and broadcasting. Who knows what topics may arise on Wednesday, May 29, at 142 Throckmorton Theatre. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. $12–$15. 7:30pm. 415.383.9600.
Although he’s toured with Aretha Franklin and Etta James, James Hunter still continues to play shows at small venues, just like he did starting out in London. Hunter’s style is so unique that even Van Morrison took notice and sang backup vocals on his songs “Turn on Your Love Light” and “Ain’t Nothing You Can Do.” The energy delivered by Hunter’s new group, the James Hunter Six, is more than most bands half their age. See the Grammy-nominated singer on Saturday, May 25, at Sweetwater Music Hall. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. $22. 8pm. 415.388.3850.
Preservation Hall in New Orleans is where a love of jazz can be felt in every room. The dedicated musicians of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band work to bring some of this feeling to every venue they play. Although the group’s lineup has changed throughout the years, the spirit of Preservation Hall is unchanged. With a long roster of Dixieland classics, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band plays on Thursday, May 23, at the Napa Valley Opera House. 1030 Main St., Napa. $30–$100. 8pm. 707.226.7372.
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done well, with a skilled cast up to the challenges of Miller’s rich, multitextured language, All My Sons can be devastating. Under the direction of Caroline Altman, who’s had success in the world of opera—and whose best ideas are the pop musical interludes between scenes—RVP’s uninspired staging is consistently flat. Joe Keller (Christiansen) is a force of nature. A self-educated man, he built his own manufacturing empire through hard work and a canny sense of business. Three years after his son Larry, an Air Force pilot, disappears in World War II, Joe finds himself caught between the desperate hopes of his wife, Kate (Kristine Ann Lowry), who insists that Larry is still alive, and his other son, Chris (Francis Serpa), who announces his plans to marry Larry’s former fiancée, Ann (Amber Collins Crane). Hanging over everything are the wartime deaths of 21 pilots, whose planes crashed due to faulty equipment manufactured by Joe’s factory. While many in the town suspect Joe of having knowingly sold the damaged parts to the military, it is his longtime business partner Steve— Ann’s father—who is serving a prison sentence for the crime. As written, revelations unfold slowly, almost casually, at first, but the intensity picks up with the arrival of Ann’s brother George (Philip Goleman), a lawyer who believes he has evidence proving that Joe let Steve take the fall for his own mistake. Ann, too, has a secret she’s been keeping, and it has the power to turn everything the family believes upside down. Miller’s carefully crafted writing, in RVP’s version, is washed out by a lot of unmodulated hollering, made worse by a number of unfortunate line readings indicating that the actors don’t always understand what their characters are saying. That’s a shame, because in All My Sons, Arthur Miller is saying a lot. Rating (out of 5): ++
The post-WWII setting of the early masterpiece, driven by Miller’s piercing questions about morality and business during wartime, carries a strong contemporary resonance. When
‘All My Sons’ runs Thursday–Sunday through June 16 at Ross Valley Players. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday– Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees on Sundays. $22–$26. 415.456.9555.
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Bright-but-not-brittle director Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) collaborates on ‘Frances Ha’ (May 17) with the ever-rising Greta Gerwig, who was last glimpsed in the most recent Woody Allen ďŹ lm. She co-writes this comedy about a hapless New Yorker who wants to be a dancer. Gerwig’s persisted through a string of half-baked indie movies. She ought to be a star by now, and Frances Ha may ďŹ nish the job. ‘World War Z’ (June 21), directed by Marc Foster, may either be the op that ďŹ nally ends the zombie craze or sparks a whole new round. Brad Pitt plays a U.N. investigator piecing together accounts of the global conict. Rewrites galore have plagued the project, so the only certainty is that the ďŹ lm has Pitt and several hundred million zombies. Maybe it’s the graveyard wit, maybe it’s the campiness, maybe it’s the attention to glowing ďŹ ne surfaces in the era when the digital changeover is making for a lot of ugly movies, but Pedro AlmodĂłvar is one of the few directors who makes completionists out of the hardest to please. ‘I’m So Excited’ (June 28) follows a damaged and seemingly doomed plane of fools headed for Mexico City in an airborne allegory about the horrors of the Spanish economy. For years, the sweet, bizarre and convulsive Kristen Wiig supported the entire cast of Saturday Night Live on her shoulders. ‘Girl Most Likely’ (July 19) is described as Wiig’s passion project. She plays a cracked-up boomerang girl bounced off the New York theater scene who moves in with her mean mom (Annette Bening) and her mom’s mendacious pal (one of the underrated funny ones, Matt Dillon). Finally, director Rick Rowley’s ‘Dirty Wars’ (June 7) documents Jeremy Scahill, the journalist investigating the Joint Special Operations Command, which tracks and kills terrorists from Yemen to Central Asia . . . or people who to our best knowledge are terrorists . . . or people who were driving in a truck that was the same make of truck that a sought terrorist was known to drive . . . or people who were just in the wrong tent at the wrong time.
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THE DON Roman D’Argenzio pulls together a huge underground art show this weekend.
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‘Out of Order’ a massive graffiti street-art show with over 40 artists BY GABE MELINE
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“You from the Boho?” he asks. “Yeah,” I say, as he swings around and opens the door. I pass a cluttered lobby, and then walk into the biggest graffiti art show Santa Rosa has ever known, with over 40 artists collaborating on the walls of a vacant 4,000-square-foot downtown warehouse. “I’ll go get him,” the guy says, disappearing past numerous cans of the spray paint and Mickey’s variety, and I’m left with the aroma of aerosol in the expansive, highceilinged space, its walls covered in huge, beautiful murals. “Hey,” says Roman D’Argenzio, the curator of this wholly unique exhibit, “Out of Order,” extending a hand. “Thanks for coming.” I should thank him. “Out of Order” has been the county’s bestkept art secret for months now, and only after my visit will the address of the show be released. Combining the clandestine hush-hushness of a rave and a DIY mentality of a punk-house show, “Out of Order” has already obtained sizable underground
cachet; today’s sneak preview while the floors are still sticky and the art still unfinished is rare. And with its staggering array of artists and breadth of style, the show more than delivers on its buzz. From floor to ceiling, it’s like reading an issue of Juxtapoz in real time. Today, atop shaky scaffolding, Julia Davis puts outlines on a group of cannibalistic fish; in a nearby corner of the warehouse, Jared Powell evaluates a mural populated with misplaced eyeballs. Around the corner from a Ricky Watts mural are two more artists—but they don’t want to be mentioned in the paper. Standing in the center of all this, a show four months in the making, D’Argenzio allows himself a bit of satisfaction. “I’m proud of the whole thing,” he says. “I’m proud of how it all meshed into one piece and all the artists respected each other. So many artists came in here not knowing what to expect, and a lot of them were blown away.” Some of the murals depict animals—there’s a two-eyed raven overlooking a vortex; a breastfeeding wolf; a black-andwhite terrier; an Andre-theGiant-sized cat lovingly cradling
‘Out of Order’ opens and closes on Saturday, May 25, at the former Santa Rosa Printing building. 575 Ross St., Santa Rosa. 4:30pm–midnight.
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a fish; owl-like birds by the artist known as Berds. Still others depict a comic-book-type fantasy: monsters, dildoes, naked women, Obama with his face ripped off, skulls, zombies. At a show like this, even a nominally trite U2 lyric, “We must carry each other,” takes on an elevated meaning on a large hallway wall surrounded by work from mostly struggling artists. D’Argenzio is 26, with brawn beyond his years: a thick beard, plugs in his earlobes and a serious mind about art. A don of vacant buildings in Santa Rosa, he enjoys the cooperation of his father, real estate manager Dino D’Argenzio, who lets Roman utilize otherwise unused spaces. Until recently, he and partner Jimmy Hits filled these spaces as Kaleidoscope, a monthly transient party with DJs, breakdancers and live art. When D’Argenzio put Kaleidoscope to bed, this building—the former Santa Rosa Printing warehouse—opened up. His ideas began to churn. He made some calls. And once word got around, participation began to snowball. D’Argenzio met all the artists here, let them in, and sometimes, as in the case of two artists from Oakland, picked them up from the bus stop, brought in some mattresses and gave them free food and beer for two days while they worked. It’s the least he could do. “I didn’t give anybody any paint, I didn’t pay anybody, the whole show’s free,” he says. “All the artists are donating their time, paint and creativity.” All in all, “Out of Order” is legitimizing an oft-maligned art form—sometimes called “street art,” sometimes called “mural art,” all of it stemming from the graffiti world. On the eve of the opening, D’Argenzio takes delight in knowing the show will change people’s minds. “This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in Santa Rosa,” he says, looking up at the walls. “When people come in, they’re blown away. My mother was, like, stunned.”
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Music Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Don Carlos Reggae vocalist formerly of Black Uhuru. Fortunate Youth and the 808 Band with Radio Active open. May 26, 8:30pm. $25. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-a-Whirl Band Fabulous Thunderbirds blues guitarist has been hailed as a living legend. May 24, 8:45pm. $45. Hopmonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
John Gorka If this singer/songwriter’s stunningly soulful baritone isn’t raising goosebumps, his spot-on lyrics are likely to do the job. May 24, 8pm. $25-$27. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.
Oysterpalooza Celebrate the bivalve with Windy Hill Bluegrass, the Crux, Supermule, the Far West, Church Marching Band and Arann Harris & the Green String Farm Band. May 26, 11am. $15. Rocker Oysterfeller’s, 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford. 707.876.1983.
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Featuring Faith Ako, Ralph Shaw, Mr December and others. May 25, 12pm. $25-$30. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.
Vespertine Orchestra Experimental exploration in quadrophonic sound with recorded and live sound. May 29, 6pm. $20. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
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Drummer from Medeski, Martin & Wood and B-3 player Wil Blades of Amendola vs Blades make sweet, funkalicious improvised sounds. May 29, 8pm. $17. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Celtic Woman Traditional Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems and inspirational songs. May 28-29, 7:30pm. $46-$106. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
The English Beat UK skankers of “Mirror in the Bathroom” fame keep the beat alive. May 24-25, 9pm. $25. 19 Broadway Club, 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
James Hunter Six Classic yet perpetually modern brand of rhythm and blues captivates listeners across oceans and generations. May 25, 9pm. $22. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
New Century Chamber Orchestra Premiere of Lera Auerbach’s Sinfonia for Strings. Program also includes Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll” and Haydn’s Symphony no 45. Under the artistic direction of Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. May 26, 5pm. $29-$59. Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, Osher Marin JCC, 200 No San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.
Terrapin Family Band Performing Ryan Adams’ complete album “Jacksonville City Nights” in its entirety. May 22, 8:30pm. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.
NAPA COUNTY Preservation Hall Jazz Band This band has traveled worldwide to nurture and perpetuate the art of New Orleans Jazz. May 23, 8pm. $85-$100. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Rock the River Day-long, indoor and outdoor music and art event with 20 different groups. May 25, 12pm. $35-$120. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Tristan Pettyman Singer returns with her smoky alto voice and laid-back, surfer-girl-from-San-Diego charm. Ben Taylor opens. May 25, 8pm. $28. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Aqus Cafe May 24, Crosby Tyler. May 25, the Tonewoods. May 26, Dan McGee Three. May 29, Speakeasy, Amanda McTuigue, Ransome Stephens. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
Arlene Francis Center May 25, Couteaux, Tiny Pyramids, Frankie Boots & the County Line, Secret Cat, Mad Cow Bombers. May 29, Vespertine Orchestra. Mon, Fire Spinning. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Aubergine May 23, Hardly Strictly Ukulele. May 24, Nick Gravenites Band, Seabass. May 25, Prezident Brown, Reggae Angels. May 26, Thugz. Mon, artist and model Mondays. Tues, Bluesy Tuesday. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.
Barley & Hops Tavern Fri, Jen Tucker. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.
Belly May 25, Blue Soul. 523 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.5787.
Bergamot Alley Sun, Live Music. 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.8720.
Chrome Lotus Fri, Sat, Live DJs. 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5643.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery May 26, Rain Down. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.827.3600.
Epicurean Connection May 26, Dave Hamilton. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.
Finley Community Center May 24, Carl Green. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.
Flamingo Lounge May 24, Out of Pocket. May 25, Crossfire. Tues, Swing Dancing with Lessons. Sun, 7pm, salsa with lessons. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
Forestville Club May 25, Planet Waves. 6250 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.2594.
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Saturday of every month, Good Hip-Hop. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062. May 22, Mr December. May 23, JimBo Trout. May 24, Jason Bodlovich. May 25, Eric Cornforth & the Hicktown Homeboys. May 26, Steve Pile Band. May 29, Buck Nickels & Loose Change. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
Main Street Station May 24, Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap. May 25, Frankye Kelly. May 26, Eddie Neon. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.
Heart and Soul John Gorka delivers powerful folk at the Grange In his show at the Sebastopol Grange this weekend, John Gorka will probably get the loudest response from “People My Age,” a funny little tune about the vagaries of time and its effect on one’s flesh in middle age. But not all of the world’s responses are audible. Through his more to-the-heart songwriting, Gorka is a master of eliciting the silent gasp. “If I Could Forget to Breathe,” “If These Walls Could Talk” and especially the sublime “Love Is Our Cross to Bear” are all Gorka at his earnest, honest best. Even his political material, such as “Ignorance and Privilege,” is rooted in deeply personal experience. Gorka’s one of those solo guitarists who sounds like he’s playing two guitars at once, and one of those storytellers who can make you forget that another song is coming up again soon. The Sebastopol Grange is the perfect rural place to see him turn an “Oooh” into an “Ewww.” Don’t miss it on Friday, May 24, at the Sebastopol Grange Hall. 6000 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 8pm. $25–$27. www.northbaylive.com. —Gabe Meline
Hopmonk Sebastopol May 22, Lotus Drops. May 24, Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-aWhirl Band. May 25, Frobeck, Jake Mackey Band. Mon, Monday Night Edutainment. Tues, 7:30pm, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Hopmonk Sonoma May 24, Steve Taylor. May 25,
Bobby Jo Valentine. May 26, the Gypsy Jazz Caravan. Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.
Hotel Healdsburg May 24, John Simon and Tom Shader. May 25, Jimmy Gallagher Trio. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.
Jasper O’Farrell’s May 25, MC Rey 3. Last
Mavericks May 26, Freak Clinic. May 27, Mike Pinto. 397 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa. 707.765.2515.
Mystic Theatre May 25, Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks. May 26, Don Carlos, Fortunate Youth, the 808 Band with Radio Active. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Phoenix Theater 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.
Quincy’s May 25, Tioxaa, Charley Peach. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.1079.
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Thur, July 4 Our Annual celebration with THE ZYDECO FLAMES $15 Sun, July 7
PETER ROWAN’S 4th Annual Bluegrass Birthday Bash
featuring the PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS BAND and special guests THE ROWAN BROTHERS $20 Sun, July 14
CHUCK PROPHET and THE MISSION EXPRESS plus TINY TELEVISION $17 / $20
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PETTY THEFT $15 / $10 for children under 10 THE PAUL THORN BAND $30 / $35
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Redwood Cafe May 25, Blues Defenders. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
Sat, Aug 3
River Theatre
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Thurs, Thugz. 16135 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.3194.
Rocker Oysterfeller’s May 26, Oysterpalooza (see Concerts). 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford. 707.876.1983.
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THOMPSON & THE RESISTORS, DANNY CLICK & THE HURRICANES $17/$20 World Music BBQ ZULU SPEAR $17 / $20 Another Beatle Q with THE SUN KINGS $15
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Fri and Sat, Top 40 DJs hosted by DJ Stevie B. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.782.0592.
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Russian River Brewing Co
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THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN with special guests FROBECK $30 / $35
May 26, Gypsy Trio Band. 725 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545. BEER.
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Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub May 24, Randall Sequeira. May 25, Larry K Potts. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610. )
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Sebastopol Grange Hall May 24, John Gorka. 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.
Society: Culture House May 22, Stax City. May 29, Wendy DeWitt. Sun, Church on Sundays. Thurs, Casa Rasta. 528 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, No phone.
Spancky’s May 25, Citizen Flannel. Thurs, 9pm, DJ Dray Lopez. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.
Sprenger’s Tap Room May 25, Kingsborough. 446 B St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8277.
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 May 22, Cougar and the Cubs. May 24, Floydian Slip. May 25, Levi Lloyd & the 501 Band. May 26, Cadillac Phil. May 29, Sky O’Banion. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.
Peri’s Silver Dollar May 22, Bubba’s Taxi. May 24, Rusty Evans & the Ring of Fire. May 25, Soul Pie. May 26, Brindl. May 29, Dr Mojo. Tues, John Varn & Tom Odetto. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.
22, New American Farmers. May 23, Ghosts of Electricity. May 25, James Hunter Six. May 28, Anne McCue and David Olney. May 29, Billy Martin and Wil Blades. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
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May 24, Elliot Randall & the Deadmen, David Luning. May 26, Blues Broads. May 27, Marcia Ball. Town Square, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.
May 22, Terrapin Family Band. May 23, Walking Spanish. May 24, Acacia. May 25, Emily Sunderland & the Terrapin All Stars. Tues, American Jubilee. Wed, Terrapin Family Band Bar Show. Sun, Terrapin Family Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.
Sausalito Seahorse May 24, Mighty Groove. May 25, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. May 26, Candela. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.
NAPA COUNTY
Sleeping Lady May 24, Danny Click’s Texas Blues Night. May 25, Kyle Alden. May 26, Namely Us. May 28, Amanda Addleman. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.
Smiley’s Mon, reggae. Wed, Larry’s karaoke. Sun, open mic. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.
Station House Cafe May 26, Paul Knight and friends. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.
Sweetwater Music Hall May 22, Mystic Rhythms. May
Napa Valley Opera House May 23, Preservation Hall Jazz Band. May 26, Marcia Ball. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
Silo’s May 24, Silo’s Sing-a-Song. May 25, Rock the River. May 26, Julie Kelly and Kent Cohea. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Uptown Theatre May 25, Tristan Pettyman, Ben Taylor. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
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San Francisco’s City Guide
George’s Nightclub Thurs and Fri, DJ Rick Vegaz. May 24, Wonderbread 5. May 25, James Moseley Band, the Tickets. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.
Hopmonk Novato May 24, Tender Mercies. May 25, Cryptical. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415-892-6200.
19 Broadway Club May 22, Lost Dog Found. May 23, 40 Oz to Freedom, Burnt. May 24-25, the English Beat. May 29, Sticky’s Backyard. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
Old Western Saloon May 25, Void Where Prohibited. Main Street, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1661.
Osteria Divino May 22, Jonathan Poretz. May 23, Passion Habanera. May 24, Ken Cook Trio. May 25, Liza Silva & Voz do Brazil. May 26, Marcelo Puig & Seth Asarnow. May 27, James Henry Hands on Fire. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.
Holy Ghost! Party party Brooklyn, the U.S.A., where everyone records with Michael McDonald. May 22 at the Independent.
Autre ne Veut Dynamic dance singer with the year’s best hangover song, “Gonna Die.” May 24 at the Rickshaw Stop.
Subhumans Dick Lucas, one of punk’s great lyricists, brings Brit legends around once again. May 24 at Oakland Metro.
Flying Lotus With new album “Until the Quiet Comes,” grand-nephew of John Coltrane blips nocturnally. May 25 at the Fox Theater.
Chvrches Scottish new-new-wave band heavy on synthesisters, misspelled Google-gaming. May 29 at the Mezzanine.
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Galleries RECEPTIONS May 22
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SONOMA COUNTY BackStreet Gallery Through May 31, “Rumination,� new paintings by Kristen Throop. Art Alley off South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat, 11 to 5, and by appointment.
Charles M Schulz Museum Through Sep 1, “Art of the Line,� describing Schulz’s process. Through Oct 27, “Mid-Century Modern,� works of prominent post-war-era decorative, textile and furniture designers. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.
Frank P Doyle Library Ongoing, “The Doyle Collection,� 50 years of art created by SRJC faculty and staff. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4614.
"The Errant Tree of Life" by Easton, 2012
Open Wed thru Sun, 11 to 5pm 144 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma
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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.
At 4pm. Grand Hand Gallery, “The Art of Local,� reception for artists whose work will be featured in a new Napa hotel. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone. At 7pm. ECHO Gallery, “The Great Wall of Doof,� installation by Tim Sharman. Also, “Touch of Nature,� juried exhibition exploring the wild and wonderful ways of nature in all media. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
At the Veterans Building 282 South High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 707.829.4797 www.sebarts.org
Petaluma Arts Center
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.
Through May 30, “No Buoy Verboten,� childhood mythological memories by painter Jose Maro Alvarado. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243. Through May 26, “On the Edge,� abstract paintings and drawings by Bernadette Howard. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. No phone.
Riverfront Art Gallery Through Jul 7, “The Faces of El Capitan,� fine art paintings by Jeffery T Williams. Through Jul 7, “Into the Deep,� underwater photography by Jeff Lemelin. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Jun 9, “Open Studios Preview,� hosting a piece of each participating artist’s work. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
Sonoma County Museum Through Jun 2, “Tools as Art,� collection of witty and light-hearted works based on familiar forms. Through Aug 18, “Margins to Mainstream,� seven contemporary artists with disabilities. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Jun 16, “Art Rewards the Student,� work by elementary school students inspired by Roger Shimomura. Through Jun 16, “Minidoka on My Mind,� paintings by Roger Shimomura. Seminar, May 28, 2pm, $55. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.
Gallery 300 Through May 28, “Woodgrain Paintings,� pieces by Mary Jarvis. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Open Sat, 12 to 5, and by appointment. 707.332.1212.
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by Alfred Palmer. Through Jun 23, “Historical Paintings of Coastal Marin,� featuring pieces by prominent artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through Jun 23, “Patricia Briceno: Dances with Wools,� art with felted wool, silk and dyes. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330.
Gallery Route One Through Jun 9, “Reliquaries for the Materials Inside,� art by Leah Jachimowicz. Through Jun 9, “Uninvited Guests,� art by Suzanne Parker. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.
Headlands Center for the Arts Through Jun 9, “Present Tense,� graduate fellows exhibition. Bldg 944, Fort Barry, Sausalito. Sun-Fri, noon to 4. 415.331.2787.
Marin Community Foundation Through May 31, “Millennial 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. Closing auction and party, May 25, 5pm. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.
Seager Gray Gallery Through May 31, “Art of the Book,� books as a medium for art. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat; 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 7; Sun, 12 to 5. 415.384.8288.
NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Jun 30, “From Two Worlds,� photography by Linda Connor. Artist talk, May 29, 7pm. Through Dec 31, Largest collection of contemporary Bay Area art. Tours daily. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm 707.226.5991.
Bolinas Museum
ECHO Gallery
Through Jun 23, “Asia Then,� photographs by photographs
Through Jul 6, “The Great Wall of Doof,� installation by Tim
Sharman. Reception, May 25, 7pm. Through Jul 6, “Touch of Nature,” juried exhibition exploring the wild and wonderful ways of nature in all media. Reception, May 25, 7pm. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
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Through Jul 31, “Norcal Modern,” new paintings by Grace Slick. 1465 First St, Napa. 707.255.5954.
Grand Hand Gallery May 22, 4pm, “The Art of Local,” reception for artists whose work will be featured in a new Napa hotel. Through May 31, “Rockin’ Trunk Show,” jewelry by Terri Logan; “American Juke Box,” photography by Christopher Felver; “Fruit Juice,” work incorporating or inspired by all things fruit. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
Hess Collection Winery Through May 31, Works by Alan Rath, digital multimedia artist. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. Daily, 10am to 5:30pm 707.255.1144.
Markham Vineyards Through Jun 30, “The Groupies,” work by Rolling Stone photographer Baron Wolman. 2812 St Helena Hwy N, St Helena.
Yo el Rey Roasting Through May 31, “Mirabilis,” photos by Ann Trinca. 1217 Washington, Calistoga. 707.942.1180.
Comedy Paula Poundstone Panelist for “Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me” has performed at the White House Correpondents Dinner. May 25, 8:30pm. $25$80. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael.
Dance Marin Center Showcase Theatre May 25, 1 and 5pm, City Ballet Spring Showcase, Student performers ages 6 to 19. $25. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.
Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium May 26, 4pm, Love2Dance Spring Performance, cast of
LAST STAND Ingrid Bergman steals the show in
‘Gaslight,’ May 28 at the Napa Valley Opera House. over 300 children take the stage to popular songs. $18$24. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.
Napa Valley Opera House May 25, 2 and 7pm, Napa Regional Dance Company, “Alice in Wonderland” at 2pm. Spring showcase at 7pm. $18-$25. 1030 Main St, Napa 707.226.7372.
Spreckels Performing Arts Center May 25, 1 and 5pm, Marin Dance Theater, Program includes La Folia and excerpts from ballets. $22-$28. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park 707.588.3400.
Events Garden Tours Coastal Marin gardeners from Muir Beach to Marshall open their gardens to the public. May 25-26. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.0330.
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.
workshops and other fun activities for the whole family. May 25, 11am. Free. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.
KBBF 40th Anniversary Celebrate the first bilingual community radio station in the US with dinner and dancing. May 24, 6pm. $50. Dry Creek Inn Krug Center, 198 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg. 800.222.5784.
Memorial Day Services Music, remembrance program, flag displays and wreathlaying ceremonies conducted by Marin County United Veterans Council. May 27, 9am. Free. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
Teen Health Clinic Thurs, 3:30-6pm. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.
Wednesday Night Market Food, vendors, produce, live music and activities. Wed, 5pm. through Aug 21. Free. Downtown Santa Rosa, Fourth and B streets, Santa Rosa.
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Gaslight George Cukor’s 1944 mystery set in Victorian London. Starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyner. May 28. $7. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.
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Larger Than Life Opera 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.
bands, including Marin Community Chorus, Doc Kraft Band, Revolver and Unauthorized Rolling Stones. May 26, 11am. Free. Downtown Larkspur, Magnolia Avenue between King and Ward streets, Larkspur.
James Family Cellars Winemaker’s Dinner Five-course meal paired mostly with pinot. May 25, 6pm. $90. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.
Oysters & White Wine Celebrate Memorial Day with the Oyster Girls. May 25, 11am. $25. Dutton-Goldfield Winery, 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.827.3600.
Redwood Empire Farmers Market Sat, 9am-noon and Wed, 9am-noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am-1pm and Wed, 9am1pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.522.8629.
Occupy Love
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Film by Velcrow Ripper capturing the global revolution of compassion in action. May 22, 8pm. $10. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Restaurants offer samples of their dishes in the shopping center. May 25, 12pm. Free. Corte Madera Town Center, West side of Highway 101 at Tamalpais exit, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.
The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas Documentary contains rare footage from the 1994 peasant uprising and in-depth interviews with Subcomandante Marcos. May 24, 7:30pm. $5-$10. First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr, San Rafael.
Food & Drink 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.
Flower & Food Festival Gourmet and specialty food vendors, salsa tasting and
Vietnamese Summer Classics Cookbook author Joyce Jue demonstrates how to use Asian ingredients with her own dishes. May 23, 6:30pm. $55. Fresh Starts Cooking School, 1399 North Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363.
Volunteer Fireman’s Barbecue Firemen tending smoky grills, local bands and a kids play area. May 26, 12pm. $20. Muir Beach Picnic Grounds, Muir Woods Rd, Marin.
Lectures Business Planning Create a road map for business success. Sponsored by the Marin Small Business Development Center. Wed, May 22, 5:30pm. $20. Renaissance Center, 1115 Third St, San Rafael. 415.348.6300.
Healing Foods Basics Connect the dots between your health, food, stress, toxins, physical fitness, relaxation and being part of a loving community. May 28, Spanish translation available. Tues, Jan 22, 7:30pm. $15-$35. Ceres Community Project, 7351 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.8295.
Michael Krasny Host of KQED’s “Forum” in conversation with Bruce MacGowan. May 29, 7:30pm. $12-$18. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
LGBT Senior Discussion Group Fourth Tues of every month, 1pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Music Business Mixer Gathering of music business professionals share tips and make connections. May 28, 7pm. $10. Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
Spirit & Revolution Rudolph Steiner’s teachings on social transformation with Abraham Entin. Thurs, 7pm. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
Understanding American Indian Culture Cultural competency training for the community with Molin Malicay, Pomo Indian and CEO of Sonoma County Indian Health Project. May 22, 8:30am. Free. Finley Community Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.
Readings Book Passage May 22, 7pm, “The Ophelia Cut” with John Lescroart. May 23, 10am, “Princess Bugs: A Touch-and-Feel Fairy Tale” with David Carter. May 26, 2pm, “Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch” with Constance Hale. May 28, 7pm, “A Conspiracy of Faith” with Jussi Adler-Olsen. May 29, 7pm, “Rebooting My Brain: How a Freak Aneurysm Reframed My Life” with Maria Ross. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
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Jewel––Greatest Hits Tour Evil” with Soman Chainani. May 25, 1:30pm, “Self-Love Diet” with Michelle Minero. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.
Falkirk Cultural Center May 23, 7pm, Traveling Show Poetry Reading, featuring Vincent DeMaio, Lonner Holden, Robert Huotari, Patti Trimble, Paul Watsky and Juanita J Marti. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael 415.485.3438.
Rebound Bookstore May 25, 4pm, George Korolog and Sarah Broderick. 1641 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.482.0550.
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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. Through Jun 16. $25-$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.
Dark comedy about a family that puts the fun in dysfunctional. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 4pm. through Jun 16. $15-$30. Pegasus Theater Company, Rio Nido Lodge, Canyon Two Rd, Rio Nido.
The Foreigner Set in a fishing lodge in Georgia, a British demolitions expert is trying to put his friend at ease. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 3pm. through Jun 16. $19-$25. Novato Theater Company, 5240 Nave Dr, Ste C, Novato. 415.883.4498.
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How a Mountain Was Made World premiere of story cycle by Greg Sarris. Adapted from stories from Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok tribes. Times vary. Thurs-Sun through Jun 9. $15-$25. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7554.
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The Sound of Music What are a few of your favorite things? Sun, 2pm. through Jun 16. $20-$40. Mountain Theatre, Mt Tamalpais State Park, 801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley.
Sweeney Todd Stephen Sondheim’s story of the demon barber of Fleet Street, produced by the Throckmorton Youth Performers. Sat-Sun, 2pm and Thurs-Fri, 7:30pm. through May 31. $14-$30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Sylvia AR Gurney’s play about a dog and the people who adopt her. May 26, 2pm. $20-$25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
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BY ROB BREZSNY
For the week of May 22
ARIES (March 21–April 19) “I’m still learning,â€? said Michelangelo when he was 87 years old. For now, he’s your patron saint. With his unagging curiosity as your inspiration, maybe your hunger for new teachings will bloom. You will register the fact that you don’t already know everything there is to know . . . you have not yet acquired all the skills you were born to master . . . you’re still in the early stages of exploring whole swaths of experience that will be important to you as you become the person you want to be. Even if you’re not enrolled in a formal school, it’s time to take your education to the next level. TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Nobel Prizewinning physicist Richard Feynman admitted that physicists can’t really deďŹ ne “energy,â€? let alone understand it. “We have no knowledge of what energy is,â€? he said. “We do not have a picture that energy comes in little blobs of a deďŹ nite amount.â€? While it’s unlikely that in the coming weeks you Tauruses will advance the scientiďŹ c understanding of energy, you will almost certainly boost your natural grasp of what energy feels like both inside and outside of your body. You will develop a more intuitive knack for how it ebbs and ows. You will discover useful tips about how to make it work for you rather than against you. You’re already a pretty smart animal, but soon you’ll get even smarter. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Giant sequoias are the biggest trees on the planet. Many are more than 300 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Their longevity is legendary, too. They can live for 2,000 years. And yet their seeds are tiny. If you had a bag of 91,000 seeds, it would weigh one pound. I suspect there’s currently a resemblance between you and the giant sequoia, Gemini. You’re close to acquiring a small kernel that has the potential to grow into a strong and enduring creation. Do you know what I’m talking about? Identify it. Start nurturing it. CANCER (June 21–July 22)
Don’t take yourself too seriously. The more willing you are to make fun of your problems, the greater the likelihood is that you will actually solve them. If you’re blithe and breezy and buoyant, you will be less of a magnet for suffering. To this end, say the following afďŹ rmations out loud. 1. “I’m willing to make the mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them.â€? 2. “I’m sorry, but I’m not apologizing any more.â€? 3. “Suffering makes you deep. Travel makes you broad. I’d rather travel.â€? 4. “My commitment is to truth, not consistency.â€? 5. “The hell with enlightenment, I want to have a tantrum.â€? 6. “I stopped ďŹ ghting my inner demons. We’re on the same side now.â€?
LEO (July 23–August 22) Would you buy a stuffed bunny or a baby blanket that was handcrafted by a prisoner on death row? Would you go to a cafe and eat a sandwich that was made by an employee who was screaming angrily at another employee while he made your food? Would you wear a shirt that was sewn by a 10-year-old Bangladeshi girl who works 12 hours every day with a machine that could cut off her ďŹ ngers if she makes one wrong move? Questions like these will be good for you to ask yourself, Leo. It’s important for you to evaluate the origins of all the things you welcome into your life—and to make sure they are in alignment with your highest values and supportive of your well-being. VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Having good posture tends to make you look alert and vigorous. More than that, it lowers stress levels in your tissues and facilitates the circulation of your bodily uids. You can breathe better, too. In the coming weeks, I urge you to give yourself this blessing: the gift of good posture. I encourage you to bestow a host of other favors, too. Specialize in treating yourself with extra sweetness and compassion. Explore different ways to get excited, awaken your sense of wonder and be in love with your life. If anyone calls you a self-involved narcissist, tell them you’re just doing what your astrologer prescribed. LIBRA (September 23–October 22) The German word Fernweh can be translated as “wanderlust.â€? Its literal meaning is “farsicknessâ€? or “an ache for the
distance.� Another German word, Wandertrieb, may be rendered as “migratory instinct� or “passion to travel.� I suspect urges like these may be welling up in you right now. You could use a break from your familiar pleasures and the comforts you’ve been taking for granted. Moreover, you would attract an unexpected healing into your life by rambling off into the unknown.
SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)
We call it “longing,� says poet Robert Haas, “because desire is full of endless distances.� In other words, you and the object of your yearning may be worlds apart even though you are right next to each other. For that matter, there may be a vast expanse between you and a person you consider an intimate ally; your secret life and his or her secret life might be mysteries to each other. That’s the bad news, Scorpio. The good news is that you’re in a phase when you have extraordinary power to shrink the distances. Get closer! Call on your ingenuity and courage to do so.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) Are you ready to go deeper, Sagittarius? In fact, would you be willing to go deeper and deeper and deeper? I foresee the possibility that you might beneďŹ t from diving in over your head. I suspect that the fear you feel as you dare to descend will be an acceptable trade-off for the educational thrills you will experience once you’re way down below. The darkness you encounter will be fertile, not evil. It will energize you, not deplete you. And if you’re worried that such a foray might feel claustrophobic, hear my prediction: In the long run it will enhance your freedom. CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) In the course of his 91 years on the planet, artist Pablo Picasso lived in many different houses, some of them rentals. When inspired by the sudden eruption of creative urges, he had no inhibitions about drawing and doodling on the white walls of those temporary dwellings. On one occasion, his landlord got upset. He ordered Picasso to pay him a penalty fee so that he could have the sketches painted over. Given the fact that Picasso ultimately became the bestselling artist of all time, that landlord may have wished he’d left the squiggles intact. In every way you can imagine, Capricorn, don’t be like that landlord in the coming week. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18)
“I was often in love with something or someone,â€? wrote Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz. “I would fall in love with a monkey made of rags. With a plywood squirrel. With a botanical atlas. With an oriole. With a ferret. With the forest one sees to the right when riding in a cart. With human beings whose names still move me.â€? Your task, Aquarius, is to experiment with his approach to love. Make it a fun game. See how often you can feel adoration for unexpected characters and creatures. Be infatuated with curious objects . . . with snarky internet memes . . . with eeting phenomena like storms and swirling ocks of birds and candy spilled on the oor. Your mission is to supercharge your lust for life.
PISCES (February 19–March 20)
Scientists in Brazil discovered a huge new body of water 13,000 feet beneath the Amazon River. It’s completely underground. Named the Hamza River, it moves quite slowly, and is technically more of an aquifer than a river. It’s almost as long as the Amazon, and much wider. In accordance with the astrological omens, Pisces, I’m making the Hamza River your symbol of the week. Use it to inspire you as you uncover hidden resources. Meditate on the possibility that you have within you a secret reservoir of vitality that lies beneath your well-known sources. See if you can tap into deep feelings that are so deep you’ve been barely conscious of them.
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