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BY STETT HOLBROOK

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ne of my favorite parts of my job as editor at the Bohemian is working with artists and photographers to create each week’s cover. The cover almost always relates to our feature story and is designed to be eye-grabbing from up to 10 feet away and make you say, “Hey, that looks interesting. I better pick that up and read it.”

For our fall literature issue last month, I wanted an artist to illustrate the winning entry in our annual fiction contest, “The God’s Eye” by Jeff Cox. I reached out to Brooklyn illustrator extraordinaire Danny Hellman. He’s inked work for dozens of magazines and newspapers. I sent him the winning entry, an Agatha Christie–esque story about a stolen jewel, and asked him to render a scene from it. I thought the illustration he sent me was spot-on.

It shows a woman on her knees looking for the missing jewel while a sinister man with a gun looms in a doorway behind her. A big eyeball floats between them. (Spoiler alert if you haven’t read the story: the thief stashed the jewel in the empty socket behind his glass eye, hence the eye on the cover). But that’s not what some readers saw.

I got calls and letters complaining that the image was “sexist,” “salacious” and “detestable.” One writer said the image portrayed an impending rape. Does a woman on the floor immediately connote sex or rape? Could there be another meaning? Not in the mind of these readers. Sexist and disgusting. Case closed. Never mind they didn’t actually read the short story to which it referred.

Alternative weeklies are known for publishing some pretty provocative stuff, and by that measure I think the illustration was rather tame. I’ve seen more sex and violence on the cover of magazines in the supermarket checkout line.

Violence against women is real and is not something I take lightly. The cover image drew on the tradition of pulp fiction and was intended to be visually striking and puzzling enough to get readers to open the paper to find out what was going on. “What’s up with that eyeball?” To readers who were offended and saw nothing but sex and violence, consider the possibility that your interpretation was wrong.

Stett Holbrook is the editor of this paper.

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.

More Beef with ‘Beef’

It is unfortunate that Stett Holbrook waited until the very end of his article “Eat More Beef” (Oct. 22) to bring up the most interesting—and disturbing—aspect of this story. Nicolette Hahn Niman urges others to eat meat, but “when pressed,” admits that “she feels too strongly about animals to eat them.”

Hahn Niman admits she’s a vegetarian due to her “really strong affinity for animals,” implying that anyone with a strong affinity for animals would be uncomfortable choosing to eat them. It seems some part of Hahn Niman feels it’s wrong to kill an animal no matter how good meat may be.

Stett Holbrook barely scratches the surface of this blatant contradiction.

Why? Isn’t this exactly the kind of disturbing disconnect that journalists are supposed to investigate?

SUSANNA PRAETZEL Petaluma

Compassion is what one feels in response to the suffering of others, and it motivates a desire to help.

Compassion is often regarded as having an emotional aspect to it, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, justice and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature and its application understood as an activity based on sound judgment. The etymology of “compassion” is Latin, meaning “co-suffering.”

More involved than simple empathy, compassion commonly gives rise to an active desire to alleviate another’s suffering. Compassion is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism. In ethical terms, the expression down the ages of the so-called Golden Rule often embodies the principle of compassion: Do to others what you would have them do to you.

Compassion is considered in almost all the major religions as among the greatest of virtues.

Compassion is what is missing in the cover story of the Oct. 22 issue of the Bohemian. For myself and for the millions of others who work to free the other animals from our abattoirs, feedlots, heifer huts, auction yards and other places of exploitation, compassion is a great freeing of the soul.

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret will be playing Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Summerfield at 6:30pm. Strengthen your compassion by joining us.

DIAN HARDY Sebastopol

The author of Defending Beef loses a lot of credibility even before the first page by misuse of the word “sustainable.”

Most environmental scientists agree we are way past our sustainability level with regard to the human population and the resources we consume, even under the best of circumstances.

The fact that we are in the beginning to middle stages of a mass extinction event belies the reality of our unsustainable population. Are we really supposed to believe that eating beef produced the way Nicolette Hahn Niman says it should be will do anything to stop that mass extinction? The main threat to the environment from anthropogenic sources these days is loss of biodiversity. Beef ranchers have a reputation for shooting mountain lions or any other animal that threatens their herd. Is that good for biodiversity?

The United Nations is not the only group doing research on CO2 emissions from livestock. According to a team of scientists led by Akifumi Ogino from the National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science in Tsukuba, Japan, the production of one kilogram of beef causes the same amount of greenhouse gas as driving a car 160 miles. And those calculations do not include emissions from managing the farm equipment and transporting the meat.

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In these times of extended drought, the choice is obvious for me.

In my range-management class at the SRJC, we went on a ďŹ eld trip to Joe Pozzi’s beef ranch. According to Mr. Pozzi, if you are raising cattle in Sonoma County, you will have your cows on grain 120 days a year. It takes 15 times the amount of grain fed to a cow to get the same amount of protein from a vegetable source. If you apply the 120/364 ratio to the 15 times amount, you still come up with ďŹ ve times more grain production to get your protein from beef. Since agriculture is the No. 1 cause of water pollution, the eating beef argument still isn’t very appetizing, environmentally speaking.

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Shock and Disgust The cover of your fall literature Issue was so woman-hating and insulting that I was shocked to see it. I can’t imagine the reasoning that went into perpetuating impending rape against a woman. I guess you thought it was enjoyable for some men. But you disgust and turn off women with your detestable picture.

SANDY TATE

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short short time time frame,” frame,” says says Sgt. Sgt. Cecile Cecile Focha, Focha, public public information inform mation officer officer with the the Sonoma Sonoma County County Sheriff’s Sheriff ’s Office. wee ar aree ta taking Office. “In response, response, w king a progressive progressive stance stance to analyze analyze the the circumstances circumstances and a d evaluate an evaluate the the current current custodial custodial and and medical medical procedures.” procedures.”

Rhonda Rhonda Jean Jean Everson Everrson died Oct. 18 in a cell cell she’d she’d been placed going through placed in while while goin ng thr ough withdrawal, withdrawal, and and was was reportedly reportedly in the the cell cell from from Friday Friday night through through

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Sept. 28, and and Paz Diego Armando Armando De P az died in hiss cell Oct. hi cell O ct. 8. The The fourth fourth inmate, inmate, Charles Ch arles Weathers, Weathers, died at Sutter Sutter Medical M edical Center Center Sept.

Sept. 23 23 after being transferred bein g tran nsferred there there from from the the North Facility.

N orth County County Detention F acility.

A review review of documents documents raises raises questionss aabout factors that question bout fa ctors th at may may have played h ave pl ayed a role role in the the cluster cluster of deaths: de aths:

• An understaffed un nderstaffed jail where where officials officials are are forced forced to work work up to 60 overtime overrtime hours hours a month. month.

• Gov. Gov. Brown’s Br B own’s “r “realignment” ealignment” solution thee state’ state’ss solution n to th overcrowded crisis, overcrowded prison prison cri sis, which has put which h as p ut aadditional dditional pressure pressurre on county county lockups’ mental mental and and medical-health medical-health services.

Realignment services. s R ealignment was was Brown’s Brown’s 2011 solution solution to a U.S. U.S S. Supreme Supreme Court Court order order to o depopulate depopulate its unconstitutionally unconstitutionally overcrowded overcrowded state prisons by moving prrisons b ym oving prisoners prisoners e to ccounty ounty facilities. facilities.

• The The county’s county’s for-profit for-profit medical-services provider medical-services pr ovider and and its eye eye on o the the bottom line line and and a healthy healthy return return for for investors. investors.

The The Monterey-based Monter o ey-based CFMG CFMG is is the the largest largest g for-profit for-profit provider provider of mental mental and and medical medical health health services thee state. services in i th state. According According to its website, CFMG web bsite, CF MG ccontracts ontracts with 65 detention deetention centers centers in 27 counties countiees around around the the state— serving 16,000 serving 16 6,000 inmates inmates while while providing providing medical medical health health services services to roughly percent thee roughly 90 per cent of th state’s state’ t t ’s local loc l cal lockups. l k Napa Napa County County also also contracts contracts with CFMG CFMG for for medical medical services services in its lockups. lock kups. Marin Marin County County relies relies on county county health health workers workers to provide provide the th he services. services. he state le he leader ader in outsourced o u ourced inm uts inmate ate h health ealth sservices e ervic es operates un under der the umbrella global th he um b ell br ella off a huge h glob l bal private private equity eq quity firm. In 2013, CFMG CFMG entered en ntered into a “strategic “strategic investment” investment” with H.I.G. H.I.G. Capital, Capital, which has offices which h as offic es in San San Francisco Francisco and portfolio and an asset ass s et portf olio of aabout bout $17 billion. $17 billion n. According According to the the Monterey Montereyy Herald, Herald d,, it signed signed

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with CFMG in August, with a first-year outlay of $6.5 million.

The extension allows for annual increases pegged to the consumer price index, which means the latest contract is worth at least $32 million—in a jail inadequately staffed by overworked corrections officials forced to work overtime.

Three deaths in three weeks at the Sonoma County jail raise questions about how inmates are cared for.

Business has been good for CFMG in Sonoma County. Its 2000 contract was for $3.1 million a year; by 2014, it was charging taxpayers $6.5 million annually for healthcare services.

Both the Sonoma County Behavioral Health Department and the Sonoma County branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provide mental health services to the jail, which makes the deaths more puzzling, given the level of attention paid to county inmates with mental health issues.

Sheriff’s department spokesperson Focha stresses that “there is close communication about an individual’s medical and mental health to insure that he/she is provided quality, appropriate resources and continuity of care.”

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ourtney Puckett is the program coordinator for NAMI Sonoma County, and she applauds Sonoma County for what she calls proactive and innovative approaches to its mentally ill inmates. Puckett cites several outreach programs and

other efforts officials have made to keep inmates healthy while they’re incarcerated. The alliance provides clinicians to the jail as part of its nonprofit mission; it doesn’t get paid.

“Our general concern, whether it’s at the national, state or local level, is a cultural one: the criminalization of mental health,” says Puckett. “But we truly believe that the county health department and the sheriff’s department are using innovative approaches. Our county has taken a lot of steps in the right direction,” she says. Part of the reason, she says, is because of a well-documented history of mental and medical health scandals at the jail.

“They’ve said, ‘It’s an issue, address it, and be proactive about it,’” says Puckett.

After a string of deaths at the Sonoma County jail in the late 1990s, the county ended a contract with the St. Louis–based Correctional Medical Services and re-contracted with CFMG in 2000 (the company had earlier provided medical services for several years). The CFMG contract was renewed in 2008, and again in August. The county renewed the contract while acknowledging that CMFG’s bid was higher than two others under consideration and that the higher bid was the result of higher average salaries and benefits paid out by the company.

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as everything done to prevent the jail deaths?

How did Stewart manage to hang himself?

Corrections officials, under best practices standards set out by the U.S. Department of Justice, should be trained in the use of a “cut-down tool,” used when inmates try to hang themselves.

Focha says correctional deputies are trained, and that the equipment is “readily available to personnel” at both adult detention centers.

Focha says that Stewart had been held in a “mental health module for a period of time” before apparently killing himself in his cell, and that Everson was in a specialized unit for ) 10

DEBR IEFER How Low Can You Go? The ARCO station near the Soco coffeehouse in Santa Rosa was charging $3.26 for a gallon of super-premium gas on Monday night, as local media outlets revved up the ol’ engines on a tried-and-true story: “Residents Reflect Cheerily on Lower Gas Prices, and Hope They Go Even Lower.”

That was the gist of one happypants story Debriefer read in the Marin Independent Journal this week, the newspaper of record in a hyper-progressive county.

Wait a minute. Aren’t those people supposed to be supportive of higher gas prices as a way to get us out of cars and looking for non–fossil fuel solutions? What’s with you, Marin?

Which is to say: Why can’t the rest of Marin be more like Bolinas? That’s of course the West Marin poster-child town for utopic engagement with the petro-devil. The hippie freaks of Bolinas subsidize a whole commune’s worth of low-income downtown housing with sales from BoGas, where a gallon is still over $5, despite steep declines elsewhere.

Our friends at AAA report that the national average for a gallon of premium is now $3.34, down 30 cents from a month ago. In California, a gallon of high-test dropped from $3.88 to $3.50 over that same time. If you pay cash, the Santa Rosa Arco will sell you a gallon of regular for less than $3.

Here’s a thought for Marin County officials: Take a page from Bolinas, buy up all the gas stations in the county, jack the prices skyhigh, and build some affordable housing with the proceeds as you nervously chuckle at the death threats. Otherwise, stop complaining that people are living in their cars in Mill Valley.

—Tom Gogola

The Bohemian started as The Paper in 1978.

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several jail contracts soon after the “strategic investment” with H.I.G. Capital.

One of the obvious questions for investigators is whether sick inmates pay the price for a healthy return on investment—but it’s unclear whether they’ll ask it.

They should. California Forensic Medical Group is in the midst of a federal lawsuit that originated in 2013. Company founder Dr. Taylor Fithian and CFMG, according to an April report in the Monterey Herald, are “the target of a high-profile federal lawsuit alleging unconstitutional and ‘systematically’ poor medical care at Monterey County Jail.”

That story, by reporter Julia Reynolds, noted that the Monterey lawsuit was of a similar nature to a 2004 lawsuit in Yolo County that CFMG lost.

In Monterey, Reynolds cited a federal court deposition given

by Dr. Mike Puisis, a medicalcorrections expert: “It appears that [Monterey County Jail] is systematically denying necessary medication to patients with chronic disease.”

California Forensic Medical Group did not respond to a request for comment by deadline.

The 2013–14 Sonoma County Grand Jury report offered recommendations that “focus on the sheriff’s office, encouraging it to continue efforts to address the impact of realignment and to address the needs of inmates with health problems.”

In a recent Facebook post, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “The Grand Jury and the Sheriff agreed that the State’s Realignment Program continues to pose challenges to our adult detention facilities.

Also, inmates with medical and mental health issues make significant demands on [Main Adult Detention Facility] staff and facilities. In addition to these issues, the mandatory overtime is an increasing burden for correctional personnel.”

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inmates undergoing withdrawal when she was found dead.

Focha could not answer a question about how often Everson had been checked on over the weekend by deputies or other staffers, citing the ongoing investigation.

‘We are confident in our practices, procedures and tools regarding our working relationship with CFMG.’ Best-practice guidelines stress that inmates under mental duress are supposed to be monitored at least once every half-hour. This might be a challenge at a jail where, as the Sonoma Grand Jury reported, the ratio of prisoners to guards is 60 to 1 at the main lockup. A 10-to-1 ratio was cited as the “standard” by author Janice Van Cleve, who has written extensively on the privatization of American corrections facilities.

Focha says CFMG personnel were assigned to treat the four inmates who died, but couldn’t provide any more detail. “There is a current investigation pending. We are not providing details about specific tasks and personnel.”

Focha was asked if the sheriff’s office was concerned about whether CFMG had fulfilled its contractual obligations, in light of the four deaths. “We are confident in our practices, procedures and tools regarding the working relationship with CFMG,” she responded, noting that the jail is considered a “model institution with best practice systems in place.”

USING HIS NOODLE Chef Tony Ounpamornchai blends flavors of Southeast Asia and the west at SEA Noodle Bar.

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gave up on Thai food. It seems like every Thai restaurant serves the same stuff—green, red and yellow curries. Pad Thai. Fish cakes. Lemongrass-coconut chicken soup. Beef salad.

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I like pad prik king as much as the next guy, but what seemed like an exciting new cuisine 25 years ago has grown predictable.

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Rosa’s four-month-old SEA Noodle Bar, I went with low expectations.

The Coddingtown Mall location didn’t promise any new culinary frontiers, but the first spoonful of spicy beef noodle soup shut me up. The place is good.

Chef Tony Ounpamornchai owns the beloved SEA Thai Bistro in Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village. “SEA” stands for Southeast Asian and refers to Ounpamornchai’s use of neighboring ingredients and preparations. He also cooks with local and Western ingredients too.

Maybe it’s because he’s willing to cross borders that his noodle restaurant is so appealing. And for me, it’s all about the noodles.

The best thing about the noodles are the deeply flavorful broths that borrow from Vietnam’s tradition of noodle soups like pho and bun bo Hue. Indeed, the spicy beef noodle soup ($13), with its bone marrow broth and inclusion of gelatinous bits of beef tripe, is decidedly pho-like.

The spicy lemongrass noodle soup with wild prawns ($14) swims in an electric, lemongrass,

galangal root and kaffir-limeleaf infused broth. I was pleased the prawns didn’t come from a noxious farmed operation, but when I asked where they came from the answer was “the Pacific.”

That’s kinda vague.

My other favorite was the lamb curry noodles ($15), thin slices of tender lamb, water spinach, pickled mustard greens, bean sprouts and half a hard-boiled egg.

The vegetable broth is enriched with coconut milk and yellow curry, and the crunchy tang of the pickled mustard greens is a great counterpoint.

The menu offers a choice of noodles: thin or thick rice, mung bean and egg noodles. I tried them all but liked the springy bite of the thin egg noodles best.

The rest of the menu is good, but not as strong as the noodles.

The rice bowls are fine but don’t add up to much, just some wokfried ingredients served over rice. The deconstructed pad Thai noodle ($15) with its constituent elements of organic chicken, prawns and tofu arranged around the plate was a novel presentation but otherwise unremarkable.

From the list of starters, the duck spring rolls ($9) are fine but nothing special. Thai papaya salad ($8) falters because its star ingredient should be pucker-tart and crisp but tastes more like the wedge of cabbage it’s served with.

My favorite by far was the superb pork cheek potstickers ($8).

The restaurant is a great looker.

The pendant, glass-domed lights and framed artwork suspended by wire give the place a cool, urbane feel, while the dark wood accents add a warm, handsome touch. The rectangular bar in the center of the room (which has a solid lineup of beer and wine) completes the look.

I know somewhere there is a Thai restaurant that breaks from the norm and serves lesser-known, regional dishes that go well beyond pad Thai and curry. But until then, I’ll take SEA Noodle’s Bar’s unconventional approach.

SEA Noodle Bar 268 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa. 707.521.9087.

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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 Fish and chips. $. A dingy hole in the wall–just like a real chippy! This popular lunch spot offers perfectly cooked fish and chips to eat in or take out.

Open daily. 7530 Commerce Blvd, Cotati. 707.792.0982.

$$. Chef Louis Maldonado’s market-driven menu includes such creative dishes as chickpea-crusted avocado, slow-cooked beef petite tender, and Spanish octopus with bonito brioche, daikon radish, snap peas, and charred japapeno vinigrette. Lunch, Thursday-Monday; dinner daily. 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.7222.

Chloe’s French Cafe

Trattoria Lupo Italian. $$.

French. $. Hearty French fare, decadent desserts and excellent selection of French and California wines.

Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri. 3883 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3095.

Reliable home-style Italian cooking. Dinner, TuesSun. 4776 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.539.0260.

Cape Cod Fish & Chips

Gaia’s Garden Vegetarian. $. International buffet with simple, homestyle food for just a few bucks, including curry and dahl, enchiladas, eggplant parmesan and homemade bread. Lunch and dinner daily.

1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

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Traditional Italian and Local Seafood at Affordable Prices SERVING DINNER Wednesday–Sundays (Saturday Piano Bar) ~ Full Bar, Fireside Lounge, Outdoor Patio ~ Featuring Sonoma County Wines ~ Spectacular Sunset Views ~ Winemaker Dinner Series featured Monthly ~ Groups and Receptions Welcome

Gypsy Cafe Diner. $$.

Breakfast all day and excellent lunch featuring eggs Benedict, chilaquiles and pulled-pork sandwiches. Friday night dinners feature signature fried chicken, fresh local fish, burgundy pot roast, Diestel turkey meatloaf and organic spinach ravioli. Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Mon; dinner, Fri. 162 N Main St, Sebastopol.

707.861.3825.

Khoom Lanna Thai. $$.

Outstanding Thai dishes and seasonal specialties with an authentic cooking style. Fresh ingredients, serene dining room, convenient Railroad Square location. Lunch and dinner daily. 107 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8424.

Maguire’s Pub Irish pub.

Inn at the Tides 800 Hwy One, Bodega Bay 707.875.2751 www.InnattheTides.com

Spoonbar Regional cuisine.

$-$$. Pub food–burgers, fish and chips, hearty salads.

Breakfast, Sat-Sun; lunch, Fri-Sun; dinner, Tues-Sun. 145 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.762.9800.

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 Arigatou Japanese Food to Go Japanese. $.

Cheap, delicious and ready to go.

Lunch and dinner daily. Miracle Mile Plaza, 2046 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.453.8990.

Bubba’s Diner Homestyle American. $-$$. Comforting Momma-style food like fried green tomatoes, onion meatloaf and homey chickenfried steak with red-eye gravy in a restaurant lined with cookbooks and knickknacks.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun; breakfast and lunch, Tues. 566 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.459.6862.

Copita Tequileria y Comida Mexican. $$.

California-inspired preparation of traditional Mexican fare, including spit-roasted chicken, homemade tamales and “eight-hour” carnitas. Some ingredients are sourced from the restaurant’s own organic

garden. Lunch and dinner daily. 739 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.7400.

Il Piccolo Caffe Italian. $$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalito’s spirited waterfront. Breakfast and lunch daily. 660 Bridgeway, Ste 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195.

Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. Lunch and dinner daily. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo.

415.457.7700.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Brewpub. $$.

Pub grub gets a pub-cuisine facelift. Lunch, Wed-Sun; dinner daily. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Marin Brewing Co Pub food. $-$$. Excellent soups, salads, pub grub and awardwinning pork-beer sausage.

Lunch and dinner daily.

1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.

Pier 15 American. $$. Fun, tucked-away old-fashioned spot overlooking hidden harbor.

Great place for breakfast at a bar, too. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, SatSun. 15 Harbor St, San Rafael.

415.256.9121.

Sol Food Puerto Rican. $.

Flavorful, authentic and homestyle at this Puerto Rican eatery, which is as hole-in-thewall as they come. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. San Rafael locations: 811 Fourth St; 901 & 903 Lincoln Ave. 415.451.4765. Mill Valley location: 401 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.1986.

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 All Seasons Californian. $$-$$$. A Calistoga institution specializing in fresh, seasonal wine country cuisine. 1400 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.9111.

Angèle Restaurant & Bar French. $$$. Thoroughly French, but not aggressively so. Lunch and dinner daily.

540 Main St, Napa. 707.252.8115.

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Brannan’s Grill California cuisine. $$-$$$.

Creative cuisine in handsome Craftsman setting. Lunch and dinner daily. 1374 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.2233.

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.

Carpe Diem Wine Bar Californian. $-$$. Right in the heart of downtown Napa, Carpe Diem’s contemporary and innovative menu includes a variety of seasonal flatbreads, an ostrich burger, the famed short-rib sliders and much more. Over 45 wines by the glass, six draft beers and an impressive reserve wine list round out this warm, inviting space. Dinner daily. 1001 Second St., Napa.

707.224.0800.

Celadon Global comfort food. $$. Relaxed sophistication in intimate neighborhood bistro setting by the creek. Superior wine list. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 500 Main St, Ste G, Napa.

707.254.9690.

Checkers California. $$.

Perfect casual spot for dinner before the movie. Try the panéed chicken and butternut squash ravioli. Lunch and dinner daily. 1414 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9300.

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen Eclectic. $$-$$$. As comfortable as it sounds, with a rich and varied melting pot of a menu. Lunch and dinner daily.

1327 Railroad Ave, St Helena.

707.963.1200.

Redd California cuisine. $$$$$. Rich dishes balanced by subtle flavors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 6480 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2222.

SMALL BITES

Forget Turkey— Go for Crab The recreational crab season opened this past weekend and it’s already got me thinking about Thanksgiving.

I’ve always threatened to switch from turkey to Dungeness crab for Thanksgiving, but the idea never passes muster with my family traditionalists. But crab makes much more sense.

Crab season is in full swing come Thanksgiving, and cooking up a big mess of crab strikes me as a great way to celebrate autumn on the West Coast. There isn’t a season for turkey; they’re available as long as the grocery store is open. And most of the turkey we consume is factoryfarmed trash, pumped up on antibiotics and bred for breasts so large the birds have to be artificially inseminated because their overly large chests prevent them from mating naturally. I don’t think our prim pilgrim forefathers would approve. Plus, it’s hard to stuff yourself silly with crab like we do with turkey.

You could buy your crab cracked and cooked, but I like to do it myself. I’ve experimented with several ways of cooking crab, and here’s what I think works best: Take a live crab and lay it on its back. With a heavy, sharp knife, cut the crab in half.

This kills the crab instantly and strikes me as more humane than throwing it alive into a boiling pot of water. Once cut in two, separate the legs and body meat from the shell and all those crabby guts and stuff.

This makes for a cleaner tasting crab and easier handling once it’s cooked. I love Old Bay seasoning. Throw some of that in the pot and cook for about 10 minutes.

In truth, we’ll probably have turkey on Thanksgiving like everyone else. But if I can’t have crab as the main course, perhaps I can sneak it in as a side dish.

On a more serious note, my sincere condolences to the families of the four crab fishermen who lost their lives off Bodega Bay Saturday. Next time you enjoy a meal of crab, think of them and the fishermen who put themselves at risk to bring good food to the table.—Stett Holbrook

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California. $-$$. An upscale ’cue joint with a high-end chef and high-end ingredients.

Gorgeous chipotle-braised short ribs and pulled pork.

Lunch and dinner daily.

3900-D Bel Aire Plaza, Napa.

707.224.6600.

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Sangiovese, Moscato di Fresco, and Randy Rhoads Cab. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. Daily 11am–5pm. $10 tasting fee. 707.280.4658.

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24691 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale. Tasting 10:30–4:30 daily; $5 fee. 707.894.3389.

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Michel-Schlumberger Highly recommended, but by appointment only. The family has been making wine in France for 400 years. Wellknown for Chardonnay.

4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.433.7427.

Occidental Road Cellars High-end clients Lunch specials start at $7.95 Includes soup or salad Mon-Fri only

Open 7 days a week Sun-Th 11:30-9:30 Fri-Sat 11:30-10:00 525 4th Street(Upstairs) 707.526.3939

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best. 2064 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Building 7, Sebastopol. By appointment, Saturday 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

707.874.9470.

Quivira Winery Certified biodynamic producer that promotes creek stewardship and steelhead-salmon-habitat restoration. Dry Creek Zinfandel is a regular favorite; Mourvèdre and other RhĂ´ne varietals are outstanding. As the steelhead have lately rediscovered, Quivira is worth returning to year after year. 4900 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. 800.292.8339.

Spann Vineyards Ninety percent of Spann wines are distributed out of state, leaving a little aside for this off-thePlaza tasting room. Malbec, Mourvedre and Mayacamas Cab; the take-home bargain is a $20 blend. Photography gallery adds visual interest.

111 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Open daily, noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6pm. Tasting fee.

707.933.8343.

Timber Crest Farms Animal labels abound at Peterson Wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expanded tasting room adjacent the cellar. Is that a Jackalope, or is that just the Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel? Also on hand is Papapietro-Perry and the six Family Wineries of Dry Creek.

Dashe Cellars crafts mainly powerful Zinfandels and other reds. At Kokomo Winery, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the reds. Also look for Mietz Cellars, Lago di Merlo and Collier Falls. 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

Tasting rooms generally open daily from around 11am to 4:30pm. 707.433.0100.

707.431.7568.

N A PA CO U N TY Beaulieu Vineyard History in a glassful of dustâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm.

Tastings $15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$20; Reserve Room, $35. 707.967.5233.

Chateau Montelena The winery triumphed at the 1976 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Judgment of Parisâ&#x20AC;? tasting where French judges, quelle horreur, found that they had awarded top honors to a California contender.

1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga.

Open daily, 9:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

707.942.5105.

Frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leap Winery A good story is nearly as important as good wine; Frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leap does a neat job on both. As you wind through the vineyard, the frog pond and the rustic 1884 winery, your tour guide finds bottles along the way, like Easter eggs. Dry-farming, who knew, can produce a beverage more thirst-quenching than water. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford. Daily, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

Tastings, $20; tours Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, $20. 707.963.4704.

Inglenook Vineyard Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new at Inglenook? Very little. The iconic stone building, robed in green vines, appears exactly as it did in 1890. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news, and all thanks to owner Francis Ford Coppola.

Still living up to Gustave Niebaumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream of fine wine to rival France, the oncebeloved Inglenook is putting out the goods once again.

1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Daily, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm.

Reservations for tour and tasting ($50) recommended; none required for bistro and exhibits. 707.968.1161.

Mumm CuvĂŠe Napa 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 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm daily.

Tasting $6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$20; Oak Terrace $30. 707.967.7700.

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Grape-based Hanson organic vodka is on the up-and-up BY JAMES KNIGHT

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on’t waste your time.” That was the advice liquor distributors gave Scott Hanson about his organic vodka idea. “People don’t care about organic spirits.”

Hanson went ahead anyway, piled on glutenfree and non-GMO certifications and joined One Percent for the Planet. It may be the crunchiest vodka on the planet—and distributors are lining up for it.

A Marin-based artist-entrepreneur turned movie producer, Hanson got interested in spirits while working on the Prohibition-themed film Lawless. “We learned a lot about whisky-making in the process,” he says. Meanwhile, several of his sons who had studied grape vodka in France approached him about starting a craft spirits company. After trying out various grapes, filtration and distillation processes, and enlisting the help of celebrity mixologist Tony AbouGanim, they settled on a formula.

This year, the family crushed nearly a hundred tons of organic grapes at a facility in Sonoma, doing much of the work themselves, through distilling the wine (while vodka is usually made from grain, grape vodka is not the same as brandy or grappa) and handmarking the text-heavy, candid labels.

Hanson says he loves it when people blind-taste his vodka against Grey Goose. Last week, Bohemian staff gamely took up the challenge. We sussed out the Hanson from two similarly priced brands immediately. Chopin Polish potato vodka embarrassed its price point, reeking of straight-up rubbing alcohol. Grey Goose had a neutral aroma, a quality mouthfeel and hinted of grain.

Sweet-toned and fruity in contrast, Hanson original vodka is slick on the palate, with slight notes of berry-flavored mineral water.

Sipped from shot-sized cups, it was clearly preferred—for mixing, with caveats. The cool-toned Goose might work better for some cocktails, while the Hanson might nicely complement the bitter olive in an ice-cold martini.

We also tasted Hanson cucumber-flavored vodka. The vegetal, rindy aroma reminded tasters of cucumber water; some said they prefer their cuke vodka less “sweet.” Vodka tonic, I say. The gingerflavored vodka is made with fresh, macerated ginger, and smells it.

Nicely spicy, made for a Moscow Mule.

Like the pith of peeled, mandarin oranges to some, Tang to others, Hanson mandarin-flavored vodka split the vote. Irish coffee hits it right for the Hanson espresso-flavored vodka, because the coffee aroma is authentic. Also evoking chocolate liqueur and Kahlúa, this might garnish some vanilla ice cream—like Straus Family, certified organic and non-GMO, for instance.

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t’s a warm Central Valley evening when Sir Samurai drives down the highway toward Modesto, an hour and a half away from his home in Sacramento. The 41-year-old is making the rounds again. Next weekend, he’ll be in Reno, but tonight, with a warm breeze whipping through his long hair, he sets his eyes south.

It’s near dusk when he arrives at the squat multipurpose building.

The lights in the parking lot are on—mostly. A handful of cars already litter the lot, and Sir Samurai spots his partner, Drake Frost, the other half of the Honor Society. As they walk in through the side door marked “Wrestlers Only,” Sir Samurai sees his stage for the night, a mass of steel beams, tightly wound ropes and wooden planks covered by canvas mats.

If you only know names like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin or Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, you’ve barely scratched the surface of the pro wrestling world.

Punk bands don’t have anything on the life of independent professional wrestlers like Sir Samurai, who endure a hard road for a relatively small amount of glory and almost zero money.

“Jobbers,” as the working-class pros are called, practically live on the road and will drive long hours to get the chance for just 20 minutes in the ring.

For over 50 years, independent federations have been holding matches and bringing live action to enthusiastic crowds throughout the country. In California alone, dozens of promotions, like Sir

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Samurai’s Supreme Pro Wrestling out of Sacramento, operate in small towns and big cities alike, though professional wrestling has largely been absent in the annals of North Bay sports history. Until now.

On Nov. 14, Phoenix Pro Wrestling, the newest wrestling promotion in the Bay Area, will make its debut in Petaluma at the Phoenix Theater.

Phoenix Rising Phoenix Pro Wrestling is the brainchild of KWTF radio founder and event organizer Josh Drake, who hosts a popular weekly gaming event in Petaluma as well. Working alongside Phoenix Theater booker and filmmaker Jim Agius and Sir Samurai’s Supreme Pro Wrestling federation, Drake plans on reshaping public opinion of this niche entertainment and aims to build the first successful wrestling institution in the North Bay. “There is no wrestling north of Oakland or west of Sacramento.

There have only been a handful of shows up here and nothing sustained; no one has made it an institution,” says Drake.

For one night, Phoenix Pro Wrestling will transform the historic music venue into a sports arena for an all-ages, familyfriendly event celebrating the drama of live wrestling. Phoenix Pro Wrestling promises a clean and thrilling show.

Drake and Agius are handling the event promotion and production, with an almost obsessive focus on a professional look and attitude. Sir Samurai, a veteran promoter himself, is booking wrestlers from around the region. Phoenix Pro Wrestling will feature all the hallmarks of the classic wrestling events

that fans grew up with, from an authentic championship belt made out of leather and gold, to pre-match interviews and a cast of colorful characters.

“We’re giving the wrestlers an environment to thrive,” says Drake. “We’re setting the tone to look like an already established promotion, like the stuff we watched on TV. That’s how I like my wrestling.”

Phoenix Pro Wrestling will be filming the event for the web.

“Our idea with this show is to not only put on a great wrestling show for the audience in the room, we’re also trying to make episodic web television wrestling shows,” says Drake.

He shares a story about watching WCW’s Super Brawl I over 20 years ago on pay-perview. A tag-team championship match between Sting and Lex Luger and the Steiner Brothers was interrupted by the “Russian Nightmare” Nikita Koloff, who stormed the ring, bashing Sting.

“And that’s all cool,” says Drake.

“But what’s awesome is when Nikita Koloff bails, he goes into the back and the cameras follow him, and you see Sting coming for him and they start fighting it out back. And then they go out the door and start fighting in the parking lot, and it was like, ‘This is for real!’ I’m 10 years old and I’m thinking, this is the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen,” reminisces Drake.

“It went so much further than just wrestling in the ring. It made it bigger,” Drake continues. “And after that I didn’t play with my Ninja Turtles anymore. I wrestled with them. And every match went out of the ring. I think it’s the extra stuff that makes it so much more interesting.”

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Isn’t It Fake?

This isn’t the first time Drake has run a wrestling promotion at the Phoenix Theater. Back in 2006, there was the short-lived “Punk Slam” series, where wrestlers, including Sir Samurai, and punk rock bands shared the spotlight in an experimental blend of live concert and sports.

This time, Drake and Agius are solely focused on the sport and the storytelling that enthralls fans. “I’m interested in presenting it like a show: have interviews, motivations for why wrestlers want the title, simple stuff to give people time to get to know the characters, so it’s more meaningful when they see people they like wrestle in dangerous situations or when there’s something on the line,” says Drake.

“I tell people the first time I brought wrestling to the Phoenix, the audience was getting excited for headlocks and early pins.

I didn’t feel the need to do the big spectacle, though everyone still remembers when Adam Thornstowe did a Moonsault [backflip] off the skate ramp. We can work up to stuff, but we want the audience to be with us for the show,” he adds.

Agius says the video experience is what’s missing in most independent promotions, and that it unfairly detracts from the action. “There’re two types of people out there,” explains Agius.

“There are people who think wrestling is great, and people who think wrestling is dumb and would never give it a chance. Our position is, let your guard down a little and take a look. We’re going to treat it with respect, and try to get people into the idea of wrestling again,” he says.

“I notice there’s a stigma about wrestling fans too,” adds

BRING THE PAIN Carney-Ville’s own Jeckles the Jester will be laying down some patented Joke Slams at the Phoenix event.

Agius. “We had Mick Foley at the Phoenix back in August, and meeting him was an absolute joy, a dream I didn’t know I had come true, but people acted like, ‘You’re not really a wrestling fan, are you?’ Of course I am. Nobody argues that because Rambo is scripted they like the movie any less.”

So what of the fact that wrestling is scripted? It’s been almost two decades since the 1997 Montreal Incident, commonly called the “Montreal Screwjob” by fans, when owners of the popular World Wrestling Federation (now called World Wrestling Entertainment) manipulated the outcome of a match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michael, without Hart’s knowledge.

Long before the incident, it was already widely accepted

that wrestling was scripted, but this very public opening of the curtain angered many fans and disenfranchised others. Yet a new generation of fans has grown up in the new era of scripted wrestling, and Drake and Agius consider that perhaps the stigma of fakery may be a thing of the past.

“In talking to people, I find myself getting the whole ‘it’s fake’ thing out of the way, but are [the fans] actually the ones continuing the idea that people think it’s dumb because it’s fake? Maybe it’s not an issue anymore,” says Drake.

“People also think it’s dumb because it is dumb sometimes,” admits Agius. “There are shameful things that have happened, negative stuff which makes it look bad on a national level. Our goal is to have that be absent from our promotion. We

want to make it so you can bring your kids and your family and have a positive experience.”

In This Corner . . .

For the Phoenix event, Sir Samurai has assembled a bill of eclectic matches. Sir Samurai himself will tag team with Drake Frost once again as the Honors Society, and will take on the gruesome twosome of Will Rude and Damien Grundy, “two big jacked dudes,” as Sir Samurai describes them, who go by the tag-team name Cold Cold World. “We’ve never faced each other,” says Sir Samurai. “So we’re looking forward to that.” Watch for the Honors Society to unleash their signature double-team move, the 12 Stack Superplex, in which Sir Samurai jumps onto Drake’s shoulders and slams an opponent

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Also on the bill will likely be Virgil Flynn, described by Sir Samurai as one of the region’s best high flyers, taking on Marcus Lewis, a young, hungry wrestler making a name for himself with his aerial feats. Not to be missed is the match between Jeckles the Jester and CJ Curse. “They’re just two crazy wrestlers,” says Sir Samurai.

Expect a knockdown, drag-out slugfest there.

Adding to the color of the night’s matches, there will even be ringside announcing from “Big Time” Tim Livingston, the voice of the Sonoma Stompers baseball team, and color commentary by “Rudo” Eric Ritz, longtime musical director at Sonoma State University’s KSUN radio station. Both are rabid fans with encyclopedic wrestling knowledge.

For the Phoenix Theater, this

is a new chapter for a venue that has seen it all in a century’s time.

Under the management of Tom Gaffey, the building has acted as a valued community spot in Petaluma, and Agius and Drake would love to see it continue to be so. “The Phoenix is such a great resource, it should be doing a million more things than it’s doing,” says Agius.

“Anyone can come in and do anything,” Agius adds. “Anybody who has Tom’s phone number, which is listed on the website, can call him, and if you want to use that building for any crazy idea you have, you would be allowed to do it. So in the spirit of that, this is our crazy idea.”

Phoenix Pro Wrestling debuts Friday, Nov. 14, at the Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St,. Petaluma. 8pm. $2–$10. 707.762.3565

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For more than 20 years, Santa Rosa resident Okili Nguebari has dealt with an immigration nightmare. Originally from the People’s Republic of the Congo, he has been unable to return to his homeland for fear of deportation.

Here in the North Bay, Nguebari is well known in the community as the founder of the United Africa Club, which promotes cultural arts festivals and concerts highlighting African musicians. Now the community is giving back, holding a fundraising music festival to help Nguebari and, hopefully, the rest of his family here realize the dream of safely visiting the Congo and reconnecting with loved ones. Music from Danjuma & Onola, Midnight Sun Massive and others accompanies auctions, dinner and more. The festival takes place on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. 6pm. $20.

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Though he was born in Milwaukee, guitarist and songwriter Toulouse Engelhardt possess the soul of a Southern California beach bum, in all the right ways. His lightning-fast fingers play a sizzling surf rock that has astounded audiences and critics for 40 years. His genre-bending style defies expectations, and Engelhardt’s brand-new album, L’Esprit Jardins, is another acoustic trip through a spectrum of musical forms. This week, the performer makes his way to the North Bay for two shows. First, Engelhardt performs with opener Kurt Huget on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Redwood Cafe (8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati; 8:30pm; $8; 707.795.7868). Engelhardt then plays with opener Teja Gerken on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Fenix in San Rafael (919 Fourth St.; 6:30pm; $12; 415.813.5600).

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Quintessential Music The Napa Valley Music Associates have long provided quality year-round music instruction for children, building selfesteem and confidence in kids with student recitals and the annual Midsummer Music Camp. This week, the group hosts a benefit concert that features the acclaimed New York–based Virtuosi Quintet. Founded by soloist and chamber musician James Jeter in 1983, the quintet is celebrated for it dynamic performances and effortless cohesiveness. Taking their talents to the vineyards this time, the Virtuosi Quintet play at the NVMA’s “Autumn Winds” benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa. 3pm. $20. 707.927.4606.

Feast for Readers After Bram Stoker, the premier author of all things vampire is Anne Rice. Her Vampire Chronicles series, and most famously her 1976 debut novel Interview with a Vampire, have followed the various exploits of bloodsucking antihero Lestat, who returns in Rice’s new novel, Prince Lestat. Hailed as a return for Rice, the new novel finds the vampire world in chaos and Lestat at the center of the action.

Anne is not the only writer in the family, and her son, New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice, joins her in conversation this week in Santa Rosa. Copperfield’s Books presents an evening with the two authors on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Santa Rosa High School Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 5:30pm. $38 (includes a copy of Prince Lestat). 707.823.8991.

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FAMILY NAME Ziggy Marley performs at the Uptown Theatre in Napa on Sunday, Nov 9. See Concerts, p25.

FILM FEST, ANYONE? ‘Big in Japan’ features Seattle band Tennis Pro onscreen and in a live performance at the fest.

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What quake? The Napa Valley Film Festival rolls on BY CHRISTINA JULIAN

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ot even the rumble of the Napa quake could stop the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) from going off Nov. 12–16.

Mention the word “lounge” and images of cocktail-swilling swirl—much like you’d expect to feel after one too many drinks.

The 90-seat Lounge at the Napa River Inn will feature edgy flicks that are slightly off-kilter. Case

in point: Big in Japan. For Seattle rock band Tennis Pro, performing in their tennis whites hasn’t done it for them, so the band flees to Japan to resurrect their career in this semi-fictional story. Expect a live performance—sweatbands and mullets may be required.

Gone Doggy Gone follows a family whose beloved pooch has gone missing. Mudbloods will score with Potterheads, which demystifies the full-contact sport of Quidditch, once reserved for witches and wizards. Filmed in

San Francisco, Bar America, with Chris Candy, strikes a seedy and sweet chord when a bar-based webcast goes rogue and reveals the good and bad of social media.

The Napa Valley Film Festival will have plenty of sights for rubberneckers, with Mike Myers, Kevin Costner, Shailene Woodley (The Descendents), Michelle Monaghan, Jason Ritter, Angela Kinsey (The Office) and producer Harvey Weinstein expected to attend.

Mainstream film fans have

reason to dig in starting with Wednesday’s opening-night screening of The Imitation Game with Keira Knightley.

Downton Abbey fans can rally around Allen Leech, who will walk the red carpet for the film’s screening. On Thursday, Kevin Costner steps back into the spotlight for Black and White.

Costner will also be honored at Friday’s Celebrity Tribute, alongside Michelle Monaghan and film and Broadway star Jeremy Jordan.

In Supermensch, funnyman Mike Myers goes behind the camera to document the career of Shep Gordon, who built a career as a talent manager after a brush encounter with Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. Myers and the real Shep Gordon will roll down the red carpet before the Thursday screening at the Uptown.

Fans of Adult Swim co-creator Dan Harmon can get their fill at Harmontown, which follows Harmon on tour for his maniacal podcast of the same name. Tearjerking queen of the screen Shailene Woodley will be on hand for the Sunday showing of The Fault in Our Stars.

The documentary I’ll Be Me follows country crooner Glen Campbell on his final tour after a recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis effectively ended his career.

Campbell’s family will join in a Q&A after the final screening of the film.

Once you tire of all the screen talk, swirling and sipping await.

Yountville’s culinary stage serves a popcorn and wine pairing and the “We’re Drinking Merlot” panel with Wine Spectator’s James Laube, honors the 10-year anniversary of Sideways, which screens prior.

Visit napavalleyfilmfest.org for more info.

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How interesting that a show originally met with shock, disgust and accusations of moral depravity should today be embraced with warm and fuzzy affection and sighs of wistful nostalgia.

Of course, those who feel that way already know how raunchy a play it isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially with the addition of smutty â&#x20AC;&#x153;call backsâ&#x20AC;? shouted out tauntingly throughout the play by the audience.

In the high-energy production now playing at 6th Street Playhouse, which had a hit with the

musical last year and has wisely brought it back to the Studio, those call backs (delivered from a perch at the rear of the theater by stage manager Sarah Passemar and spotlight operator Emily Stryker) are a major part of the show, giving the whole enterprise some of its biggest laughs.

Returning from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production are Rob Broadhurst as the sexually omnivorous, crossdressing alien Dr. Frank N. Furter and Julianne Bradbury as the initially virginal Janet Weiss (call back: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slut!â&#x20AC;?). Also back is director Craig Miller, whose glee at staging this kind of material is evident in every detail.

Everyone else in the cast has been replaced (a number of them transplanted to 6th Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently ended Addams Family musical), and the changes actually make the show even better this time. As Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uptight ďŹ ancĂŠ Brad Majors (call back: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asshole!â&#x20AC;?), Mark Bradbury brings a manic energy that perfectly ďŹ ts the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s satirical vibe.

When Brad and Janet ďŹ nd themselves stranded in the rain, they take refuge at the castle where the doctor conducts experiments with his eerie servants Riff Raff (a spot-on Zack Howard) and Magenta (Abbey Lee, who begins the show with some outrageous acrobatics on a spinning hoop).

Fine work is also brought by Tim Hayes as the storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criminologist narrator, Rose Roberts as Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giddy groupie Columbia, Zac Schuman in the dual roles of brain donor Eddie and his scienceteacher uncle Dr. Scott, and Jared Newman as Rocky, the laboratorycreated boy toy of Frank N. Furter.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exactly a brilliant script, and the third act is a moody buzz-kill, but the songs rock throughout, and it really is fun to sit back, do a little time warp, and remember a time in the distant 1970s when being a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;badâ&#x20AC;? felt really, really good.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take some 10 viewings to properly enjoy its fantasy city of San Fransokyo. Torii arches top the caissons of the Golden Gate Bridge. Coit Tower is a pagoda. Everything meant to give the audience an oriental anxiety attack in 1982â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blade Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the neon, the noodle shops, the blimps, the ornamentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is here used to delight an audience of 2014.

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Moonlit Memoir

David J Haskins revisits Bauhaus in new book

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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As a bassist and songwriter, he and fellow members Peter Murphy (vocals), Daniel Ash (guitar) and brother Kevin Haskins (drums) are often regarded as the ďŹ rst ever goth rock band.

Bauhaus rode a tumultuous wave, and broke up in 1983. Haskins then formed the band Love & Rockets with Ash and his brother. More recently, Haskins has become a celebrated solo artist. His most recent album, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s An Eclipse of Ships, is a must-hear for fans old and new alike.

Now Haskins reaches back to the early days of his career and examines the rise and fall of Bauhaus in his new rock and roll memoir, Who Killed Mr. Moonlight?

Haskins reads from the book on Friday, Nov. 7, at Book Passage in Corte Madera, where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also play a few songs and engage the audience with a Q&A session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been living for most of my life,â&#x20AC;? says Haskins by phone from his home in Los Angeles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became a cathartic exercise, not that that was the initial intention, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it turned out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took me seven years to write [the book],â&#x20AC;? Haskins says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and, fortunately, I always keep journals and diaries, and I have these going back to 1980, so those were my little stepping stones to retread the trail,â&#x20AC;? explains Haskins.

With a wealth of memories written down, Haskins could recall a surprising amount of detail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were conversations I had written down verbatim, when they happened, if they were particularly spicy or over-the-top, so I had that to draw from,â&#x20AC;? says Haskins.

The book follows Bauhaus from the early days of â&#x20AC;&#x153;enthusiasm and naivetĂŠ,â&#x20AC;? says Haskins, to the painful end, a place Haskins found difficult to return to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very volatile relationship, that band; it fueled the music and it also fueled the calamitous explosions of emotion that would often end in violence, and ultimately led to the demise of the band,â&#x20AC;? says Haskins.

The memoirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title comes from a Bauhaus song that Haskins explains took on another meaning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Moonlight for us was representative of the mysterious, poetic side of the group. It was a representation of the entity of the band. So when I say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Who killed Mr. Moonlight?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saying who killed the band? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then,â&#x20AC;? Haskins teases, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you ďŹ nd out who killed Mr. Moonlight right at the end.â&#x20AC;?

David J Haskins reads from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Who Killed Mr. Moonlight?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Friday, Nov. 7, at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 7pm.

415.927.0960.

Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Dragon Smoke Super jam band features Eric Lindell, Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore and Robert Mercurio.

Nov 11, 8:30pm. $35. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Toulouse Engelhardt The gifted guitarist is joined by special guest Kurt Huget for a sizzling show. Nov 8, 8:30pm. $8. Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Sonoma County Bay Fest Catalyst, Emoney, LBZ, SimonSez and many more play. Nov 7, 8pm. $10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Tribute to Maya Angelou Benjamin Mertz, founder and director of the Gospel Noise!

Gospel Singers, composes music to some of Angelou’s poetry. Sung by Joanna Macy and Anita Barrows. Nov 8, 7:30pm. $20. Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.324.6021.

Vince Gill & the Time Jumpers Formed in 1998, this Nashville collective consists of a who’s who of country musicians, led

by Gill. Nov 8, 8pm. $49-$59.

Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Makana Internationally acclaimed Hawaiian slack guitar master is known for his musical talent and dedication to social issues.

Nov 8, 8pm. $14-$26. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Soul-O Solo performances by iconic performance artist Nina Wise and singer-songwriter Jane Siberry. Nov 7, 8pm. $27-$37.

Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

NAPA COUNTY Live in the Vineyard Train, Matt Nathanson, Blue

October, Marie Miller, Ingrid Michaelson and others perform over two days. Nov 7-8.

Sold-out. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville.

707.226.8742.

First Friday of every month, Larry Broderick Trio.

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Nov 7, Solid Air. Nov 9, Dinner Concert with Terry Garthwaite.

8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.

707.824.2030.

Green Music Center

The Jamaican star appears as part of his Fly Rasta Tour.

Nov 9, 8pm. $40-$75. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Nov 8-10, Santa Rosa Symphony: Poetic Inspiration.

1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

The Psychedelic Furs

Nov 6, Bada Boom Sideshow.

Nov 7, Junk Parlor. Nov 8, Beso Negro. Nov 10, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ REEM. Tues, open mic night. Wed, Brainstorm EDM show.

230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

Virtuosi Quintet Napa Valley Music Associates kick off their concert season with this New York City group performing a spectacular program of music. Nov 8, 3pm. $20-$25. Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, 1 Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa. 707-927-4606.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Annex Wine Bar Thurs-Sat, live music. 865 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.7779.

Arlene Francis Center Nov 9, 2pm, Student Recital with Ralph Cetola. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

Brixx Pizzeria Nov 8, Timothy O’Neil Band.

16 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.766.8162.

Chrome Lotus Fri, Sat, Live DJs. 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5643.

Coffee Catz Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Epicurean Connection Nov 5, Yardsale. Nov 6, Joe Herrschaft and Blue Music.

Nov 7, Kevin Russell and His So-Called Friends. Nov 8, Garen Patterson. Nov 9, Them Travelin’ Birds. Nov 12, Dagwood Blondies. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

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Alternative rock legends are joined by fellow indie favorites the Lemonheads. Nov 11, 8pm. $38-$45. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.226.7372.

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

HopMonk Sebastopol

Fri

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RANCHO NICASIO’S 16TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW featuring THE BLUES BROADS TRACY NELSON, DOROTHY MORRISON ANNIE SAMPSON & ANGELA STREHLI

Soulful, Rockin’ Harmonies 8:00

SHANA MORRISON Nov 8 Songwriter / Singer 8:30 Sat

SAN GERONIMO Nov 9 Hard Charging Americana Sun

4:00 / No Cover

DANNY CLICK & THE HELL YEAHS! Nov 15 Original Americana 8:30 Sat

THE WARREN BROS. WITH Nov 21 P AUL LIBERATORE AND THE LIBERATORS Fri

Original Americana 8:00 Best of the 60’s Nov 22 REVOLVER 8:30 Sat

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HopMonk Sonoma Nov 7, Tom Rhodes. Nov 8, Matt Bolton. Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

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Hotel Healdsburg Nov 8, Mark Levine Trio with Peter Barshay and Ron Marabuto. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Nov 7, the O Postive Festival with Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Main Street Station Nov 6, Susan Sutton Jazz Piano. Nov 7, Tomm Finn & the Finnaddicts. Nov 8, Jess Petty. Nov 12, Gypsy Cafe.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

Mc T’s Bullpen Nov 7, Pacific Haze. Sun, DJ Prodkt. Tues, Thurs, karaoke with Country Dan. 16246 First St, Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Nov 7, Sonoma Mountain Band. Nov 9, Tony Gibson and Dawn Angelosante. Second Tuesday of every month, open mic. Second Saturday of every month, Bluegrass Night. 464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Nov 6, Fortunate Youth and Element of Soul. Nov 6, the United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra. Nov 9, Michael Franti. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

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3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Quincyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nov 7, II Big. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park.

707.585.1079.

Redwood Cafe Nov 7, Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belly. Nov 9, Irish jam session. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Nov 8, the Thugz acoustic.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

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Nov 8, Black Slate. Thurs, the Blues Defenders. 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

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Jeff Pehrson & Jim Brunberg with Rabbit Quinn

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Nov 7, Acoustamatics. Nov 8, Nightingale & Wild Birds.

Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Sally Tomatoes Nov 6, Pacific Haze.

1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.

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Nov 5, the Dixie Giants. Nov 7, the Hots. Nov 8, the Soul Section. Nov 9, Blues and BBQ with the Blues Defenders.

Nov 10, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Nov 12, Kevin Russell Band. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

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Nov 5, David Thom Bluegrass with Bill Evans. Nov 6, Saqi, Human Experience & Dragonfly.

Nov 9, Selasee. Nov 11, Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band. Nov 12, Foxes in the Henhouse. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre Nov 8, Tracy Blackman Band.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Fenix Nov 7, Reckless In Vegas. Nov 8, David Laflamme & Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Beautiful Day. Nov 9, Toulouse Engelhardt.

Love His Way Eighties meets â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s at Furs/ Lemonheads show You sort of had to be there, the 1980s. The era of John Hughes movies and Ronald Reagan descending to cuckoo-bats on national TV, and how about MTV before all that reality-show schtick, back when they played videos, one after anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and featured weirdoes like Richard Butler (pictured) and the Psychedelic Furs on shows like 120 Minutes.

Come to think of it, the 1980s were a horrible decade. When Greed is good is a decadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most memorable catch-slogan, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem. And then there was Pretty in Pink, a horrible, shallow movie with a great title track thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still great even after the Furs scrubbed the punk out of it for the movie.

Anyway. I always dug the Psychedelic Furs even when they were watering down their music for teen-hump John Hughes movies. And decades later, Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice remains distinguishable for its smoky stylings, and the songs still rule.

The Lemonheads? I never got the appeal.

Yet Evan Dando is not irredeemable, and that cover of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Robinsonâ&#x20AC;? was pretty cool.

And Dando did go to the prom with one of my ex-girlfriends, back in the 1980s. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure she was looking very pretty in pink for the big night. When we were together, however, it was strictly love my way, or the highway.

Which is to say that I found myself on the highway, living on the heartbreak beatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just like Richard Butler sang it all those years ago.

The Psychedelic Furs and the Lemonheads play Tuesday, Nov. 11, at City Winery, 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $38â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$45.

707.260.1600.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tom Gogola

Wed, Pro Blues Jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda. Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Nov 6, Bootleg Honeys. Nov 7, Pop Rocks. Nov 8, Powerage (AC/DC tribute band). Wed, Open Mic. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church

Smiley’s Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae.

Wed, Larry’s karaoke. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge First Friday of every month, Truthlive. First Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. 848 B St, San Rafael.

415.454.5551.

Studio 55 Marin

Nov 7-8, Mill Valley Philharmonic presents A Russian Festival. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

Nov 8, Elise Witt, Becky Reardon and Terry Garthwaite.

1455 E Francisco Blvd, San Rafael. 415.453.3161.

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Nov 7, First Friday reggae night with Broken Silence Sound System. Nov 9, Love Rockit. Nov 11, Eddie Neon Band. Nov 12, Chrissy Lynne Band. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Osher Marin JCC Nov 9, Mill Valley Philharmonic presents A Russian Festival.

200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Nov 5, Rusty String Express.

Nov 6, Narayan and Janet. Nov 9, Amanda Addleman. Nov 11, James Moseley. Nov 12, the Machiavelvets. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Nov 5, Johnette Napolitano.

Nov 7, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons. Nov 11, Kiddo! music series with Erik Yates.

Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Nov 5, John Kadlecik & the Golden Gate Wingmen. Nov 6, San Geronimo. Nov 7, Walking Spanish. Nov 7-9, David Nelson Band. Nov 8, Go by Ocean. Nov 9, Scary Little Friends. Sun,

Midnight North. Nov 11, Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band with Jeff Chimenti. Nov 12, Jason Crosby and friends. Mon, Ross James’ Radio Galaxy. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY City Winery Napa Nov 5, Rusted Root. Nov 6, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Nov 7, Rhett Miller with Salim Nourallah. Nov 7-8, “Dinner Show Series” with Mads Tolling. Nov 8, Marcia Ball.

Nov 9, NVOH presents Mariachi Divas. Nov 10, Jeff Bridges and the Abiders. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Nov 6, Ralph Woodson. Nov 7, Charles Wheal Band. Nov 8, Jinx Jones. Sun, DJ Aurelio.

Wed, open mic. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

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Nov 6, Full Chizel. Nov 7, Steve Sage and friends. Nov 8, Reckless In Vegas. Wed, Mike Greensill. 530 Main St, Napa.

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Peri’s Silver Dollar Nov 5, the Weissmen. Nov 6, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Nov 7, Soul Mechanix. Nov 8, Slim Jenkins. Nov 9, Sexy Sunday.

Nov 11, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Nov 12, Silver Dollar Soul Snap. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Nov 6, Rancho’s 16th Anniversary Show with the Blues Broads. Nov 7, the Blues Broads. Nov 8, Shana Morrison. Nov 9, San Geronimo.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Nov 6, Judy Hall and Lovin Harmony. Nov 7, Dredgetown.

Nov 8, Olive & the Dirty Martinis. Nov 9, 5pm, Orquesta Bembe. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

Sleeping Lady Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music

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Recently reunited English rock band has influenced a generation of shoegaze music. Nov 7 at the Warfield.

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Award-winning 18-piece big band plays with a timeless style and exuberant sound. Nov 8 at Yoshi’s S.F.

Lagwagon Southern California hyperactive pop-punk mainstays are back on the wagon after nine years. Nov 9 at Slim’s.

Mac DeMarco Twenty-three-year-old indie music wunderkind excels at writing heartfelt and driving guitar rock. Nov 11 at the Fillmore.

Nils Frahm Berlin-based composer has built a reputation for his intimate piano work.

Nov 11-12 at Great American Music Hall.

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jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. Second Wednesday of every month, Acoustic Guitar Showcase. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

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Arts Events Galleries RECEPTIONS Nov 6 Sonoma County Museum, “Hole in the Head,” exhibition chronicles the battle for Bodega Bay and the birth of the environmental movement. 6pm.

425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Nov 7 Occidental Center for the Arts, “Art as Gifts for the Holidays,” print show and sale. 5pm.

3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Studio Blomster, “Laine Justice exhibit,” the painter and sculptor works in densely layered oils and materials. 5pm.

14045 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville.

Nov 7-8 Christopher Hill Gallery, “Monty Monty Solo Exhibit,” new works by the local assemblage artist. Nov 7 at 5pm and Nov 8 at 3pm. 326 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.395.4646.

Nov 9 Gallery Route One, “Still Dancing,” sculpture by Mimi Abers displays along with “Home” and “Tags,” featuring works

by Garman Herrera and Ann Knickerbocker. 3pm.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1347.

SONOMA COUNTY Calabi Gallery Nov 8-Dec 27, “Postwar Modernism of the West,” exhibits under appreciated though vitally influential western postwar artists.

456 10th St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Dec 7, “Punchlines

in Peanuts,” 70 original strips look at the art of joke-telling that kept “Peanuts” readers laughing for decades. Through Jan 4, “Journey to the Reuben: The Early Years,” rarely exhibited original Peanuts strips and early pre-Peanuts cartoons are featured. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Nov 16, “Person, Place or Thing,” Jennifer Hirshfield’s paintings investigate the figure, landscapes and the idea of place. Reception, Oct 18 at 5pm. 322 Healdsburg Ave, Second Floor, Healdsburg.

Thurs-Sun, 1pm to 5:30pm and by appointment. 707.695.1011.

Chroma Gallery Through Nov 16, “MaskArrayed,” original masks created by local artists and students are displayed in time for Halloween. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

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Risk Press Gallery Through Nov 23, “Brush Strokes,” paintings by local artists Joyce Delario and Carol Phillips. Reception, Nov 1 at 3pm. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

Russian River Art Gallery Nov 5-Dec 24, “Artisan Gift Show,” displaying well known and newly discovered local fibre artists, woodworkers, apparel designers, jewelers, toymakers and more. 16357 Main St, Guerneville. Daily, 10 to 6. 707.869.9099.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Dec 6, “Beasties,” a juried exhibition featuring animals real and imaginary.

Reception, Oct 30 at 6pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Through Nov 11, “Mary Fassbinder Exhibit” plein air paintings are on display in the tasting room. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Nov 8-Jan 25, “Eleanor Coppola: Quiet, Creative Force,” a retrospective exhibit that spans the career of the conceptual artist, documentary filmmaker, and writer. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

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Through Nov 30, “Joie de Vivre” presented by Sue Bradford and Nancy Willis. 3222 Ehlers Lane, St Helena. 707.963.6045.

Finley Community Center Through Dec 8, “Absract Artist Group of Sonoma County,” the longstanding community advances the conversation on art with these mind opening works. Reception, Oct 30 at 5pm. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Graton Gallery Through Nov 30, “Recent Landscapes,” artist James Freed displays his recent works, with guest artists Jan Thomas, Bill Gittens and others.

Reception, Oct 25 at 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Nov 9, “Eight X Eight,” exhibits works that are no

Through Nov 7, “Dia de los Muertos,” exhibit features alters made by students and faculty. Workshop, Oct 30 at 3pm. 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. “Weekdays, noon to 4” 707.527.4479.

Thumbprint Cellars Through Nov 13, “Extracted Abstraction,” Sonoma county artist Clay Vajgrt’s oil paintings explore nature’s natural fluid movements. 102 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 11 to 6, daily 707.433.2393.

University Art Gallery Through Dec 7, “In the Valley of the Sun,” multimedia installation by collaborative artists Kevin Cooley and Phillip Andrew Lewis is a meditation on the origins on the word “Sonoma.” Reception, Oct 30 at 4pm. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

MARIN COUNTY Bolinas Museum Through Jan 4, “Ocean Wonders & Wellness,” several exhibits display paintings, photography and wearable art that reflects our precious ocean resources. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Gallery Bergelli Through Nov 20, “Attraction,” new paintings by Greg Ragland.

Reception, Oct 18 at 4pm.

483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.945.9454.

Jack Mason Museum Through Nov 30, “Radio Personalities of Wireless West Marin,” oral histories and photographs tell the fascinating stories of the men and women who worked for RCA. 15 Park Ave, Inverness.

415.669.1099.

Marin MOCA Through Nov 29, “Legends of the Bay Area: Squeak Carnwath,” works from Squeak Carnwath, one of the leading California artists of the last thirty years. Reception and artist talk, Nov 8 at 4pm Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato.

Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.

MINE Art Gallery Through Nov 23, “Crazy Big Art Show,” exhibiting contemporary and pop art from around the Bay Area that challenges, amuses and inspires. Reception, Oct 25 at 5pm. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Nov 20, “The Art of Food,” art exploring what the word “food” conjures in the mind, juried by Slow Food movement leader Gibson Thomas. Reception, Nov 4 at 6pm. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment.

415.388.4331.

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Jan 25, “The Presence of the Present,” explores new work by three accomplished Bay Area artists with seemingly disparate approaches to the painted surface. Reception, Nov 1 at 6pm. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm.

707.226.5991.

Napa Valley Museum Through Nov 30, “Continuum”

Napa artists are inspired by the Spiral Jetty. Through Nov 30, “Inherit: Latino Artists in California,” features Latino artists whose artwork portrays Latino culture, history and influence on American culture.

55 Presidents Circle, Yountville.

Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm.

707.944.0500.

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3pm. Free. Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol.

707.829.2440.

Wild Kingdom Peter Gros of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom introduces exotic animals to audience members, while sharing videos and inspirational stories from his work. Nov 7, 6:30pm. $21.

Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Geechy Guy As seen on “America’s Got Talent,” with guest Kellen Erskine. Nov 8, 8pm. $20-$25.

Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

Whose Live Anyway?

The cast of “Whose Line” appears and performs improv comedy based on audience suggestions. Nov 7, 8pm. $49-$59. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects. First Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon.

415.388.2524.

Fall Hiking & Exploring Days

Events Astronaut Lullabies A special live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space. Sun, Nov 9, 3pm. $10-$20. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall 2001, 1502 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.527.4465.

Okili & The United Africa Club Music Festival Fundraiser features music, dance and an African themed dinner aimed at helping United Africa Club founder Okili Nguebari return to his homeland for the first time in 25 years. Nov 7, 6pm. $15-$20.

Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol.

707.544.3524.

RUN (Rise Up Now!) Forum Learn what it takes to get appointed to boards, commissions, and committees; and master the skills and tools needed to become a leader in your community. Nov 8, 9am. $15-$25. Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.527.4372.

War from a Veteran’s Perspective Live music, refreshments and a panel of speakers will honor Veteran’s Day. Nov 10,

Explore eight miles of trails with bird and wildlife viewing platforms. The Audubon Canyon Ranch Bookstore also will be open. Sat, Nov 8, 10am.

Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach.

415.868.9244.

Marin Moonshiners Hike Monthly three-mile hike to experience sunset, moonrise, picnic and spectacular views.

Pack your own picnic. Second Tues monthly at 7:30. $15.

Pelican Inn, 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach, RSVP. 415.331.0100.

Native Garden Work Days Help improve our native habitats and create gardens. First Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon.

415.388.2524.

Wild Work Days Rediscover a reciprocal relationship with nature. First Thurs of every month, 1pm.

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental. 707.874.1557.

Film Annie Hall Screens as part of the Vintage Film Series. Nov 10, 7pm.

Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St

Best Winery Chefs Dinner Winery chefs get to showcase their talents and raise money to combat hunger. Nov 8, 6pm. $145. Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Dr, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3485.

Cooks with Books “Prune” with Gabrielle Hamiltonn. Nov 9, 6:30pm. $125. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.927.3331.

Copperfield’s Cooks “Flour + Water: Pasta” with Chef Thomas McNaughton Nov 10, 6pm. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton.

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Peter Gros of ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’ brings the beasties to the Wells Fargo Center. See Events, adjacent page.

E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Death Makes Life Possible Cultural anthropologist and scientist Marilyn Schlitz explores the mysteries of life and death from a variety of perspectives and world traditions. Nov 7, 7pm. $10.

Unity Church, 600 Palm Dr, Novato.

Don Pasquale Opera film. Nov 8, 7pm. $20.

Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Italian Film Festival Eight feature films presented over two months bring Italian movies to the North Bay. SatSun through Nov 8. $14/$104.

Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.499.6800.

Military Plane Crashes in Marin Park Ranger and Historian Matt Cerkel present a program featuring some of the local warplane crashes that occurred in Marin County between the 1930s and the 1970s. Nov 5, 7pm. $10. Elk’s Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 773.755.4700.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers

bringing the film’s ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Napa Valley Film Festival

Demystifying Wine & Food Interactive discussions on pairings with delectable demonstrations. Sat-noon. $75.

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

Dining with Writers: Sean Brock Nov 12, 6pm. $95. The Spinster Sisters Restaurant, 401 South A St, Santa Rosa.

125 films, food and wine at over 12 screening venues in four cities. www.

NapaValleyFilmFest.org. Nov 12-16. Napa Valley Film Festival, Various Locations in Napa Valley, Napa.

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No Turning Back Pre-Party

Proceeds benefit Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing military families and wounded warriors with emergency financial assistance. Nov 8, 12pm. $10.

Murphy-Goode Tasting Room, 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7644.

Warren Miller’s new film gets a trailer screening, with live music from JumBo Trout and raffles prizes. Nov 12, 6pm.

Lagunitas Tap Room, 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Southern Thanksgiving. Nov 11, 7pm. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Veteran’s Day Barbecue

2014 Jewish Film Festival Eight international films are presented throughout the next two months. Through Nov 18.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

Food & Drink Ballroom & Dining Room One-hour dance lessons

Lectures John Yoyogi Fortes The internationally exhibited artist from northern California speaks. Nov 12, 12pm. Carson Hall 68, Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Norse Mythology through Art and Music Dr. Kayleen Asbo weaves together myth, history and the

arts with experiential learning.

Nov 8, 6pm. $12-$27. Sons of Norway Hall, 617 W Ninth St, Santa Rosa.

Radical Mycology Learn how the concepts of fungal ecology and mushroom cultivation are tied with the means for creating resilient lifestyles and communities.

Nov 5, 7pm. $10-$30. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

What’s Your Book?

Bring new life into your book project with the help of writing coach Brooke Warner. Nov 9, 3pm. $5-$8. Flamingo Resort Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

Readings Book Passage Nov 5, 7pm, “Just Mercy” with Bryan Stevenson. Nov 6, 7pm, “Whisk(e)y Distilled” with Heather Greene. Nov 7, 7pm, “Who Killed Mister Moonlight?” with David J Haskins. Nov 8, 7pm, “The Burning Room” with Michael Connelly. Nov 9, 7pm, “A Cup of Redemption” with Carole Bumpus. Nov 10, 7pm, “Citizens Creek” with Lalita Tademy. Nov 11, 7pm, “Small Victories” with Anne Lamott.

Nov 12, 7pm, “The Power of I Am” with Geoffrey Jowett.

51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Nov 6, 7pm, Books on Stage, poet Ruth Thompson and novelist Don Mitchell read and discuss their work. Free.

209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale 707.829.2214.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Nov 5, 4pm, “Three Bird Summer” with Sara St. Antoine.

Nov 5, 7pm, “Bittersweet Manor” with Tory McCagg.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Nov 6, 4pm, kids’ author Tui Sutherland. Nov 7, 7pm, “Defending Beef” with Nicolette Hahn Niman.

140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books Nov 5, 7pm, “Group f/64” with Mary Street Alinder.

Nov 6, 7pm, “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” with David Shafer.

104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Corte Madera Library Nov 12, 7pm, “Fat-Tire Flyer” with Charlie Kelly, one of the founding fathers of mountain biking talks and reads from his new book. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Iota Press Nov 9, 1:30pm, “Your Name Here” with Pat Nolan, publication party. Free.

925D Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol.

Occidental Center for the Arts Nov 7, 7pm, “Rejuvenation” with Patrick Fanning. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental 707.542.7143.

Point Reyes Station Presbyterian Church Nov 7, 7:30pm, “Tiny Homes on the Move” with Lloyd Kahn. Nov 9, 6:30pm, “Undermining” with Lucy Lippard. 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station.

415.663.1349.

Redwood Cafe Nov 12, 8pm, Laura McHale Holland. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Nov 12, 4pm, “Ninja!” with Arree Chung. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa High School Nov 11, 7pm, Anne Rice and Christopher Rice in conversation. 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Theater As You Like It The San Francisco Shakespeare festival’s touring group will perform for Free a shortened version of the Bard’s play, with a question and answer period with the performers to follow.

Nov 8, 2pm. Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. 707.763.9801.

on audience members’ true stories. Nov 8, 8pm. $10-$15.

Open Secret, 923 C St, San Rafael. 415.457.4191.

The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde’s satirical masterpiece is presented by the SSU Department of Theatre. Through Nov 9. $10$17. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

James & the Giant Peach An exciting new musical, inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic tale about the orphaned boy who escapes from his wicked aunts aboard an enormous enchanted peach inhabited by a bevy of very big bugs. Nov 6-9. $18-$22. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Madame Butterfly Golden Gate Opera presents this classic tale of unrequited love. Nov 8-9. $30-$100. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.499.6800.

Seussical the Musical Throckmorton Youth Performers present the fantastical, magical and musical extravaganza.

Nov 7-16. $14-$35.

142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 2013 Tony award winner is a hilarious Chekov caper send up. Sheri Lee Miller directs.

Through Nov 16. $15-$25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.

The Woman in Black Marin OnStage’s first show of the season at its new venue gets into the Halloween season with this gripping ghost story. Through Nov 8. $10-$22. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.6422.

Avenue Q The “adult Sesame Street” comedy is directed by Carl Jordan with musical direction

by Monica Norcia. The show features both puppets and human actors. Contains adult language. Through Nov 9. $22$25. Novato Theater Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr, Novato.

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TAURUS (April 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 20) The technical scientiďŹ c term for what happens when you get a headache from eating too much ice cream too fast is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. I urge you to be on guard against such an occurrence in the coming week.

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GEMINI (May 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 20) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pregreeningâ&#x20AC;? is a term for what impatient drivers do as they are waiting at a red light. They partly take their foot off the brake, allowing their car to creep forward, in the hope of establishing some momentum before the light changes to green. I advise you to avoid this type of behavior in the coming week, Geminiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both the literal and the metaphorical variety. Pregreening might make sense by, say, Nov. 15 or 16. But for now, relax and abide.

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LIBRA (September 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;October 22) The writing of letters is becoming a lost art. Few people have a long enough attention span to sit down and compose a relaxed, thoughtful report on what they have been doing and thinking. Meanwhile, the number of vigorous, far-reaching conversations is waning, too. Instead, many of us tend to emit and absorb short bursts of information at frequent intervals. But I invite you to rebel against this trend in the coming weeks. Judging from the astrological omens, I believe you would stir up some quietly revolutionary developments by slowing down and deepening the way you communicate with

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Near the end of the 19th century, an American named Annie Londonderry became the ďŹ rst woman to ride a bicycle around the world. It was a brave and brazen act for an era when women still couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote and paved roads were rare. Her 15-month journey took her through countries that would be risky for a single woman on a bike to travel through today, like Egypt and Yemen.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 21) P. G. Wodehouse wrote more than 90 books, as well as numerous plays, musical comedies and ďŹ lm scripts.

When he died at age 93, he was working on another novel. He did not suffer from writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block. And yet his process was far from effortless. He rarely churned out perfection on his ďŹ rst attempt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never written a novel,â&#x20AC;? he testiďŹ ed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;without doing 40,000 words or more and ďŹ nding they were all wrong and going back and starting again.â&#x20AC;? The way I see your immediate future, Sagittarius, is that you will be creating your own version of those 40,000 wrong words. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a problem. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to the really good stuff without slogging through this practice run.

CAPRICORN (December 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;January 19) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a favorable time for you to meditate intensely on the subject of friendship. I urge you to take inventory of all the relevant issues. Here are a few questions to ask yourself. How good of a friend are you to the people you want to have as your friends? What capacities do you cultivate in your effort to build and maintain vigorous alliances? Do you have a clear sense of what qualities you seek in your cohorts and colleagues? Are you discerning in the way you choose your compatriots, or do you sometimes end up in associations with people you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t truly enjoy and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much in common with? If you discover any laziness or ignorance in your approach to the art of friendship, make the necessary ďŹ xes.

AQUARIUS (January 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;February 18)

Before the invention of the printing press, books in Europe were handmade. Medieval monks spent long hours copying these texts, often adding illustrations in the margins. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an odd scene that persistently appears in these illuminated manuscripts: knights ďŹ ghting snails. Scholars donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree on why this theme is so popular or what it means. One theory is that the snail symbolizes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;slow-moving tedium of daily life,â&#x20AC;? which can be destructive to our hopes and dreamsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;similar to the way that literal snails may devour garden plants. In accordance with the cosmic omens, I am bestowing a knighthood on you, Aquarius, so you will be inspired to rise up and defeat your own metaphorical version of the snail.

PISCES (February 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;March 20) To be in righteous alignment with cosmic forces, keep the Halloween spirit alive for another week. You have a license to play with your image and experiment with your identity. Interesting changes will unfold as you expand your notion of who you are and rebel cheerfully against your own status quo. To get started, try this exercise. Imagine that your gangsta name is ButtJugglin Smuggla. Your pirate name is Scallywagger Hornslasher. Your sex-worker name is Saucy Loaf. Your Mexican wrestler name is Ojo Ă&#x161;ltimo (Ultimate Eye).

Your rock-star-from-the-future name is Cashmere Hammer. Or make up your own variations.

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