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Rhapsodies Smoke Signals Where will the pushback to legal pot come from? BY TOM GOGOLA

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he line between what is legal and illegal when it comes to cannabis in California—and the nug-lovin’ nation at large—gets blurrier with every joint-passing minute. The question is: How, when and where will the big repressive pushback come?

Oklahoma and Nebraska?

I was one of the 10,000 people to attend this year’s Emerald Cup at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, earlier in December. A very enjoyable day, no doubt, but one thing that struck me is how much of a “separate but equal” set-up there is to the festival.

This is a matter of legal necessity, wrapped in an enigma of festival logistics. Medical cannabis is legal in California, so if you had your medical marijuana card, you could enter the area of the Emerald Cup where, let’s face it, most of the real fun was taking place. Where all the good medicine was being dispensed.

If you didn’t have a card, you could buy a pipe and a T-shirt if you wanted. Or you could pay something like $200 and get your card on the spot. I don’t know, doesn’t that just seem a little silly?

The Emerald Cup mirrors how a new day in national cannabis policy is unfolding. Entire states have legalized recreational use, while others continue with an anti-cannabis posture that’s sure to reach some kind of critical mass.

And away we go. Just a couple days before the conference, Nebraska and Oklahoma, red states to the brutal core, announced a lawsuit against Colorado over its legalization move. They said the cannabis had spilled across their borders, but offered scant detail in the suit, just a lot of blowhardification about how cannabis is illegal under federal law, and therefore—wait for it!—Colorado is being very unconstitutional.

Colorado’s telling the Okies to stick it and counting the $300 million in pot taxes it collected this year. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s still trying to figure out whether to be a Free State when it joins the Union. Get with the program, guys. The culture war is over, and you lost.

Tom Gogola is the news editor of the ‘Bohemian.’

Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.

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You will sweat and have fun! The atmosphere is friendly and accepting of all, no need to worry about being a beginner, or carrying some extra pounds.

I’ve been coming to Body Deja Vu since it opened, and I feel great! And I’m getting better and better!

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I don’ot think it makes sense that we pay farmers to desist from growing certain crops while people go hungry. Farmers should be paid for their surpluses instead. Until we meet the needs of our own people, we are a poor example to the world. Not for long, though—this generation is here to unite us.

This is how we put people back to work.

We just need a New Deal that will allow us to build the food system in this country block by block, just like we built up the roads and bridges. It is our most pressing need. Any initial costs would be made up after harvests and sales in the first year.

It will change our society when there is a local food system for every person.

God willing, the people will eat and no one will go hungry. Everyone and everything will be free to live in social harmony when our basic needs are met.

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Block by Block If we are going to spend billions every year on healthcare and food assistance programs, then we need to start investing more of that money into sustainable projects that are nearly free or can pay for themselves over time. Community farms on every block would boost every local economy in this country.

Go Meatless in 2015 It’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those about our health.

Although gun violence remains the leading cause of death among young people, our most dangerous weapon is still our fork. Forty-five times as many die of chronic diseases linked to a diet containing animal products, sugar and salt. Hardly a month goes by without another study linking consumption of animal products with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.

But times are changing. Hundreds of schools, colleges, hospitals and corporate cafeterias, have embraced Meatless Monday. According to a Gallup poll, 22 percent of American consumers are avoiding meat and 12

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Harris Interactive claims that 47 percent of American consumers are reducing consumption of animal products.

Accordingly, plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products are growing explosively, propelled by investments from Microsoft, Paypal and Twitter founders. Fast food chains like Chipotle, Subway and Taco Bell are rolling out vegan options.

Let this New Year’s resolution be about exploring the rich variety of plant-based entrées, lunch meats, cheeses, ice creams and milks in our supermarket.

The internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips.

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Naked Is Beautiful There’s nothing unbeautiful about any body on the face of this planet (“Twelve Days of Debriefer,” Dec. 24). God made those bodies, therefore there’s nothing ugly underneath your clothing. If you’re looking to ease your way into the nudist lifestyle, nudist resorts, nudist beaches and nudist dating sites (Google “localnudistsingle.com”) are available that offer a slightly less adventurous experience.

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he big news in the North Bay this year, if you had to pick one story?

Tough call.

Natural phenomenon ruled the above-the-fold headline landscape, or whatever remains of it, and you have to start with the Aug. 25 South Napa Earthquake. That thing shook a 6.1 on the Richter, made national headlines, and the

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New Yorker even sent a writer to Napa for a predictably boring report about how awful it was.

Losing all that wine, that is.

Meanwhile, the Napa jail got hit pretty bad, numerous businesses got hammered, and all told, about $1 billion in damages was assessed. People in Napa are just now getting on the good foot with Small Business Administration loans and other stand-up efforts, even if they haven’t yet re-upped

their New Yorker subscriptions. (A Bohemian sub is where it’s at.)

Verdict on the quake: not the big one, but kind of a big one. Stay vigilant. Check your batteries and make sure you got plenty of Lagunitas at the ready, just in case.

Meanwhile, it rained quite a bit in December in the North Bay. But it didn’t rain much this year. The rain was therefore newsworthy, as was this bit of news: If it rains too much, too fast, the Army Corps of

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Engineers has to drain reservoirs in Sonoma and Mendocino counties so dams don’t get overflooded. They did it in 2012 after big December rains, but nobody figured on two more years of drought. Like the man says: D’oh!

The blessed bud may be California’s number-one cash crop, but Gov. Jerry Brown would rather you hit the frack pipe to save the state’s economy, not to mention his legacy-humping ambitions.

Four more years? You got ’em, Guv. How about four more dabs in return?

Cannabis news in the North Bay was dominated by the December Emerald Cup at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Verdict: it was fun.

Less fun were the idiots who made the local news after they blew themselves up trying to extract THC for wax dabs using the dumb and dangerous butaneextraction method.

Meanwhile, state legislators tried, and failed, to come up with language this year that would encode statewide protocols for medical cannabis dispensaries, in business here since 1996.

That did not happen, and the bill bit the dust in a late-game flurry of Tough on Crime language.

That’s what happens when you ask the state’s police chiefs to write a cannabis bill that’s supposed to be underpinned by empathy over enforcement. They suck at it, and they loaded the bill with all sorts of last-second hate for those who’ve been working in the illicit pot economy and would like to come out from the shadows into the medi-marijuana light.

So now all eyes are on 2016’s expected legalization referendum.

The state did make strides in the department of criminal justice this year. Lawmakers passed and Brown signed a law that decriminalized numerous drug-related, nonviolent crimes— and in doing so, carved space for lawmakers interested in scampering across the no-man’sland that is the war on drugs.

It would be cool if Gov. Brown could lead the charge in 2016, with a blazing bong in hand. Hey, it’s not like prominent California

‘It would be cool if Gov. Brown could lead the 2016 legalization charge, with a blazing bong in hand.’

The North Bay also made a “contribution” of sorts to the national freak-out over policing.

Young Andy Lopez was killed by a Sonoma sheriff’s deputy in late 2013, after he was spotted carrying a gun that turned out to be a toy rifle with its “safety” tip cut off. The officer involved in the shooting wasn’t charged, after DA Jill Ravitch spent most of the year reviewing the incident.

Man, we’d love to get on the phone with Robin Williams and get his take on the year in North Bay news. But Williams is unfortunately part of the notso-great-news checklist. He took his life on Aug. 1. Williams was a funny man with a headful of worry, and his death jolted harder even than the Napa quake. Now he’s gone, just like that.

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D EBRIEF ER Smile On It’s official as of Friday Jan. 2: The legendary Smiley’s Saloon in downtown Bolinas will change hands and operate under new ownership. San Francisco attorney Leila Monroe, 35, bought the place, and the ownership transfer’s been a slow-roll over the past month or so.

BoBo locals absolutely love the place, and there was a big musical throw-down last Saturday night to celebrate the 25-year run of the outgoing owner Don Deane.

Word on the street is that Deane transformed Smiley’s from a grim and abject coke-hole to a space wholly dedicated to ramping up the live music—and the gesture was much appreciated in this town of troubadours. So on any given weekend, Thursday included, the joint offers great bands galore, a Sunday night open mic, and by all means, your dog is welcome.

There was a really sweet report on Monroe and the bar in the Marin Independent Journal a few weeks back. The paper noted that Monroe, an environmental lawyer and a surfer, also started a nonprofit organization called Project AMPLIFI, which “stages concerts and events with independent musicians to raise money for worthy grassroots organizations and to heighten awareness of issues facing artists and others of modest means,” according to the Marin paper of record. That’s awesome and explains a lot of the “she’s cool” comments coming from the locals.

I chatted up a Smiley’s regular out on the front deck not long

ago, a guy with lots of deep interest and some apparent knowledge of the local history here.

The legend of Smiley’s is that it may be the oldest continuously operating saloon in the state.

There are 14 bars in California that have been around for at least a century, the IJ recently reported. But my guy says the history is even deeper, longer and richer than all of that.

Smiley’s, he says, may be the oldest continuously operating business of any kind in the state. What?!

The building’s been around since about 1851, and Smiley’s likes to remind you that it served its first drink before Abraham Lincoln was president.

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The Smiley’s regular noted that the bar never closed, it just moved out back and became a speakeasy. Haircuts up front, hoppy ales out back. When Prohibition was repealed, the barbershop closed and the drinking action moved back to front and center.

And that’s the story, dear readers, of why nobody in the hippie utopia of Bolinas has gotten a haircut in 100 years.

—Tom Gogola

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Democrats haven’t already been charging through the streets, loaded down with elixirs and marching to their destiny, with impassioned intent. Care for a couple of Plinys?

So, what else? Marin County continued its long battle over this quaint concept of “affordable housing.” The Marin mandarins meanwhile took a cue from Sonoma County and told people it was OK to live in their cars. Given the recent and steep decline in gasoline prices, it’s fair to say that living in your car is what they’re talking about when they talk about “affordable housing” in hypermonied Marin. Sort of like the way ketchup can be a vegetable..

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Dining A TOMATILLO IS NOT A TOMATO There’s more to this tart fruit than salsa.

Floor-Lickin’ Good The tomatillo gets its due in chile verde

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hile verde is a simple dish, but so rich and complex that one might expect it to be harder to prepare than it is. The ingredients in my chile verde combine into something greater than the sum of their parts in remarkable fashion, such that the finished product can make an average cook look like a genius.

I call it “my” chile verde recipe, but it’s adapted from bits and pieces I’ve picked up from various other recipes. I kept messing with my recipe until it got to the point of such awesomeness that, when a housemate once knocked a finished batch off the counter before dinner one night, the five-second rule was cast out the window. We scooped it off the floor and into bowls with a spatula, and ate it with the abandon of desperate drug addicts sharing a soiled needle.

BY AVI LEVAUX Pork is typically used, but most any meat will do. I like it with venison, and recently made a batch with lamb, which resulted in a dish that tasted like something from an Indian restaurant. It seems that chile verde can do no wrong.

The tomatillos’ tartness penetrates the meat, tenderizing it and creating new flavor combinations. Meanwhile, the tomatillo becomes transformed into a surprisingly rich and edible version of itself, with a softer, less tart and less strange flavor.

Floor-Lickin’ Chile Verde 1 pound tomatillos 1 pound meat (pork, lamb, venison, beef) 1 pound chile peppers (the more variety, the better) 2 c. cilantro, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 head garlic, peeled 5 bay leaves red wine for cooking 1 quart chicken broth 1 tbsp. cumin powder 1 tbsp. garlic powder Cut the meat into one-inch (or smaller) cubes, and brown it in the pan or under the broiler. Using a tender cut of meat makes the job a bit simpler. After browning, tough cuts of meat should be braised in three parts water and one part red wine, with five or so bay leaves and a sprinkle of salt. Bake at 300 degrees in a covered dish until the meat softens, adding more water and wine as necessary.

With your meat in an oiled pan on medium heat, cook until it begins to sizzle and add the onion and garlic. Savor the aroma as you stir.

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin. When the onions are translucent, add one quart of chicken stock (or jus from your braising) to the pan. Simmer for 30 minutes.

As the meat simmers, the next steps take place in the food processor. Remove and discard the husks from the tomatillos, slice them in half and purée, along with the cilantro, garlic and chile peppers, trimmed and de-seeded as necessary per your heat tolerance.

Stir this mush into the meat pan and simmer for another hour or two on low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, stirring frequently and adding water or stock as necessary. When you’re ready to finish cooking, stop adding water and allow the gravy to thicken a bit. Serve with tortillas or rice, or in a bowl like soup.

Whether made with a succulent piece of pork or a slow-cooked lamb shank, chile verde is a dish worth waiting for. And if necessary, it’s a dish worth eating off a dirty floor.

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S O N OMA CO U N TY Bruno’s on Fourth American. $$-$$$. There’s real sophistication lurking in these upscale American comfort staples like flat-iron steak and fries, macaroni-ham casserole and stellar braised lamb shank.

Lunch and dinner, Tues-Fri; dinner only, Sat; Sun, brunch and dinner. 1226 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.569.8222.

De Schmire Hearty continental. $$-$$$. Informal, with emphasis on seafood.

Generous portions, open kitchen, outside dining. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 304 Bodega Ave, Petaluma. 70.762.1901.

Gary Chu’s Chinese. $$.

Fine Chinese food in elegant setting. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 611 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.5840.

The Girl & the Fig Bistro. $$$. Country food with a French passion. Great wine bar, great patio. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 110 W Spain St, Sonoma. 707.938.3634.

Hamburger Ranch & Pasta Farm American. $.

Old-fashioned, informal mom’n’-pop roadhouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

31195 N Redwood Hwy, Cloverdale. 707.894.5616.

Highland Dell Lodge German-Californian. $$. Newly renovated, beautiful setting at the Russian River; locals’ nights Mon and Thurs. Dinner, Thurs-Tues; brunch, Sun. 21050 River Blvd, Monte Rio. 707.865.2300.

Johnny Garlic’s California. $$. At Johnny’s, garlic is God–all dishes are infused with the glorious stinking rose. Lunch and dinner daily. 8988 Brooks Rd, Windsor. 707.836.8300.

Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$.

A taste of real Thailand in

convivial atmosphere.

Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy, Ste M (in the Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati.

707.793.9300.

Peter Lowell’s California. $-$$. Casual, organic cuisine with a healthy twist. Italian-inspired cafe, deli, wine bar. All food offered as takeout. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 7385 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.

Thai Issan Thai. $$. Popular full-spectrum Thai restaurant.

Lunch and dinner daily.

208 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.762.5966.

Thai Orchid Thai. $-$$.

Rich Thai food made with crisp, fresh ingredients, reasonably priced. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. 1005 Vine St, Healdsburg.

707.433.0515.

Underwood Bar & Bistro European bistro. $$.

The Underwood’s classy bistro menu and impressive bar belie its rural setting. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat; dinner, Sun. 9113 Graton Rd, Graton.

707.823.7023.

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest fish and shellfish. Lunch and dinner daily. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

Zazu Cal-Euro. $$$. Perfectly executed dishes that sing with flavor. Zagat-rated with much of the produce from its own gardens. Dinner, Wed-Sun; brunch, Sun. 6770 McKinley St #150, Sebastopol. 707.523.4814.

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.

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flavorful food in authentic neighborhood-style Italian restaurant. Lunch and dinner daily. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera. 415.927.2316.

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Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Italian. $$. Hearty and

Fradelizio’s Italian. $$.

Locally sourced northern Italian dishes with a Californiacuisine touch. The house red is a custom blend from owner Paul Fradelizio. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch, Sat-Sun. 35 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1618.

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.

Joe’s Taco Lounge & Salsaria Mexican. $. Mostly authentic Mexican menu with American standbys. Lunch and dinner daily; takeout, too.

382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.8164.

Left Bank French. $$-$$$.

Splendid, authentic French cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily.

507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.927.3331.

Poggio Italian. $$-$$$.

Truly transportive food, gives authentic flavor of the Old World. The cheaper way to travel Europe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

777 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.7771.

Sorella Caffe Italian. $$. The embodiment of Fairfax casual, with delicious, high-quality food that lacks pretension. Dinner, TuesSun. 107 Bolinas Rd, Farifax.

415.258.4520.

The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken, fish all served with soup or salad. Lunch and dinner daily. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. ) 707.878.2403

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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.

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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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country casual. $$. Wine shop and bistro with maverick moxie for the wine cowboy. Premium bottles for sale, also. Lunch and dinner daily. 975 First St, Napa.

707.226.3976.

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

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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.

Western/Mexican. $-$$.

Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican flavor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails.

Nightly specials and an abiding love of the San Francisco Giants. 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa. Lunch and dinner daily.

707.253.1111.

FumĂŠ Bistro & Bar 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

California cuisine. $$$.

California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark.

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa.

707.257.1999.

Gillwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade.

Breakfast and lunch daily.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788.

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The Leftovers It was the day after Christmas and the Tupperware tub was loaded with the last of the Dungeness. I had a mess of crab to contend with, all pre-cooked, cracked and cleaned at wondrous Oliver’s Grocery.

The refrigerator was a little bare beyond the crab, but I did spy the remains of an extrapungent hard slab of goat cheese, also from Oliver’s. A plan formed in the hungry mind.

Bounce quick to the Bolinas People’s Store for some bacon, eggs, butter, milk. Grab a bouquet of parsley and some fruit. You see where this is going: frittata country, by way of a pastry-free quiche—through the corridor of an attempted omelet. I broke out the junior skillet and sawed off a quarter of the bacon.

Into the pan: some scalloped sweet potato and an old red onion from the larder, diced. Into the bowl: four eggs, a splash of milk, a fistful of chopped parsley, and all the rest of the crab, shredded. Let the baconian activities in the skillet proceed awhile. You’ll know when it’s time. Pour the eggs into the sizzle, add the goat cheese. This is getting good. Let it burble a little while longer.

Now transfer the skillet to the oven for a proper finish, 10 minutes at 350 works for me.

In the meantime, make some toast and coffee while cranking Big Mama Thornton’s “Wade in the Water.� Think about the government, or a woman you met. Chunk up a cantaloupe for a refreshing counterpoint to the rich burbling mess in the pan. Eat the damn thing.—Tom Gogola

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $-$$.

Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.

La Toque Restaurant French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner daily. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa.

707.257.5157.

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the pizza is simple and thin. Lunch and dinner daily. 1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa. 707.255.5552.

Zuzu Spanish tapas. $$.

Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas in a lively rustic chic setting with a popular wine bar. Bite-sized Spanish and Latin American specialties include sizzling prawns, Spanish tortilla, and Brazilian style steamed mussels. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 829 Main St, Napa.

707.224.8555.

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S O N OM A CO U N T Y DaVero Sonoma Get lubed with spicy extra virgin from California’s first Tuscan olive trees; rare Sagrantino wine is in a different league.

Jams, soaps and balm from the farm, too. 766 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 10am-5pm daily except Tuesday. Nominal fee $15. 707.431.8000.

Gloria Ferrer Winery (WC) Part of the international Freixenet wine empire, owner Jose Ferrer’s family has been in this business since the 13th century. Explore the Champagne caves on a guided tour. 23555 Carneros Hwy., Sonoma. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. Cave tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. 707.996.7256.

Inman Family Wines

Wine, beer and spirits highlights of 2014 River Road Vineyards Russian River Pinot for $21 at no-nonsense, solid producer; sparkling, too. 5220 Ross Road, Sebastopol. By appointment only, Monday–Friday.

707.887.8130.

Soda Rock Winery King suites, water tower room, and rustic barn—all perfect for weddings. Pair the Zinfandel with pancakes in the morning.

8015 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $5. 707.433.3303. and-wife industry veterans play out their passion for Pinot in unassuming warehouse space—now pouring earthy, spicy Pinot in rustic Glen Ellen. Brunch alert: steps away from Garden Court Cafe.

13651 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

Thursday–Monday, noon– 5pm and by appt. Tasting fee, $25. 707.721.1628.

Valdez Family Winery

Occidental Road Cellars High-end clients

Valley of the Moon Winery This winery was

Pellegrini Family Vineyards Why not take Olivet, and find some of the area’s best Pinot Noir and old vine Zinfandel. Family-owned winery offers well-priced Pinot from its Olivet Lane vineyard in the barrel room; local St. George cheese yours for the munching. Tasting appointments can generally be arranged upon sticking one’s head through the cellar door.

4055 West Olivet Road, Santa Rosa. Open 10:30am–4:30pm by appointment. No fee.

707.545.8680.

appointment only, Monday– Friday. 415.663.9122.

Point Reyes Vineyards The tasting room features many varietals but the main reason to go is for the sparkling wines. Open Saturday–Sunday, 11am–5pm.

12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes.

415.663.1011.

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Single-vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir is a good reason to visit; you’ll crush on the “Endless Crush” sparkling Brut, too! 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa. Open 11am–4pm, Thursday through Monday.

707.293.9576.

like Schramsberg and RadioCoteau buy most of the Prathers’ grapes; just 5 percent are made into their own wine, and at a comparative “grower’s discount.” Chard, Pinot, and cool-climate Syrah at its very best. 2064 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Building 7, Sebastopol. By appointment, Saturday 1–4pm.

707.874.9470.

Year in a Bottle

Ulises Valdez toiled in the vineyard of Zinfandel for over 20 years. Rare St. Peter’s Church Zin. 113 Mill St., Healdsburg. Thursday– Sunday, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.3710.

once owned by Sen. George Hearst. Perhaps instead of the epochal utterance “Rosebud,” we could dub in “Rosé.”

777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen.

Open daily, 10am–4:30pm.

707.996.6941.

MA R I N CO U N T Y Bacchus & Venus A trendy place for beginners and tourists. Great place to learn the basics. 769 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Open daily, noon– 7pm. 415.331.2001.

Heidrun Meadery This is not your fæder’s mead: flower varietal, regional, méthode champenoise sparkling mead on a farm made for the bees. 11925 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. By

Adastra Wines To the stars! Or, a big old horse barn. Here is a Napa winery that’s organic, authentic and makes a wine that pairs great with mammoth. Tasting is conducted on the kitchen table, “the way it used to be.” 2545 Las Amigas Road, Napa. Tour and tasting by appointment, $25.

707.255.4818.

Louis M. Martini Winery Before Mondavi, Martini was the “King of Cab.” Famed Monte Rosso Cab is the key attraction at this traditional tasting room. 254 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Daily, 10am–6pm. Tasting fee, $15– $20. 45-minute tour, $30.

707.968.3362.

Shafer Vineyards Stags Leap District icon offers intimate group tastings. Psst, don’t ask how much Merlot is in the famed Hillside Select Cabernet. 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa. By appointment only, Monday–Friday, 10am and 2pm. $55 per person.

707.944.2877.

Trefethen Winery An estate winery that won fame in “the other Paris tasting” in the 1970s, and garnered sustainability honors in the 2010s, Trefethen is open for business despite damage suffered by their historic old winery building in the Napa earthquake. Cab, Chard, and superb Dry Riesling. 1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa. Open daily by appointment. Tasting fee, $25–$35. 866-895-7696.

BY JAMES KNIGHT

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n case you missed it, 2014 was the year that Sweden’s leading wine club named Sonoma and Napa their wine region of the year.

For those in the wine business, the year will be remembered for a harvest that was strangely early. Before they could celebrate, however, nature hit them with the Napa quake. For Swirl, variety was the spice of the year, in varietal wine as well as spirits and alternative drinks being made in the North Bay. Wine Highlights Back in April, we witnessed the most dramatic way to begin a toast, when Sigh Sonoma owner Jayme Powers (pictured) sabered a bottle of Champagne in “Vine Alley.” Cheers to Heitz Cellar, whose commitment to the pale, charming wine Grignolino was called “moral” early this year. A toast to Vince Tofanelli, whose exotically aromatic but table-friendly 2012 Charbono is an island in a sea of Cabernet.

Rhône rangers were on the job. Onesta’s peppery, plum-licorice flavored 2011 Cinsault and Ram’s Gate’s 2012 Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard Grenache were notable. We found a “Galician ranger” in Peter Franus, whose cooly aromatic 2013 Napa Valley Albariño had that perfectly salty sensation. At Robert Stemmler, the 2012 Skin Contact Chardonnay is an intriguing step on a less-trod path.

Our favorite Riesling of the year is the hardest to acquire. If you can find the yet-to-be-released Weingut Edelweiss 2013 Carneros Riesling—hints of honey and citrus oil on a featherlight palate—it promises to be nearly as unctuous (I resolve to only use that word once a year) as the 2010. And then J Vineyards popped the cork out of the park with their teasingly rich, lean and snappy Cuvée XB sparkling wine.

Beer in Review Fogbelt Brewing’s $8 growlers of Armstrong Stout became part of my routine; Warped Brewing’s butterscotchy Crash of ’83 IPA earned extra points; in Rohnert Park, Beercraft opened the taps for, among other rare beers, Henhouse Brewing’s oyster stout.

Of Booze and Bees The Taste California Act was good news for Prohibition Spirits, which can now charge for flights of bourbon and rum finished in wine barrels, and for Sebastopol’s Spirit Works, which released a barrel-aged gin. Good news for martini mixers, Hanson organic vodka is made with grapes.

Among local ciders, Tilted Shed’s Graviva! was a standout— and they opened a tasting room in 2014. In Point Reyes, Heidrun Meadery explores the concept of terroir with the help of bees. The rules still won’t allow their 2014 mead to be vintage-dated, but the essence of that year will always be in the bottle.

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2014 wasn’t all bad, but it was close

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ou hear about this thing called a “California drought” and think—how bad could it be, really?

We were outside of Bakersfield, hurtling north on what would be the final day of a weeklong drive from New Orleans to the Bay Area. First stop: Berkeley.

We were treading light on American roads lit up with the Fear, or that was the idea, anyway: terrorists at every gas station, illegal aliens in every barn, you know the picture.

I just wanted to find some good doughnuts out here, and maybe some of that Kerouac apple pie and vanilla ice cream business from On the Road, but minus the speed and its manic edge.

It was me and the dogs, a cheap guitar and a bag of clothes in the trunk, not much else. Johnny Cash was the main soundtrack for the ride, his record that was made at the Orleans Parish Prison in the early 1970s. The prison crossroadss marks one of the endpoints of the legendary “blues highway” across America, and here we were, at the other end of it somewhere.

The Man in Black was in the metaphorical rearview as I rolled through Texas and beyond, thinking about new opportunities, or a righteous and legendary death on the Donner Pass, whichever came first.

But here’s the thing: All through the drive west, I was expecting to find—and I mean this literally, in the figurative sense—the last of the Okie Joad family holed up in a barn when we got to California. I was vibing Shangri-La lush as I thought about the Central Valley of lore and John Steinbeck’s descriptions of it.

Pendulous plums dripping dew in the grand fecundity of the Eternal Renewal, that sort of thing. I was ready for it.

Instead, I got the Fear: “The dawn came, but no day,” is the first line

of Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, which kicks off deep in Dust Bowl Oklahoma. Yet that line ramshackled itself clear across the country, with visions of the creaky Joad caravan playing ghost-roller in the breakdown lane.

The miles of dusty grape vines along the highway should have tipped me off that something was quite amiss in California. But before I knew it, there were signs looming with the orange-glow letters, big roadside portents of badness: “Warning: Dust Storm Ahead.” I thought, oh, these wussy Californians with their overdone warning systems.

There was a little bit of wind, some whipped-up dust. No big deal.

Hey, dogs, look at those cool windmills! Just look at them spin!

Then we were in it, just like that. The full-on dust storm, a rust-tinged dirt mist of scary blackout proportions, for miles up and down the highway.

Noon broke, but there was no day.

The traffic had slowed to a crawl, the wind howled scary, and tumbleweeds the size of Toyotas rolled across the highway. Big freaking tumbleweeds that would have been mesmerizing were it not for the immediate menace of traffic, dust and wind. Welcome to California: Have you heard about the drought?

Grip the wheel and pay attention to the three feet of visibility that you do have. Turn off the Johnny Cash and focus on the road. Eventually, the dust settled.

This was late January 2014, the early days of what would be become the year in fear—and doughnuts. At least there were the doughnuts.

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o we made it through the California dust bowl scene and got settled in at the Bohemian just in time for the torrent of terror and weirdness that was to come in 2014: Isis and Ebola, the midterm election meltdown, black kids getting shot and choked

BY TOM GOGOLA everywhere, earthquakes and fires and immigrant haters and radioactive tsunami ramen-wrappers washing up on the beach. At least that last one was just a rumor.

Oh, and good doughnuts, from Tan’s Donuts in Santa Rosa. With all this chaos and uncertainty swirling around, the bilious fear-mongering on your public media outlets, the anonymous shriekers commenting furious on the news sites as they reach for the Klonopin, it is important to remained grounded in the mindful doughnut—if not the moment.

“Hope and fear cannot alter the season.” That’s a line from the late Tibetan Buddhist Chögyam Trungpa, from his Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Chögyam, the founder of Naropa University, is credited as being one of the bigt ambassadors of Eastern thought to Western minds.

It’s a resonant line for the obvious reason that it’s true, but the aphorism also—and quite unintentionally methinks—makes a statement in reverse about global climate change.

The ding-dong denialists want you to be afraid—very afraid—of people who would insist that there’s Weird Things Happening with the weather. Maybe there are, and maybe there aren’t, but Why do you hate America?

That line from Chögyam also makes me think of Rubin Carter, who passed on in this year in fear. Carter was a middleweight prizefighter convicted of triple homicide in the late 1960s, and was later vindicated largely through the efforts of one Bob Dylan and his song “Hurricane.”

The song’s been in heavy rotation in the car over the past few months during the commute, and serves as a combined protest song and investigative inquiry into the New Jersey murders, for which Carter was unjustly charged and imprisoned.

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If you read about it now, there’s a through-line about the song which heavily implies that Carter’s case had almost been forgotten by the time Dylan sang “To see him obviously framed / Couldn’t help but make me feel ashamed to live in a land / Where justice is a game.” Forgotten because of the utter banality of framing uppity, outspoken blacks for crimes they didn’t commit, a specialty of 1960s police culture.

Sound familiar? Carter’s story had resonance in 2014. The boxeractivist was exonerated and released from prison in 1985. He died on April 20, 2014, just as questionable police and prosecutorial activities again take front and center in protest, if not protest song, “just like the time before, and the time before that,” as Dylan sang in 1975.

It’s incredible but not surprising that in these “false equivalency” days of the irrational argument delivered with maximal selfassured pugnacity, you can find all sorts of people on the internet who still cast doubt on Carter’s innocence. The times, they ain’t a-changed much.

This was the year, too, that the last of the Angola Three found some justice. Albert Woodfox was the last man still serving time in the notorious Louisiana prison over a bogus armed robbery conviction.

Woodfox’s conviction was overturned in late November— ending what’s been widely reported as the longest bid anyone in U.S. history had spent in solitary confinement. He has not yet been released.

Carter’s death and Woodfox’s vindication were, of course, overshadowed by present-day outbursts of race revanchism, disguised as “fairness.”

In 2014, policing was a big and scary issue, and not just because of a generalized assumption that the

police like doughnuts. Or because of all that military hardware they’ve been stockpiling.

Michael Brown and Eric Garner, now household names, were both killed at the hands of police officers who were just “doing their jobs.”

Garner was choked to death for the crime of selling loosies. His last words are now immortalized: “I can’t breathe.”

The furor over Brown’s death and the failure of a grand jury in St. Louis to indict now-retired officer Darren Wilson kept the tension ratcheted high in the Year in Fear, and now there’s a sick hook to bring it all back to Rubin Carter.

The New Jersey police and the district attorney who framed Rubin Carter (“He ain’t no Gentleman Jim”) did so with the help of two white crooks and a white woman named Patty Valentine. They’ve maintained that Carter was the killer, even though he wasn’t.

As if on cue, the district attorney in St. Louis took a page from the accepted “false equivalency” construct of American justice, circa 2014, and allowed a woman, “Witness 40,” to lie, lie and then lie some more to the grand jury about what she saw the day Brown was shot by Darren Wilson.

She didn’t see anything but says she saw everything.

Bob McCulloch, the St. Louis district attorney, gave an interview before Christmas, and in it said he wanted to see all sides represented.

McCulloch admitted that he let the grand jury hear this woman’s testimony, even though he knew she was a liar. Sandra McElroy is the Patti Valentine of her generation.

I think it’s time for a doughnut, or at least to think about one, to calm the nerves and maintain perspective. Skip to that next track on Desire and move on, deeper into the Year in Fear.

Mondays and Tuesdays at the Bohemian offices are big days for doughnuts. Copy editor Gary Brandt knows I’m partial to the

tonic to the Dick Cheney doctrine, which, as I understand it, goes something like this: If there’s a 1 percent chance some bad terror episode is going to go down, you have nothing but fear to hope for.

The Dark Lord Cheney was unloosed following the news that the Bush administration and CIA went hog-wild with the torture after 9-11. I’ll just highlight here the torture of at least 26 innocent ong before there were Sunni people, on top of all the rest of the fanatics hell-bent on beheading reasons to hate the “enhanced inďŹ dels and creating a scary interrogationâ€? neo-fascist death caliphate from whence to destroy posture this country’s slipped into. the West, there was Isis.

Another day, another doughnut— She was the Egyptian goddess of and one more Dylan indulgence, if marriage, health and wisdom, and you’ll excuse it. The third song on by most accounts, Isis was all right.

Desire is “Mozambique,� which is a But not in the Year in Fear. country in Southeast Africa where Pagans these days still like to Ebola is not raging. gather at her feet, according to the I read somewhere recently, gods of Wikipedia, but don’t tell probably Wikipedia, that the lyrics that to Pat Robertson or he’ll try to to “Mozambique� came out of a convince you that Hillary Clinton is game. Dylan and co-songwriter a lesbian separatist who’ll separate Jacques Levy came up with a bunch Christians from their heads if she’s of words that rhymed with “-ique,� anointed president. and conjured a song out of it.

Such are the times we live in.

The Ebola fear-mongers of Perhaps you’ve not been paying America seem to have have used attention to Old Goat Robertson that same method to try and ďŹ gure lately. He’s laying out the Heavy out where all that scary Ebola was Fear. And the fear ďŹ ngers are coming from. Mozambique, it sort pointing at Africa as the very heart of rhymes with the Congo, unless of darkness. you’re so tone-deaf to raw racist Of course they blabbering as to are. In the current not care that it meta-media doesn’t. conspiracy of raceAnd then there baiting spectacle were the midterm and bad faith, elections, which Barack Obama is ended all talk of to blame for all of Ebola the minute it. Six years into after the GOP took his presidency the Senate. and it all makes Ebola and sense, ďŹ nally: incoming Sen. STATE OF TERROR This is the last Joni Ernst, Ebola, Obama, Africa, AIDS, Isis, place you want to be.

R-Nutjobistan, are Muslim, the Other, to be feared, but O’Bummer. And numerous stories of course you heard, thanks to jostled for top honors in the Year in Rand Paul: He’s coming for your Fear. doughnuts!

Was it The Interview and a Obama said he’d alter the bellicose North Korean dictator tattered American season, if not outraged at the Katy Perry jokes the century, with some hope. Hope made at his expense? Nope. A new is always preferable to fear. But Cold War to fear as Vlad Putin goes let’s face it, Obama’s “Audacity of insane in the Ukraine? Nah. Crusty Hope� was never really audacious. old Cuban exiles freaking out in It did offer a bucketload of pleasing Florida and loading the cigars with rhetoric for susceptible, weepy cyanide again? Doubtful. liberals like myself, and a welcome I fear we’ve run out of doughnuts.

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STORM BRINGERS SF jam band New Monsoon ring in the new year on Dec. 31 at Zodiacs with a special ‘Diamonds and Led’ Zeppelin tribute show. See Clubs & Venues, p26.

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Steinbeck’s aching American masterpiece was resurrected with grace, verve and raw emotional poetry by director Sheri Lee Miller. Shepherding a strong cast of local character actors, with emphasis on the gritty humanity that defines and unites Steinbeck’s broken men and desperate dreamers, this lyrical Cinnabar production opened in March, and nothing that I saw since could unseat it as my favorite show of the year.

2. ‘The Whale’ (Marin Theatre Co.)

BIG HITS ‘The Whale’ stood out for its heartbreaking drama and unexpected resolution.

Top Torn Tickets My favorite shows of 2014

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Each December, as the year draws to a close, I always take a moment to sort through the numerous tickets stubs I’ve saved from the 80-something shows I’ve seen over the previous 12 months.

Carefully, I recall each show, assembling the torn tickets in order, with my 10 favorites on top—my top 10 torn tickets. While many of these could arguably be

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called the best of they year, my choices are a highly personal assortment, the shows that I most enjoyed experiencing, the plays I couldn’t stop talking about, the ones I often wished I could go back in a time machine and watch all over again.

As usual, some very good shows did not make this list. Spreckels Theater Co.’s delightful Annie Get Your Gun and its moving Book of Matthew, for example, along with Cinnabar’s luminous Marriage of Figaro, the Imaginists’ highly innovative War Circus and Marin

Theater Company’s eye-popping Lasso of Truth. I liked those shows. A lot. I just liked these other 10 a little bit more.

And with that, here are my personal top 10 torn tickets of 2014.

1. ‘Of Mice and Men’ (Cinnabar Theatre) “Tell me again about the rabbits, George.” Propelled by heart-wrenching performances from Samson Hood (the iconic man-child Lenny) and Keith Baker (George, the patron saint of difficult choices), John

Samuel D. Hunter’s scathingly humane tale of an obese shut-in’s clumsy attempt to connect with his angry, estranged daughter was unlike any other play about father-child relationships I’ve ever seen. As directed by Jasson Minadakis, with an astonishing performance by Nicholas Pelczar, this show transcended the conspicuous trappings of Pelczar’s fat suit, refusing to present typical theatrical resolutions, breaking our hearts as we watched one very large heart break before our stunned and freshly opened eyes.

3. ‘Next to Normal’ (Novato Theater Co.) A searing rock musical about manic-depression and shock therapy, this one is so far beyond the capabilities of most community theater companies, there is no way it should have worked. And yet it did, rocked hard by a compassionate, powervoiced cast who were nothing short of electrifying, helmed with passion and panache by director Kim Bromley. It was crazy good.

4. ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ (Novato Theater Co.) Shakespeare + outer

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5. ‘Other Desert Cities’ (Main Stage West) Jon Robin Baitz’s 2012 Tony nominee (and Pulitzer Prize short-lister) was every theater company’s favorite in 2014. This year, I saw three productions of this sly and shattering comedydrama in the North Bay alone, including a very good one at Pegasus Theater. My favorite was Main Stage West’s vibrant staging.

With masterful direction by Beth Craven, a sensational ensemble of local veterans (John Craven, Laura Jorgenson, Sheri Lee Miller) and relative newcomers (Sharia Pierce, Sam Coughlin) found the right balance in Baitz’s tricky tale of ancient family secrets, luring us with laughter before smacking us with truth.

6. ‘An Ideal Husband’ (Marin Shakespeare Co.) Nearly 120 years after its creation, Oscar Wilde’s sneaky examination of political power and those who would use secrets as leverage against the decent politician still stands as a broad comedy on the surface, but as directed by Robert Currier (and with a spot-on cast including Nick Sholley, Cat Thompson, Darren Bridgett and Marcia Pizzo), it played out as an edge-of-seat thriller, with one supremely satisfying conclusion.

7. ‘Journey’s End’ (Ross Valley Players) The alternating boredom and terror of war, as sharply illustrated in R. C. Sherriff’s outstanding WWI trench drama, is at its most excruciating when nothing at all is happening. It’s the experience of waiting underground for the next battle, and the way soldiers fill the spaces between, that made RVP’s season opener so gripping, tense, funny and devastating.

With a fine ensemble led by David Yen, Steven Dietz and Tom

Hudgeons, director James Dunn expertly paced his claustrophobic tale, a rare story of action in which little ever happens until suddenly, and violently, it does.

8. ‘Mother Jones in Heaven’ (Main Stage West) Irish-American activist Mary Harris Jones may have been the subject of Si Kahn’s skillful musical monologue, but make no mistake: this was Mary Gannon Graham’s show. Set in Heaven’s tiniest whiskey bar, Kahn’s affecting biographical theater piece, directed with laserfocused energy by Beth Craven, was packed with historical details of Jones’ life as a voice of justice, and punctuated with great songs, but it was Graham’s twinkly, transcendent, angry, loving, raw and nakedly brilliant performance—along with her emotionally engaging singing voice—that coaxed Mother Jones’ spirit and legacy back to sweet, breathtaking life.

9. ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ and ‘Lonesome West’ (6th Street Playhouse) Two plays by Martin McDonagh—both set in the same Irish village, with overlapping characters and references—were presented in repertory at 6th Street. Essentially one story told in two parts, The Beauty Queen of Leenane (directed by Bronwen Shears) and Lonesome West (directed by Chris Ginesi) were memorably off-the-wall, violent, profane, hilarious and riveting.

10. ‘T.I.C. (Trenchcoat in Common)’ (Main Stage West) It wasn’t the classiest or most coherent play of the year, but Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s outrageous comedy thriller was possibly the strangest. Equal parts madness, mayhem and mystery—with one particularly well-timed instance of full frontal nudity—Nachtrieb’s unpredictable fantasia on boredom, bombings and teenage angst was directed by Sheri Lee Miller, and showcased Ivy Rose Miller as the only sane person in an apartment complex crammed with oddballs.

STREET DIVA Edith Piaf’s life upstaged her memorable music.

Crass and Grace Cinnabar stages the life of Edith Piaf

BY DAVID TEMPLETON

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he thing about Edith Piaf,” notes musician Al Haas, of the North Bay music trio Un Deux Trois, “is that her life was really the most interesting thing about her, even more interesting than her music.”

Haas, co-musical director of Cinnabar’s Theater’s upcoming Beneath Paris Skies: The Life of Edith Piaf, does not mean to devalue the worth of Edith Piaf’s musical legacy. The iconic artist’s songs, including the indelible “La Vie en Rose,” are among the most beloved French cabaret tunes of all time.

“But her life was very dramatic,” Haas continues. “To be literally born on the street, to be raised by prostitutes, with a father who was a tightrope walker, learning as

‘Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies’ runs Jan. 2–18 at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.

Friday–Saturday, 8pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. $25–$35. 707.763.8920

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a child to perform on the streets to make money—that’s just the beginning of a very colorful, very dramatic life.”

The world premiere show was written for Cinnabar by Michael Van Why, Valentina Osinski and Lauren Lundgren; Van Why and Osinski appeared in last year’s Jacques Brel Is Alice and Well and Living in Paris.

“They really wanted to do something similar but original, as a kick-off to the 2015 year,” says Robert Lunceford, co-musical director with Haas. “A lot of it was inspired by the book Piaf, by Edith Piaf’s half-sister Simone Berteaut.

What’s interesting is that, in the show, Edith Piaf is played by four actors, two women and two men, who each play different pieces of Edith Piaf’s personality.”

The play alternates between scenes of Piaf’s life and performances of her best-known songs, with a few lesser-known tunes tossed in for good measure, including the obscure “The Woman in White,” a song about psychiatric nurses.

“It’s a very chaotic song,” laughs Lunceford.

“It’s like Edith Piaf on LSD, is what it is,” says Haas. “It’s fantastic!”

In many ways, the song is a perfect summation of Piaf’s life, which included a stint in an asylum.

“Her life is full of paradoxes,” acknowledges Haas. “Her life story is packed with pain, but there’s also sweetness and romance and beauty. There is crassness and crudity, but then there’s elegance and grace. Bit by bit, as her career rose from the streets, she found teachers and supporters who got a hold of her and taught her what she needed to know to be successful in ‘polite society.’

But she maintained her original crassness all the way through.”

“And for what it’s worth,” Lunceford laughs, “some of that crassness has ended up in the show.”

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The funny thing is that the highly sly script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski withholds judgment on the paintings. The ďŹ lm is a story of abuse, fraud and the nigh impossibility of ďŹ ghting back against cuteness. Mostly, though, Big Eyes is a comedy of the ancient endless vaudeville of body and soul.

Margaret, a single mom in an era when that label really stung, is a pure creature who allows herself to be deluded by Walter’s scheming.

She ends up enslaved in the attic, cranking out big-eyed kids as if they were SOS messages. Eventually, this soulful painter has her revenge on her greedy, slicker husband. There is a classic ďŹ lm’s faith here that the truth will out, with help from a self-satisďŹ ed but dogged press: Danny Huston as San Francisco Examiner columnist James Bacon, and Terence Stamp as art critic John Canaday.

It’s also a great movie about San Francisco, envisioned with great nostalgia and depicted with the belief that the past was a more colorful place. The movie pops the eyes in Kodachromish Hawaiian scenes and a tiki mansion in Hillsborough illuminated by a Matisseblue swimming pool, and the city’s snobby veneer of sophistication instantly dissolves under a cascade of kitsch.

If the gear-shift from tragic-comedy into courtroom comedy is a little strained, Big Eyes is in the zone right between animator Frank Tashlin and genre-busting director Preston Sturges. ‘Big Eyes’ is playing in wide release in the North Bay.

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Young Dubliners lead pack of Irish music revivalists

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“I’ve done interviews before and people are like, ‘Flogging Molly, I love them. What influence were they on you?’ And I’m like, ‘You’ve got to read Wikipedia,’” Roberts good-naturedly observes in a recent phone interview, as he remembered his band’s beginnings in the early 1990s.

“I had a bar for three years [Fair City Dublin, in Santa Monica], and every Saturday night was the

The Young Dubliners play Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, with Jerry Hannan opening.

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Young Dubliners and the opening band was the Dave King Band,” says Roberts. “Dave King is the lead singer of Flogging Molly.

The Dave King Band was a rock and roll band. He played with us for three years and his manager finally suggested that he embrace the Irish side of him. Dave is one of the best songwriters I’ve ever known, and I love him to death. We had such a great three years. But if there was any influence, it was the other way around.”

Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys may have attained greater success, but the Young Dubliners have the longer history and are also doing just fine. After raising money for recording expenses through fan donations, the group last March self-released its first studio album in four years, Nine.

“By releasing our own album, we’ve increased the profit potential now of record sales,” Roberts said.

“It’s so dramatically different, the profit margin on a record that you release yourself versus on a record that [record companies] release.”

Roberts and his band mates— bassist Brendan Holmes, guitarist Bob Boulding, violinist/multiinstrumentalist Chas Waltz and drummer Dave Ingraham—took their time making Nine because they knew a self-released album needed to stand up to the group’s eight previous albums and EPs. Roberts thinks the band achieved that goal.

“We feel proud of it,” Roberts said. “It’s got depth to it, it’s got the variety of sound that we like, but it’s also very raw for us. We didn’t overdo it.”

Fans who see the Young Dubliners live can expect a spirited but also well-conceived and well rehearsed show. “I love these bands that say, ‘We never do the same set twice in a row,’” Roberts said. “And that to me is a little bit hard to believe. I want it to be structured, and we’re very kind of into playing as well as we can every night and having things being tight.”

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Dec 31, 9pm. $47-$102.

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NYE at Fenix includes a prix fixe dinner and music from the premiere Prince tribute band.

Dec 31, 8pm. $125-$145. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Grand Night for Singers Music Director Richard B. Evans accompanies singers from all over the Bay Area for an engaging evening of classic songs and musical theater selections. First Saturday of every month, 7pm. $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Brixx Pizzeria Jan 3, Dirty Red Barn. Jan 5, anniversary party with Mighty Groove. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.766.8162.

Christyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Square Wed, Casa Rasta. Thurs, Throwback Thursdays with DJ Stevie B. 96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa.

707.528.8565.

Church of the Incarnation Jan 4, 4pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Renaissance Gloryâ&#x20AC;? with the Festival Consort. 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.2604.

Coffee Catz Fri, 12pm, peaceful piano hour.

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

Dry Creek Kitchen Jan 6, Chris Amberger and Randy Vincent.

317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Finley Community Center First Friday of every month, Larry Broderick Trio. Mon, 11am, Proud Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ukulele jam and lessons. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Flamingo Lounge Dec 31, NYE party with Crossfire, DJ JMag & DJ Don Dada. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden

mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Dec 31, Dirty Cello. Jan 2, Matt Bolton. Jan 3, Tom Rhodes.

691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Jan 3, Susan Sutton Trio with Piro Patton and Tom Hassett.

25 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

Kenwood Depot Dec 31, NYE bash with T-Luke and the Tight Suits. 314 Warm Springs Rd, Kenwood.

Lagunitas Tap Room Dec 31, Hannah Miller & Ben Dubin. Jan 1, 3pm, New Skye Band. Jan 2, 3pm, Levi Lloyd.

Jan 3, Rusty String Express.

Jan 4, Junk Parlor. Jan 7, Tony Gagarian. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Station Dec 31, Frankye Kelly.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

Monroe Dance Hall Dec 31, NYE extravaganza with Bonfire. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450.

Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub Dec 31, Cynthia Carr and the Carrtunes. Jan 2, Sean Carscadden Trio. Jan 3, Andrew Freeman. Jan 4, Blue House.

464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Dec 31, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. Jan 3, the English Beat. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Dec 31, NYE Dinner & Dance with Honey B and the Pollinators. Jan 2, Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belly.

Jan 3, Solid Air. Jan 4, dinner concert with Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Petaluma Historical Museum & Library

Los Lobos

Friar Tuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The band plays two shows to ring in the new year. Dec 31, 7 and 10pm. $45-$100. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke.

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.792.9847.

Dec 31, Roach Gigz and Kool John. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Arlene Francis Center Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with ODELL and DJ Loisaida. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with the Jayne Russell Band. First Sunday of every month, jazz jam. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

HopMonk Sebastopol Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve BrainStorm with Wick It the Instigator & Stylust Beats.

Jan 2, Brothers Comatose.

Jan 3, Johnny Downer tribute concert. Jan 5, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques & DJ Guacamole. Tues, open

Dec 31, 7pm, NYE gala concert with members of SF Symphony.

20 Fourth St, Petaluma.

707.778.4398.

Phoenix Theater

Quincyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec 31, Minxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D. Jan 2, Patty Bobo. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park.

707.585.1079.

R3 Hotel Piano Bar Dec 31, Joe Wicht. Jan 2, Trauma Flinstone. 16390 Fourth St, Guerneville. 707.869.8399.

Redwood Cafe Jan 3, the Thugz. Jan 6, Rock Overtime student performance.

Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

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707.894.9610.

Dec 31, NYE Bash with It’s a Beautiful Day and David Laflamme. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.

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Dec 31, Dgiin with David Luning and Free Peoples. Jan 4, 4pm, Rare Grooves. Wed, open mic night. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

Spancky’s

Western Winter Hitch a ride to S.F. with the Easy Leaves

Dec 31, Counterbalance plays NYE. Thurs, DJ Tazzy Taz. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

Toad in the Hole Pub Dec 31, NYE with Elephant. Sun, Sunday night music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

Dec 31, DJ J.Lately NYE celebration. Tues, Jeremy’s Open Mic. Thurs, DJ Dave. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7878.

Here’s the deal: a $30 ticket gets you a seat on the bus and a pass to the show, where the Easy Leaves will be tearing up the stage alongside S.F. traditional country and rockabilly band the Better Haves, Sam Doores of the Deslondes and DJ Golden Gram. The buses leave Santa Rosa Park & Ride, at Highway 12 and Brookwood, at 6:30pm, and stop at the Petaluma Fairgrounds at 7pm to pick up the rest of the riders. Then you kick back and relax while heading down, and catch a ride back at the end of the night. Demand is high and seats are limited, so get in on the fun by heading to eventbrite.com or theeasyleaves.com for info on tickets.—Charlie Swanson

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Twin Oaks Tavern Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Bash with the Pulsators. Jan 2, Howell Devine. Jan 3, Buck Nickels and Loose Change. Jan 4, Blues and BBQ with Linda Ferro Band. Jan 5, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Jan 7, the Dixie Giants. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Dec 31, Nick Gravenites Band.

3731 Main St, Occidental.

707.874.3555.

Dec 31, New Year Steeze with A-Plus & Casual from Heiroglyphics. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

Jan 2, Crow’s Landing Duo. Jan 3, Hilary Marckx. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson.

JAN 3 > 10 adv / $12 door

Nunchuck Taylor Party & Dance Band

JAN 9 > $10 adv / $12 door

Apple Z

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JAN 10 > 10 adv / $12 door $

The Bonedrivers Rock Band

AZ/DZ

AC/DC Tribute Band

JAN 17 > $10 adv / $12 door

The Daniel Castro Band The Sound of San Francisco Blues

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Zodiacs Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash with New Monsoon and the Incubators. Jan 2, Phony Abalone with Disclaimer. Jan 3, Honey Island Swamp Band with Jelly Bread. Jan 6, Hot Rain with DJs Sizzlak, Dinga & Chalice. Jan 7, David Thom Bluegrass with Riley Hill. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Dec 31, NYE with Backtrax.

Thurs, the Blues Defenders.

401 Grove St, El Verano.

707.343.0044.

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MARIN COUNTY

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Lovefool

JAN 16 > $10 adv / $12 door

Tradewinds

Sonoma County Americana duo the Easy Leaves (Kevin Carducci and Sage Fifield) are often found singing their perfectly distilled pairing of country tinged tunes and folk ditties in the dusty dives and popular clubs north of the Golden Gate. Yet for the last few years, the Easy Leaves have curated and performed at their special Western Winter Formal concert in San Francisco, and this year, the duo is offering a ride to the show on one of two party buses heading to the Great American Music Hall on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Rossi’s 1906

JAN 2 > $10 adv / $12 door

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DJs / Bands / Bloody Marys SAT JAN 3 Â&#x203A; Starts at 8pm Â&#x203A; $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$10 Guy Henry's Birthday Bash

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Santa Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Hall since 1922

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Thurs, open mic night.

1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.6422.

Dance Palace Jan 4, 4pm, Voices and Strings: Songs From the Book of Hours.

503 B St, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1075.

Fenix Jan 2, the Big Jangle. Jan 3, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic.

Jan 4, Bad Ass Boots. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party with the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Bar First Sunday of every month, 5pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Society. 1535 South Novato Blvd, Novato.

415.878.4977.

HopMonk Novato Dec 31, New Years Eve with Rock Candy. Jan 3, Pop Fiction.

Jan 7, open mic night with Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

Rancho Nicasio Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with the Zydeco Flames. Jan 3, Ron Thompson & the Resistors. Jan 4, the Shots. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Dec 31, New Year Celebration with James Moseley. Jan 3, Doc Kraft. Jan 4, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Sleeping Lady Dec 31, Tom Finch Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NYE party. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session.

Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

Jan 2, Rebecca Mimiaga. Jan 3, Brothers Comatose. Jan 7, Sweet Blossom String Band feat Jacob Groopman. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Dec 31, Terrapin All-Stars featuring members of Go By Ocean & Tea Leaf Green. Mon, Ross Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Radio Galaxy.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY City Winery Napa

Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schooner Saloon

Jan 2, White Album Ensemble.

Jan 3, Petty Theft. Jan 4, Joni Morris sings Patsy Cline. Jan 7, Marc Cohn. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

Dec 31, NYE with Asteroid #4.

Wed, Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s karaoke. Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Downtown Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wed, open mic. Sun, DJ Aurelio. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar

Siloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Dec 31, NYE with the 7th Sons.

214 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.332.2637.

Dec 31, SuperHuey New Years Eve Celebration. Jan 3, the Boys of Summer. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Station House Cafe

Uva Trattoria

Jan 4, Paul Knight and friends.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Dec 31, Bernard & the Old School Band. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Mill Valley Community Center Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party with Foreverland. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

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Dec 31, NYE Bash with VINYL and Cathleen Riddley. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Osteria Divino Dec 31, James Henry. Jan 1, Passion Habanera. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

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Jan 4, Joe Baer Magnant Group. Jan 6, Swing Fever.

Jan 7, Jazz Roots Band.

4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Periâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Dollar Dec 31, New Years Eve with Beso Negro. Jan 1, Burnsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sugar Shack. Jan 2, Tommy Odetto and friends. Jan 3, Sucker MCs. Jan 6, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Jan 7, the Weissmen. Mon, Billy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Guide

Maceo Parker Saxophonist and bandleader (and former James Brown sideman) is one of the early architects of R&B. Dec. 31Jan. 3 at SF JAZZ Center.

The Easy Leaves North Bay country-folk duo play Western Winter Formal.

Jan 3 at Great American Music Hall.

R. L. Boyce Mississippi blues guitarist plays with melodic spontaneity and exhilarating fervor. Jan 3 at Brick & Mortar Music Hall.

Chiara Scura Side project of Tropics lead singer, Claire George, balances light and dark in electro-pop sound. Jan 4 at the Chapel.

Aesop Rock S.F.-based Ian Bavitz is acclaimed for his dense hip-hop beats and abstract wordplay. Jan 6 at the Fillmore.

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Galleries RECEPTIONS Jan 2 Chroma Gallery, “Art of the Figure,” art from members of the Thursday Night Drawing Group celebrates the timeless tradition of drawing the human figure. 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.293.6051.

SONOMA COUNTY Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Jan 4, “Journey to the Reuben: The Early Years,” rarely exhibited original Peanuts strips and early pre-Peanuts cartoons are featured. Through Apr 13, “Juxtapositions,” from Lucy’s psychiatric advice to Charlie Brown’s apprehensions, this exhibition follows the sophistication of Schulz’s writing in over 70 comic strips.

Through Apr 26, “Peanuts in Wonderland,” a Peanuts-style tribute to the classic Lewis Carroll tale, including Snoopy masquerading as the Cheshire Beagle. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Suburban | Rural,” dozens of artists examine the environments we live and thrive in, and how they shape our lives. 1200 River Rd, Fulton.

707.477.0657.

Show,” annual nonjuried show gives members a chance to showcase their most exciting pieces. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Graton Gallery

Sonoma County Museum

Through Jan 11, “Fun & Games,” works by Mylette Welch, Cynthia Jackson, Ann Sete and others. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.

707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Dec 31, “Art for the Holidays,” a lively variety of art and craft items are on display, from 22 artists and craftspeople. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6.

707.431.1970.

Occidental Center for the Arts Jan 2-Feb 3, “What We Do Now,” well known women artists of Sonoma County present their most recent works. 5pm. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.542.7143.

Repose Gallery Through Jan 31, “Pamela Williams Photography Exhibit,” award-winning photographer is known for her black-andwhite images of classic European sculpture. 130 S Main St, Sebastopol. Mon-Fri, 7am to 6pm; Sat, 8am to 6pm; Sun, 8am to 4pm 707.861.9050.

Risk Press Gallery

Through Jan 13, “Victoria Kochergen Exhibit,” showing the artists detailed botanical drawings. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Through Dec 31, “Kaye CooperMead” the artist presents a large selection of her handcrafted jewelry made from semi-precious stones in the final show at RiskPress Gallery. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

Eggen & Lance Chapel

Riverfront Art Gallery

Through Jan 8, “Unplug– Enlighten–Protect,” art by Olivia Boyd. 1540 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3747.

Through Jan 4, “The Sacred & the Profane,” photography by Jan Reddick is shown along with Jim Coda’s “The Wildlife of Yellowstone” photography.

132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Finley Community Center Through Jan 29, “Unseen,” the wellness and advocacy center exhibits the creative side of those dealing with mental or emotional disabilities.

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Sculpturesite Gallery Through Jan 4, “Being Woman,” five sculptures respond to issues facing women today.

23588 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

Fulton X Gallery

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

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Through Jan 11, “Roseland: Stories from the Community,” members of the community have developed content around various questions concerning the neighborhood.

Through Feb 9, “Hole in the Head,” exhibition chronicles the battle for Bodega Bay and the birth of the environmental movement. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.579.1500.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through 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.

Steele Lane Community Center Through Feb 16, “Drawing Sonoma” Barbara White Perry exhibits her ink and charcoal drawings of historical properties. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.543.3282.

MARIN COUNTY Bolinas Museum Through Jan 4, “Ocean Wonders & Wellness,” several exhibits display paintings, photography and wearable art that reflects our precious ocean resources. Through Jun 14, “40 Years of the Hearsay News,” exhibit includes more than 50,000 pages bound in volumes to peruse. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Gallery Route One Through Jan 4, “The Takeaway Show,” small and affordable art you can buy right off the wall.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Civic Center Through Jan 8, “The View from Marin,” artwork by members of Marin MOCA is on display. 3501

Marin Community Foundation Through Jan 9, “Inner Worlds: Conscious Unconscious,” exhibits five artists who lived in the North Bay since the 1950s; features post-surrealism, Beat culture and abstract expressionism. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Marin MOCA Through Jan 11, “Irregularities of Attention,” artist Deborah Sullivan bridges past and present and explores concepts such as home, technology, nature and spirituality. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4, 415.506.0137.

Marty Knapp Photo Gallery Through Jan 11, “Glass,” photographer Marty Knapp shows his 20th annual Thanksgiving Holiday exhibit, featuring the manipulated effects of light as it passes through glass. 11245 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station.

415.663.8670.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Jan 22, “Sight & Insight,” a group exhibit of sculpture, paintings, photography and much more.

616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Comedy

world-class Congolese master drummer. $15-$25. 191 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.

Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition

Flamingo Lounge

Dec 31, 9pm. $35. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

Big Fat Year-End Kiss Off Comedy Show Will Durst, Johnny Steele, Michael Bossier and others deliver the laughs. Jan 1, 8pm. $21-$25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Laughing Tomato Comedy Showcase Local and Bay Area comics, hosted by Tony Sparks. First Tues of every month, 8pm.

Free. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

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

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

Tuesday Night Comedy

Tuesdays, swing dancing with lessons. Sundays, 7pm, salsa with lessons. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa 707.545.8530.

George’s Nightclub Thursdays, 8pm, Salsa y Sabor Thursday, Salsa lessons followed by DJs spinning the best of salsa and jazz tunes.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.226.0262.

Hermann Sons Hall Mondays, 7pm. through May 4, international folk dance class, Carol Friedman teaches dances from all over the world. $7/$65 full session. 860 Western Ave, Petaluma 707.762.9962.

Monroe Dance Hall Tuesdays, African and World Music and Dance. Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club. Thursdays, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club. Sundays, Country-Western dancing and lessons. Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

Redwood Cafe Jan 5, 6pm, Open Belly Dance Night. $5. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.7868.

Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-and-comers. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Sebastopol Senior Center

Seager Gray Gallery

Songbird Community Healing Center

Through Jan 30, “All in the Family,” group exhibition by gallery members is filled with holiday cheer. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Dance

Wednesdays, Biodanza. 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.2398.

Dance Palace

Wischemann Hall

Wednesdays, 5pm, HipHop with Bianca. $15. First Wednesday of every month, 6pm, First Wednesday Line Dancing, with Carol Friedman 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1075.

Tuesdays, 6pm, Square Dance Beginner Class, put on by Redwood Rainbows.

707.478.6409. 465 Morris St, Sebastopol.

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. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm. 707.226.5991.

Napa Valley Museum Through Jan 25, “The Wonderful World of LEGO,” models and artwork are on display, highlighting the wealth of creativity that starts with a single brick and a lot of imagination.

55 Presidents Circle, Yountville.

Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm.

707.944.0500.

Ellington Hall Fridays, Friday Night Swing.

3535 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa 707.545.6150.

Embassy Suites Hotel Jan 2, 8pm, 2015 Kickoff Party for Singles, Start the new year by meeting new friends and dance to hits with DJ Darryl K. $10. 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael.

Finnish American Home Association Wednesdays, 6pm, African Dance & Drum Workshop, led by Sandor Diabankouezi,

Fridays, Beginning Line Dancing. 167 High St, Sebastopol 707.829.2440.

Events Calistoga Art Walk Follow the signs and view art with strolling tour of shops and galleries. First Wed-Thurs of every month, 5pm. Free.

Downtown Calistoga, Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 707.225.1003.

Community Meditation Practice Sitting and walking meditation with free instruction. Followed by tea and snacks. Sun, 9am. Free. Santa ) Rosa Shambhala

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Meditation Center, 709 Davis St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.4907.

Creative Drumming Class A six-week adventure to spice up your drumming and improve your improv playing.

Through Jan 6, 2015, 7pm. $108 all sessions. Daisies Magical Musical Wonderland, 790 Hurlbut Ave, Sebastopol, 707.824.1796.

Drop-In Meditation Classes for all levels include guided meditation and brief commentary. Kids welcome.

Ongoing. $10. Mahakaruna Buddhist Center, 304 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.766.7720.

Entrepreneurs’ Happy Hour Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while socializing with local innovators, service providers and investors. First Tues of every month, 5pm. Free.

Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, 1300 Valley House Dr, Ste 100, Rohnert Park, 707.794.1240.

Game Tournaments Various card and role-playing games including Yu-Gi-Oh, Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.

Mon-Thurs-Sun. Outer Planes Comics and Games, 526 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, 707.546.2000.

Kundalini Meditation Tues, 7pm. Free. Keene Acupuncture, 7 Fourth St, Ste 50, Petaluma.

Low-Cost Physicals Family physicals for adults and children by appointment.

Ongoing. $20-$65. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2880.

Lyme Support Group First Tues of every month, 1:30pm. Lydia’s Sunflower Center, 1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.792.5300.

Downtown Mill Valley, Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, 415.721.1856.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Three-course Dinner, standup comedy, live music from Girls & Boys and a Champagne Toast.

Dec 31, 8pm. $20-$60. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Santa Rosa Stamp Club Open to all stamp collectors and anyone interested in collecting stamps. First Tues of every month. Free. The Lodge at Paulin Creek, 2375 Range Ave, Santa Rosa.

Sebastopol Art Walk First Thurs monthly, 6 to 8, downtown area galleries and businesses showcase local artists. First Thurs of every month. Sebastopol Plaza, McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.874.9462.

Field Trips 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.

New Years Yoga Retreat Amber Shumake and Jennifer Heminger lead a celebration of the New Year, with a transformative weekend full of yoga, massage by appointment, and meditation.

Jan 2-4. Mayacamas Ranch, 3975 Mountain Home Ranch Rd, Calistoga, 707.294.6343.

Wild Work Days

Hermitage Revealed The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, opens it doors for a special cinematic event.

Jan 6, 7pm. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.

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.

Project: Ice Tiburon Film Society presents this look at the Great Lakes, America’s inland ocean. Jan 6, 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

The Thing & They Live Two classic John Carpenter horror thrillers screen as part of the CULT series. Jan 1, 7pm.

Roxy Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

Food & Drink Civic Center Farmers Market Sun at 10am, “Eat Local 101” provides walking tour with information, cooking advice and ideas inspired by locally grown foods. Year-round. Thurs, 8am and Sun, 8am. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 800.897.3276.

Corte Madera Farmers Market Year-round. Wed-noon. Town Center, Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.

Demystifying Wine & Food

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.

Interactive discussions on pairings with delectable demonstrations. Sat-noon. $75.

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

Film

Year-round. Tues, 3pm. Russian River Vineyards, 5700 Hwy 116, Forestville, 707.887.3344.

Mill Valley Art Walk

Capra Classics: It Happened One Night

French Garden Farm Market

First Tues monthly, 6 to 8, downtown area galleries and businesses showcase local artists. First Tues of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

Shown as part of a series of the most beloved films of Frank Capra. Jan 4, 4 and 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Enjoy produce from restaurant’s farm, along with freshly baked breads and pastries from their kitchen.

Every Sun, 10 to 2. Free. French

Meditation Group for Mothers Mindful meditation and sharing experiences for benefit of mothers and their children.

Wed, 8:30am. $10. Shambhala Meditation Center, 255 West Napa St, Ste G, Sonoma.

Forestville Farmers Market

RUSSIAN ARK Rialto Cinemas screens ‘Hermitage Revealed,’ a cinematic tour

through one of the world’s most famous museums, on Jan. 6. See Film, adjacent.

Garden, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

Sebastopol Plaza, McKinley St, Sebastopol.

Harvest Market

Totally Truckin’ Thursdays

Selling local and seasonal fruit, flowers, vegetables and eggs. Sat, 9am. Harvest Market, 19996 Seventh St E, Sonoma, 707.996.0712.

Indian Valley Farmers Market Organic farm and garden produce stand where you bring your own bag. Wed, 10am.

College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.454.4554.

Locals Night Special menu items, musical performances and activities.

Tues, 5pm. Free. Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa.

Oyster Night First Fri of every month, 4pm.

Gourmet au Bay, 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, 707.875.9875.

Redwood Empire Farmers Market Sat, 8:30am and Wed, 8:30am.

Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Farmers Market First Wed of every month.

Oakmont Farmers Market, Oakmont Drive and White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, 707.538.7023.

Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am and Wed, 9am.

Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.522.8629.

Sebastopol Farmers Market Local produce, meat and artisan goods. Sun, 10am.

Four food trucks park in the O’Reilly parking lot, provide you with local goodness and donate 10 percent of sales to a monthly selected nonprofit.

Thurs. O’Reilly & Associates, 1005 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, 707.827.7190.

Vintner Vinyl Tastings and tunes come together in the tap bar and restaurant. Mon, 6:30pm. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

West End Wednesdays West End merchants offer wine, coffee and food tastings.

Wed, 5pm. Free. Downtown Napa, First Street and Town Center, Napa.

Windsor Certified Farmers Market Sun, 10am and Thurs, 5pm. Old Downtown Windsor, Market St, Windsor.

Wine 101 First Fri at 5:30 monthly, local food and wine experts lead wine education and food pairing. RSVP. First Fri of every month, 5:30pm. $25-$35. SL Cellars, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, 707.833.5070.

Wine Up Award-winning wines and delicious food make for a perfect combination. Sat. Free.

Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Tasting Room, 243 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Winter in the Wineries Tour, taste wine and meet winemakers at 14 heralded wineries, both large and small,

in and around the town at the top of Napa Valley. Through Feb 8, 2015. $50. Calistoga wineries, various locations, Calistoga.

For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.”

Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. Wed-Thurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing. Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, 415.339.3900.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Mon at 10:30 and 11, songs and fingerplays for kids under two.

Wed at 11, toddler storytime; at 4, read-along program for ages seven and up. Mon. BelvedereTiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, 415.789.2665.

Breakfast with Enzo Bring clapping hands, singing voices, dancing feet and breakfast for weekly family music show. Sun at 10 and 11. Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista, Mill Valley, 415.652.2474.

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

Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum, Westwood Hills Park,

3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, 707.255.6465.

Whimsical environments for kids’ exploration. Hours: Mon, noon to 4; Tues-Sun, 9 to 5.

Ongoing. Free. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.

Chops Teen Club Hang-out spot for Santa Rosa teens ages 12 to 20 offers art studio and class, open gym, tech lounge, cafe, recording studio and film club. Hours for high schoolers: Mon-Thurs, 3 to 9; Fri, 3 to 11; Sat and school holidays, noon to 11. For middle school kids: Mon-Fri, 3 to 7; Sat and school holidays, noon to 7. Film club meets Tues at 4. Ongoing. Membership, $5$10 per year. Chops Teen Club, 509 Adams St, Santa Rosa, 707.284.2467.

Messy Mucking About Every Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30, toddlers and their parents are invited to a drop-in, free-form art studio to create with paint, ceramics, collage, construction, found objects and feathers.

Sat. $15. Nimbus Arts, St Helena Marketplace, Ste 1-B, 3111 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, 707.965.5278.

$10. Point Blue Conservation Science, 3820 Cypress Dr #11, Petaluma, 707.781.2555.

Art Rising Workshop

Institute for the Fulfillment of Human Society invites all for public chat on current issues.

First Tues of every month, 7pm. $5. Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol, 707.793.2188.

Local artists Gayle Madison and Lorrie Ragozzino lead.

Thurs, 4pm. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Research Advisory Council tackles tough questions posed by moderator, first Sun monthly at 2:30. First Sun of every month. Free. Napa County Historical Society, Goodman Library, 1219 First St, Napa, 707.224.1739.

Cancer Support Peer Group Share stories, tips and compassion with fellow cancer patients and survivors. First Thurs of every month. Free.

Palm Drive Hospital, 501 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

CityZen Evening of sitting meditation, tea and dharma talk. All are welcome. Mon, 7pm. Free.

Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

Marin Speaker Series

A lap-sit program for infants, one day to 17 months old, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Fri, 10:45am.

Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, 707.763.9801.

Saddle Club

O’Hanlon Roundtable

Children six and up are welcome for horse- and stablerelated games and a casual dinner. Fri, 5:30pm. $20. Sunrise Stables, 1098 Lodi Lane, St Helena, 707.333.1509.

Continuing parade of experienced artists share thoughts on creative process.

All artists welcome. First Tues each month, 4 to 6. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331.

St Helena Library Free film series, story and craft time. Tues-Wed-Fri. St Helena Library, 1492 Library Lane, St Helena, 707.963.5244.

Toddler Storytime High-energy storytime for toddlers 18 months to three years old. Fri, 10am.

Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, 707.763.9801.

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Eight of the best of today’s thought leaders come to Marin in monthly talks that run through April. Through Apr 2, 2015. $325-$425.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

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dementia. First Thurs of every month, 3pm. Rianda House Senior Center, 1475 Main St, St Helena, 707.967.5502.

Petaluma Arts Association Meeting Meet Petaluma Collage Artist, Elaine Larson, serving as the new President of the Arts Association. Jan 6, 6pm.

United Church of Christ, 825 Middlefield Dr, Petaluma.

Pleasures of the Heart First Monday, women’s salon. Second Monday, coed discussion group. First Mon of every month, 7pm. Pleasures of the Heart, 1310 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.482.9899.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Point Blue (formerly PRBO) Speaker Series

For family members giving care to an elder with Alzhiemer’s or

Learn about birds and ecology.

Every third Thurs, 6:30pm.

Readings Aqus Cafe Jan 5, 6:30pm, Rivertown Poets: A-Muse-ing Monday, poets Phyllis Meshulam and Joe Zaccardi read, with an open mic. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.

Book Passage Jan 5, 7pm, “The Tudor Vendetta” and “The Queen’s Vow” with C.W. Gortner. Jan 6, 7pm, “Moth and Spark” with Anne Leonard. Jan 7, 7pm, “Spiritual Democracy” with Steven Herrmann. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Redwood Cafe Jan 4, 5pm, poetry reading.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.7868.

Theater Edith Piaf: Under Paris Skies See Paris through Piaf’s eyes with this world premiere presentation. Dec 31-Jan 18. $25-$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

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All-original, all-comedy cabaret from Sandy and Richard Riccardi. Dec 31, 7 and 10pm. $25-$50. Studio Theatre, Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

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ARIES (March 21–April 19) Most salamanders reproduce by laying eggs, but the alpine salamander doesn’t. Females of that species give birth to live young after long pregnancies that may last three years. What does this have to do with you? Well, I expect you to experience a metaphorical pregnancy in the coming months. Even if you’re male, you will be gestating a project or creation or inspiration. And it’s important that you don’t let your the incubation period drag on and on and on, as the alpine salamanders do. I suggest you give birth no later than July.

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Maybe you have had a dream like this: You’re wandering around a house you live in, and at the end of a long hallway you come to a door you’ve never seen before. How could you have missed it in the past? It must have been there the whole time. You turn the knob, open the door and slip inside. Amazing! The room is full of interesting things that excite your imagination. What’s more, on the opposite wall there’s another door that leads to further rooms. In fact, you realize there’s an additional section of the house you have never known about or explored.

Whether or not you have had a dream like that, Taurus, I’m betting that in 2015, you will experience a symbolically similar series of events in your waking life.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) The Greek god Zeus had seven wives. Themis, Leto, Eurynome and Hera were among them. Another was his older sister Demeter, and a sixth was his aunt Mnemosyne. Then there was the sea nymph Metis. Unfortunately, he ate Metis—literally devoured her—which effectively ended their marriage. In 2015, Gemini, I encourage you to avoid Zeus’s jumbled, complicated approach to love and intimacy. Favor quality over quantity. Deepen your focus rather than expanding your options. Most importantly, make sure your romantic adventures never lead to you feeling fragmented or divided against yourself. This is the year you learn more than ever before about what it’s like for all the different parts of you to be united.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Here are three of my top wishes for you in 2105: You will have a clear, precise sense of what’s yours and what’s not yours . . . of what’s possible to accomplish and what’s impossible . . . of what will be a good influence on you and what won’t be. To help ensure that these wishes come true, refer regularly to the following advice from Cancerian author Elizabeth Gilbert: “You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. That’s a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind.

That’s the only thing you should be trying to control.”

LEO (July 23–August 22) Author Robert Moss has published 27 books. When he talks about the art of launching and completing big projects, I listen attentively. There’s one piece of advice he offers that would be particularly helpful for you to keep in mind throughout the first half of 2015. “If we wait until we are fully prepared in order to do something, we may never get it done,” he says. “It’s important to do things before we think we are ready.” Can you handle that, Leo? Are you willing to give up your fantasies about being perfectly qualified and perfectly trained and perfectly primed before you dive in?

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) The fish known as the coelacanths were thought to have become extinct 66 million years ago. That was when they disappeared from the fossil record. But in 1938, a fisherman in South Africa caught a live coelacanth.

Eventually, whole colonies were discovered in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa and near Indonesia.

I foresee a comparable phenomenon happening in your life during the coming months, Virgo. An influence you believed to have disappeared from your life will resurface. Should you welcome and embrace it? Here’s what I think: Only if you’re interested in its potential role in your future, not because of a nostalgic attachment.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) “Nothing brings people closer than business,” said composer Arnold Schoenberg. You could be living proof of that

hypothesis in 2015, Libra. Your drive to engage in profitable activities will be at a peak, and so will your knack for making good decisions about profitable activities. If you cash in on these potentials, your social life will flourish. Your web of connections will expand and deepen. You will generate high levels of camaraderie by collaborating with allies on productive projects.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) Deathwatch beetles have a peculiar approach to the mating game. Their seduction technique consists of smacking their heads against a hard object over and over again. This generates a tapping sound that is apparently sexy to potential partners. I discourage you from similar behaviors as you seek the kind of love you want in 2015. The first rule of romantic engagement is this: Sacrificing or diminishing yourself may seem to work in the short run, but it can’t possibly lead to lasting good. If you want to stir up the best results, treat yourself with tenderness and respect.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) Dieterich Buxtehude (1637–1707) was a German composer whose organ music is still played today. He was a major influence on a far more famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). When Bach was a young man, he decided it was crucial for him to experience Buxtehude’s music first-hand. He took a leave of absence from his job and walked over 250 miles to the town where Buxtehude lived. There he received the guidance and inspiration he sought. In 2015, Sagittarius, I’d love to see you summon Bach’s determination as you go in quest of the teaching you want and need.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Even in normal times, you are a fount of regeneration. Your ever-growing hair and fingernails are visible signs of your nonstop renewal. A lot of other action happens without your conscious awareness. For example, your taste buds replace themselves every two weeks. You produce 200 billion red blood cells and 10 billion white blood cells every day. Every month the epidermis of your skin is completely replaced, and every 12 months your lungs are composed of a fresh set of cells. In 2015, you will continue to revitalize yourself in all these ways, but will also undergo a comparable regeneration of your mind and soul. Here’s my prediction: This will be a year of renaissance, rejuvenation and reinvention.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “Sometimes I can feel my bones straining under the weight of all the lives I’m not living,” says a character in Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. If you have ever felt that way, Aquarius, I predict that you will get some relief in 2015.

Your bones won’t be straining as much as they have in the past because you will be living at least one of the lives you have wanted to live but haven’t been able to before. How you will handle all the new lightness that will be available?

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

“Erotomania” is a word for the erroneous fantasies people entertain when they imagine that a celebrity is in love with them. Laughable, right? Just because I have dreams of Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey texting me seductive notes doesn’t mean that she genuinely yearns for my companionship. And yet most of us, including you and me, harbor almost equally outlandish beliefs and misapprehensions about all kinds of things. They may not be as far-fetched as those that arise from erotomania, but they are still out of sync with reality. The good news, Pisces, is that in 2015 you will have the best chance ever to become aware of and shed your delusions—even the longrunning, deeply rooted kinds.

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