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As a lifelong athlete, fitness enthusiast and former NCAA Division 1 strength and conditioning coach, I enjoyed Cliff Weathers’ evenhanded coverage of the controversy now raging over CrossFit training (“Crossing Swords,” Jan. 15). A blend of several disciplines, CrossFit borrows from Olympic-style weightlifting, military

basic training, martial arts, gymnastics and a bit from track-and-field. It’s an excellent approach for young athletes in speed-and-power events, but less applicable for those in endurance sports, and so rigorous that newbies should probably undertake a three-month conditioning program before even attempting CrossFit. It’s also a form of training better suited for younger athletes than older ones, who do not recover as quickly from high-intensity exercise.

Every activity—even a pleasant stroll

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around the neighborhood—has some degree of inherent danger, but we live in a risk-averse society with a surfeit of lawyers who believe that any acknowledgement of risk is an admission of responsibility for injury.

This is why CrossFit execs and cultists are so adamant in denying that there’s any risk involved with CrossFit training— they know there is, but have to do everything to keep the lawyers away. It’s all about avoiding lawsuits.

CrossFit is a great program, but it’s dishonest to assert that it’s some sort

By Tom Tomorrow

of injury-free fountain of eternal youth. That will never exist.

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Community First I migrated to Sonoma County 20 years ago after 15 years of living in the Bay Area. I still worked in the city but the commute was worth the trip home to the beauty this region offers.

In establishing a first residence in Geyserville in 1995, I noted how proud the residents of the greater Healdsburg area were of its local feel. There was a farmers market on the green across the main drag from the beautiful town square and though there were signs of sophistication and affluence around.

I loved the area for the balanced juxtaposition of the two.

As I was relocating to West County four years later, I heard a lot of concern about the way Healdsburg seemed to be changing. A hotel was being built on the green where the farmers market used to assemble, and a huge euromall was planned to be built up the street.

It has become a weekend getaway for the likes who have ruined S.F. bohemia through insensitive gentrification.

I enjoy the Barlow. It seems like a worthy addition to the town for the revenue and character it adds to Sebastopol. I am not against progress or hard-working enterprises enhancing their bottom line because of development. Yet after the assassination I witnessed of the once charming character of Healdsburg, I can only see flashing red lights of caution in response to this news (“Hotel Sebastopol,” Jan. 7).

For this place to mutate into another remote, part-time (virtual rural) destination for well-heeled techies would surely be a tragedy.

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Sebastopol’s dog park is not only for canines BY SHEPHERD BLISS

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fter reading articles complaining about dogs, I recommend Sebastopol’s dog park in Ragle Ranch Regional Park as a good place for those four-footeds and their two-footed human companions.

We socialize, frolic, share stories, argue and teach each other, as well as build community among these two distinct species. Given political, lifestyle, ethnic, gender, class, generational and other differences, humans do not always get along so well.

“Sebastopol’s dog park is like the old community water well, where differences are suspended,” says one regular. “What binds us together is our love of all things dog. Watching dogs dancing with each other is fun.” Dogs are sensuous, in their bodies, in present time, rather than stuck in the past or futurizing.

Though I’ve lived in Sebastopol for over two decades, I first entered the dog park two years ago after a puppy adopted me. I was not looking for a dog; Winnie apparently sought a human companion. She jumped into my arms at Sebastopol’s farmers market. The Cazadero family into which she was born—where they hunt boar—eventually insisted that I take her home. I resisted, then surrendered.

Winnie is a Catahoula leopard hound with a six-colored coat.

She is fast, fierce and sweet, and has two differently-colored eyes.

Winnie likes to growl and bark, as invitations to play. Learning to growl, for both dogs and humans, can set boundaries. I laugh more than usual at the dog park.

Sebastopol is dog-friendly. Issues do arise in the streets and at stores. Some find Winnie too intense. So there are issues and conflicts at the park. Different points of view—sometimes uninvited—on how to properly care for dogs emerge. Winnie’s energy is too much for some, including me at times. I am fortunate that Winnie has connected well with other humans, who help take care of her. “It takes a village to raise a dog” is certainly true.

Dogs have become my teachers. They express love in different ways, including what could be called “tough love.” Many dogs engage in “necking,” since their skin tends to be lose and they can pull without hurting.

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DEBR IEFER Walmart ¨ Uber Alles It did not go well for protesters intent on stopping a proposed Walmart expansion in Rohnert Park last week. A Jan. 13 meeting at Rohnert Park City Hall found the town’s councilmembers voting 4–1 in favor of letting a supercenter plan go forward.

Anti-Walmart agitator Rick Luttman described the development as “outrageous and disgraceful. No other city in Sonoma County would have done something like this. They’re all a bunch of wimps.

“The worst part,” he adds, “is they clearly don’t believe in democracy.

The opinions expressed by citizens last night was overwhelmingly opposed to Walmart.”

Rohnert Park officials argued that it’s not their concern to decide which businesses are good for the city and which aren’t.

Debriefer reached out to Liza Featherstone, author of Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Workers’ Rights at Walmart, for some thoughts on how Walmart might have managed to convince Rohnert Park officials to green-light the proposed expansion, despite a broad base of opposition.

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS From 2000 to 2008, more than $300 million worth of assets were seized in California.

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ast August, a fire in a Sebastopol building exposed a cannabis growing operation on site. Sonoma County detectives, invoking a federal asset-forfeiture program called “equitable sharing,” seized property and goods on the property that included 1,421 gold and silver coins and $1.4 million in cash.

But late last week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder all but ended the equitable sharing program, whereby the feds, state and local law enforcement agencies split the proceeds from the sale of confiscated goods.

The Sebastopol story, first reported in the Press Democrat, raised eyebrows since the local police didn’t charge the property owner with anything—and six months later still haven’t charged him with anything.

BY TOM GOGOLA When asked about the whereabouts of the gold and silver last October, Sonoma County assistant district attorney Bud McMahon confirmed that it been turned over to the feds.

The reason, he said, was because “we don’t have any local state charges here. We don’t have any identified suspects. All the cash and the precious metals were sent to the federal government for asset forfeiture purposes.”

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“The company has gotten really good at telling a different story,” she says. “They’ve had so much practice over the years.”

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McMahon added that the rationale for seizing the goods in Sebastopol was that law enforcement didn’t want to leave it there “for someone else to steal.”

And he downplayed the county’s use of the program. “We don’t use the federal government for asset forfeiture, hardly at all,” McMahon said.

The Washington Post was first out of the box with this story last week and noted in its report that Holder’s move came with some exceptions—guns, child pornography and explosives.

But, the Post noted, those items represented a fraction of the assets seized since 2008. Since then, the Post reported, the feds have made more than 55,000 seizures worth over $3 billion, much of it cash money.

The program has been widely criticized for being a convenient lever for local law enforcement to pad their budgets from the sale of the confiscated goods. Under the program, the feds keep 20 percent of the proceeds, and the localities get 80 percent.

Now, under the Holder ruling, absent a warrant or criminal charges being filed at the state or local level—exactly the scenario in the Sebastopol bust—local law enforcement agencies will no longer be able to seize assets using the federal program.

The program was of special value in California, where state asset forfeiture laws are not only more difficult to invoke, but are less harsh than the federal program, according to materials offered by a San Francisco law firm that’s been in the asset-forfeiture trenches.

The Shouse California Law Group, based in San Francisco, has represented clients caught up in asset-forfeiture cases all around

the state. The firm’s website details how, in California, this program was leaned on by law enforcement.

“The laws passed by the California Legislature actually provide pretty good protections for individuals caught up in assetforfeiture proceedings,” the firm notes.

“But equitable sharing allows California cops to get around those laws by handing property they have seized over to federal law enforcement agencies. That property then gets handled under federal asset-forfeiture laws, which are much harsher than California’s.”

McMahon said that assertion is “absolutely untrue,” and that whether it was the federal or state asset-forfeiture law, “it’s the same burden of proof.”

He added that the district attorney’s office relied almost entirely on state asset-forfeiture laws: “We do asset-forfeiture cases all the time, and we gladly accept them and we rarely turn them down.”

McMahon said he was unfamiliar with the equitable sharing 80–20 split and went on to admit, “I don’t know the rules of federal asset law, it may be broader, but we do not do that in Sonoma County.

“To suggest to me that it’s harder to do it from a state standpoint than from a federal standpoint—we’re as fair as we can be.

We give property and money back all the time that’s been seized.”

The Holder move, he said, “is not going to change our workload or the number of asset forfeitures that we do.”

Shouse reports that in California, between 2000 and 2008, “more than $300 million worth of assets was seized in California through equitable sharing.”

The firm notes, “What this means is that California cops can do an end-run around the restrictions on asset forfeiture that were put in place by California’s own elected officials, and still make plenty of money for their departments.”

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But workers’ rights problems with Walmart haven’t been addressed by the company in any substantive way, says Featherstone. It has plowed forth with cheery public relations campaigns, many featuring smiling workers sporting the signature blue Walmart apron, gushing about the friendly corporate culture.

“It’s not just about the low hourly wages,” says Featherstone, “but the difficulty in getting enough hours, and reliably just being on the schedule, which is another huge challenge for someone trying to make ends meet.

And, on top of that, the health insurance is terrible, and it’s hard to get it because it’s so hard to get the necessary hours to qualify for it.”

As Featherstone notes, one of the tricks to a successful Walmart campaign is to promise jobs in an area that’s otherwise short on them. The jobless rate in Sonoma County, however, has plummeted over the past two years, from almost 7 percent in 2013 to below 5 percent as of late 2014.

The issue isn’t necessarily the quantity of available jobs, but the quality. Featherstone notes that “any conservative, or just an observant person, would argue that people apply for these jobs.

If there were better jobs in the community, obviously people wouldn’t be applying at Walmart, and that’s one thing that communities have to consider.

Why would they want these low-paying jobs? The community probably needs to be providing other ways that people can make a living. If there is support, it’s probably because there are significant numbers of people who are not finding jobs,” she says.

Debriefer reached out to the four councilmembers who supported the plan but none of them got back to us in time for our deadline.—Tom Gogola

BUFFALO, CA Melisa Schultze, left, Curtis Fjelstul and Andrew Zlot started making their one-of-a-kind gelato in 2013.

Ice Cream Dreams Petaluma’s Double 8 Dairy makes world’s first buffalo milk gelato BY STETT HOLBROOK

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lack-and-white Holstein cattle and tan, doe-eyed Jersey cows are a common sight in the North Bay. Water buffalo? Not so much.

The curious, watchful animals with their sloped, black horns and croaking vocalizations are newcomers to western Marin and Sonoma counties, but their presence signals a delicious addition to the region’s long history of dairy farms.

Craig Ramini’s buffalo milk mozzarella operation in Tomales brought the Asiatic animals into the area. His then-partner Andrew Zlot set out to expand the herd and find a larger dairy. But when their partnership came to an end, Zlot found himself with a herd of buffalo and no idea what to do with the luxuriously rich milk they produced. He wasn’t going to make mozzarella. A chance meeting with two Mendocino County gelato makers (Paul Vierra and Marco Moramarco of

Gualala’s Pazzo Marco Creamery) at a party gave him an idea. Zlot asked if they’d be willing to make a batch of gelato with his buffalo milk. They said yes, and he brought some milk up to Gualala.

“Out came the gelato, and it was just glorious,” Zlot says.

After some coaxing, the gelato makers shared their recipe for the gelato base under the condition Zlot didn’t sell in Gualala. The flavoring would be up to Zlot.

Thus Petaluma’s Double 8 Dairy gelato was born.

Zlot and his two partners (Curtis Fjelstul and Melisa Schultze) began making gelato in 2013. From the restaurant side, customers have included heavies like the French Laundry, Ramen Gaijin, A16, Quince, Sushi Ran and Oliveto. On the retail side, Double 8 is available at Paradise Market (Corte Madera), Bi-Rite (San Francisco) and Market Hall (Oakland).

“There is no other buffalo milk gelato dairy in America,” says Zlot. Fjelstul (formerly production manager of Three Twins ice cream) says he’s pretty sure there isn’t one in Italy either.

The name Double 8 refers to the milking parlor, a U-shaped area that can house 16 buffalo (a double eight). Zlot used to deliver gelato in a portable freezer in the back of his Jetta, but now he makes his rounds in a used Dryer’s ice cream truck.

At $9 a pint, the gelato ain’t cheap.

Dairy cows produce about three times as much milk as a water buffalo, but the milk that comes out is supremely rich and creamy.

Water buffalo milk gelato is 10 percent butterfat, lower than that of traditional premium cow’s milk ice cream which has cream added to it and about 14 percent butterfat.

Because buffalo milk is so rich, no additional cream is needed.

Current flavors include chocolate, hazelnut, candy cap mushroom and, my favorite, fior de latte, a plain milk flavor that’s anything but plain. The gelato is dense and chewy and stunningly delicious. Compared to premium brands of ice cream, its has a more satiny mouthfeel and a downright buttery quality.

The buffalos’ barns, the dairy and the creamery where the ice cream is made are all within a few steps of each other. It doesn’t get more farm-to-freezer than that.

“The beauty of this is the simplicity,” says Zlot, a journalist turned economist turned ice cream maker. “You milk in the morning and make gelato in the afternoon.”

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S O N OMA CO U N TY Applewood Inn California cuisine. $$$. California wine country food inspired by European traditions. Dinner daily; midweek locals’ specials.

13555 Hwy 116, Guerneville.

707.869.9093.

Casino Bar & Grill California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, serving up a changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations. Unpretentious, creative and affordable, Casino is a whispered-about landmark among locals in the know.

Dinner nightly. 17000 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. 707.876.3185.

Epicurean Connection Cafe. $-$$. Extensive local and artisan cheese selection and other gourmet delights in convivial market. Cheese classes taught, too! 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

Hang Ah Dim Sum Chinese-dim sum. $. Low prices and good variety make it pleasing. Buffet-style quality and greasiness can be a letdown. Lunch and dinner daily. 2130 Armory Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7873.

Khoom Lanna Thai. $$.

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

Larry Vito’s BBQ Smokehouse Barbecue. $-$$. Southern-style and slow-cooked from a chef who’s worked with Wolfgang Puck and Alice Waters. Zing!

6811 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol. 707.575.3277.

LaSalette Portuguese. $$-$$$. Authentic rustic dishes include classic lusty

Portuguese stews and seafood. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 452-H First St E, Sonoma.

707.938.1927.

McNear’s Alehouse. $.

Sports bar: barbecue, big appetizers, burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. 21 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Pub Republic Pub fare. $-$$. Pub grub from Petaluma’s southernmost tip, featuring Brussels sprout tacos and a hearty selection of brews. Lunch and dinner daily; weekend brunch. 3120 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma.

707.782.9090.

Sushi Tozai Japanese. $$.

Spare, clean ambiance and some of the freshest sushi you’ll ever eat. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 7531 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.9886.

Toyo Japanese Grill Japanese. $$$. Well-crafted traditional Japanese with some modern extras like deep-fried mashed potato croquettes with mayo. Lunch and dinner daily.

3082 Marlow Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.8871.

Vineyards Inn Spanish. $$. Authentic foods from Spain, fresh fish off the fire broiler, extensive tapas, as well as paellas and more.

Emphasis on organic. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed-Mon. 8445 Sonoma Hwy. (Highway 12), at Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. 707.833.4500.

Water Street Bistro Eclectic. $$. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and entrées. Breakfast and lunch daily. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.9563.

Yao-Kiku Japanese. $$-$$$. Fresh sushi with ingredients flown in from Japan steals the show in this popular neighborhood restaurant. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8180.

MA R I N 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.

Avatar’s Indian-plus. $.

Fantastic East-meets-West fusion of Indian, Mexican, Italian and American, with dishes customized to your palate. Lunch and dinner, MonSat. 2656 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.8083.

Cafe Reyes Pizza. $$. At the end of the main drag in West Marin’s quintessential small town sits a wood-fired oven serving piping pizzas of perfection. Beer and oysters can be had as well. Lunch and dinner, Wed–Sun. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.9493.

Finnegan’s Marin Pub fare. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. Lunch and dinner daily. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.899.1516.

Fish Seafood. $$-$$$.

Incredibly fresh seafood in incredibly relaxed setting overlooking bay. Lunch and dinner daily. (Cash only.)

350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.FISH.

Hilltop 1892 American. $$-$$$$. Casual dining with panoramic Marin views and a California-cuisine take on such classic fare as steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal greens. Complete with custom cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch.

850 Lamont Ave, Novato.

415.893.1892.

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

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

415.256.9121.

Salito’s Crab House Seafood . $$$. Waterfront setting with extensive marine menu plus steak and other

American staples. Lunch and dinner daily. 1200 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito. 415.331.3226.

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

Yet Wah Chinese. $$.

Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch.

Lunch and dinner daily.

1238 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.460.9883.

N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$.

Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant.

Prix fixe dinner changes daily.

Actually takes reservations.

6476 Washington St, Yountville.

707.944.2487.

Alexis Baking Co Cafe. $-$$. Alexis excels at baked goods and offers killer breakfasts and sensible soup’n’-salad lunches. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1517 Third St, Napa. 707.258.1827.

Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$.

Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.

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, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner daily. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa.

707.257.5157.

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the pizza is simple and thin, and ranks as some of the best in the North Bay. Lunch and dinner daily.

1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa.

707.255.5552.

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SMALL BITES

SRJC Wine Classic Santa Rosa Junior College is hosting its first Wine Classic Feb. 8 from 2pm to 5pm at Lawrence A. Bertolini Hall. The SRJC Wine Classic is a walk-around tasting reception with 30 Sonoma County wineries pouring over 50 wines, live music, appetizer buffet and a souvenir glass for attendees 21 and over The Wine Classic will honor this year’s honorary co-chairs Rich Thomas and Joe Martin. Both have a rich history in the Sonoma County wine industry and are longtime supporters of SRJC. Thomas is a veteran viticulture instructor at the college whose more than 40-year agricultural career and contributions to the Sonoma County wine industry are widely known. Thomas developed the state’s first full-time viticulture program at the community-college level, recognized as a model for community colleges in California.

Martin is the founder of St. Francis Winery and one of the first to plant Merlot grapes in Sonoma Valley back in 1971. He has welcomed generations of SRJC students to St. Francis Winery and continues to actively support local educational and charitable causes.

Participating wineries include Balletto Vineyards, Dutton Goldfield, Kosta Browne Winery, Dry Creek Vineyard, La Follette and Merry Edwards Winery.

Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased at www.srjcwineclassic.com. All proceeds will fund SRJC wine, culinary arts and hospitality students and student scholarships. Bank of Marin and American AgCredit are the event’s major sponsors.

—Stett Holbrook

Red Rock Cafe & Backdoor BBQ American. $-$$. Cafe specializing in barbecue and classic diner fare.

Messy, delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 1010 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.252.9250.

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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Dining

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.

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Breweries SONOMA CO U N TY

beer bites! 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.2337. www. russianriverbrewing.com.

establishment. 1132 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.456.HOPS. www. brokendrum.com.

Bear Republic Brewing Company

Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. With a focus

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Pub grub gets

on German-Style beers (try the Uncle Jack’s kolsch or the Summer Altbier, when available) and California ales, Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. boasts a good-looking lineup of ales. 750 W. Napa St., Sonoma. 707.938.7422. www. sonomaspringsbrewery.com.

a pub-cuisine facelift. Fun specials, great live music.

765 Center Blvd, Fairfax.

415.485.1005.

One of the originals on the North Bay craft-beer scene, this family-owned brewery only gets better with age.

Most famous for Racer 5, the Healdsburg location offers a surprisingly diverse selection of beers beyond the better-known names. 345 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.2337. www. bearrepublic.com.

HopMonk Tavern Founded by Dean Biersch of Gordon-Biersch, HopMonk offers house-brewed beers Kellerbiers and Dunkelweizens, in addition to an impressive rotating list of seasonal craft beers from California and beyond. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.

707.829.7300. 691 Broadway.

Sonoma. 707.935.9100. www. hopmonk.com.

Lagunitas Brewing If you haven’t hit up the beer garden at the North Bay’s most laid-back brewery, waste no time and get down there, preferably on one of the many nights of live music. Sip on a Little Sumpin,’ Hop Stoopid, Hairy Eyeball, Pils . . . you are getting verrrrrryyy thirsty . . . 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707.778.8776. www. lagunitas.com.

Old Redwood Highway Brewery Now that they’ve made the leap from the garage to an actual building, this Windsor-based brewery has really taken off. Part of the appeal, beyond delicious beers, is the focus on locally sourced ingredients. 9000-A Windsor Road, Windsor. 707.657.7624.

101 North Brewing Company A new addition to the North Bay craft beer scene, this brewery’s Heroine IPA has 101 North winning at the beer game just out the gate. Based in Petaluma, put it on your “oneto-watch” list. 1304 Scott St., Ste. D. Petaluma. 707.778.8384. www.101northbeer.com.

Russian River Brewing Co Tasty pizza and excellent—and worldfamous— brews. Two words:

St. Florian’s Brewery Started by local firefighter Aron Levin and his wife, Amy, St. Florian’s Brewery has exploded of late. The company has plans to expand its space, staff and line of beers. 7704-A Bell Road, Windsor. www.stfloriansbrewery.com.

Third Street Aleworks

Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant At Moylan’s, the M stands for malty. Hit up this Novato landmark for traditional ales that won’t fail the taste test.

15 Rowland Way, Novato. 415.898.

HOPS. www.moylans.com.

Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Company What goes together better than beer and pizza? Not much. Wash down a hefty slice of pepperoni with an Orgasmica kolsch, a cold-aged ale with a crisp, refreshing finish. 812 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.457.BEER. www. pizzaorrgasmica.com.

Third Street is sometimes overshadowed by a worldrenowned brewery just around the corner, but their Bombay rouge—a malty, drinkable IPA—can hold its own in a roomful of crowded beers. 610 Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3060. www. thirdstreetaleworks.com.

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Woodfour Brewing An artisan brewery located in the Barlow in Sebastopol, Woodfour is one of the only completely solar-powered breweries in the country. 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. 630.854.1721. www. woodfourbrewing.com.

Boasts a brewery built by Chuck Ankeny—the great-grandson of Adolf Hamms—this Napa mainstay has serious historical chops. Try the palate-altering Golden Thistle Very Bitter ale, and prepare to be amazed. 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337. www.downtownjoes.com.

MARIN CO U N TY Baeltane Brewing & Tasting Room Marin brewery proudly produces artisanal ales specializing in Belgian, French and West Coast Ale styles. Enjoy a pint in the inviting tasting room featuring live music and absolutely zero TVs. 401-B Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. 415.883.2040. www.baeltanebrewing.com.

Broken Drum Brewery & Wood Grill Voted Best North Bay brewpub by Bohemian readers in 2011, the time is right to stop in for a handcrafted German lager, bock or summer golden ale at San Rafael’s friendliest beer

Downtown Joe’s Restaurant & Brewery

Napa Smith Brewery Brewer Don Barkley was part of the revered New Albion Brewery, America’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, back in 1978. He’s now part of the team creating goldmedal winning IPAs, wheat beers, pilsners and more at Napa Valley’s only production brewery. 1 Executive Way, Napa. 707.254.7167. www. napasmithbrewery.com.

Napa Valley Brewing Company Located within the Calistoga Inn, this brewery produces an admirable Dugan oatmeal stout that just might replace your next egg-andbacon breakfast. What’s for dinner? Why, a Calistoga porter, of course! 1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.4101. www. calistogainn.com.

Malted Poetry Celebrate an undeservedly unsung drinking day with Scottish ‘wee heavy’ ale BY JAMES KNIGHT

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ate January is ripe for the kind of debauched, national heritage–themed drinking day that St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo have become, not to mention the Fourth of July—even Germany gets some play with Oktoberfest. But what about Scotland?

It’s a crying shame, for not only are the Scots drinkers of legendary skill and endurance, but they’ve already got a day that’s custom-made for this noble purpose. Somewhat obscure stateside, Burns Night celebrates the life of Robert Burns, born Jan. 25, 1759. Burns was the author of “Auld Lang Syne,” an indefatigable ladies’ man and is fondly remembered as Scotland’s national poet. Scotch-fueled poetry slam, anyone?

Local events are few and far between. In Healdsburg, Camellia Inn’s Robert Burns Weekend, Feb. 6–8, offers a writing workshop, poetry, song, “pub quiz,” a traditional dinner and vegetarian haggis; bagpiping, no extra charge. In St. Helena, the Farmer & the Fox restaurant plans a Scottish-themed dinner special.

Meanwhile, lubricate your own Burns Night, for poor auld Scotland’s sake, with Scottish “wee heavy” ale. An extra-strong, malty style characterized by caramelization that’s traditionally achieved by a long, hot boil. According to Bob Peak, co-owner of home-brewing supplier the Beverage People, wee heavy may have an alcohol content of up to 10 percent. If you aren’t weeping poetry directly into your glass after some pints of that, perhaps you ha’ent got in it ya.

Moylan’s Kilt Lifter, available on tap and in 22-ounce bottles, was the 4–2 favorite among Bohemians who were invited to take a beer break from putting the paper to bed on a recent Tuesday evening. I recused myself from the vote, having long been on familiar terms with this beer. For months, it’s seemed to be in a bit of a funk, but this sample, purchased direct from the brewery, was spot-on. The 8 percent alcohol in this copper-tinted ale sharpens the full, sweet, malty palate, but not so much as a barley wine. A butterscotch note sets it apart from your typical amber ale. I like it as a beer back for Glendronach single malt, but don’t try this at home.

Bear Republic’s Heritage is a wee heavy at just 7 percent alcohol. Everyone remarked on this beer’s initial banana aroma; with notes of brown sugar and walnuts, it’s like liquid banana bread in a glass, smooth and creamy on the finish. Served from a freshly filled growler, Heritage got a lot of refills, but before the labels were revealed, several defectors complained that it lacked effervescence, and crowned the Moylan’s their top choice.

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16 Satire ( 15 people—not to take away from that tragedy in any way.”

Other cartoonists have taken up the Charlie Hebdo cudgel in their own way. Shannon Wheeler is the author of the popular strip Too Much Coffee Man, and was very quickly out of the Charlie Hebdo gate with a strip that we’ve reprinted here depicting the slain Charlie Hebdo employees ascending to heaven, with some choice commentary. It’s a priceless, bittersweet strip.

Wheeler says he had an initial impulse to not “go there,” but realized very quickly that he didn’t just want to do a pat comment on free speech, “something corny with pencils,” and that he had an obligation to honor the Charlie Hebdo heroes by having a little bit of fun. They’d have wanted it that way, he says.

But the American media— corporatized, sanitized and afraid of “offending” anyone, let alone an advertiser—is a dominant roadblock for American satirical cartoonists these days, Wheeler says. “People are afraid of offending. People are afraid of pushing limits,” says Wheeler.

And, critically, “people are trying to make money. I think that’s what it boils down to a lot, in terms of why the humor is so conservative here.”

Cartoonist Danny Hellman identifies a strain of argument that runs “I support free speech, but . . .” as being a particularly insidious cop-out. “It’s not free speech if you put the ‘but’ there,” he says, adding that the average American doesn’t bother to get under the hood to understand the satire Charlie Hebdo was engaged in. Surface impressions rule the day.

“You have to be French and you have to be versed in French politics,” says Hellman, who rejects any conjecture that Charlie Hebdo had a “racist” undertone to it. “You can be against racism and be racist at the same time, but clearly they weren’t a white supremacist rag, like a lot of people in this country seem to think they were. They

made fun of racists just as much as they made fun of religious figures. They were clearly just out to make fun of everything in a rude way.”

Jen Sorensen, who has been curating strips by Muslim cartoonists, and writing on it, believes that an “I support free speech, and . . .” approach is the more fruitful conversation to be having after the attack. “If we’re going to be talking about freedom of expression, there are some

people who want to talk about the cartoons,” says Sorensen, the 2014 Herblock Prize winner.

Sorensen has been interviewing Muslim cartoonists about Charlie Hebdo. “These are educated Muslim cartoonists who are doing very brave work and whose lives are being threatened,” she says. Those cartoonists, she says, should have a voice—and it should not be drowned out in a froth of free-speech absolutism.

“I have two perspectives

on this,” says Sorensen. “As a political cartoonist, it’s horrifying and awful, and I have a vested interest in not being attacked for drawing something. I absolutely support that. But then there is a conversation that follows.”

Through her interviews, she’s come to see “what different people in various minority groups think about this. And the more marginalized people are,” she continues, “the more complicated the responses are. I

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kip Williamson is up there with R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman as one of the heavyweight cartoon satirists of the underground comix movement that sprang up in the convulsive American 1960s. Williamson is an absolutist on free speech issues. He cut his cartooning teeth in the racially polarized environment of America, circa Jim Crow.

One classic, jarring strip he’s been sharing on Facebook features a man in a car, with Mississippi license plate. The man has a lynched African American hanging from his rearview-mirror. Today, that kind of gut-punchy stuff is basically offlimits, especially in mainstream publications that simply do not want to offend readers or make them uncomfortable.

“So many people here are so ready to pounce on anything that remotely smells like racism,” says Hellman, a veteran illustrator who’s done a couple of covers for the Bohemian in recent months.

Hellman makes the point that I’ve been thinking about, too: To Pakistanis and others in the Arab world who are protesting the Charlie Hebdo strips, the West is already the kingdom of the infidel.

From their perspective, “we expect the infidels to do awful, disgusting things,” he says, “so why should they then kill them for being infidels? Why expect people in foreign countries to follow the rules of your religion?

It’s just intolerance, plain and simple.”

Hellman notes that American cartoonists have other, somewhat more mundane concerns. “In this country, the risk of not being published is greater than being shot by radical Muslims. Who’s going to publish something that looks like Charlie Hebdo in this country? Why can’t we have good, nice, obscene satire? Someone

who’s doing that sort of stuff here can’t even get into print so the jihadists can kill them.”

Hellman invokes the spirit of the Realist and early alternative newspapers, a golden age of American satire. “Things were so much more vibrant and hip back then. What happened to our media and popular culture that the blood just got sucked out of everything, and we’re left with this profit-driven, lowest-commondenominator ‘marketplace of ideas’?”

What indeed.

In the immediate aftermath of 9-11, George Bush spokesman Ari Fleischer uttered a phrase to a roomful of reporters that tipped the hand quite clearly when it came to the descent into madness that was about to ensue.

Americans “need to watch what they say, watch what they do,” he infamously uttered.

It was as much a taunt as it was a threat.

But for every outrageous Ari Fleischer statement, there’s an overly sensitized person out there on the lookout for the unholy triumvirate of Racism!

Sexism! Homophobia! to shout at the next person who dares to not watch what they’ve said. An entire generation, and maybe two of them, has been indoctrinated with the accepted progressive wisdom of the era, steeped in the academic cover of “identity politics” and set loose into a media atmosphere dominated by a lynch-mob chorus of instant outrage.

Wheeler agrees that Fleischer’s chilling comment is of a piece with the latter-day politics of shaming. The debatably glorious advent of Twitter has put an emphasis on beheading infidels, metaphorically, who don’t get with the sensitivity program.

“We’re still getting used to the idea that people can get shut down,” says Wheeler. “You do make the joke that is sexist or racist, or is interpreted that way, and people call for the end of your career. They call for your head.

This person should be fired, they

should never work again.”

That’s a far cry from the heady and glorious days of the underground comix movement. illiamson’s first published cartoon, which ran in papers all over the country in the middle of the 1960s, depicted two garbage cans as a way to highlight the abject injustices and hypocrisies of Jim Crow. One said “White Trash,” the other said “Negro Trash.” Nobody called him a racist for that cartoon strip, which he penned when he was all of 16 years old.

“Today if I published that, I’d get a lot of flak about it, but back then, it was just part of what people were doing and talking about,” says Williamson.

Williamson calls for “no censorship ever.” And he, like Hellman, laments a bygone era in American satire. “National Lampoon is gone, Mad is gone, The Realist is gone, the great satire magazines that existed at the end of the last century and into this—they are just not there anymore.

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show what a dangerous business this can be, if you do it right. If you have inner demons, you need to express them, you need to just do it. It might get you killed, but go for it!”

Sorenson’s take on the postHebdo conversation on expression, she says, is a little more nuanced than a lot of her colleagues. She stresses that she’s in the “I support free speech, and . . .” camp, as distinguished from the “free speech, but . . . ” camp, which can be exemplified, for instance,

by Pope Francis’ utterances on the Charlie Hebdo massacre, which are worthy of savage mockery.

Sorensen also has more faith in the sturdiness of American political satire than her crusty male counterparts. “I have heard a lot of commentary to this effect, that compared to Charlie Hebdo, American satire is very weak.

‘Satire is dead in America.’ I guess I agree to the extent that daily newspapers have lost their edge, have become a lot more cautious,” she says.

“But in some ways I feel that political satire is alive and well in America.”

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LARKSPUR

New England Kitchen Highlighting the celebrated farms and fisheries that give New England its regional flavor, awardwinning chef and author Jeremy Sewall shares more than 100 recipes in The New England Kitchen. This week Sewall brings these delicious recipes with him when he appears for a special dinner event at Left Bank Brasserie. A raw bar and sparkling wine starts the evening off, followed by a three-course meal inspired by Sewall and prepared by Left Bank chef Fabrice Marcon. An autographed copy of the book is included in the evening. Jan. 22, at Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 6pm. $100–$175 for couples. 415.927.3331.

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Unstoppable Savoy Brown It was 1965 when British blues guitarist Kim Simmonds formed the band Savoy Brown. Over the years, the lineups have changed, but Simmonds and Savoy Brown are still performing relentlessly and releasing acclaimed albums. Last year, their latest album, Goin’ to the Delta, hit No. 5 on Billboard. Onstage, Simmonds has streamlined the lineup to a cool three-piece group for the last few years, stripping down the band’s blues-rock to its essential elements. The band keeps its creative tear on pace with a 50th anniversary celebration concert on Friday, Jan. 23, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 8pm. $20. 707.829.7300.

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Solo Glow Singer and songwriter Matthew Houck grew up in Alabama and began his career as a musician in Athens, Ga., before moving to Brooklyn. All of these locations inform the artist musically. Houck mixes alternative Americana folk and indie pop rock under the moniker Phosphorescent. Next month, Phosphorescent celebrates the release of a new triple LP live album, and this week Houck comes to the cave stage at Gun Bun for a special solo show with support from Crystal Skulls and Alina Hardin on Saturday, Jan 24, at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. 7pm. $26.

707.938.5277.

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Dynamic Chicago Dancers Critically acclaimed for their bold, energetic and sensuous repertoire, River North Dance Chicago combines athletic prowess and artistic perspective with robust theatrical flair. Formed in the Second City in 1989, the company’s daring dancers are all renowned in their own right. This jazz-based, contemporary dance performance comes to the North Bay Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. Pre-show talk at 7pm. $25–$45. 707.546.3600.

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COME FIND HER Australian-born country singer-songwriter Audrey Auld-Mezera performs a special dinner show at the French Garden in Sebastopol, Jan. 25. See Clubs & Venues, p25.

SHOWTIME ‘We are now on the firmest footing we’ve had in months,’ says 6th Street Playhouse’s Craig Miller.

High Drama In uncertain times local theaters depend on more than ticket sales BY DAVID TEMPLETON

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ate last fall, Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse announced that it would be cutting back its performance schedule for the rest of the 2014–15 season.

It canceled all of the remaining shows in the 100-seat Studio Theater, while proceeding with the shows already planned for the larger, 185-seat G.K. Hardt Theater.

The decision instantly sparked a flurry of rumors that the Railroad Square anchor is on the verge of collapse, a suggestion artistic director Craig Miller strongly denies.

“We’ve been having some trouble, yes, and I believe it’s time to be completely transparent about that,” he says, making it clear that, while things have been a bit touch-and-go, the leadership at 6th Street has no intention of shutting its doors.

“The short version is, the fundraising at 6th Street has been inadequate, in terms of meeting our development goals,” Miller says. “But the board is exploring new, sustainable ways to keep the doors open, and we’re already discussing the slate of plays and musicals for the 2015–16 season.”

Miller points to a recently formed group of supporters calling themselves the Champions of 6th Street Playhouse, who last week presented their plans to

create long-range funding projects to support the theater. Those plans include a Kickstarter campaign targeted at raising $100,000.

“We are in good hands,” Miller says, adding that, despite the jitters caused by the Studio cancellations, “we are now on the firmest footing we’ve had in months.”

So what exactly happened at 6th Street, and is the situation in Railroad Square indicative of a larger problem in the entire North Bay theater community? As Miller describes it, 6th Street’s financial problems are primarily a matter of steadily declining donations. At a time when the recession is finally over, and theater patrons are now better equipped to heed their local nonprofits’ calls for help, 6th Street has seen a surprising evaporation of community grants, public donations and other forms of contributed income.

“Our goal has always been to build lasting relationships with the community,” Miller says, citing the kinds of relationships people have with their churches or with the public radio stations they support on a monthly basis. “We’ve put so much energy into producing an ambitious number of shows, but we’ve not been so good at building and sustaining those long-term donations. We admit it. And now, we need to get better at that. And we will.”

The theatrical landscape of the North Bay has definitely looked a bit rocky of late. Last year, both the Napa Valley Playhouse and Pegasus Theater lost their longtime homes. Such closures add to fears that the sky over the North Bay’s theater world is falling.

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While the woes experienced by 6th Street are not necessarily representative of the entire North Bay theater scene, the approaches that companies must take to keep open have been evolving.

“The old models are no longer working,” says Beth Craven, artistic director of Main Stage West in Sebastopol. With 70 seats in its storefront location downtown, Main Stage West is the smallest theater in the North Bay, a space it’s retained, in part, by renting the lobby as a downtown winetasting room. “Partnerships like the one we first established with Hook and Ladder, and now with Russian River Vineyards, have really helped increase traffic, cut down on overhead and given us another foothold in our community.”

It all comes back to relationships.

“In the waning days of the recession,” says Michael Barker, managing director of Marin Theatre Co., “our board wisely set up a cash reserve, partly as artistic ‘risk capital,’ but primarily to mitigate the ebbs and flows of a mid-sized nonprofits’ normal cashflows. Ticket sales alone are not an indication of a relationship with your audience, and relationships are what sustains a theater organization.”

“Theater is the dirigible of the arts,” adds Craven. “It doesn’t look like it could possibly fly, but somehow it always manages to stay aloft anyway.”

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They are building a new theater from scratch.

“We’re really not crazy!” laughs Taylor Bartolucci, cofounder of Lucky Penny Theater Co., which this weekend officially opens the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center with a two-weekend run of Lionel Bart’s moody musical Oliver!

The center—complete with an 85-seat theater, rehearsal and dressing rooms, costume and scenery shops, and more—is a former kitchen tile store, now receiving its final, transformative touches before the Thursday-night opening.

“This building is happening because it has to happen,” explains Bartolucci, who’s directing Oliver! along with Lucky Penny co-founder Barry Martin. Citing the closure of the Napa Valley Playhouse last year on the heels of the Opera House’s transformation into the mostly musical City Winery venue, Bartolucci and Martin—who created Lucky Penny in 2009 and have performed at the above venues and a few others— realized that no affordable options were left for theater artists seeking a place to stage a show in Napa.

“This was always in the back of our mind, to eventually have our own venue,” says Bartolucci. “But now we feel we have to build our own theater, because we simply won’t have a theater company anymore if we don’t.”

“Before we committed to this place,” says Martin, gesturing across the sawdust-covered room to where dressing room walls are being framed and sheetrocked, “we talked to every conceivable other venue in the area. We talked to owners of vacant buildings. We talked to schools. We talked to everyone. And nothing else made sense.”

The cost of the renovation is estimated at $200,000, over half of which has already been raised through private donations and fundraising events. And the closer the new facility comes to opening, the more Bartolucci says she can feel the community’s excitement rising.

“People see this space and they see the progress we’ve made, and they are floored!” she says.

“They say, ‘Oh, wow! You’re really doing this!’ Yes we are! Look at the history of Lucky Penny. When we say we’re going to do something, we pretty much always do it.”

“And this time,” says Martin, “we’re not just doing it to put on one show. We’re building something that will be a resource for the whole community for years to come.”

‘Oliver!’ runs Jan. 22–Feb. 1 at the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. $35. 707.266.6305.

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‘Selma’ Stumbles The movie needed to be made, but it lacks vitality BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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t’s bizarre to contrast the Academy-lauded hit American Sniper with Selma. The latter, made for all the best reasons, was shut out of the voting, while American Sniper’s multiple lies are being defended by the usual suspects.

Recalling the “sheep, wolves, sheepdogâ€? speech in Eastwood’s dreadful ďŹ lm, see how many Twitterites are embracing the hashtag “sheepdog.â€? (Apparently, in times of stress and division, you may even rehab the slur “sheepleâ€? as a badge of honor.)

Wishing won’t make Selma a more energized movie, despite its suspenseful ďŹ nale during Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Note that the bridge still bears the name of a Klansman.

There’s nothing like the South to make one reach for the Faulkner line about how the past isn’t even the past.

Selma is Ava DuVernay’s stiff account of the brave stand of Martin Luther King (David Oyelowo) against the Alabama state police, and the vigilante thugs who tried to block King’s peaceful 1965 march to Montgomery. In scenes of men and women bracing themselves to absorb violence, DuVernay impresses with a sense of history being made. This ďŹ lm is nothing but timely: yesterday’s poll taxes gave way to today’s caged voters.

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But it’s a tension-breaker when the director spreads the story wider to the offices of Lyndon Johnson (Tom Wilkinson, the most lowsodium Johnson ever) and Gov. George Wallace (Tim Roth). Both are great actors, but both are so wrong for their parts. Unlike Eastwood’s mindless celebration of gunshot wounds, Selma is a movie that needed to be made. The pity is that, on the whole, Selma’s pulse is so faint. ‘Selma’ is playing in wide release.

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ON HIS OWN Jon Fee’s new album reestablishes his skills as a songwriter.

New Volume

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ulti-instrumentalist and songwriter Jon Fee has been playing in a band one way or another since he was in junior high.

The Sonoma County native first hit the indie music scene as the bassist in the melodically experimental band the Rum Diary and then in the dreamy post-punk outfit Shuteye Unison. Now for the first time in his musical career, Fee breaks out on his own with a new solo project and album, the Things of Youth’s Volume One. Speaking from his home in San Anselmo, Fee shares his inspiration for going solo and how he did it with help from his friends.

“The Rum Diary and Shuteye Unison were both bands where no

one brought in a complete song start to finish; a song would come about collectively,” says Fee. “I got so comfortable co-writing, I lost the ability to finish a song, which is kind of scary, so I said to myself, ‘You’ve got to get back to being a holistic songwriter.’”

Two years of honing his songwriting skills culminated in Fee forming the Things of Youth last year. On Jan. 27, the Things of Youth unveils its debut album. It’s a record that features major contributions from Fee’s musical friends, including Daniel McKenzie (the Rum Diary, Shuteye Unison) on guitar, Cory Gray (Carcrashlander) on piano and Jake Krohn (Shuteye Unison) on drums. With Fee singing and playing bass, the Things of Youth brings a lyrical introspection to its hypnotically driving lo-fi indie pop; think Jeff Tweedy and Elliott Smith fronting the American Analog Set. “I’m in my 30s, I’ve got three kids, and I think when you start doing your own project, you do a lot of self-reflecting. I naturally started writing about either being young or growing old or the different experiences of my life,” says Fee. “There are a couple fun ones as well. I wrote the song ‘Eleventeen’ specifically for my oldest son. When he was three or four, I was trying to teach him to count one to 10, but he kept going beyond 10 and would say ‘eleventeen,’ and it’s always stuck with me,” says Fee. For “Eleventeen,” Fee also collaborated with illustrator Lindsay Watson on a children’s book, meant to be read while listening to the song. The book will be available with the limited pressing LP, available on Fee’s own record label, Parks and Records. Volume One is the 10th release for the label, and as with every release, Fee, who is also an avid outdoorsman, gives a percent of all sales back to organizations that take care of the parks he like to spend time in.

The Things of Youth’s Volume One is available for download and on vinyl on Jan. 27 at Parksandrecords.com.

Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown British Blues/Rock pioneers Savoy Brown celebrates 50 continuous years, 41 albums and more than 5,000 gigs together with Kim Simmonds.

Jan 23, 8pm. $20. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Phosphorescent Singer/songwriter Matthew Houck brings his indie folk rock to Sonoma for a solo show. Jan 24, 7pm. $26.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma.

707.938.5277.

RAIN The Broadway smash is a tribute to the Beatles. Jan 26, 7:30pm. $55-$75. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Stan Ridgway Songwriter known for his work in Wall of Voodoo brings a neonoir sense to his storytelling. Jan 23, 8pm. $22-$25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

NAPA COUNTY The Beach Boys The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. Jan 23, 8pm. $70-$105.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Dick Dale The king of the surf guitar has been performing for over sixty years and still brings an enthusiastic sound to his shows. Jan 22, 8pm. $35-$40.

City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters Jan 23, Collaboration with

David Scott. Jan 24, Jacob Green. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.576.7765.

Andrews Hall Jan 24, Marko Djordjevic & Sveti. Jan 25, kitchen concert.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.4626.

Aqus Cafe Jan 21, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jan 22, Elizabeth Boaz. Jan 23, Duo Eamon. Jan 24, Dictator Tots. Jan 25, Brulee.

Jan 28, bluegrass jam. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Jan 22, Tango Buenos Aires.

Jan 24, Yo-Yo Ma. Sold-out.

Jan 25, Santa Rosa Symphony: Tchaikovsky Discovers America.

1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Gypsy Cafe Jan 24, Boys + Girls acoustic duo with Karen Joy Brown and Dave Silva. 162 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.861.3825.

HopMonk Sebastopol Jan 22, Songwriter-inthe-Round. Jan 24, Sherrie Phillips. Jan 26, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Slim. Jan 28, Dimond Saints. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

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Jan 24, Rhythm Drivers.

16 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.766.8162.

Jan 23, Girls + Boys. Jan 24, Hand Me Down. Jan 25, Danny Click. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

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Jan 22, 3:30pm, Randall Collen and Todd Smith. Fri, 12pm, peaceful piano hour. Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Jan 24, Mark Levine Trio with John Wiitala and Ron Marabuto. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

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Jan 24, Central Station. Jan 28, open mic. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

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Jan 22, TownLounge and friends. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.280.4658.

dhyana Center Jan 25, 6:30pm, Kirtan Dances Of Universal Peace. 186 N Main St, Sebastopol. 800.796.6863.

Dry Creek Kitchen Jan 26, Ian Scherer and Joel Kruzic Duo. Jan 27, Greg Hester and Jim Passarell Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.431.0330.

Epicurean Connection Jan 22, Joshua James Jackson.

Jan 23, Mark McDonald.

122 West Napa St, Sonoma.

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

Flamingo Lounge Jan 23, FeatherWitch. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.545.8530.

French Garden Jan 23, New Skye Band. Jan 25, 7pm, dinner concert with Audrey Auld. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Friar Tuck’s Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke.

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Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub Jan 22, Mike Z. Jan 23, Sonoma Mountain Band. Jan 24, Michael Mullen. Jan 25, Kendra Pollock. 464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Jan 24, Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Phoenix Theater Jan 23, the Iron Heart with French Girls. Jan 24, Aenimus.

Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam.

Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Jan 23, Reggae at the Redwood. Jan 24, Chris Townzey Band. Jan 25, Irish jam session.

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

707.795.7868.

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Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906 Jan 23, the Bumblinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bones. Jan 24, Ten Foot Tone. Thurs, the Blues Defenders. 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub Jan 23, Janie Finwell Roberts.

Jan 24, Megan McLaughlin.

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

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Jan 23, Fargo Brothers. Jan 24, the Grain. Thurs, DJ Tazzy Taz. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

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Wednesdays * Open Mic - 9pm Jan 23 * Bad Apple String Band 9pm - No Cover Jan 24 * Jan 25 *

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Toad in the Hole Pub Jan 25, the Gyspsy Jazz Trio.

116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.544.8623.

Twin Oaks Tavern Jan 21, Hot Grubb. Jan 22, Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop with Levi Lloyd.

Jan 23, the Incubators. Jan 24, Timothy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Band with the Orchid Killers. Jan 25, Blues and BBQ with Sky Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Banion Band.

Jan 26, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Jan 28, Dirty Red Barn. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

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Jan 22, RuMoRs. Jan 23, Fenix anniversary party with Freddy Clarke and Wobbly World. Jan 24, Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bag. Jan 25, Pamela Rose and Glenn Walters. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Jan 21, Deborah Winters. Jan 22, Passion Habanera. Jan 23, Grant Levin Trio. Jan 24, Noel Jewkes Quartet. Jan 25, Brandon Etzler Trio. Jan 27, James Moseley. Jan 28, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub Jan 23, Sonora Dinamita. Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda.

Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Jan 21, open mic night with Rewind. Jan 23, Iriefuse. Jan 24, Revolver. Jan 26, bandworks.

Jan 28, open mic night with Roseberry Jam. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church Jan 25, 5pm, ManasseNakamatsu Duo. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

19 Broadway Club Jan 21, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Jan 22, Uzi, Korty and friends. Jan 23, Zydeco Flames. Jan 24, YES Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle of the Bands. Jan 25, 5pm, Eddie Neon Band. Jan 27, MC Radio Active.

Jan 28, Cha Ching. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Jan 21, Todos Santos. Jan 22, Dave Getz. Jan 25, Planet Loop.

Jan 27, Lorin Rowan.

Jan 28, Lady D. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Periâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Dollar Jan 21, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Jan 23, Soul Mechanix.

Jan 24, Sucker MCs. Jan 25, Junk Parlor. Jan 27, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Jan 28, the Substitutes. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Jan 23, Paul Liberatore & the Liberators. Jan 24, Buck Nickels and Loose Change.

Jan 25, Spark & Whisper. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Jan 22, World music night with Los Troubadoux. Jan 23, Joe Tate Blue Monday Band and the Hippie Voices. Jan 24,

Wells Fargo Center Jan 27, Heartsongs: Melodies of Love. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

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Jan 24, 2pm, the Mosey Boys.

9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor. 707.838.1020.

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Zodiacs Jan 21, Blue Moment & Medicine Bug. Jan 22, Ladies Got Pipes featuring Loralee Christensen. Jan 23, Dgiin and Junk Parlor. Jan 24, Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons.

Jan 28, Rhythm Drivers. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

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Jan 22, the Great Poets Concert. Jan 23, Toadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon.

Jan 24, Houston Jones. Jan 25, 4pm, San Francisco Institute of Music. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Jan 24, John Jorgenson Quintet. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Spandau Ballet Chart-topping British new wave pioneers are back on the road after a 20-year hiatus. Jan 23 at the Warfield.

Patti Smith The acclaimed songwriter, author, artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee appears with her band. Jan 23-24 at the Fillmore.

Brooke Fraser Platinum-selling New Zealand pop star is sharp-tongued and sonically adventurous. Jan 26 at the Independent.

Bad Suns Los Angeles indie rockers play smart, anthemic songs with catchy hooks. Jan 27 at Great American Music Hall.

Helms Alee Indie garage rock trio from Seattle mix sludgy riffs and approachable melodies.

Jan 28 at Hemlock Tavern.

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Jan 23, Jazz Mafia tribute to Prince. Jan 24, Terminally Ill. Jan 25, the Institution and Deliberate Lies. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

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Sleeping Lady Jan 21, Ring of Truth Trio. Jan 22, Samurai Wolf. Jan 23, Mana Quartet. Jan 24, 5pm, a benefit for the Sleeping Lady. Jan 25, Jazzitude. Jan 27, youth music showcase. Jan 28, Gabe Korty and friends. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Jan 23, Jerry Joseph. Jan 24, Cazadero. Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae. Wed, Larry’s karaoke.

41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Jan 25, the doRiAN Mode.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Jan 21, the Action Heroes.

Jan 22, the Overcommitments.

Jan 24, Tim Flannery and Lunatic Fringe. Jan 25, Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons.

Jan 28, Leo Kottke. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Jan 21, Terrapin Family Band.

Jan 22, San Geronimo. Jan 23-24, David Nelson Band. Jan 25, Midnight North. Jan 26, Mathis, McMillan & Crosby Trio.

Jan 27, Stu Allen and friends.

Jan 28, Terrapin Family Band.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY City Winery Napa Jan 23, Portland Cello Project.

Jan 28, Eric Johnson and Mike Stern. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

Silo’s Jan 22, Savoy. Jan 23, Purple Haze. Jan 24, Beer Drinkerz & Hell Raiserz. Jan 25, Maya Cavallaro and friends.

530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Jan 21, Bob Castell. Jan 22, Duo Gadjo. Jan 23, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels. Jan 24, Bernard and the Old School Band. Jan 25, James and Ted. Jan 28, Collaboration. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Musical Cuba!

Redwood Arts Council celebrates Cuban chamber music It began as a series of home concerts embracing chamber music in the North Bay, and now the Redwood Arts Council marks 35 years and hundreds of shows featuring the world’s finest players. This week, the organization throws a spectacular anniversary event titled “Mysterious, Musical, Delicious Cuba!”

It’s no secret that Cuba has long been a forbidden fruit for Americans, though Obama recently lifted travel restrictions to the communist nation. And it’s not just the cigars. We love the music, the food and the allure of Cuban culture, and this concert goes deep into the country’s arts.

A cultural and historical presentation opens the event, as SSU history and global studies professor Tony White offers context to the musical and culinary experience to come. Then the acclaimed Walden Chamber Players join forces with classical guitarist Oren Fader (pictured) for a showcase of celebrated Cuban chamber music.

This invigorating show includes pieces by influential Cuban composer Ignacio Cervantes and conductor and guitarist Leo Brouwer. A dinner of authentic Cuban cuisine and delicacies cap off the night. All proceeds benefit the Redwood Arts Council and its ongoing mission to bring the world’s best chamber music to the North Bay. “Mysterious, Musical, Delicious Cuba!” takes place on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. 2:30pm. $100.

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Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. Jan 25, Candela with Edgardo Cambon. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

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Arts Events Galleries RECEPTIONS Jan 24 Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery, “Close to Home,” collaborative exhibition from artists Christie Marks and Max DuBois explores the psychic and concrete aspects of everyday life. 5pm.

322 Healdsburg Ave, 2nd Floor, Healdsburg.

707.695.1011.

Hammerfriar Gallery, “Who We Are” artist Bill Shelley presents portraits that reflect social values. 6pm.

132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. 707.473.9600.

Petaluma Arts Center, “Work and Play: The Eames Approach,” three generations of creativity and wide-ranging invention, featuring the works of legendary design duo Charles and “Ray” Eames, their daughter Lucia and granddaughter Llisa.

Reception, Jan 24 at 4pm. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.

SONOMA COUNTY Charles M. Schulz Museum 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.

tradition of drawing the human figure. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

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

707.775.4ART.

Finley Community Center

Sonoma County Museum

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.

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.

Gallery One Through Feb 26, “New Beginnings,” open juried exhibit rings in the new year.

209 Western Ave, Petaluma.

707.778.8277.

Graton Gallery Through Feb 23, “Anything Goes,” the theme is the same as the name. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.

707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Feb 8, “Inside,” first members show of the year revolves around a theme of introspection and imagination.

130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Jan 27-Feb 19, “Abstract Works,” solos show from artist Jerry Pruce explores metaphysical ideas in archetypal shapes.

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

Occidental Center for the Arts Through Feb 3, “What We Do Now,” well known women artists of Sonoma County present their most recent works. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Repose Gallery Through Jan 26, “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.

Chroma Gallery

Riverfront Art Gallery

Through Jan 29, “Art of the Figure,” art from members of the Thursday Night Drawing Group celebrates the timeless

Through Mar 8, “Winter Invitational,” showcases a variety of metal, wood, ceramic and other art. 132 Petaluma

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.

The Sonoma House at Patz & Hall Through Apr 5, “Art Harvest,” the gallery’s ongoing series of quarterly shows continues with the art of Erin Parish.

21200 Eighth St E, Sonoma.

Thurs-Mon; 10am to 4pm 707.265.7700.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Jan 31, “Casalinga,” Lauren Bartone’s series of paintings look at female labor, textiles and the domestic workspace. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5.

415.451.8119.

Bolinas Museum 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 Feb 1, “Reaction,” the gallery’s 30th annual juried show features dozens of artists. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

COOL, CLEAR Canadian documentary ‘Watermark,’ showing the power of water

and our dependence on it, screens Jan. 23 at the Sonoma Community Center. See Film, adjacent page.

Marin MOCA Through Feb 22, “Metamorphosis,” member show depicts the various paths of transformation. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 415.506.0137.

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.

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

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 Feb 1, “Thinking Outside the Bottle,” the spotlight gallery shows multitalented art of local winemakers, viticulturists and winery owners. 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.

Napa Valley Roasting Company Through Mar 29, “Eileen Reis Photography Exhibit,” the Napa Valley photographer displays a selection of glowing landscapes and mysterious skyscapes. 948 Main St, Napa.

Comedy Comedy Night Queenie T T headlines a night of laughs. Every other Thurs, 7pm. Bui Bistro, 976 Pearl St, Napa. 707.225.5417.

Comedy Showcase Last Sun of every month.

Spancky’s, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

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

Magic Comedy Night Special guest Daryl “The Magician’s Magician” is a world renowned talent. Jan 23, 7pm. $15. Shuffle’s Magical Ice Cream Shoppe, 528 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.3535.

Open Mic Comedy Wed. Spancky’s, 8201 Old

Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.664.0169.

Tuesday Night Comedy 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.

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

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

Flamingo Lounge Sundays, 7pm, salsa with lessons. Tuesdays, swing dancing 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.

Marin Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Monroe Dance Hall Thursdays, Circles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Squares Dance Club. Sundays, CountryWestern dancing and lessons.

Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing. Tuesdays, African and World Music and Dance.

Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club.

1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

Redwood Cafe Jan 21, 7pm, Open Irish set dancing. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.7868.

Wells Fargo Center Jan 21, 6:30pm, the Peking Acrobats, Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifted tumblers return for an aweinspiring show. $16-$21.

Jan 28, 8pm, River North Dance Chicago, a gutsy and entertaining jazz-based contemporary repertoire. $25-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa 707.546.3600.

Events Five-Year Anniversary Open House Tour the space, meet the practitioners and explore the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings. Jan 24, 1pm. Free. Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.2398.

Gem Faire Over 70 renowned importers, exporters and manufacturers will be on hand to exhibit and sell a glittering and impressive selection. Jan 23-25. Free.

Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Magical, Musical, Delicious Cuba Redwood Arts Council celebrates 35 year anniversary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cubaâ&#x20AC;? comes alive with a cultural presentation, a concert featuring Walden Chamber players and an authentic Cuban dinner. Jan 25, 2:30pm. $100. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Brushy Peaks Trail Hike to the peaks and enjoy stunning vistas. Jan 24, 9am.

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Sugarloaf Trail Work Day Add your helping hand to improve lower Bald Mountain Trail. Every other Thurs, 9am.

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Film Exhibition on Screen: Rembrandt Film documents new landmark Rembrandt exhibition hosted by Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Gallery and Amsterdamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rijksmuseum. Jan 27, 1 and 7pm. $15. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol.

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Film Class: All About My Mother Take a critical look at Pedro AlmodĂłvarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning story of a woman and her circle of friends who find themselves suffering a variety of emotional crises. Jan 27, 1pm. $10. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3946.

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Foreign Correspondent Hosted by Richard Miami as part of Tuesday Night Flicks.

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Take Me to the River The music documentary is followed by a Q&A with Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite. Jan 28, 7pm.

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Watermark The environmental documentary plays as part of the Films for the Future series.

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De-bitter Olives Don Landis gives the history of the olive in California and a thorough description of how to make olives edible without lye. Jan 25, 11am. Free. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.931.7506.

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Finding New Boundaries & Balance After Cancer Treatment A panel talk on post cancer treatment challenges. Jan 28, 12pm. Free. Sutter Warrack Campus, 2449 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.542.9030.

From Age-ing to Sage-ing A book study in six sessions shows you how to age with adventure and passion. Fri, 1pm. through Mar 6. $20/$100.

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iEngage: The Tribes of Israel A series of lectures and discussions open to the community about Israel and the people who live there. Wed, 7pm. through Mar 25. $36$50. Congregation B’nai Israel, 740 Western Ave, Petaluma.

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Rev. Gaetano Salomone presents a history of the good book. Jan 22, 7:30pm. $5. Many Rivers Books & Tea, 130 S Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.8871.

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“Hall of Small Mammals: Stories” with Thomas Pierce.

Jan 24, 1pm, “Bind the Testimony” with Kathleen Jackson. Jan 24, 7pm, “Geography Lesson” with Gail Seneca. Jan 25, 4pm, “A Holy Relationship” with Jimmie Lewis. Jan 26, 7pm, “Why I Read” with Wendy Lesser. Jan 27, 7pm, “Love, Again” with Eve Pell. Jan 28, 7pm, “No Simple Highway” with Peter Richardson. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Poetry Slam. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.7868.

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This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play explodes in two outrageous acts set 50 years apart. Through Jan 25. $20-$32. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Last Tuesday of every month, 6pm, Redwood Writers Book Club, featuring works written by members. Become a member at Copperfield’s.

Jan 28, 7pm, “All Joy and No Fun” with Jennifer Senior.

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Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Jan 23, 7pm, “Where the Dead Pause and the Japanese Say Goodbye” with Marie Mutsuki Mockett. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Jan 24, 7pm, “Spiritual Democracy” with Steven Herrmann. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

Gaia’s Garden Jan 24, 2pm, Redwoods Writers open mic. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 707.544.2491.

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Sociology professor David Walls leads this Teach-In, presented by Occupy Sonoma County. Jan 26, 7pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Jan 22, 6pm, “The New England Kitchen Cookbook” with Jeremy Sewall, Awardwinning chef and author is on hand for a special prix fixe dinner and conversation. $100.

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San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Jan 23, 7pm, “The Days of Anna Madrigal” with Armistead Maupin. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

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The Fever The NorCal premier of the dramatic solo tour de force, written by Wallace Shawn and performed by Eliot Fintushel, examines a man’s internal struggles amidst political conflict. Through Jan 25. $15$27. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Impressionism Ross Valley Players open the new year with the romantic comedy that pairs a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner.

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The legendary musical is the first full-scale production in the new Lucky Penny Community Arts Center. Jan 23-Feb 1. $20-$30. Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, 800.838.3006.

Reader’s Theatre The River Friends presents the 11th annual series of one act plays. Mature themes. Jan 28-31. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

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BY ROB BREZSNY

For the week of January 21

ARIES (March 21–April 19) Is there a patron saint of advertising or a goddess of marketing or a power animal that rules publicity and promotion? If so, I’m going to find out, then pray to them on your behalf.

It’s high time for your underappreciated talents and unsung accomplishments to receive more attention.

And I am convinced that the astrological moment is ripe for just such a development. Help me out here, Aries. What can you do to get your message out better?

What tricks do you have for attracting the interest of those who don’t know yet about your wonders? Polish up your self-presentation, please.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

During his 67 years of life, Taurus-born Leonardo da Vinci achieved excellence in 12 different fields, from painting to engineering to anatomy. Today, he is regarded as among the most brilliant humans who ever lived. “His genius was so rare and universal that it can be said that nature worked a miracle on his behalf,” said one observer. “He towered above all other artists through the strength and the nobility of his talents,” said another. Yet on his death bed, Leonardo confessed, “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” Typical for a Taurus, he underestimated himself! It’s very important that you not do the same, especially in the coming weeks. The time has come for you to give yourself more of the credit and respect you deserve.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Where you have been and what you have done will be of little importance in the coming weeks. Both your mistakes and your triumphs will be irrelevant. In my estimation, you have a sacred duty to spy on the future and reconnoiter the pleasures and challenges that lie ahead. So I suggest you head off toward the frontier with an innocent gleam in your eye and a cheerful hunger for interesting surprises. How’s your Wildness Quotient? If it’s in a slump, pump it up.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Will you ever find that treasured memento you misplaced? Is there any chance of reviving a dream you abandoned? You are in a phase when these events are more likely than usual to happen. The same is true about an opportunity that you frittered away or a missing link that you almost tracked down but ultimately failed to secure. If you will ever have any hope of getting another shot at those lost joys, it would be in the coming weeks. For best results, purge the regret and remorse you still feel about the mistakes you think you made once upon a time.

LEO (July 23–August 22) In the early 1300s, the people of the Mexica tribe had no homeland. They had wandered for centuries through the northern parts of what we now call Mesoamerica. According to legend, that changed in 1323, when their priests received a vision of an eagle eating a snake while perched at the top of a prickly pear cactus. They declared that this was the location of the tribe’s future power spot. Two years later, the prophecy was fulfilled. On an island in the middle of a lake, scouts spied the eagle, snake and cactus. And that was where the tribe built the town of Tenochtitlan, which ultimately became the center of an empire. Today that place is called Mexico City. Have you had an equivalent vision, Leo? If you haven’t yet, I bet you will soon. Go in search of it. Be alert.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) By the end of the 16th century, nutmeg was in high demand throughout Europe. It was valued as a spice, medicine and preservative. There was only one place in the world where it grew: on the Indonesian island of Run. The proto-capitalists of the Dutch East India Company gained dominion over Run, and enslaved the local population to work on plantations. They fully controlled the global sale of nutmeg, which allowed them to charge exorbitant prices. But ultimately their monopoly collapsed. Here’s one reason why: Pigeons ate nutmeg seeds on Run, then flew to other islands and pooped them out, enabling plants to grow outside of Dutch jurisdiction. I see this story as an apt metaphor for you in the coming months, Virgo. What’s your equivalent of the pigeons? Can you find unlikely allies to help you evade the controlling force that’s limiting your options?

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Have you triggered any brilliant breakthroughs lately? Have you made any cathartic departures from the way things have always been done? Have you thought so far outside the box that you can’t even see the box any more? Probably not. The last few weeks have been a time of retrenchment and stabilization for you. But I bet you will start going creatively crazy very soon— and I mean that in the best sense. To ensure maximum health and well-being, you simply must authorize your imagination to leap and whirl and dazzle.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) The cassava plant produces a starchy root that’s used as food by a half billion people all over the planet. No one can simply cook it up and eat it, though. In its raw state, it contains the poisonous chemical cyanide, which must be removed by careful preparation. An essential first step is to soak it in water for at least 18 hours. I see this process as a metaphor for the work you have ahead of you, Scorpio. A new source of psychological and spiritual sustenance will soon be available, but you will have to purge its toxins before you can use and enjoy it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868) didn’t like to work hard, and yet he was also prolific. In fact, his desire to avoid strenuous exertion was an important factor in his abundant output. He got things done fast. His most famous opera, The Barber of Seville, took him just 13 days to finish. Another trick he relied on to reduce his workload was plagiarizing himself. He sometimes recycled passages from his earlier works for use in new compositions. Feeling good was another key element in his approach to discipline. If given a choice, he would tap into his creative energy while lounging in bed or hanging out with his buddies. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I recommend you consider strategies like his.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Each hour of every day, the sun offers us more energy than oil, gas and coal can provide in an entire year.

Sadly, much of our star’s generous gift goes to waste.

Our civilization isn’t set up to take advantage of the bounty. Is there a comparable dynamic in your personal life, Capricorn? Are you missing out on a flow of raw power and blessings simply because you are ignorant of it or haven’t made the necessary arrangements to gather it? If so, now would be an excellent time to change your ways.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) According to my analysis of the long-term astrological omens, 2015 is the year you can get totally serious about doing what you were born to do. You will be given the chance to slough off all that’s fake and irrelevant and delusory. You will be invited to fully embrace the central purpose of your destiny. If you’re interested in taking up that challenge, I suggest you adopt Oscar Wilde’s motto: “Nothing is serious except passion.” Your primary duty is to associate primarily with people and places and situations that feed your deepest longings.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

“Give up all hope for a better past,” writes Emily Fragos in her poem “Art Brut.” That’s generally sound advice. But I think you may be able to find an exception to its truth in the coming weeks. As you work to forgive those who have trespassed against you, and as you revise your interpretations of bygone events, and as you untie knots that have weighed you down and slowed you up for a long time, you just may be able to create a better past. Dare to believe that you can transform the shape and feel of your memories.

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