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Of course there is no money for Marin County to fix our crumbling roads.

With the supervisors spending millions remodeling their own chambers and Disneyfying the 680 Trail, the leftovers go toward building the Sheriff’s Fusion Center and purchasing “Stingray” listening devices to spy on us

rowdy taxpayers. If the roads get much worse, the sheriff won’t be able to drive his tank around and fight all that crime.

There is really nothing for these overpaid commandos to do here in pleasant Marin County. I would cut his budget in half and stop him from participating in Homeland Security’s illegal spying on the citizenry.

At least in two years we can get rid of three more of our timid yet extravagant supervisors.

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With April Fools’ Day just around the corner, it appears that the meat, egg, and dairy industries have been playing us for fools all year-round. Their more remarkable hoaxes include “California’s happy cows,” “free-range chickens” and “humane slaughter.” All lies.

Less fun is the stuff they never talk about. Like the hundreds of millions of chickens crammed seven to a cage designed for one, unable to spread their wings. Or their hundreds of millions of male counterparts ground up live at

birth and fed to other chickens, or just dumped into plastic garbage bags to suffocate. Or the miserable breeding sows producing millions of piglet per year while trapped in tiny steel cages.

Ah, those meat-industry folks are such kidders. But they won’t be fooling American consumers much longer. Anyway, happy April Fools’ Day, everyone!

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Dept. of Best Of Corrections Several addresses in last week’s 2015 Best Of issue (March 18) were incorrect. Correct addresses follow: Compadres Rio Grill, 505 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.253.1111.

Santa Rosa Hydroponics, 4130 S. Moorland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.584.9370.

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Several business names were also incorrect. Here are the correct winners’ names: Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at the Lincoln Theater; ZDCA Design & Development; Bikram Yoga of Santa Rosa; and Joshua Margolis, LAc, DOMTP. The Bohemian regrets the errors.

Unite to Fight Usury threatens us all

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hank you for the honor bestowed upon me in last week’s Best Of issue. It is my opinion, nevertheless, that we are all best citizens when we act with integrity, obeying the laws established by our civil society and the laws governed by our moral conscience. When this happens, there is not one citizen better than the other, but, rather, all of us are equal.

In their conference of Friday, March 20, 2015, the nine justices of the Supreme Court of the United States had 276 cases before them from which they agreed to hear two. Carnacchi v. U.S. Bank was not one of them.

Thus ends the last round of this exacting fight, but ultimately my battle against usurious lending may continue.

The constitution of the state of California Article XV concerns usury. Under this constitutionally guaranteed protection, the maximum interest allowed by law is 10 percent. The problem is that all of the financial corporations that make loans are granted an exception to this article.

In fact, because my credit score took a hit, thanks in part to my fight against U.S. Bank, I have been inundated with solicitations for loans charging as much as 224.36 percent interest. I am not desperate enough for money to accept such an extortionate offer, but unfortunately these types of loans target those in our society who are. And as it is well documented, once a citizen succumbs to this type of borrowing, it is an endless downward spiral from which there is no escape.

Guarding against this injustice is the reason the authors of California’s constitution adopted usury laws. Money begotten upon money at unrestricted interest rates is one of the hidden forces behind America’s growing income inequality. One way to combat this is to reestablish our constitutional protection against usurious lenders.

The California constitution is a compact among the citizens of this state, and we have the right to amend it. If we could organize under what we have in common, we will be the many, and they become the few.

Michael Carnacchi is the proprietor of Apple Cobbler in Sebastopol.

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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DEBR IEFER Media Merger A minor media shakeup is in the works in West Marin as the weekly Point Reyes Light is poised to fold the West Marin Citizen into its Pulitzer Prize–winning pages.

The deal will likely go down by May 15, according to the current publisher of the Citizen.

Point Reyes Light chief editor Tess Elliott told Debriefer this week that talks are underway between herself, the Light’s David Briggs and Citizen publisher-editor Linda Petersen. News of the talks were leaked online by a former writer at both papers.

Elliott would not say how much the Light will be paying to purchase the Citizen. “We haven’t actually purchased it; we’re in the process of drafting a contract,” says Elliott.

The driver for the consolidation move is ad sales in West Marin, and the fact that there just aren’t enough advertisers in the area to support two weeklies.

“It’s really true,” says Elliott.

MURDER, THEY ALL WROTE Robert Durst’s 2000 DUI on Highway 1 adds a piece to the puzzle of his alleged crime.

Durst’s DUI Mendocino County arrest sheds light on Robert Durst murder investigations BY GEOFFREY DUNN

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obert Durst, the eccentric heir to a Manhattan real estate fortune now awaiting murder charges in California for the alleged execution-styled killing of his confidante Susan Berman in December 2000, has become an overnight criminal celebrity.

But for all the media attention being paid to Durst—he’s been the

subject of a major motion picture (All Good Things), a six-part HBO documentary series (The Jinx), more than a dozen books and tens of thousands of newspaper and tabloid articles—one criminal incident has gone overlooked: in May of 1995, Durst, then 52, was arrested in Mendocino County on suspicion of drunken driving.

Taken by itself, Durst’s arrest 20 years ago in Mendocino County means little. But assessed in terms of geography and chronology, it fills in a significant missing piece

of the puzzle regarding Durst’s activities in Northern California during the 1990s and early 2000s.

According to archives of the Ukiah Daily Journal, officers from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office arrested Durst on suspicion of “driving under the influence” on Highway 1, near the Lansing Street exit just north of Mendocino at 10:05pm on May 10, 1995. Durst provided no address, though by that time he had a home in the quaint village of Trinidad, ) 10 165 miles north on the

Elliott reports that Petersen plans to retire and make tracks for Portland, Ore., once the deal is done.

In an editor’s note last week, Petersen wrote, “The three of us believe that West Marin can only support a single viable weekly newspaper—and we know we are not alone in that belief.

Advertisers are stretched thin and readers and contributors are often uncomfortably stuck in the middle. Meanwhile our staffs and pay have dwindled. Our vision is that the Light will incorporate the community coverage and the voices that have made the Citizen so valuable and so beloved. We are approaching this sale in the spirit of a merger.”

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There was no further report of how the case was disposed. The timing of the arrest, however, is critical in terms of Durst’s criminal biography. According to an interview given to the New York Times earlier this year by Douglas Durst (Robert Durst’s estranged younger brother who oversees the family’s real estate empire), Durst appeared in New York City at the hospital bed of his dying father, Seymour Durst, only a few days after his arrest in Mendo County.

Seymour Durst died on May 15, shortly after his eldest son’s visit.

What the arrest shows—counter to what Robert Durst alleges in an interview with filmmaker Andrew Jarecki in The Jinx—is that he possessed a bicoastal mobility in spite of living in a rural Humboldt County outpost.

It’s believed that Hurst arrived in Trinidad in the fall of 2000, weeks before the murder of Berman in her Beverly Hills bungalow.

Authorities have evidence that Durst removed his car from the Arcata-Eureka Airport on Dec. 19, 2000. The following day, he placed calls from Garberville, 90 miles to the south. At 10pm on Dec. 23, he was on a flight to New York City out of San Francisco. Berman’s body was found in a pool of blood the following day.

When confronted by Jarecki with this timeline in The Jinx, a twitching Durst asserted, “The timing on all of this gets very tight because it’s a long way from Trinidad to Los Angeles—not much time to do all of that.”

Google Maps says the 660-mile drive can be made in about 10 hours. The timing is not as tight as Durst wanted Jarecki to believe.

Moreover, Durst’s arrest in Mendocino also shows that he was active in Northern California two years before teenagers Kristen Modafferi and Karen Marie Mitchell went missing from San Francisco and Eureka respectively.

He is currently being investigated by authorities in both of those cases.

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with [Petersen’s] contributors about whether they want to work with me as an editor. Hopefully, we will be including as many of those people as we can.” No staff members from the Citizen will be added to the Light’s masthead, she says.

The Point Reyes Light, Elliott notes, distinguishes itself for its in-depth coverage of West Marin news. (Debriefer is also partial to the paper’s weekly police blotter.)

It’s unclear, says Elliott, whether the consolidation of resources will lead to more advertising and greater page counts at the Point Reyes Light.

Whatever happens, says Elliott, “We are committed to covering the news and in my mind, that takes precedence.” The Light won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1979 for its coverage of the cultish Synanon drug-rehab organization.—Tom Gogola

Third Dimension In addition to books, you can now check out 3D printing at the Central Library in Santa Rosa.

The library is offering 3D printing services to the public in the form of introductory two-hour workshops and scheduled access, all free of charge. The library purchased a MakerBot Replicator 2 in 2014, with the help of an anonymous donor. Patrons of all ages are encouraged to make use of the technology to prototype design concepts, make improvements on objects they already have, or just get creative with this state-of-the-art machine. Can we make cosplay props? Sure. Stormtrooper helmets too? Sure, why not.

Replica guns? Don’t go there.

After a two-month residency at the central branch, the printer will travel through Sonoma County’s library system. For info about the workshops and sign-ups, call the library at 707.545.0831.—Charlie Swanson

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Dining SPRING GRASS When the weather warms, asparagus starts popping up.

Rites of Spring How to hunt and eat asparagus

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n the title chapter of Stalking the Wild Asparagus, Euell Gibbons describes a fishing trip along the banks of the Rio Grande when he was 12 years old. On his way to the fishing hole, he was distracted.

“Happening to look down,” he writes, “I spied a clump of asparagus growing on the ditch bank, with half a dozen fat, little spears that were just the right size to be at their best.”

BY ARI LEVAUX

The thrill of spotting edibles in the wild is well known to foragers who make a practice, as Gibbons puts it, of “reaping where they didn’t sow.” To me, the sight of wild asparagus shoots poking out of the ground is akin to the spectacle of morel mushrooms on the forest floor. They remain all but invisible until you spot your first. Then, once you get your eyes adjusted to the shape—in both cases a stalk capped with a funky crown—they start materializing out of the landscape.

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asparagus are the same species, Asparagus officinalis, and harvesting cultivated asparagus is, like stalking wild asparagus, a magical experience. Although much easier to find than its wild counterpart, harvesting cultivated asparagus still involves a token hunt. Even in a farm field, the stalks remain all but invisible until the first one is spotted. Then more appear.

I once joined a spring asparagus harvest at the farm of my friend Jane Kile, who has since passed away. All of the previous year’s

mature plants had been removed from the asparagus patch in Dixon, Mont., leaving a brown field that appeared totally barren. But as I approached, I realized it was full of fast-growing stubble.

“It will grow six inches in a day, if it’s warm enough,” Kile told me on that chilly April day. “But today it probably only grew a 10th of an inch.”

Although it’s more closely related to grass, asparagus requires the long-term commitment of someone who plants an orchard of fruit trees.

A good patch will produce for 20 years or more, but the asparagus grower must wait years before harvesting any shoots, giving time for the roots to establish themselves. After a five-week harvest, quit picking and let the shoots grow into plants, which can supply the roots with the necessary energy to make it through the winter.

Here’s Kile’s recipe for asparagus soup. It will help you make it through the spring. And if you freeze enough, it will take you through summer too.

Peel a head of garlic and ovenroast the cloves at 350 degrees until completely soft. Meanwhile, trim one and a half pounds of fresh asparagus by cutting off the woody sections at the thick end of the shoot.

Break off the tips and cut the remaining stalks into one-inch pieces. Heat four tablespoons of butter in a pan, and sauté two chopped leeks until tender. Add the asparagus stalks, roasted garlic and enough chicken stock to cover them.

Cook until stalks are tender. In another pan, boil the tips for five minutes.

Allow the asparagus and garlic to cool, and purée it. Return the puréed mixture to the pan, add three more cups of stock and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Add the boiled tips, and stir in three tablespoons of lemon juice.

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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.

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400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

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Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Vegetarian. $. International buffet with simple, homestyle food for just a few bucks, including curry and dahl, enchiladas, eggplant parmesan and homemade bread. Lunch and dinner daily.

1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Haku Sushi. $-$$. Cleverly named rolls like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jedi Mind Trickâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roll me a Fattyâ&#x20AC;? are as flavorful as they are fun. Lunch and dinner daily.

518 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

707.541.6359.

HopMonk Tavern Pub fare. $$. More than serviceable bar food with a menu that hops the globe. Lunch and dinner daily. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

LoCocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cucina Rustica Italian. $$-$$$.

Authentic rustic-style Italian with a touch of Northern California, and a favorite with those in the know. Get the cannoli! Lunch, Tues-Fri; dinner, Tues-Sun. 117 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.

Montiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rotisserie & Bar California cuisine. $-$$.

Small plates and a few larger entrĂŠes with emphasis on

house-roasted meats. Lunch and dinner daily. 714 Village Ct, Santa Rosa. 707.568.4404.

Sante California cuisine. $$$. In this world-class spa setting sample Sonoma County-inspired dishes or an elegant traditional brunch.

Dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 18140 Sonoma Hwy, Boyes Hot Springs. 707.939.2415.

Sushi Tozai Japanese. $$.

Spare, clean ambiance and some of the freshest sushi youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever eat. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 7531 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.9886.

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.

Williâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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.

Il Piccolo Caffe Italian. $$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirited waterfront. Breakfast and lunch daily. 660 Bridgeway, Ste 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195.

Mountain Home Inn American. $$-$$$$. Great summer sandwiches with a view atop Mt Tamalpais.

Breakfast, Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun. 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley.

415.381.9000.

Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove Seafood/ contemporary American. $$$$.

Fresh from the bay oysters, upscale seafood, some steaks and a great burger. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

23240 State Route 1, Marshall.

415.663.1033.

Piatti Italian. $$-$$$.Rustic, seasonal, Italian food. Kidfriendly. Lunch and dinner daily.

625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley.

415.380.2525.

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.

Sushiholic Japanese. $$$$. A nice addition to the local lineup, with a lengthy and wellcrafted repertoire including uncommon dishes like nabeyaki udon, zaru soba, yosenabe and sea bass teriyaki.

Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Rowland Plaza, 112-C Vintage Way, Novato. 415.898.8500.

Tommyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wok Chinese. $-$$. Tasty and filling Chinese fare without the greasy weigh-down. Nice vegetarian selections, too. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat; dinner only, Sun; closed Tues.

3001 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito.

415.332.5818.

The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. $$.

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

707.254.9690.

Checkers California. $$.

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

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

1327 Railroad Ave, St Helena.

707.963.1200.

Cole’s Chop House American steakhouse. $$$$$. Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like dryaged porterhouse steak and Black Angus filet mignon.

Wash down the red meat with a “nostalgia” cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa.

707.224.6328.

French Laundry Definitive California Cuisine. $$$$. What else is there to say? Chef Thomas Keller’s institution is among the very best restuarants in the country. 6640 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.2380.

Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.

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

It’s Raining Bacon You know you live in a great place when there is an abundance of local bacon to choose from. There’s Victorian Farmstead and Black Pig Meat Co. from Sebastopol. Napa has its superb Fatted Calf bacon. In the super-ultra-premium category, there’s Mangalitsa pork from Windsor’s Winkler Wooly Pigs.

My new favorite is the excellent bacon from Santa Rosa’s one-year-old Sonoma County Meat Co. The thick-sliced bacon sells for $6.99 a pound in their shop and a bit more elsewhere, and it’s an example of restraint, not a word generally associated with bacon.

The folks at SCMC know that good pork belly is best when it isn’t overpowered by too much smoke flavor or salt. I tried the “classic” bacon, slow-cured and smoked over hickory. It’s lightly seasoned with maple sugar and red pepper flakes, but it’s the sweet pork flavor that comes through. There are a few other secret ingredients, but they’re not giving them away. Whatever it is, it’s great stuff. They also make a delicious-sounding honey-lavender bacon.

In the pan, the bacon yields a fair amount of water. Cook it slowly on medium heat to get it nice and crisp but to prevent the sugars from burning. Sonoma County Meat Co.’s bacon is available at Oliver’ Markets, Big John’s Market in Healdsburg, the the West End Farmers Market and SCMC’s retail shop at 35 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.521.0121. www.sonomacountymeatco. com.—Stett Holbrook

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

Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch

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and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

707.251.1900.

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.

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Sangiovese, Moscato di Fresco, and Randy Rhoads Cab. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. Daily 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. $10 tasting fee. 707.280.4658.

Eric Ross Winery Just friendly folks pouring Pinot, Zin and Marsanne-Roussane; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask about the rooster.

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14300 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

Thursday-Monday 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm.707.939.8525.

Imagery Estate Winery Results from a 20-year collaboration between winemaker Joe Benziger and artist Bob Nugent. The concept: Commission unique artwork from contemporary artists for each release of often uncommon varietal wines.

The wine gets drunk. The art goes on the gallery wall. Not so complicated. Count on the reds and plan to take a stroll down the informative â&#x20AC;&#x153;varietal walkâ&#x20AC;? on the grounds. 14335 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen. Summer hours, Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm; Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Saturday, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. 707.935.4515.

Meadowcroft Wines The main event is the Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon; Riesling, too. Look for the sign of the bee. 23574 Hwy. 121, Sonoma. Daily, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm.

Tasting fee, $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$10.

707.934.4090.

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wines are sourced from Kick Ranch, the sought-after RhĂ´ne varietal sensation. 132 Plaza St., Healdsburg. Open daily, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Saturday til 7pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.6104.

Tin Barn Vineyards Yes, it is located in a tin barn, of sortsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;in the midst of a remote industrial park, home to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eighth Street wineries.â&#x20AC;?

From allspice to Jolly Rancher, coriander, fresh raspberry,

jelly Danish and horsetail to a simply enjoyable claret style quaff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all flavor and no frills in this friendly warehouse winery. 21692 Eighth St. E., Ste. 340, Sonoma. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Tasting fee, $6. 707.938.5430.

MA R I N CO U N TY Bacchus & Venus A trendy place for beginners and tourists. Great place to learn the basics. 769 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Open daily, noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. 415.331.2001.

Heidrun Meadery This is not your fĂŚderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mead: flower varietal, regional, mĂŠthode champenoise sparkling mead on a farm made for the bees. 11925 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. By appointment only, Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm.

12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes.

415.663.1011.

N A PA CO U N TY Chimney Rock Winery International beverage man Sheldon S. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hackâ&#x20AC;? Wilson built this winery in a Cape Dutch style. Now owned by the Terlato Group, produces distinctive Bordeaux-style wines. 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa. Daily 10am to 5pm. $20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$30. 707.257.2641.

Frank Family Vineyards A media mogul imagineered a Napa Valley winery thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprisingly no-frills, friendly and free of charge, from the flute of bubbly welcome to the last sip of award-winning Cab. Emphasis is on the historic Larkmead winery, the wine and, natch, the guest at this

popular tasting room set in the wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remodeled craftsman farmhouse. Frank Family Vineyards, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. Tasting daily, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm, $10; reserve, $25.

707.942.0753.

Patz & Hall The spotlight is on the dirt farmers who make it all happen at this respected house of Pinot and Chardonnay. 21200 Eighth St. E., Sonoma. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

Appointment required for seated tastings, 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm; recommended for walk-up bar. Tasting fee, $25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$50. 707.265.7700.

RustRidge Ranch Down one of Napaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less-traveled roads, the story began with thoroughbred horses. Bed and breakfast stays available in a rambling ranch house with wall-to-wall horse decor.

2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St. Helena. By appointment, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Tasting fee, $20.

707.965.9353.

Shafer Vineyards Stags Leap District icon offers intimate group tastings. Psst, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask how much Merlot is in the famed Hillside Select Cabernet. 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa. By appointment only, Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday, 10am and 2pm. $55 per person.

707.944.2877.

Silver Oak Silver Oak truly is a venerable cult wine, confounding to outsiders who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel the magic. Folks love the Silver Oak; the Silver Oak is good. 915 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Tasting fee, $20.

707.942.7022 Tres Sabores At the end of a less-traveled lane, sheep bleat under picholine trees, and Julie Johnson is just as passionate about her pomegranate-infused balsamic as her estate Zinfandel. The setting and vibe is low-key, like a garden art studio. 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena. Tours and tasting by appointment only, $25.

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here is a sorrowful, scraggly specimen of a grapevine that lives in the northeast corner of a rocky little hillside vineyard directly under a black oak tree. It never really got a chance to flourish, and it never produces anything more than a handful of tiny berries for the birds to eat.

This year, the downtrodden little vine just let its freak flag fly—unfurling a bright green leaf or two, waving at the sun, in early February.

The freaky thing about it is that in normal years, this particular half acre of Zinfandel can’t be bothered to leaf out until Easter.

That’s just fine for the shiftless, procrastinating crew tasked with pruning the vineyard—a crew of one, yours truly. And lucky for me, most of the vines slumbered on into March.

Grapevines “spring forward” according to the weather, not the calendar. Because the winter was mild through January and February, grapevines throughout California began to wake up early, ready for the growing season. The quality of the 2015 vintage isn’t necessarily a concern—in the North Coast, some winemakers say, great wines have been made from early harvests.

The real danger is frost. Even after a balmy spring day, Jack Frost, in the form of a radiation frost event, can displace warm air near the ground and freeze the tender new shoots. It won’t kill the hardy grapevine, but when it grows back, it will offer half or less of the original crop.

If a little sparkly frost on the vines is bad, you might think that spraying a vineyard with water and making it into an icicle landscape would be a total disaster. Instead, it’s a counterintuitive strategy that growers have employed for decades to protect their vines. Think of the ice in a highball. The ice isn’t just making the whisky colder, it’s using the comparative warmth of the whisky in order to melt into water. The reverse happens when water condenses to ice: a little heat is released, protecting the grapevine’s tiny leaves even while they’re encased in a layer of ice, as pictured above.

Near the Russian River, problems arise when everyone and their neighbor is pumping water out of streams all at once, and stranded fish become collateral damage. This year, during an official frost season that began March 15 and runs through May 15, vineyard operators in the Russian River Valley watershed are required to file and comply with the Water Demand Management Program in cooperation with the North Coast Water Coalition in order to take water from the river or from wells adjacent the river. Now, growers will have to keep one eye on the thermometer and another on the water gauge. And they’ll be praying that Jack Frost doesn’t get too freaky on them this year.

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He fears younger farmers might forgo the certification process entirely, since the locals who are buying their crops already know where it’s coming from, and how it was farmed.

“There’s a whole bunch of cool, young growers out there who are really walking the walk” when it comes to trueblue organic farming, says Westman. But they’re working with tough margins already, and not necessarily putting a priority on being certified organic or interested in going through the process, on the logic that, as Westman describes it, “I’m selling locally to people who know my product, so there’s no reason to get certified.”

“The problem there is that there’s no accountability,” Westman says. In other words, if the really hard-core “organic” farmers forsake the labeling protocols, then Big Ag retains its dominance at the labeling table.

Westman says he was at a recent conference attended by a staffer from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s office. He was asked why it was so hard to create organic standards that have teeth.

“The answer is, show up. They’re listening, but we’re not telling them very loudly.”

It’s Complicated Even if you start with non-GMO seed and farm organically, it’s still possible for compromise to occur if your farm is located near acreage farmed in the “conventional” chemically enhanced method, or for GMOs to sneak into a crop due to crosspollination. Today, more than 80 percent of U.S. corn, soybean and cotton crops are genetically modified, and at least 90 percent of the sugar beets grown in the U.S. are genetically modified.

The issue is even more complicated than that. The Petaluma Seed Bank doesn’t sell certified organic seeds because it works with small growers and

producers from all over the world, says store manager Paul Wallace.

The operation is just not big enough to ensure that, say, seeds coming from Africa are certified organic, so their seeds are not certified.

What the seed bank can guarantee, he says, “with our hands on our hearts,” is that all the seeds available are non-GMO, not treated with chemicals and non-patented.

So, how to avoid GMOs— besides by buying non-GMO seeds?

A big question, it turns out, as I discovered attending a GMO panel at last month’s EcoFarm 2015 conference at Asilomar in Pacific Grove. The USDA organic certification—which is a higher standard than the “Made with Organic Ingredients” label— and the Non-GMO Verification Project seal are brands to look for when seeking to avoid genetically modified organisms in foods. The Non-GMO Verification Project’s standards ensure that GMOs are avoided in all aspects of production.

Due to the risk of contamination in processing, however, no product can claim to be 100 percent “GMO free.” As the Non-GMO Verification Project’s website reminds consumers, “the Non-GMO Project only verifies meat and processed foods.

Due to the lack of verification for fresh produce, buying certified organic produce is the only way to avoid GMOs in your fresh foods.”

The North Bay puts an emphasis on GMO labeling and supported Proposition 37, the 2012 California ballot initiative which would have required GMO products to be labeled as such, and prohibited such products from using the label “Natural.”

The measure was defeated (51 to 49 percent), after Monsanto Co, Pepsi Co., Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, Dow AgroSciences and other corporations spent a combined $47 million opposing it (compared to the $9.2 million spent by supporters).

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For the Seed Bank’s Wallace, emphasizing what is “organic” and what isn’t moves the issue beyond where it should be— which is with local farmers and local consumers who trust their produce. If you’re standing in Walmart perusing the produce and angling for the “organic,” you’re selling yourself short as a consumer.

“It’s important to eat locally and seasonally,” Wallace says. But if you’re going to shop at the big box, he says the emphasis should be on the nutritional value of the food. “The organic red pepper at Walmart is probably better than the non-organic red pepper at Walmart, but those shouldn’t be the only two choices. There are so many opportunities to vote with your fork these days. You want a red pepper? Go to a ‘mindful’ operation, go to a farmers market, grow it yourself on your roof or join a community garden.”

If a seed, vegetable or product such as granola has gone through the years of planting, development and testing to earn “organic” status, it can also be considered as GMO-free as is possible. But there’s no denying that genetic engineering of many things, including seed for largescale corn and soy crops (keyed to work with toxic herbicides such as glyphosate), has become both more sophisticated, more prevalent. The integrity of “organic” as a non-GMO food source requires that watchdogs such as the Center for Food Safety never sleep.

“Our main concern is making sure that GMO foods are regulated and that health risks are assessed,” says the center’s West Coast director Rebecca Spector.

The problem is that mandatory GMO labeling has run afoul

of powerful agriculture and manufacturing lobbyists, who have spearheaded disinformation campaigns such as the one that helped to defeat Proposition 37.

“The FDA made a political decision in 1992 that GMO foods were not materially different than any others,” Spector told EcoFarm panel attendees. “So we work for voluntary labeling such as the non-GMO Verification Project, and lobby at the state level for mandatory labeling laws.”

In October, Consumer Reports described the “fierce opposition to GMO labeling from many seed manufacturers and big food companies, which have spent nearly $70 million in California and Washington state alone to defeat GMO-labeling ballot initiatives.” Vermont is the only state so far to require such labeling and already there have been legal challenges.

But Spector compares the GMO-labeling battle to controversial issues like samesex marriage and marijuana legalization that faced huge opposition before gaining acceptance.

“It can take many years,” she says.

Organic Challenges After 10 months at the helm of the Santa Cruz–based national Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), Brise Tencer sees momentum both in the larger market share that certified organic products gain each year, and the fact that “price difference between organic and conventional produce is also getting smaller.”

Tencer says the three-year transition required to go from conventional to organic is “a challenge for farmers. They have to grow organically for three years, during which time they can’t label their harvests as organic.” Those who know how organic crops are produced, she contends, know that there’s much more diversity in the organic label than the non-GMO label.

Tencer says organic farmers are tackling the problem of accidental

GMO pollination head-on. “We are working with varieties that won’t cross-pollinate with GMO varieties. One such project— organic-ready maize—is going really well,” she says. “NonGMO integrity is still a work in progress, but the results are really exciting.”

Mark Lipson, a Santa Cruz County farmer and former policy program director at OFRF, spent the past four years in Washington as the organic and sustainable agriculture policy advisor at the USDA. He says the nonGMO brand has gained a lot of momentum in the last decade.

“The consumer-safety aura of the non-GMO claim, abetted

by social-media chatter, has led many organic producers and processors to include a non-GMO statement on their labels,” he says.

But at the same time, “consumer ignorance has been exacerbated by misleading marketing,” he says, giving a pass to conventional farming “dependent on herbicides, neonicotinoid insecticides and synthetic fertilizers, but not using GMO seeds—at the expense of organic farmers.”

Feeding the Future The choices we confront—

“organic” and “non-GMO”—may turn out to be luxuries we can no longer afford. Almost half the land area on earth is used for farmlands and pastures, and fully 70 percent of the earth’s available fresh water goes to provide the food that more than 7 billion humans need to survive.

In a lecture in November, UC Santa Cruz biology professor Lincoln Taiz reminded the audience of the long lineage of agriculture that has led to today’s depletion of space and resources. We need a second “green revolution,” said Taiz, after reviewing the grim facts of population pressures, climate change, drought and starvation.

Tom Gogola contributed to this story.

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Obesity in the first world is ironically overbalanced by accelerating malnutrition in Asia and Africa.

“Crop yields must double to meet the predicted population increases by 2050,” Taiz warns.

“Agriculture is a Faustian bargain.

Every expansion involves great ecological costs and loss of biodiversity.” Yet Taiz remains optimistic that “molecular tools” can increase plant productivity.

Yes, GMOs. Genetic engineering, some scientists believe, is the only means of future survival in a world of disappearing natural solutions.

“Gene transfer for crop improvement,” says Taiz, “can engineer new traits that will enable plants to survive climate change, drought and floods.”

But many farmers resist this vision of the future. Organic pioneer Jeff Larkey of Santa Cruz County’s Route 1 Farms reports that organic growing has expanded in the United States “to about a $35 billion slice of the agricultural pie”—still only 5 percent of the total, but growing.

“Along the Central Coast, which some consider ground zero for the movement, it’s grown from a handful of farmers to now include some of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country,” says Larkey.

But he’s concerned about GMOseed-supply contamination.

“Once these things get out there, there’s no way to remove them. Even pesticides will eventually degrade, but this has the potential to be with us forever,” says Larkey. Unlike Taiz, he sees organic farming and resistance to GMOs as the key to ecological sustainability, and he doesn’t plan on giving up that fight.

“The vast majority of the GMO crops have been created to be resistant to herbicides so that they can be used with impunity,” Larkey explains. “We are looking at water aquifers and soil biology in a huge part of our country becoming negatively impacted from long-term use of the herbicide glyphosate, and that should be of concern to everyone.”

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really do love playing in small spaces,” says multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Kahane, describing the difference between playing enormous shows to thousands of people and doing smaller shows, like the 100-seat fundraiser he’ll be playing this week in Sebastopol.

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“With a small show, it’s more fun to ‘run the room,’ as they say in the

biz. I’m really looking forward to the Sebastopol show, for a whole number of reasons—and getting to play a focused, intimate show for a few people, that’s just one of them.”

For another, the show at the French Garden—a fundraiser for Main Stage West Theater—is a kind of a homecoming for Kahane.

Twenty years ago, he was a student at Santa Rosa High School, best known then as the son of classical pianist Jeffrey Kahane, former conductor of the Santa Rosa

Symphony. Today, the younger Kahane is a star in his own right.

As a composer, he’s written original pieces for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Kronos Quartet and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His own recordings, bearing a style similar to Rufus Wainwright, have made him someone to watch among fans of alternative music. His recent CD, The Ambassador—a sparkling collection of songs inspired by 10 different building in Los Angeles— was proclaimed one of the best

albums of 2014 by Rolling Stone magazine. NPR called it a CD that “needs to be heard.”

Currently, Kahane is on tour with the experimental countrybluegrass-classical band the Punch Brothers, working their way across the country. But Kahane will be taking a night off on March 29 to play for just 100 people, tops.

It’s a favor to his old friend and mentor, Kahane’s former high school drama teacher John Craven, whose wife Beth Craven is now artistic director of Main Stage West.

“John was one of the more influential figures in my life, as far as my early creative development is concerned,” says Kahane, on the phone from New York where he now resides. “A few months ago, John and Beth came to see a concert of mine in Seattle.”

Afterward, Beth Craven contacted Kahane and asked if he’d be open to doing a fundraiser for Main Stage West.

“I got back immediately, telling her I’d be honored,” he says. “I’m delighted to be doing this show, in part as a way of giving back to the community that raised me, in a sense.”

The hot-ticket event on Sunday includes an elegant dinner, auctions and more. Local actor Jeffrey Weissman (Back to the Future II and III, Pale Rider) will be the host and auctioneer.

“I do a lot of big shows now,” says Kahane, whose theatrical roots are still active. He composes regularly for the theater and collaborated with Broadway director John Tiffany (Once, The Glass Menagerie) to create a full-on theatrical staging for his concert tour of The Ambassador.

“But in between New York and L.A., my audience is still very much developing. In the context of the tour I’m doing with Punch Brothers, I’m opening for them, and, yes, those are bigger

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Asked what he learned from Craven, the Art Quest program and the whole Santa Rosa high school experience, Kahane wastes no time in answering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me there was a real rigor and purity to the work that we were doing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty improbable that at a public high school we could be doing plays by Chekhov and Oscar Wilde, Caryl Churchill and Tony Kushner. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not your typical high school drama fare.

And we really dug deep into those plays! It was a pretty extraordinary experience.â&#x20AC;?

That said, the show Kahane plans for this weekend will be relatively stripped of theatricality, focusing on the drama of the songs themselves, whichâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as anyone knows whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s listened to Kahaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will be plenty full of drama, comedy and narrative power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will do a sort of tasty menu, sampling various aspects of my work,â&#x20AC;? he says, playfully nodding to the fact that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be performing in a restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do a number of songs from The Ambassador, a couple of songs from Where Are the Arms, my previous albumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and probably a classic or two.â&#x20AC;?

Kahaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affection for the indelible tunes of the American Songbook is part of his growing reputation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of the things I learned from John,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An appreciation for the classics.â&#x20AC;?

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Pretty Theft ‘Fingersmith’ debuts at Oregon Shakespeare Fest

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t’s very pleasing to me to have Fingersmith, the play, be presented in three acts, with two intermissions,” says novelist Sarah Waters. “The story is set in Victorian times, and the classic form of the Victorian novel was in three volumes. So that’s absolutely traditional.”

The London-based Waters is onstage at the historic Armory building in Ashland, Ore., speaking to a crowd of theatergoers and fans. In just over three hours, her bestselling 2002 mystery Fingersmith—the twisty tale of a street-smart pickpocket involved in a plot to swindle a fragile heiress—will have its world premiere in a massive new stage adaptation by Alexa Junge. The opulent production was commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which

Waters admits she’d never heard of before being approached with the offer to turn her novel into a play.

“I was a bit worried, at first,” she allows, confessing that her worst fears included actors with fake English accents reminiscent of Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins.

“Dick van Dyke has scarred the nation of England forever,” she laughs.

Having seen many of her novels adapted to movies or television, Waters says most of those experiences have been positive.

“That’s mainly because I’ve always kept a distance from the process,” she says. “By the time one of my books is being adapted to television or something, I’ve already moved on to my next novel.”

Attended by an international fan base (some of whom have traveled across whole continents to be here today), the award-winning Waters is perched between playwright Junge and Fingersmith director Bill Rauch, carefully answering a question about what she hopes audiences will take away from the play.

“Well, for me, novels are incredibly life-affirming things,” she says. “Novels celebrate what’s best about us as human beings— our capacity for invention, our capacity for surprising people.

There is a great narrative relish in the novel Fingersmith, and one of the things that fascinates me about the process of watching it be turned into a play, is that I know I will see that relish, that narrative excitement, translated into a theatrical experience, with all of what the stage can add. When I wrote the novel, I wanted readers to finish it and say, ‘Wow!’ “So this afternoon,” she continues, “when we all get to see Fingersmith the play for the first time, I suppose I hope for the same thing, that audiences will be saying ‘Wow!’ as they leave the auditorium.”

For reviews of ‘Fingersmith’ and three other plays at OSF, see this story at bohemian.com. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival runs Tuesday– Sunday through Nov. 1. Venues, times and prices vary. For information about the full lineup of eleven shows, visit osfashland.org

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Gap-Toothed Women, a lighthearted love letter to beauty that puts a questioning eye on the social standards of attractiveness.

Screening with it on March 28 is 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, Blankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation into the hypnotic aroma and taste of the Old World staple.

Also on March 28, Sebastopolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rialto Cinemas screens two Les Blank ďŹ lms that focus on another proliďŹ c and obsessive director, Werner Herzog. First is the 1980 short documentary Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe, in which (you guessed it) the German director boils and devours his old footwear as payment on a bet. Following that is perhaps Blankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most lauded documentary, 1982â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burden of Dreams, in which Blank follows Herzog into the jungles of the Amazon to ďŹ lm Fitzcarraldo, itself an ambitious ďŹ lm about the real-life transporting of a steamship over a mountain.

March 29, two of Blankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s later music documentaries, 1989â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ai Ă&#x2030;tĂŠ au Bal (â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Went to the Danceâ&#x20AC;?) and 1991â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marc & Ann, screen at Rialto Cinemas. These ďŹ lms are considered deďŹ nitive studies of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cajun and zydeco music.

Those inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by Blank will be on hand to discuss his legacy, not only as a ďŹ lmmaker, but also as a mentor and teacher. Finally, Blankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last ďŹ lm, completed after his death in 2013, will show March 27 at Rialto Cinemas.

The Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival opens with an awards party and the California premiere of the Greenpeace documentary How to Change the World. There is also a special spotlight on sound design March 28, as award-winning designer James LeBrecht appears in a talk and demonstration of the oft-overlooked art of sound in ďŹ lm. Other highlights include the Friday peer pitch and the student invitational, advancing the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals of nurturing aspiring ďŹ lmmakers and the ďŹ lmmaking community.

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LOPEZ’S LEGACY A photo of Andy Lopez inspired a benefit concert for Cook Middle School’s music program.

Power of Creation Benefit to honor Andy Lopez

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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ike many others, Darwin Meiners still struggles with the grief and anger following the 2013 shooting death of 13-year-old Andy Lopez at the hands of law enforcement in Santa Rosa.

Meiners, a longtime Santa Rosa resident, musician, band manager and father of two, wanted to do something about it, but didn’t know where to begin. That’s when a picture of Lopez holding a trumpet ignited the idea for a benefit concert in his memory.

Meiners’ idea takes shape at the “Create Again” concert April 4 at the Arlene Francis Center.

“I was upset on a number of levels, but I didn’t know him, I wasn’t dialed in with the community protesting,” says Meiners. “Doing research, I saw a picture of Andy playing trumpet. I didn’t know that he played music, but looking at that photo, the

connection immediately clicked.”

Meiners learned that Lopez played in the band at Cook Middle School. The benefit raises funds the music program there. “It’s a way to be positive and make it about creation, not death and anger,” says Meiners. “That’s all there still, you know? And it’s going to be a heavy night, but everyone wants to see something good happen.”

The show boasts a lineup of local and not-so-local talent, such as Austin’s psyche rockers the Black Angels. Sonoma County songwriter BC Fitzpatrick, Stanford shoegazers Silent Pictures, electronic indie project Survival Guide (aka Emily Whitehurst) and the ethereal Ashley Allred are all booked. Every artist eagerly offered support, as have a number of others who’ve donated to an online auction.

The first person to donate was Jesse Michaels from Operation Ivy, who also coined the phrase “Create Again.” Doug Martsch from Built to Spill, David Bazan, Tobin Sprout of Guided

by Voices and many others have thrown in signed records and exclusive goodies. Local businesses are offering everything from skateboards to massage treatments to the auction, and Stanroy Music Center has donated a new trumpet to the cause. Loud & Clear has also donated a clarinet.

Though Meiners is not personally in contact with the Lopez family, he is working with those close to the case to inform attorneys involved about the event. All proceeds from the online campaign and the concert will be donated in Lopez’s name, and Meiners hopes to make this an annual tradition, benefiting a different school’s music program every year and keeping the memory of Andy Lopez vibrant and alive.

‘Create Again’, April 4, at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 8pm. $15–$20. 707.528.3009.

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Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Gabriel Kahane Breakout singer-songwriter and composer appears in an intimate dinner concert benefiting Main Stage West Theater Company. Mar 29, 5pm. $100-$175. French Garden, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.

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La Luz All-female surf rock and dreampop band from Seattle are on tour with songwriter Will Sprott. Mar 30, 8pm. $8$12. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

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Gil Shaham The violinist performs with flawless technique and intimate warmth when he appears in a concert that also features original films by visual artist David Michalek. Mar 27, 7:30pm. $35. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

MARIN COUNTY Kevin Brennan The Irish-born musician, formerly with Van Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s band and the Chieftains, performs. Mar 28, 10pm.

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Dead Winter Carpenters Americana rock band pushes musical boundaries with authentic songwriting and electrifying performances.

Mar 27, 8pm. $20. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Everyone Orchestra Conductor Matt Butler has been leading a rotating cast of accredited musicians through full-length shows that are entirely improvised since 2001.

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Peter Coyote & Dmitry Sitkovetsky The acclaimed actor and conductor appear with Symphonyt Napa Valley for a program of popular orchestral classics for all ages. Mar 29, 3pm. $35-$85. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville.

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Redwood Cafe Mar 27, reggae at the Redwood.

Mar 28, Maldito Tango Duo. Mar 29, 11am, Elizabeth Boaz.

Mar 29, 4pm, Mid-East Tapestry Quartet. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Refuge Church Mar 31, White Fence with Peach Kelli Pop and Twerps.

525 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Mar 28, Organ Grinders.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Smokey Robinson Angelique Kidjo Iron & Wine Steve Earle & The Dukes Playing For Change Judy Collins Lisa Fischer The Wailin’ Jennys The Waifs Holly Near Charlie Musselwhite Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Poor Man’s Whiskey Hot Buttered Rum Maria Muldaur Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings and many more EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICES END MARCH 29TH AT BEAUTIFUL BLACK OAK RANCH • LAYTONVILLE Tickets & Info. katewolfmusicfestival.com

Rocker Oysterfeller’s Mar 29, Mikie Lee Prasad.

14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

Rossi’s 1906 Mar 27, Dylan Chambers & the Midnight Transit. Mar 28, Sonoma Film Fest afterparty.

Mar 29, Savannah Blu. Thurs, the Blues Defenders. 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Mar 27, John Roy Zat & Company. Mar 28, Jay Watkins.

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

Coast Sounds. Mar 27-28, the Brides of Funkenstein with Blackbyrd McKnight. Mar 31, Onye and the Messengers. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY

Speakeasy Collective. Mar 28, Boca do Rio. Mar 29, 5pm, Neck & Neck. Mar 29, 9pm, Eugene Huggins Band with Felix Bannon. Mar 31, MC Radio Active. Mon, open mic.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

Osteria Divino

Fenix Mar 26, Highwater Blues. Mar 27, Kevin Russell plays Eric Clapton. Mar 28, Anova gala for Autism. Mar 29, 11:30am, Domestic Harmony. Mar 29, 6:30pm, Sony Holland. Mar 31, Darryl Anders AgapéSoul. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

HopMonk Novato Mar 25, open mic night with Christine McCann. Mar 26, Tony Saunders. Mar 27, the 85’s.

Mar 28, local showcase and fundraiser with Bryan Kehoe and others. Apr 1, open mic night with Brad Curtis Project.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church Mar 29, Pacific Guitar Ensemble. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

19 Broadway Club Mar 25, Train Smoke Trio.

Mar 26, Cha Ching. Mar 27,

Mar 25, Jonathan Poretz. Mar 26, Passion Habanera. Mar 27, Ken Cook Trio. Mar 28, James Henry & Hands On Fire. Mar 31, Ken Cook. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Mar 25, EMK. Mar 26, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Mar 29, Bob Gordon and the UFOs. Mar 31, Todos Santos. Apr 1, Jazz Roots Band. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mar 25, the Receders. Mar 26, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Mar 27, the Uptown Six. Mar 28, the Highway Poets. Mar 29, Junk Parlor. Apr 1, the Weissmen. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Mar 27, Gary Vogensen’s Ramble. Mar 28, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Mar 29, Jerry Halford & the Healers.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall

LIVE MUSIC & DANCING EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT!

Doors 8pm/Show 9:30/$10 Adv–$12 Door

MAR 27 > Dance, Party, Rock

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Mar 29, 2pm, Trio Navarro. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Sebastopol Community Center Mar 28, Beatles sing-along.

Last Friday of every month, Young Peoples Music Showcase. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.874.3176.

SRHS Performing Arts Auditorium Mar 28-29, Sonoma County Philharmonic’s “Timeless Ballet”. 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Twin Oaks Tavern Mar 25, Roadhouse Ramblers.

Mar 26, Back in Black open mic. Mar 27, Medicine Man. Mar 28, the Hots. Mar 30, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Apr 1, Dirty Red Barn. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip Mar 26, DJ Enfo and DJ E20.

Mar 27, Dry County Drinkers.

Mar 28, Junk Parlor. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

Zodiacs Mar 25, Eddie Roberts’ West

San Francisco’s City Guide

Ben Harper & Innocent Criminals Harper and his old band play their first shows since disbanding in 2008. Mar 25-28 at the Fillmore.

Magic Man Childhood-friends-turned-electro-pop-musicians’ debut album is a dance-rock classic. Mar 26 at Slim’s.

Monophonics Beloved S.F. psychedelic soul band is one of the best live experiences in the city. Mar 27-28 at Brick and Mortar Music Hall.

Tomasz Stanko Legendary Polish jazz trumpeter splits his time between Warsaw and New York City. Mar 29 at SF JAZZ Center.

Seth Avett & Jessica Lee Mayfield Avett brother teams up to sing Elliott Smith songs in tribute. Mar 29 at the Palace of Fine Arts.

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CRITICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE Wed, Mar 25 8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:00am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 10:15amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE 12:40pm Youth and Family 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm SINGLES & PAIRS Square Dance Club Thur, Mar 26 8:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:40pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7:15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30pm CIRCLES N' SQUARES Square Dance Club Fri, Mar 27 8:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:40am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 7:15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm DJ Steve Luther hosts a WEST COAST SWING PARTY with Kelly Casanova Sat, Mar 28 8:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45am JAZZERCISE 10:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; SCOTTISH CHALLENGE DANCE 12:30pm CLASS Sun, Mar 29 8:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45am JAZZERCISE with alternating instructors 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm VINTAGE DANCE WORKSHOP with Gary Thomas 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm Steve Luther DJ COUNTRY WESTERN LESSONS AND DANCING Mon, Mar 30 8:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Tue, Mar 31 8:40â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:40am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:40pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm RAZZMATAZ FOLK DANCE CLUB

755 After Dark Mar 26, One Dollar Check with Ridgway Space Station.

Mar 27, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 27 Clubâ&#x20AC;? tribute night. Mar 28, 10pm, El Radio Fantastique. Mar 31, the Shift with Kingsborough. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.2722.

Sleeping Lady Mar 25, Whiskey & Women.

Mar 26, Liz Stires student showcase. Mar 27, Chris Alexander and friends. Mar 28, Kelly Peterson, Erik Smyth and Jerry Hannan. Mar 29, Jazzitude. Mar 31, Simon Costa and Chris Alexander.

23 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.485.1182.

Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schooner Saloon Mar 25, Midnight on the Water.

Mar 26, Bone Cootes. Mar 27, Hibbity Dibbity. Mar 28, the Vivants. Mon, reggae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mar 25, Pert Near Sandstone.

Mar 26, the T Sisters. Mar 29, JD Souther. Apr 1, Dan Hicks and Bayside Jazz. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Mar 25, Jason Crosby and friends. Mar 25, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers in the Grate Room. Mar 26, San Geronimo.

Mar 27, CMac & the Casual Coalition. Mar 28, Go by Ocean and This Old Earthquake. Mar 29, Terrapin All-Stars with Alex Jordan. Mar 30, Ambassador Lipp and the Ezraelites. Mar 31, Stu Allen and friends. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Downtown Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery & Restaurant Mar 26, the Voltones.

Mar 28, Jinx Jones & the KingTones. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

Dirty and Rotten D.R.I. roll into Sebastopol When singer Kurt Brecht and guitarist Peter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spikeâ&#x20AC;? Cassidy started the punk band Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (better known as D.R.I.) back in 1982, they never imagined the band would be going strong after 33 years.

Besides an extended hiatus between 2006 and 2013 when Cassidy spent time treating and recovering from colon cancer, the band has been touring incessantly, playing places as far-reaching as South America and Indonesia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just recorded a new EP that has three new songs and two re-recorded ones from years ago,â&#x20AC;? Brecht says, by phone from his home in Houston, Texas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a name for it yet and still no release date planned, but it will be released on Beer City records. We also have a few other new songs, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working in our new drummer, Brandon Karns, who joined us last summer.â&#x20AC;?

Although a contract with Slimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in San Francisco from a previous booking agent had prevented the band from playing in the North Bay, Cassidy now books all D.R.I. dates, and the band will finally do a proper Sonoma County show on Thursday, April 2, at 755 Afterdark in Sebastopol with Slandyr, Twisted Psychology, Thought Vomit, Trecelenc and Phantasm. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 7pm. $17 advance; $20 at the door (all ages). 707.861.9190. www.755afterdark.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eddie Jorgensen

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

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THU MAR 26 Â&#x203A; Starts at 8pm Â&#x203A; $5 Dub/Funk/Reggae/Rock

ONE DOLLAR CHECK RIDGEWAY SPACE STATION/MARSGHAL HOUSE PROJECT

FRI MAR 27 Â&#x203A; Starts at 8pm Â&#x203A; $5-$10 Classic Modern Rock Tributes

THE 27 CLUB

Live Covers of Hendrix, Kobain, Morrison Winehouse and More SAT MAR 28 Â&#x203A; Doors at 6pm , Show at 7 $

20 Adults, $15 Kids

Family Friendly Circus Event

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Presented by KRYSTA HODSON & JAKE WARD

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Siloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mar 25, Brian Coutch. Mar 26, Nate Lopez. Mar 27, Rusty Evans and the Ring of Fire.

Mar 28, Gaucho. Apr 1, Trevor Lyon. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

WED MAR 25 Â&#x203A; Starts at 8pm Â&#x203A; $5 Rock

Uptown Theatre Mar 25, Jonny Lang. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Uva Trattoria Mar 25, Tom Duarte. Mar 26,

the Gentlemen of Jazz. Mar 27, Tony Macaroni Trio. Mar 28, Jackie and friends. Mar 29, Trio SoleĂĄ. 1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

Tree by Seymour Tubis

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Mar 26, world music night with Los Troubadoux. Mar 27, Marinfidels. Mar 28, Rolando Morales & Carlos Reyes Quintet. Mar 29, Orquesta Bembe. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

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Arts Events Galleries

Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Graton Gallery

RECEPTIONS Mar 29 Marin Society of Artists Gallery, “Spring Rental Show,” original artwork

by MSA members are available for rent, with option to buy. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.454.9561.

SONOMA COUNTY Akoia Day Spa Through Mar 31, “NatureMonks,” original paintings by Sonoma county artist Clay Vajgrt explore the meditative movements of the natural world. 105-A Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.433.1270.

Calabi Gallery Through Mar 28, “Art Inspired by the Natural World,” gallery artists get outside and get inspired with works ranging from the traditional to the abstract. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

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.

East West Cafe Through Apr 26, “palette,” paintings by Brian Shears.

128 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 707.829.2822.

Finley Community Center Through Mar 27, “National Arts Program,” exhibit features the artwork of 200 local artists of all ages and backgrounds.

2060 W College Ave, Santa

Through Apr 4, “Small Works,” annual juried show. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Apr 19, “Art of Gastronomy,” juried exhibition that presents the passion of food and drink and the mystique and culture surrounding it. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6.

707.431.1970.

Herold Mahoney Library Gallery Through Mar 26, “Pepperwood Preserve: Paintings by Marsha Connell” explores the synergy of art and science, as paintings and drawings of the Preserve’s landscape highlight the biodiversity of the park.

SRJC, 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 9; Fri, 9 to 1; Sat, 10 to 3.

707.778.3974.

Kitty Hawk Through Mar 30, “Scantily Clad,” the revealing letterpress art of Lyn Dillin displays. 7203 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.

Wed-Sun, 11am to 5pm.

847.226.3280.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Apr 29, “Celebrating the Wild,” artist Molly Eckler exhibits paintings inspired by the wildlife of the Laguna 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.9277.

Occidental Center for the Arts Through May 4, “Rebirth,” local artists working in all media exhibit their interpretation of the theme. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Petaluma Historical Museum Through Apr 26, “The Many Faces of Petaluma,” exhibit celebrates the ethnic and cultural diversity and the Jewish community within the city. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma.

Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues. 707.778.4398.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through May 3, “Showin’ on the River,” Sonoma and Marin

artists offer photography, painting and multi-media art.

132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

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

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Mar 29, “Peoples,” juried, multi-media exhibit focuses on representation of the body and the essence of human experience. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Sonoma County Museum Through Apr 5, “IndiVisible,” exhibit explores the experience of Native Americans and African-Americans. Through Apr 20, “Thistle and Twitch,” Alison Sarr’s art is informed by artistic traditions from the Americas to Africa and beyond. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11am to 4pm.

707.579.1500.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through May 16, “Shaker Stories,” an exceptional, worldclass collection of Shaker furniture and objects. Through May 17, “Unconventional and Unexpected: Quilts Below the Radar, 1950-2000,” dynamic and vibrant selection of American pieced quilts and quilt tops from the mid to late 20th century. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.939.SVMA.

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.

Upstairs Art Gallery Through Mar 30, “The Color of Water,” solo exhibit of watercolor paintings by John Warner. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 10 to 6; Fri-Sat, 10 to 9. 707.431.4214.

Desta Art & Tea Galley Through Mar 26, “Dwelling in Art,” featuring artwork from several renowned Bay Area artists working in different media. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

CRITIC’S CHOICE

Gallery Route One Through Apr 26, “Lost Animals,” mixed media exhibition about extinction by environmental artist T.C. Moore.

3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Marin MOCA Through Apr 5, “Legends of the Bay Area: Lawrence Ferlinghetti,” the artist, poet and activist is celebrated in this extensive exhibit. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4, 415.506.0137.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Mar 26, “Black & White and Shades of Gray,” multi-artist show highlights only these colors in a fascinating look at neutral tones. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10am to 2pm; also by appointment.

415.388.4331.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Apr 1-30, “Landscapes,” new works by Doug Andelin display the gallery. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Osher Marin JCC Through Mar 26, “Giving as a Work of Art,” artist Chris Hellman presents a botanical series of watercolor paintings.

200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Mar 30, “From the East to the West,” solo exhibit of multimedia photography from Gaetano De Felice. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Seager Gray Gallery

Watch the Right Thing

Spike Lee celebrates 30 years of filmmaking Spike Lee has been challenging filmgoers since the release of his first movie, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads, in 1983. After the 1989 box office breakthrough Do The Right Thing, Lee proved his staying power by addressing racial and political issues in films that make many viewers uncomfortable but always seem to teach something new.

Lee celebrates the release of 36 films, or “joints” as he terms them, on March 29 at City Winery in Napa. Attendees will be treated to selections from his movies—great for those who only know him from Malcolm X or the classic Jungle Fever—and six wines paired with the screenings. Additionally, there will be a Q&A sessions with Lee, an exclusive look at his latest film, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, and a surprise musical guest.

Expect this one to sell out.

An Evening of Music, Film and Wine with Spike Lee happens March 29 at City Winery, 1030 Napa. 8pm. $60–$75.

707.260.1600.—Eddie Jorgensen

Through Mar 29, “Fresh Paint,” solo exhibit by Leslie Allen demonstrates her abstract abilities. Mar 31-May 3, “Sky, Land & Water,” Carole Pierce’s landscapes are expressive and dramatic renditions. 5:30pm. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Station. Sat-Sun, noon to 4 and by appointment. 415.669.1380.

Art Works Downtown

Sometimes Books

Toby’s Feed Barn

Through Apr 17, “Jessica Hess: Selected Paintings,” selfexpression with a street art flair. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5.

415.451.8119.

Through May 31, “Spring Open,” artists Carolyn Batchelor, Pamela Blotner, Denis Bold, Claudia Chapline and many others display. Eubank Studio, 11101 Hwy 1 #105, Pt Reyes

Through Mar 29, “Mapping a New Geography of Hope,” juried selection of art from painting to sculpture to fabric arts that meditates on and extends the theme of women

MARIN COUNTY

and the land. 11250 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Mon-Sat, 9 to 5; Sun, 9:30 to 4. 415.663.1223.

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Apr 26, “the fallibility of intent,” the first Bay Area

Through May 1, “Metamorphosis,” outdoor sculpture exhibit with selfguided tour. Main and Third streets, Napa.

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 Boomeraging: From LSD to OMG Will Durst explores his Baby Boomin’ roots. Mar 28, 8pm. $20. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Comedy at Cosentino Laugh your glass off with four standups. Mar 27, 7pm. $40. Cosentino Winery, 7415 St Helena Hwy, Yountville, 707.944.1220.

Crushers of Comedy Six top female comics come to the wine country. Mar 28, 7pm. $15. Deerfield Ranch Winery, 10200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.833.2270.

Durst Case Scenario Live comedy from Will Durst.

Mar 26, 8pm. $30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Paula Poundstone The veteran funny woman and author delivers a wry and witty show. Mar 27, 8pm. $40-$50.

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

Will I Ever Wear a Bikini Again?

Benefit comedy show headlined by Marilyn Kentz is full of songs and standup. Mar 27, 7pm. $25. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.484.5229.

Events Bamboo Wellness Lounge Fri-noon. Lydia’s Sunflower Center, 1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.792.5300.

Learn the relaxing techniques that increase energy, flexibility and balance. Mon, 10:30am. Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa.

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.

Circus Maximus Circus performers, magicians, family activities and food come together in this family friendly evening. Mar 28, 6pm. $15-$20.

755 After Dark (Aubergine), 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2722.

Community Heals Share wisdom and gifts of healing. Last Sun of every month. dhyana Center, 186 N Main St, Sebastopol, 800.796.6863.

Community Meditation Practice Sitting and walking meditation with free instruction. Followed by tea and snacks. Sun, 9am.

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

Country Bunny Doll Class Make a charming cashmere bunny with Monica Ashley. Mar 28, 1pm. $25. Circle of Hands, 6780 McKinley St, Ste 120, Sebastopol, 707.634.6140.

Last Thurs of every month. $5.

Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538.

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Trauma Recovery Exercises Shed chronic emotional stress with Kristi Doden. Tues, 7:30pm.

Sonoma County Healing Academy, 6741 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.799.8080.

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.

Napa Valley Arts in April A month-long celebration of art and wine with exhibitions and festivities throughout the region. For a full lineup, visit www.visitnapavalley.com. Apr 1-29. napa county, napa county, napa county.

Native Plant Nursery Workday All ages welcome to join LandPaths for garden care. Fri, 1pm. Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.524.9318.

Permaculture Design Course Two-week certificate course in land-use design based on the sustainable living philosophy of permaculture. Through Apr 3. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557, ext101.

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.

Field Trips

Fiber Arts Forum

Morning Hike

Informal gathering of fiber artists for idea sharing. All disciplines and experience levels, ages 15 and up. Last Fri each month, 1 to 3. $5 donation. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.4797.

A vigorous morning hike up the 960-acre gem of a preserve.

Registration required. Mar 25, 8am. Saddle Mountain Preserve, Cleland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284.

Game Tournaments

Walk in the stunning displays of this 162-acre property. WedSat, 10am. through Apr 11. Van Hoosear Preserve, Grove St, El Verano.

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.

Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft.

Spring Wildflower Walk

Sunset Hike & Dine Meet at parking area across from inn for two-hour hike on moderate-to-steep trails with midhike wine and cheese overlooking Pacific ) Ocean. Last Sat of

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Film Arizmendi’s Secret Short film about the spiritual leader is followed by discussion with the filmmakers.

Apr 1, 7pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

The Big Sleep Humphrey Bogart classic screens, hosted by Richard Miami. Mar 31, 7pm. $7. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

The Breakfast Club The essential 1980s high school comedy gets a 30th anniversary screening. Mar 26, 7:30pm. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840. The essential 1980s high school comedy gets a 30th anniversary screening.

Mar 28, 10pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Film & Fork Last Days in Vietnam doc screens, with dinner next door.

Mar 30, 5:30pm. $42. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena, 707.963.3946.

Film, Wine & Music with Spike Lee The acclaimed director appears in person for an evening celebrating his career, including a preview of his forthcoming film, “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus.” Mar 29, 8pm. $60-$75. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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The cult classic gets a spirited late-night screening. Mar 27, 11:30pm. $10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

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Screenings throughout Sonoma featuring 90 films in five days. For information, visit www.sonomafilmfest. org. Mar 25-29. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma, 707.996.9756.

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival Featuring dozens of

documentary films on several screens over four days. For information, visit www. sebastopolfilmfestival.org. Mar 26-29. $10/$35. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.4797.

Timbuktu This 2014 drama looks at the brief occupation of Timbuktu by militant Islamic rebels with stunning effect. Fri, Mar 27, 7pm and Sun, Mar 29, 4pm. $7. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2606.

Woman in Gold Sneak preview of the upcoming film starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds is presented by Napa Valley Film Festival, with discussion and after party. Apr 1, 5:30pm. $75.

Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena, 707.963.3946.

Food & Drink Fresh Starts Chef Event Kathleen Weber, founder and baker at Della Fattoria Bakery in Petaluma, will present a menu inspired by artisan baking. Mar 26, 6:30pm. $55. Next Key Center, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, 415.382.3363x243.

Marinwood Farmers Market Sat, 9am. Marinwood Plaza, Marinwood Ave & Miller Creek Rd, San Rafael, 415.999.5635.

Mead Tasting Workshop Taste mead from Heidrun, Bee D’Vine and SF Mead; and hear the philosophy behind each producer. Mar 28, 1pm. $30.

SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Napa Seder: Beyond 4 Cups Engaging luncheon brings together wine makers, musicians, comedians and others. Mar 29, 12pm. $90. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

Viking Feast

of the Sebastiani Family. Mar 31, 6:30pm. $100. Aventine Glen Ellen, 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, 707.934.8911.

Winemaking Educational Series A series of five classes that seek to open a window into the inner workings of viticulture and winemaking.

Limited availability. Thurs, 5:30pm. through Apr 23. $75$325. Bergamot Alley, 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.433.8720.

World of Wine Tasting and dinner benefits mental-health programs in Napa. Mar 28, 7pm. Sold-out; waitlist available. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

Lectures Between Civil Rights & Black Power The first in a series of lectures about novelist and activist James Baldwin’s prophetic vision is presented by educator Michael Hale. Mar 30, 12pm.

Free. Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4372.

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.

Climate Disruption Environmental talk examines the question: Is 100 percent renewable energy possible?

Mar 28, 9am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

The Establishment of Allensworth Archeologist Beatrice Cox explores the history of the town of Allensworth, established by African Americans in 1908; and how they navigated Jim Crows laws.

Mar 26, 6pm. $10-$15. USF Santa Rosa Campus, 416 B St, Santa Rosa, 707.579.1500.

Getting Past Capitalism

Eat like a Viking with this fivecourse family-style dinner.

Mar 29, 6pm. $60. Bergamot Alley, 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.433.8720.

Teach-in and discussion with author, activist and professor Cynthia Kaufman. Mar 30, 7pm.

Peace and Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.338.3791.

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Introductory Flintknapping Day-long workshop is about Native American points and blades and how they were made. Use your own flintknapping kit to make obsidian points. Sixteen years and older. Mar 28, 9am. $90.

Kule Loklo, Point Reyes National Seashore, Olema, 415.464.5137.

James Baldwin Panel Discussion A panel of SRJC faculty and the SRJC Black Student Union members look back at the novelist and ask, how are James Baldwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas relevant today?

Apr 1, 5pm. Free. Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4372.

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Mar 27, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Epitaphâ&#x20AC;? with Mary Doria Russell. Mar 31, 6pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going to Solaceâ&#x20AC;? with Amanda McTigue, Redwood Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiction Book Club night.

Last Tuesday of every month, 6pm, Redwood Writers Book Club, featuring works written by members. Become a member at Copperfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Mar 28, 1pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Citizens Creekâ&#x20AC;? with Lalita Tademy. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa 707.579.1500.

Sebastopol Copperfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books Mar 27, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;California Bees and Bloomsâ&#x20AC;? with Dr Gordon Frankie. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

Elkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge Mar 25, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Henry E Bothin, Philanthropist of Steelâ&#x20AC;? with Mike Casey. 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael 773.755.4700.

True Nature of the American Badger

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Naturalist Susan Kirks who will share her 15 years of studying badgers and their habitat. Mar 28, 11am. $10. Salmon Creek School, 1935 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9001.

Mar 28, 7pm, the Poetry of Gastronomy, with 20 local authors reading or signing.

130 Plaza St, Healdsburg 707.431.1970.

Wildlife Gardening Become a wildlife steward in your own backyard by transforming your garden into a wildlife-friendly habitat. Mar 29, 1pm. $20. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Readings 142 Throckmorton Theatre Mar 29, 7pm, storytelling salon with Arina Isaacson. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley 415.383.9600.

Angelico Hall Mar 31, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankâ&#x20AC;? with Barney Frank, openly gay Congressman reads from his witty political memoir and talks with Dr Mary Marcy. $35.

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Book Passage Mar 25, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mademoiselle Chanelâ&#x20AC;? with CW Gortner. Mar 27, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delicious Foodsâ&#x20AC;? with James Hannaham. Mar 28, 4pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Survivalâ&#x20AC;? with Laura Zinn Fromm. Mar 29, 1pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dog Crazyâ&#x20AC;? with Meg Donohue. Mar 30, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hormone Reset Dietâ&#x20AC;? with Dr Sara Gottfried. Apr 1, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Raise a Wild Childâ&#x20AC;? with Dr Scott Sampson.

Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey Apr 1, 6pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Poserâ&#x20AC;? with Jacob Rubin, presented

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Occidental Center for the Arts Mar 29, 3pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;November Butterflyâ&#x20AC;? with Tania Pryputniewicz. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental 707.874.9392.

Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Books Mar 28, 2pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burning, Bleedingâ&#x20AC;? with Micaela Luque.

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Rebound Bookstore Mar 25, 6:30pm, Hand to Mouth/ WORDS SPOKEN OUT, Laurel Feigenbaum and Ann Robinson read. 1641 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.482.0550.

San Rafael Copperfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books Mar 27, 4pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jaguar Stones: The Lost Cityâ&#x20AC;? with Jon and Pamela Voelkel. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa Central Library Mar 28, Sonoma County Local Author Showcase & Symposium, 25 local authors showcase their work, read from their book and talk

Whole Foods Market Mar 28, 11am, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Sweetâ&#x20AC;? with Shauna Sever, Copperfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooks event. 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 707.224.6300.

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Theater The Angel of Chatham Square North Bay Stage Company presents this heart-warming romantic tale of a waitress and a down-and-out vagrant in 1948 New York City. Through Apr 5. $20. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Deathtrap This classic Broadway hit is a suspenseful comic mystery.

Through Apr 12. $16-$26.

Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707.588.3400.

A Month in the Country Ross Valley Players present this fresh adaptation of the moving and iconic comedy. Through Apr 12. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.456.9555.

Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre The River Friends presents the 11th annual series of one-act plays. Mature themes. Through Mar 28. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707.869.9004.

[title of show] Marin OnStage presents a meta-musical that follows its own creation and the struggles of two nobodies in New York trying to make it on Broadway.

Through Mar 28. $10-$25.

Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The term “jumped the shark” often refers to a TV show that was once great but gradually grew stale, and then resorted to implausible plot twists in a desperate attempt to revive its creative verve. I’m a little worried that you may do the equivalent of jumping the shark in your own sphere. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I’m not at all worried that you’ll jump the shark. It’s true that you did go through a stagnant, meandering phase there for a short time. But you responded by getting fierce and fertile rather than stuck and contrived. Am I right? And now you’re on the verge of breaking out in a surge of just-the-right-kindof-craziness.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

If you happen to be singing lead vocals in an Ozzy Osbourne cover band, and someone in the audience throws what you think is a toy rubber animal up on stage, do not rambunctiously bite its head off to entertain everyone. It most likely won’t be a toy, but rather an actual critter. APRIL FOOL! In fact, it’s not likely you’ll be fronting an Ozzy Osbourne cover band any time soon. But I hope you will avoid having to learn a lesson similar to the one that Ozzy did during a show back in 1982, when he bit into a real bat thinking it was a toy. Don’t make a mistake like that. What you think is fake or pretend may turn out to be authentic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) In the spring of 1754, Benjamin Franklin visited friends in Maryland. While out riding horses, they spied a small tornado whirling through a meadow. Although Franklin had written about this weather phenomenon, he had never seen it.

With boyish curiosity, he sped toward it. At one point, he caught up to it and lashed it with his whip to see if it would dissipate. This is the kind of adventure I advise you to seek out, Gemini. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied.

I don’t really believe you should endanger your safety by engaging in stunts like chasing tornadoes. But I do think that now is a favorable time to seek out daring exploits that quench your urge to learn.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Novelist L. Frank Baum created the make-believe realm known as Oz. Lewis Carroll conjured up Wonderland and C. S. Lewis invented Narnia. Now you are primed to dream up your own fantasy land and live there full-time, forever protected from the confusion and malaise of the profane world. Have fun in your imaginary utopia, Cancerian! APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that now would be a good time to give extra attention to cultivating vivid visions of your perfect life. But I wouldn’t recommend that you live there full-time.

LEO (July 23–August 22) “The national anthem of Hell must be the old Frank Sinatra song ‘I Did It My Way,’“ declares Richard Wagner, author of the book Christianity for Dummies. “Selfish pride is Hell’s most common trait,” he adds. “Hell’s inhabitants have a sense of satisfaction that they can at least say ‘they’ve been true to themselves.’” Heed this warning, Leo. Tame your lust for self-expression. APRIL FOOL! I was making a little joke. The truth is not as simplistic as I implied.

I actually think it’s important for you to be able to declare “I did it my way” and “I’ve been true to myself.”

But for best results, do it in ways that aren’t selfish, insensitive or arrogant.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) No matter what gender you are, it’s an excellent time to get a gig as a stripper. Your instinct for removing your clothes in entertaining ways is at a peak. Even if you have never been trained in the art, I bet you’ll have an instinctive knack. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I don’t really think you should be a stripper. But I do recommend you experiment with a more metaphorical version of that art. For instance, you could expose hidden agendas that are causing distortions and confusion. You could peel away the layers of deception and propaganda that hide the naked facts and the beautiful truth.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

Give yourself obsessively to your most intimate relationships. Don’t bother cleaning your house. Call in sick to your job.

Ignore all your nagging little errands. Now is a time for one task only: paying maximum attention to those you care about most. Heal any rifts between you. Work

harder to give them what they need. Listen to them with more empathy than ever before. APRIL FOOL! I went a bit overboard there. It’s true that you’re in a phase when big rewards can come from cultivating and enhancing togetherness. But if you want to serve your best relationships, you must also take very good care of yourself.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

It’s after midnight. You’re half-wasted, cruising around town looking for wicked fun. You stumble upon a warehouse laboratory where zombie bankers and military scientists are creating genetically engineered monsters from the DNA of scorpions, Venus flytraps and Monsanto executives. You try to get everyone in a party mood, but all they want to do is extract your DNA and add it to the monster. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said was a lie. I doubt you’ll encounter any scenario that extreme. But you are at risk for falling into weird situations that could compromise your mental hygiene. To minimize that possibility, make sure that the wicked fun you pursue is healthy, sane wicked fun.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) If you were a ladybug beetle, you might be ready and eager to have sex for nine hours straight. If you were a pig, you’d be capable of enjoying 30-minute orgasms.

If you were a dolphin, you’d seek out erotic encounters not just with other dolphins of both genders, but also with turtles, seals and sharks. Since you are merely human, however, your urges will probably be milder and more containable. APRIL FOOL! In truth, Sagittarius, I’m not so sure your urges will be milder and more containable.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “The past is not only another country where they do things differently,” says writer Theodore Dalrymple, “but also where one was oneself a different person.” With this as your theme, Capricorn, I invite you to spend a lot of time visiting the Old You in the Old World. Immerse yourself in that person and that place. Get lost there.

And don’t come back until you’ve relived at least a thousand memories. APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating.

While it is a good time to get reacquainted with the old days and old ways, I don’t recommend that you get utterly consumed by the past.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Some Aquarian readers have been complaining. They want me to use more celebrity references in my horoscopes.

They demand fewer metaphors drawn from literature, art and science, and more metaphors rooted in gossipy events reported on by tabloids. “Tell me how Kanye West’s recent travails relate to my personal destiny,” wrote one Aquarius. So here’s a sop to you kvetchers: The current planetary omens say it’s in your interest to be more like Taylor Swift and less like Miley Cyrus.

Be peppy, shimmery, and breezy, not earthy, salty and raucous. APRIL FOOL! In truth, I wouldn’t write about celebrities’ antics if you paid me. Besides, for the time being, Miley Cyrus is a better role model for you than Taylor Swift.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

Annie Edson Taylor needed money. She was 63 years old, and didn’t have any savings. She came up with a plan: to be the first person to tuck herself inside a barrel and ride over Niagara Falls. (This was back in 1901.) She reasoned that her stunt would make her wealthy as she toured the country speaking about it. I recommend that you consider out-of-the-box ideas like hers, Pisces. It’s an excellent time to get extra creative in your approach to raising revenue. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that now is a favorable time to be imaginative about your financial life. But don’t try outlandish escapades like hers.

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