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According to Mr. Lockert (Letters, March 18), science becomes “settled” when a “practical use” is found for it. Really? I do not believe there are many practicing scientists who would agree with this utilitarian definition of the scientific endeavor.

Putting this aside, I still do not

understand his point. Round-Up was developed by scientists. It works. It is an incredibly effective weed killer—at least in the short run. That is settled. Its effect on the human organism and on the long-term ability of the earth to sustain agriculture and life is not part of this equation. This is a separate scientific question, one that needs research grants and other resources to study it.

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introduced into the interior environment of very young human beings in massive doses. And they work.

Just as Round-up works to kill weeds, vaccines work to kill measles. We live in a society in which, by Mr. Lockert’s characterization, it is possible for “thousands of untested chemicals to be put into the environment.” Why then is it so far-fetched for people to question this one? Vaccines may work in the short term, but is incumbent upon us as parents and as a society to consider the long-term consequences of this immediate “victory” over the diseases of childhood.

ABRAHAM ENTIN

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Bacon Bit It seems we are living in a bacon wonderland (“It’s Raining Bacon,” March 25). It’s interesting to note that when your product doesn’t stand up on its own, you have to add plant-based spices and sugars.

Here’s a bacon story: A father takes his four-year-old to “agriculture day” where there seems to be a lot of happy animals and nothing bad is happening.

The father hands his son a bacon sandwich, the son asks, “Where did the bacon come from?” Dad replies, “You don’t want to know, but I’ve got good news. For your fifth birthday, we’re going to have a big bacon-infused cake, and of course, a side of bacon. Everybody can bring their dogs. We’ll have T-shirts with pictures of happy pigs on them, and remember, if anybody mentions the pigs, make a joke real quick and change the subject.” The child persists, “How did you get the bacon?” Dad says, “Well, there’s a machine, and the pig goes in one end and the bacon comes out the other.” The forward-thinking child reacts, “I’d rather have a happy pig tomorrow than a bacon sandwich today.”

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National Hypocrisy Why do we dare to call it genocide?

BY ELBERT ‘BIG MAN’ HOWARD

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he history of genocide in America began hundreds of years ago, when Native Americans were murdered and their lands stolen. Uprooted from their homelands and herded into concentration camps, or so-called reservations, the survivors have suffered permanent devastating effects.

This country was built on the backs and with the bloodshed of kidnapped African American slaves who never received any compensation or reward. Even after being “emancipated,” many starved to death or were forced to work for their former slave-master for slave wages, victims of slave-master trickery.

America’s drug epidemic illustrates the hypocrisy of America’s “democracy.” Drugs are concentrated in the African-American communities, having been placed there by design by this government, unjust laws have been enacted and contracts for constructing prisons, guards and services are mega-dollar industries, whose lobbies wield huge amounts of political power. When mass killings occur, the American public gets empty lip-service from scumbag politicians, who are controlled by the dollars and political clout wielded by the powerful gun lobby and the gun manufacturers.

We can correlate a more direct line of genocide with the enormous influx of firearms, placed by design, into black and other disenfranchised communities and mostly wielded by so-called officers of the peace. Law enforcement has declared governmentsanctioned open season on all youths of color.

Social media glorifies the drug culture and grabs the attention of our youth, who are fed the propaganda that lives are worthless and that the price you have to pay for what you choose to do in life, inconsequential.

It is of necessity and urgency, that in order to recognize and understand our present situation and strive for change, we must tie America’s history of genocide and racism to our current history, to our so-called system of democracy, which is fundamentally hypocrisy, and to the lives of our lost youths of color at the hands of this system.

It is of dire necessity that we do all we can to enlighten our children, for that is what we owe them, and their futures depend on it.

Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard is a founding member of the Black Panther Party and is an author, lecturer and community activist in Sonoma County.

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Paper DROUGHT UNDER Officials are looking to Australia for tips on how to beat the drought. Crikey, that water tank is mandatory!

Rain Catchment-22 State slow-rolls its rooftop-rain law

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In the face of a relentless drought and dire warnings that the state is going to run out of water, oh, next year, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently cranked up residential water-use restrictions designed to get Californians to conserve more and waste less.

BY TOM GOGOLA

Meanwhile, the state passed a bill in 2012 to permit residential rainwater-catchment systems— but hasn’t done a whole lot to encourage Californians to install them. Why not?

The recent move by the SWRCB gave localities and municipalities more leverage to crack down on water wasters. George Kostyrko, public affairs director at the board, says the move follows on 2014 restrictions that “saved enough

water for about 2 million people.”

The new restrictions compel municipalities to turn in water wasters to the state. In the extreme, the state can shut off a customer’s flow, “to make a point that they shouldn’t be wasting water,” says Kostryko. There are fines, too, that are part of the new punitive regime.

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DEBR IEFER No Fracking Credibility On March 20, the United States Department of the Interior released its first-ever guidelines on fracking, designed to “support safe and responsible hydraulic fracturing” on public lands. With all the talk of the ongoing, severe drought in California, Debriefer was taken by this one comment from Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, which she made in a conference call to reporters: “We really are upholding the public trust here. There’s a lot of fear, a lot of public concern, particularly about groundwater and the safety of water supplies…. I think the industry recognizes that thoughtful regulation can help them, because it reassures the public that we’re protecting them.”

That’s what you call an exercise in obfuscation. Who is protecting whom? Back in January, Jewell criticized states and localities around the country who have taken it upon themselves to enact fracking bans, saying it was unfair to the gas and oil industry, in that it would create confusion for them, and that could be costly to the poor dears. Ah, the public has been reassured that you’re protecting them, thanks.

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The California conundrum identified

by Newsom is that it’s a sloppy state that’s still grappling with its own pioneering ways in medical cannabis policy. Sacramento has been unable to conjure a set of statewide rules for its medical dispensaries, even after lawmakers paved the way for other states to enact provisions of their own. If the state can’t get its medical house in order, goes the logic, how is it going to grapple with a full-bore recreational push in 2016?

Newsom is pro-legalization and he’s running for governor in 2018. And his report comes as the U.S. Congress may be taking a serious step toward rescheduling cannabis as a “Schedule 2” drug.

Sen. Barbara Boxer signed on to a bill last week that gets deep into the weeds of medical cannabis (for example, it would make it easier for THC-free cannabis to be used in pediatric medicine).

Cannabis activists have gathered in Washington this week to lobby for the bill, which would put medicinal cannabis on the same schedule as cocaine, speaking of Gov. Jerry Brown—who opposes legalization even as his leafy lieutenant is clearing the proverbial chamber for it.

Pot Stickler Speaking of, are outlaw cannabis growers the most hated people in the state these days, given their water-diverting, eco-destructive ways? It would appear so, even given the emergence of that odious proposition known as the “Sodomite Suppression Act.” Every time Debriefer turns around, there’s another politician or organization blasting the outdoor growers— they’ve become a convenient mark for not-sure-about-pot

policymakers faced with a push toward legalization. Shut those illegal dope grows down, for they are evil, say pols ranging from U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman to State Sen. Mike McGuire.

We agree, even if the dog-pile is starting to reek of scapegoating.

Now the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a study that blames outdoor growers for helping to destroy the state salmon fishery.

It’s tough times for outlaw growers, but as the CDFW notes in a release, cannabis farmers can be a part of the solution. First they have to be encouraged out of the shadows, and then they have to get a permit—but only if they’re medical cannabis growers. “Responsible growers help conserve the state’s natural resources,” notes CDFW, “and are less likely to be subject to enforcement action.”

Loan to Pick Last year, this paper published a cover story that reported on the rise of payday lenders and their rapacious, under-regulated ways. At the time we wrote that story, the Consumer Federal Protection Board said it would issue guidelines to rein in a predatory industry that’s run roughshod over persons of limited means who use the service. On March 26—voila!—the feds laid down some welcome reform. The California Reinvestment Coalition applauded the move, which, among other things, compels lenders to determine a borrowers’ ability to pay a loan back before making it. The feds also enacted regs aimed at the debt-spiral that can ensue when borrowers get caught in the trap of having to constantly borrow against their next paycheck in order make the payday-loan payment.

The rules are welcome, says the CRC, given the California Legislature’s repeated failure to enact paydayloan reform, because “every year, industry lobbyists and campaign contributions stymied proposals that could have helped consumers.”—Tom Gogola

Rain ( 8 collecting it in rain-catchment systems? The American West has historically been averse to raincatchment because of watermanagement rules designed to spread the resource around. But given the scope and intensity of the drought, the Legislature passed a law to allow for the use of residential rain-catchment systems. Given the scope and intensity of the drought, why isn’t it doing more to encourage their installation?

Los Angeles gave away a bunch of rain barrels after the 2012 state law passed, but it was quickly deemed a waste of time and money in a well-traveled UC Davis study, and there hasn’t been much buy-in at the residential or municipal level beyond that gesture.

The state didn’t follow up—no state tax credit has been offered for the purchase of rain-catchment systems, for example. It’s about a $3,000 investment, says Chad Griffith, a manager at Harmony Farm Supply in Sebastopol.

“I do believe we encourage it,” says SWRCB spokesman Timothy Moran, “if not financially.”

Moran points out that the water board doesn’t work with individuals, and that it’s in no position to offer a tax credit, which would have to be enacted by the Legislature.

But he says, there’s more that could be done: “I believe we could work through local agencies, like county departments of public health or public works, to offer financial help in the form of a low interest loan or grant. The local agency would have to act as a gobetween for individual projects.”

Griffith says that the drought has brought with it greater interest in rain-catchment systems, but that the up-front investment remains a disincentive. And, he notes, water’s still pretty cheap, despite the fact that California’s running out of it.

Trathen Heckman, a pioneering activist at the organization Daily Acts, ran with the new state law and helped push Sonoma County to write its rain-catchment regulations.

He has a 1,500-gallon tank in his Petaluma backyard that still has rainwater in it from winter storms.

“We’re not getting a lot of rain, but I still have water in the tank,” he says, and he’s using it to handwater his beets, garlic and kale.

The industry standard average for rain-catchment is that an inch or rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof equals about 600 gallons of water.

How about a tax credit for residents who want to conserve water by collecting if off the roof during a rainstorm?

That’s better than a drop in a bucket—and the drought, says Griffith, has ramped up interest among homeowners in harvesting every last drop. Going back five years, says Griffith, he’d get one or two people a year asking about rainwater-catchment systems. Now it’s more like five people a week.

People want a practical return on the investment, he says, which just wasn’t there before the drought. Now that it is, where’s the state to encourage people to install these systems? How about that tax credit?

“I think certainly that could help, and with the right sort of lobbying, I think it could be done,” says Griffith, “but you’d have to lobby and get the Legislature, and push on the right people. And enough people have to want to do it.

“There is a ton of value in doing this,” he adds, “just to see how valuable water is.”

Heckman says he supports the new mandates but that the greater issue is in reducing an individual’s “water footprint” beyond adhering to state rules about lawn watering. Get rid of the lawn altogether, says Heckman, and in an ideal universe, fully integrated home ecosystems such as his would be encouraged to use

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more water, given the beneďŹ t of carbon sequestration and general sustainability that comes along with growing your own food and dispensing with the lawn mower.

But Heckman is a pioneer in a progressive county. His entire home yard is given over to growing things, raising chickens, managing honey bees, and reducing his water footprint by reusing graywater and leaning on that big watertank.

Heckman has done the groundwork and offers a model to others through Daily Acts. He gets big props from Ann DuBay at the Sonoma County Water Agency, who notes that “the big barriers to rainwater-catchment systems are that it requires a little bit of capital to put them in, and it requires a little bit of technical skill. “Anytime the state can provide rebates or provide funding to local agencies to provide rebate programs, or help people pay for this—that’s a good thing.�

DuBay notes that the state has made available, through grant programs, monies dedicated to lawn- and toilet-replacement systems, all in the service of water conservation. Healdsburg, she notes, got $1 million from the state for exactly that. “That’s one example of how the state can really help, and they can do the same thing for rainwater catchment,� she says.

Moran explains that “from the funding side, we are pushing for larger scale projects that capture rainwater and percolate it into the groundwater.â€? He notes that last year’s water-focused Proposition 1 has funding to incentivize those projects. “As for rain barrels at [the] home level, they are not very cost-efficient. It is much better and cheaper to direct your storm runoff onto your lawn or ower beds and let it soak in.â€?

The state is now saying it is looking closely at Australia for tips on how next to confront the drought. Australia mandated that catchment systems be installed in new-home constructions, just sayin’. The state might also look to arid Arizona, which offers a onetime tax credit of up to $1,000 for installing graywater or rainwatercatchment systems.

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Mountain High Rohnert Park’s Shangri-La scales peaks of Nepalese flavor BY STETT HOLBROOK

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ne of the great things about universities are the college towns that spring up around them with all the cool movie theaters, music clubs, bars, record stores and restaurants.

I especially like the food.

College town restaurant scenes in places like Berkeley, Austin, Eugene, Ore., and Chapel Hill, N.C., are great because not only is the food affordable for those on a

student budget but the restaurants reflect the international diversity of the student body. The food expands your horizons, just like college is supposed to.

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But there are a few standout restaurants, and Shangri-La Café & Grill is one of them. Located across from SSU in the Wolf Den shopping center, the restaurant offers a refreshing point of departure. The 11-year-old

Shangri-La is run by the Nepaleseborn brother and sister team of Paramesh Adhikari and Meenakshi Sharma. The dishes are cooked from scratch with mostly organic produce from Sharma’s garden.

Nepalese food leans more toward northern India than China but has elements of Chinese, as well as dishes unique to itself. To the extent people are familiar with Nepalese food, it’s the momo, a savory steamed dumpling filled with meat and vegetables that borrows much

from China and Tibet. It’s Nepal’s national fast food, and they are delicious at Shangri-La. The beautifully fluted flour buns are made with housemade dough and stuffed with flavorful nuggets of minced lamb mixed with red onion, shallots, green onions and aromatic spices. It’s served with a silky tomato sauce for dipping.

You get six for $9.99. I could eat a few plates of these. There is also a vegetarian version ($9.99) made with tofu, cauliflower, onion, cabbage and spinach.

Another good starter is the samosa chaat ($6.99), a crushed samosa filled with cuminseasoned garbanzo beans and mashed potatoes topped with chopped onions and apple. Dal is another staple in Nepal, and it’s well represented at Shangri-La. The dal bhat lamb ($16.99) is made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and classic spices of cumin, coriander and turmeric is great. It comes with a bowl of yellow dal.

The creamy lentil soup ($4.99) is lighter and thinner than versions I’ve had at Indian restaurants. It’s a good side dish, but not hearty enough to stand on its own.

I’m not sure where to place the creamy masala pumpkin curry ($11.99), but it’s a good vegetarian option. Butter chicken is right up there with tikka masala in popularity, and Shangri-La’s version ($12.99) is as silky and luxurious as any I’ve had. It’s great over steamed brown rice.

In what is perhaps a nod to the college kids across the way, Shangri-La serves a version of saag made with trendy kale instead of the traditional spinach. It’s a flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish.

What else? Service is friendly and quick. Naan options ($2.99– $4.99) range from plain butter to garlic-basil, garlic-cheese and even sweet cinnamon. Desserts are basic: gulab jamun and rice pudding ($4.99).

For students, ex-students, faculty or just fans of good food, Shangri-La is worth the trip.

Shangri-La Café & Grill, 1706 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 707.793.0300.

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fish, too. Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Thurs; lunch and dinner, Sat; dinner only, Fri. 915 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol.

707.829.9037.

Betty’s Fish & Chips

Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar Pizza. $-$$. Friendly,

Seafood. $-$$. Cheerful, bustling, totally informal eatery serving authentic Brit fare.

Lunch and dinner daily.

4046 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa.

707.539.0899.

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

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

Cucina Paradiso Northern Italian. $-$$.

Delicious innovative fare.

Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 114 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.782.1130.

plentiful staff at outstanding and creative pizzeria.

Excellent and affordable wine list. Lunch and dinner daily. Creekside Center, 53 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa.

707.544.3221.

Sizzling Tandoor Indian. $-$$. Coastal gem offers a great view of the Sonoma Coast. Come for happy hour and stay through dinner. 9960 Hwy 1, Jenner. 707.865.0625.

Trattoria Lupo Italian. $$.

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

West Side Bar & Grill

Traditional diner food treated with utter respect; the quality ingredients make for sublime eating. Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Mon. 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen. 707.935.1565.

Sports Bar. $$. Home of the almost-famous bacon cheeseburger. Seventeen beers on tap (wine list available).

Fourteen flat screen televisions to watch all of the hottest sports events. Two great pool tables. Lunch and dinner daily.

3082 Marlow Rd # B8, Santa Rosa. 707.573.9453.

House of Curry & Grill

Yao-Kiku Japanese.

Indian. $-$$. A Sonoma County institution, and for good reason. Of the more than 100 menu choices, all are worthwhile. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. 409 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.5999.

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

Garden Court Cafe & Bakery American. $-$$.

LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica Italian. $$-$$$.

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

Papas & Pollo Mexican. $.

Tasty burritos, West Countystyle. That means tofu is more prevalent than pork, and it’s all organic. Fresh

MARIN CO U N T Y Arigatou Japanese Food to Go Japanese. $.

Cheap, delicious and ready to go.

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

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Italian. $$. Hearty and

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

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Finnegan’s Marin Pub

Brunch, Lunch & Dinner

fare. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. Lunch and dinner daily. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.899.1516.

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Inn at the Tides

Fish Seafood. $$-$$$.

800 Hwy One, Bodega Bay 707.875.2751 www.InnattheTides.com

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

350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.FISH.

Fradelizio’s Italian. $$.

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

415.459.1618.

Frantoio Italian. $$-$$$.

Perennial winner of SF Chron’s “100 Best,” Frantoio also produces all of its own olive oil.

Dinner daily. 152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.289.5777.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Brewpub. $$.

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

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

382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.8164.

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

Lunch and dinner daily.

1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.

Pizzeria Picco Pizza. $-$$.

The wood-fired oven keeps things cozy, and the organic ingredients and produce make it all tasty. Lunch and dinner, Sat-Sun; dinner only, Mon-Fri. 316 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.8900.

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

777 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.7771.

Sushi Ran Japanese. $$$$. This beautiful restaurant attracts locals and tourists with its fresh catches. A wide selection of nigiri, depending on what’s fresh. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner, Fri-Sun. 107 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.332.3620.

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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.

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.

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Green Grocer Goes Indoors The Green Grocer is a staple of Sonoma County farmers markets. The big, grilled-cheese sandwiches with the griddle-crisped cheese are one of my favorites. The “hippie hash” is good too. Now the popup restaurant and catering service has gone indoors while still maintaining its presence at the markets. The Grocer set up shop in the train car vacated by Starlight Wine Bar and Restaurant at Sebastopol’s Gravenstein Station. The new place is called the Gastronomist but has a Green Grocer sign and chalkboard menu out front in hopes of attracting those who know it by its more familiar name.

The menu includes many of the Grocer’s farmers market dishes (burgers, those grilled cheese sandwiches, eclectic tacos), as well as several more upscale items like foie gras and pumpkin gnocchi. The simpler items best known at the farmers markets are best. The fancier stuff doesn’t translate so well into the fine dining setting of the vintage train car.

The menu offers something for carnivores, vegetarians and even vegans.

Though the Green Grocer celebrates local produce and meat (and is happy to accept trade if you’ve got a surplus of produce from your backyard), the wine list on my visit was poor, just one or two lackluster wines.

The dining room is intimate and cozy— a world apart from waiting in line at the farmers market. There are a few tables out front, too, if you miss the outdoor experience.

The Gastronomist, Sebastopol, 6681 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.837.8113. greengrocerdirect.com.—Stett Holbrook

1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa.

707.255.5552.

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

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

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, terroir-informed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

707.251.1900.

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Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

S O N OM A CO U N T Y Clos du Bois With picnicking area, friendly staff and knickknacks galore, Clos Du Bois is a reliable outfit. 19410 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Open daily, 10am– 4:30pm. 800.222.3189.

Envolve Winery One of these days, you’ll forget about the show that made a celebrity of out cofounder Ben Flajnik and just enjoy his broadly appealing Epilogue wines and zippy Envolve Sauvignon Blanc. Wait, who?

Girls scream over the rosé. 27 East Napa St., Ste. A, Sonoma.

Daily, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $5–$15. 707.939.5385.

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Casual, airy space furnished in whitewashed country French theme, on the road to the coast. Sit down at long tables for tasting or have a picnic.

Fogdog Pinot and Ovation Chardonnay will have you applauding. 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone. Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15.

707.874.1010.

Mutt Lynch Lap up “Man’s Best Friend” Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and other delish wines; sales benefit dog organizations. Bren. New, dogfriendly location. 9050 Windsor Road, Windsor. Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm.

707.687.5089.

Paul Hobbs Winery Unfiltered and unfined wines, fermented with native yeasts.

3355 Gravenstein Hwy. N. (Highway 116), Sebastopol. By appointment. 707.824.9879.

Sojourn Cellars Complex but lissome Sonoma Valley Cab is the star at comfortable tasting salon just off the Sonoma Plaza that’s as comfortable as a living room. No need to fear sit-down, appointment-only tastings; just focus on Sojourn’s lawn chair logo and relax. 141 E. Napa St., Sonoma.

Complimentary tasting by appointment. 707.938.7212.

Thomas George Estates Pinot pioneer Davis Bynum hung up the hose clamp and sold his estate, but the good wine still flows in remodeled tasting room featuring a long bar and vineyard videos. Russian River Chard, Pinot and Zin; sweet berry flavors and long-lasting finishes. Wine caves. 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 11am–5pm, daily.

Tasting fee, $15. 707.431.8031.

Valley of the Moon Winery This winery was once owned by Sen. George Hearst. Perhaps instead of the epochal utterance “Rosebud,” we could dub in “Rosé.”

777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen.

Open daily, 10am–4:30pm.

707.996.6941.

Westwood Winery Tucked away in historic downtown Sonoma, the handsomely furnished tasting salon is a casual setting for a serious sit-down tasting of food-friendly Pinot Noir, and some of the most savory Rhône west of the Rhône, from the Annadel Estate vineyard.

11 E. Napa St., #3, Sonoma. By appointment; tasting fee $10.

707.935.3246.

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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs (WC)

Bennett Lane Winery

Paul Draper is one of the top five winemakers nationwide.

The wines are fabulous and tend to inspire devotion in drinkers. The tasting room is an environmentally conscious structure. 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–4pm. 707.433.7721.

The old trope “beer-drinking NASCAR fans vs. Chardonnaysipping highbrows” runs out of gas at a winery that sponsors an annual NASCAR race and has its own car, emblazoned with grapes. A Roman emperor who appreciated hearty vino as much as a good chariot race

inspired Maximus White and Red “feasting wines.”

3340 Hwy. 128, Calistoga.

707.942.6684.

Charles Krug Winery Founded 1861, and owned by the Peter Mondavi family since only 1943, Krug is among Napa’s most historic wineries. Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and reserve Cab in the newly restored Redwood Cellar in the original stone winery. Ask about the Johannisberg Riesling.

2800 Main St., St. Helena.

Tasting daily, 10:30am to 5pm.

Fees vary; complimentary for “Napa neighbors.”

707.967.2229.

Robert Sinskey Vineyards In the lofty, barnlike hall–as elegant as a theater, as solid as a ski lodge–visitors can take in the tank room action.

“Gluttonous Flight” pairs savory munchables prepared in the gourmet demonstration kitchen with biodynamically farmed Carneros Pinot Noir and Bordeaux varietals. Not to worry: there’s no flight for ascetics offered, so go for it.

6320 Silverado Trail, Napa.

Open 10am–4:30pm daily.

707.944.9090.

Velo Vino Napa Valley Cycling-themed bungalow is filled with enough gear to outfit a peloton, plus wine and espresso, too. Tastings include spiced nuts and dried cherries, but sample-sized Clif and Luna Bars are readily available for your impromptu energy bar and wine pairings. 709 Main St., St. Helena. Daily, 10am– 6pm. $10–$25. 707.968.0625.

Vermeil Wines Pair the Chardonnay with baked brie en croute, if you’re having that kind of Super Bowl party.

Also rare Charbono from OnThEdge Winery, and late harvest Sémillon, perfect for potato chips. 1255 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. Sunday–Thursday, 10am–5:30pm; Friday– Saturday, 10am–8pm. Tasting fee, $12. 707.341.3054.

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After a relatively dry winter, the jet stream will bring a cool air mass in contact with moisture-laden systems from the tropics, creating a variant on the so-called pineapple express that meteorologists are calling “tropic thunder,� according to Noah Modell, curator of the website weatherwonky.com. “A high arctic char index plus a strong SST anomaly is a surefire indication that happy, rainy days are here to stay,� says Modell.

After rains pound the North Coast for one week, however, refilling aquifers with much-needed water, a high pressure ridge will move in during bloom, allowing vineyards to set a beautiful crop. Rain returns in mid-June to lend a few more inches of water to a mild growing season and a perfect vintage.

Winery cats live longer than winery dogs Researchers are puzzling over a new study that has revealed a surprising truth about cats and dogs in the wine industry. Until now, wine and longevity studies have narrowly focused on human populations, including the “French paradox.� In a paper released in March, researchers at the University of Wallaby in South Australia correlated the life spans of cats and dogs to time spent as pettable icons in wineries and vineyards. Their conclusions were striking: on average, winery cats enjoy 130 percent longer lives than winery dogs.

This time, resveratrol in red wine may not be a key factor, suggests Wallaby professor of felicific enology, Tabitha Twitchit. “Persistence seems to also be positively correlated with a high percentage of non-pigmented vinosity,� says Twitchit. In other words, wineries that produce white wines are associated with even longer-lived felines. The stress of producing a point-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, on the other hand, may negatively impact the feline environment.

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18 Fresh Crop ( 17 hero’s death on the exploding deck of the USS Lexington, but instead crash-landed the plane, escaped into the city and got a job (before he is eventually captured).

A Thousand Slippers provides some perspective on our own quivering, al-Qaida times, with its rampantly paranoid xenophobia and the fear of a new “other” in our midst with malevolence towards ’murica. The novel hits on some of the big wartime themes that unfolded in those early days, not the least of which was the debatable wisdom of sending Japanese-Americans to internment camps for the duration. After 9-11, numerous right-wing media thugs called for the same treatment of MuslimAmericans.

McCarty also provides some nuanced historicity when he lays out the war-borne complexities of the Japanese-American population of San Francisco and what to do with it. Through dialogue between his characters, McCarty demonstrates how some Japanese-American citizens were permitted to join American intelligence agencies, even as the city was, by and large, emptied of Japanese-Americans pretty soon after Pearl.—T.G. Kiss of Salvation (McCaa Books), Waights Taylor Jr. On his way to Sunday morning mass, homicide detective Joe McGrath gets a phone call that will change everything. Set in the blistering heat of autumn in Birmingham, Alabama, 1947, the intensely paced Kiss of Salvation by Waights Taylor Jr. explores a precivil rights southern city at the mercy of a serial killer targeting black prostitutes.

Joe McGrath is a smart, Shakespearean-quoting fellow, but he quickly realizes he can’t

solve the case alone. To help him work with the black community in Birmingham, he covertly hires African-American private investigator Sam Rucker, against the better wishes of his chief and the town’s white elite. Together, the two take on a bullying police force and even the Klan in this sizzling detective novel written in the vein of pulp fiction crime novels from the 1940s.

Author Waights Taylor Jr. himself grew up in Birmingham, which explains the flawlessly atmospheric settings he describes. This history also informs Taylor, now living in Santa Rosa, in his less-thanpolitically-correct dialogue and action, an unfortunate yet authentic sign of the period.

Taylor isn’t afraid to confront the racial currents of the time, as when an innocent witness is beaten into a confession simply for the color of his skin.

Throughout, McGrath and Rucker are incredibly progressive figures, astounding even to their peers, one of whom looks on slack-jawed at the sight of a simple conversation. In fact, the partnership between the heroes here is the central victory of the novel, and if it ever feels out of place, it’s only because Taylor has crafted such a thoroughly convincing context of racial fear and intimidation on a daily level.

Kiss of Salvation is a page-turner from the very beginning—it twists in all the right ways and concludes in heart-pounding fashion, when McGrath’s unexpected entrance into Birmingham’s high society uncovers a seedy underbelly that could hold the key to his mystery.—Charlie Swanson Eliminating Satan and Hell: Affirming a Compassionate Creator God (WIPF & Stock), V. Donald Emmel Heaven and Hell is a great Black Sabbath album from the Ronnie James Dio era, but as far as actually being a reflection of your available post-death

destinations—thanks, but no thanks. Science has rendered dead-and-buried that mythically Manichean construct, and good riddance.

The basic premise of Eliminating Satan and Hell, a semi-academic treatise by V. Donald Emmel, is that Satan is a bunch of baloney, and Hell is for children. No, wait, Pat Benatar said that.

Emmel says that Hell is basically a mythic construct that reflected the cruel and stupid worldview that created it, back in the pre-enlightened day when people believed in things like the sun rotating around the earth.

Back in the day, there was thunder, lightning, big floods and all kinds of scary natural-world things happening, and nobody knew what the hell was going on.

So they said: It’s God, and he’s punishing us, and now I’m going to commit this incredible act of human savagery on you, heathen.

Nowadays we just turn to the Weather Channel for spiritual guidance in the rain. Who needs to blame Superstorm Satan when you’ve got Doppler radar telling you that it’s a really just an upper atmospheric disturbance?

Emmel is a theologian and professor at San Jose State, and he’s respectful and polite toward the Christian faith—but makes the point, often, that science has proven that there’s no discernible destination out there called “Heaven.”

You can look through that telescope all you want, Ted Cruz, but that’s Uranus we’re all staring at now, not Heaven. Or, as the great theologian-rocker Belinda Carlisle once declared, “Heaven is a place on Earth.”

And hell? Where the hell is hell?

I thought it was in aisle two at Whole Foods. Wrong again! Here it is: “Ancient populations were very conscious of evil: the evil of occupying nations, the evil of economic exploitation, the evil of personal enemies and their vendettas,” Emmel writes. “The myth of a Satan was developed to explain for them the cause of evil.

The myth of hell was developed to justify for them that their enemies

would be punished.”

All it took, then, was an Angry Creator to mete out the punishment. Then you could go back to skinning heretics alive, confident in your status as dumbdumb medieval sadist, and with God on your side. —T.G. Vegan Cowboy (self published), Carol Treacy Rae O’Brien is on another disastrous date at the beginning of Carol Treacy’s Vegan Cowboy.

A divorcée and single mom, O’Brien is an instantly relatable and sympathetic character, a single mom whose teenage son is strikingly cruel to her, and whose hopes of a partner have all but dissolved. O’Brien is also a devoted vegetarian and animal rights advocate, and her struggles to make a difference culminate in an ambitious documentary film project to expose the horrific realities of factory farming.

Enter Granger Bowden, the titular cowboy of the novel.

Running a Petaluma dairy farmturned-animal sanctuary with his daughter, Allie, Bowden is a rugged, no-nonsense cowboy in every sense of the word, yet his work is dedicated to caring for creatures rather than consuming them, and he regularly rescues abused animals. A traumatic event brings O’Brien and Bowden together, and in the aftermath, the novel follows them as a romance blossoms between the two that revolves around their shared animal rights interests and efforts.

Treacy’s real-life passion about veganism is evident throughout Vegan Cowboy. Her characters are emphatic about it; Allie even has a tattoo of the word “Vegan” on her arm. And sprinkled all through the novel are striking images and descriptions that almost read like after-school specials, but Treacy’s treatment of the subject matter never outweighs her investment

A Terrible Beauty: The Wilderness of American Literature (Regent Press), Jonah Raskin Santa Rosa’s own Jonah Raskin, a contributor to these pages, has published this amazing literary treatise on the intersection of wilderness and words in the American experience. He jumps off the diving board at Walden Pond to explore numerous postThoreau moments in American letters where the great outdoors plays a key role—or is itself the central character.

In A Terrible Beauty Raskin describes that which he wishes to preserve—the rapidly disappearing American wilderness—and writes that, “It may be that the wilderness will not loom large in the world of the future. But there will continue to be interest in wilderness,” he says, because it’s basically in our (mostly European) blood as Americans. “Ironically, the wilderness as a place that came to be synonymous with America and the United States began as a transplanted European trope.

The wilderness trope went wild in America.”

There’s a very basic connection

here that lies at the heart of Raskin’s beautifully written book. And I’ll just go and beat you over the head with it: Writers he admires and emphasizes in A Terrible Beauty— Henry Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Herman Melville, Emily Dickinson and others from the American Renaissance—“are among the wildest writers that our nation has ever seen.”

Raskin displays the wise and nimble mind of a literary trickster of the highest order as he conjures an awe at nature with a correspondent awe at the literature that reflects and honors it—and brings it all back home under the shared thematic bosom implied in the title, which is drawn from a line of Yeats’ that goes, “A terrible beauty is born.”

In Raskin’s able hands, the “terrible beauty” of nature animates an activist spirit that honors the power and beauty of language as it cuts across a wilderness that’s as pungently real as it is a metaphor for our own inner Wildman. At some protean level, we’re all eager for release into living poetry along the long trail (at least I am, your experiences may differ).

But if you pack it in, pack it out, Raskin warns. The wrath is beautiful, is terrible. Writing on Moby Dick, he notes, “attack the wild and the wild will seek revenge, Melville seems to say.

Aim to destroy it, and it will destroy you.”—T.G.

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in the storytelling. One such scene in particular, where a severely beaten sow is brought to the sanctuary in a flatbed pickup truck, is of the most enduring and memorable moments in the book.

Treacy, who lives in Petaluma, includes plenty of lighthearted moments and numerous local references to keep the pace quick and the action realistic.

The romance between O’Brien and Bowden progresses gracefully amid early awkward conversations and feelings, and Vegan Cowboy succeeds in sharing sincerely relatable individuals who happen to be older and maybe a little grayer on top. The book is available at local stores and online at caroltreacy. com.—C.S.

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Arts Ideas MEEP MEEP Editor Ben Livingston’s own rendition of the Miwok image of coyote as creator-destroyer enlivens the ‘Almanac.’

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Wild-child wisdom packs first issue of West Marin pub ‘Inverness Almanac’ BY TOM GOGOLA

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ecently, a quartet of editors was standing outside on a cool and breezy corner in Pt. Reyes Station, waiting for the deliveryman and his truck.

There were 1,000 issues of the debut Inverness Almanac rolling around out there somewhere in the early West Marin evening— and an imminent launch party at which those issues were sorely required.

Yet the air was not so much filled with tension as with mirth as the youthful editors (Katie Eberle, Nina Pick, Ben Livingston and Jordan Atanat) chatted outside the Western Saloon—the Almanac office is upstairs—until, at last!

Hoots and hollers and cheers for the deliveryman and the big, shrink-wrapped pallet of words.

Peeled back as literary-poetic object, the Inverness Almanac is an exquisite refraction of its environmental and spiritual trappings, the greater glory of West Marin. The paper stock

is heavy and textured, and its “natural” tone complements the earthy, rich content that characterizes the pub. That balance is especially true of the smattering of in-the-woods photographs. Turn the page, and the photos emerge as deep, calm portals into mysterious wilds— reproduced on soft, creamy paper stock. It’s lovely.

The Almanac is rooted in poetry and the thoughtful walk through the woods; lines of prose spring across the page with empathic energy at the drop of a deeply

held gaze. At one point, stopping by woods on a foggy coast, Pick describes a sort of shape-shifting encounter between a bay stallion and an elk: “. . . and it was you, in the woods, in your animal skin, that I saw, the barest of you / whom I had scarcely met and knew already to be kin.”

The poems are joined by essays and drawings and recipes and tidbits of practical wisdom—and a great illustrated history of Tomales Bay forms a kind of visual and conceptual centerpiece.

On almost every page there’s a rendering: a branch or a bird or a dandelion or a snake, to enliven and entertain and inform.

The Almanac also offers a tide chart for the year along the bottom of every page. The chart is highlighted with seasonal phenomena, such as “Bat Rays mating” (April 5—be on the lookout!).

The image above is from Livingston, a rendition of the Miwok myth of the coyote as creator-destroyer. The illo evokes some of the more sobering content, where creation and destruction mingle. There’s a difficult, rewarding meditation on a wounded deer and a man with a knife; a 1931 photo of a dead mountain lion being hauled through the wilderness is reprinted, and it’s very sad.

It’s impressive that nowhere in these pages are you invited to like the Almanac on Facebook. The only tweeting going on here involves birds. It’s a throwback pub grounded in a youthful dance-meditation, a compendium of wild-child wisdom at the fringes of ferality and deepforest decadence—and 1,000 copies worth of fulfilled intention plopped right there in the middle of the main drag in Pt. Reyes Station, just in time for the celebration.

Get yours for a suggested donation of $10–$20, PO Box 1272, Inverness, Calif.

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PAST/PRESENT Tom Stoppard’s ‘Arcadia’ features Jocelyn Joy Murphy and Lito Briano

Arcadia Redux Sheri Lee Miller stages Stoppard play again

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rcadia is a very funny, very smart play,” says director Sheri Lee Miller, affectionately describing Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece about love, sex, mathematics, art, architecture and the power of intellectual imagination.

Set in England, partly in the early 1800s and partly in the present, Arcadia enthusiastically namedrops a veritable parade of Regency-era historical scientists, mathematicians, artists and poets.

“To that end,” says Miller, who is directing the play for Cinnabar Theater, “this play gives audiences a chance, not just to see a great show, but to play a really good game of Jeopardy at the same time.”

‘Arcadia’ runs Friday–Sunday, April 3–19, at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.

Friday–Saturday, 8pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. $15–$25. 707.763.8920

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Arcadia opens this weekend, and Miller—who’s directing it for her second time in 16 years— knows that her new production cannot escape comparisons to the one she did in 1999 at Actors Theater. That production, an enormous success hit for AT (absorbed 10 years ago into the current 6th Street Playhouse), is a show people still talk about as one of the most impressive, eyeopening productions ever seen in the North Bay. Miller knows that with this new production, expectations are high.

She’s not worried.

“I’m not directing Arcadia again to recapture something from the experience of doing it a decadeand-a-half ago,” she says. “I just love the play, and I wanted to revisit it. There’s always more to plumb from a good play, and it’s been a really long time.

“Unfortunately,” she laughs, “I don’t remember any of my original staging, none of it! But I do remember certain line-readings very well. Part of the challenge of doing a play a second time is allowing the new cast of actors to find their own voices, and not to accidentally force the voices of the previous cast onto them.

Fortunately, I have brilliant actors, then and now—and I trust them totally. It’s definitely going to be a different kind of production from the first one. I hope it will be every bit as wonderful, and I believe it will be—if not even a little bit better.”

Miller says that theatergoers not yet ready to compete on Jeopardy will still find plenty to enjoy in Arcadia. Viewed by critics as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, it’s about much more than facts, figures and history.

“What this play is about,” she says, “is the human hunger for answers, for discovery, for learning, for expanding our breadth of understanding and our place in the universe.

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BONFIRE OF VANITIES ‘Human Capital’ brings class antagonism in modern-day Italy to life.

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High and low classes collide in ‘Human Capital’

BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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n synopsis, the glossy yet fascinating Italian import Human Capital sounds like a Paul Haggis tag-teamer—the high and low classes make an unwilling meeting over a traffic accident. It’s shrewder than anything ever influenced by Crash, however.

Based on a Connecticut-set novel

by Stephen Amidon, director Paolo Virzi’s moves the story to a small city outside of Milan. After a Christmas gala held by a well-endowed private school, someone injures a busboy in a hit-and-run collision as he returns home from work on his bicycle. The accident sets off the kind of class antagonism entrenched in Italy since the Roman Empire.

Flashback to the beginning of the trouble. Mid-level real estate agent Dino (Fabrizio Bentivoglio) has a beautiful daughter named Serena (Matilde Gioli), who has been dating the son of the local gentry, of the Bernaschi family, inhabitants of a villa that’s like something out of a car commercial.

(To mock those familiar images, Virzi stages a parade of shiny luxury models,

slowly ascending a hill up to the mansion.) Dino, a peasanty gladhander with a bad haircut and a bulky suit, wangles his way into the Bernaschis’ orbit, first as a tennis partner, then as an investor bearing a load of borrowed money.

The young Bernaschi prince, Massimiliano (Guglielmo Pinelli), is the kind of entitled young jerk who artfully defaces his shiny SUV with camouflage patches and a “Fuck You” sticker on the back. But as Virzi weaves the story, we learn that we don’t really know what’s going on. We need to pay more attention to the sad-eyed, throatyvoiced lady of the manor, Carla (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), who’s in a state of emotional cachexia over smothered artistic ambitions.

Human Capital is a suavely told drama—it’s rich, if not always subtle.

Yet Virzi brings the color and breadth of opera to this story of widespread corruption. Troubled young romance gives shape, flavor and hope to the story of downfall.

‘Human Capital’ is playing at Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.522.0719.

COUNTRY TIME Easy Leaves’ new record features an expanded lineup of players.

‘Fresno’ Bound

The Easy Leaves preview their new record at HopMonk

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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he Easy Leaves, selfproclaimed North Bay ambassadors of country-western music, never set out to write an ode to Fresno, but on their upcoming Fresno EP, out on April 7, the band gives the Central Valley hub its due.

On April 3, the Easy Leaves preview their upcoming record with a show at HopMonk Tavern in Sebastopol, and they’re bringing a full band to show off their slow burning honky-tonk goodness, with local favorites Brian Whelan and the Bootleg Honeys opening.

Talking over coffee, the duo of guitarist-vocalist Sage Fiefield and bassist-vocalist Kevin Carducci discuss developing their classically western sound.

The Easy Leaves debut ‘Fresno’ April 3, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 8pm. $20. 707.829.7300.

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“I don’t really sit down and say, ‘I’m going to write a song about Fresno,’” says Fiefield. “It was just in the consciousness, and it’s an interesting town. Kevin described it a bit as some of the towns he grew up in back east.”

Carducci grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio, area—“underdog towns,” as he calls them. Fiefield spent his formative years in the Sierras. The two met in Sonoma County at open mic events around 2008.

In the early days, the Easy Leaves played as an acoustic duo, with Fifield switching between mandolin and banjo while Carducci slapped and spun his standup bass with aplomb. Over the years, the duo have expanded their palette, with a full band recording on their previous album, 2012’s American Times. And since then, they’ve performed at a nonstop pace around the country.

“We’ve focused on developing our sound and turning our music into something sustainable,” says Carducci.

“Just barely paying the rent and shopping at the Mercado in Roseland,” laughs Fifield.

The pair performs alongside different types of musicians. For Fresno, they took these varied experiences and transformed them into a four-song honky-tonk fest with colorful character-driven tunes and a tight band.

Recorded at Prairie Sun Studios in Cotati, it was the band’s first time going straight to tape. The all-analog process was also the first time all the players were in the same room together. “We were all kind of feeling each other out at first,” says Carducci. “But soon, everyone was high on the energy in the room.”

Recorded in one day, Fresno also features the Easy Leaves utilizing accordions and organs, giving each track its own distinctive personality, and conjuring visions of open plains and valleys that span from Fresno to Reno to Mexico, always turned toward sundown.

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Music Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Create Again Benefit Concert Alex Maas of the Black Angels headlines benefit for music in the schools in Andy Lopezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory. Also features Darwin, Silent Pictures, Survival Guide and Ashley Allred. Apr 4, 7pm. $15. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

The Easy Leaves North Bay country and folk ambassadors play a special pre-release show for their new EP, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fresno.â&#x20AC;? Brian Whelan and the Bootleg Honeys open.

Apr 3, 8pm. $20. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Steely Dan The band reaches back through their extraordinary four-decade catalog, punctuated by irresistible grooves and blazing solos. Apr 7-8, 8pm. $100-$140. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Leftover Salmon Three nights with the popular jam band and friends dips into bluegrass, county and zydeco music with a distinct roots flavor. Apr 7-9, 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

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Apr 1, HE3. Apr 2, Sheldon Bermot & the Lesser Bros. Apr 3, P-Butta Funk Quartet. Apr 4, Bee-Rays with Amy Hogan.

Apr 5, MianoJazz Trio. Apr 7, Apt ClichĂŠ. Apr 8, Bruce Gordon and Nicky Otis. 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

Brixx Pizzeria Apr 4, Market Farmers Band.

16 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.766.8162.

Burgers & Vine Apr 3, Central Station. Apr 4, DJ Isak. 400 First St E, Sonoma.

707.938.7110.

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

707.528.8565.

Church of the Incarnation Apr 3, Good Friday Concert: Cherubiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Requiem. 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.579.2604.

Coffee Catz Tues, 12pm, peaceful piano hour. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.6600.

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Clubs & Venues

First Sunday of every month, jazz jam. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Apr 7, Open Didgeridoo Clinic.

Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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The outlaw country band plays a show with Regan, the frontman of swinging rock group the Deadlies, in support.

Apr 4, 8pm. $20-$30. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden

Apr 2, Saritah. Apr 4, Beso Negro. Apr 6, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques and DJ Guacamole.

Tues, open mic night.

230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

Apr 2, Ricky Ray. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.280.4658.

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Apr 5, 2pm, Steve Schuster and Dick Bay. Apr 8, open jazz jam. 189 H St, Petaluma.

707.778.6060.

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.792.9847.

Apr 3, the Jelly Rolls. Apr 4, Wizard. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

Finley Community Center

Apr 3, Nate Lopez. Apr 4, Hand Me Down. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Apr 4, Mark Levin Trio with Rob Fisher and Ron Marabuto.

25 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey Apr 2, the Hots. Apr 4, Bad Apple String Band. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.772.5478.

Lagunitas Tap Room Apr 1, Gabe & Mimi. Apr 2, Mark Sexton. Apr 3, Lonesome Locomotive. Apr 4, Scary Little Friends. Apr 5, Disorderly House Band. Apr 8, Tim Snider. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Last Record Store Apr 4, 2pm, Saffell.

1899-A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.525.1963.

Main Street Station Apr 2, Susan Sutton Jazz Piano. Apr 3, Vernelle Anders.

Apr 4, Yancie Taylor. Apr 6, Country Dan. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Mc Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bullpen Wed, Sun, DJ Prodkt. Tues, Thurs, karaoke with Country Dan. 16246 First St, Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub Apr 3, Jami Jameson Band.

Apr 4, Andrew Freeman.

464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

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

Mystic Theatre

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Apr 3, Bennett Friedman Quartet. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.

Apr 3, the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Apr 4, the Department of Rock. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

Apr 4, Tainted Love. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Newman Auditorium

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Occidental Center for the Arts

Apr 2, Celtic music. Apr 3, Home

Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke.

Apr 3, Hiroya Tsukamoto.

Apr 4, 12pm, Foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade and open mic.

3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

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Phoenix Theater Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Apr 3, Beatles sing-along.

Apr 4, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bunchovus. Apr 5, 11am, Richard Torres. Apr 7, Rock Overtime student performance. Apr 8, Sound Kitchen. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Remyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Lounge First Friday of every month, Jay Fresco. 130 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.578.1963.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Apr 4, the Fargo Brothers.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Rocker Oysterfellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apr 5, Mr December.

14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906 Thurs, the Blues Defenders. Apr 3, Sean Carscadden Quintet.

Apr 4, DJ Trius. Apr 5, the Tri Tip Trio. 401 Grove St, El Verano.

707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub Apr 3, Wine Country Swing Band. Apr 4, the Sticky Notes.

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

Sebastopol Community Center Apr 4, 12pm, Sebastopol Ukulele Festival. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.874.3176.

755 After Dark Apr 2, DRI with Slandyr. Apr 5, Ohioan with Halcyonaire and John Courage. Wed, open mic night. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

IT CAME FROM L.A. Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trio Dinicu blend classical, jazz and folk April 8 at SHED Healdsburg.

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Tradewinds Apr 3, Captain Paisley. Apr 4, the Fabulous Bio Tones.

Tues, Jeremyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Thurs, DJ Dave. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Tavern Apr 1, Dirty Red Barn. Apr 2, Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Apr 3, Double Standyrd. Apr 4, Ricky Alan Ray. Apr 6, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Apr 8, Old School Country Band. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip

Apr 8, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brave New Musicâ&#x20AC;? with Trio Dinicu. 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Apr 2, DJ Enfo and friends. Apr 3, Bradford with the Mood. Apr 4, Sky-I with Tha Dirt Feelin.

1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

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Apr 3, Tommy Odetto Band.

Apr 4, Roadhouse. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. Thurs, 11pm, DJ Selecta Konnex.

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.664.0169.

Apr 2, Layla Musselwhite.

Apr 3, the Congress with Jim Lewinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Of The West.

Apr 4, Mojo Green and Yo Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Fat Booty Band.

Apr 7, Bachaco with Jahdah Blakkamoore. Apr 8, Petaluma Music Festival Showcase.

256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

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Subud Hall Apr 3, Kirtan concert with Jai Uttal and Daniel Paul.

234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol.

MARIN COUNTY Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. Second Wednesday of every month, Ragtime jam. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.

Fenix Apr 2, Nate Lopez Trio. Apr 3, Tracy Blackman. Apr 4, Revolver.

Apr 5, Melissa Morgan. Apr 7, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

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Marin Country Mart Apr 5, 12:30pm, Folkish festival with Bobby Jo Valentine.

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19 Broadway Club Apr 1, Surreal. Apr 2, Playground Live & Hungry for Beatz. Apr 3, the Stone Foxes with Vintage Suns. Apr 5, 6pm, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. Apr 5, 9pm, Fairfax blues jam. Apr 7, Rockit Science. Apr 8, the Jammists.

Mon, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Fri, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mon, Kimrea and Dreamdogs.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

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Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic.

Tues, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Apr 1, the Weissmen.

Apr 2, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack.

Apr 3, Soul Mechanix. Apr 4, Sucker MCs. Apr 5, Kindred.

Apr 8, Fighting Smokey Joe. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Apr 3, Mojo Rising. Apr 4, the Priesthood. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Mon, Blue Monday Blues Jam. 300 Napa St, Sausalito.

Sausalito Seahorse Apr 2, Judy Hall Quartet. Apr 3, Void Where Prohibited. Apr 4, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. Apr 5, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. Mon, open mic with Marty Atkinson and April May. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Sleeping Lady

Apr 1, Jazz Roots Band.

Apr 2, Lip Sticks. Apr 7, Swing Fever. Apr 8, Ricki Rush.

4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. 23 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.485.1182.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Apr 3, Scary Little Friends and the Painted Horses. Apr 4, Saane and Delight with Skunk Funk. Wed, Larry’s karaoke.

Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae.

41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

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

415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Apr 1, Dan Hicks and Bayside Jazz. Apr 4, Wonderbread 5. Apr 5, AfroZep. Apr 8, Go by Ocean with This Old Earthquake. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Apr 4, Stu Allen and friends. Apr 5, Phil Leash and friends. Apr 6, Dark Star Orchestra in the Grate Room. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Billco’s Billiards Sun, live music. 1234 Third St, Napa. 707.226.7506.

City Winery Napa Apr 2, the Sun Kings. Apr 3, North Mississippi Allstars with Anders Osborne. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant

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Max Raabe & Palast Orchester

Wed, open mic. Sun, DJ Aurelio. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

Hydro Grill

Evoking the heady, roiling music of 1920s swing, the ensemble excels at vintage hits. Apr 3 at Davies Symphony Hall.

First Saturday of every month, Always Elvis. Sun, 7pm, Swing Seven. Fri, Sat, blues.

1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga.

707.942.9777.

Polyrhythmics

Jarvis Conservatory

Hard-driving beats and horn-driven funk make this band a hit at clubs and festivals. Apr 4 at Great American Music Hall.

Apr 4, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa.

707.255.5445.

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Rainbow Room

Lo-fi surf-pop group plays classic melodies with lush psychedelic tones. Apr 4 at Brick & Mortar Music Hall.

Action Bronson Up-and-coming Earl Sweatshirt, of Odd Future, joins unlikely New York hip-hop star. Apr 7 at the Warfield.

Andrew Jackson Jihad Folk-punk band with fearlessly conscious lyrics headlines rock-’n’- roll party. Apr 7 at Slim’s.

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Sun, salsa Sundays. Fri, Sat, 10pm, DJ dancing. 806 Fourth St, Napa. 707.252.4471.

Silo’s Apr 1, Trevor Lyon. Apr 2, Tommy Hill. Apr 3, Purple Haze. Apr 4, Pretending 2 Jett. Apr 8, Mike Greensill jazz. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Apr 1, Tom Duarte. Apr 2, Trio Solea. Apr 3, Juke Joint Band. Apr 4, Nicky DePaola.

Apr 5, James and Ted. Apr 8, Collaboration. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Arts Events RECEPTIONS Apr 2 Napa Valley Museum, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Napa Valley Collects,â&#x20AC;? honoring the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private art collectors.

6pm. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville.

707.944.0500.

Apr 3 Finley Community Center, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking to the Skies,â&#x20AC;? solo show

by Jessica Snowden features acrylic paintings and illustrated prints on the theme of skies. 5pm.

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Guerneville Library, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Art Show,â&#x20AC;? presented by the River Friends of the Library.

6pm. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville.

707.869.9004.

Apr 4 Prince Gallery, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dream In Color,â&#x20AC;? group show features over a dozen artists in diverse mediums.

7pm. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.889.0371.

Apr 7 142 Throckmorton Theatre, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landscapes,â&#x20AC;? new works by Doug Andelin display the gallery. 2pm.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

SONOMA COUNTY Calabi Gallery Through Apr 4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Inspired by the Natural World,â&#x20AC;? 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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juxtapositions,â&#x20AC;? from Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychiatric advice to Charlie Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apprehensions, this exhibition follows the

sophistication of Schulzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing in over 70 comic strips.

Through Apr 26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanuts in Wonderland,â&#x20AC;? 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.

Riverfront Art Gallery

East West Cafe

Through Apr 5, â&#x20AC;&#x153;IndiVisible,â&#x20AC;? exhibit explores the experience of Native Americans and African-Americans. Through Apr 20, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thistle and Twitch,â&#x20AC;?

Alison Sarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Through Apr 26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;palette,â&#x20AC;? paintings by Brian Shears.

128 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 707.829.2822.

Graton Gallery Through Apr 4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small Works,â&#x20AC;? annual juried show. Apr 7May 17, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Botanicals and Birds,â&#x20AC;?

Nancy Wheeler Klippert, Elizabeth Peyton and Vi Strain display original drawings of Botanical subjects and colorful local birds. Apr 7-May 17, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Musings,â&#x20AC;? new works by Pamela Powell and Rik Olson, plus guest artists. Reception, Apr 11 at 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.

707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Apr 19, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art of Gastronomy,â&#x20AC;? 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.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Apr 29, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating the Wild,â&#x20AC;? 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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rebirth,â&#x20AC;? 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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Many Faces of Petaluma,â&#x20AC;? 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.

Through May 3, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Showinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the River,â&#x20AC;? 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.

Sonoma County Museum

Sonoma Community Center Apr 3-24, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Altered Books,â&#x20AC;? solo exhibit from Emily Marks is an illuminating and thought provoking show. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. Daily, 7:30am to 11pm.

707.938.4626.

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BEGINNING SCULPTURE WORKSHOP

Apr 18 & 19 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 $ 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; All materials included.

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Alterations Bridal and Everyday Jean Elliot

707.829.1704

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through May 16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaker Stories,â&#x20AC;? an exceptional, worldclass collection of Shaker furniture and objects. Through May 17, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unconventional and Unexpected: Quilts Below the Radar, 1950-2000,â&#x20AC;? 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.

WE BUY GOLD

Sell Local in Old Downtown Windsor 707.836.1840

The Sonoma House at Patz & Hall Through Apr 5, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Harvest,â&#x20AC;? the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Dreamings: Australian Aboriginal Art Thru Saturday, April 4

Art Works Downtown Through Apr 17, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jessica Hess: Selected Paintings,â&#x20AC;? selfexpression with a street art flair. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bolinas Museum Through Jun 14, â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 Years of the Hearsay News,â&#x20AC;? exhibit includes more than 50,000 pages bound in

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Upcoming Concerts at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Third Annual

Ukulele Festival

Workshops • Performances • Jams Open Mics • Uke Clubs Saturday, April 4 • Noon to 7pm Tickets: Advance $18; Door $22

Blame Sally

A quartet with an attitude, combining acoustic textures with Americana harmonies and an independent spirit.

Friday, April 10 at 8pm Tickets: Premium $27 General Advance $22; Door $25

Sebastopol

Also Coming Soon

Community

Author T.C. Boyles – April 13th Michael Krasny with Amy Tan – May 3rd Tribal Fest – May 14th-17th

Cultural Center

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volumes to peruse. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Corte Madera Library Apr 4-May 21, “Student Art Show,” artists from Sir Francis Drake High display.

707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

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

Reception, Mar 22 at 3pm.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Through Jun 7, “Golden Gate Marin Artists Exhibit,” features the wrok of the GGMA group, on display during any performance at VMA. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

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.

Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Apr 18, “Spring Rental Show,” original artwork by MSA members are available for rent, with option to buy. Reception, Mar 29 at 2pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11am to 4pm; Sat-Sun, noon to 4pm. 415.454.9561.

Red Barn Gallery Through Jun 30, “Connections,” women environmental artists encourage care for our habitat.

1 Bear Valley Rd, Pt Reyes Station. 415.464.5125.

Robert Allen Fine Art Apr 2-May 29, “Abstract Landscapes and Cityscapes,” group show features Heather Capen, Nick Coley, Elaine Coombs and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.2800.

Seager Gray Gallery Through May 3, “Sky, Land & Water,” Carole Pierce’s landscapes are expressive and dramatic renditions.

Reception, Apr 4 at 5:30pm.

108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Dreams of Cannes SSU students featured at famed film fest

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n all the world, it’s hard to think of a more prestigious film festival than the Festival de Cannes, the French tradition that celebrates the most high-brow achievements and the most daring works by celebrated filmmakers, from Truffaut to Tarantino.

Two Sonoma State University students will add their names to those who’ve shown at Cannes when their short films “Snake Eyes” and “Rampage” are screened as part of the Cannes Short Film Corner. MaryMadison Baldo, a 21-year-old English major, and Alex Bretow, a 23-year-old business administration major, are both passionate about film and the industry, and they’ve already succeeded on local levels with their films and videos. “Snake Eyes” and “Rampage” are two of only 26 films that were selected out of thousands of entries through the nationwide College Campus Movie Fest competition held earlier this year.

Obviously, Baldo, Bretow and Sonoma State are all ecstatic over the news, but there is just one catch. The films are guaranteed a spot at the festival, which takes place May 13–24; the filmmakers, not so much.

The two students need to raise a little coin to help them get to and survive in France, somewhere in the neighborhood of $11,000.

That sounds tough, but they might just make it with a little help. You can support these aspiring filmmakers—and maybe even get a producer credit—by donating to their page at gofundme.com/cannesfest2015.

—Charlie Swanson

Sometimes Books

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Apr 26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the fallibility of intent,â&#x20AC;? the first Bay Area exhibition of British-born, San Francisco-based artist Richard T. Walker explores language, music and the human condition. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm.

707.226.5991.

Downtown Napa Through May 1, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Metamorphosis,â&#x20AC;? outdoor sculpture exhibit with selfguided tour. Main and Third streets, Napa.

Events 20th Century Quilt Sharing Quilt authorities Roderick Kiracofe, Julie Silber and Joe Cunningham examine and discuss your 20th-century quilts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antique Road-Showâ&#x20AC;? style. Apr 4, 11am. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939.

SVMA.

The Art of Life Festival del Sole hosts an afternoon of live music paired with wine and contemporary art. Apr 5, 11am. $20. Cosentino Winery, 7415 St Helena Hwy, Yountville. 707.944.1220.

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

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.

Community Seder Includes music by the Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, a reading of the Hagadah and a potluck feast. Apr 6, 5pm. $16-$20.

Guerneville Senior Center,

15010 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.632.5545.

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.

Entrepreneursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Happy Hour Enjoy wine and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres while socializing with local innovators, service providers and investors. First Tues of every month, 5pm. Free.

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

707.794.1240.

First Friday Art Walk Downtown Guerneville event includes artist receptions and food pairings. First Fri of every month. Free. Sonoma Nesting Company, 16151 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.3434.

Night Photography at the Wolf House Experience the Wolf House ruins after dark and learn the art of light painting for digital photography. Apr 4, 8pm. $50.

Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen.

707.938.5216.

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.

Wudang Internal Martial Arts & Healing Course

Spring Plant Sale & Tour See the grounds in the splendor of Spring. Apr 4-5.

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

A Wild Night at the Castle Wildlife Rescue Center Napa Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural fundraiser gala features live and silent auctions, wine, food, music and several wild animal ambassadors. Apr 4, 7pm. $150.

Castello di Amorosa, 4045 N St Helena Hwy, Calistoga.

707.967.6272.

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Butterflies & Bugs Learn more about the small creatures of the Preserve in this leisurely walk. Registration required. Apr 4, 9am. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

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French Garden Farm Tour

@ Photography

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Join Dan Smith for practical tips on growing your own garden. First Sat of every month. Free. French Garden Farm, 11031 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

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Music

Santa Rosa High School Auditorium 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

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

Urban Oasis Family Exploration Landpaths invites the whole family to enjoy this day in the urban forest trails and meadows of the creek.

Registration required. Apr 4, 10am. Paulin Creek Preserve, 2299 Beverly Way, Santa Rosa.

Phoenix Pro Wrestling Family-friendly wrestling league returns for a night of exciting action with the championship title on the line.

Apr 4, 8pm. $2-$10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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Five month residential program wherein students delve deep into martial discipline and healing as a way of life. Apr 8. $800. West County Martial Arts & Fitness, 7231B Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

Film Arizmendiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Hellraiser CULT movie night presents Pinhead and his friends in the Clive Barker classic, along with the sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Apr 2, 7pm. $10.

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

The Price of the Ticket Documentary about novelist and civil rights activist James Baldwin is followed by a panel discussion. Apr ) 2, 3:30pm. Free.

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Through May 31, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Open,â&#x20AC;? artists Carolyn Batchelor, Pamela Blotner, Denis Bold, Claudia Chapline and many others display. Eubank Studio, 11101 Hwy 1 #105, Pt Reyes Station. Sat-Sun, noon to 4 and by appointment. 415.669.1380.

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

707.527.4372.

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.

The Young Girls of Rochefort French directors Jacques Demy’s euphoric 1967 musical comedy is a clever and dream-like journey. Fri, Apr 3, 7pm and Sun, Apr 5, 4pm. $7. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

707.664.2606.

Food & Drink Back to Basics: Fresh Pasta A hands-on event with chef Jennifer Luttrell. Apr 3. $105.

The Fork, 14700 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station. 800.591.6878.

Calistoga Farmers Market Sat, 9am. Sharpsteen Museum Plaza, 1235 Washington St, Calistoga.

Cellar Soiree

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Join winemaker Michael Lancaster for casual wine education classes. Sample futures, library vintages and limited releases alongside food pairings. Apr 4, 11am. $45. Tin Barn Vineyards, 21692 Eighth St. E, Ste. 340, Sonoma.

707.938.5430.

Cheese & Beer Class Food writer Janet Fletcher guides an in-depth tasting of 10 local craft beers and their perfect cheese partner. Apr 4, 3pm. $50. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

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684 Lincoln Ave, Napa

Center, Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. 415.382.7846. Wednoon. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.382.7846.

Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market Thurs, 5:30pm. through Oct 1.

Downtown San Rafael, Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.492.8007.

Easter Brunch Special menu, breakfast cocktails and egg hunt. Apr 5, 10am. Rocker Oysterfeller’s, 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

Farmers Market at Long Meadow Ranch Fri, 9am and Sat-Sun, 11am.

Long Meadow Ranch Winery, 738 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.4555.

Gallery Dinner Seated dinner prepared by Chef Duskie Estes, a fan favorite on Food Network’s Next Iron Chef. Apr 4, 6:30pm. $150-$175. Imagery Estate Winery, 14335 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen. 800.989.8890.

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

707.996.0712.

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

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

Locals Night Special menu items, musical performances and activities.

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

Marin Country Mart Sat, 9am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5715.

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

415.999.5635.

Sonoma County Public Library Foundation fundraiser features an array of chocolate treats and a showing of Fried Green Tomatoes. Apr 8, 6:30pm. $35.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

Mill Valley Farmers Market

Corte Madera Farmers Market

Sat, 9am. Berger Center, 6575 Oakmont Dr, Santa Rosa.

707.538.7023.

Year-round. Wed-noon. Town

Fri, 9:30am. CVS parking lot, 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.382.7846.

Oakmont Certified Farmers Market

Petaluma East Side Certified Farmers Market Tues, 10am. Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

415.999.5635.

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

Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am and Wed, 9am. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.522.8629.

Santa Rosa West End Certified Farmers Market Sun, 9am. through Dec 6.

West End Farmers Market, 817 Donahue St, Santa Rosa.

707.477.8422.

Sebastopol Certified Farmers Market Sun, 10am. Sebastopol Plaza, Weeks Way, Sebastopol.

707.522.9305.

Second-Night Seder Supper and Seder-play with music from Lorenzo Valensi, Susie Miller and friends. Apr 4, 6pm. Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati.

Sonoma Mountain Marketplace Certified Farmers Market Sat-Sun, 10am. Sonoma Mountain Village, 1400 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.588.9388.

Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market Fri, 9am. Arnold Field parking lot, 241 First St W, Sonoma.

707.538.7023.

Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market Sun, 8am. Marin Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. 415.472.6100.

Thursday San Rafael Farmers Market Thurs, 8am. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.472.6100.

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

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

Vintner Vinyl Tastings and tunes come

Readings

Windsor Certified Farmers Market

Apr 6, 6:30pm, Rivertown Poets A Muse-ing Mondays, poets Jeremy Cantor and Sara Mithra, followed by an open mic. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.

Sun, 10am. through Dec 13.

Windsor Town Green, Market St and McClelland Dr, Windsor.

707.838.5947.

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.

Lectures Backyard Chicken Keeping Hands-on workshop on Chickenology taught by Nick Rupiper, Sonoma County’s Chicken Guy, will help you get your own flock going. Apr 4, 10am. $30. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

The Causes & Consequences of WWI Six-week lecture series examines the devastating global conflict and the aftermath that is still being felt a century later. Fri, 1:30pm. through May 8. $120. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Parents of Disappeared Students Parents and classmates of some of the missing students the mass apprehension and disappearance of 43 in rural Mexico speak out, first at SSU at noon, then in Santa Rosa. Apr 7, 7pm. by donation. Carpenters’ Labor Center, 1706 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa.

Street Art: History & Evolution Workshop by Stephanie Jucker, AWD studio artist and teacher Apr 4, 11am. $15. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119.

The US/Mexico Failing Drug War Ted Lewis, director of the Mexico Program at Global Exchange, discusses why the drug war is falling apart and how to end it. Apr 7, 7:30pm. $5-$10. Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.3227.

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Book Passage Apr 1, 7pm, “How to Raise a Wild Child” with Dr Scott Sampson. Apr 2, 7pm, “The Poser” with Jacob Rubin. Apr 3, 7pm, “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be” with Frank Bruni.

Apr 4, 7pm, “99 Poems for the 99 Percent” with Dean Rader.

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ARIES (March 21–April 19) “Choconiverous” is an English slang word that’s defined as having the tendency, when eating a chocolate Easter Bunny, to bite the head off first. I recommend that you adopt this direct approach in everything you do in the coming weeks. Don’t get bogged down with preliminaries. Don’t get sidetracked by minor details, trivial distractions or peripheral concerns. It’s your duty to swoop straight into the center of the action. Be clear about what you want and unapologetic about getting it.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) The American snack cake known as a Twinkie contains 68 percent air.

Among its 37 other mostly worthless ingredients are sugar, water, cornstarch, the emulsifier polysorbate 60, the filler sodium stearoyl lactylate and food coloring.

You can’t get a lot of nutritious value by eating it. Now let’s consider the fruit known as the watermelon. It’s 91 percent water and 6 percent sugar. And yet it also contains a good amount of vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants, all of which are healthful for you. So if you are going to eat a whole lot of nothing, watermelon is a far better nothing than a Twinkie. Let that serve as an apt metaphor for you in the coming week.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You may be as close as you have ever gotten to finding the long-lost Holy Grail—or Captain Kidd’s pirate treasure, for that matter, or Marie Antoinette’s jewels, or Tinkerbell’s magical fairy dust, or the smoking-gun evidence that Shakespeare’s plays were written by Francis Bacon.

At the very least, I suspect you are ever-so-near to your personal equivalent of those precious goods. Is there anything you can do to increase your chances of actually getting it? Here’s one tip: Visualize in detail how acquiring the prize would inspire you to become even more generous and magnanimous than you already are.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

People are paying attention to you in new ways. That’s what you wanted, right? You’ve been emanating subliminal signals that convey messages like “Gaze into my eternal eyes” and “Bask in the cozy glow of my crafty empathy.” So now what? Here’s one possibility: Go to the next level. Show the even more interesting beauty that you’re hiding below the surface. You may not think you’re ready to offer the gifts you have been “saving for later.” But you always think that. I dare you to reveal more of your deep secret power.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Some people believe unquestioningly in the truth and power of astrology.

They imagine it’s an exact science that can unfailingly discern character and predict the future. Other people believe all astrology is nonsense. They think that everyone who uses it is deluded or stupid. I say that both of these groups are wrong. Both have a simplistic, uninformed perspective. The more correct view is that some astrology is nonsense and some is a potent psychological tool. Some of it’s based on superstition and some is rooted in a robust mythopoetic understanding of archetypes. I encourage you to employ a similar appreciation for paradox as you evaluate a certain influence that is currently making a big splash in your life. In one sense, this influence is like snake oil, and you should be skeptical about it. But in another sense, it’s good medicine that can truly heal.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) According to the Biblical stories, Peter was Christ’s closest disciple, but acted like a traitor when trouble came. After Christ was arrested, in the hours before the trial, Peter denied knowing his cherished teacher three different times. His fear trumped his love, leading him to violate his sacred commitment. Is there anything remotely comparable to that scenario developing in your own sphere, Virgo? If you recognize any tendencies in yourself to shrink from your devotion or violate your highest principles, I urge you to root them out. Be brave.

Stay strong and true in your duty to a person or place or cause that you love.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Marketing experts say consumers need persistent prodding before they will open their minds to possibilities that are outside their entrenched habits. The average person

has to be exposed to a new product at least eight times before it fully registers on his or her awareness.

Remember this rule of thumb as you seek attention and support for your brainstorms. Make use of the art of repetition. Not just any old boring, tedious kind of repetition, though. You’ve got to be as sincere and fresh about presenting your goodies the eighth time as you were the first.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

In Cole Porter’s song “I Get a Kick Out of You,” he testifies that he gets no kick from Champagne. In fact, “Mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all,” he sings. The same is true about cocaine. “I’m sure that if I took even one sniff that would bore me terrifically, too,” Porter declares.

With this as your nudge, Scorpio, and in accordance with the astrological omens, I encourage you to identify the titillations that no longer provide you with the pleasurable jolt they once did. Acknowledge the joys that have grown stale and the adventures whose rewards have waned. It’s time for you to go in search of a new array of provocative fun and games.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) The English writer William Wordsworth (1770–1830) wrote hundreds of poems. Among his most famous was “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” which is also known as “Daffodils.” The poem sprung from him after a walk he took with his sister around Lake Ullswater in the English Lake District. There they were delighted to find a long, thick belt of daffodils growing close to the water. In his poem, Wordsworth praises the “ten thousand” flowers that were “Continuous as the stars that shine / And twinkle on the milky way.” If you are ever going to have your own version of a daffodil explosion that inspires a burst of creativity, Sagittarius, it will come in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Your subconscious desires and your conscious desires seem to be at odds. What you say you want is not in precise alignment with what your deep self wants.

That’s why I’m worried that “Don’t! Stop!” might be close to morphing into “Don’t stop!”—or vice versa.

It’s all pretty confusing. Who’s in charge here? Your false self or your true self? Your wounded, conditioned, habit-bound personality or your wise, eternal, evergrowing soul? I’d say it’s a good time to retreat into your sanctuary and get back in touch with your primal purpose.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Sometimes you’re cool, but other times you’re hot.

You veer from acting aloof and distracted to being friendly and attentive. You careen from bouts of laziness to bursts of disciplined efficiency. It seems that you’re always either building bridges or burning them, and on occasion you are building and burning them at the same time. In short, Aquarius, you are a master of vacillation and a slippery lover of the inbetween. When you’re not completely off-target and out of touch, you’ve got a knack for wild-guessing the future and seeing through the false appearances that everyone else regards as the gospel truth. I, for one, am thoroughly entertained!

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

How can you ripen the initiatives you have set in motion in recent weeks? Of the good new trends you have launched, which can you now install as permanent enhancements in your daily rhythm? Is there anything you might do to cash in on the quantum leaps that have occurred, maybe even figure out a way to make money from them? It’s time for you to shift from being lyrically dreamy to fiercely practical. You’re ready to convert lucky breaks into enduring opportunities.

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