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Rhapsodies Humane Interests People who kill animals for sport (“Open Season,” Aug. 5) are fond of trotting out the fact that they pay taxes and fees for the right to follow this barbaric practice, and ask, “Where would the animal populations be without our contributions?” Wildlife is not managed for the benefit of wildlife, but for the benefit of hunters, who make up less

than 10 percent of the population.

Animal behaviorists and scientists know that animal populations control themselves naturally by a self-limiting, cyclical process. Wildlife by law belongs to the people of California, but the Fish and Game Commission doesn’t represent humane interests. The extent of animal suffering involved, when killing quotas are set, is never measured.

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Word to the Water Wise Thank you for raising awareness about the winery situation in the county (“Peak Wine,” July 29). I think, with the drought, it’s very important for people to realize that wine and hard cider are luxuries, not necessities. We need pure water for drinking and more water for growing our food, not pouring even more of our precious water supply into producing alcohol. For comparison, New Zealand

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has less than 500 wineries, and we already have over 400 in this county alone. How about growing more table grapes instead of more wine varietals? I hope that reason prevails over ambition. California is turning into a desert. Let’s save water for real needs.

LANA PERL Sonoma

My Karma Cup When you’re at a red light, and you need to turn left, and there’s a person on the median, who ain’t at their best, and they’re asking for a handout or a spare bit of change, With a sign saying “God bless you! Have a nice day” in exchange How do you respond? Do you silently pray that they’ll leave you alone, and just go away, And say to yourself, “They should get a job or a life, and stop bothering me with their worries and strife.

I work hard for my money, I’ve earned every cent.

I’ve got bills to pay, a mortgage or rent”?

Do you breathe a bit easier when the light turns to green so you can move on, without appearing stingy or mean, And swallow your shame as it wells up inside for all you’ve been blessed with and cherish with pride?

There was a time when I’d pull up with dread, The justifications swirling around in my head: They make lots of money, I don’t have any small bills, to placate my guilt, and ease some of their ills.

It was easier, I found, to set the money aside, so now a couple of bucks in my visor reside.

A karma cup fund to help me, and them.

To open my heart, and let abundance flow in.

DAVID PENNER Santa Rosa Write to us at letters@bohemian.com.

Hanging Up AT&T was my undoing

BY DEBBIE COE

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admit defeat, and I don’t give up easily. I switched my telephone service for my two home lines to AT&T U-Verse after being told the service was better and more economical. This occurred at the end of November 2014 Well, the service was installed, and the problems began. First, AT&T sent all my voicemail messages to my Sebastopol office. I remedied this problem after hours on the phone, but then AT&T disconnected my second line. After many weeks, a tech admitted that AT&T does not know how to use its software. She was able to locate what seems to be the one person who did, and in one night the problem was solved. This took 55 hours of my time, and it took AT&T one month to restore service.

I had service for about four and a half months. Out of the blue, AT&T emailed to say they were adding voicemail to my second line, where I already had voicemail. Now anyone who calls my home office number (my second line) gets the message that the number is no longer in service. AT&T also disconnected my first line. The biggest problem is that I have had my second line for 31 years and everything is connected to that number (ads for my business, etc.). It has been seven weeks, and my service is still inoperable, even though I had an attorney and various agencies contact AT&T. What my experience has shown is that AT&T has no level of responsibility to the consumer. Everything is about sales, not service. The level of incompetence is amazing. AT&T truly doesn’t care if they provide a product, and there is that all-too-pervasive attitude of “We are just too big to fail.” I would use Sonic, but AT&T and Sonic contract with each other in Fairfax, so the problems would remain the same.

As I said to AT&T, it’s fine to offer service and then not be able to provide service, but the public needs to be informed that this is how they operate business.

Debbie Coe lives in Fairfax.

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DEBR IEFER Up in Smoke A recent report in Marijuana Business Daily noted that the massive wildfires in Lake County and elsewhere in the state could conspire to raise the price of medical cannabis for consumers.

The online news site talked to a purchasing manager at the Harborside Health Center in Oakland, who confirmed that raging wildfires had destroyed much of the crop Harborside utilized from a grow site in Clear Lake.

But fear not, medical-cannabis users: fire-driven price spikes for medical cannabis are not an issue at the Sonoma Patient Group.

Sonoma Patient Group president John Sugg says prices are holding steady. “I really don’t think we’re going to see a tremendous impact here,” says Sugg, speaking from SPG’s Cleveland Avenue dispensary in Santa Rosa. “We’re pretty small. It depends on where you are, I suppose.” He adds that given Santa Rosa’s semi-rural location, much of the dispensary’s product is grown locally indoors or in small outdoor gardens.

INCARCERATION SITUATION Sonoma County is applying for $40 million from the state to add on to the main jail.

Behind the Bars Sonoma County wants new mental-health lockup to better serve inmates in crisis BY TOM GOGOLA

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here’s a Steve Martin gag from the 1970s where the comedian comes up with fake book titles like How to Make Money off the Mentally Ill. The joke now finds an unfunny home in the private-equity group H.I.G. Capital, which has a reported 80 percent ownership share in the California Forensic

Medical Group (CFMG), the dominant provider of for-profit medical and mental-health care for prisoners in the state.

Monterey-based CFMG has contracts in 27 counties, including one in progressive Sonoma County. The Monterey Herald reported last year that the company’s annual revenues are likely in the $50 million–$100 million range. (As a private company, CFMG’s financials are

not public record.)

The company’s profits in turn feed an investor-led private-equity fund whose political activities are dominated by contributions to decidedly non-progressive Republican candidates. More on that in a minute.

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Who is feeling the burn? Nevada and other states that rely on a steady supply of illicit California cannabis. “Probably the biggest effect will be on the big people who had big grows that burned down what they were going to sell to other states,” says Sugg.

“The reason that it goes out of state is because they get more money for it.”

For cannabis dispensaries, he says, a pound of marijuana has had a steady wholesale price of $2,000– $3,000. “The dispensaries have been doing it for a long time, and the price is pretty constant,” he says.—Tom Gogola

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One person in the Sonoma County jail died while he was in a so-called mental-health module.

Another died in a cell while she was withdrawing from drugs. The county said at the time that the deaths were unrelated, and that CFMG was on the scene and in a position to assess or treat the inmates, according to an emailed response to a set of questions sent to Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Cecile Focha.

Now the county wants to build a new jail for inmates in mental crisis, and is drawing a clear line between medical and mentalhealth staff.

Because of ongoing fallout from “realignment”—where the state basically depopulated its prisons on the backs of county lockups— the county is now applying for a $40 million state grant to build a new mental-health jail connected to the main facility. Realignment has flooded county jails with lowlevel offenders, many of them poor and sick.

The Bohemian wrote about the jail deaths back in November. The Sheriff’s Office told us then that county and CFMG health workers work closely together to ensure inmate safety.

Back then, Focha described the dynamic between county and CFMG employees when dealing with inmates in mental stress: “No person is placed in a safety cell before a mental-health evaluation, only after. During placement, there is licensed medical [staff] present, as well as mental-health professionals.”

WATCH THIS SPACE If funding is granted, the new mental-health facility would be connected to the main jail.

The state has made available funds to upgrade county lockups since 2007, totaling about $2.2 billion. Brandon Martin, a research associate at the Public Policy Institute of California, believes this will be the last money the counties will get from the state for prison expansion; he expects to see 35 to 40 counties competing for a share of the $500 million.

Sonoma County is not guaranteed any of the funds (and needs to come up with another $8 million to build the jail extension). But even if the county builds the new jail for the mentally ill, “over the lifetime of the jail, there’s nothing to say how you can use the space down the road,” says Martin.

Martin also says the jail addition might mean a new contract for CFMG. Its current contract paid out $6.5 million in fiscal year 2014–15; it could pay out as much as $32 million over the course of the contract.

“If Sonoma [County] wins and builds a facility for just medical and mental health, you might see an upgrade in their contract,” he says.

Don’t count on it, says Sonoma County administrative analyst Mary Booher. “Staff does not anticipate any changes to the contract with CFMG if we are awarded funding to construct this facility,” she says in an email.

She explains that “CFMG is responsible for the provision of health services, while behavioral health services for our inmates are provided by county behavioral health staff. The proposal approved by the supervisors is based on behavioral health providing the services to the population in the new facility.”

Booher says a new jail would increase the overall county bed count by eight. A unit in the North County Detention Facility would be closed.

“So there will be no increase in contract costs for the CFMG contract for medical health services,” Booher says, adding, “CFMG does not provide any mental-health services, nor is that planned in the future, in the existing or any possible future facilities.”

“They will, however, continue to

be the medical-health provider for all inmates in our adult detention system, which will include the new facility, if funded, at least for the term of their existing contract . . .

CFMG may be providing services to these inmates in either the new facility or the existing facility, depending on the needs of the patient.”

While CFMG doesn’t supply mental-health staff, Focha told the Bohemian last year that “there is close communication about an individual’s medical and mental health to insure he/she is provided quality, appropriate resources and continuity of care.”

Fair enough, but let’s consider the activities of CFMG’s investor owners alongside CFMG’s documented failures to provide adequate care. You’d be forced to ask: Why is Sonoma County still doing business with CFMG at all?

In 2012, the year before its investment in CFMG, H.I.G. Capital created its Community Intervention Services subsidiary to “acquire, develop and operate a national network of specialized mental-health and substance-

Why is Sonoma County still doing business with California Forensic Medical Group at all?

Also in 2012, according to data on OpenSecrets.org, H.I.G. directed $382,000 to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney. While CFMG was coming under fire for the quality of its care, H.I.G. was kicking $1.1 million in the direction of privatization-mad Republican candidates (out of a total of about $1.4 million they spent in that year’s election season). These guys like to cover their bets, so President Obama received a token $13,000.

Then, in 2014, H.I.G. donated $2,000 each to Tom Cotton and Joni Ernst in their successful Senate runs. Let’s raise some eyebrows together here: Cotton’s the guy who wrote the mullahs in Iran to scare them off the Obama nuclear deal; Ernst is the Iowan who bragged of lopping off hog testicles while demanding that Obama be impeached, Social Security be privatized and people with guns shoot the government if they don’t like it.

Kinda crazy.

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Admirals in June he made history, and it wasn’t necessarily for his stellar performance on the mound: Conroy is the first openly gay, actively playing professional baseball player.

Last week, the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., announced that it would acquire Conroy’s jersey, his hat, a baseball, rainbow-colored arm warmers and socks, and the signed team roster from the June 25 Pride Night game.

“When I found out I was going to be in the Hall of Fame, it was definitely unexpected,” Conroy says. “I feel honored that they recognized the whole team, and the way in which they supported me and each other that night.”

Conroy is a native of Clifton Park, N.Y., and a graduate of Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, where he broke school records for his pitching excellence. In 33 starts at RPI, he went 21–7 with an earned run average of 2.07.

At the June 25 game, Stompers players wore the rainbow-colored socks and arm warmers to show support for Conroy. At the end of the game, his teammates ran out to home plate and hugged him.

Fans of all ages flooded the field, asking for autographs.

The Hall of Fame’s announcement comes just as the Milwaukee Brewer’s first baseman David Denson came out as the first openly gay Major League Baseball player.

In the late 1970s, legendary L.A. Dodgers player Glenn Burke came out privately to his teammates and staff. In the 1980s, Burke came out publicly after retiring from the pros.

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Gay baseball fans are elated, including Ken Rogers, a fan who attended the Stompers Pride Night game. “Baseball has always been a great game, but never complete for me,” says Rogers. He says he never saw gay players on the field until Conroy.

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CHEESE TO PLEASE Cheese toasties and smoked salmon with fromage blanc are two breakfast standouts at Cowgirl.

Point Reyes Rave West Marin institution Cowgirl Creamery adds breakfast service BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY

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owgirl Creamery doesn’t really need an introduction.

The Petalumabased company already has solid representation in San Francisco’s Ferry Building Market, and West Marin weekend getaways are unimaginable without a stop at the Point Reyes Station shop and creamery.

Since this past June and lasting through Nov. 7, cheese lovers can spend more than a few minutes at the busy Marin County location, thanks to a Saturday breakfast menu, scheduled to coincide with the Point Reyes Station weekend farmers market. And what do you know, cheese is the central breakfast ingredient.

On a typical cloudy Point Reyes Station morning, this felt like an exciting addition to the creamery’s Cantina, which now opens an hour

earlier on Saturday, at 9am. It’s a hit. On my visit, the kitchen was already running out of items an hour into the service.

The menu is short and sweet— or, rather, short and savory. All items are made with excellent cheese, much of it made inhouse. Skipping the heavier eggs and grits and the yogurt with granola, we started with a cold snack, smoked salmon bites with fromage blanc ($7.95). The two “bites” turned out to be crispy,

buttery toast points, covered with small mountains of tangy, creamy cheese and topped with bits of cured salmon. If the Ikea salmon bagel underwent a Northern California upgrade, this would be it. It’s a classic, elegant morning treat.

We also managed to order the very last baked egg sandwich with sautéed mushrooms, Gruyère and herbs ($7.25), another upscale take on a well-known combo.

The Gruyère is smoky and nuanced, and the mushrooms and thyme flattered its deep flavor.

The best of the lot was a sleeper item, humbly hiding under a golden crust of melted cheese.

The menu read “Cheese Toasties”: open-faced grilled cheese with Cabot cheddar, caramelized onions and maple mustard ($7.95).

One bite and we were hopelessly hooked. The rich onion and sharp cheddar are a perfect match, and the spicy mustard gave the whole thing an unexpected, exotic twist.

Utterly delicious, and thanks to its reasonable size, no food coma followed.

The delicate, lavender crème fraîche scone ($3.95) was packed to go and eaten later with great pleasure on the road. Unlike other scones I’ve had, this one didn’t crumble and had a soft, cookie-like texture. It wasn’t too sweet either. I can imagine pairing it with Brie or blue cheese.

In the midst of all this cheesy joy, only one thing was missing: plates. The breakfast items were packed in recyclable to-go cartons, and though we ate on the patio, a slightly less picnic-like setting would be nice.

The Cowgirl folks are certainly used to hordes of people buying their goods to nibble on later, but the breakfast is well worth lingering over.

Cowgirl Creamery 80 Fourth St., Point Reyes Station. 415.663.9335.

Our selective list of North Bay restaurants is subject to menu, pricing and schedule changes. Call first for confirmation.

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Rating indicates the low to average cost of a full dinner for one person, exclusive of desserts, beverages and tip.

S O N OMA CO U N TY Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Californian. $$$$. As fancy as foie graschestnut froth parfait for dinner, as simple as huevos rancheros for breakfast, and all superb. Bre0akfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 1325 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.931.2042.

Dry Creek Kitchen American. $$$-$$$$. Refined and contemporary American menu with multicultural influence. Seafood and vegetables reign! Dinner daily; lunch, Fri-Sun. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Graffiti Mediterranean. $$-$$$. Jazzed-up waterfront destination really is all that jazz. Big menu focuses on creative seafood dishes, also steak and lamb. Variety of indoor and outdoor seating; wide selection of appetizers– half vegetarian–can make the meal. Lunch and dinner daily. 101 Second St, Petaluma.

707.765.4567.

Juanita Juanita Mexican. $. Fun and funky. Lunch and dinner daily. 19114 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.935.3981.

La Fondita Mexican. $.

Hearty, filling, very tasty. No glop or goop here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

816 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.526.0881.

Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$.

A taste of real Thailand in convivial atmosphere.

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

707.793.9300.

Old Chicago Pizza Pizza. $$. Extraordinary deep-dishstyle pizza with tasteful wine list in historic stretch of Petaluma. Delivery, too!

41 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.763.3897. Pick-up and delivery: 203 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.766.8600.

Parish Cafe Cafe. $$.

Authentic po’ boy sandwiches elicit the sound of a big brass marching band with every bite.

Breakfast favorites include shrimp and grits, but don’t forget the beignets. Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Sun. 60-A Mill St, Healdsburg. 707.431.8474 Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar Pizza. $-$$. Friendly, 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.

Sushi to Dai For Japanese. $$$. A temple of sushi cool. Regulars rave about the rolls, in particular the dragon roll. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. Two locations: 119 Fourth St, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. 707.576.9309.

816 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.721.0392.

Underwood Bar & Bistro European bistro. $$.

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

707.823.7023.

MARIN CO U N T Y Casa Mañana Mexican. $. Big burritos a stone’s throw from the perfect picnic spot: Perri Park. The horchata is divine. Lunch and dinner daily. 85 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax.

415.454.2384.

Comforts Californian. $$.

The Chinese chicken salad is beyond rapturous. Excellent celebrity sightings. Eat in or takeout. Breakfast and lunch daily. 335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.454.9840.

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.

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.

Sol Food Puerto Rican. $.

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

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

3001 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito.

415.332.5818.

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

Yet Wah Chinese. $$.

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

Lunch and dinner daily.

1238 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.460.9883.

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Prix fixe dinner changes daily.

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6476 Washington St, Yountville.

707.944.2487.

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

Boonfly Cafe California cuisine. $-$$. Extraordinary food in an extraordinary setting. Perfect pasta and mussels. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 4080 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.299.4900.

Buster’s Barbecue Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destination–for a reason. It’s the hot sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot. And the hot, as the sign says, means “hot!�

Lunch and dinner daily.

1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga.

707.942.5606.

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

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

707.224.6328.

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

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

707.253.1111.

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

Breakfast and lunch daily.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788.

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.

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Lúa Viet Two-monthold Lúa Viet restaurant opened in the spot vacated by Woodruff’s Cafe in Sebastopol.

The new owners have remodeled the place to give it a sleek, modern feel, with bamboo furnishings and amoeba-like, neon-ringed light fixtures running the length of the narrow restaurant.

Lúa Viet is the city’s only Vietnamese eatery, and it serves a mix of classics and a few creative flings. I went straight for the pho bo ($9.75 small; $11.75 large), a beef noodle soup with filet mignon, brisket and little meatballs. Pho depends on the strength of the broth, and here it lacked the depth of flavor and aromatics that make the noodle soup so good, but it’s still a satisfying dish.

Better was the barbecue pork ($9.75 small; $11.75 large), tender slices marinated in shallots, garlic, sugar, fish sauce and soy sauce. It’s served over rice noodles or rice (brown or white). Everybody loves spring rolls, and they’re lovable here, fresh and refreshing, and available with shrimp, pork or chicken ($6.95). I like the shrimp.

There are a few Korean surprises on the menu, like the Korean beef tacos made with Kobe-style Snake River Farms beef and grilled pineapples ($8.50), and the messy but good kimchi lettuce wraps ($8.75), a mound of barbecue pork with kimchi and various herbs and fresh vegetables rolled into a leaf of lettuce.

Friendly service and outdoor seating make Lúa Viet a good addition to Sebastopol’s dining scene. 966 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.824.8888.—Stett Holbrook

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

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

1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa.

707.255.5552.

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.

Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

707.251.1900.

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S O N OM A CO U N T Y D’Argenzio Winery Much like the family-run, backstreet bodegas of the old country that the decor invokes.

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

Göpfrich Winery Accomplished dentist Ray Göpfrich found a new career in gladly helping to stain your teeth purple. Dry Creek Valley Cab, and sweet treats: Riesling, Silvaner and Huxelrebe from friends in Germany. 7462 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

By appointment, Saturdays.

707.433.1645.

Moondance Cellars Dogs, Cabs and cars are the focus; when a supercharged 1965 Corvette is parked in front, the vintner is in the house. Also, Port and Sherry from Sonoma Valley Portworks.

14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

Daily 11am–6pm. $5 tasting fee. 707.938.7550.

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

707.887.8130.

Talisman Wine Husbandand-wife industry veterans play out their passion for Pinot in unassuming warehouse space—now pouring earthy, spicy Pinot in rustic Glen Ellen. Brunch alert: steps away from Garden Court Cafe.

13651 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

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

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.

Wilson Winery Scenic setting and rustic-modern tasting room makes for an atmospheric, recommended visit. Single-vineyard Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petite Sirah win awards for good reason— namely, even curmudgeons take one sip and turn into believers. 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am to 5pm. Tastings are $5; $10 for reserves. 707.433.4355.

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

Heidrun Meadery This is not your fæder’s mead: flower varietal, regional, méthode champenoise sparkling mead on a farm made for the bees. 11925 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. By appointment only, Monday– Friday. 415.663.9122.

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

12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes.

415.663.1011.

N A PA CO U N TY Beaulieu Vineyard History in a glassful of dust– Rutherford dust. Somethingfor-everyone smorgasbord of solid varietal wines, plus library selections of flagship Georges de Latour Cab back to 1970. 1960 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Daily, 10am–5pm.

Tastings $15–$20; Reserve Room, $35. 707.967.5233.

Chateau Montelena The winery triumphed at the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” tasting where French judges, quelle horreur, found that they had awarded top honors to a California contender.

Lovely, recently renovated grounds. 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga. Open daily, 9:30am–4pm. 707.942.5105.

Chimney Rock Winery International beverage man Sheldon S. “Hack” Wilson built this winery in a Cape Dutch style. Now owned by the Terlato Group, produces distinctive Bordeaux-style wines. 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa. Daily 10am to 5pm. $20–$30. 707.257.2641.

Folie à Deux A good picnic or party wine, the Ménage à Trois–white, red and rosé–are tasty blends. 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 1.800.473.4454.

Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley’s latest geotectonic eruption on Highway 29 is a stylish place to explore famous Chardonnay, Meritage blend and winery-exclusive Italian varietals. Hip but not too cool, the 30-year-old family winery surely has a sense of humor as well as sense of place. 677 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am–5pm. Tasting fees, $15–$25. 707.967.8032.

Monticello Vineyards Thomas Jefferson had no success growing wine grapes; happily, the Corley family has made a go of it. Although winetasting is not conducted in the handsome reproduction building itself, there’s a shaded picnic area adjacent. 4242 Big Ranch Rd., Napa. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. $15.

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Guess that a North Coast wine like Kokomo’s 2014 Dry Creek Valley Timber Crest Vineyard Muscat Blanc ($22) is one of the more nuanced domestic versions of this exotically scented grape, and you guess right. Characteristic foxy grape aroma meets bergamot, with a dried lemon-peel twist, canary melon and grassy acidity. It could almost be a particularly musqué Sauvignon Blanc.

Notes of angel’s trumpet flowers herald the Jacuzzi 2013 Alexander Valley Moscato ($20), which has a palate equally perfumed. I like the dried orange spice, too, but the acidity struggles to offset the sugar, at 18.6 grams per liter. And that’s nothing compared to the remainder of this lineup.

The SIP 2014 California Moscato ($11.99) shows a fruit-salad aroma of melon mixed with red fruits. Then it’s like drinking the syrup from a can of peaches. The Terra d’Oro 2014 California Moscato ($16) almost had me at the aroma: earthy and floral, like standing beside a waterfall in the Sonoma County Fair’s Hall of Flowers. Then the syrup attacks. Ditto, Menage a Trois 2013 California Moscato ($12). Sutter Home (which has been making Moscato for decades) puts a flavor profile graphic on the back label of its NV Moscato ($6); at 80 grams per liter, this one goes all the way to sweet. All the party without the party, Fre Alcohol-Removed Moscato ($6) refreshes like a Moscato-scented air freshener.

Yes, there’s a very bubbly version: Sutter Home’s Bubbly Pink Moscato ($12), like drinking pink cotton candy, for better or worse.

But the amazing Duck Commander 2013 Miss Priss Pink Moscato ($10) is the prize pony of this stable. Also made by Trinchero Family Estates, this was released to coincide with a season premiere of Duck Dynasty (which, as far as I can tell, is an avantgarde beard-growing competition). Labeled with a pink, duckcamo motif, this is surely one for the collectors.

Finally, Sutter Home’s Red Moscato ($6), with a dash of Merlot, adds much-needed tannic grip to the Kool-Aid Hawaiian Punch palate. I could drink this on the porch on a hot day. Over ice.

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Ringo Starr headlines the Sonoma Music Festival, Oct. 2–4.

ithout a doubt, fall is our favorite season. The heat from summer has subsided, sweaters come out of closets, harvests commence, leaves float down from trees, and the North Bay offers up a bounty of entertainment. From Labor Day to Thanksgiving, there are huge music festivals, live theater productions, extravagant wine country weekends, festive art fairs and so much more happening in Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. You can’t do it all, but our annual Fall Arts Guide lays it all out.—Charlie Swanson

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SEPTEMBER 6th Street Playhouse Housed in the heart of Railroad Square, the popular playhouse continues to engage the community with plays and musicals designed to delight and entertain. Currently, an allfemale cast leads the Playhouse’s revival of The Wizard of Oz,

running now through Sept. 20. Next up, a cantankerous novelist is haunted by the clever ghost of his late wife in Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, running Oct. 16 to Nov. 8.

Just in time for the holidays, Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol opens on Nov. 20. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Main Stage West Sebastopol’s intimate theater space presents another schedule of impressive works. Running Sept. 3–27, the company stages the Northern California premiere of Amy Herzog’s family drama 4000 Miles, in which 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his 91-year-old grandmother in her West Village apartment. Next, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 8, the acclaimed Circle Mirror Transformation follows an unlikely group of strangers who form a creative unit in this charming comedy that also explores real-life drama. 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.823.0177.

Smokey Robinson As the reigning “King of Motown,”

Robinson has, by some accounts, written over 1,000 songs in his chart-topping career. He’s an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is still as smooth as ever onstage. Sept. 4. Green Music Center’s Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm. $25 and up. 866.955.6040.

Wine Country Weekend Get up close and personal with Sonoma County winegrowers, winemakers and chefs in one of America’s top wine-focused fundraisers.

Friday includes Sonoma Starlight, an evening of wine, dinner and live music under the stars at Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

Saturday’s Taste of Sonoma event at MacMurray Estate Vineyards

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Cinnabar Theater The revered Petaluma theater presents the 43rd season full of musicals, dramatic works and, of course, the annual opera. In the fall, the musical comedy City of Angels opens the season and runs Sept. 4–20.

Then, award-winning playwright Trevor Allen breathes new life into Mary Shelley’s electrifying novel Frankenstein with The Creature, running Oct. 16– Nov. 1. 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.763.8929.

Sausalito Art Festival Sausalito has long been hailed as an artist’s paradise, so hosting this excellent arts fest is a no-brainer. This year marks the 63rd festival, and features top-name musical entertainment on three stages, including Jefferson Starship and Jimmy Cliff. Plus, there’s gourmet food and beverages—not to mention more art than most museums! Sept. 5–7. Marinship Park, Sausalito. Saturday–Sunday, 10am–7pm; Monday, 10am–5pm. $5–$25; children under five, free.

415.332.3555.

North Bay New Orleans Festival The inaugural concert event, presented by the North Bay Hootenanny and SOMO Concerts, boasts New Orleans institution Rebirth Brass Band headlining a day of traditionally spirited music that also features El Radio Fantastique and the Dixie Giants.

Authentic Creole cuisine and marching-band antics will all be a part of the show. Sept. 6.

Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park. 2pm. $32. www.somoconcerts.com.

The Bluegrass Situation The annual Live at Lagunitas concert series picks the best in veteran performers and upand-coming indie acts for free

YE OLDE REN FAIRE The queen of England herself would approve of the annual ‘Much Ado About Sebastopol’ Renaissance fair, complete with imaginative fashions, Sept. 26–27.

performances, and this year, the Brewing Company unveils its latest bluegrass-centric mini-fest, featuring Texas-based countryrock duo Jamestown Revival and San Francisco string band the Brothers Comatose. Sept. 7.

Lagunitas Mini Ampitheaterette at Lagunitas Brewing Company, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.

6pm. Free. Tickets only available through artists’ websites.

Fishstock There will be fun and food at Fishstock, the fourth annual fundraiser for the Jenner Community Club. Enjoy chowder tasting, barbecue salmon, offerings from local wineries and breweries, live music, an ice cream parlor, a raffle and more. Sept. 6.

10398 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 11am–5pm.

Free. 707.865.2574.

National Heirloom Exposition Dubbed the “World’s Pure Food Fair,” this massive expo of food providers and enthusiasts brings together chef demos, displays, live music, a giant pumpkin contest, antique tractors and plenty of good food benefiting school gardening education. Sept. 8–10. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. $15–$30. theheirloomexpo.com.

Chautauqua Revue The revue is back for its lucky 13th year. New twists with musicians, dancers, storytellers, performers and clowns keep audiences on their toes while honoring the traditions of the original Chautauqua events from a hundred years ago. Sept. 10–12.

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. Thursday– Saturday, 7:30pm; children’s matinee, Saturday, 2pm. $29–$45.

Kids under five, free; ages five to 15, $10. 707.874.1557.

Marin Theatre Company Producing provocative and passionate works from the best playwrights of the 20th century and today, the company starts its season with the West Coast premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s The Oldest Boy, running Sept. 10 to Oct. 4, about a family whose son may be a reincarnated lama. There’s also the Bay Area premiere of Elizabeth Irwin’s fast-paced and funny My Mañana Comes, running from Oct. 29 to Nov. 22. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.5200.

Wine Country Ukulele Festival The festival starts on Thursday, Sept. 10, with a rollicking campfire jam at Bothe-Napa Valley State

Park (3801 St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga). The fun continues on Friday, Sept. 11, first at the St. Helena Farmers Market, followed by the Happy Hour String-Along, with lots of ukulele fun, and finishing with an acoustic set by duo the Quiet American at Farmstead Restaurant at Long Meadow Ranch (738 Main St., St. Helena). Saturday, from 10am to 5pm, the festival will host jam sessions, flea market and ukulele lessons. The festivities conclude on Sunday, 10am–2:30pm, at the Upper Valley Campus of the Napa Valley College. $15–$20; kids under 12, free (extra charge for workshops).

707.226.7372.

Sebastopol Village Building Convergence Annual community event is all about collaborating neighbors, groups and civic partnerships working to beautify public spaces in Sebastopol through “placemaking projects” that involve building and landscaping projects happening over the course of 10 days.

Sept. 11–20. 707.228.8400. www.sebastopolvbc.org.

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Sunday’s Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. John lets you take it home. Sept. 4–6. sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

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Fall Arts ( 19 is a lively concoction of plays that run the gamut from farcical to frightful. First, in Healdsburg, sidesplitting slapstick lends itself to a production of Lend Me a Tenor, Sept. 11–27. Then, three talented actors zip through the Good Book in The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), Oct. 9–25 in Windsor. And don’t miss history’s greatest vampire in the Healdsburg production of Dracula, Oct. 16–Nov. 1.

115 North St., Healdsburg, and 195 Windsor River Road, Windsor.

707.433.6335.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts The fall lineup is sure to please, beginning with the astutely abrasive standup of Lewis Black on Sept. 11, a solo show from prolific grunge and rock frontman Chris Cornell on Sept. 24 and classic bad boys George Thorogood & the Destroyers on Sept. 25.

Two famous musical family torchbearers appear in October when Frank Sinatra Jr. presents a multimedia concert as a centennial celebration of his father’s legacy on Oct. 8, and Rosanne Cash is joined by John Leventhal on Oct. 16. And don’t overlook Motown stars Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, who play on Nov. 3.

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. www.wellsfargocenterarts.org.

Sebastopol Cajun Zydeco Festival This marks 20 years of old-fashioned New Orleans spice.

All rumps under the redwoods are guaranteed to be shakin’ as Lil’ Buck Sinegal, Mark St. Mary & His Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble and others take the stage, with drinks and fine Cajun cuisine on hand. Sept. 12. 11:30am–7pm (rain or shine). Ives Park, 400 Willow St., Sebastopol. $22–$25; kids under 12, free. www.winecountrycajun.com.

Floating Homes Tour The Sausalito water-bound community invites visitors into some of the world’s most unique and beautiful homes for this 30th annual tour.

On offer are food and drinks, local music and an art show and sale, but

it’s the houses that are the main attraction. Sept. 12. Kappas Marina, Sausalito. 11am–4pm. $40–$45.

415.332.1916.

Letters from Russia Under musical director Nadja SalernoSonnenberg, the New Century Chamber Orchestra returns with a debut appearance by soprano and Metropolitan Opera star Ailyn Pérez, in a program that features masterworks by Russian composers. Sept. 12. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 5pm. $29–$61.

415.444.8000.

Petaluma Craft Beer Festival This event is all about the beer. A short list of the breweries participating includes Henhouse, Petaluma Hills, Lagunitas, 101 North, Moylan’s, Baeltane, Woodfour, Fogbelt and St. Florian’s Brewery. There’s also music from Randy & the Special Agents and Sugar Moon, Sept. 12, Water Street, Petaluma (21 and over only). 1–5pm. $40; $20 for designated drivers. www.petalumarivercraftbeerfest.org.

Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival A rich tradition of blues and jazz continues with Dave Koz, Buddy Guy, Rick Braun, Taj Mahal Trio, Kenny Lattimore, Jackie Greene, War and others performing at the best little beach on the Russian River. A wine garden, international food court and kayaking and canoeing await.

Sept. 12–13. Johnson’s Beach, 16241 First St., Guerneville.

10am–6pm. $55 and up; kids five and under, free. 707.869.1595. www.russianriverfestivals.com.

Fiesta de Indepencia Celebrate Mexico’s independence with a day-long fiesta featuring authentic food, music, games and activities for the entire family. Dance to live mariachi bands and swing at piñatas—and don’t miss out on the salsa contest. Sept. 13. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 1pm.

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Sept. 12–Dec. 6. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm. 707.939.7862.

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The Left Coast Juried group exhibit features several West Coast artists offering up interpretations on their home states, ranging in scope from agriculture to politics, with multimedia works. Sept. 17– Oct. 24. Marin Society of Artists, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. Wednesday–Sunday, noon–4pm. 415.454.9561.

Unity Festival The party comes back for a fifth year on the Russian River, celebrating unity through diversity, and mashing up bluegrass, reggae and electronic dance music. Focus the energies of the human spirit through music, dance, art and education in a joyful community atmosphere. The lineup includes Steve Kimock, Moonalice, Spafford, Riotmaker and others.

Along the Russian River at the Guerneville Lodge. Sept. 18–20.

15905 River Road, Guerneville. $35 and up. www.unityfestival.com.

Mountain Film Festival Fourth annual event packs 55 documentaries covering extreme sports and environmental activism into three days of screenings, with guest speakers and special events. Last year’s event sold out, so advance tickets are suggested.

Sept. 18–20. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. $14–$140 (full weekend pass).

415.383.9600.

Lucky Penny Productions Opening at the beginning of this year, the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center is the new home of Lucky Penny Productions, and an incubator for exciting and imaginative arts. This fall, the theater company brings a slew of

classics and new plays to the heart of Napa. The season starts with a musical version of the beloved children’s story The Secret Garden, Sept. 18–Oct. 4. Next, Gruesome Playground Injuries, an offBroadway hit from 2011, explores heavy themes through an intimate character study, Oct. 16–25. Then, the delightful comedy Beyond Therapy brings one of playwright Christopher Durang’s best works to the stage, Nov. 6–22. 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. 707.266.6305.

Ross Valley Players Operating in Marin continually since 1930, the players once again present a season packed with classic works and world premieres. First up, the true story of the worst singer in the world kicks off the season when Glorious! runs Sept. 18–Oct. 18.

Other works, like The Ladies of the Camellias, The Diary of Anne Frank and Robin Hood, keep the season exciting. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 415.456.9555, ext. 1.

Spreckels Theatre Company The semi-professional resident theater company presents another season of critically acclaimed productions and show-stopping musicals. The swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island sets sail Sept. 18–Oct. 4. Next, soprano Jennifer Mitchell returns to star in The Light in the Piazza, Oct. 9–25.

Other classic plays, like Little Women and Kismet, continue the season. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

‘Alchemy / Memory’ Exhibit from Inverness-based, husbandand-wife artists and Gallery Route One members Tim Graveson and Zea Morvitz explores the dual themes of alchemical potions and memories in a variety of media.

Sept. 18–Oct. 25. 11101 Hwy. 1, Ste. 101, Point Reyes Station.

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Fall Arts ( 22 hospitality and art within Napa Valley and how it’s viewed by the global community. Sept. 18–Nov. 29 (opening reception Sept. 18), Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wednesday– Sunday, 11am–4pm. 707.944.0500.

Art for Life 2015 Support Faceto-Face/Sonoma County AIDS Network in their mission to end HIV in the North Bay, and get some fine art from hundreds of generous donators at this 28th annual auction and party. Sept. 19.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. 2–6pm. $75. 707.544.1581.

Old Grove Festival It’s hard to find better acoustics in the heart of the Armstrong Woods than the 1930s-era, open-air Redwood Forest Theater, home of the annual Old Grove Festival. Headlining the festival this year is Hot Buttered Rum and openers One Grass Two Grass. Bring flashlights, seat cushions and warm clothes.

Sept. 19. Redwood Forest Theater, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. 4:30pm. $30–$75.

One child free with paying adult.

707.869.9177.

Bob Mould Beginning with the formation of Hüsker Dü in 1979, Bob Mould has consistently reimagined the restrictions of hardcore punk rock with ambitiously conceptual and experimental albums. His current Solo Electric tour sees the songwriter playing both his newest material and revisited classics.

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Events are scattered throughout Petaluma within easy walking distance of each other, featuring celebrated poets and music.

Sept. 20. 11am–7pm. Check website for venues and poets. www.petalumapoetrywalk.org.

Napa Valley Aloha Festival The Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural

Foundation hosts this eighth annual event that expands to two days and includes live music and dance, Hawaiian food, and arts and crafts. Sept. 19–20. Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa.

Saturday,10am–6pm; Sunday, 10am–4pm. Free (bring a canned food for donation). 707.418.8588.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival The sculpture, painting, ceramics and photography of some 150 different artists are on display under the redwoods at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. This 59th annual festival, with live music by Midnight North, Blithedale Canyon and others, and plenty of children’s activities, makes sure that all profits go to local schools and charities.

Sept. 19–20. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

10am–5pm. $5–$10; kids under 12, free. 415.381.8090.

Napa Valley Open Studios Studios from all stretches of Napa Valley are open for this 28th annual event, taking place over the last two weekends in September. Selfguided tours feature more than 70 diverse artists working in several media. The event is juried, and unlike other open studio tours in the North Bay, the entire affair is run by the artists. Sept. 19–20 and 26–27. 10am to 5pm. Maps and info at openstudiosnapavalley.com.

Redwood Arts Council The 35th season of this world-class chambermusic series presents renowned performers in an intimate space for truly unforgettable concert experiences. On Sept. 20, the Swensen LaDeur Duo and clarinetist Brenden Guy perform a program of sonatas. On Oct. 12, El Mundo, under the direction of guitarist Richard Savino, presents The Kingdoms of Castille. On Nov. 15, the Escher String Quartet offers up works by Haydn, Shostakovich and others. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. www.redwoodarts.org.

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HOODOO BLUES Guitar legend Buddy Guy is one of many celebrated artists returning to Johnson’s Beach for the Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival, Sept. 12–13.

techniques, unusual materials and unconventional interpretations revolving around the elemental power of fire, water or both. Sept. 23– Nov. 13. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Gallery, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. Tuesday–Saturday, 10am– 5pm. 415.451.8119.

Kristin Chenoweth Known for her Tony-winning roles on Broadway, including Sally in the 1999 revival of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth is a petite powerhouse of a vocalist. The actress and singer brings the Green Music Center’s summer season to a rousing conclusion on Sept. 25 at the center’s Weill Hall and lawn, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

7:30pm. $35 and up. 866.955.6040.

Beyond the Book Bash The benefit for Mill Valley’s public library brings letter-wielding big shots to a local haunt, and features Mark Pitta as its master of ceremonies, along with other top-tier literary guests. Proceeds from the event will help provide funds for the library’s programs, technology and services.

Sept. 25. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

8pm. www.mvlf.org.

SRJC Theatre Arts An exciting and varied assortment of plays and musicals highlights the Santa Rosa Junior College’s performance season. The quirky romantic comedy, Almost, Maine, tugs at your heartstrings in Newman Auditorium, Sept. 25–Oct. 4.

And, just in time for the holidays, everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Burbank Auditorium for a run of Mary Poppins, Nov. 20–Dec. 6.

1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

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Santa Rosa Toy Con Lando Calrissian himself, Billy Dee Williams, headlines a roster of special guest celebrities, writers and artists who will be on hand for the all-day event. This year, a cosplay competition, Lego exhibition and other highlights join the over 200 vendors offering vintage and collectible toys and comic books. Sept. 26.

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Stepping Out to Celebrate Life Marin’s premier breast-cancer gala and fundraiser returns for its 20th year with the theme “An Evening of Enchantment.” Cocktails and a silent auction will kick off the festivities, followed by a fashion show featuring men and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Fundamentals will provide the music for dancing, and a live auction will raise money for the Marin-based nonprofit that provides support for underserved breastcancer patients. Sept. 26. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 5:30pm. $250. www.tocelebratelife.org.

FROM CANNES TO MARIN Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett (right) and Rooney Mara star in the 1950s drama ‘Carol,’

Much Ado About Sebastopol The sixth annual fair again partners with the many Renaissance guilds in the area to reproduce a merry autumn day in dear old Elizabeth’s time, replete with fencing workshops, food and drink, vendors, turkey legs and—oh, the costumes! Sept. 26–27.

St. Ives Park, 7400 Willow Ave., Sebastopol. Saturday, 10am– 6pm; Sunday, 10am–5pm. $10–$16; kids under 10, free. www.muchadoaboutsebastopol.com.

Sonoma County Philharmonic Community-based nonprofit organization celebrates a new season of orchestral performances with “¡Latin Fiesta!” Conductor Norman Gamboa leads the symphony for a program of classical and highly festive pieces from Latin American composers. Sept. 26–27. Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$15; students, free. www.socophil.org.

recently shown at Cannes and now playing as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival, Oct. 8–18.

Storm Large & Le Bonheur The musician, actor and author shot to national attention when she was a finalist on CBS’s Rock Star reality show in 2006. Now Storm Large and her band, Le Bonheur, are back and performing their beautifully twisted music. Sept. 26–27. Green Music Center’s Schroeder Hall, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 3pm. $30. 866.955.6040.

The 39th Annual Italian Film Festival A chance to savor the Italian experience, this festival is an often sold-out event featuring critically acclaimed Italian films shown over eight days with special guests and more. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Nov. 7. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 5:30pm. $15–$112 (series ticket). 415.473.6800.

‘California’s Wild Edge’ Marin artist Tom Killion’s woodcut prints

stunningly recreate landscapes around California, depicting coastal scenes and several North Bay icons, like Mount Tamalpais, with amazing detail and color. Killion’s original woodblocks, sketch journals and more will also be on display. Sept. 26–Nov. 14. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas.

Friday, 1–5pm; Saturday–Sunday, noon–5pm. 415.868.0330.

Mavis Staples & Joan Osborne The singing legend from ’70s group the Staples Sisters teams up with the platinum-selling songwriter in the highly anticipated Solid Soul tour. Sept. 27. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $40–$75.

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Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Singersongwriter and occasional actor Will Oldham’s musical alter ego Bonnie “Prince” Billy has remained an exciting and mysterious persona in music since

the late ’90s, and his experimental output of rustic Americana roots never fails to satisfy. Sept. 27.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma.

8pm. $40. 707.938.5277.

OCTOBER Sonoma Music Festival BR Cohn Charity Events presents a stellar lineup of music icons in the heart of wine country. Headliners include Chicago, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and the Doobie Brothers, with America, Pablo Cruise, Michael McDonald, Gregg Allman and others also performing. Exclusive VIP and onstage packages are available.

Oct. 2–4. Field of Dreams, 151 First St. W., Sonoma. $89 and up. sonomamusicfestival.com.

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Marin Symphony Waterfront Pops Concert Martin Herman conducts the annual Waterfront Pops outdoor concert, this year offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classical Mystery Tour,â&#x20AC;? a Beatles tribute with more than two dozen of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most inďŹ&#x201A;uential songs. Bring a picnic and a blanket, and stick around for the ďŹ reworks display at the ďŹ nale. Oct. 3. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Gates at 3pm, show at 6pm. $20 and up; children under 12, free.

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Lang Lang The world-famous pianist, who has appeared at the Grammys and the Olympics, brings his ďŹ ery and inspirational performance style to classical selections from Bach, Chopin and others when he opens the Green Music Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16 Performance Series. Oct. 3. Green Music Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weill Hall. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm.

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Richard Dawkins Book Passage presents the evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist on the occasion of his new book (due Sept. 29), Brief Candle in the Dark, in which the author looks back on his life in the intellectual spotlight. Oct. 4. Angelico Hall, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael.

4pm. $35 (includes signed book).

415.927.0960.

Calabash The 15th annual beneďŹ t supporting Food for Thought, the Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank, features a selection of ďŹ ne food and wine, a silent auction of gourd art, tours of Food for Thoughtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organic gardens and live music played on

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Mill Valley Film Festival Presented by the California Film Institute, this 38th annual event is always full of stars, with a complete lineup to be announced early in September. Known for its contributions to the upcoming Academy Awards, the fest features the best of independent and world cinema screening at four venues in Marin, and this year the fest adds live music to its offerings. Oct. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. mvff.com.

ArtQuest The long-running program at Santa Rosa High School nurtures talented youngsters from Sonoma County in seven different artistic disciplines and offers an above-and-beyond experience for students. Each fall, the students of ArtQuest present a showcase of their studies and work, including music, live theater, digital arts, dance and more. Oct. 9. SRHS Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. artquestonline.org.

Dean Ween Group One half of Ween, Dean Ween, aka Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickeyâ&#x20AC;? Melchiondo, is a wild man on the guitar and an infectious performer whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spent the last two decades shredding on stages and amassing fans around the world.

Oct. 9. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley.

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Cloverdale Performing Arts Center The nonproďŹ t center continues its 2015 theater season with the political farce Sin, Sex & the CIA, written by the bawdy playwriting duo of Michael and Susan Parker. Poking fun at American diplomacy and hypocrisy, this entertaining romp runs Oct. 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. $12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$18.

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Twin Stars Conductor Bruno Ferrandis and the Santa Rosa Symphony open their 88th season with a performance of Pax Universalis, a world premiere commission by renowned ArabAmerican composer Mohammed Fairouz, followed by twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton playing like mirror images on two pianos for two enchanting concertos. Oct. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. Green Music Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Saturday and Monday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm. 707.546.8742. www. santarosasymphony.com.

Sonoma County Art Trails With more than 170 participating artists, this annual tradition offers a self-guided opportunity to enjoy the abundance of creative local talents and to buy directly from artists while peeking into their workspaces. Oct. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11, 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Free. Preview exhibit, Sept. 26â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. 19, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol.

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Saturday, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. 707.829.4797. sonomacountyarttrails.org. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Black Artists on Art: The Legacy Exhibitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group show features nearly 40 ďŹ ne artists celebrating the vibrant creativity that black artists, musicians and performers have given to American and world culture, as ďŹ rst chronicled in the Black Artists on Art book series dating back to the 1960s. Oct. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 22. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St., Petaluma. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Monday, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. 707.762.5600. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adela Akers/West Coast Fiber Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spanish-born textile artist Adela Akers, now living in Guerneville, reďŹ&#x201A;ects on her career at a group exhibit of West Coast artists, including Gertrud Parker and Rachel Brumer, while taking the medium of textiles in several exciting directions. Oct. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 29.

Art Museum of Sonoma County, 505 B St., Santa Rosa. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. 707.579.1500.

Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival The SCJFF returns for its 19th year of showcasing ďŹ lms about Jewish life the world over, featuring documentaries, dramas and comedies. Oct. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 17.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.528.4222. www.jccsoco.org.

Bioneers Summit Conference Learn about groundbreaking ideas and discuss building a blueprint for sustainable systems. Notable speakers include activist Sister Simone Campbell, writer Kim Stanley Robinson and ďŹ lmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, with performances and workshops. Oct. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $175â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$495.

877.246.6337. www.bioneers.org.

The Bollywood Masala Orchestra In this original theatrical event, lavishly costumed dancers, acrobats, ďŹ re-eaters and sword-dancers writhe and twirl to driving rhythms played on a combination of Western and Indian instruments. Oct. 16. Green Music

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PEARLY WHITES Her comedy is as biting as ever, but standup star Janeane Garofalo will be all smiles when she performs at City Winery Napa on Nov. 21.

Center’s Weill Hall. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm.

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866.955.6040. di Party di Rosa The di Rosa hosts its 14th annual gala benefit art auction celebrating artists of Northern California. After a silent auction, frolic over to the lake for cocktails, dinner, desserts and, of course, dancing. Oct. 17. di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. 5pm. $300 and up. RSVP deadline, Oct. 9.

707.226.5991. www.dirosaart.org.

Dick Dale The 78-year-old surf guitar legend has been in the news for health and financial woes that have kept him touring to save his life. Still, giving it his all every time he hits the stage, which he does twice in the North Bay. Oct. 19 at City Winery, 1030 Main St, Napa.

8pm. $30–$40. 707.260.1600. Oct. 21 at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $35–$40. 415.388.1100.

‘Snoopy & the Red Baron’ Learn about the real Red Baron, and how Charles Schulz’s inventive

storylines with Snoopy’s famous alter-ego, the World War I Flying Ace, contained an obsessive attention to historical detail through rare artifacts, original artworks and an expansive selection of cartoons. Oct. 24– Apr. 24, 2016. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Weekdays, 11am–5pm; weekends, 10am–5pm. 707.579.4452.

Lake Street Dive Named by Rolling Stone magazine as “Best New Voice” last year, Brooklynbased singer Rachael Price leads Lake Street Dive in playing an infectious blend of Southern rock, indie pop and jazz that has already propelled the band to world tours and appearances on television shows like Conan. Oct. 28. Green Music Center’s Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm. $25 and up.

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‘Drawing/Secrets’ MarinMOCA presents a national juried exhibit based on the theme of “drawing” with artists from around the country, as well as a juried member exhibit, on the theme of “secrets,” that works as a practice course for teaching the next generation of curators from Sonoma State University. Oct. 31–Dec. 6.

MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Drive, Novato. Wednesday–Friday, 11am– 4pm; Saturday–Sunday, 11am–5pm.

415.506.0137.

Robert Kinmont Kinmont first came to prominence in the late 1960s and ’70s before stepping away from art for 15 years to study Buddhism. This show marks the first Bay Area solo exhibit by the Sonoma-based Kinmont in over 45 years. Selecting a variety of career-spanning works, including photography and sculpture, Kinmont explores the interdependency between man and nature. Oct. 31–Jan. 24, 2016. di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa.

Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm.

707.226.5991.

NOVEMBER George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic The godfather of funk has been getting down since the late ’60s, and to this day shows no signs of slowing, both as a performer who regularly sells out shows across the globe, and as an activist fighting for artists’ rights and advocating for youth programs across the country.

Nov. 1. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $35–$65. 707.259.0123.

Russian Spectacular The Marin Symphony opens its season with a masterworks concert featuring two Russian titans of classical compositions, Rachmaninoff and

Tchaikovsky, with guest artist Gleb Ivanov, a young piano virtuoso.

Nov. 1 and 3. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

Sunday, 3pm; Tuesday, 7:30pm. $40 and up; kids, $15 and up.

415.473.6800.

Isabel Allende World-renowned author and Sausalito resident Isabel Allende returns with her latest novel, The Japanese Lover.

Escaping 1939 Poland, young Alma Belasco is sent to live with relatives in San Francisco, where she falls in love with a young Japanese man who gets detained in an internment camp run by the United States military. Allende talks about her new work with travel writer Don George. Nov. 4.

Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 7pm. $35 (includes signed copy of book). 415.927.0960.

‘Chasing Shadows’ Warren Miller Entertainment releases its annual winter sports film with this fall’s Chasing Shadows. This 66th edition of the touring film series is an inspiring celebration of wintertime passion with the world’s best skiers and snowboarders casting shadows on the world’s biggest mountains.

Nov. 4. Roxy Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.525.8909. Nov. 14. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

Whose Live Anyway? Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Joel Murray and Jeff B. Davis improvise comedy scenes with suggestions from the audience, just like their popular TV show Whose Line Is It, Anyway?— but without the FCC to worry about.

Nov. 6. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. $30–$60. 415.473.6800. Nov. 7. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa.

8pm. $39–$59. 707.546.3600.

A Wine & Food Affair Russian River Wine Road gathers over a hundred local wineries for another

Hospice by the Bay’s Annual Ball Celebrating 40 years of care, the hospice puts on its yearly gala, including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, cocktails and wine. Live auction, live music and lively dancing.

Nov. 7. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 6pm. $250. 415.526.5500. www.hospicebythebay.org.

Surround Sound: Symphony No. 1 Bosnian-born pianist Pedja Muzijevic performs two concertos with the Santa Rosa Symphony before the orchestra performs Brahms’ Symphony no. 1. Nov. 7–9.

Green Music Center’s Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

Saturday and Monday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm. 707.546.8742.

Napa Valley Film Festival The North Bay’s top film, food and wine extravaganza returns to Napa Valley with 125 films playing in four towns over the course of five days. Red-carpet screenings, sneak previews, industry panels, gala parties and appearances by many A-list Hollywood actors and filmmakers are only the beginning, as the fest also boasts several culinary and winery events to satisfy any taste.

Nov. 11–15. www.nvff.org.

Rain Dance The Mill Valley Philharmonic community orchestra contributes to the efforts to end the drought in California with music to bring on the rains: Brahms’ Symphony no. 3 and Virgil Thomson’s “Soil Erosion and Floods,” a suite from his documentary film score The River. Nov. 13–15. Osher Marin JCC Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Free. 415.383.0930.

American Portraits George Gershwin’s 1930s masterwork Porgy and Bess highlights this Sonoma County Philharmonic

performance that also includes selection from Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Frank La Rocca. Nov. 14–15. Santa Rosa High School Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$15. www.socophil.org.

Blitzen Trapper Over the course of 15 years and seven fulllength albums, Blitzen Trapper have crafted one of the most compelling and varied catalogues in contemporary rock and roll.

Nov. 16. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley.

8pm. $20–$22. 415.388.1100.

Patti Smith The rock and roll icon’s last memoir, Just Kids, was an unforgettable journey through 1970s New York. Now Patti Smith returns with M Train, part memoir, part reflection on the nature of artistic inspiration and the creative life. Smith appears in conversation with another bestselling author when she sits down with Dave Eggers to talk about her new book.

Nov. 18. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 7pm. $35 (includes signed copy of book). 415.927.0960.

The Misfits The famed horrorpunk band, fronted by original member Jerry Only, revisit their roots and play their 1978 album Static Age in full along with a set of their other fiendishly hardcore punk classics. Nov. 20. The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St., Petaluma. 8pm. $25. 707.762.3565.

Janeane Garofalo As her career enters its third decade, American comedy institution Janeane Garofalo is still an unflinchingly honest and brutally funny voice.

From her roles in films like Reality Bites and Wet, Hot, American Summer (which she just revisited in the hilarious new Netflix series) to her sellout national standup tours, Garofalo has remained an integral comedic figure whose biting wit only gets drier with time.

Nov. 21. City Winery, 1030 Main St., Napa. 7pm and 9:30pm. $28–$35.

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This weekend, more than a dozen culinary nary companies come together on a rugged, rural ranch in west Sonoma County to offer delicious seafood specialties and other nual Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival. edibles (and drinkables) at the 21st annual Four stages of entertainment feature blues, jazz, swing, bluegrass and more, with a large dance floor to boogie on. There are also jugglers, magicians and, new this year, it and vegetable carving. Saturday and Sunday, a food stage with chef demos and fruit ega. Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday, 10am–5pm.

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Once a year, the Marin Museum of Contemporary ntemporary Art showcases its ‘Emerging Artists of the Bay Area’ exhibit, and the lineup this time around is as interesting as it is varied. Kyong Ae Kim works in a method thod known as “paper stroke” that layers sheets awings, and Ryan Carrington creates patchwork of cut paper for three-dimensional drawings, flags out of old denim. There’s also work ork from three other art-minded individuals, all of whom will be on hand when the exhibit, which runs until Oct. 4, opens with arinMOCA, 500 Palm Drive, Novato. 5pm. a reception on Saturday, Aug. 29, at MarinMOCA, 415.506.0137.

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Crop Report We all know that cannabis prohibition is on the way out in California, but there are stillll a lot of questions in the air. That’s where the Sonoma Blossom Festival, now in its second year, ear, comes in. This all-day educational event is thee best way to get information on medical pot andd more.

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hree years ago, Kenwood’s Sugarloaf Ridge State Park nearly closed. But in the wake of massive budget cuts, California State Parks officials contracted with a group of local nonprofits, collectively called Team Sugarloaf, to operate and maintain the park.

Since then, Team Sugarloaf has taken steps to increase revenue through nontraditional methods, which include the popular Funky Fridays concert series run by volunteer organizers Bill Myers and Linda Pavlak. The concerts have been held in the park’s amphitheater for the past three summers.

This summer, Funky Fridays started drawing as many as 500 people. But last month, the state stepped in and put a cap on attendance, permitting only 125

people to attend. For Myers, it was a shocking setback.

At the heart of the dispute is an unfiled “project evaluation form” that calls for extensive reviews of the event’s environmental impact.

Team Sugarloaf finally filed that form in July, though there’s little chance of the state lifting the cap by the end of the summer, says Myers.

“The state is pointing to the fact that the amphitheater is designed, their words, ‘for 125 people,’” says Myers. “What they really should be saying is that there is bench seating for 125 people, but indeed most people prefer to bring their own chairs and blankets and sit on the lawn.”

In an email, State Parks Sonoma Sector superintendent Vincent Anibale says the agency isn’t trying to shut down Funky Fridays.

“However, we are in the process of making sure all aspects are in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act to ensure concerts . . . can be held at the site without violating current state and county laws.”

Myers claims that there have been no negative impacts on the park. He says the parking is adequate for up to 500 people, and the already established walk paths and amphitheater space mean there’s no trampling of natural habitat. And the Funky Fridays concerts have been a boon for the park, raising $30,000 last year.

Myers estimates well over $20,000 of potential revenue was lost this summer due to the attendance cap.

He says 125 attendees is too few to raise meaningful funds.

“We would make such a pittance after expenses,” he says. “It would not be worth the effort.”

Still, Team Sugarloaf is hopeful it can work something out with the state this off-season. For now, guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance for what may be the last Funky Friday shows.

Funky Fridays conclude this summer with the Jami Jamison Band, on Aug. 28, and A Case of the Willys, on Sept. 4, at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood.

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Annex Wine Bar Aug 27, Shameless. Aug 28, Dawn Angelosante and Tony Gibson. Aug 29, Tilted Halos.

Wed, Calvin Ross. 865 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.7779.

Aug 30, Ancient Futures dinner concert. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Green Music Center Aug 30, Pink Martini featuring China Forbes. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Aug 26, Brainstorm EDM event.

Aug 27, Songwriters in the Round. Aug 28, Sol Horizon.

Aug 29, Jon Gonzales and family. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Indie singer-songwriter Chan Marshall has taken her solo project from punk roots to soulful Chanteuse. Sep 2, 7pm. $38. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

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Aug 28, Jen Tucker. Aug 29, Stephanie Salva. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

707.874.9037.

Aug 28, 4pm, Solid Air. Aug 28, 8pm, Dan Martin. Aug 29, 1pm, the Star Bandits. Aug 29, 8pm, Sean Carscadden. Aug 30, 1pm, Dan Goldfus. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

The Big Easy

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Aug 26, Tracy Rose and friends.

Aug 27, Bootleg Honeys.

Aug 28, Trebuchet with John Courage and Ashley Allred. Aug 29, Foxes in the Henhouse.

128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.4631.

Aug 29, Myron Cohen Trio with Adam Shulman and Dannie Castro. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

North Bay Cabaret takes over a new venue and offers up a bevy of burlesque, music, poetry and more, all relating to Medieval times. 21 and over. Aug 28, 8pm. $10. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

The Meters Experience Funk icon Leo Nocentelli, founding member of internationally known group the Meters, brings the music to Petaluma for two shows.

Aug 28-29, 9pm. $25-$28.

Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY Mike Gibbons The musician and photographer debuts his new album, “Swells and Storms,” with a concert and ocean photo exhibition. Heather Combs opens. Aug 30, 8pm. $14-$15. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

NAPA COUNTY KT Tunstall Scottish-born singer plays two nights in Napa featuring the melancholic and ethereal tracks from her latest double LP, “Invisible Empire/ Crescent Moon.” Aug 31-Sep 1, 8pm. $30-$40. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters Aug 28, Disclaimer. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Aug 26, bluegrass open jam.

Aug 28, Market Farmers Band.

Aug 29, Greenhouse. Aug 30, 2pm, Sugar Moon. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Barley & Hops Tavern

BR Cohn Winery Aug 30, 2pm, Falcon Christopher Duo. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen.

707.938.4064.

BV Whiskey Bar & Grille Aug 28, the Bad Jones. Aug 29, DJ Mini Mex. Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. 400 First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.7110.

Cellars of Sonoma Aug 28, Ricky Alan Ray. Aug 29, John Pita. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.578.1826.

Coffee Catz Aug 27, 3:30pm, Jazz Duet with Randall Colleen and Todd Smith. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Downtown Guerneville Plaza Aug 27, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. 16201 First St, Guerneville.

Epicurean Connection Aug 26, Nate Dittle. Aug 27, Jon Emery. Aug 28, Old Earth. Aug 29, Mud Soup. Aug 30, 1pm, Luke Erickson. Sep 2, Joshua James Jackson. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

French Garden Aug 28, Out of the Blue. Aug 29, Solid Air. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Gaia’s Garden Aug 26, Klezmer Creek. Aug 27, Le Hot Club Swing. Aug 29, Robin Rogers’ Circle of Friends.

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Ives Park Aug 26, 5pm, Peacetown Legends. Sep 2, 5pm, Gator Nation. Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol.

Jack London State Park Aug 27, 5:30pm, Rubber Soul.

2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216.

Lagunitas Tap Room Aug 26, the Royal Deuces.

Aug 27, Matt Bolton. Aug 28, the 14ers. Aug 29, Jimbo Scott Band. Aug 30, Gypsy Trio. Sep 2, the Rhythm Drivers. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

Madrone Family Vineyards Estate Aug 30, 12pm, Sean Carscadden. 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.996.6941.

Mc T’s Bullpen Aug 29-30, George Heagerty & Never the Same. Aug 30, 4pm, the River City Band.

16246 First St, Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

Medlock Ames’ Alexander Valley Bar Aug 30, 5pm, Dry Creek Trio.

6487 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg. 707.431.8845.

Occidental Center for the Arts Aug 29, Jacob Green and Kyle Martin Band. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater Aug 28, Peck the Town Crier with Snake Walk and the

Imperfections. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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Redwood Cafe Aug 26, Cougar & the Cubs.

Aug 28, Smoke and Mirrors.

Aug 29, 11am, Luke Erickson.

Aug 29, 9pm, Redwood Tango Trio. Aug 30, 11am, Keith Lovett. Sep 1, Rock Overtime student performance. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Aug 29, Garageland Rodeo.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Rocker Oysterfeller’s Aug 30, Mikie Lee Prasad.

14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

Rossi’s 1906 Aug 29, the Black & Blue Ball with the Gentlemen Soldiers and Roadside Bombs. Aug 30, Kevin Russell and the Rhythm Rangers. 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Aug 29, Ricky Ray Trio. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Sonoma Community Center Aug 30, kitchen concert with Susan Frye. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.4626.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Aug 28, Jami Jamison Band.

2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Taft Street Winery Aug 30, 3pm, David Luning.

2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol.

707.823.2049.

Taps Aug 30, 3pm. 707 band.

54 E Washington St, Petaluma.

707.763.6700.

Tradewinds Aug 28, DJ Ron Sicat and the Cowtown Girls. Aug 29, Rewind Band. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Tavern Aug 26, the Honey Dippers. Aug 27, Back in Black open mic. Aug 28, Second Line. Aug 29, 5pm, Roadhouse Ramblers. Aug 29, 8pm, Richie Blue Band. Aug 30, 1pm, El Dorado Syncopators.

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Mike Gibbons is a Bay Area–based singer-songwriter and visual artist who is drawn to adventure and shares it with audiences through music, short films and photography.

Largely inspired by the ocean, Gibbons unveils his new full-length album, Swells and Storms, at a concert and photography exhibit at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on Aug. 30.

Performing a blend of folk and Americana, Gibbons creates soundscapes that reflect his love for the sea and surf.

The songs on Swells and Storms transport listeners to sandy shores on meditative and melodic sonic waves.

On the photography side, Gibbons’ work displays dramatic, colorful coastal and natural scenes taken from his travels in Cuba, Peru and other locales. His photography has recently garnered as much praise as his short films, which he produces in collaboration with Waterlust, a film collective of adventure documentarians. Gibbons’ surf films screen at festivals around the Bay Area and beyond.

Gibbons storms the stage Sunday, Aug. 30, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Powerhouse performer Heather Combs opens the show.

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Creek Park Aug 30, West Grand Boulevard.

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Downtown Tiburon Aug 28, Carlos Reyes Band.

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Aug 30, James Moseley Trio.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Pacheco Plaza Aug 28, Zulu Spear. 366 Ignacio Blvd, Novato.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 26, Haute Flash Quartet.

Aug 27, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Sep 1, Swing Fever. Sep 2, John Hoy. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Aug 27, Miles Ahead Group.

Aug 28, Soul Power. Aug 29, House of Floyd. Aug 30, Tribe of the Red Horse. Sep 1, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Periâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Dollar

Gabrielson Park Aug 28, Eugene Huggins and friends. Anchor St, Sausalito.

Aug 28, Stompy Jones. Aug 30, Petty Theft. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub

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Aug 28, Pride and Joy. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.226.0262.

Aug 27, Gini Wilson Jazz Trio.

Aug 28, Key Lime Pie. Aug 29, Marinfidels. Aug 30, Julio Bravo with Salsabor. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

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Aug 26, open mic night with Vermillion. Aug 28, American Honey. Aug 29, Vinyl.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

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Aug 26, Scott Pemberton Trio. Aug 27, Black Uhuru. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

Osteria Divino

Aug 26, Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys. Sep 2, Todos Santos. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Marin Country Mart Aug 28, Falso Baiano.

Aug 30, 12:30pm, Matt Lax & Nearly Beloved. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

19 Broadway Club Aug 26, Danesh and DeLeon.

Aug 27, songbook night with Matt Herrero. Aug 28, Soul Ska. Aug 29, Ronkat Spearman and Katdelic. Aug 30, Mad Mama and the Bonafide Few. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Aug 26, Cascade Canyon Band. Aug 27, Michael Myers and friends. Aug 28, Michael Aragon Quartet. Aug 29, Fuzzy Slippers. Aug 30, 3pm, Flowtilla.

Aug 30, 8:30pm, Mike Ehlers and friends. Aug 31, Kimrea and the Dreamdogs. Tues, open mic. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Tatums. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Town Center Corte Madera Aug 30, 2pm, Michael Bartle.

100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.

Wu Wei Tea House Aug 30, 12pm, Sangita Moskow and Paul Eastburn. 1820 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax.

415.457.4754.

NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards Aug 29, Steel Jam. Aug 30, Trio Solea. 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.

Aug 26, Twangfest. Aug 27, Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jam Sammich. Aug 28, Slim Jenkins. Aug 29, Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

City Winery Napa

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Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schooner Saloon Aug 26, Midnight on the Water.

Aug 28, the Human Condition.

Aug 29, Rojai and the Pocket.

41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Aug 28, Cashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Out. Aug 29, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood with Rick Stevens. Aug 30, Rockapella. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Aug 29, 3 on a Match.

1245 First St, Napa.

707.254.1922.

Downtown Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery & Restaurant Aug 27, Robby Reynolds. Aug 28, Chris Cappeto. Aug 29, Xtatic. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

FARM at Carneros Inn Aug 26, David Ronconi Duo. Aug 27, Dan Daniels Trio.

Sep 2, David Ronconi Duo. 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa.

888.400.9000.

Aug 26, the Beatles Project.

Aug 27, Howie Day. Aug 28, Shuggie Otis. Aug 29, Zepparella. Sep 2, Eric McFadden Band. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

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Aug 30, San Geronimo.

1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

Aug 28, the 7th Sons. 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.7660.

Terrapin Crossroads Aug 26, Colonel & the Mermaids. Aug 27, Phil Lesh and friends celebrate 1980 in the Grate Room. Aug 27, Sean Leahy and friends. Aug 28, Ross Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Radio Galaxy.

Aug 29, CMac & the Casual Coalition. Aug 30, Midnight North. Aug 30, Phil Lesh and friends celebrate 1981 in the Grate Room. Aug 31, Grateful Mondays. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Aug 30, Heidi Clare and AtaGallop with the Goose

Aug 30, 2pm, Brothers Comatose and Dead Winter Carpenters. 738 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.4555.

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Siloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug 26, Mike Greensill jazz.

Aug 27, the Pine Needles. Aug 28, Scary Little Friends. Sep 2, Syria T Berry. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Aug 26, Bob Castell. Aug 27, Justin & David. Aug 28, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels.

Aug 29, FM-80. Aug 30, Collaboration. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Veterans Memorial Park Aug 28, 6:30pm, the Used Blues Band with Girls & Boys.

Third and Main St, Napa.

Arts Events RECEPTIONS Aug 27 Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, “Mario Uribe Solo Show,” known locally as an arts activist and highly influenced

by Asian brushwork and philosophy, Uribe’s Zen art displays through autumn. 5pm. 333 Country Club Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3485.

Aug 29 MarinMOCA, “Emerging Artists of the Bay Area,” sixth annual juried exhibit showcases five exciting talents in the world of art.

5pm. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato.

415.506.0137.

Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Through Sep 27, “I Dreamt I Was Painting” landscapes by pioneering animator and Disney director Joshua Meador are imaginative and distinguished. 1785 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. Wed-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.875.2911.

BV Whiskey Bar & Grille Through Aug 31, “Gil Kofman: Surfers,” famed photographer displays. 400 First St E, Sonoma. Open for lunch, noon to 3pm, and dinner, 5pm to 9pm. Bar open noon to midnight. 707.938.7110.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Oct 18, “Animating Comics,” exhibition celebrates the art of bringing comics to life and features rarely displayed production cels from award-winning animated comics, including “Peanuts.”.

2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

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

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SONOMA COUNTY Aqus Cafe Through Sep 27, “Birds Show,” several artists interpret feathered creatures. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Sep 20, “SLANG Aesthetics: The Art of Robert Williams,” brings together a collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture from the godfather of surreal pop art. 505 B St, Santa Rosa.

707.579.1500.

ArtFlare Gallery Through Aug 30, “Words & Images: Poets & Artists,” SoCo Women’s Art Group presents works by Batja Cates, Barbara Goodman and others with poetry readings every Friday night. 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 33, Santa Rosa. Fri-Sun.

Arts Guild of Sonoma Through Aug 30, “Jackie Lee,” featured artist creates stunning and detailed blackand-white drawings. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

Through Aug 30, “Mi Valle (My Valley), a California Journey” features photographs by former “Modesto Bee” staff photographer, Adrian Mendoza.

312 South A St #7, Santa Rosa.

Thurs-Sun, noon to 5 PM, and by appointment. 707.695.1011.

Chroma Gallery Through Sep 13, “Like Nothing Seen Before,” group show displays collage and assemblage works. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

EoMega Grove Through Aug 30, “Photography & Jewelry Group Show,” renowned photographer Bo Svenson and master jewelers Joanne Quirino and Dianne Collins display. 7327 Occidental Rd, Sebastopol. Various 707.824.5632.

Finley Community Center Through Sep 3, “Mariko Irie,” a solo exhibit of watercolor and oil paintings from the artist, Mariko Irie. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 11am 707.543.3737.

Gaia’s Garden Through Sep 15, “Paintings

by Suzy O’Donald” 1899

Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Lunch and dinner, MonSat; lunch and brunch, Sun. 707.544.2491.

Gallery One Through Sep 2, “California Colors,” with featured artists Laura Culver, Judy Klausenstock, Alan Plisskin and Terry Sauve.

Through Sep 15, “Abstractions,” works by Mandy Bankson, Else Gonella, Marilyn Jennings and others display. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

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Through Sep 20, “Souvenirs,” solo show from artist Mylette Welch is presented alongside the gallery’s juried cigar box show. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.

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Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Oct 4, “Pairings,” exhibit displays collaborative works by two or more artists.

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

Healdsburg Museum Aug 27-Nov 8, “Healdsburg Immigrants,” exploration of the opportunities and obstacles faced by Healdsburg’s early immigrants along with contemporary immigrant profiles. 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.431.3325.

History Museum of Sonoma County Through Aug 30, “I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story” traveling Smithsonian exhibit comes to Santa Rosa.

Through Aug 30, “LIFE, Labor, and Purpose,” the renowned photography of of Hansel Mieth and Otto Hagel displays.

425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

Tues-Sun, 11am to 4pm.

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Mahoney Library Gallery Through Sep 20, “Amazonia: The History of Nature,” collaborative works from Bob and Lynada

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by North Bay Country Dance Society Sun, Aug 30 8:45-9:45am REGULAR JAZZERCISE 5–9:30pm Steve Luther DJ COUNTRY WESTERN LESSONS AND DANCING Mon, Aug 31 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with JEN McCLESTER 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7–9:30pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Tue, Sep 1 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with JEN McCLESTER 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7–9pm RAZZMATAZ FOLK DANCE CLUB

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Through Aug 30, “Blurred Lines,” Timothy Teruo Watters exhibits his expressive realist oil paintings and watercolors.

6780 McKinley St, Sebastopol.

707.634.0015.

Petaluma Arts Center Through Sep 27, “All That Glitters,” a look at modern glass art and jewelry is presented in this collaborative exhibit with IceHouse Gallery.

230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

Thurs-Mon, 11am to 5pm 707.762.5600.

Prince Gallery Through Sep 7, “Forming Figments,” solos show from emerging local artist Justin Ringlein is a testament to imagination. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 70.7.889.0371.

Quercia Gallery Through Sep 28, “The River Runs Through It,” artist Chris Grassano’s paintings capture the wildlife of west Sonoma County. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243.

Redwood Cafe Through Sep 15, “Three New Artists,” Henry White, Christine DeMao and Sarah Maxon vary from paintings to photography.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

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Through Sep 6, “Showin’ on the River,” eclectic exhibit features works from over 40 artists in all media. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.775.4ART.

Stones Throw Through Sep 15, “Art of the Mystical Divine,” artist Suzanne de Veuve displays striking paintings of worldly images and influence. 15 Charles St, Cotati.

Tues-Sat, 11am to 5:30pm. Sun, Noon to 5pm. 707.242.6669.

Tea Room Cafe Through Sep 1, “Embers & Dahlias,” two new series of abstract photographs by Bill Dodge. 316 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.765.0199.

The Sonoma House at Patz & Hall Through Oct 5, “Art Harvest

No. 5,” artists Yvette Gellis and Jeff Long display in the final installment in a series of quarterly art exhibitions at Patz & Hall. 21200 Eighth St E, Sonoma. Thurs-Mon; 10am to 4pm 707.265.7700.

The Tibetan Gallery & Studio Through Aug 30, Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery spend a week at the gallery, offering Medicine Buddha sand mandalas, dharma teachings and yoga class by MC Yogi.

All donations benefit the monks. 6770 McKinley #130 (in the Barlow), Sebastopol.

Wed-Sun, noon to 7pm and by appointment 707.509.3777.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Through Aug 30, “Root 101,” new outdoor Sculpture Garden and Art Walk opens with a show featuring redwood sculptures by highly acclaimed local artist Bruce Johnson.

50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. Daily, noon-6pm 707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Bay Model Visitor Center Through Oct 3, “On the Horizon,” artist Janis Selby Jones creates art out of found objects collected from the coastline. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Bolinas Museum Through Sep 12, “Getting Here from There,” Elia Haworth and Dewey Livingston curate a show tracing the fascination history of traveling to Bolinas from the days of the Coast Miwok to today. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Oct 1, “Illusion of Depth,” artwork by renowned painter Fritz Rauh and sculptor Gary Marsh is kinetic and curious. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Sep 30, “The Creative Spirit,” 2D and 3D works by the 18 members of the Golden Gate Marin Artists group.

1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Gallery Route One Through Sep 12, “Box Show,” annual exhibit offers several artists redefining the box. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

The Image Flow Through Sep 11, “Doug Ethridge & Ann Pallesen,” the photographer shows his recent work from Cuba and the artist displays her California landscapes. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley.

415.388.3569.

Marin Center Showcase Theatre Through Sep 23, “Life in Full Bloom,” a celebration of flowers in watercolor. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 25, “Black Artists on Art,” legacy exhibition features over 40 African American fine artists, spanning three generations.

5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Novato City Offices Aug 26-Sep 27, “MarinMOCA Artists Show,” member artists Judy Arnold and Bernard Healey are on exhibit. 922 Machin Ave, Novato.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Sep 30, “Abstract Works on Canvas & Paper,” group exhibit featuring Suzie Buchholz, Jeffrey Long and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800.

Stinson Beach Gallery Through Sep 1, “Speaking in Dreams,” featuring the works of Cheryl Maeder and Julie B Montgomery. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach.

Fri-Sun, Noon to 5pm And by appointment 415.729.4489.

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Sep 27, “Body Talk,” performance, sculpture, video and multimedia installations by six emerging artists explores being human in a technological age. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm. 707.226.5991.

Napa Valley Museum Through Sep 28, “Reilluminate,” Allison Watkins’ visual art explores our perceptions of materiality through photography and textile based works. Through Aug 30, “do it” Traveling exhibit is a conceptual and interactive experience built upon enacting artists’ written and drawn instructions. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

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The popular comedian headlines. Aug 29, 8pm. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.

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Aug 30, 7pm. Tradewinds, 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

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Intentionally Offensive Doug Ferrari brings the SF Comedy and Punk Scene from the 1970s to life with vivid stories and comedy. He is joined with a panel of comedians who were there including Michael Pritchard, Steven Pearl, Al Clethan and Larry Brown. Aug 28, 8pm. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Wendy Liebman Longtime headliner has been seen on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tonight Showâ&#x20AC;? and most recently on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent.â&#x20AC;? Aug 29, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato.

415.899.9883.

Tuesday Night Live Comedians at the top of their game, both brand-new rising stars and names known worldwide, are featured in another special lineup of laughs. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Uncorked Comedy Popular night of laughs features headliner Andy Haynes, guest Christian Duguay and host Laura Prangley. Aug 27, 8pm. $15. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Dance Monroe Dance Hall Aug 28, Top 40 Dance Hits with DJ Steve Luther. Aug 29, Challenging Contra Dance.

Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing. Tuesdays, Razzmataz

Friday, September 11 at 8 pm Tickets: Premium $28 General Advance $23; Door $26

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NOT FOR KIDS Author Jonah Raskin speaks on

adult and counterculture comics on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Art Museum of Sonoma County. See Readings, p41.

folk dance club. Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club. Thursdays, Circles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Squares Dance Club. Sundays, Country-Western dancing and lessons. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

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Totally rad dance party. Aug 29, 9pm. $16-$19. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma 707.765.2121.

Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906 Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Hump Day Jump, SoCo Dance Beats presents swing lessons and a different popular Bay Area band every week. 401 Grove St, El Verano 707.343.0044.

Events Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival Four stages of live music and chef demos, fine arts and crafts exhibits, wine and microbrew tasting and an array of quality seafood attract thousands every year. Aug 29-30. $12 and up. Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega, bodegaseafoodfestival.com.

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Decorating, card making and other fun activities are on hand. Aug 30, 11am. JFCS Marin, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

Discover opportunities to explore, volunteer, and study in Israel and experience her food, wine, art, music and culture. Aug 30, 10am.

Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.360.3021.

Streets for People Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax transforms into a lively car-free space for an afternoon of music, dancing, family activities and more. Aug 30. Free. Downtown Fairfax, Bolinas Road, Fairfax.

Volunteer Fair Come meet over 40 different nonprofits from across Sonoma County that need your help as a volunteer. Explore your interests and learn about the important work being done by volunteers. Aug 29, 11am. Free.

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday Filmmakers get the chance to get their work critiqued by an industry pro. Sep 2, 6:30pm.

415.721.0636. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

Wounded Veterans Polo Benefit Talented players and ponies delight in this annual event, with a salute to the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Aug 30, 10:30am. $70 and up. Wine Country Polo Field, 550 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa. 415.513.1099.

Field Trips Labyrinth Full Moon Walk Gaze at the stars and enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Tamalpais while walking the labyrinth, a contemplative exercise that focuses the mind and renews the spirit. Aug 27, 8:30pm. San Francisco Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Rd, San Anselmo.

415.451.2800.

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Led by Bohemia docents.

Registration is required. landpaths.org. Aug 28-30. $25-$50. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

Trekking the Model Join a ranger-guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Wed, Aug 26, 1:30pm. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Film Exhibition on Screen: Manet Portraying Life Screening event looks at the works of the painter many call the father of modern art.

Aug 27, 6pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.5111.

Food Chains Documentary set in the tomato

fields of Florida finds an intrepid group of farmworkers battling the $4 trillion global supermarket industry. Aug 26, 8pm. Free. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

OR7: The Journey Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma County Conservation Action and Pepperwood Preserve present a screening of the doc about Oregon’s famous wandering gray wolf, who even made his way into California.

With Q&A to follow. Aug 26, 7pm. $10. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.528.4222.

Plastic Man The celebrated film about San Francisco visual artist Jerry Ross Barrish shows with the filmmakers and Barrish in person. Thurs, Aug 27, 7pm and Sun, Aug 30, 4pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Sensory Sensitive Film Program Family films screenings intended for children with sensory impairments turn the lights up, the sound down and allows those who need to move around and express themselves. Last Sat of every month, 10am. through Dec 26.

Airport Cinemas, 409 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa.

Shuttlecock Visual artist and filmmaker Jerry Ross Barrish is on hand to present his film about a Bay Area couple with closely-held secrets. Aug 30, 7pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.454.1222.

Food & Drink All About Olives Expert Don Landis talks about all about olives, including the history, varieties, recipes and more. communityed@ santarosa.edu. Aug 29, 10am. $81. Emeritus Hall, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Destination Hwy 128 Open House Join five family wineries in the heart of the renowned Alexander Valley with Cabernet tastings and more. Aug 29, 11am. $40. Alexander Valley Vineyards, 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg. 707.433.7209.

Fresh Starts Chef Event Ziggy Eschliman, aka Ziggy the Wine Gal, shares a taste of summer with lively wine and food pairing. Aug 27, 6:30pm. $60. Next Key Center, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato.

415.382.3363, ext 213.

Instant Wine Cellar Chance to win one of four grand prizes and raffles with dozens of bottles of Napa Valley wine up for grabs.

Proceeds benefit Sharpsteen Museum. Aug 29, 3pm. $5.

Sharpsteen Museum, 1311 Washington St, Calistoga.

707.942.5911.

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

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

College Essay Workshop Learn how to write an excellent college essay with college and career expert Ellen White.

Mon, Aug 31, 4:30pm. Marin Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr #414, San Rafael.

415.473.6058.

Discover the California Condor Expert tracker Richard Neidhardt shares his condor knowledge and inspiring personal experiences protecting this endangered national icon. Aug 26, 7pm.

REI Corte Madera, 213 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.927.1938.

Facilitating Executive Meetings Examine the unique challenges of facilitating executive-level meetings, and learn tools and concepts for successfully planning and conducting these important events. Sep 1, 5:30pm. $35. Redwood Credit Union, 3033 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.545.5000.

Folded Book Art Bring a hardcover book you no longer want and learn how to fold pages to turn it into an attractive home accessory.

Aug 29, 11am. Free. Marin Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr #414, San Rafael.

415.473.6058.

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Aug 31, 7pm, “California’s Wild Edge” with Gary Snyder and Tom Killion. 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley 415.389.4292.

Marin Coalition presents sustainable community strategies and offers tips on how citizens can make their voice heard. RSVP required by Aug 28. Sep 2, 12pm. $26-$28.

The Club at McInnis Park, 350 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael.

415.492.1800.

Waste & Water Strategies for Building Business Value Learn to boost profitability, enhance your reputation and minimize risk by making zero waste and water conservation practices an integral part of your daily operations. Aug 26, 6pm. Marin Recycling Center, 535 Jacoby St, San Rafael.

415.458.5530.

Readings

Aug 28, 6pm, Come to Know the Poets, West County poets Mike Tuggle, Molly Bishop and others read. $25. 1000 Kidd Creek Rd, Cazadero 707.632.5255.

Mill Valley Library

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Aug 28, 7pm, “Quantum Deadline” with Daedalus Howell. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Aug 28, 7pm, “Shelter Us” with Laura Nicole Diamond.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

SRHS Performing Arts Auditorium Sep 2, 7pm, “Purity” with Jonathan Franzen, the author appears in conversation with literary critic Jane Ciabatarri, presented by Copperfield’s Books. $10 plus purchase of book. 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Andrews Hall Sep 1, 7pm, Poetry Reading with Shotsie Gorman, guests include “Poltergeist” creator Michael Grais and many others.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.938.4626.

Art Museum of Sonoma County Aug 28, 6pm, Adult Book Sale with Jonah Raskin, the author discusses works by adult comic book artists like R. Crumb, with adult and underground comics and graphic novels on sale. $10-$15. 505 B St, Santa Rosa 707.579.1500.

Book Passage Aug 26, 7pm, “The Nature of the Beast” with Louise Penny. $32. Aug 27, 7pm, “Behind the Wall” with Mary Widdifield. Aug 28, 7pm, “The Race for Paris” with Meg Waite Clayton. Aug 29, 4pm, “A Rapture of Ravens” with Linda Lambert. Aug 29, 7pm, “Seeking Engagement” with Steven Schwartz. Aug 30, 4pm, “Be Fabulous at Any Age” with Elisabeth Thieriot. Aug 30, 7pm, “Stumbling Stone” with Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab. Aug 31, 7pm, “Nabokov in America” with Robert Roper. Sep 1, 7pm, “Purity” with Jonathan Franzen. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Theater

Magic of Sterling: More Than Magic Magician known as Sterling weaves stories filled with drama, comedy and illusion suitable for the entire family.

Aug 29, 3 and 7pm. $20.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville.

707.944.9900.

Mary Poppins The famous nanny lands in Rohnert Park once again for an encore presentation of the main stage production directed

by Gene Abravaya. Through Aug 30. $16-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park.

707.588.3400.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Pegasus Theater presents the Shakespeare fantasy in the newly reopened Riverkeeper Park Amphitheater. www. pegasustheater.com. Through Aug 30. Riverkeeper Park, 16153 Main St, Guerneville.

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Proof The dramatic play about a woman coming to terms with her brilliant, but troubled, father is presented by Sonoma Arts Live. Through Sep 6. $12$26. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.974.1932.

The Breakfast Club

The Wizard of Oz

Don Gibble Productions presents a new live adaptation of the classic John Hughes film about five misfits stuck in detention, benefiting Analy High School theater department. Aug 28-Sep 6. $10-$20. Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol.

707.584.4001.

Adapted from the book by L. Frank Baum and the classic MGM film, this imaginative musical features an all-female cast portraying Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. Through Sep 20. $15-$37. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.523.4185.

Don Quixote

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Marin Shakespeare Company presents a new adaption of the classic story that features award-winning actor Ron Campbell in his first appearance with MSC. Through Aug 30. $10-$35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael. 415.499.4488.

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Novato Theater Company stages playwright Christopher Durang’s comic take on Chekov, an unforgettable family reunion filled with rivalry, regret, and racket. Aug 28-Sep 20. $12-$27.

Novato Theater Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr, Novato.

415.883.4498.

Imagine Transcendence Theatre presents a behind the scenes glimpse into musical theater that offers exciting insights into the inspiration, passion and imagination that goes into bringing a song from concept to creation. Sep 2-3. $35-$75.

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Aug 31, 7pm. $10. Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Dr, San Rafael.

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TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

Are you ready to revise your ideas about how love works? Would you consider reevaluating your relationship to romance, your approach to intimacy and your understanding of sex? I hope you will not only be willing but also excited to do these things. Now is a favorable time to make changes that will energize your love life with a steady flow of magic for months to come. To get the party started, brainstorm about experiments you could try to invigorate the dynamics of togetherness. Make a list of your customary romantic strategies, and rebel against them all. Speak sexy truths that are both shocking and endearing.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Querencia is a Spanish word with many nuances. At its simplest, it refers to your favorite spot, a place where you long to be. But its meaning can go even deeper. Querencia may be a sanctuary where you feel safe and authentic, or a situation that enables you to draw on extra reserves of strength and courage. It’s a special kind of home: an empowering shelter that makes you feel that you belong in this world and love your life. Can you guess where I’m going with this message, Gemini? These days you need to be in your querencia even more than usual.

If you don’t have one, or if you don’t know where yours is, formulate a fierce intention to locate it.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) The art of effective communication consists of knowing both what to say and what not to say. It’s not enough to simply find the words that accurately convey your meaning.

You have to tailor your message to the quirks of your listeners. For example, let’s say you want to articulate the process that led you to change your mind about an important issue. You would use different language with a child, an authority figure and a friend. Right? I think you are currently at the peak of your abilities to do this well, Cancerian. Take full advantage of your fluency.

Create clear, vivid impressions that influence people to like you and help you.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Arthur Conan Doyle first used the term “smoking gun” in a story he wrote over a century ago. It referred to a time the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes burst into a room to find a man holding a pistol that had just been fired, along with the fallen body of a man who had been shot. Since then, the meaning of “smoking gun” has expanded. Now it’s any piece of evidence that serves as compelling proof of a certain hypothesis. If you can’t find the cookie you left in the kitchen, and your roommate walks by with cookie crumbs on his chin, it’s the smoking gun that confirms he pilfered your treat. I believe this is an important theme for you right now. What question do you need answered? What theory would you like to have corroborated? The smoking gun will appear.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) At least for now, I suggest you suspend the quest for order and refinement and perfection. The wise course of action is to disengage from your fascination with control, and instead give yourself to the throbbing, erratic pulse of the Cosmic Wow. Why? If you do, you will be able to evolve faster than you thought possible.

Your strength will come from agile curiosity and an eagerness to experiment. Do you remember when you last explored the catalytic wonders of spontaneity and unpredictability? Do it again!

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) This is the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. The star that you will ultimately make a wish upon has not yet risen. Your pet monsters seem to have forgotten for the moment that they are supposed to be your allies, not your nemeses. Smoke from the smoldering embers in your

repressed memories is blending with the chill night fog in your dreams, making your life seem like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a taco. Just kidding about that last part. I wanted to see if your sense of humor is intact, because if it is, you will respond resiliently to all the cosmic jokes in your upcoming tests.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

According to the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, here’s what God says to each of us: “Go the limits of your longing . . . Flare up like flame and make big shadows that I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.

Just keep going. No feeling is final.” Whether or not you’re on speaking terms with the Creator, this is excellent advice. It’s time to give everything you have and take everything you need. Hold nothing back and open yourself as wide and wild as you dare. Explore the feeling of having nothing to lose and expect the arrivals of useful surprises.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) The sun and the expansive planet Jupiter are currently making a joyful noise in the sign of Virgo, which is your astrological House of Career and Ambition. This does not necessarily mean that a boon to your career and ambition will fall into your lap, although such an event is more likely than usual. More importantly, this omen suggests that you will influence luck, fate and your subconscious mind to work in your favor if you take dramatic practical action to advance your career and ambitions.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) On Aug. 28, 1963, Capricorn hero Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech to a crowd of thousands in Washington, D.C. In that address, he imagined what it might look like if African Americans were free of the bigotry and oppression they had endured for centuries at the hands of white Americans.

In accordance with your astrological potentials, I encourage you to articulate your own “I Have a Dream” vision sometime soon. Picture in detail the successful stories you want to actualize in the future. Visualize the liberations you will achieve and the powers you will obtain.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) If you have been patiently waiting for a propitious moment to buy a new yacht, pledge your undying love or get a tattoo that depicts Buddha wrestling Satan, now is as close as you’ll get to that propitious moment, at least for a while. Even if you have merely been considering the possibility of signing a year-long lease, asking a cute mischief-maker on a date or posting an extraedgy meme on Facebook or Twitter, the next three weeks would be prime time to strike. Diving into a deep, heart-crazed commitment is sometimes a jangly process for you Aquarians, but these days it might be almost smooth and synchronistic.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

Ready for a ritual? Get a piece of paper and a pen. Light a candle, take three deep breaths, and chant “YUMMMM” five times. Then spend 10 minutes writing down the qualities you would like your perfect lover to possess.

Identify both the traits that would make this person unique and the behavior he or she would display toward you. Got that? When you are finished, burn the list you made. Disavow everything you wrote. Pledge to live for at least seven months without harboring fixed beliefs about what your ideal partner should be like.

Instead, make yourself extra receptive to the possibility that you will learn new truths about what you need.

Why? I suspect that love has elaborate plans for you in the next two years. You will be better prepared to cooperate with them if you are initially free of strong agendas.

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