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Rhapsodies Gogola’s Trumpet Just read “Trump Up the Volume” (Oct. 7), and, of course, it’s par for the course for anyone who wants to restrict immigration, though unfortunately Trump is a buffoon, but one who actually speaks to concerns of poor and working class native-born Americans, which most Republicans and all Democrats, except

maybe Jim Webb and possibly, on some levels, Sanders, ignore. It’s rather amusing to see Mr. Gogola print the remarks of those in our local area who made their fortunes off cheap immigrant labor, like the Sebastiani clan, who certainly care about social justice, a living wage and decent living standards for all.

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are people (“Let the People Vote,” Sept. 30). That would mean, therefore, that shareholders of corporations own people. And owning people is expressly forbidden by the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

So why have none of these shareholders been charged with committing this heinous crime? My inquiring mind wants to know.

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Sustainable Winegrowing In case you missed it, Thursday night’s Speakers Series, presented by the Leadership Institute for Ecology and Economy (LIfEE) and sponsored by the Sonoma County Water Agency, was filmed and should be available online soon at www.ecoleader.org. The event, Harvest Today, Harvest Tomorrow, highlighted sustainability concerns and efforts toward addressing them, primarily within the winegrowing sector of Sonoma County. Nick Caston moderated a discussion among Valerie Minton (Sonoma County Resource Conservation District and the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board), Robert LaVine (sustainability manager for Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission) and Julian Gervreau (senior sustainability manager at Jackson Family Wines).

Innovation, evolving best practices and disruptive technology advancements can be combined with generational wisdom, skill and data to unravel the unsustainable practices that drive climate change and social and economic inequality. If we all pause to remember that there are no enemies, just allies and potential allies, we just may find a way to collaboratively create a sustainable world for many generations to come.

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alifornians have just won a right that we all hope we will never need to use: the right to a physician-assisted death.

After a long and tortured battle to get a bill to him, Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s End of Life Option Act. After what was clearly deep consideration, he concluded: “I do not know what I would do if I were dying in prolonged and excruciating pain. I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill. And I wouldn’t deny that right to others.”

Wise words, especially coming from a lifelong Catholic.

Physician-assisted dying (PAD) is part of a spectrum of efforts to improve care at the end of our lives. Such care has improved where assisted dying has been legalized, and it can here as well.

For those opposed to this option, of course, the choice not to request assisted dying remains. And strict guidelines will make any such deaths the most scrutinized of all, preventing coercion. In fact, most people with a terminal disease—the only ones who can request PAD—will not follow through. The irony is that reassuring such patients they will not be abandoned in this regard can actually lengthen their final days, for having some sense of control is a crucial issue.

This new law is a tribute to countless AIDS, cancer and other patients who worked to make it become reality. What is crucial now is that healthcare professionals and others work on everyone’s behalf so that the best care is available to all, and to ensure that each of us document our wishes in advance healthcare directives, living wills and the newer “physician orders for life-sustaining treatment forms.” The “Palin death panel amendment” to Obamacare should be reversed so that more discussions about end-of-life-care planning will take place, and access to hospice care should be expanded.

But, alas, there will most likely always be a relative few cases where suffering remains unrelieved, and this new right to die then becomes, in fact and practice, a part of what real healing can mean.

Steve Heilig is a former hospice caregiver who has published widely on PAD, including conducting the first survey of physician opinions on this topic.

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Paper JAIL FAIL Inmates claim they were systematically tortured for hours at the Sonoma County jail.

Legal Lockdown Latest suit against Sonoma County raises spectre of federal takeover of local lockup BY TOM GOGOLA

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he deputies dragged Lopez to the mental health unit and stripped him naked. Covered in his own feces, Lopez pleaded for toilet paper. The deputies ignored his pleas, laughed at him and locked him naked in isolation covered in his own feces for two days . . .

No wonder Sonoma County

went into legal-lockdown mode after news broke last week of a federal lawsuit. The above testimony is drawn from documents that are part of a suit that charges systematic torture by guards during an hours-long orgy of intimidation and violence that took place May 28.

Santa Rosa attorney Izaak Schwaiger brought the suit Oct. 5 on behalf of two plaintiffs who were at Sonoma County’s Main

Adult Detention Facility jail that day, Marqus Martinez and Daniel Banks. Both say they were beaten or threatened by masked guards on the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT).

The county is named in the suit along with Sonoma County Sheriff Steve Freitas, officers Mazen Awad and Brian Galloway, and up to 50 “John Doe” deputies. They are accused of going cell to cell to beat inmates on a segregation

wing for up to five and a half hours, after Giovanni Montes, heavily medicated and asleep, did not respond to a morning “soap call” and was allegedly beaten by a guard.

Schwaiger says he expects more plaintiffs will be added to the suit; 20 men are alleged to have been victims in the incident and wrote letters to Schwaiger that detailed their treatment at the hands of the guards. The sheriff’s office has denied that any of it happened the way inmates say it did.

The suit against the facility is one of three now before the U.S. District Court in San Francisco that involve allegations of unconstitutional correctional activities at the jail.

Schwaiger is also representing Esa Roth in a 2013 incident where corrections officers Tasered Roth 20 times in an attempt to restrain him.

The incident with Roth was videotaped as part of jail procedure, as was the May 28 incident, or parts of it. Schwaiger is fighting to get the county to release the tapes.

A third federal lawsuit identified by Schwaiger involves a female inmate who charged she was sexually humiliated by a guard. The guard no longer works for the Sheriff’s Office.

Schwaiger has upped the justice ante in his latest suit by asking the court to appoint an independent monitor to the jail for up to three years. The move would implement a regime of federal oversight at the jail—a consent decree—with an aim to bring it into compliance with constitutional corrections norms.

The American Civil Liberties Union has been involved in a number of these consent decrees, including one that was in place at the Los Angeles police department for over a decade, beginning in 2000.

The organization is not taking a position on the jail, but Micaela Davis, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California, says in an email that “inmates in county jails around the state face poor conditions, inadequate provision of medical and mentalhealth care and conditions that

D EBRI EF ER Fish Wrap-Up Bodega Bay commercial fishermen, with the help of their local congressman, last week nabbed a United States Department of Agriculture grant designed to help the seaside burg develop new local and regional seafood markets by “sourcing, aggregating, storing and processing locally caught, sustainable seafood for consumers,” according to a statement announcing the grant.

The Commercial Fishing Association of Bodega Bay applied for the grant with the assist of U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman in May. The USDA dollars are pegged for enhancing local food promotion. The grant totals $131,000.

The grant announcement came as two other bits of fish news came over the transom last week—one of which highlights the need to protect Bodega Bay anglers’ ability to earn a living catching crab.

Huffman co-sponsored the West Coast Dungeness Crab Management Act that seeks to permanently extend a 20-year fisheries management agreement aimed at protecting the health of the crab fishery in California, Oregon and Washington.

It is set to expire next September.

But there’s a longstanding critique of Dungeness management that small-time Bodega Bay operators say puts them at a disadvantage.

They’ve grumbled about bigger crab boats from the north that come to California waters early in the Dungeness season, fish local waters and return with their catch to their home states—and contribute nothing to the local California economy in the process.

The Dungeness fishery is managed by the Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee, which is overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. That body sets size and sex restrictions on the crabs,

and also sets the season dates.

This year’s commercial crab season opens on Nov. 15 in waters south of Mendocino County; two weeks later, the waters north of Mendo open.

And speaking of endangered species, Republican efforts at mitigating drought impacts on agribusiness have salmon activists up in arms as the season winds down. John McManus, executive director of the Golden Gate Salmon Association, issued a statement last week that pounced on a proposed anti-drought bill from Kern County U.S. Rep. David Valadao. His bill has the sponsorship and support of the California Republican congressional delegation.

The essence of Valadao’s bill: the heck with endangered or threatened salmon, we need the water. “The dedication of vast quantities of water to protect certain species of fish listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a significant obstacle hindering water delivery in Central and Southern California,” Valadao says of his bill.

The bill, says McManus is “the most aggressively anti-salmon bill we’ve seen, introduced when our salmon runs are already being clobbered by drought. . . . Commercial landings this year are far below expectations and the worst impacts on salmon fishermen may be felt in the next few years. . . .”

One-time speaker-of-the-house candidate Kevin McCarthy offered some characteristically mangled prose about the Valadao bill when he called it “an important step to helping restore the water our communities desperately need by more fully utilizing the most sophisticated water system in the world to quench the robust economic opportunity California families, farmers, workers and businesses all need.”

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If a county is unwilling to fix these problems on its own, federal oversight can be an important tool to ensure compliance with constitutionally adequate conditions and care.”

As news of the suit broke last week, the Sheriff’s Office forcefully shot back, “[We] categorically deny the outrageous and inflammatory accusations delineated in the complaint,” and then said they would investigate. But if the Sheriff’s Office categorically denies any wrongdoing, what is there to investigate? In a statement, the department promised to conduct a further review, as it charged, “the correctional deputies were responding to the actions of a seemingly coordinated mass disturbance.”

Other county officials have declined to comment. Assistant County Counsel Cheryl Bratton says that her office doesn’t “specifically get into the details of any pending lawsuits” and could not identify who in the county would lead or be a part of the investigation, beyond Freitas.

“At this stage of the litigation, I cannot comment on that. All I can tell you is that the Sheriff’s Office and county are committed to transparency, and we will make information available as we can.”

Freitas and the county appear to have been caught off-guard by the suit, which came about after criminal defense lawyers told Schwaiger about the alleged beatings. The suit was co-filed with the Scott Law Firm in San Francisco.

Schwaiger has no confidence the county can investigate itself.

Freitas will “never, ever make a finding against any of his deputies, ever, ever,” he says. And if there was no wrongdoing by the SERT team “then let’s see the videos.”

Schwaiger alerted Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch to his suit last week and asked that she investigate. Her office took a pass, and directed witnesses to the alleged beatings to contact the investigating body—which, unless and until the county says otherwise, is the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

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Dining COOKING UP A STORY In Tre-mang, this almond cake with rose icing was traditionally served at funerals. Check out a

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Feast of Fancy Eli Brown’s ‘Feasts of Tre-mang’ imagines a culture and its cuisine BY JULIA PARK TRACEY

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ne of the lesserknown tragedies in European history was the volcanic demise of the North Atlantic island nation of Tre-mang, colonized by the Portuguese in 1457, with Spanish, Dutch and Austrian overlords at one time or another. The island, and Tre-manner culture, was lost in the cataclysm in July 1913.

The catastrophe went virtually unnoticed in Europe, on the eve of World War I, and around the globe. But some deep research and scholarship on the part of Santa Rosa author Eli Brown, 40, has kept the culture of Tre-mang alive.

Tragic, but Tre-mang never existed. It’s a fictional island existing in the crafty mind of Brown, whose imagination ran so wild with the idea of creating a cookbook that he invented a culture and a people to go with

it. Brown is the author of three books, including Cinnamon and Gunpowder, a swashbuckling story about a pirate queen and the chef she takes hostage to literally cook for his life.

In his new book, The Feasts of Tre-mang, Brown cooks up new, deliciously rich recipes and a tongue-in-cheek history, complete with cultural notes in a tale of the lost heritage of an island that seems real enough to taste.

“I love to eat,” Brown says from his home tucked against Annadel

State Park, where he lives with his partner and one-year-old. “I’m always thinking about food. Food is one of the biggest pleasures in life.” He’s a self-taught chef and former vegan who loves “strong, curious flavors.”

The original recipes in Feasts of Tre-mang feature traditional European foods: duck, flaky pastry, figs, goat meat . . . You’d be forgiven for mistaking Tre-mang’s cuisine for Spanish or Portuguese.

That’s a win for Brown’s loremaking. “Maintaining authenticity about who would have colonized the island gave [me] carte blanche on European flavors,” he says.

I’m not sure I’m deft enough to cook these recipes, but I’d certainly eat them. Dishes include kerkestle tuff, an almond cake with rose icing, made especially for funerals; azis, lavender-salted broccoli; kemmerling, a pistachio and red wine pâté; wit wat, black-tea candy; and perferlum kiz, roasted duck with wheat berries and dried figs. Even if you don’t fall for the flimflammery of Brown’s imagined culture, you could easily get lost in the sophisticated spectrum of his flavors.

Recipes aside, the book is a delight. Brown’s pseudo-cultural treatise reads like a stuffier version of Rick Steves’ Back Door series: “In the morning, the proper way to hail a fellow was: ‘Ho! Are your goats eating?’ In the evening one asked: ‘Have your ducks roosted?’

These were the polite ways to ask how things were at home.”

The island folklore has just enough sense to ring true, and just enough nonsense to cause a smile. “Goat herding was such an integral part of Tre-manner culture that, in their mythology, even Death himself kept enough to provide plenty of milk.” Goats need to be trained to stay with the herd, near home, in a process called boozling. Trying to spook

Tre-manner goats into running away was called bam-boozling, and by the time you read that sentence, you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been had.

Brown, who studied visual arts at UC Santa Cruz before getting his MFA in writing from Mills College in Oakland, had a ball with Photoshop. All but one of the images in the book are altered, notwithstanding the food photos.

The food photos, he says, are all real. The one â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? Tre-mang photo comes courtesy of some

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friends who kindly dressed themselves and their children in supposed Tre-manner attire. The remaining photos look like vintage shots from an elderly relativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s album, featuring goats, peculiar headgear and lots of baskets, along with classic botanicals, currency, postcards and maps.

Brown and his family moved to Santa Rosa from the East Bay about a year ago, leaving behind an established garden on their suburban farm; they managed to get a garden into the ground at their new place this year and also have chickens. Seasonal produce and the local environment inspire his recipes as well as his imagination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get a huge inspiration from the oak forest that we have in our backyard. I write upstairs when I can,â&#x20AC;? to get the best view, he says.

Brown and family have also become devotees of Sonoma County culture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take advantage of the vibe,â&#x20AC;? says the author, who, with his family, frequents farmers markets and West County towns in search of bounty that is not imagined and very real.

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S O N O MA CO U N T Y Carmen’s Burger Bar American. $. Excellent and innovative burgers with a Mexican flair. Beef comes fresh daily from Pacific Market next door. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast, Sat-Sun. 1612 Terrace (in Town and Country center), Santa Rosa. 707.579.3663.

90 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.526.1575.

Chloe’s French Cafe French. $. Hearty French fare, decadent desserts and excellent selection of French and California wines.

Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri. 3883 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3095.

Gaia’s Garden Vegetarian. $. International buffet with simple, homestyle food for just a few bucks, including curry and dahl, enchiladas, eggplant parmesan and homemade bread. Lunch and dinner daily.

1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

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

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966 N Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.566.8910.

Sushi Hana Japanese. $$. Popular sushi destination offers delightful treats. Dollar sushi night on Wed and Sat really packs ’em in. Lunch and dinner daily. 6930 Burnett St, Sebastopol. 707.823.3778.

Tonayan Mexican. $ Truly wonderful Sonoran-style classics at rock-bottom prices. The enormous El Jefe combination can’t be beat. Lunch and dinner daily. 500 Raleys Towne Center, Rohnert Park. 707.588.0893.

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

3082 Marlow Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.8871.

Trattoria Lupo Italian. $$.

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

Phyllis’ Giant Burgers

Volpi’s Restaurant

American. $. Come with a hearty appetite for an old-

Italian. $$-$$$$. Festive atmosphere teams with great

traditional Italian dishes at one of county’s oldest eateries.

Accordion in the speakeasy if you’re lucky. Dinner daily.

124 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.765.0695.

Washoe House Roadhouse. $$. Since 1859, serving straightforward roadhouse grub and Italian fare. Canned green beans, buffalo burgers, amazingly satisfying pies. The bar alone is worth a trip. Lunch and dinner daily. Stony Point and Roblar roads, Cotati. 707.795.4544.

MARIN CO U N T Y Boca South American. $$$$$$$. Enjoy flavorful and rich regional fare in the rustic décor of an Argentinean ranch.

Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily.

340 Ignacio Blvd, Novato.

415.833.0901.

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

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.

Fradelizio’s Italian. $$.

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

415.459.1618.

Frantoio Italian. $$-$$$.

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

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

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

850 Lamont Ave, Novato.

415.893.1892.

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.

N A PA CO U N TY Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Backstreet Kitchen Eclectic. $$-$$$. As comfortable as it sounds, with a rich and varied melting pot of a menu. Lunch and dinner daily.

1327 Railroad Ave, St Helena.

707.963.1200.

Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chop House American steakhouse. $$-$$$.

Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like Black Angus filet mignon. Wash down the red meat with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;nostalgiaâ&#x20AC;? cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa. 707.224.6328.

FumĂŠ Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$.

California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark.

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

707.257.1999.

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

Breakfast and lunch daily.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788.

SMALL BITES

Good to the Bone Cesar Vernier and Mudita Kristy Hintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timing was impeccable when they started the Bone Broth Company in 2013 in Sebastopol.

Luckily for them, 2015 has been a big year for bone broth. Brodo, a tiny broth-only shop in NYC, had people lining up as early as November 2014, and Paleo diet-friendly, bone-broth bars are popping up all over, from Portland to Washington, D.C. Vernier and Hinton now operate from a commercial kitchen in Petaluma, preparing nothing but nutritious and satisfying bone broth from locally sourced bones and vegetables, and far-flung spices such as turmeric and ginger. When served hot, the broth is earthy and delicious, richer than chicken or typical beef broth and not as oily.

The pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rĂŠsumĂŠ is diverse. Hinton was chef at the Heartwood Institute in Garberville and studied nutrition at the Bauman Institute in Penngrove; Vernier, who was born in El Salvador and has French roots, is a chef too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiring to know that communities around the nation are discovering the benefits of traditional foods and gaining more awareness in eating for health,â&#x20AC;? says Vernier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In El Salvador and many other communities around the world, bone broth has always been a part of daily nutrition.â&#x20AC;?

Bone Broth Company products are available at the Community Market in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market and the dhyana Center in Sebastopol and at Sheltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market in Healdsburg, as well as piping hot at weekend farmers markets.

Prices range from $11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$20. facebook.com/ thebonebrothcompany.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Flora Tsapovsky

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

Enjoy a flight of Chateau St. Jean wines paired with delicious local purveyed cheeses and charcuterie served on the romantic Chateau patio

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

707.257.5157.

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.

Zuzu Spanish tapas. $$.

Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas in a lively rustic chic setting with a popular wine bar. Bite-sized Spanish and Latin American specialties include sizzling prawns and Brazilian style steamed mussels. Lunch, MonFri; dinner daily. 829 Main St, Napa. 707.224.8555.

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Breakfast and lunch daily.

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Wineries

Most reviews by James Knight. Note: Those listings marked ‘WC’ denote wineries with caves. These wineries are usually only open to the public by appointment.

Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

SONOMA COUNTY Annadel Estate Winery Long before there was an Annadel State Park, there was an Annadel Winery.

After 120 years, it’s open for business again. The winery ruins host weddings, while intimate tastings are on the porch of the 1886 ranch house. 6687 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa. History tour and tasting by appointment. $25.

707.537.8007.

Kachina Vineyards Rarer than a Spanish goat is the Savoie grape, Charbono.

Quiet spot in oak woodland.

4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. By appointment only, Thursday–Monday; $10.

707.332.0854.

Quivira Winery Certified biodynamic producer that promotes creek stewardship and steelhead-salmon-habitat restoration. Dry Creek Zinfandel is a regular favorite; Mourvèdre and other Rhône varietals are outstanding. As the steelhead have lately rediscovered, Quivira is worth returning to year after year. 4900 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm. 800.292.8339.

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs (WC) Paul Draper is one of the top five winemakers nationwide.

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

Topel Winery Hailing from Hopland, Topel offers estategrown Meritage and other wines in this well-appointed tasting room with casement windows open to the street, across from Oakville Grocery.

Cedar, chicory, chocolate and brown spice–makes one hungry for a portobello mushroom sandwich. 125 Matheson St., Hopland. Open daily, 11am–7pm. Tasting fees, $5–$12. 707.433.4116.

VJB Estate Buon giorno!

Aglianico, Nero d’Avola, Barbera! But first, for you, my friend, Prosecco! Espresso, gelato, pizzeria, deli sandwich!

If Il postino rides his bicycle straight through the courtyard, don’t be the least bit surprised.

60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood.

Marketplace open daily, 10am–5pm. Saturdays and Sundays through harvest, Sonoma Valley Tenors sing from the balcony at 2pm.

Tastings $5–$10. 707.833.2300.

MARIN COUNTY 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.

NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards (WC) This historic winery offers 10 daily tours for nominal fees, most of which end gratefully with a glass and a spin through the underground wine-aging tunnels—or, rock it in the Rhine House. Open daily, 10am–6pm (summer hours).

2000 Main St., Napa.

707.963.7115.

Inglenook Vineyard What’s new at Inglenook? Very little. The iconic stone building,

robed in green vines, appears exactly as it did in 1890. But that’s news, and all thanks to owner Francis Ford Coppola.

Still living up to Gustave Niebaum’s dream of fine wine to rival France, the oncebeloved Inglenook is putting out the goods once again.

1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Daily, 10am–5pm.

Reservations for tour and tasting ($50) recommended; none required for bistro and exhibits. 707.968.1161.

Madonna Estate Millennial contingent of multigenerational family winery, once known as Mount St. John, finds success running it old-school: touristy, oldfashioned, and wildly popular.

Refreshing Gewürztraminer for summer picnics. 5400 Old Sonoma Road, Napa. Daily 10am to 5pm; $5–$10.

707.255.8864.

Round Pond Estate Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc served tableside on the terrace with scrumptious food pairings.

Who can’t imagine cozying up next to the big gas-burning hearth, watching the sun set and savoring that Rutherford dusk? 875 Rutherford Road, Rutherford. Tastings by appointment daily, 11am to 4pm. $25. 888.302.2575.

Saintsbury A contrarian enterprise in the 1970s, now a hallowed hall of Carneros Pinot Noir. Visitors may linger under shade trees in fair weather or sit down for a serious tasting adjacent the office. 1500 Los Carneros Ave., Napa. Monday– Saturday, by appointment.

707.252.0592.

Trahan Winery In the fancy heart of downtown Napa, a low-budget “cellar” where wines are shelved, with clever economy, in stacks of wood pallets. Carneros Chardonnay and fruity but firm and focused Cab and Merlot from Suisun Valley, Napa’s much less popular stepsister to the east.

974 Franklin St., Napa. Open daily, noon–5:30pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.257.7477.

Wine Song Syrah has a home at Baker Lane Vineyards BY JAMES KNIGHT

A

wonky memory can do wonders for one’s sense of discovery.

Driving down a country lane south of Sebastopol on a recent morning, I fully expect to find a flight of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the little winery at end of the road. After all, this is the heart of Gravenstein-slash-Pinot country, the apple trees often being the slash. What I find is something a little less typical: six acres of Syrah.

That, and the 250 apple trees that owner Stephen Singer (pictured) left standing on the border with his neighbors when he developed the vineyard in 2002. Now it comes back to me: Baker Lane Syrah was the surprise star of a March, 2010 Swirl, about the short-lived tasting bar at Pizzavino 707. Singer has been involved in the Bay Area restaurant and wine business for over 30 years.

In a small compound on Baker Lane, I find Singer and viticulturist and winemaker Greg Adams wrapping up the details of that morning’s harvest. It’s been an unusually early vintage, here as elsewhere, but they like the quality. While Singer walks ahead in the vineyard, tasting the last grapes that remain on the vines, Adams gets deep about the effect of the southwestern exposure on the metabolic rate of the vines.

The key to getting the flavors of this cool-climate Syrah right, Adams says over lunch a little later, is to pick them the moment before they’re at peak ripeness. “Ah, almost like pulling something off the grill and it’s still cooking,” Singer the restaurateur chimes in.

We’re sitting in Singer’s residence, it turns out—his “quote, ‘dream house,’” as he says—not a hospitality center (the wine is made in a custom crush facility in Santa Rosa). With concrete floors and clean lines, it would fit right into the pages of Dwell magazine. Singer hosts all tastings here, or on the veranda overlooking a bucolic little valley, on a very limited schedule.

For starters, Singer pours a light and crisp 2014 Sonoma Coast Rosé ($18). Cool-toned, deep fruit is the rule here, from the citrus and saline-tinged 2014 Sonoma Coast Estate Viognier ($45) to the 2013 Sonoma Coast Cuvée Pinot Noir ($28), which coats the tongue with flavors of blueberry-cranberry juice, not jam.

Signature black pepper spices up the 2012 Sonoma Coast Cuvée Syrah ($28), while the 2010 Sonoma Coast Estate Syrah ($45) makes a more complex statement of dried roses, dark chocolate and dried beef, the plush blueberry fruit providing the last word on an experience of uncommon combination: very exclusive yet reasonably priced, kitchen-counter casual and flavorfully rewarding.

Baker Lane Vineyards, 7361 Baker Lane, Sebastopol. Upcoming tasting dates include Oct. 17, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Tasting fee, $15.

707.823.2496.

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hoRr0R sTORIES

Winners of the Bohemian’s 2015 Fiction Contest

T

he instructions for this year’s fiction contest were deliberately vague: write an approximately 450-word ghost story that will scare the pants off us. I expected that entrants would submit stories that were all over the map and filled with ghosts, monsters, crimes and various horrors. And that’s what we got. The winning story, “Occupational Hazards,” is a ghost story with a dark sense of humor: a “corporeally challenged” apparition meeting with a social worker. We also chose two runners-up: Karen Rasore’s story “Haunted,” a short and, yes, haunting tale of loss, and Evan St. Andrews’ bizarre “Holes.” Thanks to all who submitted stories, with an honorable mention to Mandra Drouin.

Until next year, enjoy these creepy tales.—Stett Holbrook

Occupational Hazards

By Laura Butera “We’ve received reports that you’ve been haunting outside of your assigned geographical zone, Mr. Moloch,” said Ivan Whiting to the shimmering apparition seated across the desk from him.

The semi-translucent figure folded his arms—which Ivan noted were ropy and muscular and covered in Satanic

tattoos—and his eyes seemed to grow bigger and a shade darker, though Ivan knew this was impossible. Slowly, halfsmiling, Ivan’s client said, “And what are you gonna do about it, bureaucrat?”

Ivan had been reassured by the Division of Spectral Oversight that this population was absolutely safe. All the experimentation—er, voluntary research—had proven that time and again. His job was secure.

He had great health benefits.

A stellar retirement plan. Ivan swallowed and answered, “Um, well, seeing as this is your first violation, I’m only giving you a warning. But it will be noted on your record.”

Had Mr. Moloch’s eyes just grown even darker, more sinister? No. Ivan admonished himself for stereotyping his client, and continued: “If you’re finding your transition to the afterlife difficult, I could refer you to some fantastic spectral support groups.”

Suddenly Mr. Moloch’s cool demeanor shifted and he

raged, “You want me to go to a goddamn special group for ghosts? You want me to share my feelings”—his voice dripped with contempt—“with a bunch of whiny-ass dead bitches?”

Ivan could feel the sweat begin to form around his temples, and his palms grew slick around his tightly clutched pen. “Um, uh, well we don’t use the g-word anymore. We feel it’s more appropriate to refer to those of your population as ‘corporeally challenged.’”

At this Mr. Moloch began to laugh, a deep and sinister sound that left Ivan with a sensation of leaning precariously over a cliff. Ivan gathered his wits and reminded himself that Mr. Moloch was no different than any other resistant client utilizing defense mechanisms.

“Well, overall I think you’re doing just great,” said Ivan, shakily closing his notebook.

“So unless you have any final questions, that’s all for today.”

“I do have another question, actually.”

So Mr. Moloch had decided to

seek his help after all. Ivan straightened his back, smiled weakly and nodded. “Of course, Mr. Moloch, I’m more than happy to answer any questions you might have. And remember, we’re in a cone of safety.”

Mr. Moloch sat forward, stared at Ivan, and too late Ivan glimpsed the chasm of pure nothingness deep inside Mr. Moloch’s eyes. A wicked grin spread across his face.

“Are you outside of my geographical haunting zone, Ivan?” The ghost shot forward and Ivan tipped back in his ergonomically fitted chair and landed on the floor. The office went silent. A few moments later, Ivan rose, stretched and strode from the room.

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Horror Stories ( 16 Haunted

By Karen Rasore Emily opened her eyes and realized that she was sitting in front of the window in her usual spot in the leisure room. She was having the visions again, and although they were unbearable, it was more so to find herself sitting in the chair once more, anchored in a reality she refused to accept. She didn’t tell anyone that she was having the visions again. Her admission only led to electrical shocks and more drugs shoved into her veins or down her throat. Nobody believed her, and they never would. She had no idea how long she had been here now. No one had been to visit her in a very long time.

They wanted her to accept that none of it had been real, but she could not do that. She would

never betray the memory of her daughter that way. They are memories, not just visions, she often told herself.

Emily was parked on a dam that overlooked the pond. She sat on the tailgate of the truck and watched her daughter, Lily, play ball with the dogs down on the dock. Lily loved animals, and she especially liked training dogs. She made both dogs sit as she threw the ball into the water. After the dogs had dove in several times, Lily put a leash on one of them.

Again, she made both dogs sit. She threw the ball and commanded only one dog to fetch.

At first, the leashed dog waited, but when he began to run for the ball, Lily held on. Lily was only seven and still very small. The dock was wet from the dogs. The dog pulled Lily down the dock; she couldn’t get a footing on the slippery boards, and the animal pulled her into the pond.

Emily jumped from the tailgate,

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She opened her eyes and saw Lily sinking into the depths of the pond. Rays of light punched through the surface and illuminated each strand of Lilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light hair as it drifted weightlessly across the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frightened face.

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The institution stood at the top of the hill, haunting the town.

It had been abandoned by staff and patients long ago, plagued by allegations of various horrible abuses. Only one soul remained.

She had hanged herself decades earlier, but people still claimed to see a woman who mourned the death of a daughter she never had, sitting in the window and waiting for her return.

Holes

By Evan St. Andrew Marie couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it. The hole was perfectly round, about the size of a quarter and located directly beneath her dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear.

Sparkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shaggy fur abruptly halted at its edges. Beyond was inky blackness. He seemed perfectly fine. Tail wagging, he gave a little impatient â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yip-yipâ&#x20AC;? as she examined the hole.

Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finger ran little exploratory circles around the circumference of the hole until, her curiosity eclipsing her horror, she dipped the tip of it inside. Nothing. She probed a little deeper . . . deeper . . . until the entire digit was immersed in Sparkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. It met no resistance. Marie wiggled her finger this way and that, and felt only cold air.

The girl spied a pencil under the couch. She directed it inside the hole slowly, eraser-end first, so not to hurt her dog. A bird chirped outside, and Sparky jumped and yelped in response.

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Horror Stories ( 19 hole! Marie gave a startled cry, but Sparky seemed unaffected.

Marie then rushed to ďŹ nd a ďŹ&#x201A;ashlight. She directed its beam straight into the hole in Sparkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and peered inside. She could see nothing. The pencil was gone.

Marie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand what the hole was, but she knew it must be hidden from her mother at all costs. Her mother hated Sparky and was constantly threatening to send the dog to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the pound.â&#x20AC;? So Marie put a large bandage over the hole. When her mother inquired after it, Marie lied for the ďŹ rst time in her sixyear-old life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just keep him out of my way,â&#x20AC;? her mother grunted, giving Sparky a swift kick.

As the days passed, Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiments with the hole increased. Whenever she was alone, Marie dropped whatever she could find in: a tube of Chapstick, pens, pencils, candy, some old razor blades she found in the garage, even a few bugs from the garden.

Marie was midway through

sticking an old drumstick into Sparky when her mother discovered them. Screaming in horror, she ripped the two conspirators apart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is that thing?â&#x20AC;? her mother frantically demanded as Marie started crying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay away from the dog! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m calling your father.â&#x20AC;?

Oh, no! Marie sobbed, they are going to take him away forever.

She could hear her mother in the other room shouting something unintelligible over the phone.

Sparky let out little panicked whimpers, sensing Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anguish. Through blurry eyes she glanced at her dog. The hole had disappeared! Marie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste a second, immediately running for the kitchen before it was too late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, stop! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;?

But Marie stopped talking.

Her mother lay motionless. Her stomach had exploded outward like rotten fruit. The kitchen ďŹ&#x201A;oor next to her corpse was scattered with bloody utensils, candy, pens and pencils, and a few bugs crawling among the remains.

The smell was sickening.

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The word “bioneers” was coined in 1990 to describe the emerging culture of social and scientific innovators who wished to mimic natural operating systems and solve the world’s problems in sustainable ways. Through its various media networks and annual National Bioneers Conference, the collective aims to inspire positive change at a local level. This year’s Bioneers Conference features many keynote speakers, such as bestselling author Paul Hawken and Henk Ovink from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure.

Music, interactive workshops, films and more are all part of the conference, which runs Friday to Sunday, Oct. 16–18, at the Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $175 and up. conference.bioneers.org.

The annual Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza marks its 35th year and always features family-friendly variety acts filled with ghosts, ghouls and spooks. This year, superheroes will join the monsters, as the Witchie Poo Players take on the theme of a comic book convention for their delightfully demented performances.

Look out for a dance routine from the Batman Tappers as well as the intermission costume parade, where those dressed in their spooky best can win frightfully fun prizes. The Witchie Poo Extravaganza scares up a good time on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct 17–18 and 24–25, at Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E., Sonoma. 2pm. $9–$11. 707.996.9756.

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All’s Fair After a two-year campaign, the group behind Santa Rosa Fair Trade recently announced that the national grassroots movement, Fair Trade Campaigns, has named the city one of its Fair Trade Towns. This means that Santa Rosa is a leader in fair trade advocacy, education and action, working under the principles of environmental sustainability, ethical production methods, fair wages and safe working conditions. This weekend, an award announcement, live music, salsa dancing, a fair trade fashion show and many local businesses will be on hand for the Santa Rosa Fair Trade Town Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17, Old Courthouse Square, Mendocino Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Santa Rosa. 1pm. Free.

The week’s events: a selective guide

R O H N E R T PA R K

Do One Thing Author and sustainability champion David W. Orr gives the keynote address at this year’s Sustainability Day, presented by Sonoma State University. More than a traditional conference of talk, this event walks the walk, showcasing several student projects and fieldwork, as well as giving a call to action in their “Do One Thing Today” theme. Orr’s talk will look at our climate crisis and what role students and colleges need to take on to help preserve the planet. Several other speakers, panels, art exhibits, live music and sustainable activities are on tap, and it’s all open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 9am. Free. www.sonoma.edu.

—Charlie Swanson

CLEAN CUT Rising standup star Michael Kosta cleans up nice when he appears at Sally Tomatoes on Wednesday, Oct 21. See Comedy, p30.

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IT’S NOT EVERYDAY HE WRITES A BOOK Find out just how many television sets Elvis Costello dropped into hotel pools

when he shares stories from his rock ’n’ roll memoir on Oct. 23 in Yountville.

Copper Topper Copperfield’s Books gets the big names for its fall event schedule BY CHARLES SWANSON

P

aul Jaffe founded Copperfield’s Books in Sonoma County 33 years ago with Barney Brown.

Three decades and seven stores later, the independent seller has remained a popular destination for locally minded readers from San Rafael to Calistoga, where local bookstores were once thought to be endangered species.

A large part of Copperfield’s

success is its continued offering of author events and A-list readings.

“Part of our mission is to bring writers and authors into the community and enliven the cultural scene through the bookstore,” Jaffe says. “We’ve always had a strong events program; this just happens to be probably our strongest year ever.”

Already this fall, Copperfield’s Books has hosted “great American novelist” Jonathan

Franzen, actor and children’s author Jason Segel and sciencefiction prophet William Gibson.

And the season has just started.

On Oct. 23, alternative-music icon Elvis Costello appears at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. Fresh off last year’s release of the collaborative album Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes, Costello comes to the North Bay to promote his new rock and roll memoir,

Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink. For the event, he appears in conversation with Michael Krasny, host of KQED’s live call-in program Forum.

On Oct. 29, Copperfield’s hosts long-distance swimmer and author Diana Nyad reading from her book, Find a Way. Nyad is best known for her 2013 recordbreaking swim from Cuba to Florida—undertaken at the age of 64. “Find a way” became her personal mantra in that endeavor.

Nyad shares her message of perseverance at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa in Santa Rosa.

November brings more events, including a reception and reading by celebrated North Bay artist Tom Killion. This event begins at the Copperfield’s Healdsburg store before moving to a reception at Bob Johnson Art Gallery on the Plaza, with some of Killion’s prints available for sale.

Copperfield’s wraps up the fall schedule with perhaps its biggest name yet, when it presents bestselling author Mitch Albom at the Santa Rosa High School Auditorium on Nov. 19. Albom is known worldwide for his memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, which spent four years on the New York Times bestseller list. His new novel is The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto.

In addition to these events, Jaffe is looking forward to this December, when Copperfield’s Books opens its eighth location, in the heart of downtown Novato’s historic Old Town.

As he looks at the packed fall schedule, Jaffe knows that Copperfield’s couldn’t survive without the community. “It really says something about the North Bay that people like to shop their local stores and support local businesses,” he says.

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MOM AND ME Eileen Morris, left, and Jennifer Mitchell are excellent as mother and daughter in ‘Piazza.’

Bright Light ‘Light in the Piazza’ is Spreckels’ best show to date

BY DAVID TEMPLETON

W

hen 2005’s Light in the Piazza first played on Broadway, there was much talk that the show, a musical adaptation of Elizabeth Spencer’s 1960 novel, marked a return to the gorgeous scores and lyrical drama of the golden age of musical theater. Ignoring decades of rock and pop influences, composer Adam Guettel created a score that was lush, orchestral, complex, operatic and brazenly romantic.

In a remarkably strong new production at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, director

‘The Light in the Piazza’ runs Friday– Sunday through Oct. 25 at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. Friday–Saturday, 8pm; Saturday–Sunday, 2pm matinee. $16–$26. 707.588.3400.

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Gene Abravaya, taking a real risk on something this difficult, has more than met the challenge, assembling some first-rate singers and a stellar chamber orchestra for what is quite possibly the most musically competent and artistically successful show the company has ever staged. That some of the cast sing and speak (convincingly) in Italian only adds to the impressiveness.

Set in Italy in the 1950s, the story follows two visiting Americans, the wealthy southerner Margaret (brilliantly played by Eileen Morris) and her wideeyed daughter Clara (Jennifer Mitchell, whose pure singing voice and expressive face make every emotion clear as a bell). When Clara falls in love, at first sight, with the youthful and exuberant Fabrizio (Jacob Bronson, as emotionally alive and effective as Mitchell), the stage is a set for a series of clashes between Margaret and Fabrizio, and Margaret and Clara, with Margaret fighting to reconcile her desire to protect her daughter with her hope that Clara will find the love she never allowed herself.

The book by Craig Lucas (Prelude to a Kiss; Amélie, a New Musical) includes scenes spoken in Italian, giving a sense of the lost-in-translation confusion that impedes Clara and Fabrizio throughout. In one delightful turn in the second act, Fabrizio’s mother (Barbara McFadden, wonderful) drops the Italian to explain in English what her husband (an excellent Steven Kent Barker) has been saying to their other son (Tariq Malik) and his wife (Amy Marie Webber).

With fine design and technical support, Spreckels’ Light in the Piazza is an impressive achievement, dripping with the danger and allure of love—and that’s worth experiencing in any language.

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at Preston Vineyard in Healdsburg, and Malta cuts hair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to be in a band,â&#x20AC;? says Malta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of stuff. We dropped out at the same time.â&#x20AC;?

But after Pawpawblowtorch broke up, Malta missed playing music with Norelli and approached him about forming another band.

Norelli resisted. Malta suggested he play a pared-down, easy-totransport â&#x20AC;&#x153;cocktailâ&#x20AC;? drum kit.

Norelli agreed, but mastering the kick pedal and stripped-down set-up took time. Malta picked up a guitar instead of a bass and plugged into a Silvertone amp he found at a garage sale. HUGElarge was born. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While he learned to play the cocktail drums, I learned to play guitar,â&#x20AC;? Malta says.

After playing several shows at the Russian River Brewery, owners Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo became fans and made them the de facto house band. Vinnie went so far as to create a pilsner in their honor: HUGElarge Sound Czech.

Fast and fun, HUGElarge played and rehearsed around Norelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harvest schedule.

Making an album was not a goal.

But then KRUSH DJ David â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Daveâ&#x20AC;? Gross got involved. Gross introduced them to Joe Poletto, managing partner of Indie Global, a media and technology company.

Poletto made them a generous offer: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll produce an album for you.

That meant covering the licensing costs of recording and playing music by the Stooges, T Rex, the Mysterians, the Kinks and others.

Malta always wanted to make a record, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the headaches that go with it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out of the blue,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we had someone who said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

With the help of collaborator and producer Karl DerďŹ&#x201A;er, they recorded 15 blistering cover songs and one great original. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an irresistible album of power chords, fuzzy guitars and crisp drumming and vocals.

The CD and download are available now on the Hwy 61 label, and Malta canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the special edition vinyl coming out soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we ever wanted.â&#x20AC;?

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David Lindley Sunday, October 25 at 8:00pm Tickets: Premium $30 General Advance $25; Door $28 LOCATION: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center

Don Miguel Ruiz Author of the New York Times bestseller The Four Agreements takes readers on a mystical Toltec-inspired personal journey

Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm Tickets: $10 with book purchase  (Book Price: $25.99 + tax) LOCATION: Analy High School Auditorium, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol

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Music Concerts Clubs & SONOMA COUNTY Venues Joshua Bell The stunning violinist performs a varied program of classical and modern works with a busking style and inspiring energy. Oct 17, 7:30pm. $65 and up. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Rosanne Cash Johnny Cashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eldest daughter has made her own mark on country and Americana landscape. She is joined by guitarist John Leventhal. Oct 16, 8pm. $35-$45. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Mudhoney Seattle indie-rock royalty perform in the historic barn.

With special guests FUZZ, featuring Ty Seagall. Oct 16, 8pm. $35. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

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Guitar Legend Dick Dale w/ Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven

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Music, Magic comedy and more!

Mon, Oct 19, 7pm, $9 Vintage Film Series â&#x20AC;&#x153;INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERSâ&#x20AC;?

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Exciting Southern rock band features Cyril Neville, Bart Walker, Tyrone Vaughan, Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott. Oct 18, 8pm. $22-$27.

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

415.388.1100.

The Tannahill Weavers Scotland-based band spans the centuries of Celtic music with fiery instrumentals, traditional melodies and original arrangements. Oct 17, 8pm. $18-$20. Studio 55 Marin, 1455 E Francisco Blvd, San Rafael. 415.453.3161.

NAPA COUNTY Tommy Castro & the Painkillers Official record release party for Castroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Method to My Madness,â&#x20AC;? also features Mark Karan of RatDog opening. Oct 16, 8pm. $20-$40.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

SONOMA COUNTY Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Roma Roasters Oct 16, Ricky Alan Ray Band.

Oct 17, Jon Gonzales. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Annie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Hall Oct 17, Prezident Brown with Reggae Angels. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.484.1331.

Aqus Cafe Oct 14, open jazz jam. Oct 16, Tyler Allen. Oct 17, La Guinguette. Oct 21, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Oct 16, Hardcore Battle of the Bands. Oct 18, 4pm, Drums for Solar. Tues, Open Didgeridoo Clinic. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Barley & Hops Tavern Oct 15, Hilary Marckx. Oct 16, Brothers Gadjo. Oct 17, Mark McDonald. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.

The Big Easy Oct 14, Tracy Rose and friends.

Oct 15, Marshall House Project. Oct 16, Terry Hanck.

Oct 17, Mighty Groove. Oct 18, MianoJazz Trio. Tues, the American Alley Cats. Oct 21, Sista Otis. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.4631.

Brixx Pizzeria Oct 17, Third Rail Band. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.766.8162.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Oct 17, DJ Cal. Tues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reggae Marketâ&#x20AC;? DJ night. 400 First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.7110.

Cellars of Sonoma Oct 15, Ricky Alan Ray. Oct 16, John Pita. Oct 17, Falcon Christopher. Tues, Wavelength.

133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.578.1826.

Coffee Catz Oct 15, 5:30pm, Old Earth.

Oct 15, 4:30pm, DJ Kudjo.

Mon, open mic. Tues, 12pm, Jerry Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peaceful Piano Hour. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Corkscrew Wine Bar Oct 16, Domestic Harmony. Oct

17, Spare Parts. Oct 20, Joel Schick. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.789.0505.

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argenzio Winery Oct 15, Luv Planet. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.280.4658.

Flamingo Lounge Oct 16, Featherwitch. Oct 17, Cold Sol. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden Oct 16, New Skye Band. Oct 17, LaFlamme-Lawrence Ensemble. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Green Music Center Oct 16, the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India. Oct 18, Santa Rosa Symphony presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music from Out of This Worldâ&#x20AC;?. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Oct 18, Monteverdi & His Milieu.

1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Oct 16, SubtomiK with DJ Gabriel Francisco. Oct 17, Dustin Saylor & the Growing Seed. Oct 19, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques and DJ Guacamole. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Oct 16, Clay Bell. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Oct 17, Gaeo Schell Trio with Adam Gay and Greg WyserPratte. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.772.5478.

Jasper Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oct 15, Jacob Green. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room Oct 14, Hot Grubb. Oct 15, Hunter and the Dirty Jacks.

Oct 16, McHugh and Devine.

Oct 17, the Pine Needles. Oct 18, the Rusty String Express.

Oct 21, Quiet Life and Cotton Jones. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro Oct 15, Twin Soles. Oct 16, Jess Petty. Oct 17, Don Olivet Jazz Trio. 16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

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Murphy’s Irish Pub Oct 16, Mike Mullen Trio. Oct 17, the Perfect Crime. Oct 18, McCoy Tyler Band. Oct 20, Tsunami. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Oct 16, Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Oct 17, Petty Theft.

23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Newman Auditorium Oct 18, 4pm, SRJC Chamber Music Concert Series with pianist David Korevaar. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.527.4372.

Occidental Center for the Arts Oct 18, 5pm, Bill Evans presents The Banjo in America. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater Oct 16, Ex’s with Benefits and the Bumblin’ Bones. 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Oct 14, Sound Garden. Oct 16, Chime Travelers. Oct 17, 11am, Duo Valle Luna. Oct 17, 8pm, the Thugz. Oct 18, 11am, Douglas Cross. Oct 18, 4pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Resurrection Parish Oct 18, 3:30pm, Christine Westhoff and Timothy Allen.

303 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Oct 17, Captain Paisley. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Oct 16, Out of the Blue. Oct 17, Dream Farmers. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson.

131 E First St, Cloverdale.

707.894.9610.

Spancky’s Oct 16, Flyover States. Oct 17, Paulie’s Garage. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. Thurs, 11pm, DJ Selecta Konnex.

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

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We’re All Crazy Here Tommy Castro’s mad skills drive new record Few artists can combine the meticulous musicianship and fiery passion of the blues like guitarist and bandleader Tommy Castro. The Bay Area resident and frontman of the recently formed Tommy Castro & the Painkillers throws a party to celebrate the release of his latest full-length album, Method to My Madness, with a concert on Oct. 16 in Napa.

The follow-up to 2014’s musically varied release The Devil You Know, Castro strips down the sound on Method and lets his backing band, keyboardist James Pace, bassist Randy McDonald and drummer Bowen Brown, shine with raw blues rhythms and Texas-style soul.

Recorded at Laughing Tiger Studio in San Rafael, Method to My Madness is Castro’s first foray into producing, and on tape he sticks to the basics of playing it live and having fun. Castro also wrote or cowrote 10 of the 12 tracks on the new record, and borrowed from B. B. King and Clarence Carter on the album’s two covers.

Method to My Madness comes out on Oct. 23, though copies will be on hand for the official record release party this Friday.

Opening the show is guitarist Mark Karan, best known for his time in Bob Weir’s RatDog. Tommy Castro & the Painkillers go mad on Friday, Oct. 16, at Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm $20–$40.

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Oct 16, Jacob Green Band.

Oct 17, the Real Diehl and Hot Zone Band. Oct 18, 4pm, the River City Band. Oct 18, 8pm, George Heagerty & Never the Same. Mon, Wed, DJ Miguel.

16246 First St, Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

Music ( 27 St John’s Episcopal Church Oct 18, 5pm, Celtic Evensong.

40 Fifth St, Petaluma.

No Name Bar

Oct 14, Old School Country Band. Oct 15, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Oct 16, Medicine Man. Oct 17, 5pm, Jamie Clark Band. Oct 17, 8pm. 707 Band. Oct 18, 5pm, Blues and BBQ with Stax City. Oct 21, Roadhouse Ramblers. Mon, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

707.795.5118.

Oct 14, Joe Kaplow. Oct 15, Michael LaMacchia Band. Oct 16, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Oct 17, Chris Saunders Band.

Oct 18, 3pm, Flowtilla. Oct 18, 8:30pm, Migrant Pickers and friends. Oct 21, Timothy O & Company. Mon, Kimrea and the Dreamdogs. Tues, open mic. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Whiskey Tip

Oct 14, Deborah Winters. Oct 15, Robert Overbury Duo. Oct 16, Eric Markowitz Trio. Oct 17, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet.

Oct 18, Susan Sutton Trio. Oct 20, Ken Cook. Oct 21, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Oct 16, North Bay Cabaret’s Shocktober. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

Zodiacs Oct 16, Deadphish Orchestra.

Oct 17, Will Bernard Band. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY Corte Madera Library Oct 15, Joseph Bacon and Helene Zindarsian. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

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Fenix Oct 15, Jeff Oster. Oct 16, Zydeco Flames. Oct 17, Fleetwood Mask. Oct 18, 11:30am, 3inTune. Oct 18, 6:30pm, Sherie Julianne. Oct 20, classical night with Paul Smith. Wed, Pro blues jam.

919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

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Oct 18, 11am, Andy Strain’s the Trombonist.

375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.389.4292.

Oct 15, DJ Dave. Oct 16, DJ Ron Sicat and the Cowtown Girls.

8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7878.

Sun, live music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

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Oct 15, Baby & the Luvies. Oct 16, Prezident Brown. Oct 17, Avocado Sundae Reunion. Oct 18, 4pm, the Dead League with the Webs. Oct 18, 8pm, Johnny Adams. Oct 20, Electro Soul Sessions II. Mon, open mic.

Wed, the Hump. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

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George’s Nightclub Oct 16, Sonora Tropicana. Oct 17, DJ Maroquien. Wed, George’s Jazz Time jam. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Oct 16, AZ/DZ. Oct 17, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra. Oct 18, 5pm, Griffin House with Tom Freund.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

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Panama Hotel Restaurant Oct 14, Donna D’Acuti. Oct 15, Deborah Winters. Oct 20, Swing Fever. Oct 21, the Jazz Roots Band. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Oct 14, Tom Finch Trio. Oct 15, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack.

Oct 16, Ann Halen. Oct 18, La Mandanga. Oct 20, Fresh Baked Blues. Oct 21, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Sound DJs. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Oct 18, the Bootleg Honeys.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Oct 14, Tommy Igoe and friends.

Oct 15, Stroke 9. Oct 16, Trails & Ways. Oct 17, the Great Mill Valley Gospel Show with Narada Michael Walden. Oct 18, 12pm, the Vivants. Oct 21, Dick Dale. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Oct 14, Eric DiBerardino. Oct 15, San Geronimo. Oct 16, Terrapin All-Stars with Grahame Lesh. Oct 17, Greg Loiacono and friends. Oct 19, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. Oct 20, Stu Allen and friends. Oct 21, Lazyman. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards Oct 17, Steel Jam. 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.

City Winery Napa Oct 16, Forejour. Oct 17, Dar Williams with Jenny O. Oct 18, Joan Armatrading with Matt Bednarsky. Sold-out. Oct 19, Dick Dale. Oct 21, Robbie Fulks with T Sisters. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Cornerstone Cellars Oct 18, 3pm, Eric Caballo. 6505 Washington St, Yountville.

707.945.0388.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Oct 15, Reggae City Band. Oct 16, Later Dayz. Oct 17, the Sorry Lot. Sun, DJ Aurelio. Tues, the Used Blues Band. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

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Oct 16, Windshield Cowboys.

Oct 18, Wendy DeWitt. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Oct 15, Nate Lopez. Oct 16, Craig Corona. Oct 17, Johnny Smith. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa.

707.320.9000.

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Oct 15, Los Flamencos del Pueblo. Oct 16, the 7th Sons.

Oct 17, Django Mack. Oct 18, Mazacote. Mon, Marco Sainz Trio. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Oct 14, Mike Annuzzi. Oct 15, Flamenco with Jason Wright and friends. Oct 16, Suspects of Soul. Oct 17, 8 Track Massacre.

Oct 21, Mike Greensill jazz.

530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

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Oct 16, Michael LaMacchia Trio.

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Oct 15, the Fabulous BioTones.

Sun, open mic. Mon, Monday Night Live with Epicenter

Uva Trattoria Oct 14, Dan & Margarita. Oct 15, 3 on a Match. Oct 16, Fundz Jazz. Oct 17, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels. Oct 18, Nate Lopez. Oct 21, Tom Duarte.

1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

Arts Events

Opera House Collective, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dia de Los Muertos Show,â&#x20AC;? works from Meg Regelous, Stephanie Jucker, Jason Sheldrick and others gets into the spirit of the Day of the Dead. 6pm. 145 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.774.6576.

SONOMA COUNTY Art Escape Through Nov 19, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books & Words,â&#x20AC;? exhibit includes over 40 entries featuring books, collage, photography, drawing, painting and more. 17474 Sonoma Hwy, Ste A, Sonoma.

707.938.5551.

Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Nov 29, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sculpted Fiber,â&#x20AC;? selection of two and three-dimensional contemporary fiber works by several renowned artists.

505 B St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

Calabi Gallery Through Oct 31, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other Worlds,â&#x20AC;? features recent paintings

by Michael Ramos and Tim Haworth as well as a selection of 20th-century works from the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. 456

Chroma Gallery Through Nov 14, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corners of the Mouth: The Art of Nourishment,â&#x20AC;? Bay Area artists exhibit works surrounding themes of food, drink and nourishment. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Through Oct 31, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Multimedia Works by Chris Adams,â&#x20AC;? the artist recreates the structural beauty of the earth from a satellite perspective. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

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

Graton Gallery Through Nov 1, â&#x20AC;&#x153;2 Susansâ&#x20AC;? exhibiting works by plein air painter Susan R Ball and abstract artist Susan Proehl.

9048 Graton Rd, Graton. TuesSat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4.

707.829.8912.

Guerneville Library Through Oct 17, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Collaboration,â&#x20AC;? new works from local artists.

14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Nov 22, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emerging

Through Oct 25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artistry in Wood,â&#x20AC;? annual exhibit brings together the best works of the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.579.1500.

Look Up Gallery Through Oct 27, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artists Are Like Water,â&#x20AC;? several artists display works inspired by a float down the Russian River.

16290 Main St, Guerneville. daily, 11 to 9. 415.640.8882.

Occidental Center for the Arts Through Nov 1, â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Paintings,â&#x20AC;? well-known local artists Adam Wolpert, Tony King and Bill Wheeler display their latest landscapes. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Wed, Oct 14 10:15amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:40pm 5:45-6:45pm 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm

Petaluma Historical Museum Through Nov 1, â&#x20AC;&#x153;El Dia del los Muertos,â&#x20AC;? exhibit is inspired by the Mexican holiday tradition, the Day of the Dead. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues.

707.778.4398.

Repose Gallery Through Oct 25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Les Fleurs Botanique,â&#x20AC;? group botanical show featuring locals artists.

Nina Antze, Nancy Wheeler Klippert, Elizabeth Peyton and Vi Strain. 130 S Main St, Sebastopol. Mon-Fri, 7 to 6; Sat, 8 to 6; Sun, 8 to 4.

707.861.9050.

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707.996.3115.

Through Nov 6, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Precious Metals,â&#x20AC;? new paintings

by James Armstrong is a sign of things to come. 326 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707-395-4646.

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Through Nov 8, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healdsburg Immigrants,â&#x20AC;? exploration of the opportunities and obstacles faced by Healdsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early immigrants along with contemporary immigrant profiles. 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.431.3325.

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Bay Model Visitor Center, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mosaics & Madrones,â&#x20AC;? watercolor exhibit by Muriel Schmalberg Ullman ranges in inspiration from Costa Brava in Spain to the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Mendocino County. 1pm. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.3871.

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Through May 30, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Peanuts Movie,â&#x20AC;? exhibit traces Peanuts from Schulzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pen to the new big-screen feature. Through Oct 18, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animating Comics,â&#x20AC;? exhibition celebrates the art of bringing comics to life and features rarely displayed production cels from awardwinning animated comics, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanuts.â&#x20AC;?. Through Dec 13, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating 65 Years of Peanuts,â&#x20AC;? See how your favorite characters developed and changed in this installation celebrating 65 years of Peanuts comics. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5.

707.579.4452.

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

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Oct 18, “Sonoma County Art Trails Preview Exhibition,” featuring the work of all 164 participating artists.

282 S High St, Sebastopol.

Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4.

707.829.4797.

SoCo Coffee Through Oct 31, “Kenneth Pelletier Paintings,” fine oil paintings by the Sonoma County artist display. 1015 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.433.1660.

Sonoma Community Center Through Oct 30, “Spotlight on Faculty,” the center shows watercolors and ceramics by faculty members Dick Cole and Chic Lotz respectively. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. Daily, 7:30am to 11pm. 707.938.4626.

Studio 35 Through Oct 26, “Soaring Over Sonoma,” local artists display their aerial artwork. 35 Patten St, Sonoma. Thurs and Fri, 11 to 8; Sat-Mon, 11 to 5.

707.934.8145.

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Celebrate the best Sonoma has to offer– fine wines, whiskey tasting by Sonoma County Distilling Co., and farm-to-table cuisine prepared by the award-winning chefs at Ramekins.

Wear your dancing boots for line dance instruction and dancing to Tina Michelle & the Rhinestone Cowboys.

Ticket purchase can be made through our secure website: giantstepsriding.ejoinme.org/barndance The Barn at Tyge William Cellars Cornerstone Sonoma 23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center is dedicated to providing life-changing therapies to people with disabilities through therapeutic riding and related equine assisted activities. Giant Steps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Through Nov 1, “An Introduction to Southern California Birds,” artist Keith Rocka Knittel’s work, consisting of drawings and a sculpture, uses migrating birds to mirror the new American west.

14045 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville.

The Back House Gallery at Heebe Jeebe Through Nov 1, “Dreams de los Muertos,” artist Marc Schmid shows off his scratchboard works and captures a connection to those who have passed, in the spirit of Dia de los Muertos. 46 Kentucky St, Petaluma. MonSat: 10 to 6; Sun 10:30 to 5.

707.773.3222.

University Art Gallery Through Oct 25, “Focus on Photography,” selections from the Gallus Sweet Collection include thoughtprovoking works by famous photographers such as Ansel Adams. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4.

707.664.2295.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Nov 13, “Fire and Water,” 1337 Gallery shows art inspired by the elemental powers of fire, water or both.

1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bolinas Museum Through Nov 14, “Tom Killion: California’s Wild Edge,” the artist’s original woodcuts of the coast, Mt. Tamalpais, trees and mountains are on display.

48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330.

Depot Bookstore & Cafe Through Oct 30, “Mt. Tamalpais,” oil paintings by Northern California artists working in the colorist tradition. 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.2665.

Gallery Route One Through Oct 25, “Graveson & Morvitz: Alchemy / Memory,” Tim Graveson shows his large-scale images while Morvitz displays drawings and poems based on 16th-century European alchemy books. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Lucas Valley Community Center Through Oct 24, “Images from the Inside,” artwork created by incarcerated artists who want to give back is organized by Prison Arts Touching Hearts and benefits underserved children in Marin. 1201 Idylberry Rd, San Rafael.

Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Oct 24, “The Left Coast,” artists from the West Coast show some love for their home states, with multimedia works addressing varied local topics. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4.

415.454.9561.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Oct 22, “Four Elements,” photography show is juried by Stuart Schwartz.

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

415.388.4331.

Ruth Livingston Studio Through Oct 31, “Through My Prism,” Jennifer White Kuri’s solo exhibit features mixed media and paintings, ranging from late 1970s to the

present. 74 Main St, Tiburon.

415.435.5264.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Oct 29, “Elan Kamesar Solo Exhibit,” printmaker is inspired by traditional and folkloric art forms. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Seager Gray Gallery Through Nov 4, “Memories from the Backlot,” exhibition from artist Inez Storer tells vivd life stories through painting and collage. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

NAPA COUNTY Napa Main Library Through Nov 2, “Oils by Carlos Nieto III,” the Colombian-born and Los Angeles-raised artists displays a series of works inspired by the Day of the Dead. 580 Coombs St, Napa.

Mon-Thurs, 10 to 9; Fri-Sat, 10 to 6. 707.253.4070.

Comedy Amateur Standup Competition Watch locals give it a go with a mic, or sign up yourself. Oct 18, 7pm. $5. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.4626.

Michael Kosta Rising standup star has been seen on Comedy Central. Oct 21, 8pm. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

Jimmy Tatro The YouTube star presents his one-man show, “Memoirs of a College Dropout.” Oct 16, 9pm. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

Events Brush Creek Montessori Fall Festival Community event includes food, music and activities celebrating independent education. Oct 16, 4pm. Free.

Brush Creek Montessori School, 1569 Brush Creek Rd, Santa Rosa.

Corrick’s Centennial Celebration The long-running shop in downtown Santa Rosa offers a month of festivities, special

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Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza

Annual benefit art auction and soiree boasts intimate seated dinner, live and silent art auctions, festive cocktails, premier Napa wines, unconventional performances and live music. Oct 17, 5pm. $300. di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991.

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Goblin Jamboree Family Fundraiser

Celebrate Santa Rosa earning a “Fair Trade Town” designation with live music and salsa dancing. Oct 17, 1pm. Free. Old Courthouse Square, Mendocino Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets, Santa Rosa.

giveaways and promotions, live music, an art opening, and featured memorabilia from throughout the store’s long history. Through Oct 31.

Corrick’s, 637 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.546.2424.

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The Museum transforms into a family-friendly spooktacular Halloween wonderland complete with pony rides, petting zoo, games, live entertainment and more. Oct 17-18. $17. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito.

415.339.3900.

Italian Rootstock Festival Family-friendly day of Italian ambiance includes food, folk music, arts and crafts and kids activities. Oct 17, 1pm. Santa Rosa Vintner Square, 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

LumaFest An open house and community education fair extending throughout the SRJC Petaluma campus. Oct 17, 11am. Free.

SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma.

707.778.3974.

National Bioneers Conference Notable speakers and

Create art over cocktails with your friends, guided by a professional artist and party host. Wed through Oct 28. $45.

Annie O’s Music Hall, 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, paintnite.com.

Santa Rosa Fair Trade Town Celebration

Santa Rosa Mystic Fair Third annual event includes a variety of alternative healing and holistic vendors, a huge range of arts and handmade crafts, performances by The Grateful Siren Belly Fusion Dancers and Bear’s Belly and more. Oct 17-18, 10am-5pm.

Free. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa, santarosamysticfair.com.

Sonoma County Art Trails Enjoy the abundance of creative talent Sonoma County has to offer by visiting the professional studios of more than 170 artists. Maps and catalogs available at sonomacountyarttrails.org.

Through Oct 18. Sonoma County, multiple locations, Sonoma.

Annual variety show includes a costume parade at intermission and prizes. Oct 17-18, 2pm. $9-$11. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma.

707.996.9756.

Comedy Shorts Featuring short films from SF, North Bay and East Bay filmmakers performing in the upcoming Sonoma Laughfest.

Oct 16, 8pm. $10. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.4626.

CULT Film Series CULT honors the late Wes Craven all month, this week showing “The Serpent & the Rainbow” and “The Last House on the Left” in a double bill. Oct 15, 7pm. $10. Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.525.8909.

Education, Inc Premier screening of documentary film examining the privatization of public school districts in every region of America is followed by a discussion. Oct 15, 5:30pm.

Free. Third Street Cinema Six, 620 Third St, Santa Rosa.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers The 1978 classic starring Donald Sutherland and Leonard Nimoy screens as part of the Vintage Films series. Oct 19, 7pm. $9.

Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Italian Film Festival Annual fest screens critically acclaimed

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Italian films over the course of the fall with special guests and more. Sat-Sun through Nov 7. $15-$112 full pass. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

Eight selected films exhibit a glimpse of Jewish life with universal human themes from countries around the world.

Through Nov 17. $10 and up.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.528.4244.

Losing Ground

Troll 2

Groundbreaking 1982 romance explores women’s sexualty, modern marriage and the life of artist and scholars. One of the first major studio films written and directed by a black woman. Fri, Oct 16, 7pm and Sun, Oct 18, 4pm. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606.

The famously “best worst movie” of all time gets a screening. Dress as your favorite character and win passes to the upcoming Sonoma Laughfest. Oct 17, 8pm. $10. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.4626.

Mill Valley Film Festival

Food & Drink

Sir Ian McKellen is honored with a lifetime achievement award as the 38th annual event brings critically acclaimed films and filmmakers to various venues throughout Marin County. Info at www.mvff.com. Through Oct 18. Marin County, various locations, Marin.

Music Documentary Night Rare documentary and concert films are presented by David Whitney, music teacher at West Marin School, in this monthly series. Oct 15, 7pm. by donation. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1075.

Outwatch YouthQuake

Elvis Costello

A coming out film festival.

Oct 17. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

Friday Oct 23, 8pm

Francisco Jimenez

Petaluma International Film Festival

Tuesday Nov 3, 12pm

Karen McNeil

Tuesday, Dec 1, 12pm

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Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival

Seventh annual event showcases independent films from around the world, with several filmmakers in attendance and more. Oct 16-18. $12/$180 full pass.

Boulevard Cinemas, 200 C St, Petaluma. 707.762.SHOW.

Ramen & Tampopo A screening of the much-loved film “Tampopo” with dinner by Ramen Gaijin. Oct 19, 6pm. $40.

SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Barely Legal presents film screening with live shadow cast. Oct 17, 7:30pm. $10.

Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Bento Box Workshop Taught by Mariko Grady of Aeden Foods and Robin Koda of Koda Farms. Oct 17, 10am. $75. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Charity Prime Rib Dinner Hosted by the Italian Catholic Federation’s Santa Rosa branch. Advance tickets only.

Oct 17, 6pm. $20. Scottish Rite Center, 600 Acacia Ln, Santa Rosa. 707.526.6108.

Mezcal Tasting Fundraising evening of Mezcal and food pairings led by experts. Oct 15, 6pm. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.

Wooden Boat Oktoberfest Fundraising event features bratwurst, polka, boats and beer. Oct 16, 6:30pm. Spaulding Wooden Boat Center, Foot of Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

415.332.3179.

For Kids The Keenan School of Dance Now accepting fall enrollments in classes for all skill levels and ages four to teenagers.

Wed through Oct 28. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.542.1367.

Send Your Kid to the Rock Five-session intermediate photography workshop for youth includes an expedition

to Alcatraz Island. Wed, 3pm. through Nov 11. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569.

Lectures Contemporary Classics Book discussion group led

by Patricia Holt examines “Department of Speculation”

by Jenny Offill. Oct 20, 6:30pm. $20. Point Reyes Books, 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1542.

Global Community Group Network of Noetic Sciences Andrea Livingstone talks current projects worldwide and lead discussion and dialogue designed to help influence the future course of Noetic Community Group focus. Oct 15, 7pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo.

415.305.4250.

The Magic of Indigo Learn about this natural plant-based dye and bring a white shirt to transform into a colorful work. Oct 17, 1pm. $20. Napa Valley Art Supplies, 3250 California Blvd, Napa.

707.224.2775.

Pinching the Lifeline Water, land and human rights intersect in this panel talk moderated by Sonoma journalist and environmental activist David Bolling. Oct 17, 4pm. Free w/ admission.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.939.SVMA.

Shiro Otani The master ceramicist demonstrates his technique, presents a slideshow and offers his original pottery for sale. Oct 18, 3pm. $30. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

Tantalizing Travel Tales Three-part series features renowned writers presenting their tales of adventure. Tues, Oct 20, 7pm. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.389.4292.

With Wakened Hands Woodworking pioneer James Krenov is celebrated by Laura Mays, with a reception. Oct 15, 6:30pm. $10-$15. History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

707.579.1500.

Readings Book Passage

Readers’ Books Oct 17, 2pm, “A Vintage Year for Insider Trading” with Liz Monnet. Oct 19, 7pm, “Tangled Vines” with Frances Dinkelspiel.

130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Oct 17, 7pm, “Wasted: Murder in the Recycle Berkeley Yard” with John Byrne Barry. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Oct 16, 4pm, “Goodbye Stranger” with Rebecca Stead.

Oct 18, 2pm, “The Resilient Investor” with Christopher Peck.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Coffee Catz

Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books

Oct 18, 12:30pm, Poetry Open Mic with Sher and John Christian. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.6600.

Oct 17, 7pm, “The Good Cooks Book” with Michele Anna Jordan. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

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Oct 15, 5pm, “Secret Coders” with Gene Luen Yang. Oct 16, 12pm, “Flood of Fire” with Amitav Ghosh, a literary lunch.

Oct 18, 2pm, “The Princess in Black” with Shannon and Dean Hale. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

Oct 19, 7pm, “Dollar Democracy” with Peter Mathews, presented

by Project Censored. $10.

707.874.2695. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Historic Olema Schoolhouse Oct 17, 2pm, “The Violet Bakery Cookbook” with Claire Ptak, reading and tasting is presented by Pt Reyes Books. $40. 9840 State Route 1, Olema.

Jack London State Park Oct 17, 1pm, “Jack London: A Writer’s Fight for a Better America” with Cecelia Tichi, book release party. Free / $10 per car parking. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen 707.938.5216.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Oct 17, 2pm, “Ivy + Bean” with Annie Barrows. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Petaluma Historical Museum Oct 16, 6pm, El Dia de los Muertos Poetry of Remembrance, including poets and community readers with a potluck dinner. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma 707.778.4398.

Point Reyes Presbyterian Church Oct 18, 3pm, “Allow Nothing to Worry You” with Inez Storer, presented by Pt Reyes Books.

Theater Abraham Lincoln’s Big Gay Dance Party

delightful true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. Through Oct 18. $14-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.456.9555.

Leading Ladies North Bay Stage Company presents the hilarious cross dressing comedy by Ken Ludwig. Through Oct 18. $26.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

The Light in the Piazza The sophisticated musical transports audiences to Italy’s Tuscan countryside circa 1950.

Through Oct 25. $16-$26.

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

Pinocchio Actors’ Theater for Children presents an adaptation of the classic tale of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. Oct 16-25. $5. Steele Lane Community Center. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.256.8062.

Quartet The new play, about two couples reminiscing on their relationships, features four of Napa Valley’s favorite actors; Gay Nathan, Nancy Morrell, Bill Tantau and Jack Stuart. Oct 1718. $20-$25. White Barn, 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St Helena.

707.251.8715.

This modern play about politicians, media and campaign staff descending on small town controversy is full of campy silly burlesque with LBGT themes and audience participation. Oct 15-24. $5-$17.

Evert B. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Sin, Sex & the CIA

The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Three actors irreverently zip through the sex, violence, murder and miracles of the Old and New testaments Through Oct 25. $10-$25. Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Rd, Windsor.

“One quick drink” becomes an emotional roller coaster of hilarity and despair in Marin Actor’s Workshop’s new production of the classic drama.

Through Oct 24. $22-$25.

Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.279.2287.

Blithe Spirit The smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages follows cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, remarried but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife. Oct 16-Nov 8. $15-$32. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Glorious!

Ross Valley Players kick off their theatrical season with the

Satirical romp feature inept secret agents and secret meetings that pokes fun at American diplomacy and hypocrisy. Through Oct 18. $12$18. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.

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Oct 14, 7pm, “Flood of Fire” with Amitav Ghosh. Oct 15, 7pm, “The Steal Like an Artist Journal “ with Austin Kleon. Oct 16, 7pm, “The Song Machine” with John Seabrook. Oct 17, 1pm, “Come, Let Me Guide You” with Susan Krieger. Oct 17, 4pm, “The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships” with Neil Strauss. Oct 18, 1pm, “Still Time” with Jean Hegland.

Oct 18, 4pm, “The Right Wrong Thing” with Ellen Kirschman.

Oct 19, 7pm, “Thirteen Ways of Looking” with Colum McCann.

Oct 20, 7pm, “Erratic Facts” with Kay Ryan. Oct 21, 7pm, “Fortune Smiles” with Adam Johnson. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

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Some firefighters use a wetter kind of water than the rest of us. It contains a small amount of biodegradable foam that makes it 10 times more effective in dousing blazes.

With this as your cue, I suggest you work on making your emotions “wetter” than usual. By that I mean the following: When your feelings arise, give them your reverent attention. Marvel at how mysterious they are. Be grateful for how much life force they endow you with. Whether they are relatively “negative” or “positive,” regard them as interesting revelations that provide useful information and potential opportunities for growth.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is a BBC TV mini-series set in the early 19th century. It’s the fictional story of a lone wizard, Mr. Norrell, who seeks to revive the art of occult magic so as to accomplish practical works, like helping the English navy in its war against the French navy. Norrell is pleased to find an apprentice, Jonathan Strange, and draws up a course of study for him. Norrell tells Strange that the practice of magic is daunting, “but the study is a continual delight.” If you’re interested in taking on a similar challenge, Gemini, it’s available.

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LEO (July 23–August 22) You would be wise to rediscover and revive your primal innocence. If you can figure out how to shed a few shreds of your sophistication and a few slivers of your excess dignity, you will literally boost your intelligence. That’s why I’m inviting you to explore the kingdom of childhood, where you can encounter stimuli that will freshen and sweeten your adulthood. Your upcoming schedule could include jumping in mud puddles, attending parties with imaginary friends, having uncivilized fun with wild toys and drinking boisterously from fountains of youth.

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VIRGO (August 23–September 22) While still a young man, Virgo author Leo Tolstoy wrote that “I have not met one man who is morally as good as I am.” He lived by a strict creed. “Eat moderately” was one of his “rules of life,” along with “Walk for an hour every day.”

Others were equally stern: “Go to bed no later than 10 o’clock,” “Only do one thing at a time” and “Disallow flights of imagination unless necessary.” He did provide himself with wiggle room, however. One guideline allowed him to sleep two hours during the day. Another specified that he could visit a brothel twice a month.

I’d love for you to be inspired by Tolstoy’s approach, Virgo. Now is a favorable time to revisit your own rules of life. As you refine and recommit yourself to these fundamental disciplines, be sure to give yourself enough slack.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Many astronomers believe that our universe began with the Big Bang. An inconceivably condensed speck of matter exploded, eventually expanding into thousands of billions of stars. It must have been a noisy event, right?

Actually, no. Astronomers estimate that the roar of the primal eruption was just 120 decibels—less than the volume of a live rock concert. I suspect that you are also on the verge of your own personal Big Bang, Libra.

It, too, will be relatively quiet for the amount of energy it unleashes.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

For now, you are excused from further work on the impossible tasks that have been grinding you down. You may take a break from the unsolvable riddles and cease your exhaustive efforts. And if you would also like to distance yourself from the farcical jokes the universe has been playing, go right ahead. To help enforce this transition, I hereby authorize you to enjoy a time of feasting and frolicking, which will serve as an antidote to your baffling trials. And I hereby declare that you have been as successful at weathering these trials as you could possibly be, even if the concrete proof of that is not yet entirely visible.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) One afternoon in September, I was hiking along a familiar path in the woods. As I passed my favorite grandmother oak, I spied a thick, six-foot-long snake loitering on the trail in front of me. In hundreds of previous visits, I had never before seen a creature bigger than a mouse. The serpent’s tail was hidden in the brush, but its head looked more like a harmless gopher snake’s than a dangerous rattler’s. I took the opportunity to sing it three songs. It stayed for the duration, then slipped away after I finished. What a great omen! The next day, I made a tough but liberating decision to leave behind a good part of my life so as to focus more fully on a great part. With or without a snake sighting, Sagittarius, I foresee a comparable breakthrough for you sometime soon.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Canadian author Margaret Atwood has finished a new manuscript. It’s called Scribbler Moon. But it won’t be published as a book until the year 2114. Until then, it will be kept secret, along with the texts of many other writers who are creating work for a “Future Library.” The project’s director is conceptual artist Katie Paterson, who sees it as a response to George Orwell’s question, “How could you communicate with the future?” With this as your inspiration, Capricorn, try this exercise: Compose five messages you would you like to deliver to the person you will be in 2025.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Every hour of your life, millions of new cells are born to replace old cells that are dying. That’s why many parts of your body are composed of an entirely different collection of cells than they were years ago. If you are 35, for example, you have replaced your skeleton three times. Congratulations! Your creativity is spectacular, as is your ability to transform yourself. Normally these instinctual talents aren’t nearly as available to you in your efforts to recreate and transform your psyche, but they are now. In the coming months, you will have extraordinary power to revamp and rejuvenate everything about yourself, not just your physical organism.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) The coming weeks will not be a favorable time to seek out allies you don’t even like that much or adventures that provide thrills you have felt a thousand times before.

But the near future will be an excellent time to go on a quest for your personal version of the Holy Grail, a magic carpet, the key to the kingdom, or an answer to the Sphinx’s riddle. In other words, Pisces, I advise you to channel your yearning toward experiences that steep your heart with a sense of wonder. Don’t bother with anything that degrades, disappoints or desensitizes you.

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