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Dear Friend, I wanted to let everyone know what happened while I was in college. It was a moment that changed my life forever. But before I tell you about my experience, I wanted to tell you my story from the start. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter, I’m the guy in the middle, Dr. Taatjes. You know when I meet people in town and they usually say, “Oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Taatjes. You’ve been in Petaluma for years…” Well, that’s me. Twenty-seven years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. Let me tell you my story.

I was studying pre-Med in college, in hopes of becoming a medical doctor. Things were looking up, and life was good, until things took a turn for the worse. I began to have terrible back and stomach problems. For a young guy, I felt pretty rotten. My back hurt so badly that I had a hard time even concentrating in class. I was miserable. The medical doctors tried different drugs, but they only made me feel like I was in a “cloud.” I was just not getting better. A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor did an my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I got relief, and I soon was off all medication. It worked so well that I decided, then and there, to become a chiropractor myself.

Now for my kids, Hayden and Henry. They have been under chiropractic care their entire lives. And, unlike most other kids in their class, they never get the “common” childhood illnesses like ear infections, asthma and allergies. In fact, they have never taken a drug in their lives. And they are now 19 and 21!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their back problems and stomach problems. They come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. If drugs make people well, then those who take the most should be the healthiest, but that simply isn’t the case. With chiropractic

Dr. Taajes with his sons we don’t add anything to the body or take anything from it. We find interference in the nervous system and remove it thus enhancing the healing capacities of the body. We get tremendous results…it really is as simple as that. Here’s what some of my patients had to say:

“I have had a problem with migraines as well as low back pain. Even after seeing doctors and other health professionals, the pains remained. After coming to Dr. Joel, they have helped tremendously. They even take away my migraines. They’re great!” (Judy E.) “I came in pending laser surgery for two herniated discs. Over a few months here the need for surgery subsided, and the pain has subsided to a mild discomfort with occasional morning stiffness. Over all, I feel better visit after visit. It’s a gradual process.” (Jaime O.) Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. Find out for yourself and benefit from an AMAZING OFFER. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount

for chiropractic. When you bring in this article between March 2, 2016 through April 6, 2016, you will receive my entire new patient exam for $27. That’s with x-rays, exam, report of findings…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $ 350 elsewhere. Great care at a great fee…

Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications… I’m a graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic who regularly goes to monthly educational chiropractic seminars. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to neighbors that you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care.

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The 5th Degree There are a number of inaccuracies in your writing (“Taking the 5th,” March 9), including that Noreen Evans never lived in Bennett Valley, she is not endorsed by all the supervisors except Gore, and she has not bought a house in West County. Jack Piccinini did not drop out after Hopkins joined the race, since Lynda Hopkins launched her campaign before Evans or Piccinini. What is true, though, is that Evans won with 70 percent of the vote in the 5th District

in her last election. She is not exactly a newcomer to this area or to these people. Oh, and she is endorsed by four of the five Sebastopol City Council members because they have worked with her and know how competent and dedicated she is.

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issues like a living wage, affordable housing, unlimited winery events, roads and transportation, conservation, etc., nor does it explain the focus of the organizations supporting the candidates. Unfortunately, it reminds me of the recent Republican “debates,” in which there is no discussion of substantive issues.

TONY WHITE

While engaging, this description of the 5th District campaign does not explain where either candidate stands on crucial

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I was so hoping for a balanced analysis of this crucial race and am quite disappointed that it is not what it is.

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Jonah Raskin responds: It is true that Noreen Evans didn’t buy a house in Sebastopol, as I asserted. She is renting there. But she did own a house on Flat Rock Circle in Santa Rosa. She purchased it in March 2015 and sold it in February 2016. As for endorsements, Sonoma County supervisors Susan Gorin and Shirlee Zane have endorsed Evans; James Gore has endorsed Lynda Hopkins; David Rabbitt and Efren Carrillo have not endorsed a candidate.

In the months I conducted research, I learned that many voters perceive Evans as a political operative who runs for the sake of running, as much as for a set of ideals. At the same time, many voters see Hopkins as a stealth candidate who represents the wine and grape industry, and that she threatens to steal the show that rightly belongs to Evans. The actual differences between the two candidates may not be as great as their supporters believe. They both want to preserve the coast and defend the rights of working people. The intention of the article was to draw attention to Hopkins and her campaign because she is a newcomer who looks to President Franklin Roosevelt for inspiration and who wants a “new New Deal” for Sonoma County, which means better roads, improved infrastructure and early childhood education.

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To Be a Man

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volunteer at San Quentin State Prison in a restorative justice program. Many of the men there are lifers, long-term prisoners without much hope of getting out any time soon. I have listened to many stories, many tales of pain and regret. A common thread for all these guys has been “if I only knew then what I know now, maybe things would have turned out differently.” If this is true, then it is up to us to try and make it happen. What does it mean to be a man? I am sure if I was a young male these days and was bombarded by images on TV, social media and movies, I would be confused and perhaps dangerously misinformed. It’s a time of false bravado and lack of experience combined with the incessant marketing of products promising to make you popular and successful. Peer pressure, poor education, lack of opportunity, few positive role models and generational poverty all conspire against young men. That is the reality faced by many of them today. I hope you can join me on Saturday, March 19, at Congregation Shomrei Torah (2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa) at 7:30pm for a free screening of The Mask You Live In. It is a powerful film that follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. The film and follow-up panel explain how we as a society can raise a healthier generation of young males. The panel includes Oakland schoolteacher Ashanti Branch, founder of the Ever Forward Club, which provides support for African American and Latino males who are not achieving their potential. Also on the panel will be Karlot Canto from Men Evolving Nonviolently, a local group that addresses issues of male anger against family members. A number of community organizations involved in mental health will be on hand to provide information and support. Bruce Berkowitz is co-chair of Shomrei Torah’s social action committee. Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.

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LONG SHOT TO GOT A SHOT Bernie Sanders’ victory in Michigan has thrown arguments about Hillary Clinton’s inevitable

nomination up for debate.

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Could Bernie Sanders take the California primary with the North Bay’s help? BY TOM GOGOLA

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f he wins tonight, we could go to June.” That was Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile on CNN the night of Bernie Sanders’ upset in the Michigan primary on March 8. Defying all expectations—even his own—Sanders beat Hillary Clinton by two points in a race that mainstream go-to pollsters such as Nate Silver said he would lose by 20 points, and perhaps more, just the day before the primary.

Brazile’s comment on CNN was code for “This might not be resolved until California,” whose primary is on June 7 and where 546 delegates are up for grabs in the Democratic primary. There are three months to go, and numerous states will vote between now and then, but Sanders’ Michigan upset put the tactical and tautological “inevitability” argument about Hillary Clinton into play— something that nobody saw coming, least of all the twodozen California Democratic

superdelegates who have already pledged their support, and their vote, to Clinton. So could Sanders actually win in California on his way to an upset win over Clinton for the nomination? And could Sanders’ deep support in the Bay Area help push him over the top? A recent breakdown of Federal Election Commission figures shows that his supporters in Oakland and San Francisco have sent almost $900,000 to Sanders’ small-bucksonly campaign. The most recent polls in California have him in the

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neighborhood of 10 points down from Clinton, but if the wildly errant polling data in the lead-up to Michigan is any indication, 10 points is well within the margin of statistical error in an election cycle where every prediction has been subject to debate, and is sometimes just flat wrong. “Of course Bernie can win California,” says Bill Curry, a former speechwriter for Bill Clinton and two-time candidate for governor in Connecticut. Curry, now a political analyst and columnist, notes that polling data on Clinton and Sanders shows that primary voters are with Bernie on the issues—universal healthcare, support for a living wage, an end to pay-to-play politics—and he’s got her beat by a long shot on the favorability factor. “But she has convinced them that she has a better chance of winning.” Yet all bets are off after the Michigan upset, and that includes the Golden State. “California coming in at the end of the line,” says Curry, “it wasn’t expected to be important six months ago on the Democratic side.” The question is whether Sanders’ “political revolution” can find its reflection in the delegate count in time for the Democratic convention in Philadelphia this July. One takeaway from Michigan is that, while Donald Trump may claim to speak for the Nixonian bloc of “silent majority” voters, not only are his supporters not especially silent, they’re not the majority, either—the violent minority is more like it. The voters who pushed Sanders over the top in Michigan may represent an actual silent majority that doesn’t get picked up in polling, Curry says, and is made up of disfranchised citizens who have ditched politics altogether. “The poor, white working class has fled the civic life of the nation,” Curry says. It’s those voters who are emerging as a possible key to the race, as the “inevitability” argument gets chipped away by Sanders and his slow-roll delegate count (and by Clinton’s gaffes, such as her unspeakably moronic comments about AIDS and the Reagans last week). At last count,

the direction of two-term U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman. Last year, I asked Huffman who he was supporting in the Democratic primary, and the popular, progressive-minded congressman said he’d be supporting Clinton. She was going to be the nominee, Huffman reasoned, even as he praised Sanders for bringing a raft of welcome populist ideas into the campaign. Solomon, who ran against Huffman in 2012, is suggesting that the congressman reconsider his support for Clinton, especially given that the “inevitability” argument has been taken down a peg or two in Sanders’ big-state win in Michigan. “He should withdraw his premature endorsement and

a decision about whom he will endorse for president. That’s not a problem for North Bay Sanders supporters Anna Givens and Alice Chan. They are lead organizers in the Coalition for Grassroots Progress, founded during Solomon’s run for congress in 2012. Last fall, the organization embarked on a campaign where volunteers were asked to knock on a hundred doors in their neighborhoods to ascertain and encourage support for Bernie Sanders’ presidential run. The organization is poised to kick off another 100-door-knock campaign at the end of March, which may give some indication about whether or not there is a growing base of support for Sanders—whether people are ready to vote with their hopes for

‘There’s a huge amount of organized enthusiasm for Sanders in this area,’ says Bernie supporter Anna Givens. pledge for Hillary Clinton at the convention and see how we vote in the June primary,” Solomon says. Huffman was unavailable for comment. According to our friends at Wikipedia, the two-dozen uncommitted superdelegates in California include Gov. Jerry Brown and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi’s daughter, Christine Paule Pelosi, a political strategist and DNC member, has pledged her vote to Clinton, as have U.S. senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, and U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, the other North Bay congressman. Given that Thompson rolls as a conservative “blue dog” Democrat, a switcheroo to Sanders is nearly inconceivable in his case. As for Brown, spokesman Evan Westrup says via email that the governor has yet to make

a political revolution over their fears of a Trump planet. “I expect that there will be a difference between the fall and now,” says Givens, who lives in Santa Rosa. “There’s a huge amount of organized enthusiasm for Sanders in this area.” Chan, a Sebastopol resident, says she is hopeful that Sanders can turn the corner with a big push from Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties, where enthusiasm for Sanders runs high. “People pay more attention to what their neighbors say to them than they do to glossy fliers in the mailbox,” says Chan of the group’s outreach. “Neighbor-to-neighbor is the best way to change people’s minds.” But journalist and political campaign veteran Al Giordano isn’t so sure Sanders can take the Golden State. There are too many uncertainties, and too much time before the primary to make a call.

Giordano produces an electionseason newsletter for subscribers, and so far in 2016 he has accurately projected the winner in 19 of 20 Democratic primaries and caucuses. “California is almost three months away, so it’s a bit early to tell,” Giordano says. “A big factor will be if Trump has it sewn up before then, in which case independent voters will take Democratic ballots for Bernie instead. It’s also highly possible that Clinton will already have 50-percent-plus of the delegates, so it will be irrelevant, and a Sanders victory would be much like Clinton’s California one eight years ago—symbolic but meaningless. Unless he gets the Trump-Kasich independents voting for him, it’s a tough road because Latinos and black voters are irreversibly against [Sanders].” There’s another California voting bloc out there that might be smoldering in the wings for Sanders—call it the sativa majority: the pro-legalization brigades of recreational cannabis users who will no doubt come out in favor of this year’s legalization initiative in California. Sanders supports legalization of cannabis; Clinton, like her husband before her, is not inhaling the legalization fumes. Solomon agrees that Sanders’ support for cannabis legalization could push more Californians his way, given that cannabis is just another issue where “Bernie has been way ahead of the progressive curve.” It’s all very intriguing, but to remain competitive until the California vote, says Curry, Sanders will have to put in a good showing in delegate-rich Florida and Ohio. Voters in those states, and in Missouri, North Carolina and Illinois, were casting ballots as this paper was put to bed on Tuesday. The polls in Ohio had tightened in Bernie’s favor in the lead-up to primary day. “He doesn’t have to win, but he does have to make them somewhat close,” Curry says. “If he wins either of those, then no states are out of reach. It will help him enormously to pull out another early victory, another surprise.”

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Clinton had 1,231 delegates to Sanders’ 576. The winning candidate will need to amass 2,383 delegates. The push for Bernie is already on in California, even if the vote is three months away. There are numerous events scheduled by supporters in coming days and weeks, lots of phone-banking and door-knocking all over Northern California. This Thursday, March 17, the Western Gate [R]evolutionary Teahouse in far-flung Lagunitas is hosting a pro-Bernie phone-andcomputer night of outreach to potential supporters. One challenge for Sanders supporters and activists in California is to try to get already committed superdelegates to reconsider their support for presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton—not an easy task, given the tendency of liberal voters to view this election through a lens of fear, if not outright terror, at the prospects of any GOP candidate making it to the White House. In that rubric, Hillary is viewed as a “safe” bet for president. There are about four-dozen superdelegates in California, comprising elected officials at the national level and members of the Democratic National Committee. To date, the superdelegates are basically split down the middle: half have supported Clinton, while half remain uncommitted. None have thrown down for Sanders, at least not yet. “We are out in front on this,” says Norman Solomon, the West Marin author, former congressional candidate and longtime critic of the pernicious and corrupting influence of corporate money in politics. Bay Area elected leaders, he says, need to be coaxed away from their predictable fealty to Democratic Party establishment expectations, especially now that Clinton’s nomination is emerging as something less than a foregone conclusion. “We know from experience . . . that the heads of the Sonoma and Marin Central Democratic Committee are going to go with the national party hierarchy,” Solomon says, as he points his waggishly progressive finger in

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HEROES

very year at the Bohemian, we put on our thinking caps to come up with a new and novel way to present our annual Best Of issue, our biggest of the year. The issue celebrates what we think are the best people, places and things in Sonoma and Napa counties. And it’s not just what we think, it’s what you think. The issue reveals the results of our annual readers’ poll, who and what you think makes the North Bay so great. This year, we settled on the theme of “Heroes,” in the classic Greek sense of the term. Our fantastic cover art and inside illustrations were painted by Shotsie Gorman, an enormously talented Sonoma County tattoo artist. The cover image depicts Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom,

the arts, civilization, courage and inspiration. Since our Best Of issue is a celebration of all the creative people and inspirational places and businesses in our corner of the world, we thought Athena was perfect for the cover. Inside, Shotsie drew gods and goddesses to represent our six Best Of categories—Culture, Food and Drink, Recreation, Romance, Family and Everyday. With a nod to the late David Bowie, congratulations to everyone who won a Best Of award this year, and thanks to everyone who voted. You’re the heroes who make the North Bay what it is. And thanks, too, to our writers for this issue, Tom Gogola, James Knight, Charlie Swanson and Flora Tsapovsky. —Stett Holbrook, editor

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Thank you for naming us the best hospital. We are honored. Thank you, Bohemian readers, for naming Queen of the Valley Medical Center the best hospital in the North Bay in 2016. And while we’re honored with this recognition, we understand what really matters to you — your good health. At Queen of the Valley Medical Center, we are committed to helping you stay healthy and making the most of your life. Every moment of it.

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Now Serving Food Beer & Wine! MEET A FRIEND GRAB A BITE WATCH A MOVIE Bruschetta • Paninis • Soups • Salads • Shareables 8 Beers on Tap • Wine by the Glass & Bottle Cafe Open Daily Noon-10pm * Movie Optional 6868 McKinley Street, Sebastopol

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orth Bay music fans know the name and voice of Bill Bowker, who has been involved with all aspects of the local music scene since the 1970s and is known best for his Blues with Bowker radio show heard every Sunday night on KRSH 95.9â€”one of the longest running blues shows in the country. Fans also should know the name Sheila Groves-Tracey, who has spent nearly 30 years as one of the top music booking agents in the North Bay and who has worked with bands and musicians ranging from Neil Young and Melissa Etheridge to Primus and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Having booked acts for the Mystic in Petaluma and the Uptown Theatre in Napa, Groves-Tracey was most recently the booking agent and co-owner at the popular Twin Oaks Tavern in

Penngrove, which she and her partners sold to HopMonk Tavern owner Dean Biersch late last year. Now, Groves-Tracey and Bowker are teaming up to form a new musical management company, Notable Artists Management, with the intention of signing and promoting musicians from the North Bay and beyond. These two know their stuff, and they prove it right off the bat by also announcing that their first signing is rising Americana star David Luning. Given that Bowker and Groves-Tracey have seen a lot of talented musicians in their combined 60 years in the business, this new venture is sure to collect some of the best musicians from around the region and propel them to new heights. â€”C.S.

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BEST ART GALLERY NAPA

JESSEL GALLERY

1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. 707.257.2350. SONOMA

SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

282 S. High St., Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.

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BEST MUSEUM NAPA

NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500. SONOMA

ART MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY

425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

BEST OUTDOOR ART EVENT

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NAPA ART WALK www.napaartwalk.org

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CAMEO CINEMA

1340 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.9779. SONOMA

www.seb.org or 707-823-1511 • • • •

SAG vehicle support Routes for all abilities Rest stops at local organic farms Post ride festivities - local organic food, live music, vendors, cold beer and tons of fun (included with your registration!)

A Fundraiser for the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center

RIALTO CINEMAS

6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

BEST FILM FESTIVAL NAPA

NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL www.napavalleyfilmfest.org SONOMA

SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 103 E. Napa St., Ste. A, Sonoma. 707.933.260.

BEST BALLET COMPANY NAPA

NAPA VALLEY REGIONAL DANCE COMPANY 1527 Polk St., Napa. 707.252.4615. SONOMA

SEBASTOPOL BALLET

964 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.824.8006.

BEST PERFORMING DANCE COMPANY NAPA

NAPA VALLEY DANCE CENTER 950 Pearl St., Napa. 707.255.2701. SONOMA

TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE, BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS www.transcendencetheatre.org

BEST DANCE STUDIO NAPA

NAPA VALLEY DANCE CENTER

950 Pearl St., Napa. 707.255.2701. SONOMA

DANCE CENTER

56 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.575.8277.

BEST PLACE TO DANCE NAPA

TRANCAS STEAKHOUSE 999 Trancas St., Napa. 707.258.9990. SONOMA

FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT & SPA

2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY NAPA

MINDI LEVINE, KVYN 99.3-FM 1124 Foster Road., Napa. 707.258.1111.

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BEST HOMEGROWN APPRECIATION FOR THE MOST FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT ON THE PLANET Given that most wine descriptions are as verbose as a Shakespeare play, it’s only fitting that old Billy can be found among the grapevines and venues of Napa Valley, in the form of the NapaShakes nonprofit theater group. Matching Napa Valley’s world-famous wines with world-class theater performances, and modeled after the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, NapaShakes showcases a variety of productions and programs ranging from staged readings, star-studded plays and film screenings streamed from the Shakespeare’s Globe theater in London. NapaShakes commemorates the 400-year anniversary of the playwright’s death with a host of events in 2016, some of them pretty peculiar. Case in point: at the Napa Valley Opera House, April 22 and 23, the Brown University ensemble Fiasco Theater presents Cymbeline—with a bluegrass vibe! Critics nationwide are hailing it as a marvel. www.napashakes.org.—C.S. ) 28

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My fair Lady Forever Plaid New Voices On The Vine Thank You for Naming 6th Street Playhouse 6

Sonoma County's Best Theatre Troupe Five Years Running!

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BRENT FARRIS, KZST 100.1-FM

3392 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.4434.

BEST FESTIVAL

SONOMA

LUTHER BURBANK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

NAPA

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

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BEST THEATER TROUPE

BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY SONOMA

APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 265 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.823.3032.

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NAPA

SONOMA

www.bottlerocknapavalley.com

52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY SONOMA

RUSSIAN RIVER BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL www.russianriverfestivals.com

1357 Foster Road, Napa. 707.266.6305.

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OTIS & THE SMOKESTACKS

BEST OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

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RAILROAD SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fourth and Wilson streets, Santa Rosa. 707.522.5800.

BEST CHARITY EVENT NAPA

AUCTION NAPA VALLEY www.auctionnapavalley.org SONOMA

WAGS, WHISKERS & WINE GALA Sonoma Humane Society, 5345 Hwy. 12 W., Santa Rosa. 707.542.0882.

BEST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER NAPA

NAPA VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT LINCOLN THEATER 100 California Drive, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

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UPTOWN THEATRE

1350 Third St., Napa. 707.259.0123. SONOMA

THE ABBEY AT HOPMONK TAVERN

230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

BEST OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE NAPA

FARMSTEAD AT LONG MEADOW RANCH

738 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.4555. SONOMA

GREEN MUSIC CENTER AT WEILL HALL

Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

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KOWS-FM had a great run at its little studio in offbeat Occidental, but the gracious owner of that studio-in-a-house said they had to move on from that offbeat West County tiny-town—or moooove on—and the eclectic and entertaining community nonprofit radio station spent months trying to find a suitable location. Wouldn’t you know it but the Sebastopol Methodist Church had a classroom it wasn’t using— complete with chalkboards and a classroom piano, very old-school—and KOWS (107.5 on your FM dial) made the move late in 2015. They’re jamming out the programming from the church, with a volunteer staff of 80-plus, and while KOWS has since been battling with a local neighbor over the city-approved proposal to move its antenna (the neighbor is concerned about EMF radiation), the station is halfway there and ready to ramp the listenership zone by tenfold, from 20,000 to 200,000. As the go-to emergency radio beacon for West County, KOWS has come home. KOWS holds a fundraiser concert featuring Markus James and boogiewoogie queen Wendy DeWitt on March 18 at 7:30pm. www.kows.fm.—T.G.

BEST PUNK-ROCK PODCAST

Want to know about the latest and greatest in Sonoma County punk and indie bands? Look no further than Onstage with Jim and Tom, the ongoing rock-and-roll interview and performance podcast that takes place on the stage of the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma. Hosts Jim Agius and Tom Gaffey are the hard-working forces behind the Phoenix. Agius has been booking the Phoenix since 2006, and is a natural showman, as seen in his involvement in the increasingly popular Phoenix Pro Wrestling events. Gaffey is a saintly yet anarchic figure in Petaluma’s music scene, having managed the Phoenix through thick and thin for over 30 years. Together they make the perfect pair to interview local bands like instrumental surf-punk group the Illumignarly and stoner rockers JRR Tallcan. In addition to the interviews, Onstage invites the

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bands to perform a set of their songs. The sessions are filmed and posted online at onstagepodcast.com.—C.S.

BEST PLACE TO LOSE AT POOL OVER A CROOKED TABLE

These days, dive bars are an ironic destination for city dwellers exhausted by mixology and clever tiled floors. In our parts, however, dive bars are often the only watering hole for miles. Rio Nido Roadhouse, right on the edge of Guerneville’s ongoing stylish revival, is such a place. Proud to be divey, serving roadhouse classics like burgers and Buffalo wings, the Roadhouse shifts effortlessly between summer’s beach vibe and winter’s moody blues. This place has it all, from the feisty bartenders to the crooked billiard table. Come summer, the pool is open, and local bands take to the outdoor stage. The bar is where locals come to gossip and where unassuming, dressed up out-of-towners attempt to have a classy night out. Try the tomato bruschetta and the artichoke dip paired with a way too strong Bee’s Knees and soak in the atmosphere of a Sonoma County classic. 14540 Canyon Two Road, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.—F.T.

BEST NAPA COUNTY CONCERT EVER

The late Lux Interior of psychobilly legend the Cramps was famous for performing in a G-string and pouring red wine over himself during the band’s heyday in the 1980s. You always wondered—where’s that wine from? Our bet is on the Napa Valley. See, back in 1978 the band traveled from its New York home-base to the Napa State Hospital, and performed a show there that is one of the weirdest and most abjectly “politically incorrect” things you will ever witness, short of a Donald Trump junk-grab rally for the shortfingered beatdown set. But the Crampsat-Napa concert is more than just a raw cultural artifact to give the goo-goo eye to on YouTube—it’s stark evidence of how disgracefully milquetoast, fearful and risk-averse our culture has become,

BEST WARM-REEKIN’, RICH CHIEFTAIN O’ THE PUDDIN-RACE

It’s no common thing to find a Burns Supper in the North Bay. The annual event celebrates the life, songs and poetry of Robert Burns, fondly remembered as Scotland’s national poet and the author of “Auld Lang Syne.” Too bad, because once you decipher the colloquial, 18th-century language, Burns reads like a ribald poetry slam. Healdsburg’s Camellia Inn, an 1871 Victorian B&B, hosts a Burns Supper, thanks to proprietor Lucy Lewand’s Scottish husband, Archie McAlpine. Sure, they pair the traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties with fine Sonoma County wines, but—what was that? Haggis? Oh, the dread with which even a lapsed vegetarian anticipates the signature moment of the evening: the arrival of the haggis to bagpiping fanfare and a reading of Burns’ salute to the dish he called “warm-reekin, rich,” and the “great chieftain o’ the puddin-race,” a mixture of animal organs and roasted oats traditionally baked in sheep stomach. But when it returns from the kitchen with sides of parsnips, asparagus, roast beef and mashed potato, the haggis is as harmless as a couscous pilaf. My real struggle was trying to sing along with the group, in key, to the so-called original melody version of Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne.” Now that was just offal. 211 North St., Healdsburg.—J.K.

especially when it comes to interactions between music and California state institutions. Gone are the days when the likes of Johnny Cash would play Folsom State Prison, let alone the Cramps wailing it out at a mental hospital, with the patients pogoing like it’s the greatest day of their lives, which it may well have been. Watch the video and

freak out and pour wine all over yourself as you dance along and have a good ol’ screaming time of it. “I’ve got cramps, what are you gonna do about it,” shouts one patient, and Lux has an answer for her. The band-audience interactions are hilarious, uplifting and totally wild in their primal intimacy. www.youtube. com/watch?v=Fat2rswNJ1k.—T.G.

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BEST WAY TO ORIENT YOURSELF WITHOUT A COMPASS

t’s obvious that we live in one of the most beautiful natural regions in the world, from Armstrong Woods to the Sonoma Coast to the rolling hills of wine country. With all this abundance, it can be difficult to know where to start your explorations. The team of dedicated and creative ecologists behind Bioregional Orientation is here for you. Leading monthly walks and workshops, with an emphasis on observing, identifying and mapping, Bioregional Orientation also aims to inspire the public to engage with their surrounding landscape and develop a sense of responsibility toward the land. Bioregional Orientation’s walks also involve creative writing and other projects that draw from the newfound insight gleaned from these hikes and the discussions that spring from them.

The core team behind Bioregional Orientation— Roy Blodgett, Taj Hittenberger, Len Mazur and Imri Vasale— are all avid backpackers, writers, photographers and natural historians. Blodgett is a participant in outdoor education school Weaving Earth’s Immersion program; Hittenberger is a student of conservation and resource studies at UC Berkeley; and both Mazur and Vasale work for Sonoma County Regional Parks. This month, Bioregional Orientation leads a walk along the floodplains of Tolay Lake Regional Park southeast of Petaluma on March 19, with a focus on natural and cultural history. In April, the workshop heads to the wetlands of the Laguna de Santa Rosa to discuss water management and more in connection to the Russian River. www.bioregionalorientation.com.—C.S.

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BEST EL NIÑO SURF SPOT

This winter’s El Niño was highly anticipated by drought watchers, ski resorts, farmers and, not least of all, surfers. As predicted, El Niño has delivered a once-in-a-generation winter of outstanding waves. Too bad you had to be in Hawaii or south of the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy it. More often than not, El Niño–spawned storms create out-of-control conditions at westfacing local beaches in Sonoma County. There’s simply too much of a good thing. The one exception is Doran Beach. Because the cove-like beach faces south, large northwest swells wrap into it around Bodega Head in a smaller, more manageable size. And the north winds that often accompany storm surf blow offshore at Doran, meaning the wind blows into the face of the waves, holding them up and creating clean conditions and sneaky tube rides. Doran is usually good for a few days of surf a year, but thanks to El Niño there have been days and days of fun, peeling surf. Doran also gets my vote for most dangerous beach on the coast, if for no other reason than people take it for granted. Even though the beach’s geography means the surf is smaller than at, say, Salmon Creek, it’s still plenty powerful. When you combine Doran’s shallow water and fast, thumping surf, you’ve got a board-snapping and neck-cracking situation. I recently got six staples in my head to prove it.—S.H. ) 33

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BEST BIKE SHOP NAPA

THE HUB

2500 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.253.2453.

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512 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.8735.

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BEST GYM NAPA

EXERTEC HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

1500 First St., Napa. 707.226.1842. SONOMA

PARKPOINT

1200 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.578.1640.

BEST HEALTH CLUB NAPA

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3421 Villa Lane, Napa. 707.251.1395. SONOMA

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2201 Imola Ave., Napa. 707.252.0481. SONOMA

HOWARTH PARK

630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3425.

BEST PILATES STUDIO NAPA

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BIKRAM YOGA OF SANTA ROSA 522 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.9642.

BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL NAPA

RED DRAGON

2000 W. Pueblo Ave., Napa. 707.255.5470. SONOMA

ATA MARTIAL ARTS

1415 Fulton Road, Ste. 225, Santa Rosa. 707.523.1144.

BEST SNOW SPORTS SHOP NAPA

BOARDGARDEN

2740 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.253.7949. SONOMA

SANTA ROSA SKI & SPORTS 2875 Santa Rosa Ave. B2, Santa Rosa. 707.578.4754.

BEST SKATE SHOP NAPA

BOARDGARDEN

2740 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.253.7949. SONOMA

BROTHERHOOD BOARD SHOP

1240 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.0660.

BEST SURF SHOP NAPA

1336-B Lincoln Ave., Second Floor, Calistoga. 707.396.2442.

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545 Ross St., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3100.

17191 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. 707.876.3032.

TONE

2740 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.253.7949.

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BEST TWO-WHEELED ADVENTURE WITHOUT PEDALS

If you believed the hype around the turn of the century, Dean Kamen’s twowheeled Segway PT—known for awhile only as “IT”—was going to completely revolutionize travel in this country. We’d look at our cars, our bikes, our sidewalks differently once we mounted one of these quirky, self-balancing, twowheeled electric vehicles. And yet, when the Segway was finally unveiled, there were problems, many of them. The transportation infrastructure was ill-equipped for this newfangled device, there was a recall over safety issues, the freaking things cost $5,000 and George Bush famously fell off one of them when he was president. But in the intervening years, the Segway has found its niche and utility. Sure, there are a few Segway owners still cruising down urban sidewalks, knocking down the Chinese food deliverymen, and some police forces have purchased and deployed them, but mostly they are just a really fun way to explore a city or a region. Witness the advent of the Segway Tour, which you can find everywhere from New Orleans to, yup, the Napa Valley. Napa Valley Segway Tours offers a number of options for would-be wheelers on those funky looking devices. Yes, of course there are wine tours, but you can also “Glide and Graze” local food purveyors for three hours ($99), and for the not-faint-of heart, repeat customer at Napa Valley Segway Tours, there’s a four-hour Segway adventure up Mt. St. Helena ($150) which sounds like a blast. napavalleysegwaytours.com.—T.G.

BEST WHALE OF A FRESHWATER SPA

Taking the waters has long been popular with tourists and locals alike in the North Bay, and some say that the area provides spa services for our cetacean visitors, as well. When gray whales make their annual trip from the warm lagoons of Baja to the seafood smorgasbord of the Gulf of Alaska, they sometimes make

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a pit stop at the mouth of the Russian River. Perhaps they are feeding, as the Sonoma County Water Agency says, but it’s also been suggested that they might be enjoying the river outflow as a sort of spa treatment—there were dozens out there, I was told one day, mothers and their calves splashing about, putting on a show just yards away from the beach at Goat Rock. The jetty that the waves revealed several years ago provides a better view. I’ve hardly waited for 10 minutes when one dark shadow slips through the trough of a wave. Could it be? The sun is low, and I might be making too much of the shadows. Again, there it is—I think it is—gliding northward. Then a pectoral fin arcs over the water and sinks back into the shimmering waves, as the lone whale lolls about near the mouth of the river—as if to say, just to me, “Yep, you heard right. Gotta run now.” Then the visitor is gone. Sonoma Coast State Park, Jenner.—J.K.

BEST ‘RECREATION’ OPTION THAT COULD GET YOU IN A LOT OF TROUBLE

“Crosswalk flasher has been activated.” So you’re trying to cross Brookwood Avenue at Fifth Street in Santa Rosa, with a fat cup of nearby Soco Coffee on the mind. It’s a little traffic-y over here, and the cars have a tendency to whiz on by with indifference, so there’s a button you can push on the corner that stops traffic to allow pedestrians to cross. The button is apparently designed so that blind people can cross the street without getting run over. So that when you push the button, a robotic voice announces, “Crosswalk flasher has been activated.” Are you thinking what we’re thinking? Every time we hear this Siri-like voice, a little image pops into our devious mind, of a weird old man in a raincoat hanging out on the corner, who is activated as well, and flashes the passing cars. Of course the Santa Rosa Middle School is right there, so actually flashing the cars would likely get our old man listed on the state’s sex offender database. But it’s the thought that counts, and this thought is one of our favorite mid-day recreational activities.—T.G.

BEST NORTH BAY SPORTS MOMENT(S)

The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs had a great 2015. The independent league, which comprises four Northern California teams—the Sonoma Stompers, the Pittsburg Diamonds, the San Rafael Pacifics and the Vallejo Admirals— boasted one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory and saw one of their own represented in the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum. Coming off of a 2014 championship, the San Rafael Pacifics were trailing in the standings through most of last year until bouncing back with a season-ending, eight-game winning streak to secure a spot against the Stompers in the title game last September. That game turned out to be a nail-biter of a contest. The Pacifics got out to an early lead, only to see it vanish in the eighth inning as the Stompers tied the game 3 to 3. In the bottom of the ninth, Pacifics shortstop Danny Gonzalez won the game with a walkoff single to bring in Johnny Bekakis, giving the Pacifics their second straight league championship. Even though the Stompers lost the game, they had the honor of seeing pitcher Sean Conroy become professional baseball’s first openly gay player, earning him and the team a place in the “Today’s Game” display at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown. The 2016 Pacific Association baseball season opens in June, for schedules and tickets visit pacificsbaseball.com and stompersbaseball.com.—C.S.

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ast year, friends and fans of Casino Bar & Grill chef Mark Malicki were saddened to hear he was ill with late-stage Crohn’s disease and was in need of extensive surgery. It didn’t look good. Sonoma County’s restaurant community rallied around Malicki and held fundraisers to help cover his medical bills. Even though Malicki’s weight dropped to the low triple digits, the good news is that he recovered and is back in the saddle creating his eclectic daily menus

of West County soul food, genre-jumping meals rooted in locally sourced ingredients served in the coolest venue around, an old bar. Malicki is not only a great chef, he’s a great person. Humbled by the support he got from the community, he offered down-on-their-luck fishermen hurting from the closure of the Dungeness crab fishery a meal on the house. That’s the kind of social safety net we need more of. 17000 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. 707.876.3185.—S.H.

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BEST FARMERS MARKET NAPA

Dine & Donate

NAPA FARMERS MARKET

We’re proud to support our local, community fundraisers and non profits. 20% of proceeds to benefit your organization. Call 707.978.3208 to book.

SONOMA

Wood fired, award-winning, customizable, and simply delicious! 800 degrees and 90 seconds later, your masterpiece awaits. Over 30 non-GMO, fresh toppings: homemade and artisan crafted meats, locally sourced vegetables and the finest Italian flour for our dough. Create your own salads and artisan crafted desserts too!

500 First St., Napa. 707.501.3087.

SANTA ROSA ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

www.thesantarosafarmersmarket.com

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE NAPA

BE LOVE FARM www.belovefarm.com

701 4th St. Santa Rosa | 707.978.3208 | personapizzeria.com

SONOMA

Best Brew Pub in Sonoma County!

Proud to be your award-winning brewery year after year!

644 First St., Bldg. B, Oxbow Market, Napa. 707.259.1128. SONOMA

VILLAGE BAKERY

1445 Town and Country Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.527.7654. 6760 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.829.8101.

BEST BARBECUE NAPA

BUSTER’S SOUTHERN BARBEQUE 1207 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. 707.942.5605.

BEST FOOD PRODUCER

2097 Stagecoach Road, Ste. 100, Santa Rosa. 707.595.3935.

NAPA

CA’ MOMI

1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664. SONOMA

AMY’S KITCHEN

1650 Corporate Circle, Petaluma. 707.568.4500.

NAPA

OXBOW CHEESE & WINE MERCHANT

610 First St., Napa. 707.257.5200.

725 4th Street Santa Rosa russianriverbrewing.com 707.545.BEER

MODEL BAKERY

SONOMA

BEST CHEESE SHOP

RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY

NAPA

LAGUNA FARM

1764 Cooper Road, Sebastopol. 707.823.0823.

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BEST BAKERY

SONOMA

FREESTONE ARTISAN CHEESE

380 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.874.1030.

BEST BUTCHER SHOP NAPA

SWEET T’S

BEST BURGER NAPA

GOOSE & GANDER

1245 Spring St., St Helena. 707.967.8779. SONOMA

SUPERBURGER

1501 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.4016.

BEST PIZZA NAPA

PAPA JOE’S PIZZA

1121 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.255.6525. SONOMA

MOMBO’S PIZZA

1800 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.FAST. 560 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.7492.

FATTED CALF

644 First St., Ste. C, Napa. 707.256.3684.

BEST CHOCOLATIER

SONOMA

NAPA

35 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.521.0121.

1321 First St., Napa. 707.252.4228.

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SANTA ROSA f AVE 1880 B. MENDOCINO 528-FAST • 707.528.3278

SEBASTOPOL 560 GRAVENSTEIN HW Y. N. 823-PIZA • 707.823.7492

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SONOMA CHOCOLATIERS 6988 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.829.1181.

BEST CAFE/ COFFEEHOUSE NAPA

Happy Hour 7 Days a Week 4:40–6:40pm

NAPA VALLEY ROASTING COMPANY 948 Main St., Napa. 707.224.2233. SONOMA

TAYLOR MAID FARMS ORGANIC COFFEE

440 Club

434 College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.542.2550

6790 McKinley St., Ste. 130, Sebastopol. 707.824.9110.

BEST BREAKFAST NAPA

ALEXIS BAKING COMPANY 1517 Third St., Napa. 707.258.1827. SONOMA

DIERK’S PARKSIDE CAFE 404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.573.5955.

BEST BRUNCH

630 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.

BEST SANDWICH SHOP NAPA

GENOVA DELICATESSEN 1550 Trancas St., Napa. 707.253.8686. SONOMA

IKE’S PLACE

1780 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.293.9814.

BEST FOOD TRUCK NAPA

BRUSCHETTERIA FOOD TRUCK AT CLIF FAMILY WINERY 709 Main St., St. Helena. 707.968.0625. SONOMA

FORK ROADHOUSE

9890 Bodega Hwy., Sebastopol. 707.494.0960.

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

4050 E. Byway, Napa. 707.257.1999.

CELADON

SONOMA

FORK ROADHOUSE

9890 Bodega Hwy., Sebastopol. 707.494.0960.

BEST BUSINESS LUNCH NAPA

ATLAS SOCIAL

Kohl’s Plaza, 1124 First St., Napa. 707.258.2583. SONOMA

MONTI’S ROTISSERIE & BAR

1517 Third Street • Napa (707) 258-1827 abcnapa.com

MAC’S DELICATESSEN

NAPA

FUME BISTRO & BAR

Thank you Napa for voting us the Best. Best Breakfast Best Place to Dine Solo

SONOMA

NAPA

500 Main St., Ste. G, Napa. 707.254.9690. SONOMA

THE RESTAURANT AT RUSSIAN RIVER VINEYARDS 5700 Hwy. 116, Forestville. 707.887.3344.

BEST DINING AFTER 10PM NAPA

714 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.568.4404.

LA TABERNA

BEST DINER

SONOMA

NAPA

JAX WHITE MULE DINER 1122 First St., Napa. 707.812.6853.

815 Main St., Napa. 707.224.5551.

UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO 9113 Graton Road, Graton. 707.823.7023.

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BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT SONOMA

11 CENTRAL AVE SONOMA (BOYES HOT SPRINGS) TO GO ORDERS: 707.939.1010 OPEN 9AM TO 9PM DAILY ELMOLINOCENTRAL.COM Photo by Melinda Kelley

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El Molino Central

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Best Chinese Restaurant Sonoma County

Many thanks to our loyal customers!

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GOJI

We treat our customers like family.

1965 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 523-3888 gojikitchen.com

Healthy cooking standard include NO MSG, NON-GMO rice oil, use of steamers.

BEST VEGAN RESTAURANT THAT MIGHT APPEAL TO NON-VEGANS Handmade Dark Chocolate TASTE THE DARK SIDE

Chocolate

Sonoma County’s Best Chocolatier since 2009 6908 McKinley Street, Sebastopol (Next to Whole Foods)

Taste the Dark Side

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You know the feeling you get after you get your car’s oil changed? You feel like you did something positive for your vehicle and it runs better and feels happier. That’s what eating at Santa Rosa’s new Seed to Leaf is like—it’s an oil change for your body. The restaurant serves an encyclopedic list of super-foods and fresh organic fruit and vegetables that taste as good as they are good for you. Look for delicious smoothies, nourishing “tonics”—try the Focus tonic made with a tongue-twisting blend of schizandra berries, Siberian ginseng, chuan xiong (a Chinese medicinal rhizome), chrysanthemum, goji berries, reishi mushroom and warm almond milk—salads and meatless entrées like walnut-based “tacos” and a jackfruit “barbecue” sandwich. Yes, it’s all vegan, but mainly it just tastes good and makes you feel good. You won’t miss the meat. 25 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. 707.978.4043.—S.H.

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HISTORIC MOUNTAIN WINERY MOUNT VEEDER WINES DONALD HESS’S PRIVATE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM TOURS, TASTINGS & CULINARY EXPERIENCES TASTING ROOM OPEN DAILY 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Thanks y'all for voting us Best BBQ in Sonoma County! Southern Hospitality, Southern BBQ and Sweet Tea Come visit us soon!

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707.595.3935

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Best of the North Bay

BEST CATERER! Thank You Everyone!

707.769.7208 www.SonomaCaterers.com

PR E F E R R E D SONOMA CATERERS

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Thank You FOR NAMING SEGHESIO BEST ZINFANDEL IN 2016 Tasting Room Open Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm

Stop by to experience our Heritage Flight $15 per person

700 grove street healdsburg, ca 707-433-3579 seghesio.com

BEST SPOT TO DINE SOLO NAPA

ALEXIS BAKING COMPANY

1517 Third St., Napa. 707.258.1827. SONOMA

PETER LOWELL’S

7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.

BEST CATERER NAPA

SMOAKVILLE

1755 Industrial Way, Napa. 707.363.3447. SONOMA

PREFERRED SONOMA CATERERS 416 East D St., Petaluma. 707.769.7208.

BEST SERVER NAPA

SHANNON ROTH, COMPADRES RIO GRILLE 505 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.253.1111. SONOMA

RILEY GARRETT, PETER LOWELL’S

7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.

BEST CHEF NAPA

KEN FRANK, LA TOQUE 1314 McKinstry St., Napa. 707.257.5157. SONOMA

MARK STARK, STARK REALITY RESTAURANTS www.starksrestaurants.com

BEST RESTAURANT

SONOMA

STARK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.5100.

BEST NEW RESTAURANT NAPA

EVANGELINE

1226 Washington St., Calistoga. 707.341.3131. SONOMA

BIRD & THE BOTTLE

1055 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.5689.4000.

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT NAPA

MANDARIN PALACE

1675 Trancas St., Napa. 707.224.8507. SONOMA

GOJI KITCHEN

1965 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3888.

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT NAPA

BISTRO JEANTY

6510 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.0103. SONOMA

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620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.2929.

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT NAPA

AROMA INDIAN CUISINE 3012 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.927.3347. SONOMA

NAPA

YETI RESTAURANT

1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.4913.

14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. 707.996.9930.

SAM’S SOCIAL CLUB

190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.521.9608.

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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT NAPA

CA’ MOMI

BARBECUE | CATERING | OUTDOOR PATIO 1207 FOOTHILL blvd, CALISTOGA, CA 707-942-5605 /busterssouthernbbq

WWW.BUSTERSSOUTHERNBBQ.COM

Thank You Friends! Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant Sonoma County

Recently Expanded! New Bar & Lounge! 707.586.0270 | hanajapanese.com 101 Golf Course Dr, Rohnert Park

1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664. SONOMA

LOCOCO’S CUCINA RUSTICA 117 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.

BEST JAPANESE / SUSHI RESTAURANT

SONOMA

EL MOLINO CENTRAL

11 Central Ave., Sonoma. 707.939.1010.

BEST SEAFOOD Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St., Napa. 707.251 8113.

HOG ISLAND OYSTER BAR

SONOMA

101 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park 707.586.0270.

403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

HANA

BEST LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT NAPA

LA TABERNA 815 Main St., Napa. 707.224.5551.

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT NAPA

www.jordanwinery.com

1106 First St., Napa. 707.252.4707.

3206 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.226.2996.

400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.8868.

SONOMA COUNTY

DON PERICO

NAPA

SUSHI HAKU

EL COQUI

Best Cabernet

NAPA

SONOMA

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BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

WILLI’S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR

BEST THAI RESTAURANT NAPA

MINI MANGO THAI BISTRO 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.253.8880. SONOMA

SEA THAI BISTRO

2323 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.8333.

BEST VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT NAPA

BUI BISTRO

976 Pearl St., Napa. 707.225.5417. SONOMA

SIMPLY VIETNAM

SMALL WORLD CAFE

966 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.566.8910.

SONOMA

BEST VEGETARIAN

932 Coombs St., Napa. 707.224.4500.

EAST WEST RESTAURANT 557 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.6142.

NAPA

SMALL WORLD CAFE

932 Coombs St., Napa. 707.224.4500.

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Where It s Always Fresh, Local and Fun

Thank you Sonoma County for voting us

#1 FARMERS MARKET thesantarosafarmersmarket.com

Fresh Produce • Local Meats • Dairy • Baked Goods Saturdays & Wednesdays 8:30–1pm at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Gracias! Best Latin American Restaurant SONOMA COUNTY

Easter at the Bay View Sunday, March 27, 2016

Served 10:30am - 7:00pm • Complimentary Mimosa Cocktail First Course

Ahi tartare ~ $16 00 • Porcini Mushroom, Leek & Ricotta Tart ~ $1300 Burrata, Strawberries & Proscuitto ~ $14 00 • Spring Pea & Artichoke Soup ~ $9 00 Traditional Caesar Salad ~ $1100

MAin CouRSe

California Frittata ~ $16 00 • eggs Benedict ~ $18 00 • Crab Cake Benedict ~ $24 00 Steak & eggs ~ $24 00 • Spaghetti Allo Scoglio ~ $26 00 • involtini Di Petrale ~ $28 00 Roasted Airline Breast of Chicken ~ $20 00 • Grilled Filet Mignon ~ $34 00 Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Loin ~ $34 00

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Sicilian easter Pie ~ $8 00 • Strawberries Romanoff ~ $8 00 Chocolate Lava Cake ~ $8 00 • Coppa Gelato ~ $8 00

400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 707.542.8868 • www.elcoqui2eat.com

It just clicks.

The Bay View Restaurant & Lounge at The Inn at the Tides 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay 800.541.7788 ~ www.InnattheTides.com

Bohemian.com

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SONOMA

AMY’S DRIVE THRU

58 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park. 707.755.3629.

BEST BAR NAPA

REDD WOOD

6755 Washington St., Yountville. 707.299.5030. SONOMA

UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO 9113 Graton Road, Graton. 707.823.7023.

BEST BARTENDER NAPA

Santa Rosa

1501 4th Street 546.4016 originalsuperburger.com

Cotati

7981 Old Redwood Hwy. 665.9790 cotatisuperburger.com

DEANA HEITMAN, HENRY’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 823 Main St., Napa. 707.257.3008. SONOMA

FRANK DICE, UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO 9113 Graton Road, Graton. 707.823.7023.

BEST HAPPY HOUR NAPA

NAPKINS BAR & GRILL 1001 Second St., Ste. 112, Napa. 707.927.5333. SONOMA

BEST BURGER IN NAPA VALLEY The G&G Burger Grass Fed Beef, Gruyere Cheese, House Smoked Bacon and Duck Fat Fries

Easter brunch - 11am

Thank You!

Best Thai Restaurant Sonoma County

Visit our sister restaurant,

SEA Noodle Bar at Coddingtown Mall

STARK’S STEAKHOUSE

521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.5100.

BEST DIVE BAR NAPA

HENRY’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE

SONOMA

RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.2337.

BEST MICROBREW NAPA

NAPA SMITH BREWERY

1 Executive Way, Napa. 707.255.2912. SONOMA

LAGUNITAS IPA

Lagunitas Brewing Co., 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707.769.4495.

BEST MICRODISTILLERY NAPA

NAPA VALLEY DISTILLERY 601 First St. #8, Napa. 707.226.9269. SONOMA

PROHIBITION SPIRITS

21877 Eight St., Sonoma. 707.721.6390.

BEST WINE LIST NAPA

CAKEBREAD CELLARS

SONOMA

440 CLUB

434 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.2550.

813 Main St., Napa. 707.226.7821.

2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa 707.528.8333 seathaibistrobar.com

902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.

SONOMA

NINEBARK

1245 Spring St., St. Helena 707.967.8779

DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT

8300 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. 707.963.5221.

NAPA

@goosegandernapa | www.goosegander.com

NAPA

823 Main St., Napa. 707.257.3008.

BEST COCKTAILS

SEA Thai Bistro

BEST BREWPUB

WILLI’S WINE BAR

4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

BEST SOMMELIER NAPA

SUR LUCERO

SONOMA

219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.7222.

www.sawyersomm.com

SPOONBAR

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Lo Coco’s

Sonoma County

C u c i n a R u s t ic a

Voted Best Italian restaurant of the North Bay. —North Bay Bohemian

SANTA ROSA • 1445 Town & Country Drive 707.527.7654 SEBASTOPOL • 6760 McKinley Ave. #150 707.829.8101 villagebakerywinecountry.com

LoCoco’s is everything an Italian restaurant should be—boisterous, busy, fun, with excellent authentic food of the best quality: fresh seafood, meats and pasta.

707- 52 3 -2227

SERVING L UNCH & D INNER

H ISTORIC R AILROAD S QUARE , 117 FOURTH STREET, SANTA ROSA R ATED

5700 River Road, Santa Rosa Thurs–Mon, 10:30 – 4:30 woodenheadwine.com 707.887.2703

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Namaste! Thank you to our loyal customers! Best Indian Restaurant in Sonoma County

190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa • 707.521.9608 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen • 707.996.9930 yeticuisine.com

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SELECTIONS FROM OUR HAPPY HOUR MENU

Niman Ranch Burger $11

Napkins Wings $6 Habanero Glaze | Scallions

Wedge Salad $6

Blue Cheese Dressing | Crispy Bacon | Cherry Tomatoes | Blue Cheese Crumbles

House Cocktails Served On the Rocks $5 Napkins Margarita $6

Olema Altos Tequila | Fresh Lime Juice | Triple Sec | Agave Nectar

Irish Mule 5 $

BEST HAPPY HOUR Napa

2 Gingers Irish Whiskey | Fresh Lime Juice | Fever Tree Ginger Beer

All Draft Beer $3 Wines by the Glass $6

Mionetto Prosecco, Italy | 2013 Trapiche Malbec Mendoza 2013 Leaping Horse Chardonnay CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL MENU: NAPKINSNAPA.COM

1001 2ND STREET | DOWNTOWN NAPA | 707.927.5333

Best French Restaurant SONOMA COUNTY

Merci

620 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa 707.546.2929 | www.bistro29.com

BEST BRUNCH 2016 BEST FOOD TRUCK 2016 BEST CATERER 2015 Thank you! Dine with us soon. Thur–Sat 9–2 & 5:30–8:30, Sun 9–2 EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE Patio opening Easter Sunday 9890 Bodega Hwy, Sebastopol 707.634.7575 • forkcatering.com

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WE CATER LUNCH AND DINNER Carnivore Pizzas Veggin Out Pizzas 2500 Mendocino Ave B, Santa Rosa 707.843.4424 | extremepizza.com

BEST HUMBLE FOOD UPGRADE

When you open a restaurant that flirts with new Jewish cuisine, a list of schmears is a must. Bird & Bottle, a recent addition to Santa Rosa’s food scene, has just that, with an $11 price tag. The chicken liver schmear arrives as a tiny, concentrated island of fatty goodness with four slices of grilled pumpernickel. The mousse is adorned with pickled shallots, maple syrup, cracklings and smoked salt, and it’s absolutely heavenly with just the right balance of sweet and savory, plus a cool interplay of textures. Spread the precious mix on a lonely piece of bread and congratulate yourself on money well spent. 1055 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.568.4000.—F.T.

BEST ALCOHOL ALCHEMIST

Aging spirits and cocktails in mini oak barrels isn’t a new trend, but Zazu restaurant mixologist extraordinaire Fred Johnson has taken the technique to new heights. The first Friday of the month, Johnson uncorks all the crazy projects he’s been working on for a night of his barrel-aged cocktails. As with wine, oak mellows spirits and adds new flavors. Johnson barrel-ages classic cocktails like Manhattans and Sazeracs (which are superb), but things get really interesting when he blends cocktails using infusions and decoctions of his own creation, many of them harvested from his backyard (try the Lion’s Mane if it’s available). The results are truly memorable. Add Johnson’s encyclopedic cocktail knowledge and a genuine love of his craft, and you’ve got one delicious drink. Or two. 6770 McKinley Ave., Sebastopol. 707523.4814.—S.H.

BEST UNPRETENTIOUS COCKTAIL

Ordering a cocktail can be tricky. Order a sophisticated one and you risk sounding like a snob. Stumble through the menu and ask for a martini, and you’ll be suspected of alcohol ignorance.

In the soft-lit, stylish space of El Barrio, Guerneville’s more than worthy tequila and mezcal bar, you can avoid all that by simply ordering the michelada. The delicious and straightforward cocktail is based on Modelo Especial, a cheap Mexican beer, with the additions of housemade Sangrita (a chili-blood orange juice) and chile rum. For $7, the unpretentious drink comes decorated with a salt rim and delivers an instant vacation. 16230 Main St., Guerneville. 707.604.7601.—F.T.

BEST REASON TO BANK WITH CHASE

You don’t generally think of your bank when you’re thinking about that afternoon cup of pick-me-up coffee, but then there’s the Chase Bank in downtown Santa Rosa, a vast emporium of fees and fines and pleasant people, which also happens to offer free coffee and lollipops, and the occasional plate of sugar cookies—with sprinkles, no less. It’s a very welcome gesture. Would you like a balance statement? No, but could you put out some ham sandwiches next time we’re overdrawn and hungry the day before payday? 835 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.576.3003.—T.G.

BEST MULTILEVEL DINING EXPERIENCE

Napa’s Ninebark is three restaurants in one. The ground floor is a beautiful bar with classic cocktails and a menu of great snacks like the salt cod beignets. Take the elevator to the third floor and step into a swanky cocktail lounge with an outdoor patio that looks right down on the Napa River and the Third Street Bridge. The cocktails here are a little more upscale than the downstairs bar. (Try the Old Ball Game, $16, a riff on an Old Fashioned made with popcorn and peanut–infused rye—think Cracker Jack and a whiff of leather-steeped grain alcohol served with a single, hand-shaped ice globe. It’s supposed to taste like a baseball game complete with essence of catcher’s mitt.) There’s a great list of sophisticated snacks or “provisions,” too. Grab a drink or ) 51

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Join us at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery during Arts in April for this intriguing exhibit.

Visit Judd’s Hill Winery during your next trip to Napa. Tasting Room

We offer tasting flights of our award winning wines daily from 10am to 4pm.

Bottle Blending Day Camp

We offer our Bottle Blending Day Camp by appointment. Create and take home your own custom blend.

Featuring over 30 unique seats created by Bay Area and international artists, designers, and architects.

Wine & Food in Balance Seminars We host interactive Wine & Food in Balance seminars daily, during which we demystify the process of pairing wines with your favorite foods.

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a bite here before heading down to the second floor dining room. This is where wunderkind chef Matthew Lightner creates his exciting yet approachable cuisine. 813 Main St., Napa. 707.226.7821.— S.H.

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Cloverdale doesn’t get the culinary attention that southern neighbor Healdsburg does, but the city’s new Trading Post Bakery is a surprise: bright, delicious and big-city cool. Owned by the team behind San Francisco’s AQ restaurant, the small bakery created quite a buzz when it opened last summer, only to close a few months later, due to construction of the upcoming restaurant portion. No worries, though, the place behind the “7 or More” seeded wheat loaf and the already famous toast with jam is reopening this March with a vengeance—salads, sandwiches and other elevated lunch and dinner options will join the amazing pastries. Stay tuned. 102 S. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. 707.894.6483.—F.T.

BEST TIME TO SQUEEZE YOUR CHEESEMAKER Love the North Bay’s locally made artisan cheese so much you could just hug the cheesemakers? California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, held annually in Petaluma, makes it possible to get up close and personal—at least, with the cows, goats and sheep that contribute the main ingredient to the North Bay’s quiet revolution in quality dairy products. Now in its 10th year, the festival has stepped up its popular tour schedule in recent years, bringing curd-addled thrill seekers across the cow-patty curtain—in those glossy, black Pure Luxury Transportation buses more often seen plying the winetasting routes of Napa Valley—to Sonoma and Marin County farms and creameries for educational tours. At McClelland's Dairy in Two Rock, participants can try their hand—literally, their hand—at drawing milk the old fashioned way. But the tours also coincide with baby goat season, and it turns out that when the tour leader says, “Does anyone want to hold a baby goat?”

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everyone wants to hold an adorable baby goat, the tour is forgotten about, and time stops. The 10th annual Artisan Cheese Festival kicks off two days of farm and creamery tours on Friday, March 18, before the Grand Tasting on Sunday, March 20. Sheraton Petaluma, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma.—J.K.

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Thanks to the paleo diet fad, bone broth, peasant food if there ever was any, is trendy. It’s nourishing and delicious stuff. It’s easy to make but it takes forever—24 hours is about right. I suggest making a big batch and freezing it for later, but until then, the good news is that there’s the Bone Broth Company. The Sebastopol-based company sells its stuff at the Santa Rosa and Sebastopol farmers markets, but you can also get the broth (beef, pork, chicken, lamb and buffalo) in the frozen section at Community Market, Andy’s Market and Shelton Market. Grab one of the glass jars, and you’ve got a delicious liquid dinner—once you defrost the jar, that is. facebook.com/ thebonebrothcompany.—S.H.

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Cider has been trending for a while and 2016 looks like the year of tweaks and creative takes on the classic fermented beverage. Sonoma Cider, the one with the cool graphics and funny names, is a regional star with bearded and beanieclad Robert Cordtz and James Williams steadily leading the small brand toward national stardom. Out-of-the-box flavors include the bourbon-tinged Anvil and the oddball, root beer–inspired Washboard, but the wildest, boldest option is the limited-edition Crowbar. Flavored with habanero chile and lime, this is, according to the website, “a portable fiesta in a can” or just a wonderfully crisp, tangy and refreshing cider that’s an easy favorite. 30 Mill St., Healdsburg. 707.433.8212.—F.T. ) 52

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There’s really no contest here. The boys at Ramen Gaijin serve up the best ramen north of the Golden Gate Bridge. In fact, it’s better than lots of places you’ll find south of the bridge. The shoyu ramen, made from largely locally sourced ingredients, is an instant North Bay classic. And now that they’re open again after an extensive remodel and added a Scott Beattie–masterminded cocktail program and an exciting izakaya (Japanese tapas) menu to go with it, the place is a triple threat of Japanese-inspired gustatory delights. 6848 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707. 827.3609. www.ramengaijin.com.—S.H.

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onoma County native and mother of four Janelle Hanchett was tired of the bullshit. Despite the endless amount of motherhood-based blogs and online forums, Hanchett struggled to find anyone writing about personal experiences that matched hers, and anyone willing to open up about the day-in, day-out challenges of parenting—in short, she struggled to find anyone who told the truth about the unrelenting task of raising kids. So Hanchett decided to stop looking and start writing. In 2011, she founded the no-holds-barred Renegade Mothering blog to open up about the most taboo subjects surrounding motherhood. And she spares no expletives in her rants and inspirational tirades that rail against society’s sugarcoated view of what a mother is supposed to be.

Five years later, Renegade Mothering tops tens of thousands of views each month. Hanchett is the first to admit that she’s not everyone’s cup of tea, yet her diatribes about everything from asshole parents in restaurants to her own past battles with alcoholism (which earned Hanchett the BlogHer Voice of the Year Award in 2014) are increasingly seen as important conversation starters in a world where women often undertake motherhood alone and unsupported. In addition to her fearless approach, Hanchett is a damn fine writer, and her sharp prose and acerbic point of view is as outloud funny as it is biting. Currently working on her first book, Hanchett also leads online writing workshops, encouraging aspiring writers to stop worrying about what people think and write anyway. Hanchett’s next six-week workshop is scheduled for May 2016. www.renegademothering.com.—C.S.

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The long-anticipated opening of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) system is scheduled to go down late this year, and everybody’s freaking excited about it, for the most part. Who doesn’t love to ride a train, just for the pleasure of riding a train? Kids love that stuff, and so does dad. So put it on the calendar for your Christmas break 2016 plans: you are going to ride that train. It’ll take some work, perhaps. You’ll have to pry junior away from his beloved Thomas the Tank Engine sets, and might have to inform the kids that the “Little Choo-Choo That Can” is a stupid, unrealistic story. What’s not stupid is the SMART train—your best bet for a low-cost adventure on the rails awaits. Just don’t let the kids put their feet on those new SMART train seats.—T.G.

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BEST PLACE FOR A COLD ONE WHILE SOMEONE ELSE DOES THE COOKING

Eating meals at home as a family is important, but it’s not always possible. Sometimes there just isn’t time. Or the fridge is empty. Or you just don’t feel like cooking and would rather have a beer and pay someone else to do it. When such circumstances occur, I head to Papas and Pollo. It’s cheap, the food is good and healthful (I’m a fan of the barbecued pork taco plate—$10 with rice, beans and salad), the kids can wander around and not bother anyone, and the beer is cold. You can bet the Warriors or Giants are on the telly, too. Once the weather dries up, the backyard, open-air patio— complete with lounge chairs set between raised vegetable beds and walk-up beer and food window—will be the place to be for some away-from-home family time and good food. 915 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.829.9037.—S.H.

BEST PLACE FOR KIDS WHO ARE BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS TO BOUNCE OFF WALLS

Yes, we need the rain, but being cooped up makes the kids restless and the parents edgy. So here’s what you do: take your kids over to Flying Frog Academy in Rohnert Park. Instead of jumping off couches and bunkbeds, your kids can learn the ways of parcour. You know, parcour, the urban-born sport of jumping, leaping and flipping from ledges, walls and various obstacles. Flying Frog has taken the sport indoors and created a fun and safe environment for kids (and adults). They’ve got classes, camps and open gym hours. 215 Classic Ct., Rohnert Park. 707.292.8201.—S.H.

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In the casinos, you like to play the machines where the odds are pretty good that you’ll win—or not lose too much too fast. Casino junkies will get to know

Let’s Celebrate! and hover around slot machines with a history of paying out on a consistent basis. There’s a corollary for kids and families in those popular claw-machine games. You know, the one where you put in a quarter and try to lift a worthless trinket with a crane-like claw. There’s a bunch of them in the North Bay, and if you hit these machines on a regular basis, you know that most of them are a total rip-off. You put in the quarter, and you can never grab the stupid toy. Before you know it, mom’s just blown half her paycheck, the kids are weeping, and it’s very sad. But here’s an insider’s tip: the machine at the Santa Rosa Kmart on Cleveland Avenue pays out on a pretty consistent basis—one toy for every $10 you waste, on average. That’s not a great return on your investment, but at least no one’s crying. 3771 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.544.2245.—T.G.

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One of the many things you can’t know about kids until you actually have some of your own is all the clothes you’ll need to buy for them. Those little buggers just keep outgrowing the pants and shoes you just bought for them, like, six months ago. Buying new clothes for kids is for suckers. Or for grandparents, in which case it’s fine. New socks and underwear are fine too, but I say it’s foolish to buy new clothes when you can get something perfectly good at a fraction of the price secondhand. It’s good for the wallet and for the planet. My favorite place for preowned kids’ clothes is Santa Rosa’s Wee Three. I was looking for snow boots for my daughter, and it made my day when Wee Three had just the pair I was looking for—at about $50 less than new. The store tries to carry only cotton and wool, which is cool because polyester stains, you know. When your kids do outgrow their clothes, march back into Wee Three and sell them back (the clothes, not the kids) so you can get some more. It’s a virtuous circle. 1007 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.525.933.—S.H.

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nce in awhile, a romantic getaway is in order, complete with a magical, slightly rococo setting, soothing spa treatments and that validating, celebratory “investing in our relationship” feeling. Kenwood Inn and Spa, a picturesque villa on Highway 12, is the answer to these justified aspirations, especially given its “No kids” policy. With only 27 rooms, a heated pool, a cozy wine bar and many other perks, Kenwood

Inn is both classy and a little rustic, and the bonus: you’ll end up with Instagram and Facebook photos guaranteed to make your less romantic friends green with envy. It could be even more romantic, and cheaper, to book a room in the middle of the week when all those photo-snapping tourists are out of sight, and you get the beautiful courtyard all to yourselves. 10400 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. 800.353.6966.—F.T.

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WRITERS PICKS BEST ROMANTIC OUTING, IN THE CLASSIC SENSE The original Romantics weren’t romantics as we think of the word today. Their idea of romance involved much more than chocolates and Hallmark cards. The Romantic movement of the 18th century celebrated the expression of free-flowing emotions, unadulterated nature and ancient times as a reaction of the cold rationalism of the dawning Industrial Revolution. Writers like Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, Victor Hugo and Jane Austen were part of this intellectual and artistic movement. Mary Shelly wrote Frankenstein as a dystopian Romantic novel, a thought experiment in which science goes horribly astray. I guess I’m more of a Romantic than a romantic. So here’s my idea of the perfect

Romantic outing: Grab a bottle of steely Riesling and a bag of ice-packed Tomales Bay miyagi oysters from Petaluma’s Bodega Bay Oyster Company and head for the rocky, wind-lashed Sonoma coast with someone you love. Bring some wood to burn, a soft wool blanket and maybe a loaf of crusty sourdough bread, too. Build a beach fire, and enjoy the fresh shucked oysters and cold wine. Cozy up. Read some poetry into the north wind. It’s not just the romance of being with your beloved that makes this romantic, but the raw beauty of sitting on the edge of the continent staring into a churning sea while wood smoke and ocean brine commingle in the air, perfuming your tousled hair as you slurp down another oyster, another glass of wine and another eyeful of the sea’s rugged beauty. To life! 12830 Valley Ford Road, Petaluma. 707.867.3010.—S.H.

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These springtime rituals are always the same: the rains end, the sun comes out, the daffodils bloom, and love is in the air. Then we get the annual email from our friends at Western Farm Center, the subject line of which reads, “New Chicks at Western Farm Center.” Could this be our lucky day? Is this some kind of an invitation to speed-dating with freaky farmer ladies, perhaps? Wow. This sure beats Tinder, or Bumble, or Match, or any of those online dating services that are for losers. We’re headed to Western Farm Center in March, because that’s when the new chicks are available! Whoo-hoo. Oh. Oops. Wrong chicks. Cluck this. 21 W. Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.0721.—T.G.

BEST NO-FAIL JEWELRY STORE

I’ve been told I’m not great at choosing gifts, so that’s why when I need a special piece of jewelry for my wife, I go to Artisana to get some expert advice. The shop feels more like a gallery than a jewelry store. Many of the items are made by local designers, and the staff is infinitely patient as they lead me around the store showing different pieces of jewelry. But even with the help I get from the gracious women at Artisana, I can still strike out. The store maintains a customer wish list that includes my wife’s favorite designers. Now I can zero in on items from her favorite jewelry makers, and I know I’ll get something she loves. Everybody wins. 146 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.3036.—S.H. ) 60

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BEST PANORAMIC VIEW TO IMPRESS YOUR DATE Thank You For Keeping Us Your #1 Favorite

BEST LINGERIE SHOP (Marin County)

Thank you Sonoma County for our legacy of wins!

Milk & Honey

Woman Owned & Operated!

1310 Fourth St. @ C San Rafael 415.482.9899

Treasures & Pleasures of the Goddess

A lot of wineries boast beautiful views to go along with their wines, yet none can equal the stunning 360-degree panorama that Sterling Vineyards offers. Likewise, no other winery can say it employs a gondola that rises above Napa Valley, the way that Sterling Vineyards does, ushering tasters to its impressive winery 300 feet above the town of Calistoga. And breathtaking transport is only the beginning at Sterling. Once you arrive at the winery, an architectural gem built like a castle with shimmering white towers and terraces, you’re greeted with a glass of wine and allowed to roam the grounds at your leisure. You can visit the spectacular art galleries located throughout, listen to the chime of 10th-century church bells brought over from England, or stroll along elevated walkways, where the views continue. Sterling also offers several tours and tasting experiences, so you can customize your romantic outings. www.sterlingvineyards.com.—C.S.

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123 North Main St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 www.milk-and-honey.com

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BEST WAY TO QUELL ROAD RAGE

et’s not kid ourselves: driving down Highway 101 in the North Bay can be stressful, or worse, with a daily parade of cutter-offers, non-signaling lane changers, crap-flying-off-the-back-of-the-rig truckers, tailgating terrorists and lane-swerving dippies yammering into their detestable devices. Leaving the Bohemian office, the 20-odd minutes that it takes to get from Santa Rosa to the Washington Avenue Petaluma exit off of 101 presents daily opportunities to commune with your inner peace-person, but it ain’t easy. Sometimes there just aren’t enough Louis Armstrong tunes on the CD player to ease the hate-grip on the steering wheel. So we are always happy to pull up to the traffic light at Lakeville and East Washington Avenue to see the legendary

Super Sonic Smog Man dancing on the corner with his big sign. Yes, legendary. He’s been at it for years. This middle-aged African-American man has flat-out got the moves, the gestures and the perfect smiling antidote for glumfaced or surly drivers having a bad day, or a bad life, as they pass through Petaluma to points elsewhere. He wears headphones as he twirls the big turquoise Super Sonic sign and busts out the dance moves as he points in the direction of the nearby smog station, and we always give this guy a happy honk of the horn and a wave as we make our way through town. Next time we need a smog check, Super Sonic’s got our business. But only if there’s a dance-class option with the Smog Man. 322 Lakeville St., Petaluma. 707.762.2700.—T.G.

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ANTIQUES ON SECOND 1370 Second St., Napa. 707.252.6353. SONOMA

WHISTLESTOP ANTIQUES

130 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.9474.

BEST RESALE STORE NAPA

LOLO’S

1120 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.7972. SONOMA

RESTYLE MARKETPLACE 1001 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.284.1700.

BEST ART SUPPLY STORE NAPA

NAPA VALLEY ART SUPPLIES

3250 California Blvd., Napa. 707.224.2775. SONOMA

RILEYSTREET ART SUPPLY 103 Maxwell Court, Santa Rosa. 707.526.2416.

BEST FRAMING SHOP NAPA

BEN FRANKLIN FRAMING 1409 Second St., Napa. 707.224.4458. SONOMA

FRAME OF MIND

2000 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Ste. 100, Sebastopol. 707.887.8530.

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BEST FASHION JEWELRY STORE

NAPA

CA’ MOMI SPICY OLIVE OIL, CA’ MOMI 1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664. SONOMA

GUAYAKÍ YERBA MATE 6782 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. 100, Sebastopol. 707.824.6644.

BEST BOOKSTORE—NEW NAPA

COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS www.copperfieldsbooks.com SONOMA

MIYAMO

1128 First St., Napa. 707.251.9058. SONOMA

ARTISANA

146 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.3036.

BEST FINE JEWELRY STORE NAPA

NAPA VALLEY JEWELERS

1317 Napa Town Center, Napa. 707.224.0997.

COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS

SONOMA

BEST BOOKSTORE—USED

638 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.861.4118.

www.copperfieldsbooks.com

NAPA

NAPA BOOKMINE

964 Pearl St., Napa. 707.733.3199. SONOMA

COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS www.copperfieldsbooks.com

BEST RECORD/ CD STORE SONOMA

LAST RECORD STORE

1899-A Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.525.1963.

E.R. SAWYER JEWELERS

BEST CLOTHING STORE—MEN’S NAPA

BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE NAPA

WILDCAT VINTAGE CLOTHING 1125 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.224.3162. SONOMA

AUBERGINE

755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

BEST SHOE STORE NAPA

SOLE DESIRE 1209 First St., Napa. 707.252.7280. SONOMA

SOLE DESIRE

2411 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.542.1690. 151 Petaluma Blvd. S. #G, Petaluma. 707.778.6967. 176 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.634.7401.

614 Main St., Napa. 707.255.5858.

BEST COSTUME/ FESTIVE APPAREL SHOP

SONOMA

NAPA

315 D St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.0182.

1125 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.224.3162.

BEST CLOTHING STORE—WOMEN’S

SONOMA

SCOTT LYALL

KALIBER

NAPA

WILDCAT VINTAGE CLOTHING

DISGUISE THE LIMIT 129 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.575.1477.

MIYAMO

BEST FURNITURE/ HOME FURNISHINGS

SONOMA

NAPA

850 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.4827.

195 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.4300.

101 S. Coombs St., Napa. 707.257.7733.

BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE STANROY MUSIC CENTER

1128 First St., Napa. 707.255.5858.

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NEW STORE OPENS IN NOVATO!

COPPERFIELD’S RETROSPECTIVE

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Visit our original store in Sebastopol beginning June 18 for a look at how book selling as unfolded over the last 35 years.

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Maybe it’s a guy thing, but I love hardware stores. I’m not particularly handy, but I like to know that if I really wanted to build a deck or fix my leaking sink I could find the right tools and supplies for the job at my neighborhood hardware store, Sebastopol Hardware Center. While the Ace-affiliated shop is a national brand, the store is locally owned and feels much homier than a Home Depot. The friendly cashiers call me “Hon,” and on weekends there’s free popcorn. The really cool thing is that it’s more than a hardware store; it’s really a general store. The recently expanded paint and pet shop adjacent to the main store now sells sporting goods—GoPro cameras, fishing poles, pocketknives, bicycle inner tubes and baseballs. They even sell an electric dirt bike. And the main store has a great lineup of kitchen supplies and housewares. Best of all is Super Saturday. On the first Saturday of the month, everything is 20 percent off. Prices can be higher than the big-box stores, but for odds and ends needed for weekend jobs, I’m OK supporting a local business. Twenty percent off for bigger purchases makes the store that much better. 680 Gravenstein Ave. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.7688.—S.H.

BEST GAS STATION PEANUTS

Well, this might seem a little bit of a boutique selection, but on any given midweek afternoon at the Bohemian, the staff may find itself a little on the peckish end of things, growling hatred and irritation at the world, and that’s when someone will raise his head and declare, “It’s time for some gas station peanuts!” At which point someone else will collect a few bucks and trundle down the street to Arco, which is one of the most stress-inducing and overcrowded gas stations we’ve ever encountered, but which always has a choice selection of Planters-in-the-sleeve. They got your

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dry-roasted, your honey-roasted, your plain ol’ salted. If we’re feeling superindulgent, we’ll spring for some cashews, too, and head back to the office feeling like one satisfied squirrel. We’re nuts for gas station peanuts! 1010 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.—T.G.

BEST PLACE TO GET SOMETHING FOR THE HIPSTER IN YOUR LIFE

They say the best gifts are things you don’t really need but most definitely want, desired embellishments and delightful luxury items. When in need of an ideal gift, head to Guerneville’s Commerce Fine Goods. The tiny store, which shares the town’s historic bank building with an ice cream parlor and a pie shop, manages to concentrate an impressive amount of beautiful objects in a compact space, and all of them are perfectly giftable. Options include mudcloth pillows and enamel coffee mugs with clever quips, chic candles and artisan flower pots, soft pajama pants and handmade wall art, or in other words—hipster must-haves. Throw in the latest issue of Kinfolk Magazine, and your sophisticated, life-curating friends will be forever grateful. 16290 Main St., Guerneville. 707.510.0051.—F.T.

BEST OVERHEARD CONVERSATION THAT WAS FUNNY, BUT NOW NOT SO MUCH We were at Lawson’s Landing in Dillon Beach last July to see what was going on behind the scenes at the beachside camping resort. It was working to adhere to some rules from the California Coastal Commission about the legacy trailers that give the blue-collar seaside resort its character. At one point, we sat on a bench to take in the sights and sounds, and two women began to engage in a conversation that struck us as really funny at the time—but not now. After one of the women made some generally disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants, to no one in particular,

BEST PLACE TO SAVE SOME GREEN BUYING SOMETHING GREEN

The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center’s plant sale comes three times a year: spring, summer and fall. It seems like my yard is never in shape to give their lovingly grown organic seedlings a proper home when the sales go down, but this time I’ll be ready. The spring sale is coming up soon: April 2–3 and 9–10. The list of annual and perennial plants for sale is extensive. There will be more tomato (red, yellow, white, green and purple) and chile pepper varieties than you can imagine. I like checking out the obscure Andean plants, like yacón, a sunflower relative that grows five feet tall and produces crunchy, sweet, jicama-like tubers. Welcome, spring. 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. 707.874.9591. oaec.org/events/plant-sale.—S.H.

another woman, who was wandering by, tuned her ear into the comment and the two started to yell about the good old days of immigration. Which happened to be when their families arrived at Ellis Island. They went on and on about it

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e want to thank all of the North Bay residents who have supported us for 37 years. We are a local, family-owned business, whose goal is to bring the best selection of toys at the best prices to the people of this area. We pride ourselves on being part of the diversity of local businesses that sustain the quality of life in the North Bay. We look forward to continuing the excitement of The Toyworks by offering:

Last 20 Years

• Best & largest selection of safe, quality toys north of the Golden Gate • Best help choosing the perfect toy or gift • Best environment for kids • Best selection of non–violent, creative toys • Best customers anywhere!!!

Experience our newly renovated and expanded flagship store. CENTRALIZED in Sebastopol’s Vibrant Downtown Plaza!

FREE GIFT WRAPPING

Sebastopol • On the Plaza across from Whole Foods • 707.829.2003 • sonomatoyworks.com

Sean Wilson DDS

A HEALTHY SMILE IS A BEAUTIFUL SMILE a healthy mouth is KEY to wellness General dentistry Individualized comprehensive care Appearance related dentistry Smile makeovers Implants Implant supported dentures and partials Mercury-free tooth colored fillings In-office whitening Bite problems Sedation

Creating Healthy Beautiful Smiles 707.578.7424 98 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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COKAS DIKO

3499 Industrial Way, Santa Rosa. 707.570.2341. 1125 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.568.4044.

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Thank you Bohemians!

NAPA

ZELLER’S ACE HARDWARE

SONOMA

SOLAR WORKS

400 Morris St., Ste. C, Sebastopol. 707.829.8282.

BEST DIGITAL CREATIVE SERVICES

2460 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.526.5700.

BEST AUTO REPAIR NAPA

AJ’S AUTO REPAIR 536 Soscol Ave. #10, Napa. 707.226.2805. SONOMA

OUT WEST GARAGE 321 Second St., Petaluma. 707.769.0162.

BEST NURSERY

751 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 800.985.9322.

2013 Big Ranch Road, Napa. 707.252.6445.

NAPA NISSAN

510 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.253.1551. SONOMA

HANSEL AUTO GROUP 2925 Corby Ave., Santa Rosa. 866.698.8486.

BEST MOTORCYCLE/ SCOOTER SHOP

DJ’S GROWING PLACE

SONOMA

HARMONY FARM SUPPLY 3244 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.9125.

BEST HYDROPONIC SUPPLY STORE NAPA

ENDLESS GREEN

55 Enterprise Court, Ste. 2, Napa. 707.254.0200.

NAPA

SONOMA

820 Third St., Napa. 707.253.8185.

www.hydrodepot.com

NAPA VALLEY MOTO

www.BernsteinBraces.com

ADVANCED AUTO DETAILING

NAPA

ZDCA

NAPA

Brynn

RICO’S AUTO DETAILING

SONOMA

BEST AUTO DEALER

Ashton

NAPA

SONOMA

BEST SOLAR RETAIL

BEST AUTO DETAILING

SONOMA

429 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707.774.8400.

M A E T C I T N O D B EST OYReTaHrOs in a Row!

518 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2371.

1538 Third St., Napa. 707.252.8366.

4055 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.584.7811.

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819 Randolph St., Napa. 707.224.0204.

FRIEDMAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENT REVOLUTION MOTO INC. 518 College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.523.2371 RevolutionMoto.com

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Grand Re-Opening April 2 New Owner! New Look!

Come to our store opening and shop for Spring. 186 N. Main St, Sebastopol www.cultivatehome.com 707.824.1400

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Smooches and Lugs, Maria & the Gang! Tues–Fri 7:30–6:00 321 Second Street ◆ Petaluma 707.769.0162

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BROWNS VALLEY MARKET 3263 Browns Valley Road, Napa. 707.253.2480.

Spring Forward in Style

SONOMA

OLIVER’S MARKET www.oliversmarket.com

BEST ETHNIC MARKET NAPA

LA MORENITA MARKET Two Montgomery Village locations— 710 Farmers Lane and 2411 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa Petaluma • Sebastopol • Sonoma • Napa • San Rafael • Davis • Greenbrae • Los Gatos Burlingame • Menlo Park • Roseville • Alameda • Danville Visit us at Soledesire.com

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1715-B Trancas Street 707-224-7483 THE EYECARE STORE NEXT DOOR. SiteforSoreEyes.com

*Offer valid on the purchase of frames and lenses. Free second pair of prescription eyeglasses can be chosen from our large special frame selection with single-vision clear plastic lenses. See store for details. Not combinable with insurance. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 3/31/16.

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THE EYECARE STORE NEXT DOOR.

Eye Exams available by Sterling VisionCare™ Optometrist, a CA-licensed Vision Health Care service plan, conveniently located next to Site for Sore Eyes. Site for Sore Eyes does not employ the optometrist nor do they provide eye exams.

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2434 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.255.9068.

BEST PIPE SHOP NAPA

MIGHTY QUINN 110 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.226.7420. SONOMA

MIGHTY QUINN

3372 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.4975.

BEST HAIR SALON NAPA

SONOMA

BLOOM SALON

2481 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa. 707.542.3513.

SONOMA

ASIA MART

BEST NATURAL FOODS STORE NAPA

NATURE SELECT FOODS 1080 Main St., St. Helena. 707.967.8545. SONOMA

COMMUNITY MARKET 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.1806.

6762 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. 100, Sebastopol. 707.407.4020.

BEST CULINARY STORE NAPA

SHACKFORD’S KITCHEN STORE 1350 Main St., Napa. 707.226.2132. SONOMA

CULTIVATE HOME 186 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.1400.

1146 Main St., Napa. 707.251.8468.

LEADING EDGE SALON

1235 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. B., Santa Rosa. 707.575.5551.

BEST FULL SERVICE BEAUTY SALON NAPA

HEN HOUSE SALON 705 School St., Napa. 707.927.3229. SONOMA

BRUSH THE SALON

322 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.1400.

BEST SKIN CARE SPA NAPA

PURE SKIN SPA

1401 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.738.9511. SONOMA

BLISS ORGANIC DAY SPA

186 N. Main St., Second Floor, Sebastopol. 707.861.3434.

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BEST REASON TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO

Radio is mostly bad music and too many commercials. One exception is ‘The Drive’ with Steve Jaxon on KSRO, 1350-AM and 103.5-FM. Tune in from 3 to 6pm on a typical weekday and you’ll get an interview with a local newsmaker, some laughs from one of Jaxon’s comedian friends, a chat with a winemaker or chef and choice words from elected officials. Jaxon, with more than a little help from producer/rainmaker Mike DeWald, creates a distinctly Sonoma County talk show that’s essential North Bay listening—and not just because he features me and my fellow Bohemian editors on the “Boho Buzz” on Wednesdays at 4pm.—S.H.

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GOLDEN OWL TATTOO 3369 Old California Way, Napa. 707.266.2454.

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DR. JOSHUA MARGOLIS, LAC, DAC, DOMTP, FARMACOPIA

BEST DAY SPA

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

17977 Sonoma Hwy., Sonoma. 707.938.3000.

SOLAGE CALISTOGA

755 Silverado Trail N., Calistoga. 707.266.7534.

Open daily til 5:30pm, Sun 11–5pm 130 4th Street • Historic Railroad Square • Santa Rosa

707.542.9474

www.Whistlestop-Antiques.com Est. 1974

Four Paws Pet Ranch Boarding ª Day Care

Grooming ª Training ª Dog Park

A “Best” of 5 years in a row! Thank you for your support! (707) 542-3766

www.fourpawspetranch.com 3410 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401

95 Montgomery Drive, Ste. 126, Santa Rosa. 707.861.0625.

NAPA

NAPA FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

SONOMA

2441 W. Imola Ave., Napa. 707.224.4160.

209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.823.8231.

SONOMA

OSMOSIS DAY SPA

Whistlestop Antiques

SONOMA

TAROT ART & TATTOO GALLERY

NAPA

You’ll find treasures for all ages!

BEST HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER

BEST RESORT & SPA NAPA

INDIAN SPRINGS CALISTOGA 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.4913. SONOMA

FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT & SPA 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

BEST MEDICAL DISPENSARY SONOMA

PEACE IN MEDICINE

1061 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.843.3227. 6771 Sebastopol Ave. #100, Sebastopol. 707.823.4206..

BEST HOLISTIC HERBAL SHOP

JACOB QUIHUIS, THE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 1819 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.9850.

BEST ORTHODONTIST NAPA

MICHAEL TEICHMAN, DDS 3020 Beard Road, Napa. 707.226.8542. SONOMA

BERNSTEIN ORTHODONTICS

2245 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.575.0600.

BEST ESTHETIC DENTIST NAPA

MICHAEL YOUNG, DDS 3150 Beard Road, Napa. 707.255.5545.

SONOMA

132 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.2539.

98 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.578.7424.

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BEST COMPARATIVELY LOW-TECH BIKE ROUTE DIRECTIONS—WE SAID COMPARATIVELY—FOR THE APP-AVERSE No, it’s not the “road signs” to popular road-bike routes that are painted on the wall at Echelon Cycle & Multisport in Santa Rosa. Although that certainly is a place to start. But if you’ve got a dumb phone, or feel you’re just too dumb for your phone, or even if you’re smart enough to realize that halfway into most of the best rides in the North Bay you’ll be well out of range of most wireless service, rendering that hot ride-mapping app you downloaded about as useful as a spare inner tube with no pump, you’ll want to bring a piece of paper called a map. If you can find your way around a desktop computer, the Santa Rosa Cycling Club provides a great introduction to such classic rides as Cavedale-Mt. Veeder and King Ridge on its website, including turn-by-turn instructions with commentary, and printable PDFs. The routes and optional “out and backs” are helpfully outlined in color—if you can get that darned inkjet working right, that is. srcc.memberlodge. com.—J.K.

BEST PLACE TO DISPOSE OF UNWANTED JUNK AND CONTEMPLATE HOW WASTEFUL WE REALLY ARE

I’ve always had a strange fascination for the dump. Back when I was kid in San Jose, everything got dumped in one place, and it was OK to wander around picking up odd and ends and occasional dirty treasures. These days it’s all about sorting refuse into useful categories: wood, metal, plastic, garden waste. And no scavenging allowed. Petaluma’s Central Landfill and Transfer Station is a living cultural-archeology exhibit that reveals how much we buy and then throw

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If you’ve got a regrettable Tazmanian devil tattoo or maybe an ill-rendered tramp-stamp, the second annual Ugly Tattoo Contest is for you. The inky gathering offers you the chance to turn that lame barbed-wire tattoo around your bicep into something positive. More than $1,000 in prizes are available, including a $400 tattoo cover-up from tattooist (and this week’s cover artist) Shotsie Gorman. There’s also live music from Half People, Dmitra and Pascal. The tattoo redemption happens on Sunday, March 20, at B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, 400 First St. E., Sonoma. 6–9pm. 707.938.7110.

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Cold Comfort

‘Crazy Cold Beautiful’ is a one-of-a-kind song cycle composed by Robin Eschner with the American Composers Forum. Performed by Take Jack and Orchestra and the Kitchen Choir, the show tells the history of sled-dog mushing in northern Minnesota—in song. The West Coast premier will be conducted by Bay Area composer Omid Zoufonoun. Put on a parka and come to the Glaser Center on Saturday, March 19, at 3pm and 8pm. 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Tickets at crazycoldbeautiful. brownpapertickets.com.

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Bill Kortum was Sonoma County’s premier environmental activist. He was instrumental in stopping the nuclear power plant planned for Bodega Head. He also helped create the California Coastal Commission, which set limits on development along the entire California Coast. Bill passed away in 2014 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Celebrate his legacy at the second annual Bill Kortum Memorial Hike at Shell Beach for an easy 3.5-mile hike, March 19 at 11am. Contact prostateawarenessfoundation.org, or for more info.

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Following a sold-out show at the Occidental Center for the Arts, SonoMusette tap into 20th-century Paris with the songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and fellow Frenchmen (and women) with a spirited show at the Glaser Center on March 26 at 7:30pm. 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. $15 in advance (Brownpapertickets.com/ event/2508427) and $20 at the door.

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COUNTRY GOLD Singer, songwriter and top-notch guitar player Vince Gill performs Wednesday, March 23, at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. See Concerts, p77.

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WORD PLAY Passions rise as

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nsemble” is one of those confusing words that can mean two different things. Often used to describe the supporting members of a cast, singing and dancing behind the leads, “ensemble” also refers to a type of show in which the entire cast has more or less equal responsibility in creating the world in which the story takes place. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by Marin Onstage and running through April 2, is one of two such new shows. Directed with conspicuous glee by Pat Nims, Spelling Bee features a committed cast playing adorably misfit middle-school spelling competitors. Aided by some clever

Anna in the Tropics, the gorgeously crafted 2003 Pulitzer Prize winner by Nilo Cruz, gets a stylish, lyrical, visually impressive staging at 6th Street Playhouse, buoyed by exceptional performances from Bronwen Shears, Armando Rey and Laura Sottile, standing out among a strong ensemble portraying immigrant workers in a cigar factory in 1930s Florida. With an impressive, evocative set by Jesse Dreikosen, the story explores what happens when the newly hired lector, a traditional reader of novels to Cuban cigar makers, chooses to read Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. That novel begins to affect the workers in powerful ways, unleashing hidden depths of jealousy, ambition and desire. Though a bit undercooked in places, the ensemble does a fine job of bringing this forgotten world to vibrant life. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ runs Friday–Saturday through April 2 at Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. $10–$25. 415.448.6152 ‘Anna in the Tropics’ runs Thursday–Sunday through March 26 at 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. $15–$32. 707.523.4185.

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audience participation, it plays out like The Hunger Games crossed with Revenge of the Nerds. Standouts in the nine-actor cast include Arielle Mandelberg as the lonely, dictionary-loving Olive; Peter Carroll as the oddball, cape-wearing Leaf Coneybear; and John Griffin as the lugubrious, hilariously eccentric William Barfee (he pronounces it “barfay”). Also quite strong are Amanda Morando as the spelling bee moderator Rona Lisa Peretti and Dell Parker as the communityservice-mandated “comfort counselor” Mitch Mahoney. It’s all good, goofy fun, a bit uneven musically and with a number of slightly clunky rough spots, but with an infectious energy that literally pulls the audience—volunteer spellers, that is—into its giddy, slightly skewed, entirely life affirming embrace. Rating (out of 5):

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8pm. $30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Mar 18, Dustbowl Revival. Mar 22, outrageous jazz with Zanzibar. 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.8720.

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Canadian violinist is known for his technical brilliance and lyrical musicianship. Mar 19, 7:30pm. $35 and up. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Bandleader and recording artist Dogole offers a musical tribute to jazz and world music visionary Randy Weston with several guest artists. Mar 19, 8pm. $25-$40. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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Massively popular country singer and songwriter performs off his new album, “Down to My Last Bad Habit.” Mar 23, 8pm. $59-$79. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

KRS-One

An evening with the legendary hip-hop philosopher. Mar 18, 8:30pm. $21-$26. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Loreena McKennitt

Eclectic Celtic performer and Grammy nominee comes to Santa Rosa with music and tales inspired by her world travels. Mar 18, 8pm. $45-$55. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Amit Peled

Redwood Arts presents a concert from the world-famous cellist, accompanied by pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera and performing works by Handel, Bach, Beethoven and others. Mar 18, 8pm. $10-$30. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.874.1124.

MARIN COUNTY Pollyanna Bush

Sophisticated singer and songwriter celebrates songs by Carole King, Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell in her “Full Circle” concert, featuring several surprise guests. Mar 18, 8pm. $15-$30. TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.924.4848.

Cory Henry

Grammy award-winning keyboardist from Snarky Puppy plays off his new solo album, “The Revival,” and showcases his instrument of choice, the Hammond B-3 organ. Mar 23,

The eloquent folk songwriter brings a full band to Mill Valley for a weeklong residency sure to sell out. Mar 20-25. $40$45. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

NAPA COUNTY Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet

Based in St. Petersburg, Russia, this ensemble dates back to 1939 and champions not only Russian masterworks, but will perform selections from local composer Louise Canepa, with the Napa Valley Ballet presenting a suite as well. Mar 19, 7pm. $10-$20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

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Mar 19, Disclaimer. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Aqus Cafe

Mar 16, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Mar 17, Wild Green with Miriam Crowley. Mar 18, One Armed Joey with Legal Disaster. Mar 19, Greenhouse. Mar 20, 2pm, Kenneth Roy Berry. Mar 23, bluegrass and old time music jam. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Tues, Open Didgeridoo Clinic. Wed, Open Mic. Mar 17, St. Patrick’s Day Show with the Honey Dippers, SamVega and Lucky Ol’ Bones. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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Mar 16, SRJC Orchestra and Choir. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4307.

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Mar 17, Joe Valley Band. Mar 18, John Pita. Mar 19, Donny Mederos. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.578.1826.

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Mar 18, Brooke & the Caterpillar. Mar 19, French Oak. Mar 22, songwriter’s lounge with Lauralee Brown. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.789.0505.

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Mar 21, Steve Moon and Jeff Suburu. Mar 22, Greg Hester and Jim Passarell Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Epworthian Hall

Mar 18, 7:30pm, KOWS benefit concert with Markus James and Wendy DeWitt. 500 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Finley Community Center

Mon, 11am, Proud Mary’s ukulele jam and lessons. Third Friday of every month, Steve Luther. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Flamingo Lounge

Mar 18, Bohemian’s Best Of Party with Codi Binkley and friends. Mar 19, Stereo Bounce. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden

Mar 18, New Skye Band. Mar 19, 2:30pm, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. Mar 19, 7pm, Laflamme-Lawrence Ensemble. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Gaia’s Garden

Mar 16, El Tocte. Mar 18, Duo Guiliani. Mar 23, Klezmer Creek. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491. )

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Mar 19, 3 and 8pm, Crazy Cold Beautiful performed by Take Jack and Sonoma County’s Kitchen Choir. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.

Green Music Center

Mar 18, Sir James Galway and the Galway Chamber Players. Mar 20, Acoustic Africa featuring Habib Koité & Vusi Mahlasela. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall

Mar 20, 3pm, Musica Pacifica Baroque Ensemble. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Mar 17, Melvin Seals & JGB. Mar 18, Dirtwire. Mar 19, Sol Horizon. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Mar 18, Jaydub & Dino. Mar 19, Billy Manzik. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey

Mar 17, St Paddy’s Day with live Irish music. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Mar 16, the Great Spirit Band. Mar 17, Stax City. Mar 18, the Windshield Cowboys. Mar 19, Blithedale Canyon. Mar 20, Johnny Soultrain. Mar 23, Misner & Smith. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro

Mar 17, Tomm & Sara Finn. Mar 18, Janie Roberts. Mar 19, Greg Hester Jazz Combo. Mar 20, Carl Hendel & Eddie Meisse. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Mar 17, 2pm, Live Oak Ceili Band. Mar 17, 7:30pm, Highway Poets. Mar 18, Tommy Thomsen. Mar 19, the Perfect Crime. Mar 20, Michael Mullen. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre

Mar 16, Reverend Horton Heat. Mar 17, Front Country with One Grass, Two Grass. Mar 22, Sammy J. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Newman Auditorium Mar 18, the Borromeo String Quartet. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.

Redwood Cafe

Mar 16, Mother Jones in Heaven. Mar 17, St. Patrick’s Day Party. Mar 18, KRSH noon concert with Ray Gorin. Mar 18, 8:30pm, Dream Farmers. Mar 19, Oliver’s Music Showcase. Mar 20, 5pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. Mar 20, 7:30pm, Maldito Tango Duo. Mar 21, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse

Mar 19, Hot Zone. Mar 20, D’giin. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.

Rossi’s 1906

Mar 17, St Patrick’s Day with Loosely Covered and the Gentlemen Soldiers. Mar 18, Kevin Russell and the Rhythm Rangers. Mar 19, Trainwreck Junction. Mar 23, dance lessons with Johnny Tsunami & the Hurricanes. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Angelico Hall

Mar 20, 3pm, San Francisco Symphony Chamber Concert. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.457.4440.

Fenix

Wed, Pro blues jam. Mar 17, the Marinfidels. Mar 18, Soul Power. Mar 19, SuperHuey. Mar 20, Salamander 6 and All Together Now. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

George’s Nightclub

Mar 18, Fleetwood Mask. Mar 19, DJ Marlo. Mar 20, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato

Mar 16, open mic night with Delphi Freeman. Mar 17, musicians against cancer with the Yard Dogs. Mar 18, Jean Genies. Mar 23, open mic with Liquid Television. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Marin Country Mart

Mar 19, Out of the Blue. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Mar 20, 12:30pm, Miracle Mule. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Songbird Community Healing Center

19 Broadway Club

Mar 19, 6:30pm, Spring Equinox Celebration & Sound Journey. 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.2398.

Sonoma Portworks Mar 19, CinnaGals Spring Concert. 613 Second St, Petaluma. 707.769.5203.

The Tradewinds Bar

Mar 19, Paulie’s Garage. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse

Mar 18, the Hots. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Whiskey Tip

Mar 18, North Bay Cabaret presents Life on Mars: a David Bowie variety show. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

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Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series. Mar 20, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble. Mar 21, Mill Valley Middle School Chorus. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Ali Akbar College of Music

Mar 19, Arjun Verma, Nilan Chaudhuri & Eman Essa in concert. 215 West End Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6372.

Mon, open mic. Wed, Walt the Dog. Mar 17, Eric McFadden Band with Queen Delphine and Lantz Lazwell. Mar 18, 5:30pm, Darren Nelson and Michael Weiss. Mar 18, 9pm, Grateful Dead Night with Cryptical and friends. Mar 19, 5:30pm, Fairfax Social Club. Mar 19, 9pm, This Old Earthquake and the Haggards. Mar 20, 4pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. Mar 20, 9pm, Johnny Adams Band. Mar 22, Donna Eagle. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Mar 16, Dharma Bums. Mar 17, Michael LaMacchia Band. Mar 18, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mar 19, Chris Saunders Band. Mar 20, Migrant Pickers and friends. Mar 21, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Mar 23, the Humdinger Band. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Open Secret

Mar 18, Spirit Rising concert with David Lieberstein and friends. 923 C St, San Rafael. 415.457.4191.

Osteria Divino

Mar 16, Deborah Winters. Mar 17, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet. Mar 18, Parker Grant Trio. Mar 19, James Henry’s Hands on Fire. Mar 20, Ian McArdle Trio. Mar 22, Malcolm Campbell. Mar 23, Brian Moran. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

MAN WITH THE GOLDEN FLUTE And after St. Patrick’s, put on your tie and behave for Irish master flutist James Galway at the Green Music Center on March 18. See Clubs & Venues, this page.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Mar 16, Marianna August. Mar 17, Deborah Winters. Mar 22, Lorin Rowan. Mar 23, Joe Tate & the Hippie Voices. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Mar 16, Elvis Johnson’s soul review. Mar 17, St Patrick’s Day with Culann’s Hounds. Mar 18, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack. Mar 19, Fantasia and Flanelhed. Mar 20, Achilles Wheel Trio. Mar 22, Waldo’s Special. Mar 23, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rickey’s Mar 18, Karen Sudjian and Harmonica Jazz. Mar 19, Kimrea & Dreamdogs. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Mar 17, Fiesta Total flamenco show. Mar 18, Roberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob Band. Mar 19, the Equinox Rocks. Mar 20, 5pm, Mazacote. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Mar 17, the Theory.

Mar 18, Ethan J Perry & the Remedy Band. Mar 19, the Bad Apple String Band. Mar 20, Sunny Ozell. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

22, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Station House Cafe

Fri, jammin’ and java with Jeffrey McFarland Johnson. 948 Main St, Napa. 707.224.2233.

Mar 20, Melodious Thunk with Charlie Hickox and Ken “Snakebite” Jacobs. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Mar 17, the Dustbowl Revival with T Sisters. Mar 18, the Mother Hips. Mar 23, Crossroads Music School concert. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Mar 18, Top 40 dance party with the Terrapin All-Stars. Mar 19, Stu Allen & Mars Hotel. Mar 20, Midnight North. Mar 21, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Napa Valley Roasting Company

RaeSet Sun, 12pm, Aloha Brunch with Jimmy Duhig. Fri, 7:30pm, Friday Night Blues with Gretschkat. 3150 B Jefferson St, Napa. 707.666.9028.

River Terrace Inn Mar 18, Sean Carscadden. Mar 19, Dawn & Tony. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.

Silo’s Mar 16, C4 Inc. Mar 17, the Deadlies duo. Mar 18, Valerie V Quartet. Mar 19, the Fabulous Screwtops. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

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NAPA COUNTY Ca’ Momi Osteria Mar 18, David Correa and Tommy Hill. Mar 19, Dirty Cello. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Mar 17, St Patrick’s Day with the Sorry Lot. Mar 19, the Special Guests. Mar 20, DJ Aurelio. Mar

Mar 19, Peter Frampton acoustic. Sold-out. Mar 20, David Crosby. Sold-out. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Uva Trattoria Mar 16, Nate Lopez. Mar 17, Three on a Match. Mar 18, Party of Three. Mar 19, Jackie and friends. Mar 20, Tom Duarte. Mar 23, Le Hot Jazz. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Mar 18

Chroma Gallery, “Art of the Figure,” exhibiting artwork by participating members of Sonoma County figure drawing groups. 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. Fulton Crossing, “Open Studios,” artist Henrik Liisberg is on hand, as are Fulton Crossing artists and crafters who show their work and engage in community conversations. 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. 707.536.3305. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, “Modern Twist,” contemporary bamboo sculpture from 17 Japanese artists joins “Contemporary Calligraphy,”with writer Thomas Ingmire in collaboration with artist Manuel Neri. 6pm. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939. SVMA.

Galleries SONOMA COUNTY Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Apr 17, “Running Fence: 40 Years Post,” exhibit displays works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the renowned artists behind large-scale art projects like “Running Fence,” donated to the museum in 2001 by the late Tom Golden. 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

The Art Wall at Shige Sushi Through Apr 3, “Facets,” collage and paintings by Lisa Beerntsen and Deborah Salomon takes a faceted approach to space. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. hours vary 707.795.9753.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Apr 16, “Translations,” exhibition of stunning fine photography by Sonoma County artist Don Van Amerongen

Mar 19

Petaluma Arts Center, “Metalworks: Cast, Forged & Welded,” featuring more than 35 works that explore the properties of metal and the trends in modern day sculpture. 4pm. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.

Mar 20

Dutton-Goldfield Winery, “Tim Brody Solo Show,” Sonoma County artist shows his collection of predominantly pastel paintings. 1pm. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.827.3600. Bolinas Gallery, “Colorists of Northern California,” featuring over 60 paintings by 11 painters working in the colorist tradition, using vibrant colors to interpret the warm and cool effects of sunlight. 2pm. 52 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.0782.

features digitally painted photos taken in Myanmar, India and Tibet. 312 South A St, Ste 7, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sun, noon to 5, and by appointment. 707.695.1011.

City Hall Council Chambers

Through Apr 7, “Teri Sloat: Beyond My Window,” showing imaginative landscapes from the children’s book author and illustrator. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010.

East West Cafe

Through Mar 31, “Fish, Food & More,” eight local artists exhibit art quilts. 128 N Main St, Sebastopol. Mon-Sat, 8am to 9pm; Sun, 8am to 8pm 707.829.2822.

Graton Gallery

Through Apr 10, “Nine Artists - Nine Perspectives,” featuring works by Sally Baker, Susan R Ball, Marylu Downing, Tim Haworth and others. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.

Hammerfriar Gallery

Through Apr 9, “Moving Target:

American Dream,” mixedmedia showing from sculptor and educator Ryan Carrington reflects on the public perspective of blue-collar workers in the United States. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts

Through Apr 10, “Full Circle: Pond Farm Revisited,” an exhibition of eclectic pottery works by alumni of Pond Farm Pottery. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.

Paul Mahder Gallery

Through Mar 31, “Annual Group Exhibit,” a wide selection from over 40 local and international artists. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Petaluma Library

Through Mar 19, “Spring Art Show,” works by artist members of the Petaluma Arts Association includes watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, collage, sculpture and more. 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. 707.763.9801.

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Prince Gallery

Through Apr 3, “Inversion of Control,” a solo show by Jay Hill feature pixelated-looking paintings that explore the evolution emerging artificial intelligence and its effect on humanity. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.889.0371.

Quercia Gallery

Through Mar 28, “New Paintings by Inna Talantova,” Soviet Union native now living in the Russian River valley shows her latest plein air paintings. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. Fri-Mon, 11am to 5pm and by appointment 707.865.0243.

Rohnert ParkCotati Library

Through Mar 19, “Annual Library Art Show,” featuring works by several Sonoma County artists including Tim Chadsey, Linda Schroeter and Judith A Eisen. 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park. 707.584.9121.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

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over 60 works joins sculpture exhibit “Biodiversity: A Closer Look,” and mixed-media show from Christie Marks titled “Spellbound: Morocco from Photos to Easel.” 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

MARIN COUNTY Alemany Library Gallery

Through Apr 9, “Summer’s Lease,” artist Lynn Sondag’s expressive watercolors show in conjunction with another exhibit, “Twilight,” featuring Pamela Wilson-Ryckman’s found photos turned into artistic explorations. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3251.

Community Media Center of Marin

Through Mar 31, “Wear & Tear: Living Woman,” artist Sheri Park’s exhibit features poetry, biology, fact, fantasy, dance and drama. 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

Gallery Route One

Through Mar 27, “In Formation,” installation artist Dennis Peterson’s work conveys confusion and humor, showing along with “The Pacific Gyre Series,” with works addressing plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 2, “Outside the Line,” sculpture and craft show offers something for everyone with 90 pieces on display. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

MarinMOCA

Through Apr 10, “Travels with Phil,” expansive exhibit of cartoonist Phil Frank’s strips includes the San Franciscobased “Farley” and nationally syndicated “Elderberries.” Also showing, “Dark World,” Bolinas photographer Ken Botto utilizes collected miniatures, bones and found objects to create tiny dioramas. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Through Mar 24, “New Territories,” artist Patricia K Kelly shows several of her works on paper and large panels, painted with egg

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

Robert Allen Fine Art

Through Mar 31, “Works on Paper,” group exhibit features prints, drawings and mixed media from Susan Adame, Tracey Adams, Aleah Koury and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center

Through Mar 30, “Natural Abstracts, Fantasies & Digital Manipulations,” showing the eclectic photography of Michel Kotski. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Sausalito Library

Through Mar 27, “Living on the Anchor,” an exhibit of photographs of Sausalito’s anchor-out community by Bente Marei Stachowske. 420 Litho St, Sausalito. 415.289.4121.

Zener Schon Contemporary Art

Through Mar 19, “Reconstructed Abstractions of the Urban Experience,” charged exhibition of new paintings and works on paper by Bay Area expressionists Carly Ivan Garcia and Benito Rangel de Maria. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. 415.738.8505.

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Through Apr 3, “Radical Landscapes,” exhibition explores the natural environment through a contemporary lens with works by Bay Area-based artists. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6. 707.226.5991.

Napa Valley Museum

Through Mar 30, “Recognition,” Chris Thorson’s sculpture deceives the eye by mimicking everyday objects, from keys to fruit, that often evade everyday regard. Through Mar 27, “Trashed and Treasured,” features work from Recology’s significant collection of alumni artists. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Marty Allen

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comedian and actor turns 94 and celebrates with d Karon Kate Blackwell in performance and Q&A. Mar 18, 7:30pm. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Follow the Thread

Talented and professional educators lead improv workshops for novice, beginning and experienced actors, improvisers and comedians. Wed, 7pm. through Apr 20. $20/week. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

George’s Comedy Jam Live standup comedy with Ngaio Bealum, Doug Ferrari, Griffin Daley and others. Mar 16, 8pm. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HUGE

Fundraising night of improv musical comedy benefits the Novato Theater. Mar 19, 7pm. $30. Buck Institute. 8001 Redwood Blvd, Novato. 415.209.2000.

So Your Friends Think You’re Funny

Amatuer comedy competition features guest comics. Mar 19, 8pm. $5. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.

Events (Book) Talk & Walk

New parents are invited to load up the stroller and converse on books, current events and parental topics. Third Thurs of every month, 10am. through Jun 16. Free. Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St, Napa. 707.253.4070.

Call of the Forest

A daylong event, inspired by environmental visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger, includes panels and presentations of the importance of habitat restoration. Mar 19. $120 and up. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Fiction Book Sale

Hosted by River Friends, Mar 16, 10am. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Gently Used Art Auction

Donate your gently used art and then buy something “new” in this popular event. Through Mar 20. Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon. 415.789.2665.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation Ceremony

Family fun abounds when guide dogs and those who raise them celebrate graduation. Every other Sat, 1:30pm. Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael. 415.499.4000.

The Key Room Official Unlocking

Opening party for the center’s new site-specific installation and visitor resource center by Bay Area artist Carrie Hott. Mar 20, 12pm. Free. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. 415.331.2787.

Masters of Illusion

Live magic is fun for the whole family. Mar 21, 7:30pm. $35$49. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Museum Magic

Annual Napa Valley Museum fundraiser is a magical evening with spellbinding entertainment, food, drinks, silent and live auctions and more. Mar 19, 6pm. $65 and up. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500.

Next Lap Maker Banquet

fundraiser for Autistry Studios, which serves youth and adults with autism, features radiocontrol model racecars, Sol Food, tech and tool demos and a silent auction. Mar 19. $50. Autistry Studios, 448 Du Bois St, San Rafael. 415.454.1037.

Phoenix Pro Wrestling Popular all-ages professional wrestling is back in the North Bay. Mar 18, 8pm. $2$10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Spreckels Fundraiser Gala

A silent auction and music from Billy Joel tribute band, JOEL, highlight a night to benefit the performance venue. Mar 19, 6:30pm. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

Film Best of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

Selections from the most recent SFJFF screens in a fourpart series. Tues, Mar 22, 7pm. $36. Osher Marin JCC, 200

N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

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Birth of a Process

Culinary Adventures with Chef Perry Hoffman

Delightful film about artist Michele Cassou encourages any artist-at-heart and those who feel the pull toward creativity to pursue their passion. Mar 16, 7pm. Free. Wild Hare Studio, 2371 S Gravenstein Hwy, Sebastopol. 415.515.7995.

Israeli Film Festival

Three-week series of Israelimade films, including a Spaghetti Western, a comicdrama and a documentary is presented by the Jewish Community Center Sonoma County Tues, 7:30pm. through Mar 22. $12. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

The Mask You Live In

Second film in the “Social Action Goes to the Movies” series follows boys and young men as they negotiate America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Mar 19, 7:30pm. by donation. Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.578.5519.

A seasonal hands-on exploration showing the best of California ingredients. Mar 19, 10am. $110. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

CYRUS Wine Dinner

Celebrate the release of the winery’s signature blend with a dinner in the wine cave. Mar 19, 6pm. $160 and up. Alexander Valley Vineyards, 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg. 707.433.7209.

Girl’s Night Out

Happy hour lasts all night long, even for the guys. Thurs. Bootlegger’s Lodge, 367 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax. 415.450.7186.

The Judgment of Paris Dinner

Flavor! Napa Valley welcomes several chefs and the public to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the blind judgement in Paris that revolutionized the world’s view of California wines. Mar 17, 6pm. $295. Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa. 707.257.5495.

Petaluma Cinema Series

Lunch & Learn

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

Renaissance Tea

Petaluma Film Alliance hosts a screening of a recent, critically acclaimed film, with preshow lecture and post-show discussion. Wed through May 18. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.778.3974.

Ninth annual fest brings the best independent documentary films in the world, and their filmmakers, to Sonoma County. Mar 17-20. $10 and up. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, sebastopolfilmfestival.org.

Food & Drink Aqus Veg Group

Monthly social mixer and meeting for vegetarians. Fourth Tues of every month, 5pm. Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

California Artisan Cheese Festival

Delicious event turns ten and features over two dozen California cheesemakers. Mar 18-20. $20 and up. Petaluma

Monthly resource for Napa Valley seniors includes lively educational activity and healthy lunch. Reservations required. Third Wed of every month, 11am. Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington St, Calistoga. 707.341.3185. Treat the belly with specialty teas, sandwiches, scones and sweets. RSVP; ages 12 and up. Third Sun of every month, 3pm. $35. Cedar Gables Inn, 486 Coombs St, Napa. 707.224.7969.

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Feed

Benefits Sebastopol Senior Center. Mar 17, 5pm. $15-$25. Sebastopol Community Church, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol.

St Patty’s Day Feast

Special Irish buffet menu joins a screening of John Wayne Irish boxer film “The Quiet Man.” Mar 17, 5pm. $12. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.

Lectures Aquarium of the Bay Conversational program

Black Lives Matter

A lecture on community activism related to the recent movement. Mar 23, 7pm. SSU Student Center, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2382.

Book Discussion Group

Read and discuss “The Martian” by Andy Weir. Mar 16, 5:30pm. Free. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael. 415.485.3323. Attend a library book group for an engaging discussion of “The Martian” by Andy Weir. First time attendees are welcome. Mar 23, 12pm. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.499.6058.

David Talbot

The author of “The Devil’s Chessboard” speaks on the CIA and secret government conspiracies. Mar 21, 7pm. Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.2398.

Isis Re-Membered

Get re-acquainted with the goddess who symbolizes of feminine beauty, potency and wisdom, but who has recently been beheaded by political and media figures. Fri, Mar 18, 7:30pm. $15. dhyana Center, 186 N Main St, Sebastopol. 800.796.6863.

Renewable Energy Progress

Panel talk covers current policy goals in mitigating warming and discusses how to achieve a clean energy future by rethinking not just our energy resources but how also how we fundamentally use energy. Mar 23, 7pm. $10-$15. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera.

Who are our Top Predators?

Discover who the top Bay Area wildlife predators are, and find just how complicated the food web is. Mar 19, 11:30am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Women in History

Educator Jean Sheldon speaks on influential woman writer Ellen White. Mar 22, 3pm. Rianda House Senior Center, 1475 Main St, St Helena. 707.967.5502.

Readings Book Passage

Mar 16, 7pm, “Bullies: A Friendship” with Alex Abramovich. Mar 17, 7pm, “Presence” with Amy Cuddy. $32 includes book. Mar 18, 7pm, “The Possibility of Now” with Kim Culbertson. Mar 19, 1pm, “Earth Ethics” with Laura Stivers. Mar 19, 4pm, “Raoul Wallenberg” with Ingrid Carlburg. Mar 19, 7pm, “Wings: Gifts of Art, Life, and Travel in France” with Erin Byrne. Mar 20, 1pm, Anne-Marie Fyfe & CL Dallat in conversation. Mar 20, 4pm, “Stories I Tell Myself: Growing Up with Hunter S Thompson” with Juan Thompson. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Coffee Catz

Mar 20, 12pm, Third Sunday Poetry with Jon and Sher Christian. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.6600.

Diesel Bookstore

Mar 16, 7pm, the Larkspur Book Club, read and discuss ‘Americanah’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

Falkirk Cultural Center

Mar 17, 7:30pm, Third Thursdays Poetry Series, with poets Ellery Akers and Alexandra Teague. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael 415.485.3438.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books

Mar 19, 7pm, “The King and Queen of Malibu” with David K Randall. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Mar 20, 2pm, “Sons of Noir” with various authors, launch event for new collection of noir stories from Bay Area writers. Free. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental 707.874.9392.

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Mar 18, 7pm, “Sidewalk Oracles” with Robert Moss. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mar 16, 12pm, “Rocks Heals: The Science of Rock Medicine” with Sela Weidemann. Free. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley 415.388.1100.

Tam Valley Community Center

Mar 18, 7pm, Poetry Platform, includes Marin County Poet Laureate Prartho Sereno and Karen Benke. 203 Marin Ave, Mill Valley.

Theater The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Marin Onstage presents the popular, Tony award-winning musical comedy. Through Apr 2. $12-$25. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.448.6152.

Anna in the Tropics

Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize, this poignant and poetic play set in a 1920s Florida cigar factory is an exploration of the American dream and its volatile implications in a modernizing society. Through Mar 26. $15-$32. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Carnage

Left Edge Theatre takes on the acclaimed drama where two couples meeting to resolve a playground dispute between their kids turn into a no holdsbarred confrontation. Mar 18-Apr 2. $30-$40. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Gossamer

Mar 16, 4pm, “Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift” with Peter Lerangis. Mar 18, 7pm, “Death of a Newspaperman” with Delfin Vigil. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Fanciful and poignant play, written by celebrated children’s author Lois Lowry, explores the power of dreams and the magical creatures that create them. Through Mar 20. $10-$20. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

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Mar 22, 6:30pm, Contemporary Classics, Patricia Holt’s popular book discussion group reads and talks about “Family Life” by Akhil Sharma. $20.

The classic oddball romantic comedy is staged by the Napa Valley Conservatory Theater. Through Mar 20. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center,

CRITIC’S CHOICE

Sidesplitting comedy about women determined to overcome obstacles and enjoy life is presented by the North bay Stage Company. Mar 18Apr 3. $26. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Murder at Sea

Get a Clue Productions’ new mystery dinner theater show is a Caribbean cruise who-done-it, with audience participation and island-themed attire encouraged. Fri, Mar 18, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor. 707.837.0019.

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Full of dark humor and poetic prose, playwright John Patrick Shanley’s tender portrait reminds us it’s never too late to take a chance on love. Mar 18-Apr 3. $15-$25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.0177. World premiere production of Rachel Bonds’ award-winning play is a beautiful “slice of life” ensemble work that explores workplace relationships. Through Mar 27. $10-$58. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

The Third Coming: Marx Returns

One-man play from Vermont native Dr Jerry Levy explains what the teachings of Karl Marx mean and their implications for our culture. Mar 19, 7pm. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Wait Until Dark

The classical Broadway suspense thriller about a blind woman pursued by a sinister con man is a pulse pounding game of cat and mouse. Through Apr 3. $16$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

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When Meg met Saroyan

Since that 1989 rom-com hit—which found the Golden Globe–winning Ryan famously faking an orgasm at Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City (they still have a placard on the table where she and Crystal sat)—the actress has gone on to all sorts of other leading-lady roles, and last year made her directorial debut with Ithaca, based on the William Saroyan novel The Human Comedy. Ryan’s film will unspool at this year’s Sonoma International Film Festival, which kicks off March 30 and runs through April 4. She’ll be on hand as the festival’s honored guest on this, the 19th year of the SIFF, and will be the recipient of its Sonoma Salute Award during a ceremony on March 31. She directed and appears in the film, which also stars Tom Hanks, Sam Shepard and Ryan’s son, Jack Quaid. Her ex-boyfriend John Mellencamp provided the soundtrack— before she broke up with him last June (according to the National Enquirer). Ithaca centers around the fictional town of Ithaca, Calif.—said to be inspired by Fresno— during World War II. It’s a coming-of-age story that had previously been made into a film in 1943 that starred Mickey Rooney. Festival organizers are naturally psyched to highlight Ryan this year; she has starred in a bunch of blockbuster films, some with Hanks, that include Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. You can’t fake that kind of greatness. Go to sonomafilmfest.org for more info.—Tom Gogola

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Carl Sagan said that science thrives on “two seemingly contradictory attitudes: an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new.” Whether or not you are a scientist, Taurus, I recommend that you practice this approach in the coming weeks. It’s the tool that’s most likely to keep you centered and free of rigidity and illusion. As Sagan concluded, this is “how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense.”

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) “Excess on occasion is exhilarating,” said British author W. Somerset Maugham. “It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.” Now would be an excellent time to take that advice to heart, Gemini. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you not only have a license to engage in rowdy fun and extravagant pleasures, it’s your sacred duty. So get out there and treat yourself to an orgy of naughty adventures—or at least a celebration of meaningful thrills. You can return to the rigors of discipline and order once you have harvested the healthy benefits that will come from escaping them. CANCER (June 21–July 22) At one point in Friedrich Nietzsche’s book Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the hero is having a conversation with himself. “You have wanted to pet every monster,” he says. “A whiff of warm breath, a little soft tuft on the paw—and at once you were ready to love and to lure it.” If I were you, Cancerian, I would regard that type of behavior as forbidden in the coming weeks. In fact, I will ask you not to pet any monsters at all—not even the cute ones, not even the beasties and rascals and imps that have slight resemblances to monsters. It’s time for maximum discernment and caution. (P.S.: One of the monsters may ultimately become a non-monstrous ally if you are wary toward it now.) LEO (July 23–August 22) On a social media site, I posted the following quote from self-help teacher Byron Katie: “Our job is unconditional love. The job of everyone else in our life is to push our buttons.” One commenter took issue with this. “‘Pushing buttons’ is a metaphor that’s long past its expiration date,” she wrote. “Can’t you come up with something fresher?” So I did. Here are a few potential substitutes for “push our buttons”: “tweak our manias” . . . “prank our obsessions” . . . “glitter-bomb our biases” . . . “squeeze our phobias” . . . “badger our compulsions” . . . “seduce our repressions” . . . “prick our dogmas.” Whichever expression you prefer, Leo, find a graceful way to embrace your fate: Your current job is unconditional love. The job of everyone else in your life is to tweak your manias and prick your dogmas. VIRGO (August 23–September 22) In the coming weeks, you will have maximum power to revise and reinvigorate your approach to cultivating intimate relationships. To aid your quest, I offer this paraphrased advice from Andrew Boyd: Almost every one of us seeks a special partner who is just right. But there is no right person, just different flavors of wrong. Why? Because you yourself are “wrong” in some ways—you have demons and flaws and problems. In fact, these “wrongs” are essential components of who you are. When you ripen into this understanding, you’re ready to find and be with your special counterpart. He or she has the precise set of problems you need—is the person who is wrong for you in just the right ways. (See Boyd’s original quote: tinyurl.com/boydquote.) LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

In her book The Winter Vault, Anne Michaels says, “We become

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ourselves when things are given to us or when things are taken away.” If she’s right, does it mean we should be grateful for those times when things are taken away? Should we regard moments of loss as therapeutic prods that compel us to understand ourselves better and to create ourselves with a fiercer determination? Meditate on these possibilities, Libra. In the meantime, I’m pleased to announce that the things-getting-taken-away period of your cycle is winding down. Soon you’ll begin a new phase, when you can become a deeper, stronger version of yourself because of the things that are given to you.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) “I’ll

make love when the lust subsides,” sings Denitia, one-half of the electro-pop band Denitia and Sene. That would be a good motto for you to play around with in the coming days, Scorpio—in both literal and metaphorical ways. I’ll enjoy seeing how your emotional intelligence ripens as the whitehot passion of recent weeks evolves into a more manageable warmth. As fun as the intensity has been, it has blinded you to some of the possibilities for collaborative growth that have been emerging. You may now be ready to explore and appreciate sweeter, subtler pleasures.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)

“The poems I have loved the most are those I have understood the least,” said T. S. Eliot. I’m going to steal and expand upon his idea for the purpose of giving you an accurate horoscope. In the coming days, Sagittarius, I suspect that the experiences you love most will be those that you understand the least. Indeed, the experiences you need the most will be those that surprise and mystify and intrigue you. Luckily, life will be ingenious in bypassing your analytical intelligence so as to provide you with rich emotional stimuli for your soul.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Capricorn painter Henri Matisse made the following testimony about his creative process: “At each stage, I reach a balance, a conclusion. At the next sitting, if I find that there is a weakness in the whole, I make my way back into the picture by means of the weakness—I re-enter through the breach—and I reconceive the whole. Thus everything becomes fluid again.” I recommend this approach to you in the coming days, Capricorn. You’ve been making decent progress on your key project. To keep up the good work, you should now find where the cracks are, and let them teach you how to proceed from here. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “We all lead three lives,” said Austrian novelist Thomas Bernhard, “an actual one, an imaginary one, and the one we are not aware of.” I suspect you’ll get big glimpses of your third life in the coming weeks, Aquarius: the one you’re normally not aware of. It might freak you out a bit, maybe unleash a few blasts of laughter and surges of tears. But if you approach these revelations with reverent curiosity, I bet they will be cleansing and catalytic. They are also likely to make you less entranced by your imaginary life and better grounded in your actual life. PISCES (February 19–March 20) “The greatest

illusion is not religion,” says aphorist Michael Lipsey. “It’s waking up in the morning imagining how much you’re going to get done today.” But even if that’s often true, Pisces, I suspect that you have the power to refute it in the coming weeks. Your ability to accomplish small wonders will be at a peak. Your knack for mastering details and acting with practical acumen may be unprecedented. For the immediate future, then, I predict that you’ll largely be able to get done what you imagine you can get done.

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