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Forest for the Trees Thank you, Jennifer Coleman (Open Mic, April 6), for your well-researched and -documented article on the Santa Rosa City Council’s failure to uphold the city charter guidelines for including resident input for spending their tax money for capitol improvements. The charter is ineffective if its rules aren’t enforced.

That would seem to make it easy for “special interests” to influence the city

council and bypass citizen review of proposed expenditures. I think this could be a big case for an attorney willing to step up to the plate, and “step” on some toes of the offending parties, whose actions would be considered criminal activity in a court of law. You’ve done the preliminary detective work, so it should be easy enough for an attorney to take up this very important cause.

Council is getting away with illegal activity bordering on embezzlement.

I hope that your hours of dedicated research to represent Santa Rosa citizens is recognized and honored with a lawsuit.

This is just another action, in addition to the missing “millions” that should have been spent on much-needed housing.

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I am still pissed that they removed the redwood trees. The two new side streets are unnecessary. There are three parking garages within two blocks

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that are usually half empty. Why can’t people walk anymore? This removal of beautiful old redwood trees for the sake of cars is so short-sighted.

We want walkable cities that encourage pedestrians, not more streets and cars. And now they have the nerve to host Earth Day in the Square again. I encourage a boycott or protest that day.

The city leaders are completely out of touch and operating in a vacuum.

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A Living Wage The recently passed $15 minimum wage (Debriefer, April 6) will help, not harm, small businesses and Sonoma County’s economic health. For over 30 years, my husband and I have owned and operated a local business, and we pay all employees a living—not minimum—wage. Paying a living wage is more than good business; it’s the right thing to do, for our staff, our community and our local economy. And when the economy thrives, so does our business. We invest in our employees and they in turn contribute to the community by spending close to home.

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Service with a Snarl A short primer on doing it right in business BY RICH HINKLE

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always figured that, if I ever opened my own business, I’d want a motto that expressed a certain insouciance, a certain playful attitude. I came up with “Service with a Snarl.”

I was recently involved in two business transactions that were as different as different can be. One made me want to avoid that business—and tell others about the slight—and the other made me want to shout accolades to the hillsides.

The first was a smoothie at the Juice Shack. I had a coupon for 50 cents off. Not a huge deal on a $5 smoothie, but the coupon served as an introduction to the product as well as the nudge to come back again. But when I presented the coupon, the young lady behind the counter informed me that it had just expired.

What would you have done, had you been running that business? I believe that a good businessperson would have honored the coupon.

By doing so, you encourage return business, the very foundation of any successful business.

Now let me tell you about Great States in Indiana. They make the Garden Shredder, a modest backyard wood chipper. The one I bought worked great for just over two years. Then, all of a sudden, it wouldn’t start. A loose wire in the starter switch? Unfixable.

So I phoned Great States, and spoke with one of their representatives. “You’re two weeks past our two-year warranty,” she informed me. “Unlucky for me,” I replied forlornly. “Well,” she mused, drawing her musing out with a purpose, “if you’ll send me your dated receipt, I think we can replace it anyway.”

The replacement shredder arrived on my doorstep a week later. It’s not the same model as the one I bought. It’s twice as powerful and sounds like a professional model.

You tell me: Which of these two businesses am I going to pledge my undying fealty to? Which one of these businesses has the right attitude? Which one of could get away with—in a positive light—a motto like “Service with a Snarl”? I think you know.

The author of nine books, Rich Hinkle posts a twice-weekly ‘Philosophy of Life’ blog at richardpaulhinkle.wordpress.com. He lives in Santa Rosa 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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Bad to the Loan

Local congressmen grapple with consumer-protection politics BY TOM GOGOLA

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here was a fiery hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on April 5.

If you saw the highlight reel, it featured Sen. Elizabeth Warren scolding a former (and now disgruntled) staffer she hired at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency she spearheaded and which is now under intense scrutiny by congressional Republicans intent

on reining in its regulatory overreach—or ending it outright.

So why did two local Democrats recently vote in favor of an antiCFPB bill foisted by the GOP House majority?

Just before Thanksgiving last year, U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, voted with the majority to nullify new antidiscrimination guidance from the CFPB, which was directed at auto dealerships and the loans they offer to consumers.

The bill supported by Huffman

and Thompson, HR 1737, was a reaction to the CFPB’s 2013 instructions to auto dealers to limit, or eliminate, salespersons’ discretion in interest-rate markups for would-be buyers, as a way to combat racial bias from seeping into negotiations on the sales floor. Loan markups based on race are outlawed under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. A bipartisan majority supported the GOP-led pushback to the CFPB guidance in the form of HR 1737; a companion bill in the Senate, S 2663, has been

assigned to that same committee where Republicans spent the day disparaging CFPB on April 5.

The vote on HR 1737 came amid furious backlash to the CFPB from the conservative American Action Network, which likened the agency to the Soviet Union in a TV ad buy that came just weeks before the auto-loan vote last November. The commercial depicted the CFPB as a rogue, Kremlin-esque agency acting without oversight and came complete with comparisons of Elizabeth Warren to Joseph Stalin. Talk about “overreach.”

Several issues that the consumer agency has taken on have come to a head in recent months— proposed federal regulations for payday lenders notable among them—but the auto-loan debate heated up just as the CFPB was hashing out a $22 million antidiscrimination consent decree with the Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) in February.

The agency reached that agreement with the assistance and leverage of the U.S. Department of Justice—and the TMCC agreed, as part of the deal, to modify its policies around interest-rate markups.

A CFPB spokesman said he couldn’t comment on the fate of the recent CFPB auto-loan settlement, given the pending legislation now before the Senate.

“CFPB is committed to creating a fair auto-finance marketplace for all consumers,” says CFPB spokesman Sam Gilford, “and has continued to work to ensure that lenders comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.” The House bill to reject and redo the CFPB rule on auto-loan markups was strongly supported by the National Automotive Dealership Association, a leading auto-industry lobby.

The association has contributed $45,500 to Mike Thompson’s campaigns for Congress since 1999, according to records at the Center for Responsive Politics’ online database, OpenSecrets.

Thompson has accepted an additional $8,500 from other autoindustry interests since 1999. For his part, Huffman has accepted

action lawsuit that predated the advent of the CFPB. The suit, Baltimore v. TMCC, was settled in 2006 and turned on claims of racial discrimination in auto-loan markups offered by the Japanese auto giant at its dealerships. The class-action suit worked its way through the courts for about five years before a settlement of between $159 and $174 million was reached that affected thousands of African-American and Hispanic customers, according to online information posted by Lieff Cabraser, a plaintiffs’ firm that was involved in the suit.

The February settlement between CFPB and TMCC was directed at African Americans and Asians who had experienced discrimination.

The Baltimore suit had a local hook, as it included a state action, Herra v. TMCC, that had originated in San Francisco Superior Court before being enfolded into the federal lawsuit.

In the 2006 settlement agreement, TMCC admitted no liability or wrongdoing as it agreed to implement “markup caps” on interest rates offered to consumers by dealers. Toyota was not accused of active discrimination against potential buyers, only that its policies and practices could— and did—lead to discrimination.

But there was a catch, says Stuart Rossman, director of litigation for the National Consumer Law Center, which brought the suit: the settlement agreement had a three-year sunset provision.

“Therefore, around 2010— three years after the effective date of the settlement—TMCC’s obligation to maintain its markup caps expired,” Rossman says via email. “Apparently they reverted to prior practice, which resulted in the DOJ/CFPB investigation and 2016 consent decree.”

In an interview, Huffman downplayed the $12,500 in campaign contributions the auto dealership lobby sent his way and said that there were good reasons to go along with the GOP bill, which he said was mischaracterized by opponents, not to mention reporters. His 2nd Congressional District ) 10 includes strings of auto-

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$12,500 from the association in his congressional races, according to OpenSecrets.

In their vote against the CFPB guidance on auto loans, the local representatives were joined by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee, and more than 80 other House Democrats. The California Democratic delegation was split, 17 in favor and 20 opposed to the House bill.

Wasserman Schultz made headlines recently when she sided with a Republican-led effort to delay, by two years, the implementation of new federal payday-lender rules issued by the CFPB. The Florida congresswoman—now known to some as “DINO Debbie” for her embrace of the GOP’s anti-CFPB mantle—was taken to the proverbial barn after it was revealed that she had accepted $68,000 from her state’s paydaylender industry, even as she was urging Democrats to sign on to the GOP-led payday-loan bill.

“The congressman is a strong supporter of the CFPB,” says Thompson spokesperson Megan Rabbitt via email, adding that Thompson’s vote on 1737 was taken to “make the process by which the CFPB regulates auto lending more transparent by requiring a public notice and comment period before issuing guidance. The congressman believes that the CFPB can and should issue guidance to address discrimination in auto lending, but that the process for doing so should be open and transparent.”

The pushback to the CFPB’s auto-loan guidance comes as the agency has already aggressively pursued settlements in favor of consumers. The February consentdecree with TMCC is the tip of the CFPB iceberg on the auto-loan issue, as the agency has in a few short years leveraged some $200 million in fines against the autofinancing divisions of Toyota, Honda, Ally (formerly GMAC) and other companies, Gilford says.

But here’s the thing: TMCC already reached a multimilliondollar settlement on auto-loan discrimination in a federal class-

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dealerships along Highway 101 in Marin and Sonoma counties, and Huffman says that he heard from the car dealers, even as he expressed surprise at the contributions they sent his way.

“Nobody is saying, turn a blind eye to auto-loan discrimination,” Huffman says. “I was hearing from car dealers in my district.

But put aside the prevailing paradigm where people say it’s about campaign donations, I’m just trying to do the right thing. I heard from them that it could drive up the cost of car loans and make them less accessible to some of those people—I felt like I had to listen to that side of the argument.”

Huffman also highlighted that HR 1737 did have support from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. On the other hand, minority-group opposition to the bill included the NAACP and the National Association of Minority Auto Dealers. Huffman added that he didn’t want to support a bill sponsored by an opposition party set on undermining or destroying the CFPB, but said that HR 1737 was an exception and “is not the thread that undoes the whole fabric.”

“I’m a big fan of the CFPB,” Huffman says, “and start with a position of strong support for their mission.”

The bill he signed, he says, “did not say that we don’t have a problem with potential discrimination or that this agency should not get involved with it.” He says the point of the bill was to get the CFPB to utilize better data “that was more inclusive of other input.”

Thompson’s relationship with the auto industry goes deeper than Huffman’s.

His 5th Congressional District includes the Port of Benicia in Solano County—entry point for all Toyotas that are sent off to dealers in Northern California.

According to freight data posted

by California Department of Transportation and other online sources, the Port of Benicia processes hundreds of thousands of Toyotas, Chryslers, Fords and Chevrolets a year.

Thompson’s office did not respond to the greater part of a set of emailed questions sent to his office, including whether his yes vote on 1737 was influenced by local issues—such as jobs at the port—back in the district. Nor did his office respond to a question about the CFPB’s proposed federal rules on payday lenders— or the GOP-led, Wasserman Schultz– supported effort to delay them.

Huffman says he continues to be a strong supporter of the CFPB—and of payday-lender reform—and that his vote on HR 1737 was the only time he’s voted against a CFPB rule.

“You don’t need this rule to crack down on auto discrimination,” Huffman says, as he described it as “a supplement” to private actions that can be undertaken by plaintiffs’ lawyers or by action taken by other federal agencies.

But Rossman says the CFPB rule is especially needed, given that it has become harder in recent years to launch a classaction suit similar to Baltimore, which relied on information from driver’s licenses to ascertain who was a part of the impacted class.

Critics of the CFPB auto-loan rule have said that its data-collection methodology is inadequate—even as some of that data has become more difficult to gather, especially when it comes to the race of a loan applicant. “Take in more data,” Huffman argues, “and don’t make [the rule] inadvertently work against the people you are setting out to help.”

Rossman notes that recent changes in class-action certification rules implemented by the Supreme Court, “and the fact that most states no longer include race data on their driver’s licenses, would have made our cases from the earlier 2000s or any applicable private right of action under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act much more difficult to pursue. We believe that there should be strong enforcement of the antidiscrimination provisions of the ECOA. There also should be greater access to information regarding the race of individuals who receive auto loans.”

SWEET REVENGE Stinging nettles love to slap your bare legs with their hairlike barbs as you go hiking by. You

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They make our heart sing, as we merrily pick and eat them in springtime BY ARI LEVAUX

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or most of human history, winter has been a time of nutrient depletion, if not starvation.

After months of living on the likes of sugar and flour, and with hardly any fresh vegetables, it was common for survivors to forage for whatever nonpoisonous, or even semi-poisonous green leaves and shoots they could find beneath the melting snow. To this day, the idea of a “spring tonic” lingers in

the remnants of rural America, and virtually anywhere else in the world where winter is a thing.

Today, though we aren’t wanting for nutrients in spring like we used to, this annual ritual is still a great way to get outside and recalibrate your body to the landscape of home, and expose yourself to the elements. And after a winter cooped up inside, getting out there on the hunt for some spring tonic is a lovely way to help clean off the cobwebs of winter. You breathe the fragrance of melting mud, get wet

and scratched by sticks.

Urban dwellers can participate in this exercise just as much as rural folk. In addition to the parks, alleys, hills and flood plains around town, there is also a wilderness to be found in one’s own little yard or garden.

In early spring, before you’ve turned the soil or decided what to plant, the weeds are often already out in force. Many of these invaders are edible, and can make just as potent a spring tonic as a wild plant.

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and radio personality Kim Williams, who wrote, in Eating Wild Plants, “Before the era of supermarkets and vitamins in bottles, the first wild greens of spring were not only a treat but a medicine. Sulphur and molasses was the tonic for some families, but for others it was a mess of dandelion greens or a salad of watercress or tea made from fresh strawberry leaves dug from under the snow.”

Bitterness, the flavor of both medicine and poison, is wellrepresented in the flavors of these wild plants, which tend to be more nutrient-dense than their domestic counterparts. If you aren’t prepared to eat some bitterness, then your botany skills should be particularly on point.

If you could find some sorrel, wintergreen, asparagus or even the leathery, still-fragrant rose hips my little boys like to pick through the winter and into spring, you’ll have some sweet options.

Indeed, a good plant-identification book is a valuable tool for any forager in any season. In addition to telling you what to eat and what to avoid, it will also key you into legends, stories and traditional uses of the various species.

If you’re new to a place, learning the plants and ingesting their terroir is a meaningful step toward fully inhabiting that place. Even if you have spent your entire life in a particular place, tromping around with a plant book for the first time can open your eyes, so it feels like the first walk you’ve taken.

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along with a bag for the nettles, and you may want gloves as well. Your scissors, used gently, can serve as tongs. In addition to being tricky to handle, nettles can be a bit harder to find. They tend to grow near running water, but not next to it, and can be well-camouflaged.

Dandelions, meanwhile, are easy. They flourish pretty much everywhere, and they won’t punish you for touching them.

Just wash them and eat.

These two plants go very well together in a pesto. The dandelion leaves can be left raw, but the nettles should be cooked. If you can find one and not the other, don’t sweat it, just use what you have. By the same token, lamb’s quarter, mustard greens, chickweed, purslane and just about any other edible weed or foraged plant can go in, too. Pesto is a forgiving dish.

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1/4 c. (or more) grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. lemon zest olive oil Blanch the nettles in salted, boiling water for 90 seconds.

Remove from the water and immediately plunge them into an ice water bath. The nettles are now safe to touch. Squeeze into a ball and wring out all the water.

Add the nettle ball to a food processor and whiz until coarsely chopped. Add the dandelions, garlic and a tablespoon or two of oil, and process again. Add pumpkin seeds, almond butter, cheese and more olive oil, and spin again. Add olive oil until it makes a smooth vortex.

Wipe down the sides, season with salt and serve.

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

Restaurants in these listings appear on a rotating basis. For expanded listings, visit www.bohemian.com.

COST: $ = Under $12; $$ = $13-$20; $$$ = $21-$26; $$$$ = Over $27

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

S O N OMA CO U N TY Eight Asian. $$-$$$.

Restaurant and wine bar specializing in Asian fusion, where Schezuan, Mongolian and Mu Shu come together with a modern twist. 7501 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

707.823.8189.

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

Traditional diner food treated with utter respect; the quality ingredients make for sublime eating 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen. 707.935.1565.

$-$$. Local, organic and sustainable vendors are proudly displayed on the door, and the rustic chalkboard menu announces items such as “waffles with Gravenstein apples compote and salted caramel.” 435 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.978.3231.

Osake Sushi Bar & Grill Japanese. $$$. Gourmet

sushi, exotic seasoned seaweed salad, robata grill specialties and premium sakes.

2446 Patio Ct, Santa Rosa.

707.542.8282.

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar American. $$-$$$.

A Santa Rosa institution: fine Chinese food in elegant setting. 611 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.526.5840.

HopMonk Tavern

Sal’s Bistro Bistro. $$-$$$.

Pub fare. $$. More than serviceable tavern food with a menu that hops the globe.

Great beers from far and wide and their own brews, too. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, 707.829.7300; 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

La Perla Peruvian Cuisine Peruvian. $$. La

Perla serves classic Peruvian food like lomo saltado and aji de gallina with a modern, sophistication. 522 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.324.9548.

Mac’s Delicatessen

Diner. $. Best diner in downtown Santa Rosa. Large selection of Jewish-style sandwiches; excellent cole slaw. 630 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.

Mateo’s Cocina Latina Mexican. $$. Chef

Mateo Granados served underground Yucatan dinners for months before opening this Healdsburg hotspot, and his craft is reflected in the menu, rife with innovation and local ingredients. 214 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.1520.

MA R I N CO U N T Y Boca American. $$-$$$.

The Naked Pig American.

A local Bennett Valley neighborhood hangout, where you can enjoy delicious American comfort food. 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.545.7696.

Gary Chu’s Chinese. $$.

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A nice neighborhood place for pizza, pasta and specials like cioppino. 919 Lakeville Ave, Petaluma. 707.765.5900.

Sazon Continental. $$.

Excellent, family-owned Peruvian restaurant with authentic recipes, innovative dishes and the to-diefor chicha morada. 1129 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa.

707.523.4346.

Simply Delicious

Italian. $-$$. Tiny cafe with huge flavors. All dishes are homemade, with lots of organics. Fantastic lasagna, margherita pizza and meatball or chicken parm sandwiches.

2780 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.579.2083.

Tides Wharf Seafood. $$. This famous backdrop for Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ offers an ocean-view for every seat in the house.

Fresh seafood straight from the bay. Try the clam chowder.

835 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3652.

Toyo Japanese Grill Japanese. $$$. Well-crafted

Enjoy flavorful and rich regional fare in the rustic décor of an Argentinean ranch 340 Ignacio Blvd, Novato.

415.833.0901.

Crepevine American. $. A

casual spot with crepes both of the savory and sweet variety, sandwiches, scrambles, and salads, not to mention a few other categories. Delicious comfort food and a small price 908 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.257.8822.

Cucina Italian. $$. Small but well-loved spot. Get the pizza from the wood-burning oven, the homemade pasta or the many meats and seafoods, but save room for tiramisu.

Also selling wine “out the back door” from their small shop.

510 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.454.2942.

Easy Street Cafe

American. $.Take a gander at the extensive list of Easy Street specials and get a spot by the window to watch Red Hill shoppers wander by 882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.453.1984.

awesome AsiAn Fusion.

22 Beers on TAp. We opened raeset because we wanted to provide napa locals with unique food and a great list of brews in a casual environment.

We conceived the menu with Asian street food as our guide and took it from there.

Finnegan’s Marin

Brewpub. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.899.1516.

Fish Seafood. $$-$$$.

Incredibly fresh seafood in incredibly relaxed setting overlooking bay. (Cash only.)

350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.FISH. Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Brewpub. $$.

Pub grub gets a pub-cuisine facelift 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax.

415.485.1005.

Jennie Low’s Chinese.

$$. Light, healthy, and tasty Cantonese, Mandarin, Hunan, and Szechuan home-style cooking. Great ) selection, including

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Dining ( 13 vegetarian fare, seafood, and noodles. Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, Rowland Ave, Novato. 415.892.8838.

Joe’s Taco Lounge & Salsaria Mexican. $. Mostly

authentic Mexican menu with American standbys 382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.8164.

Left Bank French. $$-$$$.

Brasserie Splendid, authentic French cuisine. 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

Marin Brewing Company Brewpub. $-$$.

Excellent soups, salads, pub grub and award-winning porkbeer sausage 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

415.461.4677.

Paradise Bay American.

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

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$$. For tasty standards and vegetarian items. Also get a delicious curry here. 1200 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito.

415.331.3226.

Phyllis’ Giant Burgers

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Hamburgers. $. Come with a hearty appetite for an oldfashioned patty. 924 Diablo Ave, Novato. 415.456.0866.

2202 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Lunch and dinner daily.

415.456.0866.

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Sweetwater Cafe

California. $$. A casual, musically influenced ambience with fresh and tasty food. A large menu includes favorites such as huevos rancheros, French toast and fried apple pie. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 707.388.1700.

N A PA CO U N T Y Checkers California. $$.

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

Cielito Lindo Mexican. $$. Two words: octopus tacos.

If that doesn’t tell you what you need to know about this bright spot on Napa’s dining scene, then try your luck with the bigger dishes like the chile relleno and the pan-roasted halibut—but know that the tacos are the stars here. 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.252.2300.

Farmstead Restaurant

American. $$$. Gourmet home-style cooking with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. Fresh soups and salads to start. Chicken, fish, and “cut of the day” grass-fed beef are only some of the entrée options. 738 Main St., St Helena. 707.963.9181.

Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$.

Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League.

1517 W Imola Ave, Napa.

707.255.1188.

French Laundry

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

Fumé Bistro & Bar

California cuisine. $$$.

California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. 4050 Byway E, Napa.

707.257.1999.

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

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788. 707.253.0409.

Goose & Gander

American. $$. Cozy steakhouse vibes, but with a much more generous menu. Fish, pasta and steak are some of the standard dishes, but the G&G burger should not be overlooked. Interesting charcuterie and cheese lists.

1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $-$$.

Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Famous! 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486.

Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa.

707.224.6900.

JoLe California. $$$. Casual familial vibes with adventurous interpretations of already loved dishes. Crab cocktail, pork shoulder, and a burger with truffle-flavored cheese.

Maximize your experience by trying the tasting menu.

1457 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga.

707.942.5938.

La Condesa Mexcian.

$$$. Part of a small explosion in upmarket Mexican dining in the region, this attractive location in the old Keller Bros.

Meats building on Main Street serves a creative yet accessible menu of regional delights and modern dishes. The zanahoria, the bife lento, the panza de puerco–it’s all very good.

1320 Main St., St. Helena .

707.967.8111.

La Toque Restaurant

French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable specialoccasion dining. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.

Mini Mango Thai.

$$. Casual Thai, but with unexpected gems. The Thai iced tea–out of this world. The pad Thai–incredibly authentic and balanced. A must-try for all Thai lovers. 1408 West Clay St, Napa. 707.226.8884.

Morimoto Japanese.

$$$$. Upscale meets casual with a wide range of Asianinspired dishes from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Cold and hot appetizers, great seafood options, and newcomer dishes such as Tuna Pizza. 610 Main St, Napa.

707.252.1600.

Norman Rose Tavern

American. $$. More than just suds ‘n’ grub–though that’s the name of the happy hour– this old-fashioned hangout with dark wood and rustic touches does pulled-pork nachos, wild boar burgers, osso bucco and crab-potato tots right. 1401 First St, Napa.

707.258.1516.

Oenotri Italian. $$$. A casual eatery with the three P’s of Italian: pizza, pasta, and panini. Delicate pizza and pasta dishes, and they butcher their own meat. These guys do simplicity well. 1425 First St, Napa. 707.252.1022.

Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. 707.251.1900.

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SONOMA COUNTY Dutcher Crossing Winery Barnlike room offers

fireplace to warm the mitts on winter days; owner Debra Mathy leads monthly bike rides in better weather. Try the Maple Vineyard Zinfandel; ask the well-informed staff about the Penny Farthing bicycle.

8533 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily 11am– 5pm. Tasting fee $5–$10.

866.431.2711.

Francis Coppola Winery A Coney Island

of the wine that candidly promises fun for the whole family, from Rosso table wine to Director’s Cut Pinot Noir; from poolside cabanas to an Argentinean-Style grill, plus movie memorabilia from The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and more. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville. Tasting daily, 11am–6pm; restaurant till 9pm. 707.857.1400.

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards

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

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

707.874.1010.

Novy Family Winery

Daily tastings by appointment in a no-nonsense warehouse, and is better known as a celebrated member of the “Pinot posse” by its other moniker, Siduri. 980 Airway Court, Ste. C, Santa Rosa.

707.578.3882.

Quivira Winery Certified

biodynamic producer that promotes creek stewardship and steelhead-salmon-habitat restoration. Dry Creek Zinfandel is a regular favorite; Mourvèdre and other Rhône varietals are outstanding. As the steelhead have lately rediscovered, Quivira is worth returning to

year after year. 4900 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm. 800.292.8339.

Robert Rue Vineyard

A new wave of Zin specialists helped keep small, old vineyards like this in production. Now, they’re making their own; refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, too.

1406 Wood Road, Fulton.

Friday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, or by appointment. Tastings $5.

707.578.1601.

Sonoma Enoteca Locals long-inured to local delights might also find themselves impressed with the wide and varied selection. 35 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Open Wednesday– Monday, 10am–6pm; Tuesday, 10am–3pm. 707.935.1200.

Viansa Winery Large and filled with crosspromotional products, a deli and a pseudo-Italian marketplace. 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.935.4700.

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

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what food to pair with Napa Valley “mountain grown” Cabernet Sauvignon? How about sake-marinated poached cod in a light broth?

Yeah, it is different up here.

3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena. Tour and tasting by appointment only, Monday– Friday, 10am and 11:30am; Saturday, 10am and noon. $35.

707.963.1616.

Castello di Amorosa

Not only an “authentic Medieval Italian castle,” but authentically far more defensible than any other winery in Napa from legions of footmen in chain mail. In wine, there’s something for every taste, but don’t skip the tour of great halls, courtyards, cellars, and–naturally–an authentic dungeon. . 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga. 9:30am–5pm.

Tasting fees, $10–$15; tours, $25–$30. Napa Neighbor discounts. 707.967.6272.

Charles Krug Winery

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

2800 Main St., St. Helena.

Tasting daily, 10:30am to 5pm.

Fees vary; complimentary for “Napa neighbors.”

707.967.2229.

Louis M. Martini Winery Before Mondavi,

Martini was the “King of Cab.” Famed Monte Rosso Cab is the key attraction at this traditional tasting room. 254 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Daily, 10am–6pm. Tasting fee, $15– $20. 45-minute tour, $30.

707.968.3362.

Patz & Hall The spotlight

is on the dirt farmers who make it all happen at this respected house of Pinot and Chardonnay. 21200 Eighth St. E., Sonoma. Thursday– Monday, 10am–4pm.

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

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

707.252.0592.

Hotel Mike Barber Cellars keeps it local in Petaluma

BY JAMES KNIGHT Mike Barber wasn’t looking for a career in wine when he dropped into a San Francisco wine shop one day. He was just joking around.

First, he was helped by a guy named Mike, followed by another guy named Mike. “What, do you have to be named Mike to work here?”

Barber joked. “Why, do you want a job?” Mike asked him.

“I got into it randomly, off the street,” says Barber of his 10-year stint in retail wine.

Later that month, he was supposed to have flown across the world to pursue a career in museum studies, but he took the wine job instead. Starting in the warehouse, he moved on to sales and was eventually sent across the world after all to visit producers in Italy and elsewhere—even filling in for the store’s whisky buyer on a trip to Scotland (perhaps inspiring a single malt rye project of Barber’s that’s still in the works).

With the help of friends in the East Bay wine scene, Barber began making wine commercially, and recently opened Petaluma’s first off-site tasting room in Hotel Petaluma. Formerly a residential hotel familiar to readers of the police blotter, Hotel Petaluma is in the midst of an ambitious renovation: a one-time clubroom and taproom has become an outdoor courtyard again, walls have fallen to reveal a grand lobby, and Barber excavated several layers of decayed flooring to reveal original Douglas fir planks in his annex tasting room.

“We’re trying to keep it local here,” says Barber, who specializes in wine from the Petaluma Gap area, and honors local dairy heritage with a cheese plate and monthly “meet the cheese-maker” events. That said, he’s “not a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir kind of guy,” which narrows his choice of local vineyards considerably.

Instead, Barber discovered Zinfandel from a Sonoma Mountain vineyard originally owned by yet another Mike—Michael Topolos.

Barber named his 2013 Sonoma Mountain Zinfandel ($25) Mr. Beast after his cat, which I think is great, and I like the 2012 Mr. Beast ($25) even better, with its riper, wilder liqueur aromas.

From a neighboring vineyard, the 2014 Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($40) hints at Barber’s “first love,” Italian wines—the fruit murmurs darkly in the glass. With three hours of skin contact, the 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris ($18) shows Roussanne-like weight without excessive fruit, and the 2015 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($18) isn’t just grassy, but subtly glistens like dew on grass.

On the first Thursday of the month, Barber hosts a silent movie screening after dark, with musical accompaniment courtesy of— keeping it local—a keyboard enthusiast by the name of Petaluma Pete.

Barber Cellars, 112 Washington St., Petaluma. Wednesday– Sunday, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.981.7034.

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During college, Craig started the Bourgeois Blues Band; this group lasted 30 years and Craig and his killer band shared bills w/John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles among others.

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Look for long and short sleeve sportshirts from Georg Roth of Germany, fine gauge knits from Toscano of Italy and dressy sport shirts from Luchiano Visconti. For your relaxed lifestyle we offer Agave Jeans, Alberto Denim, Tori Richard and Tommy Bahama shirts and slacks.

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See us for Prom and Wedding formal wear.

Clothing, jewelry, shoes and fine crafts Silk Moon has a good number of repeat customers and plenty of loyal followers. Featuring a wide range of clothing and shoes, it's a favorite shopping destination for men and women alike, but it does favor the ladies with a wide range of clothing styles. Whether it's casual jeans and cotton tees or dressy slacks, dresses, skirts or blouses, Silk Moon has it all. Unique items like a good selection of colorful hats in various shapes and sizes, scarves, and socks in a rainbow of colors set the shop apart from other boutiques. Eclectic jewelry also makes the store special and a feast for the eyes. Silk Moon is also for men and is a reliable resource for a nice dress shirt. "Clothing is our strength, it's our glue that allows us to do more," per Melanie Goodpasture, owner.

"People are always commenting on the merchandising and how colorful it is inside the store. It's really a beautiful place to work," cites Andrea Caron, owner and shoe buyer. We take pride in stocking a generous range of shoe styles to satisfy a diverse crowd of shoppers. Continuing the Silk Moon tradition of providing quality merchandise and excellent customer service is central for the team.

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Dr. Marcus is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Since opening his practice in 1986, Dr. Marcus has devoted himself to the study and practice of Cosmetic Surgery. Thousands have felt better about themselves and their appearance thanks to the medical care of Dr. Marcus and his staff.

His patients’ enthusiastic recommendations have given Dr. Marcus a reputation for beautiful, natural-looking results in both his body and facial work.

Along with being a member of the American, California, and Sonoma County Medical Associations, Dr. Marcus is also a member of the two most prestigious professional societies for plastic surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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We believe ideas are powerful and can change the world. Anyone with an idea has a right to be heard and we’re here to help. We believe in the little guy, the independent, the outsider, the rebel. We root for the mavericks, the believers and the underdogs. We empower them with the creative infrastructure they need to tell their stories and change their worlds. Ideas are the currency of community and community is what makes us relevant in an ever-changing media landscape.

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Founded in 1996, CMedia has gone through many permutations. Originally, we were called Santa Rosa Public Media Access Center. Later we became the Community Media Center of the North Bay. Now, we go by CMedia.

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Quirky North Bay adventures to satisfy your inner resident tourist

BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY all it “post-travel optimism”: You come back from a successful trip abroad, and vow to make your everyday routine every bit as exciting as the vacation that just ended. You make a promise to yourself to explore, step out of the comfort zone, be a curious tourist in your own town—on a daily basis. And then life happens, and it’s all back to normal.

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Being a resident tourist doesn’t mean every adventure has to be grand and magnificent. An outing could take the form of a tiny detour on the way home from work, a whimsical day trip around the corner or a photo snapped in your own neighborhood. Hidden spots and unlikely destinations are all around us, you just have to take a closer look— and do the following things as soon as possible.

Expose Yourself to Magic Lucky Mojo is a trip in every possible way.

Tucked away in a magical grove, this is a pocket of quirkiness in the middle of an otherwise sleepy town, a store filled to the brim with objects of magic, spirituality and hoodoo. The shop—packed with talismans, sexually explicit candles and potions, among other things—is transformative; you lose all sense of time

and space while familiarizing yourself with the goods. The garden around Lucky Mojo, complete with a fortune teller’s hut, is worth a stroll. Most important, leave with a souvenir, as tourists do. 6632 Covey Road, Forestville.

707.887.1521. luckymojo.com.

Eat Amazing Avocado Toast in a Parking Lot The Lonely Planet guides often send you to nondescript locations, promising mind-blowing local fare. Here’s a similar scenario: Go to the busy Safeway parking lot in Mill Valley and look for Juice Girl, a tiny juice shop abundant with smiling, catalogue-worthy families. When there, request the sublime avocado square ($4.50), half an avocado sliced with surgical precision and served on a thick slab of crispy homemade bread, drizzled with garlic oil and spicy salt. Add a squirt of lemon, and California bliss is guaranteed. 45 Camino Alto Ave., Mill Valley. 415.322.6160. juicegirlmv.com.

Take a Peek at a Mystery Hotel Druids Hall, Olema’s historic structure (built in 1885), is the stuff local tourism is made of. Hidden behind a leafy trail, its white facade and impressive architecture have otherworldly appeal, and the recent

takeover and renovation by the owners of the neighboring Sir and Star restaurant only benefited the landmark. Druids Hall is now a hotel, but no need to stay there to feel special. Sneak in and pose on the terrace—that’s adventurous enough.

9870 Hwy. 1, Olema. 415.663.8727. olemadruidshall.com.

Attend a Fancy Pop-Up Dinner The joy of the pop-up is not limited to visits to exciting European capitals.

Right here at home, Sonoma’s Hand Made Events is the creation of Garrett Sathre and Nicole Benjamin-Sathre, who specialize in cool pop-up dinners in unlikely spots in cities across the country. Their San Francisco and Sonoma events sell out long in advance and include lifestyle connoisseurs dressed in all white, dinner under the stars and other gimmicks designed to make for an unforgettable evening.

Tickets are still available for the next Wine Country pop-up on Saturday, June 18, and include “early location reveal.” 307 Mountain Ave., Sonoma. handmade-events.com.

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The best thing about traveling is often the lack of context: the building you’re marveling at might be an important landmark, or a totally meaningless structure—you never know. Enjoy a similar feeling at a weird, abandoned building on Highway 116. The building, carrying signs signifying that it used to host Guayakí Yerba Mate and Kalani Organic Coffee, is now a crumbling labyrinth of sealed doors and windows, decorated brightly in chalk and paint, and projecting a somewhat creepy anarchist vibe reminiscent of Copenhagen’s commune of Freetown Christiania. Is it a squat? A local Clarion Alley?

One thing is certain: it’s available for wild and fun photo sessions.

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Winetasting is a pretty standard affair in wine country, sure—but a ride up a mountain on a tram that leads to the winery? Now, that’s a weekend upgrade. For $30, Sterling Vineyards offers exactly that, and then some: a thrilling ride on a tram while you rub elbows with real live tourists, enjoy killer views of the valley and a tour of the whole place, glass of wine in hand. Not your average wine experience, and the tram ride alone is pure gold.

1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga. sterlingvineyards.com.

Find Yourself in Agua Caliente The eastbound ride on Highway 12 toward Sonoma is classic California: luxury homes, rolling hills, wineries and restaurants aplenty. Suddenly, the view changes dramatically and you find yourself in Mexico. Welcome

to Agua Caliente, an expected little town, population 4,500, half of which is Latino. Signs in Spanish, storefronts displaying quinceañera dresses, taco joints and a general sense of another country are all around—no plane ticket needed. Agua Caliente, Highway 12.

Disconnect at the Botanical Garden Botanical gardens are often urban oases ideal for disconnecting from the surrounding city. The Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen is the perfect spot, and it hosts one of the world’s largest collections of wild-collected Asian plants, from Chinese roses to Japanese stewartia trees.

Picturesque and serene, the garden is great for soul-searching, pondering and other activities that we often save for solo trips.

12841 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen.

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Dive into History When traveling, monumental buildings and grand spaces play an important role in atmospheric build-up. The San Francisco Theological Seminary serves this purpose very well, surrounding the visitor with a historical and spiritual atmosphere. Located on a hill overlooking Mount Tamalpais, the Presbyterian facility looks like it’s been cut out of a children’s book, in the best possible way. The seminary consists of numerous Victorian buildings, gardens and a castle, all built in 1892. The 14-acre property is big enough for a lengthy stroll, and feels unlike anything else in Marin County. 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo. 415.451.2836. sfts.edu.

Drink Beer in Bavaria Everyone loves hiking Mount Tamalpais, but have you ever been to the Nature Friends

Partnering in honor of Autism Awareness Month Anova is launching a new and exciting program with Mary’s Pizza Shack to become Sonoma County’s first Sensory Friendly Restaurant.

“Sensory Friendly Kits” will be available from April 22nd for guests with autism and other sensory sensitivities to use while dining at these eleven Mary’s Pizza Shack locations: Santa Rosa East & West Sonoma

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For more information, please go to: Anova: www.anovaeducation.org, 707-527-7032 Mary’s Pizza Shack: www.maryspizzashack.com, 707-938-3602 ALTER ALTAR Step into Forestville’s Lucky Mojo and pick up candles and

talismans for a shrine all your own.

Tourist Club, settled in a Bavarian lodge on its slope? The adventure starts with a hike and ends with an ornamental alpine lodge, home of the Viennaoriginated club. Although members-only, the natureappreciation club does sell beer to visitors, and its website announces annual festivals and events, which make the location feel even more European. The biggest of them, Maifest, is coming up on May 15—German food, traditional costume and cheery dancing await.

30 Ridge Ave., Mill Valley.

415.388.9987. touristclubsf.org.

Pose with a Lighthouse There’s something about lighthouses that instantly screams “vacation!” Unlike the Point Reyes Lighthouse, Sausalito’s Point Bonita is less famous, less toured and, therefore, way more romantic and charming.

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Buy Salmon from a Stranger What could be more touristy than trusting street food? In Jenner, this becomes especially tempting thanks to the Salmon Man, a local staple named Greg Brummett, who smokes his own salmon and makes excellent fish jerky.

On weekends, Brummett can be found on Highway 1 between Jenner and Bodega Bay, selling his salty snack out of a colorful minivan. Every package of jerky is accompanied by lively stories and a dose of Brummett’s personality, making this a local must-stop.

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Homeward Bound

Tough and gritty country-rock trio the Curly Wolf call Los Angeles home these days, but the boys have roots that run back up to Sonoma. That means this weekend’s show is a homecoming of sorts for the heavily tattooed, take-no-prisoners outfit that makes the banjo and lap-pedal steel sound as heavy as any axe. The band’s 2013 album, Both Barrels, was a gruff and grinding blend of folk that the band expanded on for their 2015 release, Calling Your Bluff. Pumping up the volume onstage, the Curly Wolf sweat it out on Friday, April 15, at B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, 400 First St., Sonoma. 10pm. Free. 707.938.7110.

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Blooming Brews

Turning 70 this year and as popular as ever, Sebastopol’s Apple Blossom Festival needs no introduction, so this year we instead shine a light on another blossoming tradition in the making, HopMonk Tavern’s ninth annual Beer Blossom Festival that celebrates—what else?—beer! This community gathering starts up after the Apple Blossom parade and features a selection of suds, food and live music in the beer garden. Soulful Sonoma County rock band Kingsborough headline the afternoon, unleashing new music and old-school jams alike. Royal Jelly Jive join them and other local acts to bask in the beer on Saturday, April 16, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Noon. Free admission. 707.829.7300.

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Born in Argentina and now living in the Bay Area, guitarist and songwriter David M’ore shines in his virtuosic performances. On his latest album, Passion, Soul & Fire, M’ore takes the listener on an intense ride while retaining a signature sound all his own.

This weekend, M’ore plays Saturday, April 16, at Downtown Joe’s, 902 Main St., Napa. 9:30pm.

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Cool and crisp, there’s nothing finer on a warm spring day than a glass of rosé, and there are few nicer places to sip this chilled delight than in the hills of Healdsburg. With that in mind, Banshee Wines hosts the second annual Healdsburg Pink Party to celebrate in a picturesque garden setting. Dress in your finest pink attire to enjoy refreshing glasses of rosé by Claypool Cellars, Idlewild Wines, Westwood Estate and others. The French Oak Gypsy Band provide the soundtrack and Barndiva provides the bites Sunday, April 17, at Studio Barndiva, 237 Center St., Healdsburg.

11:30am. $25. 21 and over. 707.431.7404.

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PERPETUAL MOTION PERSONA Indie songwriter Ezra Furman returns to the North Bay for an intimate set alongside local faves Secret Cat and others on Tuesday, April 19, at the Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa. See Clubs & Venues, p27.

SECOND LIFE What was once a slaughterhouse is now home to a thriving art and studio space that’s open to the public.

A New Purpose Fulton Crossing creates a unique space for artists and art lovers BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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he history of the building that sits at 1200 River Road in Fulton is not pretty.

A slaughterhouse for decades, the warehouse space fell into ruin until Rami Batarseh bought the property in 2012 and spent two years repurposing it into the current industrial-chic Fulton Crossing art gallery and studio space.

Now Fulton Crossing offers three showroom galleries, plus over a dozen art studios with 15 artists currently working and displaying their pieces. Open to the public every weekend, Fulton Crossing hosts its next free monthly Open Studios event on Friday, April 15, when the public can meet the resident artists and view their works.

“We are a nontraditional gallery,” says manager Karen Finkle. “We don’t do things like

normal galleries. A lot of times, if I have artists in their studios working, the customer gets to go in, meet the artist, see the work they are working on and purchase art from them directly.”

“We’re taking it to the next level by not only supporting local Sonoma County art, but also exposing the artists themselves to the world,” says Batarseh. “Artists like to be together, and they’re here for the environment. They need the space to work, but they

also want to be among everyone else and get their art exposed. It’s a win-win.”

One of the largest gallery spaces at Fulton Crossing is dedicated to vintage furniture restorer and artist Craig Janakos, of the world-renowned Janakos & Company. “It’s been a joy to see the space be rejuvenated into what it is,” he says.

Husband-and-wife artists Cliff and Paula Strother echo that sentiment. Sharing a space on the second floor, the pair have been at Fulton Crossing since the early days. “It’s been exciting,” says Cliff. “Somebody would come in with an idea, and [Batarseh] would create it, and—boom!— there would be a new studio, built from repurposed stuff. It’s a little village down there.”

“It’s gone through a lot of changes,” says assemblage artist Rebeca Trevino, whose studio space is a colorful mishmash of found objects like doll parts, fishing lures and Scrabble tiles that she assembles into fantastical pieces. “Overall, it’s a good work space and there’s lots of activity that comes through.”

In addition to the resident artists, Fulton Crossing also rents out gallery space to visiting artists like Henrik Liisberg, a Danish-born artist and designer now living in Sea Ranch.

“There’s a lot of different styles on display here,” says Finkle. “There’s something for everyone.”

Fulton Crossing’s monthly Open Studio event happens on Friday April 15, 1200 River Road, Fulton. 5–8pm. Free admission. Regular gallery hours are Saturday–Sunday, noon to 5pm.

707.536.3305. fultoncrossing.com.

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wo commanding dramas—one a classic, one destined to be—are now playing in the North Bay.

In 1948, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons became his first critical hit. Not an easy show to pull off, Miller’s ingeniously unfolding post-WWII drama gets a solid, emotionally truthful production courtesy of director Carl Hamilton and the Raven Players.

Manufacturer Joe Keller (Steve Thorpe, quite good) lost his youngest son, Larry, in the war. But because the body was never recovered, his wife, Kate (an appealingly raw Rebecca Allington), believes he’s still alive. When Joe’s other son, Chris (Jeremy Boucher, excellent), reveals he plans to marry Larry’s fiance Ann (Angela Squire), the

stage is set for a family conflict with far more at stake than anyone knows.

Though casting puts certain actors in roles too old or too young for them, Hamilton’s fine direction and the generally outstanding acting make this a rich, powerful experience, with an emotional impact that does not fade away.

Rating (out of 5): At 6th Street Playhouse, Lauren Gunderson’s enthralling and lovely Silent Sky tells the story of Henrietta Leavitt (smartly played by Jessica Headington), a pioneering astronomer whose passion for the stars puts her at odds with her devout sister (Juliet Noonan) and the male-dominated scientific community within which she worked at Harvard University.

As a “computer,” the name given to female clerks responsible for charting the skies, Leavitt initially bristles to learn that the male professors will get credit for any discoveries made by her and the other “computers” (Laura J. Davies, Maureen Studer, both excellent). Eventually, despite the confusing attentions of her male supervisor (an effectively quirky Devin McConnell), Leavitt defies authority in studying a star pattern that might contain a clue to the size and scope of the universe.

Directed with affection and humor by Lennie Dean, Gunderson’s prose is lean, inventive and captivating, turning the language of science into the stuff of poetry. There are a few moments throughout when the emotion feels forced rather than natural, but on the whole, Silent Sky is a thing of beauty, as luminous as the stars its heroine longed so deeply to understand.

‘All My Sons’ runs Friday–Sunday through April 24 in the Studio at the Raven Performing Arts Theater.

115 North St., Healdsburg. Friday– Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees on Sunday. $10–$25. 707.523.4185. ‘Silent Sky’ runs Thursday–Sunday through April 17 at 6th Street Playhouse.

52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Friday– Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees on Sunday. $10–$25. 707.523.4185.

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Gunderson Directed By Lennie Dean

HEALTHY APPETITE Jonathan Gold loves to eat. And he loves L.A., two facts

that are apparent in ‘City of Gold.’

Gold Mine

New doc brings delicious world of food critic Jonathan Gold to life BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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learly, a person needs to eat before they see City of Gold, the lovingly made documentary about LA Weekly and Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold. The scenes of the simmering black Oaxacan sauces, flaming Thai curries and gourmet taco trucks are food porn of the rarest order. But even nonfoodies can enjoy this profile of an erudite yet funky writer.

With large brow, larger girth and a Ben Franklin haircut, Gold could be a model for Dutch master Frans Hals, or anyone’s picture of Falstaff. During ride-alongs in the Dodge truck of this eminent critic, we get more than just profiles of restaurant highs and lows, and supporting commentary by the likes of Calvin Trillin. Laura Gabbert’s documentary gets as close to zeroing in on the soul of L.A. as anyone since Thom Andersen’s Los Angeles Plays Itself.

Gold merited his Pulitzer Prize; he got the Los Angeles papers of record to recognize the seemingly humble ethnic, strip-mall restaurant in the parts of that city that rarely see a film crew. Gold’s perceptiveness as a food writer is similar to the rare film critics who were sharp enough to recognize that ashcan directors like Samuel Fuller and Edgar Ulmer understood so much more about life on the streets than their more celebrated, better paid Hollywood colleagues.

Gold was a failed classical cellist who studied at UCLA; happily, he was also part of that small moment when punk rock briefly opened social barriers. (A poster shows us that either his band opened for the Urinals or the Urinals opened for them). Images of a sweet home life season this film with commentary by his wife and former editor Laurie Ochoa, and his daughter Isabel, a talented cartoonist. The film is also a small meditation on the way L.A. suffered the effect of the ’65 and ’92 riots. An unalloyed success, this documentary makes the city and its subject one.

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n Nov. 1, 2012, Santa Rosa indie rock quartet Manzanita Falls were in the middle of a U.S. tour and passing through the small town of Abilene, Texas.

Singer and songwriter Jeremy McCarten, guitarist Stuart Markham, bassist Matt Robinson and drummer Matt Coit were packed into the band’s van, hauling a trailer full of gear, when one of the tires blew. All four members survived the ensuing wreck, though Coit suffered a fractured neck and the others suffered minor injuries.

The band was left not only with traumatic memories, but they lost most of their gear and had to reassemble from scratch. Such

an experience might be the end of most bands, but it was only the beginning for Manzanita Falls.

“It was so unreal,” says McCarten. “We could have just not existed anymore. Thinking about that, there were a lot of cathartic moments that came after it.”

McCarten and the others used those experiences as inspiration for the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, Abilene, due out in June. After spending the last four months recording in Markham’s White Whale studios, Manzanita Falls will preview the new material at their first show of 2016, the Next Level showcase in Santa Rosa on April 15.

Lyrically, the upcoming album, and especially the title track, is the group’s attempt to come to terms with their graze with death; the lyrics also compare that experience to the recent death of McCarten’s grandmother, who died last month after a lengthy illness.

Musically, Abilene is much more collaborative than the band’s 2011 debut, Vinyl Ghost. “This is our first record of really writing together as a band, in terms of the music,” says Markham, who handled the recording duties at White Whale, which he co-owns and operates with Derek King and Nick Tudor.

Abilene is also a markedly more ambitious sound for Manzanita Falls, taking cues from the likes of Brian Eno to develop walls of sound and textured layers of guitars backing McCarten’s lyrics.

Looking back, the four friends know that the crash in Texas was a catalyst for their cohesion and maturation as a band. Still a touring outfit, they also know they couldn’t let the accident paralyze them from moving forward, and they see the new album as a new chapter in their ongoing journey.

Manzanita Falls join several other Sonoma County bands for the Next Level Showcase, running Friday– Saturday, April 15–16 at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. For more info, visit nextlevelsonoma.com.

Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Next Level 2016

Creative Sonoma and the North Bay Hootenanny team up for a showcase and conference designed to celebrate the musical talent and exploration occurring in Sonoma County.

Apr 15-17. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. nextlevelsonoma.com.

Todd Snider

The popular and hard-traveling troubadour performs two nights with support from Rorey Carroll Apr 14-15, 8pm. $30$45. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

Symphony Pops

Santa Rosa Symphony is joined by four Broadway and cabaret singers and plays the songs of the King, Elvis Presley. Apr 17, 3pm. $37 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Alejandro Escovedo

Former punk rocker turned emotional storyteller performs.

San Francisco singersongwriter Lisa Azzolino opens. Apr 19, 8pm. $35-$40.

HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Joan Osborne Acoustic Duo

The multiplatinum singer and songwriter teams with Keith Cotton for two intimate performances. Apr 15, 7 and 9:30pm. $60-$65. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

Skinny Singers

The singers, made of North Bay favorites Tim Bluhm and Jackie Greene, perform an intimate show in the Grate Room.

Apr 14, 8pm. $30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express

The famed B3 and keyboard player brings longtime collaborating vocalist Alex

Ligertwood with him for two funky and soulful shows as part of his Back to the Beginning Tour. Apr 16, 7 and 9:30pm. $25. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Napa Valley College Chorale

Chorale will take the NVC stage and sing Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, universally known as the Lord Nelson Mass. The Eloquence String Quartet open.

Apr 17, 3pm. $15-$20. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. 707.256.7500.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters

Apr 15, Chris Lods. Apr 16, Now & Zen. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.576.7765.

Annie O’s Music Hall

Apr 16, Traci/DC with Cruella and Punk Rock Elvis. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.542.1455.

Aqus Cafe

Apr 13, open jazz jam. Apr 14, Sonoma Strings. Apr 15, Atticus. Apr 16, Nassab and the Sheep. Apr 17, Blue Seven. Apr 20, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Apr 19, Ezra Furman with Secret Cat and Snake Walk.

99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

Barley & Hops Tavern Apr 15, Dave Hamilton. Apr 16, the Sticky Notes. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

707.874.9037.

The Big Easy

Apr 13, the Wednesday Night Band. Apr 14, Miracle Mule.

Apr 15, Scary Little Friends with Mark Tyrell. Apr 16, Jinx Jones & the King Tones. Apr 17, Miano Jazz Trio. Apr 19, American Alley Cats. Apr 20, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics.

128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.4631.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. Apr 15, the Curly Wolf.

Cellars of Sonoma

Apr 14, Ricky Alan Ray. Apr 15, Joe Valley Band. Apr 16, John Pita. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.578.1826.

Coffee Catz

Tues, 12pm, Jerry Green’s Peaceful Piano Hour. Apr 14, 3:30pm, Randall Collen & Todd Smith jazz duo. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.6600.

Corkscrew Wine Bar

Apr 15, Lisa Stano Trio. Apr 19, Lady Grace. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.789.0505.

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

Apr 15, Diamond Life. Apr 16, Stax City. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden

Apr 15, New Skye Band. Apr 16, Laflamme-Lawrence Ensemble. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Gaia’s Garden

Apr 14, Gypsy jazz jam. Apr 20, El Tocte. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Glaser Center

Apr 16, the Harlem String Quartet. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.

Green Music Center

Apr 15, Chanticleer. Apr 16, Anoushka Shankar. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall

Apr 17, 3pm, James David Christie. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Tues, open mic night. Apr 13, Through the Roots with Thrive and Bad Nieghbors. Apr 16, Poor Man’s Whiskey and Bad Apple String Band. Apr 17, 3pm, Anderson East. Apr 17, 7pm, Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express. Apr 18, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques and DJ Guacamole. Apr 20, Lafa Taylor. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Apr 15, 5pm, Solid Air. Apr 15, 8pm, Deluxe. Apr ) 16, 1pm, Hannah

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707.938.7110.

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Fri 4/15 • Early Show: Doors 6:30pm Late Show: Doors 9pm • ADV $60 / DOS $65

Joan Osborne Acoustic Duo

featuring Keith Cotton - Two Shows!

Sat 4/16 • Doors 8pm • ADV $20 / DOS $25

Jasper O’Farrell’s

The Suitcase Junket

Mon 4/18 • FREE Trivia Cafe FREE w/ Prizes @ 6:30 Open Mic FREE @ 8:30 Wed 4/20 • Doors 9:30pm • ADV $17 / DOS $22

Prezident Brown 4/20 Party with Reggae Angels

The Musical Heritage of The Carter and Cash family feat. John Carter Cash, Ana Cristina and Bill Miller

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415.662.2219

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Jamison’s Roaring Donkey

Sun 4/17 • Doors 7pm • ADV $12 / DOS $15

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5PM–8PM

Apr 16, the Christian FoleyBeining Trio with Tom Hayashi.

25 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

Wed, open mic night. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.772.5478.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Mother’s Day Dinner

Hotel Healdsburg

Shana Morrison & Jason Crosby

Thur 4/21 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25

10AM–3PM

Jern-Miller. Apr 16, 8pm, Akarsha Kumar. Apr 17, 1pm, Frankie Bourne. Apr 17, 8pm, Megan Slankard. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

House of Cash:

www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Tues, Sessions hip-hop and reggae night. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Apr 13, Roem Baur. Apr 14, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s. Apr 15, the Charles Wheal Band. Apr 16, Los High Tops. Apr 17, Third Rail Band. Apr 20, Hop Sauce. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro

Apr 15, Levi Lloyd. Apr 16, Tomm and Sara Finn. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Mc T’s Bullpen

Mon, Wed, Fri, DJ Miguel. Apr 16, Ricky Ray Band. Apr 17, 2pm, Tomm Finn. 16246 First St, Guerneville. 707.869.3377.

Sebastiani Theatre

Murphy’s Irish Pub EATS NEW MENU, KITCHEN OPEN ALL DAY FROM 11AM ON. CHECK OUT OUR FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH W/CORN ON THE COB. SUDS TAPS - 18 LOCAL & REGIONAL SELECT CRAFT BEERS & CIDERS. DIGS DINING OUT-DOORS. KIDS ALWAYS WELCOME - NEW KID’S MENU. RESERVATIONS FOR 8 OR MORE. HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-6PM. $2 CHICKEN TACOS. $3 HOUSE CRAFT BEERS. GIGS LIVE MUSIC. NEW STAGE AND SOUND. NEW DANCE FLOOR. NEW AIR CONDITIONING. WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS • BLUES DEFENDERS PRO JAM TUESDAYS • KARAOKE W / GEORGE WEDNESDAYS • OPEN MIC W/ROJO

Apr 18:

HELLO DOLLY (1969) May 16:

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1956)

Jun 13:

THE PINK PANTHER (1963)

Tickets: 9 at door / Showtime: 7pm $

Tickets: call 707.996.9756 SONOMA sebastianitheatre.com

CALENDAR THURS APR 14 • THE DIXIE GIANTS ODDJOB ENSEMBLE 8PM / 21+ FREE FRI APR 15 • SUGARFOOT 8PM / 21+ FREE SAT APR 16 • UNCLE WIGGLY 8PM / 21+ FREE CHECK OUT OUR FULL MUSIC CALENDAR www.TwinOaksRoadhouse.com Phone 707.795.5118 5745 Old Redwood Hwy Penngrove, CA 94951

Apr 15, Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady. Apr 16, Amy Wigton Trio. Apr 17, Three on a Match. 464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre

Apr 15, Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra and Steep Ravine. Apr 16, Petty Theft. Apr 18, Badfish. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Occidental Center for the Arts Apr 15, Paul McCandless & Christian Foley-Beining Collaboration. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater

Apr 14, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles.

Apr 15, Sage the Gemini and Nef the Pharaoh. 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe

Apr 13, Sound Kitchen. Apr 14, Marshall House Project.

Apr 15, D’Bunchovus. Apr 16, Oliver’s music showcase. Apr 17, 3pm, the Thugz and Gold Coast Jazz Band. Apr 18, Open

Mic with DJ Loisaida. Apr 20, the Bloodstones. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

and friends sing the Beatles.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Rossi’s 1906

Wed, Pro blues jam. Apr 14, the 4-Inch Studs. Apr 15, the Pulsators. Apr 16, James Henry & Hands on Fire. Apr 17, Farzad Arjmand. Apr 19, Greg Johnson’s Jazzy Jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Apr 13, dance lessons with Honey B & the Pollinators. Apr 15, Travis Hayes. Apr 16, Roem Baur. Apr 17, 5pm, Cannon School of Music showcase. Apr 17, 9pm, Sunday night blues jam. Apr 20, dance lessons with Rovetti & Meatballs. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Apr 16, Manzanita Moon.

131 E First St, Cloverdale.

707.894.9610.

Sebastiani Theatre

Apr 17, 1pm, Sonoma Home Town Band. 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Sonoma Speakeasy

Tues, New Orleans R&B night.

Thurs, R&B classics. Fri, Sat, R&B party. Sun, R&B diva night.

452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma.

707.996.1364.

Spancky’s Bar

Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. Thurs, 11pm, DJ Selecta Konnex. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.664.0169.

St Seraphim Orthodox Church Apr 16, 8pm and , Apr 17, 2pm, Sacred Realms: Song of Songs.

90 Mountain View Ave, Santa Rosa, sonomabach.org.

Toad in the Hole Pub Sun, live music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

The Tradewinds Bar

Tues, Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Apr 16, the River City Band. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Wed, open mic night. Apr 14, the Dixie Giants and OddJob Ensemble. Apr 15, Sugarfoot.

Apr 16, Uncle Wiggly. Apr 18, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Whiskey Tip

Apr 15, North Bay Cabaret presents Gaypril. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre

Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series. Apr 14, Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project. Apr 16, Daria

Fenix

HopMonk Novato

Apr 13, open mic night with the Sauce Boys. Apr 15, the Cheeseballs. Apr 16, Todd Snider. Sold-out. Apr 20, Synergy with the Happy’s and Hot Start. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Apr 16, Void Where Prohibited.

475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley.

415.381.4400.

19 Broadway Club

Mon, open mic. Apr 14, Lorin Rowan’s deep blue jam. Apr 15, Windshield Cowboys and One Horse Down. Apr 16, Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine with the Grand Nationals. Apr 17, 4pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. Apr 17, 8pm, Anna & Denielle. Apr 19, Barnyard Hammer and Dimed.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Tues, open mic. Apr 13, Billy Dee & Fiddling Cal. Apr 14, Gail Muldrow Blues Band. Apr 15, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Apr 16, Chris Saunders Band.

Apr 17, Migrant Pickers and friends. Apr 18, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Apr 20, Barnyard Hammer and friends.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino

Apr 13, Pedro Rosales Con Quimba. Apr 14, Deborah Winters. Apr 15, Lorca Hart Trio. Apr 16, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet. Apr 17, Joan Getz with Chris Huson. Apr 19, Ken Cook. Apr 20, Jonathan Poretz.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant

Apr 13, John Hoy. Apr 14, Wanda Stafford. Apr 19, Swing Fever.

Apr 20, Paul VornHagen.

4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Apr 13, the New Sneakers. Apr 14, Mark’s Jamm Sammich.

Apr 15, Tom Finch Trio. Apr 16, Michael Brown Band. Apr

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OLD SOULS Santa Cruz songwriter Marty O’Reilly (second from left) brings newly

revamped Old Soul Orchestra to the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma on Friday, April 15.

See Clubs & Venues, adjacent page.

17, 4pm, Grateful Sundays.

Apr 19, Waldo’s Special. Apr 20, Elvis Johnson’s Soul Revue. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Apr 15, Buck Nickels & Loose Change. Apr 16, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Apr 17, 5pm, Jeffrey Halford & the Healers.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Apr 14, Marin Jazz Trio. Apr 15, Roberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob Band.

Apr 16, 12:30pm, Brian, Alex and Jack instrumental jazz trio. Apr 16, 9pm, the Overcommitments. Apr 17, 5pm, Mazacote with Louie Romero.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Apr 14, DJ Samir Neffati. Apr 15, Jethro Jeremiah. Apr 16, Alligator with Tony Della Valle. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Second Thursday of every month, DJ Romestallion.

Third Friday of every month, DJ Jimmy Hits. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Apr 13, Emerging Artist Series hosted

by Shelby Lanterman. Apr 14, Brian Auger & the Oblivion Express. Apr 16, Shana Morrison & Jason Crosby. Apr 17, the Suitcase Junket. Apr 20, Prezident Brown 4/20 Party with Reggae Angels. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads

Apr 13, San Geronimo. Apr 14, Andy Coe Band. Apr 15, Top 40 dance party with the Terrapin All-Stars. Apr 16, Lazyman. Apr 17, 1pm, Backyard Grand Opening with Phil Lesh and friends. Apr 18, Grateful Mondays with Midnight North.

Apr 19, Stu Allen and friends.

Apr 20, Greg Loiacono & the Teal Leaf Trio. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

TMS Performing Arts Center

Apr 16, 10am, Jennifer Berezan & Barbara Borden drumming and chanting workshop. 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.924.4848.

NAPA COUNTY Ca’ Momi Osteria

Apr 15, Kingsborough. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant

Apr 15, Brian Coutch Band. Apr

16, David M’ore. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Molinari Caffe

Thurs, Open Mic. 828 Brown St, Napa. 707.927.3623.

Napa Valley Roasting Company

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

707.224.2233.

RaeSet

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Fri, 7:30pm, Friday Night Blues with Gretschkat.

3150 B Jefferson St, Napa.

707.666.9028.

7/7

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

River Terrace Inn

7/22

Apr 15, Sean Carscadden. Apr 16, Dawn & Tony. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.

George Lopez #ThatsTrue Comedy Tour

Silo’s

Apr 13, Syria T Berry. Apr 14, Shelby Lanterman with Anadel and Serf & James. Apr 15, Garage Band 101 for Adults.

Apr 20, Mike Greensill’s All Jazzed Up. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria

Apr 13, Tom Duarte. Apr 14, Duo Gadjo. Apr 15, Party of Three.

Apr 16, Juke Joint Band. Apr 17, Nate Lopez. Apr 20, Justin Diaz. 1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

White Barn

Apr 16, Le Jazz Hot. 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St Helena.

707.987.8225.

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Arts Events RECEPTIONS Apr 15

Fulton Crossing, “April Art Showing,” displaying new works by visiting artists and studio artists including Grave Levine, Linda Guzzetta, Carol Bogovich, Michael Ramos and Mylette Welch. 5pm.

1200 River Rd, Fulton.

707.536.3305.

Apr 16

Graton Gallery, “What Was I Thinking?” new prints by Rik Olson and guest artists. 2pm.

9048 Graton Rd, Graton.

707.829.8912.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts, “Look!

Book Arts,” curated exhibition provides a look at diverse forms of bookbinding, printing, calligraphy, paper marbling and other arts and crafts. 5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg.

707.431.1970.

Apr 17

Paul Mahder Gallery, “Ann Wolff & Gurpran Rau,” a double exhibit displays glass sculpture, pastel drawing and paintings by the two artists. 3pm.

222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Headlands Center for the Arts, “Spring Project Space Exhibitions,” Bay Area artist Cybele Lyle’s architectural roomswithin-rooms and LA-based artist Sarah Rara’s video projections and paintings are on display in the Project Space gallery. Noon. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito.

415.331.2787.

Apr 19

Phoenix Theater, “Dirty Matt Leonardo’s Big Crazy Art Show,” homeless art show, art vendors, live scientific art and live music. 6pm.

201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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 May 29, “Lewis Bodecker Exhibit,” featuring paintings and drawings by the late artist. Reception, Apr 11 at 5:30pm. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. hours vary 707.795.9753.

Arts Guild of Sonoma

Through Apr 30, “Small but Grand,” Sonoma Valley students show the works they created with canvases donated to them by the Arts Guild. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

Calabi Gallery

Through Apr 30, “3/16th Off,” gallery artists group show includes discounted sale of select works from the vintage collection. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

Charles M. Schulz Museum

Through May 30, “The Peanuts Movie,” exhibit traces Peanuts from Schulz’s pen to the new big-screen feature. Through Apr 24, “Snoopy and the Red Baron,” learn about the real Red Baron and Schulz’s attention to historical detail through rare artifacts, original artworks, and an expansive selection of cartoons showcasing Snoopy’s famous alter-ego. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery

Through Apr 16, “Translations,” exhibition of stunning fine photography by Sonoma

County artist Don Van Amerongen 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.

Chroma Gallery

Through Apr 22, “Art of the Figure,” exhibiting artwork by participating members of Sonoma County figure drawing groups. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Through May 17, “Tim Brody Solo Show,” Sonoma County artist shows his collection of predominantly pastel paintings. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Finley Community Center

Through Apr 28, “Debbie Van Dyke: The Fine Art of Fiber,” tactile works from the collage and fiber artist are thoughtprovoking and unexpected.

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.

Fulton Crossing

Through Apr 30, “April Art Showing,” displaying new works by visiting artists and studio artists including Grave Levine, Linda Guzzetta, Carol Bogovich, Michael Ramos and Mylette Welch. Reception, Apr 15 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

Rik Olson and guest artists.

Reception, Apr 16 at 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4.

707.829.8912.

History Museum of Sonoma County

Through May 15, “Building the American Dream: Sonoma County After the War ,” exhibit looks at Sonoma County in the post-WWII era. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.579.1500.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center

Through Apr 24, “California Flora,” Northern California artist Nina Antze shows botanical paintings done in colored pencil. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Paradise Ridge Winery Through Apr 30, “Conversations in Sculpture,” 11 artists provide an artistic statement that introduces a conversational topic. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. Daily, 11 to 5.

707.528.9463.

Petaluma Arts Center

Through May 1, “Metalworks: Cast, Forged & Welded,” featuring more than 35 works that explore the properties of metal and the trends in modern-day sculpture. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. ThursMon, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600.

Petaluma Mail Depot

Through May 1, “Petaluma Postcard Project,” a series of limited-edition postcards featuring the work of local artists. Reception, Apr 8 at 7pm. 40 Fourth St, Petaluma.

707.762.8150.

Prince Gallery

Through May 1, “The Art of Timothy Dixon,” 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

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

Through May 8, “Floresta,” solo show by Chelsea Rogoff envisions the youthful fascination with world exploration in paintings and drawings. Reception, Apr 9 at 6pm. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.889.0371.

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Gaia’s Garden

Through Apr 24, “Visualization: Seeing Through the Eyes of Two Women Artists,” exhibition of new work by Jennifer Hirshfield and C.K. Itamura highlights differences between and commonalities of their approaches and materials. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat, 12 to 5; and by appointment.

707.332.1212.

Graton Gallery

Through May 22, “What Was I Thinking?” new prints by

Through May 8, “Juried Photography Show,” 48 photographers will show their work along with member artists. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.775.4ART.

Sebastopol Gallery

Through May 1, “Sebastopol Gallery Group Show,” comes see the newly redecorated space and meet new gallery artist Lucy Martin. 150 N Main

St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

University Art Gallery

Through Apr 24, “Juried Student Show,” exhibition is selected by two jurors from the art world who visit the campus to view the work and talk to the students about their careers and ideas about art.

Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

MARIN COUNTY Aroma Cafe

Through May 6, “Images of China Camp,” Marin photographers Osher Levi and Brian Byrnes exhibit their photos of the state park and local treasure. 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

Bay Model Visitor Center

Through Apr 23, “The Mooring Series,” collection of watercolors by Nelson W Hee is full of meditative detail.

2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.3871.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery

Through Apr 19, “Atmospheric Moments,” featuring works of Ann Bernauer and Claire Smith. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Apr 30, “Two Views,” married artists Steve Emery and Kathleen Lipinski show their individual and collaborative works. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Gallery Route One

Through May 8, “Joy of Man’s Desiring,” artist Dorothy Nissen explores the the union of dreams and the creative process in daily drawings, as part of the Lucid Art residency program. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Marin Society of Artists

Through Apr 30, 2pm, “Spring Has Sprung,” juried member show. Reception, Apr 10 at 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael.

Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

Novato City Offices

Through Apr 26, “MarinMOCA Artists on Exhibit,” paintings

by Tania Walters and Jane Liston display. 922 Machin Ave, Novato.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Through Apr 21, “Collage/ Assemblage,” featuring artwork from over 20 artists.

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

San Geronimo Valley Community Center

Through Apr 30, “Brian Frank Carter Solo Show,” paintings by the North Bay native and longtime illustrator are on display. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo.

415.488.8888.

Seager Gray Gallery

Through May 1, “Gwaltney,” the artist’s paintings reflect the sunlit open sky along the beautiful coastline of Laguna Beach. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288.

Tiburon Town Hall

Through Apr 28, “Vibrant Colors,” exhibit of works from the Marin County Watercolor Society is bold and beautiful.

1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

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Through May 1, “Jim Marshall Seen Through the Eyes of Carlos Santana,” an exhibit of photographs by Marshall, curated by Santana, show Marshall’s genius as a photographer, a chronicler of history and portraitist of no equal. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa. Daily, 10am to 4:45pm (707) 967-7700.

Robert Mondavi Winery Through Apr 24, “GENERATE: One Family’s Painting, Photography and Music” features the paintings of John Bonick, the photography of Dona Kopol Bonick, and the work of their sons, Dylan and Max. 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville. Daily, 10 to 5.

707.968.2203.

Comedy Al Alone

A solo standup show from the lawyer-turned-comedian Al Lubel. Apr 15, 8pm. $18-$23.

142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Dave Burleigh

Standup comedian, seen on “America’s Got Talent,” offers up laughs with special guests Patrick Keane and Jill Maragos.

Apr 16, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek

Family-fun shows feature mind bending magic tricks with lots of zany comedy. Apr 16, 3 and 7:30pm. $7-$12. First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa.

WhistleSchtick

Fundraiser for Whistlestop Center features popular North Bay standup stars. Apr 17. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Events Apple Blossom Festival

Annual family tradition turns 70 and features a parade, art exhibits, food and live music from Patrick Sweany, Lara Price and others. Apr 16-17. $9 and up. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol.

Blessing of the Rose Harvest

Weekend event includes live performance from Balkan singing group Gradina on Saturday, River Rose Company Singers on Sunday, rose petals toss and more. Apr 16-17.

Russian River Rose Company, 1685 Magnolia Dr, Healdsburg.

707.575.6744.

Career Expo

Students, alumni, high school seniors and community members are encouraged to attend prepare (with resumes) as if going to a job interview.

Apr 20, 10am. Free. Bertolini Student Center, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.527.4266.

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group

A relaxing and brainstimulating group for adults, with supplies provided. Second Thurs of every month, 6:30pm.

San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael. 415.485.3323.

Come As You Art

Come dressed as your favorite artist, performer or piece of art and celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic center with live music by Vitamin Girl, food and fun. 21 and over.

Apr 16, 6pm. $100. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.4626.

Earth Day Event at China Camp Series of events include a

music from classical icon Angel Romero in concerto. Apr 16, 5pm. $25 and up. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

ELEVATED Cannabis Compliance Conference

Novato Copperfield’s Ribbon-Cutting

A packed weekend filled with workshops, panels and exhibitors focuses on the legal side of cannabis and attracts growers, dispensary owners, extract and edible manufacturers, consumers and all other canna businesses.

Apr 16-17. $449 and up.

Doubletree Hotel, 1 Double Tree Dr, Rohnert Park.

Emotional Currency Workshop

Kate Levinson leads a women’s workshop, thinking and talking about money. Pre-registration required. Apr 16, 10am. $125.

Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, emotionalcurrency.com/ workshops.

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.

Healdsburg Pink Party Celebrate the season and taste a selection of rosé from local wineries with music by French Oak and light bites provided by Barndiva. Apr 17, 11:30am. $25.

Studio Barndiva, 237 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7404.

Napa Valley Arts in April

A month of events aims to foster a unique sense of place through locally produced art paired with Napa Valley’s best wine and culinary offerings.

Through Apr 30. Napa Valley, various locations, Napa, artscouncilnapavalley.org.

Napa Valley History Tour

Napa County Historical Society leads tours of beautiful and historic regions, from Napa’s victorian neighborhoods to Calistoga and Pope Valley. Apr 14-16. $45 and up. Goodman Library, 1219 First St, Napa, napahistory.org.

Napa Valley Youth Symphony’s Red Gala Annual benefit is an unforgettable evening of fine wine, food and world-class

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Ken Garr’s All-Star Comedy Magic Show

workday, hikes and lectures on local fauna and flora. Preregistration is required. Apr 16.

Free. China Camp State Park, N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael., friendsofchinacamp.org.

Join the Novato Chamber of Commerce and Copperfield’s for a ceremony, with a bookstore tour and refreshments. Apr 13, 5:30pm.

Novato Copperfield’s Books, 999 Grant Ave, Novato.

Re-String and StringRecycling Event Recycling event takes place in honor of Earth Day. Apr 13, 2pm. Free. Bananas At Large, 515 Ross St, Santa Rosa.

707.542.5588.

Recycle Circus 2016

Hosted by the volunteer efforts of Waste Free Now, recyclable items can be dropped off from 10 to 2pm. Apr 17, 10am. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Remembering Evan Connell

Several speakers and authors present remembrances and readings of the late writer and literary figure, known locally as Smiling Jack. Apr 15, 7pm.

Sausalito Library, 420 Litho St, Sausalito. 415.289.4121.

Rusted to Refined

Vintage pop up shop takes place in the parking lot. Third Sun of every month, 9am. through Oct 16. Tews Treasures, 1774 Industrial Way, Ste D, Napa. 707.226.8397.

Nightly Local Music 5:30–8:30 Daily & 12:30–3:30 Sat & Sun Closed Weds

San Anselmo Open Space Committee Spring Benefit

Presentation and discussion of Patagonia Park and conservation efforts is accompanied by food and wine as well as a raffle and prizes.

Apr 16, 6:30pm. $25-$30. St John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Rd, Ross.

Simcha Sunday

Annul Jewish festival features entertainment, music, shopping, kids’ activities, community resources and great nosh. Apr 17, 12pm. SOMO Village Event Center, 1400 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

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Single Professionals of all ages are invited to meet new friends and dance to your favorite hits. Apr 16, 8pm. $10.

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Bohemia docents share the beauty of this property through the changing seasons.

Registration is required.

Third Sat of every month, 10:30am. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

Earth Day: Redwood Restoration Day

Celebrate Earth Day and join the SPAWN habitat restoration team to help propagate and care for many redwood seedlings. Apr 16, 10am. Turtle Island Restoration Network HQ, 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema.

Fish Moon Thank You Event

Annual event is a chance for LandPaths to say thank you to all the volunteers who help keep Sonoma County beautiful.

Apr 16, 3:30pm. Rancho Mark West Farm, 7125 St Helena Rd, Santa Rosa.

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Led by experienced staff of volunteers. Second Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, richardsonbay.audubon.org.

Wildflower Extravaganza

Third in a series of Spring wildflower outings led by Park naturalist John Lynch includes an easy walk on Saturday and an intermediate hike on Sunday. Apr 16-17, 10am. $10.

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

707.938.5216.

Wildflowers, Birds & Butterflies

Hike with seasoned naturalist Wendy Dreskin, who will share her vast knowledge and enthusiasm. Apr 17, 10am.

Free. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, landpaths.org.

Film City of Gold

CinemaBites event screens the culinary odyssey through Los Angeles and offers treats from chef Walter Abrams, of Dabba Food Truck, among others. Apr 18, 5pm. $45. Cameo Cinema,

1340 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.9779.

region, several locations, Napa, carneroswineries.org.

Hello, Dolly!

Beer Blossom Festival

The musical extravaganza is presented as part of the Vintage Film Series. Apr 18, 7pm. $9. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma.

707.996.9756.

Poetry in Motion Film Festival

A series of compelling contemporary films about inspiring American poets.

Sun, Apr 17. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.. 415.454.1222.

Poster Girl

Social Action Goes to the Movies series screens awardwinning doc on Robynn Murray, a high school cheerleader turned machine gunner in the Iraq War who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Followed by discussion. Apr 16, 7:30pm. by donation.

Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.578.5519.

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Academy Award-winning Bay Area filmmaker Jeffrey Brown is on hand for a screening of his hard-hitting film about human trafficking. Apr 17, 4:30pm. $7-$11. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.. 415.454.1222.

Tiburon International Film Festival

The “United Nations” of film fests returns. For full info, visit www.tiburonfilmfestival.com.

Through Apr 14. Playhouse Theater, 40 Main St, Tiburon.

415.381.4123.

A War

Internationally celebrated Danish film looks at a family trying to keep their lives together while a father makes difficult decisions on the frontlines of battle. Apr 16, 4 and 7pm. $10. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Food & Drink April in Carneros

Rub shoulders with winemakers, enjoy wine and food pairings, taste limited production releases and enjoy live entertainment at various wineries in the Carneros region. Apr 16-17. $75/$15 designated drivers. Carneros

A celebration of beer, music and food features live performances from Kingsborough Royal Jelly Jive and others. Apr 16, 12pm. Free.

HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

Crabber’s Benefit for Bodega Bay Crab Fisherman

Russian River Sisters hosts the dinner event, with entertainment by Levi Lloyd and friends. Apr 16, 5:30pm. $10-$35. Guerneville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 16255 First St, Guerneville, rrsisters.org.

Scandinavian Brunch & Viking Archeology

Professor Mara Vejby speaks on the world of viking archeology, with mimosas and traditional, delicious brunch. Apr 16, 12pm. $22. Sons of Norway Hall, 617 W Ninth St, Santa Rosa.

For Kids Digital Photography for Kids

The Image Flow’s Constance Chu leads a six-session class for aspiring young photographers that’s a fun and challenging journey of photographic exploration and learning. Apr 20. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569.

Petaluma Creativity Lab

Come be a part of our creativity lab. Here you will work on awesome projects and do fun activities. There will be a selection of projects to choose from so there is plenty of stuff to learn and do. Space limited.

Tues-Thurs, 4-6pm. through Jun 9. Opera House Collective, 145 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.774.6576.

SCIENCE: Earth Day Celebration

Join your favorite rangers and naturalists from the Bay Model and Aquarium of the Bay to make your own beaver dams, wetlands and watersheds.

Apr 16, 11:30am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Lectures Descendants of Light Lecture by Penny Wolin

Draw Fast & Loose Isis Re-Membered

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

800.796.6863.

Recounting Lives in Post-WWII Sonoma County

Pete Golis moderates a discussion between Marie Sugiyama, George Ortiz, Bea Harris and Eric Wilder about the socio-economic effects on local communities during the postWWII period. Apr 14, 6:30pm. $10-$15. History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

The Wild Edge of Sorrow

Author and activist Francis Weller shows how we can honor the losses in our lives through poetry and conversation. Apr 20, 5:30pm.

Memorial Hospice, 439 College Avenue, Santa Rosa.

707.568.1094.

Readings Book Passage

Apr 13, 7pm, “People Get Ready” with Robert McChesney and John Nichols. Apr 15, 7pm, “Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble” with Dan Lyons. Apr 16, 4pm, “Last Train to the Missing Planet” with Kim Dower. Apr 17, 11am, “Good Morning Yoga” with Marium Gates. Apr 17, 4pm, “The Hope in Leaving” with Barbara Williams, in conversation with Peter Coyote. Apr 18, 7pm, “Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering” with David Kessler. Apr 19, 7pm, “Girls and Sex” with Peggy Orenstein. Apr 20, 7pm, “The Great Spring” with Natalie Goldberg. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Calistoga Copperfield’s Books

Apr 14, 7pm, “Sibley Field Guide to Birds” with David Sibley.

1330 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.1616.

Green Music Center

Apr 13, 7:30pm, “Do Cool Sh*t”

with Miki Agrawal, part of the Women in Leadership series. $25. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books Apr 15, 7pm, “The Decent Proposal” with Kemper Donovan. Apr 16, 7pm, Readings from Bill Kortum with various authors. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Healdsburg Shed

Apr 14, 7pm, “You Kiss by th’ Book” with Gary Soto, part of the Luminarias series. $10. 25 North St, Healdsburg 707.431.7433.

HopMonk Sebastopol Apr 13, 6pm, “Luckiest Girl Alive” with Jessica Knoll, a Debut Brews event presented

by Copperfield’s Books. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.7300.

Jack London State Park

Apr 17, 1pm, Afternoon of Poetry with Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Katherine Hastings. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen 707.938.5216.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center

Apr 16, 10am, “Democracy Now!” with Amy Goodman, KRCB presents a discussion with the author and radio host. $10. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa 707.527.9277.

Napa Copperfield’s Books Apr 20, 3pm, “Into the Waves” with Kiki Thorpe.

3740 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 707.252.8002.

Novato Copperfield’s Books

Apr 16, 7pm, “All the Winters After” with Sere Prince Halverson, in conversation with author Melissa Cistaro.

999 Grant Ave, Novato.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books

Apr 15, 7pm, Readings from Bill Kortum with various authors.

Apr 16, 1pm, “Write Free” with Rebecca Lawton and Jordan Rosenfeld, includes writing workshop. Apr 17, 11am, Passover Storytime.

Apr 19, 4pm, “Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy” with Karen Foxlee. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books

Apr 16, 7pm, “The Living Bird” with Gerrit Vyn. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books

Apr 15, 7pm, “The Living Bird” with Gerrit Vyn. Apr 17, 2pm, “Oh! The Things You Can See in the Dark!” with Cathleen Francisco. Apr 19, 7pm, “Journey to Munich” with Jacqueline Winspear. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

The Spinster Sisters Restaurant

Apr 17, 6:30pm, “Pati’s Mexican Table” with Pati Jinich, hosted

by Book Passage. 401 South A St, Santa Rosa 707.528.7100.

West Marin School

Apr 16, 7:30pm, An Evening with Isabel Allende, in conversation with Patricia Holt and Doris Ober, benefiting the Dance palace. $20-$100. 11550 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

Theater 4000 Miles

Leo and his grandmother spend an infuriating and ultimately enlightening month together in Amy Herzog’s drama. Through Apr 17. $12-$27. Novato Theater Company, 5240 Nave Dr, Novato.

415.883.4498.

All My Sons

The Raven Players present the heady exploration of greed, love, deceit and the fragility of the American dream. Through Apr 24. $12-$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg.

707.433.3145.

The Andrews Brothers

Lucky Penny puts on a boogiewoogie USO show with a twist.

Apr 15-May 1. $27-$38. Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. 707266-6305.

Anne Boleyn

West Coast premiere of the revisionist history production examines how a woman with convictions navigates a world of royal ambition, lusty affairs and shifting allegiances. Apr 14May 8. $10-$58. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Boeing Boeing

Ross Valley Players presents the Tony Award-winning farce about a playboy living in Paris and juggling love affairs with three stewardesses. Through May 1. $25-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, rossvalleyplayers.com.

Breaking Legs

North Bay Stage Company

presents the madcap situation served up with plenty of food and laughter. Apr 15-24. $24.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

CRITIC’S CHOICE

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

The off-Broadway hit comes to Marin with comedic vignettes about relationships. Apr 15-16. $60. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Pericles

Shakespeare’s tale of romance and adventure is presented by the Napa Valley Conservatory Theater. Through Apr 17. $15-$20. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa.

707.256.7500.

P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!

Curtain Call Theatre presents the rollicking comedy with claws. Through Apr 23. $15.

Russian River Hall, 20347 Hwy 116, Monte Rio. 707.524.8739.

Silent Sky

The true story of Henrietta Leavitt, who left home and her religious past to pursue a life in science and astronomy is presented in this wondrous drama. Through Apr 17. $10$25. Studio Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Three Viewings

Theatre Anew presents three original love stories that will make you laugh and cry.

Through Apr 16. $15-$25.

Church of One Tree, 492 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa.

Time Stands Still

Tony-nominated drama explores relationships and social issues by focusing on a photojournalist returned to Brooklyn after being injured in the Iraq War and her boyfriend, a reporter who left here there. Through Apr 17. $9-$25. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.763.8920.

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Out of the Woods Cannabis Conference gets down to business

As the Golden State gets closer to legalization, it’s increasingly important that cannabis growers, providers and other related businesses know how to stay legal and compliant with government regulations and laws.

That’s the goal of the Elevated Cannabis Compliance Conference, taking place April 16–17 in Rohnert Park. As big corporations and governments start encroaching on the market, mom-and-pop canna-businesses are at risk of being pushed to the side after decades of working to establish the industry.

Elevated is designed to help these small businesses remain current with upcoming laws and share information on best practices.

Guest speakers include state assemblymember Jim Wood (pictured), a Healdsburg native, who gives the opening keynote on April 16 and talks about the Medical Marijuana Regulations and Safety Act. Other politicians include former Sebastopol mayor Robert Jacob and Sonoma County supervisor Efren Carrillo. Business leaders like Lynnette Shaw, who opened California’s first licensed dispensary in 1997, and lawyers like National Cannabis Bar Association president and executive director Shabnam Malek also offer their expertise.

The Elevated Cannabis Compliance Conference runs Saturday and Sunday, April 16–17, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park. $499. elevatedccc.com.—Charlie Swanson

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CANCER (June 21–July 22) According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are close to tapping into hidden powers, dormant talents and future knowledge. Truths that have been off limits are on the verge of catching your attention and revealing themselves. Secrets you have been concealing from yourself are ready to be plucked and transformed. And now I will tell you a trick you can use that will enable you to fully cash in on these pregnant possibilities: Don’t adopt a passive wait-and-see attitude. Don’t expect everything to happen on its own. Instead, be a willful magician who aggressively collects and activates the potential gifts.

LEO (July 23–August 22) This would be a perfect moment to give yourself a new nickname like “Sugar Pepper” or “Honey Chili” or “Itchy Sweet.” It’s also a favorable time to explore the joys of running in slow motion or getting a tattoo of a fierce howling bunny or having gentle sex standing up. This phase of your cycle is most likely to unfold with maximum effectiveness if you play along with its complicated, sometimes paradoxical twists and turns. The more willing you are to celebrate life’s riddles as blessings in disguise, the more likely you’ll be to use the riddles to your advantage.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Right about now you might be feeling a bit extreme, maybe even zealous or melodramatic. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were tempted to make outlandish expostulations similar to those that the poet Arthur Rimbaud articulated in one of his histrionic poems: “What beast must I worship? What sacred images should I destroy?

What hearts shall I break? What lies am I supposed to believe?” I encourage you to articulate salty sentiments like these in the coming days—with the understanding that by venting your intensity you won’t need to actually act it all out in real life. In other words, allow your fantasy life and creative artistry to be boisterous outlets for emotions that shouldn’t necessarily get translated into literal behavior.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

Adyashanti is my favorite mind-scrambling philosopher. One of his doses of crazy wisdom is just what you need to hear right now. “Whatever you resist you become,” he says.

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you are always suffering. If you resist confusion, you are always confused. We think that we resist certain states because they are there, but actually they are there because we resist them.” Can you wrap your imagination around Adyashanti’s counsel, Libra? I hope so, because the key to dissipating at least some of the dicey stuff that has been tweaking you lately is to stop resisting it!

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

During every election season, media pundits exult in criticizing candidates who have altered their opinions about important issues. This puzzles me. In my understanding, an intelligent human is always learning new information about how the world works, and is therefore constantly evolving his or her beliefs and ideas. I don’t trust people who stubbornly cling to all of their musty dogmas. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an especially ripe time for you to change your mind about a few things, some of them rather important. Be alert for the cues and clues that will activate dormant aspects of your wisdom. Be eager to see further and deeper.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)

Friedrich Nietzsche published his first book, The Birth of Tragedy, in 1872, when he was 28 years old. In 1886, he put out a revised edition that included a preface entitled “An Attempt at Self-Criticism.” In this unprecedented essay, he said that he now found his text “clumsy and embarrassing, its images frenzied and confused, sentimental, uneven in pace, so sure of its convictions that it is above any need for proof.” And yet he also glorified The Birth of Tragedy, praising it for its powerful impact on the world, for its “strange knack of seeking out its fellow-revelers and enticing them on to new secret paths and dancing-places.” In accordance with the astrological omens, Sagittarius, I invite you to engage in an equally brave and celebratory re-evaluation of some of your earlier life and work.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “Go back to where you started and learn to love it more.”

So advised Thaddeus Golas in his book The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment. I think that’s exactly what you should do right now, Capricorn. To undertake such a quest would reap long-lasting benefits. Here’s what I propose: First, identify three dreams that are important for your future. Next, brainstorm about how you could return to the roots of your relationships with them. Finally, reinvigorate your love for those dreams.

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AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “What am I doing here in mid-air?” asks Ted Hughes in his poem “Wodwo.” Right about now you might have an urge to wonder that yourself. The challenging part of your situation is that you’re unanchored, unable to find a firm footing. The fun part is that you have an unusual amount of leeway to improvise and experiment.

Here’s a suggestion: Why not focus on the fun part for now? You just may find that doing so will minimize the unsettled feelings. I suspect that as a result you will also be able to accomplish some interesting and unexpected work.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

How many fireflies would you have to gather together in order to create a light as bright as the sun? Entomologist Cole Gilbert estimates the number to be 14,286,000,000.

That’s probably beyond your ability to accomplish, Pisces, so I don’t recommend you attempt it. But I bet you could pull off a more modest feat with a similar theme: accumulating a lot of small influences that add up to a big effect. Now is an excellent time to capitalize on the power of gradual, incremental progress.

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