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assemblywoman and senator are welldocumented.

There are few elected officials that Conservation Action has worked with over our 25-year history that match the skill set, professionalism and problem-solving abilities of Noreen Evans. Noreen started off in politics via appointment to the Santa Rosa planning commission. She ran for city council, and was a voice for ending gravel mining in the Russian River and pushed to get Santa Rosa’s polluting wastewater discharge to be diverted from the Russian River watershed. Her service to Sonoma County and the coast as an

The cost of housing, Russian River water quality and watershed protection, the growing threat of climate change and an economy that is not keeping middle-class jobs at the forefront are all compelling reasons to vote someone with Evans’ experience and demeanor into the office of supervisor. We believe she offers a deep understanding of the issues at hand, and has a unique training and preparation for this job that none of the other candidates comes close to. We wholeheartedly endorse

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Noreen Evans for 5th District supervisor.

KERRY FUGET

Executive Director, Sonoma County Conservation Action

Lynda Hopkins says that she stands for ideals that most of us in the 5th District admire: affordable housing, city-centered growth and protection of our environment.

The question is, should we believe her?

One of her biggest supporters, the California Real Estate PAC, has consistently opposed inclusionary zoning, one of our most important

By Tom Tomorrow

affordable-housing tools. She has many supporters from the development industry, whose profits are lowered by city-centered growth policies. Finally, three of her major donors are companies associated with Syar Industries, the company responsible for years of environmentally destructive gravel mining in the Russian River.

Hopkins’ supporters should worry my fellow 5th District voters; they aren’t donating large sums of money out of the goodness of their hearts. I’m voting for the candidate with a long record of fighting for the ideals we all hold dear.

Noreen Evans for 5th District supervisor.

BONITA COUGHLIN

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So our daily paper endorsed the candidate backed heavily by real estate, developers, gravel miners and big wine for 5th District supervisor. While I’m sure Lynda Hopkins is a nice person, she has hired the same Republican consultant that brought us James Gore and Efren Carrillo, and is working to bring a casino to Cloverdale. 5th District voters are not fooled by this big money (much of it from the fourth district). Interesting that paper could find nothing to hit Evans with except a vote she took almost 20 years ago on the city council.

Noreen Evans has fought for many years for causes that are important to our district: preserving the coast, saving our parks, writing a homeowners bill of rights to protect families facing foreclosure and standing up for working people. If you compare the endorsements of the two candidates, you will see the progressives and environmentalists support Evans while big wine and big business support Hopkins. Evans’ endorsers have watched her and worked with her for years and know she has a proven track record.

That’s why I am voting for Noreen Evans without hesitation on June 7.

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n June 7 North Bay voters have an opportunity to support the bay that defines and supports us.

Measure AA would levy a special parcel tax of $12 per year for 20 years on every parcel in the nine Bay Area counties to raise $25 million annually for 20 years.

That’s $500 million. Properly managed, that kind of money could do enormous good for an imperiled body of water.

If passed, Measure AA would make available funds for myriad projects aimed at reducing pollution and trash, improving water quality, protecting us from the impacts of climate change and flood, restoring habitat and offering increased public shoreline access.

Eligible projects include: • Restoration of the 3,300-acre Skaggs Island and adjacent 1,100acre Haire Ranch to wetlands to benefit endangered species and other wildlife; creation of recreational trails and public access for wildlife viewing.

• Stewardship, maintenance and monitoring of restored and enhanced wetlands within the Napa-Sonoma marshes to improve water quality and habitat values for endangered species, fish, waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife.

• Enhancement of 400 acres of degraded tidal wetland habitat at the mouth of Sonoma Creek to simultaneously improve water quality, reduce mosquito production, enhance habitat, reduce costs, and provide public outreach and education.

Opposition to Measure AA has come from the usual anti-taxation quarters. Quentin Kopp, a retired judge of the San Mateo County Superior Court, former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and former state senator representing San Mateo and San Francisco counties, has argued against AA because it’s a regressive tax that forces homeowners to pay the same as larger corporations. True, but it’s just 12 buck a year, Quentin, and the measure needs two-thirds of the voter approval to pass. If a parcel tax is the easiest way to do that and protect and enhance our bay, we should do it.

Vote yes on AA. Stett Holbrook is the editor of the ‘Bohemian.’

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THIS WAY TO THE 1ST The race for Sonoma County’s 1st supervisor district pits incumbent Susan Gorin against two

longshot challengers.

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Checking out the view from Sonoma County’s 1st District supervisors’ race BY TOM GOGOLA

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he campaign for Sonoma County supervisors’ 1st District seat hasn’t gotten the attention as the race for the 5th, which features a neck-and-neck match-up between Lynda Hopkins and Noreen Evans.

In the 1st District race, incumbent Susan Gorin, a former Santa Rosa mayor and councilmember who is now president of the five-person Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, is out in front with heavyweight endorsements and lots of campaign cash.

Gorin’s main opponent in the

1st District, which comprises eastern Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley, is Gina Cuclis, an elected member of the Sonoma County Board of Education and longtime valley resident who lives in Boyes Hot Springs.

Also in the race is Keith Rhinehart, a former manager at UPS who doesn’t have a chance in the race.

The issues in this race are the same wherever you are in Sonoma County: affordable housing, landuse and development issues, GMO politics, what to do about all those high-tone wineries. Specific to the 1st is the upcoming closure of the Sonoma Development Center and what becomes of the long-term

residents, and the land on which the SDC sits. Gorin has championed creative re-use of the property.

The campaign in the 1st has been low-key by the standards set by Evans and Hopkins, but it hasn’t been without its moments, even as all indications are that the popular and connected incumbent Gorin is going to take the primary next Tuesday.

Gorin’s website speaks of a candidate worthy of a Family Channel biopic. Click the tab that says “The Susan Gorin Story,” and you’ll be treated to a journey that begins in Massachusetts and ends on a California mountain, where Gorin had an epiphany: “Perched on a mountaintop fills )

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As part of the story, the Bohemian wanted to know whether the DRC report shined any light on a trio of deaths at the jail from 2014—and especially the death of Rhonda Everson, who died in custody and was reportedly going through withdrawal from drugs.

A statement from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in response to questions about Everson’s death arrived after our Tuesday deadline last week. The Sheriff’s Office has previously said that Everson was in a special cell for inmates undergoing withdrawal at the time of her death. The newspaper appreciates that Capt. John Naiman provided the following statement, reprinted here in its entirety: “I’m unable to provide specific information about Rhonda Everson because of pending litigation. I do believe there is some general information I can provide to assist you in understanding the various housing units located within the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility.

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter, I’m the guy in the middle, Dr. Taatjes.

You know when I meet people in town and they usually say, “Oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Taatjes. You’ve been in Petaluma for years…” Well, that’s me.

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Gorin is also sitting on a pile of campaign cash on that mountain.

Her latest quarterly campaign finance reports filed with Sonoma County and the state show that the candidate had about $70,000 in the bank at the end of April; she raised about $40,000 across the quarter and spent about $50,000.

Her campaign has closed the spending gap with a series of relatively big-dollar May contributions. Over the past month, Gorin, former chair of the go-green local utility Sonoma Clean Power, accepted $1,000 from the utility giant PG&E on May 12.

As Santa Rosa moves to create commercial space for cannabis growers, the pot industry stepped in on May 19 as entrepreneur Jonathon Cachat, CEO of Conscious Cannabis Ventures, donated $2,500.

By contrast, Cuclis’ campaign finance reports show that at the end of April, she had about $18,000 in campaign cash onhand. With a looming primary, Cuclis appears to have closed the fundraising gap with Gorin via a $30,000 loan to herself from her public relations firm, Cuclis PR, which was reported on May 26.

She also received contributions this year from Richard Arrowood of Amapola Creek Winery ($1,000), numerous small-dollar donations from retirees and people in the real estate industry, and from Salvador Cruz, owner and proprietor of Fru-Ta Artisan Ice Cream in Santa Rosa. The historian for the city of Sonoma, George McKale, is also a supporter of the long-term valley resident. Northcoast Citizens for a Better Economy, a constructionindustry PAC, has sent nearly $5,000 Cuclis’ way in three April contributions, according to campaign records.

Gorin’s progressive-minded base of support includes the Coalition for a Better Sonoma, the political action committee

founded by the former state legislator Evans to funnel green and labor money to favored candidates. The coalition contributed $2,000 in late April. In early May, legendary index-fund guru, “eBond” inventor, and Sonoma vineyard owner John “Mac” McQuown contributed $2,500.

Gorin, a strident advocate for affordable housing and regulations on short-term vacation rentals in the county, also accepted a $2,000 donation from the California Real Estate PAC and North Bay Association of Realtors in May. In her role as supervisor, Gorin recently pushed for a controversial add-on to the county’s new short-term rental regulations that immediately halted new permit applications for short-term vacation rental units in her district.

After the late-May vote on short-term rentals, Gorin told the Sonoma Index-Tribune that she pushed for the abrupt halt to applicants because of how the short-term-rental phenomenon is altering the real estate market— which is the same argument that the real estate industry has been making. A recent story in the online Realtor magazine noted that “a single-family home or condo unit next door to a short-term rental—where the occupants change every few days—will take longer to sell and bring in lower offers.”

Cuclis has been equally strident in the valley on the negative impacts of the short-term vacationrental economy on neighborhoods and housing values.

Gorin’s contributions also include a hodgepodge of local flavor that hints at the district split between eastern Santa Rosa and comparatively bucolic Sonoma Valley. Lots of retirees have thrown small-dollar donations her way, as has the director of the Sonoma Land Trust. Also chipping in: a Rohnert Park City Councilman, a local pawn shop owner and Jean Schulz, widow of the late Peanuts magnate Charles Schulz.

Schulz is also on the board of advisors of Sonoma Media Investments, the local media conglomerate whose formation in

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2011 was spearheaded by political consultant, real estate investor and regional power broker Darius Anderson.

Campaign records show Gorin paid Darius Anderson’s wife, Susan Anderson, $2,180 for a February fundraising event held at Chateau Sonoma winery. She provided food and the venue for the fundraiser.

Darius Anderson is also chairman of the board of advisors and the managing member of Sonoma Media Investments, which owns the Press Democrat and a handful of other regional papers and magazines.

The Press Democrat has been friendly to Gorin and endorsed her on May 24. The paper said Gorin had made great strides in learning about Sonoma Valley in her three-plus years on the board, rebutting a central theme of Cuclis’ campaign knock against the incumbent: that she’s out of touch with the needs of Sonoma Valley.

Media reports have noted that there’s not much distance between the candidates on the issues— except that Cuclis says she’s better qualified to represent the valley, since she’s lived there for decades. The Press Democrat has also reported that neither candidate took a definitive stand on a hotbutton countywide ban on GMOs. Rhinehart is an even bigger long shot to beat Gorin than Cuclis, who didn’t make it out of the primary field in 2012 when she ran against Gorin. Rhinehart attended a March candidates’ debate and said he supports a moratorium on new vineyards, opposes regulations on shortterm rentals and doesn’t support the GMO ban, according to press reports. In an email, he says his campaign ethic lines up with the small-dollar contributions that have dominated Bernie Sanders’ campaign for president.

And he says that he’s pleased the Press Democrat hasn’t taken notice. “I take that as a positive sign, because they do not want anyone like me to win office, since I would not be beholden to their ‘political machine’ or even that of the opposition, as they perceive it.”

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“like chicken-fried steak.”

I compare kohlrabi to water chestnuts: crunchy, juicy, not too flavorful and good in Chinese food.

This would be serving suggestion No. 3. Add them to your favorite stir-fry recipe. If you don’t have one, fry some kohlrabi in oil (or bacon) with mushrooms, maybe some other vegetables, garlic and a bit of lime zest, and add a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce and rice vinegar. Serve with rice.

Continuing with the Asian theme, my favorite way to prepare kohlrabi is to substitute it for green papaya in the classic Laotian dish tam som, aka green papaya salad.

This, your fourth serving suggestion, is today’s featured recipe—wholesome kohl som: 1 baseball-sized kohlrabi, peeled and grated or shredded (about 5 c.) a large handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters a fistful of string beans, chopped into inch-lengths 1 medium carrot, grated 1 medium-sized clove of garlic, minced 2 tbsp. peanuts, dry roasted in a pan

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT In spite of its odd looks, kohlrabi can be delicious, if you know what to do with it.

Cool Kohlrabi Four ways to enjoy this weird vegetable

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f you know what kohlrabi is, chances are you’re German.

You could be a spelling bee champ, but that would only mean you know how to spell it, not what it is. Maybe you’re a local foods enthusiast and when you first encountered kohlrabi at the farmers market, you thought it was a turnip.

This spherical veggie is the swollen stem of a plant in the mustard, aka cabbage, family (kohl means cabbage in German).

Kohlrabi looks like a goiter in

an otherwise healthy stalk, and has a tendency to accumulate in the refrigerators of rookie CSA members. For those who already find themselves overwhelmed with the amount of vegetables a CSA share can yield, kohlrabi can become a chronic burden. It won’t rot, so you can’t just throw it away. So inscrutably, intimidatingly earthy, vegetal and green, kohlrabi makes kale look like a gas-station hot dog.

A farmer friend of mine admits that few of his customers fall in love with the scaly green orb at

BY ARI LEVAUX first sight, but compares it to kiwi, which nobody cared about when it was called Chinese gooseberry.

“Kohlrabi needs a rebranding, better marketing and a better name,” he says. “Preferably a name that includes the word ‘butter’.”

Cooking with pork is my first suggestion for cooking kohlrabi.

Rocket science, I know. It works with radishes too, btw.

Suggestion No. 2 comes from another farmer friend who learned, from a German customer, to bread and fry kohlrabi

1 or more tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 or more thin-skinned chiles, like a Thai or serrano, de-seeded and thin-sliced (optional) 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt In a mortar and pestle or blender, blend the garlic, salt, sugar and chile peppers into a paste. Add peanuts and crush some more. Transfer the paste to a bowl and add the lime juice and fish sauce. Stir together and add the shredded carrot and kohlrabi.

Lightly crush the tomato and string beans in the mortar and pestle, or with the side of a knife, and add them to the bowl. Toss.

Sprinkle a few more crushed peanuts on top and serve. This dish is juicy, bright and refreshing, like tam som should be.

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1226 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.569.8222.

Dempsey’s Alehouse California. $-$$. Popular brewpub and bistro. Awardwinning handcrafted beers.

Outdoor dining in summer.

Pork chops to die for. 50 E Washington St, Petaluma.

707.765.9694.

Gypsy Cafe California. $-$$. Breakfast all day and excellent lunch featuring eggs Benedict, chilaquiles and pulled pork sandwiches. Friday night dinners feature signature fried chicken, local fish, pot roast–classics. 162 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.861.3825.

Lucas Wharf Seafood. $$-$$$. Dine overlooking the Bodega Harbor. Fresh, locally caught seafood. Next-door fresh fish market and deli.

Outdoor takeout seafood bar, weather permitting. Familyfriendly. 595 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3522.

The Naked Pig American.

$-$$. 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.

Real Döner American. $-$$. Casual, cafe-style ordering from a friendly staff.

Get the coffee and buibal yuvasi dessert.. 307 F St, Petaluma. 707.765.9555.

Red Grape Restaurant Delectable New Haven-style

thin-crust pizzas with fresh ingredients and a dazzling array of toppings. 529 First St W, Sonoma. 707.996.4103.

SEA Noodle Bar Thai.

$-$$. The best thing about the noodles are the deeply flavorful broths that borrow from Vietnam’s tradition of noodle soups like pho and bun bo hue. 268 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa. 707.521.9087.

The Spinster Sisters

American. $$-$$$. Always something surprising and delicious on the menu. Go for breakfast! 401 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100.

Toyo Japanese Grill

Japanese. $$$. Well-crafted traditional Japanese with some modern extras like deep-fried mashed potato croquettes with mayo. 3082 Marlow Rd, Santa Rosa , CA. Lunch and dinner daily. 707.527.8871.

Willi’s Wine Bar Bistro.

$$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list. A terrific place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center. 4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa.

707.526.3096.

Willow Wood Market Cafe Mediterranean. $$.

Homey, eclectic food. Come for breakfast! 9020 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.823.0233.

Yao-Kiku Japanese.

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

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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.

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Fish Seafood. $$-$$$.

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

350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.FISH. Fradelizio’s Italian. $$.

Locally sourced northern Italian dishes with a Californiacuisine touch. The house red is a custom blend from owner Paul Fradelizio. 35 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1618.

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The Garden

Mediterranean. $$. Casual environment supplying dishes with Mediterranean and Italian flair. Pastas and salads seem to be a favorite among regulars.

333 Enfrente Road, Novato.

415.883.9277.

Green Chile Kitchen

Southwestern & Mexican. $$$.

Showcasing the superfood green chile in healthy dishes (including vegan) inspired by the traditions and cultures of New Mexico. 1335 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.521.5691.

Hilltop 1892 American. $$.

Casual dinning with panoramic Marin views and a Californiacuisine take on classic fare such as steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal greens850 Lamont Ave., Novato.

415.893.1892.

HopMonk Tavern

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. 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

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

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

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$$-$$$. Billed as “Point Reyes Italian with an unwavering commitment to local organic products,” and that’s pretty much what you get. The food is dependably inventive and delicious. Highly recommended.

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The Pelican Inn English.

$$. The Pelican Inn captures the spirit of a 16th-century English country inn and offers a lodging refuge between the ocean and Muir Woods with a bar, country cooking and a comfortable night’s sleep. 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach. 415.383.6000.

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$$. Corte Madera’s barbecue hot spot, Pig in a Pickle specializes in fresh, local ingredients cooked long and slow. Everything is made from scratch, including buns, rubs, pickles and sauces. 341 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.717.7093.

Plate Shop Classic

California. $$$. Mediterraneaninflected, Bay Area farm-totable cooking. Don’t be afraid of the excellent rabbit-liver crostini, but the pork chops, chicken and ravioli are good as well. 39 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 415.887.9047.

Scoma’s Seafood. $$-$$$.

A Sausalito classic with a fantastic bay view, Scoma’s offers whole crab, hearty chowders and perfectly grilled fresh and seasonal fish. 588 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.9551.

Seafood Peddler Restaurant & Fish Market Seafood & Italian.

$$. The Peddler strives to use only the highest quality ingredients in the preparation of every dish. Only the best extra virgin olive oils, freshly grated Parmesano-Reggiano, De Cecco pasta from Italy, fresh farmers market vegetables or Marzano Italian tomatoes make it into the sauces.

303 Johnson St, Sausalito.

415.332.1492.

Tavola Italian Kitchen

Italian. $$. Cozy-casual dining

within a stucco-clad strip mall.

Thin crust pizzas, homemade pasta and sausage, meat and fish entrees, and crisp greens.

An authentic gem within the Hamilton Marketplace.

5800 Nave Drive, Novato.

415.883.6686.

N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$.

Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant.

Prix fixe dinner changes daily.

Actually takes reservations.

6476 Washington St, Yountville.

707.944.2487.

Ciccio Italian. $$-$$$. A wood-fired oven churns out simple pizzas and seasonal entrées often made with ingredients from the restaurant’s own gardens. 6770 Washington St, Yountville.

707.945.1000.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

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SONOMA COUNTY Christopher Creek

Under new ownership since 2012, this winery is known for its Russian River Valley Syrah.

641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg.

Open daily, 11am–5pm.

707.433.2001.

Fritz Underground Winery Partly underground

tasting room overlooks the hill country north of Dry Creek Valley at this familyowned estate. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon plus Lost Canyon wines (formerly of Oakland).

24691 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale. Tasting 10:30–4:30 daily; $5 fee. 707.894.3389.

Homewood Homewood

offers tasting in a small, somewhat disheveled indoor office or an outdoor deck.

Indoors is where the tasty black olive and bread samples are, and the folks are lowpressure and friendly.

23120 Burndale Road, Sonoma.

Open daily, 10am–4pm. Tasting fee, $5. 707.996.6935.

Meadowcroft Wines

The main event is the Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon; Riesling, too. Look for the sign of the bee. 23574 Hwy. 121, Sonoma. Daily, 11am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $5–$10.

707.934.4090.

Occidental Road Cellars High-end clients

like Schramsberg and RadioCoteau buy most of the Prathers’ grapes; just 5 percent are made into their own wine, and at a comparative “grower’s discount.” Chard, Pinot, and cool-climate Syrah at its very best. 2064 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Building 7, Sebastopol. By appointment, Saturday 1–4pm.

707.874.9470.

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

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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.

méthode champenoise sparkling mead on a farm made for the bees. 11925 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. By appointment only, Monday– Friday. 415.663.9122.

Robert Stemmler Winery Serious Pinot Noir

Point Reyes Vineyards

buffs may want to inquire about little-hyped Stemmler wines and their highly allocated sister brand, Donum Estate. 24520 Ramal Road, Sonoma. 707.939.2293.

Sanglier Cellars The core wines are sourced from Kick Ranch, the sought-after Rhône varietal sensation. 132 Plaza St., Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm; Saturday til 7pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.6104.

Tin Barn Vineyards

Yes, it is located in a tin barn, of sorts–in the midst of a remote industrial park, home to “Eighth Street wineries.”

From allspice to Jolly Rancher, coriander, fresh raspberry, jelly Danish and horsetail to a simply enjoyable claret style quaff, it’s all flavor and no frills in this friendly warehouse winery. 21692 Eighth St. E., Ste. 340, Sonoma. Saturday– Sunday, 11am–4pm. Tasting fee, $6. 707.938.5430.

WALT Wines Chardonnay

and Pinot specialists Roessler sold their brand to Kathyrn and Craig Hall. The bar is compact, the atmosphere casual, the young fellows running the joint good-humored. Wow, this is Pinot Noir? Yes, toots, this is Pinot Noir. 380 First Street West, Sonoma. Open daily, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10.

707.933.4440.

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

Heidrun Meadery This is not your fæder’s mead: flower varietal, regional,

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

12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes.

415.663.1011.

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

3340 Hwy. 128, Calistoga.

707.942.6684.

Frank Family Vineyards A media mogul

imagineered a Napa Valley winery that’s surprisingly no-frills, friendly and free of charge, from the flute of bubbly welcome to the last sip of award-winning Cab. Emphasis is on the historic Larkmead winery, the wine and, natch, the guest at this popular tasting room set in the winery’s remodeled craftsman farmhouse. Frank Family Vineyards, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. Tasting daily, 10am–4pm, $10; reserve, $25.

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Cab on the quieter side of the street at Spottswoode Winery BY JAMES KNIGHT

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fter Memorial Day is a fine time to visit Spottswoode Winery in St. Helena winery, because you’ll want to be wearing a seersucker suit or a big hat when you arrive at the namesake Spottswoode Estate.

The winery is swank enough as it is. A big, restored old farmhouse functions as the staff’s enviable office environment, and the fermentation room is detailed in warm, knotty cedar. Look closely and you can even spot a utility box that has been faux-painted to match the stonework of the 1884 cellar. But the highlight of the visit—besides tasting highend Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, if that’s your bag—is a short walk down a shady lane.

Located in a quiet residential area a few blocks from downtown St. Helena, Spottswoode offers tours only during business hours—while the owners were deemed troublemakers by locals from the start (for altering the gate to this grand old estate to make it wider than a horse cart), they’re the best of neighbors now. Certified organic since 1992, the vineyard is a vast backyard to the park-like grounds, which are planted with palms, linden trees and topiary.

Just when the tour group is ready for a mint julep, we march back to the winery. Founder Mary Novak, who found herself widowed only a few years after she and Dr. Jack Novak moved into their dream property in the 1970s, built up the winery in steps.

The inaugural 1982 vintage was made by Tony Soter, and the adjacent winery was added in the 1990s. Now run with the help of Novak’s daughters, Spottswoode employed a succession of women winemakers, including Rosemary Cakebread. Current winemaker Aron Weinkauf bookends the gentlemen—not that the traditionally refined, non-monolithic style of Cabernet here is any correlation, says the low-key Weinkauf.

Settling around a long table, the group gets a taste of the brambly, smoky, steely and, yes, entry-level 2013 Lyndenhurst Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($80), which is named for the estate’s bygone moniker. The flagship 2013 Spottswoode Estate St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon ($185), made from free-run juice only, combines dust, tobacco and blackberry with a quality that some like to call creamy oak.

But the 2014 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc ($38) is Mary’s favorite, our host tells us. “It’s all she drinks!” A big hit of green aromas and melon rind soften with air, coming around to hint at sweet shortbread. Good thing it’s available in magnum bottles for long summer evenings—in the shade of linden trees, naturally.

Spottswoode Winery, 1902 Madrona Ave., St. Helena. Tour and tasting by appointment only, Monday–Friday; $75. 707.963.0134.

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COMEDY CENTRAL Lisa Pidge founded the Crushers of Comedy series to fill a

gap she saw in Sonoma County’s entertainment scene.

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Lisa Pidge is crushing it right now. Long immersed in the worlds of marketing, entertainment and wine, Pidge has unified all of her passions into her current projects.

She is the founder of the popular Crushers of Comedy series, which features standup comedy stars performing at various wine country locations, and she recently undertook the role of Sonoma County wine director for San Francisco Magazine.

Born and raised in Santa Rosa, Pidge spent time in metropolitan cities like Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo. She worked in public relations and ran successful companies such as Doce Vida Fitness before moving back to the North Bay five years ago to be closer to her family. Now living in Sonoma Valley with her wife,

Carlee, Pidge is bringing her skills and passions to the area by producing Crushers of Comedy.

“I’ve loved comedy my whole life,” Pidge says. “When I was just out of college, I spent a little time down in Los Angeles, living right down the street from the Comedy Store,” she says. “I tried doing standup and improv, and just met a lot of really funny people.”

“When I moved back, I noticed there was not a lot of comedy going on in Sonoma County, so I called my friends in L.A. to put on a production. It happened to be right around crush time in wine country, so it kind of just all came together,” she says.

For Pidge, the project is a way to highlight female comedians, and especially female comedians of color, voices largely lacking in most standup scenes. “In

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Hollywood, there were and still are very few roles for Asian women,” says Pidge, who is half Filipino and half Eastern European.

As far as being a lesbian in the North Bay, Pidge acknowledges that Sonoma County is very open to the community, though she says the lesbian scene in Sonoma can be limiting. “There aren’t a lot of things to do for women,” she says. “The guys have it down, but for women, it’s different.”

Pidge, who is currently trying to have a baby with her wife through a donor program, points to the fact that women couples tend to have kids more than male couples and tend to party less. Pidge is proud to count herself among the area’s gay business owners and entrepreneurs, though her passion is to promote women and women of color.

Next month, Crushers of Comedy presents its biggest show

of the year, the two-day Sonoma County Comedy Fest in Santa Rosa featuring award-winning wines, local brews, live music and a lineup of diverse standup talents. Headliners include Jenny Yang (pictured above), who just received the Champions of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling award from President Obama in May, and Zahra Noorbakhsh, an Iranian-born comic who has been featured in the New Yorker and Cosmopolitan.

“Through our production, we are trying to bring as much diversity to wine country as possible,” says Pidge. “It’s refreshing to have women from around the globe up there making people laugh.”

Sonoma County Comedy Fest takes place July 15–16 at the Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa. crushersofcomedy.com.

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VALENTINE’S DAY Singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine doesn’t want being gay to define his music. ‘We’re more than an our sexuality.’

Bobby Jo Valentine Modern folk musician Bobby Jo Valentine is on an exploration of inner truth.

Valentine lives in Petaluma and grew up Baptist in Rohnert Park. Being gay, he had a difficult transition moving out of the conservative world he had lived in all his life. After coming out when he was 23, he used music to discover his own truths.

“I wrote music kind of as a way to try to figure out life again,” Valentine says. When you grow up thinking one way and then your whole perspective changes, “you don’t know what to believe.

So I started writing songs as a way to build myself back up.”

What really kick-started Valentine’s career was the influence from his partner, John.

“He was the one who started pushing me into more music, and saying, ‘Hey, you should do this for more than just a hobby.’”

Valentine plays guitar and ukulele, and, when playing live, has a band accompanying him. He has played at the Gay Christian Network Conference, the Wild Goose Festival and has been invited to play numerous music festivals around the state. One of Valentine’s favorite places to perform is the Mystic Theater in Petaluma.

“I think that largely [the North Bay] is accepting,” says Valentine, “but I will say there is a piece of Sonoma County that can be a little locked in the past.”

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Valentine wants to be known as a musician and hopes for the day when being gay is a small part of his identity.

“We’re more than our sexuality,” he says. “We are so much more than that. I use who I am to try to talk about the bigger picture.”

Bobby Jo Valentine plays the Sonoma County Pride Festival on June 6.—Casey Dobbert

“Prior to the recession, many gays would get on a plane to Provence or other wine destinations before they would cross San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge,” says Saperstein.

Saperstein and Vogler founded Out in the Vineyard, an LGBTfriendly tour company focusing on Sonoma County, and started “turning everyone to the wonderful lifestyle here.”

Out in the Vineyard offers threeand six-day trips in wine country, going from Sonoma to Healdsburg and back, with winetastings, culinary events and shopping on the itinerary. The timing, according to Saperstein, couldn’t be better.

“LGBT tourism has gone mainstream,” he says. “We are no longer willing to hide out in remote places like Key West or Guerneville. We are out and visible, and spending money. The travel and tourism industry has taken notice.”

In addition to tours and trips, Out in the Vineyard is behind a handful of successful events such as the annual Gay Wine Weekend, a three-day wine festival and AIDS fundraiser running June 17–19 for Sonoma County’s AIDS support network, Face to Face, and the Twilight T-Dance, a benefit taking place during the Gay Wine Weekend.

“Some of our most joyous moments occur when we’re raising money for Face to Face,” says Saperstein. “This organization has been supplying support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Sonoma County since the beginning of the AIDS crisis. The fact that we can be a part of helping achieve this goal makes us extremely happy.”

Saperstein has bigger goals on his agenda.

“It would be an asset for a LGBT Chamber [of Commerce] or community center to be part of Sonoma County, and we would love to see more businesses put money into marketing to the LGBT community,” he says. outinthevineyard.com.

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The week’s events: a selective guide GUERNEVILLE

United in Pride

Though the LGBT community in Sonoma County is a diverse group, they are joined in solidarity to promote equality and elevate the lives of their members.

This week, the dedicated volunteers behind Sonoma County Pride celebrate their achievements and community with a three-day extravaganza that includes art, music and more along the Russian River. An outwatch film festival opens the merriment at the Rio Theater on Thursday, June 2, before the 29th annual event, themed “United in Pride,” boasts an art walk, country-and-western dancing on Friday and disco dancing on Saturday, and the annual Pride Parade and festival on Sunday. Sonoma County Pride shares the joy June 3-5 throughout downtown Guerneville. sonomacountypride.org.

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Discover Art

Now in its 22nd year, the annual Art at the Source open-studio tours, taking place this weekend and next, is still the best way to uncover local artists in their element, working in a variety of media and creating daring new works that you get first glance at. These self-guided tours also include art demonstrations, such as Nancy Morgan offering a workshop on creating clay whistles or artist 3D Edddy creating art using recycled materials. These studios are located throughout western Sonoma County, so follow the yellow signs on Saturday and Sunday, June 4–5 and 11–12, 10am to 5pm each day. Maps available at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. 707.829.4797. artatthesource.org.

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Surf Rock Striptease

Sonoma County’s vibrant burlesque scene this weekend gets tropical with the debut of Lost Cabana, a new island-themed show that features live music and dancing by several popular performers. Santa Rosa’s instrumental surf-rock wonders the Illumignarly set the soundtrack for the night, accompanying burlesque

by Bella Dukessa, Eva D’luscious and others. Go-go dancing from Dangerous Dollie and Nikki Cola joins the fun, and fruity drinks and pre-show dining is available as well. The tikis and tassels get shaking on Saturday, June 4, at the Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. Show at 9pm. $10–$15 (21 and over). 707.776.4631.

WE LOVE LILY Acclaimed actress and funny lady Lily Tomlin leads an evening of classic laughs at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, June 4. See Comedy, p31.

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Music Crawl

The only things you’ll need to enjoy the inaugural Napa Live: Inside & Out event are a pair of walking shoes and a love of live music. This massive daylong soiree boasts 40 musicians and bands performing at 30 different downtown locations within walking distance of each other. Local shops, parks, plazas and street corners all turn into venues for some of Napa’s best and brightest bands playing everything from rock and funk to bluegrass and even classical. Popular acts like the Amber Snider Band, Full Chizel, CircusMoon and many more play, with shopping, food and wine offerings aplenty, taking place Sunday, June 5, in downtown Napa. Free. Noon to 6pm. donapa.com.

—Charlie Swanson

RED HOT Despite a recent bout of intestinal flu, Anthony Kiedis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out BottleRock with a bang.

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Wrapping up the North Bay’s biggest music weekend BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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ell, we made it.

For the fourth year in a row, Napa and the surrounding valley endured three days of massive crowds reveling in wine, food, music and more on a hot and crammed Memorial Day weekend event.

The sold-out BottleRock Napa Valley festival filled the downtown exposition fairgrounds

with upwards of 40,000 people each day. Aside from the now standard traffic woes getting into and out of the festival and a few odd occurrences, the crowds undauntedly rocked out for the full weekend.

Friday, May 27, featured Napa acts the Deadlies and Anadel opening the day with local musical flavor. From there, fans got a chance to choose between the dance beats of La Misa Negra and the roots-punk of Fantastic

Negrito, both based in Oakland.

Los Angeles indie rock band Bird Dog played a chilled-out set on the Lagunitas Stage, the last under its current moniker and first for lead singer Maxim Rainer’s eight-week old daughter, in attendance with giant headphones over her ears.

Friday’s musical highlight came in the form of blues legend Buddy Guy, playing on the festival’s smallest stage for some reason, yet sizzling with a set

of triumphant guitar work. The culinary highlight of the day was undoubtedly the appearance of chef Gordon Ramsay, cooking up some scallops and ribbing the crowd with his signature salty language.

BottleRock’s strangest scene also came on Friday, from the unlikely source of headliner Stevie Wonder. After opening with a string of popular hits, Wonder stopped the show cold when he decided to “honor” recently passed songwriters like Prince, Glenn Frey and David Bowie by playing some of their songs from his computer, shuffling through an iPod to the growing bewilderment of the massive crowd before launching into a grand rendition of “Superstition.”

Saturday’s theme was heat, as temperatures rose to nearly 90 degrees. Old-school hiphop group the Pharcyde, who pioneered throwing your hands in the air like you just don’t care back in 1992, dominated the afternoon. Saturday’s headliners, Florence and the Machine, performed one of the best sets of the fest.

By Sunday, the sun was having its way with the crowd, and the bodies littered on blankets began to outnumber the feet dancing on the lawns. Still, the music played on and an international lineup of bands, including British bluesman Jamie N Commons and Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, delighted those who were able to stick it out.

The biggest question mark on the lineup was Sunday headliners the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as lead singer Anthony Kiedis was hospitalized on May 15 with an intestinal flu. Luckily for fans, Kiedis and the band played a spectacular career-spanning set of hits and fan favorites to close out the weekend.

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I

n West Side Story— Sondheim, Bernstein and Arthur Laurents’ beloved ’50s-era streetgang homage to Romeo and Juliet—two teenage New Yorkers meet by chance at a tense interracial community dance, and their forbidden love sets in motion a series of events hopeful and tragic.

For this all-important first-act meet-up to work, the audience must feel the electrifying, fateful connection between former gang member Tony and wideeyed Puerto Rican émigré Maria.

Hopefully, that electricity comes from the actors. Sometimes it arrives in other ways.

On opening day of the Mountain

Play’s presentation of West Side Story, atop Mount Tam in Marin County, the pivotal Tony-meetsMaria moment became something truly extraordinary when a beam of sunlight broke through the lowhanging clouds, shining directly down on Tony (Jerry Lee) and Maria (Mindy Lym). Dressed all in white, the two literally began to glow as we watched them fall in love before our eyes.

It’s the kind of unplanned trick of nature that puts the Mountain Play among the most popular annual theatrical events of the summer. Putting on a show for an audience of 3,000 at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre means amping up the spectacle. Director Jay Manley certainly pulls that off.

The New York streets-and-alleys set by Michael Locher is painted in moody purple, with random streaks of lamplight painted across the stage, approximating the feel of evening in the city.

Beginning without the traditional overture, the tale bursts into action with Manley’s athletic cast invading the stage, beautifully dancing and fighting their way through the famous opening succession of Sharks vs.

Jets skirmishes. With a first-rate orchestra under the direction of David Möschler, excellent choreography by Nicole Helfer and nifty fight work by Zoe Swenson-Graham, the dangerous romanticism of West Side Story unfolds with visual power.

As Maria, a strong-voiced Lym brings all the fiery giddiness one could hope for, and though Lee is much too old to play the teenage Tony, his full, operatic singing finds every scrap of melody in the gorgeous songs he sings. The rest of the cast are all very good.

Whether or not the sun makes the same dazzling appearance in every performance, the cast and technicians bring plenty of their own light and emotional razzledazzle to this highly enjoyable spin on a true American classic.

Rating (out of 5): ‘West Side Story’ runs Sundays though June 19 (and one Saturday, June 11), at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre.

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Johnny Depp stars in stinker sequel to Tim Burton’s ‘Alice’ BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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book can never be ruined by a movie—“There it is, still up on the shelf” —though this rule may not apply to James Bobin’s Alice Through the Looking Glass, a film so misbegotten that it must, somehow, poison its source.

In this Underland (Alice got the name wrong, as we learned in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland from 2010), the bland characters sit around waiting for Alice to do the proactive thing and help them.

In a preamble, we see Alice (Mia Wasikowska) as a Victorian sea captain in the South Seas, an occupation that gained her no respect.

Hamish, the chinless suitor she once spurned, is now Lord Ascot, and holds the mortgage on Alice’s house, forcing her to take a job as a file clerk. When Alice escapes this fate by jumping through the mirror, she discovers the Mad Hatter, whose real name is Tarrant Hightopp (Johnny Depp), is depressed. “He’s grown darker,” says a bystander.

The Mad Hatter turned into the Sad Hatter after the Jabberwocky’s rampage in Tim Burton’s prequel. To bring Tarrant back from a lethal swoon, Alice must brave the castle of Time himself. The place is ruled by a Werner Herzog sound-alike (Sacha Baron Cohen) in a steampunked-Samurai outfit. Time is the overlord of a giant clock; this machinery of fate is powered by “the chronosphere.” Alice intends to steal the widget and voyage into the past.

Destroying the time-space continuum to cheer up a bedridden moper may not be the best idea a film ever had. As for Depp’s horrorclown Hatter, he lays around staring off into space through painfullooking contact lenses.

In the wrong hands, prequels strip the fascination out of all tales of enchantment, and explain everything you wanted to suppose about.

Every character here is diagnosed, instructed in good behavior. This movie takes the curiosities of Wonderland and turns them into a plasticized theme park.

‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ is playing in wide release in the North Bay.

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t started simply, as these things do, with a Santa Rosa house show in 2013. A group of kids wanted to bring their favorite bands to their hometown, so they booked some acts, printed flyers and started calling themselves the Pizza Punx.

Pizza Punx has since disbanded, though that wasn’t the end for organizer Ian O’Connor. This year, he set up shop under a new name, Shock City, USA, and once more began welcoming nationally touring and even international acts to the North Bay. Last month, Shock City debuted with a concert featuring Philadelphia punk band Sheer Mag, fresh off their set at Coachella. This weekend, two Seattle-based bands, girl-group

La Luz and solo project Sick Sad World, grace the stage at Santa Rosa’s Arlene Francis Center on June 4, with support from Oakland’s Silver Shadows and local duo the Acharis.

For O’Connor, Shock City is a one-man, self-financed labor of love that continually excites and inspires him, even while it’s burning a hole in his pocket. “It definitely drains all my time and money, but I can’t imagine not doing it,” says O’Connor. “I’ve never done anything in my life that felt this important. This is the one thing that feels like it’s worth doing.”

O’Connor’s passion for sharing enlivening music extends beyond the punk-rock spectrum, evidenced by the upcoming La Luz concert, which will display an energetic and eclectic mix of surf, psychedelic, garage and post-punk.

Known for their ferocious live shows, La Luz headline the party with sunny, jangly upbeat melodies and rich four-part rock harmonies. Not to be outdone, Jake Jones’ Sick Sad World is surprisingly bright in its guitar fuzz and pop hooks. Oakland’s excellent Silver Shadows combine the best of ’80s new wave synths and ’90s post-punk reverb. Last but not least, the Acharis make a mix of electronic and noise rock with equal parts groove and grit.

“Part of the thing I want to do with Shock City is move out of just doing punk and rock and roll shows,” says O’Connor. “I feel like we carved our own little niche with Pizza Punx, and now that’s done and I want to move on to something new.”

Later this summer, Shock City will host a diverse range of acts from Los Angeles rockers Gun Outfit in July to Barcelona’s Belgrado in August.

“I love all kinds of music,” O’Connor says. “And I want to just bring good music and art and culture to a place that is hungry for it.”

La Luz and Sick Sad World rock out on Saturday, June 4, at Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 7pm. $12. All Ages. 707.528.3009.

Concerts

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Country Summer

Northern California’s largest country music festival returns with headliners Lady Antebellum, the Band Perry and Billy Currington. Jun 3-5. $79 and up. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, countrysummer.com.

Arann Harris

Popular North Bay songwriter plays a final show before retiring from music, with Portland duo Hillstomp and Sean Hayes opening. Jun 4, 8pm. $14-$16. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Healdsburg Jazz Festival

Varied and innovative week of jazz presents shows by Claire Daly Quintet, Fred Hersch and Anat Cohen Duo and others with a New Orleans celebration and a Billy Hart retrospective.

Jun 3-12. several venues, various locations, Healdsburg, healdsburgjazzfestival.org.

Railroad Square Music Festival

North Bay Hootenanny presents a day of music in the heart of Santa Rosa with the Easy Leaves, Royal Jelly Jive, the Dixie Giants, the Bootleg Honeys and many others. Jun 5. Free. Railroad Square, Fourth and Wilson streets, Santa Rosa.

MARIN COUNTY Jason Crosby & Friends Marin multi-instrumentalist celebrates his 42nd birthday with more than two dozen friends, including Stu Allen, Dan Leibowitz, Shana Morrison, Grahame Lesh and many others. Jun 2, 8pm. $20. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

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Mill Valley Philharmonic

A showcase of the philharmonic’s 2016 Concerto Competition winning soloists and composer. Jun 1, 7:30pm, Jun 3, 8pm and Jun 4, 3pm.

Free. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410

Napa Live

A live music crawl includes musicians performing in stores, parks, plazas, patios and throughout Napa’s many venues. Jun 5, 12pm. downtown, Main street and Town Center, Napa.

Napa Valley Jazz Getaway

All-star concerts featuring headlining performers, dinners, wine receptions, jam sessions and more are all part of the fifth annual getaway event.

Jun 8-12. Westin Verasa Hotel, 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. www. jazzgetaway.com.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Arlene Francis Center

Jun 2, Magical Story Parlor and the Collective Sound Loom. Jun 3, Sleepwalk Sunday with Hizi and Manzanita Falls. Jun 4, La Luz with Sick Sad World and Silver Shadows. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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Jun 4, 7pm, Full Moon Kirtans with Jens Jarvie & the Heart Wide Open. 186 N Main St, Sebastopol. 800.796.6863.

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Jun 6, 6:30pm, Jazz and Wine Dinner with Kevin Fitzsimmons Quartet. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Forestville Club

Jun 4, Stone Cold Mollie.

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French Garden

Jun 3, Haute Flash Quartet.

Jun 4, Jane Roberts Trio. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.

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Jun 4, 1pm, Tumbao Afro Cuban Rhythm Band. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville.

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Jun 5, 2pm, Healdsburg Community Band. Jun 7, 6pm, Grupo Falso Baiano. 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

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Jun 3, 7 and 9pm, Julian Lage Trio. 25 North St, Healdsburg.

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Jun 3, Jen Tucker. Jun 4, Mark McDonald. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.

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Jun 1, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics. Jun 3, Purple Bluebird with DJ Ammon Acid.

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Jun 5, 1pm, Stacey Joy. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

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Chateau St Jean

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Jun 3, Mojo Green. Jun 4, Sugar Candy Mountain. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Jun 3, 5pm, John Lester. Jun 3, 8pm, Matt Jaffe. Jun 4, 1pm, Born Lucky. Jun 4, 8pm, Timothy O’Neil. Jun 5, 1pm, Matt Bolton. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg

Jun 4, Susan Sutton Trio with Piro Patton and Tom Hassett. Jun 3, 6pm, Michael Hantman and Carol Shumate.

25 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

Jackson Theater

Jun 4-5, 7pm, Honoring Billy Hart: A 40-Year Retrospective.

Sonoma Country Day School, 4400 Day )

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Collective. Jun 4, Kelner & Co. Jun 7, the Rivertown Trio. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.789.0505.

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707.284.3200.

Nicole Atkins

with Shane Alexander Thur 6/9 • Doors 7pm • ADV $27 / DOS $30

Sarah Jarosz

with Curtis McMurtry Fri 6/10 & Sat 6/11• Doors 8pm • ADV $22/DOS $25

Zepparella

the All-Female Zeppelin Powerhouse Tue 6/14 • Doors 7pm • ADV $25 / DOS $30

Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on Drums www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

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Jamison’s Roaring Donkey

Jun 3, Ann Halen. Jun 4, Les Faymos & the Robin Hunter Quartet. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Jasper O’Farrell’s

Jun 3, Dgiin. Jun 4, Derailed Freight Train and Sky Country.

6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Jun 1, Rhythm Drivers. Jun 2, the Ruckus Band. Jun 3, Grateful Bluegrass Boys. Jun 4, the Smiling Iguanas. Jun 5, the Rusty String Express. Jun 8, Little Jonny & Aki Kumar. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro

Jun 1, Songwriters Showcase Nite. Jun 2, Susan Sutton jazz piano. Jun 3, Wiley’s Coyotes.

Jun 4, Yancie Taylor. Jun 5, Pocket Canyon Ramblers.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

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Murphy’s Irish Pub

with John Maxwell Sat 6/4 • Doors 8pm • ADV $18 / DOS $24

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Jun 3, Michael Mullen. Jun 4, Andrew Freeman. Jun 5, Adrian Trevino. Jun 7, Ten Foot Tone. 464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre

Jun 2, David Nelson Band. Jun 3, Haley Reinhart. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Jun 3, 7pm, Bohemian Highway.

3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater

Jun 1, Dirty Matt Leonardo’s Big Crazy Art Show. Jun 2, Prong with Thought Vomit and the King Must Die. Jun 8, Afroman.

201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

On Track Railroad Square Music Fest highlights local talent Hosted by the North Bay Hootenanny, the second annual Railroad Square Music Festival is a celebration and exhibition of North Bay talent. Expanded from last year’s offerings, the four stages of the festival—the Depot, North, South and Gremlintone stages—will be hopping with various artists and bands throughout the day.

Some of the better known acts performing include the Easy Leaves (pictured), whose headlining performance coincides with the release party of their latest EP; Royal Jelly Jive; the Dixie Giants; John Courage; the Bootleg Honeys; and many others. Fans of indie, modern folk and acoustic music should feel right at home with the inspiring lineup.

The festival will also host the lively West End Farmers Market. Other highlights of the busy day include the Shop Party, a pop-up craft street fair full of local artisans, and an afterparty at the 6th Street Playhouse, featuring four rooms of music, art and drinks.

The Railroad Square Music Festival will be held on Sunday, June 5, from 9am to 8pm in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square in Santa Rosa. Admission is free. 707.326.5274.

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Redwood Cafe

Jun 1, 12pm, KRSH noontime concert with Brett Dennen.

Jun 1, 7pm, Irish set dancing.

Jun 2, Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally. Jun 3, D’Bunchovus.

Jun 4, Prezident Brown. Jun 5, 5pm, Gypsy Kisses. Jun 7, Rock Overtime student performance.

Jun 8, Sound Kitchen. 8240

Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Jun 4, Sonoma County Pride with Sherrie Phillips Band.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

Seasons of the Vineyard Jun 4, 2pm, Bobbe Norris & Larry Dunlap Duo. 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2222.

6th Street Playhouse Jun 5, 8pm, Railroad Square

Music Fest After-Party with Girls & Boys. 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Jun 5, 11am, Blues Brunch with Lady Bianca. 4401 Slusser Rd, Windsor. 707.237.3489.

Spancky’s Bar

Jun 2, 9pm, Timothy O’Neil Band. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

Spoonbar

Jun 8, 6:30 and 8:30pm, Charlie Hunter Trio. 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.7222.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Jun 2, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Jun 3, the Bruthas.

Jun 4, the 707 Band. Jun 6, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Whiskey Tip

Jun 3, the Hots. Jun 4, DJ night.

1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre

Wed, 12pm, noon concert series. Jun 3, Conspiracy of Venus Vocal Ensemble. Jun 5, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Book Passage

Sun, 11:30am, Songs & Stories with Megan. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera.

415.927.0960.

Fenix

Jun 1, British Invasion jam.

Jun 2, Purple Haze. Jun 3, Tracy Blackman and friends.

Jun 4, Painbirds with Charlie Colin and Tom Luce. Jun 5, 6:30pm, Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira. Jun 7, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jun 8, Dallis Craft Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Gabrielson Park

Jun 3, 6:30pm, Jazz & Blues by the Bay with Second Street Band. Anchor St, Sausalito.

HopMonk Novato

Jun 3, the Red Rocker Experience and Heartless. Jun 4, 2 Big. Jun 5, 5pm, Dan Bern and Peter Case. Jun 8, open mic night with Luke Erickson.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Jun 1, Mike Saliani and friends. Jun 8, Aaron Redner and friends. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Mon, open mic. Jun 2, Book of Birds. Jun 3, the Stone Foxes with Felsen. Jun 4, “Let’s Go Crazy” purple party. Sold-out.

Jun 5, 2pm, Irish jam session.

Jun 5, 6pm, 19 Broadway Goodtime Band.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Tues, open mic. Jun 3, Michael Aragon Quartet. Jun 6, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Panama Hotel Restaurant

Jun 1, Robin DuBois. Jun 2, Ricki Rush. Jun 7, Swing Fever. Jun 8, John Hoy. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Jun 1, the Weissmen. Jun 2, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack. Jun 3, 5pm, Kingsborough. Jun 3, 9:30pm, Swoop Unit. Jun 4, El Cajon.

Jun 5, 6pm, Todos Santos. Jun 5, 9pm, the Milestone. Jun 7, Waldo’s Special. Jun 8, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio

Jun 3, Jerry Hannan. Jun 5, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with Charlie Musselwhite and HowellDevine. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Rickey’s

Jun 3, 6:30pm, Chime Travelers.

Jun 4, 6:30pm, Vince Charming.

Jun 5, 5:30pm, Harmonica Jazz. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato.

415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse

Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Jun 2, Makru. Jun 3, Key Lime Pie. Jun 4, Los Classicos de Cuba Quintet. Jun 5, 5pm, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Jun 6, 6pm, Judy Hall.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

Jun 3, Talley Up. Jun 4, Future Twin. Jun 8, Erica Sunshine Lee. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Jun 1, IrieFuse. Jun 2, Metalachi and FeatherWitch. Jun 3, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Jun 4, Fleetwood Mask. Jun 6, Crossroads Music School concert. Jun 8, Nicole Atkins. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.1100.

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Jun 3-4, the Mother Hips. Jun 5, David Nelson Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

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TMS Performing Arts Center

Jun 4, “Sharing Hearts and Voices” with SoulSong featuring Gary Malkin. 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.924.4848.

Town Center Corte Madera

Jun 5, 12pm, Black Olive Jazz Band. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.924.2961.

NAPA COUNTY Ca’ Momi Osteria

Jun 4, Steve Freund Duo. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards Jun 4, Westerly. 1245 First St, Napa. 707.254.1922.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant

Jun 2, the Humdinger Band.

Jun 3, Charles Wheal Band.

Jun 4, Midnight Harvest. Jun 5, DJ Aurelio. Jun 7, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

Goose & Gander

Jun 5, 1pm, Lonesome Locomotive. 1245 Spring St, St Helena. 707.967.8779.

Jarvis Conservatory Jun 4, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa.

707.255.5445.

RaeSet

Jun 3, 7pm, JourneyDay. Jun 4, 7pm, Randy Foisy. Jun 5, 1pm, Michael Belair. Jun 6, 7pm, Robert Sherman.

3150 B Jefferson St, Napa.

707.666.9028.

Silo’s

Jun 1, Syria T Berry. Jun 2, Ft. Evie Ladin Band with Keith Terry and Erik Pearson. Jun 3, Dennis Johnson & the Mississippi Ramblers. Jun 4, Steelin’ Dan. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Speed of Sound Music presents

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Veterans Memorial Park Jun 3, 6:30pm, Napa City Nights with the Bonedrivers and others. Third and Main St, Napa.

Purchase at 452B Healdsburg Ave

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Uva Trattoria

Jun 1, Tom Duarte. Jun 2, Trio Solea. Jun 3, Nicky DePaola. Jun 4, Party of Three. Jun 5, Justin Diaz. Jun 8, Tom Duarte.

1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

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Speed of Sound Music Festival

June 3, 4pm: Soda Rock Winery June 4, 4pm: Raven Theater Healdsburg June 5, 7pm: Geyserville Gun Club

TICKETS: $15 707.433.6843 speedofsoundmusic.net

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Galleries GOOSE G GANDER June 5

LONESOME LOCOMOTIVE June 12

KENYA B TRIO June 19

FREE PEOPLES June 26

THE GOOD BAD BAND July 3

MARTY O’REILLY 1–4pm Every Sunday this Summer thru 9/4 NO COVER Live music, cocktails & food outside in the garden @goosegandernapa

1245 Spring St, St. Helena 707.967.8779

RECEPTIONS Jun 2

Robert Allen Fine Art, “Selected Realism,” group exhibition of works on canvas featuring Regina Case, Jon Francis and others. 5:30pm. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.2800.

Jun 3

Chroma Gallery, “The Art of Music,” group show is inspired by the sounds, emotions and sights of music and musicians. 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.293.6051.

Corner Store Collective, “Out of Step,” photography show with works for sale by Steve Wilkos, Mikeyisspicey and Roman Godz. 6:30.

575 Ross St, Santa Rosa.

707.292.9580.

Sonoma Community Center, “intro | Spectate,” display of works by Sonoma Ceramics resident artist Brittany Rea. 5pm. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.4626.

Jun 4 SIS BOOM BA by James Ford Grant Acrylic on Canvas

456 Tenth St, Santa Rosa • Tue–Sat 11–5 707.781.7070 • calabigallery.com

Toby’s Gallery, “Latino Photography Project,” presented by Gallery Route One’s artists in the schools program.

3pm. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

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features sculptures, acrylic paintings with mixed-media materials on canvas and panels, digital monoprints and photographs. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

Finley Community Center

Through Jun 16, “The Wonder of Shape & Color,” a wide range of media is presented by Santa Rosa Art Guild. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.

Gallery One

Through Jun 12, “Art at the Source Preview Exhibition,” a community showcase of art in advance of the June open studios event. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

Hammerfriar Gallery

Through Jun 25, “Grace,” fine art photography exhibit by Elisabeth Sunday reveal the inspiring interplay of her muse, Africa. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6.

Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

History Museum of Sonoma County

Jun 1-Sep 4, “Medieval to Metal,” traveling exhibit on the art and evolution of the guitar comes to Santa Rosa. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.

Hopscotch Gifts & Gallery

Through Jun 20, “Lovin’ Life,” featuring Hilary Hecker’s soft sculpture, Julie Beardsley’s framed beaded art, John Sumner’s whimsical cat paintings and prints and Kay Young’s glassware.

14301 Arnold Dr, #2A, Glen Ellen. Thurs-Mon. 10 to 6.

707.343.1931.

Marketplace on Fourth

SONOMA COUNTY Art Museum of Sonoma County

Through Jun 26, “Tom Holland: Five Decades of Art” retrospective celebrates the painting and sculpture by the popular Bay Area artist. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

Calabi Gallery

Through Jul 2, “James Ford Grant Solo Show,” exhibit

Through Jun 25, “Seascapes of Sonoma,” local artist Tom Russacher displays his seascapes and landscapes, with prints available for sale.

Reception, May 29 at 1pm.

845 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.303.7530.

Neon Raspberry Art House

Through Jun 26, “Axiom: Ethiopia,” photographers Xiomara Castro and Daniel D Zarazua present work from their recent expedition

to Ethiopia. 3605 Main St, Occidental. Sat-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.874.2100.

Paul Mahder Gallery

Through Jun 4, “Ann Wolff & Gurpran Rau,” a double exhibit displays glass sculpture, pastel drawing and paintings by the two artists. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Prince Gallery

Through Jun 5, “Continuous Cycle,” a solo show by Justin Ringlein explores the interplay of familiarity, storytelling, allegory and invention. 122 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.889.0371.

Riverfront Art Gallery

Through Jun 26, “Late Spring Show,” with Santa Rosa photographer Stephanie Hamilton-Oravetz. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

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

Santa Rosa City Hall

Jun 2-Jul 28, “Contemplating Eternity,” Jenner chef-turned artist Robert von Kepner shows his chiaroscuro-styled drawings of the human form, done with intricate graphite pencil on paper. Reception, Jun 17. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.789.9664.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Through Jun 12, “Art at the Source Preview Exhibition” features work from artists participating in the upcoming Art at the Source open studios weekends. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Sebastopol Gallery

Through Jun 12, “Treen,” woodturner Kalia Kliban’s new show exhibits works made from walnut, alder, birch and other fine woods. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Through Jun 12, “Modern Twist,” contemporary bamboo sculpture from 17 Japanese artists joins “Contemporary Calligraphy,” with writer Thomas Ingmire in collaboration with artist Manuel Neri. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.939.SVMA.

Steele Lane Community Center

Upstairs Art Gallery

Through Jun 26, “Pastels & Monotypes,” artist Daniele Todaro’s paintings of Sonoma County’s landscape use expressive colors and complex texture. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9. 707.431.4214.

Veterans Memorial Building

Jun 4-5, “Wine Country Quilt Show,” presented by Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County and featuring over 350 quilts on display, with craft boutique and more. $10. 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown

Through Jun 17, “Marin Contemporary,” Art Works main gallery showcases artists who live or have an art studio in Marin County and create work in contemporary themes or materials. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5.

415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center

Through Jun 11, “Wall Sculptures,” mixed-media pieces include works created with wood, metal, wire and found objects. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Gallery Route One

Through Jun 19, “Place Markers,” Mary Mountcastle Eubank uses textured and organic materials to memorialize events of change and loss, with Sukey Bryan in the project space and Kellie Flint in the annex. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Headlands Center for the Arts

Through Jun 5, “Graduate Fellows Exhibition,” seven Bay Area-based artists explore the concept of time in various ways, along with connections among people, nature and truth. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. Sun-Fri, noon to 4.

415.331.2787.

Marin Society of Artists

Through Jun 11, “Splish

of Bay Area upbringing. Jun 2, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.5111.

MarinMOCA

The comedian and actress brings classic laughs to the stage. Jun 4, 8pm. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Through Jun 4, “Altered Book & Book Arts Exhibition,” seventh annual show displays the work of 150 Bay Area artists who reconstruct and rework books into unique pieces of art. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. WedFri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5.

415.506.0137.

Seager Gray Gallery

Through Jun 5, “The Art of the Book,” 11th annual exhibition of book related material includes fine press, handmade and altered books featuring new works by gallery favorites as well as some exciting discoveries. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288.

Thompson Dorfman Partners

Through Jun 30, “Quartet,” group exhibit of oil paintings, mixed-media work and digital abstracts. 39 Forrest St, Mill Valley. Weekdays, 10 to 5.

Two Bird Cafe

Through Jun 26, “Borrowed World,” vibrant celebration of the natural world by poet Barbara Swift Brauer and photographer Laurence Brauer.

Reception, May 29 at 3pm.

Valley Inn, 625 San Geronimo Dr, San Geronimo. Wed-Sun, 8am to 3pm, 5:30 to 9pm.

415.488.0528.

NAPA COUNTY Caldwell Snyder Gallery

Through Jun 4, “Eyefull,” pop-culture painter Greg Miller infuses his works with intriguing visual language.

1328 Main St, St Helena. Open daily, 10 to 6. 415.531.6755.

Napa Valley Museum

Through Jun 26, “Napa Valley Collects,” displaying significant works from outstanding art collections throughout the Napa Valley. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.

Lily Tomlin

Dance Lost Cabana SurfRock Striptease

New live burlesque revue is set to the surf sounds of local band the Illumignarly and boasts tiki-themed tassels and tropical drinks. Jun 4, 9pm. $10-$15. 128 American Alley, Petaluma 707.776.4631.

Speed Dancing Singles Party

Meet new friends, three minutes at a time, as you dance to your favorite hits. Jun 4, 8pm. Club at Point Harbor. $15-$20. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley.

RoCo Dance On Stage

Unique youth dance show is famous for its high energy and innovative moves. $20. Jun 5, 12:30 and 4:30pm, Happy Feet Dance, performing exciting jazz, classical ballet and rhythm tap dances. Jun 3-4. $25. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.473.6800.

California Luau

Dinner Hawaiin dance by Hula Mai and live music by Scallywags. Jun 4, 4pm. $40.

Sonoma Valley Moose Lodge, 20580 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.996.3877.

Events Art at the Source Open Studio Tour

Comedy

Discover more than 150 artists in western Sonoma County and visit their studios. Maps and artist info available at www. artatthesource.org. Jun 4-5.

Free. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol.

707.829.4797.

Brian Copeland: Not a Genuine Black Man

Celebrating Flags & Fathers

Copeland’s humorous and heartbreaking solo show, the longest-running such show in San Francisco history, is an insightful look into the history

Join in on a community arts and crafts afternoon and make colorful crafts to honor fathers, with supplies ) and instruction

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Through Jun 23, “Coastal West,” colorful plein air paintings by Vanessa Hadady celebrates the coastal waters from California to Oregon.

415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa.

Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5.

707.543.3282.

Splash,” members display their talents in this water-themed exhibition. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

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415.456.9062.

Civic Center Floating Island Unveiling

Floating biofilters launched last October are revealed in their full glory. Jun 3, 4pm.

Marin County Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Drive #427, San Rafael. 415-4736058.

The Director’s Tour

Get a guided tour of the art currently on display with director, Paul Mahder. Learn about specific art pieces, personal stories about the artists and more. First Wed of every month, 1pm. Free. Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Great Russian River Race

Sixth annual canoe, kayak and SUP race on the Russian River with live music, food trucks, beer. Benefits Russian Riverkeeper. Jun 4, 12pm. Free.

Johnson’s Beach, First and Church streets, Guerneville.

707.433.1958.

Groundbreaking for SSU Wine Spectator Learning Center

Public ceremony features Congressman Mike Thompson, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, and Wine Spectator publisher and editor Marvin Shanken speaking. Jun 1, 10:30am. Wine Spectator Learning Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Public Star Party

Observatory’s three main telescopes plus many additional telescopes open for viewing. Sat, Jun 4, 8pm. $3.

Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.6979.

Sonoma County Pride Celebration Highlights of the weekend include welcoming specials at local merchants and restaurants, dance parties, and a full day of celebration on Sunday with a parade down Main Street. Jun 2-5.

Downtown Guerneville, Main St, Guerneville, sonomacountypride.org.

Sugarloaf’s Fourth Anniversary

Dress in walkable aloha attire

and enjoy a sunset luau with a delectable buffet of whole cooked pig, drinks, talks by Team Sugarloaf volunteers and ukulele entertainment. Jun 5, 5pm. $60. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Welcome to the Village Learn about the Village Network and how membership offers support, connection, transportation, social events, and home assistance to help adults 50 and over stay active.

Wed, Jun 8, 10:30am. Free.

Village Network of Petaluma, 402 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.776.6055.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects. First Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon.

415.388.2524.

Astronomy Night

Bring the whole family out for an evening under the stars.

Look at the planets and night sky through a telescope, or bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the view. Jun 4, 8pm.

Mount Burdell Preserve, San Andreas Dr, Novato, marincountyparks.org.

Basic Land Navigation A basic field course on how to use a compass, read a map and use a GPS to find your location.

Jun 5, 10am. Deer Island, Deer Island Lane, Novato, marincountyparks.org.

Basics of Freshwater Fishing

Park rangers teach tips and tricks of the trade of freshwater fishing at the park’s pond. Jun 4, 9am. McInnis Park, 310 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, marincountyparks.org.

Exploring the Plant World

Learn to identify many late blooming plants during this walk. Registration required. Jun 5, 9am. $60. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

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French Garden F arm Tour

Join Dan Smith for practical tips on growing your own

garden. First Sat of every month. Free. French Garden Farm, 11031 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Garden Volunteer Day

Sink your hands into the beautiful, rich soil at the OAEC’s garden and learn from the diversity of plant life.

Wed. Free. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental.

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Glen Ellen Green Tour In cooperation with Quarryhill Botanical Gardens and Benziger Winery, the park offers a day-long tour of all three properties with food and wine tastings included.

Reservations required two weeks in advance. Ongoing. $59. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216.

Harbor Seal Viewing & Training

View seals by kayak in the morning, then stay for a seal-watch training in the afternoon. Jun 4. $20. Jenner Visitor Center, 10439 Hwy 1, Jenner. 707.869.9177.

Headlands Treasure Hunt

Experience the headlands as explorers of the past did, by finding your way to fun checkpoints using only a compass and map. Jun 4, 11am. Free. Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito.

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Native Garden Work Days

Help improve our native habitats and create gardens. First Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon.

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Plant Nursery Work Day Volunteer at the Sonoma Garden Park. Thurs, 9am.

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Solar Viewing

Safely observe the sun through a solar telescope. Sat, Jun 4, 11am. Free. Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.6979.

Summer Nature Camp Campers up to 12 years old get an unforgettable wildlife experience, including live animal visits from rescued wildlife ambassadors, animal-

WORLD OF WAR Sebastian Junger, ‘The Perfect Storm’ author and acclaimed

director of war doc ‘Restrepo,’ reads from his new book, ‘Tribe,’ in Napa, Petaluma and Corte Madera. See Readings, adjacent page.

themed games, nature crafts, hikes and more. Jun 6-Aug 12. $160-$330/week. WildCare, 76 Albert Park Ln, San Rafael.

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screening of works from the latest fest’s offerings. Fri, Jun 3, 7pm. $12. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.

Summer Perennials Weekends

Hinokio

Learn water-wise gardening tips and tour the center’s gardens. Sat-Sun, 10am. through Jun 12. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental.

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Wild Work Days Rediscover a reciprocal relationship with nature. First Thurs of every month, 1pm.

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Yoga in the Redwoods Enjoy yoga with Kristi Bowman, followed by an awareness walk.

No experience necessary. Jun 4, 9:30am. $15-$20. Grove of Old Trees, 17400 Fitzpatrick Ln, Occidental. 707.694.7450.

Film Best of the Fest Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival hosts a double

Lark Theater’s Family Film Series presents this unique Japanese coming-of-age story about a boy and his robot. Jun 5, 3pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

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K2 & the Invisible Footmen Tiburon Film Society screens the documentary on the those who facilitate the ascension of Earth’s second-highest peak.

Jun 7, 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Renoir: Reviled & Revealed Documentary based on the collection of 181 Renoirs at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia looks at the artist’s changes in style and substance. Jun 8, 1 and 7pm.

Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

Documentary based on the collection of 181 Renoirs at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia looks at the

artist’s changes in style and substance. Jun 8, 6pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Zara Muren: Master Design Series The Bay Area filmmaker appears in person and presents a documentary film followed by a panel discussion. Sun, Jun 5, 4pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Food & Drink California Beer Festival Traveling festival expands to two days of California craft beers, live music and familyfriendly activities. Jun 4-5. $12$75. Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato.

Dog Bar Ongoing happy hour event with treats for you and your pup benefits Napa Humane and includes special guests discussing healthy dog lifestyles. First Tues of every month, 5pm. through Oct

4. $25. Bardessono Hotel & Spa, 6525 Yount St, Yountville.

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The market moves to a new location and features pony rides and a petting zoo for the kids, a wine garden for the adults, local food vendors, drinks, live music and more.

Tues, 4pm. through Oct 25.

Forestville Downtown Park, 6990 Front Street, Forestville.

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Fresh Starts Chef Events

Chef Bryan Jones of St Francis Winery offers an exclusive chef demonstration and wine pairing event. Jun 2, 6:30pm. $75. The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 215.

Picnic & Pie Parade

Celebrate the Healdsburg community with a “flash mob” town picnic and pie parade.

Jun 1, 5pm. Free. Healdsburg Plaza, 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Youth Park BBQ

Great food, pie-eating contests, parade and carnival games are included with live music from Tommy Thomsen, Bad Apple String Band and Pride & Joy. Jun 4-5. Free admission.

Forestville Youth Park, 7045 Mirabel Rd, Forestville. www. forestvilleyouthpark.org.

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Readings Book Passage

Jun 1, 7pm, “Marlene” with CW Gortner. Jun 2, 7pm, “Tribe” with Sebastian Junger. Jun 3, 7pm, “The Second Life of Nick Mason” with Steve Hamilton.

Jun 4, 11am, “Mount Tamalpais Trails” with Barry Spitz. Jun 4, 1pm, “Redemption Road” with John Hart. Jun 4, 4pm, “London Gambit” with Tracy Grant. Jun 4, 7pm, “26 Songs in 30 Days” with Greg Vandy.

Jun 5, 1pm, “The Legend of the Ship Captain’s Box” with Gary Griffith. Jun 5, 4pm, “Everybody’s Fool” with Richard Russo. Jun 5, 7pm, “The Art of Tough” with Barbara Boxer. $30. Jun 6, 7pm, “Europe: City Hopping on a Budget” with Andy Steves. Jun 7, 7pm, “Labor of Love” with Moira Weigel.

Jun 8, 7pm, “Before the Fall” with Noah Hawley. Jun 8, 7pm, “The Latter Days” with Judith Freeman. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Center for Spiritual Living Jun 3, 7pm, “Mala of Love” with Kate Vogt. Free. 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa 707.546.4543.

Diesel Bookstore

Jun 1, 7pm, “Season of the Witch” discussion, with the Larkspur Book Club. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

Dr TruthSayer demos an ear microsystem exam reveals conditions of the entire body’s organs, systems and conditions.

Registration required. Jun 4, 9am. Free. Transcendental Acupuncture, 820 Fifth St, San Rafael. 415.686.1193.

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An evening of song and inspiration by the Threshold Choir, whose volunteers sing for free by request at the bedsides of those who are facing death, grief and suffering. Jun 8, 5:30pm. Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St, Petaluma.

Then & Now: Railroads in our Backyard Travel through time to explore Marin’s love affair with trains and get an update on the SMART train with local historian Richard Torney and Matt Stevens from SMART. Jun

Jun 3, 6pm, “This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!” with Jonathan Evison, followed by wine reception at Thumbprint Cellars.

104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Fri, Jun 3, 8pm, “Lost & Found” with Off the Page Readers Theater. $10. 6932 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.824.0389.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Jun 4, 7pm, “Tribe” with Sebastian Junger.

140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Petaluma Library

Jun 8, 6:30pm, “NeuroTribes” with Steve Silberman, presented by Sonoma County Library and Copperfield’s

Books. Free. 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma 707.763.9801.

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Jun 2, 6:30pm, “Living in the Heart of the Universe” with Meg Beeler. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

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3, 7:30pm. Free. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.258.4656.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books

Jun 7, 7pm, The Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show.

850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books

Jun 3, 7pm, “Redemption Road” with John Hart. Jun 7, 7pm, “The Drowning Girls” with Paula Treick DeBoard.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

The Spinster Sisters Restaurant

Jun 1, 6:30pm, “The New Mediterranean Jewish Table” with Joyce Goldstein, hosted

by Book Passage. $100-$160.

401 South A St, Santa Rosa 707.528.7100.

Uptown Theatre

Jun 3, 7:30pm, “Tribe” with Sebastian Junger, includes screening of Junger’s documentary film “Restrepo” and signing. $15/ $10 with purchase of book. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Theater The Invisible Hand

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar’s provocative drama examines how fanatical devotion can have devastating consequences. Jun 2-26. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

My Fair Lady

One of the most beloved musicals of all time comes alive with elegant visuals and sweeping music. Through Jun 5. $15-$37. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.523.4185.

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annabis farmers in California have the opportunity to work together, build cooperative brands and secure a competitive position in the newly developing market.

But the longer they wait, the more leverage they lose in securing their value, as corporate competitors emerge.

As with any industrial boom there are businesses preparing to hit the market with boutique products and novel marketing techniques. Unfortunately, there are more people trying to get a piece of the action however they can, from selling snake oil products to skimming off the top of emerging companies’ sweat equity. Green rush fever is propelling the cannabis industry into an age of innovation, while simultaneously dividing the community in competition for the regulated market, as well as the black market operators who want to go it alone.

The next two years will test the agility and resilience of the existing small farmers who created this foundation we build upon as they prepare for permit and license applications. Learning to compete on the regulated market is a whole new set of challenges with the cost of branding, marketing and securing sales.

Change is rarely met with majority approval and regulating commercial cannabis is no exception. The power struggle against a corporate cannabis takeover has begun. Yet the racketeer may not be clearly identified in all the confusion of the new regulatory structure. The fear of the alcohol model of tiered distribution has created outrage and fear in the cannabis industry.

With reports of distributors charging 30 percent of revenue from farmers for distribution, they should be concerned.

The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act was delicately designed with protections for small businesses in mind. There are some people who disagree with the independent distribution provisions, but in fact it opens up their access to market.

Having a strong distribution partnership will ensure that their product has a buyer. Distribution is not an additional cost; it’s a cost that producers are already incurring—paying a more formal distributor-transporter is offset by the existing cost or the points they pay a broker or driver now.

Farmers actually control the market. After 50-plus years of prohibition, they are simply not used to having a voice and wielding that power. Farmers can create the solutions if they step up to the challenge. It begins with consolidating efforts as cooperatives and creating focused impact in local and state politics.

Tawnie Logan is the executive director of the Sonoma County Growers Alliance. Send comments to scgalliance.org.

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For the week of June 1

ARIES (March 21–April 19) The voices in our heads are our constant companions. They fill our inner sanctuary with streams of manic commentary. Often we’re not fully cognizant of the bedlam, since the outer world dominates our focus. But as soon as we close our eyes and turn our attention inward, we’re immersed in the jabbering babble. That’s the bad news, Aries. Now here’s the good news. In the coming weeks, you will have far more power than usual to ignore, dodge or even tamp down the jabbering babble. As a result, you may get a chance to spend unprecedented amounts of quality time with the still, small voice at your core—the wise guide that is often drowned out by all the noise.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

We are inclined to believe that the best way to see the whole picture or the complete story is from above. The eagle that soars overhead can survey a vast terrain in one long gaze.

The mountaintop perspective affords a sweeping look at a vast landscape. But sometimes this perspective isn’t perfectly useful. What we most need to see may be right next to us, or nearby, and it’s only visible if our vision is narrowly focused. Here’s how poet Charles Bernstein expresses it: “What’s missing from the bird’s eye view is plain to see on the ground.” Use this clue in the coming weeks.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) I foresee fertile chaos in your immediate future, Gemini. I predict lucky accidents and smoldering lucidity and disciplined spontaneity. Do you catch the spirit of what I’m suggesting? Your experiences will not be describable by tidy theories. Your intentions will not fit into neat categories. You will be a vivid embodiment of sweet paradoxes and crazy wisdom and confusing clarity.

Simple souls may try to tone you down, but I hope you will evade their pressure as you explore the elegant contradictions you encounter. Love your life exactly as it is! Methodical improvisations will be your specialty.

Giving gifts that are both selfish and unselfish will be one of your best tricks. “Healing extremes” will be your code phrase of power.

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LEO (July 23–August 22) I’m debating about which of your astrological houses will be your featured hotspot in the coming days. I’m guessing it will come down to two options: your House of Valid Greed and your House of Obligatory Sharing. The House of Valid Greed has a good chance to predominate, with its lush feasts and its expansive moods. But the House of Obligatory Sharing has an austere beauty that makes it a strong possibility, as well. Now here’s the trick ending, Leo: I’d like to see if you can emphasize both houses equally; I hope you’ll try to inhabit them both at the same time. Together they will grant you a power that neither could bestow alone.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Between now and July 25, there's a chance you will reach the peak of a seemingly unclimbable mountain. You could win a privilege that neither you nor anyone else ever dreamed was within your reach. It’s possible you’ll achieve a milestone you’ve been secretly preparing for since childhood. Think I’m exaggerating, Virgo? I’m not. You could break a record for the biggest or best or fastest, or you might finally sneak past an obstacle that has cast a shadow over your self-image for years.

And even if none of these exact events comes to pass, the odds are excellent that you will accomplish another unlikely or monumental feat. Congratulations in advance!

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) “My mother gave birth to me once, yeah yeah yeah,” writes author Sara Levine. “But I’ve redone myself a million times.”

BY ROB BREZSNY

I’m sure she is not demeaning her mom’s hard work, but rather celebrating her own. When’s the last time you gave birth to a fresh version of yourself? From where I stand, it looks like the next 12 to 15 months will be one of those fertile phases of reinvention. And right now is an excellent time to get a lightning-flash glimpse of what the New You might look like.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

Author Rebecca Solnit offers some tough advice that I think you could use. “Pain serves a purpose,” she says.

“Without it, you are in danger. What you cannot feel you cannot take care of.” With that in mind, Scorpio, I urge you to take full advantage of the suffering you're experiencing. Treat it as a gift that will motivate you to transform the situation that’s causing you to hurt.

Honor it as a blessing you can use to rise above the mediocre or abusive circumstances you have been tolerating.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)

Aphorist James Guida contemplates the good results that can come from not imposing expectations on the raw reality that’s on its way. “Not to count chickens before they’re hatched” he muses, “or eggs before they’re laid, chickens who might possibly lay eggs, birds who from afar might be confused with chickens.”

I recommend this strategy for you in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Experiment with the pleasure of being wide open to surprises. Cultivate a mood of welcoming one-of-a-kind people, things and events.

Be so empty you have ample room to accommodate an influx of new dispensations. As James Guida concludes: “Not to count or think of chickens.”

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “No gift is ever exactly right for me,” mourns Capricorn poet James Richardson. Don’t you dare be like him in the coming days. Do whatever you must to ensure that you receive at least one gift that’s exactly right for you. Two gifts would be better; three sublime. Here’s another thought from Richardson: “Success repeats itself until it is a failure.” Don't you dare illustrate that theory. Either instigate changes in the way you’ve been achieving success, or else initiate an entirely new way. Here’s one more tip from Richardson: “Those who demand consideration for their sacrifices were making investments, not sacrifices.” Don’t you dare be guilty of that sin. Make sacrifices, not investments. If you do, your sacrifices will ultimately turn out to be good investments.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Life will invite you to explore the archetype of the Ethical Interloper in the coming days. The archetype of the Helpful Transgressor may tempt you as well, and even the Congenial Meddler or the Compassionate Trickster might look appealing. I urge you to consider experimenting with all of these. It will probably be both fun and productive to break taboos in friendly ways. You could reconnoiter forbidden areas without freaking anyone out or causing a troublesome ruckus.

If you’re sufficiently polite and kind in expressing your subversive intentions, you might leave a trail of good deeds in your wake.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) Your theme

comes from the title of a poem by Fortesa Latifi: “I Am Still Learning How to Do the Easy Things.” During the next phase of your astrological cycle, I invite you to specialize in this study. You may imagine that you are already a master of the simple, obvious arts of life, but here’s the news: few of us are. And the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to refine your practice. Here’s a good place to start: Eat when you’re hungry, sleep when you're tired, and give love when you’re lonely.

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