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Tar Maybe This article (“Crude Awakening,” June 8) reveals yet another reason for electing environmentalist Noreen Evans as the 5th District supervisor. She would be more able to stand up to Big Oil and its damage to the environment, including the climate, as well as to Big Wine. It is our habitat that provides jobs, not the corporations that rape nature.

We Dig Noreen With a weak coastal commission and a big-business-dominated Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Noreen Evans will help effectively push back Big Oil and Big Wine and Big Real Estate. Take back our coast and save our environment.

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Congratulations to Noreen Evans for holding her own against the big-money gravel, farming and wine interests. Now she must publicize the disconnect between Lynda Hopkins’ PR and her support. Between now and November, Hopkins should own up to who her financial backers are and whether she endorses their political stance. I’m assuming that they aren’t supporting her because she digs carrots.

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Demon Alcohol About the two young adults at Stanford University who got drunk: one became unconscious and the other became a predator, half-human/half-animal. In this case, it is too late to point to the famous alcoholic author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He exemplified schizophrenia.

Dr. Jekyll did not know Mr. Hyde. Alcohol can do that. So, along with punishing the boy, and/or the girl, point the finger at demon alcohol. Lets get people to drink responsibly or not at all.

MICHAEL BOBIER

Santa Rosa

Ounce of Prevention Thank you for Tom Gogola’s important article on the treatment of inmates at our county jail, who are suffering from drug addiction and/or mental illness (“Silent Treatment,” May 25). Also, thank you for his follow-up article “Life Behind Bars” (Debriefer, June 1).

Regretfully, neither Mr. Gogola nor any letters from readers mention any preventative measures to help people before they become drug abusers or develop a history of acting out. I’ve lived mostly in this county since I was a psychology student at SSU in 1976. I work as a self-employed masseuse and professional sex-surrogate partner. I have always offered discounts and free consultations.

I have proposed for decades that all licensed mental-health professionals be given a small tax incentive to donate a few hours weekly to our county, so as to provide free services to the public. There’s an old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Think of the monetary advantages for all of our social/ mental-health-improvement programs.

BARBARA DAUGHERTY Sebastopol

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The Greatest Muhammad Ali lived his life to the fullest BY E. G. SINGER

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can still see the black-and-white images glowing from the TV of a handsome, young black man in his prime, beads of sweat glistening off his face and body while in training in the early 1960s.

His demeanor displayed a cockiness, an arrogance you might say, but with an exhibition of brute force and power mixed with the assuredness of a dancer’s agility and grace, that clearly stated, as he had after one of his later victories “I’m a bad man!” You needed to pay attention.

It wasn’t hard. You could not take your eyes off of him.

And indeed, he was a bad man—every time he stepped into that small ring with its blazing hot lights overhead, putting his ferocious talents to the test. But he was also a man wise beyond his 25 years at the time. He knew who he was. A man, a black man, with self-esteem and integrity, who spoke truth to power by refusing in no uncertain terms to participate in our government’s foreign policy. His truth had its cost, and he paid the price for that decision. He faced many adversaries and adversities in his lifetime with courage and dignity and a clear conscience.

It is often said of famous people that they are larger than life. He was not larger than life. Muhammad Ali was life, life itself, in all its glory. His physical talents that brought great acclaim and admiration; his sensitivity and generosity to and for others that displayed his tenderness; and finally, his family and spirituality, which brought him strength and guided him onward through the years—all combined to make in him what he always was, a good man, a man in full.

He loved all and in return was loved by all. No man can ask for more than that in a lifetime.

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WHAT A DUMP The declining market for recyclables has made it difficult for Sonoma County’s local trash hauler to find takers for plastic waste.

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Audit reveals Santa Rosa trash company missed recycling target BY TOM GOGOLA

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Santa Rosa– funded audit of the city’s trash hauler North Bay Corporation was released in May and identified significant shortfalls set by the contract the city signed off on in 2003.

That contract expires at the end of 2017 and is up for a five-year renewal in July.

The audit, conducted by the R3 Consulting Group, examined every aspect of the agreement and found, among other things, that the company’s trucks were too

old; it wasn’t properly replacing trash cans to the curb; and it didn’t hit the trash diversion mark of 45 percent in 2013 and 2014.

The diversion rate refers to the amount of trash that goes into the recycling market instead of the landfill. The audit found that 39 percent of what North Bay Corporation picks up in the streets of Santa Rosa winds up in the recyclables sorting center on Standish Avenue—a figure disputed by North Bay. North Bay Corporation is one of the garbage-collection companies controlled by the Ratto Group, which has a near monopoly on

garbage collection and recycling services in Sonoma County.

Through its various companies, it collects the garbage and recyclables in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Cotati, Cloverdale, the town of Guerneville, and unincorporated Sonoma County—eight of nine cities in the county, excepting Sonoma. It also has franchise agreements throughout Marin County, and one in Point Arena in Mendocino County.

Ratto has argued that a cratered recycling market has left the company with the difficult task of offloading low-value

recyclables, such as plastic bags.

City managers and public-works officials around the North Bay had varying responses to the Santa Rosa audit, but all said that their franchise agreements with Ratto firms had been revisited—if not revised—in recent months as the global market for recyclables (and especially low-value recyclables) has dried up.

A survey of four local cities reveals that different cities have different approaches to the recyclables conundrum. For example, Healdsburg’s agreement differs in one key aspect from the Ratto Group contracts in Novato and Sebastopol, in that it doesn’t provide flexibility to the trash hauler if recycling market conditions change, as they have. That also appears to be the case in Santa Rosa, whose franchise agreement is officially between the city and the Ratto Group—Santa Rosa Recycling and Collections (SRRC).

Asked whether there is language in the agreement that provides flexibility if recyclingmarket conditions change, Deputy City Manager Gloria Hurtado says via email, “A contract change could have been requested

by SRRC, and the city would review and make a determination.

SRRC did not request any changes to their contract.”

“It’s not an easy question to answer,” says Eric Koenigshofer, an attorney for the Ratto Group.

“We’re going to be submitting a response of the audit to the city by [July] 21st, and that would be the starting point for a discussion about what has been so far only in the newspaper, basically. . . . It isn’t just a yes or no answer.”

But it is in Healdsburg. Brent Salmi is the public works director in that city and says that based on the low volume of citizen complaints he gets, “I have no issues with the Ratto Group or the services they are providing.” But the company did go to city leaders last year, looking for an additional rate increase to offset impacts from the changed recyclables market. The city said no.

“We told them that according to the franchise agreement, we don’t have to adjust the rates because you can’t sell the product,” Salmi

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interviewed for this story when he says, “The biggest issue is the diversion issue, and I have to say it’s the whole recycling market.

This is not just Sonoma or Marin County; it’s much bigger in terms of the market, which is going through a difficult transition.

There is a global move to recycle higher value over lower value things. I sympathize with Santa Rosa and their issues, and I have to say that we are in the same boat.”

The Sebastopol contract, by contrast with the one in Santa Rosa, doesn’t get into the deepweeds issues, such as open garbage-can lids and the age of the fleet, says McLaughlin.

But everyone is keyed-in on the diversion rate. Santa Rosa councilmember Gary Wysocky says the diversion-rate issue is so critical because of the “avoided costs—we don’t want to have to build another landfill.” The central landfill is on Mecham Road in Petaluma and is operated

by Republic Services, which is not a Ratto-controlled company.

As the Ratto Group prepares its response to the audit, it’s worth noting that Santa Rosa may be unique in the county for its somewhat intimately politicized garbage-collection backdrop. A 2010 report in the Press Democrat noted that Ratto’s lobbyist in Santa Rosa, Herb Williams, is also a political consultant in town who ran the campaigns of three Santa Rosa city councilmembers: Jane Bender, Ernesto Olivares and John Sawyer. Olivares is still on the council and Sawyer is now the mayor.

That year, Santa Rosa officials enacted a rule that said lobbyists had to pay a fee and register with the city. City records show that Williams remains a registered lobbyist for North Bay Corporation, which will head to city hall with its response to the R3 audit next month.

The company has already said it would not seek a contract extension beyond 2017, given the increasingly onerous terms of the current franchise agreement.

In all likelihood, the job will be put out to bid in 2017, and Santa Rosans can count on one thing when it comes to garbage collection: it ain’t going to get cheaper anytime soon.

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says. “They ended up having to store an awful lot of the product, but did not pass any of the costs to us.”

Ratto also sought increases in Sonoma County itself, which agreed to a hike last November.

Hurtado says the rate increased in Santa Rosa because North Bay Corporation said it met the 45 percent diversion threshold.

The franchise agreement contains scheduled rate hikes pegged to performance—but the company did not get an additional hike to make up for its diminished profits in the recyclables market.

In Sebastopol, city manager Larry McLaughlin says the Rattoowned Redwood Empire Disposal came to the city council last year “and explained changes to their recycling program.” McLaughlin said the city had gotten “numerous complaints that Ratto didn’t want to take all the recyclables,” which he identified as low-value plastic bags and shredded paper.

The Sebastopol council reluctantly but “officially relieved Ratto of some of the recycling agreement,” says McLaughlin.

The audit essentially charges that North Bay Corporation granted the flexibility to itself, without going to Santa Rosa elected officials to ask for relief.

According to the R3 audit, “the company does not accept all recyclable materials, including plastic bags and film, as required by the agreement.”

Over the border in Marin County, Novato has a franchise agreement between the Novato Sanitary District and the Rattoowned Novato Disposal Services.

Sandeep Karkal, general manager of the district, says that Novato Disposal Service’s diversion rate is “pretty much consistently over 50 percent,” and that the sanitary district conducts a quarterly review to check the franchise agreement’s requirements against the company’s performance. And, as with Sebastopol, he says that “the contract has some flexibility” based on changing market conditions. “We want to be pragmatic about this,” Karkal says. “If there are market conditions affecting them, we don’t want to unduly punish them.”

Karkal echoes other officials

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Dining IBERIAN EXPERIENCE Manuel Azevedo’s latest restaurant focuses on small plates and big flavors from Portugal.

Twice the Flavor Sonoma’s new Tasca Tasca is so nice they named it twice BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY

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espite its proximity to travel-industry magnets like Barcelona and Rome, Portugal is a lower profile destination favored by fellow Europeans but not a draw for more faraway explorers.

Portugal’s food is a great metaphor for its touristic appeal: discreet, humble—and secretly

awesome. Drawing historical influences from Indian and Moorish cuisines, Portuguese cuisine presents a great opportunity to taste something familiarly Mediterranean yet totally unexpected.

Manuel Azevedo, a wellknown North Bay chef and purveyor of “new Portuguese” cuisine, has been letting the secret out in Sonoma County for some time now. He opened Sonoma’s LaSalette in 1998

and Healdsburg’s Cafe Lucia in 2012. This month, a new and cool addition joined Azevedo’s Portuguese mini-empire, Tasca Tasca, a wine and tapas bar off Sonoma’s main square, open until midnight nightly.

In addition to late hours, Tasca Tasca stands out in the local dining scene by being as laidback and casual as a Lisbon street party. Wooden tables in azure blue, white tile walls and faded family photos make the place

instantly likable.

The menu is divided into “Land,” “Sea” and “Garden” categories, and offers set-price combos: three tapas for $15, five for $24 and seven for $32. This makes choosing easy and even redundant; for under $70, you can try more than half of the menu.

The tapas are relatively small and range from creative to straightforward and homey.

From the cheese list, the crumbly Broncha, from Petaluma’s Achadinha creamery, was served with honey, which balanced its salty richness. From the veggie section, the waiter recommended the chilled fava bean soup, garnished with slices of chorizo, a salted Portuguese sausage. It was great with a pudding-like texture and fresh, grassy flavor.

From the “Land” section, the mini cured sausages served with shishito peppers roasted in sea salt, were another minimalistic dish, pairing the fattiness of the meat with the sharp freshness of the peppers.

The best flavors came out of the “Sea”: the smoky, dense sardine pate with a side of sweet onion jam was excellent. Another winner was the crispy bacalhau, salt cod fish cakes, as ubiquitous in Portugal as french fries in the United States, but much more nuanced and rich in flavor.

Shaped like round croquettes and served with a snappy tartar sauce, they should be ordered in bulk.

Sharply flavored, wonderfully fishy boquerones (white pickled anchovies) served on slices of earthy, dark bread, were another dish you’re sure to crave more of.

For dessert, we had a rich, fluffy passion fruit mousse garnished with candied mangoes and astringent, refreshing apple and Vinho Verde sorbet, both satisfying finishing notes to a diverse, innovative meal. That’s the beauty of Tasca Tasca: the ingredients are seemingly commonplace, the tapas concept is not new, yet you walk away pondering the charm of sardines, the appeal of anchovies and the magnitude of fava beans.

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

S O N OMA CO U N TY Earth’s Bounty Kitchen & Wine Bar

California. $-$$. Look for locally sourced dishes like the County Line Farm baby kale salad, bacon-wrapped local black cod and a Stemple Creek burger. Lots of pastries and deli items for take-out too. 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.827.9700.

Fork Roadhouse

American. $-$$. Hearty but refined dining in a classic West County setting. Great burgers, local seafood, tacos, pork chops and braised short ribs. Don’t miss the excellent breakfasts.

9890 Bodega Hwy, Sebastopol, 707.634.7575.

Glen Ellen Star

California. $$. A comfy-casual, farmhouse-style restaurant with classic American -nspired dishes. Wood-fired pizzas, roasted and grilled meats, and uniquely prepared seasonal vegetables. 13648 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen. 707.343.1384.

JhanThong BanBua

Thai. $-$$. Sophisticated and delicate Thai cuisine that never disappoints. Fresh ingredients, packed with flavor–sweet aquarium too!

2400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.8048.

John Ash & Co California.

$$$. Casual elegance exemplifies this legendary wine country restaurant. Fresh local ingredients are put to use to create comforting and seasonably appropriate dishes.

4330 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.7687.

Lucas Wharf Restaurant & Bar

Seafood. $$-$$$. Dine overlooking the Bodega Harbor. Fresh, locally caught seafood. Next-door fresh fish market and deli. Outdoor takeout seafood bar, weather

permitting. Family-friendly.

595 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3522.

Mike’s at the Crossroads American. $.

All kinds of burgers imaginable, all of them good–no, great!

7665 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.665.9999.

840 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.778.8222.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Pub grub. $. Casual, homey place serving no-nonsense pub grub like shepherd’s pie. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Ricardo’s Bar & Grill

American. $$-$$$. A local Bennett Valley neighborhood hangout, where you can enjoy delicious American comfort food. 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.545.7696.

Shiso Modern Asian Kitchen Sushi. $$-$$$. Chef

Ed Metcalfe offers extensive modern Asian menu with emphasis on sushi–sashinmi, nigiri and specialty rolls–made from local ingredients. Ask for the omakase. 19161 Hwy 12, Sonoma. 707.933.9331.

Sweet T’s Restaurant & Bar Comfort. $$. Hush puppies, fried chicken, cornbread, ribs, burgers, mac ’n’ cheese, the works. 2097 Stagecoach Road, Ste 100, Santa Rosa. 707.595.3935.

Willow Wood Market Cafe Mediterranean. $$.

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

MARIN CO U N T Y Crepevine American. $. A casual spot with crepes both of the savory and sweet variety, sandwiches, scrambles, and salads, not to mention a few other categories. Delicious comfort food and a small price 908 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.257.8822.

$. You’re here for lunch, and lunch is a square dea. The Jackson Cafe is operated in a partnership with the nonprofit Homeward Bound of Marin and its Fresh Starts Culinary Academy in Novato.

The program offers job training and a safe-kitchen certification for students who were once homeless. 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.0964.

Pico American. $$-$$$.

Located in historic downtown Larkspur, Picco offers a full bar, private dining rooms and cozy booths in a brick and redwood setting. Menu features locally inspired, innovative cuisine like barbecued Wolf Ranch quail, kampachi crudo and roasted pumpkin agnolotti, black garlic and chanterelle mushrooms.

320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.0300.

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.

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Sushi Ran Japanese. $$$$.

This beautiful restaurant attracts locals and tourists with its fresh catches. A wide selection of nigiri, depending on what’s fresh. 107 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 415.332.3620.

Sushi Holic Japanese. $$-$$$. A nice addition to the local lineup, with a lengthy and well-crafted repertoire including uncommon dishes like nabeyaki udon, zaru soba, yosenabe and sea bass teriyaki Rowland Plaza, 112 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.898.8500.

Tommy’s Wok Chinese Cuisine Chinese. $-$$. Tasty

and filling Chinese fare without the greasy weigh-down.

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N A PA CO U N T Y Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

American. $$$. Gourmet home-style cooking with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. Chicken, fish, and “cut of the day” grass-fed beef are only some of the entrée options. 738 Main St., St Helena. 707.963.4555.

Fazerrati’s Pizza Restaurant Pizza. $-$$.

Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.

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

Fumé Bistro & Bar

California cuisine. $$$.

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

707.257.1999.

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SMALL BITES

Beyond the Berry Lao’s farm stand off Highway 12 near Sebastopol is known all over Sonoma County for its beautifully red and juicy strawberries, but the locally grown berries aren’t all that farmer Lao Saetern and family have to offer.

Lao grew up in a family of farmers in Thailand. His family grew crops without any pesticides or chemicals, using traditional farming methods and water buffalo to plow the fields and tend to the crops.

Lao’s strawberries have graced the side of Highway 12 for about nine years, but it wasn’t until five or six years ago that Lao started selling other kinds of produce. He grew vegetables for family and friends, but didn’t think about selling the produce until his customers started asking.

Though strawberries are the main produce, you can now also buy green beans, apricots, squash, zucchini, onions and much more.

There’s currently an abundance of cherry tomatoes, onions, green beans and apricots, and within the next two weeks there will be more vegetables as they come into season.

The farm stand is run by all members of the family, including Ryan Saetern, who comes back for the summers when he is not in school, to help his father run the stand.

Lao’s strawberry stand is located on Highway 12, right after Duer Road, and is open most weekdays, but get there early because the hours are dependent on how long the strawberries last!—Casey Dobbert

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

707.258.1516.

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

simplicity well. 1425 First St, Napa. 707.252.1022.

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the pizza ranks as some of the best in the North Bay. 1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa. 707.255.5552.

Tarla Mediterranean Bar & Restaurant Greek/

Mediterranean. $$. Casual and trendy with a variety of Turkish and Greek options for any meal of the day. 1480 First St, Napa.

707.255.5599.

Wineries

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SONOMA COUNTY Everett Ridge Vineyards & Winery As is the custom

at sister winery Esterlina, orange cheese puffs are served for palate cleansing between sips of exclusive Cole Ranch Riesling and big, soft and fruity reds. Plus, inexpensive, solid and sassy “Diablita” rocks screw-capped bottles of Sonoma County Red, White, Pink and Zin. Dandy view can be enjoyed from the tasting room or the patio. 435 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

Open daily, 10am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.433.1637.

Kenwood Vineyards

Icon of 1970s wine boom remains more or less the same, a tidy but rambling barn with a modest L-shaped bar serving up ever-popular Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and exclusive Jack London Vineyard wines.

Prices also frozen in time: pick up a solid, Sonoma County wine without being left wearing nothing but a barrel.

9592 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

10am–4:30pm daily; tasting fee, $5. 707.833.5891.

Paradise Ridge Winery A gorgeous, provocative sculpture garden with annually changing exhibits set amid a pygmy forest. Stay for sunset Wednesday evenings April–October. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa.

Open daily, 11am–5:30pm.

707.528.9463. Paradise also offers its food-friendly wines at an accessible little shack in the heart of Sonoma Valley.

Try structured clarets from the estate’s high-elevation Rockpile vineyards; do some time with “the Convict” Zinfandel. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. 8860 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. 707.282.9020.

Raymond Burr Vineyards Unpretentious,

’70s-den-style room with loads of memorabilia, Emmies and miscellany that the late television great picked

up in his travels. Weekends at 11am, greenhouse tour showcases hybridized orchids in all the colors of the rainbow.

8339 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Daily 11am to 5pm. No fee. 707.433.4365.

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.

Wine Guerrilla Comrade, it brings glory to the revolution to inform you that this artistic, quixotic all-Zinfandel brand now has its own spacious tasting room in downtown Forestville. I’d say that these screw-capped but definitely serious Zins are worthy of cellaring, but that would be so bourgeois. 6671 Front St., Forestville. Daily, 11am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 707.887.1996.

NAPA COUNTY Castello di Amorosa

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

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

Frog’s Leap Winery

A good story is nearly as important as good wine; Frog’s Leap does a neat job on both. As you wind through the vineyard, the frog pond and the rustic 1884 winery,

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your tour guide finds bottles along the way, like Easter eggs. Dry-farming, who knew, can produce a beverage more thirst-quenching than water. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford. Daily, 10am–4pm.

Tastings, $20; tours Monday– Friday, $20. 707.963.4704.

Wednesday, june 22

Inglenook Vineyard

What’s new at Inglenook? Very little. The iconic stone building, robed in green vines, appears exactly as it did in 1890. But that’s news, and all thanks to owner Francis Ford Coppola.

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

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

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

THursday, june 23

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Mumm Cuvée Napa

Californian-style fizz factory, all barn and no chateau, offers a robust account of how the bubbles get in the bottle. Sparkling winetastings offered on the patio, or take it to the next level in plush love seats on the Oak Terrace.

Sparkling red is novel; DVX Brut among the best in the valley.

Photography gallery includes Ansel Adams prints and other exhibits. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa. Open 10am–5pm daily.

Tasting $6–$20; Oak Terrace $30. 707.967.7700.

Robert Sinskey Vineyards In the lofty,

barnlike hall–as elegant as a theater, as solid as a ski lodge–visitors can take in the tank room action; at least, the gleaming stainless steel, framed by wood and stonework and brewpubstyle chalkboard menus imbues the space with a sense of energetic immediacy.

“Gluttonous Flight” pairs savory munchables prepared in the gourmet demonstration kitchen with biodynamically farmed Carneros Pinot Noir and Bordeaux varietals.

6320 Silverado Trail, Napa.

Open 10am–4:30pm daily.

707.944.9090.

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

Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

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Sticky Wicket Sonoma-Cutrer invites you to get on their lawn BY JAMES KNIGHT

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lunk! The sound of mallet connecting with ball punctuates the quiet on the green at Sonoma-Cutrer.

Plunk, crack! One hard plastic ball knocks against another.

The wind whispers in distant trees. And then: “Hey, where’s my wine glass?”

The best summertime sports combine drinking with participation instead of spectating, don’t they? If we add the caveat, “in a safe and sane manner,” we’re pretty much left with golf and croquet. Drilling down further with the provisos that it be fun, not boring; fun for mixed groups of people of any skill level; and not wasteful of prime Russian River Valley turf that could be growing great grapes for the thirst-slaking wines we could be drinking while engaging in sport— remember the drinking part?—we’re glad that Sonoma-Cutrer went with croquet.

Sonoma-Cutrer built the courts back in 1985. Inset below stone terraces, it’s much more than just a very flat lawn. From 1986 to 2002, the winery hosted the World Croquet Federation championship here, and still puts on a charity tournament each spring. A recent event left spotty scuffing in the middle of the court—evidence that the spongy mat of impossibly short grass is the real deal, anyway. And it’s the ideal surface on which to leave your wine glass while you make a play. A nonshattering Govino plastic glass is included with each croquet winetasting for the democratic price of $15.

As Sonoma-Cutrer’s hospitality manager, Mark Elcombe takes the game seriously. Breaking up a large group into two-person teams, he plans for us a long afternoon of matches and playoffs, followed by a grand championship. If he hadn’t reminded us of the rules of this simplified six-wicket game, we’d have been there till nightfall. That’s just the idea in September, when “full moon croquet” features little lights on each wicket. Elcombe says he floats a giant moon globe above the course in the event of fog.

It’s that famous fog that’s helped make Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay a top choice among restaurant-goers, year after year.

The founders fooled around with Cabernet before settling on Chardonnay in 1981, just in time for America to discover its love for buttered apple pie in a bottle. Hitting the sweet spot, the 2014 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($23) is a quality rendition of exactly that. Later in the game came Pinot, with the 2002 vintage. I wanted to savor the firm, cranberry and cherry flavors of the woodsyscented 2014 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($34) a little longer— but where’d I leave that wine glass?

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, 4401 Slusser Road, Windsor. Open daily, 10am–4pm. Tasting fees, $15–$25. Tour, $50. 707.528.1181.

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THE VIEW FROM THE TOP Napa’s challenge is to protect the land from the excesses of what agriculture has become—viticulture, wineries and activities that look more like tourism than agriculture.

Of Water and Wine New vineyards and resorts rising above the Napa Valley threaten the region’s water BY STETT HOLBROOK

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n the winter of 2015, a Hong Kong real estate conglomerate purchased the Calistoga Hills Resort, at the northern end of the Napa Valley, for nearly $80 million. Today, mature oaks and conifers cover the 88-acre property, which flanks the eastern slope of the Mayacamas Mountains.

But soon, 8,000 trees will be cut, making way for 110 hotel rooms, 20 luxury homes, 13 estate lots, and a restaurant. Room rates will reportedly start at about $1,000 a night, and the grounds will include amenities like a pool, spas, outdoor

showers and individual plunge pools outside select guest rooms.

Following the sale, one of the most expensive in the nation based on the number of rooms planned, commercial broker James Escarzega told a Bay Area real estate journal that the project “will be a game changer for the luxury hotel market in Napa Valley.” That may well be true, but it’s likely not the kind of game changer that many locals want to see.

While the Napa Valley conjures images of idyllic winery estates and luxurious lifestyles, all is not well in wine country. A growing number of residents decry the region’s proliferation of upscale hotels, the wineries that double as event centers and the strain

on Napa Valley’s water resources.

In the wake of California’s unprecedented drought, the city of Calistoga—like others—has been under mandatory water rationing.

“We’re told not to flush our toilets,” says Christina Aranguren, a vocal critic of the proposed resort, whose guests will be under no such restrictions. “I want to know where the water will come from.”

Other new developments will further strain local infrastructure.

The 22-acre Silver Rose Resort, across town from the Calistoga Hills Resort, will feature an 84room hotel and spa, 21 homes, a restaurant, a winery and a six-acre vineyard. Last year, Calistoga’s Indian Springs Resort underwent a $23 million expansion and added 75

new guest rooms to bring its total to 115.

Northeast of the city of Napa, in the rugged hills near Atlas Peak, vineyard developers have proposed removing nearly 23,000 trees to develop 271 acres of vineyards on the 2,300-acre Walt Ranch, which occupies a sensitive watershed above the city’s most pristine reservoir. A decision on the project is expected later this summer. Elsewhere in the ) 16 This article was produced with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, a nonprofit investigative news organization.

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16 Napa ( 15 valley, about 40 new and modified winery projects, and about 30 new vineyards, await county approval.

“We’re in the middle of a business war,” says St. Helena resident Geoff Ellsworth, a member of Wine and Water Watch, a wine-industry watchdog.

“This big corporation is competing against that big corporation, and the collateral damage are the citizens and the flora and fauna.”

The frontlines of Napa’s battles are the hillsides that rise from its narrow valley, which is maxed out with grapes. The situation leaves new or expanding vineyards with only one place to go: up. Though the hills are zoned for agriculture, critics say converting them to vineyards threatens both groundwater and the Napa River, the 55-mile waterway that runs the length of the valley and provides essential habitat to several imperiled species.

“It’s just been a death by a thousand cuts,” says Angwin’s Mike Hackett, organizer behind a contested ballot initiative aimed at reining in hillside vineyard development. “The cumulative impacts of this have not been felt until water became an issue. Now everybody is concerned.”

Napa winegrowers are already subject to some of the toughest hillside- and vineyard-conversion regulations in the state, but enforcement has been inconsistent and new projects keep emerging.

The Napa River, notes San Francisco attorney Thomas Lippe, who successfully sued the county in 1999 over hillside-vineyard development, “hasn’t improved.

The valley’s groundwater resources are continuing to be stressed. And there’s a continuing loss of biodiversity.” As for county regulators and vineyard developers, he adds, they “just don’t want to deal with it.”

Preserving Ag In many respects, the Napa Valley is a national model for land conservation, thanks to the creation of its agricultural preserve, the first in the country, which declared ag and open space the “highest and best use” of most

land outside Napa’s towns, and specified agriculture as the area’s only allowable commercial use.

Signed in 1968, the ordinance is credited with preventing the type of development that has gobbled so much farmland around the Bay Area. But today, Napa’s challenge is to protect the land from the excesses of what agriculture has become—viticulture, wineries and activities that look more like tourism than agriculture.

Ironically, one of the prime shapers and advocates of the agricultural preserve warned, in more recent times, that ag’s evolution in the Napa Valley had come to pose a mortal threat to open space and watersheds.

That man, Volker Eisele, died in 2015, but not before he identified hillside protection as critical but unfinished business.

A native of Münster, Germany, Eisele was a student at UC Berkeley, when he and his wife, Liesel, began visiting the Napa Valley in the early 1960s. They moved to the Chiles Valley, on the northeast side of the valley, in 1974 and soon began growing grapes on their 400-acre creekside property, which had been planted with vines in the mid-1800s.

Farming organically long before the practice entered the mainstream, Eisele ran his Volker Eisele Family Estate out of a cupola-topped winery that had been in operation right up until Prohibition. The family lived in a storybook Victorian home surrounded by a kitchen garden and vineyards that brush up against—but do not climb—steeply rising hills.

Alexander Eisele, Volker’s son and now the manager of the family’s vineyard and winery operations, remembers his father gazing at those hills and asking, “Why is it so beautiful here?” And then Eisele answered himself: “Because the land hasn’t been destroyed. It doesn’t have houses on it.” But Eisele knew that situation might not hold. Fearing that Napa’s fertile farmland might go the way of Santa Clara County’s prune orchards—now known as Silicon Valley—he threw himself into land-conservation efforts that would extend the protections of the ag preserve above the valley floor.

Fifty years ago, when the

preserve became law, cattle were the valley’s most valuable agricultural product. Grapes covered only about 12,000 acres. And while many farmers, developers and some winemakers originally considered the preserve overly restrictive, they eventually came to embrace it. Of course, agriculture in the valley has changed radically in the intervening years: today’s cattle operations are economic footnotes compared to the mighty grape.

According to the Napa Valley Vintners trade group, the wine industry and related businesses in 2012 contributed more than $13 billion to the Napa County economy and provided 46,000 local jobs, making it the largest local industry by far (wine-related tourism brings in more than $1 billion).

Today, vines sprawl over 45,000 acres of the valley, which contains approximately 475 wineries.

That’s one winery, roughly, every one and a half square miles.

Napa’s ag preserve originally protected 26,000 acres; today, it’s close to 40,000. The preserve successfully confined residential

and urban development to the cities, and it received further protection in 1990, when Eisele, fearing that developers could one day undo these limits, helped to pass an ordinance that requires two-thirds of county voters’ approval for any proposed landuse changes within the preserve.

But in what some locals consider an end-run around this law, called Measure J, the Napa County Board of Supervisors has in recent years made small but critical changes to its general plan, expanding the definition of agriculture and wineries. Now land set aside for ag can host more marketing and sales activities, more food-andwine dinners, more tours, business events, weddings and even jousting tournaments. The increase in commercial activity adds noise and traffic to rural areas, and it strains the integrity of the preserve.

“We’ve lost the idea of what the ag preserve was,” says Norma Tofanelli, a fourth-generation farmer and the no-nonsense president of the Napa County Farm Bureau. “It was about saving land.

It has nothing to do with wineries.

A River Impaired Over millennia, the Napa River deposited much of the soil that supports the valley’s vast carpet of vines. But for 40 years, the EPA has classified the waterway as “impaired” due to excessive levels of pathogens, sediment and oxygen-depleting nutrients like nitrates and phosphates, which are discharged from wastewater treatment plants and runoff from cattle ranches and vineyards.

The nutrients have spurred excessive algal growth. The algae chokes the river and lowers levels of dissolved oxygen, which is critical for salmon, steelhead trout and other aquatic species. While the river is cleaner than it once was, and some riparian habitat has been restored, the feds still consider its steelhead population threatened and its Chinook salmon endangered. As for the native coho salmon? Extinct since the 1960s.

In recent years, the state has limited three Napa Valley cities from discharging treated wastewater into the Napa River during periods of low base flow, a directive that has helped improve water quality to the point where the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2014 recommended lifting its “impaired” classification.

The board is also preparing its first-ever erosion-control rules for agriculture, with a draft environmental impact report expected this summer.

Chris Malan, Napa County’s most ardent environmentalist, has been working to improve the river for decades. Back in the early 2000s, she donned a snorkel and mask to survey creeks in the Napa River watershed for steelhead.

In her run for a seat on the Napa County Board of Supervisors this year, she called for a moratorium on new wineries in Napa County.

Her platform did not endear her to the wine industry, and she failed to make it past the June 7 primary.

Malan welcomes the state’s

new ag-related erosion-control rules, and she gives credit to winegrowers who have worked with the county and state to implement best-management practices on their property. But she strongly opposes delisting the river for nutrients because many of its tributaries are still often choked with algae—a point she made to the water board by presenting video footage of Tulocay Creek, a major tributary to the Napa River.

“You couldn’t see the surface of the water,” Malan says. “It was covered with a green mat of algae for as far as you could see.”

Malan says nutrients from vineyards have gone unregulated and must be brought into compliance. “We have to hit the pause button,” she says. “We’ve got to figure out how to get this right, because it’s just not OK to kill all the fish and have people drink polluted water.”

Arcata-based fisheries biologist Patrick Higgins, who has worked on steelhead and salmon restoration for 20 years, also opposes the water board’s recommendation to delist the river. The ongoing drought, he says, plus illegal water diversions and groundwater pumping, results in less water to dilute pollutants in the river. Water temperatures are rising and fish populations are trying to hang on, he says.

“Steelhead trout now inhabit less than 20 percent of their former habitats in the Napa River basin because of flow diminishment,” he wrote in comments to the water board. Those fish, he says, “will go extinct if more decisive action is not taken.”

Unfinished Business

Shortly before he died from a stroke at the age of 77, Eisele shared a glass of wine with Mike Hackett. “We took care of the ag preserve, and now we need to take care of the ag watershed,” Eisele told his friend, referring to the valley hillsides and creeks that drain into the river. “There are more very wealthy people and corporations coming into the valley, and they are not interested in the environment.

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[But now] our general plan elevates many urban uses to the same level of agricultural uses. That puts tremendous pressure on ag land, and ultimately we will lose it.”

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18 Napa ( 17 in the expansion of their vineyard properties, and the only place left [for them to go] is in the ag watershed. So watch out. Trees are going to start coming down.”

Hackett remembers this talk with his conservation mentor as a call to action, the impetus for crafting a ballot measure called the Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Initiative. The initiative aims to protect the Napa River watershed by tightening restrictions on deforestation, which reduces a hillside’s ability to store groundwater.

Without trees to impede it, rain sheets downhill, erodes stream banks and dumps sediment into the river, degrading fish habitat.

Though supporters gathered more than 6,000 of the 3,900 signatures required to place it on the ballot in November, the county counsel’s office rejected the initiative on a technicality June 10, just four days after the registrar of voters qualified it for the ballot.

Attorneys with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, the law firm that drafted the initiative, plan to file suit on behalf of its proponents.

The firm also drafted and defended appeals to Measure J up to the California Supreme Court.

“We believe that county counsel’s opinion is dead wrong, and that the county acted illegally,” says Robert “Perl” Perlmutter, attorney with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger. “In our experience, the county’s arguments are those that are typically made by special interest industry groups opposing land-use measures and that the courts have rejected.”

If the initiative is ultimately adopted, developers of new vineyards would be limited to removing no more than 10 percent of oaks from hillside parcels and prohibited from removing most timber within 150 feet of large streams or wetlands. (The state’s proposed erosion-control regulations, now under review, would create best management practices for existing vineyards, while the county’s oak woodland initiative would protect hillsides before they’re converted or replanted to vines.)

History reveals not only the

need for such protections, but for better enforcement and significant penalties as well. In 1989, heavy rains sent tons of silt from a new vineyard on Howell Mountain into the Bell Canyon reservoir, fouling the main drinking-water source for St. Helena.

In response, the county enacted a first-ever erosion control ordinance.

But eight years later, the Pahlmeyer winery cleared a hillside without a permit. The incident didn’t cause similar erosion and might have gone unnoticed if the property hadn’t been visible from the hillside home of environmentalist Malan.

With the help of the Sierra Club and attorney Lippe, Malan successfully sued the county, Pahlmeyer and other wineries for failing to properly evaluate the environmental impact of vineyard projects. Now all vineyard developments are subject to public review under the powerful California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Still, proponents of the Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Initiative don’t believe that CEQA and county regulations will adequately protect the region’s fragile hillsides from projects like the Walt Ranch. Last April, Joy Eldredge, manager of the Napa Water Division, submitted a withering critique of the project to the county planning department.

The environmental impact report, she wrote, failed to demonstrate that the Walt Ranch project won’t adversely affect the Milliken Reservoir, the city’s highest quality water source. As the recession recedes and crowding on the valley floor sends vineyards uphill, she predicted, the quality of Napa’s drinking water will decline as its cost rise.

As evidence of what can go wrong, Eldredge points to the city’s other drinking water supply, the Lake Hennessey reservoir.

Unchecked fertilizer runoff from upstream vineyards has increased Hennessey’s phosphate and sulfate levels, which have spurred algal growth. The nutrients have also quadrupled the utility’s cleanup costs, which include treating the water with algaecides and chlorine.

Unfortunately, this process can also generate byproducts called

MOUNTAIN GROWN Winegrower Stuart Smith says any new hillside vineyard

regulations will drive out small winemakers like him.

trihalomethanes, which have been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, bladder and rectal cancers.

“Caught between long-term trends of increasingly stringent drinking-water-quality standards on one hand, and increasing county vineyard development approvals on the other,” Eldredge wrote, “the city and its water customers end up bearing the burden of degraded water quality from vineyard development and the need to carry out costly drinking-water-treatment-upgrade projects. The county should prevent the shifting of vineyard development impacts onto the city and its public-drinking-water customers.”

So far, the cost of treating Lake Hennessey water has not been passed on to customers, but if Lake Milliken were to be tainted by vineyard runoff, Eldredge says, rates would rise to cover the cost of new treatment infrastructure.

The Walt Ranch project will, like other hillside vineyards, employ runoff- and erosion-control systems: engineers will dig onsite retention ponds to hold storm water, then pipe that flow to nearby creeks. But Lippe says those erosion control methods, which conform to a county ordinance, are fundamentally flawed. Yes,

the ponds and pipes can control erosion on the vineyard property and those directly below it, but when that water shoots offsite from a pipe under high pressure, it undercuts stream banks, erodes streambeds and stirs up sediment. The county, says Lippe, “simply hasn’t adjusted its runoff calculation models to account for how water behaves once you put it into a plastic pipe.”

Walt Ranch developers Kathryn and Craig Hall—who moved to the area from Texas, where Craig made his fortune in real estate and was once a part-owner of the Dallas Cowboys—defend the integrity of their project and their commitment to the environment.

Their vineyards boast organic certification, and their St. Helena winery was California’s first to win LEED Gold certification.

According to its environmental impact report, the project’s erosion-control system will reduce the current flow of sediment off undeveloped land into Milliken Creek by 43 percent, and level spreaders and rock aprons will disperse and filter storm water ejected from the ranch’s pipe outlets.

“We have a good project,” Mike Reynolds, president of Hall Wines, says. “We are following the directions of the scientists

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erosion and flood damage, improve fish habitat and reduce sedimentation.

While critics say the program, now called Napa Green, allows for certification after harmful grading and tree removal have already taken place, it does teach best practices in sediment control, and program leaders claim it has substantially reduced the flow of nutrients and sediment into the watershed. According to Ted Hall, more than 40 percent of Napa Valley vineyards have been certified under the program.

The Reckoning Residents of the Napa Valley have long invoked Volker Eisele’s name with reverence. Because he was a landowner, a winemaker and a member of the Farm Bureau, he moved in many different circles, making allies who helped him shape and promote important conservation legislation. But it’s not clear, now, who has the stature to protect the Napa Valley’s remaining natural areas from the wine juggernaut. Napa Vision 2050—a coalition of more than a dozen civic and environmental groups that advocates for responsible planning—is pushing hard against the status quo.

Many of its members, plus scores of other volunteers, helped collect signatures for the oak woodland initiative. The valley’s wine trade groups have united in opposition to its protections, as has the Farm Bureau.

Whatever the outcome of the battle over the initiative, it seems clear that Napa Valley’s success as a winegrowing and tourism powerhouse has been, as the commercial broker quipped to the media, a game-changer. Exactly how residents reckon with these changes will define the valley in the months and years ahead.

It is a reckoning the prescient Volker Eisele saw coming. “That this could change rapidly, to this day, human beings have trouble believing,” he told an oral historian in 2008.

Harmful development, he said, “can happen more or less overnight, if you allow it.”

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The Halls also promise to remove less than 10 percent of the property’s trees and mitigate those trees’ loss by planting trees elsewhere on the ranch and permanently protecting 551 acres of woodlands.

For Stuart Smith, a vocal property-rights defender who has owned Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery, in the western hills above St. Helena, since 1971, the oak woodland initiative is a solution in search of a problem. If passed, he says, it would force him and other growers to apply for costly permits when they expand or replant their vineyards. Napa Valley winegrowers already face plenty of regulation, he says. Any additional requirements will only serve to drive out small, familyowned wineries like his, leaving only big or corporate-backed wineries—the very operations that “gloom-and-doom environmentalists” rail against.

“It’s already happening,” Smith says. “The billionaires are driving the millionaires out.” And if the initiative passes? “My chainsaws are going to be running,” he says.

“I’m not going to let these yahoos do this to me.”

Ted Hall, the president and CEO of St. Helena–based Long Meadow Ranch, a winery and diversified farm with 2,500 acres in production in Napa and Humboldt counties, calls the proposed initiative an anti-farming ruse cloaked in environmentalism. No science backs it up, Hall claims, and it could even result in the removal of more non-oak trees and more hillside home development when vineyard planting and other ag uses become too costly and difficult.

Like many businesspeople, Hall (no relation to Kathryn and Craig Hall) prefers voluntary stewardship to top-down regulation. In 2002, he and a coalition of the wine industry, the Napa County Farm Bureau, environmental groups and state and local government initiated a certification program called Fish Friendly Farming, which teaches property owners in the Napa River watershed how to reduce bank

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Sonoma County’s LandPaths has long fostered a love for the land with inventive outings, stewardship and events geared toward introducing the great outdoors to kids. This summer, LandPaths’ newest venture, iREAD Outside, combines outdoor fun and engaging literacy events. This week, iREAD kicks off with a bilingual event at Bayer Farm featuring beloved children’s author and poet Jorge Argueta. The award-winning writer will read from his celebrated books in conjunction with farm fun. Bring a nature-themed children’s book to donate to the program and you’ll be entered to win several prizes. iREAD promotes reading outdoors on Friday, June 17, at Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave., Santa Rosa. 1pm. Free. landpaths.org.

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In an era of mindless blockbusters and endless sequels, cinephiles are increasingly looking to independent films to bring art to the screen.

To that end, Healdsburg Flix Mix is dedicated to spreading innovation and excellence in indie films, and this week they present their inaugural Flix Mix Short Film Festival to highlight some of the most inspiring works in film. Over three days, 27 shorts will screen in a program that gathers international entries, documentaries, music videos and other engaging experimental films. The juried fest also lets attendees select their favorites each night. It all happens Friday to Sunday, June 17–19, at the Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 8pm. $10–$25. healdsburgflixmix.com.

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Look, it’s a scientific fact that dads love cars. Even if they’re not gearheads, every guy’s head turns at the sight of a classic roadster or sleek racer. This weekend, give dad what he really wants, a look at over a hundred beautiful driving machines during Napa Valley’s 26th annual Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show. One-of-a-kind collector’s cars, championship-winning autos, classic models, European masterpieces and more will be on display in a gorgeous setting, and plenty of wine and other indulgences will be on hand as well on Sunday, June 19, at V Marketplace, 6525 Washington St., Yountville. 10am. Free admission. 707.944.2451.

A FORCE IN THE SKIES The official Darth Vader balloon joins a dozen other colorful flyers for the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, happening June 18–19. See Events, p31.

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First conceived by New Orleans artist Candy Chang in 2011, ‘Before I Die’ is now a worldwide phenomenon. Simply put, it’s an interactive art project wherein a blank chalkboard wall is set up with the words “Before I Die . . .” written out as a prompt. From there, the public is invited to complete the sentiment with their own words. The effect of this project often triggers greater awareness and appreciation of life. Now the wall is coming to Sebastopol, spearheaded by a local group of volunteers as an outlet for expression and public inspiration. The North Bay’s Before I Die Community Project is unveiled in a ceremony on Sunday, June 19, in downtown square at Main Street and Bodega Highway, Sebastopol. 10am. Free. beforeidie.cc.

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GEOMETRIC WONDER ‘Big Joe,’ by sculptor Peter Forakis, is one of several pieces on display the

Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation’s upcoming show in Santa Rosa.

Art for All

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don’t have a passion for sculpture,” says Judy Voigt. “I have a passion for community building, and sculpture is that avenue.”

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Yet, as the matriarch of the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation speaks about the dozens of large-scale outdoor art works she and the foundation

have installed and the sense of beauty she finds in each piece, it’s clear that sculpture is far more than simply a means of approach for Judy Voigt.

This weekend, the Voigt Family celebrates 10 years of public art with “Geometric Reflections,” an outdoor exhibition featuring the works of 10 prominent sculptors on display at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. The exhibit

opens with reception on Sunday, June 19, and will be up through April 2017.

Voigt started the foundation with her husband, Al, in 2005, inspired both by his longtime interest in collecting abstract sculpture and a commitment to community service. “We focused tightly on outdoor sculpture, feeling that it was a niche that was not filled,” she says, “and feeling

that it had the largest impact on people who may not otherwise go to art.”

The foundation’s idea was to bring the gallery experience outside and allow for up-close interactions with the pieces that could inspire an appreciation for sculpture within the community and make Sonoma County a destination for art lovers.

“If you just say, ‘I want to do good works,’ you gather a little bit of money here and there,” Voigt says. “But if you focus your vision and mission, you can do a lot with a little.”

In 2006, the foundation worked with the city of Healdsburg to place sculptures and benches along the Foss Creek Pathway, which runs through the town, for an indefinite period. This year, the city presented the foundation with a proclamation honoring the decade-long collaboration.

The foundation has also partnered with and placed sculptures prominently throughout the towns of Cloverdale, Geyserville, Santa Rosa and Petaluma, providing free and accessible art for all.

In addition to working with city governments to install art, the foundation works with the artists themselves, helping them realize their vision on a massive scale.

Built by Al Voigt several years ago on the family’s Geyserville ranch property, where he and Judy Voigt settled in 1971, is an enormous state-of-the-art metal sculpture workshop simply known as “the Barn.” There, the foundation welcomes sculptors like David Best, Max Heiges and longtime Voigt collaborator Doug Unkrey to work on their pieces through an artist-in-residence-style program.

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championing local art in the same fashion.

“By putting art outdoors,” says Che, it gives people easy access to it “and inspires them. With Foss Creek [Pathway], we’ve had many people tell us that they’ve changed the way they go to work, so that they can walk through the sculptures or use the bike path.

And that feels really good.”

“For kids, too, when you go in a museum it’s all about ‘Don’t touch,’” says Voigt. “Here, they can touch it, walk around it and play with it.”

In addition to the benefits of art in public places for local community, the foundation is also aware that art helps make Sonoma County a destination for visitors, and points to locations like Paradise Ridge, with its grove of sculptures.

“I like the idea that large outdoor sculpture and wineries work well together,” says Che. He points to the example of Wilson Winery in Healdsburg, which purchased a large piece from sculptor and designer Bryan Tedrick, Coyote, that stands 26 feet tall and was originally displayed at Burning Man in 2013. “It’s an interesting piece, and it went right on a major thoroughfare,” says Che. “It’s fantastic to see that.”

The foundation’s work has inspired other groups, like the 101 Sculpture Trail in Geyserville and Cloverdale, to install sculptures as well. “It’s not a competitive thing, it makes us extra happy,” Che says. “Not only do we get to install sculpture throughout Sonoma County, apparently we have helped inspire other people to do something similar, and there could be no better return for our work than having someone say, ‘I like what you’re doing so much that I want to bring that to my town in a direct way.’”

‘Geometric Reflections’ opens with a reception on Sunday, June 19, at Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. 1pm.

707.528.9463. celebratesculpture.com.

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n playwright Ayad Akhtar’s gripping but uneven drama The Invisible Hand—running through July 3 at the Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley—the corruptive power of money is examined through a clever and original lens: that of Muslim kidnappers negotiating a ransom for a captured American banker.

The ultimate point of the play, however—that money is addictive and destructive—is as old as the art of theater itself.

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Inside a grimy brick prison cell in Pakistan, banker Nick Bright (Craig Marker) is being held by the followers of a radical, West-hating Imam (Barzin Akhavan). The real target of the kidnapping was his much more important boss, and the frightened Nick soon learns he is not important enough to leverage the required $10 million.

Taunted and tested by the English-born captor Bashir (Pomme Koch), Nick soon comes to understand that he will be executed if the ransom is not paid. Encouraged by the kindness of a sympathetic jailer named Dar (Jason Kapoor), he makes a desperate offer. If allowed access to information and a computer, Nick will raise the ransom himself, using the stock market and a series of tricky insider trading moves. It’s a great idea for a play.

For the first act, orchestrated with near cinematic attention to detail, the tension rapidly builds. But in the second act, the action shifts to a different kind of dramatic strain, that of time stretching out, as a series of setbacks leads Nick—and all of us watching in the audience—to begin to doubt he’ll ever reach his goal and earn his freedom.

Director Minadakis and his expert team of designers work hard to keep things moving. But it doesn’t all add up. Much of the onstage violence is unconvincing, and the performances, though solid, rarely soar to the degree we’ve come to expect from an MTC production.

Still, there is so much to appreciate here, one should not dismiss or avoid the production for its occasional failures. Because, like Nick working the markets while chained to the wall, The Invisible Hand may not always deliver on its promises, but when it does, it’s a real rush.

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inding Dory is a better film than its predecessor, Finding Nemo. It’s an aquatic Memento. The memory-challenged blue tang Dory (Ellen DeGeneres does the addled fish’s voice) retrieves forgotten images of her childhood. She seeks her longlost parents off the coast of Morro Bay with an everworried Nemo and Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) in pursuit. Brooks’ job is to give the movie some salt, and maybe his best line comes with his frustration at the dithering Dory in a tank full of identical fish, seeking her mom and dad: “She should just pick two!”

What makes Pixar great is the way it casts shadows behind its polychrome colors, contrasting a child’s conflicted urges for safety and adventure. The reefs are a riot of tropically colored corals and anemones, but the ocean now is dirtier, lined with more scrap and wreckage, and Dory gets netted in the plastic rings of a six-pack holder.

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The building where House of Rock stands was once a practice space, known as Rock Star University, for Santa Rosa’s youngest award-winning rock band V² (pronounced “Vee Squared”), made up of twin 12-year-old brothers Vittorio and Vincenzo, whose channeling of classic rock rowdiness earned

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them several Los Angeles Music Awards in 2014.

The building’s potential for a full concert experience persuaded the owners to bring in veteran music producer Freddie Salem to oversee the opening of House of Rock.

“We decided to do something additional [to Rock Star University], and fill a void in the Santa Rosa area,” says Salem.

“There are so many great rooms in Sonoma County, but not as much in Santa Rosa.”

The venue space consists of a main stage area capable of holding between 500 and 600 attendees, a front cafe open during daytime hours and a cutting-edge recording studio that can also stream the live events.

On June 24, House of Rock opens its doors for an inaugural concert with heavy metal marvels Quiet Riot. The next night, the party continues with rock and roll monsters Blue Öyster Cult.

Later this summer, the club hosts San Francisco proto-punks the Tubes, with original lead singer John “Fee” Waybill fronting the group on July 8. Also on deck is British rock band the Babys and metal-centric night with Dokken and L.A. Guns.

House of Rock isn’t only for classic-rock fans, however. Slated for the summer is also a Summer Jazz and Wine series that pairs legendary performers with several participating wineries. That series kicks off with three consecutive nights of jazz, starting on July 22 with saxophonist Nelson Rangell and guitarist Marc Antoine together onstage to perform their crowd-pleasing collaboration.

The next night, July 23, versatile guitarist Peter White teams up with the chart-topping saxophonist Euge Groove.

Wrapping up that jazzy weekend is North Bay favorite Mindi Abair and her band the Boneshakers.

The venue will also host local talent showcases.

“This area is incredibly fertile musically,” Salem says. “And the more the merrier.”

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Five day celebration of the music of Mozart, Schubert and Mendelssohn features acclaimed musicians performing six concerts in Schroeder Hall and a finale concert in Weill Hall with the Santa Rosa Symphony. Jun 2226. $30 and up. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Cotati Jazz Festival

Annual fest brings several bands to Cotati’s downtown park, including the Jason Bodlovich Trio and Lorna K & the Dunes, with wine, beer, food and family fun. Jun 19, 12pm. Free admission. La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Highway, Cotati.

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Sat 6/18 • Doors 8pm • ADV $27 / DOS $32

Jay Farrar Trio

performs songs of Son Volt's “Trace” Mon 6/20 • Doors 6pm • $15

An Evening with Bill Walton “Back From the Dead" Book Signing, Q&A and More Thur 6/23 • Doors 7pm • $ADV 26 / DOS $29

Junior Brown

with TV Mike and the Scarecrows Fri 6/24 • Doors 8pm • $ADV 15 / DOS $17

Deadphish Orchestra

Sat 6/25 • Doors 7pm • $ADV 20 / DOS $22

Mark Karan & Very Special Guests Summer Soul-Stice Celebration

w/ The Jones Gang (formerly Houston Jones) feat Mark Karan on Lead Guitar Sun 6/26 • Doors 8pm • $ADV 30 / DOS $34

Israel Vibrations with SOUL SKA

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Popular variety show celebrates its two-year anniversary with an event titled “Illuminaughty 2: Illuminasty” that features burlesque, circus acts, comedy, poetry and more based on occult and conspiracy theories.

Jun 17, 7pm. $10-$15. Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

3 Doors Down

Multi Platinum Mississippi rock band makes its LBC debut. Jun 21, 8pm. $49 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

MARIN COUNTY Karen Drucker

Singer and songwriter presents a program titled “Women’s Singing: Chanting the Season” with English chants that encourages a singalong evening of community and creativity. Jun 16, 7:30pm. $15-$20. TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.924.4848.

Jay Farrar Trio

Songwriter and founder of both Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt performs with an intimate trio. Jun 18, 9pm. $27-$32.

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

415.388.1100.

Tina Malia

The visionary musical artist performs “Music from the Heart of the World” with an evening concert and afternoon workshop at Yoga Mountain in Fairfax. Jun 18, 8pm and Jun 19, 1:30pm. $25-$40 and up. TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.924.4848.

NAPA COUNTY Justin Hayward

Frontman from the Moody Blues performs a solo show with support from Mike Dawes.

VIP packages available. Jun 17, 8pm. $40-$75. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters

Jun 17, Levi Lloyd. Jun 18, Now & Zen. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.576.7765.

Annie O’s Music Hall

Jun 17, Johnny Sansone with Fillmore Slim and Remedies.

Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders.

120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.542.1455.

Aqus Cafe

Jun 15, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jun 17, 13 Strings and a 2 Dollar Bill. Jun 19, 2pm, Vardo. Jun 22, bluegrass and old time music jam. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Barley & Hops Tavern Jun 17, Ricky Alan Ray. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

707.874.9037.

Bergamot Alley

Jun 21, Aqua Velvets. 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.433.8720.

The Big Easy

Jun 15, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics. Jun 16, the Happys with Columba Livia and Mars Retrograde. Jun 17, the doRian Mode. Jun 18, Snow Angel with the Dollhouses. Jun 19, Miano Jazz Trio. Jun 21, American Alley Cats. Jun 22, the Wednesday Night Big Band. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.4631.

Chroma Gallery

Jun 18, 4pm, KRCB backyard concert with Wendy DeWitt and Kirk Harwood. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Jun 18, 6:30pm, Open Mic Night. Sign-ups required by Jun 16. 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.508.8339.

Coffee Catz

Jun 17, 3:30pm, PR Jazz Duo. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

D’Argenzio Winery

Jun 16, 6pm, LuvPlanet. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.280.4658.

Flamingo Lounge

Jun 17, SugarFoot. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden

Jun 17, New Skye. Jun 18, Laflamme-Lawrence Ensemble. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Green Music Center Jun 18, Berkshire Choral International with the BCI chorus and Santa Rosa Symphony. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall

Jun 19, 4pm, Chanticleer in Sonoma Choral Workshop. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Healdsburg Plaza

Jun 21, 6pm, Soul Fuse. 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

Hey Misstir Bar & Grill Jun 18, the AllwaysElvis Show & Band. 52 Mission Cir, Ste 111, Santa Rosa. 707.978.2395.

Hood Mansion

Jun 17, Funky Fridays with Soul Fuse. 1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.833.6288. www. funkyfridays.info.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Jun 16, Donavon Frankenreiter and Tom Curren. Jun 17, Dixie Giants with the Bootleg Honeys. Jun 18, Diego’s Umbrella and Junk Parlor. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Jun 17, 5pm, Adam Traum. Jun 17, 8pm, Dawn Angelosante and Tony Gibson. Jun 18, 1pm, Dan Martin. Jun 19, 1pm, the Painted Horses. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg

Jun 17, 6pm, Michael Hantman

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and Carol Shumate. Jun 18, 6:30pm, Chris Amberger Trio with Aaron Garner and Louis Sweatt. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Latin Jazz Orchestra. Jun 18, 12pm, Gregory Wolfe’s tribute to Rod Stewart. Jun 19, 1pm, J Silverheels Band. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

Trainwreck Junction. Jun 19, 5pm, Ridgway. Jun 19, 9pm, Sunday Night Blues Jam. 401 Grove St, Sonoma.

707.343.0044.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Jun 17, the Receders. Jun 18, Marshall House. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Jun 17, Stadler Gibbons Band.

Jun 19, 2pm, Cynthia Carr & the Carrtunes. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

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Mystic Theatre

Jun 17, Trap/Bass/Future party with DJ Gabriel Francisco and Clever Alias. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette

Jun 20, 4:20pm, James McMurtry. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Jun 15, Shelley King. Jun 16, Lipbone Redding. Jun 17, Stax City. Jun 18, the Pine Needles.

Jun 19, the Harvest Band. Jun 22, Joe and Vickie Price. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro

Jun 15, Songwriters Showcase Nite. Jun 16, Susan Sutton jazz piano. Jun 17, Blyth Klein Streetwise. Jun 18, Pat Wilder. Jun 19, Levi Lloyd Trio.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

Montgomery Village Shopping Center

Jun 16, 5:30pm, Pete Escovedo

Jun 18, Morgan Heritage and IrieFuse. Jun 21, Junior Brown with TV Mike & the Scarecrowes. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Phoenix Theater

Jun 18, Winds of Plague and Rings of Saturn. 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe

Jun 15, Irish set dancing. Jun 16, the River City Band. Jun 17, 4pm, Jeremy Ferrick. Jun 17, 8:30pm, Bohemian Highway. Jun 18, 3pm, Rob Fox. Jun 19, 5pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. Jun 22, Amy McCarley & Kevin Russell Band. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Jun 18, 5pm, Boney James with Morgan James. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg.

707.431.1533.

Rossi’s 1906

Jun 17, Aqua Nett. Jun 18,

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

Jun 18, Wild Janie Roberts.

131 E First St, Cloverdale.

707.894.9610.

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Sprenger’s Tap Room Jun 18, 6pm, the Restless Sons. 446 B St, Santa Rosa.

707.544.8277.

Subud Hall

Jun 18, Fanna-fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Group. 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.1155.

Whiskey Tip

Jun 16, Jack n Jill. Jun 18, Family Room silent disco. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre

Jun 18, the Box Set Duo with Maurice Tani and Mike Anderson. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Alma del Tango Studio Jun 16, 7pm, Modern Art Quintet. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.459.8966.

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Jun 15, the Marinfidels. Jun 17, Miles Schon Band. Jun 18, Teena Marie tribute with Carmen Jones. Jun 19, 6:30pm, Hot Rod Jukebox. Jun 21, Paul Smith Piano Quartet. Jun 22, Pro Blues Jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

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Jun 18, 7pm, Solatium: Music for Summer Solstice with Marin Baroque. 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. 415.456.3713.

HopMonk Novato

Jun 18, Lavay Smith. Jun 19, 6pm, Griffin House. Jun 22, open mic night with Julia McLane. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

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Jun 15, Panama Jazz Trio. Jun 16, Deborah Winters. Jun 21, Swing Fever. Jun 22, Donna D’Acuti. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Jun 15, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue.

Jun 16, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack.

Jun 17, 5pm, Kelly Peterson Band. Jun 17, 9pm, Tom Finch Trio. Jun 18, Tommy Odetto Group. Jun 19, 4pm, Otis Scarecroe. Jun 19, 8pm, the Days Between. Jun 21, Waldo’s Special. Jun 22, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio

Jun 17, Freddy Clarke. Jun 19, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with the Sun Kings and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Rickey’s

Jun 15, the Jones Gang featuring Mark Karan. Jun 22, Barry Sless. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Jun 17, 6:30pm, Lady D. Jun 18, 6:30pm, SwingSet. Jun 19, 5:30pm, Wall of Rhythm.

250 Entrada Dr, Novato.

415.883.9477.

Menke Park

Sausalito Seahorse

Jun 19, 5pm, Summer Sunday Concerts with Corte Madera Town Band. Redwood Ave and Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160.

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Jun 15, Lender. Jun 16, the Karney Band. Jun 17, Hitsville Soul Sisters with the Optimystics. Jun 18, 5:30pm, Leftcoastspecial Cajun Band.

Jun 19, 4pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society.

Jun 19, 8pm, the Damon LeGall Band. Jun 21, the Weissmen.

Jun 22, Buck Nickles & Loose Change. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Jun 15, Fiver Brown and friends.

Jun 16, Michael LaMacchia Band. Jun 17, Michael Aragon Quartet. Jun 18, Chris Saunders Band. Jun 19, Migrant Pickers and friends. Jun 20, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Jun 22, the Humdinger Band.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino

Jun 15, Bay Tones Trio. Jun 16, Gabrielle Cavassa. Jun 17, Ken Cook Trio. Jun 18, James Henry’s Hands on Fire. Jun 19, J Kevin Durkin. Jun 21, Ken Cook. Jun 22, Jonathan Poretz.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Jun 16, Pasos de Primavera with David Paez and others.

Jun 17, Fleetwood Macrame.

Jun 18, 12:30pm, Brian, Alex and Jack instrumental jazz.

Jun 18, 9pm, DJ Richard Habib. Jun 19, 5pm, Mazacote.

Jun 20, 6pm, Judy Hall. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Jun 16, Robby-Neal Gordon. Jun 17, Chrissy Lynne Band. Jun 18, Mount Vision. Jun 19, Max Gomez. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall Jun 17, Tainted Love. Jun 19, Canopy (Redwood High ensemble). Jun 22, Crossroads Music School concert. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads

Jun 15, Rattlebox. Jun 16, the Terrapin All-Stars with Dave “ABear” Hebert. Jun 17, Top 40 Friday. Jun 19, 12:30pm, Father’s Day Brunch with the Aaron Redner Band. Jun 19, 4pm, Phil Lesh & the Camp Terrapin Family Band. Jun 19, 7:30pm, the Terrapin All-Stars with Grahame Lesh. Jun 20, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. Jun 21, Stu Allen and

friends. Jun 22, Live Band Karaoke with the Terrapin Family Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Tomales Town Hall Jun 18, 6:30pm, the Bootleg Honeys. 27150 Hwy 1, Tomales.

707.878.2006.

Town Center Corte Madera Jun 19, 12pm, Bobby Jo Valentine. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.924.2961.

NAPA COUNTY Ca’ Momi Osteria Jun 18, Jealous Zelig. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards Jun 18, Claudia Russel & Bruce Kaplan. 1245 First St, Napa.

707.254.1922.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Jun 16, the Dave Mathews Band. Jun 17, the Pikeys. Jun 18, Ordinary Sons. Jun 19, DJ Aurelio. Jun 21, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

Goose & Gander Jun 19, 1pm, Free Peoples.

1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

RaeSet Jun 17, 7pm, Gretschkat.

Jun 18, 7pm, Brian Coutch.

Jun 20, 7pm, JourneyDay. Jun 21, Darleen Gardner.

3150 B Jefferson St, Napa.

707.666.9028.

River Terrace Inn Jun 16, Sean Carscadden. Jun 18, Smorgy. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.

Silo’s Jun 15, Michael Annuzzi. Jun 16, Coffee House featuring LoWatters. Jun 17, Brian Coutch Band. Jun 18, the Rhythm Method Four. Jun 22, Savoy featuring Justin Pyne and friends. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Jun 15, David Ranconi. Jun 16, Three on a Match. Jun 17, Fundz Jazz. Jun 18, Party of Three. Jun 19, Tom Duarte. Jun 22, Nate Lopez. 1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

Veterans Memorial Park Jun 17, 6:30pm, Napa City Nights with Rosetown Soul and others. Third and Main St, Napa. www.napacitynights.com.

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Fulton Crossing, “June Art Showing,” displaying new works by studio and visiting artists with previews of Art at the Source open studio artists. 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. 707.536.3305.

Santa Rosa City Hall, “The Vagabond Soul,” Jenner chef-turned artist Robert von Kepner shows his chiaroscurostyled drawings of the human form, done with intricate graphite pencil on paper. Jun 17. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.789.9664.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts, “The Art of the Book,” juried exhibit shows altered books, printmaking and booklike objects. 6pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol.

707.829.4797.

Jun 18

Gallery One, “Lens Point of View,” features four unique photographers with their unusual perspective. 5pm. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma.

707.778.8277.

Marin Society of Artists, “Relationships,” juried member show explores all aspects of relationships. 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael.

415.464.9561.

Jun 19

Paradise Ridge Winery, “Geometric Reflections,” sculptures by 10 artists celebrates 10 years of the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation. 1pm. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463.

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.

Arts Guild of Sonoma

Through Jul 4, “The Invitational,” artworks by local community artists, showing in all mediums. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and SunMon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.996.3115.

Atlas Coffee Company Through Jul 3, “Gary Paintin Solo Art Show,” see robot babes, sneakers, animals wearing hats with sneakers and more. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.1085.

Calabi Gallery

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

Charles M. Schulz Museum

Through Jul 25, “It’s Football, Charlie Brown,” selection of Peanuts comic strips highlights the Gang’s gridiron efforts.

2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

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

Chroma Gallery

Through Jul 24, “The Art of Music,” group show is inspired by the sounds, emotions and sights of music and musicians.

312 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.293.6051.

Dallas A Saunders Artisan Textiles

Through Jul 4, “Magnolia Editions Contemporary Tapestries,” exhibit of woven works by several American artists including Squeak Carnwath and Chuck Close. 275 Hwy 128, Geyserville. Fri-Sun, 11am to 6pm. 707.708.9065.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through Jul 19, “Jill KellerPeters Solo Show,” colorful paintings from the artist display. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Finley Community Center Through Jul 14, “Walls,”

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Arts Events mother-son duo Kathy White and Jess Lee display art that’s both joyful and bold. Shown in conjunction with “Case,” a solo show by oil and watercolor artist Aaron Edmondson.

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.

Graton Gallery

Through Jul 3, “Angles & Curves,” architect Ken Berman’s angular art is contrasted with the mixedmedia fluidity of painter Marylu Downing. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.

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.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts

Through Jul 17, “Clay & Glass Exhibit,” fifth annual show features 13 artists working in the creative mediums with diverse techniques and styles.

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

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.

Joseph Jewell Wines

Through Jul 30, “Wizardsky at the Jewell,” figure painter and visionary artist Richard Wizardsky displays reverseengineered glass paintings on repurposed windows and glass. 6542 Front St, Forestville. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 5.

707.975.4927.

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Through Jul 26, “The North Bay Letterpress Show,” group exhibit features new works.

125 N Main St, Sebastopol.

707.861.3904.

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

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. SatSun, 11 to 4. 707.874.2100.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Harry Belafonte The Head and The Heart Neko Case / k.d. lang / Laura Veirs Trampled By Turtles The Wood Brothers Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones Ruthie Foster Chris Smither Elephant Revival Calexico Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers Eric Bibb Mike + Ruthy Band Joe Craven & The Sometimers Blame Sally Eilen Jewell Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore Las Cafeteras Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! Misner & Smith Poor Man’s Whiskey The Brothers Comatose Achilles Wheel Jack Tempchin Carolyn Wonderland Keith Greeninger + more

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Through Jul 10, “Songs from the Sea,” juried show celebrates the magnificence of the sea with visual expressions in all media. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Redwood Cafe

Through Jul 12, “Lynn Hennessy Solo Show,” Sonoma County artist displays acrylic abstract paintings. Reception, Jun 14 at 6pm. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Open daily.

707.795.7868.

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

Through Jul 28, “The Vagabond Soul,” 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 at 5pm. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.789.9664.

Sonoma Community Center

Through Jul 1, “intro | Spectate,” display of works

by Sonoma Ceramics resident artist Brittany Rea. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. Daily, 7:30am to 11pm. 707.938.4626.

Steele Lane Community Center

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.

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.

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 Jul 30, “Transformation,” Bibby Gignillit’s collage works feature bold colors and whimsical geometric shapes. Reception, Jun 25 at 1pm. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Corte Madera Library

Through Jul 7, “Found Sculpture,” photography exhibit by Joseph Bacon draws inspiration from the familiar and reveals the beauty in the everyday. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

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.

The Image Flow

Through Jul 29, “As the Allure Fades,” photographs by Jay Ruland. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569.

MarinMOCA

Through Jul 17, “Summer National Juried Exhibition,” features contemporary artists from around the nation and includes sculpture, paintings and photography with a strong emphasis on abstract explorations. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; SatSun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Jul 29, “Selected Realism,” group exhibition of works on canvas featuring Regina Case, Jon Francis and others. 301 Caledonia St,

Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center

Through Jun 30, “Shadowcatcher,” collection of photogravure images by Edward S Curtis from the collection of Neil C Schauf.

6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

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.

Toby’s Gallery

Through Jun 30, “Latino Photography Project,” presented by Gallery Route One’s artists in the schools program. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

Two Bird Cafe

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

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

415.488.0528.

NAPA COUNTY 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.

Comedy Comedy in Mill Valley Plaza

Master of ceremonies Brian Copeland hosts an evening of fun with comedians Laurie Kilmartin, Greg Behrendt and Natasha Muse. Jun 15, 6:30pm.

Free admission. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

The Dude Bra Tour

Hilarious standup Kate Willett and musician Rachel Lark bring their West Coast tour to Sonoma County. Jun 15, 7pm. $13. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

The Last Late Night Show

One-of-a-kind 90 minute comedic adventure ponders what a late night talk show

Events Father’s Day at the Museum

All fathers receive free Museum admission on Father’s Day. Jun 19. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show Classic cars and exciting autos come together in a familyfriendly event. Jun 19, 10am.

Free. V Marketplace, 6525 Washington St, Yountville.

Grand Opening of Healdsburg Center for Animals

Ribbon cutting ceremony and afternoon event lets you explore the shelter, learn about programs, enjoy food from the Pasta King and hear music by the Ricky Ray Band. Kids can get in on the fun with face painting and art activities. Jun 18, 12pm.

Free. Healdsburg Center for Animals, 555 Westside Rd, Healdsburg. 707.577.1908.

Phoenix Pro Wrestling Pro wrestling takes the stage for a family-friendly night of action. Jun 17, 8pm. $2$10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic

Watch a colorful collection of balloons launch into the air at dawn, and enjoy kids activities, local food, craft vendors and tethered balloon rides. Jun 18-19, 6:30am. $5-$10/ kids under 6 are free. Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd, Windsor.

Sonoma-Marin Fair

Annual boogie features livestock, food, exhibits, carnival rides and concerts from Tower of Power, LeAnn Rimes and others. Jun 22-26. $10-$15 admission.

Petaluma Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. sonoma-marinfair.org.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service

Participate in center restoration projects. Third Wed

of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon.

415.388.2524.

Bilingual Nature Hike Easy to moderate walk is perfect for families. Jun 18, 10am. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Bohemia Hiker Series

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

Registration is required.

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

Full Moon Hike

Bring a flashlight and your sense of adventure. Jun 18, 7pm. $10. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Full Moon Kayaking Adventure

A leisurely paddle into the sunset on the tranquil Tomales Bay. Jun 19, 6:30pm. $140$160. Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, ptreyes. org.

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.

707.874.1557.

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.

Interstellar Journey

Learn about the constellations and other wonders of our universe. Jun 18, 8pm. $60$80. Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, ptreyes. org.

iRead on the Ridge

Outdoor literary adventure geared towards young children ages 2-6 and their families/ caregivers features hike, nature gamed and reading aloud. Jun 22, 10am. Healdsburg Ridge, Arabian Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.org.

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iRead Outside Kickoff

Event includes book giveaways, garden fun and information about LandPaths’ exciting new summer outings series for young children. Jun 17, 1pm.

Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa, landpaths.org.

OPEN STUDIO EVENT

Join rangers and a few of our experienced local anglers on Father’s Day weekend to learn the secrets and tricks of the trade when fishing from a pier.

Jun 18, 10am. Paradise Beach Park, 3450 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, marincountyparks.org.

You are invited to attend on Friday June 17, 5–8pm our Monthly OPEN STUDIO EVENT & LIVE MUSIC by Jason Wright, FlamencoGuitarrista.

Plant Nursery Work Day

Gallery Open Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Pier Fishing

Volunteer at the Sonoma Garden Park. Thurs, 9am.

Sonoma Ecology Center, 20 E Spain St, Sonoma.

707.996.0712.

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Pug Sundays

A gathering of pugs, pug owners and pug lovers. Third Sun of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Dog Park, Bayfront Park, Mill Valley.

Stewardship Workday at Bohemia

Lend a hand to nature and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Registration is required. Jun 17, 9am. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, landpaths.org.

Stewardship Workday at Healdsburg Ridge

Lend a hand to remove invasive plant species and clean the open space preserve.

Jun 15, 9am. Healdsburg Ridge, Arabian Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.org.

Downtown Upstairs Comedy Presents

Stand up Comedy show starring

Juan Carlos

SAt Jun 25 8pm $15 at JuanCarlos.biz $20 door

plus special guest Larry “Bubbles” Brown at El Palomar Mexican Restaurant 623 4th St, Santa ROsa

Summer Nature Camp

Campers up to 12 years old get an unforgettable wildlife experience, including live animal visits from rescued wildlife ambassadors, animalthemed games, nature crafts, hikes and more. Through Aug 12. $160-$330/week. WildCare, 76 Albert Park Ln, San Rafael.

415.453.1000.

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Film The Clean Bin Movie

Join the City of San Rafael’s Green Initiatives for a screening of the awardwinning film that takes a light-hearted approach to the serious topic of waste. Jun 15, 7pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

from local filmmakers. Jun 22, 8:30pm. Free. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

Sweet Bean

Japanese film follows the manager of a pancake stall who meets a sympathetic elderly woman looking for work. A taste of her homemade bean jelly starts a relationship about more than just street food. Jun 18, 4pm. $10. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

CULT Film Series

The series revisits two of 1986’s best comedies, screening “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Back to School” back-to-back. Jun 16, 7pm. $10.

Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.525.8909.

Field of Dreams

Lark Theater’s Family Film Series screens the heartwarming baseball film for Father’s Day. Jun 19, 3pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Healdsburg Flix Mix Short Film Festival

First annual juried event features 27 international films screened over three nights.

Jun 17-19, 8pm. $10-$25. Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

The Maltese Falcon

The 1941 noir thriller starring Humphrey Bogart screens as part of the Classic Films on the River series. Jun 19, 5:30pm.

Rio Theater, 20396 Bohemian Hwy, Monte Rio. 707.865.0913.

Marin Country Mart Movie Night

Gather friends and family to enjoy a classic film on the green throughout the summer.

Wed, 6pm. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Food & Drink All You Can Eat Shrimp Feed

Three courses of shrimp include shrimp and olive salad, shrimp jambalaya and peel and eat shrimp. Beverages available for purchase. Also includes a silent auction. Jun 18, 5:30pm. $35. Scottish Rite Center, 600 Acacia Ln, Santa Rosa. 707.782.0592.

The Art of Backcountry Cooking

Learn to pack and use the perfect outdoor kitchen for any adventure. Jun 19, 11am. $40-$60. Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, ptreyes. org.

Campo de Encanto Pisco Dinner

Join chefs Casey and Patrick, bar manager Alec and Encanto El Presidente Walter Moore for a special 5-course dinner, pairing an Encanto Pisco cocktail with each dish. Jun 21, 6pm. $95. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.433.7222.

Grill 116

Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the film’s ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Grilled foods paired with wine and scenic views are on display at participating wineries throughout Graton, Sebastopol and Forestville. See www. tasteroute116.com for details.

Jun 18. $35-$45. Taste Route 116, Wineries along Hwy 116, Sebastopol.

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Mind Reels

Community event for all to share in. Third Fri of every month. $5-$10. Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center, 255 W Napa St, Sonoma.

415.412.8570.

Out Here at SHED

Screening party of short films

A traditional Filipino feast with cultural exhibit and music benefits the Center for Babaylan Studies. Advanced tickets required. Jun 18, 4pm. $15-$35. Odd Fellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa, babaylan.net.

Maitres Cuisiniers de France Dinner

Special 4-course dinner honors three Maître Cuisinier de France-one of the foremost international honors bestowed on a French chef-Roland Passot, Joel Guillon and Fabrice Marcon. Jun 22, 7pm. $100. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

Summer Culinary Adventure with Chef Perry Hoffman

Luncheon and workshop focuses on the best California ingredients. Jun 18, 10am. $110.

Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Taste of Howell Mountain

Over 40 wineries pour their finest with food pairings, live music, silent auctions and more. Jun 18, 12pm. $150. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St Helena.

707.967.3993.

Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Photography for Teens: Photographing Our World Teens can explore the concepts of what makes visual content strong and how to capture images that are as dynamic as the world around us.

Jun 20-24. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley.

415.388.3569.

Summer Classes for Kids

Take classes in cartooning, art, iPad moviemaking, LEGO animation, and even ice skating. Also features a Youth Volunteer Program for children ages 12 and 13. Pre-registration required. Through Aug 12. $32 and up. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

Writing Workshop with Marin Poet Laureate Prartho Sereno

Unique dining series explores the terroir, history, traditions and tastes of our region with guests Lou and Susan Preston.

Jun 16, 7pm. $115. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

For kids and teens entering grades 6-12 interested in exploring memoir and fiction writing methods, including using art and music as prompts. Wed, Jun 22, 4pm.

Corte Madera Library. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

For Kids

Lectures

Benedettiville Songs & Stories

In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh

Taste of Place with Preston Farm & Winery

Jun 16, 10:30am. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books, 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

707.578.8938. Jun 21, 10:30am.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.762.0563.

Fanwar Summer Camp

Live action role playing day camp for students. Through Jun 17. $250. Willard Libby Park, Valentine Ave and Pleasant Hill Ave N, Sebastopol.

7075694859.

Kids Night at the Museum

After-hours fun for the little ones includes pizza dinner, games, art, crafts and cartooning. Jun 18, 5pm. $25-$32. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

Marin Theatre Summer Camp

For grades K through 12, spend the summer developing your passion for theater. Jun 20-Aug 12. Marin Theatre

CRITIC’S CHOICE

Through photographs and stories, discover why van Gogh’s life story and aesthetic vision endure today with author and photographer Michael Saint James. Jun 18, 11am. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo.

415.258.4656.

Ronald Searle’s America

Learn about one of Europe’s greatest cartoonists, Ronald Searle, as presented by author and scholar Matt Jones. Jun 18, 2pm. Included in museum admission. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

Synchronicity

Sky Nelson-Isaacs discusses synchronicities and presents a model based on fundamental laws in mainstream physics to help understand these mysterious events. Jun 22, 7pm.

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Welcome to Benedettiville

Song and storytelling couple embark on tour Husband-and-wife team Gio and Jen Benedetti are masters of blending music, stories and puppet shows while captivating the attention and energy of their young listeners.

Gio and Jen are both educators and veteran performers. Gio has a second life as the bassist for the Brothers Comatose and Toast Machine, and Jen has spent much of her life performing in musical theater and rock bands. “Going to see Benedettiville is like taking imagination vitamins,” says Jen. After a touring stint in California, Benedettiville will be headed up to Canada in July to share their music and fun on an international level. In addition to their live performances, Benedettiville releases a bimonthly storytelling podcast, and is scheduled to release an album this fall. A storybook inspired by the shows may also be in the near future.

Benedettiville perform Thursday, June 16, at Copperfield's in Santa Rosa; Tuesday, June 21, at Copperfield's in Petaluma; and Wednesday, June 29, at Copperfield's in Sebastopol. 10:30am. Free, recommended for ages three to seven. They also perform June 23–26 at the Kate Wolf Music Festival in Laytonville. benedettiville.com.

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Tangled Web: Plankton, Plastics & Us Make your own plastic free artwork and discover more

about the massive food web of the San Francisco Bay and where we fit in. Jun 18, 11:30am.

Bay Model Visitor Center,

2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.3871.

Victoria Kirby interprets a fascinating and eclectic collection of American history currently on display at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.

Jun 21, 2pm. Free. Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho St, Sausalito.

415.289.4117.

Jun 20, 7:30pm, “Barkskins” with Annie Proulx, Pulitzer Prize-winner reads, hosted

by Book Passage and Kanbar Center. $45. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.444.8000.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books

Jun 15, 2pm, “Move!” with Lolly & YoYo. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Readers’ Books

Readings Annex Wine Bar

Jun 18, 6pm, “Prodigal Father Wayward Son” with Sam Keen.

Free. 865 W Napa St, Sonoma 707.938.7779.

Beringer Vineyards

Jun 18, 11am, “Cheese & Wine” with Janet Fletcher, features pairing seminar and tasting.

Acopy of the book is included. $40-$50. 2000 Main St, St Helena 866.708.9463.

Book Passage

Jun 16, 1:30pm, “Move!” with Lolly & YoYo. Jun 16, 7pm, “Green-Light Your Book” with Brooke Warner. Jun 17, 6pm, “Everland” with Wendy Spinale.

Jun 17, 7pm, “Erotic Integrity” with Claudia Six. Jun 20, 7pm, “Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer” with Arthur Lubow. Jun 21, 1pm, “Hogs Wild” with Ian Frazier. Jun 21, 7pm, “The Course of Love” with Alain de Botton. Jun 22, 1pm, “Love Wins” with Jim Obergefell.

Jun 22, 7pm, “Finding Fontainebleau” with Thad Carhart. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Calistoga Inn & Brewery

Jun 16, 6pm, “All the Winters After” with Sere Prince Halverson. 1250 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.4101.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Jun 21, 6pm, “The Book of Speculation” with Erika Swyler, a Debut Brews event hosted

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

New Om World

Jun 18, 12pm, “Yogalosophy for Inner Strength” with Mandy Ingber. 67 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.891.3764.

Novato Copperfield’s Books

Jun 19, 10am, Scholastic Reading Summer Road Trip. 999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.

Jun 18, 2pm, “Tiller North” and “Because” with Rosa Lane and Nina Lindsay, presented by Sixteen Rivers Press. Free. Jun 22, 6:30pm, “The Girls” with Emma Cline. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

Sweetwater Music Hall Jun 20, 7pm, “Back from the Dead” with Bill Walton, in conversation with KNBR’s Murph & Mac. $15. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley 415.388.1100.

The Magic Flute

Production of Mozart’s final masterwork is filled with laughter, adventure, romance and glorious music that’s perfect for the whole family.

Through Jun 26. $40. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

Rose in America

A quasi-realistic, semi-serious comedy about the collision of four generations of activists is presented by San Francisco’s AlterTheater. Jun 22-Jul 3.

West Coast Arts Foundation, 1554 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.453.0552.

The Three Musketeers

Theater

Pegasus Theater Company presents a family-friendly, swashbuckling adaptation of the classic tale, packed with romance and action. Jun 17-26. $18-$25. Riverkeeper Park, 16153 Main St, Guerneville.

800.838.3006.

Anna in the Tropics

Venus in Furs

Ross Valley Players present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama set in a 1929 Cuban cigar factory. Through Jun 19. $14-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.456.9555.

The sexy and suspenseful Broadway hit gets a short run from Sonoma Arts Live.

Jun 16-19. $15-$40. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. www. sonomaartslive.org.

Bottle Shock: Uncorked

The Mountain Play outdoor theater experience presents the Tony Award-winning musical classic for its 103rd season. Through Jun 19. $20-$40. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.383.1100.

San Francisco’s Fogg Theatre Company hosts a red carpet gala benefit to announce the premiere dates of their upcoming new musical “Bottle Shock” and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. Jun 18, 6:30pm. $225.

Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa, foggtheatre.org.

Broadway Under the Stars

Transcendence Theatre Company’s award-winning series kicks off with “This Magic Moment,” featuring stage and screen stars performing classic Broadway tunes and contemporary hits. Includes pre-show music and food and wine vendors. Jun 17-Jul 3. $42 and up. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 877.424.1414.

The Invisible Hand

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar’s provocative drama examines how fanatical devotion can have devastating

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consequences. Through Jun 26. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.5208.

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When The Rain Stops Falling The globe-spanning, multigenerational theatrical storytelling experience is presented by Roustabout Theater Ensemble. Jun 17-25. $20-$25. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

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Grass Fed Should livestock eat cannabis?

BY PHILLIP SMITH

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s marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, pot people are growing more and more creative in novel uses for the plant. We’ve seen edibles of all stripes, oils and tinctures, cannabis beers and spirits, superpotent THC oils, and more.

We’ve even seen stems and leaves used as pig feed, but whether pot as hog slop—or any other animal feed, for that matter—has a future remains to be seen.

Susannah Gross, who farms north of Seattle, supplemented the diet of four pigs with plant leavings courtesy of medical marijuana grower Matt McAlman during the last four months of their lives, and she said they ended up 20 to 30 pounds heavier than other pigs from the same litter that didn’t get the “special” feed.

“They were eating more, as you can imagine,” she said.

Gross wasn’t the only one imputing special qualities to the

grass-fed pigs. William von Schneidau of Bill the Butcher, an upscale shop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, butchered and cooked up the hogs, holding a “Pot Pig Gig” at the market, where he served up the pork as part of a five-course meal.

“Some say the meat seems to taste more savory,” he said.

The bacon had a “smooth and mellow” taste, said Gross’ husband, Jeremy.

And grower McAlman was having visions of pot-fed everything. “We can have pot chickens, pot pigs, grass-fed beef,” he dreamed.

Alas, it has yet to materialize.

The Pot Pig Gig was in 2013 and turned out to be a one-off event, Bill the Butcher went broke, and all seems to be quiet on the marijuana-as-animal-feed front.

Part of the reason is fear the practice won’t pass muster with health authorities. Neither the FDA nor USDA made any noise about the pot-fed pigs, but that’s most likely because it was a onetime deal. But either the feds or state authorities could step in to prevent the use of pot grow leftovers as animal feed if the practice appeared to be taking off.

That’s because they can point to research suggesting that THC contained in the grow leftovers could, in theory, be passed on to the consumer. The European Food Safety Authority has found that adding even small amounts of hemp seeds or leaves can cause enough THC to accumulate in the milk of dairy cows to pass it on to consumers. That leaves American cattle farmers skittish about using even hemp seed, let alone marijuana grow leftovers.

Will we ever see cannabis-fed carne asada or bud-derived bacon?

Only the fullness of time will tell.

Meanwhile, consuming the weed first should make the meat all the tastier, even if it isn’t from pot-fed livestock.

Phillip Smith is editor of the AlterNet Drug Reporter and author of the Drug War Chronicle.

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For the week of June 15

ARIES (March 21–April 19) The coming months will be a favorable time to boost your skills as a cagey warrior. I don’t mean you should push people around and get into lots of fights. Rather, the goal is for you to harness your aggressiveness constructively and to wield your willpower with maximum grace. In the face of fear, you will not just be brave, but brave and crafty. You’ll refrain from forcing storylines to unfold before they’re ready, and you’ll rely on strategy and good timing instead of brute strength and the decree “Because I said so.” Now study this counsel from the ancient Chinese statesman Zhuge Liang, also known as Crouching Dragon: “The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.”

next 15 months, you will have an unprecedented chance to materialize a fantasy you’ve harbored for years. Essential to your efforts will be a capacity to summon more ambition than you ever have before.

I’m not talking about the grubby self-promotion that typically passes for ambition, however. Arrogant selfimportance and selfish posturing will not be part of your winning formula. Rather, the kind of ambition I’m referring to is a soaring aspiration that seeks the best and highest not just for yourself but for everyone whose life you touch. I mean the holy hunger that drives you to express impeccable integrity as you seek to master the tasks you came to Earth to accomplish.

Get started!

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

Everything you do in the coming days should be imbued with the intention of enhancing the Flow. It’s high time to identify where the energy is stuck, and then get it unstuck. You have a sacred mandate to relieve the congestion . . . to relax the tweaks . . . to unravel the snarls if you can, or simply cut through them if necessary. You don’t need to tell anyone about your secret agenda. Just go about your business with zealous diligence and unflagging purpose. If it takes more effort than you wished, so be it. If your progress seems maddeningly gradual, keep the faith.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

GEMINI (May 21–June 20)

Have you ever made a fool of yourself while trying to fulfill your deepest yearnings? I hope so. If you haven’t, your yearnings probably aren’t deep enough. Most of us, on multiple occasions, have pursued our longings for connection with such unruly intensity that we have made foggy decisions and engaged in questionable behavior. That’s the weird news. The good news is that now and then, the impulse to leave our safety zone in a quest to quench our deepest yearnings can actually make us smarter and more effective. I believe this is one of those times for you.

My long-term predictions for the next 15 months are a blend of hopeful optimism and a reasonable interpretation of the astrological omens. Here we go: 1. You will have an excellent chance to smooth and soothe the rough spots in your romantic karma. 2. You will outgrow any addiction you might have to frustrating connections.

3. Unrequited love will either be requited, or else you’ll become bored with the futile chase and move on. 4.

You’ll be challenged to either refresh and reinvent an existing intimacy, or else get shrewd enough not to repeat past mistakes in a new intimacy. 5. You will have an abundance of good ideas about how to install the theme of smart fun at the heart of your strongest alliances.

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I nominate these to be your words to live by in the coming days, Cancerian. Have open-hearted fun as you go in search of mysterious and impossible secrets!

I’m confident you will track them down—especially if you’re willing to be lost.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Your homework is to write a story about the life you’re going to live between now and next April. The length of this predictive tale should be at least three pages, although it’s fine if you produce more. Here are some meditations to lubricate the flow of your imagination. 1. What three questions would you love to have answered during the next 42 weeks? 2. Of the numerous adventures that might be fun to explore, which are the two that would be most consistently energizing? 3. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about your attitude or revamp about your life? 4. What new privilege will you have earned by April 2017?

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) According to an old Chinese proverb, if you want to get rich, you must have a nickname. My meditations on your future suggest that this curious formula may have some validity. The next 15 months will be a favorable time to attend to the groundwork that will ultimately increase your wealth. And your luck in doing this work is likely to be oddly good if you add a frisky tweak to your identity—such as a zesty new nickname, for example.

I suggest you stay away from clichés like Ace or Vixen or Sharpie, as well as off-putting ironic monikers like Poker Face and Stonewall. Instead, gravitate toward lively choices like Dazzler, FluxLuster, Hoochie-Coochie or FreeBorn.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

During the

During the next 15 months, composting should be a primary practice, as well as a main metaphor. If you have been lazy about saving leftover scraps from your kitchen and turning them into fertilizer, now is an excellent time to intensify your efforts. The same is true if you have been lax about transforming your pain into useful lessons that invigorate your lust for life. Be ever-alert for opportunities to capitalize on junk, muck and slop.

Find secret joy in creating unexpected treasure out of old failures and wrong turns.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) During the next 13 months, what can you do to enhance your ability to be the boss of yourself? What practices can you engage in on a daily basis that will build your potency and authority and clout? How can you gain access to more of the helpers and resources you need to carry out your life’s master plan? These are excellent questions to ask yourself every day between now and July 2017. It’s time to find or create your ultimate power spot.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) The prison population in the United States is over 2 million, more than twice what it was in 1990. In contrast, Canada keeps about 41,000 people in jail, Italy 52,000 and France 66,000. That’s the bad news. The good news, at least for you and your tribe, is that a relatively small percentage of you will be incarcerated during the next 15 months. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Aquarians all over the world will specialize in liberation. Not only will you be extra ethical, not only will you be skillful at evading traps, you will also be adept at emancipating yourself from your own delusions and limitations. Congratulations in advance! It’s time to start singing some new freedom songs.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) The English

word “catharsis” is derived from the ancient Greek katharsis, which was a technical medical term that meant “purgation” or “purification,” as in flushing out the bowels. Aristotle converted katharsis into a metaphor that described how a drama performed in the theater could “clean out” the emotions of spectators. These days, catharsis may refer to any event that precipitates a psycho-spiritual renewal by building up and then releasing tension. I foresee at least one of these strenuous blessings in your immediate future.

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