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Priorities I could not help but laugh when I saw the headline in the Press Democrat, “SR Square Project Upsets Business.” Uh, yeah . . . But business owners already knew that when they (though not all of them) said yes to this project. Why write about it? Quit your freaking crying.

the people who need shelter and/or maybe buy some buses with showers to help them out. What is wrong with this picture? Spending millions to make our downtown prettier than Sonoma and Healdsburg and spending little money for those who need it the most. Seems to me our city leaders have got their heads up their you-know-whats.

I am crying for the homeless who need our help. The $9.2 million our great city leaders decided to spend on this project could have gone to do something for

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Go Greens Thanks to Ari LeVaux for the nice plug for chickories (“Bitter Is Better,” July 6)!

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The best-tasting leaf chickories and radicchios mature during cool or cold weather. Low temperatures reduce bitterness and a bit of frost adds some

sweetness (starches turn to sugar for natural anti-freeze), resulting in delightfully complex flavors and a crisp texture that makes these the very best winter salads.

Seeds for the slower to mature types that head up like radicchios can be sown now through mid-August, but the faster to mature leaf chickories can be sown in September. I sow escarole and endive seeds in late September for harvest in February and March, when there is little else “new” in the garden.

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I Heart Santa Rosa It has been one year since we finally made the leap from our urban life to Santa Rosa. While we were excited, we were also apprehensive, as my wife had grown up in London and we had both spent much of our adult lives in big cities.

What if it was too quiet, what if we felt alone and alienated or even discriminated against as lesbians, what if we didn’t fit in? How unfounded our worries were.

As we settled in, every store we frequented had people going out of their way to help us. At every restaurant we’d meet people who welcomed us to Santa Rosa and gave us suggestions for places to go and new restaurants to try. We saw the river otters at Lake Ralphine, we learned so much about plants at the Luther Burbank Gardens, we were amazed by McDonald Avenue on Halloween, we walked Hartley Drive admiring Christmas lights and took a free carriage ride through Railroad Square, we viewed local artists at SOFA open studios, and we danced with a crowd to a Rod Stewart cover band at Montgomery Village.

We fell in love with Santa Rosa and it’s people again and again, and we can’t wait for what the next year in Santa Rosa brings.

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Proposition 64 divides stakeholders in California BY HEZEKIAH ALLEN

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n 2016 we’ve arrived at a broad consensus: cannabis prohibition has failed. It has been a costly failure that has produced severe environmental and social impacts. It is time to end prohibition and allow adults to use cannabis.

This consensus is why so many people are surprised to learn that leaders in cannabis policy are deeply divided on Proposition 64. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) is an extensive initiative, more than 60 pages in total. It is a detailed legislative proposal, but the voters will vote on it—all or nothing. Still, there are many details that are cause for concern.

A simple vote to authorize adults to possess and consume cannabis while relying on the Legislature for the details would seem a sure thing. Unfortunately, that is not what AUMA offers.

Instead, Proposition 64 takes a very different approach to regulating commercial cannabis than current law. The initiative is decidedly more friendly to big business and will lead to rapid consolidation of the industry. This is an avoidable and undesirable outcome. In fact, according to the Pathways Report published by a Blue Ribbon Commission chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, “the goal should be to prevent the growth of a large, corporate marijuana industry dominated by a small number of players.”

Yet buried in the pages of the proposition is a specific change to the licensing framework. In just a handful of words, the AUMA creates a new cultivation license with no limit on the scale of cultivation, effectively repealing protections for small farms that were enacted by the state Legislature.

This November, California voters will be forced to give a simple answer to a very complicated proposal. While the opposition is being led by the traditional law enforcement and “reefer madness” types, stakeholders throughout the state are deeply divided.

California is ready to end prohibition. It will be interesting to see if Propositions 64’s billionaire backers can convince voters that the AUMA is the right way to achieve that goal.

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NOT SO FAST Cannabis legalization may be at hand, but pot

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Just Say Slow Grower groups skeptical about legalization ballot measure BY TOM GOGOLA

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he architects and defenders of Proposition 64, the upcoming statewide referendum that would legalize adult cannabis use in California, say that they’ve gone to great lengths to address concerns expressed by the medical-cannabis community, which is split on the question of adult legalization.

“We are neutral with concerns, and leaning toward ‘oppose,’” says Hezekiah Allen, chair and executive director of the Emerald Growers Association. Allen heads up the state’s leading cannabis trade-advocacy group, which sees the legalization initiative as a threat to the small-time growers who have dominated the state’s cannabis economy for generations. But why? (Read Allen’s Open Mic, p7.)

Defenders of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) say the referendum takes into account the

Emerald Growers’ push to make sure that California remains a small-farm-focused marketplace that’s not overrun by big corporate players in the so-called Green Rush already underway.

Jason Kinney is the Sacramento-based spokesperson for the AUMA and says the language of the referendum sets out numerous protections designed to protect small-scale growers from overly aggressive acts of capitalism. He notes, via email, that the AUMA protects farmers by delaying the issuance

of large cultivation permits for the first five years after Proposition 64 is enacted, “allowing small growers to establish themselves in the market.”

Any large-scale grows that emerge, says Kinney, “will be subject to similar restrictions on vertical integration as contained in the medical marijuana legislation, meaning largescale cultivators cannot also be distributors of marijuana.”

The AUMA also gives state cannabis regulators the power to deny licenses or license renewals if those efforts lead to the “creation or maintenance of unlawful monopoly power,” Kinney notes, and the referendum also bans any cannabis producer from undercutting the competition by offering product at below-market costs—while also giving licensing priority to existing medical-marijuana businesses.

And it aims to protect smalltime growers’ particular brands by requiring the new cannabis bureaucracy to “establish appellations of origin for marijuana grown or cultivated in a particular California county.”

But even as the AUMA offers assurances to the existing marijuana industry in California— and requires that California universities study whether further protections are needed to prevent monopolies or anti-competitive behavior—Allen emphasizes that it doesn’t address a key concern.

“Anti-competitive practices are not the same as consolidation,” Allen says, adding that the authors of the AUMA “skirted around the issue of consolidation” and only inserted the fiveyear-rule after lobbying from California growers who were firmly in the “no” camp before that fix. What’s the point of anticompetitive language in the AUMA if there’s nothing to stop entrepreneurs from buying out small farms—especially if the price of cannabis drops once pot is legal?

It was a big enough fight, Allen says, to get the architects of the AUMA to go along with the fiveyear roadblock to large operators encroaching on small-time

encouraging for myself and many members is if the proponents of AUMA looked at the impacts at the local level and see how this works in local government, how does it work for local operators.”

Logan says that part of the problem with the AUMA is that adult legalization wasn’t taken on as a legislative agendaitem in Sacramento. “Because it’s a proposed initiative from businessmen, it really hasn’t taken into account how this would benefit the existing economy in California, with the exception of saying ‘We’ll give you tax income,’” Logan says.

She adds that she’s been hearing concerns about the AUMA and what it might mean if California voters reject it, in light of broader efforts to get the American government to entirely deschedule cannabis from its current Schedule I status (no medical value whatsoever)— and avoid a Schedule II reclassification that could lead to a Big Pharma takeover of cannabis medicine. In that context, the proposed AUMA might have had a stronger national influence on pot policy if it had emerged from a publicpolicy debate and vote.

“If California didn’t vote for it because of public safety, or environmental, economic [concerns], I believe that the Democratic community that supports legalization in California—it would be introduced as a bill in the Legislature and it would be done right,” Logan says. “It would go through the committee process and would lead to strong legislation.”

And an adult-use bill written in Sacramento would have gone a long way toward limiting disparities and confusion where cannabis law intersects with, for example, state law around water use, she says. If voters do indeed usher in adult legalization—and about two-thirds of Californians say they support it—“I guarantee that there will be ‘clean-up’ legislation,” says Allen, as he cites “a tremendous amount of inconsistencies” between existing state law and the AUMA.

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to consolidate in Colorado; they just had consumers.”

As the AUMA moves toward a vote in November, California stakeholders are arguing over what comprises a small farm, in order to protect them. “We like an acre or less,” Allen says. “But what exactly is a small farm is a very bitter divide.”

Allen says it’s tough for him to see how his membership could come to support the AUMA. “To get them in the support column would require a heavy lift from the industry that has not been forthcoming. There would have to be a firm commitment within the industry that there’s no place in California” for large-scale grows.

“The closer to November we get, the more open this fight will be. Folks who support the AUMA have to own up that they are supporting consolidation,” Allen says.

Tawnie Logan is executive director of the Sonoma County Growers’ Alliance and a contributor to the Bohemian’s weekly pot column, the Nugget.

Logan’s organization is neutral on the AUMA as she highlights the “too soon” aspect of adult legalization, which has emerged just as cannabis growers and others in the industry are getting up to speed about new regulations under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, “and most local governments around the state barely understand it, let alone the operators who have to learn a complex set of rules—that’s a very big, daunting task, to say the least. And when you add adult use that has add-ons and some lack of clarity on how it impacts local economies and local efforts, it just complicates the matter.”

Logan says her group might look more favorably on the AUMA if it were more tuned into the specifics of how adult legalization would play out at the hyperlocal level, where raids are still common and the gray-area legality of cannabis remains in flux because of the long-standing federal scheduling of it as a dangerous drug with no medical value.

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farmers’ land and product. Before the timeline was added, it created an “immediate strong-oppose position” when the AUMA was being hashed out.

Small-operators’ concerns are addressed in 2015’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, which Allen describes as a groundbreaking medicalcannabis effort that was the first in the nation “to disrupt vertical integration” and limit the size of commercial grows. Contrary to other states that have dabbled with medical-cannabis laws, “California went in a very populist direction,” he says. “This is the most small-business-friendly cannabis-regulatory framework in the nation, and we’d like to see this regulatory model reverberate nationally.”

Other states that have taken steps to legalize or decriminalize medical cannabis, says Allen, have gone in the opposite direction as California and “encouraged verticalization and consolidation.”

Allen says California needs to remain the bulwark against rampaging corporate interests as other states consider medical or adult-use initiatives of their own.

There are already efforts at consolidation “in every segment of the marketplace,” Allen says.

Just last week Scotts MiracleGro announced a $500 million investment in the cannabis industry in order to kick-start that company’s flat profits.

Other states don’t provide much in the way of a useful comparison for California, with its large and diverse population—and as a historical exporter of much of the nation’s weed. The Green Rush has arrived in Colorado with numerous large-scale grows, but Allen says a comparative analysis between California’s AUMA and Colorado’s experiment with adult legalization is beside the point, and not just because of population and demographic differences.

Before legalization, Allen notes, Colorado got 70 percent of its cannabis from California.

“There is a huge pre-existing business in California,” says Allen. “They didn’t have a market

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CHOP SOOEY The Fantasy Hong King Style BBQ specializes in the smoky-sweet meats of southern China.

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New Petaluma restaurant a rare outpost of Hong Kong– style barbecue BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY

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he common wisdom used to go something like this: the tackier, more exaggerated a Chinese restaurant’s name, the better the food.

Words like “Best,” “Royal” and “Happy” dominated the scene, complete with iridescent signs and bold fonts, oblivious to current typography trends.

These days, tacky seems to be in decline as discreet titles, ironically kitschy interiors and more trend-conscious menus are the new norm. What to make, then, of Petaluma’s new Fantasy Hong Kong Style BBQ? Judging by the name and the bright yellow sign, Fantasy is all about old-school charm. Key elements are present: the menu has detailed photographs, there are plastic flowers on the tables, and a buffet offers deep-fried

comfort food. In the middle of all this familiarity, however, the eye travels toward the glistening, festive chunks of Chinatown-style char siu pork and poultry hanging in a display window as you enter.

The “house specialty” section of barbecued items is Fantasy’s contribution to Petaluma’s culinary landscape.

Our server explained that Hong Kong–style barbecue is prepared using wood smoke and a lengthy curing and drying process,

but this being pollution-aware California, the restaurant uses an oven. The flavoring and air-drying are still in place, though, and result in a delicately sweet, smoky and meaty feast.

Opting for a combo of two meats ($16.99), we tried the pork belly and the roasted duck. Other choices included spare ribs, roast chicken and pig’s ear. Both arrived chopped in bite-sized chunks, the duck bone-in. The belly, with a perfectly crunchy skin and soft, chewy layers of meat and fat, was a standout, which anyone used to fallingapart, savory ramen-style pork belly will love. The duck was delicately flavored and soft, but the skin should have been crunchier.

Both paired well with the earthy, fluffy green onion pancakes from the appetizer section served with spicy chile paste and soy sauce for dipping ($4.95). The combo is a clever answer to Peking duck. The chicken and vegetable potstickers ($6.95) were another satisfying appetizer, and provided a nice pause from all the crispiness and chile pepper heat.

Along with the barbecue, Fantasy offers a full menu of less adventurous, mainstream Chinese buffet items from sizzling prawns and chow mein to sesame chicken and salt-and-pepper squid. We tried the lemon chicken ($8.95) with a side of brown rice ($1.95) and added a vibrantly green order of broccoli in oyster sauce ($7.95). The broccoli was properly crunchy and delivered a balanced, just-right accompaniment to the meat, but the chicken was less than inspiring, cut too thin and consisted largely of sweet, sticky batter. Noticing a barely touched plate, the staff kindly took it off the bill.

The lemon chicken did offer a valuable lesson, however: Fantasy Hong Kong Style BBQ is a place you go when you crave fantastic Hong Kong–style barbecue.

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S O N O MA CO U N T Y Brody’s Burgers & Brew American. $. This family restaurant serving (cheap!) beer is not to be confused with a bar. Big burgers made with quality ingredients and a kidfriendly casual dining room.

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California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, serving up an always-changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations at this decades-old rustic roadhouse.

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Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$.

A taste of real Thailand in convivial atmosphere. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy, Ste M (in the Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati. .

707.793.9300.

Mac’s Delicatessen

Sun thru Thurs 11am–9 pm • Fri & Sat 11am–10 pm

722 Village Court • Santa Rosa • 707.843.7831

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

NY Pie Pizza. $. Large New

York–style pies with a hefty selection of toppings and fair sizes. Open and delivering till 3am (!) most nights. (“NY Pie or DUI” is a common slogan in downtown Santa Rosa). 65 Brookwood Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.526.9743.

Old Chicago Pizza Pizza. $$. Casual rustic dining with tremendous pizza, ranging from the deepest-dish to the crispiest-crust. Toppings galore and history aplenty; yes, the building used to be a whorehouse. 41 Petaluma Blvd.

N., Petaluma. 707.763.3897.

Simply Vietnam

Vietnamese. $. Friendly Vietnamese for all ethnic tastes. Savory, satisfying and filling. Pho can be hit or miss, depending on the meat quality.

966 N Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.566.8910.

The Spinster Sisters

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

Thai House Thai. $-$$.

Classic dishes in fun setting (kick off your shoes for a more traditional experience) served by an always-friendly staff. The pumpkin curry and garlic catfish are standouts.

525 Fourth St #2., Santa Rosa.

707.526.3939.

Tonayan Mexican Restaurant Mexican. $.

Truly wonderful Sonoranstyle classics at rock-bottom prices. The enormous El Jefe combination can’t be beat. 500 Raleys Towne Center, Rohnert Park . 707.588.0893.

MARIN CO U N T Y Cafe Arrivederci Italian. $$. Owners Pedro Ulloa and Carlo Scatena promise food

enthusiasts a truly enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is sophisticated but still comfortable, and the service staff is friendly yet efficient.

The dishes are infused with international flavors to create distinctive tastes. Extensive wine list. 11 G St, San Rafael.

415.453.6427.

Fish Seafood. $$-$$$.

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

350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.FISH. Green Chile Kitchen

Southwestern & Mexican. $$$.

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

Osteria Stellina Italian.

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

11285 Hwy 1, Pt. Reyes Station.

415.663.9988.

Pizzeria Picco Pizza. $-$$.

The wood-fired oven keeps things cozy, and the organic ingredients and produce make it all tasty. 320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.8900.

Sol Food Puerto Rican. $.

Flavorful, authentic and homestyle at this Puerto Rican eatery, which is as hole-in-thewall as they come. 401 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.1986.

811 Fourth St; 901 Lincoln Ave; 903 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 415.451.4765.

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.

Sweetwater Cafe

California. $$. A casual, musically influenced ambience with fresh and tasty food. A large menu includes favorites

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The William Tell House Restaurant

American. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken and fish all served with soup or salad. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. 707.878.2403.

Yet Wah Restaurant

Chinese. $$. Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.

N A PA CO U N TY Gillwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788. 707.253.0409.

Goose & Gander

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

1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

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

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

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

707.224.6900.

Mango on Main Thai.

$$. Casual Thai, but with unexpected gems. The Thai iced tea–out of this world. The pad Thai–incredibly authentic and balanced. A must-try for all Thai lovers. 1142 Main St, Napa. 707.253.8880.

Morimoto Japanese.

$$$$. Upscale meets casual with a wide range of Asianinspired dishes from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Cold and hot appetizers, great seafood options, and newcomer dishes such as Tuna Pizza. Perfect for the adventurous eater. 610 Main St, Napa. 707.252.1600.

Mustard’s Grill American. $$$. “Deluxe truck stop classics” include Dungeness crab cakes with chipotle aioli,

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Sailing the Seas with Chamomile As fans of Primus know, frontman Les Claypool has a thing for fishing (see: “John the Fisherman,” “Fish On,” et al.).

Back in 2013 he even co-created a reality show about fishing. But as any ocean-going angler can attest, fishing is not always smooth sailing.

Seasickness can rear its nauseating head, and ever since Claypool ruptured his inner ear while scuba diving years ago, he’s been susceptible to mal de mer and motion sickness in general.

Because he says he doesn’t like seasickness drugs, the musician took matters into his own hands and came up with a remedy: SeaPop. The soda is made with ingredients like ginger, chamomile and other stomach-calming herbs. Claypool calls it the world’s first soothing soda. It’s got a hint of vanilla and cane sugar, so it goes down easily. It’s sweet, but finishes with a pleasing, slightly bitter quality that I attribute to the herbs. I like it.

SeaPop isn’t cheap; a single bottle goes for $2.89. But if it helps ease a churning stomach on land or sea, it’s money well spent. Get it at Andy’s Market in Sebastopol, Petaluma Market, Bohemian Market in Occidental and Sunshine Coffee Roasters in San Rafael, and go to seapop.com for more info.

(Pro tip: For an extra calming effect, try pouring it over ice with some rum or vodka.)

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grilled Laotian quail with cucumber-scallion salad and a bacon-wrapped rabbit roulade.

7399 St. Helena Hwy, Napa.

707.944.2424.

Norman Rose Tavern

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

707.258.1516.

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

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

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

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Wineries

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

Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

SONOMA COUNTY Balletto Vineyards

Some of the best values from the Russian River Valley, in Chard and Pinots both Gris and noir. Being out of the touring loop, it’s generally a low-key place that picks up a bit on weekends. 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Open daily, 10am–4pm. 707.568.2455.

Cartograph Wines From a kayak in Minocqua Lake to the streets of Healdsburg, Alan Baker followed his muse. On-point Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer with gravitas.

340 Center St., Healdsburg.

Open noon–6:30pm daily.

707.433.8270.

De La Montanya Vineyards & Winery

Family winery turns out diverse small lots culled from the best of a large vineyard operation, just for kicks and giggles.

Tucked under Westside Road in a casual barn setting, fun tasting room offers good wines and cheeky diversions: De La Montanya wine club members get both case discounts and the opportunity to pose in fishnets on “PinUp” series labels. 999 Foreman Lane, Healdsburg. Monday–Friday, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee $5.

707.433.3711.

Homewood Homewood

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

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

23120 Burndale Road, Sonoma.

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

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards

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

Fogdog Pinot and Ovation Chardonnay will have you applauding. 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone. Daily,

11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15.

707.874.1010.

Meadowcroft Wines The main event is the Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon; Riesling, too. Look for the sign of the bee. 23574 Hwy. 121, Sonoma.

Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $5–$10. 707.934.4090.

Mutt Lynch Lap up

“Man’s Best Friend” Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and other delish wines; sales benefit dog organizations. Bren. New, dogfriendly location. 9050 Windsor Road, Windsor. Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm.

707.687.5089.

Occidental Road Cellars High-end clients

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

707.874.9470.

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.

Robert Hunter Winery

Surprise–fine méthode champenoise sparkling wine hails from the warm “banana belt” of Sonoma Valley. Colorful history of estate once owned by a sugar heiress, and tour of gardens leads to sit-down tasting in far-from-the-crowds setting where visitors with a yen for the intimate rather than glitz find a hidden gem

on the wine road less traveled.

15655 Arnold Drive, Sonoma.

Tours by appointment only, $25. 707.996.3056.

NAPA COUNTY Artesa Winery Yet

another treeless hilltop in the windswept Carneros turns out to be a striking, temple-like visitor center, with fantastic views. Spanish varietals Tempranillo and Albariño; Pinot, too. 1345 Henry Road, Napa. 10am to 5pm daily, $10– $15 fee. Chocolate, cheese and food pairings by appointment.

707.224.1668.

Cuvaison Estate Wines (WC) Producing some 65 percent of its product as Chardonnay, Cuvaison has a 22,000-square-foot cave. Nice Pinot, too. 4550 Silverado Trail N., Napa. By appointment.

707.942.6266.

St. Supéry St. Supéry’s

founding Skalli family sold its Napa Valley holdings to Chanel Inc., but the winery remains one of the region’s most distinctive. The sustainabilityminded winery offers nearly a dozen specialized tours and tasting experiences of their critically acclaimed, estategrown wines. 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 800.942.0809.

Uncorked at Oxbow

Across from the Public Market, this remodeled house in Napa’s historic “Little Italy” is a casual and unaffected joint. Ahnfeldt and Carducci wines include estate Merlot, Syrah, Cab, vinted by Paul Hobbs. Don’t ask about the horse. 605 First St., Napa. Open daily, noon–8pm; winter hours vary. Tasting fee, $10–$20. 707.927.5864.

Vincent Arroyo Winery Small, tasting room is essentially a barn with a table near some barrels, but very friendly, with good wines.

2361 Greenwood Ave., Calistoga. Open daily, 10am– 4:30pm. 707.942.6995.

Botanical Buzz Griffo Distillery makes London-style gin, Scott Street–style BY JAMES KNIGHT

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mong the buzzwords in craft spirits, a very buzzy category of late, is “London-style” craft gin. It’s more than just a marketing tag, according to Griffo Distillery’s Michael Griffo.

“It’s harder to do London-style,” Griffo says above the roar of the grain mill in the Petaluma distillery that he opened in 2015 with his wife, Jennifer, who is standing on a ladder, banging away on a hopper so that the milled rye doesn’t stick in the chute. The Griffos don’t seem to mind doing things the hard way.

To make London-style, Griffo explains, herbs and citrus are infused during the distillation process, instead of being added later and separately. During a three-year period of recipe experimentation, they tried it the other way but found that the aromas and flavors remained distinct, and the gin was not as complex as they wanted.

They also had to decide which method of infusion they preferred: the botanicals may be dangled in the path of the alcohol vapors, steeped like tea inside a bag, or left to swirl randomly in the copper still. Choosing the latter, Griffo says, gives each aroma and flavor “equal opportunity” for extraction.

Griffo’s Scott Street gin ($35), named for the industrial stretch of road they share with several craft breweries, is made with organic, non-GMO corn, which they feel makes a softer, sweeter spirit than other grains. Opting for organic ingredients wasn’t necessarily a philosophical move, says Griffo. “The organic stuff tasted far better.”

They can’t call the gin organic because two of the 10 botanicals are wild-harvested, like the Meyer lemons rounded up from friends’ backyard trees when they do a gin run. Juniper berries from the local landscaping, however, didn’t compare to the Croatian version. To hit just the right notes for their heady, juniper-forward gin, which was recently awarded a gold at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, they tried dozens of sources. Even the qualities of coriander seed vary, Jennifer Griffo explains after milling the rye, so they settled on a coriander that’s 10 times more expensive than what you get in the store.

Standing in an empty side room that will be their tasting room in a month or two, Griffo says that such obsessive attention to their process, as well as the transparency of their operation, is essential to the business. “I think it’s an extension of the farm-to-table movement,” Jennifer Griffo says of craft spirits. “People care about what they are consuming.”

Griffo Distillery, 1320 Scott St., Petaluma. Tasting room slated to open in late summer. 707.879.8755.

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DEATH FROM ABOVE Humboldt State University researcher Carrie Wendt is

studying the impact of owls on vineyard rodents in the Napa Valley.

New research reveals birds’ beneficial impact on Napa Valley vineyards BY JAMES KNIGHT ulie Johnson delights in pointing out bluebirds whenever one alights in her certified organic Napa Valley vineyard. To encourage the colorful avians to stick around, she’s put up more than 20 nest boxes, and she instructs her vineyard workers to recognize and spare the nests of other songbirds when they are working in the vines.

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“People get excited about seeing these birds do good things,” says Johnson, who owns Tres Sabores winery in St. Helena.

The good these birds are doing in this and the scores of other organic and sustainable winery operations that have installed nest boxes for them, however, has until recently remained somewhat anecdotal.

Johnson has also placed several nest boxes for owls at Tres Sabores. The nearly ubiquitous owl box mounted high on a pole almost functions like a totem these days; on many a vineyard tour, the guide will point to these boxes as evidence of the winery’s environmentally friendly bona fides—be they certified organic, sustainable or merely well-intentioned.

“They’re like superstars of the vineyard,” Johnson says of the owls.

“We know that barn owls are among our nighttime predators that are really crucial for vineyards, capable of eating an incredible amount of rodent pests.”

But vineyard operators like Johnson can’t say for sure whether the owls are performing their superstar feats in their own vineyard, whether a vineyard is even a particularly good place to site

the nest, from the owl’s point of view, or if they’re simply talking from their tail feathers. And while no cynic might tag a box for pretty songbirds or majestic owls with the term greenwashing, “feather dusting” does have a ring to it.

To answer questions about the efficacy of owl boxes, graduate student researchers from Humboldt State University have begun a first-of-itskind study, painstakingly mapping the interaction between owls and vineyard habitat in the Napa Valley.

“Finally, we’re starting to get some really great research,” says Johnson, who hopes that the findings will help her to develop a program for “birdfriendly” farming or wine, similar to Fish Friendly Farming, based in Napa, and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s bird-friendly coffee program.

“They are very interested in looking at vineyards,” Johnson says of the Smithsonian, “because similar habitat exists here. The idea is that these beneficial birds can coexist quite nicely.”

But first, research is needed to quantify that idea. “We know what the research needs to look like,” says Johnson, “we just need to take it to the next step.”

Research Takes Flight Under the shade of the oaks at Tres Sabores last summer, Carrie Wendt takes a break from that very research to explain the owl study she began in February. A graduate student pursuing a masters degree in natural resources and wildlife at Humboldt State University, Wendt studies the ecosystem services that wildlife can provide in agricultural systems. Her advisor, Dr. Matthew Johnson, instigated the project by

pointing out that, although owl boxes have been used in vineyards for several decades, there is little to no scientific literature about them. Many of the oft-cited statistics on owls come from studies done in England and elsewhere.

To start, Wendt cold-called hundreds of vineyard managers up and down Napa Valley for permission to monitor their owl boxes. With a list of nearly 300 boxes in hand, she visited them all three times at 10-day intervals.

“It took five days to check all 300 at first,” Wendt says, adding, “I’ve driven over 10,000 miles this year already!”

But only one-third of those boxes attracted a pair of breeding owls, so Wendt next concentrated on 91 boxes that did, 69 of which produced at least one chick that year. She’s at Tres Sabores to check up on three chicks that are almost ready to fledge and begin exploring the world outside.

After a short hike to the box, Wendt hands her laptop to her undergraduate assistant, Breanne Allison, and plugs her improvised owl cam into the computer.

Commandeered from a digital overhead projector, the camera is taped, with a flashlight, to a telescoping pole.

Wendt carefully pokes the camera into the owl box, while Allison monitors the screen. “You see those feathers right there?” Allison says. “Oh, no,” Wendt replies. “Dammit. That’s a dead chick.”

It’s not a happy introduction to their work, but they reluctantly tilt the screen for me to view. Inside the box is a wasted scene. Crumpled heaps of feathers lay scattered about—it’s a failed nest.

“That’s really unfortunate,” says Wendt. “I’m sorry. Total downer!”

Nest boxes fail for a variety of reasons, says Wendt: opportunistic mammals may climb into them (although she doesn’t think that’s the cause here, Wendt notes that boxes with openings over five inches in diameter are less safe), or red-tailed hawks and great horned owls may hunt the parent owls while they fly to and from the box.

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But sometimes it’s just for lack of available prey that owls abandon their nest.

There’s another chance to see a fledgling owlet. I follow the students’ well-bumperstickered truck across the valley to Saint Helena Winery, off the Silverado Trail. This box is located in the middle of a vineyard, and was last seen containing one healthy, surviving chick. As Wendt maneuvers the swaying camera pole into the box, his image appears out of the darkness.

Still a fuzzball of downy feathers, he’s almost grown-up, and looking downright surly as he sways and bobs in front of the camera—the slightly comical threat display that the somewhat defenseless owlets typically put on. This lone owlet will be one of the 239 chicks successfully fledged from the nest boxes that Wendt studied, but the dark side of his success is that, most likely, he consumed his siblings—not uncommon in the unsentimental world of the barn owl.

Pest Control What the owls are eating, besides each other, may be crucial information for people like Jon Ruel, CEO at Trefethen Family Vineyards. With a background in research ecology, Ruel has helped Trefethen earn sustainability awards—and to tolerate a few more weeds in the more than 400-acre vineyard.

Ruel holds up a pellet that was at the base of an owl box as evidence that the birds are active here. After owls eat rodents, birds or other small prey, their stomach acids digest all but the bones and fur, which are then regurgitated instead of excreted. This pellet is loaded with tiny skulls with outsized teeth.

But another sustainable winegrowing technique that Ruel likes to employ is growing cover crops to naturally balance the vigor of the vines growing in deep, Oak Knoll District soil. In a particular Merlot block one year, he took that to an extreme. “It looked like wildlife habitat,” Ruel says. “And it was.”

After the cover crop died out, some vines began to die—victims of gnawing and root nibbling by hungry rodents. Ruel thinks that the rodents went wild because the owls could not easily find them in the dense cover.

With their second year of research, Humboldt State students may be able to confirm such questions.

Following up on Wendt’s work, Humboldt State graduate student Xeronimo Castaneda has been tagging adult owls with GPS transmitters. The work must be done within a demanding time frame: Castaneda has to find owls while they’re in the nest box with chicks 14 to 21 weeks old. Afterward, the adults roost elsewhere while continuing to feed the increasingly large chicks.

Scooping owls out of a box isn’t as hard as it sounds—the boxes have hinged doors to facilitate cleaning. But it’s not for amateur ornithologists. The team had to apply to two agencies, the Bird Banding Laboratory, a division of the United States Geological Survey, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, to obtain permission to capture and tag owls.

Somewhat like a miniature CamelBak strapped to the owls’ back, the transmitter has a regulated weight that doesn’t interfere with their flight. A hand-held radio receiver allows Castaneda to locate the bird, and the GPS data can be scanned remotely. The units are designed to safely fall off the bird within a triedand-tested period of time.

Castaneda has a map of preliminary results that shows an owl’s erratic daily travels over Napa Valley, with each day colorcoded. After the season, when the students crunch the data, they’ll superimpose a layer of habitat and vineyard designations developed

by Wendt, and a picture will emerge as to whether owls prefer to actually hunt in one type of habitat over another.

“We see a lot more owls in organic versus conventional vineyards,” Castaneda says. In general, according to Wendt’s data, the population of owls in Napa Valley is concentrated in the southern part and Carneros,

GOPHERS BEWARE These awkward-looking owlets will soon grow to be

effective rodent hunters.

where there are still areas of open grassland as well as vineyards. The vineyard-choked northern Napa Valley don’t see nearly the same rate of occupied nest boxes.

Castaneda mentions a small experiment conducted by an undergraduate that has yielded some very interesting preliminary results. The student created a set of sandboxes, burying 100 sunflower seeds in each, and placed some in areas known to be populated with owls, others not.

“It’s interesting that across the board,” says Castaneda, “those little bait stations where there were no owls—all the seeds were gone. But where there were owls, a portion of those were still left.”

While further study needs to be done, says Castaneda, this suggests that even if owls aren’t actively hunting within the vineyard, their very presence may affect the behavior of rodents in the vineyard—perhaps a sort of mirror in miniature of nowfamous reports that wolves, when reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, modified the browsing habits of elk to the benefit of waterways.

Sharpshooters At Black Stallion Winery in Napa, Bob Johnson (no relation to Julie Johnson) is worried about the browsing habits of a much smaller creature. Standing by a motley collection of small vines in the winery’s demonstration vineyard

by the patio, Johnson explains that dozens of vines had to be replanted after falling victim to Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection spread by an insect vector.

As viticulturist for Delicato Family Vineyards, which owns Black Stallion, Johnson has bigger vineyard blocks to worry about. But he worries that it’s symptomatic of a larger trend: the culprit wasn’t the dreaded glassy-winged sharpshooter, which has thus far been prevented from entering North Bay wine country by monitoring programs; it’s the common bluegreen sharpshooter, which growers are used to managing closer to its traditional habitat along riparian areas, but which has caused damage farther afield in recent drought years. The Napa River is hundreds of yards from this site.

A program funded by the industry has come up with promising, if expensive and commercially dubious solutions, like diseaseresistant hybrid grapevines.

Meanwhile, Johnson says that Black Stallion may join other growers along the river in trying out one of the best natural controls available.

“Now growers are planting bluebird boxes,” Johnson says. “It’s a tool to help the problem. It’ll be very interesting to see what [Pierce’s disease] does this year.”

The growers aren’t flying blind on this, thanks to recent findings from Julie Jedlicka, a postdoc UC Berkeley researcher. Jedlicka’s doctoral research in Sonoma and

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Mendocino County vineyards showed that providing western bluebirds with specific nesting requirements resulted in a tenfold increase in insectivorous songbirds, without increasing the population of birds that eat grapes.

“Then I really zoomed in on one grower in St. Helena, Spring Mountain Vineyard,” Jedlicka says. “They have several hundred acres, so I could get a lot of fecal samples of birds and bring them to the Berkeley laboratory a short distance away.”

Jedlicka, who is now an assistant professor at Missouri Western State University and hopes to create a bird-friendly campus there, says that answering the simple question of what bluebirds are eating was a messy, bird-unfriendly task until new technology became available in the last few years. It’s called molecular scatology, though less technical terms work just as well for Jedlicka. “We extracted DNA from the poop to see what insect had been eaten,” she says, “and matched DNA to exactly that species of insect.”

The birds were eating sharpshooters—a lot of them. The current system can’t tell a bluegreen sharpshooter apart from any number of other, non-vector sharpshooters. But a formerly bad Pierce’s disease problem has already been suppressed in that vineyard. “The next step would be to track them in infested vineyards,” Jedlicka says.

Birds and Grapes If there’s a hitch in Julie Johnson’s plan for bird-friendly wine, it may be growers’ attitudes toward birds during harvest. Grape-pecking birds can cause both quantitative and qualitative damage during harvest, and Wendt points out that even passive protection like bird netting ends up killing some songbirds, which are supposedly protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. “It’s a catch, in my mind,” says Wendt. “In my opinion, bird-friendly farming is friendly to all birds.”

Whether bird-friendly farming becomes a label on its own, or part of a sustainability program like Napa Green—which does not now require anything bird-related from its members—Johnson is glad to see the research being done in vineyards.

Meanwhile, anyone with a bit of property can help the birds by giving back to their habitat.

“Bluebirds are what we call an obligatory cavity nesting species,” Jedlicka explains, “which means they must have a cavity to build their nest.” But bluebirds like the oak woodlands and savannah that continue to disappear due to commercial development, according to Jedlicka.

“Putting up nest boxes is a really good substitute for that habitat.”

See the North American Bluebird Society at nabluebirdsociety.org for bird information and nest box designs.

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K-DUB Hot off the release of his new fundraising EP, ‘Bluhm,’ Keller Williams brings his eclectic sound to Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael on Friday, July 15. See Concerts, p25.

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More than a simple wine-and-cheese reception, “Down the Rabbit Hole” opens with a daylong celebration on Friday, July 15, at the Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 11am to 4pm. $7 adults; $2.50 kids. 707.944.0500.

On the heels of their massive two-year anniversary, the daring and darling monthly variety troupe North Bay Cabaret opens its second year of shows with a new performance, ‘Flirtin’ with Burton,’ that celebrates the wildly weird worlds of director Tim Burton. From Beetlejuice burlesque by Eva D’Luscious to an Edward Scissorhands dance routine from Chacha Burnadette, the many bizarre facets of Burton’s extensive filmography are highlighted with live music, circus acts, poetry and other fiery performances.

Dress as your favorite Burton character, peruse original art and dance the night away on Friday, July 15, at Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa.

7pm doors. $10–$15. flirtinwithburton. brownpapertickets.com.

Originally from Buenos Aires, Los Pinguos are known for a hot and spicy mix of rock, reggae, rumba and flamenco. Performing since 1999, the group moved to L.A. in 2001. In addition to being heard on television and in films, the group has released 10 albums and performed with the likes of Paul Anka, Taj Mahal, the Neville Brothers and Ozomatli. Bookending an appearance at the California WorldFest in Grass Valley on July 17, Los Pinguos get their groove on with two North Bay shows, on Saturday, July 16, at 8pm at the Throckmorton Theatre (142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; $21–$35; 415.383.9600.), and Tuesday, July 19, at 6pm at Plaza Park (217 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg; free; 707.431.3301).

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True Napa Experience Full-time traveler, writer, photographer and graphic designer Sharon Pieniak has explored the back roads, hiked the hidden trails and found the secret spots throughout Napa Valley, and she shares these experiences in her new guide book, ‘Truly Napa Valley.’ Not just for tourists, this guide offers tips and trips that even locals will find illuminating. Whether you’re on a budget, bringing along a canine companion or hoping to get well off the beaten path, this book is worth its weight in new discoveries and fun-filled adventures.

Pieniak shares her travels with a reading on Sunday, July 17, at Velo Vino Tasting Room, 709 Main St., St. Helena. Noon. Free.

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NOT RESTING ON HIS LAURELS ‘I don’t believe that most poetry is an affair of infinite solitude and isolation,’

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Power of Poetry

California poet laureate Dana Gioia wants beautiful words part of everyone’s life BY DAVID TEMPLETON

‘T

o call oneself a poet is a slightly pretentious thing,” says Dana Gioia, celebrated critic, poet, past chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and current poet laureate of California.

“I usually just call myself a writer, and then, when someone asks ‘What do you write?’ I have to say, ‘Well, I write mostly poems

and essays about poetry.’”

“That,” Gioia adds with a laugh, “tends to be a conversation killer.”

The longtime Santa Rosa resident is the author of several books of poetry, including the recently published 99 Poems: New & Collected (Graywolf Press; $24).

He’s also written the libretti for three operas, Nosferatu (2004), Tony Caruso’s Final Broadcast (2008) and The Three Feathers (2014).

As poet laureate, Gioia is staging poetry and music events all over California. On July 16, he

hosts a multi-artist performance titled Poetry Matters at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club in the town of Sonoma, featuring some of his own poetry, as well as performances by local poets, musicians and actors.

The purpose, he says, is to spread the news that beautiful words, whether recited or sung, should be a part of everyone’s life, one way or another.

“There are an enormous number of ways in which a poet can create a life for themselves,”

Gioia says. “In our society, usually, it now involves some kind of activism, which is to say ‘active involvement’ in their own communities.”

One thing a life devoted to poetry should not have to be, Gioia insists, is lonely.

“I don’t believe that most poetry is an affair of infinite solitude and isolation,” he says. “Some poets work that way. But for myself, I write poems, I write words for composers—in classical, jazz and pop genres—I teach, I talk about poetry in the media, and I give public appearances. And I would not enjoy a life in which I had to lose any of those things.”

He repeats the old joke that the only problem with being a poet is deciding what to do with the other 23 hours of your day.

“Most poets find other things to do aside from just writing poetry, some of them cultural, some of them civic,” he says.

He fills his non-writing time reminding people that the unique power of a good poem, well recited, is a thing worth praising and promoting.

“I’ve spoken to a thousand audiences, without exaggeration,” he says. “When I was chairman of the [NEA], I would give a talk two or three times a day, and I would almost always include a poem.

The audiences loved it.”

The amazing thing, he says, isn’t that audiences appreciated hearing a good poem recited by one of poetry’s most significant cheerleaders.

“What amazed me,” he says, “is how often they’d tell me it was the first time they’d ever heard someone recite a poem out loud.

That’s something that we’re eager to change.”

‘Poetry Matters’ happens on July 16 at Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club, 574 First St. E., Sonoma. 7:30 pm. Free.

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In the third season of Shakespeare in the Cannery— in the old cannery ruins near Railroad Square—director David Lear unleashes an offbeat, ancient-future-style take on the bloody masterpiece, blending the modern (jeans, combat boots, naturalistic deliveries of lines) with the traditional (capes, cackling witches, blood-drenched swords). Overall, Lear’s vision is impressive, springing masks, trapdoors and a whole toolbox of

other theatrical tricks, including those Taiko drummers pounding out a live percussive score.

Shakespeare’s eerie supernatural tragedy tells the twisty-gory tale of a highly suggestible Scottish warrior (Ben Stowe, emphasizing the reluctance and fear beneath his character’s fighting facade) and his blindly ambitious wife (Ilana Niernberger, coolly cruel, but only up to a point). Goaded into traitorous action by the riddle-spouting Weird Sisters (Saskia Bauer, Lauren Heney, Taylor Diffenderfer), who tell Macbeth he will become king, the married first-time murderers launch a horrific crown-stealing plan, killing Duncan the king, shifting blame to his sons and then taking his throne. Unfortunately, Macbeth just can’t seem to stop killing people, and the whole scheme collapses into madness and mayhem.

On a pleasingly playgroundlike stage, the performances sometimes stray toward the big, heightened and slightly overacted.

That’s not necessarily a bad choice for an outdoor show, but in this case, what is gained in terms of clarity and size is sometimes lost in terms of subtlety and absorbing emotion.

Still, there are some very strong moments, fueled by several effectively surprising choices. As Duncan, the doomed king, Clark Miller convincingly plays the monarch’s essential sweetness. Eric Thompson, as a servant in Macbeth’s castle, makes the smutty most of the play’s one comedic scene. And Sam Coughlin, as Duncan’s vengeful son, is impressively complex in a very small part. And as Macbeth’s fellow warrior Banquo, Alan Kaplan brings a sense of affronted decency and a solid soldier’s bearing to a role usually played by a much younger man.

Energetic and ambitious, like poor befuddled Macbeth himself, this production may sometimes stumble, but it definitely brings the sound and fury.

Rating (out of 5): ‘Macbeth’ runs Fri–Sat through July 23 at the Cannery. 3 W. Third St., Santa Rosa. 8pm. $5–$25. 707.523.4185.

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INTO THE WILD A cranky man and a precocious kid hide from the world in ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople.’

Raising Hec Sam Neill goes feral with kid in tow in comedyadventure flick BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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joke that you can tell anyone—that’s rare. So is a movie that can be recommended with pleasure to anyone, of any age. In Hunt for the Wilderpeople by director Taika Waititi, lush New Zealand landscapes counter a sense of humor so toastdry that it makes British comedies of the 1950s seem overripe.

Co-star Sam Neill is both touching and funny—Oscar-worthy, if you like—as an old illiterate tramp turned farmer. He’s called Hec Faulkner. It’s short for Hector, and the Faulkner part isn’t far off.

This noble, never-vainglorious actor conveys the irresistible movie appeal of a solitary elder forced into the role of uncle against his will.

Young Ricky (Julian Dennison) is brought to a remote, shabby farm—a foster kid dropped off by our villainess, Paula (Rachel House), a massive, squinty-eyed social worker who calls her charge “a bad egg” for crimes such as spitting off of a freeway overpass.

Bella (Rima Te Wiata), the lady of the house, examines plump Ricky: “You hungry? Silly question. Look at ya.” As for her husband, Hec, he barely tolerates the kid.

When we lose Bella—an event Waititi handles with taste and distance—the child-welfare people want the boy back in custody. But Hec is determined to not let that happen. He and the boy run off into the woods. The police sound the Kiwi equivalent of an Amber Alert.

One of Waititi’s knacks is contrasting this damp, ferny world of small reactions and big skies with fantasies of American action movie and gangsta rap. Neill’s gift as an actor is that he’s not troubled with these legends of busted caps and dogged cops—he’s a man of few words, unflappable as a true Western hero, with an eye firmly on the horizon.

‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ opens Friday, July 15, at Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.522.0719.

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ver the past eight years, Sonoma County’s Black Sheep Brass Band has evolved from alley-way buskers to a band of brothers performing throughout the Bay Area.

This year, the band sets out on its most ambitious tour yet, packing all 12 members into a van and traversing the Pacific Northwest in support of their debut selftitled album.

In the North Bay, Black Sheep Brass Band plays Petaluma’s rollicking Rivertown Revival festival on July 16 alongside acts like Frankie Boots & the County Line, Highway Poets, the Crux and others.

Formed by songwriter and musical arranger Maxwell Church in 2008 and originally known as Jungle Love Orchestra, the brass

band was a casual project until about four years ago when word of mouth led to regular gigs and the lineup solidified into a dozen-man roster of talented players.

“Our focus and thinking has changed over time,” says alto sax player Chris Cory. “Max wants to push it as far as it can go.” Noticing an uptick in interest for old-time brass-band music, Cory says that Church and the rest of the Sheep are ready to take their music to the next level.

“We’ve got a group of people with musical experience, talent and dedication to the craft,” says Cory.

This past winter, the Black Sheep Brass Band gathered in Cory’s Santa Rosa warehouse space to record their long awaited self-titled debut, a funky and jazzy collection of original tunes and a few Dixieland standards that evoke New Orleans street parades and Preservation Hall soirees.

This weekend’s appearance at Rivertown Revival is the band’s first show since returning from their tour. The annual avant-garde festival celebrates local flair with music, art boat races, creative artisans and family fun. Taking the stage twice, at 3:30pm and 6pm, the band is ready to party.

“It’s great to be back,” says Cory.

“We’re recharged and the fire has returned.”

The Rivertown Revival takes place along McNear Peninsula in Steamer Landing Park, 6 Copeland St., Petaluma. 11am. $5–$10. www.rivertownrevival.com.

Our annual NorBay Music Awards are back this summer, and online voting is now open!

Head to www.bohemian.com and click on the link on the right-hand side of the screen, then vote for your favorite Sonoma, Marin or Napa-based bands in categories of Blues/R&B, Country/ Americana, DJ, Folk/Acoustic, Hip-Hop/Electronic, Indie/Punk, Jazz, Rock and Reggae. This year, we’ve also added a best Promoter category. Voting ends on Monday, Aug. 8. Our free awards show concert happens Sunday, Aug. 14, at Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa where two winners will take the stage.

Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Boz Scaggs with the Robert Cray Band

A double bill of blues rock from two masterful veterans of the genre. Jul 14, 7:30pm. $25$80. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

The original Jersey Boy and his harmonic band sing the night away. Jul 19, 7pm. $79 and up.

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Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Second annual summer fest presents several performances that celebrate chamber music of the 19th century with intimate shows and plenty of wine on hand. Jul 17-31. Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival. org.

MARIN COUNTY Diego’s Umbrella

San Francisco Gypsy rock ambassadors play the familyfriendly Summer Nights series on the lawn. Jul 16, 7pm. $25/ kids free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

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Diana Ross

Supremes founder and living legend returns to the North Bay, performing as part of her ‘In the Name of Love’ Tour. Jul 13, 8pm. $66 and up. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

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Keller Williams

The one-man band plays a mix of bluegrass, rock, jazz, funk and more in the Grate Room.

Jul 15, 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY Sarah Chang

Virtuoso violinist joins international orchestra members for a stirring show that includes “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires”

by Argentinean “new tango” composer Astor Piazzolla.

Jul 19, 6pm. $69 and up.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville.

707.944.9900.

Kristin Chenoweth

The dazzling Broadway star and Tony Award-winning actress performs an intimate concert to open the 11th annual Festival Napa Valley.

Jul 15, 6pm. $275. Castello di Amorosa, 4045 N St Helena Hwy, Calistoga. 707.967.6272.

Rhapsody in Blue

Jul 16, the Honeydippers.

16 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.766.8162.

Cellars of Sonoma

Jul 14, John Pita. Jul 15, Clay Bell. Jul 16, Craig Corona. Jul 17, 1pm, the Deer. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.578.1826.

Chroma Gallery

Jul 16, 4pm, KRCB backyard concert with the Bootleg Honeys. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Corkscrew Wine Bar Jul 15, La Guingette. Jul 16, Mia Rose Lynn. Jul 19, the Rivertown Trio. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.789.0505.

D’Argenzio Winery

Actor Chris Noth, Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán and soprano Kathleen Battle appear with an ensemble of international orchestra members for a rich program of music including Gershwin’s classic work. Jul 16, 5pm. $69 and up. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville.

707.944.9900.

Jul 14, 6pm, LuvPlanet. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.280.4658.

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Jul 15, Luv Fyah and Binghi Ghost. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.542.1455.

Aqus Cafe

Jul 14, Sonoma Strings. Jul 15, Domestic Harmony. Jul 16, Pete Olsen. Jul 17, 2pm, Blue Seven.

Jul 20, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Barley & Hops Tavern

Jul 14, Sticky Notes. Jul 15, Dave Hamilton. Jul 18, Tom Bennet. Jul 19, Howling Coyote Tour. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.

Barndiva

Jul 15, Mr December. 231 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.0100.

The Big Easy

Jul 14, Intuitive Compass and Oddjob Ensemble. Jul 15, the Coffis Brothers with Mike Saliani. Jul 16, Les Amis Zydeco.

Jul 17, Jesse Lee Kincaid. Jul 19, American Alley Cats. Jul 20, Jason Robinson Quartet.

128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.4631.

Elim Lutheran Church

Jul 27, Midsummer Night Sings with Sonoma Bach Choir. 504 Baker St, Petaluma. www. sonomabach.org.

Healdsburg Plaza

Jul 19, 6pm, Los Pinguos. 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.431.3301.

Jul 15, Funky Fridays with RoseTown Soul & R&B Revue.

1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.833.6288. www. funkyfridays.info.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Jul 15, the Deer and Anthony Presti & the Tusslers. Jul 16, Pacific Soundrise. Jul 20, One Drop and Iriefuse. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Jul 15, 5pm, Pat Hull. Jul 15, 8pm, Jimbo Scott. Jul 16, 1pm, Amy Obsenski. Jul 16, 8pm, Kyle Williams. Jul 17, 1pm, Jill Cohn. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg

Jul 16, 6:30pm, Walter Savage Trio with Maya Kronfeld and Darrel Green.

Jul 15, 6pm, Michael Hantman and Carol Shumate. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

Ives Park

Jul 13, 5pm, Peacetown concert series with Frobeck and Sherrie Phillips. Jul 20, 5pm, Peacetown concert series with Soul Fuse and Solid Air. Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. )

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Jul 16, the Sam Chase & the Untraditional with John Courage. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Juilliard Park

Jul 17, 5pm, Live at Juilliard with Afrofunk Experience.

227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

KRSH

Jul 14, 6pm, KRSH backyard concert with Rockin’ Jason D Williams. 3565 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.588.0707.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette

Jul 19, 4:20pm, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Jul 13, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s. Jul 14, Frankie Bourne. Jul 15, La Manadanga.

Jul 16, Trevor McSpadden. Jul 17, the Rosetown Ramblers.

Jul 20, Mia Rose Lynn. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

Montgomery Village Shopping Center

Sebastiani Theatre

Jul 14, 5:30pm, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

Jul 16, 12pm, Nathan Owens & Legends of Motown. Jul 17, 1pm, Jess Petty. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

Mystic Theatre

Jul 13, Creed Bratton. Jul 15, the Rock Collection.

23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

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Occidental Center for the Arts

July 17

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Jul 15, Greenhouse. Jul 16, Alive! reunion concert. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

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Rio Nido Roadhouse

Jul 16, Surf Fest. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.

River Theater

Jul 16, 9pm, Zulu Spear and Midnight Sun. 16135 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.8022.

Rossi’s 1906

Jul 15, Kevin Russell and the Rhythm Rangers dinner show.

Jul 16, the Old Folks. Jul 17, 5pm, Trevor McSpadden. Jul 17, 9pm, Sunday Night Blues Jam. 401 Grove St, Sonoma.

707.343.0044.

Sonoma Speakeasy

Jul 15, Champagne Groove with Jodi Stevens. Jul 16, 5pm, Full Circle. Jul 16, 8pm, Left Coast Syncopators. Jul 17, 1pm, the Bossanova Duo. Jul 17, 4pm, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics.

Jul 19, New Orleans R&B night.

452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma.

707.996.1364.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Jul 14, Jerry Hannan. Jul 15, Uncle Wiggly with the Beer Scouts. Jul 16, Medicine Man and Buzzy Martin. Jul 18, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip

Jul 15, “Flirtin’ with Burton” burlesque show with North Bay Cabaret. Jul 16, Family Room silent disco. Jul 17, 2pm, DUBBEST day party. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre

Jul 15, Celebrating Bastille Day with Cabaret D’Amour. Jul 16, Los Pinguos. Jul 17, 5pm, Tracy Blackman and friends. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Fenix

Jul 15, 6pm, Scratchdog Stringband. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9492.

Jul 13, Pro Blues Jam with Wayne Sanders and friends.

Jul 15, Push featuring Dan Ashley. Jul 16, Reckless in Vegas. Jul 17, 6:30pm, Super Soul Sunday with Con2sion.

Jul 19, Hip Bones. Jul 20, Pro Blues Jam with the Marinfidels.

919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Redwood Cafe

George’s Nightclub

Phoenix Theater

Jul 15, Paralysis with Trecelence and Billions Upon Us. 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Ray’s Deli & Tavern

Jul 13, Sound Kitchen. Jul 14, Gypsy Kisses celebrate Bastille Day. Jul 15, Howling Coyote Tour. Jul 16, 3pm, Cheap Date.

Jul 16, 8:30pm, Dgiin. Jul 17, 5pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Tues, hip-hop open mic. Jul 14, college night with guest DJs. Jul 16, DJ Marroquien. Jul 17, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato

Jul 14, Country Line Dancing.

Jul 15, the Soul Section and

the Hots. Jul 16, Luvplanet.

Jul 17, 5pm, Chuck Prophet and Patrice Pike. Jul 20, open mic night with Sauce Boys.

224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Jul 13, Matt Jaffe. Jul 20, Lorin Rowan’s Rattlebox. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Love Field

Jul 16, 4pm, Invernesia album release party. 11191 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Pt Reyes Station.

Marin Country Mart

Jul 15, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with the Mads Tolling Trio. Jul 17, 12:30pm, Mia Rose Lynne.

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

19 Broadway Club

Jul 13, Tomas D and the Sundown Gang. Jul 14, Dance/ House at Club 19. Jul 15, 5:30pm, the Matt Kizer Band.

Jul 15, 9:30pm, the Bad Jones and Kingsborough. Jul 16, 5:30pm, Robby-Neal Gordon.

Jul 16, 9:30pm, Room of Voices with Singing Bear. Jul 17, 4pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

Osteria Divino

Jul 13, Jeff Denson’s Open Sky. Jul 14, Bay Tones Trio. Jul 15, Jay Sanders Trio. Jul 16, Ian McArdle Trio. Jul 17, Joe Warner Trio. Jul 19, Joan Getz with Chris Huson. Jul 20, Jonathan Poretz.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Papermill Creek Saloon Jul 13 and , Jul 20, Hobo Warble and plunk songwriters jam. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls.

415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Jul 13, the New Sneakers. Jul 14, Mark’s Jamm Sammich.

Jul 15, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Jul 16, Lumanation.

Jul 17, Grateful Sundays.

Jul 19, Waldo’s Special. Jul 20, Elvis Johnson’s soul review. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio

Jul 15, “Roots That Rock” with Jeffrey Halford & the Healers. Jul 17, 4pm, the Blues Broads and Shana Morrison.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Rock Hill Cabaret

Jul 16, 7pm, Summer Voices Series with Jennifer Mitchell and Patrick Leveque. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon. rhcabaret@gmail.com.

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Jul 13, New Madrid and Francesca Blanchard. Jul 15, Jimmy Dillon with Tracy Blackman and Matt Jaffe. Jul 17, Bastille Day celebration with Rue ’66. Jul 20, Joseph Israel. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1100.

Town Center Corte Madera

Jul 17, 12pm, Dave Rocha Band.

100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.

NAPA COUNTY Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards

Jul 16, Justin Brown. 1245 First St, Napa. 707.254.1922.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant

Jul 15, Brian Coutch Band. Jul 19, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Jarvis Conservatory

Jul 19, 11am, Young Artists Concert with Alexi Kenney. Jul 20, 11am, Young Artists Concert with Yelena Dyachek. 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Pioneer Park

Jul 14, 6:30pm, Wild Catahoulas. Free. 1308 Cedar St, Calistoga. 707.942.2838.

RaeSet

Jul 14, JourneyDay. Jul 15, Gretschkat. Jul 16, Zak Fennie. Jul 18, Michael Belair.

3150 B Jefferson St, Napa.

707.666.9028.

River Terrace Inn

Jul 14, Timothy O’Neil. Jul 15, Craig Corona. Jul 16, Billy D. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa.

707.320.9000.

Silo’s

Jul 13, Syria T Berry. Jul 14, Doug Houser. Jul 15, the Hellflowers with Amber Snider. Jul 16, the Cripple Creek Band. Jul 17, Thelonious Monkey. Jul 20, Michael Annuzzi. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uptown Theatre

Jul 16, Hotel California. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Uva Trattoria

Jul 13, David Ranconi. Jul 14, Trio Solea. Jul 15, Gentlemen of Jazz. Jul 16, Juke Joint Band. Jul 17, David Ranconi. Jul 20, Tom Duarte. 1040 Clinton St, Napa.

707.255.6646.

Veterans Memorial Park

Jul 15, 6:30pm, Napa City Nights with the Dr D Band and others. Third and Main St, Napa. www.napacitynights.com.

Enriching Arts Festival Napa Valley keeps you busy with musical bounty Founded in 2006 and previously known as Festival del Sole, the Festival Napa Valley has undergone a name change, but is still committed to offering diverse and culturally uplifting concerts featuring international stars of opera, jazz and dance alongside fine food and wine, happening throughout the valley July 15–24.

This year features headlining appearances by Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, who opens the festival with a concert in Calistoga, and TV performer and personality Wayne Brady, hosting the fundraising Imaginarium Gala, which benefits arts programs in Napa County public schools.

The festival also welcomes wide-ranging musical acts such as Brazilian composer and jazz legend Sérgio Mendes (pictured) and the San Francisco Ballet, which makes its Festival Napa Valley debut with a mixed-repertory program of classical works and contemporary pieces like artistic director Helgi Tómasson’s much-lauded Fifth Season ballet.

And while several events carry a hefty price tag, the festival also offers free community events. A series of young-artist concerts includes performances by awardwinning violinist Alexi Kenney, UkrainianAmerican soprano Yelena Dyachek, piano prodigy Daniel Hsu and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

The Festival Napa Valley runs Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 24, at various venues in Napa County. festivalnapavalley. org.—Charlie Swanson

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Desta Art & Tea Gallery, “Shifting Tides,” encaustics painter Robin Denevan’s imagined landscapes and scultpor Phyllis Thelen’s telling forms display. 6pm.

417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932.

Fulton Crossing, “July Art Show,” displaying new works by studio and visiting artists including Kelley Howell, Nancy Woods and Lynn Bell. 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. 707.536.3305.

Napa Valley Museum, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” exhibit of innovative, independent video games includes ten fully playable gaming stations featuring diverse indie games.

11am. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500.

Occidental Center for the Arts, “Leaf & Petal, Root & Seed,” juried show with each artist displaying four pieces that explore ways that plants nourish and sustain human life. 5:30pm.

Galleries SONOMA COUNTY Art Museum of Sonoma County

Through Jul 24, “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.

The Art Wall at Shige Sushi

Through Jul 31, “Sherry Parker Solo Show,” the engaging collage artist exhibits her surreal works. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Hours vary 707.795.9753.

ArtFlare Gallery

Through Jul 17, “Life Begins with a Paint Brush,” senior painters, ages 70 to 96, show their work, some fro the first

3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Jul 16 Calabi Gallery

Calabi Gallery, “Summer Show,” featuring works by three Sonoma County artists, Terry Holleman, Bernadette Howard and Bambi Waterman, who share a sensibility of revering and preserving the natural world. 4pm.

456 10th St, Santa Rosa.

707.781.7070.

Sebastopol Gallery, “Clay, Pigment & Precious Stones,” featured artists Chris Boyd, Paula Matzinger and Joann Lustig display works that range from ceramics to oil paintings to jewelry. 4pm.

150 N Main St, Sebastopol.

707.829.7200.

Jul 17

Marin Society of Artists, “Sparks,” juried photography exhibit features works from guest artists as well as MSA members. 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. 415.464.9561.

time in their lives. 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 33, Santa Rosa. SatSun, noon to 5pm.

Bump Wine Cellars Through Jul 31, “Art Is the Clothing of a Revelation,” artistic couple Shotsie and Kristine Gorman exhibit their paintings. 521 Broadway, Ste A, Sonoma. Mon-Thurs, 1 to 6; Fri-Sun, noon to 6; Closed Wed. 707.228.9214.

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.

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,” 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. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa.

Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am.

707.543.3737.

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Through Jul 31, “Walking Sideways,” artists Daniel Stingle and Richard Nyhagen show assemblage ceramic sculptures and screen printed imagery examining environmental and existential dissonance in an urban context. 16190 Main St, Guerneville. Thurs-Sun, noon to 6pm. 707.239.0518.

Gallery One

Through Jul 23, “Lens Point of View,” features four unique photographers with their unusual perspective.

209 Western Ave, Petaluma.

707.778.8277.

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.

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.

Kitty Hawk Gallery

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

125 N Main St, Sebastopol.

707.861.3904.

Prince Gallery

Through Jul 31, “The Atmospherum (Waiting for the UFOs),” new work by

contemporary painters, Andrea Kendall and Paul Goldman share themes of atmospheric uncertainty and spatial eccentricity. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.889.0371.

Redmetal Barn

Through Jul 31, “Tribal Art from India,” discover the work of forest-based artists of the Warli and Gond tribes of western and central India.

26960 River Rd, Cloverdale.

Santa Rosa City Hall

Through Jul 28, “The Vagabond Soul,” Jenner chef-turnedartist Robert von Kepner shows his chiaroscuro-styled drawings of the human form, done with intricate graphite pencil on paper. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.789.9664.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Through Jul 27, “The Art of the Book,” juried exhibit shows altered books, printmaking and book-like objects. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

University Art Gallery Jul 14-31, “Palate to Palette,” features a rich and diverse selection drawn from more than 440 works by regional, national and internationally known artists that are part of the Sonoma State University art collection. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4.

707.664.2295.

Upstairs Art Gallery

Through Jul 31, “Land, Water & Sky of Sonoma County,” displaying Bill Gittens’ oil paintings. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9. 707.431.4214.

MARIN COUNTY Bay Model Visitor Center Through Jul 30, “Transformation,” Bibby Gignillit’s collage works feature bold colors and whimsical geometric shapes.

2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.3871.

Gallery Route One

Through Jul 31, “Points of Departure,” a group show by gallery members emphasizes the variety of each artist’s unique point of view, concept or idea. 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.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Through Jul 21, “Bold,” juried show explores bold use of color in vibrant expressionist and abstract works. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

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.

NAPA COUNTY Caldwell Snyder Gallery Through Jul 31, “A Summer Song” artist James Wolanin’s carefree works of summertime scenes blend mid-20th century nostalgia and pop art glossiness. 1328 Main St, St Helena. Open daily, 10 to 6.

415.531.6755.

Napa Valley Museum

Through Jul 31, “Abuzz,” solo exhibition of Amber ImrieSitunayake’s fiber-based installations allows visitors to step inside her hanging cocoon works. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Bil Lepp: Because You Can’t Handle the Truth

Nationally renowned storyteller and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest shares his outrageous and humorous tall-tales. Jul 16, 8pm. $15. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Dan Gabriel

Headlining standup comedian has been seen on Comedy Central, Showtime and CBS. Jul 16, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato.

415.899.9883.

Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Platinum-selling standup

star brings his family-friendly show to Sonoma County. Jul 16, 7:30pm. $25-$75. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Brian Regan

One of the most popular standup comedians in the country, Regan brings a familyfriendly night of laughs to Napa. Jul 14, 8pm. Sold-out.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Sonoma County Comedy Fest

Event features two nights of headlining standup comedy, wine and beer, live music, poolside lounging and more.

Jul 15-16. $40-$80. Flamingo Resort Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, crushersofcomedy. com.

Events The Barlow Street Fair

The Barlow takes over McKinley Street every Thursday this summer with local food, beer and wine, as well as live music and family-friendly activities. Thurs, 5pm. through Sep 29. Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol.

Evening of Mizrahi Culture

Event showcases Iraqi film, food and art. Jul 20, 6pm. $15. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.444.8000.

Flynn Creek Circus

Acrobats, aerialists and daredevils perform in the classic big-top tradition. Jul 14-17. $17-$25. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Imaginarium Festival Gala

Festival Napa Valley’s starstudded fundraising event features Wayne Brady hosting an evening of auctions and performances by members of Cirque du Soleil. Jul 17, 5pm.

Meadowood Napa Valley, 900 Meadowood Ln, St Helena, 877.963.3646.

Mindfulness Practice in the Heart of the World

Daylong retreat with Wendy Johnson combines dharma talks and meditation to nurture a mindfulness of Earth. Jul 16, 10am. $50. Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1349.

‘Lucha Mexico,’ screening Sunday, July 17, at the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael. See Film, below.

Music in the Vines

Fundraiser for Disability Services & Legal Center features music from Deluxe and Ron Lacey, gourmet food and local wines with auctions, raffles and more. Jul 14, 6pm. $65. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.2745.

Obon Observance & Odori Celebration

Obon is the special occasion when Buddhists honor their loved ones and express their appreciation with odori, or traditional Japanese dancing.

Jul 17, 2pm. Free. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

Rivertown Revival

Four stages of live music, circus acts, roaming revivalist preachers, arty boats, kids’ activities and more all take place on the river. Jul 16, 11am. $5-$10. David Yearsley River Heritage Center, 6 Copeland St, Petaluma. 707 290 6723.

Film Lost & Found in Mexico Documentary by Caren Cross wonders what makes many Americans leave their homeland to pursue a new life in the town of San Miguel de Allende. Jul 14, 6:30pm. Free.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

415.789.2665.

Lucha Mexico

The ultimate look behind

the mask, this thrilling documentary immerses audiences in the spectacle of Lucha Libre, the style of professional wrestling unique to Mexico. Jul 17, 4 and 7pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.454.1222.

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 Bastille Day Celebration

Includes special menus and festivities. Jul 14. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

Bastille Day in Wine Country

Food and wine specials, cookie decorating, pastry demos, music and more celebrate the French holiday. Jul 14. Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

The Breastfest Beer Festival

Fundraiser has endless eats and bottomless cups from more than 40 of the best California Breweries while you listen to live music and support a great cause. VIP tickets get

you in an hour early. Jul 16, 1pm. $55-$65. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael., thebreastfest.org.

Occidental Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue Annual event turns 60 and celebrates with live music, salami tosses wine and delicious BBQ. Jul 17, 12pm.

Free admission. Union Hotel, 3731 Main St, Occidental.

707.874.3555.

St Jean Bastille Day Celebration

Live music, food trucks and wine make for a party. Jul 16, 11am. Free admission. Chateau St Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.833.4134.

Taste of Napa

Festival Napa Valley’s signature event boasts the finest Napa wineries and restaurants offering up artisanal bites and sips with live music and more.

Jul 16, 11am. $99. Cairdean Estate, 3125 St Helena Hwy, St Helena. 707.968.5434.

Vintner’s Luncheon

Festival Napa Valley’s commemoration of the 1976 Judgment of Paris includes wine, food and a Baroque performance by Les Violettes.

Jul 18, 11am. Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford. 707.963.2784.

Readings Book Passage

Jul 13, 7pm, “All the Missing

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Jul 20, 6pm, “The Given World” with Marian Palaia, a “Books & Brews” event hosted by Copperfield’s Books.

1250 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.4101.

Diesel Bookstore

Jul 13, 7pm, Larkspur Book Club, hear or join in a discussion of “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende. Free.

2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books Jul 14, 6pm, “The Light of Paris” with Eleanor Brown, followed by wine reception at Thumbprint Cellars. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Healdsburg Shed

Jul 16, 1pm, “Cheese & Beer” with Janet Fletcher, includes tasting. $65. 25 North St, Healdsburg 707.431.7433.

Napa Copperfield’s Books

Jul 20, 7pm, “The Innocents” with Ace Atkins. 3740 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa.

707.252.8002.

Napa Main Library

Jul 19, 7pm, “The Winemaker” with Richard Peterson.

Free. 580 Coombs St, Napa 707.253.4070.

Novato Copperfield’s Books Jul 15, 7pm, “Murder on the Quai” with Cara Black.

999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books

Jul 15, 7pm, “The Nightmare Stacks” with Charles Stross.

140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Jul 14, 7pm, “Hiking Through History: San Francisco” with Tracy Salcedo. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

reception optional. Jul 16, 8pm. $35-$65. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1075.

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Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books

Jul 15, 7pm, “Security” with Gina Wohlsdorf. Jul 19, 7pm, Hot Summer Nights With Redwood Writers, local authors read. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Sonoma Arts Live performs the lively new musical adaptation that puts a twist on the classic Greek myth of Helen of Troy.

Through Jul 17. $15-$22.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. www. sonomaartslive.org.

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Life is a Dream/ La Vida Es Sueño

Jul 14, 7pm, “Frackopoly” with Wenonah Hauter. Jul 16, 7pm, “City of Refuge” with Starhawk.

138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

Jul 17, 5pm, “Our Renewable Future” with Richard Heinberg. $15. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.938.4626.

Velo Vino Tasting Room Jul 17, 12pm, “Truly Napa Valley” with Sharon Pieniak.

Free. 709 Main St, St Helena 707.968.0625.

Vintage House

Jul 19, 7pm, “The Humane Economy” with Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society reads, hosted by Readers’ Books and Pets Lifeline. 264 First St E, Sonoma.

Theater Broadway Under the Stars

Transcendence Theatre Company’s award-winning series offers a “Fantastical Family Night” with stars of stage and screen performing numbers from Broadway, Disney and everything in between. Includes pre-show activities and food and wine vendors. Jul 15-16. $29 and up.

Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 877.424.1414.

Forever Plaid

Sixth Street Playhouse closes their 10th anniversary season with a rollicking musical revue covering the harmonizing groups of 1950s pop and Broadway classics. Through Jul 17. $15-$37. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

42nd Street Moon

San Francisco troupe presents a celebration of nostalgic Broadway classics from the last century. Pre-show cocktail

The Imaginists’ traveling summer show reimagines a classic tale. Jul 15, 7pm. Free.

Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa. The Imaginists’ traveling summer show reimagines a classic tale.

Jul 16, 4pm. Free. Southwest Community Park, 1698 Hearn Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7554.

Murder at Sea

Get a Clue Productions’ new mystery dinner theater show is a Caribbean cruise who-dunnit, with audience participation and island-themed attire encouraged. Fri, Jul 15, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor. 707.837.0019.

The Radio Hour

A fun-filled original show produced by the Kut Ups, a home-grown variety group comprised of singers, dances, musicians and comedians now in its 44th year. Through Jul 16. $20. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

Shrek, the Musical!

Roustabout Theater will make you believe in this magical musical comedy. Jul 15-17. $16$26. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

The Taming

A modern political farce dishes up liberty, justice and comedy for all. Through Jul 17. $10-$35.

Marin Shakespeare Company, 890 Bella Ave, San Rafael.

415.499.4488.

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Bernie Sanders supporters had pushed earlier for firm legalization language, but had been turned back last week and didn’t have any new language going into this weekend’s platform committee meeting. But on Saturday afternoon, the committee addressed an amendment that would have removed marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, as Sanders supporters had earlier sought in vain, with

Tennessee Sanders delegate David King arguing that pot was put in the same schedule as heroin during a political “craze” to go after “hippies and blacks.”

That amendment was on the verge of being defeated, with some committee members worrying that it went “too far” and that it would somehow undermine state-level legalization efforts, but the committee proposed merely rescheduling—not descheduling— marijuana and added the undefined “pathway” language.

The amendment was then adopted in an 81–80 vote, leading to a period of contention and confusion as former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin, the committee co-chair, entered a complaint that at least one member may not have been able to vote. That led to arguments between committee members and between members and non-voting observers, most of whom were Sanders supporters.

The Washington Post reported that one Clinton delegate complained loudly that Sanders delegates “wanted 100 percent of everything.”

But the new language prevailed when former U.S. senator from Arkansas Mark Pryor, a Clinton delegate, announced that while opponents of the language were unhappy that the earlier compromise language had been replaced, they weren’t going to fight it.

“We withdraw the objection,” Pryor said.

Sanders supporters didn’t get the descheduling language they wanted, but they did get a commitment to rescheduling and they got the word “legalization” in there, even if the phrase “a reasoned pathway for future legalization” is a bit mealymouthed.

And the Democratic Party now has marijuana legalization as part of its platform.

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

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ARIES (March 21–April 19) Upcoming adventures might make you more manly if you are a woman. If you are a man, the coming escapades could make you more womanly. How about if you’re trans? Odds are that you’ll become even more gender fluid. I am exaggerating a bit, of course. The transformations I’m referring to may not be visible to casual observers.

They will mostly unfold in the depths of your psyche.

But they won’t be merely symbolic, either. There’ll be mutations in your biochemistry that will expand your sense of your own gender. If you respond enthusiastically to these shifts, you will begin a process that could turn you into an even more complete and attractive human being than you already are.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

I’ll name five heroic tasks you will have more than enough power to accomplish in the next eight months. 1. Turning an adversary into an ally. 2. Converting a debilitating obsession into an empowering passion. 3. Transforming an obstacle into a motivator. 4. Discovering small treasures in the midst of junk and decay. 5. Using the unsolved riddles of childhood to create a living shrine to eternal youth. 6. Gathering a slew of new freedom songs, learning them by heart and singing them regularly—especially when habitual fears rise up in you.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Your life has resemblances to a jigsaw puzzle that lies unassembled on a kitchen table. Unbeknownst to you, but revealed to you by me, a few of the pieces are missing. Maybe your cat knocked them under the refrigerator, or they fell out of their storage box somewhere along the way. But this doesn’t have to be a problem. I believe you can mostly put together the puzzle without the missing fragments.

At the end, when you’re finished, you may be tempted to feel frustration that the picture’s not complete. But that would be illogical perfectionism. Ninety-seven percent success will be just fine.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) If you are smoothly attuned with the cosmic rhythms and finely aligned with your unconscious wisdom, you could wake up one morning and find that a mental block has miraculously crumbled, instantly raising your intelligence. If you can find it in your proud heart to surrender to “God,” your weirdest dilemma will get at least partially solved during a magical three-hour interlude. And if you are able to forgive 50 percent of the wrongs that have been done to you in the last six years, you will no longer feel like you’re running into a strong wind, but rather you’ll feel like the beneficiary of a strong wind blowing in the same direction you’re headed.

LEO (July 23–August 22) How often have you visited hell or the suburbs of hell during the last few weeks? According to my guesstimates, the time you spent there was exactly the right amount. You got the teachings you needed most, including a few tricks about how to steer clear of hell in the future. With this valuable information, you will forevermore be smarter about how to avoid unnecessary pain and irrelevant hindrances. So congratulations! I suggest you celebrate.

And please use your newfound wisdom as you decline one last invitation to visit the heart of a big, hot mess.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) My friend Athena works as a masseuse. She says that the highest praise she can receive is drool. When her clients feel so sublimely serene that threads of spit droop out of their mouths, she knows she’s in top form. You might trigger responses akin to drool in the coming weeks, Virgo.

Even if you don’t work as a massage therapist, I think it’s possible you’ll provoke rather extreme expressions of approval, longing and curiosity. You will be at the height of your power to inspire potent feelings in those you encounter. In light of this situation, you might want to wear a small sign or button that reads, “You have my permission to drool freely.”

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) The latest Free Will Astrology poll shows that 33 percent of your friends, loved ones and acquaintances approve of your grab for glory; 38 percent disapprove; 18 percent remain undecided; and 11 percent wish you would grab for even

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greater glory. As for me, I’m aligned with the 11 percent minority. Here’s what I say: Don’t allow your quest for shiny breakthroughs and brilliant accomplishments to be overly influenced by what people think of you.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) You are

at the pinnacle of your powers to both hurt and heal.

Your turbulent yearnings could disrupt the integrity of those whose self-knowledge is shaky, even as your smoldering radiance can illuminate the darkness for those who are lost or weak. As strong and confident as I am, even I would be cautious about engaging your tricky intelligence. Your piercing perceptions and wild understandings might either undo me or vitalize me.

Given these volatile conditions, I advise everyone to approach you as if you were a love bomb or a truth fire or a beauty tornado.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) Here’s the deal: I will confess a dark secret from my past if you confess an equivalent secret from yours.

Shall I go first? When I first got started in the business of writing horoscope columns, I contributed a sexed-up monthly edition to a porn magazine published by smut magnate Larry Flynt. What’s even more scandalous is that I enjoyed doing it. OK. It’s your turn. Locate a compassionate listener who won’t judge you harshly, and unveil one of your subterranean mysteries. You may be surprised at how much psychic energy this will liberate. (For extra credit and emancipation, spill two or even three secrets.)

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) What do you want to be when you grow up, Capricorn?

What? You say you are already all grown up, and my question is irrelevant? If that’s your firm belief, I will ask you to set it aside for now. I’ll invite you to entertain the possibility that maybe some parts of you are not in fact fully mature; that no matter how ripe you imagine yourself to be, you could become even riper—an even more gorgeous version of your best self. I will also encourage you to immerse yourself in a mood of playful fun as you respond to the following question: “How can I activate and embody an even more complete version of my soul’s code?”

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) On a summer day 20 years ago, I took my five-year-old daughter, Zoe, and her friend Max to the merrygo-round in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Zoe jumped on the elegant golden-maned lion and Max mounted the wild blue horse. Me? I climbed aboard the humble pig. Its squat pink body didn’t seem designed for rapid movement. Its timid gaze was fixed on the floor in front of it. As the man who operated the ride came around to see if everyone was in place, he congratulated me on my bold choice. Very few riders preferred the porker, he said. Not glamorous enough. “But I’m sure I will arrive at our destination as quickly and efficiently as everyone else,” I replied.

Your immediate future, Aquarius, has symbolic resemblances to this scene.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

Early on in our work together, my psychotherapist confessed that she only works with clients whose problems are interesting to her. In part, her motivations are selfish; her goal is to enjoy her work. But her motivations are also altruistic.

She feels she’s not likely to be of service to anyone with whom she can’t be deeply engaged. I understand this perspective, and am inclined to make it more universal. Isn’t it smart to pick all our allies according to this principle? Every one of us is a mess in one way or another, so why not choose to blend our fates with those whose messiness entertains us and teaches us the most? I suggest you experiment with this view in the coming weeks and months, Pisces.

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