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Blame the Gun

shouldering the awesome burden of this tragedy for our community.

Thanks to Peter Byrne, Kathleen Finigan and the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County for their elucidating and eloquent letters in response to my letter (“Let It Rest,” May 10).

Peter presaged the Bohemian’s Hot Summer Guide with aggressive language like “blasting,” “criminally,” “killer” (I’m one too, but called a “hero” for killing Iraqis in 1991), “splattering . . . automatic gunfire”. Peter concludes that all “white” (Erick’s skin, like mine, is actually closer to pink) cops want to shoot all “colored” children, and county officials value this skill over children’s lives. Absurd!

I agree with the Peace and Justice Center that the tilting scales of justice should be heard at the highest court level. I agree with Kathleen and Judge Smith that Sgt. Gelhaus does not have a license to kill teenagers within three seconds. Contrary to Peter, I think Erick is quite a guy for

Peter, there is no way to nonaggressively carry a toy gun. Is there such a thing as

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a toy gun? Like candy cigarettes? What kind of community allows children on city streets with toy guns?

Peter and Kathleen’s ad hominem attacks are disappointing, but point to the way language and Goebbels’ Big Lie work to confuse the public.

Machiavellian indeed. The refusal of both to use my name (they reference the “writer,” “author,” “this gentleman”) implies they fear the American bogeyman of “the Other.” Like the president fears immigrants. Surprising if Peter or Kathleen have ever carried a weapon for a living or to protect their

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community. That’s OK; there are people like Erick to do so for them.

Sheriff Freitas vows not to work with ICE at the street level. I support that. I support the Peace and Justice Center’s position on the excessive use of force by all deputies and the corroding influence of Sonoma County’s ubiquitous wineries and breweries. My perspective on culpability is neither skewed, nor do I blame Andy or his parents, though I wonder who let him out of the house with that toy gun. Sonoma County’s Sheriff’s Office may have a “serious problem.” Perhaps the Peace and Justice Center would support me if I ran for sheriff? Finally, I agree with people who believe this case has been ground into fine bits. Time to let Andy, Erick and Sonoma County rest.

JUDGE (RET.) CHRISTOPHER PATRICK MURPHY BERKHEIMER Guerneville

Wicked Witch Donald Trump is a witch. He practices magic, especially black magic, and casts spells over his followers. Even though Trump gave highly classified information to the Russians, advocates the imprisonment of journalists, grabs pussies, disparages the handicapped, obstructs justice with the firing of ex-FBI director James Comey, his supporters are more passionately proTrump than ever before.

The only explanation is witchcraft.

Recently, I spoke to a Trump supporter, and she explained that she loves Trump because he is a champion of the working class. I said: “Look at what he does, not what he says.” I explained, by way of example, that his healthcare plan would throw 24 million Americans off their healthcare. She just stared at me blankly. The information did not register.

Yes, Donald Trump is a witch, and his followers are delusional.

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The Killing of Branch Wroth A death that didn’t have to happen

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n May 12, the son of my good friends, Marni and Chris Wroth, was killed by Rohnert Park police.

Branch Wroth was in distress. Instead of being helped, he was killed. Despite the instructions of the Taser manufacturer, that people who exhibit “extreme agitation” or “violent irrational behavior” may be “at an increased risk of sudden death,” Branch was Tasered. Eight and a half years ago, Rohnert Park police killed Guy Fernandez for the same reasons, the same way.

Recently, on the street a few doors from my house in Santa Rosa, a man started screaming. He was clearly having a mental break.

The Santa Rosa police and an ambulance showed up. The police and EMTs spoke with him very gently, very calmly. It went on for a long time. He even ripped boards from a neighbor’s fence trying to escape. They stayed calm. They never hurt him. He was still screaming as they closed the ambulance doors, but nobody was harmed.

It can be done. We must demand this of law-enforcement agencies.

The Wroth’s request for an independent coroner was denied. The sheriff’s office, which freely uses excessive force, will investigate.

Everything about this highlights the inhumanity of this system.

We take lives so easily in this country and make every excuse for it. Too many people accept this. We have always thought that earlier forms of punishment—cutting off hands for stealing a loaf of bread, hanging for minor infractions—were barbaric. But they continue to this day, as police are exonerated for killing unarmed people who have committed no crime or crimes equivalent to stealing bread.

And instead of paying for a front row seat to the hanging, we can watch on our cell phones. That too many Rohnert Park residents do not seem to object does not make it right.

In its May 2000 report, 17 years ago (!), the California Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights called for the immediate creation of a civilian review board in Rohnert Park.

Seventeen years of arrogance and inaction on the part of that city have followed.

The Wroth family’s hearts are breaking. It did not need to be this way.

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anta Rosa vice mayor Jack Tibbetts says he struggled over Measure C, the June 6 ballot measure that could enact rent stabilization on some Santa Rosa properties while also creating a just-cause eviction policy for landlords.

The lawn signs announcing the upcoming vote are everywhere; they are huge, and in some parts of town it’s practically neighborto-neighbor competition for the biggest sign on the block: Yes on C! No on C! The gist of opposition mailers showing up in Santa Rosans’ mailboxes in recent days, paid for by the real estate interests, is that

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Measure C won’t help the city’s chronic homelessness problem with homelessness and the related affordable housing shortage. But Measure C doesn’t set out to do either of those things, even if they’re a huge priority for Santa Rosa voters on either side of the Measure C question.

Mailers pushing opposition to

Measure C are rife with photos and testimonials from young, elderly, Latino, fixed-income and homeless Santa Rosans, all saying they won’t support Measure C because it won’t do anything for their particular housing problem. Those people aren’t paying for the mailers, which were funded by Citizens for Fair & Equitable Housing (created by local opponents to Measure C), rental housing providers and Real Estate Professionals Opposing Measure C. Opponents highlight that Measure C only applies to citizens living in some apartments built before 1995. “Anyone living in a single-family home, condominium, duplex, owneroccupied triplex or an apartment built after 1995 is not covered by the city’s ordinance.” It’s an odd position to take for an effort driven by real estate interests.

In effect the messages seems to be: We don’t support rent stabilization in the first place, and even if we did, this ordinance wouldn’t be of any use to most Santa Rosans.

According to the mailers, “major funding” for the “No on C” effort came from the statewide California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization PAC and Woodmont Real Estate Services, a big property-management firm with offices in Sacramento, Belmont and Santa Rosa.

Tibbetts is supporting Measure C because of what it sets out to accomplish. “At its most fundamental level,” he says, “Measure C will provide price predictability” for people currently living in housing that is affordable by design and built before 1995.

That’s about 20 percent of all housing in Santa Rosa, leaving most rental properties free of any rent-control restrictions in a county where the average rents are among the highest in the country. Opponents argue that enacting rent control on 20 percent of properties could serve to raise the rent on everyone else.

If it passes, all landlords in town will be impacted by justcause eviction language, which

Measure C doesn’t expand affordable housing, but it does compel landlords to provide relocation assistance.

Tibbetts is supporting Measure C despite what he calls his “internal struggle” over the bill, and his acknowledgement that the measure could create unintended consequences, which he recently laid out in an op-ed in the Press Democrat co-written with Santa Rosa school board member Jenni Klose. The Santa Rosa City Council is split, with John Sawyer, Schwedhelm and Ernesto Olivares in opposition, and Julie Combs, Mayor Chris Coursey and Tibbetts supporting the ordinance.

Tibbetts’ concerns track generally with a 2016 report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) that opponents to the measure have been sending around. The mailer says that the LAO report, “Perspectives on Helping LowIncome Californians Afford Housing,” found that policies like Measure C “are not sound solutions to our housing crisis.”

The LAO report said that “facilitating more private housing development in the state’s coastal urban communities would help make housing more affordable for low-income Californians” which, let’s face it, is music to the ears of developers who often characterize the problem of affordable housing as lack of supply.

“Existing affordable-housing programs assist only a small proportion of low-income Californians,” the LAO report continued. “Most low-income Californians receive little or no assistance. Expanding affordable housing programs to help these households likely would be extremely challenging and prohibitively expensive.”

Measure C doesn’t expand affordable housing, but it does compel landlords to provide relocation assistance for tenants when they are repairing a unit, which in his op-ed Tibbetts acknowledged created a “financial barrier to properly maintaining, rehabilitating and remodeling depressed properties.”

Tibbetts also called for the creation of a risk-mitigation pool for landlords who might be wary of accepting tenants with bad credit or with Section 8 vouchers.

He notes that Measure C has a sunset clause based on “time rather than a vacancy rate,” where the city council could adjust the ordinance if the vacancy rate was 5 percent over the course of a year.

The city is looking to construct more affordable housing in the future, Tibbetts says, but that’s not for a couple of years, and in the meanwhile, Measure C “can be a bridge to get us there.”

And the city is cranking up efforts to confront its homelessness problem as residents highlight their growing concern. On May 24, Santa Rosa launched the first of several community forums to tackle the problem. Santa Rosa voters routinely cite homelessness and affordable housing, Tibbetts says, as the top two issues of importance to them.

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forbids them from booting tenants so they can, for example, raise the rent for the next tenant.

Opponents to the just-cause eviction include former Santa Rosa police chief and current Santa Rosa City councilman Tom Schwedhelm, who says the new rules will make it harder for landlords to evict criminals.

Whale Tale The big news of Memorial Day weekend was the whale, a 79-foot endangered female blue whale that got hit by a ship and washed up on a Bolinas beach and died. A sad and awesome scene played out at the beach through the holiday as visitors and scientists came to take their piece of the majestic animal.

On Saturday morning at dawn the whale was still intact, sans its eyes which had been removed by scientists the day before—word on the whalewatch street is it is very rare luck indeed to get the eyes of a dead whale before scavengers peck them out.

“I thought it was a metal sculpture,” said a woman on the beach. There were rust-brown circles on the mammoth’s body that did lend it an ancient, sculptural look.The whale was about 20 and birthed a couple calves along the way. There are about 2,800 blue whales off of San Francisco, out of an estimated worldwide population of between 10,000 and 25,000.

To describe the aroma coming off the whale is somewhat difficult without stinkshaming the poor departed beast, a powerful, sour smell that endured in the nostril for hours. The blue whale is the largest animal to ever have roamed the earth.

The leviathan is lodged in a curving corner of Agate Beach County Park that’s too rocky for any craft to get in there and tow it out to sea, and the beach is too rocky to bury the whale.—Tom Gogola

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COMMUNITY MINDED Mark Emmett co-founded the Guerneville Community Alliance to give residents a greater voice.

Helping Hand ark Emmett has been looking out for Guerneville since he moved there 25 years ago.

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After retiring from the Alameda County Fire Department, Emmett worked as a general contractor until two back surgeries made him give up manual labor. But he didn’t slow down. He was elected to the Russian River Fire Protection District board of directors in 2014.

One of the first things Emmett noticed upon his new appointment was that 20 to 25 percent of the ambulance calls the fire department received were for

the homeless. It takes at least two hours for paramedics to transport someone from Guerneville to a hospital in Santa Rosa and then drive back, during which time there’s no ambulance available in town. Since that realization, Emmett has been at the forefront of trying to remedy Guerneville’s homeless problem and others.

“The people who live and work here needed a voice,” Emmett says. “People need to have an avenue to speak up instead of feeling more neglected.”

With that in mind, he cofounded the nonprofit Guerneville Community Alliance to work on solving community problems.

Homelessness is at the top of the

list. At one of the group’s meetings on homelessness in January, more than 500 people showed up. One of the group’s first projects was to identify homeless encampments and clean them up with the help of Guerneville’s Clean River Alliance.

“Our goal is to help and provide services for the people who want help, who want to change, and keep people safe by helping control the people who are abusing substances and engaging in other illegal behavior.”

Through this initiative, the organization has worked with the sheriff and private property owners.

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and with law enforcement; we were even approached by [Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office] Captain Mark Essick, who said, ‘We really need to connect to your organization,’” Emmett says.

“We’re working to provide services to people who want help. And what we’ve done with Guerneville law enforcement, it’s really working for the drugs and illegal stuff. The demographics of the town are changing. It’s not just a vacation spot anymore. We’re trying to meet that.”

Emmett was pleased that the Guerneville Community Alliance was able to broker a meeting with local merchants, the sheriff’s office and the homeless.

“It was so law enforcement and the merchants could hear their stories—it was very dramatic.”

Beyond homelessness, Emmett wants to work with other river towns to share ambulance services, and he has his eyes on projects to improve air quality.

“I simply love the community,” he says.

out the taco truck at Safeway. Usually, people aren’t comfortable eating at trucks in strange towns, so I like to reassure them. It’s so yummy and the people are so sweet. There’s nobody doing lousy food [in Guerneville], so that’s great. I try and point out places they might overlook, like Bloomsters [Korean Diner]. People think it’s just a historical find, and less about food, so I like bringing things to their attention.

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Where do you take first-time visitors to Guerneville?

They’ve got to go to Armstrong Woods. It pisses me off if they’ve already gone to Muir Woods—they’re so similar, but one’s full of tourists and the other is basically empty where you can be by yourself.

What do you know about Guerneville that others don’t?

Lots of things since I’m an innkeeper—I can’t tell you though. Fifty feet from where I’m sitting is the tallest redwood tree in Guerneville. It’s absolutely stunning and gigantic. It got hit by lightning a long time ago, and it’s maybe eight feet across. It’s so old that the bark has started to twist.

If you could change one thing about Guerneville, what would it be?

I like eating outside. I would love to magically make Main Street wide enough to be able to have a 10-foot sidewalk for eating outside [in front of shops]. I think that Guerneville is perfect, with its funky charm and interesting, passionate people, which is definitely what I’d like to keep.

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SPEAKING FOR TREES Lynette McLean hates it when visitors head to Muir Woods instead of the less crowded (and closer) Armstrong Woods reserve.

Local Knowledge Lynette McLean, owner of the LGBTfriendly Highlands Resort in Guerneville How would you spend your perfect day in Guerneville?

My perspective as an innkeeper is different than when I was a tourist.

Then, it was sitting on a deck and watching the trees. Now, it would have to be having breakfast on the deck, taking my dog on a walk at Armstrong Woods, driving to Bodega Bay and having an outdoor barbecue with friends. Guerneville is a low-key town; there’s enough to do to be occupied, but not too much, so you feel like you’re missing out. I wish I could just turn off the wi-fi at night [at the inn] to encourage relaxation.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Guerneville?

As an innkeeper, it’s like having kids—I can’t say a favorite. I always point

The North Bay’s long-standing gay pride weekend, Sonoma County Pride, this year brings the LGBTQ+ community together in a brand-new event, the “Rise Up” solidarity rally.

In addition to advocating for gay rights, this rally will rise to the occasion and call for action on women’s rights, immigration rights and economic equality. The rally will feature over a dozen keynote speakers, including Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch and Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, as well as activists who represent a vast range of political and social groups looking to resist the current administration, Congress, and the courts seeking to roll back hardfought civil rights. Saturday, June 3, Guerneville Lodge, 15905 River Rd, Guerneville.

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Unity Parade & Festival at Sonoma County Pride

After you’ve risen up at Saturday’s rally, be sure to get a spot along downtown Guerneville’s Unity Parade route on Sunday, as the popular parade showcases the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in the North Bay for a 30th year. This year’s parade features Chairman of the

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Greg Sarris, Hopkins and nationally recognized transgender activist and motivational speaker Aydian Dowling as grand marshals.

Once the parade traverses downtown Guerneville, the Unity Festival commences with Dowling presenting a keynote talk, “My Journey to Authenticity,” as well as music from folk duo Mouths of Babes, who’ve recently relocated back to Sonoma County, and an array of exhibitors, food and drinks and celebratory fun for all. Sunday, June 4. Parade starts on Main St, Guerneville at 11am. Festival happens at Guerneville Lodge, 15905 River Rd, Guerneville. Noon to 7pm. sonomacountypride.org.

Rockin’ the River

In the summer, Guerneville’s picturesque plaza adjacent to the river park goes from quaint hangout spot to highlycharged concert venue when the Rockin’ the River series brings electrified fun to town every other week. The family friendly street party features popular rock bands from throughout the Bay Area and beyond performing for crowds in the setting sun, and this year’s series opens with a set by slide guitar master Roy Rogers and His Delta Rhythm Kings. Other acts scheduled for this summer include soul

rockers the Highway Poets, the all-female powerhouse Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, Los Angeles-based salsa dance band Invasion Latina and Motown masters the Best Intentions. Bring chairs or dancing shoes and enjoy this series every other Thursday, June 22 through Sept 14, at Guerneville Plaza, Armstrong and River Roads, Guerneville. 7pm. Free admission. rockintheriver.org.

Russian River Beer Revival

Reflecting the town’s laidback and friendly vibe, the 15th annual Russian River Beer Revival will not let a recordbreaking rainy season sully the shores of the Russian River where the beer tasting and barbecue cook-off take place. Hosted by West County microbrewers Stumptown Brewery, this year’s event promises to revive your inner ale aficionado with beers and ciders from some 30 crafters, and two dozen barbecue teams facing off in a tasty competition. Live music and local color make for a special day under the sun on Saturday, Aug 19, at Stumptown Brewery, 15045 River Rd, Guerneville.

Gates open at noon. $75-$100.

Shuttle bus from Santa Rosa available. Pre-sale only, no tickets at the door. stumptown. com/revival.

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Dining MEXICO VIA SONOMA COUNTY The corn at Polanco will feature an ancient variety from Oaxaca.

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f the folks at Sebastopol’s Ramen Gaijin are throwing a pop-up dinner, it’s worth taking note.

Ramen Gaijin, as you may recall, was born as a pop-up at neighboring Woodfour Brewing Co. It was such a hit founders Moishe Hahn-Schuman and Matthew Williams set out on their

own in 2014 to open their own place, now one of the busiest—and best—restaurants in town. It’s not Hahn-Schuman and Williams behind this pop-up, but one of their more adventurous cooks, Ruben Alcaraz and his buddy Raul Mendez, a sous chef at Napa’s 1313 Main.

The duo are creating a rootsy, eclectic ode to the flavors of Mexico City, particularly the

street food from the city’s upscale Polanco neighborhood.

That’s what the one-night-only restaurant will be called: Polanco.

It run 5–9pm June 5. For fans of Mexican food willing to travel far beyond burritos and quesadillas, it’s not to be missed.

Let’s start with the corn, one of the foundations of central and southern Mexican cuisine. The corn (or hominy in this case)

Alcaraz and Mendez will be using comes from artisanal growers in Oaxaca. Alcaraz says the variety is more than a thousand years old and GMO-free.

“To eat something that’s been handcrafted by the Aztecs and Mayans from a thousand years ago is pretty unique,” he says.

They’ll be grinding the grain on-site for tortillas and tamales, and it will also used in a pozole rojo, a chile-laced pork and hominy stew.

Other dishes on the nine-item menu include roasted corn with a powdered grasshopper aioli, birria tacos made with goat meat marinated for 10 days and tamales served with duck confit and a 120day mole made with more than 100 ingredients.

“Every week my partner gives it a stir to get the mole to emulsify, age and keep fermenting,” Alcaraz says. “We don’t know how people are going to take it. Some people might really dig it, but some people might be like, ‘Wow, this is too much for me. I’ve never exposed my palate to those kinds of flavors.’”

There will be cocktails, too, but don’t expect Margaritas. Alcaraz has created four tequila and mezcal cocktails, and borrowed the Oaxaca Manhattan from New York’s Death & Co. One drink he’s created features jicama juice with mescal and another is a riff on a White Russian made with horchata.

Alcaraz is taking a wait-and-see approach to future pop-ups, but the effort is clearly a passion project for him. He did a taco-centric pop-up at Ramen Gaijin last year, but Polanco is more ambitious.

“It’s something I always wanted to do. I just had it in me, and I was tired of having to go to El Molino Central all the way in Sonoma just to get some good Mexican food.

Why can’t we do it here?”

To make reservations for Polanco, call Ramen Gaijin at 707.827.3609.

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Cloverdale Ale Floyd IPA Fresh hops on the vine meet a grainy, biscuity note, and there’s a juicy, citrus zest to balance the bitter hop finish. All-around classic California IPA from Ruth McGowan’s brew pub. (6.7 percent ABV.)

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(7.1 percent ABV.) Sonoma Springs Subliminal Gold IPA Ach, even the rare microbrewery that specializes in authentic German-style beer has to pimp an IPA on the market to survive? Doch—this is “subliminal” after all: it’s like a hopped-up version of the brewery’s Kölschstyle ale, with a hop list that includes Hallertau Blanc. If you want to keep up with the IPAdrinking crowd, but really just want a more awesome version of a traditional American beer style with German roots, this is the ticket. (7 percent ABV.) Fogbelt Del Norte IPA Last time we visited Fogbelt, it was for their freshly harvested, wet-hop aromas. Here, the aroma is more like a fresh bag of hop pellets—it’s pleasant, just different. An ambertinted classic with rich ale flavor and tangy citrus. (7 percent ABV.) St. Florian’s Flashover IPA Also losing “India Pale Ale” points for being not so pale, this earthily hopped, malty brew wins them back for balance. (7.3 percent ABV.) Bear Republic Hop Shovel IPA Promising a shovelful of hops, this light gold, mellow IPA suggests lemon blossoms and ends up in the piney, citrusy camp. (7.5 percent ABV.) Lagunitas IPA I wanted to include this best-selling, Petalumaborn IPA (6.2 percent ABV) as a baseline of the ultra-piney-hoppy, unabashedly bitter West Coast IPA style—but what happened here?

This bottle, from six-pack, has oddly fruity, chewing-gum notes but not much more of interest. Old bottle, or new direction? In any case, I’ll stick with the brewery’s “Onehitter Series” like the latest Waldos Special Ale, with its sweet, resiny Lagunitas hop profile turned up to—well, over 11. At 11.9 percent ABV this is more like a double or triple IPA, and that’s a story for another day.

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s an increasingly disgraced White House bullies its way from one feckless and embarrassing outrage to the next, LGBTQ+ activists and advocates in the North Bay and across the country are grappling with the same despair that hangs in the air for many Americans.

For the LGBTQ+ communities of the North Bay, advocates already face fallout from Trump’s ramped-up deportation efforts, of special concern in a rural region that lacks the queer-dedicated resources of San Francisco, and where LGBTQ+ noncitizens face a cruel double- or triplevulnerability—to be young, undocumented and gay.

“I’m not living that experience, but there is already a huge sense of fear, of being LGBT-identified, and then this huge undercurrent of being deported. It creates a whole different dynamic for an individual and a culture,” says Javier RiveraRosales, director of Positive Images in Santa Rosa, an advocacy and outreach group that works with LGBTQ+ youth from around Sonoma County. “It jeopardizes stability and rootedness that this is the only thing they know; this is their home.”

Rivera-Rosales highlights the difficulty in out-front advocacy and outreach in the current climate of fear, where some undocumented LGBTQ+’s retreat to isolation or loneliness. Others become empowered and speak out. “People who don’t disclose their status are still speaking out and being that advocate,” Rivera-Rosales says. Even still, he continues, “one of the biggest things I see is that fear component.”

Youth facing deportation are also ensnared in cultural and familial issues. “What is your relation to your family and your friends to your queerness, your gender identity, your sexual orientation?” he asks. “I know

folks personally that don’t feel safe in either category.” And even when a Latino LGBTQ+ teen goes to the group where people share their identity, he says those queer spaces “are not always comfortable because there’s not a lot of people of color or people from other backgrounds in Sonoma County.”

That sense of fear is something that Eric Sawyer can speak to as one of the founders of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT-UP) in the 1980s. The lifelong HIV/AIDS and humanrights worker is pessimistic about the state of the union as he tees off in a phone interview from New York about a country that has “actually elected someone who has no qualifications whatsoever to be the [president] of the United States and is bringing with him a cadre of imbeciles and incompetent pilferers. Selfabsorbed me-me-me vacuum cleaners trying to dry the world of every natural resource, anything of value to enrich themselves.”

ACT-UP’s media-savvy activism spurred public attention and worldwide action that helped save Sawyer’s life and those of countless others during the height of the AIDS epidemic.

He rattles off proposed environmental cuts and giveaways under consideration by the White House, including “the National Park Service, the EPA, the right to drill in the ocean anywhere, in any national park,” as he engages with the present level of frustration he feels and the proper response to it.

Sawyer says the feeling of

despair in the air is very much like the early days of ACT-UP as an indifferent and/or homophobic media and political class wrote off the deaths as isolated incidents, while “a plague [was] decimating the gay community and IV drug users and other vulnerable groups.”

The difference between now and then was that during the Reagan era, for all its flaws and faults, the vulnerable and alreadytrampled weren’t also dealing with “the widespread degradation of American society, the rule of law and our government,” Sawyer adds. “It’s clear that some of these pariahs that are in the White House for whatever reason, really want to collapse society, and I can only suppose it’s so they can rape and pillage it. I don’t understand why there is not revolution in the streets. It’s fucking unbelievable.”

An earlier generation of gay men faced down a flatly homophobic culture as they took the first steps out of the closet. Emmy Awardwinning filmmaker John Scagliotti came out of a 1960s anti-war generation that broke numerous social and cultural barriers to pave the way for a nation where, a half century after the 1969 Stonewall riots, gay marriage is now a constitutionally protected right.

At least for now. Scagliotti was an activist during a period when life and death for many young people was answered through the question of whether they’d be sent to Vietnam or not. His Before Stonewall is one of several films he made that details LGBTQ+ history in the United States.

Scagliotti says that despite the urgent depravity of the current spectacle underway in Washington, he’s not convinced America is cracking up under the strain of its multiple ailments as he considers whether ACT-UP– style activism—confrontational, media-savvy and unrelenting—is a product of the times. ) 16

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“I don’t feel we are there yet,” region with many noncitizens he says. “ACT-UP came out of a and other LGBTQ+ youth. The real sense of horror. Everyone was organization was founded to dying. And I don’t feel, as much support young trans-persons, he as [the current president] is kind said, “and especially the youth who of bad, vulgar and ridiculous and are least likely to be connected or silly, and rounding to find support.” up Mexicans, but so Stanley’s did Obama—I don’t organization is think people feel it expanding into yet. Maybe on climate Sonoma Valley and change, young people Calistoga in the might feel that. That’s coming months. the closest thing.

“California has a That’s what ACT-UP buffer of protection,” is from, so there is he says, “but the a possibility there, rhetoric is creating the shared sense of fear” for young trans existential despair,” people and immigrant he says. communities alike.

DREAD NOT Eliseo Rivas Scagliotti was “As our program says services for LGBTQ+ surprised at the has grown, we have youth are sorely needed. lack of coordinated definitely had to protests to the pay attention to our deportation regime now role in the community and the underway. “I would have thought approaches we take,” Stanley that once that they started says. On the question of ACT-UP– rounding up Mexicans, it would style activism, he says he grew end,” he says. “That would be up “white and privileged in that. They would have to stop the the North Bay, had a hard time next day, because so many people understanding the tactics that would be out there doing so many were used by other movements things—but nobody stopped the because I didn’t know what they mass deportations.” did for the community.”

Can anyone? And is ACT-UP’s But after studying the history of media-savvy, confrontational the LGBTQ+ community and the approach the way to go? role ACT-UP played, he now sees “The most fascinating thing about “undocumented LGBTs who are ACT-UP was its sophistication really at the forefront and pushing with the media,” Scagliotti says. action and change—pushing fair “Actions were very thought-out and and just immigration reform. all based on six, 10, 20 people and They are much more at the a sort of a cell, and no one could forefront. It pushes you to the lifetell anyone else what to do. I think or-death model.” this is a much better approach than Eliseo Rivas is a millennial these boring mass-demonstration outreach worker at LGBTQ protests. Both are important but it Connection in Napa. He says would be fascinating to see that kind young activists can’t keep up of activity. You really have to feel with the need in a region where it—that existential despair—down “between Sonoma, Solano and to your bones, to understand how Napa, sometimes people will ACT-UP worked.” travel to San Francisco to get the Ian Stanley is the 38-year-old services they need.” program director of LGBTQ Their services and the Connection in Napa, a multiwelcoming environment are services outreach group focused needed now more than ever, says on youth advocacy and activism.

Rivas, to confront “the existential He cites the paucity of services dread that may face a young person for Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ now, a teenager who is seeing more residents as one of several gaps his and more of their rights taken away organization tries to fill in a rural from them.”

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For those camping out, the morning includes a pancake breakfast and carpool to Sonoma County Pride. Get camping on Saturday, June 3, 19462 Carriger Road, Sonoma. 1pm. $10 donation. facebook.com/NorthBayLGBTQIFamilies.

OUTwatch, wine country’s annual LGBTQI film festival, returns as part of Sonoma County Pride, showcasing critically acclaimed films that highlight diverse and vibrant LGBT communities locally and afar. This year’s thoughtful selection of eight short films runs the gamut, from The Radical Fairy Prince, a romantic fantasy formed out of a collection of 1970s found footage, to Alzheimer’s: A Love Story, a heartfelt documentary about a relationship 40-years strong. Other films, like Crystal Lake and Dance Card, deal with themes of gender roles and generation gaps in our society. OUTwatch commences on Saturday, June 3, at Rio Theater, 20396 Bohemian Hwy., Monte Rio. 7pm. $10. outwatchfilmfest.org.

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For anyone interested in learning more about how to support and engage with LGBTQI family and friends, this forum advocates for understanding on Tuesday, June 6, at Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. 7pm. Free. nvcando.org.

—Charlie Swanson PRIDE PIONEER Transgender activist and motivational speaker Aydian Dowling speaks as part of the Pride Festival on June 4 in Guerneville. See events, p27.

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Arts Ideas JAZZ ROYALTY Jimmy (left) and Tootie Heath are true jazz ambassadors who have rubbed elbows

with many of the world’s greats, like Miles Davis, Ray Charles and Dizzy Gillespie.

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Legendary Heath Brothers headed to Healdsburg Jazz Festival BY TOM GOGOLA

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enor saxophonist Jimmy Heath has been to California before. He’s been playing in the state since 1949, and comes to the Healdsburg Jazz festival with the Heath Brothers for the festival that runs June 2–11.

The latest iteration of the Heath Brothers features Jimmy and his brother and drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, pianist Jeff Patton and bassist David Wong, who

replaced the late Percy Heath who died in 2005. Percy was the eldest of the three brothers who comprised the core of the original legendary Heath Brothers lineup of the 1970s.

Jazz festival attendees can expect originals and Broadway standards from the band, “so people can hear something that they remember,” says Jimmy by phone from Loganville, Ga. Heath is a retired music professor who taught at Queens College in New York City and went on to hire his former student.

The elder of jazz has a sharp and witty professor’s tone when he laments some of the more modern music he hears. “They call it ‘new music,’ and some of it leaves a little to be desired,” he says with a laugh. “There’s no melody, there’s no harmony—it’s got words and a beat, and they call that music!”

Jimmy’s a true jazz ambassador with more than 130 compositions to his name, which have been recorded by the likes of Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Charles.

He still teaches master jazz classes around the world and performs with orchestras. And he’s part of an ever-evolving American jazz history where “there has always been people who are trying to find something different, avant garde or whatever you want to call it,” he says.

That’s the classic tension in jazz, between melody and spontaneity, and “sometimes you leave the public behind when you go too far out—people want a melody that they can hold on to and remember. You have to find a medium position, a middle ground—that’s me. I’m going to take a little chance musically here and there, but basically I’m a human being playing for human beings, and I’m not going to run them out of the place.”

The Heath Brothers address issues of social inequality and discrimination in their music.

Jimmy recalls a North Carolina Jim Crow childhood that offered education that was separate but by no means equal, where white kids could graduate after the 12th grade but where available education for blacks ended after the 11th. “We’ve been through this kind of thing before,” he says.

But enough politics. There’s a stellar week of jazz coming up, and the Heath Brothers are holding down the multicultural fort, where the only tone that matters is a musical one. The band’s got a bassist who is Jewish and Chinese, and a white guy on piano “who is like another Heath Brother,” Jimmy says. “This is the world I love—people who are together as one.”

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Bohemian: You guys formed in Tampa. What’s the scene there like and how do you fit in?

Tampa has a strong history of what I guess could be called “extreme music”—death metal, thrash, punk, hardcore. That’s the stuff we all grew up on and what got us into playing in bands. As time passes, I personally feel more disconnected from any sort of scene. I’m on the fringes these days. Most people think we’re a British band anyway . . .

You’ve been through several lineup and style changes since forming in 2008, how did you approach the new album?

TOUCHY FEELY Merchandise are not a U.K. band. They only sound like one.

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lorida’s premiere new wave misanthropes Merchandise make the most of their post-punk bedlam on the band’s latest album, A Corpse Wired for Sound. Shimmering guitars, dour vocals, electronic drum beats and a psychedelic synthesizer all combine for a sound that melts expectations and swirls with seductive sonic intensity.

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Currently touring the United States with Brooklyn rockers B Boys, Merchandise’s Dave Vassalotti (guitar, electronics) talks about the band’s roots, style and favorite thing to buy at concerts.

We tried the “full band” thing for the previous LP, After the End, and while it did work well in some aspects, it wasn’t as natural for us as we had expected. The new LP was cut in a similar fashion to how we did the old records—just lots of work on building the songs in the studio with little regard for how to play them live. Less cooks in the kitchen. It’s a better way to work!

Do you guys feel locked in sonically now? Or does the band continue to experiment?

We’ve always tried to fight being locked in to any particular sound, but it can be hard. We still have a lot of the new wave “Y’all sound like the Smiths” thing going on, even though we try actively to avoid it. We’ve been working with a new drummer who has tons of great and diverse creative input, so whatever we end up doing next may end up being drastically different. We want to move away from “songs” in the traditional sense, but not in a knee-jerk reactionary way. It should all come from a natural development and evolution. We’re taking things slow.

When you go to a concert, what's your favorite type of merchandise to buy from a band?

LPs, duh! If there’s a book, maybe that too, but I’m foremost a record guy.

Merchandise hit the North Bay with B Boys, Marbled Eye and the Down House on Monday, June 5 at Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 7pm. $10–$12. 707.528.3009.

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Jun 2-11. several venues, various locations, Healdsburg, healdsburgjazzfestival.org.

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Critically-praised Florida post-punk outfit is on tour with Brooklyn rockers B Boys.

Oakland’s Marbled Eye and Santa Rosa’s the Down House open the show. Jun 5, 7pm. $10-$12. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Sonoma Bach Choir

Community choir and a lineup of soloists present “Bach in Church & Chamber,” featuring festive works from throughout the composer’s career. Jun 2-3, 8pm. $15-$20. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, sonomabach.org.

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The philharmonic takes it to the parks and kicks off a Bay Area tour with an all-American program of music. May 31, 7:30pm. Free. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.0930.

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NAPA COUNTY Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars Three nights of jazz courtesy

veteran musicians John Lee, Freddie Hendrix, Cyrus Chestnut and Tommy Campbell.

Jun 1-3, 7 and 9:30pm. $30$55. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.

Napa Live: Inside & Out

Second annual live music crawl includes musicians performing in stores, parks, plazas, patios and throughout Napa’s many venues. Jun 4, 12pm. downtown, Main street and Town Center, Napa, donapa.com.

Napa Valley Jazz Getaway

Brian Culbertson’s annual week of all-star concerts features jazz stars Marcus Miller, Candy Dulfer, the Whispers and others. Jun 7-11. Napa Valley, various locations, Napa. www. jazzgetaway.com.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Annex Wine Bar

Jun 2, Little Cornfields and Old Earth. 865 W Napa St, Sonoma.

707.938.7779.

Aqus Cafe

Jun 1, Celtic music session.

Jun 3, Blue Seven. Jun 4, 2:30pm, Jazz Linez. Jun 7, 6pm, “Hamilton” sing along. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Wed, Open Mic. Jun 4, ‘68 and Listener with Slow Bloom and Sloth & Turtle. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Barley & Hops Tavern Jun 1, Two of a Kind. Jun 2, Oddjob Ensemble. Jun 3, the Beautiful Questions. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

707.874.9037.

The Big Easy

May 31, Wednesday Night Big Band. Jun 2, Left Coast Syncopators. Jun 4, 4 Minus 1 Jazz Trio. Jun 6, Young Mister and Aloud. Jun 7, Sharkmouth and the Cabin Project. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.4631.

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Jun 5, 7pm, Eileen & the InBetweens. 555 Healdsburg Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.303.7372.

Brewsters Beer Garden Jun 2, 5pm, the Hucklebucks.

Jun 3, 3pm, Arizona & the Volunteers. Jun 4, 3pm, Todos Santos. 229 Water Street N, Petaluma. 707.981.8330.

Cellars of Sonoma

Jun 4, 2pm, Ricky Alan Ray. 20 Matheson Ave, Healdsburg.

707.578.1826.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Jun 3, “Songs of the Americas” with Stephanie Webster and Jack Van Geem. 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale.

707.829.2214.

Coffee Catz

Jun 2, 3:30pm, PR Jazz Duo. Jun 3, 2pm, bluegrass jam. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.6600.

Congregation Ner Shalom

Jun 3, “Big Night Out” with Holly Near. 85 La Plaza, Cotati.

707.664.8622.

FLO

Jun 3, the JAAK Band. 177A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.473.8652.

Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge

Jun 3, Miss Moonshine. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville.

707.814.0036.

Graton Resort & Casino Jun 2, Billy Gilman and Steve Grand. 288 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park. 707.588.7100.

Green Music Center

Jun 3, Deva Premal & Miten with Manose. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Healdsburg Plaza

Jun 6, 6pm, Carlito Medrano & Sabor de mi Cuba. 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.431.3301.

Hood Mansion

Jun 2, 7pm, Funky Fridays with RoseTown Soul and R&B Revue. 389 Casa Manana Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.833.6288. www.funkyfridays.info.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Jun 2, Trainwreck Junction.

Jun 3, High Times Official Afterparty. Jun 4, Parcivillian and West of Malbay. Jun 6, Leftover Nelson and Sweet Beets. Jun 7, Science Buzz Cafe.

230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Jun 2, 5pm, Jeff Falconer. Jun 2, 8pm, Matt Bradford. Jun 3, 1pm, Nate Lopez. Jun 3, 8pm, Erica Sunshine Lee. Jun 4, 1pm, Black Cat Bone. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

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Jun 6, 4:20pm, Low Cut Connie with Honus Honus. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

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May 31, Erica Sunshine Lee. Jun 1, Solid Air. Jun 2, the Rhythm Rangers. Jun 3, Firewheel.

Jun 4, Timothy O’Neil Band.

Jun 7, Mad Maggies. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

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Main Street Bistro

May 31, Carl Hendel & Eddie Meisse. Jun 1, Susan Sutton.

Jun 2, Haute Flash Quartet.

Jun 3, Yancie Taylor. Jun 4, Eric Wiley. Jun 6, Mac & Potter. Jun 7, Willie Perez. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

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Buster Poindexter (aka David Johansen) croons at Petaluma’s Mystic Theatre Friday, June 2. See Clubs & Venues, below.

Mc T’s Bullpen

Jun 2, DJ MGB. 16246 First St, Guerneville. 707.869.3377.

Montgomery Village Shopping Center

Jun 1, 5:30pm, Pride & Joy. Jun 3, 12pm, Super Diamond. Jun 4, 1pm, Beatles Flashback. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Jun 2, Sean Carscadden Trio.

Jun 3, Redwood Prophets.

464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room

Jun 3, 5:30pm, Tudo Bem. 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood.

707.933.9305.

Mystic Theatre

Jun 2, Buster Poindexter. Jun 3, Arann Harris with Rainbow Girls and members of Royal Jelly Jive. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Jun 3, Jayme Stone. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Petaluma Arts Center

Jun 3, 6:30pm, dance party with the Hots. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.

Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap Jun 1, 6:30pm, Joe Endoso.

701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.774.5226.

Raven Theater

Jun 2, Healdsburg Jr & Sr High Band concert. 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.

Ray’s Deli & Tavern Wed, 6pm, Levi Lloyd and friends. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9492.

Redwood Cafe

Jun 2, Greenhouse album release party. Jun 3, Uncle Wiggly. Jun 4, 5pm, Gypsy Kisses. Jun 6, 6pm, Rock Overtime student performance.

Jun 7, Irish set dancing. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill

Parlor. Jun 3, 6pm, Full Circle.

Jun 3, 8pm, Solid Air. Jun 4, 5pm, Brandon Eardley. Jun 4, 8:30pm, acoustic blues jam.

Jun 6, Tri Tip Trio. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364.

Jun 2, Crayzed. Jun 3, Attila Viola & the Bakersfield Boys.

5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

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Jun 2, McKenna Faith. Jun 3, Two Peace. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

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Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Thurs, 6pm, dinner music with pianist Ricardo Scales. 114 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.0400.

Don Antonio’s

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Jun 3, the Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.

Tues, 6pm, star night jam with pianist Ricardo Scales.

455 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.3332.

Sonoma Speakeasy

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May 31, the Acrosonics. Jun 1, Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady. Jun 2, 6:30pm, Bruce Gordon. Jun 2, 8pm, Junk

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Thurs, open mic night.

1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.6422.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

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Jun 2, Acoustic Soul. Jun 3, Paulie Hipps & the Shakedown Choir. 401 Grove St, Sonoma.

707.343.0044.

Jun 3, Ricky Ray. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

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Jun 3, Revolver. Jun 4, 11:30am, Sunday brunch with Rachel Efron. Jun 4, 6:30pm, Marin Community Music School. Jun 6, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jun 7, pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo

Jun 2, “Prayer for the Planet” Duruflé’s Requiem. 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo.

415.456.3713.

Gabrielson Park

Jun 2, 6:30pm, the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra. Anchor St, Sausalito.

HopMonk Novato

Jun 1, Static and Surrender.

Jun 2, Rocksteady SF. Jun 3, 12pm, Bandworks youth vocal performance. Jun 3, 9pm, Lagos Roots and King Ajibade. Jun 4, 6pm, Megan Slankard’s birthday bash. Jun 6, Bandworks. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Peri’s Silver Dollar

May 31, Fitz & Pieces. Jun 1, Michael Skinner & the Final Touch. Jun 2, Swoop Unit. Jun 3, 3pm, Soul Saturdays. Jun 3, 9:30pm, Tommy Odetto. Jun 4, Matt Bolton. Jun 5, open mic.

Jun 6, the Bad Hombres. Jun 7, the Weissmen. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio

Jun 2, Malibu Buckeroo. Jun 3, the Jerry Hannan Band. Jun 4, 5pm, Junk Parlor unplugged.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Rickey’s

Jun 2, SwingSet. Jun 3, Charles Wheal Band. Jun 4, Chime Travelers. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse

Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Jun 1, Cuervoz. Jun 2, Blues Rocket.

Jun 3, City Swing Big Band. Jun 4, 5pm, Julio Bravo & Salsabor.

Jun 6, Noel Jewkes and friends.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

May 31, Aaron Redner and friends. Jun 7, Mayfly.

765 Center Blvd, Fairfax.

415.485.1005.

Jun 1, Matt Bradford. Jun 2, Something Like Seduction.

Jun 3, the Good Bad and Mendonesia. Jun 4, King & Ace. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

L’appart Resto

Spitfire Lounge

Jun 1, 6pm, Todos Santos.

636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.256.9884.

Marin Country Mart

Jun 2, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Ed Johnson. Jun 4, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with the Alcatraz Islanders.

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

19 Broadway Club

May 31, Hot Start. Jun 1, Big Blu Soul Revue and Liquid Green.

Jun 3, Uncle Sea Monster.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

May 31, SlimJim. Jun 2, Michael Aragon Quartet.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino

May 31, Emily Day. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant

May 31, Lorin Rowan. Jun 1, the Patrick Hebner Band. Jun 6, Swing Fever. Jun 7, Rivertown Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

First Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night.

First Friday of every month, Truthlive. 848 B St, San Rafael.

415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Through May 31, MY AMP student showcase. Jun 1, Cracker with Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven. Jun 2, Amber Morris vocal showcase. Jun 3, Jesse Colin Young. Sold-out.

Jun 4, Lindi Ortega.

Jun 5, Leftover Nelson featuring Vince Herman. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads

May 31, Lazyman. Jun 1-2, Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band with special guests.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Jun 1, 8pm, Throckappella spring concert. Jun 3, Richard Howell and Sudden Changes.

Jun 4, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio. Jun 4, 7:30pm, Tom Rigney & Flambeau with Michael Doucet. Jun 7, noon concert

with members of Ensemble SF and Sound Impact. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Town Center Corte Madera

Jun 4, 2pm, the Eddy Shin Group. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.924.2961.

Trek Winery

Jun 2, Todos Santos. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato.

415.899.9883.

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May 31, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Jun 4, 3 and 7pm, tribute to Michael Brecker with Tod Dickow and Charged Particles. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.603.1258.

Goose & Gander

Jun 4, 1pm, Lonesome Locomotive. 1245 Spring St, St Helena. 707.967.8779.

Hydro Grill

Jun 3, the AllwaysElvis Outta Rehab Show. 1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9777.

Jarvis Conservatory Jun 3, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa.

707.255.5445.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater

Jun 4, 3pm, Jayme Stone.

100 California Dr, Yountville.

707.944.9900.

River Terrace Inn May 31, Timothy O’Neil.

1600 Soscol Ave, Napa.

707.320.9000.

Silo’s

Jun 1, Vintage High School Jazz Band. Jun 2, Taryn Cross.

Jun 3, David Luning. Jun 7, 5pm, songs and stories with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill. 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Susie’s Bar

Wed, Open Mic Night with Randy Foisy. 1365 Lincoln St, Calistoga. 707.942.6710.

Uptown Theatre

Jun 2, Y & T. Jun 3, Los Lonely Boys. Jun 4, the Wailin’ Jennys. 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

The White Barn

Jun 4, 3pm, “In the Good Old Summertime” with the St Helena Community Band. Free.

2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St Helena. 707.987.8225.

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Arts Guild of Sonoma, “The Next Generation,” a celebration of Sonoma County’s up-and-coming artists. 5pm. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.996.3115.

Atlas Coffee Company, “Jim Spitzer Solo Show,” Santa Rosa artist shows assorted woodblock prints, acrylic paintings and pen and ink drawings. 5pm. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.526.1085.

Jun 3

Claudia Chapline Gallery, “RISE,” benefit for Mainstreet Moms, ALSU and the Ocean Conservancy features participating artists Flicka McGurrin, Eileen Noonan, Albert Holmes and others. 4pm.

3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308.

Corte Madera Library, “Mountain Inspiration,” group show from the Artists of Mount Tamalpais, a group of experienced visual artists who work in a variety of media and methods. 2pm.

707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Graton Gallery, “Line & Color,” featuring works

by Bruce K Hopkins, RB Ward and others. 2pm.

9048 Graton Rd, Graton.

707.829.8912.

Toby’s Gallery, “Finding Meaning,” annual installation from Gallery Route One’s Artists in the Schools program encourages young people to specify and amplify what is meaningful in their lives.

5pm. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

Jun 6

Belvedere-Tiburon Library, “The Mooring Series,” artist Nelson W Hee shows the latest in an ongoing collection of watercolors.

6pm. 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon. 415.789.2665.

The Spinster Sisters Restaurant, “Andrea Kendall Solo Show,” painter and fiber artist builds layered compositions of atmospheric and organic forms. 5pm.

401 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.7100.

Throckmorton Theatre, “Throckmorton’s June Art Show,” artist Tebby George shows in the main theatre gallery and artist Deepa Jayanth displays in the crescendo gallery. 5pm.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Jun 7

Healdsburg Shed, “Culinaria,” photographer Roman Cho’s series focuses a lens on chefs, farmers, activists and others changing the food landscape. 6pm. 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

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Galleries SONOMA COUNTY Calabi Gallery Through Jun 17, “Retrospective of Robert P McChesney,” the Bay Area-based master of abstract art gets a showing that spans his 60-year career.

456 10th St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Jun 10, “Aging with Attitude,” photography series

by John Martin shows models ages 60 and over dressed in fearless fashion. 312 South A St, Ste 7, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sun, noon to 5, and by appointment.

707.695.1011.

Gallery 300 Through Jun 17, “Hineni (Here I Am),” new works by

Jennifer Hirshfield focus on women’s issues during these political times, including actual images painted from the recent Women’s March in San Francisco. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat, 12 to 5; and by appointment. 707.332.1212.

Paradise Ridge Winery Through Jun 11, “Over the Threshold: the Continuum,” recent abstract paintings

by Sonoma County artist Bernadette Howard connect life experiences and emotional responses. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. Daily, 11 to 5. 707.528.9463.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Through Jun 11, “Art at the Source Preview Exhibition” features work from artists participating in the upcoming Art at the Source open studios weekends. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

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Through Jun 17, “Collage in Three Acts,” mixed-media collage artist Cynthia Poten creates three sequences tracing human history from early consciousness to our present crises. 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. Mon-Tues, 1 to 5 and 6 to 9; Wed-Sat, 1 to 5.

707.823.7691.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Through Jun 18, “Memory & Resistance: The Work of Joseph DeLappe,” several key works from the artist cross the realms of protest art, gaming, technology and new media.

551 Broadway, Sonoma. WedSun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

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Jun 3-4, “The Works of Graham Gould,” weekend show in the womb space gallery includes a Sunday afternoon art class.

614.565.5907. 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 33, Santa Rosa.

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Through Jun 3, “Abstracticum,” San Rafael artist Mark Olson experiments with color and time in the Underground Gallery, and “Stories to Tell, features art installation by Cynthia Tom in the Founders Gallery. Through Jun 2, “Paper

Corte Madera Library

Through Jun 1, “Painting Music & More,” showing of exuberant abstracts by Guillermo Kelly and intimate landscapes by Heidi Hafer. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Marin Center Redwood Foyer Gallery Through Jun 2, “Animalia Musicale: A Chorus of Critters,” artist Leslie Lakes paints images of animals over musical score sheets. Proceeds benefit Enriching Lives through Music.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Marin Society of Artists Through Jun 10, “Dodging the Status Quo,” all forms of original art are welcome in this one-of-a-kind show. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.

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Through Jun 11, “Like Mother Like Son,” Napa Valley motherson duo of artists Phoebe and Geoff Ellsworth display in the spotlight gallery. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Bear Republic Summer Comedy Series Starring standups Chris Ferdinandson, Nick Hoffman and Theo Hull. Hosted by Steve Ausburne with music by DJ Harry Stern. Jun 2, 9pm. Free admission. Bear Republic Brewing Company, 345 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.433.2337.

Events Art at the Source Open Studio Tour

Discover more than 150 artists in western Sonoma County and visit their studios. Maps and artist info available at www. artatthesource.org. Jun 3-4.

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

707.829.4797.

Big Mama Day

Celebrate World Environment Day with guest speakers including Julia Butterfly Hill, live music by the Highway Poets and others, performance art, visual art, family games and libations for all ages. Jun 4, 12pm. Heritage Salvage, 1473 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma.

707.762.6277.

Call Down the Angel

Journey through the spiritual desert of contemporary Americana with music and poetry. Jun 3, 2pm. Free.

Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

on Saturday and a full day of celebration on Sunday with a parade down Main Street. Jun 2-4. Downtown Guerneville, Main St, Guerneville, sonomacountypride.org.

Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival

Celebration features 400 noteworthy champion cars from past eras, with a spotlight on the Sensational ‘60s, saluting the decade’s design, technology and social developments. Jun 1-4. $15$60. Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, svra.com.

Sonoma Valley Integrative Health Fair

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Features presentations and demonstrations full of information about multidisciplinary approaches to many health needs. Jun 3, 10am. Free. Pharmaca, 303 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.1144.

ENDE Collective Trunk Show

Field Trips

Guided tour offers a deeper exploration of the many layers of storytelling within the gallery’s current exhibition. Sat, Jun 3, 10:30am. $5. di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa.

707.226.5991.

Meet jewelry designer Krista Gambrel. Jun 7, 4pm. Poet and/ the Bench, 10e Locust Ave, Mill Valley. 415.569.4383.

For the Love of Old Dogs Rummage Sale

Annual fundraiser for Lily’s Legacy, an all-volunteer run non-profit senior dog sanctuary in Petaluma. Jun 3-4, 8am. Plaza North Shopping Center, 259B N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707-762-2234.

The Great Russian River Race

Benefit for Russian Riverkeeper features canoe and kayak races with live music, food trucks, beer and more. Jun 3, 12pm.

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

High Times Cannabis Cup The friendly competition celebrates California’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis. Jun 3-4. $50-$420.

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, hightimes.com.

Pushkin Birthday Social Traditional Russian food, music and poetry celebrates the 218th birthday of poet, playwright and novelist Alexander Pushkin. Jun 6, 2:30pm. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael.

415.456.9062.

Sonoma County Pride Celebration Highlights of the weekend include a solidarity march

ArtBus

Meet in Petaluma and bus down to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco to tour the student showcase, with lunch in the Dogpatch neighborhood. May 31, 9am. $30. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

707.762.5600.

iRead in the Forest

Outdoor literary adventure geared towards young children and their families/caregivers features hike, nature gamed and reading aloud. May 31, 10am. Healdsburg Ridge, Arabian Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.org.

Queer Family Campout & Celebration

Come for an hour, the whole day or camp out for a familyfriendly outdoors experience with live band, dinner raffle, potluck, campfire, movie, and stargazing hosted by North Bay LGBTQI Families. Jun 3. private residential farm, Carriger Rd, Sonoma.

Yoga in the Vineyards

Molly Vogel leads all-level yoga classes overlooking the beauty of west Sonoma County, followed by a winetasting flight and bites. Sat, Jun 3, 10am. $30. Emeritus Vineyards, 2500 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, mollyvogelyoga. ) com.

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Tam High’s Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media’s (AIM) annual fest features music videos, visual essays, cinema verité shorts and award-winning documentaries. Jun 1, 7:30pm. $10-$25. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare Classic 1975 concert film screens with Tom Silberkleit, son of the film’s producer, in attendance. Jun 1, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Finding Oscar

Documentary tells of the search for justice in the devastating Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala. Jun 5, 7pm. $10-$12.

Clover Theater, 121 East First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.6347.

OUTwatch Film Festival Thought-provoking program of LGBTQI films screens as part of Gay Pride weekend. Jun 3, 7pm.

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

Food & Drink Cast Wines Lobster Fest Enjoy lobster, shrimp, corn on the cob, artichoke, sourdough baguettes and all the fixin’s with newly-released Chardonnay and other wines.

Jun 4, 5:30pm. $115. Cast Wines, 8500 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville. 707.431.1225.

Cowboy Cab

Fundraising event for Teen Services Sonoma includes lots beer and wine, cowboy buffet

by Ramekins culinary school and live music to mosey to. Jun 3, 6pm. $100. The Barn at Tyge William Cellars, 150 Wagner Rd, Sonoma. 707.721.8846.

Knife Skills Workshop You’ll be slicing and dicing in the kitchen after this class.

Jun 4, 1pm. $35. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

Mill Valley Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting Festival Annual event features

65 premium wineries, 11 breweries, 30 food purveyors and 12 local restaurants and chefs. Jun 4, 1pm. $55-$65.

Depot Plaza, Throckmorton and Miller, Mill Valley.

Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a lovely four-course meal and interactive entertainment.

Jun 3, 7pm. $80. Tudor Rose Tea, 733 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

Paula Wolfert’s Unforgettable Dinner

Pioneering writer, cook and teacher hosts a four-course meal inspired by her recepies.

Jun 4, 5pm. $115. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

Seaweed Is the New Kale

Find out why with a threecourse dinner focusing on the marine vegetation. Jun 6, 6:30pm. $42. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

707.431.7433.

Summer Shrub Workshop

Learn to make colorful and tasty shrub elixirs. Jun 3, 1pm. $65. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

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Lectures Are We Having Fungi Yet?

Valley of the Moon Garden Club hosts Karen Guma to speak on the biology of fungi with do’s and don’ts of promoting beneficial microbes in the garden. Jun 1, 7pm. $5.

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St W, Sonoma.

707.935.8986.

Climate Change & the Gardener

Learn how climate affects our gardens and best practices we can employ to adapt.

Jun 1, 7pm. Free. Sausalito Library, 420 Litho St, Sausalito.

415.289.4121.

On Identity

Art talk by Franklin Williams, in conjunction with his exhibit, delves into the mysteries of identity. Jun 1, 6:30pm. $15. Art Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

707.579.1500.

Yet?” with Marcie Anderson.

Jun 1, 1pm, “Churchill and Orwell” with Thomas E Ricks.

Jun 1, 7pm, “Miss Burma” with Charmaine Craig. Jun 2, 7pm, “The Couple Next Door” with Shari Lapena. Jun 3, 1pm, “Awakening the Power of SelfHealing” with Meir Schneider.

Jun 3, 4pm, “Gilded Deceit” with Tracy Grant. Jun 3, 7pm, “Touch” with Courtney Maum.

Jun 4, 1pm, “Geek Girl Rising” with Samantha Walravens. Jun 4, 4pm, “A Path for Couples” with George Taylor. Jun 5, 7pm, “Murder in Saint-Germain” with Cara Black. Jun 6, 7pm, “The Leavers” with Lisa Ko. Jun 7, 1pm, “The Bright Hour” with Lucy Kalanithi and John Duberstein. Jun 7, 7pm, “Currency of Love” with Jill Dodd. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Book Passage By-the-Bay

Jun 7, 6pm, “Go From Stressed to Strong” with Laurie A Watkins. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300.

Calistoga Copperfield’s Books

Jun 1, 7pm, “The Couple Next Door” with Shari Lapena.

1330 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.1616.

Diesel Bookstore

Jun 6, 7pm, “Show Her a Bird, a Flower, a Shadow” with Peg Alford Pursell. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books

Jun 2, 7pm, “The Explosion of Deferred Dreams” with Mat Callahan. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Raven Theater

Jun 5, 7pm, ScripTease, preview next holiday season with a reading of “A Vintage Christmas” by Healdsburg playwright Tony Sciullo. $5$15. 115 North St, Healdsburg 707.433.3145.

Readers’ Books

Jun 3, 2pm, “Uncorking a Lie” with Nadine Nettmann, in conversation with Marla Cooper in the garden. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

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Jun 2, 7pm, “The Principles Behind Flotation” with Alexandra Teague. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

707.578.8938.

Book Passage

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May 31, 7pm, “Are We There

Jun 5, 7pm, “Fables for a

New Millennium” with Hale Thatcher. 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol 707.823.7691.

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Long-held secrets shape a family reunion that would make Tennessee Williams cringe. Through Jun 4. $12-$27.

Novato Theater Company, 5240 Nave Dr, Novato.

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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

Bay Area’s most magical outdoor theater experience presents the timeless classic for their 104th season. Sun, 2pm. through Jun 18. $20$40. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.383.1100.

From Both Hips

The dark comedy about a revenge plan turned on its head makes its American premiere. Through Jun 4. $15-$30. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.

707.823.0177.

Last of the Red Hot Tenants

Lois Pearlman presents a funny one-woman play about rent-control struggle with Manhattan high-rise developers in the 1980s. Jun 3, 2pm. $10-$20. Dream Portal Studio & Gallery, 500 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.494.9127.

The Money Shot

Karen and Steve are glamorous movie stars in desperate times in this comedy from Neil LaBute, performed by Left Edge Theatre. Through Jun 4. $25-$40. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Private Lives

Sparks fly and hilarity ensues in this charming comedy, presented by Ross Valley Players. Through Jun 18. $15-$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.456.9555.

Suddenly It’s Springtime

Marin Onstage presents two one-act plays from major writers that explore relationships when love is in the air. Through Jun 10. $12-$24. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.6422.

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Maria Isabel Lopez comes to the Sonoma County arts scene via an unusual path that has taken her from a Philippines barrio to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

Along the way, the former actress nurtured her love of visual art.

These days, that love of art inspires Lopez to experiment with mosaics and ceramics.

She’s spent the last few years in Manila and Sebastopol studying new mosaic techniques.

Her work will be on display at Art at the Source’s open studio showing next week.

Art at the Source is a free, self-guided tour of some 160 West County artist studios.

Lopez’s art is made up of human-made materials and stones. “It features a lot of quartz, lapis lazuli and chalcopyrite, since I’m fascinated by the color purple and its natural iridescence,” says Lopez. Religious and natural symbols—crucifixes, trees, the yin and yang symbol—are a common element in her work. “My inspiration comes from that higher spiritual source. I am so limited on my own as a human, and my art is a way of giving gratitude.”

Art at the Source runs 10am to 5pm, June 3–4 and 10–11. Lopez’s studio is at 1313 Scheibel Lane in Sebastopol. For more information, visit artatthesource. org.—Amelia Malpas

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The long road to legalization

n the euphoric aftermath of marijuana-legalization victories in California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada last November, the marijuana blogosphere was alive with predictions about which states would be next to free the weed.

But unlike the first eight states, which all legalized it via the initiative and referendum process, for legalization to win this year it would have to be through state legislatures. Yet here we are, nearing the halfway point of 2017, and we’re not seeing it. And we’re unlikely to see it for the rest of this year. The states that had the best shots are seeing their legislative sessions end without bills being passed, and while bills are alive in a couple of states—Delaware and New Jersey—they’re not likely to pass this year either.

To be fair, we have seen significant progress in state legislatures. More legalization bills have been filed than ever before, and in some states, they are advancing like never before.

In Vermont, a bill actually got through the legislature, only to fall victim to the governor’s veto pen.

Actually getting a legalization bill past both houses of a legislature and a governor has yet to happen.

And while there is rising popular clamor—buoyed by favorable opinion polls—for state legislatures to end pot prohibition, the advocacy group most deeply involved in state-level legalization efforts, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), understands the difficulties and intricacies of working at the statehouse. The MPP has worked hard but made no promises for victory this year, instead saying it is committed to “ending prohibition in eight more states by 2019.”

That MPP list doesn’t include initiative states, of which we could see a handful next year.

The MPP is already involved in Michigan, where legalization is polling above 50 percent, and first-stage initiative campaigns are underway in Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri and the Dakotas. It would be disappointing for reform advocates if they had to wait until November 2018 to win another legalization victory through popular vote, and given the progress made in statehouses this year, they hope they won’t have to.

Still, legalization at the state house is proving a tough row to hoe.

For reform advocates, it’s a case of the glass half full. “This is still a historic time,” says Justin Strekal, political director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

“We’ve had great victories in the past 10 years, but they’ve all been through the initiative process.

Now, with the polls continuing to show majorities favoring outright legalization, legislators are feeling more emboldened to represent their constituents, but it won’t happen overnight.”

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) Life is in the mood to communicate with you rather lyrically. Here are just a few of the signs and portents you may encounter, along with theories about their meaning. If you overhear a lullaby, it’s time to seek the influence of a tender, nurturing source. If you see a type of fruit or flower you don’t recognize, it means you have a buried potential you don’t know much about, and you’re ready to explore it further. If you spy a playing card in an unexpected place, trust serendipity to bring you what you need. If a loud noise arrives near a moment of decision: Traditionally it signifies caution, but these days it suggests you should be bold.

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and magic and precious. I advise you not to sell it or rent it or compromise it in any way—especially now, when you have an opening to upgrade your relationship with it. Yes, Taurus, it’s time to attend to your sweet flesh and blood with consummate care.

Find out exactly what your amazing organism needs to feel its best. Lavish it with pleasure and healing. Treat it as you would a beloved child or animal. I also hope you will have intimate conversations with the cells that compose your body. Let them know you love and appreciate them. Tell them you’re ready to collaborate on a higher level.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) “The most intense moments the universe has ever known are the next 15 seconds,” said philosopher Terence McKenna. He was naming a central principle of reality: that every new NOW is a harvest of everything that has ever happened; every fresh moment is a blast of novelty that arises in response to the sum total of all history’s adventures. This is always true, of course. But I suspect the phenomenon will be especially pronounced for you in the near future. More than usual, you may find that every day is packed with interesting feelings and poignant fun and epic realizations. This could be pleasurable, but also overwhelming. Luckily, you have the personal power necessary to make good use of the intensity.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Nobody likes to be scrutinized or critiqued or judged. But we Crabs (yes, I’m one of you) are probably touchier about that treatment than any other sign of the zodiac.

(Hypersensitivity is a trait that many astrologers ascribe to Cancerians.) However, many of us do allow one particular faultfinder to deride us: the nagging voice in the back of our heads. Sometimes we even give free rein to its barbs. But I would like to propose a transformation of this situation. Maybe we could scold ourselves less, and be a bit more open to constructive feedback coming from other people. Starting now.

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LEO (July 23–August 22) The lion’s potency, boldness, and majesty are qualities you have a mandate to cultivate in the next three weeks. To get in the righteous mood, I suggest you gaze upon images and videos of lions. Come up with your own version of a lion’s roar—I mean actually make that sound—and unleash it regularly. You might also want to try the yoga posture known as the lion pose. If you’re unfamiliar with it, go here for tips: tinyurl.com/lionpose. What else might help you invoke and express the unfettered leonine spirit?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “What does it matter how many lovers you have if none of them gives you the universe?” French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan posed that question. I invite you to put it at the top of your list of hot topics to meditate on. In doing so, I trust you won’t use it as an excuse to disparage your companions for their inadequacies. Rather, I hope it will mobilize you to supercharge your intimate alliances; to deepen your awareness of the synergistic beauty you could create together; to heighten your ability to be given the universe by those whose fates are interwoven with yours.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

From my study of the lost prophecies of Nostradamus, the hidden chambers beneath the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and the current astrological omens, I have determined that now is a favorable time for you to sing liberation songs with cheeky authority . . . to kiss the sky and dance with

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the wind on a beach or hilltop . . . to gather your most imaginative allies and brainstorm about what you really want to do in the next five years. Do you dare to slip away from business-as-usual so you can play in the enchanted land of what-if? If you’re smart, you will escape the grind and grime of the daily rhythm so you can expand your mind to the next largest size.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

“On some hill of despair,” wrote poet Galway Kinnell, “the bonfire you kindle can light the great sky—though it’s true, of course, to make it burn you have to throw yourself in.” You may not exactly feel despair, Scorpio. But I suspect you are in the throes of an acute questioning that makes you feel close to the edge of forever. Please consider the possibility that it’s a favorable time to find out just how much light and heat are hidden inside you. Your ache for primal fun and your longing to accelerate your soul’s education are converging with your quest to summon a deeper, wilder brilliance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) You’re in a phase when you have the power to find answers to questions that have stumped you for a while. Why? Because you’re more open-minded and curious than usual. You’re also ready to be brazenly honest with yourself. Congrats! In light of the fact that you’ll be lucky at solving riddles, I’ve got three good ones for you to wrestle with. 1. Which of your anxieties may actually be cover-ups for a lazy refusal to change a bad habit? 2. What resource will you use more efficiently when you stop trying to make it do things it’s not designed to do? 3. What blessing will you receive as soon as you give a clear signal that you are ready for it?

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) A typical Capricorn cultivates fervent passions, even to the point of obsession. Almost no one knows their magnitude, though, because the members of your tribe often pursue their fulfillment with methodical, business-like focus. But I wonder if maybe it’s a good time to reveal more of the raw force of this driving energy than you usually do. It might humanize you in the eyes of potential helpers who see you as too strong to need help. And it could motivate your allies to provide the extra support and understanding you’ll need in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) In accordance with the astrological omens, I invite you to carry out a flashy flirtation with the color red. I dare you to wear red clothes and red jewelry. Buy yourself red roses. Sip red wine and savor strawberries under red lights. Sing Elvis Costello’s “The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes” and Prince’s “Little Red Corvette.”

Tell everyone why 2017 is a red-letter year for you. For extra credit, murmur the following motto whenever a splash of red teases and pleases your imagination: “My red-hot passion is my version of high fashion.”

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

“If you want a puppy, start by asking for a pony,” read the bumper sticker on the Lexus SUV I saw. That confused me.

Would the owner of a Lexus SUV be the type of person who didn’t expect to get what she really wanted?

In any case, Pisces, I’m conveying a version of this bumper-sticker wisdom to you. If you want your domestic scene to thrive even more than it already does, ask for a feng shui master to redesign your environment so it has a perfect flow of energy. If you want a community that activates the best in you, ask for a utopian village full of emotionally intelligent activists. If you want to be animated by a focused goal that motivates you to wake up excited each morning, ask for a glorious assignment that will help save the world.

Go to REALASTROLOGY.COM to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.900.950.7700.

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