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Head Trips I am glad that Silicon Valley billionaires are investing money into life extension (“Eternity 2.0,” July 12). Big Pharma only wants to make drugs for diseases. We need people with vision and millions to fund researchers. And, yes, freezing heads is definitely too old-school.

Kingdom. I am sure that the pioneer boys in the chip valley all read this when they were younger. It’s all about having a copy of yourself and rebooting into a newer body. The other book is Unwind

by Neal Shusterman. It’s a dystopic teen novel about harvesting parts from young adults—a much darker vision.

Two great fiction books to read on the subject of extending life and ending disease as we know it are Cory Doctorow’s Down and Out in the Magic

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By Tom Tomorrow

of crises that surround all 7-plus billion of us, and yet they believe the same technologies will save us?

Or at least their own sorry-assed sociopathic selves? They are so barking up the wrong tree.

Humanity’s design contains so much inherent untapped potential. A wiser earthling would invest in how to “install the drivers” that will activate so many wondrous yet still dormant faculties built into each and every one of us.

Surely a quantum leap in evolution may potentially be nigh, but this sure isn’t it!

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Beautiful Place Reuniting Courthouse Square has created a magical place in downtown Santa Rosa! I toast the city council members who finally made it happen!

Most great cities have a downtown space that people love: Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Central Park in New York City—and now the reunited Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa.

Anyone who’s been to Wednesday Night Market in Santa Rosa this summer, can see how people are drawn to it. While the homeless have needs for city funds, as well as single moms, addicts, mentally ill, veterans, and the elderly, spending money to create a beautiful public space will have far-reaching returns. It diverts traffic, and humanizes the downtown core, to create a place where people can slow down and enjoy this beautiful place.

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Where’s Dessert?

In Trump world, life imitates art

BY E. G. SINGER

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he 1954 movie The Caine Mutiny tells the story of a newly appointed commanding naval officer, Captain Philip Queeg, assigned to resurrect an old destroyer-minesweeper and its crew’s morale during World War II. His subordinates, all competent individuals, serve willingly under his command—at first.

However, Captain Queeg’s authoritarian methods and reluctance to take responsibility for his poor decision-making begins to foster discussion and rancor among the crew regarding his leadership skills and mental health. Disregarding his staff’s recommendations, Queeg chastises and denigrates them for their own “incompetence” and disloyalty. He further alienates and isolates himself by making baseless accusations regarding the pilfering of dessert strawberries, subsequently ordering a complete search of the ship to produce an “imaginary” duplicate key to the ship’s commissary.

But a perfect storm would soon overtake Captain Queeg. First, while under enemy fire and escorting landing craft vehicles toward a beachhead, he disobeys the command of his superiors to move closer to protect those men and orders a yellow dye marker be thrown overboard, then reverses course out to sea.

The second incident occurs during a typhoon when, unable to make a competent decision to save his ship from foundering, he is relieved of command by his senior officer who cites a naval statute regarding mental incompetence. This last incident would involve court martial proceedings for this senior officer, who was charged with mutiny.

A pre-trial medical exam would have found Queeg mentally competent, but with symptoms of paranoid personality. Under vigorous cross-examination, Queeg has a mental breakdown while rationalizing his numerous past actions, displaying his paranoia.

Still in denial, he continues to cast blame on other’s actions as being the cause of his troubles—and then summarizes for the court’s “edification,” his “successful” investigation of the missing fruit and the “undeniable” proof of who was culpable.

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A NATION DIVIDED ‘People began talking about American exceptionalism at the same time as there was this debate, that still exists today, about the great divide within American society,’ says Stanford’s Mugambi Jouet.

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Mugambi Jouet on American exceptionalism in the Trump era BY CHUCK CARROLL

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’m sitting outside an office at Stanford University, waiting to speak with a man who shares a similar path to Barack Obama, law fellow Mugambi Jouet.

Much like the former president, Jouet spent a good deal of his youth in another country— Obama in Indonesia, Jouet

in France—which provided a cultural immersion that deepened and broadened both men’s perspectives on America.

Jouet began working on his new book, Exceptional America: What Divides Americans from the World and from Each Other well before Trump’s election win, which the professor admits he didn’t foresee.

Trump’s victory has amplified the book’s themes and timeliness.

Jouet’s book painstakingly attempts to answer a question on the minds of people from Pasadena to Paris: WTF is happening to America?

“Most people tend to think American exceptionalism means a faith in American superiority, the notion that the country is exceptional in the sense of ‘wonderful’ or ‘outstanding’ or ‘phenomenal,’” Jouet says.

“But historically, American exceptionalism has mainly meant something else, which is that America is an exception objectively and descriptively, especially when compared to other Western democracies.”

His book examines how the growing dark side of exceptionalism has driven the polarization of U.S. politics, its effect on other parts of the globe and the changing meaning of the phrase.

“It was not before the Obama era that the term was redefined as a political weapon to impugn Obama’s patriotism,” Jouet says.

“People began talking about American exceptionalism at the same time as there was this debate, that still exists today, about the great divide within American society. But people did not connect the two together as I did in my book, arguing that the great polarization of modern America is a dimension of American exceptionalism, in that it’s very peculiar by international standards.”

Trump, a vocal force behind the birther movement that dogged Obama, played off the same page in last year’s election by promising to “make America great again.”

That’s a very different take on the original meaning of American exceptionalism.

The term didn’t really come into use at all until leader of the American Communist Party USA Jay Lovestone began using it in the 1920s. He employed it as an excuse to explain to Joseph Stalin why the “so-called universal laws of Marxism” weren’t taking hold in the United States.

Academics went on to use the term to describe how U.S. history, culture and society make the country so different from other advanced nations—from the legal and political systems to economics, race relations and religious attitudes, Jouet says.

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The more celebrated aspects of this nation’s exceptionalism, adopted by other democracies— freedom of religion, women’s rights and demographic diversity, social welfare—started to be dismantled in the United States around the time of the Reagan years, Jouet says.

The result is the rise of a strengthened nativism, nationalism, anti-immigrant sentiment, distrust of institutions, lack of empathy for the poor, disdain for education and the rise of alternative facts.

“America is an exception,” says Jouet, “because Americans are clashing over a broad range of issues that are either not controversial or are much less controversial in the modern Western world, such as whether people should have a basic right to modern healthcare, whether special interests should be allowed to spend unlimited money on political campaigns and on lobbying, whether climate change is a hoax or a scientific reality, whether women should have a right to abortion, whether contraception should be covered by people’s health insurance, whether creationism or evolution should be taught in public schools, whether people should have an unbridled right to bear arms, whether to have the death penalty, whether to have mass incarceration, whether it’s appropriate to introduce torture into Western civilization as a means of fighting terrorism.”

The plus side of exceptionalism is that American social problems “partly have roots in admirable aspects of American society, such as its tradition of religious liberty and egalitarianism, as well as the country’s remarkable demographic diversity,” Jouet says. “But these positive aspects of American exceptionalism can manifest themselves in inspiring, contradictory and self-destructive ways.”

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Dining HAUTE DOG The Thai food served at Khom Loi strays well off the familiar path with dishes like kaffir-lime-seasoned rabbit and pork sausage.

Thai Winner Ramen Gaijin expanding again with new pop-up restaurant BY STETT HOLBROOK

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hat? Another story about Ramen Gaijin? Well,

It’s true I’ve given a lot of ink to Sebastopol’s excellent SonomaCounty-meets-Japan ramen shop. But part of what makes the restaurant so compelling is its emergence as an incubator for new restaurant concepts.

May featured the second of two

Mexican food pop-ups (Polanco), and this month co-owners Matthew Seven Oaks Williams and Moishe Hahn-Schuman debuted their long-gestating Thai food pop-up, Khom Loi. Ramen Gaijin was itself born as a pop-up at nearby Woodfour Brewing Co. If all goes well—and judging by what I ate and the full capacity crowds, it will—the duo may open a Thai restaurant in the near future. Hahn-Schuman is particularly passionate about

Thai food, having spent several months in Thailand.

The idea behind Khom Loi is to give diners a taste of Thai food that goes beyond the same old dishes that turn up at American Thai restaurants. There’s nothing wrong with pad Thai, green, yellow and red curry or pad prik king, but there’s more to Thai food than these familiar dishes.

Thailand has jungle lowlands and mountains in the north; it borders Vietnam, Myanmar

(Burma), Laos and Cambodia; and it has dozens of hill tribes and ethnic communities—all of which means we normally just get a hint of the country’s culinary diversity.

Williams and Hahn-Schuman are showcasing some of that diversity with a menu that focuses on northern-style Thai food, like that centered around Chiang Mai, with a sprinkling of Sonoma County ingredients to make it uniquely their own.

You may not think of mushrooms when you think of Thai food, but wild mushrooms are a staple, at least in the north.

Khom Loi’s charcoal-grilled mushroom salad blends porcini, king trumpet and maitake mushrooms, lemon grass, shallots and northern Thai–style cilantro in an electric dressing of lime juice and fish sauce ($12). It’s outstanding.

Sausage is a hallmark of Laos and northern Thailand. At Khom Loi, the kaffir-lime-laced grilled link ($15) is made with pork, rabbit and sticky rice to create a sausage that has the fine texture of a hotdog but a wonderfully, bright, spicy and aromatic flavor.

The best dish by far is the whole fried rockfish ($29). Caught off the coast of Mendocino County, the crispy, sweet fish is slashed and sprinkled with an incendiary blend of Thai red chiles, tamarind and herbs. The flavors on this dish go up to 11.

Not everything on the menu is rarefied. The green papaya salad is a Thai classic, but here it gets a fresh look. It’s made in a giant mortar and pestle and served with braised octopus and pole beans ($13). It’s refreshing and delicious.

Khom Loi also serves Thaiinspired cocktails, too. My favorite is the boozy 3 Baht and a Dash, a blend of rum, allspiceinfused liquer, Velvet Falernum, and a Rangpur and kaffir lime shrub served over crushed ice ($11).

“Thai food can be amazing, but there’s not much around here and we want to do it,” says HahnSchuman.

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he gripe on winetasting rooms these days is that they are serving more as wine bars or entertainment destinations than winetasting rooms.

“Yes, please,” say thirsty weekenders and weary Thursday afternoon commuters. They’d like a glass of wine, pronto, and preferably with a view, without the hassle of having to order a meal, the atmosphere of a “bar” or waiting interminable minutes for their next one-ounce smidgeon of Sauvignon Blanc while the host works out shipping details for a couple from Ohio. The problem with both perspectives is: wine by the glass is as rare as white Pinot Noir.

Both can be found, of course— you just have to know where to look. Thanks to the so-called picnic bill of 2008, wineries can offer wine by the glass as well as tastings. The catch is that wineries only have the ability to modify their use permit— which many treat as one might a sleeping dog.

Meanwhile, if you’re just hankering for the good dead grape and a fine view, here’s an incomplete list of by-the-glass hot spots:

Urban View by the Glass Breathless Wines It’s hard to pour just a little Champagne at this stylish industrial tasting room.

499 Moore Lane, Healdsburg.

Pangloss Picture windows provide a wide view of Sonoma Plaza at this optimistic wine lounge. 35 E. Napa St., Sonoma.

Wind Gap Much like a brewery taproom, this lively Barlow hangout offers wine by the growler to go.

6780 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

Orpheus Wines Boutique outfit in Kenwood Village also offer growlers on the first and third “sustainable Sunday.” 8910 Hwy. 12, Kenwood.

Charles Krug Grandaddy of Napa wineries pours Cab, Sauv Blanc in historic stone cellar.

2800 Main St., St. Helena.

Country View by the Glass Gloria Ferrer Expansive views of the Carneros from whence the sparkling wine comes. 23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma.

Horse & Plow Organic heirloom apple cider joins organic rosé and reds on a patio with a garden view. 1272 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol.

Fog Crest Vineyard No sunset, but patio views facing east to Sonoma Mountain will do for sipping Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

7606 Occidental Road, Sebastopol.

Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Valley graybeard with an active, young following set up an outdoor “donkey bar” to irrigate weekend crowds. Views of Sonoma Valley.

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Trione Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley Cabernet and Zinfandel, bocce courts.

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Medlock Ames The lingering heat of a summer day feels a little bit sweeter on the deck at this Alexander Valley tasting room, overlooking gardens and an olive grove. After five, the bar opens next door. 6487 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

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Wine Country Secrets There’s another world of fine dining hiding in plain sight

By STETT HOLBROOK & FLORA TSAPOVSKY

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here are dozens of North Bay restaurants, but there are many more you’ve probably never heard about, unbookable on OpenTable, but hiding in plain sight. How can that be? Well, you have to stretch the term “restaurant.”

Napa and Sonoma county wineries are waging a culinary arms race to outdo each other with offerings that go miles beyond cheese and crackers as they strive to distinguish themselves and attract customers.

The winners are food and wine

lovers looking to eat and drink in stunning surroundings.

Given wineries’ ample land holdings, many wineries grow produce on-site and employ culinary gardeners who make fresh vegetables available to winery chefs. That makes for

some great farm-to-table eating and drinking. And wine needs food to shine. Some wines, like Pinot Noir, don’t show as well without a bite of food to punch up or accentuate their flavors and aromas, so wineries are doing themselves a favor by offering their wines alongside well-paired plates of food.

Many wineries offer exclusive dining opportunities to their club members, but it’s not always necessary to join to enjoy the food,

though more elaborate meals will likely require reservations.

Typically, wineries offer both lighter, appetizer plates and more elaborate prix fixe, multi-course meals. Since the experience is all about matching food with wine, there’s no need to choose which wines go with which course. They do that for you.

On the other side of the equation, being a winery chef is a plum job, given the wine and ingredients at

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Except for special events, local ordinances generally prohibit wineries from serving food past 5pm. That means you’ll have to rustle up dinner elsewhere, but given the opulent food and wine pairings, you may be ready for a nap instead of another meal.

What follows are some of our favorite winery dining options in Sonoma and Napa counties.

Chalk Hill Passing through the gates of Healdsburg’s Chalk Hill winery feels like entering a private kingdom—which of course, it is.

Billionaire Thomas P. Foley II, chairman of Fidelity National, owns the winery, as well as 21 others in California, Oregon and New Zealand. He’s also majority owner of the Vegas Golden Knight’s NHL hockey team.

Foley’s private residence at Chalk Hill rises above the oakcovered hills that form a natural amphitheater. Above it sits the mammoth “pavilion,” a former horse-training center with soaring, arched ceilings. Attached to it is a series of modern, glass-walled cubes that house the winery’s 24seat dining room and kitchen.

The two-and-a-half-hour culinary tours ($110 per person) begin at 10am with a tour of the winery’s garden and vineyard followed by a sit-down, fourcourse meal prepared by chef Annie Hongkham, paired with Chalk Hill wines. Diners don’t know what they’ll be eating until it arrives on the table. Hongkham changes the menu every few days, depending on what she gets from the winery’s four and a half acres of gardens. (The winery also operates Chalkboard and Brass Rabbit restaurants in Healdsburg; the restaurants get their produce from the winery’s gardens, too.)

“We make the meal around that,” says Hongkham. “We want [diners] to be intrigued and have fun.”

Recent dishes included compressed melon salad with mini aioli and toasted quinoa,

BUBBLING OVER J Cellars executive chef Carl Shelton says, ‘We have one of the most unique tasting experiences in wine country.’

house-cured king salmon tartare and roasted gulf snapper with coconut milk, ginger, rhubarb and tomato. chalkhill.com.

J Cellars & Winery J Cellars & Winery offers three different culinary experiences: a five-course meal paired with six wines in their Bubble Room, four tapas paired with four wines on their terrace with Russian River views and a cheese plate paired with creative accompaniments.

“I don’t mean to boast, but I think we have one of the most unique tasting experiences in wine country,” says executive chef Carl Shelton. He’s been at J for a year and comes to the winery from stints at the Michelin threestar-rated Meadowood restaurant in St. Helena and Spoonbar in Healdsburg.

The Bubble Room menu is the star of the show. One hundred and ten dollars equates to a

roughly two-and-half-hour dining experience with Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and the sparkling wines the winery is known for. And the food is not snack-sized.

“We like you to experience the food, drink the wine and keep trying it back and forth so you can get the nuances of the wine or what the food brings to the wine,” says Shelton. “We use the wine as an ingredient. It’s pretty fun to pair and blow people’s minds with food and wine pairings.”

Shelton is excited about his California white sturgeon grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal and served with Napa County Galia melon that has been compressed in a vacuum and carbonated. It’s finished with a lemony sabayon sauce.

The interplay of the flavors and textures are a great match for a J extra brut sparkling wine.

While wine and cheese is not unique, Shelton says he seeks out hard-to-come-by cheeses like

Bleating Heart’s Death and Taxes beer-washed cheese. He serves it with a bacon-pretzel chocolate brittle for a riff off pretzels and beer. jwine.com.

Hamel Family Wines For sheer wow factor, Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma is one of the most stunning wineries anywhere. Open by appointment only, this modern winery has incredible views of Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Mountain, and offers several “experiences.” There’s a custom experience, where you can dream up the food and wine experience of your choosing with “a charge commensurate with that experience.” The $100 reserve experience includes a tour and a tasting of four reserve wines paired with a small plate prepared by Executive Chef Clinton Huntsman. hamelfamilywines.com.

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Del Dotto Vineyards Del Dotto Vineyard’s St. Helena Venetian Estate Winery & Caves has multiple dining opportunities, for club members and hoi polloi alike. Executive chef Joshua Schwartz used to cook at the French Laundry and has some serious chops. He offers a fivecourse menu paired with four wines for $95 that includes dishes like “Everything Bagel” potato pavé with Tsar Nicoulai caviar, Smoked Sturgeon Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, Maine lobster roll and Hudson Valley foie gras terrine.

Not all of the action happens in the kitchen; some of it happens in the winery’s charcuterie aging room, a dimly lit locker at the end of a long hall in the winery’s Medieval rococo tasting room. Legs of sublimely delicious Mangalitsa pork are aged for months and years here, and result in some of the most exquisite cured-pork products

you’ll have anywhere. But it’s only available at the winery’s private club events. It might be worth joining just to get a slice of that. deldottovineyards.com.

Pine Ridge Vineyards Steeped in greenery and featuring romantic, cozy cellars and tasting rooms, Pine Ridge Vineyards is located in the Stags Leap District AVA of Napa and is home to some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon.

The food program, overseen by chef Susan Lassalette, is no slouch either. The Savor Pine Ridge tasting, held in the white-walled, low-ceiling, cave-like Cellar 47, goes for $125 and includes five estate Cabernet Sauvignons. The current menu to accompany the well-loved wine variety includes a Parmesan panna cotta with Cabernet cherries; Agoura Petit Brebis cheese with medjool dates and wildflower honey; pork rillettes with ) 20

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Brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani founded Sonoma’s Scribe Winery with an eye toward the informed, millennial crowd. The winery’s food offerings, held in the picturesque “hacienda,” feature pop-ups and guest-chef series.

One opportunity to wine and dine is the weekly, rotating chef-inresidence series. Sixty dollars gets you lunch and wines to match.

The reservation-only event is held the month of July only and has included such standout guest chefs such as Steve and Julya Shin from Nokni in Oakland, who brought their California-Korean flavors, and Julia Sherman, author of Salad for President.

Scribe also hosts chef events and culinary-themed release parties, which are open to its Scribe Viticultural Society members first and non-members second.

In the past, culinary guests have included Stuart Brioza from San Francisco’s lauded State Bird Provisions; Eric Werner and Mya Henry from Heartwood in Tulum, Mexico; and Brooklyn restaurateur Andrew Tarlow. To stay on top of the abundance, it’s wise to follow Scribe on Instagram (@scribewinery) or sign up for

the newsletter on their website. scribewinery.com.

Robert Sinskey Vineyards Robert Sinskey’s Napa Valley winery relies on chef Maria Helm Sinskey to match food to its wines.

The winery’s website features original recipes paired with each wine, but upon visiting, there’s no cooking needed. There are plenty of options for nibbling and sipping.

Seventy dollars will get you a flight of wine paired with seasonal bites like asparagus with quail egg or crispy salmon cakes with crème fraîche. For $95, the Perfect Circle Tour includes a visit to the culinary gardens, a peek at the wine-production process and a wine-infused lunch. The $175 Chef’s Table is the most indulgent and includes a proper five-course lunch, served Saturday and Sunday at noon by appointment.

Looking for a one-time, specialoccasion dining experience?

July 22, the winery hosts a “midsummer night’s dinner”, featuring fattoush salad, grilled sweet corn soup, rack of lamb with tomato fondue and buttermilk shortbread with garden strawberries. $250 per person. robertsinskey.com.

For a full list of wineries with culinary programs, visit sonomacounty.com/ articles/wineries-food-pairings and napavintners.com/wineries/wineries_chefs.asp.

BEST FARMERS MARKET NAPA: Calistoga Farmers Market calistogafarmersmarket.org SONOMA: Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market thesantarosafarmersmarket.com BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE SONOMA: Laguna Farm 1720 Cooper Road, Sebastopol.

707.823.0823 BEST FOOD PRODUCER NAPA: Ca’ Momi Osteria 1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664.

SONOMA: Amy’s Kitchen 1650 Corporate Circle, Petaluma.

707.568.4500.

BEST CHEESE SHOP NAPA: Atelier Fine Foods by JCB 6505 Washington St., Yountville.

707.934.8237.

SONOMA: Freestone Artisan Cheese 380 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone.

707.874.1030.

BEST BUTCHER SHOP NAPA: Browns Valley Meat 3263 Browns Valley Road, Napa.

707.253.2480.

SONOMA: Sonoma County Meat Company 35 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.521.0121.

BEST BAKERY NAPA: Model Bakery 644 First St., Bldg. B, Oxbow Market, Napa. 707.259.1128.

1357 Main St., St. Helena.

707.963.8192.

SONOMA: Village Bakery 6760 McKinley St., Ste. 150, Sebastopol. 707.829.8101.

BEST BARBECUE NAPA: Buster’s Southern BBQ 1207 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga.

707.942.5605.

SONOMA: Sweet T’s 2097 Stagecoach Road, Ste. 100, Santa Rosa. 707.595.3935.

BEST BURGER NAPA: Norman Rose Tavern 1401 First St., Napa. 707.258.1516.

SONOMA: SuperBurger 1501 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.4016.

BEST PIZZA NAPA: Ciccio 6770 Washington St., Yountville.

707.945.1000.

SONOMA: Mombo’s Pizza 1800 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.528.3278.

560 Hwy. 116 N., Sebastopol.

707.823.7492.

BEST CHOCOLATIER NAPA: Anette’s Chocolates 1321 First St., Napa. 707. 252.4228.

SONOMA: Sonoma Chocolatiers 6988 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.829.1181.

BEST CAFE/COFFEEHOUSE NAPA: Molinari Caffe 828 Brown St., Napa. 707.927.3623.

SONOMA: Acre Coffee 21 Fourth St., Petaluma. 707.772.5117.

2365 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.595.5984.

BEST BREAKFAST NAPA: Boon Fly Cafe 4080 Sonoma Hwy., Napa.

707.299.4870.

SONOMA: Dierk’s Parkside Cafe 404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.573.5955.

BEST BRUNCH NAPA: Boon Fly Cafe 4080 Sonoma Hwy., Napa.

707.299.4870.

SONOMA: The Terrace Grill Restaurant and Bar, Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.8530.

BEST BUSINESS LUNCH NAPA: Norman Rose Tavern 1401 First St., Napa. 707.258.1516.

SONOMA: Stark’s Steakhouse 521 Adams St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.5100.

BEST DINER NAPA: JAX White Mule Diner 1122 First St., Napa. 707.812.6853.

SONOMA: The Fremont Diner 2698 Fremont Drive, Sonoma.

707.938.7370.

BEST SANDWICH SHOP NAPA: Genova Delicatessen 1550 Trancas St., Napa.

707.253.8686.

SONOMA: Ike’s Place 1780 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.293.9814.

BEST OUTDOOR DINING NAPA: Brix 7377 St. Helena Hwy., Napa.

707.944.2749.

SONOMA: Handline 935 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.827.3744.

BEST DINING AFTER 10PM NAPA: Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.

SONOMA: NY Pie 65 Brookwood Ave., Ste. 1–2, Santa Rosa. 707.526.9743.

BEST SPOT TO DINE SOLO NAPA: Protéa Restaurant 6488 Washington St., Yountville.

707.415.5035.

SONOMA: Ramen Gaijin 6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol.

707.827.3609.

BEST CATERER NAPA: Sorensen Catering 677 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena.

707.967.9022.

SONOMA: Preferred Sonoma Catering 416 East D St., Petaluma. 707.769.7208.

BEST CHEF NAPA: Curtis Di Fede, Miminashi 821 Coombs St., Napa. 707.254.9464.

SONOMA: Mark Stark, Stark Reality Restaurants starkrestaurants.com

BEST SERVER NAPA: India Robinson, Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant 902 Main St., Napa.

707.258.2337.

SONOMA: Chris Weller, Peter Lowell’s 7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol.

707.829.1077.

BEST RESTAURANT NAPA: Sam’s Social Club 1712 Lincoln Ave., Napa.

707.942.4913.

SONOMA: The Spinster Sisters 401 South A St., Santa Rosa.

707.528.7100.

BEST RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW NAPA: Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford. 707.963.1211.

SONOMA: River’s End 11048 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2484.

BEST NEW RESTAURANT NAPA: Miminashi 821 Coombs St., Napa.

707.254.9464.

SONOMA: The County Bench 535 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.535.0700.

BEST WINE LIST NAPA: Press Restaurant 587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena.

707.967.0550.

SONOMA: Willi’s Wine Bar 4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

BEST SOMMELIER NAPA: Chris Sawyer sawyersomm.com SONOMA: Chris Sawyer sawyersomm.com BEST CHINESE NAPA: Soo Yuan Restaurant 1354 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.9404.

SONOMA: Goji Kitchen 1965 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.523.3888.

BEST FRENCH NAPA: AngÈle Restaurant & Bar 540 Main St., Napa. 707.252.8115.

SONOMA: Bistro 29 620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.2929.

BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI NAPA: Morimoto 610 Main St., Napa. 707.252.1600.

SONOMA: Hana 101 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0270.

BEST INDIAN NAPA: Aroma Indian Cuisine 3012 Jefferson St., Napa.

707.927.3347.

SONOMA: Yeti Indian Restaurant 190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa.

707.521.9608.

BEST ITALIAN NAPA: Ca’ Momi Osteria 1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664.

SONOMA: LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica

BEST LATIN AMERICAN NAPA: La Taberna Napa 815 Main St., Napa. 707.224.5551.

SONOMA: El Coqui 400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.542.8868.

BEST MEDITERRANEAN NAPA: Tarla Mediterranean Bar & Grill 1480 First St., Napa. 707.255.5599 SONOMA: East West Cafe 128 N. Main St, Sebastopol.

707.829.2822.

BEST MEXICAN NAPA: Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano 1237 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.4400.

SONOMA: El Molino Central 11 Central Ave., Boyes Hot Springs.

707.939.1010.

BEST SEAFOOD NAPA: Bouchon 6540 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.8037.

SONOMA: Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar 403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.433.9191.

BEST THAI NAPA: Mini Mango Thai Bistro 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.253.8880.

SONOMA: SEA Thai Bistro 2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3293.

BEST VIETNAMESE NAPA: Bui Bistro 976 Pearl St., Napa. 707.225.5417.

SONOMA: Simply Vietnam 966 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.566.8910.

BEST VEGETARIAN NAPA: Aroma Indian Cuisine 3012 Jefferson St., Napa.

707.927.3347.

SONOMA: Amy’s Drive-Thru 58 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park. 707.755.3629.

BEST BAR NAPA: Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.

SONOMA: Underwood Bar & Bistro 9113 Graton Road, Graton.

707.823.7023.

BEST BARTENDER NAPA: Big John, Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.

SONOMA: Frank Dice, Underwood Bar & Bistro 9113 Graton Road, Graton.

707.823.7023.

BEST HAPPY HOUR NAPA: Napkins Bar & Grill 1001 Second St., Napa.

707.927.5333.

SONOMA: Stark’s Steakhouse 521 Adams St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.5100.

BEST DIVE BAR NAPA: Susie’s 1365 Lincoln St., Calistoga.

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SONOMA: 440 Club 434 College Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.542.2550.

BEST COCKTAILS NAPA: Goose & Gander 1245 Spring St., St. Helena.

707.967.8779.

SONOMA: Duke’s Spirited Cocktails 111 Plaza St., Healdsburg.

707.431.1105.

BEST MICRODISTILLERY NAPA: Napa Valley Distillery 610 First St., Ste. 8, Napa.

707.226.9269.

SONOMA: Spirit Works Distillery 6790 McKinley St. #100, Sebastopol. 707.634.4793.

BEST BREWPUB NAPA: Napa Palisades Saloon 1000 Main St., Ste.100, Napa.

707.296.1552.

SONOMA: Russian River Brewing Co. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.2337.

BEST MICROBREW NAPA: Mad Fritz 393 La Fata, St. Helena. 707.968.5058.

SONOMA: Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing Co. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.2337.

BEST CRAFT BREW EVENT NAPA: Blues, Brews & BBQ 800.801.3378.

SONOMA: Lagunitas Beer Circus lagunitas.com/beercircus BEST CIDER SONOMA: Sonoma Cider 44-F Mill St., Healdsburg.

707.723.7018.

BEST EMERGING WINERY NAPA: Brasswood Estate 3111 St. Helena Hwy. N., St. Helena.

707.968.5434.

SONOMA: Reeve Wines 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

707.235.6345.

BEST WINETASTING ROOM NAPA: Raymond Vineyards 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena.

707.963.3141.

SONOMA: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton.

866.287.9818.

BEST WINEMAKER NAPA: Laura Barrett, Clif Family Winery 709 Main St., St. Helena.

707.968.0625.

SONOMA: Guy Davis, Davis Family Vineyards 52 Front St., Healdsburg.

866.338.9463.

BEST WINERY EVENT NAPA: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch 738 Main St., St Helena.

707.963.4555.

SONOMA: Sonoma Wine Country Weekend sonomawinecountryweekend.com BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA: O’Brien Estate

1200 Orchard Ave., Napa.

707.252.8463.

SONOMA: Hanna Winery 9280 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

800.854.3987.

BEST CHARDONNAY NAPA: Rombauer Vineyards 3522 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena.

707.963.5170.

SONOMA: La Crema 235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.431.9400.

BEST SPARKLING WINE NAPA: Schramsberg Vineyards 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga. 707.942.4558.

SONOMA: Iron Horse Vineyards 9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol. 707.887.1507.

BEST ROSÉ WINE NAPA: Romeo Vineyards & Cellars 1224 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.8238.

SONOMA: Red Car Wine Company 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol.

707.829.8500.

BEST CABERNET NAPA: Raymond Vineyards 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena.

707. 963.3141.

SONOMA: Jordan Vineyard & Winery 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. 800.654.1213.

BEST SYRAH NAPA: Miner Family Wines 7850 Silverado Trail, Napa.

707.944.9500.

SONOMA: Davis Family Vineyards 52 Front St., Healdsburg.

866.338.9463.

BEST PINOT NOIR NAPA: Hess Collection Winery 4411 Redwood Road, Napa.

707.255.1144.

SONOMA: La Crema 235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.431.9400.

BEST ZINFANDEL NAPA: Robert Biale Vineyards 4038 Big Ranch Road., Napa.

707.257.7555.

SONOMA: Seghesio Family Vineyards 700 Grove St., Healdsburg.

707.433.3579.

BEST PORT NAPA: Prager Winery & Port Works 1281 Lewelling Lane, St. Helena.

707.963.7678.

SONOMA: Sonoma Portworks 613 Second St., Petaluma.

707.769.5203.

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The Penngrove Social Firemen once again rev their engines and light their grills for the seventh annual Hot Rods & BBQ event this weekend. Bring your classic car, 1974 or older, to get in on the car show, or bring your family and marvel at the collection of roadsters on hand. There’s no entry fee for the cars and no judging—this is a pure and simple celebration of American originals. Live music will get the crowds grooving and the firemen’s famous barbecue chicken will hit the spot on Saturday, July 22, at Penngrove Park, 11800 Main St., Penngrove. 10am to 5pm. $5–$15. penngrovesocialfiremen.org.

Just as reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic are considered the three R’s of education, foodies have the three P’s:, which all come together this weekend for the aptly-named Pig, Pizza & Pinot Festival. Set among the picturesque Landmark Vineyards, this third annual triple-P party pairs perfectly precious pours of pinot (say that three times fast) with succulent whole roasted pig and freshly made pizzas from local artisan purveyors. There’s no reason to pass up these P’s, so pop by the party on Saturday, July 22, at Landmark Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. 11am to 3pm. $50. landmarkwine.com.

After a five-year hiatus, the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods are ready to get gourmet again, expanding on the once popular, though long defunct, Gourmet Hike, with the inaugural Gourmet Walk in the Woods. Under the towering redwoods in west Sonoma County, this afternoon experience starts with appetizers and music before a walk along several forest trails reveals food, wine, beer and dessert stations placed throughout the scenic groves.

Once the walk is completed, more music, food and wine await, alongside art booths and a silent auction on Saturday, July 22, at Armstrong Woods, Guerneville. Noon. $65 and up.

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Ninety-three percent of Northern California’s vineyard acreage consists of just eight grape varietals. The other 7 percent get the spotlight this weekend during the fifth annual Seven % Solution event. Hosted by eclectic wine retailer Bergamot Alley and featuring farmers and winemakers from around the country who specialize in these fringe varietals, the weekend of diverse wine starts with winemaker dinners at several local restaurants on Friday, July 21, before the daylong seminar event on Saturday, July 22, at Front Porch Farm, 2550 Rio Lindo Ave., Healdsburg.

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FISH MONGER Water2Table chef Ben Spiegel demonstrates how to fillet a California halibut at Handline restaurant.

Fresh Catch

Handline schools the public on seafood sustainability with summer series BY STETT HOLBROOK

F

or seafood lovers, summertime in California used to mean lots of fresh king salmon on the grill.

Tragically, those days are over.

The Golden State’s signature seafood is in short supply these days due to devastating impacts on the rivers the fish depends on to spawn. The state’s salmon industry is limping along, and

what is available is limited and very expensive.

The good news is there are sustainably sourced alternatives, but you need to know where to look—and what to look for.

Sebastopol’s Handline restaurant is hosting a summer sustainability series aimed at educating consumers and the restaurant industry about locally sourced, sustainably harvested seafood. The first event was held July 16 under the shade of big oak

trees on the restaurant’s patio.

The one-hour session offered insight into seafood sourcing with a particular emphasis on California halibut. Attendees were a mix of people from the restaurant industry and curious consumers.

When it comes to seafood off the menu, “fresh” is a relative term, as is “California,” says Water2Table owner Joe Conti.

Water2Table is a seafood purveyor that works with Bay

Area hook-and-line fishermen.

Ninety-five percent of the halibut that appears in local restaurants comes from Mexico where fishing practices and regulations are not up to California standards, says Conti.

Mexican fish is often not iced immediately after being caught and is shipped long distances, so it’s less than fresh. Fish from Canada is held to higher standards but still has to travel to local markets and restaurants.

Conti meets fishermen after they come back to harbor in the evening. The fish usually make it to market the next day, a practice that he says represents just 1 percent of local halibut in Bay Area restaurants. It’s a difference you can taste.

“Put it on the table, and you’ll see,” he says. “You can go raw with what we’re doing.”

In fact, that’s just what Handline did. They served halibut crudo made with fresh sliced plums, mint, edible flowers and cat’s tongue seaweed. The halibut, a pearly, translucent white, was wonderfully rich and silken.

Water2Table chef Ben Spiegel offered tips for identifying fresh fish. Look for fish that have clear eyes and flesh that springs back when pressed. And if the fish smells fishy instead of like the ocean, it’s not fresh, he says.

“This is hopefully an opportunity to build a conversation within the restaurant community about responsibly sourced seafood,” says Handline owner Lowell Sheldon.

Future sessions will focus on Tomales Bay oysters and farmraised trout. The cost for the sessions $10.

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BY DAVID TEMPLETON

‘I

’m feeling energized, grateful, happy—and exhausted,” says Michal Victoria, on her first day off following the opening weekend of Shakespeare in the Cannery’s In the Mood, which puts a big-band musical spin on Much Ado About Nothing.

In director David Lear’s thoroughly entertaining outdoor production, staged in crumbling “urban ruins” near Railroad Square, Victoria plays Antonia. It’s a small, meaty supporting role that requires her to dance, sing, run and (at one point) get very, very angry.

All part of a large, constantly moving cast that includes David Yen (Benedick), Denise Elia Yen (Beatrice), Anthony Abatè (Don

‘In the Mood’ runs Thursday–Saturday through Aug. 5 at the Cannery.

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“It’s been such a wonderful thing, doing this show,” Victoria says, “since there was a time I really thought I’d never be able to step onstage again.”

This is Victoria’s first time in a production in nine years, since “retiring” to battle severe Lyme disease, an illness she’s be fighting for over 24 years, with long stretches where she’s been bedridden for months at a time. After reluctantly believing her acting days were over, recent alternative treatments have given Victoria just enough energy to return to the stage.

It hasn’t been easy. “As I was preparing to do this show, I was thinking, ‘This is like training for a marathon,’” she says. “I literally started preparing months ahead, upping my exercise regimen, upping my immune support. I’ve totally been in training to do this.”

That gave Victoria the idea to use these performances to raise money for other sufferers of Lyme disease.

“I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if people would sponsor me, making a pledge of $2 to $10 for each performance I complete, the way people pledge for every mile someone runs in a fundraising race?’ I can directly give that money to the GoFundMe campaigns of the neediest people I know with Lyme.”

She’s serious about those GoFundMe campaigns.

“Everyone with Lyme has a GoFundMe,” she says. “It’s a devastating illness. As I said, doing In the Mood is definitely exhausting, but I’m grateful I’m healthy enough to do it at all, after all these years.

“And now I want to use these performances to help others who aren’t as lucky as I am.”

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orn and raised in the city of Sonoma, songwriter, guitarist and producer Sean Carscadden has been gigging constantly for nearly 20 years. His versatility as a musician reflects that of the greater North Bay scene, and was formed in those two decades working on numerous musical endeavors.

“I’ve been in a lot of different projects over the years,” Carscadden says, “from reggae to neo-soul to blues bands, bar bands—all sorts of stuff.”

Recently, Carscadden has focused his energy on two main outfits: throwback outlaw country band Miss Lonely Hearts, whom he often joins on tour on the West Coast, and his own solo project, a

melting pot of blues, New Orleans funk and Americana.

This month marks a bittersweet chapter in Carscadden’s musical career, as he celebrates the release of his long-awaited solo debut album, Delta Bound, just before packing up and heading north to Portland, Ore. Carscadden unveils the new album and bids farewell to Sonoma with a show on July 21 at the Sebastiani Theatre.

The core of Carscadden’s solo project is a trio including Cliff Hugo on bass and Mickey Lee Cannon on drums, a configuration that Carscadden has honed into a lean machine over the last five years, drawing from his past musical collaborations and experiences to form a familiar though wholly original blend of music.

“My tastes have always been pretty eclectic,” he says. “I feel like I’m channeling pieces of everything I’ve ever played.”

Carscadden also says that his affinity for blues and New Orleans music goes back through the decades, and his Delta sound incorporates elements of those genres from the ’20s through the ’60s and beyond.

Delta Bound is named for Carscadden’s musical styling, though it also share the title of his Sonoma-based recording studio, Delta Bound Records, which Carscadden co-owns with Andy Saks.

Specializing in Americana and roots music recordings, Carscadden has produced records for several bands and artists, though that means he’s kept putting off his own album until last year.

“Moving up to Portland was a big impetus to get that done,” he says. “It finally lit a fire under me to put my stuff down on record.”

Carscadden is moving to Portland with his girlfriend as she pursues a new career, though his musical connections to the city through years of touring put him in a good spot to lay down new roots.

“I’m going in real grassroots,” he says of the mindset he’s cultivating for the move. “I hope to build something there.”

Sean Carscadden releases his new album on Friday, July 21, at the Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E., Sonoma. 8pm. $20. 707.996.9756.

SONOMA COUNTY Bach Jam

Violinists, violists, cellists and bassists join together in this third annual community concert. RSVP to join the jam.

Jul 25, 7:30pm. Free Admission.

Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.836.0816.

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It’s a bittersweet affair, as the longtime North Bay songwriter unveils his new album and bids farewell before moving to Portland to continue his musical journey.

Jul 21, 8pm. $20. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma.

707.996.9756.

Midsummer Mozart Festival

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Bay Area hip-hop veteran performs with his full band.

San Francisco electro-funk band the Crooked Stuff open. Jul 22, 9pm. $20-$25.

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

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Paul Thorn Band

Dynamic Southern rock singersongwriter celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album “Hammer & Nail.” Jul 22, 8:30pm. $35-$40. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival

Popular concert series welcomes Grammy-winning Latin Big Band that delivers original music and clever, modern arrangements of hit songs. Jul 22, 7pm. $25-$30/ kids 17 and under Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

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The Robert Cray Band Blues Hall of Famer fronts his ensemble for a night of R&Binfused blues, rock and soul.

Jul 23, 8pm. $45-$75. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa.

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Jul 19, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jul 21, Robbie Elfman. Jul 22, Saffell. Jul 26, bluegrass and old-time music jam. 189 H St, Petaluma.

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Jul 19, Domenic Bianco and comedy open mic. Jul 20, Broke in Stereo with Mike Saliani.

Jul 21, Go by Ocean and Magic in the Other. Jul 22, Highway Poets with Marty O’Reilly.

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707.778.8776.

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Bourbon River Show. Jul 20, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s.

Jul 21, Staggerwing. Jul 22, the Beer Scouts. Jul 23, Water Seed.

Jul 26, Roger Bolt & Borderline.

1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

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Jul 20, Rhythm Drivers. Jul 21, Susan Sutton Jazz Trio. Jul 22, Frankye Kelly. Jul 23, Eric Wiley. Jul 25, Mac & Potter. Jul 26, Matt Silva and Nikki Otis.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

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Jul 20, Through the Roots with Thrive and Sun-Dried Vibes. Jul 21, Trevor Hall. Jul 26, Colin Hay. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

Occidental Center for the Arts

Jul 22, 8pm, the Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental.

707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater

Jul 22, Blacklist Union with Bad Boy Eddy and Tempest. Jul 23, the Simple Pleasure with Vern and John Karr. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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Jul 20, 6:30pm, Chris Newton.

Jul 22, 8:30pm, Frank O’Connor.

701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.774.5226.

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill

Jul 21, the Blues Defenders pro jam. Jul 22, Poyntlyss Sistars. 401 Grove St, Sonoma.

707.343.0044.

Rio Nido Roadhouse

Jul 22, 5pm, Surf Fest with Frankie & the Poolboys.

14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido.

707.869.0821.

River Theater

Jul 21, Thugz with Tumbleweed Soul and the Front. Jul 22, Antiphony with Sloth & Turtle and Jimmy Cramer.

16135 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.8022.

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Jul 23, 6pm, Kenny Loggins.

11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg. 707.431.1533.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

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Jul 22, MCB. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

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Jul 19, Broke in Stereo. 16275 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.433.3686.

Sonoma Speakeasy

Jul 19, the Acrosonics. Jul 20, Plan Be. Jul 21, 6:30pm, Bruce Gordon. Jul 21, 8pm, the doRian Mode. Jul 22, 5:30pm, the Marks Brothers. Jul 22, 8pm, Marina Crouse. Jul 23, 5pm, Brandon Eardley. Jul 23, 8pm, acoustic blues jam. Jul 25, American roots night with Lou Rodriguez and friends.

452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma.

707.996.1364.

Toad in the Hole Pub

Jul 22, Big Audio Dynamite Tribute with MC Radioactive.

116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.544.8623.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse

Jul 20, Country Line Dancing.

Jul 21, Bearcoon with Buck Nickels & Loose Change. Jul 22, Big Iron. Jul 23, 5pm, Highway Poets. Jul 24, the Blues Defenders pro jam. Jul 25, open mic. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Viansa Winery

Jul 22, 12pm, Rhyme & Reason.

Jul 23, 12pm, Jay Messer.

25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

707.935.4700.

Whiskey Tip

Jul 21, North Bay Cabaret presents A Midsummer Night’s Meme. Jul 22, 5:30pm, Cali Reggae BBQ with One Sharp Mind, Pacific Soundrise, and Midnight Sun Massive. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

MARIN COUNTY Fenix

Jul 19, Pro Blues Jam with the Bobby Young Project. Jul 20, Les Franklin & Oaktown Blues Gang. Jul 21, the Cheeseballs.

Jul 22, San Francisco Airship’s “Summer of Love” celebration.

Jul 23, 11:30am, Sunday brunch with Gutter Swan. Jul 26, the Fenix Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

HopMonk Novato

Jul 21, Sugar Rush. Jul 22, the Devil in California with Stimuli and Flanelhed. Jul 23, 5pm, Stephen Kellogg and Jimmy Kraft. 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

19 Broadway Club

Jul 19, songwriters in the round with Danny Uzi. Jul 20, Koolwhip. Jul 21, 5:30pm, Todos Santos. Jul 21, 9pm, Jam

Sammich and Friends on Fire.

Jul 22, Vinyl and friends. Jul 23, 5:30pm, Connie Ducey and friends. Jul 23, 8:30pm, the Eleventh Hour Band. Jul 24, open mic. Jul 25, Girls Night Out: The Show. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Jul 19, Parts & Labor. Jul 20, Michael LaMacchia Band. Jul 21, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Jul 22, KC Filson and Darryl Rowe. Jul 23, 3pm, Flowtilla.

Jul 23, 8:30pm, Naughty Field Mice. Jul 24, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Jul 25, open mic.

Jul 26, Jon Blach and Sara Rose. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino

Jul 19, Jonathan Poretz. Jul 20, Dan Zemelman Trio. Jul 21, Barrio Manouche. Jul 22, Marcos Sainz Trio. Jul 23, Yacht Club of Paris. Jul 25, Ken Cook.

Jul 26, Lilan Kane. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant

Jul 19, Vardo. Jul 20, Deborah Winters. Jul 25, Swing Fever. Jul 26, Todos Santos. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Jul 19, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Jul 20, Friends on Fire.

Jul 21, Tom Finch Trio. Jul 22, Attila Viola & the Bakersfield Boys. Jul 23, the Hippie Voices.

Jul 24, open mic. Jul 25, Fresh Baked Blues. Jul 26, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Piccolo Pavilio at Menke Park

Jul 23, 5pm, the Mighty Mike Schermer Band. Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160.

The Redwoods

Jul 26, Sing for a Better World Event with Reed Fromer.

40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

415.383.2741.

Sausalito Seahorse

Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Jul 20, Toque Tercero flamenco night.

Jul 21, the 7th Sons. Jul 22, Tito y su Son de Cuba. Jul 23, 5pm, Candela. Jul 25, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Sweetwater Music Hall Jul 20, the Expanders. Jul 21, Wonderbread 5. Jul 24, the Goodbye Girls with Molly Tuttle.

Jul 26, Marcia Griffiths with Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Tennessee Valley Cabin Jul 21, 6:30pm, the Refugees.

60 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley. 415.388.6393.

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Jul 19, the Casual Coalition with Scott Law. Jul 20, Ross James’ Cosmic Thursday. Jul 21, Top 40 Friday with Scott Law and friends. Jul 22, Colonel & the Mermaids with Alex Koford and Scott Law. Jul 23, 3:30pm, “Stories & Songs” with Phil Lesh & Scott Law Bluegrass Dimension. Jul 23, 7:30pm, Scott Law and friends. Jul 24, Grateful Mondays. Jul 25, Stu Allen and friends. Jul 26, Dave “Abear” Hebert and friends.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Jul 24, Summer Singing Workshop. Jul 19, 12pm, noon concert with Tom Rose and Miles Graber. Jul 23, 5pm, Kimrea’s Pro Showcase. Jul 26, 12pm, noon concert with Marin Opus 3 Piano Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

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Jul 19, Orgone. Jul 20, Led Kaapana. Jul 26, Ron Artis II & the Truth. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.603.1258.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Jul 22, C4 Inc. Jul 23, DJ Aurelio. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

Goose & Gander

Jul 23, 1pm, the Dixie Giants.

1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

Jarvis Conservatory

Jul 19, 11am, Bouchaine Young Artist Concert with Jiji on classical guitar. Jul 22, 11am, Bouchaine Young Artist Concert with Nikolay Khozyainov on piano. 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center Jul 19, 6pm, André Watts with the Festival Orchestra NAPA and the Volti Chorus. Jul 20, 6pm, “New Worlds” with Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and friends.

Jul 21, 5pm, dance gala with the San Francisco Ballet. Jul 22, 5:30pm, “Porgy & Bess” in concert with Angel Blue and Lester Lynch. 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

River Terrace Inn

Jul 20, Craig Corona. Jul 21, Nate Lopez. Jul 22, Johnny

Local Noise Antiphony explore their hometown on new EP West Sonoma County experimental rock band Antiphony’s multifaceted musical journey is marked by sonically brazen and emotionally crushing works. Fronted by songwriter Anthony Jimenez, the outfit recently released its latest EP, Guerneville, the second installment of the band’s ambitious West County tetralogy.

Following 2015’s full-length album Monte Rio, this new EP takes the group’s four-album project in a new direction. Whereas Monte Rio was intentionally packed with dense and ferocious tracks that rarely passed the twominute mark, Guerneville is made of three lengthy and heady tracks, each between seven and 11 minutes and each capable of switching between hardcore dissonance and melodic inflection. Resembling a ramble in the woods, Guerneville is an album that unfolds before the listener, like sunlight illuminating a forest grove.

This week, Antiphony officially release the new EP with a show alongside an eclectic lineup including math-rockers Sloth & Turtle and melodic punks MSG on Saturday, July 22, at the River Theater, 16135 Main St., Guerneville. 7pm. antiphonylife.com.

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Jul 22, 5pm, Michael Franti & Spearhead. Sold-out.

Jul 21, Judy Collins. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

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History Museum of Sonoma County, “Equine Epochs,” exhibit examines the history of horses in Sonoma County. 6pm. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

707.579.1500.

Neon Raspberry Art House, “Moon Glow,” Rebekah Erev’s original gouache paintings use abstract cultural symbolism to invoke commonality and obscurity in our everyday experience of the divine. 5pm. 3605 Main St, Occidental.

707.874.2100.

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Healdsburg Center for the Arts, “Stories Through Photography,” Erik Castro shows portraits of immigrant labor and John F Martin captures regular folks in elaborate costumes as part of a juried show.

5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. . 707.431.1970.

Paul Mahder Gallery “Words Matter,” the Bay Area premiere of new paintings by internationally acclaimed artist Wosene Kosrof.

6pm. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.473.9150.

SONOMA COUNTY Arts Guild of Sonoma

Through Jul 31, “Arts Guild of Sonoma July Exhibition,” featuring the luminous paintings of Helen Mehl. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

Chroma Gallery Dusk II by Ray Jacobsen, 1989, Oil on Canvas

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

Through Jul 22, “Crossing Boundaries,” paintings, sculpture and photography by Sonoma County and Bay Area artists creates discourse across

walls both real and imagined.

312 South A St, Santa Rosa.

707.293.6051.

Fogbelt Brewing

Through Jul 31, “Agent Ink Pop-Up Show,” featuring the work of Marq Spusta. 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

Wed; 3pm to 9pm, Thurs-Sat; noon to 10pm, Sun; noon to 8pm 707.978.3400.

Gaia’s Garden

Through Aug 1, “Susan Joice Solo Show,” the graphic artist displays new works. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

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

IceHouse Gallery

Through Jul 30, “(Mostly) Petaluma Portraits,” artist Kathryn Keller shows her large-scale charcoal drawings.

405 East D St, Petaluma.

707.778.2238.

Journey Center

Through Jul 30, “Fountains of Blessings,” Maria Crane’s paintings embrace the healing power of water. 1601 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 9 to 5; weekend hours by appointment. 707.578.2121.

Petaluma Arts Center

Through Aug 5, “The Face of Petaluma,” photography exhibit shows portraits of the town’s citizens. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. Tues-Sat, 11 to 5.

707.762.5600.

Sculpturesite Gallery

Through Aug 4, “Kinetic Sculpture in 4 Movements,” new sculptures by artists Jeff Kahn, Jeffery Laudenslager, Troy Pillow and John Tyler.

14301 Arnold Dr, Ste 8, Glen Ellen. Thurs-Mon, 10:30am to 5:30pm. 707.933.1300.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Through Jul 23, “Blue,” juried show is dedicated to the shades and meanings of the color blue. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Sebastopol Gallery

Through Jul 29, “Birds of a Feather,” wildlife photographer Jim Cyb is featured in a show that also celebrates Sebastopol Gallery’s 10th anniversary. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

The Spinster Sisters Restaurant

Through Aug 7, “Andrea Kendall Solo Show,” painter and fiber artist builds layered compositions of atmospheric and organic forms. 401 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100.

Steele Lane Community Center

Through Aug 10, “North Bay Industries Activity Center Showcase,” see mixed-media works from adults living at the Rohnert Park Rehabilitation Center. 415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.543.3282.

Upstairs Art Gallery

Through Jul 30, “Pieces of Me,” Carolyn Wilson’s collage works capture her experience living and traveling in England. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. SunThurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9.

707.431.4214.

MARIN COUNTY College of Marin Fine Art Gallery

Through Aug 5, “Breathless,” photographer Polly Steinmetz celebrates life through portraits of ordinary animals in death. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.485.9494.

Gallery Route One

Through Aug 6, “In the Mix,” Gallery Route One’s annual members’ exhibit features a dynamic array of art and media. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Marin Society of Artists Through Aug 5, “Something Old, Something New,” show celebrates the relationship between the old and new, beginnings and endings and youth and age. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Through Jul 20, “Abstract Figurative,” group show is juried by Susan Snyder.

Through Jul 21, “s+toryprobl=m :: x = blue,” mixed-media artist CK Itamura’s ongoing exploration with defying categorization features an installation of alternative theories of grouping. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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

Robert Allen Fine Art

San Geronimo Valley Community Center

Through Jul 28, “Sixth Annual Photographers Group Show,” featuring the work of San Geronimo Valley and regional photographers. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

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Through Jul 30, “Fauna,” watercolors, prints and mixedmedia works from painter Claire Tiwald center on themes of nature and exploration.

1217 Washington St, Calistoga.

707.942.1180.

Comedy Laugh Your Bingo Off! Standup and bingo combine with comedian Steve Ausburne. Jul 22, 7pm. The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa, $20.

Jay Leno

Longtime host of “The Tonight Show” and headlining comedian hits up the North Bay for two shows in one night.

Jul 22, 7 and 10pm. $80-$120.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Paul Ogata

Marin Comedy Show presents the former winner of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Jul 22, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato.

415.899.9883.

Professor Hoffman’s Hump-day Comedy Circus

Variety show boasts highenergy comedy with several splashes of something extra.

Wed, Jul 19, 8pm. $10-$15. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, profhoffcomedy.com.

Robin Williams’ Birthday Celebration

Featuring a fantastic showcase of comedy from performers who knew Williams well. Proceeds go towards Throckmorton Theatre’s

Dance Cirque du Tanya

Dazzling dance performance offers sensational scenes. Jul 22, 8pm. $30. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.

Events Astronaut Lullabies

Live multimedia concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean explores inner and outer space. Jul 22, 8pm. $15. The Russian House, 9960 Hwy 1, Jenner. 707.869.9403.

Dog Days of Summer

Bring your furry friend for an afternoon of wine, puppy portraits and a best-dressed pooch pageant. Jul 22, 12pm.

Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.933.9305.

Festival Napa Valley

Ten days of fine wine, gourmet food, extravagant galas and all-star performances takes over the valley with over 60 individual events.

Through Jul 23. Napa Valley, various locations, Napa, festivalnapavalley.org.

Flynn Creek Circus

Acrobats, aerialists and daredevils perform in the classic big-top tradition.

Jul 20-23. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N Oak St, Calistoga, flynncreekcircus.com.

Gourmet Walk in the Woods

Event includes food, wine and beer pairings, and dessert stations peppered throughout a leisurely walk in the redwoods, followed by live music, art and a silent auction.

Space is limited. Jul 22, 12pm. $65-$120. Armstrong Woods State Reserve, Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, stewardscr.org.

Hot Rods & BBQ

Hundreds of classic cars, good food, live music from Charley Baker and family fun. Jul 22, 10am. Free admission/ Food is $5-$15. Penngrove Community Park, 11800 Main St, Penngrove.

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Napa Valley World Series of Cricket

Bring the family for a fun sporting day filled with cricket matches, supervised kids activities, wine, beer and food.

Jul 23, 10am. Free admission.

Napa Valley Exposition, 575 Third St, Napa, napacricket.com.

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Through Jul 28, “Abstract Works on Canvas & Paper,” group show features Beryl Miller, Michael Moon, Carol Lefkowitz and Jeffrey Long.

301 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Creative Inspiration Fund.

Jul 21, 7:30pm. $25-$75.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Rivertown Revival

Four stages of live music features the Easy Leaves, Buck-Thrifty, Barrio Manouche, the Crux and more. Circus acts, roaming revivalist preachers, arty boats, kids’ activities and more also take over on the river. Jul 22, 11am. $5-$15. David Yearsley River Heritage Center, 6 Copeland St, Petaluma, rivertownrevival. com.

Songbird Open House & Healing Fair

Discover the healing center’s services with talks and tours.

Jul 22, 2:30pm. Free. Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.2398.

Field Trips Alcatraz Island Tour

Narrated tours by local experts crusie around Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Sat, 2:30pm. through Sep 30.

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2131.

Bat Potluck & Hike

Late afternoon and evening walk explores bats and other nighttime critters, with a potluck dinner and optional campout. Registration required.

Jul 22, 4:30pm. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, landpaths.org.

Mid-Morning Murmurations

Natural history outing for seniors. Pre-registration required. Jul 21, 10am. $15.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.9277.

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Benefit screening of the provocative drama benefits Mentis, Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services, with wine and appetizer reception.

Jul 26, 5pm. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.9779.

Cinema & Psyche

Six-week film class covers neonoir crime fiction masterworks through a psychological, mythological and philosophical lens. Mon, 2pm. through Jul 24. $125. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 415.479.4131.

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Scott Freiman explores the creation and impact of the classic album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles. Jul 21-23, 1pm.

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

415.454.1222.

Film & Fork

Sofia Coppola’s new drama “The Beguiled” is paired with a meal from Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen. Jul 24, 5:45pm. $50.

Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.9779.

Funny Bones: The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin

Comedian Dan Kamin screens Chaplin’s 1916 gem “The Pawnshop” and gives a presentation on the film legend’s funny physicality and enduring legacy. Jul 20, 7pm. $10-$15. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Movies on the Green

Two of Disney’s best loved films, “The Little Mermaid” and “Moana,” screen in an outdoor double-feature. Jul 22, 5pm.

Free. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

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Bring a blanket and enjoy wine, food trucks, live music and a screening of “Some Like It Hot.” Jul 20, 7pm. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.538.9463.

Stop Making Sense Seminal concert film from

director Jonathan Demme features the Talking Heads in their prime. Jul 19, 7pm. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

Toy Story

Bring a blanket and enjoy the Pixar classic in the plaza. Jul 25, 8:30pm. Free. Healdsburg Plaza, 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.3301.

Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.0216.

Seven % Solution

Fifth annual tasting event celebrates varietal diversity in Northern California and all the farmers and winemakers involved. Jul 22, 1pm. $65. Front Porch Farm, 2550 Rio Lindo Ave, Healdsburg.

Sweet & Savory: Stone Fruit Bounty

Food & Drink

Class offers recipes using Northern California’s variety of stone fruits. Jul 22, 10:30am. $85. Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito.

Cadet’s Summer Anniversary Party

Taste of Place

Party with music, food, dancing and lots of Champagne. Jul 22, 8pm. Cadet Wine & Beer Bar, 930 Franklin St, Napa.

707.224.4400.

Four-course meal is highlighted by selections from Nalle Winery and Bernier Farms. Jul 20, 6:30pm. $115.

Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

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Wine Enthusiast writer and editor Virginie Boone moderates a panel of winemakers in conversation on Cabernet in Dry Creek Valley.

Jul 22, 10am. $125. Passalacqua Winery, 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg. 707.433.5550.

Harvest Moon Lobster Feed

Tenth annual feast includes fresh lobsters flown in from Maine for a true New England experience paired with delicious wines. Jul 22, 5:30pm. $139. Harvest Moon Estate & Winery, 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.573.8711.

Homemade Hot Sauces & BBQ Sauces Elevate your game with these recipes and techniques. Jul 23, 11am. $85. Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito.

Ice Cream Four Ways

Learn to make ice cream at home in a hands-on workshop. Jul 26, 5:30pm. $95.

Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Oyster Shucking Workshop

Tasting and demonstration highlights the history and flavor profiles of oysters, and how to safely shuck and slurp the popular appetizers.

Jul 23, 1pm. $40. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg.

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Pig, Pizza & Pinot Festival

The three P’s come together for a day of belly-filling fun.

Jul 22, 11am. $50. Landmark

Explore several popular dishes that reflect the flavors of Tuscany. Jul 25, 6:30pm. $85.

Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito.

Wine & Dine Wednesdays

Weekly three-course offering showcases local wines and music by Michael Hantman.

Wed. $36. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

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Wines & Sunsets in Paradise

Enjoy fine wines and spectacular summer sunsets, with live music and gourmet food trucks. Wed, 5:30pm. through Oct 25. $10-$15.

Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463.

For Kids The Bubble Lady

See some crazy bubbles. Jul 19, 11am. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Little Folkies Music & Nature Exploration

Event inspires young kids to sing, play and connect to the land. Jul 22, 12pm. $20.

Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach.

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Mary Poppins Etiquette Tea

Special guest Mary Poppins offers tea and entertainment

Liberty Ships & the Lesser Known Facts

Learn about the WWII icons in a talk and tour. Jul 22, 3pm.

Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

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Summer Stories for the Young at Heart Local scientist and storyteller Ane Carla Rovetta leads the evening. Pre-registration required. Jul 22, 7pm. $10$20. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

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Readings Book Passage

Jul 19, 7pm, “Quiet Until the Thaw” with Alexandra Fuller.

Jul 20, 7pm, “Kiss Me Again, Paris” with Renate Stendhal.

Jul 24, 7pm, “Hannibal” with Patrick N Hunt. Jul 25, 7pm, “Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers” with Vanessa Grubbs.

Jul 26, 7pm, Shakespeare Celebration with Barry Kraft. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Book Passage By-the-Bay

Jul 19, 6pm, literary evening with Tom Centolella, Kathy Evans & Molly Giles. Jul 20, 6pm, “That Spring in Paris” with Ciji Ware. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books

Jul 26, 7pm, “Goodbye, Vitamin” with Rachel Khong.

106 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Napa Bookmine at Oxbow

Jul 23, 12pm, “Where Bartenders Drink” with Adrienne Stillman. 610 First St, Shop 4, Napa. 707.726.6575.

Novato Copperfield’s Books

Jul 21, 7pm, “Murder in Saint-Germain” with Cara Black. 999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.

Readers’ Books

Jul 19, 7pm, “Straight Up Food”

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books

Jul 19, 7pm, “Watch Me Disappear” Janelle Brown.

Jul 25, 7pm, Hot Summer Nights with Redwood Writers, featuring several local authors.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

707.578.8938.

Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega

Jul 23, 2pm, “The Ghost Dance: An Untold History of the Americas” with Michael Stuart Ani and friends. Free.

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The Spinster Sisters Restaurant

Jul 23, 6pm, “The Child” with Fiona Barton, mystery author appears for a Dinners to Die For event co-hosted by Copperfield’s Books. $105 and up. 401 South A St, Santa Rosa 707.528.7100.

Theater The Art Is Medicine Show

The Imaginists’ ninth annual bilingual, bicycle-powered summer tour visits several local parks with the new “Stop That Show!” production that takes the current political moment head-on. Through Jul 23. Free. Santa Rosa parks, various locations, Santa Rosa, theimaginists.org.

Gruesome Playground Injuries Play is produced by the Caledonia Play Project, made up of alumni from Tamalpais High School’s award-winning Conservatory Theatre Ensemble. Jul 26-30, 8pm. $10-$15. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.8272.

Gypsy

Sonoma Arts Live continues its season of “women who dare” with the classic vaudevillian musical about the ultimate stage mother. Through Jul 30. $22 and up. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomaartslive. org.

Hijas de su Madre

Bilingual theatrical comedy comes to town for one night only. Jul 20, 8:30pm. $51 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

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In the Mood

The musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” opens an experimental summer of works in the the ruins of a former cannery. Through Aug 5. Shakespeare in the Cannery, 3 West Third St, Santa Rosa, shakespeareinthecannery.com.

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with Cathy Fisher. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

Much Ado About Nothing

Marin Shakespeare Company’s 28th annual summer festival series opens with Shakespeare’s all-ages appropriate romantic comedy.

Through Jul 23. $10-$37. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael, marinshakespeare.org.

Once Upon a Magic!

Fairfax Theatre Company presents an interactive adventure in a world of magic and sorcery. Through Jul 22. $10-$20. Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, fairfaxtheatrecompany.com.

The Pajama Game

Marin Musical Theatre Company presents the timeless musical brimming with song and dance classics. Through Jul 23. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo.

415.258.4640.

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Rhinoceros

Birdbath Theatres presents the absurdist play by Eugene Ionesco about people turning into the titular animal as a metaphor for society, ideology, crowd mentality and resistance. Through Jul 22. $20-$24. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, birdbaththeatres.com.

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Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, getaclueproductions. com.

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THC TLC Garden Society puts the care in cannabis

BY TOM GOGOLA

T

he cannabis-infused candies from the Garden Society look delicious and they’re safe for Maureen Dowd to consume. Recall that the New York Times columnist overconsumed an edible in Colorado a couple of years ago, and wound up in a halfpanicked stupor.

Company founder Erin Gore (pictured) suggests that Dowd should have consulted with her women-owned cannabis startup, which offers low-dose chocolates (the Bliss Blossom) and chewies (the Bright Blooms) to dispensaries and through delivery services. And the Garden Society offers educational workshops for medical-cannabis novices to guarantee a “safe way for women to experience cannabis for the first time,” Gore says.

“We need to respect the lack of experience that they have,” she adds—and the company goes to lengths to help new pot consumers find their tolerances for the product, and triple-tests the potency levels

to make sure there’s not too little or too much THC in the mix.

As ever, the urgent suggestion is to take more later if the effects don’t manifest within a couple of hours to avoid a Dowdian outcome.

“The columnist will probably never try edibles again,” Gore says of Dowd, adding that her hotelroom meltdown would have been preventable with a responsible guide to her first encounter with medical edibles.

Gore says she started to use medical cannabis to understand and address various “pain points” associated with being a married and ambitious women (she worked 10 years as an executive in the corporate world) with various roles as supportive sister and aunt, friend to her partner, “everything that women are responsible for in our day-to-day lives.”

Gore turned to cannabis, she says, “to help me get through the rigors of life,” which meant finding a holistic avenue to a good night’s sleep and a low-stress day, and soon realized a critical need was not being addressed by the industry. “I felt there was a real gap in the industry for womenoriented products,” she says, which extended to the branding and the product itself. She starting hosting baking parties with female friends, and realized that all these women, no matter how successful they were, “all had these pain points, whether it was the job or their personal lives—everyone had a different reason for the pain.”

The parties grew exponentially, and a business was born. “There is a real need in this market to de-stigmatize and offer products targeted to women’s health and needs,” Gore says. And of course men can enjoy the confections, too, whose extracts are drawn from Mendo county’s Shine On Farms.

“Men are very supportive of women in this space,” Gore says, highlighting the male-dominant pioneers of California cannabis “who set the foundation for a new industry that really supports women.”

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For the week of July 19

ARIES (March 21–April 19) The Greek word

philokalia is translated as the “love of the beautiful, the exalted, the excellent.” I propose that we make it your keyword for the next three weeks—the theme you keep at the forefront of your awareness everywhere you go. But think a while before you say yes to my invitation. To commit yourself to being so relentlessly in quest of the sublime would be a demanding job. Are you truly prepared to adjust to the poignant sweetness that might stream into your life as a result?

TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

It’s a favorable time to strengthen your fundamentals and stabilize your foundation. I invite you to devote your finest intelligence and grittiest determination to this project.

How? Draw deeply from your roots. Tap into the mother lode of inspiration that never fails you. Nurture the web of life that nurtures you. The cosmos will offer you lots of help and inspiration whenever you attend to these practical and sacred matters. Best-case scenario: You will bolster your personal power for many months to come.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Two talking porcupines are enjoying an erotic tryst in a cactus garden. It’s a prickly experience, but that’s how they like it. “I always get horny when things get thorny,” says one. Meanwhile, in the rose garden next door, two unicorns wearing crowns of thorns snuggle and nuzzle as they receive acupuncture from a swarm of helpful hornets. One of the unicorns murmurs, “This is the sharpest pleasure I’ve ever known.” Now here’s the moral of these far-out fables, Gemini: Are you ready to gamble on a cagey and exuberant ramble through the brambles? Are you curious about the healing that might become available if you explore the edgy frontiers of gusto?

CANCER (June 21–July 22) I predict that four weeks from now you will be enjoying a modest but hearty feeling of accomplishment—on one condition: You must not get diverted by the temptation to achieve trivial successes. In other words, I hope you focus on one or two big projects, not lots of small ones. What do I mean by “big projects”? How about these: taming your fears; delivering a delicate message that frees you from an onerous burden; clarifying your relationship with work; and improving your ability to have the money you need.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Spain’s most revered mystic poet was St. John of the Cross, who lived from 1542 to 1591. He went through a hard time at age 35, when he was kidnapped by a rival religious sect and imprisoned in a cramped cell. Now and then he was provided with scraps of bread and dried fish, but he almost starved to death. After 10 months, he managed to escape and make his way to a convent that gave him sanctuary. For his first meal, the nuns served him warm pears with cinnamon. I reckon that you’ll soon be celebrating your own version of a jailbreak, Leo. It’ll be less drastic and more metaphorical than St. John’s, but still a notable accomplishment. To celebrate, I invite you to enjoy a ritual meal of warm pears with cinnamon.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) “I’m very attracted to things that I can’t define,” says Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons. I’d love for you to adopt that attitude, Virgo. You’re entering the Season of Generous Mystery. It will be a time when you can generate good fortune for yourself by being eager to get your expectations overturned and your mind blown. Transformative opportunities will coalesce as you simmer in the influence of enigmas and anomalies.

Meditate on the advice of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “I want to beg you to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves.”

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) I’ve compiled a list of four mantras for you to draw strength from.

They’re designed to put you in the proper alignment to take maximum advantage of current cosmic rhythms.

For the next three weeks, say them periodically throughout the day. 1. “I want to give the gifts I like to give rather than the gifts I’m supposed to give.”

2. “If I can’t do things with excellence and integrity, I

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won’t do them at all.” 3. “I intend to run on the fuel of my own deepest zeal, not on the fuel of someone else’s passions.” 4. “My joy comes as much from doing my beautiful best as from pleasing other people.”

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) The

world will never fully know or appreciate the nature of your heroic journey. Even the people who love you the most will only ever understand a portion of your epic quest to become your best self. That’s why it’s important for you to be generous in giving yourself credit for all you have accomplished up until now and will accomplish in the future. Take time to marvel at the majesty and miracle of the life you have created for yourself. Celebrate the struggles you’ve weathered and the liberations you’ve initiated. Shout “Glory hallelujah!” as you acknowledge your persistence and resourcefulness. The coming weeks will be an especially favorable time to do this tricky but fun work.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21)

I suspect you may have drug-like effects on people in the coming weeks. Which drugs? At various times, your impact could resemble cognac, magic mushrooms and Ecstasy—or sometimes all three simultaneously. What will you do with all that power to kill pain and alter moods and expand minds? Here’s one possibility: Get people excited about what you’re excited about, and call on them to help you bring your dreams to a higher stage of development. Here’s another: Round up the support you need to transform any status quo that’s boring or unproductive.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” So said psychologist Carl Jung. What the hell did that meddling, selfimportant know-it-all mean by that? Oops. Sorry to sound annoyed. My cranky reaction may mean I’m defensive about the possibility that I’m sometimes a bit preachy myself. Maybe I don’t like an authority figure wagging his finger in my face because I’m suspicious of my own tendency to do that. Hmmm.

Should I therefore refrain from giving you the advice I’d planned to? I guess not. Listen carefully, Capricorn: Monitor the people and situations that irritate you.

They’ll serve as mirrors. They’ll show you unripe aspects of yourself that may need adjustment or healing.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) A source of tough and tender inspiration seems to be losing some of its signature potency. It has served you well. It has given you many gifts, some difficult and some full of grace. But now I think you will benefit from transforming your relationship with its influence.

As you might imagine, this pivotal moment will be best navigated with a clean, fresh, open attitude. That’s why you’ll be wise to thoroughly wash your own brain— not begrudgingly, but with gleeful determination. For even better results, wash your heart, too.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

A “power animal” is a creature selected as a symbolic ally by a person who hopes to imitate or resonate with its strengths. The salmon or hare might be a good choice if you’re seeking to stimulate your fertility, for example.

If you aspire to cultivate elegant wildness, you might choose an eagle or horse. For your use in the coming months, I propose a variation on this theme: the “power fruit.” From now until at least May 2018, your power fruit should be the ripe strawberry. Why? Because this will be a time when you’ll be naturally sweet, not artificially so; when you will be juicy, but not dripping all over everything; when you will be compact and concentrated, not bloated and bursting at the seams; and when you should be plucked by hand, never mechanically.

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