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ovie critics have hailed The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep (pictured) as Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham. But the reallife political realities of Graham and her newspaper are another story.

The Post comes 20 years after Graham’s autobiography Personal History appeared and won enormous praise. The book is a poignant account of Graham’s quest to overcome sexism, learn the newspaper business and gain self-esteem. However, as media history, it is deceptive.

“I don’t believe that whom I was or wasn’t friends with interfered with our reporting at any of our publications,” Graham wrote. But Robert Parry, who was a Washington correspondent for Newsweek during the last three years of the 1980s, has shed light on the shadows of Graham’s reassuring prose.

Parry said he witnessed “self-censorship because of the coziness between Post-Newsweek executives and senior national security figures.”

Among his examples: “On one occasion in 1987, I was told that my story about the CIA funneling anti-Sandinista money through Nicaragua’s Catholic Church had been watered down because the story needed to be run past Mrs. Graham, and Henry Kissinger was her house guest that weekend. Apparently, there was fear among the top editors that the story as written might cause some consternation.”

Graham’s book exudes affection for Kissinger, Robert McNamara and other luminaries who remained her close friends until she died in 2001.

In sharp contrast, Graham devoted dozens of righteous pages to vilifying Post press operators who went on strike in 1975. To her, the thuggish deeds by a few of the strikers were “unforgivable”— while men like McNamara and Kissinger were wonderful human beings after they oversaw horrendous slaughter in Southeast Asia.

In Graham’s world, elites mattered most.

Although widely touted as a feminist parable,

Democrats and other liberals fail to understand two fundamental beliefs of those who support the tax reform bill: First, people who have money should not be required to support those who do not. Liberals insist that women have the right to control their own bodies, yet they don’t think people have the right to control their own money. The rich should be able to choose if and when to donate their money to charity.

Second, the federal government is too big and wastes taxpayers’ money on things for which the government should not be responsible. The only way to shrink the government is to reduce taxes, and because those with the most money pay the most taxes, cutting taxes for the rich is the most effective way to shrink the government.

The bottom line is, so what if the tax reform bill is a massive tax cut for the rich? What makes liberals think they are entitled to rich people’s money? The point of the bill is not to help rich people, but to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Now, Congress needs to take the next step and cut spending.

her Pulitzer Prize–winning autobiography lacks solidarity for women without affluence or white skin. They barely seemed to exist in her range of vision; painful realities of class and racial biases were dim, faraway specks.

Graham’s consent to report on the Pentagon Papers in June 1971 was laudable, helping to expose lies that had greased the wheels of the war machinery with such horrific consequences in Vietnam. But the Washington Post was instrumental in avidly promoting the lies that made the Vietnam War possible in the first place. No amount of rave reviews or Oscar nominations for The Post will change that awful truth.

Norman Solomon is the coordinator of RootsAction. org and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. He is the author of a dozen books including “War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.”

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The Trump administration decided that animals raised for food under the USDA Organic label need not be treated any less cruelly than those in conventional farming. The decision reverses years of U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, which held that the “organic” label should impose minimal ethical, health and environmental standards. For the animals, this included adequate space, light and access to the outdoors. This will no longer be the case.

The Greenbelt Alliance is advocating for a resilient rebuild and recovery that reduces fire risk. We also support new homes and shops getting built near transit in existing towns and cities and along the SMART line. However, Greenbelt Alliance is not, and never has, called for a building moratorium, which your article (“Hot Topics,” Dec. 20) suggests. Let’s keep the dialogue going.

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North Coast lawmakers set to unveil early-warning legislation in 2018 BY CHRIS ROONEY

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t’s no exaggeration to say that I nearly died in the Nuns fire.

Around three in the morning on Oct. 9—and without any official warning from anyone (or any device) that a deadly catastrophe was unfolding—I left my home, only to be blinded by heavy smoke and swirling ash as I tried to navigate my car down Bennett Ridge, a mountainside

community east of Santa Rosa.

It was an excruciatingly slow process, as visibility was nil. Flames surrounded the car and fell from above. There was no time for caution, only escape. The smoke blocked my vision and also made breathing difficult. As I drove down the road, neighboring houses were already succumbing—either fully engulfed or within moments of going up.

A quick and tense glance back

at the house my parents bought in 1974 provided a view of embers falling from the sky, and the beginnings of a fire along what used to be a beautiful wooden deck—a fire that would annihilate my childhood home.

As the smoke cleared, the news was horrible. More than three quarters of the homes on Bennett Ridge were lost, and one of my neighbors had died.

But for hours leading up to this

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perilous escape, there hadn’t been a single warning from emergency officials, or from anyone. There were no blaring alarms, no police or fire sirens, no phone calls of warning. Around midnight, a car heading down the hill honked its horn, but that could have someone tooting a farewell after a Sunday-night visit. It certainly wasn’t an urgent message declaring a dire emergency or a need to evacuate. Those things never occurred on Bennett Ridge.

The Nuns fire hit Bennett Ridge hard, and a simulation created by the National Weather Service says the winds were likely between 75 and 90 miles per hour. The speed, force and intensity of the fire has given rise to the argument that an early-warning system may not have saved many houses. It’s hard to fight a fire that’s raining down from above and moving swiftly from treetop to treetop.

But it’s also true that an earlywarning system may have given people enough time to salvage some personal belongings. I’d liked to have saved the American flag given to my mother at Arlington National Cemetery when my father, a Marine Corps war hero, was laid to rest. But there was no chance to grab those family heirlooms— or even a spare pair of shoes.

The absence of a regional early warning for Napa and Sonoma did not go unnoticed in those counties, and around the state, where fires continue to burn late into the year. But new legislation may address that.

The online journal Wildfire Today reported that the day before the series of fires forever changed Sonoma and Napa counties, “all cell phones in Rincon Valley east of Santa Rosa loudly blared with a message about a child abduction in San Francisco about 48 air miles to the south, but the Amber Alert system was not used as the wildfires bore down on the densely packed communities in Sonoma County.”

No such alert was issued in the early hours of the fire. Instead, local officials leaned on the Nixle and SoCo alert systems, which were inadequate to the task and wound up sending messages to fewer than 35,000 cell phone

An earlywarning system may have given people time to save personal belongings— and lives.

State Sen. Mike McGuire is onboard for the legislative push, and a staffer for the Healdsburg Democrat says the goal is to create emergency-alert uniformity among the counties. The North Bay delegation of McGuire, Levine, Assemblyman Jim Wood, Sen. Bill Dodd and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry aims to offer legislation that will require every county in California to adopt the most up-to-date WEA system, with trained operators who can implement an evacuation order using the system.

The benefit of the WEA is that residents don’t have to opt-in or opt-out of it to get the geographically tailored warning. All you need is a cell phone or tablet that can receive the text-like message warning of imminent danger. (Another suggested reform would give more leeway to the number of characters that can be utilized in an alert.)

“Since WEAs are geographically targeted, most mobile phone users do not need to opt-in or be added to a registry,” Flaherty says.

“For example,” she adds, “let’s say an individual is a Los Angeles County resident but was visiting

Sonoma County during the fires.

If that individual had a WEAcapable mobile device, they should have received the mobile alert regardless of their residency in Los Angeles.”

According to the FCC, most major wireless providers carry WEA-capable devices. Individuals can confirm if their device is capable of receiving the alerts and that they are available in their area by checking with their wireless provider. It’s up to the provider to opt-in or out under the program, says the FCC. “Wireless companies volunteer to participate in the WEA system, which is the result of a unique public-private partnership between the FCC, FEMA and the wireless industry to enhance public safety,” says the FCC website.

The WEA was created in 2012 under the Warning, Alert and Response Network Act (WARN), and since then, reports the FCC, some 21,000 WEA alerts have been issued. None, however, were issued in the North Bay fires.

“The local alerts themselves have to be issued by local authorities,” says Doherty. “In that way, local providers must do the opting-in.

While FEMA is the host of WEAs, individual alerting authorities such as cities or counties must receive training before receiving alert-issuing authority. This is why we want to see counties given the resources and training necessary to ensure all counties have alert-issuing authority.”

There’s no projected cost to implement the program, and it’s unclear what the bill will do to encourage wireless companies to participate.

“We will have to see what the Appropriations Committee decides in May,” says Flaherty.

“Currently, it is still a legislative concept, the bill still needs to be drafted and introduced. We expect to know closer to spring what its timeline for approval will look like.”

Spring is just in time for what used to be known as “fire season” in California, which officials now warn is a year-round phenomenon.

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users, reported Wildfire Today, in a county of more than 500,000 people.

The Nixle and SoCo systems require people to opt-in or sign up in advance—but the Catch-22 was that if residents didn’t know to sign up in advance, chances are they didn’t. Most learned of the fires from first responders banging on their doors, or through fleeing neighbors, or because their house was already on fire.

It may be too little, too late for some in burned-out Bennett Ridge, but regional elected officials announced plans this month to get the whole state on the same page when it comes to an emergency alert system. Asyet-unwritten legislation would require a robust wireless alert system in all 58 counties and create standards for their use.

The program would utilize the existing wireless-emergency alert system administered by the FCC to provide early warnings from local officials. As has been widely reported, warnings were never issued in the North Bay fires through the so-called wirelessemergency alert (WEA) system set up by the feds. The new legislation would presumably standardize and update the WEA technology and protocols to promote wider use.

One of the would-be bill’s sponsors is Marin County–based State Assemblyman Marc Levine, whose spokeswoman Shannon Flaherty explained that WEAs are short, geographically targeted messages sent to mobile devices during emergencies. Marin County officials, particularly those in West Marin, have been paying close attention to developments on the early-warning front, given the daunting challenge of evacuating fire-sensitive areas along the coast, where the roads are few and the fire-fuel is ample.

The warnings range from presidential alerts, imminentthreat alerts and AMBER alerts.

The first is issued in the event of a national emergency; the second alerts are issued for events such as the fire disasters this fall; and the third are issued when law enforcement enlists the public to help locate abducted children.

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This recipe puts all of the principle flavors of food into play, including saltiness from the fish sauce, sourness from the lime juice, bitterness and sweetness from the grapefruit and umami from the shrimp and fish sauce, not to mention heat from the chile. This salad had me wincing, sweating and smiling all at once.

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• 1 pound domestic shrimp, peeled and de-veined • 2 oroblancos, pomelos or grapefruits, peeled and de-membraned but left in as large chunks as possible • 2 medium carrots, shredded • 1/2 pound cabbage, shredded • fresh cilantro and mint, chopped • 1/2 c. coconut flakes • 1/4 c. crushed peanuts • (optional garnish: fried shallots) SWEET AND SOUR During the long nights of winter, citrus help brighten up the dinner table.

Citrus Gold Making the most of the season

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itrus season will outlast the holidays by about two months. Long after the holiday dust settles and the reality of a winter siege sets in, we will still have plenty of time left on our hands to appreciate those tangy spheroids in all of their diverse glory.

But there are many moods and phases to this rollout, thanks to the thousands of different citrus varieties growing within our borders. For some types of citrus,

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like, say, the oroblanco, the season is early, short and worth catching for citrus nerds like me.

A cross between a white grapefruit and a pomelo, the oroblanco’s name is Spanish for “white gold,” and its flesh is all sweet and not bitter.

Oroblancos are prized by makers of the Vietnamese salad goi buoi, according to Andrea Nguyen, cookbook author and authority on Vietnamese cuisine.

Nguyen recently posted a recipe on her blog (vietworldkitchen.com) that resonates with the buzz her family creates during oroblanco

season in California. It’s a salad of cabbage, carrot, shrimp and chicken tossed with individual oroblanco sections, or vesicles. A search for “goi buoi” on the blog links to a slightly different version that employs the relatively abundant pomelo, which is a tad harder to de-membrane into naked sections, but still far easier than most citrus. The vesicles of oranges cling tenaciously to their bitter membranes, and cutting those vesicles, Nguyen told me, would release too much juice.

Nguyen recommends local shrimp, which depend on healthy marine ecosystems and aren’t

Sauce • 4 tbsp. fish sauce • 4 tbsp. lime juice • 2 tbsp. sugar • fresh hot red chili to taste, minced • a clove of garlic, pressed or minced • squirt of Sriracha or similar garlic chile sauce Cook the shrimp in salted water; leave whole or cut into large chunks.

Toss with the herbs and veggies. Combine the sauce ingredients and stir until the sugar dissolves. Dress the salad and toss, adding salt to taste. Finally, toss in the grapefruit or pomelo chunks, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.

Vegetarians can substitute tofu for the shrimp without issue, but without the fish sauce the flavor would lose something important.

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n between the big themes of 2017—fire and rain, not necessarily in that order—a few pleasantly drinkable or otherwise amusing beverages got overlooked, axed in the final edit or otherwise failed to gain mention in our Swirl and Brew columns.

If you thought you’d see Lagunitas Brewing’s High Westified Imperial Coffee Stout again, never mind that: just in time for the winter warmer season, the brewery’s annual “One-Hitter” monster stout release, and my

candidate for the stoutest stout of 2017, is here. Called Willettized Coffee Stout because it’s aged in rye whiskey barrels from Willett Distillery of Kentucky, this roasted cocoa and root beer–scented brew is as creamy as the crema on a well-pulled espresso, shows chocolate liqueur and coffee notes without that “old coffee” taint that some stouts do, and is boozy but not hot, or “winey,” although this year’s version is stronger yet at 12.6 percent alcohol by volume. I may have seen a stronger stout, or maybe that was in some crazy dream. And why am I having these crazy dreams anyway—besides those whiskey-barrel coffee stouts?

It was nice to open a wine over the holidays to match the inevitable L.L. Bean merchandise—in Stewart tartan plaid, of course. Stewart Cellars, in Yountville, labels its most affordable red blend, Stewart 2014 Tartan Napa Valley Red Blend ($40), with a simple, greendominated plaid label—that’d be a hunting Stewart tartan. Sweet and soft, this red has a creamy, raspberry liqueur charm as it sings past the lips, but puts on a bit of pencil shaving notes for show, too— it’s 60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 40 percent Merlot. Yes, in Yountville, $40 is the affordable red blend. While in Napa, and still in the holiday spirit, check out Hendry Winery’s 2014 Mike & Molly Zinfandel ($38) for its lively spiced note of cocoa, dregs of mulled wine or apple cider and deep flavor of berry liqueur.

This September, we enthused over Alley 6 Craft Distillery’s rye and single malt spirits but neglected to mention that tipplers who don’t prefer whiskey may enjoy the distillation of Dry Creek Valley peaches, while mixologists in the making may be inspired by the intoxicating aroma of the 86’d Candy Cap Bitters, made from wildharvested mushrooms.

We also tasted unusual sparkling wine, but there’s nothing unusual about Woodenhead’s 2011 Russian River Valley Brut Rosé ($46), with its soft, strawberries and cream flavors, but the blend: mostly French Colombard, with only a splash of Pinot Noir. Dare we toast to a new year?

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With old acquaintances, both forgotten and remembered, we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet— and we’ll start with these New Year’s Eve parties around the North Bay. From delectable dinners to cabaret shows and blowout concerts, here’s a selection of ways to ring in 2018.

Sonoma County Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

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at noon and 3pm. Hey, it’s New Year’s somewhere. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 10am to 4pm. $5–$12. 707.579.4452.

New Year’s Eve on the Square

Since reunifying earlier this year, downtown Santa Rosa’s Courthouse Square has become a beacon of fun in Sonoma

County. This New Year’s Eve is no exception, as the square welcomes families for an evening of live entertainment, activities for kids and several vendors serving food and drinks. Third Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, 5pm. Free admission; catered VIP packages available at $125. 707.701.3620.

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North Bay Cabaret never fails to raise a few eyebrows, and master of ceremonies Jake Ward is pulling out all the stops for this third annual New Year’s Eve spectacular. Featured live performances include Sonoma

County burlesque star Dangerous Dollie, musician and inventor Andy Graham, improv comedy troupe the Gentlemen Bastards, slam poet Jordan Ranft and others. The masquerade also features two full bars, dinner and bites, a photo booth and a Champagne toast at midnight.

Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. 8pm. $20–$25; 21 and over. northbaycabaret.com.

New Year’s Eve at Barndiva The

Healdsburg culinary destination once again offers two separate menus of elegant dining in a festive and fun atmosphere. In the restaurant, a six) 12

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New Year’s Eve Bootleg Ball Can you imagine what New Year’s Eve must have been like during Prohibition? Well, Sonoma Cider is laying out all the good stuff that came from bootlegging in the Roaring Twenties, including cider, beer, wine, cocktails and bubbly.

There’s also a load of casino games and live music from local favorites Dixie Giants, Oddjob Ensemble and Hannah JernMiller. Plus, three-course dinner options are available. 44-F Mill St., Healdsburg. 7pm. $65–$150; 21 and over. 707.723.7018.

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course meal of classic favorites serves up prime sirloin and black truffle mac ’n’ cheese, with special wine pairings available. In the relaxed bistro setting, the music gets pumping as you work off the calories with a dance or two.

Reservations are recommended.

231 Center St., Healdsburg. $145 and up. 707.431.0100.

Petaluma Museum’s Gala Concert & A Night in Vienna Sky

Hill Cultural Alliance and the Petaluma Museum Association present their ninth annual New Year’s Eve gala concert full of classical flair and marvelous entertainment from members of the San Francisco Symphony.

After that show, the action moves to nearby Hermann Sons Hall for “A Night in Vienna,” featuring many traditional Viennese dishes and desserts, and waltzes performed by a live orchestra.

This black-tie-optional event

toasts the new year in stellar fashion. Gala concert happens at 20 Fourth St., Petaluma, 6pm. $50– $70. A Night in Vienna happens at 860 Western Ave., Petaluma.

8:30pm. $150. 707.778.4398.

New Year’s Eve at Spoonbar

Whether you want an amazing dinner to start the night’s fun, or a spot for late-night cocktails to wrap up your New Year’s Eve, Spoonbar has what you’re looking for. First up, a decadent five-course meal boasts luxurious caviar, roasted prawns and Black Angus fillet on the menu. After the meal, DJs get the dance party going. If you show up late, you can still partake in the dessert bar and sip on handcrafted cocktails before a glittering Champagne toast rings in the new year.

219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

6pm, dinner; 10pm, party. $125 dinner; $55 party. 707.433.7222.

Totally Awesome New Year’s Eve Party Break out your best

’80s gear and turn back the clock for a radical NYE celebration at the Flamingo Resort. The ’80s invasion includes throwback party band Aqua Nett and DJ Refugee mixing it up in the ballroom and lounge. Full bars and concessions fuel the fun, and the resort hotel is offering special guest room packages with a deluxe breakfast buffet the next morning. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 8:30pm. $55–$75; 21 and over. 707.545.8530.

Locals Low-Key New Year’s Eve

The lively Sonoma Speakeasy is taking it easy this New Year’s Eve and letting folks cool it down while they countdown to 2018 with an acoustic evening featuring Left Coast Syncopators, an offshoot of the jubilant Rhythmtown Jive. Join local musicians Ken Jacobs, Kevin

If funk is what you want, funk is what you’ll get at Twin Oaks Roadhouse. First up, Bay Area world-beat buzz makers Free Peoples set the tone with a mix of soul, reggae and funk that has defined the band since 2005.

Then, Sonoma County’s Marshall House Project lay down some of the slickest grooves this side of the Family Stone with eclectic and energetic rhythms. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove. 9pm. $25; 21 and over. 707.795.5118.

New Year’s Eve at Astro Motel

Purchased and renovated by the team behind Sonoma County’s beloved Spinster Sisters restaurant earlier this year, the newly chic Astro Motel near Juilliard Park is ready to open its doors for a New Year’s Eve party. First, dine at the Spinster Sisters with a threecourse prix fixe dinner. Then, walk to the Astro for a night of music and toasting, with Santa Rosa genre-bending blues star Karen Shook performing until the ball drops and the Champagne pops.

Rooms and dinner reservations are booking fast, so reserve your spot today. Spinster Sisters, 401 South A St., 5:30pm to 9:30pm. $65. 707.528.7100.

Astro Motel, 323 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 9pm. Rooms start at $250. 707.200.4655.

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climbing Brian Culbertson Since opening in downtown Napa, the Blue Note Jazz Club has brought world-class talent to the North Bay, and to close the year, the club welcomes back contemporary jazz superstar Brian Culbertson for three nights of music, including a massive NYE celebration. Dec 29–31.

1030 Main St., Napa. Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm and 9:30pm; Sunday, 7:30pm and 10:30pm. $55 and up; $69–$99 NYE show.

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Verasa in Napa is seeing double and throwing not one but two parties to ring in 2018. First up, a dinner party at La Toque offers a Champagne reception before a sumptuous six-course dinner with a sommelier wine-pairing option.

After the meal, the Red Tie Affair kicks off next door at Bank and Bar, with dancing and cocktails leading up to the Champagne toast. 1314 Mckinstry St., Napa.

Dinner at 7:30pm; after-party at 9pm. $75 and up. 888.627.7169.

Carlos Reyes & Friends If formal attire is not your forte, Napa also offers an electric and eclectic night of music from renowned Bay Area harpist and violinist Carlos Reyes, who welcomes several guests to Silo’s for two shows. Special desserts, party favors, bubbly and down-home fun culminate in two ball drops, one for each coast. 530 Main St., Napa. 7pm, 10pm. $75–$100.

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New Year’s Eve Dinner Train

The Napa Wine Train is a popular adventure for North Bay wine and travel enthusiasts, and this New Year’s Eve event boasts a night of culinary delights aboard the train.

Sparkling wine and appetizers await you at the station, and a decadent four-course meal is served while the sights of the Napa Valley pass you by during a three-and-a-half-hour ride.

1275 McKinstry St., Napa.

Reception at 5pm; train boarding

begins at 6pm. $229 and up.

800.427.4124.

Speakeasy Dinner & After-Party

Wine country public house Goose & Gander’s annual New Year’s Eve bash includes a five-course dinner, cocktails and authentic ragtime piano by Bob Ringwald before DJ Rotten Robbie spins vinyl in an after-party perfect for flappers and dappers of any era.

1245 Spring St., St. Helena. Dinner at 6pm; $165 plus wine pairing and dancing. After-party only, 9pm; $40. 707.967.8779.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve Napa Valley–style as the Meritage Resort offers multiple options for dinner, including dinners in the Estate Cave with Trinitas Cellars and a “Taste of the World” dinner and buffet in the Meritage Ballroom. Both dinners conclude with the annual ballroom celebration and a midnight sparkling toast and balloon drop. A two-night stay is required to fully get away for the holiday. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

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New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party at Silverado The resort makes

a day of it with a New Year’s Eve dinner that features four courses and includes complimentary admission to the big party, with DJs spinning the hits, party favors and sparkling wine toast at the midnight balloon drop.

1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa.

Dinner, 5pm to 9pm; $30–$90.

Party, 9pm; $35. 707.257.5400.

Marin County Noon Year’s Eve Ring in the New

Year with your little ones at the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Kids will love the celebratory ball drop at noon, dance to DJ Mancub and get busy at various art activities. In addition, the family can enjoy access to the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits. Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 9am to 2pm. ) 14 $14–$15. 415.339.3900.

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New Year’s Eve Standup Comedy Showcase Osher Marin

JCC’s eighth annual New Year’s Eve event boasts more laughs than you can shake a bottle of Champagne at. This year, the showcase finds five smart and clean comedians on the bill, hosted by Jeff Applebaum, who has spent over 20 years making crowds laugh in his adopted hometown of San Francisco.

The rest of the lineup includes standup stars like Andrew Norelli, a veteran of both late night talk shows and TED Talks, and relatable comedian and writer Milt Abel. A selection of cocktails, beer and wine start the party and a midnight toast wraps it up.

200 N. San Pedro oaRd, San Rafael. Pre-show party starts at 7:30pm. $32 and up. 415.444.8000.

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together to break bread, literally, in this New Year’s Eve party that feeds the masses with a symbolic offering of bread and other bites and promises a chance to dance the night away with a headlining set from Marin’s country rock veteran Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. The theater also hosts the good vibration of Tivoli, with Tibetan bowls, native flutes, bells and more ringing in the year.

Champagne will be flowing and spirits are sure to be high, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 7:30pm. $25–$50.

415.383.9600.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood A popular sight in the North Bay, the psychedelic rock and roll family who operates somewhere in the wilds of Marin County dubbed “Unicorn, California” are back at Terrapin Crossroads for another round of New Year’s festivities. This past year saw the brotherhood release their acclaimed roots-rock album Barefoot in the Head, and now the former Black Crowes frontman and his bearded band of merry men once again fly their freak flag on Dec. 29–31, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. Friday and Saturday,

8pm; Sunday, 9pm. $50; $80–$200.

415.524.2773.

Lucero One of the hardest working bands for nearly 20 years, Memphis musical institution Lucero lay down three nights of alternative rock in Mill Valley this New Year’s Eve, and they’re inviting different local stars to join them each night.

On Friday, Marin country-rock raconteur Victoria George opens the weekend with a Nashvillemeets–San Francisco sound. On Saturday, reliable roots-rock outfit San Geronimo descend from the hills of West Marin for a show of what critics call California Soul.

On Sunday, San Francisco staple Travis Hayes offers a heaping helping of emotionally stirring folk-rock. Three night passes are available, so Lucero fanatics can get a whole year’s worth of the band’s guitar-driven, denimclad rock ’n’ roll on Dec. 29–31, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 9pm; 21 and over. Friday and Saturday, $42–$47; Sunday, $87–$97; threenight pass, $157. 415.388.3850.

New Year's Eve Sound Healing Groove The ever-enchanting

Harmonia Wellness Center and social club says farewell to 2017 and welcomes 2018 with a loving and eclectic community celebration. Start the night in the Kava Lounge, before getting into the groove with the Sonic Shamanic’s assortment of gongs, singing bowls, drums and more.

After midnight, let it all hang down by sipping on elixirs and Champagne, dancing to DJs and basking in the glow of the new year and possibilities to come.

2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito.

8pm. $75–$100. 415.332.1432.

NYE at the Center Mill Valley Recreation and Piazza D’Angelo present the party of the year with live music from the Sonic Steps and headliners Notorious. Enjoy complimentary Champagne upon entry plus delicious appetizers throughout the night, no host full bar, and festive party favors

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to heighten the mood during an exhilarating countdown to midnight. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 8pm. $70; 21 and over.

415.383.1370.

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner Show San Rafael’s premier

supper club Fenix knows how to cook up a good time. This year, Fenix mixes a delectable dinner with the power-packed sounds of Heartless, Northern California’s best tribute act to Heart.

919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7pm. $125. 415.813.5600.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie The festive

Brasserie is open all day with an à la carte menu and a four-course prix fixe dinner. While it’s sure to be packed all day, the last seating may be the first to fill up, as those who book 11pm reservations can expect to enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine toast and party favors at the stroke of midnight.

507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur.

Opens at 11am. $75 for prix fixe dinner. 415.927.3331.

Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition

This gut-busting comedy show at the Marin Center’s Showcase Theatre rings in the new year with the funniest alumni of the internationally recognized standup competition. Several comedians will be on hand for this show, which always sells out well in advance. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 9pm. $40.

415.473.6800.

Boogie Under the Golden Gate New Year's Eve With panoramic

views of the Bay as a backdrop, the Travis Marina Bar & Grill, formerly the Presidio Yacht Club, welcomes western swing veterans the Lonestar Retrobates back for its seventh annual New Year’s Eve party. Boasting a boogie-woogie attitude, the ensemble welcomes popular vocalist Sylvia Herold to join in the harmonies and complimentary Champagne at midnight toasts to the new year in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge. 1679 Sommerville Road, Sausalito. 9pm. $30–$40.

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Not-So-Silent Film

Made in 1928, just before the dawn of the talkies, the silent film ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ was a stunning display of cinematography and dramatic acting. Even today, Danish director Carl Dreyer’s story of the French hero and saint captivates audiences, and this week the film screens in the North Bay. Presented with a gorgeous new digital restoration and featuring an original score created by mind-expanding musicians Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) and Adrian Utley (Portishead), The Passion of Joan of Arc breathes new life into the cinema on Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7pm. $8–$12. 415.454.1222.

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Sparkling Celebration

New Year’s Eve, aka Champagne’s biggest night of the year, is quickly approaching. If you’re hosting a soirée but still haven’t decided on which bubbly to pick out for the party, consider attending Pop! A Champagne Celebration this week. Featuring an eclectic offering of sparkling wine samples, all paired with delectable hors d'oeuvres, this Champagne happy hour will help sort the top of the pops, and shoppers will receive discounts on featured beverages. Pop to it on Friday, Dec. 29, at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, 500 First St., Napa. 5pm. $35. 707.967.2530.

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Creative Practice

Life coach and art therapist Christi Corradi has been helping people overcome self-doubt and construct more positive lives under the program Mastering the Art of Life. This weekend, she leads a workshop to help unlock inner creative energy and start the New Year on the right path. Make This Your Best Year Yet is a hand-on adventure where participants can craft and paint whatever they desire, no art experience required. In the process, attendees learn something new about themselves and carry that newfound knowledge into 2018 for the better. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Full Circle Studio, 360 Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa. 10am. $47–$97. 707.478.8147.

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Whether he’s living in Tahoe or on the Hawaiian Islands, sushi chef Jacob Talbert has been making the best of raw fish for over two decades. The culinary power behind Rocket Sushi in Sonoma from 2013 to 2016, Talbert is currently a mobile operation, catering and crafting under the name Sushinoma.

This New Year’s Eve, Talbert drops in on fellow Sonoma spot Starling Bar for a Sushinoma Pop-Up that pairs delicious fish with a bevy of cocktails and libations. After filling up on sushi, dance the year away with Sonoma Sound Syndicate until the ball drops on Sunday, Dec. 31, at Starling Bar, 19380 Hwy. 12, Sonoma. Reservations required for seatings; music starts at 10pm. 707.938.7442.

GOLDEN STATE SOUL San Francisco’s Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express channel old-school rock ’n’ roll when they play on Dec. 30 at HopMonk Tavern in Sebastopol. See Concerts, p20.

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But at this year’s Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show, there probably will be some stuff about Trump and Kim Jong-un because megalomaniacs with daddy issues and strange haircuts are always good for a gag.”

Appropriate or not, Durst has returned, once again, for his annual, year-ending comedy showcase, featuring a cavalcade

The Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show plays Jan. 1 at 142 Throckmorton Theater, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, at 7:30 pm ($22–$25; 415.383.9600); Jan. 4 at the Sebastiani Theater, 476 E. First St., Sonoma, at 7pm ($20; 707.996.9756); and Jan. 6 at the Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg, at 8pm ($20; 707.433.6335).

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of six comics: Durst and his wife, Debi, Johnny Steele, Mike Bossier, Mari Magaloni and Arthur Gaus.

Together, they will be appearing at Sonoma’s Sebastiani Theater on Jan. 4 at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg on Jan. 6. Blending skits and bits and standup sets, the sextet will hit Sonoma County fueled by a sense of comic conviction, a prickly touch of moral outrage and a wicked (and hilarious) sense of humor.

The show marks the 25th year that Durst and company have staged the increasingly popular show, gradually turning New Year’s week into his own personal big, fat, year-end holiday.

“We actually didn’t call the show ‘Big Fat’ for years,” Durst says, “because at first it was lean and mean. But it grew, and now we’re doing, like, 13 shows in 12 cities. We’re doing Sonoma County twice, and two venues in Marin. We’re doing Walnut Creek.

We’re spreading our mocking and taunting from one end of the Bay Area to the other.”

It will not be hard, he says, to find things about 2017 to make fun of.

“Some years,” he says, “there is just not much to work with, not very good grist to run through the comedy mill. But this year—wow!

The grist has been ultra-fertile and fecund. We have enough material for two, three hours. So we get to cherry-pick the very best stuff.

And it’s gonna be amazing.”

Among the various topics the team will be tackling, he says, are the National Anthem controversy, Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech and the recent Star Wars movie.

“And of course,” he says, “I might take a few swipes at the current occupant of the White House. Because until the bombs actually fly, he’s still pretty funny.”

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Most of the time, 2017 was “the sunken place,” in Get Out’s term, the zone of helplessness in which one can only observe and hope for deliverance. In some respects, director Jordan Peele’s Get Out was the most Zeitgeist-ridden movie of the year, this mousetrap of a film about horrible science-fiction skullduggery carried out by good white people. War for the Planet of the Apes and Wonder Woman were vaster and more detailed with revolutionary fervor.

Guillermo del Toro’s Shape of Water had the texture of classic cinema, from its yearning for the red-velvet-lined movie theaters of the old days to its sensational use of color. Sally Hawkins’ performance sums up one odd aspect of 2017 in film: there were so many fine mute performances, including Hawkins (the best), the delightful Millicent Simmonds as a girl of 1927 in Wonderstruck and Amiah Miller’s Nova in Apes.

The Florida Project’s endearingly hopeful study of the grounddown poor was unique. The street kids were ingenious, hustling, sticky and mischievous in this tribute to the Our Gang series set in Florida welfare-land motels. Lady Bird could have been as facile as John Hughes’ Pretty in Pink, but there’s a difference in the way it savors the reverse angle of the hard-working, weary mom (Laurie Metcalf) driven nuts by her daughter’s fancies.

Whose Streets? a documentary made under the noses of the police in Ferguson, introduced us to people different than the rampaging thugs in the news. We need visions of heroism—real, as in the neighborhood guardians in Whose Streets?, comic-book style, as in the gallant Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) or just plain comic, like Lil Rel Howery’s TSA agent in Get Out. Peele’s faith in the TSA demonstrate we still have some trust in our institutions—but time is running out on how long we have left to understand one another.

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Tommy Castro parties in Petaluma for NYE

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ice to be home this time of year,” says Tommy Castro, speaking from his home in San Rafael.

The veteran Bay Area blues rocker and his band the Painkillers have just returned from back-to-back tours of the U.S. and Europe to promote their new album, Stompin’ Ground.

“We’re looking forward to getting back to the Mystic Theatre on New Year’s,” he adds. For several years, the Tommy Castro Band was a staple at the Petaluma venue on New Year’s Eve. Now, after a brief hiatus, Castro is ringing in the new year with the historic theater once again on Sunday, Dec. 31.

KRSH 95.9 presents Tommy Castro & the Painkillers on Sunday, Dec. 31, at the Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 8pm. $42–$62; 21 and over 707.775.6048.

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First forming the Tommy Castro Band in San Francisco in 1991, one year before the Mystic Theatre was founded as a venue, Castro feels an intimate connection with the Mystic.

“There’ve been so many great nights of music there,” he says.

“We have a long history with the room and more importantly with the people.”

“I get sentimental now that I’m a gentleman of a certain age,” Castro laughs.

The 62-year-old songwriter’s sentimentality also shows through on his new album, as Stompin’ Ground is a window into Castro’s origins growing up in San Jose in the ’60s and ’70s.

After forming the Painkillers in 2012 with bassist Randy McDonald, keyboardist Michael Emerson and drummer Bowen Brown, Castro released The Devil You Know in 2014 and Method to My Madness in 2015, both of which were praised for their gritty, fiery blues-rock sound.

Stompin’ Ground mixes the blues Castro grew up listening to on the radio, the soul music he heard coming from the lowriders cruising the streets and the socially conscious message songs of the day.

“I just started working on songs like I always do,” says Castro. “As I was doing that, the album started to take on this theme of a certain time and place in my life.”

Lyrically, Stompin’ Ground features a passionate streak of songwriting, with tunes like “Fear Is the Enemy,” “Enough Is Enough” and “My Old Neighborhood” offering messages of introspection and inspiration.

“And then there’s just some cool, fun R&B songs,” says Castro.

Also featuring covers of Elvin Bishop and Buddy Miles, Stompin’ Ground sheds light on how Castro’s musical upbringing has had a lasting effect on his career.

“I’ve listened to a lot of music in the last, what is it, 50 years now?”

Castro says. “But I’ve always held on to the three core ingredients from that time: blues, soul and rock ’n’ roll.”

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Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Aqua Nett

Break out your best ‘80s gear and turn back the clock for a totally awesome NYE celebration with the throwback party band and DJ Refugee mixing it up. Dec 31, 9pm. $55-$75. Flamingo Lounge, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

707.545.8530.

Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express

Longtime San Francisco rocker plays off his recent album, “Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins,” inspired by the ‘60s songwriter. Dec 30, 8pm. $20.

HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

Sol Horizon

Recent NorBay winners for “Best Reggae Band” headline a NYE bash with support from popular Latin funk band Dgiin.

Dec 31, 7pm. $30. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.7163.

Train Wreck Junction

Have a honky tonk New Year’s Eve with the country band and DJ Saucy-1 getting the crowd dancing. Three-course dinner option also available with reservation. Dec 31, 9pm. $25-$85. The Reel Fish Shop & Grill, 401 Grove St, Sonoma.

707.343.0044.

MARIN COUNTY Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Bearded band of merry rootsrockers returns to Terrapin for a three-night round of concerts to ring in the new year. Dec 29-31, 8pm. $50-$80. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Lucero

Memphis alternative-rock institution spends the New Year’s Eve weekend in the North Bay and welcomes different local openers each night of a three-night residency. Dec 29-31, 9pm. $42 and up. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Soul Ska

Long-running Marin party

band blows out the club with a massive New Year’s Eve show that also features Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, Noelle Glory & the Guarantees and DJ Mike Maitre’D. Dec 31, 9:30pm. $25-$35. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

The Zydeco Flames

The band turns up the heat for an annual New Year’s Eve party full of funky dancehall jams. Dec 31, 9pm. $35-$45. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

NAPA COUNTY AllwaysElvis

The king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, is channeled for the annual Allways Elvis Outta Rehab New Years Eve Show, with lots of dancing and table and booth seating available.

Dec 31, 9pm. $25 and up.

Hydro Grill, 1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9777.

Brian Culbertson

Jazz up the New Year with the renowned performer, who’s three-night residency in Napa includes a dinner show and late night ball on New Year’s Eve. Dec 29-31. $59-$99. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.603.1258.

Carlos Reyes

Renowned Bay Area jazz and Latin musician invites several special guests for two shows marking East Coast and West Coast Ball Drops on New YEar’s Eve. Dec 31, 7 and 10pm. $75$100. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

La Notte Latina

Latin music series gets a New Year’s Eve spectacular with DJ Tamayo spinning a world of salsa, cumbia, reggae and more. Dining and drinks round out the party. Dec 31, 10pm. $23 and up. Ca’ Momi Osteria, 1141 First St, Napa.

707.224.6664.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters

Dec 29, Solid Air. Dec 30, Dirty

Shames. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Aqus Cafe

Dec 27, bluegrass and old time music jam. Dec 28, Adam Miller Group. Dec 29, Whitherward.

Dec 30, Luvplanet. Dec 31, 2pm, Alan Early. Jan 3, aqus blues jam. 189 H St, Petaluma.

707.778.6060.

The Astro

Dec 31, Karen Shook. 323 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.200.4655.

Barley & Hops Tavern

Dec 28, Blue Doria. Dec 29, the Restless Sons. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037.

The Big Easy

Dec 27, Wednesday Night Big Band. Dec 28, Used Goods. Dec 29, Train Wreck Junction. Dec 30, Paul Schneider Quartet.

128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.7163.

Crooked Goat Brewing

Dec 30, 3pm, John Courage. 120 Morris St, Ste 120, Sebastopol.

707.827.3893.

Flamingo Lounge

Dec 29, Project 4 Band. Dec 30, Ricky Ray Band. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

HopMonk Sebastopol Dec 29, Con Brio. Dec 31, Hot Buttered Rum. Jan 1, New Years Day Edutainment with DJ Smoky and WBLK. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma

Dec 29, Dawn Angelosante and Tony Gibson. Dec 30, Kyle Williams. Dec 31, Dirty Cello. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg

Dec 30, the Carlos Herrera Latin Trio. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey

Wed, open mic night. Dec 29, DJ Ricki. Dec 30, MSG. Dec 31, New Year’s Eve party. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Dec 27, Lisa Stano. Dec 28, Whitherward. Dec 29, Friends the Band. Dec 30, Jason Bodlovich. Dec 31, Fly by Train. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Local Barrel

Dec 31, the Aces. 490 Mendocino Ave #104, Santa Rosa. 707.890.5433.

Main Street Bistro

Dec 28, Susan Sutton. Dec 29,

Lagunitas Tap Room and Aqus Cafe in Petaluma, and on Dec. 30 at Capp Heritage’s Deco Lounge in Napa. See Clubs & Venues, adjacent page.

Rhythm Drivers. Dec 30, Levi Lloyd. Dec 31, Frankye Kelly.

16280 Main St, Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

Poets. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

Mc T’s Bullpen

Dec 31, New Year’s Eve gala concert with members of San Francisco Symphony. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.

Dec 29, DJ MGB. Dec 30, George Heagerty. Dec 31, 9pm, DJ MGB. 16246 First St, Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

Monroe Dance Hall Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Party with North Bay Country Dance Society. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Dec 30, Sean Carscadden.

464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall Dec 29-30, the Brothers Comatose. Dec 31, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers with Nancy Wright and Highway

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Dec 30, Barren Altar with Luna Occulta and Xenotaph.

201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap Dec 28, 6:30pm, the Rains.

Dec 31, 6:30pm, the Buzz.

701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.774.5226.

Ray’s Deli & Tavern

Wed, 6pm, open mic session.

900 Western Ave, Petaluma.

707.762.9492.

Redwood Cafe

Dec 27, Pop-Up Jazz Jam with

Debra Anderson. Dec 28, Dylan Black Project. Dec 29, Midnight Sun Massive. Dec 30, 3pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. Dec 30, 8:30pm, Soul Fuse. Dec 31, Onye & the Messengers with DJ Loisaida. Jan 1, West Coast Songwriters. Jan 2, Rock Overtime student performance.

Jan 3, Irish set dancing. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill

Dec 30, Backtrax. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

Remy’s Bar & Lounge

Dec 31, South of Heaven Filthies’ Masquerade Ball. 130 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.578.1963.

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Sonoma Speakeasy

Dec 27, the Acrosonics. Dec 29, David Aquilar and Roy Blumenfeld. Dec 30, Mark Larsor. Dec 31, 5pm, Acoustic Soul. Dec 31, 9pm, Locals LowKey New Year’s Eve with Left Coast Syncopators. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364.

Dec 31, Sonoma Sound Syndicate. 19380 Hwy 12, Sonoma. 707.938.7442.

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Dec 31, New Years Eve Masquerade Ball. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Dec 28, Levi’s Workshop. Dec 29, Johnny Tsunami & the Hurricanes. Dec 30, the Honey Toads. Dec 31, Marshall House Project and Free Peoples. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip

Dec 31, “Mischief Masquerade” with North Bay Cabaret. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

The Belrose

Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.

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Fri 1⁄5 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $22–$27 • 21+

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Sat 1⁄6 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $23–$25 • All Ages

Steelin' Dan

The Music of Steely Dan Mon 1⁄8 • Doors 6pm ⁄ $17–$19 • All Ages

The Sound Field CD Release Show feat Deb Grabien, with special guests Mark Karan + The Lauren Murphy Trio Tue 1⁄9 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $20–$25 • All Ages California Kind feat Barry Sless, John Molo, Rob Barraco, Pete Sears & Katie Skene Thu 1⁄11 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $17–$20 • All Ages Orgone + The Humidors www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

No Name Bar

Dec 27, SlimJim. Dec 28, No Room for Zeus. Dec 29, Michael Aragon Quartet. Dec 30, KC Filson Trio. Dec 31, Joe Tate & Blue Monday Band.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

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Bonnie Hayes & Mystery Dance

Burgin. Dec 28, Acoustically Speaking’s Grateful Jam. Dec 29, 5:30pm, Loose with the Truth. Dec 29, 9:30pm, Milk for the Angry with Mountain Dweller and Smellcrow. Dec 30, Monophonics. Jan 2, Blues Champions. Jan 3, Damon LeGall Band. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Fenix

Dec 29, Eric Wiley Band. Dec 31, NYE prix fixe dinner show with Heartless. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

George’s Nightclub

Dec 29, Camil Santiago. Dec 30, DJ Party. Dec 31, the Unauthorized Rolling Stones.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.226.0262.

Harmonia

Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Sound Healing Groove. 2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito.

415.332.1432.

HopMonk Novato

Dec 28, Country Line Dancing.

Dec 29, Hot Start. Dec 30, Sunhunter with Charley Peach.

Dec 31, Petty Theft. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Mill Valley Community Center

Dec 31, Notorious and the Sonic Steps. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370.

19 Broadway Club Dec 27, Rockin’ Johnny

Dec 27, Noel Jewkes. Dec 28, Noah Frank Trio. Dec 29, Barrio Manouche. Dec 30, Smith Dobson Trio. Dec 31, Chuchito Valdes Trio. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant

Dec 27, Lorin Rowan. Dec 28, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Jan 3, Bryan Gould Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Papermill Creek Saloon

Dec 28, Danny Dickson. Dec 29, the Sky Blue Band. Dec 30, Kevin Made & the Highway One Band. Dec 31, Motorboat.

1 Castro, Forest Knolls.

415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar

Dec 27, the New Sneakers. Dec 28, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Dec 29, Forty Feet North. Dec 30, Liquid Green. Dec 31, 35R and San Geronimo. Jan 2, the Bad Hombres. Jan 3, the Weissmen.

29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio

Dec 29, the LoWatters. Dec 30, the Sun Kings. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar

Dec 29, Matt Kizer Band. Dec 30, Moonglow Trio. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse

Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Dec 28, Obstinate Ostinato. Dec 29, Reed Fromer Band. Dec 30, 5pm, Mazacote. Dec 31, the Marinfidels. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

Dec 29, San Geronimo. Dec 30, Luke Temple with Dylan Squires and Danny Vitali. Dec 31, La Gente. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Dec 27, ‘Til Dawn a cappella sing-out with Happenstance.

Dec 28, Bonnie Hayes & Mystery Dance. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads

Dec 27, Rattlebox. Dec 28, Jonny “Mojo” Flores and friends. Dec 30, Koolerator.

Dec 31, Magic in the Other.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Dec 27, 12pm, Patrick Gavlin and Jungeun Kim. Dec 31, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Travis Marina Bar & Grill

Dec 28, Maria’s live music special. Dec 29, Slim Jim Band. Dec 31, the Lonestar Retrobates. 1679 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito. 415.332.2319.

NAPA COUNTY Blue Note Napa

Dec 28, the Dixie Giants. Jan 3, Julius Melendez. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.

Ca’ Momi Osteria

Dec 30, IndiviDúo. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards Dec 30, Whitherward. 1245 First St, Napa. 707.254.1922.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Dec 31, Roaring ‘20s New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Relly Rel. 902 Main St, Napa.

707.258.2337.

JaM Cellars

Dec 29, the Groovy Judy Band. 1460 First St, Napa.

707.265.7577.

Napa Valley Roasting Company Fri, jammin’ and java with Jeff Johnson. 948 Main St, Napa.

707.224.2233.

Napkins Bar & Grill

Dec 30, DJ Willie G. Dec 31, DJ Lazy Boy. 1001 Second St, Napa.

707.927.5333.

River Terrace Inn

Dec 29, Craig Corona. Dec 30, Timothy O’Neil. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.

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Dec 27, Mike Greensill with Bob Kenmotsu. Dec 28, the Dawdlers. Dec 29, Chick Jagger.

Dec 30, Forejour. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

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Through Dec 31, “Small Works Holiday Show,” find holiday gifts in this group show.

189 H St, Petaluma.

707.778.6060.

Art Museum of Sonoma County

Through Jan 7, “Artistry in Wood,” annual exhibit is presented by the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.579.1500.

Arts Guild of Sonoma

Through Dec 31, “Holiday Art Show,” one-of-a-kind works are on display and available to complete your gift giving. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

Calabi Gallery

Through Jan 6, “Holiday Group Show,” local artists celebrate the season. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

Charles M Schulz Museum

Through May 21, “AAUGH! The Language of Peanuts,” explore the familiar expressions and catchphrases found throughout “Peanuts.”. Through Jan 14, “Behind Peanuts: Pigpen,” learn more about the popular character from Charles Schulz’s comic strip through original sketches and memorabilia. Through Mar 11, “Mud Pies & Jelly Beans: The Flavor of Peanuts,” new exhibit covers the culinary side of the famous comic strip. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

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

Chroma Gallery

Through Dec 31, “Small Works Show,” annual show includes paintings, sculptures and ceramics no larger than a square foot. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Downtown Cloverdale Through May 3, “Cloverdale Sculpture Trail,” year-round exhibit of sculptures by local artists includes self-guided

audio tours. 101sculpturetrail. com. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. All day.

230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

Tues-Sat, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600.

Fulton Crossing

Through Jan 10, “Generations,” featuring works by five artists from the same family. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Open daily. 707.795.7868.

Through Dec 31, “Mark Lifvendahl: Making a Splash,” Sonoma County artist displays his latest colorful, large-scale paintings. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

Graton Gallery

Through Jan 28, “From Clayton to Graton,” longtime local artists and old friends Fred Kling and Rik Olson display together. Reception, Dec 23 at 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton.

Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.

Hammerfriar Gallery

Through Jan 31, “428 Collective,” group of 11 Sonoma County artists brings awareness to innovative and boundary-pushing art being produced in the area. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg.

Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5.

707.473.9600.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts

Through Dec 30, “Holiday Gift Gallery,” a winter wonderland of art from over 50 regional artists is on display and for sale through the holiday season.

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

IceHouse Gallery

Through Jan 7, “Vita Collage,” artists and designers from the Pt Reyes studio shop present jewelry, textiles, glasswork and more. 405 East D St, Petaluma.

707.778.2238.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Jan 4, “Form & Color: It’s Wild Out There,” wildlife photographs by Dave Strauss are on display in Heron Hall.

900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.527.9277.

Paul Mahder Gallery

Through Dec 31, “Holiday Group Exhibit,” celebrate the season with artwork by over 40 international artists. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

707.473.9150.

Petaluma Arts Center

Through Jan 6, “Inaugural PAC Members Juried Exhibition,” eclectic works in diverse media display through the holidays.

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Riverfront Art Gallery Through Jan 7, “A Leap of Faith,” fine art acrylics and oils by Laura Tovar Dietrick shows alongside “Roaming Petaluma’s Hills” by Henry White. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.775.4ART.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Through Dec 30, “Small Work Big Deal,” annual members show displays a diverse range of mediums and techniques.

282 S High St, Sebastopol.

Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Sebastopol Gallery

Through Jan 27, “… Creatures Big & Small,” assemblage artist Rebeca Trevino and oils painter Jeff Watts display new works as Sebastopol Gallery celebrates a decade in in the community. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6.

707.829.7200.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Through Jan 7, “Magna Fide (The Great Belief),” David Ligare’s paintings, influenced

by Greco-Roman antiquity, are shown alongside “Forge & Stone,” featuring sculpture by contemporary California women artists. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.939.SVMA.

West County Museum

Through Apr 1, “Sebastopol Depot Centennial,” Western Sonoma County Historical Society celebrate 100 years since the construction of the depot that served the P&SR Railroad and is now the Society’s headquarters. 261 S Main St, Sebastopol. Thurs-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.6711.

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Through Nov 30, “Tom Killion Residency,” acclaimed Marin artist returns to Book

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Bubble Street Gallery

Through Dec 31, “Calling on the Muse,” artist and gallery owner Daniel Merriam premieres paintings, sculpture and graphics created before and after the Tubbs fire, in which his home and studio were destroyed. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506.

Gallery Route One

Through Jan 28, “Contemplating OTHER,” artists Alicia Escott, Linda Guneste and Brigitta Varadi examine how our relationship with animals has altered over time.

Reception, Dec 22 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Community Foundation

Through Jan 12, “Hypercosmos des Songes (Supercosmos of Dreams),” the first major exhibition in the United States for French-born and Marin-based artist Jean-Marc Brugeilles includes over 80 artworks. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

MarinMOCA

Through Jan 7, “Contemporary Landscape,” exhibit features works by artists from across the country, chosen by juror Chester Arnold while he was evacuated from his home during the recent North Bay fires. 500 Palm Dr, Novato.

Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

Rebound Bookstore

Through Jan 1, “Steven Hurst: Treasures from My Dreams,” artist retrospective show includes paintings, illustrations, sculpture and surreal clocks.

1611 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.482.0550.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Jan 31, “Nature Abstracted,” group show features works on canvas

by Amy Donaldson, Beatrice Findlay and John Maxon. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. MonFri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Stinson Beach Gallery Through Jan 13, “Collective Awakening,” featuring acrylic and pastel works by Jon Steven Walters and sculptural succulents by Jamie Johnson.

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Through Dec 31, “Icons of Rock and Roll,” exhibit displays portraits of the most famous musicians from the 20th century by the industry’s most celebrated photographers. 1473 Yountville Cross Rd, Yountville.

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Sharpsteen Museum

Through Apr 30, “Out of the Attic,” see privately collected antiques, dolls and figurines, vintage photographs and other memorabilia ranging from 1937 to present. 1311 Washington St, Calistoga. Daily, 11 to 4.

707.942.5911.

Napa Valley Museum

Through Feb 18, “France Is a Feast,” world-premiere exhibit is a photographic journey of Paul and Julia Child with rarely seen images from Paris in the mid-20th century. Through Jan 7, “Unearthed,” Angwin’s husband and wife team behind NBC Pottery displays one-of-akind ceramics with an organic edge and rustic flair. Sales during the exhibit benefit the museum. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.944.0500.

Robert Mondavi Winery Through Jan 8, “Traveling the World City by City,” artist Layla Fanucci’s paintings

Comedy Big Fat Year-End Kiss Off Comedy Show

Wrap up the year with a night of laughs featuring the Bay Area’s best comedians.

Jan 1, 7:30pm. $22-$36.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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Standup star takes the stage in the Barrel Room. Dec 30, 8pm. $20. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato.

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Rio Nido Roadhouse recreates the famous “Back to the Future” dance scene for a party with spiked punch, a photo wall, live music and party favors. Dec 31, 8pm. $10. Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.

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Community gathering includes live entertainment, activities for all ages, a designated area for kids and vendors serving delicious food and alcohol.

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Flappers and dapper dudes are invited to a five-course dinner and dancing to the sounds of DJ Rotten Robbie. Dec 31. $40-$165. Goose & Gander, 1245 Spring St, St Helena.

707.967.8779.

A Night in Vienna

New Year’s Eve ball, presented in conjunction with the San Francisco Waltzing Society, features dressy attire, fine food and lively entertainment.

Dec 31, 8pm. $150. Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.583.3340.

Red Tie Affair

Dress in your best for a New Year’s Eve pairing of dinner at La Toque and dancing at Bank Cafe. Dec 31. $75 and up. Westin Verasa Napa, 1314 McKinstry St, Napa.

707.257.1800.

Sebastiani Theatre Holiday Open House

Enjoy fabulous holiday decorations created by Susan Bellach, with cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate on hand and a performance

by Sean Carscadden. Dec 30, 10am. Free. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma.

707.996.9756.

Field Trips Holidays Along the Farm Trails

Sonoma County farmers and producers open their barn doors to offer a taste of life on the farm. Maps and info at farmtrails.org. Through Jan 1, 2018. Free. Sonoma County farms, various locations, Sonoma. 707.837.8896.

Wednesday Wellness Walks

Join a healing walk through the redwoods. Wed, 10am.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, stewardscr.org.

Film Family Friendly Films

Take the kids to see a recent animated feature for free, first come first served basis. Sat, 11am. through Jan 27. Third Street Cinema Six, 620 Third St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.8770.

Holiday Movie Night at Diesel

The bookstore gathers shoppers to watch “An Affair to Remember.” Dec 29, 6:45pm. Diesel Bookstore, 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.785.8177.

New Year’s Eve on Broadway

Enjoy a screening of the Busby Berkeley 1933 musical “42nd Street,” plus Champagne and chocolates reception and live broadcast of the ball drop from Times Square. Dec 31, 7pm. $20-$80. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.5111.

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Restored print of the renowned silent film screens with a new score by Adrian Utley and Will Gregory. Dec 28, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Food & Drink Holiday Ciopinno Party Chef Carlo Cavallo and the staff of Mayo Family WInery are on hand for a holiday celebration. Space is limited, RSVP required. Dec 27, 7pm. $100. B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, 400 First St E, Sonoma, mayofamilywinery.com.

New Year’s Eve & Day at Farm

Carneros restaurant Farm hosts a six-course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve and a bubbly brunch New Year’s Day. Dec 31-Jan 1. Carneros Resort & Spa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa.

888.400.9000.

New Year’s Eve at Barndiva

An elegant meal in the restaurant or a casual meal in the bistro make for a delicious end to the year. Dec 31. $145 and up. Barndiva, 231 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.0100.

New Year’s Eve at Silverado

A four-course meal and DJs pumping out dance music make for a sparkling night. Dec 31. $30-$90. Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa.

707.257.0200.

New Year’s Eve at Spinster Sisters

Enjoy a three-course Prix Fixe dinner, then walk to the new Astro Motel for live music and Champagne toast. Dec 31, 5:30pm. $65. The Spinster Sisters Restaurant, 401 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100.

New Year’s Eve Bacchanal

Two seatings offer fivecourse menus. Second

Regular à la carte dinner menu plus a four-course prix fixe menu with choices. Guests for the evening’s last seating receive a complimentary sparkling wine toast and party favors at midnight. Dec 31. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Spoonbar

A multi-course menu featuring luxury ingredients followed by DJs and dancing. Dec 31. $125.

Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.7222.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Train

Tour Napa Valley’s scenic beauty with four-courses of gourmet cuisine. Dec 31, 5pm. $229 and up. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry St, Napa.

800.427.4124.

Pop! A Champagne Celebration

Taste an eclectic selection of Champagnes showcasing a range of styles, all paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres.

Dec 29, 5pm. $35. The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, 500 First St, Napa.

707.967.2530.

Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour & Competition Stroll the shops around Sausalito and view elaborate, festively decorated gingerbread houses galore.

Through Dec 31. Downtown Sausalito, Caledonia Street, Sausalito.

Sushinoma Pop-Up

Sushi master Jacob Talbert serves up the freshest New Year’s Eve meal in Sonoma, with live music following dinner seatings. Dec 31.

Starling Bar, 19380 Hwy 12, Sonoma. 707.938.7442.

For Kids Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!

Hands-on crafts, baby balloon drops at noon, and root beer toasts at noon and 3pm.

Dec 31, 10am-4pm. $5-$12.

Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

707.579.4452.

Lionel scale-model trains are featured in nostalgic smalltown winter settings. Through Jan 7, 2018. Free. Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.3325.

Noon Year’s Eve

Kids can enjoy a noontime ball drop, dancing and activities.

Dec 31, 9am. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito.

415.339.3900.

Winter Workshops

Kids ages 5 to 8 can enjoy several engaging activities during the holiday school break. Through Jan 5, 2018. $37-$40. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa. 707.546.4069.

Lectures Facilitated Women’s Support Group Explore what is holding you back from having the life you desire. Thurs, 6:30pm.

Empowering Change, 130 Petaluma Ave Ste 2C, Sebastopol. 707.494.3216.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Twelve-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. Sat, 8am. All Saints Lutheran Church, 2 San Marin Dr, Novato, 781.932.6300.

Live Figure Drawing Class

Open studio event includes live model figure drawing or painting class with no instructor. Fri, 9:30am. $25.

Healdsburg Art Atelier, 126 North St, Healdsburg.

707.791.4028.

Make This Your Best Year Yet

Introduction to mastering the art of life program is a hands-on creativity experience.

Pre-registration required. Dec 30, 10am. $47. Full Circle Studio, 360 Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa.

707-478-8147.

Sausalito Woman’s Club Scholarship Recognition Fund Applications

Permanent residents living in the Sausalito or Marin City School District planning to initiate or continue education at an accredited college, graduate school, vocational or

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Through Mar 1, 2018. Sausalito Woman’s Club, 120 Central Ave, Sausalito, swcsrf.org/ applications.

Spiritual Healing

Weekly meeting covers various topics, with meditation and individual healing treatment.

Fri, 7pm. Spiritist Society Towards the Light, 1 Simms St, San Rafael. 707.225.5762.

Sunlight Chair Yoga

Learn yoga at all ages and levels of health and mobility.

Wed, 12:15pm. BodyVibe Studio, 999 Anderson Dr, Ste 170, San Rafael. 415.689.6428.

Theater The Gumshoe Murders

Get a Clue Productions’ murder-mystery dinner theater show about a 1940s detective caught in a web of deception presents a New Year’s Eve performance with special menu. Reservations required.

Dec 31, 8pm. $90. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, getaclueproductions.com.

My Way

Musical tribute to Frank Sinatra includes a New Year’s Eve party on Dec 31. Through Jan 14, 2018. $25-$45. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

A Shifting Reef

The Imaginists presents the new work-in-progress performance piece about ecowarriors aboard a rogue vessel.

Dec 28-29, 8pm. $5-$15. The Imaginists, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7554.

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Snow White: A Holiday Panto

Musical holiday treat for the whole family is written by Bay Area playwright Tyler Null, with new music by the legendary Ed Bogas. Through Dec 30. $15$35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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For two decades, Debra Tsouprake worked as an emergency medical technician.

As a single mom, she raised three boys, now grown men and working in the cannabis industry. She has been to Burning Man four times, plus she has a degree in fine arts from Santa Rosa Junior College.

Tsouprake is the CEO of Green Heart Alternative Health Care, which specializes in products— tinctures, creams, edibles and confections—made by women for the health and wellbeing of women, though men aren’t turned away. Not surprisingly, given her medical background as an EMT, Tsouprake makes house calls and

consults with patients who are too sick or infirm to go to a dispensary.

“What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another,” she says. “My patients range in age from 40 to 90. I don’t leave packages on doorsteps. I sit at the kitchen table and I educate everyone involved. The last thing I want is to get grandmothers high.

My aim is to help them manage pain and wean them from harmful pharmaceuticals. I help them figure out the right dosage and I check back regularly. I make sure no one has an allergic reaction.”

Tsouprake is searching for a retail space where she can operate her business. In fact, Santa Rosa officials insist that if she wants to continue in the cannabis industry, she cannot remain an online-only business. It’s brick-and-mortar or nothing. Finding retail space has not been easy.

“Landlords offer huge warehouses, which I can’t use,” she says. “Others are wary when they find out the nature of my operation.”

Tsouprake is relatively new to the industry, though she began to smoke marijuana as a teenager in the late 1960s. Thanks to experts like Patrick King—“the Soil King”—she has learned how to grow organically. This year she harvested early when ash from the fires began to fall on her property.

“The buds were small,” she says.

“They still had a ways to go to reach maturity.”

Even sadder for her was the fact that growers she knows lost their homes and their crops in Glen Ellen and Santa Rosa. Still, Tsouprake is an optimist. She thinks that Sonoma County will help small growers.

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ARIES (March 21–April 19) “I need more smart allies, compassionate supporters, ethical role models and loyal friends, and I need them right now!” writes Joanna K., an Aries reader from Albuquerque, N.M. On the other hand, there’s Jacques T., an Aries reader from Montreal: “To my amazement, I actually have much of the support and assistance I need,” he declares.

“What I seem to need more of are constructive critics, fair-minded competitors with integrity, colleagues and loved ones who don’t assume that every little thing I do is perfect and adversaries who galvanize me to get better.” I’m happy to announce, dear Aries, that in 2018 you will benefit more than usual from the influences that both Joanna and Jacques seek.

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In the Scots language spoken in Lowland Scotland, a watergaw is a fragmented rainbow that appears between clouds.

A skafer is a faint rainbow that arises behind a mist, presaging the imminent dissipation of the mist. A silk napkin is a splintered rainbow that heralds the arrival of brisk wind and rain. In accordance with the astrological omens, I propose we use these mysterious phenomena as symbols of power for you in 2018. The good fortune that comes your way will sometimes be partially veiled and seemingly incomplete. Don’t compare it to some “perfect” ideal. It’ll be more interesting and inspiring than any perfect ideal.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) In 2018, halfburied residues from the past will be resurfacing as influences in your life. Old dreams that you abandoned prematurely are ripe to be reevaluated in light of what has happened since you last took them seriously. Are these good or bad developments? It will probably depend on your ability to be charitable and expansive as you deal with them. One thing is certain: to move forward into the future, you will have to update your relationships with these residues and dreams.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Poet Diane Ackerman tells us that human tongues, lips and genitals possess neural receptors that are ultraresponsive. Anatomists have given unsexy names to these bliss-generating parts of our bodies: krause end bulbs, also known as bulboid corpuscles. (Couldn’t they have called them “glimmering rapture hubs” or “magic buttons”?) In any case, these sweet spots enable us to experience surpassing pleasure. According to my understanding of the astrological omens for 2018, Cancerian, your personal complement of bulboid corpuscles will be even more sensitive than usual.

Here’s further good news: your soul will also have a heightened capacity to receive and register delight.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Mise en place is a French term whose literal translation is “putting in place.”

When used by professional chefs in a restaurant kitchen, it refers to the task of gathering and organizing all the ingredients and tools before beginning to cook. I think this is an excellent metaphor for you to emphasize throughout 2018. In every area of your life, thorough preparation will be the key to your success and fulfillment. Make sure you have everything you need before launching any new enterprise or creative effort.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Experimental composer Harry Partch played one-of-a-kind musical instruments that he made from objects like car hubcaps, gourds, aluminum ketchup bottles and nose cones from airplanes. Collage artist Jason Mecier fashions portraits of celebrities using materials like noodles, pills, licorice candy, bacon and lipstick tubes.

Given the astrological configurations for 2018, you could flourish by adopting a similar strategy in your own chosen field. Your most interesting successes could come from using things as they’re not “supposed” to be used. You could further your goals by mixing and matching resources in unique ways.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) I wish I could make it nice and easy for you. I wish I could proclaim that the forces of darkness are lined up against the forces of light. I’d like to be able to advise you that the opening months of 2018 will bring you a showdown between wrong and right, between ugliness and beauty.

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plaid will be arrayed against the forces of paisley. The showdown will feature two equally flawed and equally appealing sources of intrigue. And so you may inquire, Libra, what is the most honorable role you can play in these matters? Should you lend your support to one side or the other? I advise you to create a third side.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

In 2018, your tribe will be extra skilled at opening things that have been shut or sealed for a long time: heavy doors, treasure boxes, rich possibilities, buried secrets, shy eyes, mum mouths, guarded hearts and insular minds.

You’ll have a knack for initiating new markets and clearing blocked passageways and staging grand openings. You’ll be more inclined to speak candidly and freely than any other generation of Scorpios in a long time. Getting stuck things unstuck will come naturally. Making yourself available for bighearted fun and games will be your specialty. Given these wonders, maybe you should adopt a new nickname, like Apertura (the Italian word for “opening”), Ouverture (the French word for “opening”), Šiši (Yoruban), Otevírací (Czech), Öffnung (German) or Kufungua (Swahili).

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) I predict that the coming months won’t bring you the kinds of opportunities you were imagining and expecting, but will bring you opportunities you haven’t imagined and didn’t expect. Will you be alert and receptive to these sly divergences from your master plan? If so, by September of 2018 you will have become as smart a gambler as maybe you have ever been. You will be more flexible and adaptable, too, which means you’ll be better able to get what you want without breaking stuff and wreaking whirlwinds.

Congratulations in advance, my daring darling. May your experiments be both visionary and practical. May your fiery intentions be both steady and fluidic.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Hungarian psychiatrist Thomas Szasz dismissed the idea that a person should be on a quest to “find himself” or “find herself.” “The self is not something that one finds,” he said. Rather, “it is something one creates.” I think that’s great advice for you in 2018, Capricorn. There’ll be little value in wandering around in search of fantastic clues about who you were born to be. Instead you should simply be gung-ho as you shape and craft yourself into the person you want to be.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Is there anything about your attitude or your approach that is a bit immature or unripe? Have you in some way remained an amateur or apprentice when you should or could have become fully professional by now? Are you still a dabbler in a field where you could be a connoisseur or master? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the coming months will be an excellent time to grow up, climb higher and try harder.

I invite you to regard 2018 as the Year of Kicking Your Own Ass. PISCES (February 19–March 20)

In 2018, one of your themes will be “secret freedom.” What does that mean? The muse who whispered this clue in my ear did not elaborate further. But based on the astrological aspects, here are several possible interpretations.

1. You may have to dig deep and be strategic to access resources that have the power to emancipate you.

2. You may be able to discover a rewarding escape and provocative deliverance that have been hidden from you up until now. 3. You shouldn’t brag about the liberations you intend to accomplish until you have accomplished them. 4. The exact nature of the freedom that will be valuable to you might be useless or irrelevant or incomprehensible to other people.

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