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Angry White Men Are Angry
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I was amused to see the Bohemian doesn’t conform to the narrow confines of political correctness. In the piece on Jared Huffman (“Travels wth Jared,” March 7), Tom Gogola spews a little racist hate speech with the rant “clutched and angry fists of angry, armed white men.”
In Tom Gogola’s article about the Yountville shooting (“And Now Yountville,” March 14), he reported that Mike Thompson doesn’t support a ban on assault weapons because there are already so many in circulation. That seems like odd logic to me. If someone who doesn’t have one buys an AR-15 in five months and then shoots up a school, what will he say?
I believe in giving credit to the Russians, in spite of themselves. They were the first to put a dog into outer space and they were also the first to put a monkey in the White House.
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Kudos and Corks Thanks to James Knight’s article (“Bark Arc,” Jan. 24), our boxful of wine corks will now find a new home. This would be a good time to let your readers know that Whole Foods also accepts used batteries as well. We’ve been bringing them there for years, and we appreciate the company’s contribution to the health of our planet.
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THIS MODERN WORLD
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End the Lies This week kicks off the national End the Lies Week of Action, raising awareness of the deceptive practices of fake women’s health clinics. I haven’t yet seen this covered in the Bohemian, but I hope it will be. Fake women’s health clinics offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, targeting low-income pregnant folks. Once inside, these unregulated and often unlicensed centers tell people lies that abortion causes cancer and PTSD. The centers knowingly delay access to care.The Supreme Court will now decide if California’s Reproductive FACT Act is legal. The law requires these centers to post a notice listing the free reproductive healthcare options available. The centers have sued to stop this basic regulation. I hope the Bohemian will cover this story, as this kind of deception is an often invisible harm perpetrated against pregnant folks.
EMILY LOEN Santa Rosa
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It’s time for a new Civil Rights movement BY CHRISTOPHER KEROSKY
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he recent ICE raids on our immigrant community in California should not be a surprise to anyone. Shortly after his election, Donald Trump promised to deport 2–3 million immigrants “immediately.” His executive order in January spelled out his plans: a massive expansion of the deportation machinery now underway.
Here in the North Bay, Trump’s plans would mean large numbers of immigrant families facing deportation or separation. Over 7,500 young people with DACA status would also be at risk. It would devastate our immigrant community, severely deplete our workforce and adversely affect us all. And let’s be clear. Most of those deported under his plan would be guilty of nothing more than a misdemeanor or a violation of immigration regulations—the vast majority are not “bad hombres.” The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s provides a good model for those of us who value our immigrant community. Protests and demonstrations like the DACA march earlier this month are important statements of community resolve. Political action is critical, too, especially during this fall’s elections. Sanctuary declarations are important, but our immigrants need a defense when they are apprehended. With adequate help, almost any immigrant can fight their deportation in court. As during the Civil Rights movement, we should provide this vulnerable population the information and assistance to assert their legal rights. With training, much can be done by nonprofits and volunteers from the community. If you can help, here are a few resources: To donate to a county fund to support immigrants’ defense (sonomacountysecurefamilies. org/donate-now); to be part of a community response network (northbayop.org/rapidresponse); for some ideas on how to make an impact politically or humanizing the immigrant story, go to myamericandreams.org/get_involved.html. Can we protect and defend our immigrant community in the Trump era? Let’s remember the words of California’s own Civil Rights leader, Cesar Chavez: Si, se puede! Yes, we can!
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DEBR IEFER Gullixson Out at PD Sonoma State University announced on March 9 that Press Democrat editorial director Paul Gullixson will be leaving his post at the PD and joining ranks with SSU as its chief communications officer, effective April 9. Gullixson has been with the local paper of record for almost two decades and has been its editorial director since 2007. Neither he nor executive editor Catherine Barnett responded to emailed requests inquiring about his departure. That sort of shabby treatment of fellow reporters likely won’t fly at Gullixson’s new post, where part of his job will be to field press inquiries.
PLEASE LIKE ME Media companies built strategies around Facebook ‘likes,’ only to have the social network change the rules on them—and put them in financial peril.
It’s Not Clicking News outlets’ quest for Facebook likes may destroy them BY DANIEL WALTERS
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s with any toxic relationship, the possibility of a breakup sparks feelings of terror— and maybe a little bit of a relief. That’s the spot that Facebook has put the news business in.
In January, the social media behemoth announced it would once again alter its News Feed
algorithm to show users even more posts from their friends and family, and a lot fewer from media outlets. The move isn’t all that surprising. Ever since the 2016 election, the Menlo Park–based company has been under siege for creating a habitat where fake news stories flourished. Their executives were dragged before Congress last year to testify about how they sold ads to Russians
who wanted to influence the U.S. election. In some ways, then, it’s simply easier to get out of the news business altogether. But for the many news outlets that have come to rely on Facebook funneling readers to their sites, the impact of a separation sounds catastrophic. In an open letter to Zuckerberg, San Francisco Chronicle editor-inchief Audrey Cooper decried the social media company’s ) 14
Gullixson is already up to his eyeballs at SSU, where he is currently a lecturer and newspaper writing and editing instructor. He is also a faculty adviser to the Sonoma State Star. According to a statement from SSU, Gullixson’s new duties will include leading the university’s strategic communications media, social media and graphic design team, and serving as the “public information officer overseeing campus-wide and executive communications.” Among other career highlights, Gullixson was the only North Bay journalist who could wade into the pandora’s box of Sonoma County pension-fund intrigue and emerge intact to write an interesting and insightful column about it. Godspeed, Gullixson. We’ll see you in the funny pages. Give us a shout sometime.—Tom Gogola The Bohemian started as The Paper in 1978.
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Facebook ( 12 sudden change of course on Jan. 12. “We struggled along, trying to anticipate the seemingly capricious changes in your newsfeed algorithm. We created new jobs in our newsrooms and tried to increase the number of people who signed up to follow our posts on Facebook. We were rewarded with increases in traffic to our websites, which we struggled to monetize.” The strategy worked for a time, she says. “We were successful in getting people to ‘like’ our news, and you started to notice,” wrote Cooper. “Studies show more than half of Americans use Facebook to get news. That traffic matters because we monetize it—it pays the reporters who hold the powerful accountable.” But just as newspapers learned to master Facebook’s black box, so, too, did more nefarious operations, Cooper noted. Consumers, meanwhile, have grimaced as their favorite media outlets have stooped to sensational headlines to lure Facebook’s web traffic. They’ve become disillusioned by the flood of hoaxes and conspiracy theories that have run rampant on the site. Now sites that relied on Facebook’s algorithm have watched the floor drop out from under them when the algorithm changed—all while Facebook has gobbled up chunks of the print advertising revenue that had always sustained news operations. It’s all landed media outlets in a hell of a quandary—it sure seems like Facebook is killing journalism. But can journalism survive without it? It’s perhaps the perfect summation of the internet age: a website that started because a college kid wanted to rank which co-eds were hotter became a global Goliath powerful enough to influence the fate of the news industry itself. When Facebook launched its News Feed in 2006, it ironically didn’t have anything to do with news. This was the site that still posted a little broken-heart icon
when you changed your status from “In a Relationship” to “Single.” The News Feed was intended to be a list of personalized updates from your friends. But in 2009, Facebook introduced its iconic “like” button. Soon, instead of showing posts in chronological order, the News Feed began showing you the popular posts first. And that made all the difference. Well-liked posts soared. Unpopular posts simply went unseen. Journalists were given a new directive: If you wanted readers to see your stories, you had to play by the algorithm’s rules. Faceless mystery formulas had replaced the stodgy newspaper editor as the gatekeeper of information. With digital ad rates tied to web traffic, the incentives in the modern media landscape could be especially perverse: write short, write a lot; pluck heartstrings or stoke fury. Mathew Ingram, who covers digital media for Columbia Journalism Review, says such tactics might increase traffic for a while. But readers hate it. Sleazy tabloid shortcuts give you a sleazy tabloid reputation. “Short-term, you can make a certain amount of money,” Ingram says. “Long-term, you’re basically setting fire to your brand.” The News Feed, Zuckerberg announced in January, had skewed too far in the direction of social video posts from national media pages and too far away from personal posts from friends and family. They were getting back to their roots. Even before the announcement, news sites had seen their articles get fewer and fewer hits from Facebook. In subsequent announcements, Facebook gave nervous local news outlets some better news: they’d rank local community news outlets higher
in the feed than national ones. They were also launching an experiment for a new section called “Today In,” focusing on local news and announcements, beta-testing the concept in certain cities. But in early tests, the site seemed to have trouble determining what’s local. The San Francisco Chronicle and other Bay Area news outlets say they’re taking a “wait-and-see” approach to the latest algorithm, analyzing how the impact shakes out before making changes. They’ve learned to not get excited. There was a time Facebook was positively smug about its impact on the world. After all, it had seen its platform fan the flames of popular uprisings during the Arab Spring in countries like Tunisia, Iran and Egypt. “By giving people the power to share, we are starting to see people make their voices heard on a different scale from what has historically been possible,” Zuckerberg bragged in a 2012 letter to investors under the header, “We hope to change how people relate to their governments and social institutions.” And Facebook certainly has— though not the way it intended. A 2016 BuzzFeed investigation found that “fake news” stories on Facebook, hoaxes or hyperpartisan falsehoods, actually garnered more views than stories published in trusted outlets like The New York Times. That, experts speculated, is another reason why Facebook, despite its massive profits, might be pulling back from news. “As unprecedented numbers of people channel their political energy through this medium, it’s being used in unforeseen ways with societal repercussions that were never anticipated,” writes Samidh Chakrabarti, Facebook’s
Consumers grimace as media outlets stoop to sensational headlines to lure Facebook’s web traffic.
product manager for civic engagement, in a recent blog post. By last May, a Harvard-Harris Poll found that almost twothirds of voters believed that mainstream news outlets were full of fake news stories. The danger of fake news, after all, isn’t just that we’re tricked by bogus claims. It’s that we’re pummeled by so many different contradictory stories, with so many different angles, that the task of trying to sort truth from fiction becomes exhausting. Facebook has tried to address the fake news problem—hiring fact checkers to examine stories, slapping “disputed” tags on suspect claims, putting counterpoints in related article boxes—but with mixed results. The latest headache for the company arrived last week when it was revealed that the Trump campaign had used Cambridge Analytica to mine personal data of some 50 million Facebook users. Facebook’s new algorithm threatens to make the fake news problem even worse. By focusing on friends and family, it could strengthen the filter bubble even further. To determine the quality of news sites, Facebook is rolling out a two-question survey about whether users recognized certain media outlets, and whether they found them trustworthy. The problem is that a lot of Facebook users, like Trump, consider the Washington Post and the New York Times to be “fake news.” The other problem? There are a lot fewer trustworthy news sources out there. And Facebook bears some of the blame for that, too, the Chronicle’s Cooper says. “I’ve built my career on exposing hypocrisy and wrongdoing and expecting more of those with power, which is why I have repeatedly said Facebook has aggressively abdicated its responsibility to its users and our democracy,” she says. “I expect a lot more from them, as we all should.” A version of this article first appeared in the Inlander. Jennifer Wadsworth contributed to this report.
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s Best Of season comes around each year, we put our heads together in early fall to come up with a theme for what is always our biggest issue of the year. We started out with a loose idea based on royalty and monarchy—like the various best of winners are the kings and queens of the respective fields. Or something like that. For cover art, the idea was to create a coat of arms or shield that represented the many splendid things in Sonoma and Napa counties. It sounded like a plan and we set to work on the issue and commission the artwork. Then the fires hit. All thoughts of our Best Of issue went out the window while we focused on making sure all of our staff was safe and reporting on the fires and the aftermath. When the smoke finally settled and we could take a breath and turn our attention back to the Best Of issue again, I knew we’d have to change our plans. The fire was the story of the year, and an issue that celebrates what’s great about our corner of the North Bay would have to reflect that. The unofficial theme became the best of Sonoma and Napa counties in the worst of times. Each section of the issue you now hold begins with a story or profile that highlights how people and organizations rose to the challenges the fire presented and did something exemplary. With only nine sections, we were limited in space but could have added many more stories of North Bay residents at their best. The stories of sacrifice and heroism exhibited by the thousands first responders could fill a library. As for the cover, we stuck with the coat of arms idea, but, as inked by the great Sonoma tattoo artist Shotsie Gorman (our vote for best tattooist), the image reflects the beauty, resilience and strength of the North Bay and the courageous and generous people who rose to the occasion during the fires. You are the best! Thanks to the many writers who helped out with this issue: Tom Gogola, Charlie Swanson, James Knight, Jonah Raskin, Amelia Malpas, Alex T. Randolph, Sierra Sorrentino, Bryce Stoepfel and Richard von Busack. —Stett Holbrook
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obby Jo Valentine had the longest flight of his life, between Kansas and Oakland, last October. The North Bay native and musician was in the heartland playing shows with his partner at the time when they got word of a fire on Atlas Ridge near their home in the Napa hills. “We got an early flight back as soon as we heard, so we didn’t know if the fire had actually hit our home the whole ride back,” Valentine says. “When we landed, one of our friends had texted us pictures of the house just completely
gone. All you saw was an apocalypse.” As a professional traveler, Valentine says he’s not much of a materialist, but the loss was still a gut-punch. Yet almost immediately, the musical community came together to offer them support in the form of donated goods and funds. “I really feel for the people who don’t have a safety net of support to help them after the fires,” Valentine says. This month, Valentine and other North Bay and Bay Area songwriters release After the Fire: Vol. 1, a benefit
compilation album spearheaded by Mill Valley musician and producer Scott Mickelson. Mickelson wanted to help so he called up Valentine, Sam Chase, Travis Hayes, David Luning, Josh Windmiller and other musicians to contribute to the album. Valentine’s track is “There Is a Shore,” an optimistic song about finding inner peace when the world around you is in chaos. Valentine also paid for manufacturing the CDs. “I really want people to hear the music,” he says. —C.S.
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There are several different comic book stores in the North Bay, but none of them has quite the atmosphere and lineup of events as Comics FTW. I go out of my way to visit, not because of its selection of comics, but because of the people and its monthly trivia night. My first trivia night was a complete accident. I came in to pick up a comic I ordered, and then decided to stay when I noticed likeminded people were staying too—and they had karaoke and drinks. I signed up, enjoyed the company of people I rarely see outside of an internet screen, and then it was time for the main event. Our team fiercely competed with several others to claim $25 in store credit. No TV show was too obscure, no comic book too unknown to qualify. From Doctor Who to Doctor Fate, our nerd knowledge was pushed to the very limit. And when the night was over, I went home victorious, with a 150-page Elfquest comic that didn’t cost me a dime. Those who want to get their geek on with good friends can’t go wrong here. Trivia Night happens one Sunday a month. Sign-ups start at 7pm, and the nerd-dom begins at 8pm. 1435 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.284.2272. comicsftw.com.—A.R.
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Come for the fringed sleeves, stay for the fun. Most metalheads in the North Bay know vocalist Lance Ozanix as the face of veteran Sonoma County thrash band Skitzo, in which he has notoriously regurgitated green slime onstage since 1981. Fewer metal fans may know that Ozanix has been doing a drop-dead impression of heavy metal’s original frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, for over a decade in the awesomely old-school Black Sabbath cover band Electric Funeral. As if Ozanix’s long hair and perfectly screeched vocals wasn’t enough
to conjure up Ozzy’s “Prince of Darkness” aesthetic, his outfits make Electric Funeral a must-see show, if only for the fringed-sleeves. Yes, I’m talking about those stringy, wavy, essential shirt sleeve accessories that all the cool kids would have craved back in the days of beaded curtains and shag carpets. Draped from Ozanix’s armpits, extending all the way down to his wrists, these majestic tassels move like the hypnotic wings of some dark angel when the band powers through a set featuring 1970s-era Sabbath hits like “War Pigs” and “Iron Man.” The tassels really tie the band together when Ozanix wails about “generals gathered in their masses” or when he’s urging his band mates, guitarist Tim G Sabbath, bassist Dave Delico and drummer Liz Daniels, to rock like they’ve never rocked before.—C.S.
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About 70 percent of theatergoers are women over 40. However, most plays are written with either younger women or men in mind, leaving very little for its biggest audience. In 2016, June Alane Reif, president of the Valley Players board of directors, got together with some of her friends to do something about that gender imbalance. Napa’s Valley Players, which became incorporated just last year, operate with the goal of empowering women over 40 on stage and behind the scenes as stagehands. While still a new group with only a handful of members, the Players have produced such plays as Harold Pinter’s The Lover and Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which feature older players or have non–age specific roles. They have also collaborated with local playwrights, such as Sonoma County resident Lorraine Midanik, who wrote a screenplay the troupe will perform soon. According to Reif, women who have retired from theater as they got older have been coming out of the woodwork to help out. The theater company is
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Sebastopol artists Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent didn’t let the North Bay fires of 2017 deter them for long from doing what they’re best known for doing around Sonoma County: turning junk into smiles. Amiot’s work first attracted the attention of neighbors on Florence Avenue in Sebastopol, which is now a sort of junk-art lover’s destination in itself: the tin dogs, jaunty little cable cars and towering chickens are guaranteed to elicit a grin. Well, the North Bay fires of 2017 saw heroism from some, inspired volunteerism from others and a whole lot of thankfulness to first responders in word, deed and many handwritten signs. But smiles, fun, whimsy? For many more residents, the fires were a dispiriting sit-out, confined to quarters under dirty nacho-orange skies. To express gratitude, Amiot set to work, creating a towering sculpture of a yellowclad fireman (Laurent paints the sculptures), teeth gritted in determination, stubble-faced from overtime hours on the line. It was installed on the corner of his art-studio property (which is located just two miles due south of the Tubbs fire, and, trivia for longtime Bohemian readers, is the former location of Black Sparrow Press), facing the SMART train tracks. Of course, there’s a merry little vehicle in the scene, a red Santa Rosa fire engine numbered “707.” The action happens most nights, when the siren lights up and a wind machine in the base of the sculpture causes windsock “flames” to lick at the fireman’s feet. The caption says it all: “Thank you.” And thanks for the smiles, folks. Cleveland Avenue at 10th Street, Santa Rosa.—J.K.
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BEST FEMINIST BODICE RIPPER STARRING JACK AND CHARMIAN LONDON Rebecca Rosenberg lost everything in the fires, including her diamonds and gold. But the real treasure that burned was her archive on Jack and Charmian London that she had gathered over the years and then used to write her novel, ‘The Secret Life of Mrs. London,’ which has roiled the Jack London faithful. Fortunately, the novel was already finished and in the hands of her editor at Lake Union publishing when the fire incinerated her Kenwood home and everything in it. The Secret Life of Mrs. London suggests that Jack London really died of a morphine overdose, and that Charmian persuaded Jack’s doctors to say that the cause of death was uremic poisoning. Some London fans wish the book had gone up in smoke. Even with her archive intact, Rosenberg would be unable to prove her hypothesis beyond a shadow of doubt, though London’s doctors did prescribe morphine to mask his pain. In The Secret Life, Rosenberg has imagined a Jack London who is unable to satisfy his wife. In these pages, Charmian enjoys a fiery affair with the magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. It’s a fact that Harry and Charmian carried on outrageously. But the dialogue between Rosenberg’s lovers is pure fiction. It might make prudish readers blush. Read it at your pleasure or your peril.—J.R.
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businesswoman Crista Luedtke. This second-generation restaurateur, a freckled Wisconsinite with a rockabilly haircut, made ambitious renovations of several Russian River restaurants and entrepots—including Big Bottom Market, Revival at Applewood and the Boon Hotel. Her work brought in money and out-of-towners as renowned as Oprah herself, who declared Luedtke’s biscuits the best she’d ever had. Yet Luedtke sometimes angered the locals who liked the funk and decay of Guerneville just as it was. Congdon had top-notch access to her subject, enough to hear the story of how Luetdke’s marriage eroded under the strain of work. In a broader sense, this could be the story of the sacrifices and gambles of any kind of entrepreneur. Empire on Main Street screens at the Sonoma International Film Festival on March 23–24. sonomafilmfest.org.—R.V.B.
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I realized I love Santa Rosa’s Toy and Comic Con after meeting the Pink Power Ranger, Ash Ketchum and Samurai Jack (well, the actors who lend their voices) in quick succession. The annual event is the brainchild of toy shop owner Mike Holbrook, who was tired of traveling to other towns and cities to sell his wares. While it is not the only convention in Sonoma County, it is by far the largest, with stalls and special guests for comic book fans, and fans of geek culture in general. Previous events have also included live-action Dungeons & Dragons games, disc golf, fencing and even amateur wrestling. The biggest draw, however, is the cosplay contest. Taking place in the last hour of the convention, people from ages 6 to 60 get together to show off their costumes and see who has the best one. At the next Toy Con, in September, Lou Diamond Phillips and Firefly’s Adam Baldwin are slated to appear! santarosatoycon.com.—A.R.
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She points to research that shows getting out on a trail for some R&R helps beat the stress, anxiety and depression that can follow living through a natural disaster like a fire. “People need trails now more than ever,” she says. Bloomquist knows about recovering
from a fire. She lost her home in the Valley fire two years ago in Lake County. That experience informs her work at REMBA, where the group has partnered with Sonoma County Trails Council, California State Parks, REI, the Trail House and the mountain bike industry to begin sorely needed trail restoration work in Sonoma, Lake and Napa counties. On March 24 at TrioneAnnadel State Park, REMBA is planning trail-restoration work on the popular Marsh Trail, its first work party on the trail since the fires. The group is also working with the trails council, REI and Jack London State
Historic Park to repair fire-damaged trails at the park. Meanwhile, REMBA is in talks with State Parks to identify other projects, a process that Bloomquist says can be slow. Thanks to the donation of two mountain bikes donated by Santa Cruz Bicycles (one painted the color of a Cal Fire helicopter, and the other, Cal Fire engine-red), the group raised $62,000 for trail work and is looking for projects to spend it on. If there’s a silver lining to the fires, says Bloomquist, it’s the outpouring of volunteers. “We have been maxing out on volunteers on trail work days,” she says. mountainbikealliance.org.—S.H.
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Sometimes I need to unwind a little bit before a hectic day, or maybe I just need a little exercise. Problem is, I take public transportation and the regular hiking trails are too far away to be practical for me to use. Fortunately, I can always take the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, which isn’t far from where I live and has some great views of the creek it follows on the way to downtown Santa Rosa. The trail starts at Willowside Road and extends to the Memorial Greenway in Santa Rosa. It’s not a very long trail, but very well placed, cutting through several groups of homes and coming out right near the Santa Rosa Plaza. On dry days, I’ll take my bike down the trail, enjoying the view of the creek as I slowly pedal, and spotting the occasional heron on the creekside.—A.R.
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Intrigued by an aside about one of the North Bay’s lesser-known backroad mystery spots, buried within a turn-by-turn description of a bicycle ride, I went in search of the troll of Cavedale. According to an account written “many years ago” by Santa Rosa Cycling Club member Bill Oetinger as part of the club’s “Ten Great Rides” series that details some of the best cycling routes in Sonoma and Napa Counties, midway along the initial climb up Cavedale Road the eponymous cave itself appears, cut out of rock for unknown purposes many decades ago. “During the Christmas season, small presents are sometimes seen at the mouth of the cave,” Oetinger writes, “left as offerings for the troll who lives within.” Sure enough, on my first trip up the steep, narrow, winding road, I see flowers decorating the entrance to a gloomy, almost too-perfect little cave. Around the holidays this past year, amid a changed landscape, a Christmas stocking appeared, along with a sign that said, “Cavedale strong.” But the legendary Cavedale troll? Even longtime Sonoma Valley winemakers who know the road well could not shed light on that. I only had to remember to bring my bike headlight on a daytime ride to explore further. The cave looks shallow from the road, but takes a turn north; then, a branch turns south again into the gloom, where, turning my headlamp around the corner, I suddenly find myself face to face with . . . the end of the cave. Seriously, it’s like 12 feet long. But the rest of the ride is an adventure, to be sure—just practice mutual respect on the road, as this is an area where many properties are still being cleaned up and rebuilt after the fires, and nobody has to act like a troll. Cavedale Road, Sonoma.—J.K.
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as there would be no business as usual later in the week. The preserve burned, the Fisher house was saved and Davis had a refrigerator full of food. Having evacuated to the Sonoma Valley Inn, she asked owner Norm Krug if she could serve dinner. She served cassoulet to 200 guests, in addition to first responders.
Sheana Davis, owner of Epicurean Connection in Sonoma, had made a cassoulet with wild duck, wild boar and sausages for a dinner at Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen, the former home of food writer M .F. K. Fisher, the night of Oct. 8. That night, they fed 100, but Davis had made enough for 1,000 for catering clients later in the week. It was timely,
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During the Cold War, a common comic trope depicted Soviet citizens standing in long lines for bread and other household essentials which may have been long gone by the time they reached the store, while in the United States, consumers waited in short lines at the supermarket to pay for their overflowing carts of groceries. The lesson was clear: boo, socialism; hurray, unfettered free market capitalism. Well, nobody called it socialism when Sonoma County grocery entrepreneur Steve Maass handed a substantial portion of Oliver’s Market to his employees, making a majority eligible to buy into an employee stock-ownership plan by dint of their labor. Maass founded Oliver’s Market in Cotati in 1988, growing the business slowly to four stores, popular with shoppers for their generous organic selection, and excellent deli and bakery, in particular. “I certainly didn’t build the place myself. Everybody here participated.” Maass could have sold out to a larger chain, which in turn might have been swallowed up by a larger corporation—all too often, that’s the way the story goes when the founder of a successful local business bows out. But that wouldn’t befit a social purpose corporation that emphasizes partnerships with locally owned businesses and investment in the community. Now, none dare call that communitarian or anarcho-syndicalism (if only because nobody knows what these vaguely “red” words mean anymore), or even socialism— certainly not, because, you know, the bread thing. Although, if my comrades would keep a certain $6 loaf of artisan multigrain bread in stock just a bit more regularly, my shopping struggle would be all the more glorious. oliversmarket.com.—J.K.
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When the phone rings and you’re issued a mandatory evacuation, you leave your home fast. When I found myself evacuated during the fires and in need of some human interaction, I headed to the Girl & the Fig. There are dozens of gathering places on the Sonoma Plaza, but the Girl & the Fig is always festive, no matter if there’s a drought, flood or fire. By the time we arrived, the tables were taken and so were the seats at the bar. But the homey lounge was wide open, so we staked out the territory and ordered drinks. Sondra Bernstein, the restaurant’s founder, and her partner, John Toulze, have infused the place with a sense of joie de vivre, which might be translated into English as “fun.” Sitting next to me was a group of women, all from Sonoma, all burned-out and all eager for much needed R&R. “There are worse things in life than losing your property,” a 93-year-old woman told me. I poured her a glass from the bottle of sparkling wine I had ordered. She shared her charcuterie platter. For my entrée, I had what I always have: the pastis-scented steamed mussel served with fries and toast. Disaster, I learned, has a way of making food taste miraculously good. For dessert, my friends and I shared the restaurant’s signature chocolate-dipped fig kisses, our reward to ourselves for the fiery ordeal that drove us apart and brought us together again. 110 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 707.938.3534. thegirlandthefig.com.—J.R.
BEST ELEVATION OF THE HUMBLE BEAN
Beans are not the magical fruit that we think of when we think “Napa.” The world-famous Napa Valley is all about Cabernet Sauvignon grapes purpling in the sun then magically maturing in red-stained oak—and, as the saying goes, the wine is bottled poetry. And the beans are . . . baked beans? Doesn’t have quite the lyrical zip to it. That’s what Rancho Gordo New World Specialty Food founder Steve Sando thought until he started puttering around in the garden to grow a little fresh produce and
happened to grow an heirloom bean called Rio Zape. As Sando describes on the website of his now-world-famous bean company, “They were similar to the pintos I liked, but there was so much more going on. Hints of chocolate and coffee mixed with an earthy texture made my head spin. I was blown away by Rio Zape and the other heirloom beans I was growing, but also really confused why they were such a big secret.” That secret’s out, thanks to a shout-out from Oprah’s magazine. Rancho Gordo works directly with growers in California, Oregon, Washington and New Mexico, as well as collaborating with small farms in Mexico. But again, why buy black beans at $5.95 to $6.95 a pound from a foodie darling company in tony Napa Valley, instead of a 99-cent bag of frijoles negros from the corner market? Well, Ayocote Negro, for instance, is a rare indigenous bean from Mexico, the bean-meisters at Rancho Gordo tell me, a bean you wouldn’t necessarily be able to try in the U.S. It makes an inky dark broth, but the texture is more like a potato than a run-of-themill black turtle bean. Add a little house hot sauce, also available at the company’s outlet in Napa, along with a whole hill of beans. 1924 Yajome St., Napa. 800.599.8323. ranchogordo.com.—J.K.
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I’ve been told I’m a picky eater. So what if I don’t like sushi? I have never been fond of the taste or idea of raw fish. This all changed at Santa Rosa’s Tex Wasabi’s. My parents were visiting around the mid-semester mark, when my mom’s craving for sushi hit an all-time high. Of course, channeling my inner brat, I protested, but dad came in as the peacemaker and found rave reviews for Tex Wasabi’s. He said this place would marry my pickiness with Mom’s desire to break out of the ordinary because it was a blend of good ol’ American barbecue and “rock-n-roll sushi.” As we got ready to order, my dad, embarrassingly, explained our predicament to our waiter, who recommended we try some of the “gringo sushi.” We decided on the Jackass Roll.
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It looks like your average sushi roll, but it’s filled with pulled pork and avocado, wrapped with sticky sushi rice and dolloped with chile aioli. Tex Wasabi’s is the place where hesitant foodies can cautiously widen their food horizons, and for the adventurous who want to see where unlikely cuisine fusion can take them. 515 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.544.8399.—S.S.
BEST PLACE TO GET A JAMÓN IBÉRICO AND L’ETIVAZ ON POILÂNE RYE
That’s “ham and Swiss on rye” in plain talk, for all you would-be gourmands who have not yet ventured into the epicure’s candy shop that is Atelier Fine Foods. Opened by Boisset Collection in 2016, Atelier eschews the downmarket descriptor “deli”—they prefer the epithet “épicerie”—though you can, in fact, find here all the fixings for the most exquisitely curated ham and Swiss in this valley or the next. Start with that jamón Ibérico, from a heritage breed of pigs that gorge themselves on Andalusian acorns to produce a prosciutto-like cured meat that is nutty and more intensely flavored, for $211 per pound. “It’s an affordable luxury if you buy it by the slice,” says catering manager Betsy Musick. Six slices costs above 11 bucks, according to Musick, who suggests that splurging for a taste can be a salve for all the cravings that food and travel shows create for hungry viewers. “It allows you to experience this thing that you’ve heard so much about in the culinary world.” L’Etivaz cheese is made by Swiss villagers who lead their cows to the highest alpine pastures in spring to munch on the first delicate flowers that follow the melting snow, and it’s available by the pound for $38, along with over a hundred other cheeses from the North Bay and Europe. Slap it all between two slices of Poilâne rye bread at $17 per round, which is flown in weekly from the renowned bakery in Paris—maybe with a few pumps of the house mustard, sold in bulk and imported directly from the last real mustard maker anywhere near Dijon, France. On a budget? Just pick
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BEST OLD - SCHOOL ICE CREAM SHOP WITH NEW- SCHOOL FLAVORS
Lala’s Creamery in Petaluma offers a classic diner vibe, with a dessert bar, a checkered floor and vintage décor. But the ice cream and baked goods are far from old-fashioned. Look for flavors like Earl Grey, honey and horchata, as well as classic strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. Food allergies and dietary preferences are no issue here. Lala’s is constantly creating delicious dairy and gluten-free desserts, in addition to low-sugar flavors. No corn syrup, artificial food colorings or hard-to-pronounce additives are used in any of the sweets. The red in the housemade maraschino cherries? Plant-based. 134 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.763.5252. lalascreamery.com.—S.S.
BEST CLOSED RESTAURANT THAT WE TOTALLY HOPE REOPENS BEFORE FIRE SEASON And so there I was, hunkered down in the Bohemian’s smoky office on the afternoon of Oct. 9, shocked at the damage and struggling to crank out some copy about the fires. The phones didn’t work and the internet was down, and you could practically feel the panic
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Spirit Works Distillery is among the hundreds of small-batch, artisan microdistilleries making small waves in the big pond of the spirits sector. They’re also interested in waves of a different kind—soundwaves. After Timo and Ashby Marshall founded the distillery in Sebastopol in 2013, it wasn’t long before their unique style of gin and vodka, distilled from certified organic, California-grown winter wheat, could be enjoyed. But the whiskey, once made, isn’t whiskey until after a long, long wait. It’s not much fun for another two years, at least—the time it takes to earn the label “straight wheat whiskey.” So to kick things up a notch, Timo and Marshall devised a little experiment: some barrels are set aside to age straddled by headphones attached to iPods playing diverse playlists that have been on repeat for two years or longer. Of course, there’s a control batch of whiskey that’s simply mellowing out in near total silence. The quirky gambit gets the attention of visitors touring the distillery, to be sure. But the whiskeys, once bottled, have also played out favorably in blind tastings. In the contest of “bluegrass barrel” vs. “Nutcracker barrel,” according to Spirit Works cofounder Ashby Marshall, “the Nutcracker was by far the blind-tasting favorite, with a notably smoother, longer finish.” Next on the list is a barrel subjected to hit singer Santigold, sometime later this year. Although we cannot confirm whether there’s a Depeche Mode barrel of Spirits Works wheat whiskey, we’re sure that, if there were, we could just not get enough. 6870 McKinley Ave., Sebastopol. 707.634.4793. spiritworksdistillery.com.—J.K.
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still coming off the scorched nearby streets. Suddenly, as if in a dream, a figure emerged from the smoke and threw a meaty, dense and delicious burrito in my direction. “Eat this,” he said. I complied. The beef was char-grilled in all the right ways, and the sustenance was as timely as it was necessary. Chasing fires on a Monday morning and turning out copy in time for a Tuesday deadline sure does help work up an appetite. Even on the best of days I can’t string two coherent sentences together without a full belly of nourishing go-go eats. This was not most days, and I won’t soon forget that burrito from Taco Chido. Long live Taco Chido! The place is closed now, alas, as the Montgomery Drive restaurant was already looking to relocate at the time of the fires. Come back!—T.G.
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A mushroom walks into a bar—stop me
if you’ve heard this one before, but the version told by Healdsburg’s Alley 6 Craft Distillery has a much different, and much sweeter, punch line. Seems that distillery co-founder Jason Jorgensen, a 14-year vet of the bartending scene, came up with a whimsically titled cocktail, the Fungi, made with the essence of Lactarius rubidus, an aromatic “candy cap” mushroom valued for its sweet aroma akin to maple syrup, while mixing drinks at Santa Rosa’s Stark’s Steak & Seafood restaurant. When Jorgensen and his wife and distillery co-founder, Krystle, began distilling spirits, they returned to the candy caps to make a cocktail mixer that’s also spiced with cinnamon, star anise and orange peel. It tricks the palate into thinking “sweet,” while it’s actually, well, “bitters.” The couple forage the mushrooms on the Sonoma Coast, and also rely on friends who are professional mushroom foragers, to obtain the pancake-friendly fungi. Each four-ounce bottle sells for $20, but only a few drops are said to elevate an Old Fashioned to new heights. 1401 Grove Street, Unit D, Healdsburg. 707.484.3593. alley6. com.—J.K.
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BEST WAY TO DISCUSS THE FAMILY BUSINESS — WITH WINE, OF COURSE The late George Burns once quipped that “happiness is having a large, loving close-knit family—in another city.” The point being that we all love our families, but often in limited doses.
Yet for the owners of the Paradise Ridge Winery in Kenwood, happiness is having a large, loving close-knit family around the table, preferably with some wine, and arguing about how to rebuild a family business that was largely destroyed by the October fires. Sonia Byck-Barwick is part of a family
business run by her husband, her three siblings, her father and her father-in-law, and says that family meetings have been pretty tense since the fires.
Paradise Ridge wine, since most of their stock was destroyed. “Those were fun moments, because those are wines you can’t get anymore.
“We knew we wanted to rebuild,” she says, “but it took a lot of work, and nothing is as easy as it would seem. We’re a very close family, but it does create a strain when you are all trying to agree on one thing.”
“Of course we enjoy our wines, and I think that’s been a part of our healing process,” she adds, while quickly noting that a supportive community has also been a critical part of the healing.
Byck-Barwick pauses and then recounts how the family’s been going to restaurants and buying up bottles of
But when it comes to those family meetings, she says with a laugh, “We try to keep the wine out of it until the end.”—T.G.
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While the Tubbs fire ravaged Santa Rosa, Safari West owner Pete Lang made a choice: save his home or his animals. He chose the latter, spending a long night suppressing fires that broke out near the giraffes, cheetahs and zebras. Not even a single flamingo died, but Lang’s house was lost to the flames. He first learned of the fire when his lead mechanic came up to his home, a mile away from Safari West. The sky was already orange. At
the ranch, the overnight guests had to be evacuated, and then, Lang says, “I just disappeared into the dark. I couldn’t leave—my responsibility was to do everything I could possibly do to keep the animals from getting hurt. One thing would have led to another. There’s no question that my cheetahs and my hyenas would have burned.” While the inferno raged, wreaking a path of formidable destruction that took out a neighbor’s house, he used hoses, tractors and forklifts to save his animals and keep their pens from burning. In the morning, some staff returned to the ranch. “My wife didn’t know if I was dead
or alive,” Lang says. Just recently, they began filing the plans to rebuild their home.—A.M.
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you missed out on so much during your childhood, including a key rite of passage!” I don’t believe I did miss out on any major childhood experiences, or felt like I couldn’t keep up with the rest of my friends—maybe because I grew up in a neighborhood where the majority of the residents were 40 or older. But I realize it’s time to finally learn to ride a bike. I’m calling the Sonoma County Bike Coalition. They not only provide outlets for safe, fun bike rides of varying difficulty, but they also provide bicycle education. I’m ready to learn. bikesonoma.org.—S.S.
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True, the field of nominees for this category is not a crowded one, but to call ‘The Count of Buena Vista Winery’—an illustrated storybook that explores “the legendary life of Agoston Haraszthy” and is playfully recommended for readers aged “9–99”—the “best children’s wine book” might be a slight to author Kimberly DesJardine, who wrote Gabby the Green Grape (a wine-grape fable set in Dry Creek Valley and published in 2014) and advised the team at Buena Vista on this project.
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Illustrated by Bill Hart and published last year, The Count recounts the tale of the tireless if somewhat star-crossed Hungarian who founded the winery in 1857 in Sonoma, with stops in Wisconsin, Burgundy and San Francisco. The book introduces readers to terms like “viticulture,” “agricultural corporation” and the joys of both winemaking and rum production—with a brief shout out to firearms regulation, thanks to the count’s stint as sheriff in San Diego. All’s well that ends well when the spirit of Haraszthy (portrayed in real life at the winery and on the road by Sonoma character actor George Webber) joins Jean-Charles Boisset in a toast to the French wine impresario’s long-dreamt-of restoration of the historic property as a wine tourism destination. Spoiler alerts: While Gabby the grape escapes a fate worse than Pinot Grigio, the count ends up over his head in murky waters—most likely the high point for action-hungry young readers. You might be reading to a wine connoisseurs-to-be if they ask, “Can you read again the part about Clos Vougeot?” buenavistawinery.com.—J.K.
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Though the film is not autobiographical, the concept came to Miller while he and his worked through dealt with a rough patch. “The inspiration came out of thinking, what does it take to re-energize a marriage?”
In the film, which screens on Friday, March 23, at the Sonoma International Film Festival, Miller and Moreau’s game takes them on several adventures, from pillow fights to drug trips, that force both characters out of their routines. “You might have a great time, you might end up in a really awkward situation, but the point is you did it together, and that’s really what this movie is about.” You Can’t Say No deals with emotional issues but is lighthearted, thanks to a
supporting cast that includes Peter Fonda as Miller’s winemaking, weed-smoking, kimono-wearing father. Shot in 2016, the film also features several picturesque Sonoma County locations, from the coastline near Bodega Bay to an expansive Sonoma Valley winery, that serve as a poignant reminder of the region’s natural beauty in the wake of October’s wildfires.
“So much of what you can see in the film was affected,” says Miller, who lives near Annadel State Park and was evacuated during the fires. “The fact that this movie was filmed in Santa Rosa is such a big deal for me, personally, for that reason.” —C.S.
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As a kid, every time mention of Timber Cove Resort came up, my dad would start to tell a story about a trip he and my stepmom took there during their courtship, only to have her quickly admonish him to say no more of what I took to be something lascivious, possibly out of doors. (Trust me, I really don’t want to know). But I’d always been curious about the place, and so when I went for a press visit last year after an extensive remodel, I could see why the ocean-front lodge cast such a spell over them. I mean, come on—the stunning views of the rock-strewn coastline and infinite, brooding ocean are enough to inspire odes to Neptune and Aphrodite. Add wonderfully plush rooms (some with deep soaking tubs) outfitted with turntables stocked with a library of vintage vinyl, a cocktail lounge warmed by a gaping fireplace, a seafood-centric restaurant that serves as an outpost for hard-to-procure Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir, an “outdoor living room” equipped with ping pong, foosball and a pool, and two miles of hiking trails, it was easy to see why a stay at Timber Cove inspires memories you may want to keep secret. I’ll say no more. 21780 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.847.3231. timbercoveresort.com.—S.H.
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I was a huge fan of the game show Family Feud growing up, so I feel pretty confident in saying that if you surveyed a hundred people and asked them to name the most popular romantic keywords, the top two answers on the board would be “France” and “Chocolate.” For lovebirds in the North Bay, the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville is highlighting both in two very romantic exhibits. Making its world premiere in the Napa Valley Museum’s main gallery, “France Is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child” explores the French countryside and its effect on famous chef, cookbook author and television celebrity Julia Child through rarely seen black-and-white photographs taken by her husband Paul Child between 1948 and 1954. Inspired by the new book of the same name, this art show also features an audio tour to accompany the viewing. But this isn’t any audio tour, as the voice of Julia Child herself leads visitors through the photos, while interviews with chefs Jacques Pépin, Thomas Keller, Cindy Pawlcyn and Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home television producer Susie Heller deepen the experience. “France Is a Feast” has recently extended its run, now on display though May 20, but the Napa Valley Museum’s spotlight gallery is losing its own deliciously intimate exhibit, “The Art of Chocolate,” at the end of this month, meaning visitors who want to indulge their sweet side should head to the museum soon. Inspired by “France Is a Feast,” and opened in February, “The Art of Chocolate” sees several Napa-based chocolatiers, including Woodhouse Chocolates, Earth & Sky, chefs from CIA at Copia and others, exhibiting artful and edible works of chocolate. The beauty of this show is that you can take the art with you, as boxed chocolates are available for sale from
these artisan culinary crafters, who are donating a portion of chocolate sales to support the Napa Valley Museum’s arts and education programs. Take the romance up a notch with an art-filled date night on Friday, March 30, as “France Is a Feast” inspires nearby Hurley’s Restaurant, a casual California-meets-Mediterranean eatery, to offer a traditional French threecourse dinner to pair with a special tour of the museum’s exhibits. napavalleymuseum.org.—C.S.
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You did it again. You did that thing you promised, promised, you’d never do again. And now, you wretch, you’re in the doghouse. But you may find redemption yet. There is a well-worn path from the doghouse to the flower shop. But don’t think some red Colombian roses and weak-ass baby’s breath are going to cut it. A cellophanewrapped Safeway bouquet doesn’t say, “I’m sorry.” It says, “What? At least they were on sale.” Flowers can still do the trick, but you’ve got to choose the right ones. Sebastopol’s California Sister Floral Design & Supply can help. The bright and airy rolltop space radiates love and beauty with all those cool succulents, pretty flower arrangements and artwork. And it’s to your own land of love and beauty you wish to return, so you’ve come to the right place. What sets the shop apart are the locally sourced art and flowers. That means fresher flowers, a more eclectic assortment (tuber roses!) and more dollars for local growers. Yes, you’ll pay more for your dahlias and delphiniums, but isn’t she/he worth it? Sadly, there are no refunds if your efforts to exit the doghouse aren’t a success. Blame your selfish ways, not the flowers. 6790 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.827.8090. californiasister.com.—S.H.
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n Sunday morning, Oct. 15, as patients flooded into Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, medical staff struggled not only to keep pace with the influx but also with the anxiety that they, too, would lose their homes. More than 130 doctors and nurses lost their houses in the blaze—and the hospital itself saw 1,200 patients the week after the fire, almost double the typical weekly number of incoming patients. Cambria Reese is just one of dozens of healthcare heroes to come out of the fires, as she, like others, put the health and wellness of her community before her
self-interest. Reese, a registered nurse, was working the night shift when fire broke out on Oct. 8, and she discovered that her and her parents’ homes near Larkfield were in danger.
frantic first days after the fires. When the smoke at last cleared and patients were stabilized, released or sent to burn units for further treatment, one extremely sweet number stood out.
“Thankfully, a neighbor contacted them and got them out,” she says. “I eventually reached them after they evacuated, but there certainly was a time of uncertainty.”
Turns out numerous little phoenixes had risen from the ashes—Memorial Hospital welcomed 36 babies, as closures at Kaiser and Sutter hospitals brought mothers to deliver their babies to Memorial.
Reese spent a few nerve-racking hours waiting for contact from her family. In the meantime, she focused on her work and relied on her faith to get her through. The hospital dealt with multiple patients with severe burn wounds in those
“This was three times our normal expected birth rate,” chief nursing officer Vicki White told us back in October. “This is going to be a great story for them when they get older.”—B.S.
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The news on the climate front goes from bad to worse as polar ice recedes and climate change–fueled droughts, storms and, yes, wildfires grow in frequency and severity. But here’s some good news. The pioneering “carbon farming” work undertaken by the Marin Carbon Project has caught the attention of state officials who are offering grants through the Healthy Soils Initiative to spread the dead-simple but highly beneficial practices of no-till farming and use of compost over grazing land to sequester carbon. Research shows the methods can actually reduce climate change by as much as 40 percent if practiced widely enough. The techniques are not only good for the future of humankind, they are good for farmers in the near-term. Sebastopol’s Singing Frogs Farms was able to boost its productivity and revenue to $100,000 per acre by basically doing nothing: no tillage, no amendments except compost and with minimal irrigation. That’s a win for the climate, a win for farmers and a win for consumers. cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils.—S.H.
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Several health providers in Sonoma County, including Kaiser Permanente, St. Joseph Health, Sonoma Valley Hospital and Sutter Health, are increasingly ditching the pills and prescribing some outdoor therapy as part of the ParkRx for Health program, in alliance with regional and state park professionals. ParkRX is a simple idea: get outside and engage in safe, low-impact walks and other activities at sites like Armstrong Woods, Jack London State Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, which reopened in February after a lengthy
closure related to the fires. These walks are intended to reduce stress by exposing participants to concepts like shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” a practice that originated in Japan and is gaining popularity in the United States. Other ParkRX offerings include yoga hikes and wellness walks, most of which are free with a prescription from the participating Sonoma County medical providers. Yes, these are actual medical prescriptions we’re talking about. Ask your doctor if going outdoors and connecting with nature is right for you. Side effects may include happiness, laughter, exercise, new friends, a tan and a renewed appreciation for the natural beauty of the North Bay.—C.S.
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Water flows downhill. So do toxins, pesticides and other hazards deposited as ash by last year’s fires. It was feared that fire debris would loose a “second wave of disaster” once the rains came. The good news is that a coalition of volunteers and public agencies quickly sprung up after the fires to give mycoremediation and compost a try at absorbing the chemical tide that would otherwise wash into the Russian River watershed. Mycoremediation uses quick-growing mushrooms that act like sponges for chemicals and heavy metals, keeping them out of waterways. The projects may serve as models for future wildfire-recovery efforts, and were a poignant example of the volunteerism and generosity that characterized local efforts after the fire. Sebastopol’s Gourmet Mushrooms donated thousands of pounds of substrate used to grow mushrooms. Sonoma Compost and West Marin Compost donated their eponymous product. Petaluma’s Wattle Guy provided wattles—barriers and fences made from natural materials like rice straw and sticks. Russian Riverkeepers and the Clean River Alliance marshaled volunteers to make, fill and install the wattles and monitor water flow during and after the rains.—S.H.
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On a wind-whipped day in Santa Rosa a couple weeks after the October wildfires burst onto the scene, a light rain fell and there was a sense the disaster was winding down. Most of the official action around the fire was taking place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. There, first responders gathered for lunch and coffee, the press showed up for briefings, and a massive tent city for first responders from around the country—from around the world—was in full bloom. As cops and firemen and National Guardsmen lined up for tacos from a Dora’s truck, burly tattooed men were getting open-air massages from kind souls, a common sight through the week, and a phenomenon whose origins lay in the days after 9-11, when first responders were also tested to the limits of their endurance and public massages were a common sight. I snapped the above photo of a woman giving a massage, looking sort of wistful and serious at the same time, and I wondered what she might have been thinking, as a light rain fell and containment of the fires approached 100 percent.—T.G.
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out. Bradford, a respiratory therapist at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and a recent widower, was momentarily stymied in his and Mitchell’s rebuilding push by some civic snafus in the cleanup of his lot, but all that got sorted out.
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There were many “first responder” tales of heroism that came out of the fires, and most of them had to do with police and fire personnel heading into the danger. But this “first responder” story also demonstrates how motivated locals like Bradford could lead the way in the rebuilding. And, given his profession, it’s critical to note that there were hundreds of healthcare workers
here is nothing that sparks an outbreak of home improvement, and optimism, like watching the first home get rebuilt after the horrific fires of October. Healthcare worker Dan Bradford was burned out of his Coffey Park home in October and was quickly contacted by his old friend Mark Mitchell, a Lake County contractor who had rebuilt the first home after that county’s devastation in 2015.
on the front lines of medical urgency during and after the fires, many of whom also lost houses. The great news about Bradford’s push to rebuild is that just a month after we wrote about him, the contractor who said he would rebuild the first house in Sonoma County after the fires was at Bradford’s lot, framing out his new house on the original foundation. He’d done it! It’s an amazing story and one that easily earns Mitchell and Bradford an overall Home Improvement Award, given that improving the home starts with a home to improve.—T.G.
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I had followed the smoke and the fire equipment in my car on the morning of Oct. 9, and wound up at the corner of Wild Lilac Lane and Selene Court, east of Fountaingrove and over a blazing ridge. Totally scary scene—smoke in all directions, houses burning all around and a gas tank spewing flames high into the sky on a wooded lot. Suddenly I saw this very fast-moving dude in a Red Wing Shoes T-shirt and carrying a big wrench come whipping down the road. After the fires broke out, Mike Alderman had come here to check on his ex-wife and wound up banging on doors and shutting down gas lines on houses still standing, and tried to get that spewing gas tank under control. After a while I started helping him out as the flames starting licking into the backyard of a house still standing. Chickens were freaking out, as were television reporters on the scene. I put down my camera, he gave me a garden-house and said he’d be back after he checked on that spewing gas tank again. He came back, grabbed the hose and kept after the flames. This is the guy you want on scene when the shit hits the fan.—T.G.
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My wife loves to paint. Not watercolors or oils or pretty stuff like that, but painting, as in painting walls. The really boring kind of painting that I always seem to get roped into. It wouldn’t be so bad if we just painted a room once, but paint always seems to look different on the wall in the light of day—or the dim of night—so we often end up painting a room more than once. This means I spend a lot of weekends buying paint at Ace Hardware in Sebastopol and commiserating with the helpful red-vested guys behind the paint desk. In between matching
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Santa Rosa and Sonoma County elected officials sure do make a lot of noise about the extreme and unrelenting affordablehousing problem in the area, and that noise got a lot louder after the October wildfires destroyed more than 5,000 homes. Before the fires, the county was already faced with a growing population of people who’ve abandoned all hope of finding a permanent roof over their head, and took to their cars with varying degrees of public and civic support. For those who do have the permanent roof in sky-high Sonoma County, God bless. There are all sorts of traditional homeimprovement outlets to choose among, whether it’s Friedman’s or your local Ace Hardware. For those who don’t have the permanent roof . . . well, we wouldn’t wish this fate on anyone, but look at the bright side, auto-dweller: Splash Express Car Wash has everything you need to make your rolling palace on wheels a comfortable and clean ride, from the classic roll-through exterior cleanse, to numerous detailing stations equipped with high-power vacuums. Linger awhile as you spruce up the sedan for another night semi-under the stars. 1245 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.3665.—T.G.
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Hammers throughout the North Bay were outraged when North Bay Congressman Jared Huffman sent out a tweet that described Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education, as “rich, white, and dumber than a bag of hammers.” The uncharacteristically pungent offering from Huffman was picked up by stunned media outlets, including Newsweek, and white nationalist hypocrites were quick to slam Huffman for his sledgehammer approach to twitter-civility. His tweet bordered on the Trumpian, but minus the border wall, because you need hammers to build that. But Huffman’s no Trump, and setting aside his hateful dissing of hammers, the progressive pol is no fan of screwing the poor. In a statement, North Bay Advocates for Bags of Hammers, which has contributed to Huffman’s past congressional campaigns, did concede that Huffman had “hit the nail on the head” with his tweet (given DeVos’ dumb appearance on 60 Minutes), but had done so on the backs of innocent hammers, whose only agenda is to be a part of the rebuilding of the North Bay. They vowed to claw back from the insult and noted that “we’re faced with the wrenching decision about whether to support him again this year. He hurt our feelings.”—T.G.
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The thing about ‘Oaky Joe’ Munson is that he’s sort of hard of hearing, so when he drops in at the Bohemian office, a fairly regular occasion that we always look forward to, we know it’s him because he’s got a blaring trumpet of a voice that’s somewhere between the Who’s Roger Daltrey and the late Big Ang from Mafia Wives. We love Munson, an old cannabis hand from the Emerald Triangle who has been growing and providing cannabis to HIV-AIDS patients for decades, and bounced down to Forestville several years ago to give it a go in these parts. After a clean-sweep of his 2015 medical crop at the hands of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Joe has since emerged as one of the sharpest guys around when it comes to analyzing and ranting about the awkward rollout of Proposition 64 in the state and the region, and the dire straits small-scale growers must confront in the face of the Walmartifcation of the industry.—T.G.
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There I was, sweating my way through the last set of overhead presses in the gym, when I heard a couple of older guys talking about their golf injuries and various aches and pains. Turns out they weren’t talking about Bengay or cortisone shots. One of the senior golfers was touting his recent visit to a cannabis dispensary for CBD-rich ointment for his aching elbow. “I just rub it on. It feels great now.” “I bet it feels great,” says the other guy with a wink. “It doesn’t get you high,” the first guy corrects. “It’s—what do you call it, when it doesn’t get you high?” “Non-psychoactive,” I wanted to say, but kept quiet and marveled about how the times are a-changing. “I’ll have to try that,” says the other guy.—S.H.
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There are all sorts of reasons why the rollout of Proposition 64 has been a balky mess, and many can be ascribed to a clash between the state’s penchant for nanny-state regulations and its penchant to just relax already and enjoy the ride. As cannabis legalization became a reality in 2018, it was pretty clear that the former penchant had outweighed
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The core of cannabis users may be video game–playing males and old hippies, but SPARC CEO Erich Pearson sees the emergence of a new market: healthsavvy, environmentally conscious consumers who want to know where their cannabis comes from. To meet this need, Pearson partnered with Peace in Medicine, moved his headquarters from San Francisco to Rohnert Park and has turned an old turkey farm nestled between premium vineyards in Glen Ellen into his farm. He partnered with biodynamic grape and cannabis-growing expert Mike Benziger to grow plants in accordance with tougher-than-organic biodynamic standards and to study how different soil types affect the herb’s various properties and characteristics. Does terroir affect cannabis like it does the acres of grapevines nearby? Pearson wants to find out. Sadly, just as harvest was nearing in October, the Nuns fire roared through the farm, incinerating Pearson’s crops, as well as 50,000 square feet of barns and three of the four houses on the property. But Pearson’s property was insured— he’s bouncing back from the fire and has resumed operations. He plans to revisit his biodynamic and terroir projects later this year, betting that, just as consumers want to know where the food they eat comes from and how it was grown, they’ll want to know the same about their pot. sparcsf.org.—S.H.
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Just four days after the flames were extinguished, she had heard from four families who lost their homes and set out to do the seemingly impossible: “I had a magnified sense of focus and determination to put four families in four homes in four weeks,” she says.
Maxwell, who has lived in Santa Rosa since 1999 and raised her kids here, says buying homes is a “very socially oriented business,” where agents often come to know their clients as friends. Buying a home is a very big deal—losing your home and everything in it to a fire is a horribly big deal.
Maxwell was concerned and awed at the way clients who had lost everything managed to keep going. “Would I be able to put one foot in front of the other like they have?” She was evacuated from her home and wound up working in her car as she tried, and ultimately succeeded, in getting those four families re-housed in four weeks. Three of the families bought new houses in Santa Rosa, and she found a home in Windsor for the fourth. “That was a record for me,” says Maxwell. It’s a record that earns her accolades as one of the area’s best real estate agents..—T.G.
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In November, after nearly 13 years as Sebastopol Police Chief and 25 years in the department, Jeff Weaver retired. Living a life of service, the former chief exemplified what a public servant should do, and his presence will be missed by the city and by fellow officers. Proof of his devotion: Weaver said he wants “Police Officer” as his gravestone epitaph. How many chiefs of police would take the time to write a thank-you note to an eight-year-old girl for turning in a necklace she found at the park? Chief Weaver did. Weaver joined the Sebastopol Police in 1989 as a patrol officer after working at the Santa Rosa Junior College and for Santa Rosa. While serving in the SPD, he taught at the SRJC’s Public Safety Training Center, something he plans to continue in his retirement. Weaver is succeeded by Capt. James Conner, who has been groomed for the last several years to take on the position. Big shoes to fill.—A.R. & S.H.
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After a season of firestorms, it doesn’t help to introduce two authors at a local bookstore as “towering intellectuals.” After all, when disaster strikes, it’s not the mind that matters but the heart. Still, that’s how Rebecca Solnit and Peter Coyote were introduced at Copperfield’s Books in Petaluma in November. Both seemed uncomfortable with the label. The standing roomonly crowd had come to a fundraiser for undocumented fire survivors who were afraid to ask FEMA for help, lest they be deported. Christy Lubin from UndocuFund said she and her colleague realized, in the early days of the fire, that “we can be like FEMA.” Solnit, the author of A Paradise Built in Hell, and raised in Novato, told the audience that “disasters begin suddenly and never
really end.” Coyote, actor and one of the founders of the Diggers and the San Francisco Mime Troupe, said, “I want to hear your stories,” though he told a few of his own. A meeting of Solnit, the feminist, and Coyote, the tough guy, might have led to a culture clash, but they were kind to each other. “The Diggers were a disaster-relief project,” Solnit noted insightfully. Indeed, Coyote and the Diggers rescued hundreds of kids who descended on the HaightAshbury in the late 1960s. Coyote gave much of the evening over to Solnit, an unabashed expert on disaster. After an hour, the audience took over the event. Lynn Woolsey, the former North Bay Congresswoman, extoled a cat and a family that survived the firestorms. David Keller, a Petaluman who belongs to Friends of the Eel River, scolded local politicians who were “ducking for cover” on crucial issues like rebuilding Santa Rosa. Then it was time for Coyote to sign his memoir, The Rainman’s Third Cure, and for Solnit to sign her collection of essays, Men Explain Things to Me. Later, Christy Lubin said that her organization had raised $6.2 million for the undocumented and wrote 1,186 checks to help local families. Hey, who needs FEMA when there’s UdocuFund?—J.R.
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As a recovering food critic, going out to eat on my own dime is hard. I don’t like to spend my money on mediocre food, so more often than not I stay home and cook. If the food is no good, it’s my own fault. But when the refrigerator is empty or I’m too tuckered to cook, we load up the minivan and head to Handline. Out in my West County neighborhood, the pickins are slim for affordable but good fare that’s suitable for a quick midweek meal. The coastal California–inspired restaurant serves something to please
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That would be Friday, because it’s concert T-shirt day! I love Mac’s, the downtown Santa Rosa diner with the world-class patty melt, and always enjoy an easygoing lunch outing with the latest copy of the Bohemian in arm. Not long ago, I strolled in on a Wednesday, wearing a vintage Led Zeppelin concert T-shirt, a reprint from their 1977 tour. The waitresses dropped numerous compliments about the shirt, as they indicated that it was, however, sort of the wrong day at Mac’s for the cool concert T-shirt, without elaborating. I was confused and perhaps a little dazed after the lunchtime meat whalloping and didn’t think much of it. A couple days later, I popped back in with a pal, and wouldn’t you know it—Friday is concert T-shirt day at Mac’s, and the whole staff was tricked out in rock regalia, including one waitress in a Rolling Stones concert T that was flat-out lip-licking in its culinary implications. My tongue wagged once again at the menu placed before me, where one can indeed order tongue. Hmmm. I think today I’ll try . . . the patty melt. 630 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.—T.G.
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The needs of fire survivors are as critical as they are numerous. In response, San Francisco–based Recovers.org hosts an easy-to-use website and software framework at sonomacounty.recovers. org that offers fire victims a place where they can post what they need—things like a place to stay, medical products, childcare, medical assistance and language translation. Those wishing to donate to those in need can spell out the specific goods or services they’re able to give. This greatly minimizes the chaos and ineffectiveness that many service stations experience when they are bombarded with unlabeled, unorganized donations. Disaster victims then have to root through the mountains of supplies. The no-frills site is used by residents in Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties. There is another, very similarly named effort run by Santa Rosa and Sonoma Counties at sonomacountyrecovers.org that helps victims with housing, financial assistance, debris removal, services, products, mental-health services and a lot more. Both sites offer a testament to the eagerness of the North Bay to help those in need.—A.M.
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Precision, creativity and skill are all key to tattooing, similar to many art forms. So it’s common for tattoo artists to have started out in other realms of art. Donavan Kinyon, owner of Napa’s Golden Owl Tattoo & Gallery, can vouch for this. He refers to himself and his fellow tattoo artist, Kristina McDonald, as fine artists before anything else. Golden Owl isn’t your average tattoo shop—the artists are open to any tattoo ideas, and they also make and sell other forms of art. As you’re waiting to get inked, peruse the gallery’s well-curated selection of paintings, sculptures and even taxidermy. 3369 Old California Way, Napa. 707.266.2454. goldenowltattoo.com.—S.S.
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CULTURE The week’s events: a selective guide S A N TA R O S A
Back in Time
Twenty eighteen is Santa Rosa’s sesquicentennial, its 150th anniversary of incorporation. To mark the occasion, the History Museum of Sonoma County is offering an ongoing exhibit that tells the story of the city’s past and the people who shaped it. This weekend, the museum also displays the contents of a recently unearthed time capsule from 1968, buried under Courthouse Square for 50 years. Look into the past, literally, with a Sesquicentennial Reception that includes a screening of the short documentary “Santa Rosa: The Chosen Spot of All the Earth” on Saturday, March 24, at the Museums of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 1pm. Free admission. 707.579.1500.
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Congregation Ner Shalom in Cotati is the new home for a Steinway baby grand piano with quite a story to tell. Originally owned by German concert pianist Erna Salm, the piano was shipped out of Germany when the Nazis took power, hidden in the Netherlands, revived in Chicago’s Hyde Park when Erna settled there after the war, and recently donated to Ner Shalom by Erna’s son, David Salm. This week, the piano is celebrated and will be played when David’s sister Susan Salm and her longtime classical ensemble Raphael Trio perform on Saturday, March 24, at 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 7:30pm. $10–$35. 707.664.8622.
N A PA WELCOMED JAMS Folk-pop songwriter Brett Dennen’s current “Let’s . . .” Tour with Australian songwriter Dean Lewis invites audiences out on Thursday, March 22, to JaM Cellars Ballroom in Napa. See Concerts, p89.
Breaking Buds
It’s officially spring in the North Bay, and that means the beginning of grapegrowing season in Napa Valley, where families can enjoy some sunshine (hopefully) at the Bud Break Festival this weekend. The fest features activities and games that match the season, like bocce ball and garden tours. Early birds ages 12 and under can get in on the Easter egg hunt as well, though registration is required. After the hunt, kids can try planting seeds while adults listen to music and sip libations on Sunday, March 25, at CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa. Egg hunt, 10am; festival, 11am. Free admission. 707.967.2500.
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Entertainment and education go together like butter and popcorn in the nation-wide Science on Screen series, which marks Tuesday, March 27, as National Science on Screen Day, and includes two participating North Bay theaters. Acclaimed documentary Jane, about gorilla researcher Jane Goodall, screens with a presentation by anthropologist and fellow primatologist Kelly Stewart Harcourt at Cameo Cinemas, 1340 Main St., St. Helena. 5pm. $8. 707.963.9779. Brand-new comedy The Female Brain, based on a book by psychiatrist Louann Brizendine, screens with the author in conversation at Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7pm. $13. 415.454.1222.
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Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Frankie Boots
Former North Bay country-rock star returns to the region for a blowout concert featuring the Easy Leaves Duo and T-Luke & the Tight Suits. Mar 24, 8:30pm. $15. Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.
The Ladies of Broadway Transcendence Theatre Company celebrates the talents and tenacity of female Broadway professionals with performances by seven standout artists. Mar 24, 2 and 7:30pm and Mar 25, 2pm. $39 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.
Wavy Gravy
Counter culture’s favorite clown appears with guests like Steve Kimock and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott to raise funds for Camp Winnarainbow scholarships. Mar 24, 7pm. $40. Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
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New supergroup is made up from member of Railroad Earth, ALO, New Monsoon and the Black Swan Singers. Mar 24, 9pm. $32-$37. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Ghost Light
Musical collaboration between five musicians–Holly Bowling, Tom Hamilton, Steve Lyons, Raina Mullen and Scotty Zwang– performs as part of its inaugural tour. Mar 23-24, 8pm. $20. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.
Green Leaf Rustlers
Chris Robinson’s all-star lineup of California country stars kicks up a three-night residency in Mill Valley. Mar 27-29, 8pm. $40-$45. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
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folk/pop songwriter in concert, with Australian artist Dean Lewis opening. Mar 22, 8pm. $30-$99. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.
Taryn Cross Band
Country-rock singer has opened for Randy Travis, Eric Church and others, where she crosses musical boundaries with a sultry tone. Mar 23, 8pm. $15. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters
Mar 23, Dawn & Tony. Mar 24, Denise Morris. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.
Annie O’s Music Hall Mar 22, Hype It Up with AZ Redsmoke and DJ Konnex. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.542.1455.
Aqus Cafe
Mar 21, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Mar 22, David Maloney. Mar 23, Teja Gerken with Mark Goldenberg and Josh Yenne. Mar 24, Chime Travelers. Mar 25, 2pm, Two Smooth. Mar 28, bluegrass and old time music jam. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
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Mar 25, 2pm, Balkan music fundraiser for Shakespeare in the Cannery. Tues, Didgeridoo Clinic. Wed, open mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.
The Big Easy
Mar 21, Rockville Roadkill Big Band. Mar 22, Pardon the Interruption. Mar 23, the Belt. Mar 24, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Mar 25, Willow & Hound. Mar 27, Het Hat Club. Mar 28, Wednesday Night Big Band. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.7163.
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Mar 25, 2pm, Ricky Alan Ray. 20 Matheson Ave, Healdsburg. 707.578.1826.
Crooked Goat Brewing Mar 24, 3pm, Stav McAllister. 120 Morris St, Ste 120, Sebastopol. 707.827.3893.
Mar 26, Dick Conte and Steve Webber. Mar 27, Christian Foley-Beining and Tom Shader. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.
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Mar 22, Susan Sutton. Mar 23, the Fargo Brothers. Mar 24, Rhythm Drivers. Mar 25, Eric Wiley. Mar 27, Mac & Potter. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.
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Mar 24, 6:30pm, Mark St Mary Zydeco Band. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450.
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Mar 23, Poulenc Trio. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.
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Ray’s Deli & Tavern
Wed, 6pm, open mic session. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9492.
Redwood Cafe
Mar 21, singer-songwriter competition. Mar 23, Community PRIDE Dance with Stephanie Teel Band. Mar 25, 3pm, old time fiddle jam. Mar 25, 6pm, Irish jam session. Mar 26, Open Mic with DJ Loisaida. Mar 27, Pop-Up Jazz Jam with Debra Anderson. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
The Reel Fish Shop & Grill
Mar 22, Dumpstaphunk. Mar
23, Train Wreck Junction. Mar 24, the Pulsators. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.
Rio Nido Roadhouse
Mar 24, Out of the Blue. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.
Rock Star University House of Rock Mar 24, Cash & King. 3410 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.791.3482.
Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub
Mar 24, the Fitch Mountaineers. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.
Santa Rosa Central Library
Mar 24, 11am, “Around the World In 30 Instruments” with Four Shillings Short. 211 E St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.0831.
Sebastopol Community Center
Mar 23, the Kathy Kallick Bluegrass Band. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.
Sonoma Speakeasy
Mar 21, the Acrosonics. Mar 22, Atomic Cocktail. Mar 23, the New Copasetics. Mar 24, the New Hip Replacements. Mar 25, 5pm, Jesse Lee Kincaid Band. Mar 25, 8:30pm, Sonoma blues jam. Mar 27, American roots night with Lou Rodriguez and friends. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364.
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Mar 24, 2:30pm, “Around the World In 30 Instruments” with Four Shillings Short. 755 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.939.0379.
Spancky’s Bar
Mar 23, Janie & the Reformed. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.
The Star
Mar 25, Coyote Slim. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.634.6390.
Stout Brothers Irish Pub
Mar 22, Wendy DeWitt and Kirk Harwood. 527 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.636.0240.
Twin Oaks Roadhouse
Mar 22, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Mar 23, Silas Fermoy and Charley Peach. Mar 24, Fly by Train. Mar 26, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.
Whiskey Tip
Mar 24, I-Trinity. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.
MARIN COUNTY Fenix
Mar 23, Johnny Vegas Band. Mar 24, Silver Moon Big Band. Mar 25, Katy Guillen & the Girls. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.
George’s Nightclub
Mar 23, Noche Exoctica. Mar 24, DJ Party. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.
HopMonk Novato
Mar 22, Country Line Dancing. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
Mar 21, Fog Holler. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.
L’Appart Resto
Mar 22, Amanda Addleman and Lee Dynes. 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.256.9884.
Marin Country Mart
Mar 23, 5:30pm, Friday Night Jazz with Susan Sutton. Mar 25, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Stereo Archive. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.
19 Broadway Club
Mar 21, songwriters in the round with Danny Uzi. Mar 22, Elvis Johnson’s Soul Revue. Mar 23, 5:30pm, the Weissmen. Mar 23, 9pm, Points North with Phantom Power and Damon LeGall Band. Mar 24, 3pm, Jai Josef Trio. Mar 24, 9:30pm, the Humidors and Sucker Mcs. Mar 25, 5:30pm, Connie Ducey and friends. Mar 25, 9:30pm, hip-hop shop with Harrison Lee. Mar 26, open mic. Mar 27, Eddie Neon blues jam. Mar 28, the Well Known Strangers. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
No Name Bar
Mar 21, Deer Head Fridge. Mar 22, Jazzitude. Mar 23, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mar 24, Chris Saunders Band. Mar 25, Timothy O & Co. Mar 26, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Mar 27, open mic. Mar 28, Fly by Train. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.
Old St Hilary’s Landmark
Mar 25, 4pm, Duo Violão Brasil. 201 Esperanza, Tiburon. 415.435.1853.
Osteria Divino
Mar 21, Brian Moran Trio. Mar 22, Ian McArdle Trio. Mar 23, Barrio Manouche. Mar 24, Marcos Sainz Trio. Mar 25, Jeff Denson’s Open Sky Trio. Mar 27, Greg Jacobs Duo.
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Mar 28, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.
Panama Hotel Restaurant
Mar 21, Vardo. Mar 22, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Mar 27, Joan Getz Trio. Mar 28, Lorin Rowan. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.
Papermill Creek Saloon Mar 21, OMEN. Mar 22, Phil Wood and Danny Dickson. Mar 23, Launch Party. Mar 24, Michael Saliani Band. Mar 25, the Weissmen. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.
Peri’s Silver Dollar
Mar 22, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Mar 23, El Cajon. Mar 24, El Radio Fantastique. Mar 25, Chrissy Lynne and friends. Mar 26, open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.
Rancho Nicasio
Mar 23, Beer Scouts. Mar 24, Shana Morrison. Mar 25, 5pm, Wendy DeWitt’s piano party with Lady Bianca. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.
Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar
Mar 21, Tracy Rose Trio. Mar 27, Chime Travelers. Mar 28, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.
Sausalito Seahorse
Mar 22, KiANA and friends. Mar 23, Reed Fromer Band. Mar 24, Julio Bravo & Salsabor. Mar 25, 4pm, Candela with Edgardo Cambon. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.
Smiley’s Schooner Saloon
Andaz Napa
Sweetwater Music Hall
Blue Note Napa
Mar 21, Kanekoa. Mar 22, Sean Carscadden Duo. Mar 23-25, Spyro Gyra. Mar 27, High and Mighty Brass Band. Mar 28, the King Street Giants. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.
Terrapin Crossroads
Buster’s Southern Barbecue
Throckmorton Theatre Mar 21, 12pm, the Liberty Street Trio. Mar 21, 7:30pm, Mill Valley Middle School Chamber Music concer. Mar 28, 12pm, Bradetich-Grove Duo. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Tomales Town Hall
Mar 25, 2pm, Rob Watson with Vernon Black. 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga. 707.942.5605.
Ca’ Momi Osteria
Mar 23, the Incubators. Mar 24, Roots Man Project. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.
Deco Lounge at Capp Heritage Vineyards Mar 24, Blithedale Canyon. 1245 First St, Napa. 707.254.1922.
JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre Mar 24, No Quarter. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.
River Terrace Inn
Mar 24, 6pm, Assateague with Appreciation Society and Sugar Candy Mountain. 27150 Shoreline Hwy, Tomales. 707.878.2006.
Mar 23, 5:30pm, Craig Corona. Mar 24, 5:30pm, Smorgy. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.
Trek Winery
Mar 24, When Doves Cry. Mar 25, 4pm, Rhinestone featuring Andrew Kahrs. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Mar 23, Todos Santos. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.
Silo’s
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Versa-Style Dance Co. FRI, APRIL 27
Pacific Rim: Uprising Sherlock Gnomes • Tomb Raider A Wrinkle in Time Avengers: Infinity War
Mar 24, Vince Costanza. Mar 28, David Ronconi. 1450 First St, Napa. 707.687.1234.
Mar 22, Della Mae and the Good Bad. Mar 23, Mason Jennings and Sarah Summer. Mar 26, 5:30pm, Crossroads Music School concert. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
Mar 22, Free Peoples. Mar 23, Top 40 Friday dance party with Talley Up. Mar 24, surf rock night with Sandy’s. Mar 25, 12:30pm, Chris Haugen and friends. Mar 25, 7pm, Yonder Mountain String Band. Mar 26, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. Mar 27, Colonel & the Mermaids. Mar 28, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.
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Mar 22, Joe Kaplow. Mar 23, See Night. Mar 24, This Old Earthquake. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.
See You Around Tour Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan
Mavis Staples
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Bistro Menu Items, Beer & Wine available in all 4 Auditoriums
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Marin’s Favorite Son!
Bill Champlin’s WunderGround CD Release Party
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Arts Events Galleries RECEPTIONS Mar 23
Desta Art & Tea Gallery, “Varying Degrees,” a new exhibition featuring works by Paul D Gibson, ho shifts perspectives of ordinary objects through light, shadow and settings. 6pm. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 6. 415.524.8932.
Mar 24
Calabi Gallery, “March Mélange,” exhibit features a retrospective of multimedia artist Beatrice Benjamin and works by Adela Akers, Alan Azhderian and Joyce Artel Hulbert. 4pm. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. 707.781.7070. History Museum of Sonoma County, “Santa Rosa,” exhibition presents a look at the people, places and events that formed Santa Rosa 150 years ago and more. 1pm. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.
SONOMA COUNTY Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through Mar 31, “Dreams & Whimsy,” escape from the everyday and step into a world of weird, wonderful and surreal art. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.
Chroma Gallery
Through Mar 25, “Healing By Art: After the Fires,” exhibition of art, sculpture and photography reflects the aftermath of October’s wildfires and features many works created from salvaged materials. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.
Finley Community Center
Through Mar 23, “National Arts Program Exhibit,” annual show provides local artists of all ages with a forum to showcase
their artistic accomplishments. 2060 W College Ave.,, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.
Petaluma. Tues-Sat, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600.
Fulton Crossing
Through Mar 31, “Women and the Search for Wisdom,” exhibit celebrates Women’s History Month. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues. 707.778.4398.
Through Mar 31, March Show at Fulton Crossing,” this month’s featured artist is Jeff Sidlow, who creates stunning mandalas through digital art. Reception, Mar 16 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.
Graton Gallery
Through Apr 1, “Graton Gallery’s Partners & Friends Show,” featuring works by 20 artists. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.
Hammerfriar Gallery
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
Petaluma Library
Through Mar 30, “Petaluma Arts Association Spring Show,” show honors, in memoriam, longtime PAA members Mary Bales and Darold Graves, whose work displays with other members’ paintings and sculpture. 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. 707.763.9801.
Through Mar 31, “Art Moura,” Sebastopol artist shows works from his massive assemblage works inspired by African Masks. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.
Pie Eyed Open Studio
History Museum of Sonoma County
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through Apr 1, “Bear in Mind,” traveling exhibition examines the history of the grizzly bear in California and how it came to represent the state. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.
Jesse Peter Multicultural Museum
Mar 24-25, “Bits & Pieces” featuring the work of artists Rebeca Trevino and Susandra Spicer. 2371 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol. Sat-Sun, 12pm to 4pm 707.477.9442.
Through Mar 25, “Imagine This,” includes close to 1000 drawings, paintings and sculptures by young artists from local elementary schools, with a theme of “creatures.” Reception, Mar 9 at 6pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
Through Apr 12, “Cultural Alchemy: From Minerals to Masterpieces,” explore the history of SRJC’s museum as part of the junior college’s 100-year anniversary. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Weekdays, noon to 4 707.527.4479.
Sebastopol Gallery
La Crema Tasting Room
Sebastopol Library
Through Mar 31, “The Flowing World,” exhibit features Wine Country inspired landscape paintings in oil by Sonoma County artist Clay Vajgrt. 235 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. Daily, 10:30am–5:30pm 707.431.9400.
Petaluma Arts Center
Through Mar 24, “Power of Ten: Scaling Up,” Petaluma Arts Center celebrates a decade of art with 10 artists exploring scale and interconnectedness in paintings, sculpture, and other media. 230 Lakeville St,
Through Mar 25, “The Essence of Spirit,” jeweler Michelle Hoting and artist Susan St Thomas are featured for the months of February and March. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200. Through Apr 2, “Ryan Douglas & Sara Pringle,” the two young painters share very different interpretations with dynamic and unique perspectives. Reception, Mar 19 at 6pm. 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. MonTues, 1 to 5 and 6 to 9; WedSat, 1 to 5. 707.823.7691.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through Apr 15, “An Eye for Adventure,” photographs by author and world traveler Jack London are displayed alongside “Libros de Artista,” featuring books created by
REAL WORLDS New wildlife film on rare Philippines eagle, ‘Bird of Prey,’ opens the 11th annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival on Thursday, March 22, at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. See Film, adjacent page.
Latin American artists. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.
Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.
Steele Lane Community Center
Comedy
Through Mar 25, “Grace Fong: Viewpoints,” local artist who discovered painting later in life shows her latest works. 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.543.3282.
Upstairs Art Gallery
Through Mar 25, “Birds’ Eye View,” watercolor paintings by Ron Sumner show Sonoma County vistas from a soaring perspective. Reception, Mar 17 at 2pm. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9. 707.431.4214.
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.
NAPA COUNTY Napa Valley Museum
Through Apr 1, “The Art of Chocolate,” Napa Valley’s finest chocolatiers take inspiration from Julia Child to create delicious works of art. Through May 20, “France Is a Feast,” world-premiere exhibit is a photographic journey of Paul and Julia Child with rarely seen images from Paris in the mid20th century. 55 Presidents
combines professional arts and acrobatics in it’s “Under the Big Top” performance. Mar 24, 7pm and Mar 25, 2pm. $12-$18. Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, 655 Willowside Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.575.7194.
Brew-Ski Week Improv with the Gentlemen Basterds
Festival of Carousel Animals
Comedy Night at Silo’s
Jazz on the Menu
Buy the improv troupe a beer and watch them make up comedy on the spot. Mar 23, 8pm. $15. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.
Dan St Paul, Jason Sohm and Roman Guzman deliver laughs in Napa. Mar 22, 8pm. $7-$10. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Laugh, Dance, Give
Night of comedy, dancing and a silent auction raises funds for Sonoma County nonprofit organization Restorative Resources in Santa Rosa. Mar 24, 7:30pm. $50. The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.843.3824.
Wendy Liebman
Standup veteran was regular on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and appeared on “The Tonight Show” with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. Mar 25, 7:30pm. $20. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, marincomedyshow.com.
Tour gardens populated with fantastical creatures crafted for carousels around the world. Sat-Sun through Apr 8. Garden Valley Ranch, 498 Pepper Rd, Petaluma, gardenvalley.com. Eighth annual fundraiser for Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s music education programs features the Dry Creek Trio and a three-course dinner. Mar 21, 6pm. $100. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.
Pints for Paws
Live music, raffle prizes and tacos and beer raise funds for Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. Mar 26, 5:30pm. $10$25. Lagunitas Tap Room, 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
Field Trips Bill & Dave’s Hikes
Events Circus Waldissima
Sonoma County’s only circus
Join an informative hike in the northern part of Hood Mountain Regional Park and McCormick Addition of Sugarloaf. Mar 24, 10am. Free. Sugarloaf Ridge State
Fire Recovery Walk
Film Back to Burgundy
Set in a family vineyard, the new drama screens with a wine reception and post-screening panel featuring local winery owners. Mar 24, 6pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.
DreambodyEarthbody
Experimental documentary video by Paratheatre director Antero Alli screens with Q&A. Mar 21, 7:30pm. $5-$10. Sebastopol Masonic Lodge, 373 N Main St, Sebastopol.
The Female Brain
Renowned author Louann Brizendine presents and discusses the unconventional movie adaptation of her bestselling science book. Mar 27, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
Eleventh annual festival showcases diverse and compelling documentaries from local and international filmmakers. Mar 22-25. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, sebastopolfilmfestival.org.
Sonoma International Film Festival
Celebrating its 21st year, the festival features a slew of upcoming A-list and independent films from around the globe screening at venues within walking distance, with Sonoma chefs and gala dinner events. Mar 21-25. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomafilmfest.org.
Food & Drink Artisan Cheese Festival
Series concludes with 2017 cime comedy “Maktub,” about a pair of thugs who change their ways and become dogooders. Mar 27, 1 and 7:30pm. $11-$14. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.
More than 100 artisan cheese and food producers, winemakers, brewers and chefs offer their hand-crafted products in a banquet for the senses. Mar 25, 12pm. $50. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.545.4200.
Jane
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Israeli Film Festival
Anthropologist Kelly Stewart Harcourt is on hand to talk about studying apes, as the acclaimed Jane Goodall documentary screens. Mar 27, 5pm. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.9779.
Marin 1915: A Cinematic Journey
View a rare 1915 film created by Marin’s Board of Education for the San Francisco 1915 World’s Fair. Mar 26, 10:30am.
Take a trip down the rabbit hole for a Mad Hatter-themed tea party. Mar 25, 12pm. $50. Tudor Rose English Tea Room, 733 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.535.2045.
Miminashi Tiki Night
Polynesian-themed night features tropical cocktails, eclectic cuisine and laid back vibes. Reservations recommended. Mar 21, 5:30pm. Miminashi, 821 Coombs St, Napa. 707.254.9464.
Pop-Up Paella
Fabulous culinary experience features authentic paella prepared right in front of you. Advance tickets required. Thurs, Mar 22, 6pm. $35. The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.843.3824.
Tides Wharf Crab Feed
Series features chilled Dungeness crab and all the fixings. Reservations are recommended. Fri, Mar 23, 5pm. $60 and up. Tides Wharf Restaurant, 835 Hwy One, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3652.
M.A. Organization Development Ready to make a difference? Guide the redesign of organizational structures, work processes, and governance to develop holistically sound organizations. Info Session Wednesday, April 4 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rachel Carson Hall 44D, SSU
Lectures
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Back to the Garden: Eve & Mary Magdalene
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Lecture traces the theme of paradise lost and found through art, followed by wine and cheese reception, poetry reading and live music. Mar 25, 4pm. $25-$30. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.
Being a Kid in Old West Marin
Marin historian Dewey Livingston presents a slide show featuring historical photographs and recollections of the Point Reyes and Tomales Bay area. Mar 25, 4pm. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
From Hippie to Chassid
Video presentation and lecture looks at Reuven Green’s story of perseverance and integrity. Mar 27, 7pm. Chabad Jewish Center of Novato, 7430 Redwood Blvd, Suite D, Novato. 415.878.6770.
Guns vs. Butter: One Year into the Trump Presidency
Six-week lecture series introduces the “three presidencies” concept– domestic affairs, foreign policy and national security–as it relates to the current administration. Mar 22, 10am. $95. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg, healdsburg-ca. aauw.net.
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EMF Safety Network hosts a screening of the new documentary about the health risks of wireless technology with a discussion. Mar 21, 7pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael, emfsafetynetwork.org.
Petaluma Film Alliance presents significant classic and modern films with guests, lectures and discussions. This week, new documentary “All the Wild Horses” screens with director Ivo Marloh in attendance. Mar 28, 6pm. $6/$45 season pass. Carole L Ellis Auditorium, 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma, petalumafilmalliance.org.
Special menus highlight oysters in all their glory. Mar 26-31. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.
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Join park naturalists to learn how to interpret fire landscapes at Sugarloaf that burned in the recent wildfires. Mar 25, 10am. $10. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.
Free. Corte Madera Library. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.
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Harlot, Heroine or Heretic? Christian female saint Salome’s obscured legacy is explored in this talk. Mar 26, 7pm. $30. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.
State of Homelessness in Sonoma County Join a meaningful discussion on homelessness and the collaborative approaches, resources and best practices gleaned from other metro areas. Mar 26, 12pm. Free. Newman Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.
Readings Aqus Cafe Mar 26, 7pm, “The Secret Life of Mrs London” with Rebecca Rosenberg. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.
Book Passage Mar 21, 7pm, “This Messy Magnificent Life” with Geneen Roth. Mar 22, 7pm, “Happiness” with Aminatta Forna. Mar 24, 11am, “The Wonder Down Under” with Dr Nina Brochmann and Ellen Stokken Dahl. Mar 24, 4pm, “Through the Bookstore Window” with Bill Petrocelli. Mar 24, 7pm, “Dreaming of France” with Kerry Campbell. Mar 25, 1pm, “Vegetarian Viet Nam” with Cameron Stauch. Mar 25, 4pm, “Greater Gotham” with Mike Wallace. Mar 26, 7pm, “In Praise of Difficult Women” with Karen Karbo. Mar 27, 7pm, “The Tuscan Child” with Rhys Bowen. Mar 28, 7pm, “To Die But Once” with Jacqueline Winspear. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.
Book Passage By-the-Bay Mar 27, 6pm, “Resilient” with Dr Rick Hanson. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300.
Glaser Center Mar 24, 6pm, “The Wilds Beyond Our Fences: Letters to My Daughter On Humanity’s Search for Home” with Bayo Akomolafe. Free. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 707.568.5381.
Napa Bookmine at Oxbow
Mar 24, 12pm, “I, Lincoln, Did Not Ask for This” with Larisa Stephenson and Annie Ruygt. 610 First St, Shop 4, Napa. 707.726.6575.
Novato Copperfield’s Books
Mar 24, 7pm, “Know Me Here: An Anthology of Poetry by Women” with Katherine Hastings. 999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.
Osher Marin JCC
Mar 27, 7pm, “The Middle Place” with Kelly Corrigan. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.444.8000.
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
Mar 28, 7pm, “How a Mountain Was Made” with Greg Sarris. $5 donation. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma 707.778.4398.
Readers’ Books
Mar 22, 7pm, “Through the Bookstore Window” with Bill Petrocelli. Mar 28, 6:30pm, “My Sonoma: Valley of the Moon” with Bill Lynch. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.
Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books
Mar 24, 7pm, “How a Mountain Was Made” with Greg Sarris. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.
Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books
Mar 23, 7pm, “Song of a Captive Bird” with Jasmin Darznik. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.
Theater Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Ross Valley Players present a new comedy about how we memorialize the dead and our need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Through Mar 25. $15$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, rossvalleyplayers.com.
The Gumshoe Murders Get a Clue Productions presents a new murdermystery dinner theater show about a 1940s detective caught in a web of deception. Reservations required. Sat, Mar 24, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, getaclueproductions.com.
Guys & Dolls
Justin-Siena’s award-winning theatre program returns with the classical gangster musical. Through Mar 25. $25. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.
In the Heights
Throckmorton Youth Performers present Lin Manuel Miranda’s debut musical about New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Through Mar 25. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
The Language of Flowers
Curtain Call Theatre presents the California premiere of the intriguing mystery from celebrated playwright Gary Kayner. Includes mature content. Through Mar 24. $15-$20. Russian River Hall, 20347 Hwy 116, Monte Rio. 707.524.8739.
Noises Off
One of the funniest theatrical farces ever, this ensemble work about a second-rate theatre company features missed cues, forgotten lines, slamming doors and sardines flying everywhere. Through Mar 31. $20-$33. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.
The Realistic Joneses
Left Edge Theatre presents the wonderfully weird comedy about two suburban couples with intertwining identities. Through Mar 25. $25-$40. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.
Twelfth Night
Sonoma State University’s department of theatre arts presents Shakespeare’s gender-tangled tale of love, mischief and mistaken identity Through Mar 31. $5-$17. Evert B. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.4246.
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ARIES (March 21–April 19) The “School of Hard Knocks” is an old-fashioned idiom referring to the unofficial and accidental course of study available via life’s tough experiences. The wisdom one gains through this alternate approach to education may be equal or even superior to the knowledge that comes from a formal university or training program. I mention this, Aries, because in accordance with astrological omens, I want to confer upon you a diploma for your new advanced degree from the School of Hard Knocks. (P.S.: When PhD students get their degrees from Finland’s University of Helsinki, they are given top hats and swords as well as diplomas. I suggest you reward yourself with exotic props, too.) TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
Europeans used to think that all swans were white. It was a reasonable certainty given the fact that all swans in Europe were that color. But in 1697, Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh and his sailors made a pioneering foray to the southwestern coast of the land we now call Australia. As they sailed up a river the indigenous tribe called Derbarl Yerrigan, they spied black swans. They were shocked. The anomalous creatures invalidated an assumption based on centuries of observations. Today, a “black swan” is a metaphor referring to an unexpected event that contravenes prevailing theories about the way the world works. I suspect you’ll soon experience such an incongruity yourself. It might be a good thing! Especially if you welcome it instead of resisting it.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Crayola is one of the world’s foremost crayon manufacturers. The geniuses in charge of naming its crayon colors are playful and imaginative. Among the company’s standard offerings, for example, are Pink Sherbet, Carnation Pink, Tickle Me Pink, Piggy Pink, Pink Flamingo and Shocking Pink. Oddly, however, there is no color that’s simply called “Pink.” I find that a bit disturbing. As much as I love extravagant creativity and poetic whimsy, I think it’s also important to cherish and nurture the basics. In accordance with the astrological omens, that’s my advice for you in the coming weeks. Experiment with fanciful fun, but not at the expense of the fundamentals. CANCER (June 21–July 22)
According to Vice magazine, Russian scientist Anatoli Brouchkov is pleased with the experiment he tried. He injected himself with 3.5-million-year-old bacteria that his colleagues had dug out of the permafrost in Siberia. The infusion of this ancient life form, he says, enhanced his energy and strengthened his immune system. I can’t vouch for the veracity of his claim, but I do know this: It’s an apt metaphor for possibilities you could take advantage of in the near future: drawing on an old resource to boost your power, for example, or calling on a well-preserved part of the past to supercharge the present.
LEO (July 23–August 22) Booze has played a crucial role in the development of civilization, says biomolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern. The process of creating this mind-altering staple was independently discovered by many different cultures, usually before they invented writing. The buzz it provides has “fired our creativity and fostered the development of language, the arts and religion.” On the downside, excessive consumption of alcohol has led to millions of bad decisions and has wrecked countless lives. Everything I just said is a preface to my main message, Leo: The coming weeks will be a favorable time to transform your habitual perspective, but only if you do so safely and constructively. Whether you choose to try intoxicants, wild adventures, exhilarating travel or edgy experiments, know your limits. VIRGO (August 23–September 22) The astrological omens suggest that the coming weeks will be favorable for making agreements, pondering mergers and strengthening bonds. You’ll be wise to deepen at least one of your commitments. You’ll stir up interesting challenges if you consider the possibility of entering into more disciplined and dynamic unions with worthy partners. Do you trust your own perceptions and insights to guide you toward ever-healthier alliances? Do what you must to muster that trust.
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LIBRA (September 23–October 22) If you want people to know who you really are and savor you for your unique beauty, you must be honest with those people. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy. There’s a similar principle at work if you want to know who you really are and savor yourself for your unique beauty: you must be honest with yourself. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to practice these high arts. SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) Your
journey in the coming weeks may be as weird as an R-rated telenovela, but with more class. Outlandish, unpredictable and even surreal events could occur, but in such a way as to uplift and educate your soul. Labyrinthine plot twists will be medicinal as well as entertaining. As the drama gets curioser and curioser, my dear Scorpio, I expect you will learn how to capitalize on the odd opportunities it brings. In the end, you will be grateful for this ennobling respite from mundane reality!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) “Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence,” wrote philosopher Erich Fromm. I would add a corollary for your rigorous use during the last nine months of 2018: “Love is the only effective and practical way to graduate from your ragged, long-running dilemmas and start gathering a new crop of fresh, rousing challenges.” By the way, Fromm said love is more than a warm and fuzzy feeling in our hearts. It’s a creative force that fuels our willpower and unlocks hidden resources.
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) My goal here is to convince you to embark on an orgy of self-care—to be as sweet and tender and nurturing to yourself as you dare to be. If that influences you to go too far in providing yourself with luxurious necessities, I’m OK with it. And if your solicitous efforts to focus on your own health and well-being make you appear a bit self-indulgent or narcissistic, I think it’s an acceptable price to pay. Here are more key themes for you in the coming weeks: basking in the glow of self-love; exulting in the perks of your sanctuary; honoring the vulnerabilities that make you interesting. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) One day, Beatles’ guitarist George Harrison decided to compose his next song’s lyrics “based on the first thing I saw upon opening any book.” He viewed this as a divinatory experiment, as a quest to incorporate the flow of coincidence into his creative process. The words he found in the first book were “gently weeps.” They became the seed for his tune “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Rolling Stone magazine ultimately named it one of the greatest songs of all time and the 10th best Beatle song. In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you try some divinatory experiments of your own in the coming weeks. Use life’s fun little synchronicities to generate playful clues and unexpected guidance. PISCES (February 19–March 20)
Millions of you Pisceans live in a fairy-tale world. But I suspect that very few of you will be able to read this horoscope and remain completely ensconced in your fairy-tale world. That’s because I have embedded subliminal codes in these words that will at least temporarily transform even the dreamiest among you into passionate pragmatists in service to your feistiest ideals. If you’ve read this far, you are already feeling more disciplined and organized. Soon you’ll be coming up with new schemes about how to actually materialize a favorite fairy tale in the form of real-life experiences.
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