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Rhapsodies BOHEMIAN

Covering Cover Bands The tell in this tale is the longevity of these bands (“Playing Tribute,” July 10, 2019). If it did not pay, the players would not stay. The sad thing is that tribute bands, and cover bands, have been shouldering aside original music more and more for at least the past decade. While way back in the day cover bands were the norm, the ‘60s and ‘70s set us on a more creative path. Too bad the good

ride is over, and we are sliding down the slippery slope to nothing new.

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Kudos to Lawmakers Assembly Bill 392 just passed the California Assembly and Senate and the 5,200-member-strong Sonoma County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties

By Tom Tomorrow

Union would like to express its appreciation to legislators Mark McGuire, Jim Wood, Marc Levine and Bill Dodd for their “aye” votes.

The bill's premise is simple: it updates California's use-of-force laws to make sure that police officers avoid using deadly force at every possible opportunity, privileging de-escalation measures and other steps.

Police should never take a human life when they have alternatives. Right now, police officers in California can use deadly force and kill someone even when they have other options. In 2017 alone, police officers killed 172 Californians, 37 percent higher than the national average. This policy is in force elsewhere and has led to a decline in serious use of force without any negative impact on officer or public safety.

Together with the recently introduced law on Transparency in Police Records, AB 392, this signals a long-needed improvement in our state’s protection of civil rights and liberties.

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Clear the Way “I’m not gonna use words like ‘concerned,’” supervisor James Gore said in the Press Democrat on July 10. “I’m actually pissed that more people aren’t doing more. … If you get burnt, and you are not clearing your land, you can’t call yourself a victim on the other side of it.”

Possibly the supervisors can show concern for the decades of build-up of easily ignited vegetation along all of the unincorporated county roads. The roads used to act as fire breaks. Now the brush along the roads are tinder waiting for ignition to happen. Possibly the county can perform the work they are responsible for—cleaning the ditches and clearing the brush on their land and rightof-ways. Maybe they can start fining public works for their lack of brush removal and the build-up of ladder fuel under the power lines.

MATTHEW DAMOS Cazadero

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Take the Dredge Pledge Petaluma River silt threatens businesses, safety BY TERESA BARRETT

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love our Petaluma River—its history, its potential as a 13-mile parkway through our city and the wetlands it feeds and nourishes. But lately, I have been worried we are in danger of losing this asset through neglect.

Every year we watch it silt up and every year we hope the Army Corps of Engineers will do the right thing. But even after they spent $600,000 on a dredging study in 2017, nothing has happened since 2004 and now our river is impassable to all but the smallest of craft.

Once a commercial lifeline and an ever-present source of recreation and tourism, the Petaluma River has been degraded from neglect, and it puts our city and residents at risk. Today, we are in danger of losing the quality of life a vibrant river provides while Washington wallows in dysfunction. Instead of river-dependent businesses that pay good salaries, overnight yacht stays, boat parades and river festivals, we have a silted up river that is a threat on several fronts.

In addition to the negative economic impact of delayed dredging, we are exposed to flooding. Silt limits the river channel’s ability to take water downstream and, ultimately, out to the bay. As a result, flooding will happen more often—and not just seasonally—but regularly during high tide surges. Flooding will only intensify as sea levels rise. The scientific evidence of increased flooding in coastal communities and rising tides throughout inlets and bays is no longer debatable; the debate is now how much and how soon.

With this in mind, I have launched the Mayor’s Dredge Pledge, a community-wide effort supported by 14 community organizations, the city of Petaluma, the majority of the council members and two former mayors, to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Petaluma River now. Together with Congressman Jared Huffman, we need to show Washington what a community that works together can accomplish.

Sign the Dredge Pledge today either by going to Care2.com and searching for Dredge Pledge or by copying this link to the petition: http://bit.ly/2XyJkkU. Let’s be the change we want to see.

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WHOLE PURSE STRINGS Sonoma’s homeless population continues to grow.

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Injunction against homeless ‘sweeps’ highlights county efforts to retool social services BY TOM GOGOLA

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onoma County’s homeless population scored a court victory last week when a federal judge signed an injunction that will end so-called homeless “sweeps” undertaken in the county and Santa Rosa over the past few years.

On Friday, U.S. District Court

judge Vince Chhabria brokered a one-year truce as Santa Rosa and Sonoma County agreed to refrain from seizing and destroying homeless persons’ belongings and to provide “reasonable accommodations” for disabled persons in safe and humane shelters.

Chhabria noted in his ruling that “future enforcement actions against homeless people in Sonoma County might be

restricted by the absence of adequate shelter.” The voluntary injunction follows a lawsuit filed last year by advocates for the homeless and the homeless themselves as the sweeps were ratcheting up. It’s in effect for a year beginning in August.

Local homeless activists praised the order and said it would help prevent the criminalization of homeless

persons. “We’re happy the city and the county understood the human rights issues and have been acting in good faith,” says local homeless activist Adriane Lauby in a statement.

Friday’s court announcement came as Sonoma County continues to address an October state audit that threatens to pull funding from an ambitious state pilot program called Whole Person Care (WPC).

The program is designed to help the very people now affected by the favorable court injunction last week—but the local WPC rollout was anything but smooth at the outset.

Administered by the California Department of Health Care Services, the WPC pilot program will coordinate the efforts of health services, mental health services, social services, nonprofits and law enforcement in participating cities and counties in an effort to integrate care “for a particularly vulnerable group of Medi-Cal beneficiaries who have been identified as high users of multiple systems and continue to have poor health outcomes,” says the department.

It seeks to offer a more “holistic” and technologicallysavvy approach to dealing with what amounts to a local homeless crisis driven largely by the outsized cost of living in the North Bay. The program creates a matrix of accountability and encouragement for homeless people with health issues. One facet, for example, could put cellphones in the hands of the homeless to remind them of upcoming medical appointments or probation hearings. But the program is predicated on localities being able to implement so-called “integrated data hubs,” which, in layman’s terms, means participating agencies will need to be able to “talk” to one another through their computer systems in order to effectively track and monitor clients’ progress.

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couldn’t communicate with one another. According to an outside audit of the WPC pilot program at its halfway point, the IT problem was not unique to Sonoma County.

What was unique was that the 2017 wildfires struck just as the WPC program was getting off the ground here.

In March, the Press Democrat gave some indication of how the county moved to address intersecting problems associated with its non-integrated data hub, as the paper reported that the state agency overseeing the program had warned Sonoma County that it risked losing the $8 million WPC grant—given that in 2018 it spent $4.1 million in grant money to provide services to 241 homeless persons. That was far short of the target of more than 1,500 persons who were supposed to be positively impacted by the program. The Press Democrat noted that the sticking point for state auditors was $3 million spent on administrative costs.

Faced with the audit, county officials cited the wildfires as the culprit behind for the program’s slow rollout and said they were working closely with the state to get the number of dollars spent, to clients helped, to an acceptable ratio.

A review of contracts and expenditures made by the county reveals the county initially agreed to pay IBM more than $2 million to pay for those “date integrating” upgrades to its information technology infrastructure and anticipated the process could cost between $6 and $10 million, according to documents. It’s an ongoing upgrade, says Health Department spokesman Rohish Lal, and the county said in 2018 that the upgrades would be fully implemented in three to five years.

Backtracking to the extraordinary post-fire month of December 2017, the county adopted a resolution to approve the development of this integrated data hub, which would loop in the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, local probation offices, nonprofits

A REPRIEVE Under a court injunction signed last week, Santa Rosa and Sonoma County officials may not seize or destroy homeless people’s property.

engaged with homeless eradication and sheltering efforts and various county agencies that deal with homeless and mental health issues.

According to county documents, the county could then “facilitate successful implementation of rapid-response efforts, ACCESS Sonoma County, and Whole Person Care projects.” ACCESS Sonoma County is a program to help mentally ill persons.

According to documents, the rapid-response program enables the county to quickly respond to ICE raids.

By “facilitate successful implementation” the county appeared to signal it would use money from the WPC grant to develop its integrated data hub.

In March of 2018, the county entered into an agreement with IBM to provide software and implementation of the ACCESS

project “to support the county’s rapid-response efforts.” The contract was necessary for IBM to upgrade Sonoma’s systems to better talk to one another, and a supplemental contract was implemented in August of that year.

Over the next year, according to the state audit cited by the Press-Democrat, the county failed to meet benchmarks set by the program to deliver positive outcomes to the county’s homeless population. The state Department of Health Care Services threatened to pull future WPC funds in June of this year if the county continued to lag in delivering on the promise of the WPC. The county jumped on the problem and has been working with the state since then to remediate it. Lal says that besides its IT gap, that the county was also faced with having to hire

and train staff to implement the program, and that process was delayed by the fires.

The state did not pull the funds and the program continues apace—indeed, a May 29, 2019 letter from the Department of Health Care Services says the county has met and surpassed the WPC requirements. That’s good news indeed, as Friday’s court injunction places additional pressure on the county, and Santa Rosa, to find housing solutions for mentally ill or unhealthy homeless people outside of the shelter system.

The WPC pilot program has a number of goals and is the first of its kind to offer a holistic approach that integrates social services agencies, nonprofits, law enforcement and others in order to improve health outcomes for Medi-Cal users. The program aims to reduce reliance on emergency rooms and inpatient hospital services, increase access to social services, improve care coordination across participating entities (both governmental and nonprofit) and “improve housing stability, if applicable.”

The local homeless activism community was overjoyed at last week’s voluntary injunction, which goes into effect Aug. 12 and was agreed to by all city and county agencies participating in the sweeps (except for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, which did not sign on to the injunction). Those agencies included the parks and recreation departments in the city and county and the Santa Rosa Police Department, which has been at the forefront of the highly controversial sweeps.

The agreement dovetails with the WPC pilot program’s effort to provide better outcomes for homeless persons with special medical or mental health needs.

The judge’s order notes that “for some people (particularly those with certain mental health conditions), a barracks-style placement may not be adequate based on their individual circumstances.”

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Sunday, August 4 Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am Cattle Drive Begins 10:00 am As part of our western fun, the Sonoma County Fair will be featuring a Cattle Drive to kick off Farmer’s Day festivities on Sunday, August 4th.

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Dining OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD CEO and head gardener Christopher Adjani says Noci will offer u-pick fruit

and vegetables as well as activities like volleyball and movie nights.

Noci Sonoma It’s an edible garden adventure club.

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oci Sonoma interrupts the parade of vineyards stretching the length of Dry Creek Valley with a 24-acre patch of dirt that’s growing something new and quite different from its neighbors.

They call it an “edible garden adventure club,” which, if that isn’t perfectly clear, roughly

translates as, “u-pick gone wild.”

Heavily Instagrammable.

All that’s required to experience Noci is a membership or a tour, a handy set of clippers and a basket—both of which can be bought at the modishly minimalist, black-painted farm stand—and a pair of sensible walking shoes. And also, for now, a bit of an imagination.

Noci CEO and head gardener Christopher Adjani describes

the work in progress as he leads visitors from the farm stand, past a noisy welding operation that will soon yield metal tables set around an outdoor cooking fire pit, down a boardwalk made of Brazilian teak and into lush, green avenues of clover and grass.

Where I see a large, muddy puddle, he sees a cascading series of ponds filled with waterpurifying plants and capped with a 10-foot, functional waterfall.

Where I see steel wire strung between a repeating theme of archways of rusty metal, he sees living walls composed of blackberries, raspberries, kiwis and wisteria, 12 feet high and hundreds of feet long. As Adjani describes gardens in terms of rooms, as private spaces for not only fruit picking and lettuce clipping, but also for hanging out and relaxing in— and Instagramming, natch—my mind begins to wrap around the concept like a vine tendril gripping a trellis wire, climbing for the sky.

Adjani leads the design-focused garden tours, while his wife and Noci cofounder Aria Alpert Adjani leads tours focused on culinary applications. The land was in a state of neglect when they purchased the property five years ago, Adjani says. The existing vineyard had been bulldozed, trellis and all, into the dirt. The couple spent the first year cleaning up the ground, which isn’t much good for wine grapes anyway, according to Adjani. Saturated for much of the year, the land is situated at the confluence of Dry Creek and a former waterway which was re-routed years ago. Instead of adding more asphalt for the parking lot, they put down circular pavers made from recycled plastic and set in gravel.

Grass grows on top of the pavers, and drainage pipes underneath move rainwater toward the ponds where it filters through lily pads and other water plants.

We arrive at the back of the garden, which was planted earlier than the rest, and has more mature trees and beds of asparagus gone to ferns. Adjani points out a row of blueberry bushes, the first planting of all, which got him to thinking about the whole plan.

And what’s this, nearby, a rioting trellis of grapevines after all? They’re Concord grapes, good for making jam, and the tent-like structure that holds them would make a fun tunnel for kids to run through. The membership model, Adjani hopes, allows people to feel more at home in the

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gardens than simply stopping and shopping. “We’re not a farmers market,” Adjani says. Members can find out if their favorite fruit tree, of some 900 fruit trees, is in season from the “train station” styled schedule in the main farm stand, and then picnic at one of 18 black-painted, luxury resortstyled shade decks spread around the acreage. Activities will also be scheduled—jam-making classes, movie nights, volleyball on the lawn. “If we just had the garden, I don’t think people would use it.”

Also still to come is an architecturally striking root cellar that may or may not become an actual root cellar, but the partially grass-roofed structure will definitely include Noci offices on the second level and more space for…something.

“Until we actually do something,” Adjani explains, “we don’t know how we’re going to use it.”

In the distance across the pond basin, I can barely make out two unmoving, silent sentry-like objects, but I get the feeling they’re watching us. They are—they’re big, shaggy sheep dogs. The Adjanis tried out a flock of sheep, but decided that pastoralism wasn’t going to work for them. Instead, the grassed pathways are mowed with a $10,000 electric mower that saves $10,000 a year on gasoline, Adjani says.

Doing a quick calculation on a Mac terminal at the farm stand, Adjani comes up with a figure of $6 per pound. That’s about how much the u-pick produce will cost members at any of the membership levels, at $150 to $400 monthly, if they pick the maximum pounds they’re allotted on each visit. Memberships are available now. Picnics and fun, shareable pictures aside, that’s on the dear side for, say, potatoes.

But price-conscious pickers, Adjani notes, will get a real deal if they stick to the high-value items and load up to their heart’s content on cane berries, fresh flowers and herbs. Go wild.

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“When a CIA alum approached me about opportunities at Copia, the idea was formed,” says Tom Bensel, the culinary center’s managing director. “We selected some of our partners who have worked on previous programs with us to give them another venue to showcase their talent.”

The series, held at Copia’s Grove, stretches across several Mondays, focusing on one chef at a time.

Monday might not be everyone’s idea of a night out, but, the good news is, not much else usually happens. “Mondays are a day when people are open to new ideas,” Bensel explains. “It's the start of a new week. There are a lot of people who work in the hospitality industry who have off on Mondays, so we are providing a gathering

place for our friends in the valley to enjoy a nice summer night.”

The series started this month with CIA grads Itamar Tamar Abramovitch and Nate Smith who now run Blossom Catering Company. The dinner featured Israeli cuisine. Another dinner highlighted Napa’s Contimo Provisions which offered an aperitivo dinner of flatbreads, house-cured meats and other snacks, followed by a meaty main course. The final event on July 22 will showcase Spanish tapas and drinks by CIA at Copia Special Events Chef Rodrigo Vazquez. “(These events) enable us to show the public that we are more than an event space, and there’s always a new experience to be had when you visit us,” says Bensel.

“We want to bring the CIA’s thought leadership to the public through all our offerings at Copia.

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t’s nice to have your go-to blend of herbs and salt that’s good for potatoes and eggs in the morning, stirfry in the evening and maybe even Bloody Marys some other morning. I thought I’d found that spice in Bohemian Forest, a mustard-based, lavender-laced number from Santa Rosa’s Savory Spice Shop. Also, it’s got “Bohemian” in the name.

Then a contender showed up.

Tucked in with a wine sample from Quivira Vineyards, a shaker of house-made spice mix called “Tuscan herb salt.” Two shakers, actually. Twice as nice.

This sort of swag is nothing

new. But the moment I opened this Tuscan shaker, it sang to me.

It sang with potatoes and eggs, roasted vegetables, tofu and sausage alike. It’s made with estategrown rosemary, garlic and sage from Quivira’s formerly certified biodynamic garden—which they claim is still more than half as nice, as they employ the very same biodynamic methods—and sea salt, which hails from the sea. I can’t say whether it’s the Steiner-esque dynamic energies of the herbs, or just that I don’t get around much in the spice aisle, but I like this. It’s recently returned to the tasting room for $10, along with a Provençal blend, lemon herb salt and fig preserves.

It’s meant to pair with Zin, like Quivira’s 2016 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ($25). Think blackberry liqueur here, instead of jam, and cassis, giving the impression of a mannerly, mid-priced Bordeaux.

With floral hints of sage and mustard blossom, a dry, yet plush palate, and easy screw-top cap, what’s not to like about this Zin? Next, a jar each of Zinfandel mustard ($9) and Zinfandel barbecue sauce ($12) from Seghesio Family Vineyards showed up.

Careful readers will recall how much we love mustard here at the Bohemian, but this is no sour, yellow stuff, nor simply stoneground and loaded with seeds. This deep brown mustard has a hint of oaky cask, without being too “winey.” I find it lends earthy depth to a Reuben sandwich.

Stir-frying with the sauce was a miss, but baking with tofu worked out. Redolent of smoky adobo sauce, it’s aimed at a pairing with a wine like Seghesio’s 2016 Old Vine Sonoma County Zinfandel ($40). Supple and knit together with warm, fuzzy sweater tannins, this classic Seghesio Zin’s got milk chocolate highlights and strawberry, cranberry, and spicy, seeded raspberry jam flavors.

Check out how Seghesio’s executive chef Peter Janiak cooks it up at the winery’s Annual Zin + BBQ Festival, Saturday, July 20, 4–7pm.

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Dine, brunch, snack and sip all we want, we’ll go to our graves having never sampled a near-infinity of treats.

If we must try to eat everything in the North Bay, we may as well stuff ourselves for a good cause. In February, flood waters submerged much of Guerneville and displaced thousands of people along the Russian River. Thankfully, the town jumped into recovery mode the moment the waters receded.

Just four months later, in June, the Stumptown Parade kicked off the summer tourist season and brought back some muchneeded normalcy.

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Over the next hour, I watched locals come and go, and the barista knew just about everybody’s name.

Conversations centered on trips to the river beaches and getting back into the swing of things after the 4th of July.

I also overheard some conspiracy theories about Bohemian Grove, but that’s another story.

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I had a lot of eating ahead of me, so I had to pace myself. For the next 45 minutes, I took a long walk around town. The holiday

weekend over, Johnson’s Beach had only a few visitors. On River Road, many enticing restaurants were closed until Wednesday.

But I found “food” in unlikely places. Hanging outside the hardware stores were river rafts designed to look like donuts and lollipops.

Seeing all that inflatable food, I followed the hobbits’ example and sought out a second breakfast. But what would I eat?

Growing up in Central Tennessee, I lived less than a mile from the Loveless Café, a local institution famed for its fluffy, moist and buttery biscuits.

The creator of these heavenly puffs was the Biscuit Lady (Carol Fay Ellison), who perfected the Loveless biscuit recipe during her many decades in the kitchen.

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I never thought I’d find a comparable biscuit on this side of the Rockies until I stepped inside Big Bottom Market. Every wall was covered with biscuit swag: biscuit mix in cloth bags, biscuit cookbooks and even cute biscuit plushies. A Southern gentleman such as myself had to know how Big Bottom’s signature biscuit stacked up.

Waiting for my biscuit to warm in the oven, I poked around the store’s wares. Besides biscuits, patrons can purchase local honey, olive oil and wine. Big Bottom’s kitchen also serves up filling breakfasts, sandwiches and salads.

Finally, it was time. My biscuit gave off a single puff of steam as

I opened it. I spread on a little fresh butter and strawberry jelly before biting into the salty and flaky crust.

They should have sent a poet.

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After even more walking, I traveled to The Farmhand, one of the many Guerneville restaurants recently reopened after post-flood renovations. They did a great job, as I couldn’t find any sign the restaurant had suffered damage.

The restaurant, market and coffee bar gave off nice, rustic vibes, so I decided to dine inside.

If you’re in the mood for a sandwich or panini, you can’t go wrong at The Farmhand.

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Stomach settling, I walked down to the deserted riverbank to watch the water make its journey to the Pacific.

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During my walk around town, I discovered Equality Vines, an organization that donates a portion of all sales to LGBTQ or women’s rights causes. In their small but intimate tasting room, hostess Alice introduced me to four wines—a Sauvignon Blanc, a rosé, a Pinot Noir and a Zinfandel—the names of which all referenced landmark events in LGBTQ or women’s rights history.

My favorite was the aromatic rosé.

Equality Vines’ connection to the LGBTQ community goes much deeper than its generous philanthropy. Jim Obergefell—the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide—cofounded the label.

And unlike some other tasting rooms, Equality Vines doesn’t participate in the hard sell. If you

want to buy a case of wine or join their wine club, that’s great. But if you just want to enjoy a tasting or have a glass of wine in the lounge, then by all means, pull up a chair.

Thanks, Alice.

Not So Curiously Strong Mints I wasn’t done yet.

Like The Farmhand next door, Riverside Wellness Collective was waterlogged by the February flooding. Although the cannabis dispensary was running at only 25 percent capacity when I visited, much-needed cash and new fans brought in by the 4th of July tourist crowds will help this business get back on its feet over the coming months.

“What’s the best tasting edible you have?” I asked while reviewing the limited (for now) selection. After considering my options, I chose an old favorite: Petra Mints by Kiva Confections.

With only 2.5 milligrams of THC in each piece, Petra Mints are some of the gentlest edibles on the market. Also, they’re perfect for a lightweight like me.

Of course, I didn’t enjoy my mints until I got home later that day. Always freshen your breath responsibly.

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Desert Folk

Singer-songwriter Brandon Decker took inspiration for his alt-folk and indiecountry rock from the deserts and canyons of his hometown of Sedona, Ariz., when he formed his solo project decker ten years ago. In the last decade, decker gained acclaim for his seven albums; with his latest release, 2018’s Born to Wake Up, being his most meditative and ambitious record yet.

Recently relocated to Northern California, decker performs on Friday, Jul 19, at HopMonk Tavern, 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 8pm. Free. 707.935.9100.

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Marking its 10th year of revelry, Rivertown Revival once again takes over McNear Peninsula in Petaluma for a day of old-fashioned fun. Come for live music from the likes of Ben Morrison, the Crux, La Gente and many more, and stay for interactive arts and excitement, complete with five-dollar, on-site wedding ceremonies. All the while, the Revival holds a focus on conservation (of both history and habitat) and benefits the Friends of the Petaluma River.

The event commences on Saturday, July 20, at David Yearsley River Heritage Center, 100 East D St, Petaluma. 11am. $5-$20. rivertownrevival.com.

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In addition to being a winery collective, Feast It Forward is a philanthropic endeavor connecting locals to culinary delights and raising funds for local charities at events around the region and, for the last year, at the organization’s storefront studio space in Napa. To celebrate the one-year milestone, the group throws an anniversary bash called FEASTival this weekend. Family-friendly activities such as crafts and face painting, food trucks, wine-by-the-glass and graffiti art installations are all part of the fest, happening Saturday, Jul 21, at Feast It Forward, 1031 McKinstry St., Napa. Noon.

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When the sun sets, the arts light up downtown Healdsburg at the Art After Dark series. This weekend the street art series features more than a dozen artist booths, with community organizations Healdsburg Center for the Arts, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Healdsburg Rocks hosting art activities as well as free games, rides and food concessions by the Sonoma County Traveling Fair and live music from popular acts like American Lore and Tom Shader. Art After Dark offers something for everyone on Saturday, Jul 20, on Plaza Street in Healdsburg, 6pm. Free. 707.431.1970.

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Saving Grace David Templeton revisits ‘Wretch Like Me’ for one last time BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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onoma County playwright, longtime theater critic and Bohemian contributor David Templeton was a selfdescribed obsessive bornagain kid growing up in 1970s Southern California, where he became immersed in the Jesus Movement.

“When I learned ‘Amazing

Grace,’ I loved it so much that I literally learned it forwards and backwards,” says Templeton.

That song and Templeton’s childhood experiences of being saved from an overzealous religious community became the inspiration for his autobiographical one-man show, Wretch Like Me, which he performed for the first time 10 years ago, on July 17, 2009, at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa.

Now, a decade later, Templeton

revisits the show, giving a 10year anniversary performance of Wretch Like Me on Saturday, July 20, where it all began, at the Glaser Center.

But, back to “Amazing Grace.”

“Amongst other things, the teenage evangelicals that I associated with and I were very enthused with the idea of ‘Amazing Grace,’” Templeton says. “But the tune sounded so churchy that we were always looking for hip, alternative

tunes. So, we would sing ‘Amazing Grace’ to everything from ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper,’ to ‘Jingle Bells.’ All of that is in the show, and I demonstrate what ‘Amazing Grace’ sounds like sung backwards.”

In addition to singing demonstrations, Templeton’s show hits on everything from fundamentalism to puppeteering to sheep. It’s a story he wanted to tell since the ‘80s, but which he only wrote 11 years ago, after two friends gave him a firm deadline of six weeks to produce a draft of the play.

Originally directed by David Yen, Wretch Like Me ran for a full two and a half hours when it debuted. Five years ago, Templeton took the play to the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, cutting the work into a lean 75-minute monologue for the festival.

“I completely rewrote it so that I could do it in a quick one-act,” Templeton says. Sheri Lee Miller directed that shorter version and joined Templeton in Scotland for the three-week run of the show.

That 75-minute version, with some minor adjustments, is the one that Templeton will perform on July 20. He says it’s likely his last time onstage with “Wretch Like Me.” The performance will also include a post-show discussion with Templeton, Miller and others who’ve been involved in the show.

“For this [performance], I’m trying to have as much fun with it as I can,” Templeton says.

“It’s quite a thing to memorize 33 pages of text just for one performance, but it’s got to be good for my brain. Mostly I’m trying to remember to leave it all on the stage.”

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onoma Arts Live concludes their “toast to the classics” with a 10:28 AM production of My Fair Lady, running now through July 28.

Lerner and Loewe’s musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion was a smash hit when it premiered on Broadway in 1956, but modern sensibilities have taken a toll on the tale of a Cockney flower girl molded into a princess by a demanding man.

Eliza Doolittle (Sarah Wintermeyer) dreams of being a lady in a flower shop, and after a run-in with linguistics Professor Henry Higgins (Larry Williams), she shows up on his doorstep for elocution lessons. Higgins makes a bet with visiting linguist Colonel

Pickering (Chad Yarish) that by training Eliza to speak properly, he can pass her off as a lady. Ah, but then what?

Attitudes and insults that were played for comedy half a century ago (Higgins refers to Eliza as “a squashed cabbage leaf,” a “draggletailed guttersnipe” and a “presumptuous insect” among other things) appear today as the rantings of a misanthropic misogynist.

Higgins is not a nice guy.

Eliza comes across a bit better these days, though the feisty, independent woman who escapes the clutches of her abusive father Alfred (Tim Setzer) and demands the right to be who she wants to be still comes up against an ending that, while modified, remains problematic.

That’s no fault of the terrific cast.

Eliza is a role Wintermeyer seems born to play; her performance is exemplary. “I Could Have Danced All Night” was a musical highlight. Williams’ Higgins leans appropriately to the chauvinistic side with just a glimpse of who he might become with “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” Chad Yarish is fun as the somewhatchivalrous Pickering, and all three are a delight in “The Rain in Spain.” They’re supported by a very strong ensemble.

It’s a huge show (in many ways) and a very ambitious undertaking for this company.

Director Michael Ross, scenic designer Rahman Dalrymple and choreographer Staci Arriaga did a pretty good job in adapting to the relatively small space.

Utilizing both the stage and the auditorium floor as performance areas, parts occasionally do get lost, depending on where you are seated. And you’ll never see music director James Raasch and the fine seven-piece orchestra, as they are tucked backstage.

Script issues aside, in style and execution this Lady is more than fair.

Rating (out of 5): HHHH ‘My Fair Lady’ runs through July 28 at Andrews Hall in the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Thursday–Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $25–$40. 866.710.8942. sonomaartslive.org.

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ANIMAL FRIENDS A rooster named “Greasy” and his pig friend star in ‘The Biggest Little Farm.’

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t’s easy to see why John Chester’s charming documentary The Biggest Little Farm has stuck around.

Never underestimate the appeal of watching someone else work. Santa Monicans John and Molly Chester went full Green Acres because of a rescue dog named Todd who howled in misery, sitting around their apartment while they worked (him: Emmywinning nature documentary maker; her, locavore caterer).

Possessed with visions of taking Todd-the-dog to live on a farm “like something out of a children’s book,” the Chesters’ brought in investors and purchased a 200-acre lemon-and-avocado orchard in Ventura County.

With the guidance of Bruce Dern-like advisor Alan York, this exhausted ranch, worn-out by monoculture, comes alive before our very eyes.

One respects Biggest Little Farm for reminding us of farming’s challenges. This lovely green

hilltop is constantly under siege by pests and predators. Gophers gnaw the roots of the trees, a plague of snails slithers through and starlings sample the peaches one by one.

Coyote raids are devastating, with piles of hens killed, but not eaten, by the beasts. A rifle is an essential tool on even the most children’s book-like farm.

Chester’s film induces a rare tranquility with its rapturous images of wild creatures, drowsy piglets and a personality-rich, but poorly feathered, rooster named “Greasy.” The search for balance gives this film tension, and it’s gratifying to see the old ways working. Give a parliament of barn owls room to roost and they’ll work nights solving your gopher problem. Ducks herded into the orchard scarf up the snails and fertilize the trees. All this may be derided as boutique farming, unsuited to feeding the evergrowing population of the world.

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Academy Award “Moore Gives Her BestNominee Performance Foreign Language Film!Stone In Years!”

– Box Office “RawBest and Riveting!”

– Rolling PG CC DV Demi MooreWITH DavidBASHIR Duchovny WALTZ A MIGHTY HEART (1:00) 3:00 5:00 7:00 RR (11:45 1:00 2:15 3:45 4:45) (12:30)THE 2:45 JONESES 5:00 7:20 9:15 9:45 6:30 7:15 9:15 9:50 (12:30) 2:40 4:50 7:10 9:20 2 Academy Award Noms Including BestRActor!

“A Triumph!”

– New “A Glorious Throwback ToYork The Observer More Stylized, THE WRESTLER R Painterly Work Of Decades Past!”

– LA (12:20) 2:45 5:10 9:45 R Times LA2:20 VIE EN 7:30 ROSE (12:00 4:40) 7:00 9:20 (12:45) 3:45 6:45 9:45 PG-13 THEAward SECRET OF KELLS 10 Academy Noms Including Best Picture!

PG-13 CC DV (1:00) 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 NR SLuMDOG MILLIONAIRE “★★★★ – Really, Truly, – (1:30 4:10) 6:45 Deeply 9:15Believable “Superb! No One Could Make This 4:00 7:10 R One of (1:15) This Year’s Best!”9:40 – Newsday If It Were Fiction!” – San Francisco Chronicle

8 Great BeersAcademy on Tap + Award Wine byNominee the Glass and Bottle

THE LION KING

THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE YESTERDAY

WILD ROSE

ONCE Including 8 Academy Award PRODIGALNoms SONS R CC

(12:20 2:40 5:20 5:00) 9:40 (1:00) 3:10 R Best Picture, Actor7:30 & 7:20 Best9:40 Director!

(2:20) 9:10 Best NR No 9:10 Show Tue or Thu MILK FAR FROM “Haunting and Hypnotic!”

– RollingHOME Stone “Wise, Humble andPG-13 Effortlessly Funny!”

(1:30) 4:10CC6:45 9:30 R – Newsweek DV NP

SPIDER-MAN:

THE GIRL WITH THE TATTOO Please Note: 1:30 Show Sat, Show Please Note: No No 1:30 ShowDRAGON Sat, No No 6:45 6:45 Show Thu Thu (1:45 4:30) 7:15 9:55 WAITRESS (1:10) 4:30 7:30 NR

(1:30) 7:10 9:30 R DVPicture!

5 Academy Award4:00 Noms Including Best G CC “★★★1/2! AnFROST/NIXON unexpected Gem!” – USA Today

TOY STORY 4

(12:00 FROST/NIXON 2:15 4:30) 6:45 9:00

(2:15)Mysterious, 7:20 R GREENBERG “Swoonly Romatic, Hilarious!”

(12:00) 9:50 R PG-13 – Slant5:00 Magazine

ECHOREVOLuTIONARY IN THE CANYON ROAD

(12:40 5:00) 6:50 “Deliciously unsettling!”

PARIS, JE T’AIME (11:45) 4:45 9:50– RLA Times (1:15) 4:15 7:00 9:30 R

Honorable

The Art of Self-Defense

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11:15-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:20

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Yesterday – CC & AD PG13 10:45-1:30-4:10-6:45-9:15 Maiden – CC & AD PG 10:30-1:00-3:45-6:00-8:30 Wild Rose – CC R 11:00-1:45-4:00-6:30-8:45 Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am – CC PG13 10:30am The Last Black Man In San Francisco – CC & AD R 8:15pm Pavarotti – CC & AD PG13 3:30pm Echo In The Canyon – CC PG13 6:15pm The Biggest Little Farm PG 1:15pm 551 SUMMERFIELD ROAD • SANTA ROSA 707.525.8909 • SUMMERFIELDCINEMAS.COM

THE presents GHOST Kevin Jorgenson the WRITER California Premiere of (1:15) 4:15 7:00 9:30 R THE LAST BLACK MAN IN (2:15) 7:15 PG-13 PuRE:FRANCISCO A BOuLDERING FLICK R CC DV SAN Michael Moore’s Feb 26th at 7:15 THE Thu, MOST DANGEROuS (2:30) 8:40 SICKO MOVIES MORNING MANIN INTHE AMERICA R CC DV

ROCKETMAN

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Fri-Wed: (2:30) 8:50 Thu: (2:30) 9:50 AM (12:10) 4:30 6:50 6:50 Show Tue or Thu FROZEN RIVER (12:00) 2:30 NR 5:00No7:30 10:00 10:15 AM VICKY Their CRISTINA BARCELONA First Joint Venture In 25 Years!

10:20 CHANGELING Fri-Wed: (12:30 5:00) 6:40 PG CC DVAM Venessa Redgrave Meryl Streep Glenn Close CHEECH AND CHONG’S 10:40 AM RACHEL GETTING MARRIED Thu: (12:30 5:00) HEYSHORTS WATCH THIS 2009 LIVE ACTION (Fri/Mon Only)) 10:45 AM EVENING 10:45 Sat, Apr17th at 11pm & Tue, Apr 20th 8pmAM 2009 ANIMATED SHORTS Only) Starts Fri,(Sun June 29th!

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Spider-Man: Far from Home • Yesterday Once Upon a time…in Hollywood The Biggest Little Farm • The Lion King Bistro Menu Items, Beer & Wine available in all 4 Auditoriums

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Outdoor Dining Sat & Sun Brunch 11–3

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Heartwood Crossing Jul 20 Classic Americana 8:00 Sat

Jul 26 Todos Santos 8:00 ⁄ No Cover Fri

Moonalice Aug 2 American Roots/ Folk 8:00 Fri 16 “Uncle” Willie K Aug Fri

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BBQs on the LAWN 2019 Petty Theft Sun Jul 28 subdudes Sun Aug 4 Rodney Crowell Sun Aug 11 Asleep at the Wheel Sun

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“Uncle” Willie K Sun Dave Alvin & Jimmy Dale Aug 25 Gilmore with The Guilty Ones Aug 18

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Randall Burrows 8-10 (no cover)

07.26 07.28 08.01 FRIDAY

JAMIE CLARK BAND 8:30-11:30 (no cover)

SUNDAY

SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIVE: ATOMIC COCKTAIL 3-6 (no cover)

08.02 08.04 THURSDAY

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2ND THURSDAYS: THE SEAN CARSCADDEN TRIO 8-11 (no cover)

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NOISEMAKERS Royal Jelly Jive gets loud on new record, ‘Limited Preserve No. 3.’

Grand Jam

Royal Jelly Jive Funks Up the North Bay with Two Shows BY ANDREW GILBERT

B

efore Lauren Bjelde became the charismatic frontwoman for the horn-powered, six-piece soulcombo Royal Jelly Jive, she held down a monthly gig for a year at San Francisco’s Boom Boom Room with a psychedelic blues/funk project. An elemental Delta boogie seeped into the music, manifesting the spectral presence of blues legend John Lee Hooker, who once owned and operated the club.

Royal Jelly Jive’s story starts right after this, in late 2013, when Bjelde, keyboardist Jesse Adams and a few other members launched the band, delivering an uproarious blend of slinky R&B brass, surging organ and keen melodic hooks, still leaving room for the blues that served as their foundation. The group started hitting the Boom Boom Room hard and quickly emerged as one of San Francisco’s most entertaining bands.

“When Jesse Adams came into the picture, he took us to a new level of funk with the B-3, bringing that John Lee Hooker juju,” says Bjelde.

“We had the vibes spilling over from the Fillmore, and it all went into our sound.” Additionally, the band

features Robby Elfman on reeds, trumpeter Danny Cao, trombonist Luke Zavala, bassist Tyden Binsted and drummer Felix Macnee.

The group recently released its third album, Limited Preserve No. 3, which features “a whole bunch of jelly being jarred. This is a harvest and assemblage of our studio experience,” Bjelde says, referring to the album, not the preserves.

“We been spending so much time as a band on stage night after night, so much music pours out,” she says. “There’s no rhyme or reason or official recipe as to who writes the songs. It’s about what feels good. Jesse and I are together all the time, and a lot of that songwriting comes together working feverishly on the boogie.”

Deeply informed and playfully reverent toward the departed masters whose shoulders they stand on, the band brings its far-flung curiosity to the stage this month in Napa and next month in Petaluma.

Royal Jelly Jive performs on Friday and Saturday, Jul 26 and 27, at the Blue Note Jazz Club, 1030 Main St., Napa. 6:30pm, 8:30pm. $10-$30. Bluenotenapa.com; and on Saturday, Aug 3, at Petaluma Music Festival, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma. Gates open at 11:30am. $55$65. petalumamusicfestival.org.

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THE OFFICIAL WAVE SPELL FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY MIDNIGHT TRANSIT 8/9 KITCHEN KNIGHTS

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Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute

8/23 STUNG

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Daylong event features David Grisman and the Dawg Trio with Steep Canyon Rangers and Alela Diane, plus craft beer festival. Jul 21, 12pm. $25 and up. Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Lagunitas Taproom 10 Year Anniversary Cheers to a decade of taps and music with Levi Lloyd, Phony Abalone, the Gentlemen Soldiers and the Royal Deuces.

Jul 21, 3pm. Free. Lagunitas Tap Room, 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

NAPA Rodrigo y Gabriela Mexican acoustic rock duo play off their acclaimed new album, “Mettavolution,” with support from Chris Pierce. Jul 20, 7pm. $95. Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, 888.766.6328.

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AUG 6

Festival Napa Valley’s closing concert features Festival Orchestra Napa performing Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece, “The Planets,” and more. Jul 20, 5:30pm. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, festivalnapavalley.org.

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8⁄8 Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters , 8⁄17 Saved By The 90s, 8⁄21 Passafire w⁄ Kash'd Out, 8⁄30 Nicki Bluhm with Scott Law & Ross James and Skyway Man, 8⁄31 Popa Chubby, 9⁄14 Iya Terra w⁄ For Peace Band & The Ries Brothers, 9⁄20 Blanco White, 9⁄25 Durand Jones & The Indications, 9⁄26 MarchFourth, 9⁄27 Mipso, 10⁄6 Songhoy Blues, 10⁄10 Rising Appalachia with Raye Zaragoza, 10⁄12 Son Volt w⁄ Peter Bruntnell, 10⁄16 Gaelic Storm, 10⁄18 Collie Buddz

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Clubs & Venues SONOMA A’Roma Roasters Jul 19, Disclaimer. Jul 20, Kyle Craft. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.576.7765.

Aqus Cafe Jul 19, the Hots. Jul 20, Mason Summit. Jul 21, 2pm, Gary Vogensen & the Ramble Band. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Jul 19, 4199 with the Anima Effect and AUDEO. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

Barley & Hops Tavern

Jul 18, Ricky Ray. Jul 19, Tami.

Jul 20, Jen Tucker Band. Jul 21, 5pm, Dylan Jazz Duo. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9037.

The Big Easy

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Jul 23, 6pm, PianoSonoma: Vino & Vibrato. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Hanna Boys Center

Jul 20-21, Valley of the Moon Music Festival.

17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival. org.

Jul 18, the LoWatters. Jul 19, Lee Vandeveer Band. Jul 20, Maita and Joshua James Jackson. Jul 21, Flamenco Live!.

128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.7163.

Hood Mansion Lawn

Bluewater Bistro

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Jul 18, 5pm, Michelle Lambert.

21301 Heron Dr, Bodega Bay, 707.875.3513.

BR Cohn Winery

Jul 20, 12pm, Don Trotta. Jul 21, 12pm, Bray. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen, 707.938.4064.

Brewsters Beer Garden Jul 18, Fog Holler. Jul 19, Matt Bolton. Jul 20, Z & the Benders.

Jul 21, 1pm, Domenic Bianco & the SoulShake. 229 Water St N, Petaluma, 707.981.8330.

Coyote Sonoma

Jul 19, Tremoloco. Jul 20, THUGZ. 44F Mill St, Healdsburg, 707.385.9133.

Crooked Goat Brewing Jul 20, 3pm, Dan Martin. Jul 21, 3pm, John Courage. 120 Morris St, Ste 120, Sebastopol, 707.827.3893.

Elephant in the Room

Jul 19, Bronze Medal Hopefuls.

Jul 20, Eric Morrison & the Mysteries. Jul 21, 4pm, the Critters and Miss Henry. Jul 23, Lewis Luis Scherer. 177-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, elephantintheroompub.com.

Fern Bar

Jul 19, Shapeshifters. Jul 20, DJ Rascue. Jul 21, Mr December.

Jul 22, Woodlander and friends.

Jul 23, Coyote Slim. Jul 24, Nate Lopez. 6780 Depot St, Suite 120, Sebastopol, 707.861.9603.

Friends House

Jul 19, 4pm, Jazz in July with Jess Petty and Ken Chambers.

684 Benicia Dr, Santa Rosa, 707.573.4508.

Geyser Peak Winery

Jul 20, 12:30pm, Illeagles. 2306 Magnolia Lane, Healdsburg, 707.857.2500.

Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge

Jul 19, Snaps for Sinners. Jul 20, Trace Repeat. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707.814.0036.

Jul 19, 5:30pm, Funky Fridays with Gator Nation.

389 Casa Manana Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.833.6288. funkyfridays.info.

Jul 19, SambaDa. Jul 20, Trial By Combat. Jul 22, Monday Night Edutainment with Jah Yzer.

230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

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Jul 19, Decker. Jul 20, Kyle Williams. Jul 21, 1pm, Jaydub and Dino. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Hudson Street Wineries

Jul 19, 5pm, Complicated Animals. 428 Hudson St, Healdsburg, 707.433.2364.

Ives Park

Jul 24, 5pm, Peacetown with Duo Quartet and SonoMusette. Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol, peacetown.org.

Juilliard Park

Jul 21, 5pm, Black Sheep Brass Band. 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, srcity.org.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Jul 18, Hooper & Sloss. Jul 19, Roger Bolt & Borderline.

Jul 20, South County Blues Band. Jul 24, Sunny & the Black Pack. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro

Jul 18, Susan Sutton Jazz Trio.

Jul 19, Fog Holler. Jul 20, Levi Lloyd. Jul 21, Allways Elvis.

16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501.

Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Jul 19, Martin Lacey. Jul 20, 6pm, Peace of G. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall

Jul 19, Ward Davis with Clint Park. Jul 20, Matt Costa with JD & the Straight Shot and Matt Hartke. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, ) 707.775.6048.

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Jul 19, Zulu Spear Band. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

The Phoenix Theater

Jul 20, Stone Salad and Kurupi.

201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Jul 18, Stax City. Jul 19, the Sorentinos. Jul 20, Michael Bolivar & Lightforce. Jul 22, Blues Defenders pro jam. Jul 23, Hoytus & New Paradise.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Reel & Brand

Jul 19, Buck Nickels & Loose Change. Jul 20, the Cork Pullers. Jul 21, 3pm, Wolf City Radio. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

Restaurant Scotts Valley

Occidental Center for the Arts

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Jul 20, 1pm, Tsonoma.

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Spancky’s Bar

Jul 19, Alien Hit Radio with Stumbling for Miles. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

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Jul 20, 4pm, the Aqua Velvets.

19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707.814.8100.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Jul 19, Bloomfield Bluegrass Band. Jul 20, Dead Again.

Jul 21, 4pm, Whiskey Family Band. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, 707.795.5118.

Jul 19, the Bloodstones. Jul 20, 4pm, Surfer Rosa acoustic showcase. Jul 20, 8pm, Silent Disco. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.843.5535.

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Jul 21, 2pm, the Pulsators.

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NAPA Blue Note Napa

Jul 19-20, Roy Ayers. Jul 21, 2pm and 6:30pm, JD & the Straight Shot. Jul 23, Ragtag Sullivan.

Jul 24, Midnight Crush. 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.880.2300.

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Jul 21, 3pm, Rob Watson and friends featuring Vernon Black.

1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga, 707.942.5605.

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Jul 19, La Noche Latina dance party. Jul 20, Complicated Animals. 1141 First St, Napa, 707.224.6664.

CIA at Copia

Jul 19, the Hogan Brothers. Jul 20, Renegade Jawbone. 500 First St, Napa, 707.967.2530.

Fuller Park

Jul 18, 5:30pm, Shabang! Steel Drum Band. Jefferson and Oak streets, Napa, 707.257.9529.

Goose & Gander

Jul 21, 5pm, the King Street Giants. 1245 Spring St, St Helena, 707.967.8779.

JaM Cellars

Jul 18, Roem Baur. Jul 19, Highway Poets. 1460 First St, Napa, 707.265.7577.

Jessup Cellars

Jul 20, Art House Sessions with Laura and Anton of Foxtails Brigade. 6740 Washington St, Yountville, 707.944.5620.

Pioneer Park

Jul 18, 6:30pm, the Boys of Summer. 1308 Cedar St, Calistoga, 707.942.2838.

River Terrace Inn

Jul 19, 5:30pm, Jason Bodlovich. Jul 20, Smorgy.

1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, 707.320.9000.

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Jul 19, Robert Foley Band. 3020 St Helena Hwy N, St Helena, 707.302.3777.

The Saint

Jul 19, Shelby Ann. Jul 20, JourneyDay Rhorer. 1351 Main St, St Helena, 707.302.5130.

Yountville Veterans’ Memorial Park Jul 21, 5pm, Monica da Silva and Chad Alger. 6465 Washington St, Yountville, townofyountville.com.

Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater

Jul 19, 6:30pm, Napa City Nights with Joy & Madness and Dylan Black Project. 850 Main St, Napa, napacitynights.com.

Art Opening SONOMA Healdsburg Center for the Arts Jul 20-Aug 25, Clay & Glass Redux, several artists display the endless possibilities of clay and glass as creative media. Reception, Jul 20 at

5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg.

707.431.1970.

Comedy Hometown Headliners Comedian Steve Bruner takes the stage with special guests Josh Argyle and Steve Ausburne. Jul 19, 8pm. $10$15. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

The Natural Disasters: Chill Out Beat the heat with a show from the improv comedy troupe, featuring magic and music. Jul 19, 7pm. $20. Studio Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Wine Country Comedy Fest

Fourth annual festival includes showcases with top standup stars. Jul 18, 7pm. $20. Deerfield Ranch Winery, 10200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.833.2270. Jul 19-20, 7pm. $20-$28. Flamingo Resort Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Dance Lincoln Theater

Jul 19, 6pm, Festival Napa Valley Dance Gala, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with Los Angeles-based dance company, Diavolo: Architecture in Motion.

100 California Dr, Yountville. festivalnapavalley.org.

Sebastiani Theatre

Jul 21, 7pm, Bellydance Superstar Renaissance, featuring an all-star lineup of bellydancers. $35-$45.

476 First St E, Sonoma 707.996.9756.

Events Art After Dark

Street art series features artist booths, community activity booths, games, live performing arts, public art and more. Fri, Jul 19, 6:30pm. Healdsburg Plaza, 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.431.3301.

Civil War Days

Living history reenactment gives visitors of all ages the opportunity to interact with soldiers and civilians of the Civil War. Jul 20-21. $6-$12; kids 6 and under

are free. Freezeout Canyon, Freezeout Rd, Duncans Mills, civilwardays.net.

Feast It Forward’s one-year anniversary bash includes wines by the glass and bottle, kids crafts, art installation, food trucks and live music. Jul 21, 12pm. Free. Feast It Forward, 1031 McKinstry St, Napa, 707.819.2403.

‘Live from Here’ with Chris Thile

Radio show heard locally on KQED brings together musicians Tallest Man on Earth, Gaby Moreno, comedian Tom Papa and others for a variety show. Jul 20, 7:30pm. $25 and up. Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Phoenix Pro Wrestling Family-friendly wrestling league returns for a night of exciting action. Jul 19, 8pm. $2-$10. The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Relay for Life

Fundraiser of the American Cancer Society is an event where team members take turns walking for 24 hours.

Jul 20-21. Analy High School, 6950 Analy Ave, Sebastopol, relayforlife.org.

Rivertown Revival

Tenth annual party on the river includes circus acts, art, local food and drink, kids’ activities and several stages of live music. Jul 20, 11am. $5-$20.

David Yearsley River Heritage Center, 100 East D St, Petaluma, rivertownrevival.com.

Wine Country Yarn Hop Hop around to five yarn shops for demonstrations, special offers, raffles and more. Jul 19-21. $5. Cast Away Yarn Shop, 111 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, winecountryyarnhop.com.

Field Trips Aquatic Insects & Friends

Spend time identifying and learning about bugs in the upper Sonoma Creek watershed. Jul 20, 10am. $10. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707.833.5712.

Walk ’n’ Wag

Bring your dog for a petfriendly walk around the park.

Film Cinema Under the Stars

Enjoy an outdoor screening of the classic foodie film “Big Night,” with burgers and beers on hand. Jul 20, 8pm. Free admission. CIA at Copia, 500 First St, Napa, 707.967.2530.

Cinematic Masterpieces

Outdoor summer movie series includes a screening of “Blade Runner” on the lawn with cocktails, Coppola wine and movie-themed bites available.

Jul 19, 7pm. Free. Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, 170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, 707.284.1234.

CULT Film Series

Catch a double-bill screening of ’80s favorites “Wargames” and “Red Dawn.” Jul 18, 7pm. $10. Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.525.8909.

‘Ghostbusters’ at the Drive-In

Pack the car and head out to the old-fashioned drive-in, hosted by Alexander Valley Film Society and featuring the original ’80s classic about busting ghosts. Jul 20, 7pm. $12; $40 per car. Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Dr, Cloverdale, avfilmsociety.org.

‘The Goonies’

Pick a spot on the amphitheater lawn, get cozy with your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy the tunes of DJ Golden Gram before the screening. Jul 20, 7pm. $15.

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‘Star Wars’ Live

Full orchestra performs John Williams’ score to the iconic 1977 film that plays on the big screen above them. Jul 18, 6pm. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, festivalnapavalley.org.

Sunset Cinema Series

Sit on the Great Lawn and enjoy wine and food available for purchase, live music and a screening of “Pick of the Litter,” hosted by Napa Valley Film Festival. Jul 19, 6:30pm. $10.

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Dinner in Starscape Vineyard

Enjoy Joseph Jewell wines expertly paired with a seasonally inspired menu from executive chef Francesco Torre of Cannetti Roadhouse Italiana.

Jul 20, 7:30pm. $155. Starscape Vineyard, 7190 TrentonHealdsburg Rd, Forestville, 707.820.1621.

How to Make Olives Edible

Class and lunch are led by olive expert Don Landis. Advance registration required. Sat, Jul 20, 10am. $95. The Olive Oasis, 7820 Apple Blossom Lane, Sebastopol, olivedon@hotmail. com.

Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tour

Speakeasy-themed theatrical experience aboard the train includes a multi-course gourmet dinner. Thurs, Jul 18, 5:30pm. $216. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry St, Napa, 800.427.4124.

Pig, Pizza & Pinot Festival

Sixth annual festival celebrates Landmark Pinot Noirs by pairing them with whole roasted pig and freshly made pizzas provided by Girl and the Fig. Jul 20, 11am. $50$70. Landmark Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707.833.0216.

Salsa Night at Priest Ranch

Evening is filled with delicious Caribbean cuisine, great wine and dancing. Jul 18, 6pm. $10.

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Tequila Train

Tequila Casa Dragones and world-renowned tequila maker Bertha Gonzalez Nieves joins you in a luxurious train ride. Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm. $200.

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Wineapawlooza

Epic evening at One Hope Winery features 40 soughtafter wines, food, rock ‘n’ roll, an array of raffle prizes and adoptable animals. Jul 20. $350. Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, 1224 Adams St, St. Helena, 707.815.8153.

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Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and local winegrowers host a three-course dinner and winetasting. Jul 20, 6:30pm. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St Helena, 707.967.3993.

Zin & BBQ Festival

A BBQ battle between four Sonoma County chefs highlights this annual fest, with live music and lots of wine also in the mix. Jul 20, 4pm. $40$70. Seghesio Family Vineyards, 700 Grove St, Healdsburg, 707.433.3579.

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The Art of Self Use

Workshop offers slow, gentle movements that help you learn to use yourself with more awareness. Jul 19, 2pm. $20. Riverbed Yoga, 14014 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707.604.6912.

Distinguished Speaker Series

Book critic and author Maureen Corrigan appears as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program. Jul 20, 2pm. Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park, 707.584.9121.

Fight Climate Change with Zero Waste Strategies

Learn how to live more sustainably at home, school and work as well as when you are out-and-about. Jul 22, 7pm. Free; donations welcome.

Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.575.8902.

Restoration, Biodiversity & Our New Role in 21st Century California California Native Plant Society executive director Dan Gluesenkamp speaks about building a future we all can love. Preregistration required. Jul 18, 6:30pm. $14. Santa Rosa Laguna Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707.527.9277.

Talk by Kinetic Artist Ned Kahn

North Bay-based artist discusses his career, creative process and much more. Jul 18, 6:30pm. $10-$15. Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, 707.579.1500.

Writers Forum

Susan Bono talks about imperfection and the art of memoir. Jul 18, 6:30pm. Free.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.762.0563.

Readings Charles M Schulz Museum Jul 21, 2pm, “Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales” with Nathan Hale. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa 707.579.4452.

Napa Bookmine Jul 19, 6pm, “Setting the Wire” and “The Buddha Sat Right Here” with Sarah Townsend and Dena Moes. Jul 20, 4pm, “Guesthouse for Ganesha” with Judith Teitelman. Jul 21, 3pm, “Ashes in a Coconut” and “The Man Without a Party” with Bo Kearns and Richard Tres. 964 Pearl St, Napa 707.733.3199.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books

Tues., Jul 23, 7pm, Redwood Writers Hot Summer Nights.

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Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Jul 19, 7pm, “The World Could Be Otherwise” with Norman

Fischer. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

Theater The 39 Steps

An ordinary man is catapulted into adventure in this Hitchcockian thriller. Through Jul 28. $12-$25. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707.829.2214.

The Art Is Medicine Show

The Imaginists’ 11th annual bilingual, bicycle-powered summer tour rides again with “Peace: the Redacted Version.”

Fri, Jul 19, 7pm. Free. Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, theimaginists.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

Musical follows the Depressionera bank robbing duo. Through Aug 8. $25-$28. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, summerrep.com.

Fantastical Family Night

Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Under the Stars presents this family show filled with Broadway, Disney and everything in between. Jul 19-20. $49 and up. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 877.424.1414.

Pippin

Summer Rep presents the unforgettable musical sensation. Through Aug 7. $25$28. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, summerrep.com.

Sylvia

A marriage is tested by an adorable dog in this heartwarming and hilarious play. Through Aug 4. $25-$28.

Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, summerrep.com.

Wretch Like Me

"Bohemian" contributor David Templeton's one-man show gets a 10-year anniversary performance. Jul 20, 7pm. $25.

Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The world is full of eternally restless people who seethe with confused desires they don’t understand. Fueled by such unfathomable urges, they are driven in unknown directions to accomplish fuzzy goals. They may be obsessed in ways that make them appear to be highly focused, but the objects of their obsession are impossible to attain or unite with. Those objects don’t truly exist! I’ve described this phenomenon in detail, Gemini, because the coming months will offer you all the help and support you could ever need to make sure you’re forever free of any inclination to be like that.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): What would you say if I asked you to tell me who you truly are? I wouldn’t want to hear so much about your titles and awards.

I’d be curious about your sacred mysteries, not your literal history. I’d want to know the treasured secrets you talk about with yourself before you fall asleep. I’d ask you to sing the songs you love and describe the allies who make you feel real. I’d urge you to riff on the future possibilities that both scare you and thrill you. What else? What are some other ways you might show me core truths about your irrepressible soul?

Now’s a good time to meditate on these riddles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Isaac Asimov wrote a science fiction story about a physicist who masters time travel and summons William Shakespeare into the present time. The Bard enrolls in a night school class about his own plays—and proceeds to flunk the course.

Modern ideas and modes of discourse are simply too disorienting to him. He’s unable to grasp the theories that centuries’ worth of critics have developed about his work. With this as a cautionary tale, I invite you to time-travel not four centuries into the future, but just 10 years. From that vantage point, look back at the life you’re living now. How would you evaluate and understand it? Do you have any constructive criticism to offer? Any insights that could help you plan better for your long-term future?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to buy yourself toys, change your image for no rational reason and indulge in an interesting pleasure that you’ve been denying yourself for no good reason. In addition, I hope you’ll engage in at least two heart-to-heart talks with yourself, preferably using funny voices and comical body language. You could also align yourself gracefully with cosmic rhythms by dancing more than usual, by goofing off more than usual and by wandering in the wilderness and seeking to recapture your lost innocence more than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Although you’ll never

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re growing

almost too fast, but that won’t necessarily be a problem—as long as you don’t expect everyone around you to grow as fast as you. I suspect you also know almost too much—but I don’t anticipate that will spawn envy and resistance as long as you cultivate a bit of humility. I’ve an additional duty to report you’re on the verge of being too attractive for your own good—although you’ve not yet actually reached the tipping point, so maybe your hyperattractiveness will serve you rather than undermine you. In conclusion, Scorpio, I invite you to celebrate your abundance, but don’t flaunt it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The

snow leopards of Central Asia crave a lot of room to wander. Zoologists say each male prefers its territory to be about 84 square miles, and each female likes to have 44 square miles. I don’t think you’ll require quite that vast a turf in the coming weeks, Sagittarius.

But on the other hand, it will be important not to underestimate the spaciousness you’ll need in order to thrive. Give yourself permission to be expansive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I want to do things so wild with you that I don’t know how to say them.” Author Anaïs Nin wrote that in a letter to her Capricorn lover Henry Miller. Is there anyone you could or should or want to say something like that to? If your answer’s yes, now’s a good time to be so candid and bold. If the answer’s no, now’s a good time to scout around for a person to whom you could or should or want to say such a thing. And, if you’d like to throw in a bit more enticement, here’s another seductive lyric from Anaïs: “Only the united beat of sex and heart together can create ecstasy.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Did you hear the story about the California mom who started a series of forest fires so as to boost her son’s career as a firefighter? She’s an apt role model for behavior you should diligently avoid in the coming weeks. It’s unwise and unprofitable for you and yours to stir up a certain kind of trouble simply because it’s trouble that you and yours have become skilled at solving. So, how should you use your problem-solving energy, which I suspect will be at a peak? I suggest you go hunting for some very interesting and potentially productive trouble that you haven’t wrangled with before—some rousing challenge that will make you even smarter than you already are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The heroine of

Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is curious, adventurous and brave. First, she follows a well-dressed rabbit down a rabbit hole into an alternate universe. Later, she slips through a mirror into yet another parallel reality. Both times, with great composure, she navigates her way through many odd, paranormal and unpredictable events. She enjoys herself immensely as she deals with a series of unusual characters and unfamiliar situations. I’m going to speculate that Alice is a Pisces. Are you ready for your very own Alice-in-Wonderland phase? Here it comes!

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