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Thank you, Harry Duke, for calling out the lack of diversity in the artists performing for Transcendence (“Let’s Dance,” Aug. 8). I’ve been sitting on the fence as to whether to buy a ticket for their productions, hesitating not only because of the pricing, but also it’s a hike for me from Guerneville.

It’s so important that we here in a very white North Bay (I am sure the audience reflected the dancers) do everything we can to create an inclusive environment in our various communities. White privilege is less the problem than white unconsciousness, the lack of recognition that we as a group hold the power of dominance. In this age of whites outrageously calling out people of color for invading their spaces, we can model the opposite with welcoming and celebrating any diversity we have. Duke’s comments register objection to perpetuating status quo and inappropriate casting of artists of color with white performers. Thank you, Pacific Sun. Let’s see more of this.

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With scorching heat and raging wildfires in the West and torrential downpours and massive flooding in the East, global warming is not just about a gentle sea rise any more. These tragic consequences of dumping greenhouse gases into our atmosphere call for drastic remedies.

For starters, we should rejoin the Paris Agreement and actually become a world leader in reducing greenhousegas emissions. One of the most effective ways is by changing our diet.

Yes, that. Last Fall, Oxford University’s prestigious Food Climate Research Network concluded that solving the global warming catastrophe requires massive shift to a plant-based diet. Carbon dioxide is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by transporting animals. The more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively.

In an environmentally sustainable world, we must replace meat and dairy products in our diet with vegetables, fruits and grains, just as we replace fossil fuels by wind, solar and other pollution-free energy sources.

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The original residents of Marin County, before white settlers began to arrive in the 1600s, were what indigenous tribe?

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What sign of the zodiac is represented by the water carrier?

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Is it ever possible for one month to have five Fridays, five Saturdays and five Sundays?

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‘A poor English boy discovers his life’s dream is ballet’ is the plot line of what 2000 movie and 2009 award-winning musical?

b. The music was written by what superstar singer-songwriter?

5. His first and last names begin with the same two letters; identify the

dictator of Spain from 1939–1975.

6. This prehistoric reptile was called the “flying finger” in Greek.

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women have been dyeing their skin, hair, fingernails, leather and wool with what flowering plant?

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The first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Class of 1936, were the following superstars (initials given): TC, WJ, CM, HW, and BR.

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The Dutch controlled New Amsterdam, forerunner of New York, during what 40-year time span?

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Can you name five countries, on five different continents, whose names begin with the letter U? BONUS QUESTION: What six-level residence, designed around 1790 by Irishman James Hoban, has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, eight staircases and three elevators?

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By Nikki Silverstein

WildCare is looking for heroes that want to be involved in an engaging volunteer experience. Terwilliger nature guides are needed to lead nature discovery walks for elementary school children. Volunteers receive specialized training by experienced naturalists who teach you how to help children open their eyes to the world of wildlife and connect with nature.

Topics include local animals and plants, Coast Miwok culture, redwood forest ecology, bird identification techniques, spring wildflowers and more. No experience is necessary; just bring your interest and enthusiasm for sharing nature with young students, and WildCare will guide you through the rest. Nature guide training takes place only once a year and the free orientation is on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11am to 12:30pm. To register, call 415.453.1000, ext. 17. (If you choose to attend the trainings, a $50 fee covers all materials and includes a year’s membership to WildCare. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)

That Home Depot mantra, “You can do it. We can help,” is certainly catchy. As an able-bodied person, they’ve even proven it to me a few times. Unfortunately, the Home Depot in San Rafael failed Michelle Franck on the helping part. Franck, a San Rafael resident and a determined woman with a disability, reached the entrance of the big box store and found one broken electric scooter.

Undeterred, she soldiered on in her manual wheelchair and grabbed a regular shopping cart. “I scooted myself a bit in the wheelchair, shoved the cart a bit, scooted some more and repeated,” Franck says. During this slow, painful process, no one offered to help, until she reached the cash register. The final insult was the woman who complained when the cashier brought Michelle to the front of the line. Home Depot, you can do it. We can help by suggesting you fix your electric scooters and train your employees to assist shoppers who find themselves in a difficult spot.

Got a Hero or a Zero? Please send submissions to nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com. Toss roses, hurl stones with more Heroes and Zeroes at pacificsun.com.

Upfront By this week, Elephant Mountain had returned to a relaxed and fog-bound repose, but still showed signs of last week’s fire.

The Smoke-Filled State Notes on a post-fire weekend in nervous West Marin

By Tom Gogola

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ast Wednesday afternoon, I was perched at the home office in deep West Marin when my nose got that familiar little tickle going. Say it isn’t so: is that smoke?

I didn’t think much of it at first.

It’s been a pretty smoky summer already. Then I checked my email— the local Next Door community had lit up with news that Black Mountain in Nicasio was on fire.

The Mount Vision fire of 1995 was invoked. People were losing it.

Oh man, I thought—here we go again. The last time I smelled smoke in my house was last October, and that fire was 50 miles away scorching vast tracts of Sonoma and Napa counties. This one is much closer to my coastal home base, and is the largest fire we’ve seen in Marin or Sonoma counties this year. Let’s hope the 45-acre Black Mountain blaze remains just that.

Local fire departments are on high alert and warning residents to remain vigilant. Bolinas fire chief

Anita Tyrell-Brown posted on the Next Door board, “We have all been very aware of the devastating fires burning in California. Thankfully, we have not seen anything as dramatic locally, but it could absolutely happen here despite our lovely fog.”

She’s imploring residents to sign up with the Alert Marin county firewarning system—especially people who don’t have a landline—in the event that the big blaze blows this way.

(Sign up on the Marin County Sheriff’s Office website, marinsheriff.org.)

7 As the committee met, Sen. Mike McGuire was announcing that the state had just pushed out $26 million in new grants for fire prevention and healthy-forest initiatives undertaken by agencies across the Sonoma, Lake, Marin and Mendocino counties region.

Marin County received three grants: the Southern Marin Fire Protection District ($53,680) and FIRESAfe Marin ($71,288) scored grants pegged at fire-prevention planning and education, and the Marin County Parks and Open Space District got $75,000 for fuel reduction. No grants were awarded to study fire-breathing smelts and their role in the devastating wildfires now afoot. We await the outraged Tweet from Washington.

Last Wednesday afternoon, I finished the bulk of work for the day, got up to speed on the nearby fire, and then took a quick spin through Jonah Raskin’s Pacific Sun cover story this week, about Napa’s underground agriculture economy.

It’s a great and timely story—and parts of Napa county are, by the way, currently ablaze in the County fire.

The gist of Jonah’s story is that, as it turns out, some people grow these things called “vegetables” in Napa County, along with all those grapes.

It’s a fun read with a not-fun currentevents backbeat: the 2017 wildfires cost Northern California farmers $1.2 billion.

By Thursday last week in the smokefilled state, the Black Mountain blaze was extinguished and the good news kept on coming—or at least the small and empathic victories. As the fire was put to rest, the Agricultural Institute of Marin launched its new and totally above-ground vegetable-outreach program: a produce-mobile, called the Rollin’ Root, that will make stops at locales around Marin County, serving Marin-grown produce to the elders.

Just be careful when you char that asparagus, folks.

On Friday last week, the firemen at Black Mountain were still parked in a gravel lot near the hillside burn, which came right down to the roadway (or traveled up from it—the cause of the fire is still under investigation). Numerous fire rigs from area houses were parked in the gravel lot, also the site of a small

farmstand, which was spared. Even though it was “only” 45 acres, the post-fire landscape was blackened and scary. Red flame retardant streaked the mountaintop, courtesy of Cal Fire choppers deployed to the scene two days earlier.

By Saturday afternoon, the fire trucks were gone and life was back to normal—at least as normal is defined on the iconoclastic coast.

The parking was a nightmare, the bicyclists had again taken over the West Marin roadways, and the sprinklers were in full swing at Star Route Farm along the Bolinas Lagoon. Apparently, and despite the Trump administration’s declaration to the contrary, there is plenty of available water to put out the fire and water the kale at the same time.

The smell of char was still in the air along Petaluma-Pt. Reyes Road as the bustling summertime Saturday farmers market hit its mid-morning stride in Point Reyes Station—offering the local bounty from Big Mesa Farm, Wild Blue Farm and from various fermenters, potters, ranchers, restaurants and champions of chutney.

In social media and over cold beers, longtime residents recalled the infamous Mount Vision fire, which scorched some 13,000 acres. One local had just returned from checking on his family’s spread in Mendocino County. It was spared—but blacksmith Dylan Flynn returned to his West Marin home to discover that his view of the mountain had been radically altered while he was away.

The Black Mountain blaze was tiny by comparison to the Mendo nightmare and the Vision blaze from decades ago, and was quickly extinguished, with no reported property damage to the nearby farm stands, farms or hitone houses.

All were spared, except the scorched top of the 1,300-foot massif, which is alternatively and locally known as Elephant Mountain and, as local land stewards often point out, overlooks vast tracts of protected space in Marin County. Later, on the road to Fairfax along the lush and forested Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the fire signage at Samuel Taylor State Park spoke to the vigilance afoot throughout a nervous county: Condition Red. Y

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If half the state is on fire, the other half is quite clearly on edge, especially in places like Santa Rosa, which endured last year’s trial-by-fire and whose collective nose is sniffing for any sign of a new outbreak of torched terror.

If there was a third half in the state, it would be scratching its head at President Donald Trump’s lashout at liberal California last week for letting so much rainwater spill into the sea that firefighters are running out of water. That’s why Mendocino County is burning up, he believes. Also, because of juvenile smelts, somehow. Don’t ask me, I’m just reporting this stuff.

In the smoke-filled state now under siege by the Carr fire, the Holy fire, the Mendocino Complex—and the Trumpster fire—no wonder everyone’s on edge, wondering if and when it’s their turn to feel the burn.

In the smoke-filled state, the California Senate’s standing Conference Committee on Wildfire Preparedness and Response this week focused on fuel reduction, a somewhat less thorny issue than last week’s meetings focused on utility liability in the fire—with a new public-utility industry focus and embrace of “the new normal” which PG&E hopes will extend to its future liability for fires.

But now they’ve moved on to fire reduction. State Sen. Bill Dodd co-chairs the committee and says, “As we watch unprecedented fires break out across the state, it has become increasingly clear that fuel reduction and better forest management practices are essential.

It is absolutely imperative that we stop fires before they start to prevent the kinds of devastating losses we’ve seen over the past year.”

Committee members earlier this week heard presentations on how forest policy can be improved to meet the new challenges. And they met just as the Department of the Interior’s Ryan Zinke proposed that clear-cutting California’s forests would stop the fire risk in its tracks.

The adults in the room in Sacramento are meanwhile addressing “funding for healthy forests, wood-product markets and biomass policy.”

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Rusty Rake Farming Co.’s Vicky Bartelt grows her crops in her suburban Napa backyard.

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You know, they do grow other things in Napa besides grapes By Jonah Raskin

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lamae Combellack was four years old in 1924 when she arrived in Napa from Grand Prairie, Texas, with her mother and 10 siblings.

The family pitched a tent along the banks of the Napa River, across from Chinatown, and picked prunes for 25 cents a box in Mackenzie’s orchard. Napa was synonymous with prunes, and prunes were everywhere, even in the heart of Napa city, on Jefferson Street, where the Grape Yard Shopping Center now sits, about halfway between Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.

I thought about Combellack over the course of the month that I roamed across Napa by car and on foot, met farmers and tasted local fruits and vegetables in fields and in restaurants. I ate at Homestead,

which is owned by Long Meadow Ranch, and at Clif Family Bruschetteria—the nifty food truck whose vegetables come from Clif Family Farm—where chef Magnus Young, who is half-Swedish and half-Chinese, makes extraordinary salads, such as the one with kale, cabbage, apples and pecorino.

In Napa, where people either love grapes or hate them—and where vegetables are a part of an underground agricultural enterprise—I didn’t meet anyone like Green String Farm’s Bob Cannard, who has supplied Chez Panisse with produce since the 1970s. Nor did I meet anyone like Paul Wirtz at Paul’s Produce, who grows year-round a wide variety of vegetables that make their way, thanks to Tim Page and his

distribution company, Farmers Exchange of Earthly Delights, to restaurants across the Bay Area.

Napa doesn’t have superstar farmers, but it has young, savvy, impassioned farmers like Rachel Kohn Obut, who recently moved from Glen Ellen, where she grew vegetables at Flatbed Farm, to Napa, where she currently grows vegetables on leased land and sells them directly to members of her CSA (community supported agriculture). The owners of the land where she has carved out a garden made money in grapes and got out. Now they can afford to float Obut’s enterprise.

Like Obut, many of Napa’s young farmers have figured out how to grow lettuce, potatoes, corn, flowers and more in a place where investors insist that land is too expensive and

wine way too lucrative to do anything except grow grapes and make wine.

In 2001, the year Combellack died, grapes were the No. 1 crop. Napa Valley Cabernet sold for $100 a bottle and more, and very few residents remembered the prune orchards and the Sunsweet processing plant on the corner of Jackson and Yajome. In 2018, Napa has far less agricultural diversity than it had in the 1920s, or even in the 1980s, which troubles Napa beekeeper Rob Keller, who says that “vineyards are a desert for bees,” and tells vineyard managers, “Give us some land back.”

Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Tracy Cleveland, who commutes to Napa from Vacaville, says she couldn’t imagine a day when grapes and wine would not dominate the valley. Still, the website for her agency insists that the

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Rachel Kohn Obut leases her farm from landowners who made money in wine and help support her community supported agriculture operation.

“climate and the soils are capable of producing many types of exceptional agricultural products.” It’s just that the Napa Agricultural Commission and the Napa County Farm Bureau do little if anything to translate that capacity into a reality. They’re too busy helping the grape and wine industries, where money is to be made more reliably than on the volatile New York Stock Exchange.

When I email the Napa Farm Bureau—the voice of the wine and grape industry—and ask for help with a story about vegetables in Napa, Debby Zygielbaum, who sits on the board of directors, replies, “Contact CAFF/The Farmers Guild. They might have information for you.”

Cleveland took over the reins at the commission when the board of supervisors recently declined to renew the contract for Greg Clark, who had run the agency since 2014.

Many citizens argued that the county needed a fresh outlook, given the loss of oak woodlands and watersheds and the growth of the monoculture.

“My passion is to create a healthy farming community and to diversify ag,” says Seth Chapin, founder of the Napa branch of the Farmers Guild, a small farmer advocacy and education organization. “Diversity can be a hedge against catastrophic collapse.”

Chapin thinks total collapse is unlikely, though Napa agriculture has collapsed and then rebirthed itself again and again over the past 100 years. Wheat gave way to walnuts and then to olives, oranges, apricots and, more recently, grapes as far as the eye can see, with little if any habitat for bees and birds.

Chapin grows flowers and makes floral arrangements that he sells for weddings and “private parties in the hills.” His garden is located in the Coombsville neighborhood, a short drive from the Soscol Avenue office of the agricultural commissioner.

Mary “T” Beller, a feisty Alabama-born woman and Stanford grad, owns the three-and-a-half acres where Chapin grows over a hundred different kinds of flowers. Beller is famous for her “curated wine country tours” that take visitors “behind the scenes in Napa Valley”—which means she doesn’t lead them to wineries. She also cultivates vegetables, fruits and berries, and makes jams, pickles and preserves, much of which she gives to friends.

“Grapes are sexy, but vegetables are sexier,” says Beller one hot day during a walking tour of her gardens.

She adds, “I will never put in grapes.”

Under the shade of a luxurious Indian blood peach tree, Beller laments the dominance of grapes.

“When I got here in the 1980s, there were orchards, dairies, pastures and oak trees. I thought they would stay.”

Tourists who come for the wine and the food are hard-pressed to name the valley’s “exceptional agricultural products.” So are many Napa residents, though field workers like Jesus Pizano, who was born in Jalisco, Mexico, grow tomatoes, peppers, pears and nopal cactus in backyards and cook them in their own kitchens—a sort of farm-to-table movement for the rest of us.

Vicky Bartelt of Rusty Rake Farming Co., located in a suburban Napa neighborhood, has grown vegetables for much of her adult life. Not long ago, she pulled out her “hobby vineyard” and expanded the rows of garlic and potatoes, and the herbs that she uses to make teas.

“I originally started to grow vegetables out of necessity,” she says.

“We were poor and broke, and I had to find a way to feed my family.”

Olamae Combellack would have understood.

“Rusty Rake is my little piece of heaven,” Bartelt says. “It got me through cancer. Growing vegetables is therapeutic.”

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Much of the produce, whether organic or not, comes from Mexico and California, though most of the signs don’t say where in the Golden State.

On a recent summer morning, the table grapes were from Mexico and the strawberries from Washington.

The label on the cauliflower read, “Distributed by Earth Bound,” and didn’t say where it was grown.

The Napa Farmers Market doesn’t have much local produce either, which disappoints Seth Chapin and his friends, though growers arrive from Stanislaus, Sacramento and Santa Cruz counties. Rebecca lives in St. Helena and works 60 hours a week, some of the time in fields planting and harvesting. She sells produce at the Saturday morning market.

“On the whole, people in Napa are growing fewer vegetables than they were in the past,” she says.

“Land is so expensive; vineyards and wineries are pushing out farms.”

In fact, according to the 2017 Napa County Agricultural Crop Report, only 25 acres were given over to vegetables, including artichokes, fennel, rhubarb, tomatillos and turnips. That was down an acre from 2016, while red wine grape acreage increased slightly from the previous year.

From 2016 to 2017, the value of red grapes grown in Napa County rose from $624 million to $656 million.

In 2017, the gross value of winegrape production was a record-setting $751 million up nearly 3 percent from 2016. Vegetable crops were valued at $249,000 in 2017, down from $294,900 the year before. It’s no wonder that farmers market maven Paula Downing, who has managed markets in Napa and Sonoma counties, and who helped to start markets in Cotati and Occidental, says, “If you make money in vegetables, you are a smart fucking cookie.”

Robert and Carine Hines live in Yolo County and sell their vegetables at the Saturday market in the parking lot of the South Napa Century Center. “It’s hard to find land that’s more expensive than in Napa,” Robert Hines says. “We own our own place. For us, farming isn’t primarily about money; it’s a lifestyle we’ve chosen. You can be outside and your own boss, and you can do something good for the world.”

Napa beekeeper Rob Keller calls Napa Valley’s vineyard monoculture a ‘desert for bees.’

Napa wines leave the county and travel around the world. The bulk of Napa fruits and vegetables stay in Napa where they’re consumed in restaurants like the French Laundry and Meadowwood, which have their own gardens. Napa vegetables are also devoured at by-invitationonly events where food and wine are paired. Then, too, they leave as pickled cucumbers, jams and dried persimmons and pears. As in Tuscany, the best that Napa has to offer in the way of food stays in Napa and is consumed by locals and by tourists who want the farm-totable experience they’ve read about.

Eighty-five percent of the vegetables grown at Long Meadow Ranch go to Farmstead, its American restaurant in St. Helena, where as many as 900 meals are served a day.

Fifteen percent of Long Meadow vegetables go to farmers markets. Jeff Russell, the farmer at Long Meadow, works closely with Farmstead chef Stephen Barber, who walks the fields on Friday mornings. Together, they talk about the crops in the ground and the food prepared in the kitchen.

“I wanted to be a farmer starting at the age of five,” Russell says. “I was in Luther Burbank’s greenhouse. He struck a chord with me.”

Russell, who commutes from Santa Rosa to St. Helena, plants cover crops, makes compost, aims for zero waste, keeps the crew working year-round, planting, cultivating and harvesting, and aims to get produce from the farm to the restaurant in 24 hours or less after it’s picked.

Degge Hays manages the gardens at Frog’s Leap, where the grapes are dry-farmed. Born in Illinois, and educated at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz, he has a crew of able workers and help from Jeremy Benson, the winery’s products coordinator, who is also Napa’s poet laureate. Most of the vegetables that Hays grows year-round at Frog’s Leap, where he has worked for 17 years, go to the members of the wine club, the winery owners and to the workers themselves who take produce home at the end of the day.

“I came to Frog’s Leap in part because there was already an orchard

here,” Hays says. “When I arrived, I planted an acre of fruit trees. Every July there’s a peach festival attended by hundreds of visitors.”

Tessa Henry worked at Frog’s Leap for 10 years and learned about farming from Hays. Now she grows vegetables and fruits in Napa’s Pope Valley at Clif Family Farm.

“My grandfather ran tractors through grape vines,” Henry says one Friday morning, offering a tour of the farm and talking about her family history. “I grew up hearing about prunes and walnuts, before the valley was just grapes, but I didn’t think I’d become a farmer.”

Now she cultivates cucumbers, zucchini, okra, Padrón peppers, melons, tomatoes, several kinds of basil and much more. Elementary school kids, students from the Culinary Institute of America and Clif Bar employees have visited and learned from Tessa about terroir, garden design and organic farming practices.

Most Napa vegetable farmers know one another. Most of them share the values expressed by Laddie Hall, a baby boomer from Texas, who bought Long Meadow Ranch with her husband, Ted, in 1989 and then brought it back to health after years of disrepair.

Laddie doesn’t have to work at the St. Helena Farmers Market, but she does every Friday morning.

“There’s a sense of community here,” she says. “It’s a social event.

Customers become friends.”

She lifts a box of freshly picked corn and stacks it in front of the stand. “There’s already too much of a monoculture in Napa. At Long Meadow, we’ve made a big commitment to diversify.”

The economics of grapes and wine will keep all other crops on the fringe of Napa Valley. Here’s hoping Napa’s hearty farmers will continue to thrive—but the valley will never again resemble the world where Olamae Combellack, the girl from Texas, grew up, came of age and learned to love the prunes, the oaks, the meadows and the grapes that pushed almost everything else out of the ground.

Jonah Raskin is the author of ‘Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating and Drinking Wine in California.’

POINT REYES STATION

What’s in the Box? For nearly two decades, Marin’s Gallery Route One has distributed wood boxes to local artists to use as three-dimensional blank canvases. After each box is turned into a work of art, the gallery displays them in the annual ‘Box Show’ before each piece is auctioned off in the gallery’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This summer, 150 boxes were given out to both professional and amateur artists, and each of those pieces goes on display this weekend with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 18, Gallery Route One, 11101 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 3pm. Free. 415.663.1347.

NAPA

Americana Summer All season, Yountville’s Lincoln Theater has partnered with the Napa Valley Museum to present the inaugural Americana Series, with several headlining performers appearing in concerts and other events. This weekend, the series gets its biggest day under the sun yet, with the Reds, Whites and Bluegrass festival of music and wine at the CIA at Copia’s outdoor amphitheater. With several local wineries showing off their blancs and noirs, the evening boasts sets by acclaimed Bay Area Americana acts Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, Muleskinner Stomp and Windy Hill on Saturday, Aug. 18, at CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa. 5pm. $20. 707.967.2530.

SAN RAFAEL

Hit the Terrace Set on the scenic Magnolia Terrace of the San Rafael Elks Lodge, the annual ‘Tunes on the Terrace’ outdoor concert series presents top Marin bands performing to benefit local organizations. This weekend’s featured act is Eagles’ tribute band the Illeagles, and the beneficiary is the Nick Fitch Music Fund, where proceeds go to support music students at San Rafael High School. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and families can grab delicious food and drinks at the terrace. Catch some tunes on Sunday, Aug. 19, at San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael.

1–5pm. $20; kids are $5. 415.453.1108.

PETALUMA

Take Action For over 50 years, the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Sonoma County has been helping low-income families and individuals achieve economic and social stability through several programs, including offering temporary housing to women and their children at the Sloan House and Harold's Home. To help fund these programs, CAP Sonoma hosts the annual CAPFest this week at Lagunitas Brewing Company’s headquarters. The family-friendly and fun-filled evening featuring live music from Petaluma blues band the Interpretations, catered paella dinner, silent auction and more on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Lagunitas Tap Room, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 5:30–8:30pm. $20–$40; kids five and under are free. capsonoma.org.

—Charlie Swanson

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zach Gill, best known for his work with Jack Johnson and ALO, performs a special seated show on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. See Clubs & Venues, p17.

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Andrea La Canela calls flamenco ‘the blues of Spain.’

MUSIC

Song & Dance Andrea La Canela shares her passion with the North Bay By Charlie Swanson

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lot of people don’t know, but the Bay Area has quite an extensive following of flamenco,” says veteran performer and educator Andrea La Canela. “In the United States, it’s one of the centers where a lot of guitarists and dancers and singers are. We’re really lucky that way.”

La Canela began studying flamenco over 30 years ago. Now based in Marin, she regularly performs and teaches classes locally, though her flamenco career has taken her across the globe, including a two-year sailing journey to Spain in 2006.

“We took off for Spain, and performed wherever we went,” says La Canela, who embarked on the trip with her musical partner at the time. Eventually, they settled in Rota, Spain, and immersed themselves in flamenco culture for over a year.

“Music is a wonderful way to travel,” La Canela says.

Describing flamenco as haunting and beautiful, La Canela brought her passion with her when she returned to the Bay Area in 2008. In addition to performing at parties and wineries throughout the North Bay, La Canela hosts a regular flamenco show at the Sausalito Seahorse on the third Thursday of the month, and teaches dance at venues like Marin Ballet in San Rafael and Knights of Columbus Hall in San Anselmo. Her next session of kids classes begins Sept. 19.

“Flamenco is very ancient,” La Canela says, “and it deals with all the emotional scale that a human being has. It’s the blues of Spain.”

Andrea La Canela performs at 8pm, Aug. 16, at the Sausalito Seahorse (305 Harbor View Drive, Sausalito; $10; 415.331.2899) and leads her next flamenco class at 4:30pm, Aug. 19, at Marin Ballet (100 Elm St., San Rafael; $15). andrealacanela.webs.com.

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Big Mouth Shark thriller ‘The Meg’ is all teeth, no heart By Richard von Busack

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ggravating, isn’t it, that the megashark in The Meg is only a measly 70 feet long, though certainly, this Meg has its moments. When it circles a crippled boat, its dorsal fin looks like the tail of a 727. But in closeups, the hellfish looks like the vegan shark in Finding Nemo. Only smaller.

Much of this movie takes place in the futuristic sea base Mana One, which looks like surplus from a Gerry Anderson puppet show. A mixed group of scientists, hanging around exclaiming at what they’re seeing on screens, includes the spiky Angelina Jolie–esque one (Ruby Rose) DJ, the jittery urban one (Page Kennedy), the sage old scientist (Winston Chao) and his pretty, sadfaced daughter, Suyin (Li Bingbing).

For its blood and viscera, The Meg is fairly puritanical, as fits this era of Chinese blockbusters—the height of sensuality in the film is Bingbing secretly peeping at the undressed

lead Jason Statham. His Jonas is a deep sea diver who has to redeem himself after he failed to rescue friends from the giant shark attack several years back. Statham’s muscles haven’t failed him, though sadly he never once gives The Meg a cockney head-butt, his usual secret weapon.

Director Jon Turteltaub is too much of a mensch to really turn the screws. The Meg’s target audience— the bloody-minded kid who wishes shark week was every week—isn’t overserved with guts and chum.

Some shark-fin harvesters get it worse than anyone, so that’s fine, but there’s neither speedy fun nor much emotional investment in this.

As producer Dino De Laurentiis once said, comparing his 1976 King Kong remake to Jaws, “When the shark die, nobody cry.” Like the victims of the giant squid attack at the beginning, we end up suckered.

‘The Meg’ is playing in wide release in the North Bay.

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Movies

• New Movies This Week Alpha (PG-13)

By Matthew Stafford

Friday, August 17–Thursday, August 23 Alpha (1:37) A young Ice Age–era hunter befriends and tames a lone wolf, kicking off several millennia of boy-anAlpha (PG-13) BlacKkKlansman (2:15) Rollicking Spike Lee comedy tells the true story of a black Colorado cop who infiltrated the local chapter of the KKK; Topher Grace co-stars as David Duke.

Blindspotting (1:35) Stylish and energetic human dramedy about two locals dealing with race, class and crime in a rapidly gentrifying Oakland.

Boundaries (1:44) Pot dealer Christopher Plummer sets off on a road trip with conventional daughter Vera Farmiga, reconnecting with old friends and secretly selling his cache at every pit stop.

The Cakemaker (1:45) Acclaimed drama about the complex relationship between an Israeli widow and the German baker still yearning for her dead husband.

Christopher Robin (1:44) When the fun-loving little boy of A. A. Milne’s stories grows up to be just another cranky adult, it’s up to Pooh, Eeyore and the rest of the gang to save his youthful spirit.

Crazy Rich Asians (2:00) A provincial New Yorker heads to Shanghai with her boyfriend only to discover that the guy’s one of China’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelors.

Death of a Nation (1:49) Ultraconservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza cooks up an alt-doc tracing the Democratic Party back to its slave-owning days and offering up Donald Trump as a modern-day Lincoln.

Deconstructing The Beatles: 1963 (1:20) Filmed multimedia lecture by musicologist Scott Freiman focuses on the birth of Beatlemania and the year the Fab Four met George Martin and spawned four No. 1 hit singles.

Dog Days (1:52) Ensemble comedy about the dovetailing lives of assorted canines and their owners.

Eighth Grade (1:34) Coming-of-age comedy focuses on a supposedly unremarkable 13-year-old girl as she navigates the fraught final week of middle school.

Exhibition On Screen: I, Claude Monet (1:30) Bio-documentary explores the great Impressionist painter’s life and work through his own words and location footage of Giverney, Paris, London and Venice.

An Interview with God (1:55) A journalist facing a crisis of faith scores an interview with a guy claiming to be God; David Strathairn plays the Man Upstairs.

Leave No Trace (1:48) Poignant tale of a father and daughter’s idyllic life in the Oregon wilds and the encroaching urban Zeitgeist that threatens it.

The Meg (1:54) This time Jason Statham takes on a prehistoric 75-foot shark that’s holding a crew of oceanographers hostage!

The Metropolitan Opera: Cendrillon (2:50) The Met presents Massenet’s melodious Cinderella story in a sparkling storybook production starring diva extraordinaire Joyce DiDonato.

Mile 22 (1:30) Mark Wahlberg as a deeply clandestine CIA spook on a mission to swipe the microfilm (or its modern equivalent) before the bad guys get their mitts on it.

The Miracle Season (1:39) True tale of Kathy Bresnahan, the tough-love high school volleyball coach who led her team to glory; Helen Hunt stars.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post (1:31) Sundance fave about three teenage misfits who bond at a strict gay-conversion therapy center.

Mountain (1:14) Panoramic documentary celebrates the world’s most awesome alps and the climbers who scale their deathdefying heights.

The Mystery of Picasso/Antonio Gaudi Double Feature (3:00) Henri-Georges Clouzot’s inventive and newly restored 1956 portrait of Picasso at work is paired with Hiroshi Teshigahara’s poetic 1984 tribute to the visionary Catalan architect.

The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (1:40) Masaaki Yuasa anime comedy about a teenage girl’s night of romance and adventure in lovely Kyoto.

Puzzle (1:43) Kelly Macdonald delivers a career-defining performance as a meek forty-something whose life is turned upside down by the beauty of jigsaw puzzles.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (1:37) WWII vet Scotty Bowers reminisces about his halcyon days as escort and procurer for closeted Tinseltown’s top stars.

Slender Man (1:45) The local legend of a tall, skinny serial killer inspires a group of teenagers to debunk the myth—then one of them goes missing.

Some Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers Tribute Gala (1:30) Broadway and West End luminaries salute the composer of South Pacific, Pal Joey and other hits from the stage of London’s Theatre Royal.

The Spy Who Dumped Me (1:57) Action comedy stars Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon as two innocents thrust into international intrigue by a connected ex; Gillian Anderson co-stars.

Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:45, 7:45, 10:15; 3D showtime at 5:15 Rowland: Fri-Sun 9:40, 12:10, 2:40, 7:40, 10:10; 3D showtime at 5:10 Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:25, 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:50 BlacKkKlansman (R) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12:40, 3:40, 7, 9:50; Wed 12:40, 3:40, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; Sun-Thu 10:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 Rowland: Fri-Sun 9:30, 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:20 Sequoia: Fri 4, 7, 10; Sat 1, 4, 7, 10; Sun 1, 4, 7; Mon-Wed 4, 7; Thu 4 Blindspotting (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15; Sun-Thu 10:35, 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55 Boundaries (R) Lark: Sat 10:30am; Tue 3:50 Rafael: Fri-Sat 1, 6; Sun 1; Mon-Thu 6 • The Cakemaker (Not Rated) Christopher Robin (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15; Wed 12:45, 3:30, 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 10 Playhouse: FriSat 12:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; Sun-Tue 12:30, 3:45, 6:30; Wed-Thu 3:45, 6:30 Rowland: Fri-Sun 9:30, 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 1, 4, 7, 9:50; Wed 1, 4, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30; Sat-Sun 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 6:45, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:45, 7, 9:35; Sun-Tue 12:45, 3:45, 7; Wed-Thu 3:45, 7 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:10, 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7:25, 10:15; Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 10:15; Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:25; Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:25; Thu 4:20 Death of a Nation (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:35, 7:05 • Deconstructing The Beatles: 1963 (Not Rated) Rafael: Thu 7 Dog Days (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 2, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20 Rowland: FriSun 9:30am Eighth Grade (R) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Wed 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05; Sun-Thu 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45 • Exhibition Onscreen: I, Claude Monet (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 The Gardener (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 10:20am; Sat 3; Mon 12:30; Tue 2; Thu 12:20 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 9:45 Incredibles 2 (PG Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:25, 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Regency: Mon 7 • An Interview with God (PG) Leave No Trace (PG) Lark: Fri 7; Sun 5:15; Mon 10:20am; Tue 8:15; Thu 2:15 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:10; Sat-Sun 11, 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:35 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:20, 1:30, 4:20, 7:10 The Meg (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:40; Sat-Sun 11:10, 1:50, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 11:55, 1:20, 4:10, 7, 10:05; 3D showtimes at 2:40, 5:35, 8:25 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10, 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 Lark: Wed 6:30 • The Metropolitan Opera: Cendrillon (Not Rated) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:35; Sat-Sun 11:30, • Mile 22 (R) 2, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Sun 9:50, 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:40 Lark: Fri 12:10; Sun 3; Tue 6; Thu 10:20am • The Miracle Season (PG) • The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45; Mon-Thu 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 Mission: Impossible—Fallout (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12, 3:25, 6:40, 9:55; Wed 12, 3:25, 6:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:25 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:45; Sun-Tue 12:15, 3:30, 6:45; Wed-Thu 3:30, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Sun 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10 Mountain (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 5:15; Sat 4:50; Tue 10:20am; Wed 4:30 The Mystery of Picasso/Antonio Gaudi Double Feature (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 2:15; Sun 7:30; Mon 5; Wed noon • The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (PG-13) Regency: Tue, Wed 7 Rafael: Sun 4:15, 6:45 • On the Waterfront (Not Rated) Puzzle (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10; Sun, Thu 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30; Mon-Wed 11, 1:40, 4:10 RBG (PG) Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Thu 3:30, 8:30; Sun 8:45 Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Wed 8:15; Thu 8:30 Slender Man (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:50, 5:20, 8, 10:30 Lark: Fri 9:15; Sat 8:45; Mon 2:15; Wed 10:45am • Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) Some Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers Tribute Gala (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 The Spy Who Dumped Me (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:40, 4:15, 9:55 Rowland: Fri-Sun 9:50pm Three Identical Strangers (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35; Sun-Thu Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PG-13) • Yellow Submarine Sing-Along (G)

11:40, 2:15, 4:40, 7:10

Rafael: Fri-Sun 2:15, 4:15, 6:15; Mon-Wed 4:15, 6:15; Thu 4:15 Lark: Sat 6:45; Sun 10:45am; Mon 8; Tue noon; Thu 4:30

Because there were too many movies playing this week to list, we have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-1190 Century Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1251 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 898-3385

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STAGE

Life Cycles Laughter and music accompany aging in two shows By Harry Duke The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center is presenting Heroes, playwright Tom Stoppard’s adaptation of a 2003 French play about three World War I vets in a retirement home. Gustave (Robert Bauer), Henri (Peter Immordino) and Philippe (Dale Harriman) pass their days sitting on a terrace, annoying each other and plotting their escape from the veterans home. An odd combination of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Waiting for Godot and The Golden Girls, Heroes is a slight piece with some amusing dialogue and geriatric slapstick.

Healdsburg’s Raven Players have converted the cavernous Raven Theatre into an intimate black box performance space for an updated version of 1996’s I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. The Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts musical revue holds the record as the second-longest running OffBroadway show.

The play consists of a series of comedic vignettes that follow the arc of human relationships from dating, sex and marriage through children and aging. Four versatile performers (Bohn Connor, Kelly Considine,

Troy Evans and Tika Moon) sing and dance their way through 18 scenes with songs like “Better Things to Do,” “Single Man Drought” and “I Can Live with That.” Recent revisions include 21st-century additions like sexting (“A Picture of His . . .”) and same-sex families (“The Baby Song”).

It’s a very entertaining show, helped immensely by the talented cast. All do well by the multiple roles they play, but the rubber-faced Connor really makes an impression with characters ranging from an incarcerated mass murderer giving dating tips to a hapless husband trying to put the kids to bed so he and the missus can get it on.

‘Heroes’ runs Friday–Sunday through Aug. 19 at the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. Friday–Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $12–$25. 707.894.2214. cloverdaleperformingarts.com.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ runs Thursday–Sunday through Aug. 19 at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. Thursday– Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$35.

707.433.6335. raventheater.org.

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Raven Players follow dating to marriage to beyond in ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.’

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Listen to Riesling Tasting the secret favorite varietal of winemakers By James Knight

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he last time I ran into Brian Maloney, director of winemaking for Boisset Collection’s DeLoach Vineyards and Buena Vista Winery, it was at a super-exciting event. We were standing, as Maloney informed me, in the former residence of wine legend Robert Mondavi, while current resident Jean-Charles Boisset was showing guests the stuffed tiger, prior to the debut of J’Noon, the first “luxury” Indian wine launched in the United States in partnership with Boisset.

But when we got to talking, what Maloney was excited to tell me about was a trivial amount of Riesling he is making from an obscure Marin County vineyard. Riesling gets a lot of respect among winemakers.

Shouldn’t wine drinkers take notice?

Recently, I asked staffers at the Pac Sun’s sister paper, the Bohemian, to tell me what they thought of a few examples of this varietal, from high and low in the North Bay. Chateau Montelena 2017 Potter Valley Riesling ($27) Montelena gained fame for Chardonnay, of course, but its Riesling has been an insider’s favorite for decades. Winemaker Matt Crafton, in the winery’s notes, says, “I love sharing our Riesling when I travel.” Typically, Crafton says, tasters beg off because they say they don’t drink sweet wine. But this wine isn’t sweet—in fact it’s hardly off-dry, with juicy acidity, a leesy note buffering sweet honeysuckle and apricot aromas, then nectarine fruit flavor sings across the palate.

Imagery 2016 Pine MountainCloverdale Peak Riesling ($26) Imagine a vape flavor called “Rhineland,” kids, and you’ll get an idea of the classic notes of lime rind, honeycomb and white raspberry this Riesling displays in a subtle, ethereal way. Yet it’s got juicy presence on the palate. This is grown at high elevation.

Trefethen 2017 Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Dry Riesling ($26) Another early hero of Napa Chardonnay that dares not mess with its Riesling program. In fact, Trefethen has it dialed in quite well year to year, although this pale platinum gold wine feels more dialedback than previous vintages. The honey and lime aromas are muted, as if in a powdered sugar-coated confection and tasted on one of those forever foggy August days we used to have.

DeLoach 2017 Petaluma Gap Marin County Riesling ($30) This wine, softer than the others, has cool-climate, malicinfluenced aromas of apple and pear cider, spiced with a pinch of cinnamon. Still, it’s not like some kind of appletini-esque “unoaked” Chardonnay—on the finish, it shows class. It’s Riesling.

Sundial CALENDAR SONOMA Amanda Shires Renowned for her evocative alto voice and violin, the Texas folk artist tours in support of her new album, “To the Sunset,” with meet-and-greet available. Aug 19, 8:30pm. $18 and up. Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

Boyz II Men Iconic R&B group sings their biggest hits, with an optional sparkling wine party available. Aug 16, 7:30pm. $25 and up. Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Cotati Accordion Festival Twenty-eighth annual fest is the “Woodstock of the Accordion World” with headliners from Finland, Italy and Germany, as well as local squeezebox stars. Aug 18-19. $17-$19; kids 15 and under are free. La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. cotatifest.com.

MARIN Casey Abrams Musical wunderkind, who made his debut on “American Idol” in 2011, plays in the beer garden as part of KC Turner’s Cookout Concert Series. Aug 19, 5pm. $18$23. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Consort Chorale 25th Anniversary Concert Allan Petker returns to Marin to lead 50 Bay Area singers and orchestra in a concert repertoire from multiple eras. Aug 19, 7pm. $10-$25. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. consortchorale.org.

San Geronimo Americana all-stars offer an exciting evening of music, including a performance of the Beatles’“Abbey Road” in its entirety. Aug 17, 8pm. $20. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA Miro Sprague Napa Valley Jazz Society presents the up-andcoming pianist accompanied by established jazz guitarist Howard Paul and his trio. Aug 19, 4pm. $25-$45. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.

Music in the Vineyards Month-long, nationally acclaimed chamber music festival showcases the finest classical musicians in the picturesque settings of Napa’s wineries and venues. Through Aug 26. Napa Valley, various locations, Napa. musicinthevineyards.org.

Reds, Whites & Bluegrass Outdoor party features Bay Area bluegrass bands Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, Windy Hill and Muleskinner Stomp along with some of Napa Valley’s best red and white wines. Aug 18, 5pm.

$20. CIA at Copia, 500 First St, Napa.

707.967.2530.

Clubs & Venues Fenix Aug 16, the B Street Project. Aug 17, VanBurdon Project. Aug 19, Onye & the Messengers. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

Gabrielson Park Aug 17, 6:30pm, Randy McAllister. Anchor St, Sausalito. 415.289.4152.

HopMonk Novato Aug 16, Wound Up Rooster and Loose with the Truth. Aug 17, Mustache Harbor. Aug 18, Stimuli album release show. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Aug 15, Sarah Herzog. Aug 22, Scott Guberman Band. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax.

415.485.1005.

Marin Country Mart Aug 17, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Joshua Smith Trio. Aug 19, 12:30pm, Miracle Mule.

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

415.461.5700.

Mill Valley Depot Plaza Aug 19, 3pm, Solid Air and Shelby, Texas. 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370.

19 Broadway Nightclub Aug 16, Koolwhip. Aug 17, Junk Parlor album release show. Aug 18, Brightsilver album release show. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Aug 16, Michael LaMacchia Band. Aug 17, Michael Aragon Quartet. Aug 18, Blue Monday Blues Band. Aug 19, Chloe Jean and friends. Aug 20, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

Aug 22, Post Age. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino Aug 15, Nathan Swedlow Trio. Aug 16, Passion Habanera. Aug 17, David Jeffries Jazz Fourtet. Aug 18, Marcos Sainz Trio. Aug 19, Joan Getz with Chris Huson. Aug 21, Ken Cook. Aug 22, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 15, Ricky Ray. Aug 16, Deborah Winters.

Aug 21, Wanda Stafford. Aug 22, Lorin Rowan. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Papermill Creek Saloon Aug 18, Motorboat. Aug 19, Papermill Gang.

1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Aug 16, Liquid Green. Aug 17, Sticky’s Backyard. Aug 18, Tom Finch Trio. Aug 19, Wound Up Rooster. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Piccolo Pavilion Aug 19, 5pm, Tim Hockenberry Trio.

Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160.

Rancho Nicasio Aug 17, Erica Sunshine Lee. Aug 19, 4pm, Asleep at the Wheel and LoWatters. Sold-out.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Aug 20, Blue Monday Jam Session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. 415.332.9922.

Sausalito Seahorse Aug 16, Torque Tercero flamenco show. Aug 17, Pride & Joy. Aug 18, Babá Ken Okulolo & the West African Highlife Band. Aug 19, 4pm, Louie Romero & Mazacote. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Aug 16, Jamie Clark and friends. Aug 17, Buckhorn Mountain Stompers. Aug 18, Timothy O’Neil Band. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Aug 19, 5pm, Kevin Russell & Some Dangerous Friends. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Aug 16, Zach Gill. Aug 17, the Purple Ones.

Aug 18, Grateful Shred and Mapache. Aug 19, Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Aug 15, Incubators. Aug 16, Paige Clem Band.

Aug 17, Top 40 Friday. Aug 19, 1pm, Back-toschool bash. Aug 19, 7:30pm, Elliott Peck and friends. Aug 20, Grateful Monday with Stu Allen and friends. Aug 21, Mark Karan and friends. Aug 22, Steve Pile and friends. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Aug 18, Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Town Center Corte Madera Aug 19, 12pm, Bri Cauz. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.

Trek Winery Aug 17, Arthur Javier. Aug 18, Chime Travelers.

1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

Art Openings Gallery Route One Aug 18-Sep 30, “Box Show,” annual fundraising show features 150 boxes turned into works of art by professional and amatuer artists alike. Reception, Aug 18 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Osher Marin JCC Aug 19-24, “BaMakom (In Place),” photo art exhibit by Nino Herman documents the face of Israel for over 40 years. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Comedy Pet-A-Llama Comedy Festival Over a dozen standup, sketch and other hilarious live shows with national headlining comedians take over downtown Petaluma.

Aug 16-18. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, petallama.com. Over a dozen standup, sketch and other hilarious live shows with national headlining comedians take over downtown Petaluma. Aug 16-18.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. petallama.com.

Tuesday Night Live See standup stars Rocky LaPorte, Jay Lamont, Bhama Roget, Jason Love, Emily Van Dyke and others. Aug 21, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Dance Marin Ballet Sundays, 4:30pm. through Aug 26, Sevillana Dance Series, teens and adults are invited to learn the festive Spanish folk dance. $34, andrealacanela.com. 100 Elm St, San Rafael.

Events Bodega Fire Big Event Annual fundraiser for Bodega volunteer fire department includes entertainment and games for all ages, silent auction, local vendors, BBQ and drinks and live music by the Used Goods and Highway Poets. Aug 19, 10am. Free admission. Downtown Bodega, Bodega Hwy, Bodega.

Bolinas Museum Benefit Art Auction Preview View a collection of art donated by a diverse selection of coastal Marin and Bay Area artists and galleries that will be auctioned off in September, with live music and more. Aug 18, 12pm. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.0330.

CAPFest Annual fundraiser for Sloan House and Harold’s Home women’s shelters features paella dinner, live music by the Interpretations, kids area, raffle and silent auction. Aug 21, 5:30pm. $20-$40; kids 5 and under are free. Lagunitas Brewing Company, 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. capsonoma.org.

Center for Visual Music Symposium Three-day event features talks, screenings and receptions centered on exploring and preserving visual music. Through Aug 16.

Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. centerforvisualmusic.org.

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Free with admission. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa.

707.579.4452.

Harvest Barn Dance Musical artist Evie Ladin leads a fundraiser for the Tara Firma Farms Institute to help fund farm experiences for youth, with farm tours and BBQ dinner. Aug 18, 5pm. $20. Tara Firma Farms, 3796 I St, Petaluma. 707.765.1202.

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Legislate This! North Bay Variety show benefit for Planned Parenthood features bellydance, burlesque, magic and more from several talented North Bay performers. Aug 18, 7pm. $10-$20. Siren’s Studio, 234 Hutchins Avenue, Sebastopol.

707.239.7914.

The Magic of Art & Community Art escape’s open house event features local art, live entertainment, food and drinks, silent auction, raffle and fun for all ages.

Aug 19, 12pm. Free. Art Escape, 17474 Sonoma Hwy, Ste A, Sonoma. 707.938.5551 Marin Bonsai Club’s Annual Auction If you’re looking for bonsai, you’ll find material available across a wide range of pricing, from startersl to high quality trees.

Aug 21, 7pm. Free. Terra Linda Community Center, 670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael.

Peace Roots Alliance Party Annual fundraiser features live music by Ambuya Marimba Band, Jethro Jeremiah and the Farm Band, with poetry, art, food and drinks, raffle and silent auction. Aug 18, 12pm. $25; kids under 12 are free. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. peaceroots.org.

Porfirio Gutiérrez & Family Trunk Show The master weaver displays and sells his works. Aug 19, 4:30pm. West County Fiber Arts, 3787 Ross Rd, Sebastopol. 707.827.3315.

RCP Tiburon Mile Over 500 swimmers, including elite athletes, compete in a race swimming in the bay with brunch and musical entertainment for spectators, benefiting Marin County-based nonprofit Lifehouse. Aug 19, 8:30am. $20.

Shoreline Park, 311 Paradise Dr, Tiburon.

Restorative Voices Benefit for Restorative Resources includes drumming, open mic and DJ entertainment, plus dancing, storytelling and a silent auction with items priced for almost any budget. Aug 17, 5:30pm. Free admission. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Rummage & Good Stuff Sale Find antique, vintage and gently used household items, clothing, books, toys, plants and more at great prices. Aug 18, 9am.

Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.7971.

Third Thursday at di Rosa Live music, readings, libations, bites and art activities commence in the art center’s Gatehouse Gallery. Aug 16, 5pm. $5. di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991.

Thirsty Third Thursday Summer event series concludes with craft beer, live music, an outdoors screening of the Beatles’ classic “A Hard Day’s Night” and more. Aug 16, 5:30pm. Free admission. Bon Air Center, 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. bonair.com.

Wonder Dog Rescue Mobile Adoption Event Find out about Wonder Dog Rescue’s work and fall in love with a furry friend in the process. Aug 18, 12pm. Free admission.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Field Trips

Food & Drink

Sunrise Tour of Muir Woods See majestic trees and hear the story of the forest. Reservations required. Aug 19, 6:15am.

Free. Muir Woods Visitor Center, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley. 415.388.2596.

Bear Republic Lakeside One Year Anniversary Luau Enjoy an Aloha welcome, with cocktail hour, roasted pig buffet dinner and an authentic Hawaiian ceremony and live show. Aug 21, 5:30pm. $50-$60. Bear Republic Brew Company Lakeside, 5000 Roberts Lake Rd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.2722.

Tomales Bay Kayak Tour Paddle toward Hog Island for a glimpse of harbor seals and resting waterfowl and shore birds. Through Aug 15, 10am. $89. Miller Park, Hwy 1, Tomales Bay. pointreyesoutdoors.com.

Woods Wellness Wednesday Join a ranger for a guided hike on one of Muir Woods’ trails. Reservations required.

Aug 15, 9am. Muir Woods Visitor Center, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley. 415.388.2596.

Film Art & Architecture in Cinema Film series presents the art doc “ I, Claude Monet,” which looks into the heart and soul of arguably the world’s most loved artist. Aug 19, 1pm. $10-$18. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Bernstein 100 Month-long salute to composer Leonard Bernstein continues with a screening of “On the Waterfront,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Aug 19, 4:15 and 6:45pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

CULT Film Series Murky monsters rule the day when classic horror flicks “Swamp Thing” and “Humanoids from the Deep” screen together on a double bill. Aug 16, 7pm. $10. Third Street Cinema Six, 620 Third St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.8770.

Deconstructing the Beatles Scott Freiman’s ongoing multimedia presentations about the Fab Four this time go back to their origins in “Birth of the Beatles.” Thurs, Aug 16, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.454.1222.

KRSH Backyard Movies Wine Country radio station screens “The Blues Brothers” at dusk. Aug 16, 7:30pm.

KRSH, 3565 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.588.0707.

Movies in the Park Bring a picnic and the family for a screening of the animated favorite “Toy Story.”

Aug 17, 7:30pm. Free. Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3425.

The Producers Guests are invited to dress in the theme of the classic 1967 comedy, with wine available.

Aug 20, 7pm. $10. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Summer Drive-In Series Turn back the clock with Alexander Valley Film Society’s outdoor big-screen showing of “The Wizard of Oz,” with live music, beer, wine and concessions on hand. Aug 18, 6:30pm. $12-$14 individual/$40-$45 per car.

Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Dr, Cloverdale.

707.894.3992.

Dinner at the Ranch Fresh off its centennial Connolly Ranch looks to the next 100 years at their annual benefit featuring dinner under the stars, wine reception, auctions and more. Aug 18, 5pm. $250 and up. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Rd, Napa. 707.224.1894.

Harvest Party at Sbragia Enjoy a special wine flight, food and wine by the glass specials, with tours of the vineyards and live music. Aug 18, 10:30am. $30. Sbragia Family Vineyards, 9990 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville. 707.473.2992.

Jewell Box Joseph Jewell wines hosts a special seated tasting of their entire 2011 vintage, paired with small bites from a local restaurant. Aug 18, 5:30pm. $48. Joseph Jewell Wines, 6542 Front St, Forestville. 707.975.4927.

Knife Skills Workshop You’ll be slicing and dicing in the kitchen after this class. Aug 18, 1pm. $35. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Luau at Black Stallion WInery Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau with limited release wines, Hawaiian music and food. Aug 18, 12pm. Free admission. Black Stallion Winery, 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa.

707.253.1400.

Mexican-American Vintner’s Association Harvest Party Taste wines from local Mexican-American vintners, savor appetizers by Latino chefs, enjoy live music and entertainment and more. Aug 18, 2pm. $100-$125. Oxbow Commons, McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.9529.

Off the Grid Food Trucks Eat your way through the largest gathering of mobile food trucks in Marin, listen to live music and take in great views. Sun, 11am.

Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Pick & Sip Saturdays Monthly series features wine and olive tastings and sales, with kid-friendly games and activities. Sat, Aug 18, 11am. Free. Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville.

Russian River Beer Revival & BBQ Cook-off Held this year on the Monte Rio beach, the event boasts over 30 breweries and 30 BBQ teams competing, with live music.

Advance tickets required. Aug 18, 1pm. $75. Stumptown Brewery, 15045 River Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.0705.

Seghesio Summer Supper Dine al fresco on a Tuscan terrace and enjoy a family-style meal. Space is limited. Thurs, Aug 16, 5:30pm. $30. Seghesio Family Vineyards, 700 Grove St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3579.

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The Purple Ones

Insatiable Tribute to Prince Sat 8⁄18 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $17–$22 • All Ages

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‘On the Waterfront’ screens at the Rafael Film Center as part of a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, who scored the 1954 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. healthy and environmentally responsible living features food and drink, dozens of vendors, cooking demonstrations, free samples and entertainemnt. Aug 18, 10am. $5. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Stocking the Seasonal Pantry McVicker Pickles founder Kelly McVicker leads a hands-on class where attendees make and take home three pantry items based on seasonal market ingredients. Aug 19, 10am. $85. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Summer Wine Cocktail Tastings Meadowcroft Wines team up with Prohibition Spirits for a collaborative cocktail showcase. Sat, Aug 18. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

707.933.3010.

Wine & BBQ Cook-off The wineries of Taste Destination 128 each offer a mouthwatering BBQ dish that pairs perfectly with their wine. Aug 18, 11am. $45.

Alexander Valley Vineyards, 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg. 707.433.7209.

Conserving the Rare Ghost Cat of the Himalaya & Beyond Rodney Jackson, acclaimed scientist and founder of the Sonoma-based Snow Leopard Conservancy, discusses his work as part of the Peter H Raven Lecture Series. Aug 18, 5pm. $45. Quarryhill Botanical Gardens, 12841 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen. 707.996.3166.

Crash Course in Computer Audio Informal session covers all the way to make computers and portable devices to sound great. Aug 16, 5:30pm. Free. Lavish HiFi, 1044 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.595.2020.

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying Experience a shamanic journey and meet a power animal in a workshop led by Sarah Dole. Aug 15, 6:30pm. $20. private residence, address provided upon registration, Sebastopol. sarahdole.com.

Meditation at Whistlestop Learn how to lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and restore healthy sleep patterns. Thurs, 3:30pm. $5. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062.

Lectures

My Address Like My Wings Travel with Me Discussion looks at drone stewardship to reduce wildlife disturbance. Aug 21, 7pm.

Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Cesar Millan Dog-behavior specialist shares his secrets on how to transform dogs and their owners in this unique live event. Aug 18, 8pm. $70 and up. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Senior Circle Share the challenges of aging in a safe and supportive environment in partnership with the Center for Attitudinal Healing. Wed, 10am. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062.

Senior Stretch Class Presented by Sunlight Chair Yoga. Free for Silver Sneakers insurance and church members, drop-ins welcome. Wed, 11am. $8.

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael. 415.689.6428.

Tai Chi Class David Mac Lam teaches classic Yang-style and Taoist-style meditation. Mon, 11am. $8-$10.

Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael.

415.456.9062.

Writers Forum Christine Falcon-Daigle talks about writing as a tool for transformation. Aug 16, 6:30pm.

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

Zapotec Natural Dyes Join master Zapotec dyer and weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez to learn about the history of natural dyes in Oaxaca and to make a range of richly colored dyes. Aug 18-19, 10am. $260. West County Fiber Arts, 3787 Ross Rd, Sebastopol. 707.827.3315.

Readings Book Passage Aug 15, 7pm, “Not a Poster Child” with Francine Allen. Aug 16, 7pm, “Good Luck with That” with Kristan Higgins. Aug 17, 7pm, “Reader, Come Home” with Maryanne Wolf. Aug 18, 7pm, “Tuning In” with Richard Roberts. Aug 19, 4pm, “Tea in the Redwoods” with May Kramer. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

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The Sklar Brothers put the funny in small-town news at Petaluma’s Pet-A-Llama Comedy Festival.

Book Passage By-the-Bay Aug 15, 6pm, “The Healing” with Saeeda Hafiz. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300.

Charles M Schulz Museum Aug 16, 5pm, “Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid” with Lex Fajardo, includes ice cream cake to celebrate the Schulz Museum’s 16th anniversary. Free admission. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa 707.579.4452.

Napa Main Library Aug 18, 2pm, “Deeper Learning” with Monica Martinez. 580 Coombs St, Napa 707.253.4070.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Aug 18, 7pm, “My Life as a Goddess” with Guy Branum, part of the Pet-A-Llama Comedy Festival. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Aug 15, 7pm, “Good Luck with That” with Kristan Higgins. Aug 22, 7pm, “Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding” with Rhys Bowen.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Aug 17, 6pm, “If Wants to Be the Same As Is: The Essential Poetry of David Bromige” with editors Jack Krick, Ron Silliman and Bob Perelman. 282 S High St, Sebastopol 707.829.4797.

Theater

Readers’ Books Aug 17, 6:30pm, “The Art of the Wasted Day” with Patricia Hampl. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

Being Salmon, Being Human Unique storytelling performance from Norway combines traditional tales, original music and contemporary philosophy to explore the extraordinary lives of wild salmon. Aug 15, 7pm. $15. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental. 707.874.1557.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Aug 19, 2pm, “West Marin Review, Volume 8” with various authors. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Broadway Under the Stars Transcendence Theatre Company’s summerlong series of performances continues with “Shall We Dance,” featuring music from

Broadway and beyond in an incredible showcase. Through Aug 19. $45 and up. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216.

relationships gets an update and features four actors playing multiple roles. Through Aug 19. $10-$35. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.

The Comedy of Errors Bring a picnic dinner and watch this comical Shakespeare play outdoors in the nearby Cannery ruins. Through Sep 2. $18-$36. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.523.4185.

Lucky Shorts Short stories written by local authors are performed by Lucky Penny actors. Aug 19, 2pm. $15; kids under 16 are free. Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. 707.266.6305.

Henry IV, Part 1 Curtain Theatre celebrates its 19th summer with one of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular plays, full of comedy, action and memorable characters. Aug 18-Sep 9, 2pm.

Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley. curtaintheatre.org.

Heroes Gentle comedy looks into the hidden world of three retired survivors of World War I who attempt to escape from a French military hospital in 1959. Through Aug 19. $12-$25.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change The classic comic musical revue about

Two Gentlemen of Verona Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars with picnic tables and patio seating available. Through Aug 19. Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma. 800.926.1266.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145016. The following individual(s) are doing business: GHOST IN THE NIGHT, 135 THIRD STREET, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 689 CELLARS, LP, 135 THIRD STREET, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JuLY 19, 2018.

(Publication Dates: July 25, August 1, 8, 15 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018144902. The following individual(s) are doing business: NATURAL BORN HEALER, 58 BROADVIEW DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KARIM MOHSEN, 58 BROADVIEW DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JUNE 29, 2018. (Publication Dates: July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018144906. The following individual(s) are doing business: INTERIM HEALTHCARE, 185 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE 120, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CJH, LLC,

185 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE. 120, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 2, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145040. The following individual(s) are doing business: MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES, 721 APPLEBERRY DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LINDA MCMILLAN, TRUSTEE OF THE MCMILLAN LIVING TRUST, 721 APPLEBERRY DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A TRUST. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 24, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018144965. The following individual(s) are doing business: WILLIAM TELL HOUSE, THE WILLIAM TELL HOUSE, 26955 STATE ROUTE 1, TOMALES, CA 94971: WILLIAM TELL RESTAURANT LLC, 531 53RD STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94609.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of

Marin County on JULY 13, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 144953. The following individual(s) are doing business: LIVING YOUR AWESOME, 40 W. SEAVIEW AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MEREDITH HERRENBRUCK, 40 W. SEAVIEW AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 10, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145046. The following individual(s) are doing business: RS HAULING AND RECYCLING METAL SERVICES, 22 FAIRFAX STREET # F, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RULAMAN EMILIO SANTOS, 22 FAIRFAX STREET # F, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 25, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 144949. The following individual(s) are doing business: COSMOPROF, 770 W. FRANCISCO BLVD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BEAUTY

Trivia answers «5 1. Coast Miwok 2. Aquarius 3. Yes, if it’s a 31-day month

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4. Billy Elliot; Elton John 5. Francisco Franco (thanks to

Kevin Brooks from San Rafael for the question)

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Pterodactyl, from Greek pteron (wing) and daktulos (finger)

7. Henna 8. Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson,

Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth

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From 1625 to 1665, at which time they exchanged with the British New Amsterdam for Suriname (who made out on that deal?)

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United States (North America); Uruguay (South America); Uganda (Africa); Uzbekistan (Asia); Ukraine (Europe). Thanks to Ken Ross from San Rafael for the question.

BONUS ANSWER: The White House in Washington, D.C.

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PublicNotices SYSTEMS GROUP LLC, 3001 COLORADO BLVD., DENTON, TX 76210. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 10, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMEN—File No: 2018-144956. The following individual(s) are doing business: SAMDI BUILDING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION CLEANING, 140 CAPTAIN’S COVE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARIO A SAMPERIO, 140 CAPTAIN’S COVE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 10, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145167. The following individual(s) are doing business: 1. BELTAINE RISING 2. BELTANY RISING 3.

BEALTAINE RISING, 10 GOLF AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SACRED PATHS TO LIGHT, LLC, 10 GOLF AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 13, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

Y. DARBY, 115 MARTENS BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 7, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145003. The following individual(s) are doing business: HYPNOTIK BAY AREA, 13 WORDSWORTH CT., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: YOLANDA G LEMAITRE CORP., 13 WORDSWORTH CT., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 17, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145142. The following individual(s) are doing business: MT. BURDELL MARKETING SOLUTIONS, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945: JAIR BENTO DA SILVA, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945, LORI CHITWOOD, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 8, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

OTHER NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 144944. The following individual(s) are doing business: CHE CHE Y CO., 24 EL PORTAL DR., GREENBRAE, CA 94904: CHE CHE Y CO. LLC, 24 EL PORTAL DR., GREENBRAE, CA 94904.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 9, 2018.

(Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145133. The following individual(s) are doing business: COLBY COMMUNICATIONS, 115 MARTENS BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ELIZABETH

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802529 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Jessica Eleanor Wall has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Jessica Eleanor Wall to Proposed Name: Emilia Alanna Herman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/4/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A, Room: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JUL 19, 2018 Stephen P. Freccero Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By E Chais, Deputy (July 25, August 1, 8, 15 of 2018)

CASE NO.: 52-2018-DR-001508FD In the Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption of Minor by Relatives, W. F. and M. F., Petitioners.NOTICE OF ACTION THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Kayla Marie Tobin, white female, born in California on October 19, 1990, who does reside or has resided in Marin County, CA. You are hereby notified that a petition under oath has been filed in the abovestyled court for the termination of your parental rights to, and the adoption by relatives of, the child J.G.F. (DOB: 04/15/2012) who was born in Sonoma County, California. You are hereby commanded to be and appear on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Susan St. John, judge of the above-styled court, at the St. Petersburg Judicial Building, Room 312, 545 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The Court has set aside fifteen (15) minutes for this hearing. UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD

BY RELATIVES WITH THE COURT AND TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OR ASSERT REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD. IF THE COURT FINDS THAT YOU ARE INDIGENT, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A COURTAPPOINTED ATTORNEY. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Pinellas County Human Rights Office, 315 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: (727) 464-4880 (voice); or (727) 464-4062 (TDD line), or 711 for the hearing impaired. Contact should be initi-

ated at least seven days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven days. The court does not provide transportation and cannot accommodate such requests.

Persons with disabilities needing transportation to court should contact their local public transportation providers for information regarding transportation services.

(Publication Dates: July 25, and August 1, 8, 15 of 2018)

CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802235 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Beatriz Julia Rodas Diaz has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Bryanna Nayeli Iraheta to Proposed Name: Bryanna Nayeli Rodas Diaz 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/10/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E, Room: E. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JUL 26, 2018 Paul M. Haakenson Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E Chais, Deputy (August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802535 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Yutaka Osumi and Emiko Eleanor Osumia has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Yutaka Osumi to Proposed Name: Jerry Yutaka Osumi. Present Name: Emiko Eleanor Osumi to Proposed Name: Eleanor Emiko Osumi 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all

persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JUL 19, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E Chais, Deputy (August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME—File No: 304836. The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on November 11 2013, Under File No: 133530. Fictitious Business name(s) HEADLINES SALON & SPA, 1547 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOYCE SCHEER, 248 KNIGHT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, CRAIG SCHEER, 248 KNIGHT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on July 19, 2018 (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22 and 29 of 2018)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802828 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Mischa Reuben Nachtigal, Christina Marie Vaughn has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Mischa Reuben Nachtigal to Proposed Name: Mischa Reuben Von Nachtigal, Present Name: Christina Marie Vaughn to Proposed Name: Christina Marie Von Nachtigal 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to

show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A, Room: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 10, 2018 Stephen P. Freccero Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C Lucchesi, Deputy (August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802766 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Victoria E. Vatman has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Victoria E. Vatman to Proposed Name: Victoria Charles 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 7, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C Lucchesi, Deputy (August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018)

By Amy Alkon

Q:

I’m a 41-year-old married lesbian. My wife and I used to work from home together. She recently got an important job, and she’s now gone all day, five days a week. I’m happy for her, and this is good for us in the long run, but I’m really sad and lonely.—Isolated

A:

Avoid any temptation to kidnap strangers lingering in your building’s lobby. “Are you going to cut me up and put me in your freezer?” the terrified UPS man will ask. You: “Uh, I thought we’d just hang out and have coffee, but whatever works for you.”

Healthier (and less felonious) forms of coping start with unpacking what loneliness is. The late neuroscientist John Cacioppo explained loneliness as a painful feeling of “disconnection” from others. He differentiated loneliness from a desire for solitude, “the pleasures of sometimes being by yourself.” And he and his wife and research partner, psychologist Stephanie Cacioppo, noted that loneliness has been associated with serious negative effects on not just emotional well-being but also physical health, including an increased risk of heart attacks. (It seems heartbreak isn’t just a metaphor.)

It might help to understand that our emotions are actually our watchdogs. They rise up in motivate us to engage in the sort of behaviors—like connecting with other people—that would help us survive and pass on our genes. For example, humans evolved to be cooperators—interdependent—which is to say we’re “people who need people.” Take author Henry David Thoreau, an icon for hermitude and self-sufficiency who put in big chunks of alone time out by Walden Pond. What few people realize, notes Thoreau expert Elizabeth Witherell, is that he was also a huge people person.

As for you, it’s possible that some of what you’re experiencing is the discomfort we often feel about change. But chances are, you’d feel a good bit better if you could replace at least some of the level of daily human engagement you’re used to. You could go out to a coffee shop for part of your workday—the same coffee shop every day so you can connect with other regulars there. You could also invite work-at-home friends over to your place to be co-workers. Volunteer work could be helpful, too.

No, it isn’t the same as having your wife there with you all day. But it should dial down your separation distress—perhaps even substantially. This should allow you to let your wife know you really missed her—but maybe just with a sexy kiss at the door. No guilt tripping, sad-wife-face or going man’s best friend-style— spending your day shredding all the paper products in the house with your teeth and then moving on to the drywall.

Q: A:

How do you know when a man’s “I love you” is for real? I’ve had men express their love to me with great sincerity, only to vanish not long afterward. Are all men this fickle? Manipulative?—Upset

Why does a man say “I love you”? Sometimes because, “Look, a ferret in a top hat!” doesn’t do much to get a woman into bed.

To parse whether a man’s “I love you” is just the later-in-the-relationship version of “You related to Yoda? Because yodalicious,” you need to consider context. The exact same statement can have different meanings depending on the context—the situation, the circumstances in which it’s made.

Not surprisingly, research by evolutionary social psychologist Joshua Ackerman and his colleagues suggests that men’s I-love-you’s “are likely to be more sincere (i.e., less colored by the goal of attaining initial sexual access) after sex has occurred.” They also find that men, on average, start thinking about “confessing love” 97 days into a relationship—so just over three months.

All in all, the best lie detector you probably have is context—racking up a good bit of time and experiences with a man and seeing how well the walk matches the talk. You might even wait till the three-month benchmark before concluding that the I-love-you’s are likely to be for real—and aren’t, say, the best possible airbag for what might come shortly afterward: “I got you a little something on my work trip.

It requires a short course of antibiotics.”

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email adviceamy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly radio show, blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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Astrology

For the week of August 15

ARIES (March 21–April 19) “The prettier

the garden, the dirtier the hands of the gardener,” writes aphorist B. E. Barnes. That’ll be especially applicable to you in the coming weeks. You’ll have extra potential to create and foster beauty, and any beauty you produce will generate practical benefits for you and those you care about. But for best results, you’ll have to expend more effort than maybe you thought you should. It might feel more like work than play—even though it will ultimately enhance your ability to play.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Author and theologian Thomas Merton thought that the most debilitating human temptation is to settle for too little; to live a comfortable life rather than an interesting one. I wouldn’t say that’s always true about you, Taurus. But I do suspect that in the coming weeks, a tendency to settle for less could be the single most devitalizing temptation you’ll be susceptible to. That’s why I encourage you to resist the appeal to accept a smaller blessing or punier adventure than you deserve.

Hold out for the best and brightest.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) “I’ve learned quite a lot, over the years, by avoiding what I was supposed to be learning.” So says the wise and welleducated novelist Margaret Atwood. Judging by your current astrological omens, I think this is an excellent clue for you to contemplate right now.

What do you think? Have you been half-avoiding any teaching that you or someone else thinks you’re “supposed” to be learning? If so, I suggest you avoid it even stronger. Avoid it with cheerful rebelliousness. Doing so may lead you to what you really need to learn about next.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Sometimes you make it difficult for me to reach you. You act like you’re listening but you’re not really listening. You semi-consciously decide that you don’t want to be influenced by anyone except yourself. When you lock me out like that, I become a bit dumb. My advice isn’t as good or helpful. The magic between us languishes. Please don’t do that to me now. And don’t do it to anyone who cares about you. I realize that you may need to protect yourself from people who aren’t sufficiently careful with you. But your true allies have important influences to offer, and I think you’ll be wise to open yourself to them.

LEO (July 23–August 22) “Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant,” wrote French author Honoré de Balzac. I think that’s an exaggeration, but it does trigger a worthwhile meditation. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re in a phase of your cycle when you have maximum power to raise your appreciation of elegance, understand how it could beautify your soul, and add more of it to your repertoire. So here are your homework meditations: What does elegance mean to you?

Why might it be valuable to cultivate elegance, not just to enhance your self-presentation, but also to upgrade your relationship with your deep self ? (P.S.: Fashion designer Christian Dior said, “Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity.”)

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Many of

us imagine medieval Europe to have been drab and dreary. But historian Jacques Le Goff tells us that the people of that age adored luminous hues: “big jewels inserted into book-bindings, glowing gold objects, brightly painted sculpture, paintings covering the walls of churches, and the colored magic of stained glass.”

Maybe you’ll be inspired by this revelation, Virgo. I hope so. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you can activate sleeping wisdom and awaken dormant energy by treating your eyes to lots of vivid reds, greens, yellows, blues, browns, oranges, purples, golds, blacks, coppers and pinks.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) An

astrologer on Tumblr named Sebastian says this about your sign: “Libras can be boring people when they don’t trust you enough to fully reveal

By Rob Brezsny

themselves. But they can be just as exciting as any fire sign and just as weird as any Aquarius and just as talkative as a Gemini and just as empathetic as a Pisces. Really, Librans are some of the most eccentric people you’ll ever meet, but you might not know it unless they trust you enough to take their masks off around you.” Spurred by Sebastian’s analysis, here’s my advice to you: I hope you’ll spend a lot of time with people you trust in the coming weeks, because for the sake of your mental and physical and spiritual health, you’ll need to express your full eccentricity.

(Sebastian’s at http://venuspapi.tumblr.com.)

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) A blogger who calls herself Wistful Giselle has named the phenomena that make her “believe in magic.” They include the following: “illuminated dust in the air; the moments when a seedling sprouts; the intelligence gazing back at me from a crow’s eyes; being awaken by the early morning sun; the energy of storms; old buildings overgrown with plants; the ever-changing grey green blue moods of the sea; the shimmering moon on a cool, clear night.” I invite you to compile your own list, Scorpio. You’re entering a time when you will be the beneficiary of magic in direct proportion to how much you believe in and are alert for magic. Why not go for the maximum?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22– December 21) Since 1969, eight-foot-two-inch-tall Big Bird has been the star of the kids’ TV show Sesame Street. He’s a yellow bird puppet who can talk, write poetry, dance and roller skate. In the early years of the show, our hero had a good friend who no one else saw or believed in: Mr. Snuffleupagus. After 17 years, there came a happy day when everyone else in the Sesame Street neighborhood realized that Snuffy was indeed real, not just a figment of Big Bird’s imagination. I’m foreseeing a comparable event in your life sometime soon, Sagittarius. You’ll finally be able to share a secret truth or private pleasure or unappreciated asset.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19)

Activist and author Simone de Beauvoir was one of those Capricorns whose lust for life was both lush and intricate. “I am awfully greedy,” she wrote. “I want to be a woman and to be a man, to have many friends and to have loneliness, to work much and write good books, to travel and enjoy myself, to be selfish and to be unselfish.” Even if your longings are not always as lavish and ravenous as hers, Capricorn, you now have license to explore the mysterious state she described. I dare you to find out how voracious you can be if you grant yourself permission.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be prime time to vividly express your appreciation for and understanding of the people you care about most. I urge you to show them why you love them. Reveal the depths of your insights about their true beauty. Make it clear how their presence in your life has had a beneficent or healing influence on you. And if you really want to get dramatic, you could take them to an inspiring outdoor spot and sing them a tender song or two.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) In her book

Yarn: Remembering the Way Home, Piscean knitter Kyoko Mori writes, “The folklore among knitters is that everything handmade should have at least one mistake so an evil sprit will not become trapped in the maze of perfect stitches.” The idea is that the mistake “is a crack left open to let in the light.” Mori goes on to testify about the evil spirit she wants to be free of. “It’s that little voice in my head that says, ‘I won’t even try this because it doesn’t come naturally to me and I won’t be very good at it.’” I’ve quoted Mori at length, Pisces, because I think her insights are the exact tonic you need right now.

Go to realastrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.800.350.7700.

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A New Back to School Checklist

By Anika L. Sanda, MD, Prima Kids Pediatrician

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t feels as it was just yesterday when my daughter graduated under the song “It takes a million dreams” from elementary school. And in a few weeks she goes back to school! Just as the idea of starting middle school creates a mix of emotions of fear and excitement for her, the same feelings are there for every child whether starting kindergarten, high school or just a new grade. A back to school checklist (this is not your typical list of supplies, books, etc.) might help with preparing for such transitions and emotions both for you and your child.

• Self-regulation. This includes skills likewaiting your turn, expressing your emotions in positive ways and being respectful of others. These skills are important to maintain healthy relationships with friends, teachers and family members and thus create an optimum learning environment. Self-regulation starts with parental modeling and practicing such behaviors at home. Activities such as gardening and cooking with your children, believe it or not, help with impulse control. It takes a great deal of patience to see those seeds become plants! Limiting screen time to less than two hours a day, avoiding fast paced and violent media and increasing outside play all have been shown to increase impulse control, attention and success in school. Your kids might not be happy with these limitations but have consistency in the delivery of your message and use a firm but gentle tone.

• Self-sufficiency. Teaching children independence improves their self-esteem, an important component for learning. Here we’re talking about basic self-care: learning how to tie your shoe laces, taking a bath, brushing out your hair, brushing your teeth, preparing your backpack in the evening and even making your own lunch. Allowing your child to make their own choice of tasks and fail in a safe environment helps nurture resiliency both in life and school.

• Kindness. I know this is cliché but it’s actually very important to success in school for your child. And it begins from the day your child is born.

Talking in soft tones, singing to your child and being there for your child when they are scared or hurt all help nourish kindness in your child. Also model kindness with your interactions with everyone else in your lives including your kids. Don’t be afraid to apologize to your child if you make a mistake, it teaches them humility which goes along with kindness.

• Nutrition. Studies have shown that eating a breakfast with complex carbohydrates (like whole grains), fiber rich foods (like fruit), and proteins (dairy, eggs, meats, nuts) in the morning gives your child the right kind of energy to learn at school. Avoiding simple sugars helps prevent brain drain. For teens, it gets harder to keep up eating a healthy breakfast as they tend to sleep in late.

Providing them with quick breakfast

items like boiled eggs, a low sugar granola bar with nuts and seeds, a whole grain sandwich with a nut/seed butter or even a glass of milk will allow them to have better concentration and prevent obesity. Also, eating together as a family and without television or electronics helps to maintain that strong bond between the parent and the child.

Family dinners are a great time to share your values and traditions over good food. Talking about the dangers of vaping and cyberbullying are easier to talk about over a family meal!

• Lastly, but most importantly, don’t forget about sleep! Quality sleep has been linked to better attention, behavior, learning, health and overall happiness. The American Academy of Pediatrics, a team of experts in the area of pediatrics and sleep have recommended no screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime, not having televisions, computers or other screens in the child’s bedroom and keeping bedtime routines. The average sleep requirement for a preschooler is between 10-13 hours, for the elementary child, between 9-12 hours, and 8-10 hours for the middle and high schoolers.

I know this is not the checklist you may have expected with backpacks, lunch boxes, pencils, books, etc. but I feel these components are more important to the success of your child in school and to happiness for life. Have a safe and wonderful school year!

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