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Richard Walker, a professor of geography at UC Berkeley, has put into historical perspective the mythology and current reality of rising inequality fueled by the tech economy in his new book, Pictures of a Gone City: Tech and the Dark Side of Prosperity in the San Francisco Bay Area. Walker gives us an economic analysis of how the latest boom has affected our metroregion and helped make California one of the top economic powers on the planet.

The brilliance of the work, his economic, political and social analysis, is based in everyday language. Walker also does not shy away from naming capitalism and the “profit at all cost” motivations that even the new generation of tech entrepreneurs cannot escape.

One of the insights graphically illustrated for North Bay residents is just how small the tech sector really is in relation to other Bay Area powerhouse industries— healthcare, education, finance, real estate, hospitality/food service and

government—that many of our neighbors work in and brave two- or three-hour commutes in order to make a decent salary.

Walker speaks about his new book on Oct. 9 at 7pm at Copperfield’s Books in Santa Rosa. Anyone who cares about the rapid growth of inequality, gentrification and the affordablehousing and environmental crisis in the Bay Area—and what is in store for our next generation—should attend. More important, read this book.

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Last week’s cover story on Yarrow Kubrin contained a couple of reporting errors. Kubrin lives in San Francisco, not Sonoma County. He spent six months in jail, not one year. And he was released in 2015, not 2017. Also, last week’s Upfront section moronically misspelled the name of the Marin County Public Defender: it’s Jose Varela, not Varala. Pardon us, we are mere humans.

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During the 1860s and 1870s, Scottish immigrant to the Bay Area James Ross established a small port called Ross Landing, which grew into a rough-and-tumble region catering to boaters and lumber workers who consumed lots of alcohol in the local saloons. Today it’s what peaceful residential region of Marin County?

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During the first seven months of its life, the calf of what animal drinks about 110 gallons of milk every day?

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Every country has a short letter code; for example, the United Kingdom is GB. What three European country codes are D, E and F?

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Congratulations to the Oakland A’s, who made it to the baseball wild card playoff game this year. During what three consecutive seasons did the A’s win the World Series?

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These hats are identified with the name of one Latin American country, although they’ve been made historically in another country. What are they, usually made where?

BONUS QUESTION: What series of human interactions have been played from 776 B.C. through A.D. 393, and from 1896 until the present?

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Heroes &Zeroes

By Nikki Silverstein

As someone who frequently pulls ticks off my dogs after hikes in the Marin Headlands, I’m a bit freaked out about Lyme disease.

Don’t fool yourself into believing Lyme exists only on the East Coast, because infected, bloodsucking ticks reside right here. To help us understand the risk, prevention and treatment of Lyme disease, the Bay Area Lyme Foundation presents “Lunch. Learn. Lyme,” moderated by ABC7 News anchor Cheryl Jennings.

The fundraiser features a panel of speakers, including research scientist Dan Salkeld, whose postdoctoral work has focused extensively on Lyme disease in the woodland communities of California; Sunjya Schweig, MD, an expert in complex chronic illnesses; and Corte Madera resident Kirsten Stein, who became disabled from Lyme nine years ago. Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon, Oct. 11. For tickets, visit balymef.ejoinme.org/lunchlearnlyme.

It was hard to pick the Zero this week. We considered the assault and robbery of an 81-year-old woman at a San Rafael bowling alley and the perv who masturbated in front of two coeds at Dominican University. (Kudos to San Rafael’s finest for arresting both perpetrators.) But the loser this week is a health threat provided to us by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Yes, the folks tasked with our protection have hatched a plan to let some Marin residents go hungry, namely immigrants. Under a new DHS proposal, all “aliens” must establish that they are not likely to become a public charge at any time.

Basically, it requires that immigrants may not depend on public resources, including the federal CalFresh food program, even though one in five Marin residents qualifies for nutritional assistance. Our immigrant residents are at risk, and it’s our responsibility to speak out. Call your congressperson and submit comments on this proposed rule, DHS Docket Number USCIS-2010-0012, by visiting regulations.gov.

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Upfront Huffman denies any suggestion that he’s no friend of the tule elk.

Horns of Plenty

Huffman’s controversial elk bill passes the House—plus a whole bunch of new state laws got signed last week

By Tom Gogola

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ep. Jared Huffman’s contentious bill to provide Point Reyes National Seashore ranchers with 20-year leases sailed through the House of Representatives last week with nary a no vote.

The bill was met with bristling pushback from the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), which issued a statement

highlighting the leases’ potential negative impact on the tule elk who populate the pristine peninsula.

“The House of Representatives rammed through legislation today that would allow hunting or eviction of native tule elk” from the park, says CBD spokesman Jeff Miller. “This shortsighted bill endangers hundreds of elk while handing control of irreplaceable coastal open space over to private interests.”

Huffman gets lots of cred in the environmental community for his eco-sensitive legislative emphasis; he’s the second-ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Natural Resources, and told the Pac Sun a couple of months ago that his abiding ambition is to eventually chair that committee.

The leases will keep Pt. Reyes ranchers a part of California’s robust agriculture-and-ranching sector and

Ticket to Tide State Sen. Mike McGuire’s been a reliable advocate for the state’s fishermen and a proponent of reform in the way fisheries are managed—he’s called for more flexibility and “real time” management of seasonal landings— and last week Gov. Brown signed a McGuire bill that sets out to streamline the tedious and timeconsuming filing of paper “fish tickets” by commercial anglers.

The current California law authorizes the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

(DFW) to accept the fish tickets— the official nomenclature is “fish landing receipts”—twice a month, in paper form only, and submitted via the U.S. mail. That’s a hassle.

McGuire’s bill, SB 269, paves the way for the DFW to accept electronic fish tickets from the fleet and move away from a process he describes as burdensome, inefficient and antiquated, and which “prevents a shift to more real-time management of fisheries—which is critically needed.”

Trafficking Jammed As of next year, transit employees in bus, train or light-rail operations will be required to undergo a minimum of 20 minutes in human-trafficking training, thanks to a bill sponsored by San Jose Assemblymember Ash Kalra and signed by Gov. Brown last week.

Kalra’s bill, AB 2034, was modeled on a 2015 program implemented at the Santa Clara County Valley Transit Authority. The training was cited by bus driver Tim Watson when he encountered a childabduction in process while on the job.

California is known to lead the nation on numerous fronts, whether it’s medical cannabis, moneybail reform or carbon-emissions legislation. Alas, it also leads the nation in reported cases of human trafficking. In 2016, there were 1,331 reported cases, most of them sex trafficking cases; 147 were labor trafficking cases; another 50 or so involved sex-and-labor trafficking.

Foul stuff. “Many human trafficking victims are hidden in plain sight along the state’s transportation routes,” says Kalra’s office in a statement.

Jeanne Belding, communications specialist with the SMART train, says the railroad’s totally onboard with the law. “Safety is our top priority, and we will certainly comply with this new legislation.

Our safety team will take the lead internally to determine what additional efforts may be needed and work to make that happen in conjunction with the new law.”

Privacy, Right?

Thanks to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Gov. Brown signed a bill last week that sets out

California is known to lead the nation on numerous fronts, whether it’s medical cannabis, money-bail reform or carbon-emissions legislation.

Alas, it also leads the nation in reported cases of human trafficking. to protect the privacy of hotel guests and private-bus passengers.

The California Trust Act, SB 1194, was prompted after hotel workers in Washington and Arizona disclosed the personal information of guests to federal immigration officials, leading to arrests and deportation. Motel 6 was sued by the state of Washington after it was revealed that paranoid xenophobes employed by the budget chain had released personal information of more than 9,000 guests. The American Civil Liberties Union of California sponsored SB 1194.

Brown also signed a bill last week sponsored by San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu that will allow immigrants who file crime-victim reports or who seek to represent the interests of their children in court proceedings, can do so anonymously. It’s a particularly acute issue in California, says Chiu in a statement, given that minors with undocumented parents represent 12 percent of schoolchildren in the state.

Masters’ Plan Jarvis Jay Masters has a new potential advocate for his freedom in Oprah Winfrey. The condemned Buddhist-author has been on San Quentin’s death row for decades and claims he is innocent of the capital crime that landed him there.

His jailhouse books have been embraced by American Buddhist Pema Chödrön, and last week the Campaign to Free Jarvis Masters reported that Winfrey had sent a letter of support to Masters’ legal team, asking what she could do to help get the word out about his case.

Winfrey first heard of Masters through Chödrön, who shared copies of Masters’ books with the billionaire superstar. Chödrön also wrote a fresh letter in support of Masters’ release from prison, on Sept. 22.

She’s known Masters for 25 years and writes, “I can say without exaggerating that he is one of the finest, most ethical [and] compassionate men that I have ever met.”

Cal Fire Call for Grants This week, the region remembers the fires that tore through the region beginning on the evening of Oct. 8, 2017, and our sister publication to the north, the Bohemian, has devoted its entire issue to reflecting on the anniversary and charting a what’snext course. Marin’s had a couple of brushes with the flames this year— Black Mountain, Samuel Taylor State Park—and this week Cal Fire announced that $155 million is available for forest health programs and fire prevention programs.

The grant programs, says Cal Fire in a release, are part of the California Climate investments, the statewide program that uses cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions along with goosing the state economy and improving the public’s health—and the environmental health of the state.

Earlier this year, Gov. Brown pushed out a forest-management executive order which also helped lay the groundwork for this round of grants. Y

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make good on a handshake promise made by former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to protect the legacy ranchers as the Drakes Bay Oyster Company was being evicted from the park several years ago.

Huffman’s office is usually pretty quick with the press release announcing his latest legislative success story (or blistering denouncement of Donald Trump), but that was not the case with the passage of HR 6687 on Sept. 26, which was co-sponsored by Utah Republican Rob Bishop.

Among other non-Huffmanesque qualities, Bishop called for the elimination of the Endangered Species Act, while munching on a proverbial elk-burger. Point Reyes National Seashore is the only federal park in the land that hosts a population of tule elk.

Indeed, Huffman’s office sent out a bunch of press releases last week, including an eco-friendly push to get House Speaker Paul Ryan to reauthorize the Land & Water Conservation Fund, which is set to expire and which, as Huffman notes, “has helped preserve public lands in my district and across the country, and provided outdoor recreation opportunities for generations of Americans.” No such release attended the House vote on the rancher bill—and if there was, the Pacific Sun didn’t receive it.

Meanwhile, the California Farm Bureau Federation and the Western Growers met in Sacramento on Oct. 2 to rap about issues near and dear to the state’s agricultural sector: water, immigration, trade, pestilence, etc. The state reports that ranchers and farmers in the state last year posted $50.1 billion in cash receipts, which accounts for about 13 percent of all national production in the farming-and-ranching sector.

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A mother and son discuss their late husband/father who had transitioned to a female identity in the Canadian short ‘Silvia in the Waves.’

Feast of Film

Mill Valley Film Festival offers a buffet of stars and screenings

By David Templeton

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o a vast number of local film fans, the annual Mill Valley Film Festival is like a 10-day-long Roman feast, a cinematic bacchanal in which roasted pigs and hand-peeled grapes have been metaphorically substituted with movies, movies and more movies.

Running through mid-October, the 2018 MVFF—now in its 41st

year—will screen more than 200 movies on eight different screens at four separate locations peppered between Mill Valley and San Rafael.

That’s a feast in anyone’s book.

And for what it’s worth, regular attendees of the festival’s many after-parties and receptions and galas know there is actual food and drink at the feast, served up with lavish style in the company of

certified movie stars like this year’s special guests Rosamund Pike, Alfonso Cuarón, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Richard E. Grant and others.

But to a significant number of other film fans, the MVFF is less of a buffet, a banquet or a smorgasbord than it is a straight-up film fan’s treasure hunt.

To such folks, the annual event is a daredevil’s adventure. It’s an epic,

10-day-long, Indiana Jones–level feat of fearless, pulse-pounding, moviewatching thrills and chills, each new day seasoned from start to finish with little movie-making gems and unsung cinematic jewels. Many of the films are tucked away in the crevices and corners of the festival’s massive schedule and guidebook.

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says Zoe Elton, MVFF’s director of programming. “And I personally love it when people say that what they love about our festival is discovering movies they’d never have had a chance to see anywhere else. It’s for those people that we spend a year searching the world, literally, for little treasures and priceless discoveries.

“But with so much good stuff packed into the festival’s 10 days, you really do have to do a bit of digging sometimes to find all of those riches.”

Some events and screenings, of course, are hard to miss. It doesn’t take much excavation to uncover the fact that the MVFF’s opening night on Thursday, Oct. 4, includes Oscar-chasing, big-screen star vehicles like Rosamund Pike’s Private War and Viggo Mortensen’s Green

Book. Or that closing night, Oct. 14, will bring director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) with his new film If Beale Street Could Talk. Or that Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano will be spotlighting their new film, Wildlife, on Oct. 5, and Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) will be present the next day for a special presentation of his new drama with Steve Carell, Beautiful Boy. Those are just some of this year’s big events, and are easy enough to discover (if not so easy to score tickets to). According to Elton, many regular MVFF attendees pick up a program guide early and pore over it like a treasure map, making notes and dog-earing pages.

“That’s the best way to find the secret little films that get less fanfare than some of the bigger releases,” Elton says. “Some people know what they’re looking for, and they scan the program, or the website, looking for certain keywords.

Some people focus on foreign films, films from specific countries, or films directed by women, or documentaries about specific subjects, or movies with a certain point of view.”

Among this year’s hidden treasures, Elton points out, is a film about an actual treasure hunt.

The Lost City of the Monkey God is a documentary by director Bill Benenson, and follows a team of scientists and adventurers— including bestselling author Richard Preston (The Hot Zone) on a real-life quest to find a fabled Mayan city in the jungles of Honduras.

Other easy-to-overlook goodies include the festival’s many short films.

From Mexico, Mon Amor is a family-friendly collection of shorts featuring both live-action and animated storytelling.

The festival’s 5@5 series is a daily showcase of shorts curated along themes, including Boho Dance, a selection of films by women filmmakers from the United States, Switzerland, Iran and Canada.

Another 5@5 entry is The Way It Is, a grouping of films by teen filmmakers, many from the Bay Area.

Fans of legendary folk singer Holly Near will be pleased to find Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives, a documentary by director Jim Brown, exploring the life and activism of Near, as described by onscreen “witnesses” Jane Fonda, Harry Belafonte, Gloria Steinem and others (see Music, p15). »10 Of course, some treasures

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are harder to find than others, and some don’t appear in the printed program guide at all.

“We just added a new film an hour ago,” says Elton, “and since the program has been out for a couple of weeks already, it’ll take a little extra work for people to find out about it. There are a few films that show up off-the-radar like that, every year. So we do email blasts, we use social media, and we have an audience who know to watch out for last-minute, after-the-fact discoveries, and to be checking the website often.”

That new film she just added? It’s The Biggest Little Farm, directed by John Chester. “It played at Toronto and Telluride,” says Elton. “It’s a film about a couple from Los Angeles who, when they have to move out of their apartment—because they have a dog they love who barks too much— decide to create a sustainable farm in the country. He’s a filmmaker, she’s a foodie, and what they create with this farm is delightful and surprising and so inspiring.”

For the full current schedule visit MVFF.org, or pick up a copy of the program guide at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, and the Chamber of Commerce in Mill Valley. Y

Showtimes Here are the wheres and whens of several films mentioned in this piece, for ease of treasure-hunting.

The Lost City of the Monkey God Monday, Oct. 8, 8:45pm, Sequoia Theater, Mill Valley; Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6:15pm, Century Larkspur From Mexico, Mon Amor Sunday, Oct. 7, 1:30pm, Rafael Film Center; Thursday, Oct. 11, 10:30am, Century Larkspur Boho Dance Thursday, Oct. 11, 9:15pm, Rafael Film Center; Friday, Oct. 12, 6:15pm, Century Larkspur The Way It Is Sunday, Oct. 7, 11am, Sequoia; Friday, Oct. 12, noon, Century Larkspur Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Sunday, Oct. 7, 3pm, Sequoia; Monday, Oct. 8, 3:15pm, Rafael Film Center The Biggest Little Farm Sunday, Oct. 14, 11:15am, Rafael Film Center

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Acclaimed author Andre Dubus III reads from his new novel, ‘Gone So Long,’ on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Book Passage in Corte Madera. See Readings, p23.

Nonprofit visual arts organization Marin Open Studios is marking two and a half decades of championing the Marin art community through engaging events such as the annual springtime open studios tour that brings art lovers into the working studios of dozens of local artisans. This week, the group holds the ‘Marin Open Studios 25th Anniversary Group Exhibition,’ featuring art from 22 painters, photographers, sculptors and others to commemorate the occasion, an the public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste. 200, Novato. 5:30pm. Free. 415.464.2500.

SAN ANSELMO

North Bay Broadway Local nonprofit performers Marin Musical Theatre Company has sung and danced its way into the community’s heart with spirited productions and community workshops featuring professional and amateur actors sharing their talents. This week, the company holds its annual Broadway Cabaret fundraiser to support their endeavors, featuring director Jenny Boynton, choreographer Katie Wickes and music director Jake Gale leading a cast of dozens in two evenings of music, wine and silent auctions on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5–6, at the Playhouse, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 7pm. $30 and up. marinmusicals.org.

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Showing Force Several Bay Area stars and Throckmorton Theatre artists in residence share the stage and strut their stuff in the inaugural Force of Talent performance showcase this week. Award-winning choreographer Nicole Helfer, Throckmorton musical director and vocalist Carl Pantle, Throckmorton director of theater programs Amy Marie Haven and several other talented folks come together for an evening of song, dance, drama and comedy that aims to engage the community and highlight the theater’s season of performances on Friday, Oct. 5, at Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 7:30pm. Free. 415.383.9600.

POINT REYES STATION

Love & Dissonance Berkeley artist and graphic designer Dorothy Nissen translates the chaotic nature of the modern world into wildly imaginative paintings, prints, etchings, installations, altered books and more. Her latest exhibit, ‘Sign Me Up for Treason,’ is a personal and profound collection of art that was conceived and created amid the turmoil of the last year and half of American politics. Nissen’s work joins an interdisciplinary installation from Point Guild collective and a showing of several large-scale portraits of Robin Williams by Xander WeaverScull at an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Gallery Route One, 11101 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 3pm. Free. 415.663.1347.

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Marty Balin had a voice for the ages. Sigh.

ARTS

Count on Me

Marty Balin and the 25-year dream By Tom Gogola

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t was a gloomy Monday morning along the Marin Coast as I made my way north to the Santa Rosa mothership, flipping the radio dial and sipping coffee as I thought about the week ahead. I stopped scanning the airwaves at the sound of a very familiar song which I’ve loved forever—“Comin’ Back to Me,” from the 1967 Jefferson Airplane masterpiece Surrealistic Pillow.

That’s how I heard that Marty Balin died over the weekend, at age 76. “Aw, man,” I thought as the tune drifted out the speakers, then ended, and the DJ came on with the news.

My father and I never agreed on much, but we always agreed that

Balin had one of the greatest male voices in modern rock. To my ears, he’s up there with Peter Gabriel and Van Morrison as far as first-tier rock voices go.

The old man was a big fan of the Marty Balin solo stuff—“Dreams,” “Atlanta Lady,” “Miracles”—songs that have been on my YouTube rotation in recent months, and as I write this appreciation of his life well-lived.

Balin’s voice was uncannily vulnerable and powerful all at once, a high tenor with a sort of slinky grain to it that was always unmistakably Balin—never reedy or shrill, always soulful. His voice could set a mood, and the mood

was decidedly California chill underscored by a wistful affect that wasn’t so much bone-chilling as heart-stirring.

In his passing, my memorial to Marty Balin, and the Jefferson Airplane, is a memorial of gratitude—as I literally have the band to thank for helping me find my way to Bolinas almost five years ago now. In 1987, I was a college student deeply invested in the 1960s counterculture, and one summer afternoon in the college library I picked out a collection of essays from Rolling Stone. One of the selections was about the Jefferson Airplane, who bought a house in Bolinas way back when—still

known as “the Airplane house” in town.

The essay talked about this funky little place the hippies had taken over and mentioned the whole legendary Bolinas business about how the town had removed all the state road signage that would lead you there.

“That’s the place for me,” I thought, and always kept a vision of Bolinas in mind. As the years went by, I never thought I’d make it there—“A transparent dream beneath an occasional sigh / Most of the time I just let it go by.”

But on Jan. 24, 2014, through a combination of happenstance, luck and connections through friends, I arrived in Bolinas. I was broke, homeless and without a job.

Do you believe in miracles?

So do I. Four days later, I had a home, a job—and a dream had come true that I’d held on to for more than 25 years Thanks, Marty. Y

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Terrapin Crossroads, the Best Place to Dance, also takes important causes to heart, and hosted a fundraiser after last year’s fires.

ARTS & CULTURE Best Art Festival Sausalito Art Festival

Best Art Gallery Art Works Downtown

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Best Art Studio Studio4Art

Best Ballet Company Marin Ballet

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Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!

Best Cover Band Petty Theft

Best Dance Studio Love2Dance

Best Festival Fairfax Festival

Best Film Festival Mill Valley Film Festival

Best Indie Filmmaker Gary Yost

Best Media

Best Charity Event

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Best Movie Theater Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center

Best Museum Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

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Best Music Festival Fairfax Festival

Best Music Venue

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Best Outdoor Art Event Sausalito Art Festival

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Best Used Bookstore Marin!

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Fairfax Festival

Best Outdoor Music Venue Rancho Nicasio Bar & Restaurant

Marin Theatre Company

Best Performing Dance Company Love2Dance

Best Place to Dance Terrapin Crossroads

Best Theater Company Marin Theatre Company

Best Videographer Gary Yost

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The Biggest Little Bookstore in the Universe

1611 4th Street, San Rafael 415.482.0550 reboundbookstore.com

RileyStreet Art Supply, Marin’s Best Art Supply Store, offers a large selection of art supplies, art classes for all ages and supports budding artists by displaying their work.

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Best Car Audio

RileyStreet Art Supply

City Car Radio

Best Attorney

Best Chamber of Commerce

Roger M. Vosburg

Best Auto Body Repair

San Rafael

Blake’s Auto Body

Best Clothing Store—Men’s

Best Auto Dealer (new)

Gene Hiller: Fine Menswear

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Best Auto Dealer (used) Toyota Marin

Best Auto Detailing

Best Clothing Store—Women’s The Store

Matt & Jeff’s Car Wash & Detail Center

Best Consignment Store

Best Auto Repair

Knimble

Easy Automotive

Best Consumer Bank

Best Barber

Bank of Marin

Barber Lane

Best Body Art Place (tattoo, piercing, etc.)

Spider Murphy’s Tattoo

Best Bookstore (new) Book Passage

Best Bookstore (used) Rebound Bookstore

Best Business Bank Bank of Marin

Best Camera/ Photography Store Seawood Photo

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Best Costume/ Festival Apparel Shop The Belrose

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Redwood Credit Union

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Best Culinary Store

Many new menu items, including Gluten Free Beer

Best Credit Union

Dvorson’s Restaurant Supply

Best Digital Creative Services Anna Trueman, Lotus Live Design & Social Media

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Miracle Mile Cafe

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Best Eco-Conscious Business Bellam Self Storage & Boxes

Best Ethnic Market Mi Pueblo

Best Event Production Services Company Steve Restivo Event Services

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Best Florist Mill Valley Flowers

Best Framing Shop Ringseis Designs

Best Furniture/ Home Furnishings Sunrise Home

Best Gift Shop Columbine

Best Fashion Jewelry Store

Best Grocery Store

Marin Jewelers Guild

Best Home Audio

Best Financial Advisor

World of Sound

Andrei Jigalin, Alpha Wealth Management & Planning

Mollie Stone’s Markets

Best Hotel/Resort Cavallo Point

Best Fine Jewelry Store

Best Hydroponic Supply Store

Sofia Jewelry

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Thank You. I wish to thank all of my patients who enabled me to be selected by the Pacific Sun in their Best of Marin program as the Best Primary Care Physician for the second year in a row. All of us—office manager, Judy; nurse practicioner, Debbie; office nurse, Lizzie, and most of all, I am grateful for the honor.

Voted Best Orthodontist!

Free Consultation incl. X-ray & Photos

It’s been a privilege over my long career to participate in the Marin medical community and the patients we serve.

I currently am the chairman of the Department of Family Practices at Marin General Hospital.

In addition, I am proud to say that I am very involved with the Meritage Medical Network and currently I am running for re-election to their board of directors.

In these ways I am happy to give back the support that I have enjoyed from all of you for many years.

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Best Judge Roy O. Chernus

Best Law Firm Kelley & Farren, LLP

Best Local Food Product

Best New Retail Business (opened in 2017) Baba Yaga

Best Nonprofit Whistlestop

Best Optical Store

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

20/20 Optical

Best Locally Made Retail Product

Gadget Pro

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Best Motorcycle/ Scooter Shop Motopia

Best Musical Instruments Store The Magic Flute

Best Natural Foods Store Good Earth Natural Foods

Best Phone Repair Best Pipe Shop Telford’s Pipe & Cigar

Best Psychic/ Medium Kay Fahlstrom

Best Record/CD Store Mill Valley Music

Best Recycling Center Marin Sanitary Service

The Place for Summer Fun!

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Best Senior Living Facility The Redwoods

Best Senior Services Whistlestop

Best Shoe Store San Francisco Running Company

Best Tire Shop Cains Tire

Best Tow Service Redhill Towing & Auto Repair

Best Town Other Than Your Own

Best Travel Agency Dimensions in Travel

Best Vape Shop The Mighty Quinn

Best Vintage Clothing Store Baba Yaga

FAMILY Best Animal Adoption Center Marin Humane

Best Animal Hospital

Larkspur

San Marin Animal Hospital

Best Transportation

Best Baby Gift Store

SMART Train

Secret Garden

Lily O’Brien

Rick Hanson banters with his son Forrest; the two co-wrote the recently released book ‘Resilient.’

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Receiving the award for Best Toy Store, Five Little Monkeys is the place to go for toys, books, puzzles and more for kids ages 1–13.

Best Children’s Camp Osher Marin JCC

Best Child Care Center Miss Sandie’s School

Best Children’s Clothing Store Play It Again Kids

Best Children’s Consignment Store SeeSaw Children’s Consignment Shop

Best Children’s Educational Center Bay Area Discovery Museum

Best Children’s Indoor Sports Center Novato Gymnastics Center

Best Children’s Museum Bay Area Discovery Museum

Best Child-Friendly Restaurant Terrapin Crossroads

Best College College of Marin

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Best Dog Park Mill Valley Dog Park

Best Hobby Shop Gamescape North

Best Kennel Alpha Dog

Best Pet Boutique Dogville

Best Pet Day Care Camp K-9 of Marin

Best Pet/Feed Store Pet Food Express

Best Pet Groomer TIM WALSH BUILDERS, Inc. A FULL-SERVICE REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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Best Bike Route/Trail China Camp State Park

Best Bike Shop Mike’s Bikes

Best Boating Company West Marine

Best Cycling Event Marin Century

Best Place for a Children’s Party

Best Gym

Love2Dance

Best Preschool Miss Sandie’s School (K-12)

Mark Day School

Best Public School (K-12)

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Doggie Styles

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FITNESS & RECREATION

Hidden Valley Elementary School

Best Toy Store

FITNESS SF

Best Health Club Body Kinetics

Best Hiking Trail Dipsea

Best Horseback Riding Company Five Brooks Ranch

Best Martial Arts School

Five Little Monkeys

Marin Mixed Martial Arts

Best Veterinary Services

Best Outdoor Adventure Tour

The Country Vet

Sea Trek

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Best Tennis Club

Best Bartender

Mt. Tam Racquet Club

Niki Scioli, McInnis Park Club Restaurant

Best Water Sports Best Park/Open Space

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China Camp State Park

Company

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101 Surf Sports

Pig in a Pickle

Any Mountain

Best Yoga Studio

Best Personal Trainer

Best Sport Fishing Charter Company

YogaWorks, Mill Valley

Best Beach Restaurant

Michael Krick, KrickFit

The Salty Lady

FOOD & DRINK Best Bakery/Cafe

Best Pilates Studio

Best Surf Shop

Body Kinetics

Proof Lab

Rustic Bakery

Best Skate Shop

Best Swimming Pool

Best Bar

Proof Lab

Osher Marin JCC

Bungalow 44

Sand Dollar Restaurant

Best Breakfast Comforts

Best Brew Pub Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Best Auto Dealer USED CARS

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Best Chocolatier

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Best Dining after 10pm

Pick Me Up Chocolate

Marin Joe’s

Best Cocktails Best Brunch Half Day Cafe

Best Burger Phyllis’ Giant Burgers

Best Burrito High Tech Burrito

Best Cafe/ Coffeehouse

Best Dive Bar

Buckeye Roadhouse

Silver Peso

Best Craft Brew

Equator Coffees & Teas

Event

Best Farmers’ Market

Best Caterer

Fairfax Brewfest

Marin Farmers’ Market

Stacy Scott Caterers

Best CSA (Community

Best Food Truck

Best Cheese Shop

Supported Agriculture)

Johnny Doughnuts

Fisher's Cheese + Wine

Table Top Farm

Best Chef

Best Deli

Left Bank Brasserie

Heidi Krahling, Insalata’s

Louie’s Deli Café

Best Frozen Yogurt

Best Butcher Shop

Best Chinese

Best Diner

Belcampo

Lam’s Kitchen

Shoreline Coffee Shop

Best Business Lunch Buckeye Roadhouse

Best French

Woody’s Yogurt Place

Best Gluten-Free Menu Options

Equator Coffees & Teas, a winner in two categories, was founded by Brooke McDonnell (left) and her partner Helen Russell.

Miracle Mile Café

Best Happy Hour Hilltop 1892

Best Ice Cream Fairfax Scoop

Best Indian Lotus Cuisine of India

Best Italian La Toscana

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Best Latin American Sol Food

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Best Cleaning Service

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Best Mediterranean

Best Pizza

Insalata’s

Pizza Antica

Best Mexican

Best Place for Oysters

Saylor’s Restaurant and Bar

Best Micro-brew Degree

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M.A. Film Studies Grow and explore.

Study and appreciate film on a new level. Intensive study in film making practices, and overviews of key concepts and film theorists.

Info Session Sunday, October 14

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. (before Tokyo Story) Ives Hall 101, SSU

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Marin Brewing Company

Best Natural/ Sustainable Restaurant Cafe del Soul

Best New Restaurant (opened in 2017)

Madcap

Best New Winery (less than one year)

Backstage Winery

Best Outdoor Dining Sam’s Anchor Cafe

The Marshall Store

Best Restaurant El Paseo

Best Restaurant with a View Hilltop 1892

Best Sandwich Shop Michael’s Sourdough

Best Seafood Fish Restaurant

Best Server Ali Askin, McInnis Park Club Restaurant

Best Sommelier Erick Hendricks, Hilltop 1892

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Third Year in a Row! Voted best surgeons in Marin!

Dr. Hvistendahl & Dr. Poulos 40 Yrs. + Combined Experience Specializing in Mommy Makeover, Body Contouring & QuickLift.

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Best Sports Bar

Best Wine Bar

Flatiron

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Best Spot to Dine Solo

Best Wine Event

Marin Joe’s

Best Tea Shop/Cafe Wu Wei Tea Temple

Best Thai

Tiburon Wine Festival

Best Wine List Incavo Wine Lounge & Collective

My Thai Restaurant

Best Winetasting Room

Best Vegetarian

Mantra Wines

Cafe del Soul

Best Vietnamese

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Best Acupuncturist

Best Waterfront Restaurant

Karen Reynolds

Best Allergist

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Trek Winery

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Best Dentist

Best Endodontist

Roni Dawn Douglas, DDS

Darron Rishwain, DDS

Best Dermatologist

Best ER Doctor

Southern Marin Dermatology

Jeffrey Jim Dietz, Marin General Practice

Best Esthetician

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Evo Spa

Beauty Salon

Best Eyelash Extensions and/or Brow Enhancements

Milvali Salon & Cosmetics

Gloss Beauty

Best Facial Evo Spa

Best Ear, Nose & Throat Physician

Best Esthetic Dentist

Best Family Practitioner

Romeo Agbayani Jr., MD

James A. McDowell, DDS

Curtis F. Robinson, MD

Best General Practice Physician Barry S. Landfield, MD

Best Hair Salon D&O Salon

Best Heart Surgeon Joel Sklar, MD

A variety of herbs are used in the products offered at Gathering Thyme, an independent, women-owned store crowned Best Holistic Herbal Shop.

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Best Marriage & Family Therapist Alane Freund, LMFT Lic. LMFT36077

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Best Holistic Health Center Preventative Medical Center of Marin

Best Holistic Herbal Shop Gathering Thyme

Best Holistic Practitioner

Best Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Kathy Jarosz

Best Local Hospital Marin General

Best Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Kim Peirano, LAc, Lion’s Heart Wellness

Alane Freund, LMFT, Heart & Mind Equine

Best Internal Medicine Physician

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Dr. Elizabeth Lowe, MD

Best Laser Surgery Center Bay Area Laser Cosmetic Surgery Center

Best Lasik Eye Surgery Marin Eyes

Evo Spa

Best Midwife Diane Holzer

Best Nail Services Lavande

Best OB/GYN David B. Galland, MD

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We treat every patient like they’re part of our family… because we love your smile!

Roni Dawn Douglas, DDS

(415) 491-1662

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Dr. Adam Nelson, MD

Best Psychologist Dr. Julie Nicholson

Best Oncologist

Best Pediatrician

Jennifer Lucas, MD

Jeanette White, MD, PhD, FAAP

Best Ophthalmologist Robert R. Anderson, MD

Best Pharmacy

Best Oral Surgeon

Jack’s Drug Store & Medical Supplies

Louie R. Limchayseng, MD

Best Physical

Best Rehabilitation

Best Sports Medicine Sports Massage Marin

Best Spray Tan Evo Spa

Center

Best Urgent Care Center

Serenity Knolls

Golden Gate Urgent Care

Best Retreat Center Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Best Waxing Studio Lavande

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Best Orthodontist

Therapist

Best Spa

Dr. Don L. Wilson

Katherine Manning, Marin Physical Therapy

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Best Appliance Repair

Best Spa/Hot Tub

Martin & Harris

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Best Plastic Surgeon

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Best Architect

Brian W. Su, MD

Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl

Creative Energy

Crome Architecture

Best Orthopedic

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Holly Near’s values, musical and otherwise, continue to inspire with new film.

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By Charlie Swanson

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fter more than 50 years of art and activism, songwriter, social pioneer and longtime Sonoma County resident Holly Near is now the subject of a new feature-length documentary, Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives, that premieres on Oct. 7, followed by Near performing in concert as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival.

Directed by veteran filmmaker Jim Brown, Singing for Our Lives details Near’s career as a folk singer and her work as an advocate for peace and activist for social justice.

“I had apparently more archival material than any artist he’s worked with,” says Near of Brown’s film.

“Little did I know what a hoarder I was, I guess.”

Singing for Our Lives is comprised of Near’s collection of footage and recordings, interviews with contemporaries like Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, and a

live concert filmed at Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage. Throughout it all, Near’s work in several social endeavors highlights her ability to inspire peace, justice, feminism and multicultural consciousness. “[Brown] did exactly what we all hoped he would do, and that was have people viewing the film understand a bigger context, that I was part of social-change movements, and they were part of me,” Near says.

Born in Ukiah in 1949, Near was heavily influenced by the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, and her folk music quickly took on those values.

Her life in music includes traveling with Fonda and Donald Sutherland on the Free the Army Tour in Vietnam in 1971, singing at events like the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979 and being an outspoken proponent of feminist and women’s movements up to this day.

Earlier this year, Near spoke to several contemporary social issues

ranging from domestic violence and flood destruction in Puerto Rico on her new album, 2018, featuring Tammy Hall on piano, Jan Martinelli on bass and Nina Gerber on guitar.

“I’m very pleased with it,” she says.

“It’s very direct, which seems like the right thing to do in these times.”

With the new documentary, Near has a chance to speak to a new generation of progressive-minded individuals. “This is an interesting time, and anybody who thinks what’s going to happen in the next six months to two years isn’t going to affect them is living in a dream world, regardless of your political party.”

‘Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives’ screens on Sunday, Oct. 7, at Cinearts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 3pm. Near then performs in concert at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 6:30pm.

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Bradley Cooper swills a lot of booze, and Lady Gaga stands by her man in the remade ‘Star Is Born.’

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Edge of Glory

Lady Gaga stars as Bradley Cooper stumbles

By Richard von Busack

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ow over-the-moon you are about A Star Is Born depends on how gaga you are about Lady Gaga. The likely winner of the next Best Actress Oscar isn’t at all bad. She acquits herself. We can believe Gaga as a nobody, whose Ally is told by music executives that her nose is too big, stalemating her career. Despite her interestingly complicated mouth and large hazel eyes, it’s easy enough to believe she has been dismissed as, Her voice is a 10 but her looks are a 3.

Novice director and co-star Bradley Cooper takes a lowkey attack on this thrice-filmed melodrama’s material (the original

Star dates to 1937). As the selfdestructive roots-rocker Jackson Maine, Cooper is generous with his own closeups. He gets decadent fast—crunches pills with his bootheel and drinks whiskey out of the bottle. After a stint in Malibu rehab, he leaps up from the swimming pool water, reborn, showing off a torso worthy of a Renaissance statue.

Cooper tries, with some success, to rejuvenate the material, about a rising star who falls in love with an older legend. She surpasses him, even as he’s pulled down by his substance abuse.

A Star Is Born begins in blackout with the ambient roar and whooping

of a rock show. The camera is almost always on stage with Jackson and Ally, giving us their view. Yet this tale of superstars takes place in a bubble without much entourage.

Honoré de Balzac said that you could tell you were famous when the grocer embraces you, and here a grocery store cashier stops to take a picture of Jackson. We get a better idea of the level of Jackson’s fame than his identity as a musician—his would-be showstopper is a Townes Van Zandt–style song “The Shallows,” accompanied by Ally, whom he pushes in front of a microphone at a giant outdoor concert. (Real talents never need to rehearse.)

We also have a better idea of who Jackson was rather than what he is now. Sam Elliott plays Jackson’s angry off-again, on-again manager (and halfbrother), and provides the decadent storyline of their shared past.

The relatively low budget (under $40 million) must excuse the lack of background, both in the unseen faces of the fans and the confusing geography. No matter who she’s playing, it’s hard to imagine Lady Gaga as anything but a New Yorker.

This East Coast style is reinforced by her slightly shady outer-borough father (Andrew Dice Clay), who works in the livery business with black-suit-clad buddies who fall somewhere between the mobsters in GoodFellas and the Seven Dwarfs.

We’re also seemingly in New York in the first meeting of Jackson and Ally at an East Side drag bar where Cooper stops by chance for a way-home round.

There, he’s dazzled by Ally posing as a drag queen, covering Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” After the show, Ally warbles a cappella in a supermarket parking lot, and Jackson instantly realizes that she’s a major talent.

The love scenes with their halfspoken lines work better than anything in the film. The words between the lovers seem fresh and unscripted. Gaga and Cooper are attractive opposites, short and tall, gruff and femmy; the scenes of his return from rehab are very touching and tentative.

But the music doesn’t stick with you, and as director, Cooper doesn’t seem to have any opinion about whether the evolution of Ally’s sound is good or bad. As Ally gets big enough for Sunset Boulevard billboards, she becomes more artificial, more covered with cosmetics, more built for the gigastage of the L.A. Forum. She is molded by a sinister British record company exec named Rez (Rafi Gavron). As in every musical melodrama, this is the one person in the world who can make or break a singer.

Ally puts up a fight for Jackson— she’s true blue to the end. Cooper credibly shows the humiliations of a hard drinker. But the same problem the film critic Pauline Kael identified in the 1976 version is back: a star who disturbs the faux solemnity of an awards show with a boozed-up scene would end up beloved by nihilists everywhere, not shunned by all. The latest take on A Star Is Born is like movie night at the rehab clinic: all the shame of drunkenness and none of the elation.

‘A Star Is Born’ opens Friday, Oct. 5, at several select theaters in the North Bay.

• Bad Times at the El Royale (R)

By Matthew Stafford

Friday, October 5–Thursday, October 11

BlacKkKlansman (R) • Bullitt (PG) Christopher Robin (PG) • Colette (R)

Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) Bad Times at the El Royale (2:00) Jeff Bridges, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson and other lowlifes gather at a rundown Tahoe casino for a night of secrets and lies.

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 costars as David Duke.

Bullitt (2:15) Classic 1968 thriller stars Steve McQueen as a supercool San Francisco cop on the trail of a rogue mobster; that rollercoaster of a chase scene is a dazzler.

Collette (1:51) Keira Knightley stars as the saucy, pioneering feminist author of fin de siècle Paris.

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.

The Metropolitan Opera: Aida (3:40) Ancient Egypt comes alive in Verdi’s epic tale of love and loss, presented direct from New York in all its high-def, bigscreen glory.

Mill Valley Film Festival The 41st annual cinematic soiree features seminars, workshops, galas, in-person tributes and hundreds of movies from around the globe.

Monsters and Men (1:35) The shooting of an unarmed black man by a white cop is perceived by three very diverse people of color.

Night School (1:51) Comedy stars Kevin Hart as the leader of a group of misfits who take adult ed classes in pursuit of a passing GED. The Nun (1:36) Two Vatican agents take on an evil force inhabiting a cloistered abbey in ever-spooky Romania.

The Dawn Wall (1:40) Nail-biting CGIfree documentary account of two rock climbers’ improbable attempt to scale Yosemite’s sheerly vertical 3,000-foot rock face.

The Old Man & the Gun (1:33) Robert Redford’s final film role as a real-life charismatic 70-something bandit; Sissy Spacek and Tom Waits are along for the ride.

Dr. Who New Season Premiere (1:30) Reboot of the beloved BBC series stars Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor, combating evil with a brand-new posse.

Searching (1:41) Twenty-first century century thriller stars John Cho as a distraught dad who tries to track down his missing daughter through the cookiecrumb clues on her laptop.

Fahrenheit 11/9 (1:13) Rambunctious Michael Moore documentary about the absolutely imperative necessity to get politically involved and the strange new world we awoke to on Nov. 9, 2016.

A Simple Favor (1:56) Twisty postmodern noir stars Anna Kendrick as a suburban mom searching for her mysteriously missing BFF (Blake Lively).

First Man (2:21) Ryan Gosling stars as Neil Armstrong in a first-person account of the seven-year struggle to land a man on the moon.

Smallfoot (1:36) Cartoon comedy about a Yeti community’s astonishment at the discovery of a tiny-toed human being.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (1:30) Slappy and the rest of the ghoulish gang are back just in time for their favorite holiday.

A Star Is Born (2:16) Version four of the romantic tragedy stars Bradley Cooper as a spiraling country music star and Lady Gaga as the ascending nova who loves him.

The Hate U Give (2:12) Acclaimed drama stars Amandla Stenberg as a black teen at a white prep school and the choices she makes after the police shooting of her best friend.

Venom (1:52) Tom Hardy as Marvel Comics’ lethal yet enigmatic superhero; Michelle Williams co-stars.

Hell Fest (1:29) A group of clueless teens are terrorized by a serial killer at a horrorthemed amusement park.

White Boy Rick (1:51) True story of a Detroit police snitch-cum-drug dealer who was abandoned by the system to a life in prison.

• The Dawn Wall (Not Rated) • Dr. Who New Season Premiere

(Not Rated) Fahrenheit 11/9 (R)

• First Man (PG-13) • Goosebumps 2:

Haunted Halloween (PG) • The Hate U Give (PG-13) Hell Fest (R) The House With a Clock in Its Walls (PG)

• The Metropolitan Opera: Aida (Not Rated) Mill Valley Film Festival Mission: Impossible—Fallout (PG-13) • Monsters and Men (R) Night School (PG-13) The Nun (R) • The Old Man & the Gun (PG-13) The Predator (R) Searching (PG-13) A Simple Favor (R) Smallfoot (PG)

A Star Is Born (R)

Venom (PG-13)

White Boy Rick (NR)

Northgate: Thu 7:05, 10:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 5:05 Regency: Sun 7; Tue 2 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20, 4:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20; Sun-Thu 11:35, 2:20, 5, 7:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:20; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20 Rowland: Fri 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:15; Sat-Sun 10:10, 1, 4, 7, 10 Regency: Mon 7 Northgate: Wed-Thu 7:30 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 9:55; Sun-Wed 12:20, 3:30, 6:50 Regency: Fri 12:45, 4, 7:10, 10:15; Sat 4, 7:10, 10:15; Sun-Mon, Thu 12:45, 4; Tue 7:10 Northgate: Thu 7, 10:20 Regency: Thu 7 Rowland: Thu 7, 10:20 Northgate: Thu 5, 7:15, 9:30 Northgate: Thu 7, 10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20; Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:30, 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Rowland: Fri 11, 1:40, 5, 7:50, 10:40; Sat-Sun 11, 2, 4:40, 7:50, 10:45 Lark: Sat 9:55am Regency: Sat 9:55am; Wed 1, 6:30 Runs Oct. 4-14 at the Lark, Larkspur Landing, Rafael and Sequoia; call 877.874.6833 or visit mvff.com for schedule Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 3:25, 6:45, 10:05 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:45, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45; Sun-Thu 11:45, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2, 4:55, 7:40, 10:30 Rowland: Fri 10:45, 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; Sat-Sun 10:30, 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:25, 12:20, 1:45, 2:45, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30, 8:50, 10; Sun-Tue, Thu 11:25, 12:20, 1:45, 2:45, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30; Wed 12:20, 1:45, 2:45, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:20, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:30, 8:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:25 Rowland: Fri 10:50, 1:45, 4:40, 7:30, 10:25; Sat-Sun 10:20, 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:20 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:55; Sun-Wed 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 4:20, 7, 9:30; 3D showtime at 1:55 Rowland: Fri 11:30, 2, 4:45, 7:15, 10; Sat-Sun 10:50, 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:50 Cinema: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:55, 6:40, 9:45; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:55, 6:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 2:10, 5:15, 8:20 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:35; Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35; Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30; Mon-Thu 3:30, 6:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:10; Sun, TueWed 12:30, 3:45, 7; Mon, Thu 12:30, 3:45, 7:10 Rowland: Fri 11:20, 3:10, 7, 10:20; Sat-Sun 10, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:35; Sun-Wed 1:15, 4, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30; Sat-Sun 11, 1:45, 7:15, 10; 3D showtime at 4:30 Northgate: FriWed 12:35, 1:35, 3:35, 4:35, 6:35, 7:35, 9:35, 10:35; 3D showtimes at 11:35, 2:35, 5:35, 8:35 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 7, 9:40; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 7, 9:40; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 7; MonThu 3:45, 7 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:40, 1:30, 2:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10, 10:45; 3D showtimes at 11:45, 5:15, 8 Northgate: Fri-Tue 2:25, 5:10, 7:55, 10:35; Wed 11:40, 2:25, 10:35

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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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Taken to the River The set is the star of the show in ‘River Bride’ By Harry Duke

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arisela Treviño Orta’s River Bride returns to Marin County as the season opener for the College of Marin’s drama program.

Last seen in a bare-bones production in a vacant San Rafael storefront courtesy of Alter Theater, Orta’s play is an interesting combination of a Brazilian folk tale and an M. Night Shyamalan film script by way of a Twilight Zone episode.

The River Bride is set in a small fishing village along the Amazon River. Belmira (Vanessa Lopez), a young village girl, is whiling away the days until her wedding to Duarte (Ricardo May-Tep). She longs to see the ocean and the big city, and sees marriage as way to escape from the village.

While fishing for a catch to serve at the wedding banquet, Duarte and Belmira’s father, Sr. Costa (Deivi Velasquez), find an unconscious man—fully clothed in a Panama suit and with a bandaged head—entangled in their net. They bring him back to their village where, after being revived, he identifies himself as Moises (Justin Marx.) Moises soon sets his eye on Belmira’s older sister Helena (Raysheina de Leon-Ruhs). Helena, at first hesitant and wary of the mysterious Moises, soon finds herself reciprocating his feelings.

Moises wishes to get married immediately—as a matter of fact, he must be married in three days. Helena, however, has always deferred to her younger sister and does not wish to intrude on her day. Belmira, who has

always taken what she wants, soon sees a better opportunity in a life with Moises. She should be careful what she wishes for, as she will indeed soon see the ocean.

It’s a terrific looking and sounding production, with the small studio theater transformed into a riverside village with an eye-popping set design by Ron Krempetz. The theater resonates with the sounds of the river, the nearby jungle and the music of the village, courtesy the design work of Billie Cox. The combination of director Molly Noble’s deliberate pacing and some of the cast’s monotone delivery makes the 80-minute show feel much longer. Sometimes silence is golden, but there are moments in this production where it comes off as leaden. Lopez and Juji Johnson (as the girls’ mother) bring the energy and stand out among the small cast.

The River Bride is a fable about love that, while well-served by the technical elements provided by a traditional theater setting, too often lacks passion.

‘The River Bride’ runs through Oct. 14 at the College of Marin Studio Theatre, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. Friday– Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10– $20. 415.485.9385. pa.marin.edu.

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The Headlands Center for the Arts lets the public try some Mess Hall delectables at its Oct. 14 open house.

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Some tasty things to do this fall in Marin County

By Tanya Henry

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ndoubtedly the biggest restaurant news in Marin is celebrated chef Michael Mina’s plans to take over the longtime waterfront Guaymas in Tiburon, with an opening date of summer 2019. There are also plans afoot for Tony Tutto of Mill Valley to offer his tasty pizzas in downtown Ross, and a rooftop restaurant in the works in downtown San Anselmo. Stay tuned, foodies. In the meantime, here are some ways to enjoy autumnal eats in Marin:

Spiritual Skillets For many of us, The Tassajara Bread Book has been on our bookshelves for years. With a handful of cookbooks to his name, chef Edward Espe Brown will be offering a class through the Fresh Start Chefs program in Novato on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 6:30pm. He will be preparing recipes from his newest cookbook, No Recipe: Cooking as Spiritual Practice. A sampling of these tasty dishes includes zucchini crepes with Monterey jack cheese and shredded duck confit on tomato sauce with fresh basil

and a fall apple crisp. The cost is $60. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/ freshstartscookingschool.

Art of the Menu For a quintessential Marin experience, visit the Mess Hall cafe at the Headlands Center for the Arts during its open house on Sunday, Oct. 14, from noon to 5pm. Chef Damon Little prepares weekly dinners for the artists in residence, and there are only a few opportunities a year for the public to taste his menus prepared with fresh, local ingredients. headlands.org.

For runners and eaters, here’s the perfect opportunity to combine the two. The Marin Agricultural Land Trust and the BayTrailrunners are hosting the Black Mountain Trail Run on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 9am in Point Reyes Station. The course is a challenging 10k run through Black Mountain Ranch. After the race, runners will enjoy Headlands Brewing Co. beer and specialty bites from M.H. Bread and Butter bread with Tomales Farmstead Creamery organic cream cheese. Registration details at malt.org.

Cottage Industrious Last, but definitely not least, Cowgirl Creamery has relaunched one of its first cheeses. Clabbered Cottage Cheese was first produced in 1998 and discontinued when the dairy ran out of space to make it. Now that the creamery is in its newly completed and expanded creamery, Cowgirl has brought it back.

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Sundial CALENDAR Concerts MARIN COUNTY Liz Kennedy San Francisco roots-rock singer-songwriter performs with support from Eamonn Flynn of the Commitments. Oct 6, 8pm. $15-$20.

HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

TXR OktoberFest All-ages party features music from Steve Pile, Phil Lesh and the Terrapin All-Stars with German-style beer and food. Oct 6, 2pm. $15.

Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Sonoma County Kinsey Sicks Unplugged America’s favorite “Dragapella” quartet celebrate their 25th anniversary. Oct 4, 7:30pm. $35-$48. Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 707.664.8622.

Coco Montoya Legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist plays off his new album, “Hard Truth.” Oct 5, 9pm. $25-$45. The Reel Fish Shop & Grill, 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

NAPA COUNTY 3 Guitars: Electric, Steel & Nylon Guitarists Florante Aguilar, Teja Gerken and Nate Lopez team up for an eclectic evening.

Oct 4, 8pm. $12-$17. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa.

707.251.5833.

Mat Kearney Platinum-selling songwriter plays off his new album with opening set by Atlas Genius.

Oct 9, 8pm. $38. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.

Clubs & Venues MARIN COUNTY College of Marin Kentfield Campus Oct 7, 3pm, Golden Gate Brass Band. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.457.8811.

Fenix Oct 4, tribute to John Lennon with Drew Harrison. Oct 5, Project 4 Band. Oct 7, Stephanie Teel Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

HopMonk Novato Oct 4, Cubed. Oct 5, When Doves Cry. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Oct 3, Late for the Train. Oct 10, Chris and Lorin Rowan with Ken Emerson. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Marin Country Mart Oct 5, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Pamela Rose. Oct 7, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Sugar Still. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

19 Broadway Nightclub Oct 4, the Breaking. Oct 5, Young Dubliners and Jerry Hannan. Oct 7, 19 Broadway Goodtime Band. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Oct 4, Relatively Dead. Oct 9, Panama 3.

Oct 10, Ricky Ray. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael.

415.457.3993.

Papermill Creek Saloon Oct 5, the Eldon Brown Band. Oct 6, Luvplanet. Oct 7, Kevin Meade & Highway One. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Oct 4, Liquid Green. Oct 5, Swoop Unit.

Oct 6, the Fixins. Oct 7, Matt Bolton. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Oct 5, Sweet City Blues. Oct 7, Rodney Crowell.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Mon, Joe Tate & Blue Monday Band jam session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. 415.332.9922.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Oct 4-6, Kendra McKinley. Oct 7, Joe Kaplow with Getaway Dogs and the Curfews. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Oct 7, 5pm, the Easy Leaves. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Oct 4, Eric McFadden Band. Oct 5, Freddy Jones Band. Oct 6, Jarvis Cocker. Sold-out.

Oct 7, Holly Near and friends. Oct 8, Michael Franti. Sold-out. Oct 9, Black Zeppelin. Oct 10, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

The Tavern on Fourth Oct 5, Wiley’s Coyotes. Oct 6, ColdSol. 711 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.4044.

Terrapin Crossroads Oct 5, Chum: A tribute to Phish. Oct 6, the Sweet Remains. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Oct 6, Tibetan Bell Experience with Karma Moffett.

Oct 10, 12pm, the Alphabet Baroque Club. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

SONOMA COUNTY Green Music Center Weill Hall Oct 6-8, “Passion and Power” with Santa Rosa Symphony. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

1pm, Clay Bell. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

artists show new works. Reception, Oct 6 at 2pm. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

Lagunitas Tap Room Oct 4, Brian Baudoin. Oct 5, Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress. Oct 6, Casual Coalition. Oct 7, Michael Vincent Band.

Oct 10, IrieFuse. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

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Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Oct 4, Aida Cuevas. Oct 5, the Simon & Garfunkel Story. Oct 6, Alison Krauss.

50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall Oct 3, Grieves with Greater Than. Oct 4, Dawes. Oct 6, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Oct 7, DakhaBrakha. Oct 9, Too Many Zooz. Oct 10, the Growlers. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

Art Openings MARIN COUNTY Claudia Chapline Gallery Oct 6-28, “Wake-Up! The Political Power of Art and Dreams,” exhibition aims to create dialogue and raise consciousness about US domestic and foreign policy. Reception, Oct 6 at 2pm. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach.

Sat-Sun, noon to 5, and by appointment.

415.868.2308.

Gallery Route One Oct 5-Nov 11, “Sign Me Up for Treason,” artist Dorothy Nissen’s art creates dialogue with the unconscious, while Point Guild artists show work in the project space and Xander Weaver-Scull’s “Larger Than Life” shows in the annex. Reception, Oct 6 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Marin Community Foundation Oct 4-Feb 1, “Marin Open Studios 25th Anniversary Exhibition,” featuring several local artists from the popular annual studio tour event. Reception, Oct 4 at 5:30pm. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Marin Society of Artists Oct 3-27, “Ingenuity,” juried sculpture and fine crafts exhibition features a wide variety of media and styles. Reception, Oct 12 at 5pm.

1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery Oct 7, Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band. 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma.

707.938.5277.

Osher Marin JCC Oct 7-Jan 1, “Sh’ma: Stories in Silk,” handdyed silk artworks by Catherine Stern are inspired by the Torah. Reception, Oct 7 at 2pm. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.444.8000.

HopMonk Sebastopol Oct 4, Saritah and Joshua Hales. Oct 5, Steve Forbert & the New Renditions. Oct 7, Rick Miller memorial with David T Carter and Trailer Park Rangers. Oct 8, Jah Yzer. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Robert Allen Fine Art Oct 4-Nov 30, “Works on Paper,” group show features prints, drawings and mixedmedia works. Reception, Oct 4 at 4pm. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

HopMonk Sonoma Oct 5, Swingatto. Oct 6, Solid Air. Oct 7,

Toby’s Gallery Oct 4-28, “Visible/Invisible,” five Bay Area

Art Museum of Sonoma County Oct 6-Jan 27, “From the Fire: A Community Reflects & Rebuild,” exhibits commemorates the anniversary of the October 2017 firestorm. Reception, Oct 6 at 3pm. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.579.1500.

Arts Guild of Sonoma Oct 3-29, “Featured Artist Suzanne Phillips,” the painter displays bright and imaginative art alongside other member artists.

Reception, Oct 5 at 5pm. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

Blasted Art Gallery Oct 5-29, “Nicole Irene Anderson / Avery Caauwe,” two local artists address several contemporary issues in their work.

Reception, Oct 5 at 5pm. Art Alley, South A St, Santa Rosa. Saturday-Sunday, 11am to 2pm, and by appointment. 707.888.1026.

Friends House Oct 9, “Le Feu dans les Collines (Fire in the Hills),” last October’s Santa Rosa fire is memorialized by a group of Belgian students.

Reception, Oct 9 at 7pm. 684 Benicia Dr, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 9 to 4. 707.573.4508.

IceHouse Gallery Oct 5-7, “Mark Verson Jacobson’s Oil Paintings,” see 10 years worth of the artist’s modern abstract and representational works.

Reception, Oct 5 at 6pm. 405 East D St, Petaluma. 707.778.2238.

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum Oct 6-Dec 23, “Petaluma Historical Library & Museum: A Story of Civic Progress & Pride,” celebrating the museum’s 40th anniversary.

Reception, Oct 6 at 5pm. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues.

707.778.4398.

Redwood Cafe Oct 9-31, “Spirit of Art,” featuring watercolors, acrylics, monoprints and more by Marilyn J Dizikes, Teresa Moore and Larry Gilbert Paul.

Reception, Oct 9 at 6pm. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Open daily. 707.795.7868.

Santa Rosa Arts Center Oct 5-Nov 18, “Wonder & Whimsy,” juried exhibit of works in collage and assemblage features two and three-dimensional works.

Reception, Oct 5 at 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. santarosaartscenter.org.

Upstairs Art Gallery Oct 5-28, “Shades of Autumn,” works from various artists relate to the season. Reception, Oct 5 at 1pm. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. SunThurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9. 707.431.4214.

Galleries Art Works Downtown Through Oct 6, “Curiously Grim,” surreal Victorian-inspired portraits done in digital

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Bolinas Museum Through Dec 20, “Cosmic Wonders,” photography exhibit looks at the moon, the stars and the space between. Reception, Sept 22 at 2pm. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Book Passage Through Nov 30, “Tom Killion Residency,” acclaimed Marin artist returns to Book Passage’s gallery for a year-long exhibition of his original prints and handcrafted books. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. Daily, 9am to 9pm. 415.927.0960.

Corte Madera Library Through Nov 1, “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be...,” local artist Courtney Booker combines portraiture and storytelling to explore imagined lives of the strangers we pass on the street. Reception, Sep 15 at 3pm. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera.

707.924.6444.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Oct 25, “Form & Fire: The Alchemy of Clay,” Terra Linda Ceramic Artists present an inspiring exhibit showing dozens of extraordinary and magical pieces. Reception, Sep 14 at 5pm. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Marin Fencing Academy Gallery Through Oct 26, “Children Hold Our Future,” artist and educator Matt Tasley presents a solo exhibit. Reception, Oct 12 at 5pm. 827 Fourth St, San Rafael. Mon-Thurs, 3:30pm to 8:30pm; Sat, 9:30am to 4pm 415.713.3087.

MarinMOCA Through Nov 11, “The Fourth Wall,” new paintings and sculpture by Zio Ziegler are filled with intricate patterns, vivid color and densely-descriptive subject matter.

Reception, Sep 22 at 5pm. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

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Hill Gallery «21 Rock Through Oct 10,“Homage to Andrew 22 Wyeth, ” Marin County Watercolor Society’s group show recognizes Wyeth’s skill, his use of local scenes and his choice of colors. Reception, Aug 26 at noon. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon.

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Throckmorton Theatre Through Oct 28, “Rodney Ewing Solo Exhibit,” artist examines human interactions and cultural conditions in his collage works.

Reception, Oct 2 at 5pm. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Oct 25, “Moments in Time,” Marin Society of Artists members Joe Grenn and Judith Stern present a dual exhibition.

Reception, Sept 16 at 6pm. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

Comedy MarINSANITY Some of the Bay Area’s top standup comics will tape for a new TV show and are in need of a live studio audience. Space is limited. Oct 8, 6:30pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

Pablo Francisco Standup veteran brings his arsenal of off-thewall characters and spot-on impressions to town. Oct 3, 8pm. $20-$25. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

Tuesday Night Live See standup comedians Brad Upton, Brian Scolaro, Irene Tu and others. Oct 9, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Dance Knights of Columbus Hall Oct 4, 5pm, Intro to Swing Dance, all are welcome to month-long class. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.215.8571.

Events Autumn Auction Support UUCM with silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, music, potluck dinner and more. Oct 6, 5pm. Free admission. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 415.479.4131.

Community Open Studios at di Rosa Commemorate the community’s resilience one year after the North Bay fires with several activities, followed by a conversation with artist Victor Cartagena on immigration and labor. Oct 6, 11am. Free. di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991.

Rising San Francisco pop star Kendra McKinley rocks out in West Marin during a three-night musical residency, Oct. 4–6, at Smiley’s Saloon in Bolinas. game play. Mon, Oct 8, 6:30pm. Free admission. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.7163.

KQED Forum on the Road Live radio broadcast includes discussions on the the North Bay fires. Advanced ticket required. Oct 9, 11am. Free. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, fotrsantarosa.eventbrite.com.

The Force of Talent Throckmorton Theatre teaching artist showcase includes dance, music, theater and improv. Oct 5, 7:30pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Petaluma Whiskerino From peach fuzz to mountain man beards, participants are judged on the length, sturdiness and style of their beards and mustaches. Oct 6, 2pm. registration, $13.

The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Happy Forever: Game Night Entertainer Spy Emerson hosts a familyfriendly night of immersive performance art that’s part dinner theater, part experiential

Santa Rosa Junior College Day of Remembrance & Gratitude Event in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the Tubbs fire includes

healing activities and screenings of local doc “Urban Inferno,” with discussion. Oct 9, 11am.

Free. Bertolini Student Center, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4011.

Sonoma Art Walk Join the monthly community-wide celebration of Sonoma’s vibrant business community and outstanding local artists.

Thurs, Oct 4, 5:30pm. Free. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma, sonomaartwalk.org.

Thrive Alive Join the community in an interactive program that improves brain wellness and increases longevity through socialization, music and moving. Wed, Oct 10, 1pm. $10-$25. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 12835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness.

415.669.1039.

Film American Folk Two strangers are thrust together in the chaos of September 11, 2001. Oct 5, 8pm. $8.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

CULT Film Series Two ‘80s horror anthologies, “Creepshow” and “Twilight Zone: The Movie,” screen together. Oct 4, 7pm. $10. Third Street Cinema Six, 620 Third St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.8770.

Mill Valley Film Festival Forty first annual event brings awardwinning films and Hollywood stars to various venues, with live music and other special programs. Oct 4-14. Marin County, various locations, Marin, mvff.com.

Rockin’ at the Lark See the rock doc “Neil Young: Heart of Gold Live at the Grand Ole Opry.” Oct 4, 7:30pm. $10-$18. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Zootopia Mill Valley’s Movies in the Park series welcomes families to watch films in a redwood grove. Oct 5, 6pm. Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley, millvalleyrecreation.org.

Food & Drink Bubbles & Bocce Enjou a game of bocce and other lawn games with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres. Oct 7, 11am. Chateau St Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.833.4134.

Craft Beer Crawl in Santa Rosa Order a pint at Bibi’s Burger Bar, Beer Baron and Stout Brothers and collect free swag.

Oct 4, 6pm. No Entrance Fee. Courthouse Square, Third Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. 707.701.3620.

Halleck Vineyard 20th Anniversary Harvest Party Dance to music from Onye and the Messengers while you slurp oysters with white wines and lunch with Pinots. Oct 6, 12pm. $85. Halleck Vineyard, 3785 Burnside Rd, Sebastopol. 707.738.8383.

JaM Wine & Cheese Pairing Guided by cheese expert Janet Fletcher. Oct 4, 5:30pm. JaM Cellars, 1460 First St, Napa.

707.265.7577.

Landmark Harvest Festival Ticket includes wine and lunch of freshly shucked oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co, BBQ by Cochon Volant and live music by Chi McClean. Oct 6, 11am. $50. Landmark Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood.

707.833.0216.

National Pasta Month Neighborhood Walk Mike McGuire hosts a pasta party. Oct 6, 9am. Strawberry Village, Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, senatormikemcguire.com/oct6.

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.

advances in aging. Oct 6, 1pm. Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave, Novato.

415.899.8900.

Elegant Excess: An Afternoon in the Paris Salon Get a look at the food, fashion and frivolities that made life in 18th-century Paris so remarkable. Oct 9, 12pm. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo.

415.258.4656.

Immigration Issues in Marin First of this season’s Under the Redwoods forums is a discussion of the concerns and issues facing local immigrant workers and neighbors. Oct 7, 4pm. Free admission. Mill Valley Community Church, 8 Olive St, Mill Valley. 415.388.5540.

Media Mixer Get into the spirit of the Day of the Dead with traditional Mexican refreshments and music amid a gallery of Latin-inspired art.

Oct 3, 7pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

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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.

Opera Guild Preview Gat a look at San Francisco Opera’s upcoming performance. Oct 8, 7:30pm. $10.

The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

415.383.2741.

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.

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Zero Waste Marin Learn how to easily recycle or dispose of confusing items and more. Oct 8, 7pm. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.258.4656.

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Book Passage Oct 3, 7pm, “Winners Take All” with Anand Giriharadas. Oct 4, 7pm, “Aroused” with Randi Hutter Epstein. Oct 6, 4pm, “The Resilience Toolkit” with Linda Graham. Oct 7, 1pm, “Twisting Fate” with Dr Pamela Munster. Oct 7, 4pm, “Small Fry” with Lisa Brennan-Jobs.

Oct 8, 6pm, “Rosie Revere” with Andrea Beaty.

Oct 9, 7pm, “Time’s Convert” with Deborah Harkness. Oct 10, 7pm, “Gone So Long” with Andre Dubus III. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

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Rum Pairing Fundraiser Multicourse dinner prepared by Preferred Sonoma Caterers is paired with select rums from Wilibees Wines & Spirits. Oct 4, 6pm. $70. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.

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Filmmaker Jonathan Demme’s superb concert film ‘Neil Young: Heart of Gold’ screens as part of the Lark Theater’s ‘Rockin’ at the Lark’ series, on Oct. 4 in Larkspur.

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Napa Bookmine Oct 6, 6pm, “Tatiana & the Russian Wolves” with Stephen Evans Jordan and “Galahad’s Fool” with Conrad and Elizabeth Bishop. Oct 7, 3pm, “Apple Pie Promises” with Hillary Homzie, includes apple pie baking contest.

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Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Oct 9, 7pm, “Pictures of a Gone City” with Richard A Walker. Oct 10, 4pm, “The Third Mushroom” with Jennifer Holm. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Thumbprint Cellars Oct 10, 6:30pm, “Miss Kopp Just Won’t Quit” with Amy Stewart, followed by winetasting.

102 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.2393.

Theater

Outdoor Art Club Oct 3, 7pm, “The Manson Women & Me” with Nikki Meredith, in conversation with her daughter Caitlin Meredith. Free. 1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley 415.383.2582.

Bay Area Playback Theatre An evening of deep improv performances based on audience members’ true life stories.

Oct 6, 8pm. $15-$20. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St, San Rafael. 415.457.4191.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Oct 5, 4pm, “I Love You More than” with Shane Evans. Oct 9, 4pm, “Rosie Revere” with Andrea Beaty. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

A Broadway Cabaret Marin Musical Theatre Company fundraiser includes wine, silent auction and several talented singers and dancers. Oct 5, 8pm. $30 and up. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. marinmusicals.org.

Point Reyes Books Oct 6, 4pm, “Frail Sister” with Karen Green.

Oct 8, 7pm, “Food from the Radical Center” and “Mesquite” with Gary Nabhan. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1542.

Readers’ Books Oct 6, 11am, “Boats on the Bay” with Jeanne Walker Harvey. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.

Count Dracula The classic tale of the ultimate vampire comes to life with unexpected melodramatic humor and surprises. Oct 5-27. $15-$20.

Russian River Hall, 20347 Hwy 116, Monte Rio. 707.524.8739.

Durang / Durang See several of author Christopher Durang’s

one-act comedies. Oct 5-14. $12-$25.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.

Guys & Dolls Broadway classic opens 6th Street Playhouse’s season with high-stakes fun. Through Oct 14. $25-$35. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Ordinary Day Valley Players present the world premiere of the witty and poignant play by Bay Area playwright Lorraine Midanik. Oct 5-14. $20. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

The River Bride College of Marin drama program presents the imaginative play inspired by Latino folklore. Through Oct 14. $10-$20. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.457.8811.

The Spy Who Killed Me Get a Clue Productions hosts an interactive and humorous murder-mystery dinner theater experience. Sat, Oct 6, 7pm. $68 (includes meal). Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor. getaclueproductions.com.

Tapas Short Play Festival Pegasus Theater Company performs a collection of 10-minute plays written by Northern California playwrights. Through

Oct 7. $15-$18. Mt Jackson Masonic Hall, 14040 Church St, Guerneville. 800.838.3006.

Time Stands Still/Church & State Raven Players’ mini-rep presents two contemporary plays about complex issues; performed on alternate days. Through Oct 7. $10-$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.

Twelfth Night Ross Valley Players present Shakespeare’s enduring comedy of mistaken identity and unrequited love. Through Oct 21. $12-$27.

Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. rossvalleyplayers.com.

Woyzeck Sonoma State University’s theater program presents Georg Büchner’s haunting tale of a poor soldier based on a true story. Oct 4-13. $10-$17. Ives Hall room 119, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.4246.

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The intention is to create a joyful, loving and sacred container of women who want to meet regularly and build relational wealth in a compassionate atmosphere.

The format is a short grounding meditation, a brief check-in to become present in the gathering followed by another round of deeper connection with a spirit of allowance for each woman to express her feelings and thoughts without interruption or cross-talk or offering of solutions.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145319.

The following individual(s) are doing business: BAY AREA MODERN REAL ESTATE, EAST BAY MODERN REAL ESTATE, SAN FRANCISCO MODERN REAL ESTATE, WINE COUNTRY MODERN REAL ESTATE, 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145354.

The following individual(s) are doing business: FLORENDIPITY PHOTOGRAPHY, JOCELYN JK INTERIOR DESIGN, 124 LAUREL PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOCELYN J. BARNETT, 124 LAUREL PLACE, 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3 of 2018)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145260. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN ARTIST MANAGEMENT, 1010 B STREET, SUITE 300, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DENNIS D STRAZULO, 157 SCRAMENTO AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. 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 27, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26 October 3 of 2018)

MANOR BED + BREAKFAST, 203 MORNING SUN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: ANA M. MORRISON, 203 MORNING SUN AVE #2, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. 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 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26 October 3 of 2018)

94901: MARIN MODERN REAL ESTATE, INC, 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26 October 3 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145315.

The following individual(s) are doing business: TURNING POINT SPA, 655 REDWOOD HWY #275, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: LAURENCE MCKEE, 55 RODEO AVENUE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. 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 SEPTEMBER 04, 2018. (Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145188.

The following individual(s) are doing business: COMMON KNOWLEGE GROUP, 42 MOODY CT., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SUSAN STUART CLARK, 42 MODDY CT, 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145301.

The following individual(s) are doing business: LABYRINTH DESIGN, 85 MEERNAA AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JOHN WINSLOW HARVEY, 85 MEERNAA AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. 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 31, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 12, 19, 26 October 3 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145314.

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(Publication Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145269. The following individual(s) are doing business: JULEMS, 7 ETHEL LANE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: JUDITH L LEMMENS, 7 ETHEL LANE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. 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 28, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145381.

The following individual(s) are doing business: BAY AREA BOAT WORKS, 720 CABIN DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MICHELLE CREASY, 720 CABIN DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145431.

The following individual(s) are doing business: GREEN DRAGON ENTERPRISES, 517 VERA CRUZ AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949: ROBERT M. MCNUTT, 517 VERA CRUZ AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949. 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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145255.

The following individual(s) are doing business: JOVITA BEAUTY SALON & SPA, 874-B FOURTH ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALICIA M. REID, 874-B FOURTH ST., 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 27, 2018. (Publication Dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145450.

The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN TACK AND FEED, 6912 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933: JESSICA ANNE LASHBROOK TRUSTEE OF THE JOYCE LASHBROOK TRUST, 277 TAMALPAIS RD, FAIRFAX CA, 94930. 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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2018.

(Publication Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145429.

The following individual(s) are doing business: PET PRO, 909 D STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALBANE A GOGAJ, 4242 MELODY LN., VALLEJO CA, 94591. 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2018. (Publication Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145424.

The following individual(s) are doing business: HOLMAN & SNYDER, 140 REDWOOD RD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JOHN HOLMAN, 140 REDWOOD RD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2018. (Publication Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145495.

The following individual(s) are doing business: ACTIVE AUTO SALES, 399 ENTRADA DR, NOVATO, CA 94949: BECKER, OLAF, 10 RIPLEY LANE, NOVATO, CA 94949. 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 OCTOBER 1, 2018.

(Publication Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24 of 2018)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1803065.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): STEPHEN WILLIAM HAMMOND has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Stephen William Hammond to Proposed Name: Steven Blake Hunsicker. 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: 10/10/2018, 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 circula-tion, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 28, 2018, Roy O. Chernus, Judge of the Superior Court, James M. Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By E. Chais, Deputy (September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018).

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1803111 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Celina De Leon has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Leona Ixchel Caldarelli to Proposed Name: Leona Ixchel Caldarelli De Leon 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: 10/18/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: . 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 30, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By T Jones. Deputy (September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1803153 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Victoria Ann Arigi has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Victoria Ann Arigi to Proposed Name: Vicki Gotham 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: 10/17/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: . 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: SEP 4, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By E. Chais. Deputy (September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1803272 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Rachel Lorraine Malloy has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Rachel Lorraine Malloy to Proposed Name: Sam L. Malloy 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: 10/26/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: . 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: SEP 12, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By E Chais, Deputy (September 19, 26, and October 3, 10 of 2018) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Michael W. Pitman CASE NO.: PR 17 020168 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gigi Michele Loughner A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MICHAEL W. PITMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. The Petition for Probate requests that: JOHN MICHAEL PITMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: OCT. 22, 2018, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: J, Room: Address of court: 3501 Civic Center Drive, PO Box 4988, San Rafael, CA 94913-4988. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a

creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California ProbateCode, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Timothy J. Chambers, 1724 Mandela Parkway, Suite 1, Oakland, CA 94607 (707) 8639800 FILED: Aug 14, 2018 James M. Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: R Smith, Deputy No. 1171 (September 19, 26, October 3, 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145414.

The following individual(s) are doing business: BUILDING ALCHEMY/BA SQUARED, 124 FERNWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: TIMOTHY VINSON, 124 FERNWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, LISA VINSON, 124 FERNWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145409. The following individual(s) are doing business: LITTLE STARS DAYCARE, 23 CORRILLO DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PATRICIA N SILVA, 23 CORRILLO 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2018.

(Publication Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10 of 2018)

By Amy Alkon

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I’m a 30-something woman questioning the long-term viability of my relationship. I work for a nonprofit in a community with a high level of volunteerism. My boyfriend is a therapist, so I think he wants to help others. He’s kind and thoughtful toward me and his friends. However, he does no volunteer work or charitable giving. He’ll sometimes offer a lower rate for people who can’t afford therapy, but he’ll qualify it by saying he needs to get people talking about him to generate more business. I’m put off that his ego and career advancement are motivating the only signs of charity I see from him.—Disturbed Altruist

A:

As you see it, he’s got a charity deficit on his human report card, and you’d like to fix that. Boyfriend: “It’s date night. What are we doing, sexy?” You: “I thought we’d go spear trash in the park.”

You, as a person who values charitableness, seem to have a pretty uncharitable view of your boyfriend. You see him as stingy, cash-grubbing and egocentric simply because his job is a for-profit thing and making money and getting noticed are important to him. The reality is, therapist burnout is a serious concern, because it’s emotionally draining to be a big ear for other people’s anguish all day long. Meanwhile, sure, you work at a nonprofit, but—just guessing here—you probably spend your days cradling a phone receiver, not dying orphans from the developing world.

It’s also important to rethink the notion that those who do volunteer work are giving selflessly—getting nothing in return. In fact, if you’re sacrificing for somebody related to you, it benefits your genetic line—possibly helping at least some of the genes you share totter off into the next generation. If the person you’re helping is unrelated, you’ll likely get reputational props from others witnessing your generosity. And research by psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky and her colleagues finds that there seems to be considerable feel-good in doing good.

It’s reasonable to want a kind, generous partner—but maybe you already have one. Be open to understanding where your boyfriend’s coming from, which starts with asking him about his values (and sharing yours) instead of guessing and convicting him in absentia.

Also, just because he doesn’t take the initiative on volunteer work doesn’t mean he’s opposed to it. Maybe invite him to join you. He might go just to be with you or to please you. But it’s possible he’ll find it rewarding and want to go back. If, on the other hand, he’s all “Screw poor people!” well, maybe you two don’t belong together.

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I’m a 34-year-old woman, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years. I’ve noticed a weird pattern. Guys looking for a fling get more interested instead of less when I tell them I’m in a relationship. I don’t understand. Even if I were willing to step out on my boyfriend (which I’m not), why would any guy want a cheater?—Committed

A:

You’re saying: “I have a boyfriend. Get lost.” They’re hearing: “Cool! I can get sex without the crying, the tampon runs and the map on the nightstand for the precise placement of each of the 300 throw pillows.”

Evolutionary researchers Susan M. Hughes and Marissa Harrison found that women in committed relationships (compared with men) were more likely to reveal their relationship status to a potential hookup partner. They speculate that it “may appeal to a man’s evolved psychological preference for short-term mating, which increases his chance of reproduction without commitment.”

Of course, men these days aren’t consciously looking for “reproduction” with their hookup, but birth control is “evolutionarily novel.” In other words, the psychological operating system that’s driving all of us today is, shall we say, old-school. It evolved to solve ancestral mating and survival problems, so it’s sometimes a bit mismatched with the world we live in today. For example, our genes operate on the principle that having sex leads to reproduction, not really nice dividends for stockholders of condom companies.

Again, a guy in hookup mode isn’t reflecting on these psychological underpinnings. As he sees it, he gets all of the sexy time fun but nobody hands him the usual bill—which is to say there are jobs women give their lover (“Get naked!”) and jobs they give their boyfriend (“Get into this ‘Proud Cat Daddy’ T-shirt!”).

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.

Astrology

For the week of October 3

ARIES (March 21–April 19) Electra is an

action-packed story written by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. It features epic characters taking drastic action in response to extreme events.

In contrast to that text is Marcel Proust’s novel In Search of Lost Time, which draws from the sensitive author’s experiences growing up, coming of age and falling in love, all the while in quest for meaning and beauty. Author Virginia Woolf compared the two works, writing, “In six pages of Proust we can find more complicated and varied emotions than in the whole of the Electra.” In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend that you specialize in the Proustian mode rather than the Sophoclean. Your feelings in the next five weeks could be as rich and interesting and educational as they have been in a long time. Honor them!

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Researchers in Maryland have created a new building material with a strength-to-weight ratio that’s eight times better than steel. It’s an effective insulator, and in some forms can be bent and folded. Best of all, it’s biodegradable and cost-effective. The stuff is called nanowood, and is derived from lightweight, fast-growing trees like balsa.

I propose that we make it your main metaphor for the foreseeable future. Why? Because I think you’re primed to locate or create your own version of a flexible, durable, robust building block.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) The U.S.

Secretary of Defense paid an official visit to Indonesia early this year. The government arranged for him to observe soldiers as they demonstrated how tough and well-trained they were. Some of the troops shinnied through broken glass, demolished bricks with their heads, walked through fire and bit heads off snakes.

I hope you won’t try stunts like that in the coming weeks, Gemini. It will be a favorable time for you show off your skills and make strong impressions.

You’ll be wise to impress important people with how creative and resourceful you are. But there’s no need to try too hard or resort to exaggeration.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) i confess that i have a fuzzy self-image. With odd regularity, i don’t seem to know exactly what or who i am. For example, i sometimes think i’m so nice and polite that i need to toughen up. But on other occasions i feel my views are so outrageous and controversial that i should tone myself down. Which is true? Often, i even neglect to capitalize the word “i.” You have probably experienced some of this fuzziness, my fellow Cancerian. But you’re now in a favorable phase to cultivate a more definitive self-image. Here’s a helpful tip: We Cancerians have a natural talent for inspiring people to love us. This ability will come in especially handy as we work on making an enduring upgrade from “i” to “I”. Our allies’ support and feedback will fuel our inner efforts to clarify our identity.

LEO (July 23–August 22) “I am a little afraid

of love, it makes me rather stupid.” So said author Simone de Beauvoir in a letter she wrote to her lover, Nelson Algren. I’m happy to let you know, Leo, that during the next 12 months, love is likely to have the opposite effect on you. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it will tend to make you smarter and more perceptive. To the degree that you expand your capacity for love, you will become more resilient and a better decisionmaker. As you get the chance to express love with utmost skill and artistry, you will awaken dormant potentials and boost your personal power.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Your theme in the coming weeks is the art of attending to details. But wait! I said “the art.” That means attending to details with panache, not with overly meticulous fussing. For inspiration, meditate on St. Francis Xavier’s advice, “Be great in little things.” And let’s take his thought a step further with a quote from author Richard Shivers: “Be great in little things, and you will be given opportunity to do big things.” Novelist Tom Robbins provides us with one more nuance: “When we accept small wonders, we qualify ourselves to imagine great wonders.”

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LIBRA (September 23–October 22) Libran astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson offers this observation: “When you look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are sitting behind a tree or under a rock. [But] the most successful people in life recognize that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation.” I think Tyson’s simple wisdom is exactly what you need to hear right now, Libra. You’re primed for a breakthrough in your ability to create your own fate.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

Japanese entrepreneur Hiroki Terai has created a business that offers crying therapy. His clients watch short videos specially formulated to make them weep.

A professional helper is on hand to gently wipe their tears away and provide comforting words. “Tears have relaxing and healing effects,” says an Okinawan musician who works as one of the helpers. Hiroki Terai adds, “It has been said that one drop of tear has the effect of relieving stress for a week.” I wish there were a service like this near where you live, Scorpio.

The next two weeks will be a perfect time to relieve pent-up worry and sadness and anxiety through cathartic rituals like crying. What other strategies might work for you?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22– December 21) Fling out friendly feelers! Sling out interesting invitations! Figure out how to get noticed for all the right reasons! Make yourself so interesting that no one can resist your proposals! Use your spunky riddle-solving powers to help ease your tribe’s anxieties. Risk looking odd if that will make you smarter! Plunk yourself down in pivotal places where vitality is welling up! Send out telepathic beams that say, “I’m ready for sweet adventure. I’m ready for invigorating transformation!”

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) “Someone spoke to me last night, told me the truth,” writes poet Doeianne Laux. “I knew I should make myself get up, write it down, but it was late, and I was exhausted from working. Now I remember only the flavor.” I offer these thoughts, Capricorn, in the hope that they’ll help you avoid Laux’s mistake. I’m quite sure that crucial insights and revelations will be coming your way, and I want you to do whatever’s necessary to completely capture them so you can study and meditate on them at length.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18)

As a young man, Aquarian poet Louis Dudek struck up a correspondence with renowned poet Ezra Pound, who was 32 years older. Dudek “admired him immensely,” and “loved him for the joy and the luminosity” of his poetry, but also resented him “for being so magnificent.” With a mix of mischief and adulation, Dudek wrote a poem to his hero. It included these lines: “For Christ’s sake, you didn’t invent sunlight. There was sun dazzle before you. But you talk as if you made light or discovered it.” I hope his frisky tone might inspire you to try something similar with your own idols. It would be healthy to be more playful and lighthearted about anything or anyone you take too seriously or give enormous power to.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) In his

book Till We Have Faces, C. S. Lewis writes, “Holy places are dark places. It is life and strength, not knowledge and words, that we get in them. Holy wisdom is not clear and thin like water, but thick and dark like blood.” In that spirit, and in accordance with astrological omens, I suggest you seek out dark holy places that evoke wonder and reverence, even awe. Hopefully, you will be inspired thereby to bring new beauty into your life. You’ll be purged of trivial concerns and become receptive to a fresh promise from your future life.

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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