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There are a number of examples in which people are being punished for exercising free speech during the brand new Trump Presidency, and he has only been in office for a month! These examples include: Gag orders ordered

by Trump on scientists at the EPA and Department of Agriculture, so they cannot communicate with the public and the press.

Using the power of the presidency to intimidate the media, browbeating individual reporters into providing more favorable coverage and attempting to delegitimize mainstream news sources by labelling them “fake news.”

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures that there is freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom for the right to peaceably assemble. This amendment was adopted in 1791 and is treasured by the American people as one of the 10 amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights. The actions and words expressed by President Trump are attempts to stamp out criticism, and reward adulation. How far will the president go to trample on the First Amendment?

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NEWS BRIEF: SPO Partners Protest

On Friday, February 24, the organization Sonoma Solidarity with Standing Rock descended on SPO Partners in Mill Valley to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project in South Dakota. As Will Parrish reported recently [‘Pipeline Backers,’ November 30], SPO Partners is a hedge fund with ties to the DAPL project. In a statement, Patrick O’Connell, founder and director of the Civil Resistance Works project in San Rafael, says that organizers picked SPO “because they are the largest investors in Oasis Petroleum, [which] is one of nine companies supplying oil to DAPL.” On Feb. 24, O’Connell and the Sonoma No Dakota Access Pipeline support group presented a letter to SPO Partners Managing Partner John Scully that charged, “we believe that SPO Partners’ investments in Oasis Petroleum is a criminal act,”—and said that because of the proposed route through sacred Sioux land, that the criminal violation occurred under the so-called “Incitement Offense” of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987.

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Upfront Dennis Rodoni, Marin County Supervisor for the 4th District, is the West Marin Fund’s newest advisory-board member.

Palace Intrigues Dennis Rodoni on intertwined issues By Tom Gogola

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ennis Rodoni, the newly elected Marin County Supervisor for the 4th District, was at an event last week hosted by the West Marin Fund. The nonprofit foundation’s newest advisory-board member, Rodoni talked about the various issues of import to his constituents: Affordable housing, immigration and, of course, parking.

The semi-regular West Marin Fund confab was held at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station and featured numerous directors of nonprofits from throughout West Marin

representing various constituencies— West Marin Senior Services, Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM), the Coastal Health Alliance and others—who’d come to hear Rodoni, a long-time local and general contractor who lives in Olema.

Catherine Porter is the founder and executive director of the West Marin Fund, and in her introduction to Rodoni announced that she’d be leaving the fund later this year to make way for a full-time executive director; she currently works parttime and is thinking about a new

career move into hospice care. Porter noted that Rodoni has “chaired and represented nearly every organization in the county” as she highlighted his roots in the area, which extend to business, nonprofit and family connections throughout West Marin.

Six weeks into his first term as county supervisor, replacing the departed and popular Steve Kinsey, Rodoni was raspy-voiced but energetic as he took the lectern at the Dance Palace and told the audience that it was always good to come back to the old neighborhood. Rodoni was raised on nearby B Street, he

told the crowd, and used to attend church in that very space, back when it was still a Catholic church and not a nonprofit, mixed-use center that’s rented out for bands, community groups and the like.

As Rodoni’s been staffing-up in his new role, he’s also been digging into the issues he faces from the Canal District in San Rafael all the way to tiny Bolinas. One issue that links everyone is immigration, lately in the news because of Trump’s push on throwing out as many undocumented aliens as he can before his inevitable impeachment.

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Rodoni says, “but it’s important to the people” who wind up in those new units. The idea of getting landlords to rent at below-market rates may be “an unusual concept,” Rodoni said to peals of laughter from the crowd, “but it works for the community.”

And, he said, part of the plan for the Coast Guard station’s transition to housing is to keep one or two units free as transitional housing for locals who might find themselves suddenly uprooted from their rental units.

Such efforts can provide stability for local families in a county that doesn’t have a just-cause eviction ordinance, or any form of rent stabilization.

The county has rejected efforts at both in the past year. Rodoni says his colleagues are open to a just-cause ordinance—but that in the absence of rent control or stabilization, landlords “can raise the rent until you have to get out anyway.”

The housing issues are different in the eastern and populated part of Rodoni’s district, which includes San Rafael. There, he says, the biggest affordable-housing challenge is in getting landlords to accept vouchers, mostly Section 8 federal housing subsidies—and he cited some movement on that front, as 25 landlords, he says, have signed on to a local housing program and are now accepting the vouchers for the first time.

And then there are those Marin residents who neither rent nor own, but live in their cars or “street-camp” around the county. There are quite a few of them, and many in West Marin. Indeed, as Rodoni gave his talk, a familiar and often-in-motion streetcamping white van was parked across the street from the Dance Palace.

Rodoni met recently with Bolinas homeowners on Brighton Avenue who have been complaining about the number of long-term street-campers who have taken up residence along the street, and don’t ever seem to leave. He followed it up with a public meeting at the Bolinas firehouse and spoke to the complexity of the issue at the West Marin Fund confab.

Rodoni says he told the Brighton Avenue homeowners that simply forcing the street-campers off their street won’t solve the housing or aesthetic or resentment problem—they’ll just move elsewhere and park across from someone else’s house. Rodoni suggested that Marin take a page from Santa Rosa, and get the churches involved. That city green-lit a program where churches and good-Samaritan residents are allowed to let people park their cars on their properties.Y

Heather Wyatt, creator of Salt Point’s Moscow Mule, says she decided to develop a product that she had never seen on the market before.

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CocktailCulture The journey of Salt Point’s Moscow Mule

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etro-nautical’ is the term that Heather Wyatt uses to describe the look and feel of her canned cocktail that hit Northern California store shelves in June 2016. In less than a year, the locally made beverage is in 26 stores throughout the Bay Area.

“It took two years from concept to launch to get my Salt Point Moscow Mule to market,” says Wyatt, a Mill Valley resident and advertisingexecutive-turned-entrepreneur. “I love the cocktail culture and consider myself a foodie.”

For the uninitiated, a Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. It’s typically served in a copper mug with a wedge of lime.

Wyatt’s version contains the required ingredients (all American-made), and is sold in single, 12-ounce, ready-todrink cans, as well as in four-packs.

Wyatt clearly did her homework before going to market. Her research revealed that both men and women

like the vodka (non-malt-based) drink, it’s all-season-friendly and the recyclable cans make them easy to transport to picnics, beach outings, etc.

When asked which foods are best complemented by this fizzy libation, Wyatt suggests fish & chips, tacos, guacamole and barbecue of any kind.

Inspired by a region south of Mendocino, the name pays homage to the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco.

Wyatt worked with an illustrator and good friend to create the image that she feels embodies the region and brand in equal parts.

Though Salt Point is based in Mill Valley, the beverage is made in Napa; for now, Wyatt’s small team handles the distribution. But that might be about to change—Whole Foods Markets in Northern California just picked up the product. So it’s likely that we’ll be seeing much more of the uniquely packaged cocktail.Y Learn more at saltpoint.co.

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There’s a lot of fear and fearmongering over immigrants, and the threat of raids from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is palpable among immigration populations around the country, but Rodoni insisted that “ICE has not been in Marin or Sonoma [counties], no matter what you may have heard.”

The supervisor says he’s been getting tons of calls from nervous residents, and noted that President Barack Obama had deported some three million undocumented immigrants.

“Trump is talking 11 million—and hopefully he won’t be successful.”

The supervisor also insisted that local law enforcement leaders are not going to participate in any immigration roundup enacted under the guise of law enforcement.

He’s gotten their word, he said. The county is offering legal aid services to immigrants, and Rodoni also told attendees that the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco is offering legal advice to the undocumented. Locally, Rodoni says, “We are working with the [police] chiefs in San Rafael and Novato and the Sheriff in Marin, and we have a commitment from them that they won’t enforce immigration law, work with ICE, unless there is a violent felony—a warrant for their arrest.” Local law enforcement agencies around the county, he says, “are really concerned about losing the goodwill that they’ve been building for years. Any movement toward working with [ICE] is counterproductive from a lawenforcement point of view.

“Don’t answer your door if you don’t know who it is,” he continued, adding that his office, the Marin Civic Center and area schools “should be a safe space for anyone who feels threatened.”

Immigration and affordable housing are intertwined issues in Marin County, given the agricultural bent of West Marin, and the lack of affordable housing in most of the county, where rents now average $2,000 a month for a two-bedroom.

Rodoni highlighted small-scale efforts that have been undertaken in West Marin, including a San Geronimo takeover of a trailer court, the ongoing effort to transform an old Coast Guard station in Point Reyes into affordable housing and several efforts in the supervisors’ legislative hopper that would, for example, assist landlords when they choose to rent their units at belowmarket rates. “The efforts may be small, they may be incremental,”

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In the mid-20th century, a logging boom swept across California’s North Coast. The region’s legendary timber stands went south to frame the suburban housing tracts of the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles Basin.

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Logging and an industry-friendly state agency imperil the Elk River and other California waterways By Will Parrish

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s a long-time resident of the Elk River basin, which drains the redwood-studded hills southeast of Eureka, Jesse Noell lives in fear of the rain. During storms of even moderate intensity, the Elk River often rises above its banks and dumps torrents of mud and sand across Noell and his neighbors’ properties. The churning surges of foamy brown water have ruined domestic water supplies, inundated vehicles, buried farmland and spilled into homes.

It first happened to Noell and

his wife, Stephanie, in 2002. As the flood approached, he remained inside his home to wedge bricks and rocks beneath their furniture, and pile pictures, books and other prized possessions atop cabinets and counters. The water level was at his thighs; his body spasmed in the winter cold. Across the street, two firefighters in a raft paddled furiously against the current, carrying his neighbors—military veterans in their 60s, who were at risk of drowning—to higher ground.

After crouching and shivering atop the kitchen counter through

the night, Noell was finally able to wade through the floodwater to higher ground the next morning.

But the home's sheetrock, floors, heating equipment, water tanks, floor joints, girders and septic system were destroyed. This experience wasn't an act of nature; it was manmade.

“California has a systematic and deliberate policy to flood our homes and properties for the sake of corporate profit,” Noell says.

Cause and Effect

The cause of the flooding is simple:

Logging. Since the 1980s, timber companies have logged thousands of acres of redwood trees and Douglas firs, and constructed a spider web– like network of roads to haul them away, which has caused massive erosion of the region's geologically unstable hillsides.

The deep channels and pools of the Elk River's middle reaches have become choked with a sludge of erosion and debris six-to-eight-feet high. Each storm—such as those that have roiled California’s coastal rivers in recent weeks—forces the rushing water to spread out laterally,

Forests and Rivers

California’s northern coastal mountains hold some of the world’s most geologically unstable terrain, as well as some of its most ecologically productive forests. By anchoring mountain soil—which enhances the soil's ability to absorb water—these forests play a critical role in keeping these watersheds healthy.

In the mid-20th century, a logging boom swept across California’s North Coast. The region’s legendary timber stands went south to frame the suburban housing tracts of the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles Basin. For the first time, clear-cutting occurred on a large scale here—a practice of

razing virtually every tree in a large swath—and, in many places, has continued to the present.

Logging roads tend to be the main source of soil erosion and landslides in disturbed forests, and they also alter runoff patterns and disrupt subsurface water flows.

In addition to causing flooding and reducing stream flow, sediment smothers the eggs and disrupts the reproductive cycles of fish, especially salmon and steelhead, which require pools where they can rest and feed. Erosion fills in those crucial pools, while removal of canopy can raise stream temperatures to inhospitable levels.

“The majority of the water bodies in the North Coast are impaired from excess sediment, much of it associated with past logging practices,” said North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board geologist Jim Burke during a November 30 agency hearing concerning the Elk River.

Regulator or Rubber Stamp?

The 1973 California Forest Practice Act instituted a uniform code for timber harvest practices in California, which are overseen and periodically updated by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, whose nine members are appointed by the governor. The rules are then implemented by CAL FIRE, which reviews and authorizes logging permits.

But the damage has continued despite the state's rules. In the 1980s, for example, a junk-bond-financed conglomerate named Maxxam Corporation engineered a hostile takeover of Humboldt County's largest timberland owner, Pacific Lumber Company. They acquired more than 200,000 acres, including more than 20,000 acres in the Elk River watershed—roughly twothirds its total land area.

The company saw the redwoods and Douglas fir forests as underexploited assets, which could help pay off its bonded debt, and moved to liquidate the last remaining stands of private oldgrowth redwoods—but only after first raiding the pension fund of its employees. Numerous North Coast rivers, including the Elk, were buried under soil and debris.

In a landmark 1987 lawsuit by the Arcata-based Environmental

Protection Information Center (EPIC), a Humboldt County superior court judge ruled that CAL FIRE was “rubber-stamping” the logging permits that came before it, rather than meaningfully reviewing them for compliance with laws and regulations. The court further ruled that CAL FIRE needs to assess the “cumulative impacts” of logging on water quality and other aspects of the public trust.

Three decades later, agency leaders say CAL FIRE is now faithfully discharging its duties.

Russ Henly, assistant secretary of Forest Resources Management for the California Natural Resources Agency, says he thinks CAL FIRE staffers are “doing a very good job” of reviewing timber harvest plans.

“I know they give a hard look to the cumulative impacts of logging as part of the harvesting plans.”

But numerous environmental and public interest groups disagree, including representatives of the group that filed the cumulative impacts lawsuit. “The long, sad history of the Elk River is one example of how we can’t rely on our state forestry agency to deal with the multiple impacts of logging,” says EPIC’s Rob DiPerna.

Environmentalists and commercial fisherpeople alike note that numerous river watersheds— and the life they harbor—have continued to spiral downward in the modern regulatory era. In the North Coast, coho salmon have been particularly hard-hit by the degradation of redwood forests.

A Statewide Concern

Here in the North Bay, a controversy over timber industry damage to the Gualala River in northwestern Sonoma and southeastern Mendocino counties has been raging since 2015. First came the Dogwood plan, a 320-acre timber harvest plan filed by Gualala Redwoods Timber company (GRT).

It involves tractor-logging hundreds of stately, second-growth redwoods that line the lower Gualala River, in areas spared from axes and chainsaws for a century or more.

Next was the German South plan that GRT filed last September, which looks to harvest an additional 96 acres of floodplain redwoods, in an area immediately adjacent

to Dogwood, and clear-cutting 85 acres directly upslope. In September came GRT's Plum plan, which involves felling floodplain redwoods along the Gualala’s north fork in Mendocino County.

According to environmentalists, these unique floodplain redwood groves serve as a thin green line against further severe damage to endangered and threatened species of salmon and trout, which feed, rear, shelter and migrate in them.

Environmental groups—including Forest Unlimited, Friends of the Gualala River, and the California Native Plant Society—successfully sued to halt the Dogwood plan, though the others are going forward as of this writing. They say that CAL FIRE and other agencies have failed to require rudimentary surveys of endangered and threatened plant and animals species in approving these logging proposals.

“CAL FIRE is handing over the Gualala River's floodplain on a silver platter to the timber industry,” says Jeanne Jackson, a nature columnist for the Independent Coast Observer.

Gualala Redwoods Timber argues that it is only cutting these forests selectively and leaving riparian buffers, in compliance with state regulations designed to protect streams.

CAL FIRE’s watershed protection program manager Pete Cafferata, who is involved in many of the department’s activities concerning the Elk, Gualala and other rivers, says the forest practice rules have helped improve river health overall.

“Monitoring work conducted over the past 20 years has demonstrated that California’s water-quality-related forest practice rules implementation rate is high,” Cafferata says, “and that when properly implemented, the current [regulations] are generally effective in protecting water quality.”

Others note that logging-impacted rivers and the life they harbor continue to decline in numerous areas of the state. And the worst impacts typically occur from clearcutting. From 1997 to 2014, CAL FIRE approved more than 512,000 acres of clear-cutting, or about 800 square miles, an area larger than either Napa or Marin counties.Y Due to space constraints, we were not able to run this story in its entirety. To read the full version, visit pacificsun. com.

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bleeding onto residents' lands and damaging homes, vehicles, domestic water supplies, cropland and fences, while also causing suffering that corporate and government balance sheets can’t measure.

“The Elk River watershed is California’s biggest logging sacrifice area,” says Felice Pace, a longtime environmental activist who founded the Klamath Forest Alliance in northernmost California.

For roughly 20 years, the North Coast division of the State Water Resources Control Board, the agency in charge of monitoring water quality and hazards in the area, has deliberated on how to address the Elk River’s severe impairment. But they have failed to take bold action, largely because of opposition from politically well-connected timber companies and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the state agency that regulates commercial logging.

Since 2008, the watershed’s major timber operator has been Humboldt Redwood Company (HRC), part of a 440,000-acre North Coast logging enterprise owned by the billionaire Fisher family, best known as founders of the Gap and Banana Republic clothing empires.

Jerry Martien, an Elk River basin resident and former Humboldt State University writing instructor, says the government’s failure to protect basin residents—and the aquatic life that calls the river home—should concern everyone in California.

“If they are getting away with it here, they can get away with similar things in other places,” he says.

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Activity Hero Listings of camps all over Marin County; 800/437-6125 activityhero.com

Bay Club Summer Camps Kentfield; 415/461-5431 Novato; 415/209-6090 bayclubcamps.com

Academy DeTurk Performing Arts Workshops; 415/456-4297 academy-deturk.com

Belvedere Tennis Club Summer Camp Tiburon 415/435-4792 belvederetennisclub.com

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Call of the Sea Voyage Camp Aboard the Schooner Seaward Sausalito; 415/331-3214 callofthesea.org

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Camp Coyote at Novato’s Marin Museum of the American Indian Novato; 415/897-4064

Art & Garden Camps Tiburon; 415/435-4355 theranchtoday.org

Camp Doodles Mill Valley; 415/388-4386 campdoodles.com

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Marin Primary & Middle School Summer Camp Larkspur; 415/924-2608 mpms.org

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Marin Rowing Association Junior Summer Camps Greenbrae; 415/461-1431 marinrowing.org

Funtastic Preschool Adventure Camp San Anselmo; 415/452-3181 sananselmopreschool.org

Marin Shakespeare Summer Camps San Rafael; 415/499-4487 marinshakespeare.org

Golden Gate Learning Center Maker Camps and Summer Brush Ups San Anselmo; 415/383-2283 goldengatecenter.learning

Marin Theatre Company Summer Camps Mill Valley; 415/388-5200 marintheatre.org

Gymnastics Camp at The Cave Corte Madera; 415/927-1630 inthecave.com

Marin Treks Summer Camps Novato; 415/250-0988 marintreks.com

Joy of Dance Ballet School Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/812-4821 joyofdanceballet.com

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Studio Camps Corte Madera; 415/945-7945 masterworkskidsart.com

Planet Bravo Techno-tainment Camp Ross; 310/443-7607 planetbravo.com

Mathnasium Summer Camp Mill Valley; 415/384-8272 mathnasium.com

Play-Well LEGO-Inspired Engineering Camps Larkspur, Marinwood, Tiburon San Anselmo; 415/578-2746 play-well.org

McInnis Park Golf Course Junior Camp San Rafael; 415/492-1800 mcinnisparkgolfcenter.com Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Summer Program Mill Valley; 415/383-1370 fastforwardweb.com

“For the natural development of your child in a happy, creative environment.”

Mill Valley Potter’s Studio Summer Camp Mill Valley; 415/888-8906 millvalleypottersstudio.com Miwok Stables Summer Camps Mill Valley; 415/383-8048 miwokstables.com

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Mt. Tam Adventures Summer Camps Sausalito; 415/289-4152 mttamadventures.com Mt. Tam Bikes Camp Mill Valley; 415/377-9075 mttambikescamp.com Multi-Sports Kids Camp at Mt. Tam Racquet Club Larkspur; 415/924-6226 mttamrc.com Nike Sports Camps Variety of sports and locations; 800/645-3226 ussportscamps.com No Limits Summer Camps Corte Madera; 415/717-6925 nolimitsdaycamp.com

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Practical Martial Arts Ninja Camps Corte Madera; 415/927-0899 practicalmartialarts.net Pyramid Gymnastics Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/927-1240 hepyramidgym.com Rainbow Montessori Of Marin Mill Valley; 415/381-5666 rainbowmontessoriofmarin.com Rolling Hills Club Summer Camp Novato; 415/897-2185 rollinghillsclub.com Ross Academy Montessori School Summer Mini-Camp Mill Valley; 415/3783-5777 rossacademymontessori.com Ross Cottage Nursery School Summer Program Ross; 415/517-7417 rosscottagenurseryschool.com Ross Recreation Summer Camps Ross; 415/453-6020 rossrecreation.org Ross Valley Summer School Corte Madera; 415/927-6746 Ci.larkspur.ca.us Ross Valley Swim School Kentfield; 415/461-5431 bayclubs.com/rossvalley

Novato Theater Company Summer Stars Novato; 415/883-4498 novatotheatercompany.org

Sage Educators Summer Essential Skills Workshops Mill Valley; 415/388-7243; Larkspur 415/4617243; San Anselmo; 415/594-7243 sageeducators.com/summer-enrichment

Novato Youth Center Summer Program Novato; 415/892-1643 novatoyouthcenter.org

Sailing Education Adventures Sail Camp Sausalito; 415/775-8779 Sfsailing.org

Operation C.H.E.F. Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/497-3710 operationchef.com

San Anselmo Summer Programs San Anselmo; 415/258-4600 townofsananselmo.org

Osher Marin JCC Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/444-8000 marinjcc.org

San Domenico School Summer Camps San Anselmo; 415/258-1944 sandomenico.org/student-life/summercamps

O’Sullivan Soccer Academy Summer Camps San Geronimo; 415/497-8164 osullivansocceracademy.com

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Point Reyes Nature Science and Adventure Camps Point Reyes Station; 415/663-1200 ptreyes.org/summer-camp

San Geronimo Summer Golf Camps San Geronimo; 415/474-2613 golfcoachwill.com

Otis Guy Mountain Bike Camp Fairfax; 415/250-2585 otisguycycles.com

San Marin Junior Tennis Novato; 415/444-9515 tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments

Outback Adventures Summer Camps San Rafael; 415/461-2222 outbackadventures.com

San Rafael Parks & Recreation Summer Camps San Rafael; 415/485-3344 cityofsanrafael.org

Parkour American Ninja Camp at The Cave Corte Madera; 415/927-1630 inthecave.com Pine Point Cooking School Sausalito; 415/332-4352 pinepointcookingschool.com Pinnacles Dive Center Scuba Camp Novato; 415/897-9962 pinnaclesdive.com

Sausalito Parks and Recreation Summer Camps Sausalito; 415/289-4100 ci.sausalito.ca.us Sea Trek Kayak Summer Camps Sausalito; 415/332-8494 seatrek.com/camps Singers Marin Summer Camp Mill Valley; 415/383-3712

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Soccer Kids Various locations; 415/608-2608 sf.soccerkids.com Stapleton School Musical Theatre Camp San Anselmo; 415/454-5759 stapletonschool.org Steve & Kate’s Camp Kentfield, Mill Valley; 415/389-5437 steveandkatescamp.com Strawberry Recreation District Camp Strawberry Mill Valley; 415/383-6494 Strawberry.marin.org

The Culinary Dude’s Kids Cooking Camp Tiburon; 415/242-4192 theculinarydude.com The National Academy of Summer Camps Mill Valley, Novato; 707/541-2365 nationalacademyofathletics.com The Performing Arts Academy of Marin Mill Valley; 415/380-0887 paamarin.com The Ranch Summer Camps Tiburon; 415/435-4355 theranchtoday.org Tiburon Adventure Camp Tiburon; 415/435-4366 btccc.org

Studio 4 Art Summer Camp Fairfax, Mill Valley, Novato; 415/596-5546 studio4art.net

TGA Premier Sports Golf Camps Various locations; 415/599-9478 northbay.playtga.com

Summer Odyssey Camp at Dominican San Rafael; 415/457-4440 domincan.edu

Totally Tennis Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/456-5522 rafaelracquetclub.com

Summer Rock Band Camps at Marin Music Center Novato; 415/897-4131 marinmusic.com

Tutu Ballet Camp Larkspur; 415/419-5610 tutuschool.com

Summer Spanish Immersion Classes Mill Valley; 707/782-1084 colorsofspanish.org Super Cool Summer School Larkspur; 415/927-6746 larkspur.recdesk.com SummerCrest Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/457-6672 summercrest.org Super Summer Adventure Camp San Anselmo; 415/453-3181 supersummeradventurecamp.org Tamalpais Tutoring Summer Workout Kentfield; 415/457-7500 tamalpaistutoring.com Tennis Nation Summer Camp San Rafael; 415/457-5160 marintennisclub.com

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The Cave Summer Gymnastic Camps Corte Madera; 415/927-1630 admin.inthecave.com

Willow Tree Stables Summer Horse Camp Novato; 415/897-8212 willowtreestables.com

The City of Novato Summer Camps Novato; 415/899-8279 novato.org/government/summer-camps

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Ross Valley Players’ production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ enjoyed a profitable run at the theater company’s historic Barn Theatre in Ross.

THEATER

Going Strong The secrets behind the success of 87-year-old Ross Valley Players

By Charles Brousse

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aking advantage of a break in the review schedule, I’m devoting this first column in March to sharing some thoughts about a tiny but truly remarkable local theater company that, at the end of this season, will have been an important part of the Marin cultural scene since 1930. Eighty-seven years, and about 420 productions—it’s an amazing record, one which makes the current leaders completely justified in proudly proclaiming theirs to be the longest continuously performing community theater west of the Mississippi River.

The Ross Valley Players (RVP) began as an itinerant group, presenting plays

wherever they could find space. Then, in 1940, they found a permanent home in town founder James Ross’ former barn, now on the grounds of the Marin Art & Garden Center. But longevity is only part of the RVP story. A search of their production history reveals that they haven’t settled for the lightweight comedies and thrillers that are the staple of most community theaters.

Yes, there have been some of those, but sprinkled among them are many of the greatest plays that the modern Western theater has generated—foreign classics

by Ibsen, Shaw, Wilde, Moliere, Coward and Goldsmith, and American classics

by Miller, Williams, Albee, Wilder, Simon, Kaufman and Hart, to name a few. And they haven’t overlooked

relatively unknown newcomers, like John Patrick Shanley, Caryl Churchill, A.R. Gurney, Jon Robin Baitz and Sarah Ruhl.

The further miracle is that they’ve done this on a shoestring, performing in a drafty old building, with non-Equity actors and almost everyone either working as a volunteer or close to it. So—to pose the question frequently asked of spry nonagenarians as they march toward the 100-year mark—what’s the secret?

I think the answer is fairly simple.

Start with eclectic programming— seasons with just enough theatrical “meat” in them to attract Bay Area directors, designers and non-union performers who are looking for an

artistic challenge to overcome the disadvantage of low, or no pay; seasons that appeal to Marin’s educated, affluent, but decidedly middle-brow audience, who like to feel that they’re culturally up-to-date as long as it doesn’t go too far and cost too much.

Add a low operating overhead, thanks to volunteerism, and a below-market facility rental, which has made it possible to sell seats at a fraction of the professional competition. Top it off with a dash of nostalgia among the graying playgoers, and you have the makings of that single most essential ingredient of a sustainable operation: A loyal, committed following.

The trouble is that, with no financial reserves to fall back on, things are so delicately balanced at RVP that a single malfunction or miscalculation may affect everything else. Take the question of programming choices. In a telephone interview, veteran Business Manager Alex Ross cited examples from recent seasons. Robin Hood, Glorious and The Ladies of the Camellias were expected to have strong ticket sales. Instead, they were financial disasters that might have threatened the company’s viability if The Diary of Anne Frank and Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance had not had such profitable runs.

Finding the right modern plays has also become harder. As the American theater has decentralized, there are no automatic “draws” like Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller and Neil Simon were in the ’40s and ’50s.

Audiences have to take a chance on playwrights whose names they don’t recognize.

The availability of high-quality, non-union talent has declined as small nonprofit Bay Area theaters, many of them specializing in exciting experimental work, lure actors away from the decidedly “uncool” traditional sector.

Faced with financial troubles of its own, RVP’s landlord (the Marin Art & Garden Center) has raised monthly rents substantially over the last few years and has agreed only to a lease extension through 2018.

Those are a few of the headwinds that face the company in its 87th year and beyond. Yet, as far as I can determine, there is no lack of resolve to persevere, and plans to upgrade the risers and audience seating display continued confidence in the future.

Frankly, I wouldn’t have expected otherwise.Y Ross Valley Players, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; (415) 456-9555; rossvalleyplayers.com.

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MUSIC

‘Kedi,’ a film by Ceyda Torun, is an intimate portrait of a tribe of Istanbul cats.

FILM

Secular Gospel Cat’s Cradle Folk duo Birds of Chicago flocks to Novato

‘Kedi’ follows the felines of Istanbul

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By Charlie Swanson

ongwriter JT Nero was living in San Francisco, fronting a soulrock band and hanging out with members of The Be Good Tanyas in the early 2000s when he first heard about multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Allison Russell. After Nero moved to Chicago, he and Russell kept finding time and reasons to collaborate on music for nearly a decade before they officially formed the richly resonant folk duo Birds of Chicago in 2012.

“I was writing a lot of songs that felt like they were Allie’s songs,” Nero says. “We realized we needed to carve out space and time for the thing we had together.”

Now a project that plays on the road some 200 nights a year, Birds of Chicago hits the stage at HopMonk Tavern in Novato on Friday, March 3. The band is built on Nero’s soulful writing and Russell’s striking tones, in a style that is self-described as “secular Gospel.”

Last year, Birds of Chicago released their most impactful album yet, Real Midnight—a mix of melancholy and

wistful beauty.“We try to have our cake and eat it, too,”Nero says with a laugh.

“The project was conceived to ebb and flow on that front.”

The music came first, but Nero and Russell’s chemistry soon blossomed into romance, and the couple was married in 2013. The following year, they welcomed their daughter into the world. Now a family unit on the road, Birds of Chicago has refined a touring life that feels normal.

Playing in the North Bay is a lot like a homecoming for the band, not only because of Nero’s time living in San Francisco, but for the fact that Birds of Chicago found their first large fan base locally, playing big stages at the High Sierra Music Fest and the Strawberry Music Festival.

“People don’t mess around with their music [in Northern California],”Nero says with a laugh.“You’ve got to bring your A-game.”Y Birds of Chicago, Friday, March 3 at HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato; 9pm; $18-$23; 415/892-6200.

By Richard von Busack

ilming cats is likely tougher than herding cats, but Ceyda Torun’s positively enchanting Kedi (Cat) is an intimate portrait of a tribe of Istanbul cats—scads of calicos, gingers and even a few coon-cats escaped from Norse freighters. Kedi is also a look at what’s left of an old city of twisty pedestrian streets, surrounded by an evernarrowing ring of office towers and skyscrapers. From cat’s-eye camera to drone-view, Torun studies the city at all of its levels.

It’s as if Istanbul were knitted together by the presence of unusually well-fed and well-tolerated municipal cats. They wander in and out at will, pilfering sardines from the waterfront fishmongers, or tangling with the rodents. Bystanders stress the unique personalities of the animals, from angel-with-tail to absolute psychopath.

Supposedly Mohammed’s favorite cat fell asleep on his arm when he

was studying, and the prophet cut off his sleeve rather than wake the beast up. We hear about a tradition that cats know about Allah. Dogs think their people are gods, but cats are not fooled by this canine Gnosticism, knowing humans as we are, and looking at us without awe.

These alley cats bring out the philosopher in the people who care for them. One claims that tending a pack of ferals in the rocks by the harbor helped him recover from a breakdown. Another describes a mystical experience: When he needed money, a cat led him to a lost wallet stuffed with the exact sum he needed. At 80 minutes, the city and the cats never get stale. Torun’s marvelous film is capped with a soundtrack of ’60s Turkish rock, as if the cats were living the old hippie dream of life without responsibility and sustenance without work.Y

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Songwriter JT Nero and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Allison Russell merged their talents to form the folk duo Birds of Chicago.

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Movies

• New Movies This Week

By Matthew Stafford

Wed. March 1 - Tue. March 7 • All About Eve (2:18) Stiletto-sharp Joseph Mankiewicz comedy about an aging diva and her Machiavellian understudy; Bette Davis and Anne Baxter star.

• Before I Fall (1:39) Groundhog Day without the laughs as perfect teen Zoey Deutsch finds herself reliving a day in the life over and over again and realizes things aren’t as perfect as they seem.

• Bitter Harvest (1:43) Stalin’s death-bystarvation pogrom in Ukraine is reduced to a story of young love torn asunder in 1930s USSR. • The Brand New Testament (1:53) Acerbic and irreverent Belgian comedy about a god who’s grumpy, overworked and saddled with a rebellious daughter.

• A Dog’s Purpose (2:00) A sweet-natured pooch learns the meaning of life with a little help from his human cohorts (Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton among them).

• Dying Laughing (1:29) Insightful documentary examines the trials and tribulations of making a living as a standup comic; Garry Shandling, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Jerry Lewis are among the expert witnesses.

• Everybody Loves Somebody (1:40) Romantic comedy stars Karla Souza as an LA doctor who cons a co-worker into posing as her boyfriend at her sister’s Mexican wedding.

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

• Fences (2:19) August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play stars Denzel Washington as a father struggling to raise his family in racially explosive 1950s Pittsburgh.

• Get Out (1:44) Savvy social commentary underscores Jordan Peele’s horror flick about an interracial relationship, white guilt and a scary old house.

• Hidden Figures (2:07) True story of the three African-American women who were the brains behind John Glenn’s launch into orbit in the early ’60s.

• Jonathan Bird’s Blue World (1:30) The Emmy-winning moviemaker-explorer hosts an evening of dazzling short films on undersea life.

• Kedi (1:19) Rambling documentary tribute to the beloved free-ranging cats who’ve roamed the streets of Istanbul for thousands of years.

• Kong: Skull Island (1:58) Reboot of the 1933 classic stars a giant ape and lovely glimpses of Oahu and Vietnam but no Fay Wray.

• La La Land (2:08) Bold, brilliant Hollywood musical circles around the bittersweet romance between a struggling jazz musician and an aspiring actress; Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star.

• The LEGO Batman Movie (1:44) Goofy throwback to the Adam West era upends the Dark Knight concept with plenty of help from vocalists Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson and Ralph Fiennes.

• Logan (2:15) The X-Men’s Wolverine returns as an on-the-skids expat cabbie in post-mutant Mexico; High Jackman stars.

• Love Live! Sunshine! (3:00) Delayed high-definition broadcast of Aqours’ first “School Idol” concert at Japan’s Yokohama Arena.

• Manchester by the Sea (2:15) Poignant, bittersweet tale of a Boston janitor who returns to his seaside hometown to raise his newly orphaned nephew; Casey Affleck stars.

• Moonlight (1:50) Tender, bittersweet Best Picture Oscar-winner about a young gay black man’s struggle to define himself and embrace his sexuality.

• National Theatre London: Hedda Gabler (3:30) Ruth Wilson stars as Ibsen’s newly married, deeply dissatisfied bourgeois housewife; Tony winner Ivo van Hove directs.

• Neruda (1:47) Fanciful biopic finds the great Chilean poet on the run from a tireless flatfoot during the anti-communist hysteria of the 1940s.

• Now Is the Time—Healthcare for Everyone (1:11) Informative documentary on the U.S. healthcare system, the imperiled Affordable Care Act and the growing movement to make single-payer healthcare a reality.

• Rock Dog (1:20) Cartoon comedy about a Tibetan mastiff who forsakes his sheepguarding career for the glam life of a rock star; Luke Wilson and Eddie Izzard vocalize.

• Royal Shakespeare Company: The Tempest (2:23) Direct from StratfordUpon-Avon it’s the Bard’s fantastical tale of a vengeful sorcerer and his mystical island kingdom; S.R. Beale is Prospero.

• The Salesman (2:05) Gripping Iranian Oscar-winner about a young couple whose lives are changed when they move into a new apartment with an old tenant still abiding.

• Table 19 (1:27) The singletons stuck at a wedding banquet’s “random” table bond, relax, flirt and whatnot; Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow and Stephen Merchant star.

• Things to Come (1:43) Isabelle Huppert stars as a philosophy professor whose crumbling personal life liberates her to explore the next chapter of her existence.

• A United Kingdom (1:51) True story about the international repercussions surrounding a 1947 interracial love affair between a London office worker and the king of Botswana; Davd Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike star.

• Unlocking the Cage (1:31) PennebakerHegedus documentary focuses on lawyer Steven Wise’s mission to secure basic legal rights for chimps, dolphins, elephants and other cognitively advanced creatures.

• Wrestling Jerusalem (1:33) Performance artist Aaron Davidman assumes 17 different roles—soldier, farmer, academic et al.—in his personal journey into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, filmed on location.

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

• All About Eve (PG) • Before I Fall (PG-13) • Bitter Harvest (R) The Brand New Testament (Not Rated) • Dying Laughing (Not Rated) The Eagle Huntress (Not Rated) • Everybody Loves Somebody (PG-13) • Exhibition On Screen: I, Claude Monet (Not Rated) Fences (PG-13)

Fifty Shades Darker (R) Fist Fight (R) The Founder (PG-13) Get Out (R) The Great Wall (PG-13)

Hidden Figures (PG)

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Jonathan Bird’s Blue World (Not Rated) Kedi (Not Rated) Kong: Skull Island (PG-13)

La La Land (PG-13)

The LEGO Batman Movie (PG)

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Logan (R)

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Love Live! Sunshine!! (Not Rated) Moonlight (R)

• National Theatre London: Hedda Gabler (Not Rated) • Now Is the Time—Healthcare for Everyone (Not Rated) • Rock Dog (PG) Royal Shakespeare Company: The Tempest (Not Rated) • The Shack (PG-13) Split (PG-13) Table 19 (PG-13)

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A United Kingdom (PG-13)

Unlocking the Cage (Not Rated) Wrestling Jerusalem (Not Rated)

Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue 1:40, 7:05; Thu 1:40 Lark: Fri 4:15; Mon 9; Tue 12:50 Lark: Fri 9; Sat 11; Tue 3:10 Rafael: Sat-Sun 12:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 Lark: Wed 6:15 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:10, 3:20, 6:35, 9:45 Lark: Fri 1:20; Mon 3:50; Wed 8:30 Northgate: Fri, Sun-Wed 2:15, 7:25; Sat 7:25 Northgate: Fri, Sun-Wed 11:45, 5:05, 10:10; Sat 5:05, 10:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:30, 1:10, 4, 7, 10; Sun-Wed 10:30, 1:10, 4, 7; Thu 10:30, 1:10, 4 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 8, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:20, 5, 7:55, 10:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:45; Sat-Sun 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15; 3D showtime at 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25; 3D showtime at 2:45 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12, 3:35, 6:40, 9:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:40; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:55, 7, 9:55 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:45, 4, 7:10, 10:10 Rafael: Mon 7 (Jonathan Bird in person) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:15, 8:15; Sat-Sun 2, 4:15, 6:15, 8:15; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:15 Northgate: Thu 7, 7:45, 9:45; 3D showtime at 10:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:35; Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:20, 1:15, 4:10, 7:30, 9:40; Sun-Wed 10:20, 1:15, 4:10, 7:30; Thu 10:20, 1:15, 4:10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:40, 7, 10 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:30; SatSun 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2, 7:30, 10; 3D showtime at 4:45 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 7, 9:35; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 7, 9:35; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 7; Mon-Wed 3:45, 7 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:30, 6:50, 9:30; 3D showtime at 4:05 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:20, 1:10, 3:30, 4:20, 6:40, 7:30, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:40, 11:35, 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 4, 5, 6:10, 7:10, 8:15, 9:20, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30, 9:35; Sat 12:30, 1:15, 3:30, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30, 9:35; Sun 12:30, 1:15, 3:30, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30; Mon-Wed 3:30, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30 Rowland: FriWed 11:15, 1:15, 2:40, 4:30, 6, 7:45, 9:15 Lark: Sat 4; Sun 5 Lark: Fri 11; Sat 9:30; Mon 6:40; Wed 3:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:05; Sun-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40; Thu 11:05, 1:50, 4:40 Sequoia: Fri 4:35, 7:20, 9:50; Sat 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 9:50; Sun 1:50, 4:35, 7:20; Mon-Thu 4:35, 7:20 Lark: Thu 11, 7:30 Rafael: Tue 7 (filmmakers Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg in person) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7:15, 9:30 Lark: Sun 1 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:25; Sun-Thu 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 9:45 Rafael: Fri 3:30, 6, 8:30; Sat-Sun 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30; Fri-Wed 6, 8:30 Lark: Sat 7:30 Rafael: Sun 4:15 (actor-writer Aaron Davidman in person)

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

CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito, 331-0255 CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 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, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

Concerts MARIN COUNTY Alone & Together Singer-songwriter series features Kevin Morby, Sam Cohen, Eric D Johnson (Fruit Bats), Joe Russo and Josh Kaufman covering each other’s tunes. Mar 2, 8pm. $17-$19.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Marin Symphony Third in the Masterworks 3 Program is titled “Songs of Destiny” and features choral works by Brahms and Edward Elgar’s First Symphony. Mar 5, 3pm and Mar 7, 7:30pm. $20-$40. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

SONOMA COUNTY Blues in America Healdsburg Jazz hosts the Marcus Shelby Quartet and vocalist Terrie Odabi in a celebration of African-American music from the greats of jazz and blues. Mar 3, 7pm. $10-$20. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg, 800.838.3006.

The Five Irish Tenors Dublin-based quintet presents a “Salute to Ireland” with a charming program of traditional songs. Mar 3, 7:30pm. $35 and up.

Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Skitzo North Bay thrash maniacs headline a night of heavy music featuring Trecelence, HellBender, Thought Vomit, the King Must Die, Barren Altar and others. Mar 3, 6:30pm. $12-$15. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.978.4125.

NAPA COUNTY The Presidents World-class jazz collaboration featuring Howard Paul and Jody Espina playing an album-release show. Mar 5, 7 and 9:30pm. $20-$30. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.603.1258.

Trevor Hall Night of eclectic mix of acoustic rock, reggae and Sanskrit chanting also features conscious music collective Satsang. Mar 3, 8:30pm. $20. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.226.7372.

Clubs & Venues

Rancho Nicasio Mar 3, Gary Vogensen & the Ramble Band.

Mar 4, Fleetwood Mask. Mar 5, 5pm, Matt Lax & Nearly Beloved with Kaye Rodden. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

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Rickey’s Mar 3, SwingSet. Mar 4, Charles Wheal. Mar 5, Karen Sudjian. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato, 415.883.9477.

The Belrose Second Wednesday of every month, Ragtime jam. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Mar 2, the Manifesto Duo. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Don Antonio’s Mar 2, dinner music with pianist Ricardo Scales. 114 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.0400.

Fenix Mar 2, Kurt Huget and friends. Mar 4, tribute to Teena Marie with Carmen Jones. Soldout. Mar 5, 11:30am, Sunday brunch with Mads Jacobsen. Mar 5, 6:30pm, Domestic Harmony. Mar 7, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Mar 8, pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

HopMonk Novato Mar 2, Last Exit and Magic Toy. Mar 3, Birds of Chicago with Matt the Electrician. Mar 4, Cryptical and friends. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Mar 1, Lorin Rowan’s deep blue jam. Mar 8, Myrtle Lane. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005.

19 Broadway Club Mar 1, the Damon LeGall Band. Mar 2, the Jimi James Band. Mar 3, 5:30pm, Danny Montana and friends. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Mar 3, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mar 6, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Mar 1, the Jazz Roots Band. Mar 2, Donna D’Acuti. Mar 7, Swing Fever. Mar 8, Brian Byrnes. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Papermill Creek Saloon Mar 4, 3pm, Ned Endless & the Allnighters. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls, 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mar 1, the Weissmen. Mar 2, Liquid Green.

Mar 3, Swamp Thang. Mar 4, Afroholix. Mar 5, Matt Bolton. Mar 6, Billy D’s open mic.

Mar 7, the Bad Hombres. Mar 8, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Mar 2, Cuervos R&B. Mar 3, Doc Kraft & Company. Mar 4, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. Mar 5, 5pm, Julio Bravo & Salsabor. Mar 7, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mar 2, Joe Kaplow. Mar 3, Booker Long Duo and Riley Hagan. Mar 4, Travis Hayes. Mar 5, Sneaky Bones with Rain City Ramblers. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge First Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. First Friday of every month, Truthlive. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mar 3, Don Carlos and Soul Ska. Mar 4, 2pm, Blackbird & the Storm. Mar 4, 9pm, the Garcia Project. Mar 5, 6:30 and 9:30pm, Rebirth Brass Band. Mar 6, Crossroads Music School concert. Mar 8, the Buck Johnson Band. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

CALENDAR and Slow Bloom. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

Barley & Hops Tavern Mar 2, Clark Williams. Mar 3, Mardi Gras party with Cabbagehead. Mar 4, Haute Flash Quartet. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9037.

The Big Easy Mar 1, John Courage and Charley Crockett. Mar 2, the Tahoes with Dan Martin & the Noma Rocksteady Band.

Mar 3, Hot Grubb with Buckley. Mar 4, the Coffis Brothers with Buckley.

Mar 7, Sneaky Bones and Rain City Ramblers. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Mar 2, Santa Rosa Symphony Young People’s Chamber Orchestra. 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707.829.2214.

Coffee Catz Tues, 12pm, Jerry Green’s Peaceful Piano Hour. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600.

Corkscrew Wine Bar Mar 3, Obstinate Ostinato. Mar 4, the Sticky Notes. Mar 7, the Rivertown Trio. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.789.0505.

Dry Creek Kitchen Mar 6, Christian Foley-Beining and Tom Shader Duo. Mar 7, Dick Conte and Steve Webber Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.431.0330.

Terrapin Crossroads Mar 4, Achilles Wheel. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge Mar 4, Crowbot. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707.814.0036.

Throckmorton Theatre Mar 3, John Jorgenson & His Quintet.

Mar 5, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Green Music Center Mar 5, 3pm, Miró Quartet with Anne-Marie McDermott. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Travis Marina Mar 4, DJ Carlos Wells. 679 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito, 415.332.2319.

Trek Winery Mar 4, Role Models. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, 415.899.9883.

SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters Mar 4, Chris Ayer, Adam Barnes and Will Moore. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.576.7765.

Arlene Francis Center Mar 3, Trebuchet with Travis Hayes and the Drought Cult. Mar 5, 6pm, Social Advocates For Youth benefit with Acrylics, Deras Krig

Green Music Center 1029 Mar 1, 1pm, SSU Jazz Forum with Ben Allison & Think Free. SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2122.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Mar 2, 7:30pm, Faculty Composers concert featuring John Mayrose. Mar 4, 3pm, Musicians from the Valley of the Moon Music Festival. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Mar 1, Dirtwire. Mar 3, the Garcia Project with Acoustically Speaking. Mar 4, Mardi Gras party with the Dixie Giants, Second Line and the Melt. Mar 6, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Marc Stretch.

Mar 8, PhuturePrimitive and Nico

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18 Thu 3 ⁄ 2 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $17–$19

"Alone and Together"

Featuring: Kevin Morby, Sam Cohen, Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats), Joe Russo (Almost Dead) and Josh Kaufman Fri 3 ⁄ 3 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $30–$32 Don Carlos with SOUL SKA Sat 3 ⁄ 4 • Doors 1pm ⁄ $22–$25

Blackbird and the Storm Audubon Tour Sat 3 ⁄ 4 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $20–$25

The Garcia Project

Sun 3 ⁄ 5 • 2 Shows ⁄ Doors 6pm & 9pm ⁄ $32–$37 GRAMMY AWARD WINNING

Rebirth Brass Band

Wed 3 ⁄ 8 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $17–$22

The Buck Johnson Band

(of Aerosmith) with: Lender Thu 3 ⁄ 9 • Doors 7pm ⁄ FREE ⁄ All Ages

Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra + Mad Mama & the Bona Fide Few Fri 3 ⁄ 10 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $35–$40

Kasey Chambers with:

Danny Click

Sat 3 ⁄ 11 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $22–$27

Mustache Harbor

www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

Fireside Dining 7 Days a Week

Din ner & A Show

On March 3 at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg, Healdsburg Jazz hosts the Marcus Shelby Quartet and vocalist Terrie Odabi in a celebration of African-American music from the greats of jazz and blues.

Luminous. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

Heagerty. 16246 First St, Guerneville, 707.869.3377.

HopMonk Sonoma Mar 3, Shelby Lanterman. Mar 4, Timothy O’Neil. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Monroe Dance Hall Mar 3, Nightclub Party with DJ Steve Luther. Mar 4, Lost Dog Found with Rachel Sierra. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.529.5450.

Vogensen & Mar 3 Gary The Ramble Band 8:00 / No Cover

Hotel Healdsburg Mar 4, the Noel Jewkes Quartet. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.2800.

Lax & Nearly Beloved Mar 5 Matt with Kaye Rodden

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.

Fri

Mask Ranchto!

Mar 4 Fleetwood Fleetwood Mac Tribute 8:30 Debu Sat

Sun

Original Americana 5:00 / No Cover

Fri

Sat

Petty Theft 8:30 NRPS songs and Mar 17 Powerglide more with former members of the Mar 10 & Mar 11 Fri

New Riders of the Purple Sage and Special Guest Bobby Black 8:30

Sat

Click Mar 18 Danny & The Hell Yeahs! 8:30 Mar 19

Gospel Dinner Show and Live Recording!

Fri

Mar 24

The Lowatters

Sat

er Lavay Smith’s Su ppClub

Sun

The Sons of the Soul Revivers Southern Soul Food Menu 7:00

High lonesome twang to Low down dirty roots 8:00 / No Cover

Supper Club” Mar 25 “1940’s Featuring the Music of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Count Basie 8:30

Fri

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Mar 31 & Apr 1 Tommy Castro & The Painkillers 8:30 Reservations Advised

415.662.2219

On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com

Jasper O’Farrell’s Mar 3, King of Dorks and Derailed Freight Train. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room Mar 1, JimBo Trout. Mar 2, Great American Canyon. Mar 3, the Rhythm Drivers. Mar 4, the RevTones. Mar 5, Third Rail Band. Mar 8, Rivertown Trio. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Lavish Hi-Fi First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm, Music for Enjoyment and Pleasure. 402 Moore Ln, Healdsburg, 707.433.9199.

Main Street Bistro Mar 2, Willie Perez. Mar 3, Susan Sutton.

Mar 4, Yancie Taylor. Mar 5, Mac & Potter. 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501.

Mc T’s Bullpen Mar 3, 7pm, Jared O’Connell. Mar 3, 9pm, DJ MGB. Mar 4, Levi Lloyd. Mar 5, George

Murphy’s Irish Pub Mar 3, Sean Carscadden Trio. Mar 4, the Cork Pullers. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Mar 3, Wonderbread 5. Mar 4, Red Fang with Big Jesus. Mar 7, Matisyahu. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Newman Auditorium Mar 3, 7:30pm, Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Concert with violinist Gilles Apap and pianist Grace Fong. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4372.

Occidental Center for the Arts Mar 4, Mardi Gras dance party with Suzy Thompson and Aux Cajunals. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater Mar 3, Jay Williz with Horchata the Choppa and Ether. Mar 4, Hemotoxin with Abscission and Goatbreather. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Mar 2, Brian Rashap and friends. Mar 3, Bootleg Honeys. Mar 4, Misner & Smith.

Mar 5, 5pm, Mardi Gras party with Gypsy Kisses. Mar 6, Open Mic with DJ Loisaida.

Mar 7, Rock Overtime student performance.

Mar 8, singer-songwriter competition. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Mar 4, the Pulsators. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido, 707.869.0821.

Rock Star University House of Rock Mar 4, the Sun Kings. 3410 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Mar 4, Greenhouse. 131 E First St, Cloverdale, 707.894.9610.

Sonoma Speakeasy Mar 3, Sonoma Sound Syndicate. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364.

Spancky’s Bar Mar 4, Jackson Stone Band. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Mar 2, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd and Daniel Castro. Mar 3, the Hots. Mar 4, The Sound of Ghosts with Luke Erickson. Mar 5, 5pm, David Thom Invitational Bluegrass Jam. Mar 6, the Blues Defenders pro jam.

Mar 7, open mic night with RoJo. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, 707.795.5118.

Washoe House Mar 4, Manzanita Moon. 2840 Roblar Rd, Petaluma, 707.795.4544.

NAPA COUNTY Blue Note Napa Mar 1, 6:30 and 9pm, Steffen Kuehn. Mar 2-3,

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Jarvis Conservatory Mar 4, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.

Uptown Theatre Mar 4, the Irish Rovers. 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Art OPENING MARIN COUNTY Fairfax Library Gallery Mar 3-30, “For the Love of Art,” annual group show features oil and acrylic paintings by local artists. Reception, Mar 11 at 3pm. 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Mon-Thurs, 10 to 9; Fri, 12-5; Sat, 10 to 6. 415.453.8151.

Marin Art & Garden Center Mar 3-Apr 16, “Between Nature & Technology,” multimedia artworks by New Orleans-based Courtney Egan and David Sullivan criss-cross the two realms. Reception, Mar 3 at 5pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.455.5260.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Mar 2-23, “Printmaking: Impressions,” juried show features a diverse selection of works.

Reception, Mar 7 at 6pm. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Throckmorton Theatre Mar 7-Apr 1, “The Sustainability of Beauty,” Marlene Sinicki’s art is centered on ideals of sustainability as a force to challenge the course of environmental crises. Reception, Mar 7 at 5pm. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

ONGOING SONOMA COUNTY Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Apr 30, “Outside Voice,” painter Marc Katano debuts his recent series of abstract works, done on massive canvas tarps.

425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.579.1500.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Jul 16, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” on the 50th anniversary of the stage show, this retrospective exhibit features rare memorabilia from the production’s worldwide history. Through Sep 10, “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night,” explore the theme of writing in Peanuts through original cartoons and familyfriendly activities. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5.

707.579.4452.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Mar 12, “Young Artists Show,” annual exhibit features works by students from Sonoma County elementary schools.

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

707.431.1970.

History Museum of Sonoma County Through Apr 2, “The Beat Goes On,” exhibit looks back on peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll in the North Bay. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa.

Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Apr 2, “Eye of the Beholder & Graphic Knowledge,” dual exhibits feature the sculpture and early prints of post-war artist Nathan Oliveira and the prints of Karl Kasten. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Mar 4, “Iceland: Blue,” Barbara Bryn Klare’s recent works on paper, inspired by the colors and textures of Iceland, show in the Underground Gallery, while Nathan Durfee’s whimsical pixelated art shows in the Founders’ Gallery. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Through Mar 9, “Abstract, Figure & Landscape Paintings,” artist Mary Valente displays a wide range of new works in this solo show. 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

415.789.2665.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Mar 16, “Unbridled Flow,” featuring works by longtime Marin artist Nicholas Coley. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

Mon-Sat, 10 to 6. 415.524.8932.

Fairfax Library Gallery Mar 3-30, “For the Love of Art,” annual group show features oil and acrylic paintings by local artists. Reception, Mar 11 at 3pm. 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Mon-Thurs, 10 to 9; Fri, 12-5; Sat, 10 to 6. 415.453.8151.

Gallery Route One Through Apr 2, “Through Stone,” artist Afton Love’s large-scale drawings of rocky landscapes explores geographic time and our place within it. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Art & Garden Center Mar 3-Apr 16, “Between Nature & Technology,” multimedia artworks by New Orleans-based Courtney Egan and David Sullivan criss-cross the two realms. Reception, Mar 3 at 5pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.455.5260.

Marin Society of Artists Through Mar 4, “Two of a Kind,” members show explores artistic visions where two works are more than the sum of their parts.

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

MarinMOCA Through Apr 2, “This Is for You,” exhibit by established Bay Area artist Raymond Saunders includes over 50 selected works spanning the past two decades. Reception, Mar 4 at 5pm. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. WedFri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Mar 2-23, “Printmaking: Impressions,” juried show features a diverse selection of works.

Reception, Mar 7 at 6pm. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Osher Marin JCC Through Mar 10, “Traces of Sepharad,” etchings by New York-based artist Marc Shanker are based on Judeo-Spanish proverbs and densely layered with meaning and cultural connections. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Mar 31, “Works on Paper,” group exhibit features prints, drawings and mixed-media pieces from several artists. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

Throckmorton Theatre Mar 7-Apr 1, “The Sustainability of Beauty,” Marlene Sinicki’s art is centered on ideals of sustainability as a force to challenge the course of environmental crises. Reception, Mar 7 at 5pm. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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Toad the Mime New one-woman show, “A Mime Is a Terrible Thing to Waste–Especially When She Speaks!” boasts mime, comedy, storytelling, improvisation and more. Mar 4, 8pm. $20-$35.

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

Trivia & Standup Night Trivia contest is followed by a headlining standup set from popular comedian Fred Reiss. Mar 8, 8pm. $3. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Dance Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Mar 3-5, North Bay Stage Company Spring Dance Festival, with local artists and choreographers showcasing contemporary and classical skills. $18. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa 707.546.3600.

Osher Marin JCC Mar 2, 1:30pm, Israeli Folk Dancing. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Events Astronaut Lullabies Immersive live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space, returns by popular demand. Sun, Mar 5, 3pm. $10-$15. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.

First Sunday Love Fest Inspiring afternoon features music from Soul Fuse, Onye, Indigo Jazz Band and several

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Between Nature & Technology Courtney Egan and David Sullivan

March 3 -­ April 16, 2017

The Studio at MAGC 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross CA Opening Reception: Friday March 3, 5pm -­ 8pm LEARN MORE AT MAGC.ORG

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7 and 9:30pm, Yellowjackets. Mar 4, 7 and 9:30pm, Jelly Bread. Mar 8, 7 and 9:30pm, “Sacha Sings Sinatra” with Sacha Boutros.

1030 Main St, Napa, 707.603.1258.

songwriters, with beer and wine, food trucks, discussions and more. Mar 5, 2pm. Free.

Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, 707.823.1511.

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Luminarias Healdsburg Literary Guild’s ongoing series welcomes music journalist and rock historian Sylvie Simmons for an evening of wine, bites and literary discussion. Mar 2, 7pm. $15. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Field Trips

Marin County Civil Grand Jury Open House Learn more about independent citizens’ watchdog group that monitors local government, investigates problems and recommends solutions. Thurs, Mar 2, 4:45pm. Free. San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St, San Rafael, 415.485.3333.

Marin Humane Gala Fundraiser features a reception, gourmet dinner, live auction and stories of the animals and people whose lives have been changed

by Marin Humane. Mar 4, 6pm. $200.

Peacock Gap Country Club, 333 Biscayne Dr, San Rafael, marinhumanesociety.org.

Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Stroll among the amazing art exhibits at various Mill Valley galleries and stores, as well as city hall and the community center.

Mar 7, 6pm. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Napa Valley Marathon & Expo Expo features more than two dozen booths offering fitness and health products.

Race happens on Mar 5 and takes place along the Silverado Trail. Register at napavalleymarathon.org. Mar 3-5. Napa Valley Marriott Hotel, 3425 Solano Ave, Napa.

“THE ‘CITIZEN KANE’ OF CAT DOCUMENTARIES!” - Eric Kohn, INDIEWIRE

“DELIGHTFUL AND VISUALLY SPLENDID.” - Stephanie Zacharek, TIME MAGAZINE

Novato Arts Center Open Studios Self-guided art tour sponsored by MarinMOCA features over 50 artists in 4 buildings. Mar 4-5, 11am-5pm. Free.

MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

Sebastopol Art Walk Downtown area galleries and businesses showcase local artists. First Thurs of every month, 6pm. Sebastopol Plaza, Weeks Way, Sebastopol, 707.874.9462.

Standing with Standing Rock Benefit for the Legal Defense Fund features panel discussion with Standing Rock observers and participants, and CherokeeMetis singer-songwriter Jane De Cuir. Mar 4, 6:30pm. $10-$20. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo, 415.456.3713.

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An environmental science educator-led hike in the Marin Headlands on March 4 will be followed by campfire skits and s’more roasting.

History of Headlands Hike Engaging naturalist-led hike explores Marin’s natural and cultural history. Mar 4, 11am. Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.9622.

Nature Guide Training Audubon Canyon Ranch is offering nature lovers the opportunity to become a nature guide at the Martin Griffin Preserve in Stinson Beach. Starts March 11, 9-4, and runs for eight Saturdays in March and April.

4900 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, 415.868.9244, ext. 116; egret.org.

Sunset Hike & Dine Great views and complimentary wine make for a memorable evening hike before dinner.

Space is limited, RSVP required. Sat, Mar 4, 4pm. $20 plus dinner. Pelican Inn, 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach, 415.331.0100.

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Family Camp Weekend is focused on getting outdoors and playing, learning, serving and working in our National Parks. Mar 3-6. $275 per family. Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.9622.

Cinema & Psyche Watch and discuss eight masterful movies with folklore and fairy-tale motifs. Mon, 2pm. Through Apr 24. $165. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, cinemaandpsyche.com.

Family Night Hike & Campfire Environmental science educator-led hike in the Marin Headlands is followed by campfire including s’more roasting, campfire skits and fun sing-alongs. Sat, Mar 4, 5:30pm. $12.

NatureBridge at Golden Gate, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, 415.332.5771.

Deconstructing Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Composer, musician and expert Scott Freiman looks at the classic Beatles album from multiple angles, exploring the history behind the music. Wed, Mar 1, 6:30pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San

Rafael, 415.454.1222.

India in a Day Crowdsourced documentary is the story of a single day, Oct 10, 2015, as recorded by hundreds of individuals throughout India. Mar 4, 7pm. $10. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Jonathan Bird’s Blue World “Science on Screen” series welcomes the Emmy-winning underwater science adventure host to screen and discuss several of his short films. Mar 6, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Wrestling Jerusalem Writer-actor Aaron Davidman presents and discusses his eye-opening journey into the heart of the Israel-Palestine debate. Mar 5, 4pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Food & Drink Barrel Tasting Weekends Several wineries welcome you to sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Mar 3-5. $40$50. Wine Road wineries, various locations, Healdsburg, wineroad.com.

Novato Youth Chili Academy Cook-Off Students team with local firefighters for a cookoff, open to all. Mar 2, 4pm. Free. Novato Youth Center, 680 Wilson Ave, Novato, 415.892.1643.

For Kids

Hare & Tortoise Aesop’s classic is retold as part of the MTC family series. Through Mar 5. $18-$22. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

NatureBridge’s Preschool Playdates Series A two-hour hands-on program featuring techniques to help engage your children’s sense of wonder and guide their natural curiosity during outdoor adventures. Mar 3, 9:30am. $75 per child. NatureBridge at Golden Gate, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, 415.332.5771.

Lectures ACT Workshop Tutor and coach Maggy Hughes provides expert help to jumpstart your ACT prep.

Mar 5, 12pm. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, 707.924.6444.

Chechnya & Russia: Historical & Cultural Influences Jason Morton of UC Berkeley surveys the relationship between Russia and Chechnya and discusses the unique place of Chechnya and the Caucasus in Russian literature and culture. Mar 3, 12pm. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

Civil Liberties in 2017 Chair of the Marin chapter of the ACLU Bob Harmon guides a discussion of our constitutionally protected rights. Mar 2, 7pm.

Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

The Commute Crew Trio of adventure cyclists use video and photography to highlight two backcountry mountain bike rides, each a week long. Mar 8, 7pm. Marin Museum of Bicycling, 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, 415.450.8000.

Cyanotype Process Learn to create beautiful prints with deeper blues and a longer tonal range using the modern cyanotype process in this hands-on photo workshop. Mar 3-5. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Gifts from Our Garden Inverness Garden Club welcomes writers and gardeners Julie Monson and Wendy Johnson for a conversation. Mar 8, 4pm. Point Reyes Books, 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1542.

The Twin Tunnels & SF Waterways Hear what experts from the Bay Institute, the Tuolumne River Trust and the Golden Gate Salmon Association have to say about the upcoming Twin Tunnels project. Mar 8, 7pm.

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

With a New Eye Stephen Johnson talks on cutting-edge

Writing Our Way Home Writing workshop with Jaune Evans looks to capture sacred spaces in prose and poetry.

Mar 4, 10am. $50. Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1349.

Readings Book Passage Mar 1, 7pm, “Wonderland” with Steve Johnson. Mar 4, 4pm, “Buddhist Economics” with Clair Brown. Mar 4, 7pm, “Little House in the Hollywood Hills” with Charlotte Stewart. Mar 5, 1pm, “One Small Difference” with Kerry Nelson. Mar 5, 7pm, “The Story of Our Time” with Robert Atkinson. Mar 6, 7pm, “A Train Through Time” with Elizabeth Farnsworth. Mar 7, 7pm, “How Soon Is Now” with Daniel Pinchbeck. Mar 8, 7pm, “Celine” with Peter Heller. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

Book Passage By-the-Bay Mar 8, 7pm, “Lost Worlds of the San Francisco Bay Area” with Sylvia Linsteadt.

100 Bay St, Sausalito.

Theater Bus Stop Ross Valley Players present the compassionate comedy about eight lonely people stranded at a diner in the middle of a snowstorm. Mar 3-26. $15-$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.456.9555.

Ideation Marin Onstage presents the dark comedythriller about a twisted corporate brainstorming session. For mature audiences.

Through Mar 4. $21-$24. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, MarinOnstage.org.

A Little Night Music Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical about new romances and second chances is entrancing entertainment. Through Mar 19. $15-$38. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

The Magic Flute Mozart’s fantastical opera is performed

by Sonoma State University departments of music and theatre arts. Through Mar 5. $5-$17. Evert B. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.4246.

To Kill a Mockingbird Stage version of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prizewinning novel is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. Mar 3-12. $10-$25. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, 707.256.7500.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical The beloved characters from ‘Peanuts’ come to life in this revised version of the classic musical about a day in the life of Charlie Brown. Mar 3-19. $15-$25. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield, 415.457.8811.

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WOMEN’S GROUP: Group for spiritually-oriented women to explore, reflect & uncover blocks to experiencing more good in your life. Find new direction and support for life transitions. A place to process & grow. To explore challenges in relationship, dating, health, work, finances, friendships, parenting, caregiving, aging & more. Limited space. Also, starting week of 03/06 : ongoing, coed (emotional) INTIMACY GROUPS (partnered or single); 9-week coed SINGLES GROUP. Also INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & COUPLES THERAPY. Central San Rafael. Possible financial assistance (health/flex savings accounts or insurance). Call (415) 453-8117 for more information.

Renée Owen, LMFT#35255. https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/183422 OPEN HOUSE WITH PEMA CHODRON. Please join our meditation group Tamalpais Shambhala as we watch an hour of Buddhist nun, author, speaker Pema Chodron share on topics such as loving-kindness, compassion, loss, and impermanence. We meditate, watch a DVD, and discuss the topics presented by this wise, insightful and humorous, well-known Buddhist teacher. Join us every 3rd Tuesday from 7pm to 9 for Pema Night or join us anytime Sunday morning at 10 am for Meditation or Tuesday at 7 pm for Open House. 734 A Street, Suite 1, San Rafael, CA 94901. For more information visit our website tamalpais.shambhala.org

Community Spanish Language Learning Center In Downtown San Rafael www.spanishindowntown sanrafael.com

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415-459-0449.

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Cinderella Gone to the Dogs!

A fun, one-hour interactive musical offering is the perfect introduction to theater for children ages 3 and up. Mar 4. $10-$12. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

technology being used to photograph national parks and natural landscapes. Mar 2, 7pm. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

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PublicNotices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141515. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: XANADU ENTERTAINMENT, 15 INDIAN ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: 1) CYNTHIA PEPPER, 15 INDIAN ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 2) MELINDA DARLINGTON-BACH, 31 MANZANITA AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. 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 FEB 02, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141522. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WOMEN ACTIVIST TOPS, 1 CHANNING WAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: 4TH HORSE FITNESS, INC, 1 CHANNING WAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. The 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 FEB 02, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141345.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) PRESTON POINT LAMB 2) PRESTON POINT FARM 3 ) MARIN MEAT COMPANY 4) POZZI RANCH 5) MARIN LAMB 6) PRESTON POINT RANCH 7) POZZI RANCH TRUCKING 8) PRESTON POINT, 1775 DILLON BEACH ROAD, TOMALES, CA 94971: 1) MARTIN POZZI, 851 CLEVELAND LANE, PETALUMA, CA 94952 2) SALLY POZZI, 851 CLEVELAND LANE, PETALUMA, CA 94952.The business is being conducted by 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 Jan 09, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141520.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HOUSE OF BAGELS, 640 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PAOLAY LENG, 175 VISTA DEL MAR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The 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 FEB 02, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141539.The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) SIDECAR 2) TEMPEST, 1560 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GESSIKA RYAN McCANN, 320 MESA VERDE WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The 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 FEB 06, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141558. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) AKASHIC INDUSTRIES 2) AKASHIC BOOKS & RECORDS, 6 SCHOOL ST, STE 240, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JASON WITHERSPOON, 132 TAMALPAIS RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The 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 FEB 08, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141588.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CREATIVE CUSTOM PAINTING, 1323 LINCOLN AVE #1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1) LEONCIO ESPINOZA ORDOÑEZ, 1323 LINCOLN AVE # 1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; 2) OLIVA ZARRO BAUTISTA, 1323 LINCOLN AVE # 1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on FEB 10, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141564.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, 316 MESA VERDE WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LUIS LUCIANO, 316 MESA VERDE WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The 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 FEB 09, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141601.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LUCAS VALLEY CLEANERS, 4460 REDWOOD HWY #17, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LINDA CHEON, 2500 DEER VALLEY RD #127, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The 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 FEB 14, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141501.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARTY’S WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES, 90 NORTH

AVE #1D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: 1) HENRY MARTINEZ, 90 NORTH AVE #1D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 2) JULIA MARTINEZ, 90 NORTH AVE #1D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted by 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 FEB 01, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141478.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CHRIS THEOFEL INNOVATIONS, 1464 GRAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PANACHE KITCHEN INNOVATIONS, INC., 1464 GRAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The 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 Jan 30, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141629.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 3 CLUB VIEW DR, NOVATO, CA 94949: SUE GILLIAM, 3 CLUB VIEW DR, NOVATO, CA 94949.

The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Feb 17, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304750.

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on April 10, 2014, Under File No: 2014134564. Fictitious Business name(s) HOUSE OF BAGELS, 640 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HAY YOU, 175 VISTA DEL MAR, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Feb 10, 2017 (Publication Dates: Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141549.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN BUILDING SUPPLY, 170 PAUL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DOLLY WINGALE, 535 ATHERTON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945.The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on FEB 07, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141624. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS, 400 PROFESSIONAL CENTER DR, NOVATO, CA 94947: WELLNESS WHEEL LLC, 16 MADRONE PARK CIRCLE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.

The business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on FEB 16, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017141658. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: IDEAGEO, 310A BONITA ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CRAIG A LANGBEIN, 310 A BONITA ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.

The 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 FEB 23, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141660.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MACH 5 PAINTING, 1048 7TH ST #1, NOVATO, CA 94945: 1) EFREN AVILA, 1048 7TH ST #1, NOVATO, CA 94945; 2) DANY ELIZARDO GONZALEZ PEREZ, 240 CANAL ST, APT B7, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted

by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on FEB 23, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT——File No: 2017-141582. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MCKURDY PREMIUM COFFEE, 277

WOODLAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ZAID AL KURDI, 277 WOODLAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The 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 FEB 10, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141485.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BLUE WOMEN RED COUNTRY, 305 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE, SUITE 301, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JACK SUSKI, 305 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE, SUITE 301, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.

The 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 JAN 31, 2017. (Publication Dates: Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22 of 2017)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1700369.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ANGELA RATTO CHECK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ANGELA RATTO CHECK to ANGELA BETH RATTO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 04/04/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: JAN 31, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 of 2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1700349.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JUAN VELASQUEZ HERNANDEZ & MARIA PEREZ HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: AIDA MARGARTIA VELASQUEZ PEREZ to AIDA SOPHIA VELASQUEZ PEREZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 04/04/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: JAN 30, 2017. (Publication Dates: Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 of 2017)

Trivia answers «5 1 Toy Story, which grossed $370

million its first weekend. Pixar later moved to larger quarters in Emeryville.

2 deplorables 3 Mardi Gras; Fat Tuesday 4 Poor, lonely ‘Z’ 5 Hidden Figures (shown in visual);

7 Harvey Haddix; The Braves’ winning pitcher Lew Burdette threw a 13-inning shutout. Thanks for the question to Colonel Bill Cope, former mayor of Novato.

8 Draw 9 Mar-a-Lago, purchased in 1985

by Donald Trump

Hell or High Water; Hacksaw Ridge

10 Apple’s Macintosh

6 Smoking pipes

BONUS ANSWER: Bob Dylan

By Amy Alkon

Q:

A year ago, the woman who pet-sits for me began inviting herself over for dinner. We started going out about three times a week. I always paid for dinner. She never introduced me to her friends, wouldn’t let me pick her up at her apartment and wouldn’t let me touch her. Even a genial “thank you” touch on the arm got a grim response. Her reason: She didn’t want a relationship. I kept hoping this would change. Recently, I went on Facebook and saw that she’s been in a relationship with another man. Her response? “Well, I’m not sleeping with him, so I can see whomever I want.” After a long, demoralizing year, I ended things. Did I do right by getting out?—Not A Game Player

A:

Having regular dinners with somebody doesn’t mean that you’re dating.

I have dinner with my TV several nights a week, but that doesn’t mean I should get “Samsung forever!” tattooed on my special place.

Consciously or subconsciously, this woman deceived you into thinking that a relationship was possible—but she had help. Yours. To understand how you got tripped up, let’s take a look at self-deception—through an evolutionary lens. Evolutionary researchers William von Hippel and Robert Trivers describe self-deception as a “failure to tell the self the whole truth” by excluding the parts that go poorly with our goals and our preferred view of ourselves. We do this through “information-processing biases that give priority to welcome over unwelcome information”—or, in plain English: What we ignore the hell out of can’t hurt us.

Seems crazy, huh?—that we would have evolved to have a faulty view of reality?

However, von Hippel and Trivers contend that the ability to self-deceive evolved to help us be better at deceiving others—keeping us from giving off the cues we do when we know we’re putting out a big fibby. As Trivers explains in The Folly of Fools: “We hide reality from our conscious minds the better to hide it from onlookers.”

Knowing that we do this can help us remember to ask the right questions—the egognawing kind—and drag the facts upstairs to consciousness and give them a long look.

Q:

I feel that my boyfriend brings out my best self: Loving, sweet, productive.

In my failed marriage, my ex seemed to bring out my worst self: Unstable, selfish, lazy. It’s almost as if I’m a different person with my boyfriend. But how different can I be?—In A Better Place

A:

OK, so you sometimes daydreamed about your naked ex and the things you’d like to do to him—like painting him all over with maple syrup and throwing him into a pit of starving fire ants.

To understand what’s different with your current boyfriend, consider that the relationship is an environment—one that influences your behavior just like a physical environment.

There’s a term for the sort of relationship dynamics that bring out your best self—the “Michelangelo phenomenon”—coined by social psychologist Caryl Rusbult and her colleagues. The name was inspired by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo’s belief that there’s an ideal figure hidden within each block of stone and that it’s the sculptor’s job to chip away the pieces around it until it’s revealed.

They find that in a relationship, two things foster your bringing out the best in each other. One is that your partner “affirms” your values, meaning that your partner is aligned (enough) with what you care most about. Second, they engage in behaviors that encourage you to move toward your “ideal self.” This might mean urging you to acquire new skills or, at a cocktail party, asking you about the dog-walking drone you invented while you’re standing next to a trustafarian.

Rusbult and her colleagues observe that when individuals in a relationship improve and grow—especially through their partner’s encouragement—it makes for a better relationship and happier partners. Conversely, when their partner is unhelpfully critical, controlling and at odds with who they are and what they want, the relationship suffers, as do those in it. Ultimately, if you say, “I barely recognize who I am with this person,” it should be a good thing—not one that leads to TV news clips of your bewildered neighbor: “We’re all just shocked. She seemed so nice, so normal. I guess she just … snapped.”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

Astrology

For the week of March 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I predict that

you will have earned the title of Master Composter no later than March 26. Not necessarily because you will have packed your food scraps, wilted flowers, coffee grounds and shredded newspapers in, say, a deluxe dual-chamber tumbling compost bin. But rather because you will have dealt efficiently with the rotting emotions, tattered habits, decrepit melodramas and trivial nonsense that has accumulated; you will have worked hard to transform all of that crap into metaphorical fertilizer for your future growth. Time to get started!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s a good time for you to wield your emotional intelligence with leadership and flair. The people you care about need more of your sensitive influence. Any posse or tribe that you’re part of will benefit from your thoughtful intervention. So get out there and build up the group morale, Taurus. Assert your healing ideals with panache. Tamp down the insidious power of peer pressure and fashionable nonsense. You have a mandate to wake up sleepy allies and activate the dormant potential of collective efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you were ever

in your life going to be awarded an honorary Ph.D. from a top university, it would happen in the next few weeks. If there were even a remote possibility that you would someday be given one of those MacArthur Fellowship “genius” grants, now would be the time.

Likewise, if you had any hopes of being selected as one of “The World’s Sexiest Chameleons,” or “The Fastest, Sweetest Talkers on Earth” or “The Planet’s Most Virtuoso Vacillators,” the moment has arrived. And even if none of those things happen, I’m still pretty sure that your reputation and status will be on the rise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’re wandering into places that you’ve always thought you should be wary of or skeptical about. Good for you! As long as you protect your innocence, I encourage you to keep exploring. To my delight, you have also been fantasizing about accomplishments that used to be off-limits. As long as you don’t overreach, I invite you to dream boldly. And since you seem to be in the mood for big thinking, here are other revolutionary activities to consider: Dissolving nonessential wishes; transcending shrunken expectations; escaping the boring past; busting irrelevant taboos.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I did a good job of raising

my daughter. She turned out to be a thoughtful, intelligent adult with high integrity and interesting skills. But I’m not sure that my parenting would have been as effective if I’d had more kids. I discussed this issue with Nathan, a guy I know. His six offspring are all grown up, too. “How did you do it?” I asked him.

“Having just one child was a challenging job for me.”

“I’ll tell you my secret,” Nathan told me. “I’m a bad father. I didn’t work very hard on raising my kids. And now they never let me forget it.” In the near future, Leo, I recommend that you pursue my approach in your chosen field, not Nathan’s. Aim for high-quality intensity rather than scattershot quantity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In her poem “Not

Anyone Who Says,” Virgo writer Mary Oliver looks down on people who declare, “I’m going to be careful and smart in matters of love.” She disparages the passion of anyone who asserts, “I’m going to choose slowly.” Instead she champions those who are “chosen by something invisible and powerful and uncontrollable and beautiful and possibly even unsuitable.” Here’s my response: Her preferred formula sounds glamorous and dramatic and romantic—especially the powerful and beautiful part. But in practice it rarely works out well—maybe just 10 percent of the time—mostly because of the uncontrollable and unsuitable part. And now is not one of those times for you, Virgo. Be careful and smart in matters of love, and choose slowly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The poet Rainer

Maria Rilke bemoaned the fact that so many of us “squander our sorrows.” Out of self-pity or lazy selfindulgence, we wallow in memories of experiences

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that didn’t turn out the way we wished they would have. We paralyze ourselves with repetitions of depleting thoughts. Here’s an alternative to that approach: We could use our sadness and frustrations to transform ourselves. We could treat them as fuel to motivate our escape from what doesn’t work. I mention this, Libra, because now is an excellent time to do exactly that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time for the Bliss Blitz—a new holiday just for you Scorpios. To celebrate it properly, get as buoyant as you dare; be greedy for euphoria; launch a sacred quest for pleasure.

Ah, but here’s the big question: Can you handle this much relief and release? Are you strong enough to open yourself to massive outbreaks of educational delight and natural highs? Some of you may not be prepared. You may prefer to remain ensconced in your protective sheath of cool cynicism. But if you think you can bear the shock of unprecedented exaltation and jubilation, then go ahead and risk it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In his book The Horologicon, Mark Forsyth gathered “obscure but necessary” words that he dug out of old dictionaries. One of his discoveries is a perfect fit for you right now. It’s “snudge,” a verb that means to walk around with a pensive look on your face, appearing to be busy or in the midst of productive activity, when in fact you’re just goofing off. I recommend it for two reasons: 1. It’s important for your mental and physical health that you do a lot of nothing; that you bless yourself with a healing supply of refreshing emptiness.

2. It’s important for your mental and physical health that you do this on the sly as much as possible; that you avoid being judged or criticized for it by others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I wish your

breakfast cereal came in boxes decorated with Matisse and Picasso paintings. I wish songbirds would greet you each morning with sweet tunes. I wish you’d see that you have more power than you realize. I wish you knew how uniquely beautiful you are. I wish you’d get intoxicated with the small miracles that are happening all around you. I wish that when you made a bold move to improve your life, everyone greeted it with curiosity and excitement. And I wish you would let your imagination go half-wild with fascinating fantasies during this, the Capricorn wishing season.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “You’re a

different human being to everybody you meet,” says novelist Chuck Palahniuk. Now is an excellent time to contemplate the intricacies and implications of that amazing truth—and start taking better advantage of how much freedom it gives you. Say the following statements out loud and see how they feel: 1. “My identity isn’t as narrowly circumscribed as I think it is.”

2. “I know at least 200 people, so there must be at least 200 facets to my character.” 3. “I am too complicated to be completely comprehended by any one person.”

4. “Consistency is overrated.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your immediate future is too good to be true. Or at least that’s what you, with your famous self-doubt, might be inclined to believe if I told you the truth about the favorable developments that are in the works. Therefore, I have come up with some fake anxieties to keep your worry reflex engaged so it won’t sabotage the real goodies.

Beware of dirty limericks and invisible ladders and upside-down rainbows and psychic bunny rabbits. Be on guard against accountants wearing boxing gloves and clowns singing Broadway show tunes in runaway shopping carts and celebrities telling you classified secrets in your dreams.Y Homework: What’s the best surprise that you could give yourself right now? Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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