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The Marin County District Attorney’s Office has a Victim-Witness Program?

Victim advocates are professionally trained to support victims and witnesses of crime. The Victim-Witness Program consists of Program Supervisor, Nilda Fernandez, and six victim advocates. Four of these advocates speak Spanish fluently and all advocates assist victims and witnesses of crime by providing: • Information about the Victim-Witness Program and what victims and witnesses can expect as a case proceeds through the criminal justice system.

• Emotional support and crisis intervention.

• Contact information and referrals to other county departments and outside agencies.

• Information about victim’s legal rights and advice on crime prevention and protection.

• Information and assistance with applications to the California State Compensation Board where applicable.

Advocates also respond to inquiries and requests from victims and witnesses of crime. They evaluate victims’ needs and eligibility for assistance and accompany victims to court. They also assist with getting victim impact statements to probation before sentencing and help victims to understand what documentation may be needed to substantiate a restitution claim. Advocates will also try to notify victims of an inmate’s impending parole hearing or prison release date. During the process, advocates give the victims a direct voice by communicating with the assigned Deputy District Attorney on behalf of the victim by expressing the victims’ thoughts and feelings about the case.

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Members of the Marin County Victim-Witness Program

Starting from left to right Rachel Yamanoah, Advocate; Yolanda Johnson, Advocate; Rachel Mendivel, Advocate, Nilda Fernandez, Program Supervisor; Anna Macias, Advocate, Dona Coble, Legal Process Specialist; Kneeling: Ceci Sibrian, Advocate; Cecilia Hudson, Advocate

Call the Victim-Witness Program at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office 415.473.5080

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This week, a letter-writer walks us through facts—many of which could not be confirmed.

‘Mentally Ill Left’

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that Steve Bannon is a racist or anyone around President Trump.

As far as winning in 2018, the Dems had better find someone that does not set off cuckoo clocks when speaking, like Nutty Nancy Pelosi.

Frankly Americans have had enough with a party that was founded by the KKK, led by racist leaders for decades and still reeks of corruption.

—Sent anonymously because of very violent anti-American leftists

Nicole Gillette’s lovely letter entitled ‘Nazi Trump, F * * k Off ’ is really mentally ill; now I know that the Pacific Sun has to sell newspaper advertising to make money, but this insults the intelligence of your readers and advertisers [Letters, Aug. 16]. Let’s go through the facts. Something the mentally ill left does not want to deal with.

Trump’s father was investigated in 1970 and exonerated by the FBI and HUD of any charges relating to Was the lack of a movie guide in discrimination. There is no factual evidence that Trump has a racist bone the [Aug. 9] Pacific Sun, along with in his body. Not one single fact. a Film section featuring a single He is committed to rebuilding article, a new policy or an oversight? the inner cities and will probably If the latter, not only am I glad do one thousand times more for the Sun’s free, but given the many African-Americans than Sharpton, claims on my reading time, it’ll !

Jesse High Jackson, nut bar Waters, come off• Tel: my415. must-read list.

Gallery Route One 11101 Highway One • Point Reyes Station CA • Mail: PO Box 937, Point Reyes, CA 94956 663 1347 • www.galleryrouteone.org Hussain Obama and all the rest will Nonprofit Art Organization • Contemporary Art Gallery —Edward ever even attempt. Good old Obama ! Service through visual arts Community just hangs out with the billionaires; TM Editor’s Note: Thank you for your letter, what happened to the Chicago Edward. When the Movies page does 158 Artists: 158 fantastical, wild, community organizations he imaginative boxes not appear in the Pacific Sun, it is not an supposedly led? Good luck, suckers.

Closes Sept 24 | Closing Party 2–3pm, oversight, but rather an issue of available I suggest you read Breitbart Followed by Live Auction 3–5pm space. We do the best that we can to fit all News; it is not anti-Semitic in any Open every day 11 to 5, Sat till 7 for BOX SHOW TM of our regular sections into the paper each away that I can comprehend.

In 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station week, but this is not always possible. We fact Trump’s daughter converted to 415.663.1347 | galleryrouteone.org Judaism. There is not a lick of proof thank you and others for understanding.

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By Howard Rachelson

1 What two different public transportation systems in the Bay Area are known by four-letter names?

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2 True or false: The animal name for a group of lizards is called a lounge.

3 Female attendance in martial arts schools increased

by 50 percent after the 2000 release of what action film, based on a popular late-1970s TV series? Name the three stars shown.

4 What president is shown on each of these U.S. coins?: 4 a. Penny b. Nickel c. Quarter 5 In the 1819 short story Rip Van Winkle, Rip falls asleep after bowling and drink-

ing and carrying on in the mountains of New York with a bunch of dwarves.

a. How long did Rip sleep? b. What author created this story?

6 This eastern European country, whose name begins with ‘B,’ is known as the historical birthplace of rose oil, and today is one of the world’s leading producers of rose perfume. What is its name?

7 Can you name four kinds of rather small animals with three-letter names?

For example, smaller than dogs.

8 Who was the first African-American host of the Academy Awards ceremony, in 1994?

9 Can you identify four National League baseball teams whose city and team name begin with the same letter?

10 Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in August of what year?

BONUS QUESTION: Six of the 10 ‘most liked tweets’ of all time were written by what person?

▲ Two women recently battled to bring a man back to life after he experienced cardiac failure during a tennis lesson at the Mt. Tam Racquet Club in Larkspur. Former Stanford nurse Suzanne Dolan and her friend Melissa Lasky were on the next court when the victim dropped to the ground. Suzanne ran to him and assessed that he was unconscious with no pulse. While she started chest compressions, she instructed Melissa to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

The man came back to life and then drifted away again; however, when paramedics arrived minutes later, he was alive. After a stint in Marin General’s ICU, he’s recovering at home and enjoyed a heartfelt reunion with Suzanne and Melissa this week.

We hear that both women will receive an award from the city of Larkspur. Bravo.

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Howard Rachelson invites you to a great new team trivia contest— Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30pm at Restaurant Taste in San Rafael, inside Copperfield’s Books (BYOB). Contact Howard at howard1@ triviacafe.com, and visit triviacafe.com for the web’s best questions.

▼ Long-time Pacific Sun reader and letters to the editor writer Tony Good reports that he was asleep on a balcony on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael last week when an unknown assailant attacked him. The next morning, after his friends saw him and told him that he needed medical attention, he walked to the bus stop to wait for the bus to Marin General. He looked bad enough that a passerby insisted on calling an ambulance.

They were rightfully concerned. Good sustained several injuries from the atrocious assault, including three facial fractures, a cut near his eye that required stitches and a sprained hand. The merciless Zero who committed this crime is the worst kind of monster, for Good is homeless and disabled.

We wish him a quick recovery.

Got a Hero or a Zero? Please send submissions to nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com.

Toss roses, hurl stones with more Heroes and Zeros at ›› pacificsun.com

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Upfront Passengers got a feel for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train during a preview ride in July. If all goes according to continually delayed plans, the trains will begin service—for real—this week.

Train I Ride

Top brass at SMART say trains finally set to roll on Aug. 25

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r. Godot told me to tell you he won’t come this evening but surely tomorrow.— Samuel Beckett, ‘Waiting for Godot’ In July of 2008 I was standing on a train platform in Tokyo when a Japanese acquaintance asked me,“What are train stations like in America?”

I thought long and hard before answering. “They’re like this, but we call them airports.”

The humor was lost on my companion. However, the conversation

did reveal a striking difference between America and the rest of the world.

American passenger trains, for the most part, have gone the way of the dinosaur.

I’m not qualified to say if that’s a good or bad thing. It’s just that today, most Americans simply don’t know what to make of passenger trains that aren’t meant for sightseeing tours.

But in the fall of 2008, Sonoma County voters bucked the trend and approved SMART, the then-proposed passenger rail service that would connect Cloverdale to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal in Marin County. Rail

commuters would bypass the NovatoPetaluma traffic woes on Highway 101, zooming past at a comfortable 80 miles per hour. It would be glorious.

Nine Years Later

“I’m not paying $23 to take a train!”

The appalled man was dressed to the nines in turn-of-the-century attire, one of a dozen historical reenactors standing on the downtown Santa Rosa SMART station platform.

His mind simulating life in 1900, it’s no wonder that he thought $23 was

By Thomas Broderick too much for a roundtrip train ride.

Except today, it’s free.

Besides this group of men and women seemingly unstuck in time, the train platform was half-full when I arrived just after 8am on July 22, one of SMART’s free-preview days.

There were couples, families and a few curious solo travelers. Friendly SMART ambassadors were answering questions and handing out Clipper cards. The question of the day, “When does real service start?” was met with shrugs and stories of pending (delayed) government approval.

I imagined SMART television commercials based around the scenery. Picture this: A tired businessman gets on the train in San Rafael. He buys a glass of wine at the snack bar before settling in to look out the window, where the sun is setting over golden pastures. Get on that advertising campaign, SMART. Past Rohnert Park, homes and businesses filled up the view, along with large cannabis farms on the west side of Roseland. “You’d never see that in St. Louis,” one of the conductors said, chuckling as he pointed out the window.

My two-hour journey ended where it began. I, along with 50 or so other passengers, got off at the downtown Santa Rosa station at Railroad Square.

Walking back to my car, I planned part two of my research: How would the free ride compare to taking SMART on the first day of paid service, scheduled at the time for Aug. 2?

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It’s Aug. 23 and we’re still waiting.

The SMART opening turned out to be an even rarer event than the solar eclipse this week.

But if SMART is to be believed, the trains are set to roll for real on Aug. 25, helping commuters get from point A to point B in an environmentally friendly style, complete with coffee and snacks and killer views of cannabis fields.

We will see.

When I lived in Japan and was asked about commuter train stations in America, I was an intern at the Central Japan Railway Company. JR Central, among other things, is the majority shareholder of Nippon Sharyo, the company that built SMART’s trains. On a tour of the Nippon Sharyo factory floor just outside Nagoya, I saw firsthand the care that goes into building some of the safest and most technologically advanced trains in the world.

At the time I thought how great it would be if these trains existed in America. And now that the feds have signed off on SMART’s positive train control system which shuts train service down to prevent emergencies like derailments, here they are, right in our backyard and ready to roll. I’m glad the day is coming soon.

But until then, if anyone should ask me about SMART’s first day of service, I will continue to cite Beckett: “Surely tomorrow.”Y

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One of the SMART ambassadors reported that the train would be standing-room only. That was fine with me. I was out to discover what people thought about Sonoma and Marin counties’ long-awaited transportation revolution.

The moment arrived. More than half of the crowd took pictures of the approaching train. “New train smell” escaped as the doors opened. I stood near the closed doors and braced myself. Thankfully, the train started without a jolt. We were underway, heading south to San Rafael.

I talked to Dave Bettin, the conductor in my car. Mr. Bettin has worked for SMART since 2011, and uses his law enforcement expertise to help train other SMART conductors on how to deal with everything from disorderly passengers to medical emergencies.

In the same car, I met Jennifer and her young daughter, Grace. The two were out for a pancake breakfast in Petaluma before taking the return train home. Jennifer told me that she wasn’t going to use SMART to commute, just on special occasions.

“So what do you think?” I asked Grace. It was her first time riding a train.

After some light prompting from her mother, Grace answered. “It’s fun.”

I changed cars and checked out the snack bar. Even at 9am, beer and wine were on tap along with a light selection of snacks.

After an hour of standing, my legs were beginning to ache as the train approached the San Rafael station. I was looking forward to sitting down at a table, but no one exited. Yep, that Saturday-morning crowd of 200 people stole my idea: Take SMART back and forth without getting off. In San Rafael, the number of passengers nearly doubled, and I was squished against a door.

My compatriots included a married couple from San Rafael.

“You could throw popcorn at people’s balconies they’re so close,” the husband said, taking a picture of apartments that seemed just beyond arm’s reach.

“This thing is destined to fail,” an older man reported. His very specific doomsday prediction: An earthquake will wreck the track in Petaluma and the powers that be will shut SMART down for good.

On the trip back I had a great view out the window. In some places, it’s breathtaking. There isn’t a single building, road, car or any sign of civilization. It’s like the train is traveling through the past.

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Admire art in the redwoods at the 61st annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival.

2017 Fall Arts Guide

By Charlie Swanson

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t’s that time again—the season for jack-o-lanterns, feasts, gatherings and a bounty of entertainment throughout the North Bay. From Labor Day to Thanksgiving, there are huge music festivals, live theater productions, extravagant wine country weekends, festive art fairs and so much more happening in Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties.

You can’t do it all, but our annual Fall Arts Guide lays it all out.

Events SEPTEMBER Sausalito Art Festival Sausalito has long been hailed as an artist’s paradise, so hosting this excellent arts fest is a no-brainer.

This year marks the 65th festival, and features fine art from hundreds of acclaimed artists. The weekend also includes an opening “Moroccan Nights” gala, a weekend of topname musical entertainment from the likes of classic rockers Foghat, War, Pablo Cruise and the Tubes, gourmet food and beverages and more must-see attractions. Sept.

2-4. Marinship Park, Sausalito.

Saturday–Sunday, 10am–7pm; Monday, 10am–5pm. $25-$30 and up; children under 12, free. sausalitoartfestival.org.

Sonoma County Cajun Zydeco & Delta Rhythm Festival This popular New Orleans-inspired festival boasts a full weekend of nationally known and critically acclaimed bands split into two

days of entertainment. Day one embraces the spirited rhythms of zydeco, with acts like CZ & the Bon Vivants and the Blues Box Bayou Band. Day two goes rockabilly, with groups such as San Francisco trio the RevTones and Los Angeles outfit Kim Lenz & the Jaguars. Art, wine and beer, Cajun cuisine and more are also on hand. Sept. 2-3, Ives Park, 400 Willow St., Sebastopol.

11:30am–7pm. $25–$50; kids under 12, free. winecountrycajun.com.

Sound Summit Sound Summit, an annual celebration and benefit for Mt. Tam presented by Roots & Branches Conservancy, boasts Phil Lesh & Friends, featuring Bob Weir, Jim James, of My Morning Jacket and more. The show sold out quickly, because it’s sure to be epic. Sept.

9. Mountain Theater, Mount Tamalpais State Park. 11am to 7pm. soundsummit.net.

15th Annual Fairfax Car Show

Bolinas Museum Benefit Art Auction

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ross Valley, this show features more than 100 cars of all types, show & shine, awards, dash plaques, goody bags, T-shirts, a raffle and DJ. Sept.

10. 10am to 5pm. Free for spectators.

Downtown Fairfax. marindirect. com/carshow.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, this festive fundraising event features a social cocktail hour at the museum with a live auction of art donated by Bay Area artists, followed by a locally sourced selection of food, wine and live entertainment at the »10 Peace Barn. Sept. 9. Auction

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The beloved Mill Valley Film Festival, now in its 40th year, features films from around the world, a music series and much more.

at museum, 11am to 1pm, Peace Barn events start at 4pm. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

Peace Barn, 70 Olema Rd, Bolinas. $100 to $150. bolinasmuseum.org.

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Petaluma Arts Association presents the 60th annual community art event, that lets the public meet and view the works of several local artists. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more will fill Walnut Park, and a lineup of live music, food vendors and more will abound.

Sept. 9-10, Petaluma Blvd S and D street, Petaluma. 10am to 5pm. Free. petalumaarts.org.

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A rich tradition of blues and jazz more than 40 years strong, this weekend under the sun features headliners like songstress Stephanie Mills, East Bay legend Tower of Power, blues guitar veterans Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and others performing on the Russian River.

A wine garden, international food court and kayaking and canoeing also await. Sept. 9-10.

Johnson's Beach, 16241 First St., Guerneville. 10am–6pm. $55 and up. russianriverfestivals.com.

Trek Winery Harvest Festival and Antique Car Show Celebrating five years in Novato, Trek Winery will feature a grape crush competition, antique car show, food, wine and live music. Sep. 10.

Noon to 7pm. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. trekwine.com.

Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival This event is all about the beer.

A short list of the breweries participating includes Henhouse, Lagunitas, 101 North, Fieldwork, Headlands, Heretic, Plow, Fogbelt and Bear Republic. There’s also food tastings, live music and more, Sept. 16, Water Street, Petaluma (21 and over only). 1–5pm. $40; $20 for designated drivers. petalumarivercraftbeerfest.org.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival The sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography and more of some 150 different artists will be on display under the redwoods at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. This 61st annual festival also includes live music by the Ross Howe Ensemble, the Nathan Bickart Trio and others, with a children’s grove of activities making this a family-friendly

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Open Studios Napa Valley Art studios from all stretches of Napa Valley are open for this 30th annual event, taking place over the last two weekends in September.

Self-guided tours feature dozens of diverse artists working in different mediums. The event is juried, and unlike other open studio tours in the North Bay, the artists run the entire affair. Many of the artists also show their work at Jessel Gallery, 1019 St, Napa. The tours run Sept.

16-17 and 23-24. 10am to 5pm. Maps and info at artnv.org.

Italian Film Festival This long-running event is your best chance to savor the Italian experience, featuring critically acclaimed Italian films, both comedy and drama, shown over eight days with special guests and more. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 23-Nov. 4. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

5:30pm. $16–$120 (series ticket).

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Tiburon Taps Beer Festival Sample more than 70 craft brews and munch on treats from local restaurants while listening to live ’80s music by Neon Velvet. Sept. 23.

1-4pm. $45, designated driver/$20.

Shoreline Park, 311 Paradise Dr, Tiburon. tiburontaps.org.

Santa Rosa Toy Con Nerd-tastic convention offers three buildings of comics, toys, games and collectibles from more than 200 vendors. Special guests include original Star Trek actors Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig, and actors Lou Diamond Phillips and Andrew Bryniarski. There’s also the annual cosplay competition, Lego exhibition and more in store. Sept.

23. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Early-bird opening at 9am. $25; regular opening, 10am. $15. santarosatoycon.com.

Earle Fest Annual benefit concert event for the Earle Baum Center of the Blind brings together two stages of music,

food vendors, art and more. Los Angeles rockers Los Lobos headlines the day-long pop-up event, with support from The California Honeydrops, Tift Merritt, Nina Gerber, Timothy O’Neil, Dirty Cello, Charley Peach and others. Sept. 23.

SOMO Village Events Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

3pm. $55. somoconcerts.com.

Whistlestock In its fourth year, the annual benefit concert has a reputation as a not-to-be missed event. The 2017 line-up includes legendary performers Jesse Colin Young and Pure Prairie League, with food trucks, beverages and groovy vibes.

Sept. 24. Marin Center Fairgrounds Island. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 12:30pm. $69 and up. tickets. marincenter.org.

Stepping Out to Celebrate Life Breast-cancer fundraiser gala returns for its 22nd year with the theme “Passage to India.” Cocktails and a silent auction will kick off the night, followed by a fashion show featuring men and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Fundamentals provide the music for dancing, and a live auction will raise money to support underserved breast-cancer patients.

Sept. 23. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

5:30pm. $275. tocelebratelife.org.

New Century Chamber Orchestra The orchestra kicks off its 2017-18 season with a debut appearance

by British violinist Daniel Hope, leading the orchestra in a program of works by Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn and performing as soloist for a world premiere cocommissioned violin concerto by Alan Fletcher on Sept 24. Then, award-winning violinist and rising star Benjamin Beilman joins New Century on Nov. 12. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 3pm. 415.392.4400.

Floating Homes Tour The Sausalito water-bound community invites visitors into their “Homefront on the Waterfront,” to see some of the world’s most unique and beautiful boat homes for

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festival. All profits go to local schools and charities. Sept. 16-17. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 10am–5pm. $5–$10; kids under 12, free. mvfaf.org.

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Brian Copeland partners with the Marin Cener to present the “Best of SF Solo Series,” featuring five critically acclaimed solo shows.

this annual tour that also includes exhibits by local artists, authors and maritime-oriented nonprofits, food and refreshments and live music throughout the day. Sept. 30. Kappas Marina, Sausalito. 11am–4pm. $50$55. 415.332.1916.

OCTOBER Woofstock Bring your friends, family and pets to this fun event that benefits Marin Humane; features live music, food from Extreme Pizza, beer, wine and booths with local merchants.

October 1. Noon to 5pm. $40. Marin Humane, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato. marinhumane.org.

Mill Valley Film Festival Presented by the California Film Institute, this 40th annual event is always full of stars, and features the best of independent and world cinema screening at several venues in Marin.

Films already scheduled include the California premiere of director Todd Haynes’ latest film, Wonderstruck, screening as part of a festival tribute to the independent filmmaker.

Several musical offerings are also in the works, complementing the thoughtful on-screen program with

concerts each night at Sweetwater Music Hall. Oct. 5-15. mvff.com.

ArtQuest The long-running program at Santa Rosa High School nurtures talented youngsters from Sonoma County in seven different artistic disciplines and offers an above-and-beyond experience for students. Each fall, the students of ArtQuest present a showcase of their studies and work, including music, live theater, digital arts, dance and more. Oct. 5. SRHS Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. friendsofartquest.com.

Mill Valley Chamber Music Society The society begins its 2017-18 chamber concert series with a performance by internationally renowned classical artists the Miró Quartet. Oct. 8. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

800.838.3006.

The Best of San Francisco Solo Series For the first time ever in Marin County, Brian Copeland presents the Bay Area’s most critically acclaimed, award-winning and

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Marin Alfresco Fourth annual culinary festival starts with cocktails and appetizers, with wine tastings, savory foods from local restaurants and live music from Pride & Joy in a fabulous indoor/outdoor setting.

Proceeds from the event provide scholarships to the many programs offered by the Osher Marin JCC. Oct. 14. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 6:30pm. $100 and up. marinjcc.org/alfresco.

Biketoberfest Brewfest and Bike Expo This free event in Fairfax, the birthplace of the mountain bike, celebrates bikes with plenty of food, music and brews, exhibitors and several group rides to choose from. Oct. 14. 11am to 5pm. $40/35beer sampling. Fair Anselm Plaza, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. biketoberfestmarin.com.

National Bioneers Conference Learn about groundbreaking ideas and discuss building a blueprint for sustainable systems. Notable speakers include Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of award-winning news program Democracy Now!, and John Wick, co-owner of the Nicasio Native Grass Ranch and the co-founder of the Marin Carbon Project. Oct. 20-22. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. conference.bioneers.org.

Journey Marin’s Center for Domestic Peace celebrates its 40th anniversary of serving the community with a party that looks back on the center’s journey through the decades. Food, music, dancing and other fun marks the occasion, and several special guests and community members will share their stories of how the center transformed their lives for the better. Oct. 21. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 6pm. centerfordomesticpeace.org.

Dominican University Leadership Lecture Series Presented in partnership with Book Passage, this stimulating series includes first daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush, CNN commentator Van Jones, New York Times bestselling novelist Amy Tan and journalist Dan Rather, anchor for the CBS Evening News. Oct. 22 through Dec. 6. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. bookpassage.com/dominican.

Marin Symphony The orchestra marks a new season of Masterworks concert performances with a program titled “Romance,” featuring renowned violinist Jennifer Koh performing Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” Samuel Barber’s violin concerto and Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. Oct. 29 & 31.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Sunday, 3pm; Tuesday, 7:30pm. $40 and up; kids, $15 and up. 415.473.6800.

NOVEMBER Russian Grand Ballet One of the world’s most accomplished ballet companies presents one of the world’s most famous works, “Swan Lake,” for their debut in Marin. Nov. 2.

Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 7:30pm. $25 and up.

415.473.6800.

Mill Valley Philharmonic Popular community orchestra presents a fall concert, “There is a Season,” featuring selections from Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, Joachim Raff ’s Symphony No. 10 and other pieces that have seasonal themes. Nov. 15 & 18-19.

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.0930.

the world’s biggest mountains. Nov. 18. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

Art & Exhibitions Charles M. Schulz Museum The largest selection of artwork from the popular comic strip Peanuts can be found here, along with lots of events and classes. Bookshelf Author Series featuring Jay Asher on Sept. 2, Santa Rosa Toy Con on Sept.

23. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts This community-focused nonprofit center features art exhibits, classes, salons, performances, meditation and more. Tom and Cayen Robertson’s “etudes & impromptus” is showing through Sept. 21. Opening reception and conversation with the artists on Sept. 5. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. ohanloncenter.org.

Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) “Members Exhibition,” highlights the works of more than 100 of PAC’s talented artist members.

Reception, Nov. 11 at 5pm.

230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

707.762.5600.

MarinMOCA “Emerging Artists of Northern California,” annual juried exhibition features rising regional talent and is focused in part on installation artists. Reception, Sept. 2. Open Studios, Nov. 4-5. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. 415.506.0137.

Marin Society of Artists “The Golden State,” artists from throughout California give their impression of the state. Reception, Sept. 23 at 5pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. 415.454.9561.

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Warren Miller Entertainment releases its annual winter sports film with this fall’s globetrotting adventure. This 68th edition of the touring film series is an inspiring celebration of wintertime passion with the world’s best skiers and snowboarders casting shadows on

“The Box Show” features one-ofa-kind, “out of the box” creations.

Closing reception and box auction on Sept. 24 at 2pm. “Worlds Within” artist Linda MacDonald explores the natural wonders of California’s diverse terrain in the main gallery, with Steven Hurwitz’s

“Conversations with the Night” showing in the annex. Reception, Sept. 30 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1347.

ArtWorks Downtown This year’s annual fundraising event, “Twisted Circus,” will feature live music, performance art, games, hors d’oeuvres and wine. Sept.

16. 7pm. $55 to $125. “Migration” exhibit looks to explore the concept of migration as seen through several artist’s eyes in this juried show.

Reception, Oct. 13 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119.

Studio Gallery This new gallery, a partnership between the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa and the Wine Country Arts Council, will feature a variety of mostly juried shows that is open to all mediums. The current exhibit, “Laughing Matters,” runs through Sept. 24 and includes paintings, sculptures, original comics, poetry and more. 52 West 6th St., Santa Rosa. winecountryartscouncil.com.

Clubs & Venues McNear’s Mystic Theatre Petaluma’s historic venue celebrates 25 years of hosting live music, after decades as a movie house, this fall with a lineup of headlining performers from across the musical spectrum. Jamaican-American singer, songwriter and DJ Shaggy performs on Sept. 10. Venezuelan jazz and funk band Los Amigos Invisibles plays on Sept. 24. New Orleans folk and soul sister band Rising Appalachia appears for an intimate show on Oct. 8. Pioneering rock ’n’ roll outfit Y&T hits the stage on Nov. 17-18. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

Green Music Center Sonoma State University’s worldclass music center, centered by the stunning Weill Hall, hosts another season of top-tier artists from around the world. Jazz guitarist George Benson and saxophonist Kenny G team up for a “Breezin’ & Breathless” tour on Sept. 8. The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet joins soul queen Irma Thomas on Sept. 30. Masterful storyteller

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beloved solo shows for an exclusive run, starting with Marga Gomez’s one-woman-show, “Latin Standards,” on Oct. 8. Marin Center Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Tickets available as a series only. 415.473.6800.

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Garrison Keillor passes through the North Bay on Oct. 13. Argentinian export Tango Buenos Aires waltzes into town on Nov. 12. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Longstanding arts center welcomes an array of veteran entertainers from the world of music and more this fall. Spanish language pop icons the Gypsy Kings and classic rock band Kansas appear back-to-back, Sept. 7 and Sept. 8. Powerhouse trumpeter Byron Stripling joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a tribute to Louis Armstrong in the annual Symphony Pops series on Oct. 22.

Australian soft rock duo Air Supply flys in on Nov. 11. The Daily Show host and stand-up comedian Trevor Noah returns to the North Bay on Nov. 22. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Blue Note Napa

The intimate jazz club offers close-up and personal performances by an array of talented musicians in blues, jazz, funk, soul and other genres. Mexican-born pianist Christian Tumalán of Pacific Mambo Orchestra gets his groove on with Montuno Swing salsa band on Sept. 2. Bassist, composer and producer Kyle Eastwood (son of Clint) appears on Sept. 15. Jazz star David Sanborn sits in for a threenight celebration of Blue Note’s one-year anniversary on Oct. 1921. Actor Dennis Quaid shows off his musical side with his band the Sharks on Nov. 7. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.

Uptown Theatre Napa’s art deco landmark welcomes several acclaimed performers from music and comedy to the region through the fall. British rocker and co-founder of psychedelic band Traffic Dave Mason brings his “Alone Together Again” tour to town on Sept. 17. An eclectic array of songwriters, John Prine, Randy Newman and Shawn Colvin hit the stage over three nights, Oct. 5, 6 and 7. Comedian and television game show host extraordinaire Howie Mandel performs stand-up on Oct. 21. Born performer Louis Prima Jr. follows in his father’s footsteps on Oct. 28. 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mill Valley’s historic venue continues its musical traditions with headlining performers and indie darlings all season. Vocalist and trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick stuns on Sept. 3. New Orleans creole-folk performer Leyla McCalla performs on Sept. 26. Rising folk star Sarah Jarosz takes the stage in conjunction with the Mill Valley Film Festival on Oct. 9. Baseball star and coachturned-songwriter Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe returns to the venue on Oct. 19. Acclaimed jazz stars Rebirth Brass Band plays two shows on Nov. 17. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Founded by and often featuring Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, the first-rate venue features multitalented performers and nightly shows that jam out with positive vibes. Modern bluegrass band the Infamous Stringdusters welcomes Lesh to sit in with them on Sept. 1. Long-running Grateful Dead tribute act Cubensis plays selections from the Dead and Jerry Garcia Band in a special “30 Years Upon My Head Tour” on Oct. 5. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Fenix Popular supper club and music venue packs in an eclectic schedule of renowned musicians from near and far. Ramana Vieira and her ensemble perform the romantic folk music of her native Portugal on Sept. 3. Bay Area legends Maestro Curtis & SOL Funkestra party down on Oct. 1. Accomplished players 1st Avenue Revue brings the Minneapolis sound to the North Bay with a Prince tribute show on Nov. 11. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Theater Marin Shakespeare Company Patrick Russell stars in an outdoor production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s masterpiece of wordplay following the follies of Ferdinand, King of Navarre and his three chums as they pledge to forsake women in pursuit of their studies. Sept. 1-24. Forest Meadows

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The Sausalito Art Festival, now in its 65th year, boasts art by hundreds of artists, live music, gourmet food and more.

Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, San Rafael. 415.499.4488.

Marin Onstage The independent production company has made its home at the Belrose Theatre, in downtown San Rafael. The company’s 2017 Celebrate Theatre Gala will take place at the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael on Sep. 22, and its next mainstage production will be Pinky, a comedy about love and friendship by playwright, author and Pacific Sun contributor David Templeton, on Oct. 27-28 at 8pm, Nov. 8 at 8pm, Nov. 9 at 2pm and 8pm, Nov. 15 at 8pm and Nov. 16 at 2pm and 8pm. Belrose Theatre, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.290.1433.

Marin Theatre Company Marin Theatre Company produces provocative and passionate works from the best playwrights of the 20th century and today. And they don’t get much more provocative than the season opener, Thomas & Sally, making its world premiere.

The play explores founding father Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman who mothered six of his children, Sept.

28-Oct. 22. 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5200.

Ross Valley Players Operating in Marin continually since 1930, the players once again present a season packed with classic works and world premieres.

First up, the masterful musical Cabaret brings a Berlin-based Kit Kat Club to the North Bay with a live orchestra Sept. 21-Oct. 15.

30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.456.9555.

Novato Theater Company The community theater group, whose local roots date back to 1919, opens their 2017-18 season with Neil Simon’s classic comedy, Rumors, Sept. 7-24. Next, the rowdy musical classic Chicago goes off with a bang Oct. 19-Nov. 12. 5420 Nave Dr, Novato. 855.682.8491.

Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts The new performance season opens soon, and includes It Can’t Happen Here, Oct. 6-15 in the Newman Auditorium and The Little Mermaid, Nov. 17 through Dec. 3 at Maria Carrillo High School Theatre, 6975 Montecito Blvd, Santa Rosa. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. santarosa.edu.Y

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Dub vs. Sub Showcase of classic Miyazaki films caters to fans of dubbing and subtitles By David Templeton

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t began with a question, posed to a total stranger sitting beside me at a movie theater. “Whose voice would you rather hear coming from an animated Japanese princess, Minami Takayama, or Kirsten Dunst?”

“The other one, the, uh … the Japanese one,” said a 30-something fellow with impressive tattoos inked onto his arms. “I mean, I grew up with Kirsten Dunst as the voice of ‘Kiki,’” he added. “I’ve seen all of the Ghibli movies a million times, and now I don’t need them to be dubbed anymore. A couple of years ago, I

started watching them with subtitles, and, I realized I kind of like hearing the language the way it was meant to be. It’s better somehow. I guess we all get older sometime, right?”

As proof of his lifelong enthusiasm for all things Studio Ghibli, my accidental conversationalist hiked up his sleeve to show me a tattoo of Kiki astride a broom.

“I’ve got Howl’s Castle on my back,” he said.

And with that, the movie began.

Last June, at select theaters across the country, Fathom Events launched an unusual series of

film screenings at mainstream theaters. Fathom is the company that presents special theatrical events in movie theaters, from boxing matches and Shakespeare plays to live performances of the Metropolitan Opera. The company has been treating audiences to a monthly Studio Ghibli Festival, showing a different film by animation master Hayao Miyazaki on the third Sunday and Monday of every month. On Sunday, August 27 and Monday, Aug. 28, the Fairfax 6 in Fairfax will screen the classic 1986 film Castle in the Sky, which

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The classic 1986 film ‘Castle in the Sky’ launched animation master Hayao Miyazaki and led to the founding of Studio Ghibli.

launched Miyazaki and led to the founding of Studio Ghibli—giving us My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and … as evidenced by the ink on a certain fan … Howl’s Moving Castle, which, it turns out, will close out the series in November.

What’s notable about the Ghibli Fest is Fathom’s choice to screen each film twice—once in its dubbed version, usually featuring famous American actors, and once with subtitles, allowing the original Japanese voice artists to be heard.

After my spontaneous conversation with Tattoo Guy, I put out the question to as many Studio Ghibli fans as I could reach: “Which do you prefer, the dubbed versions, or the subtitled versions?”

To North Bay actor Matt Witthaus, the use of A-list actors, introduced when Disney began re-releasing the Ghibli films in the ’90s, was a highly practical decision.

“American audiences will almost always eschew subtitled films over those with English language overdubs,” he said. “The Miyazaki films, to my knowledge, were some of the first to do it.”

“Animation is an art. It’s easier to enjoy the artistry if it’s dubbed,” said Juliet Pokorny, formerly of Pixar, having served as art department manager, editorial manager and other roles on Cars, The Incredibles and Toy Story 3.

Drummer Quinten Cohen, meanwhile, strongly prefers watching foreign-made films in their original language.

“Unless they’re really badly dubbed, and the dubbing is part of the entertainment, like with the Godzilla movies,” he noted. “Often times, when I’m comparing them, I notice that if there’s a difference in performance quality, it almost always seems like the original Japanese actors did a better job.

I haven’t watched the dubbed version lately, but I watched My Neighbor Totoro last week, and every time I see it, when the girl voicing Mei starts crying after she and her sister get into a fight, it hits me really hard.”

Totoro, by the way, is Cohen’s alltime favorite Ghibli film.

“I’m even planning,” he added, “for my first tattoo to be Totororelated.”Y

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Last summer, Adela Jacobson opened her Kona Ice truck in Marin, offering tasty icy treats, while supporting local schools.

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Aloha

Kona Ice brings the flavors By Tanya Henry

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f I had a dollar for every adult I hear say, ‘I haven’t had shave ice in years— since I was a kid … ,’ says Adela Jacobson, who launched her mobile franchise Kona Ice truck (number 793) with her husband Corey last August.

Jacobson and her family moved to Novato from Palm Beach, Florida to enroll their daughter in Novato’s Marin School of the Arts music program. With her husband commuting to San Francisco for work, Jacobson wanted to do something closer to home.

Similar to an ice cream truck, the Kona Ice version plays tropical tunes and offers multiple flavors. However, this is a more interactive experience, as customers get to help themselves to any of the 10 tastes of the trucks’ proprietary Flavorwave dispensing system. An additional 20 flavors are also available, but are not set up to self-serve.

The number-one seller is Blue Raspberry, but equally popular is

the Tiger’s Blood—a strawberry coconut concoction.

Unlike the iconic ice cream trucks, Jacobson doesn’t drive a route. She quickly learned that with so many scheduled activities for schoolaged kids, few were ever home to enjoy a cup of fruit-flavored shaved ice after school, or even on the weekends. Instead she focuses on school events, private parties and corporate functions. She also works with youth sports groups, the city of Novato and others.

“My number-one area of focus is schools. We love fundraising and we give a percentage of our profits back to the schools,” says Jacobson, who, in just one year in business has already contributed more than $11,000 to schools in her district, has adopted a recyclable cup incentive and has added solar panels to her truck.

When her husband asked her if she really wanted to be that shave ice lady, Jacobson replied, “I want to be THE shave ice lady.”Y

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Fairy Dust Reimagining Shakespeare’s ‘Dream’

By David Templeton

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here has always been this perception that Shakespeare is long and boring,” says Jared Sakren, executive director of 6th Street Playhouse and the director of FairyWorlds!, the recently opened outdoor extravaganza at Santa Rosa’s Shakespeare in the Cannery Festival. Formerly producing artistic director of Southwest Shakespeare Company in Mesa, Arizona, Sakren says, “I decided to take it on and change people’s minds.”

That’s how FairyWorlds! was born. A 90-minute, elaborately visual, audienceinteractive take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the dazzling show was originally staged outdoors at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix in 2014.

“The show was huge, produced on a very grand scale,” Sakren says.

“It had ballet, fire-eating, amazing costumes, fairies with electric wings and all kinds of outrageous circus-

type elements. It was not boring.”

Though stripped-down textually, the basic story of Midsummer is intact.

After fleeing Athens to avoid the marital demands of their parents, four young lovers (Abbey Lee, Devin McConnell, Haley Rome and Benjamin Stowe) find themselves lost in the woods, and right in the middle of a battle between two powerful fairies, Oberon (Chris Schloemp) and Titania (Elizabeth Henry). Complicating matters is a band of Athenian craftsmen, led by the dim Bottom (Craig Miller), all taking to the woods to rehearse a very strange play.

“The story is all there, and then some,” Sakren says.Y NOW PLAYING: FairyWorlds! runs through September 2 at the Shakespeare in the Cannery Festival, Historic Railroad Square, 135 4th St., Santa Rosa; 707/228-4704; shakespeareinthecannery.com.

‘The Friends of Eddie Coyle,’ part of a Robert Mitchum centennial tribute, screens on Sunday, August 27 at 4:30 and 7pm at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center.

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Wiseguy ‘The Friends of Eddie Coyle’ and a life of crime By Richard von Busack

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ew stories of the underworld beat 1973’s The Friends of Eddie Coyle as an illustration of bank robber Willie Sutton’s saying, “Crime pays, but it don’t pay much.” Robert Mitchum is the Coyle of the title: A harmless, unlucky wiseguy with a handful of broken fingers that he got from having made an unforgivable mistake. Unready to leave his family and go back to jail on a mandatory sentence for driving a truckload of stolen merchandise, Coyle tries to pull strings with a T-man (Richard Jordan) he knows. “Being nice to Uncle” is the way the lawman puts it, but Coyle understands the deal in a different way: “You want me to be a permanent goddam fink.”

Coyle never realizes that one of his pals (Peter Boyle), set up in business as a bartender by the Irish mob, sees a bigger picture, and has far more to sell.

Director Peter Yates’ backdrops of the working-class outskirts of

Boston during the shabbiest part of the 1970s are unparalleled. The author of the source novel, George V. Higgins, was both a government and a defense attorney. The authority of his story never fails: The organized criminals have some resources, but they’re kept in fear by the far better organized cops.

Outside one brick store, Coyle carries out some paper bags of groceries to mask a stolen gun sale, and also to pick up some stuff for the house. The smallerthan-life side of professional crime is ably set up by Mitchum, first seen in the reflection of a steamy cafeteria window. As he lines up to get his chow, it’s as if he’s in the joint already.

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‘FairyWorlds!,’ a take on Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ comes to life in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square.

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Movies

• New Movies This Week Baby Driver (R)

By Matthew Stafford

Fri. August 25 - Thu. August 31 • Birth of the Dragon (1:35) Fanciful recreation of the epic kung fu battle that made young San Franciscan Bruce Lee a star.

• Buried Child (1:50) Direct from New York it’s the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by the late Sam Shepard about a desperate farm couple with family issues aplenty; Ed Harris and Amy Madigan star.

• Castle in the Sky (2:20) Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime about a girl, a boy and their search for a mysterious floating island; program includes short cartoons from around the world.

• Columbus (1:44) Minimalist mood piece eavesdrops on the developing relationship between an Ohio architecture student and a stranded Chinese tourist.

• The Dark Tower (1:35) Stephen King horror Western stars Idris Elba as a wandering gunslinger beset by altdimensional phenomena; Ron Howard directs.

• The Emoji Movie (1:26) A smartphone’s hyper-emotional emoji yearns to have only one facial expression like everyone else; Sofia Vergara and Patrick Stewart vocalize.

• The Fencer (1:38) Finnish drama about a haunted WW II vet who confronts his demons as a fencing instructor in a Sovietheld Estonian village.

• The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1:42) Robert Mitchum delivers a career-defining performance as a world-weary Boston gunrunner at the end of his rope; Peter Boyle co-stars.

• Girls Trip (2:02) Four BFFs head to New Orleans’ Essence Festival and set aside time for dancing, drinking, lovemaking and sisterhood; Queen Latifah stars.

• The Glass Castle (2:07) Jeannette Walls’ memoir hits the big screen with Brie Larson as a willful young woman and Woody Harrelson as her eccentric yet loving father.

• Good Time (1:40) Robert Pattinson takes a desperate journey through New York’s seamy underworld as he tries to spring his kid brother out of the pokey.

• I Am the Blues (1:46) Documentary celebrates Bilbo Walker, Lazy Lester, Lil’ Buck Sinegal and other blues giants as they tour the Delta and Bayou country they call home.

• Ingrid Goes West (1:37) Snarky socialmedia satire stars Elizabeth Olsen as a Facebook phenom and Aubrey Plaza as her ravenous stalker.

• In Search of Beethoven (2:18) Documentary examines the life and art of the 18th century composer through interviews, insights and performances by some of the world’s outstanding musicians.

• In Search of Mozart (2:08) Documentary stalks Wolfgang on a 25,000-

mile trip across Europe, pausing here and there for some magnificent music.

• Landline (1:36) Estranged sisters bond as they try to find out if their father is having an affair; Edie Falco and John Turturro star.

• Leap! (1:29) Family-friendly cartoon about a young orphan who follows her dream to Paris’s Opera Ballet School; Elle Fanning vocalizes.

• Logan Lucky (1:59) Steven Soderbergh comedy about an improbable speedway heist by inept amateur criminals Daniel Craig, Channing Tatum, Seth MacFarlane and Katie Holmes.

• Menashe (1:21) Poignant tale of a hapless Hasidic grocery store clerk and his struggles to raise his young son alone.

• M. Hulot’s Holiday (1:26) Classic wordless Jacques Tati comedy about a bumbling everyman let loose in a stuffy seaside resort.

• The Midwife (1:57) French drama about the unlikely friendship between a repressed midwife (Catherine Frot) and her father’s freewheeling mistress (Catherine Deneuve).

• National Theatre London: No Man’s Land (3:00) Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star in Harold Pinter’s comic tale of two writers and their game of increasingly inebriated one-upmanship.

• The Only Living Boy in New York (1:28) College grad Callum Turner takes matters into his own hands when he finds out papa Pierce Brosnan has himself a mistress (Kate Beckinsale).

• Pop Aye (1:42) Poignant comedy about a man who crosses Thailand with his pet elephant in hopes of rediscovering his past.

• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2:00) Tom Holland stars as a rebooted new Spidey working out the kinks of superheroism; Michael Keaton co-stars as The Falcon.

• The Spy Who Loved Me (2:05) Roger Moore’s best Bond co-stars Barbara Bach as a Soviet seductress, Curd Jürgens as a Nemoesque supervillain and a pre-title sequence for the ages.

• Swim Team (1:30) Inspiring documentary about the Jersey Hammerheads, a community swim team made up of teenagers on the autism spectrum.

• The Trip to Spain (1:51) Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon head off on another repartee-rich gastronomical road trip, this one through the land of tapas, pintxos and paella.

• Walk with Me (1:28) Earnest documentary focuses on a community of mindful Zen Buddhist nuns and monks and their teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh.

• Wind River (1:51) FBI agent Elizabeth Olson teams up with world-weary tracker Jeremy Renner to solve a mysterious murder on a local reservation.

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.

Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30; Sat-Sun 12:45, 4, 6:45, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:40, 7:05 The Big Sick (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:20, 9:50; Sun-Wed 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:20; Thu 10:45, 1:40, 4:35 Sequoia: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7; Mon-Wed 4:15, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed • Birth of the Dragon (PG-13) 11, 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:30 Buried Child (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Fairfax: Sun 12:55, Wed 7 (dubbed); Mon 7 (subtitled) • Castle in the Sky (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Thu 8:15; Sun 8:30 • Columbus (Not Rated) The Dark Tower (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 4:25, 9:50 Despicable Me 3 (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 9:45 Dunkirk (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:40, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 4:10, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:15, 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20 The Emoji Movie (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:50, 7:35, 9:55; 3D showtime at 5:15 Rafael: Fri-Sun 3:40, 5:45, 8; Mon-Thu 5:45, 8 • The Fencer (Not Rated) Rafael: Sun 4:30, 7 • The Friends of Eddie Coyle (R) Girls Trip (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:55, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 The Glass Castle (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sun-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40; Sun-Wed 10:25, 1:20, 4:10, 7:10; Thu 10:25, 1:20, 4:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:55, 5:30, 8, 10:30 • Good Time (R) The Hitman’s Bodyguard (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7:10, 9:55; Sun 4, 7:10; Mon, Wed 1, 4; Tue 1, 4, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35; Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 I Am the Blues (Not Rated) Lark: Tue 3:45; Thu 1:15 An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (PG) Lark: Fri 4:20; Sun 11; Mon 7:05; Wed 9:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:55, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:10; Sun 11:55, 5:10, 7:50; Mon 11:55, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50; Tue 10:55, 5:10, 7:50; Wed 11:35; Thu 11:55, 2:40, 5:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:45, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05; Sun-Wed 11:45, • Ingrid Goes West (R) 2:20, 4:55, 7:30; Thu 11:45, 2:20, 4:55 Lark: Wed 6:30 • In Search of Beethoven (Not Rated) In Search of Mozart (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 Landline (R) Lark: Fri 11:30; Sat 6:15; Sun 8:15; Mon 3:10; Wed 1 The Last Dalai Lama? (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:30 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:25; Sun-Wed 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7 • Leap! (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:35 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12, 2:30, 4:45, 6:55, 9:25; Sun 12, 2:30, 4:45, 6:55; Mon-Wed 4, 6:30 Logan Lucky (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:40; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:45; Sat-Sun 1, 4:15, 7, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Playhouse: FriSat 12:30, 3:45, 7, 9:45; Sun 12:30, 3:45, 7; Mon-Wed 3:45, 7 Lost in Paris (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 9; Sat 11; Sun 3:45; Mon 11, 5:20 Maudie (PG-13) Lark: Fri 1:50, 6:30; Sat 3:30, 8:30; Sun 5:45; Mon 12:45, 9; Tue 11; Wed 3:30 Regency: Fri-Wed 10:40, 3:05, 7:40; Thu 10:40, 3:05 • Menashe (PG) Lark: Tue 8; Wed 11; Thu 5:30 • M. Hulot’s Holiday (Not Rated) The Midwife (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1 National Theatre London: No Man’s Land (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:15, 4:40, 7, 9:25 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:50, 5:15, 10:15; Sun-Thu 12:50, 5:15 • The Only Living Boy in New York (R) Pop Aye (Not Rated) Lark: Tue 1:30; Thu 11 Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:15, 7:15, 10:20; 3D showtime at 4:15 Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7 • The Spy Who Loved Me (PG) Swim Team (Not Rated) Lark: Tue 6; Thu 3:30 The Trip to Spain (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:30, 6, 8:30; Sun 3:30, 6; Mon-Thu 6, 8:30 Walk with Me (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:15; Sat 2:15, 6:15; Sun 2:15 Wind River (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:10, 3:50, 6:55, 9:35; Sun-Wed 1:10, 3:50, 6:55 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 1:30, 4:20, 7, 9:55; Sun-Wed 10:35, 1:30, 4:20, 7; Thu 10:35, 1:30, 4:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:15, 4, 7:15, 10 Sequoia: Fri 4:35, 7:20, 9:55; Sat 2, 4:35, 7:20, 9:55; Sun 2, 4:35, 7:20; Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:20 Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

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 Chicken, Chitlins & Caviar A musical soul food feast featuring jazz, classical and gospel celebrations of music in the African-American culture. Aug 26, 8pm. $20-$30. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

George Winston in Concert Join the Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer in a solo concert celebrating the release of his new album, Spring Carousel.

Aug. 26, 8pm. $17-$34. The Dance Palace, 503B St, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Girls Rock/CWM (SWIM) Benefit Massive concert features women-fronted bands and projects Shannon & the Clams, Dirty Cello, Killer Queens, Brandy Robinson Levingston and others. Aug 25, 7pm. $37$42. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Parachute Days Kinetic indie-rock band Here We Go Magic headlines a summertime concert event.

Aug 26, 2pm. $30-$35. Love Field, 11191 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Pt Reyes Station. parachutedays.com.

Peace, Love & Action Festival All-day music concert features Zero and friends, Achilles Wheel and others, with focus on the subject of global peace. Aug 27, noon. $25-$35. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

SONOMA COUNTY David Cook Nashville songwriter mixes rustic grooves and electronic textures. VIP meet and greet available. Aug 26, 7pm. $27. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

No Age Acclaimed Los Angeles noise rock duo hits the North Bay with support from Terry Malts and Spiritual Cramp. Aug 25, 7pm.

Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Trio Capriccio Spirited group performs a mix of classical and folk music, including Bach, Beethoven and traditional music from Scotland and Scandinavia. Aug 24, 7:30pm. $20.

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

NAPA COUNTY Dave Koz & Larry Graham Jazz saxophonist and bassist for Sly & the Family Stone team up for a side-by-side performance. Aug 26, 8pm. $60-$90.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Music in the Vineyards Month-long, nationally acclaimed chamber music festival showcases the finest classical musicians in the picturesque settings of Napa’s wineries and venues. Through Aug 27. Napa Valley, various locations, Napa. musicinthevineyards.org.

Rock the Rails Ride the Napa Valley Wine Train to a concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s and others. Aug 24, 5:30pm. $179 and up. V Sattui Winery, 1111 White Lane, St Helena. winetrain.com.

Clubs & Venues MARIN Ali Akbar College of Music Aug 26, Ali Akbar College of Music Fundraiser Gala. $100. 215 West End Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6372.

The Belrose Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.

Fenix Aug 23, pro blues jam. Aug 24, Luv Fyah & Jahi. Aug 26, tribute to Frankie Beverly with Lionel Burns. Aug 27, 11:30am, Sunday Brunch with Carlos Godinez. Aug 27, 6:30pm, Ciara Rooke Band. Aug 29, Tao Theory. Aug 30, the Fenix Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Gabrielson Park Aug 25, 6:30pm, Eugene Huggins and friends. Anchor St, Sausalito. 415.289.4152.

George’s Nightclub Aug 24,“It’s an R&M Thang” with G Mula and Rich Mu$ik. Sat, DJ party. Sun, Banda Night.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

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Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo.

415.457.7700.

Yeahs. Redwood and Corte Madera Avenues, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Aug 23, HowellDevine. Aug 30, Hopsauce.

765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Presidio Yacht Club Aug 25, the Spirits of Turpentine. 600 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito. 415.332.2319.

Key Tea Aug 25, Kendra Current. 921 C St, San Rafael.

808.428.3233.

Rancho Nicasio Aug 26, the Overcommitments. Aug 27, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with Pablo Cruise. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Marin Country Mart Aug 25, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Lorca Hart Trio. Aug 27, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Misner & Smith. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Mill Valley Depot Plaza Aug 27, 3pm, concerts in the plaza with the Vivants and Frobeck. 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370.

19 Broadway Club Aug 23, High Heels & Hip-Hop with Kaila Love.

Aug 24, Rastapalooza with Leaf of Life and I-Trinity. Aug 25, 5:30pm, Damir & Derek. Aug 25, 9pm, Jill & Julia. Aug 26, 5:30pm, Jai Josef Trio. Aug 26, 9pm, Arkaingelle with Honey B & the Cultivation. Aug 27, 2pm, Connie Ducey and friends. Aug 27, 9pm, Akae Beka Band and Sirus B Posse. Aug 28, open mic. Aug 29, the Gun Hill Royals. Aug 30, the Axidents. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Aug 23, Maayan and Fly by Train. Aug 24, the Humdinger Band. Aug 25, Michael Aragon Quartet.Aug 26,Harmonic Law.Aug 27,Timothy O & Co.Aug 28,Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.Aug 29, open mic. Aug 30, Barnyard Hammer and friends. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Oak Plaza at Northgate Aug 25, 6pm, Pride & Joy. 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 415.479.5955.

Osteria Divino Aug 23, Nathan Bickart Duo. Aug 24, Duo Violao Brasil. Aug 25, Eric Markowitz Trio.

Aug 26, Ken Cook Trio. Aug 27, Jeff Denson’s Open Sky Trio. Aug 29, Michael Fecskes.

Aug 30, Gaea Schell Trio. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 23, Doug Adamz. Aug 24, Deborah Winters. Aug 29, Marianna August. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

HopMonk Novato Aug 25, Pop Fiction. Aug 26, King James.

Aug 27, 5pm, cookout concert with the Stone Foxes and Kingsborough. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Aug 23, the New Sneakers. Aug 24, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Aug 25, Slim Jenkins. Aug 26, El Cajon. Aug 27, Chrissy Lynne and friends. Aug 28, open mic. Aug 29, the Bad Hombres. Aug 30, Fitz & Pieces. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Insalata’s Aug 24, 5:30pm, Parker Grant. 120

Piccolo Pavilion Aug 27, 5pm, Danny Click and the Heck

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Aug 25, 6pm, Mary Fettig Quartet. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.524.2800.

Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Aug 24, Sausalito Shimmy Shake. Aug 25, Reed Fromer Band. Aug 26, Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes. Aug 27, 5pm, Candela and DJ Carlitos. Aug 29, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Aug 24, Wicked Man. Aug 25, Kelly Peterson Band. Aug 26, the Ha. Aug 27, Anthony Presti & the Tusslers. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Beset. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Aug 23, Mad Mama & the Bonafide Few with Southbound Sinners. Aug 24, Kalimba: the Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire. Aug 27, 11am, brunch show with Evan Lanam & the Live Oaks. Aug 27, 7pm, EmiSunshine. Aug 28, open mic with Austin DeLone. Aug 29, Transparency. Aug 30, Cash’d Out. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Aug 23, Lazyman. Aug 24, Reed Mathis and friends. Aug 25, Rhythm Nation. Aug 27, Kate Gaffney Band. Aug 28, Grateful Monday with Mark Karan and friends. Aug 29, Scott Cooper & the Barrelmakers. Aug 30, the Casual Coalition. Aug 30, the Casual Coalition. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Aug 27, 5pm, Kimrea’s Pro Showcase with the Fargo Brothers. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Trek Winery Aug 25, Todos Santos. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

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Aqus Cafe Aug 23, Bluegrass and old-time music.

Aug 25, Mike Saliani Band. Aug 26, Dirty Red Barn. Aug 27, And Then Came Humans. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Aug 26, Red Wood with Headwinds and Marriage + Cancer. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

Graffiti Aug 25, the Peter Welker Sextet. 101 Second St, Petaluma. 707.765.4567.

Hood Mansion Lawn Aug 25, 7pm, Funky Fridays with the Jami Jamison Band. 389 Casa Manana Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.833.6288. funkyfridays.info.

HopMonk Sebastopol Aug 25, King James. Aug 26, “Sebastasoul” with Midtown Social and Marshall House Project. Aug 28, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Konnex and DJ Guacamole. Aug 29, open mic. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Aug 25, 5pm, Nate Lopez. Aug 25, 8pm, Take Flight a capella. Aug 26, 1pm, Solid Air. Aug 26, 8pm, Chime Travelers. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

KRSH Aug 24, 6pm, Sonoma County Super Jam. 3565 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.588.0707.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette Aug 28, Lake Street Dive. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Keeping The Living Music Alive Sep 9 Saturday • 8 pm • Freight & Salvage

The Raz Kennedy Show One Night Only! Pure Magic!

Sep 23 Saturday • 7:30 pm • Grace Cathedral

Simrit Kaur in San Francisco Fall 2017 West Coast Tour

Sep 29 Friday • 7:30 pm • Throckmorton Theater

Jeff Oster in Mill Valley All-Star Band Live and On Fire!

Oct 14 Saturday • 7:30 pm • Scottish Rite Center

Snatam Kaur in Oakland “Original Light” 2017 Tour

Oct 22 Sunday • 7 pm • Unity in Marin

Girish — Kirtan Concert

Music, Mantras & Sacred Chant Oct 29 Sunday • 7 pm • Showcase Theater

Jai Uttal – 1st time ever!

An Intimate Solo Evening with Jai Nov 11 Saturday • 8 pm • Showcase Theater

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An Intimate Concert Evening with Julie Wolf, Jami Sieber, Geoff Pearlman Dec 10 Sunday • Showcase Theater

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Concerts

Lagunitas Tap Room Aug 23, Flowtilla. Aug 24, Charles Wheal Band. Aug 25, Patrolled by Radar. Aug 26, the Pine Needles. Aug 27, Mighty Mississippi.

Aug 30, Jason Bodlovich Group. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

The Laugh Cellar Aug 27, noon, Cuba Sunday with Ariel Garcia. 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.282.9319.

Montgomery Village Shopping Center Aug 24, 5:30pm, Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Ensemble. Aug 26, noon, Johnny Vegas & the High Rollers. Aug 27, 1pm, Nicolas Bearde. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

707.545.3844.

Grammy-Award-winning pianist and composer George Winston presents a solo piano concert featuring music from his latest recording, ‘Spring Carousel,’ at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station on August 26.

Art OPENING MARIN Rock Hill Gallery Aug 27, “Marvin Burke Exhibition,” the work of the renowned photographer features exquisite landscapes and hummingbirds.

Noon. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library August 29, “Fantasy & Reality,” oils and mixed media works by Anne-Marie de Rivera combine European influences and Latin American folklore. 6pm. 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon. 415.789.2665.

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Buddha’s Palm Tattoo Gallery August 26, “Three Artists Collaborate,” prolific Portland, Oregon artist Sam Roloff teams with Bay Area artists Shawn Webber and Joseph Paul Lichnovsky on a series of paintings that unites their styles. 6pm. 313 Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.7256.

Blue Note Napa Aug 23, Go by Ocean. Aug 24, Alvon Johnson. Aug 25-27, Livingston Taylor.

Aug 29, Roem Baur. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.603.1258.

Calabi Gallery “Gallery Group Show,” featuring Calabi Gallery’s contemporary artists and selections from its vintage collection. 4pm. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. 707.781.7070.

Napa Design Center Aug 27, 2pm, Music of India with Prasad Bhandarkar and Vikas Yendluri. 605 Coombs St, Napa. napavalleymusicassociates.org.

Graton Gallery “Anything Goes,” juried exhibition runs concurrently with the annual Cigar Box show.

2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.829.8912.

Phoenix Theater Aug 26, Nef the Pharoah with OMB Peezy and JT the 4th. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Art Works Downtown Through Sep 22, “Waking Dreams,” Angelique Benicio’s paintings, sculpture and video evoke the fantasies of Grimm’s fairy tales. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Sep 23, “Movement & Reflection,” Point Reyes Station artist Sue Gonzalez paints images of water inspired by Tomales Bay. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Cavallo Point Lodge Through Oct 30, “Wonder & Awe,” renowned artist and award-winning filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg shows his 2D and 3D moving images, created as fine art for digital screens. 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito.

415.339.4700.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Sep 29, “Fall 2017 Juried Exhibition,” see some of the best artwork from local artists in the beautiful Falkirk Mansion. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Gallery Route One Through Sep 24, “Box Show 2017,” fantastical works of art that begin with a plain wooden box are on display in the 18th annual show.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 22, “Rising Stars,” exhibit

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Marin Society of Artists Through Sep 9, “Down on the Corner & Monochrome,” a double dose of exhibits display. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4. 415.464.9561.

Concerts

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

Din n er & A Show Fri

Aug 25 The Rivertown Trio with Julie Bernard

Osher Marin JCC Through Aug 25, “This Is Bay Area Jewry,” photo essay exhibition shows the diverse local community through intimate portraits. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

415.444.8000.

Town Books Through Aug 30, “Painting Explorations,” group show of acrylic and oil paintings by local artists. 411 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Tues-Sat, 10 to 4. 415.526.3791.

Villa Marin Through Aug 30, “Waterworks,” Marin County Watercolor Society’s group show interprets water through visuals and textures.

100 Thorndale Dr, San Rafael. 415.492.2408.

Comedy Comedy Marathon Standup comedians vie for a $300 grand prize. Includes full dinner menu. Aug 27, 6:30pm. $15. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.7163.

Pablo Francisco Standup veteran brings his arsenal of offthe-wall characters and spot-on impressions to town. Aug 30, 8pm. $20. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

Tuesday Night Live See standup comedians Bobby Tessel, Robert Berry, Forrest Shaw, Mark Pitta and others. Aug 29, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

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Robert Allen Fine Art Through Sep 29, “Landscapes: Four Points of View,” group show features works on paper and canvas by Regina Case, Wendy Schwartz, Peter Loftus and Connie Smith Siegel. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

Throckmorton Theatre Through Aug 27, “Driven to Extinction” exhibition of works by San Francisco sculptor Cynthia Jensen. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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the classic big-top tradition. Aug 24-27. SOMO Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. flynncreekcircus.com.

Events

Guatemalan Independence Day Festival Two musical groups from Guatemala, Los Internacionales Conejos and Marimba Orquesta de Fidel Funes, perform with local acts alongside tropical and traditional Guatemalan food and drinks. Aug 25, 7pm. $42-$50. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.473.6400.

At Twilight: A Celebration of the Arts Celebration of the arts features performances

by North Bay Ballet California, Sonoma Strings and the Mystery Pacific Trio with live painting by artist Shannon Abbey. Aug 26, 6:30pm. $60-$65. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.3972.

Bay Area Pignic Fun-filled gathering for guinea pigs and their owners includes costume contest, vegetable eating contest, raffle, bake sale, health checks, grooming and more. Aug 26, 10am. Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato. 415.883.4621.

Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival Twenty-third annual event features three stages of entertainment, wine and microbrew tasting and a wide array of top quality seafood. Aug 26-27. $8-$20/ children 12 and under Free. Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. bodegaseafoodfestival. com.

Blue Note Napa Aug 30, 7pm, LGBTQ Dance Party, features DJ Rotten Robbie and benefits Napa Humane Society. 1030 Main St, Napa 707.603.1258.

Bonsai Show Redwood Empire Bonsai Society hosts their 34th annual show with demonstrations, sales, vendors and more. Aug 26, 10am. Free admission. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. rebsbonsai.org.

Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesdays, 6pm, Learn How to Swing Dance, monthly series is for beginners looking to Lindy Hop. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. jasmineworrelldance.com.

Family Day at the Museum Enjoy a full schedule of horse-related activities in conjunction with the current Equine exhibit.Aug 26,1:30pm.History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Spinnaker Aug 24, 7pm, Singles Night in Sausalito,

Flynn Creek Circus Acrobats, aerialists and daredevils perform in

Healdsburg Antiques & Arts Fair Visit over 80 vendors, artists and craftsmen displaying their treasures and artistry, sponsored by the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society. Sun, Aug 27, 9am. Free.

Healdsburg Plaza, 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.3301.

Heritage Day Demonstrations, vendors, food and entertainment celebrate Chinese-American culture. Aug 26, 11am. $5 parking fee. China Camp State Park, N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.456.0766.

Locals’ Day at the Barlow Jam-packed with discounts, two-for-onetastings, freebies and other offerings from nearly 30 makers and merchants. Thurs.

Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.824.5600.

Pacific Islander Festival Polynesian cuisine, kids activities, music and dancing all day. Aug 26, 11am. Free. City Center Plaza, 500 City Center Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.242.1828.

Streets For People Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, games, local food, a clothing swap and the unique playfulness and creativity of Fairfax. Aug 27, 10am. Downtown Fairfax, Bolinas Road, Fairfax. fairfaxstreetsforpeople.com.

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Wed 8/23 • Doors 7pm ⁄ FREE • All Ages Free Show with

Mad Mama & the Bonafide Few + Southbound Sinners

Thu 8/24 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $30–$35 • All Ages

The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire

the ultimate Earth Wind and Fire Experience

Fri 8/25 • Doors 6:30pm ⁄ $37–$42 • 21

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Killer Queens, Brandy Robinson Levingston, Mattea Overstreet, Shirlee Temper, CallBox & more T BA

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Jennifer Hartswick Band

(Trey Anastasio Band) + Magic In The Other Sun 9/10 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $100-$150 • All Ages

Music for the Kids

Benefit for Dec My Room featuring Jimmy Dillon

Sun 9/17 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $18-$20 • All Ages

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Clubs & Venues

Sonoma Springs Brewing Company & Cheese Tasting Curated selection of brews pair with delicious local cheeses. Aug 25, 6:30pm. $28-$35. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Wines & Sunsets in Paradise Enjoy fine wines and spectacular summer sunsets, with live music and gourmet food trucks. Wed, 5:30pm. Through Oct 25. $10$15. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463.

Lectures Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Twelve-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. Sat, 8am. All Saints Lutheran Church, 2 San Marin Dr, Novato.

781.932.6300.

Guided Meditation Teaching & Practice Pristine Mind Foundation hosts class with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche. Aug 27, 10am.

St Vincent’s School, 1 St Vincent Dr, San Rafael. 415.526.3778.

Popular band Pablo Cruise celebrates its lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Jenkins’ 70th birthday with a concert and BBQ on the lawn at Rancho Nicasio on August 27.

Field Trips Alcatraz Island Tour Narrated tours by local experts cruises around Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Sat, 2:30pm. Through Sep 30. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon.

415.435.2131.

Laguna Inspire Walk through Irwin Creek in a natural history outing with Laguna Foundation staff. Aug 29, 8am. $15. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Sunset & Bay Cruises Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family for a summer evening on the waters of the Bay. Fri-Sat, 6:30pm. Through Oct 28. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2131.

Wildflower Walk Join ecologist Dave Self on an excursion to see and photograph, sketch, paint or write about wildflowers. Aug 25, 9am. $20 donation. Modini Mayacamas Preserves, Highway 128, Healdsburg. egret.org.

Film Animal House National Lampoon’s classic college comedy screens in the winery. Aug 26, 7pm. $15.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

Movie Night on the Green Weekly evening double feature screens an animated kids movie classic and a Wes Anderson cult favorite.Wed,5:30pm.Through Aug 23.Free.

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

Movies at the Green Music Center It’s a Disney double-feature as both the animated and recent live action version of “Beauty & the Beast” screen. Aug 26, 5pm.

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

Movies in the Park Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks hosts an outdoor screening of “Finding Dory.”

Aug 25, 7:30pm. Free. Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3425.

The Warriors Come out and play-ay, when Walter Hill’s 1970s cult classic screens with concessions and raffles pre-show and during intermission. Aug 26, 9pm. Free. North Bay Mobile Drive-In, 520 Palm Dr, Novato.

Food & Drink Blues, Brews & BBQ Full day of live music, craft beers and mouthwatering eats come together for a late summer party. Aug 26, noon. Free. Oxbow Commons, McKinstry St, Napa. donapa.com.

Fresh Starts Chef Event Chef Marc Dym of Little River Inn presents a taste of Mendocino with North Coast Brewing Company. Aug 24, 6:30pm. $60.

The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 215.

Heritage Fire Napa More than 50 chefs, 20 wineries and a ton of wood-fired meat on hand to satisfy all cravings. Aug 27, 4pm. $75-$400. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St Helena. cochon555.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a lovely four-course meal and interactive entertainment. Aug 26, 7pm. $80.

Tudor Rose Tea, 733 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

A Labor of Love Marin Shakespeare Company artistic director Robert Currier and actors discuss wordplay and wit of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.”

Meet the Makers Taste your way through an exclusive guided tour of the eateries, craft brewers, artisans and wineries of the Barlow. Sat, 11:30am. $89. Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 855.669.6257.

Opera Guild Lecture Preview the upcoming performance of “Turandot” by the San Francisco Opera. Aug 28, 7:30pm. $10. The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.2741.

Sailing Ships of SF Bay Learn about early sailing vessels that made their way in and around the SF Bay Estuary and a bit of maritime history. Aug 26, 3pm.

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

Southern Marin Toastmasters Improve your public-speaking skills at the weekly meet-up. Wed, 6:45pm. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. eloquent.toastmastersclubs.org.

Spiritual Healing Weekly meeting covers various topics, with meditation and individual healing treatment. Fri, 7pm. Spiritist Society Towards the Light, 1 Simms St, San Rafael.

707.225.5762.

Sunlight Chair Yoga Learn yoga at all ages and levels of health and mobility. Wed, 12:15pm. BodyVibe Studio, 999 Anderson Dr, Ste 170, San Rafael. 415.689.6428.

Think Before You Spray Learn about alternatives to toxic pesticides for gardeners. Space is limited, RSVP recommended.

Aug 24, 7pm. Free. Driver’s Market, 200 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.729.9582.

Readings Book Passage Aug 23, 7pm, “Running From the Sunrise”

with Jon Rankin. Aug 26, 1pm, “Giants vs Dodgers” with Joseph Konte. Aug 26, 4pm, “The Half-Life of Remorse” with Grant Jarrett. Aug 27, 1pm, “Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary” with Walter Stahr. Aug 27, 2pm, “Spirit Rock Mindfulness for Children” with Dawn Scott. Aug 29, 7pm, “A Half Century of Occupation” with Gershon Shafir. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Corte Madera Library Aug 29, 7pm, Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Many Rivers Books & Tea Aug 24, 7:30pm,“Your Sacred Life” with Lanna Cairns.$5.130 S Main St,Sebastopol.707.829.8871.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Aug 27, 2pm, “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse” with Carlyn Montes de Oca. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.0563.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Aug 24, 7pm, “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the San Francisco Giants Dugout, Locker Room & Press Box” with Chris Haft.

775 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.

Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Aug 26, 7pm, “Land Justice: Re-Imagining Land, Food, and the Commons” with Eric Holt-Gimenez and Caitlin Hachmyer. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.2618.

Theater The Art Is Medicine Show The Imaginists’ bilingual, bicycle-powered summer tour presents an encore production of their new, original work, “Stop That Show!” Aug 26, 7pm. Free. Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. theimaginists. org.

FairyWorlds!

A new adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Through Sep 2.

Shakespeare in the Cannery, 3 West Third St, Santa Rosa. shakespeareinthecannery.com.

Keith Moon: The Real Me Stage show captures the turmoil and excitement of the wildest drummer in rock ‘n’ roll. Through Sep 10. $20-$35. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. keithmoontherealme.com.

The Miser The Curtain Theatre presents the classic satire that still resonates today. Through Sep 10, 2pm. Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley. curtaintheatre.org.

SF Mime Troupe The theater company gets political in their new show,“WALLS,”performed on the lawn. Aug 24, 6:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370.

Tapas Pegasus Theater Company hosts a festival of 10-minute plays written by Northern California playwrights. Through Aug 27. $15$18. Mt Jackson Masonic Hall, 14040 Church St, Guerneville,.800.838.3006.

The Three Musketeers Marin Shakespeare Company’s 28th annual summer festival presents a swashbuckling adventure adapted from the novel.

Through Aug 27. $10-$37. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael. marinshakespeare.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142647. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MA LLC INVESTMENTS, 12 CHATEAU PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LOUIS A. FERRARI, JANIS L. FERRARI, 12 CHATEAU PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 21, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142566.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE MODERN BEAUTIQUE, 1104 MAGNOLIA AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: CONNIE LO, 1810 ESPANOLA DRIVE, SAN PABLO, CA 94806.

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 July 12, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142678.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: JIE LEE DESIGNS, 76 MANZANITA ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JIE L GRADY, 76 MANZANITA ROAD, 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 July 25, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142593. The following individual(s)

is (are) doing business: SLACKER FINGERBOARDS, 509 THE ALAMEDA, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94969: JAMES T LEVIEUX, 509 THE ALAMEDA, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94969. 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 July 13, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142680.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 818MEDIA, 818 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 101, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CUSTOM MEDIA SR INC, 818 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 101, 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 July 25, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

94930. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 05, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142633. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BIG ISLAND PLUMBING CO, 2 CARSON ROAD, WOODACRE, CA 94973: GLENN LOPES, 2 CARSON ROAD, WOODACRE, CA 94973. 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 July 19, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142537. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SANDVOLL LANDSCAPE, 5755 HIGHWAY ONE, BOLINAS, CA 94924: HEIDI ANN GROSS, 5755 HIGHWAY ONE, BOLINAS, CA 94924. 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 July 06, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142272.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HEART AND MIND EQUINE, 17 LAUREL AVE, WOODACRE, CA 94973: ALANE FREUND, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, INC., 17 LAUREL AVE, WOODACRE, CA 94973. 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 May 26, 2017, and thereafter published on June 21, June 28, July 05, and July 12 2017 with an incorrect file number of 142329.

(Publication Dates: August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142513. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MOUNTAIN BIKE SAN FRANCISCO, HERO DIRT ADVENTURES, RIDE SAN FRANCISCO, 40 MANOR ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: NORCAL MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES LLC, 40 MANOR ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142700. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WEBSTER COACHING, 125 CLAYTON STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: EDWIN H WEBSTER, MEGAN S WEBSTER, 125 CLAYTON STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A

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PublicNotices 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 July 28, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142574.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BAY LOVES, 47 MOORE ROAD, NOVATO, CA 94949: JENNIFER L DYSON, 47 MOORE ROAD, NOVATO, CA 94949: 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 July 12, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142782.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RETAIL WEST, 767 BRIDGEWAY, SUITE 3C, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: SAUSALITO NO NAME PARTNERS, INC., 767 BRIDGEWAY, SUITE 3C, 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 August 9, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142733. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TIBURON CHARTERS, 21 MAIN STREET, TIBURON CA 94920: ANGEL ISLAND-TIBURON FERRY INC, 21 MAIN STREET, TIBURON CA 94920.

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 August 2, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142780. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ADBIKE, 400 CANAL ST. #129, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA HERNANDEZ, 400 CANAL ST. #129, 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 August 9, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142778.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HANDY HANDSOME HUSBANDS.COM, 11 RICH STREET, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: ESTELA VIRGINIA FRASER, 11 RICH STREET, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: 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 August 9, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142784.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1, MARIN BLACK TRANSPORTATION, 2, MARIN BLACK LIMO, 3, MARIN BLACK TAXI, 4, MARIN BLACK LIMOUSINE, 12 TERNERS DR #31, SAUSALITO, CA 94966: YUSUF HASAM MAMOON, 12 TERNERS DR #31, SAUSALITO, CA 94966. 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 9, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142816.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HLG CONSULTING, 1 MARINA COURT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEATHER A. MITCHELL, 1 MARINA COURT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. 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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on August 15, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142774. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HYPNOTIK MEDIA GROUP, 13 WORDSWORTH COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: YOLANDA G. LEMAITRE CORP, 13 WORDSWORTH COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. 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 August 8, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142849.

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BE WHITMAN, INC, 76 WILLOW AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: BE WHITMAN, INC, 76 WILLOW AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. 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 August 21, 2017.

(Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017)

OTHER NOTICES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. File No: 304775.

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 19, 2017, Under File No: 2017142046.

Fictitious Business name(s) IMUA PRODUCTIONS COMFORTABLE FITNESS, 247 D STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: THIAGO SILVA, 247 D STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on July 14, 2017 (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702765. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DARIIA TERENTIEVA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DARIIA TERENTIEVA to DARIA BORSUK. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/11/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM: E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, 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: July 31, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES HERSHEL WILEY; Case No. PR-1702727 filed on July 27, 2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHARLES HERSHEL WILEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN by BRAM CHARLES WILEY. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRAM CHARLES WILEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: SEPT 18, 2017 at 9:00 am. In Dept. J, Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94913. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Elizabeth A. Tresp, 341 S. Cedros Ave, Suite F., Solana Beach, CA 94903. Telephone: 858-248-2779.

(Publication Dates: August 9, August 16, August 23 of 2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702816. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner HOSSAIN PASHA POURIAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HOSSAIN PASHA POURIAN to PASHA POURIAN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/11/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT C, 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: Aug 02, 2017 (Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702924.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LAURE MARIE KING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LAURE MARIE KING to LAURE KING PALOMINO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is sched-

uled 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: 09/27/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, 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: Aug 10, 2017 (Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702942.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CATHERINE GRAY MACDONALD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CATHERINE GRAY MACDONALD to GRAY MACDONALD HUFFARD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/26/2017 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM C, 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: Aug 11, 2017 (Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

Notice Content SUMMONS - FAMILY LAW. CASE NUMBER: FL 1702113. NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MARIO FERMAN LOPEZ. You have been sued. PETITIONER’S NAME IS: CLAUDIA ELIZABETH LOPEZ. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ([ http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp ] www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website ([ http://www.lawhelpca.org/ ]www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE--RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They

are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court are: MARIN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORINA, 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, P.O. BOX 4988, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: CLAUDIA ELIZABETH LOPEZ, 1 MUROC LAKE DR. #115, NOVATO, CA 94949.Tel:415760-2932. Clerk, by /s/ JAMES M.KIM, Court Executive Officer, Marin County Superior Court, By J.BERG, Deputy.

Date: AUGUST 3, 2017. STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS. Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be files and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit [ http://www.coveredca.com/ ]www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION. California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property.

If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. (Publication Dates: August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6 of 2017)

By Amy Alkon

Q:

My husband has a great body, but since we got married two years ago, he has completely stopped working out. One reason I was initially so attracted to him was that he was in great shape. I go to Pilates four times a week. How do I motivate him to go back to the gym?—Toned

A:

If your husband’s starting to see definition in his legs, it shouldn’t be from rolling over and falling asleep on the remote.

As for how to get him back into workout mode, consider what psychologists Edward Deci and Richard M. Ryan have learned in studying motivation. They break it down into two categories—intrinsic and extrinsic, fancy terms for internal and external. The extrinsic kind is outside pressure to do something—like nagging from the wife to start going to the gym instead of just driving by the place and waving.

Extrinsic pressure tends to motivate defiance rather than compliance—which is to say that it’s remarkably effective at bringing out the “terrible twos” in a 46-yearold man. Intrinsic motivation, however, is the kind that Deci and Ryan find leads to lasting change. This is motivation that comes from within a person, meaning that it’s in tune with who they are and what they want for themselves—like abs of steel instead of … wait, there are abs in there?

So, the challenge here is not how to make your husband work out, but how to get him to start wanting what you want. You’re allowed to make requests of the person you’re married to, so ask him to try something for you—go to the gym … for just three weeks. Reassure him that you still find him hot, but explain that you really, really find him hot when it looks like you could chip a tooth on one of his biceps.

The three-week stint—beyond getting him back in the habit of going to the gym—should lead to some positive changes in his body, giving him a sense of accomplishment. Because Deci and Ryan find that feelings of “competence” are an integral part of intrinsic motivation, there’s a good chance that he’ll feel motivated to keep working out—instead of trying to get by on making those weightlifter grunts every time he changes the channel.

Q:

I’m trying to get over a breakup, and one of my best friends, in an attempt to help me move on, keeps saying, “He doesn’t want you!” I get that (and I do need to move on), but hearing that makes me feel unlovable and even more depressed. I am seeing what went wrong; I should have believed him when he told me at the very beginning that he was “terrified of relationships.”

I’m sure it’s frustrating for her to see me in pain, but I’m just not ready to get back out there. What do I tell her so she stops making me feel worse?—Still Sad

A:

Misery sometimes wishes company would shut its big flapping trap.

Of course, your friend means well. She just wants Pain and its BFF, Suffering, to bugger off already. However, like most people, she probably doesn’t understand that the sadness you’re experiencing isn’t just a crappy feeling. Like all emotions, it has a job to do. In fact, sadness is a tool, just like a hammer.

Psychiatrist and evolutionary psychologist Randolph Nesse explains that “happiness and sadness usually follow experiences of gain or loss,” helping us by “influencing future behavior” in ways that increase our chances of passing along our genes (including surviving long enough to manage that).

Happiness, for example, urges us, “Do that again and you’ll see even more of me!” Sadness, on the other hand, warns us, “Do that again, missy, and I’ll drag you right back to Boohoosville.” Nesse writes that “those people who don’t experience much sadness … are predicted to engage again in the same behaviors that previously led to loss.”

Thank your friend for trying to make you feel better, but tell her that what you need from her is not tough love but the kind that involves hugs, Kleenex and maybe a snack. Explain the utility of sadness—and how you’re using it as a tool to understand the past and act more wisely in the future. In other words, you aren’t stalling in moving on; you’re learning—and not just how long you have to cry before the neighbors start going to work in rowboats and the government sends in the National Guard with sandbags and a year’s supply of Cheetos.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

Astrology

For the week of August 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Welcome to Swami Moonflower’s Psychic Hygiene Hints. Ready for some mystical cleansing? Hint No. 1: To remove stains on your attitude, use a blend of chardonnay wine, tears from a cathartic crying session and dew collected before dawn. Hint No. 2: To eliminate glitches in your love life, polish your erogenous zones with pomegranate juice while you visualize the goddess kissing your cheek. No. 3: To get rid of splotches on your halo, place angel food cake on your head for two minutes, then bury the cake in holy ground while chanting, “It’s not my fault! My evil twin’s a jerk!” No. 4: To banish the imaginary monkey on your back, whip your shoulders with a long silk ribbon until the monkey runs away. No. 5: To purge negative money karma, burn a dollar bill in the flame of a green candle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A reader

named Kameel Hawa writes that he “prefers pleasure to leisure and leisure to luxury.” That list of priorities would be excellent for you to adopt during the coming weeks. My analysis of the astrological omens suggests that you will be the recipient of extra amounts of permission, relief, approval and ease. I won’t be surprised if you come into possession of a fresh X-factor or wild card. In my opinion, to seek luxury would be a banal waste of such precious blessings. You’ll get more healthgiving benefits that will last longer if you cultivate simple enjoyments and restorative tranquility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to cruise past the houses where you grew up, the schools you used to attend, the hotspots where you and your old friends hung out and the places where you first worked and had sex. In fact, I recommend a grand tour of your past. If you can’t literally visit the locations where you came of age, simply visualize them in detail. In your imagination, take a leisurely excursion through your life story. Why do I advise this exercise? Because you can help activate your future potentials by reconnecting with your roots.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): One of my favorite Cancerian artists is Penny Arcade, a New York performance artist, actress and playwright.

In this horoscope, I offer a testimonial in which she articulates the spirit you’d be wise to cultivate in the coming weeks. She says, “I am the person I know best, inside out, the one who best understands my motivations, my struggles, my triumphs. Despite occasionally betraying my best interests to keep the peace, to achieve goals, or for the sake of beloved friendships, I astound myself by my appetite for life, my unwavering curiosity into the human condition, my distrust of the status quo, my poetic soul and abiding love of beauty, my strength of character in the face of unfairness, and my optimism despite defeats and loss.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Witwatersrand is

a series of cliffs in South Africa. It encompasses 217 square miles. From this area, which is a tiny fraction of the Earth’s total land surface, humans have extracted 50 percent of all of the gold ever mined. I regard this fact as an apt metaphor for you to meditate on in the next 12 months, Leo. If you’re alert, you will find your soul’s equivalent of Witwatersrand. What I mean is that you’ll have a golden opportunity to discover emotional and spiritual riches that will nurture your soul as it has rarely been nurtured.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What I wish for you is a toasty coolness. I pray that you will claim a messy gift. I want you to experience an empowering surrender and a calming climax. I very much hope, Virgo, that you will finally see an obvious secret, capitalize on some unruly wisdom and take an epic trip to an intimate turning point. I trust that you’ll find a barrier that draws people together instead of keeping them apart. These wonders may sound paradoxical, and yet they’re quite possible and exactly what you need.

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Psychologist James Hansell stated his opinion of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud: “He was wrong about so many things. But he was wrong in such interesting ways.

He pioneered a whole new way of looking at things.”

That description should provide good raw material for you to consider as you play with your approach to life in the coming weeks, Libra. Being right won’t be half as important as being willing to gaze at the world from upside-down, inside-out perspectives.

So I urge you to put the emphasis on formulating experimental hypotheses, not on proving definitive theories. Be willing to ask naive questions and make educated guesses and escape your own certainties.

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

a phase of your astrological cycle when you’ll be likely to receive gifts at a higher rate than usual. Some gifts could be big, complex and catalytic, though others may be subtle, cryptic or even covert. While some may be useful, others could be problematic. So I want to make sure you know how important it is to be discerning about these offerings. You probably shouldn’t blindly accept all of them. For instance, don’t rashly accept a “blessing” that would indebt or obligate you to someone in ways that feel uncomfortable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are currently under the influence of astrological conditions that have led to dramatic boosts of selfesteem in laboratory rats. To test the theory that this experimental evidence can be applied to humans, I authorize you to act like a charismatic egomaniac in the coming weeks. JUST KIDDING! I lied about the lab rats. And I lied about you having the authorization to act like an egomaniac. But here are the true facts: The astrological omens suggest that you can and should be a lyrical swaggerer and a sensitive swashbuckler.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to eliminate all of the following activities from your repertoire in the next three weeks: Squabbling, hassling, feuding, confronting, scuffling, skirmishing, sparring and brawling. Why is this my main message to you? Because the astrological omens tell me that everything important you need to accomplish will come from waging an intense crusade of peace, love and understanding. The bickering and grappling stuff won’t help you achieve success even a little— and would probably undermine it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stockbrokers in Pakistan grew desperate when the Karachi Stock Exchange went into a tailspin. In an effort to reverse the negative trend, they performed a ritual sacrifice of 10 goats in a parking lot. But their “magic” failed. Stocks continued to fade. Much later they recovered, but not in a timely manner that would suggest the sacrifice worked. I urge you to avoid their approach to fixing problems, especially now. Reliance on superstition and wishful thinking is guaranteed to keep you stuck. On the other hand, I’m happy to inform you that the coming weeks will be a highly favorable time to use disciplined research and rigorous logic to solve dilemmas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the coming days, maybe you could work some lines from the Biblical “Song of Solomon” into your intimate exchanges. The moment is ripe for such extravagance.

Can you imagine saying things like, “Your lips are honey,” or “You are a fountain in the garden, a well of living waters”? In my opinion, it wouldn’t even be too extreme for you to murmur, “May I find the scent of your breath like apricots, and your whispers like spiced wine flowing smoothly to welcome my caresses.” If those sentiments seem too flowery, you could pluck gems from Pablo Neruda’s love sonnets. How about this one: “I want to do with you what spring does to the cherry trees.” Here’s another: “I hunger for your sleek laugh and your hands the color of a furious harvest. I want to eat the sunbeams flaring in your beauty.”Y Homework: Each of us has a secret ignorance.

What’s yours? What will you do about it?

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