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SINCE 1984 Featuring LIVE MUSIC every night—365 nights a year!
In honor of NATIONAL POETRY MONTH, local and regional poets are gathering for a big ol’ language party in Mill Valley. The free afternoon of poetry and music features Avotcja and Pedro Rosales, Dancing Bear, C.J. Sage, Adam David Miller, Michelle Baynes, G.P. Skratz and Smooth Toad, Geri Digiorno, Albert Flynn DeSilver, Margaret Stawowy, Phillip T. Nails, Patti Trimble, Doreen Stock, Stefano Resta, Jennifer Barone and Nova Jazz. Sponsored by the Mill Valley Library. 2-5pm April 18 at the Old Mill Park Amphitheater, 300 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Then, Dominican University and Marin Poetry Center present more readings by Diane DiPrima (San Francisco Poet Laureate), Nathaniel Mackey, 2006 National Book Nathaniel Mackey (2006 National Book Award Award Winner in poetry. in Poetry) and Brenda Hillman (national awardwinning poet) from 7 to 9pm at Angelico Hall, Dominican University Campus, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. Info: Call 382-8022 or email poetnews@sonic.net.—SC
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“Hidden Bounty of Marin� and learn about our foodshed. Panelists include food educators and farmers: Steve Quirt, Wendy Johnson, Miguel Villarreal, Amy Rice-Jones, Deborah Walton. 7-9pm. $5-10 donation. Novato Unified School District Offices, 1015 Seventh St., Novato. 8972302. www.novatolivewell.org 04/22: NT Live: The Habit of Art A live HD premiere of the London show “The Habit of Art.� 6:30-9:30pm. $24-30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net/
Community Events (Misc.) Through 05/26: Learn Irish Music Fearlessly The Marin Irish Ceili group, started in 2002 by John Trimble, meets every Wednesday. Every week the group learns a new traditional Irish tune and plays others that have been learned in the past. You do not need to be able to read music or have experience playing Irish music to
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Kid Stuff 04/16: Deer Park Amble Spring is in full swing and the valleys and hills that surround this park should be full of wildlife. We’ll see if we can find Hidden Meadow, a perfect lunch spot! With naturalist David Herlocker. Meet at the parking area at the end of Porteus Ave (just south of Fairfax on the Fairfax-Bolinas Road). 10am-2pm. 499-3647. www.marinopenspace.org 04/16: Sicilian Puppet Theatre Mimmo Cuticchio’s Associazione Figli d’Arte Cuticchio presents “Orlando’s Madness and Astolfo on The Moon.� In the Showcase Theater. 8pm. $18-31.
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04/22: Local Foodshed Event Supports Community Garden View documentary
Prezident Brown and the Wailing Souls
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participate. All traditional Irish acoustic instruments are welcomed along with their players. 7-9pm. Free. St. Isabella’s School, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael. 342-4052. www.marinirishmusic.com fessional artists and community members at this fun event. Bring a picnic. Rain, shine or fog will work for this event. Dress for the forecast! 11am3pm. Free. South End, Stinson Beach, Stinson Beach. (510) 708-5528. www.naturesculpture.com 04/17: April Book Sale Sale features poetry, cookbooks and trade fiction. Lots of bargains. 9am-4:30pm. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org 04/17: Earth Day Park Clean-Up Join neighbors and friends and help clean up the Tam Valley parks (Eastwood, Kay Park, and the Cabin). Free trash bags and gloves. Call 388-6393 for directions. 9am-2pm. Eastwood Park, Corner of Eastwood Way and Glenwood Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us 04/17: Nina Wise and Michael Lerner Wise performs her unique physical autobiographical theater stylings. Commonweal president Lerner speaks. 8pm. $20-22. Dance Palace Community Center, 5th and B Streets, Point Reyes Station. 663-1075. www.dancepalace.org 04/22: Joey Altman and Friends The host of KRON’s “Bay CafĂŠ,â€? the Food Network’s “Appetite for Adventure,â€? Altman joins a panel to discuss balancing authenticity and creativity when cooking ethnic food. 7pm. 444-8000 Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael. 444-8000 . www.marinjcc.org/performing_arts.html
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the series featuring brunch and a surprise movie. The film will be followed by discussion. 10:30am12:30pm. $15. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net 04/19:‘A Time There Was.’ A documentary tribute by Tony Palmer to one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten. The AVE choral ensemble will also perform. 5:30-8pm. $22-25. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www. larktheater.net 04/19: Monday Night at the Movies “The Hunchback of Notre Dameâ€? (1923). Starring Lon Chaney and Patsy Ruth Miller, directed by Wallace Worsley. The film is most notable for its grand sets and Lon Chaney’s performance as the tortured bell ringer of Notre Dame. 7:30-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org 04/22:‘May I Be Frank’ With the Filmmakers in Person. Benefits Beyond Hunger. Documentary of a 54-yr-old man, depressed and obese, who stumbles into San Francisco’s CafĂŠ Gratitude and goes on a strict regimen of raw food. 6:30pm. $20-40, includes reception. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org
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