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It has been more than 11 years since Cobra II, the spring invasion of Iraq by American forces in 2003. It can also be called a fiasco. In the clarity of hindsight, it is easy to understand that, had the Bush White House and our top military commanders set out to create an Iraqi insurgency, they could hardly have done a better job. We now know that one focal point of the fiasco, Abu Ghraib prison, was only one piece in a larger network of prisons run by untrained soldiers who committed appalling abuses, antagonized local citizenry, and turned them into insurgents. Hello, ISIS. Thousands of American and Iraqi lives have been not simply lost, but squandered. Too many lives were wasted for there to be no reckoning for those who managed the invasion. Bin Laden is dead, and it’s still not over. Why is it, ladies and gentlemen, that not one of these people is in jail for life? George W. Bush. Richard Cheney. Donald Rumsfeld. Condoleezza Rice. Colin Powell. Paul Wolfowitz. No one has been called to task. No one has even made as much as a single apology. From sea to shining sea. With liberty and justice for all. One nation, under God.
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I don’t know why they need to study it [“In the Pipeline,” Nov. 4]. They did it back in the ’70s when the last big drought lingered and there wasn’t much debate about it. We were also self-sufficient in those days with no importing water from
Sonoma. It was a flexible rubber pipe that basically laid there for years after the drought ended. It’s a political time bomb and will never get approved, and Sonoma will eventually be forced to cut us off because of their lax growth policies. There are simply limits to growth and ultimately Marin residents will be forced to cut back on their consumption to permit statemandated growth targets. Forget about green lawns and lush gardens—everything’s going brown so we can drown in mega-dense developments and parking-lot freeways. Yeah! I can hardly wait.
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This week, President Obama will have pardoned two turkeys to promote the turkey industry. Every one of us can exercise that same pardon power by choosing a nonviolent holiday observance. It’s a most fitting way to give thanks for our own life, health and happiness. The 240 million turkeys killed in the United States this year have nothing to give thanks for. They are raised in crowded sheds filled with toxic fumes. Their beaks and toes are severed. At the slaughterhouse, workers cut their throats and dump them into boiling water, sometimes while still alive. Consumers, too, pay a heavy price. Turkey flesh is laced with cholesterol and saturated fats Begging your pardon. that elevate the No, really.
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To the mysterious and sweet person who found my lost wallet and mailed it to me with everything intact: Thank you so very much. This little camera-covered bag was a beloved gift from my sister, and one that has sparked many memorable conversations with lovely people. Here’s hoping that you see this and that a little act of kindness like yours—unexpected and meaningful—finds its way to you soon.
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risk of chronic killer diseases. Labels warn of food-poisoning potential. This Thanksgiving, I won’t be calling the government’s Poultry Hotline, wondering how that turkey lived and died, or dozing through the football game. Our Thanksgiving dinner may include a “tofurky” (soy-based roast), mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, chestnut soup, candied yams, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and carrot cake. An Internet search on vegan Thanksgiving and a visit to my local supermarket will provide me more recipes and delicious turkey alternatives than I can possibly use.
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Shame on Marin’s fire and police departments for using scare tactics to frighten the elderly into voting for Measure A. Implying that there would be no ambulance or emergency services available if they failed to vote caused A to pass by a couple hundred votes. Spending over $300,000 of taxpayer money to shove this through comes out to over $6 a vote. More than likely they will select their old buddy Motorola in the “open bidding” because of pre-determined design specifications which favor Motorola’s overpriced, soon-to-be obsolete, incompatible equipment. We’re talking about $72 million here, plus $15 million to clean up their last mess.
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plans has nothing to do with the fact that he’s a man or is white. The same defense could be mounted by a black or Asian woman. Were that the case, you’d never see such a statement in Nikki’s tired, leftist double-standard world, which has underpinned her column for years. She finds “racism” and “offense” under every bed. As a white man, I won’t hold my breath for an apology.
Regarding the Nov. 21 “Zero,” I find Nikki Silverstein’s statement about Tim Westergren’s home expansion plans—“Some rich white men tried to dissuade us”—offensive and insulting. Westergren’s defense of his
In regard to Carlo Gardin’s letter from last week [“White Man’s Burden,” Nov. 21] about the DMV expanding hours for immigrants: I am guessing that your name is French? It is certainly some European name. What about the indigenous people that your ancestors came over and slaughtered? That is presuming your ancestors immigrated in time to slaughter and misplace them. Why don’t you man-up and get an appointment the next time you need a form from the DMV? Or, better yet, download and print it from your computer. I made an appointment not that long ago and was in and out within 20 minutes. Our country will be a richer place culturally if we welcome immigrants who come over and follow the channels to become citizens. Anyone at the DMV is just trying to follow the right process. There is nothing wrong with that picture.
There’s a typo in your quotation of Nelson Mandela’s speech [“Heroes of Marin,” Nov. 21]. It should read: “As we let OUR own light shine” ... not: “As we let OUT own light shine” ... Do you need a human spelling checker?
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t’s a standard joke in most movies that have scenes in hospitals. The patient, feeling awkward and embarrassed, walks away from the camera, clutching the gown that exposes a rear end. It’s a joke that real patients can relate to, but for them the humor is tinged with sour remembrance of the hospital experience. It’s also a scene that played a significant part in the creation of new hospital gowns that Marin General Hospital currently offers its patients. In addition to providing patient comfort and security, the gowns symbolize the hospital’s journey into the 21 century of healthcare. Along with new patient gowns, the Marin Healthcare District is building what amounts to a new state-of-the-art hospital, thanks to the passage of a bond measure along with ballot approval to continue leasing the hospital to a nonprofit hospital corporation that’s appointed and remains under the auspices of the district’s publicly elected board. Measure R, which voters passed overwhelmingly in the election earlier this month, gives the district authority to continue the two-part governance structure that supporters say shields the district from infighting as well as attacks aimed at sniping at the credibility of the district board and the appointed officials who operate the hospital. It needed a simple majority to pass. In more than a passing way, passage of Measure R vindicates a hospital administrator who, in 1985, created a two-board arrangement in large part to avoid continual attacks on the district’s publicly elected board. The situation had become so strained that Marin was becoming code for “ungovernable” in the healthcare-delivery world. Hank Buhrmann came to the district in 1985 to fill the administrative director seat to guide the district and the hospital through a turbulent time. Buhrmann was known as a savvy innovator. The district hired him in large part to chart a safe financial course. Buhrmann crafted a plan that he brought with him to the healthcare district and to the well-known attorney Quentin Cook. Together they created a new entity, the Marin General Hospital Corporation, a private, nonprofit 510 (c)(3) entity. The new entity had its own appointed board of directors who would oversee the daily operations of Marin General while the elected board of the district concentrated on policy and acted as a landlord, retaining ownership of the hospital land and buildings. The elected board agreed to lease the hospital to Buhrmann’s corporation for 30 years.
The split-board arrangement insulated the corporation board from the rancorous politics that intruded on district business that came before the elected board. In the ever-more competitive world of healthcare in the 1980s, that insulation from politics also allowed the corporation board to make decisions without disclosing information that competitors could use against Marin General. Although the arrangement was sound from a business standpoint, it infuriated open-government advocates in the county. The elected district board, they said, in leasing Marin General to Buhrmann’s new hospital corporation, gave away a public asset. That charge gained traction—and heat—when Sutter Health took control of the hospital. That came about when Buhrmann’s Hospital Corporation entity affiliated with California Healthcare Systems, and in 1995 Sutter Health merged with California Healthcare Systems. The charge that the district was abdicating its responsibility and was giving away a public asset remained a point of contention among district critics right up until the Measure R vote earlier this month. But voters rejected the assumption. In 1994, the state Legislature passed SB 1953, which provided a new motivation for district residents who had balked at their hospital being absorbed into the Sutter system. The Legislature’s vote required hospitals to meet new and more stringent earthquake-safety standards to ensure they would remain operational in the event of a major earthquake. Sutter offered the district a deal: In exchange for extending the hospital lease, Sutter would assume the costs of meeting the new seismic standards. Sutter opponents fought to persuade the district to reject the offer. They saw the opportunity to return control of the hospital to the residents of the district, which encompasses most of Marin except Novato and parts of West Marin. The Sutter critics succeeded. In 2010 the district and Sutter reached an accord to end the lease between the two entities early and return control of the hospital back to the district, which appointed its own members to the corporation board to act in the best interests of the district and the hospital rather than Sutter. The lease was nearing its end date. Measure R was the district’s move to renew the governance structure with the new hospital corporation. In November of 2013, voters approved a measure that ensures the district will have sufficient funds to meet the state’s earthquake-safety mandates. That’s an important
hurdle. If hospitals don’t meet the mandate, they would face closure, an untenable outcome that virtually no one wants. Measure F, which needed a two-thirds majority, asked voters to approve $394,000 in bonds to help pay for a project that was estimated to cost about $500 million. In addition to bringing the hospital up to state-mandated earthquake-safety standards, the bond will help pay for a critical modernization program designed to bring the 1950s-era hospital into the 21st century. “We are grateful for the support of virtually all Marin County community and civic organizations,” said CEO Lee Domanico in a statement. “Passage of Measure R is truly a vote of confidence for the hospital staff and recognizes the importance of maintaining our ability to provide Marin with the highest possible quality of care.” Under California law, healthcare districts are required to periodically put governance measures on the ballot. Domanico also had a glowing assessment about Measure F in November of 2013. “Voters passed a bond measure to fund construction of a new, modern, earthquakesafe hospital, [and with the Measure R] vote they guaranteed that the hospital they supported will remain not-for-profit and locally governed.” Jon Friedenberg, Marin General’s chief fund and business development officer, knows what’s involved in a modernization program and how important it can be to an
efficiently run hospital. But in addition to improving logistics and workflow, a modernization program can have a positive and demonstrable affect on medical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Friedenberg was at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View when that hospital modernized. After the modernization project, the smallest operating room at El Camino was twice the size of the largest operating room in the pre-modernized hospital. Larger operating rooms can accommodate the range of specialists that work in the room in a modern hospital. More personnel and modern equipment need more space than a 1950s-era hospital offers. That need for more space—in operating rooms and other treatment locations—holds true for patient rooms. A modern hospital strategy centers on bringing equipment to the patient rather than bringing the patient to the equipment. The goal includes reducing or eliminating the time hospital personnel wheel patients to X-ray, for instance, and then park them in the hall to wait until X-ray technicians are ready to receive them. Allowing patients to stay in their rooms and have the technicians come to them produces improved patient satisfaction. That’s the workflow angle. For the patient, it’s simply a better experience—less stressful. As an added advantage, the more time a patient can stay out of hallways and public areas, the less chance for infection, disease transmission and other complications.
As the modernization program at Marin General proceeds, and as the district creates what amounts to a new hospital with an updated campus, patients will notice new initiatives. The new gowns are an example of the modern way of thinking about hospital healthcare delivery. Intrinsic to the new way of thinking is a view of how what’s called “the built environment” affects medical outcomes and patient satisfaction. In today’s world of healthcare delivery,
patient satisfaction has never been more important. The government calculates Medicare reimbursements using patient satisfaction in the hospital setting as one criterion. A seemingly small effort to improve patient satisfaction can have a beneficial impact on patients’ experiences. At Marin General, gone are those gowns that seem almost impossible to tie in the back and inevitably leave embarrassing gaps 8>
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To My Trivial Friends, have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. 1. How many years did it take to build the Golden Gate Bridge? 2. What animals do you eat before they are born and after they are dead? 3. Just as the day after Thanksgiving is known by shoppers as Black Friday, the Monday after Thanksgiving has been referred to, by marketers since 2005, as what? 4. Ships passing from the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal will eventually arrive at what sea with a colorful name? 5. Name these Oscar winners: 2013, 2006 and 2003 and their movie titles. 6. Identify two U.S. states with names that begin with the same letter and have capital cities named after U.S. presidents.
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7. Robin Williams starred in what three films that contained the names of times of the day? 8. What is the least common multiple of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10? 9. Writers known by initials: 9a. His poems, and name, are sometimes written with small letters.
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9b. 1897 author of War of the Worlds 9c. 1925 author of Winnie-the-Pooh 10. Can you identify five National Football League teams named after those who travel over or under water? BONUS QUESTION: To properly execute the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, at least 300,000 cubic feet of what product is required in advance? Howard Rachelson invites you to upcoming general-knowledge team trivia contests with questions, music and visuals—Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Broken Drum in San Rafael, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, both at 6:30pm. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit. Email Howard at howard1@triviacafe.com or visit www.triviacafe.com. ▲ Dog walker Kristy was sick and Barbra took her canine charges for a hike in the Fairfax hills. Jasper, a 12-year-old Labradoodle, went over the side of the muddy hill, slid way down and got stuck. Barbra attempted a rescue and got stuck. Little dog Buddy followed and got stuck. Barbra called Kristy. Kristy called Sarah. Sarah called Tim, a retired firefighter. Tim called the fire department, grabbed a strong rope and headed to the scene. Meanwhile, JP, a passerby, climbed down the hillside and brought Buddy up. Tim arrived with the rope and JP descended twice more to hoist up Jasper and Barbra. Ross Valley Fire reached the site and drove Barbra and Jasper back to their van. Thanks to a heap of heroes, everyone is fine.
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▼ With the shopping season upon us, we’d like to remind folks that politeness and patience should be practiced in mall parking lots. Drivers of huge SUVs are not excused, especially the two that Debbie observed at the Town Center in Corte Madera. An ethically disabled Escalade driver created a parking spot near the entrance. Never mind that it was in a striped zone at the end of an aisle. Ditto for the Tahoe a few rows over. Both jutted out enough to block a lane of traffic and obstruct visibility. Debbie contacted Town Center management and was informed that police cannot ticket vehicles on private property. “Basically, anyone can park anywhere,” Debbie said. True. But only Zeros will leave their cars in illegal spaces.—Nikki Silverstein
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down the middle, all the way to regions of the body most patients would rather keep private. While the district was working to pass the bond measure and the governance structure initiative, district officials and hospital staff also wanted to ensure they were “doing things to improve on the patient experience,” says Jamie Maites, director of communications for the hospital. “Everybody knows that when you go into a hospital, the gowns aren’t comfortable, and your rear-end hangs out. We heard about designer gowns and wanted to see what they were all about. That’s when we found PatientStyle.” The company, based in San Leandro, started making user-friendly hospital gowns in 2010. According to the company’s mission statement, “Feeling better means healing faster. For today’s patient, feeling better means being cared for by the best medical professionals and wearing apparel that increases their sense of comfort and dignity.” The hospital began using the PatientStyle gowns throughout the facility in October. The company worked with the hospital to produce garments in colors specific to Marin General. PatientStyle offers various patterns to make the gowns more attractive. Gowns in the maternity department, for instance, feature a “retro flower” print, Maites says. Some gowns have baby elephants on them. That may sound unimportant, or even downright silly, but anyone who has been in a hospital and has had to don one of the old-fashioned gowns knows that silly isn’t a good description for the way a patient feels in drafty and uncomfortable hospital attire. One of the main attractions of the PatientStyle gowns, made of soft, pajamalike material, is that they snap up the side rather than tie in the back. That yields advantages for medical personnel as well as
patients. Nurses, for instance, can attend to intravenous lines and other equipment through the snapped side opening rather than having to snake lines through a garment’s rear. In addition to providing gowns with extra fabric that the old-fashioned version lacked for the general hospital population, PatientStyle also offers specialized garments for nursing mothers. And PatientStyle produces gowns that have hoods and extra length for increased modesty for Muslim women (or anyone else). The styles at Marin General include mammography tops in feminine colors. “These new gowns are a true investment in patient satisfaction,” Domanico says. “While it’s crucial to invest in the most effective treatments and technology, it’s equally important to show our patients we care about their comfort and dignity.” The president of PatientStyle, Dusty Eber, knows the importance of comfort and dignity. He says he was inspired to develop new gowns to improve on the shortcomings (pun intended) of traditional gowns when his wife was in the hospital with their first child. “Traditional hospital gowns haven’t gotten an upgrade in years,” he says. “These new gowns give healthcare facilities the opportunity to provide their communities with something better.” The PatientStyle collection at Marin General also includes crib sheets and blankets. The modernization program at Marin General will result in rooms that have access to the outside and to natural light. The rooms will allow patients’ families to stay overnight. In addition to creating what are called “zones” for medical personnel, patients and visitors, the rooms will provide enough space for all— and for equipment brought to the room for diagnostic and treatment purposes. It’s all part of the 21st century hospital-built environment. So is the gown that snaps up the side. Y
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know it’s crazy, but it’s no use fighting it— the holidays are already here! If you want to start making plans now, here are some tasty holiday happs around the county.
be poured include the Roederer Brut Premiere, Jacquardt, Scharfenberger, Biodynamic, Mcfadden, Iron Horse, Frederick, Duetz, Mercat Cava and many more. Cost is $45 per person; $35 for Vine and Barrel wine club members. Call 707/765-1112 for tickets and directions. www.vineandbarrel.com.
GET COOKIN’ Cookbooks make great gifts and here is an opportunity to taste samples from four different ones and meet the authors themselves! The Cookbook Extravaganza at DIESEL, A Bookstore in the Marin Country Mart is happening on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1-3pm. The following authors will be on hand: Josey Baker, Jean Pierre, Denise Moulle, Bryant Terry and Karen Solomon. www. marincountrymart.com/calendar. CHEESE AND CHEERS Celebrate the season with bubbly and oysters! This extravaganza is well-worth the drive to a popular wine bar and bottle shop in Petaluma. Vine and Barrel will host 30 champagne, California sparkling wine, cava and prosecco producers from around the world on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3-5pm. The owners expect to serve 1,000 shucked oysters, caviar, pate, fondue and cheeses from around the world. A few of the wines that will
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Santa Claus is coming to Tomales Bay! Arriving by way of his trusty “water sleigh” (i.e., boat), Santa will pull up to the dock at the Boat Shack at Nick’s Cove Restaurant, Oyster Bar & Cottages for his fourth annual visit to this local landmark on Sunday, Dec. 7. Complimentary hot chocolate and treats will be offered to visitors along with the opportunity to chat with Santa. Guests who bring a donation of canned food for the Marin Food Bank will receive a 15 percent discount on any food or beverage purchase throughout the day. In addition, Nick’s Cove will also donate 10 percent of all net proceeds from the day’s sales to the Marin Food Bank. Visit Santa Claus from 3-5pm at the Boat Shack at Nick’s Cove Restaurant
Aw shucks—it’s holiday season already and Santa is coming to the Cove this December!
Oyster Bar & Cottages. 23240 Highway 1, Marshall. YULETIDE CAROL AND CAKE Caviar and filet mignon! On Christmas Eve— Wednesday, Dec. 24—Left Bank Brasserie in Larkspur will open its doors at 11:30am with the last seating at 9pm. They will be serving holiday specials including a housemade duck terrine with macerated dried cherries, smoked Nunavut Arctic char with lemon creme fraoche trout, caviar and curried brioche croutons, apple cider and pomegranate glaze filet mignon roasted with local oyster mushrooms—just to name a few! A chocolate and
hazelnut yule log cake with orange cointreau is also on the menu. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. www.leftbank.com/ home_larkspur. BUFFETS IN THE BAY Cavallo Point in Sausalito has multiple dining options on their menu for Christmas. A Breakfast Buffet on Thursday, Dec. 25, from 7-11am will be served. There is also a Christmas Dinner Buffet and a special four-course tasting menu available. Dogs are welcome on the terrace. www.cavallopoint.com/holiday-hoursmenus.html Y Share your hunger pains with Tanya at thenry@pacificsun.com.
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omedy, it has been said, is hard. It’s harder than drama, harder than math, harder, even, than dying. Austin Tichenor, of the Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC), knows this all too well. “Yes,” he says with a laugh, “comedy is so hard it actually broke my toe.” While in Scotland this past summer, performing The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, he began to feel that he’d done something to his foot, probably during the intensely physical rehearsal process leading up to the show’s daily three-week-long run. “I was limping through the streets of Edinburgh,” he recalls, “and my son thought I was being a whiner. Then, when I discovered I’d been performing that show every single day ... with a broken toe ... he decided I was actually a badass.” No kidding. After Edinburgh, with his foot in a protective brace, the Reduced Shakespeare Company moved on to do five more shows in West Virginia, during which Tichenor discovered that he’d now fully dislocated the broken toe, requiring surgery to install a pin in his foot. The pin was finally just removed last week. “I’m still limping,” Tichenor says. “But I’m a hell of a lot better than I was, and with a little luck from the comedy gods, I should be in fine shape by the time we open The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) in Mill Valley. 10 PACIFIC SUN NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4, 2014
Unless, of course, something else happens—which would be hilarious.” Like the man said. Comedy is hard. But it’s almost always worth it. Now 33 years old and counting, the beloved and apparently unstoppable Reduced Shakespeare Company is returning to Marin County. The internationally popular comedy troupe got its start in Novato in 1981, as a bawdywacky hat-passing act at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, at Black Point. The original founding members of the RSC—Jess Winfield, Daniel Singer, Michael Fleming and Barbara Reinertson—who scored huge comedy points with their 25-minute consolidation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, have all since departed the troupe. Adam
Long, who joined the company that first year, helped Winfield and Singer write The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), which has gone on to become one of the most popular shows in America, staged by schools and community theater companies almost nonstop since the script was published and made available. That show, in which three hapless actors attempt to stage all 36 of Shakespeare’s plays and make hash of them all, had its world premier, it so happens, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. There, in 1987, the RSC coalesced into an actual full-fledged comedy institution. In due course, after Tichenor (an author and classically trained actor) joined the troupe along with former Ringling Bros. circus clown
Reed Martin (the pair replaced the outgoing Singer and Winfield), the company began adding to its arsenal, penning other popular shows, including The Complete History of America (abridged) and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged). Those shows, which soon joined the Shakespeare show as staples on the vast American Shakespeare festival circuit, were co-written by Tichenor, Martin and Long, the latter having departed the group several years ago. Now, over three decades after the company formed as a bit of a lark, nine different “reduced” shows have been created, covering world literature, sports, Western civilization (that one was a musical), the history of Hollywood, and one show devoted to Christmas ... from the Nativity to the present. Astonishingly, the RSC—managed by Martin and Tichenor—operates up to three different touring troupes performing all over the world (they just recently played in China), has received glowing reviews from scores of unsuspecting critics, has enjoyed its own hit radio show in England, and has become a semi-regular addition to NPR, where the company often appears to “reduce” complicated stories, such as the entire meandering plot of television’s Lost. The RSC’s ninth show—the aforementioned and fairly self-explanatory Complete History of Comedy (abridged), written by Martin and Tichenor—will be performed by the authors, along with longtime member
Dominic Conti, presented as Marin Theatre Company’s annual holiday show. Asked how different the Mill Valley show will be from the version presented to frequently sold-out houses in Edinburgh (which this reporter was present for in August), Tichenor is fairly succinct. “Primarily, we’ll make far fewer references to the Scottish Independence referendum,” he says. “Other than that, it’s pretty much the same show you saw in Edinburgh. The big difference is, you’ll be seeing it with an American audience. And they, presumably, will be making a whole lot of noise instead of smiling politely at what they’re seeing, which is pretty much what Brits do.” It makes sense. One thing a comedian learns after thirtyplus years of touring the world: different audiences laugh at different things. Is it possible, I ask, to create something that is funny ... to everyone? “That is a problem we have to face, as comedians,” Tichenor allows. “It is a difficult, but rewarding challenge. By and large, we have been able to create shows that are appealing to a wide audience. All ages, or most ages, find our shows funny and satisfying. One of the reasons I think we’ve been successful is that our shows are also plays, in the classic sense, with characters and a narrative line. And the plot—such as it is—is always the same.” What, exactly, is the typical plot of a Reduced Shakespeare show?
“Well, the plot is three idiots,” Tichenor says. “It’s three morons trying the impossible, attempting to cover an enormous topic in the course of one evening. But they don’t know it’s impossible, so they just keep trying anyway. It’s kind of endearing, really.” Tichenor admits that, when Martin proposed tackling the entire history of comedy for their ninth show, he was skeptical it would work. “For me, all of our shows are basically the What would the complete history of comedy be without a clown nose and a few banana peels?! complete history of comedy,” he says, “because we will use every comedic trick Ultimately, they unearthed an inspired and comic trope we can think of, to reduce idea—that the troupe would discover an whatever the topic is. So when the topic was ancient manuscript, the Art of Comedy, a literally the history of comedy, I didn’t know kind of karmic counterweight to Sun Tzu’s what we were going to write about.” The Art of War. From these teachings, the bad
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and someone might say “five ... beautiful blondes, or “seven ... million dollars!” and we use that in the song, over and over.
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to a song describing everything that has ever made Tichenor laugh. Adding a sense of reverence and mystery to the proceedings is a semi-quasi-religious-and-mystical figure named Rambozo, part wise-man, part clown, part comedy kamikaze, well-armed with a bullet-vest fitted out with ... bananas. It’s easily one of the troupe’s funniest, most inspired shows in years, and with an appealing message about the power of laughter, it’s genuinely and effectively moving in places. Of course, that doesn’t stop someone from getting a pie in the face by the end of the show. “One comes to the theater for an emotional reaction,” says Tichenor, who grew up in the South Bay, and now lives in Los Angeles. “Laughter is certainly one of those emotional reactions, and tears is certainly one of those— and I think we discovered that laughter and tears are kind of closely related. We don’t set out to actually have a message, and god forbid anyone should ever say our shows are actually educational, because nothing kills a show faster than the fear that it’s educational. But with the reaction we got in Edinburgh, and Cincinnati—where we premiered it before that—we realized that we are actually sort of saying something with this one. “We’re saying that one can make the world a better place through laughter. We’ve had people come up to us after every single show saying, basically, that they were captivated by that message, that it’s a great message to take away from a show. “But then,” he notes, “they also said they like it whenever one of us falls down.” “I had a feeling this would work,” says Martin, who lives in Sonoma, “because we are so passionate about comedy. I don’t know if there’s anything we take more seriously than
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comedy. We’re not curing cancer or doing brain surgery, but we’ve heard enough stories over the years of people who’ve come to our shows and really been taken somewhere they needed to go.” When the Reduced Shakespeare Company was performing a run of The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) in Lowell, Massachusetts, the power of laughter was potently illustrated during a routine where the trio performs an improvised rendition of the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” “Instead of singing about geese and drummers drumming,” Martin says, “we take suggestions from the audience for each part of the song. So, we might go to the audience and say, “On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, five ... shout something out!”
with a spot in the current season of plays at Marin Theatre Company, Martin says that an RSC appearance in Mill Valley has been in the works for a long time. In 2002, while performing in Cincinnati, Martin and Tichenor met Jasson Minadakis, artistic director of MTC. At the time, he was running the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. According to Martin, a mutual appreciation was established, f and they talked about doing o y N G i s to r n s I something together some Y LA rin eH ) ru day. W P mplet dged 21 a t Ma l O i l N . i r o c e M “It took another 12 b C , D . a The edy ( through iller Ave years, ” Martin says with a M 8 Com y, Nov. 2 ny, 397 tre.org. laugh, “and now Jasson is at a Frida re Comp arinthea Marin Theatre Company, so t Thea . w w w.m it all just came together. But y Valle it’s fun to be back in Marin, just a stone’s throw—a very long stone’s throw—from where the RSC got its start at Black Point.” Asked how, at Christmas time— with a popular Christmas show in “In Lowell,” he continues, “this woman their rapidly expanding bag of tricks—they stood up when we got to eight, and she said, decided to present The Complete History of ‘eight years cancer-free—as of today!’ It was Comedy (abridged), Martin laughs. just ... an amazing moment. Afterwards she “Wow, why didn’t we think of that?” he said thank you to us for adding some humor muses. “I don’t really remember the thought to what was a very emotional day for her. You process, but really, what’s more Christmasy hear stories like that and you think, ‘Well, than comedy? What makes a person warmer maybe our silly little shows really do make a on a cold winter night than gathering with difference.’” friends to tell stories and laugh out loud?” Y Asked how the comedy show ended up Ask David what makes him laugh at talkpix@earthlink.net.
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he 2014 Heroes of Marin were honored last week at the Marin Art & Garden Center— illuminating one of Marin’s most historic grounds with stories of dedication, leadership, triumph and, you guessed it, heroism. When we put out the call for nominations for our fourth annual Heroes of Marin awards—our nod, in partnership with Redwood Credit Union, to Marinites focused on cultivating positive change for the county and its residents—we were flooded with nominations. Marin’s no stranger to impassioned work on worthy causes with champions and leaders all over the spectrum. From our rising star to our lifetime achievement winner, Marin is not short of the admirable talent and drive that defines the word “hero.” In mid-October, a panel of “hero” judges selected eight heroes to honor in various categories. Recipients will be honored in the Pacific Sun through Dec. 12, with feature stories highlighting their dedication and value to Marin. This week’s honorees include Matt Tasley, a Ross native who channeled the medium of art to overcome addiction and homelessness and parlayed his experiences into offering mentorship and teaching art to youth at the Buckelew Programs, and Barbara Salzman, president of the Marin Audubon Society and founder of the Marin Baylands Advocates, whose dedication to preserve and maintain Marin’s environment is peerless.—Stephanie Powell
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Matt Tasley: Courage Former Buckelew client Matt Tasley is an accomplished artist. The Ross native talks about his art and addictions and the influence of both in his life. After receiving awards for childhood artworks, excelling in high school sports, succeeding in college, and achieving a master of fine arts degree from UC Santa Barbara, Tasley recounts how “drinking and drugging” caused him to hit rock bottom. As an artist he speaks candidly of homelessness and jail time, and the programs leading to his addictions recovery. Tasley currently teaches art for Buckelew’s transitional age youth (TAY) in the PATH (people actualizing their hopes) programs that provide services to young men and women (16-25) who are struggling with mental health challenges. Tasley offers valued mentorship to this group, offering weekly art programs as well as additional time with individuals who need extra support. He organized an art show that had a positive impact on the youth involved and he often donates his work to support other nonprofits in need. Tasley expresses his need to help others through teaching at mental health organizations and providing venues for young artists to show their work. Tasley gives his time, support, dedication and expertise freely. He inspires his students to become the architects of
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Barbara Salzman: Environmental Stewardship Barbara has been an advocate for wetlands and the health of our aquatic ecosystems for over 35 years. Her primary interest is in wetlands preservation. She has been a compelling voice for improving water quality, the health of the San Francisco estuary and the Pacific Ocean, and protecting all wildlife habitats in Marin County and the state. For more than three decades Barbara has spoken up for the environment before the Marin County Board of Supervisors, planning commissions, state and federal agencies and many more: Any place where the environment has needed a champion, Barbara has been there. She started fighting to save a wetlands habitat near Highway 101 that was threatened by development, then joined the Marin Audubon Society’s conservation committee in reviewing EIRS on projects with potential to harm wetlands. She fought for protective policies for wetlands and bay lands during several revisions of the Marin countywide plan and many city general plans, as well as doggedly fighting for natural habitat preservation in countless development proposals. Barbara spearheaded the formation of Marin Baylands Advocates for the sole purpose of promoting awareness about, and acquisition of, Marin Baylands. The Advocates and Marin Audubon Society (MAS) have been directly responsible for the permanent protection of 1,025 acres of Marin County baylands and assisted with the purchase of 1,600 additional acres (Bel Marin Keys). The latest project is the Corte Madera Ecological Reserve expansion project. Through MAS she has managed the implementation of 14 marsh enhancement/restorations and oversees ongoing habitat enhancement on five MAS properties.
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Matt Tasley Courage
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ourage, like beauty, can be said to be in the eye of the beholder, but the strength of artist Matt Tasley is belied by his tall, slender, slight frame. In fact, the pain he faces isn’t visible at all. Subsequent to being diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2001, Tasley began a 12-step program for recovering alcoholics, and is now 13 years sober. “It’s kind of a chicken-or-the-egg situation,” Tasley says of the uncertainty surrounding the origins of his mental illness. In combination with medication, Tasley manages his disease and disorder through oil painting. “It gets me through the ups and downs,” he says. He speaks in tones and shades with broad strokes of meaning—some thicker than others— forming a layered impression. The art of his conversation paints a portrait not of himself, but rather about something of himself. To know him is to understand him, a real piece of work that has to be felt before he can be seen for what he really is. “I was born an artist,” Tasley says. He was also actually born to an artist—his mother was a photographer who encouraged Tasley from a young age to make art inspired by his childhood visits to WildCare in Albert’s Park. Tasley credits his artistic ability to his mother, his ability to make art to his father—a restaurateur who financially supported his art career—and lastly, Tasley adds, “I owe a lot of my creative talent to my education.” However, as an undergrad at Maine’s renowned private liberal arts school Bowdoin College, Tasley was initially studying economics and later changed to environmental studies, before eventually settling on art. “I had loved art since kindergarten, but had only taken one art class in high school,” Tasley says. “I hadn’t been trained before, but I caught on really quick.” Tasley went on to earn a master’s in fine arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating, Tasley opened two galleries on Polk and Hayes streets in San Francisco—which
have since closed—and currently makes art out of his studio in Greenbrae. Tasley says he’s never painted while under the influence of drugs, nor while inebriated, likening the painting process to meditation that “brings you peace of mind and serenity.” “When I make a painting,” Tasley explains, “I’m able to get out of my head of confused thoughts and focus on something for three hours at a time.” Ironically, much of what Tasley paints are landscapes reimagined in his mind that he recalls from memory. Besides the natural environment, Tasley is also inspired by his favorite artist, Van Gogh, who he simply describes as “a troubled man,” and remembers seeing his artwork for the first time while walking through a museum in Europe. “His paintings were alive, and evoked a feeling that I could relate to,” Tasley says. For Tasley, seeing how Impressionist painter Van Gogh found beauty “in the dark times” has influenced his own artistic practice. In summarizing his work, he says, “I like capturing a sense of light.” Born at Marin General in 1960, Tasley is a Marin native. He lived in Ross for most of his life (attended Branson high school), and was named the artist-inresidence at the Fairfax Pavilion this past year. Currently he resides in West Marin. Among all of the places that Tasley has called home, it is his one-year stay at the Buckelew Program that has perhaps proven to be his most formative. Founded in 1971, Buckelew was Marin’s first community-based 24-hour facility serving local residents with a mental illness. After transitioning out of Buckelew, Tasley felt compelled to “give back what I received.” As a socalled peer, Tasley teaches free painting classes to Buckelew clients out of his studio—personally transporting students himself—as well as to the Buckelew Program’s Transitional Age Youth (TAY) program. “It’s very helpful to have some sort of creative passion as a means of recovery,” Tasley says. “That’s why I like sharing my skills
Downtown San Rafael offered great artistic inspiration to Tasley throughout his life—from art inspired by visits to WildCare as a child to his continued work mentoring youth at Buckelew Programs.
through teaching.” It’s Tasley’s continued work at Buckelew that earned him the nomination as the Pacific Sun’s Heroes of Marin Courage award recipient. With 10 years of volunteer service to his name, which consists of working with Community Action Marin and the Pickleweed Park Community Center, in addition to the Buckelew MarinScapes program, Tasley also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Believing that art as a form of mental health treatment fosters solidarity, Tasley offers the same advice to all aspiring artists: “Go to school and don’t let anyone discourage you.” “The joy in expressing yourself and creating and sharing with others breaks the stigma and isolation that come along with mental illness and chemical dependency,” Tasley says. The power of art not only forges an alliance between communities, but is also a “useful tool in helping people to better understand themselves and cope with their diagnosis.” As a living example of how art heals, Tasley represents the resilience of someone who defies what his past expects of him and subsequently, his artwork represents the fortitude of the human spirit. “Keep it simple,” Tasley says, “that’s my life motto.” Y
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H Matt enjoys camping at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. H His hobbies include being in the outdoors, hiking, bicycling and swimming. H His two biggest passions are teaching and making art. H On Friday, Dec. 12 the 1108 Gallery, located on Tamalpais Avenue in downtown San Rafael, will be hosting an opening reception for the exhibition of a retrospective of Tasley’s work. Art sales will support the gallery, which hosts a monthly show of artworks exclusively created by members of the Transitional Age Youth Program of Community Action Marin. Tasley’s work will be on display until the closing reception on Friday, Jan. 2. For more information, visit www.buckelew. org, and you can see more of Matt’s work by searching his name on Flickr.
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’d have to add them up,” Barbara Salzman says with a laugh. The president of the Marin Audubon Society (MAS) and founder of Marin Baylands Advocates is referring to the land parcels she’s been involved in protecting over the years. “I’ve never really added them up.” Salzman—who focuses on acquiring, protecting and restoring wetlands, guesses that the number is anywhere from 35 to 45. “We didn’t feel like anybody else was doing it,” she says, when talking about the group of people who came together more than 25 years ago with a mission of saving baylands along the San Francisco Bay and in Marin County. She looks out over the Bahia Wetlands—a place that MAS recently raised $16 million to buy—adjacent to the Petaluma River in northeastern Novato. “This is a nice place,” she says, pointing out native plants that have been added, woodpeckers in the trees and nearly every bird that scurries by. (“Well, I think these quail are just a kick!”) The Bahia property is the largest the Marin Audubon Society has purchased since it formed more than 50 years ago, acquiring 632 acres of land that, since the ’70s, has been slated by the owner for development. The most recent plan, Salzman says, revealed that the land would host around 1,000 homes. Advocating for places like Bahia—one of the most challenging to save, Salzman says, but the one that she is the most proud of— earned Salzman the Pacific Sun’s Environmental Stewardship Hero of Marin award this year. “It’s all about building on what other people have done,” Salzman says, noting Marin’s long heritage of people working hard to keep open spaces open. Together, MAS and the Marin Baylands Advocates have been responsible for the protection of more than 1,000 acres of land. “One time a man came up to me and he was almost in tears he was so happy,” she says of a reaction to the protection of a particular parcel. Bahia—home to a large population of the endangered California Clapper Rail (recently identified by scientists as Ridgway Rail)— was on a list of about 35 bayland parcels from Sausalito to Novato that was drafted when Marin Baylands
Advocates formed. “There are probably 15 or so [from the list] we have left to go,” Salzman says. She admits that it isn’t always easy. “We do a lot of the advocacy, also, and that’s sometimes challenging because you’re up against people who really want to make some money off of developing.” Salzman hasn’t always been saving wetlands. With a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, she was once a social worker in a psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania. “I can’t say that I miss that,” she says of what she calls “a stressful occupation.” But a move to California with her husband more than 40 years ago led to a career change. Living in Larkspur, Salzman got involved in fighting the development of a shopping center there. “I called up the Audubon people and I said, ‘Well, you know, what birds are around?’” Salzman says. “They invited me to join the conservation committee, which I did.” It was a time when San Francisco’s Save the Bay was forming, and there was news about amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948—which became known as the Clean Water Act in 1972. With publicity about water pollution and environmental conservation, came an opportunity. “I got involved at a time where they were under great stress,” Salzman says of the Bay Area’s marshes. She joined agencies and worked with them to successfully develop good practices. Stressful in a different way, and more challenging, she says, the conservation work would be harder than the social work to give up. “I would miss this more,” she says. Salzman is driven in her work by knowing that there are places—like where she grew up outside of Philadelphia—“where there is nothing left” because it has all been 14> developed. “When I came out here, I went, ‘This is pretty neat—it’s all these open spaces and habitats and wildlife,’” she says. “So I think that inspired me. I think a lot of people don’t really realize what’s here and how special it is.” Hard to convince, Salzman says, are sometimes those who
Salzman pictured at the Bahia Wetlands—the Marin Audubon Society’s largest restoration project to date— adjacent to the Petaluma River in Novato.
have a marsh in their backyard, or who have an economic interest in the properties the baylands advocates would like to save—like the developer currently trying to establish a large hotel along Richardson Bay. “He’s firmly convinced,” Salzman says, “that his project—that many of us think would be really out of place—would be the best thing for the county.” The constant challenge in her work is one of the things that she likes best about it. “That’s what makes it fun, I think,” she says. “Mostly, there are good, strong policies— at least at the county level—for protecting marshes,” Salzman says, “and recognition that
they’re important to the health of the bay, and the water and the wildlife and all of us, really.” Currently, the Marin Audubon Society is hoping to purchase a 5.2-acre property that would fill a critical gap in the 300-acre Corte Madera Ecological Reserve. Salzman says that in the future, she’d like to have this property, along with the others on her list, acquired, protected and restored. “We have a ways to go,” she says. But she’s hopeful. Before getting up from her chair, she takes ones last look at the Bahia Wetlands, where the late afternoon sun is painting a cobalt blue scrub-jay in golden light. “It’s hard to leave,” she says. Y
Hero FYI H When she was young, Salzman used to take public transportation to get to a little pond—the closest open space to where she lived in Philadelphia. “There were no real marshes like this,” she says, referring to the Bahia Wetlands. H Salzman never saw a natural beach growing up until she went to Massachusetts. “I was used to going to New Jersey,” she says. “Everything there was so built up with the boardwalks.”
H Some of the land Salzman advocates for gets protected by other agencies, even if the Marin Audubon Society doesn’t purchase it. Last year, SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) announced that it would purchase and preserve Mira Monte Marina in Novato. H The marshes of Corte Madera are among Salzman’s favorite places to visit in Marin.
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Wit, whiskey & song These silly, seasonal songsters keep jugging along by G re g Cahill
to the streets of Mill Valley. “We’d just show up on street corners and play until the cops came,” recalls Eschliman, now a Petaluma resident. “We never thought of it as something where you would get a gig and play. We just did it for fun and invited Dan Hicks and a few others from the neighborhood.” The Christmas Jug Band will get into the Christmas spirit on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Pt. Reyes Dance Palace. By happenstance, the musicians stumbled into a lucky break. hy “Santa Lost a Ho” failed to Hicks, who had attained national celebrity become a smash hit is beyond in the ’70s with his old-timey group Dan me. Hicks and the Hot Licks, hosted an open If you missed it the first time around, mic at the now-defunct Marin County that ribald spoof has gotten a new lease nightspot the Old Mill Tavern. Audiences on life, thanks to the Christmas Jug Band’s came to hear not the music, but Hicks’ latest CD Jugology: Greatest Near Misses (Best of ...). The 19-track CD, from the self- wry commentary on the acts. One December night in 1977, with Hicks out of described “foremost purveyors of seasonal town, Eschliman and his jug band sat in skiffle, swing and jugabilly” (bet you didn’t and performed a set of twisted Christmas even know that was a word), arrives with songs between the various amateur acts. “I such other crowd favorites as “Santa Claus remember that the club owner, Mark CushWants Some Lovin’,” “I Want a Hippopotaman, said, ‘Hey, that was kind of fun. Why mus for Christmas” and “Boogie Woogie don’t you put on a Christmas Eve show?’” Santa Claus,” to name a few. Eschliman recalls. All that and jaw harps, harmonicas and Nearly four decades later, this one-off kazoos, too. joke has become a Northern California But all kiddin’ aside, this is an all-star institution, with several campy albums to band with deep Marin roots. Back in 1976, bassist Tim Eschliman’s brother decided to celebrate the nation’s The KaNbar CeNTer aT The oSher MariN JCC bicentennial by sending his sibling a Wild Turkey whiskey commemorative decanter, sat 12/6 @ 8pm a God-awful ceramic jug of 80-proof joy juice emblazoned with red, white and blue banners draped over a bird. “After I got the decanter, I called up a couple of friends and invited them to the artist Jazztimes come over on Monday nights and polish calls “the finest jazzit off,” recalls Eschliman, a fixture on the cabaret singer around.” North Bay music scene due, in part, to his role as the de facto leader of the irreverReserve Your Table Today ent Christmas Jug Band. “We used to sit around with Greg and Nick Dewey, and Coming Soon: Paul Wenninger—who was Van Morrison’s 12/21, 5pm road manager—and get drunk and play New CeNtury Chamber OrChestra this really hokey backwoods Appalachian 12/31, 9pm stuff. We had a washboard and harmonica New year’s eve and everything. staNd-up COmedy shOw & party “It was fun, but it got to be a bit much Five headline Comedians after 10 Mondays of Wild Turkey and Bud.” Rather than opt for sobriety, the ragtag marinjCC.org/artS juggers took their rustic acoustic grooves 200 N. SaN Pedro rd, SaN rafael, Ca
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their credit and a full slate of holiday shows who jumped at the chance to reissue the for local musicians more accustomed to CD version the following year. scrambling for paying gigs. Since then, the debut album has sold “In the beginning, we made a pact that well over 10,000 copies, more than any of the “serious” side projects the Christmas we would never sell it out or try to make Jug Band members have been involved in. any money because it was just too much “I think the lesson is that people appreciate fun,” says Eschliman, who spends the rest things that aren’t so darned serious coming of the year playing with the R&B band Rhythmtown Jive, the New Copasetics, the from musicians,” Eschliman says. Over the years, the Christmas Jug Band Lost Planet Airmen and various pickup has seen its share of strange gigs, but one of gigs, including annual Mardis Gras shows. the most eccentric “It was meant to be was playing the comic relief from the NOW PLAYING half-time show at serious bands that The Christmas Jug Band plays its first “ofthe long-forgotten we’re all involved in.” ficial” 2014 gig on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Pt. Toilet Bowl, a It turns out that Reyes Dance Palace, and Sweetwater Music friendly sandlot comic relief is a much Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21 football game and sought-after com(with various alumni), but a variation on the charity fundraiser modity. In 1987, Esjug band named 3 Elves Named Mo has been between patrons chliman and his pals known to crop up throughout the season. of the 2AM Club decided to record the and the Brothband. “We figured ers Tavern in Mill we’d make a few casValley. “We came up with a marching jug settes for our kids,” he says. But Robin Cohn, owner of the San Rafael indepenband formation: a martini glass with the dent records distributor City Hall Records, bass drum player in the place of the olive,” caught wind of the tape and arranged to Eschliman recalls. “It was a blast.” Y release a vinyl version. That recording soon Ask Greg how he defines ‘jugabilly’ at gcahill51@gmail.com. caught the ear of the folks at Relix Records,
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Recognize any of these friendly faces? Meet Agricultural Institute of Marin’s Farmers Market Managers. You’ve likely caught a glimpse of one at the info booth helping a customer redeem EBT, or at a farmer’s booth brainstorming creative ways to market the upcoming abundance of dino kale. Perhaps you’ve noticed them touring local chefs around the market to drum up wholesale orders for farmers, or chatting with local Agriculture or Health Department officials. Directing traffic, fixing ATMs, changing trash bags – there is no task too small when it comes to ensuring that a market day runs smoothly for all. Next time you cross paths with your trusty market manager, say hello, introduce yourself, maybe even ask them why they do what they do. It’s very likely you’ll hear something along the lines of how much they love bringing farmers and the community together around healthy, local food. Not because they’ve been trained to say that, but because they have all embraced this often unseen, yet pivotal role. They are deeply passionate about creating a more viable and vibrant local food system, and ultimately a better world. To learn more about the people and programs that support the Marin Farmers Markets, visit www.agriculturalinstitute.org.
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F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 2 8 — T H U R S D AY D E C E M B E R 4 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (1:21) Disney version of Judith Viorst’s classic children’s tale about a singularly crappy day in the life of an 11-year-old boy stars Dick Van Dyke, Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell and young Ed Oxenbould. l Antarctica: A Year on Ice (1:31) Dazzling documentary focuses on the world’s most brutal continent and the scientists and researchers who call it home. l Awake: The Life of Yogananda (1:27) Biodoc of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi who brought meditation and yoga to the West in the 1920s; Krishna Das and Deepak Chopra share insights. l The Better Angels (1:34) Poetic evocation of the forces that shaped and nurtured young Abe Lincoln in rural Indiana circa 1817. l Beyond the Lights (1:56) Belle star Gugu MbathaRaw as a burgeoning pop-music icon who falls truly, madly and deeply for her hunky yet sensitive bodyguard (Nate Parker); Danny Glover co-stars. l Big Hero 6 (1:30) Disney cartoon concerns a boy, his posse and their repurposed crime-fighting robot, but the real star is a dazzlingly reimagined mashup of Tokyo and San Francisco complete with skateboarding geishas and a torii-turreted Golden Gate Bridge. l Birdman (1:59) Offbeat comedy from 21 Grams director Alejandro González Iñárritu about a onetime movie superhero (Michael Keaton) trying to get himself some thespian cred by starring in a Broadway play. l The Book of Life (1:25) Dazzlingly colorful Latinaccented, Day of the Dead-themed animated musical features vocals from Zoe Saldana, Hector Elizondo, Cheech Marin, Plácido Domingo and other luminaries. l Citizenfour (1:54) Documentary follows investigative filmmaker Laura Poitras across the globe in search of budding whistleblower Edward Snowden. l Dumb and Dumber To (1:49) Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are back and more idiotic than ever, searching the world for offspring and a new kidney; the Farrelly boys direct, of course. l
Food Chains (1:22) Hard-hitting documentary looks at the beleaguered and abused farmworkers who stock the trillion-dollar supermarket industry in virtual slavery. l Force Majeure (2:00) Cannes Film Fest fave about a perfect alpine family vacation torn asunder by an unexpected avalanche. l Foxcatcher (2:10) True story of Olympic wrestlers Mark and Dave Schultz (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo) and their edgy, intense relationship with their deeply obsessed heir-to-a-fortune sponsor, John du Pont (Steve Carell). l Fury (2:14) WWII action flick about a Sherman tank, its five-man crew and their impossible mission behind the German lines; Brad Pitt leads the charge. l Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (1:45) Documentary looks at the life and career of the country music icon and his struggles with Alzheimer’s; Bill Clinton, Paul McCartney, Steve Martin and many others share insights. l Gone Girl (2:28) David Fincher filmization of Gillian Flynn’s best-seller stars Ben Affleck as a seemingly stable family man who becomes a murder suspect when his wife goes missing. l Goodbye to Language 3D (1:10) Jean-Luc Godard enters three-dimensional cinema with customary bravado and a proudly non-narrative strikingly visual outlook. l The Homesman (2:02) Tommy Lee Jones directs and stars as a Wild West drifter hired by Hilary Swank to guide three unstable women (Meryl Streep among them) across the rugged Nebraska Territories. l Horrible Bosses 2 (1:48) When their brand-new business is hijacked by smooth operator Christoph Waltz, working stiffs Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day kidnap son Chris Pine in retaliation; Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx add to the hilarity. l The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (2:05) Jennifer Lawrence is back as Games top dawg Katniss l
Everdeen, leading the charge against her nation’s wicked past; Julianne Moore co-stars. l The Imitation Game (1:54) Benedict Cumberbatch as ace cryptologist Alan Turing, leader of Britain’s top code-breakers, who raced against time to crack the Nazis’ Enigma Code during World War II. l Interstellar (2:49) Spacey Christopher Nolan sci-fi drama follows a troupe of hungry astronauts through a newly discovered wormhole to the far reaches of the galaxy; Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey are among the crew. l The Judge (1:42) Courtroom dramedy finds used-up lawyer Robert Downey Jr. defending smalltown judge/estranged father Robert Duvall against a murder charge; Billy Bob Thornton co-stars. l Laggies (1:40) Loose-limbed Lynn Shelton comedy stars Keira Knightley as a pushing-thirty slacker who dodges a marriage proposal by hiding out with a teenager buddy and her wiseass dad (Sam Rockwell). l The Last Ocean (1:28) Documentary about ecocolgist David Ainley and his fight to protect Antarctica’s pristine Ross Sea and its whales, seals and penguins from rapacious fisherfolk. l Nightcrawler (1:57) Lean and hungry Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a Weegee-type tabloid photographer specializing in crime and catastrophe; Rene Russo co-stars as a seen-it-all TV newshound. l Pelican Dreams (1:20) Documentary follows a brown pelican from capture on the Golden Gate Bridge to rehab at San Rafael’s WildCare; Judy Irving (The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill) directs. l The Penguins of Madagascar (1:32) Cartoon caper comedy about a waddle of penguin superspies on a mission to save the world from John Malkovich. l Pride (1:59) Feel-good true story about a group of gay and lesbian London activists who supported a tiny Welsh chapter of the National Union of Mineworkers during a nationwide strike. l Reach Me (1:35) Kyra Sedgwick, Cary Elwes, Sylvester Stallone and a host of others star as a group
of disparate people transformed by a popular motivational author. l RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus (2:00) The interstellar wiseguys of Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on K. Gordon Murray’s bizarre 1959 showdown between Santa Claus, the Devil and (why not?) Merlin the Magician. l Rosewater (1:43) Jon Stewart of The Daily Show writes and directs a no-holds-barred docudrama about the real-life imprisonment and torture of Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari. l St. Vincent (1:42) Unwitting single mom Melissa McCarthy leaves her 12-year-old son in the questionable day-care of neighbor Bill Murray, who mentors the kid in the art and science of playing the horses, tipping the strippers and shooting the whiskey. l The Theory of Everything (2:03) Biopic focuses on the young and healthy yet degenerating Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) as he woos his future wife (Felicity Jones) and races against time to break new ground in physics and medicine. l This Is Where I Leave You (1:43) Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda and a host of others star in an ensemble dramedy about a dysfunctional family that reunites for a week of communal living after their patriarch dies. l Touch the Wall (1:54) Documentary follows two champion swimmers, novice Missy Franklin and veteran Kara Lynn Joyce, on their bumpy road to the 2012 London Olympics. l V/H/S: Viral (1:37) Social-networking teens armed with camera phones little suspect that they’ll be the gruesome subjects of the next viral video. l Whiplash (1:46) Indie sleeper about the edgy, ferocious mentor-pupil relationship between a gifted young jazz drummer and his exacting taskmaster. l Women Who Flirt (1:37) Chinese rom-com about a frustrated young woman who masters the art of flirting to get her man.
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Live music 11/28: The Band of Gypsys: A Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix tribute. With Larry Vann,
Paul Branin and Michael Warren. 8pm. $15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.
11/28: Beso Negro and Kelly Peterson Band
Rabbit Quinn opens. 9pm. $20-22. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.
11/28: Black and Blue Friday: A Rockin’ Production for the Planet Show to raise awareness
about climate change with musicians, poets, speakers and artists. 1pm. Free. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave. Mill Valley. 350marin.org/black_blue_friday. 11/28: Chris Brown Solo Acoustic folk. 5pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/28: Jerry Hannan Band Marin native bard, original Irish-Americana. Joshua Zucker, bass; and Peter Tucker, drums. 8pm. $12-15. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com 11/28: Louisiana Cajun Ramblers With Suzy and Eric Thompson, Mark Marcin and Paul Knight. 7:30pm. $12. Dance Palace, 5th and B St., Pt. Reyes Station. dancepalace.org. 11/28: Pato Banton, Lumanation Reggae. 9pm. $20-25. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
11/28: Physical Suicide Deterrent System Project Grunge rock. 9pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29
Broadway, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/28-29: Robert Hunter 8pm. $55-75. Napa Valley Opera House, 130 Main St., Napa. 707/260-1600. citywinery.com. 11/29: Jose Neto Guitar rock. 9pm. $15. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 11/29: Matt Jaffe and the Distractions Alt indie rock. 8pm. $16-28. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 11/29: Miles Schon Band Rock. 8pm. $1215. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 11/29: Todos Santos on the Patio CantinaAmericana. 4pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 11/29: Tommy Odetto and Friends Rock. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/30: Dee Bell and Marcos Silva Trio Jazz, Brazilian. 6:30pm. $15-20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 11/30: Jackie Gage Jazz vocals. 11:30am. No cover. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 12/01: Open Mic Night Hosted by Marty Atkinson. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.
ViDEO Secret agent man Pierce Brosnan got the film rights to Bill Granger’s novel There Are No Spies soon after leaving Bond in 2005 (production would be held up for years), and it’s easy to see the story’s appeal for him. Before Bourne and Craig turned the spy world on its head, there was a near-total lack of realpolitik in such films, which descended into silliness and gadgets Clearly this role was a huge leap for the former James Bond. at the close of the ’70s. THE NOVEMBER MAN is among the best of a recent batch, set in a Balko-Russian underworld of winding alleys and compromised morals. Brosnan plays retired CIA agent Hank Devereaux, called in from retirement on Lake Geneva’s shores to work the high-stakes extraction of an agent with serious dirt on the man pegged to be Russia’s next premier. When that operation is botched, Devereaux lets loose a bloodbath on the home team for revenge—and finds himself eye-to-eye with his old protege Mason, a partner he trained back in Montenegro. Their relationship ended badly, and as Devereaux fights to keep his one remaining witness out of various gunsights he also aims to give Mason an object lesson in what all good field agents come to know: “You can be human or a killer of humans—you can’t be both.” A high-tech thriller set against a gorgeous old-European canvas, chockablock with war criminals who are happy speaking power back to truth. A sequel is in production.—Richard Gould 12/01: Open Mic with Austin DeLone
7:30pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 12/01: Open Mic with Derek Smith 8:30pm. Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/01: Open Mic with Simon Costa 8:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 12/02: Swing Fever “Jivin’ music of Fats Waller and Louis Jordan.” 7pm. Free. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 12/03: The Doobie Decibal System With Jason Crosby and Roger McNamee. 8pm. Free. Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. ironspringspub.com. 12/03: Marianna August Jazz standards. 7pm. Free. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 12/04: Charlie Docherty Smooth vocals. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.
12/04: Connie Ducey with The Judy Hall Quartet Ducey, vocals; Judy Hall, piano; Ryan
Lukas, bass; Rob Gibson, drums; Rick Brown, brass. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. cducey.com.
12/04: Michelle Schmitt: 6th Annual Holiday Hunger Relief Benefit Concert Proceeds
will benefit ExtraFood, whose mission is to get much needed food to organizations helping feed the hungry in Marin. 7:30pm. $25-100. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 12/05: Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio Jazz. with Josh Workman, guitar; Paul Eastburn. 6pm. No cover. Tavern at Tiburon Lodge, 1651 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 847-8331. audreyshimkas.com. 12/05: Blame Sally Original songwriting. With Renee Harcourt, guitar, bass, banjo, harmonica, vocals; Pam Delgado, percussion, guitar, vocals; Jeri Jones: guitar, bass, dobro, mandolin, vocals; Monica Pasqual, piano, accordion,vocals 8pm. $28-40. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
12/05: Lady D Sings Jazz vocalist. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462. ladydandthetramps.com. 12/04: Judy Collins 8pm. $65-85. Napa Valley Opera House, 130 Main St., Napa. 707-260-1600. citywinery.com.
Comedy 12/01: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up-and-coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 12/04: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
Theater 11/28: Jay Alexander’s Mind Tricks Live Jay is the great grandson of the legendary vaudeville performer, Gentleman Ben Darwin. As a child, he found a trunk in his grandparents attic filled with magic and escapes and his interest in magic took off from there. 8pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 12/01: ‘Comedy of Errors’ Auditions William Shakespeare, directed by James Dunn. 7-10pm. Free. College of Marin Performing Arts Building, PA 32 On the corner of SFD Blvd and Laurel Ave., 835 College Ave., Kentfiled. 485-9555. Through 12/14: ‘Persuasion’ Mary Ann Rodgers Jane Austen’s classic work made for stage by Jennifer LeBlanc. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. Ross Valley Playhouse, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456 -9555. rossvalleyplayers.com
Concerts 11/30: Winter Light: An Evening with Pianist John Steiner Holiday favorites, enduring standards and original music. 5pm. $20 suggested donation. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 456-6760. fpcsr.org
12/03: Noontime Concerts: Allegra Chapman Piano. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.
12/05-13: Novato Music Association Holiday Concert “Making Spirits Bright.” Cary Cedarblade conducts sacred and secular holiday music. 8pm Dec. 5; 2pm Dec. 6 and 13; 4pm Dec. 7. $5-20. St. Vincent’s Chapel, 1 St. Vincent’s Dr., Marinwood. novatomusicassociationchorus.org.
12/06-07: Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus “Holiday Choral by Candle Light.” With Anna
Maria Mendieta, harp soloist and the San Domenico Virtuoso Program Choral ensemble. 7:30pm Sat.; 4pm Sun. $25-30. Church of San Rafael, 11004 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 479-8100. marinsymphony.org
Dance 12/04: Contra Dance Come and join us for a very special dance at the Unitarian Universalist church in San Rafael.World-renowned fiddler, Rodney Miller, is playing with a couple of local boys of renown. Frannie Marr, a favorite from Southern California, is calling. Caller: Frannie Marr; Band: Rodney Miller fiddler; Burke Treischmann - guitar, banjo, harmonica; Chris Knepper - mandolin. Beginner’s Lesson: 7pm. 7:30pm. $12. Unitarian Universalist Church, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. nbcds.org.
12/05: BFA in Dance Senior Solo Concert
Seniors in Dominican’s LINES Ballet BFA in dance program will perform. Feature 11 specially commissioned solos from a diverse array of choreographers. With Will Couture, Dalmacio Payomo, Ivy Patterson, Liza Kroeschell, Yoshie Fujimoto Kateada, Madeline Matuska, Janae Sykes, Alex Clauss, Elizabeth Ann Bertolino, Brittany Hernandez and Mary Goetz. 7pm. $10. Angelico Hall, Dominican University of California, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 482-3579. bfa.linesballet.org/events. 12/06-07: Stapleton Ballet “The Nutcracker.” 1 and 5pm. $22-24. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Audotroium, 10 Ave.of the Flags, San Rafael. marincenter.org.
Art 11/28-30: Point Reyes Open Studios Twenty four Pt. Reyes’ artists will open theirlive/work studios to the public. This popular free art tour features artworks inspired by the natural beauty of the Point Reyes wilderness area. A wide range of art will be shown, including paintings, photographs, wood sculpture, ceramics, etchings, monoprints and books. Pick up a free brochure/map at any of the artists’ studios, or at Toby’s Feed Barn,Tomales Bay Foods, Station House Cafe and many other local shops and inns. 11am-5pm. Free. Pt. Reyes and Inverness, Point Reyes. 669-9746. pointreyesart.com. 12/02: Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk
Come join the throng at Downtown Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk. Galleries stores, city hall, and the community center will all host art exhibitions, with refreshments. 6pm. Depot Plaza, Throckmorton Ave, Mill valley. 383-7201.
12/03: First Wednesday Art Talk: Keith Haring : The Political Line Illustrated lecture led by
have a science experiment in our Learning Center for children of all ages. Free popcorn, cocoa and science art projects. There will be special presentations in the Drexler Auditorium by our faculty at 11am, noon and 1pm. 10am. Free. Buck Institute for Research on Aging, 8001 Redwood Blvd., Novato. 209-2283. buckinstitute.org/openhouse. 12/02: Nature for Kids: Indian Tree It’s the middle of winter, it’s wet and cold. Salamanders, slugs, and millipedes are easy to find, but where do they go during the dry months? Look in different habitats and try to answer these questions about the changes in the animal life we encounter as the seasons change. Bring lunch. No pets (except service animals) please. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather call 893-9527 after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. 10am. Free. Indian Tree Preserve, Vineyard Road, Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.
12/03: Winter Craft Series: Make Greeting Cards Sip warm apple cider and listen to seasonal
tunes while you create greeting cards. Cards, envelopes and art supplies supplied. 2:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292 x4741. millvalleylibrary.org.
Film 12/02: Angola Zero Year : ‘Tiburon International Film Festival’ Documentary, Angola, 2013
Director: Ever Miranda. After 30 years of civil war. 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/ Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.
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docent, Kathryn Zupsic, of the Fine Arts Museums of S.F. This program is the first major Keith Haring show on the West Coast in nearly two decades. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library. 12:30pm. Free. San Rafael City Hall Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 485-3321. srpubliclibrary.org.
Outdoors 11/28: Turkey Waddle Extend the spirit of
Thanksgiving holiday by gathering family and friends and enjoying a refreshing day after hike at Jack London State Historic Park. Four-mile moderate hike meanders through mixed evergreens on the trail to the Grandmother Tree. 10amnoon. $10. Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. 707/938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.
11/29: Fitness Hike: Hoo Koo E Koo to Huckleberry Trail Feeling guilty after Tur-
key Day? Explore Baltimore Canyon and the Blithedale and Corte Madera ridges on a fastpaced hike with Ranger Ian McLorg. Take the Hoo Koo E Koo Trail up to the ridge, come down the Huckleberry Trail and then head back to Crown Road. No pets (except service animals) please. This is a rain or shine event but high winds will cancel. 9am. Free. Baltimore Canyon Preserve, Meet at the gate on Crown Road, Kent Woodlands. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org. 12/04: Mushrooms at Indian Tree The mixed forests of this Novato preserve usually host an large array of mushrooms at this time of year. Remember to bring water and food. This walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather call 893-9527 after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message. 9am. Free. Indian Tree Preserve, Vineyard Road, Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.
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Kids Events 11/28: Snowflake Souvenirs in Winter Wonderland Around the Downtown San Rafael Annual
Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland events, take a break from the hustle and bustle of Fourth Street and visit the Marin History Museum in the Victorian era Boyd Gate House. Exhibits, gift shop and historic photos of past snowfalls in Marin. A special craft project allows visitors to create their own paper snowflake souvenir to take home. 454-8538. 1pm. Free. Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St., San Rafael. 454-8538. marinhistory.org. 11/29: Family Day Children’s book authors will be appearing throughout the day. 10am Kathryn Gibbs Davis; 11am Kathryn Otoshi; noon Abraham Schroeder; 2pm Jennifer Lynn Alvarez; 3pm Kat Beyer. 10am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com/event/family-day. 11/29: Kathryn Gibbs Davis “Mr. Ferris and His Wheel.” Illustrated biography that sheds light on how inventor George Ferris defied gravity and overcame seemingly impossible odds to invent the world’s most iconic amusement park attraction. 10am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.
11/29: Family Open House at Buck Institute Make plans now to take a break from holiday
shopping and Thanksgiving leftovers. Bring friends, family and visiting relatives to a world-class research institute and get first-hand experience with science aimed at extending healthspan‚ the healthy years of life. Talk to individual scientists about their work, enjoy “The Scientist as Artist” exhibit and peer through microscopes to see the model organisms under study at the Buck. Every half hour they will
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11/29: Christina Stevens “Love: The Saint and the Seeker.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com. 12/02: Shebooks “Whatever Doesn’t Kill You.” Authors scheduled to read from their work include journalist Mary Jo McConahay; writers Barbara Graham, Faith Adiele, Ethel Rohan, Susan Ito and Shebooks co-founder Laura Fraser. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com. 12/02: Sisterhood in Sports Book Event “Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete.” 6:30pm. Free. Presidio Sport and Medicine, 23 Reed Blvd., Mill Valley. 888-2289. 12/03: Gregg Herken “The Georgetown Set.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com.
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offers a tale of musical self determination and self discovery, with personal stories filled with colorful detail and life affirming lessons. 8pm. $35, includes a signed book. Dominican University, Angelico Hall, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. bookpassage.com.
12/04: The New ‘I Do’: Reshaping Mariage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels Authors
Vicki Larson and Susan Pease Gadoua help you open your mind to marrying more consciously and creatively, offering unique options for couples interested in forging their own paths. 7pm. $10. Pleasures of the Heart, 1310 Fourth St., San Rafael. 482-9899. pleasuresoftheheart.com. 12/05: Evan Goldstein, “Wines of South America.” 5:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com. 12/05: Peter Turchi “A Muse and a Maze.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 11/28-29: 35th Annual San Rafael Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland Down-
town San Rafael will once again host its annual holiday Parade and Winter Wonderland. Holiday Marketplace with arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, free snow sledding and one of the largest Holiday Parades in the Bay Area. Following the Parade, Santa, Ms. Claus and other costumed characters arrive with the Mayor of San Rafael to the center of town in the City Plaza to light the official Holiday Tree. Snow Sledding: A Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Ave. noon-4:30pm and 6-8pm Nov. 28. Holiday Marketplace, Fourth Street between B Street and Lootens Place; Noon to 8pm Parade of Lights, Fourth Street from E Street to the City Plaza; 5:30pm. Tree Lighting: City Plaza fol-
lowing the Parade of Lights on Nov. 29. Snow and Kids Activities 9am-noon.Please visit the website to view the list of participants. Free. Downtown San Rafael, 4th & A St., San Rafael. 800/310-6563. sresproductions.com/san_rafael_parade_of_ lights.html.
11/29: Foods of Mesopotamia: Bollywood, Bangles & Bindhis Join Chef Afreen Wahab on
an incredible culinary journey through the Middle East and its incomparable tastes and textures. This class features local Bay Area seasonal fruits and vegetables as seen through her eyes and palette. 1pm. $85/person. The Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 888/651-2003. cavallopoint.com.
11/30: Big History and Behavioral Change toward Sustainability Dwight Collins,
Ph.D.willdiscuss the Big History learning experience as a leverage point toward our becoming a better steward of our planetary home and all life. Hosted by the Marin Community IONS Group. $10 donation requested. 6pm. San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael. 305-4250.
11/28-30: Free Massage and Healing Arts Day Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute session:
massage, sound or energy treatment and consultation. Appointment required. Explore the frontier of integrated health and mind-body wellness. Restrictions and conditions apply. See details & specials on website: DanielLappin.com/53 No cost or obligation. 10am. Free Natural Arts Wellness and Massage Center, 256 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 846-8181. 11/30: Christmas in S.F. Crystal Fair Crystals, gems, jewelry, psychics. 10am-4pm. $8. Building A, Fort Mason Center, S.F. 383- 7837. www.crystalfair.com. 11/30: Mill Valley Winterfest Expanded food, new activities and live performances ;15 foot tall snow globe photo booth; snow slide, holiday arts and crafts, games and activities, seasonal food and drinks courtesy of Piazza D’Angelo, Sweetwater Cafe, Pasta Pomodoro and Equator Coffees and Tea. Entertainment Schedule: Noon Singers Marin Kids; 12:30pm Tam High School Orchestra; 1pm Mill Valley Philharmonic ; 2pm Tam High School Woodwind Ensemble; 3pm Happy Feet Dance School; 3:15 pm Performing Arts Academy of Marin; 4:15pm Reduced Shakespeare Company; 4:30pm Momentum Vocal Ensembles; 4:45 pm Ukulele Jubilee; 5:30pm Singers Marin Holiday Sing Along; 5:45pm Tree Lighting and Mayor’s Welcome; 5:50pm Singers Marin. 11am. Free admission. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 85 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 388-9700. enjoymillvalley.com. 12/01: Belrose Holiday Tea 1-4pm Wed.-Sat. $25 per person includes a pot of fine tea, petit fours, scones, tea sandwiches and cookies. Reservations are required. The Belrose Theatre, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 902-5188. ✹
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LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Did you just get back from Broadway, Leo? Every aspect of your life is so drama right now—love, work, luck and family! Embrace your inner actor and shuffle into the spotlight—it’s not going anywhere, especially on Dec. 3. Break a leg!
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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Can’t seem to beat that cough, Taurus? Finishing off a bottle of Two Buck Chuck isn’t helping after a long day of work. Your health will be on edge come Nov. 29—try not to go overboard with endless glasses of wine during Thanksgiving. It won’t help your health or your relationships with your family.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22) What’s that smell, Cancer? It’s love—in the air! Don’t be so surprised, it was only a matter of time before the stars aimed Cupid’s arrow back your way. A revitalizing romance will take center-stage and make you forget all about your woes. Give love another chance!
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OVER 55 WITH AN EMPTY NEST? STAY OR MOVE? Please join our panel of experts for a discussion of living options in The Bay Area and beyond. Topics to include: Staying in your home, downsizing to a smaller home, and a easy to understand description of the five types of senior communities, including their costs and qualifications. There is no “one size fits all,”so come find out what works best for you or your loved ones.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) No need to WebMD it anymore, Scorpio! The answers to all of your medical questions are headed your way on Dec.1. Consider December a new era for you and your health. Unhealthy habits will stay in November and you will find yourself presented with the motivation to tackle the StairMaster and kale smoothies.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Put a ring on it, Aquarius! You’re ready to hit a relationship milestone. Whether you’d like to admit it or not, love has been in the air for some time. You and yours are way past romantic picnics in idyllic scenery. Solidify the next level of your relationship with a game of Monopoly or a trip to Costco. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) What’s love got to do with it, Pisces? Everything! Consider Dec. 2 a make-it-or-break-day day of truth and enlightenment. That obnoxious habit your partner seems to be unable to downplay will either cause you to call it quits or will transform into the most endearing quirk you can’t live without. It’s just as predictable as the roll of a dice—take a deep breath before you start out your day!
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135899 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RAKE ELECTRIC, 1221 ANDERSON DR, SUITE J, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOHN FRANK RAKE, 162 GLEN PARK AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; .The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL . Registrant expired for more than 40 days ago and is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov. 7 , 14, 21, 28 of 2014)
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The Pacific Sun, the secondoldest alternative newspaper in the nation, is seeking a part-time editorial staff member to lend his or her talents to Marin County’s foremost art/culture/lifestyle/ news publication. We’re looking for a dynamic individual with a keen knowledge of the county who can handle a variety of tasks—everything from copy editing, writing news briefs and longer features for our print and online editions to assisting in management of pacificsun.com, social networking forums, proofreading and other functions that help drive the editorial process. As the Pacific Sun celebrates its 51st year in journalism, we’re looking for a dynamic, deadline-driven individual to help us in the production of our sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, always thought-provoking award-winning publication. Applicants should have two years professional journalism experience and clips available. This is a part-time position, approximately 15 to 20 hours a week. Send a copy of your resume, cover letter and clips to spowell@pacificsun.com.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135802 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GOLDEN GATE LEARNING CENTER, 921 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: CELESTE L EZELL, 1117 SIR FRANICS DRAKE BLVD ,#6, KENTFIELD, CA 94904;WILLIAM D EZELL, 1117 SIR FRANICS DRAKE BLVD, #6, KENTFILED, CA 94904.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 October 6, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov. 7 , 14, 21, 28 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135957 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DMC PROPERTIES, 185 GREENWOOD WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: DAVID M COLLINS, 185 GREENWOOD WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.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 October 30, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov. 7 , 14, 21, 28 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135888 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE COFFEE CART, 124 BELVEDERE STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: XIMENA PAOLA RODRIGUEZ MENESES, 4 DE LUCA PLACE,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 October 20, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov. 7 , 14, 21, 28 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135979 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ZZ SMOK'N BAIL BONDS, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SUITE 200, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LYNN SIMON, 942 WILMINGTON WAY, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062.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 Nov 3, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov. 7 , 14, 21, 28 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135996 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ABRACADABRA PLUMBING ROOTER, 90 BAYO VISTA WAY, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901: PABLO BETANCOURT, 90 BAYO VISTA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL . Registrant expired for more than 40 days ago and is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 04, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135998 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BENNETT HOUSE TENANTS' ASSOCIATION, 53 TAYLOR DR #315, FAIRFAX , CA 94930: 1) CHARLES MASON, 53 TAYLOR DR #315, FAIRFAX , CA 94930; 2) MARIO D'ERAMO, 53 TAYLOR DR #125, FAIRFAX , CA 94930; 3) A.GERTRUDE LEVY, 53 TAYLOR DR #207, FAIRFAX , CA 94930.The business is
being conducted by AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 05, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136025 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MAGNOLIA GALLERY, 26 ROSS COMMON, ROSS, CA 94957:THERESA RYAN, 11A HILLSIDE DR, KENTFIELD, CA 94904.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 November 07, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135990 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BASKETBALL NINJAS, 441 VIA CASITAS, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: STEPHEN C JOHNSON, 441 VIA CASITAS, 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 November 04, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136043 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MAUNA LOA HAWAIIAN BBQ, 810 3RD ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MAUNA LOA ENTERPRISES INC, 810 3RD ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION .Registrant expired for more than 40 days ago and is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 10, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov. 21,28,Dec. 5,12 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136067 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, 2) EUROPEAN WAX CENTER OF SAN RAFAEL, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 :PSK SERVICES, INC, 15595 SUGAR PINE DR, COBB, CA 95426. 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 November 14, 2014.(Publication Dates: Nov. 21,28,Dec 5,12 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136079 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:BETH'S HAIR AND NAIL SALON, 754 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960:QUY NGUYEN, 35 PORTSMOUTH DR, NOVATO, CA . 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 November 17, 2014.(Publication Dates: Nov. 21,28,Dec 5,12 of 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304584 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 AUGUST 15,2014.Under File No: 135480.Fictitious Business name(s): GRF CONSTRUCTION, 15 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901;RAMIREZ FELIX, 15 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901, MARIADEL CARMEN CALIXTRO, 15 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on November 17, 2014.(Publication Dates: Nov.21, 28,Dec 5,12 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136084 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GRF CONSTRUCTION, 15 WEST
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CRESCENT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; RAMIREZ FELIX, 15 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 17, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov. 21,28,Dec 5,12 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136111 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BE ASSOCIATES, 234 N. SAN PEDRO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: EGAN PROPERTIES INC, 234 N. SAN PEDRO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.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 November 20, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136072 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DEAN LIPOFF PHOTOGRAPHY, 2 PALAZZI COURT, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: DEAN A LIPOFF, 2 PALAZZI COURT, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 14, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136076 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 5 STAR BAIL BONDS, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903:GLEN HUBBARD INC, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.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 November 17, 2014. (Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304583 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 OCTOBER 8,2013.Under File No: 133240.Fictitious Business name(s): 5 STAR BAIL BONDS, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: GLEN HUBBARD, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on November 17, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136097 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HEAD TO TOES SALON SPA, 13152ND ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEAD TO TOES SALON SPA, 4125 LINCOLN WAY, SAN FRANCSICO, CA 94122.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 November 19, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov.28,Dec 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136098 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RAD CONSTRUCTION, 3 VALLEJO, PT. REYES STATION, CA 94956: RONALD ALAN DUNBAR, 3 VALLEJO, PT. REYES STATION, CA 94956.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 November 19, 2014. (Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136124 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OPTIONS FOR SUCCESS,1130 MISION AVE, APT 5, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DAVID E.
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OSTERLOH, 1130 MISSION AVE, APT 5, 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 November 24, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov.28,Dec 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136131 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SALON B, 886 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BISHLAM A BULLOCK, 20 BUCKELEW ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 24, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov.28,Dec 5,12,19 of 2014)
OTHER NOTICES FORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404095. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JOSE ALEXANDER RAMOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JOSE ALEXANDER RAMOS TO JOSE ALEXANDER. 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: 12/10/2014 AT 08:30 AM, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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: OCT. 28, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov 7, 14, 21 , 28 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404180. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MONIQUE DONELDA
SANDLIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MONIQUE DONELDA SANDLIN to CLAIRUN PEHERROUS THEALWY. 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: 12/15/2014 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404177. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KRISTEN ANNE KOENIG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KRISTEN ANNE KOENIG to LILIANNA KRISTEN KOENIG. 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: 12/29/2014 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN.
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No. CIV 1404195. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LISA MICHAEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SAMUEL MICHAEL HEQWER to SAMUEL MICHAEL - HEQWER. 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: 01/05/2015 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404387. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KATJA FREDRIKSEN KALLICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KATJA FREDRIKSEN KALLICK to KATJA SIGRUN FREDRICKSEN KALLICK. 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: 12/29/2014 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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: NOV 19, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 28, Dec 5,12,19 of 2014.)
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In social situations, my boyfriend will often pretend to have read books I know he hasn’t. He doesn’t just fake it with some casual “Yeah, I read that.” He will try to say something deep and philosophical, but can end up not making much sense. He’s too smart to need to do this. Is there something I can say to persuade him to stop?—Embarrassed
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Your boyfriend’s just lucky nobody’s suspected he’s lying about what he’s read and tried to trip him up—maybe with “It’s like Heathcliff wandering the moors searching for Cathy after she was abducted by aliens!” or “What a relief when Romeo rushed Juliet to the hospital and they pumped her stomach!” Obviously, if you’re at the English department’s afternoon tea and you don’t know your Homer from your Homer Simpson, there’s a problem. But, the truth is, not every intelligent person is well-read. People show their intelligence in how they solve the problems life throws them. And actually, as psychologist Carol Dweck observes in Why Smart People Can Be So Stupid, the people most likely to squander the intelligence they have are those who measure their self-worth through their intellectual performance—“[caring] so much about looking smart that they act dumb.” Dweck finds in her research that this thinking comes out of a “fixed mindset”—the self-improvement-stunting belief that intelligence and ability are set and not changeable, rather than what seems to be the case: that you can work to improve yourself (the “growth mindset”). With the growth mindset, you’re motivated to learn and grow, and failure is just a sign that you need to keep trying. For fixed-mindset people, success is about proving they’re already smart and talented, and the need to work to accomplish things is a sign of being dumb. Fixed-mindsetters actually have a dislike for hard work, which Dweck says makes sense, because if you think effort is for idiots, what else is there to do but avoid it? Sure, your boyfriend could simply be lazy—wanting to look smart but thinking he’d take a shortcut getting there. But chances are, there’s more to it than that. Build him up—tell him you respect his mind, and then tell him you can’t bear to see him faking it. Explain Dweck’s thinking, and lay out her advice (from her most recent book, Mindset) for escaping the fixed mindset: First, listen for the fixed-mindset voice, and talk back to it with the growth mindset voice: “Hey, Self ... you succeed by working to learn, not pretending you’ve got the Library of Alexandria in your baseball hat!” Next, take growthmindset action: Risk admitting that you haven’t read something, and note how people shrug or maybe respect your honesty; they don’t get up on furniture and pelt you with old fruit. Finally, get reading—perhaps with a 15- to 20-page nightly quota—and enjoy the reward: having something meaningful to say instead of having to get by on a guess that The Catcher in the Rye is the coming-of-age story of a food inspector at a bread factory.
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About once a month, one of my boyfriend’s two exes will write him a pretty substantive email, and he’ll write one back. Though he’s open about these emails (and I’ve seen that they aren’t romantic), I’m not comfortable with his remaining a big presence in their lives. How can I get him to stop?—Anxious
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There’s a certain kind of woman who can get away with giving a man a list of “undesirables” he cannot associate with—a woman whose job also involves knocking on his door at random to make him pee in a cup. Assuming your relationship is more boyfriend/girlfriend than parolee/officer of the court, you don’t get to give another adult orders. The jealousy that compels you to want to is an evolved impulse—an internal alarm to help us protect ourselves from being cheated on. However, it’s sometimes a false alarm, triggered by insecurity. Chances are, that’s what has you referring to a once-a-month email as a “big presence” and failing to parse the difference between “I found them in bed together” and “I found them in Gmail together.” (Ooh, Fifty Shades of Paragraphs. Has her cat thrown up again yet?) If your boyfriend has given you no reason to believe he’s violated anything more than the rules of grammar, you should probably focus on bolstering how you feel about you instead of how he’s failed to become the sworn enemy of his exes. In fact, you might even see it as a sign of good character that his relationships lead to friendships instead of flames—as in, his ex-girlfriends roasting marshmallows over the dying embers of his Xbox and Hugo Boss suits on the hood of his BMW. Y
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