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Rhapsodies After the Storm Snapshots of Hurricane Sandy in Far Rockaway BY JONAH RASKIN

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went to New York last weekend to perform a wedding ceremony, and while I was there I figured I might as well go to one of the areas hardest hit by hurricane Sandy, the Far Rockaways. I’d been there in the summer, and I have a dear friend who lives there. When he went there to work, I went with him. We drove into the war zone from Manhattan, traffic snarled, troops wearing the colors of camouflage, an army of dump trucks, New York police directing drivers around mounds of refuse, gnarled fences, dead electrical wires down in the street, a sense of suspense hanging overhead. At least the old sun warmed the polyglot neighbors sharing food and hope. The disaster brought out the saints, the criminals and city bureaucrats imposing rules on ornery citizens perched on the edge of the city working with volunteers to redeem their homes. Here are some of the images in my head: the rosebush blighted in my friend Paul’s front yard, the garden soil sogged with oil and salt from the sea, the sound of a solitary bird singing in a bare tree, the air filled with the stench of garbage, a stray cat walking along the top of a sagging brick wall. In the gutted basement, drywall removed, Paul salvaged family heirlooms: his great grandfather’s record of military service in the Spanish American War and the water-soaked score for “Melodic Rag” in Eubie Blake’s own hand, and I wondered what rag Blake might play for the ravaged Far Rockaways on this Sunday. We ambled along the mud-covered street to the sea, past the wrecked cars ready for the junkyard, past desolate houses, nearly everything broken that was built by humans. Past tattered American flags fluttering in the breeze, past two women wearing face masks against the stench and contamination, and on a wall these words handwritten: “We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken.” I took nothing away with me, but it was a part of me now, inside forever. Jonah Raskin grew up on Long Island, N.Y. He lives in Santa Rosa. Open Mic is a weekly op/ed feature in the Bohemian. We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.

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You made an excellent decision when you chose to shine a Boho Award spotlight on Josh Windmiller of North Bay Hootenanny (“Honoring the Arts,” Nov. 7). For years, Josh has unflaggingly nurtured the folk-Americana community in Sonoma County, creating a vibrant scene where new artists can matriculate from open mics to headline slots at the Mystic Theatre and into radio airplay.

Local food systems all over the United States face challenges and threats. Organic farmers in Sonoma County have to compete with commercial superstores, economic incentives that favor big business and consumers who are misinformed on what is local and good for the environment. This means there’s a constant price difference between commercial produce and local organic produce.

Not only is Josh a tireless booster of great local music and roots culture, but he is an abundantly productive artist in his own right. He is the creative force behind the Crux, who in 2012 released a full-length CD, played dozens of gigs large and small—including a tour of the Northwest—and were voted Best Americana Band by readers of this august journal. Lastly, I was privileged to work closely with Josh on This Train: A Woody Guthrie 100th Birthday Jubilee, which attracted thousands of folks to Railroad Square this summer to take in headliner Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and a dozen local artists. I’ve worked with a lot of people over the years on a lot of big projects, but working with Josh was a rare pleasure and privilege. His commitment to the music and the experience is uncompromising; his drive, determination, and sheer hard work are a marvel to behold, and still, somehow, he remains unfailingly thoughtful, upbeat and kind. Simply put, Josh is a treasure, and we’re lucky to have him. Thanks for giving him his due in your pages.

DALE GEIST Kenwood

Thanks for writing, Dale! While we’re on the subject, now’s a good time to mention that the photo of Josh in last week’s paper was shot by Brian Howlett.—The Ed.

Local farms aren’t getting any help from the government and have to deal with small business taxes that make their business just that much harder to keep afloat. Shoppers are tricked by milliondollar ad campaigns into buying food at the “local” Walmart, drawing business away from the local economy. But people here in Sonoma County are starting to get the picture. They are appreciating and purchasing more local grass-fed beef and dairy. Local restaurants create seasonal menus that correspond with the local harvests so they can buy from organic farms yearround, and some restaurants even have their own farms! Not to mention the growing sizes of farmers markets. According to Michael Shuman’s paper “The Competitiveness of Local Living Economies,” “Local ownership in business pumps up the multiplier effect of every local dollar spent, which increases local income, wealth, jobs, taxes, charitable contributions, economic development, tourism, and entrepreneurship.” Every time we spend that extra dollar to buy something grown or raised local, we are boosting our economy and our own health. Keep it up, Sonoma County!

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One Brave Senator Although many will recall his George McGovern’s 1972 loss to Richard Nixon and his subsequent leadership in getting us out of Vietnam, his truly lasting legacy will

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Now, after 35 years of studies linking meat consumption with elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and other killer diseases, the MyPlate icon, representing the USDA’s current dietary guidelines for Americans, recommends vegetables, fruits and grains, but never mentions meat and shunts dairy off to one side. It all started with one brave senator from South Dakota.

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Hayden’s World Fifty years ago, Students for a Democratic Society released the Port Huron Statement. As one of the first American student activist movements of the ’60s, the group’s manifesto declared racism and Cold War alienation to be the two biggest issues facing Americans and humanity. Tom Hayden, later known as Mr. Jane Fonda in some circles, was the manifesto’s main author. The former California state legislator continues to work as both a chronicler and participant in activist movements. Hayden speaks on “Participatory Democracy: From Port Huron and Occupy Wall Street—What’s Next?” in an event sponsored by the Praxis Peace Institute and the Dominican green MBA program on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Dominican University. 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 7:30pm. $20. 707.939.2973.

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s towns across Sonoma County consider breaking with PG&E and forming Sonoma Clean Power, the energy sources that would light and warm local homes—as well as the company that would supply them—are still unknown. Last year, Sonoma County’s water agency began studying the

feasibility of creating a Community Choice Aggregation, or CCA, in which local governments would buy power from a supplier of their choice and sell it to residents in their jurisdiction. Since AB 117 was passed in 2002, Marin and recently San Francisco have formed CCAs, using PG&E’s lines while purchasing energy elsewhere. Consumers living in the area Marin Clean Energy supplies are given the chance to opt out and

stay with PG&E, and San Francisco is planning a similar policy for its fledgling organization. But although the two CCAs supply an energy mix generated partly from renewable sources to their customers, both have faced scrutiny for trading one gas and electric giant with a dubious environmental record for another: Shell. Marin Clean Energy signed a five-year contract with Shell Energy North America in February of 2010, and San ) 10

As the leader of the Free Speech movement at U.C. Berkeley, Mario Savio left an indelible mark on the school’s history of activism. “There’s a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can’t take part,” spoke Savio on the steps of Sproul Hall in 1964. “And you’ve got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels . . . upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you’ve got to make it stop!” Savio spent the last years of his life teaching at Sonoma State University, and recently, donors funded the establishment of the Mario Savio Speakers’ Corner on the northwest corner of Stevenson Quad at SSU. A dedication honoring the free speech leader’s life takes place on Thursday, Nov. 15, in Stevenson Quad at SSU. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Noon. Free.—Leilani Clark

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financially to even get to that 2030 date, he points out. Sonoma’s power agency would likely require each household to pay between $4 and $10 more each month over the next 20 years, according to the water agency’s feasibility study (though Paul Fenn, who wrote the 2002 law permitting CCAs, believes a zerorate increase is possible). There’s a risk that if too many people opt out of the CCA, it will have to sell its excess power and take a loss, the study concludes. Part of the financial picture will include the company chosen to supply Sonoma Clean Power’s energy, and if it comes up with a competitive price, that company could be Shell, according to Stillman. “What is going to be palatable for the consumer, that’s going to be a big concern for us,” he says. Nine potential suppliers, including Consolidated Edison, Calpine and Goldman-Sachs, have been interviewed by the agency, Stillman wrote in an email, adding that the agency has yet to receive formal proposals and supplier price ranges. According to Charles Sheehan, communications spokesperson for CleanPowerSF, the new agency ended up choosing Shell partly because of its green portfolio, which includes state-certified renewable energy generated from solar panels and wind turbines, and partly because “it’s a credit-worthy institution. They could make credit assurances to the city so it wouldn’t be put at financial risk.” “The less we can rely on long-term contracts, the better,” says Heaver, speaking about a potential liaison with the same oil company. “But right now it’s all about the numbers.” However Sonoma County’s CCA could bridge the gap between PG&E and locally sourced power, Heaver feels confident that it will happen. While he says there haven’t been any guarantees yet that geysers, wind and solar will be the future of Sonoma’s CCA, he says the job creation that could come with building plants and turbines is important to the steering committee and the Sonoma County Water Agency’s board. “We have an entity that is very concerned about local power,” he says.

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t’s commonplace for cause-related groups to issue talking points before Thanksgiving, so when people confront their backwards-thinking Uncle Bill or uninformed Aunt Jennifer over dinner, they can have pertinent facts at hand with which to pitch their cause.

I typically advise against political discussions with relatives who don’t share your values; best to keep the peace in families. However, I make a small exception this year on behalf of a nonpartisan issue: the defeat of Proposition 37 via a huge corporate misinformation campaign. Proposition 37 sought to require labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. In the effort to give citizens the right to know what is in their food, those advocating on behalf of the populace raised $9.2 million (full disclosure: I helped others raise some of that money) and many spent uncounted hours volunteering. Those threatened by Proposition 37 didn’t need to go out and raise the money—they simply wrote checks

totaling $46 million and bought a lot of television time. Monsanto handed over $8 million to block our right to know. Dupont, Dow, Pepsi, Coke and Kraft all gave $2 million or more each. The list was exclusively corporate donations. The Grocery Manufacturers Association gave over $2 million; their members include ConAgra, Coca Cola, Starbucks, Target and hundreds of manufacturers. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) also includes the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, so when you talk to your relatives about how important it is to know what’s in your food, let them know that the misinformation commercials were paid for in part by a prison system several states away. To the other relatives, mention that on the GMA membership roll is a North Bay business called the Perfect Puree of Napa Valley. Locally based food companies that do not belong to the GMA supported Proposition 37, including Amy’s Kitchen, located in Petaluma. Donors supporting the right-to-know campaign included individuals—thank you Kent Whealy ($1 million), Ali Partovi ($289,000) and Mark Squire ($258,000). Donors also included Dr. Bronner’s and Lundberg Farms. Most funding that supported our right to know came from California; most funding to defeat it came from out of state. Help your relatives understand that to follow the money is to discover the motives for a campaign. It is naive to think that fair information is going to come from the corporation whose engineered foods would have to be labeled. Corporations profiting from GE ingredients did not want you to vote for Proposition 37. But it’s not over. You can sign the Right-toKnow petition to the FDA seeking a federal labeling law. Go to justlabelit.org, and take a stand for the will of the people over giant corporate money.

’SHROOM UNION Phil Lesh helps chef Chris Fernandez with musroom prep in Terrapin’s kitchen.

Back in Terrapin Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads more than just a Deadhead’s paradise BY JESSICA DUR TAYLOR

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he Grateful Dead were always more than just a band. Together with their fans, they created a lifestyle, a philosophy and, mostly, a community. So it only makes sense that Terrapin Crossroads, the new restaurant owned by bassist Phil Lesh and his wife, Jill, is much more than a place to assuage your hunger.

On a sizable chunk of land jutting placidly onto the San

Rafael Canal, Terrapin Crossroads encompasses a music venue, bar/ taproom, outdoor patio, dining room, huge kitchen, upstairs living room, family room and even a private marina for those customers who prefer to sail in. No wonder the folks who work there refer to it as “the campus.” It happens to be Day of the Dead when I visit the campus, which is not far from the Grateful Dead’s longtime recording studio where albums like Shakedown Street and Built to Last were produced. Though the building (formerly the Seafood Peddler) echoes with the

memory of a much earlier time, the mood is celebratory, both an homage to and promise of life lived large. The Grate Room, which is being acoustically remastered and upgraded into what director of operations Brian Reccow calls “a world-class music venue,” will reopen on Nov. 29 with a show featuring (who else?) Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Jackie Greene. “It was good before,” Reccow tells me, eyes shining, “but now it’ll be phenomenal.” Like the Dead, Terrapin Crossroads appeals to a multi-

generational crowd. A carpeted dining nook aptly called “the family room” has leather couches and a shelf of toys and games to keep the kiddies entertained. After all, this is the kind of place where you linger, whether on a tall black barstool listening to the free Sunday brunch band in the shade of the soon-to-be-tented patio, or tucked into a cozy booth in the dining room with its wellworn baby grand, fireplace and porthole-style windows. Covering the reclaimed-wood walls are framed photos of Phil and his friends—Jerry before the beard, Dylan before he found Jesus. Truly upscale is the second floor living room, whose color palette is all muted blues, grays and creams with bright splashes of pink and orange. Diners can enjoy livestreamed shows on a flat-screen TV from the often sold-out Grate Room or peruse the bookshelf’s eclectic collection of hardcovers on everything from the Sistine Chapel to Chez Panisse. At the culinary helm is chef Chris Fernandez, formerly the executive chef at Sausalito’s Poggio, recognized in 2004 by Esquire magazine as one of the best new restaurants in the country. Fernandez takes pride in what he describes as “hyperseasonal and local gastro-pub food that is accessible to lots of different people.” In the drying rack of his kitchen, slices of bright orange persimmons await their fate on the cheese plate. The cuisine is as vast and varied as the Grateful Dead’s discography. A charcuterie platter ($14) and rib-eye steak ($28) share the menu with a grilled cheese sandwich ($12) and mushroom risotto ($17). There are also woodfired pizzas ($11–$14), a fun-to-read cocktail menu (Satan’s Whiskers, anyone?), and plenty of local beer and wine. This is a place designed to make people happy. As Reccow says, “Terrapin Crossroads is Phil’s opportunity to give back to a community that has embraced him for so many years.” Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

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Our selective list of North Bay restaurants is subject to menu, pricing and schedule changes. Call first for confirmation. Restaurants in these listings appear on a rotating basis. For expanded listings, visit www.bohemian.com. COST: $ = Under $12; $$ = $13-$20; $$$ = $21-$26; $$$$ = Over $27

Rating indicates the low to average cost of a full dinner for one person, exclusive of desserts, beverages and tip.

S O N O MA CO U N T Y Cape Cod Fish & Chips Fish and chips. $. A dingy hole in the wall–just like a real chippy! This popular lunch spot offers perfectly cooked fish and chips to eat in or take out. Open daily. 548 E Cotati Ave, Cotati. 707.792.0982.

Della Santini’s Italian. $$. Casual chic, family-run combination trattoria/ rosticceria/pasticceria featuring traditional Tuscan fare and emphasizing spitroasted meats and housemade pastries. Lunch and dinner, daily. 133 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.0576.

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The Restaurant at Sonoma Mission Inn California cuisine. $$$. In this world-class spa setting sample Sonoma County-inspired dishes or an elegant traditional brunch. Dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 18140 Sonoma Hwy, Boyes Hot Springs. 707.939.2415.

Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar Pizza. $-$$. Friendly, plentiful staff at outstanding and creative pizzeria. Excellent and affordable wine list. Creekside Center, 53 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.544.3221.

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cuisine. $$. All vegetarianfriendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 128 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.2822.

modern Asian menu with emphasis on sushi–sashimi, nigiri and specialty rolls–made from local ingredients. Ask for the omakase. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat. 19161 Hwy 12, Sonoma. 707.933.9331.

Hallie’s Diner American and more. $-$$. Classic diner food with a gourmet touch, plus Latin American items and homemade pizzas. Great for breakfast. Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Mon. 125 Keller St, Petaluma. 707.773.1143. Jennie Low’s Chinese. $-$$. Light, healthy, and tasty Cantonese, Mandarin, Hunan, and Szechuan home-style cooking. Great selection, including vegetarian fare, seafood, and noodles. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. Two locations: 140 Second St, Ste 120, Petaluma. 707.762.6888. Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, Rowland Ave, Novato. 415.892.8838.

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toppings eclectic. Delivery. Lunch and dinner daily. 1800 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.FAST. 560 Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol. 707.823.7492.

LaSalette Portuguese. $$-$$$. Authentic rustic dishes include classic lusty Portuguese stews and seafood. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 452-H First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.1927.

Mombo’s Pizza Pizza. $. The crust is thin and the

Sunflower Caffe Cafe. $-$$. Excellent, satisfying food served cafeteria-style. Breakfast and lunch daily. 421 First St, Sonoma. 707.996.6645.

Thai Taste Restaurant Thai. $-$$. Lovely ambiance and daily specials showcase authentic Thai flavors. A hidden gem in Santa Rosa’s Montecito neighborhood. Lunch and dinner daily. 170 Farmers Lane #8, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3888.

Toyo Japanese Grill Japanese. $$$. Well-crafted traditional Japanese with some modern extras like deep-fried mashed potato croquettes with mayo. Lunch and dinner daily. 3082 Marlow Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.8871.

Willi’s Wine Bar Small plates/wine bar. $$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list. A terrific place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center.

4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

MARIN CO U N T Y Buckeye Roadhouse American. $$-$$$. A Marin County institution. Delightful food, friendly and seamless service, and a convivial atmosphere. Try one of the many exotic cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.331.2600.

Easy Street Cafe American. $. Take a gander at the extensive list of Easy Street specials and get a spot by the window to watch Red Hill shoppers wander by. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.453.1984.

Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. Lunch and dinner daily. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700. M&G’s Burgers & Beverages American. $. The ultimate in American cuisine. Crispy fries, good burgers and friendly locals chowing down. Lunch and dinner daily. 2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.454.0655.

Piatti Italian. $$-$$$.Rustic, seasonal, Italian food. Kidfriendly. Lunch and dinner daily. 625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.380.2525. Poggio Italian. $$-$$$. Truly transportive food, gives authentic flavor of the Old World. The cheaper way to travel Europe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.7771.

Salito’s Crab House Seafood . $$$. Waterfront setting with extensive marine menu plus steak and other American staples. Lunch and dinner daily. 1200 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito. 415.331.3226.

Small Shed Flatbreads Pizza. $$. Slow Food-informed Marin Organics devotee with a cozy, relaxed family atmosphere and no BS approach to great food served simply for a fair price. 17 Madrona Ave, Mill Valley. Open for lunch and dinner daily. 415.383.4200.

N A PA CO U N TY Boonfly Cafe California cuisine. $-$$. Extraordinary food in an extraordinary setting. Perfect pasta and mussels. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 4080 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.299.4900.

C.C. Blue Japanese. $$-$$$. Eat Godzilla maki and hamachi carpaccio in aquarium-chic environs. Hearty portions. Dinner TuesSun; late-night dining, ThursSat. 1148 Main St, St Helena. 707.967.9100.

Cole’s Chop House American steakhouse. $$$$$. Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like dryaged porterhouse steak and Black Angus filet mignon. Wash down the red meat with a “nostalgia� cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa. 707.224.6328.

Gilwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1320 Napa Town Center, Napa. 707.253.0409. 1313 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.1788.

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $. Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.

La Toque Restaurant French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.

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Yet Wah Chinese. $$. Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch. Lunch and dinner daily. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.

Brazilians are sexy bunch, there’s no arguing that fact. Could it be their diet of mostly lean meat and bread made with lowcarb tapioca flour? Brazilian cheese bread is a delicious and healthy snack, breakfast or side dish, and there’s at least one company bringing it to the masses in Sonoma County. The Cosmic Cookie Jar specializes in gluten-free baked goods, one of which happens to be pao de queijo (pronounced “pow dah kay-zhoo�). Literally translated as “bread of cheese� from Portuguese, it’s made from oil, water, milk (or soy milk), salt, tapioca flour, garlic, Parmesan cheese and eggs. The dough turns out like cottage cheese but bakes up into light, spongy, rich bread balls that explode with flavor without feeling too heavy. The bakery has other flavors, like pesto, hot pepper, gorgonzola, curry and sundried tomato. “I’m not sure that anyone mixes in the flavors the way that we do,� says Olga Jones, who makes up half of the Cosmic Cookie Jar team with husband, Craig. In Brazil, they’re sometimes stuffed with Catupiry (a brand of cream cheese), guava paste or dulce de leche, all but negating their healthy aspects. If America is going to catch on to these tasty balls, cream cheese and dulce de leche can only help. Cosmic Cookie Jar can be found at farmers markets around Sonoma County and online at www.thecosmiccookiejar.com. —Nicolas Grizzle

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Homemade New England Style Clam Chowder or Butter Letttuce Salad with fresh apple, dinner daily. 1437 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.6868.

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $. Run by a former Tra Vigne and Lark Creek Inn alum, the pizza is simple and thin, and ranks as some of the best in the North Bay. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 1260 Main St (at Clinton), Napa. 707.255.5552.

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Red Rock Cafe & Backdoor BBQ American.

Californian. $$. Ultracasual setting and laid-back service belies the delicious kitchen magic within; chilaquiles are legendary. Breakfast, lunch and

$-$$. Cafe specializing in barbecue and classic diner fare. Messy, delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 1010 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.226.2633.

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Redd California cuisine. $$$$$. Rich dishes balanced by subtle flavors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 6480 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2222.

Zuzu Spanish tapas. $$. Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas. Bite-sized Spanish and Latin American specialties include sizzling prawns, Spanish tortilla, and Brazilian style steamed mussels. Lunch, MonFri; dinner daily. 829 Main St, Napa. 707.224.8555.

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Most reviews by James Knight. Note: Those listings marked ‘WC’ denote wineries with caves. These wineries are usually only open to the public by appointment. Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

S O N OM A CO U N T Y Bohème Wines Earthy, balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from an enterprising young winemaker who’s found a home in this redoubt in the redwoods. Also try the Bodega Rancho coolclimate Syrah. 3625 Main St., Occidental. Friday, 3pm to 6pm, Saturday–Sunday, noon to 5pm, or by appointment. No fee. 707.874.3218.

Frick Winery Tailwagging hospitality team greets visitors at this rustic little bodega that’s anything if not picturesque. Proprietorrun winery specializes in lively Rhône-style blends and varietally bottled Syrah, Viognier; rare Counoise is a special treat. Honest, handmade wines with a sense of place. 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville. Open Saturday– Sunday, noon–4:30pm. Tasting complimentary with purchase. 707.857.1980. Jordan Vineyard & Winery John Jordan purged the “velvet rope mentality” and opened the winery to the public for the first time in 40 years. Favored by restaurants nationwide, Cab and Chardonnay are served in a sumptuous sit-down tasting. 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. Tour and tasting, Monday–Saturday, Sundays through October. $20–$30. 800.654.1213.

Stryker Sonoma Vineyards Off-thebeaten-path winery features beautiful views and spectacular wine, the best of which are the reds. 5110 Hwy. 128, Geyserville. Open daily, 10:30am–5pm. 707.433.1944.

mainly powerful Zinfandels and other reds. At Kokomo Winery, it’s about the reds. Also look for Mietz Cellars, Lago di Merlo and Collier Falls. 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Tasting rooms generally open daily from around 10:30am to 4:30pm. 707.433.0100. Peterson Winery is open weekends only. 707.431.7568.

VML Winery Acronym of Virginia Marie Lambrix, who practices organic and biodynamic winegrowing— the artist who created VML’s wacky new labels said, “Ah, so you’re a witch!” Bewitching Russian River Valley Chard and Pinot, to be sure. 4035 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am– 5pm. $10 fee. 707.431.4404.

N A PA CO U N TY Del Dotto Vineyards (WC) Caves lined with Italian marble and ancient tiles, not to mention Venetian chandeliers and mosaic marble floors. They host candle-lit tastings, replete with cheese and chocolate, Friday–Sunday. Opera resonates until 4pm; rock rules after 4pm. 1055 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.963.2134.

Madonna Estate Millennial contingent of multigenerational family winery, once known as Mount St. John, finds success running it old-school: touristy, oldfashioned, and wildly popular. Refreshing Gewürztraminer for summer picnics. 5400 Old Sonoma Road, Napa. Daily 10am to 5pm; $5–$10. 707.255.8864.

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Formerly of Lytton Springs Road, Peterson Winery has relocated to Timber Crest, where they pour on weekends right at the cellar door. Also on hand is Papapietro-Perry and the six Family Wineries of Dry Creek. Dashe Cellars crafts

heart of downtown Napa, a low-budget “cellar” where wines are shelved, with clever economy, in stacks of wood pallets; vibes are laid-back and real. Carneros Chardonnay and fruity but firm and focused Cab and Merlot from Suisin Valley,

Napa’s much less popular stepsister to the east. 974 Franklin St., Napa. Open daily, noon–5:30pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.257.7477.

Stony Hill Vineyard In the 1940s, advisers from UC Davis told them, “Under no circumstances plant Chardonnay.” So they planted Chardonnay. Intimate tastings in the flagstone-studded, Eisenhower-era McCrea living room; Chardonnay and White Riesling are legends. 3331 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. By appointment, Monday through Friday, weekends when available. $25. 707.963.2636.

Truchard Vineyards (WC) No matter how attentive you are to the directions, no matter how much you study the quaint, hand-drawn map found online, no matter how vigilantly you watch the street addresses numerically climb along Old Sonoma Road, you will inevitably miss Truchard Vineyards. What follows is a three-point turn on a blind, two-lane road, with a single thought in your head: “This wine had better be worth the insurance deductible.” But with Cabernet this good, it is. 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.253.7153.

Uncorked at Oxbow Across from the Public Market, this remodeled house in Napa’s historic “Little Italy” is a casual and unaffected joint. Ahnfeldt and Carducci wines include estate Merlot, Syrah, Cab, vinted by Paul Hobbs. Don’t ask about the horse. 605 First St., Napa. Open daily, noon–8pm; winter hours vary. Tasting fee, $10–$20. 707.927.5864.

The Wine Garage Defunct filling station with a mandate: No wines over $25. Well chosen from Napa Valley and beyond, plus half-gallon house jugs for $29.99. 1020-C Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. Monday–Saturday 11am–6:30pm; Sunday to 4:30pm. Tasting fee $5–$10. 707.942.5332.

Ring in the holidays the Trentadue way! Saturday, November 24, 2012, 2:00–7:00 CAROLS ~ WREATHS FOR SALE ~ ROSSO’S PIZZA TRUCK ~ FACE PAINTING CHRISTMAS MOVIES ~ PICTURES WITH SANTA ~ HOT CHOCOLATE BAR AND MORE! Souvenir Glass includes: 3 tastings, logo wine glass & a treat! $15 online / $20 at the door / kids are free / purchase glass online at www.trentadue.com A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Healdsburg Food Pantry 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville 707.433.3294 / 707.433.3293

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Roasted Parsnip & Yam Salad frisée, pomegranate, goat cheese, walnut dressing

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t 97 years young, Corrick’s is the last place one would expect to go changing things up. That’s what shoppers treasure about the place. For generations of Santa Rosans, Corrick’s has been the go-to destination for graduation fountain pens, wedding invitations, real cards that one sends with a stamp, the odd 25-cent manila envelope. The value of the friendly, need I say hometown service, amounts to much more than nostalgic whimsy. So the recent inclusion of a winetasting room was a real eyebrow-raiser. Really? How much convincing did it take to open their aisles of fine china and crystal to the world of winetasting yahoos? None at all, beams co-owner Keven Brown. He says he couldn’t be happier. Brown always thought that Corrick’s matched the selection of wine paraphernalia seen in better tasting rooms; they just didn’t have the wine. So he sent the china and silverware on a hike across the floor, and enlisted Ken and Melissa Moholt-Siebert to open their first tasting room. Their product, Brown says, is a nice fit with the arts and crafts that he features from local artisans like Nichibei Potters, represented in galleries nationwide. Also represented nationwide, Ancient Oak ramped up to 8,000 cases in just six years. Ken’s grandfather planted Pinot Noir at the home ranch on Old Redwood Highway 18 years ago. “This is more than a hobby for us,” says Melissa, who formerly worked in neuroscience in Portland, Oregon, although Ken hops off the tractor now and then to pick up his architecture career. Until now, it was near impossible to open a tasting room in Santa Rosa’s downtown, while its visitors center found that nearly half of visitors were looking for local winetasting opportunities. City council wised up. The code was amended to state that tasting rooms are allowed “by right,” which basically means less red tape, more red wine. Ancient Oak’s 2009 Siebert Ranch Pinot Noir ($35) has a savory, marjoram aroma, fine tannin and cherry fruit. No doubt, as Melissa says, it’s a great foil with lamb (their estate vineyard is maintained with a resident flock of Corriedales). But the 2010 Russian River Valley, Pagnano Vineyard Zinfandel ($32) is the jewel here, packed with luscious boysenberry fruit. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($32) hails from an Alexander Valley vineyard developed by the late architect John Carl Warnecke. With chocolate cordial aromas and soft tannins, here’s a Cab to enjoy now. Or decant in one of Corrick’s fine selection of crystal displayed just outside the “no wine beyond this point” sign. Step carefully. Ancient Oak Cellars, 637 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. Open Monday– Saturday, 11am–5pm. $10 tasting fee. 707.536.1546.

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Time of the Season Our selective guide to the North Bay arts, from Thanksgiving to Christmas COMPILED BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE

CALLIN’ OUT Bootsy Collins

summons the spirit at the Uptown Theatre on Dec. 21.

Swans aSwimming: Events Jewish Film Festival The Jewish Community Center presents a season to remember in this 17th annual festival. Films include Hava Nagila, Reuniting the Rubins and A.K.A. Doc Pomus. Runs though Dec. 4 at Rialto Cinemas. 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $10–$15. 707.528.4222.

Outdoor Ice Skating Dig out your ice skates for the opening of Napa’s full-scale outdoor skating rink. Open through Jan. 13. Second and Coombs streets, Napa. $12. 707.227.7141.

Napa Wine Train Thanksgiving

Heart of Sonoma Valley Open House

Take in the beauty of Napa Valley on a real-live train while enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving feast just like the one grandma made. Nov. 22, 4– 8:30pm. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. $119–$149. 800.427.4124.

The 29th annual open house this year showcases 27 Sonoma Valley wineries, including Valley of the Moon Winery, Ledson and Imagery Estate, among many others. Friday–Saturday, Nov. 23–24, 11am–4pm. $45 per person both days; $10 designated driver tickets. www.heartofsonomavalley.com.

Festival of Lights Yountville is gloriously illuminated for this 23rd annual fest, featuring gourmet food and wine, a visit from Santa and carriage rides for an afternoon of holiday fun. Nov. 23, 2–6pm. Downtown Yountville, Washington Street. Free. 707.944.0904.

Napa Christmas Parade Bundle up and enjoy evening parade of lighted holiday floats, then follow Santa to Oxbow Public Market for free hot chocolate and cookies. Nov. 24 at 5pm. First Street at Franklin Street, downtown Napa. Free. 707.257.0322.

Festival of Lights Winetasting celebration with carols, wreaths, pizza by Rosso, movies, Santa and more. Nov. 24 at Trentadue Winery, 19170 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 2–7pm. $15–$20. 707.433.3294.

Napa B&B Tour & Taste Event The bed and breakfasts of Napa invite you inside to savor select wines and tasty treats. Transportation and entertainment included. Dec. 1, 3–7pm. $65. See www.napaholidaytour.com.

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Lighted Tractor Parade This small-town event features a lineup of vintage tractors, trucks and other fun vehicles all sparkled up for the holidays. Santa makes an appearance. Dec. 1, 7–8pm. Downtown Calistoga. Free. 707.942.6333.

Luther Burbank Open House Step into Luther Burbank’s former home and extraordinary gardens with a two-day open house. Kids can enjoy holiday crafts, cookies and spiced tea, period costumes, free trolley rides and the crackling wit of Daniel Flock. Dec. 1–2, 10am–4pm. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, Santa Rosa and Sonoma avenues, Santa Rosa. $2. Ages 12 and older. 707.524.5445.

ICB Open Studios The ICB Artists Association presents works of over 80 artists in the 44th annual Winter Open Studios, “Walk in an Artist’s Shoes.” Painting, fiber arts, sculpture, digital arts, photography, printmaking, fashion, jewelry and more are on display in the huge, iconic barrelroofed structure on the Sausalito waterfront. Dec. 1–2, 11am–6pm. 480 Gate Five Road, Sausalito. 415.331.2222.

Hanukkah Hootenanny Judd’s Hill Winery presents the seventh annual Hanukkah Hootenanny, featuring an “extravagant latke bar” and traditional jelly doughnuts. Dec. 4, noon–3pm. 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa. $40. 707.255.2332.

Windsor Holiday Celebration Downtown Windsor buzzes with holiday cheer as folks enjoy train rides ($1), carriage rides ($1) and photos with Santa ($10), who is joined by Mrs. Claus when the tree is lit and the snow machines fire up on the town green. Dec. 6, 5–8pm. Town Green, Windsor. Free. 707.838.1260.

Light Up a Life St. Joseph’s hospices honor lives lost with annual candle- and treelighting ceremonies. Petaluma’s takes place on Dec. 7 at Center Park (the strip of trees outside the Mystic Theatre on Petaluma Boulevard South); Santa Rosa tree-lighting events are on Dec. 8 in Railroad Square; Oakmont’s is on Dec. 9 at Star of the Valley Church. A light can be dedicated to a loved one with a $10 donation. Events are free. 707.778.6242.

Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade A dazzling parade of sparkling boats shine on the Petaluma River to ring in the season. Dec. 8 at 6:30pm. Petaluma River Turning Basin, Petaluma. Free. 707.769.0429.

Napa Holiday Candlelight Tour This year’s tour will showcase buildings designed by “Napa’s architect” Luther Turton, opening both residences and businesses to attendees in order to show the wide range of architectural styles. Dec. 8, 3–7pm. 1219 First St., Napa. $35–$40. 707.255.1836.

Partridge in a Pear Tree: Shopping Holiday Make-In

MISHUMAA SABA E. W. Wainwright leads a jazz celebration of Kwanzaa for kids on Dec. 26 at the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair Find unique, quality gifts at 41st incarnation of this shopping extravaganza. Talented artists provide jewelry, pottery, clothing and more for a fun day of seasonal shopping. Nov. 30, 4pm; Dec. 1, 10am–6pm; Dec. 2, 10am–5pm. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt. Reyes Station. Free. 415.663.1075.

Sonoma Valley Craft Fair

Multiple DIY art-making stations are hosted by local artists, featuring a wide range of favorite handmade holiday projects to involve the whole family. Nov. 17, 11am–4pm. $15. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939.7862.

The Christmas Market includes more than 25 different vendors in addition to church-sponsored food, craft and gift-wrapping. Dec. 1, 10am–4pm. Free. Faith Lutheran Church, 19355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. 707.996.7365.

Healdsburg Holiday Party

Muir Beach Quilters Holiday Arts Fair

Healdsburg’s downtown merchants open their shops and welcome everyone to indulge in food and wine while shopping for the perfect holiday gift. Nov. 23, 4–9pm. Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg. Free. 707.433.6935.

Rohnert Park Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire The recreation department celebrates its 33rd year of handmade holiday arts and crafts. Nov. 23–24, 10am–4pm. Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. Free. 707.588.3456.

Proceeds benefit the Muir Beach Quilters, who donate funds to many organizations that help those in need. Free shuttle from Muir Beach parking lot. Dec. 1–2. Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 10am–4pm. Muir Beach Community Center, 19 Seascape Drive, Muir Beach. Free. 415.383.6762.

A Dickens of a Holiday Crafts Faire Over 70 booths of handcrafted treasures, jewelry, household goods,

ceramics and plenty more. Dec. 1–2. Saturday, 9am–5pm; Sunday, 10am– 4pm. Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. $2; under 18, free. 707.543.3737.

Marin County Antique Christmas Show Enjoy a unique shopping experience through a bygone era of over 80 booths with antique, vintage and retro items, including home furnishings, garden decor, prints, paintings, clothes, books and more. Dec. 8–9. Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday, 10am–5pm. $6. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire Win special gift packages and taste delicious home-cooked food at this 27th annual fair showcasing local and regional artists. Dec. 8–9. Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 10am– 4pm. Community Center. 3920 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. Free. 707.874.9407.

Goddess Crafts Faire Handmade gifts by local and regional women while live music and good grooves abound. Dec. 15–16, 11am–7pm. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $5–$13; kids free. 707.823.1511.

Santa’s Riverboat Arrival Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat on the Petaluma River to greet excited children with candy canes before a horse-drawn procession through downtown. Nov. 24 at noon. Turning Basin, Golden Eagle Shopping Center, 2-80 E. Washington Blvd., Petaluma. Free. 707.769.0429.

‘Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail’ Join Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and the rest of the gang in this magical holiday tale produced by local youths for young audiences. Dec. 15–16 and Dec. 22–23. 11am and 2pm. Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. $10. 707.433.6335.

VOENA: Drummer Boy Angelic voices of this multicultural children’s a cappella choir, beautiful Victorian costuming and magical musical arrangements all come together to create a lively holiday celebration. Dec. 22 at 7:30pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $35. 707.226.7372.

Kwanzaa Celebration Celebrate Kwanzaa with the African Roots of Jazz, featuring E. W. Wainwright and a room of dancing kids, on Dec. 26, 11am and 1pm. Free. Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.

Pipers Piping: Stage Great Russian ‘Nutcracker’ Beloved Russian fairy-tale characters and larger-than-life puppets add to the whimsical and imaginative storytelling. Dec. 23, 3pm and 7pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $28–$102. 707.546.3600.

‘Beauty & the Beast’ Fall under the spell of this classic story about the beautiful maiden, Belle, and the ďŹ erce Beast who

holds her captive in his enchanted castle. Nov. 23–Dec. 8 at 7:30pm; weekend matinees, 1:30pm. Burbank Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. $10–$18. 707.527.4343.

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‘The Nutcracker’ Contessi Ballet and the Petaluma North Bay Performing Arts Association present timeless holiday favorite featuring Hayley Hibbens as Clara and Ignacio Gonzalez as Drosselmeyer. Nov. 24 at 7pm and Nov. 25 at 2pm. Spreckels Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $15–$25. 707.588.3400.

Clark Sterling’s Broadway Holiday The best of Broadway meets the holiday season with Broadway veteran Clark Sterling, and singers Danielle Kane, Michelle Jordan, Wesla WhitďŹ eld, Mike Greensill and Robert Dornaus. Expect showstopping hits from Wicked, The Lion King and The Phantom of the Opera, among others. Nov. 24 at 8pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $20–$30. 707.226.7372.

‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Travel back to Christmas Town with the Pumpkin King when Tamara Grose presents Tim Burton’s timeless movie as a whimsical ballet. Nov. 28–29 at 7pm. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $15–$20. 707.585.1137.

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Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks kick off their annual “Holidaze in Hicksville Tour� in support of their Christmas album Crazy for Christmas. Classic favorites and some old hits reworked for the holiday season. Dec. 1 at 8pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $15–$25. 707.226.7372.

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‘The Elves & the Shoemaker’ California Theatre Center presents the tale of two merry elves who arrive at a small village in the Black Forest to discover a poor shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. Recommended for grades K-5. Dec. 2 at noon. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Main St., Napa. $18. 707.259.0123.

Posada Navideùa The Instituto Mazatlån Bellas Artes de Sacramento presents vibrant sounds and colors in a dance show celebrating the special traditions of a Mexican Christmas. Dec. 7 at 7pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $15–$20. 707.546.3600.

Mayower Community Chorus Feel the spirit and be inspired by this African-American tradition of vibrant gospel, blues and jazz harmonies from a full 45-piece chorus. Dec. 7–8 at 8pm. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $5–$20. 415.499.6800.

‘The Nutcracker’ Enjoy the magic of Ballet CaliďŹ a’s 17th annual production

of the Nutcracker live onstage. Features choreography from David McNaughton and Shelley Scott. Dec. 7–9. Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2:30pm and 8pm; Sunday at 2:30pm. Spreckels Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $18–$25. 707.588.3400.

‘The Nutcracker’ The Marin Ballet delights with production featuring stunning sets, intricate costuming, over 175 dancers and a sweet story. Meet the cast after the show. Dec. 8–9. Saturday at 1pm and 7pm; Sunday at 1pm and 5pm. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $25–$40. 415.499.6800.

‘The Nutcracker’ Santa Rosa Dance Theater with the Santa Rosa Youth Ballet Company present the timeless tale choreographed by SRDT artistic director Tamara Statkoun. Dec. 14– 16. Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm and 7pm; Sunday at 2pm. Spreckels Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $20–$25. 707.588.3400.

Twisted Christmas Live The Bohemian’s own David Templeton presents his 10th annual offbeat lit-comedy-variety show, a fun alternative to the usual holiday fare. Some of the Bay Area’s funniest folks will share the weirdest holiday stories aloud. This year’s theme is “The End of the World Show!� Dec. 15 at 7:30pm. The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. $20–$25. 707.568.5381.

‘Tapcracker’ Sherry Studio presents its 13th sensational year with this fun and offbeat performance. Students tap, jazz and hip-hop for a hilarious take on The Nutcracker that will keep you laughing throughout. Dec. 15 at 2pm and 5:30pm. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $12–$25. 415.499.6800.

‘Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop’ Marin Dance Theatre performs this children’s ballet in which a kindly toymaker gifts young Sophie with a magical journey to a beautiful snow kingdom. Meet the cast at the Teddy Bear Tea Party. Dec. 15 at 1pm and 5pm. Marin

$10–$22. Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station. 707.663.1075.

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Sebastopol Ballet presents 20th annual production, with complimentary sugar plum parties before matinees starting at 1pm. Dec. 21–23. Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm and 7pm; Sunday at 2pm. Analy High School, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. $10–$20. 707.824.8006.

Drummers Drumming: Music Concerts by Candlelight Stephen McKersie conducts the Marin Symphony Chamber Orchestra as its chorus members invite listeners to join in the heartwarming harmonies of the season. Dec. 1–2. Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 4pm. Church of Saint Raphael, 104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. $25–$30. 415.479.8100.

Dmitri Matheny Group Flugelhornist Dmirti Matheny plays the sounds of the season with Clairdee on vocals and a jazz ensemble accompanying. Dec. 2 at 3:30 pm. Longmeadow Ranch Winery, 738 Main St., St. Helena. $20. 707.963-4555.

Straight No Chaser A hilarious take on the holiday season by the male a cappella group Straight No Chaser is sure to put the season in perspective. Dec. 2 at 7:30pm. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $39–$49. 707.546.3600.

Chris-Mix Featuring American Idol’s Casey Abrams and Def Jam recording artist Ryan Star performing an acoustic set. Fundraiser for Children’s Village. Dec. 6 at 8pm. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $12. 707.546.3600.

Craicmore Celtic Yuletide Joyful and heartfelt seasonal songs like “I Saw Three Ships,” “The Wassail Song” and “Sleigh Ride,” along with traditional Scottish and Irish music, trace the roots of some of America’s Christmas traditions to their Celtic origins. Dec. 8 at 8pm.

Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved operetta about a poor boy and his mother’s magical encounter with the three traveling wise men comes to life. Dec. 8–9. Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. $10–$15. 707.874.1124.

Posada Mexicana This celebration features 30 folkórico dancers and 10 mariachis Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro in a celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos) and more. Dec. 9 at 2:30pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $20–$30. 707.226.7372.

Dave Koz Jam on fresh lively seasonal favorites with smooth-jazz saxophonist extraordinaire and his magical combination of musicians, including David Benoit, Sheila E, Javier Colon and Margo Ray. Dec. 14 at 8pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $39–$69. 707.546.3600.

SingersMarin Join Jan Pedersen Schiff and the seven youth and adult choral ensembles of SingersMarin for a performance of ’Tis the Season: A Winter Fantasy. Featured guest artist this year is Golden Gate Brass. Dec. 16 at 4pm. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $20–$30; students and children are half-price. 415.499.6800.

Bay Area native Chris Isaak’s voice was made for Christmas carols, and it’s a probable 12-to-7 they’ll be in abundant supply for this concert. Dec. 16 at 8pm. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Main St., Napa. $75–$90. 707.259.0123.

Willie K Hawaiian guitarist, singer and storyteller brings his Christmas show to the Opera House. Hawaiian food will be served in the Cafe Theatre before the show. Dec. 19 at 8pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $20–$30. 707.226.7372.

Windham Hill Solstice An annual holiday tradition, Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice presents some of the label’s most celebrated New Age and pop recording artists. Dec. 20 at 8pm. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. $12–$20. 707.226.7372.

Narada Michael Walden Grammy award-winning producer, drummer, performer and hit songwriter Narada Michael Walden is the real Santa Claus, and he’ll look the part in this “annual holiday jam beach party freak out” benefit for his

music education foundation. Dec. 21 at 8pm. $75. 142 Throckmorton Theater, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Bootsy Collins The Parliament-Funkadelic bassist brings peace, love and funky grooves to the world. No doubt the holiday spirit runs deep in this man’s veins— he released a Christmas album in 2006, called Christmas is 4 Ever. Dec. 21 at 7pm. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Main St., Napa. $45–$55. 707.259.0123.

Christmas Jug Band They’ve been called the “kings of folk-skiffle-swing holiday hijinks,” and the Christmas Jug Band is just that. Their jugabilly mystique is intriguing, and it sucks in even the most skeptical ears. Dec. 21–22. Friday at 8pm ($17–$24); Saturday at 9pm ($24). Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Sing-Along Messiah Sing along with a hundred voices and a full orchestra to Handel’s Messiah while benefiting the music-education programs of the Santa Rosa Symphony in this 32nd installment of a Redwood Empire holiday tradition, conducted, as ever, by Dan Earl. Dec. 22 at 7:30pm. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $20–$25. 707.522.8786.

Eileen Ivers “The future of Irish fiddle” and “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin.” She plays contemporary music with the Santa Rosa Symphony under the baton of Michael Berkowitz. Dec. 16 at 3pm. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $37–$80. 707.546.3600.

A Chanticleer Christmas Spiritual sounds of the season sung by the male chorus known around the world as “the orchestra of voices.” Dec. 16 at 4pm and 6:30pm.

CUTTIN’ IT DOWN Chris Isaak serenades the Uptown Theatre on Dec. 16.

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The South A Street neighborhood in Santa Rosa is a great place to spend an afternoon, what with its blend of coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries, but when Winterblast kicks off every November, the street really comes alive. In addition to the annual sofa parade (yes, it’s a parade of sofas, just like it sounds), the annual street party offers open galleries, live music, a kids zone, street performers, coffee, beer and local food vendors. It’s the perfect opportunity to break out the hot toddies and celebrate community. Winterblast takes over A Street on Saturday, Nov. 17, in the SOFA district. Sebastopol Avenue at A Street, Santa Rosa. 5–8pm. Free. 707.695.1011.

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Real Writing Writers dream about the day that their novel is finally published, gracing the shelves of bookstores and miraculously ending up as an Oprah’s book club pick. But what about all the work that goes on before that joyous day? In a talk titled “My Long, Slippery, UphillBoth-Ways Path to Publication,” acclaimed Sebastopol author Seré Prince Halverson will share the 25-year, two-marriage, four-kid, two-agent, three-novel-long journey that lead to the publication of The Underside of Joy by Dutton. Part of the monthly writers forum series hosted by Marlene Cullen, the talk offers a chance to get real about writing fiction. Seré Prince Halverson talks about her writing journey on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Petaluma Community Center. 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 7pm. $15. 707.762.6279.

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Sweet as Honey Before Sade hit the scene, there was another chanteuse in town by the name of Angélique Kidjo. The West African singer is in a class of her own, with a voice and presence that could move mountains. Logozo, Kidjo’s first album, was released in 1992 to huge success and reached No. 1 on the Billboard World Music chart. The Benin-born superstar has since split her time between music and activism for organizations like UNICEF, Oxfam and Africa for Women’s Rights. Her song lyrics span four languages, Fon, French, Yoruba (the native language of Nigeria) and English, all sung with an intoxicatingly smooth, honey-toned wonder. Angélique Kidjo plays on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Napa Valley Opera House. 8pm. $35–$45. 707.226.7372.

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African Brew Certain bands simply need to be seen live. Yemen Blues, a band anchored in the forceful, gorgeous singing of frontman Ravid Kahalani, falls into this category, without a doubt. With a blend of Yemeni, Jewish and African traditions, the global band takes the idea of fusion to an entire new level. Kahalani sang Yemenite chants as a child, but as he grew older he began to explore West African music, jazz and funk. The result is a danceable, percussive brew, built around an orchestra of sounds from a menagerie of instruments, both Western and African. Yemen Blues plays on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Osher Marin JCC’s Kanbar Center. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30pm. $30–$40. 415.444.8000. —Leilani Clark

PURE PASSION Equatoguinean-Spanish singer Buika is at the Green Music Center Nov. 15. See Concerts, p30.

‘JEALOUSY OR GUILT (THE TALE OF GENJI)’ Roberto Chavez’s large retrospective includes 60 works.

A Different World Roberto Chavez retrospective at SRJC explores unlikely career from East Los Angeles artist BY LEILANI CLARK

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or most kids growing up in postdepression, World War II–era East Los Angeles, becoming a professional artist wasn’t an option. “Most of my friends went into the service and ended up in menial jobs,� says Roberto Chavez, born in the Maravilla area of East L.A. in 1932. “A lot of the younger kids in the

neighborhood ended up in prison or strung out on dope. The medium of art helped me to see other possibilities.� Against the odds, Sanchez became a life-long teacher and painter. It’s an accomplishment that Chavez might never have seen if he’d gone the way of most of the other kids from his hometown, a once diverse, working-class neighborhood with a large Mexican-American

population. From Nov. 15 through Dec. 13, the Robert F. Agrella Gallery at SRJC features the ďŹ rstever Chavez retrospective, an exhibit comprising 60 works. Encouraged by his family and teachers from early on, Chavez took art classes in high school and went to Los Angeles Community College before transferring to UCLA, where he received a master’s in art. It was a path that took him into teaching, a profession that Chavez practiced for over 40 years; it led

him from the halls of East Los Angeles Community College, where he helped found one of the ďŹ rst Mexican-American studies departments in the country in 1969, to teaching in juvenile halls and women’s prisons across Southern and Central California. He retired to a tucked-away corner of southern Arizona two years ago. “Luckily, I was able to make a living doing something I really believed in, which is that art can be an inuence of change for people,â€? says Chavez, who also spent 10 years in Fort Bragg in the ’80s and ’90s. “I had myself as proof.â€? Like his childhood home, with its mix of Jewish, Mexican, Armenian, Italian, Russian and Japanese populations, Chavez’s art takes hybrid forms. Formed from a hodgepodge of inuences—from European abstract expressionists to Mexican artists JosĂŠ Clemente Orozco and RuďŹ no Tamayo—Chavez’s work plays at the intersection of life’s joy and pain, capturing the simpler moments (a mother sitting peacefully in a chair, a still life with fruit) along with war scenes of naked, bloody bodies. Paintings like Belsen Landscape from 1957 have a dark claustrophobia in the vein of Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch. Considering that both the Mexican and Jewish populations came to Los Angeles to escape violence—for Jews it was persecution in Eastern Europe, and for Mexicans (including Chavez’s own family) the danger caused by the Mexican revolution—the subject of war isn’t surprising. Later works, like Late Summer, a light-ďŹ lled watercolor painted in 2007, linger in the world of texture and space rather than human struggle. In another nod to European art, ) 26 Chavez writes in a

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yesteryear, returns with Victims Family, Coffee & Donuts, the Louies, Edaline, Punch the Clown and others at the Phoenix Theater (Dec. 22), while over at the Last Day Saloon, California rock juggernaut Trapt ow the juices and chime the power chords (Nov. 27). Members of the Grateful Dead are all over the December concert calendar, as Phil Lesh plays with Warren Haynes, John ScoďŹ eld and John Medeski (Nov. 30–Dec. 2), and then with the original “Friendsâ€? quintet (Dec. 6–Dec. 9) at his harbor venue Terrapin Crossroads. All shows are steep, but selling out, at $150. Likewise, it’s $125–$175 to see Bob Weir and Jackie Greene at 142 Throckmorton (Dec. 6), but remember, it’s a beneďŹ t. And Mickey Hart wins the former Dead egalitarian award, playing with his space-communicating band at the Uptown Theater for $35 (Nov. 29). National treasure John Prine plays the Wells Fargo Center (Dec. 5) while Iris Dement, heartache personiďŹ ed, returns to the Mystic Theatre (Nov. 29). Human power drill Dick Dale returns to the Mystic for the 536th time (Dec. 6), while newcomer J. D. McPherson rollicks through a week later (Dec. 11). In other Americana bookings, the Wells Fargo Center hosts Dwight Yoakam (Dec. 15), the Napa Valley Opera House has the Punch Brothers, featuring Nickel Creek’s Chris Thile (Nov. 29), the Uptown gives a victory lap to Glen Campbell (Nov. 30), 19 Broadway lights up with Tea Leaf Green (Dec. 21), and the Raven Theater fools around with Elvin Bishop (Nov. 24). Those keeping smooth for the holidays can ďŹ nd aural Alprazolam in the annual holiday show of Dave Koz & Friends at the Wells Fargo Center (Dec. 14), while superproducer Narada Michael Walden caps a tough year (his biggest successes came working with Whitney Houston) with his allstar beneďŹ t Holiday Jam (Dec. 21). Finally, the wild a cappella of Straight No Chaser swings by the Wells Fargo Center (Dec. 2)—and if you’ve never heard their “Christmas Can-Can,â€? you haven’t known the joys of being weary of Christmas, in all its carols, cash-in albums and returning holiday shows.

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French Session Thu, Nov 15, 8pm Original Breakaway Jazz

The Skerries Fri, Nov 16, 7:30pm Legendary Soco Latin American Ensemble

Group De Colores Sat, Nov 17, 8pm Singer/Songwriter Raconteur (Movie Star?)

Buzzy Martin Wed, Nov 21, 9pm

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Comedy Open Mic Mon, Nov 26, 8:00pm Great Arrangement '50s West Coast Cool

Neil Buckley Octet Wed, Nov 28, 7:30pm Lively, Unplugged Traditional

Celtic Session Thu, Nov 29, 8:00pm Pedal Steel, Guitar & Vocals

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Music Concerts SONOMA COUNTY American Philharmonic Classical group performs music by Sibelius, Nielson and Grieg. Nov 17, 8pm and Nov 18, 2pm. Santa Rosa High School, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Mary Black Irish singer makes special appearance with material from new album, “Stories from the Steeples.� Nov 16, 8pm. $35. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.

Buika Spanish singer fuses jazz, copla and soul. Nov 15, 8pm. $20-$70. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

In My Life Cabaret lady Andrea Van Dyke sings musical milestones from the 1950s to the present. Nov 18, 4pm. $15. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Joyce DiDonato Sun November 18

Special Guest Anders Osborne Wed November 21

Boz Scaggs Thur November 29

The Mickey Hart Band

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Two Santa Rosa youth ensembles play fall concert. Nov 16, 7pm. $10-$12. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.

MARIN COUNTY Brian Laidlow & Danny Vitali Collaboration between musician and poet reflects on Vitali’s hometown of Hibbing and owes stylistic debt to one its most famous native: Bob Dylan. Nov 17, 7:30pm. $6$10. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Dylan Chambers & the Midnight Transit Two-time Music Hall of Famer Lester Chambers joins Dylan as

Combination of music from Yemen and West Africa with contemporary funk, mambo and soul. Nov 18, 7:30pm. $30$35. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

NAPA COUNTY Angelique Kidjo Grammy Award-winning West African singer has collaborated with Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel and many others. Nov 16, 8pm. $35-$45. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Dorado Schmitt & the Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars Gypsy jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt. Nov 15, 8pm. $20-$30. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

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Classical guitarist from Sweden. Nov 16, 7:30pm. $10$15. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Glen Campbell

The Goodbye Tour plus Victoria Ghost Sat December 1 Bestselling Author of Bird by Bird

Special Guest: Tim Hockenberry Trio

Legendary live band plays iron-pumping metal jams with Frank Hannon opening. Nov 16-17, 8pm. $36. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Famous percussion ensemble brings traditional drumming to Marin. Nov 18, 3pm. $20$40. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

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Mezzo-soprano sings with Dmitry Sinkovsky accompanying on violin. Nov 20, 8pm. $35-$90. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Toots and the Maytals

Sons of Champlin

frontwoman’s six-toed cat brings harmonies to AFC. Nov 21, 7pm. Arlene Francis Theater, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

a special guest with Afropunk Experience opening. Nov 17, 9pm. $10-$15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

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Philharmonia Healdsburg Performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons� features Roy Malan on violin. Nov 17-18, 2 and 8pm. $10-$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.

Y la Bamba Portland “alt-Latino indie� group named after

IRISH HEART Mary Black plays at the Sebastopol

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DJUBILANT DJAM Dorado Schmitt, who even looks like Django Reinhart, leads a tribute Nov 15 at the Napa Valley Opera House. See Concerts, below.

features wine, hors d’oeuvres and performances by Napa High Chamber Choir, Napa Youth Symphony and others. Nov 14, 7pm. $10-$20. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Nov 18, Sonoma Songbirds with Hannah Jern-Miller, Jill Cohn and Sally Haggard. Mon, Art and Music with Stanley Mouse. Wed, 7pm, open mic. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

Boz Scaggs

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Texas hit-master gets lowdown in Napa with his band. Nov 21, 8pm. $65-$80. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Nov 16, Powerhouse. Nov 17, Groove Foundation. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

Toots & the Maytals

Nov 16, Rovetti and the Meatballs. 6250 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.2594.

Legends of ska and reggae play combo of gospel and dreadlocked music of their past. Nov 18, 7pm. $40. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Aqus Cafe Nov 16, Amy Hogan Trio. Nov 17, Ain’t Misbehavin’. Nov 18, Maria Bija. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Theater Nov 17, Y La Bamba. Nov 21, Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Aubergine Nov 15, Hoytus Rolen, Steve Sutherby Band. Nov 16, Wooster, Dylan Chambers and the Midnight Transit. Nov 17, KRSH with Lianne La Havas.

Forestville Club

Fort Knox 5 vs. Thunderball. Nov 16, Latyrx. Nov 17, Claypool Cellars Purple Pachyderm PreBird Bonanza. Mon, Monday Night Edutainment. Tues, 7:30pm, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Hotel Healdsburg Nov 16, John Simon and Tom Shader Duo. Nov 16-17, David Udolf Trio with Chris Amberger and Alan U’ren. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Lagunitas Tap Room

Nov 16, Bohemian Highway. Nov 17, Maria Bija. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Nov 14, Old Jawbone. Nov 15, Slowpoke. Nov 16, Moonlight Rodeo. Nov 17, Disorderly House Band. Nov 18, Nate Lopez. Nov 21, Emma Lee. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

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French Garden

Nov 16, Girls + Boys. 439 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.8023. Nov 15, Buika. Nov 16, Marten Falk. Nov 18, Navarro Chamber Players. Nov 20, Joyce DiDonato. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

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Nov 17, Jami Jamison Band. 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. 707.933.3005.

Hopmonk Sonoma Nov 16, Carb and Swarthy. Nov 17, Jimbo Trout. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

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Nov 16, Elliot Schneider and the Big Bang with Just Cream and Mark Banning Band. Nov 17, Pride and Joy with DJ Matt McKillop. Nov 18, Gatorators. Nov 20, Carribean Tuesdays. Nov 21, Undercover with Pat Jordan. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.2343.

Green Music Center

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Nov 15, Tony Gibson. Nov 17, Perfect Crime. Nov 18, David Thom Band. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Nov 15, Marianne Aya Omac, Gabriel Harris, Dirk Powell with LoCura Trio. Nov 16-17, Y&T with Frank Hannon. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. ) 707.765.2121.

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Phoenix Theater Nov 17, Back Alley Strays, Midori & Ezra Boy, Malevolent Spells, Time Killers, For Crying Out Loud. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Nov 16, Redwood Combo. Nov 18, Rhythm Rangers. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Russian River Brewing Co Nov 18, Kingsborough. 725 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.BEER.

Toad in the Hole Pub Nov 17, Madrone Brothers. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

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Nov 14, Down with May. Nov 16, Hots. Nov 17, Boby Young Project. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre Nov 15, Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio featuring Jason Lindner and Kokayi Jazz. Nov 17, Parkington Sisters. Nov 19, Toots and the Maytals. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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Rancho Nicasio Nov 17, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Nov 18, Mike Lipskin and Dinah Lee. Town Square, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Nov 14, Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Nov 16, Billy Love Express. Nov 17, Gini Wilson. Nov 17, Gini Wilson and Freddy Clarke and Wobbly World. Nov 18, Mazacote featuring Louie Romero. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

Sleeping Lady Nov 17, Allen Clapp. Nov 18, Dave Getz Straight Up Jazz. Nov 20, Songbook Night with Matt HH. Nov 21, Youth Music Showcase. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

Smiley’s Nov 15, Shaun Mason & the Infinite Halves. Nov 16, Nearly Beloved. Nov 17, Stefanie Keys. Nov 21, Jerry Hannan. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Nov 18, Pete Madsen.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Nov 14, Big Mix featuring Ray Manzarek, Michael McClure, George Brooks, Kai Eckhardt and Jay Lane. Nov 16-17, Gatorators. Nov 20, David Thom Band. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

NAPA COUNTY Billco’s Billiards Nov 15, 4pm, Calluseyed. 1234 Third St, Napa. 707.226.7506.

Napa Valley Opera House Nov 15, Dorado Schmitt & the Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars. Nov 16, Angelique Kidjo. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Silo’s Nov 16, Soul Train Dance Party. Nov 17, Petty Theft. Nov 18, Judy Wexler Quartet. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uptown Theatre Nov 18, Toots and the Maytals. Nov 21, Boz Scaggs. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

George’s Nightclub Thurs and Fri, DJ Rick Vegaz. Nov 17, Dylan Chambers & the Midnight Transit featuring Lester Chambers with Afropunk Experience. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

19 Broadway Club Nov 14, Eugene Higgins Band. Nov 15, Bayonics. Nov 16, Smoov-E. Nov 17, David Nelson Band with Rusty Evans and Ring of Fire. Nov 17, Gappy Ranks. Nov 18, Inner Riddim Sky-1. Nov 20, Core Tuesdays. Nov 21, Cambo and the Life. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

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Souljazz. Nov 16, Ken Cook Trio. Nov 17, Denise Perrier. Nov 18, Homenagem Brasileira. Nov 20, Norris Clement. Nov 21, Joan Getz Duo. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

Nov 16, Moonlight Rodeo. Nov 17, Brewnel. Main Street, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1661.

Osher Marin JCC Nov 18, Yemen Blues. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Osteria Divino Nov 15, Nate Lopez and

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Louis CK The greatest comedian of our time does two sold-out shows. Nov 14 and 15 at Davies Symphony Hall.

The Faint Ten years ago, “Danse Macabre� was inescapable; here, it’s played in its entirety. Nov 17 at Regency Ballroom.

Neurosis Pioneers of tribal sludge metal play annual Bay Area show with Voivod and YOB. Nov 17 at the Fox Theater.

Jazz MaďŹ a 12-Year Anniversary Adam Theis, Joe Bagale and the rest of the gang have held it down for a dozen years. Nov 17 at the Fillmore.

Nas & Lauryn Hill The art of storytelling teams up with the miseducation in a late ’90s throwback double bill. Nov 19 at the Fox Theater.

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OPENINGS Nov 15 At 4pm. Robert F Agrella Gallery, “Roberto Chavez Mini Blockbuster� features 50 pieces by Getty and Smithsonian-honored artist. 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 1.800.564.SRJC.

Nov 17 At 4pm. Quicksilver Mine Co, “Last Hurrah� is the final exhibition at Quicksilver Mine Co. 6671 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.0799. At 5pm. Sonoma County Museum, “Peace at Sunset,� painting from 19th century artist Thomas Cole. Also, “Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting� and “The California Landscape,� exhibition of landscape paintings from museum’s collections. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Nov 18 At 2pm. Marin Society of Artists, “Winter Holidays and Gifts� features ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, prints, jewelry and wearable art. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561.

SONOMA COUNTY Buddha’s Palm Tattoo Gallery Through Nov 30, Second annual art collective features the work of Jane Kelly, Arielle Lemons and others. 313 Main St, Sebastopol. Tues-Wed and FriSat, noon to 8; Sun, noon to 4. 707.829.7256.

Calabi Gallery Through Dec 31, “Extraordinary� features the work of various artists on the narrow theme of life and death. 144 Petaluma

Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Charles M Schulz Museum Through Feb 3, “The Art of Peanuts Animation� features 16 never-before-displayed Peanuts drawings and cels, including five cels rescued from Schulz’s 1966 studio fire. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

City Hall Council Chambers Through Nov 26, Lauri Luck’s paintings feature landscapes, dogs and abstract patterns. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010.

Doorway Gallery & Artists’ Studio Through Dec 31, “Reno Confidential: All In� features paintings, ceramics, prints and works in stone by Darryl Ponicsan. 254 First St E, Sonoma. 415.309.7440.

EarthRise Center Through Dec 21, “Intimations� features works on paper by Carol Duchamp. Free. 707.781.7401. 101 San Antonio Rd, Petaluma.

Finley Community Center Through Dec 20, “Altered Group Exhibit� features local artists creating alternative and abstract art. Featuring work from Ricky Watts, Sean Nichols, Adam Springer, Saif Azzuz, Roman D’Argenzio and others. Reception, Nov. 29, 5-7pm. Also through Dec 20, work of ceramic artist Kathy Pallie. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Gallery of Sea & Heaven

Hammerfriar Gallery Through Dec 24, “Forward� features the work of 13 contemporary conceptual artists, including Chris Beards, Seymour Bergman and others. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

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Neon Raspberry Art House Through Dec 31, “Blind Passenger� fall 2012 show features Nicole Markoff’s project and new oil paintings from Colorado-based painter Erin Donnelly. Free. 3605 Main St, Occidental. 707 874 2100.

New Leaf Gallery Through Jan 6, “Nature Abstracted� features metal sculpture inspired by nature by Matt Devine, Jon Krawczyk and Rob Lorenson. Cornerstone Place, 23588 Hwy 121, Sonoma. Daily, 10 to 5. 707.933.1300.

Quercia Gallery Through Dec 31, “Sea, Land, City� features the miniature work of 12 artists. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243.

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Northern Lights

Quicksilver Mine Company Nov 16-Dec 31, “Last Hurrah� is the final exhibition at Quicksilver Mine Co. Reception, Nov 17 at 4pm. 6671 Front St, Forestville. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 6. 707.887.0799.

RiskPress Gallery Through Nov 25, “Form� features the work of Oaklandbased figurative artist Fernando Reyes. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. No phone.

Santa Rosa Junior College

Through Nov 24, “Did It AnyWay� features the work of Becoming Independent artists in a variety of media. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sat, noon to 5 and by appointment. 707.578.9123.

Nov 15-Dec 13, “Roberto Chavez Mini Blockbuster� features 50 pieces by Getty and Smithsonian-honored artist in the Robert F Agrella Gallery. Reception, Nov 15 at 4pm. 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 1.800.564.SRJC.

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Through Dec 2, “The Great Basin� features landscapes of Nevada’s high desert, mountains and wildlife refuges. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

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Through Jan 13, “Peace at Sunset,� painting from 19th century artist Thomas Cole, on loan from the De Young Museum in San Francisco. Reception, Nov. 17, 5pm. Also through Jan 13, “Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting� uses a combination of graphics, immersive environments and images on a journey through Cole’s creative process; “The California Landscape,� exhibition of landscape paintings from museum’s collections. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Dec 30, “The Art of Handmade Paper� offers glimpse into historic practice of papermaking with large display of rare Japanese papers. Through Dec 30, “Coastal Echoes� features the new works of respected painter Larry Thomas. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

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Mineko Grimmer. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

MARIN COUNTY Elsewhere Gallery Through Dec 5, “Small Stories� features works by Mike Goldberg. 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Daily, 11 to 6. 415.526.2855.

Marin Civic Center Through Dec 10, “Marin Society of Artists: 85 years,� a nonjuried member show. 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.499.6400.

Marin Community Foundation Through Feb 5, “Works on Water� features the work of 30 artists exploring the aesthetics and politics of water. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Marin History Museum Through Nov 30, “Justice and Judgment� features vintage police car on display. Free. Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael. Tues-Fri, plus second and third Sat monthly, 11 to 4. 415.454.8538.

Marin Society of Artists Nov 18-Dec 16, “Winter Holidays and Gifts� features

ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, prints, jewelry and wearable art. Reception, Nov 18 at 2pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 12 to 4. 415.454.9561.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Nov 29, “Marin� features artistic impressions of a very special place. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Osher Marin JCC Through Nov 30, “You Did What to My Comics!?!� papercuts by Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Rebound Bookstore Through Jan 10, “Phases of the Moon� features various artists’ found images and abstract works in the many shapes of the moon. 1641 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.482.0550.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Nov 27, Solo exhibit of the figure drawings and etchings of Daryl Grossman. Through Nov 28, Solo exhibit in the Maurice del Mue galleries features the works of MOT. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

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Vickisa Art

Comedy open mic hosted by MC Ricky Del Rosario. Third Thurs of every month. Free. Heritage Public House, 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.540.0395.

Come celebrate Vickisa’s last month with a special goodbye exhibition, and clearance sale. Closing party, Nov 14 at 5pm. 3415 Highway 1, Stinson Beach. 415.868.9305.

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Through Jan 27, “Renaissance on Fillmore “ examines San Francisco’s upper Fillmore district through 1955-’65 with the work of 17 artists who either lived or worked in the building at 2322 Fillmore. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm 707.226.5991.

ECHO Gallery Through Dec 16, “Picture Show” showcases emerging and established photographers. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.

Grand Hand Gallery Through Dec 31, “Out of the Woods” features the wood sculpture of Freeland Tanner. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.

Hess Collection Winery Ongoing, outstanding private collection featuring work by Franz Gertsch, Robert Motherwell and other modern masters. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. Daily, 10 to 5:15. 707.255.1144.

Napa Valley Museum Ongoing, “Tidal” and “As Above, So Below” is a twoperson exhibit featuring the paintings of Gail Chase-Bien and the photographs of Roger Jordan. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Mon, 10 to 5. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Below the Belt Brandon Revels hosts this evening of standup comedy featuring local talent. Third Fri of every month, 9pm. $10. Jasper O’Farrell’s, 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

MacHomer One-man vocal spectacular does impressions of over 50 voices from “The Simpsons” in a strange reading of Macbeth.

Santa Rosa Comedy Nights

Tuesday Evening Comedy

and children on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ongoing. $20-$65. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2880.

A Musical Cornucopia Gala evening with wine, appetizers and music benefits Sonoma Bach. Nov 15, 8pm. $125. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463.

Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-and-comers Tues at 8. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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Behind the Scenes of Marin Civic Center Marin History Museum invites you to tour the jail, sit in a court case and learn about the history of the 50-year historic landmark. Nov 16, 3pm. $10. Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.8538.

Boat Rides & Barbecue Fundraiser and community builder for Cass Gidley Marina Sausalito Community Boating Center with live music by the Waterfront Pickers. Thurs, Nov 15, 4:30pm. Free. Dunphy Park, Napa and Bridgeway, Sausalito.

Craft It Mini makers’ fair invites crafters who have used library books for inspiration to showand-tell their products and share the books they read. Nov 17, 11am. Free. Santa Rosa Central Library, Third & E Streets, Santa Rosa. 707.545.0831x539.

Holiday Make-In Hang out with a bunch of local artists and learn to make nifty holiday crafts using everyday, household objects. Nov 17, 11am-4pm. $10-$15. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939.SVMA.

Robin Lim CNN Hero of the Year appears at fundraiser to further her work with natural birth. Nov 18, 6:30pm. $20. Arlene Francis Theater, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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Exhibit explores what really happened on the nation’s first Thanksgiving. Nov 17, 1:30pm. Donations appreciated. California Indian Museum and Justice Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.579.5507. South of A district holds annual winter festival featuring parade, local vendors, open art studios and more. Nov 17, 5-8pm. Free. SOFA, South of A, Santa Rosa.

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Barrymore Live-capture film by Erik Canuel based on William Luce’s play and starring Christopher Plummer tells the story of legendary Shakespearean actor John Barrymore. Nov 17, 11:30am. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111. Also Nov 20, 7pm, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

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Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life Documentary by Stephen R Kellert and Bill Finnegan illumines the topic of biophilic design. Nov 14, 6:30pm. $10. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Cult Film Series Series features four doublefeatures, including “Night of the Creeps” and “Humanoids” on Nov 15 and “The Thin” and “They Live” on Nov 29. $10. Roxy Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

Flow State Warren Miller entertainment presents its 63rd film of extreme skiing and snowboarding. Nov 17, 8pm. $20. Marin Center, 10 Avenue )

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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENTS Explore The Art of Peanuts Animation Exhibit through Feb 3, 2013 Cartooning Classes and Storytelling Fri & Sat, Nov 23 & 24, 11am–5pm —enjoy live drop-in cartooning classes and storytelling with Joe Wos

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Jewish Film Festival Series has a theme of “music.” Films include “Reuniting the Rubins,” Nov 15; “AKA Pomus,” Nov 29; and “Hava Nagila,” Dec 4. Times vary. $15-$66. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

Timon of Athens Shakespeare’s lesser-known work presented by National Theatre Live. Sat, Nov 17, 10am. $16-$23. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840.

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Civic Center Farmers Market Sun at 10am, “Eat Local 101” provides walking tour with information, cooking advice and ideas inspired by locally grown foods. Thurs, 8am-1pm and Sun, 8am-1pm. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 800.897.3276.

Dine Out to End Hunger Eat out at Insalata’s, Marinitas, Il Fornaio, Pacific Catch, Piatti Ristorante and Bar, Rickey’s Restaurant, Station House Cafe, the Tavern at Lark Creek, Yankee Pier and Vin Antico and support Homeward Bound. Nov 15. Insalata’s, 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700.

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Fall dinner to honor fatherdaughter artists Heyoka Merrifield and Willow LaLand Yielding features chef Jude Affronti and winemaker Sig Yielding of Yielding Wines. Nov 17, 6pm. $75. Just for You Gallery of Fine Art, 115 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.395.0322.

Grand Tasting & Harvest Dinner Dinner prepared by John Ash & Co. and winetasting benefits the Ceres Project. Nov 17, 12 and 5pm. $75-$140. Vintners Inn Event Center, 4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa.

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New Kingsolver novel takes on climate change In her long career as a novelist and nonfiction writer, Barbara Kingsolver has never turned her pen away from humanity’s dark turmoil. Her devastating and beautiful 1998 novel The Poisonwood Bible tells the story of a missionary family that moves from Georgia to the Belgian Congo. Like its ancestor, The Heart of Darkness, the book winds a tale around the emotional and psychological violence inherent when religious fervor knocks skulls with colonialism and its discontents. (It also contains one of the more horrific scenes involving a snake ever to be committed to the page.) Leon Trotsky, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera play major roles in the Virginia-based writer’s 2009 novel The Lacuna, a book that challenges expectations about how a narrator should be and how a story should be told. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, aka climate change’s debutante ball, Kingsolver’s latest book couldn’t be timelier. Set in Appalachia, Flight Behavior takes as its foundation the impact of global concerns on a rural community. Weather extremes, clearcutting, cyclical rural poverty and a forested valley alight “in a cold orange flame” all combine to make what promises to be one of the best books of 2012. Barbara Kingsolver appears on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 7pm. $25; $45. 707.546.3600.—Leilani Clark

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Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am-1pm and Wed, 9am1pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.522.8629.

For Kids Culann’s Hounds String-and-harmony group presents rollicking Irish tunes. Nov 17, 11am. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.

Puppet Festival & Workshop Professional puppeteers present shows and workshops. Various times. Nov 16-17. $10$15. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Lectures Ray Gallian Interactive presentation focuses on biochar. Nov 15, 7pm. Free. Sonoma Valley Grange Hall, 18627 Sonoma Hwy, Boyes Hot Springs.

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Nov 14, 7pm, “Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age” with Joel Butler and Randall Heskett. Nov 15, 1pm, “Flight Behavior” with Barbara Kingsolver. Nov 15, 6pm, “Eight Girls Taking Pictures” with Whitney Otto. Nov 16, 7pm, “The Entertainer” with Margaret Talbot. Nov 17, 11am, “Puppet Show for Preschoolers” with Rebecah Freeling. Nov 17, 1pm, “Island in Time” with John Hart. Nov 17, 4pm, “All Roads Lead to Rome” with Jojo Capece. Nov 17, 7pm, “My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate their Favorite Places to Browse, Read and Shop” with Isabel Allende and Elaine Petrocelli. Nov 18, 12pm, “Estate Planning for the Blended Family” with Emily Bouchard and Paul Hood. Nov 18, 1pm, “Sea Change: The Uncertain Realm of the Married” with Patsy Garlan. Nov 18, 3pm, “Team 7-Eleven” with Geoff Drake. Nov 18, 6pm, “Tightwads on the Loose” with Wendy Hinman. Nov 19, 7pm, “Peppermint Twist” with Joel Selvin and John Johnson. Nov 20, 7pm, “She Loves Me Not” with Ron Hansen. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.

Dynamic hip-hop theater solo show written and performed by Ariel Luckey. Nov 14, 7:30pm. Free. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2880.

Korea: The Forgotten War Exhibit tells the story of local vets who served in the Korean War through artifacts and video presentations. Nov 11, Korean War Pilot Symposium, featuring ACE pilot Robert F Earthquake Titus, Garry Willard Jr and others. Through Dec 16. $3-$5. Petaluma Historical Museum and Library, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.

Mega Hot Lava Festival New plays from student playwrights debut in this festival in studio 76 of Ives Hall. Nov 15-17, 7:30pm. $6 for non-students. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2880.

Monday Night Shorts Staged readings of eight 10minute plays features local actors and new playwrights. Nov 19, 7pm. Free. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.

Lecture on participatory democracy co-sponsored by the Praxis Peace Institute features original author of Students for a Democratic Society. Nov 15, 7:30pm. $20-$40. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael.

Falkirk Cultural Center Third Thursday of every month, Marin Poetry Center hosts open reading and workshops, Nov 15, Daniel Polikoff speaks on “Rilke: A Poetic History.” Free. www.marinpoetrycenter.org. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

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Series looks at Kepler’s work and his three laws of planetary motion. Various times. Fri, Nov 16. $8. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall 2001, 1502 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4465.

Local author of “The Underside of Joy” speaks at Writers Forum of Petaluma. Nov 15, 7pm. $15. Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

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Science Buzz Cafe Nov 14, “Scientist of the Visible and Invisible,” with introduction by Robert McDermott. $10. Ions, 101 San Antonio Rd, Petaluma.

Volunteer Center of Sonoma County Nov 17, 9am-1pm, Listening for a Change. This Community Listening Project workshop aims to create acceptance of diversity through listening and sharing. Free. 153 Stony Circle, Ste 100, Santa Rosa. 707.573.3399.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Nov 15, 3:30pm, “Mira’s Diary” with Marissa Moss and “Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies” with Jordan Jacobs. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Nov 15, 7pm, “I’ve Got Some Lovin’ to Do: The Diaries of a Roaring Twenties Teen” with Julia Park Tracey. Nov 17, 1:30pm, “Andrew’s Wish” with Jan Klyce. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.0563.

Ken Sonkin directs this staged reading of Bernie Weiner’s new play. Nov 14, 7:30pm. $10-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Ross Valley Players presents story about encounter between conservative family and lunatic household. Various times. Nov 15-Dec 16. $20-$26. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.

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Astrology

FREE WILL BY ROB BREZSNY

For the week of November 14

ARIES (March 21–April 19) In old Christian and Islamic lore, the dove was a symbol of the holy spirit. The bird was considered so pure and sacred that the devil, who was an expert shapeshifter, could not take on its form. The dove had a different meaning in other traditions, however. Among the ancient Greeks, it had a special relationship with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. In Rome, its eggs were regarded as aphrodisiacs. Drawing on all these meanings, I’m nominating the dove to be your power animal in the coming week. You will have an excellent chance to intensify your connection with divine truths through the power of love and eros—and vice versa. TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Your next assignment is to deepen and refine your relationship with your temptations. That doesn’t mean you should shed all caution and simply give in to them. Rather, I’m suggesting you escape the bind that makes you feel like you have to either ruthlessly repress your complicated longings or else thoroughly express them. Is there an in-between position you can find? A way you can appreciate the mysterious gift that the temptations confer and not be miserably obsessed by them? A perspective in which you’re neither tormented by guilt nor driven to compromise your integrity?

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You’re a bit like a professional jet pilot who is operating the pirate ship ride at an amusement park. You have resemblances to a top chef who’s shopping for gourmet ingredients in a seedy convenience store. In other words, Gemini, you may feel slightly off-kilter or dispossessed, even though you have a lot going for you. Here’s the best possible thing you could do while you wait for the fates to show you how to make a correction: Make it your intention to feel centered, poised and at peace exactly as you are right now. CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Contrary to conventional wisdom, there is currently enough food available to feed everyone on the planet. The problem is, it’s not distributed efficiently. Some people get far more food than they need, and even waste a lot of it, while less fortunate folks go hungry. I invite you to think about whether you might have a metaphorically comparable situation in your own life, Cancerian. Is there a part of your psyche that’s well-nurtured but a different part that receives meager shares of love and support? Are you overstuffed in one way but starved in another? The coming weeks would be an excellent time to correct such an imbalance. (More on food: tinyurl. com/HungryWorld.)

LEO (July 23–August 22) This horoscope is not an advertisement for ceremonial shovels. I am receiving no payment from a ceremonial shovel company for suggesting that you procure a customized engraved gold digging tool for your own personal use. And I will feel fine if you don’t actually get a real one, but instead merely imagine yourself wielding a pretend version. The fact is, Leo, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do a groundbreaking ritual: to dig up the first scoop of metaphorical dirt in the place where you will build your future dream house, masterpiece or labor of love.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22)

I don’t think you’re fully aware of the game you’ve been immersed in. You may even be in denial that you’re playing it. If I’m right about this, please make it a priority to acknowledge what’s going on and identify the exact nature of the game. You can’t afford to be innocent about the subterranean forces that are in motion. It’s especially important not to be too nice and polite to see the complicated truth. Please note: there’s no need to be a cynical shark—that would be as inappropriate a response as being a sweet little lamb. But you should definitely activate your jungle senses.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) On Reddit. com, someone asked members of the community the following: What is your best unanswerable question? Among the more serious offerings were “What is love?”, “What is magic?”, “Why is there something as opposed to nothing?” and “What is the meaning of life?” Then there were more avant-garde possibilities:

“Where do squirrels go during hurricanes?”, “Could Jesus microwave a burrito so hot that he himself could not eat it?” and “If I asked you to sleep with me, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?” After evaluating the current astrological omens, Libra, I urge you to pose your own best riddle—a query that will provide maximum stimulation as you meditate on it during the next four months.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

An environmental organization in New Zealand found that the local fishing industry wastes about 70 percent of its haul. In contrast, Iceland manages to use 96 percent of every fish caught. For example, New Zealand companies throw away most of the liver, roe and heads of the fish, while Iceland has come up with ways to take advantage of all that stuff. Judging from your current astrological omens, Scorpio, I conclude that it’s crucial for you to take your cue from Iceland rather than New Zealand in the coming weeks. Be inventive, efficient and thorough in harnessing the power of all your raw materials.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) “They will say you are on the wrong road,” said poet Antonio Porchia, “if it is your own.” I suspect you may have to deal with wrong-headed badgering like that in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. In fact, you could experience a surge of discouraging words and bad advice that tries to shoo you away from the path with heart. Some of the push may come from enemies, some from friends or loved ones and some from deluded little voices in your own head. I hope you won’t be demoralized by the onslaught but will instead respond like a brave hero who uses adversity as a motivating force. CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) I’m sure you’ve got thousands of practical details to attend to. Your schedule may be as busy as it has been in months. But I hope you will find time to do what I consider essential to your well-being, and that is to wander and wonder. In fact, let’s make that your motto: to wander and wonder. Even if it’s just for a few stolen moments between your serious appointments, allow yourself to meander off into the unknown and marvel at all the curious things you find. Be on the lookout for high strangeness that thrills your imagination, for exotic pleasures that titillate your lust for novelty and for fertile chaos that blows your mind in all the right ways. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) James Joyce was a great novelist but not much of a fighter. He picked a more imposing and athletic buddy to go drinking with, though: Ernest Hemingway. If the two men encountered any alcohol-induced trouble, Joyce would slink behind his friend and yell, “Deal with him, Hemingway, deal with him!” I don’t anticipate that you’ll be in the vicinity of any bar scuffles in the coming week, Aquarius. But I do think you would benefit from having a potent and persuasive ally on your side. It’s time to add some heft and clout to your arsenal of resources. PISCES (February 19–March 20) Is it possible that you have been too receptive and empathetic for your own good lately? I mean, I love how attuned you are to the ebb and flow of subtle energies—it’s one of your most winsome and powerful qualities—but I fear you may be going too far. As heroic as it might seem to be the most sensitive and responsive person in a 10-mile radius, I’d rather see you work on being more self-contained right now. That’s why, for a limited time only, I’m recommending that you turn the full force of your touchy-feely solicitude on yourself. Go to REALASTROLOGY.COM to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.900.950.7700.

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