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Last week, the NAACP of Sonoma County sent a letter to the association’s national president, Esther Haywood, to thank her for her efforts surrounding the Ferguson situation. Ann Gray Byrd, president of the Sonoma County chapter, mentions the similar situation in Santa Rosa with Andy Lopez: “At the very least, you have gained the attention of the U.S. Justice Department—we have not.” The situation in Ferguson become national news when police aggressively tried to quell a protest—a peaceful demonstration, at the time—taking place in the streets of the town, whose population is about 70 percent African American. The similarities of the situations are hard to ignore: unarmed minority teenager shot multiple times from far range by a veteran officer who was just doing his job. The outcomes are vastly different. In Santa Rosa, children walked out of school to participate in demonstrations; one protest closed part of the freeway for an hour; and a few protesters were arrested over the course of a month. The shooting of Andy Lopez made national news, but did not spark a federal investigation. Yes, the Ferguson situation has gained the attention of the Justice Department, but considering how it happened, is that really what we want in Santa Rosa? The deputy behind the gun that killed Lopez, Erick Gelhaus, has been exonerated of criminal charges and returned to patrol last month, 10 months after killing a toy-gun-wielding 13-year-old. Instead of listening and acting upon the screams for justice, our guardians just telling us to shut up, slapping us on the back of the head with a reminder that “there’s plenty more where that came from.” Perhaps all we have left is civil disobedience, but the word to emphasize is “civil.” Only beating hearts with loud voices can achieve the results that reckless action desires. Nicolas Grizzle is staff writer for the ‘Bohemian.’ Open Mic is a weekly 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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Yee-haw! It’s great to hear of another ramen place in the Redwood Empire (“Soup Ninjas,” Aug. 27), even if it’s a bimonthly pop-up (yet I who am I to bad-mouth a good slurping opportunity!). But the “ramen injustice” you cited may be more about a lack of wandering than a lack of ramen. So here’s hoping to start a list: 1. Shige, Cotati, absolutely outstanding ramen, and bright, cut-right sushi too. 2. Yao-Kiku in Santa Rosa has good ramen at good prices, and a broad menu of other Japanese food. Now you go. Give two more, or I wont give you another. P.S.: Don’t feel bad about missing the other places. The Press Democrat’s Bite Club actually complained that there weren’t enough pho places in Sonoma County, and we have more noodle houses than noncorporate burger joints.

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Standing in Solidarity The Santa Rosa–Sonoma County NAACP, the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County, the Police Accountability Clinic and Helpline, the Justice Coalition for Andy Lopez and the North Coast Coalition for Palestine thank the national board of the NAACP for their efforts in seeking transparency and justice for those killed at the hands of local police, particularly Michael Brown. Our hearts are saddened and our minds filled with outrage as the war machines and militaristic tactics moved on citizens in peaceful protest.

We stand in solidarity with you in your continuing efforts to seek justice for Michael Brown and so many others. Here, in Sonoma County, we have worked since 1999 to expose the documented 64 citizens who have lost their lives or been wounded in similar circumstances. That number includes a broad range of ages and ethnicities. One of the most recent involved Andy Lopez, a 13-year-old Latino child. At the very least, you have gained the attention of the U.S. Justice Department. We have not. We send this message in solidarity to encourage everyone to continue the struggle, for we believe the death of Michael Brown and the events of Ferguson—like those here—will strengthen our united fight for justice and fair and equal treatment. In peace, unity and solidarity!

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DEBR IEFER Tale of Two Cities The city of Napa continued to dig out from under the late-summer earthquake, now reported to be the biggest one in a century, but not quite yet the Big One. Numerous fault lines emerged as the cleanup and aftermath moved into a second week. One big fault-line in this ongoing saga has jumped out. As the national press took note of the 6.0 quake and its pricey aftermath, we noted a disconnect between a broadly construed class issue and its intersection with editorial judgment at big-city magazines. Those magazines and newspapers hear the distant and disturbing words “earthquake” and “Napa Valley,” and get sideways with grief at the thought of all that ruined wine. For example, The New Yorker magazine saw fit to dispatch a reporter to the post-earthquake scene almost immediately after the facades crashed to the sidewalks there.

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cupboard—broken glass, broken plates, lots of things on the ground.” The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Napa County on Aug. 24 was the strongest California had experienced in 25 years. ) 10

The New Yorker writer dutifully reported on the damage to the city of Napa and also made large amounts of hay over a privately owned and operated drone that’s been making the Napa rounds as it scoots in and around the damaged buildings, shooting video for your voyeuristic pleasure. The Labor Day weekend did remind the Debriefer that the comparatively scruffy city of Vallejo also got hit by that same earthquake. ) 10

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move out of their 1905 farmhouse. Yet when the Matthiassons turned to their customers for support, it was to raise money for the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund through a limited-release wine. As wine writer John Brooks noted in an email to friends, “This strikes me as extraordinary. At a time when they’ve suffered signiďŹ cant damage to their home and their business, the Matthiassons have chosen to prioritize others ahead of themselves.â€?

‘Napa is an amazingly strong, resilient community. We’ll be OK.’ After touring Napa’s wreckage for much of the morning on Aug. 24, John Trinidad rested on his front porch with friends. As stories were shared, Matt Naumann, assistant winemaker at Failla, walked by with his young daughter. “How’d you guys do?� Trinidad asked. “Last night, we wiggled!� replied Naumann’s daughter, dancing to animate the answer. “To see a kid with that reaction was perfect,� he explained. “We’re all healthy. No one is hurt. Napa is an amazingly strong, resilient community. We’ll be OK.� David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named ‘Best Overall Wine Blog’ at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Grape Collective.

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The big difference? They don’t make wine in Vallejo. There’s lots of brown people in Vallejo. There are no private drones zipping around to shoot crumpled facades there. In other words, Vallejo is not The New Yorker demographic. Leave it to the working men and women at the humble Associated Press, which did send a reporter to Vallejo last week. The news agency’s report highlighted the city’s struggles with bankruptcy, and was shot-through with a theme of newfound resilience in the face of the quake. The upshot from the AP is that that Vallejo took a pretty big hit, too, just like the city of Napa: millions of dollars in damage, dozens sent to the hospital. But there’s no iconic visual grab in Vallejo—no toppled oak casks or broken wine bottles to stir the emotional heartstrings of concerned New Yorkers. Back in the city of Napa, life was getting back to normal after the Labor Day holiday weekend, by all appearances. Celebs and other volunteers made the scene all through the week, distributing goods and volunteering services to the locals—and the local paper of record continued to tally the damage, which is expected to eclipse $1 billion before it’s all over. One key indicator of normalcy: the Napa Valley Register reported that Velo Pizzeria reopened on Main Street. We’ll know things are really back to normal when there’s a meth-house bust reported in the Napa paper. But we won’t hold our breath waiting for The New Yorker follow-up. —Tom Gogola

ALCOHOLIC ALCHEMY Cocktails come alive with a well-chosen dash of bitters.

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proper cocktail extends beyond the quality of the liquor that’s in it. The flavoring agents are equally if not more important, especially those added in the smallest amounts: bitters. What is perhaps the first published definition of a cocktail, from The Balance and Columbian Repository in 1806, reads: “Cocktail is a stimulating liquor,

composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters . . . and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion, inasmuch as it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head.” “How cute is that?” proclaims Napa Distillery mixology specialist Britn Jones after reading the definition from a note saved on her phone. The twenty-something enjoys whiskey drinks and knows a thing or two about bitters, an essential ingredient in any proper

cocktail featuring the aged brown liquor. She even makes her own. “Bitters are basically comprised of a bittering agent, a flavoring agent, a slew of different herbs and botanicals, and a very, very highproof alcohol,” she says. Making bitters is not a simple DIY task. It involves infusing bittering agents like burdock root and other botanicals in a base alcohol (usually grain alcohol), then boiling the mixture down and straining it. Repeat that process a few times over a couple months, and the $20 price

tag for a 100 ml bottle of Bob’s bitters doesn’t seem too steep. Plus, Bob’s, from the U.K., makes the recipe from Abbott’s, the original bitters company from the turn of the century which ceased production in the 1950s. “That’s the original bitters called for in a Manhattan,” says Arthur Hartunian, owner of Napa Distillery. “Before Prohibition, there was a section of the bar dedicated to bitters,” he says. A reputable bar had a selection of at least 15 different flavors, but Prohibition killed off all but a handful of companies. The familiar Angostura Bitters survived because it was headquartered outside the United States, but changed its recipe three years ago to reduce production costs, says Hartunian, much to the dismay of cocktail aficionados. Only in recent years have artisanal bitters companies begun to rise again. Hartunian’s retail shop in Napa’s Oxbow Market carries over 300 varieties from around the world. “Resurgence of American craft spirits, I think, is driving the new cocktail scene,” he says. “That’s raising awareness of what cocktails can be. It’s not about drinking them—it’s about the experience of the drink.” The walls of eyedropper bottles at Hartunian’s Napa shop can be intimidating, but the tasting bar can help. A couple drops is all it takes to get the sense of what a particular bitter can do to a drink, and they are wildly different. Citrus bitters add a fruity essence; habañero bitters add an eye-popping zing. There are even frankincense bitters for a holiday flavor. But Hartunian is old-school with his favorite, choosing the ancient Abbott’s recipe as a staple. He’s even cooked with it. “I use bitters in pancake batter,” says Hartunian. “It adds a bit of an herbal flavor to it.” The fact that it’s an additive that can be used in cooking kept bitters legal during Prohibition. “Add zest and flavor to fruits, fruit salads, jellies, sherbets, etc.,” says Hartunian, reading from a bottle of Abbott’s from the era.

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S O N O MA CO U N T Y Bruno’s on Fourth American. $$-$$$. There’s real sophistication lurking in these upscale American comfort staples like flat-iron steak and fries, macaroni-ham casserole and stellar braised lamb shank. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Fri; dinner only, Sat; Sun, brunch and dinner. 1226 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.569.8222.

Casino Bar & Grill California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, serving up a changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations. Unpretentious, creative and affordable, Casino is a whispered-about landmark among locals in the know. Dinner nightly. 17000 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. 707.876.3185.

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Hearty, filling, very tasty. No glop or goop here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 816 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.526.0881.

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Zazu Cal-Euro. $$$. Perfectly executed dishes that sing with flavor. Zagat-rated with much of the produce from its own gardens. Dinner, Wed-Sun; brunch, Sun. 6770 McKinley St #150, Sebastopol. 707.523.4814.

Shige Sushi Japanese.

La Fondita Mexican. $.

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Risibisi Italian. $$-$$$. An oasis of urbanity that will transport you to New York, Paris even. The menu keeps freshly seasonal and changes weekly. Lunch and dinner daily. 154 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.766.7600.

Roadhouse. $$. Since 1859, serving straightforward roadhouse grub and Italian fare. Canned green beans, buffalo burgers, amazingly satisfying pies. The bar alone is worth a trip. Lunch and dinner daily. Stony Point and Roblar roads, Cotati. 707.795.4544.

American. $$$-$$$$. Refined and contemporary American menu with multicultural influence. Seafood and vegetables reign! Dinner daily; lunch, Fri-Sun. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330. An oasis of cool tucked away in the atmosphereless Doubletree Hotel complex. Reservations on the weekend a must. Lunch and dinner daily. 101 Golf Course Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0270.

Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

Papa’s Taverna Greek. $$. Satisfying food in riverside setting. Sun afternoons, Greek dancing. Lunch and dinner, Fri-Sun; lunch, Wed-Thurs. 5688 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma. 707.769.8545.

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124 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.2371.

La Gare French. $$$. Dine in an elegant atmosphere of Old World charm. Dinner, Wed-Sun 208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.4355. Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$. A taste of real Thailand in convivial atmosphere. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat.

$$$. The menu, which changes daily, is well-rounded with plenty of options, thanks in no small part to the fresh seafood bar. Dinner daily. 165 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.9430.

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.

Volpi’s Restaurant Italian. $$-$$$$. Festive atmosphere teams with great traditional Italian dishes at one of county’s oldest eateries. Accordion in the speakeasy if you’re lucky. Dinner daily.

Incredibly fresh seafood in incredibly relaxed setting overlooking bay. Lunch and dinner daily. (Cash only.) 350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.FISH.

Pier 15 American. $$. Fun,

Pine Cone Diner Eclectic. $$. Funky diner meets upscale bistro. Ambitious dishes, like cherry-wood-smoked pork loin with lavender gastrique, and steak au poivre with peppercorn brandy sauce are served in homey atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch daily. Closed Mon. 60 Fourth St, Pt Reyes. 415.663.1536. Pizzeria Picco Pizza. $-$$. The wood-fired oven keeps things cozy, and the organic ingredients and produce make it all tasty. Lunch and dinner,

Sat-Sun; dinner only, Mon-Fri. 316 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.8900.

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Poggio Italian. $$-$$$.

Popping Up

Robata Grill & Sushi Japanese. $$. Mmm. With thick slices of fresh sashimi, Robata knows how to do it. The rolls are big winners. Lunch, MonFri; dinner daily. 591 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.381.8400.

N A PA CO U N TY Celadon Global comfort food. $$. Relaxed sophistication in intimate neighborhood bistro setting by the creek. Superior wine list. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 500 Main St, Ste G, Napa. 707.254.9690.

Checkers California. $$. Perfect casual spot for dinner before the movie. Try the panéed chicken and butternut squash ravioli. Lunch and dinner daily. 1414 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9300.

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen Eclectic. $$-$$$. As comfortable as it sounds, with a rich and varied melting pot of a menu. Lunch and dinner daily. 1327 Railroad Ave, St Helena. 707.963.1200.

Cindy Pawlycyn’s Wood Grill & Wine Bar American. $$-$$$. Classic American fare that stays up on current mainstays like crispy pork belly, braised short ribs and crab roll but doesn’t skimp on the burger. Lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun. 641 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.0700.

The Monday night food scene in Sonoma County is really starting to pop. Not long after I made my way to Ramen Gaijin’s every-other-Mondaynight pop-up at Sebastopol’s Woodfour Brewing Co., I learned that Casino’s Mark Malicki (above) is opening a Monday-night pop-up at Thistle Meats in Petaluma on Sept. 8. While the menu is still in flux, he says he plans to do small plates. And lots of meat dishes. “The space really lends itself to that,” he said. Thistle Meats co-owner Molly Best wanted to do something with Malicki long before she opened her excellent butcher shop. Malicki has cooked at scores of Sonoma County restaurants but has scored a hit with his eclectic, highly seasonal menus he cooks in an the tiny kitchen at the back of Bodega’s Casino Bar and Grill. “Mark is incredibly inspired, and we’re really excited to be working with him,” she said. Malicki already buys his meat from Thistle so the pop-up is a natural. He also lives around the corner. The butcher shop is small, so space will be at a premium for the pop-up. The good news is that there will be seating around the shop’s beautiful butcher’s table. All told, there will be about 20 seats and probably two seatings. It’s BYOB for now, but depending on how things go Best says she might pursue a beer and wine license and see about involving local wineries. Thistle Meats, 160 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. 707.772.5442.—Stett Holbrook

French Laundry Definitive California Cuisine. $$$$. What else is there to say? Chef Thomas Keller’s institution is among the very best restuarants in the country. 6640 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.2380.

Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.

Gillwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1313 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.1788. Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun.

875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. 707.251.1900.

Zuzu Spanish tapas. $$. Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas in a lively rustic chic setting with a popular wine bar. Bite-sized Spanish and Latin American specialties include sizzling prawns, Spanish tortilla, and Brazilian style steamed mussels. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 829 Main St, Napa. 707.224.8555.

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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.

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SONOMA CO U N TY Bartholomew Park Winery A scenic locale for something that sounds like it belongs in a Henry James novel. Sauvignon Blanc and Cab are kings here. 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma. Open daily, 11am– 4:30pm. 707.935.9511.

Christopher Creek The tasting room is a small, woodpaneled anteroom stocked with bins of wine. There are no fountains, Italian tiles or anything not having to do directly with the business of sampling wines made on the premises. Chard and Cab shine. 641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm. 707.433.2001.

De Loach Vineyards In the 1970s, Cecil De Loach established this pioneering producer of Russian River Zinfandel and Pinot Noir par excellence.1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 707.526.9111.

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as a corporate giant, Fetzer retains its conscience about the earth, the grapes, the land and its wine. Chardonnay is what Fetzer does especially well. The winery also has a small deli and inn. 13601 Old River Road, Hopland. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 800.846.8637.

Gourmet au Bay Seafood takes to wine even better than water. Wine bar and retail shop offers flights served on custom wooden “surfboards,” artisan cheese and cracker plate, and liberal bring-your-own picnic policy. Cold crab cakes and sparkling wine at sunset on the bay? Sounds like a date. 913 Hwy. 1, Bodega. Wine surfing, $8. 707.875.9875.

artists for each release of often uncommon varietal wines. The wine gets drunk. The art goes on the gallery wall. Not so complicated. Count on the reds and plan to take a stroll down the informative “varietal walk” on the grounds. 14335 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen. Summer hours, Sunday–Thursday, 10am– 4:30pm; Friday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. 707.935.4515.

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Casual, airy space furnished in whitewashed country French theme, on the road to the coast. Sit down at long tables for tasting or have a picnic. Fogdog Pinot and Ovation Chardonnay will have you applauding. 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone. Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.874.1010.

La Crema Winery Stylish salon offers hip urbanites limited-release country cousins of the top-selling restaurant brand. Pop in for the Pinot, stay for the Syrah. 235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm. 707.431.9400.

Matrix Winery Taking over the former warren of Rabbit Ridge, Mazzocco Winery’s new spinoff promises (threatens?) “Wines to die for.” Pinot, Zin and Syrah are tragically good; bar stool seating and a relaxed vibe are pluses. 3291 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Tasting fee $5. 707.433.1911.

Roadhouse Winery Dudes abide at this casual, fun spot. Pinot, Zin, Grenache are hot. 240 Center St., Healdsburg. Daily 11am–7pm. 707.922.6362.

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Imagery Estate Winery Results from a 20-year collaboration between winemaker Joe Benziger and artist Bob Nugent. The concept: Commission unique artwork from contemporary

Brown Estate Vineyards (WC) A beautifully restored and converted stone and redwood barn is the winery and tasting room facility at Brown Estate. And the construction

of a 6,500-square-foot subterranean wine cave was completed in 2005. Visitors are currently limited to wine club members by appointment only. 3233 Sage Canyon Road, Napa. 707.963.2435.

Charles Krug Winery Founded 1861, and owned by the Peter Mondavi family since only 1943, Krug is among Napa’s most historic wineries. Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and reserve Cab in unassuming low building across from the original stone winery. Ask about the Johannesburger Riesling. 2800 Main St., St. Helena. Tasting daily, 10:30am to 5pm. Fees vary; complimentary for “Napa neighbors.” 707.967.2229.

Fantesca Estate & Winery (WC) Set on land that was the dowry gift when Charles Krug married in 1860, this estate winery specializing in Cab features a wine-aging cave built right into the side of Spring Mountain. 2920 Spring Mountain Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.968.9229.

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.

Patz & Hall In a Napa business park, this highlyregarded brand’s tasting room may look corporate-slick, but the spotlight is on the dirt farmers who make it all happen. Pinot and Chardonnay. 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste. A, Napa. Wednesday– Sunday, 10am–4pm. Seated tastings 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm. Tasting fee, $20–$40. 707.265.7700.

Peju Province Vineyards Talented staff, terrific food pairings and fantastic Cab. 8466 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Open daily, 10am–6pm. 707.963.3600.

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But it’s Hull’s mead—a fringe beverage often associated with Renaissance fairs and D&D enthusiasts and shunted to the end of the shelf next to the Manischewitz blackberry wine—that really defies stereotypes. Heidrun mead is dry, sparkles like Champagne and has terroir. Hull discovered “varietal,” flower-themed mead by chance. Restless as a geologist, he took a leave of absence and enrolled in a brewing apprenticeship. “I thought I was going to be a brewer,” Hull recalls, but during the first craft-beer boom in the 1990s, “everybody and his uncle was brewing.” On a whim, he tried making mead. When his supplier switched honey sources, he noticed that the mead had different characteristics. Today, he makes a changing lineup of meads, each from a different type of honey that he buys in 55-gallon drums directly from beekeepers. After commuting from Arcata to his major market in the Bay Area for 12 years, Hull moved the meadery to a former dairy in Point Reyes Station, where horticulturalist Jordan Thompson is establishing a bee forage for the estate mead. During a tour, Heidrun beekeeper Brad Albert showed off an abandoned honeycomb. Laden with honey, it’s as heavy as a brick. Albert explains that if the colony doesn’t feel their queen is pulling her weight, they may revolt. In the sunny, greenhouse tasting room, bee-friendly plants are offered for sale, and the bar is made from bee boxes and riddling racks. Unlike sweet, Ren fair mead, Heidrun meads are dry and made méthode champenoise style. “Our palate has come a long way since Medieval times,” says Hull. Served in a flute, Oregon Radish Blossom Mead ($25) has a sweet, honey aroma all right, but it’s light and sparkling. Oregon Meadowfoam Blossom Mead ($25) has a strawberry, cotton candy aroma and a roiling mousse, while the crisp, nutty Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Blossom Mead ($25) evokes apricot nectar. On familiar territory, California Orange Blossom Mead ($20) has a rich, blanc de noirs–style finish; Madras Carrot Blossom Mead ($20) reminds me of Jura white wine aged on flor, while Hull suggests patchouli. So there is something hippie about this place, after all. Heidrun Meadery, 11925 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. By appointment only, Monday–Friday. Tasting fee, $10; with tour, $15. 415.663.9122.

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onoma County is known for its posh wineries, natural beauty and upscale living. But in the midst of this affluence is Roseland, an urban, majority Latino unincorporated neighborhood just west of Santa Rosa. Socioeconomic indicators in the area lag far behind the rest of the county—and the country at large. In some parts of the neighborhood, the quality of life is lower than in Mississippi, the lowest ranked state in the country, according to data from the Social Science Research Council. This spring, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors received a 100-page report commissioned by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services titled A Portrait of Sonoma County that detailed this inequality. The report examined the health, access to education and living standards of different parts of the county. East Bennett Valley, for example, with a 90 percent white population, has a quality of life on par with the wealthiest in the nation. The area’s median yearly income is $68,967. In Roseland, median yearly income is $21,699, and nearly half of the adult population did not graduate from high school. A 2007 RAND study showed that 65 percent of the population of south Santa Rosa, including Roseland, is overweight or obese. These conditions can lead to a host of problems, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep disorders, depression and death. The good news is that there are efforts afoot to raise the standard of living in Roseland and break the cycle of poor health.

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visit to the Sarmiento family home, just south of Roseland Elementary School, used to include a soda. “Being a Latino family, you always want to offer someone a soft drink when they visit you,” says 32-yearold Alejandra Sarmiento. But then a doctor’s test changed everything. Sarmiento’s husband, Jose, 35, learned his cholesterol levels had reached a dangerous 260, leaving him at a high risk for heart disease. Sarmiento, who does all of the grocery shopping and cooking for her household, took a hard look at what her family of five consumed on a daily basis. “I didn’t want to get sick in the future,” Sarmiento says. “I don’t want to see my children get sick or have the same problems as their parents. I want to improve everything having to do with their health.” A founding member of the Roseland Roadrunners Parents Club, Sarmiento started taking regular weekend walks with her husband, who works long hours as a landscaper, and on weekdays with the rest of the Roadrunners.

BY LEILANI CLARK In March 2014, she started attending free nutrition classes, followed by a calorie-burning Zumba workout three days a week on the Roseland Elementary campus, where her two eldest children attend school. Taught by Promotoras de Salud / Health Promotors, who are trained as advocates and instructors in their own community, Sarmiento received tips on how incorporate exercise into a busy day, the different ways to get protein without meat (chia seed pudding, for example), and how one can of cola contains almost 10 teaspoons of sugar and how a bag of Takis contains enough sodium and fat to last all week. “You won’t find a soda in my house now, even as a remedy,” Sarmiento says with a laugh. Sarmiento also slashed the family’s red meat intake, replacing higher-fat proteins with lentils, garbanzos and seafood. Gone, too, were the weekend family trips to taco trucks, replaced by salads, fruits and vegetables prepared at home. Jose’s cholesterol level has dropped to 200, significantly lessening his chances of heart disease or stroke. Sarmiento has lost 10 pounds, and says she feels happier and more connected because of the camaraderie found at the energetic Zumba class, which attracts dozens of mainly Latina moms. Plans are in the works to add yoga, Pilates and cooking classes later this year. ) 18

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Roseland’s Alejandra Sarmiento, second from left, has helped put her family on a more healthful track with fresh food and exercise.

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umba and nutrition lessons arose from parent demand, says Teresa Lopez, community organizer and action trainer with St. Joseph Health systems. Lopez helps facilitate the classes, which are sponsored by St. Joseph, and cost only $2. She also recruits community members for an intensive community leadership training course run through her employer. “Last year, during a community forum, parents expressed frustration at the difficulties of exercising and eating healthy in their neighborhoods,” Lopez says. “They said they couldn’t afford the gym and they wanted more accessible exercise classes and nutritional lessons.” They were able to get classes off the ground quickly; the scaffolding already existed due to the Healthy Eating, Active Living Community Health Initiative (HEAL), with which St. Joseph is a partner. A project of the Community Activity and Nutrition Coalition of Sonoma County and funded by Kaiser Permanente, HEAL began in 2006 and runs through late 2014. The idea is to build a “sphere of influence” in Roseland, creating a “HEAL zone” where community members of all ages and economic backgrounds can access healthful foods and physical exercise with ease. HEAL has streamlined collaboration, communication and funding opportunities for a long list of partners: the Center for Wellbeing, Sonoma County Department of Health Services, the Redwood Empire Food Bank, community health clinics, Community Alliance of Farmers, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, Community Action Partnership, Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Food Outlet Project and the Roseland School District. All are united by one goal: to make Roseland a healthful place to live and work.

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NO MORE TATER TOTS Hortencia Garcia, food service manager at Roseland Elementary, prepares

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Jessica Peterson, a community grant coordinator at the district. Peterson works closely with staff and administration to create a “culture of wellness” for the district’s 2,727 students. Lack of transportation and financial resources bind many residents to their neighborhood, says Peterson. Some kids have never traveled to Howarth Park or Spring Lake, only a few miles away. Families are therefore dependent on the local schools, markets, streets and parks to provide exercise, education, nourishment and entertainment. But, as Portrait of Sonoma County points out, Roseland lacks open space and parks. In other words, the “built environment,” as public health officials define it, has everything to do with the health of a community. Peterson points to Bayer Farm, a six-acre community farm and neighborhood park just a block from Sheppard Elementary, as one of the great HEAL zone successes. Built in a collaboration between Landpaths and Santa Rosa Parks

and Recreation Department, the farm offers gardening and cooking classes and the opportunity grow organic foods. “We can make systemic changes in the neighborhood,” says Peterson, emphasizing the long-term goals of HEAL. The biggest shifts in nutrition and exercise have occurred in the elementary schools, the target of the first phase of HEAL. Concerns rose when a 2010–11 sampling of 266 kindergarten, second- and fifth-grade students at Roseland and Sheppard Elementary revealed that 34 percent of the students were obese and 25 percent overweight. Thirtynine percent of the students were at a healthy weight. In response, the school district contracted with Oakland-based Revolution Foods to be the new lunch provider. The school meal service provides lunches made from whole, non-GMO, organic and, when possible, local ingredients. Every meal comes with a fruit and a vegetable. “It was a big change for our

students,” says Alicia Vega, the district’s food manager. The first year, kids refused to eat the food. Most of the organic Granny Smith apples ended up in the trash. But participation has improved dramatically since then, says Vega. The next step was getting kids to eat in the morning. Before the roll-out of what’s called “universal breakfast,” just 6 percent of the students were eating breakfast at school. Now, with milk, cereal, hard-boiled eggs and fruit brought to classrooms by “breakfast ambassadors,” about 96 percent of kids are eating a nutritious breakfast district-wide, says Vega. Other changes include the “Yummy Curriculum” taught by nursing students from Sonoma State University. A program called “Harvest of the Month” is one of the biggest hits. Once a month, each elementary classroom receives a delivery of fresh fruits or vegetables from local farms like Bloomfield Organics in Valley Ford and Stony Point Strawberries

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he data isn’t yet clear, but preliminary 2012–13 body-mass measurements

at Roseland elementary show a decrease in obese and overweight students. But it’s not possible to form absolute conclusions from the data yet because of differences in sample sizes and methodology. What is clear is that kids like Jesus and Daisy Sarmiento are benefiting in two ways: they get good nutrition at school, along with chances for exercise; and at home, their mom Alejandra Sarmiento reinforces the knowledge by modeling healthy living herself. Some parents have not gotten on board. Hortencia Garcia manages the kitchen at Roseland elementary. She says she still sometimes sees people buying lard-laden tamales for breakfast, for their kids and for themselves, from mobile food vendors parked just outside the school limits. A county ordinance passed in 2009 prohibits vending within 500 foot of any school property, but it’s been difficult to enforce the rule. And the vendors keep coming. But go to a Zumba class at Roseland elementary and you’ll see the success stories. One woman’s depression is gone. Another has lower insulin levels. And many of the women have dropped a few pounds. You’ll see that Alejandra Sarmiento has become a community leader. Recently, she was recruited for a five-day neighborhood leadership training class through St. Joseph’s. Sarmiento got a crash course in social justice, community organizing and outreach. She learned about the relationship between governmental policy and the health of communities and strategic planning. She’s excited to go to neighborhood stores as a Healthy Food Project representative, where, for a stipend, she’ll promote marketing and product-placement. Sarmiento says the training, the nutrition classes and, yes, even the Zumba sessions, have given her a voice. “I didn’t feel empowered before,” she says. “I felt embarrassed and unsure of myself. But now I feel able to make change.”

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in Petaluma. The kit contains enough of that month’s selection, of say, strawberries, kale, cabbage or multicolored carrots for 32 kids to taste. It’s rounded out with farmer profiles, a nutritional and historical factsheet and a newsletter for the parents. Harvest literature and recipes are also posted in local markets, part of a HEAL zone’s Healthy Food Outlet. Developed by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), the harvest kits are subsidized and given out free to schools where more than 50 percent of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. In Roseland, more than 90 percent of the students qualify. “The kids in Roseland have the greatest health risks by far having to do with where they live,” says Heather Granahan, regional food systems manager for CAFF’s North Coast office. “Schools have a huge role in establishing eating habits with kids. According to research scientists at Kaiser, it’s key that kids have peer-support for eating healthier foods.” If student response to the kits is a clue, then the peer support is happening. “We’ve had kids fighting over the leftover kale,” says Granahan. “We’ve had reports from parents about students asking for better food at their house. We’re trying to have a ripple effect here.” Physical activity on campuses has increased with “active recess,” where a trained coach runs kids through fun, genderneutral games like celebrity tag to get them moving. The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition sponsors a walking school bus and family bicycle workshops. Plus, instructors like Garret Cuneo, who teaches fourth grade at Roseland Elementary, are doing their part. Cuneo’s class does a 30-minute workout routine in the morning before class starts. “There’s a very tangible difference in their attitudes and performance after the workout,” Cuneo says via email. “They’re more alert and responsive.”

That feeling you get when you find a great booth at your favorite summer festival, is the best way to describe a visit to Native Riders. From custom made leather clothing dripping in fringe to colorful feather accessories, the store feels like a rare journey back to a time when quality and originality matters. The experience continues with every new treasure you discover. There’s leather hides, turquoise and silver jewelry, Tandy products, craft findings, bohemian clothing, sage, sweetgrass, incense, Panama hats, hand-crafted knives, Mountain T-shirts, custom leather belts and Native American art. The list could go on and on but suffice to say, this is definitely the most enjoyable place to shop for yourself or buy that unique gift for that special person. They’re enviro-conscious too! Between the nostalgic tunes playing and the friendly faces, it just doesn’t get better than Native Riders. They making going local so easy. Enjoy!

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INDIE ICON Calvin Johnson, left, says his hometown of Olympia, Wash., is a hive of progressive musicians.

Keep the Beat

Exploring Calvin Johnson’s understated influence as a DIY songwriter and producer BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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alvin Johnson isn’t exactly a household name, though his impact on underground indie rock is undeniable. Johnson is a singer, songwriter, producer and label owner whose do-it-yourself ethic has become the standard for musicians and labels alike. His 30-plus years making and sharing music has influenced countless more wellknown artists, though Johnson

remains modest in his work and inspired by the music. This week, Johnson’s band the Hive Dwellers make their Santa Rosa debut when they play the Arlene Francis Center. Johnson is known for his distinct droning vocals and playful lo-fi indie pop in bands like Beat Happening and the Halo Benders. He’s also the founder and head of K Records and Dub Narcotic recording studio, making him a one-man enterprise of independent music. “One of the things I try to live by

is ‘Where’s the passion?’ It needs to be there,” says Johnson, speaking by phone from K Records headquarters in Olympia, Wash. Johnson first discovered his own passion for music as a young man living in Olympia. He was exposed to an array of independent and progressive music while volunteering at the local community radio station in 1977, and soon he was writing for fanzines and booking local shows. Olympia is a small town, smaller than Novato, yet it’s musical

culture is on par with other northwest hubs like Seattle and Portland. “People just stay home and work on their stuff,” says Johnson. “Just about every night there’s a show somewhere. It’s a little bit overwhelming.” In 1982, Johnson founded his first band, Beat Happening, as well as his label, K Records. While other pioneering labels like Sub Pop Records grew to near majorlabel status, Johnson has kept K Records small by design, keeping his passion focused on that shared experience of discovering and celebrating great music. “I’m still very excited about music—seeing people expressing themselves and inspiring others with what’s in their heart,” explains Johnson. Since 1993, Johnson has also worked as a recording producer at his Dub Narcotic Studios, and though the majority of acts he works with are local musicians, breakout indie bands like Built to Spill and Modest Mouse have spent time in the studio. In one form or another, Johnson has contributed to a few hundred albums throughout his career. The Hive Dwellers formed in 2009, after Johnson spent a decade playing and recording largely as a solo artist. At first, the project was a conglomeration between him and an assortment of friends playing around, and the band’s debut album reflects that cacophony. But for the last few years, the band has evolved a set lineup, and this year the group released its sophomore LP, Moanin’. Johnson describes the follow-up as both “a lot more immediate and more spontaneous,” and he’s more than ready to finally bring the band’s new material to the North Bay. The Hive Dwellers play with Devon Williams, Secret Cat and the Caprisons on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 8pm. $8. 707.528.3009.

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Oscar Wilde’s seldom-performed play is a gem BY DAVID TEMPLETON

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he vast majority of theatergoers, if they have ever seen a play by Oscar Wilde, have probably seen The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the funniest plays ever written. One might be excused for assuming that all of his plays are like that. But one would be wrong.

Take, for example, An Ideal Husband, now playing at Marin Shakespeare Co. in San Rafael. Crisply directed by Robert Currier, Wilde’s cleverly plotted social critique is riveting, packed with philosophical questions and imbued with an escalating sense of tension that is balanced beautifully by the frequently funny remarks of its characters. A fusion of drawing-

room comedy and political thriller, the play was thought by many to be superior to Earnest, and yet it’s rarely performed. Thankfully, Marin Shakespeare— celebrating its 25th anniversary this season—has a reputation for resurrecting forgotten gems. Though An Ideal Husband will likely be eclipsed in audience attendance by the far-betterknown Romeo and Juliet (a lovely staging of which runs in repertory through the end of September), Wilde’s lesser-known play is so brilliantly acted it deserves full houses. Sir Robert Chiltern (Nick Sholley) is a well-regarded politician, known far and wide for his unflinchingly decency, traits that first attracted his devoted wife, the equally unwavering Lady Chiltern (Marcia Pizzo). During a party at the Chilterns’, attended by Sir Robert’s hedonistic bachelor friend Lord Goring (Darren Bridgett), Sir Robert is stunned when a beautiful visitor to London, the mysterious Mrs. Cheverley (Cat Thompson), tells him she has a letter proving he once sold secret government information for money. If he does not agree to make a speech in the House of Commons supporting a fraudulent scheme to build a canal in Argentina (a scheme that will add to Mrs. Cherverley’s fortune), she will publish the letter, destroying Sir Robert’s reputation. Unfolding over the next 24 hours, the play is crammed with twists and turns, surprises, revelations, misunderstandings and thwarted plans. But unlike Earnest, in which all the plotting adds up to little more than a good time, An Ideal Husband has plenty to say about how we judge our leaders, our neighbors and ourselves. The cast is sensational, dropping delicious one-liners while moving the taught tale through to its deeply satisfying conclusion. Rating (out of 5): ‘An Ideal Husband’ runs Friday– Sunday through Sept. 27 at Forest Meadows Amphitheater at Dominican University. 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael. Showtimes vary. $12–$35. 415.499.4488.

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Beverly had been a chorus girl on an unnamed studio lot, here set up for a supposed audition, which turned into a night of pink Champagne and a quick, harsh loss of virginity on the proverbial casting couch. The twenty-ish Dakota Fanning looks pearl-pink, wearing what you could call a blonde Bettie Page cut, and her cool, lazy half-smile softens the movie’s rough patches. As Beverly, she assumes she’s been used and dropped by the fading star, but he returns to declare his love and to make amends. The open question in The Last of Robin Hood is how much Beverly’s mother connived in the affair. Florence Aadland was a stage mother, a dancer whose career ended after a drunken auto accident. Played by Susan Sarandon, her big eyes magnified by cat’s-eye specs, Florence comes across as a shrewd if only half-bright person who wanted her daughter to hit the big-time but hadn’t thought through the possible consequences. Those old enough to be entertained by Errol Flynn in a swashbuckler may feel Kline, showing a glimmer of the real Flynn, honors the memory. He arranges himself like an old-time star, favoring his profile, sitting with the sunlight behind him, restraining his wattles with an ascot. The film, however, is straightjacketed by copyrights and a low budget. Turns out that Flynn’s work can’t be discussed except in terms of the public-domain hero of Sherwood Forrest, so in the end this Robin Hood feels as though it’s stitched together with tabloid front pages and overnarration.

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BAND OF ONE Walt McClements

says pairing down his sound can be inspiring.

Lone Star Lonesome Leash and the power of limitations

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

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ongwriter and multiinstrumentalist Walt McClements has been playing music as long as he can remember. He’s known for his work in folk and blues acts like Dark Dark Dark and Hurray for the Riff Raff, and for the last few years he’s honed his songwriting under his solo moniker Lonesome Leash.

This week Lonesome Leash performs at the new Aubergine. Growing up in North Carolina in a musical family—his dad was a piano player—McClements learned to play a progression of instruments from banjo to saxophone. After high school, he traveled around the country before settling in New Orleans 10 years ago. Recently, he picked up again, moving to Los Angeles. “It’s an extremely livable city,”

says McClements over the phone from L.A. “ There’s a lot of good people here. It’s not all glitz and glamor.” Moving on to the subject of his music, McClements shares how he went from ensemble player to songwriter. “About four or five years ago, I started to get a little too busy with bands and touring schedules, trying to balance a lot of projects,” says McClements. “And I was working with bands that had seven or eight pieces. That takes a lot of time, and there came a point where I had the desire to work and perform without having to make a production out of it.” McClements started writing earnestly with his large brass band, Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship?, though the rhetorical nature of the band’s name began to spark questions in his own mind. “I asked myself, ‘Do I care about writing good songs, or do I just phone it in with layered orchestrations?’” says McClements. “Part of my desire for this project is to get down to a smaller palette and see how that inspires me. Limitations can be powerful to work with.” With that focus in mind, Lonesome Leash was born. “At first it was just a drum machine and accordion,” says McClements, “but the drum machine got fired.” Live drums offer a more organic set-up, and McClements’ sonorous squeezebox and expressive vocals create a lush soundscape within the modest instrumentation. Last month, Lonesome Leash released a new single, “The Night Was Old,” a rousing song McClements also calls “more direct and earnest than I’m used to.” The song is a perfect stepping off point for new listeners, heralding the cathartic sound Lonesome Leash is working toward on his full-length release, slated for early 2015. Lonesome Leash play with the Crux, the Devils Train and Heather Van Cleve Sept. 5, at Aubergine, 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 7pm. 707.829.2722.

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Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Sean Ardoin & Zydecool, Jeffrey Broussard and others headline this all-day event. Sep 6, 11:30am. $22-$25. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol.

Platinum-selling singer and songwriter appears. Sep 7, 8pm. $27-$32. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Matt Costa with Tom Curren High Line Festival of Surfing closing-night concert features the beach bum songwriters. Sep 6, 10pm. $20-$25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

NAPA COUNTY Sierra Leone Refugee AllStars The band’s passionate songs and spirited performances are shining examples of music’s uplifting power. Sep 8, 8pm. $18-$25. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Sep 3, Chamber Music. Sep 4, Celtic Night. Sep 5, Bear’s Belly. Sep 6, Beatles sing-along. Sep 7, 2pm, Brulee. Sep 10, open jazz jam. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060. Sep 5, Drums for Solar. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Aubergine Sep 5, the Crux with Lonesome Leash. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

BR Cohn Winery Sep 6, 6pm, the Creak. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen. 707.938.4064.

Brixx Pizzeria Sep 6, the Hots. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.766.8162.

Charles M Schulz Museum Sep 4, SF Opera Season Preview. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

D’Argenzio Winery Sep 4, Amphora. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.280.4658.

Flamingo Lounge Sep 5, the Butlers. Sep 6, the Mashtones. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

Forchetta / Bastoni Sep 4, Granular. 6948 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.9500.

Friar Tuck’s Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.792.9847.

Gaia’s Garden First Sunday of every month, jazz jam. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Green Music Center Sep 9, Pepe Aguilar. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

HopMonk Sebastopol Sep 4, Bada Boom Sideshow. Sep 5, Five A.M. Sep 6, Malfunkshun. Sep 8, Soulmedic. Tues, open mic night. Wed, Brainstorm EDM show. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Sep 5, the Hellhounds. Sep 6, Loosely Covered. Sep 7, Matt Bolton. Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Sep 6, Sylvia Cuenca Trio with Gaea Schell and Aaron Cohen. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jack London State Park Sep 5-6, Broadway Under the Stars Gala Celebration. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216.

Jasper O’Farrell’s Sep 5, Nothing to Lose. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.

KRSH Sep 4, the Bootleg Honeys. 3565 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.588.9999.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette Sep 8, Shakey Graves. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Lagunitas Tap Room Sep 3, the Barren Vines. Sep 4, the Rivereens. Sep 5, the Machiavelvets. Sep 6, the Sting Rays. Sep 7, Secret Town. Sep 10, Doug Adamz. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Station Sep 4, Susan Sutton Jazz Piano. Sep 6, Yancy Taylor Trio. Sep 7, open mic. Sep 10, Wild Janie Roberts. Mon, Gypsy Cafe. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Sep 5, Sonoma Mountain Band. Sep 9, Dan Martin & Noma Rocksteady. Sun, Vanguard Jazz Ensemble. Wed, trivia night. Second Tuesday of every month, open mic. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Occidental Center for the Arts Sep 5, Laura Love & Big Bad Gina. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Phoenix Theater Sep 6, the Iron Heart. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. Wed, 6pm, Jazz jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Red’s Apple Roadhouse Sep 3, Marcus Owens. Sep 5, T-n T. 4550 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.861.9338.

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Sep 5, the Cherry Pickers. Sep 6, John Roy Zat & Company. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Sebastiani Theatre Sep 4, Sarah Summers. 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

One of the godfathers of grunge is back, but it’s not your fault if the name doesn’t ring a bell. Malfunkshun started in Seattle in 1980. They’re connected to many of the hugely successful acts that broke out to national stardom from the scene in the ’90s, like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, but never really made it to the top. Now, 34 years later, with a retooled lineup, the band is back on the road with new tunes and old favorites. In the interim, the band has had a wild ride. Of the two founding members, one, singer Andy Wood, found success singing with Mother Love Bone before dying of a drug overdose in 1990. Kevin Wood, the founding guitarist, restarted the group in 2006 after a documentary about Wood toured film festivals the previous year. The voice of Malfunkshun these days is former Blacklist Union and L.A. Guns frontman Tony West, whose style lands somewhere between Axl Rose and Steven Tyler. The familiar grunge sound is tinged with a metal edge in their live shows these days, and earplugs are a good idea, no matter how uncool those bright orange plugs may look under blacklight. Malfunkshun play Saturday, Sept. 6, at HopMonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 8pm. $12. 707.829.7300.—Nicolas Grizzle

Sep 5, Melvin Seals and JGB Band. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.

Twin Oaks Tavern Sep 3, Biscuits and Gravy. Sep 4, Gypsy Jazz Caravan. Sep 5, Crazy Famous. Sep 6, David Luning Band. Sep 7, Blues and BBQ with the Blues Defenders. Sep 10, Country Jam with Kevin Russell. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip Sep 5, Undercover Band. Sep 6, Thrive. Sep 7, 12pm, backyard boogie. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Sep 6, the Sun Kings. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.

The Butlers

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The Mashtones soul, rock, pop

Reckless in Vegas rock

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The Daniel Castro Band blues

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Rebel Yell greatest 80s hits

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Wed, Sep 3 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 10:15am– SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE 12:40pm Youth and Family 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7-10pm SINGLES & PAIRS Square Dance Club Thur, Sep 4 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7:15-10pm CIRCLES N’ SQUARES Square Dance Club Fri, Sep 5 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 7-11pm DJ Steve Luther hosts a WEST COAST SWING PARTY Sat, Sep 6 8:30–9:30am JAZZERCISE 5–11pm Cathi Irwin NBCDS Memorial Dance Sun, Sep 7 8:30–9:30am JAZZERCISE 5–9:30pm STEVE LUTHER DJ COUNTRY WESTERN LESSONS AND DANCING Mon, Sep 8 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7–9:30pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Tue, Sep 2 8:45–9:45am JAZZERCISE with PATTI JOHNSON 5:45-6:45pm REGULAR JAZZERCISE 7:30–9pm AFRICAN AND WORLD MUSIC & DANCE

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Zodiacs Sep 3, the Cherry Pickers. Sep 4, Goopsteppa. Sep 5, Levi Lloyd & the 501 Band. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre Sep 5, Junk Parlor and Baby Seal Club. Sep 7, 4pm, Frederica von Stade, Joe Bloom and youth from YMCO. Sep 10, Throckmorton Community Chorus. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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George’s Nightclub Sep 5, the Zins. Sep 10, Sound Kitchen. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

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Sep 5, Sara Lane and friends. Sun, Mexican Banda. Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. Sat, DJ Night. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

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Fri, Flaunt Fridays with DJ Stevie B. Sat, This Is the Remix with Will Styles. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.782.0592.

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Music ( 27 Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Bar First Sunday of every month, 5pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. 1535 South Novato Blvd, Novato. 415.878.4977.

HopMonk Novato Sep 5, Craig Caffall Band. Sep 6, AZ/DZ. Sep 7, 5pm, New Monsoon. Wed, Open Mic. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

19 Broadway Club Sep 3, Jamie Clark Band. Sep 4, Equipto. Sep 6, Dogon Lights. Sep 7, Elvis Johnson blues jam. Sep 9, Tam Valley All Stars. Sep 10, Jeff Subaru Band. Mon, 9pm, open mic. First Friday of every month, First Fridays Reggae. First Sunday of every month, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar

Join us as we host a celebration to unveil “Fresh Coat”, an installation of graffiti art from 13 prominent urban artists. Festivities will include a Delta Rae concert (4:00 p.m.), Bay Area food trucks and JRV wine. Live and silent auctions will benefit UNICEF’s “Art in a Box” program. September 27, 2014 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. $25 per person (parking, admission, concert) For more information, call 707-254-8673 1 Kirkland Ranch Road (across from Chardonnay Golf Club), Napa Valley www.jamiesonranch.com/Events/Graffiti

Mon, Kimrea and Dreamdogs. Tues, open mic. Fri, Michael Aragon Quartet. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Sep 3, Robin DuBois. Sep 4, Bob Gordon and the UFOs. Sep 9, James Moseley. Sep 10, Dale Polissar Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

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

Sweetwater Music Hall Sep 3, Sandi Thom. Sep 5, DJ Keala Kennelly. Sep 9, Jason Crosby, James Nash and friends. Sep 10, Jeffrey Marshall and the Foundation. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Fri, 4:20 Happy Hour with live music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

Town Center Corte Madera Sep 7, David Correa and Cascada. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.

NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards Sep 6, Steel Jam. Sep 7, Jazz Mirage. 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.

City Winery Napa Sep 3, Patrick Sweany. Sep 5, Napa Nights featuring D-Lo and Sanho the Indian. Sep 6, Sean Hayes. Sep 7, George Komsky. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Sep 4, Ralph Woodson. Sep 5, the Charles Wheal Band. Sep 6, Mutha Cover Band. Sun, DJ Aurelio. Wed, open mic. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Hydro Grill Sun, 7pm, Swing Seven. First Saturday of every month, Always Elvis. Fri, Sat, blues. 1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9777.

Silo’s Sep 4, Syria T Berry. Sep 5, Steve Sage and friends. Sep 6, Greg Johnson & Glass Brick Boulevard. Sep 7, Alvon Johnson. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Sep 3, Trio Solea. Sep 4, the Gentlemen of Jazz. Sep 5, Fundz Jazz. Sep 6, the Hellhounds. Sep 7, Justin & David. Sep 10, Bob Castell Blanch. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Sep 3, the Weissmen. Sep 4, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack. Sep 5, the Camel Tones. Sep 6, Chrome Johnson. Sep 7, the Devil Shakes. Sep 9, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Sep 10, Silver Dollar Soul Snap. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

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California State Parks Presents

Simon Costa. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Second Wednesday of every month, Acoustic Guitar Showcase. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

Sep 5, Henry Salvia. Sep 7, 4pm, the Subdudes. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Mon, Blue Monday Jam Session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito.

Sausalito Seahorse Sep 4, Pamela Joy & the Judy Hall Quartet. Sep 5, Beautiful Losers with Revolver. Sep 6, Cojunto Karabali. Sep 7, Orquesta la Moderna. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

Sleeping Lady Sep 7, Todos Santos. Sep 9, Rattlebox. Sun, 2pm, Irish music. Mon, open mic with

San Francisco’s City Guide

Shiny Toy Guns Pioneering synth-pop band showcase their defining electronic intensity. Sept. 4 at Great American Music Hall.

The Dramatics The dynamic vocals and soulful music of the group are still going strong 40 years on. Sept. 5–6 at Yoshi’s S.F.

Dita Von Teese America’s premier burlesque performer returns for a musical revue full of glitz and glamou. Sept. 7–8 at the Fillmore.

The Rentals Punk-rock outfit led by ex-Weezer member Matt Sharp plays from new album, “Lost in Alphaville.” Sept. 8 at Slim’s.

Earth Immensely loud Seattle metal band is the leading purveyor of minimalist drone post-rock. Sept. 10 at Bottom of the Hill.

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Arts Events Galleries RECEPTIONS Sep 4 Gallery Bergelli, “Endless Summer,” four artists convey the summer heat, expressed through hot hues and fluorescent palettes. 6pm. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454.

Sep 5 Calabi Gallery, “Beyond Borders,” art made outside the US, by foreign born artists working in the US, and any artists working outside of the mainstream. 5pm. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. 707.781.7070. Gallery One, “Something Bold,” anniversary exhibit features mixed-media from several artists. 5pm. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277. Guerneville Library, “Library Art Show,” 3pm. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Sep 6 MINE Art Gallery, “Early Fall 2014: New Works Worth Seeing,” presenting the latest from a bevy of local talent. 6pm. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Quercia Gallery, “Infinite,” new minimalist and atmospheric paintings by Rob Quercia focus on boundless horizons and perpetual light. 3pm. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243. Seager Gray Gallery, “Time is...” displays the art of Chris Gwaltney at the new gallery location. 6pm. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

SONOMA COUNTY ARThouse Gallery Through Sep 30, “Harvest Heaven,” Sonoma County artists celebrate the grape harvest. 13758 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen. 707.935.3513.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Sep 29, “Incessant Beauty,” Artist Ben Lastufka’s haunting paintings and mixed media works explore the themes of generation, erosion and regeneration. 322 Healdsburg Ave, Second Floor, Healdsburg. Thurs-Sun, 1pm to 5:30pm and by appointment. 707.695.1011.

Chroma Gallery Through Sep 23, “Raptors Live,” features the art of bird activist/artist Jonqui Albin, with weekly classes, demonstrations and performance art. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through Sep 14, “David Meirik Exhibit,” the artist revels in juxtaposition in his mixedmaterials artwork. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Finley Community Center Through Sep 12, “Art Quilts,” presented by Santa Rosa Quilt Guild. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Fulton X Gallery Through Sep 28, “Human/ Nature,” artist Michael Francis Ramos explores our relationship to nature in this solo show, along with a juried exhibition. 1200 River Rd, Fulton.

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9048 Graton Rd, Graton. TuesSun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

Hammerfriar Gallery Through Sep 7, “Cry, Love Life” exhibits artist Jenny Honnert Abell’s playful collage work. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Sep 14, “Clay & Glass,” exhibits the works of artists Bill Abright, Terry Ow-Wing and many others. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Sep 28, “Our Countryside,” watercolor exhibit shows in Heron Hall. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Petaluma Arts Center Through Sep 14, “(n) Collage,” new works in mixed-media collage art. 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.

Redwood Cafe Through Sep 16, “August Exhibit,” paintings by Christine Kierstead and Carole Barlas, with photos by Rita Salluzzi and sculptures by Rick Butler. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through Sep 7, “Showin’ on the River,” exhibits more than 40 artists work in a juried show. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Sebastopol Gallery Through Sep 27, “Form and Color,” explorations by ceramicist Chris Boyd and painter Paula Matzinger. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

Through Sep 30, “Raw,” latest works by Jennifer Hirshfield, CK Itamura and Alejandro Salazar in their raw studio form. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Open Sat, 12 to 5, and by appointment. 707.332.1212.

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Graton Gallery

Upstairs Art Gallery

Through Sep 21, “Teachers and Influences,” featuring paintings by Sandra Rubin alongside works by artists who have influenced and inspired her.

Sep 4-25, “Textures In Landscape,” Daniele Todaro’s prints capture Sonoma County’s beauty and grandeur. 306 Center Ave, Healdsburg.

Through Sep 11, “New Works by Molly Perez,” displaying expressive images from the Sonoma County artist. 102 Matheson St, Headlsburg. 11 to 6, daily 707.433.2393.

‘TWIST’ MINE Gallery in Fairfax shows work by Hwei-Li Tsao (above), Judith Miller, Richard Dieterich, Brian Evjenth and Jean Capron through Oct. 19. See Receptions, this page. Sun-Thurs, 10 to 6; Fri-Sat, 10 to 9. 707.431.4214.

MARIN COUNTY Black Mountain Artisans Through Sep 14, “Contemporary Hooked Rugs Show,” featuring rugs by Laura Pierce, internationally known rug hooking artist and teacher. 11245 Main St, Point Reyes Station. Thurs-Mon 707.762.2595.

by Marin County’s BayWood artists. Through Sep 28, “West Marin Views,” the photos of Art Rogers. 1 Bear Valley Rd, Pt Reyes Station. 415.464.5125.

NAPA COUNTY Dennis Rae Fine Art Through Sep 7, “Sensations,” mixed-media works by Edward Barrett, Francesco Cafiso, Lars Johnson and others. 1359 Main St, St Helena. Daily, 10am-6pm. 707.963.3350.

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Through Sep 14, “The Box Show,” annual exhibit features 150 artists creations from a plain wood box. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Through Sep 28, “Ones and Zeros,” group exhibition explores the digital age and the impact of new media on present-day culture. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm. 707.226.5991.

Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Sep 6, “Fall Rental Show,” original works from MSA members may be rented. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11am to 4pm; Sat-Sun, noon to 4pm. 415.454.9561.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Sep 25, “Capturing Light,” juried photography show features dramatic images showcasing the power of illumination. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Napa Valley Museum Through Sep 14, “Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper,” exhibiting nearly 50 years of Thiebaud’s work and reflecting his passion for art education. Through Sep 28, “By Nature,” photographer Michael Schaer displays black-and-white shots of vistas and landscapes from the Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe regions. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

Comedy

Red Barn Gallery

Larry ‘Bubbles’ Brown

Through Sep 30, “Point Reyes Wild,” an exhibition and sale of landscape paintings of Point Reyes National Seashore

Juan Carlos hosts a night of laughs with Brown and others. Sep 6, 8pm. $10. Christy’s on the Square, 96

Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, 707.528.8565.

Gabriel Iglesias The superstar standup comedian brings a mix of personal storytelling, parodies and sound effects for a night of laughs. Sep 5, 7:30pm. $30$60. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

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

Dance African Dance & Drum Workshop Led by Sandor Diabankouezi, world-class Congolese master drummer. Sep 10, 6pm. $15$25. Finnish American Home Association. 191 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.

White Barn Sep 6, 6:30pm, Tom Montgomery and MonTango, enjoy tango in Napa Valley when Montgomery and the ensemble perform. $30. 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St Helena 707.251.8715.

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Art in the Park Annual event brings artists from Petaluma and beyond for a weekend long event. Sep 6-7. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South and D Street, Petaluma.

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21st annual event boasts tastings from notable valley chefs, dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Bobby Joe Russell Band. Sep 6, 5pm. $125. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St Helena, 707.967.3993.

Hawaiian Luau Hawaiian entertainment and food are on hand for the luau, and benefit the park. Sep 6, 5:30pm. $10-$25. Penngrove Community Park, 11800 Main St, Penngrove.

Two-day celebration of surfing through films, photography, all music, evening concerts and more. Sep 5-6. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

PEF Bash 2014

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Petaluma

Sep 3, 8:30am. Bodega Head, East Shore Road, Bodega Bay. Look for early fall migrants, as well as a wide variety of our familiar county birds. Sep 6, 8am. Ragle Ranch Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol.

Stephanie Salva and the Thugz play this benefit event that also includes a $10 spaghetti feed and silent auction. Sep 6, 5pm. Free. Graton Community Club, 8996 Graton Rd, Graton, 707.623.7732.

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A special live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space. Sun, Sep 7, 3pm. $10-$20. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall 2001, 1502 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.

Orion Strong Birthday Celebration & Leukemia Fundraiser

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Petaluma Educational Foundation’s biggest party of the year opens with a cocktail reception, live auction dinner and the Beat Street band playing a plethora of hits to dance the night away to. Sep 6, 6pm. $175. MidTown Lounge, 901 Linderg Lane, Petaluma.

PianoFight’s Roughin’ It III One-night-only performance

French Garden Farm Tour Join Dan Smith for practical tips on growing your own garden. First Sat of every month. Free. French Garden Farm, 11031 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

Garden Tour Sep 7. Free. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557.

Marin Moonshiners Hike Monthly three-mile hike to experience sunset, moonrise, picnic and spectacular views. Pack your own picnic. Second Tues monthly at 7:30. $15. Pelican Inn, 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach, RSVP, 415.331.0100.

Nature Night Summer Campout

Lynch, plays for one night only. Sep 10, 7pm. $10. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.528.4222.

Pocket Full of Soul Benefit event screens definitive documentary on the harmonica, followed by live performance by Mark Hummel and friends. Sep 10, 7:30pm. $30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Searching for Sugar Man Documentary screens as part of the Rock Cinema Series. Sep 10, 7pm. $5. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.226.7372.

Song of the New Earth A lyrical documentary about one man’s quest to integrate modern science and ancient mysticism. Sep 8, 7pm. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Wine & Movie Night Inconceivably brilliant movie “The Princess Bride� plays while you sip on Cosentino wines and savor custom chocolates and, of course, popcorn. Sep 5, 8pm. $17$21. Cosentino Winery, 7415 St Helena Hwy, Yountville, 707.944.1220.

Food & Drink Beer in the Plaza

Led by Bohemia docents. Registration is required. Through Sep 7. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

Thirty five breweries, local food and music by the Soulshine Blues Band. Sep 6, 2pm. $10-$30. Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg.

Super Harvest Full Moon Walk

Blues, Brews & BBQ

An illuminating walk. Sep 8, 7pm. $25. Quarryhill Botanical Gardens, Highway 12, Glen Ellen, 707.996.3166.

Wild Work Days Rediscover a reciprocal relationship with nature. First Thurs of every month, 1pm. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557.

Prix fixe dinner with chef Gator Thompson and Abita Brewery. Sep 9, 7pm. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Chardonnay & Croquet Friendly croquet tournament is matched by Chardonnay and followed by gourmet buffet lunch. Sun, Sep 7, 11am. $35-$50. Sonoma-Cutrer, 4401 Slusser Rd, Windsor, 707.237.3489.

De-Bittering Olives

Film Duran Duran Unstaged Live concert film, directed by avant-garde auteur David

Don Landis talks all things olive, including how to debitter them three ways. Sep 7, 11am. $20. BR Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen, 707.938.4064.

Dinner Concert

Fork It Over! A night of live music, wine and food provided by Oxbow’s artisan merchants. Sep 6, 5pm. $150. Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa.

Lectures Native American Sports Heroes Sep 6, 1:30pm. California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Dr, Santa Rosa, 707.579.3004.

Partnering with the Beaver Presentation shows how working with the native species will restore the watershed and recover salmon. Sep 5, 7pm. Free. Pepperwood Preserve, 3450 Franz Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.542.2080.

Peace in Process A brief, yet fulfilling, immersion into peace using our ancient tools to heal. Sep 7, 10:30am. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

Readings Andrews Hall Sep 9-10, 7pm, Daddies, a staged reading of the play by Douglas Gower. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.

Aqus Cafe Sep 8, 6:30pm, Mostly Shakespeare, B.A.R.D.S. presents completely unrehearsed readings. Mondays, 9:30am, Storytelling with Phaedra. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.

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Charles M Schulz Museum Sep 6, 10am and 3pm, “Captain Underpants Is Coming!” with Dav Pilkey. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa 707.579.4452.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Sep 4, 7pm, Books on Stage, poet Michelle Wing and novelist Amanda McTigue read and speak. 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale 707.829.2214.

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of this play follows and unlikely friendship of the Civil Rights era between young heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali and disgraced actor Stepin Fetchit. Through Sep 7. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Five Little Monkeys This kid-friendley production is based on the books by Eileen Chistelow. Through Sep 7. $18$22. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Funny Girl The musical story of Fanny Brice, star of Ziegfeld Follies, radio and film. Through Sep 14. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

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Oscar Wilde’s witty play is performed by the Marin Shakespeare Company. Through Sep 27. $12-$35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael.

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An original play, presented in a unique multimedia format, focusing on the world of relationships in the internet era. Written by James Wood. Presented by eTc. Sep 4-21. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707.579.2787.

Napa Bookmine Sep 7, 3pm, open mic reading. Sep 9, 6pm, Establishing Patterns: The Earthy Geometry of Writing. 964 Pearl St, Napa.

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GEMINI (May 21–June 20) The Dutch word epibreren means that even though you are gooďŹ ng off, you are trying to create the impression that you are hard at work. I wouldn’t be totally opposed to you indulging in some major epibreren in the coming days. More importantly, the cosmos won’t exact any karmic repercussions for it. I suspect, in fact, that the cosmos is secretly conspiring for you to enjoy more slack and spaciousness that usual. You’re overdue to recharge your spiritual and emotional batteries, and that will require extra repose and quietude. If you have to engage in a bit of masquerade to get the ease you need, so be it.

mouths as they sat facing backwards on a trotting horse. That seemingly improbable task reminds me of what you’re working on right now, Libra. Your balancing act isn’t quite as demanding, but it is testing you in ways you’re not accustomed to. My prognosis: You will master what’s required of you faster than the kids at Zoe’s horse camp. Every one of them broke at least eight eggs before succeeding. I suspect that three or four attempts will be enough for you.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 until 1725. Under his rule, his nation became a major empire. He also led a cultural revolution that brought modern European-style ideas and inuences to Russia. But for our purposes right now, I want to call attention to one of his other accomplishments: the All-Joking, All-Drunken Council of Fools and Jesters. It was a club he organized with his allies to ensure there would always be an abundance of parties for him to enjoy. I don’t think you need alcohol as an essential part of your own efforts to sustain maximum revelry in the coming weeks, Scorpio. But I do suggest you convene a similar brain trust.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) In Roald Dahl’s kids’ story James and the Giant Peach, 501 seagulls are needed to carry the giant peach from a spot near the Azores all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City. But physics students at the U.K.’s University of Leicester have determined that such a modest contingent wouldn’t be nearly enough to achieve a successful airlift. By their calculations, there’d have to be a minimum of 2,425,907 seagulls involved. I urge you to consider the possibility that you, too, will require more power than you have estimated to accomplish your own magic feat. Certainly not almost 5,000 times more, as in the case of the seagulls. Fifteen percent more should be enough. (P.S.: I’m almost positive you can rustle up that extra 15 percent.)

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CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) So far, 53 toys have been inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. They include crayons, the jump rope, Mr. Potato Head, the yo-yo, the rubber duckie and dominoes. My favorite inductee—and the toy that is most symbolically useful to you right now—is the plain old cardboard box. Of all the world’s playthings, it is perhaps the one that requires and activates the most imagination. It can become a fort, a spaceship, a washing machine, a cave, a submarine and many other exotic things. I think you need to be around inuences akin to the cardboard box because they are likely to unleash your dormant creativity.

LEO (July 23–August 22) Here are a few of the major companies that got their starts in home garages: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mattel, Amazon and Disney. Even if you’re not in full support of their business practices, you’ve got to admit that their humble origins didn’t limit their ability to become rich and powerful. As I meditate on the long-term astrological omens, I surmise you are now in a position to launch a project that could follow a similar arc. It would be more modest, of course. I don’t foresee you ultimately becoming an international corporation worth billions of dollars. But the success would be bigger than I think you can imagine.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18)

When James Franco began to learn his craft as an actor, he was young and poor. A gig at McDonald’s paid for his acting lessons and allowed him to earn a living. He also used his time on the job as an opportunity to build his skills as a performer. While serving customers burgers and fries, he practiced speaking to them in a variety of different accents. Now would be an excellent time for you to adopt a similar strategy, Cancerian. Even if you are not doing what you love to do full-time, you can and should take stronger measures to prepare yourself for that day when you will be doing more of what you love to do.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22)

“I have a hypothesis that everyone is born with the same amount of luck,â€? says cartoonist Scott Adams. “But luck doesn’t appear to be spread evenly across a person’s life. Some people use up all of their luck early in life. Others start out in bad circumstances and ďŹ nish strong.â€? How would you assess your own distribution of luck, Virgo? According to my projections, you are in a phase when luck is owing stronger and deeper than usual. And I bet it will intensify in the coming weeks. I suggest you use it wisely—which is to say, with air and aplomb and generosity.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) When my daughter Zoe was seven years old, she took horse-back riding lessons with a group of other young aspirants. On the third lesson, their instructor assigned them the task of carrying an egg in a spoon that they clasped in their

I’m not opposed to you ďŹ ghting a good ďŹ ght. It’s quite possible you would become smarter and stronger by wrangling with a worthy adversary or struggling against a bad inuence. The passion you summon to outwit an obstacle could bestow blessings not only on you but on other people, as well. But here’s a big caveat: I hope you will not get embroiled in a showdown with an imaginary foe. I pray that you will refrain from a futile combat with a slippery delusion. Choose your battles carefully, Aquarius.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

During the next six weeks, I suggest you regard symbiosis as one of your key themes. Be alert for ways you can cultivate more interesting and intense forms of intimacy. Magnetize yourself to the joys of teamwork and collaboration. Which of your skills and talents are most useful to other people? Which are most likely to inspire your allies to offer you their best skills and talents? I suggest you highlight everything about yourself that is most likely to win you love, appreciation and help.

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