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Prop 1 was negotiated for weeks behind closed doors with little opportunity for public input. In the end, Republican legislators played hardball, refusing to support the package unless it guaranteed $2.7 billion for water storage, read: new dams. That’s a waste of money. Raising the Shasta Dam and building the Temperance Flat Dam on the San Joaquin River and Sites Reservoir in the Sacramento River watershed could increase the state’s water supply by only 1 percent (316,000 acre-feet), a drop in the bucket that wouldn’t be available for the years or decades it would take to build these dams. And, this trickle would not beneﬁt the North Bay: it’s the dream of corporate agriculture interests in the west and central San Joaquin Valley who want to keep growing water-intensive crops on toxic soil to export to emerging markets like China. What’s more, Wes Chesbro, our veteran environmental legislator on the North Coast, cast his vote against the bond in the legislature, citing potential diversions from local rivers that could hurt salmon recovery efforts. A real water solution for California must focus on conservation, stormwater capture, and groundwater cleanup. Reports by Natural Resources Defense Council estimate that California could easily gain 5 to 7 million acre-feet of water through these methods. Another 500,000 acre-feet could be saved in major cities by ﬁxing leaky pipes. But, Prop 1 dedicates only $100 million for water conservation and $200 million for stormwater projects—and forces taxpayers to pay for useless dam projects in order to access this woefully inadequate funding. Reject Prop 1 and demand real water solutions. Denny Rosatti is executive director of Sonoma County Conservation Action and Sandra Lupien is communications manager of Food & Water Watch.

Of Beer and Bikes

Violence in America

Regarding (Facebook) posts in Sept. 17 issue, by Dan Foley and Amanda Alves, I find it remarkable they both nailed it. They said in a few words what I have tried to say in many. My ideas are a little broader and more detailed but I loved their response to an ongoing and increasingly more complicated issue. My complaint in the bike issue is one of common sense. I find it hard to find any in most dialogs on biking and safety concerns. To wit: The biker’s safety is strictly the responsibility of the motorist. What person in their right mind figured that one out? Where in the bible or anywhere does it say bikers have priority and superiority? There is only one reason today we have paved roads. That reason is the invention of cars and trucks. The demands of these vehicles for sustained and efficient thoroughfares made possible the financing of roads through taxation and fees derived solely from them, not the bikes or bikers. Today the upkeep (be that as it may) is financed the same way. Car and truck numbers surpass that of bikes by probably thousands to one. Their inherent value surpasses bikes by millions of dollars to one. The qualification process to legally buy, own, and operate a motorized vehicle takes weeks of time, learning, testing and spending money to achieve. To operate a bike you just have to go to Walmart with a few bucks and walk out. No tests, no license, no skill. The biker wants something for nothing and wants sympathy for asking for it. It begs the old quotation: “They want ice water in hell!” Typical today, the perpetrator plays the victim.

Last year at a baby shower for our not-yet-born grandson, something happened that made me think about what the future might be like for this child. I began to think with increasing concern about how this impacted our national consciousness, so that a three-year-old girl can karate chop an eighteen-month-old toddler and think it okay to hurt someone she says “is not her friend.” It was a California Sunday afternoon in a garden when we heard a child crying in the house. I went in to ﬁnd Tommy sobbing loudly, tears trickling down his cheeks. I asked what happened and four-year-old Ben said, “Sissy did it,” pointing to Olivia who said, “I did ‘hi-ya.’” She mimed a karate chop with her hand. I said, “you have to say you’re sorry.” She said, “I am not. He’s not my friend.” After a quick consultation with her father, our son, I told her again that she must say she’s sorry. She did. But was she really? At three years of age, she may not have much feeling for the pain of others. Although earlier that year, after seeing a Winnie the Pooh play, she demonstrated true sadness for Eeyore the depressed donkey. But back to violence in America. When I mentioned the “hi-ya” incident to the parents of young children, one said: “Oh, ‘hi-ya’ is the salute of four year olds.” And we laughed. I suppose that is better than pointing a foreﬁnger saying “Bang, bang, you’re dead.” The issue was more clearly spelled out in reading the Sunday paper and learning that Plymouth is producing a yellow Plymouth Prowler. A prowler for the name of a car? What does that suggest? Not only do we perform violent acts with little or no concern, we witness them daily on TV, read about them in the daily news, and drive vehicles that articulate our anger.

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He loves riding his bike and he rides every day for longer and longer distances. At the ripe age of 3, he is learning the rules of the road, to watch out for driveways, to stop at all intersections and look around for trafﬁc before crossing the street. He knows how to get to our neighborhood parks and stores and friends’ houses. He is embedded in his physical community, always waving to our neighbors and passers-by, and pointing out favorite fruit trees and berry bushes. I know that he will ride his bike for his entire life and that he will be happier, healthier, stronger and more engaged with those around him because of it. Raising a child who loves bicycles and rides them safely does so much good for our community and for our world. My son is able to get himself around under his own power and that is an inspiring and beautiful thing. I am enjoying every minute of this, even as I run along behind him trying to keep up!

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As Bay Area rents rise, Marin County struggles to get its affordable house in order BY TOM GOGOLA

ov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Tuesday that could set the stage for the future of affordable housing in Marin County—a hot-button issue that has unfolded in recent months as the state reviews a county master plan whose housing provisions have roiled Marin in recent months. “Affordable housing” is an

oxymoron in Marin County. Rents have gone up by 13 percent on average in recent years, according to the master plan, as demand for housing drifts northward from the sky-high rental scene in San Francisco to the suburban enclaves over the bridge. Between 2011 and 2012 the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Marin jumped from $1,777 to $2,014. “Suburban” is the key word: The bill Brown signed would render Marin a suburban area—no longer

officially part of the greater urban sprawl of San Francisco. The new designation translates into a mandate for fewer affordable housing units than if the urban tag had remained. Meanwhile, the county master plan, now being reviewed by the state, includes suggestions to deal with Marin’s rents, and includes the possibility of “rent control,” two words no landlord ever wants to hear. The rent spike means low- and middle-income workers in Marin

are having a tough time in their search for an affordable place to live close to the job. Not helping matters: A small but vocal cohort of county residents has steered the debate into rough and ugly waters. “One of the things that’s become very apparent in the past few years is that there is such a fear of affordable housing,” says Caroline Peattie, executive director of Fair Housing of Marin. “There are some very vocal people in the community who have done quite an amazing job of fearmongering.” Peattie cites a barrage of online comments that followed stories in the Marin Independent-Journal about affordable housing— “anonymous, hateful stuff”—as well as comments made in public forums about the master plan. Proponents share some of the burden of excessive biliousness she says, noting that the housing squabble has been reduced to two raw sides of red meat: “People who are anti-affordable housing are labeled ‘racists,’ and people who are for affordable housing are all about ‘social engineering.’” The bill signed by Brown this week was sponsored by Marin state Assemblyman Marc Levine and supported by the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The former “urban” designation came via the U.S. Census Bureau, which sets a so-called density formula for affordable housing to which the county must abide. Sonoma County, a suburban area, must create 20 units of affordable housing for every acre that’s developed. In rural areas, it’s 15 units per acre. For urban areas, it’s 30. Because of the census designation, “we have the 30-unit acre default,” says Leelee Thomas, principal planner in the Marin County Community Development Agency. “The big concern with the community is that it’s not consistent with [its] more suburban character.” “I don’t think that most of Marin sees itself as an urban community,” says Peattie, citing the county’s rampant wealth and pale skin tones. The county is 3 percent black and

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Dining OCTOBER FEAST Sierra Nevada’s Vienna lager goes well with potato dumplings with sweet walnuts and dill.

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HopMonk toasts brewer-chef collaboration BY JESSIE JANSSEN

ktoberfest came to HopMonk Sebastopol last weekend.

The brewpub, which also has locations in Novato and Sonoma, hosted the latest in a series of beer-maker dinners aimed at elevating brew’s place in ﬁne dining. This time, HopMonk’s Dean Biersch and Kim Schubert invited Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to collaborate on an Oktoberfest-themed beer dinner.

Guests were met with a glass of the brewery’s well-known pale ale and bite-size schnitzel to whet their appetites for the six-course meal and beer pairing to follow. Each course was punctuated with a breakdown of the food and beer from the experts on hand. Ryan Tovey and Christian Griffith of Sierra Nevada’s Torpedo Room in Berkeley led what can only be described as beer history lessons, of both Sierra Nevada and their seasonal brews, and the story of beer in

general. Guest involvement was encouraged and the result was spirited discussion on everything from the rise of the Vienna-style lager in Mexico to the origination of Russian imperial stout. For beer lovers the dinner offered a wealth of information served alongside the food and beer. Although the focus of the evening was the beer, the food pairings were perhaps the most exciting. HopMonk chef Billy Reid presented his vision to complement and incorporate each

beer into the corresponding food course. Preparation began weeks ago as Reid’s team discussed each beer’s flavor profile and tried to build the menu around the Oktoberfest theme. One result was a grilled bratwurst sausage with Sierra’s Oktoberfest beer inside the sausage and braised in it, served with spaetzle, cabbage and apples. Even the potato dumplings with sweet walnuts and dill featured Vienna lager in its broth. The entree was traditional sauerbraten served with red potatoes and Brussels sprouts kraut alongside the Harvest IPA. Two dessert courses rounded out the meal: Flipside Red IPA with a caramel- and chocolate-covered soft salted pretzel, with Narwhal Imperial Stout served last with German chocolate cake truffles on skewers. So why would an event featuring well-known Sierra Nevada Brewing be thrown on such a small scale? Tovey, the Torpedo Room’s manager, says their goal is to stay true to their roots and to “tell the story of craft beer.” The fact that HopMonk is a hub for lovers of craft beer makes it the perfect locale to feature the next level of beer appreciation, and pair it with delicious Sonoma County cuisine. Sierra Nevada’s success dates back to the first days of the microbrew revolution and is attributed to their grassroots approach to marketing and of course their flagship pale ale. A 1982 article in the San Francisco Chronicle about the brewery helped give the brewery an initial boost. They strive to preserve their grassroots method, and have a great time, as demonstrated by events such as these small-scale beer dinners. If you missed last weekend’s event others are on the way. Look for beermaker dinners featuring San Diego’s famed Stone Brewing, Lagunitas, and Anchor Brewing, the brewery that started the whole microbrew revolution back in the 1970s. The dinners cost about $65.

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 OMA CO U N TY Epicurean Connection Cafe. $-$$. Extensive local and artisan cheese selection and other gourmet delights in convivial market. Cheese classes taught, too! 122 West Napa St, Sonoma.. 707.935.7960.

Gary Chu’s Chinese. $$. Fine Chinese food in elegant setting. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 611 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.5840.

LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica Italian. $$-$$$. Authentic rustic-style Italian with a touch of Northern California, and a favorite with those in the know. Get the cannoli! Lunch, Tues-Fri; dinner, Tues-Sun. 117 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.

Mac’s Delicatessen Diner. $. Large selection of Jewish-style sandwiches; excellent cole slaw. Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Sat. 630 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.

Martha’s Old Mexico Mexican. $. Freshly prepared favorites, along with regional house specialties. Lunch and dinner, Wed-Mon; dinner only, Sat-Sun. 305 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.4458.

Osake Sushi Bar & Grill Japanese. $$$. Gourmet sushi, exotic seasoned seaweed salad, robata grill specialties and premium sakes. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 2446 Patio Ct, Santa Rosa. 707.542.8282.

Pub Republic Pub fare. $-$$. Pub grub from Petaluma’s southernmost tip, featuring Brussels sprout tacos and a hearty selection of brews. Lunch and dinner daily; weekend brunch. 3120 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma. 707.782.9090.

The Red Grape Pizza. $-$$. Delectable New Haven-

style thin-crust pizzas with fresh ingredients and a dazzling array of toppings. Lunch and dinner daily. 529 First St W, Sonoma. 707.996.4103.

Shige Sushi Japanese. $-$$. Small space in downtown Cotati has big dreams. Lunch specials in bento format, of course, but try the nigiri for dinner. Lunch, Tues-Fri; dinner, Tues-Sun. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.9753.

Speakeasy Tapas-Asian. $-$$. Small plates with a large vegetarian selection and an Asian fusion-leaning menu. And they’re open until 2am! Dinner daily. 139 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.776.4631. Thai Taste Restaurant Thai. $-$$. Lovely ambiance and daily specials showcase authentic Thai flavors. A hidden gem in Santa Rosa’s Montecito neighborhood. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Fri; dinner, Sat. 170 Farmers Lane #8, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3888.

West Side Bar & Grill Sports Bar. $$. Home of the almost-famous bacon cheeseburger. Seventeen beers on tap (wine list available). Fourteen flat screen televisions to watch all of the hottest sports events. Two great pool tables. Lunch and dinner daily. 3082 Marlow Rd # B8, Santa Rosa. 707.573.9453.

MARIN CO U N T Y Bubba’s Diner Homestyle American. $-$$. Comforting Momma-style food like fried green tomatoes, onion meatloaf and homey chickenfried steak with red-eye gravy in a restaurant lined with cookbooks and knickknacks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun; breakfast and lunch, Tues. 566 San

Drake’s Beach Cafe Californian. $$-$$$. More dinner party than restaurant, and the food is fresh and amazing. A meal to remember. Lunch, Thurs-Mon. 1 Drake’s Beach Rd, Pt Reyes National Seashore. 415.669.1297.

Finnegan’s Marin Pub fare. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. Lunch and dinner daily. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.899.1516.

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

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Brewpub. $$. Pub grub gets a pub-cuisine facelift. Lunch, Wed-Sun; dinner daily. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Mountain Home Inn American. $$-$$$$. Great summer sandwiches with a view atop Mt Tamalpais. Breakfast, Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner, Wed-Sun. 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley. 415.381.9000.

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 St, Mill Valley. Open for lunch and dinner daily. 415.383.4200.

Sol Food Puerto Rican. $. Flavorful, authentic and homestyle at this Puerto Rican eatery, which is as hole-in-thewall as they come. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. San Rafael locations: 811 Fourth St. 415.451.4765. 901 & 903 Lincoln Ave. 415.256.8903. Mill Valley location: 401 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken and fish all served with soup or )

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salad. Lunch and dinner daily. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. 707.878.2403

N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$. Thomas Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2487. Brannanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill California cuisine. $$-$$$. Creative cuisine in handsome Craftsman setting. Lunch and dinner daily. 1347 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.2233.

Busterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbecue Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destinationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;for a reason. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hot sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot. And the hot, as the sign says, means â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot!â&#x20AC;? Lunch and dinner daily. 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga. 707.942.5606.

Carpe Diem Wine Bar Californian. $-$$. Right in the heart of downtown Napa, Carpe Diemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary and innovative menu includes a variety of seasonal flatbreads, an ostrich burger, the famed short rib sliders and much more. Over 45 wines by the glass, six draft beers and an impressive reserve wine list round out this warm, inviting space. Dinner daily. 1001 Second St, Napa. 707.224.0800.

Fazerratiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza. $-$$. Great pie, cool brews, the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.

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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.

Gottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $-$$. Formerly Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Automatic Refresher. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.

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Peaceful Offering at McEvoy Ranch The olive branch isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anywhere to be seen extending along the wearisome border between the psychotic and the insane in the Middle Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up for a peaceful seasonal supper at the Marin-Sonoma borderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the McEvoy Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine + Red Piano dinner. The ranch, located off Petaluma-Platform Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;look for the big white windmillâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is famous for its olive oil. The Olio Nuovo, for instance, is a perennially worshipped smallbatch product released in the fall. The family operation is also known for a sustainability ethic thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been on display since the ranch opened in 1990. The sheep mow the lawns here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like that. The olive oil is not, however, the star of this show. The event celebrates another McEvoy product: The release of its 2011 proprietary red wine blend, Red Piano. That wine, and others from the estate, will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;paired,â&#x20AC;? so to speak, with renowned Bay Area pianist and music writer Sarah Cahill. Apropos of the olive branch, and extensions thereof, Cahill in 2008-09 created two projects, called Sweeter Music and Notes on the War: The Piano Protests. Numerous composers (from Yoko Ono to Terry Riley to the Residents) offered compositions to her that hewed to a theme of peace. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a peaceful and delicious good time. The McEvoys promise a dinner drawn from locally produced goodnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and consider these sorts of source materials from the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organic garden: dino kale, cilantro, fennel and dillâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and numerous varieties of beans: true red cranberry, scarlet runner, black turtle and Hidatsa shield. McEvoy Ranch Wine + Red Piano, Sat, Oct. 4 5-8pm. $150. Tix available online, www. mcevoyranch.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tom Gogola

$$-$$$$. Casual dining with panoramic Marin views and a California-cuisine take on such classic fare as steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal greens. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch. 850 Lamont Ave, Novato. 415.893.1892.

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

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Sunday–Thursday, 10am– 4:30pm; Friday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. 707.935.4515.

Annapolis Winery

vineyards were something of a new frontier when James MacPhail set out. Now partnered with Hess Collection, MacPhail makes Pinot to reminisce about with each sip. 851 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg. By appointment only, Monday–Saturday (opening in the Barlow Center late 2014). Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.4780.

Decades before the cool Sonoma Coast became hot property, the Scalabrini family quietly planted their vineyards high above the coastal fog. Small, family-run, and a popular wedding spot; the Gewürz sells out fast. 26055 Soda Springs Road, Annapolis. Open daily. 707.886.5460.

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. Foppiano Vineyards Over 100 years old, Foppiano produces wines that can be described as simple but delicious. 12707 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 707.433.7272.

Graton Ridge Cellars Formerly an apple shed beloved by regular customers who drove up to get juice and apples, this tasting room is clean and contemporary, with a bit of wine country art on the walls, and an apple dessert wine. The apples are not gone after all. 3561 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am– 4:30pm. $10. 707.823.3040.

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

MacPhail Family Wines Anderson Valley

Nicholson Ranch (WC) Best known for its Chardonnays and a winery tour from the depths of the caves to the height of the property’s grandmother oak. 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma. Open daily, 11am–6pm; tours by appointment. 707.938.8822. Pellegrini Family Vineyards Why not take Olivet, and find some of the area’s best Pinot Noir and old vine Zinfandel. Family-owned winery offers well-priced Pinot from its Olivet Lane vineyard in the barrel room; local St. George cheese yours for the munching. Tasting appointments can generally be arranged upon sticking one’s head through the cellar door. 4055 West Olivet Road, Santa Rosa. Open 10:30am–4:30pm by appointment. No fee. 707.545.8680.

Red Car Wine Co. Lay some track to the “Gateway to Graton” and take your palate on a ride with Boxcar Syrah and Trolley Pinot from Sonoma Coast vineyards. Next stop: Côte-Rôtie on the way to Beaune. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Tasting fee $10. 707.829.8500.

N A PA CO U N TY Cain Think you know about what food to pair with Napa Valley “mountain grown”

Cabernet Sauvignon? How about sake-marinated poached cod in a light broth? Yeah, it is different up here. 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena. Tour and tasting by appointment only, Monday– Friday, 10am and 11:30am; Saturday, 10am and noon. $35. 707.963.1616.

Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley’s latest geotectonic eruption on Highway 29 is a stylish place to explore famous Chardonnay, Meritage blend and winery-exclusive Italian varietals. Hip but not too cool, the 30-year-old family winery surely has a sense of humor as well as sense of place. 677 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am–5pm. Tasting fees, $15–$25. 707.967.8032.

Inglenook Vineyard What’s new at Inglenook? Very little. The iconic stone building, robed in green vines, appears exactly as it did in 1890. But that’s news, and all thanks to owner Francis Ford Coppola. Still living up to Gustave Niebaum’s dream of fine wine to rival France, the oncebeloved Inglenook is putting out the goods once again. 1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Daily, 10am–5pm. Reservations for tour and tasting ($50) recommended; none required for bistro and exhibits. 707.968.1161.

Monticello Vineyards Thomas Jefferson had no success growing wine grapes; happily, the Corley family has made a go of it. Although winetasting is not conducted in the handsome reproduction building itself, there’s a shaded picnic area adjacent. 4242 Big Ranch Rd., Napa. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. $15. 707.253.2802, ext. 18.

Quixote There is a sense of dignity to the colorful little castle that grows out of the landscape beneath the Stag’s Leap palisades, commensurate with the architect’s humanistic aspirations. 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa. By appointment. 707.944.2659.

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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.

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im Tigan’s SUV is an aviary on wheels. When he opens the cargo door, an enormous Eurasian eagleowl swivels its head to stare back with gleaming orange eyes. Perched comfortably in their respective cubicles, two falcons appear unfazed— they’re wearing little leather hoods that block their vision. When Tigan uncovers Beebe, an 8-year-old saker falcon, she hardly blinks before scanning her surroundings. After he gives the signal, she is nearly out of sight within seconds, taking an inventory of the area’s thermals for future reference and, most importantly, striking fear in the tiny hearts of starlings. Marauding birds can inflict heavy damage on vineyards, especially flocking birds like starlings, and especially in the Carneros area. Deterrents such as shiny tape and gas cannons may have limited effect and it’s labor-intensive to apply miles of nets. For the past two years, Ram’s Gate has retained the bird abatement services of Tigan’s Tactical Avian Predators. As the owl waits in the car for his moment in Pebble Beach (seagulls are his specialty) the certified master falconer and his assistant, Bo, spend the day running after their birds. Tagged with radio transmitters, the falcons are free to roam, but they do their job, whatever it is: Beebe recently did a stint on a reality TV show, delivering a wedding ring. Tigan gets Beebe’s attention by whistling, and brings her back in by swinging a tasseled lure—like a dog chew toy—over his head. In a flash, the falcon nails the lure and gets her reward—bits of restaurant-grade quail meat. Tigan’s falcons generally don’t attack the starlings; they only need to haze the birds and inspire them to move on to someone else’s vineyard. It’s an elegant way to protect grapes, if not the most inexpensive. But plastic nets eventually become waste, and they’re a hazard to native songbirds and raptors, Tigan says. Part of the upside of Tigan’s falconry service is that he brings his birds into the winery at the end of the day, where they’re a big hit with visitors. There’s still plenty to peck on at Ram’s Gate, but they’ve changed up the program since we stopped by in 2011. The à la carte small plate menu didn’t work out—not that it wasn’t popular. Now, the capacious, upscale barn-styled joint offers a tray of small bites with guided wine pairings, a gab-with-the-chef rendezvous, as well as tastings at the bar. Top pick: 2012 Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard Grenache. When the dust settles on spicy-earthy notes, sweet cherry licorice is revealed, and the fruit lingers under top-palate dryness. Ram’s Gate Winery, 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. By appointment Thursday–Monday, 10am–6pm. Tasting fees from $20. 707.721.8700.

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Checking the

Check Cashers Why can’t Sacramento reform payday lenders?

tate Sen. Noreen Evans says that in her 10 years as a Sacramento lawmaker, “the biggest part of what I have done is to kill bad bills.” There have been a lot of them. But one stands as a sort of

benchmark for Evans, whose 2nd District seat comprises much of the North Bay: Assembly Bill 1158 from 2011, which would have lifted a $300 state cap on individual “payday loans”—one of few restrictions placed on a ﬁnancial-services lobby that holds sway among Sacramento lawmakers.

BY TOM GOGOLA

The bill from Assemblyman Ian Calderon (D-Los Angeles), would have let an individual borrow up to $1,000 against a future paycheck, in an attempt to expand small-dollar loan opportunities for people of limited means— while also pleasing a lobby that’s poured more than $16,000 into Calderon’s campaigns. ) 16

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Check Cashers ( 15 The fight over 1158, Evans says, was “basically hand to hand combat. I killed it several times,” she says, before the bill was finally brought to heel in the Senate judiciary committee. That fight was emblematic. California is one of 32 states that have allowed the proliferation of payday lenders over the past two decades. Others, like New York, have had longstanding bans on the controversial lending practice. Payday lenders are a popular borrowing option for people of lesser means without access to credit. And the deal looks good, at least on paper: The lenders offer small-dollar loans meant to be paid off in weeks, for a fee ($15 for every $100 loaned under California law). But the repayment often drags out for months, and the loans are frequently re-upped as soon as they’re paid off. And then there’s the small print: Outsized service charges and interest-rate spikes along they way, if the borrower happens to miss a payment. The state has struggled to enact any limits on payday lenders beyond what’s already on the books, says Evans. Since payday lending became legal in California in 1996, the industry has been on hand at every turn to stymie reform, and has relentlessly called for greater lending limits than allowed under California law. It’s a stalemate, and state efforts to reform the industry have been an “epic fail,” says Liana Molina, an organizer on payday reform with the California Reinvestment Coalition. One problem: Compliant politicians whose pockets have been lined with payday-loan cash. Online records show that Calderon is among the top ten recipients of payday lender campaign contributions. He accepted $16,100 from the industry between 2009 and 2012, according to data assembled by the watchdogs at Maplight.org. There are hundreds of payday lenders spread around the state, with high concentrations in urban

areas with significant Latino populations. The low-dollar lenders are also online, an unregulated market described as the “Wild West of the Internet” by Evans, where there are underwriting regulations or limits of up to $1,000—and late fees and fines deducted from your checking account if you miss a payment. Even the most seemingly common-sense-level reforms have failed in Sacramento. For example, the state says you can’t borrow money off a future paycheck more than once at a given payday lender. What it doesn’t say is that you can’t just go to another payday lender and get another loan. And another. And another. “There is widespread recognition that this financial product can create problems for consumers, especially those living paycheck to paycheck,” says Molina. “Folks that are willing to talk about the payday lender will often say, ‘I love the payday lender, I love that they are here, I got what I came for, I got what I needed,” she adds. “But there’s a hate relationship when they are in that cycle, because it is hard to get out of it. That’s when they say things like: ‘I wish I had more time to pay it off. I wish it cost less.’” “There is a legitimate need for small dollar loans and smalldollar credit,” Molina argues, “but the payday model doesn’t meet the consumers’ need. It is debt slavery.” Molina shares the experience of a Californian named Michael, whose dalliance with payday loans shows how a product advertised as a short-term emergency infusion can create financial havoc. Michael is on disability and gets government checks every month. He was getting advances on his government checks from a half-dozen payday lenders on each check by the time he met with Molina’s organization, about six months ago. He was living on a meager income from Social Security and disability, about $12,000 a year, and every month would have

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to get on a bus to pay off his six payday lenders. “It was his day of personal hell,” Molina says.

Payday Politics In spite of her opposition to its “predatory lending” practices, Sen. Evans also received campaign funds from payday lenders in recent years. “I am generally known as not supportive of the industry,” Evans says. “I have not been their favorite person for quite a while.” In the past several years, she says, “I have really taken on the payday lending industry.” Records at Maplight.org, an online site that tracks money’s inﬂuence on politics—and which uses data compiled by the National Institute on Money in State Politics—show that Evans accepted $7,500 from the industry between 2008 and 2012. Each of the contributors has set up shop in her district. The contributions include: The Ohio-based Check ‘n Go donated $3,000 to Evans in separate contributions made in

2008 and 2010. They’ve got a brick-and- mortar operation in Santa Rosa. Advance America Check Advance, based in South Carolina, donated $1,000 to Evans in 2011. They’ve set up shop in Santa Rosa and around the state. Check into Cash of California, based in Tennessee, donated $3,500 to Evans between 2008 and 2012. They’ve got outlets in Windsor and Petaluma. Evans says her constituents expect her to raise money for her campaigns—but also expect that she’ll put the public interest before those of her corporate contributors. She’s adamant that she has done just that—even if there was a learning curve, of sorts, on the payday loan issue. “I deﬁnitely did learn a lot more about the payday lending industry,” Evans says, “and there came a time in 2011, [when] the industry made a big push to expand predatory lending practices.” “I have also taken contributions from banks,” she notes, “but I also wrote the

Homeowners Bill of Rights.” Molina cautions against looking too closely at contributions as a bellwether of support for the industry. “Money in politics is a big issue beyond payday lenders,” she says. “If everyone is taking money, yeah, they should stop. But, it’s more about how are you protecting your constituents from egregious ﬁnancial predatory entities?” The state as a whole, she says, has failed when it comes to meaningful payday-loan reform. The situation the hapless Michael found himself in would seem a problem in search of an easy ﬁx: A regulation that says you can only take out one loan of up to $300 per paycheck. “We tried for years to get that to happen,” Evans says. “We tried to set up a comprehensive database so that the state could track where they get these payday loans, but there isn’t any support in the legislature.” The North Bay has payday lenders all over the map—in

Rohnert Park, San Rafael, and other operators in Santa Rosa beyond those mentioned above. Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank are also in the payday-loan business. The North Bay is wellrepresented by various payday lenders, but San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno and Los Angeles, according to the California Reinvestment Coalition, “have the highest numbers of payday lenders in the state.” Many operate as a multifunction ﬁnancial services center for poor and marginal folks, people who don’t have bank accounts, undocumented immigrant workers and others. Some municipalities have taken steps through zoning to rein in or otherwise “shame-zone” their payday lenders. In San Francisco, for example, payday lenders are described as “fringe ﬁnancial services” and the city limits areas where they can set up shop. In Windsor, lawmakers reined in the industry,

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TOO MUCH OF A BAD THING? Check cashing customers can get caught in a spiral of debt.

post-dated check on hand, or, more typically, will have access to the borrower’s checking account. “They are going to get paid ﬁrst,” says Molina, “before the rent or anyone else.” At that point, the debtmultiplier sets in: The payday lender got paid, but the landlord didn’t. Now what? All too often, says Molina, it means another loan from another payday lender, as in Michael’s case. Or, borrowers are increasingly going online to an emergent online industry that’s emerged with looser lending limits. Those lenders have been getting a looking over from the U.S. Department of Justice, but Evans says not to expect much of it. Later this year, the Federal Consumer Protection Board is expected to issue new proposed guidelines for the payday-loan industry, subject to congressional approval. “I think it would be nice,” Evans says. “I’m not holding my breath, though, because nothing productive

comes out of this Congress.” Molina hopes new federal rules will kick-start meaningful reform in California, which, she says, should start with limits on a nowunregulated annual percentage rate (APR), which can double or triple a loan in short order (and which kick in if you’ve missed a payment). Even as it fails on the paydayloan front, the state has made strides to open credit to those of lesser means and lower credit ratings. Those efforts come from some of the same lawmakers who have accepted thousands from the payday industry lobby in recent years. For example, according to online records, Sen. Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana), is 10th on the list of state Senate recipients of payday lender cash in recent years ($14,700) but he’s also author of the latest in a series of bills from the last few legislative sessions designed to make it easier for people to borrow—especially in the range

between $300 and $2,500. That range is a black hole for borrowers of limited means. In short: California’s underwriting rules make loans in that range unappealing to banks or other licensed lenders—especially if the borrower is of limited means or has a sketchy credit report. “A lot of the banking institutions don’t want to provide the shortterm loans,” says Evans. Under Correa’s bill, non-profits can now underwrite loans in that range. In an email, Correa says his law “provides needed flexibility to non-profits that are offering a bridge to Californians whose incomes or credit scores have limited their access to affordable financial products.” For customers who now rely on payday lenders, the new Correa law might be of some help— even if there’s no payday lender reform in it, or anywhere on the legislative horizon for that matter. “It’s been a long struggle just to maintain the current protections,” says Evans.

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A-List Hollywood comes to the North Bay this week when the prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off its 10-day schedule of showings and special events Oct. 2 when two highly anticipated films screen with loads of fanfare. Academy award-winning actress Hilary Swank appears at CineArts Sequoia in Mill Valley to show her latest film, The Horseman, co-starring and directed by Tommy Lee Jones. Also, celebrated director Jason Reitman presents his new ensemble drama Men, Women & Children, at Century Cinema in Corte Madera. World cinema, documentaries and even a special screening of Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back are all highlighted in this expansive celebration of films. The Mill Valley Film Fest happens from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 12, throughout Marin County. www.mvff.com.

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Living On Now in their 30th year, Living Colour still rocks their signature fusion of metal, funk and deﬁnitive alternative sound. Formed in New York City, the band quickly rose to national attention in the late 1980s and their prominence culminated with the hit single “Cult of Personality” and a Grammy Award for hard rock performance. Living Colour’s sound combines the heavy metal and hardcore punk music of their heyday, an ever-evolving alternative and hiphop aesthetic, and Afrobeat rhythms that to this day populate the music of indie bands and major label artists alike. Still touring and releasing music, their live shows are a spirited and intensely powerful experience. Living Colour comes to town on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 8:30pm. $36. 707.765.2121.

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Brain Power It is still a mystery to many, yet what we know about the human brain is astonishing in its complexity and unique power. This weekend, leaders in neurosciences are in Santa Rosa to answer questions and offer advice on making your brain work for you. The second annual Successful Brain Fair is an interactive and inspiring day that will look into topics ranging from optimum diets and exercises that can improve your thinking, to discussion on understanding and curing post traumatic stress disorder. Vendors from around the area will also be on hand to showcase their work in brain-related activities like music therapy and therapeutic environmental designs. The Successful Brain Fair is Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. 10am. $5-$10.

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Talented Trio This month’s installment of the piano concert series at the Dance Palace brings three top-tier performers. Sarah Cahill is an acclaimed solo pianist, who works closely with composers and musical scholars, and her commissioned pieces are performed from coast to coast. Joining Cahill is violinist Stuart Canin, who has worked for conservatories and Hollywood studios alike. As a founding member of the New Century Chamber Orchestra, he continues to pioneer new avenues with classically trained ﬁnesse. Rounding out the concert is cellist Gianna Abondolo, a prodigy of the instrument. The concert takes place on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Dance Palace, 503 B St, Point Reyes Station. 4pm. $24. 415.663.1075.

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Arts Ideas SOME KIND OF MONSTER Metallica’s Robert Trujillo is one of the producers behind ‘Jaco.’

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appreciation.

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Metallica (who debuted their 3D concert extravaganza Into the Never at last year’s Mill Valley Film Festival) is back again. And this year, they’ve been named 2014 Artists in Residence at the annual October event, which ranks among the most distinguished non-competitive

film events in the world. As Artists in Residence, each member of Metallica—currently ruling the planet as the biggest heavy metal band this side of the Great Beyond—has been asked select a film to run in the festival, and to introduce the movie with a few choice words about how that film inspires or intrigues them. The band’s choices are wildly varied. Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, a lifelong fan and collector of giddy-cool horror movie

memorabilia, will be hosting a late-night screening of the über-gory 1971 schlock spectacle Dracula vs. Frankenstein (Oct. 6, 10pm),. Drummer Lars Ulrich, known for his maniacally physical performance style, has picked a brand new ﬁlm about a very different, similarly driven, albeit ﬁctional, young drummer. A hit at Sundance, Whiplash (Oct. 7, 7pm) follows an ambitious young drummer and conservatory student, who locks horns with his ruthless teacher.

Lead vocalist James Hetfield indulges his own taste for classic westerns with a fully restored, pristine print of Sergio Leone’s masterful poem to moral ambiguity, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Oct. 9, 7pm), featuring Clint Eastwood as the iconic Man with No Name. And for Robert Trujillo, bass player for the band since 2003, his choice of film was especially clear. The emotionally stirring, eyeopening documentary Jaco (Oct. 6, 6pm), about the pioneering bassist Jaco Pastorius, has Trujillo as one of its producers. An advance rough cut of the film, co-directed by Paul Marchand (The 50 Year Argument), will be followed by a musical celebration of Jaco, at the Sweetwater Music Hall, featuring a lineup of musicians including Trujillo and band-mate Hammett, Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Rodrigo y Gabriella, and members of the Pastorius family, all celebrating the music and spirit of a true American original. “The timing was right to present this to the world, to finally tell Jaco’s story,” says Trujillo. Trujillo admits that some people are surprised when they hear that a member of a major heavy metal band is also into jazz, but points out that Jaco’s music spanned a much wider canyon than can be summed up in a single word. “I’m gonna be 50 years old this year,” he says. “I’ve been around, I’ve heard a lot of music, and I appreciate everything from Beethoven to flamenco—and I was very lucky to have seen Jaco perform four times before his death. To me, I never looked as Jaco as just jazz. To me, it was a very personal thing. To me, he was always rock ‘n roll.” For more info go to mvff.org

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a strong believer in challenging yourself, in testing your limits,â&#x20AC;? says Peyton Victoria, a student at Santa Rosa Junior College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned that to grow, you have to get comfortable stepping outside your own â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;comfort zone.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? To prove that point, Victoria is stepping way outside her comfort zone. Having never appeared on stage, except for a brief appearance in a student directing project some years ago, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken on the maddeningly challenging part of Rita in Craig Lucasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; supernatural gender-swap play Prelude to a Kiss, running for two weeks at SRJC under the direction of Leslie McCauley. First produced in 1988, the play follows a young couple, Rita and Peter (Kot Takahashi), as they

meet, fall in love and get married, their union instantly complicated when Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul is magically swapped with that of a depressed old man (Ron Smith) as he wanders past the wedding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ rst time I ever heard of this play was last year in my theater history class,â&#x20AC;? says Victoria, who was intrigued enough by the playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mysterious premise that she ordered the script online. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as I started reading it,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I literally fell in love with it. I was reading it at Aromaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Santa Rosa, and I was so drawn into the play my coffee went cold before I remembered it again.â&#x20AC;? It was the themes of unconditional love and the importance of taking chances in life that drew Victoria to the story, and gave her the courage to tackle so complex a role â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this play, all hell breaks loose, and Peter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrongâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but he stays,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He commits himself to ďŹ nding Rita. And he keeps on loving herâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even when he ďŹ nds her soul trapped inside the body of an old man.â&#x20AC;? In playing the part, of course, Victoria not only plays Rita. She also has to play Rita as inhabited by the old man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And sometimes,â&#x20AC;? she laughs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to play Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body with the old manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul inside her, with him acting the way he thinks Rita would actâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so it gets a little tricky.â&#x20AC;? With her ďŹ rst play about to open, Victoria has set her sights on yet another way to step outside her comfort zone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I want to try a musical next,â&#x20AC;? she laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not, right? So . . . Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already started taking singing lessons.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Prelude to a Kissâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; runs Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, Oct. 3-12 at Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus. 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Wed.-Sat. at 8:00pm. 2pm matinees on Sat. Oct. 11 and both Sundays. $12-$18. 707.527.4343.

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New doc focuses on the ignominious end of the Vietnam War BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

he saga of ruin and futility is painful enough for Americans to remember. The ﬁnale is even more humiliating, and that explains the sometimes tiptoe approach documentary maker Rory Kennedy (RFK’s daughter) takes in Last Days in Vietnam.

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The primarily American interviewees here include the everexculpatory Henry Kissinger, secretary of state during the end of the war in 1975, former CIA agent Frank Snepp (the sharpest character among these analysts) and Juan Valdez and Mike Sullivan, two of the last 11 Marines airlifted off the roof of the American embassy in Saigon. Kennedy also found several officers from the USS Kirk—the vessel whose sailors deep-sixed the empty Huey helicopters into the South China Sea, in famous news photos. The ﬁrst half, in shadowy libraryish lighting, is a bit too laden with talking heads for the large screen. Stick with it, because the later story of the evacuation of Saigon is far more thrilling, and saddening. The one who isn’t there to defend his actions gets the most blame: Ambassador Graham Martin’s deliberate unwillingness to see what was coming was fatal for an untold number of our South Vietnamese allies. Martin’s hesitation meant that the U.S. had to use the worst option for removing tens of thousands of refugees—a short-notice, allnight airlift by slow, small helicopters—a military operation that was like draining a pond with a teaspoon. Warm stories of courage enliven the second half of Last Days, amid the surreal incidents of the implosion of the Embassy (we learn it took two Marines eight hours to burn one million dollars in U.S. currency). Stay for Miki Nguyen’s incredible account of the escape of his entire family, thanks to his nerveless pilot father and a borrowed Chinook helicopter. The ﬁnale is comfortless, with footage of ARVN soldiers leaving their boots and uniforms and melting into the crowd. But the savage vindictiveness of the victorious forces were everything that the commie haters dreamed of, and more. Last Days in Vietnam opens Oct 3 at the Rialto Cinemas, 6869 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.539.5771.

SECRET TO SUCCESS “You never

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In Charge Singer Storm Large hits North Bay stages

BY CHARLIE SWANSON

combination of naturally powerful pipes and an unstoppable work ethic has propelled vocalist and performer Storm Large to stages around the world. This month, she makes two appearances in the North Bay, singing at the Green Music Center’s Schroeder Hall and City Winery in Napa. In an interview, she talks about her natural gift and drive to succeed. “I had this weird, uncanny memory for sound,” recalls Storm Large. “I could listen to the Beatles’ Abbey Road and pick out all of the harmonies and sing each one individually. I didn’t realize I was teaching myself how to sing.” Growing up in the 1980s, Storm found her inspiration and solace in punk rock records from bands like

Storm Large appears on Sunday, Oct. 5, at Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 3pm. $25. 866.955.6040. And again on Thursday, Oct. 9, at City Winery, 1030 Main St, Napa. 8pm. $25-$30. 707.260.1600.

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X and Black Flag. She moved from the East Coast to the Bay Area in the early 1990s and got her ﬁrst taste of singing rock and roll on stage in San Francisco, where she became a local favorite. Now living in Portland, Ore. her fame catapulted with TV appearances, a book, and a touring role in the band Pink Martini. The secret of Storm’s success is simple. “When I started I didn’t want to be famous, I wanted to be good at something,” she says. “I don’t have an end in sight. People ask, ‘How do you know when you’ve made it?’ But you never make it, you just continuously make. I’ve had amazing career triumphs for a scruffy punk from the sticks, and I take a minute to say good job, but keep going. Keep going.” As well as her own music, Storm Large specializes in performing exuberant theatrical renditions of classic pop, rock, and even punk songs. When she’s not performing with Pink Martini, Large fronts her own band, Le Bohneur, formerly known as the Balls. “The Balls was my favorite band name of all time,” she laughs. “But then I started doing highbrow stuff. I didn’t care, but my band was like, ‘You can’t call us Balls anymore, you can’t do it. Meanwhile I’m touring in France and there are a lot of songs I sing with the words le bohneur in them, and I always laughed. And it means happiness so I thought, ‘Well what do you know about that?’” Storm Large and Le Bohneur are currently touring the country in anticipation of their upcoming album, also titled Le Bohneur; slated for release Oct. 7. It’s a truly imaginative record, with songs like Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and Lou Reed’s “Satellite of Love” arranged in sweeping and sonorous melodies, while songs by Black Sabbath and Bad Brains get their own brilliant homages.

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The Portland singer and Pink Martini member performs off her new album, Le Bonheur. Oct 5, 3pm. $25. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

MARIN COUNTY Buckwheat Zydeco The Louisiana legend performs with a down-home approach to high energy music. Oct 1, 8pm. $22-$25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

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NAPA COUNTY Jason Isbell An acoustic evening with the popular songwriter, plus Amanda Shires. Oct 6, 8pm. Sold out. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

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Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY 755 After Dark (Aubergine) Oct 2, Kytami. Wed, open mic

Brixx Pizzeria Oct 4, Minus Mary. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.766.8162. Fri, Sat, Live DJs. 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5643.

Coffee Catz

Aaron Garner and Rudy Rangle. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Donkey Oct 3, the Skinny Guns and Turn Me On Dead. Oct 4, Trainwreck Junction. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.

Lagunitas Tap Room Oct 1, Nate Lopez. Oct 2, Firewheel. Oct 3, Derek Irving and his Combo. Oct 4, Parlor Tricks. Oct 5, Toughcats. Oct 8, Ten Ton Chicken. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Long Meadow Ranch Winery Oct 5, 2pm, LMR All-Star Big Band. 738 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.4555.

Oct 7, Ukulele jam. Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Main Street Station

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Oct 2, Jeff Walters. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.280.4658.

Sun, DJ Prodkt. Tues, Thurs, karaoke with Country Dan. 16246 First St, Guerneville. 707.869.3377.

Epicurean Connection Oct 2, Three on a Match. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

Finley Community Center First Friday of every month, Larry Broderick Trio. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Friar Tuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.792.9847.

Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden First Sunday of every month, jazz jam. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Oct 5, 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;sEnuf. Oct 8, Gypsy Cafe. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub Oct 2, Tony Gibson. Oct 7, the No Buenos. Wed, trivia night. Sun, Vanguard Jazz Ensemble. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Oct 2, Carolyn Wonderland. Oct 8, Get the Led Out. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Phoenix Theater Oct 4, Patrol Car. Wed, 6pm, Jazz jam. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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Oct 3, Dave Rawlings Machine. 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

Oct 4, lexo alias lex diamonds. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.1079.

HopMonk Sebastopol

Redwood Cafe

Oct 2, Bada Boom Sideshow. Oct 3, Arann Harris and David Luning. Oct 4, Joseph Lion Band. Oct 5, 4pm, Miracle Mule. Oct 6, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques & DJ Guacamole. Oct 8, JD & the Straight Shot. Wed, Brainstorm EDM show. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

HopMonk Sonoma

Oct 3, Three Decades of Elvis. 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.

Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Oct 4, Chris Amberger Trio with

Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub Oct 3, Out of the Blue. Oct 4, New Skye Band. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Sally Tomatoes

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall

Oct 4, Laxmi G. Tewari. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

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Thurs, Dj Tazzy Taz. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. Sat, live music. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

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Toad in the Hole Pub Sun, Sunday night music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

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Tradewinds Thurs, DJ Dave. Mon, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Tues, Jeremy’s Open Mic. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

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Twin Oaks Tavern Oct 1, the Dixie Giants. Oct 2, LuvPlanet Unplugged. Oct 3, Soul Section. Oct 4, Trailgatorz. Oct 5, Blues and BBQ with the Blues Defenders. Oct 6, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Oct 7, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Oct 8, Country Jam with Kevin Russell. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip Oct 3, Arden Park Roots & Element of Soul. Oct 4, the 808 Band. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

Zodiacs Oct 1, David Thom Bluegrass with Paul Knight and friends. Oct 2, Foreverland ForeverAfter Party. Oct 3, Shaky Feelin’. Oct 5, Sheldon Bermont & The Out Crowd. Oct 7, DJ Chalice & DJ Sizzlak. Oct 8, Lonnie Marshall MeGA NuT & Snow Angel. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. Second Wednesday of every month, Ragtime jam. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.

Dance Palace Oct 5, 4pm, Sarah Cahill, Stuart Canin and Gianna Abondolo. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

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Sons & Mothers

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It’s been a long road for Justin Townes Earle. The son of country star Steve Earle and godson of legendary songwriter Townes Van Zandt was raised almost solely by his mother, Carole Ann Hunter, from the time he was 2 years old. It’s this rocky past that informs Earle on his latest album, Single Mothers, released Sept. 9 on indie rock label Vagrant Records. Certainly, the alternative folk sound that Earle has matured into over his career has been influenced as much by his personal history as his musical lineage. He was once considered a bad boy of country, with physical altercations and drug abuse creating obstacles to his artistic output. Now, Earle is determined to put the past where it belongs. He recently moved to New York City, got married, sobered up and began to mend those old wounds on his new record. Single Mothers is a focused collection of contemporary tunes within the context of classic folk. The songwriter is at the top of his game here, with a soulful and patient delivery that transforms simple pedal steels and brushed snare drums into sonorous and plaintive moments of melodic perfection. This week, Earle brings his new batch of songs with openers American Aquarium when he plays Napa. Justin Townes Earle performs on Sunday, Oct. 5, at City Winery, 1030 Main St, Napa. 8pm. $30-$45. 707.260.1600 —Charlie Swanson

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Tom Rush

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LIVE MUSIC & DANCING EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT! OCT 3 > $10 adv / $12 door

The Killer Queens All-Girl Tribute to Queen

OCT 4 > $10 adv / $12 door

Apple Z

Rock/Dance/Groove

OCT 10 > $10 adv / $12 door

Revolver 60’s Rock

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Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues.

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Super Huey

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Bobby Jo Valentine Folk & Pop

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4, Revolver. Oct 5, Sitar Power. Wed, Blues Night. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Bar

Sleeping Lady Oct 1, King & Ace. Oct 2, Juliann Banks and Danny Click. Oct 3, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Oct 4, Riffat Sultana Band. Oct 7, Sonny Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth rock showcase. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. Second Wednesday of every month, Acoustic Guitar Showcase. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

First Sunday of every month, 5pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Society. 1535 South Novato Blvd, Novato. 415.878.4977.

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Spitfire Lounge

Oct 2, Revenant. Oct 3, Rock Candy. Oct 4, the Devil Shakes. Wed, Open Mic. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

19 Broadway Club Oct 2, Miles Ahead tribute band. Oct 3, the Cheeseballs. Oct 4, Chrissy Lynne Band with Kelly Peterson Band. Oct 5, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Fri, Michael Aragon Quartet. Mon, Kimrea and Dreamdogs. Tues, open mic. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Oct 1, Midnight on the Water. Wed, Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s karaoke. Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311. 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 Oct 3, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. Oct 4, Wonderbread 5. Oct 5, Peter Rowan & The Free Mexican Airforce. Oct 8, Justin Currie. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Oct 1, Terrapin Family Band.

Oct 2, Phil Lesh. Oct 3-4, Dark Star Orchestra. Oct 5, Bustle in Your Hedgerow. Oct 6, Phil Lesh & The East Coast All Stars. Oct 7-8, Trigger Hippy. Fri, 4:20 Happy Hour with live music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

True North Pizza Tues-Sun, live music. 638 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.453.1238.

NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards Oct 4, Steel Jam. Oct 5, Jazz Mirage. 2000 Main St, St Helena. 866.708.9463.

City Winery Napa Oct 2, Leo Kottke. Oct 3, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Oct 4, Gary Wright. Oct 5, Justin Townes Earle with American Aquarium. Oct 7, the Lone Bellow. Oct 8, Carbon Leaf. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372.

Downtown Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery & Restaurant Oct 3, Charles Wheal Band. Oct 4, Bern Man. Wed, open mic. Sun, DJ Aurelio. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Oct 1, Jon Hoy. Oct 2, the Gaters with Maggie Catfish. Oct 5, Jazz Roots Duo. Oct 7, Swing Fever. Oct 8, Judy Hall. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

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Rancho Nicasio Oct 3, Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belly. Oct 5, Doug Adamz. Through Oct 28, Jeremy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antonio and Darren Nelson. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

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

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Oct 2, Judy Hall and friends. Oct 3, Forrostar band. Oct 4, Los Boleros and DJ Jose. Oct 5, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

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Hank 3 The grandson of Hank Williams continues the family business with a blistering punk edge in his rockabilly. Oct. 3 at Regency Ballroom.

King Crimson The pioneering British progressive rock band spends two nights revisiting the music of their illustrious career. Oct. 3-4 at the Warfield.

Conor Oberst Popular indie-emo songwriter from Omaha, best known for Bright Eyes and Monsters of Folk, performs Oct. 4 at the Fillmore.

Fourplay Contemporary jazz quartet has enjoyed unprecedented acclaim and popularity for more than 20 years. Oct. 4-5 at Yoshiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SF.

The Thurston Moore Band Sonic Youth founder plays and features support from celebrated indie rockers Sebadoh. Oct. 7 at Great American Music Hall.

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SONOMA COUNTY Chroma Gallery Oct 1-Nov 16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mask-Arrayed,â&#x20AC;? original masks created by local artists and students are displayed in time for Halloween. Reception, Oct 3 at 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Oct 5-Dec 22, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splendor of Autumn,â&#x20AC;? oil paintings from Donna DeLaBriandais. Reception, Oct 5 at 3pm. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

RiskPress Gallery Oct 2-25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pomo Ancestors & Neighbors,â&#x20AC;? multi-media show celebrates Pomo culture. Reception, Oct 4 at 2pm. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

Sculpturesite Gallery Oct 5-Jan 4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being Woman,â&#x20AC;? five sculptures respond to issues facing women today. Reception, Oct 5 at 2pm. 23588 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

Studio Blomster Oct 3-Nov 2, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shawn Webber Exhibit,â&#x20AC;? the artist shows surreal, abstract works. Reception, Oct 3 at 5pm. 14045 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville.

Upstairs Art Gallery Oct 1-26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nature of the Dance,â&#x20AC;? expressive paintings by Jim Richards expands on his typical figure work. Reception, Oct 11 at 2pm. 306 Center Ave, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 10 to 6; Fri-Sat, 10 to 9. 707.431.4214.

NAPA COUNTY Napa Valley Museum Oct 4-Nov 30, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inherit: Latino Artists in California,â&#x20AC;? features Latino artists whose artwork portrays Latino culture, history and influence on American culture. Reception, Oct 3 at 6pm. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

SONOMA COUNTY Agrella Art Gallery Through Oct 16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sym.bi.osis,â&#x20AC;?

shows the work of seven artists whose work is based on scientific inquiry. SRJC, Doyle Library, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 10 to 4; Sat 12 to 4. 707.527.4298.

showing of her ink drawings. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

Calabi Gallery

Through Nov 9, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eight X Eight,â&#x20AC;? exhibits works that are no larger than 8-by-8 inches. Reception, Oct 11 at 5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.

Through Nov 2, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond Borders,â&#x20AC;? art made outside the U.S. by foreign-born artists working in the U.S. and any artists working outside of the mainstream. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Carport Gallery Through Oct 19, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazzed,â&#x20AC;? celebrating the vibrant and lively art inspired by jazz. 15098 Old River Rd, Guerneville.

Charles M Schulz Museum Through Dec 7, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punchlines in Peanuts,â&#x20AC;? 70 original strips look at the art of joke telling that kept â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanutsâ&#x20AC;? readers laughing for decades. Through Jan 4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey to the Reuben: The Early Years,â&#x20AC;? rarely exhibited original Peanuts strips and early pre-Peanuts cartoons are featured. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through Nov 11, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary Fassbinder Exhibit,â&#x20AC;? plein air paintings are on display in the tasting room. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Ehlers Estate Through Nov 30, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joie de Vivreâ&#x20AC;? presented by Sue Bradford and Nancy Willis. 3222 Ehlers Lane, St Helena. 707.963.6045.

Gallery One Through Oct 30, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something Bold,â&#x20AC;? anniversary exhibit features mixed-media from several artists. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

Graton Gallery Through Oct 19, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Double Feature,â&#x20AC;? works by Bruce K Hopkins and Susan Shore with guest artists Florence Bass and Larry Stefl. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

Hammerfriar Gallery Through Oct 25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Britta Kathmeyer: Drawings,â&#x20AC;? the German-born artist offers a

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Riverfront Art Gallery Through Nov 2, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Circles and Lines,â&#x20AC;? dramatic oils by Dominique is accompanied by â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Walk in the Park,â&#x20AC;? with photos by Lance Kuehne. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Oct 19, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonoma County Art Trails Preview,â&#x20AC;? displays the work of ll participating artists. Through Oct 25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Ideas 19501970: Influences in Modern Ceramics,â&#x20AC;? historic works of ceramics and contemporary artists are displayed side by side. Through Oct 25, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Legacy of Luther Burbank,â&#x20AC;? paintings of plants from Burbankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home are on display. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

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Sonoma County Museum Through Oct 20, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artistry in Wood,â&#x20AC;? exhibits fine handcrafted works from regional artists. Displays in conjunction with pop-up exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Academic Realism.â&#x20AC;? 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.

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Through Oct 26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Realism, Really?â&#x20AC;? showcases contemporary realist art from a diverse group of artists. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

Thumbprint Cellars Through Nov 13, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extracted Abstraction,â&#x20AC;? Sonoma County artist Clay Vajgrtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil paintings explore natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural fluid movements. 102 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 11 to 6, ) daily. 707.433.2393.

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MARIN COUNTY Gallery Bergelli Through Oct 16, “Endless Summer,” four artists convey the summer heat, expressed through hot hues and fluorescent palettes. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454.

Gallery Route One Through Nov 2, “Orangeland,” artist Candace Loheed meditates on color and light, with works by Annalisa Vobis and Will Thomas also showing. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Jack Mason Museum Through Nov 30, “Radio Personalities of Wireless West Marin,” oral histories and photographs tell the fascinating stories of the men and women who worked for RCA. 15 Park Ave, Inverness. 415.669.1099.

Marin Civic Center Through Jan 8, “The View from Marin,” artwork by members of Marin MOCA is on display. 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.499.6400.

Marin MOCA Through Oct 5, “Fall National Juried Exhibition,” features established and emerging artists from all over the country working in steel, plastic, acrylic and fabric. Through Oct 5, “Rising Tides: Shifting Boundaries,” an artistic response to global warming and climate changes. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4, 415.506.0137.

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Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Oct 12, “Fresh Art 2014,” features artists from around the country present in this juried show. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. Mon-Thurs, 11am to 4pm; Sat-Sun, noon to 4pm. 415.454.9561.

NAPA COUNTY Napa Valley Museum Oct 4-Nov 30, “Inherit: Latino Artists in California,” features Latino artists whose artwork portrays Latino culture, history and influence on American culture. Reception, Oct 3 at 6pm. Ongoing, “Legendary Alabama Hills,” beautiful scenery of the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California is captured in this series of photographs by Bernard Vangrin. 55 Presidents Circle,

Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

Quent Cordair Fine Arts Ongoing; paintings, prints and sculpture. 1301 First St, Napa. Open Wed-Mon, 10:30 to 5:30, and by appointment. 707.255.2242.

Sharpsteen Museum Ongoing; dioramas depicting 1860s life at Brannan Hot Springs Resort, stagecoach, restored cottage and Disney producer Ben Sharpsteen’s Oscar. $3 donation. 1311 Washington St, Calistoga. Daily, 11 to 4. 707.942.5911.

Silverado Museum Ongoing; tribute to Robert Louis Stevenson includes original letters, manuscripts, photographs and memorabilia. 1490 Library Lane, St Helena. Tues-Sun, noon to 4. 707.963.3757.

Wildcat Clothing First Friday of every month, “Virgin-a-Go-Go,” featuring Virgin de la Guadalupe art by 25 artists. 1210 First St, Napa.

Dance Beginner Class, put on by Redwood Rainbows. 707.478.6409. 465 Morris St, Sebastopol.

Events Astronaut Lullabies A special live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space. Sat, Oct 4, 7:30pm. $10-$20. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall 2001, 1502 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.

Awakening Arts Workshop and exercises encourage art in a nurturing environment. Wed, 8:45am. through Nov 12. $20. Nurturing Arts, 114 Sequoia Cir, Santa Rosa, 707.709.6009.

Bamboo Wellness Lounge Fri-noon. Lydia’s Sunflower Center, 1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.792.5300.

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All ages welcome to join LandPaths for garden care. Wed, 1pm and Fri, 1pm. Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.524.9318.

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Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Follow the signs and view art with strolling tour of shops and galleries. First Wed-Thurs of every month, 5pm. Free. Downtown Calistoga, Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 707.225.1003.

Scott Capurro The stand up delivers his scathing humor. Oct 4, 8pm. $20. Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.773.7751.

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

Dance Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael 415.454.6422.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael 415.460.0101..

Wischemann Hall Tuesdays, 6pm, Square

Center Literary Cafe Meeting of poets, writers and artists with rotating speakers and readings. Second Wed of every month, 7pm. Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

Community Meditation Practice Sitting and walking meditation with free instruction. Followed by tea and snacks. Sun, 9am. Free. Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center, 709 Davis St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.4907.

Entrepreneurs’ Happy Hour Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while socializing with local innovators, service providers and investors. First Tues of every month, 5pm. Free. Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, 1300 Valley House Dr, Ste 100, Rohnert Park, 707.794.1240.

Meditation Group for Mothers Mindful meditation and

sharing experiences for benefit of mothers and their children. Wed, 8:30am. $10. Shambhala Meditation Center, 255 West Napa St, Ste G, Sonoma.

search for fall migrants. Meet at the Whitehouse Pool parking lot. Oct 4, 8am. Pt Reyes National Seashore, Bear Valley Road, Olema.

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Hands-on event will teach participants about edible & water-wise landscapes, simple plant propagation techniques, and how to properly put your garden to sleep for the winter. Oct 5, 10am. Free. Cavanagh Center, 426 8th St, Petaluma.

Field Trips

Help improve the natural trails in the park. Oct 4, 9am. Free. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707.833.5712.

Waves Connect with the ocean in this serene movement workshop. Oct 4, 11am. Free. Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415-331-9622.

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Participate in center restoration projects. First Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Documentary is presented by the Snow Leopard Conservancy. Oct 4, 3pm. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma, 707.996.9756.

Bird Walk Oct 1, 8:30am. Spring Lake Park, 391 Violetti Dr, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.

Native Garden Work Days Help improve our native habitats and create gardens. First Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Point Reyes Brid Walk Annual trip to the Point to

2014 Jewish Film Festival Eight international films are presented throughout the next two months. Oct 7-Nov 18. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.

Italian Film Festival Eight feature films are presented over two months brings Italian movies to the North Bay. Sat-Sun through Nov 8. $14/$104. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

Manhattan Short Film Festival Filmgoers will unite with audiences in over 250 cities to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. Oct 2, 7pm. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.528.4222.

Mill Valley Film Festival Thirty sixth annual event brings award-winning films and Hollywood stars to various venues throughout Marin County. Info at www.mvff.com. Oct 2-12. Marin County, various locations, Marin.

Food & Drink Calabash A fundraising celebration of Gourds, art and the garden. Oct 5, 1pm. $45-$50. Food for Thought, 6550 Railroad Ave, Forestville, 707.887.1647.

Demystifying Wine & Food Interactive discussions on pairings with delectable demonstrations. Sat-noon. $75. Hall Winery, 401 St Helena Hwy S, St Helena, 707.967.2620..

Mexican American Vintners Wine Tasting Celebrating Latino Heritage Month. Oct 4, 2pm. $20. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, 707.944.0500.

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BY ROB BREZSNY

For the week of October 1

ARIES (March 21–April 19) As I hike through the wilderness at dusk, the crickets always seem to be humming in the distance. No matter where I go, their sound is farther off, never right up close to me. How can that be? Do they move away from me as I approach? I doubt it. I sense no leaping insects in the underbrush. Here’s how this pertains to you: My relationship with the crickets’ song is similar to a certain mystery in your life. There’s an experience that calls to you but forever seems just out of reach. You think you’re drawing nearer, about to touch it and be in its midst, but it inevitably eludes you. Now here’s the good news: A change is coming for you. It will be like what would happen if I suddenly found myself intimately surrounded by hundreds of chirping crickets. TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

In three years, you will comprehend truths about yourself and your life that you don’t have the capacity to grasp now. By then, past events that have been confusing to you will make sense. You’ll know what their purpose was and why they occurred. Can you wait that long? If you’d rather not, I have an idea: Do a meditation in which you visualize yourself as you will be three years from today. Imagine asking your future self to tell you what he or she has discovered. The revelations may take a while to start rolling in, but I predict that a whole series of insights will have arrived by this time next week.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) The journey that awaits you is succinct but epic. It will last a relatively short time but take months to fully understand. You may feel natural and ordinary as you go through it, even as you are being rather heroic. Prepare as best as you can, but keep in mind that no amount of preparation will get you completely ready for the spontaneous moves you’ll be called on to perform. Don’t be nervous! I bet you will receive help from an unexpected source. Feelings of déjà vu may crop up and provide a sense of familiarity—even though none of what occurs will have any precedents. CANCER (June 21–July 22)

In the wild, very few oysters produce pearls—about one in every 10,000. Most commercial pearls come from farmed oysters whose pearls have been induced by human intervention. As you might expect, the natural jewel is regarded as far more precious. Let’s use these facts as metaphors while we speculate about your fate in the next eight months. I believe you will acquire or generate a beautiful new source of value for yourself. There’s a small chance you will stumble upon a treasure equivalent to the wild pearl. But I suggest you take the more secure route: working hard to create a treasure that’s like a cultivated pearl.

LEO (July 23–August 22) In June 2012, a U.S. Senator introduced a bill that would require all members of Congress to actually read or listen to a reading of any bill before they voted on it. The proposal has been in limbo ever since, and it’s unlikely it will ever be treated seriously. This is confusing to me. Shouldn’t it be a fundamental requirement that all lawmakers know what’s in the laws they pass? Don’t make a similar error, Leo. Understand exactly what you are getting into, whether it’s a new agreement, an interesting invitation or a tempting opportunity. Be thoroughly informed. VIRGO (August 23–September

22) Oliver Evans (1755–1819) was a proliﬁc Virgo inventor who came up with brilliant ideas for steam engines, urban gas lighting, refrigeration and automated machines. He made a radical prediction: “The time will come when people will travel in stages moved by steam engines, almost as fast as birds ﬂy, 15 or 20 miles an hour.” We may be surprised that a visionary innovator like Evans dramatically minimized the future’s possibilities. In the same way, I suspect that later in your life, you might laugh at how much you are underestimating your potentials right now. In telling you this, I’m hoping you will stop underestimating.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22)

When Jimmy Fallon was a senior in high school, he received a weird graduation gift: a troll doll, one of those plastic ﬁgurines with frizzy, brightly colored hair. Around the same time, his mother urged him to enter an upcoming comedy contest at a nearby club. Jimmy

decided that would be fun. He worked up a routine in which he imitated various celebrities auditioning to become a spokesperson for troll dolls. With the doll by his side, he won the contest, launching his career as a comedian. I foresee the possibility of a comparable development in your life: an odd blessing or unexpected gift that inspires you to express one of your talents on a higher level.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)

“Dear So-Called Astrologer: Your horoscopes are worse than useless. Mostly they are crammed with philosophical and poetic crap that doesn’t apply to my daily life. Please cut way back on the fancy metaphors. Just let me know if there is money or love or trouble coming my way—like what regular horoscopes say!”—Skeptical Scorpio. Dear Skeptical: In my astrological opinion, you and your fellow Scorpios will soon feel the kind of pressure you just directed at me. People will ask you to be different from what you actually are. My advice? Do not acquiesce to them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) Tomatoes are a staple of Italian cuisine now, but there weren’t any tomatoes in Europe until the 16th century, when Spanish explorers brought them from Central and South America. Likewise, Malaysia has become a major producer of rubber, but it had no rubber trees until seeds were smuggled out of Brazil in the 19th century. And bananas are currently a major crop in Ecuador thanks to 16th-century Portuguese sailors, who transported them from West Africa. I foresee the possibility of comparable cross-fertilizations happening for you in the coming months, Sagittarius. Do you have your eye on any remote resources you’d like to bring back home?

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) Years ago, you experienced an event that was so overwhelming you could not fully deal with it, let alone understand it. All this time it has been simmering and smoldering in the depths of your unconscious mind, emitting ghostly steam and smoke even as it has remained difficult for you to integrate. But I predict that will change in the coming months. You will finally find a way to bring it into your conscious awareness and explore it with courage and grace. Of course it will be scary for you to do so. But I assure you that the fear is a residue from your old confusion, not a sign of real danger. To achieve maximum liberation, begin your quest soon. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) This is prime time to do things that aren’t exactly easy and relaxing but that, on the other hand, aren’t actually painful. Examples: Extend peace offerings to adversaries. Seek reconciliation with valuable resources from which you have been separated and potential allies from whom you have become alienated. Try out new games you would eventually like to be good at but aren’t yet. Get a better read on interesting people you don’t understand very well. Catch my drift, Aquarius? For now, at least, leaving your comfort zone is likely to be invigorating, not arduous.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) Your oracle is built around the epigrams of conceptual artist Jenny Holzer. From her hundreds of pithy quotes, I have selected six that offer the exact wisdom you need most right now. Your job is to weave them all together into a symphonic whole. 1. “It’s crucial to have an active fantasy life.” 2. “Ensure that your life stays in ﬂux.” 3. “I have every kind of thought, and that is no embarrassment.” 4. “Animalism is perfectly healthy.” 5. “Finding extreme pleasure will make you a better person if you’re careful about what thrills you.” 6. “Listen when your body talks.”

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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