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n the morning of Black Friday, I arrived at my retailer of choice only 15 minutes early, expecting about the same from the crowd. At 9am, Santa Rosa’s Organicann would be opening its doors to hundreds of medicinal marijuana patients, eagerly anticipating “Green Friday.” I followed the car in front of me for a couple of blocks past the dispensary before we were able to find parking. Taking my time getting out, in order to gauge the pace of the person in front of me, I noticed the driver was a sweet old lady. We exited our cars almost in sync. “I hope you’re not going to be trying to cut in front of me,” she said, staring me down with a smile. I laughed. “Maybe we can walk together! It sounds like we’re heading to the same place.” We walked and talked for the couple of blocks, taking our time along the way. We shared stories, as well as anticipation for the deals and specials that awaited us. As we approached the facility, a multitude of cars passed by in the opposite direction—8:57am and here comes the rush. More excited, yet sleepy, patients arrived right on (stoner) time. We were not going to miss this opportunity. Nine o’clock arrived. And what happened next? Pushing, shoving, mayhem, chaos? Not exactly. Calm friendly faces, hundreds awaiting in an orderly line, slowly made their way forward. One by one they entered, and inside there was more peace to be found—and weed, there was a lot of weed to be found. During my time at Organicann on the morning of Green Friday, there were no dirty looks, arguments, fights or tears. Well, maybe tears of joy. Helpful employees, thankful customers, a little compassion and THC made all the difference. So I guess marijuana is dangerous. Especially when it’s not being enjoyed. Greyson Gibson is a Sonoma County based writer. His first novel is ‘Nowhere to Go But Everywhere.’ 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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Thanks for the inside information (“Hog Heaven,” Nov. 19)—it was a pleasure to read it and be a tiny part of that story. I know Tim very well. I live in the Netherlands, and the eight pregnant sows mentioned in the article came to me from the Mangalica Farm in Hungary (from Péter Tóth, president of the Hungarian Mangalica Breeder Organization), all from different bloodlines. They gave birth in my quarantine stable, and I cared for the 50 piglets for almost three months. The 18 best—10 reds and eight blonde—were selected for the States, and eight of the reds went to Tim in California. He is one of the most dedicated breeders I know! Tim truly loves the breed, and he is willing to sacrifice all that is needed to establish a healthy breeding base in America with Wilhelm Kohl of Pure Mangalitsa, Michigan. Tim works closely with Pure Mangalitsa, which arranged the first import of original Hungarian livestock to the states. Pure Mangalitsa was also the first to import the blonde Mangalitsa from Austria in 2010. Until the beginning of this year, it was not possible to get breeding stock from the Hungarian herdbook, because the Mangalitsa is a protected breed in Hungary, so no breeding material was allowed to leave Hungary. It took Wilhelm Kohl almost two years to build a stable relationship with the Hungarian Mangalica Breeder Organization before they permitted the first export of Mangalica ever. So what we see here is also a very important moment of Mangalitsa history, written in our days. The other two reds are in Michigan at Pure Mangalitsa as well as the six blondes, two of which went to Atlanta to Justin King’s Farm. Pure Mangalitsa has a unique position in the United States when it comes to the original Hungarian lines. They are the only ones that have the contracts for importing these “royal Hungarian

Mangalitsas” to the States. Why royal? The Mangalitsa was only bred for the Habsburg dynasty, so it’s truly a pig for royalty.

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Completely disgusting.

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Nothing like stupid online comments from people who know nothing about raising pigs, or nature for that matter. Guess they’d rather have seen the breed go extinct. The reality is that you can’t maintain the species without having a meat program since (1) pigs are very prolific, and (2) only the best genetics are bred. In nature, with predation, that’s how hardy breeds are maintained. Without apex predators, man assumes that role.

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Shame on Us I like Utah Phillips definition of the 1 percent: “The Upper Crust . . . a bunch of crumbs held together by a wad of dough.” The fake conversation about the Democrats vs. the Republican’s is getting tiresome, don’t you think? The media, largely the mouthpiece of the 1 percent and no way representative of the rich diversity of our society, stirs the pot by creating an artificial tug-of-war between these wealthy armies. And thanks to the most political Supreme Court in modern history rendering the most partisan political decision in modern times, the floodgates of influence have been appropriated by a handful of greedy, self-serving fanatics. Of course, we let them do this. We bought their distraction about Dems and Republicans. And we run with it. But any real candidate who dares name the real issue—the struggle between the super-rich and the rest of us—is marginalized by the corporate owned

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is rigged. But not just rigged against college students; it’s rigged against all of us. It’s the old bait-and-switch.

A word of caution: As fascinating as the electronic toys are nowadays, when used in a personally unregulated way they create increasing social and emotional disconnect. In other words, we are less involved, concerned, interested in each other.

And evidence from our last election seems to indicate that their strategy of distracting us with toys or boring us with lies works—the lowest voter turnout in years. They have convinced us that the one thing that could make a real difference doesn’t. We surrender our most potent expression of dissatisfaction with government and, by indifference or impotence, hand the keys of the kingdom to the corporations that ignore the common good, shamelessly purchase the congressional votes needed to pass laws that put them beyond reproach and squeeze the life out of our once thriving middle class. Shame on us all.

Additionally, way back in the 20th century, Jerry Mander wrote a book called Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television in which he said a prophetic thing. I’ll paraphrase. He said if there ever comes a day when humans confuse the experience of watching a video of nature on a screen with the actual experience of being in nature, we will be in deep doo-doo. In other words, the more we diminish, or miss, the real experience of people and places, the more at risk for exploitation those people and places will be. Elizabeth Warren is right: the game

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DEBR IEFER Reservoir Cogs Stop the presses! It’s raining, and that’s a good thing for this seemingly endless drought. Cindy Crane

But these late autumn storms that have visited the North Bay—two over the past week, another on its way—offer a more complicated picture than simple drought-busting drops of joy. The Debriefer is here to help de-complicate matters, with an assist from Brad Sherwood, spokesman for the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). Sherwood says of course the rain is a good deal for the North Bay. How could it not be? The ground is bone-dry, so “there’s a lot of room for saturation to take place—and we’re seeing that: a lot of saturation. Now with this third storm coming in, we’re looking at more runoff for our reservoirs.” That’s just ducky, but here’s the rub-a-dub: too much rain too fast could trigger a federal move to drain “excess” water from regional reservoirs.

RAIN ON THE PLAIN ‘We have to revamp the whole water system,’ says farmer Rick Crane. ‘It’s time for something new.’

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nside the Crane Melon Barn on Petaluma Hill Road in Santa Rosa, Rick Crane, 63, listens to the patter of the rain on the roof and wonders if the first real rainstorm of the year might signal the end of the drought.

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had nine inches in about 12 hours; much of it was runoff. What we need is efficient rain that soaks into the ground.” Crane’s great-grandfather Oliver Crane dry-farmed the Crane melons that he developed at the start of the 20th century (and that are named after him). Rick dryfarms, too, though dry-farming is still rare in vineyards and on farms. “What we lose in weight by not irrigating we gain in quality,” he says. “We live or die with quality. For taste, you can’t beat

our melons or the wine that’s made from our grapes.” Guy Davis turns Crane’s nearperfect fruit into majestic Pinot Noir under the WHOA label. It sells for about $60 a bottle. Nearly a year after Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought state of emergency and urged Californians to conserve—and at the end of a wet November with rainfall exceeding norms—Northern California is still too dry to breathe a sigh of relief. From Sacramento to Santa Rosa ) 10

Sherwood explains that the region’s two main reservoirs— Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino, in Ukiah—are co-managed by the SCWA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, like a layer cake. The lower depths are county-managed—the “watersupply layer” for the parched peoples of Sonoma County. But when the rains come in a big torrential gush, the water will rise into the second layer of the reservoir. That’s when the Army Corps of Engineers takes control of the spigot. Why? The Corps is in charge of flood-dam safety. The problem is when you get a lot of rain at once, and then it all goes to dust again. That’s what happened in December 2012. “There was a huge storm that year,” ) 10 The Bohemian started as The Paper in 1978.

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and beyond, farmers, ranchers and homeowners expect the worst and hope for the best. Crane doesn’t like to complain, but he learned a long time ago that with water—too much or too little—comes worry. There’s more to worry about now than in the days when he was a boy, when farms and ranches stretched up and down Petaluma Hill Road, all the way to 101. A living history book, Crane conveys the sweep of the past and provides sharp images of places and people, including himself. “I’m a dinosaur,” he says with a laugh. A dinosaur with a good memory who doesn’t aim to impose the norms of yesteryear on the present. They just won’t fit. “In 1900, the farmers around here didn’t start to plant until it started to rain,” he said. “The ground was too hard. Now you can’t wait for the rain because rain narrows your options. You can’t get into the fields when they’re sogged.” He gazes at the rain that’s falling slowly, steadily and efficiently. It seems to make him happy. “When I was a boy, we’d plant oats before Thanksgiving and then again after Thanksgiving,” he says. “We’d plant on Thanksgiving Day before we ate turkey, and then we’d go out into the fields and plant more oats after we had turkey.” Nobody lives and works that way anymore. Certainly not Crane, though he practically lives on the five-acre parcel of grapes that he cultivates as though they’re his own children. He doesn’t pick the grapes. A crew does that in no time; he stands back and marvels at their speed and accuracy. In the old days, Crane points out, nobody irrigated, not even Luther Burbank. His greatgrandfather’s contemporary was the horticultural wizard of Santa Rosa, who developed hybrid potatoes, tomatoes and plums, and who experimented with drought-resistant plants, including spineless cactus that could feed cows. For more than a half-century, Crane has kept track of rainless days and endless downpours,

and while he accepts the idea that human beings have altered weather patterns, he doesn’t entirely buy into the idea of global climate change. Sonoma County’s crazy weather patterns have given him fits and starts, but he’s learned to keep his cool in face of the uncertainties. The happiest day of the year, he explains, isn’t Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s, but that special day in fall when the grapes have been picked, loaded onto trucks and headed for the crush. “If we escape drought, flood, freezing and every other natural disaster, then I can breathe a sigh of relief,” he says. Water—not too much and not too little—usually spells relief. One hundred years or so ago, his forefathers dug a 30-foot well with picks and shovels. For decades that shallow hole provided all the water that the Cranes needed for their crops, their animals and their personal needs. Then Rohnert Park drilled down hundreds of feet, and the old well ran dry. Crane went down 200 feet to find enough water to supply his farm and his family. Now he’s worried again as new houses rise up along Rohnert Park Expressway. “We’re told to conserve water,” he says. “But 1,300 new units around the corner from me aren’t going to help the water table here. The casino sucks up vast quantities of water too. No one around here seems to want to say no to development that brings in money.” After a couple of hours, it’s still raining, and Crane is still worrying. He’s too old and perhaps too wise to carry buckets of unlimited optimism in his head. “If reservoirs are full by the end of this rainy season it will be as if no drought ever happened,” he says. “People tend to forget. But if the drought here lasts year after year, it’ll be all over for California. I’d hate to see that day. Maybe this drought will serve as a wake-up call. We’ve been kicking the same old bucket for decades. We have to revamp the whole water system. It’s time for something new.”

DEBRIEFER Sherwood explains, “and the reservoirs filled up.” So much so that the “Army Corps had to release a whole bunch of water for flood-dam purposes.” But it didn’t rain again, so the water pumped out of the reservoirs was never replenished. Ideally, says Sherwood, there’s a steady flow of cloud-nectar throughout the winter. “You want a good rain to saturate everything and get the runoff,” he says. “You want January to fill up the reservoirs, and then in February and March, you have the supply that you need for the hot summer ahead.” To avoid the Corps-driven water-waste in future drought years, the county teamed up with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to create better weather forecasting systems so big blasts of rain don’t get wasted. Sherwood explains that most everyone relies on Doppler radar for making predictions, but the rainmaker-weather that matters in the North Bay often flies below the (Doppler) radar, in the form of a low-lying “atmospheric river” (you may know it as the Pineapple Express). Better weather forecasting would allow the county to ask the Army Corps to lay off draining water if more rain isn’t coming. Problem is, “in large part, the atmospheric river is not captured in a lot of the forecasts,” says Sherwood. He says “nailing down the atmospheric river forecasts is a huge priority for the agency”— it’s the biggest potential drought-buster in the county kitbag. The Proposition 1 water bond that voters passed this year, he adds, has some funding streams that could help the project along. “If we had that in 2012, we could have said to the Army Corps, ‘Let us keep the water.’”

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LET THE SUN IN New owner Stephen Compagni Portis has given the Jenner Inn a new life.

New Generation Jenner Inn & Eatery reopens with new focus and novel culinary plan BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY

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bar perpetually closed, leaving visitors with the small, day-time Cafe Aquatica or the upscale River’s End. This spring, however, locals and tourists woke up to a new reality. Bay Area entrepreneur Stephen Compagni Portis, “just a guy trying to do stuff that’s meaningful,” bought the property from Richard Murphy, and the business underwent a revival. “I’ve been coming to the area for 40 years, and this place was essentially dead when I talked

to the owner and found out he wanted to sell,” says Portis. Along with an extensive renovation of the rooms, the crown jewel of the inn is its restaurant, a bright, inviting space offering breakfast, lunch and dinner all week long. Entrepreneurial spirit is infectious. Monica Padua, a chocolatier and chef who worked across the highway at Cafe Aquatica at the time, felt moved to take part in the inn’s rebirth and approached Portis with a food-centered business plan. Soon

enough, Padua and her team took over the kitchen. A menu was built, the facilities remodeled, the space reimagined and groovy music started welcoming the intrigued clientele. Communal sitting, big plants and bright colors came to replace the cluttered, old-fashioned furniture and the supremacy of dark brown wood. The bar received the playful name “Mermaid Cove,” and you can now say “Jenner” and “DJ” in the same sentence, thanks to the music events held on weekends. “We’re trying to create a space that offers wholesome food, a place to rest, things that nourish the soul,” says Portis. “The nature here is off the charts, so it’s a good place to channel your spirit. Food and shelter are the basics.” This spiritual attitude, as well as the benefit of working and socializing locally, attracted Jenner’s small, youthful population. “The previous staff didn’t feel they fit the culture of youth and family we’re trying to create,” says Portis. The younger population embraced the opportunity to contribute. Other Cafe Aquatica veterans, including Padua’s partner, Robert, and twenty- and thirtysomethings, now staff the kitchen and reception. The vibe at the new eatery is fittingly upbeat, cozy and efficient—one counter reads “Ask” and the other, “Receive.” The menus are plainly laminated like at a fast-food diner, but the ingredients are anything but plain. “We try to bring casual comfort food to the coast,” says Padua. With a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and previous experience in building restaurants from scratch, Padua has created an affordable, crowd-pleasing menu designed to cater to the international tourist as well as the mindful West County foodie. All products are organic and sourced from local farmers and ranchers, in order to create “familiar flavors, done in a different way.” A perfect example is the bowl of wild smoked salmon chowder, made with fingerling potatoes and bacon ($8). The broth has a beautiful ) 14

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‘The nature here is off the charts, so it’s a good place to channel your spirit.’ For lunch, it doesn’t get any better than the turkey club burger ($12). The patty is avorful and juicy, and the avocado, cheddar and bacon toppings dress it up. Everything, from the bun to the ketchup accompanying the crispy, spicy fries, is made from scratch. For dessert, options revolve around crĂŞpes and sundaes, but why not get a luscious, healthy smoothie to go? Surfer and StarďŹ sh ($6) are not too sweet and delightfully creamy, perfect to take to the beach. As if delicious food in a gorgeous setting and spiritual atmosphere isn’t enough, the whole experience comes with a very West County community angle. Both Padua and Compagni Portis stress the “collectiveâ€? aspect of their new venture. “We’re not trying to make money,â€? says Portis, “just to make sure everybody’s involved and be as hospitable and warm as we can.â€? Padua reveals that all kitchen staff members receive the same salary and make decisions together. The occasional traveler might not know that, but at least the prime real estate is now backed up with something to remember it for. Jenner By the Sea Inn & Eatery, 10400 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2377.

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$$-$$$. Casual chic, familyrun combination trattoria/ rosticceria/pasticceria featuring traditional Tuscan fare and emphasizing spitroasted meats and housemade pastries. Lunch and dinner, daily. 133 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.0576. Fine Chinese food in elegant setting. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun. 611 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.5840.

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Bistro. $$$. Country food with a French passion. Great wine bar, great patio. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun. 110 W Spain St, Sonoma. 707.938.3634.

Jennie Low’s Chinese. $-$$. Light, healthy, and tasty Cantonese, Mandarin, Hunan, and Szechuan home-style cooking. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. Two locations: 140 Second St, Ste 120, Petaluma. 707.762.6888. Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, Rowland Ave, Novato. 415.892.8838.

Lynn’s Thai Thai. $$. A taste of real Thailand in convivial atmosphere. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 8492 Gravenstein Hwy, Ste M (in the Apple Valley Plaza), Cotati. 707.793.9300.

Parish Cafe Cafe. $$. Authentic po’ boy sandwiches elicit the sound of a big brass

marching band with every bite. Breakfast favorites include shrimp and grits, but don’t forget the beignets. Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Sun. 60-A Mill St, Healdsburg. 707.431.8474

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.

Sky Lounge Steakhouse & Sushi Bar American/ sushi. $$$. An overpriced coffee shop with a tiny sushi bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 2200 Airport Blvd (in Sonoma County Airport), Santa Rosa. 707.542.9400.

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest fish and shellfish. Lunch and dinner daily. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

Willi’s Wine Bar Small plates/wine bar. $$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list. A terrific place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center. Lunch, Tues-Sat; dinner daily. 4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

Willow Wood Market Cafe Mediterranean. $$. Homey, eclectic foods. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat; brunch, Sun. 9020 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.823.0233.

Wolf House Californian. $$. Stick with the simple, classics dishes, as they always shine. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 13740 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen. 707.996.4401. Yao-Kiku Japanese. $$-$$$. Fresh sushi with ingredients flown in from Japan steals the show in this popular neighborhood restaurant. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8180. Zazu Cal-Euro. $$$. 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.

MARIN CO U N T Y Arigatou Japanese Food to Go Japanese. $. Cheap, delicious and ready to go. Lunch and dinner daily. Miracle Mile Plaza, 2046 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.453.8990.

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 Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.459.6862.

Buckeye Roadhouse American. $$-$$$. A Marin County institution. Delightful food, friendly and seamless service, and a convivial atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.331.2600.

Comforts Californian. $$. The Chinese chicken salad is beyond rapturous. Excellent celebrity sightings. Eat in or takeout. Breakfast and lunch daily. 335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.454.9840. Copita Tequileria y Comida Mexican. $$. California-inspired preparation of traditional Mexican fare, including spit-roasted chicken, homemade tamales and “eight-hour� carnitas. Some ingredients are sourced from the restaurant’s own organic garden. Lunch and dinner daily. 739 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.7400.

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.

Fradelizio’s Italian. $$. Locally sourced northern

Il Piccolo Caffe Italian. $$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalito’s spirited waterfront. Breakfast and lunch daily. 660 Bridgeway, Ste 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195. Insalata’s Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. Lunch and dinner daily. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700.

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.

Nick’s Cove Seafood/

Sun. 107 Bolinas Rd, Farifax. 415.258.4520.

Station House Cafe American-California. $$. Innovative menu, fresh local seafood and range-fed meats. Outdoor dining; full bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thurs-Mon. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes. 415.663.1515.

N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2487. Alexis Baking Co Cafe. $-$$. Alexis excels at baked goods and offers killer breakfasts and sensible soup’n’-salad lunches. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1517 Third St, Napa. 707.258.1827.

All Seasons Californian. $$-$$$. A Calistoga institution specializing in fresh, seasonal wine country cuisine. 1400 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.9111.

Wash down the red meat with a “nostalgia� cocktail. Dinner daily. 1122 Main St, Napa. 707.224.6328.

Compadres Rio Grille Western/Mexican. $-$$. Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican flavor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails. 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa. Lunch and dinner daily. 707.253.1111.

Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$. Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.

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.

BarBersQ Barbecue/ California. $-$$. An upscale ’cue joint with a high-end chef and high-end ingredients. Gorgeous chipotle-braised short ribs and pulled pork. Lunch and dinner daily. 3900-D Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. 707.224.6600.

Red Rock Cafe & Backdoor BBQ American.

Checkers California. $$.

$$$$. 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.

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; 901 & 903 Lincoln Ave. 415.451.4765. Mill Valley location: 401 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.1986.

Sorella Caffe Italian. $$. The embodiment of Fairfax casual, with delicious, high-quality food that lacks pretension. Dinner, Tues-

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.

Cole’s Chop House American steakhouse. $$$$$. Handsome, upscale 1950s-era steakhouse serving chophouse classics like dryaged porterhouse steak and Black Angus filet mignon.

Lunch specials start at $7.95 Includes soup or salad Mon-Fri only

Open 7 days a week Sun-Th 11:30-9:30 Fri-Sat 11:30-10:00 525 4th Street(Upstairs) 707.526.3939

Pizza Azzurro Italian. $.

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.

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

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

Happy Hours: Mon–Sat 11am to 7pm & Sunday 12:00pm to 5pm

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.

French, but not aggressively so. Lunch and dinner daily. 540 Main St, Napa. 707.252.8115.

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contemporary American. $$$$. Fresh from the bay oysters, upscale seafood, some steaks and a great burger. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 23240 State Route 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033.

Angèle Restaurant & Bar French. $$$. Thoroughly

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Italian dishes with a Californiacuisine touch. The house red is a custom blend from owner Paul Fradelizio. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch, Sat-Sun. 35 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1618.

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

$-$$. Cafe specializing in barbecue and classic diner fare. Messy, delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 1010 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.252.9250.

Siena California-Tuscan.

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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Wineries

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.

SONOMA COUNTY David Coffaro Vineyards Coffaro specializes in unique red blends and Zinfandels. Coffaro keeps an online diary of his daily winemaking activities (www.coffaro.com/diary. html). 7485 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville. Appointment only. 707.433.9715.

Fetzer Vineyards Even 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. Gloria Ferrer Winery (WC) Part of the international Freixenet wine empire, owner Jose Ferrer’s family has been in this business since the 13th century. Explore the Champagne caves on a guided tour. 23555 Carneros Hwy., Sonoma. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. Cave tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. 707.996.7256.

Karah Estate Vineyards Like a riddle bottled up in a mystery, it’s all but hidden in plain sight above the 101 freeway’s Cotati Grade. Impressive view; mixed bag of low-alcohol, low-priced Pinots from quirky winery. 1010 W. Railroad Ave., Cotati. Friday– Sunday 11am–5pm. $5 fee. 707.795-3030.

Landmark Vineyards There’s more to Landmark than Chardonnay. Take in the view from Mission-style courtyard. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 707.833.0053.

Larson Family Winery Barbecue wine alert! 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.938.3031.

Mercury Geyserville No fee, 20 percent discount for Sonoma County residents

and 12-pack wooden crates of mini-jug wine; two turntables, an LP record player–put on your winged shoes, it’s time to party in sleepy Geyserville! Also pickled comestibles, jam, peppers–and pretty good Pinot, Cab, Cab Franc, and Merlot. 20120 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. Open daily, 11am– 6pm. No fee. 707.857.9870.

The Natural Process Alliance & Salinia Wine Co. A beige warehouse and a clean-cut, UC Davis–trained winemaker belie the wild-eyed truth: Unusual, fruity “natural wine” as fresh as next Friday, bottled in stainless steel Kleen Kanteens. Ask for Hardy. 3350 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. Friday–Saturday, 10:30am– 6pm, or by appointment. 707.527.7063.

Passalacqua Winery Family-run, boasting good reds and Chardonnay as well as a fun wine-aroma kit to train your senses to identify common wine smells. Large deck, garden and vineyard. 3805 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.433.5575.

Sanglier Cellars The core wines are sourced from Kick Ranch, the sought-after Rhône varietal sensation. 132 Plaza St., Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am–5pm; Saturday til 7pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.433.6104.

Stephen & Walker The sign says, um, “cult wines,” but take another look: Local winemakers who have crawled up from the very trenches of the business are offering Howell Mountain Cab, a Pinot Noir triptych, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, and Muscat Canelli here. 243 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Daily, 11am–7pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.431.8749.

NAPA COUNTY Cuvaison Estate Wines (WC) Producing some 65 percent of its product as Chardonnay, Cuvaison has a

22,000-square-foot cave. Nice Pinot, too. 4550 Silverado Trail N., Napa. By appointment. 707.942.6266.

Frank Family Vineyards A media mogul imagineered a Napa Valley winery that’s surprisingly no-frills, friendly and free of charge, from the flute of bubbly welcome to the last sip of award-winning Cab. Emphasis is on the historic Larkmead winery, the wine and, natch, the guest at this popular tasting room set in the winery’s remodeled craftsman farmhouse. Frank Family Vineyards, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. Tasting daily, 10am–4pm, $10; reserve, $25. 707.942.0753.

Grgich Hills Mike Grgich’s Chardonnays famously beat the competition at the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” and the allestate winery is solar-powered and practices organic and biodynamic. 1829 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford. Open daily, 9:30am–4:30pm. 707.963.2784. Krupp Brothers Estates The story of Stagecoach Vineyards is of extremes: two miles end-toend. One billion pounds of rock extracted. Seventy wineries buy the fruit; the Krupps release 2,000 cases including Black Bart Marsanne. 3265 Soda Canyon Road, Napa. Tours by appointment, $25. 707.260.0514. Tasting at A Dozen Vintners, 3000 Hwy. 29, St. Helena. Daily, 10am-5pm. 707.967.0666.

Mumm Cuvée Napa Californian-style fizz factory, all barn and no chateau, offers a robust account of how the bubbles get in the bottle. Sparkling winetastings offered on the patio, or take it to the next level in plush love seats on the Oak Terrace. Sparkling red is novel; DVX Brut among the best in the valley. Photography gallery includes Ansel Adams prints and other exhibits. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa. Open 10am–5pm daily. Tasting $6–$20; Oak Terrace $30. 707.967.7700.

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Local Knowledge North Bay residents give up the goods on gift giving Last week, we gave you Jessie Jannsen’s well-chosen gift guide. This week we crowdsource gift ideas by leaning on a handful of North Bay locals. If you can’t find a few gift ideas between these two issues, we can’t help you. You’re on your own. —the Bohemian elves Carol Noack is the director of communications at the Raven, in charge of marketing for the theater in Healdsburg and the new space in Windsor. She is also the producer and director of the popular Mr. Healdsburg event. This weekend, the Raven Theater in Windsor debuts its family-friendly holiday musical ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ running Dec. 5–21. One of my favorite spots is the Healdsburg Center for the Arts (130 Plaza St., Healdsburg; 707.431.1970), especially at Christmastime. They feature smaller works perfect for the holidays, and there’s high-end

pottery and glass and such. The artists also make their own stationery, if you’re interested. For more unusual items, I go to Options Gallery (126 Matheson St.; 707.431.8861) in Healdsburg. They have exclusive contracts with their artists, meaning that what you find there cannot be found anywhere else for many miles. I also like to give food gift sets, and for all my local food I shop at Oakville Grocery (124 Matheson St., Healdsburg: 707.433.3200). They work with local farmers and producers and they have great gift packages that I get for family and friends. Michael Houghton is a graphic designer, who just so happens to have designed this week’s cover. His shirts and artwork can be found at www. designedbymonkeys.com. On Dec. 20, Houghton hosts Nostalgia Fest, with several

former favorite North Bay bands reuniting for one special show, at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma. Here are his picks for holiday shopping. Criminal Baking Co. & Noshery (463 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa; 707.992.5661) makes ridiculously tasty treats. Nearly everything is made on-site, and there are all kinds of gluten-free items— great for taking to a party or bringing a little basket of yummies as a gift. And they do gift certificates. Plus, you can hang out and get yourself an excellent meal there while you’re shopping. Bee Kind (921 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol; 707.824.2905) just smells amazing when you step through the door—all kinds of local honey, and shelves and shelves of beeswax candles in all sorts of super-fancy shapes. Beeswax candles are really ) 22

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a subscription, or just get them hooked with the local produce from a gift basket. Or you could get yourself a special order for cooking holiday meals. There’s quite a few other CSAs in Sonoma County too. Bennett Valley Gardens (2780 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa; 707.569.8624) is a cute little garden center with all kinds of plants. In the springtime, they’re the only place I can find some of the odd and rare plants I like to get, like Mexican oregano. They also have a weird and wonderful selection of succulents, which make great gifts for people who may not have the greenest of thumbs but who can appreciate having a Seussian plant-beast to sit on their windowsill. I’ve got some relatives who love beer and are super-jealous of all

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of our local nationally known breweries. I think they’d love to get a selection of small brewery’s beers, a Lagunitas T-shirt or jacket, or a package of Pliny from Russian River. Made Local Marketplace (531 Fifth St, Santa Rosa; 707.583.7667) is a super-cute shop with a pretty wide variety of products, all made by local folks. Really homey and friendly on the inside—it’s guaranteed that most of the things there are hand-made and not likely to be available anywhere else. There’s nothing like the smell of real books. No matter how convenient the Kindle is, it just doesn’t replace the sensual experience. I’m always trying to push my favorite books on people, and especially with gift buying, I try to keep my money local, from

I like going to farmers markets and artists studios. Showing at the Sebastopol Farmers Market (every Sunday, 10am; Weeks Way and McKinley Street, Sebastopol; 707.522.9305) is ceramics artist Hiroko Ishida. I’m in love with her stuff. I also look for Bodega Pastures there as well. They sell their wool, so for example (spoiler alert!) I got my daughters some handmade wool pillows.” For anything cooking- or cookware-related, I go to Cultivate (186 N. Main St. #120, Sebastopol; 707.824.1400) or Hardisty’s (1513 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa; 707.545.0534) in Santa Rosa. Hardisty’s has been around over a hundred years, and is local, and it’s all about shopping local. I never go to the mall except to go to the Apple store, and no one is getting any electronics from me this year. —Charlie Swanson

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All St. Helena jewelers are great. Owners Carlo and Kiki Furst Antonini are Italian, and their jewelry is very elegant. I recommend a great pair of hand-crafted earring. Not too expensive. (1309 Main St., St Helena; 707.967.9138.) Organic baby items, Unique Toys, ys, Games, Books, Shoes & Clothing. ng.

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Miyamo This funky boutique always has great party jewelry I’d get for a good friend. Like all my other recommendations, it’s very reasonably priced. Shopping local doesn’t have to be expensive. (1128 First St., Napa; 707.251.9058.) Ken Kruch, graphic designer and illustrator, co-owner of Napa’s Shipwright & Co. Letterpress + Design

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The Roost This design and vintage store sells a lot of great stocking stuffers, such as ornaments, Paddywax soy candles, cute holiday-themed coasters and coffee mugs with Napa Valley writings. They add pretty feathers to the gift wraps, pretty elegant—small things like that can make a small gift fun. (1407 Second St., Napa; 707.224.5600.)

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In Austen’s day, the stage melodrama was one of the more popular forms of stage entertainment. 6th Street Playhouse has created its own melodrama, though this one, despite the enthusiastic efforts of its cast, is unlikely to spur a renaissance of the art form. Titled Jolly Juliana, or Her Fruitcake Has Nuts, written and directed by Larry Williams, is nothing if not big-hearted. An occasionally hilarious but severely overstuffed effort, the two-part extravaganza begins with the title play, in which April Krautner (entertaining as usual) goes for broke as the title character, a fruitcake-baking savant who’s home will be lost if she doesn’t marry the evil Lucifer Bellows (Williams, happily hamming it up like a Christmas dinner on steroids). A pleasant enough diversion, it’s the best part of the show. The unnecessary second half of the night, unfortunately—described as a “holiday vaudeville”—is a problem. Designed as an 19thcentury variety show, it quickly wears out its welcome. It feels like a half-hour of filler padded with 45 minutes of placeholder. Rating (out of 5): ‘Jolly Juliana, or Her Fruitcake Has Nuts’ runs Thursday–Sunday through Nov. 9 in the Studio at 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Thursday–Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees, Saturday–Sunday. $15–$32. 707.523.4185. ‘Persuasion’ runs Thursday–Sunday through Dec. 14 at Ross Valley Players. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday–Saturday at 8pm; 2pm matinees on Sunday. $13–$26. 415.456.9555.

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ou won’t see many movies as cool and beautiful as Ana Lily Amirpour’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, though the film still needs a little sifting to distinguish its accomplishments. Writer and director Amirpour isn’t a pioneer of the avant-garde, black-andwhite vampire movie; this year alone, Jim Jarmusch released his own vamp film, Only Lovers Left Alive. Jarmusch is likely an influence in at least one of Amirour’s ideas: the way the film pauses to let us listen to the British tune “Death” by White Lies. The song speaks, as it were, for Amirour’s lonely and lovely female vampire of few words, “the Girl” (a startlingly expressive Sheila Vand). In Amirpour’s voluptuous recreation of a half-empty Iranian oil town nicknamed “Bad City” (Taft and Bakersfield provide the desolation), the Girl stalks the streets as parasite and avenger, which the director depicts with a surprising visionary eye. The vampire’s hijab transforms into a cape on her rounds, and we see her commandeer a skateboard so she can glide just like Dracula. As a troubled young drug dealer, Arash Marandi charms the Girl with a soulful comedic side that counteracts the otherwise horrorshow material. Marandi’s character suffers from family angst; mother (Mozhan Marno, recalling Melina Mercouri) is a witchy prostitute, father (Marshall Manesh) is a junkie, and there’s even something uncanny about the family cat too. Amirpour’s good taste shows in hiring director of photography Lyle Vincent, equally superb at illuminating the blurry edges of the night or in using a fine enough grain to highlight the dust motes in a moribund man’s apartment. This is a film in the tradition of Josef von Sternberg’s Morocco and Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil, as well as Michael Almereyda’s Nadja and Abel Ferrara’s Addiction— movies made almost a generation ago—which depicted the quest for numbness by those young and hurt by love. ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ opens Friday, Dec. 5, at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.454.5813.

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Now John Courage is ready to return to the stage and, seated at the small counter at Flying Goat coffee in Santa Rosa, he talks about where he wants to go musically. “I went through some pretty hard stuff, personally. My cousin and close friend Jimmy died in a freak accident last year. I never

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experienced personal loss that close. I’m just now getting through that,” says Courage. “I’ve been a total recluse, holed up and getting back to the drawing board,” he says. “And I’ve been practicing the shit out of the electric guitar.” On Dec. 5, John Courage & the Gremlin Family Band hit the stage at the Yard in Santa Rosa with a 10-year retrospective show. “Earlier this year, we put out a project called Old Gremlin, and it definitely has a more rock-androll bent,” explains Courage. “It’s where I’m at mentally, a reaction to the saturation of Americana right now. I’m waiting for a return to a rock-oriented sound.” Joining John Courage onstage will be Ashley Allred on vocals, Francesco Catania on bass, Jef Overn on guitar and baritone, and Sean England on drums. It promises to be an interesting mash-up of melodic chords and power-rock riffs. “We’ll be playing stuff from the last 10 years and three records,” says Courage. “I see it as a closing to that chapter and an opening to the next chapter.” The Yard is at Ninth and Wilson streets in Santa Rosa. It’s been a hydroponic store and is now a yoga studio, but is set to be demolished for the Smart Train. “We have a terrible record for playing the last show at places,” laughs Courage. “Santa Rosa keeps losing venues; I hope we can get some new ones.” Courage points to the hopeful sight of construction happening within the former Last Day Saloon as a possible new spot for live music in town. Beyond performing, Courage is hoping to contribute more to the Santa Rosa music scene, and he’s starting at home with his Gremlin Studios, an all-analog set-up. The studio just finished recording the first of a three-part EP by local act the Crux, who open the show this weekend. John Courage & the Gremlin Family Band play on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Yard, 769 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. 7pm. $18. 707.495.7340.

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Concerts SONOMA COUNTY Chris Robinson Brotherhood An evening with the harddriving blues rockers, presented by (((folkYEAH!))) and Gundlach Bundschu Winery. Dec 7, 7pm. $40. Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St W, Sonoma.

Chrissie Hynde Pretenders founder and frontwoman plays her classic hits and new material off her first solo album, “Stockholm.” Dec 4, 8pm. $49-$59. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Audra McDonald Tony Award and Grammy Award-winner is blessed with an incomparable gift for Broadway and opera stages as well as film and television. Dec 5, 7:30pm. $45. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

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Phoenix 110th Anniversary Party Trebuchet, Dallas Myers, Neil Carson, Patrick Kelly, Joe Kelner and others celebrate the historic venue. Dec 5, 8pm. $10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble Benefit concert gives you a first look at the newly renovated winery and includes a pre-concert reception with hearty appetizers and wine pairing. Dec 6, 5pm. $100. Madrone Family Vineyards Estate, 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.996.6941.

MARIN COUNTY Charity Goodin’s Holiday Jazz Show Marin OnStage presents three shows from Goodin, performing seasonal favorites with a jazzy twist. Dec 5-6. $10-$25. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.448.6152.

Paula West & Trio The SF jazz/soul singer and her band bring depth and

drama to America’s favorite standards. Dec 7, 8pm. $22$35. Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

NAPA COUNTY Eric Hutchinson Power pop and folk guitarist and songwriter plays off his new album, “Pure Fiction,” with openers Tristan Prettyman and Nick Howard. Dec 3, 8pm. $20$30. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

It’s a Grand Night for Singers Music Director Richard B. Evans accompanies singers from all over the Bay Area for an engaging evening of classic songs and musical theater selections. First Saturday of every month, 7pm. $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

Pink Martini A holiday pops concert features the eclectic supergroup and Symphony Napa Valley. Dec 5, 7pm. $45-$85. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.226.8742.

USAF Band of the Golden West Holiday Concert Led by Commander and Conductor, Captain Dustin Doyle, this acclaimed 50-piece ensemble from Travis AFB will deck the hall with familiar and classic melodies. Dec 8, 7pm. Free. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.226.8742.

Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Bergamot Alley Dec 9, Wild Rabbit. 328-A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.8720.

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

Christy’s on the Square Dec 3, Casa Rasta. Dec 4, Throwback Thursday with DJ Stevie B. 96 Old Courthouse

Square, Santa Rosa. 707.528.8565.

Coffee Catz Dec 4, 4:30pm, DJ Kudjo lounge hour. Fri, 12pm, peaceful piano hour. Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Dry Creek Kitchen Dec 8, Jim Adams and Tom Shader. Dec 9, Carlos Henrique Pereira and Randy Vincent Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Flamingo Lounge Dec 4, Buck Nickels and Loose Change. Dec 5, California Groove. Dec 6, Aqua Nett. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

Gaia’s Garden Dec 6, Wendy DeWitt’s Boogie Woogie Christmas Celebration. First Sunday of every month, jazz jam. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

Green Music Center Dec 6-8, Santa Rosa Symphony: Angelic Voices. Dec 9-10, Vocal Repertory Recital. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Dec 4, Bada Boom Sideshow with Sidecar Tommy. Dec 5, Sessions live jam. Dec 6, Con Brio. Dec 7, New Orleans Suspects. Tues, open mic night. Wed, Brainstorm EDM show. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Dec 5, Misner & Smith. Dec 6, Girls & Boys. Wed, Open Mic. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Dec 6, Terry Henry Trio with Bob Steele and Bill Moody. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Lagunitas Tap Room Dec 3, Michael Bloch. Dec 4, the Rivereens. Dec 5, Saffell. Dec 6, Nate Lopez. Dec 7, Todos Santos. Dec 10, Johnny Burgin. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Dec 5, Andrew Freeman. Dec 6-7, Santa Land Diaries. Second Tuesday of every month, open mic. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Newman Auditorium Dec 3, SRJC Jazz Combo. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.

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Dec 5, Lucy Kaplansky. Dec 6, Occidental Community Choir. Dec 7, Peppino D’Agostino. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Dec 6, 2pm, Sing Along Messiah. Dec 7, 3pm, Occidental Community Choir. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.

Dec 6, 2pm, Sing-Along Messiah. Dec 7, 3:30pm, Christmas in Old Europe with the Old World Carolers. 500 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Penngrove Pub

Thurs, DJ Tazzy Taz. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

Dec 6, Tao Jones & the Drones. 10005 Main St, Penngrove. 707.664.8018.

Phoenix Theater Dec 6, Mirrors. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. Wed, 6pm, Jazz jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Quincy’s Dec 5, Hot Grubb. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.1079.

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St Andrew Presbyterian Church Dec 7, 3pm, Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble. 16290 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

St Seraphim Orthodox Church Dec 5, Cantiamo Sonoma’s Christmas Concert. 90 Mountain View Ave, Santa Rosa.

Dec 5, Steam Punk Revival Party. Dec 6, Redwood Tango Trio. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

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Tues, Jeremy’s Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Thurs, DJ Dave. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

Dec 6, the Pulsators. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.

Schroeder Hall Green Music Center Through Dec 3, Instrumental Repertory Recital. Dec 3, Chamber Wind Ensemble. Dec 4, Musical Theater Scenes Workshop. Dec 7, SSU Student Composers Concert. Dec 9, Vocal Repertory Recital. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Sun, Sunday night music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

Tradewinds

Twin Oaks Tavern Dec 3, Dirty Red Barn. Dec 5, Doug Bluhmer and Bohemian Highway. Dec 6, Richie Blue Band. Dec 7, Blues and BBQ with the Blues Defenders. Dec 8, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Dec 10, Kevin Russell Band. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Wells Fargo Center Dec 6, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Home for the Holidays. Dec 9, Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

The Yard Dec 5, John Courage and the Gremlin Family Band. 769 Wilson St, Santa Rosa.

Zodiacs Dec 3, the California Honeydrops. Dec 4, Love & Light. Dec 5-6, Melvin Seals and JGB Band. Dec 7, Bluetech with Dragonfly. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

MARIN COUNTY 142 Throckmorton Theatre Dec 4, Michelle Schmitt’s 6th annual holiday concert. Dec 5, Blame Sally. Dec 6, Deborah Winters with the Peter Welker Bay Area All Star Band. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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

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BAREFOOT FOLKS Washington state folk-stompers Wild Rabbit kick off their shoes at Bergamot Alley in Healdsberg on Dec. 9. See Clubs & Venues, adjacent page.

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Dec 5, Conjunto Bebe. Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda. Wed, Rock and R&B Jam. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

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Dec 4, Judy Hall. Dec 5, ICB afterparty with Buffalo Wedding. Dec 6, Golden Gate Opera Holiday Gala. Dec 7, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

Sleeping Lady Dec 5-6, Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs. Dec 7, Tracy Blackman. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

Studio 55 Marin Dec 6, Donna De Lory. 1455 E Francisco Blvd, San Rafael. 415.453.3161.

North. Mon, Ross James’ Radio Galaxy. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY City Winery Napa Dec 4, Judy Collins. Dec 9, NVOH presents an Irish Christmas. Dec 10, Soul 4 the Season with Lydia Pense and friends. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

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

Lincoln Theater Dec 4, Napa Valley Community Chorus. Dec 7, 4pm, VOENA: Wintersong. 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.226.8742.

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Sweetwater Music Hall Dec 3, Ryan Bingham. Dec 5-8, Steve Kimock and friends. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Dec 4, Full Chizel. Dec 5, Big Cat Tolefree and the Hypnotics. Dec 6, Garage Band 101 for adults. Dec 7, Napa Valley Jazz Society. Wed, Mike Greensill. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

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Dec 3, Trio Soleá. Dec 4, Collaboration. Dec 5, Nicky DePaola. Dec 6, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels. Dec 7, James & Ted. Dec 10, Tom Duarte. 1040 Clinton St, Napa.

19 Broadway Club Dec 3, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Dec 4, Moetar. Dec 5, First Friday reggae night with Broken Silence Sound System. Dec 6, Buddy Owen Band. Dec 7, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. Dec 9, Korty and friends. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Dec 3, Marianna August. Dec 4, Charlie Docherty. Dec 7, Brian Byrnes. Dec 9, James Moseley. Dec 10, John Hoy. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Dec 3, the Weissmen. Dec 4, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack. Dec 5, Sucker MCs. Dec 6, Swoop Unit. Dec 7, the Devil Shakes. Dec 9, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

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Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Youngest member of Marsalis family lends bluesy element to intricate jazz combo. Dec 4-7 at SF JAZZ Center.

Aimee Mann Celebrated songwriter returns with her Christmas show, featuring guest Ted Leo and others. Dec 5 at the Fillmore.

Michelle Chamuel The electronic artist, who appeared first on the Voice, headlines with a new album of soulful pop. Dec 5 at Slim’s.

Say Hi Indie-rock project moves effortlessly between glaring synths and raunchy guitars. Dec 6 at Bottom the Hill.

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Galleries SONOMA COUNTY

RECEPTIONS Dec 5 Chroma Gallery, “Art Mechanique,� artist Ken Berman welcomes you into his mysterious, architectural world of paintings. 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Dec 6 Graton Gallery, “Fun & Games,� works by Mylette Welch, Cynthia Jackson, Ann Sete and others. 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.829.8912.

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Marin MOCA, “Irregularities of Attention,� artist Deborah Sullivan bridges past and present and explores concepts such as home, technology, nature and spirituality. 5pm. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. 415.506.0137.

Agrella Art Gallery Through Dec 12, “Indelibly Yours,� printmaking and tattoos come together in one exhibit. SRJC, Doyle Library, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 10 to 4; Sat 12 to 4. 707.527.4298.

C14 Contemporary Arts Through Dec 25, “Little X Little,� a small works show with over 20 artists working in a variety of media. 6780 Depot St, Suite 100, Sebastopol. 707.827.3020.

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look at the art of joke-telling that kept “Peanuts� readers laughing for decades. Through Jan 4, “Journey to the Reuben: The Early Years,� 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.

Eggen & Lance Chapel Through Jan 8, “Unplug– Enlighten–Protect,� art by Olivia Boyd. 1540 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3747.

Finley Community Center Through Dec 8, “Abstract Artist Group of Sonoma County,� the longstanding community advances the conversation on art with these mind opening works. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

Fulton X Gallery Through Jan 11, “Urban | Suburban | Rural,� dozens of artists examine the environments we live and thrive in, and how they shape our lives. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. 707.477.0657.

Gallery One Through Dec 30, “You Cannot Miss Red,� juried, multimedia show. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Dec 31, “Art for the Holidays,� a lively variety of art and craft items are on display, from 22 artists and craftspeople. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Dec 22, “Splendor of Autumn,� oil paintings from Donna DeLaBriandais. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Through Dec 27, “Postwar Modernism of the West,� exhibits under appreciated though vitally influential Western postwar artists. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

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Through Dec 29, “Infinite,� new minimalist and atmospheric paintings by Rob Quercia focus on boundless horizons and

Through Dec 7, “Punchlines in Peanuts,� 70 original strips

Through Dec 21, “Art as Gifts for the Holidays,� print show and sale. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

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perpetual light. 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills. 707.865.0243.

Risk Press Gallery Through Dec 31, “Kaye CooperMead� the artist presents a large selection of her handcrafted jewelry made from semi-precious stones in the final show at RiskPress Gallery. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through Jan 4, “The Sacred & the Profane,� photography by Jan Reddick is shown along with Jim Coda’s “The Wildlife of Yellowstone� photography. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. FriSat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Russian River Art Gallery Through Dec 24, “Artisan Gift Show,� displaying well known and newly discovered local fibre artists, woodworkers, apparel designers, jewelers, toymakers and more. 16357 Main St, Guerneville. Daily, 10 to 6. 707.869.9099.

Sculpturesite Gallery Through Jan 4, “Being Woman,� five sculptures respond to issues facing women today. 23588 Arnold Dr, Sonoma.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Dec 6, “Beasties,� a juried exhibition featuring animals real and imaginary. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

SoCo Coffee Through Dec 28, “All in One,� recent still life and landscape paintings by Hally DeCarion. 1015 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.433.1660.

Sonoma County Museum Through Jan 11, “Roseland: Stories from the Community,� members of the community have developed content around various questions concerning the neighborhood. Through Feb 9, “Hole in the Head,� exhibition chronicles the battle for Bodega Bay and the birth of the environmental movement. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.

The Corner Store Collective Through Dec 21, “De-Luxe:

University Art Gallery Through Dec 7, “In the Valley of the Sun,” multimedia installation by collaborative artists Kevin Cooley and Phillip Andrew Lewis is a meditation on the origins on the word “Sonoma.” Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

West County Museum Through Dec 28, “Batikletcawi Was Here,” displays important native artifacts and local Pomo art. 261 S Main St, Sebastopol. Thurs-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.6711.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Dec 6, “I’ll Have Another Cup of Color,” new paintings by Loring Doyle use bright color for dreamlike and quizzical pieces. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

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Marin Society of Artists Gallery Through Dec 13, “87th Annual Member Show,” works by MSA members working in all media is shown. 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 Dec 20, “Illumination: Art of the Spirit,” abstract and expressionistic works highlight the spiritual side of art. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Seager Gray Gallery Through Dec 7, “Jeffrey Beauchamp: Freefall,” imaginative portraits and landscapes from the North Bay artist. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Bolinas Museum Through Jan 4, “Ocean Wonders & Wellness,” several exhibits display paintings, photography and wearable art that reflects our precious ocean resources.. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Dec 27, “Three Ways of Seeing Water,” paintings by Will Noble, Mary Wagstaff, and Nelson Hee. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3438.

Gallery Bergelli Through Dec 26, “December Group Show,” new paintings by gallery artists. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454.

Gallery Route One Through Dec 14, “Still Dancing,” sculpture by Mimi Abers displays along with “Home” and “Tags,” featuring works by Garman Herrera and Ann Knickerbocker. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

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.

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Through Jan 9, “Inner Worlds: Conscious Unconscious,” exhibits five artists who lived in the North Bay since the 1950s; features post-surrealism, Beat culture and abstract expressionism. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

NAPA COUNTY Napa Valley Museum Through Dec 30, “Continuum” Napa artists are inspired by the Spiral Jetty. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Brian Regan The funny, family friendly comedian returns. Dec 5, 7:30 and 10pm. $45-$50. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

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‘THE NOMAD’ Painter Ken Berman’s work shows in ‘Art Mechanique’ exhibit at Chroma Gallery through Dec. 31.

See Receptions, p37.

Dance

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Holiday Folk Dance Party

Advent Festival & Alternative Gifts Faire

Live Balkan music by eightmember women’s vocal ensemble Gradina and recorded favorites make for a night of festive dancing. Dec 8, 7pm. $10. Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave, Petaluma 707.762.9962.

Browse alternative gifts from around the world featuring fair trade arts and crafts. Dec 7, 11:30am. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Fiestas Navidenas Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro performs the Mexican Holiday Spectacular, featuring 25 dancers and a Mariachi ensemble of 10 musicians. Dec 6, 7pm. $20-$40. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

Headliner Sandy Stec is joined by several other comics and host Tony Sparks. Dec 6, 8pm. $10. Rack and Cue Billiards, 8492 Gravenstein Hwy, Cotati. 707.792.2515.

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Host Bobby Golden, headliner Lisa Gedulgig and others make with the laughs while you enjoy wine and a four-course Chinese Dinner. Dec 6, 7pm. $60. Orpheus Wines Tasting Room, 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.282.9231.

Napa Valley Ballet in partnership with City Winery will delight downtown audiences with a unique local twist on a holiday favorite. Dec 7. $20-$35. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa 707.260.1600.

Holiday folk ballet features enchanting performances and family fun. Dec 6-7, 1pm. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Astronaut Lullabies A special live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space. Dec 6, 7:30pm. $10-$20. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4465.

Bijoux Holiday Open House Fine arts exhibit and sale includes hand crafted jewelry, ceramics, clothing and more. Dec 6-7, 10am. Free. Bijoux, 583 Harrison St, Sebastopol. 707.326.6874.

Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade Calistoga’s ag heritage and the holiday season comes together in this festive event. Dec 6, 7pm. Free. Downtown Calistoga, Lincoln Ave, Calistoga.

Camp Meeker Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale Holiday Crafts Fair with local

artists selling ceramics, paintings, cards, jewelry and other great ideas for gifts. Dec 6, 11am. Free. Anderson Hall, Tower Road, Camp Meeker.

‘A Christmas Market’ Craft Fair Fun, family-friendly holiday shopping alternative with regional artisans and giftwrapping services. Dec 6, 10am. Free. Faith Lutheran Church, 19355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. 707 996-7365.

Community Tree Lighting Live entertainment, a toy drive and Santa are all on hand for the ceremony. Dec 6, 4:30pm. Novato Civic Green, De Long Ave & Sherman Ave, Novato.

Dickens Family Victorian Holiday Party Travel back in time and meet Charles Dickens, and hear him read from his holiday classic. Dec 5, 6pm. $7-$10. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3438.

An Evening with Garrison Keillor America’s foremost humorist and social pundit brings his dry sense of humor to the stage in Santa Rosa. Dec 3, 8pm. $49$75. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Hanukkah Hootenanny Lively music, local food and wine and a toy drive all benefit local Napa charities. Dec 7, 12pm. $55. Judd’s Hill Winery, 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.255.2332.

Holiday Crafts Fair The vibrant arts and crafts community comes together to display their wares to neighbors, friends and visitors alike. Dec 5-7. Free. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Holiday Home Tour Self-guided tour of five homes decked out for the holidays, with antique toy exhibit at Healdsburg Museum and wines featured along the way. Dec 6, 10am. $40. Downtown Healdsburg, various locations, Healdsburg. 707.545.5567.

Holiday Open House at SHED Live music, wreath making and a bevy of holiday cheer await at the family friendly event. Dec 7, 2pm. Free. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Holiday Stroll Open Studios Good cheer, hot cider and creative gifts abound in this neighborhood) wide event. Dec 5,

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Deconstructing Luxury,” Amber Iwata and Angie Crabtree break down the American Dream with painted benjamins, bling and delectable foods. 575 Ross St, Santa Rosa. 707.292.9580.

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ICB Winter Open Studios Over 100 artists invite you to their 46th annual event, themed “Beyond the Mask” with a mask exhibit and a vibrant collection of multimedia artists. Dec 6-7, 11am. Free. Industrial Center Building, 480 Gate Five Rd, Sausalito.

Jewish Voice for Peace Meeting National organization focused on bringing peace and justice to both Israel and Palestine is hosting a meeting to form a North Bay chapter. Dec 7, 3pm. Free. The Apple Box, 224 B St, Petaluma. 707.762.5222.

A John Waters Christmas A one-man show from the director of Pink Flamingos and Cry Baby. Followed by a meet-and-greet (tickets sold separately). Dec 6, 8pm. $45$65. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Lighting of Sonoma City Hall Santa rides in on a firetruck and lights up the historic plaza. Dec 5, 5:30pm. Free. Sonoma Plaza, First St E, Sonoma.

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environmental advocacy and education with food and drinks, a silent auction and music from Fenton CoolFoot & the Right Time. Dec 6, 7pm. $35. Marin Museum of Bicycling, 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.450.8000.

Warm Wishes Backpack Assembly & Distribution Day Help assemble street packs with winter accessories for the homeless. Dec 6, 9am. $10 donation. Unity Church, 600 Palm Dr, Novato.

Windsor Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony The town becomes aglow with holiday lights and holiday spirit in this annual tradition. Dec 4, 5pm. Windsor Town Green, Market St and McClelland Dr, Windsor.

Zen Fest Holiday Sale Discover hand-crafted gifts, a host of delicious signature jams and condiments along with used collectibles and spiritual practice supplies. Dec 7, 9am. Free. Masonic Center, 373 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.1129.

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Be the first to see what the Snowmen are doing this year. Enjoy live music in the snowflake filled courtyard, a Holiday Performance by the Sonoma Conservatory of Dance and more. Dec 7, 4pm. Free/ $10 Parking. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.933.3010.

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Powerful documentary follows the struggle of the Huichol people of Mexico to save their most sacred land from transnational mining companies. Dec 9, 7pm. $10$15. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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Santa Photos at Unleashed! Bring your furry and feathered family members for a photo with Santa and enjoy vendors, raffles and refreshments in this benefit for Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue. Dec 7, 11am. Free/$15 photo. Unleashed! Dog Training, 301 2nd St, Petaluma. 707.763.9882.

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Science on Screen: The Last Ocean Ecologist David Ainley presents this beautifully filmed documentary. Dec 4, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Food & Drink Fresh Starts Chef Event Savor a unique evening of flavors from east and west with Chefs John Ash and Mei Ibach. Dec 4, 6:30pm. $55. Next Key Center, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 211.

Repeal Day Bootleggers Ball Celebrate the 81st anniversary of the end of Prohibition with live music, dancing and cocktails from Charbay Distillery & Winery. Dec 6, 7:30pm. $35-$45. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500.

Russian River Holiday Dinner Bring a gift for River to Coast Children’s Services and enjoy a traditional turkey or vegetarian meal. Dec 10, 6pm. $25. Village Inn, 20822 River Blvd, Monte Rio. 707.865.2304.

Southern Christmas Prix Fixe Dinner Dec 9, 7pm. $55. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Winemaker Tasting: Perli Vineyard Vertical Taste four years of vintages from the Perli Vineyard, nestled above the fog line in the remote mountains of the Mendocino Ridge. Dec 6, 1pm. $20-$30. Cartograph Wines, 340 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.433.8270.

Winter in the Wineries Tour, taste wine and meet winemakers at 14 heralded wineries, both large and small, in and around the town at the top of Napa Valley. Dec 6-Feb 8. $50. Calistoga wineries, various locations, Calistoga.

Lectures Richard Falk Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestine and international law scholar talks and presents his book, “Palestine: The Legitimacy of Hope.” Dec 10, 7pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. 415.459.7210.

Season’s Greetings: Writing for the Holidays Workshop uses writing to

Sunnyside Cottage Dec 6, 2pm, “We Heart Cooking� with Lily and Audrey, 12-yearold twin chefs share their recipes for kids. Free. 599 Montecito Ave, Santa Rosa 707.525.1893.

Readings Theater Angelico Hall Dec 4, 8pm, “The Universal Tone� with Carlos Santana, Carlos Santana’s unforgettable memoir offers a page-turning tale of musical self-determination and inner self-discovery $35. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael.

Book Passage Dec 3, 7pm, “The Georgetown Set� with Gregg Herken. Dec 5, 7pm, “A Muse and a Maze� with Peter Turchi. Dec 6, 7pm, “Fully Alive� with Timothy Shriver. Dec 7, 4pm, “Beautiful Hands� with Kathryn Otoshi & Bret Baumgarten. Dec 8, 7pm, “With Intent to Murder� with Arlene Rubens Balin. Dec 10, 7pm, “Censored 2015� with Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Coffee Catz Dec 10, 6:30pm, “If Words Could Talk� with Amy Trussel and Nancy Lavers. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.6600.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Dec 6, 7pm, “Let Me Be Frank with You� with Richard Ford. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Left Bank Brasserie Dec 7, 12:30pm, Cooks with Books, Cal Peternell, chef at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley appears. Includes a signed copy of his book, “Twelve Recipes.� $105/ $165. 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur 415.927.3331.

Rebound Bookstore Dec 6, 8pm, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,� Dylan Thomas’ wellloved holiday is re-envisioned with a full cast and music. Free. 1641 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.482.0550.

Songbird Community Healing Center Dec 5, 7:30pm, “Fire in the Darkness� poetry reading, featuring poetry by Gordon Walmsley, from Copenhagen; Amy Trussell and Sahar Pinkham. With music and dancing. 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.2398.

American Dream & Zoo Story College of Marin drama department presents two iconic one-act plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee dealing with social longing and materialistic frustration. Through Dec 7. $10$20. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The outrageous and hilarious tale of a Christmas play gone mad will delight all ages. Dec 5-21. $10-$20. Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Rd, Windsor.

The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged) The Reduced Shakespeare Company skewers history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy. Through Dec 21. $37-$51. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Inspecting Carol A cutting satire on professional theater, this hilarious show follows a down-and-out theater company’s desperate attempts to produce “A Christmas Carol.� Through Dec 21. $15-$25. Novato Theater Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr, Novato. 415.883.4498.

Jolly Juliana This original holiday vaudeville extravaganza commemorates the roots of American theater. Through Dec 21. $25-$32. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Christmas–love, forgiveness and family. Through Dec 21 at Pegasus Theater Company (Rio Nido Lodge, Canyon Two Rd, Rio Nido.) Dec 5-21 at Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.

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Persuasion Jane Austen’s work is brought to life by the Ross Valley Players in this new adaptation. Through Dec 14. $25-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.

Phantom of the Opera SRJC theatre arts department presents Andrew Lloyd Weber’s epic musical. Through Dec 7. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Scrooge: The Musical This delightful musical version of the Charles Dickens classic combines live action with animated sequences. Through Dec 21. $22-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

Season’s Greetings A very merry comedy that takes place over a chaotic Christmas is hilarious holiday fun. Dec 5-14. $18. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.829.2214.

Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker The vibrant and magical show kicks off the holiday season in style. Dec 6-7. $22-$34. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

The Wizard of Oz Celebrate the holidays and follow the yellow brick road with Cinnabar’s Young Rep. Through Dec 14. $10-$15. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

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For the week of December 3

ARIES (March 21–April 19) The National Science Foundation estimates that we each think at least 12,000 thoughts per day. The vast majority of them, however, are reruns of impressions that have passed through our minds many times before. But I am pleased to report that in the coming weeks, you Aries folks are primed to be far less repetitive than normal. You have the potential to churn out a profusion of original ideas, fresh perceptions, novel fantasies and pertinent questions. Take full advantage of this opportunity. Brainstorm like a genius. TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

I enjoy getting spam emails with outrageous declarations that are at odds with common sense. “Eating salads makes you sick� is one of my favorites, along with “Water is worse for you than vodka� and “Smoking is healthier than exercising.� Why do I love reading these laughable claims? Well, they remind me that every day I am barraged by nonsense and delusion from the news media, the Internet, politicians, celebrities and a host of fanatics. “Smoking is healthier than exercising� is just a more extreme and obvious lie than many others that are better disguised. The moral of the story for you in the coming week: Be alert for exaggerations that clue you in to what’s going on discreetly below the surface. Watch carefully for glitches in the Matrix.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Every one of us, including me, has blind spots about the arts of intimacy and collaboration. Every one of us suffers from unconscious habits that interfere with our ability to get and give the love we want. What are your bind spots and unconscious habits, Gemini. Ha! Trick question! They wouldn’t be blind spots and unconscious habits if you already knew about them. That’s the bad news. The good news is that in the next six weeks you can catch glimpses of these blocks, and make a good start toward reducing their power to distort your relationships. CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Now and then, it is in fact possible to ďŹ x malfunctioning machines by giving them a few swift kicks or authoritative whacks. This strategy is called “percussive maintenance.â€? In the coming days, you might be inclined to use it a lot. That’s probably OK. I suspect it’ll work even better than it usually does. There will be problems, though, if you adopt a similar approach as you try to correct glitches that are more psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual in nature. For those, I recommend sensitivity and ďŹ nesse.

LEO (July 23–August 22) What feelings or subjects have you been wanting to talk about, but have not yet been able to? Are there messages you are aching to convey to certain people, but can’t summon the courage to be as candid as you need to be? Can you think of any secrets you’ve been keeping for reasons that used to be good but aren’t good any more? The time has come to relieve at least some of that tension, Leo. I suggest you smash your excuses, break down barriers, and let the revelations ow. If you do, you will unleash unforeseen blessings. VIRGO (August 23–September 22) In 1662, Dutch painter Rembrandt ďŹ nished The Oath of Claudius Civilis. It was 18 feet by 18 feet, the largest painting he ever made. For a short time, it hung on a wall in Amsterdam’s Town Hall. But local burgomasters soon decided it was offensive, and returned it to the artist to be reworked. Rembrandt ultimately chopped off threefourths of the original. What’s left is now hanging in a Stockholm museum, and the rest has been lost. Art critic Svetlana Alpers wishes the entire painting still existed, but nevertheless raves about the remaining portion, calling it “a magniďŹ cent fragment.â€? I urge you to think like Alpers. It’s time to celebrate your own magniďŹ cent fragments. LIBRA (September 23–October 22) You now have a special talent for connecting things that have never been connected. You also have a magic touch at uniting things that should be united but can’t manage to do so under their own power. In fact, I’m inclined to believe that in the next three weeks you will be unusually lucky and adept at forging links, brokering truces, building bridges and getting opposites to attract. I won’t be surprised if you’re able to compare apples and oranges

in ways that make good sense and calm everyone down.

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In 1989, Amy Tan birthed her ďŹ rst novel, The Joy Luck Club. Her next, The Kitchen God’s Wife, came out in 1991. Both were bestsellers. Within a few years, the student study guide publisher CliffsNotes did with them what it has done with many masterpieces of world literature: produced condensed summaries for use by students too lazy to read all of the originals. “In spite of my initial shock,â€? Tan said, “I admit that I am perversely honored to be in CliffsNotes.â€? It was a sign of success to get the same treatment as superstar authors like Shakespeare and James Joyce. The CliffsNotes approach is currently an operative metaphor in your life, Scorpio. Try to ďŹ nd it in your heart to be honored, even if it’s perversely so. For the most part, trimming and shortening and compressing will be beneďŹ cial.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) With both symbolic and practical actions, Sagittariusborn Pope Francis has tried to reframe the message of the Catholic Church. He’s having public showers installed for the homeless in Vatican City. He has made moves to dismantle the Church’s bigotry toward gays. He regularly criticizes growing economic inequality, and keeps reminding politicians that there can be no peace and justice unless they take care of poor and marginalized people. He even invited iconic punk poet Patti Smith to perform at the Vatican Christmas Concert. You now have extra power to exert this kind of initiative in your own sphere, Sagittarius. Be proactive as you push for constructive transformations that will beneďŹ t all. CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) The limpet is an aquatic snail. When it’s scared, it escapes at a rate approaching two inches per hour. If you get ustered in the coming week, Capricorn, I suggest you ee at a speed no faster than the limpet’s. I’m making a little joke here. The truth is, if you do get into a situation that provokes anxiety, I don’t think you should leave the scene at all. Why? There are two possibilities. First, you may be under the inuence of mistaken ideas or habitual responses that are causing you to be nervous about something there’s no need to be nervous about. Or second, if you are indeed in an authentic bind, you really do need to deal with it, not run away. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Science-ďŹ ction novelist Philip K. Dick has been one of my favorite authors since I discovered his work years ago. I love how he reconďŹ gured my mind with his metaphysical riffs about politics and his prophetic questions about what’s real and what’s not. Recently, I discovered he once lived in a house that’s a few blocks from where I now live. While he was there, he wrote two of his best books. I went to the place and found it was unoccupied. That night I slept in a sleeping bag on the back porch, hoping to soak up inspiration. It worked! Afterwards, I had amazing creative breakthroughs for days. I recommend a comparable ritual for you, Aquarius. Go in quest of greatness that you want to rub off on you.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

Do you enjoy telling people what to do? Are you always scheming to increase your inuence over everyone whose life you touch? If you are a typical Pisces, the answer to those questions is no. The kind of power you are interested in is power over yourself. You mostly want to be the boss of you. Right now is a favorable time to intensify your efforts to succeed in this glorious cause. I suggest you make aggressive plans to increase your control over your own destiny.

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