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Rhapsodies Giving Thanks In praise of the North Bay theater community BY DAVID TEMPLETON

t’s Christmastime, and I’m in the mood to ponder the many gifts I’ve been given this year by the exceptionally committed actors, directors and artists of the North Bay theater community. I’m not talking about the shows I’ve experienced this year—and it’s been a strong year for local theater. I’m talking about those people who—through their art, their fierce love of theater or just by being cool, interesting people—brought something special to my year. I can’t possibly mention everyone, but here are a few. Let me first say thank you to Gene Abravaya, recovering from a heart attack that forced him to step away from directing Scrooge: The Musical at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Like everything Gene does, Scrooge was a project he put his heart and soul into, which pretty much sums up Gene Abravaya. So, Gene, for all you do for local theater artists, for your undying belief and faith in the theater, thank you very much. And thanks to David Yen, who not only stepped in to direct Scrooge following Gene’s illness, but also offered a fundraising run of his popular annual staging of Santaland Diaries after hearing that 6th Street Playhouse was forced to cancel its remaining studio shows after suffering serious financial problems. And speaking of 6th Street, let me offer my gratitude for the example set by artistic director Craig Miller, whose amiable, upbeat grace under pressure has been admirable this year, under circumstances that would make Santa Claus cranky. Then there’s the remarkable Elly Lichenstein, of Cinnabar Theater, who this year not only directed a truly memorable, endlessly clever production of The Marriage of Figaro at Cinnabar, but also gave a hilarious and heartfelt performance in Main Stage West’s Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike directed by Sheri Lee Miller. And this brings me to Sheri. In addition to your many contributions to local theater this year (four shows as director and one as a lead actress), you also supported taking my one-man show Wretch Like Me to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, never letting me lose faith in the project or in myself. Thanks for coming along to Scotland with us as director, and thanks, Sheri, for all you do out of your love of theater. The same to all the other supremely talented theater artists of the North Bay Theater—you all inspire me. Merry Christmas, and a happy new year. David Templeton reviews theater for the ‘Bohemian.’ Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.

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GOING MAINSTREAM Legalization depends on consensus building, say marijuana advocates.

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he Emerald Cup’s 2016 marijuana legalization panel last weekend may have been in the only hall of the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds not smelling of skunkweed, but there was still plenty of buzz among the half-dozen speakers. For the ﬁrst time, competitive factions of the state’s cannabis

movement were at the same table to discuss what a legalization measure might look like. The good news for the California economy and the millions who enjoy the state’s largest cash crop? A 2016 legalization measure will likely pass. In 2010, Proposition 19 failed with 46.5 voting in favor. But a poll from last year following legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington found that

65 percent of Californians are now likely to vote to end marijuana prohibition. So the big question for panelists was not when but how—how will a legal cannabis industry work? The panel brought together representatives of the nation’s largest legalization organizations and leading statewide activists and attorneys. Steve DeAngelo, founder of Harborside Medical Center and

the uncrowned king of California cannabis reform, took lead role as consensus builder. “We’ve got to put our histories aside and come together,” DeAngelo said. “The only way we get this done is if we do it California-style. We all sit down in a circle and we talk to each other until we’ve figured it out. If we don’t, our California values of respect for nature, caring for our neighbors and diversity will be crushed.” DeAngelo warned that without a “collaborative consensus” document that represents advocates, growers, consumers, the incarcerated, industry workers and the state, then lobbyists for Big Tobacco, casino and agribusiness could create a legalization bill that would dominate and transform the industry. “If we don’t do it, they’ll do it their way,” DeAngelo said. “We’ve got to make damned sure that regulations protect the people who built this industry.” DeAngelo wants to adopt Colorado’s policy of banning outof-state investors and growers for three years, post-legalization. He believes small growers should be taxed at lower rates than large corporations, and that size limitations for cannabis farms might be useful. This approach finds wide support. “We need to be politically active and come up with a solution, so that the people who are now doing what they’re doing at least have a chance to be grandfathered in,” said a Northern California grower in the business for decades. “We shouldn’t have to be buying a $250,000 cultivation license. That’s a consolidation of wealth; that’s not a free market anymore.” Omar Figueroa, a prominent attorney based in Sebastopol, is an independent leader in the effort to craft a bill that benefits growers, whose expertise has made California cannabis the most sought-after on earth. “It’s good that a purple state like Colorado took the lead in legalization,” Figueroa explained, “because neither party in a

‘We’ve got to put our histories aside and come together. The only way we get this done is if we do it Californiastyle.’ In 2010, California’s Proposition 19 was panned as the poorly written product of a noncollaborative process. Lindsay Robinson, director of development for the Marijuana Policy Project, believes the 2016 California bill should follow the messaging road paved by Colorado. She says calling the California measure the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” act could cut through the opposition’s often-deceptive pushback. Dale Sky Jones, chair of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, will likely play a key role in 2016 legalization negotiations and suggested the measure might borrow a page from the recent push to release 10,000 low-level offenders from California prisons. “I liked the ‘Safe Communities, Strong Communities’ title, and we might want to use something like that,” Jones said.

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o the extent most people outside of Florida are familiar with Cuban cuisine, it’s the Cuban sandwich.

A Cuban sandwich is made with pork and/or ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles and Cuban bread. The bread is a key ingredient. Cuban bread is a ﬂat, French-like loaf that’s cut square and pressed on a griddle to make it hot and crispy and delicious. The genesis of the sandwich is

murky, but the popular story is that it began as lunch fare among cigar factory and sugar mill workers in 19th- and early 20thcentury Cuba. Before the Cuban revolution and the embargo and travel restrictions that followed, Cubans traveled to Florida frequently, and they brought their sandwich with them. The Cuban sandwich ﬂourished in Tampa’s Ybor City. Now that President Obama has moved to normalize relations with Cuba, the day may soon come when Americans can

BY STETT HOLBROOK travel to Cuba with ease. Will the Americanized Cuban sandwich repatriate back to Cuba? For now, the closest you can get to Cuba in the North Bay is Windsor’s ﬁveweek-old Rumba Cuban Café. The restaurant is owned by the Tormo family. They moved from Florida seven years ago, and brought their love of Cuban food with them. Cuban-born Reina Torma does the cooking. She was born in Cuba as was Elizabeth Tormo, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Isaac. The Cuban sandwich ($11.95)

is the best seller, and for good reason. I told myself there was no way I could ﬁnish the hulking pressed sandwich, but a few minutes later, it was gone. The bread is shipped in from Miami and ﬁnished in the oven at Rumba. It’s wonderfully crisp and crumbly. The best part is the tender pulledpork shoulder pressed between the slices of bread. It’s great with a side of mojo sauce (lemon juice and garlic) for dipping, garlic breath be damned. There are other sandwiches on the menu, like the Little Havana (roast pork, Swiss cheese and garlicky aioli, $10.95) and the Frita/Cuban burger (seasoned ground beef and chorizo served on a sweet roll, $5.50). But the Cuban sandwich is really what you want. There’s also a list of daily specials that reads like the greatest hits of Cuban cuisine— lechon asado (roast pork, $15), picadillo (spiced ground beef with olives, $11), chicken fricassee ($11) and shrimp creole (e$16.95). I tried the Monday special, picadillo. It’s a simple but satisfying dish. Add in soupy black beans, white rice and fried plantains, and you’ve got a classic Cuban meal. It’s Caribbean soul food. Inside, Rumba is light and bright. There are half a dozen or so tables, and a bar with chairs made out of wine barrels. An old, black rotary phone on the wall emits a muffled ringtone that sounds as old as Fidel. Rumba and son cubano tunes play from the speakers, and Caribbean-inspired art hangs on the wall alongside a large framed map of Cuba. No images of Che here. Cafe con leche ($.95) is another well-known Cuban specialty, and it’s great at Rumba. Sweet and creamy, it’s made with Café Bustelo espresso ground coffee from Miami. Beer isn’t yet available. I’ll get to Cuba someday, but I’ll be visiting Rumba Café a lot sooner—and more frequently. Rumba Cuban Café, 8759 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor. 707.687.5632.

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

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

S O N O MA CO U N T Y Big Bottom Market Deli. $$. A stellar eatery in a modest storefront serving dual purposes: a market for local products, and an excellent comfort food and sandwich joint. Excellent biscuits and gravy, salads, cheeses, the works. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 16228 Main St, Guerneville. 707.604.7295.

630 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3785.

McNear’s Alehouse. $. Sports bar: barbecue, big appetizers, burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. 21 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Mike’s at the Crossroads Burgers. $. A

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

Left Bank French. $$-$$$. Splendid, authentic French cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331. M&G’s Burgers & Beverages American. $. The ultimate in American cuisine. Crispy fries, good burgers and friendly locals chowing down. Lunch and dinner daily. 2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.454.0655.

top contender for best burger in the county. Mike’s will even make you a triple, if you dare. Great beer menu, too. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. 7665 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.665.9999.

Marin Brewing Co Pub food. $-$$. Excellent soups, salads, pub grub and awardwinning pork-beer sausage. Lunch and dinner daily. 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.

French. $$. Homey Provencal food prepared to near perfection. Desserts are house-made and stellar. Dinner, Wed-Sun. 3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.2436.

Royal China. Chinese. $$. Smart décor, professional service, very solid wonton soup. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat; dinner, Sun. 3080 Marlowe Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.545.2911.

Chinois Asian Bistro

Russian River Brewing Co Eclectic. $. Decent pizza

Pine Cone Diner Eclectic. $$. Funky diner meets upscale bistro. Ambitious dishes, like cherry-wood-smoked pork loin with lavender gastrique, and steak au poivre with peppercorn brandy sauce are served in homey atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch daily. Closed Mon. 60 Fourth St, Pt Reyes. 415.663.1536.

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Asian. $$. Pan-Asian cuisine done delicious. Happy hour tapas and cocktails weekdays. Dinner daily; lunch, Mon-Fri. 186 Windsor River Rd, Windsor. 707.838.4667.

Gaia’s Garden Vegetarian. $. International buffet with simple, homestyle food for just a few bucks, including curry and dahl, enchiladas, eggplant parmesan and homemade bread. Lunch and dinner daily. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491. HopMonk Tavern Pub fare. $$. More than serviceable bar food with a menu that hops the globe. Lunch and dinner daily. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

JoJo Sushi Japanese. $-$$. Hip downtown eatery features fresh sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and innovative specials. Lunch and dinner daily. 645 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.569.8588.

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

and excellent brews. Two words: beer bites! Lunch and dinner daily. 725 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.2337.

MARIN CO U N T Y Finnegan’s Marin Pub fare. $$. Irish bar with the traditional stuff. Lunch and dinner daily. 877 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.899.1516.

Fradelizio’s Italian. $$. Locally sourced northern 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.

Frantoio Italian. $$-$$$. Perennial winner of SF Chron’s “100 Best,” Frantoio also produces all of its own olive oil. Dinner daily. 152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.289.5777.

Hilltop 1892 American. $$-$$$$. Casual dining with

Pizzeria Picco Pizza. $-$$. The wood-fired oven keeps things cozy, and the organic ingredients and produce make it all tasty. Lunch and dinner, Sat-Sun; dinner only, Mon-Fri. 316 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.8900. Sushiholic Japanese. $$$$. A nice addition to the local lineup, with a lengthy and wellcrafted repertoire including uncommon dishes like nabeyaki udon, zaru soba, yosenabe and sea bass teriyaki. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Rowland Plaza, 112-C Vintage Way, Novato. 415.898.8500. Tommy’s Wok Chinese. $-$$. Tasty and filling Chinese fare without the greasy weigh-down. Nice vegetarian selections, too. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat; dinner only, Sun; closed Tues. 3001 Bridgeway Ave, Sausalito. 415.332.5818. The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial

Yet Wah Chinese. $$. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch. Lunch and dinner daily. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.

N A PA CO U N TY BarBersQ Barbecue/ California. $-$$. An upscale â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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

Red Rock Cafe & Backdoor BBQ American. $-$$. Cafe specializing in barbecue and classic diner fare. Messy, delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 1010 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.252.9250.

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

Siena California-Tuscan. $$$$. Sophisticated, terroirinformed cooking celebrates the local and seasonal, with electric combinations like sorrel-wrapped ahi tuna puttanesca. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sun.

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Solid Fare Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inverness Park Grocery is your basic West Marin gourmet deli. Which is to say that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing basic about it. For every grocery staple, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hooked into the magic market of West Marin. One fridge is loaded with Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicken, and around every bend thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another locally sourced productâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Shortyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Produce included. Last week the deli opened an eat-in room adjacent to the main store. The gist: familystyle benches and a wooden counter along the window upon which to rest your weary hams. Enjoy the views. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Elephant Mountain yonder-ways and sheep bumbling in a field across the street. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, you are deep at the edge of the fringe of the center of pure wilderness. Order at the deli and enjoy your snack in the fresh-painted room, whose walls are filled with prints from photographer Daniel Dietrich. Chef Ed Vigilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh on the scene here, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cranked up a choice selection of new salads, specials and sammies. I ordered an $11 Cubano off the deli chalkboard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dense, pressed sandwich and appears to be a new addition, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on the printed menu. The verdict? That is one good and meaty Cuban policy, and the sandwich is pretty good too. I also tried Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $6.75 breakfast burrito: bacon, potatoes, melted cheese, eggs, green chilies, your mama. Total rib-sticker. I munched that burrito with a big coffee and tuned in to the locals and their chit-chat: the tides, the weather, alien sightings on Inverness Ridge. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sign in the new room that says, simply, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gather.â&#x20AC;? And so we gather, wearing muddy boots, drinking coffee, expecting rain and appreciating solid fare in a sweet new spot. Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inverness Park Grocery, 12301 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness Park. 415.663.1491.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tom Gogola

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atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken and fish all served with soup or salad. Lunch and dinner daily. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. 707.878.2403

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Assorted Indian snacks, Mixed Platters $6 Samosas $3. All Bottled Beer $3

Authentic Indian Cuisine & select American Summer Fare

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 CO U N TY Copain Wine Cellars Barn-style tasting room provides panoramic view of the Russian River Valley and a peek into the cellar from whence emanate low-alcohol, food-friendly, continentalstyle Syrah and Pinot Noir crafted with subtle oak, forest-floor notes and cool dark fruit flavors on a smooth finish. 7800 Eastside Road, Healdsburg. Open Thursday– Sunday, 11am–5pm; Tuesday– Wednesday, by appointment. 707.836.8822.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Spacious, clean and bright, otherwise not much to recommend it–except a stellar lineup of finely crafted, fruit-forward wines. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. 10am–4:30pm daily. $10 tasting fee. 707.827.3600.

Freeman Vineyard & Winery Rundown, trashed—this little winery had seen better times when the Freemans found it. With a spotless crush pad and new horseshoe-shaped cave, it’s giving back the love. Pinot Noir from top West County vineyards. 1300 Montgomery Road, Sebastopol. By appointment only. 707.823.6937.

J Vineyards & Winery Save the sit-down, threecourse food and wine pairing in the Bubble Room for a special occasion, like, “Hey, it’s Sunday.” Weekend program offers deceptively wee courses that change every six weeks to feature seasonal produce. Diverse and intense flavors, matched with sparkling wine, Pinot and Chardonnay, sure to amuse anyone’s bouche. New: Legacy Lounge and Terrace Tasting.11447 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg. Open daily 11am–5pm, regular tasting $20. Bubble Room, Friday– Sunday, 11am–3pm, $75. 888.594.6326.

Keller Estate Nestled in rolling hills above the Petaluma River, the winery, designed by a prestigious Mexican architecture firm, was built with stones from China’s Three Gorges dam project. No crowds, and excellent Pinot, Chard and Syrah. 5875 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluma. Thursday–Sunday 11am–4pm. $10 fee. Call ahead. 707.765.2117.

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.

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.

Soda Rock Winery King suites, water tower room, and rustic barn—all perfect for weddings. Pair the Zinfandel with pancakes in the morning. 8015 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg. Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $5. 707.433.3303. Toad Hollow A humorous, frog-themed tasting room begun by Robin Williams’ brother Todd Williams and Rodney Strong, both now passed. Refreshing and fun. 409-A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30(ish)pm. 707.431.8667.

Viansa Winery Large and filled with crosspromotional products, a deli and a pseudo-Italian marketplace. 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 707.935.4700.

Westwood Winery Tucked away in historic downtown Sonoma, the handsomely furnished tasting salon is a casual setting for

a serious sit-down tasting of food-friendly Pinot Noir, and some of the most savory Rhône west of the Rhône, from the Annadel Estate vineyard. 11 E. Napa St., #3, Sonoma. By appointment; tasting fee $10. 707.935.3246.

N A PA CO U N TY Charles Krug Winery Founded 1861, and owned by the Peter Mondavi family since only 1943, Krug is among Napa’s most historic wineries. Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and reserve Cab in the newly restored Redwood Cellar in the original stone winery. Ask about the Johannisberg Riesling. 2800 Main St., St. Helena. Tasting daily, 10:30am to 5pm. Fees vary; complimentary for “Napa neighbors.” 707.967.2229.

Ehlers Estate Proceeds from luxury Cabernet are a drop in the bucket for the Leducq Foundation, supporting cardiovascular research— but the tastiest drop. Lounge comfortably in the historic stone cellar. 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena. Daily by appointment, 10am–4pm. Tasting fee $35. 707.963.5972.

RustRidge Ranch Down one of Napa’s less-traveled roads, the story began with thoroughbred horses. Bed and breakfast stays available in a rambling ranch house with wall-to-wall horse decor. 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St. Helena. By appointment, 10am–4pm. Tasting fee, $20. 707.965.9353.

Sequoia Grove A diamond in the rough that’s all polished and ready to kick some booty—not that they’re competitive. Once famed, now clawing back, Sequoia Grove offers shaded redwood picnicking—as you might expect—and wines to take notice of. 8338 St. Helena Hwy., Napa. Daily, 10:30am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15–$30. 707.944.2945.

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Some wineries are hopping on the Prosecco train BY JAMES KNIGHT

lass of Prosecco? You’re not likely to be offered Champagne at a local winery, but Prosecco is popping up all over. Wine tasters at Kenwood’s VJB Estate may start with a pour of Prosecco Extra Dry ($28) imported from Italy’s Valdobbiadene district before sampling VJB’s own Italian varietals. In Healdsburg, Fritz Underground Winery has imported Prosecco for three years, and although they’re making a Russian River Valley sparkling wine for their 35th anniversary, they’re sticking with Prosecco in the long run. And now the heavies in Napa are getting involved. If this isn’t a trend, it’s more than a oneoff. Villa Giustiniani Prosecco Extra Dry ($27) Fritz imports this wine from the Order of Malta, a 900-yearold outfit that turned their swords to grape shears along the way, explains winery owner Clayton Fritz, and now organize humanitarian relief efforts around the world. A pale, platinum blonde hue, the wine shows a subdued bead of tiny bubbles. There’s something tropical in the aroma, with faint hints of pear and green grape, and the freshness of sliced jicama. Fritz says he likes it because it’s a dryer style of Prosecco. “A lot of the sweeter styles have garnered attention,” he says, “this is more on the refined side.” It seems more full-bodied than the others. Available at Station 1870 wine bar in Santa Rosa. Ménage à Trois Prosecco ($14.99) More of a menagerie than just trois, this Napa producer added Prosecco to the lineup in October. Sold in the tasting room and in stores, it simmers attractively in the glass with plumes of very fine bubbles. Faint notes of marzipan, maybe powdered sugar, pear and honeydew melon rind, too, are just background to the sea-foam sensation that fills the palate. I can see the utility of starting with this wine on a dinner date—it’s pleasantly innocuous, not showy, but has enough fresh, sparkly charm to lubricate a session of yackety gab. Korbel California Brut ($10.99) Which one is not like the others? Prosecco gets its sparkle in a tank, resulting in a fresher, less yeasty note to the wine. Indeed, the Korbel, an inexpensive but solid blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and Pinot Noir that’s made in the traditional méthode champenoise, shows just the faintest hint of apricot scone, giving itself away amid the Proseccos, made by the Charmat process from the Italian Glera grape. Avissi Prosecco ($14.99) The biggest bubbles, but the least aromatic. All that effervescence subsides, leaving a steely sparkling wine on the dryish side. On the plus side, it’s available in some stores in a fancy bag with bow tie as a holiday promotion.

! g n a B Your guide to North Bay end-of-year festivities

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Sonoma Ring in the new year with lots of laughs at the all-comedy cabaret with Sandy and Richard Riccardi at 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. The Riccardis riff on menopause, social consciousness and their cracked road to marital bliss at 7pm ($25) and 10pm ($40– $50). 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3544. The Petaluma Museum hosts its sixth annual New Year’s Eve gala from 7pm to 10pm. Celebrate with a concert by violinist Yun Chu, cellist Shu Yi Pai, pianist Elizabeth Walter and Nancy

Severance on viola will perform selected works of Beethoven and Dvorak. Petaluma Creamery and Russian River Vineyards’ ﬁne wines and cheeses will be served complimentary. Guests also have the option to purchase preferred tickets with “elite beverage service.” Prices go up as the event nears. $35–$70. 20 Fourth St., Petaluma. 707.778.4398. Dance in the new year at the Flamingo Resort. Party in two rooms of music and dancing, with a special reunion performance of Crossﬁre in the Grand Ballroom. Top DJs include DJ Don Dada and DJ JMag in the Lounge, spinning continuous dance tracks before the countdown ball falls.

The event features a cash bar, and tickets are available online or at the door for $55. Doors at 8pm; show starts at 9:30pm. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530. Get bluesy this New Year’s Eve with Tommy Castro and the Painkillers at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma ($41). This guitardriven blues band is known for putting on a great show, and there will be a special guest performance with Keith Crossan and Nancy Wright. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Doors at 8pm; shows starts at 9pm. 707.765.2121. Get a leg up on your New Year’s ﬁtness resolution with the Jack London State Historic

Park in Glen Ellen on Jan. 1. As a part of the national “First Day Hikes” movement sponsored by America’s state parks, the free event will be offering a series of hikes for all ﬁtness levels this year that take hikers through the mixed evergreen forest up to a summit offering sweeping vistas of Sonoma Valley for the more experienced. 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216. For those looking to end the year with some serious groove time, swing by HopMonk Sebastopol for “Brainstorm New Year’s Eve: The Time of our Minds” event from Daniel K Presents. The event will feature multi-genre dance music, ) 16

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hiphop and dub-step with performances by Wick It, Stylust Beats and more. This high-energy celebration starts at 9pm and is 21 and over. $30 early bird; $35 advanced purchase; $40 at the door. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.7300 Hip-hop is not forgotten in Sonoma County this year with New Year Steeze at the Whiskey Tip in Santa Rosa. A-Plus and Casual from Oakland’s legendary Hieroglyphics crew will perform, and well as M.C. Radio Active and more, killing it with conscious hip hop, indie rap, and electronic music all night long. With a complimentary whiskey toast at midnight, the event is $20 presale online and $30 at the door. 8pm–2am. 1910 Sebastopol Road. 707.495.9351. Jazz lovers, ring in the New Year at Guerneville’s Main Street Station with artist Frankye Kelley, a Grammy-nominated singer who will perform a series of jazz standards as well as a few familiar blues tunes. $20–$35. This venue also has a dining option before the show. 16280 Main St. 707.869.0501 There’s sing-a-long music at Redwood Cafe in Cotati. The evening starts with the crowd

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singing Beatles hits at 8pm with lyrics provided (free), and at 9:30pm the dancing starts with the GrooveMatics ($10). Get ready for classic rock, Motown, and the blues. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. 707.795.7868. Enjoy some R&B and rap this New Year’s Eve at the Tradewinds in Cotati. DJ J.Lately will be headlining, and getting everyone ready for a midnight toast. No cover charge. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy. 707.795.7878. For something different, explore the life and times of Edith Piaf in Cinnabar Theater’s play Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies. This performance recreates Piaf’s unlikely road from the brothels of Paris to stardom in the 1930s. Musical accompaniment by a ﬁve-piece band completes the experience. On New Year’s Eve only, enjoy desserts before the show, party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight. $55–$65. 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

Marin Dance and laugh into the new year with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs and Jude Johnstone at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley at ($40–$70). Keep the fun going on New Year’s Day with some of the funniest comedians around: Will Durst, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, Mari Magloni and Arthur Gaus at 8pm. $21–$25. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. The New Year’s Eve extravaganza at 19 Broadway in Fairfax is the ultimate funky

dance party in Marin ($35–$40) with versatile band Vinyl, and featuring local soul diva Cathleen “Sweetie Pie” Ridley, starting at 9pm. 19 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 415.459.0293. Laughs abound at the Fifth Annual New Year’s Eve StandUp Comedy Celebration at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael. This year the event boasts ﬁve comedians in one night, including headliner Don Gavin. The night kicks off at 7:30pm with a no-host cocktail party and continues on to a NYE Champagne toast at midnight with the comedians. The event doubles as a canned food and coat drive for SF-Marin Food Bank and One Warm Coat, so bring along nonperishable foods and warm lightly used or new coats. $33–$37. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 415.444.8000. There are even more opportunities to laugh at the annual Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition at the Marin Center in San Rafael. Featuring a variety of performances by the comedy competition alumni, the show starts at 9pm. $35. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6400. Brooklyn-based band Pimps of Joytime play at Sweetwater Music Hall in Corte Madera at the annual NYE PARIS celebration. CALLING Their sound The Cinnabar is completely Theater stages their own ‘Edith Piaf.’ unique blend of including Afrobeat, rock, hip-hop and electronica. Tickets include a Champagne toast at midnight, and VIP tickets include a dinner of locally sourced, seasonally driven and organic foods

sure to delight the palate with worldly ﬂavors. $47–$102. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Get ready to rock with the Unauthorized Rolling Stones at George’s Nightclub in San Rafael. This New Year’s Eve bash not only has good tunes but a Champagne toast at midnight and a guaranteed good time with the club’s two-drink minimum. (Does the Champagne count?) $35. Check out the reserved seating option. 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.226.0262. If you love good beer and classic rock, spend your last hours of 2014 at HopMonk Novato, listening to the sweet sounds of Rock Candy as they treat the audience to some classic rock covers. HopMonk also switches things up by treating guests to an IPA toast at midnight. $25– $30. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200. Beso Negro rings in the new year with style and passion as they perform their gypsy jazz and

Napa Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead in St. Helena celebrates the new year with a special evening featuring executive chef Stephen Barber’s annual four-course farm-to-table dinner menu paired with delicious wine, festive cocktails and Long Meadow Ranch’s very own grappa and live music. Join the evening’s delicious events at 5pm ($65) with optional wine pairings ($20). 738 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.9181. The Harvest Inn’s New Year’s package with Goose and Gander provides a guaranteed reservation at the annual party, this year featuring pianist Bob Ringwald, and a latenight DJ. Upon arrival each guest

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receives a bottle of sparkling wine and ﬁve-star accommodations within the hotel. 1 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.9463 La Toque’s ﬁve-course “Red Tie Dinner” ($274) is a New Year’s delicacy. At the Michelin one-star restaurant inside the Westin hotel, enjoy dinner with full access to the Red Tie Party ($75) at BANK Cafe and Bar. 1314 McKinstry St., Napa. 707.257.5157. The 2015 New Year’s Eve Champagne tasting menu at 1313 Main is bursting with delightful pairings. $185. 1313 Main St., Napa. 707.258.1313. Silo’s brings us back to the 1980s with SuperHuey, the Huey Lewis and the News cover band. This New Year’s celebration features either a dinner option at 6pm ($75) or the later 9:30pm show complete with a glass of

Champagne and dessert ($100). 530 Main St., Napa. 707.251.5833. Silverado Resort offers an array of celebrations to ring in 2015, including a four-course meal at the Grill or a prix-fixe menu at the Royal Oak, the Gary Mule Deer music and comedy show and finally the fourth annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. The final event will feature dancing, party favors, a balloon drop and a cash bar. 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. 707.257.5431. Do it up big this New Year’s Eve with Celebrate! Napa Valley’s all-inclusive event in Calistoga. This means your choice of a $50 voucher to a variety of Calistoga restaurants, a shuttle service from

downtown to the Napa Valley Fairgrounds where the party gets going with an open bar, a dessert bar, late-night snacks and music from Night Fever. Enjoy a glass of Shramsberg sparkling wine at midnight before the shuttle delivers you safely to your Calistoga destination. $150 for the package, $100 for party only. 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga. 707.942.5111. The Meritage Resort and Spa celebrates New Year’s Eve with plenty of options including a multi-course meal at Siena ($95), a ballroom celebration, a Champagne toast at midnight and live music by the Brian Cline Band ($60). A VIP Lounge upgrade option with bottle service and small bites, or even a combination of all of the above is also available. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. 844.993.9628.

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“swing gigante” covers. This will be a band to dance to well into the night at Peri’s Silver Dollar in Fairfax, starting at 9:30pm. $20. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910. If the sounds of Prince are more your style, spend New Year’s Eve at Fenix, where the Prince cover band the Purple Ones will be performing and the prix-ﬁxe menu will be available for two separate time slots. The early bird seated dinner and show goes from 5:30pm to 7pm with a Champagne toast ($75), and the all-night version runs 8pm to 12:30am ($125). There are also options for seating at the Back Bar for both performances. 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.813.1234. Rancho Nicasio heats things up for its 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Party with the Zydeco Flames, playing an upbeat danceable blend of traditional Cajun music. $35–$45. 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

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MAINE STORY Actress, producer (and part-time West Marin resident) Frances McDormand appears in Point Reyes Station to talk about her latest project, ‘Olive Kitteridge.’ See Lectures, p30.

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Orgone began with two teens, keyboardist Dan Hastie and guitarist Sergio Rios, hanging out at the boardwalk and record stores of Los Angeles. Fueled by a common love of the soul of the ’60s and ’70s, the two steadily recruited friends and likeminded musicians. Now the band is a massively popular collective, eight members strong, and rejuvenated by the recent addition of powerhouse singer Adryon de León Orgone takes up a miniresidency in the North Bay, performing Dec. 26–27, at HopMonk Sebastopol, (230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol; 9pm; $20; 707.829.7300) and Dec. 28, at HopMonk Novato (224 Vintage Way, Novato; 9pm; $20; 415.892.6200).

Alt-rock star Nick Cave has been stretching the limits of creativity in music, writing and film for over 30 years, and recently celebrated a unique milestone in a signature surreal way with his quasi-documentary ‘20,000 Days on Earth.’ Cave gives frank insights into his life and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process in the dreamlike film, which melds the real and imaginary in a fictitious portrait of Cave’s 20,000th day, with appearances by the likes of writer Warren Ellis, actor Ray Winstone and singer and actress Kylie Minogue as well as Cave’s family and friends. 20,000 Days on Earth screens on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at City Winery, 1030 Main St., Napa. 7pm. $10. 707.260.1600.

The Getaway Dogs began as a thematic concept from singer-songwriter Kai Killion. On his debut full-length album, last year’s Mermaid Legs & Getaway Dogs, Killion deftly combines Brazilian soul and indie rock-folk for a hypnotically rhythmic and melodic collection of laid-back, though no less intriguing, acoustic tunes. The Getaway Dogs currently act as the back-up band for Killion’s live outﬁt, an ever-evolving lineup of close friends and collaborators from Killion’s hometown of Santa Cruz. This week, Kai Killion brings the Getaway Dogs with him when they play a postholiday show on Friday, Dec. 26, at the Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 9:30pm. 415.485.1182.

The days immediately after Christmas always give me a bit of post-holidaydepression. After weeks of chaos, it’s time to unwind from the relentless schedule of holiday cheer with pianist Cole Thomason-Redus at the R3 Hotel piano bar. Thomason-Redus is a San Francisco native classical capable of entertaining audiences in any setting, from the theater to the symphony hall, to the casual crowds of west Sonoma County. This special holiday weekend of music is the perfect chance to enjoy a cocktail and swoon along, when Cole Thomason-Redus tickles the ivories on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26–27, at R3 Hotel, 16390 Fourth St., Guerneville. 8pm. 707.869.8399.

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GETTING PHYSICAL Carlos Silva, right, and partner Glen Schoeneck want to pump you up with Body Déjà Vu.

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owadays, Zumba is so widespread and familiar that it’s acquired both hardcore devotees and smirking haters, both camps set in their ways.

But before the Latin dancebased exercise regime became a worldwide craze, a Brazilian guy named Beto Perez came up with it, patented it and started dreaming big. Fame and big bucks followed, and certiﬁed Zumba instructors

became more common than stylists and copywriters, but once upon a time Zumba was just a fun idea, a revelation. And this is where you’ll ﬁnd Santa Rosa’s Carlos Silva, in that place of big dreams. Silva, too, was

born in Brazil, but was adopted by a couple from Arizona. He grew up in 1980s and ’90s America, when dancing was secondary to football. But these days, Silva is promoting his own brand of dance-based fitness right here in Sonoma County. He calls it Body Déjà Vu. When you step into the brandnew studio Silva and his partner, Glen Schoeneck, opened in September, you’re greeted by a big dance floor and freshly painted walls adorned with inspirational quotes by Oprah, Bob Marley and other icons. The quotes speak of positivity and healthy body image, and this is where Body Déjà vu takes its spiritual cue. “Body Déjà vu has been a long time in the making,” says Silva as he walks around the facility. “We were trying to create a workout that helps you have a déjà vu experience—of a time when you looked and felt you—and keep experiencing it.” His own body doesn’t need a reminder—fit and wearing stylish black and neon, he is happy to retell his life story. Back in Arizona, working as an assistant to mental health professionals, he learned about balance and the importance of good energy. His second passion, dancing, brought several backup dancing opportunities and a craving for teaching. His experience in retail will come in handy in the gym’s soon-to-open boutique. “We want to go around the globe in one workout session,” explains Silva. The workout is based on ethnic and popular tunes from a variety of countries and incorporates moves borrowed from Latino salsa, Punjabi bhangra, Middle Eastern belly dance and Irish step dancing, as well as some inevitable hip-hop. Even K-pop, the crazily popular Korean genre, is getting its own dance, complete ) 20

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‘We want to go around the world in one workout session.’ Silva and Schoeneck plan on offering certiﬁcation programs to instructors if their brand of workout picks up speed, but in the meantime, Santa Rosa is the epicenter of their activity. “It’s kind of exciting to start it here,” says Silva. “People here love new ﬁtness programs, but they mostly have to go elsewhere to access them.” The variety of workout brands the studio offers additionally to Body Déjà Vu—from the yogaPilates hybrid Piyo and the ballet-centered LeBarre to the drumming-inspired Pump—begs the question: What’s next for the energetic trend of trademark workouts with catchy names? According to Silva and Schoeneck, the only way is up. “The traditional way to work out has gone away,” they say. “To keep people engaged, you need to allow them to really explore what their passion is and keep them interested.”

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or the North Bay, there is but one easy way to access San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge has long been a source of intrigue, excitement and admiration. But what about the darker side of the bridge, the dangers of crossing with no median barriers for those many cars that commute everyday? From Jan. 10–12, the bridge will shut down to allow the construction of a movable median that will make the bridge a little safer for those who travel across it. This change is just a few yeas too late for Dr. Grace Dammann. Dammann’s story of a near-fatal head-on collision on the bridge in 2008 is the focus of the 2014 award-winning documentary States of Grace, which shows how her life changed over the years due to this one moment, and how it could have been prevented. A great humanitarian notable for her work instituting HIV/AIDS clinics for

underprivileged individuals, Dammann was lucky enough to survive to tell her story, though she was left physically and mentally shattered. The film also follows the demanding task of working with her partner to continue to care for their disabled teenage daughter, while concurrently rehabilitating herself. The film intends to be a story of resilience over despair, and in Dammann’s own words, “a teaching tool for medical students, for physicians, for physical therapists, and for family members who are dealing with caregiver and carereceiver issues—to that extent, my goals were totally met.” In honor of the new movable median barrier, States of Grace is returning to the Bay Area with multiple showings, including a special screening at Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center on Jan. 8 at 7pm, including a Q&A with Dammann, her partner Fu Schroeder, and the filmmakers. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

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throughout the years, but they make their official debut as a collective on Dec. 26 in El Verano, that little blink-and-you-miss-it town on Highway 12 near Sonoma. “These guys are the real deal,” says Binkley. “I’m just excited to get on their caliber, put together an album and do some traveling.” At 35, Binkley is the young man in this troupe, though he has logged more than 1,700 shows over the last 15 years. “We’ve got guys that played Woodstock, guys that played with Norton Buffalo,” continues Binkley. “I’m just going to be a sponge.” Binkley’s long-time friend and collaborator Junior Boogie was the first to join him in the All Stars. An acclaimed blues Harmonica player, Boogie first played with Binkley on Rock Bottom and often appears with the Whiskey Thieves, when he’s not sharing stages with Elvin Bishop or Dr John. Guitarist David Aguilar is also on board, a veteran of the scene who was named the city of Sonoma’s Treasure Artist last year, recognized for his achievements in performance. The Sonoma All Stars also boast guitarist Rich Kirch, best known for his 13 years in the legendary John Lee Hooker’s Coast-to-Coast Blues Band. Roy Bloomfield, Alex Garcia and Bob McBain round out the troupe, and this show also features even more guests sitting in, including multi-talented performer and producer Peter “Pops” Walsh. Opening the show is another special surprise, as Codi’s folks, Rick and Lisa Binkley, return to Sonoma and perform with Savannah. The Sonoma All Stars are all about bringing some blues back, but Binkley is also introducing some newer numbers, and the band is traversing the territory of contemporary songwriters like John Legend in an upbeat style. “We’re bringing the old in with the new,” says Binkley. “Ideally, our demographic is 25 all the way up to 75 or 80, and everyone is dancing and having a good time.”

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Music Concerts Clubs & SONOMA COUNTY Venues Orgone Soul, funk and Afro-disco band has been tearing up stages nationwide for over a decade. Dec 26-27. $20. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Sonoma All Stars Debut performance from the new super band of local musicians features Codi Binkley (Whiskey Thieves), Jr Boogie and others. Dec 26, 9pm. Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906, 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Turning the Tapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration After 13 years, Mary Ann and Mike Brigham are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turning the Tap,â&#x20AC;? as Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub changes hands on Jan 1, 2015. Manazanita Moon perform. Dec 31, 5pm. Free. Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub, 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

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Mark St. Mary Zydeco Band Saturday, Dec 27

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Brooklyn-based funksters party the year away and welcome in 2015 with style. Dec 31, 9pm. $47-$102. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

The Purple Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NYE at Fenix includes a prix fixe dinner and music from the premiere Prince tribute band. Dec 31, 8pm. $125-$145. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

NAPA COUNTY Blind Melon The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent reunion with singer Travis Warren means Blind Melon is picking up right where they left off. Dec 28, 8pm. $25-$30. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Los Lobos The band plays two shows to ring in the new year. Dec 31, 7 and 10pm. $45-$100. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

SONOMA COUNTY Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Roma Roasters Dec 26, Disclaimer. Dec 27, Stylites on Stage. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Aqus Cafe Dec 26, Dan McGuire. Dec 27, the Tonewoods. Dec 28, 2pm, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with ODELL and DJ Loisaida. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Burgers & Vine Dec 27, Dylan Chambers & Midnight Transit and the No Buenos. 400 First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.7110.

Coffee Catz Fri, 12pm, peaceful piano hour. Sat, 2pm, bluegrass jam. Mon, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Dry Creek Kitchen

Instigator & Stylust Beats. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Dec 26, Billy D. Dec 27, Dawn Angelosante. Dec 31, Dirty Cello. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Dec 27, Robb Fisher Trio with Keith Saunders and Ron Marabuto. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Kenwood Depot Dec 31, NYE bash with T-Luke and the Tight Suits. 314 Warm Springs Rd, Kenwood.

Lagunitas Tap Room Dec 26, Rosetown Ramblers. Dec 27, Dirty Cello. Dec 28, Misner & Smith. Dec 31, Hannah Miller & Ben Dubin. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Station Dec 26, Tomm Finn & the Finnaddicts. Dec 27, Greg Hester Jazz Trio. Dec 31, Frankye Kelly. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Monroe Dance Hall Dec 27, Mark St Mary zydeco band. Dec 31, NYE extravaganza with Bonfire. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450.

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Dec 29, Greg Hester and Jim Passarell Duo. Dec 30, Ian Scherer and Joel Kruzic Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

Dec 26, Adam Traum. Dec 28, Dan Martin & Noma Rocksteady. Dec 31, Cynthia Carr and the Carrtunes. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Epicurean Connection

Mystic Theatre

Dec 26, Katie Phillips. Dec 27, Miles Wick. Dec 28, 1pm, Kalei Yamanoha. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

Flamingo Lounge Dec 27, Top Secret. Dec 31, NYE party with Crossfire, DJ JMag & DJ Don Dada. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

French Garden Dec 27, the Smilinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iguanas Trio. Dec 31, NYE Dinner & Dance with Honey B and the Pollinators. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with the Jayne Russell Band. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

HopMonk Sebastopol Dec 24, BrainStorm EDM party. Dec 28, Dirt Nasty. Dec 29, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques & DJ Guacamole. Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve BrainStorm with Wick It the

Dec 27, Anuhea. Dec 31, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Petaluma Historical Museum & Library Dec 31, 7pm, NYE gala concert with members of SF Symphony. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398.

Phoenix Theater Dec 31, Roach Gigz and Kool John. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Quincyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec 31, Minxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D. 6590 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. 707.585.1079.

R3 Hotel Piano Bar Dec 26-27, Cole ThomasonRedus. Dec 31, Joe Wicht. 16390 Fourth St, Guerneville. 707.869.8399.

Redwood Cafe Dec 26, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. Dec 27, Coyote Club. Dec 28, Irish jam session.

Zodiacs Dec 26, Kyle Martin Band. Dec 27, Afrofunk Experience. Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash with New Monsoon and the Incubators. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

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Dec 27, the Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy. Dec 31, NYE extravaganza with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Dance Palace Dec 24, 5pm, Christmas Eve candle lighting and carols. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

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Dec 26, Soul 4 the Season with Lydia Pense and friends. Dec 27, Fleetwood Mask. Dec 28, Greg Ballad: A Jazzy Soul Holiday. Dec 30, Stefanie Keys. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

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Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906 Dec 31, NYE with Backtrax. Thurs, the Blues Defenders. 401 Grove St, El Verano. 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewpub Dec 26, New Skye Band. Dec 27, the Leftovers. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

Sebastopol Community Center Dec 31, NYE Bash with Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Beautiful Day and David Laflamme. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.

755 After Dark Dec 30, Tom Waits Tuesday DJ night. Dec 31, Dgiin with David Luning and Free Peoples. Wed, open mic night. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

Spanckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec 27, Levi Lloyd. Dec 31, Counterbalance plays NYE. Thurs, DJ Tazzy Taz. Thurs, 7pm, Thursday Night Blues Jam. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169.

Toad in the Hole Pub Dec 31, NYE with Elephant. Sun, Sunday night music. 116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.544.8623.

Tradewinds Dec 26, Flashback Friday with DJ Dave. Dec 27, the Igniters. Dec 29, the Bobby Young Project. Dec 31, DJ J.Lately NYE celebration. Tues, Jeremyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Mic. Thurs, DJ Dave. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Tavern Dec 26, Void Where Prohibited. Dec 27, Country Steem. Dec 28, Blues and BBQ with Tri Tip Trio. Dec 29, the Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Dec 30, Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Bash with the Pulsators. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

Dec 24, 5pm, Christmas Eve Family Carols and Service. 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub Dec 26, Naughty or Nice Holiday Party with DJ Zelus and DJ Omatic. Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party with the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Sat, DJ night. Sun, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Dec 26, the B-Side Players. Dec 27, holiday open mic. Dec 28, Orgone. Dec 31, New Years Eve with Rock Candy. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party with Foreverland. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Dec 24, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Dec 26, Occi-FentoMystics. Dec 27, Andre Nickatina. Dec 28, Rockit Science. Dec 30, MC Radio Active. Dec 31, NYE Bash with VINYL and Cathleen Riddley. Mon, 9pm, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. ) 415.459.1091.

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Dec 24, Ken Cook Trio. Dec 26, Rob Reich Trio. Dec 27, Terrie Odabi. Dec 28, Joan Getz Duo. Dec 31, James Henry. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Dec 28, Dale Polissar. Dec 30, Donna Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Acuti. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Periâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Dollar Dec 24, the Substitutes. Dec 25, Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jam Sammich. Dec 26, Lumanation. Dec 27, the Uptown Six. Dec 28, Junk Parlor. Dec 30, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Dec 31, New Years Eve with Beso Negro. Mon, Billy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Presidio Yacht Club Dec 27, the 7th Sons. Fort Baker, Sommerville Rd, Sausalito. 415.332.2319.

Rancho Nicasio Dec 24, Christmas Eve with the Priesthood. Dec 27, the Sun Kings. Dec 28, the Mighty Mike Schermer Band. Dec 30, Jeremy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antonio and Darren Nelson. Dec 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with the Zydeco Flames. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Spitfire Lounge

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Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Beset. Last Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551.

Dec 26, the Iron Heart. Dec 27, Laura Jane Grace with Billy the Kid and Dave Dondero. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Downtown Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery & Restaurant

Dec 26-27, Monophonics Annual Soulful Social. Dec 28, Scary Little Friends. Dec 29, Jason Crosby and friends holiday show. Dec 30, the Pimps of Joytime. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Dec 24, Terrapin All-Stars with Ross James. Dec 26, Terrapin All-Stars with Ross James. Dec 27, James Nash and friends. Dec 30, Stu Allen and friends. Dec 31, Terrapin All-Stars featuring members of Go By Ocean & Tea Leaf Green. Mon, Ross Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Radio Galaxy. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

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

NAPA COUNTY Billcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Billiards Sun, live music. 1234 Third St, Napa. 707.226.7506.

Wed, open mic. Sun, DJ Aurelio. 902 Main St, Napa. 707.258.2337.

Hydro Grill Sun, 7pm, Swing Seven. Fri, Sat, blues. 1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9777.

Molinari Caffe Thurs, Open Mic. 828 Brown St, Napa. 707.927.3623.

Siloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec 24, Holiday Carols with Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill. Dec 27, Tommy Hill & the Rumba Tribe. Dec 31, SuperHuey New Years Eve Celebration. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uva Trattoria Dec 24, Bob Castell. Dec 26, Jackie and friends. Dec 27, Jack Pollard and Dan Daniels. Dec 28, Collaboration. Dec 31, Bernard & the Old School Band. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

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Mon, Blue Monday Jam Session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. Dec 26, Danjuma and Onola. Dec 27, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. Dec 28, Candela. Mon, open mic with Marty Atkinson and April May. Dec 31, New Year Celebration with James Moseley. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Infected Mushroom

Sleeping Lady

Irreverent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s alternative rockers are back in form for two nights with Camper Van Beethoven. Dec 27-28 at the Independent.

Dec 26, Kai Killion and Getaway Dogs. Dec 27, Helm. Dec 28, Namely Us. Dec 30, Youth Music Showcase. Dec 31, Tom Finch Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NYE party. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam. Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.485.1182.

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Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schooner Saloon Dec 27, Party to Don. Dec 31, NYE with Asteroid #4. Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Electronic-rock phenoms play from their latest release. Dec 26 at the Regency Ballroom.

X L.A. punk rock legends appear for two nights with rockabilly punkers the Blasters. Dec 26-27 at the Fillmore.

Cracker

The Flaming Lips Trippy psychedelic rock group boast a lively set with special guests Foxygen and others. Dec 30-31 at the Warfield.

Neurosis Bay Area post-metal monsters close out the year Dec 30-31 at Great American Music Hall.

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Galleries RECEPTIONS Dec 28 Risk Press Gallery, “Kaye Cooper-Mead” the artist presents a large selection of her handcrafted jewelry made from semi-precious stones in the final show at RiskPress Gallery. Farewell Reception, 1pm. 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol.

SONOMA COUNTY 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.

Calabi Gallery 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.

Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Jan 4, “Journey to the Reuben: The Early Years,” rarely exhibited original Peanuts strips and early pre-Peanuts cartoons are featured. Through Apr 13, “Juxtapositions,” from Lucy’s psychiatric advice to Charlie Brown’s apprehensions, this exhibition follows the sophistication of Schulz’s writing in over 70 comic strips. Through Apr 26, “Peanuts in Wonderland,” a Peanuts-style tribute to the classic Lewis Carroll tale, including Snoopy masquerading as the Cheshire Beagle. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Chroma Gallery Through Dec 28, “Art Mechanique,” artist Ken Berman welcomes you into his mysterious, architectural world of paintings. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through Jan 13, “Victoria Kochergen Exhibit,” showing the artists detailed botanical drawings. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

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 Jan 29, “Unseen,” the wellness and advocacy center exhibits the creative side of those dealing with mental or emotional disabilities. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 7; Sat, 9 to 1 707.543.3737.

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

Repose Gallery Through Jan 31, “Pamela Williams Photography Exhibit,” award-winning photographer is known for her black-andwhite images of classic European sculpture. 130 S Main St, Sebastopol. Mon-Fri, 7am to 6pm; Sat, 8am to 6pm; Sun, 8am to 4pm 707.861.9050.

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.

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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.

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.

Through Jan 25, “Eleanor Coppola: Quiet, Creative Force,” a retrospective exhibit that spans the career of the conceptual artist, documentary filmmaker and writer. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

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

Through Dec 28, “It’s All About the Beads,” displaying the jems of Jo Tobin-Charlston. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. SunThurs, 10 to 6; Fri-Sat, 10 to 9. 707.431.4214.

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

Graton Gallery Through Jan 11, “Fun & Games,” works by Mylette Welch, Cynthia Jackson, Ann Sete and others. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6. 707.829.8912.

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.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Dec 30-Jan 22, “Sight & Insight,” a group exhibit of sculpture, paintings, photography and much more. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

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

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Jan 5, “Members Show,” annual nonjuried show gives members a chance to showcase their most exciting pieces. 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.

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 Bolinas Museum Through Jan 4, “Ocean Wonders & Wellness,” several exhibits display paintings, photography and wearable art that reflects our precious ocean resources. Through Jun 14, “40 Years of the Hearsay News,” exhibit includes more than 50,000 pages bound in volumes to peruse. 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 Jan 4, “The Takeaway Show,” small and affordable art you can buy right off the wall. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

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Seager Gray Gallery Through Jan 30, “All in the Family,” group exhibition by gallery members is filled with holiday cheer. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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Through Jan 25, “The Presence of the Present,” explores new work by three accomplished Bay Area artists with seemingly disparate approaches to the painted surface. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10am to 6pm. 707.226.5991.

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

Marin MOCA Through Jan 11, “Irregularities of Attention,” artist Deborah Sullivan bridges past and present and explores concepts such as home, technology, nature and spirituality. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4, 415.506.0137.

Marty Knapp Photo Gallery Through Jan 11, “Glass,” photographer Marty Knapp shows his 20th annual Thanksgiving Holiday exhibit, featuring the manipulated effects of light as it passes

Napa Valley Museum Through Dec 30, “Continuum” Napa artists are inspired by the Spiral Jetty. Through Jan 25, “The Wonderful World of LEGO,” models and artwork are on display, highlighting the wealth of creativity that starts with a single brick and a lot of imagination. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm. 707.944.0500.

Comedy Back Alley Comedy Jasper Redd headlines. Dec 27, 7 and 9:30pm. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

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Big Fat Year-End Kiss Off Comedy Show Will Durst and company are back to wrap up the year with laughs. Dec 29, 8pm. $25. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Comedy Night Queenie T T headlines a night of laughs. Every other Thurs, 7pm. Bui Bistro, 976 Pearl St, Napa, 707.225.5417.

Comedy Open Mic Dec 28, 7:30pm. Free. 755 After Dark (Aubergine), 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2722.

Comedy Showcase Last Sun of every month. Spancky’s, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.664.0169.

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

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

Dance 755 After Dark (Aubergine) Dec 26, 8pm, Bad Santa Burlesque, a Christmas Cabaret. $8. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.2722.

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.

Dance Palace Wednesdays, 5pm, Hip-Hop with Bianca. $15. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1075.

Finnish American Home Association Wednesdays, 6pm, African Dance & Drum Workshop, led by Sandor Diabankouezi, world-class Congolese master

drummer. $15-$25. 191 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.

Flamingo Lounge Tuesdays, swing dancing with lessons. Sundays, 7pm, salsa with lessons. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa 707.545.8530.

George’s Nightclub Thursdays, 8pm, Salsa y Sabor Thursday, Salsa lessons followed by DJs spinning the best of salsa and jazz tunes. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.226.0262.

Songbird Community Healing Center Wednesdays, Biodanza. 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.2398.

Wischemann Hall Tuesdays, 6pm, Square Dance Beginner Class, put on by Redwood Rainbows. 707.478.6409. 465 Morris St, Sebastopol.

Events Community Heals Share wisdom and gifts of healing. Last Sun of every month. dhyana Center, 186 N Main St, Sebastopol, 800.796.6863.

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.

Drop-In Meditation Classes for all levels include guided meditation and brief commentary. Kids welcome. Ongoing. $10. Mahakaruna Buddhist Center, 304 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.766.7720.

Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft. Last Thurs of every month. $5. Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538.

Holiday Wonderland Open House Artist Susan Bellach once again has transformed the Sebastiani Theatre into a magical winter holiday fairyland. Dec 27, 12pm. Free. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma, 707.996.9756.

Kundalini Meditation Tues, 7pm. Free. Keene Acupuncture, 7 Fourth St, Ste 50, Petaluma.

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.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Three-course Dinner, standup comedy, live music from Girls & Boys and a Champagne Toast. Dec 31, 8pm. $20-$60. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Winter Circus A 1920s-style circus based on the traditional French Le Cirque de Bohème will transport you into a magical dream filled with enchantment, wonder and adventure. Through Dec 27. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.

Field Trips Sunset Hike & Dine Meet at parking area across from inn for two-hour hike on moderate-to-steep trails with midhike wine and cheese overlooking Pacific Ocean. Last Sat of every month. $15. Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley, RSVP, 415.331.0100.

Wetlands Walk Petaluma Wetlands Alliance leads a walk at the Ellis Creek ponds. Dec 27, 9am. Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, 3890 Cypress Drive Ave, Petaluma.

Film 20,000 Days on Earth with Nick Cave A stunning cinematic study of the musician and author’s artistic process. Dec 30, 7pm. $10. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.260.1600.

Capra Classics: Mr Deeds Goes to Town A series of the most beloved films of Frank Capra. Dec 28, 4 and 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the film’s ideas to

life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Food & Drink Christmas Eve Dining Special holiday menu. Dec 24. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

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.

Locals Night Special menu items, musical performances and activities. Tues, 5pm. Free. Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa.

Wine Down Friday Wine and live music to wind down after the week. Fourth Fri of every month. $10. Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.933.9305.

Wine Up Award-winning wines and delicious food make for a perfect combination. Sat. Free. Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Tasting Room, 243 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.

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. Through Feb 8, 2015. $50. Calistoga wineries, various locations, Calistoga.

voices, dancing feet and breakfast for weekly family music show. Sun at 10 and 11. Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista, Mill Valley, 415.652.2474.

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Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. Wed-Thurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing. Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, 415.339.3900.

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McDormand, executive producer and star of the HBO Miniseries “Olive Kitteridge,” appears with her co-executive producer in conversation as a benefit for KWMR radio, with a reception at Toby’s Feed Barn. Dec 27, 8pm. $25-$100. West Marin School, 11550 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

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Whimsical environments for kids’ exploration. Hours: Mon, noon to 4; Tues-Sun, 9 to 5. Ongoing. Free. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.

Chops Teen Club Hang-out spot for Santa Rosa teens ages 12 to 20 offers art studio and class, open gym, tech lounge, cafe, recording studio and film club. Hours for high schoolers: Mon-Thurs, 3 to 9; Fri, 3 to 11; Sat and school holidays, noon to 11. For middle school kids: Mon-Fri, 3 to 7; Sat and school holidays, noon to 7. Film club meets Tues at 4. Ongoing. Membership, $5$10 per year. Chops Teen Club, 509 Adams St, Santa Rosa, 707.284.2467.

Messy Mucking About Every Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30, toddlers and their parents are invited to a drop-in, free-form art studio to create with paint, ceramics, collage, construction, found objects and feathers. Sat. $15. Nimbus Arts, St Helena Marketplace, Ste 1-B, 3111 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, 707.965.5278.

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tea and dharma talk. All are welcome. Mon, 7pm. Free. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

Art Rising Workshop Local artists Gayle Madison and Lorrie Ragozzino lead. Thurs, 4pm. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Baba Harihar Ramji Babaji of Sonoma Yoga Ashram offers monthly satsang, “Living Fully in Each Moment.” Fourth Thurs at 7. Church of the Oaks, 160 W Sierra Ave, Cotati, 707.996.8915.

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Readings Redwood Cafe Dec 30, 8:30pm, Slamazon Poetry Slam. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.795.7868.

Theater Edith Piaf: Under Paris Skies See Paris through Piaf’s eyes with this world premiere presentation. Dec 31-Jan 18. $25-$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

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ARIES (March 21–April 19):\ “Hell is the suffering of being unable to love,” wrote novelist J. D. Salinger. Using that deﬁnition, I’m happy to announce that you have a good chance of avoiding hell altogether in 2015. If there has been any deﬁciency in your power to express and bestow love, I think you will correct it. If you have been so intent on getting love that you have been neglectful in giving love, you will switch your focus. I invite you to keep a copy of this horoscope in your wallet for the next 12 months. Regard it as your “Get Out of Hell Free” card. TAURUS (April 20–May 20)

Beetles are abundant and ubiquitous. Scientists have identiﬁed more than 350,000 species, and they are always discovering new ones. In 2011, for example, they conferred ofﬁcial recognition on 3,485 additional types of beetles. I’m seeing a parallel development in your life, Taurus. A common phenomenon that you take for granted harbors mysteries that are worth exploring. Something you regard as quite familiar actually contains interesting features you don’t know about. In 2015, I hope you will open your mind to the novelties and exotica that are hidden in plain sight.

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Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935) was an influential French chef who defined and standardized the five “mother sauces.” But he wasn’t content to be a star in his own country. At the age of 44, he began his “conquest of London,” bringing his spectacular dining experience to British restaurants. He thought it might be hard to sell his new clientele on frogs’ legs, a traditional French dish, so he resorted to trickery. On the menu, he listed it as “Nymphs of the Dawn.” According to my reading of the omens, this is an example of the hocus-pocus that will be your specialty in 2015. And I suspect you will get away with it every time as long as your intention is not selfish or manipulative, but rather generous and constructive.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) The entomologist Charles P. Alexander (1889–1981) devoted much of his professional life to analyzing the insect known as the crane fly. He identified over 11,000 different species, drew 15,000 illustrations of the creatures and referred to his lab as “Crane Fly Haven.” That’s the kind of single-minded intention I’d love to see you adopt during the first six months of 2015, Cancerian. What I’m imagining is that you will choose a specific, welldefined area within which you will gleefully explore and experiment and improvise. Is there a subject or task or project you would have fun pursuing with that kind of intensity?

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VIRGO (August 23–September 22) “It is always important to know when something has reached its end,” writes Paulo Coelho in his book The Zahir. Use this advice heroically in 2015, Virgo. Wield it to clear away anything that no longer serves you, that weighs you down or holds you back. Prepare the way for the new story that will begin for you around your next birthday. “Closing circles, shutting doors, ﬁnishing chapters,” Coelho says, “it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over.” LIBRA (September 23–October 22) “On some nights I still believe,” said rascal journalist Hunter S. Thompson, “that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about ﬁfty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.” In 2015, I invite you to adopt some of that push-it-to-the-edge attitude for your personal use, Libra. Maybe not full-time; maybe not with the same manic intensity that Thompson

did. Rather, simply tap into it as needed—whenever you’ve got to up your game or raise your intensity level or rouse the extra energy you need TO ACHIEVE TOTAL, WONDROUS, RESOUNDING VICTORY!!! The coming months will be your time to go all the way, hold nothing back, and quest for the best and the most and the highest.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) Twenty miles long, the Onyx River is the longest body of moving water on the continent of Antarctica. Most of the year it’s ice, though. It actually ﬂows for just two or three months during the summer. Let’s hope that continues to be the case for the foreseeable future. It would be a shame if global warming got so extreme that the Onyx melted permanently. But now let’s talk about your own metaphorical equivalent of the Onyx: a potentially ﬂowing part of your life that is often frozen. I’d love to see it heat up and thaw. I’d love it to be streaming and surging most of the time. And in 2015, I think that’s a distinct possibility. Consider making the following declaration your battle cry: I am the Flow Master!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) “The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he’s in prison.” That quote is attributed to both Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and Russian author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Regardless of who said it, I urge you to keep it in mind throughout 2015. Like all of us, you are trapped in an invisible prison: a set of beliefs or conditioned responses or bad habits that limit your freedom to act. That’s the bad news. The good news is that in the coming months, you are poised to discover the exact nature of your invisible prison, and then escape it.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) When he was 37 years old, actor Jack Nicholson found out that Ethel May, the woman he had always called his mother, was in fact his grandma. Furthermore, his “older sister” June was actually his mom, who had given birth to him when she was 17. His relatives had hidden the truth from him. I suspect that in 2015 you will uncover secrets and missing information that will rival Nicholson’s experience. Although these revelations may initially be confusing or disruptive, in the long run they will heal and liberate you. Welcome them! AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “Meupareunia” is an English word that refers to a sexual adventure in which only one of the participants has a good time. I’ll be bold and predict that you will not experience a single instance of meupareunia in 2015. That’s because I expect you’ll be steadily upgrading your levels of empathy and your capacity for receptivity. You will be getting better and better at listening to your intimate allies and reading their emotional signals. I predict that synergy and symbiosis will be your specialties. Both your desire to please and your skill at giving pleasure will increase, as will your understanding of how many beneﬁts you can reap by being a responsive partner.

PISCES (February 19–March 20)

“Be good and you will be lonesome,” said Mark Twain. Do you agree? I don’t—at least as it applies to your life in 2015. According to my understanding of the long-term astrological omens, you will attract an abundance of love and luck by being good—by expressing generosity, deepening your compassion, cultivating integrity and working for justice and truth and beauty. That doesn’t mean you should be a pushover or doormat. Your resolve to be good must be leavened by a determination to deepen your self-respect. Your eagerness to do the right thing has to include a commitment to raising your levels of self-care.

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