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You know when I meet people in town and they usually say, “Oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Taatjes. You’ve been in Petaluma for years…” Well, that’s me.

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Rhapsodies Battling Censorship The attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’ raises the stakes of freedom of expression

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n Jan. 7, 2015 Paris endured its deadliest attack in modern times. That morning, three Islamist gunmen tore through the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. This cowardly and barbaric attack was thought to be perpetrated in response to a 2011 issue that carried a caricature of the prophet Mohammad. Visual depictions of Mohammad are forbidden by Sunni Islamic teachings.

Despite the arrests of seven suspects connected to the attacks, the two brothers thought to be the gunmen, Cherif and Said Kouachi, remained at large for three days until two separate standoffs occurred on Jan. 9.

Friday, sustained gunfire followed by explosions echoed through a warehouse where the Kouachi brothers had taken a hostage. Not far away, a second confrontation was developing at a Kosher Market in eastern Paris. Another man said to be connected to the brothers threatened to kill others if there were any attempts made to capture Cherif and Said Kouachi. More died on this day, including the Kouachi brothers.

In total, 17 people lost their lives during this stretch of chaos. On Sunday morning, an organized march, the largest in France since the end of WWII, drew a crowd of 1.6 million in the streets of Paris.

Charlie Hebdo’s creative professionals waged a war against censorship. Throughout history, and across the world today, censorship is used as a means of social control. Freedom of expression is an ongoing struggle.

As opinions are shaped and shifted by those who say what’s right and wrong our choices no longer become ours. The 12 artists and professionals at Charlie Hebdo lost their lives in a fight for freedom.

Let’s continue their fight by having our voices heard and by letting every decision we make be our very own.

Greyson Gibson is a Sonoma County 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.

Yes to Walmart

As a long time Walmart associate who has had a successful career with the company, it’s frustrating to read opinion articles written by people who don’t know my company or don’t have any real base of experience to speak from (“No to Walmart,” Jan. 7, 2015).

On behalf of my associates and our customers, I want to correct the record.

We believe we have an opportunity and a responsibility to support local farmers.

Walmart is the largest purchaser of local produce in the United States and sources $4 billion from 1.2 to 1.4 million small- and medium-sized farmers, including many in California.

We have highly ambitious environmental stewardship goals. For the second year in a row, Walmart was confirmed as the largest on-site green-power generator in the country by the EPA Green Power Partnership. This year, we pledged to increase our supply of renewable energy globally by 600 percent by the end of 2020.

Our average, hourly wage for full-time associates in California is $13.31, and we offer a variety of benefits, including quality healthcare starting at $21 per pay period for associate-only coverage, company-funded 401(k), 10 percent merchandise discount, education assistance and bonuses based on store performance.

Walmart creates jobs in California. We employ more than 81,000 associates in California and created approximately 3,000 jobs last year throughout the state. In Rohnert Park, expanding my store would mean an additional 85 jobs created.

Ultimately, expanding the Rohnert Park Walmart is good for our customers who currently shop in our store and want to save time and money.

Since 1992, the Rohnert Park Walmart has proudly served area customers,

provided quality jobs and supported local farmers. After 23 years, the fact is it’s time to make a change that will benefit our customers and our community.

CATHERINE SULLIVAN, WALMART MANAGER Rohnert Park

This Tiny World I’m writing in response to the letter from James Bowden (Jan. 7, 2015) regarding the need to allot more space to This Modern World. I could not agree more with Mr. Bowden’s request. Reading the strip verges on being painful. I very much appreciate your carrying TMW, which is far and away the principal reason I pick up the Bohemian each week. I suspect I am not alone. Despite your editor’s note, I find it very difficult to imagine there is not another inch or two in your paper that cannot be found and allocated to TMW. How about, for example, shrinking the font used for the “Rhapsodies & Rants” headline?

ED FLESCH Healdsburg

Editor’ note: We’ve heard you, and Tom Tomorrow will soon be bigger.

A Prince of Peace Every December, millions of people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace. In a not-sodistant past, another prince of peace, Martin Luther King Jr., motivated by Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, carried on the work to ensure that everyone could live with dignity in peace. Since before it was a national holiday, there has been an annual event in Santa Rosa to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King.

In light of continued struggle for civil rights for all and the need for uniting our society, the theme for this year’s event is a quote from Dr. King: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”

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Performances include, choral music, the Pomo Youth Dance Group, Sky-I with an original tribute to the youth. There is also a special children’s program in a separate room for ages four to eight.

The community is invited to this free family event at the Santa Rosa High School Auditorium, Sunday, Jan. 18, 5–7:30pm.

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Gagged Press We join the rest of the world in mourning the brave staff of the magazine Charlie Hebdo, gunned down by religious fanatics for defending freedom of the press. Meat-industry fanatics in the United States have devised a more subtle means of stifling freedom of the press. The states of Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana,

North Dakota and Utah have enacted “ag-gag” laws that impose criminal penalties on investigators seeking to expose animal abuses and safety violations in factory farms. According to an Associated Press report in yesterday’s papers, four members of an animal protection organization were charged with violating Utah’s ag-gag law. They sought to document the daily transport of thousands of pigs from the infamous Circle Four factory farm in Cedar City, Utah, to the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Los Angeles.

Ag-gag laws are clearly unconstitutional and are being challenged in federal courts. Assaults on press freedom need to be confronted wherever they rear their ugly heads, even when they assume the legitimacy of a state law.

STEVEN ALDERSON Santa Rosa

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DEBR IEFER Emission Accomplished Seizing on his newfound power as freshly installed member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, North Bay congressman Jared Huffman on Tuesday introduced the Gas Tax Replacement Act of 2015, an ambitious plan to reset the formula through which federal highway-infrastructure dollars are collected.

Huffman’s office reports that the linchpin of his bill would replace the two longstanding federal taxes now slapped on a gallon—18.4 cents for gasoline, 24.4 cents on diesel—with a “life-cycle assessment-based carbon tax.”

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LIVER LOVER Le Toque’s Ken Frank gave away foie gras to protest the ban on sales. Now that the ban is over, he’s charging for it and says it’s the most popular item on the menu.

Of that, Huffman’s office notes that almost $300 million a year goes to highway and transit projects in the Bay Area.

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Ken Frank, executive chef at Napa’s Le Toque restaurant, has been one of the most vocal critics of the ban since it went into effect in 2012. I interviewed him the day after the sale of foie gras became legal again. Foie gras is

The fuel taxes collected by the feds roll into the Highway Trust Fund, which is used to support transportation projects and upgrades. About half of California’s state transportation budget comes out of the Highway Trust Fund, about $4 billion on average a year since 2011, reports Huffman in a release announcing the bill Tuesday.

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Is this it? Is it over?

I see this as game over. It’s going to be hard to appeal the fact that federal law trumps state law. It addresses the sale of foie gras in California. It does not solve the problem of production in California. I would be really surprised if [California foie gras producers] were to come back.

What efforts are there to bring back production in California?

The law is flawed in so many ways. I long ago predicted that it would crumble under its own weaknesses. I honestly thought it would be found invalid before it was even enacted, but that didn’t happen because of the eight-year period before it was enacted when everyone just kind of went to sleep and didn’t realized how nasty it was going to be when it got here.

Where do you get your foie gras?

We get foie gras from New York, and over the last couple of years after [Sonoma Artisan Foie Gras] was forced to close, we’ve used foie gras from Hudson Valley [Foie Gras] and La Belle Farms.

Both are excellent products.

I personally know people at both places who are outstanding individuals who take excellent care of their animals. Activists just can’t understand that ducks don’t have to be tortured to produce foie gras. They can’t win an honest argument, and they don’t make one.

What do you say to those who think foie gras is inhumane?

I don’t think you can any longer

make a credible argument that foie gras is torture. As raised on the few American farms that produce foie gras, they have gone to great lengths to address all sorts of animal husbandry issues.

The ducks are very well treated.

They have nothing to hide.

Ducks, in fact, do have a remarkable ability to store food in their necks. It is a natural phenomenon that allows their livers to retain fat. It’s a unique biological process to certain migratory fowl, especially ducks that are bred today. [At these farms], you can see ducks that are clearly not being abused and clearly not suffering. It is far from torture.

I don’t think you can any longer make a credible argument that foie gras is torture.

I am very confident that the foie gras we use comes from farms that practice very high levels of animal husbandry that everyone should be proud of.

Why are you so passionate about this issue?

I do not appreciate a small, wellorganized vocal minority telling everybody else what to do. I think this falls squarely within the realm of choice. I’m happy to engage activists in a discussion about animal rights and eating meat as long as they’re prepared to have an honest discussion.

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Generally speaking, Huffman’s plan would set the tax on gas and diesel based on where the fuel came from and how it was produced. Gasoline produced using “dirtier” drilling methods, such as shale extraction, would be met with a higher tax, for example. Gasoline with a biofuel component would be taxed at a lower rate.

The bill would leave it to the Environmental Protection Agency to develop these so-called lifecycle assessments for gas or diesel. His bill sets an initial tax of $50 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions tallied along the way to a righteous and welcome $2 gallon at the pump.

The underlying idea behind Huffman’s push is pretty clear: support long-overdue transportation-infrastructure upgrades while taking steps against the end of the word at the hands of climate change.

Huffman’s bill comes as it’s ever more clear that he’s seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. He was named to the aforementioned transportation committee and the House Democrat leadership also brought him into the fold as an assistant whip to Minority Leader Steny Hoyer.

A report on Monday in the Marin I-J featured beaucoup quotage from a Knowledgeable Professor that Huffman’s clearly on the rise in the House of Representatives.

His ascendancy comes at an interesting time, since just last week Sen. Barbara Boxer, the longstanding senator from the North Bay, said she wouldn’t be seeking a fifth senate term in 2016.

Huffman was quick out of the box with a tweet that said he would not run for Boxer’s seat.

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decadent poached egg, nurturing comfort is born. Pricey, but utterly delectable. 401 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100 Backyard The farm-to-table spot is well-known for its dinner and lunch, but the weekend brunch features some superstars too. The shiniest of them is the Alive and Healing Tempeh Scramble ($12), which, in fact, isn’t a scramble at all; it’s a feast of mushrooms, leeks, onions, potatoes and pungent kimchi, served with crispy toast.

Alive and healing, indeed. 6566 Front St., Forestville. 707.820.8445.

Native Kitchen & Kombucha Bar The organic, biodynamic and seasonal menu is served all day, but the sweet corn cakes ($13) are perfect for breakfast. Served with quinoa, marinated kale and house made salsa, they provide an energetic starter, and prove that breakfast can survive without an egg. 110 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.559.3750.

Juju’s In the Middle East, starting your day with hummus totally makes sense, as the rich, delicious paste is packed with iron, vitamin C and other energy- and wellnesspromoting features. This small, welcoming place has some of the best hummus in the county—a bowl of it is perfect for a late, lazy breakfast ($7 with a pita bread). 3375 Old California Way, Napa. 707.226.6537.

STARTING OFF RIGHT A filling breakfast need not be full of bacon fat and butter.

Lighten Up Breaking with unhealthful breakfasts

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o groundbreaking scientific study or trendy rumor has yet managed to undermine the status of breakfast, “the most important meal of day,” as far as we’re concerned.

And yet the face of the allAmerican breakfast is rapidly changing, as heavy, greasy pancake stacks and bacon manifestations make room for greener, lighter and more healthful meals. Versatile and ever trend-

sensitive, the breakfast was the first meal to introduce smoothies, oatmeal and omnipresent kale, and it just keeps getting better for you—and better tasting.

The North Bay has certainly given way to earthy, natural, energetic morning starters in recent years, and although the cholesterol-laden breakfast still lurks, more healthful options are gradually taking over.

Slice of Life An endless menu lists lots of gluten-free options, and the breakfast section is elaborate and inviting. A vegetarian morning

BY FLORA TSAPOVSKY icon, the tofu scramble ($7.50), is especially good here, Simple and satisfying, it’s full of flavor, courtesy of spices, sautéed onions and mushrooms—and it’s customizable, too, with additional vegetables.

6970 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.829.6627.

The Spinster Sisters This local staple is charming after dark, but the breakfast macro bowl ($14) justifies a morning visit.

When quinoa, red cabbage, kale, pickled carrots, mushroom broth and other goodies mingle with a

Andaz Farmers Table Though it’s part of the Hyatt group, the Andaz manages to feel local. The generally organic breakfast menu doesn’t hurt, either. The Skyhill Farm goat-milk yogurt ($9), served with grapes and granola, hits the sweet-yet-lightweight spot perfectly.

More healthful than a Belgian waffle, more luxurious than veggies.

1450 First St., Napa. 707.687.1234.

Comforts The sunny restaurant serves plenty of decadent breakfast temptations, but veggie lovers and calorie counters should consider the kale bowl ($12.50). Brimming with roasted squash, barley and quinoa, topped with two eggs and decorated with pumpkin seeds and currants, it easily outshines the heavier items on the menu. 335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.454.9840.

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

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S O N OMA CO U N TY 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.

Charcuterie French Mediterranean. $$. Intimate bistro has casual European wine-bar feel. Lunch and dinner daily. 335 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.7213.

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

Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant CaliforniaFrench. $$$$. A splurgeworthy, romantic inn with an extensive wine list and highly polished service. Dinner, ThursMon. 7871 River Rd, Forestville.

707.887.3300.

Flavor California cuisine. $-$$. Fresh and organic white-tablecloth food at paper-napkin prices. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast, Wed-Sun. 96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa.

707.573.9600.

Gary Chu’s Chinese. $$.

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

House of Curry & Grill Indian. $-$$. A Sonoma County institution, and for good reason. Of the more than 100 menu choices, all are worthwhile. Lunch, Mon-Sat; dinner daily. 409 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.5999.

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

707.545.3785.

Madrona Manor Eclectic California cuisine. $$$$.

Romantic fine dining in grand historic landmark mansion.

Seasonal menu and superior wine list. Dinner daily.

1001 Westside Rd, Healdsburg.

800.258.4003.

Pamposh Indian. $-$$.

Clean, fresh, exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka masala is indescribably good.

Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat; dinner, Sun. 52 Mission Circle, Ste 110, Santa Rosa.

707.538.3367.

Simply Vietnam Vietnamese. $. Friendly Vietnamese for all ethnic tastes. Savory, satisfying and filling. Pho can be hit or miss, depending on the meat quality.

Lunch and dinner daily.

966 N Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.566.8910.

Sizzling Tandoor Indian. $-$$. Coastal gem offers a great view of the Sonoma Coast. Come for happy hour and stay through dinner. 9960 Hwy 1, Jenner. 707.865.0625.

Sugo Italian. $-$$. Bang-up fresh food at prices that seem like a steal. Lunch and dinner daily. 5 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma. 707.782.9298.

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Bay Thai Thai. $. Fresh Thai food with curries that combine the regions classic sweet and tart elements. Some of the best fried bananas to be found. Lunch and dinner, MonSat; dinner, Sun. (Cash only.)

809 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.458.8845.

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.

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

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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.

Cheap, delicious and ready to go.

Lunch and dinner daily. Miracle Mile Plaza, 2046 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.453.8990.

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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.

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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/ 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.

The William Tell House American & Italian. $$. Marin County’s oldest saloon. Casual and jovial atmosphere. Steaks, pasta, chicken and fish all served with soup or salad. Lunch and dinner daily. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales. 707.878.2403

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

Yet Wah Chinese. $$.

Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch.

Lunch and dinner daily.

1238 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.460.9883.

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Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen Eclectic. $$-$$$. As

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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.

Gillwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade.

Breakfast and lunch daily.

1313 Main St, St Helena.

707.963.1788.

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $-$$.

Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.

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.

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Dirt Diamonds Dogs love them, hogs love them and humans love them most of all.

Just saying the word “truffle” has been known to raise ordinary meals into culinary experiences, and this week the Napa Valley, the mecca of culinary wonders in the North Bay, hosts the fifth annual Napa Truffle Festival Jan. 16–19.

The Truffle Festival showcases the two top species widely considered delicacies: the black winter Périgord truffle and the summer Burgundy truffle, and the world’s top chefs and scientists will explore these multifaceted fungi. Friday starts right at the beginning with a day-long seminar on truffle cultivation, presented by the American Truffle Company’s chief scientist Paul Thomas.

The weekend brings with it two special truffle food and wine pairings. On Saturday, dine at Peju Province Winery with chef Tony Esnault of Church & State Bistro in Los Angeles; and on Sunday enjoy truffles at St. Supery Estate with chef Roberto Donna of Al Dente Ristorante in Washington, D.C. On Saturday, there’s also the popular truffle orchard tour with a dog training demonstration at Robert Sinskey Vineyards and a breathtaking truffle and wine dinner at La Toque with not one but four Michelin star chefs on hand for a night of refined and exquisite tastes. Sunday allows you the chance to go into the field, literally, for wild mushroom foraging in the woods. Finally, Monday brings a truffle marketplace to Oxbow Market. Prices vary by activity. For more info, visit www.napatrufflefestival. com.—-Charlie Swanson

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. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. 707.251.1900.

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SONOMA COUNTY Bella Vineyards (WC) Specializing in Zinfandel, Bella Vineyards farms three vineyards in Sonoma County: Big River Ranch in Alexander Valley, and the Lily Hill Estate and Belle Canyon in Dry Creek Valley. 9711 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Open daily, 11am– 4:30pm. 866.572.3552.

Everett Ridge Vineyards & Winery As is the custom at sister winery Esterlina, orange cheese puffs are served for palate cleansing between sips of exclusive Cole Ranch Riesling and big, soft and fruity reds. Plus, inexpensive, solid and sassy “Diablita” rocks screw-capped bottles of Sonoma County Red, White, Pink and Zin. Dandy view can be enjoyed from the tasting room or the patio. 435 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

Open daily, 10am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15. 707.433.1637.

MacLaren Wine Company “Drouthy Neebors” Syrah is the perfect pairing for your “neeps” and “tatties.” 27 E. Napa St., Suite E, Sonoma. Open Thursday noon–5pm; Fri–Sun noon–6pm. Tasting fee, $15.

707.938.7490.

Pangloss New name from Audelssa crew, same rugged mountain Cab, plus Zin and Anderson Valley Pinot.

13750 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Tasting room open daily, 10:30am–5pm. 707.933.8565.

Robledo Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and “Los Braceros” red blend are highly recommended.

21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma.

Open daily, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 11am– 4pm. 707.939.6903.

Sheldon Wines Globetrotting harvest hoboes who caught wine fever like an express train and held on tight. Urban location; Rhône-style and off-beat

varietals. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. Friday–Monday noonish to sixish; fees $5–15.

707.865.6755.

Stephen & Walker The

Persian theme, Darioush is justly famous for its Bordeaux.

4240 Silverado Trail, Napa.

Open daily, 10:30am–5pm.

707.257.2345.

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.

that was the dowry gift when Charles Krug married in 1860, this estate winery specializing in Cab features a wine-aging cave built right into the side of Spring Mountain. 2920 Spring Mountain Road, Napa. By appointment. 707.968.9229.

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Aglianico, Nero d’Avola, Barbera! But first, for you, my friend, Prosecco! Espresso, gelato, pizzeria, deli sandwich!

If Il postino rides his bicycle straight through the courtyard, don’t be the least bit surprised.

60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood.

Marketplace open daily, 10am–5pm. Saturdays and Sundays through harvest, Sonoma Valley Tenors sing from the balcony at 2pm.

Tastings $5–$10. 707.833.2300.

and Kathryn Hall specialize in “beefy” wines favored

by Robert Parker. Intensely modern art and all things Austrian.

401 St. Helena Hwy. S., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am– 5:30pm. 866.667.HALL..

NAPA COUNTY Bouchaine Vineyards Venerable producer of estategrown Burgundian style wine in the rustic wind-scraped hills of Carneros. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with a coolclimate, cherry-skin crispness that nearly crunches in the mouth, and Chardonnay with a “mouth of butter.” Patio service in fair weather, cozy hearthside tasting in cooler days; good-humored hospitality throughout. 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa. Open daily, 10:30am–4:30pm; tasting fee $20–$30. 707.252.9065.

Casa Nuestra Winery Endearingly offbeat, with a dedicated staff and a collection of goats and dogs roaming freely. 3451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena. Open daily, 10am– 5pm. 707.963.5783.

Darioush Exotic locale, with giant columns and a

Fantesca Estate & Winery (WC) Set on land

Jericho Canyon Vineyard Oh boy, boutique Napa Cab from celebrity consultant Michel Rolland and high-rollers who used to spend half the year in Hawaii? Well, yeah, but they’re super nice, work hard, and their wines are tops. Cab and Sauv Blanc.

3322 Old Lawley Toll Road, Calistoga. Tour and tasting by appointment only, $30.

707.942.9665.

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

707.253.2802, ext. 18.

Silver Oak Silver Oak truly is a venerable cult wine, confounding to outsiders who don’t feel the magic. Folks love the Silver Oak; the Silver Oak is good. 915 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville. Monday– Saturday, 9am–5pm; Sunday, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $20.

707.942.7022

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n the narrow field of memorable winery mottos, it’s tough to beat Ravenwood’s “No Wimpy Wines.”

More entertaining is their line of translated variations on the theme, such as, “Nullum vinum flaccidum,” in Latin. But my favorite was a winner of Ravenswood’s annual employee T-shirt contest for harvest, 2003: “Thanks to resveratrol, Joel can work another harvest!”

The joke was both gently wry—winemaker Joel Peterson, although past master of Zinfandel, is no dotager—and timely.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School had just published a study linking resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, to a longer lifespan—for yeast, worms and flies. In 2006, they concluded that fat mice on a rich diet lived longer when dosed with resveratrol.

Others found that resveratrol-revved mice were better able to run pointlessly on a treadmill. And who doesn’t aspire to more of that?

Naysayers nagged that you’d have to chug dozens of cases of wine to get the same dosage given the mice. The dietary supplements industry sprang to the rescue: as noted in the Bohemian (Jan. 19, 2011), consumers were “spending anywhere from $17 to $44 for 60 capsules of resveratrol.”

Then in May, 2014, a long-term study of senior citizens in Chianti, by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, concluded that a high-resveratrol diet had no effect on whether individuals developed life-threatening diseases or not.

Headlines went from “Is Resveratrol the Magic Bullet?” to “Resveratrol Is No Help at All.” Depressing narrative? Cheer up— with a glass of wine. Or two. In 2010, another study concluded that people who abstain from drink entirely might end up with shorter lifespans—not only as compared to moderate drinkers, but heavy drinkers as well.

Anybody can tell you, of course, that there’s little harm and probably some benefit to a habit of moderate wine consumption— they just won’t make headlines. If you’re still waiting to be told whether to drink red or white, hedge your bets and go with pink.

So fresh off the vine, it’s got to be good for you (I am not a doctor; please consult with your physician and/or sommelier before starting any heavy drinking program), Martin Ray Winery’s 2014 Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir ($18) enjoys the palest hue of a pink rose and evokes happy memories of frozen cheesecake and pink bubblegum. Strawberry, bubblegum flavors repeat on the palate, finishing crisp but with a bit of sweet viscosity.

Have it with a mild cheese, like Point Reyes toma. Sure, it’s a wimpy wine, but we mice don’t mind at all.

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Most reviews by James Knight. Note: Those listings marked ‘WC’ denote wineries with caves. These wineries are usually only open to the public by appointment.

Wineries in these listings appear on a rotating basis.

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Crossing Swords CrossFit’s defenders and critics square off

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Rosa. “Th here ar l “There aree a lot of people who who ccall alll CrossFit CrossFit a ccult ult when when th ey’re on o the the outside outside they’re lookin g in, and and when when they they are are on looking th side looking looking out.” out.” thee in inside C rossFit participants, participants, he he says, says, CrossFit ““are are proud proud of th ult. And And that that thee ccult. sspeaks peaks to to th xpeerience thee eexperience ) 18

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mission statement, statement,, the the program progr p og am mission encourages ccamaraderie amaraderie u un der encourages under duress (CrossFitters (CrossFitters coach coach h eeach ach duress other through through the the pain) pain) and an nd other competition competition (names (names and and scores scores are wipe board are scrawled scrawled on a wi pe bo ad ar and posted online).” and sometimes sometimes post ed on liine).”

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It’s a supportive environment of people pursuing health and fitness, and sharing the experience.”

Parker argues that the camaraderie, which can be expressed as competitiveness, “helps people to be really consistent with it over time.”

He adds that the camaraderie extends all around the country, to those thousands of affiliates.

“You are welcome like family around the country. I don’t know what other kind of community has that kind of camaraderie. If that’s cultish, then count me in.”

Parker acknowledges that given an emphasis on competitiveness, the risk of injury in CrossFit is “absolutely a valid concern. In this environment, people can overextend themselves.”

But, he says, that’s why there are coaches and trainers on-hand to make sure CrossFitters don’t hurt themselves. He blames a lot of recent online depictions of CrossFit training for the misperception. Those videos, he says, emphasizes the intensity of the workout over proper form and mechanics, which is how you don’t get hurt.

In December 2013, Outside magazine published an article called “Is CrossFit Killing Us?” It cited the findings of the Ohio State University study and maintained that the competitive nature of the workouts could result in a slew of injuries, from slipped disks to torn rotator cuffs and even more serious conditions such as rhabdomyolysis, a potentially fatal condition in which muscle tissue breaks down and is released into the bloodstream.

CrossFit’s acolytes attacked the credibility of the writer, Outside and Steven Devor. Writer Warren Cornwall responded to the jousts in a follow-up article, “Crossing Swords with CrossFit,” in which he wrote about his experience as a target of the wrath of the workout’s legions.

“The CrossFit community went berserk. While many commenters

CULT OR COMMUNITY? Fans say the sense of camaraderie developed during grueling workouts is part of CrossFit’s appeal.

chimed in about their own injuries from workouts, many more criticized both the statistic and the study itself. Lengthy rebuttals appeared in CrossFit Journal—the organization’s newsletter. One of CrossFit’s chief PR people, Russell Berger, rang up the study director, professor Steven Devor, and grilled him until the scientist refused to talk to him any more.

The upshot was a collective pile-on attempting to discredit the study, its directors—and Outside—while spinning public opinion away from the idea that the insanely popular workout program was any more hazardous than jogging in your neighborhood.

“And yet no one was making up the stories about people getting hurt. So what was the deal? Was CrossFit inherently dangerous?

And if so, were the hordes of newbies with beach-body dreams flocking to CrossFit ‘boxes’ aware of the risks?”

Devor told Outside that the 16 percent figure in the Ohio State study is a soft number and never intended to represent global injury rates, and he says CrossFit’s ambush on the study is misguided. “It’s a fricking

paragraph in the paper,” said Devor. “There’s no way I will ever do research with that workout again. It’s just not worth it.”

Cornwall continued to fire back in his follow-up article, stating that it’s understood there is no conclusive data to define injury rates from CrossFit, yet. However, he went on to cite several surveys and other notable sources to help readers make their own judgments about CrossFit’s safety.

CrossFit’s reputation took another unfortunate—and perhaps undeserved—hit when one of its top competitors, Kevin Ogar, severely injured himself during a major CrossFit-style competition in California earlier this year. Ogar was paralyzed from the waist down after he could no longer hold a bar carrying weights over his head during a “snatch” lift and let them plummet to the ground. The barbell then hit Ogar in the back, severing his spine.

While Ogar’s injury is arguably a freak accident that could happen to anybody performing the lift, CrossFitter or not, the tragic event did not help CrossFit’s dubious reputation

with the media, as websites such as Deadspin, Buzzfeed and Gawker jumped on the story, prompting CrossFit critics to take to their message boards to question whether the fitness craze was to blame for the accident.

The judgment of whether CrossFit is a beneficial and viable workout is not for this writer to make. Former and current CrossFitters who spoke to us and even the Ohio State study indicate that this highintensity training has many benefits. Clearly, the rigorous debate over its merits and demerits is being held in the public forum, and kinesiologists will likely weigh in on it someday soon.

The bigger problem is CrossFit’s reputation, a creation of its innate aggressiveness and hive survival instinct. It has spilled over as combative rhetoric directed toward the world outside its “boxes.” This is a movement that’s past due for an image makeover and perhaps some contemplative meditation.

This story originally appeared on Alternet.com. Tom Gogola contributed reporting to the article.

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The week’s events: a selective guide CARRY YOU BACK Old Crow Medicine Show founding member Willie Watson performs on Jan. 20, at City Winery Napa. See Clubs & Venues, p27.

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Last month, things were not looking good for Hooded Fang. The Torontobased indie band was all set to open a string of West Coast shows for famed guitarist Johnny Marr, when a family emergency meant Marr canceled the tour right after Hooded Fang arrived in California with all their gear. Turning life into lemonade, the resourceful four-piece instead carved out their own tour, traversing the coast in their van.

Their infectious energy has made them an underground favorite, and their last album, 2013’s Gravez, is an underrated garage-punk party starter. Hooded Fang get the party started with support from Secret Cat and Basement Stares on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 775 After Dark, 775 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 8pm. $8.

707.829.2722.

Singer and songwriter Lauren Shera has long been inspired by her home state of California, but she left the Golden State for the epicenter of country music, Nashville. Now an emerging star who has performed alongside the likes of Shawn Colvin and Jason Mraz, Shera’s latest album is a heartfelt farewell and ode to California. Gold and Rust is a meditative and elegant work of American folk and country-tinged rock that looks at the creative impact her family and childhood surrounding had on the young performer, who has also spent time at Chicago’s famed Old Town School of Folk Music.

This week, Shera makes her way back to the West Coast, touring in support of Gold and Rust, and appearing on Friday, Jan. 16 at HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 8pm. $12. 415.892.6200.

It’s been frickin’ freezing out there the last few weeks, and, frankly, I’ve had enough. This weekend, I’m going to warm myself with fiery music and fierce drinks at the Winter Hoot Fest. Hosted

by Josh Windmiller and the North Bay Hootenanny, who are trying to finance themselves into becoming a genuine nonprofit organization, this two-day benefit show is a who’s who of popular North bay folk and rock bands. John Courage, Three Legged Sister, Manzanita Falls, the Crux, the Bad Apple String Band, Pine Street Ramblers, Royal Jelly Jive, Mr. December, Kristen Pearce, the Sam Chase, Snake Walk and others are all slated to perform. The fest keeps the cold away on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16–17, at the Arlene Francis Center. 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 6pm. $10–$20.

Northbayhootenanny.com.

Country-Western singer Wiley Ray was a big Roy Orbison fan, but he never thought of pursuing a tribute career to the famed “Pretty Woman” crooner. That was, until Wiley stunned a crowd at a karaoke bar with a rendition of Orbison’s biggest hit, and was encouraged to go the next step. Wiley brings the beautiful rockabilly and memorable country tunes to a new generation of fans with his fully realized stage show, Roy Orbison Returns.

Complete with costumes and a set list of hits, Wiley and company explore Orbison’s 30-plus year career and the lasting effect the late songwriter has had on music history. You’ll swear Roy Orbison has returned on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa.

8pm. $25–$45. 707.259.0123.

—Charlie Swanson

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Arts Ideas TAKING AIM Inmates in the play had to use canes instead of toy guns as props.

John Brown Lives Documentary captures the unlikely production of a play at San Quentin BY TOM GOGOLA

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hey wrote me with pure heart,” recalls San Francisco filmmaker Joe DeFrancesco, as he describes how he came to make the landmark documentary, ‘John Brown’s Body’ at San Quentin.

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DeFrancesco was describing letters that were sent to him by some of the San Quentin prisoners who had been in his production of John Brown’s Body at the Marin County prison, back in

2002. James “J. B.” Bennett was serving out a murder sentence at San Quentin when he was tapped to play the martyred abolitionist John Brown himself in the play, among other roles.

Bennett was one of the cast members who subsequently wrote DeFrancesco, after the curtain had gone down on their years-long project in the making.

“I told him it was one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” says Bennett, who now lives in Oakland. His comparison reaches to the very heights of

enlightenment, and you can appreciate why DeFrancesco was moved to make his movie.

“This is kind of corny, but we have this idea of ‘heaven’ in the Judeo-Christian ethic,” says Bennett. “Most of us have an idea and a concept of what it will be like. It’s nice, you’ll be floating around, maybe there will be a choir. There’s nothing but beauty and development and growth. And that’s what doing this play was like; it was kind of like dying and going to heaven.”

DeFrancesco had wanted to

stage the play for decades to honor an old schoolteacher, Father Clarence Rufus Joseph Rivers Jr., from his days as a Cincinnati Catholic schoolboy. But he didn’t have any money to pay actors, he says, and admits that his initial motive for approaching the prison was pretty selfish: you didn’t have to pay the actors.

DeFrancesco spent two years just getting permission to stage his play at the prison, and then plunged in for another three years of rehearsals. The result, as Bennett eagerly attests, was well worth it. John Brown’s Body went on to a highly successful twonight “run” at the prison, with 500 attendees each night.

When it was over, DeFrancesco went back to his day job editing films for others, including George Lucas. He was broke, he says, and certainly had no plans to document the experience. But the prisoners wouldn’t let him forget about the effect this production had had on them, amply demonstrated in the documentary, which cuts between footage of the two nights of performance and subsequent interviews with the prisoners.

The story of how this film came about is almost worth a film itself, except that the story is artfully embedded within the arc of the final documentary. “It was 10 years in the making,” says DeFrancesco.

“I had no intention to make the documentary film. It didn’t even occur to me that we could do anything like that.”

The film, which unspools at the Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa on Saturday, Jan. 17, features a cast of eight prisoners performing a staged version—with very minimal props and scenic backdrop—of the 1928 epic poem of the same name, written by French poet Stephen Vincent Benét.

The challenges were vast and presented numerous opportunities to bail on the whole

hour production. There was an off-stage choir, brought in from San Francisco, that provided an ethereal, soulful backdrop to the onstage action.

The choir’s arrival marks a turning point in the film, where prisoners see for themselves the lengths to which DeFrancesco was going to bring the powerful stage performance home. They are, frankly, blown away.

But none of it would have happened were it not for those letters DeFrancesco was getting.

He had moved on and gotten back to making a living. “I thought, that was it,” he says. “I had no money, I was broke and exhausted. Then I got hired as an editor, as part of the team George Lucas put together to do a series of 100 documentaries on people and events that shaped the 20th century.”

But the prisoners wouldn’t let it go. In their letters, the prisoners didn’t ask for anything, says DeFrancesco, but their passion and emphasis on how the experience had changed and moved them—and in turn moved him. “Most of them were in for murder, capital crimes, he says. “The letters were very eloquent,” he says, even if the men who wrote them lacked in education.

“These men have achieved very little in their lives, and this was so odd, and so above some of them, they couldn’t get over it.”

DeFrancesco then set out to interview the men who’d starred in the play. By now, some had been paroled-out of the prison, others had been transferred and others were still serving out their time at San Quentin. By 2011, he’d nailed the interviews. “Around the middle of 2011, I got the last one and thought, ‘I can make a film.’”

They loved it at the Mill Valley film festival in 2013. For Bennett, the experience has continued to inspire him as he makes his way through life as a free man. When we spoke, he was sitting at the Franco Gallo Plaza in Oakland, enjoying a sunny winter afternoon.

“It gets more and more wonderful,” he says. “With each passing day, it just gets better.” ‘‘John Brown’s Body’ at San Quentin’ plays Jan. 17 at 7pm at Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 707.578.5519

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project. Women weren’t allowed onstage, so their roles were prefilmed and the onstage actors had to ace their cues to ensure narrative continuity. Tricky stuff, and amazing to watch.

Because it was an ensemble, black prisoners played Confederate soldiers, among other roles—and speak freely in the film about their mixed feelings when it came to “sympathetically” portraying the slavers. The cast used canes borrowed from the infirmary to indicate guns.

In its grand, Homeric sweep of the American Civil War, the poem details the pre–Civil War attacks on slavery by John Brown, proto-abolitionist, and his efforts to trigger a slave rebellion in the South by attacking Harper’s Ferry in October 1859. The attack was a disaster and Brown was captured and killed. The rest? History.

DeFrancesco says he wanted to honor John Brown—and, through him, honor his Catholic school teacher who had given him his first taste of the Benét poem as a student in Cincinnati.

“There’s a phrase in it,” says DeFrancesco, “and I was unable to forget it when I first heard it.”

Benét describes the state of the antebellum South as being a land of “graciousness founded on a hopeless wrong.” The line is highlighted in the film.

James Bennett recalls the first day of rehearsal. “I was reluctant at first,” he says. A female prison employee had approached Bennett and told him about DeFrancesco’s plan. “She said to me this man from San Francisco wants to do a stage performance of a poem called John Brown’s Body. I didn’t want to do that, I told her. Too much work.”

But Bennett was convinced otherwise, and went on to play Brown himself in the performance.

“I went to the first rehearsal and I met Joe,” he recalls. “He showed us that famous opening monologue of George C. Scott in Patton, and tells us, ‘This is the level I expect you guys to get to.’ I thought that was kind of neat.”

The rehearsals went on forever.

Then, after getting the OK from prison brass, he employed high-tone cinematographers and sound men to film the two-

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BY DAVID TEMPLETON

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ne need not have seen Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play A Raisin in the Sun to appreciate the setup in Bruce Norris’ brilliant 2012 Pulitzer- and Tony-winning comedy-drama Clybourne Park.

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Taking place immediately following the events of Hansberry’s play, Clybourne— running through Jan. 25 at 6th Street Playhouse—is a clever, insightful, frank and frequently shocking examination of the racial divide in America. Hansberry’s play, which gave many theatergoing white folks their first glimpse into the lives of AfricaAmerican families, takes place in a poor, Southside neighborhood of Chicago, where the black Younger family is preparing to move to

a house they’ve just purchased in the all-white neighborhood of Clybourne Park. At the end of the play, Karl—a representative from Clybourne Park—visits the Youngers, attempting to bribe them into selling the house back, which they ultimately refuse to do.

In Clybourne Park, grippingly directed for 6th Street by Carl Jordan, the action takes place in the house the Youngers have purchased. The house is halfempty, its contents packed into cardboard boxes here and there— effectively staged on the nicely detailed set by Ronald Krempetz— as its white residents Bev (Jill Zimmerman) and Russ (Mike Pavone) are fixing to move out of the area. When Karl (Jeff Coté) appears, having just come from the Youngers, Russ is committed to keeping the black family out.

The escalating conflict, which pulls in the young minister Jim (Chris Ginesi) and Karl’s deaf, very-pregnant wife Betsy (Melissa Claire), takes place in the presence of Russ and Bev’s longsuffering housecleaner Lena (Serena Elize Flores) and her husband Albert (Dorian Lockett), who gradually insert their own opinions about the callous racism they are witnessing.

Then, in the play’s boldest move, the story leaps 50 years ahead. The Younger’s home is now condemned, soon to be demolished following years of drug-enhanced neglect in the once depressed, now gentrifying neighborhood.

The same supremely strong and flexible cast appears again, now as contemporary characters, gathering at what remains of the house to discuss the details of what kind of house can be built on the same spot. The witty dialogue is riveting, raw and real, as the characters reveal the prejudices still lurking below the surface, demonstrating with humor and candid transparency that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

Rating (out of 5): ‘Clybourne Park’ runs through Jan. 25 at 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Thu–Sat at 8pm; 2pm matinees, Saturday–Sunday. $15–$32.

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Sebastopol SHOOT TO ILL Bradley Cooper leads a cast of cutouts and cliches in Iraq War biopic.

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Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’ is dead on arrival BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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irector Clint Eastwood’s new film, American Sniper, has been called a neo-Western, but is that fair? When was the last Western made where all the Indians were bad Apaches?

Texan Chris Kyle, nicknamed “the Legend,” was a Navy SEAL sniper with a reported 150 kills during his four tours of duty in Iraq.

In American Sniper, Eastwood envisions Kyle (Bradley Cooper) as a barrel of movie tropes: cowboy, rodeo rider, lone gunman, gruff soldier uncomfortable with womenfolk and the settled world, and uncomplicated country boy who was simply taking the advice of his father (Ben Reed): “There are three kinds of people in the world: wolves, sheep and sheepdogs.” This Pink Floyd–level reductionism passes for profundity.

From boot camp to the front line, American Sniper follows the rut of all bad war movies. Kyle goes back and forth between stateside and this undifferentiated Hajiland in which he hunts men. And of course he only shoots people who deserve it—they’re all caught red-handed.

Cooper, beefed-up and bearded-out, keeps gazing off camera like a ruminative Chuck Norris. There may have been little for Cooper to grasp in Jason Hall’s script. Kyle saw himself as a Christian soldier, carrying a Bible and a tattooed cross into the fray. Recall that George W. Bush himself had to apologize for referring to his war as a “crusade,” but let it pass.

As Kyle’s wife Taya, Sienna Miller deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor for the lines she’s forced to utter. She’s there to be the sniper’s conscience, but her insights evolve from snap-judgment to absolute whine. Finally, the primordial movie-wife threat: “I don’t think we’ll be here when you get back.”

If useful patriotic lies really make the nation stronger, Kyle’s father is sadly right and America is full of sheep. Despite the varied opinions on the war, it ought to be understood by all that American Sniper beats stiff competition to become the most bullshit biopic of the year.

‘American Sniper’ is playing in wide release.

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here are a lot of reasons why going to the gym is tough, but for me, right at the top of that list has to be the music they play.

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Oz man himself, Ozzy Osbourne.

Judas Priest, ‘Painkiller’ If Sabbath defined the genre, Priest put it on the road of insane guitar work and glass-breaking vocals.

This song, about a metal messiah with wings of steel who saves mankind from the eternal suffering of death, is all-out power and speed.

Next time you feel a muscle cramp coming on, just call out for the “Painkiller.”

Metallica, ‘Motorbreath’ Really anything from Metallica’s first three albums is going to give you an insane workout, but I personally have always like this shorter gem from the band’s earliest days. It’s got the faster-than-light guitars of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (and even faster solos), the doubletime drums and the anthemic vocals all adding to the intensity.

Play this song on your next trip to the treadmill, and set that thing to “extreme.”

Pantera, ‘Strength Beyond Strength’ This song is perfect for doing reps or lifting weights.

Pantera is known for their extreme metal, and their 1994 album, Far Beyond Driven, finds them at their most severe. This song starts fast right out of the gate before entering a surprisingly groovy fast-slow dynamic.

When I’m pumping iron, I don’t want a pop star singing about having fun or breaking up. I need something a little harder, a little darker. Basically, I want someone screaming at me while guitars shred through the sky and drums pound like thunder. I want some heavy metal. Here are the most hardcore songs to set your workout to.

Amon Amarth, ‘Guardians of Asgaard’ No metal list of any kind should omit something from the icy lands of Sweden. Thus come Amon Amarth, and their so-called Viking rock. This song is not only the second Asgard reference in the Bohemian in as many weeks, it’s also a growling yet melodic tribute to the thunder gods that features ferocious duel vocals and double bass drum.

Black Sabbath, ‘Paranoid’ Let’s start right at the beginning. Black Sabbath defined the genre of heavy metal with their fast, downtuned rock and roll, and “Paranoid” perfectly encapsulates the concept of metal with its fiery riffs and searing solos from guitarist Tony Iommi and piercing vocals from the

Dethklok, ‘Thunderhorse’ Don’t dismiss Dethklok just because it’s a cartoon on Adult Swim.

This band is the real deal when it comes to shredding, courtesy metal aficionado-turned-animator Brendon Small and company, and this early song of theirs never fails to get the blood pumping.

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J Tillman brings his folk songwriting roadshow to Sonoma in preparation of the release of his latest album, “I Love You, Honeybear.� Jan 17, 8pm. $25. Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St W, Sonoma. 707.938.4105.

John Gorka The distinctive singer, songwriter and guitarist combines sharp lyrics and soulful vocals in a contemporary folk manner. Jan 16, 8pm. $25-$27. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Winter Hoot Fest North Bay Hootenanny puts on a party with the Crux, Manzanita Falls, John Courage and others on Friday; and the Sam Chase, Mr December, Snake Walk and others on Saturday. Jan 16-17, 6pm.

Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

MARIN COUNTY HowellDevine The young Bay Area acoustic blues trio makes their Terrapin debut. Jan 16, 9pm. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Ike Stubblefield & Friends He cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye; now the soul man appears with Jay Lane, Victor Little and others. Jan 16, 8pm. $22-$25.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

SONOMA COUNTY A’Roma Roasters Jan 16, Solid Air. Jan 17, Now & Zen. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.576.7765.

Annex Wine Bar Thurs-Sat, live music. 865 W Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.7779.

Aqus Cafe Jan 14, open jazz jam. Jan 16, Teja Gerken and friends.

Jan 17, Jonezin’. Jan 18, Gary Vogensen’s Sunday Ramble.

Jan 21, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

Brixx Pizzeria Jan 17, Ian Franklin. 16 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.766.8162.

Christy’s on the Square Thurs, Throwback Thursdays with DJ Stevie B. Wed, Casa Rasta. 96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa.

707.528.8565.

Coffee Catz Jan 15, 4:30pm, DJ Kudjo. Fri, 12pm, peaceful piano hour.

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

D’Argenzio Winery Jan 15, Alex Lasner. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.280.4658.

Dry Creek Kitchen Jan 19, Susan Sutton and Piro Patton Duo. Jan 20, Christian Foley-Beining and Tom Shader Duo. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.0330.

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NAPA COUNTY The Wood Brothers Americana and blues band of real brothers Chris and Oliver Wood and multiinstrumentalist Jano Rix are renowned for their poetic lyrics and gritty acoustic instrumentation. Jan 15, 8pm. $20-$30. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

Jan 14, Hoot & Holler. Jan 15, Loud as Folk Songwriters. Jan 16, Rusty String Express. Jan 17, Adam Traum. Jan 18, Sally Haggard. 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960.

Finley Community Center Mon, 11am, Proud Mary’s ukulele jam and lessons. Third Friday of every month, Steve Luther. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.

Jan 17, W, the Prodkt and RBL Posse. 6250 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.2594.

French Garden Jan 16, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. Jan 17, Honey B and the Pollinators. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.2030.

Friar Tuck’s Fri, DJ Night. Wed, Sat, karaoke.

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.792.9847.

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

HopMonk Sebastopol Jan 16, Mouths of Babes. Jan 17, the Mother Hips. Jan 19, Monday Night Edutainment with Jugglerz. Tues, open mic night. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Jan 16, Freedy Johnston and Tom Freund. Jan 17, Ten Foot Tone. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

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Kenwood Depot Third Thursday of every month, Open Mic Cafe. 314 Warm Springs Rd, Kenwood.

Lagunitas Tap Room Jan 14, Vardo. Jan 15, La Mandanga. Jan 16, Staggerwing. Jan 17, Blithedale Canyon. Jan 18, Emily Bonn and the Vivants. Jan 21, Brothers Gadjo. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

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707.795.5118.

Baroque. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Unity of Santa Rosa Jan 16, Shamanic Drumming Circle. 4857 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa. 707-542-7729.

Phoenix Theater Jan 16, Maurze and Mobb.

Jan 17, Alien Family, Emoney and Thrilla K. Sun, 5pm, rock and blues jam. Tues, 7pm, Acoustic Americana jam. 201 Washington St, Petaluma.

707.762.3565.

Whiskey Tip Jan 17, Family Room. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa.

707.843.5535.

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Jan 16, Jason Crosby and friends. Jan 17, Glen David Andrews with Tri Tip Trio. Jan 20, Joseph Lion Band. Jan 21, Blue Moment & Medicine Bug. 256 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.773.7751.

Jan 14, Sound Kitchen. Jan 16, Hot Grubb. Jan 19, Neil Buckley Octet. Thurs, Open Mic. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati.

707.795.7868.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub

Fenix Jan 15, Feat Prints (Little Feat tribute). Jan 16, Miles Schon Band. Jan 17, Will Russ Band plays Sam Cooke. Jan 18, Tracy Blackman. Jan 20, West Coast Songwriters. Wed, Pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael Jan 18, 5pm, SoulSong. 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

George’s Nightclub Jan 16, Stephanie Teel Band.

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

415.226.0262.

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Jan 16, Kevin Russell & His So Called Friends. Jan 17, Greenhouse. Sun, Evening Jazz with Gary Johnson. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Jan 16, Tom Rigney & Flambeau.

Jan 17, Los Pinguos. Jan 19, Faith Chamber Players. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Schroeder Hall at the Green Music Center Jan 18, David McCarroll and Roy Bogas. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

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

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Jan 17, Bonnie Brooks.

282 S High St, Sebastopol.

707.829.4797.

Jan 14, open mic night with the Superunknown. Jan 15, Cover Me Bad. Jan 16, Lauren Shera.

Jan 17, AZ/DZ. Jan 21, open mic night with Rewind. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

19 Broadway Club Jan 14, Fenton Coolfoot & the Right Time. Jan 15, Maka Roots.

Jan 16, Elephant Listening Project and Luvplanet. Jan 17, Soul Ska. Jan 18, Buddy Owen Band. Jan 20, Synapse.

Jan 21, Fenton Coolfoot & the

755 After Dark Jan 15, Hooded Fang. Jan 17, Kingsborough. Wed, open mic night. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.

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Jan 18, Steve Seskin, Craig Carothers and Don Henry.

390 Morris St, Sebastopol.

707.874.3176.

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

707.664.0169.

Toad in the Hole Pub Jan 18, Yerba Buena Brothers.

116 Fifth St, Santa Rosa.

707.544.8623.

Tradewinds Jan 17, the Fabulous Bio Tones.

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

707.795.7878.

Twin Oaks Tavern Jan 14, Kevin Russell’s Old School Country Band. Jan 15, the Bootleg Honeys. Jan 16, the Soul Section. Jan 17, the Hots. Jan 18, Blues and BBQ with Eugene Huggins Band.

Jan 19, the Blues Defenders Pro

COME TO PAPA Father John Misty plays Sonoma in

anticipation of new album. See Concerts, p25.

Right Time. Mon, open mic.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

415.459.1091.

DJ Jimmy Hits. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551.

No Name Bar Fri, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Mon, Kimrea and Dreamdogs.

Tues, open mic. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Jan 18, Paul Knight and friends.

Third Monday of every month, Blue Monday with Paul Knight.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant

Osteria Divino

Sweetwater Music Hall

Hydro Grill

Jan 14, Jonathan Poretz. Jan 15, Nicholas Culp Trio. Jan 16, Eric Markowitz Trio. Jan 17, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet.

Jan 18, Hippopotamus Trio.

Jan 20, Casey Cameron. Jan 21, Deborah Winters. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Jan 14, the Over Overs. Jan 17, Mavis Staples. Jan 18, the Unauthorized Rolling Stones.

Jan 21, the Action Heroes. Mon, Open Mic. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

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

Jan 14, Natalie John with James Harman. Jan 15, Deborah Winters. Jan 18, Ann Brewer.

Jan 20, Swing Fever. Jan 21, Todos Santos. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Jan 15, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack.

Jan 16, Rewind. Jan 17, the Grain. Jan 18, La Mandanga.

Jan 20, Tommy Odetto and Tim Baker. Jan 21, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.459.9910.

Terrapin Crossroads Jan 14, Terrapin Family Band with Jason Crosby. Jan 17, Go by Ocean. Jan 18, Midnight North.

Jan 19, Colonel & the Mermaids.

Jan 20, Stu Allen and friends.

Jan 21, Terrapin Family Band.

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 Billco’s Billiards Sun, live music. 1234 Third St, Napa. 707.226.7506.

Rancho Nicasio

City Winery Napa

Jan 16, Gary Vogensen’s Ramble. Jan 17, Doug Adamz & Bravo. Jan 18, HowellDevine.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

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Willie Watson with Mikaela Davis. 1030 Main St, Napa.

707.260.1600.

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

707.258.2337.

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

Rainbow Room Sun, salsa Sundays. Fri, Sat, 10pm, DJ dancing. 806 Fourth St, Napa. 707.252.4471.

Silo’s Jan 15, Cascada Duo. Jan 16, Afrofunk Experience. Jan 17, Fleetwood Mask. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

Uptown Theatre Jan 17, Wiley Ray plays Roy Orbison. 1350 Third St, Napa.

707.259.0123.

Uva Trattoria Jan 14, Tom Duarte. Jan 15, Three on a Match. Jan 16, Fundz Jazz. Jan 17, Nicky DePaola. Jan 18, Justin Diaz.

Jan 21, Bob Castell. 1040 Clinton St, Napa. 707.255.6646.

Sausalito Seahorse Jan 15, Judy Hall. Jan 16, Danjuma and Onola. Jan 17, DJ GoobaByte and the DJ Spin Sisters. Jan 18, Mazacote. Mon, open mic with Marty Atkinson and April May. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Sleeping Lady Jan 14, acoustic guitar showcase. Jan 15, Rattlebox.

Jan 16, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Jan 17, La Mandanga.

Jan 18, Namely Us. Jan 20, Drake High Jazz Band. Jan 21, Ring of Truth Trio. Sat, Ukulele Jam Session. Sun, 2pm, traditional Irish music jam.

Mon, open mic with Simon Costa. 23 Broadway, Fairfax.

415.485.1182.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Sun, open mic. Mon, reggae.

Wed, Larry’s karaoke. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Third Friday of every month,

San Francisco’s City Guide

Rustie Genre-busting electronica artist from Glasgow emphasizes warped and wonky beats. Jan 14 at the Independent.

Dirty Boots Multi-instrumental duo ranges from R&B to soul to indie rock with dynamic melodies. Jan 15 at Elbo Room.

Cold War Kids Los Angeles mega indie band carries a raw energy and emotion in razor sharp anthem rock. Jan 16 at Mezzanine.

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Gabrielle Walter-Clay Classically trained singer born in S.F. is an old soul singing a mix of neo-jazz and soul. Jan 17 at Slim’s.

The Budos Band Instrumental band from Brooklyn has toured their Afrobeat funk sound the world over. Jan 18 at the Fillmore.

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Arts Events RECEPTIONS Jan 15 Napa Valley Museum, “Thinking Outside the Bottle,” the spotlight gallery shows multitalented art of local winemakers, viticulturists and winery owners. 5:30pm. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville.

707.944.0500.

Steel Lane Community Center, “Drawing Sonoma” Barbara White Perry exhibits her ink and charcoal drawings of historical properties. 5pm.

415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa.

707.543.3282.

Jan 16 Finley Community Center, “Unseen,” the wellness and advocacy center exhibits the creative side of those dealing with mental or emotional disabilities. 4:30pm. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa.

707.543.3737.

Jan 17 Gallery One, “New Beginnings,” open juried exhibit rings in the new

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year. 5pm. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

Graton Gallery, through Feb 23, “Anything Goes,” the theme is the same as the name. 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. 707.829.8912.

Jan 17 Healdsburg Center for the Arts, “Inside,” first members show of the year revolves around a theme of introspection and imagination. 5pm.

130 Plaza St, Healdsburg.

707.431.1970.

Marin MOCA, “Metamorphosis,” member show depicts the various paths of transformation.

5pm. Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato.

415.506.0137.

Sonoma House at Patz & Hall, “Art Harvest,” the gallery’s ongoing series of quarterly shows continues with the art of Erin Parish.

5pm. 21200 Eighth St E, Sonoma. 707.265.7700.

Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery

SONOMA COUNTY Calabi Gallery Through Jan 17, “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 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,

Jan 15-Feb 28, “Close to Home,” collaborative exhibition from artists Christie Marks and Max DuBois explores the psychic and concrete aspects of everyday life.

322 Healdsburg Ave, 2nd Floor, Healdsburg. Thurs-Sun, 1pm to 5:30pm and by appointment.

707.695.1011.

Chroma Gallery Through Jan 29, “Art of the Figure,” art from members of the Thursday Night Drawing Group celebrates the timeless tradition of drawing the human figure. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Occidental Center for the Arts Through Feb 3, “What We Do Now,” well known women artists of Sonoma County present their most recent

works. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.542.7143.

Petaluma Arts Center

peruse. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment.

415.868.0330.

Gallery Route One Through Feb 1, “Reaction,” the gallery’s 30th annual juried show features dozens of artists. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Jan 17-Mar 8, “Work and Play: The Eames Approach,” three generations of creativity and wide-ranging invention, featuring the works of legendary design duo Charles and “Ray” Eames, their daughter Lucia and granddaughter Llisa.

230 Lakeville St, Petaluma.

707.762.5600.

Through 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.

Repose Gallery

Seager Gray 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 Mar 8, “Winter Invitational,” showcases a variety of metal, wood, ceramic and other art. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.775.4ART.

Sonoma County Museum 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.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 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.

MARIN COUNTY Art Works Downtown Through Jan 31, “Casalinga,” Lauren Bartone’s series of paintings look at female labor, textiles and the domestic workspace. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5.

415.451.8119.

Bolinas Museum Through Jun 14, “40 Years of the Hearsay News,” exhibit includes more than 50,000 pages bound in volumes to

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

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

NAPA COUNTY di Rosa 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.

The Capitol Steps Satirical troupe of former DC staffers sends up our political arena with wit and humor. Jan 18, 4 and 8pm. $30-$40. City Winery Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.260.1600.

Crushers of Comedy Fundraising event features Comedy from Jenny Yang and Aiko Tanaka, wine, local food and music from the BackTrax Rock Band. Jan 17, 7pm. $45.

Boys & Girls Club Valley of the Moon, 100 W Verano Ave, Sonoma. 415.350.6433.

Laughing Tomato Comedy Showcase Local and Bay Area comics, hosted by Tony Sparks. Third Tues of every month, 8pm.

Free. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

707.665.0260.

Napa Valley Roasting Company Through Mar 29, “Eileen Reis Photography Exhibit,” the Napa Valley photographer displays a selection of glowing landscapes and mysterious skyscapes. 948 Main St, Napa.

Comedy Back Alley Comedy Jan 16, 7pm. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma.

707.935.0660.

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

707.829.2062.

Bubbly Burlesque: Black Light & Burlesque All Over Sparkling wine and delicious bites with a saucy black light burlesque and variety show.

Jan 15, 9pm. $15 and up.

HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.7300.

Cirque Ziva New show by China’s Golden Dragon Acrobats is a high-energy evening of jaw-dropping stunts and awe-inspiring artistry. Jan 18, 3pm. $20-$45. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville 707.226.8742.

Monroe Dance Hall

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.

Thursdays, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club. Sundays, CountryWestern dancing and lessons.

Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing. Tuesdays, African and World Music and Dance.

Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club.

1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

Winter Comedy Series

Peking Acrobats

Tuesday Night Comedy

Featuring several of the North Bay’s best comics. Jan 17, 9pm. $5. R3 Hotel Piano Bar, 16390 Fourth St, Guerneville.

707.869.8399.

Napa Valley Museum 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.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.226.0262.

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

Ellington Hall Fridays, Friday Night Swing.

3535 Industrial Dr, Santa Rosa 707.545.6150.

Finnish American Home Association Wednesdays, 5:30pm, African Dance & Drum Workshop, All ages and skill levels are welcome to move and groove with Sandor Diabankouezi, world-class Congolese master drummer. $15. 191 W Verano Ave, Sonoma.

Flamingo Lounge Sundays, 7pm, salsa with lessons. Tuesdays, swing dancing 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.

Jan 21, 6:30pm, the Peking Acrobats, China’s gifted tumblers return for an aweinspiring show. Jan 21, 6:30pm. $16-$21. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa 707.546.3600.

Events Bay Area World Guitar Show Instrument experts from all over the world will be here, along with dealers, artists, collectors, foreign buyers, authors and celebrities.

Jan 17-18. $20. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.499.6800.

Book Sale Friends of Mill Valley Library holds monthly sale of all genres of literature and reference books, CDs and videos. Third Sat of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.389.4292.

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

Community Healing Festival

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.

Wine, dine, shop and play as shops stay open late. Every third Thurs, from 6 to 9. Third Thurs of every month. Free.

Riverfront District, Downtown, Napa. 707.251.3726.

Vital Alchemy Fermentation Workshop Wed, Jan 21, 7pm. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Domestic Violence Advocate Training Become an advocate over five day-long sessions, and make a difference in your community.

Jan 21-31, 9am-5pm. $300.

Center for Domestic Peace, 734 A St, San Rafael.

Field Trips

Drop-In Meditation

Bohemia docents share the beauty of this property through the changing seasons.

Registration is required.

Third Sat of every month, 10:30am. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

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.

John Edward

Bohemia Hiker Series

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.

Mental Magnificence Janet Caliri hosts an evening of support for people with bipolar, anxiety and other mental struggles. Jan 21, 7pm. Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.

Pacific Coast Air Museum Third weekend of every month from 10 to 4, folks are invited to play pilot in a featured aircraft.

Third Sat of every month and Third Sun of every month. $5.

Documentary on the revitalizing power of music is followed by Q&A with director Michael Rossato-Bennett and Music & Memory founder Dan Cohen. Jan 15, 7:30pm. $20.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

The Gleaners & I Award-winning doc from French filmmaker Agnes Varda explores the process of picking up surplus crops, inspired by the famous painting. Jan 14, 6pm. Free. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.

Hollywood Home Movies

Community Cooking & Meal Swap Spend an evening swapping favorite recipes, cooking together and sharing a meal in community. Jan 14, 6pm.

Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Fresh Starts Chef Event Enjoy a farm-fresh menu from chef Tony Najiola of Petaluma’s Central Market. Jan 15, 6:30pm. $55. The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato.

415.382.3363, ext 215.

Harvest Market Selling local and seasonal fruit, flowers, vegetables and eggs. Sat, 9am. Harvest Market, 19996 Seventh St E, Sonoma.

707.996.0712.

A family-friendly day in the park. Jan 19, 10:30am.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Public Star Party

Lilies of the Field

Napa Truffle Festival

Plays as part of the vintage film series. Jan 19, 7pm. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma.

707.996.9756.

Leading chefs and scientists cover all things truffle for a weekend of delicious cuisine and informative seminars. Jan 16-19. $195 and up. Westin Verasa Hotel, 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 888.753.9378.

Kundalini Meditation

Original music and dance commemorate the memory of the civil rights leader. Jan 18, 5pm. Free. Santa Rosa High School, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Alive Inside

Observatory’s three main telescopes plus many additional telescopes are open for viewing. Jan 17, 6pm. $3.

Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.6979.

Shinrin-Yoku “Take in the forest” during this practice that’s become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese and Korean medicine.

Jan 16, 9:30am. $20. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood.

707.833.5712.

Solar Viewing Specially filtered telescopes allow safe observation of our favorite star – our Sun. Jan 17, 11am. Free. Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.6979.

Wild Work Days Rediscover a reciprocal relationship with nature. Third Thurs of every month, 1pm.

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental. 707.874.1557.

Mary Pickford’s Little Annie Rooney Silent-era comedy from one of America’s earliest cinema sweethearts. Jan 18, 4pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.454.1222.

Movie & a Meal Community event for all to share in. Third Fri of every month. $5-$10. Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center, 255 W Napa St, Sonoma.

415.412.8570.

Saladcide: Green with Envy Ethan Paisley directs this indie dystopian action short where vegetable are extinct and mass produced foods rule the world. Jan 15, 7pm. $5. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Time Bandits & Brazil Two of director Terry Gilliam’s best screen as part of the CULT series. Jan 15, 7pm. Roxy

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Indian Valley Farmers Market

MLK Jr Hike

Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration

Film

Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

An evening of rare footage culled by the Academy Film Archive from the private collections of Hollywood stars and directors. Jan 17, 7pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.454.1222.

The psychic medium returns to give readings to members of the audience. Jan 18, 4pm. $54-$94. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

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

A two mile walk and yoga for all experience levels. Jan 17, 10:30am. $20. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Organic farm and garden produce stand where you bring your own bag. Wed, 10am.

College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 415.454.4554.

Pop Up Dinner Third Fri of every month, 4pm.

Gourmet au Bay, 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.9875.

Post-Holiday Blue Experience the pleasure pairing of port and blue cheese.

Sat-Sun-noon through Jan 31. Sonoma Valley Portworks, 613 Second St, Petaluma.

707.769.5203.

Renaissance Tea Third Sun monthly at 3pm, treat the belly with specialty teas, sandwiches, scones and sweets. RSVP; ages 12 and up.

Third Sun of every month, 3pm. $35. Cedar Gables Inn, 486 Coombs St, Napa. 707.224.7969.

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Community Portraits Chroma Gallery exhibits drawing group’s works Immerse yourself in local culture this month at Chroma Gallery in Santa Rosa with a figure art show celebrating the human form. The exhibit features the works of the Thursday Night Drawing Group, a cohort of more than 30 artists, and is on display through Jan. 29.

The collection spans a variety of styles and media, including everything from two-minute gestural drawings of nudes, to detailed, fully clothed painted portraits completed over many hours. There are dozens of works to view and appreciate in this intimate peek inside the artistic process, and certainly an insight in to how local art is cultivated in our community.

For those who are doers rather than observers, and serious about practicing the art of figure drawing, the group is held Thursdays, 6pm–9pm, with the request of a $15 contribution. If you’re looking for a more lighthearted drawing event, Friday Night Drawing Meet-Up runs every second Friday starting Feb. 13 from 6:30pm to 9pm.

These no-experience-necessary events feature 15-minute poses by attendees who volunteer as clothed models, with breaks to enjoy the live music, light refreshments and meet other participants. Bring your own sketchbook, supplies and donation.

Chroma Gallery, 312 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. chromagallery.net.

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Riverfront Thursday Nights

Yoga Hike

Simmon Factor

Full hands-on-healing, clairvoyant readings, and aura healing, all by donation. Jan 18, 6pm. Yoga One Petaluma, 110 Kentucky St, Petaluma.

707.782.9642.

Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa.

707.575.7900.

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Napa Valley. Through Feb 8. $50. Calistoga wineries, various locations, Calistoga.

Meet winemakers and taste limited productions as you tour over 140 wineries. All wineries will have something on sale for the weekend, and some will offer food pairings.

Jan 17-18. $38-$48. Sonoma Valley wineries, Wine Country, Sonoma.

Lectures Evening of sitting meditation, tea and dharma talk. All are welcome. Mon, 7pm. Free.

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Three Myths That Are Causing Your Back Pain Posture method workshop led by instructor Dana Davis. Thurs, Jan 15, 2pm. Sonoma Body Balance, 210 Vallejo St, Ste C, Petaluma. 707.658.2599.

Readings Bean Affair Jan 18, 1:30pm, Third Sunday Salon, poet David Madgalene reads. 1270 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg 707.395.0177.

Book Passage Jan 15, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Censored 2015â&#x20AC;? with Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips. Jan 16, 12pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boston Girlâ&#x20AC;? with Anita Diamant, a literary lunch event $55. Jan 16, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sisters Born, Sisters Foundâ&#x20AC;? with Laura McHale Holland. Jan 17, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letters from the Wayâ&#x20AC;? with Barbara V. Anderson. Jan 18, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Workâ&#x20AC;? with Wes Moore. Jan 20, 7pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blinded by Humanityâ&#x20AC;? with Martin Barber. Jan 21, 1pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Italian Americans: A Historyâ&#x20AC;? with Maria Laurino. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Jan 15, 7pm, Books on Stage, poet Russ Messing and writer Laura McHale Holland read.

Free. 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale 707.829.2214.

Falkirk Cultural Center Jan 15, 7:30pm, Marin Poetry Center Third Thursday Series, poets Brian Komei Dempster and Jodi Hottel read. Free.

1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael 415.485.3438.

Healdsburg Senior Center Third Sunday of every month, Third Sunday Salon, Join Healdsburg Literary Guild to discuss the craft of writing with a featured author. Free.

707.433.7119. 133 Matheson St, Healdsburg.

Theater Around the World in 80 Days This charming adaption of the globetrotting tale is played intimately and imaginatively.

Through Jan 18. $18-$22. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Bazoin New funny and poignant play, written by playwright Jerry

DiPego and featuring former valley resident Christopher Rydman, plays out in a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Jan 16-18. White Barn, 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St Helena. 707.251.8715.

Clybourne Park This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play explodes in two outrageous acts set 50 years apart. Through Jan 25. $20-$32. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Do I Have a Story to Tell Internationally acclaimed storyteller Diane Ferlatte and guitarist Erik Pearson share folktales and other stories of the African American experience. Jan 18, 3pm. $5$10. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.4626.

Edith Piaf: Under Paris Skies See Paris through Piafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes with this world premiere presentation. Through Jan 18. $25-$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

The Fever The NorCal premier of the dramatic solo tour de force, written by Wallace Shawn and performed by Eliot Fintushel, examines a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal struggles amidst political conflict. Jan 15-25. $15-$27.

Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.

Impressionism Ross Valley Players open the new year with the romantic comedy that pairs a world traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner. Jan 16Feb 15. $25-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross.

415.456.9555.

Next to Normal This acclaimed rock musical is packed with soaring melodies and an emotionally charged score. Through Jan 18. $22$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

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Astrology

BY ROB BREZSNY

For the week of January 14

ARIES (March 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;April 19) You will never make anything that lasts forever. Nor will I or anyone else.

I suppose itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible that human beings will still be listening to Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music or watching The Simpsons TV show 10,000 years from today, but even that stuff will probably be gone in 5 billion years, when the sun expands into a red giant star. Having acknowledged that hard truth, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to announce that in the next ďŹ ve weeks you could begin work in earnest on a creation that will endure for a very long time. What will it be? Choose wisely!

TAURUS (April 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 20)

What does your soul need on a regular basis? The love and attention of some special person? The intoxication provided by a certain drink or drug? Stimulating social interaction with people you like? Music that drives you out of your mind in all the best ways? The English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins said that the rapture his soul needed more than anything else was inspirationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweet ďŹ re,â&#x20AC;? he called it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the strong spur, live and lancing like the blowpipe ďŹ&#x201A;ame.â&#x20AC;? So the experience his soul craved didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come from an outside stimulus. It was a feeling that rose up inside him. What about you, Taurus?

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your soul needs much more than usual of its special nourishment.

GEMINI (May 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 20) In 1987, California condors were almost extinct. Less than 30 of the birds remained. Then the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched an effort to capture them all and take emergency measures to save the species. Almost 28 years later, there are more than 400 condors, half of them living in the wild. If you act now, Gemini, you could launch a comparable recovery program for a different resource that is becoming scarce in your world. Act with urgency, but also be prepared to practice patience.

CANCER (June 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 22)

Daniel Webster (1782â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1852) was an American statesman who served in both houses of Congress. He dearly wanted to be president of the United States, but his political party never nominated him to run for that ofďŹ ce. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the twist in his fate: Two different candidates who were ultimately elected president asked him to be their vice-president, but he declined, dismissing the job as unimportant. Both those presidents, Harrison and Taylor, died after a short time on the job. Had Webster agreed to be their vice-president, he would have taken their place and fulďŹ lled his dream. In the coming weeks, Cancerian, I advise you not to make a mistake comparable to Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

LEO (July 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;August 22) In one of his poems, Rumi writes about being alone with a wise elder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please,â&#x20AC;? he says to the sage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;do not hold back from telling me any secrets about this universe.â&#x20AC;? In the coming weeks, Leo, I suggest you make a similar request of many people, and not just those you regard as wise. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a phase when pretty much everyone is a potential teacher who has a valuable clue to offer you. Treat the whole world as your classroom.

VIRGO (August 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;September 22) Have you been tapping into your proper share of smart love, interesting beauty and creative mojo? Are you enjoying the succulent rewards you deserve for all the good deeds and hard work youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done in the past eight months? If not, I am very upset. In fact, I would be livid and mournful if I found out that you have not been soaking up a steady ďŹ&#x201A;ow of useful bliss, sweet revelations and fun surprises. Therefore, to ensure my happiness and well-being, I COMMAND you to experience these goodies in abundance.

LIBRA (September 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;October 22) Libran engineer Robert Goddard was the original rocket scientist. His revolutionary theories and pioneering technologies laid the foundations for space ďŹ&#x201A;ight.

Decades before the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, he and his American team began shooting rockets aloft. Members of the press were not impressed with his unusual ideas, however. They thought he was a misinformed crank. In 1920, the New York Times sneered that he was deďŹ cient in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the knowledge ladled out daily in our high schools.â&#x20AC;? Forty-nine years later, after his work had led to spectacular results, the

Times issued an apology. I foresee a more satisfying progression toward vindication for you, Libra.

Sometime soon, your unsung work or unheralded efforts will be recognized.

SCORPIO (October 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;November 21)

In the plot of the TV science-ďŹ ction show Ascension, the U.S. government has conducted an elaborate covert experiment for 50 years. An outside investigator named Samantha Krueger discovers the diabolical contours of the project and decides to reveal the truth to the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going full Snowden,â&#x20AC;? she tells a seemingly sympathetic conspiracy theorist. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invoking the name of Edward Snowden, the renegade computer administrator who in the real world leaked classiďŹ ed information that the U.S. government wanted to keep hidden. It might be time for you to go at least mini-Snowden yourself, Scorpioâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not by spilling state secrets, but rather by unmasking any surreptitious or deceptive behavior thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in your sphere. Bring everything out into the openâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; gently if possible. But do whatever it takes.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 21) In 1939, author Ernest Vincent Wright ďŹ nished Gadsby, a 50,000-word novel. It was unlike any book ever published because the letter e didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear once in the text. Can you imagine the constraint he had to muster to accomplish such an odd feat? In accordance with the astrological omens, I invite you to summon an equally impressive expression of discipline and selfcontrol, Sagittarius. But devote your efforts to accomplishing a more useful and interesting task, please. For example, you could excise one of your bad habits or avoid activities that waste your time or forbid yourself to indulge in fearful thoughts.

CAPRICORN (December 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;January 19) Most plants move upwards as they grow. Their seeds fall to the ground, are blown off by the wind, or are carried away by pollinators. But the peanut plant has a different approach to reproduction. It burrows its seeds down into the soil. They ripen underground, where they are protected and more likely to get the moisture they need to germinate. The peanut plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to fertility might be a good metaphor for you Capricorns to adopt for your own use. It makes sense for you to safeguard the new possibilities youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re incubating. Keep them private, maybe even secret. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expose them to scrutiny or criticism.

AQUARIUS (January 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;February 18)

In his poem â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Garden,â&#x20AC;? Jack Gilbert says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are like Marco Polo who came back / with jewels hidden in the seams of his ragged clothes.â&#x20AC;? Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that true about you right now, Aquarius? If I were going to tell your recent history as a fairy tale, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d highlight the contrast between your outer disorder and your inner riches.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also borrow another fragment from Gilbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poem and use it to describe your current emotional state: â&#x20AC;&#x153;a sweet sadness, a tough happiness.â&#x20AC;? So what comes next for you? I suggest you treat yourself to a time out. Take a break to integrate the intensity youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve weathered. And retrieve the jewels you hid in the seams of your ragged clothes.

PISCES (February 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;March 20)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the colors I am inside have not been invented yet,â&#x20AC;? wrote Shel Silverstein, in his childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book Where the Sidewalk Ends. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s especially important for you to focus on that truth in the coming weeks. I say this for two reasons.

First, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative that you identify and celebrate a certain unique aspect of yourself that no one else has ever fully acknowledged. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start making it more conscious, it may start to wither away. Second, you need to learn how to express that unique aspect with such clarity and steadiness that no one can miss it or ignore it.

Go to REALASTROLOGY.COM to check out Rob Brezsnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.900.950.7700.

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