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National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre represents a terrorist organization. The NRA does not represent the Second Amendment; it does not have any interest at all in the safety of humankind or the greater good for society. It is a business that masquerades as a patriotic entity. But the truth is, this business, like all businesses, has as its primary focus increasing profit. LaPierre and the NRA are shameless about exploiting human fear and without care about placing weapons into the
hands of anyone, with no regard for their mental state or associations with hate groups. As we increasingly kill each other, their profit goes up.
Here’s a statistic you will never hear them cite: More Americans have died from guns in the United States since 1968 than on battlefields of all the wars in American history. Shame on you, LaPierre! Shame on you, NRA!
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Sheriff Shopping Thank you for publishing Thomas Morabito’s outstanding letter (Sept. 26) regarding the glowing dichotomy exposed by candidate for Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick in his Open Mic piece from Sept. 20.
I agree with each of the observations reflected in his letter and am in a unique position to do so, since I, too, attended many of the same meetings of the Sonoma County Law Enforcement
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Task Force and was also able to observe and assess Mr. Essick’s conduct while he served as a member. However, I have some assessments of my own that I would like to add.
You do not “correct problems with oversight” by opposing the very vehicle advanced to fulfill this important purpose (the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach and the attendant Citizens’ Advisory Committee), as Mr. Essick did when he cast the lone vote (19–1) against sending a package of final recommendations from this task force to the board of supervisors. Interestingly, at a recent candidates forum on Sept. 28, Mr. Essick tried to give the public the impression that he favored the creation of the IOLERO and supported its mission all along, prompting me to ask: Will the real Mark Essick please stand up? You don’t “correct problems with community relations” by bitterly and angrily rebuking individuals with whom one disagrees, such as Mr. Essick did when he publicly rebuked a fellow task force member on one particularly memorable occasion. And you sure as heck don’t engender “better community relations” by handling a scene to which law enforcement personnel have been summoned to respond in the abhorrent manner in which he handled the Glenn Swindell matter in Larkfield, which ultimately led to Mr. Swindell’s death. If this sampling of Mr. Essick’s conduct represents the embodiment of his interpretation and embrace of what it takes to be a “community policeman,” then I’m afraid I’ll have to put my internal candidate-screening software into overdrive and start doing some serious sheriff-shopping for another candidate—that is, if one is left in the dwindling field that remains come election day.
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Don’t Forget New Ken Burns doc ‘The Vietnam War’ is required viewing BY E. G. SINGER
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here is a saying that goes, truth is the first casualty of war. The Ken Burns/Lynn Novick documentary, The Vietnam War, is a compelling and insightful exploration into the origins, conflict, ramifications and legacy of that war—a legacy that, like a specter, still haunts the American psyche 50 years on.
The juxtaposition of interviews of men and women who fought on both sides of that conflict reveal and reflect the humanity of all who were involved and who paid dearly with mind and body. To paraphrase Ken Burns, The Vietnam War, a 10-year project, was not to provide answers but to ask questions, to debate and, yes, dissent when necessary. Our foreign policy over the past 20 years has ignored the lessons of what occurred in Southeast Asia five decades ago. It is a mistaken belief that history is in the past—it is always present. The Vietnam War is woven into our country’s fabric, imprinted in our collective memories—it is a wound, a scar, both seen and hidden. How we live with this trauma is what matters. The Vietnam War is also a reminder of the debt that this government owes to all veterans and their families, past and present, for their service. This series will be difficult viewing for some and will bring tears to many. We will remember those past days, whether in support or in opposition to the war. Perhaps allowing tears of grief to flow again is a necessary act, to finally cleanse the lens that has obscured our collective vision for so long and, hopefully, to forgive our “enemies” and ourselves, to realize in full, the sacrifices made on both sides, and to try and move on— but to never forget. It is time! E. G. Singer lives in Santa Rosa. Open Mic is a weekly feature in the ‘Bohemian.’ We welcome your contribution. To have your topical essay of 350 words considered for publication, write openmic@bohemian.com.
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HEALDSBURG I See You A pedestrian on Healdsburg’s Plaza Street gazes at a mural depicting the city’s agricultural roots.
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that in recent years has boasted performances by revered jazz figures like the Heath Brothers, drummer Billy Hart and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, who lives part-time in Healdsburg. Born in Los Angeles, Felix got her first taste of Sonoma County attending college at Sonoma State University. “Even in college, I used to think Healdsburg was a great area,” Felix says. “I loved the river, and we’d always stop at the Singletree Cafe to have breakfast.” After college, Felix lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years. The longtime jazz aficionado began
producing events in the 1980s at a converted Victorian house in Oakland, and in 1990 she founded the popular Eddie Moore Jazz Festival at Yoshi’s, which she ran for five years. A jewelry designer by trade, Felix relocated to Healdsburg fulltime in 1994 and opened a shop and gallery for her jewelry studio called Art and All That Jazz. “Something in my head said, ‘Go to Healdsburg,’” she says. “Then this storefront became available, and I couldn’t resist.” “I’ve always loved small towns,” Felix says. “Being able to know people and feel like you’re part of
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JAZZ CAT ‘My true goal is to turn people on to the live jazz experience,’ says Jessica Felix.
a community is important to me.” Felix founded the Healdsburg Jazz Festival as a way to bring the community together through music in the town’s intimate venues, with a commitment to represent the best in what she calls strong jazz, authentic representations of the genre’s multifaceted culture. “Jazz has always been an exploring music. It’s not supposed to stagnate; it’s supposed to grow and evolve and push boundaries,” Felix says. “It works with all the emotions. My true goal is to turn people on to the live jazz experience.” In addition to the annual 10-day fest, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival offers an array of performances year-round. The festival hosts weekly jazz performances in the lobby lounge of Hotel Healdsburg, with jazz trios fronted by local talents like Susan Sutton and Bay Area–based drummer Lee Charlton, who performs with Norris Clement and Richard Saunders on Saturday, Oct. 7. Saturday also marks the next in the Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s ongoing Parlor Series, presenting world-class talents at the Paul Mahder Gallery. This week, saxophonist Dayna Stephens returns to town with pianist Billy Childs, who makes his Healdsburg debut. Education is also a huge factor in Felix’s mission to share the music she loves. Last year, she started the Student Jazz Combo Competition to encourage students to explore their creativity while learning from professional musicians and forming tight-knit combos to engage in friendly competition with other schools. Looking ahead to next summer, the festival is also hosting a 20th-anniversary fundraising gala on Nov. 11 (see Spotlight events listings, p10) to support the upcoming 2018 festival and the ongoing music education programs. “The 20th anniversary is going to be the biggest event we’ve ever done,” says Felix. “There’s going to be something for everybody.”
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Describe your perfect day in Healdsburg? I would gather my family. After brunch at Flakey Cream, we would walk to the Healdsburg Plaza and people-watch the visitors from around the world. If, by chance, an establishment selling libations could be found, we would stop and perhaps have a drink. Then it would be time to experience real Americana. We would grab chairs and watch the Healdsburg Future Farmers Twilight Parade with all of its local politicians, schoolchildren, horses and fire trucks. Finally, we would saunter over to the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair and have some of the best cotton candy in America. Where is your favorite place to eat in Healdsburg and why? This is a tie: Costeaux French Bakery and Bear Republic Brewing Company. Both feature high-quality, affordable food, a friendly staff and are owned by families that are huge supporters of all the not-forprofits in Healdsburg. Where do you take first-time visitors to Healdsburg? It is a little clichéd, but to the plaza, the river, and a few select wineries, then to Healdsburg Hotel to hear some jazz. What do you know about Healdsburg that others don’t? Healdsburg has the largest living moss wall in America at the Paul Mahder Contemporary Art Gallery. If you could change one thing about Healdsburg what would it be?
Co-founded by photographer, musician and educator Kim Carroll and marketing professional Josie Gay, Healdsburg’s Social Cause Film Series kicks off this week with a goal of highlighting and benefiting an array of social causes. The series debuts with the screening of Unrest, in which documentarian Jennifer Brea turns the camera on herself for an intimate look at the often-misunderstood illness known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Unrest screens with Brea on hand for Q&A, followed by a hosted wine hour where the conversation continues. The screening benefits Brea’s Time for Unrest organization, helping those suffering from chronic fatigue get the recognition and help they need. In light of recent events, proceeds will also go to hurricane relief efforts. Social Cause Films presents Unrest on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Raven Film Center, 415 Center St., Healdsburg. 6pm. $20–$40. Advance tickets required. socialcausefilms.org.
Healdsburg Half Marathon
It’s hard to find a more scenic run than Dry Creek Valley in and around Healdsburg, where the annual Healdsburg Half Marathon takes place this weekend. Starting and ending in downtown Healdsburg, the epic 13.1-mile fully paved course winds through historical residential neighborhoods before setting out among picturesque vineyards and wineries. After the run, the fun continues with an Oktoberfeststyle wine and beer tasting, featuring 10 local wine and beer purveyors and hot food to nourish those wornout muscles. Both the half marathon and a 5K run take place Sunday, Oct. 8, and begin at Healdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove St., Healdsburg.
7:30am. Entry fee, $130– $135; 5K entry fee, $50. runwinecountry.com.
Shed Supper
The tight-knit kitchen staff at Healdsburg Shed, led by culinary director and chef Perry Hoffman, creates immaculate flavors from locally sourced foods at its monthly Shed Supper event. October’s supper embraces Latin flavors and traditional dishes of Mexico for a family-style meal accompanied by live entertainment. This special edition of the supper is also a fundraiser for Corazón, a Healdsburg nonprofit dedicated to supporting multiculturalism and bridging racial and economic division in the community by connecting residents to health programs and services to better their quality of life. Healdsburg Shed will match all proceeds from the event so give generously while enjoying a casual community meal and performance by Ballet Folklorico El Valle, St. Helena’s troupe of Oaxacan dancers. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St., Healdsburg. 6:30pm. $50 and up. healdsburgshed.com.
Get Downtown
Anchored by a massive gazebo and surrounded by world-class businesses, Healdsburg Plaza is the town’s favorite focal point for community events and gathering like the upcoming Get Downtown Business Showcase & Community Resource Fair. This fifth annual showcase features several local businesses and resource providers, as well as members of the city council. Learn more about the community, enjoy free samples and get lots of giveaways in this family friendly evening at the plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg. 4pm to 7pm. Free admission. healdsburg.com/events.
Dancing with the Stars Just like the popular television show, Healdsburg’s own Dancing with the Stars annual fundraiser features local stars and professional dancers paired up for a rousing performance competition. This year’s theme is “Bubbles & Bling,” offering a lineup of local stars like school principal James Brandt, business owner Marsha Croft, disability advocate Lake Kowell, architect and real estate agent Bob Pennypacker and others. Audiences vote for their favorite teams by donating money to benefit the Raven nonprofit performing arts theater. Each dollar equals one vote, and there’s no limit to voting, so vote early and often at the preview show on Thursday, Nov. 2, and the big dance on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. 7:30pm. $35–$45; preview, $10–$20. raventheater.org.
20th Anniversary Jazz Festival Gala Healdsburg Jazz Festival is marking two decades of bringing the best contemporary jazz music to town with a 20th Anniversary Jazz Festival Gala that celebrates the event’s enduring legacy and raises funds for the upcoming 2018 season. Turning the Paul Mahder Gallery into a Roaring Twenties speakeasy, the gala includes a sparkling wine reception and auction before showcasing Jazz Age hits from the likes of Duke Ellington and George Gershwin as performed by the Marcus Shelby Quintet and featuring guests Kenny Washington and Tiffany Austin. A sit-down dinner and late-night dancing completes the party, going down on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 6pm. $150. healdsburgjazzfestival.org.
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THE CONTENDERS After Jay Foxworthy dropped out, there are now four candidates vying for Sonoma County sheriff.
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Sonoma County sheriff’s candidates vow to change the ‘culture’ BY TOM GOGOLA
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he election to select a new Sonoma County sheriff isn’t until next November and the primary isn’t until June, but the overflow audience at an forum held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building told a story of its own.
This is a closely watched campaign for a hot-seat office with unusually high interest
among citizens. It is shaping up as the first contested sheriff’s race in Sonoma County since 1992. The event began with the crowd abuzz at the news that candidate Jay Foxworthy had departed the race, citing family health issues. Foxworthy, a gay sheriff’s deputy in San Francisco who lives in Santa Rosa, had been held out by activists as one of two bona fide “progressives” in the race. The other, John Mutz, is a former high-ranking officer with the Los Angeles Police Department
who left the force not long after the 1991 Rodney King beating to focus on officer training. As gauged by audience reactions, he was the most popular candidate. The progressive Mutz was joined by Santa Rosa City Councilman Ernesto Olivares, who distinguished himself in the forum as the candidate with the most electoral experience—he’s a former mayor of Santa Rosa and, before that, was a lieutenant with the Santa Rosa Police Department.
As such, the genial Olivares stood out for his frequent invocation of cross-agency cooperation and coordination on thorny county issues such as homelessness and mentalhealth services. Mark Essick, a captain in the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), came across as the technocrat insider with a particularized skill set—executive experience and an MBA—that he said gave him a leg up on the other candidates. Carlos Basurto, an SCSO lieutenant and the appointed police chief of Windsor, could be fairly described, based on the content of Thursday’s forum, as the hard-headed “sheriff’ssheriff” pragmatist of the lot, especially given an especially tough-love comment he offered on homelessness and the sheriff department’s proper response to the issue. Basurto asserted during the event that SCSO-led sweeps of homeless camps would continue unless and until social-service agencies ramped up their game. He was the only one of the four candidates to defend the roundups (Essick provided some context to homeless raids when he noted that SCSO officers had swept homeless encampments along the Russian River last winter to keep people from drowning). But Basurto’s comment hit a nerve. “Fuck you,” a voice from the back of the room responded to his comment about the sweeps, and resonated throughout the hall. The exchange highlighted the tension around law enforcement in the county and the extent to which the well of police trust has been poisoned by the SCSO “culture” that all candidates vowed to change. The forum was hosted by a consortium of Sonoma County organizations from the North Bay Labor Council to North Bay Jobs with Justice to the Wine Country Young Voters association. The crowd featured a crosssection of Sonoma County, from Ms. Sonoma County in a tiara locked in conversation with a man in an “Occupy Santa Rosa” T-shirt, to a man in ) 14
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14 Sheriff ( 12 the hallway who mumbled about how immigrants were under the gun, sure, but the white man can’t catch a break either these days. There were screaming children and documentary filmmakers on hand, along with a smattering of elected officials from around the county who showed up (though no members of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors were spotted, at least by this reporter). Looming large over the forum, and frequently invoked by the sheriff’s candidates, was the issue of how to “reform” the “culture” of the SCSO. None of the candidates directly identified what the culture was, except to say that the force of 650 sworn officers is mostly white and mostly male and that they would work to change the culture. And the thousand-pound elephant in the room—the 2013 death of Andy Lopez, who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy—uneasily interacted with this notion of the “culture” and how to change it, given that local activists’ argument about the officer-involved shooting was that it resulted from an SCSO “warrior” culture that takes its cues from a military mindset and not a public-safety one. Lopez was shot by Iraq War veteran Erick Gelhaus while carrying an Airsoft replica AK-47 whose safety tip had been removed. As the candidates were debating issues from immigration raids to cannabis policy, Sonoma County is proceeding in its defense of Gelhaus as it moved to appeal a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that pushed a federal civil lawsuit against the county and Gelhaus back to a district trial court, where that whole issue of “police culture” may be put to a jury trial. The county is under increasing pressure by activists to settle a federal civil lawsuit brought by the Lopez family while it has requested an “en banc” hearing from the Ninth Circuit last week following its latest court setback (“en banc” means that a panel of 11 federal judges will rule on the appeal
after a three-judge panel shot it down, voting 2–1 to remand the case back to federal district court). Essick was the first to give an opening statement and highlighted his executive experience and college bona fides. Fresh off a series of townhalls around the county, Essick spoke generally of accountability, of “getting back to basics” and of community engagement as he sought to distinguish himself as the only candidate with relevant law-enforcement executive experience, and a master’s in business administration to boot. Basurto, the Windsor police chief, shot back that his 29 years of experience and current position is “pretty executive, if you ask me,” as he also offered bromides about “cooperation and trust” between officers and the communities they serve. (Basurto, despite being the chief of police in Windsor, is actually below Essick in the SCSO hierarchy; he’s a lieutenant and Essick is a captain.) Olivares promised to “build a new culture” if elected sheriff of SCSO, while highlighting his long-standing role as a community leader and elected official (and former local cop). He’s nabbed an endorsement from Blue Dog Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson. Where candidates could highlight their strong local roots, they did. Where they couldn’t, they highlighted their outsider, reform-minded posture. That describes Mutz, who elevated the rhetorical urgency of the occasion when he argued that the county was at a crossroads and that it had to make a choice to lead the way with 21st-century police reforms or not. His activism was the result of the “horrific Rodney King beating” in 1991, which gave rise to a new training regimen in Los Angeles that, he said, replaced a
system based on quotas and with one based on the ethic of respect. He left the LAPD, he said, to focus on training. “I know it can be done, and I know how to do it.” The candidates addressed a series of issues, from immigration and deportation changes under President Trump, to cannabis policy in the county, to mental health and criminality, to police accountability in light of the emergence of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO), headed up by Jerry Threet. On the immigration question, Basurto described it in personal terms as he vowed to protect so-called Dreamers (young people who were brought to the United States by their undocumented parents, and who now face deportation under Trump) and positioned himself as the only candidate with active law enforcement experience who also comes out of the Latino community. His supporters were out in force at the event—anecdotally, they seemed to be the most numerous and with the slickest campaign materials. “As a Latino sheriff, I feel I can build trust and protect them in times of uncertainty,” he said. According to a recent report in the Press Democrat, Basurto was narrowly edged out by Essick to nab the endorsement of the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (SCDSA), 87 votes to 84. Basurto has been endorsed by retired Sonoma County Sheriff Steve Freitas. Interim Sheriff Rob Giordano says he won’t make an endorsement and is staying out of politics. Olivares, who earned four votes from the SCDSA, described the immigration problem as a federal issue that had been forced upon localities, such as Santa Rosa, as he pledged, if elected, to work with other agencies to protect immigrants, like the county’s
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public defender’s office. Olivares also took a shot at SB 64, the “state sanctuary” bill which he says “does not go far enough,” as he highlighted the need for a local sanctuary bill that the Santa Rosa electeds have yet to pass. Mutz put the deportation question in its most direct light: “We are here to serve the people,” he said, “not the federal government,” as he too pushed back against county participation in deportation raids undertaken by the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Essick repeated a common mantra among active law enforcement officers, when he said, “I have never, ever asked for the immigration status” of a suspect. “We are guardians of the community.” He pledged to continue with townhall meetings as sheriff as he drew out one of the big concerns from his “listening campaign,” centered on the question of diversity among the ranks at the SCSO, where fewer than 5 percent of the officers are female (a fact which popped up during a recent Sonoma County Board of Supervisors meetings) but 100 percent of the people onstage at the Veterans Memorial Building were men. “Women in law enforcement change the culture,” Mutz said. Basurto pledged to lead a sheriff’s department that “looks like the community we are trying to serve” as he pledged to move beyond the rhetoric of diversity: “You will see me out there, doing the recruiting.” Olivares said that the “culture of the SCSO is set by the sheriff,” and that might presumably mean a culture that’s not grounded in a sort of warrior ethos around policing, though he did not elaborate. As for the IOLERO, created in the aftermath of the Lopez shooting, the candidates struggled to outdo each other in their praise for the independent police auditor. Essick drew on his experience as having been “deeply involved in the creation of IOLERO,” as he noted that he “loved the relationship with Jerry Threet and saw opportunities to expand its purview into sheriff’s policies
federal ban and state legalization set to fully unfurl in 2018, the candidates generally agreed they’d leave pot smokers alone who were puffing or ingesting in compliance with state and local laws. The currently employed SCSO lawmen, Basurto and Essick, both emphasized that the SCSO would always be faced with black market cannabis and that there was some violence that came along with it they’d work to end. Legalization, said Basurto, is a “reality that we have to accept.” He noted that he was “going to follow the vision of the [Sonoma County Board of Supervisors]. Our job is to assist them with that vision.” (Their vision is basically to leverage the tax and business opportunities afforded by pot with an eye on public safety.) Olivares pledged to work with other agencies to sort out the vast cannabis regulatory framework as he teased out a vision that would draw legal growers out of the shadows, but with public safety as the primary concern, given the preponderance of a national black market where, as he noted, a pound of cannabis that costs $1,000 in Sonoma County will fetch $5,000 on the East Coast. Essick also highlighted safety issues when the data-savvy candidate noted that six of 10 homicides in Sonoma County this year “were directly related to marijuana.” The candidates were also asked a series of “lightning round” questions of a yes-or-no variety, including whether the SCSO should accept military-issue equipment from the federal government. But it turned out to be not quite the yes-or-no question. Essick
said that “it happens that some things are very helpful,” such as tents and blankets that the SCSO distributes to the homeless. But he also said that the sheriff’s office has “heard loud and clear” that citizens don’t want armored personnel carriers in their midst, regardless of any law enforcement pledge that they’re used for officer protection only. He said SCSO has stopped accepting stuff like bayonets and rifles from the military. Olivares highlighted the “image problem” inherent in the so-called militarization of police and said simply that there “needs to be some controls.” Mutz was characteristically soaring and unequivocal as he said that “accepting military equipment from the attorney general is not the direction” the county should be headed, as he envisioned an SCSO with “no militarization in our future.” Mutz was also the only one of the four candidates who drew on his own history as a police accountability protester when the question came up about First Amendment rights in Sonoma County (part of the question asked whether the candidates had ever participated in a protest; he was the only one to say he had). “My mindset changed when I was on the other side,” he said. The three other candidates expressed pride at Sonoma County’s respect for protesters and counter-protesters, and Olivares recalled the Occupy protests that took place while he was Santa Rosa mayor. Basurto said, “We do a great job with protests,” and Essick went by the sheriff’s playbook when he said that “our responsibility is to ensure that people have the right to express themselves.” The protest question also asked
The crowd featured a cross-section, from Ms. Sonoma County to a man in an ‘Occupy Santa Rosa’ T-shirt.
about use of force issues in the county. Basurto said simply that it should be used when it needs to be used. Mutz said, “I have seen video of use of force [in Sonoma County], and we have to do more work in this area.” Cue the inevitable audience question about Lopez, whose tragic death can be viewed as a jump-off point for greater SCSO accountability—and whose latest stop-off on that long road was this very meeting of the candidates. Freitas was unpopular among local police-accountability and Latino communities at the time he retired for health reasons in August. Freitas was unequivocal in his support for Sgt. Gelhaus, who remains on the SCSO force. Audience members shouted, “Fire Gelhaus!” when the rhetorical question was raised about what is to be done in the aftermath of the incident. Mutz said of the Lopez shooting that there’s “no greater unresolved issue in Sonoma County than this one,” and said future deaths such as Lopez’s were preventable with training reforms in use-of-force issues. Sonoma County and the SCSO have taken the position that the shooting was justified under the circumstances, while concurrently employing a “use of force simulator” to better train officers in those split-second lifeor-death decisions that they find themselves making on occasion. Mutz was the only one of the candidates at the forum to state that he’d go to the Lopez family and express deep regret for the incident. Essick and Basurto both mentioned the use of force simulator in their responses to the Lopez question. Basurto noted that Lopez’s death did get the county to move on body cams for its officers and to get serious about community engagement, “everything we should have been doing but weren’t. . . . We also can’t keep going back to the same tragedy,” he added. He was met with angry catcalls from the overflow crowd: “Then settle the lawsuit! Settle the lawsuit!”
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and also expand the mandate for community engagement. Basurto said simply that IOLERO is “one of the best things to come to the county in a long time,” and pledged to engage on a daily basis with Threet’s office. In his praise of IOLERO, Olivares took a shot at the SCSO’s current management for its failure to leverage $600,000 in state grants that would help build trust, community and the audit services provided to SCSO by Threet (the annual SCSO budget is itself $150 million). Mutz pledged to enhance the partnership with Threet as he stressed that transparency and accessibility have to spring from the SCSO if the auditor is to have any chance at doing its part to change the proverbial culture. “It’s just a step,” said Mutz. “More needs to be done.” The candidates were also asked to address the issue of mental health in the county’s criminal justice system, and especially at the Main Adult Detention Facility where, as Essick noted, an estimated 440 of the jail’s 1,100 inmates struggle with some form of mental-health issue or another, often with drug addiction to go along with the mental illness. Drawing a page from, of all people, former Senator Hillary Clinton, Essick said that dealing with the county’s outsized population of mentally ill prisoners “truly does take a village. We are the de facto largest mental health institution in the county.” Basurto and Olivares both observed that the county has met the challenge through a new Behavioral Health Unit now under construction next to the jail. But the plain-spoken and blunt Basurto observed that the new unit is essentially a capitulation to the very thing that nobody wants to see: mentally ill people winding up in jail when they ought to be in treatment centers. Mutz picked up on the thread. “This is a justice issue, plain and simple,” he said, and an unreconciled one. “We have to stop criminalizing mental illness.” When it came to cannabis and the various ongoing ironies of a
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6760 McKinley St., Ste. 150, Sebastopol. 707.829.8101.
BEST BARBECUE NAPA
BUSTER’S SOUTHERN BBQ
1207 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. 707.942.5605. SONOMA
SWEET T’S
2097 Stagecoach Road, Ste. 100, Santa Rosa. 707.595.3935.
BEST BURGER NAPA
NORMAN ROSE TAVERN 1401 First St., Napa. 707.258.1516. SONOMA
SUPERBURGER
1501 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.4016.
BEST PIZZA NAPA
CICCIO
6770 Washington St., Yountville. 707.945.1000. SONOMA
MOMBO’S PIZZA
1800 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.3278. 560 Hwy. 116 N., Sebastopol. 707.823.7492.
BEST CHOCOLATIER
BEST BREAKFAST NAPA
BOON FLY CAFE
4080 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. 707.299.4870. SONOMA
DIERK’S PARKSIDE CAFE
404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.573.5955.
BEST BRUNCH NAPA
BOON FLY CAFE
4080 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. 707.299.4870. SONOMA
THE TERRACE GRILL RESTAURANT AND BAR, FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT AND SPA
2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH NAPA
NORMAN ROSE TAVERN 1401 First St., Napa. 707.258.1516.
BEST CAFE/COFFEEHOUSE NAPA
MOLINARI CAFFE
828 Brown St., Napa. 707.927.3623. SONOMA
ACRE COFFEE
21 Fourth St., Petaluma. 707.772.5117. 2365 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.595.5984.
SONOMA
NY PIE
65 Brookwood Ave., Ste. 1–2, Santa Rosa. 707.526.9743.
BEST SPOT TO DINE SOLO NAPA
PROTÉA RESTAURANT
6488 Washington St., Yountville. 707.415.5035. SONOMA
RAMEN GAIJIN
6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.827.3609.
BEST CATERER
1712 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.942.4913. SONOMA
THE SPINSTER SISTERS
401 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100.
BEST RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW NAPA
AUBERGE DU SOLEIL
180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford. 707.963.1211. SONOMA
RIVER’S END
11048 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2484.
BEST NEW RESTAURANT NAPA
SONOMA
STARK’S STEAKHOUSE
SORENSEN CATERING
521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.5100.
677 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. 707.967.9022.
BEST DINER
SONOMA
JAX WHITE MULE DINER
416 East D St., Petaluma. 707.769.7208.
NAPA
1122 First St., Napa. 707.812.6853. SONOMA
THE FREMONT DINER
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
6988 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.829.1181.
902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.
SAM’S SOCIAL CLUB
MIMINASHI
1321 First St., Napa. 707. 252.4228.
SONOMA CHOCOLATIERS
DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT
NAPA
SONOMA
2698 Fremont Drive, Sonoma. 707.938.7370.
SONOMA
NAPA
BEST RESTAURANT
NAPA
NAPA
ANETTE’S CHOCOLATES
BEST DINING AFTER 10PM
NAPA
GENOVA DELICATESSEN 1550 Trancas St., Napa. 707.253.8686. SONOMA
IKE’S PLACE
1780 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.293.9814.
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
535 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.535.0700.
BEST CHEF
NAPA
NAPA
CURTIS DI FEDE, MIMINASHI
821 Coombs St., Napa. 707.254.9464.
PRESS RESTAURANT
587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. 707.967.0550. SONOMA
WILLI’S WINE BAR
4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.
starkrestaurants.com
BEST SOMMELIER
MARK STARK, STARK REALITY RESTAURANTS
BEST SERVER NAPA
7377 St. Helena Hwy., Napa. 707.944.2749.
902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.
SONOMA
SONOMA
935 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.827.3744.
BEST WINE LIST
SONOMA
BRIX
HANDLINE
THE COUNTY BENCH
PREFERRED SONOMA CATERING
INDIA ROBINSON, DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT
NAPA
821 Coombs St., Napa. 707.254.9464.
CHRIS WELLER, PETER LOWELL’S
7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.
NAPA
CHRIS SAWYER sawyersomm.com SONOMA
CHRIS SAWYER sawyersomm.com
BEST CHINESE NAPA
SOO YUAN RESTAURANT
1354 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.9404.
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GOJI KITCHEN
1965 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3888.
BEST FRENCH
BEST MEXICAN NAPA
PACIFICO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
1237 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.4400.
NAPA
SONOMA
ANGÈLE RESTAURANT & BAR
EL MOLINO CENTRAL
540 Main St., Napa. 707.252.8115.
11 Central Ave., Boyes Hot Springs. 707.939.1010.
SONOMA
BEST SEAFOOD
BISTRO 29
620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.2929.
BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI
NAPA
BOUCHON
6540 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.8037.
NAPA
SONOMA
610 Main St., Napa. 707.252.1600.
403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.
MORIMOTO SONOMA
HANA
101 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0270.
BEST INDIAN NAPA
AROMA INDIAN CUISINE 3012 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.927.3347. SONOMA
YETI INDIAN RESTAURANT
190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.521.9608.
BEST ITALIAN NAPA
CA’ MOMI OSTERIA
1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664. SONOMA
LOCOCO’S CUCINA RUSTICA 117 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.
BEST LATIN AMERICAN
WILLI’S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR
BEST THAI NAPA
MINI MANGO THAI BISTRO 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.253.8880. SONOMA
SEA THAI BISTRO
2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3293.
BEST VIETNAMESE NAPA
BUI BISTRO
976 Pearl St., Napa. 707.225.5417. SONOMA
SIMPLY VIETNAM
966 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.566.8910.
BEST VEGETARIAN NAPA
NAPA
AROMA INDIAN CUISINE
815 Main St., Napa. 707.224.5551.
SONOMA
LA TABERNA NAPA SONOMA
3012 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.927.3347.
AMY’S DRIVE-THRU
400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.8868.
58 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park. 707.755.3629.
BEST MEDITERRANEAN
BEST BAR
TARLA MEDITERRANEAN BAR & GRILL
DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT
EL COQUI
NAPA
NAPA
1480 First St., Napa. 707.255.5599
902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.
SONOMA
SONOMA
128 N. Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.2822.
9113 Graton Road, Graton. 707.823.7023.
EAST WEST CAFE
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BEST BARTENDER
BEST MICROBREW
BEST WINERY EVENT
BEST SYRAH
BIG JOHN, DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT
MAD FRITZ
FARMSTEAD AT LONG MEADOW RANCH
MINER FAMILY WINES
NAPA
902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337. SONOMA
FRANK DICE, UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO 9113 Graton Road, Graton. 707.823.7023.
NAPA
393 La Fata, St. Helena. 707.968.5058. SONOMA
PLINY THE ELDER, RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.2337.
NAPA
BEST CRAFT BREW EVENT
1001 Second St., Napa. 707.927.5333.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
BEST HAPPY HOUR NAPKINS BAR & GRILL SONOMA
STARK’S STEAKHOUSE
521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.5100.
BEST DIVE BAR NAPA
SUSIE’S
1365 Lincoln St., Calistoga. 707.942.6710. SONOMA
440 CLUB
434 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.2550.
BEST COCKTAILS NAPA
GOOSE & GANDER
1245 Spring St., St. Helena. 707.967.8779. SONOMA
DUKE’S SPIRITED COCKTAILS 111 Plaza St., Healdsburg. 707.431.1105.
BEST MICRODISTILLERY NAPA
NAPA VALLEY DISTILLERY 610 First St., Ste. 8, Napa. 707.226.9269. SONOMA
SPIRIT WORKS DISTILLERY 6790 McKinley St. #100, Sebastopol. 707.634.4793.
BEST BREWPUB NAPA
NAPA PALISADES SALOON
1000 Main St., Ste.100, Napa. 707.296.1552. SONOMA
RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.2337.
NAPA
800.801.3378. SONOMA
LAGUNITAS BEER CIRCUS lagunitas.com/beercircus
BEST CIDER SONOMA
SONOMA CIDER
44-F Mill St., Healdsburg. 707.723.7018.
BEST EMERGING WINERY NAPA
BRASSWOOD ESTATE
3111 St. Helena Hwy. N., St. Helena. 707.968.5434. SONOMA
REEVE WINES
4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.235.6345.
BEST WINETASTING ROOM NAPA
RAYMOND VINEYARDS
849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. 707.963.3141. SONOMA
KENDALL-JACKSON WINE ESTATE & GARDENS 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton. 866.287.9818.
BEST WINEMAKER NAPA
LAURA BARRETT, CLIF FAMILY WINERY
709 Main St., St. Helena. 707.968.0625.
NAPA
738 Main St., St Helena. 707.963.4555. SONOMA
SONOMA WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND
sonomawinecountryweekend.com
BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA
O’BRIEN ESTATE
7850 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.944.9500. SONOMA
DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS 52 Front St., Healdsburg. 866.338.9463.
BEST PINOT NOIR NAPA
HESS COLLECTION WINERY 4411 Redwood Road, Napa. 707.255.1144.
1200 Orchard Ave., Napa. 707.252.8463.
SONOMA
SONOMA
235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.431.9400.
HANNA WINERY
9280 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg. 800.854.3987.
BEST CHARDONNAY NAPA
ROMBAUER VINEYARDS
LA CREMA
BEST ZINFANDEL NAPA
ROBERT BIALE VINEYARDS
4038 Big Ranch Road., Napa. 707.257.7555.
3522 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena. 707.963.5170.
SONOMA
SONOMA
700 Grove St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3579.
LA CREMA
235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.431.9400.
BEST SPARKLING WINE NAPA
SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga. 707.942.4558. SONOMA
IRON HORSE VINEYARDS
SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS
BEST PORT NAPA
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS
1281 Lewelling Lane, St. Helena. 707.963.7678. SONOMA
SONOMA PORTWORKS
613 Second St., Petaluma. 707.769.5203.
9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol. 707.887.1507.
Family
BEST ROSÉ WINE NAPA
ROMEO VINEYARDS & CELLARS 1224 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.8238. SONOMA
RED CAR WINE COMPANY
8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol. 707.829.8500.
BEST CABERNET
BEST BABY GIFT STORE NAPA
LEMONDROPS CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE & TOYS
6525 Washington St., Yountville. 707.947.7057. SONOMA
CUPCAKE
NAPA
641 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.579.2165. 107 Plaza St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3800.
849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. 707. 963.3141.
BEST TOY STORE
RAYMOND VINEYARDS
SONOMA
SONOMA
52 Front St., Healdsburg. 866.338.9463.
1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. 800.654.1213.
GUY DAVIS, DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS
NAPA
JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY
NAPA
TOY B VILLE
1343 Main St., Napa. 707.253.1024.
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Best Eyelash Extensions & Brow Services in Napa 200 Classic Set $ 250 Volume Set $
VOTED BEST FRAME SHOP
Sonoma County’s Premier Frame Shop for over 30 years …and Art Gallery
Voted Best Framer
707.287.3023
LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE #1 ED P VOT O SHO R HYD
thrivehydro.com
707.433.4068
30 A MILL STREET, HEALDSBURG
Now Sonoma insideCounty Corrick’s 637707.542.3599 4th St, Santa Rosa 707.542.3599 1617 Terrance Way, Santa Rosa
Best French Restaurant SONOMA COUNTY
Merci
620 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa 707.546.2929 | www.bistro29.com Now serving lunch 11:30-2pm Tues-Fri
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THE TOYWORKS
6940 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.2003.
THANK YOU
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE NAPA
LEMONDROPS CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE & TOYS
6525 Washington St., Yountville. 707.947.7057. SONOMA
CUPCAKE
641 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.579.2165. 107 Plaza St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3800.
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BEST CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT STORE SONOMA
WEE THREE CHILDREN’S STORE
of 2017
1007 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.525.9333.
BEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SONOMA
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.546.4069.
BEST CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL CENTER NAPA
NAPA VALLEY NURSERY SCHOOL
641 Randolph St., Napa. 707.224.3319. SONOMA
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY 1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.546.4069.
C O M E C E L E B R A T E W I T H U S !
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACE NAPA
DIVE INTO COLOR
1757 Tanen St., Napa. 707.251.9883. SONOMA
SNOOPY’S HOME ICE
1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.546.7147.
52 Front St Healdsburg, California
707.433.3858
www.daviswines.com
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL NAPA
SALVADOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1850 Salvador Ave., Napa. 707.253.3476. SONOMA
ANALY HIGH SCHOOL
6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. 707.824.2300.
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL NAPA
SUNRISE MONTESSORI OF NAPA VALLEY
1226 Salvador Ave., Napa. 707.253.1105. SONOMA
SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL AND FARM
655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa. 707.575.7194.
BEST CHILDREN’S INDOOR SPORTS CENTER NAPA
GYMNASTICS ZONE
253-A Walnut St., Napa. 707.257.2053. SONOMA
EPICENTER SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.708.3742.
BEST SUMMER DAY CAMP NAPA
CONNOLLY RANCH
3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa. 707.224.1894. SONOMA
CAMP WA-TAM AT HOWARTH PARK
630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010.
BEST DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL NAPA
TAILS IN THE VALLEY tailsinthevalley.com SONOMA
INCREDIBLE CANINE
3163 Juniper Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.322.3272.
BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE NAPA
RUFF DOG DAYCARE & HOTEL 49 Enterprise Court, Napa. 707. 258.2020.
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LoCoco’s is everything an Italian restaurant should be—boisterous, busy, fun, with excellent authentic food of the best quality: fresh seafood, meats and pasta.
707- 52 3 -2227
SERVING L UNCH & D INNER
H ISTORIC R AILROAD S QUARE , 117 FOURTH STREET, SANTA ROSA R ATED
707.829.0215 / 415.489.0420
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7770 Healdsburg Ave., Suite A, Sebastopol, CA 95472
www.omarfigueroa.com
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Smooches and Lugs, Maria & the Gang! Tues–Fri 7:30–6:00 321 Second Street ◆ Petaluma 707.769.0162
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Cannabis counsel focusing on freedom defense, legal compliance, and medical cannabis licenses & permits.
Voted Best Italian restaurant of the North Bay.
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BUSTERS THE
BEST BBQ TIME AFTER TIME
BARBECUE | CATERING | OUTDOOR PATIO TIO 1207 FOOTHILL blvd, CALISTOGA, CA 707-942-5605 /busterssouthernbbq
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NAPA SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
BEST DOG PARK
SONOMA
NAPA
ALSTON PARK
2099 Dry Creek Road., Napa. 707.257.9529. SONOMA
RAGLE RANCH DOG PARK 500 Ragle Ranch Road, Sebastopol. 707.433.1625.
NAPA
Crunch, Salty and Sweet!
NAPA
5800 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park. 707.206.9000.
BEST PET BOUTIQUE Best Vietnamese Restaurant!
BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 517 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.257.8866.
PETCARE VETERINARY HOSPITAL 2425 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.3900. 1370 Fulton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.5900.
BEST VETERINARY SERVICES NAPA
SILVERADO VETERINARY HOSPITAL
2035 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.224.7953.
FIDEAUX
SONOMA
SONOMA
2425 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.3900. 1370 Fulton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.5900.
1312 Main St., St. Helena. 707.967.9935.
DEBBIE’S PET BOUTIQUE 10333 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. 707.838.1896.
PETCARE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Romance
431 Center St., Healdsburg. 707.395.4410.
Serving authentic, classic cuisine plus Banh Mi and Share Tea
BEST PET/FEED STORE NAPA
WILSON’S FEED & SUPPLY 1700 Yajome St., Napa. 707.252.0316. SONOMA
WESTERN FARM CENTER
21 W. Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.0721.
3381 CLEVELAND AVE, SANTA ROSA | 707.544-4585 | SIMPLYVIETNAMEXPRESS.COM
902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.
BONNY DOONE KENNEL
BEST ROMANTIC DINNER
SONOMA
FOUR PAWS PET RANCH 3410 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa. 707.542.3766.
BEST ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER NAPA
6760 McKinley Street, Suite 150, Sebastopol • 707.829.8101 1445 Town & Country Dr, Santa Rosa • 707.527.7654 villagebakerywinecountry.com
DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT
BEST KENNEL 1003 Los Carneros Ave., Napa. 707.226.1200.
Sonoma County
NAPA
SONOMA
NAPA
Best Bakery
BEST PLACE FOR SINGLES TO MEET
JAMESON ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH
1224 Adams St., St. Helena. 707.815.8153. SONOMA
SONOMA HUMANE SOCIETY 5345 Hwy. 12 W., Santa Rosa. 707.542.0882.
JACKSON’S BAR AND OVEN 135 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.6900.
NAPA
CELADON
500 Main St., Ste. G, Napa. 707.254.9690. SONOMA
RIVER’S END
11048 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2484.
BEST STAYCATION NAPA
SOLAGE
755 Silverado Trail N., Calistoga. 707.266.7534. SONOMA
FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT AND SPA
2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
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OFF EVERYTHING! 40th Anniversary SALE!
Saturday, October 21
This is our annual thank you to all our customers who have supported our goal to bring the best of all specialty toy companies to the children and families of the North Bay!
THE ORIGINAL! AWARD WINNING! ONLY IN SEBASTOPOL! ON THE PLAZA Across from Whole Foods
6940 Sebastopol Ave 707.829.2003
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Thank You Napa Best Pilates Napa 9th Year!
707.257.7382 1338 Pearl Street, Napa | www.downtownpilates.com
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Best Toy Store—for 20 Years!
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MOUNT VIEW HOTEL & SPA
580 Lommel Road, Calistoga. 707.254.2800.
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www.drdavidmarcus.com
NAPA
1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.6877. SONOMA
HOTEL HEALDSBURG
NAPA
CALISTOGA RANCH SONOMA
BUENA VISTA WINERY 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma. 800.926.1266.
25 Matheson St., Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.
BEST LINGERIE SHOP NAPA
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PLEASURES UNLIMITED 1424 Second St., Napa. 707.226.2666.
Best residential ContraCtor
Best Burger • Best Brunch Best OutdOOr dining Best spOt tO dine sOlO Best restaurant Best happy hOur
karmadogconstruction.com
www.pubrepublicusa.com
Sonoma County
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SONOMA
MA CHERIE ET MOI
2332 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.573.1103.
PLEASURES UNLIMITED
SONOMA
SONOMA
healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
123 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.1155.
BEST URGENT CARE
NAPA
BEST SEX THERAPIST SONOMA
DIANE GLEIM, MFT
320 10th St. #302, Santa Rosa. 707.535.9650.
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BEST COUPLES COUNSELING SONOMA
KEVIN RUSSELL, MFT 1030 Second St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4160.
BEST EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES NAPA
BEST HOLISTIC HERBAL SHOP BEST HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER
Bohemian .com
NAPA
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
MILK & HONEY
Sonoma County
BEST HOSPITAL/ HEALTHCARE CLINIC
BEST EROTICA STORE 1424 Second St., Napa. 707.226.2666.
BEST GIFT SHOP
Health & Wellness
UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS 1834 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.226.1413. SONOMA
CLEMENTINE ECO EVENTS 40 Fourth St. #215, Petaluma. 707.290.6723.
1000 Trancas St., Napa. 707.252.4411.
KAISER PERMANENTE
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BEST LASER SURGERY CENTER NAPA
WALTER TOM, MD, AESTHETIC LASER & VEIN CENTER 1635 First St., Napa. 707.224-5347. SONOMA
DAVID E. MARCUS, MD 1128 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.200.8964.
BEST LASIK EYE SURGERY SONOMA
JAY BANSAL, MD, LASERVUE EYE CENTER
3540 Mendocino Ave., #200, Santa Rosa. 707.522.6200.
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clothing boutiques to music venues and distilleries to outdoor dining. In our ongoing effort to capture the North Bay in all its manifold greatness, we’ve expanded our poll with more than three dozen new categories. So please think about what makes the North Bay special and vote. We’ll add it up and share the results with all of you in our biggest issue of the year March 21,2018.
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Art & Culture Best Art Gallery Best Ballet Company Best Band Best Charity Event Best Cover Band Best Dance Studio Best Festival Best Film Festival Best Indy Filmmaker Best Media Personality: TV, Radio, Print Best Movie Theater Best Museum Best Music Festival Best Music Venue Best Outdoor Art Event Best Outdoor Music Festival Best Outdoor Music Venue Best Performing Arts Center Best Performing Dance Company Best Place to Dance Best Theater Troupe Best Videographer
Recreation
Best Bike Route/Trail Best Bike Shop Best Boating Company Best Cycling Event Best Gym Best Health Club
Best Hiking Trail Best Horse Back Riding Best Hot Air Balloon Company Best Martial Arts School Best Outdoor Adventure Tour Best Park Best Personal Trainer Best Pilates Studio Best Skate Shop Best Sports Fishing Charter Company Best Surf Shop Best Swimming Pool Best Water Sports Company Best Yoga Studio
Food & Drink Best Bakery Best Bar Best Bartender Best BBQ Best Bourbon Best Breakfast Best Brew Pub Best Brunch Best Burger Best Business Lunch Best Butcher Shop Best Cabernet Best Cafe⁄Coffeehouse Best Caterer Best Chardonnay
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Best Cheese Shop Best Chef Best Chinese Best Chocolatier Best Cider Best Cocktails Best Craft Brew Event Best CSA (community supported agriculture) Best Diner Best Dining After 10pm Best Dive Bar Best Emerging Winery (less than 1 year) Best Farmers Market (specify location) Best Food Producer Best French Best Frozen Yogurt Best Gin Best Gluten-Free Menu Option Best Happy Hour Best Ice Cream Best Indian (must specify town & complete biz name) Best Italian Best Japanese/Sushi Best Latin American Best Local Coffee Roaster Best Locally Made Food Product Best Mediterranean (must specify town & complete biz name) Best Mexican (must specify town & complete biz name) Best Micro Distillery Best Microbrew Best New Restaurant Best Outdoor Dining Best Pinot Noir Best Pizza Best Port Best Restaurant Best Restaurant with a View Best Rosé Wine Best Rum Best Sandwich Shop Best Sauvignon Blanc Best Seafood Best Server⁄Restaurant Best Sommelier Best Sparkling Wine Best Spot to Dine Solo Best Syrah Best Tea Shop⁄Cafe Best Thai (must specify town & complete biz name) Best Vegetarian Best Vietnamese Best Vodka Best Whiskey Best Wine List Best Wine Made From Sustainably Grown Grapes Best Winemaker Best Winery Event Best Winetasting Room Best Zinfandel
Family
Best Animal Adoption Center Best Animal Hospital Best Animal Rescue Group
Best Baby Gift Store Best Birthday Party Place Best Children’s Clothing Store Best Children’s Consignment Store Best Children’s Educational Center Best Children’s Indoor Sports Center Best Children’s Museum Best Dog Obedience School Best Dog Park Best Doggie Day Care Best Kennel Best Pet Boutique Best Pet⁄Feed Store Best Private School Best Public School Best Summer Day Camp Best Toy Store Best Veterinary Services
Home Improvement
Best Appliance Repair Best Architect Best Carpet Cleaning Best Carpeting⁄Flooring Best Cleaning Service Best Contractor (Commercial) Best Contractor (Residential) Best Deck & Fencing Best Electrician Best Hauling Best Home Furnishings Best Home Improvement Store Best Home Organizer Best Kitchen⁄Bath Remodeler Best Landscape Design Company Best Locksmith Best Moving & Storage Best Nursery⁄Garden Center Best Paint Supplier Best Painting Contractor Best Plumber Best Real Estate Brokerage Best Roofer Best Self-Storage Best Solar Supplier Best Tree Service Best Window Cleaners
Romance
Best Boutique Hotel Best Couples Counseling Best Erotica Store Best Florist Best Lingerie Shop Best Place for Singles to Meet Best Romantic Dinner Best Sex Therapist Best Staycation Best Wedding Caterer Best Wedding Event Planner Best Wedding Photographer Best Wedding Reception Venue
Health & Wellness Best Acupuncturist Best Allergist
Best Attorney—Cannabis Best Cannabis Event Best CBD Product Best Edibles Best Hydroponic Supply Store Best Medical Dispensary Best Mobile Delivery Best Pipe Shop Best Therapeutic Product
Everyday Best Accountant Best Antique Shop Best Art Supply Store Best Attorney—Bankruptcy Best Attorney—Business Best Attorney—Civil Best Attorney—Criminal Best Attorney—Divorce Best Attorney—Intellectual Property Best Attorney—Labor & Employment Best Attorney—Real Estate Best Attorney—Trusts and Estates Best Auto Dealer Best Auto Detailing Best Auto Repair Best Bank—Business Best Bank—Consumer
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SILVERADO PHARMACY
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BEST HEART SURGEON NAPA
BEST INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN SONOMA
KENNETH A. MURACHANIAN, MD 3536 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 300, Santa Rosa. 707.546.2180.
BEST OB/GYN NAPA
BRYAN L. HENRY, MD
1530 Railroad Ave., St. Helena. 707.963.5006.
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SONOMA
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34 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.541.7900.
4740 Hoen Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.2783.
BEST MIDWIFE
6 Woodland Road, St. Helena. 707.343.8191.
SANJAY DHAR, MD, NORTHBAY CARDIOLOGY
BEST PLASTIC SURGEON NAPA
DR. JOHN P. ZIMMERMANN, MD, AESTHETIC SURGERY CENTER OF NAPA VALLEY
3434 Villa Lane, Ste. 380, Napa. 707.258.6077. SONOMA
DAVID MARCUS, MD
1128 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.200.8964.
BEST FAMILY PRACTITIONER NAPA
DR. JOHN DERMODY, MD
1001 Professional Drive, Napa. 707.252.0494. SONOMA
JAMES DEVORE, MD
500 Doyle Park Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.303.8360.
SUSAN DEHNAD, MD
SONOMA
LISA TODD, LM, AND KATHRYN BARRY, LM, SONOMA COUNTY MIDWIVES 490 Pitt Ave., Sebastopol. 707.486.5275.
BEST PEDIATRICIAN NAPA
DR. JOSEPH CARRILLO, MD
1100 Trancas St., Ste. 270, Napa. 707.252.1076. SONOMA
THOMAS J. ZEMBAL, MD
4702 Hoen Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.2255.
BEST PODIATRIST NAPA
DR. SKY P. SHANKS
935 Trancas St., Napa. 707.259.0766. SONOMA
THOMAS CHANG, DPM
BEST GENERAL PRACTICE PHYSICIAN
208 Concourse Blvd., Ste. 1, Santa Rosa. 707.544.3400.
KIMBERLY HOFFMAN, MD, MMD, TRU HEALTH MEDICINE
SONOMA
SONOMA
1160 N. Dutton Ave. #250, Santa Rosa. 707.292.8882.
BEST EAR, NOSE & THROAT PHYSICIAN SONOMA
MARK HOMICZ, MD
1701 Fourth St., Ste. 120, Santa Rosa. 707.523.7025.
BEST ONCOLOGIST IAN ANDERSON, MD
3555 Round Barn Circle, Santa Rosa. 707.528.1050.
BEST E.R. DOCTOR SONOMA
GARY MCCALLA, MD
1165 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.525.5300.
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DR. LARRY POSNER, NORTH BAY ALLERGY & ASTHMA
1100 Pear Tree Lane, Napa. 707.258.8100. SONOMA
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KELLEY BARNES-VALDES, ND, NMD, TRU HEALTH MEDICINE 1160 N. Dutton St., Ste. 250, Santa Rosa. 707.292.8882.
BEST DERMATOLOGIST NAPA
DR. LEWIS MAY, MD
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3285 Claremont Way, Napa. 707.258.2500.
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2725 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.4537.
JEFFREY SUGARMAN, MD, PHD, REDWOOD FAMILY DERMATOLOGY
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BEST ORAL SURGEON SONOMA
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BEST ESTHETIC DENTIST NAPA
CECIL LAMBERTON, DDS, COSMETIC DENTISTRY OF NAPA
3434 Villa Lane, Ste. 12, Napa. 707.257.7771. SONOMA
SEAN WILSON, DDS
98 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.578.7424.
BEST ORTHODONTIST NAPA
JORDAN LAMBERTON, DDS, MSD
3720 Beard Road, Napa. 707.226.5555. SONOMA
BERNSTEIN ORTHODONTICS
2245 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.575.0600.
BEST ENDODONTIST SONOMA
BRIAN BOZEMAN, DDS
1820 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 110, Santa Rosa. 707.546.2887.
BEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON NAPA
DR. JASON T. HUFFMAN, MD 3273 Claremont Way, Ste. 100, Napa. 707.254.7117. SONOMA
BRIANT SMITH, MD
3883 Airway Drive, Ste. 165, Santa Rosa. 707.521.7799.
BEST DENTIST
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
ANGIE RING, DDS, NAPA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
BLOSSOM PRECISION CHIROPRACTIC
NAPA
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3425 Valle Verde Drive, Napa. 707.265.8389.
305 Post St., Napa. 707.257.1011.
SONOMA
JACOB QUIHUIS, THE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
JAMES J. FORNI, DDS
4655 Hoen Ave., Ste. 5, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2696.
SONOMA
1819 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.9850.
BEST UROLOGIST SONOMA
ROBERT E. JAMES, MD
1701 Fourth St., Ste. 200, Santa Rosa. 707.525.4051.
BEST ACUPUNCTURIST NAPA
BEST PSYCHOLOGIST SONOMA
ADAM SMITH, MA, LMFT
1212 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.531.4507.
BEST RETREAT CENTER NAPA
SONOMA
4401 Redwood Road, Napa. 707.252.3810.
VLADI STARKOV, FLOURISH INTEGRATIVE HEALTH 431 Humboldt St., Studio A, Santa Rosa. 707.205.1224.
BEST HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER SONOMA
JOSHUA MARGOLIS, LAC, DOMTP, FARMACOPIA
95 Montgomery Drive, Ste. 126, Santa Rosa. 707.861.0625.
BEST HOLISTIC HERBAL SHOP
Thank you for voting us Best Dentist in Sonoma County 8 years in a row! Face of Premier Dentistry —Sonoma Magazine Best Dentist —The Press Democrat Best Esthetic Dentist —The Bohemian
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2017 Best Dentist
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER SONOMA
DR. MCDOUGALL’S HEALTH & MEDICAL CENTER 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 800.941.7111. drmcdougall.com
BEST WELLNESS RETREAT NAPA
MAYACAMAS RANCH
3975 Mountain Home Ranch Road, Calistoga. 707.942.5127. SONOMA
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209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.823.8231.
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FARMACOPIA
95 Montgomery Drive, Ste. 90, Santa Rosa. 707.528.4372.
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST NAPA
ERIC EWIG PHYSICAL THERAPY
935 Trancas Ave., Ste. 4C, Napa. 707.255.1212. SONOMA
DAVID W. TOWNSEND, MPT, SANTA ROSA PHYSICAL THERAPY
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COLDWELL BANKER BROKERS OF THE VALLEY cbnapavalley.com
2255 Challenger Way, Ste. 104, Santa Rosa. 707.545.1419.
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7300 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. B, Sebastopol. 707.829.2011.
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LIZ URIBE, BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE
1763 Second St., Napa. 707.256.3550.
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SONOMA
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DR. MICHAEL S. LOOSE ORREN PERLMAN, MD
101 H St. N, Petaluma. 707.523.9423 .
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190 Foss Creek Circle, Ste. K, Healdsburg. 707.433.2240.
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STORAGE BY GEORGE!
1135 Golden Gate Drive, Napa. 707.224.8400. SONOMA
SOUTHPOINT SELF STORAGE
6905 Southpoint Ave., Sebastopol. 707.329.0817.
BEST ARCHITECT NAPA
BACKEN, GILLAM & KROEGER ARCHITECTS 1421 Main St., St. Helena. 707.967.1920. SONOMA
PAUL GILGER, HEDGPETH ARCHITECTS 2321 Bethards Drive #B, Santa Rosa. 707.523.7010.
BEST COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR NAPA
WILLOUGHBY CONSTRUCTION 1325 Orchard Ave., Napa. 707.337.2916. SONOMA
EARTHTONE CONSTRUCTION
6932 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. A, Sebastopol. 707.823.6118.
BEST RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR NAPA
WILLOUGHBY ONSTRUCTION 1325 Orchard Ave., Napa. 707.337.2916. SONOMA
KARMA DOG CONSTRUCTION karmadogconstruction.com
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BEST LOCKSMITH
BEST APPLIANCE REPAIR
SOLAR WORKS
HORTON’S LOCK & KEY SHOP
CLARK’S ACE HARDWARE
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400 Morris St., Ste. C, Sebastopol. 707.829.8282.
BEST KITCHEN/BATH REMODELER NAPA
NAPA KITCHEN & BATH 477 Walnut St., Napa. 707.226.6063. SONOMA
TEEVAX HOME APPLIANCE & KITCHEN CENTER 422 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.1195.
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860 Piner Road, Santa Rosa. 707.544.7355.
1801 Piner Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3749.
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BILL’S LOCK & SAFE SERVICE
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1144 Rimrock Drive, Napa. 707.337.1168. SONOMA
DECKMASTER FINE DECKS
ABBEY CARPETS UNLIMITED
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
1145 Jordan Lane, Napa. 707.261.8000. SONOMA
EMPIRE FLOORS
1735 Piner Road, Santa Rosa. 707.524.2594.
BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR NAPA
NAPCO PAINTING CONTRACTORS
2310 Laurel St., Ste. 7, Napa. 707.255.4359. SONOMA
COY BROWN PAINTING coybrownpainting.com
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UP VALLEY ELECTRIC upvalleyelectric.com SONOMA
SPYRKA ELECTRIC
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NAPA
4225 Solano Ave., Napa. 707.294.2145.
325 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.255.4272.
BEST CARPETING/ FLOORING NAPA
BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN NAPA
claudiaschmidtlandscape.com SONOMA
PERMACULTURE ARTISANS permacultureartisans.com
BEST NURSERY/ GARDEN CENTER NAPA
VAN WINDEN’S GARDEN CENTER
1805 Pueblo Ave., Napa. 707.255.8400. SONOMA
HARMONY FARM SUPPLY 3244 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.9125.
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PACIFIC TREE CARE pacifictreecare.com SONOMA
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SANDBORN TREE SERVICE INC.
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RIDGELINE ROOFING
JOE’S PLUMBING
NAPA
1602 Yajome St., Napa. 707.224.2640.
deckmasterfinedecks.com
380 Morris St., Ste. G, Sebastopol. 707.523.3155.
NAPA
NAPA
JUNK-A-HAULICS
ASIEN’S APPLIANCE
NAPA
POOR HOUSE
835-A Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.294.2066. SONOMA
COKAS DIKO
1125 W. Steel Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.568.4044.
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE SONOMA
FRIEDMAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
4055 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.584.7811. 429 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707.774.8400. 1360 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.939.8811.
BEST PAINT SUPPLIER NAPA
DEVINE PAINT CENTER 971 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.226.5211. SONOMA
PETERSON’S PAINT
800 Lindberg Lane, Ste. 140, Petaluma. 707.763.1901.
BEST CLEANING SERVICE SONOMA
CRYSTAL CLEAR HOME
6741 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. 110, Sebastopol. 707.827.3316.
BEST CARPET CLEANING NAPA
EXTREME STEAM extremesteamnv.com SONOMA
ESTEAM CARPET & TILE CARE 1814 Empire Industrial Court, Ste. 1, Santa Rosa. 707.575.4939.
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ANGELA HOXSEY, HOUSE IN ORDER houseinorder.com SONOMA
RUTH HANSELL, CLUTTER DEMOLITION clutterdemolition.com
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BEST HYDROPONIC SUPPLY STORE NAPA
ENDLESS GREEN
55 Enterprise Court, Ste. 2, Napa. 707.254.0200. SONOMA
THE GROWBIZ
13 W. Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.3866. 5665 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.584.2384. 6731 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1510.
BEST PIPE SHOP NAPA
MIGHTY QUINN
110 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.226.7420. SONOMA
MIGHTY QUINN
3372 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.4975.
BEST MOBILE DELIVERY SONOMA
CANNALUMA cannaluma.org
BEST MEDICAL DISPENSARY NAPA
WINE COUNTRY CANNASSEURS
winecountrycollective.com SONOMA
PEACE IN MEDICINE
101 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.834.3227. 6771 Sebastopol Ave. #100, Sebastopol. 707.823.4206.
BEST THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT SONOMA
GOLDEN LEAF SPORTS RUB, NATURAL CANNABIS COMPANY naturalcannabis.com
BEST STRAIN NAPA
TRAINWRECK SONOMA
GRANDADDY PURPLE (GDP)
BEST EDIBLES SONOMA
CANNABIS GUMMIES, NATURAL CANNABIS COMPANY naturalcannabis.com
BEST CANNABIS EVENT SONOMA
THE EMERALD CUP theemeraldcup.com
BEST CANNABIS LAWYER SONOMA
LAW OFFICES OF OMAR FIGUEROA
7770 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. A, Sebastopol. 707.829.0215; 415.215.0469.
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BEST ANTIQUE SHOP NAPA
ANTIQUES ON SECOND 1370 Second St., Napa. 707.252.6353. SONOMA
WHISTLESTOP ANTIQUES 130 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.361.4824.
BEST RESALE STORE NAPA
LOLO’S CONSIGNMENT
SONOMA
CALIFORNIA SISTER FLORAL DESIGN & SUPPLY
6790 McKinley St. #190, Sebastopol. 07.827.8090.
BEST BOOKSTORE—NEW NAPA
NAPA VALLEY ART SUPPLIES 3250 California Blvd., Napa. 707.224.2775. SONOMA
copperfieldsbooks.com
610 First St., Napa. 707.726.6575.
COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS
SONOMA
MY DAUGHTER THE FRAMER IN CORRICK’S 637 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.3599.
BEST LOCALLY MADE RETAIL PRODUCT
BEST RECORD/CD STORE SONOMA
850 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.4827.
BEST FASHION JEWELRY STORE
186 N. Main St #120 • Sebastopol • Open Daily 10–6 www.cultivatehome.com • 707.824.1400
NAPA
MIYAMO
Best of the North Bay
1128 First St., Napa. 707.251.9058.
ARTISANA
1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664.
146 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.3036.
SONOMA
BEST FINE JEWELRY STORE
BEST CATERER! Thank You Everyone!
NAPA
CREATIONS FINE JEWELERS 3341 Solano Ave., Napa. 707.252.8131.
NAPA
SONOMA
1117-B Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.346.0913.
638 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.0372.
LINCOLN STREET MARKET
SONOMa
STANROY’S MUSIC
SONOMA
BEST NEW RETAIL BUSINESS
Best Culinary Store
SONOMA
CA’ MOMI SPICY OLIVE OIL
amys.com
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1899-A Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.525.1963.
NAPA
AMY’S KITCHEN
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copperfieldsbooks.com
BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STORE
2007 Main St., Napa. 707.255.7511.
Lic. 483662
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BEST FRAMING SHOP FERRINI CUSTOM FRAMING DESIGN & UNIQUE FINDS
coybrownpainting.com
NAPA BOOKMINE
LAST RECORD STORE
NAPA
707.874.2749
BEST BOOKSTORE—USED
RILEYSTREET ART SUPPLY
103 Maxwell Court, Santa Rosa. 707.526.2416.
Coy Brown & Aaron Blair
COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS
964 Pearl St., Napa. 707.733.3199.
NAPA
Celebrating 37 Years of serving Sonoma County!
SONOMA
SONOMA
BEST ART SUPPLY STORE
Best Painting Contractor
copperfieldsbooks.com
1120 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.7972.
1001 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.284.1700.
our friends who voted for us!
COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS
NAPA
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yOUR COmmUNITy COSTUmE SHOp located in HISTORIC RAILROAD SQ UARE in downtown Santa Rosa the best place to find all your costume needs wigs, festival wear and funny novelties we carry all manner of unique and curious gifts
THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE IN NAPA G U Y S • G ALS • VIN TAG E • RETRO
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BEST CLOTHING STORE—MEN’S
LAVISH HI-FI
315 D St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.0182.
BEST CLOTHING STORE—WOMEN’S
IN HISTORIC RAILROAD SQ UARE
707.575.1477
VINTAGE CLOTHING 81 0 RA N D O LPH ST, D O W N TO W N N APA 707.2 2 4.3 1 62
195 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.4300.
BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE
NAPA
CALISTOGA COMPUTER TECH calistogacomputertech.com SONOMA
810 Randolph St., Napa. 707.224.3162.
1549 Magnolia Ave., Rohnert Park.
MACADVANTAGE
SONOMA
707.664.0400.
208 Davis St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.4021
BEST PHONE REPAIR
soledesire.com SONOMA
SOLE DESIRE soledesire.com
BEST COSTUME/ FESTIVE APPAREL SHOP NAPA
WILDCAT VINTAGE CLOTHING 810 Randolph St., Napa. 707.224.3162. SONOMA
DISGUISE THE LIMIT
129 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.575.1477.
(707) 332-1212
ZDCA DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
NAPA
SOLE DESIRE
www.gallery-300.com
SONOMA
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR
SILK MOON
NAPA
in Sonoma County!
BEST DIGITAL CREATIVE SERVICES
SONOMA
BEST SHOE STORE
“Best Gallery”
1044 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.595.2020.
751 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 800.985.ZDCA.
SKIRT CHASER VINTAGE
for voting us as
SONOMA
1012 First St., Napa. 707.337.5870.
WILDCAT VINTAGE CLOTHING
Thank you
707.568.4044.
SONOMA
BOHO LIFESTYLE
Disguise the Limit
1125 W. Steel Lane, Santa Rosa.
BEST HOME AUDIO
1343 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.2280.
NAPA
129 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA
COKAS DIKO
A MAN’S STORE
NAPA
KALIBER
WILDCAT
SONOMA
SONOMA
MAC DADDY
301 N. Main St., Ste. C, Sebastopol. 707.331.1685.
BEST AUTO DEALER NAPA
NAPA FORD LINCOLN
570 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.255.2580. SONOMA
HANSEL AUTO GROUP
3075 Corby Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.762.1191.
BEST MOTORCYCLE/ SCOOTER SHOP NAPA
BEST FURNITURE
NAPA VALLEY MOTO
VONSAAL DESIGN BUILD
REVOLUTION MOTO
820 Third St., Napa. 707.253.8185.
NAPA
SONOMA
101 S. Coombs St., Napa. 707.257.7733.
518 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2371.
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Thank you Sonoma County! Best Cafe/Coffeehouse www.acrecoffee.com
(707)545-0721
21 W 7th St. - Santa Rosa, CA www.westernfarmcenter.com Proud To Have Been Voted Best Pet / Feed Store
Wine Country
Gentle and Effective
Cannasseurs
Acupuncture & Manual Medicine • Headaches • TMJ • Neck & Back Pain • Digestion • Body Aches
Voted #1
Dispensary/delivery service in the Napa Valley by Bohemian Readers
BEST PET BOUTIQUE
Best Holistic Practitioner 3 Years in a Row!
Dr. Joshua Margolis LAC, DOMTP
95 Montgomery Drive, Ste. 126, Santa Rosa farmacopia.net/services/#joshua
707.861.0625
Debbie’s appreciates you the customer. Thank you for sharing our growth and success at Debbie’s Pet Boutique 10333 Old Redwood Hwy #111 Windsor 707.838.1896 431 Center St Healdsburg 707.395.4410 debbiespetboutique.com
Call to find out how you can get your medicine delivered today! 707.363.3291 No doctors recommendation? Get it online through our website and save $10!
www.winecountrycollective.com
Check out our menu on weedmaps! 5 star ★★★★★ products and service
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Best Resale Store
SONOMA
Thank You to Sonoma County Voters 1001 W College Avenue • in the G&G Shopping Center • Santa Rosa
10am–6pm Mon–Sat Closed Sunday 707.284.1700
The Leading Edge Team Our Leading Edge team appreciates your support! With it we are able to do what we love everyday! We are honored to be recognized as your favorite salon in Sonoma County. 1235 North Dutton Avenue Santa Rosa 707.575.5551 leadingedgesalon.com
Thank You
for voting us best year after year
You’ll find Treasures for All Ages! Whistlestop Antiques 707.542.9474 Est. 1974
Open daily til 5:30pm, Sun 11–5pm • 130 4th Street, Santa Rosa • Historic Railroad Square • www.Whistlestop-Antiques.com
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BEST AUTO DETAILING NAPA
NEW LIFE AUTO SALON
684 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.254.0223. SONOMA
AUTO SPORT DETAILING 1945 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.3710.
BEST AUTO REPAIR NAPA
NAPA AUTOWERKE
1690 Yajome, Napa. 707.255.1922. SONOMA
OUT WEST GARAGE
321 Second St., Petaluma. 707.769.0162.
SONOMA
OLIVER’S MARKET oliversmarket.com
NAPA
NATURE SELECT FOODS
1080 Main St., St. Helena. 707.967.8545. SONOMA
COMMUNITY MARKET 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.1806.
BEST ETHNIC MARKET NAPA
PUERTO VALLARTA MARKET 1009 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. 707.942.8664.
B&G TIRE
2481 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa. 707.542.3513.
SONOMA
GREG’S TIRES
2800 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.829.8408.
BEST CAR AUDIO NAPA
AUDIO HOUSE
645 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.252.1141. SONOMA
KUSTOM KAR AUDIO
1390 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.527.5000.
BEST LIMO/TAXI TRANSPORTATION SONOMA
PURE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
4246 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.775.2920.
BEST GROCERY STORE NAPA
VALLERGAS MARKET
3385 Solano Ave., Napa. 707.253.2621.
645 S. Main St., Sebastopol 707.827.3720
6762 Sebastopol Ave., Ste 100, Sebastopol. 707.407.4020.
SONOMA
686 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.252.0533.
Best Eyelash Extensions Brow Enhancements
BEST NATURAL FOOD STORE
BEST TIRE SHOP NAPA
Thank You! We’re Thrilled
ASIA MART
BEST LOCAL FOOD PRODUCT NAPA
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, NAPA VALLEY NATURALS napavalleynaturals.com SONOMA
KOZLOWSKI FARMS kozlowskifarms.com
BEST CULINARY STORE
Best Chiropractor
NAPA
A legacy of award-winning chiropractic care
SHACKFORD’S KITCHEN STORE
1350 Main St., Napa. 707.226.2132. SONOMA
CULTIVATE HOME
186 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.1400.
Quality family chiropractic care for managing chronic and acute pain.
BEST VAPE SHOP NAPA
VAPE THE GRAPE
3371 Old California Way, Napa. 707.225.7441.
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DIGITAL CIGGZ
450 College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.541.6290. 2750 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.843.3047.
BEST BARBER NAPA
CHATEAU BARBER SHOP 1521 Third St., Napa. 707.255.7662. SONOMA
CHRIS LANDS, DAREDEVILS & QUEENS
122 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.575.5123.
BEST HAIR SALON NAPA
BLOOM
1146 Main St., Napa. 707.251.8468.
Thank you for supporting the team that supports your community!
SONOMA
BRUSH SALON
322 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.1400.
BEST FULL-SERVICE BEAUTY SALON NAPA
SALON ELEVEN
700 Central Ave., Ste. B, Napa. 707.258.1901. SONOMA
LEADING EDGE SALON
1235 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. B, Santa Rosa. 707.575.5551.
BEST OPTICAL STORE NAPA
THE EYE WORKS OPTOMETRY
1328 Pearl St., Napa. 707.254.2020. SONOMA
SONOMA EYEWORKS 534 Larkfield Shopping Center, Santa Rosa. 707.578.2020.
Thank you Sonoma County Best Yoga Studio Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 Yrs in a row!
Intro Special! 5 classes for $35 522 Wilson St, Santa Rosa | 707.545.9642 bikramyogaofsantarosa.com
BEST SKIN CARE SPA NAPA
GREENHAUS DAY SPA 1300 Pearl St., Napa. 707.257.8837 SONOMA
BLISS ORGANIC DAY SPA 186 N. Main St. #230, Sebastopol. 707.861.3434.
BEST EYELASH EXTENSIONS/ BROW ENHANCEMENTS NAPA
SKIN BY TIFFANY KAISER 594 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.287.3023. SONOMA
LASHEYLADY STUDIO
645 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.827.3720.
BEST NAIL SERVICES NAPA
BELLA NAILS SPA
2032 Redwood Road, Napa. 707.255.1175. SONOMA
ZEN NAILS & DAY SPA 760 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.545.5341.
BEST BODY-ART PLACE NAPA
GOLDEN OWL TATTOO & GALLERY
3369 Old California Way, Napa. 707.266.2454. SONOMA
BUDDHA’S PALM TATTOO GALLERY
313 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.7256
BEST PIERCING SPECIALIST SONOMA
LOOPS AND PIERCES
530 McConnell Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.6559.
BEST DAY SPA NAPA
MOUNT VIEW HOTEL & SPA 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.6877. SONOMA
OSMOSIS DAY SPA
209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.823.8231.
BEST SPRAY TAN NAPA
CLUB TAN
575 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 100, Napa. 707.226.2200.
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195 N Main Street, Sebastopol | 707.824.4300 Open Monday–Sunday | 10am to 6pm
A FULL SERVICE MOVER WITH VAULT & STORAGE FACILITIES
Four Paws Pet Ranch Boarding ª Day Care ª Grooming ª Training ª Dog Park Therapy Center
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RESIDENTIAL • OFFICE • INDUSTRIAL INSURED PL & PD CAL PUC# T-189615 ICC# MC74681
SERVING SONOMA COUNTY FOR OVER 25 YEARS
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921 PINER ROAD • SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
BOB FRASER, Owner
ISSUE NUMBER: 15XX
A “Best of” 6 years in a row! Thank you for your support! (707) 542-3766
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3410 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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SUNKISSED BY SUNSATIONS 1620 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.6786. 205 Fifth St., Ste. E, Santa Rosa. 707.595.1458.
BEST WAXING STUDIO NAPA
PURE SKIN SPA
1401 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.738.9511.
BEST CASINO NAPA
NAPA VALLEY CASINO
3466 Broadway St., American Canyon. 707.644.8851 SONOMA
GRATON RESORT & CASINO 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park. 707.588.7100.
BEST B USINESS BANK
SONOMA
NAPA
LOTUS BEAUTY BAR
BANK OF NAPA
307 D St., Santa Rosa. 707.575.7940.
thebankofnapa.com
BEST MASSAGE SERVICES
SONOMA
NAPA
GREENHAUS DAY SPA 1300 Pearl St., Napa. 707.257.8837.
EXCHANGE BANK exchangebank.com
BEST CONSUMER BANK
SONOMA
NAPA
209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.823.8231.
1343 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.2280.
BEST RESORT & SPA
SONOMA
OSMOSIS DAY SPA
NAPA
AUBERGE DU SOLEIL
MECHANICS BANK
EXCHANGE BANK exchangebank.com
180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford. 707.963.1211.
BEST CREDIT UNION
SONOMA
REDWOOD CREDIT UNION
FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT AND SPA
NAPA
redwoodcu.org
2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.
SONOMA
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
redwoodcu.org
SONOMA
GLOBAL VISION TRAVEL
6761 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. 200, Sebastopol. 707.823.1080.
BEST SENIOR LIVING FACILITY SONOMA
FOUNTAINGROVE LODGE
4210 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.282.5023.
REDWOOD CREDIT UNION
BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAPA
CALISTOGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1133 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.6333. SONOMA
SANTA ROSA METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 50 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. 707.545.1414.
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INDUSTRIAL CARTING
3911 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.585.0511.
BEST JUDGE SONOMA
JUDGE GARY NADLER
600 Administration Drive #209, Santa Rosa. 707.521.6563.
BEST LAW FIRM NAPA
HUDSON & LUROS
952 School St., Napa. 707.418.5118. SONOMA
PERRY, JOHNSON, ANDERSON, MILLER & MOSKOWITZ 438 First St., Santa Rosa. 707.525.8800.
NAPA
HUDSON & LUROS
952 School St., Ste. 280, Napa. 707.418.5118. SONOMA
JARIN BECK, BECK LAW 2681 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.576.7175.
BEST DIVORCE LAWYER
KEVIN J. MCCULLOUGH, SPAULDING, MCCULLOUGH & TANSIL 90 South E St., Ste. 200, Santa Rosa. 707.524.1900.
BEST BANKRUPTCY LAWYER
BY TONY TACCONE AND BENNETT COHEN BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SINCLAIR LEWIS
LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN BARTA
PREMIERED AT BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE - FALL 2016
SONOMA
131 Stony Circle #500, Santa Rosa. 707.542.2844.
BEST CHURCH NAPA
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1333 Third St., Napa. 707.224.8693.
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.4543.
BEST MINISTER NAPA
ALLEN GALLAWAY, FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NAPA
438 First St., Santa Rosa. 707.525.8800.
3300 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.545.7344.
BEST CRIMINAL LAWYER NAPA
LAW OFFICES OF MATTHEW C. BISHOP 1810 Jefferson St., Napa. 707.266.6952. SONOMA
ADAMS FIETZ
1510 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.999.9999.
BEST REAL ESTATE LAWYER
BEST PSYCHIC SONOMA
PHOENIX, MILK & HONEY 123 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.1155.
BEST NONPROFIT NAPA
WINE COUNTRY ANIMAL LOVERS
winecountryanimallovers.org SONOMA
429 Montecito Blvd., Napa. 707.224.1074.
5345 Hwy. 12 W., Santa Rosa. 707.542.0882.
MATT EISENBERG, ATTORNEY AT LAW
SRJC THEATRE ARTS AD FOR THE BOHEMIAN IT CAN’t HAPPEN HERE Wednesday, October 4, & Wednesday, October 11 PUB DATES 4.3438 wide x 4.8438 high (1/4” square) Newman Auditorium
ANDY VOMSTEEG, NEW VINTAGE CHURCH
NAPA
NEWMAN AUDITORIUM SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE ERNMEN T OV
Recommended for age 14 and above. Contains adult content and nudity.
IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York
2659 First St., Napa. 707.259.7222. SONOMA
OCTOBER 6 - 15
TICKETS: $12 - $18 BOX OFFICE: 707.527.4307 ONLINE: theatrearts.santarosa.edu
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THEM APPLES Apple trees like this Golden Delicious typically drop a certain amount of fruit, but last month’s heat wave caused an unprecedented amount to fall before harvest.
Baked Apples High summer temperatures wreak havoc on West County fruit BY STETT HOLBROOK
W
hile the 2017 grape crop seems to have survived the withering heat waves of summer, Sonoma County apples did not fare so well. “It was incredible,” says Stan Devoto, who has been growing apples in West County for 42 years. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Heat stressed the fruit and caused trees to dump their fruit en masse. Early-season Gravensteins avoided the heat damage, but midseason varietals, like Jonathans and Jonagolds, ended up in the dirt, where they were destined for juice or cider— or left to rot on the ground. “It’s the tree’s way of saying, ‘I’m tired,’” Devoto says. The price for Grade A apples is already low—about $500 per ton—but apples destined for
juice, vinegar or sauce fetch just pennies a pound. Late-season apples still hanging from trees, like Arkansas Black, Golden Delicious, Rome and Pink Lady varietals, may turn out to be OK, Devoto says. Apple farmer Dave Hale, whose family has been growing the fruit since 1860, estimates he lost as much as 30 percent of his crop this year. One hundred and twelve degree temperatures and apples don’t mix, he says.
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“When you have record temperatures, you have record losses,” Hale says. The heat damage comes atop bigger challenges for local apple growers. Low wholesale prices coupled with labor shortages make the apple business, once a mainstay of West County agriculture, a difficult one. There used to be about 14,000 acres of apples in West County. Now it’s down to about 2,100 acres, as farmers sell their land or convert to grapes. “Grapes and cannabis are the only crops that have kept pace with inflation,” says Devoto. To adapt, Hale has downsized from 90 acres of apples to 20. He abandoned the wholesalecommodity market because of the poor prices paid by processors in favor of direct-to-market sales—farmers markets and his farm stand on the Gravenstein Highway across from Andy’s Market— to keep him afloat. He’s also added pumpkins to his crop mix. “It’s real people who support the farm,” says Hale. The other challenge vexing apple growers is labor—or the lack thereof. “Workers were never a challenge in the West County,” says Devoto. “There used to be carloads. Now there is nobody.” He has a crew of long-term workers who range in age from 58 to 76. “That’s old,” he says, and because of tighter border security and an improving Mexican economy, there isn’t a new generation of workers to replace them. The one bright spot in West County apples is cider. The growth of this Sonoma County industry means some cideries are willing to pay more for fruit than Manzana, the county’s sole apple processor. Devoto says he gets a good price for his apples from his daughter’s cider companies, Devoto Orchards Cider and Golden State Cider. He’d like to see more cider houses support local agriculture and pay more. “I’m hoping the cideries step up to the plate.”
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Savory & Sweet treats • cafe • bakery catering • pop-up dinners
Full Catering Menu Available
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HANDY JIM
The Sonoma-County Style ramen is as delicious as ever.
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FRANCO AMERICAN BAKERY YOUR LOCAL BAKERY
202 W. 7th Street, Santa Rosa 707.545.7528 • M, Tu, Th, F8:30–4:00 Sat 8:00–2:30 • Closed Wed & Sun
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s this a new heyday for Russian River Vineyards?
If you pay attention and have an aptitude for learning things over time, you may come to suspect that heydays are subjective. I’d always thought of the Topolos period of ownership as this iconic winery’s heyday, when richly extracted Zinfandel and Alicante Bouschet flowed in the tasting room downstairs, and while diners enjoyed countless good memories in the restaurant above. Then again, this paper’s review of that iteration
of the restaurant—way back in 1996, kids!—found quality uneven, and the wines were sometimes controversial. The old tasting room, which oldtimers may recall as being sensibly located in a corner of the ground floor by the gravel parking lot, was the kind of cluttered, unfussy hangout that sold comic postcards that mocked wine tasters, and a wine called Stu Pedasso, and was sorely missed when a new, gaudy and awkwardly placed bar was briefly opened upstairs. Each time I checked in on the joint, I found a new bar set-up, shunted to a different corner of the building. Yet this place, built in the late 1960s and so rustic that it’s got actual bats living in the attic, rebuffs any attempts to fancify. On a recent visit, I was happy to find that the itinerant bar is now outdoors, attached to the former winery (which was styled to evoke both the area’s historic hop kilns and the chapel at the Russian colony at Fort Ross), and that wine quality and service were pretty darn spot-on. Far enough removed from highway traffic, conversations in the garden seating area are only interrupted by the knock-knock of a woodpecker—an annoyance only to the colony of bats that tries to catch some sleep in the attic of the old winery loft—or, for feline fans, by the purposeful stride of a gray cat named Truffle. A floppy-eared dog, meanwhile, fails to keep up with its master as it pauses to gaze wistfully at a plate of appetizers that’s been set before a couple nearby. Little wonder: the mussels swimming in buttery saffron sauce ($18) are eminently edible, the cheese plate is pricey but not sameold ($22), and the requisite shishito peppers ($12) spice up wines like the savory, sinewy 2014 Two Pisces Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($65). Is it a heyday at Russian River Vineyards? Hey, it’s a new day—and for right now, it’s a pretty good day. Russian River Vineyards, 5700 Hwy. 116 N., Forestville. Open daily, noon– 8pm. Tasting fee, $20. 707.887.3344.
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THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A SELECTIVE GUIDE
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Week of Stars
Vintage art deco venue the Uptown Theatre in downtown Napa regularly hosts toptier entertainment in its intimate setting, though this week is a particularly busy schedule of headlining musical stars. First up, two Americana masters, John Prine and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, perform on Thursday, Oct. 5. Next, famed pianist, songwriter and soundtrack veteran Randy Newman spends an evening with Napa on Friday Oct. 6. Folk star Shawn Colvin revisits her breakthrough 1997 album A Few Small Repairs, on Saturday, Oct. 7, and recently reunited alt-country legends the Mavericks round out the week on Sunday, Oct. 8. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 707.259.0123.
Talking Trees
SEBASTOPOL
Autumn’s changing colors and falling leaves means now is the perfect time for artist Jeremy Joan Hewes’ mixed-media art exhibit, ‘Let’s Talk About Trees,’ featured at the Sebastopol Gallery. Hewes celebrates the region’s bounty of trees, especially oak and conifers, by combining photographs with acrylic paintings for layered images on handmade paper or canvas. These imaginative scenes conjure up Hewes’ love for wandering among nature, and the former writer and editor, and now photographer and printmaker, infuses these works with Waldenesque visual poetry. Hewes and several other artists are on hand for an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Sebastopol Gallery, 150 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 4pm to 6pm. Free. 707.829.7200.
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Go Acoustic
Under the canopy of the Armstrong Redwoods, the boutique Russian River destination Boon Hotel & Spa presents a laidback offering of acoustic jams at the sixth annual SoCo Unplugged music festival. Benefiting the Ceres Community Project, which delivers nourishing meals to the ill, the unplugged afternoon includes acoustic performances by Sonoma County musicians Dgiin, Heather Combs, the Easy Leaves and Tumbleweed Soul. Wine and beer partners pour their best, and food from local purveyors like Seaside Metal Oyster Bar and Chile Pies Baking Company feeds the soul on Sunday, Oct. 8, at Boon Hotel, 14711 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. 1pm to 6pm. General admission, $25–$40; 21-and-over ticket, $45–$60. 877.869.2721.
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Life in Motion
If you only had a minute or so to tell your story to the world, what would you say? That’s the premise behind the inaugural ‘My Life in 90 Seconds or Less’ film festival at Video Droid. Conceived by store owner Mark Lowe, and funded with a Pop-Up Creativity Grant from Creative Sonoma, this festival opened its submissions to Sonoma County residents of all ages and skill levels. Entries ranged from art-house experiments to photo collages to real-life scenes recorded with a smartphone. The best short films premiere for the public on Sunday, Oct. 8, at Video Droid, 1462 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 7:30pm. Free. 707.526.3313.
—Charlie Swanson
SECOND NATURE Saxophonist and composer Michael Lington shows off his jazz instincts over the course of four nights, Oct. 4–7, at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Napa. See Clubs & Venues, p62.
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Arts Ideas THE FALLEN Richard Linklater’s new film is a spiritual sequel to ‘The Last Detail.’
Let It Fly
Mill Valley Film Fest screens Darryl Ponicsan’s ‘Last Flag Flying’ BY DAVID TEMPLETON
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arryl Ponicsan is keeping a low profile these days.
As film festivals and film critics and Oscar-watchers praise, dissect and prognosticate on the merits of Richard Linklater’s Last Flag Flying—the new film based on Ponicsan’s 2005 novel, itself a follow-up to his 1970 breakthrough novel The Last Detail—the Sonoma resident has remained steadfastly
out of the spotlight. Should predictions prove accurate, however, come Academy Awards time next January, the reclusive novelist and screenwriter may have to put on a tux and attend the show as a nominee for Best Adapted Screenplay. Ponicsan has spent much of the last decade writing mystery books under the pseudonym Anne Argula (Homicide My Own, Krapp’s Last Cassette, The Other Romanian). When writing novels
and screenplays under his own name, he has frequently leaned toward stories about the military (Cinderella Liberty, Taps, School Ties) and regular men facing selfdefining challenges (Vision Quest). Those trends continue in Last Flag Flying. The film features Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne and Steve Carrell in an approximation of characters played under different names by Jack Nicholson, Otis Young,
and Randy Quaid in Hal Ashby’s 1973 adaptation of The Last Detail. These and other changes make the film a kind of “spiritual sequel” to The Last Detail, rather than a literal one. The Stars-and-Stripes is practically a lead character in the film, as it was in Ponicsan’s book. In its adaptation to the big screen, however, Ponicsan and co-screenwriter Linklater, have changed a number of key details. What remains is the story’s unflinching examination of America’s lagging claims at moral superiority over other nations. The time frame is the beginning of the post-911 Iraq invasion. The plot follows Larry Meadows, played by Steve Carrell, as he reunites with the two men who once escorted him to military prison during the Vietnam War, asking them to accompany him to claim the body of his son, who’s been killed in action. When Meadows abruptly changes his plans to have his son buried at Arlington, the film becomes another kind of road movie, with the folded American flag presented to the dead soldier’s father a constant reminder of broken promises and unfulfilled dreams. In a culture that has recently seen the president taking on NFL players in a war of words about how to best address our country’s flag and national anthem, and the rancid disappointment so many are feeling at having to salute the emblem of a society that ignores, excludes and kills them, Ponicsan’s Last Flag Flying may have been unfurled at exactly the right moment. ‘Last Flag Flying’ screens Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7pm at the Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Director Richard Linklater will be in attendance. Film screening $45; film and party, $85. 415.383.5256.
HATE TRAIN Neil Thollander (center) stars as demagogue Berzelius Windrip in ‘It Can’t Happen Here.’
Yes It Can
SRJC stages prescient Sinclair Lewis novel BY DAVID TEMPLETON
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t can’t happen here. When Sinclair Lewis chose that phrase for the title of his satirical 1935 novel about a fascist American dictatorship taking control and essentially eradicating democracy, the title meant several things. It was comforting, as we watched Hitler and others take power in Europe, to believe that our Constitution’s checks and balances would prohibit such tyrants from taking control in America. The title was also ironic, suggesting that, of course, it can happen here, a reminder that history is full of freedoms falling to self-serving despots. Finally, it was meant as a plea—it cannot, must not, happen
‘It Can’t Happen Here’ runs Wednesday– Sunday through Oct. 15 at Santa Rosa Junior College’s Newman Auditorium. Wednesday–Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$18. 707.527.4343.
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here—a call to resist the lure of political leaders offering safety and posterity in exchange for the sacrifice of a few “dangerous” freedoms. The Santa Rosa Junior College is about to open a two-weekend run of Tony Taccone and Bennett Cohen’s 2016 adaptation of Lewis’ book. Like the novel, the play follows the presidency of the fearmongering populist Berzelius “Buzz” Windrip (Neil Thollander), and attempts by liberal journalist Doremus Jessup (Khalid Shayota) to rally a resistance effort against him, as America rapidly falls into deeper and deeper levels of despair and fear. Did I mention it’s a comedy? “The play is highly entertaining and often very, very funny,” says Leslie McCauley, director of the production. In other words, there are laughs in It Can’t Happen Here. But they come with a sting. Especially now, under President Trump. “The important thing to remember about this play is that it is not about a specific personality,” says McCauley. “It simply asks the question, ‘Why does America dally in fascism every 50 years or so? What is inherent in the American DNA that causes that? How do we protect this fragile thing called democracy? And what happens to a family when they are politically divided?’” One of McCauley’s directorial touches is the addition of singersongwriter Teresa Tudury as a kind of musical narrator to the action. “This is a critical moment in our history,” McCauley says. “By comparing our contemporary political situation to a novel written in 1935, when fascism was on the rise worldwide, we can’t help but be struck by how prescient it was. Every day I read the headlines, and they parallel pretty exactly what happens in the play. I don’t think we’ve done a play here that feels quite as important as this one does, right now.”
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ROBOTIC SHEEP Ryan Gosling looks for clues and the meaning of existence in the highly anticipated sequel to 1982’s ‘Blade Runner.’
Tears in Rain
Grand new ‘Blade Runner’ glistens BY RICHARD VON BUSACK
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ugust and quiet, violent and occasionally full of pity, Blade Runner 2049 overwhelms: it’s a technical juggernaut, orchestrated to the bonerattling sonics of Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch like the sound of some giant rubbing a pair of ocean liners together. Director Denis Villenueve blends the solemnity of Soviet filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky and the studied blandness of Stanley Kubrick with the same lack of dynamism he demonstrated in Arrival. The movie has very little running in it, but the soundscapes will keep people from drowsing, as Ryan Gosling—playing K, a synthetic cop— doubles-down on his minimalism in Drive. Reprising his role as Deckard, a welcome Harrison Ford brings humanity to a movie peopled with grim synthetics. It’s been some 30 years since Deckard and Rachel (Sean Young) sensibly escaped L.A. and headed north. The sunless megalopolis has grown in vastness and darkness, the streets now about as wide as airshafts. It rains white ash; seawalls attempt to keep monsoons at bay. K untangles the mystery of a box of bones found buried at the farmhouse of a dead replicant (Dave Bautista). These bones are the relics of a miraculous android. K’s cold, hard-drinking superior (Robin Wright) wants to know more. So does the omniscient replicant maker Niander Wallace (Jared Leto). K investigates among the tsunami-wrecked ruins of San Diego, and goes deep in the desert, with dust storms, coppery light and giant nude statues—happily for some, the year 2049 looks like Burning Man. On K’s side is the helpful Joi (Ana De Armas), both Suri and electronic courtesan. The film’s women are knowing and strong. They taunt the beaten up, past-haunted K. It’s a future-verse of femme fatales. The odd thing is that it’s all more grand than threatening. The misanthropy-prone geek bros won’t know what hit them. ‘Blade Runner 2049’ opens in wide release in the North Bay.
GOOD CLEAN FUN Booze and
drugs aren’t required to enjoy music, says Stefanie Keys.
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Big Brother chanteuse headlines first Clean and Sober Fest BY DAVID TEMPLETON
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ex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. The classic phrase suggests that rock music is best experienced when stoned or drunk. It’s a misconception that musician Stefanie Keys is eager to correct. “In my experience, people in recovery, people who are clean and sober, tend to be having a whole a lot of fun,” says Keys. “We’ve lost our lives, and have somehow gotten them back. We’re ready to party. We’ve just learned how to party without the drugs and alcohol.” Keys, formerly of Big Brother and the Holding Company, with whom she toured for five years, will be headlining the inaugural Clean
The Clean and Sober Music Fest, Saturday, Oct. 14, noon–6pm. Tickets, $10–$40. cleanandsobermusicfest.org.
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& Sober Music Fest on Oct. 14 at the Mendocino Fairgrounds in Booneville. The event is the first of its kind in the area, a daylong, family-friendly celebration of music, sunshine and sobriety. “Sobriety is growing by leaps and bounds,” says Jeffrey Trotter, a longtime North Bay theater director and the producer of the event. “The Grateful Dead always had clean and sober areas at their concerts. There are clean and sober sections at Burning Man. But there aren’t that many festivals where the whole thing is clean and sober.” As someone who long ago took the path of sobriety, Trotter understands the need for such events. “It’s basically just a darned good idea,” he says with a laugh. “This could easily be an annual thing.” In addition to the Stefanie Keys Band, the lineup includes the Real Sarahs, Deep Blue Jam and the Cole Tate Band, along with inspirational appearances by clean-and-sober Buddhist speaker Kevin Griffin and others. Festive AA meetings will be part of the day, including meetings at the adjoining campgrounds on Friday and Sunday. “Basically, it’s going to be a lot of very grateful people having a really good time together,” says Keys, noting that such events are a breath of fresh air for people who’ve chosen to put drugs and alcohol behind them. “I’m in recovery myself,” she says. “I’ve been clean and sober for 16 years. I know it’s hard sometimes for people in recovery to go to these big music festivals where drinking and drugs is such a big part of the culture. And for people who are new to sobriety, an event like this allows them to come and have fun, and not have to worry about being surrounded by people drinking and using. “And the music? The music’s going to be off the chain!”
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Former Mazzy Star frontwoman performs with her new outfit in a historic redwood barn. Oct 8, 6pm. $36. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma. 707.938.5277.
Santa Rosa Symphony Guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong and pianist Joyce Yang lead the orchestra in “From Beethoven to Bates,” with selections from the classical, romantic and contemporary period. Oct 7-9. $29 and up. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.
SoCo Unplugged
Sixth annual music festival benefits Ceres Community Project and features acoustic music by the Easy Leaves, Dgiin and others, with wine, beer and food partners. Oct 8, 1pm. $25-$60/ kids 10 and under Free. Boon Hotel, 14711 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 877.869.2721.
MARIN COUNTY 40th Day
Pioneering ‘80s indie-rock band and guest drummer Tony Morales reunite to benefit Ross Valley School District’s YES Foundation. Oct 8, 6:30pm. $12-$15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.
Robert Earl Keen
Popular Texas troubadour returns for another night of swinging country rock, with Bay Area Americana band the Well Known Strangers opening. Oct 5, 8pm. $60-$65. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
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Mill Valley Chamber Music Society presents the internationally acclaimed quartet in the first chamber performance of the society’s 2017-18 season. Oct 8, 5pm. $35/ kids and students free. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. chambermusicmillvalley.org.
NAPA COUNTY Shawn Colvin
Contemporary folk star celebrates the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album, “A Few Small Repairs,” with guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. Oct 7, 8pm. $40-$60. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
Rock the Rails
Napa Valley Wine Train offers a round-trip luxury ride to an outdoor concert with David Pack’s Legends Live, featuring Pack, Gary Wright, John Elefante, Dave Jenkins and others. Oct 5, 5pm. $99 and up. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St Helena, winetrain. com.
Safeway Open Concert Series
The pro golf tournament boasts three nights of live music with respective headliners Gavin DeGraw, Weezer and Goo Goo Dolls. Oct 5-7. $35 and up. Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa. safewayopen.com/music.
Clubs & Venues SONOMA COUNTY Aqus Cafe
Oct 4, Aqus blues jam. Oct 5, Aqus Celtic Music Session. Oct 6, Rod Stewart sing-along. Oct 7, the Front Porch. Oct 8, 2pm, 4 Minus 1 Jazz Trio. Oct 11, Aqus Jazz Project. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
Atlas Coffee Company Oct 6, 6pm, Tommy’s Salon. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.1085.
The Big Easy
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Brewsters Beer Garden
Oct 5, Bluegrass & Bourbon with the Rusty String Express. Oct 6, Matt Reischling and the Black Boxes. Oct 7, the Bribes. Oct 8, the Buzz. 229 Water St N, Petaluma. 707.981.8330.
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Oct 6, 3:30pm, PR Jazz Duo. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600.
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Oct 8, 3pm, Fly by Train. 6250 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.2594.
Green Music Center
Oct 11, the Commanders from the USAF Band of the Golden West and SSU Jazz Orchestra. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.
Green Music Center Schroeder Hall
Oct 10, Jazz Week Opening Concert. Oct 11, 2pm, Instrumental Repertory Recital. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.
Guerneville Library
Oct 4, 7pm, the Daniel Bennett Group. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.
HopMonk Sebastopol
Oct 5, the Great Bingo Revival. Oct 6, Janiva Magness. Oct 7, Manzanita Falls with the Breaking and Vital Waves. Oct 9, Monday Night Edutainment with Toussaint the Liberator. Oct 10, open mic. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
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Oct 6, Charley Paul. Oct 7, 1pm, Vardo. Oct 7, 8pm, Alec Lytle & Them Rounders. Oct 8, 1pm, Garrin Benfield. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.
Hotel Healdsburg
Oct 7, Lee Charlton Trio with Norris Clement and Richard Saunders. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.
Jamison’s Roaring Donkey
Oct 4, the Pearls. Oct 6, Relatively Dead. Oct 7, Amanda Richards & the Good Long Whiles. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.7163.
Wed, open mic night. Oct 6, Miss Moonshine. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478.
Blue Heron Restaurant & Tavern
Oct 6, Ricky Ray. Oct 7, Willy and friends. Oct 11, Mike and Patrick. 25300 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills. 707.865.2261.
Oct 4, Z and the Benders. Oct 5, Cave Clove. Oct 6, Firewheel. Oct 7, Second Street Band. Oct 8, Shelby, Texas. Oct 11, Jason Bodlovich. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
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Oct 7, 2pm, the Spike Band.
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Oct 5, 5:30pm, Matt Mauser’s tribute to Sinatra. Oct 7, 12pm, Pride & Joy. Oct 8, 1pm, Poyntlyss Sistars. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3844.
Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room
Oct 7, 5:30pm, the Jami Jamison Band. 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.933.9305.
Mystic Theatre & Music Hall
Oct 5, the Green with Durand Jones & the Indications. Oct 8, Rising Appalachia featuring Gill Landry. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048.
Occidental Center for the Arts
Oct 8, 4pm, the pickPocket Ensemble. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.
Paul Mahder Gallery
Oct 7, Dayna Stephens & Billy Childs Duo. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.473.9150.
The Phoenix Theater Oct 6, Snow Tha Product. Oct 7, Arkaik and Alterbeast. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.
Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap
Oct 6, McKenna Faith. Oct 9, open mic. 44-F Mill St, Healdsburg. 707.723.7018.
Sonoma Speakeasy
Oct 6, 6:30pm, Bruce Gordon and Jodie Stevens. Oct 7, 5pm, Full Circle. Oct 7, 8pm, Scarlett Letters. Oct 8, 5pm, King Daddy Murr and Prince of Thieves. Oct 8, 8:30pm, Sonoma Blues jam. Oct 9, Brandon Eardley. Oct 10, American Roots Night. Oct 11, the Acrosonics. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364.
Taps
Oct 9, 6pm, Gina Villalobos with Kim Lembo. 54 E Washington St, Petaluma. 707.763.6700.
Twin Oaks Roadhouse Oct 5, Country Line Dancing. Oct 6, the Beer Scouts. Oct 7, Hot Start. Oct 9, the Blues Defenders pro jam. Oct 10, open mic. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118.
United Methodist Church Oct 6, Redwood Arts presents the Miró Quartet. 500 N Main St, Sebastopol, redwoodarts. org.
Whiskey Tip
Oct 7, McKenna Faith. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.
MARIN COUNTY Book Passage
Oct 6, 5pm, Marin School of the Arts showcase. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Fenix
Wed, 6pm, open mic session. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9492.
Oct 5, Rewind. Oct 6, “In the Spirit of Lennon” with Drew Harrison. Oct 8, 11:30am, brunch with the Jen Murphy Trio. Oct 10, James Lee Stanley and Bob Lind. Oct 11, pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.
Redwood Cafe
George’s Nightclub
Oct 5, 6pm, Dave Chapman. 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.774.5226.
Ray’s Deli & Tavern
Oct 4, Irish set dancing. Oct 5, Tsonoma. Oct 6, Cheap Date 13 with Pi Jacobs. Oct 7, Johnny and Julia Harrell. Oct 9, Open Mic with DJ Loisaida. Oct 10, French Oak. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
Rio Nido Roadhouse
Oct 7, 5pm, End of Summer of Love concert with Captain Paisely & Shakedown Street Band. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.
Sebastopol Community Center
Oct 6, Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill. 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511.
Oct 7, DJ party. Oct 8, Banda Night. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.
HopMonk Novato
Oct 5, Jonesy and Harmonic Law. Oct 6, Loose with the Truth and Dead Guise. Oct 8, Sol Horizon and Sol Seed. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
Oct 4, Jethro Jeremiah Band. Oct 11, Tom Finch Trio. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.
Marin Country Mart
Oct 6, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz
with Masha Campagne. Oct 8, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Miracle Mule. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.
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Peri’s Silver Dollar
Oct 4, the Weissmen. Oct 5, Tom Finch Trio. Oct 6, Swoop Unit. Oct 7, Afroholix. Oct 8, PB & the Jam. Oct 9, Billy D’s open mic. Oct 10, Fresh Baked Blues. Oct 11, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.
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Oct 6, Gary Vogensen & the Ramble Band. Oct 7, King James. Oct 8, 4pm, Kelly Peterson Band. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.
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Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Oct 5, Judy Hall Quartet. Oct 6, Black Cat Zydeco. Oct 7, 12:30pm, Lau and friends. Oct 7, 8pm, DJ Neiel. Oct 8, 5pm, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion and DJ Jose Ruiz. Oct 10, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.
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benefit concert with Glide Singers and special guests. Oct 8, the Wailing Souls. Oct 9, Sarah Jarosz and Brother Roy. Oct 10, celebration of Paul Butterfield with Nick Gravenites Blues Band. Oct 11, B & the Hive. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.
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Terrapin Crossroads
Oct 4, Rattlebox. Oct 5, Cubensis. Oct 6, “Shelter from the Storm” with Midnight North, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Sold-out. Oct 8, 2pm, Fall Family Farm Festival. 00 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.
Throckmorton Theatre Oct 11, noon concert with Florestan Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
NAPA COUNTY Beringer Vineyards Oct 7, 12:30pm, Brough Brothers. 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.
Blue Note Napa
Oct 4-7, Michael Lington. Oct 8, 12:30pm, Gospel brunch with the Jackie Tolbert Gospel Ensemble. Oct 10, Roem Baur. Oct 11, Davell Crawford. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.
Ca’ Momi Osteria
Oct 6, Latin Nights with DJ Jose Miguel. Oct 7, Napa Music Collective presents Local’s Vibe. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.
Fairwinds Estate Winery
Oct 7, 12pm, Rhythm Method 4. 4550 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, 877.840.6530.
JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre Oct 11, the Led Zeppelin Experience. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300.
River Terrace Inn
Oct 5, Craig Corona. Oct 6, Douglas Houser. Oct 7, Jason Bodlovich. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.320.9000.
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Like a Rock The Family Stone play as part of MVFF music lineup Formed in San Francisco 51 years ago, psychedelic funk legends Sly & the Family Stone broke all the rules and revolutionized soul music.
Groundbreaking not only for a genrebending sound, Sly & the Family Stone was the first major band in America to integrate race and gender, and the group solidified its place in rock and roll history with huge hits and critical acclaim. But drugs and a decline in output turned Sly Stone into a recluse nearly 30 years ago. Fast forward from then to 10 years ago, when first-time filmmaker Michael Rubenstone set out to find the reclusive Stone, chronicled in the recently completed documentary, On the Sly, screening at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. Drummer Greg Errico and other members of the Family Stone are featured in the film, and the screening is accompanied with a concert performance by the group (minus Sly) as part of MVFF’s music lineup. “It’s wonderful to get it going again,” says Errico. “As performers, we’re seeing the power of the music, the wave of what we had originally created, still moving.” On the Sly screens Friday, Oct. 13 at CinéArts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 6pm (mvff.com). The Family Stone perform that night at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 9pm. $45–$50. 415.388.3850. —Charlie Swanson
Silo’s
Oct 5, 2nd Planet Band. Oct 6, the Rhythm City Allstars. Oct 7, San Geronimo and Miss Moonshine. Oct 8, 2pm, Sundays on the plaza with Benyaro. Oct 11, 5pm, Mike Greensill with Lisa
Lindsley. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.
Uptown Theatre Oct 5, John Prine with Ramblin’
Jack Elliott. Oct 6, an evening with Randy Newman. Oct 8, the Mavericks. 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.
RECEPTIONS Oct 4
Healdsburg Shed, “Food Sovereignty, No to GMO Project” exhibition of posters from Mexican artist Francisco Toledo is inspired by the international food movement and agrarian reform. 5:30pm. 25 North St, Healdsburg.. 707.431.7433.
Oct 5
Marin Community Foundation, “Hypercosmos des Songes (Supercosmos of Dreams),” the first major exhibition in the United States for French-born and Marin-based artist JeanMarc Brugeilles includes over eighty artworks. 5pm. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Robert Allen Fine Art, “Under, Over & Out,” new works on canvas by Victoria Ryan. 5:30pm. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800.
Oct 6
Chroma Gallery, “Secret Identities,” exhibit delves into the art of concealment with masks, paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture and video. 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. Desta Art & Tea Gallery, “Predicament or Crossroads,” featuring works by Michael Kerbow, Stephen C Wagner and Robert Cantor that speaks to current affairs. 6pm. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932. History Museum of Sonoma County, “Día de Muertos,” exhibition combines traditional and modern takes on the artistic Mexican holiday. 6pm. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500. Horse & Plow, “Terrior of Pottery,” featured artist Dave Zdrazil uses native clay and wood to craft
his beautiful ceramics. 5pm. 1272 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol. 707.827.3486. Marin Art & Garden Center, “One Mountain-ONETAM,” Baywood artists offer over 100 paintings of Mt Tamalpais for sale to help maintain and preserve the beloved peak. 5pm. Free admission. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260.
Oct 7
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, “El Dia de Los Muertos,” featuring Bay Area Latino artists Sammy Sanchez Monter, Angela Byron, Nestor Torres and David Tafoya. 6pm. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.778.4398. Stones Throw, “Art Trails Preview Show,” get an advanced look at works by participating artists of this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails event. 5pm. 8278 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.242.6669. Sebastopol Gallery, “Let’s Talk About Trees,” mixed-media art Jeremy Joan Hewes combines photographs and acrylics paintings to depict trees and nature landscapes. 4pm. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.7200.
Oct 8
Hess Collection Winery, “Nakis Panayotidis at the Hess Collecion,” the Greek artist who works in the contemporary arte povera movement is on hand for a presentation and viewing. 4:30pm. $40. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. 707.255.1144.
Oct 10
Redwood Cafe, “October Art Exhibition,” curated by Eolah Bates. 6pm. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.
Galleries SONOMA COUNTY Calabi Gallery
Through Oct 14, “Gallery Group Show,” featuring Calabi Gallery’s contemporary artists and selections from its vintage collection. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.
City Hall Council Chambers
Through Oct 19, “Jessica Jacobsen: Woven,” collection of drawings and paintings that are mindful, attentive and protective. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010.
Gallery One
Through Oct 23, “Art Trails Preview Show,” get an advanced look at works by participating artists of this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails event. 209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.
Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through Oct 22, “Art Trails Preview Show,” get an advanced look at works by participating artists of this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails event. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970.
Hopscotch Gifts & Gallery
Through Oct 9, “Jordan Celso: Large Scale Abstracts,” solo show by Laytonville artist features large acrylic abstracts paintings, silk scarves and metal prints. 14301 Arnold Dr, #2A, Glen Ellen. Thurs-Mon. 10 to 5. 707.343.1931.
My Daughter the Framer
Through Oct 22, “Art Trails Preview Show,” get an advanced look at works by participating artists of this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails event. 637 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. Daily, 10 to 5:30. 707.542.3599.
Petaluma Arts Center Through Oct 21, “Tidal Response,” art and science intersect through a series of artworks depicting coastal
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through Oct 22, “Sonoma County Art Trails Preview Exhibit,” see works from every artist involved in the annual Art Trails open studios tour. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
Steele Lane Community Center
Through Oct 5, “Out of the Shadows,” Sonoma County Wellness Art Collaborative hosts a showing of transformative art from individuals on the fringes of our society. 415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5. 707.543.3282.
Stones Throw
Through Oct 22, “Art Trails Preview Show,” get an advanced look at works by participating artists of this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails event. Reception, Oct 7 at 5pm. 8278 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Tues-Sat, 11am to 5:30pm. Sun, Noon to 5pm. 707.242.6669.
University Art Gallery
Through Oct 15, “SSU Art Studio Faculty Exhibition,” 13 members of the art studio faculty are represented. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.
MARIN COUNTY Marin Society of Artists Through Oct 14, “The Golden State,” features works from artists throughout California. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.
MarinMOCA
Through Oct 8, “2017 Emerging Artists of Northern California,” exhibits diverse works from five talented artists. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.
Rock Hill Gallery
Through Oct 5, “Marvin Burke Exhibition,” the work of the renowned photographer features exquisite landscapes and hummingbirds. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon.
The Studio Shop
Through Oct 15, “Six Decades of Painting,” Roland Petersen
shows works from his long and celebrated career in art. 244 Primrose Rd, Burlingame. MonFri, 10am to 6pm; Sat, 10am to 5:30pm 650.344.1378.
NAPA COUNTY di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Through Oct 15, “Based on a True Story,” exhibition illuminates the hidden stories and connections of Northern California art history spanning the last six decades. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6. 707.226.5991.
Comedy The Godfather & the Mack
Standup comedians Tony Sparks and Donald Lacy share a night of laughs. Oct 5, 8pm. $10-$15. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.665.0260.
Jo Koy
Fast-rising standup comedian hits the stage in the North Bay. Oct 6, 8pm. $40-$50. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Fast-rising standup comedian hits the stage in the North Bay. Oct 7, 7pm. Sold-out. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.
Events ArtQuest Fall Showcase
The visual and performance art program presents their 24th annual showcase of current students’ dance, music, art, fashion and more. Oct 5, 6:30pm. Free. SRHS Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, artquestonline.org.
Blind Scream Haunted House
Two terrifying haunted-house experiences under one roof get you in the mood for Halloween. Oct 6-31. $15-$35. SOMO Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, blindscream.com.
Burpees for Boobs
Charity event lets you cheer for Kaia Fit athletes and enjoy small bites and drinks. Oct 7, 9am. Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.
Catwalk for a Cure
Fifteenth annual fashion show and luncheon supports Sutter cancer screenings and services. Oct 6, 10:30am. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.
Fall Book Faire
Thousands of donated fiction and nonfiction books for sale, benefits Friends of Santa Rosa Libraries. Oct 6-9. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.
Healdsburg Half Marathon
Run through wine country and enjoy a post-race wine and beer tent. Oct 8, 7:30am. Healdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove St, Healdsburg, runwinecountry.com.
Legal Observer Training Learn how to stand up for your neighbors caught in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids from a trainer with the Sonoma County Rapid Response Network. Oct 11, 6pm. Free. Guerneville Community Church, 14520 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.2514.
Petal It Forward
Two free bouquets will be given away to each customer, one to keep and one to gift, as part of the Society of American Florists’ celebration. Oct 11. Sequoia Floral International, 3245 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.525.0780.
The Safeway Open
See top pro golfers compete in the PGA tour event. Oct 4-8. $40-$100. Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa. 707.257.5495.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Annual showcase of local food, wine and beer promotes locally grown products and celebrates the region’s culinary arts with family-friendly activities, live music and more. Oct 6-8. $5 and up. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, harvestfair.org.
Film Freedom to Marry
Film on marriage equality screens in Sebastopol Documentary Festival’s “Best of the Fest” series, with panel discussion by ) Sonoma County
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Italian Film Festival
The fest offers great films, both comedy and drama, from Italy. Sat, Oct 7, 5:30 and 7:45pm. $16/$120 full series. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, italianfilm.com.
savory food. Oct 7, 11am. $20$25. Ty Caton Vineyards Winery, 21684 8th St E, Suite 460, Sonoma. 707.938.3224.
Demeter USA
Biodynamic farm-to-table dinner, silent and live auctions, live music Cahoots and awardwinning wines come together in a fundraiser for the nonprofit ecological organization. Oct 7, 5pm. DeLoach Vineyards, 1791 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.526.9111.
Dinner at the Ranch
Fortieth annual event brings award-winning films and Hollywood stars to various venues, with tributes to Sean Penn, Holly Hunter and others. Info at www.mvff.com. Oct 5-15. Marin County, various locations, Marin.
Connolly Ranch celebrates its 100-year anniversary with Prohibition-era cocktails, speakeasy games, themed auctions and a farm-totable dinner prepared by chef Bob Hurley. Oct 7, 5pm. $250. Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa.. 707.224.1894.
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Mill Valley Film Festival
Inaugural short film fest features submissions by locals and cash prizes for several categories. Oct 8, 7:30pm. Free. Video Droid, 1462 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.526.3313.
Petaluma Cinema Series
Petaluma Film Alliance screens Billy Wilder’s 1960 classic “The Apartment” starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLane, with pre-film lecture and post-show discussion. Oct 11, 6pm. $5-$6/$45 season pass. Carole L Ellis Auditorium, 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma, petalumafilmalliance.org.
Sunú
Documentary looks at the importance of maize in Mexican culture and those determined to cultivate it. Oct 4, 7pm. $8. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.
Unrest
Documentary on chronic fatigue screens with Q&A by filmmaker Jennifer Brea to kick off the Social Cause Film Series. Advanced ticket required. Oct 5, 6pm. $20-$40. Raven Film Center. 415 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.525.8909.
Food & Drink Barrel Tasting at Ty Caton Winery
Taste future wines straight from the barrel, coupled with
Taste and purchase some limited wines, including old vine estate Zinfandel, paired alongside barbecue bites. Oct 7, 1pm. $45. Robert Biale Vineyards, 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa.. 707.257.7555.
Hands-On Cheesemaking Class
Learn to craft fresh ricotta with award-winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis. Oct 8, 12:30pm. $75. The General’s Daughter, 400 W Spain St, Sonoma. 707.933.0450.
An Italian Affair
Family-style dinner featuring Joey Benziger’s favorite Italian varietals. Oct 7, 6pm. $100. Imagery Estate Winery, 14335 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen. 707.935.4515.
Janet Fletcher’s Wine Meets Cheese
Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition
Home brewers from Sonoma County and beyond bring their best flavors to the competition for the general public to vote on. Oct 7, 12pm. $35-$45. Makers District, Scott St, Petaluma. petalumadowntown. com.
Sonoma Valley Soccer Oktoberfest
Third annual day features fun for kids and adults, with games, activities and a beer garden filled with local microbrewers. Supports youth soccer programs in Sonoma Valley. Oct 7, 12pm. Free admission. Sonoma Plaza, First St E, Sonoma, sonomasoccer.com.
Speakeasy Bash
Celebrate harvest in a Prohibition-style shindig featuring live music, dancing, costume contest, kids corner and more. RSVP required. Oct 7, 5pm. $15-$45. Pope Valley Winery, 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Pope Valley. 707.965.1246.
With Bold Knife & Fork Enjoy a delicious meal, share memories of MFK Fisher and exchange ideas regarding the use of and future of her Last House. Oct 8, 5pm. $125. The General’s Daughter, 400 W Spain St, Sonoma. 707.933.0450.
For Kids Dinosaur Zoo Live
Kids can interact with lifelike dinos in a theatrical and thrilling afternoon. Oct 7, 1 and 3pm. $20-$28. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. 707.256.7500.
Four Napa Valley wines are paired with four artisan cheeses, led by the author and cheese authority. Oct 6, 11am. $55. The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, 500 First St, Napa. 707.967.2530.
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Halloween Carnival
Food and drink spectacular features new wines, local fare and live music. Oct 7, 11am. $45. Landmark Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.0216.
Oktoberfest Napa Valley Bistro Style
Featuring a special Oktoberfest themed menu. Oct 4-8. Napa Valley Bistro, 975 Clinton St, Napa. 707.666.2383.
The popular book comes to life in a frolicking musical dog party. Oct 11, 6:30pm. $12-$17. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Wear costumes, play games, eat lunch, do festive crafts and win prizes. Oct 7, 12pm. Occidental YMCA, 3920 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.
Lectures Going Against the Current
Peace activist Miko Peled
presents a journey of an Israeli in Palestine. Oct 5, 6pm. Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Rd, Petaluma. Raised in the traditional Aleut way, Merculieff shares stories from his childhood and teachings about the importance of experiential learning and ritual. Oct 8, 10am. Pt Reyes National Seashore, Red Barn Classroom, Bear Valley Road, Olema, blackmountaincircle.org.
Love & Wisdom Through the Qur’an, the Hadiths & the Bible Series of classes provide a resource for people of all religious backgrounds to deepen their own spiritual practice. RSVP required. Sun, Oct 8, 1pm. $60-$175. Institute for Sufi Studies, 14 Commercial Blvd, Ste 101, Novato. 415.382.7834.
Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire
Experience the ancient, mysterious city of Teotihuacan, the most visited archeological site in Mexico, presented by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Oct 10, 12pm. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.258.4656.
20 Women Changemakers
Award-winning television news correspondent Stacey Gualandi and CEO Doniece Sandoval speak about changing the world. Oct 7, 7pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia Oct 6, 6pm, “Simply Fish” with Matthew Dolan, includes signing and demo. $30. Oct 7, 5pm, “My Calabria” with Rosetta Costantino, includes recipes and discussion. $30. 500 First St, Napa 707.967.2530.
Healdsburg Shed
Oct 11, 7pm, “Project Drawdown” with Paul Hawken, RSVP required. Free. 25 North St, Healdsburg 707.431.7433.
Insalata’s
Oct 4, 12pm, “Sweet” with Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, event includes meal, wine and signed copy of the book. $135. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo 415.457.7700.
Marin City Library
Oct 7, 11am, “Where’s Rodney” with Carmen Bogan. 164 Donahue St, Marin City 415.332.6157.
Novato Copperfield’s Books
Oct 6, 7pm, “The Education of a Coroner” with John Bateson, featuring longtime Marin County coroner Ken Holmes. 999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.
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Readings
Oct 9, 7pm, “Logical Family” with Armistead Maupin. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.
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Readers’ Books
Oct 4, 7pm, “Roots, Radicals & Rockers” with Billy Bragg. Oct 7, 11am, “Yoga for Diabetes” with Rachel Zinman. Oct 7, 1pm, “My Big C: Still Here After All These Years” with Nancy Radin. Oct 8, 4pm, “What Just Happened” with Sara Tolchin. Oct 10, 7pm, “Spiritual Graffiti: Finding My True Path” with MC Yogi. Oct 11, 7pm, “Americana” with Bhu Srinivasan. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.
Oct 11, 7pm, “Romance of Elsewhere” with Lynn Freed. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779.
Book Passage By-the-Bay
Oct 7, 11:30am, “Zip! Zoom! on a Broom” with Teri Sloat. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.
Oct 5, 6pm, “Pep Talks for Writers” with Grant Faulkner. Oct 6, 6pm, “Remembering Vera” with Patricia Polacco. Oct 8, 11am, “Zip! Zoom!
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Oct 7, 2pm, “The Dance of Caring: A Caregiver’s Guide to Harmony” with Eddie Madril. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.
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Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook” with Alice Waters, benefit for the Point Reyes Farmers Market. 11250 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1223.
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All is never as it seems in this electrifying and hysterical comedy filled with trickery and misdirection. Through Oct 8. $10-$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.
The Best of San Francisco Solo Series
Brian Copeland presents the Bay Area’s most beloved solo shows for an exclusive run at Marin Center. Oct 8, 3pm. $258 for the series. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
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Ross Valley Players present the rollicking Broadway musical, directed by mountain Play veteran James Dunn. Through Oct 22. $16-$32. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.
It Can’t Happen Here
SRJC Theatre Arts department presents the stage adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ satirical 1935 novel about fascism taking hold in a democratic society. Oct 6-15. $10-$18. Newman Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4307.
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Playwright: An Improvised Musical
Each evening, audiences choose a playwright whose work will be turned into a musical, made up on the spot by veterans of Bay Area theater and improvisation. Fri-Sat, 8pm. through Oct 7. $15. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.
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ARIES (March 21–April 19) You wouldn’t expect a five-year-old child to paint a facsimile of Picasso’s Guernica or sing Puccini’s opera, La Bohème. Similarly, you shouldn’t fault your companions and you for not being perfect masters of the art of intimate relationships. In fact, most of us are amateurs. We may have taken countless classes in math, science, literature and history, but have never had a single lesson from teachers whose area of expertise is the hard work required to create a healthy partnership. I mention this, Aries, because the next seven weeks will be an excellent time for you to remedy this deficiency. Homework assignments: What can you do to build your emotional intelligence? How can you learn more about the art of creating vigorous togetherness? TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
In accordance with the astrological omens, I invite you to slow down and create a wealth of spacious serenity. Use an unhurried, step-by-step approach to soothe yourself. With a glint in your eye and a lilt in your voice, say sweet things to yourself. In a spirit of play and amusement, pet and pamper yourself as you would a beloved animal. Can you handle that much self-love, Taurus? I think you can. It’s high time for you to be a genius of relaxation, attending tenderly to all the little details that make you feel at ease and in love with the world.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) “If an angel were to tell us something of his philosophies, I do believe some of his propositions would sound like 2 x 2 = 13.” So said the German scientist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742–1799). Now maybe you don’t believe in the existence of angels, and so you imagine his idea doesn’t apply to you. But I’m here to tell you that an influence equivalent to an angel will soon appear in your vicinity. Maybe it’ll be a numinous figure in your dreams, or a charismatic person you admire, or a vivid memory resurrected in an unexpected form, or a bright fantasy springing to life. And that “angel” will present a proposition that sounds like 2 x 2 = 13. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Unless you have an off-road vehicle, you can’t drive directly from North America to South America. The Pan-American Highway stretches from Prudhoe Bay in Northern Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina—a distance of about 19,000 miles—except for a 100-mile patch of swampy rainforest in Panama. I’d like to call your attention to a comparable break in continuity that affects your own inner terrain, Cancerian—a gray area where two important areas of your life remain unlinked. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to close the gap. LEO (July 23–August 22) Based in Korea, Samsung is a world leader in selling smartphones and other information technology. But it didn’t start out that way. In its original form, back in 1938, it primarily sold noodles and dried fish. By 1954, it had expanded into wool manufacturing. More than three decades after its launch as a company, it further diversified, adding electronics to its repertoire. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the next 10 months should be an excellent time for you to do the equivalent of branching out from noodles and dried fish to electronics. And the coming six weeks will be quite favorable for formulating your plans and planting your seeds. VIRGO (August 23–September 22) In my opinion, you’re not quite ready to launch full-tilt into the rebuilding phase. You still have a bit more work to do on tearing down the old stuff that’s in the way of where the new stuff will go. So I recommend that you put an “Under Construction” sign outside your door, preferably with flashing yellow lights. This should provide you with protection from those who don’t understand the complexity of the process you’re engaged in. LIBRA (September 23–October 22) You’re a good candidate for the following roles: (1) a skeptical optimist who is both discerning and open-minded; (2) a robust truth-teller who specializes in interesting truths; (3) a charming extremist who’s capable of solving stubborn riddles; (4) a smooth operator who keeps everyone calm even as you initiate big changes;
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(5) an enlightened game-player who reforms or avoids games that abuse beauty’s power.
SCORPIO (October 23–November 21)
Actress and author Carrie Fisher wrote three autobiographies. Speed skating Olympics star Apolo Anton Ohno published his autobiography at age 20. The rascal occultist Aleister Crowley produced an “autohagiography.” To understand that odd term, keep in mind that “hagiography” is an account of the life of a saint, so adding “auto” means it’s the biography of a saint penned by the saint himself. I’m bringing up these fun facts in hope of encouraging you to ruminate at length on your life story. If you don’t have time to write a whole book, please take a few hours to remember in detail the gloriously twisty path you have trod from birth until now. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the best way to heal what needs to be healed is to steep yourself in a detailed meditation on the history of your mysterious destiny.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) If you go to the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Germany, you will see a jug of wine that was bottled in 1687. In accordance with astrological omens, Sagittarius, I suggest that you find a metaphorical version of this vintage beverage—and then metaphorically drink it! In my opinion, it’s time for you to partake of a pleasure that has been patiently waiting for you to enjoy it. The moment is ripe for you to try an experience you’ve postponed, to call in favors that have been owed to you, to finally do fun things you’ve been saving for the right occasion.
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) If a late-night TV talk show called and asked me to be a guest, I’d say no. If People magazine wanted to do a story on me, I’d decline. What good is fame like that? It might briefly puff up my ego, but it wouldn’t enhance my ability to create useful oracles for you. The attention that would come my way might even distract me from doing what I love to do. So I prefer to remain an anonymous celebrity, as I am now, addressing your deep self with my deep self. My messages are more valuable to you if I remain an enigmatic ally instead of just another cartoony media personality. By the way, I suspect you’ll soon face a comparable question. Your choice will be between what’s flashy and what’s authentic, between feeding your ego and feeding your soul. AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) A Canadian guy named Harold Hackett likes to put messages in bottles that he throws out into the Atlantic Ocean from his home on Prince Edward island. Since he started in 1996, he has dispatched over 5,000 missives into the unknown, asking the strangers who might find them to write back to him. To his delight, he has received more than 3,000 responses from as far away as Russia, Scotland and West Africa. I suspect that if you launch a comparable mission sometime soon, Aquarius, your success rate wouldn’t be quite that high, but still good. What long-range inquiries or invitations might you send out in the direction of the frontier? PISCES (February 19–March 20)
“Intensify” is one of your words of power these days. So are “fortify,” “reinforce” and “buttress.” Anything you do to intensify your devotion and focus will be rewarded by an intensification of life’s gifts to you. As you take steps to fortify your sense of security and stability, you will activate dormant reserves of resilience. If you reinforce your connections with reliable allies, you will set in motion forces that will ultimately bring you help you didn’t even know you needed. If you buttress the bridge that links your past and future, you will ensure that your old way of making magic will energize your new way.
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