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YEAR 56, NO.34 AUGUST 22-28, 2018

Fall Arts Preview

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Decide for yourselves, writes Duane Van Dieman, if I’ve solved one of California’s greatest historical mysteries.

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Thanks to editor Stett Holbrook and the Pacific Sun for publishing the first article about my Drake-landing-site hypothesis (now available online). As was mentioned in the article, my archeological team and I spent several years searching for the artifacts that would have made the discovery indisputable (finding only iron tracings); however, I sincerely believe that the collected “circumstantial evidence” is strong enough to win if this were a court case. I invite the readers, if they haven’t already, to take a look at the detailed evidence on my Sir Francis Drake website (sfdrakefoundation.org) and decide for themselves if one of the greatest of all California historical mysteries has finally been solved. —Duane Van Dieman, Mill Valley

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“Discover” is an insulting term for a place that is already inhabited. Eurocentric history devalues the true history of our region. —Laura Goldenerg Via Bohemian.com

Trump:High on Pot

The guy who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is higher than anyone in California! Am I the only one who can see it from his countenance? When the German chancellor Angela Merkel was photographed leaning over a table staring at Trump, was it not obvious that Trump was about to laugh in her face, so stoned was he? He folded his arms tightly across his ribs to hold in his glee and laughter from being so high. I don’t blame him. That means there will be less wars, as cannabis is a peace plant. —Dr. Joel Taylor Via Bohemian.com

By Howard Rachelson

1. The largest hotel on America’s West Coast is what hotel in San Francisco? 2. What company, in 1959, produced the first plain paper photocopy machine? 3. What is the only South American country whose official language is English? 4a. This woman was the lead prosecutor in the 1996 O. J. Simpson murder trial. b. What actress portrayed her in the 2016 television series The People v. O. J. Simpson? 4

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5a. How many arms does an octopus have? b. How many eyes? 6. The world freaked out over Y2K, an impending technology breakdown expected to upset computer clocks, on what month, day, year and time of day?

7. In 1964, the Ford motor company introduced what sporty model to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette?

8. What two people served as Secretary of State during Barack Obama's two terms of office?

9. In 1947, Walt Disney introduced what wealthy, but stingy, cartoon character, the uncle of another Disney character?

10. Can you name the four former Oakland A’s players with the most career lifetime home runs? BONUS QUESTION: What city’s subway or metro system has the world’s most riders?

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Heroes &Zeroes By Nikki Silverstein

Law-enforcement agencies around the country have been posting videos to social media in an effort to increase goodwill, with officers lip-syncing pop songs and busting some moves. The Novato police department, however, chose to produce a solemn video about mental health, suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder. The soundtrack features the song “1-800-273-8255” (phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by Logic. The five-minute video depicts Novato police officers encountering people in crisis, including a girl facing school bullying, a young man overdosing on drugs and a man contemplating suicide with a gun in his hand. “If we can save one person or encourage someone out there to seek help, making this video will be worth it,” says chief Adam McGill of the Novato PD. “Hope is alive, and help is a call away.” Watch the poignant video at https://player.vimeo.com/ video/285031782. It was approximately 75 degrees in San Rafael last Wednesday when Snoopy was found locked in a car at the Marin County Civic Center. The windows were cracked about an inch, but that didn’t stop the temperature from hitting a whopping 103 degrees inside the vehicle. The fluffy white pooch hid under the dashboard to try to beat the heat, but he was suffering when Marin Humane officer Adrienne Russo and Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputy Rob Heilman arrived on scene. Deputy Heilman figured out a way to open the car window without smashing it, then unlocked a door and released the poor thing from the saunalike conditions. The pup was brought to Marin Humane and will remain there until his Zero owner receives some education and pays a citation for endangering the dog. Thanks to the quick actions of officer Russo and deputy Heilman, the dog has fully recovered. “It’s not the first dog we’ve pulled from a hot car this summer,” says Marin Humane spokesperson Lisa Bloch, who has some advice: “Leave them at home.” Got a Hero or a Zero? Please send submissions to nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com. Toss roses, hurl stones with more Heroes and Zeroes at pacificsun.com.

Upfront It’s been a real bear of a legislative session when it comes to cannabis in California.

The Bong Show

Sacramento goes to pot with a raft of post-legalization bills By Tom Gogola and Brandon McCapes

t’s been a mixed legislative bag for supporters of Proposition 64 this year, as the California State Legislature is poised to close out its summer session. Numerous pot-related bills were presented over the session this year, angling in various ways to enhance, trim or otherwise square up the various potholes and complexities that came along with the 2016 Adult Use of Marijuana Act and pre-existing medical-marijuana law. As the smoke settles, there are a handful of cannabis-related bills that have passed out of committee and

are now headed to the State Senate and Assembly for full votes. The final day for each house to pass a bill and send it to Gov. Jerry Brown is Aug. 31. And numerous bills are stalled in committee and won’t get a vote until next year—if at all. For the California Growers Association (CGA), which represents the state’s smaller-scale cannabis cultivators and businesses in Sacramento, the session was a disappointment in that the lobbying group’s main legislative thrust, AB 2641—which proposed to open new opportunities for cannabis

sales directly from producer to consumer—was undone by pressure from lobbyists representing the socalled forces of Big Bud. But the CGA did report some good news afoot in the land of the legislators. Here are the bills still alive as of this week—and soon headed to a vote in the Senate and Assembly in anticipation of the signature from Gov. Jerry Brown.

Senate Bill 311 California legalized medicalcannabis use in 1996 with Proposition

Senate Bill 1294 The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) was included as part of the law’s intent the “[reduction] of barriers to entry in the legal, regulated market,” according to the Legislative Counsel’s Digest. That’s been a thorny ride for legacy growers who were encouraged to come out of the proverbial shadows with their boutique strains of tasty, healthy buds—only to be met with no real incentive to do so, given, among other factors, that 80 percent of cannabis grown in California heads out of the state as black market product. And the AUMA failed to account for disproportionate law-enforcement impacts on California communities such as Oakland. Senate Bill 1294 would enact the Cannabis Collaboration and Inclusion Act, which aims to include communities negatively affected by cannabis criminalization in the legal marketplace. The bill acknowledges that communities with high levels of poverty, especially those of color, have been disproportionately affected by

Senate Bill 829 Nobody’s kidding themselves that the tax regime that came along with Proposition 64 is, to say the least, pretty stiff. Under the legalization scheme enacted in 2016, the state, counties and cities currently tax the distribution of any cannabis product at 15 percent of the average market value. Senate Bill 829 sets out to establish a “compassioncare license,” which would exempt from state and local taxes any cannabis or cannabis products donated to patients with a physician’s recommendation for medical purposes. All cannabis used for this purpose would be exempted from taxes for cultivation, storage and distribution established by the AUMA. The state would not reimburse municipalities for the lost tax revenues. But cities are free to create their own cannabis taxation schemes under the AUMA, to cover, for instance, the costs of additional law enforcement. The bill is supported by the likes of the CGA and other pro-pot folks with an eye toward tax equity. Status: Headed to a vote before the Senate and Assembly.

Assembly Bill 1863 California’s cannabis industry would sidestep any interactions with the federal tax code should this bill pass. This bill sets out to amend California’s Revenue and Taxation Code, which, under existing law, conforms to the federal tax code and prohibits those in the cannabis industry from deducting business expenses from income on their state taxes. Assembly Bill 1863 loosens those restrictions for cannabis businesses.

Status: Passed out of committee, and headed for a full vote before the Senate and Assembly.

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Senate Bill 1409 Despite having the drug potency of a banana peel, hemp is a heavily regulated industry in itself. The seeds and fibers of the plant can be used for anything from dietary supplements to making paper, to creating a hairpiece for Sen. Mitch McConnell, who hates pot, Obama and liberals, but has embraced hemp production in his wet-brain home state of Kentucky. Closer to home, SB 1409 would ease current California regulations on hemp production by removing the requirement that hemp be grown from seed cultivars on a list approved in 2013. It would also allow the use of clonal propagation to reproduce the plants. The bill would also push the registration and renewal fees required by hemp producers to delegated county officials, who would use the fees to fund implementation of the regulations. The bill also declassifies the plant as either a fiber or oilseed product, and applications would not need to specify their product as either (or both). Status: Passed out of committee, and headed for a full vote before the Senate and Assembly.

Assembly Bill 2641 This was the biggest and most disappointing defeat for the CGA, says executive director Hezekiah Allen. Under strict regulations, it would have allowed cannabis cultivators to apply for a temporary state license to sell cannabis to person 21 years and older at events—cannabis-related fairs, farmers markets and the like. “Despite several rounds of amendments that removed opposition from the United Food and Commercial Workers,” says Allen, “the United Cannabis Business Association remained in opposition and successfully killed the bill. It kind of breaks my heart that for the next year at least the people who make the products won’t be able to sell directly to the people who love the product.” Allen vows that direct marketing will be a big priority for the CGA in coming years. Status: See ya next year. Y

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prohibition and over-incarceration, and similarly face difficulty entering the multi-billion dollar industry legally. Cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and distributors face a costly and difficult-to-navigate multi-tiered application process that excludes many who would otherwise join. By establishing local equity programs that would waive local and state fees while providing technical, regulatory and capital assistance, SB 1294 would direct the Bureau of Cannabis Control to assist economically disadvantaged Californians as they enter the industry. Status: Passed out of committee and headed to a full vote before the Senate and Assembly.

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215 and adult recreational use in 2016 with Proposition 64. Given the state’s penchant for regulation-met-withfreedom, cannabis production has remained heavily regulated at every level of production and distribution. Heavy regulations have separated the industry into cultivation, production and distribution since the commodity was legalized for recreational sales. Senate Bill 311, which amends the state’s Business and Professions Code, seeks to relax regulations on distribution by making it easier for distributors to transport cannabis to other distributors and retailers. The bill was supported by the CGA, among other legal-weed lobbyists. The bill redefines the steps cultivators and distributors must take before transporting their product, which include laboratory testing and quality assurance reviews by uninterested parties. It also expands the ability of the Bureau of Cannabis Control to review distributors’ tax payments and records, and to investigate when they fail to comply. Under the bill, immature seeds and plants would be exempt from the transportation guidelines. Status: Headed for a vote before the full Senate and Assembly on or before Aug. 31.

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Fall Arts Gets Funky

here’s nothing like the balmy autumnal glory of the North Bay, and for this, we editorial scribes at the Pacific Sun are profoundly grateful—if not singing along with Grateful Dead classics such as “Scarlet Begonias,” which—and to the point about our delightfully temperate climatological disposition—notes that there’s “not a chill to the winter, but a nip to the air.” The lyric is playfully confounding, and readers can ask Bobby Weir about it at one or another of the events he’s playing this fall around the county— including the annual Sound Summit at Mt. Tam. Less confounding is the lyrical department is the output of powerhouse American icon known as His Majesty and King, George Clinton, who graces our cover this week and

is scheduled to pump out the funk this year at the annual Sausalito Art Festival, by the bay. Fans will recall that back in the 1990s, Clinton implored his listeners to “Get your ass in the water and swim like me”—in the song of the same title—and so please dive right in to arts editor Charlie Swanson’s annual and exhaustive fall arts preview. —Tom Gogola

Events SEPTEMBER Sausalito Art Festival Sausalito has long been hailed as an artist's paradise, so hosting this excellent arts fest is a no-brainer. This year marks the 66th festival, and features fine art from hundreds of acclaimed artists. The weekend also includes an opening “Moulin Nights”

cabaret-themed gala, a weekend of topname musical entertainment from the likes of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Drive-By Truckers and Eric Burdon & the Animals, gourmet food and beverages and more mustsee attractions. Sept. 1–3. Marinship Park, Sausalito. Saturday–Sunday, 10am–7pm; Monday, 10am–5pm. $25–$30 and up; children under 12, free. sausalitoartfestival.org.

Taste of Sonoma Sonoma Wine Country Weekend’s annual tasting event has all the looks and flavors needed to celebrate the region throughout Labor Day weekend. Taste of Sonoma once again takes over the lawn at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center, with thousands of glasses of wine on hand and chefs from around the county preparing delectable bites. Live

music, chef demos, seminars and more round out the premier event on Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Noon to 4pm. $180. sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

Fishstock There will be fun and food—and of course, fish—at Fishstock, the annual fundraiser for the Jenner Community Club. Enjoy chowder tasting, barbecued salmon, offerings from local wineries and breweries, live music by Dgiin and others, an ice cream parlor, a raffle and lots more in a Summer of Love–themed day by the sea. Sept. 2. 10398 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 11am–5pm. $5; kids free. visitjenner.com.

Broadway Under the Stars Gala Celebration Transcendence Theatre Company

closes out its 2018 season of shows in the winery ruins at Jack London Park with their biggest party of the year, featuring an all-star cast of singers and dancers who will delight audiences of all ages with fresh takes on classic Broadway hits. Sept 7–9. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. Pre-show picnic, 5pm; showtime, 7:30pm. transcendencetheatre.org.

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Artists @ Issaquah While the Sausalito Floating Homes Tour is taking the year off, the formerly annual art show, “The Artists of Issaquah,” returns from a five-year hiatus as “Artists @ Issaquah” to once again show art by both established and amateur artists on the water, in several houseboats on Issaquah Dock. The 16 exhibiting artists will display a range of works covering blown glass, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture on Sept. 8, Gate Six Road, Sausalito. 11am to 4pm. Free, donations accepted to support art in local schools. floatinghomes.org.

Sound Summit Roots & Branches Conservancy’s annual concert bash in the woods of Mount Tamalpais State Park always boasts headlining acts and special Bay Area luminaries, and this year’s summit is the biggest lineup yet, featuring headliners like jazz legend Herbie Hancock and rock ’n’ roll singer-songwriter Grace Potter. The daylong concert also features country artist Nikki Lane, San Francisco soul-rock outfit Con Brio—and special guest Bob Weir on Sept. 8. Take the long, strange trip to the Mountain Theatre, 801 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley. 11am– 7pm. $55–$110. soundsummit.net.

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Rooted in ranching and farming traditions, this touring event intersects the cowboy life with music and entertainment. Performers include Gail Steiger, Stephanie Davis, Amy Auker and Rodney Nelson, all of whom embody the history and modern relevance of cowboy culture. Yee-haw! Sept. 8. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville. 7pm. $20. lincolntheater.com.

National Heirloom Exposition Dubbed the “World’s Pure Food Fair,” this massive expo of food providers and enthusiasts brings together chef

Poof! Herbie Hancock appears at Mill Valley’s Sound Summit concert in Mt. Tam State Park Sept. 8.

demonstrations, pure-food displays, live music, a giant-pumpkin contest, antique tractors and plenty of tasty tidbits, all to benefit school gardening programs. Sept. 11–13. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. $15–$30; kids free. theheirloomexpo.com.

Chautauqua Revue The revue is back and still finds ways to include new twists with musicians, dancers, storytellers, performers and clowns to keep audiences on their toes while honoring the traditions of the original Chautauqua events from a hundred years ago. This event always sells out, so act fast. Sept. 12–15. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. Wednesday– Saturday, 7:30pm; children’s matinee, Saturday, 2pm. Evenings, $25 and up; matinee, $10 and up. 707.874.1557.

Sonoma Film Institute The oldest film repertory in the North Bay hosts another season

of screenings featuring classics of contemporary cinema. The Academy Award–nominated German film In the Fade screens on Sept. 14 and 16. Renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman appears in person to screen his classic doc High School on Sept 28. Several experimentalanimation films show in the “Music for the Eyes” program on Oct. 5 and 7, and other films on the fall schedule include 1953’s Tokyo Story, 1997’s Eve’s Bayou and the 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis. See you there. Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Fridays, 7pm; Sundays, 4pm. Free admission; $5 donations welcomed. sfi.sonoma.edu.

Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival As its namesake implies, this event is all about the beer—the crafty stuff from our parts. A short list of North Bay brewer participants includes HenHouse, Lagunitas, 101 North, Fieldwork, Headlands, Heretic, Plow, Fogbelt and Bear Republic. Quaff a pint, eat some food and listen to the live music.

Then go jump in the river—this event is guaranteed to be hot and full of hops. Sept. 15, Water Street, Petaluma (21 and over only). 1–5pm. $40; $20 for designated drivers. petalumarivercraftbeerfest.org.

Old Grove Festival It’s hard to find better acoustics in the heart of the Armstrong Woods than the 1930s-era, open-air Redwood Forest Theater, home of the annual Old Grove Festival. New Monsoon headlines the event, with the Kathy Kallick Band opening the night. Do you need still more music? Well, this year, San Francisco’s Noise Pop is bringing veteran indie rockers Built to Spill to the redwoods for a concert—with surprise guests also on tap. Bring flashlights, seat cushions and warm clothes. Sept. 15–16. Redwood Forest Theater, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. 5pm. $35–$80. 707.869.9177.

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A Hall-less John Oates takes to the Sweetwater in Mill Valley on Sept. 27.

the redwoods at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. This 62nd annual festival also includes live music by Wendy DeWitt and Kirk Harwood, Jinx Jones, Jeffrey Halford & the Healers, among others, with a children’s grove of activities to make this a true family-friendly festival. All profits go to local schools and charities. Sept. 15–16. Old Mill Park, 352 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 10am–5pm. $8–$12; kids under 12, free. mvfaf.org.

and Reading Rainbow star LeVar Burton, cult actor Lou Diamond Phillips, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, former Creature Features host John Stanley—and dozens of awardwinning comic book writers and artists. There’s also the annual cosplay competition, the Lego exhibition and more in store. Sept. 22. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Early-bird opening at 9am. $25; regular opening, 10am. $15. santarosatoycon.com.

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The popular bipedal-powered literary event is back for its 23rd year. More than 20 regional poets and authors offer readings throughout downtown Petaluma, all within easy walking distance of each other. The day kicks off at Hotel Petaluma’s Ballroom and wraps up at Aqus Cafe. Sept. 16. 11am–8pm. Free. Check website for full list of venues and schedule. petalumapoetrywalk.org.

Santa Rosa Toy Con Nerd-tastic convention offers three buildings stuffed with comics, toys, games and collectibles from over 200 vendors. Special guests include original Star Trek: The Next Generation

Community-based nonprofit organization revels in its 20th season of orchestral performances— and has a full season of fun and fanfare in store. First, conductor Norman Gamboa leads the symphony in the “Celebration!” program, with mezzo-soprano vocalist Sonia Gariaeff on Sept. 22–23. Next, special guest oboist Jesse Barrett joins the philharmonic for “A Hero’s Life” on Nov. 17–18. Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$15; students, free. Socophil.org.

11 The music lovers at B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma Valley teamed up with the festival aficionados at BottleRock to conjure up this intimate weekend of live music, food, wine and communal vibes. Saturday’s lineup includes music by indie-folk sibs the Avett Brothers and upbeat ensemble Lake Street Dive, while Sunday’s lineup features sets by harmonizing indie-rockers the Head & the Heart and instrumental duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Sept. 22–23. 15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. Tickets are sold-out; ticket exchange information is available at sonomaharvestmusicfestival.com.

Italian Film Festival Short of booking a flight to Naples, this long-running event is your best chance to savor the Italian experience and features a raft of critically acclaimed Italian comedies and dramas. The festival runs on the weekends, Sept. 22–Nov. 3. Marin Center Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Showtimes vary. $16 per day; $120 for a series ticket. italianfilm.com.

Sonoma Bach Choir Led by musical director Robert Worth, the classical collective presents a season titled “Light Out of Darkness,” which sets out to celebrate music as a torch of inspiration amidst troubled times. And, boy, are we living in those. The opening recital, “Tokens of Peace,” features the Live Oak Baroque orchestra and countertenor Christopher Fritzsche on Sept. 23. For Thanksgiving, the Sonoma Bach Choir joins the orchestra for “I Fear Namore (No More) the Night,” which features several selections from the Bach man himself on Nov. 16–17. Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.303.4604.

Whistlestock The annual benefit concert for Marin’s Whistlestop has a reputation as a not-to-be missed event. The 2018 lineup includes legendary local performer Elvin Bishop fronting his Big Fun Trio, with other local favorites Matt Jaffe and Bella B opening. Lots of food trucks, beverage options and groovy vibes round out

the benefit. Sept. 24. Marin Center Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 12:30pm. $69 and up. tickets.marincenter.org.

Stepping Out to Celebrate Life Breast-cancer foundation To Celebrate Life’s gala fundraiser returns for its 23rd year with the theme "Hollywood: An Evening of Glitz & Glamour.” Cocktails and a silent auction kick off the night, followed by a fashion show featuring men and women diagnosed with breast cancer. Vybe Society provides the music for dancing, and a live auction will raise money to support underserved breast-cancer patients. Sept. 29. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 5:30pm. $275. tocelebratelife.org.

OCTOBER Mill Valley Film Festival Presented by the California Film Institute, this 41st annual event is always full of stars, and features the best of indie- and world-cinema screenings at several Marin venues. Films in the festival can include a presentation of a new independent film Wildlife and a Q&A with director-writer Paul Dano and actress Carey Mulligan. Several musical acts are also in the works, complementing the on-screen program with concerts each night at Sweetwater—including an appearance by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, who will introduce his documentary JARV IS. Oct. 4–14. mvff.com.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Hit up the World Championship Grape Stomp competition, sip some wine in the Grand Tasting Pavilion, go local and peruse the Wine Country Marketplace or simply get down to some swingin’ music at this 44th annual event. Oct 5–7, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Friday, 4–9pm; Saturday– Sunday, 11am–5pm. $5; kids 12 and under, free. Tasting Pavilion tickets, $60. harvestfair.org.

Santa Rosa Symphony The acclaimed symphony’s 91st season features new music director and conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, who takes the baton and leads the orchestra in the classical program “Passion & Power,” with guest »12

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violinist Arnaud Sussmann, on Oct. 6–8, followed by “Dancing Across Time,” with guest guitarist Sharon Isbin, on Nov. 3–5. The performances include a pre-concert talk with the conductor. Weill Hall at Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Times vary, $24 and up. srsymphony.org

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Mill Valley Chamber Music Society In addition to the ever-popular outreach programs in Marin schools and the Marin Music Chest gala, the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society has presented its annual chamber concert series for 46 years. This season opens with a performance by the internationally renowned Zemlinsky Quartet on Oct. 14, followed by a concert featuring the ATOS Trio on Nov 4. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 5pm. $35, subscriptions available. 800.838.3006.

The Best of San Francisco Solo Series Known for his one-man shows, Brian Copeland presents the Bay Area’s most critically acclaimed, awardwinning and beloved solo shows for an exclusive run, starting with his own show, The Waiting Period, which explores depression from a deeply personal perspective. Oct. 14. Marin Center Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Tickets available as a series only. 415.473.6800.

National Bioneers Conference Learn about groundbreaking ideas and discuss building a blueprint for sustainable systems with other innovative environmental and sustainability visionaries. Notable speakers include acid-head author Michael Pollan, Google Earth director Rebecca Moore, #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, and others. Oct. 19–21. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. conference.bioneers.org.

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DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS TOUR featuring Gerald Albright, Rick Braun

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INTRODUCING Aubrey Logan

SUNDAY DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS

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Son Volt Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs!

MONDAY ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS

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The orchestra marks a new season of Masterworks concert performances with a program titled “Brilliant” that features renowned violinist Dylana Jenson performing works by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. Oct. 27–28. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Saturday, 8pm;

Sunday, 3pm. $25 and up; kids, $20 and up. 415.473.6800.

NOVEMBER Marin Homeless Aid The second-annual benefit concert to help alleviate homelessness in Marin County promises a fun-filled, musically packed evening with live performances from throwback tribute bands and North Bay favorites Fleetwood Mask and the Illeagles. Nov. 3. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 7pm. $20–$50. 415.473.6800.

Wine & Food Affair Nearly a hundred local wineries from the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys open their doors for another delicious extravaganza featuring two of the best things in the world. Wine samples are met with a special food pairing to go with the pours. Hosted by Wine Road, the event always sells out, so nab tickets as early as Aug. 29, when they go on sale. The affair commences Nov. 3–4. Various locations in Sonoma County. 11am–4pm. $30–$80. wineroad.com.

New Century Chamber Orchestra The 19-member string orchestra comprised of acclaimed Bay Area musicians kicks off its 2018–19 season with a guest appearance by British violinist Anthony Marwood as concertmaster in a program that features Dvorák’s beloved “Serenade for Strings,” and more, on Nov. 4 at Osher Marin JCC. Performances continue through May 2019. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 3pm. $29 and up, season subscriptions available. 415.392.4400.

Napa Valley Film Festival The North Bay’s top film-food-wine triumvirate of joy returns to Napa Valley with 120 films playing in four towns over the course of five days. Do the math: it’s awesome. Red-carpet screenings, sneak previews, industry panels, gala parties and appearances by A-list Hollywood types are only the beginning. The festival also boasts several culinary and winery events to satisfy any taste. Nov. 7–11. nvff.org.

Mill Valley Philharmonic With the retirement of founder Laurie Cohen in May, the Mill Valley Philharmonic features three prominent guest conductors for the 2018–19

Warren Miller Film Tour Warren Miller Entertainment releases its annual winter-sports film at the Mystic and the Marin Center. The 69th edition of the touring film series, “Face of Winter,” offers an inspiring celebration of wintertime sports, as the world’s best skiers and snowboarders cast shadows on the world’s biggest mountains. Nov. 17 at the Marin Center (10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael) and Nov. 23 at the Mystic Theatre (23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma). skinet.com.

Art & Exhibitions Marin Society of Artists A juried exhibition, “Coast to Coast,” brings work from around the country to Marin, as chosen by plein air painter Kay Carlson. Reception: Sept. 14. 1515 Third St., San Rafael. 5pm. 415.454.9561.

MarinMOCA A new solo exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Zio Ziegler, “The Fourth Wall” is inspired by his study of mythological, classical and contemporary themes and is filled with intricate patterns and vivid colors. Reception: Sept. 22. 500 Palm Drive, Novato. 5pm. 415.506.0137.

Gallery Route One The popular West Marin art gallery is currently packed with over a hundred wooden works of art in the annual “Box Show,” which features local artists utilizing a plain box for an original art piece that will be auctioned off in a closing party on Sept. 30. Next, graphic designer, monoprint and altered-book artist Dorothy Nissen, performance and visual artist Diana Marto and others come together for an exhibit that opens with a reception on Oct. 6. 11101 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1347.

ArtWorks Downtown Several Latino artists take issue with First Lady Melania’s recent fashion statement with a group show, “I Really Do Care, Don't You?” that highlights humanity in the face of

oppression. Reception: Oct. 12. 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 5pm. Free. 415.451.8119.

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season, all of whom are candidates for the artistic director position. First up, Paul Phillips leads the orchestra with guest flutist Carol Wincenc on Nov. 9–10. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. Free admission. 415.383.0930.

Clubs & Venues Sweetwater Music Hall Mill Valley’s historic venue continues its musical traditions with headlining performers and indie darlings all season. The Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band holds down the Nola vibe for a mini-residency, Aug. 30–Sept. 2. Continuing with the Nola rollers, Dr. John’s debut album Gris Gris gets a 50th anniversary party—with a guest list on hand to play the album, on Sept. 8. The third annual Sammy Hagar Family Acoustic Benefit for Mill Valley Schools gathers an allstar lineup on Sept. 11. John Oates performs on Sept. 27, minus Hall. And the venue hosts its own music festival this fall with the inaugural Sweetwater in the Sun, featuring Bob Weir, Steve Kimock, the Skiffle Players and many more on Sept. 23. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery Hard to pronounce and easy to love, Gun Bun winery makes the most of its outdoor space, redwood barn and wine cave to bring the best indie rock acts from today and yesterday. Bay Area singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm, best known for leading the rock band the Gramblers, performs a solo show in support of her latest album, To Ride You Gotta Fall, on Sept. 1. Synth-pop mainstays Future Islands gets the beat going on Sept. 14. Guitar god—and founding member of the Smiths—Johnny Marr plays a solo show on Sept. 28. Indie-rock veteran Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band return to Gun Bun on Oct. 7. Eclectic indie stars Ty Segall and White Fence share the show on Oct. 11. Swedish pop sensation Lykke Li gets a groove going on Oct. 18. 200 Denmark St., Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

Fenix The popular supper club and music venue packs in an eclectic schedule of musicians from near and far. Will Russ Jr. & the Force of Will Band salute Sam Cooke and the sound of Motown Sept. 1. Marin musical vets the Tazmanian Devils play an end of summer show Sept. 8. »14

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Guitar virtuoso Harvey Mandel, aka “the Snake,” deploys his distinct blues style Sept. 21. 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

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Mystic Theatre & Music Hall Petaluma’s historic venue and former movie house offers a lineup of headlining performers from across the musical spectrum. Santa Rosa rock ’n’ roll veteran John Courage leads his trio in a single-release show on Sept. 1. Iconic British psychedelic pop legends the Zombies perform Sept. 8. L.A. folk-rockers Dawes hit the stage on Oct. 4. Former New York City subway “Brasshouse” buskers (and now nationally touring trio) Too Many Zooz roll in on Oct. 9. Pioneering classic-rock outfit Y&T return to the Mystic Nov. 17–18. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.775.6048.

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West Marin’s favorite spot for live music is celebrating 20 years of barbecues and concerts on the lawn with a lineup that keeps things hot into the fall. The Sons of Champlin carry on their musical legacy Sept. 3. Singer-songwriter Shana Morrison joins Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! on Sept. 9. The Mad Hannans rock out with Junk Parlor on Sept. 16. Commander Cody and His Modern Day Airmen roll into the North Bay for a rare West Coast appearance Sept. 30. 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Terrapin Crossroads Founded by and often featuring Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh onstage, Terrapin features multitalented performers and nightly shows that jam out the positive vibes. Singer-songwriter Steve Poltz makes his Terrapin debut Sept. 7. Nashville star Langhorne Slim gets down to business Sept. 13. Holly Bowling, a classically trained pianist best known for transcribing the music of Phish and the Grateful Dead, offers an intimate solo show Sept. 23. Local luminary Melvin Seals celebrates his birthday with two nights of concerts featuring Melvin & JGB and the Rock Collection Sept. 28–29. Minneapolis based singer-songwriter Mason Jennings plays in support of his new album, Songs from When We Met, Oct. 19. 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 415.524.2773

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Sonoma State University’s worldclass music center, centered by the stunning Weill Hall, hosts another season of top-tier artists from around the world. Lyle Lovett brings his Large Band to perform on Sept. 8. Americana act Bumper Jacksons headline the Banjos & Bourbon benefit for music programs at the center on Sept. 15. R&B powerhouse Tower of Power celebrate their 50th anniversary, with special guest the Average White Band in concert on Sept. 22. Afro-Mexican outfit Las Cafeteras moves to the rhythm on Sept. 28. South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir returns to Rohnert Park on Oct. 12. And last but definitely not least, folk icon Joan Baez appears as part of her Fare Thee Well Tour on Nov. 11. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts The Burbank welcomes an array of veteran talent from the world of music and more this fall. Musicproducer extraordinaire T Bone Burnett takes audiences on a tour of his work and collaborations with musicians across all genres, in a special storytelling program on Sept. 9. Nineties rockers Gin Blossoms and Big Head Todd & the Monsters share the bill on Sept. 13. Singer-songwriter Norah Jones croons to the crowd on Sept. 20. Roots and country star Alison Krauss appears Oct. 6. Dance and pop superstar Paula Abdul returns to the stage in a new tour that stops in the North Bay on Nov. 7. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Uptown Theatre Napa’s Art Deco landmark welcomes musicians and comedians from all parts to the region, through the fall. Genre-defying rockers the Mavericks perform Sept. 12. Late-night TV host Craig Ferguson appears as part of his Hobo Fabulous tour Sept. 16. Guitar virtuoso Robben Ford lays down the blues on Sept. 22. Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and ’60s pop icons Ronnie Spector & the Ronettes throw it back to the good old days on Oct. 9. Filmmaker Kevin Smith, recently recovered from a heart attack, and Ralph Garman appear for a live recording of their podcast Hollywood Babble-On, rescheduled form earlier this year, on Nov. 16. Todd Rundgren gets characteristically unpredictable in concert, Nov. 18. 1350 Third St., Napa. 707.259.0123.

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Theater Main Stage West The Sebastopol theater house kicks off its fall season with a world premiere of the raucous comedy Savage Wealth, in which two brothers run into all sorts of obstacles trying to sell their Tahoe home, Aug. 31– Sept. 16. Then, David Lear directs the warm and humane drama The Night Alive, about two rundown individuals who try to make more of their lives together, Oct. 12–28. 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.823.0177.

Cinnabar Theater The revered Petaluma theater presents the infamous Kit Kat Klub in preWWII Germany, which serves as the backdrop to the blockbuster musical Cabaret, Aug. 31–Sept. 16. Then, director Taylor Korobow returns to Cinnabar to helm the deeply emotional story of The Great God Plan, Oct. 12–28. 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

Left Edge Theatre Continuing in the tradition of the longtime Santa Rosa company Actors’ Theatre, Left Edge presents a season of imaginative productions that push the envelope on a local level. British comedy hit The Naked Truth makes its U.S. premiere Sept. 7–30. Multiaward-winning comedy Hand to God, featuring a hand puppet possessed by the Devil, runs Oct. 19–Nov. 11. Unhand me, Satan! 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Novato Theater Company The community theater group, whose local roots date to 1919, break out the

2018–19 season with arguably the most celebrated American musical ever, A Chorus Line, Sept. 7–30. Then things take a turn for the confrontational in the tightly constructed couples’ comedy God of Carnage, running Oct. 26–Nov. 18. 5420 Nave Drive, Novato. 855.682.8491.

6th Street Playhouse Housed in the heart of Railroad Square in Santa Rosa—and right on the SMART line—the popular playhouse continues to engage the community with plays and musicals designed to delight and entertain. Classic Broadway musical Guys & Dolls rolls the dice and rocks the boat Sept. 14–Oct. 7. Everyone’s favorite orphan, Annie, sings about tomorrow, the sun and how it’s coming out, Nov. 23–Dec. 16. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

Marin Theatre Company MTC produces provocative and passionate works from the best playwrights of the 20th century and today. The season opens with the West Coast premiere of Oslo, about the true yet widely unknown story of a young Norwegian couple’s negotiations that led to the 1993 Oslo Accords. Sept. 27–Oct. 21. Playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon continue the story of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with the world premiere of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, Nov. 15–Dec. 9. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.

Ross Valley Players The players present a season packed with classic works, and open with two of the most beloved comedies in the history of theater. First, Shakespeare’s classic of mistaken identity, Twelfth Night, runs Sept. 28–Oct. 21. Then, Neil Simon’s sidesplittingly funny The Odd Couple runs Nov. 16–Dec. 16. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 415.456.9555.

College of Marin Performing Arts The school’s cultural intersection of dance, theater and art makes for truly inspired performances. This season, the college presents a unique tale of love and folklore from Bay Area playwright Marisela Treviño Orta, The River Bride, part of a series of fairy tales inspired by the Latino mythology that’s part of Orta’s heritage. Sept. 28–Oct. 14. College of Marin Studio Theater, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 415.457.8811. Y

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The Napa emporium of fine music offers close-up and personal performances by an array of musicians from genres that include blues, jazz, funk and soul. Chart-topping vocalist Brian McKnight offers three nights of musical harmony Sept. 27–29. Acclaimed jazz experimenter Rachel Eckroth plays an album-release show on Oct. 18. Songwriter-producers Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, who’ve worked with the likes of Celine Dion and Bruno Mars, step behind the mic for the first time as Louis York for a Halloween party Oct. 31. Comedy vet and actress Sandra Bernhard appears for two nights as part of her latest “Sandemonium” standup tour, Nov. 16– 17. 1030 Main St., Napa. 707.880.2300.

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THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A SELECTIVE GUIDE

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Ocean View Marin-based Estuary & Ocean Science Center partners with San Francisco–based International Ocean Film Festival to host the ‘Ocean Film Night’ season of public screenings that feature eye-opening films about the ocean and engaging discussions with experts. This weekend’s opening night screening includes two shorts. The adventurous Alice in Borneo’s Wonderland follows an aspiring teenage biologist studying sharks, and the conservationist documentary Patterns of the Ocean looks at efforts to save manta rays in Indonesia. See both and talk with Vicky Vasquez of the Pacific Shark Research Center on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Bay Conference Center, 3152 Paradise Drive, Tiburon. 6pm. $9. 415.338.3543.

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Electric Tribute One of the most controversial events in 20th century music history is when Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. The folk figure’s decision to amp it up polarized fans and reverberated throughout the folk and pop music communities, and today those reverberations continue with all-star tribute outfit Ghosts of Electricity, who perform the music of Dylan with a fully electrified sound. Made up of local favorites Stu Allen, Mark Karan, Mookie Siegel, Robin Sylvester and Greg Anton, the band performs Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24–25, at Terrapin Crossroads. 8pm. $25; $40 for both days. 415.524.2773.

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History Comes Alive A new live theater experience is coming to the vineyards of Sonoma Valley’s Buena Vista Winery this weekend with the Progressive History Dinner, which features an original three-act play performed throughout the winery’s campus. Written by local playwright George Webber, An Uneasy Future is set in the winery, circa 1852, and finds the famous Mexican bandit Joaquin Murrieta hiding out with General Vallejo and winery founder Count Agoston Haraszthy. Delicious food and wine pairs with each act in this movable feast, happening on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma. 6pm. $130. 800.926.1266.

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Hand It to Them One of the most renowned sleight-of-hand performers in the country, Patrick Martin is best known for his work on television programs like Masters of Illusion, where he effortlessly mixes magic and humor. This weekend, Martin brings his cards and his illusions to Marin for a new show, ‘Magic, Music & Mayhem,’ that finds him teaming with musical magician Carlos Reyes, billed as the “Sorcerer of Strings” for his dazzling violin and harp performances. This unique night of visual and aural wonder promises to entertain audiences of all ages on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $25. 415.383.9600. —Charlie Swanson

Mandolinist Chris Thile fronts atypical bluegrass band Punch Brothers in concert on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park. See Concerts, p24.

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Author Meredith Ochs on Aretha Franklin By Tom Gogola

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here’s something really magic about the fact that the King and the Queen left the building on the same day,” says author and veteran radio personality Meredith Ochs. She’s talking about Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, both of whom died on Aug. 16 (though 41 years apart). Ochs is the author of the upcoming Rock-and-Roll Woman: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers (Sterling), which profiles and/or interviews everyone from Sister Rosetta Tharpe (#1) to Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes (#50). Those fierce women are the bookends in Ochs’ labor of love, which she says was inspired, in part, by the scores of interviews and commentary pieces she’s done over the years for Sirius and National Public Radio. Tharpe is first on the list because, as Ochs says of the guitaristsinger from the 1930s–’40s, “You can make the argument that she invented rock. She sure did set the template for rock moves!” Ochs’ book is arranged chronologically, she says, and after Thorpe, she covers Big Mama Thornton, Wanda Jackson and then Aretha. The criteria for inclusion: they had to have some kind of impact or influence on rock and roll. Aretha? “Her influence is almost incalculable,” Ochs says. “She influenced everyone from Janis Joplin to Amy Winehouse” and beyond—Annie Lennox, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and countless others have all sipped from the slippers of the Queen of Soul. “Even someone like Christina Aguilera— she’s not in the book and she’s not a rock and roll woman—but you can put Aretha’s influence through to pop, rock, R&B and the blues.” Ochs lives in Hoboken and has been interviewing musicians and celebrities for decades; she recently left Sirius after a 12-year run at the online radio giant. She had tons of interviews in the can already and did some new ones that are exclusive to the book.

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“It also seemed strange to me,” she says, “that a lot of stuff was happening in entertainment with women, the pay gap in Hollywood, and while there are more women musicians, there’s not a lot of women played on the radio.” Since her death last week at age 76, Aretha’s been getting a lot of airplay on North Bay radio stations. Ochs didn’t interview Franklin expressly for the book, but recounts meeting and talking to her at a cancer benefit for a New Jersey healthcare provider in 2012 (Franklin died of pancreatic cancer). “She never talked about the fact that she had cancer,” says Ochs. “She never talked about her illness, but she did a lot of charitable work.”

Ochs says she brought a friend to the benefit concert, whose mother had died from breast cancer. “It was a very small, private event,” she says, as she recalls her encounter with the Queen of Soul. “She talked about why she was there—I didn’t officially interview her, it was more of a casual conversation.” And one she’ll never forget, says Ochs: “Being in her presence . . . it was just awesome,” she recalls. “There was, like, this golden glow about her.” ‘Rock-and-Roll Woman: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers,’ will be in bookstores Oct. 23. Pre-orders are now available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble online.

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en years of super-heroism, and the world hasn’t got any better. The Dark Knight (2008), the smartest and most intense of these power operas, is on Netflix, as well as returning for a 10th anniversary screening this week in IMAX. The Dark Knight always ought to be played on the biggest screen possible, and played loud, like a Led Zepplin song. Director Christopher Nolans’ skyscapes, the helicopter shots and views from the 200th floor, are IMAX at its best. More than once, this movie about symbols cautions that a masked vigilante is the wrong kind of hero for a city. The Joker isn’t wrong when he sizes Batman up as a creature beyond the extreme, just like himself. A decade later, Heath Ledger is still shocking in this horror-clown role. The smeared makeup based on Francis Bacon’s paintings doesn’t disguise that the grin he wears might have been cut into his cheeks—he’s still licking his

wounds as he lies about how he got his scars. His rudderless evil is summed up in Alfred’s anecdote about the Englishman’s commando days. The moral of the story: “Some men just want to watch the world burn.” Sensational dialogue, Kiplingworthy, but it’s also an old colonial talking. Even bin Laden didn’t want to see the whole world burn—just the Western side of it. Certainly, The Dark Knight gave fans what they wanted to see since they were children: Batman chasing the Joker. Its serious doubts about the use of extra-legal force is more than just liberal-hand wringing. It’s every moviegoers’ fantasy to see a sword unsheathed and taken to a Gordian knot. The quality in The Dark Knight is its insistence that a stroke of violence is absolutely the wrong way to solve an intractable puzzle. ‘The Dark Knight’ screens at the AMC Metreon 16, Aug. 25–29. 135 Fourth St., Ste. 3000, San Francisco. amctheatres.com.

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Friday, August 24–Thursday, August 30 Alpha (1:37) A young Ice Age–era hunter befriends and tames a lone wolf, kicking off several millennia of boy-and-his-dog stories. A.X.L. (1:38) A boy and his dog for the 21st century, as a lonesome kid bonds with a robot pooch created by the Pentagon to wage war. Bandstand (2:15) Catch the hit Broadway musical about a troupe of swingin’, dancin’ WWII vets making it big in the postwar U.S.A. BlacKkKlansman (2:15) Rollicking Spike Lee comedy tells the true story of a black Colorado cop who infiltrated the local chapter of the KKK; Topher Grace co-stars as David Duke. Blindspotting (1:35) Stylish and energetic human dramedy about two locals dealing with race, class and crime in a rapidly gentrifying Oakland. The Cakemaker (1:45) Acclaimed drama about the complex relationship between an Israeli widow and the German baker still yearning for her dead husband. Christopher Robin (1:44) When the fun-loving little boy of A. A. Milne’s stories grows up to be just another cranky adult, it’s up to Pooh, Eeyore and the rest of the gang to save his youthful spirit. Crazy Rich Asians (2:00) A provincial New Yorker heads to Shanghai with her boyfriend only to discover that the guy’s one of China’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelors. Deconstructing The Beatles: 1963 (1:20) Filmed multimedia lecture by musicologist Scott Freiman focuses on the birth of Beatlemania and the year the Fab Four met George Martin and spawned four No. 1 hit singles. Dog Days (1:52) Ensemble comedy about the dovetailing lives of assorted canines and their owners. Eighth Grade (1:34) Coming-of-age comedy focuses on a supposedly unremarkable 13-year-old girl as she navigates the fraught final week of middle school. Equalizer 2 (2:09) Denzel Washington’s back as the moody and mysterious righter of wrongs; Melissa Leo co-stars. Exhibition Onscreen: Vincent Van Gogh (1:30) Tour Amsterdam’s treasure-filled Van Gogh Museum and delve into the life and work of this brilliant, tormented artist. The Happytime Murders (1:31) Cheerfully foul-mouthed Roger Rabbit wannabe stars Melissa McCarthy as a private eye infiltrating L.A.’s sleazy puppet ghetto. Juliet, Naked (1:38) The Nick Hornby novel hits the big screen with Ethan Hawke as a reclusive rocker, Chris O’Dowd as his No. 1 fan and Rose Byrne as his longsuffering girlfriend. Leave No Trace (1:48) Poignant tale of a father and daughter’s idyllic life in the Oregon wilds and the encroaching urban Zeitgeist that threatens it. The Meg (1:54) This time Jason Statham takes on a prehistoric 75-foot shark that’s holding a crew of oceanographers hostage!

Memoir of War (2:07) Expressionist evocation of Marguerite Duras’ autobiographical novel about her resistance activities in Nazi-occupied Paris; Mélanie Thierry stars. Mile 22 (1:30) Mark Wahlberg as a deeply clandestine CIA spook on a mission to swipe the microfilm (or its modern equivalent) before the bad guys get their mitts on it. The Miseducation of Cameron Post (1:31) Sundance fave about three teenage misfits who bond at a strict gay-conversion therapy center. The Mystery of Picasso/Antonio Gaudi Double Feature (3:00) Henri-Georges Clouzot’s inventive and newly restored 1956 portrait of Picasso at work is paired with Hiroshi Teshigahara’s poetic 1984 tribute to the visionary Catalan architect. National Theatre London: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2:40) Direct from South Bank, it’s Simon Stephens’ gripping drama about an autistic teenager’s methodical quest for a mysterious dog-slayer. Papillon (1:57) Remake of the Steve McQueen adventure flick about a real-life safecracker who undertook a daring escape from Devil’s Island; Charlie Hunnam stars. Puzzle (1:43) Kelly Macdonald delivers a career-defining performance as a meek forty-something whose life is turned upside down by the beauty of jigsaw puzzles. Slender Man (1:45) The local legend of a tall, skinny serial killer inspires a group of teenagers to debunk the myth—then one of them goes missing. Sorry to Bother You (1:45) Boots Riley absurdist fantasy satire about an Oakland telemarketer striving his way through a netherworld of big-tech billionaires and anti-Zeitgeist revolutionaries. South Pacific (2:47) The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic about sailors and nurses dealing with love, death and their own prejudices on a remote island during WWII. Stop Making Sense (1:36) Classic concert flick captures David Byrne and the Talking Heads rocking their new wave avant-funk hits at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in 1983; Jonathan Demme directs. The Spy Who Dumped Me (1:57) Action comedy stars Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon as two innocents thrust into international intrigue by a connected ex; Gillian Anderson co-stars. West Side Story (2:31) New York street gangs take on Romeo and Juliet in a Sondheim-Robbins-Bernstein musical extravaganza featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno and some totally awesome mambo.

Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Rowland: FriSun 10, 12:30, 3, 8, 10:30; 3D showtime at 5:30 Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Lark: Wed 6:30 • Bandstand (Not Rated) BlacKkKlansman (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:40, 7, 9:50; Sun-Wed 12:40, 3:40, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:10, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10; Sun-Thu 10:10, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10 Rowland: Fri-Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7:10, 10:20 Sequoia: Fri 3:50, 6:50, 9:50; Sat 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50; Sun 12:50, 3:50, 6:50; Mon-Wed 3:50, 6:50; Thu 3:50 Blindspotting (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15; Sun-Tue, Thu 10:35, 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55; Wed 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55 The Cakemaker (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 5:45; Sat-Sun 1:15, 5:45 Christopher Robin (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15; Sun-Wed 12:45, 3:30, 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 10 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; Sat 12:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15; Sun 12:30, 3:45, 6:30; Mon-Wed 3:45, 6:30 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:40, 1:10, 3:50, 7:20, 9:50 Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:50; Sun-Wed 1, 4, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30; Sat-Sun 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 6:45, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 7, 9:35; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 7, 9:35; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 7; Mon-Wed 3:45, 7 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:10, 1, 4, 7:30, 10:20 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7:25, 10:10; Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 10:10; Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:25; Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:25; Thu 4:20 Deconstructing The Beatles: 1963 (Not Rated) Rafael: Sun 1 Dog Days (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:25, 4:15 Eighth Grade (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Sun-Wed 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15 Lark: Fri 7; Sat 10:45am; Mon 2:50; Tue 12:20; Wed 9:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05; Sun, Wed 10:25am; Mon, Thu 10:25, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45; Tue 10:25, 5:25, 7:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:10, 10:30 • Equalizer 2 (R) • Exhibition Onscreen: Vincent Van Gogh (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 The Gardener (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 10:15am; Mon 7; Tue 10:20am Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Rowland: Fri• The Happytime Murders (R) Sun 10, 10:30, 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:40 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:25, 5, 7:35, 10:10 Incredibles 2 (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:25, 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:20, 1:55, 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sun-Thu 11:20, • Juliet, Naked (R) 1:55, 4:30, 7 Leave No Trace (PG) Lark: Fri 2:40; Mon 4:40, 8:50; Tue 2:15; Thu 10:20am Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 3:50, 6:50, 9:30; Sun-Wed 3:50, 6:50 Lark: Fri 12:15; Sat 7; Sun 5; Mon 10:20am; Tue 6:45; Wed 2 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:10; Sat-Sun 11, 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 5:10, 7:50 The Meg (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:40; Sat-Sun 11:10, 1:50, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:20, 7; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 4:10, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:40 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 5:30, 8:15; Sat 12, 2:45, 5:30, 8:15; Sun • Memoir of War (Not Rated) 2:45, 5:30, 8:15 Mile 22 (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:35; Sat-Sun 11:30, 2, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Sun 10:20, 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10 The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 3:45, 8:30; Mon-Thu 8:30 Mission: Impossible—Fallout (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 3:25, 6:40, 9:55; Sun-Wed 12, 3:25, 6:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:25 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:45, 9:45; Sat 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:45; Sun 12:15, 3:30, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Sun 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10 The Mystery of Picasso/Antonio Gaudi Double Feature (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 7:30; Thu 12:30 • National Theatre London: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; Sun-Thu 10:20, • Papillon (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 Puzzle (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:50, 4:50, 9:55; Sun-Thu 11:50, 4:50 RBG (PG) Rafael: Fri-Sat 4, 8; Sun-Wed 8 Slender Man (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:50, 5:20, 8, 10:35

Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) • Sorry to Bother You (R) The Spy Who Dumped Me (R) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PG-13)

Lark: Sat 4:15; Tue 9; Wed 11:15 Lark: Fri 9; Sat 9:15; Sun 10:30am; Mon 12:40; Tue 4:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:05, 9:55 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Wed 6; Sat 2, 6; Sun noon

Because there were too many movies playing this week to list, we have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm. CinéArts Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-1190 Century Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1251 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 898-3385

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West Marin lights up with Shakespeare this weekend and next.

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Shrew’d Move Bard classic onstage in untamed Inverness By Howard Dillon

est Marin is full of beautiful surprises—and one of the richest is the upcoming production of Shakespeare’s proto-feminist comedy Taming of the Shrew, a play known for its inexplicable about-face toward the end when the fierce and independent female lead, Katherina, suddenly decides to go along with the assigned role of submissive wife. Hosted by Inverness’ St. Columba Episcopal Church in its restored 1920s amphitheater, Sharon Drake and friends present the Shrew, led by real-life married couple Katie Jay and Stephen Horvat. A group of local friends give only five performances in this natural setting, with real swallows sweeping above, crows cawing in the surrounding trees and the possibility of fog settling in. Bring warm clothes, and camping chairs for comfort. Echoes of the Belle Époque sound faintly offstage—St. Columba’s started as the western retreat of the very wealthy Fricke family of New York City in the early 1900s (perhaps the chapel was created for a family wedding?). The natural amphitheater below was restored in recent years and provides one of the best settings for Shakespeare available anywhere.

The cast also includes perhaps the best comedic talent in the bay area since Robin Williams’ demise: Jeff Hoyle, expat Brit and self-described graduate of the Hoyle School of Overacting, an actor with many years of mainstream Bay Area theater under his belt. Hoyle is currently working on another solo piece at the Marsh Theater in San Francisco called Lear’s Shadow. Director (and co-star) Stephen Horvat pulls detailed funny bits from his talented cast, including arrests by Lilliputian police, played by kids. Horvat also plays the sexist, blustering Petruchio, a variant of his regular onstage personae as lead singer of the satiric country-and-western band the Haggards, world-famous in West Marin for their raunchy, upbeat gigs. This is a swirling, all-ages family show full of beautiful women, handsome men and smart children; it’s not a company production, but a labor of love by a group of friends. Howard Dillon is an Irish actor based in Bolinas. ‘Taming of the Shrew’ runs Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25–26, and Saturday–Monday, Sept. 1–3, at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 12835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness. All shows, 4pm. $25. invernessshakespeare. brownpapertickets.com.

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On Trial Spreckels alum pens play about legendary abolitionist BY HARRY DUKE

John Brown is the vehicle for Gene Abravaya’s examination of justice.

o, what’s former Spreckels Performing Arts Center manager Gene Abravaya been doing since his retirement to the Arizona desert? “I’ve been enjoying my retirement and developing style and techniques for abstract sculptures,” he says. “Oh, and I’ve been working on a new play.” That play, The Trial of John Brown, will have a one-time staged reading at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center on Aug. 25. In 1859, John Brown, an ardent abolitionist and fanatically religious man, led his followers into Harpers Ferry, Va. His objective: to confiscate weapons, sweep across the Southern United States, and free every black slave he encountered. He was met with heavy resistance. After a three-day battle, Brown was finally

captured. The trial that followed brought the issue of slavery to the attention of the nation and the entire world. What piqued Abravaya’s interest in this moment in American history? “I’ve always been fascinated with it ever since seeing Raymond Massey’s portrayal in a 1940 Errol Flynn film, Santa Fe Trail,” Abravaya says. “Although the character was somewhat distorted and superficial, there was much about John Brown’s personality that rang true. Reading more about the actual raid and subsequent trial captivated me.” Why Spreckels and not a theater in Tucson? “I brought the play up here because I’ve been involved in this acting community for years,” Abravaya says. “I knew I would find the people I need up here to give life to the play and to help me see what legitimately works in the play and what still needs work.” Cast members include Heather Buck, Dixon Phillips, Chris Ginesi, Sarah Wintermeyer, Mary Gannon Graham, Sean O’Brien, Tim Setzer, Michael Ross, Chris Schloemp, William B. Thompson, Sheri Lee Miller, Zane Walters, ScharyPearl Fugitt and Nate Mercier. The project, Abravaya says, is more than about just writing a play. “I want to illustrate that the injustices of the past are still with us, influencing the course of our lives. If I manage to agitate someone enough to become an agitator or an activist, I will have succeeded and maybe have contributed something of value to what might be the most important issue of our time.” ‘The Trial of John Brown’ will be performed Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7:30pm at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. Seating is limited. Admission is free.

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Tap Room sandos ooze with love.

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Park Market gets an upgrade By Tanya Henry

ven if chef Ed Vigil is no longer making his famous West Marin Reuben at the Inverness Park Market (say it isn’t so, Ed!), the food at the store’s adjoining Tap Room still richly warrants a visit to the West Marin tiny-town located astride Tomales Bay. For 35 years, Perry’s Inverness Park Market was a fixture in the community. In 2015, owner Dan Thompson dropped Perry’s from the name and morphed the store into an inviting, well-stocked market. The adjoining space, which has been through multiple incarnations, is now the Tap Room, and offers customers the opportunity to sit down and enjoy lunch or dinner (and breakfast on the weekends) in a cozy space with seating for about 20 inside and a handful more outdoors. When a humble melt arrives with a steaming hot medley of mushrooms, onions and melted Point Reyes Farmstead Toma cheese oozing between slices of toasted Brickmaiden bread slathered with housemade pesto, I realize this is not your run-of-the-mill deli counter. The Heart’s Desire, grilled tri-tip on toasted ciabatta with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, bacon and spicy

barbecue sauce, literally drips with delicious flavors. Brews on tap are rotated on a regular basis, and on any given day five to six options are available. An unfiltered Hazy Little Thing IPA from Sierra Nevada works well with any and all sandwiches. Iron Springs Brewery and Lagunitas offerings are frequently in rotation, and wines from Bolinasbased Thackrey & Company can also be found on the hyperlocal menu. Paper straws, compostable plates and utensils, and a note on the menu indicating that water is only offered if requested supports the restaurant’s commitment to sustainable practices. Local artwork is prominently featured on the restaurant’s walls. There is a lot of talk about supporting local farms and businesses, yet many of us fall short. The Inverness Park Market’s Tap Room is firing on all cylinders with its top-notch food, locally sourced ingredients and mindful, green practices. If you are looking for an opportunity to walk the talk, Tap Room is it. Tap Room at the Inverness Park Market, 12301 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness. 415.663.1491. invernessparkmarket.com.

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Sundial CALENDAR Concerts MARIN Magic, Music & Mayhem Celebrated illusionist and comedian Patrick Martin and world-renowned harpist and violinist Carlos Reyes deliver an exciting evening of entertainment. Aug 25, 8pm. $25. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. Marin Women in Jazz Evening of enchanting music from local stars Deborah Winters and Daria benefits Marin Cultural Association. Aug 25, 8pm. $35-$40. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800. Tim Bluhm Co-founder and frontman of the Mother Hips sits down for an intimate solo performance. Aug 26, 8pm. $30-$35. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

SONOMA Northern Lights Annual fundraiser for a cappella choral ensemble Cantiamo Sonoma features songs by composers from the northernmost area of the earth. Aug 26, 6pm. $50-$75. St Seraphim Orthodox Church, 90 Mountain View Ave, Santa Rosa. cantiamosonoma.org. Punch Brothers Led by superstar mandolinist Chris Thile, the band has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative groups in acoustic music. Aug 23, 7:30pm. $25 and up. Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040. Sonoma County Super Jam Over a dozen vocalists and musicians from local bands like French Oak, the Musers, Solid Air and THUGZ come together for a massive outdoor concert. Aug 23, 6pm. Free. KRSH, 3565 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.588.0707.

Clubs & Venues MARIN Fenix Aug 23, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue with Derek Evans. Aug 24, Nzuri Soul Band. Aug 25, Chick Jagger. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600. Gabrielson Park Aug 24, 6:30pm, Eugene Huggins and friends. Anchor St, Sausalito. 415.289.4152. George’s Nightclub Aug 24, Syphy. Aug 25, DJ Level. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262. HopMonk Novato Aug 24, Notorious. Aug 26, Joe Pug and Sunny War. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Aug 22, Scott Guberman Band. Aug 29, Dusty Green Bones Band. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005. Lighthouse Bar & Grill Aug 25, the 7th Sons. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley. 415.381.4400. Marin Country Mart Aug 24, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Kristin Strom. Aug 26, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Joshua Smith. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700. Mill Valley Depot Plaza Aug 26, 3pm, Michael LaMacchia’s New Music Foundation and Sarah Herzog & the Machiavelvets. 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370. 19 Broadway Nightclub Aug 23, Mot & the Ship of Fools. Aug 24, the Fabulous BioTones. Aug 25, Void Where Prohibited. Aug 26, Miracle Mule. Aug 28, Eddie Neon blues jam. Aug 29, the Well Known Strangers. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091. No Name Bar Aug 22, Post Age. Aug 23, Jazzitude. Aug 24, Michael Aragon Quartet. Aug 25, Darryl Rowe. Aug 26, Timothy O & Co. Aug 27, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392. Oak Plaza at Northgate Aug 24, 6pm, Pop Fiction. 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 415.479.5955.

Sausalito Seahorse Aug 24, Bait and Switch Blues Band with Carrie Souza. Aug 25, Avance with Karl Perazza. Aug 26, 4pm, Edgardo y Candela with DJ Jose Ruiz. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Aug 23, Tommy Alexander. Aug 24, Johnzo West. Aug 25, RKS. Aug 26, the Knast. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311. Station House Cafe Aug 26, 5pm, Paul Knight and friends. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515. Sweetwater Music Hall Aug 23, Mark Mackay with Matt Jaffe. Aug 24, Black Uhuru. Aug 25, Tainted Love. Aug 28, Koolerator with Barry Sless. Aug 29, Gene Evaro Jr. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Terrapin Crossroads Aug 22, Steve Pile and friends. Aug 23, Casual Coalition. Aug 24-25, Ghosts of Electricity. Aug 26, Midnight North. Aug 27, Grateful Monday with Scott Law and friends. Aug 28, Los Colognes. Aug 29, OMEN. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773. Throckmorton Theatre Aug 26, 5pm, pro showcase with Kimrea and friends. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. Town Center Corte Madera Aug 26, 12pm, Uneven Pavement. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.924.2961.

Rhythm Drivers. 229 Water St N, Petaluma. 707.981.8330. Cellars of Sonoma Aug 24, 4pm, John Pita. Aug 26, 2pm, Greg Yoder. 20 Matheson Ave, Healdsburg. 707.578.1826. Chroma Gallery Aug 25, 4pm, concert in the garden with the Bear Bones Band. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. Clos du Bois Aug 25, 3pm, Fleetwood Mask. 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville. 707.857.1651. Cloverdale Plaza Aug 24, 6:30pm, Friday Night Live at the Plaza with Locos por Juana. 122 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. 707.894.4410. Flamingo Lounge Aug 24, Rock & Roll Rhythm Review. Aug 25, UB707. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530. Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge Aug 25, Buck Thrifty. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville. 707.814.0036. Healdsburg Plaza Aug 28, 5pm, Petty Theft. 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.3301. Hood Mansion Lawn Aug 24, 5:30pm, Funky Fridays with Soulshine. 389 Casa Manana Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.833.6288. funkyfridays.info. HopMonk Sebastopol Aug 23, Yak Attack and Desert Rhythm Project. Aug 24, Marshall House Project. Aug 25, Sambada. Aug 26, Ghosts of Electricity. Aug 27, DJ Kobie. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

Osteria Divino Aug 22, Jonathan Poretz. Aug 23, Eric Markowitz Trio. Aug 24, Barrio Manouche. Aug 25, Walter Earl Trio. Aug 26, Parker Grant Trio. Aug 28, Adam Shulman Duo. Aug 29, Ian McArdle Trio. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Travis Marina Bar & Grill Aug 25, the Spirits of Turpentine. 1679 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito. 415.332.2319.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 22, Lorin Rowan. Aug 23, the Buzz. Aug 28, Blonde Sided. Aug 29, Kathryn Kanaya. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

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HopMonk Sonoma Aug 24, Erica Sunshine Lee. Aug 25, Matt Jaffe. Aug 26, Frankie Bourne. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

A’Roma Roasters Aug 24, Dawn & Tony. Aug 25, Chris Lods. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765.

Hotel Healdsburg Aug 25, Stephanie Ozer Trio. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.

Aqus Cafe Aug 23, Chime Travelers. Aug 24, the Rivertown Trio. Aug 25, the Rains. Aug 26, 2pm, Mike Spinrad. 189 H St, Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

Hudson Street Wineries Aug 24, 5pm, Old Roma Stations presents wine & song with JP Soden. 428 Hudson St, Healdsburg. 707.433.2364.

Papermill Creek Saloon Aug 23, OMEN. Aug 24, Highway One with Kevin Meade. Aug 25, Michael Saliani Band. Aug 26, 5pm, Howie’s Persuasion. Aug 27, Darren Nelson and friends. Aug 28, Agents of Change. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235. Peri’s Silver Dollar Aug 23, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Aug 24, Highway Poets. Aug 25, Lumanation. Aug 26, Nightcap Blues Band. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910. Piccolo Pavilion Aug 26, 5pm, Danny Click & the Heck Yeahs. Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160. Rancho Nicasio Aug 24, Todos Santos. Aug 25, LoWatters. Aug 26, Petty Theft. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219. Sausalito Cruising Club Aug 27, Blue Monday Jam Session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. 415.332.9922.

Trek Winery Aug 25, the Upbeats. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

Art Museum of Sonoma County Aug 26, Dirty Cello and Foxes in the Henhouse. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500. The Big Easy Aug 22, Wednesday Night Big Band. Aug 24, Ghost of California and the Happys. Aug 25, Columbia Livia and Pelpex. Aug 26, Brotherly Mud. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.7163.

Ives Park Aug 29, 5pm, “Peacetown” with Tom Rigney & Flambeau and Mr Music & the Love Choir. Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. peacetown.org. Lagunitas Amphitheaterette Aug 28, King Tuff. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

BR Cohn Winery Aug 26, 2pm, Dustin Saylor. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen. 707.938.4064.

Lagunitas Tap Room Aug 22, Misner & Smith. Aug 23, Dirty Red Barn. Aug 24, California Sons. Aug 25, Rhythm Drivers. Aug 26, Roy Book Binder. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Brewsters Beer Garden Aug 23, Bloomfield Bluegrass Band. Aug 24, Luvplanet. Aug 25, 2 and 6pm, Band of Friends and Mojo Messengers. Aug 26, 3pm,

Last Record Store Aug 25, 2pm, Dark Bright album release show. 1899-A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.. 707.525.1963.

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Local Barrel Aug 25, Electric Funeral. 490 Mendocino Ave #104, Santa Rosa. 707.890.5433. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Aug 24, Mariachi Voces de Jalisco and the LBC Mariachi Ensemble. Free. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Redwood Cafe Aug 23, La Agencia. Aug 24, Levi Lloyd. Aug 25, John Allaire and Julia Harrell. Aug 26, old time fiddle and Irish jam session. Aug 27, Pato Banton & the Now Generation. Aug 28, pop-up jazz jam with Debra Anderson. Aug 29, Jamie & Mel. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Main Street Bistro Aug 23, Susan Sutton. Aug 24, Wild Janie Roberts. Aug 25, Levi Lloyd Blues Band. Aug 26, Tumbleweed Soul. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill Aug 24, the Grain and Timothy O’Neil Band. Aug 25, Sonoma Sound Syndicate. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

Mc T’s Bullpen Aug 24, DJ MGB. Aug 25, Trim. 16246 First St, Guerneville. 707.869.3377. Montgomery Village Shopping Center Aug 23, 5:30pm, Hip Service. Aug 25, California Beach Boys. Aug 26, 1pm, Nicolas Bearde. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3844. Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room Aug 25, 5:30pm, Trotta, Walters & Lewis. 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.933.9305. Mystic Theatre & Music Hall Aug 25, Thrive with Iriefuse and Clear Conscience. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.775.6048. Ray’s Deli & Tavern Aug 24, Mike Saliani. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9492. Red Brick Aug 23, Pamela Rose. Aug 24, Rivertown Skifflers. Aug 25, Dirty Red Barn. Aug 26, Acrosonics. 101 Second St, Petaluma. 707.765.4567.

Rio Nido Roadhouse Aug 25, Riverfest with Garageland Rodeo. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821. Rodney Strong Vineyards Aug 26, 5pm, the Temptations and the Four Tops. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg. 707.431.1533. Sebastopol Community Center Annex Aug 24, Rita Hosking Trio. 425 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511. Sonoma Speakeasy Aug 22, the Acrosonics. Aug 23, Andrew Emer and Dan Martin. Aug 24, Solid Air. Aug 25, Magic featuring Willie Adams and Sona Lafaro. Aug 26, Sonoma blues jam. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364. The Star Aug 24, Hype It Up with DJ Konnex. Aug 26, Fog Holler. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.634.6390. Taft Street Winery Aug 26, 2pm, Greg Abel and Doug Jayne. 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol. 707.823.2049. Twin Oaks Roadhouse Aug 22, the Country Lips. Aug 23, Levi’s Workshop. Aug 24, Blue Radio. Aug 25,

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Lee Vandeveer Band. Aug 26, backyard BBQ with Buck Thrifty. Aug 27, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118. Viansa Winery Aug 25, 11am, Charged Particles. Aug 26, 11am, Jay Messer. 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.935.4700. Whiskey Tip Aug 24, Neverending ‘80s Dance Party. Aug 25, the Leaders with Hellbender and Immortallica. Aug 26, 1pm, classic car and rock show. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535. Windsor Town Green Aug 23, 6pm, the Dawn Rose Band. 701 McClelland Dr, Windsor. townofwindsor.com.

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Rock Hill Gallery Aug 26-Oct 10, “Homage to Andrew Wyeth,” Marin County Watercolor Society’s group show recognizes Wyeth’s skill, his use of local scenes and his choice of colors. Reception, Aug 26 at noon. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon.

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Calabi Gallery Aug 25-Oct 6, “Alejandro Salazar Solo Exhibit,” born and raised in Colima, Mexico, Salazar lives and paints in the North Bay. Reception, Aug 25 at 4pm. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Galleries

Galleries MARIN Alemany Library Gallery Through Sep 15, “Remythologizing Filipino Archetypes,” group exhibit examines the culture of the Philippines. Reception, Aug 30 at 5pm. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3251. Art Works Downtown Through Sep 8, “Through A Bird’s Eye,” collection of works by Molly Brown displays in the Underground gallery, with “Saving Second Base” showing artistically decorated bras in the Founders’ gallery and Bolinas School of Botanical Art students showing in the Donors’ gallery. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119. Book Passage Through Nov 30, “Tom Killion Residency,” acclaimed Marin artist returns to Book Passage’s gallery for a year-long exhibition of his original prints and handcrafted books. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. Daily, 9am to 9pm. 415.927.0960. Corte Madera Library Through Sep 13, “Birds & Farm Friends,” exhibit of pastel landscape works by local artist Donna Solin. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444. Gallery Route One Through Sep 30, “Box Show,” annual fundraising show features 150 boxes turned into works of art by professional and amatuer artists alike. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347. Headlands Center for the Arts Through Aug 23, “Gala Porras-Kim: Trials in Ancient Technologies,”Los Angeles-based artist investigates ancient methodologies of decay and documentation. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. Sun-Fri, noon to 4. 415.331.2787. The Image Flow Through Sep 7,“Process Photography Exhibition,” juried exhibition features 37 artists working with a wide variety of historical and analog photographic printing processes. 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569. Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 20, “Human...Nature: A Guy Colwell Retrospect,” exhibition spans the artist’s figurative social surrealism from the 1970s to current day. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Tom Killion’s breathtaking prints of Marin vistas show through November at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Robert Allen Fine Art Through Sep 28, “Donaldson, Findlay, Maxon,” group exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings on canvas features Amy Donaldson, Beatrice Findlay and John Maxon. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Blasted Art Gallery Through Aug 31, “Chris Beards & Bill Shelley Exhibit,” co-founders of Blasted Art Gallery show their latest mixed-media sculptures and works on paper respectively. Art Alley, South A St, Santa Rosa. Saturday-Sunday, 11am to 2pm, and by appointment. 707.888.1026.

Throckmorton Theatre Through Aug 31, “Revelations,” sparked by current events, Marie Bergstedt’s latest works display in the Throckmorton main gallery, with Braeda Horan’s “The Beauty That Surrounds Us” showing in the crescendo gallery. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Charles M Schulz Museum Through Sep 16, “My Favorite Peanuts: Reflections of Family & Friends,” learn how those close to Charles Schulz relate to their favorite “Peanuts” stories, and how the stories are reflections of their own lives. Through Jan 27, “Working Dogs,” new exhibition celebrates four-legged heroes as Charles Schulz portrayed them in “Peanuts.” 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Aug 30, “Celebrating Life,” featuring works by members of Marin Society of Artists. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon. Toby’s Gallery Through Aug 31, “FAULTline,” some of California’s best and brightest artists will be on display. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Aug 23, “Bay Area Women Artists,” tenth annual show is juried by Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

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Osher Marin JCC Through Aug 24, “BaMakom (In Place),” photo art exhibit by Nino Herman documents the face of Israel for over 40 years. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Sep 23, “Time & Place,” four artists examine natural and built environments, human impact, and how a place changes over time. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

Fulton Crossing Through Aug 31, “Eclectic Visions in Color,” artist Taunee Callahan works are as diverse as her inspirations. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. SatSun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305. Hammerfriar Gallery Through Aug 25, “13 Years,” Hammerfriar celebrates its first 13 years with a retrospective featuring 41 artists. This is the final show curated by retiring gallery founder Jill Plamann. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600. Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Sep 3, “Intertwined (Fiber from

One Extreme to the Other),” national exhibit celebrates fiber works from woven baskets to abstract sculptures. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970. History Museum of Sonoma County Through Sep 16, “Lost Santa Rosa,” exhibit explores the changing face of Santa Rosa during the city’s 150-year anniversary. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Aug 29, “Microcosms,” Lucy Martin’s botanical paintings zoom in on the mysterious beauty of mushrooms and lichens found in forests. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Paul Mahder Gallery Through Aug 31, “Of Water & Sand,” new charcoal and oil paintings by Carlos Gomez Mojica imagines what would happen if all humans essentially looked the same. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.473.9150. Redwood Cafe Through Sep 11, “Adventures in Art,” see acrylics and watercolors from featured artists Deb Breton, Sarah Hessinger and Chelsea Weisel. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Open daily. 707.795.7868. Riverfront Art Gallery Through Sep 3, “Anything Goes!,” featuring

Santa Rosa Arts Center Through Sep 22,“The Controlled Accident,” several abstract works express intuitive and harmonious relationships between artist and the medium. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. santarosaartscenter.org. Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Sep 9, “Green,” exhibition filled with different interpretations of the word green shows in the main gallery, with “Nature’s Will” by Robin Dintiman in gallery II and “Color Beyond Profusion” by Jill Keller-Peters and Nishi Marcus in gallery III. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797. Sebastopol Gallery Through Sep 29, “New Landscape Paintings,” featured artist James Reynolds paints in pastels, acrylics and oils. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Sep 16, “Private Landscapes & Public Territories,” works by Amalia Mesa-Bains focus on place and memory through botanical prints, mapping images, landscape shadow boxes, altars, folding books and installations. R551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA. Upstairs Art Gallery Through Sep 2, “Vistas & Vines,” Sonoma County artist Laura Roney returns from the ashes with new paintings after losing all in October fires. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9. 707.431.4214.

Comedy Colin Jost “Saturday Night Live” writer and co-anchor of the show’s ‘Weekend Update’ comes to Napa for a night of standup. Aug 23, 8pm. $55-$85. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

28, 7pm, Santa Rosa Kizomba night. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa 707.545.8530. The Laugh Cellar Fri, Aug 24, 7pm, Dance Wine Country, LGBTQ and friends dance party features guest DJs. $12. 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa 707.843.3824. Marin Ballet Sun, Aug 26, 4:30pm, Sevillana Dance Series, learn the festive Spanish folk dance. $34, andrealacanela.webs.com. 100 Elm St, San Rafael.

Events Antiques & Arts Fair Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society gathers several local vendors and artists to show off their treasures. Aug 26, 9am. Free. Healdsburg Plaza, 217 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.431.3301. Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival Twenty-fourth annual event features three stages of entertainment, diverse regional and national artists, wine and microbrew tasting and top quality seafood. Aug 25-26, 10am. $8-$30. Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. bodegaseafoodfestival.com. Circus Vargas Flying trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, contortionists and more set sail in a new swashbuckling production, “Dreaming of Pirates,” that is fun for all ages. Aug 23-27. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. circusvargas.com. Come to Know the Poets Meet poets like Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Clare Morris, listen to music by Molly Axtman Joey Lent and enjoy homemade munchies before a reading under the redwoods. Aug 25, 3pm. $15. Anderson Hall, 5240 Bohemian Hwy, Camp Meeker. 707.874.9246.

Red & White Ball Wear your reds and whites and delight in live music from Valley Vibes Orchestra and David Martin’s House Party band, live auction, clambake, local wine and more in a fundraiser for Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Aug 25, 5pm. $40 and up. Sonoma Plaza, First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.1090. Redwood Empire Bonsai Society Show Annual show turns 35 and features bonsai demonstrations, sales, vendors and more. Aug 25-26, 10am. Free admission. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. rebsbonsai.org. Roller Derby Rohnert Park’s Resurrection Roller Girls host Loco City Derby Girls in a action-packed bout on wheels. Aug 25, 7pm. $5-$12. Cal Skate, 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park. Russian River Car Show Annual event features autos from 1973 and older on display, with a pancake breakfast, raffle, and other family fun. Aug 25, 8am. Free admission. Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio. 707.865.9956. Santa Rosa Marathon Festive half and full marathon through downtown Santa Rosa is perfect for walkers, beginners and competitive runners. Aug 26. Julliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. santarosamarathon.com. The Yoga of Drumming Four-part drumming series makes rhythmic connections to deeper state of mind. Aug 25, 7pm. $120. Community Accupuncture Marin. 7075 Redwood Blvd, Ste H, Novato. 415.250.4009.

Beginner’s Birding Slow guided walk lets you observe all the birds in the area. Pre-registration required. Aug 29, 8am. donations welcome. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.

Dan St Paul Comedy comes to Trek Wine with the veteran standup headliner and an amatuer showcase. Aug 24, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. marincomedyshow.com.

John Carney Magic Show See one of the finest sleight-of-hand performers in the world blend mind-blowing magic and wit in a show for ages 8 and up. Aug 25, 7:30pm. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

Birding at Bolinas Lagoon Look for several species of shorebirds at several spots. Aug 26, 10am. Free. Bolinas Lagoon, Bob Stewart trailhead on OlemaBolinas Rd, Bolinas. marincountyparks.org.

Kevin Camia Standup comedian will soon be seen on TBS comedy series “The Dress Up Gang.” Aug 25, 7pm. $28. The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.843.3824.

Pacific Islander Festival Eighth annual event offers Polynesian artifacts, merchandise, clothing and special food items from all over the South Pacific. Aug 25, 11am. Free. Rohnert Park City Center Plaza, 475 City Center Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.242.1828.

Creekside Nature Hike & Full Moon Hike at Sugarloaf Learn about the life of Sonoma Creek in a morning walk or explore the park after dark Aug 25, 10am and 6:30pm. $10 for full moon hike. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.

Park Village Community Yard Sale Check out a multi-family, multi-home yard sale hosted by West County Services. Aug 25, 8am. Park Village, 6665 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Full-Moon Exploration of Irwin Creek Evening adventure includes a picnic dinner and 2-mile walk. Pre-registration required. Aug 26, 5:30pm. Free. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Dance Aqus Cafe Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Introduction to Flamenco. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060. Flamingo Lounge Aug 26, 7pm, Santa Rosa Salsa night. Aug

Petaluma Progressive Festival San Francisco Mime Troupe presents a new production, “Seeing Red: A TimeTraveling Musical,” with keynote speakers and over 50 grassroots organizations on hand. Aug 26, 12pm. Free. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard and D Sreet, Petaluma. progressivefestival.org.

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Field Trips

Healdsburg Art After Dark Event series on the plaza is filled with visual art vendors and various live performances. Fri, Aug 24, 6pm. Free. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1970.

Tuesday Night Live See standup stars Shawn Pelofsky-Oliveira, Bobby Tessel, Milt Abel and others. Aug 28, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Tule Elk at Pierce Point Ranch Learn about and observe the large colony of tule elk in Tomales Bay in a special outing. Aug 23, 10am. Pt Reyes National Seashore, Pierce Ranch parking area, Pierce Point Road, Olema. marincountyparks.org.

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Albatross Visually and emotionally powerful look at the giant bird steps outside the norms of environmental and documentary films. Pre-registration required. Aug 23, 7pm. donations welcome. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Art & Architecture in Cinema Art film “Van Gogh: A New Way of Seeing” shows the artist’s iconic works like never before and interviews with curators at the Van Gogh Museum. Aug 26, 1pm. $10-$18. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111. Bernstein 100 Month-long salute to composer and educator Leonard Bernstein concludes with a screening of the classic musical “West Side Story.” Sun, Aug 26, 4:15pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222. Best of the Fest See the feature film, “All the Wild Horses,” which screened at the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival. Aug 23, 7pm. $10-$12. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797. Disability Film Festival Ninth annual festival features awardwinning documentary “States of Grace,” and other inspiring movies, with snacks, beer, wine and refreshments. Aug 25, 6pm. $10. Earle Baum Center for the Blind, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa. Family Friendly Films at the Rio Monthly series screens “Cars,” with pre-show activities for kids and post-show lunch available at the cafe. Aug 26, 10:30am. $4-$6/ kids 2 and under are free. Rio Theater, 20396 Bohemian Hwy, Monte Rio. 707.865.0913. Gemma Bovery Cheeky take on the classic novel “Madame Bovary” screens in partnership with Alliance Francaise de Napa Valley. Aug 25, 4 and 7pm. $10. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445. Grease Sing-a-long screening of the classic high school musical is presented by Sonoma County Library Foundation. Aug 23, 7pm. $20-$25. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840. The Great Silence SOnoma Film Institute opens the fall season with a 50th anniversary screening of the classic spaghetti western. Aug 24, 7pm. Free; $5 donations accepted. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606. Movies on the Green Sit out on the lawn and see this year’s comic book blockbuster “Avengers: Infinity War.” Aug 25, 7pm. Free. Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040. Ocean Film Night See a double feature of “Alice in Borneo’s Ocean Wonderland” and “Patterns of the Ocean,” followed by audience Q&A with a shark expert. Aug 23, 6pm. Bay Conference Center, 3152 Paradise Dr, Tiburon. 415.338.3543.

Food & Drink Breakfast at Breathless Pair a sweet or savory French Crepe from Brittany Crepes and a glass of bubbles in the tasting room and garden. Sun, Aug 26, 9:30am. $23. Breathless Wines, 499 Moore Lane, Healdsburg. 707.433.8400. Designated Vineyard Wines of Napa Valley Over 60 wineries pour their estate wines and those from other named vineyards in this annual tasting from Napa Valley Wine Library Association. Aug 26, 4pm. $100. Silverado Resort & Spa, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa. napawinelibrary.com. Home Brewing Kombucha Get everything you need to brew kombucha at home from SHED’s culinary educator Joel Whitaker. Aug 25, 1pm. $65. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. Off the Grid Food Trucks Eat your way through the largest gathering of mobile food trucks in Marin, listen to live music and take in great views. Sun, 11am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Fibershed Panel Discussion Hear about sustainability in the textile industry, in conjunction with HCA’s current fiber arts exhibit. Aug 25, 3pm. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1970. Meditation at Whistlestop Learn how to lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and restore healthy sleep patterns. Thurs, 3:30pm. $5. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062. Opera Guild Preview Join the Marin Chapter of the San Francisco Opera Guild to learn about the music and history of popular one-act operas “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci,” which will be performed in September. Aug 27, 7:30pm. $10. The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.2741. Reconnection to Land Through a Sustainable Textile Culture Panel discusses how concerns of the fiber industry relates to everyone and how we can reconnect to the land through a sustainable textile culture, protecting our waterways and soil. Aug 25, 3pm. Free. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1970.

Summer Wine Cocktail Tastings Meadowcroft Wines team up with Prohibition Spirits for a collaborative cocktail showcase. Sat, Aug 25. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.933.3010.

Senior Circle Share the challenges of aging in a safe and supportive environment in partnership with the Center for Attitudinal Healing. Wed, 10am. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062.

Zin Fan Donut Sunday Enjoy an assortment of freshly baked donuts from Canettis Roadhouse Italiana with Wine Guerrilla Rosé and Zinfandels. Aug 26, 11am. $20. Wine Guerrilla, 6671 Front St, Forestville. 707.887.1996.

Senior Stretch Class Presented by Sunlight Chair Yoga. Free for Silver Sneakers insurance and church members, drop-ins welcome. Wed, 11am. $8. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael. 415.689.6428.

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Tai Chi Class David Mac Lam teaches classic Yang-style and Taoist-style meditation. Mon, 11am. $8-$10. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062.

Dedication of Children’s Fairy Garden Fun children’s activities abound in the garden, with storytime, sorbet and more. Aug 25-26, 10am. $2. Russian River Rose Company, 1685 Magnolia Dr, Healdsburg. 707.575.6744. Family Yoga For all ages. Fri, Aug 24, 11am. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004. Museum Mondays Young ones can practice their ABC’s at storytime followed by alphabet and animal themed art activities. Aug 27, 10am. $5. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.

Lectures The Emotional Roller Coaster of Cancer Lunch-n-Learn series focuses on providing the education and support survivors need to renew the body, mind, and spirit after treatment Aug 28, 11:30am. Marin General Hospital, 250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae. 415.925.7000. Fall Food Gardening Learn from a master gardener, with hands-on participation. Aug 25, 10:30am. Free. Harvest for the Hungry Garden, 1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa.

Why the Bay Model Is Important Today Learn more about the nearly 50-year-old research station and be introduced to two new exhibits. Aug 25, 3pm. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871. Wildlife Picture Index Project Come to this training and learn how to contribute to the volunteer project by helping maintain wildlife cameras and processing photos. Tues, Aug 28, 1pm. Marin Water District Office, 220 Nellen Ave, Corte Madera. parksconservancy.org.

Readings Arlene Francis Center Aug 24, 6pm, “The Desire for Mutual Recognition” with Peter Gabel. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa 707.528.3009. Book Passage Aug 25, 4pm, “Where the Crawdads Sing” with Delia Owens. Aug 28, 7pm, “Someone Has Led This Child to Believe” with Regina Louise. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960. Book Passage By-the-Bay Aug 25, 2pm, “Boats on the Bay” with

Jeanne Walker Harvey. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300. Marin City Library Aug 25, 2pm, “Partnering with Your Child for Success” with Darlene Brooks Thomas. 164 Donahue St, Marin City 415.332.6157. Napa Bookmine Aug 29, 5pm, “Japan: The Cookbook” with Nancy Singleton Hachisu. 964 Pearl St, Napa 707.733.3199. Napa Main Library Aug 29, 7pm, “Small Animals: Parenthood In the Age of Fear” with Kim Brooks. 580 Coombs St, Napa 707.253.4070. Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Aug 24, 7pm, “What’s Making Our Children Sick” with Michelle Perro and Vincanne Adams. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563. Readers’ Books Aug 24, 6:30pm, Ada Limón and Matthew Zapruder in conversation. 130 E Napa St, Sonoma 707.939.1779. San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Aug 26, 2pm, Vanessa Hua and Janine Kovac in conversation. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Aug 22, 7pm, “Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding” with Rhys Bowen. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Theater The Comedy of Errors Bring a picnic dinner and watch this comical Shakespeare play outdoors in the nearby Cannery ruins. Through Sep 2. $18-$36. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185. Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Music to My Ears presents a student presentation of the show. Aug 24-25. $18. The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565. Henry IV, Part 1 Curtain Theatre celebrates its 19th summer with one of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular plays, full of comedy, action and memorable characters. Through Sep 9, 2pm. Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley. curtaintheatre.org. Raven 24/7 Fourth annual theater event puts seven teams of playwrights, directors and actors together with a mission to each create and perform an original 10-minute play in 24 hours. Aug 24-25, 8pm. $20. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707.433.3145.

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Community PIANO & VOICE LESSONS Julia Padilla . 415.479.8786 MARRIED, KIND LADY MISSING MARIN. Seeks very nice Christian female friends. 707-273-5063 Call bet. 10am thru 8pm

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018144902. The following individual(s) are doing business: NATURAL BORN HEALER, 58 BROADVIEW DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KARIM MOHSEN, 58 BROADVIEW DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JUNE 29, 2018. (Publication Dates: July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018144906. The following individual(s) are doing business: INTERIM HEALTHCARE, 185 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE 120, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CJH, LLC, 185 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE. 120, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 2, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018)

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PublicNotices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMEN—File No: 2018-144956. The following individual(s) are doing business: SAMDI BUILDING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION CLEANING, 140 CAPTAIN’S COVE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARIO A SAMPERIO, 140 CAPTAIN’S COVE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 10, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145167. The following individual(s) are doing business: 1. BELTAINE RISING 2. BELTANY RISING 3. BEALTAINE RISING, 10 GOLF AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SACRED PATHS TO LIGHT, LLC, 10 GOLF AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 13, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 144944. The following individual(s) are doing business: CHE CHE Y CO., 24 EL PORTAL DR., GREENBRAE, CA 94904: CHE CHE Y CO. LLC, 24 EL PORTAL DR., GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 9, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145133. The following individual(s) are doing business: COLBY COMMUNICATIONS, 115 MARTENS BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ELIZABETH Y. DARBY, 115 MARTENS BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 7, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145003. The following individual(s) are doing business: HYPNOTIK BAY AREA, 13 WORDSWORTH CT., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: YOLANDA G LEMAITRE CORP., 13 WORDSWORTH CT., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 17, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145142. The following individual(s) are doing business: MT. BURDELL MARKETING SOLUTIONS, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945: JAIR BENTO DA SILVA, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945, LORI CHITWOOD, 1192 SIMMONS LANE, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 8, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145084. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN PERIODONTICS/ NORTHBAY PERIODONTICS/ SAN FRANCISCO PERIODONTICS/BAY AREA RECONSTRUCTIVE PERIODONTICS, 450 SUTTER, #2018, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108: HAMED H. JAVADI, DDS. MS, INC, 450 SUTTER, #2018, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 30, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12 of 2018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 144871. The following

individual(s) are doing business: SALAZAR REGISTRATION SERVICES, 851 IRWIN STREET SUITE 200C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SALAZAR REGISTRATION SERVICES INC, 851 IRWIN STREET SUITE 200C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JUNE 26, 2018. (Publication Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12 of 2018) OTHER NOTICES CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802235 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Beatriz Julia Rodas Diaz has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Bryanna Nayeli Iraheta to Proposed Name: Bryanna Nayeli Rodas Diaz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/10/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E, Room: E. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JUL 26, 2018 Paul M. Haakenson Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E Chais, Deputy (August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802535 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Yutaka Osumi and Emiko Eleanor Osumia has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Yutaka Osumi to Proposed Name: Jerry Yutaka Osumi. Present Name: Emiko Eleanor Osumi to Proposed Name: Eleanor Emiko Osumi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JUL 19, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E Chais, Deputy (August 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2018) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME—File No: 304836. The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on November 11 2013, Under File No: 133530. Fictitious Business name(s) HEADLINES SALON & SPA, 1547 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOYCE SCHEER, 248 KNIGHT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, CRAIG SCHEER, 248 KNIGHT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on July 19, 2018 (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22 and 29 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802828 SUPERIOR

COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Mischa Reuben Nachtigal, Christina Marie Vaughn has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Mischa Reuben Nachtigal to Proposed Name: Mischa Reuben Von Nachtigal, Present Name: Christina Marie Vaughn to Proposed Name: Christina Marie Von Nachtigal 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A, Room: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 10, 2018 Stephen P. Freccero Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C Lucchesi, Deputy (August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802766 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Victoria E. Vatman has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Victoria E. Vatman to Proposed Name: Victoria Charles 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show

cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/5/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 7, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C Lucchesi, Deputy (August 15, 22, 29, September 5 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1802722 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Miguel Caamal has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Noah Eliu Lopez to Proposed Name: Noah Eliu Caamal, Present Name: Christina Marie Vaughn to Proposed Name: Christina Marie Von Nachtigal 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/27/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E, Room: E. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: AUG 02, 2018 Paul M. Haakenson Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By T Jones, Deputy (August 22, 29, September 5, 12 of 2018)

By Amy Alkon

My friend was dying to tell her new boyfriend she loves him but waited till he said it first. She, in fact, makes that a rule. Now I have a new boyfriend. Should I just shamelessly own my feelings—that is, tell him I love him? Or should I follow my friend’s lead?—Hating Waiting

We have this notion that it’s really romantic for a couple to say “I love you” pronto, but in reality, “love at first sight” tends to come with some issues, such as the failure to weed out any insta-beloveds who kiss like big-lipped fish. Your desire to go all blurtypants on your new boyfriend likewise seems romantic—until you consider the psychological mechanics behind it. Chances are, you’re in a state of psychological tension, all fired up with suspense at how the guy will respond and only by telling him will you finally get relief. (It’s basically the emotional version of really, really needing to pee.) Research on sex differences in “parental investment” by evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers suggests that it’s probably a bad idea for you, as a woman, to go first with the ILY. Trivers explains that in species like ours, in which females get stuck with the burden of parental care (should sex lead to the creation of toddlers), they evolved to vet males for ability and willingness to invest more than that initial teaspoonful of sperm. Men coevolved to expect this, to expect to have to prove themselves to women to get sex. In short, men chase; women choose. Sure, there are couples out there where the woman chases, and things end up just fine. But those evolved differences in male and female psychology are still driving us, even now, in our world of smartphones, facial recognition software and, before long, family vacations in flying minivans. In other words, you’re taking a risk by tossing out the ILY first, possibly causing the guy to want you less than if you let him take the lead in ILY blurtations. And hi, feminists! I can hear the flicking of your lighters as you ready your pitchforks and hay. But the way I see it, what should be feminist is acknowledging what seems to be the optimal approach for women per research on human psychology. Despite the risks, you may decide to be that rebel gazelle that chases the lion. If so, why not go all the way? Pull out your man’s chair for him in restaurants. Put your jacket over his shoulders on a cold night. And be the one who goes downstairs with the baseball bat when there’s a weird noise at 3am.

My fiancée dumped me three months ago. I was devastated, but I’ve come to realize that we shouldn’t be together. Now she keeps pressing for us to meet, saying there’s stuff she needs to “process.” I was finally starting to get over her, but should I just go?—Torn

Getting together with your ex-fiancée after you’ve finally started to move on is like being just out of rehab and reconnecting with a friend: “What could be the harm? A nice pastrami on rye with my old heroin dealer!” Your brain, like an air-conditioned Miami mansion, is “expensive” to run, so it tries to go on autopilot (basically nonthink mode) whenever possible. When you repeatedly take a certain action—like turning to a certain person for love, attention and comforting—that action becomes more and more automatic. On a neural level, this plays out with a bunch of individual brain cells (neurons) that “wire together,” as neuroscientist Carla Shatz puts it. This happens after individual neurons each fire off a chemical messenger—a neurotransmitter—that another neuron catches and absorbs. The more a person repeats the same action, the more a group of neurons does the same fire-off-andcatch sequence, and the faster they get at it. Eventually, these neurons become what I like to describe as a “thinkpack,” conserving mental energy through bypassing the conscious thought department and robotically defaulting to whatever action worked for the person in the past. Right now, the last thing you need is to stall your recovery process, the weakening over time of those entrenched neural pathways, by getting the band (Ramon & the Neurons) back together. If you feel bad about saying no to seeing her, consider how she’s prioritizing her need to “process” over your continued recovery. Aww . . . how loving! Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email adviceamy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly radio show, blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

Astrology

For the week of August 22

ARIES (March 21–April 19) The two pieces of advice I have for you may initially seem contradictory, but they are in fact complementary. Together they’ll help guide you through the next three weeks. The first comes from herbalist and wise woman Susun Weed. She suggests that when you face a dilemma, you should ask yourself how you can make it your ally and how you can learn the lesson it has for you. Your second burst of wisdom is from writer Yasmin Mogahed: “Study the hurtful patterns of your life. Then don’t repeat them.” TAURUS (April 20–May 20) Speak the

following declaration aloud and see how it feels: “I want strong soft kisses and tender unruly kisses and secret truth kisses and surprise elixir kisses. I deserve them, too.” If that puts you in a brave mood, Taurus, add a further affirmation: “I want ingenious affectionate amazements and deep dark appreciation and brisk mirthful lessons and crazy sweet cuddle wrestles. I deserve them, too.” What do you think? Do these formulas work for you? Do they put you in the proper frame of mind to cocreate transformative intimacy? I hope so. You’re entering a phase when you have maximum power to enchant and to be enchanted.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) As you map out

your master plan for the next 14 months, I invite you to include the following considerations: an intention to purge pretend feelings and artificial motivations; a promise to change your relationship with old secrets so that they no longer impinge on your room to maneuver; a pledge to explore evocative mysteries that will enhance your courage; a vow to be kinder toward aspects of yourself that you haven’t loved well enough; and a search for an additional source of stability that will inspire you to seek more freedom.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) If you have been

communing with my horoscopes for a while, you’ve gotten a decent education—for free! But due to my tendency to emphasize the best in you and focus on healing your wounds, I may neglect some aspects of your training. With that as caveat, I’ll offer a few meditations about future possibilities. 1. What new subjects or skills do you want to master in the next three years? 2. What’s the single most important thing you can do to augment your intelligence? 3. Are there dogmas you believe in so fixedly and rely on so heavily that they obstruct the arrival of fresh ideas? If so, are you willing to at least temporarily set them aside?

LEO (July 23–August 22) “All the world’s a

stage,” wrote Shakespeare, “And all the men and women merely players.” In other words, we’re all performers. Whenever we emerge from solitude and encounter other people, we choose to express certain aspects of our inner experience even as we hide others. Our personalities are facades that display a colorful mix of authenticity and fantasy. Some deprecate this central aspect of human behavior as superficial and dishonest, but author Neil Gaiman thinks otherwise: “We are all wearing masks,” he says. “That is what makes us interesting.” In accordance with current astrological omens—I urge you to celebrate your masks and disguises in the coming weeks. Enjoy the show you present. Dare to entertain your audiences.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) I think

you’ve done enough rehearsals. At this point, the apparent quest for a little extra readiness is beginning to lapse into procrastination. I suggest you set a date for opening night. Have a cordial talk with yourself about the value of emphasizing soulfulness over perfectionism. What? You say you’re waiting until your heart stops fluttering and your bones stop chattering? I’ve got good news: The greater your stage fright, the more moving your performance will be.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) In all the time we’ve worked on diminishing your suffering, we may have not focused enough on the fine art of resolving unfinished business. So let’s do that now, just in time for the arrival of your Season of Completion. Are you ready to start drawing the old cycle to a close

By Rob Brezsny

so you’ll be fresh when the new cycle begins? Are you in the mood to conclude this chapter of your life story and earn the relaxing hiatus you will need before launching the next chapter? Even if you don’t feel ready, even if you’re not in the mood, I suggest you do the work anyway. Any business you leave unfinished now will only return to haunt you later. So don’t leave any business unfinished!

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) Are

you ready to mix more business with pleasure and more pleasure with business than you have ever mixed? I predict that in the coming weeks, your social opportunities will serve your professional ambitions and your professional ambitions will serve your social opportunities. You will have more than your usual amount of power to forge new alliances and expand your web of connections. Here’s my advice: Be extra charming, but not grossly opportunistic. Sell yourself, but with grace and integrity, not with obsequiousness. Express yourself like a gorgeous force of nature, and encourage others to express themselves like gorgeous forces of nature.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22– December 21) “When I picture a perfect reader,” wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, “I picture a monster of courage and curiosity, also something supple, cunning, cautious, a born adventurer and discoverer.” I suspect he was using the term “monster” with a roguish affection. I am certainly doing that as I direct these same words toward you, dear Sagittarian reader. Of course, I am always appreciative of your courage, curiosity, cunning, suppleness and adventurousness. But I’m especially excited about those qualities now, because the coming weeks will be a time when they will be both most necessary and most available to you. CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19)

You do not yet have access to maps of the places where you need to go next. That fact may tempt you to turn around and head back to familiar territory. But I hope you’ll press forward even without the maps. Out there in the frontier, adventures await you that will prepare you well for the rest of your long life. And being without maps, at least in the early going, may actually enhance your learning opportunities. Here’s another thing you should know: your intuitive navigational sense will keep improving the farther you get from recognizable landmarks.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) Healing isn’t impossible. You may not be stuck with your pain forever. The crookedness in your soul and the twist in your heart may not always define who you are. There may come a time when you’ll no longer be plagued by obsessive thoughts that keep returning you to the tormenting memories. But if you hope to find the kind of liberation I’m describing here, I advise you to start with these two guidelines: 1. The healing may not happen the way you think it should or imagine it will. 2. The best way to sprout the seeds that will ultimately bloom with the cures is to tell the complete truth. PISCES (February 19–March 20)

Nineteenth-century British painter J. M. W. Turner was one of the greats. Renowned for his luminous landscapes, he specialized in depicting the power of nature and the atmospheric drama of light and color. Modern poet Mary Ruefle tells us that although he “painted his own sea monsters,” he engaged assistants “to do small animals.” She writes that “he could do a great sky, but not rabbits.” I’m hoping that unlike Turner, you Piscean folks will go both ways in the coming weeks. Give as much of your creative potency and loving intelligence to the modest details as to the sweeping vistas.

Go to realastrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.800.350.7700.

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