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Thank you for a good article [‘On the Run,’ Feb 24]. We spent Earth Day there and I used to live in Fairfax in the ’70s. Glad to see development being slowed. The people of Marin have done a good job of maintaining the outdoors in spite of our rapidly growing populations in the Bay Area. I find myself spending more time in the west county area and on Mount Tam. I hope to relocate back to the Fairfax area. I’m retired now and looking into what I want to get involved with. Change comes by acting locally. Living the changes you want. Giving a good example to others. Do this and we can change the world. One person at a time. Peace from an old fisherman. —Bill via pacificsun.com

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I never liked Trump, but why make up stuff to criticize him on [‘Total Disaster,’ April 26]? It only undermines the real stuff. Number 20 predicts he will worsen the homeless veterans situation. Obama/ Dems have had eight years, and the [U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs] only got worse, and the lack of adequate support for homeless vets is on their head. On this one, Trump actually did inherit a mess. —Peter J. Logan via pacificsun.com

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Albert Einstein once called racism “America’s worst disease.” [Data from] the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that in the last seven years, violent hate crime against Hispanic people increased 300 percent. Hate crimes target victims on the basis of race or ethnicity. When considering all hate crimes, and not just violent ones, African-Americans are far more likely to be victims than other racial groups. With all the strides we have made in becoming a more tolerant society, anti-Semitic, anti-black and anti-Hispanic groups, though small, continue to hold a vice-grip on a very active segment of the American public. As we watch things unfold, including a recent situation at the college level where an outspoken racist author and provocateur was unsuccessful in promoting the stereotyping, scapegoating and hatemongering of different races, we breathe a sigh of relief. —Dennis Kostecki

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1 Around 100 years ago, railroads could not cross the Golden Gate, so ferry boats would shuttle goods and passengers from San Francisco to what two cities in Marin, whose rail yards helped continue the voyage up to northern California?

2 What award-winning actor plays the role of Albert Einstein in the new National Geographic TV series Genius?

3 What particular circus animal was named after an African word for elephant?

4 What corn-based product is blended with gasoline to produce cleaner burning cars?

5 Who were the last two Democratic presidents to serve exactly two full terms in office?

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▼ Supervisor Kate Sears usually has nods of approval from us, but this time we’re aghast at her eight secret meetings with a small group of Strawberry residents, the last two of which included the developers of the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary property. Come into the light, supervisor. Your explanation that “ … the focused study and input that must occur when there is a complex land use application that will shape a community for years to come simply can’t be achieved in a gymnasium filled with 300 people … ” is absurd. That scenario is the setting where such development issues should be hashed out. Why throw away transparence? Why didn’t you give advance notice of the eight “confidential” meetings and enlighten us about why you wouldn’t hold an open forum?—Nikki Silverstein

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The wheels of government turn slowly, but three state agencies completed proposed regulations for medical cannabis well before the January 1 deadline. Marin County has meanwhile told dispensaries to keep out, regardless of the state deadline. Last week, California’s Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, Department of Food and Agriculture

and Department of Public Health released their much-anticipated rules for the industry under the Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Safety Act (MCRSA). The proposed regulations follow a series of public meetings the agencies held across the state to meet with industry stakeholders about the kind of rules they’d like to see. The speedy state action comes as the Marin County Board of Supervisors voted to ban brick-

and-mortar dispensaries across the county and only allow for delivery services of cannabis. The county has already banned non-medical sales outright. On the other hand, the state is meeting life on life’s terms. The Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation has proposed rules on distribution, testing and retail sales. CalCannabis Cultivation, a branch of the Department of Food and Agriculture that oversees the

regulations for cannabis cultivation, released proposed rules for cultivation, nurseries and processing and the Office of Manufactured Cannabis Safety, a division of the Department of Public Health, released its proposed regulations on manufacturing cannabis products which includes extraction, processing and infusion. The regulations now go to the public for a 45-day comment »12 period. Comments are due

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Regulations Recap «10 June 12 and can be made at the agencies’ websites. The regulations do not address the recreational use and sales of cannabis approved by voters in November under Proposition 64. “This is a major step in an expedited and historic process to regulate the globe’s leading cannabis marketplace,” says Hezekiah Allen, executive director of the California Growers Association. “The state agency staff have done an impressive job meeting the aggressive timelines in the MCRSA. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty as the legislature and the governor seek to unify the medical cannabis laws and the adult use laws.” Meanwhile, at the local level, the regulators have spoken and the dispensaries are a no-go, regardless of state sanction (see ‘No Go,’ April 19). As the state dutifully pushes forth on a sane and humane pot policy in the “Era of Sessions”—the same Marin County that gave birth to ‘420’ now features high school administrators lecturing Marin students on the evils of the killer weed on the unofficial regional holiday, thereby ensuring another generation of Marin stoners motivated only by high tides and green grass forever. —Stett Holbrook and Tom Gogola

Swamp and Circumstance

Trump’s swamp monster just sucked up all of the water in the service of Big Ag as a compliant Congressional committee pushed through a Central Valley water deal brutally opposed by Rep. Jared Huffman, and which could have implications in watersheds and at water districts across the state. A Monday release from the North Coast congressman blasted Trump’s cronies-only administration, lately met with news that former Westlands Water District lobbyist David Bernhardt is on the short list for interior secretary, as Huffman blasted the House Committee on Natural Resources for voting down a set of amendments he offered to House Resolution 1769, the San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution Act. His amendments would have “safeguarded taxpayers from potential self-dealing by lobbyists associated with the Trump Interior

Department, protected tribal interests, required the cleanup of toxic drain-water, ensured that all legal liability be extinguished, and blocked water district officials under criminal investigation from handling federal funds.” The bill is a payoff to the Westlands Water District, the downstate authority in the Central Valley, located in Trumpian Kevin McCarthy’s Fresno home-base. It requires the Department of the Interior (DOI) to implement a 2015 agreement between the DOI and Westlands “to settle litigation concerning the U.S. duty to provide drainage service, entered September 15, 2015,” according to the online legislative record. The DOI built the San Luis Unit of the Central Valley Project in 1960 and the bill sets out to deregulate the operation and “eliminate requirements for [the] Interior to meet drainage requirements for such a unit. Each contractor within the unit that receives water for irrigation shall be responsible for the management of drainage water within its boundaries. The Westlands Water District shall assume all legal responsibility for the management of drainage water within, and shall not discharge drain water outside of, its boundaries.” The deal, widely reported to have been negotiated in secret between the DOI and Westlands, gave a permanent water contract to Westlands that, as Rep. Mike Thompson said in a 2015 statement, “precludes any further environmental review or contract renewals. In return, Westlands will retire 100,000 acres of farmland, but that still leaves nearly 300,000 acres of impaired lands open to irrigation, opening the door to further pollution of our rivers and streams.” One of Huffman’s failed amendments targeted the fisheries of the Trinity and Klamath rivers as it directed the DOI to “conduct a government-to-government consultation with the Hoopa Valley Tribe and any other federally recognized Indian tribes in the Klamath-Trinity Watershed that seeks consultation regarding the impact of H.R. 1769.” C’mon, congressman! You really thought the swamp-keepers would let that one through the gate?Y —Tom Gogola

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Fairfax Backyard Farmer invites everyone to be a farmer By Annie Spiegelman, the Dirt Diva

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’d rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” —George Washington

My dad, a diehard New Yorker, enjoys telling me that “kale tastes like dirt.” This is usually after I force him to taste my morning green smoothie or wander around my backyard picking homegrown lacinato kale. So I remind him of the stories that he told me about his aunts who grew their own backyard edible gardens and didn’t brunch at Dunkin’ Donuts on 34th Street, like he does most mornings. In fact, as part of the war effort in the early 1940s, the U.S. government turned to its citizens and in the

spirit of patriotism, encouraged all Americans to plant edible gardens in private yards, on public land and in vacant lots. Between 1941 and 1943 the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that more than 20 million Victory Gardens were planted in the United States and 40 percent of our total food was produced by those gardens. One hundred years ago, one in four Americans worked on farms. Today, it’s closer to one in 50. Jim Normandi and his crafty crew of family members are looking to change that. Wishing to blend modern lives with a rural-retro farming arts experience, he opened the Fairfax Backyard Farmer just a

few months ago. “Like the family farms of yesteryear our shop is also familybuilt, owned and operated,” Normandi says. “One hundred years ago, in 1917, my great-greatgrandfather Riziero Traversi, an immigrant from Switzerland, operated a dairy on Old Adobe Road in Petaluma. His California dairy license from that year, along with his portrait, hangs on the wall behind the counter at our modest shop, a reminder of our family legacy.” After closing down the family wholesale electronics shop during the Great Recession, Normandi returned to the interests of his youth and undergraduate education

in environmental studies and horticulture. He set out to create the backyard farming vision he had been focusing on for a few years prior. “When we tend backyard chickens or bees, or make beer, sauerkraut or yogurt, or grow sprouts or mushrooms on our kitchen counters, we are practicing the ancient art of backyard farming,” he says. Family, friends and even strangers enthusiastically joined in with support and encouragement. “My 85-year-old father picked up his toolbelt and lent 50 years of retail experience and advice,” Normandi says of Jimmy Sierra, »16 the retired, renowned

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The Fairfax Backyard Farmer offers advice to anyone who wants to learn how to keep bees or chickens, craft their own beer or make kombucha.

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Jim Normandi, owner of the Fairfax Backyard Farmer, explains the bee smoker to a customer from O’Donnells Fairfax Nursery.

treasure-hunter, metal detective expert and author. “My daughter, Maya, an undergraduate in environmental studies at the U.C. in Santa Barbara and a graphic artist extraordinaire, designed all the logos and store artwork including the custom wall mural,” he continues. “The front room of our warehouse was transformed into a ranch-style showroom with hand-painted murals and custom-built shelving.” Normandi’s wife, Carol Normandi, a licensed psychotherapist, and cofounder of the nonprofit Beyond Hunger, and his 22 year-old son Traver, sought out products and designed an inventory system. His mom, watercolor artist Win Normandi, and youngest daughter, Iona, created rustic, handmade notecards and jewelry. Various friends built walls and stocked shelves while local residents regularly poked their heads in the front door to applaud and approve of what was emerging inside his bucolic magic shop. “The community itself really has claimed the store,” Normandi says. “A lot of people come in to visit and are immediately offered help,

advice and encouragement not just by me, but by other customers as well. We offer a safe place and environment where people can share their knowledge with the greater community.” Inside, customers find do-ityourself kits, agricultural projects, puzzles and innovative ideas for everything “farmy:” Beekeeping, fermenting, sprouting, kombucha crafting, beer brewing, raising chickens—you name it, and Normandi’s got it. And if he doesn’t have it, he knows where to find it. “You don’t need to own 100 acres and a tractor to reclaim your farming roots,” Normandi says. “You can practice farming on your kitchen counter or in your own backyard. So much of our modern life is dominated by our role as consumers. When we are able to change hats and become a producer even in a very small way, the satisfaction is tremendous.” Award-winning author and farmer Wendell Berry asks us to not just be passive consumers who accept the cost and quality of food, but to ask, “How fresh is it? How far was it transported? What kind of farm was it grown on?” Once we choose

to be informed food consumers, we gain appreciation for our local farmers. Once we understand the farm-to-table food cycle, we may also choose to become a small-scale food producer at home. A successfully grown, sunny, window-box full of cooking herbs is enough to get you hooked on growing and gardening. Before you know it you’ll be a fullfledged hortiholic like yours truly, drooling over the Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalogue, roses and succulents. Fairfax Backyard Farmer and I welcome you with open arms and dirty hands. If you’re not quite ready to plant a vegetable garden, maybe the 7 Bridges Easy Brew Organic Beer Kit is more your style? Or the starter pack for making your own kombucha. Both kits have everything you need to start home brewing, including step-by-step directions, tips and ingredients to brew your first batch. Just like your high school chemistry teacher, Normandi is on hand, full of knowledge, sitting you down and thoroughly explaining each step of the process to you before you leave his shop. “I believe that the microbrewery

explosion, the rise in popular culture of kombucha, hard cider, kefir and even the probiotics of sauerkraut are not separate, unrelated trends and fads but perhaps an unconscious recognition of our farmer roots,” he says. “When we view ourselves as farmers we allow ourselves for a moment to be part of, rather than outside, the cycles of the natural world.” The store has plenty of fun gifts for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day—the Shiitake Mushroom Mini-Farm by Far West Fungi, the handcrafted cobalt-colored brown glass nectar feeder, the 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall puzzle and the rooster-print apron with pockets for eggs. The Fairfax Backyard Farmer also offers regular educational Farm Arts classes and workshops, in groups of up to 10 students, presented by local experts. “We invite you to reclaim your roots and call yourself a farmer again,” Normandi says. He and his wife attend the workshops as well, so they can share farming tips with their customers and the community. Just last month, the store hosted its first Backyard Farmer Festival. The theme centered around how to reclaim your farmer roots in your kitchen, garden and backyard, and had a prestigious group of expert speakers. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, discussed urban farming, while author and professor Gretchen Lebuhn spoke about pollinators and how to become involved with the “Great Sunflower Project.” Author and the San Francisco Chronicle’s garden columnist, Pam Peirce, addressed climate change in the garden, and Karen Wang Diggs, classically trained chef and author of Happy Foods, explored the human microbiome. “Even the word ‘farm’ itself has a deep history,” Normandi says. “The ancient European roots of the word translate to ‘breath, wind and spirit,’ reminding us that to farm is to engage directly with the original life force. Dig deep enough and everyone’s family would at one point be found on the farm. Our farming roots are calling to us.”Y Fairfax Backyard Farmer, 135 Bolinas Road, Fairfax; 415/342-5092; fairfaxbackyardfarmer.com.

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Kiri Fisher, owner of The Cheese School of San Francisco, will soon bring her cheeses and wines to her new business in Larkspur.

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n many ways a cheese- and wine-focused shop seems long overdue in Marin. With a handful of worldclass cheesemakers right here in our county, it’s rather surprising that nothing currently exists that showcases and celebrates these producers all in one place. Slated to open at the end of May in Larkspur Landing’s Marin Country Mart, Fisher’s Cheese and Wine is the brainchild of Kiri Fisher, owner of The Cheese School of San Francisco. Five years ago, the Bay Area native partnered with the late Daphne Zepos, a celebrated chef, cookbook author and renowned cheese aficionado to open the school on Folsom Street in the Mission District. To say that Fisher learned her craft from the very best is an understatement. “The goal of the store is not to make it a heavy cheese experience,” says Fisher, who has been testing the waters and meeting potential new customers for the last few months

at the Saturday Farmers’ Market. We want to educate, and offer our favorite international cheeses with local produce and wines.” In keeping with the upscale vibe at Marin Country Mart, Bay Area architect Wylie Price is guiding the project. Fisher refers to her shop’s aesthetic as “Scandinavian whimsy,” and hopes to achieve an understated, utilitarian look. On top of the retail component, she will offer tastings, classes, hands-on cheesemaking opportunities, catering services and a café. “Cheese is an expensive and complicated product—it needs some education around it,” Fisher says. And while cheese will be the star of the show, charcuterie and wine will also be in the mix. Fisher is bringing some of her staff from The Cheese School over the bridge, but cheese lovers take note—she is looking for staffing help. To learn more and to follow her progress, visit fisherscheese.com, or follow them on Instagram @ fisherscheeseandwine.Y

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This week, beginning with San Rafael, we launch a new monthly ‘Spotlight’ series, in which we’ll be highlighting the towns of Marin County. Founded in 1817, San Rafael’s iconic Mission San Rafael Arcangel, named for Saint Raphael the Archangel, was originally a hospital serving the sick from San Francisco’s Mission Dolores.

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“I am a servant; I am meant to take care of people,” says Craig Ponsford, owner of Ponsford’s Place, a small, innovative bakery tucked away on San Rafael’s Shaver Street.

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raig Ponsford has been in San Rafael since 2010, which means that he’s way ahead of trends. He may be a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, the ex-owner of acclaimed Artisan Bakers in Sonoma and an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, but first and foremost Ponsford is a pioneer of gluten-free baking and innovative approaches to pastry. Experimenting with unique baking techniques and gluten-free flour way before it became a hot topic, Ponsford calls

his San Rafael venture, Ponsford’s Place, an ‘innovation center,’ among other things. “When I opened it, the idea was not only to have a kind of experimental retail kind of place but also a development laboratory, which can be used for a very focused project getting an item from the bench to the factory,” Ponsford says. In the bakery, Ponsford constantly tries new products made of quinoa, spelt, durum, cornmeal and amaranth flour, as well as grapeseed and even grapeskin flours, a byproduct of the area’s

rich winemaking industry. He’s eager to pass the knowledge on; educational classes in the bakery are coming soon, but for now, along with baking, Ponsford often consults with big brands and small businesses on system optimization, gluten-free and high-fiber baking and more. On his resume, one will find truRoots, a brand which made it into Costco and was later purchased by The J.M. Smucker Company, as well as work with the California Raisin Marketing Board, advising Enray, a company out of Livermore, on

incorporating sprouted, organic grains from around the world and much more. His take on the huge surge of gluten-free products as a fad? Let’s just say that Ponsford, who has taken the long and patient route to the phenomenon, is not thrilled: “It has been hard to watch and see all the misinformation,” he says. “Ultimately, it has been a big win for Wall Street. Do I need to say more?” In a welcome contrast to his impressive resume and in full concordance with his modest approach, Ponsford’s bakery is a humble and simple place, filled, nevertheless, with tempting treats. “Everything is made with wholegrain flour; we do not use any white flour,” he stresses, adding that most of the flours come from small California farms. Favorites include a very popular and unique vegetable croissant, seasonal breads like an artichoke, olive and feta levain or a sauerkraut rye, plus “European-style baked goods with a healthy twist.” The creativity doesn’t stop at the dough, either—the menu includes turnovers filled with anything from crème of nettle mushroom with or without speck, Rancho Gordo Domingo Rojo and vaquero beans with cumin, shishito peppers and potatoes, biscotti adorned with candied blood orange, and there’s a lime mousse tart with tequila-flavored whipped cream. Announcements about seasonal offerings are posted on the bakery’s website, and often lead to a mini-frenzy. Despite the fact that Ponsford’s Place is now seamlessly embedded in the local community, opening the business wasn’t an easy decision for Ponsford. “I had made a bad business decision with my previous business of 17 years and was going through a terrible ‘divorce’ with my new business partners,” he recalls. “I realized my real passion was feeding people, with my own two hands.” So he found a location close to his home, “small enough to be pretty much a one-man show,” and went for it. Ponsford has been living in San Rafael for more than 10 years, appreciating every moment. Now, with his small business employing a couple more grain enthusiasts, he feels more at home than ever. “We have an incredibly supportive local San Rafael crowd, and then we have people who come from all over the Bay Area to visit us,” he says. “The community is the best part.”Y Ponsford’s Place, 117 Shaver St., San Rafael; ponsfordsplace.com.

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sixth start-up that I have founded or have been on the ground floor with. I believe that as a community, we need to support our entrepreneurs, freelancers and work-at-home professionals. We were involved with Venture Greenhouse and Renaissance Center, two incubators here in San Rafael that supported and launched over 350 businesses between 2010 and 2015. They dissolved because of unsustainable business models and left many of us in the entrepreneurship and small business support community without a rallying hub. Existing Marin coworking spaces are either niche, or out of the way without nearby amenities, so we wanted to have a center that was substantial and professional, with capacity for a critical mass of over 150 small businesses and entrepreneurs to inspire and support one another.” »26

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CY: “According to the census, Marin’s average age is 45. There is a substantial number of professionals who are well established in their careers, are on their third or fourth start-up or business that they own. Besides, according to a McKinsey study in 2016, one third of the U.S. workforce do some kind of freelance work. Marin has an even higher percentage, closer to 40 percent, according to census data, which is approximately 60,000 residents freelancing, so regardless of age, coworking is addressing these needs.” FT: What kind of workshops and classes do you plan on offering? CY: “Every Thursday, we have a Lunch & Learn session, free to members and $10 for non-members. They are run by local experts in a variety of leadership practices, [and cover] special skills or relevant hot issues that impact a small business owner or leader. Popular topics have included social media for small business, intergenerational team collaboration, managing cash flow, innovative business models and negotiation skills. We will be launching our incubator and accelerator program later this year. This will be a six- to nine-month program with 10-15 members per cohort who will have a workspace and meeting rooms, weekly mentoring and classwork, regular milestones and presentations to hit and a network of advisors. VenturePad is also organizing

Marin’s first Sustainable Enterprise Conference, slated for October 26 at the Embassy Suites. This is an offshoot of a 12-year-running conference in Sonoma that draws over 400 every spring.” FT: Where did the inspiration for the look and feel of the place come from? CY: “We wanted something open, full of natural light with a modern, yet post-industrial feel. Plenty of steel, wood and glass; a very uncluttered, clean look. We found a wonderful open space at street level with 16-foot ceilings, all glass on two of the four exterior walls. We also have ‘baked’ sustainable practices into our operations; VenturePad is carbon-neutral, and all of our energy comes from 100 percent renewable sources.” FT: What’s your take on the changes that Marin County has gone through in recent years, following the tech boom? CY: “In recent years, we have added jobs overall, but not our housing stock. The lack of housing stock is the biggest challenge we face as a community, and it has multiple ripple impacts. This includes longer commutes and more out-of-county commuters. As a community, we need to make commercial and residential space more affordable to be able to support young and growing companies and families. Otherwise, they will continue to decline in numbers.” FT: What are you hoping to achieve with this project? CY: “We want to grow our membership and build out a rich educational program of lunch, online and workshop sessions, as well as classroom programs for baseline entrepreneurship skills and tools. We also want to be a convenor for public-private collaborations that link up our technical and professional services experts with policymakers and nonprofits to address some of our biggest community challenges. Right now, the target issues include homelessness, sea level rise impact and climate change, fossil fuel-based transportation and congestion, affordable housing and equity. Easy stuff, right?”Y VenturePad, 1020 B St., San Rafael; 415/309-0331; venturepad.works.

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Doctrine Discussion ‘Temple’ demonstrates failure of the enlightened By Charles Brousse

t’s October 28, 2011. In the square directly outside the front entrance to London’s famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, hundreds of activists (most of them university students and other young people) are gathered with their tents, sleeping bags and other necessities for long-term living. They’re part of the international “Occupy” movement, protesting the widening gap between the 1 percent “haves” and the 99 percent “have nots” that global free market capitalism has fostered throughout the Western world. Their demonstration had begun a few blocks away—near Goldman Sachs’ London headquarters in the

one-square-mile, semi-independent financial district known as “The City”—but the latter’s objections and a court order backed by police forced a shift to St. Paul’s. Now, the Occupiers have received an ultimatum: Either abandon the encampment or be forcibly evicted. Meanwhile, in an attractive wood-paneled room inside the cathedral, a place where the tumult outside is invisible and even the sound of anti-corporate chanting is barely audible, members of the governing hierarchy debate what to do. One might expect that the issue would be whether to stand with the students—and there is some limited talk of that—or, at

least, discuss their demands. But no, the main subject is whether the church doors, which had been locked for two weeks out of concern that the protest might spread into the building, should be reopened to allow for normal religious services. That’s the setup for English playwright Steve Waters’ Temple, which is currently receiving its American premiere at Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre Company. For some 95 intermission-less minutes, the principal decisionmakers and their advisors rotate around a large center stage table as they engage each other about church history and doctrine. Although (with one possible exception) the people

involved and the positions taken are based on his research into what transpired inside that sealed chamber, in interviews Waters reminds us that his play is a blend of fiction and fact. Also with one exception, the emotional level is severely restrained as befits both the English temperament and the special injunction for men of the cloth to love and respect one another even if they disagree. The exception to the general decorum is the Canon Chancellor. Portrayed by Mike Ryan, he is a fiery advocate of backing the Occupiers in their quest for political and economic justice. Throughout history, he argues, the church has championed the common man, a role that is central to the Christian message. “What would Jesus do?” he asks. The first part of that assumption is debatable, and when his colleagues seem disinclined to take the Jesus test, he decides his only honorable course is to resign. As for the others, they methodically struggle to find a way out of their dilemma. Historical examples are cited and pertinent scriptural passages analyzed. They even contact Rowan Williams (the then serving Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Church) to get an opinion. His answer? Something like, “It’s your problem. You figure it out.” Prodded by an anti-Occupy lawyer for the City of London (Leontyne MbeleMbong), the church verger (Sharon Lockwood), who is anxious to see that the necessary preparations are in place for a reopening if one is ordered, and the by-the-book conservative Bishop of London (J. Michael Flynn), the choice ultimately falls to St. Paul’s Dean (Paul Whitworth, in a star turn), who is anything but decisive. Hamlet-like, he dithers. He dodges. He evades. He looks for an answer that will satisfy everyone, but can’t find one until a lively new personal assistant (Sylvia Burboeck), the only character that I suspect is not historically based, gives him a little push. Which way the Dean lands I’ll leave for you to find out, except to say that it provides a fitting conclusion to a play—directed with admirable precision by Aurora’s artistic director, Tom Ross—that might be fascinating for those who also think a staged reading of the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer sounds like an entertaining way to spend an evening at the theater.Y NOW PLAYING: Temple runs through May 14 at the Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley; 510/8434822; auroratheatre.org.

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‘Everybody Wants Somewhere’ excels as a tribute by offering a wide array of bands, with diverse styles and genres, putting their own spin on Fugazi’s material.

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ndy Pohl was probably 13 years old when he first heard Fugazi. The prolific underground band helped define the Washington, D.C. punk scene in the mid-1980s with a mixture of noise and social consciousness that many dubbed ‘art rock.’ “Their whole idea of embracing DIY and having a strong sense of morality and responsibility to uplift everyone in the community was really inspiring to me,” Pohl says. “It stuck with me. And on top of that, their music is really good.” Pohl credits Fugazi with getting him into heavy music, and the longtime North Bay bassist and guitarist of bands like Kalifornia Redemption and SNIPERS!! always had it in the back of his mind to do a tribute album to the band. Last month, that longtime endeavor saw the light of day when Everybody Wants Somewhere: A Tribute To Fugazi was released on Pohl’s Sell the Heart Records label. Featuring 21 bands playing classic Fugazi songs, this

massive collection includes 11 tracks on limited edition vinyl, and the rest offered as digital downloads. “I was really encouraged by the fact that this many people were eager to be a part of this project,” Pohl says. Tracks by several North Bay artists, including post-rock band The Down House, ambient electronica outfit Identical Homes and songwriter Ryan Michael Keller, dot this genrebending tribute album that was mastered by Daniel McKenzie at The Black Lodge in San Anselmo. In the spirit of Fugazi’s ethics, all proceeds from the album will be donated to San Francisco nonprofit Taking It To The Streets San Francisco, which provides homeless youth with mentoring, safe housing and other services to support self-sufficiency. “I really love the concept and was compelled by what they’re doing,” Pohl says. “This is going to be an awesome partnership.”Y ‘Everybody Wants Somewhere: A Tribute to Fugazi’; Selltheheartrecords.com.

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this snobbish attorney, and the charming, untrustworthy McGill. The sharp point of this tragicomedy is McGill’s partnership with his fellow lawyer Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), a smart lady becoming worn down by work and disappointment. Wexler’s admiration for McGill’s audacity is maybe the saddest part of the show. The New Mexico terroir is remarkable; the show is staffed with novice directors working like crazy to get a fresh angle on cityscapes and deserts. And then there’s the narrative itself. It’s worthy of Honoré de Balzac in its analysis of how big illegal money is made—as he wrote, great fortunes are the result of great crimes, and men make their way through the world either like cannonballs, or like contagions in the wind. So many of the best qualities the movies used to have seem to have migrated to Better Call Saul.Y

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Fri. May 5 - Thu. May 11 • Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (3:17) The Mahishmati warrior searches the Kingdom for answers to his mysterious past; S.S. Rajamouli directs. • Born in China (1:19) Disney True Life Adventure explores China’s untamed wilderness, focusing on the day-to-day life of three animal families: Pandas, snow leopards and golden monkeys. • The Boss Baby (1:37) DreamWorks cartoon about an overbearing newborn’s effect on his unprepared parents; Alec Baldwin vocalizes. • César (2:22) Final chapter of Marcel Pagnol’s “Marseille Trilogy” finds Fanny, Marius and M. Panisse grappling with the remnants of their misspent lives. • Cezanne et Moi (1:53) Eye-filling period drama examines the lifelong friendship between two giants of 19th century France, Emile Zola and his buddy Paul. • The Circle (1:50) Emma Watson as an up-and-coming techie who discovers that her social-media conglomerate and its Jobsian founder are out to privatize privacy, perception and personal freedom. • The Dinner (2:00) A U.S. Congressman, his little brother and their two wives rattle their skeletons at a tension-filled supper rife with guilt, loathing and unresolved issues. • DocLands Documentary Film Festival Five-day event celebrates the art of nonfiction filmmaking through filmmaker chats and pitches, live music and three dozen short and feature-length movies from around the globe. • The Fate of the Furious (2:16) Diesel, Statham and The Rock are back, racing from Cuba to Manhattan to the Arctic Circle to bring down an evil supervillain; Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron co-star. • Frantz (1:53) French period drama about a young woman’s search for the truth about the fiancé who died in battle in WWI. • Funny Girl (2:31) William Wyler directs the Oscar-winning musical biopic of Ziegfeld Follies legend Fanny Brice; Barbra Streisand stars and sings Jule Styne’s memorable score. • Gifted (1:41) The idyllic life of a single dad and his precocious daughter is threatened when it turns out that the tot’s a mathematical genius. • Going in Style (1:36) Remake of the 1979 George Burns classic stars Alan Arkin, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine as three buddies who turn to a life of crime when their pension fund evaporates. • How to Be a Latin Lover (1:55) A divorced ne’er-do-well cooks up a scheme to seduce billionaire Raquel Welch and retire in the lap of luxury (and Raquel). • Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent (1:42) Searching documentary explores the mysterious life and career of the father of California cuisine; Anthony Bourdain, Ruth Reichl and Mario Batali share insights. • King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2:06) The Excalibur fable reimagined as a gritty rags-to-riches portrait of the urchinturned-legend; Guy Ritchie directs Charlie

Hunnam, Jude Law and Djimon Hounsou. • Kong: Skull Island (1:58) Reboot of the 1933 classic stars a giant ape and lovely glimpses of Oahu and Vietnam, but no Fay Wray. • Land of Mine (1:40) Powerful Danish drama about German POWs ordered to remove a million live landmines the Nazis left behind at the end of WWII. • The Lost City of Z (2:21) Real-life adventure flick about British explorer Percy Fawcett and the secrets he uncovered in the Amazon Basin of 100 years ago; Charlie Hunnam stars. • National Theatre London: Obsession (2:00) Stage version of “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (by way of Visconti’s 1943 movie version) stars Jude Law as a drifter who plots to murder his lover’s husband. • Norman (1:58) Richard Gere delivers a career-defining performance as a down-andout wheeler-dealer who attains moderate respectability when one of his “clients” becomes the Israeli prime minister. • A Quiet Passion (2:06) Evocative biopic stars Cynthia Nixon as Emily Dickinson, whose timeless poetry transcended the stifling morals of her 19th century upbringing. • Saturday Night Fever (1:59) Brooklyn paint store clerk John Travolta escapes his blue-collar existence as the ivory-clad king of his local disco; music by the Bee Gees, natch. • Sleight (1:30) A newly orphaned street magician turns to a life of crime to support himself and his little sister. • Smurfs: The Lost Village (1:29) Smurfette and company search the Forbidden Forest for a legendary lost village and meet magical creatures along the way! • Snatched (1:31) Mother and daughter Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer bond out of necessity during a rowdy, raunchy adventure vacation to the Caribbean. • Stratford Festival: Love’s Labour’s Lost (3:00) Acclaimed new production of the Bard’s romantic roundelay is presented in dazzling big-screen high definition. • TED 2017 (2:15) Direct from Vancouver it’s the annual feelgood get-together of artists, writers, inventors, Nobel Laureates and other deep thinkers. • Their Finest (1:57) WWII comedy about a troupe of unlikely British propagandists making a movie in the middle of the Blitz; Gemma Arterton stars. • A United Kingdom (1:51) True story about the international repercussions surrounding a 1947 interracial love affair between a London office worker and the king of Botswana; Davd Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike star. • Vikings from the British Museum (1:29) Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition and its ancient Scandinavian artifacts; torch-lit burial ceremony included! • The Zookeeper’s Wife (2:06) True story of Antonina Zabinska, a Warsaw zookeeper who worked with the Resistance to save lives in Nazi-occupied Poland; Jessica Chastain stars.

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.

Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 6:15, 9:55 (in Telugu with English subtitles); 2:35 (in Hindi with English subtitles) Beauty and the Beast (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 4:05, 7, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:10, 1:10, 4:05, 7, 10:10 Born in China (G) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 12:35, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:30 The Boss Baby (PG) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:40; Sat-Sun 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:30, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Rafael: Sun 4:15, 7:15 • César (Not Rated) Cezanne et Moi (Not Rated) Lark: Mon 6:10; Tue 3:30; Wed 11:20 Rafael: Fri 5:30; Sat 12, 5:30 The Circle (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:50, 6:50, 930; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:50, 6:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 5:05, 7:340, 10:15 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7:15, 9:45; Sat 1:15, 4, 7:15, 9:45; Sun 1:15, 4, 7:15; Mon-Wed 4, 7:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:05 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:30; Sun-Wed 10:50, • The Dinner (R) 1:50, 4:40, 7:40 • DocLands Documentary Film Festival (Not Rated) May 10-14 at the Rafael and Sequoia; visit doclands.com for schedule The Fate of the Furious (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:45; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 12:30, 2:45, 4, 5:55, 7:15, 9, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10, 1:05, 4:10, 7:10, 10:25 Frantz (PG-13) Lark: Fri 9; Sat 9; Mon 2 Lark: Tue 11; Wed 6:15; Thu 4 • Funny Girl (G) Gifted (PG-13) Lark: Fri 6:50; Sat 3, 6:50; Sun 4; Wed 4; Thu 1:40 Regency: Fri-Sat 1:30, 7:50, 10:20; Mon-Tue 1:30, 7:50; Thu 1:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:20 Sequoia: Fri 4:40, 7:20, 9:50; Sat 2, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50; Sun 2, 4:40, 7:20; Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:20 Going in Style (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:45; Sun-Wed 11:40, 2:10, 4:45, 7:10; Thu 11:40, 2:10, 4:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 2:30, 5, 7:50, 10:15 Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (PG-13) Cinema: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:45, 10:15; 3D showtime at 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:20, 1:20, 2, 2:45, 3:30, 4:30, 5:15, 5:50, 6:40, 7:40, 8:45, 9:15, 9:50, 3D showtimes at 12:50, 4, 7:10; Sun-Wed 12:20, 1:20, 2, 2:45, 3:30, 4:30, 5:15, 5:50, 6:40, 7:40, 3D showtimes at 12:50, 4, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:20, 12:50, 1:40, 4:10, 5, 6:40, 7:30, 8:20, 10, 10:45; 3D showtimes at 11:10, 12, 2:30, 3:20, 5:50, 9:10 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50; Sat 12:30, 1, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50; Sun 12:30, 1, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:45; Mon-Wed 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 9:50, 1, 4:15, 7:20, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 11:25, 2:35, 5:45, 8:55 How to Be a Latin Lover (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:35 Jeremiah Tower: The Last of the Magnificents (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 3:45, 6, 8:15; Sat-Sun 1:30, 3:45, 6, 8:15; Mon-Wed 6, 8:15 Kedi (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 3; Sat 11, 5:05; Sun 11; Mon 4:20; Tue 1:50, 5:45 • King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13) Northgate: Thu 7:15, 10:15; 3D showtime at 8:45 Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 10:10 Land of Mine (R) Lark: Fri 12:55, 4:45; Sun 6:20; Mon 11:50, 8:30 The Lost City of Z (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:35; Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:25, 6:30, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:10; SunWed 12:20, 3:40, 7; Thu 12:20, 3:40 • National Theatre London: Obsession (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 11, 7:30 Norman (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:15; Sun-Wed 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30; Thu 10:45, 1:40, 4:35 The Promise (PG-13) Regency: Fri 3:50; Sat, Mon, Tue, Thu 10:30, 3:50; Sun, Wed 10:30am Rafael: Fri 3, 5:45, 8:30; Sat-Sun 12:15, 3, 5:45, 8:30; Mon-Thu • A Quiet Passion (Not Rated) 5:45, 8:30 Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 • Saturday Night Fever (R) Sleight (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:20 Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25 Northgate: Thu 7, 9:25 • Snatched (R) Stratford Festival: Love’s Labour’s Lost (Not Rated) Lark: Tue 7:30 TED 2017 (PG-13) Lark: Sun 1 Their Finest (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 1:20, 4:25, 7:20, 10:05; Sun-Wed 10:35, 1:20, 4:25, 7:20; Thu 10:35, 1:20, 4:25 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sun 1:40, 4:20, 7; Mon-Wed 4:20, 7 Truman (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:15, 8; Sun 1:45; Mon 8 A United Kingdom (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 8:30; Wed 1:45 Lark: Sat 1; Wed 6:15 • Vikings from the British (Not Rated) The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:50

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm. CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 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, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

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Sundial Concerts MARIN COUNTY Sierra Hull A prodigy on the mandolin and a Grammynominated songwriter, the Nashville star is back in the North Bay. May 5, 8pm. $27-$32. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

SONOMA COUNTY David J Acclaimed songwriter and Bauhaus bassist hits all the right notes when he plays from new “Vagabond Songs” album. Emily Jane White opens. May 7, 8pm. $10-$12. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. North Bay Sinfonietta Chamber orchestra presents “A Musical Potpourri” with conductor Cynthia Weichel and Healdsburg oboe phenom Chiara Rackerby. May 5, 8pm. $8. Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.2604. Santa Rosa Symphony Violinist Vadim Gluzman returns to the North Bay to perform on a 1690-made Stradivarius. May 6-8. $20 and up. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

NAPA COUNTY Sherri Roberts Jazzy vocalist performs two album-release shows for her new album, “Anybody’s Spring.” May 10, 7 and 9:30pm. $10-$20. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.

Clubs & Venues MARIN

Ricardo Scales. 455 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.3332.

7, 5pm, Johnny Allair. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Fenix May 3, pro blues jam. May 4, Jeff Oster. May 5, ZEBOP! Tribute to Santana. May 6, the Final Touch Band with Michael Skinner. May 7, 6pm, Miller Creek Jazz Band. May 9, Kayla Gold Vocal Student Showcase. May 10, pro blues jam with Wayne “Guitar” Sanders. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Rickey’s May 5, SwingSet. May 6, Lilan Kane and James Harman. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.

HopMonk Novato May 4, Columbia Livia and Sonic Steps. May 5, Metal Shop. May 6, Luvplanet. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200. Iron Springs Pub & Brewery May 3, Rowan Brothers. May 10, Matt Jaffe & the Distractions. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005. Mill Valley Community Church May 7, 4pm, Blithedale Canyon and Rock the Ages Senior Chorus. 8 Olive St, Mill Valley. communitychurchmillvally.com. 19 Broadway Club May 3, the Damon LeGall Band. May 4, the Wonderment Project with Lender and Hot Start. May 5, 5:30pm, Danny Montana and friends. May 5, 9pm, First Friday reggae with Broken Silence Sound System. May 6, 5:30pm, Michael Brown and friends. May 7, 6pm, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. May 7, 9pm, Elvis Johnson’s blues jam. May 8, open mic. May 9, 6pm, Jeb Brady Band. May 9, 8:30pm, Guy and friends. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091. No Name Bar May 5, Michael Aragon Quartet. May 7, 3pm, Flowtilla. May 8, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392. Panama Hotel Restaurant May 3, Relatively Dead. May 4, the Hippie Voices. May 9, Panama Jazz Trio. May 10, Ricky Ray. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993. Papermill Creek Saloon May 5, Jesse Brewster. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Don Antonio’s Thurs, 6pm, dinner music with pianist Ricardo Scales. 114 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.0400.

Peri’s Silver Dollar May 3, the Weissmen. May 4, Major Powers and the Lo Fi Symphony. May 5, 4:20pm, Otis Scarecroe with Tom Finch. May 5, 9:30pm, Tommy Odetto with House of Mary. May 6, San Geronimo. May 7, West Coast Swing Party. May 9, Fresh Baked Blues. May 10, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Don Antonio’s Trattoria Tues, 6pm, star night jam with pianist

Rancho Nicasio May 5, Jerry Hannan. May 6, Frobeck. May

Chalet Basque May 7, 4pm, Sunday Afternoon Delight Marin Singles Party. 405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.

San Domenico School May 7, 2:30pm, Marin Music Chest Scholarship Winners Concert. 1500 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo. marinmusicchest.org. Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. May 4, College of Marin Jazz Ensemble. May 5, Cinco de Mayo with Comoloco. May 6, Boca de Rio Trio and Tika Morgan. May 7, 5pm, Julio Bravo & Salsabor. May 9, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon May 4, Insects vs Robots. May 5, Guarandinga. May 6, La Gente. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311. Spitfire Lounge First Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. First Friday of every month, Truthlive. 848 B St, San Rafael. 415.454.5551. Sweetwater Music Hall May 4, Foreverland. May 7, the Ferocious Few and Paintbox. May 8, open mic with Austin DeLone. May 10, Free Industry Night with DJ Troubleman. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Terrapin Crossroads May 10-11, Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773. Throckmorton Theatre May 3, Tam High Broadway Revue. May 7, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. Travis Marina May 5, Hot Rod Jukebox. 679 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito. 415.332.2319.

SONOMA A’Roma Roasters May 6, Disclaimer. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. 707.576.7765. Arlene Francis Center Wed, Open Mic. May 6, the Axiom Collapse with Aberration, Cyborg Octopus and Scrape the Earth. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

CALENDAR Barley & Hops Tavern May 4, Mark McDonald. May 5, Haute Flash Quartet. May 6, CatFish Jack. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental. 707.874.9037. The Big Easy May 3, Wednesday Night Big Band. May 6, Chick Jagger. 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.4631. Brewsters Beer Garden May 5, 5pm, Hot Grubb. May 6, 3pm, Parlor Tricks. May 7, 3pm, Muncie. 229 Water Street N, Petaluma. 707.981.8330. Cellars of Sonoma May 7, 2pm, Craig Corona. 20 Matheson Ave, Healdsburg. 707.578.1826. Coffee Catz May 5, 3:30pm, PR Jazz Duo. May 6, 2pm, bluegrass jam. May 7, 2:30pm, Blues and R&B jam. May 8, 6pm, open mic. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.6600. Flamingo Lounge May 5, the Hots. May 6, Konsept Party Band. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530. Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge May 6, Broke in Stereo. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville. 707.814.0036. Green Music Center May 5, Richard Goode. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040. HopMonk Sebastopol May 5, Louisiana Love Act with Melvin Seals. May 6, DJ Minnesota and Gabriel Francisco. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. HopMonk Sonoma May 5, 5pm, Courtney Carroll. May 5, 8pm, Timothy O’Neil. May 6, 1pm, Dan Martin. May 6, 8pm, Adam Traum. May 7, 1pm, Matt Bolton. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100. Hotel Healdsburg May 6, Walter Savage Quartet. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800. Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.772.5478. Jasper O’Farrell’s May 4, T-Rev and the Fossils. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062. Lagunitas Tap Room May 3, Misner & Smith. May 4, Vandella. May 5, Divided Heaven. May 6, the Pine Needles. May 7, Foxes in the Henhouse. May 10, the Coffis Brothers. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro May 3, Matt Silva and Nikki Otis. May 4, Susan Sutton. May 5, Barbara Onley and Jimmie Roberts. May 6, Yancie Taylor. May 7, Vernelle Anders. May 9, Mac & Potter. May 10, Matt Silva and Nikki Otis. 16280 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.0501.

Readings

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Rio Nido Roadhouse May 5, Poyntlyss Sistars. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821. Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub May 6, the Tonewoods. 131 E First St, Cloverdale. 707.894.9610. Sebastiani Theatre May 8, 7:30pm, “Women Composers” with Vox Populi Choir. 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.

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Occidental Center for the Arts May 5, 7pm, Teresa Trull, Cris Williamson and Barbara Higbie reunion tour. May 6-7, the Occidental Community Choir Spring Concert. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party. May 6, Tri Tip Trio. 401 Grove St, Sonoma. 707.343.0044.

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Newman Auditorium May 10, 7:30pm, SRJC Jazz Combos. SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.

Redwood Cafe May 3, Irish set dancing. May 4, De Colores. May 5, singer-songwriter competition. May 6, the Casual Coalition with Pi Jacobs. May 7, 5pm, Gypsy Kisses. May 8, Open Mic with DJ Loisaida. May 10, Blue Doria. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

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Mystic Theatre May 4, Keith Greeninger with Achilles Wheel and Joe Craven. May 5, Mustache Harbor. May 7, Devin the Dude with MND. May 10, Todd Snider and Great American Taxi. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap May 4, the Beautiful Questions. 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 707.774.5226.

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Murphy’s Irish Pub May 5, Ragtag Sullivan. May 6, Ten Foot Tone. 464 First St E, Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

Phoenix Theater May 5, IamSu. May 6, Sinicle with X-Method and Niviane. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

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May 29 Family Fun with Hear the ins and outs of Caitlyn Jenner’s gender-bending journey when she speaks about her new book, ‘The Secrets of My Life,’ at the College of Marin’s James Dunn Theater on Thursday, May 4 at 7pm. jam. May 9, R&B House Band. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma. 707.996.1364. Spancky’s Bar May 5, Featherwitch. May 6, Unbalanced. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.664.0169. Twin Oaks Roadhouse May 4, Levi’s Workshop. May 5, Sean Carscadden Trio. May 6, Moonlight Rodeo. May 7, 3pm, David Thom Invitational Bluegrass Jam. May 8, the Blues Defenders pro jam. May 9, open mic. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. 707.795.5118. Whiskey Tip May 4, “May the 4th Be with You” with North Bay Cabaret. May 6, Girls Night Out: The Show. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

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Sebastopol Center for the Arts May 5, the Two Lions Band. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. 707.829.4797.

Blue Note Napa May 3, Barrio Manouche. May 4-6, Pete Escovedo Orchestra. May 7, Sandy Cressman. May 9, Roem Baur. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.

SOMO Village Event Center May 5, 6:30pm, Rotary Rocks for Kids benefit concert with Wonder Bread 5. 1400 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.795.3550.

Ca’ Momi Osteria May 5, Cinco de Mayo with DJ Tamayo. May 6, David Correa Trio. 1141 First St, Napa. 707.224.6664.

Sonoma Speakeasy May 3, Acrosonics. May 4, Jon Shannon Williams. May 5, 6:30pm, Jim Caroompas. May 5, 8pm, doRian Mode. May 6, 6pm, Old Earth. May 6, 8pm, Three on a Match. May 7, 5pm, Jim Caroompas. May 7, 8:30pm, blues

Hydro Grill May 6, the AllwaysElvis Outta Rehab Show. 1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.9777. Jarvis Conservatory May 6, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.

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Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center May 5, “Hot Jazz” with the NVC Jazz Ensemble. May 7, 3pm, “Strings Sing” with NVC Orchestra. 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. 707.256.7500. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater May 6, 7pm, VOENA: Voices of Now. 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900. Napa Valley Roasting Company Fri, jammin’ and java with Jeff Johnson. 948 Main St, Napa. 707.224.2233.

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Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano Fri, live mariachi music. 1237 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.942.4400.

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Silo’s May 3, Syria T Berry. May 4, Shelby, Texas with Zak Fennie. May 5, the Rhythm Method Four. May 6, Garage Band 101 for Adults. 530 Main St, Napa. 707.251.5833.

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St. Clair Brown Winery May 5, the Speakeasy music session. 816 Vallejo St, Napa. 707.255.5591.

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EV Lounge May 4. “Coffee, Oil & Water,” exhibition of paintings by Nancy Nichols, Nancy Cicchetti and Eileen Ormiston. 6pm. 500 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.419.2577

Arts Exhibition,” annual show displays the work of 150 Bay Area artists who reconstruct and rework books into unique pieces of art. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; SatSun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

Book Passage by the Bay May 5. “The Art of Brendan T Kelly” photographer excels at capturing visual stories in his work. 6pm. 100 Bay St., Sausalito. 415.339.1300.

SONOMA

Corte Madera Library May 6. “Painting Music & More,” showing of exuberant abstracts by Guillermo Kelly and intimate landscapes by Heidi Hafer. 10:30am. 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

SONOMA Art Guild of Sonoma May 5. “Small But Grand,” group show of small works. 5pm. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.996.3115. Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery May 5. “Aging with Attitude,” photography series by John Martin shows models ages 60 and over dressed in fearless fashion. 5pm. 312 South A St., Ste 7, Santa Rosa. 707.695.1011. Cooperage Brewing Company May 5. “Faith Tattoo Art Show,” several tattoo artists from the Santa Rosa shop show recent works. 5pm. 981 Airway Ct., Santa Rosa. 707.293.9787. The Art Wall at Shige Sushi May 8. “Recent Paintings by Suzanne Jacquot,” artist and MarinMOCA workshop instructor is known for her dynamic gestural paintings. 5pm. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.9753.

NAPA Upstairs Art Gallery May 6. “Dreamscapes,” paintings by Dee Andreini possess ethereal qualities. 5pm. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.4214.

ONGOING MARIN Bay Model Visitor Center Through May 20, “Vanishing Species,” award-winning artist Rita Sklar explores the wonders of nature and the decline of many beautiful creatures. Beverly Mayeri’s art highlighting endangered species also shows. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871. Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through May 18, “East West Rhythmical Harmony,” featuring mixed-media works by modern Chinese and French impressionism expert Anita Wong and acrylics by eclectic California artist Elizabeth Geisler. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6. 415.524.8932. Gallery Route One Through May 14, “Rising to the Surface,” Inverness artist Zea Morvitz exhibits largescale drawings of found objects in the center gallery, with a Lucid Art Residency and Mary Mountcastle Eubank’s mixed-media sculptures in the annex. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347. MarinMOCA Through May 20, “Altered Book & Book

Events

Charles M Schulz Museum Through Jul 16, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” on the 50th anniversary of the stage show, retrospective exhibit features rare memorabilia from the production’s worldwide history. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452. Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through May 14, “Art of Gastronomy II,” exhibit celebrates the bounty of Sonoma County food and its wine industry in the context of art. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970. IceHouse Gallery Through May 10, “Daily Patterns, Daily Prayers,” solo exhibition of new art works by Tracey Rolandelli features watercolors, sketches, oil and acrylic paintings on a wide range of subject matter. 405 East D St, Petaluma. 707.778.2238. Occidental Center for the Arts Through May 14, “The Spring Equinox: When Day and Night Are Equal,” group exhibit honors the significance of the spring equinox with works that express the power and beauty of new beginnings. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392. Paul Mahder Gallery Through May 21, “Natural Occurrence,” solo show by artist Barry Masteller features layered paintings that build upon themselves like geological formations. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.473.9150. Petaluma Arts Center Through May 20, “theNeuwPolitic,” over 50 artists representing Northern and Central California explore the current political climate as each individual artist envisions it. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. Tues-Sat, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600. Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through May 7, “Let It Be Kids,” annual collaborative art exhibition by local students. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

NAPA Caldwell Snyder Gallery Through May 15, “Gregory Kondos: Recent Paintings,” the artist is considered one of the world’s foremost landscape painters. 1328 Main St, St Helena. Open daily, 10 to 6. 415.531.6755. Rasmussen Art Gallery Through May 7, “Student Art Exhibit,” visual arts department of Pacific Union College presents a multifaceted showing. Pacific Union College, 1 Angwin Ave, Angwin. 707.965.6303.

Comedy Dennis Gaxiola Standup headliner has been seen on Comedy Central. May 6, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery,

On Saturday, May 6 at noon, hot rods, sports cars, classic cars and electric cars will converge on San Rafael’s Fourth Street for May Madness, a car-lover’s parade and show.

1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883. Ken Garr’s All-Star Comedy Magic Show Several magicians perform sleight-of-hand and mind-bending magic tricks with lots of zany comedy. May 6, 3 and 7:30pm. $7$12. First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.545.3863.

their colorful costumes and beautiful choreography. May 10, 6:30pm. $6. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.

Events

Mort Sahl Sahl takes the stage every week to deliver his legendary, take-no-prisoners wit. Thurs, 7pm. $20. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival Exciting program includes dance, martial arts, Japanese tea ceremony, Taiko drumming, fashion show and more. May 6, 11am. Free admission. Marin YMCA, 1500 Los Gamos Dr, San Rafael. 415.492.9622.

Nonsense & Verse Actor and author Dan Goodman’s one-man show includes musical numbers, satirical reflections, stunning visuals and more. May 4, 7pm. $20-$30. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

Astronaut Lullabies Immersive live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space, returns by popular demand. Sat, May 6, 7pm. $10-$15. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4465.

Swami Beyondananda & Scott Grace Two comic performers team up for a funny, spiritual double-header. May 6, 7:30pm. $20-$25. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

The Cat’s Pajamas Dress in your PJs for a comfortable community talent showcase that features food, wine, live music, art and a raffle to benefit Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County. May 9, 6pm. $5. Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.7868.

Trivia & Standup Night Win in trivia and stay for longtime San Francisco comedian Michael Meehan. May 10, 8pm. $3. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

Dance Festival de Primavera Cali Calmécac students mesmerize with

Day Under the Oaks The open house and educational fair features exhibits, demonstrations, food and activities for the whole family. May 7, 10am. Free. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 1.800.564.SRJC. di Rosa Exhibition Tour Guided tour offers a deeper exploration of the many layers of storytelling within

the gallery’s current exhibition. Sat, May 6, 10:30am. $5. di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991.

Iwakalua Celebrate Hawaiian culture through oli (chant), mele (song), hula (dance) and Aloha in Marin. May 6, 1pm. $10. Hamilton Amphitheater Park, Main Gate Road, Novato. hulaon.org. Marin Open Studios This well-loved, self-guided event spans two weekends and features over 250 artists in their studios. Guides available. May 6-7. Various locations throughout Marin County. marinopenstudios.org. May Day Celebration Drumming circles, mediation, dancing and potluck feasting ushers in the summer season. May 7, 2pm. $10-$20. Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. 707.795.2398. May Madness Car Show & Parade Longest running car show and parade in Northern California honors the heritage of hot rods and inspires the next generation of car enthusiasts with modified, new, electric cars sports cars and more. May 6, 12pm. Free. Downtown San Rafael, Fourth St, San Rafael. Next Level Music Conference Creative Sonoma hosts the second annual event for musicians and those interested in the industry, with keynote speakers and roundtable discussions. May 7, 9:30am. $20-$30. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Petaluma Arts Association Open Studio Tour See creative and inspiring work in the artist studios throughout Petaluma, and talk to them in an intimate and casual setting. May 6-7. Free. Petaluma Home Studios, various locations, Petaluma. 707.762.2978. Ropes Course Leader Training Program Training provides opportunities to enhance outdoor leadership skills and give back through voluntary community service. May 5-7. $125. Sonoma Developmental Center, 15000 Arnold Dr, Eldridge. challengesonoma.org. Sonoma Ceramics Spring Studio Sale Get beautiful handmade gifts ranging from jewelry to pottery and garden items. May 6, 10am. Free. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. 707.938.4626. Spring Warehouse Sale Vendors include Starry Night Winery, Mill Valley Candleworks and others. May 5-6, 10am. Bel Marin Keys Boulevard Warehouses, 359 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato. 415.747.7999. Super Nice Social Healdsburg Evening of super nice people, cider, beer, fun and entertainment is followed by a day of community service. May 5-6. Free admission. Sonoma Cider, 44F Mill St, Healdsburg. 707.723.7018.

The Wonder of Birth Event focuses on the hard work of women, their midwives and doctors. May 7, 1pm. Free. 33 Arts, 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 33, Santa Rosa. 415.601.5323.

Field Trips Bird Walk Led by Madrone Audubon Society. Meet for carpooling next to the Sausal Creek Bridge. May 6, 7:30am. Mayacamas Sanctuary, Pine Flat Rd & Hwy 128, Healdsburg. madroneaudubon.org. Modern Sailing Open House & Sailboat Rides Enjoy a sail in the bay with live music by the Sausalito Waterfront Pickers and food and drinks. May 7, noon. Free. Modern Sailing School & Club, 2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito. Nestward Migration Docent-led walk heads to the double-crested cormorant nesting colony at Delta Pond. Pre-registration required. May 7-8 at 9am. $15. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Spring Petaluma River Cleanup Come together with several local groups to remove trash from the waterway. May 6, 9am. Petaluma Marina, 781 Baywood Dr, Petaluma. friendsofthepetalumariver.org. Yoga in the Vineyards Molly Vogel leads all-level yoga classes overlooking the beauty of west Sonoma County, followed by a wine-tasting flight and bites. Sat, May 6, 10am. $30. Emeritus Vineyards, 2500 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. mollyvogelyoga.com.

Film 13th Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s documentary on the 13th Amendment screens. May 8, 1 and 7pm. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840. Crazy Wise Documentary explores what can be learned from people around the world who have turned their psychological crisis into a positive transformative experience. Screening is followed by conversation. May 4, 7:30pm. By donation. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009. CULT Film Series Hyperactive action movies are on the bill, with “Natural Born Killers” and “True Romance” screening back-to-back. May 4, 7pm. $10. Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.525.8909. DocLands Documentary Film Festival Non-competitive festival showcases

documentary films in a variety of genres and content, while also building connections and partnerships to invigorate the world of nonfiction filmmaking. May 10-14. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222. Film Fest Petaluma Close to 40 short films from countries across the world screen at the ninth annual festival. May 6. $10-$15. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. filmfestpetaluma.com. First Friday Film Series Academy Award-winning classic “The Bridge on the River Kwai” screens. May 5, 7pm. $5. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452. John F Kennedy Centennary Four films shown over two nights offer intimate, behind-closed-doors looks at Kennedy’s short presidency. Fri, May 5, 7pm and Sun, May 7, 4pm. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606. Petaluma Film Alliance Spring Cinema Series Featuring recent award-winning favorites and top Oscar contenders as well as classic and local films, with pre-screening lectures and post-film discussions. Weds through May 17. Carole L Ellis Auditorium, 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. 415.392.5225. The S Word Screening of new film that addresses suicide is hosted by the Real Mental Health Initiative at Congregation Rodef Sholom. May 4, 7pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111. San Francisco Cable Cars Bay Area filmmaker Strephon Taylor’s new documentary is about one of San Francisco’s most recognizable icons. May 7, 1pm. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756. Tickling Giants Documentary on one man’s comedic turn during Arab Spring events in Egypt is presented by Seventh Art Stand, a nationwide act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia. May 10. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.525.4840. A Will for the Woods Documentary follows musician and psychiatrist Clark Wang as he prepares for his own green burial. Followed by discussion. May 10, 6:30pm. $10. Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol.

Food & Drink Backyard Cheese Workshop Learn to make goat milk cheeses. May 7, 5pm. The Fairfax Backyard Farmer, 135 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax. 415.342.5092. Discussion Derby Party Raise a glass to the new releases of Discussion and Three Palms Merlot in a Kentucky Derby-themed party. May 6, 1pm. $75-$125. Duckhorn Vineyards, 1000 Lodi Lane, St Helena. 707.967.2030. Divine Wine & Food Extravaganza Tastings of a dozen top restaurants and winery offerings, live and silent auctions, a curated exhibit of artwork by

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Keeping The Living Music Alive

May 4 • Thur • 8pm • $15 • The Fenix in San Rafael

Jeff Oster “Live” w/Todd Boston, Celso Alberti, Michael Manring, Frank Martin, Jeff Taboloff

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Jai Uttal “Celebrating Roots Rock Rama! w/Jose Neto, Prajna Vieira, Ben Leinbach +

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I ♥Love Mom Spring Craft Market Shop for mom with more than 40 artists selling their fine handmade arts and crafts. May 6, 9am. Free admission. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.1370.

This Is My Brave Signature event brings together members of the public, healthcare agencies and community leaders for a live presentation of essays, music, comedy and poetry performed by individuals living with mental illness. May 6, 4pm. $20-$100. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. 707.256.7500.

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Food & Drink

Wed. $36. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.7222. Yoga & Beer Beginner-friendly Vinyasa style yoga class goes well with drinking fine craft beer. Sun, May 7, noon. $12. Cooperage Brewing Co, 981 Airway Ct, Santa Rosa. 707.293.9787.

Lectures Antonio Sausys Hear the author, somatic psychotherapist and yoga teacher speak about the link between modern body-oriented psychotherapy and ancient yogic teaching. May 4, 1pm. Free. Outdoor Art Club, 1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.2582. A Biodynamic Approach to Cannabis Cultivation Expert panel discusses the merits of growing certified biodynamic cannabis. May 7, 1pm. $15. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. California Seaweed 101 Workshop covers the history and culinary usage of local seaweed. May 4, 7:30pm. $35. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. Civil Liberties in 2017 George Pegelow of the Marin Chapter of the ACLU guides a discussion of our Constitutionally protected rights. May 8, 4:15pm. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St, Marin City. 415.332.6157.

Eat, drink and be merry at the Divine Wine & Food Extravaganza, a charity event featuring wine and food pairings, live jazz, an art exhibit and more, on Sunday, May 7, 5-9pm at the Unity Center in Novato.

young Bay Area talents and performances featuring live jazz, classical and contemporary music. May 7, 5pm. $110. Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr, Novato. divinewine.org. First Fridays Wood-Fired Therapy Pizza Enjoy wines and wood-fired pizza, preceded by optional yoga in the vineyards classes, for an uplifting vibe to start the weekend. Fri, May 5, 5:30pm. Martin Ray Winery, 2191 Laguna Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.823.2404. Fresh Starts Chef Event Cookbook author and North Bay native Gabi Moskowitz shares her secrets for tasty and economical recipes. May 4, 6:30pm. $60. The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 215. The Great Petaluma Chili Cook-Off Massive tasting event turns 20 years old with 40 chili teams, 20 breweries, and 15 salsa teams all competing for your vote. May 6, 1pm. $10-$55. Petaluma Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. greatchilicookoff.com.

political reality. May 3, 8am. Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon. 415.388.1818. Magical Mystery Tours Mysterious tours to magical wineries along the Wine Road includes food pairings and other goodies. Sat, May 6. $125. Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys, various locations, Healdsburg. wineroad.com. Rosé & Whimsical White Wine Party Wine-tasting experience includes 10 wines and bites. Reservations recommended. May 3, 5:30pm. $35. Vin Antico Wine Bar, 881 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.721.0600. Salsa Challenge Sample salsa and other goodies and vote for your favorite contestant. May 4, 6pm. American Canyon Library, 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon. 707.644.1136. Saturday Harvest Market Selling local and seasonal fruit, flowers, vegetables and eggs. Sat, 9am. Sonoma Garden Park, 19990 Seventh St E, Sonoma.

Guacamole Contest Register in advance to show off your homemade guacamole, and compete for prizes. May 6, 12pm. Calistoga Library, 1108 Myrtle St, Calistoga. 707.942.4833.

Vintner Dinner Series Three-course meal is paired with Alysian Wines selections chosen by winemaker Woody Hambrecht. May 4, 6pm. $95 and up. Studio Barndiva, 237 Center St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7404.

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Marin Interfaith Council’s event features talks on the topic of praying in the new

Wine & Dine Wednesdays Weekly three-course offering showcases local wines and music by Michael Hantman.

Clapper Rails Jules Evans speaks on the endangered bird species that lives along Gallinas Creek. May 3, 7pm. Northgate Mall Community Room, 7000 Northgate Dr, San Rafael. Climate Change & the Gardener Learn how climate affects our gardens and best practices we can employ to adapt. May 6, 10:30am. Free. Point Reyes Station Library, 11435 CA Route 1, Point Reyes Station. The Dark & the Surreal Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret talks with New York Times bestselling author Ayelet Waldman about absurd and surreal elements found in daily life. May 7, 7pm. $10$25. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000. David Sedaris The master of satire speaks. May 7, 7pm. $35-$45. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Designing Applique Mt Tam Quilt Guild meeting. May 9, 7pm. Aldersgate Methodist Church, #1 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael. 415.453.5393. Equine Partners for Empowerment Workshop partners people with horses to connect with intuitive social intelligence of the horse herd. May 7, 1pm. $250. Willow Tree Stables, 3999 Vineyard Road, Novato. 415-457-3800. Galvanized in Defense of Liberty Talk focuses on the roles African Americans and Native Americans played in World War I. May 4, 6pm. $10-$15. History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.

Ghost Ship An illustrated talk on the wreck of the Manila Galleon San Juanillo off the coast of Baja California. May 4, noon. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.473.6058. The Journal as Source of Prose, Poetry & Performance Free-write using prompts and sensory details to capture a moment, then expand those passages to publication-worthy works. Wed, 6:30pm. Through May 17. $95. College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. marincommunityed.com. Justice & Sustainability Dialogue Visiting professor, poet and speaker Dr Bayo Akomolafe from Nigeria leads a talk about the purpose of education. May 9, 4:30pm. Free. Sonoma State University, Carson Hall Room 10, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707-664-2880. Kokedama Workshop Create a garden on a string with floral designer Sue Volkel. May 6, 1pm. $65. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. Rethink Your Drink Talk is part of the library’s Healthy Living series. May 6, 2pm. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004. Solutions Beneath Our Feet Talk on regenerative agriculture shows how increased soil carbon content promotes plant growth. May 3, 6:30pm. Free. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. Summer of Love Docent talk revisits the art, fashion and music of 1967. May 9, noon. San Anselmo Council Chamber, 525 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Understanding Your Child’s Difficult Behaviors & How to Help Sushila Hart addresses these and other issues that focus on difficult behaviors from infancy to early adolescence. Pre-registration suggested. May 6, 1pm. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.453.8092. Vegetable Gardening: Basics & Challenges Hosted by UC Marin master gardener Joe Jennings. May 5, noon. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.473.6058. Where do Dowsing Answers Come From? Hosted by Susan Collins, internationally acclaimed dowsing teacher, keynote speaker and workshop leader. May 6, 1:30pm. Community Room, 201 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. The Wonderful World of Vines Valley of the Moon Garden Club presents master gardener Ann Chambers in a talk about flowers, fruits and vegetables that can grow on the vine. May 4, 6:30pm. $5. Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St W, Sonoma. 707.938.4105. Writing the Watershed Prose and poetry writing workshop is led by author Elizabeth Herron. Pre-registration required. May 6, 10am. $85. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

In the Heights Santa Rosa Junior College theatre arts department presents Lin-Manuel Miranda’s debut musical hit about New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Through May 7. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4307. Maple & Vine Intriguing comedy concerns a community of burned-out professionals and nostalgic suburbanites who collectively turn back the clock to the 1950s. Through May 7. Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. 707.266.6305. May 5-21. $10-$20. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.457.8811. The Music Man Stapleton Theatre Company celebrates 10 years with resident director Bruce Vieira reprising his first show. May 5-14. $16-$22. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. 415.258.4640. Power Lines Three short plays debut in this festival. May 4-13. Ives Hall room 119, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

Iwakalua, a celebration of Hawaiian culture that will feature oli (chant), mele (song) and hula (dance), will take place at 1pm on Saturday, May 6 at Novato’s Hamilton Amphitheater Park.

Young Adult Authors Roundtable A lively conversation with four diverse authors of young adult literature. May 3, 7pm. Petaluma Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.0563.

College of Marin James Dunn Theatre May 4, 7pm, “The Secrets of My Life” with Caitlyn Jenner, in conversation with coauthor Buzz Bissinger. $40. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.485.9385.

Readings

Dance Palace May 7, 4pm, “The Songs of Trees” with David Haskell. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.

Book Passage May 3, 7pm, “Shattered” with Jon Allen and Amie Parnes. May 4, 7pm, “How to Be Married” with Jo Piazza. May 5, 7pm, “Oola” with Brittany Newell. May 6, 1pm, “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse” with Carlyn Montes de Oca, cosponsored by Marin Humane Society. May 6, 4pm, “Changing Our Minds” with Don Lattin. May 6, 7:30pm, “Cravings” with Judy Collins, co-sponsored by Green Light Clinic, $30. May 7, 11am, “Small Homes” with Lloyd Kahn. May 7, 1pm, “If I Could Keep You Little “ with Marianne Richmond. May 7, 4pm, “Last Things” with Marissa Moss. May 7, 7pm, “Watching Their Dance” with Therese CrutcherMarin. May 8, 7pm, “King of Doubt” with Peter Gibb. May 10, 1pm, “Hourglass: Time, Memory, Marriage” with Dani Shapiro. May 10, 7pm, poetry with José Gutiérrez and Dean Rader. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960. Book Passage By-the-Bay May 7, 11am, “Toucans, Too” with Bethanie Murguia. 100 Bay St, Sausalito. 415.339.1300.

Insalata’s May 6, noon, “Tartine All Day” with Elisabeth Prueitt, a Cooks with Books event. $115 and up. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.457.7700. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts May 3, 7pm, “In the Darkroom” with Susan Faludi, co-presented by Copperfield’s Books. $45. May 4, 6:30pm, “Junie B’s Essential Guide to School” with Barbara Park. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Napa Bookmine at Oxbow May 6, noon, “OH! The Things You Can See in the Dark!” with Cathleen Francisco. May 7, 12pm, “Splotch” with Gianna Marino. 610 First St, Shop 4, Napa. 707.726.6575. Napa Main Library May 6, 2:30pm, “Hunted: The Zodiac Murders” with Mark Hewitt. 580 Coombs St, Napa. 707.253.4070. Paul Mahder Gallery May 7, 2pm, “Seeking Engagement” with Richard Kamler, includes a lively

conversation. RSVP requested. Free. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.473.9150.

Songs for a New World Musical from Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown is a moving exploration of life, love and the choices that we make, presented in a collection of songs ranging from gospel to funk and rock. Through May 7. $16-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books May 3, 4pm, “A Unicorn Named Sparkle” with Amy Young. May 6, 2pm, “Elephant and Piggie Biggie!” with Mo Williams. May 10, 4pm, “The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre” with Gail Carson Levine. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.0563. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books May 10, 7pm, “Pantsuit Nation” with various authors. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.

Theater Anton in Show Business Valley Players presents the madcap comedy about three actresses navigating their show biz dreams in a wonderland of American theater. May 9-11. $20. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. valley-players.com. The Chaotic Art of Life A controversial piece of art is the catalyst for conflict between roommates in this new play by local playwright James Jandak Wood, presented by Sonoma Arts Live. Through May 7. $18-$37. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. sonomaartslive.org. The Children’s Hour Classic drama about a school for girls

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By Amy Alkon

I got in an argument with my boyfriend about the reason not to have sex outside our relationship. He said he wouldn’t do it because he wouldn’t want to hurt me. I said he shouldn’t want to be with anybody else, but he said that’s just not realistic for guys. Are men really just these unfeeling sex machines?—Dismayed

Male sexuality is about as sentimental as an oar. In fact, if there’s one secret that guys try to keep from women, it’s this: A man can really love a woman and still want to spend the afternoon wrecking the bed with her BFF, her well-preserved mom and her sister. As awful as that probably sounds, men’s evolved lust for sexual variety isn’t something you and other women should take personally. Evolutionary psychologists David Buss and David Schmitt explain that genetically speaking, it’s generally in a man’s interest to pursue a “short-term sexual strategy”—pounce and bounce, coitus and, um, avoid us—with as many women as possible. Buss and Schmitt explain that there are times when it’s to a man’s advantage to pursue a “long-term sexual strategy”—commitment to one woman. It’s a quality-over-quantity strategy—wanting a woman with “high mate value” (one who’s physically and psychologically desirable enough to hold out for a guy who’ll commit). Other factors include seeking the emotional, social and cooperative benefits of a partnership and wanting to retire from the time-, energy- and resource-suck of working the ladies on Match.com like a second job. In light of this, think about what your boyfriend’s really telling you by opting for, “Honey, where do I sign away my sexual freedom?” This isn’t dismaying, degrading, or any of the other bummer D-words. In fact, it’s really romantic.

My boyfriend of five years has gotten super moody. He picks fights with me and even gets a little verbally abusive and condescending. I know he’s a good guy, and I want to help him sort through his stuff, but I’m finding myself flirting with other guys and fantasizing about cheating on him. I am not the kind of person who cheats, and I feel terribly guilty even having those thoughts.—Demeaned

Ideally, “I’ve never felt this way before!” reflects something a little more romantic than longing to tunnel out of your relationship with a sharpened spoon. I wrote recently about a cocktail of personality traits that are associated with a susceptibility to infidelity in a person—basically those of a narcissistic, lazy con artist with all the empathy of a bent tack. That finding is from research by evolutionary psychologists Todd Shackelford and David Buss, who also studied the emotional circumstances in a relationship that might lead one of the partners to cheat or to want to. They found that there are two personality characteristics someone can have that make a relationship particularly miserable. One is emotional instability—marked by mood swings and a gloomy obsessiveness about things beyond one’s control. As Buss explains in The Dangerous Passion, when emotional instability is paired with quarrelsomeness (and all of the ugly condescension, sniping and emotional neglect that goes with it), relationships become “cauldrons of conflict.” This, in turn, raises the odds that one’s partner will seek solace in the, um, back seat of another. Part of being in a relationship is taking out the trash when it starts to overflow—including the psychological trash spilling out of the dumpster that has become “you.” Talk compassionately with your boyfriend about the need for him to start figuring out and fixing whatever’s causing him to act out in toxic ways. Don’t expect change at “Poof !” speed, but look for signs that he’s taking meaningful steps to dig out of his emotional winter. Give yourself some time markers—maybe the two-week mark, a month from now and the three-month mark. This should keep you from just blindly continuing along with a partner whose interests could be advertised as: Enjoys dive bars, French cinema and long screaming arguments on the beach.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

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For the week of May 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Beware of

feeling sorry for sharks that yell for help. Beware of trusting coyotes that act like sheep and sheep that act like coyotes. Beware of nibbling food from jars whose contents are different from what their labels suggest. But wait! “Beware” is not my only message for you. I have these additional announcements: Welcome interlopers if they’re humble and look you in the eyes. Learn all you can from predators and pretenders without imitating them. Take advantage of any change that’s set in motion by agitators who shake up the status quo, even if you don’t like them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When poet

Wislawa Szymborska delivered her speech for winning the Nobel Prize, she said that “whatever else we might think of this world—it is astonishing.” She added that for a poet, there really is no such thing as the “ordinary world,” “ordinary life,” and “the ordinary course of events.” In fact, “Nothing is usual or normal. Not a single stone and not a single cloud above it. Not a single day and not a single night after it. And above all, not a single existence, not anyone’s existence in this world.” I offer you her thoughts, Taurus, because I believe that in the next two weeks you will have an extraordinary potential to feel and act on these truths. You are hereby granted a license to be astonished on a regular basis.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Would you consider enrolling in my Self-Pity Seminar? If so, you would learn that obsessing on self-pity is a means to an end, not a morass to get lost in. You would feel sorry for yourself for brief, intense periods so that you could feel proud and brave the rest of the time. For a given period—let’s say three days—you would indulge and indulge and indulge in self-pity until you entirely exhausted that emotion. Then you’d be free to engage in an orgy of self-healing, self-nurturing and self-celebration. Ready to get started? Ruminate about the ways that people don’t fully appreciate you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In a typical conversation, most of us utter too many “uhs,” “likes,” “I means” and “you knows.” I mean, I’m sure that … uh … you’ll agree that, like, what’s the purpose of, you know, all that pointless noise? But I have some good news to deliver about your personal use of language in the coming weeks, Cancerian. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’ll have the potential to dramatically lower your reliance on needless filler. But wait, there’s more: Clear thinking and precise speech just might be your superpowers. As a result, your powers of persuasion should intensify. Your ability to advocate for your favorite causes may zoom. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1668, England named

John Dryden its first Poet Laureate. His literary influence was so monumental that the era in which he published was known as the Age of Dryden. Twentieth-century poetry great T. S. Eliot said he was “the ancestor of nearly all that is best in the poetry of the eighteenth century.” Curiously, Dryden had a low opinion of Shakespeare. “Scarcely intelligible,” he called the Bard, adding, “His whole style is so pestered with figurative expressions that it is as affected as it is coarse.” I foresee a comparable clash of titans in your sphere, Leo. Two major influences may fight it out for supremacy. One embodiment of beauty may be in competition with another. One powerful and persuasive force could oppose another. What will your role be? Mediator? Judge? Neutral observer? Whatever it is, be cagey.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Just this once, and for a limited time only, you have cosmic clearance to load up on sugary treats, leave an empty beer can in the woods, watch stupid TV shows and act uncool in front of the Beautiful People. Why? Because being totally well-behaved, perfectly composed and strictly pure would compromise your mental health more than being naughty. Besides, if you want to figure out what you are on the road to becoming, you will need to know more about what you’re not.

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In addition to fashion tips, advice for the broken-hearted, midlifecrisis support and career counseling, I sometimes provide you with more mystical help. Like now. So if you need nuts-and-bolts guidance, I hope that you’ll have the sense to read a more down-to-earth horoscope. What I want to tell you is that the metaphor of resurrection is your featured theme. You should assume that it’s somehow the answer to every question. Rejoice in the knowledge that although a part of you has died, it will be reborn in a fresh guise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Are you ready for the genie’s favors? Don’t rub the magic lamp unless you are.” That’s the message I saw on an Instagram meme. I immediately thought of you. The truth is that up until recently, you have not been fully prepared for the useful but demanding gifts the genie could offer you. You haven’t had the selfmastery necessary to use the gifts as they’re meant to be used, and therefore they were a bit dangerous to you. But that situation has changed. Although you may still not be fully primed, you’re as ready as you can be. That’s why I say: RUB THE MAGIC LAMP! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have heard the exhortation, “Follow your bliss,” which was popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell. After studying the archetypal stories of many cultures throughout history, he concluded that it was the most important principle driving the success of most heroes. Here’s another way to say it: Identify the job or activity that deeply excites you, and find a way to make it the center of your life. In his later years, Campbell worried that too many people had misinterpreted “Follow your bliss” to mean “Do what comes easily.” That’s all wrong, he said. Anything worth doing takes work and struggle. “Maybe I should have said, ‘Follow your blisters,’” he said with a laugh. I bring this up, Sagittarius, because you are now in an intense “Follow your blisters” phase of following your bliss. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The

versatile artist Melvin Van Peebles has enjoyed working as a filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, composer and novelist. One of his more recent efforts was a collaboration with the experimental band The Heliocentrics. Together they created a science-fictionthemed spoken-word poetry album titled The Last Transmission. Peebles told NPR, “I haven’t had so much fun with clothes on in years.” If I’m reading the planetary omens correctly Capricorn, you’re either experiencing that level of fun, or will soon be doing so.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In what ways do you most resemble your mother? Now is a good time to take inventory. Once you identify any mom-like qualities that tend to limit your freedom or lead you away from your dreams, devise a plan to transform them. You may never be able to defuse them entirely, but there’s a lot you can do to minimize the mischief they cause. Be calm but calculating in setting your intention, Aquarius! P.S. In the course of your inventory, you may also find that there are ways you are like your mother that are of great value to you. Is there anything you could do to more fully develop their potential? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “We are what we imagine,” writes Piscean author N. Scott Momaday. “Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. Our best destiny is to imagine . . . who and what we are. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.” Let’s make this passage your inspirational keynote for the coming weeks. It’s a perfect time to realize how much power you have to create yourself through the intelligent and purposeful use of your vivid imagination. (P.S. Here’s a further tip, this time from Cher: “All of us invent ourselves. Some of us just have more imagination than others.”)Y

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