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Read our ‘Marry Bunch’ feature story to find a North Bay wedding singer this wedding season.
Great List
This is a great list of Bay Area wedding performers [‘Marry Bunch,’ Feb. 8]. They all seem like a great group and definitely folks I would be willing to choose for a wedding when I need one. I think what is important when it comes to turning a party out is finding the right venue to support the crowd and performer. If it is an event center that can provide an ample designated area with good sound for the performer, it can really make a big difference and impact the guests more. There are some great event centers in Sonoma County—it seems like Juli Christi, our Sonoma County gem, has been to many of them! Thanks for sharing this list and giving us access to these artist’s stories. —Billy via pacificsun.com
‘Justified’
Why put illegal alien in quotation marks [‘Local Outrage,’ May 17]? How can someone be an upstanding citizen who circumvents laws to be here in the first place? I’m no Trump fan, but
this is justified and shouldn’t be news. —Tony Good via Facebook
‘Mendacious Narcissist’
Dear Editor, The President-for-Now gave a speech in Saudi Arabia that was way more moderate than the angry, antiIslam invective that he has been spewing throughout his campaign and long before as well. Normalists, who would like to believe that the mendacious narcissist is actually a normal, rational president, are celebrating his reading all the way through the prepared speech without going all wicky-wacky. The question remains, however, if he can pivot so completely after years of hateful, divisive statements, can one believe that he won’t just pivot again, from this apparently normal speech? At any time, in any moment, he will say whatever he’s thinking, with no internal consistency to guide him, except for his narcissistic need for attention and adulation. —Bruce Joffe
By Howard Rachelson
1 What were the last two years in which the Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship, and against what teams in the final round?
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8 Which U.S. state has the longest freshwater shoreline?
9 In February of 2009, Johanna Sigurdardottir, writer of crime novels and children’s fiction, became the first female prime minister of what isolated country? (Capital city shown.)
10 Rearrange five of the letters in the word Europe to form the name of an Asian unit of currency. BONUS QUESTION: How many different first two moves are possible in a game of chess, one move by each player?
It’s scary to think that last month more than 500 motorists in San Rafael were caught using hand-held cell phones while driving. Thankfully, the fine officers at the San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) were out on the roads keeping us safe from these distracted drivers. During a month-long, high-visibility crackdown, the SRPD issued 502 citations to motorists who violated California’s distracted driving law, which states that it’s illegal to hold a cell phone to text, call or use an app while operating a motor vehicle. The offenders face fines starting at $162 and soaring higher for second violations. “Distracted driving kills too many people for us to ignore the facts and pretend it’s OK—it is never acceptable to text and drive,” says SRPD Lieutenant Roy Leon. Well done.
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▼ Hugo Mejia, of San Rafael, was picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and now must brave deportation without a court hearing [see ‘Local Outrage,’ May 17, for more info]. An undocumented Mexican immigrant, Meija, 37, has lived in America for 17 years and is married with three children who were born here. He is gainfully employed and has no arrest record. Years ago, he was caught entering the U.S. and removed, but he later reentered. Under the draconian reinstatement of removal statute, Meija is on track to exile without due process. Too bad about his productive life in our country. Trump claims that his strengthened enforcement policy against illegal immigrants merely targets criminals. Try telling that to this law-abiding Marin county family that has been torn apart. Absolutely shameful, Trump.—Nikki Silverstein
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Season of Fun 2017 Hot Summer Guide By Charlie Swanson
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ummer is near and it wouldn’t be complete without our Hot Summer Guide, your official program to all of the music, festivals, art shows and fun that summer in the North Bay has to offer.
MAY The Mountain Play Magical outdoor theater is already performing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast under a canopy of trees on Mount Tamalpais, with special pre- and post-show entertainment. And mark your calendar for June 10, when the Magic Mountain Play’s Music Festival presents an all-day outdoor music festival celebrating the “Summer of Love” 50th anniversary, culminating in a concert version of Hair. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, 801 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley; $20-$40; 415.383.1100; mountainplay.org.
West Point Inn Sunday Morning Breakfasts Feast on pancakes, sausage, coffee and live music while enjoying a spectacular view from the mountaintop at the West Point Inn, monthly through the second Sunday in October, 9-11am; $10/adults, $5/children; 100 Old Railroad Grade Fire Road, Mill Valley; westpointinn.com.
Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Enjoy the biggest community event of the year. Monday, May 29. Veterans Ceremony in Lytton Square at 9:45am, parade at 10:30am; mviloveaparade.com. Season of Wine & Lavender What began as a daylong celebration is now a three-month season—May through July 15—of tastings, food pairings and tours of lavender-filled fields. Special events include plein air painting sessions and photography safaris, with winemaker seminars elevating the palate at Matanzas Creek Winery, 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. matanzascreek.com.
Ross Valley Players The players wrap up their exciting 87th season with two popular productions. The sophisticated romantic comedy Private Lives is playing now, through June 18. Then, the suspenseful The 39 Steps, adapted from the novel and the Hitchcock film, runs July 14–Aug 20. Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; $15-$27; 415.456.9555; rossvalleyplayers.com. Funky Fridays The weekly summer series brings popular North Bay bands like the Bruthas (May 26), Hour of Tower (June 23) and Frobeck (Aug. 4) to the gorgeous lawn in front of the historic Hood Mansion while raising money for Sonoma Valley parks every Friday through Sept. 1. 1450 N. Pythian Road, Santa Rosa. Doors at 5:30pm; $10; kids under 18, free; funkyfridays.info. Marin Country Mart Get the weekends started with Friday Night Jazz concerts each week at the mart, featuring performers like Pamela Rose and Mads Tolling. Then, go acoustic on Sunday
afternoons when the weekly Folkish Festival books local artists like Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Miracle Mule. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Fridays, 6pm. Sundays, 12:30pm; 415.461.5700. Marin Greek Festival Spend the weekend steeped in traditional Greek cultural staples like cuisine, music, dance and fellowship. Highlights include Friday’s performance by the Hohlax Band, on tour from Greece, and an appearance by Euripides “Rip” Kastaris, the four-time Olympic artist. May 26-28. Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 Highland Dr., Novato; 11am10pm; nativityofchrist.org/festival. Novato Theater Company The long-time Marin theater company’s current run of modern favorite August: Osage County ends on June 4, so act quickly to see the family drama. Then, June 24–25, NTC performs two nights of inspiring theater with Private Lives, Private Lies. In September, the company starts its 2017 season with Neil Simon’s Rumors. 5420 Nave Dr., Novato; novatotheatercompany.org.
BottleRock Napa Valley The biggest concert festival to hit Napa has been sold-out for months, so hopefully you already got your tickets to see headliners Maroon 5, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and Foo Fighters, and eat the best of Napa Valley food and wine. May 26–28 at the Napa Valley Expo Center; 575 Third St., Napa; bottlerocknapavalley.com.
snacks and drinks. On the campus of Dominican University, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael; marinshakespeare.org.
adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Salome, Sept 1–23 at the Russian River Hall, 20347 Highway 116, Monte Rio; $15-$20/$50 gala; 707.524.8739.
Concerts at Montgomery Village Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village Shopping Center offers several music lineups throughout the season. Look for rocking weekend afternoons and Thursday evening shows with bands and performers like Pride & Joy, Pete Escovedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble and others. June 1 through October; 707.545.3844; mvshops.com.
Art at the Source More than 160 artists in dozens of studios throughout western Sonoma County open their space to the public for an interactive art experience during two weekends, June 3–4 and June 10–11. Maps can be found at artatthesource.org or at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, the home of the event’s preview exhibit. 282 S High St., Sebastopol; free; 707.829.4797.
Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue Festive fundraiser for the whole family boasts delicious food, activities for the kids and music from André Pessis & His Allstars and Soul Ska. May 28 at Santos Meadows, Muir Woods Rd., Muir Beach; noon-5pm; free attendance/$20 parking; 415.381.8793.
Mendocino Film Festival The 12th annual film fest features an acclaimed lineup of films including an Oscar winner and five Oscar nominees, eight films from Sundance, eight films premiering in California and one premiering in the US. Other highlights include spotlight programs that boast the best short films of the year, and live music performances accompanying several screenings. June 1–4 at several venues in Mendocino and Fort Bragg; mendocinofilmfestival.org.
Rancho Nicasio’s BBQ on the Lawn Whether it’s Memorial Day weekend, Father’s Day, the Fourth of July or Labor Day, Rancho Nicasio has you covered with top-tier musicians, like Elvin Bishop and Paul Thorn, performing alongside some of the tastiest ’que this side of the Mississippi River. Every Sunday, 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio; gates at 3pm, music at 4pm; 415.662.2219.
Jazz & Blues by the Bay Sausalito’s summertime series is becoming the stuff of legends, with headlining acts like The Daniel Castro Band and Andre Thierry, performing on the waterfront with breathtaking views of the bay. Fridays, June 2–Aug 25. Gabrielson Park, Humboldt Avenue and Anchor Street, Sausalito; jazzandbluesbythebay.com.
OysterFest It’s a Memorial Day staycation in Marin as the inaugural OysterFest offers lots of local flavors. Live music from Lazyman, with guests Phil Lesh and Scott Law, makes for a fitting soundtrack to a laid back day of oysters and other delicious options, cold beer, fun games and more. May 29, Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael; 1pm; $10 admission/kids 12 and under are free; 415.524.2773.
Sonoma County Pride Celebration What’s not to love about 30 years of Russian River pride? This year’s festivities start on June 2, with a concert featuring Billy Gilman and Steve Grand at the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park. On June 3, a Solidarity Rally and National LGBTQI March at Guerneville Lodge features speakers, music, food and a film festival screens at the Rio Theater in Monte Rio. A festival full of entertainment, exhibitors and more follows the annual unity march and parade on June 4. Downtown Guerneville; sonomacountypride.org.
JaM Cellars Ballroom The historic ballroom that sits above Blue Note Jazz Club in downtown Napa is now known as the JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre to be exact, but we’re more excited about the lineup than the title. After a slew of BottleRock after-parties featuring performers like Bob Moses and House of Pain, the ballroom hosts performers that range from Jazz Getaway founder Brian Culbertson (June 10) to laidback songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter (June 16), and events ranging from community dance event Salsa con Vino (June 17) to a benefit for the Schoolbox Project with the Brothers Comatose and others (July 7). 1030 Main St., Napa. Full lineup at bluenotenapa.com and jamcellarsballroom.com.
JUNE Marin Shakespeare Company Now in its 28th season, Marin Shakespeare’s summer lineup features three of Shakespeare’s most delightful plays: Much Ado About Nothing (June 23 to July 23), The Three Musketeers (July 28 to Aug. 27) and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Sept. 1-24). Enjoy summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, where you can bring your own picnic, or purchase
Healdsburg Jazz Festival Sound the trumpets and walk that bass right on up to Healdsburg for the 19th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival. There are more than a dozen concerts scheduled, and this year features the Heath Brothers, the Bobby Hutcherson Tribute Band, Henry Butler, the Joe Lovano Quartet and the Kenny Garrett Quintet, among many others. Concerts take place June 2-11 at various locations in and around Healdsburg. Prices vary; 707.433.4633; healdsburgjazzfestival.org. Uptown Theatre’s Summer Lineup Downtown Napa’s art deco concert venue welcomes an array of performers to its landmark stage. Veteran Bay Area rockers Y&T perform on June 2. Gifted guitarists Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ team up for Taj Mo on June 15. Celebrity-biting comedian Kathy Griffin takes the mic on June 17. Songwriters Aimee Mann (July 13) and Judy Collins (July 21) dazzle, and Robert Cray brings the band on July 23. 1350 Third St., Napa; 707.259.0123; uptowntheatrenapa.com. Curtain Call Theatre The company takes on the hilarious play-within-a-play Noises Off! June 2–24, including a fundraising Champagne buffet gala closing night, and dreams up an
Napa Live: Inside & Out Last year’s debut music crawl through Napa was so popular that it’s back for three days this summer. Thirty locations inside and out once again offer music by more than 40 live bands and performers, with local venues, shops, plazas, patios, restaurants and more hosting Serf & James, Full Chizel, Craig Corona, the LoWatters, the Deadlies and many others throughout downtown Napa on June 4, Sept 3 and Oct 1. Noon to 6pm; free admission; 707.257.0322. Goose & Gander Music Series Napa Valley’s wine country public house is the perfect setting to see locals play on the lush patio. The summer series opens with Lonesome Locomotive on June 4 and continues each Sunday afternoon through Sept 24. 1245 Spring St., St. Helena; 1pm; goosegander.com. Town Center Corte Madera Summer Music Series The Town Center’s courtyard sets the mood for music as bands and performers play in the family-friendly, outdoor atmosphere. Sundays, June 4 through Aug, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera; 2pm; free; shoptowncenter.com. Mill Valley Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting Festival Annual fundraiser is looking more exciting and delicious than ever and features wine from more than 65 premium wineries, fine craft beers from 11 breweries and food from nearly 30 food purveyors and 12 local restaurants and chefs. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. June 4 at Depot Plaza; 85 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 1–4pm; $55 and up; age 21 and over; 415.388.9700. Live at Lagunitas Everyone’s favorite Sonoma County brewery has lots of music on tap this summer in their Petaluma amphitheaterette. High-energy rock band Low Cut Connie opens the series on June 6. Soulful hip-hop group Tank & the Bangs performs June 27. Indie rockers Whitney play on July 25. Songwriter James McMurtry croons on Aug 7. Free tickets are limited, and go on sale three weeks before each show on the bands’ websites, so set your calendars accordingly. 1280 N McDowell Blvd., Petaluma; lagunitas.com/live. Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Musician and producer Brian Culbertson’s sixth annual event features an incredible lineup of jazz and R&B artists including guitarist Marcus Miller, funky front woman Candy Dulfer, legendary group The Whispers and more. Wine receptions, dinner concerts and after-parties mix up the fun, June 7–11, at various locations throughout Napa Valley; jazzgetaway.com.
Marin Theatre Company The ambitious and innovative company hosts a special summer show this year, with the Bay Area premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride, about a desperate Elvis impersonator who finds stardom when he goes drag, June 8–July 2. Then, in September, the company’s 51st season opens with the world premiere by the 2017 PEN Awardwinner, Thomas and Sally. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415.388.5200. KRUSH Backyard Concerts The summer series reflects the radio’s laidback, community-oriented vibe with a selection of North Bay stars of Americana and beyond. On June 8, a pre-party for the forthcoming Railroad Square Music Fest features the Crux crooning along with help from the Easy Leaves and Ashley Allred. Other performers this summer include Keller Williams (June 29), Sang Matiz (July 27) and Kingsborough (Aug 10). 3565 Standish Ave., Santa Rosa; doors at 5:30pm; free; krsh.com. Rock Star University’s House of Rock Santa Rosa’s recording space and live music venue celebrates a year under its belt this summer with a stellar lineup of new and returning favorites. Classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult are back in town for the venue’s anniversary show on June 9, former Dokken guitarist George Lynch brings his band Lynch Mob to rock the house on June 16 and more shows are set to be announced soon. 3410 Industrial Dr., Santa Rosa; rockstaruniversity.com. Sonoma Arts Live Community-produced musicals and plays take center stage at this series of performances. Playwright Steven Dietz’s funny and thought-provoking play Becky’s New Car stars Melissa Claire as the mid-life woman considering big changes, June 9–25. Then, the 1920s world of vaudeville comes alive when the classic musical Gypsy runs July 14–30. The Rotary Stage in Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma; sonomaartslive.org. Huichica Music Festival Sonoma’s top two days of music, food and wine feature a lineup that includes veteran stars like Robyn Hitchcock, the Mother Hips’ Greg Loiacono and Galaxie 500’s Dean Wareham, and indie stars like Allah Las, Beachwood Sparks, Cave Singers and Two Sheds. Amazing culinary options like Zuzu and Ippuku, and plenty of beer and wine round out the weekend. June 9–10 at Gundlach Bundschu Winery; 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma; $40-$95; kids 12 and under are free; 707.938.5277. Enchanted Forest Gathering Seventh annual outing once again enchants audiences with a bevy of wondrous music including the only California set of 2017 for British electronica producer Tipper. Other immersive experiences include performance and visual art, workshops and other fairy tale fun for the whole family. June 9–11. Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville; enchantedforestmendo.com. Sweetwater Music Hall Dance the summer away with a lineup of music that boasts bluegrass bosses Peter Rowan and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (June 9), folk friends Langhorne Slim and
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Friday Nights on Main Tiburon’s beloved tradition closes roads to traffic so that local restaurants can set up shop outside and visitors can stroll the streets enjoying live music, wine tastings and more. Last Friday of the month through September. 415.435.5633.
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Bay Area Color Stride
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Summer is almost here, which means it’s about time to pack a picnic and enjoy it in one of Marin’s beautiful parks. Sara Watkins (June 15), Bay Area hip-hop staple Lyrics Born (July 22) and Country Joe McDonald celebrating the 50th anniversary of his album Electric Music for the Mind & Body (July 28). 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley; 415.388.3850. Fairfax Festival & EcoFest Marin’s premier community party turns 40 this year, and offers something for everyone. The kick-off Family Film Night sets the weekend’s tone, mixing social responsibility and sustainability while having fun. Then, Saturday’s parade leads the crowds to three stages of live music, flea market vendors, wholesome food, a kids’ area and more. On top of that, the EcoFest, part of the festival since 2004, showcases the best local environmental movements and figures working towards a cleaner tomorrow. June 9–11, 142 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax; fairfaxfestival.com. Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music Thirty-fourth annual music fest features art and crafts vendors, good things to eat and drink, a wine garden and live music on two stages. Musical acts include Poor Man’s Whiskey and Ronstadt Generations on Saturday; and a solo acoustic set from G Love and rock ’n’ roll from Matt Jaffe & the Distractions on Sunday. There’s also a kids’ area with art projects, petting zoo, train rides and more. June 10–11 at Old Town Novato, Grant between Redwood Avenue and Seventh Street; free; 415.472.1553. Beerfest: The Good One Personally, I think that all beerfests are good, but this one gets the title for its combination of good brews and a good cause. Whether you prefer hoppy IPAs, sour beers and even
ciders, you’ll find old favorites and new loves at this massive tasting event featuring nearly 50 pouring stops and awesome food vendors. The day also benefits local nonprofit Face to Face, whose mission is ending HIV in Sonoma County and supporting the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV/AIDS. June 10. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; 1pm; $50-$60; beerfestthegoodone.com. Peggy Sue’s All-American Cruise Hundreds of classic, stock and custom allAmerican cars roar into Santa Rosa for the annual cruise, and will be on display with live music and awards at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds throughout the day. Then those classic cars roam downtown Santa Rosa in the evening to show off for families and car lovers. June 10; cruiseforpeggysue.com. Stumptown Daze Parade Join the friends of Stumptown Brewery and the Russian River Chamber of Commerce for a time-honored tradition that celebrates the opening of the summer season on the river. June 10, downtown Guerneville; 11am; russianriver.com. Creativity Jam Napa’s nonprofit arts group Nimbus hosts this seventh annual day of art and entertainment for kids and the kid in us all. Local artists are on hand to lead a variety of projects, and performers like renowned puppet troupe Magical Moonshine Theatre dazzle audiences on June 11, at di Rosa art galleries and grounds, 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa; 11am to 3pm; $5-$10; kids under 3 are free; dirosaart.org. The Dipsea Race The oldest trail race in America turns 107
annual series that also features al fresco dining and dessert in the shopping center’s plaza. The series starts on June 16 with Dr. Locos Rockin’ Jalapeno Band. 366 Ignacio Blvd., Novato; 6pm; pachecoplaza.com.
Summer Sunday Concerts at Piccolo Pavilion Lawn chairs and blankets will once again dot Corte Madera Square, as the intimate pavilion hosts music from popular North Bay acts like Dirty Cello and Barbara Nesbitt. Old Corte Madera Square, Redwood Ave., Corte Madera. Sundays, June 11–Aug 27; 5pm; free; cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org.
SRJC Summer Rep Classic musicals like West Side Story and Chicago anchor this season’s theatrical offerings from Santa Rosa Junior College. June 16–Sept. 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa; summerrep.com.
Railroad Square Music Festival North Bay Hootenanny hosts this third annual day of local music and community in the heart of Santa Rosa. David Luning Band, John Courage, La Gente, Lungs and Limbs, Black Sheep Brass Band and many others take several stages, with a shop party of local vendors, food, beer and wine, art and fun for all. June 11 at Railroad Square, Fourth and Wilson streets, Santa Rosa; noon; free; railroadsquaremusicfestival.com. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts The performing arts center brings some of the biggest events and names in music and comedy to the stage this summer. Popular mom bloggers #IMOMSOHARD share their hilarious outlook on life on June 14. Mexico’s pop sensation REIK performs on June 23. Comedians Brian Regan (July 14) and Jim Jeffries (July 15) split a weekend of standup. NPR host Ira Glass engages the audience on Aug. 26 and classic rockers Kansas (Sept. 8) and Steve Winwood (Sept. 11) keep the music alive. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; 707.546.3600. Third Thursday Festivals at The Barlow Sebastopol’s artisan center of merchants and restaurants is adding live music to its repertoire for select dates throughout the summer. Adult beverages and kids activities keep everyone happy, and popular bands and a silent disco get the groove going. The Highway Poets bring the rock on June 15, and the series features new acts each third Thursday of the month through October. 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol; 4pm; thebarlow.net. Calistoga Concerts in the Park Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic dinners and friends and family to enjoy these weekly concerts in a gorgeous natural setting. Each week’s show offers something different, from rock and rollers Kingsborough on June 15, jazz band Swing 7 on July 6, outlaw country jammers Poor Man’s Whiskey on Aug 17 and others. Concerts in the park take place every Thursday, June 15–Aug 17, Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St., Calistoga; 6:30pm; free; visitcalistoga.com. Creekside Friday Night Concert Series The Tam Valley venue, the Tennessee Valley Cabin, give these concerts a rustic, throwback vibe and local bands like Marble Party, SugarRush, Rewind and Juke Joint keep it intimate while they rock the house for the 12th season. Fridays, June 16–Aug 11. 60 Tennessee Valley Rd. (park at Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Drive), Mill Valley; 6:30pm; free; tcsd.us. Pacheco Plaza Summer Music Series The North Bay’s top musicians play this
Country Summer The biggest country music event in the North Bay also features Western-themed attractions, country-inspired culinary delights and an array of libations. Headliners this year include Darius Rucker, Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore and many more. June 16–18, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa; $79 and up; 707.543.0100; countrysummer.com. Sierra Nevada World Music Fest The world is a big place, so a world-music festival, by default, must also be big. This festival doesn’t disappoint, with dozens of musical acts from around the world. Artists at this year’s festival include German reggae artist Gentleman, Jamaican musicians Chronixx and Capleton, Italian reggae band Mellow Mood and others. June 16–18 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville; 916.777.5550; snwmf.com. Broadway Under the Stars Presented each year by Transcendence Theatre Company, some of the brightest stars in Hollywood and on Broadway come to perform in the Sonoma County night air. On the schedule this year is “Another Openin’ Another Show” opening the season with a tribute to some of the most powerful songs and shows ever written (June 16–July 2). Fantastical Family Night (July 14–15), “Fascinating Rhythm,” featuring an invigorating blend of movement and song (Aug. 4–20) and the Gala Celebration (Sept. 8–10) also transcend theater in the outdoor winery ruins at Jack London State Park; 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen; pre-show picnics at 5pm; concerts begin at 7:30pm; 877.424.1414. Novato Concerts on the Green Soulful songwriter and performer Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra kick off this year’s concert series on Novato’s Civic Green, June 17. Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers play on July 15 and La Mixta Criolla swings in on Aug 19. In addition, Finnegan’s Marin will be selling beverages to accompany your picnic spread. 901 Sherman Ave., Novato; 5pm; free; novato.org. Cotati Jazz Festival Share in an afternoon of music, food, beer and dancing in the town’s 37th annual festival. This event encompasses several venues in downtown Cotati with main acts slated for La Plaza Park, Downtown Cotati. June 17; noon; free; cotatijazz.com. Mystic Theatre Summer Concert Lineup The downtown Petaluma venue has a packed schedule this summer with an eclectic array of acts ranging from electronic dance pioneers the Crystal Method (June 20), songwriter Trevor Hall (July 21) and legendary funk group George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (Aug 4). Oh yeah, actor Corey Feldman is playing too,
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(seriously!) on June 17, Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma; 707.765.2121. Belvedere Concerts in the Park The series celebrates it’s 20th year of live music in the gazebo of the small community park with country music from Phil Claypool on June 18, Jonathan Poretz on July 16, RuMoRs on Aug 20 and Flaming O’s on Sept. 3. Bring a picnic and be ready to dance the evening away at Belvedere Park, San Rafael Avenue and Community Road, Belvedere; 3:30pm; belvedereconcerts.org. Sonoma-Marin Fair This year’s music lineup features Tower of Power (June 21), Jana Kramer (June 22), Loverboy (June 23) and John Michael Montgomery (June 24). Don’t forget the classics, too: The world’s ugliest dog contest, destruction derby, carnival rides, fair food and livestock. The fair runs June 21–25, at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma; sonoma-marinfair.org. MarinScapes Annual fine art exhibit and fundraiser turns 29 this year, and benefits Buckelew programs like the Family Service Agency of Marin and Helen Vine Recovery Center. This year’s featured artist and guest speaker is Susan Schneider Williams, Marin County fine artist and wife of the late Robin Williams. Breathtaking art displays all weekend, with a Thursday gala dinner catered by Insalata’s, a Friday artists’ reception and other special events happening June 22–25, at Escalle Winery, 771 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur; $15 and up; buckelew.org. Kate Wolf Music Festival This festival always draws excellent musical acts to honor the work of the late singersongwriter it’s named for, and this year’s lineup is one of the best yet. Confirmed performers include John Prine, Bruce Cockburn, Blind Pilot, Paul Thorn Band, Rainbow Girls, Mouths of Babes, David Luning and many others. Camping is the best way to experience this festival. June 22–25 at Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville; katewolfmusicfestival.com. Marinwood’s Music in the Park Live music, food from Marinwood Market and fun for the whole family. What more could you ask for on a summer Friday evening? Shows start up on June 23 and continue July 7, Aug. 4 and Aug.18. Marinwood Park, 775 Miller Creek Rd., San Rafael; 6pm; free; marinwood.org. Italian Street Painting Marin’s Summer of Love More than 100 street painters converge on downtown San Rafael to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love with art inspired by the music, culture and art of 1967 San Francisco. Psychedelic Bay Area bands, food and vendors are also on hand June 24–25. Fifth and A streets, San Rafael. Sat., 10am to 8pm; Sun., 10am to 6pm; $10-$15, kids under 12 are free; italianstreetpaintingmarin.org. Marin Art & Garden Center Summer Concerts The center’s picturesque setting makes for a fabulous atmosphere to enjoy a picnic dinner, with beer and wine available, as you listen to a wide variety of live music from the likes of Lorin Rowan’s Rattlebox, leading off the series on June 29, and Highway Poets,
closing the series on Aug 10. Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! Play on June 16, 6-9pm, as a benefit for MAGC programs. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; 5pm; 415.455.5260. Marin County Fair This year, “Let the Funshine In,” for a throwback-themed fair. In addition to traditional exhibits and events, concerts this year include Ann Wilson of Heart, The 5th Dimension, Sons of Champlin and the Commodores. Every night is fireworks night when the fair runs June 30–July 4 at the Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; $13–$15; under 4, free; 415.499.6400; marinfair.org.
JULY Mondavi Winery Summer Concerts After nearly five decades, this popular concert series shows no sign of slowing down, kicking off this year with a fireworksworthy show by indie-pop pianist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and songwriter Allen Stone on July 1. Blues vocalist Patti LaBelle (July 8), soul band the Revivalists (July 15), socially conscious songwriter Michael Franti & Spearhead (July 22) and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals (July 29) also appear. Tickets are already selling fast, so don’t wait. Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville. Dinner available; $70-$225; 888.766.6328; robertmondaviwinery.com. Green Music Center Summer 2017 Sonoma State University’s superb Weill Hall hosts a season of concert events that spill out on the lawn and span classical, jazz, country, Latin and spoken word. The season kicks off with a Fourth of July concert featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Kathy Mattea and the Santa Rosa Symphony, followed by fireworks. The GMC Bluegrass Festival returns on July 9 with Del & Dawg Bluegrass Band, Mark O’Connor & the O’Connor Family Band and Sierra Hull. Other highlights include Gloria Estefan (July 15), Diana Krall (Aug. 4), Dr. John & the Nite Trippers (Aug. 13) and Common (Sept. 16). 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park; 866.955.6040. Napa County Fair & Fireworks Farm fun, rides, clowns and food, this fair’s got it all, in one svelte day of blistering excitement. Culminating in spectacular fireworks in the evening, the fun starts with a parade at noon through downtown Calistoga. July 4 at the Napa County Fair, 1435 North Oak St., Calistoga; napacountyfair.org. Flynn Creek Circus The boundary-pushing ensemble of performers flies, tumbles and juggles its way into the North Bay with stops at several towns throughout the month. This year’s show, “Inter-Active,” mixes up the circus magic with improvised comedy that’s led by audience suggestions, meaning no two shows will be the same. See the circus in Santa Rosa July 7–9, Sausalito July 13–16, Calistoga July 20–23 and Windsor July 27–30; flynncreekcircus.com. Sonoma County Yoga Festival With more than 30 classes and workshops scheduled, this new community event puts the spotlight on yoga with
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local studios, food, music, art and more coming together for an exploration of mind and body. July 8-9, 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park; $30-$90; eventbrite.com. Summer Nights at Osher Marin JCC Oh those summer nights. Now in its 25 year, this series sets the music under the stars and boasts a diverse lineup of the hottest acts of today. Americana siblings the Brothers Comatose start off the series on July 8. Other highlights include Latin jazz from Pacifico Mambo Orchestra (July 22) and a Summer of Love retrospective from Melvin Seals & JGB (Aug 5). A kid’s zone keeps the little ones happy, and a no-host bar keeps the adults happy. 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm; $25-$30 and up; marinjcc.org. Wine Country Big Q Seventh annual barbeque competition features grill masters from around the area competing in big beef and bold bean challenges. World class wines, award-winning brews, craft cider and spirits pair with the meats, and live music makes for a party atmosphere on July 8, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma; 1pm; $20-$75; winecountrybigq.com. Rodney Strong Concert Series The wine-tastic annual live music series in the sunny grasslands behind the vineyard features adult contemporary favorites and music legends. This year’s lineup includes Chris Isaak (July 8), Kenny Loggins (July 23), Chris Botti (Aug. 27) and Kool & the Gang
(Sept. 9). Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg; 5pm; $89-$129; 800.514.3849. Petaluma Art & Garden Festival Presented by the Petaluma Downtown Association, the fest brings local eats, beer, wine and plenty of music to town for a 16th year. The vendor booths offer unique and charming items for the home and garden, plus animal mobiles and fun fairy clothing for the wee ones. The event also includes the annual chalk art competition. July 9. Kentucky and Fourth streets, Petaluma;11am; petalumadowntown.com. SOMO Concerts Rohnert Park’s grand outdoor venue, the SOMO Village Event Center, once again packs a powerhouse lineup of performers for their seasonal series. California Roots presents reggae-infused hip-hop groups Dirty Heads and SOJA on July 11. The good vibes continue with Reggae Sunsplash, featuring Third World, Sol Horizon and others on July 29. Then, things turn blue when harmonica master and North Bay-based Blues Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Mussewhite headlines the Sonoma County Blues Festival on Aug 19. 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park; somoconcerts.com. Shakespeare in the Cannery Santa Rosa’s outdoor theater experience, set in the brick ruins of a former canning warehouse, returns for an experimental season of works. First, David Lear directs In the Mood, a musical
Sonoma County Comedy Fest Local grape-stomping and funny-bone smashing company Crushers of Comedy host a three-day standup extravaganza with a diverse lineup of comedians, including Desi Comedy Fest co-founder Samson Koletkar, West Coast alternative comedian Priyanka Wali and veteran standup and television writer Ronn Vigh. A slew of craft beers, winetasting, live music and more come together July 13–15 at the Crushers of Comedy’s own brand-new lounge, The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa; crushersofcomedy.com. Music Under the Oaks at Northgate Four local and loved cover acts take to the grass on the west side of the San Rafael shopping center, with Petty Theft kicking off the annual series on July 14. Every other Friday through Aug. 25, 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. Music starts at 6pm; shopatnorthgate.com. Larkspur Wine Stroll Take it easy at this 6th annual stroll that boasts local vino paired with window shopping and socializing. July 15, Magnolia Ave., Larkspur; 5pm; $20, which includes a commemorative wine glass; 21 and over only; larkspurchamber.org/wine-stroll. Festival Napa Valley Formerly called the Festival del Sole, this annual event offers more than 60 events over 10 days, ranging from concerts and dance performances to vintner-led luncheons and free community events. Opening night’s gala features Danielle de Niese and Paulo Szot. Other performers include Joshua Bell, Gloria Estefan and actor Bill Murray’s new touring project. Special events like the fundraising Arts for All Gala and Taste of Napa also highlight the festival, July 14–23, at various venues in the Napa Valley; festivalnapavalley.org. Breastfest Seventeenth annual beer tasting party raises money to help low-income women with cancer. Sample the latest brews from Marin Brewing Company, Moylan and others while noshing on BBQ and listening to music from many local players. Cheers are in order on July 15, at the Fairground Island at the Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 1pm; $65; marincenter.org. Rivertown Revival The Friends of the Petaluma River once again present the “Greatest Slough on Earth,” with live music, arty boat races, local food and drinks, crafty vendors and family fun. As in past years, this summer event also boasts local color and is one of the most eco-friendly fests in the North Bay, happening on July 22 at the McNear Peninsula at D and Copeland street, Petaluma; rivertownrevival.com. San Rafael Sunset Criterium Ride & Run Downtown San Rafael is transformed into a bike racetrack as pros take over the main downtown streets. No waiting for hours to see cyclists pass in seconds, here—this 1km loop brings the action back around right
away while a DJ pumps the beats and your beer disappears faster than you thought it would. Watch several races with different age groups on July 29. Fourth and C streets, San Rafael; 1pm; sanrafaelsunset.com
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adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, July 13–Aug 5. Then, Jared Sakren directs Fairy Worlds, a new take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Aug 10–Sept 2. 3 West Third St., Santa Rosa; gates at 5pm, shows at 7pm; shakespeareinthecannery.com.
AUGUST Concerts on the Plaza Bring your lawn chairs and get in the summer groove at four free concerts on Mill Valley’s Downtown Plaza on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8pm, Aug. 9-27; millvalleyrecreation.org. Music in the Vineyards Now in its 23rd season, this nationally acclaimed chamber-music festival brings together renowned musicians from around the world to perform at the most picturesque locations in the Napa Valley. This year, the Escher, Pacifica and Chiara String quartets and the Horszowski Trio perform as the festival’s ensembles-inresidence and special guest performers join in on the music Aug. 4–27, at a dozen winery venues in the Napa Valley; $55 and up; musicinthevineyards.org. Sonoma County Fair This year, it’s a celebration of “Holidaze at the Fair” with the largest themed flower show in the country and horse racing, rodeo, destruction derby, carnival rides, local art and agriculture. Separate admission is required for some events. Fair runs Aug. 3-13. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa; 11am to 9pm; closed Mondays; $6–$12; children under 6 are free; sonomacountyfair.com. Russian River Valley Experience & Somm Challenge Experience the flavors of five convenient Russian River neighborhoods, where six or more wineries will gather to share wine, food and more. There’s also a special sommelier dinner where top somms pair with five top chefs, and you judge the culinary results. Aug. 4-6, throughout the Russian River Valley; rrvw.org. Petaluma Music Festival The 10th annual festival benefiting music programs in Petaluma schools features its biggest and best lineup yet. Headlining are North Bay favorites the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, with Scott Law & Ross James’ Cosmic Twang, T Sisters, Royal Jelly Jive and many others. Aug 5 at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma; noon; $50; petalumamusicfestival.org. Gravenstein Apple Fair Billed as the “sweetest little fair in Sonoma County,” the 44th annual event, presented by Sonoma County Farm Trails, praises local pollinators and celebrates the locallyfound Gravenstein apples in all their delicious glory, with several food vendors, live music and local arts and crafts. Look for the artisan tasting lounge, the farm life arena, kid’s activities and games and contests throughout. Aug. 12-13 at Ragle Ranch Park, 500 Ragle Rd., Sebastopol;10am to 6pm; gravensteinapplefair.com. Cotati Accordion Festival Accordion veteran Marjorie Konrad is saluted as the honorary director and an international cavalcade of stars takes
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the stage at this 27th annual squeezebox party. International stars like Finland’s Tiia Karttunen and Serbia’s Ljubinska Kulisic perform, as well as local favorites like Oddjob Ensemble and the Mad Maggies. Aug. 19–20 in La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Highway, Cotati; 9:30am–8pm; cotatifest.com. Blues, Brews & BBQ Mixing together live music, microbrews and enough barbecue to fill a pickup truck, this summertime party is not to be missed. There’s a rib-eating contest, kids’ area and, of course, blues artists all along the streets. Aug. 26 at First and Main streets, Napa; noon– 6pm; free admission; beer tasting tickets available for purchase; donapa.com. Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival Dozens of culinary companies come together to offer delicious seafood specialties at the 23rd annual event. Aside from the art and the eats, there are four stages of entertainment. The Main Stage features blues, jazz, swing, bluegrass and more from the likes of David Luning, Lost Dog Found, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings and LoCura. Other entertainers ranging from jugglers, magicians and other nonmusical acts join in on the fun. And local art, food, wine and beer overflows Aug. 26-27 at Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy.; Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday, 10am–5pm; bodegaseafoodfestival.com. Cochon 555’s Heritage Fire Napa Dozens of grills light up to roast and cook responsibly raised meats ranging from pig to rabbit and duck. More than 50 chefs and butchers offer up the succulent creations, paired with wine from several small wineries and artisan cheeses and other bites. The outdoor banquet commences on Aug. 27 at Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena; 4pm; $125 and up; cochon555.com.
SEPTEMBER Sonoma Wine Country Weekend’s Taste of Sonoma Labor Day weekend belongs to wine at this signature event from the Sonoma County Vintners group. This year’s offerings find a new home in Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center, as Taste of Sonoma gathers more than 200 wineries and 60 local chefs Sept. 2-3. As you taste thousands of wines and pair them with delicious concoctions, seminars and demonstrations that cover a wide range of wine topics tickle the intellect and tip gleaned from chefs stir the imagination. You can also upgrade the experience with an optional VIP package. In addition to Taste of Sonoma, wine tours, talks, lunches
and other events dot the county Sept. 1-3; sonomawinecountryweekend.com. Sausalito Art Festival One of the most prestigious art events in the country returns to the Sausalito waterfront for a 65th year, attracting collectors, aficionados and enthusiasts alike. Fine art in every medium from some 260 artists pairs well with gourmet food, sumptuous wines, music, children’s entertainment and more. Sept. 2-4, Marinship Park, Sausalito. Sat.-Sun, 10am to 7pm; Mon., 10am to 5pm; sausalitoartfestival.org. Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival The summer’s biggest party on the river celebrates 41 years with legendary artists and bands, sizzling food vendors, an indulgent wine garden and more. And if the music gets too hot, just take a dip in the water, sit in the shade of a beach umbrella or rent a canoe or kayak to paddle down the river. Sept. 9–10 at Johnson’s Beach, 16215 First St., Guerneville; russianriverfestivals.com. Sound Summit Mount Tamalpais is the home and the beneficiary of this blowout concert hosted by Roots & Branches Conservancy. Last year’s summit raised $60,000 for the park, and this year’s event looks to be even bigger. Sept. 9, Mountain Theatre, Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley; soundsummit.net. Music Festival for Brain Health The most successful mental health event in the country, in terms of raising both money and awareness, returns for a 23rd year of science symposiums and charttopping songwriters. There’s also a winetasting reception featuring several top North Bay wineries, a VIP dinner and a special guest chef. Sept. 16, Staglin Family Vineyard, 1570 Bella Oaks Ln., Rutherford; music-festival.org. Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Now in its 61st year, this fest features music, sculpture and plenty of children’s activities in the serene setting of the redwoods. Sept. 16-17, Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 10am–5pm; $5–$10; kids under 12 are free; mvfaf.org. Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival One of the oldest and biggest parties in the Sonoma Valley is back for its 120th year with live music, amazing food, spectacular wines and family activities like the traditional grape stomp, a light-up parade and more. With a focus on local culture and community, this vintage fest is organized by local volunteers and benefits several Sonoma County nonprofits and projects. Sept. 22-24, Sonoma Plaza, First St. E, Sonoma; valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.com.Y
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f you haven’t been to Driver’s Market in Sausalito lately, here is a great reason to go: Cheese! Gather around the table in the inviting community store where Laura Werlin, author of six cookbooks about—you guessed it— cheese, will be demonstrating and sampling some of her favorites. She’ll discuss what’s happening on the national cheese landscape, and signed copies of her books will be available. Join the fun (for free) on Thursday, May 25 from 7-8pm. Driver’s Market, 200 Caledonia St., Sausalito. Here is a quintessential, only-inMarin experience that just kicked off last week. Not only can you enjoy an outdoor play and music fest atop Mt. Tam [see Theater, page 19], but now dinner and wine in a private grove is also an option. The Mountain Play Association is celebrating its 104th season from May 21 to June 18 with a production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and a second production featuring Jefferson Starship and the musical HAIR In Concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music
Festival that took place in 1967. Mountainplay.org. I’ll be honest—I’m not a fan of huge food and drink fests where long lines and hot sun often make for a less than memorable experience. Fortunately, the 36th Annual Mill Valley Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting bears little resemblance to that. Instead, this well-organized affair—with vendors nestled under the trees in Depot Plaza—is a delight. More than 65 wineries, 20plus gourmet food products, local restaurants and breweries will be participating. Sunday, June 4, 1-4pm. Enjoymillvalley.com. Finally, two seasonal farmers’ markets have started up again this month. Fairfax’s market convenes beneath the redwoods in Bolinas Park every Wednesday from 4-8pm through September 27. The Tiburon Thursday Farmers’ Market, on Main Street in downtown Tiburon, is open from 3:30-7:30pm through September 28. With this perfect weather, there’s no excuse not to get out and support our farmers.Y
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Universal Condition Ali Afshar on underdogs and ‘American Wrestler: The Wizard’ By David Templeton
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restling is tough, but you have to commit,” says Ali Afshar, former high school wrestler and longtime competitive motorsports enthusiast. “Win or lose, you have to give it your all. There’s no one to blame if you lose. If you lose, you take that on yourself and you learn from it— so the next time, you win.” That idea is at the heart of American Wrestler: The Wizard, the multiple-award-winning film that Afshar produced and plays a key role in. After two years on the film festival circuit, and a special oneweekend “event” screening earlier this month, American Wrestler is being released in Blu-ray and video-on-demand this week. The
film, based on Afshar’s experiences growing up in Petaluma, California as an Iranian immigrant during and after the Iran Hostage Crisis, was shot on location in many of the spots where the original events took place. “In high school, I was too small to play football, so that’s why I got into wrestling,” Afshar says. “I was good at it. I made the varsity team in my freshman year. Wrestling taught me a lot of lessons I’ve kept through life.” Afshar has appeared as an actor in numerous films and television shows over the years. He played the character of Grease in the popular television show Saved by the Bell, and went on to appear in such films as The Siege, with Denzel Washington, and Three Kings, with George Clooney. Several years ago,
Afshar founded EFX Entertainment, and began producing films—many of which he’s made in and around Petaluma. Until now, most of the films Afshar has produced (The Dog Lover and Running Wild) have been fictional. American Wrestler—written by Brian Rudnick and directed by Alex Ranarivelo—is the most autobiographical story that he’s brought to the screen. Set in 1980, the film opens in post-revolution Iran, with a harrowing escape to America by young Ali (George Kosturos), then segues into the type of fish-out-ofwater coming-of-age tale. Petaluma, named as such in the film, was not a friendly place for Iranians in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and Afshar faces his fair share
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‘American Wrestler: The Wizard’ is based on former high school wrestler Ali Afshar’s experiences growing up in Petaluma, California as an Iranian immigrant.
of prejudice and suspicion as the Iranian kid at East Petaluma High School. The school’s tough-as-nails principal (Jon Voight, doing what he does best) is not interested in coddling or protecting the newcomer, and the PTSD-suffering wrestling coach (William Fichtner) isn’t exactly welcoming when Afshar shows up to try out for the wrestling team. There are twists and turns, setbacks, successes, failures and surprises. The attention to detail and sense of realism carried by the story puts American Wrestler alongside the best of the genre. “I like taking difficult situations and putting a positive spin on them, showing how a loss can be turned into a win,” Afshar says. “That’s what American Wrestler is all about. It starts out a little tough, because that’s how it was for me and my brothers.” That said, Afshar admits that the film—originally shot in 2015—has taken on a new level of timeliness, given the recent rise in anti-Muslim sentiment in the country, exacerbated by the recent attempts by the current Washington administration to impose a ban on several Muslim countries, including Iran. “It’s a good message for right now, isn’t it?” Afshar says. “People are talking about some of these same issues again, in a whole new way. The movie, though fictionalized, is a combination of all of my family members’ stories of coming to America. Anyone coming from Iran at that time would be familiar with what we show in this film. “But ultimately,” he adds, “we wanted to put a positive spin on it. Because it wasn’t all bad. Good things came from what we all went through, eventually. All of the hardship and prejudice I experienced really did make me work harder, try harder, fight harder. There are a lot of bullies in this world, and they always find the misfits, the kids who are targeted for being small, for being foreign, for being gay, for being shy.” “Everybody loves an underdog,” Afshar continues, “because at one time or another, all of us have felt like the underdog. It’s a universal condition, which is why movies about people struggling to succeed, and finally doing it, will always be important.”Y
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‘Beauty and the Beast,’ this year’s Mountain Play atop picturesque Mt. Tamalpais, excels in every area by which annual productions are measured.
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Requited Love Mountain Play presents a gripping ‘Beauty and the Beast’ By Charles Brousse
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ight away the omens were encouraging. After a short walk through the forest, my little party of four that included a visitor from rural Pennsylvania emerged into the sunlit bowl of Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mt. Tam. (Yes, it's true—we press people, performers, staff and other VIP types associated with the show are allowed to park in a nearby unpaved, dusty, abandoned quarry, while others have to find spots along the road, use one of the nice, clean, free buses from Mill Valley or hike up a trail with a spectacular view that begins thousands of feet below. Lucky us.) As I was saying … we emerged from the forest and there it was: The curving rows of stones painstakingly
put in place in the ’30s during the Great Depression by workers whose object was to recreate the atmosphere of the famous amphitheatres of ancient Greece and Rome. Beyond the imposing set (scenic design by Andrea Bechert, construction by technical director Ken Rowland and his crew and painting by scenic artist Dhyanis Carniglia) was the vast Bay Area vista that has attracted people to this spot each spring for 114 years of community celebrations. The sound clarity of the pre-show singing group of young performers indicated that there would be no problems in that department. The weather was warm, but not too warm, and for those super-sensitive to heat, an overhead hose above much of the seating area sprayed a fine cloud of cooling mist.
A colorfully dressed crowd was assembling. Among them were many family groups whose members ranged from the most senior of seniors to the tiniest newcomers. Lunch baskets were everywhere. Finally, the preliminaries (which included a costume contest won by the only entrant, a vivacious little girl named Ruby, were over.) You could feel the anticipation building. Frankly, I don’t see how anyone could have been disappointed by the main event. In my opinion, this year’s production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, is one of the best Mountain Plays I have seen since I first started trekking up the mountain in the late ’70s. It excels in every area by which these annual productions are measured: A gripping story that will hold the attention of old and young,
even if they have to sit on those very hard rocks for a couple of hours; a beautiful production that propels this classic French fairy tale into vivid life; and, finally, a heartwarming message that there is light as well as darkness in our conflict-ridden world. To be honest, I hadn’t expected such copious rewards. My experience since former producer par excellence Marilyn Smith shifted the format from an amateur, locally generated, Mill Valleycentered community celebration to high quality, semi-professional presentations of Broadway’s most popular musicals that attracted viewers from all over the Bay Area and beyond, was that shows with expansive settings—Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and the like—were likely to be the most successful in a rustic, open-air stadium with a huge playing area. I didn’t think that Beauty’s intimate love story fit the bill. As it turns out, I was wrong. The romantic core that traces how group prejudice and unjustified feelings of guilt can be overcome by requited love remains in place, but director Jay Manley and choreographer Nicole Helfer—ably assisted by costumer Michelle Navarre-Huff—and the sheer size of the cast, add an unexpected sense of spectacle. Of course, it helps enormously that the leading characters are so strong. Belle, the village beauty who is considered strange because she loves to read, is played with just the right combination of feistiness and compassion by Chelsea Holifield. Jeff Wiesen is Gaston, her bumbling, testosteronedriven suitor. The Beast (a former prince who is less beastly than he appears) is given a sympathetic interpretation by Daniel Barrington Rubio. Surrounding him in his castle is a group of followers who are subject to the same spell that the prince fell under when, long ago, he refused to help an old woman who was in dire need of assistance. I don’t have the space to name them here, but their hilarious antics are among the show’s highlights. The corps de ballet is stunning, and a 22-piece orchestra, conducted by David Möschler, holds the whole enterprise together. With its Disney ties, this is a sentimentalized version of the original fairy tale, but the musical’s message of the need for tolerance and good comes through loud and clear. Can’t argue with that!Y NOW PLAYING: Beauty and the Beast runs at 2pm on Sundays through June 18, at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, Mt. Tamalpais State Park; 415/383-1100; mountainplay.org.
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Stringing Along Joy & Pain David Lindley adds Middle Eastern twist to traditional folk and blues By Lily O’Brien
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rammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist David Lindley was deeply immersed in the 1960s Los Angeles music scene, a hotbed of creativity full of aspiring musicians—many of whom would go on to become stars. A highly sought after session player, Lindley has performed with Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Taj Majal, Kenny Loggins, Emmylou Harris, James Taylor and more. “It’s because I could fit in—and sit in—instantly,” Lindley says, crediting his success partially to his sincere and collaborative approach to playing music. “It isn’t just about playing at the same time on the stage with someone, but to be absorbed in the song and be part of the song and add to the meaning of it and augment it, and I consciously do that.” Deeply inspired by a story—
regarding the difference between communicating from the heart and from the brain—in a book by 20th century spiritual teacher George Gurdjieff, Lindley says, “You can tell when people are playing just from the brain, and you can also tell when people are playing just from the heart, and the best combination is when you put both of them together.” Lindley, currently on a solo tour and making a stop at Sweetwater Music Hall on Sunday, May 28, says that the most important thing to him right now is to always be open to learning new things. “The main thing is being in student mode,” he says. “I recognized that that’s the way to go—I think I am on the right path.”Y David Lindley, Sunday, May 28, Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley; 8pm; 415/3883850; sweetwatermusichall.com.
‘Long Strange Trip’ chronicles the Grateful Dead By Richard von Busack
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erry Garcia is 22 years dead this summer—take that in. Long Strange Trip, Berkeley-raised documentarian Amir Bar-Lev’s monumental four-hour-long film about the Grateful Dead can neither be called indecently early nor rushed to completion. Bar-Lev (The Tillman Story) explains the Dead as an enduring conduit between the Beat Era and the various countercultures of our own time. It’s a record of the joy the Dead brought to listeners for 30 years, and an account of Garcia’s excesses of work and substance abuse. It’s also the story of a juggernaut band with a monster 100-foot-tall sound system, which was set up and pulled down 80 times a year for almost a decade. Even their own label didn’t quite get them at first—former Warner Bros. executive Joe Smith recalls the problem of trying to sell a record called Aoxomoxoa when he couldn’t
even pronounce its name. The label had more success after they moved to Marin and created their most enduring albums, the Bakersfield countrified Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty. This study of the band’s long voyage includes crisp montage, thoughtful interviews and informed commentary by Sam Cutler, a Brit who worked as the Dead’s road manager. A particularly well-chosen mix of some 60 songs by the band fits the history of this long-lived act, both in the the dawning and the ending of their time. The music is maybe sadder than you remember, but the Grateful Dead were the kind of fun that should have lasted a lifetime.Y ‘Long Strange Trip’ plays on Thursday, May 25 at 5:45pm and 6:30pm, Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/454-1222; rafaelfilm.cafilm.org.
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“I was interested in all kinds of banjos and Middle Eastern instruments, and I started incorporating that into bluegrass and string band music,” says multi-instrumentalist David Lindley.
The Grateful Dead may have been the ultimate LSD band because of the way they catered to both sides of the trip: The shuffling exuberance of the rise, and the graveyard despair of the 4am comedown.
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Sundial Concerts MARIN COUNTY Chris Robinson’s Hootenanny Heroes Special series features the popular frontman and a revolving door of some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians. May 25, 8pm. $40. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773. Mill Valley Philharmonic The philharmonic takes it to the parks and kicks off a Bay Area tour with an allAmerican program of music. May 31, 7:30pm. Free. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.0930.
SONOMA COUNTY BarrelRock Mini music fest unveils new barrel-aged beers, expanded beer garden and outdoor BBQ, with music from Free Peoples, Pat Jordan, the Restless Sons and others. May 27, noon. Free admission. Fogbelt Brewing, 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.978.3400. John Courage Sonoma County songwriter and his dynamic trio rock the tavern, with support from Portland duo the American West, Travis Hayes and Maita. May 27, 8pm. $10. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300. Kabul Dreams Afghanistan’s first rock band, now based in Oakland, reflects universal lyrics and experiences. Local songwriters Osito and Jimmy Cramer open, and local visual artists display in a gallery. May 27, 7:30pm. $7-$10. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.
NAPA COUNTY BottleRock Napa Valley The three-day fest is headlined by Maroon 5, Tom Petty and the Foo Fighters. Gourmet food and wine are also highlighted in Napa Valley's biggest musical event of the year. May 26-28. Sold-out. Napa Valley Exposition, 575 Third St, Napa, bottlerocknapavalley.com. Michael Franti & Friends BottleRock Napa Valley presents a pre-festival dinner and concert with Franti, benefitting his Do It For the Love Foundation. May 25, 6pm. Auberge du Soleil, 180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, bottlerocknapavalley.com.
WILD Los Angeles three-piece band takes inspiration from Mumford and Sons and Imagine Dragons when they play a BottleRock party in St Helena. RSVP required. May 27, 6pm. Free. Yao Family Wines, 929 Main St, St Helena, 707.986.5874.
Clubs & Venues MARIN The Belrose Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422. Don Antonio's Thurs, 6pm, dinner music with pianist Ricardo Scales. 114 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.0400. Don Antonio's Trattoria Tues, 6pm, star night jam with pianist Ricardo Scales. 455 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.3332. Fenix May 24, pro blues jam with the Fenix Band. May 26, Amy Winehouse tribute with Victoria Wasserman. May 27, Masterpiece. May 28, 11:30am, Sunday Brunch with Diamond Jazz. May 28, 6:30pm, Chanel Gouveia. May 30, KiANA. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600. George's Nightclub May 27, Los Ranas. May 28, Banda Night. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262. HopMonk Novato May 25, Country Line Dancing. May 26, Beer Drinkerz & Hell Raiserz with Jett Black Band. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200. Iron Springs Pub & Brewery May 24, Koolerator. May 31, Aaron Redner and friends. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005. L’appart Resto May 25, 6pm, Milo Horstman. 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.256.9884. Lighthouse Bar & Grill May 27, the 7th Sons. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, 415.381.4400. Marin Country Mart May 26, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Pamela Rose. May 28, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Ain't Misbehavin'. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5700.
Mill Valley Community Center May 26, Jai Uttal. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, 415.383.1370. 19 Broadway Club May 25, the Brian Travis Band. May 26, Tommy Odetto. May 27, Lender with Tomas D & the Sundown Gang. May 28, 5:30pm, Connie Ducey and friends. May 28, 8:30pm, Shortwave. May 29, open mic. May 30, the Jazz Roots Band. May 31, Hot Start. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091. No Name Bar May 24, No Room for Zeus. May 25, Jazzitude. May 26, Michael Aragon Quartet. May 27, KC Filson Band. May 28, 3pm, Flowtilla. May 28, 8:30pm, Hurricane Gulch. May 29, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. May 30, open mic. May 31, SlimJim. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392. Osteria Divino May 24, Jonathan Poretz. May 25, Eric Markowitz Trio. May 26, Ian McArdle Trio. May 27, Ken Cook Trio. May 28, Passion Habanera. May 29, Walter Earl Trio. May 30, Josh McClain. May 31, Emily Day. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355. Panama Hotel Restaurant May 24, the Buzz. May 25, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. May 30, Donna D'Acuti. May 31, Lorin Rowan. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993. Peri's Silver Dollar May 24, the New Sneakers. May 25, Mark's Jam Sammich. May 26, Beso Negro. May 27, Lumanation. May 29, open mic. May 30, the Bad Hombres. May 31, Fitz & Pieces. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910. Rancho Nicasio May 25, singer-songwriter showcase with Mark Nichol. May 26, the LoWatters. May 27, Marcia Ball. May 28, 4pm, the Blues Broads and the Sons of Soul Revivers. May 29, 4pm, Wonderbread 5. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219. Rickey's May 26, Andoni. May 27, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato, 415.883.9477. San Rafael Copperfield's Books May 26, 6pm, Leon Joyce Trio. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.524.2800. Sausalito Seahorse May 25, Toque Tercero flamenco night. May 26, Greg Johnson and MSA Jazz Bands. May 27, Wobbly World with Freddy Clarke. May 28, 5pm, Candela with Edgardo Cambon. May 30, Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth
CALENDAR Asarnow. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899. Smiley's Schooner Saloon May 25, Jesse Cotton Stone. May 26, Dirty Cello. May 27, John Brothers Piano Company. May 28, RKS. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311. Spitfire Lounge Last Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Beset. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551. Sweetwater Music Hall May 24, Bob Dylan's birthday with Shakey Zimmerman and James Nash. May 25, JJ Grey & Mofro. Sold-out. May 26, Rush vs Yes with Fred Barchetta and Shine Delirious. May 27, Sarah Jarosz and Jordan Tice. May 28, David Lindley and Cindy Lee Berryhill. May 29, open mic with Austin DeLone. May 30-31, MY AMP student showcase. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850. Terrapin Crossroads May 25, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. May 26, San Geronimo plays "Dark Side of the Moon." May 27, Three on the Tree with Scott Law and friends. May 28, 12:30pm, Brunch with Scott Law Bluegrass Dimension. May 30, Scott Metzger and friends. May 31, Lazyman. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773. Throckmorton Theatre May 24, 12pm, noon concert with Patrick Galvin and friends. May 27, Mort Sahl and James Curtis in conversation about Curtis’ new book, 'Last Man Standing: Mort Sahl and the Birth of Modern Comedy,' includes book signing. May 28, 5pm, Kimrea’s pro showcase with Joyce Grant. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600. Trek Winery May 27, Chime Travelers. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, 415.899.9883.
SONOMA Aqus Cafe May 24, bluegrass and old time music jam. May 25, Gaia String Trio. May 26, Redwood Prophets. May 27, Hooper & Sloss. May 28, 2pm, Riner Scivally. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060. Arlene Francis Center May 26, Trebuchet with the Y Axes and Survival Guide. May 28, 3pm, DJ Rosie Rodriguez. Wed, Open Mic. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009. The Big Easy May 24, Petaluma Jazz Club. May 25, MEG
Brewsters Beer Garden May 26, 5pm, JimBo Trout. May 27, 3pm, Danny Montana & the Bar Association. May 28, 3pm, the Shots. 229 Water Street N, Petaluma, 707.981.8330. Cellars of Sonoma May 28, 2pm, Dustin Saylor. 20 Matheson Ave, Healdsburg, 707.578.1826. Coffee Catz May 25, 3pm, Randall Collens Jazz Duo. May 26, 3:30pm, PR Jazz Duo. May 27, 2pm, Irish music jam. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600. Flamingo Lounge May 26, Sugarfoot. May 27, Stereo Bounce. May 28, Orquesta la Original. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530. Geyserville Gun Club Bar & Lounge May 27, the Aqua Velvets. 21025 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707.814.0036. Hood Mansion May 26, 7pm, Funky Fridays with the Bruthas. 389 Casa Manana Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.833.6288; funkyfridays.info. HopMonk Sebastopol May 25, Dangermuffin with Spark & Whisper. May 26, the Grateful Bluegrass Boys. May 29, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Smoky. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.
Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room May 27, 5:30pm, the Cork Pullers. 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.933.9305. Mystic Theatre May 25, Robin Trower and Strange Vine. May 26, Alborosie and Yellowman. May 27, Miguel Mateos. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum May 27, 7:30pm, Jura Margulis piano concert. 20 Fourth St, Petaluma, 707.778.4398. Phoenix Theater May 26, One Armed Joey with Legal Disaster and Ridgway. May 27, the Honey Toads with Columba Livia and Parcivillian. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565. Pongo's Kitchen & Tap May 25, 6:30pm, Buzz Unplugged. 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma, 707.774.5226. Ray's Deli & Tavern Wed, 6pm, Levi Lloyd and friends. 900 Western Ave, Petaluma, 707.762.9492. Redwood Cafe May 25, Hour of Tower. May 26, Dylan Black Project. May 27, 3pm, Gold Coast Jazz Band. May 27, 8:30pm, Levi Lloyd. May 28, 3pm, Old Time Music Fiddle Jam. May 28, 6pm, Irish jam session. May 29, open mic with DJ Loisaida. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868. The Reel Fish Shop & Grill May 27, Rubber Soul. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.
Hotel Healdsburg May 27, SonoMusette. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.2800.
Ruth McGowan's Brewpub May 27, the Beautiful Questions. 131 E First St, Cloverdale, 707.894.9610.
Jamison's Roaring Donkey May 27, the Page Turners with American Junkies. Wed, open mic night. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.
Sonoma Cider May 26, the Blind Barbers and Lazyman. May 28, 5pm, Dancin' for Democracy with Cahoots. 44F Mill St, Healdsburg, 707.723.7018.
Lagunitas Tap Room May 24, Henry Hall. May 25, Before the Brave. May 26, Hop Sauce. May 27, Soul Ska. May 28, Van Goat. May 29, Nate Lopez. May 31, Erica Sunshine Lee. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776. Main Street Bistro May 24, Matt Silva and Nikki Otis. May 25, Susan Sutton. May 26, Greg Hester Jazz Trio. May 27, Frankye Kelly. May 28, Pat Wilder. May 30, Mac & Potter. May 31, Carl Hendel & Eddie Meisse. 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501. Mc T's Bullpen May 26, DJ MGB. May 27-28, George Heagerty. 16246 First St, Guerneville, 707.869.3377. Murphy's Irish Pub May 26, Tony & Dawn. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.
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Occidental Center for the Arts May 27, "Around the World" with French Oak Gypsy Band. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.
HopMonk Sonoma May 26, 5pm, Sean Carscadden. May 26, 8pm, Matt Bolton. May 27, 1pm, Suburu/ Nervo. May 27, 8pm, Jeff Campbell. May 28, 1pm, Vardo. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.
Jasper O'Farrell's May 26, Hype It Up with DJ Konnex and DJ Jacalioness. May 27, Payam with Gabriel Francisco. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.
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trio. May 26, Aqua Nett. May 27, Frobeck with Ryan Tatarian. May 28, Arizona & the Volunteers. May 31, Wednesday Night Big Band. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.
Rio Nido Roadhouse May 27, Stax City. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido, 707.869.0821.
Sonoma Community Center May 27, 7:30pm, the Free Spirits Gospel Choir. 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, 707.938.4626. Sonoma Speakeasy May 26, 6:30pm, Acoustic Soul. May 26, 8pm, Bobby Cochran with Steve Willis and Ruth Davies. May 27, 8:30pm, Mark Larson Band. May 28, 5pm, Wildflower Weed. May 28, 8:30pm, acoustic blues jam. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364. Stout Brothers Irish Pub May 24, Gray Tolhurst. 527 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.636.0240. Taft Street Winery May 28, 2pm, Lazyman. 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol, 707.823.2049. The Tradewinds Bar May 28, Weekend at Bernie's. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7878. Twin Oaks Roadhouse May 26, Dirty Red Barn. May 27, Third Rail Band. May 30, open mic. 5745 Old Redwood
Enjoy a free conversation at the Throckmorton Theatre on Saturday, May 27 between author James Curtis and political satirist Mort Sahl, about Curtis’ new book, ‘Last Man Standing: Mort Sahl and the Birth of Modern Comedy.’ Hwy, Penngrove, 707.795.5118. Whiskey Tip May 26, the Restless Sons. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.843.5535.
NAPA Blue Note Napa May 24, Foreign Frontiers. May 25, Alvon Johnson. May 26, the Sextones. May 27, Royal Jelly Jive. May 28, Funk Revival Orchestra. May 30, Sean Carscadden. May 31, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.603.1258. Ca' Momi Osteria May 26, BottleRock afterparty with Ethan Tucker with DJ J Bowman. May 27, BottleRock afterparty with Afrolicious and DJ Bulby York. 1141 First St, Napa, 707.224.6664. Downtown Joe's Brewery & Restaurant May 27, C4 Inc. 902 Main St, Napa, 707.258.2337. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre May 24, JJ Grey & Mofro. May 25, Dirty Heads with HIRIE. May 26, Bob Moses and Day Wave. May 27, St. Lucia with ARIZONA. May 28, House of Pain. 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.880.2300. Napa Valley Roasting Company Fri, jammin' and java with Jeff Johnson. 948 Main St, Napa, 707.224.2233. Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano Fri, live mariachi music. 1237 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 707.942.4400. River Terrace Inn May 24, Sean Carscadden. May 25, Johnny Smith. May 30, Smorgy. May 31, Timothy O'Neil. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, 707.320.9000.
Silo's May 25, Otis & the Smokestacks. May 26, Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas with DREAMERS. May 27, the Shelters with Run River North. May 28, 2pm, Doug Houser. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833. Susie's Bar Wed, Open Mic Night with Randy Foisy. 1365 Lincoln St, Calistoga, 707.942.6710.
Art OPENING MARIN Desta Art & Tea Gallery May 24-Jun 22, “Horizon Lines,” featuring contemporary artist Alan Mazzetti, who specializes in abstracted landscapes and cityscapes. Reception, May 26 at 6pm. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6. 415.524.8932. MarinMOCA May 27-Jul 2, “Renegade Fiber,” fifty contemporary fiber artists explore a variety of themes in the main gallery, with artist members Johanna Baruch and Zen Du’s “The Sympathy of All Things” showing in the Ron Collins gallery. Reception, Jun 10 at 5pm. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.
SONOMA Finley Community Center May 24-Jul 13, “An Exploration in Cloth,” several art quilts from Pointless Sisters display. Reception, May 25 at 5pm. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.
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Lo Watters May 26 Fri
High Lonesome Twang to Lowdown Roots 8:00 / No Cover
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Madness is Everywhere 8:30
Blues Awards Winner Jun 9 Terry Hanck Fri
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May 28 The Blues Broads plus The Sons of the Soul Revivers Mon May 29 Family Fun with
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Castro and the Jun 25 Tommy Painkillers and special guest Sun
Ron Thompson & The Resistors
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Wed 5 ⁄24 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $17–$22
"Long May You Run"
Shakey Zimmerman celebrates Bob Dylan's 76th Birthday with special guest James Nash with
Jennifer Mydland
Fri 5 ⁄26 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $17–$19
RUSH vs YES
An Epic Evening of Progressive Rock
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Sun 5 ⁄28 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $35–$40 with Cindy Lee Berryhill Thu 6/1 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $27–$30 Cracker with Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven Fri 6/2 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $18–$20
David Lindley
Amber Morris Vocal Showcase Sun 6/4 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $17–$19
Lindi Ortega
Mon 6/5 • Doors 6:30pm ⁄ $25–$28 Leftover Nelson feat Vince Herman with Sweet Beets and The Kind Hearted "Sweet Aloha" CD Release Party
Thu 6/8 • Doors 7:30pm ⁄ 28– 33 $
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Dean & Britta with William Tyler Fri 6/9 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $37 Adv–$42 DOS
Peter Rowan & Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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Paul Mahder Gallery May 27-Jul 15, “And After,” new works by award-winning Sonoma County mixedmedia artist Chris Beards displays in the north gallery. Reception, May 27 at 6pm. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.473.9150.
Field Trips
ONGOING MARIN Art Works Downtown Through Jun 3, “Abstracticum,” San Rafael artist Mark Olson experiments with color and time in the Underground Gallery, and “Stories to Tell, features art installation by Cynthia Tom in the Founders Gallery. Through Jun 2, “Paper as Voice,” Bay Area artists use innovative techniques, concepts and compositions to feature paper as the prominent “voice” of their work in the 1337 Gallery. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119. Cavallo Point Lodge Through Oct 30, “Wonder & Awe,” renowned artist and award-winning filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg shows his 2D and 3D moving images, created as fine art for digital screens. 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 415.339.4700. Corte Madera Library Through Jun 1, “Painting Music & More,” showing of exuberant abstracts by Guillermo Kelly and intimate landscapes by Heidi Hafer. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444. Gallery Route One Through Jun 25, “Real/Abstract,” Geraldine LiaBraaten’s photos challenge their subject’s context in the center gallery, with a memorial retrospective of Betty Woolfolk and Andrew Romanoff ’s paintings also showing. Reception, May 20 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347. Marin Art & Garden Center Through Jun 25, “The Way Home,” tapestries by Sue Weil colorfully conjure places and people. Reception, May 19 at 5pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260. Marin Center Redwood Foyer Gallery Through Jun 2, “Animalia Musicale: A Chorus of Critters,” artist Leslie Lakes paints images of animals over musical score sheets. Proceeds benefit Enriching Lives through Music. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800. Marin Society of Artists Through Jun 10, “Dodging the Status Quo,” all forms of original art are welcome in this one-of-a-kind show. Reception, May 28 at 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through May 25, “Luminosity,” artwork by Jeremy Thornton explores light and space in nature. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331. Robert Allen Fine Art Through May 31, “Landscapes Reimagined,” works on canvas by Amy Donaldson, Beatrice Findlay, William Leidenthal and John Maxon. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.
Support pancreatic cancer research by signing up for one of several races in the 40th Annual Marin Memorial Day Races, taking place on Monday, May 29.
The Room Art Gallery Through May 31, “Modern Masters,” the gallery that houses works by Picasso, Matisse, Dali and more paints the walls black and displays contemporary artists in a significant showing. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Mon-Fri, 10 to 6; Sat, 10 to 4. 415.380.7940.
appointment. 707.568.4204.
Tricia George Studio & Gallery Through May 28, “For the Sake of Wildlife,” acrylic and mixed-media artist tunes into the spirituality of local animals and birds. 122 Paul Dr, B1, San Rafael. 415.577.5595.
Charles M Schulz Museum Through Nov 6, “A Friendship Like Ours,” rediscover enduring duos, from Peppermint Patty and Marcie to Snoopy and Woodstock, featured in “Peanuts” in this exhibition of original comic strips. Through Sep 10, “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night,” explores the theme of writing in “Peanuts” through original cartoons and familyfriendly activities. 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; SatSun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.
SONOMA 33 Arts Through May 30, “In Honor of Motherhood,” local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts a mixed-media art show dedicated to mom. 3840 Finley Ave, Bldg 33, Santa Rosa. 415.601.5323. Art Museum of Sonoma County Through Aug 27, “Eye Fruit: The Art of Franklin Williams,” show of unconventional art from the introspective and innovative 20th century artist is curated by noted art historian Susan Landauer. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500. The Art Wall at Shige Sushi Through Jul 2, “Recent Paintings by Suzanne Jacquot,” artist and MarinMOCA workshop instructor is known for her dynamic gestural paintings. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Hours vary. 707.795.9753. Arts Guild of Sonoma Through May 29, “Small But Grand,” group show of small works. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115. BackStreet Gallery Through May 28, “A Search for a Road & a Search for Freedom,” artist Kristen Throop collects all six of her various artistic series for a deeper exploration. Behind 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat-Sun, noon to 5 and by
Calabi Gallery Through Jun 17, “Retrospective of Robert P McChesney,” the Bay Area-based master of abstract art gets a showing that spans his 60year career. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.
Christie Marks Fine Art Gallery Through Jun 10, “Aging with Attitude,” photography series by John Martin shows models ages 60 and over dressed in fearless fashion. 312 South A St, Ste 7, Santa Rosa. Thurs-Sun, noon to 5, and by appointment. 707.695.1011. Chroma Gallery Through May 27, “Nature Unbound,” juried exhibit of a wide range of art interprets and reacts to the awesome powers of nature. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. City Hall Council Chambers Through Jun 29, “Art at the Edge,” works by artists from ArtFlare Gallery. Reception, May 19 at 5pm. 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Ste 10, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3010. Fulton Crossing Through May 31, “May Art Show,” several artists open their studios to the public to show their creative work. Reception, May 19 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon
to 5. 707.536.3305.
Healdsburg Center for the Arts Through Jul 16, “POP! The Power of Printmaking,” juried exhibition explores the ability of printmakers to express concerns about the world around them and share thoughts, ideas and visions. Reception, May 20 at 5pm. 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. Daily, 11 to 6. 707.431.1970. History Museum of Sonoma County Through Jul 9, “Home & Abroad: Sonoma County & World War I,” marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into the Great War, the exhibition explores how the war touched so many lives locally and internationally. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500. Journey Center Through Jun 30, “Root2Bloom,” local artist Alana Ciena Tillman displays vibrant botanical and wildlife art. 1601 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 9 to 5; weekend hours by appointment. 707.578.2121. Jupiter Moon Art & Gifts Through Jun 24, “It’s All Good,” artist Deni Marrone presents mixed-media paintings in a retrospective art show that draws from a lifetime of inspiration. 507 S Main St, Sebastopol. Hours vary. 707.634.6304. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Aug 29, “FAUNA,” paintings and mosaics by Stacey Schuett display in Heron Hall. Reception, May 20 at 3pm. 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Mahoney Library Gallery Through May 31, “Faces of SRJC,” photographs highlight the unique identities, voices and stories of the SRJC community. SRJC, 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 9; Fri, 9 to 1; Sat, 10 to 3. 707.778.3974. Paradise Ridge Winery Through Jun 11, “Over the Threshold: the Continuum,” recent abstract paintings by Sonoma County artist Bernadette Howard connect life experiences and emotional responses. Reception, May 20 at 2pm. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. Daily, 11 to 5. 707.528.9463. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Through Jun 18, “Memory & Resistance: The Work of Joseph DeLappe,” several key works from the artist cross the realms of protest art, gaming, technology and new media. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA. The Spinster Sisters Restaurant Through Jun 5, “s+oryprobl=m :: alternate route,” installation from mixed-media artist C.K. Itamura turns fragile objects into emboldened beacons of encouragement. 401 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100. West County Museum Through Sep 3, “The Hippies,” memorabilia recreates the environment of rebellion against consumerism and conformity built
in the forests of Graton and Occidental in the 1960s and ‘70s. 261 S Main St, Sebastopol. Thurs-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.6711.
NAPA di Rosa Through Oct 15, “Based on a True Story,” exhibition illuminates the hidden stories and connections of Northern California art history spanning the last six decades. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6. 707.226.5991. Napa Main Library Through May 31, “The World of Lady M,” Karen Nagano exhibits pieces from her ongoing body of work, a visual representation to her Japanese culture. 580 Coombs St, Napa. Mon-Thurs, 10 to 9; FriSat, 10 to 6. 707.253.4070. Napa Valley Museum Through Jun 11, “Like Mother Like Son,” Napa Valley mother-son duo of artists Phoebe and Geoff Ellsworth display in the spotlight gallery. Reception, Jun 10 at 4pm. Through Aug 11, “Sound Maze,” interactive installation created by composer and inventor Paul Dresher includes a dozen original musical instruments to experience. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Sun, 11 to 4. 707.944.0500.
Comedy Comedy Marathon Competition and dinner show brings laughs to the club. May 28, 6:30pm. $10. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.776.4631. 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. Robert Duchaine Standup headliner has been seen on HBO. May 25, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883. Trivia & Standup Night Compete in trivia and stay for the comedic styling of Bob Sarlatte. May 24, 8pm. $3. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.
Dance Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium May 28, 4pm, Color the World with Dance, spring performance from Love2Dance students. $19-$25. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800. Monroe Hall May 26, 7pm, Motown & Disco Dance, with DJ Steve Luther. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.539.5507.
Franklin Ave, Santa Rosa. Creative Future Orchestra Fundraiser for the music program at TLC Child & Family Services includes original art pieces and live music from students at Journey High School. May 26, 6:30pm. By donation. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.823.1511. Driven to Perfection Car show and cruise includes food trucks, music and awards with cars, trucks and farm tractors from 1976 and earlier. Proceeds benefit the Sebastopol Area Senior Center. May 27, 10am. $7. O’Reilly & Associates, 1005 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.827.7190. Locals’ Day at the Barlow Jam-packed with discounts, two-for-onetastings, freebies and other offerings from nearly 30 makers and merchants. Thurs. Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.824.5600. Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Includes a pre-parade flag raising and a postparade party. May 29, 10:30am. Downtown, Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Napa County Watershed Symposium Daylong conference touches on topics ranging from groundwater resources to climate change. May 24, 8am. $60. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300. Spring Art Market Support art making and find your oneof-a kind inspiration from local artists and craftspeople showing fine art, jewelry and more. May 27, 11am. Free. Calistoga Art Center, 1435 North Oak St, Calistoga. 707.942.2278. Spring Home & Garden Tour Visit a range of private homes and properties with lovely, diverse gardens throughout Western Sonoma County. Proceeds benefit Food for Thought. May 28, 10am. $50. Food for Thought, 6550 Railroad Ave, Forestville. 707.887.1647. Walk into History Daylong series of guided walks in Mill Valley honors the small town’s heroes and peeks into its colorful past. May 28. $10-$20. Outdoor Art Club, 1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.2582.
Field Trips ArtBus Meet in Petaluma and bus down to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco to tour the student showcase, with lunch in the Dogpatch neighborhood. May 31, 9am. $30. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.
Events
Marin Memorial Day Races Put your training to the test and run one of the fastest 10K courses in the Bay Area, with a 5K walk/run and youth tracks happening too. May 29, 6:30am. College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Ave, Kentfield. marinraces.com.
Avenue of the Flags Memorial Day event includes more than 1,000 burial flags, a P-51 Mustang flyover and benefit BBQ. May 29, 10am. Free admission. Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900
Memorial Day Hike Five-mile round trip loop includes Upper Fallen Bridge Trail, a stop at the Ancient Redwood and a return on Quarry Trail. May 29, 10am. $15. Jack London
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For Kids Disney’s the Lion King Experience Featuring young performers from Katia & Company dance and acting classes. May 24-27. $13-$15. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800. A Friendship Like Ours Children ages 1–5 and their caregivers can explore friendship with sing-along songs, games and crafts. May 29, 10am. $5. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.
Feed your head about energy-efficient alternatives for construction in a lecture about Zero Net Energy by Sean Armstrong of Redwood Energy at Marin Civic Center in San Rafael on Thursday, May 25.
State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. 707.938.5216.
Grande. May 25, 7pm. $5-$10. Third Street Cinema Six, 620 Third St, Santa Rosa.
Park RX A walk through the forest acts as therapy. May 27, 9:30am. $20. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood. 707.833.5712.
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The Sounds and Feel of Spring Docent-guided saunter through the preserve to experience all the signs of the coming of spring. Registration required. May 31, 9am. Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 8759 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.
Film Family Film Festival of the Napa Valley Presented by Trinchro Family Estates, this weekend-long event showcases films, discussions with filmmakers, kids activities and special guests. May 26-29. Free. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.9779. The Healthcare Movie Documentary compares Canada’s health care system to that of the U.S. May 25, 7pm. By donation. Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.575.8902. Not in Our Town Film’s executive producer Patrice O’Neill, local leaders and partner organizations are on hand to talk about this nationwide movement to stop hate and build safe, inclusive communities. May 25, 7pm. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000. Seventh Art Stand Selections from the nationwide act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia. Mon, May 29. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111. Sonoma County Youth Film Festival Now in its eighth year, this festival showcases student films from El Molino, Analy, Rancho Cotati, Montgomery, Windsor, and Casa
La Vie en Rose Dress in pink as the dining destination turns seven years old and celebrates with a rosé tasting, buffet-style meal and live music from Rusty String Express. May 24. $75. L’appart Resto, 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.256.9884. Made in the USA Discover the cheeses of America with awardwinning Laura Werlin, who samples recipes and signs copies of her cheese-centric cookbooks. RSVP recommended. May 25, 7pm. Free. Driver’s Market, 200 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue A fun event for the whole family with delicious food, activities for the kids, live music and dancing. May 28, noon. $20 per vehicle. Santos Meadow, Mt Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley. 415.381.8793. OysterFest It’s a San Rafael staycation, as oysters and cold beer go hand-in-hand with fun activities and live music from Lazyman, Scott Law and Phil Lesh. May 29, 1pm. $10. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773. Oysterpalooza Eat oysters any way you like ‘em, enjoy local microbrews, wines and dance to live music from the Sam Chase, Dirty Cello and others. May 28, noon. $10-$20. Rocker Oysterfeller’s, 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford. 707.876.1983. Seventh St E, Sonoma. Strawberry Festival Annual fest features strawberry drinks and desserts along with BBQ, silent auctions, raffle and live music from Buck Thrifty and others. May 27, noon. Free admission. Guerneville Community Church, 14520
Jakobson Ramin. May 25, 7pm, “No Time Like the Present” with Jack Kornfield. May 26, 7pm, “The Big Fact Activity Book for Pregnant People” with Jordan Reid and Erin Williams. May 30, 7pm, “Second Chance” with Thais Derich. May 31, 7pm, “Are We There Yet?” with Marcie Anderson. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960. Book Passage By-the-Bay May 24, 6:30pm, LitWings Event Series. May 25, 6pm, “You’re the Only One I Can Tell” with Deborah Tannen. 100 Bay St, Sausalito. 415.339.1300. Charles M Schulz Museum May 27, 2pm, Bookshelf Author Series With Jean Hegland. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.
Storytime with Christy Tues-Thurs, 11am. San Rafael Copperfield’s Books, 850 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.524.2800.
Marin Art & Garden Center May 25, 1pm, “Natural Color” with Sasha Duerr. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260.
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Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books May 25, 7pm, “The Push” with Tommy Caldwell. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.
Celebrate CTE SRJC’s career and technical education department hosts paralympian and motivational speaker Josh Sundquist for a keynote talk. May 26, 5pm. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 1.800.564.SRJC. Compost 101 It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it. Learn how from soil scientist Doug Lipton. May 27, 10am. $30. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433. Cycling 1890s Marin Imagine riding Marin’s back roads 120 years ago with this illustrated history talk by local cyclist Joe Breeze. May 24, 7pm. $10. Marin Museum of Bicycling, 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.450.8000. Habitat Gardening for Pollinators Learn from local experts how to build habitats in our gardens to support pollinators and other wildlife. May 24, 5:30pm. By donation. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Meet the Makers Tour and learn about the incredible artisans that make up the Barlow market district. Fri, 1pm. Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol. 707.824.5600. Optimal Health in an Unhealthy World Learn the steps to achieve optimal health and the secrets of healthy people. May 25, 6:30pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael. 415.485.3323. Process: The Sketchbooks Artist Kristen Throop shows her sketchbooks and speaks on how raw ideas germinate to finished works. May 28, 1pm. BackStreet Gallery, behind 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.568.4204. Zero Net Energy Sean Armstrong from Redwood Energy speaks about designing and delivering energy-efficient construction and retrofits. May 25, 1:30pm. $10-$30. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.499.6400.
Readings Book Passage May 24, 7pm, “Crooked” with Cathryn
Theater August: Osage County Long-held secrets shape a family reunion that would make Tennessee Williams cringe. Through Jun 4. $12-$27. Novato Theater Company, 5240 Nave Dr, Novato. 415.883.4498. Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Bay Area’s most magical outdoor theater experience presents the timeless classic for their 104th season. Sun, 2pm. Through Jun 18. $20-$40. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.383.1100. From Both Hips The dark comedy about a revenge plan turned on its head makes its American premiere. Through Jun 4. $15-$30. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.0177. A Masterpiece of Comic . . . Timing Bay Area premiere of playwright Robert Caisley’s newest and funniest work to date. Through May 28. Studio Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185. The Money Shot Karen and Steve are glamorous movie stars in desperate times in this comedy from Neil LaBute, performed by Left Edge Theatre. Through Jun 4. $25-$40. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Private Lives Sparks fly and hilarity ensues in this charming comedy, presented by Ross Valley Players. Through Jun 18. $15-$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555. Sing Me a Murder See and sing in the newest dinner show from Get a Clue Productions, a fully functioning karaoke bar with deadly competition. Reservations required. Fri, May 26, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor. Suddenly It’s Springtime Marin Onstage presents two one-act plays from major writers that explore relationships when love is in the air. May 26-Jun 10. $12$24. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141921. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NORTH BAY FURNITURE ASSEMBLY, LLC, MARTIN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949; NORTH BAY FURNITURE ASSEMBLY, LLC, MARTIN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 3, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142111. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DST FIDUCIARY, LLC, 97 DEL CASA DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941; BAY AREA FUNDING, LLC, 97 DEL CASA DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 28, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141994. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: V & C CLEANING, 768 DIABLO AVENUE, NOVATO, CA, 94947: CAROL MOCK, 768 DIABLO AVENUE, NOVATO, CA, 94947 and VICTOR CASTENEDA, 35 A OLIVA DRIVE, NOVATO, CA, 94947. The business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 12, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017)
ing individual(s) is (are) doing business: FISHER’S CHEESE AND WINE, 2201 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE, LARKSPUR, CA, 94939: FISHER’S CHEESE AND WINE LLC, 2201 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE, LARKSPUR, CA, 94939. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 26, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141940. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: KOZFH HOME, 175 DEL ORO LAGOON, NOVATO, CA, 94949: KOZ HOSPITALITY INC, 175 DEL ORO LAGOON, NOVATO, CA, 94949. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 5, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2017-141962.The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: JOOS DESIGN, 812 B STREET, APT 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901: GERMAN HERNANDEZ ORTEGA, 812 B STREET, APT 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 7, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142091. The follow-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141989. The follow-
Trivia answers «5 1 In 1975 the Warriors swept the Washington Bullets, and in 2015 defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. Thanks for the question to Paul Geraghty, from San Rafael. 2 Chewing gum 3 Duck-billed platypus 4 Bass, drum, horn, fife, oboe,
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Michigan, bordering four of the five Great Lakes. Thanks for the question to Joe Herzberg of Corte Madera.
9 Iceland (Reykjavik pictured) 10 Rupee (used in India) BONUS ANSWER: Four hundred moves: White can choose from 20 first moves, and black can counter with any of 20 moves.
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PublicNotices ing individual(s) is (are) doing business: THIRD STAGE OF LIFE CONSULTING, 171 ELINOR AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA, 94941: ANDREA HUFF, 171 ELINOR AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA, 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 11, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141944. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: VOLUPTUOUS LIFE, VLIFE SOLUTIONS, VLIFE, 66 WOODLAND AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA, 94960: KRISTIN JOY, 66 WOODLAND AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA, 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 3, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141920. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ADVANSOS, 649 Carlston Avenue, OAKLAND, CA 94610: LEONA HORNE, 649 Carlston Avenue, OAKLAND, CA 94610. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 31, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 10, May 17. May 24, May 31 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142113. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OLIVE LOVE, 155 CANYON ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: STELLACO, INC, 155 CANYON ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the
County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 28, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141960. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LIGA LATINA DE FUTBOL DEL NORTE DE LA BAHIA, 118 ALTO STREET UNIT 210 S.E., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DAGOBERTO DIAZ CALDERON, 215 BAYVIEW STREET # 214, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 07, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142056. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OPTIMUM LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS, 14OO LINCOLN VILLAGE CIRCLE #2257, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: ISABELLE LONG, 14OO LINCOLN VILLAGE CIRCLE #2257, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 20, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 07 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-141929. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: INNER RESOURCE RECOVERY, 175 HOLMES AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: WILLIAM MATHEW SMITH, 175 HOLMES AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 03, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142094. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ABBOT KINNEY MARIN, 1700 4TH STREET SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEIDI ASHLEY, 520 FAIRHILLS DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 27, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142183. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: JANIMA, CEVICHE, BUCATINI, 34 GRENADA DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: JANIMA, LLC, 34 GRENADA DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 12, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 07 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142159. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BETTY’S BEAUTY BOUTIQUE, 322B MILLER AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: BETTY PHUNG, ALVIN TUONG, 1720 ALEMAN BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112.The business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 10, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142077. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BE YOURSELF HYPNOSIS, 1337 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA
94901: ANNE E. WOLFE, 1337 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 25, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142211. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CREPEVINE, CASCABEL, 1131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ZANOON, INC., 1131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 16, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 24, May 31, June 07, June 14 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142197. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ZIP ATM, 531 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: SEAN STARBUCK, 531 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 15, 2017. (Publication Dates: May 24, May 31, June 07, June 14 of 2017)
OTHER NOTICES File No: PR-1701559. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES FUNSTEN COSTELLO; Case No. PR-1701559 filed on May 1, 2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES FUNSTEN COSTELLO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed in the Superior Court
of California, County of Joseph V. Costello III THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSEPH V. COSTELLO III be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: MAY 30, 2017 at 9:00 am. in Room J, Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94901. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California Statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any
petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Lauren A. Galbraith, 235 MONTGOMERY STREET, 17TH FLOOR FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104. Telephone: 415-954-4400. (Publication Dates: May 10, May 17, May 24 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1701676. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NIGEL WHEELS FORD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: NIGEL WHEELS FORD to NIGEL WATERLOW FORD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 06/29/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT C, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: May 10, 2017 (Publication Dates: May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7 of 2017)
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By Amy Alkon
Q:
I have this disturbing pattern. I’ve dated three different guys, each of whom said he didn’t want to get married, wasn’t ready, whatever. But then, the next girl they met … BAM! Walking down the aisle. Why am I marriage boot camp but never the one the guy marries?—Aisle Seat
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It’s depressing when the only place you’re ever “registered” is at the DMV. There’s a reason you suspect that your experience is a meaningful pattern, and it’s the same reason people think they see the Virgin Mary in their toast. Our minds are meaning-making machines. We evolved to be deeply uncomfortable with uncertainty—probably because an uncertain world is a more dangerous world. Say a man hands you some blue liquid in a glass. You’re all, “Hmmm … should I drink that or take it home in case I ever need to dissolve a dead body in the bathtub?” We figure out what things are by looking for patterns—ways that the things match up to things we’ve encountered before. So, regarding that blue liquid, yes, Drano is blue, but it isn’t sold in a martini glass and garnished with a tiny paper umbrella. Also, bartenders keep their jobs by having you pay your tab, not having you carried out in convulsions by a couple of EMS dudes. Although our mind’s tendency to recognize patterns helps us quickly identify threats and opportunities, it often does this too quickly and on too little evidence. Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga and psychologist Daniel Kahneman each caution that our mind is so intent on having things be concrete that when we’re faced with ambiguous or incomplete information, it will invent a tidy explanation to fill in the blanks. Your mind may be doing that now in seeing a meaningful pattern in guys sweeping you off your feet and then, like that annoying shopper who’s just reached the register, they’re going: “Ooops … don’t want this one. Gonna run and grab the other one. Sorrreeeeee!” However, epidemiologist and stats ninja Sander Greenland reminded me that just because we’re prone to see a pattern where there is none doesn’t mean a particular pattern isn’t meaningful (as opposed to occurring randomly—by coincidence, like if you tossed a coin and got heads three times in a row). One way you figure out whether something is due to coincidence or is a real effect is by having lots of examples of it. If you’d dated 10 men who’d left you to marry somebody else, it might say something. Might. But three? Greenland points out that in looking at what seems to be a pattern, “we tend to forget the times it didn't happen (like before we started noticing the claimed pattern).” Also, if you believe there’s a pattern—that you’re a sort of fruit bin where men go to ripen—maybe you start acting differently because of it, coloring your results. (Self-fulfilling prophecy kinda thing: “Why try? He’ll be outta here anyway.”) In short, maybe this is a meaningful pattern or maybe it is not. What you can explore is whether there are patterns in your behavior that could be tripping you up. There are three biggies that research suggests can be relationship killers. Blatant Boy-Chasing: Men often claim that they like it when women ask them out. However, research suggests that this may permanently lower a woman’s worth in a man’s eyes. Men value women who are hard to get, not those who eagerly pursue them— sometimes with all the subtlety of a golden retriever chasing a hot dog down a hill. Being Hard To Be Around: A review of research on personality by psychologist John M. Malouff finds three characteristics that are likely to eat away at a relationship: Neuroticism (a psych term for being nervous, chronically distressed and volatile), a lack of conscientiousness (being disorganized, unreliable and lacking in self-control) and disagreeableness (being an unpleasant, egotistical, hostile and argumentative mofo). The Undercooked Man: Behavioral science research supports the evolutionary theory that women, even today, prioritize male partners who can “invest” (a preference that men coevolved to expect). For example, marriage researchers Barbara Dafoe Whitehead and David Popenoe find that “men want to be financially ‘set’ before they marry.” Career attainment and stability are likely a major part of this. So, unfortunately, a relationship with a man in transition can end up being a sort of FEMA tent on the road to permanent housing. Ultimately, instead of deeming yourself death row for “happily ever after,” try to choose wisely and be a valuable (rather than costly) partner. That’s really your best bet for eventually walking down the aisle—and not just to hear, “Do you take this woman … till the last of your nine little lives do you part?”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.
Astrology
For the week of May 24
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Sin” is a puerile concept in my eyes, so I don’t normally use it to discuss grown-up concerns. But if you give me permission to invoke it in a jokey, ironic way, I’ll recommend that you cultivate more surprising, interesting and original sins. In other words, Aries, it’s high time to get bored with your predictable ways of stirring up a ruckus. Ask God or life to bring you some really evocative mischief that will show you what you’ve been missing and lead you to your next robust learning experience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attention,
smart shoppers! Here’s a special spring fling offer! For a limited time only, you can get five cutesy oracles for the price of one! And you don’t have to pay a penny unless they all come true! Check ’em out! Oracle No. 1: Should you wait patiently until all of the conditions are absolutely perfect? No! Success comes from loving the mess. Oracle No. 2: Don’t try to stop a sideshow that you’re opposed to. Stage a bigger, better show that overwhelms it. Oracle No. 3: Please, master, don’t be a slave to the things you control. Oracle No. 4: Unto your own self be true? Yes! Unto your own hype be true? No! Oracle No. 5: The tortoise will beat the hare as long as the tortoise doesn’t envy or try to emulate the hare.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Generation Kill
is an HBO miniseries based on the experiences of a reporter embedded with American Marines fighting in Iraq. Early on, before the troops have been exposed to any serious combat, they’re overflowing with trash talk. A commanding officer scolds them: “Gentlemen, from now on we’re going to have to earn our stories.” Although you are in a much less volatile situation right now, Gemini, my advice to you is the same: In the coming weeks, you’ll have to earn your stories. You can’t afford to talk big unless you’re geared up to act big, too. You shouldn’t make promises, entertain dares and issue challenges unless you’re fully prepared to be a hero. Now here’s my prophecy: I think you will be a hero.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In your mind’s
eye, drift back in time to a turning point in your past that didn’t go the way you’d hoped. But don’t dwell on the disappointment. Instead, change the memory. Visualize yourself then and there, but imagine that you’re in possession of all of the wisdom you have gathered since then. Next, picture an alternative ending to the old story—a finale in which you manage to pull off a much better result. Bask in this transformed state of mind for five minutes. Repeat the whole exercise at least once a day for the next two weeks. It will generate good medicine that will produce a creative breakthrough no later than mid-June.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re being invited to
boost your commitment to life and become a more vivid version of yourself. If you refuse the invitation, it will later return as a challenge. If you avoid that challenge, it will eventually circle back around to you as a demand. So I encourage you to respond now, while it’s still an invitation. To gather the information you’ll need, ask yourself these questions: What types of self-development are you “saving for later?” Are you harboring any mediocre goals or desires that dampen your lust for life? Do you tone down or hold back your ambitions for fear they would hurt or offend people you care about?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Dear Dream Doctor: I dreamed that a crowd of people had decided to break through a locked door using a long, thick wooden plank as a battering ram. The only problem was, I was lying on top of the plank, half-asleep. By the time I realized what was up, the agitated crowd was already at work smashing at the door. Luckily for me, it went well. The door got bashed in and I wasn’t hurt. What does my dream mean?—Nervous Virgo.” Dear Virgo: Here’s my interpretation: It’s time to knock down a barrier, but you’re not convinced that you’re ready or can do it all by yourself. Luckily, there are forces in your life that are conspiring to help make sure you do it.
By Rob Brezsny
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As long as you keep Syria, South Sudan and North Korea off your itinerary, traveling would be food for your soul during the next 28 days. It would also be balm for your primal worries, medicine for your outworn dogmas and an antidote for your comfortable illusions. Do you have the time and money necessary to make a pilgrimage to a place you regard as holy? How about a jaunt to a rousing sanctuary? Or an excursion to an exotic refuge that will shock you in friendly, healing ways? I hope that you will at least read a book about the territory that you may one day call your home away from home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): By now I’m
sure that you have tuned in to the rumblings in your deep self. Should you be concerned? Maybe a little, but I think the more reasonable attitude is curiosity. Even though the shaking is getting stronger and louder, it’s also becoming more melodic. The power that’s being unleashed will almost certainly turn out to be far more curative than destructive. The light it emits may at first look murky but will eventually bloom like 1,000 moons. Maintain your sweet poise. Keep the graceful faith.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Life is inviting you to decode riddles about togetherness that could boost your emotional intelligence and earn you the right to enjoy lyrical new expressions of intimacy. Will you accept the invitation? Are you willing to transcend your habitual responses for the sake of your growth-inducing relationships? Are you interested in developing a greater capacity for collaboration and synergy? Would you be open to making a vulnerable fool of yourself if it helped your important alliances to fulfill their dormant potential? Be brave and empathetic, Sagittarius. Be creative and humble and affectionate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “In youth
we feel richer for every new illusion,” wrote author Anne Sophie Swetchine. “In maturer years, for every one we lose.” While that may be generally true, I think that even 20-something Capricorns are likely to fall into the latter category in the coming weeks. Whatever your age, I foresee you shouting something akin to, “Hallelujah!” or “Thank God!” or “Boomshakalaka flashbang!” as you purge disempowering fantasies that have kept you in bondage and naive beliefs that have led you astray.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “There are no green thumbs or black thumbs,” wrote horticulturalist Henry Mitchell in a message that you were destined to hear at this exact moment. “There are only gardeners and non-gardeners. Gardeners are the ones who get on with the high defiance of nature herself, creating, in the very face of her chaos and tornado, the bower of roses and the pride of irises. It sounds very well to garden a ‘natural way.’ You may see the natural way in any desert, any swamp or any leech-filled laurel hell. Defiance, on the other hand, is what makes gardeners.” Happy Defiance Time to you, Aquarius! In the coming weeks, I hope that you will express the most determined and disciplined fertility ever! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I believe that
it may be the right time to tinker with or repair a foundation, to dig down to the bottom of an old resource and consider transforming it at its roots. Why? After all this time, that foundation or resource needs your fresh attention. It could be lacking a nutrient that has gradually disappeared. Maybe it would flourish better if it got the benefit of the wisdom you have gained since it first became useful for you. Only you have the power to discern the real reasons, Pisces—and they may not be immediately apparent. Be tender and patient and candid as you explore.Y
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