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I totally disagree with Tim Peterson that living in friendship and political solidarity with migrants who have made the U.S. their new home is “suicidal” or pretentious (“liberal do-gooders”) or is in any way selling out this country’s strength or welfare [‘Homeland Security,’ Letters, July 19]. If Tim Peterson, Tony Good—or others sharing their viewpoints— are having a hard time finding good-paying jobs, they should remember that large corporations in the U.S. are constantly laying off workers because they can now replace them with computers and robots which work for free—and never disagree with their bosses or need any time off. This clever strategy for increasing their profits cannot be blamed on the working people who have come here from neighboring countries like Mexico or Guatemala. Furthermore, this country spends much of its national income on the military. This huge and inflationary military spending is usually supported by people like Tim Peterson who clearly distrust those from other nations and so back the foolish plans of politicians to attempt to control and dominate
other nations through military force. And so while many of our “conservative” citizens like Tim Peterson may enjoy this country’s aggressive foreign policy because it gives them the vicarious feeling of being courageous warriors, they have to face the truth that all the Vietnam and Iraq wars that they may sympathize with—or fight in—are not really expanding this country’s economic health. The billions—and trillions!—of dollars that the United States has wasted waging wars on other countries and building thousands of nuclear weapons (which are CLEARLY suicidal!) could have instead been more wisely spent creating more jobs for people living here. —Ramakumar Jones
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I have a suggestion for Nicole Gillette, who, she informs us, has been grotesquely abused by eyebrow pluckers on GGT buses [‘Grotesque Abuse,’ Letters, July 19]. Move to Afghanistan. If they have commute buses there, it’s a fair bet that passengers who are plucking their eyebrows are doing so privately inside their burqas. —Stanton Klose
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The Bay Area’s tech elite have competing ideas on whether it’s more important to live healthier and longer or to try and actually cheat death entirely.
Eternity 2.0
The Bay Area’s tech elite plan to outlive you is kind of creepy By Tori Truscheit
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t’s 11am on a Sunday morning, and I slip into a row of seats in front of a podium with flower bouquets on each side. I’m here to listen to an aging white man talk about the afterlife. A woman in a fancy hat arranges a potluck lunch on a back table. Other attendees, mostly gray-haired, pass around a wicker basket and toss in $20 bills and personal checks. We aren’t in church. This is godless Silicon Valley. The Humanist Society has welcomed Ralph Merkle, a Livermore native, to explain cryonics—the process of freezing a recently dead body in “liquid goo,” like Austin Powers—to the weekly Sunday Forum. We all want to know about being re-awoken, or reborn, in the future.
Merkle, who has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford and invented what’s called “public key cryptology” in the ’70s, makes his pitch to the audience: Hand over $80,000, plus yearly dues, to Alcor, and the Scottsdale, Arizona–based company will freeze your brain, encased in its skull, so that you and your memories can wait out the years until medical nanotechnology is advanced enough to both bring you back from a frozen state as well as fix the ills that brought on your death in the first place. “You get to make a decision if you want to join the experimental group or the control group,” Merkle says. “The outcome for the control group is known.” Alcor gained infamy in 2002, when the body of baseball legend Ted
Williams was flown to the company’s Arizona headquarters, where his head was then severed, frozen and, according to some reports, mistreated. The Humanist Society is an ideal audience for Merkle’s presentation, as its congregants aren’t held back by the tricky business of believing in a soul. Debbie Allen, the perfectly coiffed secretary of the national board of the American Humanist Association, considers cryonics a practical tool. “Religion has directed the conversation for thousands of years,” she says. Allen prefers to focus on ethics, and whether cryonics “advances the well-being of the individual or the community.” “Science fiction,” someone whispers behind me, as Merkle talks about nanorobots of the future. He also notes how respirocytes and microbivores
can be “programmed to run around inside a cell and do medically useful things like make you healthy.” As one might expect in a room full of humanists, skepticism runs high during the Q&A portion of the meeting. People are wondering exactly what kind of animals the scientists have used to test the cryonics process (answer: Nematodes); when Alcor freezes bodies (after one’s heart stops, if a DNR, or do not resuscitate, order is requested); whether a frozen brain is any good if the rest of the body deteriorates (“Toss it,” Merkle says. “Replacement of everything will be feasible.”); and what happens if Alcor goes bankrupt. “We take that very seriously,” the doctor says. Lunch is served.
also invested in Human Longevity. Johnson infused even more cash into the biotech field, investing another $100 million of his own money into the OS Fund in 2014, to “support inventors and scientists who aim to benefit humanity by rewriting the operating systems of life.” Such projects are examples of Silicon Valley’s extreme confidence in its own ability to improve the world. In an email, Johnson describes his work in grandly optimistic terms. “Humanity’s greatest masterpieces have happened when anchored in hope and aspiration, not drowning in fear,” he says. It takes some serious chutzpah to say you’ll extend the human lifespan, and for Johnson, he and his colleagues are venturing where no one has gone before. “Building good technology is an act of exploration, and it is very difficult for us to imagine the good that might come from any new technology,” Johnson says. “We proceed, as explorers, nonetheless.” Johnson’s lofty goals are similar in scale to other giant anti-aging investments in Silicon Valley. In 2013, Google created an anti-aging lab called Calico (for “California Life Company”), hiring top scientist Cynthia Kenyon, known for altering DNA in worms to make them live twice as long as they usually do. Calico is not your local university research lab; it has $1.5 billion in the bank and has remained close-lipped about its progress, like a Manhattan Project for life extension. For Google Co-founder Sergey Brin, 43, Calico may be another way to attack a more personal health concern: Brin carries a gene that increases his likelihood of contracting Parkinson’s disease and has already invested $50 million in genetic Parkinson’s research, conducted by his ex-wife’s company, 23andMe. Brin said in 2009 that he hoped medicine could “catch up” to cure Parkinson’s before he’s old enough to develop it. That hope is a common thread among health-obsessed tech investors like PayPal founder Peter Thiel, 49. A libertarian and Trump adviser, Thiel is trying to avoid both death and taxes. His foundation hired a medical director, Jason Camm, whose professional goals include increasing his clients’ “prospects for Optimal Health and significant Lifespan Extension.” Like Brin, who swims and drinks green
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The average person at 60 or 65 starts to suffer from a multitude of age-related diseases—arthritis, heart disease, cognitive decline—that for some reason the centenarians seem to be able to escape from, and that’s what drives many of us in the field.
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—Tony Wyss-Coray tea to prevent Parkinson’s, Thiel has changed his daily habits to live longer. He’s aiming for 120, so he avoids refined sugar, follows the Paleo diet, drinks red wine and takes human growth hormone, which he believes will keep bones strong and prevent arthritis. Thiel has also expressed personal interest in a company called Ambrosia in Monterey, where Dr. Jesse Karmazin is conducting medical trials for a procedure called parabiosis, which gives older people blood plasma transfusions from people between 16 and 25. Karmazin has enrolled more than 70 participants so far, each of whom pays $8,000 for the treatment. Much has been made of Thiel harvesting and receiving injections of young people’s blood, though
Karmazin recently denied that Thiel was a client of his. Karmazin doesn’t call himself a utopian, but he does note that his work requires some faith. “There’s always uncertainty about whether it’s going to stand the test of time, whether it’ll work at all,” he says. “That’s especially true in technology, and you have to believe in it.” At the same time, the dystopians of Silicon Valley are preparing for the apocalypse. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn, told the New Yorker that he guesses up to 50 percent of tech executives have property in New Zealand, the hot new hub for the end of the world. Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit, bought multiple motorcycles so he can weave through highway traffic if there's
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“Why would he want to preserve somebody like Adolf Trump?” asks Bob Wallace, 93, who ate salad and cubed cheese with his partner, Marge Ottenberg, 91, whom he met at a Humanist Society event. “Obviously, the worst possible people are most likely to want to live forever,” says Arthur Jackson, 86, a retired junior high school teacher. Ottenberg seems more open to the idea of coming back from the dead than her golden-year counterparts. “Whatever works,” she says. Silicon Valley is the sort of place where people dream about nanorobots fixing our medical disorders. It’s the sort of place where hundreds of millions of dollars are spent chasing that dream. The last five years have seen an investment boom in what's called “life extension” research. Some of it is straight-up science, such as the Stanford lab researching blood transfusions in mice to cure Alzheimer’s. Scientists are in a race against time to help as many people as possible, as fast as possible. They’re battling a disease that saw an 89 percent increase in diagnoses between 2000 and 2014; and Alzheimer's or other dementia is currently the sixth leading cause of death. There are also nontraditional sources of cash flowing into biotech, which was once considered a risky investment. But death itself is the biggest social ill Silicon Valley is trying to solve. We can build apps to keep track of diabetics’ blood glucose levels, to measure how soundly we’re sleeping and to access medical records in an instant, but none of this stops the body from wearing out. Alongside the scientists laying the medical foundation to get us to the nanorobots envisioned by Merkle, techie utopians are looking at other ways to cheat death. A cluster of tech companies are attracting far more funding from Silicon Valley than academia, shifting the research landscape with infusions of cash. Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur who sold his online payment company to PayPal for $800 million, was the first investor in Craig Venter’s Human Longevity, Inc., which aims to create a database of a million human genome sequences, including people who are over 100 years old, by 2020. Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who once said, “Death makes me very angry” and is one of the oldest of the life-extension investors at 72, has
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Online payment entrepreneur Bryan Johnson was one of the first people to invest in Human Longevity, Inc., which aims to extend life by rolling back the aging process.
a natural disaster and he needs to escape. He also got laser eye surgery so he wouldn’t have to rely on glasses or contacts in a survival scenario. Among the dystopians is Elon Musk, whose brand-new Neuralink company is investigating what Musk calls “neural lace,” a digital layer on top of the brain’s cortex that connects us to computers. Such inventions could eventually lead us to what Google Director of Engineering Ray Kurzweil calls “technological singularity,” or the time when ever more powerful artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence, around 2045. Musk is nervous about that day, and part of the reason he wants to colonize Mars through his SpaceX plan is because humans need an escape route in case computers take over—or, perhaps, in case of environmental apocalypse. Musk recently quit two of Donald Trump’s business advisory councils over the president’s decision to leave the Paris climate accords, tweeting, “Climate change is real.” Tech companies as a bloc urged Trump not to leave the Paris
agreements; Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, called him after the announcement to try to get him to change his mind, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page that leaving Paris would “put our children’s future at risk.” Zuckerberg has been trying for years to knock down four houses to build a residential compound in Palo Alto, that includes a basement structure that sounds like a bunker perfect for hiding the whole family if the world ends. Whether climate change destroys California or regular old death arrives before investors have funded a cure, Musk, Zuckerberg and their elite peers have the resources to plan an escape. The question is whether they’re interested in planning anyone else’s. Tony Wyss-Coray, director of the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, which is on the forefront of anti-aging research, has seen that conflict up close. “I have been approached by billionaires from L.A. and Texas, and they already have their clinics
in the Bahamas or wherever, where they inject themselves with stem cells,” he says. But those billionaires weren't interested in funding his lab or curing disease for anyone else. “They’re interested in living,” Wyss-Coray says. “They realize quickly they can’t buy this directly from Stanford University.” The line between science and someone’s obsession with mortality is blurry, especially with this much cash flowing. “It’s hard to completely disassociate the influence of wealthy, rich people from what we do,” Wyss-Coray says. Until the recent influx of funding and attention, the anti-aging scientists he knew “were just a bunch of academic geeks” studying worms. He’s interested not in extending life as much as figuring out why certain people can live past 100 years old. “The average person at 60 or 65 starts to suffer from a multitude of age-related diseases—arthritis, heart disease, cognitive decline—that for some reason the centenarians seem to be able to escape from, and that’s what drives many of us in the field.” But when Thiel is reading one’s research, things get more complicated. Wyss-Coray’s studies on the benefits of parabiosis in mice, for example, form the basis of the Monterey trial that so fascinates Thiel. Wyss-Coray is quick to distance himself from Karmazin. “He cites all our work on his website,” Wyss-Coray says. The first two studies in the “Science” section of the Ambrosia website are from Stanford’s labs, and the first study Karmazin lists about plasma transfusions in mice is Wyss-Coray’s. Many scientists consider clinical trials like Karmazin’s unethical and scientifically unsound, since they require participant payment for unproven treatments, and you can’t charge someone $8,000 for a placebo, so there’s no simultaneous control group. The Ambrosia trial passed an ethical review, but Karmazin acknowledges the criticism. “Some people are opposed to it for ethical reasons,” he says. “That’s understandable, but I still think it’s worth doing, so I’m trying to treat people.” Wyss-Coray is ambivalent about his research being exploited for profit. “You contribute a small piece to knowledge that frequently can be abused by somebody,” he says. “I
feel somewhat guilty, but I hope at the same time, we can contribute to maybe having an impact on some diseases, and that will be offset.” Back under the fluorescent lights at the Humanist Society, Merkle explains that in addition to freezing themselves, people can use Alcor as a bank, putting money aside so that they don’t wake up poor in a hundred years. Future poverty is a common enough concern that Merkle includes it in his presentation. Why would anyone want to live forever if it meant working three jobs to survive? Indeed, people who are struggling to pay rent right now won’t be able to afford to freeze themselves, so anyone waking up from cryogenic sleep will be wealthy, and most of them will be white, just like the bros pioneering biotech startups and building underground bunkers. Indeed, about 75 percent of Alcor’s frozen customers are male, and Max More, its CEO, is a libertarian like Thiel. The men who have everything want to keep it all, indefinitely. Income inequality makes life extension the ultimate oligarchical fantasy. A month before Gawker shut down last year, bankrupted by Thiel’s campaign against it, reporter J.K. Trotter mused, “It’s not hard to imagine a Thielist future in which members of the overclass literally purchase the blood of the young poor in order to lead longer, healthier lives than their lesser counterparts can afford.” In Thiel’s libertarian universe, the luckiest people could live forever, feeding on the blood of the Bay Area’s youthful underclass— Hey there, renters!—and living on extra-governmental barges like the seasteads Thiel dreams about, without paying taxes to help anyone else. Floating cities might be helpful if flooding and erosion destroy the California coastline, as CALmatters’ Julie Cart reported could happen 70 years from now. Taking the scenario a little further, birth would be unnecessary, since no death would mean that no one would need to be replaced. That might make people with wombs a little less than necessary, as well, especially if those barges are populated with the new crop of alt-right dudes who sleep with men because they worship masculinity. Thiel, who is gay, would probably find it preferable to get by without women; he considers date rape as “belated regret” and once blamed
worse things can get, and whether a medically assisted longer life will be inaccessible to almost all of us. That’s assuming, of course, that we even want a longer life, or to wake up after a cryogenic sleep. We may value our time on Earth, but not everyone thinks it’s worth it to stick around indefinitely. If your Silicon Valley brain sees the world as a place of obstacles that can always be overcome— where every system can be disrupted for the better and your brain is the one that will unlock a better future—you might be more inclined to stay. That might also be true if you think that the universe is a place to conquer, whether via spaceship to Mars à la Musk or through politics like Thiel. But what might the future look like, for those who want (and can afford) to stay? Google’s Kurzweil envisions three medical stages before singularity, starting with our current push to slow aging. Stage two: Building on genomic research, including personalized fixes for diseases like cancer. Kurzweil believes that we’ll get to the medical nanotechnology that Merkle envisions by the 2030s, which would lead us to the last phase—nanorobots connecting us to “the cloud” in 2045. At that point, avatars of our brains could be loaded into another body. Then we’d live forever. Bodily ailments would be curable and we’d access consciousness from the cloud, but we’d still lose our memories when our physical brains stopped working. A better (and still terrifying) option might be freezing our brains via cryonics and then bringing them back with nanorobots. Kurzweil has signed himself up to be frozen, in case the 90 supplements he takes daily don’t keep him alive. Wyss-Coray has chosen not to go into the meat locker. “I can’t think of any way to connect that to what we’re doing,” he says. “I haven’t signed up for that myself.” Neither have most other people. Cryonics remains unproven, costprohibitive and unusually creepy to the general population, an option for the rich and famous who would need several lifetimes to see their savings run dry. At this rate, they’ll likely outlive us, so we might as well enjoy some refined sugar, pay our taxes and stop fearing the reaper.Y
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arin County is known for many things— but wine isn’t one of them. A couple of regions further north share that singular notoriety. However, there are a handful of great wines that are either made with grapes from Marin, or by winemakers who live or work here. I haven’t included them all, as some have such a small production that their wines are virtually unavailable, or they source their grapes from far-flung locales. Most of the wineries highlighted here produce rosé—and it’s a good time of year for enjoying the pink stuff ! Brooks Note Winery produces pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot blanc and rosé with grapes grown on its two West Marin Vineyards: Chileno Valley Vineyard and Azaya Ranch Vineyard. Its crisp 2016 Brooks Note rosé made from pinot noir grapes is especially delicious; brooksnotewinery.com. Husband-and-wife team Tom and Mary Stubbs planted chardonnay and pinot noir grapes in 1996 on 600 acres just inland of Tomales Bay. Today, the couple sells their small-production, Burgundian-
style wines to wine lovers via their website and winery, Stubbs Vineyard; stubbsvineyard.com. Three types of wines, including a rosé, chardonnay and pinot noir are produced at Skywalker Vineyards. Skywalker’s rosé, though on the pricier side, is a well-balanced example of not too much fruit or floral; skywalkervineyards.com. My personal favorite winemaker/ genius and longtime Bolinas resident is Sean Thackrey. He now makes his wines in Forestville, but they are still like no other. His Pleiades XXIII Old Vine Red Blend is legendary, and his Fifi Rosé with tropical notes and bright red hue makes for summertime perfection; thackreyandcompany.com. West of Temperance winery uses grapes that come from all over the state; however, it all started with two guys in Stinson Beach. In fact one of them worked with Thackrey for many years before he launched West of Temperance. Obscure and Rhone varietals, along with syrah and sangiovese are what this winery is all about. Production is small and mostly mail-order/online, but it’s growing; westoftemperance.com.Y
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women’s voting rights for the eventual demise of democracy. His worldview is the warped conservative version of feminist theorist Donna Haraway’s A Cyborg Manifesto, in which she imagined the freedom in a “world without genesis, but maybe also a world without end.” Back in 1984, Hathaway predicted a future where we merged with machines, but warned against letting “racist, male-dominant capitalism” control technology, since hippie progressives are not cheerleading the convergence of humans and machines. It might all sound far-fetched, but Thiel shares an anarcho-capitalist worldview with White House senior adviser Steve Bannon, among the most powerful people in America right now. And the House passed a health care law that saves money on insurance by letting poor people die faster, moralizing that poor people don’t want to be healthy. Californians may not agree with that law outright, but Silicon Valley’s bootstrappy cult of health is based on the nerds’ association between fitness and brainpower. They’re taking up kiteboarding, tracking steps on Fitbits and eating ketogenic diets during stressful times at startups. It’s not a big jump to life extension for the rich, who deserve to live longer after all that effort. Are the ethics of life-extension technology any different from historical questions of who gets access to medicine? Maybe not. Karmazin hadn’t yet considered the topic before our phone call. “I haven’t had this kind of conversation with anyone yet,” he says. But Karmazin compares his trial to the introduction of antibiotics. “Someone who didn’t have access to antibiotics when they were invented—man, they’d probably be really upset. That’s reasonable.” He foresees similar problems with blood plasma as a cure for aging: “I think it’s going to be unevenly distributed.” Wyss-Coray has serious concerns about that distribution. “We have enough problems in the world already, and I definitely do not want a select group of people to live longer just because they can afford it,” he says. In this country, the richest 1 percent live 15 years longer than the poorest 1 percent, meaning that Wyss-Coray’s fear is already our reality. The question is how much
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‘La Cage aux Folles,’ San Francisco Playhouse’s season-closing show, features a Saint-Tropez transvestite-themed cabaret as a backdrop for a story that explores family loyalty.
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‘La Cage aux Folles’ a stunning treat By Charles Brousse
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very season during the 14 years that the San Francisco Playhouse has been a mainstay of quality entertainment, it has offered a special closing season summer show extended run. This time around it’s La Cage aux Folles in a production staged by Playhouse artistic director Bill English that sets a new standard for quality. For some out-of-towners from more conservative parts of the country, a romantic comedy that features a gaggle of transvestite queens may be a hard sell, and more jaded local theatergoers may
hesitate to attend out of concern that the 1983 musical by Harvey Fierstein (book) and Jerry Herman (music and lyrics) may be dated, or is too much of a gay polemic. To all of them I have one word of advice: Relax. This is a stunning show. Sit back and enjoy. La Cage aux Folles (literally “the cage of crazy women”) began life as a little-known 1973 play by the French writer Jean Poiret. It was the basis for a popular 1978 Franco-Italian film, followed by further tweaks and iterations until it morphed into a full-fledged Broadway musical by the Fierstein/
Herman team in 1983 that won six Tony Awards and ran for 1,761 performances over four years. Driven by a combination of performing talent and shrewd decisions by the Playhouse’s core creative team (stage director English, music director Dave Dobrusky, choreographer Kimberly Richards, costume designer Abra Berman, scenic designer Jacquelyn Scott, lighting designer Robert Hand, sound designer Theodore J.H. Hulsker and their associates), this Playhouse version takes advantage of every opportunity for comic effect without sacrificing overall
aesthetic quality. Most important of all, it preserves the script’s central moral issue, which is definitely NOT whether homosexuality or transvestism is good, but rather how do you balance family loyalties in a society that includes a variety of conflicting social norms? Seems to me, you can’t get more relevant to the contemporary world than that—and there’s great singing and dancing to savor while you’re thinking about it! Cage’s plot revolves around the relationship between George (a sympathetic Ryan Drummond), who owns and manages the Saint-Tropez transvestite-themed cabaret that provides the musical with its title, and Albin (a flamboyant John Treacy Egan), his gay “wife” of 20 years, who stars as the drag queen Zaza in the establishment’s nightly review. George’s 24-year-old son JeanMichel (Nikita Burshteyn), offspring of a brief heterosexual fling, suddenly appears with his fiancé, Anne Dindon (Samantha Rose). Although he has been raised considering George and Albin to be his parents, he has now invited Anne’s super conservative mother and father to meet George and his real mother. That sets up a crisis for everyone involved. In order not to offend Anne’s parents, he asks George to pretend to be a retired diplomat, tame down the decor of their apartment and disguise the nature of his cabaret. His most controversial request is that Albin, who has helped to care for him throughout his life and loves him, be excluded. The result is pathos for Albin, ethical agony for George and high humor for the audience. I won’t go into details except to say that there is a happy ending. Perhaps a bit too happy. My only caveat with the show is that the senior Dindons are converted to a more tolerant outlook without enough of a struggle. But, nevermind. When George bounds down the runway to introduce “Les Cagelles”—the chorus of assorted queens who perform throughout the evening—we know that we’re in for a treat. San Francisco’s summer nights may be chilly, but it’s always hot inside the Cage aux Folles.Y NOW PLAYING: La Cage aux Folles runs through September 16 at the San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St., San Francisco; 415/677-9596; sfplayhouse.org.
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Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca blend salsa and soukous By Lily O’Brien
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lthough ‘multicultural’ is a controversial term in the current political climate in this country, in the world of music, it’s a celebrated one. The multirhythmic, exuberant Afro-Cuban dance music created by renowned African singer Ricardo Lemvo embodies it. “The music is actually a blend of Cuban and salsa, and soukous, semba and kizomba—mainly from Angola and the Congo,” Lemvo says by phone from his home in Los Angeles. “I blend all those rhythms to create what my band plays.” He and his six-piece band, Makina Loca (piano, guitar, bass drums, congas and two trumpets), will be performing on Saturday, July 29 under the stars at the Osher Marin JCC—part of its 25th Annual Summer Nights Festival. Lemvo composes 90 percent of the songs for the band, but he
never went to music school and does not read or write music— he does everything by ear. The songs are sung in a rich mix of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, various African dialects and even Turkish. “The one thing I like to do, regardless of the content of the songs, is to keep the music upbeat,” he says, “because sometimes the story is a sad story, but the music is always deceptively joyous.” In 1998, Lemvo got signed by Putumayo World Music and started touring extensively both nationally and internationally; he’s currently making a new CD. “This is the best job I’ve ever had in my life,” he says. “I’m having fun. It’s work, but it’s fun work.”Y Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Sat., July 29, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael; 7pm; $22-$30; 415/444-8000; marinjcc.org.
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Black Widow ‘Lady Macbeth’ a shiny melodrama By Richard von Busack
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t’s called Lady Macbeth, but it’s less like Shakespeare than The Postman Always Rings Twice. It’s based on N. Leskov’s “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District,” first published in 1865 in a magazine edited by Dostoyevsky. The story of tyranny and murder was the source for Shostakovich’s last opera. Transferred from the Russian hinterlands to a backward northeast corner of England, Lady Macbeth asks a familiar question from decades of melodrama: Are murderesses made or born? Debuting feature director William Oldroyd leaves that question open: The much abused, then much abusing, protagonist Katherine (Florence Pugh, impressive), is transformed from a piece of living property to a chortling killer. Wearing a cobwebby veil on her head, she’s married, and her maid Anna (Naomi Ackie) fixes her up for the wedding night. A small gathering of tyrants attends the wedding. One is Katherine’s vile, rotten-toothed father-in-law Boris (Christopher
Fairbank), a recently ennobled coal baron. The groom is Boris’ equally nasty son Alexander (Paul Hilton). When an emergency takes the father and son out on business, the new bride is forbidden to go out and explore the woods. Katherine has been alone for some time when she encounters the new horsegroom Sebastian (the musician Cosmo Jarvis); the unwashed brute later breaks into Katherine’s room. After Alexander the husband damns Katherine as a whore, she fetches Sebastian out of hiding, hikes up her nightshirt and mounts him right in front of the impotent bully she married. Many of the cast are of African descent; color-blind casting fits a tale of plausible viciousness, matching the ruthless rich with the scheming poor. No matter what their color, oppressed people jockey for position, using everything from violence to gossip. Even the cat of the house looks manipulative and comfortless, staring up at her murderous keeper, a look of scorn on her face.Y
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Born in Angola and raised in the Congo, Ricardo Lemvo was influenced by the music played in local clubs and bars—driving beats from Cuba, the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa.
In ‘Lady Macbeth,’ Florence Pugh plays a bride who has been sold into marriage.
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• New Movies This Week By Matthew Stafford
Fri. July 28 - Thu. August 3 • The Ancient Magus Bride (1:35) Shonen manga anime extravaganza about a miserable waif who finds herself in thrall to a cloaked man with the head of a beast. • Atomic Blonde (1:55) Glam English spy Charlize Theron takes on international goons in a West Berlin on the brink of reunification. • Beatriz at Dinner (1:23) Comedy about the odd coupling of a sweet-tempered émigré health practitioner (Salma Hayek) and a bombastic billionaire (John Lithgow). • Bernstein: Reaching for the Note (1:32) Documentary celebration of Leonard Bernstein looks at how the superstar conductor brought classical music to a wide and diverse audience. • Cars 3 (1:49) Lightning McQueen returns to the racetrack in search of past and future glory; Owen Wilson, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Junior Johnson lend voice. • The Dark Tower (1:35) Stephen King horror Western stars Idris Elba as a wandering gunslinger beset by altdimensional phenomena; Ron Howard directs. • Dave Made a Maze (1:20) Psychoanalytical horror comedy about a nebbish artist who builds a fort full of his superego’s traps and pitfalls. • The Emoji Movie (1:26) A smartphone’s hyper-emotional emoji yearns to have only one facial expression like everyone else; Sofia Vergara and Patrick Stewart vocalize. • The Exception (1:47) Offbeat WW II thriller about the clandestine love affair between a German soldier and a Jewish servant of the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). • Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1:30) Amy Heckerling-Cameron Crowe comedy classic about teen angst and frolic stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Edwards, Judge Reinhold and Sean Penn as Spicoli. • A Ghost Story (1:27) Meditative and unusual contemplation of memory, love and the receding past stars Casey Affleck as an unmoored young phantom. • Girls Trip (2:02) Four BFFs head to New Orleans’ Essence Festival and set aside time for dancing, drinking, lovemaking and sisterhood; Queen Latifah stars. • Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (1:40) Documentary tribute to two of Tinseltown’s unsung artisans and their influence on decades of classic movies; Mel Brooks and Francis Coppola illuminate. • The Hero (1:36) An aging Western movie star reconnects with his estranged daughter and hooks up with a standup comic while searching for that final career-defining role; Sam Elliott stars.
• An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (1:39) Documentary follows Nobel laureate Al Gore around the globe as he heralds an energy revolution that just might save the planet. • Lady Macbeth (1:29) Period drama about a repressed Victorian lady whose affair with a common laborer unleashes all sorts of concupiscent mishegoss. • Landline (1:36) Estranged sisters bond as they try to find out if their father is having an affair; Edie Falco and John Turturro star. • The Last Dalai Lama? (1:21) Insightful portrait of His Holiness focuses on his influential work in education, politics, science and spirituality. • Letters from Baghdad (1:35) Documentary focuses on Gertrude Bell, explorer, archaeologist and WW I spy who helped define the parameters of the modern Middle East. • The Little Hours (1:30) Riotous cuttingedge comedy about a group of medieval nuns roused to pansexual abandon by their hunky new handyman. • Lost in Paris (1:23) Whimsical French comedy about the unlikely friendship between a frantic Canadian librarian and an affable Parisian tramp; Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel write, direct and star. • Maudie (1:57) True tale of Maud Lewis, a Canadian housekeeper who overcame crippling arthritis to become a beloved folk artist; Sally Hawkins stars. • Maurice (2:20) Merchant Ivory production of the E.M. Forster novel stars Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves as Cambridge classmates who can’t help falling in love with each other. • The Midwife (1:57) French drama about the unlikely friendship between a repressed midwife (Catherine Frot) and her father’s freewheeling mistress (Catherine Deneuve). • National Theatre London: Angels in America Part 2 (2:00) Acclaimed new production of Tony Kushner’s envelopepushing drama about the specter of AIDS over 1980s New York stars Andrew Garfield, James McArdle and Nathan Lane. • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2:00) Tom Holland stars as a rebooted new Spidey working out the kinks of superheroism; Michael Keaton co-stars as The Falcon. • Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2:09) Luc Besson sci-fi adventure about a peaceful multicultural metropolis beset by an evil menace; Clive Owen and Rihanna star. • Wish Upon (1:30) A modern-day Aladdin’s lamp turns out to have more on its mind than granting wishes; horrific mayhem ensues. • The Women’s Balcony (1:36) Israeli comedy about a troupe of Orthodox Jewish women who rebel against their synagogue’s ultratraditional new rabbi.
Because there were too many movies playing this week to list, we have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Lark: Fri 7; Sat 9:15; Sun 11 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, MonWed 7:30, 10:15; Sat-Sun 11:15, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 12:45, 2:20, 3:30, 5, 6:10, 7:45, 9, 10:30 Baby Driver (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 10; Sat-Sun 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10; Sun, Wed 11, 4:40; Mon-Tue 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30; Thu 11, 1:50, 4:40 Beatriz at Dinner (R) Lark: Fri 5; Sat 11, 5:40; Mon 1:10, 7; Wed 5 • Bernstein: Reaching for the Note (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 (composer-conductor Ron Ramin in person) The Big Sick (R) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:20, 1:05, 4, 6:55, 9:50; Sun-Wed 10:20, 1:05, 4, 6:55; Thu 10:20, 1:05, 4 Sequoia: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7; Mon-Thu 4:15, 7 Cars 3 (G) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Churchill (PG) Lark: Sun 8; Thu noon Northgate: Thu 7:19, 9:50 • The Dark Tower (PG-13) Rafael: Thu 7:15 (filmmaker in person) • Dave Made a Maze (Not Rated) • Deconstructing the Beatles: The White Album (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 1 Despicable Me 3 (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 12:20, 1:50, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Dunkirk (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:30, 4, 6:30, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:40, 12:05, 1:30, 2:55, 4:20, 5:45, 7:10, 8:35, 10:05; Sun-Wed 10:40, 12:05, 1:30, 2:55, 4:20, 5:45, 7:10, 8:35; Thu 10:40, 12:05, 1:30, 2:55, 4:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:10, 1, 3:45, 7, 9:45 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:35, • The Emoji Movie (PG) 2:55, 5:15, 6:25, 7:35, 9:55; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 1:45, 4:05, 8:45 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12, 12:30, 2:15, 2:45, 4:30, 5, 7:15, 9:25; Sun-Wed 12, 12:30, 2:15, 2:45, 4:30, 5, 7:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:30, 6:45; 3D showtimes at 4, 9:15 Lark: Fri 12:45; Mon 11, 8:45 • The Exception (R) Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 • Fast Times at Ridgemont High (R) 47 Meters Down (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:50, 7:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10:15; Sun-Wed • A Ghost Story (R) 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40; Thu 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15 Girls Trip (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:55, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:20, 1:10, 4:25, 7:15, 10:15 Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 3; Tue 4; Wed 1:45 The Hero (R) Lark: Fri 10:50, 9; Sat 7:30; Mon 5; Tue 2, 6; Wed 3:50; Thu 2:30 • An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (PG) Regency: Thu 7 Sequoia: Thu 7:20 Lady Macbeth (R) Sequoia: Fri 4:35, 7:20, 9:35; Sat 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 9:35; Sun 1:50, 4:35, 7:20; Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:20; Thu 4:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:10, 2, 4:30, 7:20, 10; Sun-Wed 11:10, 2, 4:30, • Landline (R) 7:20: Thu 11:10, 2, 4:30 The Last Dalai Lama? (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 1:30, 6; Mon-Thu 6 Letters from Baghdad (Not Rated) Rafael: 3:30 daily The Little Hours (R) Rafael: 4, 8 daily Lost in Paris (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 8:15 Maudie (PG-13) Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 5:30 Lark: Tue 8; Wed 11; Thu 4:30 • Maurice (R) Rafael: Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:30; Mon-Thu 3:15, 5:45, 8:30 • The Midwife (Not Rated) National Theatre London: Angels in America Part 2 (Not Rated) Lark: Sat-Sun; Wed-Thu 7:30 Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:45, 6:50, 9:55 Larkspur Landing: Fri, MonWed 6:45, 9:55; Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 4:10, 5:55, 7:10, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 2:55, 8:55 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 3D showtime at 10:05; Sat-Sun 12:30, 7, 3D showtimes at 3:45, 10:05 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:55, 4, 7:15, 10:25; 3D showtimes at 11:20, 2:30, 5:40, 8:50 War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:15, 3:45, 5:45, 7, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 11:05, 9:10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10, 1:20, 8; 3D showtime at 4:45 Wish Upon (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 5:30, 10:05 The Women’s Balcony (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 5:50; Mon 3; Tue noon Wonder Woman (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:55, 7:05, 10:15
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm. CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264
Concerts MARIN COUNTY Circles Around the Sun Guitarist Neal Casal’s jam band plays two thrilling nights of guitar-shredding rock and funky rhythms. Jul 28-29, 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773. Country Joe McDonald Pioneer folk-rock star celebrates the 50th anniversary of his debut album, “Electric Music for the Mind and Body,” with a full band. Jul 28, 8pm. $25-$30. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. RIcardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Innovative Afro-Cuban singer brings his multi-cultural rhythmic beats to Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival. Jul 29, 7pm. $22-$35. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.
SONOMA COUNTY Chastity Belt Seattle punk-rock girl group makes their Santa Rosa debut with support from two experimental Oakland outfits, songwriter Stephen Steinbrink and Mall Walk. Jul 31, 7pm. $12. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009. Mariachi Sol de Mexico Grammy Award-nominated mariachi conductor José Hernández leads the platinum-selling ensemble in a joint concert with the Santa Rosa Symphony. Jul 30, 7pm. Free. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040. Reggae Sunsplash Daylong pop-up festival filled with highenergy reggae, roots and fusion boasts sets by Maxi Priest, Third World, Sol Horizon, Mystic Roots and others. Jul 29, 3pm. $45. SOMO Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park. somoconcerts.com.
NAPA COUNTY Delta Rae Harmonizing six-piece folk band from Durham, NC, stops in Napa as part of a massive summer tour, with support from Nashville singer-songwriter Liz Longley. Jul 29, 8pm. $22. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.880.2300. Uke-a-Palooza Polynesian-themed evening features the
Maikai Giants performing on the patio, with food and clothing sale and community ukulele jam. Jul 28, 6pm. Free. Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa. 707.226.6529.
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 Jul 26, the Fenix Band. Jul 27, Afroholix. Jul 28, Pop Fiction. Jul 29, green room party with Dwayne Wiggins and Jubu Smith. Jul 30, 11:30am, Sunday brunch with Lucia Lilikoi. Jul 30, 6:30pm, Beaucoup Chapeaux. Aug 1, West Coast songwriters competition. Aug 2, pro blues jam with the Fenix Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600. Gabrielson Park Jul 28, 6:30pm, Kenya B Trio. Anchor St, Sausalito. 415.289.4152. George’s Nightclub Jul 28, Pride & Joy. Jul 29, DJ party. Jul 30, Banda Night. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262. HopMonk Novato Jul 27, Country Line Dancing. Jul 28, Flock of SeaGirls. Jul 29, Groove Session and Dusty Green Bones Band. Jul 30, Ridgway with the Happys and Dollar $hort. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200. Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Jul 26, High & Lonesome. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005. Lighthouse Bar & Grill Jul 29, the 7th Sons. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley. 415.381.4400. Marin Art & Garden Center Jul 27, 5pm, Adam Theis MOBtet. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260. Marin Country Mart Jul 28, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Piro Patton Trio. Jul 30, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival
with Savannah Blu. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700. 19 Broadway Club Jul 27, Eddie Neon blues jam. Jul 28, 5:30pm, Agents of Change. Jul 28, 9pm, Blue Lotus with Shakey Zimmerman. Jul 29, 5:30pm, Bayou Noir. Jul 29, 9pm, Tomas D & the Sundown Gang. Jul 30, 5:30pm, Blonde Sided. Jul 31, open mic. Jul 31, open mic. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091. No Name Bar Jul 26, Jon Blach and Sara Rose. Jul 27, Fly by Train. Jul 28, Michael Aragon Quartet. Jul 29, Harmonic Law. Jul 30, 3pm, Flowtilla. Jul 30, 8:30pm, Festival Speed. Jul 31, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Aug 1, open mic. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392. Oak Plaza at Northgate Jul 28, 6pm, Stealin’ Chicago. 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 415.479.5955. Osteria Divino Jul 26, Lilan Kane. Jul 27, Eric Markowitz Trio. Jul 28, Denise Perrier. Jul 29, Ken Cook Trio. Jul 30, Brian Moran Duo. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355. Panama Hotel Restaurant Jul 26, Todos Santos. Jul 27, San Geronimo. Aug 1, Swing Fever. Aug 2, Moonglow Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993. Peri’s Silver Dollar Jul 26, the New Sneakers. Jul 27, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Jul 28, Lumanation. Jul 29, Barnyard Hammer. Jul 30, Chrissy Lynne and friends. Jul 31, open mic. Aug 1, the Bad Hombres. Aug 2, the Weissmen. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910. Piccolo Pavilion at Menke Park Jul 30, 5pm, Luke Strand with Spencer James. Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera. 415.302.1160. Rancho Nicasio Jul 27, singer-songwriter showcase with Mark Nichol. Jul 28, Stompy Jones. Jul 29, Lavay Smith’s 1940s Supper Club show. Jul 30, 4pm, BBQ on the lawn with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs and Angela Strehli Band reunion. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219. The Redwoods Jul 26, Sing for a Better World Event with Reed Fromer. 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 415.383.2741. Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar Jul 28, Kimrea & Dreamdogs. Jul 29, Chime Travelers. Jul 30, Lilan Kane and James Harman. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.
CALENDAR San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Jul 28, 6pm, Ken Cook Trio. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.524.2800. Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Jul 27, Charity and friends. Jul 28, Doc Kraft & Company. Jul 29, the Marinfidels. Jul 30, 5pm, VibraSON and DJ Carlitos. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Jul 27, TV Heads and SamVega. Jul 28, Laura Benitez & the Heartache. Jul 29, PSDSP. Jul 30, Hannah Judson. 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 Jul 26, Marcia Griffiths with Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang. Jul 27, Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins. Jul 29, Soul Ska and IrieFuse. Jul 30, the Everly Brothers Experience. Jul 31, open mic with Austin DeLone. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Tennessee Valley Cabin Jul 28, 6:30pm, Tam Valley All Stars. 60 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley. 415.388.6393. Terrapin Crossroads Jul 26, Dave “Abear” Hebert and friends. Jul 27, Ross James’ Cosmic Thursday. Jul 28, Top 40 Friday with Stu Allen and friends. Jul 29, Reed Mathis and friends. Jul 30, 3:30pm, “Stories & Songs” with Phil Lesh and friends. Jul 30, 7:30pm, the Casual Coalition. Jul 31, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773. Throckmorton Theatre Jul 26, 12pm, noon concert with Marin Opus 3 Piano Trio. Jul 29, Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy. Jul 31, Summer Singing Workshop. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. Trek Winery Jul 28, Domestic Harmony. Jul 29, Z & the Benders Trio. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.
SONOMA HopMonk Sebastopol Jul 27, Elektric Voodoo. Jul 28, Soul Scratch. Jul 31, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Daneeka. Aug 1, open mic. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
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CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Bolinas Museum Through Aug 13, “Art We Wear,” exhibit shows decorated clothing of the counterculture expression from the 1960s to now. 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri, 1 to 5; Sat-Sun, noon to 5; and by appointment. 415.868.0330. 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. College of Marin Fine Art Gallery Through Aug 5, “Breathless,” photographer Polly Steinmetz celebrates life through portraits of ordinary animals in death. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. 415.485.9494. Gallery Route One Through Aug 6, “In the Mix,” Gallery Route One’s annual members’ exhibit features a dynamic array of art and media. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347. Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 22, “Rising Stars,” exhibit includes seven artists who have been awarded an annual grant from the Pirkle Jones Fund. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.
Nashville-based songwriter JD Souther, curently on a solo tour, will perform on Saturday, July 29 at Petaluma’s Mystic Theatre (7:30pm), and on Sunday, July 30 (7pm) at Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse; mystictheatre.com; thefreight.org.
Marin Society of Artists Through Aug 5, “Something Old, Something New,” show celebrates the relationship between the old and new, beginnings and endings and youth and age. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.
HopMonk Sonoma Jul 28, 5pm, Timothy O’Neil. Jul 28, 8pm, the Aqua Velvets. Jul 29, 1pm, Smorgy. Jul 29, 8pm, Dawn Angelosante and Tony Gibson. Jul 30, 1pm, Nate Lopez. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.
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Lagunitas Tap Room Jul 26, Roger Bolt & Borderline. Jul 27, Aqua Velvets. Jul 28, McHugh & Devine. Jul 29, Second Street Band. Jul 30, Jinx Jones. Aug 2, Misner & Smith. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
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MarinMOCA Through Aug 13, “Light,” artist member group show explores light in several mediums, while “Intertwined” exhibits of woven glass by artists-in-residence Demetra Theofanous and Dean Bensen. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.
Carnes Creative Jul 29, “Wine, Women & Song,” pop-up figurative art show features artist Michelle Carnes and legendary illustrator Stanley Mouse. Reception, Jul 29 at noon. 369 S Main St, Sebastopol. noon to 6pm. 707.820.1064.
Osher Marin JCC Through Aug 25, “This Is Bay Area Jewry,” photo essay exhibition shows the diverse local community through intimate portraits. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.
Charles M Schulz Museum Jul 27-Jan 14, “Behind Peanuts: Pigpen,” learn more about the popular character from Charles Schulz’ comic strip through original sketches and memorabilia. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; SatSun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.
Robert Allen Fine Art Through Jul 28, “Abstract Works on Canvas & Paper,” group show features Beryl Miller, Michael Moon, Carol Lefkowitz and Jeffrey Long. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.
Mystic Theatre Jul 26, Colin Hay. Jul 28, Jonathan Richman. Jul 29, JD Souther. Jul 31, Kabaka Pyramid. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121. Phoenix Theater Jul 28, SOB x RBE. Jul 29, Monkey with the Rudicals. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.
NAPA Blue Note Napa Jul 26, Ron Artis II & the Truth. Jul 27, Sam Ravenna. Jul 28, Hibbity Dibbity. Jul 29, Joy & Madness. Jul 30, 3pm, the Michael O’Neill Quintet. Jul 30, 7pm, Michael O’Neill, Kenny Washington & Tony Lindsay Septet. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.
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Sebastopol Center for the Arts Jul 28-Sep 3,“International Fiber Arts,” national and international artists submit innovative and traditional fiber art work using either traditional or unusual materials. Reception, Jul 28 at 6pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Jul 28, “Sixth Annual Photographers Group Show,” featuring the work of San Geronimo Valley and regional photographers. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888. Town Books Through Aug 30, “Painting Explorations,” group show of acrylic and oil paintings
by local artists. 411 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Tues-Sat, 10am to 4pm. 415.526.3791. Villa Marin Through Aug 30, “Waterworks,” Marin County Watercolor Society’s group show interprets water through visuals and textures. 100 Thorndale Dr, San Rafael. 415.492.2408.
Comedy 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. Standup Comedy Night Mike Capozzola, Eloisa Bravo and Steve Ausburne take the stage Jul 29, 7pm. $20. The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa, (707) 282-9319. Tuesday Night Live See standup comedians Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Jeff Kreisler, Mateen Stewart and several others. Aug 1, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Dance The Belrose Jul 29, 7pm, Done into Dance, Lois Flood interprets and recreates the works of revolutionary artist Isadora Duncan. $8-$10. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422. Hermann Sons Hall Mondays, 7pm through Aug 7, Summer Folk Dancing, folk dances from all over the world, including Serbia, Turkey and Greece. All ages and skills welcome. 860 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.762.9962. Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesdays, 6pm, Learn How to Swing Dance!, monthly series is for beginners looking to Lindy Hop. Jul 29, 7:30pm, Swing Dance Party. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. jasmineworrelldance.com. Monroe Dance Hall Jul 28, 7pm, JAS Latin Dance with Jose Santamaria. Jul 29, 7pm, North Bay Country Dance Society Challenge Dance. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.529.5450. Novato Horsemen Jul 29, 6:30pm, Dancing Under the Stars, evening full of fun, music, dancing, and BBQ to support Novato Horsemen Community. $50-$65. 415.377.8164. 600 Bugeia Ln, Novato.
Events Be Kind Napa Inaugural event aims to spread community kindness through a peaceful walk and gathering at Napa Valley Museum. Jul 29, 9:30am. Veterans Park, S Washington St, Yountville. bekindnapa.com. Chop’s Art Gala See an array of artwork from local teens. Jul
30, 5pm. Chops Teen Club, 509 Adams St, Santa Rosa. 707.284.2467.
Fort Ross Festival International celebration boasts diverse flavors and cultures with a food bazaar, beer garden and music. Jul 29, 10am. $20 per car. Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Hwy 1, Jenner.fortross.org. Huichol Trunk Show Find beaded artwork, yarn paintings, jewelry, hand-decorated graphics and more created in the remote mountains of northern Jalisco by native craftspeople. Jul 29, 10am. Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books, 138 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.823.2618. IRONMAN Santa Rosa Top athletes compete in a massive triathlon for 40 qualifying slots to the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in KailuaKona, Hawaii. Jul 29. Courthouse Square, Third Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. ironman.com.
Secret Garden Painters Retreat Spend the day being pampered while you partake in plein air painting. Jul 29, 10am. $85. Rose and Thorn, 10050 Bodega Hwy, Sebastopol. masteringtheartoflife.com.
U2 3D Concert film from 2007 is still a stylistic and technical triumph. Jul 27, 4:30 and 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.
Food & Drink
Sonoma County Climate Change Activists Summit Groups and individuals can network and get support for their campaigns, with potluck dinner. RSVP requested. Jul 31, 6pm. Free. Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.575.8902.
Brews & Bites for Bounty Fundraiser Petaluma Bounty raises money to get better food to low-income families with a night of delicious food, Lagunitas beer and live music from Highway Poets and others. Jul 31, 5:30pm. $10-$20. Lagunitas Tap Room, 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.
Field Trips
Eatin Street Food Trolley Post-Up Chef Kurt Hemenway’s food truck will be on hand for an afternoon of wine, food and live music. Jul 29, 3pm. Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.933.9305.
Alcatraz Island Tour Narrated tours by local experts on cruise around Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Sat, 2:30pm through Sep 30. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2131. Bayside Yoga Open to all levels. Jul 29, 10am. $10-$20. China Camp State Park, N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.456.0766.
Lazy Bear Weekend Six days of parties, dances, and entertainment benefits the LGBT community. Aug 2-7. $200. Downtown Guerneville, Main St, Guerneville. lazybearweekend.com.
Fresh Starts Chef Event Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Masanti partners with V Sattui Winery to present a sumptuous midsummer menu. Jul 27, 6:30pm. $60. The Key Room, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 215.
Bee Pinning Party Join a new wildlife study focused on the pollinators of Mt Tam. RSVP required. Jul 29, 9am. Sky Oaks Headquarters, 49 Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax. 415.945.1128.
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.
Ice Cream Four Ways Learn to make ice cream at home in a hands-on workshop. Jul 26, 5:30pm. $95. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.
Sunset & Bay Cruises Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family for a summer evening on the waters of the Bay. Fri-Sat, 6:30pm through Oct 28. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2131.
A Southern Celebration Supper includes gumbo, okra and other cajun cooking. Aug 1, 6:30pm. $42. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg. 707.431.7433.
Museum Night Out Spend some time drawing with colored pencils and have a couple of drinks with artist Nate Henry-Silva. Jul 28, 7pm. $25. Art Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500. Napa Porchfest Downtown Napa houses and businesses host bands and musicians, with food trucks and more centered around the park. Jul 30, noon. Free. Fuller Park, Jefferson and Oak streets, Napa. napaporchfest.org. Parks Make Life Better Bash Learn more about Recreation & Parks programs and services through hands-on activities and explore interactive displays and exhibits from the Sonoma County Traveling Fair. Jul 28, 4pm. Free. Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa. srcity.org. Peaceroots Alliance Summer of Love Festival Peace-minded gathering features live music, food and drinks, dancing and silent auction. Proceeds benefit local projects. Jul 28, noon. $25. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue. Sebastopol, peaceroots.org. Petaluma Sidewalk Sale Find incredible bargains from over 50
Film Beatriz at Dinner Benefit screening of the provocative drama benefits Mentis, Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services, with wine and appetizer reception. Jul 26, 5pm. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.9779. Deconstructing the Beatles Scott Freiman explores the creation and impact of the Beatles’“White Album.” Jul 28-30, 1pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222. Movie Night on the Green Weekly evening double feature screens an animated kids movie classic and a Wes Anderson cult favorite. Wed, 5:30pm through Aug 23. Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700. The Road Not Taken Local filmmaker and author Barbara McVeigh presents the film about former President Jimmy Carter’s solar energy initiative in the 1970s. Aug 2, 7pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636. Stars Under the Stars Outdoor Film Festival Bring a blanket and enjoy wine, food trucks, live music and a screening of “Good Will Hunting.” Jul 27, 7pm. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.538.9463.
Summer Sausage Sizzle & Syrah Barbecue and wine party on the patio features tons of sun and sizzle. Jul 29, 11am. $25. Dutton-Goldfield Winery, 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. 707.827.3600. Wine & Dine Wednesdays Weekly three-course offering showcases local wines and music by Michael Hantman. Wed. $36. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 707.433.7222. Wines & Sunsets in Paradise Enjoy fine wines and spectacular summer sunsets, with live music and gourmet food trucks. Wed, 5:30pm through Oct 25. $10-$15. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463. ZinTopia Chef John Ash moderates a panel of winemakers in conversation on Zinfandel in Dry Creek Valley. Jul 30, 10am. $125. Preston Farms & Winery, 9282 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg. 707.433.3372.
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Shakespeare Summer Camp Two-week summer camp for ages 12-14 includes voice, movement, acting techniques and production. Jul 31, 9am. $350. St Vincent High School, 849 Keokuk St, Petaluma. 707.287.1766. Slime Science Make your own slime and get messy. Aug 1, 3pm. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St, Marin City. 415.332.6157. Storytelling with Ane Carla Rovetta Connect with nature through stories and art. For ages five and up. Jul 29, 1pm. $20. Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach. 415.868.9244. Summer Cyber Class High school students can get introductory information security training and participate in team competitions and awards. Meals provided. Through Jul 28. Free. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma. petaluma.santarosa.edu/summercyber-camp.
Lectures The Awesome American Badger Naturalist Susan Kirks gives an awesome presentation. Pre-registration required. Jul 29, 3pm. $10. Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277. Climate Change & the Gardener Learn how climate affects gardens and the best practices to adapt gardens to climate change. Jul 31, 2pm. San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.258.4656. Desert Roots! Drum workshop includes potluck meal and concert. Jul 29, 1pm. $20-$40. Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol. sirensstudio.org. Dharma Study & Discussion The Rev Ron Kobata leads a class on a variety of Buddhist topics. Jul 30, 12:30pm. Free. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1173. Drawing in Black & White Worksop uses pen and ink to create works, with emphasis on various drawing techniques. Through Jul 27. $125. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. 707.762.5600.
spiritual philosophy. Jul 27, 7pm. Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr, Novato. 415.475.5000. The Marin Singing Tree Conversation and creative art series promotes conflict resolution and personal connection. Jul 28, 5:30pm. Free. Marguerita Johnson Senior Center, 640 Drake Ave, Marin City. Metta Gathering Monthly session features a dharma talk and meditation. Aug 1, 7:30pm. Free. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.1173. Minerals & Hydration Herbalist Danya Mosgofian discusses the role of trace minerals in our bodies. Space is limited, RSVP requested. Jul 27, 7pm. Driver’s Market, 200 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.729.9582. Night Photography Four-session, hands-on workshop includes on-location shooting sessions in San Francisco and the Marin Headlands. Registration required. Aug 2, 7pm. $350. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569. Optimal Health in an Unhealthy World Join Dr Sara Kendall Gordon for an ongoing series of health topic lectures. Jul 27, 6:30pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael. 415.485.3323. Sunlight Chair Yoga Learn yoga at all ages and levels of health and mobility. Wed, 12:15pm. BodyVibe Studio, 999 Anderson Dr, Ste 170, San Rafael. 415.689.6428. Super Focus, Self-Care & Support for Success Introductory workshop explores proven tools and solutions to focus, overcome obstacles and have success. Jul 29, 10am. $27. Success In Hand, 850 Third St, Santa Rosa. 707.206.1477.
Readings Book Passage Jul 26, 7pm, Shakespeare Celebration with Barry Kraft. Jul 27, 7pm, “Less” with Andrew Sean Greer. Aug 1, 7pm, “On Her Majesty’s Frightfully Secret Service” with Rhys Bowen. Aug 2, 7pm, “The Marriage Pact” with Michelle Richmond. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Twelve-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Sat, 8am. All Saints Lutheran Church, 2 San Marin Dr, Novato. 781.932.6300.
Mystic Theatre Jul 27, 7pm, “The Land of Stories: Worlds Collide” with Chris Colfer, author and television star reads the final book in his young adult series, co-hosted by Copperfield’s Books. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.
Isidora Filomena: An Indigenous Story History lecture details the early Sonoma figure. Jul 27, 7pm. $10. Mission San Francisco Solano, Sonoma Plaza, First St E, Sonoma. 707.938.9560.
Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Jul 28, 7pm, “Golden State 2017” with several authors. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. 707.762.0563.
Major Taylor An illustrated talk on Marshall “Major” Taylor, one of the greatest and most overlooked bicycle racers of all time. Jul 27, 7pm. Marin Museum of Bicycling, 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.450.8000. Marin IONS Group Noetic science group discusses quantum physics point-by-point alongside non-dual
Point Reyes Books Jul 29, 7pm, “Kiss Me Again, Paris” with Renate Stendhal. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1542. Rebound Bookstore Jul 26, 7pm, “Hand to Mouth,” with spoken word artists and poets Charlie Getter and Martin Hickle. 1611 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.482.0550.
San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Jul 29, 2pm, “The Last Cowboys of San Geronimo” with Ian Stansel. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.524.2800. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Aug 1, 7pm, Hot Summer Nights with Redwood Writers, featuring several local authors. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.
Theater Circus Vargas Goggles, gears and gadgets set the stage for the original retro-futuristic production, Steam Cirque, with pre-show kids’ activities. Aug 2-13. $17 and up. The Village at Corte Madera, 1618 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera. circusvargas.com. Clybourne Park SRJC’s Summer Rep Theatre Festival presents the award-winning and razor-sharp satire about the politics of race. Through Aug 5. $15-$25. Newman Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. summerrep.com. The Drowsy Chaperone Tony Award-winning musical is an intoxicating and hilarious take on classic jazzage entertainment. Through Aug 5. $15-$25. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. summerrep.com. Gruesome Playground Injuries Play is produced by the Caledonia Play Project, made up of alumni from Tamalpais High School’s award-winning Conservatory Theatre Ensemble. Jul 26-30, 8pm. $10-$15. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272. In the Mood The musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” opens an experimental summer of works in the the ruins of a former cannery. Through Aug 5. Shakespeare in the Cannery, 3 West Third St, Santa Rosa. shakespeareinthecannery.com. Les Miserables San Rafael Young Performers Theatre presents a school-age appropriate edition of the classic musical. Jul 28-30. $25-$30. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800. Man of La Mancha North Bay Stage Company presents the acclaimed Quixotic musical that’s a play within a play. Through Aug 6. $36. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. The Music Man Throckmorton partners with Oakland School for the Arts for a new take on the classic musical. Jul 27-Aug 6. $15-$35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. The Three Musketeers Marin Shakespeare Company’s 28th annual summer festival presents a swashbuckling adventure adapted from the novel. Jul 28-Aug 27. $10-$37. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael. marinshakespeare.org.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142472. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MOLIVER LANDSCAPE, 82 SIDNEY CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: BARUCH COHEN, 82 SIDNEY CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 26, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142456. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PUSHPASKINCARE PERFECTION, 302 CALEDONIA ST #2, SAUASALITO, CA 94965: PUSHPA WATI RAM, 121 KENT AVE #13, KENTFIELD, CA 94904. 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 June 23, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 5,
July 12, July 19, July 26 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142447. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WALTER AND RAY, 1261 ANDERSON DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: WALTER AND RAY LLC, 101 MADRONE AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. 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 June 22, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142423. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: VINH LE WATCH REPAIR, 9000 SEARS NORTHGATE MALL, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: VINH LE, 815 O’FARRELL STREET #505, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109. 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 June 20, 2017.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142492. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ANGEL COMPANY, 721 LINCOLN AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KAREN MARIE PELLOLIO, 167 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 29, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142533. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PIPELINE DIGITAL, 28 CENTER STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PIPELINE DIGITAL INC., 2100 4TH STREET #155, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County
Trivia answers «5 1 Less; Marin’s population of
Landscape & Gardening Services
(Publication Dates: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 of 2017)
around 260, 000 is around 7 percent of California’s 39 million
2 Freddie Mercury 3 Malt, hops and yeast 4 Here are some: Freedom of
Speech; Religion; Press; Assembly; Petition the Government
5 Italian and French 6 The Union and Central Pacific
Railroads completed the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory
7 The Omen 8 Cyrillic 9 Enchilada, which means ‘in chili’ 10 Albania, 60 percent Muslim
(2011 census)
BONUS ANSWER: Medication; meditation
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PublicNotices on July 6, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142539. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: POND FARM BREWING COMPANY, 1848 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARTENS BREWING COMPANY, LLC, 139 PICNIC AVE, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on July 6, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142483. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NORTH BAY DETAILING, 2227 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GEBHARDT, CHRISTOPHER, 2227 5TH AVE, 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 June 28, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142588. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CHARTER PROPERTIES, 2300 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: BEVERLY J. GIRAUDO, PAMELA PASQUAN, STEPHEN L. PASQUAN, 2300 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. 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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 13, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2,
August 9, August 16 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142602. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BOMBAY GRILL, 1444 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BOMBAY GRILL NORTH INDIAN CUISINE ENTRPRISES INC, 1444 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 July 14, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142601. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FAUX REAL LASHES & WAXING, 1114 GRANT AVE., NOVATO CA 94945: SARAH ROSEBERG, 51 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. 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 July 14, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142582. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AP APPLIANCE REPAIR CO, 75 ROSE ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: OLEG BORISSOV, 75 ROSE ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on July 13, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142664. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: KATYBIRDS 1821 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KATHRYN ELLEN BALTHAZAR, 6 EAST DRIVE, 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 July 24, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142652. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LE’S THERAPY 761 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD SUIT B, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: NHUNG M LE, 2219 12TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. 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 July 24, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142529. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARSHALL MOTOR WORKS, 1345 E. FRANCISCO BLVD. SUITE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARSHALL AND MARSHALL LLC, 1345 E. FRANCISCO BLVD. SUITE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 July 06, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017)
OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702363. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DANIEL EVERARDO LANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DANIEL EVERARDO LANG to DANIEL EVERARDO OROZCO. 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: 08/11/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT C, ROOM: C, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: June 28, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 of 2017) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME—File No: 304772. The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Sep 01, 2016, Under File No: 2016-140581. Fictitious Business name(s) RICHARDSON BAY
PROPERTY WATCH, 28 MADERA BLVD, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: MICHAEL LANE, 28 MADERA BLVD, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on June 30, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702422. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner PATRICIA DENNEHY COLLINS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PATRICIA DENNEHY COLLINS to PATRICIA DENNEHY.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: 08/18/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT B, ROOM: B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: July 06, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR
COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1702632. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner HASAN KABIR ALY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HASAN KABIR ALY to AZIM KABIR.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: 09/15/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM: E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: July 20, 2017. (Publication Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 of 2017)
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Q:
You’ve answered some questions about online dating recently, but I haven’t seen you mention dating sites that do criminal background checks. Do you think it’s a smart idea to sign up for one of these, or is it just more marketing hogwash?—Wondering
A:
There’s that very attractive man you see on a dating site who spends “a lot of time abroad”—as one must, when primarily employed as a drug mule. These dating sites that do criminal background checks probably seem like a wise choice. And they do offer their members something extra: A false sense of security. First, as one of the sites with “extensive background checks” admits, “Some people do manage to slip through the cracks. When in doubt, report it!” Charming. Kind of like telling bank customers, “If you notice armed robbers in the bank, feel free to tackle them while yelling, ‘citizen’s arrest!’” Of course safety is a primary concern, but ponder this: Your friends don’t background-check their party guests. Also, not every person with a criminal record is someone to avoid. There’s being arrested because your little brother left a pillowcase of weed in your trunk versus being nabbed for your armed carjacking hobby. There are countless articles listing some pretty obvious ways to protect yourself: Drive your own car to the date; meet in a public place; don’t leave your drink unattended; don’t front anyone money; and tell someone where you’re going and whom you’re meeting. One thing that you can do to protect yourself—in online dating or any dating scenario—is gag the voice that’s shouting, “Happily ever after, here we come!” so you can pay attention to feelings that something just doesn’t add up. These feelings often don’t come out of nowhere. Research by neuroscientist Yue-jia Luo, among others, finds that our brain reacts to subtle signs that we’re in danger—including ones we aren’t consciously aware of. The brain messages the body to get ready for “fight or flight,” adrenaline courses, blood gets pumped to our extremities and goosebumps form on our arms (part of the physical basis of feeling creeped out). Online dating, like all dating, involves risk. Assess your level of risk and whether it’s worth the benefit—immediate access to numerous potential partners. There are some crafty criminals out there, but odds are, the problems you’ll experience will be the ordinary kind—finding out that a guy has a few girlfriends and not a few girlfriends out back under the tomatoes.
Q:
I’m in recovery, and my best friend and I have sleepovers every few months. She’s come over drunk and/or high on pot the past few times. It’s not that it’s triggering for me; she’s just annoying and not herself when she’s loaded. How do I ask her to not come over trashed?—Sober
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What does she do when she isn’t visiting you—attend Mass in a “Lucifer Rules!” T-shirt, pop by the animal rights march in a mink vest and then park her ice cream truck outside the Jenny Craig meeting? Though you know what you need to tell her—don’t come over trashed—you’re probably being tripped up by something I wrote about recently: How women evolved to be the confrontation-avoiders of our species, probably to protect their ability to have and care for children. In 1990, developmental psychologist Eleanor Maccoby reviewed the research on sex differences in communication and found what researchers continue to see today: A major goal of girls’ (and women’s) speech is “to be ‘nice’ and sustain social relationships,” while for males, “the agenda is more often the single one of self-assertion.” Though being direct may not be natural for you, there are many things in our lives that aren’t “natural:” Deodorant, motor vehicles, buying dinner at the supermarket instead of waiting behind a tree to club it with a rock. You’re simply asking your friend to be appropriate to the situation. You could open with an air bag of sorts—“I love you and love having you over”—and then say, “But, from now on, please don’t show up drunk or high for our sleepovers.” Enduring a little discomfort in the moment should keep you from being commandeered into future “fun” drinking games like, “Let’s flip your cat over and do shots off her belly. I’ll do vodka; you do water. Last one to lose an eye wins!”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.
Astrology
For the week of July 26
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you feeling as daring about romance as I suspect? If so, I’ve composed a provocative note for you to give to anyone you have good reason to believe will be glad to receive it. Feel free to copy it word-for-word or edit it to suit your needs. Here it is: “I want to be your open-hearted explorer. Want to be mine? We can be in foolishly cool drooling devotion to each other’s mighty love power. We can be in elegant solid-gold allegiance to each other’s genius. Wouldn’t it be fun to see how much liberation we can whip up together? We can play off our mutual respect as we banish the fearful shticks in our bags of tricks. We can inspire each other to reach unexpected heights of brazen intelligence.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You still have a wound that never formed a proper scar. (We’re speaking metaphorically here.) It’s chronically irritated. Never quite right. Always stealing bits of your attention. Would you like to do something to reduce the distracting power of that annoying affliction? The next 25 days will be a favorable time to seek such a miracle. All of the forces of nature and spirit will conspire on your behalf if you formulate a clear intention to get the healing that you need and deserve. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “The Initiate,” Charles Simic speaks of “someone who solved life’s riddles in a voice of an ancient Sumerian queen.” I hope you’re not focused on seeking help and revelations from noble and grandiose sources like that, Gemini. If you are, you may miss the useful cues and clues that come your way via more modest informants. So please be alert for the blessings of the ordinary. As you work on solving your quandaries, give special attention to serendipitous interventions and accidental luck. CANCER (June 21-July 22): For many years, the Tobe Zoological Park in China housed a “praying panther” named Ato. The large black feline periodically rose up on her hind legs and put her paws together as if petitioning a higher power for blessings. I suggest that we make her your spirit ally in the coming weeks. I hope she’ll inspire you to get your restless mind out of the way as you seek to quench your primal needs. With the praying panther as your muse, you should be able to summon previously untapped reserves of your animal intelligence and cultivate an instinctual knack for knowing where to find raw, pristine satisfaction. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you really have to
be the flashy king or charismatic queen of all you survey? Must all of your subjects put on kneepads and prostrate themselves as they bask in your glory? Isn’t it enough for you to simply be the master of your own emotions, the boss of your own time and the lord of your own destiny? I’m not trying to stifle your ambition or cramp your enthusiasm; I just want to make sure that you don’t dilute your willpower by trying to wield command over too wide a swath. The most important task, after all, is to manage your own life with panache and ingenuity. But I will concede this: The coming weeks will be a time when you can also probably get away with being extra worshiped and adored.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dear Hard Worker: Our records indicate that you have been neglecting to allot yourself sufficient time to rest and recharge. In case you had forgotten, you are expected to take regular extended breaks, during which time it is mandatory to treat yourself with meticulous care and extreme tenderness. Please grant yourself an immediate dispensation. Expose yourself to intensely relaxing encounters with play, fun and pleasure—or else! No excuses will be accepted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If extraterrestrial beings land their spaceship on my street and say they want to meet the creatures who best represent our planet, I will volunteer you Libras. Right now, at least, you’re nobler than the rest of us, and more sparkly, too. You’re dealing smartly with your personal share of the world’s suffering, and
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your day-to-day decisions are based more on love than fear. You’re not taking things too personally or too seriously, and you seem better equipped than everyone else to laugh at the craziness that surrounds us. And even if aliens don’t appear, I bet you will serve as an inspiring influence for more human beings than you realize. Does being a role model sound boring? I hope not. If you regard it as an interesting gift, it will empower you to wield more clout than you’re used to.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the four years that he worked on painting the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo never took a bath. Was he too preoccupied with his masterpiece? Modern artist Pae White has a different relationship with obsession. To create her fabric art pieces, she has spent years collecting more than 3,500 scarves designed by her favorite scarf-maker. Then there’s filmmaker James Cameron, who hired an expert in linguistics to create an entire new language from scratch for the aliens in his movie Avatar. In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I approve of you summoning this level of devotion— as long as it’s not in service to a transitory desire, but rather to a labor of love that has the potential to change your life for the better for a long time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers,” wrote author James Baldwin. Even if you’re not an artist, I encourage you to make that your purpose in the coming weeks. Definitive answers will at best be irrelevant and at worst useless. Vigorous doubt and inquiry, on the other hand, will be exciting and invigorating. They will mobilize you to rebel against any status quos that have been tempting you to settle for mediocrity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when the most useful prophecies are more lyrical than logical. So here you go: Three enigmatic predictions to help stir up the creative ingenuity that you’ll need to excel on your upcoming tests. 1. A darling but stale old hope must shrivel and wane so that a spiky, electric new hope can be born. 2. An openness to the potential value of a metaphorical death will be one of your sweetest assets. 3. The best way to cross a border is not to sneak across bearing secrets but to stride across in full glory with nothing to hide. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian novelist James Joyce had a pessimistic view about intimate connection. Here’s what he said: “Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another’s soul.” My challenge to you, Aquarius, in accordance with the astrological omens, is to prove Joyce wrong. Figure out how to make your soul virgin again so it can cast itself out into the ocean of another’s soul. The next eight weeks will be prime time to achieve that glorious feat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Years after he had begun his work as a poet, Rainer Maria Rilke confessed that he was still finding out what it took to do his job. “I am learning to see,” he wrote. “I don’t know why it is, but everything enters me more deeply and doesn’t stop where it once used to.” Given the current astrological omens, you have a similar opportunity, Pisces: To learn more about how to see. It won’t happen like magic. You can’t just sit back passively and wait for the universe to accomplish it for you. But if you decide that you really would like to be more perceptive—if you resolve to receive and register more of the raw life data that’s flowing towards you—you will expand and deepen your ability to see.Y Homework: Make a prediction about where you’ll be and what you’ll be doing on January 1, 2020. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.
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