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›› LETTERS This Land Rover was made for you and me... [Regarding “Salazar Shucks West Marin Oyster Operation,” Nov. 29] Hey, here’s an idea! How about plowing under all this overpriced real estate and returning Marin to its natural state. After all, real estate is a business and it is being operated on land which...belongs to all of us? If oysters are an invasion of the ecosystem, how about executive homes, SUVs, Pilates gyms, Whole Foods and the entitled jerks who inhabit them. Hey, am I green or what? Signed, a 30-year resident of Marin... you know, back in the old, simple days, Dick McKee, Santa Rosa
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Someone’s in the quarry with Dinah... In his recent letter to the editor [“Eels Friends a Slippery Bunch,” Nov. 30], David Schonbrunn criticizes Friends of the Eel River and Californians for Alternatives to
Toxics for suing the North Coast Railroad Authority for violations of the California Environmental Quality Act. Unfortunately, he failed to inform Pac Sun readers of the real story, which has been described in detail in court documents in the case brought by the two aforementioned environmental organizations battling this misbehaving rail agency and its predecessors for years. Here’s just a taste of what has occurred in recent years: O In 2006, Northwestern Pacific Railroad, the freight company with a lease to provide freight service between Lombard in Napa County and Eureka, submitted a business plan to the California Transportation Commission in support of the state providing millions in funds to rebuild the levees, track, and signals between Willits and Lombard in Napa County. (They received and spent $60 million in state funds, which was used to repair track to Windsor.) O The submitted business strategy called for operating freight trains to Island Mountain Quarry in Trinity County, dead center of the Wild and Scenic Eel River canyon. The quarry was partly owned by the North Coast Railroad Authority and investors in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, which at the time included Skip Berg, current owner of the Port Sonoma. O The plan called for hauling rock quarried at Island Mountain to Port Sonoma, where barges would dock at a vastly expanded port and barge the material to the delta to provide materials to rebuild the levees. O This was the same business plan that led the city of Novato to sue the NCRA for violations of CEQA in 2007. That suit was settled in Novato’s favor in late 2008
The greatest gift of all We recently asked readers to send in their stories of a memorable holiday gift— whether something they’d received or given—and our favorite entry would be lionized forever in print. Several readers responded—some sharing loving memories straight from the heart, a few sharing risqué escapades unsuitable for print, and one suggesting the contest should ask “who was your favorite gift?” because Scott stamp albums received young Jeff’s ‘seal’ of approval. “people are more important than things.” In the end our tive and album. on-staff team of gifting experts chose the I loved the feel of the Scott’s albums following entry by Novato resident (and and noticed that on each one that sold former member of the Pacific Sun Special he would go in the back of the shop and Task Force, 1975-76) Jeffrey Gale: engrave the full name of the buyer. Daddy knew what he was going to buy Jeffrey come philately for his only child—and, yes Virginia, have The date was Christmas Day, 1946. Santa come down our chimney and set I was born Sept. 10, 1940 and the first it on the marble base to our fireplace in house my family ever owned was located the living room. I remember waking up on the site of the old Nathan Leopold at daybreak and there was a foot of newly estate. The address was 4750 South fallen snow on our lawn and our birdbath Greenwood Avenue in the Hyde Park was fi lled with ice. We had a two-story district of Chicago. President and Mrs. house which included a furnished baseObama’s house on Greenwood Avenue is ment. walking distance from the house I called I tiptoed down the stairs and there it home for 22 years. was, wrapped in white paper with a large During World War II, President red ribbon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt had just been Later that morning, our mailman re-elected to a fourth term and his hobby would deliver Christmas cards and my was stamp collecting. FDR was a great folks would help me soak off the beautiphilatelist and would sit in his wheelful stamps to collect in my album; Mr. chair—a polio victim during most of Wanzer delivered glass bottles of milk and his adult life—and had a Scott’s Postage allowed me to pet his horse. Stamp Album. To this day, I never mail a card or letter My late father, Max, would take me without personally choosing stamps to downtown each week and we would go to purchase at the post offi ce in downtown the Liberty Stamp shop next to the ChiSan Rafael on D Street, walking distance cago Board of Trade building on LaSalle from the Pacifi c Sun. Street where the owner would introduce —Jeffrey Gale, Novato me to each and every new commemoraat great expense to Northwestern Pacific Railroad and the NCRA. O In spite of Northwestern Pacific’s business plan and many public statements made in Eureka by NCRA board members promising to restart freight service “within a few years,” the NCRA approved an environmental impact report that segmented the rail project by claiming any service north of Willits was “speculative.” As a consequence, the EIR contains no evaluation of the environmental impacts stemming from reducing a mountain to rubble in the middle of a wild and scenic river. Nor does it evaluate how the reconstruction of track through a canyon with unstable soils would impact Eel River water quality. Indeed, these concerns are the very environmental impacts that Friends of the Eel River and Californians for Alternatives to Toxics
are concerned about and the NCRA is required by state law to evaluate. While David may believe the NCRA’s claim that freight service north of Willits is “speculative,” he knows getting to Island Mountain has always been the intention of Northwestern Pacific and any successor owner of the freight lease. Freight service on the southern end of the Northwestern Pacific right of way will only become economically viable if the trains can get into the canyon and earn revenues hauling rock to Port Sonoma. This is why these environmental organizations are heroes and ought to be applauded and supported by all of those who want to the Wild and Scenic Eel River preserved for future generations. Mike Arnold, Novato
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ommerce and aesthetics. Sometimes, they’re compatible. Sometimes they’re not. Towns in Marin, California, the country and even abroad are trying to come to terms with whether they should enact ordinances to protect their individual character and prevent “formula stores” from changing the face of their hamlets. Sometimes these hamlets actually are rather large cities. In November, store owners in Primrose Hill, an area on the north side of Regent’s Park in London, started rounding up signatures on a petition that called for keeping major chain stores out of the neighborhood, which made a name for itself as a close-knit community. The petition drive came as Space NK, a big-time beauty brand, planned to open on Regent’s Park Road, which once was known for its independent stores. That kind of pushback against a chainstore retailer (Space NK has 63 outlets in the United Kingdom and the United States) was an echo of an attempt in 2006 by independent retailers to protect Harvard Square, a historic area in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Chain stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Pacific Sunwear had moved in and were willing to pay top dollar in rent to have a prestigious address. The compe-
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tition for space and the free-flow of cash from the chains drove up rents. But the chains miscalculated and they went bust, leaving high rents in their wake. In Marin, business leaders and elected officials have been wrestling with the same kind of issues: the carrot of a vibrant retail segment versus the stick of what can be a stultifying sameness of chains, sometimes known as “formula stores.” San Rafael wrestled with the most conspicuous entry onto its retail stage when Target renewed plans to open a store there. Opponents voiced their objections, both philosophical and practical. They said the new store would, among other things, put too much of a strain on traffic and create negative environmental effects. Along with those concerns, critics of the Target gestalt said a San Rafael store would draw off business from smaller retailers. The repercussions could stretch to Fairfax, they added, because people would tend to stop at the new Target on their way home from work. They would buy groceries and then, since they already were there, would pick up other items that smaller retailers also carry. But supporters said a San Rafael Target would provide shoppers with a low-cost alternative, an advantage that planning officials and members of the San Rafael City Council should take into account. It 10 >
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Lunny files suit against Park Service Backing up a vow not to let the federal government “steam roll” his West Marin family business, Drakes Bay Oyster Co. owner Kevin Lunny filed suit Monday to challenge Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s decision last week to allow the oyster operation’s lease to expire. Lunny’s lawyers said they intend to ask a judge on Friday to issue an injunction that would block the oyster farm’s eviction while the lawsuit makes its way through the courts. Salazar last week announced he would allow the lease to expire on Nov. 30 and “return the Drakes Estero to the state of wilderness” designated by Congress.“I believe it is the right decision for Point Reyes National Seashore and for future generations who will enjoy this treasured landscape,” Salazar said. The expiration of the lease effectively gave the Lunnys 90 days to remove their oyster operation. Kevin Lunny and his family purchased the former Johnson’s Oyster Farm in 2005, when seven years remained on the 1972 “special use” permit, which allowed the oyster operation to stay on the national parkland for a maximum of 40 years. But the Lunnys, along with many supporters in the area, had hoped to persuade the Department of the Interior to continue the lease for another 10 years, an option created through an appropriations bill by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a vocal supporter of Drakes Bay Oysters. If Salazar had extended the lease it would have meant granting an unprecedented exception to federal law, which essentially forbids non-recreation-focused commercial enterprises in national parks. On Monday, the Lunny family announced it had retained the services of a “government accountability” group called Cause of Action, as well as legal firm Stoel Rives LLP. They filed suit later that day at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Lunny frames it as “a dedicated small family farm” going up against an overreaching federal government. “When we purchased Drakes Bay Oyster Company seven years ago,” Lunny said in a press statement this week,“we saw an opportunity to revive a part of our community that would provide local jobs, sustainable products for local businesses, and a positive longterm impact on the Bay itself.” Among Lunny’s charges is that the National Park Service has “misrepresented the law, our contracts with the State of California, and the results of scientific studies.” Only about a year old, Cause of Action claims to be a nonpartisan group, which, according to executive director Dan Epstein,“fights federal agencies every day that are abusing their power, ignoring law and procedure, and wasting taxpayer dollars.” Adds Epstein:“We aim to hold the National Park Service accountable for their treatment of the Lunny family and the Drakes Bay Oyster Company as we view their actions as a disregard for law and precedent that demands accountability.” However, Neal Desai, associate director of the National Parks Conservation Association, sees it differently. He says that Drakes Bay Oyster Co. is “ignoring” the idea that Salazar’s decision wasn’t about science or environmental impacts, but about “land use contracts and law.” “Taxpayers bought this property and it was long-planned to be our first marine wilderness on the West Coast,” Desai says.“This lawsuit is clearly an attempt to privatize the 10 >
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VHurrah to the Marin Humane Society, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office and all of the agencies involved in obtaining justice for Chance, the 10-week-old puppy who was beaten, kicked and dragged across the Golden Gate Bridge by Paul Stephen Golyer, 23, a San Rafael man. The terrible abuse caused Chance to suffer internal injuries, bleeding paws and a fractured canine tooth. Fortunately, bridge police witnessed Golyer’s actions and the CHP arrested him at Vista Point. Golyer recently pled guilty to animal cruelty and will serve time in the pokey (we’d like to see more such prosecutions). And, Chance? We’re absolutely thrilled to report that the pup is on the mend.
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WWhat’s up on Marin’s multi-use pathways? Cybill was walking her dog on the Mill Valley path, just behind the Dipsea Cafe. Another woman with a dog stopped to chat and the two dog leashes became entangled. Not a fiasco, until, that is, a cyclist raced up behind them, braked at the last second and then called the two women f------ bitches. Nice language, Zero. The line of sight is excellent at that straightaway section of the path and he had plenty of time to see people and dogs ahead. It was reckless to almost hit the women and downright vulgar to call them names. Multi-use means you should expect other folks and creatures. Get used to it or go find a single-use place to play. —Nikki Silverstein
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1. In San Francisco, what are NoMa, SoMa, MOMA and NoPa? 2. What is the origin of the word December? 3. Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer from what country? 4. A certain 2011 movie relates the story of the Oakland A’s general manager, who uses computer-generated statistics to build a successful team. Give the movie title, the GM and the actor who played him. 5. Pictured, right: These all have animal names: 5a. Popular ‘60s music group 5b. Popular truck 5c. English writer, born in 1882 6. If all the world’s countries were listed alphabetically, what would be the first three on the list? 7. Each of the following answers is a twoword phrase with a vowel in the middle of each word. Example: McDonald’s favorite — Big Mac 7a. 1986 film in which Tom Cruise plays Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell 7b. Pub crawl 7c. Where the circus is held 8. What is the name of the island that, technically, is part of Los Angeles County, even though it lies 22 miles away from L.A.? 9. Robin Williams was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role in what 1987 film with a country in the title? 10. How many dates since Jan. 1, 2010, when listed in six-digit form, contain only ones and zeros? (example: Jan. 1, 2010 can be written 01.01.10)
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< 8 Chain reaction also would add tax revenue to city coffers, they said. Opponents countered that local businesses add a greater civic benefit to the city than a big-box retailer. A report commissioned by the city predicted a drop in grocery and pharmacy sales but few other repercussions. Still, opponents said, Target pays relatively low wages, and that should be part of an equation in the decision-making process. In May 2011, the San Rafael City Council approved the Target proposal. The chain has spread in the East Bay and South Bay, but the San Rafael store will be the only Target between Novato and Daly City. Critics questioned whether Marin needs two so close to each other, but the company obviously believes it’s a viable business proposition. Keep It Local San Rafael organized around opposition to Target entering the city’s retail market. After the City Council approved the Target application for a site adjacent to Home Depot, objections continued and Keep It Local filed suit in June 2011, using the oft-cited inadequate environmental report gambit. Target and CalPox, Inc., which owns the property, agreed to a settlement that San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips played a key role in brokering. The agreement calls for Cal-Pox and Target to put $340,000 into an escrow fund. The downtown Business Improvement District will receive five payments over five years totaling $250,000, targeted at marketing and education programs to help promote San Rafael businesses. Keep It Local received $40,000 for attorneys’ fees. An additional $50,000 will be returned from the escrow account after Target starts a transportation management program aimed at reducing traffic by, among other things, starting an employee carpooling plan and putting workers on a staggered schedule. The Business Improvement District recently received the first $50,000 installment. District officials noted that the money is not for its exclusive use. It can, however, apply for funds from the settlement pot. According to the settlement, the money must be used to “provide financial support for education and development of downtown businesses, improvement of marketing and business vitality for downtown, and events that take place downtown, including but not limited to the festival of lights, May Madness, Farmers Market and Italian Street Painting Festival.” A Target Fund Committee, comprising City Councilman Andrew McCullough, Joanne Webster of the Chamber of Commerce, and Jonathan Frieman of Keep It Local, will determine where the settlement funds will be spent. The settlement implies, tacit or otherwise, that Target could affect downtown San Rafael retailers. Shortly after the Business Improvement District received the first installment, Frieman said it is welcome, “but it is a distant second because 10 PACIFIC SUN DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13, 2012
Target is coming, after all. It does mean we can replace some of redevelopment funds that we lost.” The settlement provides a kind of transition cushion. “We really don’t know what’s going to happen when Target opens,” says Frieman. “They could do poorly and have [little] effect, which means they will not be bringing us sales tax revenue” that some have expected. If that’s the case, Frieman says, the settlement money will help beef up the downtown business district. “On the other hand, if they do well, we have to be prepared, and beefing up the downtown is just as important.” Frieman says that in addition to using the funds to improve education and marketing related to downtown businesses, some of the proceeds will go toward “an effort to work with homeless.” Keep It Local was, and continues to be, on guard against big-box retailers— fearing their scale sets them apart from smaller franchise outlets when it comes to affecting the retail balance of a community, wages for workers as well economic and societal benefits. In San Anselmo, the issue of formula stores arose not from a possible intrusion of a big-box outlet but from a revamp at Red Hill Shopping Center. The question was whether the center was attracting chain outlets, formula stores that might change the character of the area and affect downtown. Diane Henderson, the town’s interim planning director, offered general suggestions that included a possible ban on formula businesses in designated areas as well as enacting legislation that would require a conditional use permit for chains. That’s the approach that Sausalito, Fairfax and San Francisco have taken. Mill Valley also has a conditional use segment in its General Plan that opponents of a proposed Subway sandwich restaurant tapped to prevent the company from opening an outlet on the former Baskin-Robbins site on Miller Avenue. The San Anselmo Town Council tabled the idea of enacting legislation to corral formula stores after trying to find a working definition of a formula store. When is chain not a chain? Which chains are acceptable and which are not? “It’s really difficult to get a definition,” says Councilman Ford Greene. So what constitutes a formula store worthy of close scrutiny? “It’s kind of like pornography: You know it when you see it.” Greene says Berkeley, for instance, has a Sur La Table, part of a chain. Crate and Barrel as well as other stores that are part of national chains dot the business landscape there. “They’re really nicely done.” Greene says he wouldn’t support legislation that “would throw that kind of baby out with the bathwater. That would be dumb.” San Anselmo probably would welcome those kinds “formula stores.” It’s a matter of perception. “On the other hand,” says Greene, “something really large would be really in-
appropriate. Like a Best Buy—or Target.” There’s no indication that a big-box outlet has an interest in San Anselmo, but Red Hill has been talking about smaller chains. Curtailing or prohibiting the proliferation of formula businesses means the town is not as welcoming to new retail businesses—and their tax revenue. “You know, we have empty storefronts in San Anselmo, and we need to fill them,” says Greene. “There is an issue of the impact [chains have] on local businesses. A conditional use permit process could give the town a way to “be more precise” in considering a chain-store application. “But the difficulty is what is the definition of ‘formula store,’ and can you support the definition” if the town gets sued. According to Greene, the town could craft legislation that would restrict big box-type chains but allow more aesthetically pleasing operators such as Sur La Table. “We don’t want to be business unfriendly,” says Greene, “but we don’t want to be inundated by a scale [of retail establishment] that’s too big for us.” The pushback against formula stores also was an issue in Mill Valley, when the city council in May voted unanimously to reject a proposal to open a Subway on where Baskin-Robbins operated for 43 years. Subway is now the world’s largest fast-food chain. The proposal led to a petition drive urging the town to reject the application. Opponents said a Subway in the Lytton Square area would impinge on Mill Valley’s “small-town character.” The city’s General Plan notes that the downtown area deserves special planning attention and is separate from the rest of the Mill Valley retail environment on lower Miller Avenue and East Blithedale toward the freeway—which is why restrictions on formula businesses are not as strict
there. The General Plan allows the city to restrict a business if it could possibly endanger the health, safety or welfare of city residents. And that includes existing businesses. Mill Valley is looking at its commercial zoning regulations with an eye toward possible amendments that could, in the words of Councilman Gary Lion, “codify” commercial zoning regulations regarding formula stores in addition to the caveats in the current General Plan. It’s not an easy task. As in San Anselmo and elsewhere, the definition of “formula” is tricky. So is deciding what’s an acceptable chain that fits in with a small-town character. “There’s nothing inherently wrong with chain stores,” says Lion. And as Mill Valley Mayor Andy Berman says, the city already has ways to deal with chain applications. The city attorney affirmed to the council the city’s right to reject Subway based on the city’s General Plan and conditional use permit caveats. But concern still exists that putting tighter language into commercial zoning regulations might be a reasonable proactive strategy. Chains are in the eyes of the beholder. Subway is an obvious formula operation. But Banana Republic started with a store in downtown Mill Valley. Peet’s Coffee & Tea is a chain. (Ironically, Sausalito rejected a Peet’s on Bridgeway Avenue in part because it’s a formula operation.) Banks are chains. So are many clothing stores. Which are acceptable? Which are not? Maybe it’s a matter of aesthetics. “We have a little bit of teeth in the zoning code and a little bit of teeth in the General Plan,” says Berman. “I think we should keep those teeth, and the General Plan Advisory Committee is looking at how we might sharpen those teeth a little bit.” < Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com.
< 8 Newsgrams estero and rob the public of this great gift the secretary has given all Americans. The company should really move on.” Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey released a statement in support of Salazar’s decision and expressed hopes that the West Marin community can end its contentiousness over the matter. “The dispute over Drakes Bay Oyster Company has been a divisive one in our community for many years,” Woolsey said.“On both sides of this issue, there are passionate people of great conviction. All of them care deeply about the estero, about local agriculture, about environmental protection, and about the future of our community.”
Supes approve living wage increase The Board of Supes last week gave a slight bump in hourly pay to those who work for county contractors and subcontractors—in an effort to stay in line with the county living wage ordinance. The board went along with the county administrator’s recommendation for the required wage increase, and as of Jan. 1 the minimum wage for benefited employees will increase from $10.05 to $10.35 an hour; and $11.55 to $11.90 for those without benefits. The increase is a reflection of the rise in the cost of living this year in the Bay Area—which was 3.2 percent, according to the Bay Area Consumer Price Index. Implemented in 2002, the county Living Wage Ordinance requires county contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers with sufficient income to meet basic needs. The most recent LWO increase was in 2008. One of the largest groups to benefit from such wage increases is in-home support service workers, of which there are about 1,600 currently working in Marin. According to the county administrator’s office, of the 58 California counties, only Santa Clara County pays a higher hourly wage—$12.20—to its IHSS employees.
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here are Christmas songs we love and Christmas songs we love to hate. I’m sure “The Twelve Days of Christmas” makes many hearts sing, but it used to drive my father up a wall. While “The Little Drummer Boy” may be a holiday favorite, it makes my teeth ache. Then there’s “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” which is loathed by Elmo Shropshire’s not sure, legions, but at least as many feel Christmas is not complete until they’ve heard it. It’s certainly not Christmas for Elmo Shropshire until he’s sung it another hundred or so times. Shropshire, known to most as Dr. Elmo, is the banjo-picking former veterinarian who recorded the song 33 years ago on his own dime and made it a smash hit. Every December he goes on tour and performs it along with his lesser-known but equally silly signature tunes. There’s “Dr. Kevorkian” (“You’ll never ever ever have to see another doctor again”), “Grandma’s Killer Fruitcake” (“Denser than a drove of barnyard turkeys, tougher than a truckload of old beef jerky, drier than a drought in Albuquerque”) and my personal favorite, “Wild Dogs of Kentucky,” when the entire audience joins in for the unforgettable chorus: “Arf, arf! Arf, arf! Arf, arf, arf! Arf, arf!” Turn up your nose at these ditties if you must, but you’d have to be a real Scrooge to not have fun at an Elmo Christmass show. The guy is flat-out adorable. by Elfin. His ears are actually pointed. Jill Almost as small as his jockey dad, with the wiry frame of a marathon Kramer runner (a member of the Tamalpa Runners, he does the dreaded Dipd sea every year), Elmo romps and jumps onstage with an impish grin and, even now at age 76, a childlike delight. I have been to Elmo shows when, I swear, he became airborne. This year, rather than tour, Dr. Elmo has booked some local shows, two of them in Marin (in addition to several special guest his wife, Pam, supplied with fresh eggs. appearances at other local shows). And, Inside, seated at the dining room table instead of performing with his usual blueunder a ceiling fan adorned with reindeer grass band, Wild Blue, he’s put together a antlers, Elmo tells me how he defied all the dream team of session players, the “All-Star naysayers to strike it rich with a song all Reindeer Band.” Elmo tells me this year’s the record companies initially ridiculed. shows will also be professionally directed Ho, ho, ho. by his longtime songwriting partner, Rita Abrams (“Grandma’s Killer Fruitcake”), the L L L L L Emmy-winning genius best known for her My editor, Jason Walsh, pointed out long-running revue For Whom the Bridge that you’re not the only chart-topper Tolls and her hit song, “Mill Valley.” from Novato—James Hetfield of I showed up at Dr. Elmo’s house in midMetallica lived there for many years as November, the day after his first rehearsal well. [The Hetfields moved down the with the Reindeer Band. Microphones, two guitars and a banjo were still set up in front of road to Marinwood a couple of years ago]. And Jason wants to know what the fireplace. The house sits on the crest of a a jam session with you and James hill in Novato, past horse ranches, American Hetfield would be like. flags and high above one stubborn Romney/ I’d love to jam with James Hetfield! I Ryan sign. The back deck overlooks a thickly wouldn’t want to get into a fight with him, wooded slope, the bay to the east and Mt. but, yeah, that would be great! Tam to the south. Deer wander up and snack out of Elmo’s hand. A brilliantly colored Have you ever met him? rooster named Elvis lords over a flock of Yes, briefly, and it was not under the best Priscillas in the henhouse, keeping Elmo and
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Elmo always dreamed of getting attention from the Grammys—but this isn’t what he had in mind.
of circumstances. We were in a restaurant in Novato and there was a couple and their children, and the children kept screaming and screaming. It was piercing! And it was James Hetfield and his kids. So that was our only encounter with him. But I’d like to have a more friendly encounter with him.
everybody knew the song and they all started singing along.
I told Jason the idea of you jamming with Hetfield made my head explode. Then I find out you actually did share a stage with Gwen Stefani, which is even stranger. [laughing] I know! I played at the Jingle Ball in Sacramento at the Arco Arena with Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff and Gwen Stefani. They were probably all thinking, What’s this old fart doing here? But they all knew the song and it was a lot of fun. We all hung out backstage.
That must have been pretty intimidating! It was quite intimidating, yeah. But when they all started singing along, that gives you a lot of energy. And there’s a line in the song that goes, “Should we open up her gifts or send them back?” And, sure enough, 14,000 girls screamed...[Elmo and Jill in unison]: “Send them back!” I wasn’t able to hear for another hour.
Did you do “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”? Yes! And I had to just play by myself. But
You didn’t have a band? Just you, solo? In an arena? Yeah, 14,000 people; 14,000 girls from ages like 9 to 14. [laughing]
Let’s talk about the reindeer song. It started out very controversial. You were picketed by the Gray Panthers. Right. When it first came out, we got a gig playing at the Boarding House [a long- 14>
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I understand you financed the first recording yourself. We had 500 records made, which was the smallest number of records you could get pressed. At the time, it was 1979, I had a veterinary practice, and I just wanted to have a few copies to give to my friends. But one of my friends gave it to Gene Nelson, the DJ at KSFO, and the first time I heard it on the radio it was a complete surprise. I was driving in to work at the Arguello Pet Hospital and I tuned in to Gene Nelson, who was my favorite DJ, and he was saying, “Some people hate this song and some people like it, so I’m not going to play it unless we get 50 requests for it.” And I was wondering what song he was talking about. So then he comes back on and says, “OK, we got our 50th request, so here it is.” And then I hear myself on the radio! I was absolutely in shock. It was the following year that we had the gig at the Boarding House. And right after that I went down to Tower Records and asked if they’d take 10 records on consignment, at 50 cents each. And they said, OK. So I drove home and there were two messages on my machine. And it was Tower Records asking for 25 more records. And I thought, Wow! This is great! And then I listened to the next message and it was Tower Records again, saying, “Could you bring in 500 of those records?”
vember someone called up on the phone and said, “This is Lisa from MTV and we want to play your video.” And I’m thinking, yeah, sure, and I said, “Who is this!?” But no, it was MTV and they put it on regular rotation all through Christmas. It became their No. 1 Christmas video. Then it went to No. 1 on Billboard’s Christmas chart.
It went viral! You Rita Abrams is directing her longtime songwriting At what point did partner in ‘Dr. Elmo’s Grandma Got Run Over by a Rein- it get embraced by must have been deer Christmas Show’ this Sunday at Rancho Nicasio. one of the first to the mainstream? It become a success by was so controversial sidestepping the music industry and when it started out, but then Hallmark going indie. From what I’ve read, the started using it for Christmas cards! record companies all turned you down It was only three years ago they started at first. putting out the cards and the toys. AmeriYeah, we got a list of all the record compacan Greetings, too. Those are like the basnies—back then, there were 50 record comtions of conservatism. panies that had juice. Now there are only two or three. But we were sending letters to all 50 Well, it’s kind of the anti-Christmas of them and they were writing back, saying, song. Grandma’s a lush, she’s killed and “Never send this crap to me again!” I had this the next day Grandpa’s playing cards stack of rejection letters. They’d take my letter and drinking beer. It’s pretty dark. and write all over it, “Stop sending this crap!” The younger generation embraced it But I still believed in this thing so in 1982 I made a full-fledged album. I thought, if they CATCH DR. ELMO THIS MONTH don’t want the single, maybe they want the album. They didn’t want the album, either. L Rancho Nicasio, Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6pm. So you made a video! Yeah, well, at the time, I was transitioning from being a veterinarian to being a full-time musician, which anybody would tell you is a really stupid move. [laughs] But I wanted to play music, so I sold my veterinary hospital in 1982 and used a lot of that money to produce a music video. And then I had video buyer’s remorse. I thought, Wow, I’m in for $50,000, when am I ever going to see that money again? I think we did it in October and we didn’t hear anything. Then about mid-No-
Call 415/662-2219 or go to http://www.ranchonicasio.com. L 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30pm. Call 415/383-9600 or go to http://www.142throckmortontheatre. com/tickets.php. L Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, Sunday, Dec. 23, at 8pm. Call 707/829-7300 or go to http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/ reservations. L Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael; special guest appearance for
big-time. Because they grew up with it. Do you ever get tired of it? No! It’s so much fun! Will you be doing radio interviews this year? Do you know in advance? Usually stations start calling for interviews the week after Thanksgiving. Since 1992, I’ve probably done like 100 interviews every December. The most I ever did was 187. Do you stay in touch with Randy Brooks [who wrote “Grandma Got Run Over”]? All the time! I’m trying to get him to come to one of our shows this year. We got him to come out here a couple years ago because Good Morning America was doing a piece so he came out to sing the song with me. He is so funny and wonderful, it’s hard for me to keep from laughing when I sing it with him. He still has his own band, too. He’s a very clever songwriter. We’re doing another one of his songs, “Goin’ on a Date with Santa.” Donna’s [Donna Turner, one of the backup singers] going to sing it this year at our show. This is the first time in many years that you won’t be going on a Christmas tour. Have you given up on touring for good? Absolutely not! No, I hope to do it until I expire. [laughs gleefully] < the SingersMarin show, Saturday, Dec. 16, at4pm. Ticket information at www.marincenter.org. L Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley; special guest appearance for the San Francisco Music Club show, Wednesday, Dec. 19. Ticket information at http://sweetwatermusichall. inticketing.com/events/264026. L 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley; special guest appearance for the Narada Michael Walden annual holiday concert, Saturday, Dec. 21. Call 415/383-9600 or go to http:// www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event. php?eventid=1756&dateid=35029.
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So you must have had an inkling that you were on to something. Well, it kind of hobbled along like that for a while. Every year, once Christmas was over, it was over! I never knew if it would ever get played again. But in those days, if you wanted to hear a song you could call up the DJ and
they might play it for you. Of course now if you call up the radio station all you get is a computer. But there was this groundswell of interest because the song was so provocative. I didn’t even send out records to all the different radio stations, they just started taping it from one station to the next. In a couple of years they were taping it all over America.
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he mere mention of garbage disposal and recycling doesn’t conjure images of fame and glory. But for the Garbarino family of Marin Sanitary Service, it most certainly should. It is indeed a dirty business, and Marin residents are fortunate the Garbarino family has stepped up to do it. “Our work ethic here really came out of the scavenger movement in San Francisco when my grandfather first came to the States as an immigrant” says Patty Garbarino, president of Marin Sanitary Service. Scavengers, a part of the pioneering recycling movement known as “recology,” provided the framework for the innovative projects the Garbarino family soon set into place in the family-run company, founded in 1948. Marin Sanitary Service has not only vaulted Marin toward the top of the list when it comes to landfill diversion rates, but its outreach and educational programs have created awareness and helped to instigate positive actions for the local environment. “Our environmental classroom has been in operation with a full-time education coordinator for almost 20 years,” says Garbarino. “We have about 3,200 students come through for tours and visits in the classroom every year.” Though instilling a sense of environmental stewardship in young people will have a long-term positive impact toward protecting the local ecology, Marin Sanitary Service has projects currently in place to help counter the impact of waste right here, right now—and turn the garbage to gold for the community. After founding the curbside recycling program with the help of former Fairfax mayor and self-proclaimed “garbage queen” Gloria Duncan, who often sought grants for MSS’s new programs, the Garbarinos continued to follow the lead of the communities they serve and develop programs in response. In addition to curbside recycling, some programs include curbside composting, the
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Marin Resource Recovery Center, Hazardous Waste disposal and even document shredding to help residential and commercial customers avoid identity theft. Marin Sanitary’s partnerships with communities such as Fairfax have been instrumental in helping municipalities inch closer and closer to zero waste goals. In some instances, the company even returns compost back to the communities that utilized its curbside composting efforts. “We also started a door-to-door hazardous waste program about six months ago that we’d like to perpetuate and let people know about,” says Garbarino. To take things one step further, Marin Sanitary has also instituted Patty Garbarino is up to her elbows in recycling at Marin Sanitary Service. a residential food waste program and is working on a commercial food waste program that integrates a green energy + In 2000, Patty Garbarino took over plan into the mix. The company has as president of Marin Sanitary met all recommendations of California Service, the business co-founded in Assembly Bill 38, The Global Warming 14> 1948 by her father, Joe Garbarino Jr. Solution Act. “We like to give credit to the + Marin Sanitary Service has won communities we serve,” says Garbariseveral awards for its role in the no. “We don’t make things, we’re here greening of the community, includto do what we can to mirror the enviing the governor’s Environmental ronmental culture, to be a part of the Economic Leadership Award in marriage between the 2008 culture of conservation + Marin Sanitary Service’s school and technology that we programs partner with Cool the see here in Marin.” < Earth, Next Generation and North Bay Conservation Corps
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t isn’t often that someone with boundless energy and selfless motivation like Felecia Gaston comes along and changes the lives of thousands in a community. Fortunately for Marin, and Marin City in particular, Gaston landed here two decades ago and has been inspiring Marin’s youth ever since through her Performing Stars program. Gaston, raised in Georgia before relocating to Los Angeles as a teen, found herself in San Francisco studying geography at San Francisco State University in the 1980s. After volunteering for the San Francisco Film Festival and other San Francisco-based organizations, Gaston started her own public relations service to engage the greater community. Eventually, she was hired on at a now shuttered nonprofit organization—the Marin City MultiService Center—and felt so at home here she moved to Marin City, where she still lives. “I thought, this reminds me of living in Georgia. You know, all of the grandmothers and families. I connected with families right away,” says Gaston, at her Performing Stars office in Marin City. It was her work with the Marin Ballet that really set things in motion for Gaston and the youth of county. “They got the mini-Nutcracker to Marin City in 1989 and I remember how enchanted the kids felt,” says Gaston. “It brought back the memories of me growing up in Georgia and wanting to take ballet.” After the performance, Gaston approached the Marin Ballet’s Phyllis Thelen in the hopes of somehow getting Marin’s disadvantaged youth involved. Soon, they had eight young girls donning slippers for the ballet and, not long after, other performing arts groups came calling—Marin Theatre Company, Marin Shakespeare and the Mountain Play contacted Gaston to see if she could help them get those same underserved kids into their programs. And in 1990, Performing Stars of Marin was born. The nonprofit’s mission to “provide access to professional training
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in dance, music, social skills and various enrichment opportunities” to the county’s lower-income kids remains to this day. “We get the scholarships and we connect the [performing arts organizations] with the children,” says Gaston. “Families come to me and say they want their child to take ballet or theater, so it’s just a connection—and you make sure they get the paperwork done.” And that connection, she says, continues to serve 30-40 scholarship recipients and up to 130 kids in the performing arts programs per year. Some classes are held at Gaston’s Performing Stars office, while others are held at local schools like the Branson School. “It has allowed our kids to get visible in the county,” she says. “It put a light on Marin City and the kids were in the parades. It helped our kids and our community to have some pride and let other people know that there are some beautiful people here.” Some participants continue to shine bright outside of Marin. Gaston recounts the story of a young John Lam, who came to the Performing Stars program as a 4-year-old. Performing Stars not only ensured Lam had scholarships to cover classes, but provided the funds to help purchase shoes, transportation and other necessities for him to participate in local ballet programs. Lam, a Vietnamese-American who grew up in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, went on to study with the National Ballet of Canada and is currently a soloist at the Boston Ballet. Another Performing Stars participant from Novato is a current member of Alonzo King’s internationally acclaimed Lines Ballet. The success stories are inspiring and many. “We also have some students that didn’t follow the performing arts but they are being very successful in other careers; they grew up right here in Marin City,” says Gaston. The confidence Marin City youth attained through having Felecia Gaston as a role
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Hero FYI + Performing Stars serves disadvantaged youth throughout all of Marin. Participants need not be residents of Marin City + Gaston is the author of two books: Gaston’s Guide, a look at exotic African-American cuisine and entertainment; and Up, Up, and Away: Stars cooking by the Bay featuring over 100 favorite recipes from Bay Area celebrities + In 2012, Performing Stars launched the “Give the Gift of Music” program, providing opportunities for Marin youth to learn about the roots of blues, zydeco and other music, as well as to try out playing music themselves.
+ Marin County Housing Authority donates space for the Performing Stars office and some of the program’s other donors include the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the Marin Community Foundation, Milagro Foundation and the Narada Michael Walden Foundation, among others. + Performing Stars benefits from the annual Marin City Blues, Jazz and Soul Party in the Park, which takes place on Labor Day, as well as the upcoming Mardi Gras Carnivale at Mill Valley’s Sweetwater. Save the date: Feb. 12!
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morning and I was scared to walk down the hall to meet him, but somehow I got the courage and I tiptoed into the kitchen, then peeked around the corner into the living room. “There,” he continues, “I saw my mother placing the gifts under the tree and my father eating the cookies and milk I had left for St. Nick. “I was 23 at the time,” he adds, “but it still hurt.” For most of us, the realization comes by accident, of usually between the ages of 5 and 8. Kids learn earlier today than they did 30 or 40 years ago, it appears. Debi Durst, for example, was closer to 10. h grade,” “I was in fourth expl plai a ns ai n D urrst s , wh ho wi w lll explains Durst, who will be appearing this Decems and ber alongside husb husband Will Durst and several others for the 20th annual Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Sho ow (www. Comedyy Show willdurst.co c m). “I was a willdurst.com). huge baseball freak,” she says ys. ys s “There were these cool says. electronic baseball games. They had thiss little round yo ou shot ott it metall ball, and you ter e thing, thing, down this peashoot peashooter d th his lit i tl t e baseball guy guyy and this little would swing at it. And the w olle thing vibrated when wh whole o , and 20> on you turned it on,
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when the baseball guy hit the ball, all the lit- Wind. And it was a windy day. So when the so completely tricked by my elder siblings. Ho-ho-ho, and a Merry Christmas to all!â&#x20AC;? tle runners would move around. helicopter dropped Santa, the wind And I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that my mom...was on For some kids, the game ends early. It was goofy, and suddenly whipped up, and whisked their side! Actor and comedian Diane Amos, best old-fashioned, but Santa, and his parachute, out to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyway,â&#x20AC;? he adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I started known for her television commercials it was the coolest sea, where he dropped down into doing hard drugs.â&#x20AC;? as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pine-Sol Lady,â&#x20AC;? was 6 years old. thing in the world! the water and had to be rescued Only kidding. Amos, who will be apIt made a lot of by surfers.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The point is, it really did pearing as part of the noise, and made this At waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge, Durstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family hurt, learning the truth about 10th annual Twisted huge buzzing sound. gathered to watch the soggy, beSanta. But it evidently didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Christmas Live show Bzzzzzzz! Bzzzzzzzz!â&#x20AC;? draggled Santa as he was carried hurt enough to stop my wife on Dec. 15 at the Glaser Durst asked Santa up onto the sand. and I from perpetuating the Center in Santa Rosa for the baseball game, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was obviously just this myth with our own kids. I (www.glasercenter. and then waited exguy,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this guy in a remember, many years later, com), grew up in Indiaay fluttering awhor k ic citedly for Christmas soaking wet Santa suit, with when my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I think he napolis, Indiana, where N . St ap of The image y fate became a metms and Eve. his beard hanging off of him, was in the ďŹ rst or second the annual snowfall at to a water rstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adulthood drea for Debi Du. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At 2 or 3 in the and I was like. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yep. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d heard playChristmas always lent an aspirations morning,â&#x20AC;? she recalls, Santa Claus at all!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And I was ground rumors about this additional sense of magic Amos manag to wipe away he â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was woken up by done. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tried to hold on, I really whole Santa thing being, to the season. disappointmed r Pine-Sol on a grent like a squirt of this loud buzzing sound coming from had. There are so many myths and stories maybe, not so real. And â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still remember, when easy counter to p. the living room. Bzzzzzzzz! Bzzzzzzzz! we get to experience as kids, and Santa is a the doubt was just torturI was 4, wearing this great Bzzzzzzzz! So I got out of bed, and I great myth. And, you know, as I stood there ing him. It was eating him rust-colored outďŹ t, and sneaked into the living room, and there watching the big wet Santa, feeling the ďŹ nal alive from the inside out. So my wife and I getting my picture [with was my dad, playing with my baseball glimmers of belief evaporating, I had a sat him down and told him the truth. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Those Santa], and putting that picture next to game. I stood there going, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wait a minute.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; realization. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Santa or no Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna kids are right,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; we said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Santa is us. We leave the tree. That was a great Christmas! The It was just...so confusing. And at that very get Christmas presents either way!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So it was those presents for you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a big game next year, I had a new baby sister, so that moment, it dawned on me that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a win-win thing for me.â&#x20AC;? we all play. There is no ac- was really special. But the problem was... even have a ďŹ replace. So that was like Marin comedian Geoff tual Santa Claus.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And he we had been pretty broke. But it was still two-plus-two, right? And it all added up to Bolt (www.geoffbolt.com) was just crestfallen. He went a pretty good Christmas. Not as many There-Is-No-Santa. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already ďŹ gured out was the youngest of four into his room, and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t presents, but good. Then, when I turned the Easter Bunny, so as I stumbled back to kids, which led to another come out. 6, it was not a good Christmas. We had bed it was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Great. Another myth gone!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? interesting side effect of â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sat there in the liv- no money. So my mom decided to tell me Still, Durst managed to hang on to a tiny the Santa game: what to ing room, nervously wait- the truth. That there would be no presents shred of hope, devising alternate explanado when older siblings ďŹ ging for him to come out, this year, and that she had been Santa all tions for what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen. Maybe Santa had ure out the truth before the thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow! What did those other years. She explained that it was come early and left everything there for Dad younger ones do. we just do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We ďŹ nally parents, parents who love their children, to put under the tree, and Dad just got â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I found out the went up to his room, and who bring the magic to Christmas. distracted with the baseball game, which, truth about Santa Clausâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was sitting at his little â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though it was a jolt of reality, after all, was pretty cool. So she doubted the Big Lie, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come desk, with his head buried and that poverty was the reason my mom Geoff Boltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bitter awakening reminds her own doubts, and held out hope for one to call itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my siblings in his arms, just weeping. told me the truth, it was really kind of us of the finale toâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rosemaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baby.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; more year. had known the truth for a His mom said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are you OK. It was sobering, but it made sense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The following year,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was pub- while,â&#x20AC;? says Bolt, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gonna be alright?â&#x20AC;? And he And I realized that it was important for lished in the PaciďŹ ca Tribune newspaper that been recruited as co-conlooked up, and with tears me to join my mom in helping to bring Santa was going to be coming to the Eureka spirators, with my parents, to keep me believ- in his eyes, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that Santa... Santa to my little sister. Square Shopping Center, and that he was ing in Santa Claus as long as possible. They he was such a nice guy!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was easy for me. Because, to me, going to be dropped down from a helicopter, were eyewitnesses, right? They all seemed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;So that was that. He destroyed that moment was when I really knew I and would parachute down with toys and have just seen Santa a few seconds before I got our sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief in magic, and then we was a big sister. I was a big kid, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;cause I candy for all the kids. So my dad decided to there! This happened several times. One time, recruited him to set his sister up for the knew the secret that the little kids didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t haul all the kids down to watch Santa arrive they saw Santa running out the back door be- same disappointment by joining the know. I played along...for all the little in his helicopter. cause they woke up before Santa had time to conspiracy. I think the way we put it was kids. It was a good thing. I still have that â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I was thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go along go up the chimney. that, now, he could join us in being the photo of me with Santa, one of the last with this. Maybe I was wrong. 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A COLLAGE OF ARTISTRY AND FOOD Are you keeping up with all the restaurant openings these days? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blessed with choicesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the latest is in San Rafael. Odalisque CafĂŠ & Grille was a long time arriving in the Art Works Downtown Building (1335 Fourth Street) due to the attention lavished on construction: warm brick walls, display space for art, a handsome curved bar hand- Odalisque is more than just window decoration. made from a felled Napa walnut treeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;elements guaranteed to make it a Road, San Rafael...At the Village in Corte gathering place for, as its press release reads, Madera on Dec. 9 (5-7pm) a Menorah â&#x20AC;&#x153;artists and art lovers.â&#x20AC;? This is another addi- Lighting and Festival of Unity (sponsored tion to the changing face of that neighbor- by Chabad of Mill Valley, Congregation hood, the western stretch of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main Kol Shofar, Brandeis Hillel Day School, and thoroughfare known as the West End. The Congregation Rodef Sholom) will bring folks culinary emphasis is on small-plate dining in together for festivities that will include live a menu from chef Jay Yinger, best known in music, a latke bar, hot beverages and sweet Marin as the founder of Andalou in San Ra- doughnuts. This will take place near Nordfael in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, after his time at Chez Panisse. strom in the shopping center. Suggestions: Offerings always depend on weather and mar- Please bring donations of new or gently worn ket, recently bringing salad with sliced persim- warm winter clothing to be distributed to mons, warming chestnut-celeriac soup, tagine those who need it. of lamb and a pizzetta of smoked Gouda with HELPING THEM DOWN ON THE FARM onion jam. (There were options like hanger Sip & Shop, at the Tyler Florence Shop in steak and king salmon for heartier appeMill Valley Dec. 8 (5-8pm), is an opportunity tites.) The wine bar opens at 5pm, Wednesday to sample Marinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foods while perusing the through Saturday, dinner is served 5:30-10pm; European breakfast and lunch service is merchandise. Twenty per cent of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds will support Marin Organicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to begin soon; 415/460-1335. Farm Field Studies program. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Winter Fest arrives in Sausalito on the weekend with the 25th annual Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks off Spinnaker Drive (Dec. 8, 6:30pm). New this year is the Naughty oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nice Ball in a big tent in front of Spinnaker Restaurant (Dec. 7). Costumes are encouraged (which are you?) and 30 restaurants and wineries will provide seasonal treats for everyone, with a no-host bar. The fun starts at 6:30pm. This is a beneďŹ t for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank and Southern Marin Fire Toy Project. Ticket costs vary: check details at http://sausalitoon-the-waterfront.org. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ONE FOR EACH NIGHT, THEY SHED A SWEET LIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sunset on Dec. 8 marks the beginning of Hanukkah and Marin celebrates the joyous holiday with traditional foods. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center welcomes everyone on Dec. 9 (noon-3pm) when its Festival of Lights comes to life with music, crafts, an artisan marketplace and holiday food including latkes and sufganiyot (doughnuts) as well as other items for sale. Admission is free at 200 North San Pedro
RESPITE FROM THE RUSH The Tavern at Lark Creek in its atmospheric Larkspur setting will open during the pre-Christmas season to serve lunch on weekdays, through Dec. 21. This is a ďŹ ne place to stop for a restorative pause during hectic shopping/ entertaining/overwhelmed days. Reserve at 415/924-7766...There are precious few places to eat at odd times in Marin, a necessity during the holiday rush. Recently my musician grandson and I connected at Marinitas in San Anselmo during the lull between lunch and happy hour, pleased to order from the bar menu. Poggio in Sausalito is another sanctuary as is Sweetlife Bakery in San Anselmo, a light-ďŹ lled haven with light foods (and dangerous treats). Spicy Indian street food is available all day long at Lotus Chaat in San Rafael, while French specialties satisfy at two branches of La Boulange (Mill Valley and Novato). Other suggestions: Boca Pizzeria at the Village in Corte Madera, open all day. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a musician to be very grateful for spots where you can refuel. < Contact Pat at patfusco@sonic.net.
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All aboard at Left Coast Depot Former Toast chef tries buttering his own bread at new Novato restaurant By Jason Walsh
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eft Coast Depot became the latest restaurant to pull into the station at 807 Grant Ave. in Novato this September, when local chef Mike Garcia opened up his first solo venture in the digs of the former Golden Egg Omelet House. And after a two-year identity crisis at the venerable old town breakfast-lunch hot spot, we think Garcia has what it takes to keep his new rail-themed eatery on track. Garcia previously headed the kitchens at both Toast restaurants, Garcia’s got Novato choo-choo chewing at the Depot. first in Mill Valley and more recently at the The Depot has only been open for dinHamilton Marketplace, so he’s got an esner since the beginning of November and tablished background in devising impresour visits suggest they’re still more comsive menus and developing a loyal cusfortable with the breakfast-lunch crowd tomer base. And that’s just what’s needed at the downtown Novato restaurant, which than with fine nighttime dining. A recent evening meal suffered from some server really struggled to find its identity the confusion between our table and another, past few years after a quarter century as while the steak frite ($14.50) and alethe place with 101 different omelets. New battered fish and chips ($12.95), although ownership at the Omelet House brought on a misguided name change to Old Town serviceable, didn’t entirely knock us out. Bistro and, even after reverting to its more Same can’t be said for the spicy grilled shrimp and polenta starter ($7.95, and familiar Omelet House sobriquet, the highly recommended) or the half-pound magic was gone. Now, so are the omelets. Well, at least about eight dozen of them. Depot Burger ($10.50)—in the running Left Coast Depot still has omelets, but the for best burger in town thanks to a wonbreakfast menu as a whole is vastly scaled derful mixture of mozzarella, caramelized onions and red pepper down from its omelet moaioli. But Toast also started nopoly—an “omelopoly,” out with a breakfast-lunch if you will—and offers a LEFT COAST DEPOT reputation (partly due to more balanced menu, with 807 Grant Ave.,Novato,897-7707, its name), and now both a few wise holdovers from leftcoastdepot.com. locations rank high on the Omelet House mixed Open daily, 7am-2:30pm, with dinner service from 4:30-8:30pm. many Marin foodies’ list of in with some of Garcia’s Beer and wine available. the county’s better night Toast specialties and other spots. There’s no reason to adventurous fare. Despite think Garcia can’t bring the Garcia’s pedigree, Left Coast Depot isn’t trying to be another Toast—it’s Depot to that level, as well. The community is sure banking on it, less “uptown” and more “main street.” The familiar Omelet House booths are still the anyway. Two Sundays ago, it was standingprimary seating arrangement and the natu- room-only by 9am at the Depot, while ral light is limited to the north-facing front Garcia and his wife Nicole greeted baconwall of the narrow front dining room; it starved patrons, some of whom waited handcuffs the atmosphere a bit. It’s easy to patiently by the front entrance Christmas see why the Garcias envisioned it as a train- tree for a table to open up. Novato residents love a good breakfast. type setting. Unlike some rail-themed restaurants, the Garcias don’t hit you over the The Left Coast Depot needs to strike while head with the concept—a few tasteful por- the griddle’s hot. < traits line the walls, signage features the front Tie Jason to the tracks at jwalsh@pacificsun.com of a locomotive, and they leave it at that.
›› THAT TV GUY FRIDAY, DEC. 7 Hannibal The first sequel to Silence of the Lambs finds cannibal serial killer Hannibal Lecter living in Italy where has acquired a taste for a different kind of Italian cuisine. (2001) AMovie C. 4pm. Idle Hands After he wakes up to find his parents decapitated, a teenage boy discovers his left hand is possessed by the devil. Being a teenage boy, his right hand is busy with other duties. (1999) LOGO. 7pm. Santa Jr. Santa’s son is arrested and needs a lawyer. It’s not surprising. He was raised in a less-than-ideal family situation: His dad is a known burglar who refuses to spend Christmas with the family. (2002) Hallmark. 10pm.
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American country. They could probably make more money bottling it and selling it with a fancy label at Whole Foods. (2009) SyFy. 9pm. Fight Club A young man’s psyche twists free from his masculine self-oppression when he meets a charismatic stranger who coaxes him into a ritual of bloody violence with other men. At least it’s cheaper than bass fishing. (1999) IFC. 10pm.
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Cruise plays a Nazi colonel leading a plot to assassinate Hitler. Cruise strutting around in his Nazi Disney Holiday The chef uniform may be kinkier than travels to Disneyland to samanything he did in Eyes Wide ple the holiday cuisine. Roast Shut. (2008) Showtime. 5pm. Donald Duck with cranberry Amish Mafia “I’m going to sauce sounds delightful but make you an offer you can it’s the mouse kabobs that refuse, but it would be really stand out. Food Netungodly for thou to do so work. 80pm. We hear he filed for extended leave to and you will risk some very Holly’s Holiday An adver- write his memoirs. Monday, 8pm. serious shunning.” Discovtising executive is upset ery Channel. 9pm. about spending another Christmas alone looking for Mr. Right, until a Toy Hunter: Hunt for Misfit Toys The toy mannequin comes to live. If he’s cordless and hunter tracks down such recalled Christmas his name is Hitachi Magic Juan, he could be items as the Scabage Patch Kids, Zhu Jew Pets, Barbie’s Rehab Mansion and Indict Me the perfect date. (2012) Lifetime. 8pm. Elmo. Travel Channel. 9pm. Secrets of Stonehenge Archaeologists now SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Star Wars: The Clone believe it was part of a miniature golf course. Wars What was childhood like for Count KQED. 9pm. Dooku? It’s not the kind of name we’d want to go to school with. Fox. 7pm. Miracle on 34th Street A little girl’s doubts compel a New York City department store Santa to prove he is the real St. Nick.The Department of Homeland Security also has some questions about his immigration status and holiday flight plans. (1947) AMC. 8pm. If you bank it off the left slab, the ball will careen in for Volcano Time Bomb This is about actual an easy two putt... Wednesday at 9. volcanic eruptions. It’s not a documentary on PMS. Discovery Channel. 9pm. Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating People of 2012 Because Walters really wants to MONDAY, DEC. 10 Hollywood Christmas cap her journalism career with an exclusive Parade It’s just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade but all the giant balloons have ano- Honey Boo Boo interview. ABC. 9:30pm. rexia and fake tans. Hallmark Channel.6pm. THURSDAY, DEC. 13 The Polar Express The Year Without a Santa Claus We should Scores of children are abducted on Christbe so lucky. ABC Family. 8pm. mas Eve and whisked out of state for a ritual Cocktail! Tom Cruise plays a bartender who involving a charismatic cult leader and his pours his way into the big leagues of mixolarmy of diminutive mutants. (2004) ABC ogy with his bottle-slinging tricks and flashy Family.9pm. smile.We’re still waiting for the sequel,“CirEscape from L.A. In the sequel to Escape rhosis!”(1988) TMC. 9:30pm. Castle When a weather forecaster is killed, the from New York, Snake Plissken is sent into a lawless Los Angeles-turned-penal-colony murder is deemed“partly bloody with a 50 where gun-toting thugs engage in murpercent chance of decapitation.”ABC.10pm. derous turf wars. How this differs from present-day Los Angeles is unclear. (1996) TUESDAY, DEC.11 Cowboys and Aliens IFC. 9:30pm. When aliens invade the Old West, the townsBamazon A new reality show takes Alabama folk not only have to defeat the aliens, they residents and puts them in the Amazon have to round them up, brand them and teach them to play banjo. (2011) HBO 7:30pm. jungle where they must make do without Quantum of Solace In Daniel Craig’s second air conditioning, Arby’s, deep-fried chicken outing as James Bond, the secret agent takes wings and Hee Haw reruns. History Channel. 10pm.< on a ruthless syndicate aiming to seize and control the water supply of an entire South Critique That TV Guy at letters@pacificsun.com.
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MTC gets its wings ‘Wonderful Life’ radio-play still better than Janie Bailey’s infernal piano playing...
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story and the amazing versatility of MTC’s cast is a revelation in itself. What may s the dismal history of such attempts disturb some, however, is that the title’s demonstrates, movies don’t easily promised “live radio play” is never delivtransfer to live theater. They’re two ered. Yes, actors hold scripts just as they different media, with two different aesthet- used to...but they don’t actually read from ics. Since movies offer so much greater them. At times, they wander away from the flexibility and resources, moving one to the mikes to deliver lines, a practice home listeners probably wouldn’t stage is a little like trying appreciate. Worst of all to grow an oak tree in a is the omission of radio garden planter. NOW PLAYING theater’s traditional Marin Theatre ComIt’s a Wonderful Life: A Live sound effects table, pany’s current producRadio Play runs through Dec. 16 manned by a technician at the Marin Theatre Company, tion of It’s a Wonderful who magically coaxes 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. Life: A Live Radio Play realistic noises out of an Information: 415/388-5208 or attempts to mitigate this marintheatre.org assortment of objects disadvantage by comThe Mouse That Roared runs and materials. Always an bining the unlimited through Dec. 16 at the College audience favorite, not imaginative possibilities of Marin Studio Theatre, Kentincluding it is an opporof radio’s “theater of the field campus, Sir Francis Drake tunity lost. mind” with the visual exBlvd., Kentfield. Information: perience of watching an 415/485-9385 O O O O old-style drama broadAs its holiday show, cast being made. Does it College of Marin’s work? Well, that may depend on how you feel about the much be- Department of Drama is presenting The loved1946 Frank Capra film. If it’s your sole Mouse That Roared, the first producmeasuring stick, you may be disappointed tion directed by new faculty hire Lisa by playwright Joe Landry’s somewhat dis- Morse. Based on a 1955 novel by Leonard jointed adaptation and MTC’s freewheeling Wibberley, adapted for the stage in 1963 production. On the other hand, if you’re by Christopher Sergel, it satirizes the willing to consider this hybrid on its own predicament of small countries caught terms, there’s a lot of entertainment value in the middle of the East/West Cold War to be found in their spirited reinventing of standoff. Confronted by a threat from U.S. winemakers to force their leading export an old chestnut. The action takes place on scenic design- (a special merlot) out of the world market, er Eric Sinkkonen’s impressive rendition of the rulers of the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, a 1940s art deco sound studio set. Director a tiny fictional state located somewhere in the Alps between France and Switzerland, Jon Tracy guides a cast of five actors playdispatch a hapless band of military reing multiple characters as they move from cruits armed with bows and arrows to inmicrophone to microphone, break into vade New York; their hope is that America groups for a song or commercial, provide will quickly defeat them and send financial sound effects, and otherwise contribute to aid back to the home country, as happened the story of how ingenuous young George with Germany and Japan. Though dated, Bailey (Gabe Marin) becomes the hero it’s still fun and the all-student cast gives it of Bedford Falls, New York, by blocking their spirited best. < the aspirations of power-hungry banker Contact Charles Brousse at cbrousse@juno.com. Henry F. Potter (Michael Gene Sullivan) to control the tiny town. Unfortunately, while George’s good deeds benefit the public, they force him to abandon his dream of college and world travel. Embittered even toward the women who admire him (Sarah Overman and Carrie Paff) and convinced that he has been a failure, he is on the brink of suicide when his guardian angel Clarence (Patrick Kelly Jones) hustles down from heaven to convince him that what he has accomplished is truly “a wonderful life.” Treacly sentimentality aside (these are ‘Remember the night we broke the windows in this old the holidays, after all!), it’s an inspiring house? This is what I wished for’—Mary
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The French dream of camping in style in 1969’s ‘Le Grand Amour’, part of the Pierre Etaix celebration at the Rafael this week. O Argo (2:00) Ben Affleck directs and stars in the true-life story of the Iran hostage crisis and an unbelievable covert operation to rescue six American prisoners. O As Long as You’re Healthy (1:18) Part of Pierre Etaix festival; comic sketches preceded by funny short about camping, ‘Feeling Good.’ O The Big Picture (1:50) A Parisian corporate lawyer goes for the ultimate fresh start in this Eric Lartigau-directed French thriller staring Romain Duris, Marina Fois, Niels Arestrup and, inevitably, Catherine Deneuve. O Chasing Ice (1:15) Eye-opening documentary follows National Geographic photographer James Balog as he captures the reality of climate change with stopmotion photography of melting glaciers. O Chasing Mavericks (1:57) Half Moon Bay’s gnarly waves provide the backdrop for Curtis Hanson’s biopic of legendary surfer dude Jay Moriarity. O Cloud Atlas (2:44) David Mitchell’s fabulist novel becomes a Tom TwykerLana and Andy Wachowski extravaganza with Susan Sarandon, Halle Berry and Tom Hanks influencing and inspiring one another across continents and centuries. O End of Watch (1:49) Cops vs. drug cartel in David Ayer-written and directed thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena. O The Films of 1912 (2:00) Celebration of century-old films by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. O Flight (2:19) Airline pilot Denzel Washington’s heroic safe landing after a midair collision falls under scrutiny when questions arise about really happened before
and during the crash. Forbidden Planet (1:38) 1956 science fiction classic starring Leslie Nielsen and Walter Pidgeon–with Robby the Robot appearing in “person.” O Hitchcock (1:38) Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson re-enact the making of ‘Psycho’ by the renowned director. O
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
(2:46) Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Balin, Smaug and others return to the big screen; major must-see for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien or facial hair. O Home Alone (1:43) Pre-No Child Left Behind; it’s been 22 years since that cute little boy manned his family’s enormous house at Christmastime. O Killing Them Softly (1:37) Hired gun Brad Pitt steps up to restore order when a New Orleans mob card game is robbed; you can’t have a mafia movie without Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini too. O Land of Milk and Honey (1:14) Pierre Etaix documentary from 1971 about the French on holiday and consumerist society. O A Late Quartet (1:45) Drama about clashes and egos among the members of an acclaimed string quartet stars Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Mark Ivanir; Beethoven provides the music. O Le Grand Amour (1:39) Part of Pierre Etaix festival; this 1969 feature about married man with a crush on his secretary is preceded by Oscar-winning short ‘Happy Anniversary.’ O Life of Pi (2:05) Ang Lee’s adaptation of the Yann Martel novel about an Indian
teenager’s challenging odyssey: navigating across the Pacific in a life raft with a hyena, an orangutan and a Bengal tiger. O Lincoln (2:29) High-pedigree look at the 16th president’s four tumultuous years in office features a screenplay by Tony Kushner and stars Daniel Day-Lewis under the direction of Steven Spielberg. O Lord of the Rings Trilogy (11:22) That’s 11 hours and 22 minutes of the wildly popular award-winning movies shown on the big screen to get you all set for this week’s release of ‘The Hobbit.’ The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera (4:00) Director David Alden O
tackles Verdi’s tale of jealousy and vengeance. O The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1:43) Stephen Chbosky’s novel about a clueless introverted freshman and his two seniorclass mentors hits the big screen with Emma Watson and Logan Lerman and Chbosky himself directing. O Playing for Keeps (1:46) Gabriele Muccino directs romantic comedy about exsoccer star which features many very good looking people, including Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones. O Red Dawn (1:33) The residents of a Pacific Northwest village turn themselves into skilled and fearsome guerrilla fighters when their town is invaded by paratroopers from a foreign land. O Rise of the Guardians (1:37) Fantastical family-friendly fare about a group of ultra-powerful good guys who team up to protect the planet’s children from a
marauding evil spirit. The Sessions (1:38) True story of poet Mark O’Brien, who was determined to lose his virginity despite his confinement to an iron lung; John Hawkes and Helen Hunt star. O Silver Linings Playbook (2:02) David O. Russell comedy about a down-and-outer’s attempts to rebuild his life after losing his wife and his job and moving in with his parents; Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lawrence star. O Skyfall (2:22) 007 is back and on the hunt for a supervillain out to destroy M and the entire British Secret Service; Sam Mendes directs Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes and Daniel Craig, natch. O The Suitor (1:32) Pierre Etaix’s first feature film; a romantic comedy Frenched-up remake of Buster Keaton’s ‘Seven Chances.’ O
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn–Part 2
(1:56) The whole bloody Bella-andEdward romance saga reaches its epic conclusion; Bill Condon directs Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. O White Christmas (2 hours) Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye romance two sisters and wear really fabulous Santa outfits for the last big number. O Wreck-It Ralph (1:38) Disney flick about a disgruntled video-game villain who wants to be the good guy for a change and hops from arcade game to arcade game to establish his heroic cred. O Yoyo (1:36) Pierre Etaix 1965 feature about a ruined millionaire and his successful son, a clown.
Argo (R)
N As Long as You’re Healthy (NR)
The Big Picture (NR) Chasing Ice (NR) Chasing Mavericks (PG) Cloud Atlas (R) N End of Watch (R) N Films of 1912
Flight (R)
N Forbidden Planet (PG) N Le Grand Amour (NR)
Hitchcock (PG-13) N The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG) N Home Alone (PG)
Killing Them Softly (R)
N Land of Milk and Honey (NR)
A Late Quartet (R) Life of Pi (PG)
Lincoln (PG-13)
N The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (PG-13) N The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera (NR)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13)
N Playing for Keeps (PG-13)
Red Dawn (PG-13) Rise of the Guardians (PG)
The Sessions (R) Silver Linings Playbook (R) Skyfall (PG-13)
Almost 12 hours of Middle Earthiness–the trilogy shows Saturday and Sunday at the Marin, Northgate and Rowland– should put you in a fine frame of mind for the opening of ‘The Hobbit’ just after midnight on Thursday.
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 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
The Suitor (NR) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn–Part 2 (PG-13) N White Christmas (G)
Wreck-It Ralph (PG) N Yoyo (NR)
Fairfax: 3, 8:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:30, 10:20 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:20 Mon-Thu 7, 9:55 Regency: Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 10:05 Rafael: Tue 6:45, Thu 9 Rafael: Fri,Sat 8:45; Sun 1:45, 8:45; Mon-Wed 8:45 Rafael: Fri 4:45, 7, 9; Sat, Sun 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9; Tue-Thu 7, 9 Northgate: Fri 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:35, 10:25 Lark: Fri-Sat 4:30 Sun 3:30 Northgate: Fri 8, 10:30 Rowland: 11:55, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 Rafael: Mon 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10:25 Sat-Sun 12:45, 4, 7:15, 10:25 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:50 Regency: Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:10 Rowland: Fri, Mon-Thu 1:10, 4:15, 7:20, 10:25 Rafael: Sat 7 (Robbie the Robot appearance) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, Thu 6:45 Regency: Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Cinema: Thu 12:01am Fairfax: 12:01am Marin: Thu 12:01am Playhouse: Thu 12:01am Rowland: Thu12:01am Regency: Wed 2,7 Sequoia: Wed 2, 7 Rowland: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Northgate: Fri 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05 Playhouse: Fri 4:45, 7:10, 9:25; Sat 12:10, 2:40, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25 Sun 12:10, 2:40, 4:45, 7:10; MonThu 4:45, 7:10 Rafael: Wed 6:45 Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:15, 6:30; Mon-Wed 6:30 Cinema: Fri-Wed 3:50; 3D showtimes 12:45, 7, 10:05 Fairfax: Fri,Sat 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:35 3-D showtimes 12:45, 3:45, 7, 10, Sun-Thu 1, 3:50, 6:45 3-D showtimes 12:05, 5:45 Northgate: Fri 11:20, 2:25, 5:20, 8:15, 3D showtimes 12:05, 1:05, 3:10, 4:10, 6:15, 7:15, 9:20, 10:20 Rowland: 4:10; 3D showtimes 1:05, 7:10, 10:05 Fairfax: 12:40, 1:50, 4:15, 5:10, 7:40, 8:30 Regency: Fri,Sun,Mon,Tue,Thu 11, 12:45, 2:20, 4:15, 5:55, 7:45, 9:30 Marin: Sat-Sun 11am Northgate: Sat-Sun 11am Rowland: Sat-Sun 11am Lark: Sat 10am Marin: Sat 9:55am Regency: Sat 9:55am Sequoia: Sat 9:55am Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:45, 10:10; Sat-Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:45, 10:10 Mon-Thu 7:15, 9:40 Northgate: Fri 11:05am, 1:40, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 Northgate: Fri 11, 1:50, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Rowland: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 10:10 Northgate: Fri 12:15, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25 Sun-Thu 12:15 2:30, 4:45, 7:10 Northgate: Fri 11:25am, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55; 3D showtimes 3:05, 5:45, 8:30 Playhouse: Fri 5, 7:20, 9:35 Sat 12:30, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:35; Sun 12:30, 2:50, 5, 7:20 Mon-Thu 5, 7:20 Rowland: 11:50am, 4:40, 7:15; 3D showtimes 2:15, 9:45 Lark: Fri-Sat 8, Sun-Tue 7; Wed-Thu 4:45, 7 Northgate: Fri12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45 Regency: Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30 Sun-Thu 12, 3:10, 6:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 10:15 Sat -Sun12:15, 3:30, 7, 10:15 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:45 Northgate: Fri 10:55am, 12:35, 2:15, 3:50, 5:40, 7:10, 8:55, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri 3:10, 6:20, 9:30 Sat 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30 Sun 12, 3:10, 6:20 Mon-Thu 3:10, 6:20 Rowland: 12:35, 3:50, 7:05, 10:15 Sequoia: Fri-Sat 3:50, 7, 10:10 Sun 12:20, 3:50, 7 Mon 3:50, 7 Rafael: Fri 9; Sat 2; Tue 8:30 Northgate: Fri 10:50, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:20 Rowland: 1, 4, 7, 9:55 Rafael: Sun 1 Northgate: Fri 10:45,am, 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50; 3D showtimes 12:10, 2:45, 5:25 Rafael: Sun 7:15, Wed 8:30
N New Movies This Week
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Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin
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Live music 12/07-08: Danny Click Texas Blues Night 9:30pm. Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com. 12/07: Doug Adamz and Bravo 8pm. $12. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415-893-9818. www.ranchonicasio.com.
12/07-08: Phil and Friends: The Quintet With Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes, John Molo, Rob Baracco and Jimmy Herring. 7pm. $30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 524-2773. www.terrapincrossroads.net.
12/07: Keystone Revisited :A Tribute To Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders With drummer Bill Vitt, Merle’s son bassist Tony Saunders, Rainforest Band guitarist Michael Hinton and Living Earth keyboardist Steve Abramson. 9pm. $17. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com. 12/07: Oak Street Blues 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com 12/07: The Rowan Brothers Original Americana. 6:30pm. No cover. The Trident, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 331-3232. www.thetridentsausalito.com.
12/07: Whitney’s Mustache Birthday with Just Friends Get your ’stache on for a two dollar door discount. 9pm. $8-10. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd., Bolinas. 868-1311. www.smileyssaloon.com.
12/08: Black Water Gold Afrobeat An eleven piece world music ensemble comes to your favorite saloon by the sea. 9pm. $10. Smiley’s Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 415-868-1311. 12/08: Carl Oser Acoustic. 6:30am. No cover. The Trident, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 331-3232. www.thetridentsausalito.com. 12/08: David Rovics Political singer/songwriter. Concert to benefit Gaza’s Ark. $10-25. First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 721-0703. www.14friendsofpalestine.org. 12/08: Don Carlos,The Mermen Reggae. Cali surf big wigs. 10pm. $20-25. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com 12/08: George Cole and Eurocana, Amy Hogan 21st century Tin Pan Alley with a hat tip to Gypsy fueled jazz. With George Cole, vocals and guitar; Stephan Dudash, violin/vocals; Mathias Minquet, guitar/vocals and Kaeli Earle, vocals/ bass. 8pm. $13-15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. www.studio55marin.com. 12/08: Stompy Jones Swing. Holiday show. 8:30pm. $12-15. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415-893-9818. www.ranchonicasio.com. 12/08: Taj Mahal Blues/rock legend. Plus Chris and Lorin Rowan. 8pm. $37-47. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., www.uptowntheatrenapa.com.
12/08: The Afrofunk Experience, Groove Session 8:30pm. $10. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. www.hopmonk.com.
BEST BET But will they have 10 lords a-leaping? Starting to lose the holiday spirit with the onslaught of sale ads featuring less-than-meaningful gift options for your loved ones? Does the mere thought of venturing into an over-packed shopping mall or big-box store bring on cold sweats and anxiety? The 28th annual MARIN INDOOR ANTIQUE MARKET Holidays the way they ought to be, this weekend at the Indoor CHRISTMAS SHOW may just be Antique Market. the best option for your holiday shopping. With more than 70 booths of antiques and collectibles, shoppers are sure to find something even the pickiest of gift recipients will be grateful for. And the show offers more than just the run-of-the-mill glassware; vendors will have antique books, vintage clothing, collector coins and ancient artifacts on hand as well. This old-fashioned holiday shopping opportunity takes place this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-6pm and Sunday, Dec. 9, 10am-5pm. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $6 www.goldengateshows.com.—Dani Burlison
28 PACIFIC SUN DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13, 2012
‘Versaille’ for an eye Although there are plenty of more serious films about the great real-estate bubble, none for me has the compulsive watchability of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, the hit Sundance documentary that’s nudging its way between this week’s bigger releases. It starts out as a peek into billionaire couple Jackie and David Siegel’s life of Eliciting sympathy from the viewer is not one of their vulgar opulence, reality show- style, as stronger points. they set out to build the nation’s largest single-family house in Orlando (“Versailles,” at 90,000 square feet). Owner of the Westgate Resorts chain of timeshares, David appears to rake in business by hard-selling to some of the country’s least-qualified buyers. And when the market turns in September 2008, filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is there, capturing a household that descends into anarchy as the maids and drivers are let go, the family is forced to shop big-box stores and fly coach, the dozens of pets are left untended, and the children suddenly face a future of college and work. It’s to the couple’s credit that they still allowed the cameras to run and sat for interviews as their world was falling apart, and the candor is painful. Bonus tracks include no updates, but the deleted scenes aren’t to be missed, including a decorator’s tour through Versailles’ ghostly shell as he decides which of its 30 bedrooms to complete and showcase for a future buyer.—Richard Gould 12/08: Unauthorized Rolling Stones
12/12: Mark Karan and Special Guests
9pm. $17. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com.
8pm. $12. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com.
12/08: Victoria George, Magnolia Keys 8pm. $20-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 893-8918. www.142throckmortontheatre.com.
12/09: Dr. Elmo’s Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer Christmas Show Directed by Rita Abrams. 6pm. $10-15. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415-893-9818. www.ranchonicasio.com. 12/09: Pa’l Baillador Sunday Salsa. 4pm salsa dance class; 5pm live music. 5pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito. 331-2899. www.sausalitoseahorse.com. 12/09: Stevie Tombstone 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com
12/11: Mill Valley Music 5-year Celebration Benefit 8pm. $16. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com. 12/11: Noel Jewkes and Friends Jazz. 8pm. Free. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415-331-2899. www.sausalitoseahorse.com. 12/11: James Moseley Quartet Jazz, blues, r&b. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com. 12/12: Acoustic Guitar Showcase Acoustic guitar music with Teja Gerken, Matthew Lacques and Doug Young. 9pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com. 12/12: Joan Getz Quartet Jazz ballads and blues. 7pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com.-
12/12: Tango Lesson and Dinner with Joe and Anna 6:30pm. $15. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415-331-2899. www.sausalitoseahorse.com. 12/13: Bellyful Reggae, pop, funk. 9pm. No cover. Smiley’s Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. 12/13: Jeff Campbell Acoustic music and great views. 6pm. Free. The Trident, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 331-3232. www.thetridentsausalito.com. 12/13: Marianna August Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. www.sausalitoseahorse.com. 12/13: Michael Bello Trio Jazz. Michael Bello, saxophone; Jake Shandling, drums; Adam Lowdermilk, bass. 7pm. Free. Nourish Grill, 475 E. Strawberry Dr., Strawberry Point, Mill Valley. 300-0390. www.nourishgrill.com. 12/13: Michelle Schmitt Meals on Wheels benefit concert. With Ricky Fataar, George Marinelli, Drew Zingg, John R Burr and Marc Levine. 8pm. $20-100. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 893-8918. www.142throckmortontheatre.com. 12/13: Wanda Stafford Jazz diva. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com. 12/13: Will Bernard Trio 8pm. $12. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com.
12/14: Amha Selassie Baraka and Rootical Reggae Roots rock, reggae. 9pm. $10. Smiley’s Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311.
12/14: Dr. Elmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer Christmas Show Dr. Elmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Christmas show, directed by Rita Abrams. 8pm. $20.142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 893-8918. www.142throckmortontheatre.com. 12/14: Melvin Seals and JGB 9pm. $32. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. www.sweetwatermusichall.com.
12/14: Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wayne Canney, John Varn & Friends 9pm. $8. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com
12/14: The Ghosts of Electricity All-Star Bob Dylan cover band with singer/guitarist Mark Karan, singer/guitarist Stu Allen; singer/guitarist Pat Nevins; drummer Greg Anton; bassist Robin Sylvester and keyboardist Mookie Siegel. 8:30pm. $22-25. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. www.hopmonk.com. 12/14: The Sun Kings 8:30pm. $18-20. Beatles tribute. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 415-893-9818. www.ranchonicasio.com.
Scott DeTurk, Jan Pedersen Schiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wings of Song, Academy DeTurk Singers, CCC Choir Light and The Graces. Refreshments will be served. 4pm. Community Congregational Church, 145 Rock Hill Dr., Tiburon. www.ccctiburon.net.
12/09: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble â&#x20AC;?Night Music.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. $15-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 893-8918. www.142throckmortontheatre.com. 12/09: Mayflower Chorus â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Tales.â&#x20AC;? Seasonal and American choral music. 3:30pm. $5-20. First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Ave., San Anselmo. 491-9110. www.mayflowerchorus.org. 12/09: Russian Chamber Orchestra Works by Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, Weber, Tchaikovsky. 4pm. $20-25. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 664-1760. www.russianchamberorch.org. 12/11: Mid-East Tapestry Evening of classical, urban and folk music from Arabic speaking countries and other Near Eastern regions. 7pm. Free. Civic Center Library, Room 427, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 473-6058.
Comedy
Dance
12/10:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Never Wear a Bikini Againâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Com-
12/08-09: Marin Ballet Nutcracker Annual
edy show by Marilyn Kentz (formerly of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mommiesâ&#x20AC;?). Reservations recommended. 7:30pm. $15. 123 Bolinas Wine Bar, 123 Bolinas Ave., Fairfax. .
Theater Through 12/15: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everything Old is New Againâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Variety show. Fri.-Sat. Dinner and show $28; show only $18. 6:30pm. The Belrose Theatre, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 454-6422.
Through 12/16: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Time travel to the 1940s and become the live studio audience for a radio broadcast of this American holiday favorite. See website for showtimes/details. $15-57. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org.
Through 12/16:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take it With Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Ross Valley Players present the classic Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman comedy. Showtimes 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $20-26. Barn Theatre, Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com .
Through 12/16:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Mouse That Roaredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Presented by the College of Marin Drama Department. By Christopher Sergel. Directed by Lisa Morse. 8pm Dec. 7-8, 14-15; 2pm Dec. 9 and 16. $10-20. Studio Theatre, corner of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. & Laurel Ave., Kentfield. 485-9385. www.marin.edu/performing arts.
Concerts
performance choreographed by Julia Adam (formerly of S.F. Ballet) opens Marin Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Anniversary season. Shows 1 and 7pm on Dec. 8; 1 and 5pm on Dec. 9. 1pm. $25-40. Marin Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 4996800. www.marinballet.org.
12/11: 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Movement meditation/dance practice. 6:30pm. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 755-7905. www.5rhythmswavesofawakening.com.
Olson, Bruce Fletcher, Charlotte Fuller and Kathleen Piscioneri for art and frivolity. 11am-5pm. Salami Factory Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Studios, 1599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 457-5150. www.katybernheim.com.
12/08-01/12:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Actuality, Reminiscence and Fabricationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; New Photography by Deborah Sullivan. Opening reception 5-7pm Dec. 8. 11am. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org.
12/14: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Falkirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Silent Art Auction
12/08: Celebrate the Season with the Novato Music Association Holiday songs for
Through 12/10:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Marin Society of Artists: 85 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Non-juried member group exhibition. First
the whole family 2pm. $5-18. St. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel, 1 Vincent Dr., Marinwood. www.nmachorus.com.
and Third floors. 9am. Marin Civic Center Building Galleries, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. www.marinsocietyofartists.org.
shoe; John MacAdams, vocals, guitar, percussion, didj; Sean Faye Cullen, bass and Dave Champagne, flutes, whistles and pipes. 8pm. $10-22. Dance Palace, 5th and B St., Pt. Reyes Station. 663-1075. www.dancepalace.org .
12/08: Sound Healing and Golden Harp Concert with Joel Andrews Healing music. 8pm. $20-30. The Spiritual Healing Center, 260 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley. 381-4465. www.thespiritualhealingcenter.org. 12/09: Annual Christmas Concert Directed by Rev. Dr. Curran Reichert with music director
Through 12/16:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Where the Light Gets Inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Marty Knapp, b&w photography. 11am. Marty Knapp Photo Gallery, 11245 State Route One, Point Reyes Station. 663-8670. www.martyknapp.com.
Through 12/16: Marin Society of Artists â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Winter Holidays and Giftsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Art bargains for the
Karaoke Friday! The Stage is Yours! DINNER 5:30-8:30PM KARAOKE BEGINS 7:30PM/NO COVER
FRI DEC
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Todd Morgan & The Emblems DINNER SERVED & HOLIDAY PARTY 5-10PM MUSIC BEGINS 7:30PM/NO COVER
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NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVE PARTY MON DEC
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Cole Tate Band
& Featured Entertaiment. Sumptuous Buffet Dinner, Party Favors, Surprises & Midnight Toast! 6PM/$95 PRIX FIXE
Friday December 7 Prime Rib Friday! #OWBOY #UT OZ s #OWGIRL #UT OZ Lone Ranger (8oz) $14 with twice baked potato & creamed spinach 5-8:30PM/1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Reservations online at NourishGrill.com
9:30am. Marin Emeritus Center, Student Services Bldg. Room 146, San Rafael. 484-5344. http://dragonartsstudio.com/wordpress.
TUESDAY NIGHT COMEDY
MARK PITTA & FRIENDS The Best in Stand Up Comedy
8PM EVERY TUESDAY
A PREMIERE MUSICAL EVENING TO BENEFIT J/P HRO & THE CHILDREN THU DEC 6 OF CASA DE MILAGROS, PERU
8PM
with Bob Weir, Jackie Greene and other Special Guests
You are cordially invited to our 4th Annual
RAISE THE YOUTH A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
to help support 142 Throckmorton Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Programs Sedge Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
WEST COAST LIVE
Peter Gallagher the film, television and theater actor. Mike Greensill and other special guests! Engaging conversation, music and play. Our first show!
FRI DEC 7 7PM
SAT DEC 8
10AM-NOON
SAT DEC 8 8PM
VICTORIA GEORGE
Opening by Magnolia Keys ( Members of Tiny Television and Honey Dust )
NIGHT MUSIC
SUN DEC 9 7PM
The Left Coast Chamber Ensembleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter concert explores music inspired by the night, which has fired the imagination of many composers.
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12/08: Craicmore Yuletide Celtic Celebration With Nancy Johnston, vocals, bodhran, hard
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12/08-09: Salami Factory Holiday Open Studios Join Katy Bernheim, Val Hersey, Ginny
DINNER JAZZ TRIO featuring Michael Bello, sax & lead Jake Shandling, drummer Adam Lowdermilk, bass 7PM/NO COVER
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100 small artworks by 100 artists. All proceeds benefit Falkirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art galleries and cultural programs. 5pm. $10 suggested donation. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org.
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Through12/21:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In Our Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Photography by Gigi Kaeser with text written by Peggy Gillespie and Rebekah Boyd of the Family Diversity Projects. 11am. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888. www.sgvcc.org. Through12/27:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of the Spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; December group exhibition juried by Sharon Christovich. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 388-4331. www.ohanloncenter.org.
Through 12/30: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Journeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Field Notes: Wild Book Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and T.C. Moore Marj Burgstahler Stone, sculpture. The Wild Book Show proceeds benefit GROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artists in the Schools program. 11am. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org . Through 01/04: E. Loren Soderberg Nature photography. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalto. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc. Through 01/10:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Phases of the Moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quiltedâ&#x20AC;? images made of found materials and abstract works by Marin county Poet Laureate CB Follett. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 Fourth St., San Rafael. 482-0550. www.reboundbookstore.com. Through 01/15: Fall Exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Linked by Pink,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artists for Awarenessâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abstract,â&#x20AC;? Mia Brown, paintings. Open Mon-Fri. 11am-4pm. Closed holidays. Gallery 305, 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us.
Through 01/17:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art on the Farm Exhibit and Fundraiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Holiday fundraising exhibition for Marin Organicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Field Studies Program. 65+ artists displayed through out the center. Opening reception 5-8pm Dec. 14. Second reception 5-8pm Jan. 11. 10am. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415-205-3490. www.artworksdowntown.org. Through 02/05:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Works on Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group exhibition of 30 artists who explore the aesthetics and politics of water. 9am. Free. Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing #200, Novato. 464-2527. www.marincf.org.
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Children ages 2.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join an interactive storytime. 9:30am. Free. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 927-5005. www.larkspurlibrary.org. 12/14: Nature for Kids: Indian Tree Learn about mushrooms and berries and the animals that live on or in them. Compare the different kinds of forests along the way. No animals (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. Call 893-9508 or 893-9527 on the morning of the walk. Meet at trailhead on Vineyard Road in Novato. 10am. Free. Indian Tree Preserve, Vineyard Road, Novato. www.marincountyparks.org.
Through 12/24: Town Center Free Santa Photos Festive occasion for the entire family. Lobby next to Barnes & Noble, Town Center, 100 Corte Madera Town Ctr., Corte Madera. 381-8198. www.shoptowncenter.com.
Film 12/14: Transformative Cinema Series
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12/08: Snow Storm in Tamalpais Valley
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12/07: Dickens Family Victorian Holiday
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Small instruments, bubbles, songs, movement, bubbles and laughter. Music is live, classes are ongoing and drop ins are welcome. 10:15am. $10. UU Marin Church, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 608-8308. www.littlemusiccirclde.com. 12/12: Frostyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magic Hat Larkspur Library presents this holiday puppet show with a touch of magic. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP at 927-5005. 4pm. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. www.larkspurlibrary.org.
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12/11-12/12: Little Music Circle for Toddlers
Barbara Marx Hubbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visions of a Universal Humanity.â&#x20AC;? Cutting edge perspectives on humankindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential to create a positive future. 7pm. $10. Unity iIn Marin, 600 Palm Ave., Novato. 475-5000. www.unityinmarin.org.
Enter the world of Victorian England for treats, dancing in the parlor, crafts, readings from Mr. Dickens and Father Christmas. 6:30pm. $7 and up. Falkirk Mansion, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkikrculturalcenter.org.
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12/10: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Level 2 Ballet Ballet class for ages 9 to 12 yrs old, based on the American Ballet Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national training curriculum. Every Monday at 4:45pm. $14 a class. Studio C, 10 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito. 615-2246. www.studiocballet.com.
Bring family and friends of all ages to an adventure of sledding and playing in tons of freshly made snow. Also enjoy a jumpee, game booths and food. 2pm. $5 a person. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us. 12/08: Breakfast With Santa 9-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm seatings. Come and enjoy breakfast, decorating cookies, crafts, jumpee and Santa. Limited seating by reservation only. 9am. $15 a person. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us. 12/08: Fish Feeding Frenzy Help Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc. 12/09: Festival of Lights Celebration focused on making the holiday relevant and accessible to everyone with ecologically centered activities, local artisanal art and crafts, live music with Octopretzel. This event is free and open to people of all ages and backgrounds. For families with babies and small children; at 9:30-11:30am there will be a gathering for families with children ages 0 to 3 and their siblings with music, art, cooking and schmoozing. Please RSVP to Melody at mhorowitz@marinjcc.org. 11:30am. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org/FOL.
12/08: The Uses of Native Plants: Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redwoods Easy one mile family walk where we will talk about native plants and their traditional uses and basic outdoor safety. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks. Friendly leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels. 10am. Free. Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redwoods Preserve Loop trailhead, Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio. 473-2816. www.marincountyparks.org.
12/08: Winter Planting Festival at Hal Brown Park Save The Bay and Marin County Parks continues a multiyear partnership to restore wetland habit and increase the Bay Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total wetland acreage. Registration required. 8am. Hal Brown Park, Bon Air Road, Greenbrae. 510 463-6809. www.savesfbay.org.
12/09: Sunday Morning Meditative Hike Easy walk around Lake Lagunitas. Meet at the Fairfax Community Church at 8am for carpooling or at 8:20am in the Lake Lagunitas parking lot at the animal postings board. 8am. Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 12/13: Mt. Burdell Hike Check out mushrooms and early blooming manzanitas.Walk for adults. No animals (except service) please. Rain may cancel. Call 893-9508 or 893-9527 for info. Meet at the gate on San Andreas Dr. in Novato. 10am. Free. Mt Burdell Preserve, San Andreas Dr., Novato. www.marincountyparks.org.
Community Events 12/07: First Friday: Zen Mind Meets Wildfire Colleen Morton Busch, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fire Monks,â&#x20AC;? will address how we can meet
a crisis with true presence of mind. Mill Valley Fire Chief Jeff Davidson and chair of the Emergency Preparedness Commission Ron Vidal, will join Busch for a Q&A following the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk. David Zimmerman, one of the monkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured in Fire Monks, will also be available to answer questions. Registration is recommended. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. www.millvalleylibrary.org. 12/07: MALT Holiday Open House Join MALT and Marin Organic for seasonal appetizers by Pamela Ferrari Catering, hot drinks, baked treats and good cheer. Local wine and beer available. 5-7pm. Dance Palace, 503 B St., Pt. Reyes Station.
12/07: Raise the Youth Holiday Celebration An evening of family entertainment featuring holiday treats, a wine bar, auction items and a youth performance showcase with highlights from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s productions and the advanced teen musicianship program. 7pm. $15-60. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.com.
Wed. and Fri.: Eternal Strength Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong Classes Improve the flow and function of energy. 8:45am. $75 monthly. Gerstle Park, Corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St., San Rafael. 459-0238. www.eternalstrengthtaichi.com.
12/08: 13th Annual Hawaiian Holiday Craft and Bake Sale Delicious goodies and unique crafts made by lovely hula hands, live music and dance, raffles, plate lunch. Benefits Hula On! Productions. 10am. Free admission. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Center, 409 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 720-4440. www.hulaon.org.
12/08: 26th Annual Tour de Noel Holiday House Tour Shuttle van tour of five homes decorated for the holidays. Holiday boutique and espresso bar open all day. Optional Lunch 11am-2pm. All proceeds benefit local charities. 9am. $30-40. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Ave., Ross. 456-1102. www.stjohnsross.org/tour.
12/08: Art Reactor Holiday Workshop: Paint a Holiday Scene Learn how to use a digital drawing tablet to create an inspired work of art. For 10 and up. PRe-registration required. 10am. $40. Art Reactorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digital Art Studio, 402 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. 948-5482. www.theartreactor.com. 12/08-09: Indoor Antique Market Old fashioned shopping experience. With over 70 booths of antiques and collectibles. 10am-6pm Dec. 8; 10am-5pm Dec. 9. 10am. $6. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 383-2252. www.goldengateshows.com.
12/08: Sip and Shop with Tyler Florence Marin Organic benefits. 5-8pm. Free. Tyler Florence Shop, 50 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. www.marinorganic.org. 12/08: West Coast Live With actor Peter Gallagher, Mike Greensill and other special guests. 10am. $12-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.com. 12/09 and16: Book Fair Wide selection of new and used books for sale. 10am. Free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 479-4131.
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12/13: Divine Presence : A Circle for Women Gather to explore the ancient, sacred arts of anointing, dance, singing, music, poetry and ceremony to support you in expanding and nourishing your Divine Presence. 7pm. $20. Coyote Star Healing Arts, 128 Frustuck Ave., Fairfax. www.christinetulis.com.
12/14: Art Reactor Holiday Workshop: Create an Ornament Learn how to use graphics software and basic art skills to make an ornament to hang in your home. For ages 10 and up. Pre-registration required. 6pm. $40. Art Reactorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digital Art Studio, 402 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. 948-5482. www.theartreactor.com.
Through 12/19: Martin Griffin Preserve Holiday Hikes 10am-4pm. Free. Martin Griffin Preserve on Bolinas Lagoon, Audobon Canyon Ranch, near Stinson Beach. 868-9244. www.egret.org.
Through 12/20: Holiday Living Social Cooking Classes Untangle the tinsel and start planning some festive menus with a three hour cooking class. Call to sign up for one of many holiday classes.10am. $37. Renaissance Marin, 1115 Third St., San Rafael. 755-1115.
Through 12/24: Hospice By the Bay Free Gift Wrapping This is the 23rd year that volunteers will spread holiday cheer by providing complimentary gift wrapping at Town Center Corte Madera to benefit Hospice By The Bay. Donations welcome. 11am4pm through Dec. 16; 11am-6pm Dec. 17-23; 11am-4pm Dec. 24. Town Center, 100 Corte Madera Town Ctr., Corte Madera. 526-5500. www.shoptowncenter.com. Through 12/29: Holiday Tea Includes a pot of organic tea, petit fours, tea sandwiches, cookies and scones. Mon.-Sat. 1-4pm. Reservations required. 1pm. $25. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 902-5188.
Through 01/13: Marin on Ice Skating Rink Marinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only holiday real ice skating rink.Open daily for outdoor skating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skate Buddiesâ&#x20AC;? on hand to assist beginners. Skating hours are noon-10pm on weekends and holidays and 2-10pm on weekdays. $15, includes skate rental. Northgate Mall, Northgate Dr. and Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael. www.marinonice.com .
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ARIES (March 20 - April 19) Every year at about this time, you experience balance and equilibrium. You feel as if you’re humming along the highway of life without encountering detours or obstacles. It’s perfect for reviewing your successes and figuring out what other goals can be realized before March 2013. Meanwhile, jovial Jupiter continues to enhance your sense of humor. Why not entertain those standing in line with you at the department store? Everybody could use a little comic relief... TAURUS (April 20 - May 19) Aside from a certain lack of self-discipline, hedonistic Venus in opposition to your sign can be rather pleasant. You get along well with most everyone (except possibly the boss) and your romantic skills are impressive. During the holiday season it’s easier to get away with slacking off. Just remember, overindulgence in food and drink should be saved for evenings when you don’t have to face your boss the next morning. A year-end bonus may be at stake... GEMINI (May 20 - June 20) The pressure is on and it’s not about finding gifts or decorating the tree. You have to decide whether to continue on the same path or veer off on a new direction. You may feel that certain projects have bombed, but failure is not the same as defeat. As the saying goes, “It is better to try and fail, than to fail to try.” It’s your life. You can choose to keep it like it is or re-create it. CANCER (June 21 - July 21) Some of you have a hard time delegating tasks to others. Reasons vary from believing you can do it better to being too shy to ask. In any event, now that Mars is in opposition to your sign, you run the risk of drawing unconscious battle lines. The best way to handle this is by acknowledging that you do appreciate assistance with whatever project you’re working on—personal or business. And, if it is not offered, then ASK for it... LEO (July 22 - Aug. 22) It is simply easier to be optimistic when your ruler (the confident sun) is in the upbeat sign of Sagittarius. There are NO half-empty glasses, and in fact, some of them are filled to the brim with expensive champagne, as it IS the season to be bubbly. Meanwhile, you are seriously motivated to stick to your exercise regime from now until Christmas. Sticking to a diet, however, is another story... VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 21) If you feel that someone is testing you or working against you, you may be right. Fortunately, this is a relatively short-lived impediment and will not spoil the upcoming festivities. On the other hand, this week it is difficult to make holiday plans in cooperation with the family, so let someone else do the organizing for a change. By Tuesday, your ruler (curious Mercury) enters the knowledge-seeking sign of Sagittarius. Your local bookstore is looking forward to your support... LIBRA (Sept. 22 - Oct. 22) It is time to look for new and rewarding experiences. You are going through a lucky phase, but that gold at the end of the rainbow will not drop on your lap, as you sit idly doing nothing. You must proactively engage. As for the weekend, you are intuitively in touch with what can make your loved ones happy. If you haven’t yet done your holiday shopping, now is your chance to get it right. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) As a very intense sign, you sometimes need to rein in your power so as not to intimidate those around you. Fortunately, right now you understand how to use your strength with reasonable efficiency instead of willful supremacy. Not only does this make you more approachable on a personal level, it also helps you advance professionally. Whatever your desire, you are getting closer to realizing it—with or without help from Santa. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20) Yes, you should be the center of attention, but you may have to send out a reminder or two. Once upon a time, you only had to share your birthday with Thanksgiving. That was before the nonstop commercialization of Christmas took over and the stores started their holiday sales before the pumpkin pie was served. In better news, your upcoming year shows an increase in creative drive and imagination. What you do with this is entirely up to you... CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 - Jan. 18) You are not afraid of adversity—you know there is little that can prevent you from achieving success if you crave it enough. This week provides a clear vision of what you want and how to get it. You’re ready to take the next step, whether it leads to a more satisfying personal life or a higher professional standing. Meanwhile, since a good night’s sleep is hard to come by this week, use those extra hours productively. How about untangling the Christmas tree lights? AQUARIUS (Jan. 19 - Feb. 17) OK. Think back to about seven years ago. Whatever you did (or didn’t do, but should have done) is likely to be at the root of any difficulty you are experiencing right now. Are you in a rut? Some change you can handle, but as a fixed sign, you often hang on when you should let go. Certain habits or attachments have outlived their usefulness, which means it might be time to move on. PISCES (Feb. 18 - March 19) Sometimes it just feels right to settle down a little. The stabilizing effect of Saturn to your chart provides the type of realistic foundation that is rare in the world of Pisces. If you desire it, you can stop treading water and make your way to solid ground for the next couple of years. Don’t worry. You can be resourceful without losing your capacity for dreamily floating. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130705 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TOFFEEOLOGY, 36 MAGNOLIA AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: TARAH FLEMING, 126 PROSPECT DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; ERIN FLEMING, 126 PROSPECT DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on FEBRUARY 14, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 31, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130604 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as STOPPELLO & ASSOCIATES, 66 LOWER CRESCENT DR., SAUSALITO CA 94965: PATRICIA STOPPELLO, 66 LOWER CRESCENT DR., SAUSALITO CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 17, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130687 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ORIGINAL BUFFALO WINGS, 1119 4TH ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SAVON CHUON, 56 GLADSTONE ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 29, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130713 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GS PROPERTIES, 1181 BEL MARIN KEYS, NOVATO, CA 94949: GERALD W SUYDERHOUD, 1181 BEL MARIN KEYS, NOVATO, CA 94949; ANN M SUYDERHOUD, 1181 BEL MARIN KEYS, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by A HUSBAND & WIFE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on AUGUST 29, 2001. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 2, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130692 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as AESTHESIS OF LIVING; CAROLIN’S CRAFT, 48 ELM AVE., WOODACRE, CA 94973: CAROLIN GABRIELE STEFANIE RECHBERG, 48 ELM AVE., WOODACRE, CA 94973. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on OCTOBER 29, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 29, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130757 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL OF THE BAY AREA NORTH, 431 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: WATER MOLD FIRE RESTORATION INC., 431 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on AUGUST 29, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 8, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130752 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FENIX GROWTH, 1100 LINCOLN VILLAGE CIRCLE #248, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: OLE RAENGE, 1100 LINCOLN VILLAGE CIRCLE #248, LARKSPUR, CA 94939; EVA BROWN, 1100 LINCOLN
VILLAGE CIRCLE #248, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by A HUSBAND & WIFE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 7, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 7, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130751 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN HORTICULTURAL ACADEMY, 21 ROSS AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JANET P GROSS, 21 ROSS AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 1, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 7, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 16, 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130780 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as JENSEN RESEARCH, 1777 INDIAN VALLEY RD., NOVATO, CA 94947: HARBO P JENSEN, 1777 INDIAN VALLEY RD., NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 13, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 13, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130628 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as INTEGRITY CARE MANAGEMENT, 4040 CIVIC CENTER DR. #200, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KIARA LEE, 875 FLAXBERRY LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on OCTOBER 22, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 19, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130813 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as AVALON NAILS, 530 THIRD ST. #D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HUY CAN M NGUYEN, 1446 SEMINARY AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94621. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 19, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 2012) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304415 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. Fictitious Business name(s): AVALON NAILS, 530 THIRD ST. SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. Under File No: 2011127740. Registrant’s Name(s): THAO T NGUYEN, 2109 FAIRFAX PL., SANTA ROSA, CA 95404. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 19, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130825 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DRIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT, 24 BUENA VISTA AVE., CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: LUMINA OPTOMETRY INC., 35 SAN ANSELMO AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130735 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TURTLE ROAD MEDIA, 44A CROOKED AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: WENDY J MENARA, 44A CROOKED AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on JANUARY 1, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 5, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130820 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as A CONSORTIUM FOR HEALTH; BACK IN ACTION, 1615 HILL RD SUITE G, NOVATO, CA 94947: HEIDI R LAW, 28 SAND PIPER, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130818 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BACK IN ACTION; A CONSORTIUM FOR HEALTH, 711 D ST. SUITE 115, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEIDI R LAW, 28 SAND PIPER, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 20, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130700 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as POWERHOUSE SECURITY; GO DOG FOOD, 408 RICHARDSON ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ALFORD ENDEAVORS LLC., 408 RICHARDSON ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on OCTOBER 1, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 30, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130856 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FIVE POINTS CROSSFIT, 5651 PARADISE DR., CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: TERRA LINDA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING LLC., 55 DEL ORO LAGOON, NOVATO, CA 94949.This business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 27, 2012. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130832 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BARBARY GHOST LLC., 110 LOCH LOMOND DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ANDREW TESTWUIDE, 9051 MIDDLE TERRACE, MONTE RIO, CA 95462. This business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on JANUARY 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 21, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130846 ` The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LYNN ERVIN PSYCHOTHERAPY, 1480 LINCOLN AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LYNN ERVIN, 72 SCENIC AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business
name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 26, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130849 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as S & B INVESTMENTS, 7 MANN DR., KENTFIELD, CA 94904: JSE LLC., 7 MANN DR., KENTFIELD, CA 94904; LORIN B BLUM (TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT J SCHERMAN REVOKABLE LIVING TRUST), 1939 HARRISON ST., OAKLAND, CA 94612; CAROLYN A SCHERMAN (TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT J SCHERMAN REVOKABLE LIVING TRUST) 6431 GWIN RD., OAKLAND, CA 94611; HERMAN A TRUTNER (TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT J SCHERMAN REVOKABLE LIVING TRUST) 2109 FOURTH ST., LIVERMORE, CA 94550. This business is being conducted by JOINT VENTURE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1978. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 26, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304420 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. Fictitious Business name(s): TRINITY NAILS, 247 SHORELINE HWY STE 10, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. Filed in Marin County on: MAY 21, 2012. Under File No: 129499. Registrant’s Name(s): HOAI NHI THI LE, 1028 MINERVA ST., SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 19, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 130901 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN COMPUTER
RESOURCE CENTER (MCRC), 42 DIGITAL DR. #3, NOVATO, CA 94949: COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER, 42 DIGITAL DR. #3, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 3, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012130826 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as IDENTITY DISPLAYS, 138 HAMILTON DR. UNIT D, NOVATO, CA 94949: TIM R YOCKE, 138 HAMILTON DR. UNIT D, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NOVEMBER 16, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 21, 2012. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012)
ALL OTHER LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARYL GROSSMAN. Case No. PR-1205064. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DARYL GROSSMAN AKA DARYL KENT GROSSMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DOLORES CORDELL in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOLORES CORDELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the per-
sonal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 17, 2012 at 8:30AM. in Dept: H, Room: H, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: DOLORES CORDELL, 15 SCENIC ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. (415) 454-5106. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 23, 30; DECEMBER 7, 14, 2012)
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I started taking medication that makes me fat—about 80 pounds overweight, which is a lot on a 5-foot 7-inch female frame. Cutting calories and exercising will not change this, and I cannot stop taking this drug. It alleviates a serious mental health problem, allowing me to function normally, which is pretty much a miracle. Still, thanks to my weight gain, I am getting super-depressed. I think people must look at me like I’m some undisciplined pig. My cute clothes no longer fit, so I bought clothes that hide the weight. I’d love to date, but I’m so uncomfortable looking at myself naked that I can’t imagine letting anyone else do it.—Ballooned
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It isn’t fair. It’s not like you spent the year locked in a room with Ben & Jerry and Colonel Sanders, yet here you are thinking people must look at your butt and wonder whether you beep when you back up. Although you say cutting calories doesn’t help, you should ask your doctor whether cutting carbs might. There’s evidence that a low-carb diet (with adequate fat intake) is the best way for most people to lose and keep off weight. It also seems to alleviate or even beat down some diseases—for example, eliminating diabetes symptoms in Dr. Jay Wortman and very possibly being responsible for the reversal in progressive multiple sclerosis symptoms in Dr. Terry Wahls. (See drjaywortman.com and terrywahls.com, and read Why We Get Fat, by Gary Taubes, for the dietary evidence based on his vetting of thousands of studies.) But, let’s say there’s no way for you to lose the weight. Well-meaning friends will tell you things like “sexy is a state of mind,” which will seem like the dumbest thing you’ve ever heard in light of how you probably feel you resemble the state of Texas. Actually, there are decades of studies showing that “walking the walk”—acting the way you’d like to feel—is one of the most effective ways to change how you feel. For example, experimental social psychologist Dr. Dana R. Carney had people assume power-broker poses like sitting with their hands behind their head and their feet up on a desk. Subjects only assumed two different poses for a total of two minutes, but this led to measurable psychological, biochemical, and behavioral changes. Those who were assigned the power poses had their levels of the dominance hormone testosterone shoot up. They reported feeling significantly more powerful and “in charge,” and their willingness to take risks in a subsequent gambling test suggests that they meaningfully increased their confidence. Findings like Carney’s make the “just walk the walk” advice I found in the book “Stop Calling Him Honey” sound a lot more hopeful than hokey. The co-authors, Maggie Arana and Julienne Davis, advise body-loathing women (of all sizes) who want to feel sexy to strut naked, in high heels, in front of their mirror. They tell you to watch yourself running your hands up and down your bare skin, tell yourself, “I’m sexy,” and really mean it, feel it—and to keep at it until it eventually starts to ring true. If that still sounds like a fool’s errand (even with the help of Jose Cuervo and James Brown), it might help to have a role model. Look up YouTube videos of 200-plus-pound indie rocker Beth Ditto, who struts around in body-hugging dresses, corsets, and fishnets like she invented sexy. Beth Ditto’s fatitude inspired Nikki, a friend of Arana and Davis’s, to start walking tall and wide in form-fitting, cleavage-baring clothes instead of dressing like she’s apologizing for not being built like a paper cut. And sure, there are a lot of guys who won’t date above a size 8 or 10, but you don’t need to attract “a lot of guys” unless you’re opening a sports bar. There are men who prefer the larger ladies and those who don’t have a stringent requirement for any sort of body size, but what no guy wants is a woman who’s piled on the shame. Work on adjusting both your head and your appearance. Spend money on your hair, makeup and a new wardrobe—no tentwear!—and go to one of those bra specialty stores where a little old Hungarian lady will yank you into a bra that fits. And keep in mind that in a world of people shoving their problems behind the furniture (especially stigmatized problems like mental health issues), you’re doing what it takes to be mentally healthy and functional. If you look at your weight from this angle, it seems you’ve got good reason to march through the world like you’re all that and 80 pounds more o’ that. < © Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. www.advicegoddess.com. Got a problem? Email AdviceAmy@aol.com or write to Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
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