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››LETTERS The b-ck stops here

Two references to the “f-word” on the covers of the Pacific Sun this month. One an acronym [“Everyone’s in a Frenzy Over PDAs—WTF?!” March 7]; the other a play on words [“Where the Buck Is All the Money Going?” March 21]. What are y’all thinking?

Not on the cover, folks; what say you?

Bert Pankler, Marin

Editor’s note: Thanks for writing Bert. We hope you and readers take a look at lexicographer Jesse Sheidlower’s oped in the New York Times on March 31 headlined “The Case for Profanity in Print.” Let us know what you think.

Spare the Air is nothing but a smoke screen!

I didn’t vote for the Spare the Air [days] and I didn’t see any ballot measure on it, did you? Then who proposed and set up the Bay Area Quality Air Management District and how is it funded? What salaries are paid and what is their right to impose it on us homeowners on the issues of fireplace warmth?

I have a fireplace and some years ago installed an air-tight stove insert, and stainless steel chimney at an expense to me. I like a fire, usually on a relaxing Sunday or holiday, now and then. I also have radiant heating in floors; I insulated the walls and attic and have double glass windows. It’s nice to use the fireplace insert to supplement on the heating costs. I

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believe if one does some measures in their home we should be exempt on some of these days. Will the intrusiveness of this organization pay a portion of my gas bill? Will you?

Look out on the freeways each morning bumper to bumper cars going 3mph hindered by ongoing road construction seems to me more the issue. I’m a disabled American vet and I do have Asthma, taking controlled medications daily for it, for years. And I’m not bothered by my fireplace—because I did something about it.

Walter Schivo, Novato

Whichever story is true, he was a man of many shortcomings

I recently read your wonderful tribute to my aunt Marcia Blackman [“The Moose That Roared,” Jan. 11]. She was a unique woman and your editorial portrayed her perfectly.

As a young teen, I spent many summers in Marin with my aunt and know how she loved the Sun and voicing her opinion. She would often mail me her published letters. I wanted to correct one mistake in your editorial— how she got her nickname. You wrote “Her nickname Moose comes from a story she published about a penis.” Aunt Marcia told me (and others) that the reason she became “the Moose” was that she was dating a married man who was speaking to her on the phone. His wife came in and, pretending he was speaking to his buddy, he started calling Marcia, “Moose.” Aunt Marcia thought it was hilarious and started calling herself Moose afterward. Just wanted to set the record

straight, so to speak, as well as compliment you for your editorial. I know how hard it is to capture a Moose, and you did so brilliantly.

Jordana Bales, Bronx

Homeless giving San Rafael lumbago ...

I beg your pardon, Pacific Sun [regarding Nikki Silverstein’s March 21 “zero” for the City of San Rafael]. San Rafael has bent over backward for ALL of Marin’s homeless population for many years and treats them with respect. That San Rafael would like to share this challenge with other Marin communities by moving one service—Ritter Center—doesn’t seem to be asking for that much. How about Mill Valley stepping up to the plate and hosting some of our citizens who are down on their luck ... or Tiburon or Belvedere or Sausalito or (fill in the blank)? If they all refuse, then who are the real NIMBYs? Kraemer Winslow, San Rafael

Typical San Rafael resident at the end of a long day of bending over backward for the homeless.

This is what we call getting the ‘upper’ hand

To my beloved editors, Here’s one for Whatley: Q: What’s the best way to capitalize on an opportunity?

A: On An Opportunity.

Skip Corsini, Shasta

And the horse they road in on ...

[In regards to the Hero&Zero column of March 21 in which Nikki Silverstein gave a goose egg to the City of San Rafael for an alleged dissipation of support for Ritter Center in the downtown area.] I just don’t get it! I hold the City of San Rafael to their commitment! Instead of backing out and succumbing to the retoric, how about if they dug in and got a little of the “needy people dirt” on their hands and try to imagine an extended plan for San Rafael to keep Marin’s needy moving forward! On a personal note, I have grown up in Marin and have had my highs and lows.

I had a fab job, great income and benefits at a job in San Rafael for 10 years, had a brain aneurysm, and a massive heart attack and health issues forced me to give up my job. I am now back in good health and have secure housing and a modest salary. Having lost my health coverage and needing many medications, I was panicked until I learned of the clinic at Ritter and they have been my rock, including assistance on signing up for health coverage! I have also had to pick up fresh

veggies and fruit at times to make it through the month. For every person who sits in front of the center who doesn’t want to improve their quality of life, there are five who do ... and that’s why the people at the Ritter Center give their all to the City of San Rafael! Get off of your high horse San Rafael and dig in! The rough ride will be made smoother with your continued support.

Dawn Maloney, San Rafael

Well, that explains RVP’s recent allGuatemalan cast of ‘Guys and Dolls’ ...

Great article by Charles Brousse [“What’s the Best Bang for This Buck?” March 21] on Marin Community Foundation and the injustice that this leftist phony and Ross resident Thomas Peters has inflicted on Marin citizens. The Buck fund is for Marin County’s needy—not Mexico, Central America and every other third world country’s needy.

Who receives by far the most money from Pearl Buck’s gift to Marin? The Canal Alliance that’s who; it received more than $1 million in 2013, far and away the largest donation in the system. What is it spent on? To advocate for, and encourage more illegal immigration that is destroying the language, culture and standard of living of Marin’s community.

While all the artists in Marin were creating great art and enjoying life, the one percenters like Thomas Peters have been selling out the country and Marin County. Now artists are getting the same treatment that construction

workers and every other worker that has lost his job to illegal immigration is receiving.

Wake up and stop supporting suicidal liberals who want to destroy what is left of this once great county.

Tim Peterson, San Anselmo

It’s not how you win or lose, it’s whether the college scout saw your triple-double

This is also very prevalent in youth sports [Video: “Race to Nowhere,” about the harm of parental pressure on kids’ education, March 21]. Parents are taking control of what used to be kids’ games, to force feed concepts of success into their children. Lost is the idea of letting kids play and learn in a fun environment. Asked what the No. 1 thing they disliked about their youth sport, kids named “the ride home in the car.”

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s it a vital tool to foster local democracy or a luxury that financially squeezed cities just can’t afford?

That’s the core question behind the debate at the Marin Telecommunication Agency (MTA) over whether its members should take money from their cable franchise fees to give a one-time subsidy to the Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM).

On Wednesday, April 9, members of the MTA are expected to vote on whether to funnel a subsidy to keep the CMCM in relatively sound financial health for the next few years, after which it should, according to its executive director, land on ground more financially stable than the shaky terrain on which it now rests.

Some members of the MTA, a joint powers agency, have let it be known that they’re unhappy taking money from their portion of the franchise fee Comcast pays and giving it to the CMCM. Larry Chu, the Larkspur council member who represents his city on the MTA, says he “finds it difficult” to support a decision to provide the media center with a subsidy after serving as the co-chair of a sales tax measure in Larkspur. During the campaign for the measure, Chu, says, “I said to our residents that we didn’t have enough money to fix potholes. We have a limited pool of resources, and we need

to do the greatest good for the greatest number” of residents.

The CMCM is asking MTA members to approve a grant of $660,000, according to Michael Eisenmenger, its executive director. The grant would be spread over three years. Eisenmenger says it’s critical for the media center to receive the infusion of funding to allow the facility to refresh aging equipment and software, tools essential for the CMCM to continue providing public programming on Comcast cable channels 26, 27 and 30.

The MTA comprises 10 member cities and the county, all of which have an agreement under MTA auspices with Comcast.

Novato has its own contract with the cable company.

In 2006, the MTA board voted unanimously to approve a new franchise agreement with Comcast, ending six years of negotiations involving three telecommunication companies that had entered the Marin marketplace and then had exited through corporate maneuvers.

Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) had cable service in Marin at the start of the negotiations; then AT&T moved in and took over for TCI; then Comcast took over for AT&T, which has since re-entered the local market.

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A small private college just got a big boost.

Dominican University of California announced a major gift on Wednesday, March 26—the largest in the private college’s 124-year history. Andrew Barowsky, chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, donated $17.5 million, jumpstarting a series of planned initiatives aimed to transform the university into a “renewed vision of liberal arts education” and better equip students for today’s workforce. The donations will culminate in an ultimate $25 million in new revenue that will revamp Dominican’s business program, international program and physical campus.

Dominican President Mary B. Marcy explains the gift, which adds a considerable amount to Dominican’s current annual budget of around $52 million, will drive changes planned over the next 10 years including new programs in the Andrew P. Barowsky School of Business (renamed in recognition of its benefactor), and the creation of the Françoise O. Lepage Center for Global Innovation, which will act as the university’s hub for international initiatives.

The donations will also start The Acacia Project, a series of renovations that create more community spaces, improve traffic flow, and foster a more sustainable and pedestrian-friendly campus.

Boosting these changes is the reality that higher education must evolve to meet the needs of employers who now demand honed skills in critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, cultural awareness, project management and the ability to work independently. The goal is to nurture students (30 percent of Dominican’s 1,600 undergraduates are first-generation college students) to succeed in the work force by requiring all students to work outside of the classroom, starting fall 2014. Students will engage in service-learning, undergraduate research, capstone projects, and intensive first-year seminars—hands-on practices that have been shown to increase rates of student retention and student engagement, the University says.

The bridge between classroom and the world beyond continues with a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with available concentrations in global business, sustainable enterprise, or strategic leadership. Sam Beldona, dean of the Andrew P. Barowsky School of Business, says, “Our global consulting project will give Dominican’s MBA graduates a significant competitive edge when they enter the workforce.”—Cristina Schreil

Marin Women’s Hall of Fame inducts five new members Marin, you are a lucky county: There are women of outstanding achievement in your ranks, and thanks to the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame, they can be celebrated for their remarkable contributions to your environs and beyond.

On Thursday, March 27, at San Rafael’s Peacock Gap Golf Club, five women—Claudia Asprer, Joan Brown, Patricia Hellman Gibbs, M.D., Bettie Ruth Hodges and Elissa Giambastiani—were inducted into the Hall of Fame, founded in 1987 by a group of forward-thinking women and currently boasting 127 honorees.

The accomplishments of the women honored this year are many, and the areas they’ve lent their expertise and dedication to range from business to academics to health care to social justice.

Asprer, founder of the nonprofit foster child support program Moving On Up, has been a foster parent to more than 90 Marin children, and has adopted nearly a third of them. Moving On Up helps remove barriers for emancipated foster children to pursue higher education, and Asprer has been instrumental in offering housing and basic needs to youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless so that they can focus on their education and lead healthy, productive lives.

Brown created Marin County’s internationally acclaimed Civic Center Volunteers (CCV) in 1978, and directed it for more than 32 years. The program started with zero volunteers shortly after Proposition 13—which cut property taxes and reduced the budgets of local government—passed. CCV grew to more than 8,500 volunteers by the time Brown retired in 2011, and cumulatively delivered more than $125 million in services.

Gibbs, along with her husband and co-founder Dr. Richard Gibbs, opened the doors in 1994 to the San Francisco Free Clinic, which has, for the past 20 years, provided free medical care to the uninsured while training and encouraging other physicians and medical providers to do the same. A former member of the U.S. Ski Team, Gibbs is also a co-founder of Sugar Bowl Academy, a college preparatory high school for competitive skiers.

Hodges, president and executive director of The Hannah Project Partnership for Academic Achievement, has helped countless youth in Marin City and other underserved communities reach their full potential through culture and the arts. Hodges was also one of the first staffers for the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C. Giambastiani died in 2012, but served as CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce from 1987 to 2000. During this time, the business community pioneer, who also helped establish the Marin Economic Commission, Marin Consortium for Workforce Housing and the Marin Workforce Housing Trust, transformed the chamber into one of the best in the state.

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nation’s capital as well as Sacramento, spurring the MTA to sign a deal with Comcast before federal and state law could eviscerate the authority of local telecommunication agencies—a real possibility given the tenure of the times in the worlds of politics and telecommunications regulation. The deal the MTA board struck, among other things, required Comcast—which serves about 62,000 customers—to put up $3.1 million to get the CMCM out of the starting gate. The cable company agreed to front the money in exchange for a stipulation that it would add a fee onto customers’ bills to recoup that money during the 10-year term of the franchise contract.

Shortly after the MTA pulled the trigger on the Comcast contract, the state Legislature passed the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA). Telecommunication companies in the state had lobbied heavily to get the bill passed because it imposed a statewide franchise and reduced local control. Previously, local government entities, like the MTA, could strike their own deals. Telecommunications companies had to get approvals from each local entity across the state, each local entity could mandate different requirements and each contract could set different fees and rates.

Under DIVCA, a telecommunications company applies to the state Public Utilities Commission for a franchise agreement that allows the company to provide video

service. One of the requirements in that franchise contract is a 1 percent fee collected from a telecommunications company’s gross revenues to help fund PEG (Public, Education, Government) programming.

The $3.1 million Comcast agreed to front as part of the franchise agreement went toward media center equipment and operating expenses. When the MTA decided to go with the new DIVCA state franchise, PEG proponents hoped the 1 percent PEG fee stipulated in the state franchise agreement would flow to the CMCM. Comcast saw it differently. The company said the state franchise agreement didn’t obligate it to give the MTA a full 1 percent of gross revenues.

In a settlement, Comcast and the MTA agreed that the company would pay half of the 1 percent fee until it recovered its front money. That means the CMCM is receiving less than anticipated. And that’s the reason the facility is asking MTA members for a one-time subsidy.

Along with one half of 1 percent for PEG, Comcast transfers 5 percent of its gross revenues to the MTA. The state franchise stipulates that amount, which isn’t in dispute. The 5 percent, which goes to members of the MTA, gets distributed according to the size of the revenue Comcast brings in from each jurisdiction. The county and San Rafael bring in most of the franchise fee money.

The debate over PEG programming value has been an issue for decades, espe-

cially since telecommunications companies made it clear that they had no interest in performing a public cable-casting role themselves. The old public broadcasting model was fraying.

In 1984, a House Commerce Committee released a report that stated, “Public access channels are often the video equivalent of the speaker’s soapbox or the electronic parallel to the printed pamphlet. They provide groups and individuals who generally have not had access to the electronic media with the opportunity to become sources of information in the electronic marketplace.”

The money from the Comcast franchise fee goes into general funds, and that infusion of cash has been a benefit as city and county budgets were squeezed by dim economic realities. Balancing the value of maintaining a healthy PEG cable landscape and also providing services with general fund money is a balancing act that can become uneasy. But the value of a healthy public access cable landscape isn’t as esoteric as it may seem, say PEG proponents who champion public access as essential to local democracy and an informed and educated electorate.

One of the jobs the CMCM performs is cable-casting public meetings. That takes equipment and resources that have a finite lifetime and must, like the equipment and assets in the public and education segments, be renewed, Eisenmenger says.

The media center provides services to

the MTA on a contract basis. The current contract ran out in 2013. It has been extended twice. According to former San Anselmo councilwoman and current MTA executive officer Barbara Thornton, the MTA and the CMCM “were close to an agreement” on a new contract last summer, “when the media center came back and asked for franchise fees.” Getting that one-time subsidy with a portion of the Comcast franchise fee is a fundamental shift in how the CMCM would get funding, says Thornton.

The CMCM needs to garner votes of approval for the subsidy from MTA members who receive a combined 75 percent of the franchise fee. That means that if the county and San Rafael support granting the subsidy, it would be a done deal.

An informal tally of support in the weeks before the vote shows that the CMCM may be getting its subsidy. But San Rafael has been talking about an alternate condition of approval. That city has made it known that the media center should reduce its operating reserve to “below $350,000,” according to Eisenmenger. “Ideally, $500,000 is what I wanted as an operating reserve.”

The issue of the operating reserve will be a topic at the April 9 meeting, when MTA members put the CMCM subsidy on the table. Thornton says the issue of the subsidy is a key sticking point in the decision of whether or not to approve a contract with the CMCM. 15 >

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4. What did Benjamin Franklin consider“a bird of poor moral character?”

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7. The Chrysler automobile manufacturer is a wholly owned subsidiary of what European auto company?

8. The Vatican’s Swiss Guard still wears a uniform thought to be designed in the early 16th century by what multitalented artist?

9. Located on the River Thames opposite Windsor is the largest and most famous of England’s public schools. Founded by King Henry VI in 1440, what’s the name?

10. Find a single word related to each word group: 10a. Tree trunk, wedding, doorbell (four-letter word) 10b. Billie, Martin, Elvis (four-letter word) 10c. Wasp, Gordon Sumner, Newman/Redford (five-letter word) BONUS QUESTION: Why do those Mexican jumping beans jump?

Howard Rachelson invites you to upcoming live team trivia contests at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael on Tuesday, April 1, and at the Broken Drum in San Rafael on Wednesday, April 9, both at 6:30pm. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit. Email Howard at howard1@triviacafe.com or visit www.triviacafe.com. ▲ In the 70s, Larry Moyer fought against developers trying to take over the Sausalito waterfront and helped save the houseboat community from extinction.

Today, the 90-year-old artist still lives on a Sausalito houseboat and remains a caretaker of the waterfront and Richardson Bay. His neighbor, Janine Boneparth, recently watched Larry load board his skiff and row out to the Bay to retrieve floating garbage. “While everyone cares, few people take the initiative like Larry does,” Janine said.

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▼ A Belvedere grandfather was swindled out of $22,000 by a phone call from a con artist pretending to be the man’s grandson. The scammer said that he was in jail in Mexico and requested that his “grandfather” send $22,000 to an Amarillo, Texas, address for his release. The victim complied. Belvedere police stepped in and alerted Amarillo police. The cash arrived at the home of a 70-year-old woman who had received a call from a man with a cockamamie story about helping her claim European lottery winnings. She was to send the money to an address in Oklahoma. Scheme foiled and the Belvedere man recovered his $22,000. People that prey on seniors are despicable. Zeroes, pick on someone your own age.

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the gauntlet when he informed me that I was geographically undesirable and dared me to change his mind.

4. Wrong again. I didn’t need to go through the selection process, because the fine folks at Hurry Date provide the names of everyone who picks you and encourage you to add the rejected men to your “yes” list. I scored four of seven.

Better than 50 percent, although my feelings were hurt that the other three didn’t crush on me.

5. I was on the psychologist’s dance card, but he never e-mailed me. Guess he’s getting faster with that crazy determination. The attorney got in touch, but I didn’t feel like schlepping over the Richmond Bridge or convincing him to.

6. To the woman who suggested that we gather a group of gals to go to another Jewish speed dating event, I regretfully must decline. I’ll meet you ladies for a drink, but I’m kicking my speed habit.

(Sorry that I didn’t respond to your email, but I still haven’t figured out how to use Yahoo’s new system and your message escaped to the ether.)

7. Mickey, I agree that it doesn’t make sense and that the event isn’t attracting the right type of men. With that in mind, I ask all the yentas out there to feel free to introduce me to an eligible Jewish man. I’ve decided I’m not so fussy anymore. My requirements include: a pulse and a sense of humor.

8. Joel’s opinion differs from Mickey’s. His comment on the Pacific Sun’s website indicates that the problem is California Jewish men and I should find a Jew from Florida. Mohels are on both coasts, so the men seem the same to me.

9. PBJammin, thank you for pointing out that I need to be more engaged and less judgmental when I meet a man.

10. Randy identified my issues with finding the right man. Apparently, I should become a sports fan, get a “boob job” and stop writing about my vagina. I’m mulling over your suggestions, but I think you’re wrong about the sports thing. My editor thinks you’re right about the vagina part.

Guess what? Swear, swear, swear it’s true. While I was writing this column, Hurry Date followed up to apologize for not giving me eight dates as promised.

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t appears that I was somewhat derelict in my duties when reporting about my evening at Jewish speed dating. Since the column ran, my e-mail box keeps filling up with messages. While most are questions or requests for additional details, some are expressions of horror. OK, it wasn’t a great experience, but I’m not scarred for life or anything.

If you missed the story, here’s a synopsis: I attended Jewish speed dating recently.

The woman stays seated at her assigned table. Men rotate through and spend five minutes with each woman. You keep track of who you’re interested in seeing again and submit your yays and nays to the host.

You like them, they like you, it’s a match and contact information is exchanged.

Although it’s an evening I want to expunge from my memory, I will now answer all questions posed and provide nittygritty specifics. Or, I’ll just make stuff up if I can’t remember.

1. When you sign up and plunk down your money, the host promises that you’ll meet at least eight men. I described only seven, because one guy no-showed. All eight gals appeared, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, which meant that Mandy, the event coordinator, kept each woman company for five minutes. She was my first and best date, but she’s about 25 years old. A bit too young for me.

2. Every man that sat down with me asked the same first question: “Are you Jewish?” Um, I’m at Jewish speed dating, so yes, I am. As shocking as this may be, not all the participants were members of the tribe. The men were; however, at least two of the women were shiksas. How devious. As if it’s not difficult enough to find a nice Jewish guy, now I have to compete with tall, willowy blondes and their cute little straight noses. Oy. 3. Yes, I picked two men. After all, I dolled myself up and braved a storm to get there. Remember, only matches would be shown to me. Without my mutual yes, I wouldn’t know whether I was good enough to be among the chosen few. (Huge admission here of yet another of my shortcomings.) Although I wasn’t interested particularly in meeting any of the men again, I considered picking all seven just to see. In the end, the psychologist who said it takes six months to figure out if someone you’re dating is crazy seemed a safe bet because I might pull a half-year relationship. I also placed a check mark next to the Berkeley attorney who threw down

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Kiss of Marin

A seedy back alley swallowed in shadow; a hardboiled detective engulfed in tendrils of his own cigarette smoke; an alluring woman with promises of redemption.

At first, it seems that the sinister setting, flawed characters and heightened drama of the film noir genre has nothing to do with picturesque Marin County—or the Best of Marin. Yet, there’s something seductive about film noir that has long enticed everyone from sophisticated film buffs to casual moviegoers into fantastical explorations of lust, greed, restitution and destruction. Film noir compels us to dig deep into the pleasant façade before us for a deeper meaning. It’s been hard keeping the list of winning dames and unsung heroes undercover, but it’s time to give you the rap, Marin. We’re ready to spill where our readers go for the best hash houses and gin mills, the true cats, dogs and birds of Marin, where they go to beef up if they need to flee a crime scene, and the best dance halls and nightclubs for the average dame and mug.

For our 2014 Best of Marin, the Pacific Sun is paying tribute to the intriguing genre that casts shadows on some of our county’s most popular joints in this mad, mad world.—Stephanie Powell

Film noir–one of cinema’s darkest genres

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nswering the question “What is film noir?” is as slippery and as convoluted as the genre itself. The short answer is that it describes a type of black-and-white urban melodrama made after World War II in which a violent, duplicitous woman leads a gullible tough guy to his doom. So far, so good. But what of Leave Her to Heaven, one of the most beautiful Technicolor films ever made? Or Out of the Past, set primarily in the rustic eastern Sierras? The Maltese Falcon was released several months before Pearl Harbor, every woman in In a Lonely Place is absolutely respectable, and there are scores of noirs in which the hero emerges sobered but unscathed. So let’s just say that classic film noir involves crime, deception, human nature at its rawest, shadows both oblique and literal and an overall sense of inevitable doom.

The genre (or, more precisely, the mood) of film noir evolved gradually out of several different influences. The stark, shadowy look of German Expressionism came to Hollywood with Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder, Edgar G. Ulmer, Otto Preminger and other Central European émigreés of the 1930s. It was a look ideally suited to the moody prose of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain, whose stories of crime and corruption were making their way to the big screen in the same era. Especially influential was the highly stylized labyrinthine cinematography of Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane (1941), which

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despite its minimal box office had a tremendous impact on the filmmakers of the 1940s.

Primarily, though, it was the carnage and aftermath of World War II that made noir such a pervasive reflection of American attitudes in the postwar era.

Although several prototypes came along before the war began—Lang’s M (1931) and You Only Live Once (1937) are about as bleak and sinister as you can get—the whole treachery-and-chiaroscuro ambience of noir didn’t begin to dominate the nation’s movie screens until 1944, as the global conflict entered its fifth bloody year and that quintessentially American cynicism that was suspended in the patriotic aftermath of Pearl Harbor reasserted itself. This was the year of Murder, My Sweet, Double Indemnity, The Woman in the Window, Phantom Lady and Laura, movies dripping with casual deceit, unwholesome desire and the sense that the universe can turn on you when you least expect it. The mood deepened as the full horror of the concentration camps entered the American consciousness and Hiroshima portended a future that was anything but reliable.

It wasn’t just the movies: the whole world was going cuckoo. Think of the mad drippings of Jackson Pollock, the rapid-fire discordance of Charlie Parker, the demented poetry of Tennessee Williams, the rising popularity of psychoanalysis and of existentialism—a philosophy, according to

Merriam-Webster’s 11th, that centers on “the plight of the individual in an unfathomable universe,” a pretty fair summation of the best noirs ever made. Tough new hyper-realistic films from the rubble-filled streets of Rome had an immediacy that captivated U.S. audiences, and American filmmakers returning home from Midway and Anzio and Buchenwald would never make the same kind of movies again.

This new wave of psychological melodramas (there wasn’t a name for them until French film critic Nino Frank coined the term “films noir” in 1946) usually featured a jaded, weary protagonist trying to survive in an uncaring world personified by corrupt politicians, cops on the take and hungry, desperate lowlifes. The mood was tough and fatalistic, with fewer happy endings and more uncertainty and disillusionment than Hollywood was used to; LIFE Magazine film critic D.M. Marshman, Jr. noted the movement’s “profound postwar affection for morbid drama ... deeply rooted diseases of the mind ... unsublimated sex and murder most foul.”

(Marshman knew what he was talking about: He went on to co-write one of the greatest noirs of them all, Sunset Blvd.) The mood didn’t just infect crime thrillers like Scarlet Street, The Killers, Crossfire and The Postman Always Rings Twice. You can sense it in the nightmarish Pottersville sequence in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, in dark

Freudian Westerns like The Gunfighter and Pursued, in moody, anxious musicals like Gilda and Young Man with a Horn (as well as Fred Astaire’s sublime noir-parody ballet “Girl Hunt” in The Band Wagon), and in edgy comedies like Chaplin’s Monsieur Verdoux and Bob Hope’s My Favorite Brunette. Even Laurence Olivier’s 1948 version of Hamlet smells like something out of Raymond Chandler and Edgar G. Ulmer.

Noir continued to flourish throughout the 1950s with classics of depravity and madness like D.O.A., On Dangerous Ground, Pickup on South Street, Angel Face, Night and the City and Touch of Evil, Orson Welles’ trashy Rococo masterpiece. Noir’s influence could be felt internationally as well, in Akira Kurosawa’s cop thriller Stray Dog, Carol Reed’s shifting shadows dazzler The Third Man, Jules Dassin’s caper flick Rififi and Louis Malle’s moody, jazzy Elevator to the Gallows. This is where noir’s classic era ends, but in the half century since then its impact has been burnished by time and can be discerned in films as diverse as nouvelle vague standards Breathless and Shoot the Piano Player, existential nightmares Point Blank and Taxi Driver, the sci-fi classic Blade Runner, David Lynch’s murky, magnificent Mulholland Drive and flat-out tributes like L.A. Confidential, Chinatown and Farewell, My Lovely. Celluloid like that is combustible, but it will never die.—Matthew Stafford

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Eisenmenger says the media center will have to assess the level of services it can provide if MTA members decide against granting the subsidy to get the CMCM through tight finances until 2017, when Comcast will have recouped its upfront costs and a full percentage of PEG fees can start flowing for the media center.

As of last week, Larkspur was the only MTA member that expressed clear opposition to granting the subsidy. Chu says it’s a matter of priorities—and principle. Other joint powers agencies to which Larkspur belongs, he says, provide core services essential to the health and safety of the community. It’s reasonable to view the media center in the context of the arts rather than as a supplier of core services. “We’re in a situation where we could be out $50,000,” Chu says, referring to Larkspur’s portion of the subsidy. “If we had a certain pool of money that we contribute to support the arts, would we be willing to allocate an additional $50,000 to the [CMCM]? The answer I think right now would probably be no because of the higher priorities we have dealing with public infrastructure.”

But as a member of a JPA, Larkspur could be forced to pay its share if the proposed subsidy receives a vote from two members, San Rafael and the county. (That collective-vote arrangement was instituted to prevent small cities representing a minority of cable customers from controlling votes.)

The arrangement also presents the problem, as Chu sees it, that results from giving other members the ability to decide how Larkspur will allocate money in its general fund. And Larkspur isn’t the only city in which rumblings along those lines have emanated. Council members in other cities also have expressed discomfort at hav-

ing their general fund allocations decided on a communal basis. Critics of the MTA say the organization, formed to negotiate a telecommunications contract, should disband and be replaced by a simpler agency or department responsible for oversight of franchise fees and billing complaints—duties the MTA currently handles.

(The philosophical issue of whether a city or county should allow other members of a joint powers agency to control a portion of their general fund, no matter how small, is entirely separate from the issue of whether MTA members should approve a one-time subsidy to the CMCM.) Larkspur set out a firm stake on its position recently when council members voted to take the first steps to withdraw from the MTA. The vote signaled intentions that could become reality next year. “We have not taken ourselves out yet,” Chu says. We hope that we can come to a reasonable agreement that could result in staying in the MTA.” What would it take? Members could receive their percentages of franchise fees through the MTA and then the members could decide for themselves whether, for instance, to contribute a subsidy to the media center.

The importance of providing a community soapbox, a conduit for public information, as well as a method of disseminating emergency information and a way to expand educational content and, yes, a mechanism to promote the arts, always has been at the heart of the PEG dream. Here, the dream is bumping up against reality, even in a county as affluent as Marin.

One of the most successful programming duties on the government side for the CMCM has been cable-casting city council meetings. This month the CMCM is getting ready to wire Larkspur for city council meetings. Y

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Although the masses are becoming more and more conscious of what types of foods are consumed, there remains for many a strong hankering for big, hot, juicy burgers at the end of a long day. And for this, Phyllis’ Giant Burgers continues to lead the way. Stacking only the freshest ingredients and grass-fed organic beef together between freshly baked buns, Phyllis’ remains the burger joint that continues to satisfy hankerings for meaty goodness time and time again. “People keep coming back because they know we only use the freshest ingredients,” says owner James Cho of the four locations. “We’re proud to be a Pacific Sun Hall of Famer!”

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The remarkable Chinese chicken salad still rules the roost at the 26-year-old eatery, according to co-owner Erin Miwa. But the folks at Comforts don’t just rest on their laurels—they’re venturing deeper into vegan, soy-free and gluten-free territory even as they serve up all those traditional deli delectables.

“Not just pastrami!” manager Patti Pathman emphasizes. “Asian, Latin, Mediterranean ... it’s restaurant-quality food to go.”

Comforts 335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo 454.9840 comfortscafe.com

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

For 19 years, San Rafael’s Il Davide restaurant has been feeding the masses. With signature dishes like tortellini with truffle reduction and the delicious prosciutto, customers return so frequently that they’ve become a part of the

Il Davide family. “We’re foodies,” says owner David Haydon with a smile. “But we don’t act like foodies.” Haydon adores his customers as much as he loves his staff, singing their praises when asked about what makes this restaurant a success. “I have a great, long-term staff,” he says. “And our customers are the most incredible and nicest people in the world.”

thought—there are plenty of other options with the same attention-to-detail and highquality ingredients. The tavern transformed this year from its long-incarnation as an Argentinean steakhouse into a more neighborhood-oriented American restaurant—but like any Best of Marin standout, good food and good service knows no borders.

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Boca Tavern enters the Hall of Fame as one of the preeminent places to dine in Novato—with good reason. The ambience is sophisticated, with a California casual accent.

From the well-appointed dining room to the bar and comfortable lounge area to the large patio, there’s not a bad seat in the house. The grass-fed beef is a big draw, but make no mistake: Non-meat eaters are not an after-

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ingredients, many of them local and organic, Sol Food churns out tasty combination plates, crispy sandwiches and leafy salads from its locations in San Rafael, and a new one in Mill Valley. It may just be the cheapest vacation you can take to Puerto Rico.

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Fresh-from-the-oven scones, biscuits and muffins; blueberry pancakes with whipped cream and honest-to-God maple syrup; housemade sausages and omelets brimming with avocado, queso fresco and chorizo; fragrant lattes served in big bowls: What more could the mid-morning gourmet ask for? Half Day Cafe has been serving fabulous breakfasts to ravenous Marinites since 1986, and their whole-wheat sunflower-seed waffles, spinach-and-tomato California benedicts, five-grain organic hot cereal with dried fruits and cinnamon and freshly squeezed juices and lemonade (among other toothsome house specialties) are the stuff of a local legend.

Half Day Cafe 848 College Ave., Kentfield 459.0291 halfdaycafe.com

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT

Repeat Best of Marin winner Lotus Cuisine of India knows how to keep customers satisfied. The commitment to quality ingredients and respect for dietary restrictions exceeds all the competition. Everything is made in-house, including the gluten-free flour mix used to make the delicious naan bread. The menu is packed with many items that are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free, such as the terrific Bengan Bartha. Sourcing the finest local and organic ingredients is a priority to keep the health-conscious eatery top-notch.

The family-operated restaurant is one of five run by owner Pal Sroa that are sprinkled throughout Marin County.

Lotus Cuisine of India 704 Fourth St., San Rafael 456.5808 lotusrestaurant.com

BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Mill Valley Music is dedicated to preventing the extinction of vinyl. Since the closing of Village Music, Gary Scheuenstuhl has provided a hub for vinyl, CD, cassette and even 8-track lovers alike. Set just off the busy downtown core of Mill Valley, this store is the place to go to walk the aisles and browse— you never know what you might find. “We specialize in obsolete technology,” he says with a laugh. He loves what he does. And so do Marin music lovers.

Mill Valley Music 320 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 389.9090 millvalleymusic.com

BEST PET GROOMER

Twin sisters Janine Schengel and Melinda Bowser (yes, real name) are a little surprised that their shop, Doggie Styles, has been elevated to Hall of Fame status because “we never ask people to vote for us and we don’t vote for ourselves,” Schengel says. “I’m really blown away by it.” Her sister adds: “I’m so humbled that people take the time to do it.”

On the other hand, the sisters know all too well how passionate Marinites are about their pets, and they’ve built their reputation by taking exceptional care of all those pups.

Doggie Styles 401 Miller Ave., Ste. E, Mill Valley 381.1777 doggiestylesmarin.com

BEST PLACE FOR A WEDDING

Love is always in the air at Marin Art & Garden Center—and not just because of the birds and bees and butterflies frolicking about the lovely flowers, but because Marinites love weddings at MAGC! In between featuring fine art from Bay Area artists or putting on summer music events, Marin Art & Garden Center hosts spectacular weddings. With ample indoor or outdoor reception seating,

perfect lighting, a lovely gazebo and beautifully landscaped gardens, the center has been there for countless couples. With a history of attractive gardens and support of the arts dating back to the 1860s, this historic Ross location holds a particular air of magic that adds to the glow of bride and groom as they exchange vows.

Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross, 455.5260 magc.org

BEST ROSS VALLEY RESTAURANT AND BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

A perennial winner in multiple categories, Insalata’s is a Marin favorite. The restaurant just celebrated its 15th anniversary and is as busy now as it was its first year. In addition to seated dining service, Insalata’s does a brisk takeout business at the counter in back and offers a full range of catering options for that special party or wedding. The menu is brimming with the Mediterranean specialties that Insalata’s is known for, from the signature fattoush salad to the lamb tagine and homemade pastas with seasonal vegetables. Ingredients are sourced from local, organic purveyors whenever possible.

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BEST BAKERY

With two locations in Larkspur and one in Novato, Rustic Bakery has lovers of artisan pastries, homemade soups, fresh salads and sandwiches covered. Whether you’re deciding between a savory or sweet treat to enjoy in the cozy interior or relaxing exterior, you can rest assured knowing that it was made with quality ingredients that are local and organic whenever possible. You don’t even have to step into the welcoming and aroma-filled locations to know what the specials are: every day, the bakery lists yummy creations on its Facebook page.

And if you’re looking for a spot to become a holiday favorite, look no further. Rustic will shower you and yours with things like “Sparkling Lovers” baskets on Valentine’s Day and Irish soda bread on St. Patrick’s Day. ---Rustic Bakery 1139 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 925.1556, 1407 Grant Ave., Novato 878.4952, 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 461.9900 rusticbakery.com 2ND Arizmendi, San Rafael 3RD Emporio Rulli, Larkspur

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THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND RYES: Food and Drink We’re not saying film noir characters keep to the healthiest diets, but there’s no questioning their appetites for all that life has to offer. And in Marin, life offers some of the Bay Area’s most respected haute cuisine, friendliest sports bars and tastiest lunch counters.

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The menu may change every day but the customers certainly don’t, say Dipsea Cafe owner John Siotos and his wife, Cori.

“Ninety-nine percent of our customers have been with us from the very beginning,” she says. “Now their children are bringing in their girlfriends.” The cafe is a homey, comforting place that serves Marin’s Best Breakfast, all day long. (On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Greek food is dished up for dinner.) It has an extensive menu, with many popular scrambles, such as the Cori’s Scramble, featuring Italian sausage, onion, tomato, fresh salsa and Jack cheese, as well as all the expected breakfast favorites. Right at the top of the menu is the classic American breakfast: two eggs, bacon, home fries and biscuit with coffee or tea. It’s called, of course, “The Usual.”

---Dipsea Cafe 200 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley 381.0298 dipseacafe.com 2ND Comforts, San Anselmo 3RD Marvin’s Restaurant, Novato

BEST BREW PUB/SPORTS BAR

Whether you’re waiting for the ferry or meeting friends after work, Marin Brewing Company is the place to be when it comes to enjoying high-quality beer and yummy food that goes well with it.

Founded in 1989, this popular brew pub and award-winning microbrewery serves a full menu until midnight seven days a week. Drinking classic brews like Mt. Tam Pale Ale and San Quentin’s Breakout Stout

(named after surrounding landmarks) will make you feel like a local, even if you aren’t. The indoor atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the outdoor patio is a great place to people-watch and raise your glass to living, working or playing in this paradise known as Marin County.

---Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 461.4677 marinbrewing.com 2ND Hopmonk Tavern, Novato 3RD Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax

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BEST BURGER

M & G Burgers & Beverages has been grilling and garnishing hot, juicy patties out of a venerable Fairfax landmark since 1962. What’s the secret of its success?

“We use transfat-free organic beef from Prather Ranch and grind it fresh daily,” says Mark Escabar, owner since 1998. “All of our burgers are custom-built, but they usually come with lettuce, pickles, onions, tomatoes and a special sauce that’s been unique to M & G for 50 years. People love it.” People also love the bacon chili double cheeseburger, the buffalo burgers, the patty melts, the crinkle-cut French fries, the malted milks with real malt, the mocha/Oreo/candy cane/fresh peach/fresh strawberry/fresh banana milkshakes and the homemade chili, which the legendary Phyllis Diller loved so much, M & G used to ship it to her in Beverly Hills.

(Other celebrity customers have included Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn and Frances McDormand.) The décor is “traditional Americana—surfboards, movie posters, pop music memorabilia, and our trademark, a ’56 Ford hotrod pickup we have parked out front.” Beer, wine and patio seating is available too.

---M&G Burgers & Beverages 2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax 454.0655 2ND Bubba’s Diner, San Anselmo 3RD Pearl’s Phatburgers, Mill Valley

BEST BURRITO

At High Tech Burrito, “The era of fatladen, processed food is over.” These guys celebrate the “era of real food” every day with a commitment to the art of real cooking. Using the finest ingredients around, High Tech serves up filling, nutritious meals, while providing a welcoming

environment. The original 400 square-foot location, opened in San Rafael in 1986, just wasn’t big enough for the dreamers behind this place. Now boasting 13 locations across the Bay Area, High Tech reaches all those in search of fresh, customized food.

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BEST CATERER

A mainstay for more than a decade on Best of Marin lists in various categories, this year Comforts is being recognized for something you may not have considered: their catering services. Catering manager Cathy Kane says they can serve up high-quality snacks or meals for gatherings of up to 150 people—as well as the lesser-populated family parties, corporate events and real estate brokers’ open houses. (Come for the coconut cupcakes, leave with a positive impression of that three-bedroom Spanish-style fixer.) A great advantage in considering Comforts for catering is that as a full-service deli and cafe (Comforts was silver medalist in the Best Breakfast category) you can just walk in the door and sample the goodies. 22 >

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---Comforts 335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 454.9840 comfortscafe.com 2ND An Affair to Remember, San Rafael 3RD Forks and Fingers, Novato

BEST CHINESE

“Marinites know exactly what they want,” Jennie Low says. And for more than two decades her restaurant, Jennie Low’s, perennial Best of Marin winner, has given us just that. Her menu sports not only the traditional Chinese fare (mango chicken, lemon chicken and green beans are still enormously popular—and who can resist the “Princess Chicken”?) it offers “light” options, and gluten-free—including gluten-free soy sauce. If you don’t see exactly what you want, a note at the bottom of the menu urges diners to simply ask. Jennie Low has had health issues in recent years, but wants her customers to know that she’s bounced back and at 74 is still enjoying her work very much. And Marinites have been enjoying her work very much, too.

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Jole Braun, owner of the San Rafael location of Michael’s Sourdough, wants to thank you. The staff at this family business is tickled pink over their first first-place Best of Marin win, but it shouldn’t be a surprise.

Customers pack the place between peak hours, from about 11am-2pm on weekdays, for sourdough baked in-house that day.

From construction workers grabbing lunch at 8am to a guy from Honolulu loading up on that famous Bay Area bread before flying home, Michael’s got ya covered with sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee and pastries.

Of course, all 25-plus sandwiches come on sourdough, unless otherwise requested—but who would do that?

---Michael’s Sourdough 3095 Kerner Blvd., Suite L, San Rafael 485.0964 michaelssourdough.com 2ND Perry’s Inverness Park Grocery, Inverness 3RD Tagliaferri’s Delicatessen & Cafe, Novato

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT

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salad are available year-round, chef de cuisine Fabrice Marcon’s menu is constantly evolving—it changed eight times last year alone—to incorporate fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients. Located in the historic, fin de siécle Blue Rock Inn in downtown Larkspur, the Left Bank celebrates its 20th year in July. As if Marinites needed another excuse to drop by the lively bar for a glass of Burgundy or a hand-crafted Sidecar.

---Left Bank 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 927.3331 leftbank.com 2ND Le Garage Bistro, Sausalito 3RD Le Chalet Basque, San Rafael

BEST FROZEN YOGURT/ICE CREAM

Flavors like “honey lavender” and “vanilla almond rose” at Fairfax Scoop are sure to make you swoon. Ray Martin, owner of the sweet little seven-foot-wide shop, uses Straus Family Creamery’s organic ice cream base for a melt-in-your-mouth taste. Martin was the first Bay Area entrepreneur to sell organic ice cream flavored with sustainably sourced and local ingredients when he opened Scoop in 2001. The line can get long here, which is always a good sign of a great place. And friendly employees pass out free samples while you wait, so there’s always

something to be happy about. This is the perfect place to come for a refreshing treat after a Marin outdoor adventure—or after anything at all.

---Fairfax Scoop 63 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax 453.3130 2ND Woody’s Yogurt Place, Mill Valley 3RD Swirl, San Anselmo

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE

According to one testimonial, the scuffins at Dr. Insomniac’s Coffee & Tea, once again voted Best in Marin, are worth getting off the freeway for. The shop “where quality never sleeps” boasts much more than freshground, hand-selected coffee. Check out their all-natural fruit smoothies and shakes, along with a modern gourmet lunch menu.

In a hurry? Not to worry. You can text your order and pick it up with curbside delivery.

With a philosophy that includes, “We believe service must come from the heart,” this place strives to keep you caffeinated and happy.

---Dr. Insomniac’s Coffee & Tea 800 Grant Ave., Novato 897.9500 doctorinsomniacs.com 2ND Emporio Rulli, Larkspur 3RD Aroma Cafe, San Rafael

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT

“Nobody is doing what we’re doing,” owner Pal Sroa says, casually pointing out the obvious. “We do what none of the other restaurants do.” Which is no doubt why Cafe Lotus was once again voted Best Indian restaurant. (One of Sroa’s other eateries, the venerable Lotus Cuisine of India, is in the Hall of Fame.) The difference is right there in Cafe Lotus’ “subhead”—Organic Indian Cafe. This is also a destination restaurant for tasty gluten-free food—including gluten-free naan, that exquisite Indian flatbread just right for soaking up savory Indian sauces. “People are unaware of Indian food as being gluten-free and people are taken by surprise,” Sroa says. All the ingredients, Sroa promises, are fresh, high-quality and expertly seasoned. And like so much of health- and environmentally conscious Marin, “We are organic driven,” Sroa says.

---Cafe Lotus 1912 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax 457.7836 cafelotusfairfax.com 2ND Avatar’s, Fairfax, Sausalito, Larkspur, Mill Valley 3RD India Palace Restaurant, Mill Valley

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

A redesigned dining room with a gas fireplace, a stylish new bar and a renovated outdoor patio are just some of the things that will make you feel like you’re at an upscale Tuscan eatery while enjoying authentic Italian fare at La Toscana. A trip to Italy in the summer of 2011 inspired the owners of the 28-year-old family-run business to realize their vision of creating a comfortable social space for friends and family to gather. Menu items like pappardelle with wild boar ragu, chicken marsala and veal scaloppine trace back to Lucca, Italy, where the founders grew up, and the wine list features hand-selected gems from classic Italian wineries.

---La Toscana 3751 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 492.9100 ristorantelastoscana. com 2ND Il Fornaio, Corte Madera 3RD Cafe Arrivederci, San Rafael

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The restaurant thrives on creating new ways to wow you with the latest and greatest, and they’ll recommend the perfect sake from the 30 types offered by the glass and divided into four categories: fragrant, light/smooth, rich and aged. Warning: getting hooked on this place could lead to an induction into the “Sushi Lovers Hall of Fame,” or a sake seminar with highly respected restaurateur Yoshi Tome.

---Sushi Ran 107 Caledonia St., Sausalito 332.3620 sushiran.com 2ND Sushi to Dai For, San Rafael 3RD Robata Grill & Sushi, Mill Valley

BEST LOCAL BREWERY

How did the marketing, creative and special events team (including Wilfred, the team’s dog) at Lagunitas Brewing Company feel when they found out, despite the fact that its location is situated across county lines, that they still earned Best Local Brewery in Marin? “It’s flattering,” Ryan Tamborski says. “It’s especially cool that they chose us.” David Green, marketing-team member adds, “The beer mostly speaks for itself ... and people mumble.

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just reserved for Best of Marin; it’s reached 38 states, and plans to get its beer in all 50.

The brewery is also opening another pub in Chicago later this year. Tamborski adds, “Having people come from all over to visit us is very humbling, and the nonprofit work we do has entrenched us and made us a part of the community.” If you’re left wondering (like I was), which beer the team recommends to get the best bang for your buck, “Lagunitas Sucks” was the unanimous answer. Cheers, Marin!

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1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma 707/769.4495 lagunitas.com 2ND Marin Brewing Company, Larkspur 3RD Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax

BEST LOCAL WINERY

The name Trek Winery may invoke thoughts of a far-flung, exotic location that’s a bit of a project to get to, but that’s not the case at all. Trek is an “urban” winery in downtown Novato, once again voted best in Marin, and is very accessible indeed. Winemaker and owner Andy Podshadley says they produce handcrafted wine and specialize in reds—big cabernets, zinfandels and syrahs—but also produce some very nice whites and

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No wonder this is the kind of place, as Ford says, where college students go first when they’re home from school.

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The brick and redwood setting of Picco, a beautiful downtown Larkspur restaurant, is the perfect place to enjoy things like oysters from Hog Island and risotto made from scratch. Menu items are designed to share, so you don’t have to worry about being limited to only one dish. Bruce Hill, chef and owner, has simple goals in mind when thinking about how to give you the best possible dining experience: design dishes that best suit the atmosphere of the restaurant, cook with the best seasonal ingredients and teach great technique. Guessing from chef Jared Rogers’ email address, which includes the phrase “cooking or sleeping,” this place is hopping with dedication.

---Picco 320 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 924.0300 restaurantpicco.com 2ND Falafel Hut, San Rafael 3RD Garden Restaurant, Novato

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BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

A happy hour beginning at 3pm is reason enough to sneak out of work early to enjoy authentic Mexican food and a refreshing drink at Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, otherwise known as “Home of the Famous Margarita.” Moving up from last year’s second place win in the category, the bustling Celia’s has been satisfying customers left and right with things like fresh, homemade salsa and guacamole and handmade tamales. It’s all about the highest quality here, and pride in serving the community.

So the last thing you’ll find is a margarita from a machine. The daily-made secret margarita mix will keep you coming back for more.

---Celia’s Mexican Restaurant 1 Vivian St., San Rafael 456.8190 celiasrestaurants.com 2ND Las Camelias, San Rafael 3RD Guaymas Restaurant, Tiburon

BEST MILL VALLEY RESTAURANT

An enchanting setting that includes a rustic bar, a country-style dining room, vaulted ceilings and a river-rock fireplace makes you feel cozy and at home at Mill Valley’s Buckeye Roadhouse, established in 1937. Fresh, local ingredients are used

to create “traditional American cuisine with a Californian contemporary twist,” and favorites include house-smoked barbeque baby-back ribs and s’more pie for dessert. Alongside the restaurant is Buckeye Joe, a drive-through coffee shop. So if you can’t wait until dinner to visit, you can grab a coffee on your morning commute and dream about what you’ll order when you get off of work.

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2013

Stories that will take you from farm to feast can be found at Farmshop, a delightful spot just a stone’s throw away from the Larkspur ferry. Offering everything from soup and salad to wood-fired pizza, and participating in fun events like SF Beer Week, Farmshop invites you to “join their family in a collaborative cooperation.”

Honoring farmers and artisans from across California and beyond, this new lunch and dinner destination is already racking up the awards: In addition to the Best of Marin honor, Farmshop was named 28>

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BEST NOVATO RESTAURANT

At Hilltop 1892, you can curl up by the fireplace with a custom cocktail or post up by a window with sweeping views of the county, glass of local wine in hand.

The casual fine-dining restaurant’s literal moniker is a nod to its primo perch in Novato—where you can spot San Francisco Bay and Big Rock Ridge—and its origin, founded as a private estate in the late 19th century, though it’s been an eatery of some iteration since the 1930s.

Now, executive chef Todd Davies whips up California cuisine that’s approachable and affordable, complemented by an award-winning wine list. The wine cellar even has a stained-glass window.

---Hilltop 1892 850 Lamont Ave., Novato 893.1892 hilltop1892.com 2ND Boca Pizzeria, Novato 3RD Finnegan’s Marin, Novato

BEST ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT

“She’s sort of built a San Anselmo empire and it’s our job to keep it going,” chef Mariko Wilkinson says of Insalata’s owner Heidi Insalata Krahling. The team behind Insalata’s delectable plates makes

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---Insalata’s 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 457.7700 insalatas.com 2ND Farm House Restaurant, Olema 3RD Rustic Bakery, Larkspur

BEST PIZZERIA

Once again snagging the top prize this year is Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, where Marinites can enjoy a taste of New York without ever leaving California.

Back in the ’80s, two transplants from New York and Boston aimed to create the pizza they craved from back home. Setting out to learn the secret to what it took to make delicious, high-quality pies, they discovered that it was a traditional, Italian brick oven. Lucky for the west coast, they opened the first Amici’s in San Mateo in 1987, and since then, the restaurant has spread from here all the way down to San Diego. As if East Coast pizza weren’t

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---Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 1242 Fourth St., San Rafael 455.9777 amicis.com 2ND Mulberry Street Pizzeria, San Rafael 3RD Pizzeria Picco, Larkspur

BEST ROSS VALLEY RESTAURANT

“We’re way beyond burritos and nachos,” says Marinitas executive chef Frank Villa.

Marinitas is a Latin restaurant with flair, and one that likes to keep it in the county, using locally sourced and local farmers whenever it’s possible. “We try to change our menu seasonally, at least three times a year,” Villa says. When it comes to cooking inspiration, Villa incorporates a mix of Mexican-, Brazilian- and Argentinianstyle dishes with a Latin twist. The bar serves classic-style cocktails and bartenders prepare an unbeatable margarita. And if you want to bring Marinitas home with you, that’s all possible with Carta Marini-

tas Taco Truck Catering. The truck will bring restaurant staples for events with a gathering of 40 to 400. If you haven’t already, stop by Marinitas for “Latin cuisine on a whole new level.”

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BEST SAN RAFAEL RESTAURANT

In the heart of downtown San Rafael there’s a restaurant that’s nearly impossible to walk by. Il Davide makes sure to keep Marinites well-fed and full of fresh Italian food. Owner and chef David Haydon says, “We have an ambitious menu, and plates that will please everyone.” The wide selection of food is what Haydon describes as “from farm to table”—Il Davide does its best to be organic and sustainable. The restaurant is set up for dining, drink-

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---Il Davide 901 A St., San Rafael, 454.8080 ildavide.net 2ND Panama Hotel and Restaurant, San Rafael 3RD La Toscana, San Rafael

BEST SAUSALITO/BEST TIBURON RESTAURANT

Rated one of the “Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants,” Poggio, a classic Italian trattoria in Sausalito, knows how to make foodies swoon. Property-grown organic herbs and vegetables, along with items

from San Rafael’s farmers market, a woodfired rotisserie and grill and a woodroasting oven, are used for daily-changing seasonal dishes. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri has earned rave reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle, and USA Today notes the restaurant’s fine aesthetic details and exceptional attentiveness of the staff.

At Poggio, which translates from Italian to mean “a special hillside place,” expect to find comfortable neighborhood charm while you enjoy views of Bridgeway and the Sausalito marina.

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777 Bridgeway, Sausalito 332.7771 poggiotrattoria.com 2ND Le Garage, Sausalito 3RD Sushi Ran, Sausalito

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

When you’re hankering for really fresh, fantastic seafood, Fish is the place to sink your bobber. “We only serve sustainable

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thank you for supporting us for 28 years seafood from local fishermen,” says comanager Nina Atkinson. “We know every vessel and can tell you where everything came from and how it was caught.” As a result, the (super-seasonal) menu changes daily, but recurring favorites include exemplary chowder, fish and chips, fish tacos, crab rolls and the catch of the day served grilled or pan-seared in a salad, a sandwich or over fresh linguine. (More exotic offerings include smoked sardines with seaweed butter and radishes or a new favorite, Fish Bits: grilled fish skin, collars and heads, eyes and all.) Located at Sausalito’s Clipper Yacht Harbor, the rustic glass and timber setting is ideal for an al fresco bayside feeding frenzy or a cozy meal inside by the fireplace. “It’s a casual, friendly, unpretentious place,” says co-manager José Canche. “We’re like a family.” You can also pick up something to go from the restaurant’s retail operation and cook up your own freshly fantastic meal.

---Fish 350 Harbor Dr., Sausalito 331.3474 331fish.com 2ND Scoma’s Sausalito, Sausalito 3RD Nick’s Cove, Marshall

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

Green mango salad with cashews, lime and cilantro; hot and sour prawns with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir leaf; coconut-battered plantains draped in peanut sauce: at My Thai the diverse and delectable dining options are abundant.

“Our food is unique,” says co-owner Dolaya Chaisirikan. “It’s authentic Thai food that isn’t too spicy. The flavors really stand out.” Co-owner Jack Chaisirikan agrees. “Our Healthy Bowl is delicious and very popular—grilled salmon, mixed grains, shredded mango, pickled ginger, avocado, dried cherries and kale. The pad Thai and pumpkin curry are bestsellers, too.” Open since 1991, the restaurant has a clean, modern look and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. “The staff is really nice,” says server Paul Chan. “And we give the customers what they want—you can order your food mild, medium or really hot.”

For dessert there’s fried banana ice cream, mango with sticky rice, Thai iced tea, all of it yummy. Dolaya says, “This is the food we’d serve our family.”

---My Thai 1230 Fourth St., San Rafael 456.4455; 811 Grant Ave., Novato 895.5080 mythai.com 2ND Royal Thai, San Rafael 3RD Thep Lela Thai Restaurant, Mill Valley

BEST TWIN CITIES RESTAURANT

Larkspur’s Pizzeria Picco, must be doing something (or many things) right, because this isn’t the only category they’ve

popped up in this year. Crafting pizzas in the traditional Neopolitan thin-crust style, this place perfects their pies in a wood-burning oven. If you happen to be a non-fan of hand-stretched crust and freshly-pulled mozzarella, there’s always the organic salads and daily soups. Last Year, Picco made Thrillist’s “33 Best Pizzas in America” list. Which is saying a lot when you realize that our very own Picco is in the company of many well-known East Coast pizza joints. This is what the critic had to say about Picco’s post-pizza Straus soft-serve with olive oil and sea salt: “It’s like eating magic mixed with joy.”

Enough said.

---Pizzeria Picco 316 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 945.8900 pizzeriapicco.com 2ND Left Bank, Larkspur 3RD Marin Joe’s Restaurant, Corte Madera

BEST WEST MARIN RESTAURANT

Tucked away in Tomales Bay, Nick’s Cove restaurant and cottages are a rural Marin haven that happens to brush up against Highway One. While locals know the restaurant as a West Marin treasure, many tourists just stumble upon the place. And what a find—a menu that changes daily, featuring foods like kale, broccoli and lettuce grown on Nick’s three-acre, on-site farm. For executive chef Austin Perkins, who hails from Petaluma, sharing fencelines with his vendors is just another perk.

While the idyllic setting feels like a world away, Nick’s general manager and director of operations, Dena Grunt, says, “We’re closer than you think.”

---Nick’s Cove 23240 California 1, Marshall 663.1033 nickscove.com 2ND Parkside Cafe, Stinson Beach 3RD Osteria Stellina, Point Reyes Station

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Four friends have collaborated to provide a place best suited for relaxing and unwinding. We’ll give you not one, not two, but three reasons to love 123: They support small-production wineries, use locally-sourced seasonal fare, and throw events like openings for artists to showcase their work. You’re sure to find more reasons to love this place as you kick back and rest your vino glass on the bartop made of a century-old oak tree.

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BEST HEALTH CLUB

What makes the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center a double winner in Best of Marin? Is it their fabulous customer service? The fact that they’re a nonprofit? Or the patrons, Marinites who range in age from infant to 106?

Yes, those are certainly all factors.

But let’s face it: “It’s the actual facility itself,” says Iris Lax, director of marketing at the JCC. “It’s extremely clean with state-of-the-art equipment.” Add to that a friendly staff (“Come up the stairs and somebody knows your name,” says Cheryll Boissevain, aquatic program director)—both professional and enthusiastic—and it’s all a winning combination for keeping Marin healthy and happy. With a variety of classes, from Abs Lab to Zumba, there’s something for everyone (even kids) in three fitness studios, including “TRX Suspension Training,” done on cycles.

---Osher Marin JCC 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael 444.8000 marinjcc.org 2ND Body Kinetics Health Club & Spa, Mill Valley 3RD Ross Valley CrossFit, San Anselmo

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Whether you’re serving some mug with a knuckle sandwich, or fleeing the scene of your latest flimflam, a film noir hero’s got to stay in shape. And there’s no better place to outmuscle the cops than in Marin, where even the most gin-soaked private dick can find high quality Pilates, discounted gym memberships and the sleekest tennis courts.

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Although it’s only 10 months old, Goju Karate has one of the largest dojos in the country—10,000 square feet—and the studio’s staff is making good use of it. “We’ve created a very traditional environment,” says chief instructor Michael Darigo, who has been teaching martial arts for 20 years. “Our concept was to build a very supportive, inclusive dojo community. We cover fitness, sparring, philosophy, meditation and endurance.

This isn’t an MMA/UFC thing.” The school offers classes from 7:15am until 8pm and supports several community outreach programs as well. “I love the philosophy of the place,” says front desk manager Jennifer Bosco. “I really like the community atmosphere, everyone supporting one another.” “The school’s

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---Goju Karate 622 Lindaro St., San Rafael 413.0930 gojukarate.com 2ND Marin Mixed Martial Arts, San Anselmo 3RD United Studios of Self Defense, San Anselmo

BEST PILATES STUDIO

Marinites are known for their passions, which all intertwine: taking care of the community and the planet, eating healthfully (and well!) and taking care of themselves, too. To that end, Pi-

lates gets to the core of the matter, and this exercise discipline is enduringly popular. Body Kinetics Health Club & Spa, a family-owned business with three county locations, has once again been voted Best of Marin because, Lane Driscoll, master Pilates teacher explains, “We provide very personalized, private sessions for athletes, special cases and for general fitness.” Private and group classes are available, accessible to “all levels” and all ages, says club manager Joey Hoeber—a glance at the website shows the huge variety of fitness options available. If someone is interested or just mildly curious about getting in better shape (i.e. feeling better, looking better, sleeping better), Body Kinet- 35>

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---Body Kinetics Health Club & Spa 639 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley 380.8787; 1001 Fourth St., San Rafael 457.2639; 1530 Center Rd., Novato 895.5965 bodykineticsmarin.com 2ND Pilates of Marin, Corte Madera 3RD Pilates ProWorks, Mill Valley

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After morning yoga, you can go for a walk and take in spectacular views of Mt. Tamalpais and Richardson Bay. After lunch, it’s time for watercolor class, or you can dig in the organic garden.

At night, there are movies and concerts.

Too often when we hear about “assisted living,” it doesn’t sound like living at all. Not so at The Redwoods, where a beautiful, 10-acre campus in the heart of Mill Valley is home to an active and diverse community of residents. The Redwoods offers more than 100 programs a week, including tai chi, line dancing and the Rock the Ages chorus, a singing group that covers rock ’n’ roll songs from the Four Seasons to Jason Mraz.

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---The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 383.2741 theredwoods.org 2ND Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael 3RD Atria Tamalpais Creek, Novato

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The double-winner Osher Marin Jewish Community Center was also voted Best Swimming Pool, but it should be best pools—the indoor and outdoor pools are open year round. An opportunity to take a gander and try out their fancy pools for free is coming up at the Aquatics Open House, scheduled for Saturday, May 17. If you can’t wait until then, come in any time for a tour. At the very least, take a look at their extensive website. And if there’s one thing you should know when considering the JCC: “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH,” say Lax, Boissevain, operations manager Barbra Rosenstein and health and fitness director Kelli Cox, the four of them speaking in all caps and simultaneously.

Really. The JCC is Marin’s fitness campus for people of all backgrounds and faiths.

---Osher Marin JCC 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael 444.8000 marinjcc.org 2ND Marin YMCA, Novato 3RD Rolling Hills Club, Novato

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Where do Marinites head when they want to spice up their love game? Mt. Tam Racquet Club, of course! The club is complete with five indoor and eight outdoor tennis courts for you to improve your skills. Whether you’re hoping to become a professional or looking for a place to practice, Mt. Tam Racquet Club’s membership caters to your every need.

In addition to offering a great space, the club also offers courses for players of all levels: junior tennis programs, summer

camps, experienced pros, tennis leagues, workshops and tournaments. And after a long game, you can walk over to the Mt. Tam Café and refuel with some fresh and affordable American-style food. Game, set—match!

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2ND Marin Tennis Club, San Rafael 3RD Rolling Hills Tennis Club, Novato

BEST YOGA STUDIO

“I hear constantly how warm and welcoming Red Dragon is,” says Stephanie Schreiber, director of yoga. “It’s just such a unique place in the county.” This county, of course, is no stranger to yoga or selfhelp or interest in healthy practices, so it’s quite an honor for Red Dragon Yoga to, once again, be voted the Best of Marin.

Schreiber has high praise for all the Red Dragon teachers at both their locations, and admits that, “I love to teach. I’m really in my element.” She wants her customers to be restored, renewed, remade—and have a lot of fun, too. Even beginners who are just toying with the idea of maybe, perhaps, trying yoga will find a home at Red Dragon, she says. Just walk in the door and it may make all the difference.

Schreiber says, “Red Dragon is definitely a safe harbor for people in a crazy world.”

---Red Dragon Yoga 438 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 381.3724; 1701 Fourth St., San Rafael 306.7904 reddragonyoga.com 2ND Bikram Yoga, San Rafael 3RD YogaWorks, Larkspur

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Look no further for a nonprofit art center that does it all. From affordable studio space to classes to exhibition galleries to outreach, San Rafael’s Art Works Downtown is an impressive place to behold. At any moment, “works of art in almost every medium are being dreamed, planned, made, shown or discussed somewhere in the building.”

Talk about a place just overflowing with creativity, community-mindedness and inspiration. Emerging artists, art-related businesses and people from all walks of life convene here to generate ideas, encourage, practice and celebrate art, and bring a little more color and beauty to communities across the county.

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The venerable Sweetwater Music Hall continues to thrive and prosper at its newish digs, for several compelling reasons. “The history of the club pulls in high-class talent that usually plays the bigger venues,” says general manager/talent buyer Aaron Kayce. “We have, inarguably, the best sound system around. The place has a classic nightclub feel with the drapes, the chandelier, the exposed wood. And the seasonal cuisine by our star chef, Gordon Drysdale, is the best food I’ve ever had in a club.” The hall’s incomparable ambience attracts top talent like Taj Mahal, reggae star Anthony B, country rocker Patterson Hood, Bob Weir (one of the club’s investors) and other name blues, rock, folk and jazz musicians. There’s even a patio out front. “The setting lends itself to lots of different events—rock shows, parties, acoustic bluegrass, bar mitzvahs,” Kayce says. “It’s just a fun place to hang out.”

---Sweetwater Music Hall 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley 388.3850 sweetwatermusichall.com 2ND Hopmonk Tavern, Novato 3RD Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael

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portraits, then get thee to an officiant and reserve a weekend at Cavallo Point, stat. Nestled in national parkland with unbeatable views of the Bay Area’s iconic span, Cavallo only books about 50 weddings a year, so each party can enjoy sailing, hiking, yoga and cooking classes in exclusive nuptial peace. In addition to an in-house spa and fine dining, Cavallo’s lap of luxury extends to dogs, so your mother-in-law’s Yorkie can recline on a locally made dog bed and drink from a porcelain bowl. And for the ecoconscious betrothed, take heart: renovations at this LEED gold-certified estate include rooftop solar panels, low-flow showerheads and buildings insulated with recycled blue jeans.

---Cavallo Point 601 Murray Cir., Sausalito 339.4700 cavallopoint.com 2ND Deer Park Villa, Fairfax 3RD Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael

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The restaurant and bar’s name may be simple, but the same can’t be said about its contents and happenings. With an endless lineup of events, Rancho Nicasio is the place to be if you’re looking for some live music, need a down-to-earth place to bust a move and salivating for a great bite to eat.

---Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio 662.2219 ranchonicasio.com 2ND Hopmonk Tavern, Novato 3RD Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley

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—Murder, My Sweet says. The store offers more than just an assortment of merchandise and expert customer service; it has one of the largest selections of boutique effects pedals in the U.S. Bananas has two locations, one in San Rafael—where it’s been for more than 40 years—and the other in Santa Rosa. The store is no stranger to musical legends, with private sales to some of Marin’s very own rock ’n’ roll residents. “They chose us to buy their instruments,” Rosen says. That sure is some serious street cred.

---Bananas At large 1504 Fourth St., San Rafael 457.7600 bananasmusic.com 2ND The Magic Flute, San Rafael 3RD Amazing Grace Music, San Anselmo

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< 42 Arts & Entertainment street. But, where do Marinites head when they want a quick getaway for the weekend? Mountain Home Inn isn’t far and once you see the view, you’ll understand why it was voted Best Place to Stay the Night. If you’ve made the drive out to Mt. Tam or Stinson Beach, you’ve probably driven past it. The property has been tucked along the side of the road for 101 years. “It’s a great place to stay because it’s a good place for hiking, but still has access to the city,” event coordinator Cecilia Jordan says. The inn is comprised of 10 rooms and offers the option to rent out the entire property for the night. “It’s a wonderful venue to host events,” director of operations Josh Sperry says. And you don’t have to stay the night; it’s also a great “place to hop off ” for travelers or passersby. You can hike to the top of Mt. Tam’s East Peak and stop by on your way down the mountain at the inn’s restaurant for a cheese board and a glass of wine while you enjoy the sunset.

---Mountain Home Inn 810 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley 381.9000 mtnhomeinn.com 2ND Cavallo Point, Sausalito 3RD Bear Valley Inn, Olema

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It’s easy to see why the motto at the Marin Theatre Company is, “You have to be here.” An intimate stage makes for an enjoyable time at the Bay Area’s premier mid-sized theater. Audiences can count on six plays a year by “passionate playwrights from the 20th century and today.” World-class theater is not all you’ll find at the nonprofit company, which was established in 1966. Readings and workshops by the country’s best emerging playwrights let you get in on the behind-the-scenes creative process.

And education programs serve more than 6,000 students from more than 40 Bay Area schools a year.

---Marin Theatre Company 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.5200 marintheatre.org 2ND Marin Shakespeare Company, San Rafael 3RD Ross Valley Players, Ross

Marin Center Presents The son of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie is a natural born storyteller who mixes his deliciously sly tunes with biting satire, gentle honesty, and razor-sharp wit.

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Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York in 1947. He grew up surrounded by dancers and musicians: Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman and Lee Hays (The Weavers), Leadbelly, Cisco Houston, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee, all of whom were significant musical influences on Arlo’s musical career.

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Like an artist’s color palette, Rileystreet covers the entire spectrum, offering everything from art supplies to creative classes to expert advice. The 7-year-old, downtown San Rafael store has become a one-stop shop for you and your muse, whether you’re a professional painter looking for creative inspiration or an amateur doodler trying to pick just the right pencil (2B or not 2B?). No matter your level of expertise (or lack thereof), the Rileystreet staff—all accomplished artists in their own right—are well-equipped to help you get your vision out of your head and onto a canvas, or paper, or just about any surface of your choice.

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In The Night of the Hunter, Robert Mitchum played a bloodthirsty preacher on the trail of orphan siblings through a moonlit Southern valley teeming with creatures of the night. But if he were truly serious about getting closer to innocent children and adorable animals, he should have come to Marin—a community that knows the meaning of pampering its little ones with the very finest in children’s clothing, toys for tots and pet paraphernalia.

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Maria Lane says it was a “total surprise” to learn that she was voted best child care in Marin for her business (her baby, if you will), Cuddle Time Day Care. But the parents whose kids she shepherds clearly appreciate her efforts. A mother of two (now 11 and 15 years old) who has studied early childhood education, Lane decided years ago to create a place that features fresh, organic food and a wonderful outdoor play space for children ages 3 months to 4-1/2 years. Lane says they have longtime staff and at least seven different teachers that come to Cuddle Time so the tots can learn about yoga, movement and music and have story time, as well as Spanish-language lessons.

Lane says she’s asked all the time how she can spend her days with small children and not go a little crazy. The secret, she says, is “When they’re not your kids, they listen to you.” Not surprisingly, there’s not a lot of client turnover at Cuddle Time, and Lane doesn’t think she’ll have an opening until September. But parents who are interested may want to check it out nonetheless—you never know. They do grow up so fast.

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Owner Carol Michna says she was “kind of surprised” to learn that her customers had voted Cha Cha Cha Kids to the top in Best of Marin. After all, her store, on Sausalito’s waterfront, caters to visitors from around the world. But enough locals know about her shop—chock-full of unique, brightly colored, affordable kids clothing, shoes and gifts for snappy Marinites ages newborn to 12 years—to cast ballots. Michna, who’s had her shop for 18 years, says she strives to give her customers a selection of clothes for children that is not typically found in other stores, and that she and her “dynamite salesperson,” Elizabeth O’Connor, can help you find whatever you need. Even if you’re from some place as far away and exotic as, say, Marinwood—or even Novato.

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If you can’t afford one of those sweet, candy-colored Victorians in San Francisco, you can at least pretend you live in one with a lovely dollhouse from Dollhouses, Trains & More. This popular hobby shop, established in 1994 and teeming with fun and adventure, is far from a kids-only haven. Adults can be young again in the 14,000-square-foot space, where model trains barrel down tracks and fake apple martinis prompt make-believe cocktail hours. Boasting the largest selection of miniatures in the U.S., the store attracts 48>

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At Steve & Kate’s Camp, kids literally rule. Campers, who range in age from 4 to 12, aren’t separated by grade or activity or in any way at all. They can play however they like, whenever they like at any of the camp’s studios, aka themed stations where experts help kids learn stuff like baking bread, knitting or creating a stop-motion animation with the camp’s custom app.

(Yup—there’s a filmmaker-in-residence for that.) Camp counselors/pros in fields from arts and technology to dance guide kids in whatever they want to do next.

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Teeny tiny hamburgers. Pancake-batter French toast with vanilla gelato and bananas. Mickey Mouse pancakes with M&M eyes. What more could a redblooded moppet desire? At Toast, parent and progeny alike will find plenty of options to satisfy. “It’s a very family-friendly place,” says executive chef Johnny Nguyen. “The room is comfortable and fun with lots of games and puzzles available.

And most of the tables are communal, so you can meet new people while you eat.”

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Where do Marin’s dogs go when their manes are looking a little ruff? The staff at Postmore Kennels is well-trained in high-quality grooming—and it just expanded its grooming staff. “We love what we do,” Kathy McFall says. “We love dogs and it shows through our grooming. We focus on high-quality and consistency.”

The grooming team is armed with all the latest products and spa treatments a pooch could ask for. In addition to keeping Marin’s four-legged friends a la mode, Postmore also offers overnight boarding and specialized care groups. The care groups, McFall adds, offer a safe place where the dogs can “play together well and not feel singled out.” Dogs of all sizes are welcome. “We want your dog to feel like they’re at home,” McFall says, “like they’re ours.”

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Three decades after he came to Marin, Michael Levy decided to open his first Pet Food Express store within our county’s limits with the 2003 Novato location.

With more than 50 locations in California, Pet Food Express is not a franchise— it’s locally owned and the “business grew from the ground up.” “I’ve been here seven years,” Petaluma employee Barbara Keough says, “And I still wake up excited to go to work, I mean, I love what I do.”

In addition to keeping your furry family members well-fed, Pet Food Express organizes and holds the Bay Area Pet Fair each year—a two-day event that is responsible for the highest number of pet adoptions in a single day in the Bay Area (last year 691 animals were adopted).

Pet Food Express’ repertoire doesn’t end with product knowledge and excellent customer service; it also offers classes in

animal physiology for its employees to better understand and serve customers and their pets. “Pet Food Express may feed the dogs,” Keough says, “But Pet Food Express feeds my soul.”

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BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY

When you have a pint-sized shindig a-looming, turn to the party planners at

the Bay Area Discovery Museum for a blowout the small fry won’t forget. “It’s controlled chaos, and craziness is encouraged,” says reservations coordinator Rocio Salazar. Up to a hundred kids in the 1- to 8-year-old range take over one of three play spaces tailored to a chosen theme: pirates, princesses, superheroes, jungle animals, undersea adventure, cars and construction, and rock ’n’ roll dance party.

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The toy store carries a variety of options from classics to Stomp Rockets. “We like something you can use multiple ways,” marketing coordinator Shana Olson says. “A lot of the toys are heirloom toys—passed on from generation to generation—and we’re big on toys you have to be creative with.”

Owner Stephanie Sala scours the markets and travels to a toy fair in New York every year, so you can be sure each toy the store offers is hand-picked. “A lot of thought goes into the merchandise,” Olson explains. Five Little Monkeys is the first green-certified toy store in the Bay Area. They recycle, reuse paper bags, compost and have some

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Bill Estheimer East San Rafael Veterinary

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The reason for the success of their longtime practice is pretty simple, according to co-owners Drs. Jerry Moore and Bill Estheimer: customer service. “We take care of them.” Great word-of-mouth for more

than 30 years and attention to being fair, accommodating and trustworthy helps, too, as does an exceptionally large staff, from practice manager Heather Heitz to several other vets such as Eva Radke, who make a friendly, caring group. Reportedly, there are more dogs than children in Marin—and more cats than dogs—so their good health care is very, very important to many people.

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DARK PASSAGE Shown in a 35mm print, this Humphrey Bogart- Lauren Bacall teaming stars Bogey as a fugitive trying to prove his innocence, with locations in San Francisco and Marin County, including San Quentin.

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Jesus movies are totally cool, man!” exudes the wiry, elderly bearded gentleman now shaking my hand with a grip tight enough to crush a soda can. I have just introduced myself, and asked about the controversial Bible-inspired film Son of God, released this weekend all over the country. Though the man currently fracturing my metacarpals has not yet seen the picture, he clearly holds no ill will against us, though technically, Son of God is the competition. “The way I see it,” he says grinning, releasing my hand, “the more Jesus movies there are, the better for all of us!”

I am talking to Jesus Ted Neeley in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’

Christ.

He appears to have taken a So suck it, Medved. liking to me, which is good, “When we arrived in Israel to make because even at the age of 70, I’m pretty the movie,” Neeley is telling me, “Norsure he could kick my ass if he wanted man Jewison was aware that people have to. On the other hand, it’s kind of hard certain preconceptions about all of the to get a word in edgewise with Jesus, characters in this story. He asked Tim ’cause he’s kind of amped right now, and Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to write he pretty much never stops talking. another song for the Pharisees, to make On a Saturday afternoon in March, them seem a little less like vultures, actor-singer Ted Neeley—best known because whenever anybody met Bob for playing the title role in the 1973 Bingham, who played the High Priest movie Jesus Christ Superstar—is in Caiaphas, they always said, ‘Oh, you’re Marin County, at the Christopher B. the bad guy.’

But Jewison didn’t want Smith Rafael Film Center, for an event everything so black and white, so Rice celebrating the 40th anniversary of the and Webber wrote the song “Then We release of the iconic Norman Jewison Are Decided,” which Bob Bingham had film. The film, an adaptation of the to learn pretty much as he was filming game-changing rock opera by Tim Rice the scene. and Andrew Lloyd Webber, was re“Hey, there’s Bob Bingham right there!” leased in late 1973, and though critiBingham, now being escorted past us cized by some Christian groups, was by the film center’s programmer Richwell-received by critics and the public ard Peterson, turns and waves. in general. Neeley was nominated for a “How’s it going, Teddy?” he asks.

Golden Globe, along with the late Carl After 40 years, Neeley has been Anderson, who played Judas in the film. playing the part of Jesus seven years Though Christian film critic Michael longer than the actual Jesus did. Clearly Medved, in his book The Golden Turkey still enthused at what the rock opera Awards, called Neeley’s performance accomplished, he is something of a “the worst by an actor as Jesus Christ,” walking-talking Jesus Christ Superstar the film has stood the test of time, and encyclopedia. in 2012 was voted “Best Jesus Movie” by “Before this musical,” he says, wavreaders of The Huffington Post.

ing his hand toward the screen, where an enormous slide shows the original 1973 poster of the movie, “Jesus and his apostles, Judas and the Pharisees, Mary Magdalene and Pontius Pilate—they were all seen as sort of not-reallyhuman. They were Bible characters. We knew they were human, but it was hard to really feel that sometimes. And then Jesus Christ Superstar came along, and using the language and music of the time, they found a way to make Jesus identifiably real, for a whole new generation. When Caiaphas is talking about what a threat Jesus is, he adds, ‘But one thing I’ll say for him, Jesus is cool.’”

“That’s still one of the best lines in the whole show,” Neeley says with a smile.

As we talk, Barry Dennen stops in to say hello on his way to the stage.

Dennen, who played Pontius Pilate in the movie (having created the part on the original concept album), is reported to be the one who told Norman Jewison about Jesus Christ Superstar, while filming Fiddler on the Roof. Dennen played Mendel, the Rabbi’s son.

“I’m sorry Carl isn’t here,” Dennen says, before breaking away.

Carl Anderson died of leukemia 10 years ago.

“That’s the part I auditioned for,” Neeley notes. “Originally, I wanted to be Judas, the second-most-famous

human being in all of history. And yet, nobody knows anything about him. I wanted to be part of creating a character everybody’s heard of but no one knows. That’s another part of the genius of Tim Rice and Andrew Webber, that they could take a character who people have hated and despised for centuries, and ask you to step back and see his humanity, to maybe even identify with what he was going through. Jesus never hated Judas, not ever. So it was a brilliant move, and in Jesus Christ Superstar, Judas is one of the greatest roles ever written for the stage or screen.”

So is Neeley sorry he ended up playing Jesus instead of Judas?

“Are you kidding?” he asks with a laugh. “Not a bit! For one thing, I could never have done as good a job as Carl.

He’s amazing in this movie. Wait ’til you see it again! He’s amazing! And anyway, in a very small way, I got to be a part of Judas’ big moment in this film, though I’m not on screen for it.”

The scene he refers to is the moment Judas, struggling with his decision to betray Jesus or not, finds himself being chased by tanks through the desert. It’s one of the most striking images in the film, shot from several angles, by multiple cameras.

“I was one of those cameras,” Neeley says. “It was a day off for me, and

I wanted to watch this scene, so they strapped a camera to me, and there I was, in the desert, filming Judas running right at me with this enormous tank right behind him. It was an amazing moment, and an amazing scene.

“See, the thing about Jesus,” he continues, “the thing about the story of Jesus, is that it doesn’t belong to just one group of people, or to one storyteller.

There are many ways to tell this story, many different angles to shoot it from,

so to speak. That’s why I say, when you asked about Son of God, that I wish it a lot of success. I hope a lot of people go to see it.

“And I hope,” he concludes, reaching out to crush my hand again with that Superstar grip, “that Son of God has as long a life, in the hearts and minds of people, as Jesus Christ Superstar has had.” Y Eat, drink and be merry with David at talkpix@earthlink.net.

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Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth get reflective in the film noir classic ‘The Lady from Shanghai,’ playing Sunday at the Rafael.

Bad Words (1:29) Jason Bateman directs and stars as a middle-aged misanthrope who gleefully crushes the competition at a junior spelling bee. l Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2:15) The defrosted WWII hero (Chris Evans) takes on new earth-shattering challenges with a little help from the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). l Cesar Chavez (1:41) Michael Peña stars in Diego Luna’s biopic of the great labor leader and civil rights activist; America Ferrera and Rosario Dawson costar. l Champions League Cheerleading (2:30) The nation’s 30 top cheerleading squads compete for the title of sis-boom-bah champion. l Divergent (2:20) Sci-fi thriller about a futuristic society of rigidly controlled cliques and an adolescent girl who just doesn’t fit in with any of them. l Don’t Stop Believin’ (1:05) Documentary follows rocker Arnel Pineda on his unlikely journey from troubled youth to YouTube sensation to front man of legendary rock band Journey. (The Miles Schon Band will perform live on the Lark Theater stage after the movie.) l Feeding Your Demons (1:15) Documentary traces a year in the life of Lama Tsultrim Allione, one of the first American women ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher. l The Grand Budapest Hotel (1:40) Wes Anderson directs a star-studded cinemazation of Stefan Zweig’s stories about a palatial European hotel between the wars; Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Léa Seydoux, Harvey Keitel, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray are among the guests. l Her (1:59) Lonesome social-network nerd Joaquin Phoenix falls truly, madly, deeply for his new computer operating system; Spike Jonze directs Amy Adams, Rooney Mara and Scarlett Johansson as Samantha the robot. l Jodorowsky’s Dune (1:28) Documentary looks at cult filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s ambitious (and failed) attempt to turn Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel into a mind-bending movie. l The Lady from Shanghai (1:27) Orson Welles’ atmospheric, nightmarish film noir about an innocent sailor and a beautiful, deadly blonde costars wife Rita Hayworth in the title role; matchless glimpses of 1948 Chinatown, Playland and Sausalito. l

l The Lego Movie (1:34) A Lego figurine and his peg-block posse take on an evil power-mad tyrant; Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Alison Brie and Liam freakin’ Neeson supply the vocals. l The Lunchbox (1:45) Two strangers in bustling Mumbai establish an intimate correspondence via notes delivered by lunchbox. l The Metropolitan Opera: La Boheme (3:00) Anita Hartig stars as sweet, doomed Mimi in Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s torrid, tragic Left Bank opus. l Mr. Peabody and Sherman (1:31) The unflappable canine genius has to patch up the space-time continuum. l Muppets Most Wanted (1:52) Fozzie, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang get caught up in an international criminal plot led by a mastermind who’s the spitting image of Kermit the Frog! l Need for Speed (2:04) An innocent jailbird takes on the creep who set him up in a winnertake-all drag race. l Noah (2:19) Russell Crowe stars as the biblical ark-builder and deluge-survivor; Anthony Hopkins IS Methuselah. l Nymphomaniac: Volume 1 (1:57) Graphic, revealing Lars von Trier dramedy about the relationship between a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac and the recluse who revels in her erotic memories; Charlotte Gainsbourg stars. l Nymphomaniac: Volume 2 (2:03) The second chapter of Lars von Trier’s explicit, iconoclastic work shifts to the present day as Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) confronts her sexual demons. l Particle Fever (1:39) Suspenseful documentary follows a group of scientists as they search for the origin of all matter by launching the game-changing Large Hadron Collider. l The Raid 2: Berandal (2:28) Sequel to the acclaimed Indonesian action flick finds undercover agent Iko Uwais taking on corrupt cops as well as Jakarta’s top criminal syndicate. l Rio 2 (1:41) Blu the Minnesota macaw is back and trying to adapt to his new home, the wilds of the Amazon jungle; Sergio Mendes and Bebel Gilberto add a bit of bossa nova authenticity to the proceedings. l Sabotage (1:49) The Arnold is back as a DEA agent whose commandoes are getting themselves murdered one by one. l 300: Rise of an Empire (1:43) An overmatched warrior defends ancient Greece against Persian invaders led by the saucy Eva Green. l Tim’s Vermeer (1:20) Documentary follows inventor Tim Jenison on his 10-year search for the secret of Johannes Vermeer’s photo-realistic artistry; R.J. Teller (of Penn & Teller) directs. l Le Week-End (1:33) Astringent comedy of manners about a long-married couple’s attempt to recapture the past on a trip to Paris; Lindsay Duncan, Jim Broadbent and Jeff Goldblum star. l Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1:40) Gene Wilder stars in an inventive musical version of Roald Dahl’s delectable novel about an eccentric chocolatier and his mysterious, fantastical candy kingdom.

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Regency: Fri 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10 Sat 2:45, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10 Sun-Thu 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:45 Rowland: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Captain America: Cinema: Fri-Wed 3:40, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 12:25, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 3, 4:10, 7:05, 9, 9:55; 3D showtimes at 12, 6:05 Sun-Thu 1, 3, 4:10, 7:05; The Winter Soldier (PG-13) 3D showtimes at 12, 6:05 Marin: Fri 4:05, 10:30; 3D showtime at 7:15 Sat 10, 4:05, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 1, 7:15 Sun 4:05; 3D showtimes at 1, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:05; 3D showtime at 7:15 Northgate: Fri, Mon-Thu 12:05, 1:40, 3:15, 6:25, 8, 9:35; 3D showtimes at 11:20, 12:55, 2:30, 4:05, 4:55, 5:40, 7:15, 8:45, 10:15 Sat-Sun 10:35, 12:05, 1:40, 3:15, 6:25, 8, 9:35; 3D showtimes at 11:20, 12:55, 2:30, 4:05, 4:55, 5:40, 7:15, 8:45, 10:15 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:15 Sat 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:15 Sun 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Mon-Wed 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Rowland: 1, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 2:25, 4:10, 5:35, 8:45, 10:30 Cesar Chavez (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:35, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20 Wed 11:35, 2:15 kChampions League Cheerleading (PG) Regency: Thu 7:30 Divergent (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 3:15, 6:35, 9:45 Sun-Thu 12, 3:15, 6:35 Marin: Fri-Sat 3:55, 7, 10:05 Sun 12:50, 3:55, 7 Mon-Tue, Thu 3:55, 7 Northgate: 11:05, 12:35, 2:15, 3:50, 5:25, 7, 8:35, 10:10 Rowland: 11:25, 2:35, 5:45, 8:55 kDon’t Stop Believin’ (R) Lark: Fri 8 kFeeding Your Demons (Not Rated) Rafael: Thu 7 (Lama Tsultrim Allione in person) The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:25, 2:50 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:25, 2:50 5:10, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 9:30 Sat-Sun 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:15 Regency: Fri 11:20, 12:30, 1:55, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50 Sat 11:20, 1:55, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50 Sun-Wed 11:20, 12:30, 1:55, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 7:10 Thu 11:20, 12:30, 1:55, 3:10, 4:30, 7:10 Rowland: 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Sat 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Sun 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25 Mon-Tue 4:45, 7:25 Wed 3:50, 7:25 Thu 4:45 Her (R) Lark: Sat 8 Sun 5:30 Mon, Tue, Thu 5, 8 Wed 3:25 kJodorowsky’s Dune (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 Sun-Thu 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30 kThe Lady from Shanghai (Not Rated) Rafael: Sun 4:15, 7 The Lego Movie (PG) Lark Sat 3, 5:30 Sun 12:30 Northgate: 11:15, 2, 4:35, 7:20, 9:50 The Lunchbox (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Sat 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Sun 2, 9:15 Mon-Wed 6:30, 8:45 Thu 9:15 kThe Metropolitan Opera: Lark: Sat 9:55am, Wed 6:30pm Marin: Sat 9:55am, Wed 6:30pm Regency: Sat La Boheme (NR) 9:55am, Wed 6:30pm Sequoia: Sat 9:55am, Wed 6:30pm Mr. Peabody and Sherman (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:30, 10 Sat-Sun 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 10 Mon-Wed 7, 9:30 Northgate: 1:05, 3:35, 6:10, 8:40; 3D showtimes at 11:50, 2:20, 5, 7:25, 10 Rowland: 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10 Muppets Most Wanted (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 3, 6:05, 8:45 Sun-Wed 12:05, 3, 6:05 Thu 12:05, 3 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10 Sat-Sun 11, 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 10 Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:25 Northgate: 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55 Playhouse: Fri 3:15, 6:05, 8:40 Sat 12:40, 3:15, 6:05, 8:40 Sun 12:40, 3:15, 6:05 Mon-Wed 3:15, 6:05 Need for Speed (PG-13) Northgate: Fri, Mon-Thu 1:50, 4:50, 7:50 Sat-Sun 10:50, 1:50, 4:50, 7:50 Noah (PG-13) Fairfax: 1:15, 4:30, 7:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:45, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:50 Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:35 Northgate: 11:40, 12:50, 1:45, 2:50, 4, 5:05, 6, 7:05, 8:15, 9:10 Rowland: 12:50, 3:55, 7, 10:05 Sequoia: Fri-Sat 3:40, 7, 10:10 Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7 Mon-Tue 3:40, 7 Wed-Thu 3:40 Nymphomaniac: Volume 1 (NC-17) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:30 Thu 6:45 kNymphomaniac: Volume 2 (NC-17) Rafael: Fri-Wed 6:45, 9:15 Thu 9:15 Particle Fever (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:30 kThe Raid 2: Berandal (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sun-Thu 12:20, 3:40, 7 kRio 2 (G) Fairfax: Thu 8 Sabotage (R) Northgate: 11:25, 2:10, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20 Rowland: 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20 300: Rise of an Empire (R) Northgate: 10:25pm Tim’s Vermeer (PG-13) Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:30, 9:40 Sat 11:10, 1:15, 4:15, 7:30, 9:40 Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:30 Le Week-End (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:15, 8:30 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4, 6:15, 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:30 kWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G) Lark: Sun 3

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What THE WOLF OF WALL STREET could have been— and what many critics still think—is a sprawling threehour sex-and-drugfest helmed by an aging director eager to prove he’s still got it. Well yes, certainly to the sex and drugs, but make no Leonardo DiCaprio makes a grand entrance in Martin Scorsese’s ‘Wolf of Wall Street.’ mistake—this is disciplined and masterful filmmaking. Leonardo DiCaprio finally scares as the real-life “pink sheet” stock mogul Jordan Belfort, who rises from nothing to lead a behemoth firm taking in hundreds of millions—until run-ins with the feds and his own fantastic excesses threaten to bring the whole thing down upon itself. Partnered with a team of low-rent hustlers that includes Jonah Hill, dad Rob Reiner and a couple of dope dealers, Belfort morphs his operation into something new under capitalism: the adrenaline-fueled monster Stratton Oakmont, a genteel hawker of crap stocks that scarfs every sucker’s dream in sight into its maw. But there’s a guiding principle to the Quaaludes, hookers and cascade of greenbacks—in Belfort’s formulation they’re all different faces of the same drug, the American Dream—joyously signed onto and cheerily sold back to us in DiCaprio’s Horatio Alger voice-over, euphoric even at the lowest lows of his debasement. Compare with last year’s Scorsese wannabe American Hustle and see how spoiled for riches we’ve become by this director, whose influence on moviemaking has never been more pervasive, and who won’t be around forever.—Richard Gould

Live music 4/4: Babá Ken Okulolo and the Nigerian Brothers West African folk music. 8pm. $18-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

4/4: The Dumb Jacques Featuring Sarah from Sarah and Vinnie Show and Hunky DJ Bryn Hosted by the Emcee Hooman.With special guest comedian Christina Pazsitzky. 8pm. $20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 578-2707. georgesnightclub.com.

4/4: Danny Click Rock, blues, Americana.

9:30pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/4: Dginn Reggae, rock. 9:30pm. $7. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. perisbar.com.

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4/4: Melvin Seals and JGB Lauren Murphy opens. 9pm. $32-37. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

4/4: Prezident Brown With Lee Tafari and Broken Silence Sound. Reggae. 9:30pm. $15-20.

19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091.

19broadway.com.

4/5: Afroliscous Funk, afrobeat. 9:30pm. $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 459-1091.

19broadway.com.

4/5: Billy Love Express 9:30pm. $7. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/5: Jeffrey Halford and the Healers Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven 9pm. $16-18. Sweetwater Music

Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

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4/5: Buffy Ford Stewart and her Angel Band 8pm. $20-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

4/5: Day Caring Preschool Fundraiser

Rock, rap, folk 8pm. $10. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.

Tuesday NighT comedy mark piTTa & frieNds

4/5: Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir Grammy nominated, percussion

The Best in Stand Up Comedy

WedNesday NooN cLassicaL coNcerT series

every WeD 12pm Every Wednesday, FREE TO ALL, a different

driven vocal ensemble. American roots. 8pm. $20-25. 8pm. Hoytt Theater, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org.

classical/chamber concert. Check online calendar for specifics each week!

4/5: Randy Couillon Annual Rock Fest

every sAt 11Am fri BaBa keN okuLoLa & Apr 4 The NigeriaN BroThers 8pm Experience one of the most acclaimed traditional

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8:30pm. $15-20. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

4/6: Ann Brewer Jazz, blues, r&b standards 6pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

Every Saturday, FREE TO ALL. Comedy, Music and Conversation.

African folk bands in the world!

4/6: Terrapin Family Band with Danny Click 12:30pm brunch show. No cover. Terra-

pin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael.

524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.

4/6: Groovemeisters 3pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 19broadway.com.

4/6: Jerry Hannan Home grown and all original. 5pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio, Town Square, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com.

4/6: Todos Santos Folk. 4pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com.

4/6: Tracy Blackman and Friends Singer songwriter 7pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/7: Open Mic with Austin DeLone 7:30pm.

No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

4/7: Open Mic with Derek Smith 8:30pm.

Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

4/7: Open Mic with Simon Costa 8:30pm.

Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/7: Peri’s Open Mic with Billy D Electric open mic. 9pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com.

4/8-09: Dark Star Orchestra 8pm. $45. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael.

524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.

4/8: Drake High Jazz Band Youth jazz. 7pm.

No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/8: Lorin Rowan Solo acoustic guitar and vocals. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

4/8: Tom Bowers Blues. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 19broadway.com.

4/9: Acoustic Guitar Showcase Acoustic music showcase. 9pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/9: Charlie Docherty Soul vocalist. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

4/9: Eamonn Flynn and Swamped Funk.

9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 19broadway.com.

4/9: Wednesday Night R&B Jam Night

Led by Tony Saunders. 9pm. No cover. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 578-2707. georgesnightclub.com.

4/9: Joe Ely Duo David Ramirez and Kid Valance open. 7pm. $22-25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

4/9: Open Mic with Dennis Haneda with Ann Halen 7pm. No cover. All ages. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

every tues 8pm

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Buffy ford sTeWarT: LiViN’ iN LoVe

her “Same Old Heart” album as well as John Stewart’s classic songs.

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The doug ferrari reuNioN shoW Mort Sahl brings more than just a few laughs Thursday, April 10, at the Throckmorton in Mill Valley.

4/9: Todos Santos Jazz, blues, latin. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax.485-1005. ironspringspub.com.

4/10: Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull 9pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/10: Dustbowl Revival With Rusty Stringfield. 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 19broadway.com.

4/10: Mother’s Kirtan Deep tradition of kirtan Indian devotional chant. 7pm. $10. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

4/10: Patterson Hood, Jerry Hannan 8pm. $27-32. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

4/10: Rumors Party rock. 8pm. $10. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

4/10: Wanda Stafford Jazz. 7pm. No cover.

Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St,. San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

4/11: Bossa Zuzu Original music, jazz and Brazilian favorites. 8pm. $15-20. Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza, Tiburon. 435-1853. landmarkssociety.com.

4/11: Notorious 80s dance rock. 9pm. $15.

HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

4/11: Reckless in Vegas, Zoo Station Rock.

9pm. $15-20. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

4/11: Second Friday Jazz Jam Live music and soul food. With the College of Marin Jazz Ensemble. 7pm. $5. Hannah Gallery, 170 Donahue St., Marin City. 887-9740. thehannahproject.org.

4/11: The English Beat 9pm. $30. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 459-1091.

19broadway.com.

4/11: Songbook Night Sing along campfire style. 8pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

4/11: Swoop Unit 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com.

4/11: The Purple Ones: 10 Piece Prince Tribute 8pm. $12-15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

Comedy 4/8: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up-and-coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

4/10: Mort Sahl Social satire, comedy. 7pm. Free.

142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

4/11: Doug Ferrari Reunion Show Comedy. With Mark Pitta, Joshua Raoul Brody. 7pm.

Free. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

Theater 4/5: ‘What Just Happened’ By Nina Wise.

Guest appearance by Anna Halprin. Wise builds an improvised performance based on personal and political events which have transpired over the previous 24 hours. 8pm. $25, limited seating.

Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael.

457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

4/6: ‘Feisty Old Jew: A Comic Monologue’ Written and performed by Charlie Varon. 2pm. $15- 25. Hoytt Theater, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. marinjcc.org 4/11: ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Support the empowerment of women and girls around the world, and join the global effort to stop violence against women. Proceeds from this year’s performances will go to the Center for Domestic Peace and Freedom House. 7pm. $20. S.F. Theological Seminary, Scott Hall Room, 101 Seminary Road, San Anselmo. sfts.edu/news.

A Standup comedy extravaganza featuring the return of Doug Ferrari, plus special guest appearances.

dos duos: Laurie LeWis & Tom rosum, meLody WaLker & jacoB groopmaN A charming night of acoustic harmony and bluegrass music.

thur mariah parker’s iNdo LaTiN mAy 1 jazz eNsamBLe 7:30pm Luscious influences from around the world!

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

jamin Araki, sarode and sitar jugalbandi; William Rossel and Ram Kaundinya, tabla; Peter Van Gelder, sitar. 7pm. $12-15. Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave., San Rafael. 454-6372. aacm.org.

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Melvin Seals & JGB With Lauren Murphy

Sat 4/5 • Doors 8pm • ADV $16 / DOS $18

Jeffrey Halford & The Healers With Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven

Wed 4/9 • Doors 6:30pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25 Joe Ely Duo With David Ramirez

Thur 4/10 • Doors 7pm • ADV $27 / DOS $32 Patterson Hood of Drive-By-Truckers with Jerry Hannan Fri 4/11 • Doors 8pm • ADV $15 / DOS $20

Reckless in Vegas With Zoo Station

Sat 4/12 • Doors 8pm • ADV $30 / DOS $34

Blackberry Smoke with the Delta Saints

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lar.” Alasdair Neale conducts works by Bernstein Orff. With the Marin Symphony Chorus. 3pm April 6; 7:30pm April 8. $10-70. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marinsymphony.org.

4/6: The Qadim Ensemble Near East classical music. 7:30pm. $13-18. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com.

4/7: College of Marin Advanced Voice Students: Art Songs by Robert Schumann

4/6: Sunday Special: Magician Brian Scott Scott’s blend of sleight of hand, misdi-

Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

4/7: Bandworks School of Rock Concert

4/9: Josepha Fath, Victoria Ehrlich and Roxanne Michaelian Violin, cello; piano.

6:30pm. $5. All ages. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com.

Corelli. 8pm. $5-40. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Bayview Ave., Belvedere. 260-4687. voicesofmusic.org

Film

Dance 4/6: Extra Special Contra Dance in Mill Valley This event is the final dance period in a weekend dance camp, the only event open to those who are not signed up for the weekend.

It features two well known contra bands, Latter Day Lizards and Blue Ribbon Dance Band, and two callers, Lisa Greenleaf and Seth Tepfer.

7:30pm. $15. Strawberry Recreation Hall, 118 E. Strawberry Avenue, Mill Valley. nbcds.org/.

4/12: Messengers of Love Nava Dance Theater and Odissi Vilas: Sacred Dance of India perform Odissi and Bharata Natyam dance styles.

5:30pm. $15-30. Showcase Theater, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.

Art 4/5-12: William Sheets: California Landscapes and Still Lifes Reception 1-4pm April 5. Free. Thomas Wood Fine Art, Town Square, Nicasio. thomaswoodfineart.com.

Brunch, Lunch, dinner • BBQ, Pasta, steak, desserts

Mary Huntsman, Evan Hobart and Malena Lopez-Maggi. Free. College of Marin Fine Arts Gallery, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield. 485-9528. marin.edu/departments/FineVisualArts/FineArtGallery/index.htm.

fri 04/11 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Country

Micky & The MoTorcars sat 4/12 • 8:45pm doors • 21+ • dance Hits/Party Band

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wonderbread 5 sat 4/19 • 8:30pm doors • 21+ • 1980's Cover Band

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TainTed Love sun 4/20 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • soul/Blues

cyriL neviLLe sun 04/27 • 7pm doors • 21+ • new wave/rock

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rection, and comedy will thrill and amuse audiences of all ages. 11am. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. millvalleylibrary.org.

4/11: Voices of Music with Soprano Kirsten Blaise Works by Scarlatti, Handel and

4/4-11: College of Marin Alumni Exhibition Mixed media works by Barbara Obata,

“Only 10 miles north of Marin”

are budding, ospreys begin to nest and bat rays have returned to their seasonal home in the bay’s shallow waters. Exploration begins at the Heart’s Desire Beach tidepools during low tide before walk to Indian Beach to check out a freshwater habitat. Binoculars and magnifying glasses will be provided. Bring a lunch for a picnic on the beach. 11am. Free. Tomales Bay State Park, 1208 Pierce Point Road, Inverness. 898-4362 x 204. parks.ca.gov/tomalesbay.

11am. No cover. College of Marin, Lefort Recital Hall, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 485-9528. marin.edu.

don’t forget…we serve food, too!

Mcnear’s dining House

4/5: Springtime at the Shore: Family Discovery Day at Tomales Bay SP Wildflowers

Kids Events 4/4: Sing and Dance with Miss Kitty 10:30am. Free. San Rafael Public Library, 1100 E St., San Rafael. 485-3322. srpubliclibrary.org.

4/5: Family Biking Workshop Free training for parents and their children to learn safe bicycle riding skills. Topics covered will include rules of the road, bike skills and a family cargo bike demo. The class will culminate with a fun family bike ride. 10am. Free. Tamalpais Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. marinbike.org.

4/5: Santa Venetia Stroll Healthy Parks, Healthy People event. Ranger Felicity Hartnett leads a stroll around Santa Venetia Marsh. Low intensity one mile hike is a great introduction to exercise for all ages. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 10am. Free. Meet at the Vendola Drive entrance, Vendola Dr., San Rafael.

473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

4/8: ‘Rebels With A Cause: History Film’ Narrated by Frances McDormand, the film spotlights a group of citizens from many walks of life, who fought to preserve open space, protect agriculture and wildlife, and establish public parks next to a densely populated urban center yearning for access to nature. 7:30pm. $5. Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 454-8538. marinhistory.org.

4/10-18: 13th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival Tiburon International Film Festival showcases independent feature and short films from around the world. 4pm. $12. Playhouse Theater, 40 Main St., Tiburon. 251-8433. tiburonfilmfestival.com.

4/11: NGU Presents: The Girls of Daraja Movies Jason and Jenni Doherty, Founders of

Daraja Academy in Kenya, will conduct a Q & A session after the screening. Presented by Unity in Marin. 7pm. $10 suggested donation. Unity Marin, 600 Palm Dr., Novato. 475-5000. unityinmarin.org/events/.

Outdoors 4/4: Kent Island Restoration Team Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space is limited, please RSVP. Participation requires a short rowboat ride to the island. Dress in layers you can get dirty: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and a hat or visor. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rubber boots come in handy but are not necessary. Snacks and water will be provided but bring a lunch. 10am.

Free. Meet at the public dock in Bolinas, Wharf Road, Bolinas. 473-3778. marincountyparks.org.

4/5: Indian Valley This Novato valley is a wonderful place to spend a spring day. Start the day with a slow climb, stopping all along the way. After lunch continue the loop down to a permanent pond to see what species might take advantage of this small oasis. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please.

Heavy rain may cancel. 10am. Free. Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd. Parking lot #6, Novato. 893-9520. marincountyparks.org.

4/9: Mt. Shasta: Tips for a Successful and Safe Climb REI Adventures’ Shasta climbing

guide Chris Carr will show you major routes

on this peak and share his expertise on mountaineering gear and technique, best times to climb, U.S. Forest Service regulations, mountain weather and snow conditions. 7pm. Free. REI Corte Madera, Corte Madera Town Center Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 201, Corte Madera. 927-1938. rei.com/event/55339/ session/85152/5012014.

4/10: Wildflowers of Mount Burdell Visit a variety of habitats. The flora of this Novato preserve is diverse and includes a number of rare plants as well as many species that don’t occur anywhere else in Marin. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please.

Heavy rain may cancel. 10am. Free. Mount Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Drive, Novato.

893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

4/11: Basics of Freshwater Fishing Park Rangers will teach the basics at McInnis Park Pond. A limited number of fishing poles, bait and tackle boxes will be provided on a firstcome, first-served basis, thanks to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fishing license required for participants 16 and over.

Park entrance is free. 4pm. Free. McInnis Park, 310 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael. 473-6387. marincountyparks.org.

Readings 4/5: It’s All Legal: A literary Reading about Sheriff’s Calls Wine, cheese and chocolates will be served, along with readings from Point Reyes “Sheriff’s Calls,” a short story collection written by Susanna Solomon. Local, familyfriendly event at a lovely location. 2pm. Free.

Great Acorn Company, 800 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 454-2990. susannasolomon.com.

4/5: National Poetry Month Celebration

Poetry readings with local poets Clair Blotter, Kathy Evans, Terri Glass and Prartho Sereno.

7pm. No cover. Copperfields Books, 850 Fourth St., San Rafael. copperfieldsbooks.com.

4/6: Marin Earth Authors Authors Terri Glass (The Song of Yes), Raymond Welch (A Change in the Weather), Mary Thompson Reynolds (Embracing Your Inner Wild) and William Carney (Mountain, An Evolutionary Epic) will read and sign books at Earth Day Marin.12:30 and 2pm. Free. Earth Day Marin, Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Dr., Larkspur. 302-0110. earthdaymarin.org.

4/10: Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series “The Bloomsbury Anthol-

ogy of Contemporary Jewish American Poetry” contributors and novelist Amrit Chamri. With Susan Cohen, Lucille Lang Day , Colleen McKee, Lee Slonimsky, Melissa Stein, Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet. Doors at 7pm; readings at 7:15pm. 7pm. $10. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito.

331-8272. whytherearewords.com.

Community Events (Misc.)

4/4: Destroyers of the Earth: Prophetic Critiques of Imperial Economics Explore how prophetic challenges to imperial economies of the ancient world apply in today’s global context with Dr. Ellen Davis. 10:30am. S.F. Theological Seminary Scott Hall Room 101, 101 Seminary Road, San Anselmo. 451-2835. sfts.edu/news/ view_event.asp?ID=355.

4/4: First Friday: Planting Ideas In concert with the launch of SeedSmart, the Mill Valley Public Library’s Seed Lending Library, they will

present a lively conversation with poet Amy Glynn (A Modern Herbal), ethnobotanist Jolie Lonner Egert (Go Wild Consulting), watershed consultant Apryl Uncapher (co-author, Creating Rain Gardens) and seed company co-founder N. Astrid Hoffman (The Living Seed Company).

Event is free but registration is strongly recommended. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org.

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4/5: 50th Anniversary Celebration: Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership The evening will feature silent

and live auctions, dinner, and entertainment by Salvador Santana. 6pm. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 448-0330. cvnl.org/events/50th-anniversary-celebration.

4/5: All You Can Eat Crab Feast Marin League of the S.F. Symphony feast and live performance by Rock the Ages, Redwoods Retirement Community vocal group. Proceeds benefit the SF Symphony Music Education programs.

6pm. $50. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 847-7269.

4/6: Earth Day Marin 2014 Festival and Day of Action With live music from Alice

DiMicele; Sareena Overwater; Lucia Comnes, Singers Marin Celestial Voices youth chorus.

Plus: organic fare, hands-on activities, book readings; award-winning storytellers and inspiring films. Speakers include John Wick, MMWD President Armando Quintero; author Juliana Birnbaum The water district will offer a variety of information, resources and take home items.

Family-friendly activities will include Tim Cain at 11am; puppet shows from Next Generation; storytellers curated by 350Marin; farm tours by Redwood High School students; eco-demos and fun from Greenwood School students. Short film screening includes “The Invisible Peak,” by Gary Yost. 11am. Free. Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Dr., Larkspur. 450-0110. earthdaymarin. org.

4/9: Environmental Forum Lecture: Transportation and Land Use Growth, Housing and Traffic An introduction to the challenges of

planning for change and to the strategies statewide and beyond to reduce the impacts of fossil fuels on our future. Participants learn about the secondary benefits of planning for land use and transportation improvements, including public health, the economy and quality of life. 7pm. $10-15. San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro St., San Rafael. 5068614. marinefm.org/transportation-land-use.

4/9: Wisdom Wednesday AgeSong Talk

Discussion groups where seniors address issues of

pREZIdEnT BRown (reggae)

Fri Apr.

4. The bald eagle. Franklin believed that the bird should not be the symbol of the United States.

4/4: Lea Gulino: Tales from the Booth

Voice acting opportunities in the Bay Area are diverse and Lea has recorded everything from commercial spots to videogames to voice recognition systems. Join us as she divulges secrets from the booth, tests our knowledge of voices we hear every day and shares how technology allowed her to set up recording sessions with clients all over the world from her wooden boat in Sausalito. This program will be held after hours inside the Sausalito Public Library. 7pm. Free.

Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito. 289-4121.

4/4: Spaghetti Bingo Friday Bring the kids, come on down and enjoy bingo cards and spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic bread and dessert. 6:15pm. $8. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. tcsd.us.

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5c. In-N-Out Burger Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership with Salvador Santana at Terrapin Crossroads. aging such as: coping with loss and change, loneliness and making the most of our last third of life.

9am. Free. Mill Valley Recreation Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 461-9473. agesongmarin.org.

4/10: How to Supercharge Your Employees’ Engagement Learn about what the employee engagement crisis means to you and what local business leaders are doing to reverse this trend.

With keynote speaker Paul Finkle. 7am. $25.

Dominican University, 100 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. 482-1918. businessedgebriefing.eventbrite. com.

4/10: Low-Tech Food Preservation Wild West Ferments will present principles of low-tech food preservation that rely on drying, salting, vinegar, sugars and alcohol. These methods often yield more nutritional, flavorful preserves while relying less on fossil fuels. Accompanying the talk will be images from “The Pantry Project: A Year of Preservation,” which was on display in Toby’s Feed Barn in 2013. This event is part of One Book One Marin 2014: a community wide reading event sponsored by Marin public libraries, Book Passage, and Dominican University. 7pm.

Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera. 924.6444. marinlibrary.org.

4/10: Marin Democratic Party Candidate Forum The Democratic Central Committee

of Marin invites you to join their 2014 Primary Candidates Forum. 7pm. Free. Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave., Novato. marindemocrats.org.

4/11: Terri Thomas: Nature in Your Backyard Sausalito resident Terri Thomas has

worked as a ecologist for Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the past 20 years and currently serves as the director of conservation, stewardship and research at the Presidio Trust.

Her work ranges from habitat restoration, to safeguarding endangered species, to ensuring that the coyotes that have recently found their way back to the Presidio don’t cause too much trouble.

In her talk, Terri will share stories and discuss the challenges facing Bay Area ecosystems. Terri lives on a houseboat on Richardson’s Bay. This event will be held after hours inside the Sausalito Public Library. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=992. ✹

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Join coed Intimacy Group, Single's Group or Women's Group to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships and life. Weekly, ongoing groups or 9-week groups starting the week of April 14, 2014 - Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited.

Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.

A Safe, successful MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS SUPPORT GROUP meets every other Tuesday evening in San Anselmo for women who have lost their mothers in childhood, adolescence or adulthood through death, separation, illness, or estrangement. In a supportive environment, women address and explore relevant issues in their lives, current and past, including the many consequence of mother loss. The group provides opportunities for healing and integrating the loss, gaining self-empowerment, and learning successful coping strategies.

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Personal Fitness Training with Michael Lopez Michael Lopez, locally renowned owner of Body Image Fitness Training, is finally accepting new clients. Whether you're trying to stay fit, recover from an injury, pursue a more advanced program, or just getting into fitness for the first time, Michael will help educate, motive and provide the emotional support necessary to develop a new healthier and fitter you. With over 25 year of experience as a Health and Fitness coach, Michael offers Tailored fitness programs at Five Point Fitness or in the privacy of your own home.

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Fictitious Name Statement

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134264 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MI RANCHO MARKET, 90 BELBEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MI RANCHO MARKET CORPORATION, 90 BELBEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 5, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134231 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business CAMBRIDGE CELLARS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947. CARNELIAN SELECTIONS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947.

CAMBRIDGE CALIFORNIA CELLARS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947: TOTALLY DISTURBED WINEMAKERS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD., SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947. AWDIRECT, INC., 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORTATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since January 9, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 3, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134281 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business WELTY WEALTH MANAGAMENT AND TRUST, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. SAD PUPPY PRODUCTIONS, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JERALD A. WELTY, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134195 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NORCAL STRINGING SERVICE, 28 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BYRON CLEARY, 28 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed herein since 1/2014.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134111 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FIELD OF CHANGE HEALING ARTS, 333 MILLER AVE, STE G, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: BRIAN THEARD, 63 ROQUE MORAES DR, APT 1, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on February14, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134303 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business BRELLIN COMPANY, 50 TIBURON ST #23, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901: KURT BRELLIN, 50 TIBURON ST. #23, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134217 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. GALEAO TOUR, 247 D STREET #103, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: WAGNER SOUZA, 241 D STREET #103, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134310 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business CRI ELECTRIC COMPANY, 59 IGNACIO LANE #5, NOVATO, CA 94949: ANTONY JAMES ALCAZAR, 59 IGNACIO LANE #5, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134304 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business INTERNATIONAL INSTITUE OF HAND ANALYSIS, 118 4TH STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: RICHARD UNGER, 118 4TH STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134286 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KILLING THE MONSTER, 105 PALM AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: AARON FERGUSON, 105 PALM AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 3, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134327 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EQUINE INSIGHT, 700 E. STREET SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JUDITH WESTON-THOMAS LICENCED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 700 E. STREET SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 12, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134372 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. FIRST CHOICE KITCHEN AND BATH, 3070 KERNER BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LEMEKI SALUSALU, 236 ALMONTE BLVD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 18, 2014.

(Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134407 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MARIN BOOKWORKS, 369-B THIRD STREET #572, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOEL FRIEDLANDER, 89 SAN MARINO DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134419 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ENZO CATERING, 100 BAYO VISTA WAY. APT #28, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ENRICO FILIPPELLI, 100 BAYO VISTA WAY. APT #28, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134396 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. TABITHA’S TWISTS, 31 TRUMAN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94947: TABITHA L. WARREN, 31 TRUMAN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 19, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134420 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MAURO’S PASTA, 1601 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: SVENSGALLERY LLC, 1601 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134474 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SANRAFAELTIMES.COM, 2463 28TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116: MICHAEL DURANO, 2463 28TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in August 2013.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134449 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EARTHCAKE, 139 PARK STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SAGE MIKHAILA ROLNICK HORSEY, 139 PARK STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FRASER HUTCHINSON MUSIC, 114 CHESAPEAKE LANE, NOVATO, CA 94949: FRASER HUTCHINSON, 114 CHESAPEAKE LANE, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 13, 2014.

(Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134434 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KYLE AND ROMAN MUSIC, 1000 FOURTH STREET SUITE 375, SAN RAFAEL,

CA 94901: DEEN CASTRONOVO, 1000 FOURTH STREET SUITE 375, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 . This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134455 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NORCAL REFRIGERATION, 1032 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110: NORCAL REFRIGERATION AND APPLIANCES INC. CALIFORNIA, 1032 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134330 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SC PRODUCTIONS, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVALVADORENA, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, FESTIVAL VIVA MEXICO, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, CARNAVAL DE SON MIGUEL, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947: SILVIA CRUZ, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 13, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)

Other Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1400773. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners LAURA JAYE SCHIFRIN on behalf of HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY to HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY SCHIFRIN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 15, 2014. 9:00 AM, DEPT. L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.

A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: FEBRUARY 27, 2014 /s/ MARK A. TALAMANTES, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: MARCH 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304543 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): LAS CORONITAS RESTAURANTE, 85 WOODLAND AVENUE STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: JANUARY 13, 2012. Under File No: 128570.

Registrant’s Name(s): SILVIA CRUZ, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, ALBA Y. CARRANZA, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on MARCH 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304542 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): SC PRODUCTIONS, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVADORENA, CARNIVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL USA, FESTIVAL INDEPENDCIA SALVADORENA, SC PRODUCTIONS, 175 BELVEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 AND SEPTEMBER 20, 2013. Under File No(s): 133124, 133047, AND 133181. Registrant’s Name(s): SERGIO CARRANZA, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on MARCH 18, 2014. (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1401125. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner FRANKIE MARIE MCPHERSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ORIANA ARDELLA PEREZ to ORIANA ARDELLA MCPHERSON; IVORY LIZBETH PEREZ to IVORY LIZBETH MCPHERSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 9, 2014, 8:30 AM, Dept.

B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: MARCH 25, 2014 /s/ ROY O CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)

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What's Your sign?

Week of april 4 – april 10, 2014

BY LEONA MOON

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) You’re a hard worker, Aries, we know! Your urge to people-please hits a monthly high on April 4—do your best to maintain balance in your life. Your mom might need the water drain cleaned stat, but you’re not much help to anyone if you’ve been neglecting your basic needs.

Turn off your cell on April 5 and have a “me” day.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) It’s not you, it’s me, Taurus. Your twelfth house of healing and closure is here to make sure you kick all of your bad habits, be it Cheetos, Gossip Girl or a lover. Embrace spring cleaning on April 6; a little clean space will give you a great place to ponder what or who you need or don’t need in your life.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Are you contemplating signing up for the Peace Corps, Gemini? You’re thinking big picture here and feeling the need to get away from the guy at the office who loses his mind every time his stapler is out of staples. The humanitarian in you wants more out of your day-to-day and more for this planet. Find a nonprofit of interest and start volunteering on April 8.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Are you running out of outfits to wear to all of your social gatherings these days, Cancer? Sure, it’s hard being popular, but your presence is required. It’s time to mingle and impress; if you want to move your way up to the next tier of your career, continue to bring the charm.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Have you always wanted to see wild orcas off the coast of Washington? Buy your plane ticket now! You make jet-setting look easy, Leo, and on April 10 you’re ready for a new adventure. With your ninth house of travel and expansion flying high, you’re eager for a new perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Your mind is spinning and you need time to reflect on the deeper meanings of life on April 7, dear Virgo. Questions surrounding our existence will flood your thought process and your week is shaping up to look like the subtext of Gravity. A little reflection might do you some good-let go of your practical side and embrace the unknown.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Did you just get engaged, Libra? Congrats!

Whatever the news is, some sweetie won serious brownie points over the weekend. On April 4 your love life is calling all the shots. Your eighth house of soul-merging is here to connect you with an unparalleled partner—let your vulnerabilities surface; it’s time to let your partner in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) It appears your sixth house of health and wellness just won’t take the hint, Scorpio. The cosmos won’t let you escape a little change in your routine. If starting your morning off with a two-mile run isn’t your style, opt for some gluten-free noodles. Your body won’t be the only thing reaping the benefits from your lifestyle change; your mind will adopt a new crystal clear focus to materialize what you want from 2014.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) It’s no secret that April is full of eclipses and hurdles ahead for any sign, but you’ve got an advantage, oh smiley one: your optimism! Stay focused on the big picture and let the little things go on April 8, and the remainder of the month should be smooth sailing for the most part. Don’t get bent out of shape if you get a parking ticket-it could have been a speeding ticket—the glass is half full!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Your best friend might have an extra ticket to Coachella this year, Capricorn, but be practical you’re going to have to pass! Your home and family need a little extra attention and your presence is required. It’s time to cut loose ends and cuddle up with a loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Out with the old and in with the new, Aquarius! It’s no surprise that you finished March off with big changes, and to keep with the theme, you’re fervent for some unexpected twists and turns on April 9. While unforeseen mischief may keep you entertained this week, your life isn’t an episode of Breaking Bad, so don’t go off the deep end.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Whatever happened to the days when you could roll out of bed, sluggishly enjoy a bowl of Cap’n Crunch and fit in an episode of the latest series that you’re binge-watching? I’ll tell you what happened, Pisces: work! While the piles on your desk are reaching new heights, don’t waste any energy on the thought that your creative spirit might be diminishing—it’s not. Take a break from work on April 5—everyone could use a little Cap’n.

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My boyfriend of nine years is extremely messy, while I prefer things tidy and clean. Cajoling, asking, and flat-out begging him for consideration and help on this hasn’t worked, nor have tactics like establishing certain areas for clutter. He contends I’m too picky about how he cleans. He says this started when we moved in together, eight years ago, and I rewashed dishes he’d washed. He says he then stopped trying to do much cleaning up and hoped I’d tire of doing everything myself and learn a lesson. I was shocked and hurt by this attitude, especially since he’s otherwise a good and loving man who does many sweet things for me. Neither of us wants kids, and I love him dearly, so I’m contemplating something you’ve written about, being in a relationship but living separately. Could this possibly work after living together for so long?—Worried

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You just have different styles of mess management. You can’t sleep if there’s an unwashed glass in the sink. He likes to let housecleaning wait until it’s a tossup between tidying the place and trying to get away with arson.

Animals get it. The bunny does not shack up with the thing that tears small furry creatures apart with its teeth. And here we humans are, all top-of-the-food-chain snobby about our ability to reason. Yet no sooner do we fall in love than we start looking to sign a lease together, bright and optimistic about the dreamy home life the neat freak will have with the guy whose idea of housecleaning is picking up a 3-yearold magazine off the floor so he’ll have a “plate” for his pizza.

Because you happen to care about what we generally value—order over chaos— you made the assumption that a devotion to beatitude is The One True Path and should be as important to him as it is to you. It just isn’t. (Chances are he doesn’t even notice the messes.) Your distress at his passive-aggressive withdrawing of effort is understandable—as is his feeling that if he can’t tidy up right, why bother tidying up at all? The thing is, people will often support their partner in goals they find meaningless or even dopey, but not when their ego is under attack—verbally or in the form of dish-rewashing. When a person realizes their partner doesn’t respect them, they tend to take one of two paths: chasing that person’s approval or retiring from seeking it.

Still, in the moments you aren’t running after your boyfriend with a wheelbarrow and a broom, you love the guy and he loves you, and you seem to have something together. You do need to repair the hard feelings between you, starting by admitting that you were both expecting the impossible in trying to live together. Next, pledge to discuss things that bother each of you instead of silently seething about them—for, oh, eight years. And yes, probably the best way for you to stay together is to live apart. After years of living together, it’s easy to see this as a failure. It’s actually anything but. You’re just making your relationship love-centered by removing all the subjects that cause perpetual disagreement—like why anyone would waste time cleaning until whatever’s growing on the coffee table starts hissing at you when you reach for the remote.

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I had to leave town when prospective buyers were coming to see a used water pump I was selling. My wonderful wife cheerfully agreed to sell it for me. I showed her exactly the parts that went with it. A guy bought the pump, but I saw that an extra box of parts, worth about $100, was also gone. Do I ask my wife where it went? Can I forgive her without an apology?—Annoyed Prepare to get laughed out of marriage counseling after you grumble to the therapist that what’s missing from your marriage is $100 worth of junk from the garage. Tempting as it must be to spend the weekend waterboarding your wife for answers, a wiser approach when somebody tries to do something nice for you is to reward their intentions, even when the outcome is less than ideal. Your wife’s intention—to help you by standing in for you—tells you she’s a loving partner. The outcome—an extra box of parts apparently growing legs and sneaking off into the buyer’s car—tells you she may not be the shrewdest salesperson and maybe takes too kindly a view of human nature. Sadly, all relationships come with trade-offs. You have a decision to make—whether to settle for cheery wonderfulness or dump your wife for a woman who can help you open a used-car lot or get rich swindling the elderly by telephone. Y

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