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Lawlessness is moving up Bridgeway into Sausalito. A few days ago I was southbound on Bridgeway, second in line in the left turn lane at Harbor Drive. The lights were red— the red arrow indicating no left turn, when a bicyclist loomed up abruptly on my right, cut across in front of me and streaked past the driver waiting ahead of me, and into a left turn—on the red arrow! Once again a bicycle rider showed us that bicyclists are above the law. OK, maybe not all, but many, and their numbers are increasing as is their arrogance and indifference to other users of our roads.
Don’t tell me that this bicyclist’s actions were OK because the traffic wasn’t moving— they were not OK. At the very least his weaving erratically through three lanes of traffic startled and distracted a minimum of four drivers and their passengers as he nonchalantly jumped the light—and the California Vehicle Code. The Vehicle Code was not written just for motorists—it was written for bicyclists, as well. But, because bicyclists are not licensed, the code is not required reading for bicyclists as it is for everyone else applying for a license and since bicycles are not licensed, it is nearly impossible to ticket their riders when they violate the code. Bicycles operate in a privileged zone—outside the law but favored with perks such as prioritized green lanes and special signal lights, all paid for with the gasoline taxes we motorists pay but they do not. I live on Gate Six Road in Sausalito and am forced to use the infamous and increasingly dangerous Gate Six Intersection every day. Every time I approach it I can expect to face bicycles approaching me in my lane, bicyclists circling around me chatting with their mates, bicyclists blocking the pedestrian crosswalk or zipping across in front of me as I pull ahead, cutting a diagonal across the intersection while wiggling the little finger of their left hand. A gesture that means, “I’m taking your right-of-way, get out of my way” or, maybe
just, “F.U.” No worries for the rider; because the bicycle doesn’t have a license, the rider won’t get a ticket. Watching the tourist bicycle riders from San Francisco at the intersection tells the story clearly; initially they stop at the intersection when the light is red and wait, wait until one of our locals and then another speeds across (it always takes two), then they decide it’s OK to ignore the light as well and slowly start up and cross. And all of this is seen by kids on bicycles, kids who are being taught that once they are grown, it’s OK to disobey the law. When I was young, in high school, I rode my bike everywhere and I stopped at a red light and waited for it to turn green. We all did. We didn’t think about it, we just did. We were taught to respect the law so we stopped and waited, waited even when there was no cross-traffic. A few years ago when the two-mile jointuse bike/pedestrian path from East Blithedale to Gate Six opened we locals were pleased, as many of us walked or ran on the path. We learned to listen for the distinctive jingle of a bike bell, or an “on your left” to warn us and often a “thank you” as the rider passed by. No more. The bike path has become a speedway where bicyclists riding side by side collide with pedestrians and the mantra of the road is, “I’m green ’cuz I don’t use gasoline, so paint
me a green path and get out of my way!” Lawlessness is insidious, it spreads. Our younger generation is learning that the rules and laws of the road are not to be respected. Soon they will grow up and extend that belief into the rest of their lives—and ours.
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the story that American forces in Iraq may have participated in not-so-nice treatment of Iraqi prisoners and, once the stories of such not niceness might become public, perhaps covering up the story with their ponchos, thermal blankies and hoodies. That this story is, say, 10 years old or so, just goes to show that this senator and her committee will stop at nothing to get the news. And we are indebted to dudes such as Cheney, Tenet and Brennan for defending first, the invasion, second, the torture, and third, keeping a nice lid on the truth. We live in a great country at a great time in our country’s history. I think. Or is that sulfur I smell? The fun part is that these kinds of what my mom used to call “shenanigans� started right after the end of the Second World War, when OSS turned into CIA. If you want in on ALL the fun, go read Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA, by Tim Weiner. In it you will learn that Rumsfeld, Cheney, Rice, Powell and Wolfowitz are amateurs. All they did was invade a sovereign country, kill and/or torture a bunch of people and blow a little dough. And, oh yeah, get away with it. For now.
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and all the guilt and ‘shoulds’ that pop up so much at this time of the year,” said Nancy Rhine, a marriage and family therapist and gerontologist. “It’s easy to feel manipulated and overwhelmed during the holidays, when you’re pummeled by advertising and expectations that everyone else belongs to an idealized Norman Rockwell family,” said Rhine, who advises people to pause and get perspective on what’s really important to them during these sometimes superficially cheerful days and nights. “There have always been human fears in this darkest time of the year,” Rhine said. “In ancient times people held spiritual celebrations, lit bonfires on hilltops, and danced to alter their mood and to remind them that the sun would return. Nowadays there is the most focus on the mundane, with a tendency to slip into overspending and overdrinking, and then depression.” It’s no wonder we develop myths like Santa Claus. Some decorate a tree with twinkly lights, and others celebrate Hanukkah, also a
festival of lights. When I asked around to find older, now I love it—science has shown that out solutions to the depression many experithat activity lowers blood pressure and it just ence at this time of year, I heard many ideas. cheers you up!” “I used to get depressed every December And if you get sick, which seems to happen first,” said Mary C., a grandmother of nine. when you need your energy most, rest and “There were so many expectations and no “let go” of demands—shift and adjust. There’s resources. Today I don’t shop,” she said. “I no shame in taking time for yourself—having don’t believe in it.” to just “be” for a while and not “do” doesn’t “I go to San Francisco to the theater, spend negate your value as a human being. the night in the city and have breakfast with “Meditation or prayer can help, too—it can a friend,” a single man said. “And I stay away give people a sense of purpose,” Rhine advises. from parties where people drink too much.” “Talk to a pastor, a rabbi, a priest or a friend. “I don’t read the news,” said another. “I One of the things we often learn as we grow watch sitcoms.” older, after we’ve crashed and burned for over“I put on lively music and go to funny doing for a few decades, is learning the value movies,” Rhine says of herself. “Do what of pacing ourselves. And, listen to your ‘loving makes you feel good. Listen to upbeat music, inner mother;’ sometimes the best answers watch comedies or other favorite movies, come from within.” Y nurture yourself. Volunteer—helping others Ask Joanne how she overcomes the holiday blues at letters@ helps you as well as others. Give a gift of time. pacificsun.com. Teenagers who drive could offer to take seniors on a drive to see Christmas lights, RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES or just visit them to bring n Whistlestop 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. cheer.” 415/454-0964. www.whistlestop.org. “Also, remember that n Marin Community Food Bank 75 Digital Dr., Novato. asking for and accepting 415/883-1302. www.sfmfoodbank.org. help, if you need it, makes n Salvation Army Services Center 351 Mission Ave., San Rafael. the giver feel good too—it’s 415/459-4520. www.salvationarmyusa.org. a two-way street.” Exercise n Ritter Center 16 Ritter St., San Rafael. is a terrific way to chase the 415/457-8182. www.rittercenter.org. blues, “especially outdoors, in n Homeward Bound of Marin 830 B St., San Rafael. nature, and in sunshine if we 415/459-5843. www.hbofm.org. have any,” Rhine has found. n St. Vincent de Paul 820 B St., San Rafael. 415/454-3303. www.vinnies.org. “I never understood birdwatching, but as I’ve gotten
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with a temporary solution. A neighbor, who insisted on remaining anonymous, had overheard the conversation, phoned the station, and offered to pay for two nights at a hotel. SRPD helped her register at the hotel and promised to monitor her situation. The following morning, Lieutenant Dan Fink contacted the Ritter Center. Cathy now has three weeks at a local hotel. “Without the Ritter Center from day three on, Cathy would have been homeless,” Lt. Fink said. The goal is to find permanent housing, especially while she undergoes chemotherapy at Marin General. And her little dog? “Yaya will stay with Sergeant Wanda Spaletta during Cathy’s treatments,” Lt. Fink said. A host of heroes stepped forward to assist Cathy, but more are needed. To help, contact the Ritter Center at 415/457-8182.—Nikki Silverstein
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s my son would say, Cake Art is the most legit place for party supplies. They are also pretty legit for gingerbread-house-making! Kids and adults can decorate their own holiday gingerbread houses at Cake Art Supplies on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10:30am-12pm and from 2-3:30pm. The class includes a large pre-assembled, freshly baked gingerbread house, royal icing, assorted candies and decorations and instruction. This class fills up every year—so call soon to reserve your spot at the table. The cost is $50. Cake Art Supplies, 1512 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 415/456-7773. HANUKKAH AT THE MART Hanukkah is here! Head on down to the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur December 16-23 from 3:30-5:30pm and enjoy complimentary latkes from Wise Sons Deli. Klezmer music will also be on the menu. CHEFS & CRAFTS Further west, the Bolinas Community Center is having its Bolinas & Beyond Holiday Craft Fair. There will be bakers, chefs and craftspeople offering up their wares on Dec. 20 & 21 from 11am-6pm. International cuisine served from the Community Center’s kitchen will include Claire Heart’s Thai food on Saturday, and Sunday will feature Mirta Guzman’s Mexican cooking. For more information, visit www.bocenter.org.
TOP RAMEN IN SAN RAFAEL Soup weather! Ramen arrives in San Rafael! I accidentally left this off my roundup last week, but if you haven’t checked out Uchiwa Ramen on B Street in San Rafael—now is the time. After testing out their concept at the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center as a pop-up, the owners officially opened the doors of their sleek, wood-beamed-ceilinged ramen shop in September. My son, who is a ramen aficionado, fully approves of their shoyu broth, complete with pork and egg. They also have the popular ramune sodas (kids love the marbles) and a nice list of appetizers, along with a handful of different ramen possibilities, including tonkotsu and miso broth options of course! Marin finally has ramen—our trips to the city with the sole purpose of eating ramen will thankfully decrease now that Uchiwa is here! Uchiwa Ramen, 821 B Street, San Rafael, 415/5242727. SEND A GIFT OF THE SEA If you are in splurge mode, here is a gift idea that this foodie would love to receive: Send a box of briny bivalves harvested from the waters of Tomales Bay to your favorite food-lover! Boxes of Sweetwaters from Hog Island Oyster Company can now be shipped directly to lucky recipients’ homes—nationwide. There are only two shipping
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hristmas is upon us. It is time once again for sacred seasonal rituals to be observed. And once again, I’m on the case. “Excuse me,” I cut in, interrupting a conversation between an elderly woman in a business suit and a man with a floppy brown hat made of hemp, with a number of pigeon feathers protruding from the mottled hatband, which appears to be snakeskin, but on closer inspection might just be a photograph of snakeskin, cut from a magazine and trimmed into hatband shape—which would explain the staples. “Would you mind,” I continued, “if I asked a few questions ... about, um, Santa Claus?” It’s a warm October day out beside the lake at the Marin Civic Center, where lunchtime is about to break out at the 25th annual Bioneers Summit Conference, an internationally renowned meeting of minds where progressive thinkers, scientists and artists gather to present images of the future, as inspired by the lessons of nature. This year’s lineup of speakers included Eve Ensler (author of The Vagina Monologues), Terry Tempest Williams (activist, conservationist and author of Refuge: An Unnatural His-
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tory of Family and Place), author-trickster stories, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking. Caroline Casey (author of Making the Gods This year, I’ve decided to ask the Work for You, and the host of the syndicated question at one of the larg“Visionary Activist Radio Show” heard est annual assemblies of on KPFA), and Paul Stamets, an brilliant and out-of-box expert on mushrooms and why thinkers in the world. cultivating them will possibly In between the mornsave the human race. ing lecture sessions in The purpose of the the main hall and the Bioneers Conference, esnumerous workshops tablished by Kenny Auheld in the afternoon, subel and Nina Simons, I’m wandering the is to start conversations outdoor picnic area, by that might lead to the looking for people David protection of the planet willing to talk about and the continuance of the Santa Claus. Te mp l e ton human race. “Who says there isn’t I am here today to ask any Santa Claus?” asks the participants about the day they gentleman in the hemp hat, who stopped believing in Santa Claus. prefers to remain Anonymous (“With Years ago, on a whim, I asked a filmmaker a capital A,” he says). “Santa Claus is real. if he ever believed in Santa, and his story—in Totally real. You just have to know how to which his 5-year-old self spied a Salvation look for him.” Army Santa tossing back whiskey shots in a Asked if there was ever a moment, as a Boston bar he happened to be passing by— child, when he doubted the reality of Santa, convinced me that in Western culture, for Mr. Hemp Hat laughs. “Of course there was. good or bad, the shared experience of losing But I got over it.” faith in Santa makes for some fascinating “I have a different view of Santa,” says the
woman-in-the-suit, who gives her name as Grandmother. “I grew up believing in Santa Claus, but when I was 7, my mother told me that Santa was the patriarchal appropriation of the Earth Mother. Gaia is the giver of life, the ultimate gift. So the patriarchy stole the idea of her bringing the gifts of grain and fruit, and turned her into Santa Claus. “So, when I had children,” she concludes, “we always had a tree, but the gifts my children received were always from ‘The Mother.’ I let them decide for themselves if they were from me, or the Mother Earth.” “So,” I ask, having confirmed that her children have children, “when you give gifts to your grandkids ... ?” “The note says, ‘From The Grandmother,’ yes,” she says with a smile. Near the edge of the picnic area, where a small city of booths have been erected to sell an abundance of organic products and offer information about creative and progressive institutions and organizations, Raines Cohen, a top hat on his head, sits beneath a banner proclaiming “The Conscious Elders Network.” “I grew up in a Jewish household,” Cohen says, “but when I was 4 years old or so,
Christmas is actually a festival honoring the hallucinogenic mushroom! That’s adorable!” Santa? Hallucinations? Um, that would explain the elves. The mycologist who first introduced Casey to the “Santa mushroom” idea was the late ethno-mycologist and author James Arthur (Mushrooms and Mankind: The Impact of Mushrooms on Human Consciousness and Religion), who she interviewed on her show several years ago, after which the two had coffee and visited a local bookstore. “He was searching through these old books,” she recalls, “and he suddenly said, ‘Look at this!’ It was a book of photos of old stained-glass windows. ‘Look at all the mushrooms!’ In all of these ancient pictures of religious iconography, the mushroom was everywhere! What do Santa and the father of Thor have in common? Hint: A lot more than an illustrious white beard and the ability to wink. “And Santa—the famous Santa from the Coke commercials, the one with the wink—well, James says, ‘It’s Odin, my parents entered me in a contest, where thing, a sacrament. And according to tradithe Norse God, from the land of the reindeer I ended up winning a St. Bernard ... for tion, the wild reindeer eat the mushrooms, and shamans—who has one eye!’ So Santa’s Christmas. It was a writing contest. I won, and then the shamans drink the reindeer famous wink, even though it’s been corruptso we went down to the Prudential Insurpiss—because the reindeer’s digestive proed by commercialism, is actually a sacred ance Company to collect my St. Bernard, just cess filters out the dangerous alkaloids in the ancient image! How cool is that? It’s clear before Christmas. mushrooms. After drinking the piss, they that our indigenous selves desire and crave a “I knew about Santa Claus, of course. I report experiences of flying ... flying with sacrament of kinship and wisdom. Imagine understood him to be part of the cultural the reindeer, and they almost always end up story that surrounded me,” Cohen continues. flying to the North Pole.” “And when we came to get the dog, people “Um ... ” I repeat. kept bringing up Santa Claus, asking me if I “I know right?” she says. “And from the was happy that Santa brought me a new St. Pole, the shaman draws the ancient wisdom, Bernard. So I had to keep repeating, ‘No, I’m which they then take back to the people, and Jewish. We don’t actually believe in Santa they bring it right into their houses, carryClaus—but I am grateful to the Prudential ing the ancient wisdom from the Pole down Insurance Company.’ It was just another one through the chimney. It sounds cranky, of those strange things about the world that but once you allow yourself to tap into this doesn’t seem to make sense to a kid, but is ancient narrative ... it starts to make a wacky clearly part of the surrounding zeitgeist.” kind of sense.” And so it goes. The sounds of music erupt from a nearby Halfway through lunchtime, as I make my stage, where a “sustainable design fashion way across the umbrella-festooned picnic show” is about to take place. Just past the area, I hear a deep, instantly recognizable stage is an enormous pod-like structure on voice. It’s Caroline Casey (www.coyotenetwheels, into which willing participants can worknews.com), whose wholly unique radio climb, and be subjected to a series of lights program is dedicated, according to the bio and sounds that elicit a sensory experion her website, “To anything we need to ence suggested to be intensely spiritual and know to have a democracy.” transformative. Upon hearing my “Santa” question, Casey “So it amuses me,” Casey continues, invites me to join her at the table, where she “whenever I drive around at the holidays and enthusiastically related a recent factoid she’d see all of these Santa Claus images everypicked up connecting St. Nick to hallucinowhere. I think to myself, ‘Look! Everyone genic mushrooms. is worshiping the ancient sacred Amanita “I seriously heard this amazing story from mushroom sacrament!’ And if you look at a mycologist,” she says, “in which our belief old German Christmas cards, you’ll see these in Santa can be traced back to the Amanita little paintings of Amanita mushrooms evmushroom.” erywhere, under Christmas trees! It’s so cool! “Um ... ” I remark, clearly having not “And when the crazy dingbat woman expected that. from Nevada was announcing her candi“I’m totally serious,” Casey says with a dacy, she put out this folksy commercial. laugh. “Ready for this? Here we go. And in the back of her kitchen were these “In the north, where the shaman is the canisters with little Amanita mushrooms spiritual teacher, the Amanita mushroom on them! And I watched it going, ‘Look! It’s grows beneath the pine trees. It’s a sacred everywhere! The Santa Claus mushroom!’
the world if Santa brought wisdom down the chimney instead of crap from Target and Walmart.” “It makes a person wonder if they should be leaving mushrooms for Santa instead of milk and cookies,” I remark. “I never left cookies for Santa,” Casey admits. “I always left graham crackers with butter. That’s what I left for Santa every Christmas Eve. And they were always gone in the morning. “At some point, I think I did realize that my Scottish nurse was eating the crackers,” she says with a laugh, “but it didn’t destroy the magic for me. I assumed she was just an agent of Santa. Why not? If Santa is the ancient spirit of nature, the spirit of endless generosity and magic—aren’t we all agents of Santa? “I don’t know about you, but that’s what I want to be!” As the tables around us begin to clear, with people heading off to the afternoon workshops of their choice, Casey admits that, for her, the loss of Santa was a positive thing. “The loss of Santa,” she says, “is the beginning of wisdom. It’s the moment we realize that the responsibility of bringing magic and wonder to the world doesn’t just belong to Santa Claus. “Making magic is the responsibility of us all! So Merry Christmas! And a happy Amanita mushroom festival to us all!” Y Send David an Amanita mushroom at talkpix@earthlink.net.
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WATCH ONE OF FOUR screenings of Miracle on 34th Monday Street on AMC today, adjusting your TV to black and December white to obviate the colorization process. Have lunch at the Buckeye (15 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley; 415/3312600), Marin’s most festively festooned and convivial high-dining option. Especially recommended: hot, creamy oysters Bingo, the grilled pork chop with apricot chutney and the chocolate caramel tart with bourbon ice cream. Try for a table by the crackling hearth. Next, take a ferry to San Francisco and enjoy the wintertime vistas of mountain, bridges, bay and skyline. Catch one of the vintage streetcars trundling up Market and alight at Stockton Street, which has been transformed into a grassy plaza with music and food trucks for the holidays. Check out the kittens and puppies at Macy’s, the tree at Neiman-Marcus, the windows at Tiffany’s, the gingerbread house at the St. Francis and the ice skaters in Union Square, then enjoy a Doge (the densest, most delicious hot chocolate on earth) at Emporio Rulli before heading home.
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his is it, the last week of the holiday season. With so much to accomplish in a mere seven days, we at the Pacific Sun have cooked up a countdown of Yuletide activities well worth experiencing, offered in an easy-to-follow day-by-day scheduling format. Some are passive (watch TV!), some are aggressive (hike up Mt. Tamalpais!), but taken together they offer a wide range of solstice-time fun. Joyeux Noël. CELEBRATE THE THIRD day of Hanukkah with a Shabbat luncheon at the Osher Marin JCC featuring December singer-pianist Noam Eisen leading a singalong of show tunes, soul music and klezmer ($8-$10; noon at 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael; 444-8000; marinjcc.org). As evening falls, gather together a good-sized group of friends and family members, bundle up in scarves and mittens and bring bourbon-filled flasks to Ross or Belvedere for a hearty night of caroling to the aristocracy. The Yuletide decor in these moneyed surroundings can be Friday
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Valley’s Cascade Canyon; Steep Ravine on the vertiginous western slope of Mt. Tam; Cataract Falls from Laurel Dell to Alpine Lake; and Bolinas’ Alamere Falls, which empties into the Pacific. If your Christmas isn’t going well, spend the evening hosting an edgy film fest of movies that flirt with the holidays’ dark side: The Apartment (Billy Wilder’s paean to urban loneliness and corporate chicanery); Stalag 17 (an unmerry Yuletide among American airmen in a German POW camp); The Lion in Winter (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, medieval style); On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (James Bond meets his match in snowy Switzerland on Christmas Eve). IF YOU DIDN’T HAVE that cocktail party Saturday night, consider hosting DipDecember ping Day, an age-old Swedish celebration in which friends and neighbors drop by the house for a bowl of rejuvenating soup on Christmas Eve as a respite from their holiday shopping. (The name comes from the bread the guests dunk in the broth.) All you need is a vat of hearty soup (a ham-ribboned minestrone is a good option), several loaves of bread (something rustic from Acme or Semifreddi’s is nice) and maybe some hot cider, some seasonal beer and a platter of Christmas cookies and rum balls. Spend the evening wrapping gifts, stuffing stockings, putting out cookies for Santa and watching Rio Bravo, which has nothing to do with Christmas but just might be the greatest movie ever made (9:30pm on AMC). Wednesday
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Enemy’s best and most influential albums. The brilliant Fear of a Black Planet gave the pop-music world the anthemic “Fight the Power,” which still rings true in a world where even members of the U.S. Congress are gathering on the steps of the Capitol to stage What better a gift than a Public Enemy album—you can relive Flavor Flav in protests against alleged his prime! police brutality. It’s one ast week, I offered a list of bigof rap’s finest moments. “A ticket items—big box sets and pricey remarkable piece of modern art,” the All coffee-table books—that might make Music Guide has noted, “a record that great gifts. But there’s no reason to break ushered in the ’90s in a hail of multiculturthe bank if you’re looking for suitable gifts. alism and kaleidoscopic confusion.” Here are a few items that cost $25 or less. Shoe Gazing at Its Finest: Looking to Classic Rock Remasters: The Beatles, fill a stocking for a fan of 1990’s indie rock? Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin catalogs The 1994 album Painful from indie-rockers have been reissued recently. For under $20, Yo La Tengo, with its Velvet Undergroundyou can give someone a gorgeously remasinfluenced wash of sound, has been reistered mono version of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club or the White Album, both of which are significantly different than their In the of Marin stereo counterparts and, until recently, were highly sought-after, pricey eBay collecSEND US tor’s items. If you’re looking for something YOUR mellower, consider the acoustic-oriented MEN!! And We Rubber Soul, arguably the best-sounding Beatles reissue. Or trip out to Zep’s hippie Promise to epic III. Take Care of the Rap Redux: Send in the Bomb Squad. It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back/ Rest at Mad Rags! Fear of a Black Planet delivers two of Public
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Edition In the finale, one junior chef goes home the winner with a cash prize and college scholarship. The others go home with the sting of defeat and enough ramen to get them through college. Fox. 8pm. Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon Apparently an NBC executive heard about this “wacky viral video thing” from his teenage granddaughter. The dramatic chipmunk has already been offered a morning anchor slot. NBC. 8pm. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol A myopic 1-percenter learns the true meaning of Christmas. Of course, this is the Dickens story. In the real world, 1-percenters know that the true meaning of Christmas is the year-end bonus. And looking down on the little people. CW. 8pm. Fight Club A nice little preview of next week’s visit with your family. (1999) HBO. 9:10pm. What more do you need than the three
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 A Christmas Story We’re only two or three school shootings away from this not being funny anymore. (1983) TNT. 7pm. Bad Santa Perhaps the only Christmas movie ever made designed to pair well with cheap bourbon. MTV. 8pm. Barmageddon In this new reality show, two bar owners agree to spend a week running the other’s business. It’s like Wife Swap if the wives could be forced to work for tips in demeaning outfits. TruTV. 10pm.
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F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 1 9 — T H U R S D AY D E C E M B E R 2 5 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d l Annie (1:59) Remake of the StrouseCharnin musical comic strip stars Quevenzhané Wallis as the plucky li’l orphan and Jamie Foxx as a modern-day Daddy Warbucks. l Antarctica: A Year on Ice (1:31) Dazzling documentary focuses on the world’s most brutal continent and the scientists and researchers who call it home. l Awake: The Life of Yogananda (1:27) Biodoc of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi who brought meditation and yoga to the West in the 1920s; Krishna Das and Deepak Chopra share insights. l The Babadook (1:34) Atmospheric Australian chiller about a spooky storybook creature that invades the home of a single mom and her hyperactive son. l Big Hero 6 (1:30) Disney cartoon concerns a boy, his posse and their repurposed crimefighting robot, but the real star is a dazzlingly reimagined mashup of Tokyo and San Francisco complete with skateboarding geishas and a torii-turreted Golden Gate Bridge. l Birdman (1:59) Offbeat comedy from 21 Grams director Alejandro González Iñárritu about a onetime movie superhero (Michael Keaton) trying to get himself some thespian cred by starring in a Broadway play. l Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2:20) Direct from Moscow it’s Tchaikovsky’s holiday must-see in a dazzling production rife with toy soldiers, colorful costumes and little Marie, of course. l Citizenfour (1:54) Documentary follows investigative filmmaker Laura Poitras across the globe in search of budding whistleblower Edward Snowden. l Exodus: Gods and Kings (2:30) Christian Bale is Moses in Ridley Scott’s epic retelling of the flight from Egypt; Ben Kingsley and Sigourney Weaver co-star. l Foxcatcher (2:10) True story of Olympic wrestlers Mark and Dave Schultz (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo) and their edgy, intense relationship with their deeply obsessed heir-to-a-fortune sponsor, John du Pont (Steve Carell). l The Gambler (1:41) Remake of Karel Reisz’s 1974 drama stars Mark Wahlberg as an English professor whose gambling addiction pulls him to the lower depths; Jessica Lange co-stars. l The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2:25) The trilogy’s final chapter finds Bilbo and company taking on scary, spooky challenges of all sorts as they defend Middleearth one last time. l Horrible Bosses 2 (1:48) When their brand-new business is hijacked by smooth operator Christoph Waltz, working stiffs Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day kidnap son Chris Pine in retaliation; Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx add to the hilarity. l The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (2:05) Jennifer Lawrence is back as Games top dawg Katniss Everdeen, leading the charge against her nation’s wicked past; Julianne Moore co-stars. l The Imitation Game (1:53) Benedict Cumberbatch as ace cryptologist Alan Turing, leader of Britain’s top code-breakers, who
raced against time to crack the Nazis’ Enigma Code during World War II. l Interstellar (2:49) Spacey Christopher Nolan sci-fi drama follows a troupe of hungry astronauts through a newly discovered wormhole to the far reaches of the galaxy; Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey are among the crew. l Into the Woods (2:05) Stephen Sondheim’s twisted musical fairy tale gets the Disney treatment; Rob Marshall directs Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp and Chris Pine. l It’s a Wonderful Life (2:11) Frank Capra’s much-loved Christmas Carol update stars James Stewart as an average man who discovers his own greatness. l National Gallery (3:03) Disquisitive Frederick Wiseman documentary looks behind the scenes at London’s premier museum and its Titians, Turners and da Vincis. l Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (1:37) Ben Stiller and his reanimated pals are back and circling the globe in search of ever more magic; Mickey Rooney, Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke star. l The Penguins of Madagascar (1:32) Cartoon caper comedy about a waddle of penguin superspies on a mission to save the world from John Malkovich. l St. Vincent (1:42) Unwitting single mom Melissa McCarthy leaves her 12-year-old son in the questionable day-care of neighbor Bill Murray, who mentors the kid in the art and science of playing the horses, tipping the strippers and shooting the whiskey. l The Theory of Everything (2:03) Biopic focuses on the young and healthy yet degenerating Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) as he woos his future wife (Felicity Jones) and races against time to break new ground in physics and medicine. l Top Five (1:42) Chris Rock writes, directs and stars in an edgy, critically acclaimed look at a comedian-turned-movie star grappling with his past. l Unbroken (2:17) Gripping true story of three WWII soldiers who survived a plane crash, 47 days on a raft and brutality in a Japanese prison camp; Angelina Jolie directs Ethan and Joel Coen’s screenplay. l Wild (1:55) True tale of a spiraling young woman’s thousand-mile trek along the Pacific Crest Trail in search of strength and healing; Reese Witherspoon stars. l Zero Motivation (1:40) Dark comedy about an all-female unit of bored Israeli soldiers stuck in a remote desert outpost.
k New Movies This Week k Annie (PG)
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (Not Rated) Awake: The Life of Yogananda (Not Rated) k The Babadook (Not Rated) Big Hero 6 (PG) Birdman (R) k Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (PG)
Citizenfour (R) Exodus: Gods and Kings (PG-13)
Foxcatcher (R) k The Gambler (R)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG-13) The Imitation Game (PG-13) Interstellar (PG-13) k Into the Woods (PG) k It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) k National Gallery (Not Rated) Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)
The Penguins of Madagascar (PG) St. Vincent (PG-13) The Theory of Everything (PG-13) k Top Five (R) k Unbroken (PG-13)
Wild (R)
Zero Motivation (Not Rated)
Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:45; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11, 12:25, 1:45, 3:10, 4:35, 6, 7:25, 8:45, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Tue 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05; Wed 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:15; Sat-Sun 2, 6:15 Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:30 Rafael: Fri-Sun 4, 8:15; Mon-Thu 8:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:45, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Thu 7:15, 10; Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Marin: Fri 4:20, 7:10, 9:50; Sat 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50; Sun-Tue 1:30, 4:20, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Tue 1:40, 7:05 Lark: Sun 1 Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:30, 6; Mon-Thu 6 Fairfax: Fri-Tue 1, 4:15, 7:30; Wed 1, 4:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:40, 2, 5:20, 8:40 Playhouse: Fri-Wed 12:15, 3:45, 7 Rowland: Fri-Tue 11:10, 2:30, 6, 9:20; 3D showtimes at 12:45, 4:15, 7:40 Wed 11:10, 2:30, 6; 3D showtimes at 12:45, 4:15, 7:40 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue 10:35, 1:40, 4:45, 7:55; Sun 10:35, 4:45, 7:55 Fairfax: Wed 7 Cinema: Fri-Tue 3:30; 3D showtimes at 11:50, 7, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12, 3:30, 7; 3D showtimes at 1, 4:30, 8 Wed 12, 3:30, 7; 3D showtime at 1 Marin: Fri 3:40; 3D showtimes at 6:50, 10 Sat 3:40; 3D showtimes at 12:30, 6:50, 10 Sun-Tue 3:40; 3D showtimes at 12:30, 6:50 Northgate: Fri-Tue 1:15, 2:10, 4:40, 8, 8:50; 3D showtimes at 10:50, 12:30, 3, 3:50, 5:30, 6:20, 7:10, 9:40, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Tue 2, 5:15, 8:30; 3D showtimes at 10:45, 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15 Wed 2, 5:15, 8:30; 3D showtimes at 10:45, 12:30, 3:45, 7 Horrible Bosses 2 (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Thu 7, 9:55; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:05, 1:55, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Tue 10:50, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:20; Wed 10:50, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Tue 10:30, 11:45, 1:20, 2:35, 4:10, 5:25, 7, 8:15, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:05pm Fairfax: Wed 7 Rowland: Wed 7 Rafael: Sun 4:15, 7 Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7 Rafael: Fri 4:30, 7:30; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:30, 7:30; Mon-Thu 7:30 Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12:10, 1, 2:45, 3:45, 6:05, 7, 8:35, 9:35; Wed 12:10, 1, 2:45, 3:45, 7 Lark: Fri-Sat 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30; Sun 10:15, 4, 6:30; Mon-Tue 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30; Wed 1, 3:30, 6; Thu 3:30, 6, 8:30 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:55, 12:10, 1:25, 2:40, 3:55, 5:10, 6:25, 7:45, 8:55, 10:10 Playhouse: Fri 3:55, 5, 6:20, 7:25, 8:40, 9:40; Sat-Tue 12:30, 2:45, 3:55, 5, 6:20, 7:25, 8:40, 9:40; Wed 12:30, 2:45, 3:55, 5, 6:20, 7:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; Wed 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:30, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Playhouse: Sat-Wed noon Rowland: Fri-Tue 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35; Wed 12:05, 2:25, 4:50 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:10, 4:30, 9:55 Regency: Fri-Tue 10:25, 1:25, 4:25, 7:20, 10:20 Sequoia: Fri 4:05, 7, 9:55; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:55; Mon 1:15, 4:05, 7 Northgate: Fri-Tue 12, 2:30, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Fairfax: Wed 7 Playhouse: Wed 7 Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12:45, 3:40, 6:50, 9:30; Wed 12:45, 3:40, 6:50 Regency: Fri-Tue 11:05, 12:30, 1:55, 3:20, 4:40, 6:10, 7:35, 9, 10:25 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7:20, 10:10; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10; Mon 1:30, 4:20, 7:20 Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon Thu 8:30
Catch the Bolshoi’s most festive production of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Lark Sunday. Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. Donna Reed, James Stewart and Karolyn “Zuzu” Grimes wish you a very Merry Christmas.
CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 | Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 | Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 | Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264
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F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 1 9 — F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 2 6 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar
Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this weekend in Marin.
Check out our Online Community Calendar for more listings, spanning more weeks, with more event information »pacificsun.com/calendar
Live music
10/19-20: Phil Lesh and Friends. 8pm. $25-
12/19: Ann Halen Female-fronted Van Halen covers. 9pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/19: Back in Black AC/DC covers. 9pm. $8. Peri’s Bar, 29, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/19: Danny Montana Americana. 5pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/19: The English Beat 9pm. $30. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/19: Groovytown 60s style, R&B. With Julie Medeiros, vocals; Craig Caffel, guitar/vocals; Roscoe Gallo, keyboards/vocals; Patrick Campbell, bass; Nigel Zickel, drums. 9pm. $15. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato. 12/19: Jazzitude Jazz. 9:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 12/19: Kelly Peterson Band Rock. 5pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.
79. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net. 12/19: Soul Power Tower of Power tribute. 8pm. $15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 12/19: This Old Earthquake Rock. 9pm-1am. $8. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. smileyssaloon.com.
12/19: Will Magid Trio: Holiday Party and Light Show Hors d’eouvres will be served. $12. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.
12/19: The 7th Sons and Defactos X-mas Dance Party 8:30pm. $10. San Rafael Elks
Lodge, 1312 Misson Ave., San Rafael. 721-7661. facebook.com/events/1516914078570198.
12/19, 23 and 26: Zan Stewart Trio with Ron Marabuto Jazz rock. 6:30pm. No cover. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. terrapincrossroads.net.
12/19: Zigaboo Modeliste Funky Miracle Holiday Bash and Toy Drive 9pm. $18-20.
Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.
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Deck the DVDs For more than a decade now, Hollywood’s Christmas roster has been tuned to the key of satire (I laugh too), but things weren’t always thus; and a dig into the DVD vault yields two notso-old exceptions to the current formula that are suffused with the season’s magic we’re missing. 1988’s made-for-TV ‘The Dead’ was the last film that John Huston, father of starring actress special CHRISTMAS AT Anjelica, directed and it was released after his death. PEE WEE’S PLAYHOUSE features the prince of puny taking a sentimental turn that will surprise fans with its earnest charm. Track it down and warm to the musical stylings of the Del Rubio Triplets, K.D. Lang, Grace Jones and Charo as the bow-tied host welcomes friends Frankie and Annette, Little Richard, Dinah and Oprah and others, crafts handmade decorations, prints his overlong wish list to Santa and maybe even learns the true meaning of Christmas. Much deeper stirrings are felt in John Huston’s haunting and mystical adaptation of Joyce’s THE DEAD, a family feast on the Epiphany amidst a snowy Dublin evening in 1904. The annual gathering of far-flung members, old and young, sober and drunk, scholar and nationalist and lover and servitor, is all bound up with the family’s thralldom to music and to the lopsided life that grows out of it—that, along with their oh-so-Irish tetherings to the family and friends now present, voices that have fit them their whole lives like comfy slippers. The truth known to each, unspoken yet hovering over the exquisite dinner of Christmas goose, is that it’s all drifting away before their eyes, and that every stitch of their passions and dance-quadrilles and regrets will join the world’s shades in the blink of an eye. Glorious stuff. Each of these treasures is available both in snippets on YouTube and to the motivated DVD hunter, though competing versions of the Huston film are the subject of intense controversy—as any masterpiece should be.—Richard Gould 12/20-21: Christmas Jug Band 8pm Dec. 20; 6pm Dec. 21. $17-27. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 12/20: Havana Night with Los Boleros and DJ Jose Ruiz 9pm. $12. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.
12/20: Jerry Hannan Band An original, local, delight. Acoustic singer/songwriter, Irish Americana. 8pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com.
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12/20: Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Rockabilly, Americana, country. 8:30pm. $15-18. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com
12/20: Narada Michael Walden Foundation Annual Holiday Jam with Guest Dionne Warwick Warwick will perform with
her granddaughter singer/songwriter Cheyenne Elliott. 8pm. $100-175. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.
12/20: Radiance Kirtan Band Sri Krsna Kirtan with Radhanath and Kilimba. Organic, vegan and gluten-free dinners available 5-7pm from Radiance Cuisine. 7:30pm. $10-15. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 12/20: Rusty Evans Ring of Fire 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/20: Soul Ska Nine-piece all star ska tribute band with members of vinyl. 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/20: Tim Hockenberry Vocalist. 8pm. $20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 12/21: Arthur Javier Jazz guitarand vocals. 6pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafel. panamahotel.com. 12/21: Noah Griffin: A Christmas Tribute To Nat King Cole Jazz. With Griffin, Jef Labes,
Harley White and Jeff Sanford. 1pm. $20-25. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.
12/21: Todos Santos Latin-inspired folk rock. 4pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/21: Voodoo Switch Rock. Just Friends. Jazz at 5pm. 8pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/22: Open Mic Night Hosted by Marty Atkinson. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.
12/22: Open Mic with Austin DeLone
7:30pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 12/22: Open Mic with Derek Smith 8:30pm. Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/22: Open Mic with Simon Costa 8:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 12/23: BS&F Blues rock. With Matt Saunders, Ryan Meagher and Cole Bailey. 5pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/23: Korty Trio 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/23: Lorin Rowan Solo acoustic guitar and vocals. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.
12/24: Fenton Cool Foot and the Right Time Funk, blues rock. 9pm. No cover. 19
Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 12/24: The Substitues Rock. 9pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/26: Kelly Peterson Band Rock. 5pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 12/26: Lumanation Reggae, rock. 9pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.
12/26-27: Monophonics Annual Soulful Social 9pm. $20-36. Sweetwater Music Hall,
19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 12/26: Occi-Fenton-Mystics Super jam. 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
12/26: Soul 4 the Season: A Definitely Diva Christmas With Lydia Pense, Paula Harris, Dana Moret and Terrie Odabi. 7:30pm. $2535. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 12/27: Andre Nickatina Hip-hop, rap. 9pm. $15. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
Comedy 12/19: Oy to the World Rita Abram’s holiday hodgepodge with Darlene Popovic and Jerry Gee. 8pm. $21-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
12/22: 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. 3839600. throckmortontheatre.org. 12/25: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
Theater 12/19-21: Stapleton Theatre Company: ‘A Christmas Carol’ Directed by Marin theatre veteran Bruce Vieira. Musical direction by Judy Wiesen and choreography by Jenny Rand.
Drake Little Theatre 7:30pm Dec. 18-19; 2pm Dec. 20-21. $14-20. Drake Little Theatre, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 454-5759. brownpapertickets.com/event/890549.
Through 12/21: Reduced Shakespeare Company: ‘The Complete History of Comedy(abridged)’ 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sat.-
hour open print and local gab session. 5pm. Free. ink.paper.plate studio & shop, 11401 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station. 873-6008. inkpaperplate.com.
Through 12/20: Thomas Wood - Recent Paintings Thomas Wood - Recent Paintings
Sun.; 7pm Sun. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. marintheatre.org.
Open Saturdays 1-4pm November 1 through December 20 Thomas Wood Fine Art Nicasio (on the Town Square) 1pm. Thomas Wood Fine Art, Town Square, Nicasio. 662-2006. twoodart.com.
Concerts
Kids Events
12/21: Carol Fest Christmas carols and service.
12/19: WWII in the Shadow of Mt. Tam
Music will feature the Sounds Apealing Bell Choir and Chancel Choir, Men’s Quartet and Maren Haynes, cello. 10am. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 1510 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 456-6760. fpcsr.org.
12/21: New Century Chamber Orchestra and S.F. Girls Chorus: Holiday Favorites
Celebrate the holidays with the San Francisco Girls Chorus in a concert with works by Corelli, Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, Corelli, Vaughan Williams. Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin. 5pm. $29-61. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 3924400. ncco.org/concert-tickets/2014-2015-season/ holiday-favorites.
12/21: Romancing the Solstice With Jonah Hopton and Anayana White Tenor;
soprano. 5pm. $15-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 12/21 Singers Marin “Tis the Season ... Cheers.” Jan Pedersen Schiff , artistic director. 4pm. $10-35. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave., of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. singersmarin.org.
12/21: Solstice Female Vocal Ensemble
Eclectic and international mix of holiday music, including songs from Sweden, Finland, Spain, England and more. 4pm. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Road, Ross. 456-1102 ext.102.
12/22 Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary Non Marching Band Holiday Concert 7pm. Free.
Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave., of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. singersmarin.org.
12/24: Noontime Concerts: Throckmorton Community Chorus Sing Along
Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.
Dance 12/20: Dance with Sherry: The Tapcracker 2 and 5:30pm. $28-38. Veterans Memorial Auditorium Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.
12/20: Marin Dance Theatre: Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop 1 and 5:30pm. $28-
38. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.
12/21: Miss Sara’s Ballet School: The Story of the Nutcracker Sara Whittles, choreography and artistic direction. 11am and 2pm. $20-25. Veterans Memorial Auditorium Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.
Art 12/19-20: Illumination: Art of the Spirit Groupe Exhibition10am. Free. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. ohanloncenter.org.
12/19: Ink and Drink: Printmaker Social Hour Calling all West Marin printmakers. Get
out of the house/studio and get printing. Ink and monotype plates for making trace monotypes supplied. You supply your own paper and something to share. The studio will be open for a three-
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From 1942-45 Sausalito was home to a bustling wartime shipyard called Marinship. Innovations, ingenuity and inspiration all played a part in the day-to-day routine. Join Ranger Joanne on a 2 mile walking tour of the area surrounding the Bay Model to experience what life in the shipyards was like. Dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, hat and sunscreen. Rain cancels. 10am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.
12/20: BayMobile Visits the Bay Model Visitor Center Aquarium of the Bay’s BayMo-
bile is coming to the Bay Model Visitor Center! Visitors will experiment with the science of climate change and meet some of the Aquarium’s animal ambassadors. 11:30am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn. usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx. 12/20: Dream Circle Holiday Concert With Tim Cain, Miss Kitty, CC Dawson and more! 10 and 11:15am. Bay Area Discovery Kids Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. baykidsmueum.org. 12/20: It’s Ptough to be a Pteropod! Visitors will measure and observe changing chemistry in an ocean-like environment, explore the complex food web, and discuss potential solutions to slow that change. 1pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 3323871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx. 12/20: Water You Gonna Do? Interact with and learn about the three phases of water, explore how rising global temperatures change the water on our planet, and discuss the effects of rising sea level on wild habitats and people. Target audience: 2nd grade and up. 11:30am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/ Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.
12/21: Tim Cain’s Family Christmas Singalong With cookies and hot chocolate.
Santa and Mrs Claus visit at 2pm. 4-5pm. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com
12/22: Winter Film Fetsival: Frozen Singalong Popcorn provided. 2:30pm. Free.
Mill Valley Public Library, Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibary.net 12/23: Nature for Kids: Mount Burdell Take a winter walk at this preserve looking for cold weather critters. Remember to bring lunch. No pets (except service animals) please. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather call 893-9527 after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. 10am. Free. Mount Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Dr., Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.
12/23: Winter Film Fetsival: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Popcorn provided. 2:30pm.
Free. Mill Valley Public Library, Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibary.net 12/26: Learn to Skate at McInnis Join us at the McInnis Skate Park where rangers will offer tips and techniques for beginners as well as ways to attack features that build confidence and skill.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA 2015! WED Join us for a splashy year-end extravaganza! DEC 31 Celebrate the end of 2014 and welcome in the new 8PM excitement of 2015, with old and new friends, laughter, joy and music. Dance the night away to the rock n’ roll mastery of Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
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This event is geared towards the newbie skateboarder and those looking to cross over from other board sports, but aren’ quite sure how to start. This event is ideal for all ages. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring board, helmet and pads. Rain will cancel. 11am. Free. McInnis Park, 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. marincountyparks.org. Through1224: Le Petit Cirque de Noel 6pm. Performances Dec. 19, 23-24. $15, children free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com.
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holiday season, ICS staff and clients are selling aeriums to raise funds for our programs, which help support adults with disabilities. Locally grown, pesticide free, and drought tolerant, each aerium is handcrafted by and filled with Tillandsias (air plants), mosses and lichens and are arranged in a glass vessel. Succulents are easy to maintain and
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are $20 each (cash or check please). 10am. $20. West Elm, Strawberry Village, 800 Frontage Rd, Mill Valley. 455-8481. connectics.org.
12/20: GGCSL Winter Solstice Celebration: The Spirit of the Green Man The Holly King
is at his peak during winter solstice. Celebrate our green earth and the birth of the new light at this ancient holiday time. Music is by Bodhi Setchko and Friends: Stephen Meese, Robin Zickel, Sarit and Robert Powell. Drum Circle 6:45 pm Solstice Songs Shamanic Journey Meditation Ritual release and fire ceremony. Presented by Golden Gate Center For Spiritual Living. 7pm. $20 -25. Corte Madera Recreation Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 381-7261. ggcsl.org/documents/ Winter%20Solstice.2014F.pdf.
12/21: Fairfax Flea Open Air Market and Holiday Gift Show Hosted by The Garage,
2000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 11am. Free. The Garage, 2000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. fairfaxflea.com. 12/22: The Open Way with Cory Bright Are we really the identity, image or story adopted & presented to us or are we beyond any conditioned notion of who we think we are? Short meditation, then sit, share and dialogue on the true nature of who we are as Open Awareness. Visiting teachers hosted by Cory Bright. 7:30pm. $10. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events.
12/23: Sound Healing Circle with Jan Cercone Connect with your spirituality through
sound and meditation to destress and heal deeply. Join Jan for a sound mediation that teaches people to relax and heal themselves vibrationally. We will use crystal bowls, toning and processes developed to drop into deep bliss where healing miracles and messages occur. 7pm. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. ✹
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136111 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BE ASSOCIATES, 234 N. SAN PEDRO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: EGAN PROPERTIES INC, 234 N. SAN PEDRO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 20, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136072 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DEAN LIPOFF PHOTOGRAPHY, 2 PALAZZI COURT, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: DEAN A LIPOFF, 2 PALAZZI COURT, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 14, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136076 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 5 STAR BAIL BONDS, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903:GLEN HUBBARD INC, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION .Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 17, 2014. (Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304583 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office on OCTOBER 8,2013.Under File No: 133240.Fictitious Business name(s): 5 STAR BAIL BONDS, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: GLEN HUBBARD, 76 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on November 17, 2014.(Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136097 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HEAD TO TOES SALON SPA, 13152ND ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEAD TO TOES SALON SPA, 4125 LINCOLN WAY, SAN FRANCSICO, CA 94122.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 19, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov.28,Dec 5,12,19 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136098 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RAD CONSTRUCTION, 3 VALLEJO, PT. REYES STATION, CA 94956: RONALD ALAN DUNBAR, 3 VALLEJO, PT. REYES STATION, CA 94956.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 19, 2014. (Publication Dates:Nov.28,Dec. 5,12,19 of 2014)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136131 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SALON B, 886 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BISHLAM A BULLOCK, 20 BUCKELEW ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 24, 2014, Publication Dates: Nov.28,Dec 5,12,19 of 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136179 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GOLD RUSH JEWELERS, 831 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RICK LEWIS, 831 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 05, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136101 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:TRANSPORTES ZACULEU, 95 BELVEDERE SUITE 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CRUZ DEL CID GONZALEZ, 6623 VESPER AVE, VAN NUYS,CA 91405.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 19, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 5,12,19,26 of 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136160 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: VIBRANT ENERGY CENTER, 345 KNIGHT DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CYNTHIA WELSH, 345 KNIGHT DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on December 02, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135965 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:BOBA EXPRESS, 99 PROFESSIONAL CTR PKWY, B 108, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: BOBA EXPRESS LLC, 99 PROFESSIONAL CTR PKWY, B 108, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 31, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 5,12,19,26 of 2014)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304588 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office on FEBRUARY 28,2014.Under File No: 134218. Fictitious Business name(s):GLASSWORK, 1111 E. FRANCISCO BLVD, # A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARYAM PAK, 1111 E.FRANCISCO BLVD, #A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on November 26, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014-136173 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:MERIT ILLUSTRATION, 500 OAKCREST ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: ANDREW MERIT, 803 RHODE ISLAND ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 04,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135999 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:CALIFORNIA YOUTH CHEERLEADING, 10 ROSS ROAD, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: KRISTI MARIE STEWART, 10 ROSS ROAD, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 05, 2014. (Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135983 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AGGRECATER, 831 S. ELISEO DR, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: GREGORY KALLICK, 831 S. ELISEO DR, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 03, 2014. (Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136175 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HAWTHORNE HILLS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, 55 HAWTHORNE AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: CARLO PASSALALPI, 55 HAWTHORNE AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 05, 2014. (Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136198 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WHO WALKS YOUR DOG?, 14 ROUNDTREE BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: IZAROA RANCH LLC, 14 ROUNDTREE BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 09, 2014. (Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136186 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN SHIATSU, 968 SECOND ST, NOVATO, CA 94945: JAMES CHU YUEN CHEUNG, 748 FILBERT ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business from Jan 2015 under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 08, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136194 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ARY PRODUCTIONS, 53 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: RAJESH GOVIND SOLANKI, 53 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 09,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136180 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TIERRA Y MAR, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947: A W DIRECT INC., 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 05,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136206 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN HOME REMODELING, 454 LAS GALLINAS AVE, STE #160, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SERGIO O ESPINOZA, 819 RINCON WAY. SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 10,2014. (Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014136211 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OMNI STONE MUSIC, 14 DARTMOUTH DRIVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: THOMAS F CONNEELY III, 14 DARTMOUTH DRIVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 10,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136105 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THAI AROI DEE RESTAURANT, 1518 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1) JOSE FERNANDO FERNANDEZ, 3890 MARKET ST. # 3, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131, 2) CHALOEI TRONGTORKIT, 3890 MARKET ST. # 2, SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94131.The business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Nov 20,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136233 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CASA DEL PALMAR # 1, 757 LINCOLN AVE # 29, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: EL PALMAR ENTERPRISES INC, 757 LINCOLN AVE # 29, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with NO changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein . This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 16,2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304589 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office on MARCH 26,2010.Under File No: 123613. Fictitious Business name(s) MARIN HOME REMODELING, 2062 FELIZ RD,NOVATO, CA 94945: COLIN P. BIRMINGHAM, 2062 FELIZ RD, NOVATO, CA 94945.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Dec 10, 2014.(Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2,9 of 2015)
OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404387. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KATJA FREDRIKSEN KALLICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KATJA FREDRIKSEN KALLICK to KATJA SIGRUN FREDRIKSEN KALLICK. 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: 12/29/2014 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM 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 OF FILING: NOV 19, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 28, Dec 5,12,19 of 2014.) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MIA MARLENE MOREL aka MIA OLSON MOREL aka MIA O.MOREL. Case No. PR-1404419 filed on Nov 19,2014.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MIA MARLENE MOREL aka MIA OLSON MOREL aka MIA O.MOREL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DAVID A.BROWN, Esq SBN 208686 in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSEPH DANIEL MOREL be appointed as the personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 29, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. H. of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative , as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DAVID A. BROWN Esq SBN 208686,c/o LEN TILLEM& ASSOCIATES, 846 BROADWAY, SONOMA, CA 95476, TELEPHONE: 707-996-4505. (Publication Dates: Dec 5,12,19 of 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404113. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LILIAN GONZALEZ & ARNOLDO PU LOPEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) ARNOLDO AIMAR LOPEZ GONZALEZ to ARNOLDO AIMAR PU GONZALEZ,2) MARIA LILIAN LOPEZ GONZALEZ to MARIA LILIAN PU GONZALEZ.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: 1/13/2015 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation,
printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: NOV 10, 2014, (Publication Dates:Dec 5,12,19,26 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404180. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MONIQUE DONELDA SANDLIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MONIQUE DONELDA SANDLIN to CLAIRUN PEHERROUS THEALWY. 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: 01/15/2014 AT 09:00 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 OF FILING: Dec 9, 2014, (Publication Dates: Dec 12,19,26 of 2014, Jan 2, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IAN ROY JAMES Case No. PR-1404652 filed on Dec 10,2014.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of IAN ROY JAMES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DAVID K. JAMES in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID K. JAMES be appointed as the personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: JANUARY 20, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. H, Room H, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative , as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: DAVID K. JAMES, 105 SCENIC ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.TELEPHONE: 415-457-6302. (Publication Dates: Dec 19,26 of 2014, Jan 2 of 2015)
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I’ve got an intense attraction to this musician I’ve been dating for four months. He’s on the road a lot, plus he’s new to the city and recently out of a relationship. He says he’s not ready to get serious now and just told me he wants us to be non-monogamous. The more I try to get close the more he pulls away. My girlfriends told me to stop chasing him and be much less available. I tried being less present, which, to my surprise, made him miss me and be more attentive. I’m disgusted at the need for manipulative game playing. How much longer do I need to keep this up?— Hate Games
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There are times it makes sense to chase a man, like if he’s wearing Lycra knickers and making a dash for the end zone or he’s just run out of your house with your TV. However, chasing a man is an especially bad strategy when you’re looking for love. The reason for this goes back millions of years and comes down to what anthropologists call “parental investment” and how biology sticks women with the lion’s share of it. As I’ve explained here from time to time, before the invention of reliable birth control, a single romp in the bushes could leave a woman with a hungry kid to haul around and feed. So women evolved to be the choosier sex—to cross their legs until the man vying to be their sex partner showed he’d be likely to stick around to provide for any ensuing Neander-browed children. Men, in turn, coevolved to expect this choosiness from women. And though we’re living in modern times, we’ve got some pretty antique psychology still driving us, so when a man today encounters a woman who seems easy to have, he tends to get the message that she isn’t worth having. This may seem awful and unfair, but it’s just how things are. So lamenting the need for “game playing” is like expecting something different from gravity. Drop an apple and it’s going to fall; it will not lift off, circle your head a few times, and then try to make it to Cleveland on tail winds before nightfall. As for this guy, sure, you want him, but letting attraction and enjoyment alone determine whom you have a relationship with is like letting your taste buds do your grocery shopping. (Dunno about yours, but mine would not be lingering in the broccoli section.) Before you get involved with a man, you need to check to see that he’s available, and immediately disqualify any man who isn’t single or emotionally ready for a relationship. Once you have a viable candidate, take steps to avoid seeming desperate, like by setting the timer on your phone for 20 minutes or an hour before you return a text. The more you do this sort of thing the more natural it will feel, until you become hard to get instead of just playing it. Should you feel tempted to fall back into old chase behaviors, just remind yourself of your ultimate goal—inspiring a man to want you instead of inspiring him to fill out paperwork to keep you 100 feet away from him at all times.
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How can I get the guy I’m dating to shave his neck beard? He shaves his face but not this thick scrubby hair he has all down and around his neck. Mercifully, the hair is relatively short; it isn’t Amish-length or otherwise truly beardy. But it really is not attractive.—Not Liking The View
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Word has it that the Brazilian wax is out; pubic hair is back. This may be so— but not under your boyfriend’s chin. There are practical reasons for a neck beard. For example, if a guy’s car were to go off a mountain road, he might survive a few extra days on trapped Cheetos dust. Assuming this sort of situation is unlikely, you can put in a request for neck beard removal. Because criticism tends to make people feel hurt and defensive, it’s most successful when reformatted as flattery. In other words, tell him how hot he is, but tell him you think he’d look even hotter with a clean-shaven neck, and ask him to try that for you for the next time you see him. Be ready to counter possible objections, like that he gets razor bumps. Magic Razorless Cream Shave, a drugstore product designed for black men, can help him prevent them while also removing the Brillo pad making love to his neck. This area can be a powerful erogenous zone—just not when it’s hard to figure out whether it’s saying “Kiss me!” or “Use me to clean your oven!” Y
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