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To answer Robert Cooper’s inquiries re my thoughts on 1st vs. 2nd Amendment rights (aside from it being beyond ironic that an opponent of religion would be accused of furthering the notion of “thoughtcrime”), I must say I’m not at all in favor of revoking any Constitutional guarantees [‘The real culprit,’ Letters, June 22]. At the same time, it is understandable that we as a nation must curtail some liberties outlined by the Founding Fathers, as we have clearly failed in the vigilance that is the price of freedom. I of course may not own fully automatic firearms and no one has the right to threaten, sexually harass or imminently endanger others through their free speech.

The actions of a few sociopathic religious nuts now may encroach on the liberties many of us once enjoyed. The “opium of the people” has created a world of junkies now operating on extortion, terrorism, suppression of women’s rights, racism, overpopulation, homophobia and the spread of disease operating under the guise of “freedom of religion.”

I must say that I do agree with Mr. Cooper on one important point, even if not 100 percent. Yes, in a perfect world, citizens would never harbor any irrational prejudices. Alas, fascist egomaniacs like Mr. Trump and totalitarian corporate shills like Mrs. Clinton should not be our only options.

It is a pity that to counter these two wretched choices, America has yet to produce a far left counterpart. Bernie Sanders’ democratic socialism kowtowed far too much on the

side of whiny liberalism. Hell, even Libertarians have their candidate.

Where is our openly Communist leader when we so desperately need him?

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If you insist Charlie Murphy misses the point [‘Miserable souls,’ Letters, June 8].

Most people who insist on more dog control are not “miserable souls who don’t understand the value of dogs to the human race.”

Around here there are a lot of people. House dogs have become very popular the last 35 years, which means that, not all dog owners being good owners, there are a lot of bad owners.

In neighborhoods and parklands this means impact. It has been overlooked for years to give the pooches a break. And the more people who break the rules, the more rules we need.

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If you really insist on your dogs running wild, you could move to the country.

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By Howard Rachelson

1a. California’s state motto is what Greek word?

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b. What does that word mean? c. What famed Greek mathematician ex-

claimed this word, after discovering what?

2 Who was the oldest man mentioned in the Bible, and how old was he?

3 Americans celebrate July 4 as a holiday because

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of what event, that happened in what year?

4 At the peak of the baby boom in 1957, the average woman gave birth to how many children?

5 The longest reigning European monarch

served France for 72 years until his 1715 death.

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6 What’s the difference between Great Britain

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7 The world’s top-earning athletes this year are both soccer footballers, and the third is an American superstar. Who are they?

8 On November 12, 2014, for the first time in history, a spacecraft landed on a what?

9 The most frequently broken bone in the human body can be identified by its scientific name or its common name, both of which begin with the same letter.

10 Depending on whether they’re flying, resting or feeding, groupings of what bird can be called a wake, committee, venue, kettle or volt?

BONUS QUESTION: What 11-letter word, that might refer (worst-case scenario) to this summer’s political conventions, is spelled with all five vowels?

▲ In last week’s Hero & Zero, we featured a photo of an overflowing garbage can in Marin City. For weeks trash was heaped beyond the capacity of the waste receptacle and heavy breezes turned the nearby vegetation into a dump. Seriously, the can hadn’t been emptied in weeks. We continued to monitor the situation and just this morning we met Charles, a resident of Marin City and an employee of the private company contracted to clean up a playground behind the crammed-full rubbish container. Charles explained that he is new to the job, but takes great pride in his community and will empty the can regularly and pick up the litter in the surrounding area. Thank you, Charles, for caring about your work and your neighborhood.

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▼ The raucous residents of a retirement community in San Rafael rocked out last week during a live performance by Marin favorites Jack and Adele. In the middle of the afternoon, clad in tie-dye T-shirts, the seniors, whose average age is 88, celebrated the 1960s by listening to American classic songs and reminiscing about their yesteryears. All of the fun apparently became too much to bear for a neighbor at an adjacent condo complex and she called the center to complain about the noise. They responded by turning down the sound. That wasn’t enough for the woman, who called yet again, this time threatening to contact the cops if the octogenarians didn’t stop partying hardy. Lady, what’s next? Asking toddlers playing in a sandbox to quit giggling?—Nikki Silverstein

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Hillary Clinton, who has faced misogyny and sexism throughout her career, has some solid feminist ideals and positions.

Feminist fatale

What are feminists to do come Election Day this November?

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s the presidential race comes down to a battle between the unpopular Hillary Clinton and far more unpopular Donald Trump, what are supporters of Bernie Sanders to do—especially those of a feminist mind?

Sanders drew a lot of feminist attention in the North Bay, because

his proposed policies would have assisted minority women and women in poverty much more than any of Clinton’s programs. The rhetoric around abortion and the ability to control one’s body is a debate that’s sure to intensify in coming weeks and months following the Supreme Court decision on Monday that voided some of Texas’ extremely restrictive anti-abortion policies.

Sanders has been fully pro-choice

his entire career and supports Planned Parenthood, as well as the right to access contraception with public money. His fight for the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and his call to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour also demonstrate his more feminist tendencies, given the ongoing reality of a “glass ceiling” for wage-earning women. The “centrist” Democrats supporting Clinton

By Casey Dobbert

recently fought to exclude the Fight for $15 from the party platform at next month’s Democratic National Convention. But Sanders is not likely to be the Democratic Party’s nominee.

Clinton has some solid feminist ideals and positions, and got an endorsement from Planned Parenthood over Sanders in January.

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defeating Donald Trump is essential, and local Sanders supporter Alice Chan is in agreement, even while she won’t say who she’ll be voting for in November.

“A vote for Jill Stein is a vote for Donald Trump,” says the Sebastopol resident and Democratic Party activist. “We hope that Hillary will be influenced by the Sanders momentum and will realize that she needs our support.” Chan emphasizes that young women got behind Sanders “because they didn’t see a vision of the future in what Hillary was proposing. Getting on her case to see what our vision is is so important.”

Tiffany Renée, the former vice mayor of Petaluma, has been an unapologetic supporter of Clinton all along. She cites Clinton’s focus on families and children, and her history of being strongly pro-choice as reasons for casting her vote for the first female president.

“I feel that our democracy is in jeopardy, and I feel that Hillary has the ability to get elected and get Congress flipped,” Renée says. Renée has been politically active in Sonoma County much of the 27 years she has lived here. “As a Latina, I see [Clinton’s] background and support for urban communities as being very strong, including what she can do for unemployment and women of color.

I’m very excited to see this historic moment and to see how far she’s come.”

Sonoma County’s primary vote was the outlier in the North Bay, a close contest with Clinton coming in at 50.7 percent and Bernie nabbing 48.2 percent of the vote. Marin County, which was putatively “Bernie Country,” went for Clinton by a big margin, 58 to 42 percent, despite ample signage and pro-Sanders agitation in places like Bolinas that decried Clinton as a faux-feminist Trojan Horse in the service of corporate liberalism, privately run prisons, a war with Syria and lots of fracking. Clinton also crushed Sanders like a grape in the more conservative Napa County, 60 to 39 percent.

Whether those primary numbers are an endorsement of Hillary-asfeminist is unclear. But it is clear that, given the widely held assumption that Sanders would dominate in the North Bay, there is a big bloc of women who see Clinton as the best candidate to advocate for their rights—while also avoiding a Trump presidency.Y

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forefront of reproductive rights for decades. She embraced the idea that abortions should be “rare, safe and legal” and also supports the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal funds for abortions.

She says she plans half of her cabinet post to go to women, she famously told the United Nations that “women’s rights are human rights” in 1995 and she pushed women’s issues during her tenure as secretary of state.

Yet the center-right Clinton is also considering the pro-choice but antiabortion Virginia senator Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate.

Whatever else you think of her, Clinton has faced misogyny and sexism throughout her career, and while her white male counterpart is busily disrupting politics, flip-flopping on his abortion views and dodging golf balls with swastikas painted on them, Hillary still faces critics likes Fox News’ Howard Kurtz saying she is too shrill—not to mention the torrent of hate from detractors who routinely call her a bitch and a criminal. She has been pulling knives out of her back throughout her career—some planted there by her philandering husband and herself (see: State Department emails, Wall Street speaking fees)—and yet she is still here, for better or worse. Clinton is a feminist icon merely by being a woman in high public office, and her presidential candidacy gives a voice to women that previous generations did not have. So what are Berniesupporting feminists to do?

I talked to Liza Featherstone, author of False Choices: The Faux Feminism of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

She’s a Sanders supporter for myriad reasons. “He was the first candidate in American politics advocating for social democracy,” she says, “and he has universal programs” that would be of special benefit to minority women and women struggling financially. Featherstone’s objection to Clinton is that she “dedicated her career to an agenda of austerity and militarism.”

The Brooklyn resident plans to vote for Green candidate Jill Stein, a safe bet in a nonswing state that Clinton is almost guaranteed to win, despite Trump’s claims to the contrary.

“We should not have a rightwing racist as our president, but it’s important to be clear that Hillary is not a good antidote,” Featherstone says. “The most important point here is that she has dedicated her life to representing the elite more than anything. Sure, some women are part of the elite, but most women are not.”

Sanders has said all along that

Mainstream MDMA

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Federal approval brings the psychedelic from club to clinic

By Jennifer Wadsworth Three decades after MDMA’s ban, the psychedelic drug is being recognized for its therapeutic value.

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or a proper psychedelic trip, the late ethnobotanist Terence McKenna famously prescribed what he called ‘the heroic dose’ of magic mushrooms: ‘Five dried grams and silent darkness.’

Josh Tiefer gobbled up a gram less, but on an empty stomach and a broken heart. Rather than darkness, he opted for a late-night showing of The Last Samurai.

He was 24 at the time, battling the depressive fallout of a breakup and newly obsessed with McKenna’s gospel of chemically induced enlightenment. In the theater, the psilocybin began to cast its hallucinogenic spell.

“Something happened,” Tiefer recalls, “because I was like, ‘This movie’s getting pretty good.’”

Motion trails and vibrant colors overwhelmed his vision. But the euphoria gave way to a soulchilling terror, a sense that some

unfathomable force could delete his soul from the cosmic record—total erasure, a fate worse than death.

Horrified, he shut his eyes and shrunk into his seat, crippled by the sense that, in some inexplicable way, everything hung in the balance.

Then it started to get really good.

“I had my beanie in my hand,” he says. “You know, like my beanie hat, and suddenly everything was very, like, the essence of beanie. Like, you know, the way the actors were up on the screen, you know—the essence of beanie. The patterns of the beanie were shown to be evident in all things in the fu**ing world.”

In a flash to the present, he realized he’d been pressing into a

stranger—a preternaturally patient stranger—in the next seat. Tiefer looked down to see that his feet had stretched a thousand miles underground “like a bunch of roots and shit.” Then, his mind, forming what seemed like infinite synesthetic bonds between senses and worlds, sparked a revelation of the Buddhist precept of interconnectedness. Or, as Tiefer verbalized it, “the universe is like one mush” and he was mushing into everyone and everything.

“Like, I’m a Siamese twin with this person over here,” he says, gesticulating with one hand while gripping a sketchpad in the other.

“But the way the actors were expressing themselves was also shown to be, like, this similar medium that was me, and all this other shit at the same time.”

When he summoned the wherewithal to open his eyes, he saw the movie screen swirling with

watercolor-like canyons, vibrant greens and blues and shifting pixels, fractals and grids. The performative emotions of the Tom Cruise warrior epic struck open some untapped well of feeling. Once the credits began to roll, Tiefer’s friends pried him from the chair and took him to Denny’s, where he glutted and purged.

“Most things are disappointing, but this was the real deal,” says Tiefer, an artist by occupation who’s 36 now and recounting his trip to a gathering of psychonauts and inquiring minds.

“I’ve been too chicken shit to do it ever since.”

His audience—a group of about 20 or so people seated around a firepit on an assortment of mats, blankets, benches, chairs and pillows in a meadowy backyard—laughs and applauds at Tiefer’s conclusion.

“I’ll have what he’s having,” a bespectacled university professor quips.

For starters

of yourself to realize that to be unafraid of death means accepting that they’re part of nature and that there’s a lot more possibility than you imagined.”

For anyone who finds it odd to see MDMA classified as a psychedelic, Burge explains that it’s more an umbrella term than a scientific one. Think of it this way: All hallucinogens are psychedelic, but not all psychedelics have hallucinogenic effects. Consider MDMA a psychedelic as defined by Humphry Osmond, the mid-century British psychiatrist who coined the term for chemicals he considered ‘mind manifesting.’

“That’s what we mean when we use the word,” Burge says. “And it certainly applies to MDMA, which isn’t really a hallucinogen but definitely has psychedelic, mindmanifesting, or mind-expanding impact.”

The first two rounds of clinical trials have gone exceptionally well— with success rates up to 83 percent, according to psychiatrists involved in the research—and planning is underway for the third phase of trials, which will begin in 2017. After

a few rounds of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, several patients who took part say their symptoms of trauma have all but vanished.

Doctors hesitate to use the word ‘cure,’ but four years past the first double-blind trials, the results look promising.

“It took a lot of work on the part of MAPS to get to this point, to be on the brink of FDA approval,” Burge says. “MDMA had been legal until 1985 and had been used in therapy. When it was criminalized, that put all the legal, above-ground therapeutic use to a stop. It also stopped major funding overnight.

That probably set us back 30 years.

There’s a lot of catching up to do.”

Psychopharmacological scholar Rick Doblin founded MAPS a year after the ban, in 1986, to research the clinical benefits of psychedelics and marijuana. While trippers generally remain discreet about their activities, especially of recreational use, MAPS has made a point of operating scrupulously above board.

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It’s witching hour on a Sunday in May, and we’re about four-anda-half hours into a potluck raising money for a kilo of pure MDMA. Or as it’s colloquially known, ‘molly’ or ‘ecstasy.’ There’s an eclectic turnout of academics, ravers, techies, a white blazer-and-aviators-clad financial adviser, a toddler, artists, musicians and the husband-and-wife hosts Nadia, a Belarus transplant and therapist, and Dmitry V., an aspiring therapist and Russian émigré.

“It’s great to have a whole night just devoted to psychedelics,” says Dmitry, whose gaunt frame and back-length hair make him look like a Byzantine icon. “There needs to be a coming out in this community.”

Despite the talk of ‘coming out’ for the cause, though, few people want their full name publicly associated with the gathering and Dmitry preferred to whittle his surname down to its first-letter initial for this story. One attendee remarked on the dilemma of wanting to do her part to legitimize the psychedelic scene with her open support, but being afraid of the stigma associated with drugs as criminalized as cocaine.

Indeed, the federal powers that be regulate acid and psilocybin mushrooms as closely as crack and heroin. Yet psychedelics have outgrown their hippie-fringe roots to become, to some extent, part of the mainstream—particularly in Silicon Valley, where users typically lead otherwise straight lives. Government restrictions have started to ease up thanks to the work of advocates who defied the taboo and rebranded psychedelics as therapeutic. The late-April fundraiser marked one of hundreds around the globe to benefit the Santa Cruz-based Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies—MAPS for short—an organization devoted to researching the medicinal value of psychedelic drugs and cannabis.

Their primary goal of these psychedelic dinners is to collect $400,000 to buy 2.2 pounds of pharmaceutical-grade MDMA as a potential legal treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. MAPS spokesman Brad Burge says that’s how much it costs for an entirely new supply approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The California nonprofit has been using a batch of MDMA made in the 1980s by Purdue University chemist David Nichols. But regulators want to keep their eyes on the entire manufacturing process before it signs

off on third-phase clinical trials for up to 400 patients. An estimated 5 million people suffer from PTSD, a condition triggered by rape, combat, natural disasters or serious accidents.

Left untreated, it sends the afflicted into life-threatening depression and substance abuse. Antidepressants and antianxiety medication only treat symptoms, while traditional talk-therapy could take years to pinpoint root causes.

In the MAPS trials, patients take a carefully measured dram of MDMA and spend the day discussing their trauma with therapists.

Psychotherapy in general and PTSD therapy in particular focus on exposing a patient to distressing thoughts to eventually desensitize them. MDMA’s capacity to suspend a person’s fight-or-flight instinct, which shifts into overdrive in people suffering from PTSD, allows them to face their traumatic memories until those thoughts lose the brunt of their power.

“The immediate effects of MDMA make people feel intimate, so there’s that bonding, that connection,” Burge says. “People tend to become more present, which lends itself well to therapy, of course.”

In his Pulitzer Prize-winning causa sui The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker points out that humanity goes to just about any length to avoid contemplating their own mortality.

Life is fatal, but people forget.

Trauma makes it impossible to deny.

PTSD sufferers develop a heightened, crippling death-awareness.

Becker writes in his 1973 tome: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.”

Yes, he derided psychedelic drugs as a Dionysian excess, bemoaning modern man for “drinking and drugging himself out of awareness.”

Ironically, though, MAPS has found that a certain strain of chemical fix can help confront rather than escape one of the greatest agonies of the human condition: Consciousness of our inevitable demise.

“On some level, psychedelics push you to the brink of understanding that you’re mortal,” one of the dinner guests, a San Jose musician, explained after a colorful telling of her most memorable, jarring psilocybin trips. “You know? You’re forced to confront those fears. A lot of people are wound really tight, or stuck to this world. Sometimes you have to force your way outside

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The method took a few decades but seems to be paying off. To date, MAPS has raised more than $36 million, largely from individual donors and small foundations, to study cannabis and psychedelics and educate the people about their risks and benefits. The nonprofit celebrated another landmark victory in May when the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency approved a clinical trial of marijuana to treat PTSD. Seventy-six trauma-stricken military veterans will take part in the study, which marks the first time federal regulators officially allowed research meant to make smoked cannabis a legal prescription.

Silicon Valley Gives, the region’s annual 24-hour fundraising drive that took place on May 3, gave MAPS another big boost. Together, with money raised from its 30th anniversary gala in March and some 300 grassroots psychedelic dinners like the one hosted by Nadia and Dmitry last month, the organization

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has raised almost half of the $400,000 needed for their MDMA purchase.

“We’ve had to combat years of negative propaganda, negative science to prove that there are legitimate contexts for these type of substances,” Burge says. “We’re always trying to bring more people into the fold by informing not just people who are already involved in psychedelic circles, but also the ones who may be on the fence or don’t know enough about it yet.”

A secondary aim of the dinner parties, he notes, is that they give people a chance to talk openly about their psychedelic experiences—or lack thereof. Some people at the San Jose event say they’ve never experienced anything more than a weed high. Still, they showed up out of curiosity, or because a friend came back from an ayahuasca ceremony or a psilocybin trip raving about the transformative effects.

“I do have to say that it’s very daring to do psychedelics,” Dmitry says, urging people to treat the psychoactive high as more than a gratuitous head change. “There’s a reason we’re all talking about it here.”

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Bryce Montgomery, content manager for MAPS, stands outside the nonprofit’s office in Santa Cruz.

At the bonfire dinner, the conversation gets headier and more numinous as the hours pass and the sun dips below the horizon.

Throughout the night some 20 or so people trickle in and out of the grassy yard, where windchimes lilt in the background and guests help themselves to fruit, dolmas, hummus, tofu pot pie and a Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza. Five hours in, the financial adviser exits the circle to collapse in a hammock.

Save for the craft beer, no intoxicants are consumed, though they’re the main course of discussion.

People read a ‘conversation menu’ prompt to open up about their most white-knuckling psychedelic trips.

Dmitry recounts a time he puddled out on acid and jumped into what seemed like another dimension, a realm in some far-flung reach of the universe. When he came to, he says, he had stigmata-like gouges on his palms.

They discuss the Silicon Valley angle, namely the industry’s not-sosecret penchant for the molecular mind show of hallucinogenic drugs.

Much has been made of Steve Jobs’ reverence for psychedelic enlightenment, but McKenna— whose name comes up a number of times during the dinner party— spent a lifetime studying the intersection of new technologies and ancient pagan customs.

In Food of the Gods, published in 1992, McKenna makes the iconoclastic case that psychedelics jumpstarted human advancement by giving our mushroomeating forebearers a leveling-up from animal instinct to higher consciousness. In the 1990s, he popularized the idea of virtual reality and accurately predicted that the internet would galvanize psychedelic subcultures by providing a space to connect and organize.

“Psychedelics are woven into the Silicon Valley ethos,” remarks a dinner party guest who declined to share her name. “I want to take mushrooms or LSD to shift my perspective before tackling a new project.”

The conversation touches on how psychedelics exploded into American culture in the 1960s, and spawned a counter-culture inherently at odds with society. But a lot of those same people grew up and brought those

sensibilities to the mainstream, ideas that manifest in academia, medicine and technology. Take Google’s Deep Dream, one of the guests says. The artificial intelligence program used an algorithm to find and enhance psychedelic patterns in images.

“That’s one more example of the interplay between technology and psychedelics,” remarks one of the guests, an engineer at a local startup.

Like virtual reality, he continues, a trip “isn’t real,” but can transport a person and spark some lasting insight.

The university instructor who listened intently to Tiefer’s wild account of a mushroom high says psychedelics have far more applications than medicinal use. If used with intention, he says, they could provide novel answers to not only personal pain points, but also some of the most pressing political and environmental problems.

It’s a thesis similar to Becker’s, that the root of evil isn’t humanity’s animal nature, territorial violence or innate selfishness. Rather, it’s the death-denying impulse to establish some self-serving legacy to outlast us.

In Becker’s words, “Our desire for the best is the cause of the worst.”

A recurring theme from the MAPS fundraising dinner was the power of enlightenment to veer us away from those destructive, if occasionally well-meaning, tendencies. For expediency’s sake, that may entail a chemical aide.

“I think psychedelics are like a gateway to the mystical experience,” says an engineering professor, who asked to withhold his name because he doesn’t want his employer to associate him with anything illegal. “They’re not the only way to get there. You could spend your whole lifetime getting there. But psychedelics are like a helicopter ride to the top of the mountain you could otherwise climb.”

Some people may prefer the slow, steady trek, he says. But why not hitch a ride up?

“As long as you bring something back from it that’s healing or life-altering,” he advises. “Otherwise you’re kind of wasting the experience.”Y

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Real Good Fish

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On top of delivering high-quality, sustainable seafood to multiple neighborhoods around the Bay Area, Real Good Fish connects consumers to the men and women who catch the fish.

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Sea to table Real Good Fish delivers fresh, local seafood By Tanya Henry

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lack cod, sardines, mussels, clams and calamari are just a sampling of seafood selections that Real Good Fish (RGF) delivers weekly to as many as 63 locations in the Bay Area.

Think CSA box for fish. And just as the agricultural offerings support small-scale farmers, Alan Lovewell’s Real Good Fish CSF (Community Supported Fishery) is all about building community and offering customers a “boat-to-plate” experience.

“It’s a dying industry,” laments Lovewell of the fishing business.

“We are trying to shine a light on a trade that has endured decades of collapse—we want to show there is a way to be sustainable.”

Lovewell, a Santa Cruz resident, brings a background in public policy to his noble venture. Not only is he intent on showing people how delicious fresh, locally caught fish can be, but he also hopes to build a community that can work together, get to know each other and ultimately support greater ocean health.

Last year, Davy Jones Deli in Sausalito was the first drop where Marin residents could pick up their once- or twice-a-week delivery of fresh seafood. Eventually Driver’s Market signed on, and now Mill Valley, San Rafael and San Anselmo all have designated pick-up

locations. Each share includes three to four portions, and the selections vary weekly. There is plenty of variety, as RGF sources 30 different species of Bay Area seafood—including everything from abalone and oysters to sand dabs and lingcod.

Members who sign up for the delivery service receive newsletters that offer inspiration by way of recipes, education and fishermen profiles. By educating consumers about the incredible and diverse bounty right here in their nearby waters, and offering preparation techniques and cooking ideas, Lovewell hopes that it will be the consumer driving change in the industry. “We believe fish is a public resource, everyone should have access,” he says.

Real Good Fish is also trying to chip away at the amount of fish the U.S. exports (more than 40 percent)—much of it to Asia. By introducing folks to fresh, clean seafood that bears little resemblance to the limp fillets in supermarket deli cases, and introducing them, by way of profiles, to the fisherman who catch their fish, RGF hopes to systemically change the way we consume our seafood.Y To sign up or learn more about Real Good Fish, visit realgoodfish.com.

7/22 Grace Potter with Special Guest 8/7 Sonoma Blues Festival feat. Sonny Landreth and Janiva Magness 8/23 Michael Franti and Spearhead with Zella Day 8/31 Govt’ Mule with Blackberry Smoke 9/2 Lost 80’s feat. Flock of Seagulls, Cutting Crew, Wang Chung, and Berlin 9/17 Earle Fest feat. Lucinda Williams, The Mavericks, and The Paladins 9/18 Cali Con feat. Kool and the Gang, Third World, and Half Pint + The Aggrolites

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Christian Cagigal is a sought-after magic consultant for film and stage.

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Tricky business Self-described “magic nerd” Christian Cagigal on Now You See Me 2 By David Templeton

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tried really hard to hate it.”

So admits magician Christian Cagigal about Now You See Me 2, the rambunctious sequel to 2013’s sneaker-punch hit Now You See Me. The story of four bank-robbing Las Vegas magicians called the Four Horsemen (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher), the movie was embraced by audiences but criticized by actual magicians, who generally believed the film gave illusionists a bad name.

Cagigal (christiancagigal. com), Artist in Residence at San Francisco’s EXIT Theatre, and a sought-after magic consultant for film and stage, was one of those who found the film to be less than illuminating. Therefore, Cagigal did not expect very much from the film’s frisky follow-up, in which a shady internet executive, played by former teen-wizard Daniel Radcliffe, blackmails the Four Horsemen (Isla Fisher having been replaced by a much funnier Lizzy Caplan) into

using their skills to steal a high-tech spying device. The award-winning prestidigitator certainly did not expect part two to be so thoroughly entertaining.

“What can I say? It is what it is,” Cagigal says, immediately after catching the flick at a San Francisco matinee. “It’s a silly, fun, loud, pyrotechnic summer film, and it isn’t trying to be anything else. It has twists and turns, and it’s obviously written by people who love the art of magic. And it’s full of little inside magic references, so yes, as much as I tried to hate it, I have to admit it was actually pretty fun.”

Cagigal, of course, is intimately familiar with fun. Not only has his highly theatrical magic act been praised for its eerie storytelling and dazzling slight-of-hand, he’s also the owner of a popular tourist attraction known as the San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour, a magical mystery trip to several of the city’s most notorious haunted landmarks.

As for the inside references embedded in Now You See Me 2, Cagigal says you might have to be an international magic fan—or a practicing magician—to catch some of them, including the inclusion of Chase McKinney (Brick Patrick), the fluffy-haired twin brother of Woody Harrelson’s master hypnotist, Merritt McKinney.

“That guy, the twin, he was totally inspired by a famous magician in Macau,” Cagigal reveals. “And of course, a lot of the movie is set in Macau, where he performs a lot, so that just makes it more of a thing.”

“That goof ball,” I ask, “was based on a real guy?”

Yes it was, and his name is Franz Harary.

“Harary has designed and consulted for all kinds of celebrity pop stars and rock stars, for their big concert shows,” Cagigal says. “And he’s in Macau right now. Macau is the place to be if you want to be a magician. So first we get the surprise of seeing another Woody Harrelson on screen when Chase appears, but then there he is looking just like Franz Harary. I mean, Harrelson’s hair is a lot more ‘reigned in’ than Harary’s hair. But it’s Franz Harary.

“So, as a magic nerd myself,” he goes on, “I was sitting there going, ‘Ah, hey! I get it! He’s supposed to be Franz Harary! That’s funny.’”

The point being, maybe actual magicians—in particular, people who love magic as much as Cagigal does—were telling this particular story. That’s a crucial part of why

this Now You See Me feels so much better than the first Now You See Me. “As a nerdy magician,” he says with a laugh, “there were a lot of things to appreciate in the film, even if a lot of it is pretty out there.”

“Like pulling a hat out of a rabbit—as one of the Horsemen is said to have done?” I ask.

“Well, that was pretty funny, yes!” he allows. “But remember the scene where they’re trying to steal the computer chip? And the computer chip is stuck on the playing card, and the Horsemen are sort of slipping the card around, hiding it from the guys searching them, and passing it from one magician to the other? I loved that scene. Yes, it was obviously enhanced by CG effects, but I was kind of going, ‘You know, this isn’t exactly possible—but then it isn’t exactly impossible either.’”

Cagigal looks to magicians like Harry Houdini. “When Houdini was doing some of his publicity stunts, like say, the jailbreak escapes,” Cagigal explains, “he always just had a key or something—but he would magic it around to hide it, even when he was being stripped naked. It was in his hair, or he had a way of concealing it in his hand and moving it around as he was searched, or maybe he just got to the jail early and hid the key in the cell. So in the movie, though the tricks were certainly done using computer effects, they were based on tricks that could conceivably actually be done.”

Another inside reference is a particularly spectacular stunt perpetrated by Radcliffe, in which the Horsemen slide down a tube at the top of a building in New York and land in a back alley in, yes, Macau.

“There’s a magician in the U.K. named Derren Brown, though he’d call himself a psychological illusionist,” Cagigal says.

Cagigal describes an “illusion,” of sorts, that Brown once performed on television. A volunteer is magically transported from London to Morocco, and has no idea how he got there. Was it real? Who knows?

“But what happens to the Horsemen is definitely a reference to what Derren Brown did in that TV special,” Cagigal says. “And it was fun to catch that reference.

“That’s exactly why this movie was so hard to hate,” he says with a laugh. “There’s just so much love for magic and magicians in it. How can anyone not love that?”Y

THEATER

Power retained ‘Master Harold … and the Boys’ vivid and memorable

By Charles Brousse

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hen the packed house at Berkeley’s Aurora Mainstage Theatre rose as one and clapped, cheered and whistled at the conclusion of last week’s Opening Night performance of Master Harold … and the Boys, it was a demonstration of the power that Athol Fugard’s drama still retains even though South Africa and the world have changed significantly since the play’s 1982 premiere at Yale Rep. Part of the credit rests with Fugard’s eloquent, multilayered script, part with the passion and craft that the Aurora’s threeactor cast, ably directed by Timothy

Near, bring to it. Whatever the ratio of their contributions, the result is 90 uninterrupted minutes of vivid, memorable theater.

It’s 1950, about midway in the apartheid era that began near the turn of the century and formally ended in 1994. The setting: A working class tea shop (nicely rendered by designer Richard Olmsted) in the white sector of Port Elizabeth. Taking advantage of the fact that heavy rain has kept the customers away, the middle-aged black service “boys” while away the time talking about an upcoming ballroom dance contest in their home township. Sam (L. Peter

Callender, forceful as only he can be) urges his younger work mate to view dance as an art form that benefits the participants and helps to bring order to a chaotic world; Willie (a solid Adrian Roberts) reluctantly tries to emulate Sam's expert demonstrations of ballroom style, but is discouraged by his awkwardness and worries that Hilda, his dance partner/ girlfriend, may not show up for the competition because of a beating he recently administered when she didn’t follow his instructions—to which Sam, aware that a previous relationship ended similarly, gently suggests that Willie might consider

NOW PLAYING Master Harold … and the Boys runs through July 17 at the Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley; 510/843-4822; auroratheatre.org.

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‘Master Harold … and the Boys,’ which premiered at Yale Rep in 1982, is currently on stage at Berkeley’s Aurora Mainstage Theatre.

not beating the women in his life.

At first, the jovial atmosphere continues after the arrival of Hally (Andrew Humann, in a finely detailed portrayal), the 18-year-old son of the tea shop owner.

Ever since boyhood, Sam has been a kind of surrogate uncle to Hally, counseling him in his studies, helping him to build and fly a kite and generally standing by him when his alcoholic father was unable to function. During this period, race was never an issue. Lately, however, the constant tension between father and son has begun to wear on Hally, causing him to lose interest in school and life in general.

A phone call from his mother informing him that his father insists on returning home early from the hospital after his most recent treatment sends him over the top. Venting his frustration, he lashes out at the two men who have served his family so well for many years, allowing a small incident to ignite a fire that in an instant threatens to consume all the good will that has bound the three of them together. No longer are they to call him Hally; no longer are they equals as human beings. From that point on, it must be “Master Harold” and they must show appropriate deference, a shift that promises bleak consequences as the play hurtles toward an unpredictable conclusion.

But Fugard, ever the optimist, will not let go of his belief in the essential goodness of his characters. Like Anne Frank as she hears the Nazi boots approaching her Amsterdam attic, he clings to the dream that somehow, someday, people will get it right.

Master Harold … and the Boys is one of the 20th century’s greatest works for the stage, and Athol Fugard, white though he might be, is Africa’s most respected modern voice. Aurora’s brilliant revival should educate the unknowing, quiet the skeptics (if there are any) and remind the rest of us what a wonderfully useful instrument live theater can be in illuminating the issues of our times.Y

Courtesy of Ridgway

On July 2, Bay Area reggae-rock band Ridgway will release ‘Brighter Days,’ their first full-length album.

MUSIC

Reggae days Ridgway releases new album with hometown show By Charlie Swanson

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ormed three years ago in Novato, Ridgway has made their mark with a groovebased blend of reggae, rock and hip-hop that’s a popular staple not only in their hometown, but also at fairs, festivals and venues throughout the Bay Area.

This weekend, the young and talented group caps off a yearlong project when they release their first full-length album, Brighter Days, with a show at HopMonk in Novato on July 2.

“Music was always around my house,” says Jordan Kulp, founding member and lead guitarist for Ridgway.

His father is San Francisco radio personality Jack Kulp, and Jordan grew up listening to Motown, classic rock and reggae albums. He got his first guitar in fifth grade and immediately took to it.

Kulp met fellow guitarist Jack Buzian in middle school, and the two started jamming in the garage, at first playing a decidedly metal mix of songs inspired by the guitar-driven rock and punk of the ’90s.

Yet the reggae that Kulp grew up around stuck with him. “I had that childhood sentimental connection to it,” he says. By high school, Buzian and Kulp were playing a laidback sound more akin to Sublime than Slayer.

Still, Kulp says Ridgway wasn’t really born until friend and vocalist Forrest Bousquette joined them and added lyrics to the music.

Bousquette coined the name Ridgway from the Santa Rosa neighborhood he grew up in. In fact, the band was originally called Ridgway Space Station, though they shortened the moniker soon after. They also recruited drummer Keelan Scarth and bassist Erik Trignani to fill out the rhythm section and released their first EP, The Extra Mile, in 2014.

For the last year, the band has been busy in the studio recording Brighter Days at NB Recording in Fulton, a small studio run by engineer Nick Botelho.

The new album incorporates a lot of Kulp and Buzian’s riff-based metal from the early days laid over a reggae beat, though the music is appropriately sunny and positive.

Kulp now attends the Berklee College of Music in Boston, studying music business and record production.

Other members of Ridgway are also balancing work and classes at Santa Rosa Junior College while remaining involved in music.

“Balancing school is tough,” says Kulp. “We are trying to put our education first, but Ridgway is something we want to put as much time into as we can and eventually make a career of it.”Y Ridgway performs on Saturday, July 2 at HopMonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato; 7pm; $10; free CD with every ticket purchase; 415/892.6200.

‘Wedding Doll’

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In ‘Wedding Doll,’ Moran Rosenblatt plays Hagit, a 24-year-old woman who works at a small toilet-paper factory and dreams of being married.

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Hidden love Dreams jeopardized in ‘Wedding Doll’

By Richard von Busack

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mawkish knockoff of The Glass Menagerie, distinguished by fine desert-scapes of the Negev, Wedding Doll tells of Hagit (Moran Rosenblatt), a braindamaged 24-year-old lady employed by a small and dying toilet paper factory. Hagit’s head is full of visions of brides and weddings. Her obsession is to make tiny cardboard bridal dolls, veiled and robed in comfort tissue.

With her too-wide smile and her too-brightly colored clothes, Hagit is being covertly romanced by the son of the factory owner, Omri (Roy Assaf). Her mother, Sara (Assi Levi) watches her daughter ceaselessly, since the young woman is often the victim of bullying.

Their faraway town in Israel is on the palisade of a cliff overlooking the desert; whenever Hagit can escape her mom’s vigilance, she waits in the twilight at a vista point for Omri to show up for a quick kiss. It’s a keen visual contrast by cinematographer Roi Rot—the end of the world view on one side; the dead-end town on the other.

Director/writer Nitzan Gilady stacks up the circumstances against Hagit—we can’t figure out why

she’s supposed to be an abused village idiot instead of a kind of mascot for this forlorn place, or why an unsupervised little girl keeps showing up to torment Hagit and call her “Weirdo.”

Despite the movie’s dire contrast between our sweetest dreams and our corrupt, toilet-paper-using bodies, Wedding Doll isn’t completely thick. When Omri’s father discovers his son’s interest in poor Hagit, he takes a time-out: He goes outside to think about what to say and do. It’s not the reaction we expect; the older man, bald and bull-necked, is as nononsense as a cop.

It’s bathos galore when Hagit turns up for further punishment in a fancy loo-paper gown—a last step on her journey from gullibility to wisdom.

Good looking as the movie is—and good looking as Rosenblatt is, with an inconquerable grin reminiscent of the young Travolta’s—Wedding Doll inevitably calls up memories of a certain speech by Robert Downey, Jr. in Tropic Thunder.Y

‘Wedding Doll’ opens on Friday, July 1 at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center; rafaelfilm.cafilm.org.

• The BFG (PG)

By Matthew Stafford • Branagh Theatre Live:

Friday, July 1 - Thursday, July 7 The BFG (1:57) The Roald Dahl classic about a Big Friendly Giant who refuses to eat children is brought to the big screen by director Steven Spielberg.

Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2:45) Direct from London’s Garrick Theatre it’s Kenneth Branagh’s edgy updated version of the Bard’s timeless tragedy.

Central Intelligence (1:47) Action comedy stars Dwayne Johnson as a nerd-turnedCIA agent and Kevin Hart as a jock-turnednerd who team up to thwart a worldwide catastrophe.

The Conjuring 2 (2:13) Spook sleuths Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are back, this time investigating a haunted house owned by a hapless single mom.

Dheepan (1:55) Three Sri Lankan refugees try to make a go of it as a makeshift family in a violence-ridden Paris ex-burb.

Finding Dory (1:40) The animated blue tang fish of Finding Nemo is back and trying to reunite with her aquatic family; Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Diane Keaton lend voice.

The Free State of Jones (2:19) True tale of a Mississippi farmer’s armed rebellion against the Confederacy that lasted well beyond the Civil War; Matthew McConaughey stars.

Genius (1:44) Loving biopic of Maxwell Perkins, the Scribner’s editor who brought out the best in Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe; Colin Firth stars.

Golden Kingdom (1:43) Misterioso drama about four young Burmese monks who have to fend for themselves when their abbot departs their mountain monastery.

Home (1:34) DreamWorks cartoon about the unusual friendship between a rambunctious Earthling and an extraterrestrial misfit; Jim Parsons and Rihanna lend voice.

Independence Day: Resurgence (2:30) Those warlike aliens are back with bigger, badder bombs and a thirst for conquest; luckily Judd Hirsch, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum are back, too.

The Jungle Book (1:51) The Kipling classic hits the big screen with Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Kingsley lending voice to a variety of tropical fauna.

The Legend of Tarzan (1:49) The Lord of the Apes ditches the London lush life to return to the jungle and take on mendacious miners; Alexander Skarsgård stars with Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz and Djimon Hounsou.

The Lobster (1:59) Surrealist satire abut a future society in which singles are rounded up and given the choice of mating or being turned into the animal of their choice.

Love & Friendship (1:33) Jane Austen’s sharply honed comedy of manners stars Kate Beckinsale as a titled widow juggling three disparate suitors; Whit Stillman directs.

Maggie’s Plan (1:38) Romantic comedy stars Greta Gerwig as a cheerful screw-up who falls into a love triangle with Julianne Moore and Ethan Hawke.

The Man Who Knew Infinity (1:49) Historical drama about the enduring friendship between a self-taught mathematical genius (Dev Patel) and his eccentric Cambridge professor-mentor (Jeremy Irons).

Me Before You (1:50) Jo Jo Moyes’ bestseller hits the big screen with Emilia Clarke as

a country girl hired to tend to a wealthy, paralyzed Londoner (Sam Claflin).

The Metropolitan Opera: L’Elisir d’Amore (3:05) Donizetti’s comic opera of love, desire and mysterious elixirs is presented in glorious big-screen high definition.

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (1:36) Documentary focuses on the renowned cellist’s multicultural collaborations with folk musicians from China, Syria, Iran and other melodious locales.

National Theatre London: One Man, Two Guvnors Rollicking comedy about an outof-work musician employed by both an East End killer and the killer’s victim, who’s really the victim’s sister and the killer’s girlfriend in drag.

The Nice Guys (1:56) Action comedy stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as mismatched disco era private eyes who find themselves in the middle of a Hollywood porn-industry conspiracy.

Now You See Me 2 (2:06) The flashmobbing merry men of magic are back and taking on an evil tech magnate; Woody Harrelson and Daniel Radcliffe star.

Our Kind of Traitor (1:48) An unsuspecting couple get caught up in international intrigue when they befriend an on-the-lam Russian Mafia bigwig; Ewan McGregor costars with Paris, Morocco and the Swiss Alps.

The Purge: Election Year (1:43) It’s that time of year again when murder, looting and bloodshed is the law of the land and presidential candidate Elizabeth Mitchell has to survive D.C.’s looniest night.

The Secret Life of Pets (1:31) Sneak peek at what pets get up to when they’re left alone in their Manhattan penthouses features vocals from Albert Brooks, Dana Carvey and others.

Shakespeare Live! (2:35) Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren, Rufus Wainwright and a host of others celebrate four centuries of the Bard direct from the center of the universe, Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Shallows (1:26) Blake Lively stars as a surfer stranded on a rock while a great white shark snaps at her keister.

Swiss Army Man (1:35) Controversial screwball Sundance fave about a castaway who befriends a washed-up corpse with a gift for speech and other supernatural skills.

Therapy for a Vampire (1:27) Period farce about a put-upon vampire who seeks succor from a bemused Sigmund Freud.

Viva (1:40) Cuban drama about the challenging relationship between a Havana drag performer and his estranged ex-boxer father.

Wedding Doll (1:22) Israeli drama about a romantic young factory worker whose dreams of love and independence meet a series of obstacles.

Weiner (1:36) Acclaimed, envelope-pushing documentary follows former congressman Anthony Weiner’s rollercoaster race for mayor of New York and the sex scandal that derailed it.

X-Men: Apocalypse (2:23) Jennifer Lawrence leads a team of junior X-persons in a fight to save humanity from a troupe of nicely coiffed mutants.

Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:35, 9:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 7, 3D showtime at 9:45; Sat-Mon 1, 7, 3D showtimes at 4, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:10, 6, 8:50; 3D showtimes at 10:55, 1:45, 4:35, 7:25 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:45, 6:05, 6:45, 8:45, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:45, 6:05, 6:45

Romeo and Juliet (PG-13) Central Intelligence (PG-13)

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CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 415-388-1190 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415-924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 415-453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415-924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 415-461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 415-491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 415-435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415-454-1222 Regency 280 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 415-479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 415-898-3385

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Sundial Concerts MARIN John Wesley Payne Funk musician plays a tribute show honoring the legends he’s worked with, including Merl Saunders, Prince, George Clinton and Rick James. Jul 2, 9pm. $20-$22.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Peter Rowan’s Bluegrass Birthday Party Seventh annual bash features a performance by the Rowan Brothers and BBQ on the lawn. Jul 3, 4pm. $25-$30.

Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

SONOMA All American Music Fest Full day of music features Timothy O’Neil Band, Tudo Bem, Kristen Pearce and others.

Jul 4, 11am. Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Green Music Center Fourth of July Spectacular Masterful vocalist Steve Tyrell and the Santa Rosa Symphony perform soulful renditions of classics from the American Songbook before fireworks light up the sky. Jul 4, 7:30pm. $25-$40. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Sebastopol Kiwanis Fireworks & Music Festival Family tradition features live music and dancing with Poor Man’s Whiskey and Jason Beard, food, games, kids’ activities and a fireworks show. Jul 3, 5:30pm. $5-$10/ kids under 5 are free. Analy High School, 6950 Analy Ave, Sebastopol.

Sonoma Mountain Music Celebration Bay Area bands Steep Ravine, American Nomad, Farallons, Rainy Eyes, Salt Suns and Ismay play this inaugural event, located on a hillside farm. Jul 2. $35-$40. Five Springs Farm, 4497 Old Adobe Rd, Petaluma, sonomamountainmusic.com.

NAPA American Authors Brooklyn-based indie rockers kick off Robert Mondavi’s long-running summer concert series, with a fireworks display following the show. Jul 2, 7pm. $70 and up.

Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, 707.968.2203.

Judy Collins Preeminent singer and folk songwriter returns to the North Bay for a dazzling performance. Jul 1, 8pm. $40-$65. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

HopMonk Novato Jul 1, Blue Rock Country Club. Jul 2, Ridgway. Jul 6, open mic night with W Dire Wolf. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Sierra Hull Bluegrass-Fed concert series opens with the talented songwriter and mandolin virtuoso performing her acoustic folk-pop. A view of the St Helena fireworks display follows.

Jul 4, 5pm. $35-$45. Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, 738 Main St, St Helena, 707.963.4555.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Jun 29, High Tide Collective. Jul 6, Parlor Parade. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005.

Clubs&Venues MARIN 142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, noon concert series.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Book Passage Sun, 11:30am, Songs & Stories with Megan. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

Elk’s Lodge Jun 29, 6:30pm, Veterans fundraiser with Quartet Andoni. 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 773.755.4700.

Fenix Jun 29, pro blues jam with the Fenix Band.

Jun 30, Ramana Vieira. Jul 1, Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World. Jul 2, Stephanie Teel Band. Jul 3, Special Request with Ray T. Jul 5, West Coast Songwriters Competition.

Jul 6, Pro Blues Jam with Dallis Craft. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Gabrielson Park Jul 1, 6:30pm, Jazz & Blues by the Bay with Bobbie “Spider” Webb. Anchor St, Sausalito.

George’s Nightclub Tues, hip-hop open mic. Sun, Mexican Banda. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Bar First Sunday of every month, 5pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. 1535 South Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.878.4977.

Grazie Restaurant Jul 2, Phil Lewis and Catherine Goldwyn.

823 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.897.5181.

Marin Country Mart Jul 1, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz featuring Ami Molinelli & the Brazilian Jazz Collective.

Jul 3, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Ramshackle Palace. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Menke Park Jul 3, 5pm, Summer Sunday Concerts with Luke Strand Band. Redwood Ave and Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera, 415.302.1160.

CALENDAR Servino Ristorante Jul 1, Lady D. Jul 2, Dominic Quin-Harkin. 9 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.2676.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Jun 30, TV Heads and Sam Vega. Jul 1, Archer Monk. Jul 2, Hide Tide Collective. Jul 3, Soul Ska. Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Last Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. First Friday of every month, Truthlive. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Jun 29, Ari Hest. Jun 30, the New Mastersounds. Jul 1, Pop Fiction. Jul 3, Caroline de Lone with Joe Endoso. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Jun 29, Scott Law & Ross James’ Cosmic Twang with Tim Bluhm. Jun 30, CMac & the Casual Coalition. Jul 5-6, Phil Lesh and friends. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Jun 29, the Sonic Steps.

Jun 30, Deep Blue Jam with Lorin Rowan.

Jul 1, 5:30pm, Danny Montana and friends.

Jul 1, 9pm, First Fridays Reggae Night with Broken Silence Sound System. Jul 2, 5:30pm, Neck & Neck. Jul 2, 9:30pm, the Shams with Israel Matos & the Outsiders.

Jul 3, 6pm, 19 Broadway Good Time Band.

Jul 3, 9pm, Elvis Johnson’s blues jam. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

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No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Jun 29, Friends with No Name. Jun 30, Jazzitude. Jul 1, Michael Aragon Quartet. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Annie O’s Music Hall Jun 30, Levi Lloyd and friends. Jul 1, Synrgy and White Glove Service. Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455.

Osteria Divino Jun 29, Joan Getz with Chris Huson. Jun 30, Dan Zemelman Trio. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

The Big Easy Jun 30, Old Century Blood with House of Mary. Jul 1, Earles of Newtown. Jul 2, Matt Jenson’s Mix Up Mix Up. Jul 3, 6:30pm, the Bootleg Honeys with the Hollows and Phil Pickens & the Astronauts. Jul 6, the Last Revel. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Jun 29, Todos Santos. Jun 30, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Jul 5, Swing Fever. Jul 6, Amanda Denny. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Jun 30, Fog Swamp. Jul 1, Matt Bolton. Jul 2, 3pm, Soul Saturdays. Jul 3, the Milestone. Jul 5, Waldo’s Special. Jul 6, the Weissmen. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Jul 4, July 4th BBQ with the Zydeco Flames.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Jun 30, Taluna. Jul 1, Salsa with Jimmy Arhon. Jul 2, Los Clasicos de Cuba Quintet. Jul 3, 5pm, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Jul 4, 6pm, holiday celebration with M6 Band. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Town Center Corte Madera Jul 3, 12pm, Cynthia Renee Brown. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.924.2961.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. Jul 1, Friday night funkfest with DJ French Disconnection. Jul 4, Fourth of July extravaganza with DJ Cal and DJ Hi-C. 400 First St E, Sonoma, 707.938.7110.

Elim Lutheran Church Wed, 7pm. through Jul 27, Midsummer Night Sings with Sonoma Bach Choir. 504 Baker St, Petaluma, sonomabach.org.

HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Jun 30, Songwriters in the Round. Jul 1, Soul Majestic and Pacific Vibrations. Jul 2, the Coffis Brothers and Hibbity Dibbity. Jul 3, 10pm, Sessions post-fireworks show. Jul 4, Monday Night Edutainment with Shashamani Sound. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

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Ives Park Jun 29, 5pm, Peacetown concert series with Danny Sorentino and Laughing Gravy. Jul 6, 5pm, Peacetown concert series with Bootleg Honeys and SonoMusette. Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol.

Jasper O’Farrell’s Jun 30, Dave Mac Nabb’s Summer Addition Jazz Lab. Jul 3, Sky Country and AfriCali. Tues, Sessions hip-hop and reggae night. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.

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he Fourth of July celebrates our independence, and Marin County is full of fun events that do just that. The historic Marin County Fair—now in its 75th year—is one of the best.

This year’s theme, “What A Ride!” reflects back proudly on all of the fairs that have come before.

As always, the fair—a leader in the industry—will feature carnival rides, food and drinks and more than 12,000 exhibits. A special exhibit will include historic photographs, press coverage and anecdotes from the very first Marin County Fair and Harvest Festival in 1925, and another special exhibit, “Stars and Stripes,” will feature photographs that showcase the American Flag by artist Phil Shaw.

Music headliners include The Wallflowers, fronted by Jakob Dylan, funky, jazzy Kool & the Gang, Grammy-nominated singer and percussionist Sheila E, poppunk band Plain White T’s and the popular rock band Foreigner.

Spectacular fireworks over the lagoon at 9:30pm will cap off each night. June 30-July 4; 11am-11pm; marinfair.org.

July 4 celebrations by town Corte Madera/Larkspur: Enjoy a colorful parade at 10:30am followed by a fair with arts and crafts, food, beverages and music

at Corte Madera Town Park. Cortemadera.org Sausalito: Floats, bands and classic cars are all part of the parade, followed by live music, food, games and fireworks. Ci.sausalito.ca.us.

Novato: A parade through Old Town at 10am includes live music, floats, classic cars and more.

Novato.org.

Ross: Annual parade begins at 11am and ends at Ross Commons with a picnic and games. Townofross.org.

San Geronimo Valley: The annual parade at noon is followed by horse and pony rides and other kids’ games, a barbecue, flea market and live music. E-clubhouse.org.

Mill Valley: Annual parade at 11am in Homestead Valley is followed by a barbecue picnic in Stolte Grove with a magician and games. Homesteadvalley.org.

Sleepy Hollow: A Fourth of July fun run is followed by a parade, a water balloon “friendly” fight, a gourmet hot dog lunch, entertainment and an evening barbecue, including oysters at 5pm. Shha.org.

Tiburon: The Tiburon Yacht Club hosts a race at 12pm, followed by games for kids. Later in the day, enjoy drinks and a barbecue.

Tyc.org.

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Jul 1, Nate Lopez. Jul 2, Fairfax Social Club.

Jul 3, Ragtag Sullivan. Jul 6, If Birds Could Fly. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

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Montgomery Village Shopping Center Jun 30, 5:30pm, Foreverland. Jul 2, 12pm, California Beach Boys. Jul 3, 12pm, Rick Lenzi & Roustabout. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Jul 1, J-Dub and Dino. Jul 2, Sean Carscadden Trio. Jul 3, 2pm, the Pine Needles. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

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Occidental Center for the Arts Jul 1, the Machiavelvets. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

Phoenix Theater Jul 2, Snake Walk with Secret Cat and Rags (solo). 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Rossi’s 1906 Wed, Paint Nite at Rossi’s. Thurs, open mic night. Jul 1, T Luke & the Tight Suits. Jul 2, Sean Carscadden Quintet. Jul 3, 5pm, Second Street Band. Jul 3, 9pm, Sunday Night Blues Jam. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

SOMO Village Event Center Jun 30, Allen Stone and the Monophonics.

1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

NAPA Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Jun 30, White Glove Service. Jul 1, Charles Wheal Band. Jul 2, Midnight Harvest. Jul 5, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of AllStars. 902 Main St, Napa, 707.258.2337.

Jarvis Conservatory Jul 2, It’s a Grand Night for Singers. 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.

Silo’s Jun 29, David Kelleher. Jun 30, Coffee House featuring Howell Mountain Boys.

Jul 1, Beaufunk with Michael Jeffries. Jul 2, Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Jul 3, Disco Revolution. Jul 4, Fireworks viewing party with the Brian Cline Trio. Jul 6, Joe Kaplow. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833.

Uptown Theatre Jul 6, Lyle Lovett & His Large Band. 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

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O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Jun 30-Jul 21, “Bold,” juried show explores bold use of color in vibrant expressionist and abstract works. Reception, Jul 5 at 4pm. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment.

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Room Art Gallery Jul 5-Aug 28, “Laurel Shear Solo Show,” the artist’s large, lush oil paintings of abstract expressionism are on display. Reception, Jul 5 at 6pm. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Mon-Fri, 10 to 6; Sat, 10 to 4. 415.380.7940.

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Red Barn Gallery Jul 2-Oct 7, “The Epic West,” fine-art photographer Darby Hayes exhibits dozens of large format photographs celebrating the centennial of the National Park Service.

Reception, Jul 2-3 at 11am. by appointment only, 415.464.5218. 1 Bear Valley Rd, Pt Reyes Station.

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Charles M. Schulz Museum Jun 30-Feb 19, “Lucky Dogs & Presidential Pets,” learn more about the lives of presidential pets, and how Snoopy himself handles being elected to high office. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5. 707.579.4452.

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Cutting Edge Salon Jul 6-Aug 31, “Sightings,” seven photographers reveal gorgeous, though not often noticed, details of our world.

Reception, Jul 9 at 6pm. 7773 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. 707.823.3307.

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Fulton Crossing Jul 1-31, “July Art Show,” displaying new works by studio and visiting artists including Kelley Howell, Nancy Woods and Lynn Bell. Reception, Jul 15 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

Graton Gallery Jul 5-Aug 14, “Don’t Make Me Laugh,” featuring works by Mylette Welch and Maria Ester Sund with guest artists including Tim Dixon. Showing in conjunction with the juried Cigar Box show. Reception, Jul 9 at 2pm. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.

Redmetal Barn Jun 30-Jul 31, “Tribal Art from India,” discover the work of forest-based artists of the Warli and Gond tribes of western and central India. Reception, Jun 30 at 5pm.

26960 River Rd, Cloverdale.

Sebastopol Gallery Jun 29-Aug 6, “Clay, Pigment & Precious Stones,” featured artists Chris Boyd, Paula Matzinger and Joann Lustig display works that range from ceramics to oil paintings to jewelry. Reception, Jul 16 at 4pm. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6.

707.829.7200.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Jul 2-Sep 25, “Surf Craft,” exhibit looks at varied surfboard designs and the culture that surrounds them. 551 Broadway, Sonoma.

Wed-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.939.SVMA.

Toby’s Gallery Through Jun 30, “Latino Photography Project,” presented by Gallery Route One’s artists in the schools program. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

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Art Works Downtown Through Aug 5, “Phases,” featuring recent work by Raylene Gorum that contemplates the various passages of time. Reception, Jul 8 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Jul 30, “Transformation,” Bibby Gignillit’s collage works feature bold colors and whimsical geometric shapes. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Corte Madera Library Through Jul 7, “Found Sculpture,” photography exhibit by Joseph Bacon draws inspiration from the familiar and reveals the beauty in the everyday. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Sep 20, “3D/3Seasons,” presenting a dozen free-standing sculptures from Bay Area artists. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Gallery Route One Through Jul 31, “Points of Departure,” a group show by gallery members emphasizes the variety of each artist’s unique point of view, concept or idea. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

The Image Flow Through Jul 29, “As the Allure Fades,” photographs by Jay Ruland. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569.

Marin Society of Artists Through Jul 9, “Relationships,” juried member show explores all aspects of relationships. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. WedSun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

MarinMOCA Through Jul 17, “Summer National Juried Exhibition,” features contemporary artists from around the nation and includes sculpture, paintings and photography with a strong emphasis on abstract explorations.

500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; SatSun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

Osher Marin JCC Through Aug 21, “Not Forgotten,” exhibition of collage and multimedia works from Israeli-based artist Erella Teitler. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Jul 29, “Selected Realism,” group exhibition of works on canvas featuring Regina Case, Jon Francis and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Jun 30, “Shadowcatcher,” collection of photogravure images by Edward S Curtis from the collection of Neil C Schauf. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo.

415.488.8888.

Thompson Dorfman Partners Through Jun 30, “Quartet,” group exhibit of oil paintings, mixed-media work and digital abstracts. 39 Forrest St, Mill Valley. Weekdays, 10 to 5.

Arts Guild of Sonoma Through Jul 4, “The Invitational,” artworks by local community artists, showing in all mediums. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. WedThurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8.

707.996.3115.

Atlas Coffee Company Through Jul 3, “Gary Paintin Solo Art Show,” see robot babes, sneakers, animals wearing hats with sneakers and more. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.526.1085.

Calabi Gallery Through Jul 2, “James Ford Grant Solo Show,” exhibit features sculptures, acrylic paintings with mixed-media material on canvas and panels, digital monoprints and photographs. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Dallas A Saunders Artisan Textiles Through Jul 4, “Magnolia Editions Contemporary Tapestries,” exhibit of woven works by several American artists including Squeak Carnwath and Chuck Close. 275 Hwy 128, Geyserville. Fri-Sun, 11am to 6pm.

707.708.9065.

Graton Gallery Through Jul 3, “Angles & Curves,” architect Ken Berman’s angular art is contrasted with the mixed-media fluidity of painter Marylu Downing. 9048 Graton Rd, Graton. Tues-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 10:30 to 4. 707.829.8912.

Sculpturesite Gallery Through Jul 9, “La Vie,” French artist Claude Roux’s first exhibit in the U.S. features profoundly humanist depictions of men, women and children. 14301 Arnold Dr, Ste 8, Glen Ellen. Thurs-Mon, 10:30am to 5:30pm.

707.933.1300.

Comedy Jokes on Mondays Alex Cannon hosts comedians from the Bay to L.A. in a new weekly show. Mon, Jul 4, 8pm. Free. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

The Thread Acting and improv workshop is perfect for beginners and pros alike. Wed, 7pm. through Jul 20. $20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Will Durst Popular comedian presents his “Elect to Laugh” one-man show. Jul 2, 7:30pm. $30.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707.829.2214.

Dance

Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael 415.454.6422.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael 415.460.0101.

Dance Palace Wednesdays, 6pm, Women’s Collaborative Dance. $5-$15 per month. Sundays, 10am, Ecstatic Dance Point Reyes, explore different rhythms with no experience necessary. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1075.

Mill Valley Community Center Mondays, 6pm, Swing Dance Lessons.

925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Sausalito Seahorse Wednesdays, 7pm. through Aug 10, Tango classes with Joe and Courtneay, for all levels $18. Sundays, 4pm, Salsa class. Free. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito 415.331.2899.

Events Community Media Center of Marin Orientation Get answers to your media questions and learn how to produce digital media at the center. Tues, Jul 5, 7pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

The Draped Figure Draw or paint from live models in a variety of costumes and settings. Tues, 10am. $15. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft. Last Thurs of every month. $5.

Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538.

Marin County Fair Art, agriculture and community come together in this 75th annual fair, themed “What a Ride!” and featuring concerts by the Wallflowers, Kool & the Gang and many others. Each day is capped with a fireworks display at night. Jun 30-Jul 4. $15$20 at the gate. Marin Fairgrounds, Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Enjoy an artful summer evening with artists and refreshments at several venues and galleries. Jul 5, 6pm. Free. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Monday Painting Group An open space to paint with fellow artists. Space is limited. Mon, noon. $10.

MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

Napa County Fair One of the oldest July 4th parades and celebrations in Northern California, this

Novato Fourth of July Parade Boasting more than 100 entries, the large and colorful parade moves through Old Town with festive floats, classic cars and live music.

Jul 4, 10am. Grant Ave, downtown Novato.

Patriotic Collage Making Date: Tue, Jul 5, 3:30 – 5 pm. FREE (donations appreciated) Come and make colorful collages to pay tribute to the USA. We will show you how! Supplies will be provided.Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062.

Radiant Presence With Peter Brown. Every other Tues. Open Secret, 923 C St, San Rafael, 415.457.4191.

Rock & Rockets Fourth annual event features music from local bands, food, family activities and a fireworks display after dark. Jul 4, 5pm. $5.

Petaluma Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma.

Sausalito Fourth of July Parade & Party A parade of floats, bands, classic cars, local officials and organizations is followed by live music, food, games and fireworks. Jul 4, 10am.

Dunphy Park, Napa and Bridgeway Blvd, Sausalito.

Uncle Sam’s River Dance Independence Day celebration features food trucks, wine, beer, cocktails, festive music and a July 4th-themed laser show. Jul 2, 8pm. Downtown Guerneville, Main St, Guerneville.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects.

First Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Summer Nature Camp Campers up to 12 years old get an unforgettable wildlife experience, including live animal visits from rescued wildlife ambassadors, animal-themed games, nature crafts, hikes and more. Through Aug 12. $160$330/week. WildCare, 76 Albert Park Ln, San Rafael, 415.453.1000.

Film Marin Country Mart Movie Night Gather friends and family to enjoy a classic film on the green throughout the summer.

Wed, 6pm. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the film’s ideas to life. Tues, noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Sneak Preview Get a peek at the most exciting and innovative films from this summer’s 36th annual fest. Jun 29, 7pm. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Food&Drink Corte Madera Farmers’ Market Wed, noon. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.

Friday Night Live Enjoy delicious themed buffet dinners with live music on hand. Fri. $7-$14. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, 415.488.4030.

Girl’s Night Out Happy hour lasts all night long, even for the guys. Thurs. Bootlegger’s Lodge, 367 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.450.7186.

Independence Day BBQ & Mercantile Artisan Day Find unique handcrafted goods from Bay Area artisans while enjoying delicious food and live music. Jul 3, 12pm. Free admission.

Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, 415.339.4700.

Indian Valley Farm Stand Organic farm and garden produce stand where you bring your own bag. Sat, 10am.

College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.454.4554.

Marin Country Mart Sat, 9am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5715.

Marinwood Farmers’ Market Sat, 9am. Marinwood Plaza, Marinwood Avenue and Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, 415.999.5635.

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The New Mastersounds Sweet Plot Fri 7/1 • Doors 8pm • ADV $15 / DOS $18

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Sat 7/2 • Doors 8pm • ADV $20 / DOS $22

The John Wesley Payne Musical Tribute

Honoring the legends he's played for:Merl Saunders, George Clinton, Rick James, Larry Graham Sun 7/3 • Doors 7pm • $12

Caroline de Lone with Joe Endoso of IrieFuse

Thurs 7/7 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25 Grammy Winner Jon Cleary with Rainy Eyes feat. Irena Eide Fri 7/8 • Doors 8pm • ADV $17 / DOS $19

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Mill Valley Farmers’ Market Fri, 9:30am. CVS parking lot, 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.382.7846.

Oyster Night First Fri of every month, 4pm. Gourmet au Bay, 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, 707.875.9875.

Patriotic Lunch Celebration Jackson Cafe gets decked out with red, white and blue food, music and more. Jul 1, 11:30am. $8-$10. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062.

Pt Reyes Farmers’ Market All certified organic produce market also features live music and chef demos. Sat, 9am. through Nov 5. Free admission. Toby’s Feed Barn, 11250 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station, 415.456.0147.

Spoonbar’s Fourth of July Celebration Groove to music by the Easy Leaves and enjoy a family-style spread of classic picnic offerings paired up with American cocktails. Jul 4, 5pm. $25-$59. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.433.7222.

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For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. Wed-Thurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing. Admission,

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Alma del Tango Studio Tuesdays, 7pm. through Jul 26, Beginning American Swing Dance, all abilities and ages welcome. First Wednesday of every month, 7pm, Introduction to Argentine Tango, learn to dance like they do in Buenos Aires, no experience necessary. $18. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

tradition returns with rides, attractions, live music and delicious food. Jul 4, 12pm. $15 and up/kids under 5 are free. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N Oak St, Calistoga.

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$8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito., 415.339.3900.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Wildlife Associates with Creepy Critters for ages 5 and up. Thur Jun 30 at 11am.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, 415.789.2665.

Breakfast with Enzo Bring clapping hands, singing voices, dancing feet and breakfast for weekly family music show. Sun at 10 and 11. Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista, Mill Valley, 415.652.2474.

Eth-Noh-Tec Storytelling Theater Hear myths and folktales from Asia.

Jul 6, 3:30pm. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.389.4292.

Magic Show with Brian Scott Jul 6, 11am. Guerneville Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707.869.9004.

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Trivia answers «5 1a. Eureka

b. I have found it! c. Archimedes, after discovering a

method to determine the purity of gold, and by early Californians on discovering gold nuggets 2 Methuselah—969 years old, and still lookin’ good!

3 Delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence on that date in 1776 4 Almost four children, compared with just more than two today 5 Louis XIV; Leonardo DiCaprio; The Man in the Iron Mask 6 Great Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales, while the UK also includes Northern Ireland 7 Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Lebron James 8 A comet, by the Rosetta spacecraft’s Philae lander 9 The clavicle, or collarbone 10 Vultures; kettle means ‘in flight,’ committee, volt and venue mean ‘resting in trees’ and wake means ‘feeding.’

Thanks for the question to Dorothy McQuown of Marin County.

BONUS ANSWER: Pandemonium, whose word origin comes from the Latin word ‘pan,’ meaning ‘all’ and the Greek word ‘daimon,’ meaning ‘demon.’ All hell breaking loose!

Marin Theatre Summer Camp For grades K through 12, spend the summer developing your passion for theater.

Through Aug 12. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Summer Photography Camp for Kids A digital photography camp designed especially for kids ages 11 – 14, where having fun and challenging your creativity comes first. Through Jun 30. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

The Trombonist Andy Strain Storytelling and music. Jun 29, 3:30pm. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.389.4292.

Twinkling Starlets Summer singing class for kids ages 3-5are lively fun. Tues, 3:30pm. through Jul 12. $25 per session. Singers Marin, 1038 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.383.3712.

Lectures The ABCs of Audio Audio engineer and video producer Lloyd Minthorne covers the fundamental principles of achieving great audio for most any application. Jun 29, 6:30pm.

Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

Abstract Watercolor Techniques Basic instructions on abstract visual elements allows you to freely create your own works of art in a fun session. Through Jun 29, 10:30am. $40-$45. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062. eBook Help Get one-on-one help in downloading library eBooks to the Kindle, iPad and other devices. Call ahead to reserve a session.

Thurs, 10am. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

Intro to Bird Language Learn the skills to understand the constant bird conversation going on in the wilds of the North Bay. Jul 2, 8:30am. $80. Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1200, x307.

Introduction to Innovative Acrylic Painting Graciela Placak provides step-by-step instructions for using acrylic and metallic paints to create cards and paintings. Jul 6, 10:30am. $40-$45. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062.

Mammals of Marin Marin County Parks naturalist David Herlocker provides an overview of the many species of mammals found in Marin.

Jul 6, 6:30pm. Free. Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.898.4623.

The Mystical Seeker Series Monthly lecture series covers mystical topics like reincarnation, kabballah, alchemy, astrology, meditation and more. First Tues of every month, 8pm. Jul 5. Free. Scottish Rite Center, 600 Acacia Ln, Santa Rosa, 707.782.0592.

O’Hanlon Roundtable Continuing parade of experienced artists share thoughts on creative process.

All artists welcome. First Tues of each month, 4 to 6. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331.

Photo Challenge Workshop Hone your image sequencing skills, receive valuable feedback on your work, and rise to new photographic challenges in this monthly assignment workshop. Wed, Jul 6, 4:30pm. $125. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

The Portrait & the Figure: Sketching Your Vision Develop your own style of painting the figure under the tutelage of Kathleen Lack. Thurs, 10am. through Jun 30. $185$215. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

Theater Broadway Under the Stars Transcendence Theatre Company’s awardwinning series kicks off with “This Magic Moment,” featuring stage and screen stars performing classic Broadway tunes and contemporary hits. Includes pre-show music and food and wine vendors. Through Jul 3. $42 and up. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 877.424.1414.

Helen of Egypt Sonoma Arts Live performs the lively new musical adaptation that puts a twist on the classic Greek myth of Helen of Troy. Jun 30Jul 17. $15-$22. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomaartslive.org.

The Invisible Hand Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar’s provocative drama examines how fanatical devotion can have devastating consequences. Through Jul 3. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Macbeth Shakespeare’s medieval drama full of kings, witches and tragedy is performed in the unique ruins of the former Santa Rosa cannery. Jul 1-23. $5-$28. Shakespeare in the Cannery, 3 West Third St, Santa Rosa.

Relativity! The Musical Fairfax Theatre Company presents another run of the inspiring original musical, back by popular demand, that follows a high school student’s scientifically-sound fantasy. Jun 30Jul 23. $10-$20. Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.779.8382.

Rose in America A quasi-realistic, semi-serious comedy about the collision of four generations of activists is presented by San Francisco’s AlterTheater.

Through Jul 3. WestBy Coast Arts Foundation, Howard Rachelson 1554 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.453.0552.

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PublicNotices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139915 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) HOSE DOCTOR 2) JW MOBILE 3) COOLCATS, 3115 KERNER BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JIM WILLIAMS, 3115 KERNER BLVD, 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 May 20, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140041 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TARGET TECH COMMUNICATIONS, 404 DONAHUE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: 1) ALEX CAREY, 404 DONAHUE ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 2) SHAWN NELSON, 20 WOODSIDE DR, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.

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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 June 7, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139893 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DOULA OF MARIN DBA OZZIE OZKAY-VILLA, 21 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DANIELA OZKAY-VILLA, 21 BELLA AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 18, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139976 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: STARFISHPARK. COM, 4460 REDWOOD HWY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: TRACIE LIRETTE, 805 LAS PALMAS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949. 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 May 27, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140053 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PLAYA, 41 THROCKMORTON AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: BEACH EATS, Inc., 41 THROCKMORTON AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.

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 Jun 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139926 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE GROCERY, 4040 CIVIC CENTER DR, SUITE 150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: THE GROCERY 4040 LLC, 4040 CIVIC CENTER DR, STE 150, 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 May 23, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139999 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FABLESD, 2 TURNSTONE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FABIENNE SOWA, 2 TURNSTONE DRIVE, 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 JUN 01, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139846 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HAPPY POSEIDON, 312 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NOAH OPPENHEIM, 312 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 12, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304704 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Sep 18, 2014, Under File No: 2014135680.

Fictitious Business name(s) PLAYA, 41 THROCKMORTON AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: KAREN GOLDBERG, 13 BAY VIEW , MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on JUN 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140083 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WEBTRACTION, 51 SALVATORE, NOVATO, CA 95945: JOSEPH T.BENCHARSKY, 51 SALVATORE, NOVATO, CA 94945.

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 Jun 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139931 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SCRIMSHAW GALLERY, 19 PRINCESS STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: MICHAEL C ATTAWAY, 52 BULKLEY AVE, APT 1, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on May 23, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139932 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SCRIMSHAW COLLECTOR, 114 W MAGNOLIA STREET, SUITE 400, BOX 123, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225: MICHAEL C ATTAWAY, 52 BULKLEY AVE. APT 1, 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 May 23, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140126 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AMY’S NATURAL SPA, 1104 MAGNOLIA AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: AMY THI LE, 2371 NORTHSHORE DRIVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804. 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 Jun 21, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140000 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MNDP/ MONGOLIAN NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, 1050 COURT STREET, SUITE 322, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MNDP CORPORATION, 1050 COURT STREET, SUITE 322, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Jun 01, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304706 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious busi-

ness 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 Oct 27, 2015, Under File No: 2015137180. Fictitious Business name(s) IN HOME THERAPY SERVICES OF MARIN, 195 NOVA ALBION WAY #36, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: JENNIFER HOLLAND, 195 NOVA ALBION WAY # 36, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Jun 13, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140148 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AT HOME FOOD, 20 PARK WAY, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: KAREN MURRAY, 20 PARK WAY, 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 Jun 24, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140140 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SYNERGY, 14 CRESCENT COURT, WOODACRE, CA 94973-0154: AMATERASU GROUP TRUST, LEINAR LEINOW TRUSTEE, 14 CRESCENT COURT, WOODACRE, CA 94973-0154. The business is being conducted by A TRUST. 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 Jun 22, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140169 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SALT SPELL BEAUTY, 1515 LINCOLN AVE #22, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ANDREA ORTEGA COSTIGAN, 1515 LINCOLN AVE #22, 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 Jun 28, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1601958. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SINDY FLORES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RANDY EDUARDO DE LEON FLORES to RANDY EDUARDO FLORES. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below

to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 08/09/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: JUN 02, 2016. (Publication Dates: Jun 15, 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL ROSENBAUM Case No. PR-1602134 filed on June 13, 2013.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL ROSENBAUM. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by court.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AUTUMN MICHAELS AND CRYSTAL ROSENBAUM be appointed as the personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: JUL 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. M, ROOM: PLEASE REPORT TO COURTROOM A 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: LON D LAZAR, SBN 127434, 68 GATES ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110.

Telephone:415-742-2088. (Publication Dates: Jun 22, 29, Jul 6 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602312. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner RUTH PARHAM BARBER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RUTH PARHAM BARBER to PARHAM BARBER ROBINSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 08/19/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: JUN 28, 2016. (Publication Dates: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

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Q:

By Amy Alkon

Goddess

My girlfriend tells her mother and her friends pretty much everything.

Literally four of her friends and her mom were weighing in on her recent urinary tract infection. I just don’t get why she feels the need to let everybody know her business, and it’s the opposite of what I do. I’m very private, and I’d like us to have some things that stay between us—especially stuff that goes on in the bedroom.

How would I set boundaries like this? And does this mean that we are ultimately incompatible?—Mr. Uncomfortable

A:

Being compatible with somebody doesn’t mean you’re like them in all ways. I’m an extrovert, which is to say that I see a dead car battery as an opportunity to learn about some tow truck driver’s childhood in Guatemala.

Contrast that with my introvert boyfriend, who recently turned down an invitation he got to this really cool event, telling me, “I already said hello to somebody this week.”

Beyond individual human differences, there are some male-female differences, like in feelings- and information-sharing. Sex differences researcher Joyce Benenson explains that men evolved to be the physical defenders of the species, and it would have put a man at a deadly disadvantage to show the enemy his emotions—like if he went all scaredypants from fear: “Oh my God, is that the enemy? I’m gonna throw up.”

Women, on the other hand, evolved to build support networks and avoid social exclusion by convincing other women that they aren’t a threat. A woman does this not by hiding her vulnerabilities but by putting her problems and weaknesses on parade—a la “My ladyparts have been declared an EPA cleanup zone!”

In other words, your privacy nightmare—the scrapbooking circle getting together to focus-group your medical issues—is your girlfriend’s emotional comfort zone. But this isn’t necessarily a sign that your relationship is toast. For a relationship to make it, you and your partner don’t have to be the same; you just have to have enough in common and be loving in dealing with each other’s differing weirdass needs.

If there were such a thing as psychological catnip for humans, it would probably be feeling understood. So, tell your girlfriend that you understand it helps her to hash things out with her mom and the ladypeeps and that you think that’s great. You’re just wired differently. Explain how, and then—sweetly—make your request: You’d feel most comfortable if what happens between you stays between you … given that your idea of openness involves making people sign a 30-page nondisclosure agreement before viewing the heavily encrypted photos—of Steve, your dog.

Q:

I’m a woman who’s had a casual hookup thing with a guy for almost two years. I want a serious relationship, and I really like him and would like it to be with him. When we’re together, we have a great time, but he can go a week or two without contacting me. Last week, he showed up late to my birthday, with no present and not even a card. I know I should cut him off, but the sex is great, and there’s nobody else on the horizon. Any chance he’ll finally realize I’m a catch and come around?—Hoping

A:

The guy didn’t even give you a birthday card. Even the car wash gives you a birthday card.

Any guy with an IQ exceeding the highway speed limit gets that birthdays are a big deal to most women. And if you care about birthdays and a guy cares about you, he’ll step up—at the very least by running into a drugstore, grabbing a card and checking that the pre-printed heartfelt message inside isn’t, “To my very special grandson! On his very special day!”

In a hookup situation, it actually isn’t crazy to hope for an upgrade from sexfriend to girlfriend. In a survey by Kinsey Institute researcher Justin Garcia, 51 percent of the people who had hookups went into them hoping to kick-start a romantic relationship. In another survey, 9.8 percent of hookups led to committed relationships. However, there’s a progression that takes place in going from lust to emotional attachment. It has a hormonal profile and a general timetable, and, well, two years into a sex thing, the attachment train is probably well out of the station.

In other words, it’s time to take this relationship to the next level—“the end.” On a positive note, it’s possible that removing yourself from this guy’s life will make him realize that he loves you and needs you in it—leading him to start showing boyfriend-type attentiveness. Either way, you’re setting yourself up to have a man you can count on to be there for you—and not just naked and at the ready whenever his Wi-Fi goes down.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of June 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During winter,

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next 28 days

some bears spend months hibernating. Their body temperatures and heart rates drop. They breathe drowsily. Their movements are minimal. Many hummingbirds engage in a similar slow-down—but they do it every single night. By day they are among the most manic creatures on earth, flapping their wings and gathering sustenance with heroic zeal.

When the sun slips below the horizon, they rest with equal intensity. In my estimation, Aries, you don’t need a full-on immersion in idleness like the bears. But you’d benefit from a shorter stint, akin to the hummingbird’s period of dormancy.

will not be a favorable period to sit around passively wishing to be noticed. Nor will it be a good time to wait to be rescued or to trust in others to instigate desirable actions. On the other hand, it will be an excellent phase to be an initiator: To decide what needs to be done, to state your intentions concisely and to carry out your master plan with alacrity and efficiency. To help ensure your success during the next 28 days, make this declaration each morning before breakfast: “I don’t want to OBSERVE the show. I want to BE the show.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dear Dr.

bicycling, pedal when you have to, coast when you can.” So says author James Lough, and now I’m passing on his advice to you—just in time for your transition from the heavy-pedaling season to the coasting-is-fun phase. I suspect that at this juncture in your life story you may be a bit addicted to the heavy pedaling. You could be so accustomed to the intensity that you’re inclined to be suspicious of an opportunity to enjoy ease and grace. Don’t be like that. Accept the gift with innocent gratitude.

Brezsny: A psychic predicted that sometime this year I will fall in love with a convenience store clerk who’s secretly a down-on-his-luck prince of a small African country. She said that he and I have a unique destiny. Together we will break the world’s record for dancing without getting bitten in a pit of cobras while drunk on absinthe on our honeymoon. But there’s a problem. I didn’t have time to ask the psychic how I’ll meet my soulmate, and I can’t afford to pay $250 for another reading.

Can you help?—Mopey Taurus.” Dear Mopey: The psychic lied. Neither she nor anyone else can see what the future will bring you. Why? Because what happens will be largely determined by your own actions. I suggest you celebrate this fact. It’s the perfect time to do so: July is Feed Your Willpower Month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Of all the concert pianos in the world, 80 percent of them are made

by Steinway. A former president of the company once remarked that in each piano, “243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 pounds on an iron frame.”

He said it was “proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.” That will be a potential talent of yours in the coming weeks, Gemini.

Like a Steinway piano, you will have the power to turn tension into beauty. But will you actually accomplish this noble goal, or will your efforts be less melodious? It all depends on how much poised self-discipline you summon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Once upon a time, weren’t you the master builder who never finished building your castle? Weren’t you the exile who wandered aimlessly while fantasizing about the perfect sanctuary of the past or the sweet safety zone of the future? Didn’t you perversely nurture the ache that arose from your sense of not feeling at home in the world? I hope that by now you have renounced all of those kinky inclinations. If you haven’t, now would be an excellent time to do so. How might you reinvest the mojo that will be liberated by the demise of those bad habits?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In accordance with the

astrological omens, I have selected three aphorisms by poet James Richardson to guide you. Aphorism #1: “The worst helplessness is forgetting there is help.” My commentary: You have the power to avoid that fate. Start by identifying the sources of healing and assistance that are available to you.

Aphorism #2: “You do not have to be a fire to keep one burning.” My commentary: Generate all the heat and light you can, yes, but don’t torch yourself.

Aphorism #3: “Patience is not very different from courage. It just takes longer.” My commentary: But it may not take a whole lot longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not know this, but I am the founder and CEO of Proud To Be Humble, an acclaimed organization devoted to minimizing vanity. It is my sworn duty to protest any ego that exceeds the acceptable limits as defined by the Geneva Convention on Narcissism. However, I now find myself conflicted. Because of the lyrical beauty and bighearted charisma that are currently emanating from your ego, I am unable, in good conscience, to ask you to tone yourself down. In fact, I hereby grant you a license to expand your self-love to unprecedented proportions. You may also feel free to unleash a series of lovely brags.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “In life, as in

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When a jet flies low overhead, every glass in the cupboard sings,” writes aphorist James Richardson. “Feelings are like that: Choral, not single; mixed, never pure.”

That’s always true, but it will be intensely true for you in the coming weeks. I hope you can find a way to tolerate, even thrive on, the flood of ambiguous complexity. I hope you won’t chicken out and try to pretend that your feelings are one-dimensional and easily understandable. In my opinion, you are ripe to receive rich lessons in the beauty and power of mysterious emotions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pop artist

Andy Warhol said that in the future, everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. His idea had a resonance with the phrase “nine days’ wonder,” which as far back as Elizabethan times referred to a person or event that captured the public’s fascination for a while. You Capricorns are entering a phase when you’re far more likely than usual to bask in the spotlight. Between now and September 2017, I bet you’ll garner at least a short burst of glory, acclaim or stardom—perhaps much more. Are you ready for your close-up? Have you prepped for the influx of attention that may be coming your way?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of my readers, Jay O’Dell, told me this story: “After my cancer surgery, a nurse said to me, ‘You may as well try magical thinking. Regular thinking hasn’t helped.’ I said to the nurse, ‘Well, why the hell not?’

That was seven years ago.” In bringing O’Dell’s testimony to your attention, I don’t mean to suggest that you will have any health problems that warrant a strong dose of magical thinking. Not at all. But you may get wrapped up in a psychological twist or a spiritual riddle that would benefit from magical thinking. And what exactly is magical thinking?

Here’s one definition: The stories that unfold in your imagination have important effects on what actually happens to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let’s talk about X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors.

By their very nature, they are unpredictable and ephemeral, even when they offer benevolent breakthroughs. So you may not even notice their arrival if you’re entranced by your expectations and stuck in your habitual ways. But here’s the good news, Pisces: Right now you are not unduly entranced by your expectations or stuck in your habits. Odds are high that you will spy the sweet twists of fate—the X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors—as they float into view. You will pounce on them and put them to work while they’re still fresh. And then they will help you hike your ratings or get the funding you need or animate the kind of love that heals.Y Homework: For one week, pretend to already be something you’re on your way to becoming. Report results to Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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