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Letters ‘Homogenized place’ I’ve been renting in Marin for 24 years and have excellent references [‘Troubled tenants,’ March 23]. It’s always been hard to find a rental in a private setting, but doable. I have been looking for a place for eight months now. The last time I went house hunting was 2009. What’s changed since then? Airbnb. Enough long-term rentals went off the market and were turned into Airbnb’s so that finding a rental has become nearly impossible. And good renters like me are facing unjust evictions past 60 days. I was so disappointed to read that the Marin Supervisors have no inclination to change that, nevermind address the need for rent control. When real estate interests are happy and renters are not, the community that makes Marin so desirable suffers. Your sons and daughters will not be able to return to Marin after college and Marin is quickly becoming a homogenized place for only wealthy, mostly older people. —Susan Landes

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taken from their mothers and call that a bond. Continue that over the course of their lives and call that a bond. Yes, it is that ugly. Zoos are animal prisons with a similar operating principle: Making money off of treating wild animals as entertainment. Don’t even get me started on the hunters and their sick ego-driven, chest-pounding obsession with collecting heads for their mantles. They couch their so-called hunting as conservation too. What they do isn’t even hunting—just killing. They buy expensive permits, but if they really care about conservation, they should get out the checkbooks for real conservation. Not killing and rationalization. Mr. Fitting is wrong. There are places in the world where wild animals can remain wild with us observing them respectfully—if we are lucky. We should celebrate their majesty and learn from them in a manner that is free of lies, cruelty and arrogance. The movie is just that—a movie! Don’t bring this guy in as some kind of expert. Animals at zoos are cruelly exploited. Nothing natural about zoos. Denise Howell

I read your piece featuring Joe Fitting of the San Francisco Zoo [‘Into the wild,’ March 30]. What is missed here is both the nasty history of the San Francisco Zoo and its horrible stewardship of animals. I am still traumatized by the memory of a large cat in a small enclosure where he paced back and forth and could not climb a tree or do anything really but sit there, pace the small enclosure and put up with people gawking at him and small children shrieking. He is no doubt dead now. What a horrible loss. I will never forget it. He couldn’t even be left alone to live the life he was meant to live. Zoos use the same marketing that circuses use—that they are all about education and “conservation.” No, they are not. Circuses brutalize animals to get them to perform demeaning tricks as some perverted notion of entertainment. Animals suffer agonizing lives at the hands of horrible people who lie to the public so that they can profit. My favorite of their viciously stupid lies is the “elephant/human bond” idea. Right. Shock, chain and beat them from the time they are babies

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Well done I watched Novato’s Mayor Pat Eklund stand up to the bullies at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Now she has the onerous job of herding the headstrong cats on her own City Council whose political ambitions are getting in the way of common sense and the best interests of the people of Novato. Pat Eklund is what a public official ought to be. Alex Easton-Brown

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In an exquisitely West Marin response to an Austin, Texas bookstore that offers a 10 percent discount to shoppers who openly carry guns in their store, Point Reyes Books in Point Reyes Station will give a 10 percent discount to mothers who nurse in public. Kate Levinson, co-owner of Point Reyes Books along with her husband Steve Costa, says that they decided to counter the open-carry laws in Texas because they “wanted to support something controversial that we believe in.” Costa adds, “We were looking for something that would be the total opposite end of the spectrum.” The posting has been up for about a week, and so far no nursing mothers have appeared. Costa is so pumped up by the idea that he might even offer an even larger discount to their first nursing mother. —Ellen Shehadeh

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1 When Mormon explorers in Southern California first noticed this tree, they named it after a biblical figure pointing his way to the promised land. What name was given?

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2 Give the two-word brand name of the first successful personal watercraft, developed in the early 1970s by the Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

3 This poisonous starch from the root of the manioc or cassava plant is used in laundering clothes, as a glue, and even in explosives, but is most commonly eaten by humans as a dessert (as long as it’s prepared properly). What is it?

4 Complete the titles of these popular TV shows, each containing a person’s name: a. Everybody Loves _______ b. Ugly _____ c. _______ in the Middle 5 What kind of roadway construction, considered the greatest advance since Roman times, was pioneered around 1820 by Scottish road engineer John Loudon McAdam? 6 The world’s most ferocious freshwater fish will attack any creature, regardless of size. Name this Amazonian carnivore. 7 Known as the “oldest trophy in international sport,” the America’s Cup yacht

races date back to the 1850s, and only three countries besides the Unites States have ever won. What are they?

8 It was Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1946 who popularized what twoword phrase to describe the Soviet Union’s repressive domination of eastern European countries? 9 The city of Buffalo, New York, is located on which two bodies of water? 10 This European country prides itself on producing 300 to 500 different kinds

of bread, the largest variety of any country, and their citizens are among the world’s biggest consumers of bread per capita. BONUS QUESTION: In the early 1900s, why were so few female teachers married?

“No one should face breast cancer alone” is a guiding principle of To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit based in Kentfield. This volunteer-based organization recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 16 Bay Area agencies, five in Marin, that provide services to underserved populations with breast health issues. The group began in 1996, when several Marin breast cancer survivors held a small fundraiser, which evolved into a large annual gala. Over the past 20 years, the foundation has granted more than $4.5 million dollars and assisted 20,000 individuals. “We are making a difference in the day-today care of those living with the challenges of breast cancer,” said Jane Pallas, board president. Thank you to the heroes at To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation for their lifesaving work.

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Martin & Harris Appliances, in San Rafael, is in hot water with a customer. Cheri wanted to support a local business and purchased a refrigerator and oven from the store. Though she informed the salesperson that there were approximately 40 steps down to her San Anselmo home, when the delivery man arrived, he complained about the trek. He continued to voice his dissatisfaction while he installed the new appliances. Then, he refused to remove her old fridge, which was part of the service. As of our last update from Cheri, the appliance has remained in the same spot that he left it, outside on her deck, for almost a month. Adding to her frustration, the deliveryman has “no showed” for several scheduled appointments to remove it.—Nikki Silverstein

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Upfront The bill H.R. 1737 was a reaction to the CFPB’s 2013 instructions to auto dealers to limit, or eliminate, salespersons’ discretion in interest-rate markups for would-be buyers.

Bad to the loan Local congressmen grapple with consumer-protection politics By Tom Gogola

here was a fiery hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on April 5. If you saw the highlight reel, it featured Sen. Elizabeth Warren scolding a former (and now disgruntled) staffer she hired at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency she spearheaded and which is now under intense scrutiny by congressional Republicans intent on reining in its regulatory overreach— or ending it outright. So why did two local Democrats recently vote in favor of an anti-CFPB bill foisted by the GOP House majority?

Just before Thanksgiving last year, U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, voted with the majority to nullify new anti-discrimination guidance from the CFPB, which was directed at auto dealerships and the loans they offer to consumers. The bill supported by Huffman and Thompson, H.R. 1737, was a reaction to the CFPB’s 2013 instructions to auto dealers to limit, or eliminate, salespersons’ discretion in interestrate markups for would-be buyers, as a way to combat racial bias from seeping into negotiations on the sales floor. Loan markups based on race are outlawed under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

A bipartisan majority supported the GOP-led pushback to the CFPB guidance in the form of H.R. 1737; a companion bill in the Senate, S. 2663, has been assigned to that same committee where Republicans spent the day disparaging CFPB on April 5. The vote on H.R. 1737 came amid furious backlash to the CFPB from the conservative American Action Network, which likened the agency to the Soviet Union in a TV ad buy that came just weeks before the auto-loan vote last November. The commercial depicted the CFPB as a rogue, Kremlin-esque agency acting without oversight and came complete with comparisons of Elizabeth Warren to Joseph Stalin.

Talk about “overreach.” Several issues that the consumer agency has taken on have come to a head in recent months—proposed federal regulations for payday lenders notable among them—but the auto-loan debate heated up just as the CFPB was hashing out a $22 million anti-discrimination consent decree with the Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) in February. The agency reached that agreement with the assistance and leverage of the U.S. Department of Justice—and the TMCC agreed, as part of the deal, to modify its policies around interestrate markups. “CFPB is committed to creating a fair auto-finance marketplace for all consumers,” says CFPB spokesman Sam Gilford, “and has continued to work to ensure that lenders comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.” The House bill to reject and redo the CFPB rule on auto-loan markups was strongly supported by the National Automobile Dealers Association, a leading auto-industry lobby. The association has contributed $45,500 to Mike Thompson’s campaigns for Congress since 1999, according to records at the Center for Responsive Politics’ online database, OpenSecrets. Thompson has accepted an additional $8,500 from other auto-industry interests since 1999. For his part, Huffman has accepted $12,500 from the association in his congressional races, according to OpenSecrets. In their vote against the CFPB guidance on auto loans, the local representatives were joined by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee, and more than 80 other House Democrats. The California Democratic delegation was split, 17 in favor and 20 opposed to the House bill. “The congressman is a strong supporter of the CFPB,” says Thompson spokesperson Megan Rabbitt via email, adding that Thompson’s vote on 1737 was taken to “make the process by which the CFPB regulates auto lending more transparent by requiring a public notice and comment period before issuing guidance. The congressman believes that the CFPB can and should issue guidance to address discrimination in auto lending, but that the process for doing so should be open and transparent.” The pushback to the CFPB’s autoloan guidance comes as the agency has already aggressively pursued settlements in favor of consumers. The February consent decree with

some of those people—I felt like I had to listen to that side of the argument.” Huffman also highlighted that H.R. 1737 did have support from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. On the other hand, minority-group opposition to the bill included the NAACP and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers. Huffman added that he didn’t want to support a bill sponsored by an opposition party set on undermining or destroying the CFPB, but said that H.R. 1737 was an exception and “is not the thread that undoes the whole fabric.” “I’m a big fan of the CFPB,” Huffman says, “and start with a position of strong support for their mission.” The bill he signed, he says, “did not say that we don’t have a problem with potential discrimination or that this agency should not get involved with it.” He says the point of the bill was to get the CFPB to utilize better data “that was more inclusive of other input.” Thompson’s relationship with the auto industry goes deeper than Huffman’s. His 5th Congressional District includes the Port of Benicia in Solano County—entry point for all Toyotas that are sent off to dealers in Northern California. Thompson’s office did not respond to the greater part of a set of emailed questions sent to his office, including whether his yes vote on 1737 was influenced by local issues—such as jobs at the port—back in the district. Nor did his office respond to a question about the CFPB’s proposed federal rules on payday lenders—or the GOPled, Wasserman Schultz–supported effort to delay them. Huffman says that he continues to be a strong supporter of the CFPB— and of payday-lender reform—and that his vote on H.R. 1737 was the only time he’s voted against a CFPB rule. “You don’t need this rule to crack down on auto discrimination,” Huffman says, as he described it as “a supplement” to private actions that can be undertaken by plaintiffs’ lawyers or by action taken by other federal agencies. Rossman notes that recent changes in class-action certification rules implemented by the Supreme Court, “and the fact that most states no longer include race data on their driver’s licenses, would have made our cases from the earlier 2000s or any applicable private right of action under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act much more difficult to pursue. We believe that there should be strong enforcement of the anti-discrimination provisions of the ECOA. There also should be greater access to information regarding the race of individuals who receive auto loans.”Y

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TMCC is the tip of the CFPB iceberg on the auto-loan issue, as the agency has in a few short years leveraged some $200 million in fines against the autofinancing divisions of Toyota, Honda, Ally (formerly GMAC) and other companies, Gilford says. But here’s the thing: TMCC already reached a multimillion-dollar settlement on auto-loan discrimination in a federal class-action lawsuit that predated the advent of the CFPB. The suit, Baltimore v. TMCC, was settled in 2006 and turned on claims of racial discrimination in auto-loan markups offered by the Japanese auto giant at its dealerships. The class-action suit worked its way through the courts for about five years before a settlement of between $159 and $174 million was reached that affected thousands of African-American and Hispanic customers, according to online information posted by Lieff Cabraser, a plaintiffs’ firm that was involved in the suit. In the 2006 settlement agreement, TMCC admitted no liability or wrongdoing as it agreed to implement “markup caps” on interest rates offered to consumers by dealers. Toyota was not accused of active discrimination against potential buyers, only that its policies and practices could—and did— lead to discrimination. But there was a catch, says Stuart Rossman, director of litigation for the National Consumer Law Center, which brought the suit: The settlement agreement had a three-year sunset provision. “Therefore, around 2010—three years after the effective date of the settlement—TMCC’s obligation to maintain its markup caps expired,” Rossman says via email. “Apparently they reverted to prior practice.” In an interview, Huffman downplayed the $12,500 in campaign contributions the auto dealership lobby sent his way and said that there were good reasons to go along with the GOP bill, which he said was mischaracterized by opponents, not to mention reporters. His 2nd Congressional District includes strings of auto dealerships along Highway 101 in Marin and Sonoma counties, and Huffman says that he heard from the car dealers, even as he expressed surprise at the contributions they sent his way. “Nobody is saying, turn a blind eye to auto-loan discrimination,” Huffman says. “I was hearing from car dealers in my district. But put aside the prevailing paradigm where people say it’s about campaign donations, I’m just trying to do the right thing. I heard from them that it could drive up the cost of car loans and make them less accessible to

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Quirky North Bay adventures to satisfy your inner resident tourist By Flora Tsapovsky

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The North Bay is full of under-the-radar places of beauty that require some adventuring to reach; Sausalito’s Point Bonita Lighthouse is one of them.

all it “post-travel optimism:” You come back from a successful trip abroad, and vow to make your everyday routine every bit as exciting as the vacation that just ended. You make a promise to yourself to explore, step out of the comfort zone and be a curious tourist in your own town—on a daily basis. And then life happens, and it’s all back to normal. the county; half an avocado sliced with medical precision and served on a thick slab of crispy homemade bread, drizzled with garlic oil and spicy salt. Add a squirt of lemon, and California bliss is guaranteed.

Eat amazing avocado toast in a parking lot

Druids Hall, Olema’s historic structure (built in 1885), is the stuff local tourism is made of. Hidden behind a leafy trail, its white facade and impressive architecture have otherworldly appeal, and the recent takeover and renovation by the owners of the neighboring Sir and Star restaurant only benefited the landmark. Druids Hall is now a hotel, but no need to stay here to feel special. Sneak in and pose on the terrace—that’s adventurous enough.

Lonely Planet guides to trips abroad often send you to nondescript locations, promising mind-blowing local fare. Here’s a similar scenario: Go to the busy Safeway parking lot in Mill Valley and look for Juice Girl, a tiny juice shop abundant with smiling, catalogue-worthy families. When there, request the $4.50 avocado square, and you’ll be served what is arguably the best avocado toast in

Juice Girl, 45 Camino Alto Ave., Mill Valley; 415/322-6160; juicegirlmv.com.

Take a peek at a mystery hotel

Druids Hall, 9870 Shoreline Highway One, Olema; 415/663-1034; olemadruidshall.com.

Attend a fancy pop-up dinner

Lucky Mojo is a trip in every possible way. Tucked away in a magical grove, this store is a pocket of quirk and oddity in the middle of an otherwise sleepy town, filled to the brim with objects of magic, spirituality and hoodoo. The shop— packed with talismans and sexually explicit candles and potions, among other things—is transformative; you lose all sense of time and space while familiarizing yourself with the goods. The garden around Lucky Mojo, complete with a fortune teller’s hut, is worth a stroll. Most importantly, leave with a souvenir, as tourists do.

The joy of the pop-up is not limited to visits to exciting European capitals. Right here at home, Sonoma’s Hand Made Events is the creation of Garrett Sathre and Nicole Benjamin-Sathre, a stylish couple who specialize in cool pop-up dinners in unlikely spots in cities across the country. Their San Francisco and Sonoma events sell out long in advance and include lifestyle connoisseurs dressed in all white, dinner under the stars and other gimmicks designed to make for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are still available for the next Wine Country pop-up on Saturday, June 18, and include “early location reveal.”

Lucky Mojo, 6632 Covey Rd., Forestville; 707/887-1521; luckymojo.com.

Hand Made Events, 307 Mountain Ave., Sonoma; handmade-events.com.

Hand Made Events

Being a resident tourist doesn’t mean every adventure has to be grand and magnificent. An outing could take the form of a tiny detour on the way home from work, a whimsical day trip around the corner, or a photo snapped in your own neighborhood. Hidden spots and unlikely destinations are all around us—you just have to take a closer look, and do the following things as soon as possible.

Expose yourself to magic

Hand Made Events offers cool pop-up dinners in spots across the country.

big enough for a lengthy stroll, and feels unlike anything else in Marin County.

Everyone loves hiking Mount Tamalpais, but have you ever been to the Nature Friends Tourist Club, settled in a Bavarian lodge on its slope? The adventure starts with a hike and ends with an ornamental alpine lodge, home of the Viennaoriginated club. Although members only, the nature-appreciation club does sell beer to visitors, and its website announces annual festivals and events, which make the location feel even more European. The biggest of them, Maifest, is coming up on May 15—German food, traditional costumes and cheery dancing await.

San Francisco Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Rd., San Anselmo; 415/451-2800; sfts.edu. »10

Nature Friends Tourist Club

Drink beer in Bavaria

The members-only Nature Friends Tourist Club in Mill Valley invites visitors to annual festivals like next month’s Maifest.

Nature Friends Tourist Club, 30 Ridge Ave., Mill Valley; 415/388-9987; touristclubsf.org.

Dive into history

Juice Girl

When traveling, monumental buildings and grand spaces play an important role in atmospheric build-up. The San Francisco Theological Seminary serves this purpose very well, surrounding the visitor with historic, spiritual atmosphere. Located on a hill overlooking Mount Tamalpais, the Presbyterian facility looks like it’s been cut out of a children’s book, in the best possible way. The seminary consists of numerous Victorian buildings, gardens and a castle, all built in 1892. The 14-acre property is

Mill Valley’s Juice Girl has you covered when you’re craving avocado on toast.

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Lucky Mojo, a store full of objects of magic, is tucked away in a grove of trees.

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Admire the views of wine country while aboard a Sterling Vineyards tram.

Place oddities «9 Document a creepy roadside attraction The best thing about traveling is often the lack of context: The building you’re marveling at might be an important landmark, or a totally meaningless structure— you never know. Enjoy a similar feeling at this weird Highway 116 sight. The abandoned building, carrying signs signifying that it used to host Guayaki Yerba Mate and Kalani Organic Coffee, is now a crumbling labyrinth of sealed doors and windows, decorated brightly in chalk and paint and projecting a somewhat creepy anarchist vibe reminiscent of Copenhagen’s commune of Freetown Christiania. Is it a squat? A local Clarion Alley? One thing is certain: It’s available for wild and fun photo sessions.

Take a tram to a winery Winetasting is a pretty standard affair in wine country. But a ride up a mountain, on a tram that leads to the winery? Now, that’s a weekend upgrade. For $30, Sterling Vineyards

and it hosts one of the world’s largest collections of wild-collected Asian plants, from Chinese roses to Japanese Stewartia trees. Picturesque and serene, the garden is great for soul-searching, pondering and other activities that we often save for solo trips.

Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Ln., Calistoga; sterlingvineyards.com.

Quarryhill Botanical Garden, 12841 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen; 707/996-3166; quarryhillbg.org.

Find yourself in Agua Caliente The ride on Highway 12 towards Sonoma is classic California—luxury homes, rolling hills, wineries and restaurants aplenty. Suddenly, the view changes dramatically and you find yourself in Mexico. Welcome to Agua Caliente, a strange little town, population 4,500, half of which is Latino. Signs in Spanish, storefronts displaying quinceañera dresses, taco joints and a general sense of another country are all around—no plane ticket needed. Agua Caliente, Highway 12.

Disconnect at the botanical gardens Botanical gardens are oftentimes urban oases ideal for disconnecting from the surrounding city. Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen is the perfect spot,

Pose with a lighthouse There’s something about lighthouses that instantly screams vacation. Unlike the Point Reyes Lighthouse, Sausalito’s Point Bonita Lighthouse is less famous, less toured and therefore, way more romantic and charming. The third lighthouse ever built on the West Coast is accessible by a dramatic tunnel followed by a bridge over a rock—both highly Instagrammable. Once at the lighthouse, visitors enjoy familiar California views of endless blue water. But it’s the journey to this point that matters.

Buy salmon from a stranger What could be more touristy than trusting street food? In Jenner, this becomes especially tempting thanks to the Salmon Man, a local staple named Greg Brummett, who smokes his own salmon and makes excellent fish jerky. On weekends, Brummett can be found on Highway 1 between Jenner and Bodega Bay, selling his salty snack out of a colorful minivan. Every package of jerky is accompanied by lively stories and a dose of Brummett’s personality, making this a local must-stop. Salmon Man, Highway 1 between Jenner and Bodega Bay.Y

Quarryhill Botanical Garden

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offers exactly that, and then some: A thrilling ride on a tram while you rub elbows with real tourists, enjoy killer views of the valley and a tour of the whole place, glass of wine in hand. Not your average wine experience, and the tram alone is pure experience gold.

Point Bonita Lighthouse, Fort Barry, Building 948, Sausalito; nps.gov.

Quarryhill Botanical Garden beckons soul-searching adventurers.

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San Rafael’s Pint Size Lounge showcases special brews, and offers classes to beer lovers.

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Big draw Pint Size Lounge: Not so little when it comes to beer By Tanya Henry

t first glance, Pint Size Lounge on Fourth Street in San Rafael looks like a typical dive bar that serves Bloody Marys to its regulars by midday. But that observation couldn’t be further from the truth. For starters, this neighborhood favorite doesn’t even serve spirits; instead, as its clever play-on words-name suggests, it’s all about the beer. “I want to give our community the best beer selection possible,” explains owner Adam Violante, who took over the space in the mid-’90s when it was Copa Cafe. “It was kind of like the tree fort we all hung out at in high school.” Violante’s goal was to transform the café into something akin to San Francisco’s Toronado. Pint Size has an impressive selection of beers (around 16) on tap that range from stouts and IPAs to porters, lagers and more. Violante’s carefully curated offerings include highly rated brews from as far as Michigan, and as close as Berkeley. Bottled selections from Belgium and Ireland are also available. Violante has introduced a Tap Takeover program, where specific brews are showcased for consecutive nights. A recent Stouts & Doughnuts special featured nearby Johnny Doughnuts (holes) paired

with a choice of three different stouts, and a Beer 101 class will be offered on April 17. I should mention that if beer isn’t your thing, there is wine, too. The attitude-free bartenders are welcoming and happy to offer up tastes of tap selections. With its dark interior, five flat-screen TVs, haunting artwork from local artist Miguel Farias and a handful of tables, the place has an organic, authentic feel that defies categorization. And last, but not least, the bar’s jukebox is a big draw—and unsuspecting customers’ musical picks regularly get hijacked by pranksters with an app that allows them to move their songs to the front of the queue. If you’re looking for a handcrafted, ingredient-driven cocktail prepared with a specialty vodka and created by a mixologist with an apple cider shrub and muddled herbs, this place isn’t for you. But if you want to discover new craft beers served by friendly bartenders, and don’t mind if your song selection never comes on the jukebox—hey, you might discover some new music too!—then Pint Size is the neighborhood dive for you.Y Pint Size Lounge, 1615 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/457-2673.

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Batman and Superman face off in Zack Snyder’s 150-minute comic-book extravaganza ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.’

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Good v evil Andrew Farago on ‘Batman v Superman’ By David Templeton

“I

’m always wiped out after watching a Zack Snyder movie,” says Andrew Farago, raising his voice slightly to be heard above the booming end-credit music of Zack Snyder’s 150-minute comic-book extravaganza Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. As roughly 10,000 names scroll up the screen, we duck out early, having confirmed that there is no post-film surprise scene waiting at the end of the credits. “That’s a Marvel thing,” Farago says. “Superman and Batman are all DC.” Slightly exhausted from the dramatic sensory onslaught of the film—in which Batman does, indeed, take on Superman—we head down the escalator at San Francisco’s Metreon shopping complex, desperately in need of coffee. “I was surprised by that ending,” Farago confesses. “I have colleagues who saw the movie at a preview, and they did a really good job of keeping from spoiling any surprises.” As shall we, so fear not. No spoilers shall be revealed herein—only a few very strong opinions. Farago, a lifelong comic-book fan, is the curator of San Francisco’s

Cartoon Art Museum, which formerly occupied a storefront space not far from the Metreon. In talks to acquire a new permanent home for the museum’s massive collection of cartoon and comic book art, the museum is currently closed to the public, but is sponsoring a number of workshops and talks at various San Francisco locations until a new home is found. “I didn’t much like Man of Steel, the previous Superman movie from Zack Snyder,” Farago says, sitting down to a latté. “I was not thrilled that they broke the Superman-neverkills rule, so I was not expecting much from Dawn of Justice, and I pretty much got exactly what I expected. It’s not bad, but it’s not very much fun.” Farago says that he grew up on the Super Friends animated television show, in which the essential goodness of the Justice League was never challenged. In Man of Steel, Superman (Henry Cavill) was given a twisted psyche and a heavy set of sins to carry, and in the new film, Batman (Ben Affleck)—always a bit on the dark and twisted side—is similarly afflicted with serious rage issues.

“I usually like Batman,” I tell Farago. “But in this movie, with his almost psychotic obsession with killing Superman, I thought he was just kind of a dick.” Farago considers this observation carefully before responding. “Actually, I think I can sympathize with Batman’s position,” he finally says. “Seeing how much destruction and death was caused by Superman battling General Zod in Man of Steel, I would have taken Batman’s side just based on that first movie. This guy comes from the sky and brings all of this devastation in his wake. It’s interesting that you thought he was so out of line, because I sympathized with him a lot more than I thought I would. “It goes back to why I disliked Man of Steel so much,” he adds. “At the end of that movie, when Superman shows that he’s willing to kill, I was actually afraid of Superman. He seemed capable of anything. And we’re not supposed to be afraid of Superman.” “So,” I ask, “Batman deciding that he needs to try and beat Superman to death … ” “That made a certain kind of

logical sense,” Farago says with a nod. He agrees that Batman’s view of Superman might have shifted early enough to avoid the promised third act bat-on-alien death match, if they had just been able to sit down together over a beer and talk it out. But there is a hallowed tradition in comic books, when Super friends become Super enemies. “It’s a classic comic book question,” Farago says. “How do you get two good guys to come into conflict? Going back to the very first time that kind of story happened in a comic book, it usually is just an understanding. Or it’s someone manipulating them, or it’s a case of mistaken identity. It’s not always completely believable. But it doesn’t really have to be.” Farago acknowledges that while some comic fans prefer the darker, broodier superheroes that have come along over the last decade or so, he prefers the lighter, more optimistic variety. “In the Christopher Reeve movies,” he reminds me, “Superman saved cats out of trees. He took the time to connect with the people in his community. He was friendly. I miss that. “I wish these new movies captured more of what I consider to be essential to the Superman mythology,” he continues. “Superman is someone who sees the best in people. He wants humanity to be the best it can be, and he believes in that possibility.” “So, what else do you miss,” I ask, “when comparing the Superman and Batman stories of 30 years ago with the ones we get today?” “Well,” Farago says with a laugh, “I miss the fun. There is not a lot of fun in these last two Superman movies. They are pretty serious and joyless. With the exception of those moments when Wonder Woman shows up, I guess. She was pretty fun. Everything lightened up a bit when she appeared.” “So are you looking forward to next year’s stand-alone Wonder Woman movie?” “I kind of am,” Farago says. “I think maybe we’ll get some of the optimism and positivity from Wonder Woman that we aren’t getting anymore from Superman. Maybe she’ll have some of the faith in humanity that he used to have. I hope so, because I think that’s the best thing about comic books.” “A belief in humanity?” “Yes,” Farago says. “Exactly, a belief that we can be better than we are, not just meaner and more violent. I think that really is an essential piece of the comic book experience.”Y

THEATER

Layover love ‘Boeing Boeing’ a 1960s romantic balancing act By Charles Brousse

ear in and year out, the English-language adaptation of Marc Camoletti’s 1960s bedroom farce, Boeing Boeing—on view through May 1 at Ross Valley Players’ (RVP) Barn Theatre—is among the standard program choices at this country’s community theaters. The local run provides an enticing opportunity to see what lies behind its apparent popularity. I say “apparent” because the allure for American theater programmers may be based on the play’s racy theme and international success. The original French version set a Paris record by running for 19 years, and its English language counterpart filled a London West End theater for seven. Beyond those global centers and in various translations, Boeing Boeing is acknowledged to be among the most

widely produced plays in recent history. The U.S. experience, however, has been quite different. While I don’t have statistics about ticket sales at the community theater level, the professional ledger isn’t exactly encouraging. New York’s original 1965 run lasted only 23 performances. A 2008 revival won several Tony Awards, but still closed after 229 performances—very brief by Broadway standards and certainly not enough to repay investors. Meanwhile, the large regional nonprofit companies (probably because they consider the piece too “commercial”), have largely ignored it. What does all of this have to do with RVP’s current production? It means that Camoletti’s hit play may not be the surefire ringer that programmers imagined. I think a big part of

the problem lies in theatergoers’ ambivalent attitude about its content. Boeing Boeing is a traditional French sex farce in the style that made Georges Feydeau so popular a century ago. Bernard (a well-off, middle-aged American businessman living in Paris in the Beverly Cross/Francis Evans English translation) thinks he has found the perfect arrangement to satisfy his desire for diversity and what must be an exceptionally powerful libidinal appetite. By scrupulously charting departures and arrivals of major airlines, he has been able to con three attractive, but obviously naive stewardesses (Gabriella, the earthy Italian; Gretchen, a German romantic; and Gloria, the practical American) into thinking each is his fiancé and therefore available for whatever sexual pleasure he may require. Reinforced by a stream of lies and phony promises—

NOW PLAYING: Boeing Boeing runs through May 1 at the Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, Ross; 415/456-9555; rossvalleyplayers.com.

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In RVP’s ‘Boeing Boeing,’ an American architect living in Paris balances a complicated love life.

and with the invaluable assistance of his world-weary French housekeeper Berthe—everything has proceeded without a hitch until ... Not wanting to be a spoiler, I’ll stop here. Let’s just say that, as in all classic bedroom farces, there will come a reckoning, but—miraculously—no one will be hurt, justice will have been done, life will go on and folks can exit the theater feeling pleasantly entertained. This is where the uncomfortable American ambivalence comes in. Whether it’s our Calvinistic background or something else, unlike the more hedonistic French, we don’t view sex in playful terms. Everything is NOT permitted in love and war. Even though the rule is violated all the time, it’s NOT OK to lie and cheat to obtain sexual favors. Laughs aside, Bernard is a scumbag predator and these gullible women are his victims. So, how do you get around this line of thinking? It’s difficult to say. Having a stronger production, one that emphasizes its French origin, might help to promote the amoral attitude toward sex that is necessary to appreciate bedroom farce. In RVP’s case, only Alison Whismore’s Berthe truly captures its European flavor. Jayme Catalano has some nice moments as an overthe-top, Walkure-like Gretchen. Robyn Grahn (Gabriella) and Jessica Lea Risco (Gloria) contribute solid performances, but neither provides the needed sparkle. Mark Vashro gives a good account of himself as Robert, Bernard’s ingenuous friend from Milwaukee, who eventually aspires to replace the “Master.” As for Bernard himself, I have the sense that Sean Garahan is trying a bit too hard to give the impression that he is in control of the situation, no matter how dire it becomes. After a while, his persistent lack of concern and exaggerated self-confidence wears thin. Director Christian Haines’ emphasis on broad physical comedy produces some laughs, but also obscures the production’s European inheritance, which requires stylistic delicacy to succeed. These problems aren’t entirely RVP’s fault. I don’t remember ever hearing anybody say that transferring French bedroom farce to American soil would be easy.Y

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The film ‘SOLD,’ directed by Academy-Award winner Jeffrey D. Brown, explores the tragic reality of human trafficking in India.

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Shining light ‘SOLD’ director Jeffrey D. Brown finds hope in a dark world By Mal Karman

hen Academy Awardwinning Mill Valley co-writer-director Jeffrey D. Brown says that making the film SOLD in India changed his life, he doesn’t mean because of the leeches that sucked his blood or the near-death illness that leveled him while shooting. He’s talking about the 2,000 kids he met there who were trafficked as sex workers as young as age 9. “One girl had just been rescued in a raid on a Calcutta brothel half an hour before I got to the safe house,” says Brown, whose human trafficking film—based on the bestselling novel by Patricia McCormick—opens on Friday, April 15 at the Rafael. “She had been made to service 10 to 20 men a night. And when you see this kind of fear in a human, it’s like looking at an animal with its back against a wall.” Most of those children, however, never get out of those places. “It’s essentially a death sentence,” Brown,

59, says. “They are there, maybe five years, and then they get AIDS or they are killed. [For those] who are rescued, someone has to be with them for three months because they are in such a state of fear they will try to kill themselves.” Brown says that young girls are in demand because virgins fetch a higher price. “Traffickers tell their customers if you have a virgin you’ll have a longer life. So they stitch them up 10 times to fake virginity. “A lot of them are what they call ‘in the life,’ meaning they’ve been brainwashed and they’re in love with their abuser,” Brown continues. “They believe their pimps actually love them … Even if they escape or are rescued, there is the stigma of being trafficked and their families (who have sold them for $50 or $100) won’t take them back. They are alone.” So how have visits to numerous brothels half a world away and interacting with such gut-wrenching

life stories changed a Marin filmmaker’s life? “Going into this kind of darkness showed me a lot of light,” Brown says. “Once these children have been rehabilitated, they will risk their lives to save others. These kids have kind of died, but have made it back and they become liberators of others.” When Brown, who suffered from dysentery while shooting, read McCormick’s book, he felt a calling. “I grew up in Uganda and my stepfather is Bengali, so I saw India firsthand when I was 10,” he says. “It is a place of extremes. You can smell jasmine flowers and open human feces at the same time. You’re bombarded with incredible wealth and incredible poverty. It confronts every belief system you’ve ever had and blows it up so you end up knowing nothing. “A woman comes out of a cardboard box with three kids, dressed in all these colors and she’s happy and proud, and then in Marin

people are living in these amazing houses and they are all stressed out.” According to Ruchira Gupta, an Indian sex trafficking abolitionist who won the Clinton Global Citizen Award and the Abolitionist Award from the U.K.’s House of Lords, one million new girls a year are forced into sex slavery in India alone, with a total of 6.4 million between the ages of 9 and 18. The average age is 13. Brown knows of 50 safe houses, each with 200 to 500 kids, who are often there for two or three years because there is nowhere else to put them. He’s partnering with numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that offer vocational training; among them are Project Udaan and Nest. There is a role for the arts in the effort to end human trafficking, Brown says. The loquacious director, an Oscar winner in 1986 for Best Live Action Short, showed the trailer from SOLD to a United Nations commission on issues facing women. Activists from all over world saw it. “There was excitement that the film was going to be available to them,” Brown says. “It was like we were giving a weapon to a mobilized army.” Brown pursued the film project for nine years, trying to get as many women involved as he could. He sent it to 12 female directors, none of whom responded, though he did persuade Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson to attach her name to it and serve as an executive producer. International humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine of San Francisco, whose gallery decorates the plaza in Sonoma, visited the set and worked with Gillian Anderson for her role of a photographer trying to gather visual evidence. The hope is that SOLD will inspire a global movement to address domestic and international human trafficking. “The courage I saw from these children, their resilience, their kindness and the compassion of those who have managed to come out of those prison brothels, taught me to continue doing what my heart calls me to do,” Brown says. “Allowing the fear, but making your life what you want it to be in spite of it.”Y ‘SOLD’ opens on Friday, April 15 at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Director Jeffrey D. Brown appears in person for the Sunday, April 17 showing at 4:30pm.

By Matthew Stafford

Friday April 15 - Thursday April 21 Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (1:30) Documentary tribute focuses on the exceptional life and extraordinary times of the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of The Color Purple. BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez (1:30) Documentary celebrates the life and work of the 80-year-old poet, playwright, activist and guiding light of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s. Barbershop: The Next Cut (1:52) Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and the rest of the gang are back and trying to save the shop from (presumably) greedy landlords, politicians and tech millionaires. Batman v Superman (2:31) The Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel go mano-a-mano, much to the confusion of everyone; Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill star. Born to Be Blue (1:38) Ethan Hawke as trumpeter-crooner Chet Baker, cool jazz icon and struggling heroin addict. The Boss (1:39) Industrialist-turned-jailbird Melissa McCarthy is out of the slammer, eager to rehabilitate her image despite old enemies Peter Dinklage and Kathy Bates. City of Gold (1:31) Tasty documentary about Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold and his love affair with L.A.’s multi-ethnic cuisine. Criminal (2:13) Kevin Costner stars as a violent convict who’s implanted with the skills of a dead CIA agent and turned into a super-lethal antiterrorist machine. Dazed and Confused (1:43) Richard Linklater’s cult comedy joins a raucous group of teenagers on the last day of school in that mid-’70s Arden of beer blasts, pot parties and smartphone-free sex. Deadpool (1:45) Adults-only Marvel Comics comedy adventure about a sardonic mercenary with super powers and a taste for vengeance; Ryan Reynolds stars. Demolition (1:41) The overemotional complaint letters of investment banker Jake Gyllenhaal spark the interest of customer service rep Naomi Watts; love beckons. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2:00) Tris and Four leap out of the frying pan as they break out of the walled city of Chicago in a mistaken bid for freedom. Everybody Wants Some!! (1:57) Richard Linklater returns to his Dazed and Confused roots with a raucous teen comedy about a sex-crazed, disco-happy Carter-era softball team. Eye in the Sky (1:42) Hard-hitting drama about the moral implications of drone warfare stars Helen Mirren as an anti-terrorist Army colonel in dangerous Kenya. 45 Years (1:35) Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling star in a powerful examination of a 45year marriage on the edge of dissolution. Hail, Caesar! (1:45) Coen brothers comedy about a busy day in the life of Eddie Mannix, shady 1950s Hollywood studio fixer extraordinaire; Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson and George Cooney star. Hardcore Henry (1:35) Nonstop sci-fi thriller with you, the viewer, as the clueless protagonist in a darkling Moscow rife with sex and violence. Hello, My Name Is Doris (1:30) Romantic dramedy stars Sally Field as a quirky office drone obsessed with a new workmate half her age (Max Greenfield). The Huntsman: Winter’s War (1:54) The fabled woodsman is back, taking on two evil sisters out to conquer the Enchanted Forest; Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth star. I Saw the Light (2:03) Biopic chronicles the short life and meteoric career of country music legend Hank Williams; Tom Hiddleston stars.

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. King Lear (2:30) Acclaimed 1998 BBC production stars Ian Holm as Shakespeare’s conflicted, fallible, tragic monarch. Kung Fu Panda 3 (1:35) Po the panda meets his long-lost father and takes on an evil villain to boot; Jack Black, Jackie Chan and Dustin Hoffman vocalize. The Lady in the Van (1:44) True tale of the quirky relationship between playwright Alan Bennett and an eccentric who lived in his driveway for 15 years; Maggie Smith stars. Marguerite (2:07) Sumptuous French dramedy about a 1920s Parisian hostess and wannabe opera singer whose terrible voice enchants the Dadaists of the Left Bank. The Metropolitan Opera: Roberto Devereux (3:50) Diva Sondra Radvanosky stars as a Queen Elizabeth torn between love and duty in Donizetti’s bel canto tragedy. Midnight Special (1:55) Moody, genre-hopping fantasy thriller about a father and son who go on the lam when they realize the kid has mysterious powers. Miles Ahead (1:40) Eccentric biopic about the later life of Miles Davis stars Don Cheadle as the jazz superstar; Cheadle writes and directs, too. Miracles from Heaven (1:49) A family and a community are inspired after a child with a terminal disease makes a miraculous recovery. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (1:34) Toula and Ian are back and dealing with a sparkless marriage, a teenage daughter and all those wacky relatives; Nia Vardalos and John Corbett star. National Theatre London: As You Like It (3:00) Rosalie Craig stars in Shakespeare’s effervescent comedy about a proper young lady who gets a new lease on life in the unconventional, gender-bending Forest of Arden. Normal Is Over (1:20) Renée Scheltema’s epic documentary roams the globe investigating climate change, species extinction and other pressing issues and offers solutions for healing the planet. Race (2:14) Stephan James stars as Jesse Owens, the African-American track star who took on Hitler’s Aryans at the 1936 Nazi Olympics. Renoir: Revered and Reviled (1:40) Discover the life and work of the influential Impressionist painter through the extensive collection of his work at Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation Gallery. A Sidewalk Astronomer (1:18) Documentary joins philosopher-inventor-Sidewalk Astronomers founder John Dobson as he visits star parties, college campuses and Vermont telescope makers. Sold (1:37) Hard-hitting drama about human trafficking focuses on a young Nepalese villager who’s sold to a brothel under the yoke of debt bondage. Sweet Bean (1:53) Japanese tale of the unlikely friendship that develops between a lonely shop owner and his star baker, an elderly woman with secrets of her own. 10 Cloverfield Lane (1:45) An accident victim finds herself in the underground lair of a survivalist who insists that the outside world is a postapocalyptic wasteland. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (1:51) Tina Fey stars as real-life reporter Kim Barker, who covered Pakistan and Afghanistan in the dangerous years after 9/11. Zootopia (1:48) Disney cartoon about a meltingpot mammalian metropolis where a rookie bunny-rabbit cop teams up with a grifting fox to fight crime.

• Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (NR) Rafael: Sun 7 (director Pratibha Parmar in person) • BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez (NR) Rafael: Sun 4:15 (Marin County Poet Laureate Prartho Sereno in person) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:55, 5:35, 8:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2:10, • Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13) Batman v Superman (PG-13) Born to Be Blue (R) The Boss (R)

City of Gold (R)

• Criminal (R)

• Dazed and Confused (R) Deadpool (R) Demolition (R)

The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13) • Everybody Wants Some!! (R) Eye in the Sky (R)

4:50, 7:30, 10:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:50; Sat-Sun 3, 6:30, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 6:55; 3D showtimes at 3:25, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 7; 3D showtimes at 3:30, 10:20 Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:45, 8:15; Sun 6:45; Mon-Tue 8:15; Wed-Thu 9 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:40, 4, 7, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:40, 4, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 12:20, 1:40, 2:50, 4:05, 5:15, 6:30, 7:45, 8:55, 10:15 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:30; Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:30; Sun 1, 4, 7; Mon-Wed 4, 7 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Tue 9; Sat-Sun 1:45, 9 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55; Sun-Wed 1:15, 4:15, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:55, 7:05, 9:45 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 5 Regency: Fri 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sat 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun-Tue 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20; Wed 11:40, 2:15; Thu 11:25, 2, 4:30 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:25, 9:55; Sat 10:45, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55; Sun 1:55, 4:45, 7:25; Mon-Tue 4:45, 7:25; Wed 4; Thu 4:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05

Regency: Fri-Sat 10:55, 1:40, 4:35, 7:40, 10:20; Sun-Thu 10:55, 1:40, 4:35, 7:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Thu 7:20, 10; Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Sun-Thu 10:45, 1:30, 4:10, 7 45 Years (R) Lark: Fri 4:10; Mon 6:30; Tue 1; Thu 4 Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Lark: Fri 9:10; Mon 1:30; Tue 9 Hardcore Henry (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 7:20, 9:40; Sun-Wed 7:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:05, 5:30, 8, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1:15, 5:50, 10:25 Hello, My Name Is Doris (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 7:10, 9:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 3:35, 8:10 • The Huntsman: Winter’s War (PG-13) Northgate: Thu 7, 9:40 Rowland: Thu 7, 9:50 I Saw the Light (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:15 The Jungle Book (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 12:30, 1, 2:40, 3:10, 3:40, 6:45, 9:25, 3D showtimes at 5:30, 8; Sun-Wed 12, 12:30, 1, 2:40, 3:10, 3:40, 6:45, 3D showtimes at 5:30, 8 Northgate: daily 11, 12:40, 1:35, 4:20, 6, 7, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:30, 9:15, 9:45; Sat 12, 1 2:30, 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:30, 9:15, 9:45; Sun 12, 1 2:30, 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:30; Mon-Wed 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1:30, 6:50; 3D showtimes at 10:50, 4:10, 9:30 Lark: Tue 6:15 (free admission!) • King Lear (Not Rated) Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Lark: Fri 11:40; Sat 1:15; Wed 12:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 4:45 The Lady in the Van (PG-13) Lark: Fri 1:50; Sat 3:30; Sun 4:30; Mon 4; Thu 6:15 Marguerite (R) Rafael: Fri 3:30, 6:15, 8:50; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 8:50; Mon-Tue 6:15, 8:50; Wed-Thu 8:15 Lark: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 • The Metropolitan Opera: Roberto Devereux (Not Rated) Sequoia: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Regency: Fri 10:40, 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 10; Sat 4:20, 7:10, 10; Sun 10:40, 4:20, • Midnight Special (PG-13) 7:10; Mon, Tue, Thu 10:40, 1:25, 4:20, 7:10; Wed 10:40, 4:20 Sequoia: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7; Mon-Wed 4:15, 7; Thu 4:15 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:45, 10:15; Sun-Thu 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:45 • Miles Ahead (R) Miracles from Heaven (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:10 My Big Fat Greek Regency: Fri-Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10; Sun-Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Wedding 2 (PG-13) Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45 • National Theatre London: As You Like It (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 • Normal Is Over (Not Rated) Rafael: Thu 7 (writer-director Renée Scheltema in person) Race (PG-13) Lark: Sat 5:30; Sun 7; Wed 3; Thu 1 • Renoir: Revered and Reviled (PG) Regency: Thu 7 A Sidewalk Astronomer (PG) Lark: Fri 7:30 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6; Sat 1:30, 6; Sun 4:30 (director Jeffrey Brown in person at • Sold (PG-13) Sunday show) Sweet Bean (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat 4, 6:30; Sun 1:30; Mon-Thu 6:30 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) Lark: Sat 8:45; Mon 8:40; Tue 3:10; Thu 8:40 Zootopia (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15; Sun-Wed 1, 3:50, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 3D showtime at 9:25; Sat-Sun 1:20, 6:45, 3D showtimes at 4, 9:25 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2, 7:20, 10 Rowland: FriWed 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm. CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

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Sundial Concerts MARIN Alejandro Escovedo Former punk rocker turned emotional storyteller performs. San Francisco singersongwriter Lisa Azzolino opens. Apr 19, 8pm. $35-$40. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200. Joan Osborne Acoustic Duo The multiplatinum singer and songwriter teams with Keith Cotton for two intimate performances. Apr 15, 7 and 9:30pm. $60-$65. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100. Skinny Singers The singers, made of North Bay favorites Tim Bluhm and Jackie Greene, perform an intimate show in the Grate Room. Apr 14, 8pm. $30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

SONOMA Next Level 2016 Creative Sonoma and the North Bay Hootenanny team up for a showcase and conference designed to celebrate the musical talent and exploration occurring in Sonoma County. Apr 15-17. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, nextlevelsonoma.com. Symphony Pops Santa Rosa Symphony is joined by four Broadway and cabaret singers and plays the songs of the King, Elvis Presley. Apr 17, 3pm.

Belrose Theater Second Wednesday of every month, Ragtime jam. Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

$37 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Todd Snider The popular and hard-traveling troubadour performs two nights with support from Rorey Carroll Apr 14-15, 8pm. $30-$45. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316. Fenix Wed, Pro blues jam. Apr 14, the 4-Inch Studs. Apr 15, the Pulsators. Apr 16, James Henry & Hands on Fire. Apr 17, Farzad Arjmand. Apr 19, Greg Johnson’s Jazzy Jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

NAPA Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express The famed B3 and keyboard player brings longtime collaborating vocalist Alex Ligertwood with him for two funky and soulful shows as part of his Back to the Beginning Tour. Apr 16, 7 and 9:30pm. $25. Silo’s, 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833.

HopMonk Novato Apr 13, open mic night with the Sauce Boys. Apr 15, the Cheeseballs. Apr 16, Todd Snider. Sold-out. Apr 20, Synergy with the Happy’s and Hot Start. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Napa Valley College Chorale Chorale will take the NVC stage and sing Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, universally known as the Lord Nelson Mass. The Eloquence String Quartet open. Apr 17, 3pm. $15-$20. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, 707.256.7500.

Lighthouse Bar & Grill Apr 16, Void Where Prohibited. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, 415.381.4400. 19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Apr 14, Lorin Rowan’s deep blue jam. Apr 15, Windshield Cowboys and One Horse Down. Apr 16, Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine with the Grand Nationals. Apr 17, 4pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. Apr 17, 8pm, Anna & Denielle. Apr 19, Barnyard Hammer and Dimed. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Clubs&Venues MARIN 142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series. Apr 14, Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project. Apr 16, Daria and friends sing the Beatles. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Apr 13, Billy Dee & Fiddling Cal. Apr 14, Gail Muldrow Blues Band. Apr 15, Michael Aragon Quartet. Apr 16, Chris Saunders Band. Apr 17, Migrant Pickers and friends. Apr 18, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Apr 20, Barnyard Hammer and friends. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392. Osteria Divino Apr 13, Pedro Rosales Con Quimba. Apr 14, Deborah Winters. Apr 15, Lorca Hart Trio. Apr 16, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet. Apr 17, Joan Getz with Chris Huson. Apr 19, Ken Cook. Apr 20, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355. Panama Hotel Restaurant Apr 13, John Hoy. Apr 14, Wanda Stafford. Apr 19, Swing Fever. Apr 20, Paul VornHagen. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

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Multiplatinum-selling recording artist Joan Osborne appears in an acoustic duo with Keith Cotton at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on April 15.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Apr 13, the New Sneakers. Apr 14, Mark’s Jamm Sammich. Apr 15, Tom Finch Trio. Apr 16, Michael Brown Band. Apr 17, 4pm, Grateful Sundays. Apr 19, Waldo’s Special. Apr 20, Elvis Johnson’s Soul Revue. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

CALENDAR Rancho Nicasio Apr 15, Buck Nickels & Loose Change. Apr 16, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Apr 17, 5pm, Jeffrey Halford & the Healers. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219. Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Apr 14, Marin Jazz Trio. Apr 15, Roberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob Band. Apr 16, 12:30pm, Brian, Alex and Jack instrumental jazz trio. Apr 16, 9pm, the Overcommitments. Apr 17, 5pm, Mazacote with Louie Romero. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Apr 14, DJ Samir Neffati. Apr 15, Jethro Jeremiah. Apr 16, Alligator with Tony Della Valle. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311. Spitfire Lounge Second Thursday of every month, DJ Romestallion. Third Friday of every month, DJ Jimmy Hits. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551. Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Apr 13, Emerging Artist Series hosted by Shelby Lanterman. Apr 14, Brian Auger & the Oblivion Express. Apr 16, Shana Morrison & Jason Crosby. Apr 17, the Suitcase Junket. Apr 20, Prezident Brown 4/20 Party with Reggae Angels. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100. Terrapin Crossroads Apr 13, San Geronimo. Apr 14, Andy Coe Band. Apr 15, Top 40 dance party with the Terrapin All-Stars. Apr 16, Lazyman. Apr 17, 1pm, Backyard Grand Opening with Phil Lesh and friends. Apr 18, Grateful Mondays with Midnight North. Apr 19, Stu Allen and friends. Apr 20, Greg Loiacono & the Teal Leaf Trio. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773. TMS Performing Arts Center Apr 16, 10am, Jennifer Berezan & Barbara Borden drumming and chanting workshop. 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.924.4848.

SONOMA Annie O’s Music Hall Apr 16, Traci/DC with Cruella and Punk Rock Elvis. Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455. Aqus Cafe Apr 13, open jazz jam. Apr 14, Sonoma Strings. Apr 15, Atticus. Apr 16, Nassab and the Sheep. Apr 17, Blue Seven. Apr 20, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

Barley & Hops Tavern Apr 15, Dave Hamilton. Apr 16, the Sticky Notes. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9037. The Big Easy Apr 13, the Wednesday Night Band. Apr 14, Miracle Mule. Apr 15, Scary Little Friends with Mark Tyrell. Apr 16, Jinx Jones & the King Tones. Apr 17, Miano Jazz Trio. Apr 19, American Alley Cats. Apr 20, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631. B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. Apr 15, the Curly Wolf. Apr 16, T Luke & the Tight Suits. 400 First St E, Sonoma, 707.938.7110. Cellars of Sonoma Tues, Wavelength. Apr 14, Ricky Alan Ray. Apr 15, Joe Valley Band. Apr 16, John Pita. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1826. Coffee Catz Tues, 12pm, Jerry Green’s Peaceful Piano Hour. Apr 14, 3:30pm, Randall Collen & Todd Smith jazz duo. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600. Finley Community Center Mon, 11am, Proud Mary’s ukulele jam and lessons. Third Friday of every month, Steve Luther. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.543.3737.

Hotel Healdsburg Apr 16, the Christian Foley-Beining Trio with Tom Hayashi. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.2800. Lagunitas Tap Room Apr 13, Roem Baur. Apr 14, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s. Apr 15, the Charles Wheal Band. Apr 16, Los High Tops. Apr 17, Third Rail Band. Apr 20, Hop Sauce. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776. Mystic Theatre Apr 15, Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra and Steep Ravine. Apr 16, Petty Theft. Apr 18, Badfish. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121. Occidental Center for the Arts Apr 15, Paul McCandless & Christian FoleyBeining Collaboration. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392. Phoenix Theater Apr 14, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles. Apr 15, Sage the Gemini and Nef the Pharaoh. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565. Redwood Cafe Apr 13, Sound Kitchen. Apr 14, Marshall House Project. Apr 15, D’Bunchovus. Apr 16, Oliver’s music showcase. Apr 17, 3pm, the Thugz and Gold Coast Jazz Band. Apr 18, Open Mic with DJ Loisaida. Apr 20, the Bloodstones. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Flamingo Lounge Apr 15, Diamond Life. Apr 16, Stax City. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Rossi’s 1906 Apr 13, dance lessons with Honey B & the Pollinators. Apr 15, Travis Hayes. Apr 16, Roem Baur. Apr 17, 5pm, Cannon School of Music showcase. Apr 17, 9pm, Sunday night blues jam. Apr 20, dance lessons with Rovetti & Meatballs. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

French Garden Apr 15, New Skye Band. Apr 16, LaflammeLawrence Ensemble. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

St Seraphim Orthodox Church Apr 16, 8pm and , Apr 17, 2pm, Sacred Realms: Song of Songs. 90 Mountain View Ave, Santa Rosa, sonomabach.org.

Friar Tuck’s Wed, Sat, karaoke. Fri, DJ Night. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.792.9847.

The Tradewinds Bar Tues, Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Apr 16, the River City Band. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7878.

Gaia’s Garden Apr 14, Gypsy jazz jam. Apr 20, El Tocte. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.2491. Glaser Center Apr 16, the Harlem String Quartet. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381. Green Music Center Apr 15, Chanticleer. Apr 16, Anoushka Shankar. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Apr 17, 3pm, James David Christie. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040. HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Apr 13, Through the Roots with Thrive and Bad Neighbors. Apr 16, Poor Man’s Whiskey and Bad Apple String Band. Apr 17, 3pm, Anderson East. Apr 17, 7pm, Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express. Apr 18, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques and DJ Guacamole. Apr 20, Lafa Taylor. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300. HopMonk Sonoma Apr 15, 5pm, Solid Air. Apr 15, 8pm, Deluxe. Apr 16, 1pm, Hannah Jern-Miller. Apr 16, 8pm, Akarsha Kumar. Apr 17, 1pm, Frankie Bourne. Apr 17, 8pm, Megan Slankard. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Wed, open mic night. Apr 14, the Dixie Giants and OddJob Ensemble. Apr 15, Sugarfoot. Apr 16, Uncle Wiggly. Apr 18, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Art OPENING MARIN Headlands Center for the Arts Apr 17-28, “Spring Project Space Exhibitions,” Bay Area artist Cybele Lyle’s architectural rooms-within-rooms and L.A.based artist Sarah Rara’s video projections and paintings are on display in the Project Space gallery. Reception, Apr 17 at noon. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. Sun-Fri, noon to 4. 415.331.2787.

SONOMA Paul Mahder Gallery Apr 17-30, “Ann Wolff & Gurpran Rau,” a double exhibit displays glass sculpture,

pastel drawing and paintings by the two artists. Reception, Apr 17 at 3pm. 222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. Phoenix Theater Apr 19, “Dirty Matt Leonardo’s Big Crazy Art Show,” homeless art show, art vendors, live scientific art and live music. Reception, Apr 19 at 6pm. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565. Sebastopol Center for the Arts Apr 15-May 1, “Spring into Nature,” gigantic collaborative art installation by and for Sonoma County students shows concurrently with “Stolen Moments” by Beth Changstrom. Reception, Apr 24 at 2pm. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

NAPA di Rosa Apr 16-Oct 2, “Equilibrium,” exhibition explores the work of Paul Kos and reflects on the San Francisco-based artist’s longstanding engagement with the Western landscape. Reception, Apr 23 at 4pm. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6. 707.226.5991.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN

Novato City Offices Through Apr 26, “MarinMOCA Artists on Exhibit,” paintings by Tania Walters and Jane Liston display. 922 Machin Ave, Novato. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Apr 21, “Collage/Assemblage,” featuring artwork from over 20 artists. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331. Osher Marin JCC Through May 31, “Rescue, Relief & Renewal,” exhibit of rare archival photographs from Poland, originally presented at the Galicia Jewish Museum Krakow in 2014. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000. Robert Allen Fine Art Through May 27, “Abstract Landscapes & Cityscapes,” group exhibit of works on canvas features art from Heather Capen, Nick Coley and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800. San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Apr 30, “Brian Frank Carter Solo Show,” paintings by the North Bay native and longtime illustrator are on display. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Aroma Cafe Through May 6, “Images of China Camp,” Marin photographers Osher Levi and Brian Byrnes exhibit their photos of the state park and local treasure. 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

Seager Gray Gallery Through May 1, “Gwaltney,” the artist’s paintings reflect the sunlit open sky along the beautiful coastline of Laguna Beach. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Apr 23, “The Mooring Series,” collection of watercolors by Nelson W. Hee is full of meditative detail. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Apr 28, “Vibrant Colors,” exhibit of works from the Marin County Watercolor Society is bold and beautiful. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Apr 19, “Atmospheric Moments,” featuring works of Ann Bernauer and Claire Smith. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

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Falkirk Cultural Center Through Apr 30, “Two Views,” married artists Steve Emery and Kathleen Lipinski show their individual and collaborative works. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3438. First & Third Floor Galleries Through May 31, “Celebrating Colors,” eight local longtime artists carry distinctly individual styles to explore the visual power of colors. Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Gallery Route One Through May 8, “Joy of Man’s Desiring,” artist Dorothy Nissen explores the union of dreams and the creative process in daily drawings, as part of the Lucid Art residency program. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347. Marin Community Foundation Through May 20, “Tony King: 50 Years of Paintings,” retrospective exhibit includes paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints King made in New York City and following his move to Sonoma County in 1992. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5. Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 30, 2pm, “Spring Has Sprung,” juried member show. Reception, Apr 10 at 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

Arts Guild of Sonoma Through Apr 30, “Small but Grand,” Sonoma Valley students show the works they created with canvases donated to them by the Arts Guild. 140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and Sun-Mon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115. Calabi Gallery Through Apr 30, “3/16th Off,” gallery artists group show includes discounted sale of select works from the vintage collection. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070. Chroma Gallery Through Apr 22, “Art of the Figure,” exhibiting artwork by participating members of Sonoma County figure drawing groups. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051. Finley Community Center Through Apr 28, “Debbie Van Dyke: The Fine Art of Fiber,” tactile works from the collage and fiber artist are thoughtprovoking and unexpected. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737. Fulton Crossing Through Apr 30, “April Art Showing,” displaying new works by visiting artists and studio artists including Grave Levine, Linda Guzzetta, Carol Bogovich, Michael Ramos and Mylette Welch. Reception, Apr 15 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

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Gallery 300 Through Apr 24, “Visualization: Seeing Through the Eyes of Two Women Artists,” exhibition of new work by Jennifer Hirshfield and C.K. Itamura highlights differences between and commonalities of their approaches and materials. 300 South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat, 12 to 5; and by appointment. 707.332.1212.

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group A relaxing and brain-stimulating group for adults, with supplies provided. Second Thurs of every month, 6:30pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323. Come As You Art Come dressed as your favorite artist, performer or piece of art and celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic center with live music by Vitamin Girl, food and fun. 21 and over. Apr 16, 6pm. $100. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707.938.4626.

Paradise Ridge Winery Through Apr 30, “Conversations in Sculpture,” 11 artists provide an artistic statement that introduces a conversational topic. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa. Daily, 11 to 5. 707.528.9463. Petaluma Arts Center Through May 1, “Metalworks: Cast, Forged & Welded,” featuring more than 35 works that explore the properties of metal and the trends in modern-day sculpture. 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 5. 707.762.5600. Sebastopol Gallery Through May 1, “Sebastopol Gallery Group Show,” come see the newly redecorated space and meet new gallery artist Lucy Martin. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200. University Art Gallery Through Apr 24, “Juried Student Show,” exhibition is selected by two jurors from the art world who visit the campus to view the work and talk to the students about their careers and ideas about art. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

Comedy Al Alone A solo standup show from the lawyerturned-comedian Al Lubel. Apr 15, 8pm. $18-$23. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600. Dave Burleigh Standup comedian, seen on America’s Got Talent, offers up laughs with special guests Patrick Keane and Jill Maragos. Apr 16, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, 415.899.9883. Follow the Thread Talented and professional educators lead improv workshops for novice, beginning and experienced actors, improvisers and comedians. Wed, 7pm. through Apr 20. $20/week. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600. Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$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. WhistleSchtick Fundraiser for Whistlestop Center features popular North Bay standup stars. Apr 17. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

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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.

Events Anniversary Book Sale Shop and support the 10 branches of the Marin County library in a weekend-long celebration of Friends of the Marin County Free Library’s 13th year. Apr 15-16. The Book Place, 1608 Grant Ave, Novato. Apple Blossom Festival Annual family tradition turns 70 and features a parade, art exhibits, food and live music from Patrick Sweany, Lara Price and others. Apr 16-17. $9 and up. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. Blessing of the Rose Harvest Weekend event includes live performance from Balkan singing group Gradina on Saturday, River Rose Company Singers on Sunday, rose petals toss and more. Apr 16-17. Russian River Rose Company, 1685 Magnolia Dr, Healdsburg, 707.575.6744.

Earth Day Event at China Camp Series of events include a workday, hikes and lectures on local fauna and flora. Preregistration is required. Apr 16. Free. China Camp State Park, N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael., friendsofchinacamp.org. ELEVATED Cannabis Compliance Conference A packed weekend filled with workshops, panels and exhibitors focuses on the legal side of cannabis and attracts growers, dispensary owners, extract and edible manufacturers, consumers and all other canna businesses. Apr 16-17. $449 and up. Doubletree Hotel, 1 Double Tree Dr, Rohnert Park. Emotional Currency Workshop Kate Levinson leads a women’s workshop, thinking and talking about money. Preregistration required. Apr 16, 10am. $125. Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, emotionalcurrency.com/workshops. Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation Ceremony Family fun abounds when guide dogs and those who raise them celebrate graduation. Every other Sat, 1:30pm. Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael, 415.499.4000. Healdsburg Pink Party Celebrate the season and taste a selection of rosé from local wineries with music by French Oak and light bites provided by Barndiva. Apr 17, 11:30am. $25. Studio Barndiva, 237 Center St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7404. Indian Valley Farm Spring Organic Plant Sale Fruit trees, native plants, starters and more will be on sale from the farm stand. Apr 16, 10am. Free admission. College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.457.8811. Meditation & Mindfulness Weekly drop in class lets you work towards experiencing a still mind and discovering inner peace. Thurs through Apr 21. $10. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael. Mill Valley Library Book Sale Friends of Mill Valley Library holds monthly sale of all genres of literature and reference books, CDs and videos. Third Sat of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.389.4292. Mother’s Kirtan Second Thurs of every month. Open Secret, 923 C St, San Rafael, 415.457.4191.

Pacific Coast Air Museum Third weekend of every month from 10 to 4, folks are invited to play pilot in a featured aircraft. Third Sat of every month and Third Sun of every month. $5. Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, 707.575.7900. Pop Up Shop A fun afternoon of locally made goodies shows off new fashions, jewelry and crafty decor. Apr 16. Littlefour Handmade Goods & Studio, 120 Morris St, Ste 100, Sebastopol, 707.861.9886. Recycle Circus 2016 Hosted by the volunteer efforts of Waste Free Now, recyclable items can be dropped off from 10 to 2pm. Apr 17, 10am. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075. Remembering Evan Connell Several speakers and authors present remembrances and readings of the late writer and literary figure, known locally as Smiling Jack. Apr 15, 7pm. Sausalito Library, 420 Litho St, Sausalito, 415.289.4121. San Anselmo Open Space Committee Spring Benefit Presentation and discussion of Patagonia Park and conservation efforts is accompanied by food and wine as well as a raffle and prizes. Apr 16, 6:30pm. $25-$30. St John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Rd, Ross. Spring Fling Single Professionals of all ages are invited to meet new friends and dance to your favorite hits. Apr 16, 8pm. $10. Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael. Spring Open House Roam the campus, engage with artists in their studios, experience new work and works in progress, see performances, hear readings and stay for a homemade lunch in the Mess Hall. Apr 17, 12pm. Free. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.2787. Toastmaster’s Open House Group invites the public to join them in unlocking communication skills. Express yourself, find your voice and shape your words Thurs-noon. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3438.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects. Third Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Pug Sundays A gathering of pugs, pug owners and pug lovers. Third Sun of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Dog Park, Bayfront Park, Mill Valley. Sanctuary Bird Walk Led by an experienced staff of volunteers. Second Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, richardsonbay.audubon.org. Tam District Community Education Hikes Join 10-year veteran hiking leader Judy Hall for off-the-beaten-track hikes in open spaces throughout Marin. Fridays, 4/8 through 5/27, 9am to 1:30pm; marinlearn.com. Wildflower Extravaganza Third in a series of spring wildflower outings led by park naturalist John Lynch includes an easy walk on Saturday and an intermediate hike on Sunday. Apr 16-17, 10am. $10. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707.938.5216.

Film City of Gold CinemaBites event screens the culinary odyssey through Los Angeles and offers treats from chef Walter Abrams, of Dabba Food Truck, among others. Apr 18, 5pm. $45. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena, 707.963.9779. 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. Poetry in Motion Film Festival A series of compelling contemporary films about inspiring American poets. Sun, Apr 17. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael., 415.454.1222. Sold Academy Award-winning Bay Area filmmaker Jeffrey Brown is on hand for a screening of his hard-hitting film about human trafficking. Apr 17, 4:30pm. $7-$11. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222. Tiburon International Film Festival The “United Nations” of film fests returns. For full info, visit tiburonfilmfestival.com. Through Apr 14. Playhouse Theater, 40 Main St, Tiburon, 415.381.4123.

Food&Drink April in Carneros Rub shoulders with winemakers, enjoy wine and food pairings, taste limited production releases and enjoy live entertainment at various wineries in the Carneros and Napa regions. Apr 16-17. $75/$15 designated drivers. carneroswineries.org.

Join the fun at Sebastopol’s 70th annual Apple Blossom Festival, which includes a parade, art exhibits, food and entertainment; April 16-17 in downtown Sebastopol. Beer Blossom Festival A celebration of beer, music and food features live performances from Kingsborough Royal Jelly Jive and others. Apr 16, 12pm. Free. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

Thursday San Rafael Farmers Market Thurs, 8am. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael., 415.472.6100.

Corte Madera Farmers Market Wed-noon. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.

Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. WedThurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing. Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito., 415.339.3900.

Crabber’s Benefit for Bodega Bay Crab Fisherman Russian River Sisters hosts the dinner event, with entertainment by Levi Lloyd and friends. Apr 16, 5:30pm. $10-$35. Guerneville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 16255 First St, Guerneville, rrsisters.org. 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. Indian Valley Farm Stand Organic farm and garden produce stand where you bring your own bag. Wed, 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. Mill Valley Farmers Market Fri, 9:30am. CVS parking lot, 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.382.7846. Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market Sun, 8am. Marin Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 415.472.6100. Sunday Supper New weekly dinner series and etiquette class celebrates classic French cuisine that reflects the season. Sun, 4pm. $30-$45. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

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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. Digital Photography for Kids The Image Flow’s Constance Chu leads a six-session class for aspiring young photographers that’s a fun and challenging journey of photographic exploration and learning. Apr 20. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569. SCIENCE: Earth Day Celebration Join your favorite rangers and naturalists from the Bay Model and Aquarium of the Bay to make your own beaver dams, wetlands and watersheds. Apr 16, 11:30am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

Lectures Camera Basics Get comfortable with the core features of your camera in this class. Apr 20, 11:30am. $85. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569. Carbon Farming Workshop Get the educational tools to start on-farm composting. Apr 14, 7pm. $10. Petaluma Seed Bank, 199 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, usgbc.org. CBT/DBT Group for Depression Skills-based education and training group is designed to help you cope with facing basic everyday problems including distressing emotions like depression and anxiety. Tues, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

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Novato Copperfield’s Ribbon-Cutting Join the Novato Chamber of Commerce and Copperfield’s for a ceremony, with a bookstore tour and refreshments. Apr 13, 5:30pm. Novato Copperfield’s Books, 999 Grant Ave, Novato.

Earth Day: Redwood Restoration Day Celebrate Earth Day and join the SPAWN habitat restoration team to help propagate and care for many redwood seedlings. Apr 16, 10am. Turtle Island Restoration Network HQ, 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema. appleblossomfestival on Facebook

Napa Valley Youth Symphony’s Red Gala Annual benefit is an unforgettable evening of fine wine, food and world-class music from classical icon Angel Romero in concerto. Apr 16, 5pm. $25 and up. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

CityZen Evening of sitting meditation, tea and dharma talk. All are welcome. Mon, 7pm. Free. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

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Create a Bee-Friendly Garden Led by author and garden designer Kate Frey. Apr 16, 1pm. $20. Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433. Descendants of Light Lecture by Penny Wolin examines American photographers of Jewish ancestry. Apr 20, 7pm. Free. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569. 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. Mind Cell Communication Garret Yount, PhD, discusses a new research project on how the mind can influence your health and healing. Apr 13, 7pm. $10. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael. Spring Leadership Lecture Series Novelist Andy Weir appears in conversation with KQED’s Michael Krasny to discuss his debut novel, “The Martian.” Apr 13, 7pm. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.4440. Structure and Function: Explore Native Flowers & Pollinators Staff from the Marin Municipal Water District talk about the different techniques and growth patterns that native plants use to seduce, manipulate and advertise to pollinators. Apr 20, 12pm. Lake Lagunitas, Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax. Support Group for Women in Transition Group for women offers encouragement during life transitions such as relationship changes, career changes and difficult life events. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999. Thrive in Transition Discover your passion and overcome adversity in Lynn Ryder’s workshop. Apr 15, 6:30pm. Free. Title Nine at Strawberry Village, 800 Redwood Hwy, Ste 125, Mill Valley, 415.384.0339. Twenty-Something Support Group Explore adulthood with emphasis on life skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal skills and healthy coping skills. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999. The Wild Edge of Sorrow Author and activist Francis Weller shows how we can honor the losses in our lives through poetry and conversation. Apr 20, 5:30pm. Memorial Hospice, 439 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, 707.568.1094. Writing Workshop Get motivation and writing assistance from rotating hosts. Wed, 7pm. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Readings Book Passage Apr 13, 7pm, “People Get Ready” with Robert McChesney and John Nichols. Apr 15, 7pm, “Disrupted: My Misadventure in

the Start-Up Bubble” with Dan Lyons. Apr 16, 4pm, “Last Train to the Missing Planet” with Kim Dower. Apr 17, 11am, “Good Morning Yoga” with Marium Gates. Apr 17, 4pm, “The Hope in Leaving” with Barbara Williams, in conversation with Peter Coyote. Apr 18, 7pm, “Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering” with David Kessler. Apr 19, 7pm, “Girls and Sex” with Peggy Orenstein. Apr 20, 7pm, “The Great Spring” with Natalie Goldberg. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960. Calistoga Copperfield’s Books Apr 14, 7pm, “Sibley Field Guide to Birds” with David Sibley. 1330 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.1616. Green Music Center Apr 13, 7:30pm, “Do Cool Sh*t” with Miki Agrawal, part of the Women in Leadership series. $25. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040. Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books Apr 15, 7pm, “The Decent Proposal” with Kemper Donovan. Apr 16, 7pm, Readings from Bill Kortum with various authors. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270. HopMonk Sebastopol Apr 13, 6pm, “Luckiest Girl Alive” with Jessica Knoll, a Debut Brews event presented by Copperfield’s Books. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.7300. Jack London State Park Apr 17, 1pm, Afternoon of Poetry with Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Katherine Hastings. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen 707.938.5216. Napa Copperfield’s Books Apr 20, 3pm, “Into the Waves” with Kiki Thorpe. 3740 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 707.252.8002. Novato Copperfield’s Books Apr 16, 7pm, “All the Winters After” with Sere Prince Halverson, in conversation with author Melissa Cistaro. 999 Grant Ave, Novato. Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Apr 15, 7pm, Readings from Bill Kortum with various authors. Apr 16, 1pm, “Write Free” with Rebecca Lawton and Jordan Rosenfeld, includes writing workshop. Apr 17, 11am, Passover Storytime. Apr 19, 4pm, “Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy” with Karen Foxlee. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563. Prince Gallery Third Saturday of every month, 7:30pm. through Dec 17, Petaluma Readers Theatre. 122 American Alley, Petaluma 707.889.0371. San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Apr 16, 7pm, “The Living Bird” with Gerrit Vyn. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Apr 15, 7pm, “The Living Bird” with Gerrit Vyn. Apr 17, 2pm, “Oh! The Things You Can See in the Dark!” with Cathleen Francisco. Apr 19, 7pm, “Journey to Munich” with Jacqueline Winspear. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938. St John’s Episcopal Church Third Friday of every month, 7pm. through Jun 17, Poetry Circle: Living World & Creative Spirit, poetry open mic. 40 Fifth St, Petaluma.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139392 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ROUND TABLE PIZZA, 2200 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CALIFORNIA RT PIZZA GROUP INC., 322 EL TOYONAL, ORINDA, CA 94563. 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 Mar 14, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139356 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LE CROISSANT ON BELLAM, 150 BELLAM BLVD, STE 210, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ERIKA WINSBY, 389 FERGUSON ROAD, SEBASTAPOL, CA 95472. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139486 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ARMSTRONG TREE CARE, 1825 LINCOLN AVE , APT 219, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FERNANDO REYES, 1825 LINCOLN AVE, APT 219, 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 Mar 24, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139496 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SAVERN SKIN CARE, 831 SOUTH ELISEO DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: PARINAZ K KALLICK, 831 SOUTH ELISEO DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 25, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139495 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BOLD + NIMBLE (BOLD AND NIMBLE), 333 CALEDONA ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: KATHERINE TREACY, 1801 LEAVENWORTH ST, APT # 4, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109. 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 Mar 25, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139516 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: KRUMBS CAKES, 1778 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KRUMBS CAKES LLC, 1778 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 29, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139359 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN SPARK, 133 BRYCE CANYON RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: AARON J HAWKEY, 133 BRYCE CANYON RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139474 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ORCHESTRATING EXCELLENCE, 42 HUMBOLDT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: GARY MUSZYNSKI, 42 HUMBOLDT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 22, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139527 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEURS PRESS 2) STAR OF LIGHT PUBLICATIONS, 100 TAMAL PLAZA # 106, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: OUR SOUL-SOL CONNECTIONS INC., 100 TAMAL PLAZA #106, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. 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 Mar 29, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139537 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LOS PALILLOS, 3060 KERNER BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ARACELI GUZMAN, 45 WOODLAND AVE # 20, 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 Mar 30, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139535 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MUSCLE HEALTH CENTER- WEST, 16 THOMAS CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DONALD A WILSON, 16 THOMAS COURT, 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 Mar 30, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139542 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HAMPTON INSURANCE SERVICES, 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920: 1) ELLEN HAMPTON, 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920 2) DAVID HAMPTON, 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920. The business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 30, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139341 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE SPILL CANVAS, 901 A STREET, SUITE C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SHELTER MELTER LLC, 901 A STREET, SUITE C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 07, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139515 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PIG IN A PICKLE BBQ, 341 CORTE MADERA TOWN CENTER, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: PIG IN A PICKLE LLC, 341 CORTE MADERA TOWN CENTER, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. The business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 29, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139487 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SPARK VIBRANT HEALTH, 21 BRAUN CT, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: DEENA THOMPSON, 21 BRAUN CT, SAUSALITO, CA 94965-1174. 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 Mar 24, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139572 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WE DO GARDEN MAINTENANCE, 10 LUCKY DR, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: SILVESTRE AMILCAR DIAZ, 10 LUCKY DR, CA 94904. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 04, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139493 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: POLLEN & WOOL, 19 THROCKMORTON ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: GIGI & ROSE LLC, 641 8th AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. 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 Mar 25, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139548 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GLARE HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES, 15 SKYLARK DR # 4, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: LAURA SOLOMON, 15 SKYLARK DR # 4, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 31, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139567 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: VALLEY PATROL AND SECURITY, 3 FOREST DR, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933: JOEBOB BEAUFORD, 3 FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933. 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 Apr 04, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139608 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NUTRAORGANICS, 412 LOCUST STREET # C, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ADELE L NIETO, 32749 S FOLKLORE LOOP, UNION CITY, CA 94587. 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 Apr 11, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4 of 2016) STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF GENERAL PARTNER UNDER WITHDRAWAL NO: 201167 The following person(s) have/has withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of: WISTERIA SALON, 747 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The fictitious business name statement, FILE NO: 132890 for the partnership was filed on 08.23.2013 in the County of Marin. The full name and residence of the person(s) withdrawing as a partner(s): MY NHIEN THI DOAN, 203 LABREA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.This statement of withdrawal of general partner was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on April 5, 2016 indicated by file stamp. RICHARD N. BENSON, MARIN COUNTY CLERK, S.OLIVA, DEPUTY CLERK. (Publication Dates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4 of 2016)

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I’m a woman in my 20s, and female friends and I find that, generally speaking, once a guy gets into a relationship, his texting dwindles into brief news bites, like “fell asleep!” or “phone died.” Why do men seem to lose interest in chatting by text like I do with my girlfriends? Are men just less feeling than women?—Annoyed

Who says men aren’t emotional? “I don’t wanna talk about it!” is an emotion. But actually, the male brain is not the emotional dead zone many women suspect it to be, with a few tumbleweeds and a Doritos bag blowing through in place of feelings. In fact, neuroscientist Tor Wager reviewed 65 brain imaging studies and found that men’s brains aren’t any less responsive to emotional stimuli than women’s. However, women do tend to be more emotionally expressive. This difference makes sense, as women evolved to be the caregivers of the species—tending to the needs of babies (who typically require a more nurturing response than, “Bring it, bro!”). Men, on the other hand, evolved to be the warriors of the species— competing for the alpha dog spot by clubbing a rhino or the most hombres from another tribe. This has had an effect on how men express themselves. As sex differences researcher Joyce Benenson explains, when you’re a warrior, revealing your feelings—like having a good cry on the battlefield—puts you at a disadvantage. (Kind of like going out in a T-shirt with a big arrow and, “Your spear here!”) Conversationally, where men and women differ is in why they talk and what they talk about. Linguist Deborah Tannen describes male versus female styles of communication as “report” versus “rapport.” In short, while women use conversation (including texting) as a form of bonding, for men, it’s a tool. And just like other tools, men use it as needed. As my boyfriend put it, “You bring out the wrench when you have a loose nut; you don’t go around looking for nuts to fasten. Also, afterward, you put the wrench away; there’s no, ‘Let’s us boys get together and explore how we feel about wrenches.’” This explains why many guys text more in the chase phase, when they need to “talk chick,” to a degree, to reel you in. Once they have you, they fall back to what’s more natural for them—texting merely to say stuff like, “late!” or, “w/get wine” (the SMS form of grunting). But this should simply be seen as a different style of communicating, not a deficient one. You judge whether a man cares about you by the sum of his actions, not by his pointer finger action. And besides, if you demand that he text you like a woman, he’s within his rights to expect you to act like a man—by carrying his luggage like a pack mule while he totters behind you in heels, or by chasing a mugger while he stands on the corner crying softly and hoping that you’ll come out of it alive.

My boyfriend introduces me as his girlfriend to his parents, friends, coworkers, etc. However, he doesn’t like to Facebook the intimate details of his life, including our relationship. My friends think it’s a red flag that he doesn’t post about us on Facebook. Do you think they’re right?—Hidden

Your boyfriend doesn’t post what he had for lunch—and probably not because he’s embarrassed to be seen with his sandwich or he’s looking to cheat on it with a plate of spaghetti. Even criminals have the right to remain silent. But that isn’t what your boyfriend’s trying to do. In fact, he’s public about your relationship; he just draws the line at publicizing it on social media—as in, having a bunch of people he doesn’t know, know a bunch of things about him. (In economics, this is called “information asymmetry.”) In other words, your friends seem to be confusing privacy with secrecy. Secrecy is about having something to hide—often something shady you’ve done—while privacy is about choosing who gets the scoop on your life. There’s this notion that if you aren’t doing anything wrong, you’ve got nothing to hide. Well, you aren’t doing anything wrong on the toilet, but you probably don’t want to replace your bathroom walls with glass and set up bleachers in the backyard. Apparently, your boyfriend just expects people to put in effort to invade his privacy—rather than his being all, “Welcome to our relationship! The usher will lead you to your seats—13A and B, right by the headboard. We look forward to your comments. Even if you’re an internet troll. Even if you’re a bot!”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of April 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “When I discover

who I am, I’ll be free,” said novelist Ralph Ellison. Would you consider making that a paramount theme in the coming weeks? Will you keep it in the forefront of your mind, and be vigilant for juicy clues that might show up in the experiences coming your way? In suggesting that you do, I’m not guaranteeing that you will gather numerous extravagant insights about your true identity and thereby achieve a blissful eruption of total liberation. But I suspect that at the very least you will understand previously hidden mysteries about your primal nature. And as they come into focus, you will indeed be led in the direction of cathartic emancipation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “We never

know the wine we are becoming while we are being crushed like grapes,” said author Henri Nouwen. I don’t think that’s true in your case, Taurus. Any minute now, you could get a clear intuition about what wine you will ultimately turn into once the grape-crushing stage ends. So my advice is to expect that clear intuition. Once you’re in possession of it, I bet the crushing will begin to feel more like a massage—maybe even a series of strong but tender caresses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your sustaining

mantra for the coming weeks comes from Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer: “I am not empty, I am open.” Say that aloud whenever you’re inclined to feel lonely or lost. “I am not empty, I am open.” Whisper it to yourself as you wonder about the things that used to be important but no longer are. “I am not empty, I am open.” Allow it to loop through your imagination like a catchy song lyric whenever you’re tempted to feel melancholy about vanished certainties or unavailable stabilizers or missing fillers. “I am not empty, I am open.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to

my analysis of the astrological omens, you are close to tapping into hidden powers, dormant talents and future knowledge. Truths that have been offlimits are on the verge of catching your attention and revealing themselves. Secrets you have been concealing from yourself are ready to be plucked and transformed. And now I will tell you a trick you can use that will enable you to fully cash in on these pregnant possibilities: Don’t adopt a passive waitand-see attitude. Don’t expect everything to happen on its own. Instead, be a willful magician who aggressively collects and activates the potential gifts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This would be a perfect

moment to give yourself a new nickname like “Sugar Pepper” or “Honey Chili” or “Itchy Sweet.” It’s also a favorable time to explore the joys of running in slow motion or getting a tattoo of a fierce howling bunny or having gentle sex standing up. This phase of your cycle is most likely to unfold with maximum effectiveness if you play along with its complicated, sometimes paradoxical twists and turns. The more willing you are to celebrate life’s riddles as blessings in disguise, the more likely you’ll be to use the riddles to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Right about

now you might be feeling a bit extreme, maybe even zealous or melodramatic. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were tempted to make outlandish expostulations similar to those that the poet Arthur Rimbaud articulated in one of his histrionic poems: “What beast must I worship? What sacred images should I destroy? What hearts shall I break? What lies am I supposed to believe?” I encourage you to articulate salty sentiments like these in the coming days—with the understanding that by venting your intensity you won’t need to actually act it all out in real life. In other words, allow your fantasy life and creative artistry to be boisterous outlets for emotions that shouldn’t necessarily get translated into literal behavior.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Adyashanti is my favorite mind-scrambling philosopher. One of his doses of crazy wisdom is just what you need to hear

By Rob Brezsny

right now. “Whatever you resist you become,” he says. “If you resist anger, you are always angry. If you resist sadness, you are always sad. If you resist suffering, you are always suffering. If you resist confusion, you are always confused. We think that we resist certain states because they are there, but actually they are there because we resist them.” Can you wrap your imagination around Adyashanti’s counsel, Libra? I hope so, because the key to dissipating at least some of the dicey stuff that has been tweaking you lately is to STOP RESISTING IT!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During every

election season, media pundits exult in criticizing candidates who have altered their opinions about important issues. This puzzles me. In my understanding, an intelligent human is always learning new information about how the world works, and is therefore constantly evolving his or her beliefs and ideas. I don’t trust people who stubbornly cling to all of their musty dogmas. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an especially ripe time for you to change your mind about a few things, some of them rather important. Be alert for the cues and clues that will activate dormant aspects of your wisdom. Be eager to see further and deeper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friedrich Nietzsche published his first book, The Birth of Tragedy, in 1872, when he was 28 years old. In 1886, he put out a revised edition that included a preface entitled “An Attempt at Self-Criticism.” In this unprecedented essay, he said that he now found his text “clumsy and embarrassing, its images frenzied and confused, sentimental, uneven in pace, so sure of its convictions that it is above any need for proof.” And yet he also glorified The Birth of Tragedy, praising it for its powerful impact on the world, for its “strange knack of seeking out its fellow-revelers and enticing them on to new secret paths and dancing-places.” In accordance with the astrological omens, Sagittarius, I invite you to engage in an equally brave and celebratory re-evaluation of some of your earlier life and work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Go back to where you started and learn to love it more.” So advised Thaddeus Golas in his book The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment. I think that’s exactly what you should do right now, Capricorn. To undertake such a quest would reap long-lasting benefits. Here’s what I propose: First, identify three dreams that are important for your future. Next, brainstorm about how you could return to the roots of your relationships with them. Finally, reinvigorate your love for those dreams. Supercharge your excitement about them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “What am I doing here in mid-air?” asks Ted Hughes in his poem “Wodwo.” Right about now you might have an urge to wonder that yourself. The challenging part of your situation is that you’re unanchored, unable to find a firm footing. The fun part is that you have an unusual amount of leeway to improvise and experiment. Here’s a suggestion: Why not focus on the fun part for now? You just may find that doing so will minimize the unsettled feelings. I suspect that as a result you will also be able to accomplish some interesting and unexpected work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): How many fireflies

would you have to gather together in order to create a light as bright as the sun? Entomologist Cole Gilbert estimates the number to be 14,286,000,000. That’s probably beyond your ability to accomplish, Pisces, so I don’t recommend you attempt it. But I bet you could pull off a more modest feat with a similar theme: Accumulating a lot of small influences that add up to a big effect. Now is an excellent time to capitalize on the power of gradual, incremental progress.Y

Homework: Let’s meet in dreams sometime soon. Describe to me the adventures you’d like us to have together. FreeWillAstrology.com

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