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Breakers Café

Located at the “Best Beach” in Marin!

The Historic Sand Dollar Restaurant Located in Stinson Beach, California offers lunch, dinner and catering. Come in and enjoy great dining, friendly guests, locals and live music. Our entertainment ranges from Bluegrass on Sundays to Jazz weekdays from noon-3pm. and 5:30-8:30 nightly. 3458 Shoreline Hwy | Stinson Beach, CA. 94970 Tel: 415-868-0434 | Fax: 415-868-0159

Breakers Café Breakers Café in Stinson Beach, California offers lunch, dinner and catering in Stinson Beach including beach delivery service. For your convenience, we are approved to deliver food and all types of beverages to the beach! We do Private Parties, Birthdays, and Weddings. 3465 Hwy 1 | Stinson Beach, CA. 94970 | Tel: 415-868-2002

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Buckeye Roadhouse is the quintessential Marin County dining mainstay you simply cannot miss! Visit us and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in our cozy rustic bar before partaking in delicious mouthwatering favorites. Our executive chef passionately utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create delicious traditional American cuisine with a Californian contemporary twist. 15 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley • 415.331.2600 • Buckeyeroadhouse.com

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Waldo Dave (left) and Waldo Steve show off the binder of evidence that proves that the Waldos coined the term ‘420’ in 1971.

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Dear Pacific Sun, Your three articles on medical cannabis and the origin of “420” in your latest issue were awesome [April 20]. The “420” article was fun [‘Case cracked’], but the two on seniors [‘Cannabis confidential’] and children [‘Chronic youth’] were informative and hopeful. Thank you! Keep up the good work! —Pat Dickens

So glad to see it and so well deserved [‘Heroes of Marin, Community Spirit: Heidi Krahling,’ March 9]! We at Speak to Me are HUGE fans of Heidi’s—such a talented, kind and inspiring woman. —Jenny Terry

The answer What a fascinating story [‘Case cracked,’ April 20]! I was just wondering how the term “420” originated. I hope to meet these Waldos someday. —Nina Meister

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Steve & Kate’s Camp and all of the kids are very lucky to have Ryan Smith as their designated chef and food designer [‘Camp cuisine,’ March 23]! He is very knowledgeable and creative with stealth nutrition and knows how to keep it tasty and fun! —Toni Ansuini, via pacificsun.com

Life is good Well said [Advice Goddess, April 20]. Me and my betrothed have been married for more than 20 years, survived a breakup (on my part) and wound up finding a home with a demented mom (literally). And I just recently had a Zen-like conversation with my 14-year-old daughter who loves trail running (thanks to my love of it), and we were talking about Buddhism’s ideal of one divorcing one’s self from material needs/wants. The kid’s way ahead of the game and I couldn’t be happier. It also doesn’t hurt that grandma’s house is almost worth $2 mil either. Asset rich and cash poor and plenty of trails to roam on. From my perspective, it doesn’t get much better. —Guy Palmer, via pacificsun.com

She’s taken Is the Advice Goddess single? —Michael J., viapacificsun.com

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Trivia answers «10 1 Sausalito 2 Chips cost around 10 times as

much; a one-pound bag of chips and a 10-pound bag of potatoes each cost around $3-$4.

3 True 4 Excalibur 5 Hearts

6 Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney

7 Atlantic City, New Jersey 8 Brazil, with 65 million; the U.S. has

about 42 million African-Americans

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By Howard Rachelson

1 In 1977, a 19-year-old music artist named Prince recorded his first album at the former Record Plant recording studio, in what city of Marin County? pound of potato chips?

9 The Ferrari 250 GTO 10 Beer Pong

3 True or false: Albert Einstein never won a Nobel

BONUS ANSWER: New Orleans, with a population of around 170,000

4 King Arthur’s supernatural sword had what

Prize for his theory of relativity. nine-letter name?

5 What does an octopus have three of, earthworms have five of and humans have only one of ?

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2 Which costs more: A pound of potatoes or a

6 The pop hits “Say Say Say” and “The Girl is Mine” were duets recorded by what music superstars? 7 What city had 12 gambling casinos in 2014, but only eight now, including three going through bankruptcy proceedings?

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8 What country outside of Africa has the largest

population—about 65 million—of people of African origin?

9 This vehicle was first sold in Italy in 1962 for about $10,000, but at a Bonham’s Auction in 2014, someone bought it for $38 million, making this the most expensive automobile ever sold. What car was it?

10 Known as the WSOBP, the World Series of what wet sport has been held in Las Vegas every year since 2006?

BONUS QUESTION: During the U.S. Civil War, what was the most populous city in the Confederate States of America?

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Howard Rachelson invites you to our next team trivia contest, Tuesday, May 10, 6:30pm, at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. Free, with prizes. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit. Contact Howard at howard1@triviacafe.com, and visit triviacafe.com.

▲ One minute Jan and her hubby were enjoying a ride on their Vespa and the next minute they were lying in a ditch on Paradise Drive in Tiburon. The wipeout left Jan with a broken foot, and her husband suffered from sore ribs and road rash. A Tiburon resident, Joanne, arrived on the scene, called 911 and stayed with the San Rafael couple to ensure that they received the necessary care. Indeed, they did. A concerned bicyclist stopped to give them water, and soon personnel from the Tiburon Police and Fire departments and the CHP responded in force. The couple asked us to extend their gratitude to everyone who helped and to give a special shout-out to Joanne for her kindness and compassion.

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▼ In two days, two dimwit drivers stumbled into the open handcuffs of CHP officers. Last Tuesday, Donald Gendron, 44, of Petaluma, went to the Corte Madera CHP office to report a collision from the previous weekend. Officers noted that Gendron reeked of alcohol and had driven himself to their office. He was arrested in the CHP lobby. The following day, a CHP officer observed a car traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of 101 near the CHP truck scales in San Rafael. Peter Cerrutti, 49, of Willits, entered the scales driving the wrong way. Fortunately, a CHP officer blocked the exit with his vehicle and Cerrutti was arrested for a DUI. Hail to the CHP for taking these idiots off Marin’s roads. —Nikki Silverstein

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A tree on the Sonoma-Marin County border has been a canvas for competing pro- and anti-Donald Trump sentiments. Currently, a sign there is bare.

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“Trump Tree” on county line becomes stage for political pleas By Tom Gogola

signage war on the Sonoma-Marin County border on Red Hill Road reached a state of edgy ceasefire recently as competing pro- and antiDonald Trump sentiments have been eliminated from public view. It was a terse and vicious rhetorical battle in a rancher-heavy part of the North Bay, a signage set-to whose various battles found symmetry in the escalating violence surrounding Trump and his supporters. The first sign appeared around three months ago, on a side-of-theroad tree with a trunk that angled out into the road, right over the Sonoma border in Marin County.

It read, in plain military-style stencil: “Vote Trump.” Not long after it popped up, the sign disappeared, just like that. But then another sign appeared, a little higher up the tree, sturdier and yellow and sheathed in plastic. It read, “Trump 2016.” A real attention-grabber. The sign apparently presented a too-juicy target for anti-Trump sentiment, and soon thereafter—and right around the time that Trump supporters were sucker-punching protesters and his campaign manager was manhandling a reporter—the entire middle of the sign was gouged out by what we’ll assume was the application of a large rock.

The embattled and broken-down signage toughed it out for awhile, its gaping wound of victimhood there for the world to see—but was soon met with competing messages that started to appear on cement retaining walls located right near the Trump Tree, along the road. “Trump = Hate” appeared one day, just yards from the Trump Tree, which appeared to spark a reaction from the Trump Tree sign-hanger, who took down the broken sign and reinstalled the “Vote Trump” stencil sign. “Trump = Hate” stuck around for a few days before it was painted over, and right around then, at the beginning of April, the stencilsignage was gone, too. Now there’s just a blank rectangle of wood on the Trump Tree. That was an interesting development, as it came when Trump was making a complete ass of himself during a March 30 Wisconsin town hall meeting hosted by MSNBC. Most media reports about that town hall emphasized Trump’s suggestion that women who get abortions should be punished. But when a Wisconsin rancher asked Trump a question about undocumented labor in that state’s ranching economy, Trump changed the subject to California wine country grape-growers. Those are not the same thing, and there’s a little bit of a history that tells a story of King Grape’s emergence and dominance in the North Bay, sometimes at the expense of ranchers (and especially in Napa County). Is the Trump Tree sign-hanger having second thoughts? Can’t say, but very shortly thereafter, the previously pro-Trump sign in ranch country went blank—as if waiting for another, better candidate who knows the difference between a cow and a grape. “F**ck Trump” soon appeared on another nearby retaining wall, to drive the point home; it, too, has since been painted over. As of this week, all is quiet on Red Hill Road and Trump is steamrolling toward a victory in the GOP primary with a big win in New York and new polls showing that he’s blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in California, whose primary is on D-Day plus one, June 7. Whether Trump’s attempted pivot to a “more presidential” public posture in recent days will be rewarded with a new Trump Tree sign of support—that remains to be seen.Y

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BEST OF MARIN 2016 E

ach year, we put together our Best of Marin issue based on the results of our readers’ poll, in which you, our loyal readers vote for your favorite businesses across Marin County—in categories that include Arts & Culture, Fitness & Recreation, Food & Drink, Home Improvement, Family and Everyday. And each year, we can’t wait to celebrate the winners—people who make Marin such a desirable place to be. Our theme this year, Marin Innovators, draws from the idea that those who wish to be successful are continually driven to come up with new and compelling ways to do what they do, while appealing to those all around them.

Using a Pop Art design concept to illustrate this theme, we pay homage to six well-known artists who, back in the late ’50s and early ’60s, were introducing new ways of looking at the world around them, challenging the norm and turning modern art upside down. We hope that, as you flip through these colorful pages, you feel a sense that nothing around you is the way it “should be,” and that anything is possible. So, Marin, keep up the great work, and keep pushing those limits. We’re excited to hear about all of the wild and exciting ideas that you dream up—and turn into reality.

—Molly Oleson, editor

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ARTS & CULTURE BEST OF MARIN 2016 “Painting relates to both beauty and ugliness. Neither can be made. (I try to work in the gap between the two.)” Tom Wesselmann

om Wesselmann once expressed that a thing he liked about collage was that he could use anything, which gave him variety in his work. “I’m interested in assembling a situation resembling painting, rather than painting,” he said. We can think of a few situations that Wesselmann could assemble from Marin’s vibrant arts and culture scene, should he come back in another life: A woman contemplating a colorful painting at Seager Gray Gallery; a still life of a vintage camera, an apple and a bottle of Coke left behind by a young man at the Sausalito Art Festival; a couple embracing next to a bold bouquet of flowers at the Sweetwater, swaying the night away as the music plays.—M.O.

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BEST OF MARIN 2016 arts & Culture BEST ART GALLERY SEAGER GRAY GALLERY

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MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL 1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael. 415.383.5256.

BEST ART FESTIVAL SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL 2400 Bridgeway, #220, Sausalito. 415.331.3757.

BEST CHARITY EVENT MARIN ALFRESCO

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

BEST THEATER

56 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. 415.456.1590. 237 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley. 415.388.6786.

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PERSONALITY/TV, RADIO, PRINT RICK CLARK, KWMR Kwmr.org

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BEST MUSIC VENUE SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 707.388.3850.

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10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

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At the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, it’s all about community. The center’s commitment to connecting arts and artists to art lovers is unparalleled. More than 40 member artists call the working studios home, and the general public gets to see their works for free. Located at the picturesque Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field, MarinMOCA fosters emerging artists and features works by national artists several times a year in its popular, seasonal juried exhibitions. The Best Museum in Marin also offers classes and workshops on a weekly basis, from beginning painting groups to intensive mixed-media techniques. Currently, the museum is featuring its annual “Altered Books & Book Arts” exhibit, where visitors can bid on works during the show’s closing party on June 4. All proceeds from the live auction event will help support MarinMOCA’s ongoing art shows and community programs.

Beginning as a grassroots organization half a century ago this year, the Marin Theatre Company (MTC) has grown into a leading provider of live productions, and it constantly premieres challenging and provocative new works by influential American playwrights. This month, Marin’s Best Theater Company announced that its new resident playwright will be Lauren Gunderson, who will join the company for the next three years to produce and workshop four new plays alongside MTC artistic director Jasson Minadakis. Each of the new plays will target a different audience, from adults to very young children. The schedule will also include an adaptation of a well-known literary work, done in MTC’s signature risk-taking and inspiring fashion. Gunderson is an award-winning playwright whose I and You had its world premiere at MTC in 2013. Later this year, her newest work, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice co-written with Margot Melcon, will also premiere at MTC.

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Look for amazing altered books like this one, 'Full Spectrum,' by artist Lucy Arnold, at the 7th Annual Altered Book & Book Arts Exhibition at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Pier 15

Restaurant & Pier Established in 1956, Pier 15 in San Rafael’s historic wharf district is now owned by legendary restaurateur Adrino Orsi, from the famous Ristorante Orsi of San Francisco and Novato. Adrino brings his Italian flair to several pasta dishes offering an array of sauces. Come and taste his father’s Oreste’s “Signature Dish” Seafood Cannelloni. Enjoy beautiful views, classic cocktails, beer, wine and fine cuisine all in San Rafael just off Highway 101 at E. Francisco Blvd.

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“Keeping the Living Music Alive”

My all-time favorite film experience took place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in 2006. The theater was screening experimental auteur David Lynch’s epic masterpiece, Inland Empire, and was welcoming Lynch himself to the event. By the time I found out that one of my favorite filmmakers was going to be showing his new film in my community, it was sold out. Yet the theater announced that a small number of rush tickets would be offered at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. Knowing what we had to do, my friend and I headed to Marin’s Best Movie Theater in downtown San Rafael at 11am, eight hours before the screening. For the whole day we sat on the sidewalk, sixth or seventh in line, eagerly waiting for the box office to open. That whole day, we talked Lynch with the other hopefuls and shared our theories on his challenging, avant-garde films

and his seminal television show, Twin Peaks. Thankfully, we got in. And we were not disappointed. Not only was Lynch there to introduce the film, he brought an old friend with him, singer-songwriter Chris Isaak, who appeared in the Twin Peaks prequel, Fire Walk with Me. Isaak played a couple of songs, joined by Lynch on maracas, and the director followed up the screening with a thoughtful, inspiring Q&A. For me, this was a once-in-alifetime event. For the Rafael Film Center, it was par for the course. The theater regularly welcomes special guests to present their works and hosts gala events with renowned Hollywood icons and respected independent filmmakers. It also presents special programs like “Science on Screen,” and gorgeous 35mm prints of classic favorites. That’s why they’ve long been one of the best cinema houses—not only in the Bay Area, but in the nation. 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/454-1222.

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Arts & culture BEST FEST Taking place Oct. 6-16, the 39th annual Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) is nothing short of an institution in Marin. Bringing the best films to the North Bay—not only from around the country, but from around the world—this year’s festival already has ticket packages available, and you may want to consider getting them early, as the event always sells out. Last year, the MVFF, Marin’s Best Film Festival, opened its event with the film that would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, the investigative drama Spotlight. Another Academy Award winner, Brie Larson, was on hand last year for the festival’s screening of the breakout hit Room, four months before she took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in that film. Other guests last year included Sir Ian McKellen and actress Carey Mulligan. As if the festival’s reputation for presenting the top films of the year wasn’t enough of an incentive for attending, MVFF debuted a new music program last year that offered nine nights of concerts at the landmark Sweetwater Music Hall in downtown Mill Valley, exclusively curated for the film fest. Mvff.com.

ROCKIN’ IT Guitarists and vocalists Mark McGee and Nicole Sutton love what they do. First meeting in 1999 at a studio session, San Francisco native McGee and Detroit nativeturned-Northern-Californiatransplant Sutton felt an immediate connection in their crossed paths and formed the melodic, genreblending pop group Luvplanet at the turn of the century. Over the course of four albums and 17 years, Luvplanet—Marin’s Best Band—has become a staple of the North Bay and greater Bay Area,

performing alongside heavyweight headliners like Gregg Allman, the Mother Hips and Todd Rundgren, while also making time to perform at small, intimate venues, both as a full band and an acoustic duo. It’s been more than five years since Luvplanet’s last album, but 2016 is an exciting time for the band, as McGee and Sutton, along with bassist Tommy Sisco and drummer Michael Amos, have finished recording their fifth fulllength record, Rivertown, set for release on May 20 and available now for pre-order on the band’s website. Luvplanet.net.

GOOD TIMES Family, community, sustainability and fun—no other town in Marin exemplifies all of these core values better than Fairfax, and no other event exemplifies Fairfax better than the Fairfax Festival. Combining all of Marin’s loves into one weekend of live music, arts and crafts, organic goods and more, Marin’s Best Music Festival returns to Contratti Park’s baseball field June 11-12 for its 39th year. The weekend will commence with a family film night on Friday, June 10, before a downtown parade on Saturday morning kicks off the weekend’s festivities. In addition to three stages of entertainment, wholesome food and creative vendors, the festival includes an Ecofest with a pavilion full of interactive and educational activities that reflect Fairfax’s commitment to open space, GMO-free produce and other environmentally minded movements.✹ Fairfaxfestival.com.

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FITNESS & RECREATION BEST OF MARIN 2016 “I paint what I like, when I like, and where I like, with occasional nostalgic journeys.” David Hockney

avid Hockney once said that the sources of inspiration for his work were wide. “I am sure my own sources are classic, or even epic themes,” he said. “Landscapes of foreign lands, beautiful people, love, propaganda, and major incidents (of my own life).” If planted in Marin with an easel, the English painter might never feel the need to leave the rolling emerald hills of Mount Tamalpais, the forested trails of China Camp State Park and the long, sandy stretches of Stinson Beach. And if he were searching for subjects for his swimming pool series, he wouldn’t have to wander beyond Bay Club Marin or the Mt. Tam Racquet Club to find athletes underwater—or quietly pondering a splash.—M.O.

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BEST OF MARIN 2016 FITNESS & Recreation WORK IT “Whatever you need to live life to the happiest, it’s all at the Bay Club.” So when running those trails just isn’t enough, 60,000 square feet of luxurious facilities await at Bay Club Marin, Marin’s Best Health Club. Group exercise, squash, Pilates, swimming, yoga, cycling, basketball and more are all at your fingertips, and the worldclass Sanctuary Spa—offering everything from therapeutic work to massage treatments to skin and nail care—lets you zen out after intense workouts. Bay Club Marin has a cafe, a registered dietician for nutrition needs and fitness, and summer and childcare programs for kids. For those looking to unwind, a Vintage Seventy-Seven Wine Club boasts handpicked vino, exclusive tastings and winery excursions. 220 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera; 415/945-3000.

GIVE IT A WHIRL According to Pelo Fitness, to have the life that you want, all you have to do is set the pedals of a bike in motion—the rest just follows. Marin’s Best Gym, which says it’s less of a gym and more of a “perfect formula,” offers top-of-the-line cycling equipment and “the best teachers on earth” to give visitors their “best ride ever.” Designed to burn fat and build lean, strong muscles, Pelo’s programs will have you giving yourself a high-five in the mirror in no time. Here, you can do it all: Build endurance and cardiovascular health through

cycling, build full-body strength through a TRX suspension system and learn how to make the best food choices through a nutrition program. If you find yourself lost in the whirlwind of an epic workout, all you have to do is remember Pelo’s motto: Spin. Grin. Repeat. 171 Third Street, San Rafael; 415/459-7356.

ACTIONS AND REACTIONS “Body Kinetics changed my life forever!” So gushes a happy customer about Marin’s Best Pilates Studio. What’s to love? For starters, the neighborhood health club has been in business since 1990, and is family-owned by brothers Michael, John and Joey Hoeber. The environment is inviting and friendly, and in addition to caring about customers’ muscle strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance, these guys go the extra mile when it comes to nutrition, mindfulness, rest and recovery. In addition to Pilates, Body Kinetics offers yoga, Zumba, group cycling, personal training and massage. Three locations—in Mill Valley, San Rafael and Novato—make it easy to drop in to sweat whether you happen to be in Southern, middle or Northern Marin. If life gets in the way one day, not to fear: A blog on the club’s website offers inspiring ideas for your health and well-being. 1800 Second St., San Rafael; 415/4572639; 1530 Center Road, Novato; 415/895-5965; 639 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley; 415/380-8787.

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You and your co-workers work hard all week, and by the time Friday rolls around, a drink at the local dive sounds pretty darn good. But then someone in the group mentions a class at Red Dragon Yoga. There’s an angel on your left shoulder whispering, “Yoga,” and a devil on your right whispering, “Beer.” What’s a gal to do? Yoga trumps that cold one, and you thank your friends—and yourself— for choosing Marin’s Best Yoga Studio. Multiple Bikram and Power Yoga classes are offered throughout the day at two different locations, so yogis can choose to practice 26 postures in a 105-degree room, or a flowing series of movements linked together with breath. Red Dragon promises that you will sweat—and man, does it feel good to rid yourself of the toxins and stress that have been building up. It’s the perfect way to begin or end the day feeling revitalized and ready for anything. 438 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415/3813724; 1701 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/306-7904.

RICH TRADITIONS Mental growth and physical health are at the core of San Rafael Martial Arts’ commitment to excellence. Teaching Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Self Defense to children and adults, this studio passes on not only discipline, but also confidence and respect. Classes like Lion Dancing, rich in Kung Fu history, keep tradition alive. All levels are welcome at Marin’s Best Martial Arts Studio, so no need to have years of experience under your belt. One of the best parts about venturing into new territory? Your first class is free. 861 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/459-5425.

TIME TO PLAY At Mt. Tam Racquet Club, it’s all about a healthy lifestyle—and a robust social life. Joining Marin’s Best Tennis Club means access to tennis courts, a basketball court, cardio equipment, a pool, steam room and a Jacuzzi. But it also means becoming part of a community established in 1974. So you can challenge your best friends to a friendly game of tennis, and then clink glasses courtside and laugh about those crazy serves that had you scrambling, hustling and diving. Life is short. Work hard; play hard. One Larkspur Plaza Drive, Larkspur; 415/924-6226.

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Bikes are life at Mike’s Bikes, Marin’s Best Bike Shop. Founded in 1964 as one of the county’s very first Schwinn shops, this institution has always been committed to finding new and creative ways to get more people on two wheels. Walk in with a flat tire after loving your bike a little too much, and someone always greets you with a smile and a quick fix. Overheard conversations about Marin’s best trails create a buzz of excitement, and make you antsy to get back out there and explore. Cyclists can “learn to spin wrenches like a pro” at free tech clinics, and group rides—ranging in difficulty level from beginner to advanced—help build the cycling community. There’s even a ride to a North Bay brewery. Need we say more?

Proof Lab, the place to be when it comes to surf and skate gear, is nestled in Tam Junction, right before the turnoff to Mt. Tam and beaches galore. Supporting small businesses is part of the mission here, and places like Shredders Skate Camp, Big Dog Surf Camp, Magic West Music School and Studio 4 Art are all in it together, creating a colorful community with much to offer. Equator Coffees & Teas is located inside Proof Lab—Marin’s Best Skate Shop and Best Surf Shop—so you can load up on caffeine before hitting the surf. And there’s even a small, indoor skate park. A new and inviting location in downtown San Rafael gives these guys central visibility on a bustling street—soon to be full of people from all walks of life enjoying the weekly farmers’ market.✹

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FOOD & DRINK BEST OF MARIN 2016 “Those who talk about individuality the most are the ones who most object to deviation … ”

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t’s hard to be creative and it’s also hard not to think what you do is creative or hard not to be called creative because everybody is always talking about that and individuality,” Warhol once said. The eccentric artist would have had a field day in his studio with all things food and drink in Marin County. Fresh fruits and vegetables from the Marin Farmers’ Market would replace cans of Campbell’s Soup, Johnny Doughnuts baked goods would make for a mouthwatering diptych and Tyler Florence—the county’s Best Chef, and Stacy Scott— Marin’s Best Caterer—might pose for a Marilyn Monroe-esque portrait. And if Warhol were on an all-night painting bender? Smoky barbeque from Pig in a Pickle to the rescue.—M.O.

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There isn’t really any competition in the Best Cheese Shop category, is there? Cowgirl Creamery is the place for cheese in Marin County—and I dare say the entire Bay Area. Heck, sometimes I go in there just to look and breathe in all of those cheesy aromas. As good as the cheese is, Cowgirl is more than a cheese shop. Founders Sue Conley and Peggy Smith conceived of their business in 1997 as a way to celebrate local cheesemakers and dairies (back then, just Straus Family Creamery, Joe Matos Cheese Factory, Bellwether Farms and Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery), and help keep local agriculture alive. And it’s worked. Cowgirl Creamery was the catalyst for a new generation of West Marin food purveyors working to keep the area’s agriculture thriving. It all started with cheese. Red Hawk and Mt. Tam are classics, but the shop pulls in around 60 cheeses from far and wide. If you want to rub it in to your Midwestern relatives, take them here.

Having been raised on carne asada burritos in San Francisco’s Mission District, I have what I think are high standards when it comes to burritos. I want them to be big— big enough so that first I think there’s no way I could finish it, then somehow do. I want them rolled properly in foil so they don’t fall apart in my hands and into my lap. And I want my burritos made with military-precision speed. If you can’t get to the Mission for your burrito fix, then High Tech Burrito, winner of Best Burrito, is the next best thing. They check all of the boxes. In fact, call me a heretic, but they might even be better than a Mission District burrito, given the variety of non-Mexican—but no less delicious—fillings they offer, like Thai peanut sauce, yellow curry and teriyaki. And I like the online ordering app, too. It makes goodquality fast food even faster.

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Torta di Porri It’s back! Garlic infused leek mushroom tort,

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Ahi Carpaccio Thinly sliced Ahi tuna, capers, sweet onions, pink

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Salmone con Agrumi Grilled Loch Duart, with grilled polenta,

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Capesante al Tartufo Sautéed sea scallops in black truffle sauce

Bruschetta al Pomodoro Toasted sourdough with garlic, fresh

True Cod-Baccala’ Fresh pacific cod, grilled with roasted tomato

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Sogliola Dorata California coast petrale sole, with a lemon,

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food & drink PERFECT PERCH There is an inverse relationship between the quality of a restaurant’s view and the quality of the food. The better the view, the worse the food. But I’m happy to say that Hilltop 1892 is the exception to the rule. From its perch above Novato, the once-private estate built in—yes, you guessed it—1892, offers 360 degrees of beautiful views of Marin County, the bay and beyond. Grab a cocktail from the excellent bar and savor the sight. Chef Todd Davies’ food matches the pretty scene. The “California country” menu draws on modern classics like red curry mussels, ahi spring rolls and crab cakes. Main courses like pan-roasted salmon, Kobe steak and frites and braised short ribs seal the deal. And don’t miss the duck-fat fries at this Best Restaurant with a View. 850 Lamont Ave., Novato; 415/893-1892.

COZY COVE The food at Nick’s Cove is mixed. When the kitchen tries to get fancy, it can stumble. Best bets are the basics: Burgers, sandwiches and, of course, oysters. Always get the oysters, raw or cooked. But Nick’s is about more than the food. The setting on the windward side of Tomales Bay is unrivaled. If it’s rainy and windy, there’s no better place to be than inside, cozy and warm, as storms sweep across the bay’s waters. Sunny days are even better. The bar fairly oozes tales of drinkers and revelers from times gone by. Walk out on the pier and head to the boat shack at the end with a beverage of choice in hand and attempt to take it all in—the sights, the smells, the history, the

beauty of it all. (I recently got a clothing catalogue in the mail that used the pier for its photo shoot.) Nick’s Cove is certainly the Best Beach Restaurant in Marin County, but it’s so much more. And what that is depends on who you are, where you’ve been and what Nick’s means to you. Go and make some memories. 23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall; 415/663-1033.

GOT SOUL Best Meal Under $20? Sure, I give Sol Food that. I’d also say that it’s one of the few restaurants I’d wait in line for. And come during the weekend or prime-time weekday lunch or pretty much anytime really, and you’re going to wait. That’s because Sol Food isn’t just a good value; it’s great food served in a lively atmosphere. And you won’t have to wait long. These folks know what they’re doing and somehow keep things moving when there’s a crowd—which is always. I’m a fan of the pollo al horno, tangy roasted chicken thighs marinated with oregano and garlic. It comes with rice, beans, a salad and a choice of French fries or fried platanos (get a little of both). The nap-inducing meal will set you back $15.75, with a few leftovers. For something a little lighter, go for the chuleton sandwich, a pan-fried pork chop with sautéed onions, jack cheese and mayo ($10.95). Wash it all down with a cold glass of ponche, half mango ice tea and half limeade. It’s worth the wait and your hardearned dollars. 401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415/3801986; 901 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael; 415/451-4765.

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877 Grant Ave., Novato. 415.899.1516.

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27 Main St., Tiburon. 415.435.4527.

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850 Lamont Ave., Novato. 415.893.1892.

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2000 Paradise Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.3400.

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100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito. 415.332.1500.

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1122 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

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MARIN JOE’S

23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033.

1585 Casa Buena Drive, Corte Madera. 415.924.2081.

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VILLAGE SAKE

SOL FOOD

19 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. 415.5241.5790.

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1408 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.457.5400. 247 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley. 415.388.1852.

401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 415.380.1986. 903 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael. 415.451.4765.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND Fish is everything a fish restaurant should be. It’s on the water, it’s unpretentious and it serves an extensive menu of expertly prepared, fresh-from-the-water fish. Fish, winner of Best Seafood, goes beyond the usual suspects. A recent special featured fried halibut cheeks (kind of like a filet mignon of the sea). There are fish tacos made with whatever’s fresh and best. There’s a heaping Dungeness crab roll. (It’s OK to eat Dungeness now, so do it and support your local crabber.) And check out the Portuguese red chowder made with tomatoes, linguica, clams and smoked paprika. The best thing about Fish is that all of the fish (and shellfish) comes from sustainable sources. That’s something few restaurants can say. In fact, state legislators gave Fish the Sustainable North Bay Award in honor of the restaurant’s commitment to protecting wild fish populations and supporting local fishermen. What else could you want? Guinness and HenHouse Oyster Stout on tap? They’ve got that, too. 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito; 415/331-3474.

BREW, BABY, BREW There’s a certain brewery that uses a dog on the label, used to call Lagunitas home base and sucks up a lot of attention in the North Bay. They make some good brews, but Marin County has many other fine beer producers that deserve recognition. Iron Springs Pub & Brewery in Fairfax flies a little lower on the radar. But that (and its brews) is what makes this winner of Best Microbrew cool. The pub has a great neighborhood appeal.

Out now is the Moonwalker Spring Bock seasonal brew, a strong (6.8 percent ABV) golden ale. While it’s all about IPAs these days and Iron Springs makes some excellent ones, it’s nice to see something other than boozy, hop bombs like Iron Spring’s easy-drinking Screaming Eagle lager, weighing in at just 3 percent ABV. Have two! Great live music at the pub is the perfect accompaniment to whatever you’re drinking. 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax; 415/485-1005.

SHAKE SUGAREE It’s kind of funny that a restaurant that prides itself on earnest, farmfocused cuisine gets the nod for Best Cocktails. To be sure, the food is good, but it competes with what’s shaking at the bar. And what a bar it is. It stretches pretty much the whole width of the place. It’s an adult candy store of booze, with lights dimmed pleasantly low. What’s good to drink? Every winter I think that I should invent a maple syrup cocktail. Too late. Farmshop’s mixmasters beat me to it with the Maple Heist: Templeton rye, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg whites and bitters. Check out the rootsy Real Roots, Amaro Montenegro, Rittenhouse rye and lemon juice mixed with ginger beer and rhubarb bitters. And I love Farmshop’s take on the Paloma When Doves Cry. It’s got Milagro silver tequila, grapefruit and lime, Squirt soda, smoked salt and grapefruit foam. And now it tastes bittersweet with the passing of the Purple One.Y

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HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST OF MARIN 2016 “It was hard to get a painting that was despicable enough so that no one would hang it— everybody was hanging everything.” Roy Lichtenstein

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utside is the world; it’s there,” Roy Lichtenstein once said. “Pop Art looks out into the world; it appears to accept its environment, which is not good or bad, but different—another state of mind.” Lichtenstein would have found more than enough to work with in Marin’s talented home improvement environment: Whaam!—clean carpet, thanks to Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning! Pop!—a comfy couch from Sunrise Home! Bam!—new tools from Jackson’s Hardware! So many fun, ordinary things … so little time.—M.O.

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4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-100, San Rafael. 415.461.6257.

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Art, name no tub time. Emit but one mantra: Kitchens & More is a well-deserved winner in the Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeler department. Whether it’s a new pantry for your canned hams or that deep, lenticular bathroom sink you’ve had your eye on—these guys have got you covered front to back and vice versa.

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4178 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael; 415/479-1000.

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285 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. 415.382.7717.

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822 Francisco Blvd. W., San Rafael. 415.456.3656.

5784 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera; 415/924-7321; 338 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415/388-1086.

19 Digital Drive, Novato. 415.279.9661.

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Study of A Common Marin Dust-Up: After much discussion, the new plan for the yurt is to paint it the color of a soft, pink landscape, with splashes of reflective yellow, which is more of a study for a fashion plate than the simple task of painting a freaking yurt, but you’re in this together and she has the way with the imploring chromesthesia. Tamalpais Paint & Color, crowned Marin’s Best Paint Services, has a way with the customer service and has handled these sorts of issues before. Go to them.

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Your interior landscape is a mess, your desk drawers are open but empty because the junk’s all on the floor and you clearly need an interior 2.0—so get your act together as you swivel around in the vintage chair and contemplate how the heck to organize it all. Changing Places, changing spaces— let the Best Home Organizer help you out. 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-100, San Rafael; 415/461-6257.

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SMART WINDOW CLEANING 22 Commercial Blvd., Ste. B, Novato. 415.382.0999.

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In a world gone nuts for expendable products with built-in expiration dates—an expectation of upgrades at every holiday or convenient juncture of cash, opportunity and Apple press conference—there still are places that you can bring a balky toaster to and get it fixed—or buy a new one if the toast keeps burning up, like a nightmare vision of the Orange Man actually getting elected president. You want old-school attention to the value of thrift, but you also want the latest in ecofriendly washing machines. Martin & Harris Appliances, Marin’s Best Appliance Repair, has more than a half-century of experience, and knows just what it is that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing.

Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage, Marin’s Best Moving & Storage company, is the big-time deal for people on the move, with lots of celebrities on a client roster that spans 37 years as the county’s most well-endowed moving company. They’ve got a fleet of trucks and international shipping options if, perchance, you’re swinging on out to London for that new job. The hyperlocal hepcat on the move—they’ve got you covered, too, but make sure you send a postal card for mother from those new digs, wherever you should wind up. Your stuff will get there safe and sound.

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GOT YOUR BACK Ordinary cleaners reach only so far, but Linda’s Cleaning Services in Novato—a first-time winner in a crowded field of annual contenders—takes top honors this year in the Best Cleaning Service category. Cleaners go quickly up the staircase with the vacuum—and the extra mile if, for example, your wee one’s cherry Tootsie Pop gets crunched into the sofa.

HERE COMES THE SUN You mean there are actually people out there who can deliver the sun on a cloudy day? We know lots of people like that out in cheeryfoggy West Marin, and we know the solar guy who was supposed to put the panels in for Bob Weir while the Grateful Dead played its final shows last year—but the dude was a Deadhead and was at those selfsame shows, so the work had to wait until the deal went down. So there you have it. Solar will save the planet, and Solarcraft, Marin’s Best Solar Supplier, takes the best of the best technologies in a planet gone nuclear-hot and wraps them into a solar plan for your home. So you can tell PG&E where to stick that energy bill. 285-D Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato; 415/382-7717.

FLORA AND FAWN OVER IT Hers is a lush situation—her skin bronze by gold as she contemplates a languid, floating flower in a stone fountain, distracted only by fleeting thoughts about the coming trends in men’s wear and accessories and her telecommuting gig at the fashion mag. Rayner Landscaping, Marin’s Best Landscape Design Company, has done it again, she thinks, drawn to attention by unicorn bonsai, and sworn to gratitude as she looks off to the soft, blue landscape beyond an eroding cliff that no landscape designers can withstand, try though they may. 19 Digital Drive, Ste. U, Novato; 415/279-9661.

1208 Chase St., Novato; 415/328-9377.

CRYSTAL CLEAR What the heck happened to the window? The glass is all smudged in the corners with fingerprints and it looks like one of the kids tried to draw Saturn on the pane with an orange crayon. The detached rings are admittedly once-removed from a conceptual-art masterpiece, but don’t tell Dada about the dirty deed as you make the call to Best Window Cleaner, Smart Window Cleaning, for a proper window wash—and congratulations for their shock-and-awe victory over the competition. 22 Commercial Blvd., Ste. B, Novato; 415/382-0999.

110 Belvedere St., San Rafael; 415/491-4444.

The advent of the storage-box economy evokes post-capitalist cubist entrenchment, a last-resort, semi-anonymous zone for overparceled possessions scurried about from various domiciles until finally, the Alamo of necessary neo-hoarding, you crawl through the micro-space searching for that scratchy—but perhaps valuable— copy of the White Album, with its inimitable snow-white minimalism on the cover, and the hidden messages, all of them, somewhere among the boxes and upsidedown bicycles. Now here comes the Storage Wars crew with their remorseless and televised vulturegrab when the bill’s past due. Eff that. You want the Best Self-Storage company to be one that is forgiving, helpful, secure and affordable. Bellam Self Storage & Boxes takes the prize. 24 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael; 415/454-1983.

GOLDEN KEY Marin rocker Sammy Hagar has a three-lock box, but that’s a little bit paranoid, and perhaps too kinky for mother and child’s delicate ears. You really only need one key to unlock the door to a greater glorious embrace of secure well-being, and Best Locksmith, Transbay Security Service, it is.Y 2018 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/456-3860.

—Tom Gogola

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“I am for an art that grows up not knowing it is art at all … ”

Claes Oldenburg

laes Oldenburg once said that his intention was to make an everyday object that eludes definition. “I’m happy if people smile at my work,” he said. “I mean, I’m very happy if they enjoy it, because it can be enjoyed that way as a frustration of the expectations.” Many of us enjoy Oldenburg’s ‘Cupid Span,’ a monumental outdoor sculpture—created in collaboration with Coosje van Bruggen—of a giant bow and arrow shooting into the ground along San Francisco’s Embarcadero. One wonders if Marin County’s mind-blowing natural landscape would make this sculptor’s eyes light up with public art possibilities—an upside down ice cream cone at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, a massive bowl of water at Dogbone Meadow or a colossal safety pin jutting out of the Marin Headlands.—M.O.

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Thank You Marin! For your support for the past 40 years!

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Please join us on Saturday, April 30 as Book Passage celebrates Independent Bookstore Day and announce our 40th Anniversary celebration plans for this fall! For more info: bookpassage.com/bookstoreday (415) 927-0960

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FINNEGAN’S MARIN

412 Corte Madera Town Center. Corte Madera; 415.945.9221.

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190 Northgate One, San Rafael. 415.499.0736.

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877 Grant Ave., Novato. 415.899.1516.

2001 Center Road, Novato. 415.892.2712.

852 Grant Ave., Novato. 415.898.4411.

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1417 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.457.2219.

1 Trinity Way, San Rafael. 415.479.1561.

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EDUCATIONAL CENTER BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.

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Kids not only have fun, but also get to learn lots of new skills at the Osher Marin JCC’s summer camps.

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A solid winner in the Best Baby Gift Store category for a few years in a row, A Child’s Delight is indeed delightful, and the slogan, ‘Imaginative Toys for an Enchanted Childhood’ couldn’t be more accurate. The selection is dazzling and comprehensive, and the baby section goes way beyond the pastelcolored minimum that many stores offer. The nicest thing about A Child’s Delight, besides its helpful staff members who masterfully balance children’s excitement and parents’ budgets, is the mix of modernity and nostalgia; you can find good, educational mobiles and puzzles along with the newest baby accessories on the market.

Adopting a pet is a big deal, and the wonderful Marin Humane Society, the county’s Best Animal Adoption Center, makes it oh so easy. Along with the annual (and impossibly adorable) ‘Catapalooza,’ and the clever Animal Film Festival, the center offers much-needed classes, training and lectures for owners and pets themselves, consulting services and tons of free and approachable information. The adoption center is comprehensive and friendly as well; animals are listed online and come with extensive and touching bios, and the staff is ready for the most unexpected and neurotic of questions. The Kitty Corner, the new satellite kitten adoption center in San Anselmo, is also excellent.

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Five Little Monkeys, a magical store, will make the most serious of adults want to go back in time. With three Bay Area locations in addition to the Novato store (Albany, Burlingame and Walnut Creek), Marin’s Best Toy Store manages to feel intimate and uber-local, with the best selection of toys, books and games for miles and miles. They carry every type of Lego imaginable, ‘green’ environmentally friendly dolls, board games that adults can secretly enjoy and plenty of stuffed “friends.” The regulars rave about the gift-wrapping service— professional, fast and almost too pretty to unwrap (but trust your kids to ignore it completely).

A consignment children’s clothing store? A truly genius, if not new, idea. In Marin County, however, this niche doesn’t seem to bloom, and Outgrown—what an appropriate name—does the job remarkably, catering to parents who’d rather spend their money on educational DVDs. The modest prices and good selection of gently used children’s clothes, toys, cribs and other items that kids go through way too quickly, make the Best Children’s Clothing winner a pilgrimage destination for young families mindful of budgets and the environment. As with adult consignment, finds can be wild— from a Burberry sweater to an antique bib that everyone will love on Instagram; the quality is always high. 1417 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/457-2219.

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Marin residents can hardly complain about a lack of kidfriendly activities. A lot of them, however, tend to be nature-oriented and physical. What’s a parent to do if he or she desires an educational, indoor experience for their multitalented, super-smart offspring? The Bay Area Discovery Museum— Marin’s Best Children’s Museum, Best Children’s Educational Center and Best Place for a Children’s Party—is the perfect answer. Adults love the spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the kids go crazy for all of the hands-on, interactive experiences that this smartly planned destination offers. A mock ‘restaurant’ where kids can play waiters, a ‘cove,’ a Fab Lab that includes a variety of tools … you name it—the museum has it. And did we mention that the snacks are more than edible and the lemonade is organic?

Your furry friends, or “kids,” deserve the very best, and the best is what Doggie Styles is going for. Established in 1997 by certified groomer Janine Schengel, the Best Pet Groomer category winner of years 2008-2011 is back on top; customers love the no-nonsense approach and the precision, as well as the gentle, pleasant fragrances the salon uses. Most importantly, the staff always gives professional assessments and never tries to get unnecessary treatments and addons on the books. Sure, the happy customers can’t exactly talk or Yelp, but they come home soft, clean and presentable.Y 401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415/381-1777.

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The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito features exhibits, classes, programs and even summer camps, all designed to ignite creativity in children.

T hank you to our Staff for the many years of Dedication! Miss Sandie’s School wants to thank all of the families that voted us Best of Marin for the past two years and would also like to thank our amazing teaching staff for all that they do. Recognizing the following teachers who have worked at Miss Sandie’s for over a decade. Kim McClure Over 30 years: Danielle Dickinson Sue Belluomini Susan Boyle Michelle McSweeney Over 20 years: Pam Decker Michele Thomas Over 15 years: Deborah Trantow Alice McLean

Over 10 years: Corrina Kelly Kent Grady Shay Bacon Leigh Brandt Kayda Cook

Voted Best Child Care in Marin! (415)892-2712 • 2001 Center Road, Novato, CA 94947 • www.misssandiesschool.com

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Thank YOU for voting us your #1 Vet 3 years in a row!

our pet is an important part of your family and when he or she is ill, you want the best medical care available. The East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary medical facility with state of the art equipment and that has been in business for nearly 40 years. Our experienced veterinarians and staff are ready to provide your pet with cutting edge veterinary medical care. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, your dog or cat will always receive high quality care at our hospital.

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With a brand new Mill Valley outpost, Good Earth Natural Foods is now officially the minifood empire that Marin County deserves. On any given day, the mere action of walking into Marin’s Best Natural Foods Store makes you feel healthy and wholesome; shelves upon shelves of grains and produce welcome you, and best of all, the deli section, complete with ice cream from Three Twins, is abundant and inviting. The cafe, Good Earth promises, is 100 percent organic, a notion that makes the tofu banh mi sandwich taste even better. In both locations, smiling families stock up on sugarless candy and kombucha, and attractive, lean folks with no day job sip on freshpressed juices. Among them, anyone can appreciate the good life, and, well, the good earth.

Book Passage is so much more than a bookstore, and regulars know it well. Serene and cozy, it’s practically a home away from home, and booklovers can easily spend hours there without even noticing the time flying by. With its two spaces, one dedicated to fiction and magazines and the other to children and other topics, Book Passage—winner this year in the Best Bookstore (New) category— occupies a hefty amount of space, filled to the brim with wonderful books. These things, however, make this place an outstanding gem— their events, classes, workshops and programs illuminating Marin County’s cultural life with bigshot names like Nigella Lawson and Nick Hornby, and the coffee shop, where you can sit and flip through any book and magazine, if you ask politely.

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The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death has local theater companies gearing up for exciting productions.

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Shake it up North Bay stages celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare By David Templeton

ou’ve probably heard the Bard news by now. As of last Saturday, April 23, William Shakespeare has been dead for exactly four full centuries. While not a record for certain kings, queens, Egyptian pharaohs and Roman emperors, it’s definitely a high-water mark for the poet of Stratford-uponAvon. To be sure, his late 16th century critics would have been shocked to hear that Shakespeare’s plays would still be popular 100 years in the future, let alone 400. He’s certainly still popular in the North Bay. “This is so exciting,” says Leslie McCauley, director of Santa Rosa Junior College’s upcoming presentation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. “It’s fun to be doing one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays the way he wrote it,” McCauley says, noting that a cast of men will play all of the roles, including the women. “On top of that, we’re turning the Burbank Auditorium into the Blackfriars Theatre, in London— complete with ‘orange girls.’ It will be very memorable.” Orange girls? “‘Orange girls’ were women who worked at the theaters selling nuts, oysters and oranges, which were a delicacy,” McCauley says. “Ours will be selling chocolate-covered orange slices. Sadly, we won’t be allowing our audience to relieve themselves in the theater the way they did in

Shakespeare’s time.” It will certainly be a relief to local Shakespeare fans that they needn’t travel to England, or even to Ashland, Oregon—home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, because the Bard’s works will be on full display for the remainder of the spring and summer. Beginning April 29 at the College of Marin (COM), Shakespeare’s sublime real estate tragedy King Lear will howl, and crack its cheek within the college’s intimate Studio Theatre. Directed by legendary COM educator James Dunn, the story of an aging monarch who divides his kingdom among his three daughters will bring audiences right up into the face of madness and despair. Just the way Shakespeare wanted it. As for what Marin Shakespeare Company is brewing up for its big quadricentennial celebration, expect elaborate presentations of Lauren Gunderson’s The Taming of the Shrew update, The Taming, along with Shakespeare’s nail-biting soap opera Othello, and yet another variation of Twelfth Night. Whether or not there will be “orange girls” has yet to be announced.Y NOW PLAYING: Find more information about upcoming productions at 707/527-4307 (Santa Rosa Junior College); 415/485-9385 (College of Marin) and marinshakespeare.org (Marin Shakespeare Company).

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In the film ‘Elvis & Nixon,’ director Liza Johnson compares and contrasts Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon.

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The redemption ‘Elvis & Nixon’ weaves the lives of two lonely men By Richard von Busack

smidgen of a movie, Elvis & Nixon is about December 21, 1970, the day when Elvis Presley (Michael Shannon) presented himself at the White House for volunteer duties as a “Federal Agent-at-Large” in the drug war to a baffled Richard M. Nixon (Kevin Spacey). In director Liza Johnson’s version, nice-guy Egil “Bud” Krogh (Colin Hanks) and Dwight Chapin (Evan Peters) help seal the deal with two Memphis Mafiosi—Jerry Schilling (Alex Pettyfer) and Sonny West (Johnny Knoxville, the most authentic Southerner in the movie). In a subplot grafted on somewhere during the rewriting stage, Schilling has to leave D.C. and get back home to L.A. so that he can meet his girlfriend’s parents for dinner. Johnson glues the oddly matched pair together through compare and contrast subplots; both the King and the president coming from very poor backgrounds, both vets, both with a taste for sweets, both with obsessive love for their mamas. The similarity ends there—Elvis was on a swoon of numerology, with his eyes on a mystic horizon. Nixon exudes his usual Nixonian crapulence and

awkwardness, seething over old snubs and uttering flatulent pieties mixed with out-and-out obscenities. In this movie about two singular and lonely men redeeming each other, you’d need two well-matched actors. With all deserved respect to Shannon, he’s no one’s idea of Elvis— gaunt instead of well-fed, weird and covert instead of beguiling. Nixon is a wonderful part for any actor, be he John Cusack or Anthony Hopkins. Spacey has both the silhouette and the rancor to play this diabolical figure—and there’s a trick Spacey does of slowly revealing himself. You don’t see him move from behind his desk until half the film is over; in a movie this thin, something like Kevin Spacey unfolding himself seems like a big deal. (So does the punchline—the least huggy man in the history of Western civilization is in danger of receiving a manly abrazo.) Johnson includes details that are supposed to reveal more about the big day, but they all seem to be discursive—padding to overlook the lack of source material.Y Elvis & Nixon plays at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center through April 28.

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Showtimes for the Cinema, Lark and Northgate were unavailable as we went to press. Please visit cinemark.com and larktheater.net for schedule updates. We regret the inconvenience.

Friday April 29 - Thursday May 5 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. Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote (2:20) The talented terpsichoreans of the Bolshoi interpret Cervantes’ legend of the wandering, befuddled, romantic knight. Captain America: Civil War (2:26) When the federal government clamps down on the Avengers’ frequently bloody escapades, Steve Rogers goes rogue: Run for cover. Climate Hustle (2:00) Sarah Palin, Brent Bozell and other conservative types discuss climate change and how it isn’t really that big a deal. Come to the Garden (1:30) Jennifer Wilder Morgan brings her faith-based tale of angels and animals onstage with a little help from Lou Gossett and Kathie Lee Gifford. 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 anti-terrorist machine. Dough (1:34) A Jewish baker and his Muslim apprentice form an unlikely alliance when the apprentice’s stash accidentally brings joy and happiness to their clientele. Elvis & Nixon (1:27) True-to-life comedy about the day in 1970 when the King came calling on the president; Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey star. 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. Francofonia (1:28) Fanciful documentary from Alexander Sokurov features Napoleon’s ghost leading a meditative and informative tour of the Louvre. The Golden Dream (1:42) Acclaimed drama follows four Guatemalan teenagers as they make their way across the Mexican border to a better life in the U.S. 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).

A Hologram for the King (1:38) Tom Tykwer drama stars Tom Hanks as a fish-outof-water businessman in Saudi Arabia who gets by with a little help from a beautiful doctor and a wise-guy cabbie. 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. 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. Keanu (1:40) Keegan Michael-Key and Jordan Peele bring their TV schtick to the big screen in a comedy about two hapless cousins who pose as gangsters to get their pet kitten back. The Metropolitan Opera: Elektra (2:10) Catch soprano Nina Stemme as the vengeful daughter of Greek legend in Strauss’ powerful operatic reboot. 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. Moneyball (2:13) Brad Pitt, of all people, plays A’s GM Billy Beane in this stacked valentine to baseball sabermetrics. Mothers and Daughters (1:30) Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Christina Ricci and Mira Sorvino star in a dovetailing celebration of mother love in all its myriad manifestations. Mother’s Day (1:58) Ensemble comedy about three generations of matriarchs stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and … Hector Elizondo. Ratchet and Clank (1:34) Feel-good cartoon about a troupe of unlikely heroes who take on a galaxy-destroying bad guy. Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers (2:00) The intergalactic wiseacres of Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on the low-budget 1994 scifi adventure about a time-traveling doofus. Sing Street (1:46) Irish musical about a Dublin lad who forms a rock band to impress a spirited colleen. A Star Is Born (2:55) Musical version of the Hollywood saga stars Judy Garland as a superstar on the rise and James Mason as her spiraling alcoholic former star of a husband. Zootopia (1:48) Disney cartoon about a melting-pot mammalian metropolis where a rookie bunny-rabbit cop teams up with a grifting fox to fight crime.

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Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13) Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote (NR) Captain America: Civil War (PG-13)

Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:25 Lark: Sun 1 Cinema: Thu 10:20pm; 3D showtime at 7 Fairfax: Thu 7 Northgate: Thu 7:05, 8:30, midnight; 3D showtimes at 7, 7:45, 10:15, 11, midnight Rowland: Thu 7:30, 10:45; 3D showtimes at 7, 10:15 City of Gold (R) Lark: Sat 11; Tue 8:30 Climate Hustle (PG) Regency: Mon 7 Come to the Garden (PG) Regency: Tue 7 Criminal (R) Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:30, 5:10, 8 Dough (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:15, 8:20; Sat-Sun 1:45, 4, 6:15, 8:20; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:20 Elvis & Nixon (R) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:30, 8:35; Sat 2, 4:30, 6:30, 8:35; Sun 2, 7, 9:05; Mo, Tue, Thu 6:30, 8:35; Wed 8:45 Everybody Wants Some!! (R) Regency: Fri 11:05, 1:25, 415, 7:10, 10; Sat 1:25, 415, 7:10, 10; Sun 11:05, 7:10; Mon, Tue, Thu 11:05, 1:25, 4:15; Wed 11:05 Eye in the Sky (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:45, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:05; Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 9:05 Regency: Fri 11:35, 2:15, 5, 7:40, 10:10; Sat 2:15, 5, 7:40, 10:10; Sun-Tue, Thu 11:35, 2:15, 5, 7:40; Wed 11:35, 2:15 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7:25, 9:55; Sat 2, 4:30, 7:25, 9:55; Sun 2, 4:30, 7:25; Mon-Tue 4:30, 7:25; Wed 4; Thu 4:30 Francofonia (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:45, 6:45, 8:50; Sat-Sun 2:45, 4:45, 6:45, 8:50; Mon, Tue, Thu 6:45, 8:50; Wed 6:45 The Golden Dream (Not Rated) Rafael: Wed 7 (Canal Alliance executive director Tom Wilson in person) Hello, My Name Is Doris (R) Playhouse: Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:30; Mon-Wed 3:30 A Hologram for the King (NR) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45; Sun-Wed 1:15, 4:15, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:45; Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:10, 1:50, 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sun-Thu 11:10, 1:50, 4:20, 7 Sequoia: Fri 4:05, 7, 9:30; Sat 10:45, 1:45, 4:05, 7, 9:30; Sun 1:45, 4:05, 7; Mon-Wed 4:05, 7; Thu 4:05 The Huntsman: Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 4, 7, 9:50; Sun-Wed 12:45, 4, 7 Larkspur Landing: Winter’s War (PG-13) Fri, Mon-Wed 6:50, 9:35; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:35, 7:30, 10:15 The Jungle Book (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 1, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:45, 7:20, 9:15, 9:40, 3D showtimes at 12:30, 3:10, 5:30, 8; Sun-Wed 12, 1, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:45, 7:20, 3D showtimes at 12:30, 3:10, 5:30, 8 Playhouse: Fri 4:15, 5, 5:45, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15, 9:15, 9:45; Sat 12, 1, 2:30, 4:15, 5, 5:45, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15, 9:15, 9:45; Sun 12, 1, 2:30, 4:15, 5, 5:45, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15; Mon-Wed 4:15, 5, 5:45, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1:25, 6:50; 3D showtimes at 10:45, 4:10, 9:30 Keanu (R) Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 The Metropolitan Opera: Lark: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Elektra (Not Rated) Sequoia: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Miles Ahead (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:35, 10:05; Sun-Thu 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:35 Moneyball (PG-13) Rafael: Sun 4:15 Mothers and Daughters (PG-13) Lark: Mon 7:30 Mother’s Day (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:55; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:55 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:55, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:20; Sun-Thu 10:55, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:50 Ratchet and Clank (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:25, 7:30; 3D showtimes at 5:05, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 4:40, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 2, 9:40 Rifftrax Live: Time Chasers (PG-13) Regency: Thu 8 Sing Street (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:15; Sun-Thu 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45 A Star Is Born (PG) Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7

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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Neil Berg’s 106 Years of Broadway Back by popular demand, this celebration of Broadway’s musical history returns with an all new show. May 1, 3pm. $25-$65. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800. Tim Hockenberry & His Band The compelling and versatile Bay Area artist celebrates the release of his new self-titled album. Apr 29, 8pm. $30-$45. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

SONOMA Paula West Bay Area singer and artist shares her interpretations of songs ranging from jazz standards to cabaret classics. Apr 30, 7:30pm. $30. Green Music Center Schroeder Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040. Tortoise Veteran Chicago indie rockers play off their new album, The Catastrophist, in the historic redwood barn. Apr 30, 8pm. $35$40. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, 707.938.5277.

NAPA Brandon Heath The young Nashville musician and storyteller performs a benefit concert to support children in foster care. Apr 28, 8pm.

$45-$75. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Todd Rundgren An evening with the multitalented songwriter, producer and artist. Apr 27, 8pm. $45-$85. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Clubs&Venues MARIN

Fenix Apr 27, Michael Warren and Larry Vann. Apr 28, Good Karma. Apr 29, Greg Ballad presents a tribute to Chaka Khan. Apr 30, PaPa’s BaG: a James Brown Experience. May 1, 11am, Southern Gospel Brunch. May 3, Kayla Gold Vocal Student Showcase. May 4, Pro Blues Jam with Craig Caffall. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Apr 29, La Manadanga. Apr 30, Culann’s Hounds. May 1, the Milestone. May 3, Waldo’s Special. May 4, the Weissmen. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

George’s Nightclub Apr 29, Flaming O’s. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

Rancho Nicasio Apr 29, the Rivertown Trio. Apr 30, Frobeck. May 1, 5pm, the Jones Gang. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

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

142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, noon concert series. Apr 30, Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble. May 1, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

HopMonk Novato Apr 27, open mic night with Seaplane. Apr 28, emerging artist series with Shelby Lanterman. Apr 29, Fleetwood Mask. Apr 30, Beso and Junk Parlor. May 4, open mic night with Madera Marin. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422. Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Apr 27, the Cherry Pickers. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005.

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

Marin Country Mart Apr 29, 6pm, the Susan Sutton Trio. May 1, 12:30pm, folkish festival with Red Meat. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Church of Saint Raphael Apr 29, “Magnificat” by Dominican Chorale. 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael.

Mill Valley Community Church May 1, 4pm, Rock the Ages Rock & Roll Senior Chorus. 8 Olive St, Mill Valley.

Corte Madera Community Center Apr 29, 7:30pm, Corte Madera Town Band’s annual spring concert and 20th birthday party. 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.203.5307.

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Apr 28, the Pine Needles. Apr 29, El Cajon. Apr 30, Fistful of Scandal with Old School Kids and the Soulbillies. May 1, 6pm, 19 Broadway Goodtime Band. May 1, 9pm, Elvis Johnson’s blues jam. May 4, Walt the Dog. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091. No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Apr 27, Mike Ehlers Band. Apr 28, Snake Plissken Band. Apr 29, Michael Aragon Quartet. Apr 30, Fuzzy Slippers. May 2, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392. Osteria Divino Apr 27, Noel Jewkes Duo. Apr 28, Passion Habanera. Apr 29, Ken Cook Trio. Apr 30, Nicholas Culp Trio. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355. bravewords.com

Join multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter Tim Hockenberry and his band at their CD Release Concert on April 29 at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley.

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Panama Hotel Restaurant Apr 27, Joan Getz Trio. Apr 28, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. May 3, Swing Fever. May 4, Brian Byrnes. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993. Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Apr 27, the New Sneakers. Apr 28, Mark’s Jamm Sammich.

Point Reyes Presbyterian Church May 1, 4pm, Common Voice Spring Concert & Talent Show. 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1349.

San Anselmo Library Apr 29, 3:30pm, San Francisco Opera presents “Sing a Story” Cinderella program. 110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo, 415.258.4656. Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Apr 28, Marcos Sainz Jazz Trio. Apr 29, City Swing Big Band. Apr 30, International Jazz Day jam. May 1, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. May 2, open mic and jam. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Apr 28, Sissy Brown. Apr 29, the Rusty String Express. Apr 30, Deborah Crooks Band. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311. Spitfire Lounge Last Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551. Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Apr 27, Billy Joe Shaver with Ashleigh Flynn. Apr 28, Verst and Marble Party. Apr 30, Wonderbread 5. May 1, 12pm, Charity and the JAMband. May 1, 8pm, Carlene Carter. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100. Terrapin Crossroads Apr 27, Electric Sherpa and the Terrapin AllStars. Apr 28, San Geronimo. Apr 29, Top 40 Friday with Ezra Lipp and friends. Apr 30, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773. Tomales Town Hall Apr 30, Attila Viola & the Bakersfield Boys. 27150 Hwy 1, Tomales, 707.878.2006.

SONOMA A’Roma Roasters Apr 29, Hank Levine. Apr 30, Barry Bisson. 95 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.576.7765. Annie O’s Music Hall Apr 29, the Sanctum Masquerade Ball and dance. Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. May 4, “May the 4th Be with You” Star Wars Variety Show. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455.

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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter & daughter of country music legends June Carter and Carl Smith with Caroline DeLone Thu 5/5 • Doors 7pm • ADV $12 / DOS $14

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Get a firsthand view of local artists at work when more than 250 of them open up their studios during Marin Open Studios, over two weekends, May 7-8 and May 14-15. Start at the Gallery Exhibition at #302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, from April 23 to May 15, with an opening Gala reception on April 30 from 5 to 8pm. Barley & Hops Tavern Apr 29, New Skye. Apr 30, Brothers Gadjo. 3688 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 707.874.9037. The Big Easy Apr 27, Certified Organic. Apr 28, the Melt. Apr 29, the Mighty Groove. Apr 30, the doRian Mode. May 1, Miano Jazz Trio. May 3, American Alley Cats. May 4, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Hotel Healdsburg Apr 30, Carlitos Medranos with Antonio Cortada and Julio Cesar. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.2800.

Cellars of Sonoma Tues, Wavelength. Apr 28, Greg Yoder. Apr 29, Clay Bell. Apr 30, John Pita. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1826.

Lagunitas Tap Room Apr 27, Lipbone Redding. Apr 28, TV Mike and the Scarecrowes. Apr 29, Guitarzilla. Apr 30, the Nickel Slots. May 4, Nathan Hinojosa. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Coffee Catz Tues, 12pm, Jerry Green’s Peaceful Piano Hour. Apr 28, 3:30pm, Randall Collen & Todd Smith jazz duo. May 1, Blues and R&B jam. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600. Corkscrew Wine Bar Apr 29, Carrie Jackson Revival. Apr 30, Brooke & the Caterpillar. May 3, the Rivertown Trio. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.789.0505. D’Argenzio Winery Apr 28, 6pm, Jeff Walters. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.280.4658. Flamingo Lounge Apr 29, Electric Avenue. Apr 30, UB707. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

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HopMonk Sonoma Apr 29, 5pm, Anthony Presti. Apr 29, 8pm, Chris Hanlin. Apr 30, 1pm, Matt Bolton. Apr 30, 8pm, Garrin Benfield. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Tues, “Reggae Market” DJ night. Apr 29, DJ Cal. Apr 30, DJ Hi C. 400 First St E, Sonoma, 707.938.7110.

French Garden Apr 29, Solid Air. Apr 30, Dave Hamilton Trio. 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

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HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Apr 28, Songwriters in the Rounds series. Apr 29, Pete Stringfellow and the Pat Jordan Band. Apr 30, Jon Gonzalez and family. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Apr 28, Brass Ensemble: Heroes & Villains. Apr 29, Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Singers. May 1, 3pm, Margaret Leng Tan. May 3, Instrumental Repertory Recital. May 4, Percussion and Improvisation Ensemble. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

St Vincent de Paul Church May 2, “Magnificat” by Dominican Chorale. 35 Liberty St, Petaluma. The Tradewinds Bar Tues, Open Mic. Wed, Sonoma County Blues Society. Apr 30, Johnny Tsunami & the Hurricanes. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7878. Twin Oaks Roadhouse Wed, open mic night. Apr 28, One Grass Two Grass. Apr 29, Delta Brew. Apr 30, the Soul Section. May 2, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove. Whiskey Tip Apr 29, Stone Cold Mollie. Apr 30, Pacific Soundrise. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.843.5535.

NAPA Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Apr 28, Ordinary Sons. Apr 29, West Coast Blues Society Caravan of All-Stars. Apr 30, Tilted Halos. 902 Main St, Napa, 707.258.2337. Silo’s Apr 27, David Kelleher. Apr 28, Amber Snider & Ladies of Song. Apr 29, Lyndsey Elm. Apr 30, Silo’s Got Talent semifinals. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833. Uptown Theatre Apr 29, Crystal Bowersox. 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Last Record Store Apr 30, 2pm, the Vibrating Antennas with Cursed Graves. 1899-A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.525.1963.

Uva Trattoria Apr 27, Nate Lopez. Apr 28, Gentlemen of Jazz. Apr 29, Party of Three. Apr 30, Nicky DePaola. 1040 Clinton St, Napa, 707.255.6646.

Mystic Theatre Apr 30, Tainted Love. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Art

Occidental Center for the Arts Apr 29, Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio. Apr 30, Occidental Community Choir Spring Concert. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

OPENING MARIN

Redwood Cafe Apr 27, Irish set dancing. Apr 28, Tule Lazule. Apr 29, Chime Travelers. Apr 30, Maldito Tango Duo. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868. Rossi’s 1906 Apr 27, dance lessons with the Bee Rays and Amy Hogan. Apr 29, Nova Zone. Apr 30, Sonoma Charter School fundraiser with Transcendence Theater. May 1, 5pm, the Second Street Band. May 1, 9pm, Sunday Night Blues Jam. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Apr 29, 6pm, Alexa Morales and Boca Mundial band. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707.578.8938. Sebastiani Theatre Apr 30, 3pm, Valley Vibes Orchestra

Art Works Downtown Apr 29-Jun 17, “Marin Contemporary,” Art Works main gallery showcases artists who live or have an art studio in Marin County and create work in contemporary themes or materials. Reception, May 13 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts May 2-22, “Young Artists at Work,” showing the work of students from Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Marin City. Reception, May 3 at 6pm. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331. Thompson Dorfman Partners May 3-Jun 30, “Quartet,” group exhibit of oil paintings, mixed media work and digital abstracts. Reception, May 3 at 5pm. 39 Forrest St, Mill Valley. Weekdays, 10 to 5.

SONOMA

Art Museum of Sonoma County Apr 30-Jun 26, “Tom Holland: Five Decades of Art” retrospective exhibit celebrates the painting and sculpture by the popular Bay Area artist. Reception, Apr 30 at 5pm. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.579.1500.

Fulton Crossing May 1-31, “May Art Showing,” displaying new works by studio artists and visiting artists including Christie Marks and Hillary Younglove. Reception, May 20 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305. Jamison’s Roaring Donkey May 1, “Maeve Riley Art Show,” Reception, May 1 at 5pm. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. MON-THURS, 2pm to Midnight; FRI-SAT, 12pm-2am; SUN, 12pm-2am 707.772.5478. Kitty Hawk Gallery Apr 27-May 29, “Unreliable Narrator,” solo exhibit by local artist Tony Speirs. Reception, May 7 at 5pm. 125 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707.861.3904. Studio Space Santa Rosa Apr 30, “The Greenhouse Project Benefit Art Show,” several local artists come together for a benefit for the nonprofit organization focused on providing artistic, musical and educational resources for those in need. Reception, Apr 30 at 6pm. 840 Piner Rd, Ste 14, Santa Rosa.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN 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. Corte Madera Library Through May 26, “Winsome Watercolors,” solo show from artist jan White features landscapes and still-life studies in beautiful watercolors. Reception, Apr 23 at 10am. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Headlands Center for the Arts Through Apr 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. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. SunFri, noon to 4. 415.331.2787. The Image Flow Through May 5, “Library of Congress Photographs,” images by Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans and Russell Lee are on display, curated by Stuart Schwartz. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569. 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 Open Studios Gallery Through May 15, “Marin Open Studios Preview,” get a glimpse at the vibrant collection of art that will be on display during the 23rd annual Marin Open Studios (first two weekends in May). Reception, Apr 30 at 5pm. 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. Tues-Sun; 11am to 6pm 415.343.5667. Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 30, 2pm, “Spring Has Sprung,” juried member show. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561. MarinMOCA Through Jun 4, “Altered Book & Book Arts Exhibition,” seventh annual show displays the work of 150 Bay Area artists who reconstruct and rework books into unique pieces of art. Reception, Apr 23 at 5pm. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

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Chroma Gallery Apr 29-May 29, “Simmon Factor: Live on the Walls,” a solo show of narrative and surreal artwork from the artist and former owner of Village Art Supply. Reception, May 6 at 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

At the 'Battlefield Tales of a Red Cross Doughnut Dolly!' event on May 1, 97-year-old Mary Louise Chapman, who served as a Red Cross Doughnut Dolly during World War II, will talk about her time serving doughnuts and coffee on air fields to bomber crews taking off and returning from missions to Germany. Society is bold and beautiful. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

SONOMA 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prince Gallery Through May 8, “Floresta,” solo show by Chelsea Rogoff envisions the youthful fascination with world exploration in paintings and drawings. 122 American Alley, Petaluma. 707.889.0371.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Apr 28, “Vibrant Colors,” exhibit of works from the Marin County Watercolor

Riverfront Art Gallery Through May 8, “Juried Photography

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.

Show,” 48 photographers will show their work along with member artists. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART. 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.

Comedy The Bad Aunties Comedic dream team of Judi Nihei, Diane Amos and Debi Durst bring laughter to the stage. May 1, 6:30pm. $15-$18. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600. Donald Lacy Headlining standup, seen on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” comes to Sonoma County. Apr 29, 8pm. $13. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260. 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.

Dance Alma del Tango Studio First Wednesday of every month, 7pm, Introduction to Argentine Tango, learn to dance like they do in Buenos Aires, no experience necessary. $18. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

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Arlene Francis Center Apr 30, “And So It Goes,” exhibit of ArtQuest advanced photography students. Reception, Apr 30 at 6pm. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009.

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. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

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

Adu Darara center for girls. May 1, 1pm. $100. Frantoio Ristorante, 152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.289.5777.

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

The Redwoods’ Celebration of Service Annual event to honor Mill Valley volunteers, youth, teachers and public safety officials for community service contributions. Apr 29, 7pm. Free. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

Mill Valley Community Center Mondays, 6pm, Swing Dance Lessons. 925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Events Cleaning Up Myths About Homelessness San Rafael Chamber of Commerce carries out a clean-up project with 20 downtown streets team members throughout east San Rafael. Apr 29. Marin Health and Wellness Center, 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, srchamber.com. Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group A relaxing and brain-stimulating group for adults, with supplies provided. Fourth Wed of every month, 2pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323. Divorce Options Workshop Volunteer group of attorneys, financial specialists and mental-health professionals offer four-hour workshops on divorce. Last Sat of every month, 9am. $45. Family Service Agency, 555 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, 415.492.9444. ENGAGE Art Fair Art in April’s signature event gathers some of the Bay Area’s best artists, craftspeople and performers to meet, create and engage with the public. Apr 30-May 1. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N Oak St, Calistoga, engageartfair.org. 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. Hearing Screenings Be certified for hearing difficulties and pick up specialized phones and equipment the same day through the California Telephone Access Program. Apr 29, 12pm. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062. Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft. Last Thurs of every month. $5. Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538. Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Stroll among the amazing art exhibits at various Mill Valley galleries and stores, as well as City Hall and the community center. Tues, May 3, 6pm. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Napa Valley Arts in April A month of events aims to foster a unique sense of place through locally produced art paired with Napa Valley’s best wine and culinary offerings. Through Apr 30. Napa Valley, various locations, artscouncilnapavalley.org. Raise a Glass to Raise Hope Annual fundraiser hosted by Tangible Hope Foundation includes luncheon and silent auction, and aims to raise money for new

Santa Rosa Gem Faire Over 70 exhibitors from around the world present their fine jewelry, precious gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals and more at manufacturer’s prices. Apr 29May 1. $7. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.545.4200. 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. Windsor Day Festival & Parade Entertainment by the Poyntlyss Sistars Band, food vendors, kids activities and a car show. Apr 30, 10am. Windsor Town Green, Market Street and McClelland Drive, Windsor. Work-in-Progress Wednesday Video makers have a chance to get their work critiqued by an industry pro. May 4, 6:30pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

Field Trips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects. First Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524. Christmas Tree Hill Walking Tour Self-guided walk of the picturesque neighborhood. Apr 30, 10am. Menke Park, Redwood Ave and Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera, 415.302.1160. Discovery Day Open House Discover your inner marine scientist in this annual event. May 1, 1pm. Free. Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, 3150 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, 415.338.3757. Spring Hike at Indian Valley Ascend a steep trail and view local critters and flowers. May 1, 10am. College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.893.9527. Sunset Hike & Dine Meet at parking area across from inn for two-hour hike on moderate-to-steep trails with mid-hike wine and cheese overlooking Pacific Ocean. Last Sat of every month. $15. Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley, RSVP, 415.331.0100.

Film Baseball in the Movies A series of popular and classic movies about America’s pastime screens over the course of a month. Sun through May 29. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael., 415.454.1222.

Cinema Paradiso Italian film classic is shown in its original theatrical version as part of the SRJC Italian film series. Apr 29, 6pm. $5. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma, 707.778.3974. Grease Sing-Along at the Drive-In Bring your poodle skirts, leather jackets and pomade and sing along with a screening of Grease, presented by the Alexander Valley Film Society. Apr 30, 6:30pm. $15-$50. Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale. La Jaula De Oro (the Golden Dream) This fictional drama with a documentary feel follows three teenagers from the slums of Guatemala on their way to the United States. With a post-screening discussion. May 4, 7pm. $7-$11. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael., 415.454.1222. Life Is Waiting Tiburon Film Society presents the 2015 documentary on the conflict over selfdetermination in Western Sahara. May 4, 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871. 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.

Food&Drink 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. 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.

Lectures Adapting to Surprise Public forum event is a discussion on ecology, archaeology and indigenous knowledge with Dr Anne Salomon. Registration required. Apr 27, 6:30pm. Free. Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, 3150 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, 415.338.3757. 'Battlefield Tales of a Red Cross Doughnut Dolly!' Enjoy the reminisces of 97-year-old Mary Louise Chapman, who served as a Red Cross Doughnut Dolly during World War II, serving doughnuts and coffee on air fields to bomber crews taking off and returning from missions to Germany. May 1, 3pm. The community Room of Jason's Restaurant, 300 Drakes Landing Rd, Greenbrae. 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.

The Creative Eye National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow talks about her creative process and shares images and anecdotes from her recent assignment in Switzerland. Apr 27, 7pm. Free. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569. Dharma Study & Discussion The Rev Ron Kobata leads a discussion class on a variety of Buddhist topics. Apr 28, 7:30pm. Free. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 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. How the Ears Can Talk Come see how disease can be detected and treated to improve health through the ear with a live demonstration. Sat, Apr 30, 9am. Free. Transcendental Acupuncture, 820 Fifth St, San Rafael, 415.686.1193. In the Body of Your Voice Chlöe Goodchild and Barbara Borden present a joyful, interactive and inspiring workshop to transform your voice through the power of sound and silence. Apr 30, 10:30am. $25 and up. TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.924.4848. O’Hanlon Roundtable Continuing parade of experienced artists share thoughts on creative process. All artists welcome. First Tues each month, 4 to 6. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331. Science & Spirituality Explore the nature of complexity science and Chinese philosophy in ways that translate to living well in today’s evolving consciousness. Apr 29-30. $85-$100. Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr, Novato. 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. Talking Veggies With Marin Master Gardeners Learn the basics of planting, watering and maintaining your plants, find out which varieties grow well in our area and get helpful drought management strategies. Apr 28, 7pm. Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, 707.924.6444. TEDx Napa Valley Popular speakers explore the expansive concept of “the figure” which reaches into almost every area of contemporary life. Apr 30-May 1. $95-$125. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, www.tedxnapavalley.org.

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What the Heck Is Citizen Science & Why Is It So Important? Learn about the revolutionary science movement and how you can get involved. Apr 27, 6pm. $10-$15. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera.

West End Cafe First Wednesday of every month, 7pm, First Wed at 7, open mic poetry evening. 1131 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Readings

Anne Boleyn West Coast premiere of the smart historical play examines how a woman with convictions navigates a world of royal ambition, lusty affairs and shifting allegiances. Through May 8. $10-$58. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Apr 28, 7:30pm, “Going Sane in San Francisco” with Roger Silver. $15. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley 415.383.9600. Book Passage Apr 27, 7pm, “Negotiating the Nonnegotiable” with Daniel Shapiro. Apr 28, 7pm, “Jungle of Stone” with William Carlsen. Apr 29, 1pm, “What Comes Next and How to Like It” with Abigail Thomas. Apr 29, 6pm, “The Humane Economy” with Wayne Pacelle. Apr 30, Independent Bookstore Day celebration. May 1, 1pm, “Every Moment of a Fall” with Carol Miller. May 1, 4pm, “Deskbound” with Kelly Starret. May 1, 7pm, an evening of readings with Nina Lindsay and Rosa Lane. May 3, 7pm, “Beer Money” with Frances Stroh. May 4, 1pm, “The Excellent Lombards” with Jane Hamilton. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960. College of Marin Kentfield Campus Apr 29, 1pm, “The Circle of Thirteen” with William Petrocelli, hosted by Book Passage. 835 College Ave, Kentfield. Copperfield’s Books Apr 30, Independent Bookstore Day celebration, special guests and readings take place at every store. all locations, various locations. Diesel Bookstore Apr 30, 2pm, “All the Birds in the Sky” and “Where Futures End” with Charlie Jane Anders and Parker Peevyhouse. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177. Many Rivers Books & Tea Apr 28, 7:30pm, “The Moontime Harmony Workbook” with Donna Wolper. 130 S Main St, Sebastopol 707.829.8871. Osher Marin JCC May 1, 4:30pm, “A Deadly Wandering” with Matt Richtel. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.444.8000. Petaluma Copperfield’s Books May 1, 3pm, “Whatever After #9: Genie in a Bottle” with Sarah Mlynowski. May 4, 4pm, “Wishing Day” with Lauren Myracle. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563. Rebound Bookstore Apr 27, 7pm, Hand to Mouth/ WORDS SPOKEN OUT, with poets Rebecca Foust, Roy Mash and Robin Lee. Apr 30, 7:30pm, Slam Jam, teen and young writer’s event. 1611 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.482.0550. Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books May 4, 7pm, “The Excellent Lombards” with Jane Hamilton, in conversation with Joyce

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Theater

Boeing Boeing Ross Valley Players presents the Tony Award-winning farce about a playboy living in Paris and juggling love affairs with three stewardesses. Through May 1. $25$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, rossvalleyplayers.com. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Production of the Broadway musical based on the popular Disney film brings the magical underwater world to the North Bay. Apr 29-May 22. $16-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707.588.3400. King Lear College of Marin alumnus Mark Rasmussen plays King Lear, and is joined by many other well-known actors from the Bay Area. Apr 29-May 22. $10-$20. College of Marin Studio Theatre, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, 415.485.9385. Murder at Sea Get a Clue Productions’ new mystery dinner theater show is a Caribbean cruise who-dunnit, with audience participation and island-themed attire encouraged. Sat, Apr 30, 7pm. $68. Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, 707.837.0019.

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Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie’s murder mystery is presented by the North Bay Stage Company. Apr 29-May 15. $28. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600. The Music Man Marilyn Izdebski Productions presents the classic musical performed by young people throughout Marin County. Through May 1. $15. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo, marilynizdebskiproductions.com. The Soap Myth Marin Theatre Company participates in the Jewish Theater Foundation’s Holocaust Theater day of Remembrance Readings. May 2, 7pm. Free. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208. A Very Potter Sequel Join the students of Music to My Ears as they present a comedy satire musical of Harry Potter. Apr 29-May 1. $20. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.✹

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(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 Clerk-Recorder 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)

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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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DAYCARE, 50 PARKVIEW CIR, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: DENIA CAMPOS BRASIL, 50 PARKVIEW CIR, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. 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 7, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139615 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) STAR SMOG CHECK 2) STAR SMOG 3) STAR SMOG CHECK TEST ONLY STATION 4) STAR SMOG CHECK GREENBRAE, 2080 REDWOOD HIGHWAY, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: YUAN MU ENTERPRISE LLC, 3313 DUNSMUIR CT, PLEASANTON, CA 94588. 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 Apr 11, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139509 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HEARTH, 323 CARDINAL COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: LISA WEINDORF, 323 CARDINAL COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 28, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139657 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LUZ DO OURO, 11 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: KIMBERLY HUGHES, 11 FLORIBEL 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 April 18, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139646 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BARBER – BELLA, 83 BROADWAY BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: CASEY P BARSOCCHINI, 83 BROADWAY BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. 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 April 15, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304690 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on April 8, 2016 Under File No: 2016-139604. Fictitious Business name(s) 1) OURO 2) OUROLOVE, 11 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN

ANSELMO, CA 94960: KIMBERLY HUGHES, 11 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 AND Fictitious Business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk Recorder’s office on April 12, 2016 Under File No: 2016-139621. Name (s) OURO LOVE, 11 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: KIMBERLY HUGHES, 11 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on April 18, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139697 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ESSENTIAL ERRANDS, 376 GLACIER WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PAULA RADTKE, 376 GLACIER WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. 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 Apr 22, 2016 (Publication Dates: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139545 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TAX DEPRECIATION SOLUTIONS, 49 MONTECITO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALAN BARBIER, 49 MONTECITO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 31, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139656 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PURE JOY ACUPUNCTURE AND BODY WORK, 1206 THIRD ST, SUITE # 3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KATHERINE CHANEY, 116 OAK SPRINGS DR, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 18, 2016. (Publication Dates: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18 of 2016) OTHER NOTICES

OTHER NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SEAN NOONAN MOYLAN Case No. PR-1601410 filed on APR 20, 2016. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SEAN NOONAN MOYLAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: FRANK NOONAN, in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRANK NOONAN be appointed as the personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal

representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: MAY 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept:M, ROOM: M, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 113, San Rafael, CA, 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four month from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code Section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MEREDITH R. BUSHNELL, ARNOLD & PORTER LLP, THREE EMBARCADERO CENTER, 10TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111. Telephone: 415-471-3135. (Publication Dates: Apr 27, May 4, 11 of 2016) Notice Content: SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CASE NUMBER: FL 1601302 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: JONN JOSEPH DERI You have been sued. PETITIONERS NAME IS: LUCY SALTER DERI You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE--RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court are: MARIN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORINA, 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, P.O. BOX 4988, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913-4988 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an

attorney, are: LUCY SALTER DERI, 47 LYFORD DRIVE #11, TIBURON, CA 94920. Clerk, by /s/ JAMES M.KIM, Court Executive Officer, Marin County Superior Court, By C.LUCCHESI, Deputy Date: April 11, 2016 STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children;3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be files and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasicommunity property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE- ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. This case is assigned for all purposes to Judge ADAMS. IT IS ORDERED THAT THE PARTIES OR COUNSEL IN THIS CASE MUST APPEAR AT THE FIRST CASE PROGRESS CONFERENCE ON: 9/6/2016 AT 1: 30 PM IN COURTROOM H. No appearance is required if 1) a judgement is entered before the date set, or 2) the parties file a stipulation to Continue Case Conference( form FL007) . Publication Dates: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015)

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By Amy Alkon

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My boyfriend of a year used to fly into rages. He and his ex had huge, ugly screaming fights. He now uses “mental tricks” to stay calmer. Obviously, rage is a bad thing, but it’s also a passionate thing. Is it crazy to worry that he doesn’t care enough about me to get really angry?—Fretting

When the cops come to the door, it usually isn’t to say, “Your neighbors called and said they heard you loving each other really loudly.” Rage isn’t a sign of love; it’s a sign of bad emotion management. Research by doctor and behavioral neuroscientist Emil Coccaro finds that people who are prone to angry outbursts—responding to every slight like somebody just nuked Rhode Island—have exaggerated activity in part of the brain called the amygdala. This is a set of lima bean-sized structures that basically work as a security guard, identifying threats (or potential threats). As neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux explains it, the amygdala makes a “quick and dirty” assessment that danger is afoot—before rational thought can get involved—and releases chemical messengers to get us to leap into action, as in, “DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOU DIE!” But because the amygdala is an evolutionarily ancient structure—one we share with sheep and hamsters—it’s not all that discerning. In fact, it makes a lot of mistakes. That’s because our chances of survival are better if we jump out of our skin at a rustling in the leaves that turns out to be nothing—rather than being all, “Yeah, that could be a deadly poisonous snake, but I’m not letting it get in the way of a good bong hit.” Still, socially, a hypersensitive amygdala can pose problems— like our going all Kill Bill on somebody’s ass when they, oh, graze our arm reaching for a coffee lid. Chances are that what your boyfriend has learned to do through these “mental tricks” is redirect his attention from the amygdala to the newer, thinkier “frontal” parts of the brain. Yes, your brain is about as easily fooled as Aida, my 6-pound Chinese crested. The vet holds out a treat in one hand so Aida won’t get hopped up about the other—which is en route to her butt with the same size thermometer they use on the Great Dane. Your boyfriend’s newfound cool is a sign—showing that he gets that rage is to problem-solving as a chain saw is to hangnail eradication. Of course, many people realize that they’re doing something totally counterproductive—and remain all pedal to the metal down Stupid Avenue instead of investing the effort your boyfriend did (and does) to respond differently. As for the notion that his not blowing his top means that he doesn’t care about you … right. Nothing says you’ve got the lukewarmies for somebody like treating them with love, patience and respect instead of giving in to your initial impulse to stab them in the neck with a fork.

I’m a woman with a high sex drive. My boyfriend and I live a long plane ride apart. Months can go by between visits. On our first day together, he typically has erectile dysfunction. The next day, everything’s good. However, it’s hard to not take the first day personally. After we’re apart for a while, shouldn’t he be raring to go?—Concerned

A classic car that’s been garaged for the winter can also be hard to start, but that probably isn’t a sign that you need to lose a few pounds and sex up the undies. Luckily for the car, it just needs a battery jump, not reassurance from the tow truck driver: “You’ve still got it, Impala!” For a man, however, first-day-back jitters can easily turn Mr. Happy into Mr. I Dunno What Happened. This occurs because emotions aren’t just feeling-flavored thoughts; they have physiological underpinnings. Anxiety is a cousin of fear. The same area in the brain—the amygdala—sounds the alarm, chemically messaging your body to prepare it to fight or flee. Your body, in turn, shuts down processes not required for that, like digestion, and diverts blood flow where it’s needed most: To your heart and the large muscles (in your arms and legs) that you’d use to hit back or run. (Sadly, the “third leg” does not count as an actual leg.) The thing is, if your boyfriend doesn’t feel pressured to put on a big show, the show might just happen. On your first day together, tell him that you just want to cuddle and reconnect—and act like you mean it. Your overriding goal should be making him feel comfortable—though not the way an ER nurse would, by cutting off his jeans while he’s asleep with a big pair of surgical scissors.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of April 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The oracle I’m

about to present may be controversial. It contains advice that most astrologers would never dare to offer an Aries. But I believe that you are more receptive than usual to this challenge, and I am also convinced that you especially need it right now. Are you ready to be pushed further than I have ever pushed you? Study this quote from novelist Mark Z. Danielewski: “Passion has little to do with euphoria and everything to do with patience. It is not about feeling good. It is about endurance. Like patience, passion comes from the same Latin root: pati.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re in a phase of your cycle when you’ll be rewarded for your freshness and originality. The more you cultivate a “beginner’s mind,” the smarter you will be. What you want will become more possible to the degree that you shed everything you think you know about what you want. As the artist Henri Matisse said, if a truly creative painter hopes to paint a rose, he or she “has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.” What would be the equivalent type of forgetting in your own life?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Am I still a hero

if the only person I save is myself ?” asks poet B. Damani. If you posed that question to me right now, I would reply, “Yes, Gemini. You are still a hero if the only person you save is yourself.” If you asked me to elaborate, I’d say, “In fact, saving yourself is the only way you can be a hero right now. You can’t rescue or fix or rehabilitate anyone else unless and until you can rescue and fix and rehabilitate yourself.” If you pushed me to provide you with a hint about how you should approach this challenge, I’d be bold and finish with a flourish: “Now I dare you to be the kind of hero you have always feared was beyond your capacity.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “We need people

in our lives with whom we can be as open as possible,” declares psychotherapist Thomas Moore. I agree. Our mental health thrives when we can have candid conversations with free spirits who don’t censor themselves and don’t expect us to water down what we say. This is always true, of course, but it will be an absolute necessity for you in the coming weeks. So I suggest that you do everything you can to put yourself in the company of curious minds that love to hear and tell the truth. Look for opportunities to express yourself with extra clarity and depth. “To have real conversations with people may seem like such a simple, obvious suggestion,” says Moore, “but it involves courage and risk.”

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Everyone who has

ever built anywhere a new heaven first found the power thereto in his own hell.” That noble truth was uttered by Libran philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and I bet it will be especially meaningful for most of you during the rest of 2016. The bad news is that in the past few months you’ve had to reconnoiter your own hell a little more than you would have liked, even if it has been pretty damn interesting. The good news is that these explorations will soon be winding down. The fantastic news is that you are already getting glimpses of how to use what you’ve been learning. You’ll be well prepared when the time comes to start constructing a new heaven.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Zugzwang” is

a German-derived word used in chess and other games. It refers to a predicament in which a player cannot possibly make a good move. Every available option will weaken his or her position. I propose that we coin a new word that means the opposite of zugzwang: “Zugzfrei,” which shall hereafter signify a situation in which every choice you have in front of you is a positive or constructive one; you cannot make a wrong move. I think this captures the essence of the coming days for you, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “We have to learn how to live with our frailties,” poet Stanley Kunitz told The Paris Review. “The best people I know are inadequate and unashamed.” That’s the keynote I hope you will adopt in the coming weeks. No matter how strong and capable you are, no matter how hard you try to be your best, there are ways you fall short of perfection. And now is a special phase of your astrological cycle when you can learn a lot about how to feel at peace with that fact. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): How do plants reproduce? They generate seeds that are designed to travel. Dandelion and orchid seeds are so light they can drift long distances through the air. Milkweed seeds are a bit heavier, but are easily carried by the wind. Foxglove and sycamore seeds are so buoyant they can float on flowing water. Birds and other animals serve as transportation for burdock seeds, which hook onto feather and fur. Fruit seeds may be eaten by animals and later excreted, fully intact, far from their original homes. I hope this meditation stimulates you to think creatively about dispersing your own metaphorical seeds, Capricorn. It’s time for you to vividly express your essence, make your mark, spread your influence.

helicopter pilot as he descended from the sky and tried to land his vehicle on the small deck of a Danish ship patrolling the North Sea. The weather was blustery and the seas were choppy. The task looked at best, strenuous, at worst, impossible. The pilot hovered patiently as the ship pitched wildly. Finally there was a brief calm, and he seized on that moment to settle down safely. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you may have a metaphorically similar challenge in the coming days. To be successful, all you have to do is be alert for the brief calm, and then act with swift, relaxed decisiveness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “It is a fault to wish to be understood before we have made ourselves clear to ourselves,” said philosopher Simone Weil. I hope that prod makes you feel a bit uncomfortable, Aquarius. I hope it motivates you to get busy investigating some of your vague ideas and fuzzy self-images and confused intentions. It will soon be high time for you to ask for more empathy and acknowledgment from those whose opinions matter to you. You’re overdue to be more appreciated, to be seen for who you really are. But before any of that good stuff can happen, you will have to engage in a flurry of introspection. You’ve got to clarify and deepen your relationship with yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Show me a man

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I have never let

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I watched a video of a

who isn’t a slave,” wrote the Roman philosopher Seneca. “One is a slave to sex, another to money, another to ambition; all are slaves to hope or fear.” Commenting on Seneca’s thought, blogger Ryan Holiday says, “I’m disappointed in my enslavement to self-doubt, resentment towards those I dislike, at the power that the favor and approval of certain people hold over me.” What about you, Virgo? Are there any emotional states or bedeviling thoughts or addictive desires that you’re a slave to? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to emancipate yourself. As you do, remember this: There’s a difference between being compulsively driven by a delusion and lovingly devoted to a worthy goal.

my schooling interfere with my education,” said writer Mark Twain. That’s excellent advice for you to apply and explore in the coming weeks. Much of the time, the knowledge you have accumulated and the skills you have developed are supreme assets. But for the immediate future, they could obstruct you from learning the lessons you need most. For instance, they might trick you into thinking that you are smarter than you really are. Or they could cause you to miss simple and seemingly obvious truths that your sophisticated perspective is too proud to notice. Be a humble student, my dear.Y

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