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Jessica Palopoli

In our April 20 issue, we published a profile on Will Marchetti (left)—stage actor, movie actor, stage director and co-founder of the Marin Theatre Company.

Losing something

A great interview with Will Marchetti by Charles Brousse [‘Gut feelings,’ April 20]. It took me back to those MVCPA [Mill Valley Center for the Performing Arts] days at the club house. I was the resident lighting designer there at that time under both Will and Karl Rawitz. I learned quite a lot in that old funky theatre. To this day I tell young people that are just getting started that they need to find a community theatre to help them develop the chops they will need.

I feel very fortunate to have been involved in that company in those days. I wonder how many people know that MVCPA began at MTC. Great story, Mr. Brousse. I seem to remember designing a show for you around that time at TAM. It pleases me to know that some of us are still around, although the ranks are thinning.

—Will Simonds

As a parent of three, I am feeling an overwhelming responsibility to send each of my children into the world with all of my knowledge from my varied experiences.

I’m sure this is a common sentiment.

As a species, this is instinctual (or at least it should be).

It’s quite a task, not only to gather and articulate this knowledge, but to impart it in such a way as to have an impact.

Surely each being needs to accumulate their own experiences to truly learn what it means to be a human, to be on this planet, to be conscious.

But, I can’t shake off the lack of tangible, physical experiences the new generations are missing.

It is happening faster than ever before.

Certainly people still know what it’s like to go outside, hike, bike, go out to eat, shop, go to a movie.

Social action Dear Friends, I want to share a recent experience I had with an inspiring 25-year-old named Erin Schrode.

She is running for Congress (Marin’s District 2) and if she wins she would be the first person under the age of 30 to be seated in Congress. Erin is a citizen activist, community organizer and vocal advocate for environmental action, social justice, public health and responsible consumption.

Since co-founding Turning Green in 2005, she has developed education and social action platforms to inspire, educate and mobilize millions of students and the global public with this nonprofit and beyond. She is a bold native Marinite and the voice of her Millennial generation. I met her at her first “Meet & Greet” and encourage all of you to meet her at the next one at the Community Media Center of Marin (819 A Street in San Rafael) on May 5 (7-8:30). It’s free and refreshments will be served.

I hope you can make it!

Respectfully, —Jes Richardson Send a letter to the editor at letters@ pacificsun.com.

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But all of these things are quickly becoming something we do inside, in front of a screen, alone.

I can’t help but think of the frog in the pot of water that slowly comes to a boil.

What is this dependency on this new technology going to bring?

It’s clear that communication and access to information is unprecedented.

And yet, I can’t help but think that even with all of the opportunity that this technology affords us, we are losing something.

Perhaps I’m becoming the older generation that scoffs at the new.

But what happens though, when the power goes out?

For a whole day.

For a week?

For good?

We need to nurture our relationships.

Strengthen our bonds, and learn how to rub two sticks together to make fire.

Let’s go outside.

—Brad Albert

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8 Bill de Blasio 9 He sold only ONE painting, “The Red Vineyard,” during his lifetime. It now resides at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow.

10a. New York 10b. Brooklyn 10c. Kansas City, and for a long time before that, Philadelphia BONUS ANSWER: When you arrive at your destination, you forget why you were going there in the first place. Ever happened to you?

1 Two of the world’s 12 longest waterfalls are located in Yosemite National Park. What are their names, and about how long are they?

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2 One of the most famous advertising slogans of all time, created in 1921, is, “I’d walk a mile for a … ” what?

3 At the South Pole, the sun sets, and begins six months of darkness, in what month?

4 Constructed from 312 B.C., the Appian Way

extended from Rome to what port city, gateway to the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean?

5 The highest-paid government employees in 40 of the 50 U.S. states share what similar occupation or job title?

6 What state with a four-letter name has a twoword capital city?

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7 Identify five popular cocktails whose names begin with ‘M.’ 8 What liberal politician was sworn in as New York’s 109th mayor in January, 2014?

9 Vincent Van Gogh created more than 900 paintings. How many did he sell during his lifetime?

10a. The ‘Giants’ moved to San Francisco in 1958, from what city?

10b. The ‘Dodgers’ moved to Los Angeles in 1958, from what city?

10c. The ‘Athletics’ moved to Oakland in 1968, from what city?

BONUS QUESTION: Here’s a funny word that recently entered the English language: ‘Destinesia.’ Define it.

Howard Rachelson invites you to our next team trivia contest, Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30pm, at Terrapin Crossroads (upstairs) in San Rafael. Free, with prizes. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit. Howard1@triviacafe.com/triviacafe.com.

▲ Why didn’t the Silvestris cross the road? That was what our Hero, a man in a blue Subaru, wanted to know. Joey and Guido Silvestri were on a bike ride from Ross to Corte Madera. After they passed the Town Center, they stopped where the bike path intersects with the entrance to 101 south.

As traffic dashed by, the couple strategized about how to safely cross the 101 on-ramp and continue on their way. That’s when the Hero pulled his car off the road and got out to ensure that the couple wasn’t lost or broken down. “Wow. What a nice guy,” Joey said.

Agreed. His small act of kindness left a big impression. Spread some happiness today with a selfless act and let us know what happens.

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▼ Mary walked on the trail around Lake Lagunitas in Fairfax and expected a peaceful afternoon. As she was overtaken by the team from a Marin private school, Mary noted that the kids were polite and carefully passed her. The team coach, however, was not blessed with his students’ manners and awareness. He carried a boom box that blasted heavy metal music. When the coach passed her, she requested that he turn it off to respect the more contemplative trail users, especially since sound carries across the water. He ignored her. Congrats, Coach. Way to set a lousy example for your team. P.S. We have a message for you from the 1970s: They want their boom box back and suggest you be chill from now on.—Nikki Silverstein

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1 Yosemite Falls, 2,425 feet, and Sentinel Falls, 2,000 feet. Thanks for the question to Mick Griffin from Mill Valley.

2 Camel (cigarette) 3 The sun sets around the 21st of March, the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere—then shows up again around the end of September, at the beginning of spring.

4 Brundisium, now Brindisi 5 Sports coach, usually football or basketball, and usually at the largest state university. Some are paid up to $4 million, compared with the governor’s salary of $160,000 or so.

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Upfront January 1, 2017 is the date set for revisiting the landmark Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, signed into law in 2014.

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Who pays when day laborers are injured while cutting your grass? By Tom Gogola

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overnor Jerry Brown signed the landmark Domestic Worker Bill of Rights into law in 2014, but there was some fine print: The law extended overtime benefits to a class of workers previously left out of wage-equity efforts, yet the rights will expire on Jan. 1, 2017, subject to renewal or rejection by the Legislature.

The many-thousands-strong state domestic-worker workforce is dominated by immigrant labor, much of it historically of the low-pay and often undocumented variety. The new bill was a great deal for those workers; it was always easy to rip off or underpay domestic workers, some of whom would just as soon stay in the shadows and not rock the immigration

boat than fight with a chintzy employer over just compensation.

As the Jan. 1 sunset date looms, revisiting the 2014 law raises another question about a class of workers left out of the final language enacted by the Legislature and signed by Brown.

Overtime reform is one thing, but how about worker protections for those who don’t work a whole lot of hours, the visible and casual workforce that does all kinds of work around the yard, grasscutters and yard-maintenance crews out in force as the fullness of spring unfurls?

As legislators considered the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in 2014, the first versions of the bill contained another reform directed at those casual workers, way down at the bottom of the text. The reform

was designed to close a gap in workers’ compensation coverage for low-hour laborers, but it never made it out of committee.

The proposed language would have eliminated a section of state labor code, enforced under the aegis of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) that says short-term, casual employees are only eligible for workers’ compensation benefits after working a minimum of 52 hours over 90 days (workers have to make at least $100 in that time).

Casual workers and day laborers who fall below the line are not considered “employees” under state labor code. Under California insurance law, a homeowner’s insurance package has to include workers’ compensation

protections for workers at the home who are deemed to be employees under state law.

The implications are obvious. If a casual worker who is not considered an “employee” under state law is injured on the job, the homeowner could be sued for whatever medical or other expenses ensue—even if such lawsuits are rare.

“The laws don’t match the daily phenomenon that has gone on for the past 20 years,” says Jesús Guzmán, program director at the Graton Day Labor Center. The past two decades have seen the advent of a visible day-laborer economy dominated by immigrants, and the establishment of places such as Graton.

The day laborer workforce has expanded, but the coverage gap still exists, and Guzmán says the liability almost always falls on the worker’s shoulders. He shares the story of an area day laborer who fell off a ladder and sued the homeowner, but because he hadn’t reached the 52-hour threshold, the homeowner’s insurance didn’t cover the injury, “so the worker carried the full brunt of the injury and couldn’t work for two months.”

The original language in the Domestic Bill of Rights eliminated the 52-hour rule, and thus closed the gap in coverage that leaves workers unprotected and homeowners potentially on the hook for medical bills. “Almost all of the risk and liability falls on the worker,” Guzmán says.

There’s no indication that legislators will try and reinstate that language in a re-upped version of the bill.

The bottom line for homeowners?

All the law firms that specialize in this kind of litigation say the same thing: As you tool around the home and garden, making the to-do list and looking for laborers, always work with a licensed contractor when one is required, and make sure that your homeowner’s insurance is up to date.

Guzmán says the Graton center will tell homeowners who call in looking for a worker that “if someone is injured, they are responsible for them. We make it clear that they are responsible for the worker.

Homeowners can ask their agent about their coverage, but we don’t tell them that the insurance is covering them. It’s a challenge for us, because it exposes workers to a system where they are really vulnerable and they are the ones with the most to lose when they are injured.”

For its part, the Graton center goes the extra mile to keep its workers safe, Guzmán says. Before anyone goes on a job, “we communicate and do intensive training around health and worker safety,” he says.Y

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Growth spurt North Bay stars of the homegrown & homemade

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Flourish, an innovative floral design studio, specializes in transforming succulents into arrangements, centerpieces and tablescapes.

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he North Bay is full of creative people living green lives—whether they are growing their own flowers or food, or making their own furniture from objects found in nature—and inspiring those around them to follow suit. Here are a few of their stories.

Art by nature When did succulents become so fashionable? Perhaps since the California drought turned the spotlight on their water-saving qualities, or since boutiques, restaurants and Apartment Therapy

masterminds decided to treat them as the sophisticated decor items they were always meant to be. One way or another, every big city runs succulents swaps these days, and the Instagram hashtag #succulents yields more than a million images.

Flourish, a creative floral design

studio based in Marin County, is all about the sturdy plants. “Every succulent is a piece of art made by nature,” says owner Jodi Shaw on the studio’s website. Shaw and her team specialize in artistic, intrinsic arrangements, featuring succulents, ceramic dishes, metal structures and natural additions like logs and segments of tree barks. Air plants, an impossibly trendy item of late, are also featured—floating on sticks, resting in palm leaves and hanging in vintage cages.

Shaw started the business two-

and-a-half years ago. “I’ve been personally growing succulents for over 14 years, and was encouraged by a real estate agent to turn it into business,” she says. “I thought about it, and decided to go for it.”

Coming to the field with a design background, Shaw was drawn to the succulents’ sculptural abilities.

“To me, they just lend themselves to a different form of art,” she says.

On top of their natural beauty, Shaw is well aware of the succulents’ “drought tolerance” and ofthe-moment appeal. “I just »14

Stenosis… Failed Back Surgery Syndrome… Migraines… Insomnia…

Spondylolisthesis… Circulation problems… Chronic Fatigue… Digestive Disorders… Arthritis…

“Looking for Health in all the wrong places?”

I know that you wouldn’t take massive, long-term failure from any other profession, or any other business. You’d change. Or you’d get mad, and then you’d change! If I had as bad a record as the doctors you’ve been to, I’d be out of practice, and rightfully so!

Why do some people totally accept failure from their doctors? They are told “everyone knows there’s nothing anyone can do.” Suffering from awful side effects from a drug, or getting seriously damaged from surgeries? They’ll tell you that it would have been worse. Whatever else you question, The Doctor excuses it with that “Holy Grail of Medicine,” the diagnosis.

How about a good dose of reality? A diagnosis and a couple of bucks gets you a cup of coffee. In other words, your diagnosis doesn’t get you well. It never will.

It defines your treatment, which you hope will get you well, but it won’t. Since you’re still reading this, I KNOW that you’re not getting well… that you’re searching. That’s good. It shows that you’re not one of the medical sheep.

Medicine is great for life-saving emergencies. But, despite the endless propagandizing for “Preventative Medicine,” Medicine has nothing to do with health. Ever ask yourself why everyone is sick and getting sicker? Wonder why doctor visits, tests, drugs, surgeries and disabilities are so much a part of people’s lives, so much more than 20, 30 years ago?

What I do, what I’ve been doing for 35 years, is not, in any way, part of Medicine.

What I do is the Pursuit of Health. I correct interferences to your own body healing itself, so that you get healthier. Your back pain, neck pain, gastric reflux, hormonal problems, vertigo, respiratory issues? I don’t treat any of it! I correct Cause.

And what I do doesn’t concern itself with the scientifically absurd limitations that The Doctor puts upon you! You up for doing the medically impossible?

What I do is authentic, “straight” Chiropractic*. After a chiropractor, back in New York, saved my life (quite literally), I quit med school to become a chiropractor!

Had enough of what doesn’t work? I sure did!

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PS: Tried to “fix your bad back” by going to Pilates or yoga or a personal trainer? I’ve been doing yoga for decades, and I’ve used a

personal trainer. These are good, healthful practices. So is eating well and maintaining a good attitude. But if you have any of the above problems, I can guarantee that you have interference to your nervous system, which interferes with your full expression of health, of life. Only Chiropractic liberates your nervous system, allowing your body to heal, naturally. Oh, I have seen some of them “play doctor.”

It’s really sad! Don’t fall for this. There is no substitute for the real thing. *Authentic or straight Chiropractic is NOT what you think Chiropractic is. We have no gimmicks (laser treatment, disk decompression tables, electrical stimulation, etc.), because we know that the body needs no help, just no interference.

Adjustments are specific and gentle, by hand only. (No weird vibrating “adjusting instruments,” either!) Straight Chiropractic is NOT for pain relief, though it is extremely likely that you’ll experience that here. Chiropractic unleashes the power within, your Innate Intelligence, so that you will heal from the Inside-out.

Doesn’t that make sense?

Growth spurt «13 think people are discovering them and their ways of growing, and that they’re also self-sustainable,” she says. “You can grow them and they propagate profusely, so it’s nice to share them with your friends and family.”

While the arrangements Flourish sells online are first and foremost impressive and decorative, they are also efficient. “I like the idea of offering arrangements that last beyond the traditional cut flowers,” Shaw says. “Even if they’re not planted, the succulents will last at least four-to-six weeks, and once you’re done with the arrangement, you can take the succulent off and plant it—and it will [bear] fruit and keep going.” Reusable, valuefor-money plants that happen to be right on trend? You got it.

The Flourish Pop-Up Shop is now open at 290 Bon Air Center in Greenbrae, through June 30th, offering succulent arrangements, gifts and home decor items.

—Flora Tsapovsky Flourishsucculents.com.

The curly-burly man Chuck Oakander dreams of waves intermingling with wood.

The dreams will be so vivid that they’ll wake the arborist-sculptor from his slumber and send him to his notebook, where he’ll scrawl out the vision—and then he’ll create it.

The Bolinas arborist makes functional, fun sculpture from tree trunks, and one of his signature creations is the long, carved-out wave benches, rendered mostly from Monterey cypress. These designs are as sculptural as they are functional, and sync well with Oakander’s passion for surfing— where he’s strictly of the longboard persuasion. Oakander is all about the curls and the burls.

He has carved about a half-dozen of the benches in his 25 years working as an arborist-sculptor.

Oakander doesn’t get up in the trees much anymore, he says, leaving that work to a younger, more nimble crew—and sometimes he’ll leave the crew at a worksite and head home for a few hours of sanding and grinding his latest work. No matter how tired he is, Oakander marvels at how working on one of his sculptures is a kind of instant rejuvenator. He also sport-climbs

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The 56-year-old is a friendly and ruddy-faced icon in Bolinas, known as much for his surfing skills as for the functional sculptures that populate his property—and at some homes around town—and which take many months to complete, from initial rough-out to the final, smooth and sculpted product.

Oakander looks for trunks and trees that speak to his swirls-andcurls aesthetic, adding that he’s not interested in standard woodworking conventions when he’s designing or dreaming up a piece. He’s also not interested in milling wood, and hard-angled table corners seem to bore him—or at least he doesn’t dream of them.

“I am drawn to things with interesting curves,” Oakander says.

Asked to name an artistic inspiration, he immediately identifies his across-the-street neighbor, fisherman and clay sculptor Josh Churchman. Also his mom, Oakander adds, who was a night-owl, an art teacher and a maker herself, mostly of clothing.

The pieces he renders take many months to be fully realized, and there’s often a long waiting period before he even gets to work on a piece after he’s secured the tree. Depending on the wood and where it was growing (in the shade or in the sun—it makes a big difference in how the wood ages and decomposes), he will age the wood for between six months and six years before bringing the tools of his trade to bear on it.

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But don’t call Oakander a chainsaw artist. The chainsaw comes out only at the very beginning of the process, when Oakander is roughing out his latest vision—for example, a massive and gored-out trunk that presents a tempting place to rest one’s head, and whole body, after a vigorous Bolinas ramble.

After the rough-out and after the wood is aged, it’s on to various adzes and power grinders and Oakander’s favorite tool of all, the gutter adze (it was once used to make wooden gutters, he explains), which he deploys and demonstrates with obvious glee.

Oakander is committed to using sections of wood that might otherwise wind up in the dump.

When he started out as an arborist some 25 years ago, there were lots of people in West Marin who burned firewood for heat; that business has dropped off considerably in recent years because of county regulations and other factors.

“We used to burn a lot of this wood up,” Oakander says. “I feel some responsibility here, too, that the wood is not wasted.”

In addition to Monterey cypress, Oakander also uses bluegum and redgum eucalyptus, black acacia, California bay laurel and coast live

oak. “Each has sculptural qualities of its own,” Oakander says during a tour of his workshop and grounds.

He’s still working with Monterey cypress trees that were downed in a storm about 10 years ago, and which he hauled to the shop from nearby Dogtown.

Oakander may have one of the more popular front-yard gawk-sites in the county. People pull up all the time, he says, out of curiosity and occasionally to make a purchase.

He says that for every 50 or 60 who take an interest in his sculptures, one will follow through all the way to the end.

There’s a really cool carved-out chair in the garage that he’s been working on and that reminds me of Game of Thrones by way of an Ent-approved furniture store. The cutaway inside the flagellated trunk looks like it was burned out by a sculptor, a popular technique. But that’s all-natural damage to the wood, done by a fungus, Oakander explains. He fashioned a separate lift-off seat for the chair, which he says could sell for around $15,000.

Oakander has also sold simpler hand-hewn pieces in the $1,000 range. He did carve a neat wooden spoon from a lemon-tree branch on the property for his wife, Cass Hicks—a labor of a different kind of love, and one that he’s not going to

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efore bestselling garden author Mel Bartholomew began writing books on growing food, he had built his own consulting engineering firm specializing in site and utility design.

At age 42 he retired as a successful innovator and took up gardening as a

hobby. From his “hobby,” he developed a more manageable and efficient way to garden called the Square Foot Gardening system. His first book, titled Square Foot Gardening and published in 1981, became America’s largest selling gardening book ever.

59 edible plants in the competition.

The top 10 high-value garden winners were: 1. Herbs 2. Parsnip 3. Cherry Tomato 4. Garlic 5. Heirloom Tomato 6. Turnip 7. Leek 8. Winter Squash 9. Spinach 10. Hybrid Tomato His research team found that the veggies that make the least sense to grow were: 1. Potato 2. Brussel Sprouts 3.Bell Pepper 4.Swiss Chard 5. Asparagus 6. Okra 7. Bean 8. Pole and Bush Bean 9. Celery 10. Green Cabbage Let’s talk about our winner: Herbs. I always recommend novice gardeners to begin gardening by finding a sunny spot and growing an herb garden. Most herbs are fairly easy to grow here in California, so this allows new gardeners to feel like winners and fall madly in love with gardening! Then we have them for life; fellow plant junkies, or as I like to call myself, a hortiholic.

Bartholomew recommends growing a variety of kitchen herbs and to keep any unused portions by freezing them. Both thyme and rosemary are edible but can also be used as exceptional filler plants for rock gardens. And then there’s mint.

Most gardeners hate it because it grows like a weed, but if grown in containers, mint will not take over your yard. You’ll just grow enough to put in your summer Mojito.

As for basil, Bartholomew believes that there is no such thing as too much basil. In Marin, basil will keep producing until the first frost.

Parsley is an herb rarely bothered by pests and will reseed itself in your garden. Flat-leaved varieties are more tolerant of our dry summer weather.

Cut off a small handful of outer leaves to use or shear the entire plant if you need a larger amount. It will quickly regrow.

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‘High-Value Veggies’ is the latest book by Mel Bartholomew, who has a passion for helping gardeners save money by growing crops with high value.

Bartholomew is also the founder of the nonprofit Square Foot Gardening Foundation, which has an innovative school garden program named “Square Yard in the School Yard.” In addition to that, he has started projects to eliminate world hunger in Africa, South and Central America, Haiti, the Philippines and other thirdworld countries, by teaching local communities how to grow their own food more efficiently.

This spring, Cool Springs Press published Bartholomew’s latest book called High-Value Veggies: Homegrown Produce Ranked by Value. His latest passion is helping gardeners save money by growing crops with high value. Most gardeners want to grow what’s easiest to grow in their yard, but Bartholomew encourages readers to take a closer look and keep in mind that what’s the easiest to grow is likely to be the most widely produced and the lowest priced at the local supermarket.

“Let’s face it, anything you grow and eat is something you don’t have to buy,” says the author. “Even though you’ll put a good deal of work into a garden, along with tangible investments including plants or seeds, soil amendments and gallon upon gallon of water—you’ll usually get a decent return on your investment.” But this isn’t always the case. “It depends on what you grow,” he adds. “The time to figure out the real value of what you grow in your garden is before you ever drop a seed into a hole you’ve made in your sunwarmed soil.”

Being a trained engineer, Bartholomew says to trust the numbers. His “garden investment” theory is a thoughtful approach to edible plant selection with an eye to which plants represent the best use of your time, money and effort.

Amen! His formula uses an average price-per-pound to determine what a season’s worth of produce from any plant is worth. That value is measured against the cost of inputs to grow the plants over a season to calculate an overall ROI (return on investment). In simple terms, the calculations take into account what you put into each individual plant subtracted from what the harvest from that plant is worth.

Here is what he found: The homegrown veggie with the highest ROI is … herbs! The runner-up is parsnip. Parsnip? What?! You’ll like third place more. Coming in third is the Cherry Tomato.

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Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium parking lot, 3501 Civic Center Dr.; Downtown San Rafael Farmers’ Market April-Sept., Thurs., 6pm-9pm.

Fourth Street, between B and Cijos streets; Sunday San Rafael Farmers’ Market Year-round, Sun., 8am-1pm.

Civic Center Dr./Peter Behr Dr.; Marinwood Community Farmers’ Market Year-round, Sat., 9am-1pm.

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These markets are slated to reopen in June:

Ross Valley Organic Farm Stand June-Oct., Tues., 1pm-7:30pm. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.; Point Reyes Farmers’ Market June-Nov., Sat., 9am-1pm.

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Craig Marker (King Henry VIII) and Liz Sklar (Anne Boleyn) star in Marin Theatre Company’s production of ‘Anne Boleyn,’ a revisionist account of King Henry VIII’s relationship with the second of six wives.

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ere’s an interesting essay question for some future college entry exam. If a literary work (novel, film script, opera libretto, play) is based on a historical event or person, how important is it for the author to remain close to accepted facts? Given the number of times this is ignored, the answer is clearly, “Not very.”

Of course, there are exceptions.

A Holocaust denier will be subjected to legitimate complaints.

Photos and testimony bear witness. But, if the persons and events lie befogged in the distant past, purveyors of historical fiction are free to roam at will. For them, the only thing that counts is whether these creative excursions

can find a receptive audience.

This brings us to Anne Boleyn, English playwright Howard Brenton’s revisionist account of King Henry VIII’s relationship with the second of six wives who enjoyed that questionable distinction. The play is currently having its first West Coast run (through May 15) at Mill Valley’s Marin Theatre Company (MTC).

Here is a condensed version of what we know for sure about Anne: A courtier during Henry’s first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, she caught the king’s eye when he grew tired of waiting for the queen to bear him a male heir. The refusal of Pope Clement VII to grant an annulment was one of the factors that led him to dissolve the English Church’s ties with Rome and declare himself ruler by Divine Right, a move

that profoundly affected Britain and all of Christian Europe. Three years after Anne became queen, the continued absence of a bouncing baby boy spurred Henry to move on to another courtier, Jane Seymour.

To clear the deck, Anne and four men were charged with treasonous adultery and incest (one of the men being her brother, George).

Between May 17-19, 1536, all were beheaded in full public view on the Tower Green.

Brenton turns the story on its head. Anne (vigorously portrayed

by Liz Sklar) becomes the revolutionary instrument instead of Craig Marker’s unexpectedly benign Henry. Anne meets with William Tyndale (Dan Hiatt), who personally delivers a copy of his translation of the New

Testament from Latin to English, an achievement that strikes at the Catholic clergy’s control over religious matters. It’s Anne who pressures Henry to break with the Pope. It’s Anne who conspires with her cunning fellow reformist, Thomas Cromwell (David Ari) to bring about the downfall of powerful Cardinal Wolsey (Charles Shaw Robinson), opening the door to Britain’s version of the Protestant Reformation. Almost 70 years after her death, it’s Anne’s belongings, contained in a newly found chest, that influence King James I’s determination to solidify the unification of England and Scotland.

That, my friends, is quite a load for a lady to carry, especially when none of it is substantiated by historical research. But the relevant issue is still whether Brenton’s reimagining results in good theater.

Certainly, the greatly enlarged role assigned to his protagonist addresses the feminist complaint that history is written by men, for men, and Brenton’s revisionism is provocative.

But the script, at times, feels like a tongue-in-cheek polemic, not meant to be taken seriously. Modern vulgar slang is mixed with Shakespeare-like poetic prose. Connections between Anne’s actions and their wideranging effects are often laughably simplistic. The brief over-the-top scenes between sybaritic James I and his giggling “playmate,” Lord Cecil, that bookend the play add to its sense of unreality.

MTC’s production, staged by artistic director Jasson Minadakis, is mostly solid. Anchored by a strong group of principals, the performance clips along at a good pace despite its length. Designer Nina Ball’s false perspective cutout version of a Gothic great room that extends partway over the audience is ingenious. Kurt Landisman’s lighting serves the action nicely. A single discordant note is struck by designer Ashley Holvick’s costumes for the court’s ladies-in-waiting, whose short skirts and heels are— like the script’s occasional spurts of present-day trash talk—at odds with the period atmosphere.

In sum, if one doesn’t mind the tinkering with the historical record, Anne Boleyn could turn out to be a stimulating evening’s companion.Y

NOW PLAYING: Anne Boleyn runs through May 15 at the Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415/388-5208; boxoffice@ marintheatre.org.

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Indie rock institution Rogue Wave recently recorded a new album, ‘Delusions of Grand Fur.’

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Wave of sound Rogue Wave rolls ashore in Marin

By Charlie Swanson

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ormed by Bay Area songwriter Zach Rogue in 2002, Rogue Wave has become an indie rock institution known for emotional and experimental music.

After five albums, Rogue and longtime collaborator Pat Spurgeon went in a new direction, setting up a home studio to record their excellent new album, Delusions of Grand Fur, the band’s first album in three years.

“Like a lot of things in music, it was born out of necessity,” Rogue says of the home-recording process. Rogue wanted to stay closer to his children and to explore his musical impulses.

“I wanted to trust my first instincts, because if you trust your instincts, it’s not a refined emotional response, it’s very raw, and I wanted raw,” Rogue says.

Rogue also liked all of the happy accidents, the bizarre sounds that came with recording and experimentation, and he wanted to include them on the album.

“I wanted it to be really what we are,” he says. “I’m very much a seatof-my-pants kind of artist, and I don’t want the album to be anything that I’m not. I feel like if I can have an honest relationship with people that listen to our music, that will make me happier.”

Thematically, Delusions of Grand Fur balances Rogue’s sentimental side with

his angst. The album contains two of the band’s most distinctive love songs to date, “Falling” and “Curious Me.” On the flip side, Rogue’s penchant for disgruntlement appears on songs like “Endless Supply,” where he ponders the question of living a life in a music business that’s fraught with stress.

Still, in spite of his frustrations, Rogue has thrived in the business for more than 15 years. He credits his success to his relationship with Spurgeon, who acted as producer and engineer on the album, as well as Rogue’s musical collaborator.

“I’ve always said he has the patience of Job,” Rogue says. “He’ll hear something that’s not even a song, and he has the will to let it sound like a mess and work with me until it becomes a song.”

Spurgeon’s ability to deconstruct Rogue’s acoustic foundation and add musical elements like piano and even tape delay transforms the album into an expansive palette of sound that encompasses new wave and Krautrock.

“I can be really vulnerable with him, and he allows me to express that,” Rogue adds. “I could never do that on my own.

And when that energy and openness [spreads] throughout the band, it just feels worth it.”Y Rogue Wave plays on Friday, May 6, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley; 9pm; $25–$27; 415/388-3850.

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A stray silver tabby is the do-rag-wearing star of the comedy ‘Keanu.’

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Kitnapped Kitten at center of gangsta comedy ‘Keanu’ By Richard von Busack

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n something like Quentin Tarantino’s version of That Darn Cat!, Keanu’s KeeganMichael Key and Jordan Peele make a sublime comedy team. Key is Clarence, an anxious suburban family man in a madras shirt. He’s called up by his cousin Rell. Peele is the cuddly, furry-brained type, honoring the tradition that a good comedy team is one person trying to keep order, paired with a partner whose grip has long since gone.

Rell has just been dumped by his girlfriend, who told him he wasn’t going anywhere in life. “I don’t even know what that means!” he whines through a mouthful of bong smoke.

Heaven sends Rell a stray silver tabby, scratching at his door. The cat completes him—they share milk from a saucer. Keanu the kitten is the lone survivor of a bloodbath.

Two monstrous gangsters from Allentown (also Key and Peele) shot and carved up a lair full of

drug-dealing rivals in the best John Woo style. After burglars strike Rell’s house, the kitty vanishes. Clues lead to a gangsta named Cheddar (Method Man). To impress this downtown criminal and his cohorts, the cousins pose as the deadly Allentowners.

Like the baby in Raising Arizona, Keanu the kitten stirs up everyone’s emotions without having any of its own. Wearing a bitty do-rag, and tiny bling around its neck, the little mite is a symbol of fragile, finer feelings threatened by the heavy boots of the urban world. Another instance of tenderness: The prelude to a thwarted kiss on a rooftop between Rell and Hi-C (Tiffany Haddish), during a fireworks party.

The explosions give the would-be gangbanga PTSD after the gunfights he’s been witnessing. And Haddish, like guest-starring Anna Faris, gives this endearing trifle everything she’s got.Y

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•New Movies This Week • All About My Mother (PG-13)

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Friday May 6 - Thursday May 12 All About My Mother (1:48) Pedro Almodóvar’s rich and colorful tragicomedy focuses on a bereft Barcelona mother and her unusual circle of friends; Penélope Cruz plays a pregnant nun.

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.

The Boss (1:39) Industrialist-turned-jailbird Melissa McCarthy is out of the slammer, eager to rehabilitate her image despite old enemies Peter Dinklage and Kathy Bates.

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.

City of Gold (1:31) Tasty documentary about Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold and his love affair with L.A.’s multi-ethnic cuisine.

Compadres (1:42) Action comedy about a copturned-ex-con who teams up with a teen hacker to track down the baddie who framed him.

Criminal (2:13) Kevin Costner stars as a violent convict who’s implanted with the skills of a dead CIA agent and turned into a super-lethal antiterrorist machine.

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.

Enter the Dragon (1:42) Bruce Lee kung fu fest about a martial arts expert out to take down the drug dealer who killed his sister.

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.

Exhibition Onscreen: Monet to Matisse (1:40) Explore the lush and lovely garden paintings of Van Gogh, Bonnard, Pissarro and other giants at a cinematic tour of London’s Cleveland Museum of Art. 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.

The Family Fang (1:45) Kevin Wilson’s bestseller hits the big screen with Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman as the conventional children of radical avant-garde performance artists; Bateman directs, too.

The First Monday in May (1:30) Documentary focuses on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s groundbreaking, fashion-forward “China Through the Looking Glass” exhibition; Jean-Paul Gaultier and other fashionable folk share insights.

Francofonia (1:28) Fanciful documentary from Alexander Sokurov features Napoleon’s ghost leading a meditative and informative tour of the Louvre.

Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood (1:40) Explore the National Gallery’s landmark exhibition of breathtaking masterpieces by the great Spanish painter.

Grateful Dead Meet Up 2016 (3:10) Catch the Dead’s seldom-seen 1989 Foxboro, Massachusetts show on the big and psychedelic screen plus behindthe-scenes footage and interviews.

Green Room (1:34) Horror thriller about a punk rock band battling murderous white supremacists at a remote country roadhouse.

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-out-of-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.

A League of Their Own (2:08) Penny Marshall’s dramedy about a WWII-era all-women pro baseball team stars Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell, Lori Petty and Madonna.

Lolo (1:40) French comedy about a clueless nerd who has to win the approval of his girlfriend’s son; Julie Delpy directs and stars.

Mamma Mia! The Sing-Along (1:48) Sing along with Meryl Streep and company to awesome ABBA hits like “Voulez-Vous,”“Dancing Queen” and “Money, Money, Money.”

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

Marguerite (2:07) Sumptuous French dramedy about a 1920s Parisian hostess and wannabe opera singer whose terrible voice enchants the Dadaists of the Left Bank.

The Meddler (1:40) Susan Sarandon stars as a freshly widowed cockeyed optimist who begins a happy new life in Southern California making sure everyone else is happy, too.

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.

Mother’s Day (1:58) Ensemble comedy about three generations of matriarchs stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and … Hector Elizondo.

My Golden Days (2:00) A French anthropologist revisits his past through a series of harrowing, suspenseful, erotic flashbacks.

National Theatre London: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (3:30) Direct from South Bank it’s Christopher Hampton’s torrid tale of lust and vengeance in prerevolutionary France.

Papa (1:49) True tale of the relationship between a young writer and his hero, Ernest Hemingway, during the icon’s expat residence in revolutionary Cuba.

Places in the Heart (1:51) Single mom Sally Field deals with a rundown farm, two hungry kids, a tornado, the KKK and the Great Depression; Danny Glover and John Malkovich help out.

Purple Rain (1:51) The late, great Prince stars as a Minneapolis musician dealing with a troubled home life, duplicitous girlfriend Apollonia and rival rocker Morris Day. Ratchet and Clank (1:34) Feel-good cartoon about a troupe of unlikely heroes who take on a galaxydestroying bad guy.

Sing Street (1:46) Irish musical about a Dublin lad who forms a rock band to impress a spirited colleen.

Sweet Bean (1:53) Japanese tale of the unlikely friendship that develops between a lonely shop owner and his star baker, an elderly woman with secrets of her own.

Valley of Love (1:32) Isabelle Huppert and Gérard Depardieu star as a divorced couple who reunite in Death Valley in hopes of meeting up with their dead son.

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.

Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13) The Boss (R) Captain America: Civil War (PG-13)

City of Gold (R) Compadres (Not Rated) Criminal (R) Dough (Not Rated) Elvis & Nixon (R) • Enter the Dragon (R) Everybody Wants Some!! (R)

• Exhibition Onscreen:

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

Monet to Matisse (PG) Eye in the Sky (R)

Regency: Thu 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:20; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 5, 7:40, 10:10; Sun-Tue 11:35, 5, 7:40; Wed 11:25, 4:30 Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:45; Sat-Sun 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45; Mon-Thu 6:30, 8:45 • The Family Fang (R) • The First Monday in May (PG-13) Lark: Fri 4:15; Sat 4:30; Wed 8:30; Thu 12:30 Francofonia (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:45, 8; Sun 7; Tue, Thu 8 Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood (NR) Lark: Wed 6:15 • Grateful Dead Meet Up 2016 (NR) Regency: Wed 7 Sequoia: Wed 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:05, 5:45, 10:30 • Green Room (R) Hello, My Name Is Doris (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 3:25, 8:10 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: FriSat 11, 1:50, 4:15, 7, 9:40; Sun-Tue 11, 1:50, 4:15, 7; Wed 11, 1:50, 4:15 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:30, 9:55; Sat 2, 4:45, 7:30, 9:55; Sun 2, 4:45, 7:30; Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:30; Thu 4:45 The Huntsman: Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:55, 7:45, 10:25 Winter’s War (PG-13) Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:35, 7:40, 10:25 The Jungle Book (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 1, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:10, 7:20, 8:45, 9:40; Sun-Wed 12, 1, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:10, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 9:25, 3D showtime at 6:30; Sat-Sun 3:45, 9:25, 3D showtimes at 1, 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:50, 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 10; 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:55, 5:55, 8:35 Playhouse: Fri 4, 6:30, 9:15; Sat 1, 4, 6:30, 9:15; Sun 1, 4, 6:30; Mon-Wed 4, 6:30 Rowland: FriWed 1:25, 6:50; 3D showtimes at 10:45, 4:10, 9:30 Keanu (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 • A League of Their Own (PG) Rafael: Sun 4:15 Lark: Mon 3:15; Tue 8:30 • Lolo (Not Rated) • Mamma Mia! The Sing-Along (PG-13) Lark: Sun 1 • The Man Who Knew Infinity (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55; Sun-Wed 10:50, 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 Marguerite (R) Lark: Fri 1:30; Tue 1 Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:30, 6:15, 8:50; Sun 6:30, 8:50; Mon-Wed 6:15, 8:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05; Sun-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30 • The Meddler (PG-13) Miles Ahead (R) Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue 2:15 Mother’s Day (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15; Sun-Wed 10:45, 1:35, 4:25, 7:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:30, 4:15, 7:20, 10:10 My Golden Days (R) Lark: Mon 12:30; Wed 3:15 NTL: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (NR) Lark: Sat 1 Papa (R) Northgate: 11:25, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 Lark: Sun 4 • Places in the Heart (PG) Lark: Fri 9; Sat 9; Mon 8:30 • Purple Rain (R) Ratchet and Clank (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:35, 2:20, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:30, 10 Sing Street (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20; Sun-Wed 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45 Sweet Bean (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 6:30; Tue 3:45; Wed 12:45 • Valley of Love (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Tue, Thu 6; Sat 1:30, 6; Sun 1:30; Mon, Wed 8 Zootopia (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

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Sundial Concerts MARIN New Century Chamber Orchestra The Orchestra performs a program titled “Delight in Dancing,” with a Stravinsky ballet and the world premiere of a commissioned dance suite by featured composer Jennifer Higdon. May 8, 5pm.

Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Rogue Wave Longtime Bay Area indie-rock outfit fronted by Zach Rogue performs with support by breakout San Francisco band Sea Knight. May 6, 9pm. $25-$27.

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

SONOMA Yuja Wang Twenty-seven-year-old Chinese pianist displays an unmatched level of technical brilliance and interpretive insight. Wine reception available. May 6, 7:30pm. $40.

Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

NAPA The California Symphony Symphony returns with Brahms’ second symphony and the world premiere of the “Young American Composer in Residence” commission with Grammy Award-winner Jason Vieaux. May 6, 7:30pm. $35-$100.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

The Marshall Tucker Band Iconic Southern rock group plays as part of their national “Long Hard Ride” Tour, with Moonalice opening. May 6, 8pm. $30$50. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

HopMonk Novato May 4, open mic night with Madera Marin.

May 5, Tito & the Harmonic Three. May 6, Urban Outlaws. May 7, Sambada. May 11, open mic night with James Gusse. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Clubs&Venues

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery May 11, Festival Speed. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005.

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L’appart Resto May 5, 6pm, Amanda Addleman & Lee Dynes. 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.256.9884.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, noon concert series. May 7, Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy.

May 11, Throckappella spring concert.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Marin Country Mart May 6, 6pm, the Kristen Strom Quartet.

May 8, 12:30pm, folkish festival with the Easy Leaves. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

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

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. May 4, Walt the Dog. May 6, 5:30pm, Danny Montana and friends.

May 6, 9pm, First Fridays Reggae Night with Broken Silence Sound System. May 7, 5:30pm, Dire Wolf and Johnny Rock. May 8, 6pm, Blithedale Canyon. May 8, 9pm, Marcus Machado. May 10, 6pm, Jeb Brady Band. May 10, 9pm, Barnyard Hammer.

May 11, Walt the Dog. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

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

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

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. May 6, Michael Aragon Quartet. May 9, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Dance Palace May 7, Jim Page with Jeff Manson. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Fenix May 4, Pro Blues Jam with Craig Caffall.

May 5, the Bobby Young Project. May 7, Zebop. May 8, 11am, Mother’s Day Brunch with Belinda Blair. May 8, 6:30pm, Mother’s Day Show with Lee Waterman & Jazz Caliente. May 11, Michael Warren & Larry Vann. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Open Secret May 6, the GuruGanesha Band. 923 C St, San Rafael, brightstarevents.com.

Panama Hotel Restaurant May 4, Brian Byrnes. May 5, Donna D’Acuti. May 10, Panama Jazz Trio. May 11, Moonglow Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. May 4, the Weissmen. May 5, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack.

May 6, Crooked Members. May 7, Ann Halen. May 8, Matt Bolton. May 10, Fresh Baked Blues. May 11, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio May 6, Jerry Hannan. May 7, Foxes in the Henhouse. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books May 6, 6pm, the Ruth Davies Blues Band.

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Iconic southern rock band, The Marshall Tucker Band, performs on May 6 at the Uptown Theatre in Napa.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. May 5, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with DJ Carlitos. May 6, the 7th Sons. May 7, Los Clasicos de Cuba Quintet. May 8, 5pm,

CALENDAR Avanche. May 9, Judy Hall and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. May 5, Liam Kyle Cahill. May 6, 5 Cent Coffee.

May 7, La Mixta Criolla. May 8, Scratchdog Stringband. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

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

Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. May 5, Scott Pemberton.

May 8, Hal Ketchum. May 10, Menew and Foxtails Brigade. May 11, a tribute to Merle Haggard. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads May 5, Cinco de Mayo Bash with Lebo and friends. May 6-7, Melvin Seals & JGB. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Travis Marina Second Sunday of every month, the Lonestar Retrobates. Fort Baker, Sausalito.

Wu Wei Tea House May 6, 7pm, guitar conversations with Teja Gerken and Teja Bell. 1820 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax, 415.457.4754.

SONOMA Annie O’s Music Hall May 4, “May the 4th Be with You” Star Wars Variety Show. May 6, Disrupted Continuum. Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455.

Arlene Francis Center Tues, Open Didgeridoo Clinic. Wed, Open Mic. May 5, Bucc Nyfe with Sharkmouth, Gazelle(s) and the Fighting Weight. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

The Big Easy May 4, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics.

May 5, Quarto de Fantastique. May 7, Hot Grubb. May 8, the LoWatters. May 10, American Alley Cats. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Cellars of Sonoma Tues, Wavelength. May 5, Craig Corona.

May 6, Clay Bell. May 7, John Pita. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1826.

Church of the Incarnation May 6, 8pm, North Bay Sinfonietta with Mariachi Barragan. 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.579.2604.

Corkscrew Wine Bar May 6, Domestic Harmony. May 7, Ain’t Misbehavin’. May 10, Staggerwing. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.789.0505.

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Finley Community Center Mon, 11am, Proud Mary’s ukulele jam and lessons. First Friday of every month, Larry Broderick Trio. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.543.3737.

Flamingo Lounge May 6, Ricky Ray Band. May 7, Funky Dozen. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Gaia’s Garden May 4, Judith Lerner’s Hand Pans. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.2491.

Glaser Center May 7, Unitarian Universalist musical showcase and benefit. May 8, 3pm, Occidental Community Choir Spring Concert. 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.568.5381.

Green Music Center May 7-9, “Jazzy Impressions” with Santa Rosa Symphony. May 11, Jazz Orchestra.

1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall May 4, Percussion and Improvisation Ensemble. May 6, Guitar Ensemble. May 9, Rock Collegium. May 10, Concert Jazz Ensembles. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. May 5, the Mads Tolling Quartet and Dave McNab. May 6, Sambada. May 7, Moonalice with Dream Farmers. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma May 6, 5pm, Adam Traum. May 6, 8pm, Nathan Hinojosa. May 7, 1pm, Quiles & Cloud. May 7, 8pm, Billy Manzik. May 8, 1pm, Craig Corona. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Jack London State Park May 8, 2pm, Mother’s Day Piano Concert.

2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707.938.5216.

Lagunitas Tap Room May 4, Nathan Hinojosa. May 5, Wicked Man. May 6, the Rhythm Rangers. May 7, the String Rays. May 8, Quiet Life. May 11, Steep Ravine. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Main Street Bistro May 4, Songwriters Showcase Nite. May 5,

Eric Wiley. May 6, Susan Sutton Jazz Trio.

May 7, Bruce Halbohm’s Blue Jazz Trio.

May 8, Levi Lloyd Trio. May 11, Willie Perez.

16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501.

Mc T’s Bullpen Mon, Wed, Fri, DJ Miguel. May 7, Levi Lloyd.

May 8, 4pm, Robby-Neal Gordon. May 8, 8pm, George Heagerty & Never the Same.

16246 First St, Guerneville, 707.869.3377.

Mystic Theatre May 6, Duran Duran Duran. May 11, Blake Lewis and Elliott Yamin. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Rossi’s 1906 May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party. May 6, the Gravel Spreaders. May 7, Trainwreck Junction. May 8, 5pm, the Good Ol Boys.

May 8, 9pm, Sunday Night Blues Jam. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

Sonoma Speakeasy Tues, New Orleans R&B night. Thurs, R&B classics. Fri, Sat, R&B party. Sun, R&B diva night. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Wed, open mic night. May 5, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. May 6, the Hots. May 7, Weekend at Bernie’s. May 9, the Blues Defenders pro jam. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Art OPENING MARIN Marin Open Studios May 7-8, It’s all the buzz as artists throughout the county open their studios to the public in this 23rd annual event. marinopenstudios.org. Various Locations, Marin.

Seager Gray Gallery May 4-Jun 5, “The Art of the Book,” 11th annual exhibition of book-related material includes fine press, handmade and altered books featuring new works by gallery favorites as well as some exciting discoveries. Reception, May 14 at 5:30pm.

108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.384.8288.

Calabi Gallery May 7-Jul 2, “James Ford Grant Solo Show,” exhibit features sculptures, acrylic paintings with mixed-media materials on canvas and panels, digital monoprints and photographs.

Reception, May 7 at 4pm. 456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5. 707.781.7070.

Guerneville Library May 6, “Art All the Time” inaugural celebration includes the opening of the New River Friends of the Library Book Shop.

Reception, May 6 at 6pm. 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.

Joseph Jewell Wines May 5-Jul 30, “Wizardsky at the Jewell,” figure painter and visionary artist Richard Wizardsky displays reverse engineered glass paintings on repurposed windows and glass.

Reception, May 5 at 5:30pm. 6542 Front St, Forestville. Thurs-Mon, 11 to 5. 707.975.4927.

Riverfront Art Gallery May 11-Jun 26, “Late Spring Show,” Reception, May 14 at 5pm. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6.

Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART. Sebastopol Gallery May 4-Jun 12, “Treen,” woodturner Kalia Kliban’s new show exhibits works made from walnut, alder, birch and other fine woods.

Reception, May 7 at 5pm. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

Steele Lane Community Center May 10-Jun 23, “Coastal West,” colorful plein air pantings by Vanessa Hadady celebrates the coastal waters from California to Oregon.

Reception, May 11 at 4pm. 415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa. Mon-Thurs, 8 to 7; Fri, 8 to 5.

707.543.3282.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN 142 Throckmorton Theatre Through May 29, “Moved by Faith,” paintings, ceramics and photography created by student artists from Marin Catholic High School. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

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.

Art Works Downtown Through 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.

Corte Madera Library Through May 26, “Winsome Watercolors,” solo show from artist jan White features landscapes and still-life studies in beautiful watercolors. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

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140 E Napa St, Sonoma. Wed-Thurs and SunMon, 11 to 5; Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.996.3115.

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.

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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.

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 event in May. 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. Tues-Sun; 11am to 6pm 415.343.5667.

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

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through May 21, “Young Artists at Work,” showing the work of students from Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Marin City. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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

415.388.4331.

Osher Marin JCC Through May 31, “Rescue, Relief & Renewal,” exhibit of rare archival photographs from Poland, originally presented at the Galicia Jewish Museum Krakow in 2014. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through May 27, “Abstract Landscapes & Cityscapes,” group exhibit of works on canvas features art from Heather Capen, Nick Coley and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

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

Weekdays, 10 to 5.

SONOMA Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through May 17, “Tim Brody Solo Show,” Sonoma County artist shows his collection of predominantly pastel paintings. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

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Enjoy an evening of wit and social critique with bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris on May 7 at the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael.

History Museum of Sonoma County Through May 15, “Building the American Dream: Sonoma County After the War,” exhibit looks at Sonoma County in the postWWII era. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. TuesSun, 11 to 4. 707.579.1500.

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.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through May 8, “Juried Photography 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.

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

David Sedaris One of America’s top humor writers delivers sardonic wit and incisive social critiques.

May 5, 7:30pm. $59. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123. May 7, 8pm. $35-$60. Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

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

Kathleen Madigan The standup star brings her funny new show, “The Mermaid Lady Tour,” to Sonoma County. May 6, 8pm. $35. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

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

Flamingo Lounge Tuesdays, swing dancing with lessons.

Sundays, 7pm, Sensual Salchata Nights, dress to impress with salsa and bachata dance lessons followed by open

dancing. $10. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa 707.545.8530.

Marin Center Showcase Theatre May 6-8, PAAM Annual Showcase, students perform dance routines in the styles of Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet and more. $16$20. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.

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

925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Events Astronaut Lullabies Immersive live concert experience with Jim and Kathy Ocean, exploring inner and outer space, returns by popular demand. Sun, May 8, 3pm. $10-$15. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.

Awakening Self-Compassion Retreat Cultivate a new relationship with yourself, based in kindness, awareness and an appreciation for your own humanity. May 9-12. $549. Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd, Cazadero, ratnaling.org.

Bay Area Human Race Support nonprofits and schools by sponsoring or participating in this fun 5k.

Run or walk as you enjoy live music, food and community fun. May 7, 7am. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.499.6400.

Calistoga Art Walk Follow the signs and view art with strolling tour of shops and galleries. First Wed-Thurs of every month, 5pm. Free. Downtown Calistoga, Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 707.225.1003.

Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience Furry four-legged performers show off such stunning tricks as high jump challenges, flying disc stunts and more. May 8, 2 and 6pm. $33. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, 707.256.7500.

Day at the Derby Wage bets on races shown on the big screen, enjoy live music, sip mint juleps, wine, beer and sweet tea, dine on a southern inspired menu and dress in your best hat for this West County Community Services fundraiser. May 7, 12pm. $75. Rio Theater, 20396 Bohemian Hwy, Monte Rio, 707.865.0913.

First Friday Art Walk Downtown Guerneville event includes artist receptions and food pairings. First Fri of every month. Free. Sonoma Nesting Company, 16151 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.3434.

The French Market Stroll through aisles of antique treasures and vintage bargains, grab a crepe and listen to live French music. Second Sun of every month, 9am. through Oct 9. Free. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael., 415.499.6800.

Horse Expo Watch horse demos, get information from experts and shop from a variety of local businesses. May 7, 9am. Free admission.

Novato Horsemen, 600 Bugeia Ln, Novato, 530.680.7518.

In Celebration of Mothers Luncheon Fundraiser for Center for Domestic Peace features keynote address from best-selling author Peggy Orenstein. Reservations required. May 6, 10:30am. Peacock Gap Country Club, 333 Biscayne Dr, San Rafael, mhedlund@c4dp.org.

Landmark Spring Festival Enjoy local fare, taste through current Landmark releases, and listen to live music on the patio. May 7, 11am. Landmark Vineyards, 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707.833.0216.

Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival Enjoy the showcase of Japanese art exhibits, clothing, food, origami, crafts, kids activity table, demonstrations of taiko drumming, folk dance and music, traditional music ensemble, martial arts and more. May 7, 11am-5pm. Free. Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.332.6892.

Mothers Matter 2016 Gilead House, Novato’s family and community builder, holds its eighth annual fundraiser with supper and speakers. May 7, 5:30pm. Free admission. Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 201 Seminary Dr, Mill Valley, 415.895.5575.

Mural Celebration Come celebrate the opening of the beautiful new mural designed and created by homeless and unemployed people, coordinated by Restore4All, a project from the Dominican class 'Community Engaged Arts' program. May 5, 1-3pm. Boyd Memorial Park, B Street, San Rafael.

Nerdapalooza Coinciding with free comic book day, Saturday features in-store rummage sale and flea market. Sunday includes a customer appreciation BBQ and potluck along with a cosplay competition. May 7-8. Outer Planes Comics and Games, 519 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.546.2000.

Nuno Felted Coat Workshop Design and make a one-piece wool coat with materials included, led by Charity van der Meer. May 6-8. $590. West County Fiber Arts, 3787 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, 707.827.3315.

Ping-Pong & Right-Brain Exploration Table tennis takes on a whole new light.

Mon, 7:30pm. $15 per month. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

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

Sausalito’s Spring City-Wide Yard Sale Bargain hunters and window shoppers alike will love this city-wide sale with over 90 booths. May 7, 9am. MLK Parking Lot, 610 Coloma St, Sausalito.

Sebastopol Art Walk First Thurs monthly, 6 - 8pm, downtown area galleries and businesses showcase local artists. First Thurs of every month.

Sebastopol Plaza, Weeks Way, Sebastopol, 707.874.9462.

Senior Access Caregiver Support Group Caring for an adult can be challenging. This group is facilitated by a specially trained professional. First Thurs of every month, 11am. Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 333 Ellen Dr, San Rafael.

Spring Garden Celebration Food writer Clark Wolf hosts an afternoon of cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, a garden tour, prize drawings, a silent auction and more. May 7, 12:30pm. Free admission.

Guerneville School, 14630 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707.869.2864.

Spring Studio Sale Get something great for Mother’s Day, yourself or your garden from Sonoma Ceramics during their spring sale. May 7, 9am. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707.938.4626.

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.

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.

French Garden Farm Tour Join Dan Smith for practical tips on growing your own garden. First Sat of every month.

Free. French Garden Farm, 11031 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, 707.824.2030.

Garden Volunteer Day Sink your hands into the beautiful, rich soil at the OAEC’s garden and learn from the diversity of plant life. Wed. Free. Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, 707.874.1557.

Senior Stroll Enjoy an easy walk along a shaded creek path with thriving natural sights. May 11, 10am.

Bear Valley Visitor Center, Bear Valley Rd, Olema, marincountyparks.org.

Woods to Waves Walk, run or mountain bike from the redwood hills of western Sonoma County down to Shell Beach in this fundraiser for hospital camp programs. The path is moderately strenuous for the first two miles.

Registration required. May 7, 8:30am. $25. St. Dorothy’s Rest, 160 St. Dorothy Ave, Camp Meeker, stdorothysrest.org.

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.

Film Fest Petaluma Short films and documentaries from around the world. May 7. $10-$30. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

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 the 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.

The Mountain Calls Visual storytelling artist Gary Yost shares short films and celebrated poet Jane Hirshfield reads in an evening hosted by Tomales Bay Miwok descendent Sky Road Webb and television host Doug McConnell.

May 5, 7pm. $30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Marin Moonshiners Hike Monthly three-mile hike to experience sunset, moonrise, picnic and spectacular views. Pack your own picnic. Second Tues monthly at 7:30. $15. Pelican Inn, 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach, RSVP, 415.331.0100.

Petaluma Cinema Series Petaluma Film Alliance hosts a screening of a recent, critically acclaimed film, with pre-show lecture and post-show discussion.

Wed through May 18. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma, 707.778.3974.

Mindful Walk Explore the concept of walking meditation during a relaxed, moderate hike. May 7, 10am. $10. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707.938.5216.

Sonoma County Youth Film Festival Seventh annual event showcases studentmade films from local high schoolers. May 5, 7pm. $5. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.

Mother’s Day Walk A family outing includes activities. May 8, 10am. Free. Rancho Mark West Farm, 7125 St Helena Rd, Santa Rosa, landpaths.org.

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Native Garden Work Days Help improve our native habitats and create gardens. First Thurs of every month, 10am. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Ballroom & Dining Room One-hour dance lessons followed by a special three-course menu created by chef Aaron Wright. Second Mon of every month. $40.

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Hermann Sons Hall May 7, 7:30pm, Petaluma Spring Folk Dance Party, featuring Macedonian, Greek and Bulgarian music by Staro Vino. $10. 860 Western Ave, Petaluma 707.762.9962.

Grand Opening of Museum of International Propaganda Join in the opening celebration of the museum, one of the most comprehensive collections of 20th century visual propaganda on the West Coast. May 7, 10am. Free. The Museum Of International Propaganda, 1000 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.310.1173.

Mother’s Day Roses & Rosé Five wineries in Alexander valley offer new release wines and complimentary Rosé and olive oil tastings, accompanied by a beautiful rose to show Mom just how special she is. May 8, 10am. Alexander Valley, various locations, Healdsburg, www. tastedestination128.com.

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

Pancake Breakfast Enjoy the scenery and the flapjacks for a Mother’s Day breakfast near the top of Mt Tam. May 8, 9am. $10. West Point Inn, 100 Old Railroad Grade Fire Rd, Mill Valley, 415.388.9955.

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Marin Master Gardeners teach you how to grow delicious edible plants using hydroponics on May 9, 2-3pm, at the San Rafael Public Library.

Cinco de Mayo Lunch Fiesta A celebration of Mexican pride with a special lunch and entertainment from the Corazon Latino Social Group and music from Bread & Roses. May 5, 11:30am. $8-$10.

Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062.

Cooking from the Spring Garden Celebrate the fresh flavors of spring in the garden at this hands-on culinary experience with chef Anne Cornell. May 7, 4pm. $125.

Relish Culinary Center, 14 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.9999.

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

Demystifying Wine & Food Interactive discussions on pairings with delectable demonstrations. Sat-noon. $75.

Hall Winery, 401 St Helena Hwy S, St Helena, 707.967.2620.

An Evening of Food & Music from This Land Celebrate Sound Orchard’s first year with a festive feast featuring food sourced from the landscape and seascape of West Marin.

Join the sing-along with Common Voice Choir and enjoy live acoustic music with Tim Weed, Debbie Daly and friends. May 10, 6pm. $75. Saltwater Oyster Depot, 12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, saltwater. soundorchard.org.

Explore Wine Road Pack yourself a picnic and explore the vineyards at up to 40 wineries, with cellar tours and winemaker chats. May 7, 10am. $40. Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys, various locations, Santa Rosa, www.wineroad.com.

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.

Gator’s Birthday Wish Fenix’s culinary master a happy birthday with a prix fixe dinner. May 10, 7pm. $55. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

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.

Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff Homemade chili, salsa and beer tasting commences at this 19th annual event benefitting Cinnabar Theater’s young rep program. May 7, 1pm. $10-$45. SonomaMarin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

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

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

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

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

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

Mother’s Day Brunch at Chateau St Jean Treat Mom to a brunch with Chateau St Jean wine pairings on the grand lawn overlooking the vineyards. Reservations required. May 8, 11am. $60. Chateau St Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.257.5784.

Mother’s Day at John Ash & Co Special brunch and dinner options are available. May 8. John Ash & Co, Vintners Inn, 4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.527.7687.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Sally Tomatoes Full-service brunch includes fresh carved meats, eggs Benedict, unlimited Champagne and a dessert pastry station.

May 8, 10am. $26. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Mother’s Day Celebration at Left Bank Bring Mom to a fun meal with specials and more. May 8. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

Sunday San Rafael Farmers’ Market Sun, 8am. Marin Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 415.472.6100.

Sunday Supper New weekly dinner series and etiquette class celebrates classic French cuisine that reflecst the season. Sun, 4pm. $30-$45. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

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

Wine 101 First Fri at 5:30 monthly, local food and wine experts lead wine education and food pairing. RSVP. First Fri of every month, 5:30pm. $25-$35. SL Cellars, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, 707.833.5070.

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

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

Book Scavenger Hunt Complete three challenging puzzles and win a book. May 7, 11am. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

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

Children’s Garden Whimsical environments for kids’ exploration. Hours: Mon, noon to 4; TuesSun, 9 to 5. Ongoing. Free. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.

Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience Chris Perondi’s cast of performers and dogs will delight audiences of all ages, sure to guarantee howls of sheer delight from beginning to end. May 8, 2 and 6pm. $30.

Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, 707.501.8567.

Lectures All Things Apple!

Join Beryn Hammil, “chic geek extraordinaire,” to figure out the best uses of your iPad, iPhone and other Apple computer products. Thurs, 1pm. through Jun 2. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Building Social Courage Ilene Wolf shares five essential tools to reduce fear of conflict using mindfulness and compassion, consideration and strength. May 7, 10am. $25. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.4440.

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.

Create Your Professional or Small Business Web Presence A continuing series of classes for small businesses and independent professionals who want to build their websites, email marketing and social media. Thurs, May 5, 6pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323. 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.

Embodied Compassionate Communication Get the fast path to heart-centered communication with Lori Grace. Wed, May 11, 7:30pm. Sunrise Center, 645 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.924.7824.

Fascia in Motion Learn about recent discoveries regarding Fascia-focused movement, a revolutionary approach to integrating the physical and energetic body. May 6, 7pm. $20. Academy of Intuition Medicine, 2400 Bridgeway Suite 290, Sausalito, 415.381.1010.

Gardening with California Natives Learn why and how using native plants in your landscape is a way to help make up for habitats lost to development. May 11, 12pm.

Free. Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho St, Sausalito, 415.289.4117.

Genealogy for Beginners Class is designed specifically for those who want to learn more about how to research their family history. May 10, 2pm.

San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Hydroponic Outdoor Gardening Learn to grow superior quality edibles and make the best use of scarce resources. May 9, 2pm. Free. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Marin Green Drinks Monthly lecture series focuses on “green” business and practices and includes a round of drinks. Tues, May 10, 5:30pm. Free. Lotus Cuisine of India, 704 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.307.1866.

Masters of Photography Join photographer and art historian Jeffrey Martz in celebrating the life and work of

Meet the Quilters Mt Tam Quilt Guild members share their favorite quilts and what inspired their creative process. May 10, 7pm. $5. Aldersgate Methodist Church, #1 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael.

Moss & Succulent Container Gardening Valley of the Moon Garden Club speaker meeting features Deborah Thomas of Sonoma Mission Gardens. May 5, 6:30pm. $5. Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St W, Sonoma, 707.938.4105.

Origami Class Learn, create and share the art of paper folding. Thurs, 3pm. $8-$10. Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.2440.

Photo Essentials Harness your passion for photography and take control of your camera in this sixsession class. May 6, 11am. $325. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Shop Talk Event Filmmakers Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman join Davia Nelson of NPR’s Kitchen Sisters in an open discussion on the power of the documentary to incite understanding, empathy and change. May 10, 7pm. $15. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.2787.

Readings Book Passage May 4, 1pm, “The Excellent Lombards” with Jane Hamilton. May 5, 7pm, “It Didn’t Start with You” with Mark Wolynn. May 6, 7pm, “Everyone Brave Is Forgiven” with Chris Cleave. May 7, 7pm, “Maestra” with L.S. Hilton. May 9, 1pm, “The Only Street in Paris” with Elaine Sciolino. May 9, 7pm, “Brilliant Beacons” with Eric Jay Dolin. May 10, 1pm, “A Different Kind of Daughter” with Maria Toorpakai. May 10, 7pm, “The Love Diet” with Connie Guttersen. May 11, 7pm, “I Am Not I” with Jacob Needleman.

51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Dr Insomnia’s Coffee & Teas Second Monday of every month, 7pm, “Poetry Farm” with local writers. 800 Grant Ave, Novato 415.897.9500.

Healdsburg Copperfield’s Books May 6, 7pm, “The Assistants” with Camille Perri. 104 Matheson St, Healdsburg 707.433.9270.

Healdsburg Library Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm, Center Literary Cafe, an evening of shared song, prose, poetry and drama with threeminute open mic presentations. Free. 139 Piper St, Healdsburg 707.433.3772.

Left Bank Brasserie May 5, 6:30pm, “Bistronomy” with Jane Sigal, hosted by Book Passage. $120 and up.

507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur 415.927.3331.

Social Media and Blogging for Authors Join the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association’s monthly meeting: Industry expert Frances Caballo speaks about “Social Media in 30 Minutes a Day; 11am to 12:15pm; 1-4pm, Joel Friedlander presents “Blogging for Authors.” Sat, May 7, Free-$20.

The Key Room, 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. baipa.org.

Napa Bookmine Wednesdays, 11am, Read Aloud for the Young’uns. First Friday of every month, 6pm, First Friday Night Write. 964 Pearl St, Napa 707.733.3199.

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.

Napa County Historical Society May 7, 1pm, “Appellation Napa Valley” with Richard Mendelson, preceded by the historical society’s annual meeting.

Goodman Library, 1219 First St, Napa 707.224.1739.

Twenty-Something Support Group Explore adulthood with emphasis on life skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal skills and healthy coping skills. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

What’s Wrong with This Plant?

Hint: it’s not bugs. Learn how soil, water, herbicides, improper care, wind, temperature, chemicals or other issues may cause plant problems. May 9, 11:30am. $5.

Hamilton Community Center, 503 B South Palm Dr, Novato.

Women at Ground Zero Author and performance artist Mary Carouba delivers a lively and candid presentation about her inspirational journey through Post 9/11 New York City.

May 11, 5:30pm. Free. Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St, Petaluma.

Writing Workshop Get motivation and writing assistance from rotating hosts. Wed, 7pm. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Napa Copperfield’s Books May 4, 7pm, “Fade to Blue” with Bill Moody.

3740 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 707.252.8002.

Novato Copperfield’s Books May 7, 7pm, “Happily Ever After … and 39 Other Myths about Love” with Linda and Charlie Bloom. 999 Grant Ave, Novato 415.763.3052.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books May 4, 4pm, “Wishing Day” with Lauren Myracle. May 6, 4pm, “Genius: The Game” with Leopoldo Gout. May 6, 7pm, “Steal the Sky” with Megan E O’Keefe. May 7, 3pm, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary” with Pablo Hidalgo. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Point Reyes Books Second Monday of every month, 7pm, Knit Lit group. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1542.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books May 4, 7pm, “The Excellent Lombards” with Jane Hamilton, in conversation with Joyce Maynard. May 6, 7pm, “Why American Soccer Isn’t There Yet” with Shane Stay. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books May 6, 7pm, “Every Moment of a Fall” with Carol Miller. May 7, 7pm, “Prosper!” with

Adam Taggart. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.

The Western Gate Teahouse Fridays, 6pm, Candlelight poetry and tea session with Scott Traffas. 7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas 4157858309.

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

Theater The 16th Santa Rosa experimental troupe presents work-in-progress showings of a dystopian sci-fi original. May 5-21. $5-$25. The Imaginists, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.528.7554.

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 15. $10-$58. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Bob: A Life in Five Acts Sheri Lee Miller directs this epic American story of a man who embarks on a crosscountry trip in a comedic odyssey. May 6-22. $15-$25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.0177.

Deep Improv Bay Area Playback performs improvised theater from audience stories and suggestions. May 6, 8pm. $12-$20. Move Me Studio, 1320 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.289.0799.

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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. Through May 22. $16-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707.588.3400.

Hamlet Something is rotten in Denmark as SSU presents Shakespeare’s epic drama. May 4-8. $5-$17. Evert B. Person Theater, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.

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King Lear College of Marin alumnus Mark Rasmussen plays King Lear, and is joined by many other well-known actors from the Bay Area. Through May 22. $10-$20. College of Marin Studio Theatre, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, 415.485.9385.

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Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie’s murder mystery is presented by the North Bay Stage Company.

Through May 15. $28. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

My Fair Lady One of the most beloved musicals of all time comes alive with elegant visuals and sweeping music. May 6-Jun 5. $15-$37. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Twelfth Night SRJC theatre arts department stages Shakespeare’s most popular comedy with a true to the period, all-male cast. Through May 7. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4307. ✹

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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)

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) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139597 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LADYBUG 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

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: 2016139604. 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: 2016-139545 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) OTHE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139725 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AMERICAN QUALITY USED CARS AND TRUCKS, 22 BELLAM BLVD. STE E, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HITHAM M DAOUDI, 103 KINROSS DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139711 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: VR LIMOUSINE SERVICE, 301 SILVIO LN, NOVATO, CA 94947: VALERIO ROCHA, 301 SILVIO LN, NOVATO, CA 94947. 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 26, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139733 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ELITE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CO, 6204 SHELTER CREEK LANE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066: JOHN C NICOLAI, 6204 SHELTER CREEK LANE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066.

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 28, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139739 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WEST COAST BODY & FENDER, 136 FRONT ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HUGO HERNANDEZ REVOLORIO, 199 POSADA DEL SOL #23, NOVATO, CA 94949.. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 28, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT—File No: 2016139602 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE GOLD DROP, 901 IRWIN ST, SUITE B, SAN RAFEL, CA 94901: SHALOM MAKARAN, 901 IRWIN ST , SUITE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. . Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 8, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139762 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LAVIER HOMESTYLE CUISINE, 1025 C STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LAVIER, 21 HYANNIS COVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 29, 2016. (Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139721 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PRIVETTE GROUP, 625 VENDOLA DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: YVETTE DEN HELD, 625 VENDOLA DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 26, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139766 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NAILS BY KIM, 1555 FOURTH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HUYEN LE INC, 1298 BELLEAU ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 2, 2016.

(Publication Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2016)

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) .

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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)

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)

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Advice Q:

Astrology FREE WILL

By Amy Alkon

Goddess

I’m a happily married 30-year-old woman. A co-worker pointed out a senior trainer at work constantly sneaking lustful glances at me. I was later assigned to his section. We quickly became close friends, and he began mentoring me. He’s married, too, with two children, so though we were extremely flirtatious, nothing inappropriate ever happened, and I told my husband about him. Recently, there were rumors that this man and I were hooking up. He freaked, saying he could lose everything, and cut off our mentorship and our friendship. This was a real slap in the face, as was learning that he’d never told his wife about me. Should I confront him about how bad it feels to be cut off by him?—Betrayed

A:

Workers’ comp covers many on-the-job accidents—but unfortunately not the kind where a married man slips and falls into his co-worker’s vagina.

Granted, that isn’t what happened here. But you don’t have to have the fun to have the fallout, which is why some execs now avoid having closed-door meetings with opposite-sex co-workers. Also consider that when somebody has a lot to lose, they have a lot to fear. We all hope for life-changing experiences, but it’s best if they aren’t getting fired, going through a bitter divorce and having the ex-wife drop off the kids on alternating weekends: “OK, boys, time to put down the Xbox and go visit your dad at the homeless shelter!”

And no, he never announced to his wife, “Hey, honey, I’m mentoring this total hotbody. There’s a rumor that we’re hooking up. Believe me, I wish we were … .”

Of course, he wouldn’t say that, but he probably senses what psychologist Paul Ekman has found—that we tend to “leak” what we’re really feeling through facial expressions and body language (especially if these include Gollum-like panting and slobbering: “Must. Have. The. Precious”).

You probably understand this intellectually. But the sting from being socially amputated comes out of what psychologist Donna Hicks, an international conflict resolution specialist, deems a “dignity violation.” Hicks describes dignity as “an internal state of peace” we feel from being treated as if we have value and our feelings matter. Because we evolved as a cooperative species and reputation was essential to our remaining in our ancestral band, we react to threats to our dignity as we would threats to our survival.

You patch up your dignity not by marching around all butthurt while waiting for him to repair it, but by calmly taking the initiative. Tell him that you miss having him as a friend and mentor—but that you understand. Counterintuitively, you should find that being the bigger one makes you feel better. Acting like the antithesis of the scorned work wife should help him ease up, too. Though it’s unlikely that things will go back to how they were, he should at least stop treating you like poison ivy in career separates.

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I’m a 34-year-old woman who’s been in a yearlong relationship with a wonderful man. I’ve caught myself several times almost calling him by my ex’s name. Surely, this means something, but what? I loathe my ex and regret spending seven long years with him. Still, could I have unresolved feelings for him?—Disturbed

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It’s like when you pour orange juice on your cereal instead of milk, which surely only happens because you’ve been having sex dreams about fruit salad.

If your near name slips are a sign of anything, it’s probably that you need a snack and a nap. Your brain is an energy hog, so it likes to cut corners where it can, especially when you’re tired. Basically, like your web browser, it’s big on autofill. In researcher-speak, this means it makes “retrieval errors”—reaching into the right file drawer but just grabbing any old name and then going, “Yeah, whatever … good enough.”

Research by psychological anthropologist Alan Page Fiske finds that the biggest predictors for name swapping are the same “mode of relationship”—like here, where both names are from the boyfriend zone—and being “of the same gender.” Boringly reassuring, I hope. There’s also a boringly simple fix—from memory researcher David Balota: Asking and answering the question, “What is my current boyfriend’s name?” using “spaced retrieval.” This means setting a timer for, say, 15 seconds and then 45 seconds and then two minutes so you’re recalling the name on demand (as opposed to just reciting it over and over again).

You might also try to see these near errors as a sign of the rich tapestry of our bustling modern lives, or some bullshit like that. At least that’s what I tried to tell myself last week when I got off the phone with, “Love you!” and heard back, “Um, yes, ma’am. Thank you for choosing AT&T.”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of May 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “As silence is not

silence, but a limit of hearing,” writes Jane Hirshfield in her poem “Everything Has Two Endings.” This observation is apropos for you right now. There are potentially important messages you’re not registering and catalytic influences you can’t detect.

But their apparent absence is due to a blank spot in your awareness, or maybe a willful ignorance left over from the old days. Now here’s the good news: You are primed to expand your listening field. You have an enhanced ability to open certain doors of perception that have been closed. If you capitalize on this opportunity, silence will give way to revelation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your ability to

accomplish magic is at a peak, and will continue to soar for at least two more weeks. And when I use that word “magic,” I’m not referring to the hocuspocus performed by illusionists like Criss Angel or Harry Houdini. I’m talking about real feats of transformation that will generate practical benefits in your day-to-day life. Now study the following definitions by writer W. Somerset Maugham, and have faith in your ability to embody them: “Yet magic is no more the art of employing consciously invisible means to produce visible effects. Will, love, and imagination are magic powers that everyone possesses; and whoever knows how to develop them to their fullest extent is a magician.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to

author Vladimir Nabokov, the Russian word toska means “a dull ache of the soul, a longing with nothing to long for, a sick pining, a vague restlessness.” Linguist Anna Wierzbicka says it conveys an emotion that blends melancholy, boredom and yearning. Journalist Nick Ashdown suggests that for someone experiencing toska, the thing that’s yearned for may be “intangible and impossible to actually obtain.” How are you doing with your own toska, Gemini? Is it conceivable that you could escape it—maybe even heal it? I think you can. I think you will. Before you do, though, I hope you’ll take time to explore it further. Toska has more to teach you about the previously hidden meaning of your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Gandhi’s

autobiography is on my pillow,” writes Cancerian poet Buddy Wakefield. “I put it there every morning after making my bed so I’ll remember to read it before falling asleep. I’ve been reading it for 6 years. I’m on Chapter 2.” What’s the equivalent phenomenon in your world, my fellow crab? What good deed or righteous activity have you been pursuing with glacial diligence? Is there a healthy change you’ve been thinking about forever, but not making much progress on? The mood and the sway of the coming days will bring you a good chance to expedite the process. In Wakefield’s case, he could get up to Chapter 17.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the 16th century,

European explorers searched South America in quest of a mythical city of gold known as El Dorado.

Tibetan Buddhist tradition speaks of Shambhala, a magical holy kingdom where only enlightened beings live. In the legends of ancient Greece, Hyperborea was a sunny paradise where the average human lifespan was a thousand years and happiness was normal. Now is an excellent time for you to fantasize about your own version of utopia, Leo. Why? First, your imagination is primed to expand.

Second, dreaming big will be good for your mental and physical health. There’s another reason, too: By envisioning the most beautiful world possible, you will mobilize your idealism and boost your ability to create the best life for yourself in the coming months.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Anytime you’re

gonna grow, you’re gonna lose something,” said psychologist James Hillman. “You’re losing what you’re hanging onto to keep safe. You’re losing habits that you’re comfortable with, you’re losing familiarity.” I nominate these thoughts to serve as your words of wisdom in the coming weeks, Virgo.

From an astrological perspective, you are in a phase

By Rob Brezsny

when luxuriant growth is possible. To harvest the fullness of these lush opportunities, you should be willing to shed outworn stuff that might interfere.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On Cracked.com, Auntie Meme tells us that many commonly-held ideas about history are wrong. There were no such things as chastity belts in the Middle Ages, for example. Napoleon’s soldiers didn’t shoot off the nose of the Sphinx when they were stationed in Egypt. In regard to starving peasants, Marie Antoinette never derisively said, “Let them eat cake.”

And no Christians ever became meals for lions in ancient Rome’s Colosseum. (More: tinyurl.com/ historicaljive.) In the spirit of Auntie Meme’s exposé, and in alignment with the astrological omens, I invite you to uncover and correct at least three fabrications, fables and lies about your own past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Charles

Wright marvels at the hummingbird, “who has to eat sixty times his own weight a day just to stay alive. Now that’s a life on the edge.” In the coming weeks, Scorpio, your modus operandi may have resemblances to the hummingbird’s approach. I don’t mean to suggest that you will be in a manic survival mode. Rather, I expect that you’ll feel called to nourish your soul with more intensity than usual.

You’ll need to continuously fill yourself up with experiences that inspire, teach and transform you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Anybody can become angry,” said Greek philosopher Aristotle. “That is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” I’m pleased to inform you, Sagittarius, that now is a time when you have an exceptional capacity for meeting Aristotle’s high standards. In fact, I encourage you to honor and learn all you can from your finely-honed and well-expressed anger. Make it work wonders for you. Use it so constructively that no one can complain.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): To celebrate your arrival at the height of your sex appeal, I’m resurrecting the old-fashioned word “vavoom.” Feel free to use it as your nickname. Pepper it into your conversations in place of terms like “awesome,” “wow” or “yikes.” Use a felt-tip marker to make a temporary VAVOOM tattoo on your beautiful body. Here are other enchanted words you should take charge of and make an intimate part of your daily presentation: Verve, vim, vivid, vitality, vigor, voracious, vivacious, visceral, valor, victory and VIVA! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When he was a boy, Mayan poet Humberto A’ab’al asked his mother, “What are those things that shine in the sky?” “Bees,” she answered mischievously. “Every night since then,” Humberto writes, “my eyes eat honey.” In response to this lyrical play, the logical part of our brains might rise up and say, “What a load of nonsense!” But I will ask you to set aside the logical part of your brain for now, Aquarius.

According to my understanding of the astrological omens, the coming days will be a time when you need a big dose of sweet fantasies, dreamy stories and maybe even beautiful nonsense. What are your equivalents of seeing bees making honey in the night sky’s pinpoints of light?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Sometimes, a

seemingly insignificant detail reveals a whole world,” says artist Pierre Cordier. “Like the messages hidden by spies in the dot of an i.” These are precisely the minutiae that you should be extra alert for in the coming days, Pisces. Major revelations may emerge from what at first seems trivial. Generous insights could ignite in response to small acts of beauty and subtle shifts of tone. Do you want glimpses of the big picture and the long-range future? Then be reverent toward the fine points and modest specifics.Y

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