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Chill out Dear Editor, Addressing David Weinstock’s concern about Spirit Rock’s “taxfree” status and their not paying taxes “to support the community” (‘Tax-free,’ Letters, Aug. 17]), his argument hinges on a common misconception about 501(c)(3) “Not for profit, public benefit corporations” as defined in the federal tax statute. Spirit Rock, like the YMCA, Whistlestop Wheels or the Salvation Army are public benefit organizations that rely on contributions from foundations and individuals that/who have decided to focus a portion of their taxable earnings and assets toward a public benefit they want to support. These donations are, in effect, “after tax” contributions. For a “nonprofit” to be taxed for these donations would allow the IRS to “double-dip” into funds that are directed toward promoting public good.

Meanwhile, corporations that are specifically in business to turn a profit (like the Crillon Hotels you mention) owe the stability and productivity of their work environment in part to the many organizations that cultivate civil society, preserve the environment and support the quality of life of our citizens in ways that can’t be easily measured in economic terms.

Taxing these organizations would be counterproductive. So while you may not easily detect the benefits that Spirit Rock infuses into your community, Marin County is a much more habitable place as a consequence of their work.

Now, should you be interested in addressing meaningful tax inequities, you might want to focus your attention on businesses like Apple—who offshore their profits for a much lower tax rate, or General Electric, who completely avoid paying taxes altogether by way of “clever” financial engineering. In my reckoning these parasitic outfits are exploiting the

benefits of our communities, states and nations, while having folks like you and me pick up the tab. This burns me up so much I think I’ll go to Spirit Rock and chill out a bit.

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Bewildered On Friday afternoon a young coyote stood in the middle of the road holding up traffic by Slide Ranch [‘Coyote crazy,’ Jan. 20]. He looked disoriented and finally retreated to the side of the road to sit down. He looked uncertain as to whether he wanted to cross or not. A sad sight to see an animal so bewildered.

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Sharing stories Tom! That’s my shack [‘Key to the coast,’ Feb. 17]!

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Quality journalism Amazing [‘Last stands,’ Aug. 3].

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2 What city, largest in its state, is spelled with two ‘q’s?

3 French authorities first banned, then grudgingly permitted, certain women to wear what garment on beaches?

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▼ Four separate, serious accidents occurred on Marin roadways during an eight-day period last month, which resulted in the deaths of two people and caused injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening to seven others. Terrible run, indeed.

But, the driving force behind our abject horror is that all four incidents were completely preventable. The Marin County Highway Patrol reports that two of the drivers were allegedly under the influence and the two solo bridge crashes were caused by high rates of speed. Here’s what could have been prevented: 1) On August 19, a woman suspected of DUI drove the wrong way on 101 in Novato, killed a woman in the inevitable head-on collision and injured a

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man in yet a third car. 2) Two days later, a man allegedly under the influence also decided to take a spin in the wrong direction on 101, this time in San Rafael, and hit a car with three occupants. 3) The next day, a speeding vehicle hit the toll plaza at the Richmond San Rafael Bridge and the driver suffered major injuries. 4) Finally, the terrible streak ended four days later, on August 26, when a motorcyclist driving well over the speed limit smashed into a guardrail on the Golden Gate Bridge and died.

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Out of darkness Ex-prisoner Dameion Brown lands leading role in Marin Shakespeare Company’s ‘Othello’

By David Templeton

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Former inmate Dameion Brown, who participated in a Marin Shakespeare Company in-prison Shakespeare workshop, stars as the title character in ‘Othello,’ opening on Friday, Sept. 2.

Along with his first time performing alongside professional actors, the long-imprisoned Brown recently took a dip in a pool during a cast party to break up a long day and night of rehearsals.

“That was the first time I’ve gone swimming in 26 years,” he says. “It felt good.”

Brown first encountered the Curriers after signing up for the workshop, which he learned about from a flyer posted in the prison. At the time, he was in the 22nd year of his life sentence (with possibility of parole), following his 1993 conviction for a number of violent offences against his family and children.

After years of self-education and a long effort to come to grips with

middle school, he auditioned for— and was cast—in a production of Othello, but the show never took place.

“I’d gotten the lead,” he says, “and I wanted to play the part, and we were going to perform it, but then there were divisions amongst the adults— the black and the white adults.

Being in the South, some parents did not want their daughter intermingling with an AfricanAmerican man, and some AfricanAmerican adults did not want a young black man intermingling with white people’s daughters.”

Brown says he never forgot his brush with Shakespeare, and he remembered it as he committed himself to the class at the prison.

Expecting little more than a series of exercises and perhaps the performance of a scene or two, he was surprised when Currier announced that she would be auditioning the participants for a production, to be held at the prison, of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

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“I also got another surprise last night, during dress rehearsal,” he says with a laugh, “when I realized how hot a Shakespearean costume can be!”

Taking on what is believed to be one of Shakespeare’s most difficult roles would be considered a challenge for even the most seasoned of actors. Brown has not only never acted on a professional stage, he’s got just one stage performance to his name. In May of 2015, he played Macduff in a production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The one-timeonly production was held inside the medium-security California State Prison Solano, where Brown was then incarcerated, an inmate of the correctional system since the age of 25.

“Theater is about transformation,” says Robert Currier, artistic director of Marin Shakespeare Company (MSC), and the director of Othello.

“Actors transform themselves into characters, and that can be an incredibly healing thing,” he says.

“It transforms the actors, and it transforms the audience—who see people in ways they’ve never seen—and as part of that, theater eventually transforms the world, one play at a time.”

For more than 12 years, MSC has been conducting Shakespeare workshops in California prisons as part of its Shakespeare for Social Justice program. Overseen by Lesley Currier, managing director of MSC, the prison project currently operates workshops and stages prisoner-performed plays at several institutions, including San Quentin, California State Prison Solano, Folsom Women’s Facility and High Desert State Prison. This, says Lesley Currier, is the first time one of the program’s participants, after being paroled, has been cast in a role during Marin Shakespeare’s summer season of shows at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, on the Dominican University campus in San Rafael.

It’s one of many firsts that the company, and Brown, are experiencing together this summer.

the harm he’d caused the people he loves, Brown says he was ready to dig deeper, but had no idea that the opportunity would come through an acting class.

“I saw the flyer, and I really thought it was some kind of shortterm workshop, and that would be the end of it,” Brown says. “It was something to do. I signed up for the class out of curiosity, with no expectation that I would end up cast in a play, or that it would end up sparking the kind of transformation journey I’ve been on ever since.”

The class, conducted by Lesley Currier, consisted of a variety of acting exercises. Brown admits that they seemed “weird” at first, so alien and contradictory compared to everyday life in prison.

“Ultimately, it was an opportunity to laugh,” he says. “To laugh at oneself, and to laugh at someone else, without anyone taking offense.

It was amazing, and it lightened up the environment in which we all lived.”

Previous to that, Brown’s only experience with acting was in school, back in Jackson, Tennessee, where he grew up as one of 12 children. In

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he most surprising thing about this whole process, for me,” says actor Dameion Brown, who’s playing the lead in Marin Shakespeare Company’s new production of Othello, “is hearing all of these amazing actors I’m working with, these incredibly experienced professionals, look me in the eye and say, ‘You belong here. This is your place. This is your home.’

That’s been the biggest surprise.

Robert Currier (left), artistic director of Marin Shakespeare Company (MSC), talks with actor Dameion Brown (Othello).

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In addition to rehearsing for ‘Othello,’ Dameion Brown has been working as a case manager for high-risk young people.

Out of darkness «7 anything large. So of course, Lesley gave me the part of Macduff.

“That,” he says with a laugh, “was a heavy load.”

What followed was a period he now looks back on as some of the hardest work he’d ever done in his life.

“It helped that the men who were in the play were very serious about getting it done,” Brown explains.

“That camaraderie, that sense of ‘We need you,’ ‘We’re in this together,’ ‘If you’re there, we’ll be there,’ that thing took over, and it became a family, in a sense. Family is not smiled upon in prison. There are different gang members, different races, who would otherwise not interact in this manner. But because of the play, and our common interest in creating the best play we could do, all of that other stuff went out the window once we were in that room together, during that time. It was beautiful.”

The play, in which Scottish warlords fight for territory, and Macbeth becomes addicted to violent action, gave the cast an opportunity to talk about the part violence had played in their own lives. The day of the performance, he says, was incredibly emotional for all

of them.

“We only performed it once,” he says. “At the time, had you said, ‘Would you like to perform it twice?’

I’d have said, ‘Are you crazy?’ I had so much anxiety leading into the play. I just wanted to do it and be done.

“There was a fellow actor, Ronan, who was in the play,” he continues.

“He said to me, ‘Whatever you think, you are ready for this. And I guarantee you, once you complete it, you are gonna want to do it again.’

And I said, ‘I can guarantee you, that I will not.’ And then, after we had completed it, the first thought that crossed my mind was, ‘How many different ways are there, that I could make this even better, if I had the opportunity to do it again.’ It was natural. I did want to do it again.”

Over the course of those rehearsals, Brown says he developed a great deal of trust in Lesley Currier.

“She gave me everything I could receive to help me do well,” he says.

“And then we did the play, and I didn’t get a single report back that was critical of my performance—and this was in a place that is one of the most highly critical places on earth.”

Shortly afterwards, Brown was paroled. After a short stay in transitional housing in Vallejo, his

publicity about his background. We all did a lot of soul-searching, and we decided, ‘Let’s do it!’”

“My family [has] been very supportive,” Brown says. “They want me to do it. They believe they are strong enough to deal with anything that might come their way in terms of the content of Othello. And they believe I am strong enough—so here we are.”

Brown praises the work ethic of his fellow performers, who include Luisa Frasconi as Desdemona, the wife of the Moorish general Othello, Jeff Wiesen as his faithful secondhand man Cassio and Cassidy Brown as the treacherous Iago, who schemes to make Othello jealous of his new wife.

“Acting is very hard work,” Brown says. “I was given a very serious introduction, doing Macbeth. That was incredibly hard work. But this— working with people like Luisa and Jeff and Cassidy—they are top-shelf actors, and they are so generous with their knowledge. They are giving and they are encouraging. That feels good.”

For his part, in addition to rehearsing hard for Othello, Brown has been working as a case manager for transitional-age youth and high-risk young people, through a program headquartered out of the San Francisco Sheriff ’s Department.

“It’s very humbling work,” he says.

“Very satisfying, very painful work, but very rewarding.”

He’s found support there, too.

“Some of the deputies, some of my co-workers and some of my clients, they are planning on coming to see the show,” he says. “That’s going to be something.”

Asked if he’d like to continue acting, Brown smiles.

“I think, this time, I am not going to say I can guarantee I will not want to do this again,” he says. “I do want to keep doing this, if I am fortunate to receive the opportunity. What I wonder, though, is if I have it in me—with the places I’ve been and the things I’ve experienced—to ever be effective in a role that is not tragic, like what I’ve played in Macbeth and now Othello. Could I ever play comedy? Nothing I’ve experienced convinces me that I have that inside me.

“But maybe I’ll try it,” he says with a laugh. “I am willing to be surprised.”Y ‘Othello,’ starring Dameion Brown runs from Friday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 25 at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael; 415/499-4488; marinshakespeare.org.

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parole was moved to San Francisco— which put him within a bus ride of Marin Shakespeare Company.

“During Macbeth, Lesley had always encouraged me to think about acting more in the future, and that if I was allowed parole, to consider looking the company up,” Brown says. “At the time, I just took that as a polite thing to say. Lesley is a very sweet, very humane person.

I thought she was just being nice. I appreciated it, but I didn’t believe it.”

Once in San Francisco, Brown called up the Curriers, who invited him to come up and see their production of Richard III, staged last summer with Aidan O’Reilly in the lead. For Brown, it marked another first.

“It was my first time seeing a professional play,” he says. “I was blown away.”

Not long after, Brown took a chance, and told the Curriers that if they ever wanted to stage Othello, he wanted to be considered for the part.

“Plain and simple, we chose Othello for this season because Dameion wanted to play the role,” says Lesley Currier. “We decided to do it last year, when Dameion was paroled and came to San Francisco. Bob has spent a lot of time reading through the play with him. He’s been taking diction lessons. He’s been working very hard, and it’s paying off in spectacular ways.”

Marin Shakespeare Company last staged Othello 12 years ago, and Lesley Currier believes that this production will be electrifying, in part because of the raw honesty of Brown’s performance, and a cast of professional actors who, she says, have been incredibly supportive.

After all, casting a recently paroled, untested actor as the lead in one of the Bard’s most powerful dramas is, by definition, a chancy move.

“We spoke to our board about it, and had a lot of discussion about whether this would be potentially distracting publicity for the company,” Lesley says. “The board had concerns that we tried to answer.

Dameion was living in transitional housing in the Tenderloin. His life situation was tenuous. He didn’t know where he’d be living. We didn’t know if he’d be able to live up to the demands of rehearsing and performing.

“But,” she continues, “you meet this man for one moment, and you know he’s a trustworthy man, a man who is committed to doing something with his life. He’s talked to his family, to make sure that they were OK with it, if there was

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Too many tomatoes this season? Not to worry. Our recipe for chunky spicy ketchup will put them to good use.

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Recipe for the red monsoon

By Ari LeVaux

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hen tomatoes rain, they pour. One day you’re wondering if any of your tomatoes will ever ripen, and the next you’re wondering what to do with them all.

And then before you know it, you’re stuck with the memories of tomatoes that you were able to enjoy, a crimson froth on the wave of summer, with whatever tomatoes you managed to stash away.

But now, the tomatoes languish, growing soft on countertop platters, where they are easily taken for granted, as if there will always be tomatoes. One can also feel crushed by the weight of all the responsibility those tomatoes embody. If any rot, you have committed a crime against food.

Whether they come from a flush garden, friendly neighbors, a farmers’ market or food bank, if you don’t have tomatoes to deal with yet, you will soon. So here is a way of handling the red monsoon of late summer.

Ma Ma’s Chunky Spicy Ketchup This sauce, courtesy of my friend Allen Broach’s grandma, comes from southern plantation country. I’ve only been making it for a year, but it’s already developed a following among my circle of canning enthusiasts. The original recipe uses canned, drained tomatoes, but I’ve made it with fresh

tomatoes and it works great. The juicier specimens, however, might take longer to cook down sufficiently.

I like to use a combination of Roma and slicing tomatoes.

Ingredients

4 quarts canned (drained) or fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 rounded tablespoon of whole mixed pickling spices, tied in a 5x5inch square of cheesecloth, and crushed with a mallet 2 tsp salt ½ tsp black peppercorns (Broach admits to using a lot more) 1 cup sugar ¾ cup dark vinegar (I used cider) 5 medium onions, chopped 1 or 2 pods, hot pepper (optional, but recommended)

Method

Add everything to a thick-bottomed pot and cook on low/medium for two-to-three hours, stirring often.

Occasionally mash the bag of spices to release flavors.

“Don’t hurry with this sauce,” Broach cautioned. “Ma Ma was a very patient person and cook.”

Pour into sterilized jars, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Keep them away from my Ma Ma-inlaw, as she would happily eat them all.

With this recipe in your arsenal, you will never again fear a pile of tomatoes.Y For more tomato recipes, visit pacificsun.com.

TALKING PICTURES

Real story Richard Connema’s account of Jenkins at Carnegie Hall

By David Templeton

“I

think it was one of the best roles Hugh Grant has ever had,” declares Richard Connema, praising Grant’s recent work in the new film Florence Foster Jenkins—directed by Stephen Frears (Dangerous Liaisons, High Fidelity, The Queen)—in which Meryl Streep also stars. “I think Grant deserves an Oscar for it. And that kid, the piano player, the actor from The Big Bang Theory. What was his name?”

“Simon Helberg,” I reply. “He plays Wolowitz on Big Bang.”

“Right. Big Bang. He was terrific.”

And then, of course, there’s Meryl Streep.

“Wow! Was she outstanding or what?” Connema says. “Just wonderful to watch. She’ll definitely get another nomination, and she deserves it. She’s incredible in this.”

Connema, of San Francisco, is a longtime member of the San

Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, and a former photographer for Warner Bros. His professional career dates back to when the likes of Vincent Price, Hedy Lamarr, Ronald Colman and the Marx Brothers roamed the Warner’s lot in Los Angeles. At age 93, Connema remains an energetic consumer of entertainment, regularly catching more than 100 plays a year, and at least as many movies and concerts.

He has been particularly eager to see Florence Foster Jenkins, a somewhat fictionalized biographical homage to the late New York soprano and opera buff who the New York Post once dubbed, after a historic concert at Carnegie Hall, “The worst singer in the world.”

The concert in question, recreated in the entertaining and touching film, took place on the evening of October 25, 1944.

Connema has personal

she was a laughingstock.

“I think a lot of her friends told her how good she was, just out of love and kindness, genuine affection,” Connema surmises. “And of course, she was supposedly pretty happy.

She did her concerts, people told her how marvelous she was and the checks kept coming to all of the people she was supporting with her contributions. So it was of them selfish, too, but everyone benefitted from the arrangement.”

It was only after taking the stage at Carnegie Hall—which she rented for the night, selling out the place in addition to giving 1,000 tickets to servicemen—that the real-life Jenkins came face to face with reality.

“Stephen Frears added a few dramatic extras to that concert scene,” Connema points out. “The film does a disservice to the men in uniform who were there. It shows them all coming in drunk, shouting and misbehaving before the concert even began. That wasn’t true. There were maybe a few that were tipsy, but with Jenkins giving 1,000 free tickets to the military, there were MPs out in the lobby, and they wouldn’t have let anyone in who behaved the way they do in the movie.

“And that woman who stands up in the film, once the concert started and they all started laughing at her,” he goes on, “She turns around and tells all of the servicemen to give her a break and be quiet. Nothing like that happened at all. There was snickering for the first song, but the mayhem didn’t break out until around the third song, when the guys in the balcony couldn’t contain themselves anymore.”

The movie shows Jenkins rallying, and turning the concert into a success by force of sheer will, transforming the scoffers into fans who ultimately cheer her for her courage. In reality, says Connema, she was laughed off the stage in the middle of the sixth number, and never returned.

“I think she realized, at that moment, that she’d been made a fool of,” Connema says. “Streep played it brilliantly. I think it wasn’t necessary to add all of that extra stuff, or the thing about her husband hiding the newspaper reviews in the morning.

They did that for dramatic effect or something.

“But believe me,” he says, “as someone who saw the actual look on her face at that moment, what actually happened that night was plenty dramatic enough.”Y

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Meryl Streep plays the title character in the film ‘Florence Foster Jenkins,’ a biographical homage to the late New York soprano and opera buff.

knowledge of what really took place that night.

“I was there,” he says.

Connema states this with a kind of auditory twinkle in his voice and a hint of mischief in his words, clearly the promise of a whopper of a tale about to be told. In 1944, Connema was indeed present at Carnegie Hall, a first-person witness to an event now captured—if significantly altered—in cinematic glory.

“It was quite a scene,” he says. “And yes, she really did sing like that— like a cat in heat, with her slightly askew arms, lifting and flailing with the grace of a flightless bird. She decimated the musical scale.”

It would be prudent, at this point, to point out to readers that what follows contains a number of spoilers. If you plan to see the film, consider saving this column and reading it in full after the movie.

At the time of the concert, Connema was stationed at Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he was undergoing training to become a combat photographer for the U.S. Army. This was at the height of World War II. “Two of my buddies and I would go into Manhattan on weekends,” he recalls, “and together we would head to the USO on Times Square for free Broadway show tickets. We were given orchestra seats to the Florence Foster Jenkins event. Of course, I already knew who she was. I had both of her records. As an opera fan, I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t get over how tone-deaf she was. So I was anxious to see her in concert, just to find out if, you know, maybe she’d improved.”

Jenkins was a wealthy heiress and society matron who gave generously to musical causes, underwriting projects by the famous conductor Toscanini and others, paying top dollar for singing lessons from the top concert professionals in New York. The founder of the Verdi Club, she gave annual recitals to invited guests and members.

Unfortunately, Jenkins couldn’t sing.

Supported by her common-law husband St. Clair Bayfield (played in the movie by Grant, who is truly excellent), and a variety of others, including her faithful accompanist Cosmé McMoon (Helberg, also remarkable), Jenkins (Streep) was, in many ways, the butt of a huge conspiracy. The likes of Cole Porter often attended her recitals, but claimed he had to stab himself in the foot with his cane to keep from laughing out loud. Behind her back,

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The National Heirloom Exposition showcases more than 100 speakers, 350 natural food vendors and exhibitors, and attracts more than 15,000 visitors.

HOME & GARDEN

World’s fair Annual National Heirloom Exposition returns

By Annie Spiegelman, the Dirt Diva

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t’s that time of year again— time to celebrate summer’s harvest, show off your homegrown tomatoes and talk food with other foodies! The 6th annual National Heirloom Exposition begins on September 6 for three days in Santa Rosa. You’ll find more than 15,000 visitors from around the world coming together to celebrate traditional crops, foods, seeds, poultry and livestock. The Expo showcases more than 100 speakers and 350 natural food vendors and exhibitors.

Locally sourced ingredients and meals can be tasted, chefs will be on hand, a wide assortment of garden and farm gear will be on display and dahlia, sunflower, tomato and pumpkin competitions await.

Just what is an heirloom and why does it merit an expo? Twelve thousand years ago humans discovered agriculture by doing something as simple as saving seeds.

A vast variety of seeds were passed down from generation to generation, farmer to farmer, garden-geek to garden-geek. Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated so they can be saved and planted year after year. Today, there are seeds created in biotech labs and patented by multinational corporations who believe they have the right to own agriculture. Often these genetically modified seeds are treated with pesticides and herbicides. They cannot be saved and replanted from year-to-year. In the last century, some 30,000 vegetable varieties have become extinct.

This ‘World’s Fair’ of the heirloom seed industry began six years ago and is in large part sponsored by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The seed company opened its “Seed Bank” doors in 2008 in Petaluma.

Owner Jere Gettle, a pure food supporter who is known to many as ‘the Indiana Jones of seeds,’ planted

his first garden at age 3. Gettle and his team created this not-forprofit event. All funds above cost are donated to school gardening education and other sustainable food programs.

An impressive lineup of nationally and internationally recognized experts will be speaking on various environmental, food and farming topics. Talks are scheduled almost hourly each day from dawn to dusk.

Dianna Reeves, founder of GMO Free USA, will speak on the harmful effects of agrichemicals on human health; Jeannette Beranger will teach how to breed chickens; author Jeff Lowenfels will explain the importance of the soil web; David King, founder of the Seed Library of Los Angeles will discuss how and why to start one; Jonathan Pantalis and Rachel Renner of Phi Kind Organics (chocolate makers!) will share their happy, healthy business model; Deborah Dietz will reveal her tips for growing award-winning dahlias; Kate Frey will demonstrate bee-friendly gardening; Chef Gino Campagna will raise your food IQ; Kami McBride will show you how to turn your herb garden into a kitchen apothecary, and two knowledgeable panels include young students Rachel Parent, Birke Baehr and Sara Patterson in A Kid’s Food Fight as they work to change food policy, and, Vani Hari, Stacy Malkan and Carey Gillam and the team at U.S. Right To Know discuss how food and agrichemical industries want to keep you in the dark about GMOs. Lastly, don’t miss the grande dame of all seeds—physicist, farmer, pioneer and science and sustainability advisor for governments worldwide, Dr. Vandana Shiva. (Final time is still to be determined, pending her demanding schedule, so check the website for updates.)

After you eat, shop and hear informative, inspiring lectures, it’s time to see some smart filmmaking.

On Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7, don’t miss the advance screening of SEED: The Untold Story, before its nationwide theatrical release. SEED features seed savers and food experts from this and past Heirloom Expos as they wage a “David and Goliath” battle against chemical seed companies.

These special screenings of SEED will be at the Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa at 7pm on both nights, followed by a Q & A with director Taggart Siegel

and various seed fighters featured in the film. Siegel is the award-winning director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John and Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? Today, powerful U.S. food, biotech and pesticide companies are spending billions of dollars annually opposing any laws to label genetically-adulterated food. Learn about the latest updates on the labeling GMO campaigns gaining momentum across the country.

Fifty countries including Japan, Australia, Russia, China and the EU have either banned or labeled GMOs. “What are these food and agriculture companies so afraid of ?” asks Stephen Andrews, environmental scientist and UC Berkeley professor, who attends the Heirloom Exposition. “If GMOs are so great and wonderful for us to eat, be upfront about it and declare your GMO greatness on the label.

It’s label up, or go crawl back into your plasmid!”Y The 6th annual National Heirloom Exposition, September 6, 7 and 8; gates are open 9am to 9pm; vendor hall opens at 10am; one-day ticket, $15; three-day pass, $30; kids 17 and under are free; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa; theheirloomexpo.com.

The Heirloom Expo is sponsored by these fine folks so when you see their products or businesses locally, support them back: Malibu Compost Mother Earth News Full Belly Farm Straus Family Creamery Berlin Natural Bakery Nutiva DripWorks Hudson Valley Seed Library, Dr. Bronner’s Botanica Blanco Crofter’s Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery Durst Organic Growers Harvest & Mill Modesto Milling Mass Wiggle Worm Farm Vital Garden Supply thepermaculturestudent.com City of Santa Rosa

THEATER

Deconstructed In quest of a national theater (Part 1 of 2)

By Charles Brousse

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riting last week’s review of the Shotgun Players’ production of Hamlet got me thinking about a trend that I’ve been watching for some time.

Call it postmodernism or whatever you prefer, we in America are living in an age when aesthetic standards that have shaped human culture for millennia are being challenged or discarded in the creation of new work, and existing art is often “deconstructed”—literally torn apart— and then either discarded, or reassembled to reflect contemporary values.

This has happened in other countries for political or religious reasons. Think Nazi Germany,

China during the Cultural Revolution, Italy and Spain during the high tide of Catholic influence, the Bolshevik-dominated Soviet Union and today’s warring tribes of the Middle East. With us, it may simply be weariness with the old order, a desire to create something fresh and original, that explains radical departures from tradition like Shotgun’s Hamlet.

Cutting and rearranging portions of Shakespeare’s plays has been standard practice over the centuries, and “concept” productions like James Dunn’s Wild West version of The Taming of the Shrew that originated at the College of Marin have been increasingly popular. But Shotgun’s decision to have audience

members draw the names of actors and the roles they will be playing from a plastic skull prior to every performance, goes a step further, crossing an important line.

“Casting by lottery” might be dismissed as an interesting but ultimately unsuccessful experiment—which I think it is—were it not for the fact that in program notes, interviews and press releases, Shotgun’s producers claim that audiences and the author are better served when the emphasis is entirely on the script, rather than who is playing what character. The contention is that random casting “democratizes” the experience by allowing us to perceive a variety of meanings through the eyes of actors

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For about 75 years now, a 17th century English playwright has ruled our domestic theatrical landscape.

who, because of their varied age, gender, training, appearance and skill level would perhaps not normally occupy the roles.

I find that hard to understand. It denies the symbiotic relationship between text and interpreter that has always been present in live theater. Every play gains from being well acted; some are even rescued from their otherwise fatal defects by this. Yet, Shotgun’s effort received a rapturous reception on the evening I attended, and I haven’t found any negative reviews among bloggers and critics. So—what’s going on?

My guess is that, ironically, with this and other ill-considered attempts at novelty, we may be nearing the end of Shakespeare’s hegemony in the United States.

You may not realize it, but for about 75 years now, a 17th century English playwright has ruled our domestic theatrical landscape.

Great as the Bard admittedly is, that is a very long time. Back in the 1920s, those who longed to see the emergence of an American national theater were encouraged by the advent of Eugene O’Neill, whose Long Day’s Journey Into Night and other plays set a high standard for homegrown drama. That aspiration continued to strengthen during the ’30s and ’40s, fed by writers like Clifford Odets, Lillian Hellman, Thornton Wilder, John Steinbeck and William Saroyan, whose diverse visions of life in the U.S. were birthed in New York and then sent out to regional and local playhouses. Its apex was the late-’40s’ arrival of Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, who for about a decade and a half dominated the American theater scene like the Pillars of Hercules. Since then, not much.

The Denver Post’s list of “The 10 Most Important American Plays,” published in 2010, ended, chronologically, with Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962).

More recent compilations have added David Mamet’s 1975 American Buffalo and Tony Kushner’s Angels in America (1983). Meanwhile, the number of Shakespeare productions has steadily grown. According to American Theatre magazine, during the month of April alone, they were more than double those of any writer. Add in the summer festivals and it’s no contest.

So much for the dream of an indigenous national theater. The reasons for this and why there may be a new era emerging for local producers (including those in Marin) will be explored in Part 2 of this series. Y

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hanks to the crumbling Detroit settings and the low-budget thrills, Don’t Breathe is being likened to It Follows. Fede Alvarez’s film is rather damned good—the camerawork is very impressive—but it doesn’t head out into the realm of the really uncanny. The spell that it casts breaks with the credits. The plot is fairytale simple: In Detroit, three bad-off young people are in the business of robbing houses for fun and profit. The leader of the group is called Money (Daniel Zovatto), tattooed with a dollar sign on his neck so people will know his name. Money is marked for a fast death by both dialogue (“Gangsta style, bitches!”) and by his white cornrows. His pal Alex (Dylan Minnette), the son of a burglar-alarm company security guard, is in love with Money’s girlfriend Rocky (Jane Levy, a blonde, tough Kristen Stewart type.)

The robbers get wind of the kind of score that could get them out of the rust belt for good. There’s an old man (Stephen Lang) who is sitting on a pile of money from an accident settlement. He’s far more well-prepared for intruders than

he seems; a blind ogre, fondling his stacks of cash, sniffing and listening for the three home invaders he has trapped.

Lang’s work here is physically impressive and justifiably evil— so much more striking than his performance as the scarfaced villain in Avatar. He brings denseness to this fine slick thriller, including an unspoilable plot twist that links this cracked hermit to the transvaginal probe wing of the anti-choice coalition.

This ingenious reversal of Wait Until Dark is a beautifully constructed ordeal in which the architectural side impresses: We get to know this horror house thoroughly, from the basement containing a gagged captive, to an attic crawlspace with a foaming Rottweiler in it. In between floors, the camera travels to take in a pegboard full of tools, hammers, saws and hedge clippers. One reads that medieval torture sessions traditionally began with the interrogator in charge showing the prisoner the instruments that were about to be used. It certainly works as a strategy.Y

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Friday, September 2 - Thursday September 8 Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III (3:00) The cutting-edge London theatre company presents Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave in the Bard’s brilliant drama of political intrigue.

Bad Moms (1:41) Three overstressed, overworked suburban mamas go on a longoverdue binge of bad behavior; Mila Kunis stars.

Ben-Hur (2:21) Lew Wallace’s epic novel of ancient Rome hits the big screen (again) with Jack Huston as the prince-turned-slave who triumphs over all.

Café Society (1:38) Kaleidoscopic Woody Allen comedy celebrates the ManhattanHollywood high life of the 1930s; Parker Posey and Jeannie Berlin star.

Complete Unknown (1:30) Self-reinvented shape-shifter Rachel Weisz spends a night in New York feinting and parrying with doubtful ex-lover Michael Shannon.

Don’t Breathe (1:28) Horror flick about three thieves who break into the wrong spooky old mansion.

Dungeons & Dragons: PAX West (3:30) Get a front-row seat at the annual PAX West extravaganza in Seattle, where the globe’s best gamers face off in virtual combat.

Equity (1:40) Wall Street suspense thriller about a nefarious scheme to take down an influential investment banker (Anna Gunn); Meera Menon directs.

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

Florence Foster Jenkins (1:50) Stephen Frears biopic stars Meryl Streep as a real-life New York heiress of the 1940s who blithely pursued a career in grand opera despite an appalling singing voice.

Ghostbusters (1:45) The supernatural comedy gets a feminist reboot with Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones taking on the otherworld this time around.

Globe On Screen: The Merchant of Venice (2:45) Direct from the banks of the Thames it’s the Bard’s highly charged drama of love, mercy and intolerance in money-mad Venice; Jonathan Pryce plays Shylock.

Hands of Stone (1:45) Biopic stars Edgar Ramirez as Panamanian welterweight champ Roberto Duran; Usher is Sugar Ray Leonard.

Hell or High Water (1:42) Two embittered brothers go on a bank-robbing spree … until they come up against aging Texas Ranger Jeff Bridges.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (1:41) Wry New Zealand adventure comedy about the unlikely relationship between a cranky backwoodsman and his fellow outlaw, a 13-year-old out-of-his-element city boy.

Indignation (1:50) The Philip Roth novel hits the big screen with Logan Lerman as a working-class Jewish boy from Newark trying to fit into a midcentury Midwestern college town.

Jason Bourne (2:03) The amnesiac secret agent is back, trying once again to unlock the secrets of his past; Paul Greengrass directs Matt Damon, of course.

Kubo and the Two Strings (1:41) Animated action fantasy about the epic battle between three Japanese villagers and a gang of vengeful spirits; Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes and George Takei provide the voices.

Laurel and Hardy (1:25) A double bill of newly restored classics starring the screen’s greatest comedy duo: Way Out West (1937) and The Flying Deuces (1939).

The Light Between Oceans (2:13) Period romance stars Michael Fassbender as a scarred WWI vet whose happy new life with Alicia Vikander is upended when a mysterious child enters the picture.

Mechanic: Resurrection (1:39) Jason Statham is back at it, this time assassinating the world’s creepiest guys at the behest of Jessica Alba.

Mia Madre (1:46) Poignant Italian dramedy about a filmmaker’s conflicted emotions in a time of crisis; John Turturro co-stars.

Morgan (1:32) Horror flick about a mysterious quasi-human forest creature who complicates the life of clueless yuppie Kate Mara.

Nerve (1:36) A goody-two-shoes teen gets caught up in sex, drugs, drink and naughty language when she joins an online gaming group.

The NeverEnding Story (2:10) Michael Ende’s storybook hits the big screen with Barret Oliver as a chronic daydreamer who finds himself in a world of brave warriors and supernatural creatures.

Nine Lives (1:27) Workaholic billionaire Kevin Spacey finds himself inhabiting the body of his daughter’s cat and begins to appreciate his family from a more feline perspective.

The 9th Life of Louis Drax (1:48) Supernatural thriller about a boy’s neurological ability to cheat death and how it affects the desperate people around him.

No Manches Frida (1:54) Raucous comedy about an ex-con’s scheme to retrieve loot he buried under a high school gym by working as a substitute teacher.

One More Time With Feeling (1:30) In-depth exploration of the intense creative process behind the recording of Nick Cave’s newest album, Skeleton Tree.

Pete’s Dragon (1:30) Remake of the seventies Disney fantasy stars Robert Redford as a smalltown coot whose tall tales of a local dragon just might be true.

Sausage Party (1:29) Raunchy cartoon about a gang of supermarket sausages dodging hungry shoppers on the Fourth of July; Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill vocalize.

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

Southside With You (1:21) Romantic charmer with a twist: The affable young Chicagoans enjoying their first date circa 1989 are none other than the future Mr. & Mrs. Barack Obama.

Star Trek Beyond (2:00) The crew of the Enterprise find themselves stranded on a hostile planet, hostile aliens encroaching; Chris Pine stars.

Stratford Festival: The Tempest (2:11) Christopher Plummer is Prospero in Shakespeare’s magical exploration of love, vengeance and raging id.

Suicide Squad (1:40) Another live-action comic book, this one starring Will Smith and Jared Leto as super-villains seeking redemption by leading a heroic if suicidal mission of mercy.

War Dogs (1:54) Entrepreneurial doofuses Jonah Hill and Miles Teller get in over their heads when they take on a $300 million deal to arm the Afghan military.

• Almeida Theatre Live:

Richard III (Not Rated) Bad Moms (R)

Ben-Hur (PG-13) Café Society (PG-13) • Complete Unknown (R) Don’t Breathe (R)

• Dungeons & Dragons: PAX West (R) Equity (R) Finding Dory (PG) Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13)

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

Ghostbusters (PG-13) Globe On Screen: The Merchant of Venice (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Hands of Stone (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 7:20, 10:25 Hell or High Water (R) Cinema: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 7, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05; Sun-Thu 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55 Sequoia: Fri 4:50, 7:20, 9:45; Sat 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45; Sun-Mon 2:20, 4:50, 7:20; Tue-Wed 4:50, 7:20 Hunt for the Wilderpeople (PG-13) Rafael: Fri, Sat, Mon 3:45, 8:20; Tue-Wed 8:20 Indignation (R) Rafael: Fri, Tue 6; Sat, Mon 1:15, 6; Sun 1:15 Jason Bourne (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 6:45, 9:45; Sat-Mon 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2:10, 5:20, 8:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1, 4, 7, 10:05 Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 4:45, 9:55; 3D showtimes at 2:15, 7:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:35, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 • Laurel and Hardy (Not Rated) Rafael: Sun 4:30, 7:15 • The Light Between Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 6:30, 9:35; Sat-Mon 12:20, 3:25, 6:30, 9:35 Oceans (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:40, 7, 10:15; Sun-Thu 12:30, 3:40, 7 Mechanic: Resurrection (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 7, 9:30; Sat-Mon 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:35, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15 • Mia Madre (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:15, 8:35; Sat-Mon 1:45, 4, 6:15, 8:35; Tue-Thu 6:15, 8:35 • Morgan (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:30, 3, 5:20, 7:50, 10:10 Nerve (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 4:20, 6:50, 9:15 • The NeverEnding Story (PG) Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 Nine Lives (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2 • The 9th Life of Louis Drax (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Sun-Thu 10:50, 1:30, 4:30, 7:20 • No Manches Frida (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 • One More Time With Feeling (Not Rated) Rafael: 3D showtimes Thu at 6:45, 9 Pete’s Dragon (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 4:35, 9:35; 3D showtimes at 1:55, 7:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Sausage Party (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15 The Secret Life of Pets (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 2:30, 5 Southside With You (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:30, 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:50, 10:15; Sun 10:30, 12:40, 2:50; Mon-Thu 10:30, 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:50 Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 4:10, 7, 10:10 • Stratford Festival: The Tempest (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 Suicide Squad (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:40 War Dogs (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 7:30, 10:20

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 415-388-1190 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415-924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 415-453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415-924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 415461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 415-491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 415-435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415-454-1222 Regency 280 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 415-479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 415-898-3385

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Sundial Concerts MARIN Black Uhuru Reggae’s first Grammy-winning band returns to the North Bay for an evening of true roots reggae. Sep 3, 9pm. $32-$35.

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

Mangalananda & Friends CD Release Featuring Prajna Vieira and David Estes. A Kirtan celebration with many of the Bay Area’s finest musicians. Sep 3, 8pm. $20.

TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.924.4848 The Motet World-class funk outfit groove with new original tunes off their new album, “Totem.”

Sep 1, 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

SONOMA Cajun Zydeco & Delta Rhythm Festival Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys

and Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra headline two days of music, food and fun in the Mississippi River Delta tradition. Sep 3-4. $30-$50. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol, winecountrycajun.com.

Clubs&Venues MARIN Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Lost ’80s Live Throwback concert event features Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Berlin, Tommy Tutone, Dramarama, Annabella of Bow Wow Wow and others. Sep 2, 8pm. $43.

SOMO Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

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.

Melissa Etheridge The powerful songwriter and women’s advocate plays Weill Hall and the Lawn with her band. Sep 3, 7:30pm. $25-$75.

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

Fenix Aug 31, pro blues jam. Sep 1, C4 Inc. Sep 2, the Reed Fromer Band. Sep 3, Lionel Burns & the Ground Zero Band. Sep 4, 6:30pm, NZURI Soul Band. Sep 6, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Sep 7, pro blues jam with Twice As Good. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

NAPA The Lil’ Smokies Long Meadow Ranch hosts the bluegrass band from Missoula, MT, for a concert benefitting the Timothy W. Hall Foundation. Sep 3, 7pm. $25-$35. Native Sons Hall, 1313 Spring St, St Helena, 707.963.4555.

George’s Nightclub Sep 1, college night. Sep 4, Mexican Banda.

Sep 6, hip-hop open mic. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

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

Grazie Restaurant Sep 3, Kurt Huget and Peter Penhallow. 823 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.897.5181.

HopMonk Novato Sep 1, Matt Kizer Band and Voodoo Switch.

Sep 2, Metal Shop. Sep 7, open mic night with Contradiction. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Aug 31, Shakey Zimmerman. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, 415.485.1005.

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On Sept. 3 at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, songwriter and women's advocate Melissa Etheridge takes the stage with her band.

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Sep 1, Book of Birds. Sep 2, 5:30pm, Danny Montana and friends. Sep 2, 9pm, First Friday reggae with Broken Silence Sound System. Sep 3, 5:30pm, Mythyx. Sep 3, 9:30pm, the Right Time with Blue Lotus. Sep 4, 6pm, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. Sep 4, 9pm, Elvis Johnson’s blues jam. Sep 7, 5pm, Buddy Owen Band. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Aug 31, Marshall Rhodes and friends. Sep 2, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Sep 5, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

CALENDAR Osteria Divino Aug 31, J Kevin Durkin. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 31, Barbwyre. Sep 1, Donna D’Acuti. Sep 6, Swing Fever. Sep 7, Marianna August. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Aug 31, Fitz & Pieces. Sep 1, Buck Thrifty. Sep 2, Crooked.

Sep 3, La Manadanga. Sep 4, the Milestone.

Sep 6, Waldo’s Special. Sep 7, the Weissmen.

29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Sep 2, Jerry Hannan. Sep 3, Miracle Mule.

Sep 4, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express. Sep 5, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with the Sons of Champlin. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Sep 1, Dr Mwanza Furaha and Michael McQuilkin. Sep 2, salsa with DJ Griego. Sep 3, Richard Habib and DJ Dragonfly. Sep 4, 5pm, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. Sep 5, 5pm, DJ Neiel. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Sep 2, Junk Parlor. Sep 3, Muncie. Sep 4, the Human Condition. 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 Sep 1, Dr Flotsam’s Hell Brew Revue with Beso and Junk Parlor. Sep 2, Dumpstaphunk and AgapeSoul. Sep 4, Shiny Ribs and the Bones of JR Jones.

Sep 5, Sockeye. Sep 7, Luciano and Reggae Angels. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Aug 31, CMac & the Casual Coalition. Sep 2, Leftover Salmon. Sep 3, Leftover Salmon Rambles with Phil Lesh. Sep 4, Karl Delson’s Tiny Universe with Phil Lesh. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, noon concert series. Sep 3, Danny Click. Sep 4, 5:30pm, the Nathan Bickart Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Tomales Town Hall Sep 3, 6:30pm, Steep Ravine. 27150 Hwy 1, Tomales, 707.878.2006.

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Aqus Cafe Sep 1, Celtic music. Sep 3, Barry and friends.

Sep 4, 2pm, Tyler Allen. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

The Big Easy Aug 31, the Dee Dee’s. Sep 1, Howard Wales with Terry Haggerty and Kevin Hayes. Sep 2, Foxes in the Henhouse. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Cellars of Sonoma Sep 4, 2pm, Ricky Alan Ray. 133 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.578.1826.

Cloverdale Plaza Sep 2, 7pm, Ruthie Foster and the Bootleg Honeys. Cloverdale Blvd between First and Second St, Cloverdale.

Amy Hart

Corkscrew Wine Bar Sep 6, the Rivertown Trio. 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.789.0505.

D’Argenzio Winery Sep 1, 6pm, Ricky Alan Ray. 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.280.4658.

The work of more than 250 artists will be on display from Sept. 3-5 at Marinship Park for the 64th annual Sausalito Art Festival.

Downtown Guerneville Plaza Sep 1, 6:30pm, Rockin’ the River with Charlie Musselwhite. 16201 First St, Guerneville.

Lagunitas Tap Room Sep 1, Matt Lax. Sep 2, JimBo Trout. Sep 3, the String Rays. Sep 4, Hot Grubb. Sep 7, Lisa Stano. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

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.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Sep 1, 6:30pm, Jewish music series with Eliyahu Sills and Qadim Ensemble.

Free. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Hood Mansion Sep 2, Funky Fridays with a Case of the Willys. 1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.833.6288. funkyfridays.info.

HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Sep 2, Session Americana. Sep 3, the Cured and Temptation. Sep 7, Science Buzz Cafe. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Sep 2, 5pm, Michael Bloch. Sep 2, 8pm, Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran. Sep 3, 1pm, Dan Goldfus. Sep 3, 8pm, Aaron Redner. Sep 4, 1pm, Jeff Suburu. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Hotel Healdsburg Sep 3, Ben Stolorow Trio with Eric Markowitz and Jimmy Gallager. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, 707.431.2800.

Lavish Hi-Fi First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm, Music for Enjoyment and Pleasure. 402 Moore Ln, Healdsburg, 707.433.9199.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Sep 2, Camila. Sep 7, Ray LaMontagne.

50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Main Street Bistro Sep 1, Susan Sutton jazz piano. Sep 2, Vernelle Anders Combo. Sep 3, Yancie Taylor. Sep 4, Rhonda Benin. Sep 7, Willie Perez. 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707.869.0501.

Montgomery Village Shopping Center Sep 3, 12pm, Paperback Writer. Sep 4, 12pm, Catch a Wave. 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Sep 2, Tony & Dawn. Sep 3, Shakedown Choir. Sep 4, 2pm, Doug Adamz. Sep 6, Tsunami. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Sep 4, Abbey Road tribute to the Beatles. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Ives Park Aug 31, 5pm, Peacetown concert series with Tom Rigney & Flambeau and Mr Music.

Willow St and Jewell Ave, Sebastopol.

Redwood Cafe Sep 1, Oddjob Ensemble. Sep 2, Levi Lloyd.

Sep 3, Rohwedder/Field. Sep 4, 5pm, Gypsy Kisses. Sep 5, Open Belly Dance. Sep 6, Rock Overtime student performance. Sep 7, Irish jam session. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. Sep 2, Z-Man with Grand Killa Con and Diamond Lung. Sep 3, the Sally Haggard Band and the Gentlemen Soldiers. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.

Rossi’s 1906 Wed, Paint Nite at Rossi’s. Thurs, open mic night. Sep 2, the Rhythm Rangers. Sep 3, T Luke & the Tight Suits. Sep 4, 5pm, Brandon & the Bee’s Knees. 401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette Sep 5, 4:20pm, White Denim. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Roth Estate Winery Sep 2, 4pm, the Beautiful Questions. with wine and outdoor games. 10309 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg, 707.836.7030.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Sep 3, Manzanita Moon. 131 E First St, Cloverdale, 707.894.9610.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Sep 2, 7:30pm, SonoMusette. 282 S High St, Sebastopol, 707.829.4797.

River Terrace Inn Sep 1, Nate Lopez. Sep 2, Timothy O’Neil.

Sep 3, Dan Martin. 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, 707.320.9000.

SOMO Village Event Center Aug 31, Gov’t Mule and Blackberry Smoke.

1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park.

Silo’s Aug 31, Mike Annuzzi. Sep 1, Tammy Schaffer. Sep 2, Boys of Summer. Sep 3, Carlos Reyes and friends. Sep 4, 4pm, Tuck & Patti. Sep 7, Syria T Berry. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833.

Spoonbar Wed, 6pm, Michael Hantman. 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707.433.7222.

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Taft Street Winery Sep 4, 3pm, Annie Sampson & Her Band. 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol, 707.823.2049.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Sep 1, Daniel Castro. Sep 2, the Soulshine Band. Sep 3, Weekend at Bernie’s. Sep 4, 5pm, John Courage. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, 707.795.5118.

Whiskey Tip Sep 2, Weekend at Bernie’s. Sep 3, Pacific Soundrise. 1910 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.843.5535.

Yeti Indian Restaurant Thurs, Fri, 6pm. through Sep 30, Fusion Himalayan music with Seti Maiya Rajchal.

190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 707.521.9608.

NAPA Beringer Vineyards Sep 3, 12:30pm, Fu Man Chu. Sep 4, 12:30pm, Whiskey & Honey. 2000 Main St, St Helena, 866.708.9463.

Downtown Joe’s Brewery & Restaurant Sep 1, Weekend at Bernie’s. Sep 2, Charles Wheal Band. Sep 3, Tilted Halos. Sep 4, DJ Aurelio. Sep 6, Bay Area Blues Society Caravan of Allstars. 902 Main St, Napa, 707.258.2337.

RaeSet Aug 31, jazz night. Sep 1, JourneyDay. Sep 2, Ari & Anthony. Sep 3, Gretschkat. 3150 B Jefferson St, Napa, 707.666.9028.

OPENING MARIN Aroma Cafe Sep 4-Nov 5, “Abstracts, Fantasies & Digital Manipulations,” the eclectic photography of Michel Kotski is on display. 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

Bolinas Gallery Sep 2-25, “Fitting Arts,” four West Marin artists show wildlife sculpture, prints and gourd art. 52 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri-Sun, 11am to 6pm 415.868.0782.

Marin Society of Artists Sep 1-22, “Introspection Exhibition,” presenting works of self-reflection from featured artist Debra Self and others.

Reception, Sep 11 at 2pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4pm 415.464.9561.

Throckmorton Theatre Sep 6-30, “Raquel Baldocchi Solo Show,” the Bay Area fine artist displays. Reception, Sep 6 at 5pm. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Toby’s Gallery Sep 1-30, “Amazing Landscapes,” paintings and photographs from three iconic Marin artists; Martha Borge, Richard Blair and Kathleen Goodwin. Reception, Sep 3 at 1pm. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

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Annie O’s Music Hall Sun, 5pm, Sunday Dance Party with the Blues Defenders. 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.542.1455.

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18 Thu 9/01 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17

Dr. Flotsam’s Hell Brew Revue with Beso, Junk Parlor, & Special Guests Fri 9/02 • Doors 8pm • ADV $28 / DOS $32

Dumpstaphunk

with AgapeSoul Sat 9/03 • Doors 8pm • ADV $32 / DOS $35

Black Uhuru

with ONESTY Sun 9/04 • Doors 7pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

Shiny Ribs

with The Bones of J.R. Jones Mon 9/05 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $18

Sockeye

featuring members of Leftover Salmon with The Grateful Bluegrass Boys Thu 9/08 • Doors 7pm • ADV $20 / DOS $25

Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band with Future Pharaohs Fri 9/09 • Doors 8pm • ADV $30 / DOS $34

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

with Ron Thompson Fri 9/16 • Doors 7pm • ADV $25 / DOS $30

Davina and The Vagabonds www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

Outdoor Dining 7 Days a Week

Din ner & A Show

Hannan Sep 2 Jerry Prince of Poetry and Song Fri

8:00 / No Cover

Miracle Mule Sep 3 Dance to Swampy Tonk 8:30 Sat

Shots Sep 9 The Irish, Old-Time, Country-Blues Fri

8:00 / No Cover

Volker Strifler Sep 10 Classy, Original, Blues Grooves 8:30 Sat

The Overcommitments Sep 17 Rock and Funk 8:30 ce Dan rty!

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Rivertown Trio Sep 23 with Julie Bernard Fri

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8:00 / No Cover

BBQs on the Lawn!

Sun, Sep 4 • Chuck Prophet

plus San Geronimo

Mon, Sep 5 • The Sons of Champlin

Sun, Sep 11 • “Uncle” Willie K Sun, Sep 18 • The Last BBQ with Buck Nickels & Loose Change

The Jones Gang

Gates open at 3pm / Music at 4pm Reservations Advised

415.662.2219

On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum Aug 31-Jan 16, “Peanuts & the Picture of Health,” showcase looks at the sporty and active pursuits playfully depicted in the panels of Peanuts. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5.

707.579.4452.

Chroma Gallery Sep 1-Oct 8, “Flight,” show of original paintings, sculptures, photos and prints

by Sonoma County and Bay Area artists.

Reception, Sep 9 at 5pm. 312 South A St, Santa Rosa. 707.293.6051.

Finley Community Center Sep 7-Oct 20, “Sonoma County Senior Art Show,” fine art from local seniors is on display. Reception, Sep 8 at 1pm. 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, 8 to 6; Sat, 9 to 11am. 707.543.3737.

Fulton Crossing Sep 1-30, “September Art Show,” local and visiting artists display works in their working art studios. Reception, Sep 16 at 5pm. 1200 River Rd, Fulton. Sat-Sun, noon to 5pm 707.536.3305.

Sculpturesite Gallery Sep 2-Oct 14, “Emil Alzamora: New Works,” New York sculptor explores the human figure in a variety of novel ways.

Show includes a video series documenting Alzamora in his studio. 14301 Arnold Dr, Ste 8, Glen Ellen. Thurs-Mon, 10:30am to 5:30pm. 707.933.1300.

Upstairs Art Gallery Sep 7-25, “Travelogue of Watercolors,” artist John Warner shares his world travels in the form of over a dozen watercolors.

Reception, Sep 10 at 2pm. 306 Center St, Healdsburg. Sun-Thurs, 11 to 6; Fri-Sat, 11 to 9.

707.431.4214.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Art Works Downtown Through Sep 16, “Musical,” a showcase of artwork relating to the art of music through subject matter, medium or composition.

1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5.

415.451.8119.

Corte Madera Library Through Sep 29, “The Persistence of Memory,” local landscape artist Kathleen Piscioneri displays her recent works.

707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera.

707.924.6444.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Sep 30, “Wandering Remembrance,” featuring works by photographer Brendan T. Kelly and painter Emily Lazarra. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Sep 20, “3D/3Seasons,” presenting a dozen free-standing sculptures from Bay Area artists. Through Sep 7, “Unleashed,” Terra Linda Ceramic Artists present a show that explores the concept of each artist’s idea of what it means to be unleashed, untethered, released or free. Free. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3438.

Gallery Route One Through Sep 18, “The Box Show,” annual fundraising show is dedicated to the memory of GRO founding member and

Box Show co-creator Betty Woolfolk. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

Marinwood Community Center Through Sep 11, “Slugs, Bugs, Wings, Fins,” solo exhibit by Marin artist Lucy Arnold shows watercolors featuring butterflies, birds and other colorful creatures. 775 Miller Creek Rd, San Rafael. 415.479.0775.

Red Barn Gallery Through Oct 7, “The Epic West,” fine-art photographer Darby Hayes exhibits dozens of large format photographs celebrating the centennial of the National Park Service. by appointment only, 415.464.5218. 1 Bear Valley Rd, Pt Reyes Station.

art exhibit represents the Russian River in fabrics and fibers and consists of new quilts representing the diversity of the watershed.

900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.527.9277.

Occidental Center for the Arts Through Sep 10, “Leaf & Petal, Root & Seed,” juried show with each artist displaying four pieces that explore ways that plants nourish and sustain human life. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Riverfront Art Gallery Through Sep 4, “Showin’ on the River,” juried fine art show features over 40 artists showing works in all medium. 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Wed, Thurs and Sun, 11 to 6. Fri-Sat, 11 to 8. 707.775.4ART.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Sep 30, “Abstract Works on Canvas,” group exhibit features Beatrice Findlay, Heather Gordon, Carol Lefkowitz and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Sebastopol Center for the Arts Through Sep 4, “Boundaries,” juried show features engaging art related to geographical, emotional or physical boundaries. 282 S High St, Sebastopol. TuesFri, 10 to 4; Sat-Sun, 1 to 4. 707.829.4797.

Throckmorton Theatre Through Aug 31, “Oceans Art Exhibit,” group show is inspired by our magnificent oceans and sea creatures and our desire to understand and protect them.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

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SONOMA BackStreet Gallery Through Sep 2, “Implied,” painter Suzanne Edminster and sculptor Chris Beards present a pop-up art installation. Art Alley off South A St, Santa Rosa. Sat-Sun, 11 to 5.

Calabi Gallery Through Sep 10, “Summer Show,” featuring works by three Sonoma County artists, Terry Holleman, Bernadette Howard and Bambi Waterman, who share a sensibility of revering and preserving the natural world.

456 10th St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 5.

707.781.7070.

Cutting Edge Salon Through Aug 31, “Sightings,” seven photographers reveal gorgeous, though not often noticed, details of our world. 7773 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol. 707.823.3307.

Dutton-Goldfield Winery Through Sep 13, “James Reynolds Solo Show,” local artist works with pastels and focuses on landscapes, wildlife and portraits.

3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol. Daily, 10am to 4:30pm. 707.827.3600.

Caldwell Snyder Gallery Through Aug 31, “Joshua Jensen-Nagle & Emily Filler: Recent Photographs & Paintings,” Toronto-based artists display aerial-view beach-scene photos and large abstract flower-arrangement paintings that walk the line of imagination and reality.

1328 Main St, St Helena. Open daily, 10 to 6.

415.531.6755.

Comedy Comedy Night Queenie T T headlines a night of laughs.

Every other Thurs, 7pm. Bui Bistro, 976 Pearl St, Napa, 707.225.5417.

Doug Ferrari San Francisco native and veteran standup comedian takes the stage. Sep 6, 9:30pm. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Laughing Tomato Comedy Showcase Local and Bay Area comics, hosted by Tony Sparks. First Tues of every month, 8pm.

Free. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Gallery One Through Sep 4, “New Work,” invited artists Isis Hockenos, Joyce Kelly, Judy Klausenstock, Sandra Speidel and Joanne Tepper show their latest multimedia works.

209 Western Ave, Petaluma. 707.778.8277.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Hammerfriar Gallery Through Sep 3, “Joey Enos: Sculpture,” Oakland-based sculptor uses simple materials to create overexaggerated pieces of planks and cartoonish columns. 132 Mill St, Ste 101, Healdsburg. Tues-Fri, 10 to 6. Sat, 10 to 5. 707.473.9600.

Will Durst The famed political comedian appears in his “Elect to Laugh” show. Sep 2, 8pm. $20-$35.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

History Museum of Sonoma County Through Sep 4, “Medieval to Metal,” traveling exhibit on the art and evolution of the guitar comes to Santa Rosa. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. Tues-Sun, 11 to 4.

707.579.1500.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center Through Sep 13, “Natural Inspirations,”

Dance Alma del Tango Studio Ongoing, Swing Dance Classes, Learn East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop with instructor Jasmine Worrell. Four-week sessions begin the first of every month. 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.

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

College of Marin Kentfield Campus Sep 7, International Folk Dance Class, learn some wonderful, easy folk dances from around the world $54, 415.663.9512. 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

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.

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

925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Monroe Dance Hall Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing.

Tuesdays, Razzmataz folk dance club.

Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club. Thursdays, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club. Sep 2, 7pm, West Coast Swing Party. Sundays, Country-Western dancing and lessons. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

Sausalito Seahorse Sundays, 4pm, Salsa class. Free. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito 415.331.2899.

Events The Barlow Street Fair The Barlow takes over McKinley Street every Thursday this summer with local food, beer and wine, as well as live music and family-friendly activities. Thurs, 5pm. through Sep 29. Barlow Event Center, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol.

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.

Community Media Center of Marin Orientation Get answers to your media questions and learn how to produce digital media at the center. Tues, Sep 6, 7pm. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

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

Fishstock Annual benefit features live music, BBQ salmon, beer and wine, an ice cream parlor and more. Sep 4, 11am. Free. Jenner Community Center, 10398 Hwy 1, Jenner.

Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Stroll among the amazing art exhibits at various Mill Valley galleries and stores, as well as city hall and the community center.

Tues, Sep 6, 6pm. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

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.

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

MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

1932 Pre-Code Treasures Cinema & Psyche hosts film studies class that watches and discusses pre-Code essentials from 1932 and focuses on cultural dissolution, moral revolution and film innovation of the era, seen through archetype, symbol and myth. Sep 1, 6:30pm. $110. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 510.496.6060.

National Heirloom Exposition The “world’s fair” of pure and local food movements features guest speakers, chef demos, exhibitors and plenty of organic goods. Sep 6-8. $15-$30. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, theheirloomexpo.com.

Big Night Slow Food Napa Valley hosts a screening of the mouth-watering film starring Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, with Italian cuisine and wine. Sep 1, 6:30pm. $150. Ca’ Momi Osteria, 1141 First St, Napa, 707.224.6664.

Sausalito Art Festival Art, music, food and wine come together with more than 250 artists from around the world showing their works and headlining performances from the Blind Boys of Alabama, Edgar Winter, Todd Rundgren, Charlie Musselwhite and others. Sep 3-5. $5-$25. Marinship Park, Marinship Way, Sausalito, 415.331.3757.

CULT Film Series The series kicks off Stephen King’s birthday month with “Children of the Corn” and “Pet Sematary” screening in a double feature. Sep 1, 7pm. $10. Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.525.8909.

Sebastopol Art Walk Downtown area galleries and businesses showcase local artists. First Thurs of every month, 6pm. 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.

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.

Tomales Founders Day Live music, BBQ, a parade and more benefit local nonprofits. Sep 4, 12pm.

Free. Downtown Tomales, Shoreline Hwy, Tomales.

Works-in-Progress Wednesday Filmmakers get the chance to get their work critiqued by an industry pro. Sep 7, 6:30pm.

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.

History of the Headlands Hike Explore the natural and cultural history of the Marin Headlands on an engaging naturalist-led hike. Sep 3, 10:30am. Free.

Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415-331-9622.

Ixcanul Jayro Bustamante’s masterful debut feature is an intensely lovely immersion into contemporary rural Guatemalan culture. Fri, Sep 2, 7pm and Sun, Sep 4, 4pm. $5. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 707.664.2606.

19 “Keeping the Living Music Alive” Sept 3 • 8 pm • adv $20 /door $25 /student $15

Mangalananda & Friends CD Release Concert

Kirtan feat. Prajna Vieira and David Estes Sept 17 • 8 pm • adv $24/door $30/student $18

Gary Malkin & Friends “SoulSong” Sharing Hearts & Voices for Forgiveness Kim Rosen, Lior Tsarfaty, Bouchaib Abdelhadi, Miranda Macpherson, Eliyahu Sills, Yari Mander Sept 24 • 8 pm • concert $24/$48; workshop $30

Ajeet Kaur: “Haseya” CD Release Concert & Workshop Chant, Dance & Journey into Healing Song Sept 30 • workshop12:30-3:30 • adv $20/student $15

Orgone Energy: The Solution to Pollution & EMF in the Home Clean our world and Increase our Consciousness Oct 8 • 8pm • adv $24/door $28/student $18

A Special Evening with Adey Bell Soul-stirring piano & voice, Transcendent songs Oct 22 • 8pm • adv $25/door $30

MaMuse in Concert “Beauty & Magic” Merry duo of Sarah Nutting & Karisha Longaker Oct 28 • 8 pm • adv $25/premium $40

Simrit — 2016 Global Unity Tour ”Songs of Resilience” CD Release Concert”

All Ages • Pre-concert Reception at 7pm Plenty of Parking • Welcoming Atmosphere

TMS Performing Arts Center 150 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.924.4848 • www.dancemarin.com

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

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

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

Movies in the Park Bring a picnic for the family-friendly event, screening all-ages films on the lawn. Fri, 7:30pm. through Sep 16. Free admission.

Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, srcity.org.

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SEED: The Untold Story Film about Emigdio Ballon, one of the most prominent figures in housing disappearing Native American seed varieties, screens with Ballon and director Taggart Siegel in person for Q&A. Sep 6-7, 7pm. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.528.4222.

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Verdi Club Pop-Up Dinner & Movie La Saison reimagines Florence’s famous Salon dinner for a screening of Florence Foster Jenkins. Space is limited. Sep 2, 5pm. $25. Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena, 707.963.9779.

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

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

Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation Ceremony Family fun abounds when guide dogs and those who raise them celebrate graduation.

Every other Sat, 1:30pm. Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael, 415.499.4000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tam Valley Certified Farmers’ Market Meet the farmers and enjoy fresh, seasonal, certified organic, local and regional produce, baked goods and more. Tues, 3-7pm. through Nov 22. Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave, Mill Valley.

Taste of Sonoma Sonoma County’s top chefs, growers and winemakers come together to celebrate the region’s finest wine and food. Sep 3, 11am. $165-$195. MacMurray Ranch, 9015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

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

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

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.

Lectures Attitudinal Healing A conversation about the cross-cultural method of healing that helps remove selfimposed blocks such as judgment, blame, shame and self-condemnation. RSVP requested. Aug 31, 9am. Free. Commonweal, 451 Mesa Rd, Bolinas.

Deep Ecology of Pt Reyes Class weaves ecology and mythology to demonstrate how we are interwoven within the web of life on physical and emotional levels. Sep 4, 10am. $50-$60. Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, ptreyes.org. 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.

Family Resource Orientation Learn about fostering opportunities from social workers and current foster care parents. Wed, Aug 31, 7pm. Free. Marin Health & Wellness Center, 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, 415.444.0480.

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

Theater Animal Crackers The zany musical comedy by the Marx Brothers antes up the antics for a hilariously fun night at the theater. Through Sep 18. $15$38. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Capacity Main Stage West presents the world premiere of Rebecca Louise Miller’s smart and provocative dramatic play. Sep 2-18. $15-$25.

Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.0177.

The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare company the Curtain Theatre celebrates its 17th summer with the delightful Shakespeare farce presented under the redwoods. An equity approved project. Through Sep 11. Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley, curtaintheatre.org.

The Fantasticks The long-running Broadway smash comes to Sonoma for a fun-filled affair courtesy Sonoma Arts Live. Through Sep 11. $15-$22.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomaartslive.org.

Last of the Red Hot Tenants Lois Pearlman presents a funny one-woman play about rent-control struggle with Manhattan high-rise developers in the 1980s.

Sep 4, 4pm. $10. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

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By Howard Rachelson the auspices of the Actors’ Equity Association Members’ Project Code. Through Sep 5, 4pm.

The Marin Referral Network $20/kids are free. St. Columba’s Episcopal of San Francisco recently honored JoinThe othercity professionals and entrepreneurs Church, 12835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, to share90-year-old success storiesentertainer and challenges, andan 8-foot-tall what with Inverness, 415.272.6756. brainstorm how toWhere grow our bronze statue? is businesses it?

The Most Happy Fella through referrals and leads. Thurs, 8am.

Cinnabar opens its season with the touching, Unitarian Congregation, WhatUniversalist city, largest in its state,240 is spelled with dramatic and intensely personal love story Channing Way, San Rafael, 949.680.6153. two ‘q’s? from the composer of “Guys and Dolls.”

O’Hanlon Roundtable Sep 2-25. $25-$35. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 French authorities first banned, then grudgContinuing parade of experienced artists Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920. share on creative process.

All to wear what inglythoughts permitted, certain women Othello artists welcome.

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Powerful tale of jealousy and manipulation 4 to 6. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 follows the tragic transformation of a brave Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331.

These objects are constructed from cowhide general driven to rage and regret when or rubber, but many people believe that they are by his opportunistic and vengeful betrayed friend. Through Sep 25. $10-$35. Marin made from pigskin. What are they?

Shakespeare Company, 890 Bella Ave, San A deck of cards, a board with holes in it Rafael, 415.499.4488.

Book Passage and small wooden pegs are required to playThe Plot Against Shakespeare Sep 3, 4:30pm, “Tales of the Peculiar” with Debut production of the play by Sonoma what game?

Ransom Riggs. Sep 7, 1pm, “The Natural County playwright David Beckman that World of Winnie-the-Pooh” with Kathryn Two young William Shakespeare’s first plays, finds the Bard suffering from writer’s block Aalto.

Sepof 7, 7pm, “Playboy Swings” with his characters come to life to help him, around 1590, were titled after what Englishwhen kings?

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51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte or kill him trying. Through Sep 3. $5-$28.

Madera 415.927.0960.

Shakespeare in the Cannery, 3 West Third St, Designed and built in 1946 at the University of Santa Rosa.

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Sep 3, 7pm, “Tales of the Peculiar” with Romeo & Juliet Ransom Riggs.

7pm, “I Am Jane musical instruShown is Sep the7,world’s longest Shakespeare’s tales of star-crossed lovers Goodall” with Brad Meltzer. 140 Kentucky comes alive in the natural settings of the state ment, up to707.762.0563.

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Sonoma Starlight Kick off Sonoma Wine Country Weekend with world-class wines, delicious cuisine, live music and dancing set against a backdrop of shimmering stars in the Alexander Valley. Sep 2, 6:30pm. $125-$175. Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 300 Via Archemides, Geyserville, sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

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Seminars&Workshops To include your seminar or workshop, call 415/485-6700 x 311.

WOMEN’S GROUP: Group for spiritually-oriented women to explore, reflect & uncover blocks to experiencing more good in your life.

Find new direction and support for life transitions. A place to process & grow. To explore challenges in relationship, dating, health, work, finances, friendships, parenting, caregiving, aging & more. Limited space.

Also, starting week of 09/06 : ongoing, coed (emotional) INTIMACY GROUPS (partnered or single); 9-week coed SINGLES GROUP. Also INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & COUPLES THERAPY. Central San Rafael.

Possible financial assistance (health/flex savings accounts or insurance). Call (415) 453-8117 for more information. Renée Owen, LMFT#35255. https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/183422

WOMEN’S GROUPS: 1) WOMEN OLDER/ WISER (55+), meeting midday Wednesdays; 2) MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS (Women who have lost their mothers through death, illness, separation, estrangement, narcissism) every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:00PM; 3) GENERAL WOMENS Group, every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 PM. In these safe, successful groups, women address relevant issues in their lives, current and past, often focusing on loss, trauma, relationships, difficult transitions, individual goals, family of origin. Experienced Facilitator COLLEEN RUSSELL, MA, LMFT, CGP, 415-785-3513; www.colleenrussellmft.com; crussellmft@earthlink.net.

Community Spanish Language Learning Center In Downtown San Rafael www.spanishindowntown sanrafael.com GUITAR LESSONS WITH DAVE BLAKEY Dominican U Guitar Teacher Classical • Flmenco • Jazz Pop • Rock • Blues • Folk Highly Experienced Pro daveblakey@sbcglobal.net ENGLISH HOUSESITTER Will love your pets, pamper your plants, ease your mind, while you’re out of town.

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Mind&Body HYPNOTHERAPY Thea Donnelly, M.A. Hypnosis, Counseling, All Issues. 25 yrs. experience.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140397 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HOLISTIC FOOD SOLUTIONS, 524 SAN ANSELMO AVE, STE 115, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: TINA R GRAY, 27 WESTGATE WAY, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Aug 04, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140299 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GOLD DREAMS DAMSELFLY UNLIMITED, 848 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JEAN M JUNG, 848 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 20, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140388 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HUMANE WILDLIFE

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52 HOAG AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JULIAN WILLIAM ADAMS SNELLGROVE, 52 HOAG AVE, SAN RAFAEL CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUG 11, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140444 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ZINZ WINE BAR, 207 CORTE MADERA AVE, CORTE MADERA , CA 94925: LARAIA ENTERPRISES, 8 DAVIS DR APT B, TIBURON, CA 94920.The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUG 12, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140295 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SALON: CRAZY HAIR CUT, 88 BELVEDERE ST, SUITE J, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOSE F. VENTURA SARAT, 456 SOUTH 11TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804.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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Jul 20, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140456 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HAVEN CA, 2122 CENTRO EAST, TIBURON, CA 94920: MORGAN LANE INC., 2122 CENTRO EAST, TUBURON, CA 94920.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 AUG 16, 2016(Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140417 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CULTURE SHOCK, 171 CANYON RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: LORIE KULBERG, 171 CANYON RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.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 AUG 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140386 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: IN & OUT SERVICES, 2405 WARRIOR LN, RENO, NV 89523: DI- ANA MARIE BEAZELL, 2405 WARRIOR LN, RENO, NV 89523.

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 AUG 03, 2016(Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140507 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SHAMROCK

COMPRESSOR SERVICE, 1169 MEADOWSWEET DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: JAMES ANTHONY MALONE, 1169 MEADOWSWEET DRIVE, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUG 22, 2016(Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140351 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GOLDEN ARROW EVENTS, 2 OAK AVE APT 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KELLY A PHU, 2 OAK AVE APT 2, 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 Jul 28, 2016(Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140501 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GLASSWORK, 1111 FRANCISCO BLVD E, UNIT A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1) MAHEND KUMAR, 125 CIELO LN, APT 204, NOVATO, CA 94949 2) MOHAMMAD SHIRAZI, 125 CIELO LN , APT 204, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUG 19, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140527 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: IMPROV MARIN. 500 OAKCREST ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: ANDREW MERIT, 500 OAKCREST ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUG 23, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140552 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BOLINAS RUSTIC RETREAT, 230 ASPEN ROAD, BOLINAS, CA 94924: TRAVIS SMITH, 309 EAST BLITHEDALE AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUG 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140535 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GMP AUTOSPORT, 74 HAMILTON DR #A, NOVATO, CA 94949: GMP CARS, LLC, 448 IGNACIO BLVD #339, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUG 24, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140481 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FUNDS FOR REFUGEES, 172 RIDGEWAY AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: MARGUERITE ELLIOT, 172 RIDGEWAY AVE, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUG 17, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/26/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 10, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140434 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FIBER CARE CARPET CLEANING, 4939 FILAMENT ST, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928: SEBASTINO PEREIRA MARTINS FILHO, 4939 FILAMENT ST, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUG 11, 2016 (Publication Dates: Aug 31, Sep 07, 14, 21 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602861. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner PARIS ELAN GOOD-SWAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PARIS ELAN GOOD-SWAN to PARIS ELAN GOOD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/27/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 09, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602871. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner IUYBE OAKBLOSSOM NAGA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: IUYBE OAKBLOSSOM NAGA to CORA YUBIE REDFOX. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/29/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 10, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602874. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner GHOLAMABBAS MAROOFI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GHOLAMABBAS MAROOFI to ABBAS MAROOFI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602905. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ANN PATRICIA LANE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ANN PATRICIA LANE to ANYA PATRICIA LANE. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/23/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 12, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602911. TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SARAH KENNEDY WHITFIELD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SARAH KENNEDY WHITFIELD to SARAH UYSALOGLU KENNEDY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: 09/30/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 12, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31, Sep 07 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602852. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner REYNA AVILA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) ELISEO STEVEN TAPIA to STEVEN ETHAN AVILA 2) ELIANE NATHALY TAPIA to NATHALY SARAH AVILA 3) ELIZABETH REYNA DIAZ to ELIZABETH JENSINE AVILA 4) ESTHER REYNA DIAZ to ESTHER NADINE AVILA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 10/04/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 08, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

09:00 AM, DEPT L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913.

A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 16, 2016. (Publication Dates: Aug 24, 31, Sep 07, 14 of 2016)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602922. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JULIAN GOLDFARB filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JULIAN GOLDFARB to JULIAN GOLD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: 10/07/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: AUG 12, 2016.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN No: CIV 1602948. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BRIAN DUENAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRIAN ZACHARY ROBERTO DUENAS to BRIAN ZACHARY ROBERTO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

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By Amy Alkon

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I’m a woman in my late 20s. Guys don’t have car crashes looking at me, but I am pretty and have a nice boyfriend. I have three drop-dead gorgeous girlfriends who are perpetually single, but not by choice. I realized that they all do two things: Complain that things never work out with a guy and constantly post stunning selfies on Facebook. One takes a daily pic in her car, showing how hot she looks. When I mentioned this to my boyfriend, he said guys want a hot girlfriend but they don’t want one who does that. Please explain.—Wondering

A:

Sure, getting other people to like you starts with liking yourself—just not to the point where you’re dozing off in front of the mirror.

Selfie posting, not surprisingly, has been associated with narcissism—being a self-absorbed, self-important user with a lack of empathy and a sucking need for admiration. But consider that there are nuances to what sort of person posts selfies and why. There are those who post selfies in keeping with their interests—like, “Here’s today’s outfit!” (because they’re into fashion) or “Here I am about to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel” (because they are into adventure travel and are also kind of an idiot).

Though these “stuff I like!” shots include a picture of the person, they’re ultimately about some hobby or interest they have. And then there’s the person— like these women you mention—who simply posts endless vanity shots, like, “It’s Monday, and I’m still alive, and aren’t I pretty? #WeAllHaveOurCrossToBear” Clinical psychologist Christopher T. Barry and his colleagues found that posting a lot of “physical appearance selfies” is associated with a subtype of narcissism, “vulnerable narcissism.” Vulnerable narcissism involves self-worth that’s “highly contingent” on what others think, “hypervigilance” about rejection and a tendency to manufacture a facade to protect against rejection. (“Grandiose narcissism” is the louder, more domineering subtype most of us think of as narcissism.)

Yes, like ice cream and medical marijuana, narcissism comes in different flavors.

Though you can probably feel for the vulnerable narcissists, they also come up short on empathy. They just do it more quietly. Chances are, guys who want more than a hookup or arm candy see a slew of “Worship me!” selfies as a generic sign of narcissism—and a big flashing danger sign telling them to look elsewhere. As the saying goes, “Beauty fades … ” but unempathetic is forever.

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I was a married man for a long time, but about a year ago, after grieving my divorce, I got into friends-with-benefits things with two different women.

(Neither knows about the other.) We like each other, but we don’t call or text regularly or discuss whether we’re seeing anybody else. Well, last month, I met this great woman and felt a real romantic connection. We haven’t slept together because I want to end these FWB things first. My question is: How do I do that? What does a woman who isn’t a girlfriend but has been having semi-regular sex with a man want to hear that will not hurt her?—Concerned

A:

The really terrible breakups are those where the other party just won’t let go—like when the gym chain or cable company makes you talk with three “retention specialists” and shows the lease to your new place 6,343 miles away, with no access to transportation but a rickety footbridge over a 400-foot chasm.

However, most helpfully, Paul Mongeau, who researches communication in relationships, finds that there are three different levels of friends-with-benefits relationships: “True friends,” “network opportunism” and “just sex.” “True friends” mean something to each other. They know and care about each other and also have sex. “Network opportunists” are a step down from true friends. They’re people in the same social group (or “network”) who aren’t really friends but are friendly enough to go home together if neither meets anybody better at the bar. And lowest on the FWB ladder is what you have—the “just sex” thing. The just sex-ers don’t hate each other or anything, but, as the researchers explain, for them, the “friend” in FWB “is a misnomer.” They’re in each other’s lives for one reason: To be sexual grout.

It bodes well for the woman you want that you care so much about being kind to the women you don’t. But consider that you probably have deeper and more frequent conversations with the guy who makes your burrito at Chipotle. So, for these women, losing their “just sex” man will be inconvenient and annoying but probably not as heartbreaking as needing to find a new plumber. Just politely inform them that you have to end it because you’ve started seeing somebody (and not just for 45 minutes at 1 in the morning).Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of August 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Truth decay is in its early stages. If you take action soon, you can prevent a full-scale decomposition. But be forewarned: Things could get messy, especially if you intervene with the relentless candor and clarity that will be required for medicinal purification. So what do you think? Are you up for the struggle? I understand if you’re not. I’ll forgive you if you simply flee. But if you decide to work your cagey magic, here are some tips: 1. Compile your evidence with rigor. 2. As much as is humanly possible, put aside rancor. Root your efforts in compassionate objectivity. 3. Even as you dig around in the unsightly facts, cherish the beautiful truths you’d like to replace them with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you willing

to lose at least some of your inhibitions? Are you curious to find out what it feels like to cavort like a wise wild child? If you want to fully cooperate with life’s plans, you will need to consider those courses of action. I am hoping that you’ll accept the dare, of course. I suspect that you will thrive as you explore the pleasures of playful audacity and whimsical courage and effervescent experiments. So be blithe, Taurus! Be exuberant! Be open to the hypothesis that opening to jaunty and jovial possibilities is the single most intelligent thing you can do right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What’s the current status of your relationship with your feet? Have you been cultivating and cherishing your connection with the earth below you? The reason I ask, Gemini, is that right now it’s especially important for you to enjoy intimacy with gravity, roots and foundations.

Whatever leads you down and deeper will be a source of good fortune. Feeling grounded will provide you with an aptitude for practical magic.

Consider the possibilities of going barefoot, getting a foot massage or buying new shoes that are both beautiful and comfortable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A woman in the final stages of giving birth may experience acute discomfort. But once her infant spills out into the world, her distress can transform into bliss. I don’t foresee a quite so dramatic shift for you, Cancerian.

But the transition you undergo could have similar elements: From uncertainty to grace; from agitation to relief; from constriction to spaciousness. To take maximum advantage of this blessing, don’t hold onto the state you’re leaving behind—or the feelings it aroused in you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In one of my dreams last

night, a Leo sensualist I know advised me to take smart pills and eat an entire chocolate cheesecake before writing my next Leo horoscope. In another dream, my Leo friend Erica suggested that I compose your horoscope while attending an orgy where all the participants were brilliant physicists, musicians and poets. In a third dream, my old teacher Rudolf (also a Leo) said I should create the Leo horoscope as I sunbathed on a beach in Maui while being massaged by two sexy geniuses. Here’s how I interpret my dreams: In the coming days, you can literally increase your intelligence by indulging in luxurious comforts and sensory delights.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Play a joke on your nervous anxiety. Leap off the ground or whirl in a circle five times as you shout, “I am made of love!”

Learn the words and melody to a new song that lifts your mood whenever you sing it. Visualize yourself going on an adventure that will amplify your courage and surprise your heart. Make a bold promise to yourself, and acquire an evocative object that will symbolize your intention to fulfill that promise. Ask yourself a soul-shaking question that you haven’t been wise enough to investigate before now. Go to a wide-open space, spread your arms out in a greeting to the sky and pray for a vision of your next big goal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Illuminati do not want you to receive the prophecy I have prepared for you. Nor do the Overlords of the New World Order, the Church of the SubGenius, the Fake God that

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masquerades as the Real God or the nagging little voice in the back of your head. So why am I going ahead and divulging this oracle anyway? Because I love you. My loyalty is to you, not those shadowy powers. Therefore, I am pleased to inform you that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to evade, ignore, undermine or rebel against controlling influences that aren’t in alignment with your soul’s goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The dictionary

says that the verb “to schmooze” means to chat with people in order to promote oneself or make a social connection that may prove to be advantageous. But that definition puts a selfish spin on an activity that can, at least sometimes, be carried out with artful integrity. Your assignment in the coming weeks is to perform this noble version of schmoozing. If you are offering a product or service that is beautiful or useful or both, I hope you will boost its presence and influence with the power of your good listening skills and smart conversations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are attuned with the cosmic rhythms in the coming weeks, you will be a source of teaching and leadership. Allies will feel fertilized by your creative vigor. You’ll stimulate team spirit with your savvy appeals to group solidarity. If anyone can revive droopy procrastinators and demonstrate the catalytic power of gratitude, it’ll be you. Have you heard enough good news, Sagittarius, or can you absorb more? I expect that you’ll inspire interesting expressions of harmony that will replace contrived versions of togetherness. And every blessing you bestow will expand your capacity for attracting favors that you can really use.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fictional character known as Superman has one prominent vulnerability: The mineral kryptonite. When he’s near this stuff, it weakens his superpowers and may cause other problems. I think we all have our own versions of kryptonite, even if they’re metaphorical.

For instance, my own superpowers tend to decline when I come into the presence of bad architecture, cheesy poetry and off-pitch singing. How about you, Capricorn? What’s your version of kryptonite?

Whatever it is, I’m happy to let you know that you are currently less susceptible to its debilitating influences than usual. Why? Well, you have a sixth sense about how to avoid it. And even if it does draw near, you have in your repertoire some new tricks to keep it from sapping your strength.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s quite possible that you will receive seductive proposals in the coming weeks. You may also be invited to join your fortunes with potential collaborators who have almost fully awakened to your charms. I won’t be surprised if you receive requests to share your talents, offer your advice or bestow your largesse. You’re a hot prospect, my dear. You’re an attractive candidate. You appear to be ripe for the plucking. How should you respond? My advice is to be flattered and gratified, but also discerning. Just because an inquiry is exciting doesn’t mean that it’s good for you. Choose carefully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Would you like

to become a master of intimacy? Can you imagine yourself handling the challenges of togetherness with the skill of a great artist and the wisdom of a love genius? If that prospect appeals to you, now would be a favorable time to up your game. Here’s a hot tip on how to proceed: You must cultivate two seemingly contradictory skills. The first is the capacity to identify and nurture the best qualities in your beloved friend. The second is the ability to thrive on the fact that healthy relationships require you to periodically wrestle with each other’s ignorance and immaturity.Y

Homework: All of us are trying to wake up from our sleepy delusions about the nature of life. What’s your most potent wake-up technique? Testify at Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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