|
ART
LANDSCAPES: Help Marin landscape artists preserve their inspiration and save Marin farmland at Ranches & Rolling Hills, the annual art show and sale by the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, featuring 250 paintings, prints and photographs of MALT farms as well as MALT’s new book of show art, 2-5 pm, Sat., May 17 & 10 am-4 pm, Sun., May 18. Free. Druid’s Hall, Village Square, Nicasio. Info: 663-1158
ABSTRACTS: Enjoy a reception for Escape from Reality, a juried exhibit of abstract works by Marin Society of Artists members, 2-4 pm, Sun., May 18. Free. Marin Art and Garden Center Gallery, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Info: 454-9561
SCULPTURE: Experience The Third Dimension: Contemporary Sculpture, featuring 3-D media works with an emphasis on the exploratory and experimental and also see Abstract Collages by Patrician McCaron in the Loft, 10 am-2 pm, Tues.-Sat. until May 29. Free. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Info: 388-4331
NAUTICAL: Slip into Rick White’s new show, Boatslip Abstracts and Other Places, 8 am-4 pm, Mon.-Thurs., 8 am-Noon, Fri. until May 31. Free. Tiburon Town Hall Community Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Info: 435-7386
FILM
POLITICAL: Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Errol Morris (The Fog of War), weaves a complex investigation into the most notorious images of modern times—the Abu Ghraib prison photographs—in Standard Operating Procedure, times TBA, May 15. $5.50-9.75. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Info: 454-1222
FESTIVAL: Reserve one of the Filmbridge Festival’s very limited seats at the 6:30 pm, Thurs., May 15 screening of the film, The Monkey Kid, directed by Xiao-Yen Wang, in attendance, or the 6:30 pm, Fri., May 16 screening of The Jane Austen Book Club, based on the book by Karen Fowler, also in attendance, Free. The Marin School, 100 Ebbtide Ave., Sausalito. Info: kridge@themarinschool.org
TRIBUTE: Celebrate a month-long film tribute to American icon, James Stewart, in honor of his 100th birthday, beginning with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, Stewart’s romantic thriller with Kim Novak filmed extensively in the Bay Area, 7 pm, Sun., May 18. $5.50-9.75. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Info: 454-1222AUTHOR EVENTS
BOOK PASSAGE: Anne Cherian talks about A Good Indian Wife, 7 pm, Wed., May 14. Tan Twan Eng reads from The Gift of Rain, 1 pm, Thurs., May 15. Barbara Walters discusses Audition: A Memoir, 1 pm, Fri., May 16. Jim Sheeler reads from Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives, 7 pm, Sat., May 17. Carl Hiaasen talks about The Downhill Lie, 7 pm, Sun., May 18. Arianna Huffington reads from Right is Wrong, 7 pm, Mon., May 19. Mary Tillman discusses Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman, 7 pm, Tues., May 20. Lincoln Hall talks about Dead Lucky: Life After Death on Mount Everest, 7 pm, Wed., May 21. All events are free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera. Info: 927-0960
OUTDOORS
EASY HIKE: Take an easy Sierra Club night hike and picnic on Ring Mountain in Tiburon with outstanding 360º views, Thurs., May 16. Meet at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Dr., one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Hwy 101, leaving at 5:45 pm and returning by 7:45 pm. Roadside gravel parking. Bring warm clothes and potluck food/drink for six. Rain cancels. Info: 461-9255
ECO-GARDENS: Pre-register to visit up to ten professionally landscaped eco-gardens in Tiburon, Mill Valley, Sausalito and northern Marin and receive a guide that offers descriptions, directions, passes and publication choices at each garden, 10 am-2 pm, Sat., May 17. $15. Info: 499-3202
BIRDS: The Bolinas Lagoon Preserve opens its nesting site for herons and egrets, 10 am-4 pm, Sat.-Sun., Mar. 22-23. Free, suggested $15 donation. Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, 4900 Hwy. 1, Stinson Beach. Info: 868-9244 (until July 31)
BIRDS: See Raptors on the Glove — owls, falcons and other raptors that serve as Wildlife Ambassadors to the general public—as well as fifteen other non-releasable wild animals that live in the WildCare courtyard, including their daily feedings, naturalist presentations and Q/A, 3-5 pm, Tues. & Sat. ongoing. Free. Wildcare—Terwilliger Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation, 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael. Info: 453-1000
BIRDS: Along with snowy and great egrets and black crowned night herons who come to watch, see non-releaseable brown pelicans, cormorants and gulls fed their meals of fish and hear a naturalist describe the birds and answer questions, 12:30 & 4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri. ongoing. Free. Wildcare—Terwilliger Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation, 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael. Info: 453-1000
MARKET: Farm fresh produce and delicious baked goods are available at the Farmer’s Market, 12 -5 pm, Wednesdays. Free. Corte Madera Town Center, 100 Town Center, Corte Madera. Info: 924-2961
TOURS: Docent-led tours leave from the bookstore, 1:30 pm, Mon.-Fri. and 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. Tours from the Friend Gate (north entrance) depart 2 pm every Wed., Fri. and Sun. Free and ongoing. SF Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Info: 661-1316FUNDRAISERS
MUSIC CAMP: Help send a talented child to the Blue Star Music Camp as you enjoy a strolling feast, wine and vodka bar, live and silent auction and danceable musical entertainment featuring Blue Star alumni and others at A Night at the Cotton Club, 7 pm, Wed., May 14. $250. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, downtown Mill Valley. Info: 977-331-7827
CIRCUS CAMP: Wavy Gravy celebrates his 72nd birthday with a Camp Winnarainbow benefit featuring musician and clown acts (Moonalice, Mickey Hart, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Wavy Gravy’s Clown Conspiracy and others) following a 6-7 pm reception, 7:30 pm., Thurs., May 15. $35-100. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, downtown Mill Valley. Info: 383-9600
GREEN: Preview a new luxury eco-resort and conference center as you enjoy The Green Ball: A Benefit for Friends of the Earth, featuring Chevy and Jayni Chase and singer-songwriter Shana Morrison, gourmet food by a Michelin Two Star Chef, an eco-awards program and dancing, 6:30-11 pm, Fri. May 16. $125-250. Cavallo Point, Sausalito. Info: 544-544-0790
SYMPHONY: Enjoy Singles Day at the Mountain Play seated in a special section at an exclusive preview performance of The Wizard of Oz, benefiting the Marin Symphony, 1 pm, Sat., May 17. $34. Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mountain Tamalpais, Mill Valley. Info: 479-8100
SHAKESPEARE: Follow clues to identify the murderer at an interactive murder mystery dinner that includes a send up of American Idol with local celebrities, a “killer” auction and prizes for best sleuths, to benefit the Marin Shakespeare Company, 6:30 pm, Sat., May 17. $100. The Club at McInnis Park Restaurant, 350 Smith Ranch Rd., San Rafael. Info: 491-5961
BREAD & ROSES: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing to the soulful R&B of Zadell as you cruise the Bay on the luxurious Empress Yacht to benefit Bread and Roses musical programs for the institutionalized, 3:30-8 pm, Sun., May 18. $55. The Empress Yacht, 310 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. Info: 389-5072
KIDS
MUSIC: Catch Enzo Garcia and his highly-acclaimed family music show, Breakfast with Enzo, featuring banjo, accordion, guitar, musical saw and other surprises that inspire clapping hands, singing voices and dancing feet, 10 am-noon, Sun., Apr. 5. Donation. Mill Valley Golf Course Clubhouse, 280 Buena Vista Ave., Mill Valley. Info: 652-2474
EXPLORATORIUM: In Virtual Unreality, interactive digital artworks use game technology to explore the unreality of virtual spaces and create new digital environments that redefine and alter our perception of our everyday world, 10 am-5 pm daily except Mondays until June 1. $9-14. The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. Info: 561-0362
A-MAZE-ING: Along with a live animal exhibit at 11:15 am on Saturdays and ongoing art and science workshops, enjoy Amazing Puzzles, a special interactive puzzle-solving exhibit within a giant labyrinth, 10 am – 5 pm, Tues.-Sat. Ongoing through May. Free. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco. Info: 554-9600
ONGOING VOLUNTEER
CLUB: The Belvedere-Tiburon Newcomers Club Board Meeting is a wonderful opportunity for all Belvedere and Tiburon residents to meet a vibrant group of individuals, join a welcoming organization and become integrated into the community, 9:30 am, Wed., May 7. Free. Belvedere Community Center, 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere. Info: beltibnewcomers.org
FOSTER CARE: Offer a temporary home to adoption animals that require time to grow, heal or whelp, with no out-of-pocket expenses for the volunteer, Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. Info: 506-6235
ACTIVITIES: Looking for enjoyable activities and learning opportunities? The Associated Students Emeritus College (ASEC) at College of Marin offers opportunities for adults of all ages to engage in educational clubs and activities at both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses. Membership $12/yr. Info: 485-9652
GUIDES: Enthusiastic about the natural world? Want to work with museum visitors? Become an Academy Guide and help launch the new California Academy of Sciences Museum in Golden Gate Park. Choose from trainings and workshops allowing you to conduct tidepool demonstrations, focus talks, and work with live animals. Sign up now for training beginning Feb. 2008. Info: 321-8111
GARDENERS: Increase horticultural knowledge and meet others who enjoy plants and gardening while volunteering at San Francisco Botanical Garden. Many different opportunities, including helping in the bookstore or nursery or leading garden walks. Ongoing. San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Info: 661-1316 ext. 312
COMPANIONS: Volunteers play a vital role in helping people at the end of life live independently and safely. Find out how to get involved and learn about our comprehensive 25-hour training. Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. Info: 449-1288MUSIC
COUNTRY: Call to reserve one of the limited seats available to hear Del Rey sing and play country blues, ragtime and hillbilly boogie on her resonator guitar and uke, 8:00 pm, Thurs., May 15. $15-20. Schoenberg Guitars, 106 Main St., Tiburon. Info: 789-0846
CHORAL: Relate to Relativity sung by the 100-voice COM Community Chorus featuring songs from madrigals of Monteverdi to modern ballads about family, friends and other relationships, 7:30 pm, Thurs., May 15. Free. Fine Arts Theater, College of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. Info: 485-9687
CLASSSICAL: Have a blast listening to Sound of the Trumpet by American Bach Soloists, and special guest baroque trumpeter John Thiessen, performing concertos by Bach, Handel, Telemann and more, with a 7 pm pre-concert lecture, 8 pm, Fri., May 16. $5-42. St. Stephen’s Church, 3 Bay View Ave., Belvedere. Info: 621-7900
HARMONY: Get in the groove with the golden voices of the female trio of cabaret singers, Nicholas, Glover and Wray, and be smitten by their melodic and theatrical show, Dazzling Harmony! Something to Sing About, 8 pm, Fri., May 16. $25-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, downtown Mill Valley. Info: 383-9600
FAMOUS: Log in some time with Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins, a contemporary music icon with an instantly identifiable voice on hits like What a Fool Believes, 8 pm, Fri., May 16. $30-85. Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Info: 499-6800
MOTOWN: Be intent on hearing The Best Intentions Tribute Show, accompanied by Reed Fromer & Friends, featuring high-energy spot-on renditions of Motown greats Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations and more, 8:30 pm, Fri., May 16. $18.50-$25. Mill Valley Masonic Events Center, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Info: 388-2550
BALLROOM: Have a ball at the Strawberry Swingers Ballroom Dance with the Bob Gutierrez Band, finger food, raffle, mixers and free lesson at 7:15 pm, 8-11 pm, Sat., May 17. $8-10. Strawberry Recreation Center, 118 E. Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley. Info: 472-2191
BLUES: At last, catch the “Matriarch of Rhythm and Blues,” Etta James, as she sings her signature song, At Last, and a stellar lineup of all-time hits played by The Roots Band, with Blues singer and songwriter Earl Thomas opening, 8 pm, Sat., May 17. $25-85. Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Info: 499-6800
YOUTH: Be delighted by the Marin Music Chest Young Artists Concert featuring pianists Olivia Jew and Toki Migimatsu, harpist Elizabeth Zosseder, cellist Mariko Wyrick and violinist Mayumi Wyrick, all scholarship recipients, 5 pm, Sun., May 18. Free/donations accepted. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. Info: 383-0930
LEGEND: Don’t miss the legendary Barbara Cook, whose 50-year career has spanned Broadway musicals, White House and Carnegie Hall solo concerts, and performances as the first female pop star to sing with the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera, 8 pm, Mon., May 19. $75-95. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, downtown Mill Valley. Info: 383-9600STAGE
LOVE: Fall in love with Love Person, a love triangle between a West Coast party girl, her deaf sister and an East Coast professor of Sanskrit, 8 pm, Thurs.-Sat., May 15-17 & 5 pm, Sun., May 18. $20-35. Marin Theater Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. Info: 388-5208
ADAPTATION: Last chance to see the stage adaptation of Hard Laughter, a play by Ann Brebner and Laurel Graver from the book by Anne Lamott, in an AlterTheater minimalist storefront performance, 8 pm, Thurs.-Sat., May 15-17; 7:30 pm, Sun. May 18. $20-25. The Wooden Duck, 1848 Fourth St., San Rafael. Info: 454-2787
COMEDY: Laugh along with the Ross Valley Players’ Brooklyn Boy, the story of a finally-successful Jewish novelist who goes home to Brooklyn and is forced to confront his past, 8 pm, Fri.-Sat., May 16-17. $16-$20. The Barn Theatre, Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Info: 456-9555
MYSTERY: Bel-Tib Newcomer member and actress RoyAnne Florence performs with the Novato Theater Company in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, a who-done-it farce set in a mansion, a la “Clue,” 8 pm, Thurs.-Sat., May 15-17 & 3 pm, Sun., May 18. $19-22. The Pacheco Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. Info: 883-4498