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Poetry Reading/Conversation featuring ERICA JONG Start Date: Tuesday 4/16/2019 — End Date: Tuesday 4/16/2019 Admission:$10 adv/ $12 door Erica Jong, author of the acclaimed Fear of Flying, reads selections form her new book of poetry, The World Began with Yes (Red Hen Press). In a dark time, poems celebrate life. The evening will include a poetry reading by Francesca Bell, audience Q & A, and book signings. Fear of Flying, Erica Jong’s first and most famous novel, published in 1973, blew conventional thinking about women, marriage and sexuality out of the water, selling over 37 million copies and translated into over 45 languages including Chinese and Arabic. Her novel articulated what women thought but which, through decades of silent complicity with the status quo, was never voiced. In the four decades since Fear of Flying, she has published over 25 books in 45 languages, including 9 works of fiction as well as celebrated non-fiction volumes such as What Do Women Want?, Seducing the Demon: Writing for My Live, an anthology on – well, sex – called Sugar in My Bowl: Real Women Write About Real Sex, that she edited, and in 2012, a Kindle Single, A Letter to the President, which bravely takes on the issues facing American women today. She has switched between fiction, non-fiction and poetry, becoming one of the most evocative poets of her generation with seven published volumes, and winning Poetry magazine’s Bess Hokin Prize. Her awards include: The Fernanda Pivano award The Sigmund Freud Award, the Deauville Award and The United Nations Award for excellence in literature. Francesca Bell’s poems and translations appear in many journals, including B O D Y, Massachusetts Review, New Ohio Review, North American Review, Poetry Northwest, Prairie Schooner, and Rattle. She is the former poetry editor of River Styx, the translator of a collection of poems by Palestinian poet Shatha Abu Hnaish (Dar Fadaat, 2017), and the author of the collection Bright Stain (Red Hen Press, 2019). WHAT: An Evening of on-stage conversation & poetry reading in the Hoytt Theater with question & answer opportunities and additional book sales & signing. SEATING: General Admission TIMING: 7:00 ~ Doors @ 6:30. PARKING: FREE on-site parking. FOOD + : Peets Coffee, Numi Teas and a variety of snacks and freshly baked goods available for purchase and allowed in theater. No table service. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Contact: Heidi Paul hpaul@marinjcc.org URL: HTTP://www.marinjcc.org/jong

RUTH REICHL in conversation with Soleil Ho Start Date: Monday 4/8/2019 — End Date: Monday 4/8/2019 Admission:$40-$55 includes book Trailblazing food writer and beloved restaurant critic Ruth Reichl took the risk (and the jog) of a lifetime when she entered the glamorous, high-stakes world of magazine publishing. Now, for the first time, she chronicles her groundbreaking tenure as editor in chief of Gourmet, during which she spearheaded a revolution in the way we think about food. Tonight San Francisco Chronicle’s new restaurant critic, Soleil Ho joins Ruth to discuss her life, career and most resent endeavor SAVE ME THE PLUMS: MY GOURMET MEMOIR , a personal journey, complete with recipes, of a woman coming to terms with being in charge and making a mark, following a passion and holding on to her dreams – even when she ends up in a place she never expected to be. Conversation followed by audience Q & A, book sales and signing Presented in Association with Copperfield’s Bookstore WHAT: An Evening of on-stage foodie conversation in the Hoytt Theater with question & answer opportunities. SEATING: General Admission TIMING: 7:30 ~ Doors @ 7:00. PARKING: FREE on-site parking. FOOD + : Peets Coffee, Numi Teas and a variety of snacks and freshly baked goods available for purchase and allowed in theater. No table service. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Contact: Heidi Paul hpaul@marinjcc.org URL: http://www.marinjcc.org/cheftalk

OCTOPRETZEL bring Family Fun to Marin Start Date: Sunday 3/31/2019 — End Date: Sunday 3/31/2019 Admission:$10 The newest creation from the Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts brings more fun and opportunities for family engagement as Bumblebee Kids presents OCTOPRETZEL. Get ready for a fun, light-hearted musical ride as this talented threesome leads the way through a variety of cultures and musical styles. Octopretzel creates a program of Joyful, Jumpin’ Music with inspirational, interactive songs. Get ready for some great family time with this very engaging and super-fun musical experience that just might include a little silliness and a lot of wiggling. Sing and dance along with Octopretzel’s fantastically folksy interactive, inspirational songs about the wonders of nature and the beautiful world around us. Come join community for this family friendly, fun, inspiring, interactive live music experience. The show begins at 11:30 am, and lasts approx. 1-hour BUT be sure to come by 11am for some hands-on art activities and opportunities to get creative with new friends. A perfect Sunday morning for interactive play, and incredibly fun, inspiring, nature-themed music with family and friends. “Octopretzel creates engaging music which inspires curiosity, imagination and awareness of the magical world we live in. It is a danceable, singable and super fun experience for kids of all ages.” – Discovery Museum newsletter, Sausalito, CA WHAT: Fun, family friendly, interactive live, nature-inspired music for the young & young at heart. Hands-on art activities. Snacks available for purchase. TIMING: 10:30 am: Will Call/Box Office 11:00 am: Theater Doors Open / Hands-on Art Activities / Concessions Open (Snacks, Peet’s Coffee, Numi Tea, & Hot Cocoa avail for purchase) 11:30 am: Show begins SEATING: General admission TICKETS: Available at marinjcc.org/arts OR Purchase HERE PARKING: Ample FREE parking | The Osher Marin JCC is 1/2 mile E off 101. MORE: Recommended for children 4-8. Siblings welcome! Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Contact: Heidi Paul hpaul@marinjcc.org URL: HTTP://www.marinjcc.org/octopretzel

BLAME SALLY Start Date: Saturday 4/6/2019 — End Date: Saturday 4/6/2019 Admission:TICKET PRICES: $28 – $40 / Ages 17 & under $10 Blame Sally creates an eclectic and undeniably original brand of folk pop that plays on the “indie edges of Americana”. Bringing together four unique voices and musical backgrounds, Blame Sally has forged a cohesive sound that is instantly recognizable and compelling. With their decade plus of live performances and recordings, they have established a legacy of song combining country, folk, rock, Celtic and strains of classical music, which has “brought originality together with a roots sensibility and pop accessibility.” A celebration of music from the eclectic and undeniably original brand of folk pop that is, Blame Sally. This local folk-rock quartet with attitude, combines acoustic textures with Americana harmonies and an independent spirit. WHAT: Amazing live acoustic Folk Rock Harmonies from Blame Sally TIMING: Concessions: 7:00pm | Doors: 7:15 | Concert: 8pm SEATING: Reserved table & general admission choices PARKING: Ample FREE parking | The Osher Marin JCC is 1/2 mile E off 101. CONCESSIONS: Beer, Wine, Coffee, Tea, Bakery goods & Snacks. | Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Contact: Heidi Paul hpaul@marinjcc.org URL: HTTP://www.marinjcc.org/blame

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Sunday Afternoon Delight Singles Party Start Date: Sunday 4/14/2019 — End Date: Sunday 4/14/2019 Admission:10 Meet new friends at this fun event! Only $10 at the door includes a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes; accompanied by light food, served at 4pm, as long as it lasts. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, April 14, 2019, 4-6pm. LOCATION: Trattoria DaVittorio, 617 Laurel St, near Santa Cruz Avenue, Downtown San Carlos, CA. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •St Patrick’s Eve Dance, March 16, San Jose •Spring Mixer, March 21, Sausalito •Live Music Mixer, March 31, Pleasanton •Silicon Valley Singles Convention, April 6, Santa Clara •Wine Tasting Party, April 28, Sonoma •Singles Charity Ball, May 4, San Francisco Location: 617 Laurel St San Carlos Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Non-View of the Lake from Underground Start Date: Friday 4/5/2019 — End Date: Friday 5/3/2019 Admission:Free Non-View of the Lake from Underground Space by Torreya Cummings 5 April – 4 May 2019 In 1873, Collis P. Huntington, partner in the First Transcontinental Railroad, commissioned a painting of Donner Lake. He wanted to commemorate the tracks crossing the Donner summit in 1867, a feat of both engineering and sheer human misery. The resulting work by Albert Bierstadt succeeds in romanticising Manifest Destiny and the Sierra Nevada but nonetheless failed to please Huntington, who hoped for a more detailed view that highlighted the railroad itself. Aggregate Space Gallery and Torreya Cummings present Non-View of the Lake from Underground, a collection of landscape leftovers, geologic scraps, photographs, partial environments, and a performance set. These works elevate immersion and complication over a totalizing “view”, using Bierstadt’s View of Donner Lake as a departure point, and creating a new moment that foregrounds the foreground. Opening Reception April 5, 6-10pm Second Saturday Artist Talk April 13, 11am First Friday Event May 3, 5-8pm Gallery Hours Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-5pm and by appointment Aggregate Space Gallery 801 West Grand Avenue Entrance on West Street Oakland, CA 94607 510-832-3807 aggregatespacegallery.org facebook.com/aggregatespace info@aggregatespacegallery.org #ASGOakland #installtheunimaginable Aggregate Space is a warehouse and has a similar temperature to the outside; please dress accordingly. Aggregate Space Gallery programs are generously supported by: National Endowment for the Arts, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Neda Nobari Foundation, Creative Work Fund, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Clorox Foundation, Awesome Foundation, and ArtNow International. Location: 801 W. Grand Ave. Oakland Contact: Willis Meyers willis@aggregatespacegallery.org URL: https://aggregatespacegallery.org/

Silicon Valley Singles Convention Start Date: Saturday 4/6/2019 — End Date: Saturday 4/6/2019 Admission:15-20 SILICON VALLEY SINGLES CONVENTION Saturday, April 6, 2019 7:30pm – Entertaining Keynote Address: Chemistry vs Compatibility: What’s More Important?, with author Cassie Zampa-Keim. 8:30pm-Midnight – Dance Party featuring your favorite Top 40 hits! COST: $15/advance (by April 5) or $20/door. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy attire requested. LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, near Levi Stadium, 4949 Great America Pkwy, corner of Tasman, Santa Clara CA 95054. Next to Light Rail. Free parking. If hotel lot is full, free parking also available across the street at the Santa Clara Convention Center. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; San Francisco Singles, Singles Events & Travel, SF Bay Area Singles Events, Your Asian Connection, South Bay Outdoor Adventure, Single Professionals Internet Network (SPIN), Lifestyle Parties & Hiking, Single & Professional, Cougar Parties, Singles over 40 and Fun, Bay Area Singles, and many other singles organizations. DISCOUNTS & more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •The Winter Ball at The Fairmont, March 9, San Francisco •Waterfalls Trek & Wine Tasting, March 9, Freestone •St Patrick’s Eve Dance, March 16, San Jose •Spring Mixer, March 21, Sausalito •Live Music Mixer, March 31, Pleasanton •Sunday Afternoon Delight, April 14, San Carlos •Singles Charity Ball, May 4, San Francisco Location: 4949 Great America Parkway Santa Clara Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Live Organ and a Movie: The Goonies Start Date: Sunday 3/24/2019 — End Date: Sunday 3/24/2019 Admission:$6.50 This event begins with Dave Moreno playing the theater’s historic Robert Morton Organ with a selection of themed musical pieces. The main feature, “Goonies”, follows a band of kids who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, attempt to save their homes from demolition and in doing so, discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the entire adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals, who want the treasure for themselves. Bring your kids to the movies! Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn August info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

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