ALWAYS FREE Lighthouse August 2018 Peddler The Guide To Music, Events, Theater, Film, Art, and Life on the Mendocino Coast

Just In Time For Te Mid-Terms! Arena Teater Welcomes Comedian Will Durst Saturday, August 25

Fresh from the national tour of his award- online at Arena Teater’s website and at Brown winning, hilarious chronicle of the changes in Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com). America during the Time of Trump, comedi- In this lightning-paced, 85- minute come- an, columnist, actor, author, former margarine dic tour- de- force, Durst, described by the smuggler, Will Durst is proud to announce he’s New York Times as “possibly the best political updated his hysterical historical “Durst Case comic working today,” celebrates the one year Scenario,” with a colon and a subtitle- “Mid- anniversary of Donald Trump’s Reign of Error term Madness.” It’s a rollicking feast of outrage by analyzing where we are, how we got here and and outrageousness as up-to-date as the most the myriad of destinations that may lie ahead. current 4:00am Oval Ofce tweet. Coming to And what the chances are, we’ll be fghting with Arena Teater on Saturday, August 25. Show at dogs for food once we get there. . . . 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20 Cont’d on page 13 57th Annual Art in the Redwoods Hats Of Dinner Thursday, Aug 16, 6 pm Champagne Preview Friday, Aug 17, 4 pm GualalaArts.org Festval Days for details & pricing Saturday, Aug 18, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, Aug 19, 10 am - 4 pm Quilt Rafe & Silent Auction Red Stella • A Welcoming Stop For Visitors and Locals Alike At 57th Annual Time to Visit Judith and Robin's New Store on Highway One in Gualala Art in the Redwoods Festival Perhaps it’s the beautifully decorated win- a woman from Point Richmond (east Bay) refection of coastal life, and walking through On the fnal day of the festival the win- dows that draw you in, or maybe the stylized who was here on her annual visit to the Men- it is a journey of discovery. With each twist ner of the annual Pacfc Piecemakers Quilt name Red Stella with the striking red star on docino Coast. Although she’s rented a house and turn the eye fnds a sweater for a chilly Guild Art in the Redwood quilt will be an- the entrance wall. A friend or acquaintance on the coast for almost ten years, she no evening, or a sof wrap for a warm day at the nounced; Sunday, August 19 at 3:00pm. may have told you something about the store. longer frets over what to bring. She told me beach; a casual dress for a lunch or an eve- Cranes decorate and empower this year’s Or maybe you were taking some time in town “these days we calmly pack, make the drive, ning out, or shoes, boots or accessories to rafe quilt bringing happiness, eternal to have a late or a glass of wine, and you no- complete the look. Tere’s dinnerware for youth, good fortune andlongevity to the ticed the new home of Red Stella on High- any meal on the coast. I happened across winner. Each year, PPQG donates a full-size way One in the center of Gualala. For locals a white cereal (or soup bowl) that I knew quilt, proceeds of which help fund the Gua- and visitors on would be perfect for our home. All around lala Arts Young Artist Scholarship. Rafe the Mendocino the outside there was plenty of atitude in coast, the name print. For example, near the rim on one is really about a side it ofered “What exactly were you destination. It’s trying to make?” apparently forcing you to not a shock that defend or rethink the recipe. And a small a store like Red twist of the bowl brought “I like this meal Stella exists on the south coast, but rather a from a distance.” It’s all in good fun. And pleasant discovery. the irreverent atitude of the bowl ft per- Since 2005 the store has been both a dis- setle in and begin immediately to unwind.” covery and a go-to place for clothing, fashion In her view, whatever she’s forgoten to bring, accessories and bright and thoughtful addi- she knows the markets will have plenty of tions for the home. Judith and Robin Leeper tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, or 7 for $20 at created and continue to own this oasis, and the Arts Center. Winner need not be present the store refects both their professional vi- to win. sion and their personal taste. Judith and Rob- Also in the fnal hour of the festival, the in#mother and daughter#have a philoso- Silent Auction Mercedes winner will be an- phy. When their travels fnd them looking nounced! Tis year, Elizabeth Lane donated for new clothing, personal items, gifs for the her 1978 red Mercedes 450SL convert- home and more, they purchase things that ible in pristine condition. Make bids at the they like, and believe that those items refect fectly within the charm of the store. Arts Center in $1,000 increments up until what other friends, neighbors, residents and Many locals observed, in 2017, the trans- the last minute! Te car is worth $25,000 visitors will like as well. And over the years formation of the old Gualala Post Ofce Blue Book. Visit GualalaArts.org for details, that’s been a key to Red Stella’s success. Know building into the new, and greatly expanded times and locations of all that Art in the the residents and the visitors, and yourself. food, there may be new and old favorite res- Red Stella. I took particular notice of the old Redwoods has to ofer! On a recent visit to the store I spoke with taurants to enjoy, expanded trails to walk, and loading dock. Understanding that Judith and the ocean to see. “If I’ve forgoten something Robin would use much of that former ware- I need for me, I know I’ll fnd it here.” And a house-type interior space for the store itself, I GARCIA RIVER CASINO litle conversation with Judith or Robin con- was curious about the gates on the south side frms her expectation. of the building where the trucks once unload- Red Stella’s new store in Gualala is a perfect ed the mail. As it turned out, their creative minds did the natural thing: they created a space that was as useful indoors as out. Teir intention is to utilize "the porch" for special events. Perhaps a wine tasting, or a mixolo- gist to demystify their art. Or a home decor specialist to answer questions about deco- rating. Maybe even a litle music on a warm summer evening to accompany some small plates. Whatever the season, Red Stella will be here to welcome you. And you’ll quickly understand that you’re in good hands. Red Stella is on Highway One, Pacifc Coast Highway in downtown Gualala. Te store sits across the driveway from the newly reopened Gualala Hotel. You can also contact them at (707) 884-1072, [email protected], and at www.redstella.com.

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Pg 2 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Advertisers Index From The Editor's Desk Will Durst returns for a night of well deserved comedy, August 25th. (Cover). • 215 Main 12 • KTDE 18 Stay Warm. Bid on the AIR quilt or maybe the Mercedes 450SL. (Page 2). • Action Network 10 • KZYX 19 Meet and explore the wonderful business known as Red Stella. (Page 2). • Anchor Bay Store 3 • Litle Green Bean 18 Jeanne Jackson talks about growls, futers, tweets and more. August 25. (Page 4). • Arena Frame 13 • Lof, Te 18 Te Open Studio Tour returns for its 26th welcoming. August 25 & 26. (Page 4). • Arena Pharmacy 16 • Mar Vista 7 Sturgeon? Tat's the moon and tour at Pt. Arena Lighthouse, August 25 & 27. (Page 5). • Arena Tech Center 14 • McCann, Peter P.T 7 Ricky Montijo brings Soul, Latin, and Rock to Garcia River Casino August 3. (Page 5). • Arena Teater 5 • MendoViné 11 Arena Teater Film Club has Swanson, Cruz, and the Balkans, in August. (Page 6). • Arf Feed and Pet 4 • MTA 17 Phases calculated. Look up on August 11 and 26. (Page 6). • B Bryan Preserve back cover • Ofce Source 2 Embrace poetry. A profle of Terri Ehret and a sample of her work. August 16. (Page 7). • Banana Belt Properties 20 • Oz Farm 18 Voter registration continues at the Pay n Take in Gualala, August 4 and 14. (Page 8). • Bed and Bone 3 • Phillips Insurance 13 Anthony Gomes' smokin' guitar & blues mastery at Arena Teater August 11. (Page 8). • Birdsong Clinic and Tea Shop 9 • Pier Chowder House&Tap Room 11 Preview the return of Dragons Breath Teater, September 8. (Page 8). • Cove Cofee 18 • Point Arena Light Station 10 Karin Uphof fnds silk very appealing. (Page 9). • Denise Green 7 • Red Stella 16 Cathy Riehm says "look out for those foxtails". (Page 9). • Dream Catcher Interiors 12 • Redwood Coast Chamber of Com. 13 Feel like a bufehead? You're in good company. (Page 9). • Four-Eyed Frog Bookstore 20 • Rollerville Cafe 5 Opening Reception at Coast Highway Art Collective. August 3. (Page 10). • Garcia River Casino 2 • Roots 11 BAKU helps close out AIR at Gualala Arts August 19. (Page 10). • Green Room, Te 19 • Sea Trader, Te 10 Pressed for time? Here's your quick guide to Art in Te Redwoods. (Page 11). • Gualala Arts cover, 7 • Spirit Veterinary Services 9 Adam Arenson explores Millard Sheets. August 19. (Page 11). • Gualala Building Supply 5 • Transformational Bodywork 4 David Stefen talks technology, change, and Marshall McLuhan. (Page 12). • Gualala Supermarket 6 • Uneda Pizza 20 Swing dancing is coming your way at Arena Teater. Pick a Tuesday. (Page 13). • Healing Arts and Massage 7 • Village Bootery 18 Get Into Your Sanctuary. Really. August 4. (Page 13). • Ignacio Health Insurance 8 • Wellness On Te Coast 4 Workshops, Workshops, and Workshops at Gualala Arts in Spetember. (Page 13). • KGUA 16 • Zen House Motorcycles 14 Need to read? Four-Eyed Frog Books' Top-15 is here as a guide. (Page 14). Jennifer Bort Yacovissi returns with book review. Can you say "sufragete"? (Page 14). Mitch McFarland is full of energy. (Page 15). Our thanks to August contributors Rozann Grunig, Mitch McFarland, Your Sudoku puzzle is here to thrill you or drive you crazy. (Page 15). Blake More, Paula Ray Power, Cathy Riehm, Mary Jane Schramm, Tony Stanol, Great Day In Elk will be, well, a great day in Elk, August 25. (Page 15). David Stefen, and Karin Uphof. Hats of and more about Art In Te Redwoods, August 15. (Page 16). Flynn Creek Circus brings the big tent to Pt. Arena, August 2-5. (Page 16). Read the Peddler Online- Our Florida correspondent writes about jury duty. (Page 17). Pt. Arena Lighthouse Celebrates National Lighthouse Day. August 7. (Page 17). Its Free & In Full Color! Te crossword is here. Good luck. (Page 1`8). MJ returns with a giant passion about a tiny swimmer. Get krilled. (Page 19). www.thelighthousepeddler.com Henri#Matisse, that is#hits the big screen at Arena Teater August 12. (Page 19). Dolphin Gallery features Cynthia Myers and Siobhan Elder August 11. (Page 20). Et Tu? Julius Caesar makes an appearance at Arena Teater, August 18. (Page 20). Issue #202 August 2018 Want to get out? Check "Get Out" on the back page. Plenty to do. (Back cover). Lighthouse Peddler

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Pg 3 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Point arena Lighthouse Presents Jeanne A. Jackson 26th Annual Studio Discovery Tour 2018 “Nature Sightings at the Pt. Arena Lighthouse” • August 25 August 25 & 26* On Saturday, August 25, at 5:00pm au- receives every week, she started a daily North Coast Artists' Guild's Self-guided Tour of thor Jeanne A. Jackson will present “Nature Sightings blog from her website, Mendono- Artists' Open Studios. Sightings at the Point Arena Lighthouse” maSightings. *and Labor Day Weekend Too as part of the Lighthouse Lecture Series. com. She is the Te last weekend in August and the frst lower level, on the west side of Hwy 1, to pre- Admission is $5 and the lecture will be pre- author of “Men- weekend in September make plans to visit view the work of Studio Tour artists and to sented in the Fog Sig- donoma Sight- your favorite local artists during the annual pick up catalogs with maps. nal Building at 45500 ings Trough- Studio Discovery Tour, a free, self-guided Catalogs will also be available at the Gua- Lighthouse Road, out the Year.” tour along breathtakingly scenic coastal lala Arts Center, the Dolphin Gallery, the Point Arena. Jackson enjoys Highway 1, from Cazadero to Mendocino Art Center, Elk Jeanne will present hiking with her Point Arena. Te studio tour Artists Collective, Coast a slideshow of what husband, Richard, and their rescue golden is the perfect way to spend Highway Artists’ Collective you might see in late retriever Dufy, believing that her connec- a leisurely day or an entire and various local galleries and August and tion with nature adds weekend and the artists you businesses along the way. early September, from whales to immensely to her life. meet along the way are happy To receive your catalog by wildfowers. Jeanne moved to For more informa- to demonstrate the making mail, so you can begin plan- the coast 22 years ago from the tion or to make reser- of their art and share their ning your own personal tour, San Francisco Bay Area where vations please contact unique vision. e-mail the Tour Director, she grew up. Twelve years ago the Lighthouse staf at Studio tour days are Satur- Doric Jemison-Ball at dtjemi- she queried Editor/Publisher of 707-882-2809, ext. 1. day and Sunday, August 25. [email protected]. the Independent Coast Observ- Photo Credits: and 26 and September 1-3. Visit the Studio Discov- er, J. Stephen McLaughlin, about writing Jeanne Jackson: Studios are open both days ery Tour website here to a column where people share their nature Craig Tooley; from 10:00am to 5:00pm. fnd out more about the 33 sightings. Jackson’s popular column has ex- Bobcat: A free, full-color catalog will participating artists. Seeing panded to be one full page and sometimes Allen Vinson; Monarch Buterfy: help you make the most of the tour. It con- artists at work in their studios is liking get- more. Catherine Miller; tains a descrip- ting a glimpse To further share the many photos she Tufed Pufn: tion of each art- into their inner Ron LeValley ist, along with a muse. What detailed map and inspires them? directions to each What is the view studio. While on out their win- the road, look for dows? Do they the bright yel- work secluded low signs to help or in the mid- "Happiness is as a butter- guide you along dles of chaos? the way. Note that And, for aspir- fy which, when pursued, is the catalog is a ing artists, what always beyond our grasp, must when visit- can I learn? For ing artists on Te many artists on but which if you will sit down Sea Ranch, since the Sonoma- directional signs M e n d o c i n o quietly, may alight upon are not allowed coast, the weeks you." along that section leading up to the of Highway 1. Studio Discov- Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - You can begin your adventure by stopping ery Tour is a very exciting time as they pre- 1864) at the Discovery Gallery, 39140 So. Hwy 1, pare to open their creative spaces and share Gualala, CA, located in the Seaclif Center, their work with all who journey through.

Tragedy is when I cut my fnger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die. Mel Brooks (1926 - )

Pg 4 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Full Sturgeon Moon Night Tour, August 25 and 27 Point Arena Lighthouse Has Two Opportunities For A wasSummer much variability. Evening Te name itself usually Te Point Arena Lighthouse continues the Lighthouse Staf deems them to poten- described some activity that occurred dur- its popular Full Moon Night Tours with two tially cause safety issues for the guests. In ing that time in their location. Some Native tours in August. Tey will ofer an (almost) the event the tour is cancelled, guests will American tribes called the August moon Full Sturgeon Moon Night Tour on Satur- receive a full refund. Te Lighthouse is lo- the Sturgeon Moon because they knew that day, August 25 and a Full Sturgeon Moon cated at 45500 Lighthouse Road in Point the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Night Tour on Monday, August 27. For the Arena. Champlain were most readily caught during Saturday tour the gates will open at 7:30pm According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac this Full Moon. Tey also called August’s and the tour will start around 8:00pm. full moon names were used by early Colo- moon the Full Green Corn Moon. Diferent For the Monday tour the gates will open nial Americans who learned the names from tribes used diferent moon names. Other at 8:00pm and the tour will start around the local Native Americans. Indigenous peo- examples for August are Wheat Cut Moon 8:30pm. ple did not record time by using the months (San Ildefonso and San Juan tribes), Moon Te evenings will feature a special pre- When All Tings Ripen (Dakota Sioux) sentation about the Light Station’s history and Blueberry Moon (Ojibwe). and technology, sweet and savory snacks “Our Full Moon Night Tours have fre- accompanied by champagne or sparkling quently sold out well in advance, and guests juice, capped of by a guided “Climb to always marvel at the moon rising over the the Top” tour of the tallest lighthouse on hills east of Manchester or Point Arena just the West Coast under the rising full moon as we arrive at the top of the Lighthouse – if the weather cooperates, of course! An Tower,” says Mark Hancock, Point Arena etched Point Arena Lighthouse souvenir Lighthouse Executive Director. “Come en- champagne fute is included in the price joy this unique coastal experience!” of admission for each participant, which Te Lighthouse ofers Full Moon and is $30 per person or $50 for two. Reser- (almost) Full Moon Night Tours through- vations must be made at least three days out the year, see their website PointArena- in advance of the tour. While the tour Lighthouse.com for details. For more in- is scheduled to coordinate with the full formation or to make a reservation, call the moon, weather conditions may preclude of the Julian or Gregorian calendar. Many Lighthouse at 707-882-2809, ext. 1 at least lunar visibility. Te tours are conducted tribes kept track of time by observing the three days prior to date of the tour. regardless of weather conditions, unless seasons and lunar months, although there Garcia River Casino Presents Ricky Montijo Soul, Rock, Latin and Beats, Friday, August 3 Garcia River Casino continues to bring a cute accountant and learned some hard les- from a mountain town and she's from wine artists who have stories to tell. Whether sons. She booked me out several months in country. they’re in the early days of their career, the advance, we turned this operation into a real "People who really know me remember me later days, or somewhere in between, these business, and we lef our day jobs shortly singing through the aisles of Wal-Mart where musicians are worth the time and energy to afer. She hasn't missed a show in over two I worked before breaking out into full-time get out and see them. One of those artists is years. Ricky Montijo, coming to Garcia River Ca- Now venues are calling Montijo to open for sino ofering his brand of Soul, Rock, Latin, Los Lonely Boys, Jeferson Starship, Ozom- and World Beat, Friday August 3, 8:30pm. atli, Robby Krieger, and artists that he loves, His career trajectory sounds familiar, al- a beneft he sees as “truly a blessing.” beit with a happy ending. ”I played, I partied, Te band has toured all over California, and did all the wrong things thinking that Hawaii, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, St. was what life in music was about. Ten I met Louis, Denver and more. Ricky Montijo is

music. Tey know I grew up in Frazier Park, CA where there was nothing to do but get in trouble and make music." Tese days he makes his waves on stage, and we’re all happy he’s coming to town. Garcia River Casino is at 22215 Windy Hollow Road, Pt. Arena. (707) 467-5300.

Pg 5 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Arena Teater Film Club Takes Us to Hollyoowd, Madrid, and the Balkans New Moon August Films Include Sunset Boulvard, Volver, and A Perfect Day Te frst of this month’s Arena Teater Film was honored with eleven Academy Award Volver was directed by Pedro Almodóvar, Club selections, set for Monday, August 6, is nominations and the recipient of three Os- it's Rated 'R' and has a runtime: 121 minutes. a classic of American cinema. In short, A fad- cars: Best Story and Screenplay, Best Black Te flm is in Spanish with English subtitles. ing movie star enlists a young screenwriter to and White Art Direction/ Te Club's fnal ofering is A Per- aid her comeback, but her oversize ego turns Set Decoration, and Best fect Day (USA, 2015), showing the challenge into an uphill batle. Scoring of a Dramatic or Monday, August 27, 7:00pm. With caustic, biter wit in a story, Sunset Comedy Picture. It's just another day on the job for a Boulevard, that blends both fact and fction See Sunset Boulevard band of badass war zone rescue work- and dream and (1953) screens Monday, ers as they defy death and confront August 11 reality, co-writ- August 6, 7:00pm. It's not war's absurdities. Te seting is 1995, er/director Bil- rated and has a runtime: "somewhere in the Balkans." Over ly Wilder realis- 111 minutes. In addition the course of 24 breathless hours, Full Moon tically exposes to Holden and Swanson, Mambrú (Benicio del Toro), leads (with numer- the cast includes Erich his team of humanitarians-including ous in-jokes) von Stroheim, Nancy Ol- hard-biten, wisecracking veteran the corruptive, son, and Fred Clark. B (Tim Robbins) and new recruit d e v a s t a t i n g One week later, Mon- Sophie (Melanie Tierry)-as they infuences of day, August 13, Volver (Spain, 2006) lights deal with a most unexpected crisis, layers of the new Holly- up the screen. bureaucratic red tape, and the reappearance wood and the Headed by actress Penélope Cruz, Volver of Mambrú's old fame (Olga Kurylenko). studio system features an ensemble cast also starring Car- Trough it all, the group handles the less- August 26 by showing men Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, than-glamorous realities of life in a combat the decline of old Hollywood legends many Yohana Cobo, and Chus Lampreave. Revolv- zone the only way they know how: with self- years afer the coming of sound. ing around Swanson’s character Norma Desmond ut- an eccen- ters one of the most famous lines in flm his- tric family "Never say never, for if you tory. When talking about a changing movie of women live long enough, chances industry#whether silent to sound, 35mm from a to 70mm, or big screens to television, many wind-swept are you will not be able to think of Norma Desmond’s exchange with r e g i o n abide by its restrictions. fctional screenwriter Joe Gillis: south of M a d r i d , Never is a long, undepend- Joe Gillis: Wait a minute, haven't I seen Cruz plays able time, and life is too full you before? I know your face. Raimunda, of rich possibilities to have Norma Desmond: Get out! Or, shall I call a working- restrictions placed upon my servant? class wom- it." Joe Gillis: You're Norma Desmond. You an forced to used to be in silent pictures. You used to go to great Gloria Swanson (1899 - 1983) be big. lengths to protect her 14-year-old daughter Paula. To less bravery and a healthy dose of irreverent Norma Desmond: I am big. It's the pic- top of the family crisis, her mother Irene humor. A Perfect Day was directed by Fer- tures that got small. comes back from the dead to tie up loose nando León de Aranoa; it's rated 'R' and has a Sunset Boulevard, a classic, tragic flm ends. runtime of 106 minutes.

Pg 6 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Enough Hardness Terri Ehret Featured at Tird Tursday Poetry Gualala 215 Main Hosts Sonoma County Poet August 16 Black Head, County Clare by Blake More 1. Arts On Tursday, August 16, at 7:30pm Te 2008) and Night Sky Journey (Kelly’s Cove Along the scoured bluffs at Black Since 1961 Tird T ursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Se- Press, 2011). Head, the sea 707.884.1138 ries at 215 Main in Point Arena will feature Terry Ehret has taught writing at Santa has left many shores. I cross each, GualalaArts.Org Sonoma poet Terry Ehret. Te reading will Rosa Junior College since 1991, and at other lifted 46501 Old State Hwy. begin with live improv jazz, followed by an colleges and universities in the San Fran- slowly into the limestone sky. I Gualala Arts open mic with jazz improv; the reading will cisco Bay Area, including Sonoma State, San have walked here conclude with our featured poet and more Francisco State, California College of the The 57th Annual live improv jazz. Arts, and Napa Valley College. From 1991- when the sky-doors few open and Art in the Redwoods Terry Ehret was born in San Francisco in 2001, she taught with the California Poets poured 1955. She received a BA from Stanford Uni- in the Schools Program, and currently ofers What began among the redwoods another sea down the glacial in 1961 has grown to a versity in 1977, and an MA creative writing workshops clints. But my feet weekend festival featuring fine art, in Creative Writing from San through Te Siting Room planted themselves like roots good food, entertainment & fun for Francisco State University in Community Library in Co- the whole family! 1984. tati. She also leads summer of the blackthorn. And here I’ll Thurs 8/16 6 pm Ehret’s poetry, essays, stories travel/writing workshops in stay long seasons, Hats Off Dinner and reviews have appeared in Ireland, Wales, and Tuscany. until the stone itself gives back Gualala Arts FUNdraiser numerous magazines and an- In 1999, Ehret co-founded the rhythms of the churning tide, $150 per person thologies. Literary awards in- Sixteen Rivers Press, a shared- and I RSVP 707-884-1138 clude the National Poetry Se- work publishing collective Fri 8/17 4-7 pm ries, California Book Award, run by and for San Francisco climb down its many shores Champagne Preview Pablo Neruda Poetry Prize, Bay Area poets. From 2004- like steps in time, toward the frst $10 entry at the door Nomination for the Northern 2006, she served as poet water, Champagne, Fine Art, Critique!

California Book Reviewer’s laureate of Sonoma County cradled in stone. Art in the Redwoods Award, and fve Pushcart where she lives with her hus- Fine Art Festival Prize nominations. Terri Ehret Photograph by Michael Amsler band. Together, they have 2. Sat 8/18 10 am – 5 pm Ehret’s frst collection of three grown daughters. Sun 8/19 $6 entry 10 am – 4 pm My shallow roots have left me poems was a collaboration with poets Su- Her latest poetry project is a collabora- Art, food & music. Fun for the whole family. san Herron Sibbet and Steve Gilmartin tion with the Fondo de Cultura Económica far from the homeward path. There is more truth 26th Annual called Suspensions (White Mountain Press, and Sixteen Rivers Press to publish a bilin- Studio Discovery Tour 1990). Her full length collection of poems, gual edition of Plagios, selected poems by marching in the dark wind, in the Sat & Sun 8/25 & 8/2 Free! Lost Body, was selected by Carolyn Kizer for Uruguayan-Mexican poet Ulalume González blessed wind. Sat– Mon 9/1- 9/3, 10 am- 5 pm publication with Copper Canyon Press for de León (1928–2009). Celebrated in Mexico Tour catalog available at coastal galleries, A black chuff calls, “Be silent! Be the National Poetry Series in 1993. In 1995 and Latin America, González de León’s po- lodging, and at the Discovery Gallery Protean Press published Travel/How We etry is not widely known to English-speaking still!” Purchase Advance Tickets at Go on Living, a leter press, limited edition audiences. However, Nobel Laureate Octavio And so I stop reaching for what BrownPaperTickets.Com, costs me so much. 1.800.838.3006, The Dolphin Gallery chapbook. In that same year, her series of po- Paz called González de León “the best Mexi- or Gualala Arts Center ems based on Picasso’s portraits of women can poet since Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz,” rec- Parched by the salt of the sea in- took frst place in the Pablo Neruda Poetry ognizing the visionary quality of her work. side, I begin to be a temple Open 10 am -4 pm Weekdays Competition, and was published in Nimrod’s Te frst volume of Plagios is due to be re- Noon -4 pm Weekends Awards Issue. Tis series is also featured in leased in 2019. (there is no birth as hard as this). her 2001 collection, Translations from the Tird Tursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by Ah, will I come to be an orchid, Human Language. Her most recent publica- Te Tird Tursday Poetry Group, many anonymous donors, blooming among rocks? What and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received fom "An oxymoron: tions are Lucky Break (Sixteen Rivers Press, Te James Irvine Foundation. can I teach myself, but to be a meadow, bathed with 'He played the accordion stony kindness. With delicacy.'"

Terry Erhet Al Lowe

Pg 7 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Sanctuary: Tese Films Screening Tis Month In Conjunction With Te Blues on the Coast Presents Anthony Gomes "Get Into Your Sanctuary" Program On August 4 (See Page 13) Blues For Today • Arena Teater August 11 • A Love Afair - (USA) Nick and Cheryl • Melting Stars (Canada), Kate Green, 15 Dean. 5 minutes. You want diversity? Te minutes. Tis flm unravels the mystery be- You can’t tell everything about a musi- front of modern blues." Tis, along with his bright green and yellow Jolly Green Giant hind one of the most catastrophic species cian by simply looking at the guitars in his high-energy shows and dynamic stage pres- chromodorid is just one of 2,300 known spe- die-ofs in recorded history -- the sea star or her collec- ence, make him cies of nudibranchs that live in our oceans. wasting syndrome that started in 2013. Find tion. But when one of the top You want sexual creativity? Nudibranchs out why the sea stars have died, what factors you listen to draws on the are hermaphroditic, able to change sex over- led to the epidemic, and the efects of the die- the music and Rock/Blues cir- night. And if you want color? Tese shell-less of on intertidal ecosystems from Alaska to the amazing cuit today. And mollusks, also known as sea slugs, are right Mexico. guitar-work, it the facts speak up there with Birds of Paradise. • Reefs at Risk (USA), Malina Fagan & becomes appar- for themselves. • I'm Going to Bite Someone - (USA) Steve Lynn Pelletier, 11 minutes. Something else ent very quick- Gomes has per- Dildarian. 7 minutes. Two sharks walk into a to worry about. Te health of reefs near Ha- ly that this is formed in 17 bar . well, not quite. Tis animated short re- waii started to decline around 1985, that was not a guitar countries and counts a shark's point-of-view dialogue de- about the same time the tourist industry in collection that has shared the ploring the insults to ocean life that humans the islands exploded. Any connection? All hangs on a wall stage with Bud- have wrought: dumping, shark fnning, and those visitors are lathered in sunscreen that in some per- dy Guy, Robert - geeeez - making a "cake" out of crabs (how ofen includes the chemical oxybenzone, an son’s living room. Tis collection belongs Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Jonny Lang, sick is THAT!) Could biting a human be a endocrine disruptor, lethal to coral-and fsh, to a player, and these guitars are absolutely Sammy Hagar, 38 Special, Robert Cray and catalyst for dialogue and change? and dolphins (and maybe you). Who knew? played. Te player is Anthony Gomes, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and the late B.B. • Blue Serengeti (USA), Robert Nixon, 42 • Return of the Harbor Porpoises (USA), next talented performer presented as part King, . minutes. 2017 OCEAN SCIENCE AWARD. Jim Sugar, 10 minutes. In the late 1930s, San of Arena Teater’s Blues On Te Coast se- No "Anthony-come-lately", Mr. Gomes Vaster than the Great Serengeti Parks of Af- Francisco Bay was dying. Sewage, industrial ries. He’ll hit the Arena Teater stage Sat- has been creating virtuosic, burning blues rica, the Pacifc Ocean is brimming with its waste, and military preparations for World urday, August 11. Doors open at 8:00pm, since his recorded debut in 1998. A dozen own predators who swim across the ocean War II sounded a death knell for its marine music at 8:30pm. releases and numerous awards and ecstatic to feed on the abundant prey in the waters life. Te shy, diminutive porpoises that lived Toronto singer/songwriter/guitarist, accolades later, Gomes shows no signs of of the California National Marine Sanctuar- here disappeared. Ten, activists and agen- Anthony Gomes, is propelling blues rock slowing down with his latest musical of- ies. Renowned Stanford University marine cies decided to heal the bay, and 65 years into the contemporary music culture with fering being his most successful to date. biologist, Dr. Barbara Block, uses cuting later, biologists documented the porpoises' his unapologetic approach to reinventing Te aptly-named rif-laden "Electric Field edge camera tags to track the movements of lusty return. Tis flm is a song of homecom- the genre in relevant and fresh ways. His Holler" crackles with bare wire passion marine creatures, giving us a rare, frst-hand ing, of hope. musical arsenal includes seven (yes, seven) and has received highly acclaimed recogni- perspective on the life of a great white shark. Fender Stratocasters, plus a Fender Jazz- tion; reaching #1 on Roots Music Report's master and custom Telecaster, along with Blues Rock Chart, hiting #1 on ReverbNa- Voter Registration Saturday, August 4 and 18 at Pay N' Take in Gualala a few Gibson guitars to boot. “Te blues is tion's Global Blues Chart and earning sev- Get ready for the November 6 election by to change your political party. Te new, old, but not tired," said Gomes, adding: "It eral nominations for Blues Rock Album of registering to vote at the Pay n' Take in Gua- improved Voter Registration forms are eas- speaks as truthfully today, and for this gen- the Year. Come August 11 to see Anthony lala (next to the Gualala Com- ier and more user-friendly. If eration, as it ever has." Blues Music Maga- Gomes. Your ears will be pleased. munity Center). Two Saturday you are a youth 16 or 17 years zine declared "the formidable guitar chops Te Arena Teater bar and snack stand opportunities this month: Au- old, you may now pre-register and authentic singing place him in the fore- will be open. gust 4 and 18, 8:30am to noon. in advance of your 18th birth- California residents (any county) who day. Please bring your Drivers License, or September 8 • Save Te Date will be 18 years old by Tuesday, November California ID card, and your Social Security Live each season as it passes; 6, 2018 and are U.S. Citizens are eligible to number. Dragon's Breath Teater Returns breathe the air, drink the drink, register to vote. Te forms are in English and Voting rights are civil rights! Tank you taste the fruit, and resign yourself in Spanish. for protecting and exercising your precious On Saturday, September 8th, Fred and You must re-register if you have changed right to vote! Information at: www.sos. Cheryl Mitouer of Transformational Body- to the infuences of each. your address, changed your name, or wish ca.gov and 707-884-4703. work Associates (with co-production assis- tance of Blake More), present the 19th an- Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) nual Dragons’ Breath Teatre Variety Show & Art Walk. Gate opens at 5:00pm and the show starts at 6:00pm. Pack a picnic and bring blankets. Open to all, including mature children over 13 or with parental discre- tion; please leave dogs at home. Suggested donation is $20 (sliding scale provided and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds), with profts going to KGUA and Action Network. Event is Located at 44800 Fish Rock Road, Anchor Bay.

Pg 8 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Words on Wellness Animal Care & Welfare • Fox Tails by Karin Uphoff By Cathy Riehm As grasses mature and dry on the head- lands on it and moves down the silk tube to lands, birds, small rodents and insects, are fertilize the ovary to form the seed/kernel. One sure way to elicit a large groan from a local dog groomer at Bed & Bone, says shav- harvesting their whole-grain goodness. Every ear of corn has one silk strand per pet-owning local is to say the word ‘foxtail’. ing dogs’ paws can be a preventive measure. For many people, a favorite summertime kernel. Te hollow tube of silk is a signa- It’s that dry time of year again, and with it Some people say, before taking your dog grass is corn-on-the-cob eaten as a fresh ture to its medicinal afnity for treating the comes the threat of foxtails geting into our for a walk, rubbing Vaseline under and over vegetable. Whether raw or cooked to your urinary tract. animals. Te seed head of the foxtail plant is paws, and between toes can prevent foxtails liking non-GMO whole corn kernels are Collecting your own corn silk is superior barbed, so once it penetrates it only moves from penetrating the skin. packed with vitamin C, magnesium, phos- to anything you can buy. Simply set aside in a forward direction. Foxtails can be swal- phorous, iron, fber and a healthy dose of the silk to dry and store for later use, or make lowed, burrow between toes, tunnel into an two antioxidants that nourish our eyes and a fresh tea by breaking some into a cup and ear canal or they can be inhaled up the nose. skin: zeaxanthin and lutein. Unlike other pouring hot water over to sit covered for 20 Once inside the body, they can continue to foods, cooking minutes. Tis mild travel causing tissue damage, or they can actually increases tea is a soothing get lodged somewhere, causing an abscess. the number of us- diuretic and used Early signs of ‘foxtail trouble’ are depen- able antioxidants to help relieve kid- dent upon the site of entry. Limping and in sweet corn. ney stones, cystitis, licking a paw, eye squinting and sneezing, Organic corn (es- bladder infections even labored breathing can all indicate the pecially purple and fuid retention. presence of a foxtail. Caught early, your vet- corn) is found to It has long been erinarian can possibly retrieve a foxtail with be a rich source of part of formulas sedation and some alligator forceps. Foxtails a phenolic com- Photo credit: Chinese Medicine Forum. A blog of discussing for treating bed- Chinese medicine & acupuncture fom Dr.Tiejun Tang . pound called fe- htps://chinesemedicinesalon.blogspot.com/search?q=silk weting or prostate rulic acid, an anti- gland enlargement carcinogenic agent shown to be efective in and is able to inhibit certain bacteria from fghting the tumor cells atributed to breast sticking to the lining of urinary tract cells. and liver cancer. Finally, the husk itself can be used as a When corn is dried and used in cooking wrapper in cooking tamales, sticky rice or Given the prevalence of the foxtail plant in as masa, polenta or cornstarch, we refer to fsh. You can even add washed corn husks our area, make sure to check your pets on a it as a grain, yet corn is classifed by bota- to your stock pot for extra-woody favor – daily basis, especially afer taking your dog nists as a fruit. Indeed, it is packed with nice for a mushroom soup or corn chowder. for a walk. Kities rolling in the grass, goats sugar and we eagerly shuck the tight husk walking through a feld or horses grazing in their pasture- any animal is a potential ‘fox- to get to the sweet kernels - but wait, don’t Karin C. Uphof, is a Master Herbalist, Iridologist, tail victim’. throw the stringy corn silk away! Each Bodyworker and author of Botanical Body silky hair is a hollow tube that comes from Care: Herbs and Natural Healing for Cathy is of this month. We thought that summer- the female part (ovary) on the ear. Tis silk Your Whole Body. Learn more about Karin allowed to migrate further into the body can time is a good time to remind readers about the dan- grows outside of the husk until the pollen at: www.karinuphof.com be serious enough to warrant exploratory ger of foxtails for your pets. Tis column originally surgery. Te key is not to wait#the longer ran in the Lighthouse Peddler's July 2017 issue. Bufehead: Large, Shaggy Head. you wait to get your pet to a veterinarian, the Te Bufehead is a small duck that is insects, snails, crustaceans and submerged deeper the foxtail will travel. easily recognized by the male's huge white plants. Fish are an important part of their Long- time local and owner of Bed & patch on the back of his head. Tey are win- winter diet. Tey are one of the best div- Bone kennel, Rebecca Golly, says to "always Acupuncture and Massage ter visitors here to enjoy our mild weather ers, swimming with their feet and bobbing check your dog’s entire body for foxtails, Chi Kung Classes compared to the frozen north back to the surface like a especially afer walking through unknown Call to schedule an appointment where they return to nest in cork. One will stand lookout felds". If you are mowing your lawn or feld, spring. while the others dive to feed. "best practice is to rake up cut grasses, which At 13-inches Bufeheads In the spring Bufeheads could include oat bristles". Rebecca says, “In are thought to be the smallest return to the ponds of north- the case of foxtails and oat grass, a bit of pre- duck. Tey have a compact west Canada. Te female vention can save signifcant pain and sufer- body, small bill and a large returns to the area where ing for your dog as well as vet bills”. Rainie, a head. Males are mostly white she was born. She nests in with a black back. Teir head old Flicker holes, 5-20 feet is iridescent black with a large white wedge of the ground and within 650 feet of water. that starts from behind the eye. Females are Te female incubates 6-10 eggs for a month. dusky colored with a charcoal gray head Te young stay in the nest for only a couple and a white patch behind the eye. Tey of days then the mother coaxes them to leap The Tea Shop Local Herbal Teas & Essences were named "bufalo head" duck because of from the tree and then leads them to water. See website for product information their large shaggy head. Te young won't be able to fy for another Bufeheads prefer larger lakes and res- two months, which is just about the time 707-291-5765 ervoirs. Tey feed in the water, diving for the ponds start to freeze over again. 35590 Verdant View, The Sea Ranch Our thanks to the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society for contributing this article. www.birdsongclinic.com Each month, the Lighthouse Peddler features another bird regularly seen at or near the Mendonoma Coast. More information is at [email protected] www.mendocinocoastaudubon.org. • Photo credit: Barbara Fleming

Pg 9 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 BAKU Selected to Close Out Te 57th Art In Te Redwoods Festival Micro Mosaics, Functional Ceramics and Clothes Performance in the Gualal Arts Ampitheater August 19 Coast Highway Art Collective Opening Reception August 3 BAKU will appear once again at this year's For the band, each and every perfor- Another exciting opening reception is Hurley created a line of clothing using her Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival event, mance is an opportunity and celebration scheduled for Friday, August 3 from 5:00pm hand-drawn designs, ‘inspired by 'the colors, on Sunday, August 19, from 2:00pm to of discovery as they joyfully and spontane- to 7:00pm at the Coast Highway Art Col- shapes, beauty, humor, mystery and charac- 4:00pm at the Gualala Arts Amphitheater. ously take themselves and their audience on lective in Point Arena, featuring the works ter of the fsh that live of the cold brine wa- Te popular Mendonoman music ensem- an unpredictable and unforgetable musical of Debbe Hull, micro mosaics, jewelry and ter of California,” explains Hurley. Her goal ble will showcase its distinctive and cap- journey. beads; and Emma Hurley, hand-carved with the brand, which she calls NorthCoast tivating improvised sounds that combine BAKU is comprised of the following mu- thrown functional ceramics and original art Brine, is to encourage stewardship and pride contemplative, ambient sicians: screen printed clothing. Te show runs from in the fsh in our cold ocean waters. On hang structures and melo- • Harrison Goldberg, August 2 through 26. tags atached to her garments, she provides dies with a strong yet saxophones and percus- Debbe Hull has had a longtime fascination species natural history information as well relaxing rhythmic pulse. sion with micro mosaics, adding her personal as advise on sustainable methods of taking Teir self-styled musi- • Chris Doering, artist interpretation by using parts from ear- and of eating seafood. cal hybrid,"Jambient 7-string guitar and syn- “Many of the species I depict have a long Soundscapes," is a fusion thesizer history as human food. Most of us are now of jazz and Afro beat, • Tim Mueller, 6-string removed from the process of catching and drawing upon Cuban, guitar and guitar synthe- cleaning our seafood and only know halibut, Latin, Middle Eastern sizer lingcod, or rockfsh as a square white fl- and other world cultural • David French, upright let. My wearable art work puts an image to infuences and rhythms. bass and percussion these common food species that are beauti- BAKU was selected as the name of the • Nancy Feehan, cajon and percussion ful amazing animals in their own right.” Her group to honor the capital of Azerbaijan, wearable (shirts, tanks, hoodies) will be on which marks the crossroads of Western Asia Tickets for this event (Festival Admission) display and for sale at the show. and Eastern Europe, and to pay homage to are $6.00. Youth 17 and under are admited rings, bracelets, and brooches to make new, Hurley will also be showing her function- the region's diverse and rich cultural and free. updated jewelry. Hull’s intricate, handmade musical infuences. glass beads will be available individually, but also incorporated into botle stoppers, pens, keychains, earrings, beaded pendants, and Get In On Te Fun At necklaces. Hull is also exhibiting her unique Great Day In Elk! bell pendants, recycled jewelry created from old silver plated knife handles. Saturday August 25 Hull is also the bead maker for Ashto- glass.com, a family business that has ofered memorial beads for the past 15 years. Te company creates handcrafed lampwork me- morial beads, pets or people, as well as other lampwork and glass fusion beads. Samples of memorial beads and more information on how to order a customized creation will be available at the opening reception. Check out the complete story Emma Hurley has created a line of wear- al ceramics. Te ocean plays a major factor able “fsh art,” refecting her background in once again in infuencing the decoration on page 15. conservation biology and her love of the on bowls, cups and plates. Carrying on the ocean. While working as a fsheries biolo- themes of NorthCoast Brine, fsh or swell gist and an ocean educator in Santa Cruz, and wave paterns adorn most pieces. Find Emma online at www.northcoastbrine.com.

Te Coast Highway Art Collective is lo- www . thelighthousepeddler com • always free & in color Coolest Run in California cated at 284 Main Street, Point Arena, the litle red building next door to the Red- Saturday, October 13 wood Credit Union. Regular gallery hours 5K & 10K Runs, 5K Fun Walk are Tursday through Sunday, 11:00am to NEW: KIDS DASH 5:00pm or by appointment. Visit the gal- and ley’s website at www.coast-highway-artists. Coastal Creations Brunch com to meet the collective members and see Beneftting: the range of work available regularly at the gallery. Collective members work in multi- Action Network Family ple media, including painting, printmaking, Resource Centers ceramics, sculpture, encaustic coated and Printable Forms: actionnetwork.info etched steampunk, glass, textiles, basketry, actionnetwork.info photography, jewelry, woodworking and Visit Action Network’s website or Facebook for Online Forms: modern art forms, uniquely expressed in the complete information on our current programs, creations of our award-winning artists. RunSignUp.com activities and services or call (707) 884-5413

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Exhibiting admis $10 6:15pm. at CeremonyAwards, & Critique Judges pm. 4:30 at Ex opens hibit Art Fine 4:00pm, at preview Booths Vendor Artists Outdoor 4:00pm-6:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm: 17, served Champagne Preview” “Champagne August Friday, • to at 707-884-1138. Gualala Arts RSVP deduction. tax $100 a for leter a includes person, per $150 bounty. coastal our from chefs local by prepared delights culinary and entertainment, lively preview, sneak a Roaring ‘20s theme.Dinner with Fine Art fO Hats 6:00pm: 16, August Tursday, • Here's Guide to aShort Art In TeRedwoods Art Pressed For Time? Festival Days - - - - - glass windows. 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It can refer to the length helped screw up the economy. iPhone changed everyone’s thinking. Cell of time you, me, anyone has lived. It can be Te Sony Walkman portable cassete phones were mundane, smart phones were a particular stage in a life. Ten years ago my player signaled another sea change in tech- the future. And the iPhone was the tech- daughter was “college age”. When was I col- nology. Also introduced in 1979, the Walk- nology to which every other smart phone lege age? I completed my MA as an adult (?) man assured us that music was going to be was (and is still) compared to. It wasn’t just 15 years ago; so what age am I today? His- highly portable. No longer about the device. It was also about how you tory has its own ages. Geologic time refers tethered to the turntable, used your smart phone. to the physical makeup and history of our you could now throw a On a walk near Union planet. If you’re that curious, geologic time dozen cassetes in a bag Square in San Francisco a few might take you back a billion years. Frankly, and listen anywhere, any- years ago I realized that Blue- thinking about a billion years of history is time. Miles Copeland, who tooth wireless technology lev- too much for me (as in “here comes a head- then managed the band eled the playing feld between ache”). Instead I’ve been thinking about Police, stopped in to our the self-absrorbed and the un- technology as it relates to my personal ages. Hollywood ofces near concerned. Business people It is sometimes difcult for us to recog- Christmas 1979. He was who walked down busy streets nize that our lifetime’s journey changes our returning from a trip to Japan and was show- talking on their smartphones without hold- perspective about “ages”. My life during the ing us the Sony Walkman he just purchased ing the phone to their ears blended with “post-war” years specifcally refers to those in Tokyo. We were all impressed with his random people who simply enjoyed walk- decades immediately following World War new ‘toy’. And in short order CDs were also ing down busy streets talking to themselves. II. Tere were plenty of other wars and bat- tles between 1945 and 2018#Afghanistan, the Balkans, Egypt/Israel, Grenada, Iraq, Korea, Kosovo, Kuwait, Syria, Vietnam# but “post war” for me is that twenty years between 1945 and the mid-1960s. Tech- nology (as in television, transistor radios, etc.) was clearly advancing, but most peo- ple then could not fathom how the decades to follow would transform life. In 1979 I was working for A&M Records, Herb Alpert’s recording label (which he co- owned). Tat last year of the ‘70s decade going to revolutionize the record business. A half-century ago, Marshall McLuhan was a difcult year for some parts of the No more scratchy vinyl. Now we ofered our was widely quoted for titling a book (and music industry. A&M had some remarkable favorite artists in these indestructible shiny telling the world that) Te Medium Is breakthroughs that year including albums discs. Of course they weren’t indestructible, Te Message. According to his eldest son, by Supertramp and Herb Alpert both sell- but we embraced these digital “records”. Dr. Eric McLuhan, Marshall McLuhan’s ing well enough to earn gold and platinum Cassete tapes and vinyl records seemed publisher mistakenly titled the book Te awards from the RIAA, the music indus- doomed. Cassetes are gone, and yet vinyl Medium Is Te Massage. When the au- try’s keeper of the stats. Tere were others, records are still being manufactured, but in thor heard about the typo, his response was infnitely smaller numbers. “Leave it alone! It’s great, and right on tar- I remember my 1984 Audi 5000. get!”. Television was the message, not the I liked the car, but I remember it as content. And television was also the mas- much for its “history” as my frst sage. vehicle equipped with a cell phone, Technology is a tool. And McLuhan knew a large unit installed between the that when he posited "We shape our tools, bucket seats. In less than a decade and then our tools shape us."Fast forward the cell phone had shrunk to a size to 2018 and we don’t have to speculate on small enough to ft easily into the what McLuhan might say about the age to be sure, but I remember those two clear- palm of your hand. I had a Nokia (circa of the smartphone. In his 1964 book Un- ly for diferent reasons. Herb’s renaissance 1996) mobile that was so compact I lost it derstanding Media, he as a recording artist was jumpstarted by his a year later on a shutle bus somewhere be- wrote, “Te medium [is hit single (and the accompanying album). tween the Hertz counter and San Francisco the message because it is "Rise" was the frst bonafde hit digital re- Airport’s United Airlines terminal. In 2001 the medium] that shapes cording of the digital age; likewise, Super- Steve Jobs delivered the frst Apple iPod. and controls the scale tramp transformed their career, from the Cassetes disappeared, and the days of trav- and form of human asso- band everyone loved but still hadn’t sold a eling around with a bag of cassetes came to ciation and action.” Next million of anything. Breakfast in Amer- a merciful end. time you’re walking down ica changed that. And both those records In 2007 Jobs showed the world what a a busy street, pay aten- helped A&M Records weather the coming singular vision (along with $150 million in tion. Perhaps you’ll agree recession, when our government’s decision development money) could deliver with that my Union Square observations seem to raise interest rates and the Iranian gov- the introduction of the frst iPhone. Few much more rational. We're not all talking ernment’s decision to restrict oil shipments would disagree with the premise that the actually talking on our smartphones.

Pg 12 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 WILL DURST from cover Gualala Arts Workshops In September Durst provides a balm for the anxiety of Something For Almost Everyone never knowing whether the president will Gualala Arts has several fun workshops ber 20, 9:30am to 4:00pm in Coleman Hall. strike the fint that shoots a spark to light planned for September#come try your Cost is $150 if you are a member of Gualala the fuse to Armageddon and how every day hand at some of these hands-on activities Arts and PPQG; $155 if you are a member without a mushroom cloud is a victory. Pre- and demonstrations and maybe you’ll be of either; and $160 for non-members of pare to meet the funny side of defance. Be- entering next year’s Art in the Redwoods both organizations. Tere is a $15 materials cause laughter allows hope to creep back on Fine Arts exhibit! We're leting you know fee paid to instructor for the frst day of the the inhale. about this now as the deadlines are coming workshop. Te Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Mad- up soon. For most of these events you can Cook and Pour with instructor Lisa Gia- ness is playful & ludicrous & whimsical & get more information or register by calling comini is Gualala Arts frst foray into a trade- droll & silly & serious & sarcastic, mischie- (707) 884-1138. marked workshop! Tis on-going cooking vous, incisive, trenchant, profound, & chock On the frst Friday of the month, Sep- course pairs wine with foods and invites fun full of jokes. Many funny ones. A unique the- tember 7, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, enjoy Paint interaction in the Gualala Arts Kitchen. Te atrical event delivered with stand- up timing & Pour, Gualala Arts version of Paint ‘n Sip. frst course is Tursdays, September 20, 27, and not less than a soupcon of poetry. Bring a friend, or make some new ones, and and October 4 and 11, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Acknowledged by peers and press alike setle in for two hours of fun in the upstairs Cost is $250 for Gualala Arts members and as one of the premier political satirists in the classroom with local artist and art teacher $270 for non-members. Tis is an “eating” country, Durst has patched together a quilt Whitney Badget Hasan. Whitney guides class and participants will enjoy a full-course of a comedy career, weaving together col- workshop participants through the painting meal at the end of each class. Anyone who umns, books, radio and television commen- process while they enjoy a glass (or two!) of atends the class receives a free chef knife! taries, acting, voice- overs and stand-up into wine. Cost is $25 for GA members; $30 for Bring a friend or two and take home other a riotous patchwork of amusing humor. Te non-GA members. $10 materials fee paid gifs as well! Oregonian called him, "Te thinking man's directly to instructor. Purchase beverage at Tis cooking course is designed for cou- comedian." Author of 4 books, Durst has Gualala Arts. ples or small groups who wish to learn about told jokes in 16 countries, racked up 800+ On Saturday, September 8, from 10:00am creative thinking in their everyday cooking television appearances, released 5 CDs and to 2:30pm, artist Elio Camacho will give or special dishes. Entrees prepared during despite blistering reproach, continues to a painting demonstration on the upstairs the class will refect locally available ofer- squeeze ketchup on his bratwurst. mezzanine. Camacho plans to teach paint- ings and the main dish is subject to change "Durst Case Scenario" is most certainly a ing classes in 2019 and wants to give an ex- depending on availability of specifc ingredi- guilty pleasure. To laugh at sufering in the ample of his teaching style to prospective ents but will be an equitable substitute. worst of times feels wrong, but to laugh to- students. Bring a lunch and spend the day, Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, gether can feel so right. ---Gilad Barach, Mil- or just come for a few hours. Tis demon- September 30, 10:00am to 4:00pm artist lennial Notes. stration is free. Elizabeth Solomon will ofer a “Paste Pa- Te Arena Teater bar will be open! Are- Quilters will enjoy a couple of days of sew- per” workshop. Learn how to make paste na Teater is at 214 Main Street, Pt. Arena. ing fun with the “Surface Design Play Day & paper for books, wrapping paper, wall paper, Color Pop Quilt” workshop with instrutctor and more. Tis class will be in the upstairs Point Arena Swing Dance Lynn Koolish. Tis is a Pacifc Piecemak- classroom at Gualala Arts Center. Te cost Tuesday Nights at Arena Teater ers Quilt Guild workshop that includes one is $40 for Gualala Arts members; $50 for Maybe you've been thinking about trying day of Mixed Media Painting followed by a non-members with a $10 materials fee paid something new, or looking for a litle more second day of Color Pop Quilt. Tis work- directly to the instructor. exercise (with a fun twist) or you've been shop happens Wednesday, September 19, Visit GualalaArts.org/workshops to fnd hoping for a swing dance evening. Good 10:00am to 4:00pm and Tursday, Septem- out more about these exciting oferings. news. All three wishes just came true. Swing dance veterans know it's fun, and Arena Teater Suggests "Get Into Your Sanctuary" August 4 healthy socially and physically for people. Ocean Film Shorts Celebrate National Marine Sanctuaries Swing dance lessons and dancing is sched- uled each Tuesday Night in August: 7th, Cordell Bank and Greater Farallones na- tional "Get into Your Sanctuary" celebration 14th, 21st, and 28th. Weekly Drop-In Lesson tional marine sanctuaries, in collaboration aims at raising awareness about the value available from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, and danc- with the International Ocean Film Festival, of sanctuaries as iconic destinations for re- ing from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Dance and les- will present a special screening of ocean flm sponsible recreation. Two of the nation's 13 sons are $10; dance-only portion is only $5. shorts, "Get into Your Sanctuary," at Arena marine sanctuaries, the Greater Farallones All levels welcome, including East Coast Teater on Saturday, August 4, and Cordell Bank national ma- Swing and Lindy Hop. Tey'll have a grab at 4:00pm, with doors opening rine sanctuaries are located bag of techniques and moves to help you have at 3:30pm. Tickets are $10.00. ofshore Point Arena and the fun combining swing dancing with your indi- Te afernoon will include Sonoma coast. vidual style of dancing. Come learn the ba- guest speakers from NOAA/ "National marine sanctuaries sics or add a new step to your routine. Dance Cordell Bank National Ma- are premiere destinations for to a wonderful selection of rockin/swingin' rine Sanctuary and six selected people to recreate responsibly, music. If you can't aford full price at your en- shorts from the 2018 Ocean Film Festival in enjoy the ocean’s beauty, and be inspired by couraged to contact them as they don't want San Francisco. Tickets are $10 and in special meaningful marine conservation," said NO- to turn anyone away for lack of funds: mary@ recognition of US Veterans, free tickets will AA's Jennifer Stock. Visit htps://sanctuar- marydelave.com, or call Al & Mary for more be ofered to veterans with ID. ies.noaa.gov/visit/giys.html for more about information: (415) 858-2886. Online at Hosted for the fourth time by NOAA's Of- "Get into your Sanctuary Day." Te Arena www.gualalaswingdance.weebly.com. fce of National Marine Sanctuaries, the na- Teater snack bar will be open. Pg 13 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Te Local Top-15 Books Votes for Women! American Sufragists and the Batle for the Ballot Summer 2018 A book by Winifred Conkling, Reviewed by Jennifer Bort Yacovissi “I would be most content if my As we prepare for the 2020 celebration of the gathering of more than 300 women that other rallying cry that brought people to the children grew up to be the kind the 100th anniversary of U.S. women receiv- allowed the resolution for sufrage to pass. movement. of people who think interior deco- ing federal voting rights, books recounting Susan B. Anthony, a temperance champion, Te “Susan B. Anthony Amendment,” the rating consists mostly of building the sufragists’ long fght are starting to roll had no interest in women’s rights until she 19th, was passed in the U.S. House and Sen- enough bookshelves." out. Winifred Conkling’s contribution, writ- was repeatedly told that, as one, she could ate in May and June 1919, respectively, and ten for young adults, is an excellent history not speak at temperance conventions. She was fnally ratifed in a nail-biter vote in Ten- Anna Quindlen (1953 - ) for all readers, detailing the long, tangled, and and Stanton met in 1851and immediately nessee in August 1920. Cat, supportive of 1. Qh awala.li:“Water running down place” sometimes violent path to the passage of the formed a bond that lasted 50 years. President Woodrow Wilson and seen as the by Annete White-Parks 19th Amendment. During the Civil War, women’s sufrage moderate voice for sufrage, was invited to the 2. Shaping Te Sonoma Coast Conkling takes a straightforward approach took a back seat to the cause of ending slav- White House for congratulations, while Paul, by Tomas Cochrane to relating the history of the movement and ery, and it was generally seen to be risking the impatient, rude agitator, was snubbed. 3. A Pale View of Hills the women who drove it, many whose names both issues to pair them together. Te 13th Given the current political engagement of by Kazuo Ishiguro we know, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Su- Amendment ended slavery, and the 14th teens embodied in the #NeverAgain move- 4. Mendonoma Sightings Troughout/Year san B. Anthony to Alice Paul, and a number guaranteed citizenship and civil rights to ment, perhaps the most useful lesson for by Jeanne Jackson & Craig Tooley whose fame (or notoriety) has not lasted as male former slaves. Te dual causes of eman- this book’s target audience is the unfagging 5. Anything Is Possible long, like Victoria Clafin Woodhull and Car- cipation and women’s determination with which two generations by Elizabeth Strout rie Chapman Cat. sufrage, which had of women pressed what ofen seemed like a 6. Te President Is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Paterson Te narrative starts with Elizabeth Cady ofen supported each hopeless cause. 7. Snow learning that, in her world of early-19th-cen- other, were now bit- Winning a pitched political fght is rarely by Orhan Pamuk tury Upstate New York, even the most de- terly at odds. brief or straightforward, but the victory # al- 8. Dancing At Te Rascal Fair termined girl could not make a contribution When the issue of most always # goes to the side that refuses by Ivan Doig equal to a boy, laws and culture being what the 15th Amendment to give up. 9. Guide Dog for the Coastally Curious they were. arose, guaranteeing by Steve Olif However, she was allowed to atend Troy voting rights regard- Jennifer Bort Yacovissi’s debut novel, Up the Hill to Home, tells the story of four generations of a family in Washing- 10. Woman In Cabin 10 Female Seminary, which ofered a curricu- less of race, color, or ton, DC, fom the Civil War to the Great Depression. Jen- by Ruth Ware lum competitive with those ofered to men, previous condition of 11. A Californian's Guide to Te Birds ny is a member of PEN/America and the National Book and she had the beneft of spending summers servitude # with no Among Us Critics’ Circle and writes a monthly column and reviews by Charles Hood with her rich and progressive cousin, Gerrit mention of gender since it was already in the regularly for the Independent. She is chair of the 2018 12. Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacifc Smith, who gave her freedom to exercise her previous amendment # Stanton and Antho- Washington Writers Conference and is president of the Coast Tidepools forward-thinking ideas. ny campaigned against it, Stanton sometimes Annapolis chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. by Marni Fylling In part, the push for women’s rights was using racist arguments. 13. Beartown driven by the abolitionist movement, since Te episode drove a wedge into the unity by Fredrik Backman women wishing to speak in public against of the sufrage movement, as did free-love 14. Warlight slavery were accused of being “unwomanly advocate Victoria Clafin Woodhull, whose by Michael Ondaatje and unchristian,” because, at the time, it was scandals in the name of sufrage cost the 15. Less considered unseemly for women to speak in movement signifcant support and set its ef- by Andrew Sean Greer public. forts back years. Bubbling Just Under the Top-15* Te movement was also tied to the tem- As the century turned and both Stanton *. Killers of the Flower Moon perance movement, widely seen as a women’s and Anthony passed the reins to the next gen- by David Grann issue because of the damage men’s excessive eration, the wind was out of the movement, drinking caused to families. Without the and it lagged until 1910. Carrie Chapman Te Lighthouse Peddler is pleased to bring our readers a list of the most popular books being vote, women had no formal way to press for Cat took over as president of the National picked up and read by locals and visitors alike. change. American Woman Sufrage Association, but Our thanks to Four-Eyed Frog Books. Newly married Elizabeth Cady Stanton it was Stanton’s daughter Harriot Eaton Stan- met abolitionist Quaker Lucretia Mot in ton Blatch, along with Alice Paul and Lucy London in 1840 at the World Anti-Slavery Burns # all strongly infuenced by the mili- Convention # which, ironically, would not tant tactics of the British women’s movement allow women to be delegates. By the end of # who get the most credit for reinvigorating the event, the pair had made plans to hold the U.S. eforts. their own convention to “form a society to Paul’s huge march in Washington, DC, in advocate the rights of women,” according to 1913, and the melee that it caused, engen- Stanton. dered widespread atention. (Oddly, the au- Te Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 is thor states that only spectators were hurt in widely seen as the start of a formal movement the semi-riot, when it seems well-document- focused on women’s rights. Even there, the ed that many marchers were taken to local idea of sufrage was considered outrageous, hospitals.) and Mot shied away from making it a point Paul and Cat’s approaches to winning suf- of discussion. frage were ofen at loggerheads, especially Since no nation yet recognized women’s when Paul’s “Silent Sentinels” began to picket right to vote, she feared it would make the the White House # the frst group ever to do women look ridiculous. It appears to be so # and later to get arrested. Te women’s Frederick Douglass’ impromptu speech to infamous mistreatment in prison was yet an-

Pg 14 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Great Day In Elk Scuttlebutt Set For Saturday August 25 by Mitch McFarland In my never-ending quest to bring you hit, Barry Commoner, an economist, ran to peak signifcantly earlier, while planning to Great Day In Elk is one of those wonder- news that is not about our crazy, but danger- for President while espousing the idea that invest $361 billion on renewable power gen- fully local events with universal appeal. Tere ous, national circus, I would like to point out natural gas should be our transition energy eration by 2020. will be a parade, foats, barbecue, a carnival a potential breakthrough in energy produc- source while renewables were being worked Te IEA cut its coal growth outlook for and lots more. Te 44th fun-flled “Great Day tion. A company called NET Power has de- economically into the energy grid (which by China, reporting that the country’s coal con- in Elk” will be held on Saturday, August 25, veloped a method to burn natural gas while now has happened). His theory was that you sumption peaked in 2013. In January 2017, from noon until 7:00pm. capturing all of the CO2 that results and are not going to get the oil corporations to under their Blues Skies Initiative, the Chinese Te parade starts at noon on Highway 1, having no emissions other than some water throw up their hands and walk away. Teir government canceled the construction of with foats, tykes on bikes, Smokey the Bear vapor. economic and political power is such that more that 100 coal-fred power plants across and lots more. Te carnival follows, with Typically, power plants burn natural gas they must be included somehow in the ener- 13 provinces. In just the frst four months of game booths and prizes and do-it-yourself to make steam to turn a turbine. Te result- gy picture and Commoner felt using natural this year China has had a drop of eight per- craf projects for children. Tere's a $100 ing CO2 is released into the atmosphere or gas instead of coal or oil was a much beter cent in coal consumption and a reduction in grease pole, a massage booth, a watermelon- expensive scrubbers are used to clean the "In just the frst four months of this CO2 emission by fve percent eating contest, sack races, crafs fair, silent exhaust. NET Power's system burns natural year China has had a drop of eight China is already investing more than $100 auction and a rafe. gas with pure oxygen instead of atmospher- percent in coal consumption and a billion in domestic renewables every year. Daytime food includes tamales, Caesar ic air to produce high pressure CO2 that is reduction in CO2 emission by fve Tat is twice the level of US investment in salad with and without chicken, fresh baked used to turn the turbine. Te system recov- percent." domestic renewable energy and more than focaccia bread, Moroccan lentil soup, old- ers most of the CO2 for reuse and the rest the annual investment of the US and the fashioned hot dogs and lots of homemade is captured and sold as a industrial product. way to go. NET Power's technology makes European Union combined. Tis has posi- goodies. Tere will be fresh-pressed Green- Tis is done by means of something called that even more viable. tioned China as the world's leading coun- wood Ridge apple cider and Elk's famous the Allam Cycle. I read a lot about it, but it I'm still hardcore about renewables, but I'm try in electricity production from renewable margaritas, along with sof drinks and beer. is quite technical, so you amateur physicists not so naive as to ignore Commoner's logic. energy sources, with over double the gen- Te afernoon entertainment includes live out there can look it up online*. *************** eration of the second-ranking country, the music with Gwyneth Moreland, belly danc- Toshiba is building the specialized turbine Remember when the climate change de- United States. ing by “Te Trillium Tribe” and the fabulous and other companies are involved to provide niers and fossil fuel defenders used to say that It is not all smooth sailing for China's con- cake auction. other aspects of the project. NET Power's it doesn't mater what the United States does version to renewables. Te construction of Tis year's dinner will be an outdoor barbe- project in La Porte, Texas achieved frst fre about CO2 and other pollutants because solar panels and wind farms in China has out- cue from 3:00pm to 7:00pm featuring grilled of its supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) China was despoiling the atmosphere at such paced the capacity of its electrical grid that tri-tip with roasted potatoes, green salad and demonstration power plant at the end of a rate that our eforts would be a waste of now requires signifcant upgrades, but that is bread or green chile and cheese enchiladas May. Te La Porte success will allow NET time and money? Well, another one of their also in the planning stages. Te same need to with black beans and salsa. Power to build larger facilities, each of which excuses for inaction has fallen by the wayside. upgrade the distribution system exists here. So, come to the “Great Day” in the coastal is envisioned to be commercial-scale 300 It turns out that China is currently the China still uses lots and lots of coal, but village of Elk, located 5 miles south of High- MW natural gas plants. world’s leading investor in renewables. In at least their government has acknowledged way 128 on Highway 1, and enjoy a fun-flled Calling NET Power a “game-changing car- 2014, China increased its investment to the leadership role their federal government family day while supporting the Greenwood bon-capture power plant,” MIT Technology $89.5 billion, up 32% from the previous year. must play to move away from fossil fuels. Community Center. For more information Review reported that “the technology could Tis was nearly 73% more than the US, the Can the same be said of our federal govern- call 877-3291 or go to www.elkweb.org. No provide a cheap, clean, and fexible source next largest investor. By 2020, the world’s ment? dogs, please. Elk is a short drive from almost of power for the grid, capable of ramping largest energy user plans to have 100 GW of *http://www.modernpowersystems.com/ anywhere on the coast. It's about a 30-minute up and down with demand more easily than solar and 200 GW of wind installed. Te U.S. features/featurenet-powers-co2-cycle-the- drive north from the Gualala River. standard solar and wind plants can.” Earlier is currently fourth worldwide behind Germa- breakthrough-that-ccs-needs this year, MIT Technology Review also list- ny and Japan with just over 50 GW. In fact, ed NET Power on its 2018 list of 10 break- from 2008 to January 2012, China held the through technologies. top spot in clean energy investment and this Te economics are favorable to NET Pow- year has instituted the world's largest cap and er in that they do not have to have expensive trade system covering some 7000 factories. equipment to clean their discharges. Also, it China's emerging middle class is demand- would be possible to have plants closer to us- ing a reduction in air pollution while the ers, since they will not be emiting pollution government sees renewables as a source of into neighborhoods. Tis would save the energy security since they import much of substantial transmission loss associated with their oil. huge centralized power plants or distant so- Te Twelfh Five-Year Plan, the current lar or wind power sources. plan, also places great emphasis on green Tis solves the problem of pollution at the energy. Detailed incentive policies and pro- generation site, but does nothing about the grams include the Golden Sun program, signifcant methane releases that occur as a which provides fnancial subsidies, technolo- result of extraction and pipeline transporta- gy support and market incentives to facilitate tion. Unless natural gas producers take se- the development of the solar power indus- riously their obligation to prevent methane try. On October 30, 2016, China formally leaks, we are only partly out of the woods joined the Paris Agreement, along with the and should still be looking toward greener United States. It pledged to peak emissions sources.. “by around the year 2030,” with best eforts Way back in 1976 afer the frst oil shocks

Pg 15 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 57th Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival • August 15-18 Flynn Creek Circus Hats Of Dinner, Champagne Preview, Music and Arts and More! Returns To Point Arena With An All New Show! Te Gualala Arts 57th Annual Art in the Judges for the Fine Arts Exhibit are art- Redwoods Festival once again brings you ist Bruce Mitchell and his partner Nancy Augsut 2 - 5 the perfect way to usher out summer with Hemmingway. Mitchell has been working Flynn Creek Circus returns with an all celebration, revelry, and fne art! with wood for over four decades in north- new show! Experience a hilarious circus What began among the redwoods on ern California and is widely known for odyssey flled with incredible stunts and Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a week- his lathe-turned vessels, sculptural tables, surprising twists! Mendocino County’s end atraction for thousands. Tis popular benches and abstract forms. In addition to own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly weekend event features one of the largest books and catalogs, his work can be found in fresh all human circus will be raising their fne arts exhibits in Northern California numerous museums and private collections vintage big top tent in Point Arena for with hundreds of works entered, more than throughout the United States. Hemming- shows August 2-5. vendors and artisans from near and far, and way was the librarian for the Inverness li- Flynn Creek Circus “Adrif” is an all new, free entertainment on stages throughout the brary for 42 years, retiring in 2014. A former beter than ever show featuring circus art- Arts Center ground and on stage in Cole- substitute teacher in Oakland and Petaluma, ists from Brazil, France, Las Vegas, Men- man Hall. Hemmingway came to the Point Reyes/ docino, and more! Award winning aerial- Tis year’s Hats Of Din- Inverness area in 1971 and co-founded the ists, jugglers, clowns, and acrobats will ner, Gualala Arts largest Dance Palace, a non-proft community cen- fundraiser, is on Tursday, ter providing a wide variety of educational, August 16, at 6:00pm. and recreational, cultural & community services will feature a “Roaring ‘20s” for youth & adults in western Marin County. theme with dancing and mu- Tursday and Friday, August 18 and 19, are sic provided by “Four Shillings Short,” the what you’ve been waiting for#festival days fun and lively duo of Christy Martin and flled with entertainment and fun! Kids of Aodh Og O’Tuama. Tis is the only night to all ages will enjoy clay studio fun, Pomo sto- get a glimpse of art entered into the festival ries by Eric Wilder, stories with Joel Crocket exhibit before judging on Friday and guests and Four-Eyed Frog Books, puzzles and have the frst opportunity to purchase art. games with Tatiana of Te Russian House, Hats Of Dinner reservations are $150 and entertainment by “Four Shillings Short,” include a $100 leter for tax deduction. Call Te Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers, guitarist guide you through an exciting journey at (707) 884-1138 to RSVP. John Micka, Tessa How- sea while demonstrating their circus skill Te Hats Of Dinner event ard Dance Troupe, BAKU mastery. Charming, quirky, and unforgeta- is Gualala Arts largest fun- with Harrison Goldberg, ble, this show promises to please audiences draiser and community and more. Festival entry of all ages. participation guarantees is $6 at the gate. Youth 7 to Flynn Creek Circus performances will more great events at the 17 are free. A schedule of be held next to Calfre at 24001 CA HWY Arts Center during 2019 events and entertainment 1 in Point Arena. Tickets are available at a and beyond. is at GualalaArts.org. discounted price until the start of the frst Gualala Arts Culinary On Sunday, August 19, show and can be purchased in advance at Arts Guild Chef Sheralynn Kirby will de- Millard Sheets fans will enjoy a special pre- fynncreekcircus.com. sign her menu around a beef tenderloin sentation by historian and preservation ad- Performance and Ticket Information roulade stufed with cherries, spinach and vocate Adam Arenson. His award-winning Shows are scheduled for: goat cheese with a second ofering of either book “Banking on Beauty: Millard Sheets • Tursday, August 2 at 7:00pm (Opening salmon or steelhead, adding “I’m hoping for and Midcentury Commercial Architecture Night special, $22/Adults - $11/kids) salmon! I also plan to have crab from Kaitlin in California,” documenting the art and ar- • Friday, August 3, 7:00pm (adults only, fsheries for crab cakes." chitecture of Millard Sheets, won the 2018 21+) If you have been to any of the dinners Modernism Advocacy Award. • Saturday, August 4 at 3:00pm (com- that Chef Sheralynn has prepared, you know Of course, food is also a big part of the munity arts fair at the tent from 1:00pm- what you’re in for -- culinary art that sprin- festival, and the Sweet Shoppe will be open 3:00pm) kles the taste buds with micro-explosions for business selling homemade pies, cakes, • Saturday, August 4 at 7:00pm. of pleasure! Side dishes will include roasted cookies, tea and cofee, and anything à la • Sunday, August 5 at 1:00pm (Family Day potatoes and fall vegetables and the Stornet- mode. Te barbecue will have meat and special, all kids ½ of with purchase of adult ta brothers are donating home-grown fava veggie pizzas fresh out of the pizza oven, ticket. Does not apply to VIP) beans! As always, party-goers will enjoy cre- hamburgers, salmon burgers, veggie burg- • Sunday, August 5 at 4:00pm ative appetizers and delicacies beforehand. ers, Italian sausages, and old-fashioned hot Tickets may be purchased in advance for Tursday, August 17, from 4:00pm to dogs. Te Lions Club pub will ofer beer and $12/child $20/Seniors, Students and Vet- 7:00pm, the Champagne Preview ofers wine, sof drinks and botled water. erans and $27/adult. Door price ticket sales a chance to preview festival vendors and Tis festival event could not happen with- begin on the frst show day. Door prices are enjoy a glass of champagne while fnding out the generous support of our local busi- $15/child or $25/Senior and $32/adult. out who the judges chose to receive top nesses, patrons of the Arts, and YOU. So, VIP front row seating is available for $50 honors. More than 300 pieces of art are en- make a day of it – or a weekend – and come and includes complimentary popcorn or tered in this exhibit. Listen to their critique out and enjoy some family fun under the coton candy, drink and souvenir program. at 6:15pm in Coleman Hall. Entry to the redwoods at the 57th Annual Gualala Arts We recommend early purchase to guaran- Champagne Preview is $10 at the door. Art in the Redwoods Festival! tee your place. Pg 16 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Jury Duty Te Point Arena Lighthouse Celebrates By Tony Stanol, Florida Correspondent for Te Lighthouse Peddler National Lighthouse Day August 7 I don’t know why but I seem to get called timate my odds of being selected: about one Te Point Arena Lighthouse will cel- pilot’s seat. Te fight crew will be available for jury duty more ofen than anyone I know. out of three. I remember this process and I ebrate National Lighthouse Day on Tues- as part of their public afairs responsibility Neither of my daughters has ever been called agonized over this rollcall whenever a name day, August 7 from 10:00am to 4:30pm. to explain how it all works. and my wife phoned into the automated sys- with my frst initial was announced. All visitors will enjoy free admission to National Lighthouse Day was originally tem the night before and was released. Back in LA, I was picked for a jury the frst the Grounds, Museum and Tower Tours. established in 1989 to “honor the beacon of So I made my frst Florida appearance as a morning of my service. Te courtroom we Wind, weather and light that, for hundreds potential jurist the Monday afer Easter. I entered looked like it was right out of a movie emergencies permit- of years, symbolized had been summoned three times in the past set: beautiful oak paneled walls, the judges’ ting, this great day will safety and security six months but declined because we were out bench well lit, the paunchy bailif right out of also feature a static dis- for ships and boats at of town on two of the dates and the third fell central casting. play of a United States sea,” according to the during the holidays when we had visitors. It was actually an interesting case of Grand Coast Guard MH-65D National Lighthouse I wondered how many times I could decline Tef Auto, not the videogame, the crime. In Dolphin Rescue He- Society. Point Arena before being hauled of but I fnally accepted this case the LAPD actually set up a “decoy” licopter. Guests can Lighthouse joins hun- the summons. I had run out of excuses. Be- car with the keys in it and the engine run- also purchase our fa- dreds of lighthouses sides, it’s a civic duty. ning, the door ajar. Tere was a hidden video mous homemade Light across America on Au- Tey have you show up to the courthouse camera but no one was in the car. Down the Keepers Strawberry gust 7 in celebrating super early - 8am. I parked in the designated street the police clandestinely watched from Shortcake and home the day by ofering free lot and saw another person who I keenly their squad car. baked brownies. admission and special identifed as a potential jurist. Parking in the Sure enough, an unsuspecting passerby Barring an emer- events. designated lot with the jury notifcation in saw the empty car with the engine running, gency call, the rescue More information her hand gave me all the clues I needed. took a look inside and hopped in. Te police helicopter will be on is available by call- While walking to the courthouse I asked soon gave pursuit but the perpetrator disap- display at the Light ing the Lighthouse at her if she had ever served before and she had. peared into notoriously congested LA trafc. Station helipad from 11:00am to 1:00pm. 877-725-4448, ext. 1 or 707-882-2809, ext. Afer the metal screening process I caught up To their uter surprise a few minutes later the and visitors will be able to get up close and 1 or visiting PointArenaLighthouse.com/ with her waiting in line. When she reached alleged criminal returned the car and began personal with the aircraf and even sit in the national-lighthouse-day/. the check in person, they told her that her walking away!! Te fabbergasted police of- number didn’t have to come today. Evi- fcers pounced. Tey had their man. Say "Hi" To Te Frog At Gualala Arts During Art in the Redwoods dently, she did not call the night before to see We jurists were told that this type of en- whether she was needed. Silly girl. I whis- trapment is perfectly legal in LA. In fact, Look for the Frog's booth at the artists we carry in the bookstore. pered “lucky you” as she lef and I checked in. there was a TV series featuring this type of 57th Annual Art in the Redwoods Te Frog is delighted to also be I, too, had served once before, but it was a sting operation. “Bait Car” ran for fve sea- Festival at the Gualala Arts Center. hosting Story Time for the young few years ago and sons. Unfortunately, We'll have an array of local author ones. Fun will be had by all! in Los Angeles. We the perp probably and regional books as well as locally Te venerable Frog is our com- flled out a form wasn’t familiar with made artistic creations from local munity-owned book store. and were shown the the show. same dull videos ex- As luck would plaining the Ameri- have it, I was selected can judicial system foreman of the jury with roots in Euro- which was good. Te pean law. Afer we were dutifully sworn in, combined sum of IQ’s for the other 11 ju- we were told that to take “break” for forty fve rists was well under 100. Jury of your peers? minutes until 9:15. Wow. I was familiar with the drill from my former It actually was an open and shut case with service and came armed with a magazine, a the accused caught in the act on videotape smart phone connected to their free wireless but pleaded not guilty. Te only defense was connection and a magazine. So I setled in a legal technicality about his intent which en- for “the long wait”. tered the grey area since he did return the car. Te crowd was mixed: one over achiever We needed a unanimous verdict and there in a suit, a couple of slobs in shorts and fip were two holdouts to convicting him afer fops, a couple of “man buns” and the usual several rounds of voting. I warned the group overdressed court administrators. A few that it was geting late on Friday afernoon novelty tee shirts were worn including one of and if we didn’t want to have to return Mon- my favorites: the “Fly United” one showing day morning, we would need to turn the two. two geese copulating in mid-air. Classy. At the next vote it was unanimous: guilty as Tis was not much diferent from my ob- charged. servations in LA except that there was much Back in Sarasota on Monday, they were fn- less silicon and Botox here in Sarasota. ishing up the call for selected jurors and my We reconvened a full hour afer they said name wasn’t one of them. Tey ushered the we would. Te administrators had “ran- chosen ones out of earshot well before an- domly” selected a list of 35 people who were nouncing to us that we were released. I was asked to identify themselves. Te chosen out the door by 10:30, justice served once few. I quickly did a scan of the room to es- again.

Pg 17 Lighthouse Peddler, July 2018 Pg 18 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Tiny Colossus of the Ocean Realm Exhibition on Screen Presents by Mary Jane Schramm Matisse Resting below the surface, the blue whale yard throughout the water column. Patches latitudes to feed on what litle prey they can at Arena Teater August 12 hung suspended, nearly inert. Gradually, of it may stretch for miles, sometimes vis- fnd. Species unable to migrate may starve. it roused to the calls of others like itself: ible from the air as wide, rosy swaths at the Seabirds fail to fedge their chicks, or skip Continuing an amazing flm series, Exhi- whale voices; feeding sounds? Looking up, surface, or as dark ruddy masses, just below. breeding altogether. bition on Screen provides audiences with a it saw a broad shadow backlit by sunlight. Krill is the near-exclusive food of gigantic But when krill is abundant, marine life front row seat for the world's greatest art. Tis Slowly, it turned its gigantic body upward, blue whales. Humpbacks prefer its superior doesn’t just survive -- it thrives. In spring month the series focuses on Henri Matisse. to a near-vertical axis, then, with powerful caloric value to that of small fsh. Whales, Te flm, Matisse screens Sunday, August thrusts of its tail fukes, accelerated toward using their long-distance hearing, can rec- 12, 1:00pm, doors open 12:30pm. From Tate the dark patch (who’d have thought it could ognize the feeding grunts of their kin that Modern and MOMA, celebrate the giant of reach such speed?!). Just before reaching it, indicate the dinner bell has sounded, the modern art on the big screen. Tickets are the whale veered sharply sideways, opened feast has begun. Dolphins and sea lions may $15.00 online at www.arenatheater.org and its cavernous mouth, and join the frenzy, chasing at the door. lunged into the wriggling down fsh and other krill- pink mass of crustaceans eaters, using visual clues that resembled miniscule like hovering seabirds shrimp. Trough the bris- to locate distant prey tly baleen plates hanging patches. Krill can lay out from its upper jaw, the an impressive seafood 2017, seabird rookeries teemed with count- whale squeezed out a smörgåsbord. less healthy chicks. And of San Francisco rush of water and swallowed the trapped-in Commercial salmon, rockfsh, f atfsh, on June 26, 2017, during a two-hour shif, krill. Engulfed by the whale, these krill had sardine and squid fsheries depend on it. Farallon Island biologists spoted an in- fulflled their destiny as major players in the Without even seeing its stomach contents, credible 248 krill-gulping blue, humpback marine food web. fsherfolk can tell a salmon has eaten krill, and fn whales. Life was good. Its size is small, but in the vast world ocean, by the bright pink color of its fesh. If it’s eat- You can help conserve marine life, from krill’s signifcance is colossal. In every major en mostly small fsh, the fesh will be paler, krill to whales, and others in between. It’s a ocean system, these marine invertebrates less favorful. big job, but start at home, and proceed from form the basis of the food web for whales, Some animals migrate thousands of there: reduce dependence on carbon-based seabirds, fsh, squid, seals, other inverte- miles to fnd it, targeting California, Wash- fuels like gas, coal and oil that pollute our brates – even sharks. Trough nutrient-rich ington and Or- seas. Educate upwelling triggered by the California Cur- egon waters in yourself and rent’s seasonal winds, circulation paterns the summer-fall your community Hailed as the most successful exhibition in and lengthening daylight, our ocean waters feeding sea- about clean en- Tate Modern's history, you can still catch this provide sustenance for an incredible bio- son; our marine ergy alternatives. once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at your local mass. And throughout this system, krill is sanctuaries of- Be an earth-wise cinema, featuring exclusive new footage from king, a “keystone species.” ten mark prime consumer, and MoMA New York. Of roughly 85 species worldwide, the feeding sites. learn which busi- Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, dominant krill in north-central California But abundance nesses and prod- behind-the-scenes documentary about this are Tysanoessa spinifera and Euphausia varies from year ucts are truly once-in-a-lifetime blockbuster exhibition pacifca, less than an inch long. Grazing on to year. When “green.” Use the with expert contributions from those that microscopic plants, or phytoplankton, they scarce, the entire marine ecosystem is sent power of your vote and the power of your knew Matisse as well as curators, historians, transfer energy up the food web to incre- reeling, causing animal migration paterns purse to work toward achieving these wor- Tate director Nicholas Serota and MoMA mentally larger animals. Krill may swarm to shif radically: whales that usually feed thy goals that will beneft all creatures, great director Glenn Lowry. Plus there are breath- in bait balls as dense as 100,000 per cubic of our coast may hunker down in lower and small, that inhabit our blue planet. taking specially commissioned performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Mary Jane Schramm • NOAA Greater Farallones • Nat'l Marine Sanctuary [email protected] • Photo Credits: Top Lef: Krill fom local waters. Credit: ACCESS- Yanowsky and jazz musician Courtney Pine. NOAA; Top right: Krill fom Cordell-Farallones-Point Blue ACCESS cruise. Credit: ACCESS-NOAA; Acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale Above: Blue whale lunge-feeding on surface swaths of krill. Credit: Unknown. • more, visit htps://go.usa. brings insight and emotion to the words of gov/xUmcp; also, htps://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19841-blue-whale-feeding-methods-are- ultra-efcient/; National Geographic: htps://www.youtube.com watch?v=cbxSBDopVyw Henri Matisse himself, while actor Rupert Young (Merlin) narrates. 'Te way the flm captured Matisse at work, bringing his artistry to life - including resonant readings from Si- mon Russell Beale - was genuinely inspiring. Matisse was directed by Phil Grabsky. Arena Teater is at 214 Main Street in Point Arena.

Pg 19 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Siobhan Elder, Painted Scarves, and Cynthia Myers, Etched Glass. National Teater Live Dolphin Gallery Reception for Both Artists August 11 from London Julius Caesar Te Dolphin Gallery August exhibit fea- Moon Bay and Cambria. Her website – tures local artists Cynthia Myers, etched CynthiaMyersGlass.com – provides numer- Arena Teater • August 18 glass, and Siobhan Elder, painted scarves. ous examples of her commercial projects, Once again, Arena Teater brings one A reception for the artists will be held at commissions, and Art Glass Series. of the greatest stage companies in the world the gallery on Saturday, August 11, from Siobhan Elder’s work for this collection is to Point Arena. National Teatre Live from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Te exhibit will remain called “Atmospheres”. She says it grew out London presents Julius Caesar, Satur- on display through Sunday, August 26. Ad- of her desire to capture the unique light that day, August 18, 1:00pm; doors open at mission is free. happens here on the north coast. “Tirty- 12:30pm. Tis will be Cynthia Myers second two- plus years as a professional textile artist have Tickets are $18, $5 youth, and are available person show at the Dolphin Gallery and found my work being sold worldwide on online at www.arenatheater.org. wearable items from hand painted silk neck- Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and ties to scarves. Tis collection marries the the people pour out of their homes to cel- wearable aspects of my work with the fne ebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat's popular- art background that is the base of my work ity, the educated élite conspire to bring as an artist. Tese pieces are designed to be him down. Afer his assassination, civil war experienced as wall hangings and/or worn erupts on the streets of the capital. as scarves and wraps.” Elder is passionate about her silk paint- ings#which bring her joy#as well as the people who wear her work. “I paint because I am an artist and I am still giddy every morning when I go to my studio. I paint again she is showing with artist Siobhan El- because I am flled with gratitude that my der, who also creates functional art for oth- time is spent creating something that can ers to enjoy at reasonable prices. make someone else feel special,” she says. “My work is meant to be more than a Tis passion for the work she does led to functional object such as a wine goblet, a the project “Empowerment through Ac- Nicholas Hytner's production will thrust vase or even a glass front door,” says Myers. cessories,” in which she began teaching peo- the audience into the street party that greets “Each is a personal statement meant to re- ple going through chemotherapy to paint Caesar's return, the congress that witnesses fect the taste of the owner and to provide scarves they could then wear. his murder, the rally that assembles for his artistic pleasure to the viewer. Each com- A traumatic brain funeral and the chaos that explodes in its pleted piece captures and bends the light to injury two years wake. produce its own luminous efect.” ago, however, lef Shakespeare's Julius Caesar was directed Working for more than 25 years of in her with chronic by Nicholas Hytner. Te cast includes Ben this medium, Myers’ creative process be- headaches and The remarkable thing Whishaw (Te Danish Girl, Skyfall, Ham- about Shakespeare is that gins with the design of the blown glass she diminished her let) and Michelle Fairley (Fortitude, Game uses from three U.S. glassblower artisans. ability to teach. of Trones) play Brutus and Cassius, David he really is very good, in She frst adheres resist tape to the surface So now, she says, Calder (Te Lost City of Z, Te Haton spite of all the people who of the glass and carefully draws her designs, “Te Empower- Garden Job) plays Caesar and David Mor- say he is very good. taking into account how the patern will ment project has rissey (Te Missing, Hangmen, Te Walk- refect light. Next, she cuts out the patern morphed into ing Dead) is Mark Antony. Broadcast live Robert Graves (1895 - 1985) of areas that will be sand blasted or etched. the Silk-Ribbon, from Te Bridge Teatre, London. With experience acquired over many years which keeps my she etches in the design one detail at a time creations fowing ADVISORY: Please note that Julius Cae- inside the studio’s sandblasting booth. to those in need.” sar will contain strobe lighting. Myers’ work is found in collections across Read more about this project and see exam- the United States and in both Europe and ples of Siobhan’s elegant painted silk scarves Japan, and on display in a number of gal- at www.siobhansilks.com. leries including ones in Mendocino, Half Save Te Date: September 1 Dance Party At Arena Teater Arena Teater stars Septdember of right with a Labor Day Dance Party featring themusic of Buck-Trify. Tere'll be Sassy Swing, Funk and Blues all served up hot & saucy. Kickin up a cocktail of the uniquely infused favors of Folky-Punky-Bluesy-Swing, this raggedy crew of streetwise fashionistas is ready to serve up some seriously poppin' grooves. With a mobile musical menagerie of two to ten players and an enigmatic style that com- mands any crowd, Buck-Trify knows no limits in perusing the progression (or dare we say, regression?) of the Pacifc Northwest’s festival of folk fusions. So what do we mean by all that? Simply that we promise to supply saucy sounds that set your boots to stompin' and your booty to shakin'. As we said, save the date. Saturday, September 1. Doors open at 7:00pm, Music starts at 8:00pm. More information at www.arenatheater.org.

Pg 20 Lighthouse Peddler, August 2018 Get Out! August’s Music, Poetry, Theater, Films, Art and Events • Tursday 02: 5:30pm, “Moving Into Autumn - health from a Taoist perspective” at Gualala Arts • Tursday 02: 6:00pm, Trivia Night with the Casuals at Garcia River Casino. • Tursday 02: 7:00pm, Flynn Creek Circus returns to Pt. Arena. • Friday 03: 5:00pm, Reception Debbie Hull/Emma Hurley, Coast Hwy Art Col. in Pt. Arena • Friday 03: 7:00pm, Flynn Creek Circus returns to Pt. Arena. (this show adults 21+ only) • Friday 03: 8:30pm, Ricky Montijo: Soul, Rock, Latin, and World Beats Garcia River Casino • Saturday 04: 8:30am, Voter Registration at Pay ‘n Take (Gualala Community Ctr), Gualala • Saturday 04: 3:00pm, Flynn Creek Circus returns to Pt. Arena. 2nd performance at 7:00pm. • Saturday 04: 4:00pm, Community Film “Get Into Your Sanctuary” at Arena Teater • Sunday 05: 1:00pm, Flynn Creek Circus returns to Pt. Arena. • Sunday 05: 4:00pm, Flynn Creek Circus returns to Pt. Arena. • Monday 06: 7:00pm, ATFC “Sunset Boulevard” screening at Arena Teater • Tuesday 07: 10:00am, National Lighthouse Day, at Point arena Lighthouse August 7. • Tuesday 07: 7:00pm, Swing Dance Class and Dance at Arena Teater (and 14th, 21st, 28th) • Saturday 11: 5:00pm, Opening reception at Dolphin Gallery • Saturday 11: 8:30pm, Arena Teater presents Bluesman Anthony Gomes • Sunday 12: 1:00pm, Exhibition On Screen flm “Matisse” at Arena Teater • Monday 13: 7:00pm, ATFC “Volver” screening at Arena Teater • Tursday 16: 6:00pm, Art In Te Redwoods “Hats Of Dinner” at Gualala Arts • Tursday 16: 7:30pm, Tird Tursday Poetry with Terri Ehret at 215 Main in Pt. Arena. • Friday 17: 4:00pm, Art In Te Redwoods Champagne Preview at Gualala Arts • Saturday 18: 8:30am, Voter Registration at Pay ‘n Take (Gualala Community Ctr), Gualala • Saturday 18: 10:00am, Art In Te Redwoods Fine Art Festival at Gualala Arts • Saturday 18: 1:00pm, National Teatre Live “Julius Caesar” at Arena Teater • Sunday 19: 10:00am, Art In Te Redwoods Fine Art Festival at Gualala Arts • Sunday 19: 10:00am, Adam Arenson talks about Millard Sheets at Gualala Arts • Sunday 19: 2:00pm, Baku performs at Gualala Arts. • Friday 24: 8:30pm, Waylon & Te Wildcats at Garcia River Casino. • Saturday 25: 10:00am, Studio Discovery Tour, at coastal galleries and studios. • Saturday 25: 12:00pm, Great Day In Elk with Parade, BBQ, live music. Downtown Elk • Saturday 25: 5:00pm, Jeanne Jackson talks sightings at Pt. Arena Lighthouse. • Saturday 25: 7:00pm, Will Durst comedy concert at Arena Teater • Saturday 25: 7:30pm, Moonlit tours at Pt. Arena Lighthouse for the Sturgeon Moon. • Sunday 26: 10:00am, Studio Discover Tour, at coastal galleries and studios. • Monday 27: 7:00pm, ATFC “A Perfect Day” screening at Arena Teater • Monday 27: 7:30pm, Moonlit tours at Pt. Arena Lighthouse for the Sturgeon Moon.