and pleasant; watching six straight performances of
kki in the lead female role of Rosina. I had no idea
hat fast; all while delivering a compelling and
was part of my education; to learn that operas can
ently saw her perform as Lucia in Lucia di
of the Regiment and Susanna in Mozart’s classic
ust a few.
ory both because of her performance and also
en three-year-old daughter, Sienna, why mommy
blood. More recently and closer to home, she has
th Marin Symphony and is a current member of the
n addition to her bel canto work, she is a new music
o perform incredibly difficult but fulfilling
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twists and turns. With degrees in Mechanical and
my late 20s that I started pursuing a life as a visual
n engineering informs both my style and my process
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Features
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21 Novato Theater
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Music and More at Mt Tam
Bringing the beast to the mountain while
hippies invade the castle.
By Judith M. Wilson
Christina Stroeh: a driving force behind
the reopening of the Novato Theater
By Noah Griffin
It all started at a New Year’s party in
Sausalito ...
By Heather Preston
sual elements with traditional painting methods -
hose elements and combine them with digital
Art my
& Arias—A
Family
Affair 33
the years 15
to have
work featured
or exhibited
by Cross Stitch Meditation
A life infused with art and music.
find Rick Banghart most mornings
have been invited to participate in events like Art for You’ll
around 5:30 am sitting at Peet’s at the
By John Kraft and Nikki Einfeld
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Golden Gate Bridge
It’s not easy Singing the Praises of the
Golden Gate Bridge, but I keep trying.
By Noah Griffin
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Hamilton Marketplace, sipping coffee and
in stitches.
By Lily O’Brien
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Marin History Museum
Mairn HIstory Museum preserves the past
and honors our future, bringing the his-
tory of Marin alive.
By Michelle Kaufman
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A Moving Experience
Tiffany Slain’s 50/50: Rethinking the Past,
Present & Future of Women+Power: An
evening of film and discussion.
By Judith M. Wilson
Departments
Marin Stories................................................ 9
Letters to the Editor................................... 10
How We Met.............................................. 20
Cusine.......................................................... 23
What is Your Theme Song?....................... 25
Poetry.......................................................... 31
Book Review............................................... 35
Wine & Spirits............................................. 38
Artists’ Marketplace................................... 42