North Bay Bohemian | September 28

09.28.11

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2011 Boho Awards
Our 14th annual Boho Awards, which salute those making significant contributions to the arts.

GranFondo Hit-and-Run and Road Rage
Can cyclists ever feel completely safe in Sonoma County?

News Blast: Ralph Nader at SSU; Chicken Regulations in Santa Rosa
Nader to speak Oct. 4; new SR ordinance proposed to keep backyard hens.

Green Zone: Business Smarts
Marin County to Regulate Commercial Waste.

Interview: John McCutcheon
Folksinger premieres biographical play about Joe Hill's last night alive.

Preview: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Unlikely indie-rock performers make this year's lineup worth the dense crowds.

Review: '50/50'
A surprising, offbeat and ultimately so-so comedy about cancer, of all things.

Profile: Plate Shop in Sausalito
A retooling has made this farm-to-table destination more accessible, but not dumbed-down.

Small Bites: La Mixteca in Roseland
A pop-up stand on Sebastopol Road makes delicious posole, chile rellenos, tacos and more.

Swirl: Spann Vineyards
The newest tasting room addition to downtown Sonoma a nice respite.

Stage: 'Kite's Book' at Sixth Street Playhouse
This story of an 18th century hitman involves drawing, quartering, and copious sword fighting.

Stage: Ashland in the Fall
Don't count out the Oregon Shakespeare Festival just because the leaves are turning brown.

Preview: 'Customized' at the Sonoma County Museum
An excellent and inspiring show covering the history of cycling and bike-making in Sonoma County.

Letters to the Editor
September 28 - October 4, 2011