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North Bay Bohemian
11.19.08

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News

Going Bankrupt
One man's travels through a fate worse than debt.

News

Marconi Radios
Old naval radio base comes to life for two days of ship-to-shore.

Free Thanksgiving Dinners
Where to go in Sonoma, Marin and Napa to volunteer and eat.

Columns

Nov. 5 was Flag Day
Restoring the red-white-and-blue to all patriots.

Green Zone
A short primer in Eco-Econ.

Music & Clubs

Profile: Elvin Bishop
Now a West Marin fruit farmer, this old-time bluesman still has his sizzle.

MORE NIGHTLIFE    NIGHTLIFE LISTINGS    NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR PICKS

Restaurants

Genetically Modified Animals
The FDA has approved GM animals for mass production. The catch? They're registered as drugs.

Winery review: GustavorThrace in Napa
While one of the owners prompted a role in 'Bottle Shock' there's nothing high falutin' about the down-to-earth wines at this new outpost.

Food News: What About the Farmworkers?
Michael Pollan's latest essay on the importance of agriculture to the president-elect's government leaves out one very important component: the labor.

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Movies

Review: 'Anita O'Day'
New documentary traces the rise of the great jazz diva.

MORE MOVIE REVIEWS    SONOMA COUNTY / NAPA COUNTY / MARIN COUNTY MOVIE TIMES

The Arts

Profile: Cameo Cinemas in St. Helena
With new owners acting as stewards, this great lady once again shines on the Napa Valley arts scene.

Lit Life: Word Temple poetry series in Santa Rosa
Hosting three U.S. poet laureates in as many years while remaining focused on emerging artists, Word Temple is a rare melding of serious art and great fun.

Stage review: 'Always, Patsy Cline'
Very satisfying two-person production features 20 songs and an indelible friendship

The Arts

Letters to the Editor
November 19 - 25, 2008




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