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OUR PICTURES: A FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN’S ART   
West Marin School students will display their artwork during this annual art exhibit. The work represents a sampling of work using mixed media done in art classes taught by Colleen Conley at West Marin School.Exhibit on display at the Dance Palace May 28–June 1

SAN FRANCISCO STRINGS
Musicians from the San Francisco Symphony present a recital in the round of chamber music. Many of the musicians are Julliard-trained and they are ready to perform a spectacular program only for West Marin. What a perfect way to spend a Sunday evening!  All proceeds benefit the Inverness Garden Club, including the Scholarship Fund and the Community Projects Committee.
Call 663-1755 for ticket information or send a check to Box 203, Inverness 94937.
Sunday, June 1, 5 p.m. / $100 (includes libations, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and dessert)

GARDEN LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION SERIES
Real Local: Plant propogation, seed saving, and plant genetics. Steve Quirt, Organic & Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator UC Extension/Marin County will talk about the advantages of developing seed banks and
genetically adapting crops to local conditions.  
Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m./free

SYNCHRONY IN MOTION DANCERS 
Synchrony in Motion Dancers delight in introducing people to the many styles and variations of Ballroom and Latin Dance. They have performed throughout the Bay Area at fairs, festivals, and community events including Cal Expo, Alameda County Fair, and the Lodi Grape Festival.
Saturday, June 7; Swing dance lesson/demonstration at 3 p.m., performance at 4 p.m. / free

YOUTH MURAL PROJECT
The Palestinian town of Jayyous, wearied by the ugliness of graffiti and stenciled images of martyrs holding AK47s blighting their walls, wishes to convey a different message while engaging their under-employed youth in constructive activity. They are collaborating with Precita Eyes, a group from the San Francisco Mission, in beautifying their walls with murals.  Learn more about it and how to become involved. 
Friday, June 6, 7:30 p.m. / $10 donation

WESTERN WEEKEND DANCE WITH JENNY KERR
Kick up your heels at the coronation dance honoring the Western Weekend Queen and her court.  Music will be by Jenny Kerr, one of Northern California’s most exciting country acts. West Marin Lions Club and the Dance Palace are co-sponsors of this welcome addition to Western Weekend’s family fun. 
Saturday, June 7, 8–10:30 p.m.; Country Western Dance lesson at 7 p.m.
$15 general, $5 teens and seniors, under 12 free

ANNUAL DANCE PALACE SILENT AUCTION  
Over 200 items will be auctioned off to benefit the Dance Palace including:  meals at Dempsey’s, Sorella Caffé, Sol Food, Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fradelizio’s Ristorante Italiano; tickets to Berkeley Repertory Company, Redwood Empire Ice Arena; gift certificates and items from Cline Cellars, Coyote Landscape, Cottage Gardens, McEvoy Ranch, High Tide Surf Shop, Maya World, Ringseis Designs, Spirit Matters; overnights at Pelican Inn, Sorenson’s Resort, Vichy Springs, Terri’s Homestay; art and fine crafts from Rick Lyttle, Coyuchi, Marcia Dalva, Marj Stone, Marty Knapp, and Sue Van der Waal; massages, fine crafts, services, and more. 
Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. / admission free
All proceeds from this event benefit ongoing programs of the Dance Palace Community Center

SOLO GUITARIST GLENN STALLER
Enjoy a performance of regional music from such areas of the world as Spain, Brazil, and Argentina, including works by Murcia, Sor, Albeniz, Tarrega, de Falla, Powell, Morel, Pernambuco, Piazzolla, and Pereira. Glenn began his professional musical career at the age of 14 and has studied with outstanding mentors and instructors such as Rey de La Torre, Dusan Bogdanovic, Julian White, and Bill Tapia.
Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m. / $15 general, $12 seniors, $10 kids under 10

DANCE PALACE THEATER GROUP PRESENTS: IDA, IDA (DID YOU LOOK IN THE FRIDGE?)
The Dance Palace Theatre Group takes to the stage again, this time with an evening of comedy focusing on leading roles for women. Local actors explore what it is to be female and funny in a selection of one act plays, monologues and songs. Directed by Tina Taylor, with musical direction by Laura Alderdice.
Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 15, 4 p.m. /  $8 general, $5 general

PA BOBO JOBARTE
One of Gambia's foremost musical artists: a kora player, singer, bard, and a "Jali" of the Mandinka people. According to the Rough Guide to World Music, he spearheaded a "revival in Mandinka music,
a relentless tumbling dance music."
Friday, June 20, 8 p.m. $16 general/$14 seniors/$ youth

NATURAL RHYTHMS: A CD CELEBRATION
Terry Garthwaite and Becky Reardon celebrate the release of their new CD, Natural Rhythms, at the Dance Palace on Saturday, June 21. They will be singing spirited songs with melodic twists and impelling pulse from their new CD, with a sprinkling of jazz. Special guests—students of rhiannon’s vocal jazz workshop-- will be joining them for an impromptu jam. Watch what happens.
Saturday, June 21, 7-9:30 pm/$20

ALTAR'D STATES
In a performance of physical theater created entirely in the moment -- Action Theater -- Claire Peaslee (and friends) observe the summer solstice by exploring improvisation! This journey into the realm of surprise starts early and ends well before mid-summer sunset. Audience members are invited to bring a seasonal spirit object to place on a small (temporary) altar for this pagan holiday.
Sunday, June 22/ $8 to $18 sliding scale
information 415 663 1634 or coastliveoak@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE'S 36th ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING & POTLUCK DINNER
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin's annual potluck dinner, general meeting, wine tasting, and gab fest has become a renowned summer celebration for West Marin's principal grassroots environmental organization. This year's event promises to uphold the tradition, featuring the fare of West Marin's best chefs, the latest news from the eco-front, and the presentation of EAC's Peter Behr Steward of the Land Award.
Friday, June 27, 6 p.m. / $5 donation requested; reservations essential at 663-9312 or eac@svn.net

FOOTLOOSE PRESENTS CIRCUS FINELLI IN ESCAPADES 
Circus Finelli is four zany, hilarious, and unpredictable women clowns - winners of the 2007 Western Weekend Parade award for best entertainers - in a spectacle that is fast-paced,
interactive, bright fun, filled with slapstick, acrobatics, juggling and live music. Fresh from a sold-out run in San Francisco and heading out on tour, the Finellis are ready to transform small problems into epic proportions!
Stay afterward for a free class in circus skills.
Saturday, June 28; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 pm., followed by free workshop / $15 general, $12 seniors and students, $7 children under 12; Info/reservations: 415-289-2000; www.ftloose.org

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