Mill Valley
Wild Love
Catch the world premiere of documentary feature Fools’ Paradise (Lost?), from Sebastopol filmmaker Alexandra Lexton, at 5pm, Oct. 12 at Sequoia Cinema, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. Part of the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival, this powerful film—billed as “a love letter to our wild”—explores the healing potential of reconnecting with nature in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.The film delves into scientific inquiry, sustainable business practices and nature therapies, illustrating how personal reconnection to the natural world can lead to both individual and planetary healing. Featuring stories from a nature photographer, a science writer, an Indigenous scholar and Marin’s own “Planetwalker,” Dr. John Francis, Fools’ Paradise (Lost?) offers a message of hope and possibility. Following the screening, Lexton will be present for a Q&A to discuss the film’s journey and its deep exploration of sustainable living and personal action. Tickets are $16 for MVFF members and $18.50 for the general public. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit mvff.com/program/fools-paradise-lost.
Santa Rosa
Beagle Scouts
Snoopy and his loyal Beagle Scouts will be celebrating 50 years at the Charles M. Schulz Museum’s latest exhibition, Here Come the Beagle Scouts!, running now through March 12, 2025. This nostalgic tribute to the Beagle Scouts’ adventures features original Peanuts comic strip art, vintage collectibles, animation clips and plenty of surprises—no compass needed. The exhibition highlights the Beagle Scouts’ June 9, 1974 debut, with over 160 appearances in Peanuts, and showcases their lasting influence, including inspiration for the new AppleTV+ show Camp Snoopy. Visitors can explore rare memorabilia, including figurines, Colorforms and a collection of Scout-themed embroidered patches. Archival photos of Schulz, from his military service and outdoor trips, provide insight into his personal inspirations. Interactive features include a “Beagle Scout Certification” station and a campfire photo op with Snoopy. It’s possible to take a photo, get a memento stamped and immerse oneself in the spirit of these iconic characters. Charles M. Schulz Museum is located at 2301 Hardies La., Santa Rosa. Admission is $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (ages 4-18), free for children under 4 and museum members. schulzmuseum.org.
Fairfax
Hernan Diaz Live
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7pm, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz will celebrate the release of a special hardcover edition of his novel, In the Distance, at the Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd. A perennial bestseller and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, In the Distance is a tale of a young Swedish boy, separated from his brother, who becomes a legendary outlaw as he journeys across America. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel follows the boy as he travels eastward, encountering criminals, naturalists and lawmen while defying the conventional boundaries of historical fiction. Diaz’s storytelling challenges stereotypes and examines the extremes of the human condition. Tickets are $5, and registration is required for this event, held in collaboration with Point Reyes Books and Fairfax Recreation. ptreyesbooks.com.
Healdsburg
Ghosted
What’s more intriguing than a ghost? Four of them. Ghost Quartet, Dave Malloy’s haunting and imaginative ghost-story-musical, comes to THE 222 in H’Burg, live (well, in a spiritual sense), with an opening night on Friday, Oct. 25. Programmed by Aldo Billingslea, this life-affirming piece is a “song cycle about love, death and whiskey,” weaving an intricate tale spanning seven centuries. The story includes a murderous sister, a treehouse astronomer, a bear, a subway and the ghost of Thelonious Monk. Featuring a wide variety of musical genres—from gospel to folk ballads and jazz—the show incorporates an eclectic mix of instruments, including the cello, dulcimer, Celtic harp and more. Grammy-nominated violist/cellist Keith Lawrence and Rinde Eckert bring this haunting performance to life. Ghost Quartet performances are 7pm, Friday, Oct. 25 and 26; and 2pm, Sunday, Oct. 27, at THE 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. For ticket information, visit the222.org.
