Santa Rosa
Action for Jaxon
For 17 years, Steve Jaxon’s afternoon basso profundo and dry wit were a steady presence on Sonoma County airwaves, guiding listeners through the afternoon on The Drive—first on KSRO, later on Wine Country Radio. A lifer in the medium with more than five decades behind the mic, Jaxon signed off for good in August at age 73, closing the book on a 53-year radio career. Now, the community is returning the favor. Over the past six months, a series of health setbacks—including ministrokes layered onto long-standing hip and back issues—has left Jaxon with limited mobility and the need for in-home care. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to offset his medical and care expenses, which is closing in on its $16,000 goal. Jaxon’s path to Sonoma County began his 53-year career in Detroit and followed with stints at stations across the country, but it was here that he became something more than a broadcaster. When The Drive debuted on KSRO in 2008—and later migrated to Wine Country Radio’s 95.5 FM—it evolved into a kind of daily town square. When Jaxon stepped away, he passed the microphone to frequent guest host Daedalus Howell (editor of this paper). To make a contribution to Jaxon’s fund, visit bit.ly/jaxon-aid.
Mill Valley
Big Bike Bash
The Marin County Bicycle Coalition puts on a party with a purpose at its annual gala, an evening that turns bike advocacy into a full-bodied celebration. This one mixes civic-minded mission with high-end indulgence: a gourmet dinner by Emmy Award-winning chef Ryan Scott, craft cocktails, live music from Bay Area favorites Mercy and The Heartbeats, and a live auction led by celebrity auctioneer Chad Carvey. Every ticket supports MCBC’s work toward safer streets, expanded trail access and a more bike-friendly Marin. 5:30pm, Thursday, March 12, Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto. $250. marinbike.org/mcbc-gala.
Yountville
Art & Mustard
Yountville leans into its most photogenic season with the Art & Mustard Celebration, an evening that pairs mustard-hued creativity with local flavor—literally. Presented by the Yountville Chamber in partnership with Yountville Arts, the event doubles as the opening of the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Photo-Finale exhibition, showcasing images inspired by the region’s iconic winter bloom. Expect mustard-themed art, bites inspired by the season, pours from local wineries and a chance to shop select vendors, including Jessel Gallery. The Photo-Finale exhibition remains on view through March 26, extending the glow of mustard season well into spring. 5:30–7:30pm, Thursday, Jan. 22, Steve Rogers Gallery and Community Hall, Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St. $25 advance/$30 door, yountville.com/events.
San Geronimo
Faces of Dolpo
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center presents Faces of Dolpo, Tibet’s Lost Enclave, a photographic exhibition by David Hoffman that documents a rarely seen Himalayan world on the edge of modernity. Drawn from Hoffman’s 1971 journey to the remote region of Dolpo, Nepal, the images capture landscapes, daily life and cultural rituals encountered by few outsiders. Hoffman—better known for his decades of work traveling Asia in search of rare, organic teas—brings the same patience, respect and attentiveness to this photographic essay, preserving moments shaped by tradition, isolation and change. Artist slideshow and presentation 6:30pm, Friday, Jan. 16; artist walkthrough 3:30pm, Saturday, Jan. 24, San Geronimo Valley Community Center, Maurice Del Mue Galleries (West Room), 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Free.
