At the start of the year, we adopted an “if not now, when?” attitude, spurred on in no small part by the ever-quicker passage of time, the political climate and climate change. It has made for a rich, travel and music-filled year. This past month was another lovely ride of art openings, bird festivals, riverside retreats and desert idylls for which I’m counting my blessings. Nature, creativity, good people are a big yes in my world and so the trend continues this month: November starts off with a Bay Station 1-2 of performances in Alameda and Livermore; the week before Thanksgiving, I’ll be reprising Flight Lessons in Santa Rosa with a wonderful cast. In between, don’t miss the closing reception for Peak Season: Celebrating Raptor Migration at Buteo Books.

Let’s keep celebrating what there is to celebrate!

Thursday, November 5 Bay Station Duo at Irish American Writers and Artists Salon, California Historical Radio Society, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 7pm-8:30pm
Variety show featuring music, reading and poetry in a great setting (The California Historical Radio Society and Museum is worth a visit in and of itself!)) hosted by Lori Cassels. Free, donations welcome

Friday, November 6 Bay Station Trio at Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, CA, 6pm-8:30pm We’ll be filling this lovely tasting rooms with a selection of songs from the Bay Station catalog. Liz Stuart will be joining us on cajon, accordion and backing vocals $7 cover adv/at door

Friday, November 13, Peak Season: Celebrating Raptor Migration Art Exhibit is up through November 14. Join me and many of the great artists at this very special bookstore for a closing reception, 6-8pm at Buteo Books, 2240 4th St A, San Rafael, CA 94901.

Sunday, November 22, Flight Lessons: A folk opera at The Lost Church-Santa Rosa. 545 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. 4:00pm doors/4:45pm show. Just announced! I’ll be reprising my two-act, multi-character, bird-themed show featuring Kwame Copeland, Mick Shaffer, Liz Stuart, Sean Lightholder and Karen Mitchell at this great listening room. Tickets are on sale now!