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Cindy Kamm, for Whom ‘Painting Is a Means to Express My Passion for the Color, Design & Magic of the Natural World, Is Our Artist of the Month for November – Artwalk Is Nov. 5th, 5:30-7:30!

For Cindy Kamm, “painting is a means to express my passion for the color, design and the magic of the natural world that surrounds us.” “My intention is to use the canvas as a window to stimulate the imagination of the viewer by creating real and imagined landscapes. Much of my work is based on biological principals and images, with an eye towards connectivity and ecology. My years of observation as a naturalist and teacher of biology has helped me see and express these connections.

Throckmorton Theatre to Showcase Suki Hill’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Photography of the Late 60’s Starting Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-7:30pm

Now comes word that Abby Hill will be showcasing Suki Hill’s rock ‘n’ roll photography of the late 60’s starting Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 5:30-7:30pm (which is also Election Day) at the venerable Throckmorton Theatre. “Come unwind with a chill walk through Mill Valley for the first Tuesday Artwalk, and swing by the Throckmorton Theatre,” says Abigail. “Suki’s photography has not been shown in 10 years and I am thrilled that The Throckmorton and Lucy Mercer has asked to host. Please come down and check out your town and all the beautiful artists and their artwork.

Practice San Francisco Is Celebrating 10 Years of Mighty Minds Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation Skills Groups for Kids!

Practice San Francisco is celebrating 10 years of Mighty Minds mindfulness and emotion regulation skills groups for kids! Groups for 3rd to 5th graders start the week of November 4 in Practice’s Mill Valley location, just off Miller Avenue in Sycamore Park. Since Dr. Nina Kaiser created the Mighty Minds program for kids in 2014, hundreds of Bay Area kids have learned skills that help them manage stress and big emotions in Mighty Minds small group classes.

Chamber Music Marin Presents the Jasper String Quartet as Part of their 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series – Sunday, Nov. 10, 5pm

Chamber Music Marin (CMM) presents the Jasper String Quartet as part of their 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series. Now in its 52nd year, Chamber Music Marin will present a diverse repertoire for their new season featuring newly commissioned works and timeless classics. The season consists of five intimate concerts, all reflecting CMM’s mission of presenting world-class musicians at affordable prices.

Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of October 27

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Mill Valley Music Festival Organizers Unveil Early Plans for the 4th Edition of Classic Bay Area Event on May 10-11, 2025, With Early Bird Weekend Passes on Sale Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 10am!

”We love our community deeply and we are proud to keep this amazing, family-friendly, multi-faceted May weekend event flourishing and raising the profile of this wondrous place,” says Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “The launch pad of the Mill Valley Music Festival is Friends Field, in the heart of the 94941 and surrounded by some of the Bay Area’s gargantuan Bay Area monoliths – the 2,500-foot Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Adventure, delicious cuisine, a myriad of arts and culture, and an amazing depth of music history are our jam. Come have one of the best homegrown live music experiences in the Bay. While we get to building the 4th edition of this vibrant event, make your plans for an avalanche of pure joy in the spring!”

Marin IJ: Mill Valley Middle School to Halt $130 Million Middle School Modernization Project, Due to Environmental Issues – Terra Marin School Agrees to Vacate

According to the Marin IJ, environmental issues have put plans for a new $130 million Mill Valley Middle School on hold, according to consultants for the school district. The delay is for more studies at the campus at 425 Sycamore Ave., which used to be a burn dump. The district’s plan is to demolish the school and rebuild it at the same site. Sandrine Hitchcock, a program manager for the construction consulting firm AECOM, discussed the project during a public forum on Thursday, saying the last step of the California Environmental Quality Act process is expected in July.

Philip Fath, a ‘Musician’s Musician,’ Died Peacefully at the Age of 95 on July 5, 2024 – He Was Principal Clarinet of the SF Opera & Symphony, Beloved Family Man and Mill Valley Musician

On October 28 at 5pm, there will be a free musical celebration of life for Phil at the Throckmorton Theatre. Performers will be some of Phil’s fellow musicians from the SF Opera and Symphony. All are welcome. The family has asked that gifts and donations be made to the Throckmorton Theatre instead of the family, a wonderful and supportive gesture to the theatre Phil loved so much (and performed at frequently). Phil was a deeply loved community member with a talent rare and fantastic.

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