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A Full Circle Mill Valley Moment: Tartine Looks to Return to the 94941 Later This Year!

Famed baker Chad Roberston and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt started here in 1999 with the aforementioned Bay Village Bakery, closing it in early 2002, later going on to massive acclaim with their Tartine bakery. But now it’s official: the Tartine sourdough will soon be rising at the Strawberry Village shopping center in Mill Valley, as the famed bakery chain is expanding with a new Marin County spot that will apparently offer some exclusive items not available at other locations.

Mill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!!

Our intent for the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Mill Valley is to bring our community together for a common awareness and commitment to this special town and surrounding community. As part of that effort, the Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a series of articles by noted local historian and author Joyce Kleiner. These articles are intended to foster understanding, and pride, in Mill Valley’s history, and will focus on some of the people and events that shaped Mill Valley’s spirit of stewardship, volunteerism, and community involvement. Our efforts will culminate in a wide range events on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, including an historically-themed parade, live music, an ice cream social, screenings of historical videos, and tours of the Old Mill.

Marin IJ: Longtime Developer Jack Krystal, Who Has Sought to Develop the Area Around Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures & Terra Outdoor Several Times, Seeks to Leverage a Flurry of State Laws That Have Stripped Local Jurisdictions

Now comes word via the Marin Independent Journal that San Rafael developer Jack Krystal has filed a preliminary application to construct a five-story residential building in unincorporated Mill Valley near Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures, Terra Outdoor and treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino, which hopes to expand to the Presidio first and in Mill Valley in early 2026. The project at 258 and 260 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, which is very close to another project nearby that would would include 43 apartments and a 54-room residential care center. Under state law, the care center would count as a single dwelling because it would have a shared kitchen.

Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now – MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!

“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

Mill Valley Mercantile Welcomes Kate Covet to the Store! Meet the Designer and Explore Her Stunning Spring Line – Friday, March 21 – Saturday, March 22 11am – 6pm

We are thrilled to welcome Kate of Covet to the store! Meet the designer and explore her stunning spring line at Mill Valley Mercantile – Friday, March 21 – Saturday, March 22 11am – 6pm. 167a Throckmorton Ave.

Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians

Let’s Go Live: ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return from MV Chamber & NoisePop, Kicking it Off With Alex on March 19th at Proof Lab at 5:30pm, Followed by Meggy Travers at the Spring Faire on March 29th at the Mill Valley Community Center!

We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town, all to remind you, and ourselves, that live music is a fundament element within the 94941, and as the weather gets a bit less frosty and the sun stays awake a bit longer, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had! FIRST UP: Alexi Glickman is no newbie.

The City Council Backed a Fee Waiver Policy that Includes a Pair of Voter Precincts in Marin City – 31228 and 31229 – the Waiver Could Include Staffing Fees, Deposits, Permit Fees, Facility Rentals and More

Arts & Recreation are steeped into the fabric of Mill Valley, and this week, the City Council unanimously made a welcoming stride toward giving more Southern Marin residents, specifically our long-neglected, immediate neighbors just over the smallest of hills in Marin City. The council agreed to support, in partnership, a fee waiver policy that includes specifically includes a pair of voter precincts in Marin City – 31228 and 31229. The approved Fee Waiver Policy would include staffing fees, deposits, permits fees, facility rental fees and more. Mill Valley Arts & Recreation staff would be able to approve a fee waiver or reduction of up to $2,000, with requests for fee waivers over $2,000 will be sent to the Parks & Recreation Commission for consideration

The Marinfidels Head to the Illustrious Throckmorton Theatre to Perform the Music of The Beatles Vs. The Rolling Stones – 17th Anniversary, March 29th, 8pm-10:30pm

The Marinfidels bring a legacy of music making that hails from the Golden Era of Rock N’ Roll. Beatles Vs Stones is the latest project in a mission to delight and entertain audiences with the music that most inspired them and influenced the popular culture of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Scheuenstuhl’s Mill Valley Music is a record store surviving in the modern age of digital downloading, with a dedication to Keeping Music in Mill Valley. They have lots of new and used CDs, LPs, DVDs, Tshirts, posters and guitar strings.

Janis Ganaden’s Surf + Sand Boutique Hosts an Early Career Counseling Discussion – March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm.

With Janis Ganaden taking the helm of the business in 2024, Ganaden in mixing it up a bit in March, hosting an Eartl Career Counseling Discussion via the The Hull Agency, which can help your recent or soon-to-be graduate start on a clear and confident career path. The event, set for March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm, features speakers Erin Hull and Christine Calegari.

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Dive Into the Magic of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” From the Performing Arts Academy of Marin – March 21-23, 2025!

Dive into an unforgettable undersea adventure with Ariel, Flounder, and all your favorite characters! Our Mainstage Musical brings this classic story to life and features the incredible talents of young actors as they transport you to the kingdom of Atlantica. The talented cast includes performers ranging in age from 10 to 18. Please join us for an extraordinary weekend of theater from March 21 – 23, 2025 at the Marin Showcase Theater located at 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.

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