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Mill Valley Chamber & NoisePop’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return With a Ton of Free Live Music and Amazing Bands Thru Late April!
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. NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 10am-1pm!
It’s Almost Here: Woander’s Grand Opening Is Set for Saturday, April 19, 73 Throckmorton Ave. – Ribbon Cutting at 12pm – Activities ‘Til 5pm!
The wait is over— Woander Store is officially opening its doors, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us! Woander is a family play store featuring family friendly games and storytelling products that is opening in downtown Mill Valley at 73 Throckmorton on April 19th! Come celebrate with us at our ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm, then stay and enjoy the magic ‘til 5pm! There will be a live magic show, open gameplay, puppet greeters and a puppet making activity. This is a family-friendly event, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new space. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Suzanne Karp Recently Opened Her Photography Studio in Mill Valley – “Every Family Has a Special Story, a Unique Flavor, an Authentic vibe. Maybe You’re in a Gorgeous Gown in My Studio. Or Splashing in the Surf with Your Kids at the Beach. Or Just Cozied Up on the Sofa with your Babies.”
Suzanne Karp recently opened her photography studio in Mill Valley. “Here is what I know for sure,” she says: “Every family has a special story, a unique flavor, an authentic vibe. Perhaps you’re in a gorgeous gown in my studio. Or splashing in the surf with your kids at the beach. Maybe you’re just cozied up on the sofa with your babies.” “Your happy place is where the magic happens,” she adds. “Karp serves Marin County and surrounding areas including Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Marin, Sausalito, Fairfax, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, San Francisco and Sonoma and Napa counties including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Headlsburg, Calistoga, Yountville, Sonoma and Napa.
Meg MacLeod, a Contemporary, Mixed Media, ICB Abstract Painter Based in Sausalito, Has Been Chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s Artist of the Month for April on Tuesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30
Meg MacLeod is a contemporary, mixed media, abstract painter based in Sausalito where she is a member of the ICB Artist Association, and she’s been chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for April, with Artwalk next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod will be showcasing her work at the Mil Valley Chamber First Tuesday ArtWalk is next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod’s work is inspired by innovation through spontaneity, the universality of intuition, and the spirit of adventure which often leads her to remote, international destinations.
Tina Fossella Pottery Will Be at the Mill Valley Lumberyard this Saturday, Mar 29, 11am-4pm, for a Spring Trunk Show Hosted by the Makers Market Store!
Tina Fossella Pottery will be at the Mill Valley Lumberyard this Saturday, Mar 29, 11-4pm, for a Spring Trunk Show hosted by the Makers Market store. Tina wheel-throws and hand-carves ceramics intended for the everyday rituals of drinking, eating, and much more.
Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“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.”
The Ever-Resilient, Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Has Revived Her Business and Has Opened Her Doors for Members!
Kraaijvanger remained resilient as always. But guess what!?! She has pivoted once again, this time in a new space on Miller Ave. “I couldn’t ignore the constant drumbeat of how much our community missed having a space to connect,” she says. “I couldn’t ignore how untethered people are feeling right now. How we need a sense of belonging in our lives. How we yearn for joy, beautiful space, and a hug.” They opened their doors in late March!
Renowned Pianist Larry Vuckovich Is Set Perform at the Mill Valley Community Church Alongside Guitarist Kai Lyons on Sunday, April 27th, 4-6pm
“We go back a number of years having developed a wide-ranging repertoire and also have a close music chemistry,” Vuckovich says. “Kai is an amazing young man who travels regularly performing in Cuba, Brazil, Europe, Morocco and other places. He is one of the most versatile guitarists anywhere – he and I have a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the areas of swinging Bebop/Afro-Cuban Latin/Brazilian/World Music including a touch of Middle Eastern – North African, down-home and funky boogaloo blues rhythms, tango jazz + more.
The Mountain Play Association Announces a $100,000 Match Challenge Fundraising Campaign as a Group Group of Mountain Play Supporters Pledge to Match up to $100K in Donations
The Mountain Play is currently holding listening sessions and conducting a survey to collect valuable insights from the community to help build a new and stronger business model. However, it is crucial that the nonprofit have the financial wherewithal to embark on their work, despite having no full-sized spring production to generate earned revenue. This campaign is being matched by a group of Mountain Play supporters who will match 100% of donations up to $100,000.
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