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Read MoreāGentle Monsterā Star LĆ©a Seydoux and Director Marie Kreutzer to be Honored at Mill Valley Film Festival
The festival is honoring the film’s director, Marie Kreutzer, and its star, LĆ©a Seydoux, with separate awards for their work on the feature. Gentle Monster, which is being released next month by Netflix, follows a concert pianist Lucy (Seydoux) who faces how little she knows about her husband after he is accused of an unspeakable…
Read MoreMarin Magazine: 30 Words: Jim Woodās 50-Year Photographic Journey Through the World, and Through Life
by Jim Wood August 10, 2026 My book is about life. It uses photos to define words like ābeauty,ā ālove,ā āhappinessā and āfamily.ā Thirty words in all. These are photos I took over 50 years, between 1975 and 2025, while traveling the world. Over those 50 years, I visited ā often in an adventurous way…
Read MoreCalifornia Voice: As Nuclear Tensions Spread Worldwide, Reaganās Lessons are More Relevant Than Ever
Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Phase: Interim Campus ConstructionSeptember 18, 2026
Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Phase: Interim Campus Construction September 18, 2026 Work Completed September 14 ā 18 ā Received and placed base rock to prepare the building pads and foundation areas for the temporary classrooms. ā Continued preparing modular building foundations. ā Relocated the temporary dewatering system to support ongoing site work. ā Continued…
Read MorePlay Marin: Tickets, a Workout for a Cause, and What’s Ahead at Play Marin
Save the Date Play Marin’s 2026 Walkathon Mark your calendar! Our annual Walkathon is back this fall, a fun, exciting day bringing community together for a morning of movement, learning about Play Marin, and community spirit. Bring your group, all are welcome. More details are coming soon. November 7, 2026 Rocky Graham Park, Marin City,…
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic: “Where Flowers Sing” ā Free Dress Rehearsal / Performance
Mill Valley Philharmonic Presents, “Where Flowers Sing” Free Dress Rehearsal / PerformanceFriday October 16 7:30 pm Sunday Afternoon Performance $25 AdmissionSunday October 18, 2026 3:00 pm Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church410 Sycamore Ave.Mill Valley, CA 94941 Rebecca E. Van Horn Orchestra Administrator Mill Valley Philharmonic
Read More49th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) Adds Venice Prize Winner āNAZAā to Lineup
The Mill Valley Film Festival has added the West Coast premiere of NAZA, the new documentary film directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by The Guardian and JW Films, in association with Placeholder Films and Unseen Hand, to the Documentary lineup of MVFF49. Presented by the California Film Institute, the 49th…
Read MoreTam High Foundation
The Tam High Foundation is a fundraising organization that fosters the academic excellence and emotional and physical well-being of all Tam students. In partnership with Tam High faculty and staff, the Foundation funds grants that provide innovative programs, cutting-edge tools, and equitable educational opportunities to provide every student with a pathway to success. With community…
Read MoreDJangoFest: Four Days. World-Class Artists. One Extraordinary Festival!
DjangoFest Mill ValleyĀ takes over the Throckmorton for four unforgettable days of world-class Gypsy Jazz. From September 24-27, an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed artists from across the U.S. and Europe come together for a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This year’s festival features acclaimed guitarist Gonzalo Bergara, German guitar virtuoso Gismo Graf, internationally…
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