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City Expands on United Against Hate Week, Unveils Call for Artists to Share Designs on a Wrap of Two Utility Boxes at Camino Alto & Blithedale Ave. – Submit Your Vision of Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate
The utility box to be wrapped is the larger of the two on Camino Alto adjacent to Mixt Salads restaurant, 590 East Blithedale Avenue, the box on the right side of the cover page photo. Eligibility While all adults and youth are invited to apply for this program, priority will be given to artists who either live or work in the City of Mill Valley or greater Mill Valley area. Student artists are also encouraged to apply. Artists may enlist assistants or art instructors to help them complete the project. All entries must be an original design, and artwork of the entrant must be suitable for viewing by all ages.
Marin IJ: Tam Union Board Nears Vote on Locking Cellphone Pouches
Research has shown that students are more apt to get depressed and anxious and have poorer academic performance if they are allowed unfettered cellphone use, trustee Cynthia Roenisch said. “I personally feel we are committing educational malpractice if we do not restrict the phones,” Roenisch said at a recent board meeting. “I don’t need to see more data.”
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Marin County Supes Voted Unanimously on a Letter to BCDC Calling for a Pilot Study on the Effects of Removing the Bike Lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Four Days a Week on a Trial Basis
Moulton-Peters, the county’s representative on BCDC, acknowledged the results of the UC Berkeley study, but added, “The lived experience of people that we have heard from in this county and elsewhere is very different. We need to make a more reliable commute for the people coming from the East Bay to work in Marin.” Additional changes are planned for the bridge, including removing the toll booths at east end and reinstating a previous high occupancy vehicle lane on the westbound upper deck. Planners are also studying the possibility of using the multiuse lane as an additional lane for carpools and buses.
County’s Hopes for an Innovative Proposal to Split Marin City Affordable Housing Between 150 Shoreline Hwy. in Tam Junction & 825 Drake Ave. in Marin City Hits Another Significant Snag
Caleb Roope, chief executive officer of the Pacific Companies, the project’s developer. “That isn’t how we see it.” Roope said the bonds were issued long ago and purchased by Citibank. He said the ruling has failed to shake Citibank’s confidence in the project. “Everybody takes for granted that you’re not going to be able to unwind approvals that have already happened,” Roope said. “The ruling doesn’t have an effect on what we’re doing and our ability to proceed.” Roope said his company owns the land in Marin City and has all of the needed approvals.
Music Heals International Tees Up Annual Benefit at Sweetwater Music Hall – Dec. 9th, Sweetwater Music Hall
A major loss has taken place since Music Heals International (MHI) announced its 2024 benefit concert, Women Rock, Music Heals!, with the death of Phil Lesh. MHI will honor the Grateful Dead bassist and his landmark second chapter by presenting a Tribute To Phil & Friends at the show on December 9 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. Phil Lesh & Friends alums David Nelson, Elliott Peck, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, Mookie Siegel, Jay Lane and Lebo (Dan Lebowitz) will all participate in the special performances. Surprise guests are also expected.
PAAM Again Hosts Annual Holiday Spectacular With an Original Production of ‘A Scarf in Union Square’ – Sat., Dec. 7th at 7pm & Sun., Dec. 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Keep the holiday spirit going with PAAM’s annual Holiday Spectacular. PAAM’s original production, A Scarf in Union Square, will put you in the spirit of the season with classic melodies, dynamic choreography, and a heartwarming story. Featuring performers ages 3 to 18. Saturday December 7th at 7pm and Sunday December 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, located at 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. “Thistle is beyond excited for this year’s show. “The Holiday Spectacular is a beautiful tradition here at PAAM. It is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit and I am excited to share another wonderful production with our community.”
Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts Lebo and Friends for Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz’s 50th Birthday Bash Saturday, Nov. 23
Sweetwater Music Hall is thrilled to present Lebo and Friends on Saturday, November 23, celebrating the 50th birthday of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, the Bay Area’s beloved six-string virtuoso, singer, and bandleader. Best known for his work with ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Phil Lesh & Friends, and several other prominent acts in the jam-band scene, Lebo is renowned for his one-of-a-kind versatility, deft songcraft, and irresistible charm.
Downtown Stalwarts ‘Musical Feast’ to Celebrate 100th Show at the Depot Plaza Patio on Friday Nov. 8th, Featuring a Special Appearance & Declaration by Mayor Urban Carmel – 5:30pm
On Friday, Nov. 8th, with Mayor Carmel and a City Proclamation marking the occasion, Musical Feast performs and celebrates its 100th show on the patio at the Depot Cafe & Bookstore in downtown Mill Valley. “Come Celebrate a special occasion in Mill Valley: it’s Musical Feast’s 100th Free Community Show,” says co-founder John Pearce. “After 100 Fridays over the past two years, Musical Feast has become a new musical tradition of live music, friends, families, and fun in the Plaza in downtown Mill Valley! Celebrate the occasion with Mayor Urban Carmel, the Musical Feast band and the Marin community for terrific line-up of guest artists, food and drink. Join us! Everyone is welcome! See you Friday Nov. 8th, starting at 5:30.
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