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Our First Tuesday Artwalk Artist is Beth Davila Waldman! She’ll Show Her Work on Oct. 7th from 5:30-7:30pm and Throughout the full Month of October. Her Show Is Entitled: ‘Desert Intersections’!
Beth Davila Waldman is a cross-disciplinary artist using photography, painting, assemblage and installation. Her work explores the impact of socio-political trends on cultural landscapes, often through imagery laden with indicators of economic and social status, presented in a manner that emulates the sheer stress of imposed change. Waldman’s constructed vistas re-conceive the notion of sanctuary amidst the realities of colonization, and invite meditations on civil access. Waldman imbues her work with a unique materiality by printing or transferring photographs on a plethora of materials—from tarp to sails, canvas to paper.
A Vital 2025 Environmental Health Services Workshop For Food-Serving Businesses – Friday, October 10th, San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael. Free Parking (next to Safeway)
October 10 Community Workshop: Do you own, operate, or work for a restaurant, grocery store, or catering business? Are you a vendor at a farmers’ market or event? Do you manage a food truck or a coffee cart? Or do you live or work in Marin and eat at any of our food facilities? Whether you’re a food business owner or enjoy dining at one our many restaurants and food facilities, we want to hear from you!
Celebrating Local Excellence: Practice San Francisco, Which Has Locations in SF and in Mill Valley, Was Named one of America’s Top 100 Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!
The United States Chamber of Commerce has recognized Mighty Minds Psychological Services, Inc., DBA Practice San Francisco as one of the nation’s top 100 small businesses, naming it to the 2025 annual CO—100 list. Practice San Francisco was also honored as a Top 10 recipient in the highly celebrated Culture Champions category, which recognizes thriving businesses that are increasing their community impact as the result of remarkable internal culture and community. The CO—100, which received over 12,500 nominations this year, celebrates 100 outstanding small businesses across America. A distinguished panel of judges, including representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, selects the Honorees based on their commitment to economic growth and community support.
Bring on the Gypsy Jazz: DjangoFest Returns to the Throckmorton Theatre to Celebrate the World’s Best Gypsy Jazz to Mill Valley in Celebration of the Life & Music of Django Reinhardt – Sept. 25th to 27th!
“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts The Blessing of the Animals – October 5th, 3-4pm on Lovell!
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts The Blessing of the Animals – October 5th, 2025!
Poet and/the Bench Unveils a 10-Year Anniversary Opening Party with Between Soil and Sky!
Poet and/the Bench begins a series of celebrations of emerging contemporary design for their 10th year anniversary in November. On October 4, visiting Topanga Canyon-based fine artist Danielle Hutchens will be in person for her Between Soil and Sky exhibition reception. Danielle has adopted using earth-friendly practices in her art. Her paintings primarily feature natural pigments she harvests and develops, a beautifully archival and non-toxic medium. Her new collection was created after the Los Angeles fires when “small things– tender shoots, shy buds– started to unfurl. Life, working underground in the quiet dark, was beginning again and in a soft, yet vibrant way.”
California Film Institute Taps Film Society of Lincoln Center Veteran as Artistic Director
Kuo will report to CaFilm founder and Executive Director Mark Fishkin. “Rose brings a remarkable combination of international experience, artistic vision, and deep commitment to the cinematic arts,” Fishkin said in a statement. “Her leadership will ensure that CaFilm continues to champion independent voices, engage audiences, and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.”
CBD, a Four-Piece Folk Band Built on Shared Voices, Mutual Respect, and a Deep Love of Song, Is Set to Perform at The Depot Plaza on Sept. 27th, 5:30-8:30pm
CBD is a four-piece folk band built on shared voices, mutual respect, and a deep love of song. This Bay Area Supergroup brings together songwriters Claudia Russell and Christopher Smith, multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaplan, and bassist Daniel Patrick. With two distinctive writers at its core and an eclectic sound that draws on folk, country, Americana, English Folk, and bluegrass traditions, CBD plays with the ease of old friends and the spark of something new. Their performances are rich with harmony, humor, and engaging songs that linger long after the show.
Jay Tamang, a Longtime Whole Foods Employee and Multi-Talented Photographer, Continues to Show His Dazzling Work – This Time at Engel & Völker at 78 East Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, Nov. 4th, 5:30 – 7:30pm
In the years since Jay Tamang, a longtime employee at Whole Foods Market on East Blithedale, left his native Nepal in 2004, his thoughts have rarely strayed from his home country. Tamang, who spent years there earning $2/day as a trekking guide in Katmandu before eventually moving to the United States with his wife Biba and their children, has maintained strong ties in Nepal, regularly visiting and donating his time and money to lift his former friends, family and neighbors. That was never more true than in April 2015 in the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, which sent Tamang and his family reeling. Tamang’s been an avid photographer for years, and he continues to showcase his work at venues all over town, including at Engel & Volkers.
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