Art
Makers Market, Including at the Iconic Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Sweeps 2024 Regional Awards as the Go-To Destination for Unique Holiday Gifts
“We’re truly grateful to be recognized by these amazing communities that we’ve come to love as our neighbors,” said Suzy Ekman, Founder and CEO of Makers Market. “These awards reaffirm our mission to connect people with beautiful, thoughtfully hand-crafted items made by local artisans. This holiday season, we invite everyone to discover meaningful gifts with a story, to support the talented makers in their own communities.”
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts Annual End of the Year Party & Gift Sale – Dec. 7, 6-8pm
Saturday Dec 7 From 6 – 8 pm: Come to our annual holiday gift sale (Thank you Pamela Huss) and silent auction with live music with member Ed Grossman and his jazz trio, food from Mill Valley Market and the Depot, Waldscraft, Fairytale Brownies and more. We have silent auction items from Sweetwater Music Hall, Throckmorton Theatre, Kristin Jakob, Gary Yost, and MORE! Come Celebrate the end of the year with us and get unique gifts for others. Let’s celebrate the year together.
Read MoreForbes Contributor Gary Stern: Don’t Forget The Ice-Cream Sundae At Mamahuhu in Mill Valley
A travel article of what to do in 36 hours in San Francisco, the New York Times wrote that Brandon Jew’s “Chinese-American fast-casual restaurant Mamahuhu is worth a visit for its soft-serve sundaes alone.” Co-founder Ben Moore explains the concept of Mamahuhu as chef Brandon Jew “breathing new life into Chinese-Americans classics we grew up by focusing on creative culinary twists and proud ingredient stories that so many diners value today.” The name “mamahuhu” stems from a Chinese idiom that means “horse horse tiger tiger,” or boiled down to “so-so,” or “just okay” or even “careless,” Moore relates, proving that the restaurant doesn’t take itself too seriously since it’s clearly much better than okay.
Read MoreThe Mill Valley Lumber Yard Holiday Faire is Back! Feel the Winter Spirit Dec. 12-15th for Live Music, Unique Holiday Shopping, Photos with Santa, a Dog Parade, crafts and Much More!
The Mill Valley Lumber Yard Holiday Faire is back! Holiday Faire December 12-15th. Feel the winter spirit and join us December 12-15th for live music, unique holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a dog parade, crafts, delicious food, warm drinks and a seat by the fire pit to enjoy the festivities.
Read MoreMill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Trunk Show – Explore New Finds and Gifts for the Holiday Season – Dec. 7th, 11am-5pm
Trunk Show: December 7: 11AM-5PM Mill Valley Lumber Yard Trunk Show! Explore new finds and gifts for the holiday season! Featuring Juice Beauty, Oolie, Makers Market vendors, Lulu Designs Garage Sale, Bloomingayles Bazaar and more!
Read MoreOn the Heels of the City Council’s Decision to Back a Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts Near Bayfront Field, Supporters Seek to Rally Funding to Make a Long-Sought Dream a Reality – Donate Below!
The City, through a state grant, is funding $175K. Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation will contribute $25K. Organizers seek to get $50k from the volleyball community and plan to raise about $100,000 from a dozen community minded Mill Valley families,” organizers say. “We appreciate you being one of the community minded individuals that make Mill Valley such a wonderful place to live in!” The fencing to support the creation for this new exciting addition to the town will require significant funding.
Read MoreDowntown Businesses Rally for a Sip, Shop & Stroll Around Town Visiting Some of Your Favorite Businesses, Who will be Offering Festive Drinks, Treats, Services, Discounts, and Much More!
Join more than 20 businesses on December 12th for the Downtown Holiday Bash! Sip, shop, and stroll around town visiting some of your favorite businesses, who will be offering festive drinks, treats, services, discounts, and much more! Each participating business will be handing you entry tickets for a chance to win one of more than $1500 in raffle prizes supplied by our great downtown shops and stores. The more visits from you, the more chances you will have to win! Come out for a fun night and support your local small businesses in Mill Valley!
Read MoreICB ART, Sausalito’s Renowned Artist Collective, is Hosting the Annual Winter Open Studios at the Historic ICB Building on Dec. 7-8 from 11am-5pm
“There’s an electric vibe in the building, and this event lets the public feel that energy firsthand,” said ICB ART Board Co-President Anki Gelb. “It’s a rare opportunity for visitors to engage directly with artists and experience the creative process up close.” “If visitors are seeking something truly special, we’re happy to guide them to studios that might be the perfect match,” added Linda Wegmann, co-president.
Read MoreJohanna Becker’s Moonstruck Fine Jewelry Hosts a Trunk Show on Thursday, Dec. 5th Featuring the Work of Lika Behar – 4-7:30pm, 11 Bernard St.
“You can look forward to seeing local art on display, meeting the artists, indulging in some snacks and wine, and – of course – exploring our curated jewelry selection filled with timeless and statement pieces – something for everyone!” Becker says. Mark your calendar and join them at Moonstruck on April 2nd at 11 Bernard Ave. “Bring your friends and family along to share in the magic of art and jewelry!” Becker says.
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Welcomes Artist & Poet Rachel Hebert’s Launch of The Book of Thanks – a Catalogue of Gratitudes – Nov. 23rd, 1-4pm
Bonnie Powers and Jeffrey Levin, owners of the multi-faceted Poet and/the Bench lifestyle store and jewelry atelier space at 11 Throckmorton Ave., continue to curate creativity. Their latest creative energy is curating “AUTHOR TALK & ORIGINAL ART SHOW: THE BOOK OF THANKS,” on November 23rd, 1-4pm. “Join us in community for the launch of The Book of Thanks – A Catalogue of Gratitudes by artist and poet Rachel Hébert, Powers and Levin say. Hebert is known for her ability to blend the visual and the written word into profound expressions of the human experience.
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