Arts & Entertainment
Marin IJ: Mill Valley Speeds Green Building Code Update
The council directed Cusimano and city planners to move forward. “Mill Valley has had a history … of going above and beyond when it comes to climate action,” said Vice Mayor Max Perrey. “I was just so impressed with our climate action plan and our community members that contributed to such a significant and thoughtful report,” said Councilmember Caroline Joachim. “We have the opportunity to really take advantage of this time and make the most of it before that six-year moratorium hits.” AB 306 has some exemptions that city staff believe Mill Valley could qualify for, Cusimano said. “But we want to leave no stone unturned and we don’t want to be sitting here a year from now regretting or assuming something that’s not the case,” he said.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Fest Unveils 48th Edition of Festival Poster – ‘It All Starts With One Seat’: A Tribute to the Power of In-Person Cinema – Festival Dates, October 2-12
“MVFF has the influence of an urban festival and the atmosphere of a destination film festival—the best of both worlds for any film lover. Each year, our festival design reflects something vital about the current moment, and this year’s poster does just that. It’s a reminder that everything starts with showing up: one seat, one audience, one shared experience. In a time of digital everything, gathering to watch a film remains meaningful, personal, and irreplaceable,” said Mark Fishkin, MVFF Founder/Director.
Read MoreCurtain Theatre: A Free Event – 25 Years Behind the Curtain – After Hours at the Mill Valley Library, Friday, Aug. 1st, 7-9pm. Join our Director, Dramaturg, Musical Director & Actors for an Evening of Shakespeare… as YOU like it!
Curtain Theatre: A Free Event – 25 Years Behind the Curtain – After Hours at the Mill Valley Library, Friday, Aug. 1st, 7-9pm. Join our Director, Dramaturg, Musical Director & Actors for an Evening of Shakespeare… as YOU like it!
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery Co-Owner Heather Hardcastle Debuts a Brand New Space at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard – You’re Invited to a First Look at Good Life Shop!
Hardcastle sees the shop as a continuation of her approach to food and hospitality, centered on care, design and the everyday rituals that bring people together. Whether it’s a shared meal at home or a picnic in the park, her aim is to make the experience feel intentional and welcoming, with tools and objects that are both functional and artful. The GoodLife Shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at 129 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley. Find details, order a picnic, view shippable items or inquire about kitchen consulting services at shopgoodlifehome.com.
Read MoreCouncilmembers, Planning Commissioners, Staff and Residents Dove Deeply Into a Major Possible Reconsideration of Up Dated Parking Regulations – MV Will Eliminate Parking Requirements for New Businesses Downtown
Councilmember Joachim mentioned possible underutilized parking lots, particularly the private lot adjacent to the Depot Plaza. “Requires a willing property owner,” she noted. “We do have these private lots that are underutilized. The discussion concluded until later in the fall, but teased the possibility of dealing with formula businesses by identifying businesses above the 5,000 foot threshold, which applies to the larger buildings that are part of the downtown core area – not Miller, not Safeway. You could apply for a conditional use permit to have no parking if you are doing a non-expansion renovation or change of use to a building that was more than 5000 sq feet.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Flour Craft Bakery Co-Owner Heather Hardcastle Continues to Wow With Her New Space at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard
The GoodLife Shop is a curated home goods store, tailored to kitchen & table, opening soon in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. The GoodLife is a place where beauty, function, and a modern sensibility come together. It’s a space that celebrates the art of gathering in an intentional way & where everything has a story to tell. Join us for a special preview shopping day on Saturday April 19th, 11a-5p with regular store hours starting April 26th, 1030a-530p daily.
Read MoreMill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!! Learn How You Can Positively Help Make this Celebration a Smash Hit!
Have Fun and Make History as a 125th Anniversary Celebration Volunteer! – This Labor Day weekend includes three days of celebrating Mill Valley’s 125th Anniversary, including the dedication of the restored Old Mill Roof, Concerts in the Plaza, the historically-themed Parade of Floats, Downtown History Walks, Festival of Mill Valley Short Films, Singing “Mill Valley” with Rita Abrams, Birthday Cake for all, and Curtain Theatre’s 25th Anniversary performance of “As You Like It.” Contact Volunteer Coordinator Phil Garratt at garrattphil@gmail.com to find the perfect placement for you.
Read MoreGorgeous Hanging Baskets Come to Downtown Mill Valley – Thanks to the City of Mill Valley, the Beautification Brigade, Green Jeans, Susie Turner of Green Door Design and All Who Worked to Make It a Reality!!
The City purchased the baskets from the amazing Green Jeans and and the equally amazing Susie Turner of Green Door Design, (along with a college student, Mia) are handling the watering. “Huge thank you goes out to Mill Valley Chamber for its donation of $3k to this project which covers the costs of the baskets, hardware and water sprayer,” Joachim says. “We sincerely appreciate your support and faith that the Beautification Brigade could get it done!”
Read MorePhotographer Bob Hemstock Returns to the MV Chamber to Showcase His Latest Work, ‘Super Bloom’ – Runs From July 25th Thru the End of August – Artwalk Is Tue., Aug. 5th, 5:30-7:30pm!
“10 years ago, I happened to find myself in The Image Flow in Mill Valley and saw a brochure about their first Cuba Photographic Workshop that was coming up and I immediately sign up! That’s when I experienced for the first time “The Allure of Cuba”. I’ve been to Cuba three times and Viet Nam once and Southern India once on photographic workshops, but my real education started when I joined the Marin Photo Club nine years ago. Numerous club photo classes and competitions, field trips and photo show opportunities helped me get to where I am now.”
Read MoreSingers Marin Hosts a Rejuvenating Sound Fest to Beat the Summer Doldrums With a Hollywood Hit Parade Feat. ‘La La Land,’ ‘Black Panther’, ‘Fellowship of the Ring & More’ – Aug. 9th, 4pm, Novato High Center for the Arts
Need a rejuvenating sound fest to beat the summer doldrums? Come join Singers Marin for our concert, a choral Summer Film Festival, where cinematic stories come alive through song. This Hollywood hit parade will bring you some of the best and most uplifting songs from movies that span the decades—everything from La La Land, to Black Panther, to the Fellowship of the Ring, and more. The concert will be held at Novato High Center for the Arts, reception with our audience to follow.Tickets are on sale now at https://www.singersmarin.org/new-events. Buy in advance and save $5 on adult tickets!
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