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Durable Goods. Made By You. The Local Trade offers 1-Day Woodworking Experiences in Marin and San Francisco!

“The Local Trade exists to teach the people who will build our future,” he says.Ā Together with a team of instructors, mentors, and advocates who share the passion for bringing tradecraft to the next generation, we are excited to offer woodworking classes to the community. Part of what Local Trade is about local trade is that so many of us come from a place knowledge jobs, but maybe not enough of creating something tangible with our hands,” Sanchez says. “I come to this with open eyes in that I am kind of new to this space of woodworking or skilled trades,” he adds. “We’re always learning and I’m on that path right now with others through the help of experts craftsmen and women.”

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SF Chronicle: Mill Valley Film Festival Undergoing Change at the Top as Festival Director of Programming Zoƫ Elton, Has Announced She is Transitioning to a Part-Time Role With the Festival

ā€œThe work that we do is absolutely amazing, but the extensiveness of the work and the pressure of the work, it never goes away,ā€ Elton said. ā€œI can’t remember the last time I had an actual vacation. We’re always working. So, as rewarding as it can be, I’d like to relieve the pressure a little bit.ā€ Elton’s said her new role will be ā€œcuratorial.ā€

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Marin Theatre’s Next Play Is a Workplace Comedy: ā€œIt’s brilliant, Funny and Engaging, and the Comedy and the Terror Both Come from an Unlikely and Provocative source — ā€˜Workplace Culture’

Director Becca Wolff discovered the script through actor friend Rosie Hallett. ā€œIt’s brilliant, funny and engaging,ā€ Wolff said. ā€œI love dark comedy, and I love suspense, and this play has both. Plus, the comedy and the terror both come from an unlikely and provocative source — ā€˜workplace culture,’ including identity-based violence. … The nightmare scenario Sofia finds herself in is the experience of many people who find themselves victims of workplace hostility and harassment.ā€

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Sound Summit Returns to Benefit Mt. Tam, Celebrates 10th Anniversary on Mount Tam With Cake, Alvvays & Stand!: A Bay Area Celebration of Sly & The Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, & More, Real Estate, and Wolf Jett

Sound Summit celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 13, as CAKE returns to the historic Mountain Theater to headline the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought both exceptional music and benefit to the mountain and Bay Area community alike over the past decade. The ever-engaging band first appeared at Mount Tam Jam in 2013, the show that Sound Summit producer Michael Nash orchestrated and inspired him to launch Sound Summit in 2015. Joining the genre-defying crowd favorite are female-driven Canadian alt-pop powerhouse Alvvays in their only California performance this year; Stand! – a very special Sound Summit celebration of musical icon Sly & The Family Stone featuring Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, Vicki Randle, Rustee Allen, members of Graham Central Station, and more; beloved indie rockers Real Estate; and self-described purveyors of ā€œCosmic Mountain Music,ā€ Wolf Jett.

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Kick off Your Summer with a Funky Good Time at the Junction with 6-Time Red Rocks Headliner The Motet and Opener Tracorum

OnĀ June 11th (6pm-10pm), they’ve landed a phenomenal performance featuring the funky six-pieceĀ The Motet, who have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock.

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4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Rec & City of Mill Valley, This Vibrant, Inclusive Celebration Honors the Rich History & Legacy of Juneteenth, or African American Independence Day – Sat., June 14th, 2025, 11am-3pm, Depot Plaza

Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in beautiful Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Recreation and the City of Mill Valley, this vibrant and inclusive celebration honors the rich history and enduring legacy of Juneteenth—often referred to as African American Independence Day. Date:Ā Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Time:Ā 11am-3pm. Location:Ā Mill Valley Downtown Plaza. Cost:Ā FREE The Freedom Festival is aĀ family-friendly eventĀ designed to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with joy, reflection, and community connection.

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