Arts & Entertainment
Monica Barbaro, 34, Who Grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, Just Scored a Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Her Role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan Biopic
Monica Barbaro, 34, who grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, (home of the Bay Area’s M Ill Valley Film Festival) just scored a nomination for best supporting actress for her role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic. The Bay Area isn’t a feature film superpower, but it pulls its weight in awards season, according to SFGate. The region also scored a well-deserved nomination for “Inside Out 2. The Bob Dylan biopic scored eight Oscar nominations, including a best picture nod and an actor nomination for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the icon. Barbaro plays the legendary folk musician Joan Baez, who becomes romantically entangled with Dylan as they tour together.
Read MoreNeighboring Surf + Sand Boutique, Aerena Galleries Collaborate on an Exciting Event to Provide a Portion to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Jan. 26th
Now a pair of longstanding neighboring businesses on Throckmorton are teaming up on Sunday, January 26th to host a combination event in their adjacent spaces. Aerena Galleries is serving up an Art Showcase, a sale and live music at 1pm with wine provided by Blackbird Vineyards from 2-5pm, and Surf + Sand’s (53 Throckmorton Ave.) new owner Janis Ganaden showcasing her shop’s gorgeous retail shop all day at 53 Throckmorton Ave., with a portion of the proceeds going to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Read MoreKim Eagles-Smith Gallery Unveils the Exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov – Feb. 4th-March 8th, with a Reception for the Artist on Feb. 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a series of paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm. ‘In the Water’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Celebrates Galentine’s Day or Valentine with Jenna Mammina and John R. Burr – Feb. 14th, 7pm
Join acclaimed vocal stylist and songwriter Jenna Mammina, alongside pianist extraordinaire John R. Burr, for a special Galentine’s Day concert on Friday, February 14, at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery in Mill Valley. With over two decades of collaboration, Mammina and Burr share a remarkable on-stage chemistry that has captivated audiences nationwide. This performance is one of only three scheduled in Northern California, making it a rare and not-to-be-missed event. The duo will perform a curated selection of songs by artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, Dorothy Fields, James Taylor, and original compositions by Mammina.
Read MoreAfter 14 years in Mill Valley, Seager Gray Gallery Is Closing Its Doors at the end of January – A Farewell Reception Will Be Held on Saturday, January 25, 5-7 pm
Owners Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray remain committed to the arts and the community of Mill Valley but are pivoting away from their gallery space at 108 Throckmorton Avenue to take on new challenges. Suzanne Gray is partnering with Kelly Scott of The Goods to take the reins of Mill Valley Mercantile, a staple in the downtown boutique community. Long known as a family-owned women’s clothing boutique, the store has been a cherished destination for fashion enthusiasts for over two decades.
Read MorePAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Is Getting Ready for Their 2025 BAYPAC Premiere, Featuring Competitive Routines From Their Talented Dancers – Jan. 25th, 3pm at Showcase Theater!
PAAM’s CEO and Mill Valley Resident, Annie Leese Thistle is beyond excited for this year’s show. “Our BAYPAC Premiere is a celebration of all of our competitive dances as we get ready to compete and perform regionally through the spring. It is our opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy a fabulous show, and celebrate our BAYPAC and PAAM Squad dancers all the way through our graduating seniors.”
Read MoreThrockmorton Theatre Dives Into a Classic With ‘Chicago: Teen Edition,’ Which Kicks off on March 3rd and Runs through March 23rd!
This vibrant musical is fabulously brought to life by our superbly talented teen performers. Set in Chicago during the “jazz” age, the original musical was based on a 1926 play with the same name, written by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, about actual criminals and crimes on which she reported. The musical was brought to life with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book written by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb.
Read MoreHelp Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers, Former Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Director, Recover After Wildfires
Clove and Jenny are pillars of their community who now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after experiencing unprecedented losses. They are overwhelmed by where to start, and any contribution will be immensely appreciated. We are raising funds to help them with immediate needs like clothing, housing, food and essentials, as well as to rebuild their home in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. At top left is a photo showcasing their home and the fruits of their love and labor.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Looks to Rehabilitate Roof of Historic Mill
“If you look under it from the inside, you can see daylight throughout it, and there’s some places vegetation is starting to grow and get hold, and it’s an untreated wood-shingle roof, so it has a fairly short lifespan,” said Mark Neumann, the city’s deputy director of operations and utilities. The creekside mill in Cascade Canyon was one of the first built in the Bay Area, according to the Mill Valley Historical Society. Erected around 1835 by John Reed, it is one of the oldest standing mills in California.
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Presents the Tesla Quartet – Sunday, February 2
Chamber Music Marin (CMM) presents the Tesla Quartet as part of their 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series. Now in its 52nd year, Chamber Music Marin will present a diverse repertoire for their new season featuring newly commissioned works and timeless classics. The season consists of five intimate concerts, all reflecting CMM’s mission of presenting world-class musicians at affordable prices.
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