Arts & Entertainment
Longtime MV Resident Patricia Gwilliam Ziegler, Creator of the Gorgeous Back Cover of the 2024-25 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide, is the Chamber’s Selection as Artist of the Month for October – Artwalk Is Oct. 1st, 5:30-7:30!
To Patricia Gwilliam Ziegler painting is her lifelong personal journal, a visual expression of her relationships and experiences, interpretations of memories that linger in her heart beyond words. Family, parenting, marriage, as well as the simple moments of every day are her inspirations. To Ziegler the act of painting is like vivid dreaming. She starts with a color or a vague memory and follows her brush as it reveals the image, developing into an enchanted vision with a life of its own.
Read MoreAlive & Kicking: Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone & Lost Planet Airmen Join Forces at Benefit Concert for Prader-Willi Homes of California – Great American Music Hall, October 6
Prader-Willi Homes of California has announced ALIVE AND KICKING, a benefit concert on Sunday, October 6, at the iconic Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. This evening will bring together a stellar lineup of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass favorites, including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone, the legendary Lost Planet Airmen – five original members of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. The show will raise crucial funds for Prader-Willi Homes of California, formerly known as The Richard de Lone Special Housing Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and supporting residential living for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. Tickets are $75 for general admission and are available online at gamh.com.
Read MoreOn Sept. 16th, the City Council Unanimously Backed an Array of Exciting New Measures, from a Boyle Park Redesign, a Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts, Clarified Rules for Depot Plaza, the Case for Vibrancy and Much More
“The plaza was hopping all (last) weekend with families and kids and the elderly,” said Vice Mayor Stephen Burke. “It was really vibrant, and if we think back to this ordinance being addressed in 2015, the Depot was on life support entering a moment of real uncertainty. A lot has changed in our town, and the policies you’re putting are a recognition of that change. You’ve really hit your stride, and I trust that you’ll do the right thing,” Burke said to Howe.” “The intent is not to make Mill Valley into the Greek Theater,” Carmel said. “There is definitely a Mill Valley vibe. It’s not a loud rock n roll thing – just lively on the plaza. How do you bring vibrancy into downtown. We don’t control rent, but we can do certain things about how to make downtown vibrant.”
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley, MV Chamber Once Again Focus on United Against Hate Week, This Time With a Special United Against Hate Week Reception – Wednesday, September 25
On September 25 at 5:30 pm, come together with fellow Mill Valley residents for an inspiring evening of unity and inclusion. Our reception will feature two short films, Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate and Crisis of Hate, and a dynamic panel discussion focused on how we, as individuals and a community, can actively confront hate and foster unity. The evening will spotlight real examples of standing against hate and offer actionable ways to create a more inclusive Mill Valley. RSVP here to be a part of this meaningful event! Learn more about United Against Hate Week in Mill Valley.
Read MoreMill Valley Resident Wendy Von Fries Carries on the Legendary Legacy of Her Parents, Annabella and the Late Lars Eriksson, Who Ran Mill Valley Flowers for Decades
A tiny, mighty woman and a tall, blonde Swede, fell in love and bought a creekside flower shop in downtown Mill Valley in 1990. Together they have built a business based on quality and style. After over 25 years and 750 weddings, they are the go-to florist in Marin for weddings and events. Annabella has been making beautiful bouquets for her loyal clients with the help of her trusted team of designers. Located at 54 Throckmorton Ave. in downtown Mill Valley, the shop is open 7 days a week. They deliver flowers Monday-Saturday from San Francisco as far as northern Marin.
Read MoreLocal Legends Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich Are Set to Perform at the Mill Valley Community Church – Sunday, Oct. 20, 4-6pm
Multifaceted, soulful, and elegant vocalist Jackie Ryan stands out on the international jazz scene as one of the best. She is equally at home with swinging jazz phrasing, be-bop vocalese, the blues, as well as funky boogaloo rhythms, singing in several languages. Jackie and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry going back 30 years. At the Mill Valley Community Church on Oct. 20, they’ll explore classic standards and rarely heard gems, among many others in Jackie’s expansive repertoire.
Read MoreJules Mercer’s Vintage Ruse Announces an Extension: ‘We are The Mercery, a Vibrant New Sewing Community Offering Classes & Workshops at Vintage Ruse on Shoreline
We’d like to take a moment to introduce ourselves. We are The Mercery, a vibrant new sewing community offering classes and workshops at Vintage Ruse on Shoreline. We’re also in the process of launching a fabric and notions store. The Mercery was founded with a simple goal: use sewing as a medium to bring people together, educate, and care for the environment.
Read MoreThe 67th Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Is Almost Here! – Sept. 14 & 15, 10-5pm
Daniel Oliver, Amy Faust, Cynthia Minoli, and Hilary Williams received Special Recognition awards for their outstanding work at the artist reception Saturday night.
Read MoreGrace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Is Resilience Personified and a 2024 Spirit of Marin Honoree!
The Hivery remains alive and well, even after closing the brick-and-mortar spaces, still after all these years, fully committed to serving women creating their next chapters, unveiling new membership and mentorship offerings, creating pop-up coworking sessions at local businesses, and continuing her Incubator program for women entrepreneurs. She evolved her community and created The Hivery’s Momentum Lab (a mentorship, accountability, and community for women creating solo-based businesses). In the years since, Kraaijvanger continues to blend innovation and resilience, engaging with all manner of complementary organizations to co-host events, including an Own Your Voice event at Assembly, hosting book talks and a fundraiser at Club Evexia in May 2023, a food and wellness fair in Sept. 2022, as well as a collaboration with Poet and/the Bench for a Summer Soulstice Soiree in June 2023.
Read MoreMamahuhu Turns Two: 2x2x2: 2 Years, 2 Eggrolls, $2, All Day Long, as Well as a Live Posticker Demo & Sampling, Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:30am-4pm!
On September 16th, Mamahuhu Mill Valley celebrates its 2nd anniversary by inviting patrons to its Turning 2 party! Come celebrate with us from open to close (11:30 AM – 9 PM) with our 2 x 2 x 2 deal – 2 years, 2 eggrolls, $2 – what a steal!
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