Arts & Entertainment
Tail Feathers Shook at the Arts Commission’s 2024 Free Concerts in the Plaza!!
While the buskers and the bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns September 9-10 as the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s brings back the Concerts in the Plaza series with two full days of live music featuring an array of acclaimed local bands, as well as a few exciting special guests.
Read MoreThrockmorton Theatre Welcomes Sha Sha Higby’s ‘The Powdered Turtle’ with Guest Artist Keith Evans – Sunday, Sept. 15, 6-7:30pm
Sha Sha Higby”s metaphorically rich and intimate journey of elaborate multi-layered costume and projected micro puppetry is based on the symbolic plight of our skies and ourselves. Serene forests of animals and birds followed by a stylized battle of demons of fire in the forests is extinguished by the oceans. A hole opens in the sky and it begins to snow. Fish fly up catching the remains of flying souls. Projection collaborator, Keith Evans with his fascination devices will alchemically deify the piles of Sha Sha’s handmade artifacts with moving light, as this ornate Giant lures us back to safety.
Read MoreBring on the Gypsy Jazz: DjangoFest Returns to the Throckmorton Theatre to Celebrate Its 20th Annual Across Three Days – 9/26-28!
“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”
Read MoreThe 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Boasts an Abundance of Cinematic Riches, Including Appearances by Actors Jude Law & Ralph Fiennes, Amy Adams in Nightbitch as Well as ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director Edward Berger at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival – Oct. 3-13
On the heels of the exhilarating return of the Sequoia Cinema earlier this year, along with the unveiling of the ever-creative new Visual Design for the 2024 Mill Valley Film Festival, and the amazing news that BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law will appear at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (October 3–13), there’s even more exciting MVFF coming our way. “Conclave,” a Vatican-set drama that takes us inside one of the world’s most secretive events, will make its West Coast premiere as the opening night film of the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, with its star Ralph Fiennes set to appear in person.
Read MorePhil Garratt, Leader & Dedicated Volunteer for an Array of Local Events, Is Both Our Ambassador of the Month & a 2024 Spirit of Marin Honoree – He’ll Be Spotlighted on Sept. 29!
How do his fellow Mill Valley Chamber Ambassadors feel about Phil’s nurturing and unique style of galvanizing a fantastic team of fellow ambassadors? “Phil is remarkably witty and wildly amusing,” says Kelly Martin, a Chamber Ambassador and the Family Service Counselor at Fernwood in Tam Junction. “Phil Garratt is an invaluable member of the Mill Valley Chamber, leading our Ambassadors with vim, vigor, and an abundance of humor to keep everyone moving in joyful, organized productivity when needed,” says Danna Lewis, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Stakeholder Experience.
Read MoreDanna Lewis, a Multi-Faceted Life Coach, Author, Brand Advisor, Radio and Podcast Host and Much More, Unveils the 2nd Edition of Her Book, ‘The Indisputable Gift of Men’
Lewis recently put out the second edition of her book, The Indisputable Gift of Men (DreamSculpt Books), which spawned from finding herself in the midst of the most joyful, heartbreaking, and empowering romantic encounters of her life after years of hearing women, including herself, complain about men. She calls the book “a collection of intimate stories that invites you to unlock caustic, emasculating, judgmental conversations around dating and relationships.” She says she hopes that women who read it will release resentment, increase gratitude, and multiply enjoyment of and with men. In reaching a bountiful moment in her career, Lewis acknowledges plenty of bumps along the way and says she’s thriving because of and not in spite of those challenges.
Read MoreLarry the Hat’s 26th Annual Community Block Party Returns With a Free Concert Featuring ‘Swifty,’ a Taylor Swift Tribute Band ‘By Swifties, for Swifties – Sept. 29th, 1-5:30pm
Swifty is a Taylor Swift tribute band “by Swifties, for Swifties.” Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Swifty captures the infectious energy of the Eras Tour, with the intimacy of your favorite local band. Young actor and musician Gillian Eichenberger sparkles as Taylor, and features a live band headed by prolific singer/songwriter Jon Chi. Bust out your bodysuit, throw on your friendship bracelets, and get ready to “Shake It Off” to your favorite songs! Dance party, costume contest, Taylor inspired drinks specials!
Read MoreLaurie Reemsnyder, Who’s been Teaching Photography Since 1999 in Vallejo and at Marin Catholic, is the MV Chamber’s Pick as Artist for September 3, 5:30-7:30
Laurie Reemsnyder, a graduate with an Art Ed degree from Rhode Island School of Design who and has been teaching Photography since 1999, in Vallejo and at Marin Catholic, is the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for August. Recognizing that art is transformative and connects us all as humans, Reemsnyder designed a photo project that was implemented each summer on her service trips to Cambodia, Costa Rica, Fiji, Thailand, Bosnia and Peru.
Read MoreThe 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Boasts an Abundance of Cinematic Riches, Including Appearances by Actors Jude Law & Ralph Fiennes, as Well as ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director Edward Berger at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival – Oct. 3-13
On the heels of the exhilarating return of the Sequoia Cinema earlier this year, along with the unveiling of the ever-creative new Visual Design for the 2024 Mill Valley Film Festival, and the amazing news that BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law will appear at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (October 3–13), there’s even more exciting MVFF coming our way. “Conclave,” a Vatican-set drama that takes us inside one of the world’s most secretive events, will make its West Coast premiere as the opening night film of the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, with its star Ralph Fiennes set to appear in person.
Read MoreMurphy Productions, O’Hanlon Center Host a Sunday Salon Special Evening – The Singer-Songwriter “Sessions” – Sunday, Sept. 8th, 5pm, $20
The multi-faceted gatherings create community, inspire creativity and generally foster the vital need for connectivity. The next edition is a special one: A Sunday Salon Special Evening dubbed The Singer-Songwriter “Sessions” at O’Hanlon on Sunday, Sept. 8th, at 5pm. Entry is $20. “Come and enjoy an evening of original music by the talented recording artists Christopher Smith,” Murphy says.” Claudia Russel, and Bruce Kaplan. Daniel Patrick will be joining Christopher Smith on the bass.
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