Arts & Entertainment
A Pair of Landmark Mill Valley Institutions – the Community Center and the MV Middle School – Are at Odds as District Seeks Solution for Future Students
“This process may feel rushed,” Nakatani told the board and attendees who were able to attend the meeting in person. “But we have been engaging with our community partners since last September. We want to make sure it’s clear that no decision has been made.”
Read MoreTam High Grad Night Hosts Fundraiser to Support 2024’s Safe & Sober Grad Night 2024 – Support Our Grads!
This is the last time the seniors gather as a class to connect and have some fun. The entire Mill Valley Community Center is transformed into a Mystic Midnight! From late night swimming, ping pong, billiards and fire pits to tattoo artists, corn hole, food and other surprises – it is fun for everyone!
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Debuts Quarterly Series of ‘Under the Radar’ Shows to Support Youth Music Education – Feb. 11
To that end, the Sweetwater is launching a quarterly series of “under the radar,” intimate shows with iconic artists from all genres in an effort to raise funds to support our mission of promoting youth music education and increasing access to the arts for all in our community and the greater Bay Area.
Read MoreICB Artist Rachel Davis to Show Her ‘Something Borrowed’ Mixed Media Work at the MV Chamber in February – Artwalk is Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30
In her abstract botanical work, Davis translates a sense of history and transience and an appreciation of the beauty in imperfection onto 2D panels. Her work is richly layered and textured. Things are often left unsaid, or moving in and out of focus, urging the viewer to linger and discover more.
Read MoreAnnie Leese Thistle Reopens TumbleSpot on Miller Avenue Near Joe’s Taco Lounge
“After closing our doors in 2020, TumbleSpot is back and ready to serve our families again!” Thistle says. “We offer a variety of programs designed to build skills and cultivate fun for children through the age of 10. Our curriculum has been carefully developed by industry professionals and offers incredible growth opportunities for our littlest members through our AcroStars.
Read MoreMarin JCC Hosts SF Jewish Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” – Feb. 1st, 8th & 15th
The acclaimed San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for Osher Marin JCC’s “Best of the Fest” Film Festival , which is set for February 1st, 8th and 15th. The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is the oldest Jewish film festival in the world.
Read MoreA $175k State Grant Will Fund MARINet’s Project to Enhance the Reliability and Speed of Internet Services and Contribute to Local Digital Literacy Initiatives
The updates will be funded by a $175,211 state grant to MARINet, a group of public and academic libraries in the county, according to a Marin County press release published on Thursday. The project will be completed over the next year with the help of local firm Marin IT.
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic Presents ‘A Musical Valentine,’ With Music From the Likes of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak & Much More – Feb. 9-10
Like all live music arts organizations, the nonprofit Mill Valley Philharmonic continues to rebound with creativity, innovation and beautiful performances. The latest of those performances is set for February 9th at 8pm and February 10th at 4pm at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 410 Sycamore Avenue in Mill Valley.
Read MoreThe 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Turns Three, Unveils a Leveled Up Lineup and Returns to Friends Field For a Two-Day Celebration of Arts, Culture & The Bay – May 11-12
“As we head into year three of what started as a somewhat hair-brained idea to rejuvenate and inspire our community by reveling in the deep, historic roots of live music in our town, we’re grateful on a number of fronts – the amazing support we’ve had so far, the growth we’ve experienced each year, and the patience and support from our neighbors, our partners, and our stakeholders. We’ll continue to raise the profile of this town we’re blessed to call home,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
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