Arts & Entertainment
Mill Valley-Based Bright Antenna Records to Showcase a Pair of Emerging Artists – Windser and Akira Galaxy – at the Sweetwater Music Hall on Dec. 11th.
Longtime Mill Valley-based indie record label Bright Antenna, founded by novelist and filmmaker Tiffanie DeBartolo in 2007, has been curating and spotlighting fantastic bands in the Bay Area and well beyond the region. DeBartolo is set to collaborate with another Mill Valley music dynamo with a showcase of two Bright Antenna bands – Windser and Akira Galaxy – at the Sweetwater Music Hall on Dec. 11th.
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts ‘Off the Shelf’ – an End-of-Year Party & Fundraiser Featuring Altered Books on Silent Auction, Great Food, Crafts & More – Dec. 9
On Dec. 9, O’Hanlon is hosting a winter fundraiser and party. The event is free but they request that people register in advance. A centerpiece of the event is an array of Altered books are on silent auction – auction will close at 8pm. There will be small craft sale in the Loft as well. O’Hanlon will have food provided by a wide range of local restaurants, including Mill Valley Market, Whole Foods, Good Earth Natural Foods, Piazza D’Angelo, Mamahuhu, the Depot Cafe and more.
Read MoreDesta Gallery Hosts ‘Elemental,’ a New Exhibition of Paintings by Sheryl Daane Chesnut and Isabelle Maynard and Ceramics by Karyn Gabriel
Sheryl Daane Chesnut finds inspiration in nature’s beauty, from its intricate details to satellite vistas. She explores the ordered chaos within natural processes, such as fractal patterns seen in ocean waves, snowflakes, crystals, algae, and river networks. These qualities infuse her painting, shaping her creative vision. Isabelle Maynard finds joy in immersing herself in the beauty of both bustling cities and the tranquility of nature. These diverse environments serve her as a rich source of inspiration.
Read MoreJason Crosby, ALO Stalwarts Gather for Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Dec. 17th, 1pm & 7pm
Jason Crosby will once again get into the holiday spirit this December, right here in Mill Valley. The multi-instrumentalist will perform A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley’s venerable live music institution and one of the most exciting live music venues in Bay Area history on December 17.
Read MoreWinterfest Returns to the Plaza Dec. 3rd for a Tree Lighting & More AND Dec. 17th for a Full-Blown Holiday Bash at the Community Center, 12-4pm!
In the interests of spreading more joy than ever – and with the grateful support of our partners at Mill Valley Recreations’ Mill Valley Community Center, we’re expanding Winterfest across two dates. On the Downtown Plaza on Sunday, Dec. 3, we’ll have yet another fantastic lineup of singers, dancers and musicians to perform from approximately 5-6pm. Two weeks later at the Community Center, we’ll have another lineup of great performances, great activities, food trucks, a beverage program for adults and kiddos alike, and much more.
Read MoreMill Valley Native Todd Barbee Was a Force Behind the Recent Transition of the SkyStar Observation Wheel to Fisherman’s Wharf as Part of APEC
While there was plenty of heavy lifting all around to relocate the ferris wheel, which was placed in 2020 as part of Golden Gate Park’s 150th-anniversary celebration from the Music Concourse between de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences to Fisherman’s Wharf, Mill Valley native Todd Barbee, a multi-talented designer, helped make the transition happen.
Read MoreAs Sweetwater Readies Another Anniversary Benefit Gala to Support Its Non-Profit Work, There’s Much More Anniversary Fun on the Way
Soon after the gala, the Sweetwater hosts a free Community Open House event featuring DJ Troubleman and Adam Twelve. Also on Nov. 18, the Mill Valley Library hosts a ‘Sing & Stomp’ at the Sweetwater, with a performance featuring musician Emily Bonn and her band, the Sing & Stompers!
Read MoreSingers Marin To Perform Its Annual Winter Concert, Titled ‘Out of the Darkness, We Have Light’ – Dec. 9, 4pm
Singers Marin will perform its annual Winter Concert, titled “Out of Darkness, We Have Light” on December 9th from 4-5:30pm. The concert will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 240 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon.
Read MoreStrawberry Village to Host a Holiday Market – Saturday, Nov. 25th, 10am-5pm
“Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 10am to 5pm to explore 40+ unique vendors, enjoy family-friendly fun, and create joyous memories for all, offering everything from delectable treats at food trucks to handcrafted treasures, stylish apparel, a jewelry bar, and glowing holiday candles.”
Read MoreKelly Scott, Owner of The Goods, Debuts ‘More Goods,’ a Pop-Up in the Former Terrestra Space at 30 Miller Ave. That Runs Thru December
Now Scott is taking over the space at 30 Miller and turning it into More Goods, a combination of two of the aforementioned business above – a kitchen and holiday store.
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