Arts & Entertainment
IJ Music Legend Paul Liberatore Gets an Inside Look at the Sweetwater Music Hall’s New Life as a Nonprofit Arts Organization – And Some People’s Confusion About How It Functions Day-to-Day
While the Trump administration tries to make diversity a dirty word, Sweetwater is all about presenting a diverse selection of music from different ethnicities, histories and cultures. They’re trying to steer away from a steady stream of tribute acts and Grateful Dead-inspired jam bands that draw crowds and make money but limit the variety of music that Sweetwater feels that it’s obligated to offer its audiences. “As a nonprofit, we have to have something for the whole community,” Hoppe said. “We can’t just be a jam band venue. We can’t just be a rock venue or a cover band venue. We actually have a firm rule that we can’t have more than three tribute bands a month.”
Read MoreChurch of Our Savior, 10 Old Mill St., Mill Valley, Hosts a Sound Bath Experience With Blue Muse Sound Healing & The Celestial Voice on November 1st, 6-7pm,
Welcome to the Sound Bath Experience at the Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley. Prepare for a unique evening of relaxation and healing. Join us on November 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 10 Old Mill St for a soothing sound journey designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Experience the power of sound healing as you lie back and let the harmonious tones of gongs, crystal singing bowls, chimes, ocean drums, rainsticks, and more wash over you. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, de-stress, and reset. We’ll be in the Sanctuary, so please bring a mat or cushion for your comfort. While there is limited space for lying down on the floor, there is plenty of room for sitting on the pews. Free event | Suggested donations $25–$40. RSVP encouraged: office@cosmv.org
Read MoreUnited Against Hate Week Starts this Sunday! Submit Your Vision of Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate!
When a victim is attacked because of their real or perceived race/ethnicity, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation, the message is, “People like you are not welcome here and are not safe here. ”Even acts of vandalism or verbal threats can send powerful shock waves of fear to all who recognize they could have been a target. Fear and isolation caused by hate incidents degrade the quality of life for people in the targeted group and drive decisions about where to live and work, and how much to participate in the community.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners!
Mill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners! The Mill Valley Film Fest revived the Window Display Contest for businesses in Mill Valley during the Mill Valley Film Festival, and organizers and businesses were thrilled! MVFF organizers are excited to engage with businesses in the immediate downtown and throughout the 94941. Award Presentation: Certificates were handed out on the afternoon of the Mill Valley Art Walk on Tuesday, October 7.
Read MoreMarin Theatre’s Presents a Metatheatrical Reclamation of American Mythology With “Sally & Tom” by Suzan-Lori Parks October 30 – November 23, 2025.
Marin Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of “Sally & Tom.” Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, known for her acclaimed works about American history “Topdog/Underdog” and “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” sets the stage with the metatheatrical story of a fictional up-and-coming theatre company rehearsing a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. As opening night approaches, playwright Luce is struggling with rewrites and pressure from a producer about how to frame the relationship between the third president and the woman he enslaved.
Read MorePAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Is Hosting ‘Pumpkin Bash,’ a Free Event Preparing for 2025 BAYPAC Premiere, Feat. Competitive Routines From Talented Dancers – Jan. 25th, 3pm, Showcase Theater!
“Pumpkin Bash has quickly become one of PAAM’s most cherished traditions, and it is a delight to welcome our community once again!” said Annie Leese, CEO of PAAM and Mill Valley resident. “Each year, we strive to expand the experience with both returning favorites and new activities and opportunities to connect with families. We are thrilled to partner with Strawberry Village and encourage everyone to come early for DogtoberFest and stay late for fun over in the center. PAAM is looking forward to an afternoon full of music, movement, pumpkins, games, treats, joy and festive fun!”
Read MoreTwo of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!
Two of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Continues its 2025 Chamber Music Concert Series at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church With Chamber Music Concerts – Next Up is the Esme Quartet!
The Esmé Quartet takes its name from the old French word for “beloved.” Formed in 2016 in Cologne, Germany, the Quartet has performed worldwide and won the prestigious Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in London. Now resident at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
“…high density, rich expression, flexible phrasing, and exquisite sense of sound balance…” Ongaku No Tomo (Friends of Music), Japan. Program: Henri Dutilleux: “Ainsi la Nuit,” Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131 in c# minor.
The Outdoor Art Club Hosts ‘Why Does A.I. Matter – Oct. 30th, Doors Open at 6:30pm for Libations & Lively Conversation – Free Admission!
Reserve on Eventbrite for a lively evening with A.I. expert and Mill Valley resident Susan Gonzalez, who will join us in conversation covering basics about how artificial intelligence can improve our daily lives. Gonzalez will be be answering questions that range from “Why does that chatbot want to be my friend?” to “Is it my imagination or is my A.I. tool hallucinating?” Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of non-profit AIandYou, previously served as a policy exec at Facebook and on the National A.I. Advisory Committee advising the White House A.I. initiative office.
Read MoreWoander Owner Matthew Purdon Brings Families Into a Living Fairy Tale with The Wylding Woods!
Given a mission by the storybook fairy Lexivandrielle, adventurers set out to awaken the ancient spirit Greenheart, finding clues, casting spells, and helping magical fairy tale creatures. “Our live experience invites children to become an integral part of the story where their actions drive the adventure forward,” says Director and Writer Matthew Purdon. “In today’s screen-saturated world, this is a rare opportunity for kids to not just consume but co-create a fairy tale together surrounded by natural beauty.” Purdon, a trained actor, artist and technology designer, was the co-founder of Odyssey Works, an early pioneer in transformative immersive experiences. He first dreamed up The Wylding Woods. on walks through the redwoods with his children and then further developed it through workshops and playtests with Bay Area families, culminating in a sold-out preview last June.
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