Arts & Entertainment
Curtain Theatre Returns to Old Mill Park With Shakespeare’s All-Time Classic: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – Aug. 12+13, Aug. 19+20, Aug. 26+27 & Sept. 2+3+4 (2pm)
Having produced free theater in Old Mill Park for more than 20 years, and with performance dates that span Aug. 12+13, Aug. 19+20, Aug. 26+27 & Sept. 2+3+4. (all showtimes 2pm), it comes as no surprise that the theatrical juggernaut is the subject of a recent Mill Valley Historical Review piece.
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall to Host the Ever-Popular Trivia Cafe – July 30, 6pm
The folks at the Sweetwater Music Hall want to find out. They’re reviving the popular Trivia Cafe, starting this Sunday, July 30, 5-7:30pm. Hosted by Howard Rachelson, Marin’s trivia master and the author of the Pacific Sun’s Trivia Cafe column, the event features great questions, visuals and music from all categories.
Read MoreMill Valley Library Foundation Toasts More Than $1 Million in Grants to the MV Public Library since 2011
Board President Deborah Sarondo: “This month, the Mill Valley Library Foundation will deliver its 2023 annual grant of $100,000 to the Mill Valley Public Library, bringing the total amount of grants to the Library since 2011 to $1,022,000!. We are excited to reach this milestone – which was achieved thanks to YOU, our generous donors and supporters!”
Read MoreDance & Dine Under the Stars: Marin Jewish Community Center Hosts Pacific Mambo Orchestra July 29th and Ricardo Lemvo on August 19th
Don’t miss a pair of fantastic summer concerts, one highlighting the Latin big band sounds of the 1940s through the 1960s by the likes of Latin legends like sounds Machito, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz on July 29, and another by multi-talented Afro-Cuban artist Ricardo Lemvo on August 19th.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber Hosts Painter Meili Zhao’s ‘The Power of Art,” a Showcase of Her Beautiful Landscape Paintings From July 16-Aug. 31, Artwalk is Aug. 1, 5:30-7:30pm
Zhao resides in Marin with her husband and two children, who are currently college students. She draws much of her inspiration from the beautiful world around her in Marin, frequently demonstrated in her pieces.
Read MoreMilley Awards Return on Oct. 22 to Honor a Quintet of Creative Spirits After a Three-Year Hiatus
The in-person annual gala returns to the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, October 22 at 5pm to honor those who have distinguished themselves in their creative field, and/or who have contributed to the creative life of the Mill Valley community.
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Reveals Lineup for 2023-24 Chamber Music Concert Series
Bill Horne: “We are incredibly excited to present this season of fine classical musicians,. Chamber music concerts are one of the more intimate ways you can experience music and we can’t wait for our audience to connect with each performance, and experience how the musicians work to weave their harmonies together.”
Read MoreReed Fromer, a Renowned Teacher, Musician, Bandleader and the Son of Local Soccer Legend Dave Fromer, Dies at 55
An inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, Fromer chose to spend his final weeks playing games, sharing memories, music, and love with loving family and friends.
Read MoreOn the Ninth Anniversary of Robin Williams’ Passing, Throckmorton Theatre Hosts an Exciting Tribute to the Master – July 22
The legendary Throckmorton Theatre has some additional Robin Williams-related fun on the way. On Saturday, July 22 at 8pm, the venue is hosting a special celebration honoring Mill Valley’s favorite comedian, with proceeds supporting the Throckmorton Theatre’s Creative Inspiration Fund in honor of Robin Williams and his enduring legacy of creative inspiration, collaboration, and mentorship.
Read MoreCalifornia Film Institute Unveils 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Poster & Dates: Oct. 5-15, 2023
In between its blockbuster opening and closing nights, the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world.
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