Arts & Entertainment
49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Returns – May 28
Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters embody the essence of what makes Muir Beach great; the spirit of community, the willingness to step up and volunteer, and the desire to help others with no expectation for reward other than knowing that their actions make a difference. Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation for 50 years.
Read MoreBaffled By the Rise of ChatGPT and Its Ilk? This 12-Year-Old Mill Valley Student Has You Covered – May 18
Whatever your preferred news medium, there are few subjects dominating the discourse more these days than ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI and released in November 2022, with OpenAI’s garnering a valuation of a whopping $29 billion. The discussion around ChatGPT has varied widely, from concerns about and the advantages likely gained by those who act…
Read MoreThe Riveting Roster of Bands on the Sweetwater Stage at MV Music Fest Gets Even Bigger with Punk Rockers’ Yorn’s Apostles – See Them on May 14
Yorn’s Apostles joins the Sweetwater Side Stage, powered by the legendary Sweetwater Music Hall – serves up six incredible bands across two days at the southern end of Friends Field. Those bands will perform while our ace sound crew turns over the main stage between bands.
Read MoreFrom the Wreckage of Wildfires and Power Shutoffs, a Mill Valley Star Is Born – Moxion Power is Changing the Game Across Myriad Industries
In a thrilling twist, those disruptive months in 2019 have birthed a Mill Valley-grown company that is seeing a massive spike in growth and employees (nearing 300), as well as an infusion of investment from some of the biggest companies in the world. Most importantly, the company – Moxion Power, whose manufacturing facility is based in Richmond – is squarely focused on reducing the carbon footprint for industries that have historically not done so.
Read MoreMill Valley Art Dealer Anthony Meier Announces Representation of SF-Based Artist Jesse Schlesinger
Trained in a wide array of traditional crafts and material processes including woodworking, bronze casting, glassblowing, ceramics, and stone carving, Schlesinger’s work evidences an appreciation for the intricacies of craftsmanship. This is reflective of his upbringing as the son of a carpenter and his respect for his skilled fabricators and studio assistant, Robbie Gould.
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Welcomes Betul Malik Fine Jewelry & Treats From Playa and Paseo Bistro – May 4-5, 5-8pm
“Skip the construction traffic and enjoy 2 after hours shopping nights at Poet and the Bench!” Powers says. “We’re serving sample cocktails from Paseo Bistro on Thursday and from Playa on Friday. Locals supporting locals! *
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber to Showcase the Artwork of 33 students Tam High Students in Zachary Gilmour’s Drawing and Painting Class in May
The title of the exhibition, whose medium acrylic on canvas, is “My Community – portraits of teachers, coaches, friends, parents and other members of the community that the student wished to recognize.”
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 26-29, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
“Join Kiddo! for a real old fashioned carnival at the Mill Valley Middle School,” says Bill Lampl, Kiddo! executive director. “There will be rides for all ages, plus food and games. Advance discounted ticket vouchers are $30 and may be turned in at the Carnival for a one day wrist band for unlimited rides. Once the Carnival begins, wristbands will be $40. Food and games are extra.”
Read MoreMarin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 21
The annual Marin Music Chest “Young Artists Concert” (co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin) features performances by promising young Marin County musicians studying classical music: Sydney Li-Jenkins (violin) of Sausalito, Thayer Jacobs (piano) of Mill Valley, Owen Xu (piano) of San Rafael, Dheyan Lim (violin) of Mill Valley, and Alexandra Kiryakina (harp) of Novato.
Read MoreScheuenstuhl’s MV Music Celebrates 15th Birthday With Performance of Rolling Stones ‘Let It Bleed’ – April 29
The 2023 edition continues the tradition on Saturday, April 29th at 8pm as the Mill Valley All-Stars celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Mill Valley Music! They will be performing the Rolling Stones’ album “Let It Bleed” in its entirety plus a satisfying night of other classic Stones’ material. Also contributing are the Marinfidels and SAS (Some Acoustic Stones).
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