Arts & Entertainment
Boasting a Potent Mix of Emerging Talents and Venerable Vets, Don’t Miss The Sweetwater Side Stage at MV Music Fest – Get to Know ‘Em Here
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 MoreCity Manager Taps Ashley Howe as MV Arts & Recreation Director, Taking Over for the Retiring Sean McGrew
Howe will take over for Sean McGrew, who was officially named Arts & Recreation Director in June 2021. He “has managed the Recreation Department’s response to the pandemic, providing emergency shelter for fire evacuees, and the re-envisioning of the City’s Arts and Recreation programs.”
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Dials Up ‘Loretta Lives,’ a Tribute to the Music of the Legendary Loretta Lynn – April 16
Mill Valley’s venerable live music institution and one of the most exciting live music venues in the Bay Area, has a special treat in store on April 16. The venue is hosting “Loretta Lives! A Tribute to the Music of Loretta Lynn,” performed and curated by Laura Benitez and the Heartache.
Read MoreWith Kiddo! Director Bill Lampl Stepping Down at the End of the 2022-23 School Year, Organization Seeks a Successor
“Kiddo! is looking for an energetic person who is passionate about quality education in our schools to be our new Executive Director. This person is responsible for the successful leadership of the organization, including financial management, staff and program management, and application of good governance, all with a deep level of commitment to the community of the Mill Valley.”
Read MoreLet’s Fill Those Vacancies: Youth Job Fair at MV Community Center – March 29, 3:30-7pm
The Youth Job Fair seeks to directly address the gap between a very low unemployment rate and overflowing job boards head-on, with a specific wrinkle for employers: the ability to submit your specific job openings whether or not you intend to be an exhibitor at the event itself. This allows job seekers to get a sense of the available opportunities before they arrive on site.
Read MoreNo Doubt About It: The 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest is Powered by Our Incredible Sponsors, Spanning Our Businesses & Community Members!
In the interests of full transparency, there are two primary drivers of our success: ticket sales – THANK YOU! – and sponsors. The latter is a massive wind at our back, and we have some amazing local businesses and Mill Valley residents to thank for that.
Read MorePhotographer Ed Carey Showcases His Striking B&W Work at the MV Chamber Thru March – First Tuesday Artwalk Is March 7, 5:30-7:30
The prints on view are Platinum / Palladium prints. This process was invented in the early 19th century and was the preferred method of printing by many of the early legends of photography such as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand and many others. The Platinum / Palladium print is revered for its long tonal range and it’s archival quality.
Read More“We’re Back”: Milley Awards, a Pillar of the 94941’s Creative Spirit, Return on Oct. 22 After a Three-Year Hiatus – Nominations Due April 17
Nominations for the award are now open. The nomination form is available on the event’s website, and hard-copy forms are available at Mill Valley City Hall, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Mill Valley Library. Nominations made before the event was suspended in 2020 will remain in force.
Read MoreSakura Cello Quintet to Perform at Chamber Music Marin – March 12
The latest to take the stage at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 5pm is the Sakura Cello Quintet, featuring Stella Cho Michael Kaufman, Benjamin Lash, Yoshika Masuda and Petter Myers under the auspices of the Bay Area Music Consortium.
Read MoreErin Elliott’s ‘Westminster Events’ in Tiburon Returns With Humans of San Quentin’s Diane Kahn with Rev. Robert McClellan – March 5
Kahn will explain why and how Humans of San Quentin elicits personal stories from incarcerated individuals and the profound ripple effects of this storytelling. These stories have ignited and catalyzed connections both inside and outside of prison.
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