Arts & Entertainment
Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, Staff and Residents Dove Deeply Into a Major Possible Reconsideration of Up Dated Parking Regulations – MV Will Eliminate Parking Requirements for New Businesses Downtown
Councilmember Joachim mentioned possible underutilized parking lots, particularly the private lot adjacent to the Depot Plaza. “Requires a willing property owner,” she noted. “We do have these private lots that are underutilized. The discussion concluded until later in the fall, but teased the possibility of dealing with formula businesses by identifying businesses above the 5,000 foot threshold, which applies to the larger buildings that are part of the downtown core area – not Miller, not Safeway. You could apply for a conditional use permit to have no parking if you are doing a non-expansion renovation or change of use to a building that was more than 5000 sq feet.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Flour Craft Bakery Co-Owner Heather Hardcastle Continues to Wow With Her New Space at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard
The GoodLife Shop is a curated home goods store, tailored to kitchen & table, opening soon in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. The GoodLife is a place where beauty, function, and a modern sensibility come together. It’s a space that celebrates the art of gathering in an intentional way & where everything has a story to tell. Join us for a special preview shopping day on Saturday April 19th, 11a-5p with regular store hours starting April 26th, 1030a-530p daily.
Read MoreMill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!! Learn How You Can Positively Help Make this Celebration a Smash Hit!
Have Fun and Make History as a 125th Anniversary Celebration Volunteer! – This Labor Day weekend includes three days of celebrating Mill Valley’s 125th Anniversary, including the dedication of the restored Old Mill Roof, Concerts in the Plaza, the historically-themed Parade of Floats, Downtown History Walks, Festival of Mill Valley Short Films, Singing “Mill Valley” with Rita Abrams, Birthday Cake for all, and Curtain Theatre’s 25th Anniversary performance of “As You Like It.” Contact Volunteer Coordinator Phil Garratt at garrattphil@gmail.com to find the perfect placement for you.
Read MoreGorgeous Hanging Baskets Come to Downtown Mill Valley – Thanks to the City of Mill Valley, the Beautification Brigade, Green Jeans, Susie Turner of Green Door Design and All Who Worked to Make It a Reality!!
The City purchased the baskets from the amazing Green Jeans and and the equally amazing Susie Turner of Green Door Design, (along with a college student, Mia) are handling the watering. “Huge thank you goes out to Mill Valley Chamber for its donation of $3k to this project which covers the costs of the baskets, hardware and water sprayer,” Joachim says. “We sincerely appreciate your support and faith that the Beautification Brigade could get it done!”
Read MorePhotographer Bob Hemstock Returns to the MV Chamber to Showcase His Latest Work, ‘Super Bloom’ – Runs From July 25th Thru the End of August – Artwalk Is Tue., Aug. 5th, 5:30-7:30pm!
“10 years ago, I happened to find myself in The Image Flow in Mill Valley and saw a brochure about their first Cuba Photographic Workshop that was coming up and I immediately sign up! That’s when I experienced for the first time “The Allure of Cuba”. I’ve been to Cuba three times and Viet Nam once and Southern India once on photographic workshops, but my real education started when I joined the Marin Photo Club nine years ago. Numerous club photo classes and competitions, field trips and photo show opportunities helped me get to where I am now.”
Read MoreSingers Marin Hosts a Rejuvenating Sound Fest to Beat the Summer Doldrums With a Hollywood Hit Parade Feat. ‘La La Land,’ ‘Black Panther’, ‘Fellowship of the Ring & More’ – Aug. 9th, 4pm, Novato High Center for the Arts
Need a rejuvenating sound fest to beat the summer doldrums? Come join Singers Marin for our concert, a choral Summer Film Festival, where cinematic stories come alive through song. This Hollywood hit parade will bring you some of the best and most uplifting songs from movies that span the decades—everything from La La Land, to Black Panther, to the Fellowship of the Ring, and more. The concert will be held at Novato High Center for the Arts, reception with our audience to follow.Tickets are on sale now at https://www.singersmarin.org/new-events. Buy in advance and save $5 on adult tickets!
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Hosts a Trio of Great Shows, With Anna Harrell with Mila Mincy on 7/24, Jon Chi Benefit for Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation on 7/31 and The Rock n Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead on Aug. 3rd!
Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts a Trio of Great Shows, With Anna Harrell with Mila Mincy on 7/24, Jon Chi Benefit for Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation on 7/31 and The Rock n Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead on Aug. 3rd!
Read MoreMill Valley Announces the 2025 Milley Creative Achievement Honorees, Highlighting Honorees at the Mill Valley Community Center – Oct. 26th
Seven accomplished Mill Valley residents will be honored at an elegant program and buffet supper from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 27 at the Mill Valley Community Center. The six will receive bronze statuettes designed by the late sculptor John Libberton. Mill Valley is the only city in Marin County that officially recognizes the talents and achievements of people in the arts.
Read MoreWhere to Shop Plastic-Free in Marin—For Your Health and the Health of the Planet!
We’re in Week 4 of Plastic Free July—and if you’ve picked up some new tips and have taken just one action, you’re already making an impact. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most important shifts you can make: Avoiding plastic isn’t just an environmental choice—it’s a health decision. Here’s why: 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and it contains harmful additives like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. These chemicals leach into our food, drinks, and personal care products, especially when exposed to heat or oil. Exposure has been linked to serious health issues: Hormone disruption; Infertility and reproductive harm; Early puberty; Immune system suppression; Certain cancers (breast, prostate, testicular)
Read MoreFor Many Years, the OAC Has Hosted Speaker Series to Continue to Inform the Community. They’re Continuing Those Efforts with a Trio of Speaker Series Events Featuring “Substance & Scandal” on Sept. 18th at 6:30p, “Why does it Matter to You” on Oct. 30th at 7pm and at 1pm Book Passage Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 20th!
For many, many yers, the OAC has hosted speaker series to continue to inform the community. They’re continuing those efforts. The latest is a trio of speaker events featuring “Substance & Scandal” on Sept. 18th at 6:30p, “Why does it Matter to You” on Oct. 30th at 7pm. and at 1pm. Book Passage Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 20th.
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