Food & Drink
Planning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency
“This is a challenging place to try to get anything approved,” Commissioner Greg Hildebrand said. “It’s a lot of the same issues: noise, privacy, parking. If this doesn’t move forward, it could sit empty for five years.” “This is going to bring more people downtown, and it will help the businesses around it.”
Read MoreMV Chamber Hosts Artist Jamie Madison’s ‘Partly Truth, Partly Fiction’ Paintings Abstracted from Photos in November – Artwalk is Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30
Madison studied printmaking and painting with Wayne Thiebaud at UC-Davis and returned to painting full time over the past six years. Rooted in a sense of place among farmlands and coastal regions of Northern California, her paintings navigate a partly seen, partly imagined terrain.
Read MoreEquator Coffees Reopens Its South of Market Location in the LinkedIn Building as SF Marches on the Long Road to Revival
Lachance told SF Eater that he considers the business resumption scenario to be more “art than science.” Although remote work is still widespread in San Francisco, business activities are slowly climbing. Equator Coffee used metrics like local cellphone activity reports to judge the right reopening time. The company believes now is that time.
Read MoreMurphy Productions, O’Hanlon Center Serve Up Another Sunday Salon, This Ones Themed Around Impermanence – Oct. 29
They’re back at it again on Sunday, October 29th at O’Hanlon to “Celebrate the Brevity of Life, Honoring those who have passed and Embracing Change,” according to the organizers. Gather at 4pm. Show at 5pm. $15. Doors open open at 4:30pm. Show begins at 5pm. $15. Expect music, poetry, storytelling, videos and much more.
Bring photos and memorabilia for the Day of the Dead Altar.
Read MoreAs Planning Commission Considers Proposed ‘Treehouse’ Arts & Culture-Oriented Club That Seeks to Re-Envision the Historic Bank of America Building, MV Chamber Weighs In
The founders of the popular Marine Layer clothing brand initially saw the building as a possible retail concept, but pivoted after learning of the significant aforementioned obstacles they saw as untenable. Instead, they chose a concept that has garnered excitement in cities and towns across the U.S. that look to create gathering spaces for communities wanting reconnection after the years of pandemic disruption. A “recurring revenue” model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.
Read MoreStrawberry Village, Woodlands Pet Foods & Treats Host Annual DOGtoberfest, Pet Costume Contest – Oct. 28
And as the excitement builds, don’t miss the performance by PAAM’s (Performing Arts Academy of Marin) Dance Squad at 2:30pm. It’s a day filled with tail-wagging joy and heartwarming moments you won’t want to miss!”
Read MoreWith an Array of Talent and Some Sage Advice, Madrona Bakery Owners Have a Grand Plan to Make 17 Madrona a Multi-Faceted Community Gathering Space
With the arrival of Madrona Bakery at 17 Madrona St. in downtown Mill Valley, a small town that lacked a single bakery only a few years ago has yet another, each with its own distinct flavor and style.
Read MoreMarin JCC Hosts Harvest Festival, Featuring Fun, Food and Celebration – November 5, 11am-2pm
On Sunday, November 5th from 11am-2pm, the Marin JCC is once again celebrating with a fun-filled day at the Marin JCC Harvest Festival.
Read MoreSFGate Does a Deep Dive on the One and Only Mountain Home Inn: ‘Tragedy and tranquility at a Bay Area Mountaintop Inn
The Cunninghams spent years making the inn what it is today. Due to the success of the Mountain Home Inn, Susan and Edward went on to eventually run the Pelican Inn. Edward Cunningham died in 2022. Susan still owns the inn and lives down the hill in Mill Valley.
Read MoreTokyo-Based Filmmaker Toshikazu Hosoki to Screen ‘Circle of Donuts,’ a Look Inside the Glorious Bob’s Donuts in Tam Junction and SF, at the 46th MV Film Fest
“Circle of Donuts,” a documentary short by Tokyo director Toshikazu Hosoki, is scheduled to screen at the Mill Valley Film Festival on Oct. 6, 13 and 16. The 10-minute film profiles Aya Ahn, owner and head chef of Bob’s Donuts.
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