Live Music
Mill Valley Philharmonic Presents ‘A Musical Valentine,’ With Music From the Likes of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak & Much More – Feb. 9-10
Like all live music arts organizations, the nonprofit Mill Valley Philharmonic continues to rebound with creativity, innovation and beautiful performances. The latest of those performances is set for February 9th at 8pm and February 10th at 4pm at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 410 Sycamore Avenue in Mill Valley.
Read MoreThe 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Turns Three, Unveils a Leveled Up Lineup and Returns to Friends Field For a Two-Day Celebration of Arts, Culture & The Bay – May 11-12
“As we head into year three of what started as a somewhat hair-brained idea to rejuvenate and inspire our community by reveling in the deep, historic roots of live music in our town, we’re grateful on a number of fronts – the amazing support we’ve had so far, the growth we’ve experienced each year, and the patience and support from our neighbors, our partners, and our stakeholders. We’ll continue to raise the profile of this town we’re blessed to call home,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Continues 2023-24 Concert Series With the Black Oak Ensemble’s ‘Silenced Voices’ Created by Jewish Composers Silenced by the Holocaust – January 28, 5pm
The concert will include selections from their concert and recording project, “Silenced Voices,” string trios created by Jewish composers silenced by the Holocaust. About Silenced Voices: Aurélien’s mother, a history teacher who comes from a Sephardic family, devoted her life to bringing awareness to the Holocaust. One of her proudest endeavors was bringing students every year on a teaching voyage to Prague, Budapest, Krakow, Auschwitz, Treblinka, and Terezin.
Read MoreMill Valley Music and the Marinfidels Return to the Throckmorton Theatre With the Ultimate Battle of the Bands feat. the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and ‘Awake,’ a “Doors” Experience – Feb. 2
On February 2, celebrate Mill Valley Music’s 16th Anniversary with the ultimate battle of the bands. Join them for “The Beatles vs The Stones” performed by The Marinfidels and Friends! Special guest Awake will present a “Doors” experience opening the show.
Read MoreIn Looking to Sell the Building at 138-144 Throckmorton Avenue, Lucy Mercer Seeks to Lay the Groundwork for the Long-Term Future of the Multi-Faceted Throckmorton Theatre Organization She and Our Community Have Built
Selling the building to an arts-friendly patron, who understands and values what the building and it’s long-term tenant provide to the community, could go a long way towards cementing the future for our children. Mercer, as the organization’s Artistic Director, as well as members of the non-profit board, would look to negotiate a long-term lease with the new owner. “I remain fully dedicated to this business and its service to our community. I believe the next generation will only make it stronger,” says Mercer.
Read MoreThe Sweetwater Music Hall Rolls Into 2024 With a Pair of Exciting Shows, Including ‘ on Feb. 28 and Much More!
The Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley’s venerable live music institution and one of the most exciting live music venues in Bay Area history – continues to curate and spotlight incredible bands. In 2024, the venues hosts a pair of exciting shows, including Margaret Belton’s Patsy Cline Tribute on Jan 21 and ‘Mississippi Masala Blues’ on Feb. 28 and Much More to come!
Read MoreThrockmorton Hosts the Hot Licks, the Backing Band for the Late, Great Dan Hicks – Jan. 12, 8pm
Dan Hicks, the “King Of Folk-Swing,” passed away on Feb. 6, 2016. But his band, The Hot Licks, play on! The Hot Licks are original members of Dan’s backing band. They perform classic gems written by the Man himself as well as songs that Dan Hicks loved to cover in his own original style, called Folk-Swing.
Read MoreFeel the 94941 Love: WorldAtlas Shines a Light on ‘7 Picture-Perfect Towns in Northern California’
The visitor center for this old-growth redwood forest, named in honor of the influential American author, activist, and naturalist, is just over three miles west of Mill Valley. Cameras struggle to capture both the height and depth of this magical place. In town, the quiet, yet communal streets crisscross around Lytton Square, rewarding aimless afternoon strollers with cool coffee shops and unexpected boutiques.
Read MoreMarin JCC Hosts Multi-Talented Singer-Songwriter Brett Dennen – January 20, 7:30pm
Dennen’s impact has been to gather like-minded music fans to consistently try to make the world a better place, and he’s doing so at the Marin JCC in San Rafael on Saturday, January 20th at 7:30pm.
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