Live Music
The Inaugural Mill Valley Music Festival, in Photos
Our photographers captured every angle of the inaugural Mill Valley Music Fest on May 7th. These incredible shots, by Paige K. Parsons, Gary Ferber and Alex McCutcheon got it all.
Read MoreMill Valley Middle School Orchestras Sweep Music in the Parks Competition
The 8th grade Chamber Orchestra took first place in the String Orchestra AA Division with a grading of Superior, the highest rating possible, and took the award for Best Middle School Orchestra Overall. The 7th grade Advanced Orchestra took first place in the Middle School String Orchestra AAA Division with a grading of Excellent.
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
Memorial Day will be capped off with a blockbuster afternoon of live music from a trio of renowned local acts, headlined by Catfight, the much-loved Wreckless Strangers and Rock of Ages, everyone’s favorite ensemble of multi-talented singers from The Redwoods.
Read MoreLet’s Dance: MV Arts Commission Dials Up Starduster Orchestra on May 15, Silent Disco May 20
The acclaimed Starduster Orchestra has performed at venues across Marin, including the Throckmorton Theatre, the Community Center and many more. But it’s safe to say that their May 15th performance will garner plenty of eyes and ears.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Festival’s Magnanimous Sponsors Have Made the Monumental Possible!
While the inaugural Mill Valley Music Fest on May 7th features five incredible bands and a slate of phenomenal food, drink, art and kids’ activities – all to the benefit of our amazing community – it doesn’t happen without a ton of people willing to financially support such a massive endeavor.
Read MoreRita Abrams, Creator of the Iconic ‘Mill Valley’ Song, to Perform at MV Music Fest on May 7th
We’re going to have a very special guest on the main stage at MVMF: the one and only Rita Abrams, who is celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the “Mill Valley” song, a tribute to the town we call home and the track that, for many people, put Mill Valley on the map.
Read MoreNot Attending the Mill Valley Music Festival on May 7th? Here’s What You Should Expect
The confluence of approximately 5,000 attendees will likely make life a bit more complicated on May 7th, and we want those of you who are not attending the event to know that organizers are doing everything in our power to minimize the impact on you.
Read MoreLet the Fun & Games Begin! Kiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30
As part of its 40th Anniversary celebration, Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, is set to bring an abundance of glee, excitement and dancing occur regularly at the Community Center and Mill Valley Middle School, over Memorial Day weekend as the annual four-day Kiddo! Family Carnival returns after a lengthy hiatus.
Read MoreMV Music Fest Alert: General Admission & Kids Tix Are Almost Gone – Buy Now to Avoid Missing Out
Thanks to the community’s amazing response, we’re nearly 100% sold out of tickets. Some General Admission and Kids tickets remain, but they’re likely to be gone in the next few days. If you’re still on the fence, GET TIX ASAP!
Read MoreTake It Easy: Avoid the Stress of Driving to MV Music Fest – Vivalon Rides Serves Up Free Shuttles For All
MVMF organizers have had to be extremely nimble and creative to make sure that the arrival of thousands of guests doesn’t overwhelm the community on May 7th. We’re committed to doing everything we can to make that happen.
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