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Marin Magazine Hosts a 20th Anniversary Party: ‘Join Us for the Ultimate Garden Party Celebration!’ Sunday, April 6th, 3pm-6pm

Marin Magazine aims to be the most effective communication vehicle targeting the active and affluent Marin County consumer, celebrating the people, places, and innovations that make the county unique.Ā The magazine features stories about Marin’s history, arts, people, and attractions, as well as profiles of Marin personalities and journeys to destinations near and far.Ā Marin Magazine aims to reach the region’s most affluent readers with sharp, insightful writing and stunning photography and artwork. “We’ll be honoring two decades of inspiring stories, local culture, and community impact,” organizers say.

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians

ā€œMore than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā€ says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œWe hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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Islands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!

No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, anĀ outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now – MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!

ā€œMore than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā€ says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œWe hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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The 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! šŸŽ‰ – Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!

ā€œIn a community like ours, live music is so deeply ingrained in our day-to-day existence, from the buskers at the Depot to performances happening in venues throughout the 94941 year-round, we go to great lengths to curate a Mill Valley Music Fest lineup that resonates with a broad swath of the Bay Area and beyond,ā€ said Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we can’t wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, you’re gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā€

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Blockbuster Music Weekend Ahead at Sweetwater: A Pair of Rebirth Brass Band Shows on Nov. 2nd, Then the Debut of the Golden Gate Blues Society Open Blues Jam on Nov. 3rd, 1 to 3pm, Free, All Ages

For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winningĀ Rebirth Brass BandĀ has been ā€œstunningā€ fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Strongly influenced by the likes of Hendrix, Clapton, Alvin Lee, Leslie West, Sly Stone and Freddie Stone, Young has played and recorded with a long list of people including; The Natural Four, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Richard ā€œDimplesā€ Fields, John Lee Hooker, Maria Muldaur, Jimmy McCracklin, Craig Horton, Snooky Flowers, Cool Papa, Archie Lee Hooker, Zakiya Hooker, and Alabama Mike.

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Mill Valley Music Festival Organizers Unveil Early Plans for the 4th Edition of Classic Bay Area Event on May 10-11, 2025, With Early Bird Weekend Passes on Sale Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 10am!

ā€We love our community deeply and we are proud to keep this amazing, family-friendly, multi-faceted May weekend event flourishing and raising the profile of this wondrous place,ā€ says Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œThe launch pad of the Mill Valley Music Festival is Friends Field, in the heart of the 94941 and surrounded by some of the Bay Area’s gargantuan Bay Area monoliths – the 2,500-foot Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Adventure, delicious cuisine, a myriad of arts and culture, and an amazing depth of music history are our jam. Come have one of the best homegrown live music experiences in the Bay. While we get to building the 4th edition of this vibrant event, make your plans for an avalanche of pure joy in the spring!ā€

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Middle School to Halt $130 Million Middle School Modernization Project, Due to Environmental Issues – Terra Marin School Agrees to Vacate

According to the Marin IJ, environmental issues have put plans for a new $130 million Mill Valley Middle School on hold, according to consultants for the school district. The delay is for more studies at the campus at 425 Sycamore Ave., which used to be a burn dump. The district’s plan is to demolish the school and rebuild it at the same site. Sandrine Hitchcock, a program manager for the construction consulting firm AECOM, discussed the project during a public forum on Thursday, saying the last step of the California Environmental Quality Act process is expected in July.

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Sacramento Bee: With a 7.40 Rating, Marin Would be the 7th Happiest Nation in the World, Between the Netherlands and Canada, if it Were its Own Country

ā€œWe find that happiness is aligned with specific quality of life ratings. In particular, jobs, leisure, and housing,ā€ Baldassare said, according to the report. ā€œIn our polling, we also looked at personal finance. But the biggest change we’ve seen over time has been satisfaction with jobs, which went from 52% saying they were very satisfied in our first polling to 31% today.ā€ Other polling, by Gallup, asked Californians to rate their satisfaction of life from 1 to 10. A research team from the University of Oxford then compiled all 215,801 responses into a map of the state, broken down by county.

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