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Woander Owner Matthew Purdon Brings Families Into a Living Fairy Tale with The Wylding Woods!

Given a mission by the storybook fairy Lexivandrielle, adventurers set out to awaken the ancientĀ spirit Greenheart, finding clues, casting spells, and helping magical fairy tale creatures. ā€œOur live experience invites children to become an integral part of the story where their actionsĀ drive the adventure forward,ā€ says Director and Writer Matthew Purdon. ā€œIn today’s screen-saturated world, this is a rare opportunity for kids to not just consume but co-create a fairy tale together surrounded by natural beauty.ā€ Purdon, a trained actor, artist and technology designer, was the co-founder of Odyssey Works,Ā an early pioneer in transformative immersive experiences. He first dreamed up The WyldingĀ Woods. on walks through the redwoods with his children and then further developed it through workshops and playtests with Bay Area families, culminating in a sold-out preview last June.

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Our First Tuesday Artwalk Artist is Beth Davila Waldman! She’ll Show Her Work on Oct. 7th from 5:30-7:30pm and Throughout the full Month of October. Her Show Is Entitled: ‘Desert Intersections’!

Beth Davila Waldman is a cross-disciplinary artist using photography, painting, assemblage and installation. Her work explores the impact of socio-political trends on cultural landscapes, often through imagery laden with indicators of economic and social status, presented in a manner that emulates the sheer stress of imposed change. Waldman’s constructed vistas re-conceive the notion of sanctuary amidst the realities of colonization, and invite meditations on civil access. Waldman imbues her work with a unique materiality by printing or transferring photographs on a plethora of materials—from tarp to sails, canvas to paper.

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Jay Tamang, a Longtime Whole Foods Employee and Multi-Talented Photographer, Continues to Show His Dazzling Work – This Time at Engel & Vƶlker at 78 East Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, Nov. 4th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

In the years since JayĀ Tamang, a longtime employee at Whole Foods Market on East Blithedale, left his native Nepal in 2004, his thoughts have rarely strayed from his home country. Tamang, who spent years there earning $2/day as a trekking guide in Katmandu before eventually moving to the United States with his wife Biba and their children, has maintained strong ties in Nepal, regularly visiting and donating his time and money to lift his former friends, family and neighbors. That was never more true than in April 2015 in the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, whichĀ sent Tamang and his family reeling. Tamang’s been an avid photographer for years, and he continues to showcase his work at venues all over town, including at Engel & Volkers.Ā 

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Moves to Modernize Parking Payment System

ā€œDuring the kiosk trial period, staff collected and responded to approximately 25 complaints,ā€ a staff report said. ā€œComplaints ranged from not understanding how to use the kiosk, not liking the kiosk, lack of ease of use, expressing that the kiosk was positioned too far away from their vehicle, frustration there was a line to use the kiosk, and that it was less convenient than individual meters.ā€ The Police Department said it acknowledged and understood these concerns, but also noted the advantages of kiosks over the meters. They required less maintenance, had more payment options and were more environmentally friendly.

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Murder Mystery Dinner Party at the Ralston White Retreat! Step step into the world of mystery and intrigue for an unforgettable evening of suspense and entertainment, all in support of Marin Theatre!Ā Friday Nov. 14, 5:30 pm

Get Ready to step into the world of mystery and intrigue with an exclusive murder mystery dinner at the historic Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley, CA. Join us for an unforgettable evening of suspense and entertainment, all in support of Marin Theatre!Ā Friday November 14, 2025, 5:30 pm. Upon arrival, you and your guests will be greeted with welcome drinks and introduced to the thrilling storyline – Murder at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball – that will unfold throughout the evening.

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Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation Gather Again to Raise Thousands to Support Parks and Rec Projects Since 2016 – This Fantastic Event Is Set for Thursday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-9:30pm, at the Sweetwater Music Hall!

In order to continue our mission to advocate and provide funding forĀ Parks & Recreation programs and improvement of facilities, we need your help. If you aren’t already a supporter of the Mill Valley Friends of Parks and Recreation, don’t miss this opportunity to become one now! “Join us at the iconic Sweetwater for music, fun, drinks, appetizers, as well as meeting new Friends, on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at 5:30 pm,” says Joan Murray, one of the many board members associated with the Mill Valley Friends. There will be drinks, appetizers, music, auctions and more.Ā 100% of all proceeds will go towards Parks & Recreation projects.

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Sound Summit Is Almost Here to Benefit Mt. Tam, Celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Mount Tam With Cake, Alvvays & Stand!: A Bay Area Celebration of Sly & The Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, & More, Real Estate, and Wolf Jett

Sound Summit celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 13, as CAKE returns to the historic Mountain Theater to headline the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought both exceptional music and benefit to the mountain and Bay Area community alike over the past decade. The ever-engaging band first appeared at Mount Tam Jam in 2013, the show that Sound Summit producer Michael Nash orchestrated and inspired him to launch Sound Summit in 2015. Joining the genre-defying crowd favorite are female-driven Canadian alt-pop powerhouse Alvvays in their only California performance this year; Stand! – a very special Sound Summit celebration of musical icon Sly & The Family Stone featuring Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, Vicki Randle, Rustee Allen, members of Graham Central Station, and more; beloved indie rockers Real Estate; and self-described purveyors of ā€œCosmic Mountain Music,ā€ Wolf Jett.

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