Parks & Recreation
Memorial Day Delivers The Full Gamut of Emotions In Weekend for the Ages
Of the dozens of parade entries awarded for Best Car, Best Float, Best Dog, Best Music, Best Novelty, Best Business, Best Community Spirit and Best Overall, the big winner was the Tim Ryan Family Float, a visually dazzling pickup truck float that asked a simple question: “What are you grateful for?” and encouraged attendees to “Have Unprotected Gratitude.”
Read MoreCurtain Theatre Returns to Old Mill Park With Shakespeare’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ – Aug. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 & Sept. 3-5 (2pm)
The Two Gentlemen of Verona is considered by some to be Shakespeare’s first play, one that jostles with themes and motifs with which he would later deal in more detail. The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behavior of people in love.
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
There will also be tasty food and beverages for all ages from local vendors available for purchase. That includes beer from East Brother Beer Company and Lagunitas, as well as Salt Point canned cocktails, wine, BBQ, Vegan, Pizza, Mexican and Dim Sum! All proceeds to benefit Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation.
Read MoreThe Inaugural MV Music Fest Is In the Books – Who Do You Want to Perform If We Do It Again in 2023?
The centerpiece of any music festival is – you guessed it – the music itself. For the debut of MVMF, we sought to curate a lineup that struck a balance between artists that represented the multi-cultural Bay Area, spanned a wide swatch of genres and opened some ears to new music. As we reflect on the success of MVMF, we welcome your thoughts on a lineup for a possible 2023.
Read MoreMutual Admiration Society: We Created Something Special, You’ve Filled Us With Joy and We Can’t Wait to Do It Again Next Year
What a strange, bewildering feeling to be flooded with so much jubilation and pent up excitement. We created something that struck a nerve in our community after two-plus years of so much tumult and despair.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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.
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