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Bourbon Street Brass Band at Strawberry Village & Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band @ MV ReUse Fest at MV Community Center Was the Perfect Finale for the Mill Valley Chamber’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts
Thank You to All of the Musicians Who Performed, Those Who Turned Out for Amazing Live Music, and to All of Our Amazing Host Venues!! The Teaser Concert Musicians lifted us up as we built towards the big weekend of May 10-11. See you soon!
Read MoreThe San Francisco Standard: ‘Two Crazy Women’ Are Bucking Multiple Industry Trends: Expand to the Presidio, Then Mill Valley in Early 2026, Near the Seaplane Adventures Space Along the Waterfront
Margherita Sagan’s husband, Loring, is the cofounder and partner in Build, a firm that does residential development in San Francisco. He and Margherita recently bought a decrepit waterfront building in Mill Valley, at 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, where the Grateful Dead once practiced and still functions as the base for seaplane tours. It will house Piccino No. 3. Like everything Rogat and Sagan do, the Mill Valley project has been a little nuts, as any property dealing with water elements will be. But with the building permits secured, they hope things are on track for 2026.
Read MoreSan Rafael Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility – April 24th, 7:30am-11am
The 2025 Economic Forecast will focus on the key economic concerns voiced by Marin County’s business community. The program will kick off with the foundation of our current economic state and roll into panel discussions with key leaders and experts who have critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our local economy, including economic vitality, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Addressing these pressing issues is essential to ensuring a thriving business environment in Marin County.
Read More2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Applications Are Available Now for One of Our Community’s Biggest Events of the Year – May 26th!
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is right around the corner! The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade (check out the website) Mill Valley’s biggest annual event is Monday, May 26, 2025. The parade starts with the very special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest “What does Memorial Day mean to me,” beginning at 9:45 am at Lytton Square, followed by the parade at 10:30 am. The I Love a Parade committee, Larry ‘The Hat’ Lautzker, Paul Moe, and Clifford Waldeck invite you to get together with your neighbors and friends or support local organizations and create wondrous floats. Enter your Classic Car, bring your pet kangaroo, and get creative! We’re returning the glory days of Mill Valley Parades, Color Guard, Great floats, Dogs marching, and Classic Cars, with trophies for best in all (see entry form) categories.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Head to the Finish Line With Bourbon Street Brass Band – April 26th, Strawberry Village on the Turf, 12:30-2pm & Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band @ MV ReUse Fest, April 27th, Mill Valley Community Center – Funk Buddies, 12pm-1pm, Nancy Fawson, 1pm-2:30pm
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town. NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 10am-1pm!
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More 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,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We 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.”
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber & NoisePop’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return With a Ton of Free Live Music and Amazing Bands Thru Late April!
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town. NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 10am-1pm!
Read MoreEquator Coffees Celebrates 30 Years!!
To celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting you to taste Anniversary Blend, a special release honoring where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This balanced and smooth medium roast features a deep-toned Lintong coffee from small garden farms in the Lake Toba region of Sumatra, complemented by vibrant coffees from Kenya and Colombia. We’re also launching a 30th Anniversary Collection, featuring a limited-edition coffee tumbler and black tee, both showcasing artwork that tells the story of Equator’s journey since 1995.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Bay Area Health Leaders Reflect on COVID’s 5-Year Mark
But what was supposed to be a three-week pause on normal life to relieve crowded emergency rooms stretched to a months-long slog of restrictions that lasted into June 2021, six months after vaccines became available, with mask and vaccine mandates stretching well into 2022, longer than in other states. “The later decisions about when and how to reopen,” Cody conceded, “those were much more complicated.” Her former counterpart in Marin County, Dr. Matt Willis, went a step further. “A lot of our early thinking was organized almost purely around preventing transmission,” said Willis, who retired last year. “But I think we could have been more tolerant of certain forms of gatherings earlier on if we had recognized the benefits of those things.”
Read MoreMarin 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. 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. 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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