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Mill 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 MoreLet’s Go Live: ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return from MV Chamber & NoisePop, Kicking it Off With Alexi on March 20th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm, Followed by Meggy Travers at the Spring Faire on March 29th at the Mill Valley Community Center!
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, all to remind you, and ourselves, that live music is a fundament element within the 94941, and as the weather gets a bit less frosty and the sun stays awake a bit longer, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had! FIRST UP: Alexi Glickman is no newbie – Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm!!
Read MoreA Full Circle Mill Valley Moment: Tartine Looks to Return to the 94941 Later This Year!
Famed baker Chad Roberston and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt started here in 1999 with the aforementioned Bay Village Bakery, closing it in early 2002, later going on to massive acclaim with their Tartine bakery. But now it’s official: the Tartine sourdough will soon be rising at the Strawberry Village shopping center in Mill Valley, as the famed bakery chain is expanding with a new Marin County spot that will apparently offer some exclusive items not available at other locations.
Read MoreMill Valley Little League Parade Is Set For Saturday, March 15th at 9am, Starting from Old Mill School, Through Downtown, Up Throckmorton, onto Blithedale, Along Sunnyside, Ending Minor League field at Boyle Park!
Mill Valley Little League is excited to provide all the details you need for Opening Day on March 15th! Events include the Parade, Opening Day Ceremony, Photo Day, and the Used Equipment Sale. See below for each activity! The beloved Mill Valley Little League Parade is marching back into town. Save the date of Saturday, March 15th. We’re hoping for blue skies for our Opening Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will start at 9am, led by the traditional bagpipe brigade. The parade route cuts through town on its way to Boyle Park for the ceremony and introduction of our 2025 teams.
Read MoreEquator Coffees Garners Permit Approval to Open Café in Sonoma
The Sonoma Planning Commission approved the permit for a new Equator Coffees cafe location in the Sonoma Marketplace shopping center this week.From their Marin County roots to statewide acclaim, Equator Coffees is bringing its brews to Sonoma Valley with a new location in the heart of downtown, marking its first foray into the county. The woman-owned company was founded in 1995 by Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell in their Corte Madera garage with a focus on producing organic coffee with environmentally sustainable, fair-trade business operations.
Read MoreEconomic Outlook Summit 2025 Indicates the North Bay Economy Faces Challenges Due to an Aging Population and Slow Job Growth, Eyes Need to Attract Younger Workers
The North Bay is facing stagnant population growth in coming decades and limited housing development until the profitability of construction changes. And the region’s lack of population growth and persistent high housing costs complicate growth in the local economy and keeping workers and businesses in the region. That was the message from experts and entrepreneurs speaking at the Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook Summit, held Thursday at Sonoma State University’s ballroom in Rohnert Park. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc., provided a deep dive into how the national economy is affecting California and local counties. The aging population in Marin and Sonoma counties is one of the North Bay’s most pressing issues. “We are among the oldest counties in California, which poses significant challenges for workforce development and economic growth,” Eyler told the audience of a few hundred.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Life as a Retired Man in Mill Valley
“Babies are everywhere in Mill Valley. I imagine in my previous work-life schedule I didn’t see them all. Or perhaps there are just more of them? Either way, babies can be seen in carriages pushed by either moms, dads or nannies. The problem is they are pushed in the streets. Sidewalks are not always an option because they’re often blocked and/or difficult to push a carriage on. I missed all the baby action when I worked. Arriving home well past baby bedtimes made certain carriage pushing was not on my radar. So, if you want to see some Mill Valley babies, get out during the day — just be careful driving!”
Read MoreLongtime Mill Valley Legend George Cagwin Passes the Torch of His Glorious 1929 Ford Coup to Estuardo, the Widely Revered General Manager at Grilly’s!
George Gagwin has been a renowned figure in Mill Valley for decades, and his participation in the Memorial Day Parade over those many years has been well documented in his 1929 Ford Coup, spanning some 40 years. That makes Cagwin easily among the most prolific Memorial Day Parade participants. Anyone that has been to the…
Read MoreIslands: 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, an 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.
Read MoreRoCo Dance and Studios’ “Classes with Mary” Kick Off in March, with Pilates, Sculates, Stretch & Refresh and More!
One of the many performers who helped make it such a beautiful success was, as has long been the case, was Roco Dance & Fitness. As you likely know, Roco Dance & Fitness does much more throughout the year than just participate in Winterfest. That includes “Classes with Mary.” “Mary has been teaching at RoCo Dance for 20+ years,” says RoCo Dance Artistic Director Sadie Carhart.” “She is an incredible instructor and human.”
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