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Holiday Craft Fair Featuring Dozens of Artists Returns to Community Center – Dec. 2, 10am-4pm
“Join us for this festive event and enjoy some unique holiday shopping,” organizers say. “The fair features many new and returning artists selling their fine handmade arts and crafts. There is a wide variety of items to choose from that may include: woodwork, jewelry, glass work, ceramics, decorations, knitwear, fiber arts, plants and much more.”
Read MoreDesta Gallery Hosts ‘Elemental,’ a New Exhibition of Paintings by Sheryl Daane Chesnut and Isabelle Maynard and Ceramics by Karyn Gabriel
Sheryl Daane Chesnut finds inspiration in nature’s beauty, from its intricate details to satellite vistas. She explores the ordered chaos within natural processes, such as fractal patterns seen in ocean waves, snowflakes, crystals, algae, and river networks. These qualities infuse her painting, shaping her creative vision. Isabelle Maynard finds joy in immersing herself in the beauty of both bustling cities and the tranquility of nature. These diverse environments serve her as a rich source of inspiration.
Read MoreWinterfest Returns to the Plaza Dec. 3rd for a Tree Lighting & More AND Dec. 17th for a Full-Blown Holiday Bash at the Community Center, 12-4pm!
In the interests of spreading more joy than ever – and with the grateful support of our partners at Mill Valley Recreations’ Mill Valley Community Center, we’re expanding Winterfest across two dates. On the Downtown Plaza on Sunday, Dec. 3, we’ll have yet another fantastic lineup of singers, dancers and musicians to perform from approximately 5-6pm. Two weeks later at the Community Center, we’ll have another lineup of great performances, great activities, food trucks, a beverage program for adults and kiddos alike, and much more.
Read MoreMill Valley Native Todd Barbee Was a Force Behind the Recent Transition of the SkyStar Observation Wheel to Fisherman’s Wharf as Part of APEC
While there was plenty of heavy lifting all around to relocate the ferris wheel, which was placed in 2020 as part of Golden Gate Park’s 150th-anniversary celebration from the Music Concourse between de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences to Fisherman’s Wharf, Mill Valley native Todd Barbee, a multi-talented designer, helped make the transition happen.
Read MoreKelly Scott, Owner of The Goods, Debuts ‘More Goods,’ a Pop-Up in the Former Terrestra Space at 30 Miller Ave. That Runs Thru December
Now Scott is taking over the space at 30 Miller and turning it into More Goods, a combination of two of the aforementioned business above – a kitchen and holiday store.
Read MoreDesta Gallery Continues New Art Curatorial Program at the Depot Cafe and Bookstore, This Time With an Exhibition of Paintings by Bryn Craig
Craig’s paintings skillfully capture the breathtaking natural beauty of Marin County. Through his artful composition, meticulous attention to detail, and keen aesthetic sensibility, he reminds us of the extraordinary region we are fortunate to call home.
Read MoreOscar-Nominated Film Producer Orian Williams Debuts Exhibit of B&W Photography at Solstrice Gallery in Mill Valley – Dec. 2
In his first exhibition of black and white photography, WIlliams shares a rare and intimate glimpse into life on the international film and music scene. In his signature cinematic style, WIlliams documents the scene behind the scenes using the world’s most celebrated performers as his personal subjects.
Read MoreSF Chronicle Highlights Bay Area Death Care Workers Who’ve Charted Unconventional Paths in the Industry, Including Mill Valley’s Serene, Natural Fernwood Cemetery
“To speak to Bay Area death care workers who’ve charted unconventional paths in the industry is to realize that many fears of death are disguised desires to avoid honestly assessing our lives. It’s also to realize that creating ritual and meaning around death is its own kind of art.”
Read MoreCalling Female Entrepreneurs: A Trio of Local Marin Founders Host an Evening of Inspiration, Resilience, Innovation & More – Assembly, Nov. 15th, 5:30-7:30
The trio “seeks to provide both networking opportunities and encouraging lessons and insights from panel trailblazers in our own backyard,” Powers says. “From a birds eye view to curated questions related to the panelists’ business this ambitious team hopes you leave with at least one take away that inspires an action.”
Read MoreMusic Heals International Tees Up 10th Annual Benefit at Sweetwater Music Hall on Nov. 20
The 2023 edition of the event serves as the 10th anniversary concert, a “one-time only night of musical collaborations honoring the late, great Rob Wasserman – a gathering of legends, including acclaimed jazz bassist Christian McBride, ALO guitarist Lebo (Dan Lebowitz), Arcade Fire guitarist Paul Beaubrun, Dead & Company drummer Jay Lane and turntablist DJ Logic.
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