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The 68th Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Is Coming Soon: Help Us ‘Paint the Town’!
Hereās where you come in: Weāre looking for a sponsorĀ ā an individual, a local business, a community organization ā to fund this project. In return, the sponsor would own the completed piece, or they might donate it to Mill Valley as a permanent public artwork for all to enjoy. Itās a rare opportunity to sponsor something beautiful, participatory, and enduring ā a project that will be remembered not just for the finished art, but for the countless joyful moments that created it.
Read MoreAndrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC Is Turning One: Join Them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM to Celebrate Their First Trip Around the Sun ā Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!
Andrea de Francisco’sĀ MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a vital part of downtown Mill Valley that has exciting history on its side, is set to celebrate their First Trip Around the Sun ā Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!Ā MYSTIC Is turning one: Join them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM!Ā “This event is a heartfelt thank you to our friends, family, and neighbors whoāve supported us this past year,” says Andrea de Francisco. “We wouldnāt be here without you!
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the MV Lumber Yard
Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. When: Thursday, August 29th 4ā6 PM. Where: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, sponsored by The GoodLife Shop. Details: Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 guests. Your registration includes a signed copy of ‘Seasons of Greens’, light bites and snacks from the book, and a Q&A between Katie & Heather. Celebrate seasonal cooking, slow living, and the joy of gathering well. We look forward to seeing you there! āØ
Read MoreArts Commissionās 2025 Free Concerts in the Plaza Are Almost Here!! Los Mendoza y Friends @ 11am, IrieFuse @1pm, Nancy Fawson & Corner Pocket Band, 3pm-4:30pm, Mark Karan’s Buds: 5pm-6:30pm & Soji and the Afrobeat, 7pm-8:30pm!
Mill Valley also showcases thrilling live music at long-cherished festivals like the Homestead Valley Music, which returns to Homestead Meadow, as well as the Creekside Fridays at the Tam Valley Community Center, with Fog Burners on August 22nd and Marble Party on Sept. 5th! And don’t get us started on the venerable nonprofit Sweetwater Music Hall, which has top-notch live music just about every night of the week, as often does the Throckmorton Theatre. While the buskers and bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns this month, on August 31st, with CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA! Concerts in the Plaza returns in 2025 on Sunday, August 31st from 11am to 8:30pm. This year’s concerts are a special Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Showcase as a part of the Labor Day Weekend-long celebration.
Read MoreMakers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13!
Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13! Saturday, August 16 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, September 20 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, October 18 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, December 13 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite)
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Aims to Loosen Business Permit Requirements
Brian Foster, a commercial real estate broker, told the officials they were āon the right path.ā He urged them to be open-minded about filling vacancies. āYou want to have a staff that has some agency ā¦ where they can look at a use and go, all right, youāre going from a real estate office to a lighting store. Itās pretty benign,ā he said. āAnd if you can check some boxes we can make it work.ā The commissioners instructed city staff to revise their proposed changes based on their suggestions and present them to the City Council for feedback. Once the council weighs in, the process of formally revising the city code would return to the Planning Commission and council for final approval. City officials hope to amend the cityās commercial codes and parking ordinances by this fall.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Speeds Green Building Code Update
The council directed Cusimano and city planners to move forward. āMill Valley has had a history ā¦ of going above and beyond when it comes to climate action,ā said Vice Mayor Max Perrey. āI was just so impressed with our climate action plan and our community members that contributed to such a significant and thoughtful report,ā said Councilmember Caroline Joachim. āWe have the opportunity to really take advantage of this time and make the most of it before that six-year moratorium hits.ā AB 306 has some exemptions that city staff believe Mill Valley could qualify for, Cusimano said. āBut we want to leave no stone unturned and we donāt want to be sitting here a year from now regretting or assuming something thatās not the case,ā he said.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Fest Unveils 48th Edition of Festival Poster ā ‘It All Starts With One Seat’: A Tribute to the Power of In-Person Cinema ā Festival Dates, October 2-12
āMVFF has the influence of an urban festival and the atmosphere of a destination film festivalāthe best of both worlds for any film lover. Each year, our festival design reflects something vital about the current moment, and this yearās poster does just that. Itās a reminder that everything starts with showing up: one seat, one audience, one shared experience. In a time of digital everything, gathering to watch a film remains meaningful, personal, and irreplaceable,ā said Mark Fishkin, MVFF Founder/Director.
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery Co-OwnerĀ Heather Hardcastle Debuts a Brand New Space at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard ā You’re Invited to a First Look at Good Life Shop!
Hardcastle sees the shop as a continuation of her approach to food and hospitality, centered on care, design and the everyday rituals that bring people together. Whether itās a shared meal at home or a picnic in the park, her aim is to make the experience feel intentional and welcoming, with tools and objects that are both functional and artful. The GoodLife Shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at 129 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley. Find details, order a picnic, view shippable items or inquire about kitchen consulting services at shopgoodlifehome.com.
Read MoreCouncilmembers, Planning Commissioners, Staff and Residents Dove Deeply Into a Major Possible Reconsideration of Up Dated Parking Regulations ā MV Will Eliminate Parking Requirements for New Businesses Downtown
Councilmember Joachim mentioned possible underutilized parking lots, particularly the private lot adjacent to the Depot Plaza. “Requires a willing property owner,” she noted. “We do have these private lots that are underutilized.Ā The discussion concluded until later in the fall, but teased the possibility of dealing with formula businesses by identifying businesses above the 5,000 foot threshold, which applies to the larger buildings that are part of the downtown core area ā not Miller, not Safeway. You could apply for a conditional use permit to have no parking if you are doing a non-expansion renovation or change of use to a building that was more than 5000 sq feet.
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