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Throckmorton Theatre Revives ‘Tours & Tales,’ a Deep Dive Into the History of Landmark Arts Institution – Thru Sept. 4
By popular demand, the Throckmorton Theatre is bringing back its stellar “Tours & Tales” adventure – and yes, we’re skipping over the part where you ponder the possibility, because it is an absolutely spectacular must-do – on Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm and 7:30pm, July 30th through September 4th.
Read MoreCity Council Backs Naming Boyle Park Snack Shack in Honor of the Late Suzie Wickham
Suzanne “Suzie” Wickham, wife of Mill Valley City Councilman Jim Wickham and mother of five children, passed away on March 7 after a long, quiet, valiant fight against her illness, participating in a cutting-edge cancer study at U.C.S.F., and choosing to believe in the strides, rather than the odds…
Read MoreYes, Marin Businesses Raked In Restaurant Revitalization Fund Aid, But Context – Namely Debt – Is Key
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a $28.6 billion support program for bars, restaurants and food trucks whose sales were devastated by the shutdowns that states imposed in response to the pandemic, closed on July 1 after running out of money, despite only fulfilling less than one-third of the grant requests it received.
Read MoreWith the One-Two Punch of a Loaded Live Music Lineup and the New Rock & Rye Restaurant, the Sweetwater Music Hall Is Back
The Sweetwater Music Hall is ready for one heckuva comeback. On the heels of a painful, largely music-free 16-plus months at Mill Valley’s venerable music venue, with its dozens of employees left waiting for a return to work, the Sweetwater’s braintrust has unveiled its long-awaited, raucous comeback. It’s a double dose of both sonic and mouth-watering treats.
Read MoreAcoustic Power Hour: Nick Brown & Friends to Perform at Miller Takeover – Sat., July 24, 6-8pm
Off and on through the bulk of the pandemic, Mill Valley residents and guests have made clear that their appetite for al fresco dining and shopping options is robust and passionate. Some of that outdoor dining has happened at the #MillerTakeover…
Read MoreStrawberry Village Unveils Its Latest Arrivals: Poke, Ice Cream, Jewelry, Women’s Apparel and Custom Closets
The COVID-19 crisis ravaged business across the globe, and Mill Valley wasn’t immune. But as we continue to move towards normalcy – despite the most recent indoor mask recommendation to account for the delta variant surge – the 94941 is seeing plenty of good news.
Read MoreThe Kids Are Alright: Depot Cafe Debuts Menu for the Kiddos
Since the moment the Mill Valley Depot Cafe and Bookstore & Cafe reopened in January, longtime regulars and newbies alike have streamed into the gorgeously renovated building to bask in Mill Valley’s most celebrated landmarks and enjoy a delicious menu that linked the past with the present. But general manager Matt Borello has long had it in the back of his mind that they were missing something: menu items specifically catering to the kiddos.
Read MoreMill Valley Businesses and Customers Rally to Support Longtime Local Worker After Family Tragedy
Whether it’s been in support of restaurants and nonprofits during the wreckage of the COVID-19 crisis or the myriad programs to support frontline workers, Mill Valley residents have stepped up time and time again to hold up their neighbors. Tragically, they’ve had another reason to do so…
Read MoreAfter Tumultuous 2020, Marin’s Bloom Is Focused on Providing the Tools for Self Reliance
Bloom, the San Rafael-based nonprofit that provides free wardrobes and life skills training to men, women and families transitioning to a life of self-reliance and looking for a job, is ready to put the tumultuous, coronavirus-driven roller coaster in the rearview mirror.
Read MoreHuzzah! Curtain Theatre to Return to Old Mill Park Amphitheatre With Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ – August 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 and September 4-6, 2pm, Free
Each dose of good news of Milll Valley’s emergence from the pandemic, from live music returning to the Throckmorton, the top of Mount Tam and Sweetwater Music Hall to the long-awaited returns of the Hivery, La Ginestra and Movies in the Park, brings a jolt of adrenaline to our community.
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