Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
Mt. Tam Church Hosts Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 22, Joins the Push for Living Wages for Caregivers
“We are facing a care crisis in Marin. There is a shortage of caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities, especially for the most vulnerable among us. And those among us who do this essential work face low wages and difficult working conditions. Come learn how we can act to make Marin a community that truly cares –for older adults, people with disabilities, workers, and all of us.”
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Love Is In the Air: Murphy Productions, O’Hanlon Center Tee Up 9th Annual Love Salon
The event boasts an excellent slate of performers, including music from the likes of Kurt Hugel, Tim Ryan, Daniel Patrick, Diana Gat Cantania Alexia Ulbinsky and Caylia Chaikin, along with poetry from Suz Lipman, storytelling from Sheri Williamson and Ginnie Job, tango dancing from Aldo Zamudio and partner and Chipps Barsky with the Art of the Valentine.
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Desta Gallery Presents the Work of Heidi Berrin Shonkoff and Kathleen Finney – Feb. 17-March 25
On the heels of a presentation of a 20-year survey exhibition of abstract paintings by Jeffrey Long last month, Desta Gallery welcomes abstract artists Heidi Berrin Shonkoff and Kathleen Finney to Desta Gallery February 17 – March 25, with an artist reception and talk on February 25, 3-5pm.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Feb. 13
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
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Throckmorton Theatre’s Youth Ensemble to Debut ‘Seussical the Musical Jr.,’ ‘Foolish Doom’ in February
The Throckmorton Theatre, arguably home to one of the most diverse landscapes of arts & culture in Mill Valley, is at it again.
Throckmorton’s After-School Productions is set to showcase “Seussical Jr. the Musical,” which “weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool.
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MVFREE, Heart of the Village Host a Candlelight Vigil for Tyre Nichols – Feb. 10, 5pm
With the latest horror in mind, MVFREE and the Heart of the Village, are hosting a candlelight vigil for Nichols, set for Friday, Feb. 10 at 5pm on the Depot Plaza
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On the Heels of Bajor’s Departure, MV Fall Arts Festival Seeks a New Producer Of Event
With Bajor’s departure, MVFAF has issued a request for qualifications seeking an event producer for its annual arts festival hosted in Mill Valley’s historic Old Mill Park. The event producer will partner with a collaborative non-profit, and work together with the festival’s long-standing and experienced volunteer committee, to produce an annual juried festival that brings together artists, musicians, and the greater community in celebration of fine arts.
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Surf + Sand Shop Toasts One-Year Anniversary
With the looming one-year anniversary of her arrival in town, Makiyevskiy has much more on the way, specifically a One-Year Anniversary Party All Day on Sat., Feb. 11. “We have tons of brands coming into town and sample sales and more!”
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Feb. 6
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
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Marin IJ: Supes, Sen. McGuire and Rep. Huffman Garner $2M to Address Marin City Flooding
The allocation comes in addition to $10 million in state funding approved to plan defenses for recurring flooding on Highway 101 that blocks the only road in and out of Marin City.
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Here’s Why We Created the Mill Valley Music Fest – And What We Hope to Do With It (It’s Much More Than The Amazing Sights & Sounds)
Our Chamber members, primarily businesses, nonprofits and individuals, know who we are and what we stand for. But we haven’t always articulated that as well as we could to the broader community that doesn’t engage with our newsletters, blogs and social channels. MVMF is about continuing to be better neighbors to those within and around our community.
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Sweetwater Music Hall to Host a Pair of Smash Shows This Weekend – Shana Morrison Feb. 4 & Tribute to the Late Herbie Herbert Feb. 5
Bay Area blues and rock royalty gather for “an evening of blues” at the Sweetwater to celebrate the late Herbie Herbert, the former manager of Santana and co-creator of Journey, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 73 at his home in Orinda.
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