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.
Longtime Local Artist Amanda Reeves’ Gorgeous Paintings – ‘Fluid Geometries,’ Will Be On Display at the First Tuesday ArtWalk on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 5:30-7:30 pm!
Reeves’ early fascination with natural systems, their networks, and the creatures who inhabit them, initially drew her to study marine biology, where she could revel in the fantastical creatures and unknown realms. The rules did not seem to apply to the morphology of life under water. The visuals of strange and brightly colored creatures swaying and moving in the swells and currents embedded itself and is reflected in these works. These biological systems, so diverse and unique to their surroundings, had such exquisite specificity and yet seemed so fantastical; untethered and floating within the space they inhabit, seemingly weightless – interconnected, related, and yet abstract and nonsensical.
Read MoreHollywood Reporter: On the Heels of Their World Premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival in 2024, Tamara de Lempicka Is About to Have Her Moment at the Sequoia!
The documentary “The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival” is a visually stunning film and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more.
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Journey into Stillness: Labyrinth Sound Bath with Iris Brito Stevens Friday, Sept. 5th, 6-7pm, at Church of Our Savior, 10 Old Mill St., Mill Valley
We are so grateful to invite you once again into the quiet beauty of our Labyrinth Garden at Church of Our Savior. Journey into Stillness with Iris Brito Stevens returns on Friday, September 5th, from 6:00–7:00pm. This one-hour sound bath is a time to settle, breathe, and let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls guide you into deep rest and renewal. Doors open at 5:30pm so you can arrive early, set up your space, and ease into the energy of the garden before the session begins. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $25–$40, supporting our Interfaith ministry.
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125th Anniversary Labor Day Specials – Get Ready to Take in the Culinary Abundance of Some of Your Favorite Restaurants!
Boo Koo, The Depot Bookstore & Cafe, Madrona Bakery, Mill Valley Market, Equator Coffees – 2 Miller Ave., Prabh Indian Kitchen, Flour Craft Bakery, Tamalpie. Onsite at the Plaza — Sept. 1 only: Grilly’s – Specials: Kid’s Rice, Bean & Cheese Burrito + canned drink + chips + cookie; 3 Street Tacos + canned drink; Chicken Taco Salad + canned drink Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Order: In-person orders in the Plaza only. Vitality Bows….AND MUCH MORE!
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Mill Valley Celebrates 125th! Parade and Traffic Detours
On Monday, September 1, 2025, the City of Mill Valley will hold a parade to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The parade will commence at Mill Valley Middle School and finalize in Lytton Square, downtown Mill Valley. There will be rolling road closures and detours before and during the duration of the parade. Following the parade, Miller Avenue will remain closed between Throckmorton and Sunnyside, to allow room for all to attend the festivities in Depot Plaza. We encourage those who have scheduled obligations to plan ahead and leave early to reach your destination safely. If you work or live along northbound Miller Avenue, between Camino Alto and downtown, there will be delays getting in or out of your home or business between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.
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Local Kitchens: Award-Winning Chef Rick Martinez, Sonoran travels, and more at Local Kitchens in Mill Valley!
The famed cookbook author travelled with the restaurant team to Sonora to co-create these dishes, available exclusively at Local Kitchens. Features Martínez’s signature tacos, burritos, caramelos, rice plates, housemade horchata and more. Rick Martínez is a celebrated Mexican-American chef, cookbook author (“Mi Cocina,” “Salsa Daddy”), recipe developer, and regular contributor to The NY Times. His menu created in partnership with Local Kitchens draws from his cultural roots, culinary travels, and signature techniques. Inspired by the Sonoran region of Mexico, the menu pairs expertly seasoned meats with flame-charred flour tortillas, bright housemade salsas, and heritage ingredients like chiltepin chiles, sourced directly from Mexico.
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The 68th Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Is Coming Soon: Help Us ‘Paint the Town’!
Here’s where you come in: We’re looking for a sponsor — an individual, a local business, a community organization — 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. It’s a rare opportunity to sponsor something beautiful, participatory, and enduring — a project that will be remembered not just for the finished art, but for the countless joyful moments that created it.
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Do You Love to Sing? Singers Marin, a Non-Auditioned Marin Based Chorus, Is Accepting New Soprano & Alto Singers for Winter Season – Rehearsals are Mondays in Tiburon from 7-9pm, Starting Sept. 8th
Singers Marin , a non-auditioned Marin based chorus, is accepting new soprano and alto singers for their winter season. Rehearsals are held on Mondays in Tiburon from 7-9 pm. Starting on Sept. 8th. The season culminates with a concert on Dec. 7th. The theme for the season is “Winter In My Heart” with songs that speak of heartbreak and the cold of winter as well as carols which celebrate the winter holidays no matter the weather. To register or for more information, visit singersmarin.org/seasons or call 415-383-3712. All singers are welcome!
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Andrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC Is Turning One: Join Them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM to Celebrate Their First Trip Around the Sun – Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!
Andrea de Francisco’s 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 – Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside! MYSTIC Is turning one: Join them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM! “This event is a heartfelt thank you to our friends, family, and neighbors who’ve supported us this past year,” says Andrea de Francisco. “We wouldn’t be here without you!
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SF Chronicle: San Francisco Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction – It’s Leading the Way Again, and It Could Benefit Marin and the Larger Bay Area
Something has been in the air in San Francisco for more than a year now — and for once, it’s not fog or hype about what’s next in tech. Instead, it’s clarity. After years of national headlines portraying the city as a symbol of dysfunction, San Francisco is quietly undergoing a course correction rooted not in ideology but in common sense. We’ve witnessed investments in law enforcement, a successful tax cut measure to support both small and large businesses, and, most recently, an end to the practice of distributing drug paraphernalia on our streets.
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Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School – ‘We’re 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 4–6 PM at the MV Lumber Yard
Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School – ‘We’re 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 4–6 PM at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. When: Thursday, August 29th 4–6 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! ✨
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Marin Theatre’s Next Play Tony-Winning play About Vaccine Politics Coming to Marin!
Seven years after its debut at Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre Co., Bay Area playwright Jonathan Spector’s sly, incisive comedy “Eureka Day” is coming to Mill Valley’s Marin Theatre. A spoof of ultra-careful parents discussing vaccination policy at an exclusive private school — and a spoof of much more than that — the play has been well received everywhere it’s been produced, including London and New York, where it won this year’s Tony Award for best revival of a play. Opening Aug. 28, “Eureka Day” will feature original director Josh Costello (Aurora’s artistic director) at the helm.
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