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.
PAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Is Getting Ready for Their 2025 BAYPAC Premiere, Featuring Competitive Routines From Their Talented Dancers – Jan. 25th, 3pm at Showcase Theater!
PAAM’s CEO and Mill Valley Resident, Annie Leese Thistle is beyond excited for this year’s show. “Our BAYPAC Premiere is a celebration of all of our competitive dances as we get ready to compete and perform regionally through the spring. It is our opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy a fabulous show, and celebrate our BAYPAC and PAAM Squad dancers all the way through our graduating seniors.”
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Throckmorton Theatre Dives Into a Classic With ‘Chicago: Teen Edition,’ Which Kicks off on March 3rd and Runs through March 23rd!
This vibrant musical is fabulously brought to life by our superbly talented teen performers. Set in Chicago during the “jazz” age, the original musical was based on a 1926 play with the same name, written by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, about actual criminals and crimes on which she reported. The musical was brought to life with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book written by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb.
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Marin Officials Laud Regional Sea-Level Adaptation Plan
“Even relatively small increases in the bay water levels will cause major flooding impacts,” said Roger Leventhal, an engineer with the Marin County Flood Control District. That’s why Leventhal, Marin planners and environmental groups are applauding the San Francisco Bay Area Conservation and Development Commission for adopting a first-of-its-kind regional shoreline adaptation plan.
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Piazza D’Angelo’s Luigi Petrone Has Stepped up to Host a Fundraiser for LA Fire Victims – If You Can’t Make It In, Consider Donating Directly at the Links Below, or to Another Aid Group of Your Choosing
Like everyone, we’ve been devastated by the news coming out of Southern California. To help wildfire victims, join us this Thursday January 16th when we’ll be donating 100% of all profits to three organizations coordinating aid, including the California Community Foundation, Baby2Baby, and Pasadena Humane. This applies to all sales, all day, including dine-in and to-go. Not in the mood for Italian food? Can’t make it on Thursday? Consider donating directly at the links below, or to another aid group of your choosing. Make a reservation if you can, to help us plan for staffing. We’re all in this together, and we’re all Southern California Strong.
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TYSA & Friends Rally to Support LA Fire Victims
Thank you for your patience as we get the warehouse organized. Sunday 1/12: 11am-3pm. Monday 1/13: 11am-3pm. Tuesday 1/14: 11am-3pm. TYSA. 31200 La Baya Drive Suite #310. Westlake Village, CA, 91362. More days and times to come. We love you all and are here for you. Tysa & Rise and all of your community.
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Help Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers, Former Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Director, Recover After Wildfires
Clove and Jenny are pillars of their community who now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after experiencing unprecedented losses. They are overwhelmed by where to start, and any contribution will be immensely appreciated. We are raising funds to help them with immediate needs like clothing, housing, food and essentials, as well as to rebuild their home in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. At top left is a photo showcasing their home and the fruits of their love and labor.
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Kristina Rudzinskaya’s Etalon Partners with City College of San Francisco for Sustainable Fashion Collaboration
As part of the project, CCSF fashion students were given returned Etalon bras to use as their canvas. They were challenged to preserve the garment’s structural integrity while adding creative elements, decorations, or embellishments that showcased their artistic flair. The designs will culminate in a professional photoshoot, where the creations will be showcased in student portfolios and on Etalon’s social media.
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Mill Valley Residents Jesse Roselin and Jen Milum Team Up to Reimagine Your Child’s Education Strategic Pathways for All Learners
Mill Valley residents Jesse Roselin, founder of Tutor Corps and Pacific Preparatory, and Jen Milum, Coach/Facilitator, will lead a transformative discussion on innovative, personalized approaches to education. Discover strategies that can complement—or even replace—traditional K–12 schooling, unlocking your child’s full potential.
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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Looks to Rehabilitate Roof of Historic Mill
“If you look under it from the inside, you can see daylight throughout it, and there’s some places vegetation is starting to grow and get hold, and it’s an untreated wood-shingle roof, so it has a fairly short lifespan,” said Mark Neumann, the city’s deputy director of operations and utilities. The creekside mill in Cascade Canyon was one of the first built in the Bay Area, according to the Mill Valley Historical Society. Erected around 1835 by John Reed, it is one of the oldest standing mills in California.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 12th
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Chamber Music Marin Presents the Tesla Quartet – Sunday, February 2
Chamber Music Marin (CMM) presents the Tesla Quartet as part of their 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series. Now in its 52nd year, Chamber Music Marin will present a diverse repertoire for their new season featuring newly commissioned works and timeless classics. The season consists of five intimate concerts, all reflecting CMM’s mission of presenting world-class musicians at affordable prices.
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On Jan. 8th, Sweetwater Music Hall, Along With An Amazing Array of Musicians From Far and Wide, Honored the Late, Legendary Austin de Lone, Who Performed Around the World and Was a Stalwart Supporter of the Venue
Sweetwater Music Hall is excited to honor Austin de Lone, the legendary musician in Mill Valley and beyond, who has played all over the country and around the world for many years, and has been a stalwart supporter of the Sweetwater from the very beginning. Austin is going to hang up his rock ’n’ roll shoes, but has one more party up his sleeve to which you are invited! Please come and pay tribute to Austin and his many musical companions as we toast and roast him on January 8.
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