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.
With Continued Logistical Progress on the Historic Engine No. 9’s Location, Its Restoration Continues
Jeff and Don Millerick, lifelong metal workers and rail fans, have done much of the No. 9 restoration at their business in Sebastopol, according to the Times Standard.
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Poet and/the Bench Shines a Light on Hometown Hero Amanda Rowan’s ‘Place Setting’ Exhibit and MVFF
Rowan grew up in Mill Valley, and the exhibition at Poet and/the Bench and screenings at MVFF are a homecoming for the artist who graduated Tam High School and is the daughter of Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee Peter Rowan.
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Mill Valley’s Church of Our Saviour Unveils ‘Godly Play in the Season of Creation’ for Children Pre-K to 4th Grade – Sundays at 9:45am
As religious and youth organizations continue to reach out to their communities to grow and maintain connections, Church of Our Saviour is is unveiling ‘Godly Play in the Season of Creation’ on Sundays in the fall.
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Amidst Industry Turbulence, 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Promises a Whopping 148 Films Representing 41 Countries and Much More – Oct. 5-15
Despite the impasse, MVFF remains committed to delivering a fantastic 10 days of film, screening a whopping 148 films representing 41 countries, including 56 premieres, 86 features, and 62 shorts; 45% of all films across the 2023 Festival are directed by women.
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Larry the Hat’s Community Block Party Returns With Multi-Talented Bassist Angeline Saris Gathering a ‘Celebration of Women in Music – Oct. 1 (1-5:30pm)
This year’s event is a special one, as longtime Bay Area bassist Angeline Saris, whose career boasts a who’s who of legendary collaborators, including Narada Michael Walden Band, Ernest Ranglin, Zepparella, and most recently Todd Rundgren, has pulled together her “Celebration of Women in Music” to Mill Valley.
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Jeff Burkhart: Margaritaville Might Not Have Happened Without Mill Valley
“I was deathly depressed. I was in a Howard Johnson’s under Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, living there and playing in San Anselmo. It was awful. I wrote this song and it hit, and the rest is history.”
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Chamber Music Marin Kicks Off 2023-24 Concert Series With Pianist Iliya Yakushev – Oct. 8th, 5pm
Bill Horne: “Chamber music concerts are one of the more intimate ways you can experience music and we can’t wait for our audience to connect with each performance, and experience how the musicians work to weave their harmonies together.”
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Aerena Galleries Hosts ‘Words of Water’ Poetry Reading Feat. Patricia Nelson & Bonnie Thomas – Sept. 20, 5:30-7pm
The event, set for Wednesday September 20, features wine from 5:30-6pm and poetry from 6-7pm.
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Sofia Jewelry to Host Special Trunk Show feat. the World-Renowned Designs of Alex Sepkus – Sept. 20, 11am-5pm
“His collection of timeless, everyday pieces are perfectly paired with one-of-a-kind, handpicked gemstones that cannot be missed,” says Sophie Priolo, the shop’s co-owner.
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After a 4-Year Hiatus, The Redwoods Revives the Annual Bazaar Pop-Up Boutique to Support Programs and Activities – Oct. 6-7
New to the bazaar this year is a Pop-up Boutique featuring works of art, vintage jewelry, fashion accessories, plants, handcrafted items and much more unique treasures.
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Milley Awards to Honor the Legacy of Prized Statuette’s Creative Sculptor John Libberton, Who Passed Away in 2022 at the Age of 96
Mill Valley’s Milley Awards on October 22 will be the first without the creator of the Milley bronze statuette, sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. He will be fondly remembered.
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With the 66th Edition of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest, Organizers Seek to Elevate the Next Generation of Young Artists – Sept. 23-24, 12-5pm, Old Mill Park
Over 6,500 attendees every year explore this iconic, community-led event to hunt for hidden gems, check out bands that play both days every hour from 12pm – 5pm, and delight in a specially curated program for kids, families and art lovers.
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