Posts Tagged ‘art’
Save the Date for Concerts in the Plaza
SAVE THE DATE FOR CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA!WHEN?Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00am-7:30pmWHERE? Mill Valley Downtown PlazaABOUT THIS FREE EVENT Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the…
Read MoreJames Gray to Receive MVFF Director Award from Mill Valley Film Festival
JAMES GRAY TO RECEIVE THE MVFF DIRECTOR AWARDAward Presentation, Screening of Paper Tiger, and ConversationFilmmaker will discuss Paper Tiger in an onstage conversationModerated by Rian JohnsonMonday, October 5, 2026 • 7:00 PM San Rafael, CA. (September 2, 2026) — The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) will present director James Gray with the MVFF Director Award on Monday, October 5,…
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts: Sunday, Aug. 23rd – $15, Sunday Summer Salon, Doors 4:30, Show 5pm
Summer Sunday Salon August 23, 2026 Doors: 4:30 PM Show: 5:00 PM
Read MoreThe Curtain Theatre: Meet the Cast of Love’s Labour’s Lost
This year’s cast features: Euan Ashley (King of Navarre); William Cagle(Nathaniel); Dominic Marco Canty (Don Armado); Heather Cherry(Holofernes); David Cole (Costard); Alexandra Fry (Princess of France); Diego Hardy (Berowne); Thomas Hutchinson (Dumaine); Rachel Ka’iulani Kennealy (Rosaline); Thomas Peterson (Longaville); Tom Reilly(Boyet); Arya Safavi (Katherine); Marianne Shine (Dull); Faryn Thomure(Maria); and Abigail Wissink (Armado’s Page). A Fresh Take on a Shakespeare Favorite In Love’s Labour’s Lost, the King of Navarre convinces three friends to join him in a three-year pledge to avoid women…
Read MoreThe Local Trade and Mystic Pack the Studio in Their First Partnership
Chamber members Mystic and The Local Trade came together to host a sold out spoon carving class last month. The packed room in Mystic’s new B-Side studio brought together members of the community to share the experience of carving spoons by hand. Using Japanese techniques and a range of tools, attendees all walked away with…
Read MorePlanting the Future: The Outdoor Art Club Gets Ready for Its Next Century
If you’ve walked past the shingled building tucked behind the wisteria-covered gate at 1 West Blithedale Avenue lately, you may have noticed something: the Outdoor Art Club has been busy. In fact, over the past three years, the Club — one of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce’s longtime members — has quietly undertaken a once-in-a-century effort to preserve and renew one of downtown’s architectural gems. The club has hosted generations of civic gatherings, performances, celebrations, and community conversations – but few people remember that in the 1930s it narrowly escaped demolition when the City proposed turning the site into a parking lot. Now, the Club’s members have once again rolled up their sleeves to care for this landmark — this time by ensuring it meets modern safety and health standards while preserving its historic character.
Read MoreOne Year After Its Mill Valley Comeback, The Hivery Thrives as a Women-Fueled Hub for Community, Creativity, and Growth!
“This space is our comeback kid and a testament to the resilience of women-owned business. We fought for years to bring this concept back into a brick-and-mortar offering, and it took tenacity and courage to make that happen. We did this because of our belief in the impact of women supporting women and spaces that celebrate women’s brilliance,” says Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery. The light-filled space includes open coworking and inspiration areas, private nooks, dedicated event space, and a sunlit backyard lounge. Built largely with upcycled and curated materials, the design reflects The Hivery’s commitment to sustainability and intentional beauty. Over the past twelve months, The Hivery has welcomed hundreds of women from across Marin, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area for weekly community lunch and discussion gatherings, creativity sessions, professional development workshops, restorative retreats, mentorship circles, networking events, coworking, and its signature 12-week Incubator Program.
Read MorePAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Presents ‘Annie The Musical’ – March 21st & 22nd, 2026!
Performing Arts Academy of Marin is delighted to present the beloved musical Annie! With the book and score by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, this Tony Award winning show brings friendship, adventure, and family to the stage. Directed and choreographed by PAAM’s own Matthew McCoy, with featured choreography by CEO & Artistic Director Annie Leese. Join the big city adventure as the charming little orphan Annie sets off to find her parents who left her at the orphanage run by the cruel and scheming Miss Hannigan. With help from her friends along the way, Annie finds a new home and discovers the true love of friendship and family.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Art Club Hosts an Extraordinary Season of Deep Dives into the Arts, Local Politics & the Natural World, From Grammy-Nominated Legends to World-Class Climate Scientists!
The OAC’s public speaker programs for 2025-2026 begin in September. We hope you will join us for an engaging year of speaker programs and public events. Be sure to note the location for each program. Our Clubhouse will be closed from January through May as our kitchen undergoes a major renovation. Programs during that period will be at various locations.
Read MoreWhether It Be Immersive Beauty Indoors or Outdoors, Art is Deep in the 94941 – Let’s Connect With Our Abundance of Creativity and spread More Art, Murals and More in 2026!!
When people think of murals, they often picture large public artworks on commercial buildings—and Mill Valley has a few. But with Mill Valley Murals, co-founders Alex Fong and Lynsey Vera, are expanding that vision, bringing vibrant, personalized art not only to businesses but to homes as well. A local artist and mom, Lynsey’s public works include familiar local favorites such as the red-tailed hawk at BooKoo, the Tam Valley meets Palm Springs scene at the B-Lounge/Tam Junction, and the cool birds of Upside Coffee. Beyond public spaces, Lynsey has also created many private murals in homes across the community—building lasting friendships with neighbors while delivering one-of-a-kind works of art that are as unique as the people who live there.
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