Posts Tagged ‘art’
As Planning Commission Considers Proposed ‘Treehouse’ Arts & Culture-Oriented Club That Seeks to Re-Envision the Historic Bank of America Building, MV Chamber Weighs In
The founders of the popular Marine Layer clothing brand initially saw the building as a possible retail concept, but pivoted after learning of the significant aforementioned obstacles they saw as untenable. Instead, they chose a concept that has garnered excitement in cities and towns across the U.S. that look to create gathering spaces for communities wanting reconnection after the years of pandemic disruption. A “recurring revenue” model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Homestead Valley’s Tim Ryan Creates Whimsical Public Art Projects, Garners 2023 Milley Award
When he’s not brainstorming or working on his next idea, Ryan, a 2023 Milley Award recipient, is the senior director of strategic facility planning at San Rafael City Schools.
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic Presents ‘The Magic of Mahler,’ Featuring Soprano Jayne Diliberto – Nov. 8, 10 & 11
The longtime Mill Valley institution, led by Artistic Director Dana Sadava, is unveiling its latest set of performances with the “Magic of Mahler,” a deep dive into Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G Major featuring soprano Jayne Diliberto.
Read MoreICB Art Announces 11 of Its Artists, Including Mill Valley’s Sophy Bevan, Have Been Selected to Exhibit Work in the de Young Open 2023 – Thru Jan. 7, 2023
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s second triennial juried community art exhibition will showcase the talent of artists from across the nine Bay Area counties in the de Young’s Herbst Exhibition Galleries on the lower level.
Read MoreLongtime Downtown Retailer Kelly Scott Temporarily Takes Over Former Terrestra Space at 30 Miller With a Cashmere Pop-Up From Oct. 18-Nov. 5
Scott, the former owner of both the Alpha Dog shop as well as Sundry, a kitchen- and garden-focused store that was at 118 Throckmorton Ave. – the former home of Branded Boutique, the Mill Valley Hat Box, a laundromat and a fledgling version of Mill Valley Market before that – is opening up a short-term op-up shop within the former Terrestra space.
Read MoreAcclaimed Filmmaker Christine Yoo Discusses Her Film ‘26.2 to Life – Virtual, Oct. 12, 1pm
This unique initiative pairs incarcerated runners with elite marathon coaches, leading to a remarkable 0% recidivism rate among club alumni. This compelling narrative underscores the profound influence of community involvement, reshaping the lives of both inmates and volunteers.
Read MoreMV Chamber Hosts Artist Anki Gelb, Who Spends Her Time in the Bay Area, Bend, Ore., and Stockholm – Artwalk is Oct. 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm
Long harboring yearning to paint, Gelb found the creative time and space to make painting a reality after retiring from the business world. She has taken college art classes and regularly takes workshops to experiment with new techniques and new mediums. In the end she returns to oil, a medium with which she most resonates.
Read MoreArchitect and Interior Designer Sherry Williamson Unveils a Solo Show at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts – Opens Oct. 3rd, Runs Thru Oct. 31st
Williamson’s creations embody her nuts and bolts experience as an architect and award-winning interior designer with a passion for driftwood, textiles, photography, woodworking and a sense of the absurd.
Read MoreThe Milley Awards Are Honoring the Late John Libberton and Reed Fromer at Their Upcoming Gala on Oct. 22nd
They’re honoring Milley bronze statuette sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, as well as Reed Fromer, an inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, He died at the age of 55, died on July 1, from cancer.
Read MorePoet 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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