Posts Tagged ‘Arts & Entertainment’
Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Ernest Ranglin on Jan. 31st, Welcomes Kaneoka on Feb. 2nd and Showcases John Mcuen and the Circle Band on Feb. 6th!
Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Ernest Ranglin on Jan. 31st, Welcomes Kaneoka on Feb. 2nd and Showcases John Mcuen and the Circle Band on Feb. 6th!
Read MoreMonica Barbaro, 34, Who Grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, Just Scored a Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Her Role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan Biopic
Monica Barbaro, 34, who grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, (home of the Bay Area’s M Ill Valley Film Festival) just scored a nomination for best supporting actress for her role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic. The Bay Area isn’t a feature film superpower, but it pulls its weight in awards season, according to SFGate. The region also scored a well-deserved nomination for “Inside Out 2. The Bob Dylan biopic scored eight Oscar nominations, including a best picture nod and an actor nomination for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the icon. Barbaro plays the legendary folk musician Joan Baez, who becomes romantically entangled with Dylan as they tour together.
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Celebrates Galentine’s Day or Valentine with Jenna Mammina and John R. Burr – Feb. 14th, 7pm
Join acclaimed vocal stylist and songwriter Jenna Mammina, alongside pianist extraordinaire John R. Burr, for a special Galentine’s Day concert on Friday, February 14, at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery in Mill Valley. With over two decades of collaboration, Mammina and Burr share a remarkable on-stage chemistry that has captivated audiences nationwide. This performance is one of only three scheduled in Northern California, making it a rare and not-to-be-missed event. The duo will perform a curated selection of songs by artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, Dorothy Fields, James Taylor, and original compositions by Mammina.
Read MoreAfter 14 years in Mill Valley, Seager Gray Gallery Is Closing Its Doors at the end of January – A Farewell Reception Will Be Held on Saturday, January 25, 5-7 pm
Owners Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray remain committed to the arts and the community of Mill Valley but are pivoting away from their gallery space at 108 Throckmorton Avenue to take on new challenges. Suzanne Gray is partnering with Kelly Scott of The Goods to take the reins of Mill Valley Mercantile, a staple in the downtown boutique community. Long known as a family-owned women’s clothing boutique, the store has been a cherished destination for fashion enthusiasts for over two decades.
Read MorePAAM, 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.”
Read MoreChamber 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.
Read MoreMel Ziegler, Who’s Had a Multi-Faceted Career as a Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder of Banana Republic and The Republic of Tea, Is Set to Showcase His Work at the MV Chamber
“Turning away thought, I fall into a relaxed pace of working for the painting, The pictures start to build themselves. One stroke leads to the next and hours pass. Marks and colors swarm around and in me to find their way on to the canvas. I have no expectation except the unexpected. Here outside of time, surprise follows surprise. Ultimately the marks and colors come to agreement. The picture is complete. From the silence I see the work. As I look into the nameless field newly painted, the work whispers a name.”
Read MoreSFGate Via California Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist: Bay Area Housing Market in 2025 Sees Sales Rising by Roughly 10% – But Buyers May Gain More Leverage
“Although price growth has slowed since rates have returned to historic norms and inventory has increased this year, supply remains tight, and affordability has deteriorated, so a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is still a few years out, even though sales are expected to continue rising in the Bay Area during 2025,” Levine said.
Read MoreMarin IJ: California Housing Program’s Collateral Beneficiaries: Lobbyists, Lawmakers
“Those profiting from these transactions were unwilling to accept any meaningful accountability requirements, including that rents be discounted meaningfully from general market rents,” said Mark Stivers, director of advocacy for the California Housing Partnership, one of the program’s critics. “Greater accountability to the public is still very much needed.”
Read MoreRoberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob with Marina Crouse and Danny Caron Hits the Sweetwater Music Hall Stage on Jan. 22nd, 8pm!
Award-winning jazz/blues recording artist Roberta Donnay’s interest in roots music started at a young age, listening and studying jazz and blues, led her to record with legendary jazz producer Orrin Keepnews, and touring 10+ years as a member of “Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks.” The Prohibition Mob features Grammy-winning trombonist Mike Rinta, John Burr on piano, Scott Jensen on trumpet, Heshima Mark Williams on bass, Mark Lee on drums, and special guest Danny Caron on guitar
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