Posts Tagged ‘Arts & Entertainment’
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts Annual End of the Year Party & Gift Sale – Dec. 7, 6-8pm
Saturday Dec 7 From 6 – 8 pm: Come to our annual holiday gift sale (Thank you Pamela Huss) and silent auction with live music with member Ed Grossman and his jazz trio, food from Mill Valley Market and the Depot, Waldscraft, Fairytale Brownies and more. We have silent auction items from Sweetwater Music Hall, Throckmorton Theatre, Kristin Jakob, Gary Yost, and MORE! Come Celebrate the end of the year with us and get unique gifts for others. Let’s celebrate the year together.
Read MoreOn the Heels of the City Council’s Decision to Back a Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts Near Bayfront Field, Supporters Seek to Rally Funding to Make a Long-Sought Dream a Reality – Donate Below!
The City, through a state grant, is funding $175K. Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation will contribute $25K. Organizers seek to get $50k from the volleyball community and plan to raise about $100,000 from a dozen community minded Mill Valley families,” organizers say. “We appreciate you being one of the community minded individuals that make Mill Valley such a wonderful place to live in!” The fencing to support the creation for this new exciting addition to the town will require significant funding.
Read MoreICB ART, Sausalito’s Renowned Artist Collective, is Hosting the Annual Winter Open Studios at the Historic ICB Building on Dec. 7-8 from 11am-5pm
“There’s an electric vibe in the building, and this event lets the public feel that energy firsthand,” said ICB ART Board Co-President Anki Gelb. “It’s a rare opportunity for visitors to engage directly with artists and experience the creative process up close.” “If visitors are seeking something truly special, we’re happy to guide them to studios that might be the perfect match,” added Linda Wegmann, co-president.
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Welcomes Artist & Poet Rachel Hebert’s Launch of The Book of Thanks – a Catalogue of Gratitudes – Nov. 23rd, 1-4pm
Bonnie Powers and Jeffrey Levin, owners of the multi-faceted Poet and/the Bench lifestyle store and jewelry atelier space at 11 Throckmorton Ave., continue to curate creativity. Their latest creative energy is curating “AUTHOR TALK & ORIGINAL ART SHOW: THE BOOK OF THANKS,” on November 23rd, 1-4pm. “Join us in community for the launch of The Book of Thanks – A Catalogue of Gratitudes by artist and poet Rachel Hébert, Powers and Levin say. Hebert is known for her ability to blend the visual and the written word into profound expressions of the human experience.
Read MoreThe Marinfidels Head North to Hopmonk Novato to Perform a Battle Incorporating the Music of The Beatles & The Rolling Stones – Wed., Nov. 27th, Followed by Mill Valley Music’s Record Store Day on Nov. 29th!
Mill Valley Music owner Gary Scheuenstuhl and his longtime Marinfidels bandmates are set to head north to Hopmonk Tavern Novato for a performance of their popular “The Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones” battle. The event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the Hopmonk Novato for a fantastic night of live music with Beatles vs. Stones! Tickets are on sale now, so click the “Get Show Details” link below, and get yours now! This evening with Beatles vs Stones is an encore presentation of Beatles vs Stones after celebrating Mill Valley Music’s 16th Anniversary.
Read MoreAndrea de Francisco, a Long-Time Creative, Has Launched MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a Vital Part of Downtown Mill Valley that has Exciting History on its Side
“MYSTIC is where creativity and community come together,” says de Francisco. “Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to explore their artistic side through workshops, curated art supplies, and thoughtfully selected gifts. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting your creative journey, MYSTIC is a place where everyone can create, learn, and share.”
Read MoreMusic Heals International Tees Up Annual Benefit at Sweetwater Music Hall – Dec. 9th, Sweetwater Music Hall
A major loss has taken place since Music Heals International (MHI) announced its 2024 benefit concert, Women Rock, Music Heals!, with the death of Phil Lesh. MHI will honor the Grateful Dead bassist and his landmark second chapter by presenting a Tribute To Phil & Friends at the show on December 9 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. Phil Lesh & Friends alums David Nelson, Elliott Peck, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, Mookie Siegel, Jay Lane and Lebo (Dan Lebowitz) will all participate in the special performances. Surprise guests are also expected.
Read MorePAAM Again Hosts Annual Holiday Spectacular With an Original Production of ‘A Scarf in Union Square’ – Sat., Dec. 7th at 7pm & Sun., Dec. 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Keep the holiday spirit going with PAAM’s annual Holiday Spectacular. PAAM’s original production, A Scarf in Union Square, will put you in the spirit of the season with classic melodies, dynamic choreography, and a heartwarming story. Featuring performers ages 3 to 18. Saturday December 7th at 7pm and Sunday December 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, located at 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. “Thistle is beyond excited for this year’s show. “The Holiday Spectacular is a beautiful tradition here at PAAM. It is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit and I am excited to share another wonderful production with our community.”
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Hosts Lebo and Friends for Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz’s 50th Birthday Bash Saturday, Nov. 23
Sweetwater Music Hall is thrilled to present Lebo and Friends on Saturday, November 23, celebrating the 50th birthday of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, the Bay Area’s beloved six-string virtuoso, singer, and bandleader. Best known for his work with ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Phil Lesh & Friends, and several other prominent acts in the jam-band scene, Lebo is renowned for his one-of-a-kind versatility, deft songcraft, and irresistible charm.
Read MoreWreckless Strangers Celebrate Release of New EP “Blue Sky Fantasy” at Sweetwater Music Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique stew of “Bay Area Gumbo” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability.
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