Posts Tagged ‘Arts & Entertainment’
Baffled By the Rise of ChatGPT and Its Ilk? This 12-Year-Old Mill Valley Student Has You Covered – May 18
Whatever your preferred news medium, there are few subjects dominating the discourse more these days than ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI and released in November 2022, with OpenAI’s garnering a valuation of a whopping $29 billion. The discussion around ChatGPT has varied widely, from concerns about and the advantages likely gained by those who act…
Read MoreFrom the Wreckage of Wildfires and Power Shutoffs, a Mill Valley Star Is Born – Moxion Power is Changing the Game Across Myriad Industries
In a thrilling twist, those disruptive months in 2019 have birthed a Mill Valley-grown company that is seeing a massive spike in growth and employees (nearing 300), as well as an infusion of investment from some of the biggest companies in the world. Most importantly, the company – Moxion Power, whose manufacturing facility is based in Richmond – is squarely focused on reducing the carbon footprint for industries that have historically not done so.
Read MoreMill Valley Art Dealer Anthony Meier Announces Representation of SF-Based Artist Jesse Schlesinger
Trained in a wide array of traditional crafts and material processes including woodworking, bronze casting, glassblowing, ceramics, and stone carving, Schlesinger’s work evidences an appreciation for the intricacies of craftsmanship. This is reflective of his upbringing as the son of a carpenter and his respect for his skilled fabricators and studio assistant, Robbie Gould.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber to Showcase the Artwork of 33 students Tam High Students in Zachary Gilmour’s Drawing and Painting Class in May
The title of the exhibition, whose medium acrylic on canvas, is “My Community – portraits of teachers, coaches, friends, parents and other members of the community that the student wished to recognize.”
Read MoreScheuenstuhl’s MV Music Celebrates 15th Birthday With Performance of Rolling Stones ‘Let It Bleed’ – April 29
The 2023 edition continues the tradition on Saturday, April 29th at 8pm as the Mill Valley All-Stars celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Mill Valley Music! They will be performing the Rolling Stones’ album “Let It Bleed” in its entirety plus a satisfying night of other classic Stones’ material. Also contributing are the Marinfidels and SAS (Some Acoustic Stones).
Read MoreAviator Nation’s Mill Valley Lumber Yard Shop Serves Up Free 2023 VIP MV Music Fest Tix!!
The two separate giveaways details are: one on Instagram, and one in-store. To enter, follow Aviator Nation here, like their post announcing the giveaway, and tag 3 friends to enter. You cal also participate in-store, with one entry for every $100 spent in their shop.
Read MoreBank of Marin to Showcase a Baker’s Dozen of Mill Valley Artists as Part of Marin Open Studios – April 17-May 31, May 2nd Reception
The featured artists include a number of renowned locals: Barry Toranto, Melissa Pharm, Tom Zizzo, Doug Herr, Linda Wegmann, Irene Belknap, Meili Zhao Buinisma, Victoria Mimiaga, Tina Fossella, Nicholas Coley, Nance Miller, Liana Steinmetz and Tom Doyle.
Read MoreDocLands Documentary Film Festival Returns May 10-14, Honors Director Dawn Porter on May 11
Known for her timely commentary on numerous subjects with social and political relevance, Porter joins DocLands for a conversation, where she will delve into her craft as a documentarian, focusing on the original and insightful perspective she brings to each of her films.
Read MoreA Bonanza of Delight, Artistry & Imagination: Here’s a Rundown of the Delicious Food, Manzanita Market Products & Amazing Activities at the 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest
A lineup of 10 dynamite bands that will keep you dancing long before and long after the Mill Valley Music Fest on May 13-14? Check 1. Eleven phenomenal food vendors keeping your belly full while you dance the days away? Check 2. An incredible array of makers, creators, retailers, nonprofit organizations and much more? Yes yes. We’re unveiling the roster of amazingly creative food vendors and Manzanita Market participants, a must-have on any festival-goers’ menu.
Read MoreHomegrown & Going Places – Anna Harrell Is Set to Perform on the Sweetwater Stage at the 2023 MV Music Fest
I gained the confidence to see that I don’t just have to be in musicals and play someone else, but I can create my own music and share that with people,” says Harrell, who counts Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac – “that unique sound and the depth of their lyrics is always something I try to emulate,” as well as John Mayer, Lennnon Stella and the Beatles among her influences.
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