Posts Tagged ‘Arts & Entertainment’
Pacific Sun: Piatti Dishes Up Romance in Mill Valley
Set beneath the gaze of Mount Tamalpais, the restaurant exudes rustic refinement, all warm light, and the low murmur of people discovering, or even remembering anew, why they like each other. There’s a certain choreography to it—servers glide past with hand-made pastas and well-timed smiles, wine glasses tilt toward candlelight and every so often someone laughs just loudly enough to let the room know that life, at least for tonight, is good. Enjoying oysters together is a simple ritual, but Piatti knows it’s one of the oldest love languages in the book.
Read MorePAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Is Hosting ‘Pumpkin Bash,’ a Free Event Preparing for 2025 BAYPAC Premiere, Feat. Competitive Routines From Talented Dancers – Jan. 25th, 3pm, Showcase Theater!
“Pumpkin Bash has quickly become one of PAAM’s most cherished traditions, and it is a delight to welcome our community once again!” said Annie Leese, CEO of PAAM and Mill Valley resident. “Each year, we strive to expand the experience with both returning favorites and new activities and opportunities to connect with families. We are thrilled to partner with Strawberry Village and encourage everyone to come early for DogtoberFest and stay late for fun over in the center. PAAM is looking forward to an afternoon full of music, movement, pumpkins, games, treats, joy and festive fun!”
Read MoreTwo of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!
Two of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Continues its 2025 Chamber Music Concert Series at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church With Chamber Music Concerts – Next Up is the Esme Quartet!
The Esmé Quartet takes its name from the old French word for “beloved.” Formed in 2016 in Cologne, Germany, the Quartet has performed worldwide and won the prestigious Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in London. Now resident at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
“…high density, rich expression, flexible phrasing, and exquisite sense of sound balance…” Ongaku No Tomo (Friends of Music), Japan. Program: Henri Dutilleux: “Ainsi la Nuit,” Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131 in c# minor.
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts Pet Supply Drive – Throughout October!
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts Pet Supply Drive – Throughout October!
Read MoreWoander Owner Matthew Purdon Brings Families Into a Living Fairy Tale with The Wylding Woods!
Given a mission by the storybook fairy Lexivandrielle, adventurers set out to awaken the ancient spirit Greenheart, finding clues, casting spells, and helping magical fairy tale creatures. “Our live experience invites children to become an integral part of the story where their actions drive the adventure forward,” says Director and Writer Matthew Purdon. “In today’s screen-saturated world, this is a rare opportunity for kids to not just consume but co-create a fairy tale together surrounded by natural beauty.” Purdon, a trained actor, artist and technology designer, was the co-founder of Odyssey Works, an early pioneer in transformative immersive experiences. He first dreamed up The Wylding Woods. on walks through the redwoods with his children and then further developed it through workshops and playtests with Bay Area families, culminating in a sold-out preview last June.
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Fall Lineup: From Pink Talking Fish to Zepparella, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Beyond!
Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied Mill Valley nonprofit venue that has been a home to the counterculture and beyond since 1972, keeps the fall calendar packed with music for Deadheads, hippies, and fans of every genre. Jam fans will zero in on Pink Talking Fish, the beloved fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, performing November 1 and 2. For those who live in the Allman Brothers’ zone, Freestone Peaches hit the stage October 4, while Zeppelin devotees will be thunderstruck by Zepparella, bringing two nights of classic rock fire October 17–18.
Read MoreOur First Tuesday Artwalk Artist is Beth Davila Waldman! She’ll Show Her Work on Oct. 7th from 5:30-7:30pm and Throughout the full Month of October. Her Show Is Entitled: ‘Desert Intersections’!
Beth Davila Waldman is a cross-disciplinary artist using photography, painting, assemblage and installation. Her work explores the impact of socio-political trends on cultural landscapes, often through imagery laden with indicators of economic and social status, presented in a manner that emulates the sheer stress of imposed change. Waldman’s constructed vistas re-conceive the notion of sanctuary amidst the realities of colonization, and invite meditations on civil access. Waldman imbues her work with a unique materiality by printing or transferring photographs on a plethora of materials—from tarp to sails, canvas to paper.
Read MoreThe Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts The Blessing of the Animals – October 5th, 3-4pm on Lovell!
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts The Blessing of the Animals – October 5th, 2025!
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Unveils a 10-Year Anniversary Opening Party with Between Soil and Sky!
Poet and/the Bench begins a series of celebrations of emerging contemporary design for their 10th year anniversary in November. On October 4, visiting Topanga Canyon-based fine artist Danielle Hutchens will be in person for her Between Soil and Sky exhibition reception. Danielle has adopted using earth-friendly practices in her art. Her paintings primarily feature natural pigments she harvests and develops, a beautifully archival and non-toxic medium. Her new collection was created after the Los Angeles fires when “small things– tender shoots, shy buds– started to unfurl. Life, working underground in the quiet dark, was beginning again and in a soft, yet vibrant way.”
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