Posts Tagged ‘Depot Plaza’
Two Neat, an Unabashed, Unadulterated Mill Valley Institution, Was Duly Honored by the Mill Valley City Council!
Two Neat, brilliant Bob Bijou’s witty, charming, always LOL card, gifts, toys and much more shop shut down the business at the end of of August. Like many businesses who’ve lasted through many eras, it is largely a sad day. But Bob and his witty co-horts are focused on landing this plane with all the joy and fart jokes Two Neat calls for. From bacon-scented air freshener to inarguably the best collection of greeting cards in Marin, Bijou’s Two Neat shop at 111 Throckmorton Ave. has been an institution in Mill Valley for 39 years – with a little something for everyone.
Read MoreC.B.D.: Original Music Four-Piece Band With Deep Roots, a Shared Love of Storytelling & Genre-Crossing, With Live Performances Moving Seamlessly from Ballads to Rollicking Folk-Rock – Nov. 1, 7pm, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
The music of C.B.D. reflects a shared love of storytelling and genre-crossing. Their live performances move seamlessly from intimate ballads to rollicking folk-rock, carried by rich harmonies and spirited musicianship. The group draws from tradition while crafting a voice that is uniquely their own.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners!
Mill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners! The Mill Valley Film Fest revived the Window Display Contest for businesses in Mill Valley during the Mill Valley Film Festival, and organizers and businesses were thrilled! MVFF organizers are excited to engage with businesses in the immediate downtown and throughout the 94941. Award Presentation: Certificates were handed out on the afternoon of the Mill Valley Art Walk on Tuesday, October 7.
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 MoreCalifornia Film Institute Taps Film Society of Lincoln Center Veteran as Artistic Director
Kuo will report to CaFilm founder and Executive Director Mark Fishkin. “Rose brings a remarkable combination of international experience, artistic vision, and deep commitment to the cinematic arts,” Fishkin said in a statement. “Her leadership will ensure that CaFilm continues to champion independent voices, engage audiences, and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.”
Read MoreCBD, a Four-Piece Folk Band Built on Shared Voices, Mutual Respect, and a Deep Love of Song, Is Set to Perform at The Depot Plaza on Sept. 27th, 5:30-8:30pm
CBD is a four-piece folk band built on shared voices, mutual respect, and a deep love of song. This Bay Area Supergroup brings together songwriters Claudia Russell and Christopher Smith, multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaplan, and bassist Daniel Patrick. With two distinctive writers at its core and an eclectic sound that draws on folk, country, Americana, English Folk, and bluegrass traditions, CBD plays with the ease of old friends and the spark of something new. Their performances are rich with harmony, humor, and engaging songs that linger long after the show.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Moves to Modernize Parking Payment System
“During the kiosk trial period, staff collected and responded to approximately 25 complaints,” a staff report said. “Complaints ranged from not understanding how to use the kiosk, not liking the kiosk, lack of ease of use, expressing that the kiosk was positioned too far away from their vehicle, frustration there was a line to use the kiosk, and that it was less convenient than individual meters.” The Police Department said it acknowledged and understood these concerns, but also noted the advantages of kiosks over the meters. They required less maintenance, had more payment options and were more environmentally friendly.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Festival Organizers Are Bringing Back the the Window Display Contest for Businesses in Mill Valley During the Mill Valley Film Festival (Oct 2- Oct 12)!!
The Mill Valley Film Fest is bringing back the Window Display Contest for Businesses in Mill Valley during the Mill Valley Film Festival (Oct 2- Oct 12). MVFF organizers are excited to engage with businesses in the immediate downtown and throughout the 94941. MVFF48 Community Partner Media Kit WINDOW CONTEST SOCIAL COPY: 2025 MVFF MERCHANT WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST. Calling All Mill Valley Businesses, in celebration of the 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (October 2–12), we’re excited to bring back the Annual Window Display Contest—and we’d love for you to join in! Simply design a film-themed window (any film or film genre theme) display at your business. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to draw extra attention from Festival-goers and locals alike.
Read MoreNYTimes: Outsiders Love Mocking Marin. It’s Been Laughing at Itself For Decades – In February, ‘Marin Lately’ Began Satirizing the Wealthy, Idyllic Swath of the Bay Area. The Author Was a Mystery, Until Now
Every king needs a court jester, and one has finally arrived here in the form of Marin Lately, a satirical online publication. It’s like The Onion, but filled with inside jokes that only Bay Area residents might appreciate. Or “Portlandia,” the television series about Portland, the Oregon city similar in spirit to Marin. Add to it a dash of mystery reminiscent of the television series “Bridgerton,” in which the townspeople pore over Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers while speculating about who among them is dishing their dirt. At yard parties and around the Marin Country Mart, everyone seems to be asking the same question: Who is behind Marin Lately? If anyone knew, they weren’t telling. Until now. The answer, dear readers? Scroll on. It all started in February with a simple headline: “Tiburon Still Boring.”
Read MoreMill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation Gather Again to Raise Thousands to Support Parks and Rec Projects Since 2016 – This Fantastic Event Is Set for Thursday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-9:30pm, at the Sweetwater Music Hall!
In order to continue our mission to advocate and provide funding for Parks & Recreation programs and improvement of facilities, we need your help. If you aren’t already a supporter of the Mill Valley Friends of Parks and Recreation, don’t miss this opportunity to become one now! “Join us at the iconic Sweetwater for music, fun, drinks, appetizers, as well as meeting new Friends, on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at 5:30 pm,” says Joan Murray, one of the many board members associated with the Mill Valley Friends. There will be drinks, appetizers, music, auctions and more. 100% of all proceeds will go towards Parks & Recreation projects.
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