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California Film Institute Taps Film Society of Lincoln Center Veteran as Artistic Director

Kuo will report to CaFilm founder and Executive Director Mark Fishkin. ā€œRose brings a remarkable combination of international experience, artistic vision, and deep commitment to the cinematic arts,ā€ Fishkin said in a statement. ā€œHer leadership will ensure that CaFilm continues to champion independent voices, engage audiences, and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.ā€

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CBD, 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.Ā 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.

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Moves to Modernize Parking Payment System

ā€œDuring the kiosk trial period, staff collected and responded to approximately 25 complaints,ā€ a staff report said. ā€œComplaints 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.ā€ 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.

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The Kelly Brush Foundation Is Partnering with the City of Mill Valley & Mill Valley TMAC (Traffic and Mobility Advisory Committee) on the 4th Annual Kelly Brush Ride, Returning to Depot Plaza on Sat., Oct. 25! Ā 

The Kelly Brush Foundation will be partnering with the City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley TMAC (Traffic and Mobility Advisory Committee) on the 4th Annual Kelly Brush Ride, returning to Depot Plaza on Saturday October 25, 2025. This Peer to Peer Fundraising Cycling Event celebrates the KBF’s mission to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active, engaged lives through adaptive sports and recreation, and the City’s commitment to a improving access to the incredible recreation opportunities in and around town for folks accessing the area by bike, on foot, by wheelchair, or on public transportation. The event will include a community celebration open to all on Depot Plaza from 12-4 on Saturday the 25th, featuring food, beverage, live music from Sean Carscadden, and an opportunity to learn more about adaptive sports, the KBF’s mission, and TMAC’s work. Ā 

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Turning Walls Into Stories: Mill Valley Murals Brings Immersive Art Into Everyday Life!

When people think of murals, they often picture large public artworks on commercial buildings—and Mill Valley has a few. But with Mill Valley Murals, co-founders Alex Fong and Lynsey Vera, are expanding that vision, bringing vibrant, personalized art not only to businesses but to homes as well. A local artist and mom, Lynsey’s public works include familiar local favorites such as the red-tailed hawk at BooKoo, the Tam Valley meets Palm Springs scene at the B-Lounge/Tam Junction, and the cool birds of Upside Coffee. Beyond public spaces, Lynsey has also created many private murals in homes across the community—building lasting friendships with neighbors while delivering one-of-a-kind works of art that are as unique as the people who live there.

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Celebrating Our 125th Anniversary!!, and A Huge Shout-Out to Our Fantastic Chamber Members!

As so many of you already know, 2025 marks the 125th anniversary of Mill Valley’s incorporation, and recognition of this milestone will culminate with a full day of celebratory activities on Monday, September 1st. It’s going to be a, incredible day! It is incredibly important to celebrate all of the amazing people who have made this event happen – the list is just about endless. A Huge Shout-Out to Our Fantastic Mill Valley Chamber Members! Cheers to all the Chamber members who are helping bring Mill Valley’s 125th Celebration to life on Labor Day, September 1st. Each of these members is contributing in some way to make it a day to remember! If we’ve missed anyone, apologies–please comment below so we can celebrate you as well.

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SF Chronicle: San Francisco Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction – It’s Leading the Way Again, and It Could Benefit Marin and the Larger Bay Area

Something has been in the air inĀ San FranciscoĀ for more than a year now — and for once, it’s not fog or hype aboutĀ what’s next in tech. Instead, it’s clarity. After years ofĀ national headlinesĀ portraying the city as a symbol of dysfunction, San Francisco is quietlyĀ undergoingĀ aĀ course correctionĀ rooted not in ideology but in common sense. We’ve witnessed investments in law enforcement, a successful tax cut measure to support both small and large businesses, and, most recently, an end to the practice of distributing drug paraphernalia on our streets.

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Mill Valley Music Fest News: For now, Given the Current Macro-Economic Climate & Profound Changes in Music Festival Economics & the Impending MVMS Construction Project, We’ve Decided to Take a Pause in 2026 From MVMF. We’ll Keep Innovating & Serving our Members and Community in Every Way We Can. But for now, We’ll Pause MVMF in 2026. We’ll see you around, and we’ll be back!

We hope to get back to being a source of amazing music again in our community. For now, given the current macro economic climate and profound changes in music festival economics, we have decided to take a pause in 2026 from producing the Mill Valley Music Festival. We will keep innovating and serving our members and community in every way we can. But for now, all these years later, we have decided to take a brief pause from producing the Mill Valley Music Fest in 2026. We’ll see you around town, and we’ll be back!

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Curtain Theatre Returns With a Dynamic Series of Free Performances of William Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It,’ Directed by Doyle Ott – Celebrating 25 years in Old Mill Park!

As You Like It is a play about exile, the challenges and rewards of living outside the centers of power and knowledge–and the self-knowledge and healing that emanate from Bohemia, symbolized here by the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s home county.This production will lean into the dangers of exile, including the need to escape and to stay hidden, the tension between the need to trust strangers and not knowing whom to trust. As the broken exiles learn to heal, shepherds and farmers reclaim the dignity of their craft and a tyrant Duke is transformed, emerging like a prayer for the wisdom the people deserve in a ruler.In design, staging and music, we will pay homage to the Bohemian ideals that Northern California—and particularly, Mill Valley—have represented for 125 years.Free! No tickets or reservations.

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