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Andrea 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.”

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Marin IJ: Tam Union Board Nears Vote on Locking Cellphone Pouches

Research has shown that students are more apt to get depressed and anxious and have poorer academic performance if they are allowed unfettered cellphone use, trustee Cynthia Roenisch said. ā€œI personally feel we are committing educational malpractice if we do not restrict the phones,ā€ Roenisch said at a recent board meeting. ā€œI don’t need to see more data.ā€

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of November 11

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County’s Hopes for an Innovative Proposal to Split Marin City Affordable Housing Between 150 Shoreline Hwy. in Tam Junction & 825 Drake Ave. in Marin City Hits Another Significant Snag

Caleb Roope, chief executive officer of the Pacific Companies, the project’s developer. ā€œThat isn’t how we see it.ā€ Roope said the bonds were issued long ago and purchased by Citibank. He said the ruling has failed to shake Citibank’s confidence in the project. ā€œEverybody takes for granted that you’re not going to be able to unwind approvals that have already happened,ā€ Roope said. ā€œThe ruling doesn’t have an effect on what we’re doing and our ability to proceed.ā€ Roope said his company owns the land in Marin City and has all of the needed approvals.

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Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts Lebo and Friends for Dan ā€œLeboā€ 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 ā€œLeboā€ 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.

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Downtown Stalwarts ‘Musical Feast’ to Celebrate 100th Show at the Depot Plaza Patio on Friday Nov. 8th, Featuring a Special Appearance & Declaration by Mayor Urban Carmel – 5:30pm

On Friday, Nov. 8th, with Mayor Carmel and a City Proclamation marking the occasion, Musical Feast performs and celebrates its 100th show on the patio at the Depot Cafe & Bookstore in downtown Mill Valley. “Come Celebrate a special occasion in Mill Valley: it’s Musical Feast’s 100th Free Community Show,” says co-founder John Pearce. “After 100 Fridays over the past two years, Musical Feast has become a new musical tradition of live music, friends, families, and fun in the Plaza in downtown Mill Valley! Celebrate the occasion with Mayor Urban Carmel, the Musical Feast band and the Marin community for terrific line-up of guest artists, food and drink. Join us! Everyone is welcome! See you Friday Nov. 8th, starting at 5:30.

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Angela’s Ice Cream Co-Owner: ā€œThere’s Something About This Place. There’s the Beauty, the Connection to the Larger Bay Area – People in this Region Vote with Their Dollarsā€

At the other end of that Throckmorton Ave. block, there’s also no doubt that another relative newcomer, blockbuster hangout haven for a slightly different clientele is Angela’s Organic Ice Cream, the latest edition in a long line of fantastic ice cream shops in the 94941 (shout out to Baskin Robbins’ incredibly long run ā€˜til it closed in 2011.) In each case, the lines out the door say it all. Angela’s Organic Ice Cream was originally founded in Petaluma as Lala’s Creamery. Angela Garat and her son, Ignacio, purchased the business and recipes in 2017, and it’s been full speed ahead ever since.Ā There is MUCH more to come, as you’ll read here.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of November 4

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Join Us for a Community Potluck at Church of Our Saviour! Nov. 10th, 5-7pm

Mark your calendars for November 10th from 5pm to 7pmĀ as we come together for a heartfelt Community Potluck at Church of Our Saviour! As the year winds down, we’re excited to celebrate the spirit of gratitude and togetherness that defines our community in Marin. This potluck is a wonderful opportunity to share good food, great conversations, and a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome everyone—whether you’re bringing your partner, your children, or coming solo. Our doors are open wide, and there’s plenty of gratitude to go around!

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Wreckless Strangers Celebrate Release of New EP ā€œBlue Sky Fantasyā€ 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 ā€˜n’ roll tradition. Their unique stew of ā€œBay Area Gumboā€ 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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