Blight Is in the Eye of the Beholder, But What Can We Do to Incentivize Commercial Property Owners to Invest in Theirs?

Blight Is in the Eye of the Beholder, But What Can We Do to Incentivize Commercial Property Owners to Invest in Theirs?

by | Apr 13, 2023 | City Council, City of Mill Valley, County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Downtown Mill Valley, Health & Wellness, Housing, Mill Valley History, Miller Avenue, Shopping, Tam Junction

Blight is in the eye of the beholder. When our team at the Mill Valley Chamber sees a commercial space around town sitting empty for too long, we quietly ask around about possibilities and inquire about how we can help. Though we certainly have some vacancies across...
Bank 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

Bank 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

by | Apr 4, 2023 | Art, Arts & Entertainment, Downtown Mill Valley, First Tuesday Artwalk, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue

For 30 years, Marin Open Studios has invited the public into artists’ studios, increasing art appreciation and building future artists and art lovers. The organization’s annual, self-guided tour of artists’ studios happen during the first two weekends in May. As...
From the Massively Impactful Destination Art to the Multi-Faceted Vintage Ruse in Tam Junction, Jules Mercer Is a Force for Community & Creativity

From the Massively Impactful Destination Art to the Multi-Faceted Vintage Ruse in Tam Junction, Jules Mercer Is a Force for Community & Creativity

by | Mar 28, 2023 | Art, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Kids, Live Music, Shopping, Tam Junction, Tam Valley

Over the span of more than a decade, Jules Mercer made a lasting impact on hundreds of children ages 2 through 5 years old via summer camp programs, craft parties, movie nights, and art themed birthday parties, among many more.  She did so at Destination Art, the...
Kate Barrengos Showcases ‘You Are Here’ Mixed Media Work @ MV Chamber in April

Kate Barrengos Showcases ‘You Are Here’ Mixed Media Work @ MV Chamber in April

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Art, Arts & Entertainment, Downtown Mill Valley, First Tuesday Artwalk, Food & Drink, Miller Avenue, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Parks & Recreation, Shopping

Kate Barrengos grew up on the wind-swept plains of Nebraska and has lived in Mill Valley for over 20 years. In her studio space in Sausalito, she paints a variety of subjects including landscapes, still lifes, and anthropomorphic portraits of forgotten women. The...