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Andrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC Is Turning One: Join Them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM to Celebrate Their First Trip Around the Sun – Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!

Andrea de Francisco’sĀ MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a vital part of downtown Mill Valley that has exciting history on its side, is set to celebrate their First Trip Around the Sun – Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!Ā MYSTIC Is turning one: Join them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM!Ā  “This event is a heartfelt thank you to our friends, family, and neighbors who’ve supported us this past year,” says Andrea de Francisco. “We wouldn’t be here without you!

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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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Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School – ‘We’re Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4–6 PM at the MV Lumber Yard

Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School – ‘We’re Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4–6 PM at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. When: Thursday, August 29th 4–6 PM. Where: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, sponsored by The GoodLife Shop. Details: Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 guests. Your registration includes a signed copy of ‘Seasons of Greens’, light bites and snacks from the book, and a Q&A between Katie & Heather. Celebrate seasonal cooking, slow living, and the joy of gathering well. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

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Marin Theatre’s Next Play Tony-Winning play About Vaccine Politics Coming to Marin!

Seven years after its debut at Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre Co., Bay Area playwright Jonathan Spector’s sly, incisive comedy ā€œEureka Dayā€ is coming to Mill Valley’s Marin Theatre. A spoof of ultra-careful parents discussing vaccination policy at an exclusive private school — and a spoof of much more than that — the play has been well received everywhere it’s been produced, including London and New York, where it won this year’s Tony Award for best revival of a play. Opening Aug. 28, ā€œEureka Dayā€ will feature original director Josh Costello (Aurora’s artistic director) at the helm.

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Arts Commission’s 2025 Free Concerts in the Plaza Are Almost Here!! Los Mendoza y Friends @ 11am, IrieFuse @1pm, Nancy Fawson & Corner Pocket Band, 3pm-4:30pm, Mark Karan’s Buds: 5pm-6:30pm & Soji and the Afrobeat, 7pm-8:30pm!

Mill Valley also showcases thrilling live music at long-cherished festivals like the Homestead Valley Music, which returns to Homestead Meadow, as well as the Creekside Fridays at the Tam Valley Community Center, with Fog Burners on August 22nd and Marble Party on Sept. 5th! And don’t get us started on the venerable nonprofit Sweetwater Music Hall, which has top-notch live music just about every night of the week, as often does the Throckmorton Theatre. While the buskers and bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns this month, on August 31st, with CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA! Concerts in the Plaza returns in 2025 on Sunday, August 31st from 11am to 8:30pm. This year’s concerts are a special Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Showcase as a part of the Labor Day Weekend-long celebration.

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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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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Residents Share Stories, Recipes in New Cookbook

A meatloaf recipe made for a veteran coming home from Vietnam. A casserole dish full of comfort on cold nights. These are just some of the recipes found within the pages of the new ā€œMill Valley Community Cookbook,ā€ an eclectic collection of recipes and the sweet, funny and historic stories behind them by former and current Mill Valley residents. Created by the Mill Valley Public Library, with support from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and Friends of the Mill Valley Public Library, the cookbook launched earlier this month with a potluck featuring many of the cookbook’s participants. A limited number of free copies are available at the library for people to come and take, and copies of the cookbook will be added to the library’s collection for people to check out.

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Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13!

Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13! Saturday, August 16 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, September 20 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, October 18 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, December 13 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite)

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Building a Community That Thrives Today and Tomorrow

After a Friday night in Boston turned into a fractured pelvis, longtime Redwoods board member Robert Reynolds knew exactly where he wanted to be for his recovery: right here at The Redwoods. ā€œI found myself receiving the best of care with friendly, personalized, professional service from a facility that had enough staff to meet my every need—from pain management to therapy. ā€Robert’s gratitude wasn’t just for his own healing. He saw the same loving care extended to his roommate, a skilled nursing resident of three years. ā€œI would recommend The Redwoods to anyone who needs skilled nursing care. ā€This August, during National Make-A-Will Month, we’re reminded that the compassionate care Robert experienced is made possible because people like you believe in this community.

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Sweetwater Music Hall, the Intimate Nonprofit Live Music Venue Established in 1972, Rolls into August & Sept. With a Packed Slate of Performances Across a Variety of Genres!

Sweetwater Music Hall, the intimate nonprofit live music venue established in 1972, rolls into late August and September with a packed slate of performances across rock, blues, bluegrass, reggae, Americana, tributes, open mics, and community benefits. Doors open one hour prior to show time. All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible. We believe in the transformative power of music to inspire change and unite communities. Memberships and donations directly support workshops, exhibitions, performances, and educational programs—expanding access to the arts for emerging artists and underserved communities. Join us:Ā https://sweetwatermusichall.org/donate/

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