Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley’
Marin History Museum Spotlights ‘Mill Valley’s Early Growing Pains in the Late 1800s/Early 1900s
It was an enjoyable time in Mill Valley. Residents spent time at Mill Valley’s first restaurant, built in 1891: a two-story clapboard building known as the Mill Valley House on Miller Avenue. In addition, it was also one of the town’s first hotels. Owners Jesse and Lotte Bundy were known for their tasty veal stew and berry pies. In addition, the ice cream and lunch parlor were frequented often. In the evenings, silent movies were shown in a hall built with a plank floor. After the movies, the local children would fish for any coins that might have slipped between the boards.
Read MoreFacing Litigation Exposure, Mill Valley School District Steps Away from Friends Field as a Possible Middle School Location – Board Reconvenes on March 7
At their special meeting on Feb. 27th, the board of trustees voted to eliminate Friends Field as an option and to proceed with further examination of the current site for potential construction of the Middle School. “If we need to concede what I feel is the better site, then we will need revenue from this site to make up for the additional expenses,” Trustee Michele Crncich Hodge said. We’re going to need to have that site become a resource for our district children and provide and ongoing revenues as we navigate a new expense plan. We need to immediately (negotiate) a monthly agreement with the city.”
Read MoreJuli Lippire, Owner of Modify Organizing & Design & Our Mill Valley Chamber Ambassador for February 2024, Can Spatially Account for Every Object In Your Home – And She’s Got the Receipts
It wasn’t until an off-handed, “oh, duh” comment from her sister – “I can’t believe you haven’t started this sooner, you used to rearrange your room constantly, putting our brother’s Legos and your Barbies on different sides of the room” – that she fully grasped the fact that her calling was there all along. With her business in full swing, the worst of Covid changed everything, as homeowners retreated from welcoming in friends and consultants. “I thought, ‘did I just make the biggest career bomb ever’?
Read MoreICB Artist Fawn Bailey to Showcase ‘Landlines’ at the MV Chamber in March – Artwalk is Tues., March 5, 5:30-7:30
Bailey’s work is evolving as her bold, saturated abstracts transition to earthy expressionism while using lines and pattern to convey the natural boldness that earth bestows. A common thread throughout her work is the use of shapes derived from the natural world, including fungi, lichens, plants, and geological formations, inspired by her youth in the NY Catskills and her studies in the sciences.
Read MoreDipsea Race Stalwart Alex Varner Makes the Case for More Inclusion of Cyclists on Mount Tam
“One thing that has always struck me is the relative lack of inclusivity when it comes to trail use. People on foot and horseback have far more access to trails than cyclists do, while cyclists are largely relegated to fire roads. This lack of access is kind of hard to believe, given that Marin touts itself as the birthplace of mountain biking.”
Read MoreAerena Galleries to Showcase a Selection of New Art ‘To Lift Your Spirits’
The gallery is unveiling its latest showcase of art, including from the likes of David Tanych, Rob Snyder, Mariella Bisson, Chase Langford and Kevin Box. “I’ve selected several new works to the gallery that I hope will inspire you to bring new art into your life,” says Gwenda Joyce, Gallery Leader & Art Consultant.
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic Hosts a Party & a Performance on St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th, 4-6pm
Next up is a special musical celebration benefiting your local orchestra on St. Patrick’s Day – Sunday, March 17, 4-6pm at the Homestead Valley Community Center (315 Montford Ave.). Enjoy Irish coffee, wine and beer while listening to MVP musicians perform lively chamber music – fiddle tunes, Irish ditties and more! – in a cozy and intimate setting.
Read MoreThrockmorton Theatre Hosts ‘A Chorus Line – March 8-24!
After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest.
Read MoreRenowned Local Founders Gather a Panel of Empowerment Around ‘Scale Your Story: Branding, Marketing, & Growth’ – MV Community Center – March 7, 5:30-8:30pm
On Thursday March 7th at the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto), the group reconnects for ‘Scale Your Story: Branding, Marketing, & Growth,’ which organizers call “an empowering evening at the Mill Valley Community Center, graciously sponsored by the City of Mill Valley, to celebrate and elevate women’s narratives in business. This event is tailored for those ready to amplify their brand, refine their marketing strategies, and accelerate their growth.”
Read MoreGive the People What They Want: Mill Valley Music Festival Has Released a Limited Number of Single-Day Tix, with Two-Day GA and VIP Packages Available Too – May 11-12
“We live in a community that has the depth of knowledge, busy lives, and willingness to travel to the most exciting live music festivals in the country. With that in mind, we’re thrilled to invite our neighbors and friends to pick the 2024 Mill Valley Music Festival afternoon that suits them best. With this phenomenal lineup across both days, there’s no wrong move – it’s all pure sonic joy,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read More