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Planting the Future: The Outdoor Art Club Gets Ready for Its Next Century
If you’ve walked past the shingled building tucked behind the wisteria-covered gate at 1 West Blithedale Avenue lately, you may have noticed something: the Outdoor Art Club has been busy. In fact, over the past three years, the Club — one of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce’s longtime members — has quietly undertaken a once-in-a-century effort to preserve and renew one of downtown’s architectural gems. The club has hosted generations of civic gatherings, performances, celebrations, and community conversations – but few people remember that in the 1930s it narrowly escaped demolition when the City proposed turning the site into a parking lot. Now, the Club’s members have once again rolled up their sleeves to care for this landmark — this time by ensuring it meets modern safety and health standards while preserving its historic character.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Art Club Hosts an Extraordinary Season of Deep Dives into the Arts, Local Politics & the Natural World, From Grammy-Nominated Legends to World-Class Climate Scientists!
The OAC’s public speaker programs for 2025-2026 begin in September. We hope you will join us for an engaging year of speaker programs and public events. Be sure to note the location for each program. Our Clubhouse will be closed from January through May as our kitchen undergoes a major renovation. Programs during that period will be at various locations.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Art Club Hosts ‘Why Does A.I. Matter – Oct. 30th, Doors Open at 6:30pm for Libations & Lively Conversation – Free Admission!
Reserve on Eventbrite for a lively evening with A.I. expert and Mill Valley resident Susan Gonzalez, who will join us in conversation covering basics about how artificial intelligence can improve our daily lives. Gonzalez will be be answering questions that range from “Why does that chatbot want to be my friend?” to “Is it my imagination or is my A.I. tool hallucinating?” Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of non-profit AIandYou, previously served as a policy exec at Facebook and on the National A.I. Advisory Committee advising the White House A.I. initiative office.
Read MoreFor Many Years, the OAC Has Hosted Speaker Series to Continue to Inform the Community. They’re Continuing Those Efforts with a Trio of Speaker Series Events Featuring “Substance & Scandal” on Sept. 18th at 6:30p, “Why does it Matter to You” on Oct. 30th at 7pm and at 1pm Book Passage Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 20th!
For many, many yers, the OAC has hosted speaker series to continue to inform the community. They’re continuing those efforts. The latest is a trio of speaker events featuring “Substance & Scandal” on Sept. 18th at 6:30p, “Why does it Matter to You” on Oct. 30th at 7pm. and at 1pm. Book Passage Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 20th.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Art Club Unveils Its 30th Anniversary Garden Tour – May 15th!
Sip and Stroll with your souvenir glass through this historic Mill Valley neighborhood to discover seven beautiful and unique gardens, each paired with a special sip for you to try. Take a ride back in time on a cable car shuttle to gardens and relive some of Mill Valley’s early days while strolling through these timeless gardens. Walk or ride back through charming downtown Mill Valley with your walking map and explore special promotions at local stores. Include in your planning a Champagne Tea at one of three seatings in the OAC Main Hall. Enjoy live music, bid on the silent auction, stop by the “Ask an Arborist” booth among other specialty stations, with giveaways and more on the patio.
Read MoreThe Outdoor Art Club is Having a Massive Estate Sale at their One West Blithedale Clubhouse on Jan. 31st & Feb. 1st to Benefit Their Commercial Kitchen Renovation, Last Remodeled in the 1960s!
Party guests will have first dibs to shop our amazing collection of vintage handbags (Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Coach, etc.), vintage designer clothes and shoes (Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Dior, Valentino, Loro Piana, etc.), mid-century Dorothy Thorpe barware, fine jewelry, Le Creuset and Alessi kitchenware, vintage furnishings, 20th-century oil paintings & pop art – including an original, iconic circa-1966 Bob Dylan poster (the Milton Glaser one, with Dylan’s wild rainbow hair).
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Hosts Marin Masters Fine Art Show – May 30-31st, 5-8pm
“Join us for an elegant and artsy evening featuring a stunning showcase of fine art available for purchase,” says Outdoor Art Club Communications Director Susie Roy. “Savor delicious appetizers and indulge in a no-host bar while exploring the beautifully manicured gardens and the historic Bernard Maybeck building. This is an event not to be missed for art enthusiasts and lovers of refined experiences.”
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Returns to In-Person Speaker Series, Featuring Janet Crawford on ‘The Biology of Belonging’ – Jan. 18, 1pm
The universal human yearning to belong is deeper than mere psychology. Organizations and individuals unintentionally signal who belongs and who is on the periphery in a variety of ways. Processed by the brain at an unconscious level, signals of outsider status negatively influence focus, productivity, creativity and ambition.
Read MoreAcclaimed Filmmaker Christine Yoo Discusses Her Film ‘26.2 to Life – Virtual, Oct. 12, 1pm
This unique initiative pairs incarcerated runners with elite marathon coaches, leading to a remarkable 0% recidivism rate among club alumni. This compelling narrative underscores the profound influence of community involvement, reshaping the lives of both inmates and volunteers.
Read MoreOAC Hosts Executive Coach Lisa Lord For a Free Webinar Exploring Unconscious Bias and How It Thwarts Genuine Human Connections – Sept. 21, 1pm
With a little bit of knowledge and a genuine desire to foster human connection, we can all improve our ability to consciously include others.
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