Posts Tagged ‘shopping’
Mill Valley Mercantile Welcomes Kate Covet to the Store! Meet the Designer and Explore Her Stunning Spring Line – Friday, March 21 – Saturday, March 22 11am – 6pm
We are thrilled to welcome Kate of Covet to the store! Meet the designer and explore her stunning spring line at Mill Valley Mercantile – Friday, March 21 – Saturday, March 22 11am – 6pm. 167a Throckmorton Ave.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreLet’s Go Live: ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return from MV Chamber & NoisePop, Kicking it Off With Alexi on March 20th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm, Followed by Meggy Travers at the Spring Faire on March 29th at the Mill Valley Community Center!
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town, all to remind you, and ourselves, that live music is a fundament element within the 94941, and as the weather gets a bit less frosty and the sun stays awake a bit longer, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had! FIRST UP: Alexi Glickman is no newbie – Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm!!
Read MoreJanis Ganaden’s Surf + Sand Boutique Hosts an Early Career Counseling Discussion – March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm.
With Janis Ganaden taking the helm of the business in 2024, Ganaden in mixing it up a bit in March, hosting an Eartl Career Counseling Discussion via the The Hull Agency, which can help your recent or soon-to-be graduate start on a clear and confident career path. The event, set for March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm, features speakers Erin Hull and Christine Calegari.
Read MoreA Full Circle Mill Valley Moment: Tartine Looks to Return to the 94941 Later This Year!
Famed baker Chad Roberston and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt started here in 1999 with the aforementioned Bay Village Bakery, closing it in early 2002, later going on to massive acclaim with their Tartine bakery. But now it’s official: the Tartine sourdough will soon be rising at the Strawberry Village shopping center in Mill Valley, as the famed bakery chain is expanding with a new Marin County spot that will apparently offer some exclusive items not available at other locations.
Read MoreEquator Coffees Garners Permit Approval to Open Café in Sonoma
The Sonoma Planning Commission approved the permit for a new Equator Coffees cafe location in the Sonoma Marketplace shopping center this week.From their Marin County roots to statewide acclaim, Equator Coffees is bringing its brews to Sonoma Valley with a new location in the heart of downtown, marking its first foray into the county. The woman-owned company was founded in 1995 by Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell in their Corte Madera garage with a focus on producing organic coffee with environmentally sustainable, fair-trade business operations.
Read MoreEconomic Outlook Summit 2025 Indicates the North Bay Economy Faces Challenges Due to an Aging Population and Slow Job Growth, Eyes Need to Attract Younger Workers
The North Bay is facing stagnant population growth in coming decades and limited housing development until the profitability of construction changes. And the region’s lack of population growth and persistent high housing costs complicate growth in the local economy and keeping workers and businesses in the region. That was the message from experts and entrepreneurs speaking at the Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook Summit, held Thursday at Sonoma State University’s ballroom in Rohnert Park. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc., provided a deep dive into how the national economy is affecting California and local counties. The aging population in Marin and Sonoma counties is one of the North Bay’s most pressing issues. “We are among the oldest counties in California, which poses significant challenges for workforce development and economic growth,” Eyler told the audience of a few hundred.
Read MoreRims & Goggles Are Thrilled to Invite You to this Month’s Trunk Show Event – Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, Two of the Most Iconic & Innovative Eyewear Brands in the Industry, Showcase Entire Spring ’25 Collection! 11am-5pm
We are thrilled to invite you to this month’s Trunk Show Event @ Rims & Goggles. Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, two of the most iconic and innovative eyewear brands in the industry, will be showcasing their entire Spring ’25 collection at Rims & Goggles in Strawberry Village this Saturday! Enjoy… 20% SAVINGS: Irresistible offers on your Frame & RX orders from our guest during the event. Exclusive Collections: Explore their 2025 Spring collection-Try them on before anyone else! Personal Styling: Let our expert stylists help you find the perfect frames that turn heads. Snack Attack: Sip & nibble while you shop!
Read MoreIslands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!
No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, an outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
Read MoreMill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!!
Our intent for the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Mill Valley is to bring our community together for a common awareness and commitment to this special town and surrounding community. As part of that effort, the Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a series of articles by noted local historian and author Joyce Kleiner. These articles are intended to foster understanding, and pride, in Mill Valley’s history, and will focus on some of the people and events that shaped Mill Valley’s spirit of stewardship, volunteerism, and community involvement. Our efforts will culminate in a wide range events on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, including an historically-themed parade, live music, an ice cream social, screenings of historical videos, and tours of the Old Mill.
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