Posts Tagged ‘visual arts’
Johanna Becker’s Moonstruck Fine Jewelry Hosts a Trunk Show on Thursday, Dec. 5th Featuring the Work of Lika Behar – 4-7:30pm, 11 Bernard St.
“You can look forward to seeing local art on display, meeting the artists, indulging in some snacks and wine, and – of course – exploring our curated jewelry selection filled with timeless and statement pieces – something for everyone!” Becker says. Mark your calendar and join them at Moonstruck on April 2nd at 11 Bernard Ave. “Bring your friends and family along to share in the magic of art and jewelry!” Becker says.
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Welcomes Artist & Poet Rachel Hebert’s Launch of The Book of Thanks – a Catalogue of Gratitudes – Nov. 23rd, 1-4pm
Bonnie Powers and Jeffrey Levin, owners of the multi-faceted Poet and/the Bench lifestyle store and jewelry atelier space at 11 Throckmorton Ave., continue to curate creativity. Their latest creative energy is curating “AUTHOR TALK & ORIGINAL ART SHOW: THE BOOK OF THANKS,” on November 23rd, 1-4pm. “Join us in community for the launch of The Book of Thanks – A Catalogue of Gratitudes by artist and poet Rachel Hébert, Powers and Levin say. Hebert is known for her ability to blend the visual and the written word into profound expressions of the human experience.
Read MorePAAM Again Hosts Annual Holiday Spectacular With an Original Production of ‘A Scarf in Union Square’ – Sat., Dec. 7th at 7pm & Sun., Dec. 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Keep the holiday spirit going with PAAM’s annual Holiday Spectacular. PAAM’s original production, A Scarf in Union Square, will put you in the spirit of the season with classic melodies, dynamic choreography, and a heartwarming story. Featuring performers ages 3 to 18. Saturday December 7th at 7pm and Sunday December 8th at 1pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, located at 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. “Thistle is beyond excited for this year’s show. “The Holiday Spectacular is a beautiful tradition here at PAAM. It is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit and I am excited to share another wonderful production with our community.”
Read MoreCar Talk: Jason Sibley Liddle Makes the Leap to Expand on Mill Valley’s Ever-Growing Car Culture with Moto Ranch Marin
“Creating such communities isn’t easy these days, with work-from-home, social media, and a sense of isolation haunting previously bustling places,” Liddle says. “This is my niche way to chip away at the loneliness pandemic, genuinely and with the intention of strengthening community bonds. Refine what real community is, amplify it, and repeat it in other places that need it. That is how I plan to create and spread positivity in the world—my contribution to the human race.”
Read MoreFacing Cost Headwinds, Marine Layer Group Pivots to an Alternative Model for Massive Unoccupied BofA Building in the Heart of Town, Eyes Turning It Into Retail Use Along With Flexible Work and Event Space
Aimlessly drifting tumbleweeds don’t spend much time in the 94941. When an intensely-felt Mill Valley controversy arises, our community engages, often deeply so, to say the least. Few subjects have stirred the proverbial pot in town more than the June 2023 proposal for the membership-based Treehouse from Marine Layer founders Adam Lynch and Mike Natenshon, part of the team leasing and developing the former bank building at 60 Throckmorton Ave., all of whom live in Mill Valley.
Read MoreCindy Kamm, for Whom ‘Painting Is a Means to Express My Passion for the Color, Design & Magic of the Natural World, Is Our Artist of the Month for November – Artwalk Is Nov. 5th, 5:30-7:30!
For Cindy Kamm, “painting is a means to express my passion for the color, design and the magic of the natural world that surrounds us.” “My intention is to use the canvas as a window to stimulate the imagination of the viewer by creating real and imagined landscapes. Much of my work is based on biological principals and images, with an eye towards connectivity and ecology. My years of observation as a naturalist and teacher of biology has helped me see and express these connections.
Read MoreThrockmorton Theatre to Showcase Suki Hill’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Photography of the Late 60’s Starting Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-7:30pm
Now comes word that Abby Hill will be showcasing Suki Hill’s rock ‘n’ roll photography of the late 60’s starting Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 5:30-7:30pm (which is also Election Day) at the venerable Throckmorton Theatre. “Come unwind with a chill walk through Mill Valley for the first Tuesday Artwalk, and swing by the Throckmorton Theatre,” says Abigail. “Suki’s photography has not been shown in 10 years and I am thrilled that The Throckmorton and Lucy Mercer has asked to host. Please come down and check out your town and all the beautiful artists and their artwork.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Festival Organizers Unveil Early Plans for the 4th Edition of Classic Bay Area Event on May 10-11, 2025, With Early Bird Weekend Passes on Sale Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 10am!
”We love our community deeply and we are proud to keep this amazing, family-friendly, multi-faceted May weekend event flourishing and raising the profile of this wondrous place,” says Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “The launch pad of the Mill Valley Music Festival is Friends Field, in the heart of the 94941 and surrounded by some of the Bay Area’s gargantuan Bay Area monoliths – the 2,500-foot Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Adventure, delicious cuisine, a myriad of arts and culture, and an amazing depth of music history are our jam. Come have one of the best homegrown live music experiences in the Bay. While we get to building the 4th edition of this vibrant event, make your plans for an avalanche of pure joy in the spring!”
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Welcomes Elina Peduzzi and Rosemary Carmen Smith for ‘Interconnected Opposing Forces’ – Thursday, October 24, 3-7pm
Bonnie Powers and Jeffrey Levin, owners of the multi-faceted Poet and/the Bench lifestyle store and jewelry atelier space at 11 Throckmorton Ave., continue to curate creativity, with ‘Interconnected Opposing Forces,’ an event set for Thursday, October 25 from 3-7pm. The event features a pair of artists via both sculpture and Cut Paper Collage. Seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interdependent and interconnected. Finding harmony and balance in systems in which the forces are constantly changing, can trip the imagination into innovation gear. Such is the story with the two artists, featured in Poet and/the Bench’s latest exhibit.
Read MoreThe 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Wrapped on Sunday Night, with a Number of Films, Directors and More Spotlighted Over 11 Days & Nights!
The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF47) proudly announced its prestigious award recipients, recognizing exceptional talent across a wide spectrum of cinematic disciplines. MVFF47 honored the following individuals and ensembles during special Spotlight Programs and Tributes.
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