Posts Tagged ‘visual arts’
Gorgeous Hanging Baskets Come to Downtown Mill Valley – Thanks to the City of Mill Valley, the Beautification Brigade, Green Jeans, Susie Turner of Green Door Design and All Who Worked to Make It a Reality!!
The City purchased the baskets from the amazing Green Jeans and and the equally amazing Susie Turner of Green Door Design, (along with a college student, Mia) are handling the watering. “Huge thank you goes out to Mill Valley Chamber for its donation of $3k to this project which covers the costs of the baskets, hardware and water sprayer,” Joachim says. “We sincerely appreciate your support and faith that the Beautification Brigade could get it done!”
Read MoreWhere to Shop Plastic-Free in Marin—For Your Health and the Health of the Planet!
We’re in Week 4 of Plastic Free July—and if you’ve picked up some new tips and have taken just one action, you’re already making an impact. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most important shifts you can make: Avoiding plastic isn’t just an environmental choice—it’s a health decision. Here’s why: 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and it contains harmful additives like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. These chemicals leach into our food, drinks, and personal care products, especially when exposed to heat or oil. Exposure has been linked to serious health issues: Hormone disruption; Infertility and reproductive harm; Early puberty; Immune system suppression; Certain cancers (breast, prostate, testicular)
Read MoreSean McGrew, One of the Most Impactful Figures in Recent Mill Valley History, Passed Away in Late February – Join us in Celebrating His Life and Memories of our Friend and Loved One
Join us in celebrating the life and memories of our friend and loved one Sean O’Neill McGrew. We will gather to honor the joy, love, and cherished memories that Sean brought to our lives. The event is set for Friday, August 1st, 2025 at Trocadero Clubhouse, Stern Grove, San Francisco, from 5-8pm. Please share this invitation to friends we may have missed. If possible, please RSVP to carlifullerton@gmail.com or oskar_rosas@hotmail.com. Casual dress and aloha spirit welcome.
Read MorePoet and/the Bench Hosts Workshop / Unbound!, an Exquisite & Wild Floral Workshop With Floral Designer & Stylist Tiffany Blaylock and Poet and/the Bench’s Uncommon Ceramicist Ian Hazard-Bill! July 27: 5-7pm
Each participant will be styling using one of Ian’s vases, made especially for this workshop and which you will take home with your floral creation. Tiffany will provide 2 separate demonstrations of arrangements concepts. Modern Sculptural and Wild Garden. Learn how to use mechanics, tools and other floral instruments; how to prepare flowers and cutting of leaves and stems; choose flowers from bunches Tiffany selected at the flower mart to make 1 vase arrangement and 1 hand held arrangement for transport; Light bites and drinks graciously served by Paseo Bistro.
Read MoreSFGATE Unveils Winners of the Best of Bay Area 2025 and, Not Surprisingly, Mill Valley Got Some Love Once Again
To no surprise on our part, Mill Valley businesses and nonprofits were successful in capturing awards across a variety of business types, a particularly massive achievement considering the fact that SFGate’s Best of Bay Area included the entire Bay Area in its purview: “A reader-driven popularity contest with more than 150 categories accepting nominees, per Editor in Chief’s Grant Marek.
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center Hosts Ian Dogole & René Jenkins – Sacred Spaces and Wild Places, July 19, Doors at 6:30 show at 7:00, $25 ticket O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley!
O’Hanlon Center Hosts Ian Dogole & René Jenkins – Sacred Spaces and Wild Places, July 19, Doors at 6:30 show at 7:00, $25 ticket O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley!
Read MoreDurable Goods. Made By You. The Local Trade offers 1-Day Woodworking Experiences in Marin and San Francisco!
“The Local Trade exists to teach the people who will build our future,” he says. Together with a team of instructors, mentors, and advocates who share the passion for bringing tradecraft to the next generation, we are excited to offer woodworking classes to the community. Part of what Local Trade is about local trade is that so many of us come from a place knowledge jobs, but maybe not enough of creating something tangible with our hands,” Sanchez says. “I come to this with open eyes in that I am kind of new to this space of woodworking or skilled trades,” he adds. “We’re always learning and I’m on that path right now with others through the help of experts craftsmen and women.”
Read MoreNeed an Updated Head Shot That Actually Feels Like You: Multi-Faceted Marin Photographer Harrison Boyd Has You Covered – June 16th, 10am-3pm, Township Sausalito, 3000 Bridgeway, Suite 100!
Need an Updated Head Shot That Actually Feels Like You: Multi-Faceted Marin Photographer Harrison Boyd Has You Covered – June 16th, 10am-3pm, Township Sausalito, 3000 Bridgeway, Suite 100!
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center Hosts a ‘Summer Salon’ – Gather at 4pm, Show at 5pm – $15 Tix – June 22
Artists Performing: Zan Adu, Shady Ladies, Stonefox, Judy Nee and Chris Alexander, Christopher Smith and Daniel Patrick, Mark Olson, Ruth Gendler, Potter Wickware and Dana Kelly!
Read More4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Rec & City of Mill Valley, This Vibrant, Inclusive Celebration Honors the Rich History & Legacy of Juneteenth, or African American Independence Day – Sat., June 14th, 2025, 11am-3pm, Depot Plaza
Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in beautiful Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Recreation and the City of Mill Valley, this vibrant and inclusive celebration honors the rich history and enduring legacy of Juneteenth—often referred to as African American Independence Day. Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Time: 11am-3pm. Location: Mill Valley Downtown Plaza. Cost: FREE The Freedom Festival is a family-friendly event designed to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with joy, reflection, and community connection.
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