Live Music Everywhere This Weekend

Sound Summit Returns to Benefit Mt. Tam This Saturday, Sept. 9th, Featuring a Loaded Lineup Headlined by Lord Huron – Sept. 9
Michael Nash produces the event as an annual celebration and fundraiser for Mt. Tam State Park by Roots & Branches Conservancy nonprofit. Sound Summit has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars in support to Mount Tam. Full Story.

Get Your Groove On: Arts Commission’s Free Concerts in the Plaza Return – Sept. 9-10
While the buskers and the bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns September 9-10 as the Arts Commission’s brings back the Concerts in the Plaza series with two full days of live music featuring an array of acclaimed local bands, as well as a few exciting special guests. Full Story.

Stay Ready: City Hall Hosts After
Hours to Highlight Emergency
Preparedness Month – Sept. 12, 5:30-7

In conjuction with the theme of preparedness, we're back at it again on Sept. 12 (5:30-7pm) with our friends and colleagues at City Hall. for a fun, likely After Hours that will serve up a mix of delicious food and drink and plenty of wisdom from our first responders and City staff about navigating how best to prepare ourselves. 26 Corte Madera Ave., 5:30-7pm. More Info.

This month, City officials unveiled a preparedness guide specifically for Emergency Preparedness Guide for Leaders, under the auspices of the County of Marin's Office of Emergency Management. You Can View And Print The Latest Guide Here. If you are interested in receiving more info about emergency preparedness and businesses/organizations, reach out to Michelle Terrell, Community Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected]. Full Story.

A Week-Long Restaurant Rally Is Set for Sept. 10-17!
To celebrate downtown Mill Valley’s recent makeover, restaurants around the plaza are uniting to host a one-week Restaurant Rally. The promotion encourages diners to discover restaurants along the square and revisit their old favorites. Restaurants will offer diners a special 3-course prix fixe menu for $55 (September 10-17), as well as an $8 specialty cocktail to complement their meal. Full Story.

Green Business Seminar Moved to Tuesday, Sept. 19, 12-1pm via Zoom. Register for Free Below
When it comes to sustainability, there's the carrot and the stick. The carrot is a series of cost-saving steps you can take for your business, while the stick is avoiding sustainability consequences – the Foodware Ordinance is now in effect and enforcement begins Nov. 10th. The free seminar features Green Business Coordinator Mark Chhabria and Danielle Staude, the City of MV's sustainability coordinator. Full Story. 
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The 2023-24 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide Has Arrived – Time to Celebrate Our
Amazing People, Places & Connections!

In recognition of the path we’ve traveled and the road ahead, we chose “connectivity” as the overarching theme of the 2023-24 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide that recently arrived on your doorstep and in your inbox. The Guide’s content emphasizes the bonds we developed, the lessons we learned, and, perhaps most importantly, the patterns we changed for the better, as many residents set aside the rat race commutes in favor of more time spent with family and friends in the 94941, engaging with our incredible restaurants, dynamite boutiques, nonprofit orgs and amazing service businesses.

Go Here For The Full 2023-24 Emv Guide.
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Free Movies in the Park Series Continues With ‘Monsters University’ – 9/8 at Old Mill Park @ Sundown
Ever since he was a kid monster, Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) has dreamed of becoming a Scarer. To make his dream a reality, he enrolls at Monsters University. During his first semester, he meets Sulley (John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. Sulley and Mike engage in a fierce rivalry that ultimately gets them both kicked out of MU's elite Scare Program. To make things right, Mike and Sulley -- along with a bunch of misfit monsters -- will have to learn to work together. Here's The Trailer.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts Singer/Songwriter Karen Drucker and Her Band for an Evening of ‘Positive Message Music’ – Sept. 10, 4-6pm
The latest edition of the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts’ mindset features award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Drucker and her band for an afternoon of original, fun-positive-message music, featuring songs from her 22 albums. Joining Drucker will be master musicians John Hoy on guitar, Andrew Higgens on bass and cello, and David Rokeach on drums. Full Story.

Stop, Collaborate & Listen: The Depot Is Teaming Up with Club Evexia for Free Yoga on the Plaza on Saturdays, 7:30-8:30am, Starting Sept. 16th
Few things warm our hearts more than seeing Mill Valley businesses collaborate with one another. The Depot Café and Bookstore has been among the most prolific collaborators in 2023. “We’re hoping to bring more people down to the square, chill at the Depot Cafe and learn more about Evexia,” says Depot co-owner Mark Martini. Full Story.

Mamahuhu Celebrates One Year in Mill Valley With a Giveaway of Asian Flavors of Dairy-Free Soft Serve – Sept. 16, 11:30am – 4pm
Customers who dine in, order takeout or even stop by to get to know Mamahuhu can enjoy the flavors and paper coloring at Mamahuhu’s kids’ table and more. Full Story.

MTC Dives Into 2023-24 Season With ‘Odyssey,’ Written and Directed by Lisa Peterson – Runs Thru Sept. 24
Set in a present-day relocation center for refugees on the Isle of Lesbos, four young women fleeing conflict in Middle Eastern, North African, and Eastern European countries await the next step of their quest for home and family. Full Story.

Bring on the Gypsy Jazz: DjangoFest Returns to the Throckmorton – Sept. 28-Oct. 1
The return of one of the most exciting and innovative musical events in Mill Valley is almost upon us. DjangoFest, the longstanding event inspired by the late gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, returns to the Throckmorton Theatre Sept. 28-Oct. 2 for multiple concerts, workshops and parties. DjangoFest, which regularly attracts legions of fans of the “hot” jazz sound Reinhardt pioneered as well as guitarists from all over the Bay Area, has long been one of the landmark local venue’s most popular events. Full Story.

Bob Hemstock, Whose Gorgeous Photo of the Downtown Clock Tower Graces the Cover of the Guide, Is Our Spotlight Artist Thru Sept. 30 
"Just like the iconic Clocktower on the Ferry Building in San Francisco, Mill Valley’s Clocktower is at the heart of the action then and now." 
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Kari Iverson's Hello Modern Massage Business Garners Honors From Best of Honors, Expands Offerings
Iverson’s practice recently added free 15-minute Intake calls for anyone who would prefer to talk to her one-on-one before booking their appointment. They are available on her website, same as booking a massage. Full Story.

Co-Powered by MV Residents’ Firm, a 250-Unit Affordable Apt. Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees Moves Forward
The project, dubbed Oak Hill, aims to make a substantial dent in the dearth of housing, with a building of 115 affordable apartments for low-income and extremely low-income families. Full Story.

MV Friends of Parks and Rec, Which Has Raised More Than $375k to Support Parks and Rec Projects, Hosts Its 2023 Fundraiser to Do Even More
Since 2016, community support has driven donations of more than $375,000 to support Parks and Rec projects in Mill Valley. To continue its mission to advocate and provide funding for programs and improvement of facilities, they are hosting a fundraiser at the Community Center on October 12th, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Full Story.

Seager Gray Gallery Shows Marin Sculptor Joe Brubaker’s Famously Whimsical Characters – Thru Oct. 1
Since his 1997 exhibition at Susan Cummins’ MV gallery, Brubaker sculptures have been populating collections from coast to coast. He's enjoyed an enviable exhibition history and remains ever fascinated with the creative process. Full Story.

Terrestra, the 30 Miller Ave. Shop Its Owners Described as a “Museum Store Without the Museum,” Moves to Sacramento
“Our webstore Terrestra.com features all our most popular designers and many more items than our Mill Valley store. We loved having our beautiful space in Mill Valley but most of our customers are now all over the country, and we need to focus on them equally.” Full Story.

Tom Zizzo Shows Paintings at Johanna Becker’s Moonstruck Fine Jewelry – First Tuesday Artwalk is Sept. 5th
Moonstruck is set to spotlight the work of Mill Valley artist Tom Zizzo (see image, at left) in September under the exhibit name, “Nature’s Dream.” The exhibit begins September 5 as part of the Mill Valley Arts Commission‘s monthly First Tuesday Artwalk, 5:30-7:30pm. Full Story.

Marin SBDC Unveils Fall Workshops for Your Biz

Social Media Strategy: Optimizing Your Efforts | Save time with a strategy and content calendar plus tips on how to best use keywords, captions and hashtags to get noticed in the sea of social media. Thur, Sept 7 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm I Register Here

Instagram, Threads & Reels |Learn how to promote yourself through your visuals. and what it takes to create an image or video that has impact, draw and pull to get followers. Wed, Sept 13 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Register Here

Storytelling Marketing Through Video And Image

Learn what it takes to create an image or video that has impact, draw and pull so that your clients want to connect and follow you on platforms. Tues, Sept 21 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Register Here

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Learn the best channels for your business to increase your results and understand how to track data and build campaigns. Thurs, Sept 28 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Register Here

How To Leverage Ai For Better Digital Marketing Results

Learn how to integrate machine learning with tools to save time and develop targeted campaigns. Practical tips and strategies for leveraging AI tools to achieve better results.

Thur, Oct 19 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm; optional Q&A 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Register Here

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Marin Mag Unveils 2023 Best of County, And MV Businesses Can Bask in the Acclaim!!
In the words of the esteemed late rapper Heavy D, Bay Area residents and guests “Got Nuttin’ But Love” for Mill Valley’s shops, restaurants, galleries, arts organizations, service businesses and much, much more! Marin Magazine unveiled its countywide honorees earlier this month in Sausalito and Mill Valley was once again wildly successful in Marin Magazine’s 2023 Best of County issue. Full Story.

Paseo: A California Bistro Toasts 75th Anniversary With Chef Sylvain Montassier’s $75 Prix Fixe Menu Thru 2023
They’ve also debuted Courtyard Jazz on Thursdays, inviting jazz lovers to a rhythm-filled night of delightful tunes and good vibes in Paseo Bistro’s courtyard every Thursday. Music starts between 5-6pm and goes for 2 hours. Full Story.

Bacchus Management Group Shuts Down Pizza Antica in Strawberry Village
Pizza Antica is shuttering its longtime Mill Valley location in the Strawberry Village outdoor mall, bringing that concept down to two locations in Santana Row and Lafayette. Full Story.

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