2011 Cover Contest Winners

This year, we had more than 200 entries in our cover contest — and the competition was stiff. Here, we take you behind the easel of our winner, share the inspiration behind his work and introduce you to the 10 runners-up. Read the full article.

Aircraft Casualty Emotional Support Services (ACCESS)

Heidi Snow Cinader, founder and director of the Aircraft Casualty Emotional Support Services (ACCESS), and cochair, Rachel Courtney-Reilly hosted the Sixth Annual ACCESS Hearts, Clubs and Aces golf tournament at Novato’s StoneTree Golf Club. The group raised over $180,000, which will support the training of additional volunteer grief mentors who provide bereavement care to the […]

WildCare's Annual Gala

At WildCare’s annual gala, master of ceremonies Arianna Huffington and various wildlife ambassadors—including Sequoia, a Northern Spotted Owl—helped make the evening a sold-out success. All proceeds go directly to support WildCare programs in wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education.

Oscar Night America

Film buffs descended on the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center the California Film Institute for Oscar Night America, an Academy Awards live-feed telecast as a fundraiser for their education programs.

Marin History Museum

Recently, the Marin History Museum celebrated Ross residents John and Maria Pitcairn, who donated a violin painted and signed by The Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick and an electric guitar signed by all members of the Rolling Stones. The pieces will become part of the collection for the museum’s Marin Rocks exhibition scheduled to open this […]

Marin Symphony's Recent Prelude Recital

The Marin Symphony’s recent Prelude recital, held at the Tiburon home of Joe and Heidi Shekou, featured piano soloist Robin Sutherland performing works by Schubert, Bach, Ravel, Debussy and Brahms.