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Inverness' Secret Music Venue: A Sea Ranch-Style Home Hosts World-Class Musicians

Camille LeBlanc curates intimate world-class concerts in her Inverness home, drawing acclaimed musicians to a stunning, remote venue.

Ian Maksin, Cello Player
by Daniel Jewett
May 29, 2025
Mill Valley Music Festival

Mill Valley Music Festival: Where Music, Community & Local Culture Blossom Each May

Hometown Music Fest returns May 10-11 featuring its most diverse lineup to date.

by Mill Valley Music Festival | Partnership
April 1, 2025
Christian Douglas in his garden

Forage and Feast: Edible and Ornamental Plants Cohabitate in Landscape Designer Christian Douglas’ San Rafael Garden

Landscape designer Christian Douglas’ San Rafael garden is a sensory experience, where edibles mingle with ornamental and native plants.

by Lotus Abrams, Photography by Sasha Gulish
October 25, 2024
Historical Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore: How this National Treasure Came to be a Popular Destination in West Marin 

Some will say that the town of Point Reyes Station is like visiting a foreign land that speaks English. And the history of the surrounding area is equally intriguing.

by Jim Wood
October 23, 2024

Creekside Pizza & Taproom: Dining in the Heart of Marin

Creekside Pizza & Taproom is more than just a place for food and drink.

Creekside Pizza and Wine
by Creekside Pizza & Taproom | Partnership
October 1, 2024
Mark and Zoe in the theater

MVFF 47: The Festival's Directors Share Their Top Five Film Picks

To help guide you through the sea of films on offer at MVFF 47, Fishkin and MVFF Director of Programming Zoë Elton have each chosen five extraordinary films they believe should not be missed.

by Bernard Boo
September 20, 2024
Still from Emilia Pérez, premiering at the MVFF

¡Viva el Cine! at the Mill Valley Film Festival Highlights Latin American Cinema

MVFF’s ¡Viva el Cine! program is an opportunity to experience a universe of Latin American and Latinx cinema from across the globe.

by Bernard Boo
September 20, 2024
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Alone in the Dark, Together: Moviegoing in Marin Is Alive and Well

Several Marin movie theaters are striving to keep theatrical exhibition a meaningful part of audiences’ lives.

by Daedalus Howell
September 20, 2024
community event at the San Geronimo Community Center

Reaching Rural Marin: Community Groups are Doing the Work of Connecting Health and Safety Resources to West Marin

Two two local nonprofits are implementing life-changing programs in hard-to-reach communities.

by Albert Flynn DeSilver
September 20, 2024

Women's Empowerment, January 6th and Endangered Wolves: Documentaries Tackling Today's Biggest Issue at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival

MVFF’s Active Cinema program is a curated selection of six extraordinary documentaries tackling some of the most timely issues impacting our world.

Still from Into the Heart of the Mountain,
by Bernard Boo
September 20, 2024
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Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
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When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024
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You might be wondering where and when this picture You might be wondering where and when this picture was taken. Give up? It’s New Year’s Eve 1971 at the Marshall Tavern. Built in 1902, the property still hangs precariously over Tomales Bay in the West Marin community of Marshall. 

The photo is one of hundreds in historian Dewey Livingston’s recently released book, Point Reyes and Tomales Bay, A History of the Land and its People. Here’s how Livingston describes the setting (by way of background, Web Otis was a young real estate investor in West Marin in the 1970s):

"Creating the new Marshall scene was a lark for those involved. As Web Otis recalled, 'We were young and had a good time doing it.' The owners rented the building to a variety of operators. The Marshall Tavern had good food and live music. Michael Considine, a restaurateur and owner of the Lion’s Share music venue in Sausalito (and later San Anselmo), went into business with former Marin County Supervisor Thomas T. Storer on the venue in 1969, attracting acts like John Stewart from the Kingston Trio, and Buffy Ford. Others were Mimi Farina (whose sister Joan Baez attended), Jesse Colin Young and Jerry Corbitt. Local musicians had a welcoming venue at and even Colonel Sanders, of fried chicken fame, made an appearance there to film a commercial."

Livingston’s book also notes that in November of ’71 — mere weeks before the epic New Year’s Eve in the photo — the adjacent hotel had burned down. “Miraculously, the Marshall Tavern was saved from the flames,” Livingston writes, adding that in 1973, “top national musicians including Van Morrison and Neil Young were brought in.” Often when that happened, it was “so packed” that people were “dancing in the street” and the owner closed the bar because he sold “every ounce of alcohol in the place.” The Marshall Tavern closed for good in 1982. A concerted effort to rehabilitate and reopen the historic venue, involving millions of dollars, was launched in 2023 but is currently lodged in lawsuits and environmental issues. 

✍️ Jim Wood

📷 Photo by Lee Sims, Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History 

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Perhaps there’s something in the water, because La Perhaps there’s something in the water, because Larkspur makes a strong case to be crowned Central Marin’s most charming city. Incorporated in 1908, Larkspur’s “Old Downtown” was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In the decades since, it’s continued to blossom into a region that today thrives as a bustling hub of retail, events, nature and more. Larkspur’s perpetual popularity is further compounded by its foot-traffic friendly layout, bountiful options for fantastic food and its crucial role as the home to one of Golden Gate Transit’s main ferry terminals. 

Whether you're visiting Larkspur for the first time or playing tourist in your hometown, these are the best things to do while you're here:

1️⃣ See a movie at The Lark
2️⃣ Take a ferry ride
3️⃣ Enjoy a taste of Paris at Left Bank
4️⃣ Go shopping on Magnolia Avenue
5️⃣ Hike in Baltimore Canyon Preserve

See what else Larkspur has to offer in our bio 🔗

What's your favorite thing to do in Larkspur? Comment below👇

✍️ @zackruskin

📷 Photo courtesy of Marin Tourism Board

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Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned u Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned up at the 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards! A huge congratulations to all of our amazing writers, editors and photographers.

Thanks to the San Francisco Press Club for hosting us last night. Hearing from the likes of Bill Martin, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern (all Lifetime Achievement Award winners!) was a reminder of the vital role the Fourth Estate plays in our democracy. 

We are honored to be awarded among some of the best and the brightest in the industry. 

Swipe to see all our awards 🏆

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Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250 Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250? 📲

We're celebrating the season with a county-wide holiday photo contest ❄️ 

We want to see your festive moments in Marin! 

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Good luck and happy holidays! ☃️

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This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in our Marin Gives Back feature!

Whether you have $50 or $5,000 or even $10,000, here's how to donate to our great community this holiday season. Details in bio 🔗

Which ones are you donating to? Comment below!

📷 Christian Mills

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We love spotlighting the best Northern California We love spotlighting the best Northern California winter getaways — and this season, San Ramon is at the top of our list ❄️

Enter to win a special winter giveaway with our partner, Discover San Ramon:
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Discover San Ramon invites you to stay, play, shop and skate all winter long. From glowing lights and open-air shopping to festive family fun, cozy dining and complimentary ice skating tickets with select hotel stays, it’s the perfect place to unwind and celebrate.

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