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May 2025

4 Concerts to Catch in Marin This May

There’s plenty of great live music in Marin this month.

Hand strums acoustic guitar, live music in Marin this May
by Mimi Pinson
May 9, 2025
Marin Magazine May Edit Letter collage

Editor's Letter: Women + Food = Community

Women, food, and community come together in perfect harmony this month.

by Mimi Towle
April 29, 2025
Chinese characters carefully carved into aged wooden walls, capturing the emotions of detained immigrants.

Digitizing History: A New View of Angel Island’s Chinese Poems

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we take a look at this unique piece of Bay Area history.

by Mimi Pinson
April 29, 2025
Three smiling women from Waldscraft Bakery pose behind a colorful farmers market stand filled with croissants, cookies, pastries, and loaves of bread.

A Passion for Community and Cooking: Meet 3 Popular Marin’s Farmers Markets Vendors

From fresh-baked sourdough and nutrient-packed soups to authentic Japanese onigiri, these women run thriving small businesseses.

by Lynda Balslev
April 25, 2025

Meet Stacy Scott, Marin’s Caterer to the Stars

Stacy’s focus on the guest experience — not just food — has made her a beloved figure in the Bay Area’s event scene.

Stacy Scott of Stacy Scott catering with dishes
by Donna Berry Glass
April 24, 2025
Dr. Soyoung Lee, director of the Asian Art Museum, wearing lime green glasses and a dark jacket with purple accents, standing against a textured wall.

Past the Glass Ceiling: Advice From Local Leaders and the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame

Gain insights from women leaders in the Marin community. Discover essential advice for women leaders to thrive and succeed.

by Mimi Pinson
April 24, 2025
Clamshell packaging of food

6 Ways California Restaurants Are Embracing Sustainable Takeout Solutions

From molded fiber clamshells to reusable tiffins, here’s how they are responding to plastic bans and evolving consumer habits.

by Christina Mueller
April 23, 2025
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Shifting Shorelines: Marin Addresses Rising Sea Levels

Learn how local leaders and communities are taking action to protect homes, roads, and vulnerable neighborhoods from future flooding.

by Jennifer Gennari
April 23, 2025
In 2020, 9-year-old Mia Slowe carries a box of homemade bag lunches on the sidewalk outside St. Vincent de Paul in San Rafael, volunteering for those facing food insecurity.

Corte Madera Teen Prepares 2,500+ Bag Lunches for Marin’s Hungry

At just 14, Mia Slowe has prepared over thousands of bagged lunches for Marin’s homeless through St. Vincent de Paul’s meal program — spreading kindness, one sandwich at a time.

by Donna Berry Glass
April 21, 2025

The Truth About Blackie, the Horse Behind Blackie’s Pasture

Debunking the swimming horse myth and honoring the true legacy of the swayback cavalry horse turned community icon.

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by Jim Wood
April 21, 2025
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In 1990, Felecia Gaston founded Performing Stars o In 1990, Felecia Gaston founded Performing Stars of Marin (PSM), a Marin City-based nonprofit with a mission to give local youth access to the arts regardless of race, background or family income. 

As a young girl growing up in Georgia, she recalls peering out of her mother’s car window and seeing young white girls in ballet leotards. “I remember thinking, ‘I want to do that,’ but I knew not to ask because of the color of my skin. Can you imagine what that felt like?” She was finally able to take ballet lessons at age 14.

✨ Performing Stars of Marin — By the Numbers ✨

3️⃣5️⃣ years of serving youth from all parts of Marin

6️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Marin youth have gone through the Performing Arts program since its inception in 1990

9️⃣5️⃣ % of the program’s alumni graduate from high school 

2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ public performances by Performing Stars groups at July 4 parades, fairs, senior centers, holiday events, toy drives, MLK Day events and much more

$2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ is the goal for Performing Stars of Marin's current capital campaign for program expansion and a new headquarters 

✍️ @donnaberryglass 

📷 One of the first groups of Performing Stars, circa 1990. Photo courtesy of Performing Stars of Marin

Read more in bio 🔗

#marinmagazine #marincounty #performingstarsofmarin
Over every school year for the past 14 years, Tibu Over every school year for the past 14 years, Tiburon’s Kathy McLeod has developed a routine. She rises early, wrestles a yellow safety vest over her day’s attire and heads out to do her best to see that hundreds of elementary and middle school children make it to school safely. Then, six hours later, her concern is that these same kids make it home without incident or accident. 

Her start came in 2011 when her son was attending Tam Valley Elementary and the school’s crossing guard was hit by a car and hospitalized. 

As fate would have it, it was McLeod’s day for parent traffic duty, so she just naturally stepped up to serve as a replacement crossing guard and, thinking it a volunteer position, worked that entire week. Only later did she learn it was a paid position and that district officials felt she was so good at it she was offered a paid crossing guard position. McLeod soon became a supervisor where she is now responsible for recruiting, training and managing 25 crossing guards at high-traffic intersections in Southern Marin. Similar supervisors are responsible for a like number of crossing guards (and school children) in Ross Valley, San Rafael and Novato. 

Read more in bio 🔗

Who's your local crossing guard? Give them a shoutout below!

✍️ Jim Wood

#marinmagazine #marincounty #crossingguard #tiburon #sanrafael #rossvalley #novato
“We’re a community that values connection — “We’re a community that values connection — across cultures, generations and neighborhoods — and we’re grounded in both natural beauty and a deep sense of place” – Kate Colin, San Rafael Mayor

As Marin County continues its 150th celebration of San Rafael, it’s never been a better time to visit. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or just want to play tourist in your own county, here are 5 San Rafael musts:

1️⃣ Marin County Civic Center, @wrighttaliesin

2️⃣ China Camp State Park, @castateparks

3️⃣ Downtown San Rafael, @downtownsanrafael

4️⃣ Mission San Rafael Arcángel, @californiamissionsfoundation

5️⃣ Marin History Museum & Falkirk Cultural Center, @marinhistorymuseum & @falkirkculturalcenter

Learn more in our bio 🔗

Where’s your favorite spot in San Rafael? Comment below!

📷 City of San Rafael, Rebecca Woodbury

#marinmagazine #marincounty #sanrafael #thingstodo
Win 2 VIP weekend tickets to the 3rd annual Sausal Win 2 VIP weekend tickets to the 3rd annual Sausalito Boat Show!

This celebration of waterfront living has something for everyone, from first-time boaters to seasoned pros. Explore the latest boats, enjoy local food and live music and take free educational seminars on all things marine. 

These VIP tickets give you access to the show all weekend, along with entry to the VIP Tapas & Tastings event on Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm. 

At Tapas & Tasting, you will step aboard three of the Bay Area’s most stunning private yachts for an unforgettable evening of food, wine and waterfront elegance.

How to enter 🛥️

If you had your own boat, what would you name it? Comment below👇

Best name wins!

And the winner is 🥁🥁🥁 The Codfather!

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With their lush garden grounds and rotating art ga With their lush garden grounds and rotating art gallery, Marin Art and Garden Center is a local gem with the longevity to prove it — 80 years to be exact. 

To celebrate this milestone, they’re opening their doors to the community at their annual Edible Garden fundraiser on September 14. But don’t show up without learning more about their history, which is intertwined with the entire county more than you might realize.

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MAGC is founded and incorporated by women leaders, conservationists and various Marin art and horticultural organizations.

1️⃣9️⃣4️⃣6️⃣ to 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣0️⃣
MAGC hosts the Marin County Fair for 25 years, before moving to where it’s found now at the Marin Civic Center Grounds.

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The Summer Concert Series debuts on Gazebo Lawn; it continues to be a popular summer staple.

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The MAGC welcomes the Garden School as a campus partner, which enrolls children ages 2–5 for an immersive, outdoor education program.

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The first Edible Garden fundraiser is held, welcoming the community to help keep MAGC alive and prospering. 

✍️ Emma Robertson 

Are you going to this year's Edible Garden? Comment below!

#marinmagazine #marincounty #fundraiser #marinhistory
Carrie, owner of Love Living Lighter, takes an inn Carrie, owner of Love Living Lighter, takes an innovative approach to coaching, helping clients transform their homes by tackling clutter one space at a time. With her supportive guidance, she helps you shift your mindset, making it easier to move past feelings of overwhelm and uncover the root causes of disorganization. Through her simple yet powerful techniques, you’ll build sustainable routines and habits that empower you to regain control of your environment—creating a lighter, more organized, and truly functional space that lasts.

#marinmagazine #marincounty #bestofthecounty #bestofthecounty2025 #homeorganization #localbusinessspotlight
"Back in October 2024, the Sausalito-based artist’s community, Industrial Center Building (ICB), held its 'Artists at Work' day. Attendees watched local artists 'in action,' and it was also an opportunity to see why doctors in the United States are considering the concept of prescribing community art — or 'arts on prescription' — to help people with mental health concerns, since the event fostered creative expression and social connection. The World Health Organization recognizes social connection as a key social determinant of health. In response, a growing global movement known as social prescribing is emerging. This approach draws on successful international examples where activities like sports, gardening, arts, culture and time in nature are used to strengthen the bonds between individuals and their communities." – Pamela Coddington Samaniego

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📷 Pamela Coddington Samaniego

#marinmagazine #marincounty #marinart #prescriptionart #artsonprescription
Still glowing from the Larkspur Wine Stroll! 🍷 Still glowing from the Larkspur Wine Stroll! 🍷 

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Marin Magazine booth. We loved meeting you and giving a sneak peek at our new app!

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Larkspur’s got perks — and they’re waiting for you in the app.

P.S. Don’t forget to make your profile public in the app to play check-in challenges and be eligible to win! One lucky Hello! Marin user scored an overnight stay at @cavallopoint just for checking in at the Best of the County party 👀 🎉

Couldn’t swing by the booth? You can still join the fun.

👉 Download Hello! Marin now — link in bio!

#HelloMarin #MarinMagazine #BestOfTheCounty #LarkspurWineStroll #MarinLocal
Win 2 tickets to the 2025 Opening Gala with Yuja W Win 2 tickets to the 2025 Opening Gala with Yuja Wang!

Enjoy a spectacular evening to celebrate the new season with superstar pianist Yuja Wang, conductor Jaap van Zweden, and the San Francisco Symphony.

Friday, September 12

5:30pm Preconcert Silver Receptions in the Wattis Room and Loge Lobby

7:00pm	Concert

8:30pm	Gala Dinner in Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall

How to enter ⬇️

1. Like this post
2. Comment below 
3. Download our app (link in bio)

**Giveaway has closed**

Good luck!

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