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October 2024

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.

Mark and Zoe in the theater
by Bernard Boo
September 20, 2024
San Rafael home, Shvartsman and Vo

Modern Makeover: A 1970s-era Home in San Rafael gets a Stylish Update

A 1970s-era home in San Rafael gets a stylish update for fun and family time.

by Lotus Abrams I Photo by Nate Straubinger
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
Interior of the Lark Theater

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

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.

community event at the San Geronimo Community Center
by Albert Flynn DeSilver
September 20, 2024
Mathew Alba on the job

Protecting Those Who Protect Us: An Urgent Effort to Protect Marin Firefighters from Cancer-Causing Chemicals 

The number of cancer diagnoses across the nine fire agencies across Marin County continues to rise at an alarming rate, so what do we do?

by Kirsten Jones Neff
September 20, 2024
Still from Into the Heart of the Mountain,

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.

by Bernard Boo
September 20, 2024
artwork in large san anselmo home

A Grand Plan: A Large Santa Barbara-style Spanish Colonial in San Anselmo Gets a Modern Interior

Dark and light hues converge with natural elements in a 7,300-square-foot San Anselmo home.

by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Jose Manuel Alorda
September 10, 2024
Margaret O'Leary and Jane Fonda wearing their black and white poncho, standing on a pier in Sausalito with the Bay and San Francisco in background

A Poncho for Climate Action: Jane Fonda Partners With Margaret O'Leary and Marin Community Foundation

Proceeds from the “Jane Poncho” will benefit the Jane Fonda Climate Solutions Fund at Marin Community Foundation.

by Mimi Towle
September 10, 2024
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Creative License: Interior Designer Kress Jack’s Mill Valley Home is Awash in Color and Character
Creative License: Interior Designer Kress Jack’s Mill Valley Home is Awash in Color and Character
Love Shark Week? Here's a Look at Bay Area Sharks That Aren't So Scary
Love Shark Week? Here's a Look at Bay Area Sharks That Aren't So Scary
Why Marin's Mad About Mahjong
Why Marin's Mad About Mahjong
The Bay Area's Own Taylor Swift: Swifty
The Bay Area's Own Taylor Swift: Swifty


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Win 2 tickets to the Marin Fashion Night & After P Win 2 tickets to the Marin Fashion Night & After Party! 💃

Step into the glamour of Marin Fashion Night with a full red-carpet VIP step-and-repeat experience, followed by a dazzling live fashion show. 

Discover exclusive fashion and accessory vendors while sipping on elixirs, craft cocktails, fine wine and spirits, with tray-passed bites to elevate the evening. 

Shop unique items, dance to the incredible sounds of their DJ, and enjoy the vibrant energy of the crowd. 

The celebration doesn’t stop there, take advantage of complimentary transportation to their unforgettable after party and keep the night alive in true style.

How to enter ⬇️

1. Like this post
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3. Download our Hello! Marin app (link in bio)

We are selecting 2️⃣ lucky winners (2 tickets each) on Friday, October 3rd.

Good luck!

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The 14th annual Battle of the Bay Charity Paddle r The 14th annual Battle of the Bay Charity Paddle race is ready to roll. This year’s event features Outrigger Canoes, Surfksis, Prone and Stand Up Paddleboards, and will be held in Dunphy Park in Sausalito. The event benefits @play.marin, who provides outdoor recreation opportunities for a diverse group of Marin’s youth and is perfect for first time racers and elite athletes alike. Sign up today and use your paddle to make Marin a better place!

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📍 September 27th at Dunphy Park

📷 Pat Alteri

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A day in the life with @bodybybinay💥 Voted Mar A day in the life with @bodybybinay💥

Voted Marin Magazine’s Best Personal Trainer 💪

Shout out to this week’s Best of the County Business Spotlight! 

#marinmagazine #marincounty #bestofthecounty #bestofthecounty2025 #localbusiness
Celebrated restaurateur Larry Mindel helped transf Celebrated restaurateur Larry Mindel helped transform the Bay Area’s culinary landscape by bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the forefront. As the founder of legendary restaurants like Ciao!, Prego, Poggio and the driving force behind Il Fornaio’s nationwide success, Mindel’s story is equal parts passion, creativity and bold business instinct.

Q: Did you really start your first company at 26 with just $36 in the bank?

A: Yes, it’s true. I bought Caswell Coffee, a San Francisco institution.

Q: You are credited with helping bring authentic Italian cuisine to California, if not the U.S. What inspired your deep connection to Italy?

A: I first visited Italy after college and fell in love with the people and culture. For our restaurants, I hired native Italians and took our managers on annual trips to Italy. We studied the food and service, comparing true Italian to the Americanized version. And they got it. They understood the value of authenticity — of having chefs who cooked real Italian food. Not because they read about it in a book, but because they had it in their hearts.

Read our full Q&A with Larry Mindel in our bio 🔗

✍️ Ann Wycoff

📷 Matt Spinetta, @prismicphotography 

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Judging by the smiles, it’s hard to say who had Judging by the smiles, it’s hard to say who had the most fun at our Best of the County Party! 🎉 

What was your favorite part of the event? 

📷 @prismicphotography 

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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. 

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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!

#marinmagazine #marincounty #sausalito #sausalitoboatshow #boatshow
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