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Sonoma International Film Festival

Get Your Passes to the Sonoma International Film Festival — The Best in Film, Food, Wine and Fun

From March 22-26, dive into more than 110 new indie films from around the world at state-of-the-art DCP projection venues throughout Sonoma.

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by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 2, 2023
SIFF

Summer Heats Up In Sonoma With SIFF Summerfest August 4-6

Don’t miss three days of festival events, including the film ‘Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter.’

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
July 5, 2022
Sergio Mendes

Grammy Winner Sergio Mendes In Person at Sonoma International Film Festival Screening July 7

Mendes is one of the most internationally-successful jazz artists of all time, with his signature mix of bossa nova and samba defining Brazilian music.

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
July 5, 2022

The Sonoma International Film Festival Gives Back to the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Honors Legendary Chef

The festival, held annually in March, is as much about celebrating outstanding food, wine and culture as it is about great films.

by Donna Berry Glass | Photos by Melania Mahoney
May 18, 2022

The Sonoma International Film Festival — 25 Years In The Making

The festival returns for its historic 25th anniversary from March 23-27.

sonoma international film festival
by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 9, 2022
Joanne Weir

Joanne Weir’s 'Plates & Places' at the Sonoma International Film Festival, Plus a Dinner With Jacques Pépin: Culinary Events Not to Miss

The 25th anniversary edition of the festival is delivering culinary experiences from some of the world’s best chefs.

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 9, 2022
The Lost City

The 2022 Sonoma International Film Festival Is Almost Here: Opening and Closing Night Films Not to Miss

Plus, special events and passes — tickets are on sale now.

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 8, 2022
Karen Allen

'Indiana Jones' Actress and Film Director Karen Allen to Speak to SVHS High School Filmmaking Students at SIFF 2022

The film and stage star will be a special industry guest at SIFF, speaking at the Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts Program Student Showcase.

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 3, 2022
Jaqueline Bisset

International Film Star Jacqueline Bisset to Accept SIFF Cinematic Excellence Award at 25th Film Festival

The award will be presented at the Northern California premiere of her new film, ‘Loren & Rose’.

by Sonoma International Film Festival | Partnership
March 3, 2022

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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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Real or placebo? We took a deeper look at the late Real or placebo? We took a deeper look at the latest health hacks flooding the internet 🍵 🌿

Do these really work?👇

30-30-30 Rule 
Castor Oil 
Berberine
Biochargers 
Earthing
Face Cold Plunge
Functional Water
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Mini Metabolism Spike Workouts
Rapamycin
Red Light Therapy
Staring Into the Sun
Zapping Zombie Cells

Find out in our bio 🔗

✍️ Ann Wycoff and Mimi Towle 

#marinmagazine #marincounty #healthhacks #healthtrends
Praised for its many benefits, including memory bo Praised for its many benefits, including memory boosts and social connections with others, mahjong is having a big moment in Marin 🀄️

Learn about this cultural phenomenon in our bio 🔗

✍️ @donnaberryglass 

#marinmagazine #marincounty #mahjong @crownandcrumpet
Need a refreshing dish for the Fourth of July? 🇺🇸 Try this tomato tartar recipe!

Think of it as a savory summer parfait: diced tomatoes, topped with a dollop of buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, then drizzled with a balsamic reduction.

Ingredients 🍅 🌱

Syrup 🍋
⅔ cup balsamic syrup
1 garlic clove, lightly smashed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crostini 🥖
6 to 8 slices of baguette, sliced on the diagonal, about 4 inches in length and ¼-inch thick
Extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, lightly smashed
Kosher salt

Tomatoes 🍅
1½ to 2 pounds assorted tomatoes, seeded, cut in ¼-inch dice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish
2 fresh buffalo mozzarella rounds, each about 4 ounces
6 to 8 basil leaves

Directions 🧑‍🍳 🥣

Syrup 🍋
Place the vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the garlic clove. Transfer the syrup to a bowl and cool to room temperature.

Crostini 🥖
Preheat the oven broiler or grill. Lightly brush the baguette slices with olive oil. Rub each slice with the garlic clove and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Arrange in one layer on a baking tray and broil until lightly golden on both sides, turning once. (Or grill until lightly charred on both sides.) Set aside.

Caprese 🍅
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, salt and black pepper, gently stirring the mixture. Taste for seasoning. If desired, add a pinch of sugar.

Divide the tomatoes evenly between serving glasses or small bowls. Tear the mozzarella into 6 to 8 chunks, then place a chunk in each glass over the tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons balsamic syrup.

To chiffonade the basil, stack the leaves, roll them lengthwise and thinly slice the roll. Sprinkle the basil over the tomatoes. Garnish with additional black pepper and serve with the crostini.

✍️ Lynda Balslev

#marinmagazine #marincounty #tomatorecipes #fourthofjulyweekend🇺🇸
It's time to recharge, recover and reset 🧘‍♀️

Here are 3 unique wellness destinations guaranteed to make you feel your best: 

🙏 Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, @calaviespa 
📍 29402 Spa Havens Way, Vista
Where French countryside luxury meets cutting-edge wellness experiences

🌵 We Care Spa, @wecarespa 
📍 18000 Long Canyon Rd, Desert Hot Springs
Focuses on gut health and inflammation

⛰️ Post Ranch Inn, @postranchinn
📍 47900 CA-1, Big Sur
The OG eco-luxury resort 

Full details in bio 🔗

📷 Kodiak Greenwood, Cal-a-Vie Spa, Mimi Towle, Kodiak Greenwood

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There are sharks in the pool! 🦈 🏊‍♀️ There are sharks in the pool! 🦈 🏊‍♀️

… And stingrays, sea serpents and waterdevils. If you know what we're talking about, then you’ve probably had a kid swim for — or maybe you swam in — the Marin Swim League. The nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, which encompasses 10 local swim clubs, is celebrating its gold anniversary. 

Thousands of Marin families participate annually in this league, with coaches, parents and swimmers all getting involved over the past 50 years.

On June 28, this milestone will be marked at the championship meet at College of Marin Indian Valley. Along with the usual races and relays among the teams, the event will also feature an alumni relay and a wall of stories from past participants. 

Did MSL have an impact on you? Comment below!

More details in bio 🔗

✍️ Mimi Pinson

📷 Tim Porter

#marinmagazine #marincounty #swimteam #50years
Ever heard of an Eton Mess? 🍓 Try this deliciou Ever heard of an Eton Mess? 🍓 Try this delicious strawberry version for your next summer party

An Eton Mess is a British dessert that embraces the strawberry and lets it shine. It’s essentially a deconstructed pavlova: a mishmash of whipped cream and crushed meringue enfolding juicy berries, which is dolloped into a glass or bowl to serve.

Strawberry Eton Mess
Serves 6

Ingredients
12 ounces fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons sifted confectioner’s sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled vanilla meringues, plus more for sprinkling

Set aside 3 unblemished strawberries and cut in half. Hull and quarter the remaining berries. Place half of the strawberries in a bowl and add the 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Gently press with a fork to coarsely mash. Add the remaining berries and the lemon zest and stir to combine.

Combine the cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat until soft peaks form. Add the strawberries and about 2/3 of the meringues to the cream and gently fold into the cream, leaving streaks of berries visible. 

Spoon into individual serving glasses or small bowls. Sprinkle additional crushed meringues over the top. Garnish with a half strawberry and additional lemon zest.

*Note that you can make this dessert in advance of serving, but for best results assemble shortly before serving to prevent the meringues from becoming too soggy. For the meringues, feel free to use store-bought vanilla meringues, which can be found in well-stocked markets and bakeries. 

Enjoy! 

✍️ Lynda Balsle

#marinmagazine #marincounty #strawberrydessert #etonmess
This San Anselmo home strikes a perfect balance of This San Anselmo home strikes a perfect balance of vintage and new, rustic and industrial, playful and serene, and light and dark.

Details of the remodel in bio 🔗

📷 @vivianjohnsonphoto 

✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 

🖼️ Styling: @yeddamorrison

📐 Architecture: Debbi Peterson

🛋️ Interior design: @caitlinjonesdesign

🧰 Construction: Simonini Construction

#marinmagazine #spacesmag #sananselmo #marincounty #interiordesign #homerenovation
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Win a one-night stay at The Marker Hotel Union Square and 2 tickets to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition! Plus, we're giving away 3 additional sets of 2 tickets to the exhibit.

Giveaway Details:
Open to CA residents 18+. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. Winner will be notified by DM. Compliant with all CA laws. 

Good luck!

#marinmagazine #giveawaytime #sistinechapel
"California State Parks has confirmed something th "California State Parks has confirmed something that the people of Marin have always known: Mount Tamalpais is the best state park for hiking.

The public voted on a number of categories for a new “Best of California’s State Parks” poll, coordinated by the parks system to highlight the many natural gems across our state. Mount Tam took home gold for “best hiking,” and China Camp also got an honorable mention for best picnicking."

✍️ Mimi Pinson

📷 Mimi Towle 

#marinmagazine #mounttamalpais #marinhiking #californiastatepark @castateparks @mounttamalpaisstatepark
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