11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1611+ words) Charles H. Lee's "Restitution and Recuperation" closes Sunday at MarinMOCA in Novato. (Courtesy of Charles H. Lee) "Orange Echinacea" by Donna Loftus is part of Marin Society of Artists' "Winter Colors" show. (Courtesy of Donna Loftus) Marin artist Mary Clifford Gilardi's paintings are on display at the Window Gallery in Larkspur. (Courtesy of Mary Clifford Gilardi) Marin artist Lucy Arnold's paintings are on display at Firehouse Coffee & Tea in Sausalito through Jan. 3. (Courtesy of Lucy Arnold) Anthony Meier: 21 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Jan. 24: Solo exhibit by San Francisco artist Dave Muller, known for his music-themed paintings. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Artist Within " A Cedars Gallery:603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568;cedarslife.org. Through Feb. 21: "Paint the Town," works by Cedars artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Art Works Downtown:1337 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-451-8119; artworksdowntown.org. Through Jan. 25: "Small Works Exhibit…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) The organization collected five first-place honors and 15 other awards from the California News Publishers Association, which includes about 850 publications. The Marin Independent Journal earned 20 awards " including five first-place honors " in an annual statewide journalism contest. The California News Publishers Association announced the results of its California Journalism Awards at a gala in Universal City on May 17. The association, which distributes awards by circulation division, includes about 850 publications. The judges honored the IJ with a first-place award for in-depth reporting for a six-part series on President Trump's impact on Marin. The paper also took the top prize for outstanding local news coverage of the November 2024 elections. "This year's awards are special because they recognize the achievements of nearly every member of the news team, through the in-depth reporting and election night accolades," said Rob Devincenzi, president and publisher of the Independent…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (27+ words) I never took a moment to notice or even consider what life was like during the week in Mill Valley. I retired three years ago. Being home ......

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) Dean's list: Grace Suzanne Brady, of Novato, was named to the dean's list with distinction at the Catholic University of America for the fall 2024 semester.Dean's list: Mia Curtaz, of Novato, was named to the dean's list at Linfield University for the fall 2024 semester.Dean's list: Quinn Dammann, of Mill Valley, was named to the [] Dean's list: Grace Suzanne Brady, of Novato, was named to the dean's list with distinction at the Catholic University of America for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list: Mia Curtaz, of Novato, was named to the dean's list at Linfield University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list: Quinn Dammann, of Mill Valley, was named to the dean's list at Furman University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list: Carsen Goltz and MacLean Marsten, both of Kentfield, and Dominic Ranghiasci and Cal Regin, both of Novato, were named…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (300+ words) This year's Marin Green@Home Tour will showcase Marin homes that have made the switch to electric and found ways to become more sustainable. The event is put on by Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet, a Palo Alto-based organization on a mission to help meet climate goals by helping others make the switch to clean energy, promoting healthy food habits for people and the planet, educating school children to promote behavior change and advocating for equitable, safe and convenient access to electric vehicle charging. If you want to open up your home to tour guests, complete Acterra's online questionnaire at bit.ly/4lVGgL1. Or if you'd rather just tour the homes in Marin, register for the event at acterra.org/events/greenhome-tour-marin. According to Acterra's website, once you register for the tour, a link to details about the tour houses,…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago (276+ words) " Bay Area comedian Dan "Gonzo" Machanik performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mac's at 19 Broadway in Fairfax. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Go to macsat19broadway.com. " Marin IJ columnist Jeff Burkhart presents "Tale of a Barfly," a stage show based on stories from his book "Twenty Years Behind [] " Bay Area comedian Dan "Gonzo" Machanik performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mac's at 19 Broadway in Fairfax. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Go to macsat19broadway.com. " Marin IJ columnist Jeff Burkhart presents "Tale of a Barfly," a stage show based on stories from his book "Twenty Years Behind Bars," at 8 p.m. Thursday at Marin Center's Showcase Theater at 20 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael. The show stars Burkhart, Izzy Barkey, Peter Malmquist and Burkhart's daughter, Callan Taylor, who starred on Netflix's "13 Reasons Why," at 8 p.m. Thursday at Marin Center's Showcase Theater at 20 Avenue…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (24+ words) The Marin Elections Department is posting results. Follow along to see complete coverage from the IJ news staff. Marin Elections Department complete results page...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) " Indian dance returns to Marin Shakes with "Nalacharitham R'am Divasam," or "The Tale of Nala, Part II," a performance in the Kathakali style written by the legendary Indian dramatist Unnayi Variyar and originally intended as part of a four-night cycle, at 7 p.m. Friday at 514 Fourth St. in San Rafael. Admission is $43.24; ages 25 and younger get in for $16.99. Go to marinshakespeare.org. " Novato's 29th annual Nostalgia Days cruise and car show features classic cars, trucks, hot rods and more. The event opens with a cruise at 5:15 p.m. Friday through downtown Novato, while the car show itself is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Grant Avenue between Redwood Boulevard and Seventh Street in Novato. Admission is free. Go to nostalgiadaysnovato.com. " The Piper Park Pumpkin Patch returns for one day only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 250 Doherty Drive in Larkspur. Admission is free. The event will feature pumpkins…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (241+ words) " "Dreams," an award-winning drama film by Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud, will be shown at 2:10 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 1:50 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Lark Theater at 549 Magnolia Ave. in Larkspur. Admission is $9.25 to $13.25. Go to larktheater.net. " "Bang Bang," a new boxing drama starring Tim Blake Nelson, will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Cinelounge at 40 Main St. in Tiburon. Each screening will feature a Q&A with director Vincent Grashaw. Admission is $22.49 to $40. Go to cineloungefilm.com. " The Muir Beach Syndicate plays instrumental psychedelic rock from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in front of the Pelican Inn at 10 Pacific Way in Muir Beach. Admission is free. Go to pelicaninn.com. " Barry "The Fish" Melton, best-known for the protest songs he recorded in the 1960s with Bay Area band Country Joe and the Fish, wraps up the San Geronimo Valley Community Center's summer music…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago (1726+ words) Christmastide: continues at 10 a.m. in person at Community Congregational Church at 145 Rock Hill Road in Tiburon. Go to ccctiburon.org. New Year's Eve meditation and songs of realization: presented by Wisdom River Meditation Center at 6 p.m. on Zoom and in person at 7110 Redwood Blvd., suite B, in Novato. Donations accepted. Register at sukhasiddhi.org. Bible study: presented by Church of the Nativity at 4 p.m. in person at 333 Ellen Drive in San Rafael. Go to nativityonthehill.org or call 415-479-7023. Morning minyan: presented by Congregation Kol Shofar at 7:15 a.m. in person at the Beit Midrash at 215 Blackfield Drive in Tiburon. Call 415-388-1818 or go to kolshofar.org. Mindfulness meditation: with chants and Tibetan singing bowls. Presented by the Praktikos Meditation Circle at 5 and 7 p.m. on Zoom. Email [email protected] to get the link. All welcome. Morning prayer: presented by Church of Our Saviour at 9:30 a.m. in person at 10 Old Mill…...