Artists
roaming
Sausalito
The First Annual Plein Air Show and Paint Out began last week in Sausalito and will continue through Sept. 10 at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway.
Sixteen renowned Plein Air artists will exhibit their framed work completed at other locations at SCA, and also participate in two Wet Paint Days, Aug. 23 and 25 at their easels in five outdoor locations throughout downtown Sausalito.
These Bay Area artists are invited to capture the unique charm and light of the Sausalito waterfront, stunning views of San Francisco, with the atmosphere of nearby parks and the downtown area. The public can stroll through Sausalito to watch and appreciate the experience of talented artists creating a sense of place in this legendary Marin town.
After each Wet Paint Day, art lovers are invited to the Center for the Afternoon Showcase from 4:30-6:30, when artists return to SCA with their work from the day, and the sale of work and judging for awards will be conducted.
The Plein Air exhibit at the SCA features each artist’s varied style, responding to shifting light, cloud patterns, and the challenges of painting outdoors.
The Opening Party and presentation of awards will be this Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, contact Shiva Pakdel, executive director of the Sausalito Center for the Arts at shiva@sausalitocenterforthearts.org.
Sound Summit
Sound Summit, the intimate annual music festival staged high above San Francisco Bay returns to the slopes of Mount Tam on Saturday, Sept. 9.
This year’s soundtrack to the most stirring backdrop around features performances from cosmic folk-rock storytellers Lord Huron; Americana songstress Sierra Ferrell; modern-day troubadour Kevin Morby; a special reunion of acclaimed Bay Area music collective Brokedown in Bakersfield (Nicki Bluhm, Tim Bluhm, Dan Lebowitz, Steve Adams, Scott Law, Dave Brogan); and Marin County’s own beloved funkmasters Vinyl.
KNBR radio personalities Murph & Mac (Brian Murphy and Paul McCaffrey) return as the masters of ceremonies along with KPFA’s “Dead to the World” radio host Tim Lynch. Andy Cabic of Vetiver fame will keep the groove going all day long, spinning records between sets.
Sound Summit is as much a community spirit as it is a community event. The San Francisco Chronicle called the festival “a day of restorative celebration.”
Produced as an annual celebration of and fundraiser for Mount Tamalpais State Park by Roots & Branches Conservancy, Sound Summit is staged at the historic Mountain Theater, a 4,000-seat natural stone amphitheater with stunning views of the Bay. There is no venue like it anywhere.
Tickets are $120 for adults and $60 for youth 12 and under; children 2 and under are admitted free. To purchase tickets and for more information on the event, parking and shuttles, visit SoundSummit.net. Gates open at 10 a.m.; music starts at 11 a.m.
Sausalito jazz
If you’re a fan of mid-century jazz – music of Sinatra, Stan Getz, Dave Pell et al – put 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 on your calendar. That’s when “Wednesday Night Live in Sausalito” takes place at Sausalito Center For The Arts, 750 Bridgeway. Come out with your family and friends and enjoy the sounds of West Coast cool jazz and, of course, the beautiful views from Sausalito.
Spahr
internships
Fall internships are now available at The Spahr Center. The LGBTQ+ and HIV+ nonprofit is looking for graduate and undergraduate students to gain experience in a variety of roles including: Communications, development, harm reduction and operations. Contact the Spahr Center for more information.
‘Not guilty’
The two ex-San Rafael police officers accused of roughing up a day worker drinking on the curb have pleaded not guilty. They appeared in court on Aug. 11 along with many police supporters critical of the charges.
The alleged victim – Julio Jimenez Lopez, 37 – also had supporters in the courtroom.
Housing
The Novato Unified School District now has a full-time staff housing official.
Derek Knell was appointed to the new post with a salary of $117,024. He will establish a process to develop housing for district employees. The need for housing has increased, the district said. Having a position to concentrate full-time on how to make it real, is needed.
Adding an affordable housing benefit in Novato to district employees will help the district in future hiring.
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