Novatoan Lou Bartolini, who helped found the Bartolini Gallery in San Rafael, died last week. He was 91. Bartolini’s gallery in the Marin Center Exhibit Hall gives focus to artists from Marin. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. May 6 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Novato. … [Read more...] about Lou Bartolini of Bartolini Gallery fame, dies at 91
San Rafael gets a new public education schools chief
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District’s loss is San Rafael’s gain as last week the San Rafael school board voted unanimously to name Csrment Ghysels the district's new schools chief. She’ll start at $280,000. Ghysels succeeds longtime Marin educator Jim Hogeboom. … [Read more...] about San Rafael gets a new public education schools chief
Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Marinscope It turns out that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tweet to the contrary, California will not be severing ties with Walgreens. After the store decided not to distribute an abortion pill, Gov. Newsom tweeted “California won’t be doing business with Walgreens.” Walgreens makes up 10% of … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Novato to host a diversity discussion on April 26
The Multicultural Advisory Commission of Novato invites all to celebrate diversity at 6 p.m. April April 26, at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave.. There, an in-person panel conversation on combating hate and the significance of diversity and inclusiveness within our community will be held. … [Read more...] about Novato to host a diversity discussion on April 26
Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Marinscope On Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon the Studio at Marin Art Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross, will hold a Sound Healing Ceremony with Anderson Pugash, Ellian Raffoul and Dan Dowdell. A sound meditation/healing ceremony holds space for those grieving any type of … [Read more...] about Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime
Marinscope The Mill Valley Philharmonic presents Mill Valley Philharmonic - Sounds of Springtime on Friday, May 12, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. A second performance will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. at the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime
Sea rise be damned, this new arts building in Sausalito will float … well, sort of
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Sausalito’s going to build a “climate-resilient” arts building in the Marinship. It is designed, they say, to survive the much feared idea of sea rise. What, this new building is gonna float? Well, in a way. The bottom floor will be water-sealed … [Read more...] about Sea rise be damned, this new arts building in Sausalito will float … well, sort of
Novato’s school marm, Lulu Sutton, recuperating after stint in San Rafael hospital
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1923 – G. Trabucchi has opened a carpenter shop in the Yelmorini building on Grant Avenue and is prepared to do all kinds of work in that line. Mr. Trabucchi will keep a supply of doors and windows on hand, which will be a convenience to … [Read more...] about Novato’s school marm, Lulu Sutton, recuperating after stint in San Rafael hospital
Letter: ‘Where does one park’
Dear editor, Everyone knows of the DMV location here in Novato. Next to it is the UPS store, followed by insurance company, then by a Goodwill retail outlet and Little Caesars. Parking is hard to find at the small mall location as these stores and DMV get busy. Now they … [Read more...] about Letter: ‘Where does one park’
Lifespan disparity is real inequity; Rep. Huffman says I’m all wet on his response to Alaska drilling and who is 007 without sexist quips?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive There’s an old joke about a man with a maimed left hand who goes to church and prays for God to make his hand like the other one. Instantly, he has two maimed hands. I’m reminded of that with today’s news that Marin – for the umpteenth time … [Read more...] about Lifespan disparity is real inequity; Rep. Huffman says I’m all wet on his response to Alaska drilling and who is 007 without sexist quips?