College Prep, Mexican-Southern-Cajun Music, and Bingo: Plenty to Do in Mill Valley this Week

This Ain't No Mouse Music

Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 8:30

Sweetwater Music Hall 19 Corte Madera Ave. Mill Valley

Join us in a live performance celebrating the West Coast premiere of the Arhoolie Records film, This Ain't No Mouse Music (filmmakers Maureen Gosling and Chris Simon) and Arhoolie Records founder and roots music pioneer, Chris Strachwitz. Featuring performances by three exceptional groups from the film:

· Los Cenzontles --Mexican roots music revival pioneers
· Eric and Suzy Thompson – Southern roots music masters
· Creole Belles – Cajun/Creole dance band
Hosted by Author, Journalist Joel Selvin, Additional special guests to be announced. Co-produced by Sweetwater Music Hall and Steep Productions, Inc. 

International Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 9th is International Walk to School Day. Join several elected officials as they promote the importance of physical activity while reducing our footprint.

Collage Playshop w/ ELAINE LARSON

Thursdays, October 10, 1 to 4 p.m. 
$30, $24 OHCA members, $5 materials fee.

Enjoy a fun, creative evening within a safe community of like-minded souls and leave with your very own fine art collage(s)! We will begin by reviewing a few ways of making collages, including the Talbot Technique aka 'Collage Without Liquid Adhesives', the methods of the Sonoma Collage Collective, and the classic approach of 20th century pioneer Kurt Schwitters. Then you will be free to create in whatever way most appeals to you. All materials supplied, and you are also welcome to bring images that you would like to work into your art. The Collage Playshop is suitable for all levels of artists. RSVP by the Tuesday prior to each session. 

Lauren Gunderson's "I and You" World Premiere

 Thursday, October 10, 2013, 8:00 PM

 Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley

Based in San Francisco, playwright Lauren Gunderson has had a 
relationship with MTC since 2008. MTC has helped her develop two of her 
plays through our New Works program. She is a Bay Area favorite, with 
eight of her plays, including I and You, premiering locally in 
the last two years and this coming year. Her previous scripts have been 
praised for their “excellent balance of intelligent, pointed humor” (The Daily Californian), for being “exceptionally well crafted, emotionally grounded and thought-provoking” (TheatreStorm; and for “not only making each character adorably quirky but engendering empathy for them as well” (The Week Magazine).

Friday Spaghetti BINGO

Friday, October 11, 2013, 6:15 PM

Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley

Cost:  $8 per person

This includes 9 Bingo cards and a delicious 3 course spaghetti dinner.

Prizes for all winners. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Arrive early, limited seating.

Wine Exploration - One Sip at a Time

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 0:30 AM 

The Image Flow, 401 Miller Avenue, Suite A, Mill Valley

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when choosing a wine from the list at a fine restaurant? Is that $10 dollar bottle of Zinfandel any good? What makes a wine cost $200 and is it worth it? Sommelier Rosie Kasper and R.S.V.P. Catering extend an invitation to discover a broad spectrum of international wines, exploring with smell and taste, than putting words to what we discover - one sip at a time.

Hosted by Rosie Kasper, a certified sommelier and wine educator who has worked for some of California's finest wineries, and Chef Jacqueline Schwartz, the talent behind R.S.V.P. Catering, their combined expertise brings a sophisticated, yet, playful approach to sharing their extensive knowledge. You will enjoy it! 

Join us in October:
(Fridays) October 11, 18, and 25
Time: 6.30 - 9.30 PM
Fee: $ 290 (includes all wine, food and glasses)* * must be 21 or older
For more information and to sign up visit www.r-s-v-p-catering.com  "wine classes"

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