The Other Godfather of the Waterfront

We’ve occasionally referred to Donlon Arques as the “Godfather of the Waterfront,” but there’s another man who was known by that honorific title back in the ’60s: Lindsay Cage. Lindsay came to Marin County from his native Louisiana to work at Marinship, and settled in Marin City. According to waterfront...

Lots to Do This Month

There’s plenty going on in and around Sausalito this month. Here is a sampling of events. We’ve reported on some of these before, but links in the listings will lead you to the most up-to-date information. Sausalito Books by the Bay  presents book readings on October 10, 12, 17, 18,...

Van Damme Memories

Sunday, October 15 will be a day of nostalgia for the legendary ferry Charles Van Damme. A festive event at Waldo Point Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will feature live music, delicious lentil soup and bread by Davey Jones, and shared memories of the old ferry through her...

Ferry Fiesta Oct 15

Everyone is invited to Waldo Point Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 for live music from Joe Tate and Maggie Catfish, free food, and an opportunity to learn about the project to restore the paddle wheel and smokestack of the Charles Van Damme Ferry for...

Oyster Celebration Sept 9

The Sausalito Community Boating Center (SCBC) at Cass Gidley Marina on the shoreline of Dunphy Park will host its first Oyster Celebration from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. Raw and baked oysters, mac and cheese, garlic bread, Caesar salad, and refreshing beverages will be available for...

Driver Causes Power Outage, Other Damage     

[masterslider alias=”ms-14-1-1-27″] On Wednesday, August 23, a white pickup truck belonging to Hood Sails knocked out power at the far north end of Sausalito, in the floating homes community, and in a large swath of Marin City. According to eyewitness reports, at about 12:30 p.m. the driver crashed into a...

Shakespeare on the Water Sept 9 & 10

Following up on the popularity of float-in concerts, Shakespeare on the Water will present two floating performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on September 9 and 10. The show will feature a multi-generational cast, including students and classically trained actors.  This abridged version of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy includes live music...

Plan Ahead for A Toast to Sausalito Oct 21

Save the day of Saturday, October 21 for the inaugural ‘A Toast to Sausalito’ wine, beer, and spirits festival from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Caledonia Street will be closed between Bee Street and Pine Street for the event. If you are a beverage maker, merchant, artisan, or vendor interested...