The Architect and the Ameer

A recent obituary for architect Sim Van der Ryn, known as the “father of green architecture,” brought to mind his connection to one of the most historic homes in our community. The Ameer was an old ark that had been converted into a houseboat when it was purchased by Phil...

‘Tis the Season to be Artsy

Wherever you go this holiday season, there’ll be plenty of local art to enjoy. Here’s a sampling of art events scheduled in and around Sausalito: Now Through November 24: Intergenerational Art Show at Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA). The featured young artists are students at Dr. Martin Luther King...

A Toast to Sausalito Oct 19

This year’s Toast to Sausalito street festival on Caledonia Street from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 will feature three stages for live entertainment, a variety of food options, and more than 50 arts and crafts vendors. The event is free to attend, and more than 60 wineries,...

New Historic Walking Tours

Visitors and locals alike can experience the rich tapestry of Sausalito’s history on a docent–led walking tour presented by the Sausalito Historical Society. One-hour tours meet at the Society’s Ice House Museum, 780 Bridgeway, at 11:30 a.m. on the second and third Saturdays of each month. Tour guide Kara Halvorsen...

Maritime Day Tribute to Chris Hardman

The theme of Galilee Harbor’s August 3 Maritime Day is A Salute to Chris Hardman. An innovative artist and pioneering figure in experimental theater, Chris, his wife Annette Rose and their kids were beloved residents of Galilee Harbor and have left an indelible mark on the wider community. An exhibit...

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Aug 23

The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) is throwing a Grateful Dead-inspired bash to honor Jerry Garcia’s birthday and the opening of his mind-blowing art exhibition: The Art of Jerry Garcia! The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, immediately following Jazz and Blues by the Bay...

Tech Lab Opens in Marin City

A new maker space called The Lab opened last week at 101 Donohoe St. in Marin City, on the campus of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church. Open to all ages, and free to use for everyone, The Lab is a maker space, creator space, hacker space, coding space, gaming space, idea...

94965 Intergenerational Art Show

Sausalito Village is looking for artists 60 and older from zip code 94965 to display their works for sale at a Sausalito Center for The Arts (SCA) exhibition November 14-24. Art from students of MLK School will also be showcased. All art media will be accepted. Due to limited space,...

Thanks and Congratulations for DITP

The FHA’s May 19 Day in the Park was a success thanks to the talents and energy of dozens of volunteers, sponsors, vendors, local officials and contest competitors. Denise Kendall and her chihuahua Cookie won the pet costume contest. The tiny horses provided by Ken Coren (Baby, Zeek, and Zoey)...

Scenes from Day in the Park

It was a bright and breezy day for the FHA’s spring Day in the Park (DITP) on Sunday, May 19. There were activities for all ages, from old favorites like the pet costume contest, to innovations such as tiny horses and a guest mermaid. Enjoy the accompanying slide show. Next...