Zen philosopher Alan Watts is fondly remembered for the days he spent aboard the beached ferry Vallejo, along with flambouyant artist Jean Varda. But he moved off the waterfront in the mid-50s and eventually found another unconventional home, at Druid Heights on the southeast flank of Mount Tam in the...
Jim Woessner, long-time author and Issaquah resident, has just published his new book of micro fiction. No More No Less is a collection of short, short stories (each story is exactly 100 words!) that range from evocative observations on life and nature to comedic musings on the trivial and absurd....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...