Cultural Events

Art for Artisans Sake! February 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008 The Marin Arts Council in cooperation with Artisans Art Gallery in Mill Valley presents "Art for Artisans Sake!". Receiving accolades as the “Best Art Gallery in Marin” for 2006 and 2007, Artisans boasts being one of Northern California’s oldest and most forward nonprofit galleries in the region. Now showing at the Marin Civic Center> Galleries, on the 1st and 3rd floors, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. Three Colorful Friends March 7, 2008 to June 8, 2008 Redwood Foyer of the Marin Veteran's Auditorium, 10 Ave.of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. Box office: (415)499-6400. Exhibits are typically open only to ticket holders at the venue.. Marin Arts Council Presents: A group exhibit of the artwork by Patty Blau, Ellis Heyer and Antonia Lawson. The essence of any life experience is a retinue of friends and colorful characters, opening up your heart to different means of perception and showing you their own profound views of the world. In the art world, "profound," or "colorful" can be interpreted in so many ways. For more info: Marin Arts Council> Hard Laughter April 25,2008 to May 18, 2008 Father and daughter Jeffrey Bihr Lindsay Benner produce first-ever stage adaptation of best-selling Bay Area author Anne Lamott’s play. An adaptation of Lamott’s first novel, the show opens April 25th, 2008 with Thursday through Saturday performances at 8:00 P.M. and Sundays at 7:30 P. M., through May 18, 2008 . Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased through www.altertheater.org> or by calling 415-454-2787 . Marin Open Studios (Starting Tonight!) May 3, 2008 to May 11, 2008 Friday May 2, 2008- Marin Arts Council Southern Marin Open Studios- Starting tonight!!! Join area artists for an open studios highlighting their recent accomplishments. Their studio spaces will be open to the public with a reception for visitor. Friday at 6 PM begins the event with an open house for visitors, which will conclude on Sunday at 6 PM. Friday is always a gas, with artists roaming the studios and not tethered to their own. You often will find live music performed in various studios, as well as refreshments being served. This will also be an opportunity for you to purchase the latest works by many accomplished artists from the area. For detailed info visit www.marinarts.org> In Sausalito: ICB Building at 420 Gate Five Road, Sausalito Schoonmaker on Liberty Ship, Sausalito MLK on Ebbtide in Sausalito Marin Arts Council Northern Marin Open Studios May 9, 2008- Join Northern Marin Arts who will be sharing their latest creations in their studio spaces. Refreshments and live music are often features of this event. For more info visit www.marinarts.org> Open Studios takes place twice a year with the Spring open studios happening first two weekends in May 2008. The Marin Arts Council information on studio locations for nearly 300 participating Marin County artists. More> . Marin/Scapes May 5, 2008 to July 6, 2008 The 20th annual art show benefit that featuring the life and landscape of Marin County. The exhibit and offers fine art by more than 50 prominent artists. Included: preview of the art exhibit, an artists' reception, opening night gala and the art exhibit and sale. www.marinscapes.org> Gallery Route One Exhibits May 9, 2008 -June 15, 2008 Madeline Nieto Hope - Loss and Found Betty Woolfolk - Mixed media, assemblage, installation Steve Brock - Photography in The Project Space - Bicycles of Florence Suzanne Parker in The Annex Opening Reception: Sunday, May 11th, 3 to 5p.m. G.R.O. is open everyday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed Tuesday More information at www.galleryrouteone.org> Celtic Harpist Patrick Ball May 10, 2008 "The Flame of Love: The Legend of Tristan and Iseult", a musical written and performed by celtic harpist and playwrite, Patrick Ball with contributions by Medieval Beasts, appearing at Dance Palace, at 5th B St, Point Reyes Station, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:00 P.M. www.dancepalace.org> Gertrude Bell May 17, 2008 "Adventures of a desert Queen": A Meeting with Gertrude ,a show written and performed by Betsey Means, performed at the Dance Palace, 5th and B St, Point Reyes Station, on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:00 P.M. For more info visit: www.dancepalace.org> Jacques Brel May 22,2008 - June 15,2008 Jacques Brell is a resident of the "City of Lights" Paris, France- four actors and three musicians, celebrate Brel’s passions with a timeless story. Translated by American poet Eric Blau and lyricist Mort Shuman this show blends ballads, tangos, boleros, rock and classics. Each piece is a narrative, exploring love, war and the adventure, tragedies and complications of the human existance. Don't worry this is not going to bring you down as the performance is a satire on the human condition and the humor associated with human existance.