Rock out with Walking Mirrors this Friday at Rancho Nicasio!
Formed by singer songwriter Mark Nelson and Craig Bartock (lead guitarist for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee band HEART), Walking Mirrors features some of the top rock musicians in the North Bay. The music is heavily influenced by the raw energy of the Rolling Stones and storytelling and approachability of Tom Petty. The band is led by Craig’s ripping guitar tones and overall musical direction, and Mark's carefully crafted story-telling and raw vocals.
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Tickets: $25 (Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price)
** Proceeds from the show benefit Dominican University of California.
Deborah Winters returns to Mill Valley's Throckmorton Theatre this Friday for her annual Wonderland concert. Come and celebrate another dazzling year of this festive holiday show!
Jazzin’ it up in a big band style, this special concert will feature a lively selection of familiar standards and fun holiday favorites. Bring your loved ones, bust out your most festive attire and let the music light up your night – this is the holiday kick-off you’ve been waiting for.
Sharing this glittering evening with Deborah Winters will be an array of the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians, including: Doug Morton, Music Director; Trumpet and Flugelhorn; Ken Cook, Piano;
Randy Vincent, Guitar; Chris Amberger, Acoustic Bass; Kendrick Freeman, Drums; Steve Steinberg, Sax; and Jeff Cressman, Trombone.
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Tickets: $40 (General Seating); $65 (Reserved Seating)
One of Marin's favorite holiday traditions returns to Novato's Center for the Arts this Saturday and Sunday.
Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker will transport your family into the lavish rooms of a Victorian-era party, where Clara’s dreams come to life. She encounters mischievous mice, battling soldiers, and the Nutcracker prince who leads her through the forest of the Snow Queen to the Land of the Sweets! Your children will meet the Sugar Plum fairy and all the spices of the land, including Nutmeg, Chocolate, Chinese Almonds, and the Sweet Tooth Fairies. The production features the artistry of 125 young dancers, lavish costumes and sets.
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Tickets: $32.49
Second Hand Funk is bringing 70’s funk & soul grooves with a holiday twist to Mac’s at 19 Broadway this Saturday.
Second Hand Funk delivers that pure 70’s funk and soul sound — the kind that gets the whole room moving. Think Earth, Wind & Fire meets James Brown with a splash of holiday cheer.
Expect:
✨ Non-stop funk & soul classics
✨ A packed dance floor
✨ Holiday cocktails crafted by Mac’s award-winning mixologists
✨ Funky holiday attire — the louder the better!
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Tickets: $10 (Advance); $15 (at the Door)
The Marin Symphony and their elite Chamber Choir will perform a beautiful program of traditional and contemporary holiday music & carols at St. Raphael Church this weekend.
Program: (Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus)
Corelli: Pastorale from Christmas Concerto
Praetorius: Psallite Unigenito
Wilberg: Ding Dong Merrily on High
Poulenc: O Magnum Mysterium
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Anonymous: Inperayritz Verges ses par from ‘The Red Book of Montserrat’
Alejandro Rivas: Nino Lindo
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Aria from ‘Bachianas Brasileiras No.5’
Ariel Ramirez: Gloria from ‘Misa Criolla’
(Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus)
Conte: Pat-a-pan
Mendelssohn: Es wird ein Stern
Rutter: Nativity Carol
McDowall: Now May We Singen
Rutter: 12 Days of Christmas
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Tickets: $41 (General Admission); $21 (Youth under 17)
Maria Muldaur & her Jazzabelle Quintet return to Sweetwater this Sunday for their swinging annual holiday show.
The talented Grammy-nominee has collected some wonderfully hip, swinging, humorous & irreverent Christmas songs by her favorite Jazz Blues artists. She and her “A Team” of the Bay Area’s finest jazz players will be presenting her special HOLIDAY SWING show, for a fun evening of what Maria calls “Xmas Tunes for Hipsters.” There will be no corny, overdone, pedestrian Christmas tunes here, only her special collection of rare gems!
Don’t miss this Mill Valley holiday tradition!
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Tickets: $40.17
Join The Boardroom on Tuesday, December 9th for an unforgettable evening celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday — Rat Pack style.
Savor a 3-course dinner while Fernando croons Sinatra classics paired with the smooth piano stylings of Andy Dudnik.
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Appetizer: (choice of)
Arugula Salad; Stuffed Artichoke; Clams Posillipo
Main Course: (choice of)
Carved Steak Diane; Veal or Chicken Milanese; Lobster Tail stuffed with Crab & Scallops; Fussili du Pomodoro
Dessert: Lemon Ricotta Tart
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Cost: $125 per person
** For reservations, email missy@thespeakeasynovato.com or call (415) 883-7793.
