Marin Blog

Marin Arts and Culture Collection

This is a special selection of blog posts that share a single topic of Art and Culture in Marin County.
Discover and participate in creative and cultural events throughout the Marin community, including art events and educational opportunities for all ages throughout the year!. 

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Six Quirky Marin ThingsTo Do

Have you ever visited a new country, or even a new city, and just felt instantly connected? Like you were a part of something bigger than yourself? We don’t know what it is, but some...[Read More]

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Exploring Marin's Cultural Resources

Most people don’t know this—unless you’re a local—but Marin is a hidden gem when it comes to culture. Because of Marin’s close proximity to the cultural and counter-cultural mecca of San Francisco, it has...[Read More]

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Art in Marin

By Whitney Butler

 

The job of an artist is to lead by inspiration—to see the invisible, to imagine the impossible. As part of its history, culture and community, Marin County nurtures this sentiment on several fronts.

 

Throughout...[Read More]

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Learn Something New at Marin's Museums

By Joe Kukura

 

The wilder side of American museums is on permanent display just north of San Francisco in Marin County. Its museums are an eclectic collection of tributes to Northern California’s influence on American life...[Read More]

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Marin's First People

For Marin’s earliest inhabitants, the Coast Miwok Indians, fall was an important season for acorn harvesting, a time to store food before the onset of winter.

Autumn is also a perfect time to learn about the...[Read More]

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Marin County’s History of Mountain Biking

By Megan Eileen McDonough

 

Did you know that Marin County is the birthplace of mountain biking? It was right here in Marin that some of the first-ever mountain bikes (aka "klunkers") raced down Repack Road. It's...[Read More]

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A Weekend in San Rafael: The Arts and Open Spaces

By Joe Kukura

 

The arts and the great outdoors come together for a unique combination in San Rafael—the largest, oldest, and most culturally diverse city in Marin County. While beautiful parks and wide-open spaces make up...[Read More]

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Marin's Dynamic Arts and Culture Scene

By Joe Kukura

 

Northern California’s Marin County has a special place in the American art scene. The home of movie stars like Sean Penn and George Lucas and rock ’n’ rollers Sammy Hagar and Huey Lewis,...[Read More]

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Movies You Never Knew Were Filmed in Marin

By Megan Eileen McDonough

 

Calling all Star Wars fans! Did you know that Lucasfilm/SkywalkerSound, the company that produced Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, is actually headquartered in Marin County? In fact, there...[Read More]