This week, not one but TWO rockin’ cover bands hit the stage, Marin Water offers a special MLK Celebration volunteer opportunity, date night is looking très français, and… have you been to Angel Island yet? Or maybe it’s been a while. Either way, it’s a great weekend for taking in some local history at the Ellis Island of the West (better get those ferry tickets now).
And, if you think AI has no place in music and the arts (but are open to hearing from an Emmy-Award winning composer who once thought so too), there’s an author event you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy,
Kim Neumann
5 FUN THINGS TO DO IN MARIN
Sure, wine & dine here this weekend, but ALSO: reserve for Valentine’s Day, mon ami. 💕 Cue in Jeanne Moreau and imagine as you and your cheri/e linger over a romantic Valentine's dinner with French classics, and a little extra sparkle with a Valentine's Day-inspired 4 Course Prix Fixe with wine pairings and caviar (additional cost is noted). Dépêchez-vous! and reserve here.
2. Live music:
AZ/DZ at Sweetwater - Mill Valley, 1/16 This San Francisco North Bay band salutes the “Gods of Thunder from down under” in a high voltage celebration, bringing the full sound and energy of an AC/DC concert experience to life.
Sabbath Lives — Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Night at Mac's - Fairfax, 1/17 Brace yourself (& your ears) for thunderous guitar riffs, driving bass lines, and the unmistakable sound that shaped generations of metal fans.
Devote a day of service this MLK weekend by getting your hands dirty. You’ll remove invasive weeds and plant natives to restore sensitive habitat while learning about Marin’s unique plant and animal life. Restoration events take place 1-2 times a month throughout the rainy season, while the ground is soft. Family-friendly activity for all ages.
Immerse yourself in Marin history this MLK weekend at Angel Island U.S. Immigration Station. Built in 1910, this National Register of Historic Places (#71000164) is known as the Ellis Island of the West, where more than 500,000 immigrants once waited for entry. See haunting poetry carved in the barrack walls and take in some of the best Bay panorama views. Morning ferries = calm water and clear views before afternoon wind.
Looking for a more optimistic view on the role of AI in music and the arts? Join Emmy Award–winning composer and producer Lucas Cantor Santiago, a self-described luddite who gained international acclaim through a collaborative project with artificial intelligence. Santiago discusses his work and revelations in his book, Unfinished: The Role of the Artist in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. In conversation with Adam Becker.
See more events here.
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Thanks for reading,
Kim
Kim Neumann, Publisher
