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Eat Pray Love, Mill Valley Film Festival and 158 Open Homes this weekend

Oct

You may have noticed that for the past several months every woman has had the skinny little book Eat Pray Love tucked under her arm, and is busy with her nose in the book, chuckling away to herself. I would quote one of my favorite lines but I can’t get the damn thing back from my sister who has since gone on, unauthorized, to loan it out to several of her friends.

What does that have to do with you – you ask? Well…nothing maybe; but if you’re a fan of the book Elizabeth Gilbert, the author, is going to be interviewed on Oprah this coming Friday and more importantly she’s appearing live in conjunction with our own local novelist Anne Lamont of Travelling Mercies fame at the Marin Center.

Of course, the live appearance isn’t happening until March of next year – but as you may have noticed, I like to plan ahead. Furthermore, I firmly believe not all seats are created equal at the Marin Center, particularly for an intimate speaking engagement like this, so the early bird will definitely catch the worm.

Basically boys, if you’re listening and are looking for a REALLY easy Valentine’s Day gift next year, you may score some big points with tickets to this – if you’ve even noticed she’s read it. And if she hasn’t, it’s one of the funniest books I’ve read in a long time, and I would highly recommend it.

On a very sad musical note, we lost two pieces of history recently in the North Bay with both Sweetwater and Villiage Music Store closing their doors. For now, 19 Broadway in Fairfax is still alive and kicking, but they could probably use your support to make sure it stays that way.

Finally, the Mill Valley Film Festival is just about to get underway (with an easy to remember url for a change http://www.mvff.com/) and as of today only a few shows are currently sold out.

While we’re in the midst of one of my favorite times of year in the Bay Area, the Indian summer, it should be a great weekend to meander through one of the many North Bay venues currently showing films as the weather has been very mild and pleasant. Although winters aren’t too bad here either.

From the MVFF site, “The Festival isn’t just about seeing great films, it’s about immersing yourself in an environment with fellow film enthusiasts and celebrating the achievements of new and established filmmakers. Throughout the 11 days of the Festival, join us at our galas and parties, children’s festivities and Tribute receptions, where fine food, drink and film lovers are in abundance. Come to our live performances and seminars, where you can hear great music or join in a stimulating discussion about the craft of filmmaking. From start to finish, it’s a full schedule of fun and engaging activities designed to complement our diverse and extensive program of fabulous film.”

Unfortunately, I’m going to miss seeing my choice pick, the Australian film Kenny due to previous tickets for the Shaolin Warriors at the Marin Center – I have a thing for martial arts; and Saturday’s booked with the SF Bay Club’s Pearl Gala at the DeYoung Museum but I’ve got my eye on one or two movies Sunday night if I have the energy. Sunday’s are usually a big work day, and this one promises to be no different with 54 Single Family Homes, and 104 Condos currently on the open house schedule throughout San Francisco as of today.

If you’re interested in staying abreast of the various events going on in and around the North Bay The Friends of Marin Center is a great organization. Check them out!

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