New Art Exhibition at Art Works Downtown: Art of the African Diaspora February 9- March 8
Art of the African Diaspora February 9–March 8, 2024 February 9, 5–8pm: Reception and Art Walk March 8, 5–8pm: Reception and Art Walk Featuring the photography of Asual Aswad, Duane Conliffe, Jim Dennis, Zhané GayByrd Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. For 26 years it has…
Read MoreWabi Pottery Ladies night every Weds- starting this February!
Starting this February, Wabi Pottery Studio will be hosting weekly women’s wine Wednesdays! They welcome you to come after work, relax, enjoy a glass of wine and meet other creative local women! During this event you will learn how to use the wheel to make cups, bowls, plates or vases. All instruction, clay, and tools…
Read MoreStorytelling Marketing Through Video and Image Workshop, 2/28
Are your photos and videos working for you? Now more than ever, images and videos are key components to maximize your marketing efforts. Learn from an expert (Stephanie Koehler, Owner of SAKinterMedia) how to promote yourself through your visuals. Learn what it takes to create an image or video that has impact, draw and pull…
Read MoreAI Marketing Workshop, March 13th
This workshop by Stephanie Koehler, Owner of SAKinterMedia, will provide insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming the marketing landscape. Learn the benefits of leveraging AI for marketing, including content ideation, optimization, and personalization. Attendees will learn how to integrate machine learning with tools to save time and develop targeted campaigns. We’ll also cover some…
Read MoreThird Street Improvement Project – Completed!
On Friday, January 11th, the City of San Rafael celebrated the successful completion of the extensive 20-month Third Street Improvement Project, a collaborative effort involving utility companies, the City, and private projects. This $20.8 million project, which began construction in March 2022 and was funded in part by TAM’s Measures A and AA funds as…
Read MoreDowntown Streets Team
What a whirlwind it has been for Downtown Streets Team, Marin! In 2023, we expanded our housing case management and street outreach efforts substantially throughout various programming county-wide. Overall, 29 of our unhoused neighbors found a place to call home through our services and support this past year, receiving the dignity, care, and stable housing…
Read MoreBID Annual Report 2023 and 2024 Plan
The BID Annual Report for 2023 and Plan for 2024 was presented to the City Council in December – It highlighted the prior year’s activities of the BID and the projected activities for the next year. The City Council approved the BID assessment for 2024. READ FULL REPORT HERE The BID is also looking for…
Read MoreA-Frame Signs in Downtown
The City’s Community Development Department has received numerous code enforcement complaints on A-frame (sandwich board) signs in the Downtown. The City’s Code Enforcement Division will be sending out courtesy notices to all businesses with illegal signage and asking them to remove. The City’s sign ordinance does not allow A-frame signs and they are prohibited and…
Read More2024 Business License Renewal
Business owners with active licenses expiring December 31st, 2023, are reminded that the deadline to renew their license is February 15th, 2024. The City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or through eCheck. If you have questions about business licenses, please contact the…
Read MoreMarin Magazine Article – Explore San Rafael
Exciting news! San Rafael takes the spotlight in the January issue of Marin Magazine, recognized as a standout destination. Titled “Explore San Rafael” the article highlights the San Rafael Arts Honor we received by SMU Data Arts — which assesses communities’ vibrancy through a data-driven approach. They officially ranked San Rafael as the #4 most…
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