Dance 12/18: Dance With Sherry “The Tapcracker.� 2 and 5:30pm. $24-34. Showcase Theatre, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. www.mdt.org. 12/18: Marin Dance Theatre “Sophie and the Enchanted Toy Shop.�1 and 5 pm. $24-34. Marin Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. www.mdt.org.
Theater/Auditions 12/17-19: Ross Valley Players Holiday Variety Show “Holiday Treat.� Seasonal variety show with music, dance, holiday classics, singalong and comedy. 8pm. Dec. 17-18; 2pm. Dec. 19. $10-20. Ross Valley Players Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com 12/17:‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’ The Novato Theater Company presents its own family friendly musical adaptation of a holiday classic. 8pm. $10-18. Novato Theater Company Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org 12/18-19:‘A Christmas Carol’ Award-winning actor Ron Severdia portrays more than 40 characters in this dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic. Shows are 8pm Dec. 18 and 2pm Dec. 19. $20-25. Marin Arts Council Gallery, 906 Fourth St., San Rafael. 666-2442. www.marinarts.org
Comedy 12/22: Steven Pearl High energy original comedy. 8pm. $20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
Art 12/11 and 18: Introduction to Mandala Drawing With Lillian Sizemore. Beginners welcome. No meditation, art or drawing experience needed. RSVP. 3-5:30pm. $32-40. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. 12/19: Painting on Silk After a brief demonstration with Elise Cheval, you will have the opportunity to create your own wearable art using watercolor painting techniques. No formal art skills are necessary. All materials provided. RSVP by Friday, December 17. Noon-3pm. $32-40, $8 materials fee. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. www.ohanloncenter.org
Through 01/06:‘Drawing from Line to Shadow’ The Marin Arts Council presents this exhibition of art works displaying the expressive nature, importance and impact of drawing. 9am-5pm. Free. Marin County Civic Center, 1st and 3rd Floor Galleries, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 666-2442. www.marinarts.org Through 01/07:‘A Show of Hands’ Handwoven tapestries by Baulines craft guild master member Alex Friedman. 8am-7pm. Free. Marin Cancer Institute, 1350 South Eliseo Dr., Greenbrae. 461-9000 . Through 01/07: AWD Small Works Show Art Works Downtown presents its annual show which features more than 85 affordable pieces. 10am-5pm. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org
Through 01/07: Contemporary Tapestry Exhibition Alex Friedman, contemporary handwoven tapestries. 8am-7pm. Free. Van Dyke Atium, Marin Cancer Center, 1350 S Eliseo Dr., Greenbrae. 310-2460. www.alexfriedmantapestry.com
Through 01/08: Small Wonders Holiday Bazaar Shop locally and support local artists at the Marin Arts Council’s art exhibit/sale featuring tiny treasures and large luxuries by Marin Artists. 11 am
to 6 pm Tues to Sat. Free. Marin Arts Council Gallery, 906 4th St., San Rafael. 666-2442. www.marinarts.org
Through 01/16:‘Roadside Distractions’ Eric Engstrom, new works. “Into the Deep.� Group exhibition with works by Susan Brayton, Pam Fabry, Susan Sasso, Wen-Hui Shen and Ayumi Kie Weissbuch. Artist’s Talk 3pm Jan. 9. 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org Through 01/18:‘Rock Of Our Ages’ Work of three Jewish rock photographers, co-sponsored by Marin Rocks of the Marin History Museum Center. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org Through 01/19:‘Fall 2010 Exhibit’ Features new works by Judith Klausenstock, Melissa Adkison, Donna Solin and Bob Justice. Watercolors and pastels are showcased. 11am-4pm weekdays. Free. Gallery 305 at TCSD Office, 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley. 3886393. www.tcsd.us
Through 01/23:‘Nurturing the Creative Spark’ Exhibition of art works by members of the Marin/Golden Gate Chapter of the National League of American Pen Women. Exhibit accessible only during venue events. 7-11pm. Free. Redwood Foyer, Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 666-2442. www.marinarts.org
Through 01/31: Group Photography Exhibition Images from twelve local photographers. 6:30pm. Free. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave., Suite F, Mill Valley. 388-3569. www.theimageflow.com
Through 03/17: Baulines Craft Guild Master Show “Paths in Studio Craft.� The celebrated guild, renowned for its apprentice program presents a group show. Reception 4:30pm. Jan. 13. 9am-5pm. Free. Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing # 200, Novato. 666-2442 . www.marinarts.org
Through 04/30:‘Treasures from the Vault’ Exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 75 years of collecting and caring for artifacts from the local community. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin History Museum, 1125 B St., San Rafael. 454-8538. www.marinhistory.org Through 12/23:‘Fall Fashionings’ Group show featuring Marin county painters depicting large works influenced by the Fall season. Noon-4pm. Free. Mona Lease Gallery, 39 Greenbrae Boardwalk, Greenbrae. 461-3718. www.monaleasegallery.com Through 12/24: Pastel Landscapes Tim Brody, Northern California landscapes exhibition. Free. Two Bird Cafe, 625 San Gerinimo Dr., San Geronimo. www.twobirdcafe.com
Through 12/29:‘Steps, Lanes and Paths’ Skip Sandberg presents photographs celebrating Mill Valley’s efforts to reclaim its pedestrian heritage. Free. Mill Valley City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 383-5236. www.robertsandbergphoto.com Through 12/31:‘Local Land’ Christin Coy and Richard Lindenberg, local and California landscapes paintings. Free. The Painters Place, 1139 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 461-0351. www.thepaintersplace.com
Through 12/31: Holiday Small Works Show Exhibition of smaller art works for sale. Free. Molinar Gallery, 34 Main St., Tiburon. 261-7888. www.molinarigallery.com
Through 12/31: Watercolor Exhibition Joanne Cullimore, watercolors. Free. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 482-2453 . www.dominican.edu
Readings 12/18: Abby Wasserman The author discusses “Mary Tuthill Lindheim: Art & Inspiration.� 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 12/19:‘Lust for Justice’ Book Event Tony Serra biography. Book reading with author Paulette Frankl and famed criminal defense attorney Serra. 7-9pm.
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