.Arts & Entertainment

.Music

Jan 13, 2026

Hear and Now: Eric Silverman at Sweetwater Music Hall

Eric Silverman has been in love with music since he was a little kid growing up in New Jersey. This, of course, means one is a bit beholden to worship Bruce Springsteen. But, for Silverman, that journey was slightly different. Speaking from his home studio in Oakland ahead of his upcoming...

.Showcase

Jan 13, 2026

Changes: Chekov Classic at Marin Theatre

.Crush

Jan 13, 2026

Storied Radio Career, Big Bike Bash and Tibet’s...

.Theater

Jan 8, 2026

New Year brings new Marin shows

Josh Costello is a director with serious chops. shepherding three world premieres to Glickman Awards for Best New Play.

.Arts

Jan 6, 2026

The Lark Takes Wing Again: Josh Costello Steps into Stewardship

When a cultural institution loses a long-serving leader, the question isn’t simply who comes next. It’s whether the place itself...

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the spirit animating the Renegade Orchestra’s return Jan. 11, when the ensemble fills the Fairfax Pavilion with a 15-piece surge of strings, rhythm and Bay Area memory.

.Music

Jan 6, 2026

Rogue Matinee: Renegade Orchestra at the Fairfax Pavilion

There’s something quietly radical about a Sunday afternoon rock show. Especially one that summons the greatest, locally-produced hits of...

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John 5 brings his impeccable guitar playing to Novato’s HopMonk Tavern on Saturday, Jan. 24.

.Music

Jan 6, 2026

The ‘Kill Switch’ Live: John 5 to Rock HopMonk

Guitar hero John 5’s track record is as impeccable as his playing, which he brings to Novato’s HopMonk Tavern...

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Marin theater companies reach back to 1904, 1942 and 2018 for shows to draw audiences into their houses in 2026.

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Jan 6, 2026

On With the Show: New Year Brings New Marin Theater Productions

Marin theater companies reach back to 1904, 1942 and 2018 for shows to draw audiences into their houses in...

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Crush features upcoming art and cultural events in the North Bay.

.Crush

Jan 6, 2026

Musical Restoration Journey, Luddite to AI Artist and More

Mill Valley Art of Healing Music takes on a deeper purpose at The Art of Healing, a benefit concert dedicated to...

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.Culture

Jan 2, 2026

North Bay Pet Photo Contest

We’re looking for North Bay Pet Stars. Is your pet picture perfect? Showcase your pet love! Submit your favorite...

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The Pacific Sun's critics look back at the year in theater

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Dec 30, 2025

Marin’s Top Torn Tix: Our Critics Look Back at the Year in Theater

It’s that time of year when critics look back and attempt to encapsulate an entire year’s worth of productions...

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Pacific Sun E-edition

Pacific Sun E-edition

FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

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The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

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The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

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The Face of Hair Transplantation

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The Face of Clean Energy Independence

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The Face of Education for the Individual

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The Face of Financial Empowerment

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The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

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The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

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The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

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The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

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The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

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The Face of Cannabis Retail

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