Tiburon
What Does the Sea Turtle Say?
Marta Stella Wendlinger is a local artist about to host her inaugural solo exhibit, entitled “If Animals Could Talk.” The pieces that comprise this exhibition are unique and colorful collages made from and inspired by vintage National Geographic magazines. Wendlinger creates her collages with special attention to texture, color saturation, composition, pattern construction and taste (though hopefully not in the literal sense). Her collection of collages takes on symbolic, spiritual and aesthetic angles in a complex creative feat that’s downright fun to look at. The “If Animals Could Talk” exhibition is in collaboration with The Heritage & Arts Commission of Tiburon and is open now through Saturday, Oct. 26. Tiburon Town Hall and the “If Animals Could Talk” exhibition are located at 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Belvedere Tiburon.
Napa
Open Sesame – No, Open Studios
Open Studios Napa Valley is a self-guided citywide art discovery tour that pairs well with a pinot noir, or so they say. Come on out to Napa and enjoy finding favorites among 75-plus artists featured in this annual Open Studios event. Those who are curious about art, artists themselves and especially anyone looking to purchase a special new piece of art should consider coming out to explore—after all, there’s no better time for shopping than the fall. The Open Studios Napa Valley citywide spirit runs from now through Sept. 30, though the actual artist studios will be open from 10am to 5pm Sept. 21 through 22 and again Sept. 28 through 29. For more information, visit openstudiosnapavalley.com.
Glen Ellen
Take a Hike
Fitness fanatics and nature enthusiasts alike may rejoice in answering the call of the wild (i.e., hiking in Jack London State Historic Park). Anyone who wants to take a hike, the guided kind, may do so in a series of hikes every Saturday beginning Sept. 7 and ending Oct. 5. Note that dogs are not invited along on these hikes, to protect the natural wildlife. Each hike in this series costs $15 per person plus a park entry fee of $10 per vehicle. Except for hike #3, all of the hikes take place at Jack London State Historic Park, located at 2400 London Ranch Rd. in Glen Ellen. Visit jacklondonpark.com to purchase tickets or learn more.
San Rafael
We Didn’t Start the Fire
Ember Stomp is back for yet another year of teaching California locals one thing: Only you can prevent wildfire. This event is educational, free to attend and designed for the whole family. There will be burn demos, food trucks, fire smart landscaping classes, live music, face painting and so much more. So, do Smokey the Bear proud and come on out to this year’s Ember Stomp 2024. To learn more, visit the website at firesafemarin.org. This year’s Ember Stomp takes place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael.
