“Fall” into Local Arts Events in Marin County

As summer starts to wind down, don’t feel blue! Not only do we get great weather here in Marin County all year round, but we also have great events and entertainment throughout the year.

It doesn’t need to be summer for you to have a good time in the community. As fall quickly approaches, we’re taking a look forward at the upcoming arts events happening in the area.

Whether you’re into high class art galleries, music, dance, or just would like to learn some crafts, there’s probably an event in the next few months that you’d love. The Marin Independent Journal has a nice roundup of all the upcoming events. Among them are:

"BayWood Artists On the Bay, A Salute to America's Cup," Oct. 4 to 26; reception Oct. 4Elsewhere GalleryWhere: 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., FairfaxAdmission: FreeInformation: 747-8696; www.elsewhere.com  

ICB Artists' winter open studios, Dec. 7 and 8Los Robles Community CenterWhere: 100 Roblar Drive, NovatoAdmission: FreeInformation: 763-5772; lrnovato.com/craft-fair2013.html; email maureenellis@att.net  

Harvest Crafts Fair and Holiday Arts and Crafts Preview Show, Oct. 11 and 12Margaret Todd Senior CenterWhere: 1560 Hill Road, NovatoAdmission: Free 

"Legends of the Bay Area: Robert Hudson," Oct. 12 to Nov. 17Marin Society of ArtistsWhere: Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., RossAdmission: FreeInformation: 454-9561; www.marinsocietyofartists.org

To read the Marin Independent Journal’s full list of fall arts events in Marin County, click here. And to stay apprised of local events throughout the year, and special announcements for 33 North residents, be sure to follow our Facebook page!

Marin County Entrepreneurship Seminar on Homepage-Building

One of the great things about living in Marin County is its proximity to the technological epicenter that is San Francisco and its surrounding areas. There are lots of local companies doing exciting, innovative things—as well as organizations that provide guidance to businesses and entrepreneurs by exchanging ideas and creating a thriving businesses community in the Bay Area.

One local resource for professionals and entrepreneurs is the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, headquartered in San Francisco with offices right here in San Rafael.

Among the center’s planned events this month at Renaissance Marin is a seminar on building effective website homepages, this coming Tuesday, August 27, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at their San Rafael location at 1115 Third Street,San Rafael, CA 94901.

According to the Center’s website, the seminar will cover the following topics:

1.     Appropriate design
2.     Branding and personality
3.     Clear value proposition
4.     Obvious pathways for each audience
5.     Typography
6.     Basic search engine optimization
7.     Navigation systems  (and why you need more than one)
8.     Calls to action
9.     Credibility factors
10.  Site speed 

Registration for the event is $30.

Do you know of any other great resources for local entrepreneurs in Marin County? Let us know by sending us a message on our Facebook page!

33 North Apartments: Luxury Living in Marin County

Marin County is beautiful enough on its own, with its spectacular vistas and quiet, quaint communities like San Rafael. So, if you’re looking for comfortable, luxury living in the area, why concede to just another so-so apartment building? At 33 North Apartment Homes, you won’t have to worry about moving into a place that’s missing that one final piece to make it perfect—here in our comfortable corner of San Rafael, we have it all.

Have a pet you’d like to bring in? We’re okay with that! 33 North is a pet friendly community, with lots of space for your furry friend to run and play.

Looking for the convenience and pragmatism of an apartment, with the amenities of a luxurious house? Our property boasts lots of great balcony views, fully equipped kitchens with high end appliances, high ceilings, a washer and dryer in each unit, and more—all within 40 minutes of the San Francisco Bay!

And as comfortable as our apartments are, there’s no need to hole yourself up inside—not only are our residents a friendly, close-knit bunch, but our premises also feature a pet park, a 24-hour fitness center, multiple lounges, and, of course, parking.

We may be new in town, but we’re eager to get to know our community and local residents—so if you’d like to drop in and see some of our units in person, call us at (855) 671-6163, or click here to send us a message.