Meet The Hottest Actor in the Bay Area, Lump of Coal

Meet The Hottest Actor in the Bay Area, Lump of Coal

First came Scrooge, then the Grinch, then Oogie Boogie. Now it's this generations turn for a small and flammable holiday bad boy straight from the mind of Lemony Snicket. Don't miss the world premiere of "LUMP OF COAL," brought to you by the Bay Area Children's Theater. I'm thrilled to share with you an exclusive interview with Lump of Coal as he seeks out his own holiday miracle. 

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Q&A with Eileen Spitalny of Fairytale Brownies + THREE Box Gift Towers Giveaways...

Q&A with Eileen Spitalny of Fairytale Brownies + THREE Box Gift Towers Giveaways...

The real recipe for success behind the phenomenal baked goodies of Fairytale Brownies isn't their moist delicious brownies. It's co-creator, Eileen Spitalny, who is one of the geniuses behind these handmade melt-in-your mouth morsels. And check out the Box Gift Towers THREE lucky Ronnie's Awesome List subscribers can win.

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Interview with Rachel Schohn, Co-Founder, Petite Marin

Interview with Rachel Schohn, Co-Founder, Petite Marin

Looking for the perfect baby gift this season? Let Petite Marin turn your cherished dress shirt, military clothing, uniform or scrubs into a durable, functional, adorable keepsake. I thought this was such a fantastic idea I couldn't wait to talk to co-founder, Rachel Schohn, to learn more about this idea and their Kickstarter campaign which starts TODAY!

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She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: An Interview With Mary Poppins!

She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: An Interview With Mary Poppins!

Everyone's favorite, and practically perfect, nanny is blown in by a very strong wind to the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley for the next two weekends. Complete with her traveling carpetbag and ready to enchant you with her magical touch that makes everything wonderful. Don't miss this musical adventure. I am proud to share this exclusive interview with the Throckmorton Theatre's Mary Poppins.

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Creativity Talks: The Raising of America: Screening and Panel Discussion

Creativity Talks: The Raising of America: Screening and Panel Discussion

Once again, the Bay Area Discovery Museum has assembled an expert panel for their upcoming Creativity Talks, a free, adults-only, thought-leadership event on Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. There will be a screening of "The Raising of America” followed by an important discussion about the future of early education. I'm very excited to share an exclusive interview with Elizabeth Rood, Vice President of Education Strategy and Director for Center for Childhood Creativity and event moderator.

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Conscious Beauty with Christin Powell, Vice President, Product Development at EVER Skincare

Conscious Beauty with Christin Powell, Vice President, Product Development at EVER Skincare

I'm extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with Christin Powell, entrepreneur and beauty expert, who has spent the last 17 years developing award-winning skincare for Juice Beauty, Perricone MD, and EVER Skincare. She is one of the three guest speakers kicking off the next season at Speak To Me on October 27, 6:30-9:00 pm at the Mill Valley Community Center. Tickets on sale NOW at www.speaktomeevents.com, use RAL10 for a 10% discount on single and season tickets.

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A Hilarious Night Out with 3 Blonde Moms and Giveaway

A Hilarious Night Out with 3 Blonde Moms and Giveaway

Don't miss 3 blonde Moms at the 142 Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley on Thursday October 1st. Featuring the tell-it-like-it-is mom Beaumont Bacon and the hilarious Stephanie Blum. Now meet the founder, Joanie Fagan, she’s the perkiest percocet mom of the bunch here to touch upon some of the fun we share at Club Mom.

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"The School Year Looks Bright" says Marin County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Jane Burke

"The School Year Looks Bright" says Marin County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Jane Burke

While school is officially off and running in Marin County, and across the nation, public school students, parents, staff, school boards, and communities face a new year of major transitions and challenges. No one has their pulse on Marin's public education system as much as Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke. I'm honored to present part one of an exclusive interview series with Mary Jane Burke about the state of education.

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Mac Barnett Talks About His Latest Book 'Leo, A Ghost Story'

Mac Barnett Talks About His Latest Book 'Leo, A Ghost Story'

Mac Barnett is the award winning author of over 20 children's and young adult books. His latest book, "Leo, A Ghost Story," comes out today. Join Mac and illustrator, Christian Robinson, (hosted by DIESEL, A Bookstore) at the Marin Country Farmers Market in Larkspur on August 29th, 10:30am to 11:30am, as they read the story, draw, and play at being worthy knights.

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The Phantom of the Opera: An Interview with Lead Actor, Storm Lineberger

The Phantom of the Opera: An Interview with Lead Actor, Storm Lineberger

Storm Lineberger plays Raoul, the French nobleman who unwittingly becomes the rival of a mysterious Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House for the love of the beautiful young singer, Christine. 'The Phantom of the Opera' opens Wednesday, August 19 and runs thru October 4 at The Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. I recently sat down with Lineberger to talk about how a sports injury led to to the discovery of his talents and insight into the 25th Anniversary Tour of 'The Phantom of the Opera.'

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If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out with Alison Faith Levy

If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out with Alison Faith Levy

Alison Faith Levy, formerly of The Sippy Cups, is one of the hottest names in children's music. She recently released her second album, "The Start of Things," to rave reviews and understandably so. It's a fun yet sophisticated blend of musical styles that will not only appeal to children but adults too. She will be performing 11am at the Mill Valley Library on August 16. Alison joined me in a conversation about her new album and future play she has written.

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It's Not Easy Being Green: An Interview with SHREK!

It's Not Easy Being Green: An Interview with SHREK!

“Shrek, The Musical,” hits the stage at the Throckmorton Theatre the next two weekends. Featuring a terrific score of songs, big laughs and some of the most talented adult and youth actors in the Bay Area! I sat down with everyone’s favorite ogre, SHREK, to find out more about the mega star that others are too scared to ask.

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Behind the Scenes of The Magical World of ‘Matilda, the Musical’ - An Interview with Quinn Mattfeld

Behind the Scenes of The Magical World of ‘Matilda, the Musical’ - An Interview with Quinn Mattfeld

Quinn Mattfeld plays Harry Wormwood, a corrupt used car salesman with even worse parenting skills, in the award-winning hit 'Matilda The Musical.' Rolling Stone calls the show “hands down the BEST MUSICAL of the season,” and I agree. After seeing the show I couldn’t wait to talk with Quinn about his background in theater and taking on the role of the egomaniacal Mr. Wormwood.

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