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CMCM closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 5th!

CMCM will only be open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 5th!

Normal open hours will continue for the general public on Tuesday, November 8th!

We greatly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please email info@cmcm.tv

THANK YOU! ☺

Soleil Dakota

How long have you been a member of CMCM?.

2 years

The Title of Your Marin TV Series:.

Musical Medicine with Soleil Dakota

In a nutshell, describe your CMCM series:.

Each show I perform an original song and interview a special guest.
I choose a song related to the topic of my guest interview. The show
is inspiring, educational and entertaining.

Where were you born? .

I was born and raised in South Dakota

What is/was your occupation? How long have you been in this profession?

My profession is songwriting. I have a catalogue of songs I co-wrote with Grammy Award-winning producer Narada Michael Walden. Artists I’ve written for include Diana Ross, Al Jarreau, Ray Charles, and others.

What inspired you to produce your own TV series?

I became a member of CMCM because one of my mentors planted a seed. He said, “Soleil, go to your local public TV station and sing to people and your life will change.”

What is your favorite part of TV production?

The actual live taping is the most fun.

What is your least favorite part?

Media Mixer via Zoom TONIGHT October 7

Enjoy video highlights from the recent “Heart of SF” featuring The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Emperor Norton and skywriting of hearts above the Golden Gate Bridge. CMCM's Media Mixer -- held via Zoom -- is open to all! Join us in the "Zoom Room" on Wednesday, October 7 from 7 – 8:30 PM. Register by emailing jill@marintv.org.

"marINSANITY" will be back soon!

"marINSANITY" will be back soon...Stay Safe & Stay Tuned!

CodeFest - Code for Marin

Join us for a brand new CodeFest series!

UPCOMING:

Thursday, February 5th 6-8pm
San Rafael Public Library - RSVP

COMPLETED:

Thursday, January 8th 6-8pm
San Rafael Public Library - RSVP

"Ask the Experts" - Storytelling Through Cinematography on September 10

The Community Media Center of Marin’s popular series of master classes goes virtual via Zoom with compelling media-related topics presented by experts in their field.

On Thursday, September 10 (6:30 - 8:30 PM), learn how your greatest asset is not your equipment, but your creative vision in "Storytelling Through Cinematography."

Whether you use a smartphone or DSLR camera, award-winning short filmmaker Yoel Iskindir will guide you through the process -- from lens selection to manual settings to composition -- of achieving the most important part of good filmmaking – visual storytelling.

CMCM’s virtual "Ask the Experts" presentations are free for CMCM members. $25 non-member fee includes one-year membership to CMCM plus free admittance to all “Ask the Experts” presentations in this series.

Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts. For more information, contact jill@marintv.org or call (415) 721-0636.

If you are a CMCM Non-Member you can pay $25 here for the entire series and receive a free CMCM Membership.

Ask the Experts: Why Do You Ask? TONIGHT, May 20

As an award-winning network television publicist and senior writer/editor for ABC.com and Oscar.com, Jill Lessard received high praise for her interviews with major Hollywood talent. Benefit from the lessons she learned over two decades!

This "Ask the Experts" master class will be presented Thursday, May 20 (7:00 – 8:30 PM) via Zoom.

"Ask the Experts" are free to CMCM members. Non-member registration of $25 includes a year-long membership to CMCM and admittance to all "Ask the Experts" presentations in this series. Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts.

Novato Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023

This Novato Tradition is perfect for the entire family and will feature Holiday Performances, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Treats & Hot Drinks, Artisan Vendors, Craft Booths and Kids’ Activities. Of course we will have Santa & Elves on hand to hear the wishes of every little one! Downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shopping and the restaurants & tap rooms will be bursting with holiday cheer!

Community Channel: Comcast 26 / AT&T 99 Air Dates:

Friday, December 22nd @ 11:51 AM
Saturday, December 23rd @ 12:48 PM
Sunday, December 24th @ 4:19 PM
Monday, December 25th @ 3:00 PM
Monday, December 26th @ 7:48 PM
Tuesday, December 26th @ 9:04 PM

Marin TV Producers: Submit Your Work for the 2013 Hometown Media Awards!

All you talented creators of Marin TV programming, listen up! The Alliance for Community Media (ACM) has issued its call for entries for the Hometown Media Awards. The submission deadline is Thursday, February 28—just two weeks away.

Virtual Media Mixer TONIGHT -- Wednesday, August 5

Long time no see!

Reconnect with CMCM members and staff at a Virtual Media Mixer TONIGHT -- Wednesday, August 5 (7 - 8:30 PM). Host Mariposa de Los Angeles will be joined by CMCM Director of Operations Jill Lessard and Director of Education & Production Omid Shamsapour to fill you in on what's been happening at the center while we've been shut down due to COVID-19, and answer any questions you might have.

This Virtual Media Mixer will be held via Zoom -- everybody's new best friend! Please register by emailing jill@marintv.org. We'll send you the link to join the meeting a day or two in advance.

Hope to "see" you soon!

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