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Help shape the future of the Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium. Share your ideas for the events, experiences and activities that would make it a welcoming place for everyone in Marin.
We hope you'll share your ideas in response to the following questions. Questions may be added or closed over time, so check back.
Before the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium (VMA) reopens, we want to learn from venues you love. Great sightlines, a standout bar, family matinees, or easy ticketing: tell us what matters most. Your input will shape programming, amenities, and the guest experience so the VMA feels made for Marin.
Thank you to everyone who shared ideas! As we prepare to reopen the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium (VMA), Cultural Services will review every submission. While we can't promise that each idea will make it to the stage, we're truly grateful for your input.
149 ideas · 163 votes · 3 comments
What came out of itIdeas from across every question in this campaign, newest first.
Bring back civic center events magazine. AND HAVE A LIVE PERSON at the box Office with regular hours.
Gina, San Rafael0 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
Indoor vintage garment market and clothing swap. They could be two totally different events. Vintage clothing is more and more popular with eco conscious people but some vendors don’t want to set up outside for obvious reasons. A clothing swap would help many hard working families.
Novato Resident, Novato2 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
In house projector.
Deanna, San Rafael2 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
State of the art sound system (and probably green room) will attract a more interesting array of performers. Look to Green Center at SSU and Cal Performances for inspiration. Jazz, world music, and performers like Laurie Anderson, Silk Road Ensemble etc.
Kathie, San Rafael2 votes1 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
Back wall separating Redwood Foyer from auditorium, improved acoustics, more ADA seating, updated reception areas, projection system, commercial kitchen, regular hours at in-person box office, more big name acts, CENTER AISLE(S)
San Rafael Resident2 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
LINES Enlarge lobby for easier access to and from performances (think flu and covid contamination from close contamination) AND for quicker entrance past ticket Takers, especially during Inclement weather. Lines are too long in women’s restrooms—need more stalls to shorten Lines during brief intermissions.
San Rafael Resident2 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
I would to see more traditional dances from other countries especially Irish and Spanish flamenco
Gary Topper, San Anselmo1 votes1 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
I don't know what you can do about it, but my problem with the center has always been the poor acoustics and the need to amplify. I stopped going to the orchestra there because I couldn't take the sound. I do hope something can be done.
ESTHER WANNING, San Rafael2 votes0 comments
From: What have you seen at other venues that we should have here in Marin?
