Foundation History
2022-current
2026
December 19, 2026 Event
Come One, Come All - Caroling Fun for the Whole Family. Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 19, 2026, Saturday, 3pm-5 pm. Promenade or watch as the singers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as they promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between stops. See our Event Program for more details.
Sept 12, 2025 Event
4th Annual Opera in the Amphitheater - Opera anyone? Fun for the Whole Family! Free admission event: a celebration of our love for opera an emphasis on outdoor performances of famous arias and song of the opera with community activities nurturing opera education.
WHEN: 4 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, Sept 12 2026.
WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949.
ARTIS: Many Thanks! In 2025, Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, baritone, from Paris, France, Shawnette Sulker, colotura soprano, Deborah Rosengaus, mezzo soprano, , tenor, and Jerry Kuderna, accomplished pianist, all highly sought after singers with projects ranging from Verdi to Weill with many other stops along the way.
2025
December 20, 2025 Event
Come One, Come All - Caroling Fun for the Whole Family. Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 20, 2025, Saturday from 3pm-5 pm. Promenade or watch as the singers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as they promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between stops. See our Event Program for more details.
Sept 13, 2025 Event
3rd Annual Opera in the Amphitheater - Opera anyone? Fun for the Whole Family! Free admission event: a celebration of our love for opera an emphasis on outdoor performances of famous arias and song of the opera with community activities nurturing opera education.
WHEN: 4 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, Sept 13 2025.
WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949.
ARTISTS: Many Thanks! In 2025, Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, baritone, from Paris, France, Shawnette Sulker, colotura soprano, Deborah Rosengaus, mezzo soprano, Lila Khazoum, coloratura soprano, Rachel Walters Steiner, Mezzo-Soprano, Claudio Santome, tenor, and Jerry Kuderna, accomplished pianist, all highly sought after singers with projects ranging from Verdi to Weill with many other stops along the way.
2024
December 14, 2024 Event
Come One, Come All - Caroling Fun for the Whole Family. Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 14, 2024, Saturday from 3pm-5 pm. Promenade or watch as the singers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as they promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between stops. See our Event Program for more details.
Sept 14, 2024 Event
2nd Annual Opera in the Amphitheater - Opera anyone? Fun for the Whole Family! Free admission event: a celebration of our love for opera an emphasis on outdoor performances of famous arias and song of the opera with community activities nurturing opera education. This event is in collaboration with Golden Gate Opera.
WHEN: 3 pm to 5 pm, Saturday, Sept 14 2024.
WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949.
ARTISTS: Many Thanks! In 2024, Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, baritone, from Paris, France, Shawnette Sulker, colotura soprano, Lila Khazoum, coloratura soprano, Eric Levintow, tenor, Rachel Walters Steiner, soprano, and Olga Chernishiva, spinto soprano, and Jerry Kuderna, accomplished pianist, all highly sought after performrs with projects ranging from Verdi to Weill with many other stops along the way. Videos >
2023
December 16, 2023 Event
Come One, Come All - Caroling Fun for the Whole Family. Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 16, 2023, Saturday from 3pm-5 pm. Promenade or watch as the singers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as they promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between stops. See our Event Program for more details.
November 11, 2023 Event
Honor Our Airforce Heros and the "Raise The Roof" Mega Raffle Drawing! Join in the mega raffle at the chance to win these exciting prizes and help us to raise funds. Small drawings are scheduled around events on February 18, 2023 and June 17, 2023, and the mega raffle will be on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2023 later in the afternoon after we have all had a chance to enjoy the Novato Veteran's Day Parade. More prizes are being added daily - so check back. Purchase tickets at $1 per ticket, or, get 15 tickets for $10, or even better, 30 tickets for $20.
Sept 9, 2023 Event
1st Annual Opera in the Amphitheater - Opera anyone? Fin for the Whole Family! Free admission event: a celebration of our love for opera an emphasis on outdoor performances of famous arias and song of the opera with community activities nurturing opera education. This event is in collaboration with Golden Gate Opera.
WHEN: 3 pm to 5 pm, Saturday, Sept 9 2023.
WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949.
ARTISTS: Many Thanks! In 2023, Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, baritone, from Paris, France, Shawnette Sulker, colotura soprano, Lila Khazoum, coloratura soprano, Joseph Raymond Meyers, a.k.a. ”Joe”, tenor, Aléxa Anderson, soprano, Claudio Santome, tenor, and Jerry Kuderna, accomplished pianist, all highly sought after performers with projects ranging from Verdi to Weill with many other stops along the way. Videos >
April 23, 2023 Event
Earth Day Appreciation in collaboration with Unity in Marin. Come One, Come All - Fun for the Whole Family! Join in earth awareness event on April 23, 2023, Sunday from 1-5 pm. Cruise through exhibitors sharing the love of mother earth and how they are contributing. Join in the festivities, potluck dishes and goodies as well as music and education. See our "Earth" Event Page for more details.
February 18, 2023 Event
2022
December 17, 2022 Event
Roaring 20's Party - Birthday Fun for the Whole Family! Join in the Roaring 20’s Celebration of Hamilton Field’s 94th birthday on February 18, 2023, Saturday, from noon-2 pm-ish. Enjoy swing sounds, games, mini raffle, birthday cake and lemon-lime soda to honor this exciting day. This iconic moment is the reason we have our Hamilton homes and the Hamilton Theater in this amazing neighborhood!
ARTISTS: Roberta Donnay & Prohibition Band
Come One, Come All - Caroling Fun for the Whole Family. Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 17, 2022, Saturday from 3pm-5 pm. Promenade or watch as the singers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as they promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between stops. See our Event Program for more details.
Community Action Alert
There was a rumor that the Novato City Council will be hearing a presentation from a developer on August 23, 2022 - brought forward by Adam McGill, City Manager, to turn our beautiful, historical site into a housing project. This initiative is not what our community wants. In a community of 850 homes, we had over 650 pledges to renovate the Hamilton Theater. Let's not let this happen. Stay tuned on City Council Meeting Website. All concerned citizens are welcome to comment: hamiltonartsfoundation@gmail.com | 415.717.4466
1st Volunteer Meet 'N Greet Mixer
Aug. 3, 2022, Wednesday - 7pm - Beso Restaurant, 502 S Palm Dr, Novato, CA 94949; T: (415) 883-6700. Volunteers joined our 1st "Meet & Greet Mixer" for our Board, Committees, and Volunteers. All concerned citizens are welcome to comment: hamiltonartsfoundation@gmail.com | 415.717.4466
Marin IJ Article
On July 9, 2022, The Marin IJ (link) posted an article sharing the current state of the Hamilton Theater. Project.
