THE
TOPANGA FILM FESTIVAL
FUNDRAISER
JULY 9TH • 6:30-9:30
AT THE HISTORIC MOUNTAIN MERMAID
We’re kicking off the 2026 Festival season with a special evening of entertainment, food, cocktails and an auction at the historic Mountain Mermaid in Topanga. Be the first to hear about our plans for this year’s festival. Support one of the great community events that makes Topanga Topanga – a celebration of our vibrant community and the creative spirit that defines us.
Join us for an unforgettable night at The Mountain Mermaid. Support the arts, meet fellow cinephiles and creators, and help us preserve and elevate an institution that has been curating and bringing you the best of world cinema and local activism for 20 years running.
THE MOUNTAIN
MERMAID
The Mermaid is the magnificently restored center-piece of a 1930s-era country club sitting high on a hillside in Topanga Canyon.
MUSICAL
GUESTS
Will Worden
The Texas born, Will Worden has managed to wrangle and tame the west coast country scene over the past two years, leading up to his debut full length LP launch (2/1/25).
Rolling Stone says, ‘his voice intersects Elvis Presley and Gordon Lightfoot’, and across the world he seems to receive the same remark.
WildChildZ
A gypsy cabaret theatrical experience! With sounds and story-telling from around the World: Dancers, accordion, Spanish guitar, horns section, stand-up bass, percussions delight, dueling vocals with masquerade costumes...and a show you will not forget!
OPEN
BAR
21 AND OVER. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
SILENT
AUCTION
Many more items to come, please check back for updates.
1. Craig Cutler -Signed and Framed Archival Silver Gelatin Print. Print size 14X17.5 Frame size 25X21 Value: $3000 Starting bid: $700
1. Craig Cutler -Signed and Framed Archival Silver Gelatin Print. Print size 14X17.5 Frame size 25X21 Value: $3000 Starting bid: $700
2. Craig Cutler - Signed and Framed Archival Ink Jet. Print size 14X19 Frame size 21X16.5 Value: $2500 Starting bid: $700
2. Craig Cutler - Signed and Framed Archival Ink Jet. Print size 14X19 Frame size 21X16.5 Value: $2500 Starting bid: $700
3. Steve Murphy - 14" Bowl wheel-thrown stoneware with white slip painting and Korean Cedar ash glaze. Value: $400 Starting bid: $100
3. Steve Murphy - 14" Bowl wheel-thrown stoneware with white slip painting and Korean Cedar ash glaze. Value: $400 Starting bid: $100
4. Two tickets to Reggae on the mountain. Value: $200 Starting bid: $80
5. 1 of 3 packs for ten classes to The Yoga Center. Value: $250 Starting bid: $80
6. 2 of 3 packs for ten classes to The Yoga Center. Value: $250 Starting bid: $80
7. 3 of 3 packs for ten classes to The Yoga Center. Value: $250 Starting bid: $80
8. California Rubs Basket that includes a private cooking lesson for two. Value: $600 Starting bid: $100
8. California Rubs Basket that includes a private cooking lesson for two. Value: $600 Starting bid: $100
9. The Old Place gift certificate. Value: $250 Starting bid: $80
9. The Old Place gift certificate. Value: $250 Starting bid: $80
10. "THE SIMPSONS" Original drawing signed by Mark Kirkland. 9X12" Graphite and Ink on animation three-hole-punched heavyweight fine art paper. Value: $500 Starting bid: $300
11. Emily Sokolow - Will, 2024 Oil on canvas 8” x 10” Value $650. Starting bid: $150
12. Paolo Larussi - “The King Of Cups” One of a kind handmade paint skin canvas tapestry. From the “Tarot” series. 17x28" Value: $1600 Starting bid: $888
12. Paolo Larussi - “The King Of Cups” One of a kind handmade paint skin canvas tapestry. From the “Tarot” series. 17x28" Value: $1600 Starting bid: $888
SILVER COYOTE SPONSORSHIP
THE MOUNTAIN MERMAID
2026 SPONSORS
