Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Feb. 14: Solo exhibit by San Francisco artist Dave Muller, known for his music-themed paintings.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ...

Minnesota, and particularly our area, has historically been rural. Early farmers removed wooded areas to create farmland to grow various crops utilizing primitive tools and animals.