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March 2012 Details
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Luna Negra Dance | |||||||||||||||
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March 1 Thurs
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Luna Negra Dance |
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | |||||||||||||||
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Feb 24-26 Mar 2-4 Fri-Sun
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Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland Join the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and all of Carroll’s other creations in Alice’s outrageous adventures in Wonderland! This new version of the imaginative and outrageous classic is adapted directly from the novel and features original music created just for Civic Arts Stage Company. Using puppetry, creative movement, masks, and theatre magic, a cast of local actors of all ages brings Wonderland to life in the Firehouse Arts Center. Don’t miss this extraordinary production! Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: Fri: 7:30; Sat: 2:00 & 7:30; Sun 2:00 Admission: Adult: $18/$15/$10; Child: $12/$9/$6; Senior: $12/$9/$6 More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Red Molly | |||||||||||||||
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March 2 Fri
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Red Molly |
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LLNL Science on Saturday - Fighting Super Bugs: Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance | |||||||||||||||
At the Bankhead Theater |
Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 March 3 Saturday
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LLNL Science on Saturday -
February 4: The Gamma-Ray Spectrometer at Mercury: A Seven Year
Journey to the Innermost Planet February 18: Space Junk: Traffic Cops in Space March 3: Restoring Sight to the Blind: Bridging the Medical Gap
with Technology Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in collaboration with four other national laboratories, four universities, and Second Sight® Medical Products, has developed the first long-term retinal prosthesis that can function for years inside the harsh biological environment of the eye. The device takes images from an external video camera and sends electric impulses to an array implanted in the eye. These impulses stimulate the retina and enable the brain to perceive patterns of light. In clinical trials, patients with vision loss were able to successfully identify objects, increase mobility, and detect movement using the retinal implant. Further planned developments for the device will enable reading and face recognition. In addition, the technologies used in the retinal implant, to restore sight to the blind, could be expanded to develop devices that increase the functionality of people with spinal cord injuries, deafness and other neurological disorders, the abstract states.
Sponsor: LLNL |
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Diane Schuur | |||||||||||||||
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March 3 Sat
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Diane Schuur |
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Mike Pace - Comedy @ Firehouse Arts Series | |||||||||||||||
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March 8 Thurs
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Mike Pace - Comedy @ Firehouse Arts Series Mike Pace is up next in our Comedy @ Firehouse Arts series. As comedian and improvisational artist, Mike brings to the stage a wealth of comedic experience including tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Guam, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and stateside. He has appeared on HBO’s 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Showtime’s 'Comedy Club All Stars,' TBS’s 'Very Funny Live,' ABC’s 'Comics Unleashed,' and has shared the stage with comedy legends Dana Carvey, Rodney Dangerfield, Chris Rock and Sam Kinison. Audiences have an instant bond with Mike. His act is a series of one minute, one act plays – all enhanced by his ability to become character after character. As the Chicago Tribune describes him, '…a chameleon mastering everyday characters…his face starts scrunching, twisting and twitching into different directions…assigning characters to them…the whining kid, the tough guy, etc.' For an entertaining evening of intelligent adult comedy, join us here at the Firehouse Arts Center. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: $15.00 Admission: 7:30pm More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Minerals First Discovered in California | |||||||||||||||
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March 8 Thurs
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Minerals First Discovered in California Tim Rose will share his knowledge of many unique minerals that were discovered in California, discussing a number of locations including a bit of history and special insight on the geological conditions in each location. Some locations include a Benitoite mine in San Benito County, the Crestmore Quarry in Riverside, and barium silicate minerals from Fresno and Mariposa counties. Tim Rose is a LLNL geochemist and mineral-collecting enthusiast who has
great knowledge of unique minerals and their occurrence. The talk is sponsored by the Livermore Lithophiles, the local gem and
mineral society. For more information about the Lithophiles, see their web
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Gem Fair | |||||||||||||||
At the Fairgrounds
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March 9-11 Fri-Sun
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Gem Fair Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Lapidary Equipment, Silver, Gold, all your jewelry needs under one roof. Special Features: Quality jewelry & beads at manufacturer's prices. Classes and demonstrations for your jewelry making needs. Sponsor: Gem Faire, Inc. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Times: Fri, 12pm - 6pm, Sat, 10am - 6pm, Sun, 10am - 5pm Admission: Adult $7 for weekend pass; children under 12 free with adult; $8 parking. More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or www.gemfaire.com |
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Rogue the Railway - Sunol Repertory Theatre | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 9-10 Mar 16-17 Mar 23-24 Fri-Sat |
Rogue the Railway - Sunol
Repertory Theatre or...Should He Free Her or Knot? By Tim Kelly. Directed by Tom
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Youth Music Festival 2012 | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 10 Sat
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Youth Music festival 2012 Join us for another youth-driven Youth Music Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of young, talented performers. Tickets are $8.00 advance, $12.00 at the door. Sponsor: Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 2:00pm Admission: $8.00 advance, $12.00 at the door. More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Livermore Valley Opera - Tosca | |||||||||||||||
Mar 10-11 |
Livermore Valley Opera - Tosca Puccini’s masterful work of historical fiction has captivated audiences since its premiere. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's advance on Rome, the diva Floria Tosca defends herself and her lover against the corrupt, brutal, and murderous chief of police, Baron Scarpia. Tosca- Marie Plette Cavaradossi- David Gustafson Scarpia- Bojan Knezvic Sponsor: Livermore Valley Opera Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page Times: Sat: 8:00pm. Sun: 2:00pm Admission: $64/$54/$39 More info: Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center - Livermore Valley Opera - eLivermore.com theater page |
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Mother's Club Used Clothing & Equipment Sale | |||||||||||||||
At the Fairgrounds
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March 10 Sat
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Used Clothing & Equipment Sale Get everything your growing children need for next season or next year at a fraction of the new cost. Over 20,000 items including clothing, gear and toys! Don�t miss out on the great bargains - most unsold items will be 50% off from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm! Note: Strollers and carts not allowed inside the buildings. The Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club's Used Clothing & Equipment Sale is
held twice a year and features over 20,000 items from 200+ sellers. If
you're looking for maternity wear, clothing for newborns to teens, car
seats, single and double strollers, swings, bouncy seats, baby carriers,
cribs, high chairs, safety gates, toys, books, videos/DVDs and more--we most
likely will have it available. All items offered for sale by our sellers go
through a quality control process, and items that are found to be stained,
worn, or broken are not sold. Check out our website for more information!
Want to be a seller? Participation is open to the public! Unload all your
gently used children's clothing, toys and equipment and make money in the
process! Details at www.tvmotc.org/cesale |
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Coronations & Weddings - Valley Concert Choral | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 10 Sat
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Valley Concert Choral Festive music fit for a king or queen! Featuring selections from the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the recent wedding of Prince William and Kate, including music by Elton John, The Beatles, and Handel's Zadok, the Priest. Sponsor: Valley Concert Chorale Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St (4th & L), Livermore Times: 7:00pm Admission: $20.00 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets at Valley Concert Chorale website. More info: Valley Concert Chorale |
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Trout Fishing in America | |||||||||||||||
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March 15 Thurs
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Trout Fishing in America |
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Grease - Presented by Amador and Foothill High Schools | |||||||||||||||
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Grease - Presented by Amador and Foothill
High Schools Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head 'greaser' Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowskitry to relive the high romance of their 'Summer Nights' as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as 'Greased Lightnin', 'It's Raining on Prom Night','Alone at the Drive-In Movie' recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. Sponsor: Amador & Foothill High Schools Location: Amador Theater, Pleasanton Times: 7:30pm Admission: $14 Adult; $12 Student & Senior More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Scrapbook Expo | |||||||||||||||
At the Fairgrounds
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Mar 16-17 Fri-Sat
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Scrapbook Expo National manufacturers and local scrapbook retail stores selling all types of tools & products used to create beautiful scrapbook pages & projects.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned scrapbooker Scrapbook EXPO is the
place you want to be! |
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St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl | |||||||||||||||
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March 16 Fri
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St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl Shop along Main Street and sample local craft beer and food pairings while enjoying a beautiful spring evening. To add to the festive spirit of this event, guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Show off the luck of the Irish! Don't miss the photo booth and costume contest! The Pleasanton Downtown Association encourages everyone to enjoy downtown responsibly. To support this effort, the PDA will sell designated driver tickets for $10 on the night of the Brew Crawl and the event programs will include taxi contact information. Tickets go on sale February 16 for $30. If not sold out, tickets will be available for $35 at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Tickets must be redeemed by 7 p.m. Ticket price includes a commemorative beer glass and tasting map. Limited number of tickets available. Event is rain or shine, no refunds. We are not responsible for lost,
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Jayme Stone, Banjoist Extraordinaire | |||||||||||||||
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March 16 Fri
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Jayme Stone, Banjoist Extrordinaire Two time Juno Award-winning banjoist Jayme Stone makes unforgettable music inspired by folk traditions from around the world. Seize this unique opportunity to hear selections from his latest album, “Room of Wonders”, which feature music from three continents including a movement from Bach’s French Suite, a Moorish sword-fighting dance and Stone’s own lush, edgy originals. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 8:00pm Admission: Adult: $25/$20/$15; Child (12 & under) $12; Senior (62 and over): $20 More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Marco Stefani Opera Recital | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 17 Sat
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Marco Stefani Opera Recital Tenor Marco Stefani makes his hometown debut with pianist Sunny Yoon. The two will perform a song recital of English art song, French mélodie, German Lied, and Italian romanze, featuring Liszt's Tre Sonetti di Petrarca. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 8:00pm Admission: Adult: $22/$20; Child: $18; Senior: $20/$18 More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Ashu Classical Saxophonist | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 18 Sun
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Ashu Classical Saxophonist Classical saxophonist ASHU, 'possesses a deep musicality which pours through his playing and hooks the audience' (Chicago Tribune) and is 'just as much fun to watch as he is to listen to' (Dallas Morning News). He will perform tantalizing works - original and arranged - for saxophone and piano by Rachmaninov, Korngold, Ibert, Italian film composer Morricone, Argentinean tango master piazzolla, and more, with pianist Kuang-Hao Huang. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 3:00pm Admission: $24/$20/$16 Adults; $12 Child; $20 Senior More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Livermore Heritage Guild History Forum - Mt. Diablo Geologic History | |||||||||||||||
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March 21 Wednesday
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Livermore Heritage Guild History Forum - Mt.
Diablo Geologic History Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the talk to follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Library located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Light refreshments are provided. While there is no charge for the talk, donations are encouraged. Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild Location: Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Times: 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm Admission: Donations Appreciated. More info: Livermore Heritage Guild |
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Lizz Wright | |||||||||||||||
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March 21 Wed
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Lizz Wright |
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Help Bring Back the Fireworks | |||||||||||||||
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March 22 Thurs
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Help Bring Back the Fireworks Acoustic Classic Rock/Folk music performed by Roger Kardinal, Wine and Beer tasting provided by Little Valley Winery, Thomas Coyne Winery, Wente Vineyards and Sierra Nevada. Light appetizers provided by Double Barrel Wine Bar, The Winemaker's Pour House, Flaca's Salsa & Chips, natural dessert sweets provided by Gerard'Z Honeybees and cheese and olives. Amazing raffle prizes such as autographed sports memorabilia, diamond jewelry, Livermore Valley wine, restaurant gift cards, paintings from local Livermore artists and more. Raffle tickets are one for $1, six for $5, 12 for $10 and an arm stretch is $20. The "I Helped Bring Back The Livermore Fireworks" T-shirt will make it's
debut at the fundraiser. They will be sold for $20 each. |
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Larry Carlton | |||||||||||||||
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March 22 Thurs
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Larry Carlton Join us for an intimate solo performance by Grammy-winning guitar legend, Larry Carlton. With over 3,000 recording sessions, 100 gold albums, 19 Grammy nominations and 4 Grammy awards to his credit, Carlton’s fingerprints are indelibly imprinted on virtually every genre of music. Utterly unique, he has set the standard for artistry that spans three decades. Experience this music legend close to home in our striking-but-intimate setting. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 8:00pm Admission: $45/$40/$35 More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Daniel Glover and Jerome Lenk - Valley Concert Choral | |||||||||||||||
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March 23 Fri
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Daniel Glover and Jerome Lenk - Valley Concert Choral Pianist Daniel Glover and Organist Jerome Lenk will combine forces in a benefit for the chorale that will be a sonic spectacular. The team will feature works originally composed for piano and organ duo including Franck's meditative Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op. 18, and Marcel Dupre's Variations on Two Themes, Op. 35. In addition they will perform Liszt's hair-raising Totentanz in their own arrangement, in celebration of the composer's 200th Birthday. Mr. Lenk will perform Liszt's Variations on Bach in its original organ version, and Daniel Glover will also perform solo works for the piano. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear this combination of keyboards in all their splendor. Sponsor: Valley Concert Chorale Location: Saturday: First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St (4th & L), Livermore Times: 7:30pm Admission: $25.00 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets at Valley Concert Chorale website. More info: Valley Concert Chorale |
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Jay Ungar & Molly Mason | |||||||||||||||
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March 23 Friday
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Jay Ungar & Molly Mason |
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Goodguys All-American Get Together | |||||||||||||||
At the Fairgrounds
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March 24-25 Sat to Sun
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Goodguys All-American Get Together Huge Indoor & Outdoor Happenin' at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton featuring over 3,000 All American Made & Powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks. Shop at 100's of vendor/exhibitor booths or take a trip to the Swap Meet for automotive related parts and Cars 4 Sale. Come check out the Goodguys AutoCross where the best course time wins! There's fun for the whole family with a Pinstripers Brush Bash, Arts & Crafts Show, Model Car Show and free model make and take plus a kids play area. Sponsor: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Sat.); 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.(Sun.). Admission: $17 adults; $6 youth ages 7-12; children 6 and under free; $8 parking. More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, www.good-guys.com, www.allamericangettogether.com, 925-838-9876. |
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Livermore-Amador Symphony Concert | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 24 Sat |
Livermore-Amador Symphony Wagner: Overture to The Flying Dutchman Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Laura Hamilton, soloist Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 Laura Hamilton, member of the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and former Livermore resident, comes home to play the Mendelssohn violin concerto. This famous composition ushered violin concerti repertoire into the Romantic era with its lyrical intensity and structural innovations and has long been a standard by which violinists are measured. The evening opens with the raging storm of Richard Wagner’s overture to The Flying Dutchman. Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 blends German influences designed to please Viennese audiences with expressions of his own Czech nationalism to produce a mature work which would surely be as well known as his “New World” symphony if it had been tagged with an equally catchy nickname. Laura Hamilton is principal associate concertmaster of the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra. During her 24-year tenure with the Metropolitan she has led
hundreds of performances and has been concertmaster for live international
high-definition video transmissions of Salome, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and
Nixon in China. Hamilton was previously a member of the Chicago Symphony and
appeared with that orchestra as concerto soloist with Sir Georg Solti
conducting. During her youth, Hamilton lived in Livermore and studied with
local teachers Marion Clark and Robert Jacobson, and Daniel Kobialka of the
San Francisco Symphony. She performed with LAS in 1976 as a winner of the
Symphony’s Competition for Young Musicians and played the Tchaikovsky violin
concerto with the orchestra in 1983.
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Top Shelf 's Disco Fever A Celebration of the Songs and Stars of the 70s | |||||||||||||||
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Top Shelf 's Disco Fever A Celebration of
the Songs and Stars of the 70s A Celebration of the Songs and Stars who turned the 70s into 'The Disco Era.' The group that performed to two sold out houses with their MOTOWN Tributes in 2011, turn the clocks back once again…this time to the 1970’s when Disco was the rave. If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. From Studio One and Saturday Night Fever, it created a variety of classic songs and artists that people are still dancing and listening to today. Celebrating the songs and stars of ‘The Disco Era’, the show includes hits from Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, and much more. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 8:00pm Admission: $25/$20/$15 Adult; $15 Student; $22 Senior More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest | |||||||||||||||
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March 28 Wed
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Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest |
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Rita Coolidge | |||||||||||||||
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March 30 Fri
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Rita Coolidge |
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The Dunwell's Pop Rock Band from Leeds, England | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 30 Friday
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The Dunwell's Pop Rock Band from Leeds,
England Come witness their magical rise from the pubs of Leeds, England to an American record deal and a stunning debut album in just two short years. Their sound is an organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music laced by luscious vocal harmonies by al five members, and their songs feel both bracingly fresh while at the same time as warm and familiar as a dear long-time friend. The next Mumford & Sons, perhaps? Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: 8:00pm Admission: $18/$15/$12 More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show | |||||||||||||||
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March 31 & April 1 Sat-Sun
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Livermore Art Association
Spring Art Show The LAA annual Spring Art Show is coming to The Barn. This is the biggest exhibit of the year for the Livermore Art Association, having the most entrants and the most works. It is open to the public and free to attend. Most artwork is for sale, and there will be an additional sales room with original art, crafts, cards and prints. The Commission for the Arts will be selecting seven works, one from each
category, for a City of Livermore Special Award. After the show, these works
will be displayed in City Hall for one month. This year also brings an
exciting change for the artists. Instead of having a single judge for the
show, all the entrants will be judging themselves. Every artist will vote
for their favorite in each category. Awards will be based on popular vote.
The public is invited to a festive reception on Saturday, March 31st, 7:00pm
- 9:00 pm with appetizers, local wines and live music. The awards ceremony
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Barrel Tasting Weekend | |||||||||||||||
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March 31 April 1 Sat-Sun
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Barrel Tasting Weekend Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more. Each winery will host a unique experience during barrel tasting weekend including at least 1 barrel sample for each ticket holder. This is your chance to pre-purchase wines before they have even bottled (aka "futures")! A list of activities and barrel wines poured by each participating winery
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Broadway Chorus - Lights...Camera...Sing-Along | |||||||||||||||
Mar 31, April 1 Sat-Sun |
Broadway Chorus -
Lights...Camera...Sing-Along Broadway Chorus, a Tri-Valley community chorus, will perform "Lights...Camera...Sing-along" on March 30 - April 1. Breaking from tradition in which the audience sits passively, in this production the audience is encouraged to sing along on some of the songs with the chorus. Best of all, the audience is not required to carry the tune! The music should be familiar to anyone who has some exposure to your favorite movies. Songs such as Moon River, Swingin' on a Star, and Hakuna Matata are well known to many people. Singing is not required; those not familiar with a particular number can simply enjoy the show. The show will also feature the Broadway Kids Chorus, made up of local children in grades 1-8, directed by Jenny Matteucci and Glen Riggs. The audience will even get a chance to sing along with the Broadway Kids! The show is directed by Jenny Matteucci, accompanied by Daniel Lockert, and produced by JoAnn Loitz. The three performances will be held on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM, Saturday, March 31 at 8 PM and Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. Tickets are available online at www.trivalleyrep.org or at the Amador
Theater box office on the show days. Ticket prices are adults 18+ $20,
seniors 60+ $17, juniors under 18 $10. There is a 10% discount when tickets
are purchased at the door for those who hold a Broadway Chorus "business
card" available from any Broadway Chorus member. For more information visit
the chorus website, www.broadwaychorus.org, or call 925.462.2121 |
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Atlantic Brass Quintet | |||||||||||||||
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March 31 Sat |
Atlantic Brass Quintet - Del Valle Fine Arts Fanfare stated, "This award-winning
quintet, whose technique is flawless and musicianship impeccable, offers
some of the most enjoyable chamber music there is." |
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Cinderella Classic - Valley Spokesmen | |||||||||||||||
March 31 Saturday
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Cinderella
Classic Bike ride. This unique bicycle tour is for women and girls of all ages and abilities. It winds through the Amador, Livermore, Diablo and San Ramon Valleys. The metric-century (100k/65 miles) is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. The Challenge route of almost 100 miles is for fit, experienced riders only. Charming Princes will be at three rest/food stops along the way with snacks and a cold lunch at the second stop. Our SAG service patrols the route to provide rider assistance if required. A Cinderella Ride Patch is awarded to every rider. Please, no Ride-a-longs. Sponsor: Valley Spokesmen More info: Valley Spokesmen
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Bill Harley Acoustic Guitar | |||||||||||||||
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Mar 31 Sat
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Bill Harley Acoustic Guitar Storytellers were our first magicians, our first history keepers, society builders, culture shapers and spiritual and emotional filters, making sense of the world long before written communication. For all our sophisticated technology and mass electronic entertainment, we still need those voices in the dark, by the fire, in the hall. A master storyteller connects us and intimately affirms our lives with resonant truths, no matter how embroidered, funny, mysterious or horrific the tale. Bill Harley is a master storyteller. The nationally touring, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, author, musician and monologist is considered by fans and peers alike to be one of the best storytellers in the country for his celebrations of commonality and humanity through comic narrative songs and confessional spoken works. Entertainment Weekly labeled Harley, a two-time Grammy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, 'the Mark Twain of contemporary children’s music.' But tagging Harley with the 'children’s artist' label, even of the top-drawer variety, is as deceptive as this gifted artist’s Puckish demeanor. In slice-of-life vignettes about school and family life, Harley uses humor and a fine-tuned sense of the ridiculous to illuminate compassionate truths, even while inspiring belly laughs. Adults absorb a Harley performance through a double filter of past and present. As a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things Considered, Harley’s performances for adults feature his trademark blend of song and story, wit and wisdom. Children respond from the immediacy of their own lives, as with rubber-faced abandon he examines human foibles, flaws and embarrassments, common fears and simple pleasures. Join us as Bill returns to Pleasanton for two shows, his family show at 2:00 pm and popular adult show at 8:00 pm. Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton Times: Family Show: $2:00pm; Adult Show: 8:00pm Admission: 2:00pm Show: $18/$15/$10 Adult; $12/$9/$6 Child (12 & under); 8:00pm Show: $24/$20/$14 Adult; $12 Child (12 & under) More info: www.firehousearts.org |
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Zydeco at the Bothwell | |||||||||||||||
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March 31 May 19 Saturday
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Zydeco at the Bothwell Zydeco, the high-energy music of southern Louisiana's creole of color heritage, stomps its way into the Livermore with upcoming Zydeco Dances, featuring live music and a gumbo, wine & beer bar! And, in the tradition of Zydeco dances, admission includes free group Zydeco dance lessons with Livermore's own professional Zydeco dance instructor, Ted Sherrod, starting at 6pm and again when the band takes a break. Doors open at 5:30 pm; tickets purchased at the door and Zydeco at the Bothwell runs from 6-10pm. Beer, Wine & Gumbo bar on site for additional purchase. The Bothwell Arts Center is located at 2466 8th Street, Livermore, CA 94550. See www.bothwellartscenter.org for information about the event and Bothwell Arts Center. March 31st features live music from Motordude Zydeco: Formed in 1989, Motordude Zydeco creates a distinctive yet roots-oriented music blending traditional zydeco with original songs and rhythm and blues, and won the "Best Zydeco Band" award in 2005 by the Bay Area Blues Society. Then, mark your calendars for May 19th for the Mark St. Mary and the
Delta Blues & Zydeco Band! Awarded the "Best Zydeco Band" in 2007 by Bay
Area Blues Society and crowned "The Delta King" at the Isleton Crawfish
Festival, Mark's been playing his traditional style of Zydeco music since
the age of 12. Mark knows what it means to "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"
Zydeco ("snap beans") is a form of American roots or folk music that
evolved from the French speaking Creoles of color of south and southwest
Louisiana. Usually fast-tempo, and dominated by the button or piano
accordion and a washboard known as a rub-board or frottoir, zydeco music was
originally created at house dances where people gathered for socializing.
For over 70 years, the San Francisco Bay area has welcomed the migration of
so many Creole and Cajun people that it can now proudly say that we have the
largest population outside of Louisiana itself. Zydeco dances create a
chance for all to gather, mingle and socialize (as well as dance!) and
engage newcomers in the fun of a creole house dance. All are welcome. |
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Livermore Library Events Sponsor: Livermore Library Locations: See specific event for its location. Main (Civic Center) Library: 1188 S Livermore Ave. Rincon Branch: 725 Rincon Ave. Springtown Branch: 998 Bluebell Dr Times: See Table Admission: Free. More info: Livermore Library, 925 373-5500 Photo by Bill Nale |
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