| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Pleasanton Farmer's Market | |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
| May 5-6 Sat - Sun |
See also on eLivermore.com:
Join us for the 21st ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL!!
Featuring Premium Wines from 30 local wineries and beer from local micro breweries, shopping & dining, entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun and MORE!
Livermore Valley wine tasting in three locations; beer booths; Fine Arts and Crafts; food courts; a Children’s area with activities and games and much, much, more.
Please, no Outside Alcohol, No Dogs, No Animals, No Skateboards, No Bicycles.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, 1st street from P Street to Maple Street. 2nd Street from N to K streets. Also at Blacksmith Square.
Admission: Free Admission.
This info from 2011:
Wine Package is $30.00 ($25 advance sale) and includes glass and 1 oz. tastes at all wine booths.
Beer Package is $30.00 ($25 advance sale) and includes beer sampler glass and tasting and 3oz. tastes at all beer booths.
May be purchased online at Livermore Downtown Association
Times: Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-5
More info: Livermore Downtown Association - Wine Festival Web Page
or 373-1795
Sat
Almost Elton John
Multi-talented musician and Broadway performer Craig A. Meyer delivers a
one-of-a-kind tribute to the living legend Sir Elton John in a spectacular
musical journey through the years. His strong vocals, striking resemblance,
and amazing talent on the piano brings back the magic of such chart-topping
hits as Crocodile Rock, Benny and the Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and
Candle in the Wind. A celebration of the character, costumes and charisma of
the famous Sir Elton John, this show will have everyone remembering when
rock was young!
Don’t let the sun go down on the celebration! Stay after the
show for a lively gala reception in the theater lobby with complimentary
champagne and fine wine, dessert buff et, and coffee or tea. As LVPAC’s
spring fundraising event, the gala supports artistic programming,
educational outreach and theater operations, and is a delicious way to end
the night before heading down that yellow brick road...
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $50/$59
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Tue
The Capitol Steps
Capitol Steps returns for their fourth annual evening of hilarious political
satire. The only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress,
members include former Congressional staff ers from both sides of the aisle,
ready to poke fun at the very people that once employed them. Over 30 years,
Capitol Steps’ razor-sharp take on modern day politics has won them a huge,
bipartisan group of fans. This consistently sold-out event proves that no
matter who is in offi ce, there is never a shortage of material!
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $39/$51/$62 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Songs of spring and all that comes with the season: bugs, love, toasts of cheer, and crazy weather. Featuring Hoag's unique Cicada Songs with clarinet and marimba, and Barber's Heavenly Banquet, plus madrigals, drinking songs, and even a weather report.
Sponsor: Valley Concert Chorale
Location: Saturday: First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St (4th & L), Livermore
Sunday: Trinity Lutheran Church 1225 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $20.00 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets at Valley Concert Chorale website.
More info: Valley Concert Chorale
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
De Falla: El Sombrero de Tres Picos
(Three-Cornered Hat)
Franck: Symphony in D Minor
Lara Webber, guest conductor
Maestro Lara Webber, former associate conductor of the Baltimore Symphony and current Livermore resident, is guest conductor for an evening of contrasting and distinctive musical styles. The program opens with the work Ludwig van Beethoven called his “Grande Simphonie”. Its surprising opening and allegro molto e vivace sprint to the finish launched a musical revolution. Selections from Manuel De Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat) will whisk the audience away to a village in Spain. César Franck’s symphony in D minor provides the dual pleasures of a cyclical construction which fascinates musical theorists and a melodic richness; it will bring the evening to a close with one of the most ear-catching tunes of the symphonic repertoire.
Lara Webber, as assistant and associate conductor of the Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra, programmed and conducted over 80 concerts annually,
including classical subscription, educational, pops, and community programs.
She previously was associate conductor of the Charleston (S.C.) Symphony
Orchestra and music director and conductor of the Los Angeles Debut
Orchestra, a post previously held by André Previn and Michael Tilson Thomas.
Webber has guest-conducted the orchestras of Annapolis, Houston, Pittsburgh,
San Antonio, and Louisville; and the Chicago Sinfonietta. Also experienced
in opera, Ms. Webber was assistant conductor at Glimmerglass Opera and
conductor of the Baltimore Opera Studio’s production of Don Giovanni.
Sponsor: Livermore
Amador
Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: Prelude talk from 7 to 7:30pm. Symphony concerts begin
at 8:00pm
Admission: Adults: $28/$25/$22; Senior (62+):
$26/$23/$20; Youth (high school & younger): $10.
Season tickets
also available. $90/$80/$70. Senior: $84/$74/$64
Youth (high school age & younger): $40 (all sections)
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Bankhead Theater
Apr 13, 14, 15
Apr 20, 21, 22
Apr 27, 28, 29
May 4, 5, 6
Fri-Sun
Join this non-stop journey through the infectious and soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. SHOUT! uses letters to an advice columnist, true confessions, quizzes and advertisements as a frame for terrific new arrangements of such chart-topping hits as “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Son of A Preacher Man,” and “Goldfinger.” With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and psychedelic dances from the 60’s, this fun-filled musical will make you want to throw your head back and SHOUT!
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
Location: Studio Theater, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
Admission: Price TBD as of this writing.
Season tickets (3 shows): TBD
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
Click here for 2009, 2010, & 2011 photos in Livermore
Wednesday
This year Livermore will have the End of a stage.
The stage begins in San Jose and will end in downtown Livermore.
eLivermore.com will be there to catch all of the action.
Sponsor: Amgen
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: TBD
Admission: Free to watch.
More info:
Tour home
page.
Livermore Downtown Association
2010 Stage 4 through Livermore. This year Stage 3 Ends in Livermore
At the Bankhead Theater
Wednesday
Bob Borchers - Rae Dorough Speaker Series
Fairchild Semiconductor is widley recognized for developing mass-produced
silicon transistors, but its greatest legacy is creating the venture capital
industry. Brochers, entrepreneur, inventor, venture captialist, and
Livermore native, will look back at the last five decades of venture capital
and discuss the opportunities and challenges for the future.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $30; Students 21 and under: $14; 4 Lecture
Series: $100
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Thursday
Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 42-year history of one
of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. Their multi-platinum album Bustin’ Out
featured the classic Amie, along with other gems of the genre. As crisp and
clean as spring water and as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy shirt, Pure
Prairie League still brings it all back home.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $28-$40; Students: $14
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat - Sun
From May 19th through the 27th, 2012 the World will have its eyes fixed on the San Francisco Bay Area as it plays host to one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events, the World Bocce Championships.
Campo di Bocce of Livermore has been selected to host the upcoming 2012 World Bocce Championships and will make sport history through the first ever national television broadcasting of Bocce.
The World Championships will be open to the public and consist of over 20 countries' national championship teams to compete for the World Bocce Title.
Sponsor: Campo di Bocce
Location: Campo di Bocce, Livermore and Los Gatos
Times: TBD
Admission:
More info: Campo di Bocce - www.worldbocce2012.com - www.bocce.com - http://www.federbocce.it/
Click for photos of the 2011 US Championships at Campo di Bocce
Sat
Robert Gruca - Guitar - Del Valle Fine Arts
Robert Gruca is a dynamic young classical guitarist with an impressive
repertoire. He has performed solo recitals throughout much of the United
States and has also performed concertos with several leading symphony
orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra. A graduate of the Cleveland
Institute of Music, his many awards include first prize in the Columbus
State Guitar Festival Competition, the Appalachian State Guitar Festival
Competition, and the East Carolina University Guitar Festival. He received a
master's degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with
Jason Vieaux, who performed for Del Valle Fine Arts in 2004.
"Robert Gruca's performance for the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
was outstanding in every way. Brilliant technique, incomparable
musicianship, and an informed sense of style all served Mr. Gruca's artful
interpretations." [Eric Mann, Society Director]
Sponsor:
Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $35, $29, $23
Season Tickets (5 performances) are available for $140,
$116, or $92, a 20% discount off individual concert ticket prices.
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sunday
Chanticleer "Love Story"
In Love Story Chanticleer explores the inexhaustible story of love – that
enchanting and disturbing emotion which has evoked more poetry and music
over the centuries than any other. With impeccable musicianship and
remarkable beauty of sound, Chanticleer brings to life works by deVictoria,
Vivanco, R. Strauss, Tavener, and Ellington, as well as their recently
commissioned work, The Lotus Lovers by composer Stephen Paulus. Love Story
celebrates the magnificent complexity of love as manifested in music both
sensitive and sublime.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: $39/$51/$62 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun-Tues
Dates Speculative as of this writing!!
Vintage B17 and B24 bombers once again visit the Livermore airport. This year a P51 joins them. You can take pictures, walk through the bombers, and talk to the crew. Flights are also available in the B17 and B24 for a $425 donation.
In recent years a number of other vintage aircraft, many from WWII, have also been on display.
- Flight Experiences Donations are $425 per person aboard the B-17 or B-24.
- The B-25 is available at select locations for flight experiences. Flight experiences on the B-25 are $400 for forward fuselage seats, and $325 for waist gun seats
- Flight training in the TP-51C "Betty Jane" will be at most locations on the Wings of Freedom Tour. Flight training in the P-51 is $2200 for a half hour flight, and $3200 for a full hour. All participants will get the chance to feel what it was like to fly one of the most legendary fighters of WWII.
- Walk through tours of the aircraft are $12 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under for access to all of the aircraft. WWII Veterans get into the ground tours at no charge.
See the eLivermore photos.
Sponsor: The Collins Foundation
Location: Livermore Airport
Times: Walk Through Tour times: Sunday: 12-4; Monday,
11-4, Tuesday, 10-4
Flight Experiences take place before and after the tours.
Admission: Walk Through Tour: Adults: $12.00; Children 12 & under: $6;
Rides: $425 for 30 minute flight on B-17 or B-24. See above for TP-51C
flight training.
More info: The
Collings Foundation. For Rides Call - 978-562-9182
Sunday
The Antique Faire is returning to Downtown Pleasanton. Over 400 dealers. Genuine Antiques & Collectibles Only.
This is the place to shop for vintage, retro and antique home decorations, clothing furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books and collectibles. All collectibles will be 20 years or older.
With over 400 dealers filling up Main Street, this event is an antiques
and collectibles lover's dream with items that will entice and excite you as
you stroll through downtown Pleasanton. The event runs Sunday only from 8
a.m. – 4 p.m. No admission fee.
Sponsor: Turn Key Show Productions
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown
Association,
Pleasanton
Antique Fair web site, (650) 242-1294,
jerry@turnkeyprod.com
