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| Niles Canyon Railway | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
8, 9, 10
15, 16, 17
Fri, Sat, Sun
The Las Positas College Theater, Music and Dance Departments present Honk! the Ugly Duckling musical, for three weekends of performances, beginning April 1. Performance dates are April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8:00 PM and April 10 and 17 at 2:00 PM.
The new musical comedy, by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe is a family oriented show that will appeal to children and adults alike. With a tuneful, pop score and delightful characterizations, it retells the Hans Christian Anderson story of the out-of-place duckling who eventually discovers he is a swan. The show originated in England, where it won the 2000 Olivier Award for best new musical, beating out both The Lion King and Mamma Mia in the process.
The cast features Jed da Roza as the duckling, Judy Gilmer and Mike Stark as his mother and father, and Robert Sholty as the villainous cat. Danny Cozart plays the Bullfrog, Amanda Poryes and Brittanie Johnson are Queenie and Lowbutt; TJ da Roza and Kristen Francis portray Greylag and Dot. Alexis Clappin, Brinda Dixit, Ryker Johnson and Abigail Vass play the duckling’s young brothers and sisters. Other cast members include Pam Aquilar, Marisa Borowitz, Richard Cook. Tyler Crabe, Sieu Inac, Andrea Mendez, Dorothy Mickle, Hannah Muelder and Angus Ross.
Tickets prices are $ 14.00 general admission, $10 for students and
seniors and $8 for children under 12. They may be purchased at the Las
Positas College Bookstore, at Altamont Books in Livermore and Camerata Music
in Dublin. Advance reservations can be made by calling 373-5812. For
information about the show, call 373-5866.
Sponsor: Las Positas Theater
Location: Las Positas Theater, 3033 Collier Canyon Road,
Livermore
Times: Friday & Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sundays at 2:00pm
Admission: $14.00 General Admission, $10.00 Students & Seniors, $8.00
under 12.
More info: Las
Positas College Ticket Reservations: (925) 373-5812. Show
Information: (925) 373-5866
Saturday
Bicycle tour for women and girls of all ages through Amador, Livermore, Diablo, and San Ramon Valleys. 63 miles total, it starts and ends in Dublin.
Sponsor: Valley Spokesmen
More info: Valley Spokesmen
Saturday to Sunday
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Over 200 cats representing 37 breeds on exhibition and competing for Best In Show; many kittens and cats available for adoption; vendors with gifts and gadgets for cats and cat lovers; doorprizes and a raffle to benefit feline health research and rescue organizations in Northern California.
Sponsor: Crow Canyon Cat Club.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults; $4 seniors; $4 children; $12 family; $8 parking.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, leegenet@earthlink.net, 925-827-2722
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Sunday
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol and ride to Fremont (Niles) and back.
April is Wildflower month. The trains run every week The 12:00, 1:30, & 3:00 p.m trains will also feature wine tasting.
Location: Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 10:30am to 3:00pm
Admission: Suggested donations of $9 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children 3-12.
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More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
Teen Art on Display at the Livermore Library
April 3 to 9
Sunday to Saturday
On Display:
April 28 to May 27
Teen Art on Display at the Livermore Library
The Livermore Public Library invites youth to participate in the Livermore Lives Teen Art Exposition! Livermore residents in the sixth through twelfth grades are encouraged to submit a piece of original art, visually expressing a distinct perspective on life in Livermore now or in the past. Entries will be accepted Sunday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9 at the Livermore Civic Center Library. Works will be displayed from April 28 through May 27 in the library art gallery. There will be an artist reception on Saturday April 30 from 2-5 pm. For more information and to access applications please visit the Livermore Public library website at www.livermore.lib.ca.us or contact Anne-Marie Basso at 373-5500 ext.5575. The Livermore Lives Teen Art Exposition is a program of “California Stories Uncovered” project of the California Council of the Humanities.
Friday to Sunday
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Unique exhibits by retailers, designers, teachers, manufacturers from all over the U.S. offering the latest products, gifts, and supplies. Daily drawings open to the public. You'll see products introduced for 2005, including cutting edge, tradtional, hard-to-find, and one-of-a-kind items. Meet industry leaders face-to-face. Take advantage of show-only specials, on-going demos, free seminars, and in-booth make-and-take projects.
Sponsor: PCM Expo.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 adults; youth 13 and under free; $8 parking. $1 off coupon available on website and at local fabric and sewing stores.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, www.pcmexpo.com, 800-472-6476.
Saturday
“Days of Wine & History,” a wine tasting and history event of the Livermore Valley Wine Region, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2005, beginning at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton.
Museum Board member Mary Dillon will be the tour guide aboard the Dreyer’s Ice Cream Bus to three historic Livermore Valley wineries where guests will enjoy wine tasting and get historic perspectives of the wineries. Attendees will board the bus on Peters Street, near Division Street and the Museum On Main Street.
Box lunches and bottled water will be provided for a picnic at one of the wineries. Motor coach and driver are being provided courtesy of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Foundation and Black Tie Transportation. The cost is $50 per person. Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum on Main Street.
Sponsor: Museum on Main Street
Location: The Museum on Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: 11:30am to 5:00pm
Admission: $50 per person. Advance purchase required.
More info: Call (925) 462-2766 for more information Museum on Main Street.
Saturday
Mindful of music's unique ability to unite all ages and cultures, Keiko Matsui sends her compassionate message with intensity and energy. Her many honors include National Smooth Jazz Best Female Artist of 2000 and 2001. Come, listen!
Sponsor: Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents
Location: Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $35, $40, $45
More info: Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents
Friday
Appropriate for adult audiences.
Prepare for belly laughter with Second City, a comedy institution that is always original, daring and hilarious. Famous alumni include Bill Murray,Bonnie Hunt, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and many more.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents
Location: Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $20, $25, $30
More info: Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents
Saturday
"Tightly matched in tone and temperament, the players did not just delve into the notes of scores by Borodin, Shostakovich and Zurab Nadarejshvili, but into the poetic worlds lying behind each." The Baltimore Sun
"Masters of subtlety and refinement, the members of the St. Petersburg
String Quartet embodied the chamber music ideal of four voices speaking as
one... " The Los Angeles Times
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets
Times: 8:00p
Admission: General: $15; Over 62 or full time student: $13; Children
and students through high school: Free
More info:
Del Valle Fine Arts or
St. Petersburg
String Quartet
Saturday
Fourth Annual Event
Sponsor: Pleasanton Cultural Arts
Location: Carr America Conference Center
Times: 8:30am to 7:00pm
Admission:
More info: Pleasanton Events
Sat-Sun
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times:
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More info: Pleasanton Downtown or Pleasanton Events or 925-484-2199
Thursday
Presented by Bruce Takens
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Museum on Main Street. 603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $10 donation ($5 for ALVHS members). Reservations Recommended.
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766
April 29, 30
May 1
6, 7, 8
Friday-Sunday
Play presented by Pleasanton Playhouse
Sponsor: Pleasanton Playhouse
Location: Amador Theater - 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
Times: Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday, 2:00pm.
Admission: Adults: $28; Seniors over 60: $26; Juniors under 18: $20
Prices based on previous performances
More info: Pleasanton Playhouse
Saturday
Meet Robertson Park
Free continental breakfast. Latex gloves and trash bags provided.
This years clean-up
Marlin Pounds Park along creek (trash removal)
Los Positas Creek at Wal-Mart (trash removal)
Sycamore Grove Park (non-native plant species removal & trash removal)
Round trip transportation to clean-up locations provide
Return to Robertson Park 11:30 for Festival
All free BBQ, games, live music, clown and face painting, tee-shirts, educational booths, lady bug give-away.
Sponsor: Livermore Beautification Committee - LARPD
Location: Robertson Park
Times: 8:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: Free
More info: Ivy LoGerfo Vice-Chair Livermore Beautification Committee
Saturday
A day to embrace the diversity of people of the community and the contributions to the richness and prosperity of Livermore.
Location: Carnegie Park, Livermore
Times: 11am to 4pm
More info: Livermore Events or call 373-1035
Saturday
Sponsor: Friends of the Vineyards
Location: Castlewood Country Club 707 Country Club Cir, Pleasanton
Times: 6:00 to 10:00
Admission: $50.00 for members, $55 for non-members
More info: Friends of the Vineyards
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Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds
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More info: Fairgrounds Web Site
Sunday
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Purchase your next vehicle at this annual used car sale, in association with local credit unions.
Sponsor: Corporate Motors.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, www.corpmotors.com, 510-538-4444.
Sunday
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Sat - Sun
25 local Wineries and 5 local Olive Oil producers will be on hand as well as:
200 Arts & Crafts Vendors
25 commercial vendors
20 food booths, many by local restaurants
Main Stage Entertainment from 11-5 with all kinds of bands, including swing, rock, etc.
Come join in the fun!!
portions of 1st, 2nd, J, K, and L streets will be closed in the downtown area.
There will be no amusement rides in 2005.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, including 1st street.
Admission: Free Admission
Times: Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-5
More info: Livermore Events or Livermore Downtown Association
or 373-1795
Saturday
Top Hat Classic is a fun ride – not a race. The event promotes fun, fitness and philanthropy. So whether you’re looking for a leisurely ride with your family and friends or the perfect training ride to start your cycling season, the Top hat Classic Bike Tour is guaranteed to satisfy your needs! You supply the commitment, the leg power and the enthusiasm. We’ll provide the rest.
Ride through charming East Bay communities, including the luscious foothills of Mt. Diablo, under the tall redwood trees of the San Leandro Hills and past sweeping views of Briones Regional Park.
Included in the fee is: T-shirt, breakfast, fully stocked rest stops, post event BBQ, entertainment, SAGs, maps, mechanical support, finish-line patch.
Sponsor: Multiple Sclerosis Society
Location: Hacienda Business Park
Start Times: 6:30am (75mi), 7:00am (50mi), 8:00am (25mi), 9:00am (10mi)
Admission: $35 before 4/1; $45 after. $100 pledge minimum to support the mission to end the devastating effects of MS.
More info: Contact Alison Brand. MS Website
Saturday
Sponsor: March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds
Times: 9am to 11:30am
Admission:
More info: City of Pleasanton, (415) 217-6374
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