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organizations. Every attempt is made to provide accurate
information. Organizations sometimes make changes, and I am not
always informed. Please follow the "More Info" links to check for
updates from the sponsoring organization. If you find errors, please
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Pleasanton Playhouse - Urinetown |
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Feb 15-17
Feb 22-24
Feb 29, Mar1-2
Mar 7-9Fri-Sun |
Pleasanton Playhouse - Urinetown
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a
hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when
water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water
shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban
on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a
single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of
humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero, Bobby Strong (Danny
Cozart) decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to
freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN
is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny.
Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be,
URINETOWN catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its
outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to
produce gales of unbridled laughter. Also starring Steve Yates as Caldwell
B. Cladwell , Allison Ward as Little Sally and Liz Caffrey as Hope Cladwell.
The show is produced by Kathleen Breedveld and directed by Eric Neiman,
with musical direction by Min Kahng, and choreography by Liz Caffrey.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Playhouse
Location: 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309 Pleasanton, CA 94566
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: Adults: $20; Seniors over 60: $18; Juniors under 18: $18.
More info:
Pleasanton
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LLNL Science on Saturday |
At the Bankhead Theater
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Feb 9, 16, 23
Mar 1, 8
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LLNL Science on Saturday
Science on Saturday (SOS) is a series of free lectures and demonstrations
targeted at middle and high school students. Presentations are aligned with
the California Science Standards. Topics are selected from the forefront of
science and technology research in a variety of disciplines.
Sponsor: LLNL
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 9:30am and 11:00am
Admission: Free
More info: LLNL.
Science on Saturday
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 2
Sunday |
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
One of America ’s leading contemporary dance companies, Aspen Santa Fe
Ballet is renowned for its daring, eclectic repertoire, from 20th-century
classics to new works by today’s foremost choreographers. This sophisticated
company of energetic dancers has charmed audiences with its fresh and
innovative style of classical and contemporary ballet.
Sponsor:
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 2pm
Admission: $36, $31, $28. Students (17 & under):
$11
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Aspen Santa Fe
Ballet
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Duke Ellington Orchestra |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 7
Friday
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Duke Ellington Orchestra
Whether you’re “In a Sentimental Mood” or “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,”
you’ll cozy up to the signature sounds of the incomparable Duke Ellington
Orchestra. Conductor and leader Paul Mercer Ellington continues the
orchestra founded by his father, the quintessential American bandleader and
one of the 20th century’s greatest composers.
Sponsor: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8pm
Admission: $41, $36, $31, $28 based on seating section.
Students (17 & under):
$11
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Duke Ellington web site
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Valley Concert Choral
Carmina Burana |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 8
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Valley Concert Choral - Carmina Burana
This is a reprise of Carl Orff's ever popular and appealing Carmina Burana,
performed for the first time at the Bankhead Theater, which is Livermore's
new performing arts center. Joining us again is the Cantabella Children's
Chorus, along with other singers from around the Bay Area. In addition, the
chorus is accompanied by twin pianos, percussion and professional soloists.
Carmina Burana, a well-known favorite that tugs at all emotions, is an
exciting opener for the Chorale during the new theater's inaugural season.
Sponsor: Valley Concert Choral
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $25.00. Purchase tickets through the
LVPAC box
office, 925-373-6800
More info:
Valley Concert
Chorale
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Carmen - Livermore Valley Opera |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 14, 15, 16
Fri - SunMarch 21, 22, & 23
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Carmen - Livermore Valley Opera
Opera’s bad girl - Carmen! This smoldering
gypsy seduces men, but will not be possessed. Jealousy and obsession becomes
a deadly game of chance. Opera-goers will enjoy the tantalizing Habanera and
the stirring Toreador song.
Sponsor: Livermore Valley Opera
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: Fridays 8:00pm., Saturday, 3/15: 8:00pm; Saturday March
22: 2:00pm (time change); Sunday 2:00pm
Admission: Orchestra and Center: $56; Wings, left and right:
$46; Back: $36; Student, back: $31.
Season tickets also available.
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Opera
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St. Patrick's Day Festival
and Parade |
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March 15 & 16
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St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade
Two fun-filled days of Irish Music and Dance, Food and Drink, Artists'
Booths, Commercial Vendors, Non-Profit Displays, Carnival Rides, Games and
more!
Location: See above
Times: Parade: 9:30am Saturday Festival: 10:00 am
to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
More info: Dublin
St. Pat site |
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Livermore Heritage Guild History Forum - Gary
Drummond - "Viticulture in the Livermore Valley" |
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March 19
Wednesday
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Gary Drummond - "Viticulture in the Livermore Valley"
Sponsor: The Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Livermore main library, community room.
Times: Talk begins at 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00
Admission: Suggested donation: $2.00.
More info: LHG web site |
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19th Century California Gold Rush
Era - Museum on Main |
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March 20
Thursday
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19th Century California Gold
Rush Era
Jody Hornor will give a lecture on “19th Century California Gold Rush Era”
at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 20 at the Museum On Main, 603 Main Street,
Pleasanton. This is part of the Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Reservations are
requested. Admission is $5 for museum members and $10 for non-members. Call
925-462-2766. Memberships will be available for purchase that night.
Lectures sponsors are Jan and John Batcheller.
Step back in time to the 19th century through the images from Hornor’s
award-winning Golden History Books (The Golden Corridor, The Golden Quest,
The Golden Highway 49). Wander from scene to scene by foot and by stage.
Sail around the horn. Visit the vibrant city of San Francisco in its
infancy. Pass through the Hub of Sacramento on the way to the mines. When
the presentation is completed, Hornor will talk about the technical and
research aspects of producing these kinds of works. Hornor’s books will be
available for purchase.
Reservations are requested. Admission is $5 for museum members and $10
for non-members. Call (925) 462-2766. Memberships will be available for
purchase that night
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society)
Location: Museum on Main, 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
Museum on Main Street
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Wente Vineyards
Winemaker's Dinner |
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March 20
Thursday
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Wente Vineyards Winemaker's
Dinner
Enjoy fine food and wine with Karl Wente, fifth generation winegrower. Karl,
in the small lot winery, creates hand-crafted special releases and takes
this opportunity to pull out some special wines from the library for the
evening. The gourmet four-course dinner and accompanying wine pairings
present a unique and delicious chance to experience the best of Wente
Vineyards.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards
Location: Wente Vineyards Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Road,
Livermore
Times: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Admission: $89 Club Wente Members, $109 Public, plus tax
More info: Wente Vineyards 925 456-2012.
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Proof (Shakespeare's Associates Play) |
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March 28, 29, 30
April 4, 5, 6
April 11, 12, 13
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Proof (Shakespeare's Associates Play)
The elements of mystery, surprise and old-fashioned storytelling combine in
the critically acclaimed, exhilarating and witty drama, Proof, by David
Auburn. Shakespeare’s Associates is producing the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and
Tony Award winner as part of their 2008 Season. Proof will run March 28-30,
April 4-6 and 11-13; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00
p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore.
Proof is the story of Catherine, a troubled young woman, who has spent
the previous years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous
mathematician. Now, following his death, she must cope with her own
emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of
Hal, her father's former student. Over the long weekend that follows, a
burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook force
Catherine to face her most daunting uncertainty: has she inherited only her
father’s genius or his madness as well?
For this production Shakespeare’s Associates welcomes guest director
Virginia Reed. Reed is a graduate of the Theatre program at Northwestern
University and holds a Masters in Irish Theatre from Trinity College, Dublin
Ireland. She has been a theatre and literature teacher at several private
and public schools, has received two Dean Goodman Choice awards for Bay Area
directing projects and has worked with Actors’ Theatre of Sonoma, Aurora
Theatre, Brava Theatre, Cinnabar, Magic Theater, Mark Taper Forum, McCarter
Theatre, Pear Avenue Theatre; Theatre Works, and others. Leading the cast as
Catherine is Artistic Associate Hannah Knapp, seen recently in Livermore as
the leading lady Helena in All’s Well that Ends Well. Veteran actor William
Wolak will take on the role of Robert, a character partially modeled on the
famous mathematician Nash, known to the general audience from the movie A
Beautiful Mind. Wolak, making his Livermore debut, just finished a season
with Western Stage where he is a popular performer.
Critics have remarked that, “in a play featuring insanity there is a warm
and infectious humanizing perspective that can help keep anyone’s demons at
bay.” Shakespeare’s Associates hopes that this humanizing perspective will
speak to its audience and that this personal four-player show will suit the
intimate space at the Bothwell center to further draw the audience into the
environment of this smart and compassionate play. “The intelligence of this
piece will certainly speak to our audience, though it is less about
mathematics and more about the fragility of life and love. Experiencing this
play in the intimate setting of the Bothwell’s West End Theater will be a
real treat for Livermore audiences,” stated SA Marketing Associate Gina
Williams.
Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates
Location: Bothwell Center, Livermore
Times: Saturdays: 8:00pm; Sundays: 2:00pm
Admission: $25 with discounts for seniors and others. Tickets
go on sale February 1, 2008
More info:
Shakespeare's Associates
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The Vagina Monologues |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 28-29
Fri-Sat |
The Vagina Monologues
Eve Ensler's Award Winning Masterpiece comes to the Bankhead Theater! Women
and men alike will love this poignant and hilarious celebration of female
sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Hailed as the play for a new
generation, The Vagina Monologues are witty and irreverent, compassionate
and wise.
Sponsor: Livermore-Amador Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Time: 8:00pm
Admission: $40/$30/$20
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office.
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts Center
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Livermore-Amador Symphony Concert |
At the Bankhead Theater
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March 29
Saturday |
Livermore-Amador Symphony Concert
Thomas: Mignon: Overture
Ravel: Mother Goose suite
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Larry Granger, cello
Beethoven: Symphony #4
Dawn Harms, guest conductor
Sponsor: Livermore-Amador Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Time: 8:00pm
Admission: Adult: $30; Seniors: $26, Youth (through high
school): Free. Season tickets also available.
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office.
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824 |
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Livermore Library Events |
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Livermore Library Events
Sponsor: Livermore Library
Location: 1188
S Livermore Ave.
Times: See Table
Admission: Free.
More info: Livermore LibraryPhoto by Bill Nale
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| Name That Space |
March 1-31 |
From March 1 to March 31, 2008, the Livermore Public
Library is accepting entry forms for a contest to name the TEEN SPACE
page of the website. Teens, ages 13-19, may participate in the
competition. Entry forms may be printed from TEEN SPACE on the library’s
website; www.livermore.lib.ca.us. Visit TEEN SPACE then click on
“Events” and “Name that Space Contest.” Only one entry form per teen
will be accepted. The winner will receive a gift certificate from
Fantasy Books and Games store in Livermore.
Entry forms should be returned to the special orange boxes in the teen
area at the Civic Center, Springtown, and Rincon Branch libraries. For
more information, please visit TEEN SPACE at www.livermore.lib.ca.us or
call the library at 925-373-5504. |
| Natural History of the Sierra Nevada |
Sunday
3/2/08
2:00pmMain Library |
Author John Muir Laws Explores the Natural History of
the Sierra Nevada at the Livermore Public Library
Exploring the Sierra Nevada as a naturalist and an artist, John Muir
Laws has a simple mission in mind: to enrich the outdoor experience of
everyone who sets foot in the Sierra Nevada. For the past 6 years, Laws
has been creating a pocket size field guide to over 1,700 species found
in the Sierra Nevada. The guide boasts an impressive 2,710 original
watercolor paintings and has been field-tested and reviewed by
educators, naturalists, and scientists throughout the country. Through
his candid and riveting style, Laws illustrates some of the most
astonishing relationships between Sierran species, discusses emerging
conservation issues, and describes his techniques for painting in the
field. Come celebrate the release of The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra
Nevada and hear of the adventures in the making of this comprehensive
work. |
| Computer Training - Mouse & Keyboard |
Saturday
3/8/08
10:15 to 12:15Main Library |
Take advantage of free computer training classes at the
library. Get acquainted with the mouse and keyboard and learn basic
Internet skills at the Introduction to the Internet class on Saturday,
March 8th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Continue your learning on Saturday,
March 15th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm, and start finding the information
you need in the intermediate Searching the Internet class. If you don’t
have an e-mail account, come set one up and learn how to send and
receive e-mail in an E-Mail Basics class on Saturday, March 22nd from
10:15 am -12:15pm.
Classes are hands on, first come first served, and take place in
Community Meeting Room B. Stop by the Civic Center Library Adult
Information Services Desk or call 373-5505 for further information about
the classes. |
| How to Take Care of Your Pet |
Saturday
3/8/08
11:00aSpringtown
Library |
Wendy McNelley, Program Director of the Valley Humane
Society in Pleasanton, will talk with preschoolers and their parents
about good pet care on Saturday, March 8th, at 11 am, at the Springtown
Branch Library. Assisting Wendy will be her own dog, “Abby”. Following
Ms. McNelley’s presentation, John Weaver will entertain the children
with a storytime: “Storytime Goes to the Dogs, and a Dog Comes to
Storytime!” Coloring pictures about pets will round out the morning. The
Springtown Branch Library is located at 998 Bluebell Drive, right off
the I-580 Springtown exit, next to the duck pond. Call (925) 373-5517,
or drop in at the Springtown Branch Library for more information. |
| Egypt |
Thursday
March 13
1:30 to 2:30Main Library |
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS, a monthly program, will take place
at the Livermore Civic Center Library on Thursday, March 13TH, from 1:30
to 2:30 p.m. Vicki Tan will give a presentation about her trip to Egypt
as a member of a photography workshop. Adults are invited to this free
program on the second Thursday of each month in the Community Meeting
Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore.
For additional information please call 925 373-5500. |
5th Harmony
Vocal Entertainment |
Sunday
3/16/08
2:00pmMain Library |
5PM Harmony is an ensemble of five men from varying
backgrounds in jazz, musical theatre, classical and instrumental music,
who share a love of vocal harmony. Their energetic performances feature
great rhythms and pleasing harmonies that everyone can enjoy. The
event is free. |
| Computer Training - Searching the Internet |
Saturday
3/15/08
10:15 to 12:15Main Library |
Take advantage of free computer training classes at the
library. Get acquainted with the mouse and keyboard and learn basic
Internet skills at the Introduction to the Internet class on Saturday,
March 8th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Continue your learning on Saturday,
March 15th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm, and start finding the information
you need in the intermediate Searching the Internet class. If you don’t
have an e-mail account, come set one up and learn how to send and
receive e-mail in an E-Mail Basics class on Saturday, March 22nd from
10:15 am -12:15pm.
Classes are hands on, first come first served, and take place in
Community Meeting Room B. Stop by the Civic Center Library Adult
Information Services Desk or call 373-5505 for further information about
the classes. |
| Parents & Teens Behind the Wheel |
Thursday
3/20/08
6:30 to 8:00pmMain Library |
On Thursday evening, March 20, 2008, from 6:30 pm to
8:00 pm, in the Community Rooms of the Livermore Public Library, teens
and their parents are invited to attend a free program about learning
how to drive. The Livermore Public Library, in cooperation with the
Livermore Police Department hosts this special event. Teens and their
parents will receive the latest information about new traffic laws,
learn driving tips, and discover the benefits of new safety “tools” for
teens. Livermore Police Officer Traci Rebiejo, Donn Neher from Guardian
Driving School, and Ken Ucci from the defensive driving program “Get
Real Behind the Wheel” will answer question. For more information please
visit TEEN SPACE at www.livermore.lib.ca.us or call the Livermore Public
Library at 925-373-5504. |
| Computer Training - Email Basics |
Saturday
3/22/08
10:15 to 12:15Main Library |
Take advantage of free computer training classes at the
library. Get acquainted with the mouse and keyboard and learn basic
Internet skills at the Introduction to the Internet class on Saturday,
March 8th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Continue your learning on Saturday,
March 15th from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm, and start finding the information
you need in the intermediate Searching the Internet class. If you don’t
have an e-mail account, come set one up and learn how to send and
receive e-mail in an E-Mail Basics class on Saturday, March 22nd from
10:15 am -12:15pm.
Classes are hands on, first come first served, and take place in
Community Meeting Room B. Stop by the Civic Center Library Adult
Information Services Desk or call 373-5505 for further information about
the classes. |
| Herb Martinez: Pinstripe Artist |
Wednesday
3/26/08
10:30aMain Library |
Herb Martinez, pinstripe artist and author of Guide to
Pinstriping and Pinstripe Planet, discusses the amazing art of
automobile pinstriping. Herb first began pinstriping at the age of 12
and has lent his talents to the Hot Rod and Custom Car industry ever
since. His technique and designs have been the model example in numerous
trade magazines, both in the United States and abroad. Herb’s exclusive
pinstripe designs have been featured on a multitude of classic
automobiles that have been featured in every major automotive
publication, not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Japan
and Australia. He has been contracted by movie studios for his artistry
and most recently by Pixar, where his painting talents contributed to
the distinctive look of the pinstripe design adorning the back of
“Sally” for the animated movie Cars. Mr. Martinez has traveled the world
showcasing and teaching his unique style and impeccable technique. This
free event will be presented on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the
Livermore Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. The
Friends of the Livermore ----more---- Library have generously
underwritten this program as part of the Friends Authors and Arts
Series. For additional events, check the library’s website at
www.livermore.lib.ca.us For further information about programs, please
contact Joyce Nevins at (925) 373-5500 extension 5577. |
| Buki the Clown |
Wednesday
3/26/08
10:30aMain Library |
Buki the Clown inspires belly laughs in children ages 3
and up. In Buki’s Silly Magic Show, it is the children who perform the
magic. Join us at the Civic Center Library on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
at 10:30 AM, for a fun show that is surprisingly educational!
The Civic Center Library is located at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. All ages
are welcome to these free library programs. Contact Youth Services at
(925) 373-5504 for more information. |
| Author Ellen Sussman |
Sunday
3/30/08
2:00pmMain Library |
Ellen Sussman is the author of the novel On a Night Like
This, published in 2004 and most recently Bad Girls: 26 Writers
Misbehave, an anthology of lively essays from women writers who provide
their intriguing personal confessions. She will speak about her
experiences as a writer and the choices she makes in exploring ideas as
both novels or personal essays. Ellen was born in New Jersey, lived in
Paris for five years and currently resides in the Bay Area. This free
event will be presented at 2pm on Sunday, March 30 at the Livermore
Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. The Friends of
the Livermore Library have generously underwritten this program as part
of the Friends Authors and Arts Series. For additional events, check the
library’s website at www.livermore.lib.ca.us For further information
about programs, please contact Joyce Nevins at (925) 373-5500 extension
5577. |
Many of the programs are part of the Livermore Reads Together: The
Dune Books, a community-wide reading program, featuring Frank Herbert’s
classic science fiction series Dune as well as related series titles by
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The community of Livermore is
encouraged to join their neighbors by participating in the Livermore Reads
Together book discussions and free events for children and adults during the
month of February 2008. Copies of books and event schedules are
available at all Livermore Public Library locations.
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