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April 4, 5, 6
April 11, 12, 13
Fri-Sun
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
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
Thursday to Sunday
The 2008 Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship will be held April 3rd - April 6th, 2008 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country. The only PGA TOUR Nationwide Tour event in Northern California, this is your chance to see some of the top professionals in the world compete in the beautiful California wine country, less than an hour drive from most bay area locations.
As an event presented by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation,
Tournament proceeds will be contributed to children's charities in our
community. Please join us for a tournament week packed with great golf
action, wine, food, music and special events. The Livermore Valley Wine
Country Championship is currently seeking Sponsors and Volunteers. For more
information call the Tournament office at 925-447-2200.
Sponsor: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
Location: The Course at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road
Times: Thursday & Friday tee times begin at 7:00am. See
web site below for further info.
Admission: Thursday, Friday: $5.00. Saturday, Sunday: $10.00.
12 and under are free with adult (limit 2 per attendee)
More info:
Wine
Country Championship web site. Tournament office: (925) 447-2200
Thursday
Speakers: Festival Founder Derek Zemrak and Festival Director Wendy Madden.
Come hear all about this year's event and learn how to have the best film festival experience. Derek and Wendy will show several sneak peeks from the festival, including some short films and an animated film.
Sponsor: California Independent Film Festival
Location: Livermore Civic Library
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: www.CaIndieFilmFest.org. For more information call Donna Blevins at 925 447-5633 or the Livermore Library at 925 373-5500 x 5577.
Fri, Sat
Fri, Sat. Sun
A new musical comedy about a 1950s New York song writing team that gets kidnapped to Moscow to help the Soviets create a propagandistic musical
Sponsor: Las Positas College
Location: Las Positas Theater
Times: Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00pm. Sundays: 2:00pm
Admission: $15.00 general admission, $12 for seniors and $10 for students
Tickets available at: LPC Bookstore, Fine Fretted Friends, Downtown Livermore
More info: To make advance reservations, call (925) 424-1812 and for show information, call 424-1166.
At the Bankhead Theater
April 11-13
April 18-20
Fri-Sun
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill (Tom Reardon) as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian (Tina-Maria Garcia), who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Also starring Joan Evans as Eulalie Shinn and Don Naylor as Mayor Shinn, Barry Bailey as Marcellus and John Barnes, Gary Foley, Alan Wiltse and Kevin Foley as the school board (Barbershop Quartet)By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, "The Music Man" is family entertainment at its best.
The show is produced by Kathleen Breedveld and directed by John Baiocchi,
with musical direction by Jo Anne Fosselman, vocal direction by Jennifer
Bell-Olson, and choreography by Chris Olson.
Sponsor:
Pleasanton
Playhouse
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: $31.00; Seniors over 60 $29; Juniors under 18: $21.
Substantial Discounts for group sales over 20.
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office, or the link below.
More info:
Pleasanton
Playhouse
Saturday
Bicycle tour for women and girls of all ages through Amador, Livermore, Diablo, and San Ramon Valleys. 65 miles total, it starts and ends at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton. There will be 2200 riders in all!! Experienced riders can opt for the Cinderella Challenge, which adds 30 miles to the trip.
The 2008 ride has reached its registration limit.
Please, no Ride-a-longs.
Sponsor: Valley Spokesmen
More info: Valley Spokesmen
Sat-Sun
The Livermore Art Association will hold its Spring Art Show April 5 & 6 at The Barn on 3131 Pacific Avenue. You are invited to come and see the wide variety of paintings and sculpture produced by our local artists. The show is open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days, and is free. There is a festive reception Saturday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, with d'oeuvres and local wines. Spectators returning from the PGA Golf tournament will find this a relaxing way to end the day. The Gary Chulla Trio band will perform jazz and swing. Most artwork is for sale, and there will be a fine arts and crafts sales room with additional art, cards and prints.
Sponsor: Livermore Art Association
Location: The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave. Livermore
Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Art Association - 449-9927
At the Bankhead Theater
Wed
Distinguished concert pianist and conductor Jeffrey Siegel takes listeners on an intimate journey through classical music and its masters. Siegel creates a unique listening experience, providing lively commentary about the music before performing each work in its entirety. His programs present an informal, accessible and highly entertaining introduction to the vast repertoire of piano and classical music.
Sponsor:
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8:00p
Admission: $36, $31, $26 based in seating section
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office,
More info: Keyboard Conversations web site
Sat-Sun
Say good-bye to winter and come to Downtown Pleasanton! Easter and Mother’s Day are just around the corner and many downtown shops will have sale tables outside and feature special sales inside to celebrate the arrival of Spring.
Spring has arrived and it's not only time for your annual Spring cleaning routine, it's your chance to spruce up your home, your wardrobe and accessories and discover what's new and exciting.
Visit our wonderful shops and businesses to get a glimpse of what's new for Spring!
Downtown Pleasanton is your place to shop, dine and discover all we have to offer!
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 10am to 5pm Saturday; noon to 6pm Sunday
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association - (925) 484-2199
Saturday
May 3
Saturday
Hope's Garden is a picture book by Stephanie McInnis. She will be signing her book at:
Alden Lane Nursery - April 12, 11:00am to 2:00pm - Book Release & Signing
Cooleykatz Toys - May 3, 11:00am to 3:00pm - Signing at the "Kids Walk" area of the Livermore Wine Festival
Location: Alden Lane Nursery, Cooleykatz Toys
Times: 11:00am to 2:00pm (April 12) 11:00am to 3:00pm (May 3)
More info: Tri-Valley Children's Publishing
Wednesday
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
April 16-20
Wed-Sun
The California Independent Film Festival celebrates the art of filmmaking in Livermore one California’s oldest wine regions. It is also minutes away from where early moviemakers first pioneered filmmaking. The Essanay Film Company produced more than 350 films in Niles Canyon between 1912 and 1916. Bronco Billy Anderson and movie legend, Charlie Chaplin developed and perfected their craft in this neighboring valley. Charlie Chaplin made five films in Niles, including two of his most famous – “The Champion” and “The Tramp”. Pleasanton’s downtown was the location of films such as “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”, starring Mary Pickford and Abbott and Costello’s “It Ain’t Hay”.
Today the spirit of film is still alive in the Tri Valley. Every year the California Independent Film Festival Association fosters the arts through three annual film festivals – The California Independent Film Festival, the Danville International Children’s Film Festival and the California Independent Horror Film Festival.
CIFFA screens films from around the world and or own backyard. Entertaining audiences young and old by showcasing independent films through a wide range of categories that include features, shorts, documentaries, animation and music videos.
As CIFF celebrates it’s 10th Year Anniversary in 2008, it continues to be
the San Francisco East Bay’s premiere film festival. More than just movies
and popcorn, panel discussions and networking over locally produced
varietals often result in newly planted seeds that mature in no time and are
ready for harvest just down the road. So come out and let us fill your glass
with the art of filmmaking.
Latest News:
10TH ANNIVERSARY CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
TO HONOR LEGENDARY PRODUCER JOHN DALY WITH A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CIFF To Kick Off With Actors’ Studio-Style Event With Director Penny
Marshall, moderated by John Madden; Mary Stuart Masterson to Receive Diamond
Award; Actor Joe Anderson To Receive Rising Star Award; Producer Michael
Cerenzie To Receive Maverick Award, Comedian Pauly Shore to Receive Spirit
Award
LIVERMORE, CA – April 11, 2008 – The California Independent Film Festival (CIFF), celebrating its 10th Anniversary from April 16th through April 20th, 2008 in Livermore, California, has announced today that they will be honoring legendary film producer and thirteen-time Academy Award® winner John Daly with a Lifetime Achievement Award during a gala ceremony taking place on Sunday, April 20th, 2008.
John Daly has accumulated a tremendous body that most producers can only dream of, garnering him 21 Oscar® Nominations and 13 Oscar® Wins, including an unprecedented back-to-back Best Picture Oscars® for “Platoon” and “The Last Emperor”. Other internationally acclaimed films produced by Daly include “The Terminator”, “Hoosiers”, “River’s Edge” and dozens of other titles. Mr. Daly will be honored at the CIFF Gala event on Sunday, April 20th with a retrospective look at his life and illustrious career. Previous CIFF Lifetime Achievement Award winners include such names as Ed Asner, Martin Landau, Rita Moreno, Cloris Leachman and Tony Curtis, among others.
For its 10th Anniversary, CIFF will also feature a unique Actor’s Studio-style event with acclaimed director Penny Marshall that will be moderated by NFL and broadcasting legend John Madden, where the wide array of topics will range from film to football, to football in film and everything in between. Also honored at this year’s Festival will be actress, director and producer Mary Stuart Masterson who will be receiving a “Diamond Award” for excellence of women in film. Masterson will also be screening “Cake Eaters”, a film she produced, during this CIFF run. Other award winners include, producer Michael Cerenzie who will be receiving a “Maverick Award” for excellence in independent film producing. Cerenzie’s most recent film, “Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead”, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney and Marisa Tomei, will be shown at a special screening at this year’s CIFF. Actor Joe Anderson, who recently starred in such acclaimed films as “Becoming Jane”, “Across The Universe” and “The Ruins”, will be the recipient of the “Rising Star Award”, while comedian Pauly Shore will receive the “Spirit Award”.
Other celebrities that will be seen at various events at the California Independent Film Festival this year will include actor Don Most (“Happy Days”), actor Shaun Toub (“Iron Man”/”Kite Runner”/“Crash”), young actress Alyson Stoner (“Cheaper By The Dozen” films) and Donna D’Errico (“Baywatch”) amongst numerous others.
“We are thrilled to honor such an industry legend as John Daly with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Derek Zemrak, CIFF’s Director. “The body and quality of work that spans Mr. Daly’s career is exemplary as he stands as such an inspiration and an icon for filmmakers young and old.”
Sponsor: California
Independent Film Festival
Location: Bankhead Theater, and various venues in Livermore.
Times: Various
Admission: Various
More info: California
Independent Film Festival
Click here for
a schedule of movies & events and ticket order form
At the Bankhead Theater
Wed
The VIP ticket includes a reception that starts at 5:30PM.
View the documentary directed by Pleasanton native, Sean Laskey, On The Edge of Black and White. In the mid 1960’s, American television and culture dramatically changed. This film shares the perspective of twelve former child-stars on that tumultuous time in American History. In attendance that evening will be: Tony Dow and Ken Osmond – Wally Cleaver and Eddie Haskell of Leave it to Beaver, Jon Provost - Timmy from Lassie, and Marta Kristen - Judy Robinson from Lost in Space. Enjoy a Q & A hosted by Diablo Magazine’s Pete Crooks.
This year’s Spirit Award recipient is Pauly Shore. Shore
gained national attention in 1990 when his MTV precedent-setting show,
Totally Pauly, became an immediate hit and continued to run for four years.
He made his feature film debut in the wildly popular Encino Man, the first
in a three-picture deal with Disney Studios; Son-in-Law and In the Army Now,
followed. Starring roles in Jury Duty, Bio Dome and The Curse of Inferno
continued to ensure Pauly’s popularity with audiences worldwide. Pauly
recently wrapped his directorial feature debut with Pauly Shore is Dead,
which he also wrote, produced, and starred in. Wiez is a
semi-autobiographical dark comedy.
Sponsors: Livermore Winegrowers
Association, and others
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 5:30 - reception; 7:00 - Opening Night
Admission:
More info: California
Independent Film Festival
At the Bankhead Theater
Wed
Discussion with Penny Marshall and John Madden.
Penny Marshall will receive the Golden Slate Award.
Sponsors: Livermore Winegrowers Association, and others
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $15. $30 includes VIP reception at 5:30pm
More info: California Independent Film Festival
Thursday
We have been in contact with the Ghost Trackers Paranormal Research Group located in the Bay area. They came to Pleasanton at the Museum's invitation to check out the unusual amount of paranormal activity that we have in the downtown area. An older area such as ours has high amounts of energy left from the vast number of people who have lived here.
You will be amazed at the activity that was documented! This lecture will take place at the Lynnewood Methodist Church on Black Ave. (across from the Aquatic Center) in Pleasanton, CA. This event will be very well attended so please call the Museum On Main at 925-462-2766 for a reservation. Tickets are $10 each or $5 for Museum members.
We hope to have a DVD available for sale at that time which will take you
on the "ghost tracking" trips in downtown Pleasanton.
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
Sat-Sun
The Livermore Art Association (LAA) and Pleasanton Art League (PAL) invite you to attend their joint monthly meeting and art demonstration Monday, April 21, featuring painter Joyce Faulknor. Joyce specializes in watercolors of cut crystal and glass. She will demonstrate how to use a dark-to-light approach for painting glass and reflective subjects. She will break down the mystery of making glass seem transparent, by laying in the darkest shapes and allowing the darkest values to create the foundation for the painting. She will show how to capture the glossy texture of glass, the shine of silver and the prism of light.
Joyce Faulknor became a watercolorist in 1991, and is author of the book "Stunning Crystal and Glass". She has appeared on "The Painting Gourmet" as a guest artist, and is a co-host to an instructional television program titled "Art 2 Art". Her artwork has appeared in the Splash watercolor book series, and she has written articles for Watercolor Magic and American Artist Magazine.
The program will begin at 7:30 at the Almond Avenue School, 1401 Almond
Avenue in Livermore, with parking at the rear of the school. For more
information go to
Sponsor: Livermore Art Association and Pleasanton Art League
Location: Almond Avenue School, 1401 Almond Avenue in
Livermore,
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: Free
More info:
Livermore
Art Association - 449-9927
At the Bankhead Theater
Thurs
Fiery and passionate contemporary dance flavored by tango, mambo and salsa, Luna Negra’s distinctive style artfully blends ballet and modern dance movements with Latino dance forms. Founded by Cuban-born artistic director Eduardo Vilaro, this richly textured and highly original contemporary dance theater features a fresh, exciting performance style.
Sponsor: Luna Negra Dance Theater
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8pm
Admission: $36, $31, $28 based on seating section. Students (17 & under): $11
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office,
More info: Luna Negra Dance Theater
At the Bankhead Theater
Friday
Camille Saint-Saëns’s contribution to the symphonic form has multiple expressions of colors and power. His Symphony No. 2 in A minor travels through the dark beauty of the minor key to joyful rapture. This French masterpiece is not to be missed. The incredible French pianist Denis Pascal returns to PCS! His last performance four years ago playing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G was stunning.
This time he joins us in doing a work by Frédéric Chopin, the composer
who many proclaim wrote best for the piano: Concerto No. 2 in F minor.
Sponsor:
Pacific
Chamber Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: Section 1 - $38; Section 2 - $32; Section 3 - $26;
Fulltime Student (through college ($7). Season tickets (3
performances) are also available.
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office, or the link below.
More info:
Pacific
Chamber Symphony or 510-352-3945
At the Bankhead Theater
Saturday
For our "something different" concert we are delighted to present three South American virtuoso musicians exploring the excitement and brilliance of the Argentine tango. Argentine bandoneon player Daniel Binelli has toured the world with the sextet of tango master Astor Piazzolla; Uruguayan pianist Polly Ferman as been called a "Musical Ambassador of the Americas"; and guitarist Eduardo Isaac has brought guitar traditions of the Rio de la Plata to music festivals worldwide.
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $29, $24, $19. Children and students through high school: free. Day of concert tickets for college students: ~$10. Season Tickets available until September 30.
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info: 925-447-2752 or www.delvallefinearts.org. Binelli-Ferman-Isaac Trio web site
At the Bankhead Theater
Sunday
Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. has won the praise and affection of family audiences worldwide. Bursting with original, fantastic, pneumatic suits of all shapes and sizes, dexterous juggling, dance, hilarious visual comedy, mischief and even art!
Sponsor:
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 2:00p
Admission: $31, $28, $24 based in seating section. Students (17 & under): $11
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office,
More info: Fred Garbo web site
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