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2008 |
Key: Sun: rise -- set Moon: rise -- set See Notes on Sun / Moon |
Aug Averages Ave Hi: 88.8º |
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The information on this calendar was obtained from many sources, and many 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 email webservant@eLivermore.com.
August 2008 Details
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details for the following reoccurring events are on a separate page, common
to all calendar months. This saves download time. Click the item
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| Pleasanton Playhouse - Beauty and the Beast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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At the Bankhead Theater
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July 18-20 July 25-27 Aug 1-3 Aug 8-10 Fri-Sun
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Pleasanton Playhouse - Beauty and the Beast Sponsor: Pleasanton Playhouse Location: Bankhead Theater Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm Admission: $31.00. Season Tickets: Adults: $110; Seniors Over 60: $98; Juniors under 18: $72 Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office, or the link below. More info: Pleasanton Playhouse |
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| Shakespeare's Associates - The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 10 (preview) Thursday July 11 (Gala) July 12 July 24, 25, 26 August 1
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Shakespeare's Associates - The Complete Works of William
Shakespeare (abridged) "A Hilarious spoof" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Directed by Leslie Martinson Experience all 37 of Shakespeare's Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays, THE COMPLEAT WORKS... was London's longest-running comedy. Praised by the Los Angeles Times as "wildly funny" and by the Montreal Gazette as "the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime." Celebrate the inauguration of the new outdoor theater at the renowned Concannon Vineyard, just east of downtown Livermore. Assigned seating on the gently sloping lawn (chairs are provided) faces a sweeping tiered stage in front of an historic Victorian home; two levels of graceful porches and a classic cupola echo the multilevel playing areas of Shakespeare's theaters. No-one uder 6 years old will be admitted. Preview – Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 7:30 PM; $30. Opening Night Gala – Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 7:30PM; $50. Regular Performances: Thursday, July 24, Saturday, July 26, Friday, Aug 1 at 7:30PM, $30 Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates Location: Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore Times: 7:30. Grounds open for picnicking at 6:00pm Admission:
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
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| Shakespeare's Associates - Twelfth Night and The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shakespeare's Associates - Twelfth Night Directed by Lisa A. Tromovitch Love, Song and Laughter heal all wounds in TWELFTH NIGHT, as heroines Viola and Olivia traverse Cupid's landscape. Though each mourns the loss of a brother, they tumble head-over-heels in love. Twins complicate the plot and some who were thought to be dead are returned. Clowns' high-jinx entertain, and musicians' songs console, as we tumble towards a reuniting of loves. Celebrate the inauguration of the new outdoor theater at the renowned Concannon Vineyard, just east of downtown Livermore. Assigned seating on the gently sloping lawn (chairs are provided) faces a sweeping tiered stage in front of an historic Victorian home. Two levels of graceful porches and a classic cupola echo the multilevel playing areas of Shakespeare's theaters. Scenic and costume designs for Twelfth Night will have a late Victorian/early Edwardian flair, enhanced by original music composed for the occasion. No-one uder 6 years old will be admitted. Preview – Thursday, July 17th, 2007 at 7:30 PM; $30. Regular Performances: Fri/Sat July 18, 19. Fri July 25, Sun July 25, Thurs July 31; Sat Aug 2 all at 7:30PM; $30 Family Night: Sunday Aug 20; $30 Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates Location: Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore Times: 7:30. Admission:
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
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Taste of Downtown Livermore Downtown Inc. presents the "Taste of Downtown; Explore the More!" a food & wine stroll through downtown Livermore on August 9th & 10th from 1PM to 5PM. Get your official "Taste of Downtown" Passport and Wine Glass and travel downtown enjoying wine tasting in the participating stores, food sampling at participating restaurants. Over thirty Downtown stores and restaurants will serve food or local wine and more! There will also be live music at the Flag Pole Plaza, Livermore Plaza & Blacksmith Square. Also enjoy FREE horse drawn carriage rides throughout the downtown! Pre-sale Passports are available for $25.00 (if purchased by August 9th)
at Vino Cellars & Accessories 1772 First St., John Christopher Cellars 25 S.
Livermore Ave, Ste 103, or by phone from Livermore Downtown Inc. at (925)
373-1795. Passports will also be available for $30.00, while supplies last,
the day of the event at Lizzie Fountain on the corner of First Street and
Livermore Avenue. 2008 Livermore Downtown Club Card holders receive a
special Passport rate of $25.00 and only $15.00 with your Club Card & the
Official 2008 Livermore Wine Country Festival wine glass. Don't miss this
great opportunity to discover and rediscover Downtown Livermore and show
your support to your downtown businesses! |
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At the Bankhead Theater
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Aug 15-17 Fri-Sun
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Willy Wonka Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.” All of your favorite characters and songs (including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”) are featured in this show that overflows with music, comedy and heart. The memorable score by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, augmented by several new songs, has been neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Roald Dahl Estate. Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious new stage musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. In a troubled world looking for escape, let Willy Wonka take you on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination. Sponsor: Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Location: Bankhead Theater Times: 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm (no 8pm on Sunday) Admission: Adults: $25/$18/$14. Seniors: $20/14.50/11. Student: 8:00. If you buy by June 30: Adults: $12, Seniors: $10 Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office More info: eLivermore.com theater page, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center |
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Renegades Boy's Volleyball Club Tryouts Tryouts for: 16's: Saturday & Sunday (1pm - 3pm) 15's: Saturday & Sunday (1pm - 3pm) 14's: Saturday & Sunday (1pm - 3pm) 18's: Saturday & Sunday (4pm - 6pm) 17's: Saturday & Sunday (4pm - 6pm) Sponsor: Renegades Boy's Volleyball Club Location: Granada High School Times: See above Admission: More info: http://www.renegadesvolleyball.com/ |
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| Livermore Heritage Guild History Forum - Don Meeker & John Shirley "Ground Zero - Livermore Fall-out Shelters & Civil Defense" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 20 Wednesday |
Don Meeker & John Shirley "Ground
Zero - Livermore Fall-out Shelters & Civil Defense" 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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Aug 22-24 Fri-Sun
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Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Headlined by Stars of Broadway and New York Stage. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Sponsor: Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Location: Bankhead Theater Times: Friday: 8:00pm; Saturday: 2:00 & 8:00pm; Sunday: 2:00pm & 7:00pm Admission: Adults: $46/$41/$36. Kids 12 and younger receive $5.00 off when accompanied by an adult (one kids discount per adult 18 and over). Groups of 20 or more receive $5.00 off. For kids or group discounts please visit the ticket office in person. Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office More info: eLivermore.com theater page, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center |
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March Under the Arch The March Under the Arch will be back again this year! The March Under the Arch will take place on Main Street between Division and St. Mary Streets from 6:00 - 6:30 pm. Check back for further details. Immediately following the March Under the Arch Show, the fun will continue as participants march their way over to Lions Wayside Park on First Street near the Chan Henderson Bicentennial Bandstand and continue their performance prior the the scheduled Friday night Concert in the Park featuring Pladdohg, an Ameri-Celtic/Celtic band. Sponsor: Caledonian Club Location: Main Street, Pleasanton Times: 6:00 to 6:30pm. Admission: Free More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association, Caledonian Club |
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Scottish Games Scottish piping, drumming, and dance Competitions, athletic events, traditional foods, superb entertainment, and more. Sponsor: Caledonian Club Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Times: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: (based on 2007 pricing) Advance: Adult 1-day $15.00 /2-day $22.00 * Youth 8-16, Seniors 65+ & Handicapped $10.00. Regular price: Adult 1-day $17.00 /2-day $25.00 * Youth 8-16, Seniors 65+ & Handicapped $12.00. Parking: $8. Under 8: Free More info: Caledonian Club or Fairgrounds web site |
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Aug 31, Sept 1 Sunday, Monday Info based on last year |
Harvest Wine Celebration See Our Harvest Wine Celebration page The 2007 26th annual Harvest Wine Celebration, our annual fundraising event, attracted thousands of wine and food lovers for a weekend of wine, food and fun. 38 wineries in our Wine Region participated. Visitors tasted newly released wines, enjoyed special barrel tastings, met winemakers and artists, ate great food from local restaurants, and more. Spirited events at our beautiful valley wineries helped visitors fall in love with Livermore's Wine Country. They sampled scrumptious foods and wines, reveled in live music, local crafts, unexpected fun and warm wine-country hospitality. This annual event is your chance to discover all that the Livermore Valley Wine Country has to offer while tasting your favorite wines fresh and discovering new vintages! Plan to attend this fabulous weekend event again in 2008.
Purchase a logo glass which provides you with wine tasting at all
participating wineries. Live bands ranging from Country to
Rock to Jazz to R&B. |
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Livermore Library Events Sponsor: Livermore Library Location: 1188 S Livermore Ave. Times: See Table Admission: Free. More info: Livermore Library Photo by Bill Nale |
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