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At the Bankhead Theater
July 25-27
Aug 1-3
Aug 8-10
Fri-Sun
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
Thursday
July 11 (Gala)
Friday
July 12
Saturday
July 24, 25, 26
Thurs-Sat
August 1
Friday
"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:
| Performance | Time | General | Seniors 65 up |
Full Time Teachers |
Students 18 & under |
| Preview (Thursday, July 12). | 7:30pm | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 (free w/paying adult) |
| Opening Night Gala (July 13). | 7:30pm | $50 | $45 | $45 | $40 |
| Regular Performances (July 24, 26, August 1) | 7:30pm | $30 | $25 | $25 | $20 |
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
- 925-443-2273
Thursday
July 18, 19
Fri/Sat
July 20 (Family)
Sunday
July 25, 27
Fri, Sun
July 31, Aug 2
Thurs, Sat
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:
| Performance | Time | General | Seniors 65 up |
Full Time Teachers |
Students 18 & under |
| Preview (Thursday July 17). | 7:30pm | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 |
| Regular Performances (July 18, 19, 25, 27, 31, Aug 2) | 7:30pm | $30 | $25 | $25 | $20 |
| Family Night: July 20 | 7:30pm | $30 | $25 | $25 | $15 (Free with paying adult) |
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
- 925-443-2273
Friday
Bring the family & friends downtown this Friday night to watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony broadcasted on a large outside screen at the Livermore Valley Plaza in Downtown Livermore! The fun starts at 7pm with Olympic Trivia, Games, and More with host Lance Leber, from Vino Cellars & Accessories! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the Opening Ceremony starting at 7:00 PM! There will be Chinese food for sale from Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard. Sure to be a fun filled night for the whole family!
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown, NBC11, Vino Cellars, and Roundhouse Grill
Location: Livermore Valley Plaza
Times: Ceremony starts at 7:00pm
Admission: Free. Food for sale.
More info: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
Sat-Sun
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!
Sponsor:
Livermore Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 1-5 PM
Admission: Pre-sale: $25 for passport; Day of: $30
for passport (while supplies last). Discount for Livermore Downtown
Club Card holders (see above).
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795
At the Bankhead Theater
Fri-Sun
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
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Enjoy three sensational days of live music, arts & crafts, special kids zone and of course, great BBQ! The competition is fierce as national award-winning barbeque cookers will be serving up the most unbelievably delicious BBQ ribs, chicken, pulled pork, turkey and more. In addition, your favorite festival treats like roasted corn, funnel cakes, kettle korn and more will tempt your taste buds!.
New this year: The BONE BREWFEST on Sunday, August 17th. Come on out and enjoy a few cold ones with 107.7 The Bone! (Adult $25.00 in advance/ $35 at the gate). Adults only.
Sponsor: Bay Area Productions
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri, 11am - 9pm; Sat, 11 am - 9 pm; Sun, 11 am - 8 pm
Admission: Adult $5.00, Child 12 & under free, Seniors $2.00
More info: www.bayareabbqcookoff.com, 510.834.0908, or Fairgrounds web site
Sat-Sun
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/
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
Thursday
A lecture, “The Do's and Don'ts of Making an Independent Film, from Concept Through Distribution” given by Joe and Wendy Madden, will be on Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at the Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. The lecture sponsors are Jerry and Sandi Thorne.
The lecture is presented by Pleasanton’s Museum On Main Street. Admission is $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Memberships will be available that night for purchase. No reservations necessary. Information 925-462-2766
After graduating from Brown University in 1989 with a degree in Organizational Behavioral Management, Joe took the road with his father, John Madden, for two football seasons on the famed “MaddenCruiser”. During those two years of travel Joe interned with CBS Sports and experienced an invaluable education with the nation’s top-rated production team. It was during those long hauls between games that Joe and his father developed the idea of building Northern California ’s largest full-service sound stage, Goal Line Productions. Goal Line would serve as John Madden’s production home for the numerous national commercial spots he appeared in, as well as the premiere studio for his annual “All-Madden Team” show.
Since 1992, Joe, as President of Goal Line, has made it his passion to
make the stage Northern California’s finest shooting facility. In addition,
Joe has gone on to executive produce many corporate, commercial and feature
films. In 2006, Joe partnered with his long-time friend and associate, E.J.
Heiser, to form two separate production entities, The Licorice Tree and
Target: Earth Pictures, the former, producing exclusively commercials for
television, and the latter, a feature film development company. To date Joe
has executive produced one documentary “151 The Greatest Streak” and two
films; one shot locally entitled “Dead & Breakfast” (comedy / horror genre)
and the other “The Cooler” which garnered one Academy Award nomination for
Best Supporting Actor (Alec Baldwin). Joe resides in Livermore with his
wife, Wendy, and their three children, Sam, Aidan and Makenna.
Sponsor: Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave.,
Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Memberships will be
available that night for purchase. No reservations necessary.
More info:
Museum on Main Street,
925-462-2766
At the Bankhead Theater
Fri-Sun
Cancelled due to technical difficulties in rehearsal and production
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
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
The Goodguys will turn the fairgrounds into Hot Rod Heaven bringing in 3000+ hot rods, customs & classics thru 1957 vintage. Shop the 100s of vendors & exhibitors selling auto related parts & services, scour the swap meet & cars for sale corral and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. It’s an automotive state of excitement with fun for the whole family!
Visit Toy Town USA with 1000s of model & pedal cars, vintage mini
engines, toys and a Cushman Scooter display.
The Goodgals Gallery is full of local craftsmen with items for sale or enjoy
the Hot Rod How-To Seminars and meet the pros face to face for building
tips. Kids can enjoy the free model make’n take program and play area.
The weekend ends with an awards show and parade featuring the winner of
“America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod” for 2008!
Sponsor: Goodguys
Rod & Custom Association.
Location:
Alameda County
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri, & Sat: 8 am - 5 pm; Sun, 8 am - 3 pm
Admission: $17 General Admission, $6 Kids 7-12; Free for kids 6 and
under; $8 parking.
More info:
www.good-guys.com, 925-838-9876, or
Fairgrounds web site
Friday
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
At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, presented by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco! Only in Pleasanton can the term, "The Big One" be realized. As one of the world's largest Celtic gatherings, the event on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, is one of the Greater Bay Area's best entertainment values for the entire family. Shop and compare! So much to do and see at an admission price far below its value!
The haunting bagpipes and drums are magnified by more than 25 pipe bands from the U.S. and Canada, all competing for top recognition, and, all providing a unique experience in the "Massed Bands" held each afternoon as part of the spectacular closing program in front of the main grandstands. More than 700 bagpipers and drummers, augmented by the always popular U.S. Marine Band, San Diego and their spectacular marching and show tunes.
Olympic class athletes throwing a 130-pound, 22 foot log into the air with precise strength and agility, propelling the "caber" end-for-end to attempt a perfect score. These same athletes from the U.S. and England using their skills in seven other disciplines of strength, including the World Championship for the Scottish Hammer.
Highland dancing competition and Scottish country dancing exhibitions to
the sound of bagpipe and fiddle, plus Celtic harpers and
fiddlers, all part of the weekend activities.
Entertainment - the Games are the epitome of Celtic music - from the classical troubadours singing Celtic tunes, to the accompaniment of their guitar. Melodic musical groups will present a multitude of vocal styles, to the feverish amplified pitch of rock-and-roll, Celtic style - All of this on eight stages with more than a dozen acts throughout the fairgrounds.
Mary Queen of Scots and her Royal entourage holding court and strolling the fairgrounds in 1562.
The Roman Legion, invaders of Scotland centuries ago, and the Vikings who followed, practicing combat and brushing up on their skills to face the famous Highland Warriors who make their presence known with their leader Chief Diarmid. Moving forward to the 1800's and the Gordon Highlanders in their dazzling kilts and red coat uniforms, firing upon the enemy with their Martini-Henry rifles and the rapid pounding sound of the Gatling Gun. -All of this, a part of Living History at the Scottish Gathering and Games. Perhaps you have a bit of Scottish heritage within your veins. Check it out among nearly one-hundred clans represented in their colorful clan tents.
Five-A-Side soccer brings teams from California and Nevada to compete each afternoon. This year the Games had added rugby and shinty on a new playing field. Three games of Rugby and two of Shinty, Scotland's oldest team sport will compete.
The Children's Glen games, prizes and face-painting are a treat for the little tykes. They, along with their parents, will be enthralled by the Birds of Prey, exhibiting falcons, owls and other raptors.
The Clydesdale wagon team and the Highland Cattle are must-see.
For the adults, "Taste of Whisky at the Games" is an opportunity, at a modest price, to experience top single malts and blended whiskies, and attend a whisky seminar to learn about Scotland's famed spirits. A new addition is the Red Lion Pub, where one can purchase a variety of imported ales and beers and enjoy ethnic foods. There are more than one-hundred vendors within five buildings, plus Scottish/British and standard fairgrounds food. The old adage, "something for everyone" stands true and tall at the 143rd Scottish Highland Gathering and Games - and, you don't have to be Scottish to enjoy this captivating experience.
Admission: $17.00 for an adult one-day ticket, or $25.00 for a two-day.
Seniors: 65 or older are free.
Youth: 8-16 $12.00
Disabled: $12.00
Children under 8 are free.
Sponsor: Caledonian Club
Location:
Alameda County
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Saturday: 8am to 10pm. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission:
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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Sunday, Monday
Info based on last year
See Our Harvest Wine Celebration page
The 27th Annual Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration showcases each of our 43 wineries' wines and their unique personalities during the peak of Harvest Season!
Purchase a logo glass which provides you with wine tasting at all
participating wineries.
Shuttle buses are available to take you between the wineries, and to & from
the transportation hub at Robertson Park.
Some locations, such as Blacksmith
Square, have multiple wineries pouring.
Parking may be limited at some wineries.
Live bands ranging from Country to
Rock to Jazz to R&B.
Food and other items will be on sale.
Live entertainment and local crafts will be available at most sites.
Activities include Wine Tasting, Live Music and Dancing, Jewelry,
Pottery & Glass Artisans,
Fine Art Displays, Olive Oil & Mustard Tasting, Book Signing, Food
Booths.
Location:
At all local wineries.
Times: noon to 5pm
Admission: $50 advanced, $55 during event.
Monday only ticket: $45 in advance or day of event. Purchase a glass for
tasting at all wineries. Non-drinking/designated driver/child ticket: $10
More info:
Livermore Winegrowers
Association Call 925-447-WINE (9463) for more information.
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