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At the Bankhead Theater
April 30, May 1-2
May 7-9
Fri-Sun
The Producers are Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, outrageous, hilarious, off the wall, and the winner of a record 12 Tony Awards, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit and you will find yourself holding your sides with laughter as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam that there ever was. This show is rated R. **This performance contains adult content. Please use your discretion when considering bringing children.**
Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks. Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan.
Sponsor:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre (formerly Pleasanton
Playhouse)
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: Adults: $36.50
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre (formerly Pleasanton
Playhouse), eLivermore.com theater page,
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
| May 1-2 Sat - Sun |
See also on eLivermore.com:
Join us for the 19TH ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL!!
Featuring Premium Wines from 30 local wineries and beer from local micro breweries, shopping & dining, entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun and MORE!
Livermore Valley wine tasting in three locations; beer booths; Fine Arts and Crafts; food courts; a Children’s area with activities and games and much, much, more.
Please, no Outside Alcohol, No Dogs, No Animals, No Skateboards, No Bicycles.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, 1st street from P Street to Maple Street. 2nd Street from N to K streets. Also at Blacksmith Square.
Admission: Free Admission.
Wine Package is $25.00 and inlcudes glass and 1 oz. tastes at all wine booths.
Beer Package is $15.00 and includes collectable stadium cup and 5 tokens
May be purchased online at Livermore Downtown Association
Times: Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-5
More info: Livermore Downtown Association - Wine Festival Web Page
or 373-1795
Saturday
Come and enjoy the “Vino Carnival" at our new venue: Palm Event Center in the Vineyards. Guests will enjoy upscale Carnival Cuisine prepared by the Palm's award wining Chef, Adam R. Brown. We've created a wide variety of games for your enjoyment. Silent and live auction lots will be available at every price point to allow people to get involved and have fun at any level. We'll exceed your expectations with another spectacular dessert creation that will be paired with Ports from around Livermore Valley Wine Country. This is the event not to be missed!
At this fresher, faster and action-packed auction event you will feel the
camaraderie of joining together - all for the good cause of children's
charities. Our Auction is a quest for all things good in life! Space is
limited so reserve your tickets today by selecting the BUY TICKET option on
the Livermore Wine Country website or by calling the Livermore Valley
Winegrowers Foundation at (925) 447-WINE (9463) for more information.
Sponsor: Livermore
Wine Growers Association.
Location: The Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton.
Times: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission: Wine Auction: $175; Event Ticket & 5 Game tokens:
$200; 5 game tokens: $50 (avail through April 23)
More info: Livermore
Wine Growers Association, .or call the Livermore Valley Winegrowers
Foundation at (925) 447-WINE (9463)
May 7-9
Fri-Sun
Broadway Chorus, a Tri-Valley community chorus, will perform "The Great Choruses of Broadway 2" on Mother's Day weekend. The show will feature selections from beloved Broadway musicals including Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Les Miserables and Hairspray.
The show will feature accomplished pianist Daniel Lockert as well as other musicians. The show will also feature the Broadway Kids Chorus, made up of local children in grades 1-8, directed by Martie Muldoon.
The three performances will be held on Friday, May 7 at 8 PM, Saturday,
May 8 at 8 PM and Sunday, May 9 at 2PM at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita
Road in Pleasanton.
Sponsor:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre (formerly Pleasanton
Playhouse)
Location: Amador Theatre
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: Adults: $18; Seniors (60+): $15, Juniors (0-17): $10
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre (formerly Pleasanton
Playhouse), eLivermore.com theater page,
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
At the Fairgrounds
Saturday - Sunday
All day entertainment in the amphitheater. Hawaiian food booths. Arts and crafts booths. Bounce houses.
Sponsor: Kumu Hula Association.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 9am to 6pm
Admission: $10 adults, children 5 and under free; $8 parking. Mothers Day May 10, mothers are 1/2 price with coupon from their website.
Discount: Mothers Day May 10, mothers are 1/2 price with coupon from their website.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or www.kumuhulaassociation.com, 650-355-6451
Saturday
Come support a young man (Brent Thurman) who has AML Leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant.
A proper donor is looked for.
The test involves a cheek swab, and possibly a simple blood test.
Sign up sheets are at Mr. Pickles, the First Street Alehouse, and Panama Red. Walkins welcome
Sponsor:
Location: First Street Ale House, 2106 First Street, downtown Livermore
Times: 11am to 3pm
More info:
Saturday
Shakespeare’s Associates invites you to… Get inside the rehearsal process of the 2010 Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s Romeo and Juliet
The Livermore Shakespeare Festival invites you to our Spring Fundraiser for a rare opportunity to experience the world inside the rehearsal room. Enjoy dinner, dessert and Livermore Valley Wine (donated by Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery). Become an insider as you learn what we do and how we do it. Participate in or observe theater workshops that include text work, staging, stage combat...and more.
For reservations call Katie Marcel at (925) 443-BARD or
Katie@LivermoreShakes.org
by May 1st
RSVP by May 1st. Limited Space Available.
Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates
Location: Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St. Livermore
Times: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission: $135 per person (Includes Dinner, Wine and
Workshops)
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
- 925-443-2273
http://www.livermoreshakes.org/seasons/2009/fundRaiser.php
At the Bankhead Theater
Friday
Leo Kottke
LVPAC welcomes back Leo Kottke, a deep talking Midwestern raconteur whose
quick wit is matched by his astounding virtuosity on the six and 12 string
guitars. Kottke’s ability to embrace folk idioms and pop melodies as readily
as he assimilates jazz and classical influences makes him unique among
guitar pros. For the past three decades, Kottke has been indefatigable in
his pursuit of a unique musical vision that has placed him among the
foremost acoustic guitar stylists of our time.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8pm
Admission: $56/$41/$33. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Leo Kottke - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Saturday
Holst: St. Paul Suite
Arutiunian: Concerto for Tuba - Tony Clements, tuba
Mahler: Symphony No. 1
Sponsor: Livermore Amador Symphony
Location: Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: Prelude talk from 7 to 7:30pm. Symphony concerts begin at 8:00pm
Admission: $28/$24/$20. Senior (62 and above): $26/$22/$18 Youth (high school & younger): $8 Season tickets also available.
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office.
More info: Livermore-Amador Symphony (925) 373-6824, or Bankhead Theater
Click here for 2009 photos
in Livermore
Wednesday
Once again the Tour of California bike race makes its way through Livermore.
This year it takes a different path, coming right through downtown.
The racers will come up highway 84, but turn on to Vallecitos (which becomes Holmes) St rather than Isabel. From Holmes they will go onto First street, then turn left at the flagpole onto S. Livermore Avenue. They will continue on S. Livermore, by the post office and Library. There is a Sprint area on S. Livermore starting near the Library. After turning onto Tesla the tour turns right onto Mines road.
The race starts at 11:00am in San Jose. The fastest riders should
be at Vallecitos a bit after 12:15 and at the flagpole a bit after 12:25
according to the the stage log.
Sponsor: Amgen
Location: San Jose to Modesto, through Livermore
Times: The race starts at 11:00 in San Jose. The faster
riders will be in Livermore starting about 12:15
Admission: Free to watch.
More info:
Tour home
page.
Stage 4 Page,
Stage 4 map,
Stage 4 log
At the Bankhead Theater
Thurs
Internationally renowned as a brilliant innovator of the classical guitar, Paul Galbraith will be featured. This program is sure to be an audience pleaser and a fitting end to our 21st concert season!
Sponsor: Pacific Chamber Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $38/$32/$26
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info - LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Pacific Chamber Symphony,
At the Bankhead Theater
May 21
Friday
A PSEE Benefit to Save the Art/Music in Pleasanton Schools
Sponsor: Pleasanton Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission: No Ticket required! - Donation suggested for entry
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info - LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Pleasanton Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation - eLivermore.com theater page, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
At the Bankhead Theater
May 22
Saturday
A PSEE Benefit to Save the Art/Music in Pleasanton Schools
9:00AM - 10:20AM 3-school elementary band “A”, 3-school Elementary band
“B”, Hart Middle School Band, Foothill High School Band.
11:00AM - 12:15PM Hart Beats Vocal Group, Elementary Super Strings, Hart
Orchestra, Foothill Orchestra.
1:00PM - 2:20PM 3- school Elementary band “C”, PMS Band, HP Band, Amador
Band.
3:00PM - 4:20PM Elementary Strings #2, PMS Orchestra, Harvest Park
Orchestra, Amador Orchestra.
5:00PM - 6:30PM Elementary multi-school choir, Walnut Grove Music Man Jr.
excerpt, Harvest Park Choir, PMS Choir, Amador Choir.
Sponsor: Pleasanton
Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm
Admission: Adults: $15:00
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Pleasanton Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation - eLivermore.com theater page,
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Saturday
Take a trip around the world in one afternoon. Visit Norway, Japan, Nigeria, Argentina, Iceland, the USA, (of course!), and more. Truly a cultural experience. No passport required.
The singers of the Valley Concert Chorale will shed their formal black
choral dresses and tuxedos and instead don brightly colored outfits as they
show their jazzy side in the Chorale's spring concert "Folk Songs with a
Touch of Jazz".
"This concert will feature familiar folk songs like you've never heard before," says John Emory Bush, VCC's Artistic Director and Conductor. "The songs are all jazzed up for a rhythmic tour around the globe."
The songs featured in the evening's program represent folk music from many different countries including Latvia, Iceland, Argentina and Nigeria. Although a few will be sung with a traditional melody, most are set to new jazzy rhythms arranged by British composer and choral conductor Bob Chilcott.
"Chilcott is one of the world's most active choral composers," explains
Bush. "Chilcott has been involved with choral music all his life, first as a
Chorister and then a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge. Later, he
sang and composed music for 12 years with the world-renowned King's Singers.
We'll be performing seven pieces from his new collection of favorite folk
songs that have a jazzy twist."
Sponsor:
Valley Concert
Chorale
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 1225 Hopyard
Rd, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $20 advance, $25 at the door.
More info:
Valley Concert
Chorale
At the Bankhead Theater
Sunday
Let's Go Science
Enjoy a wacky look at “how things work” with Professor Smart and Dr.
Knowitall. The Professor juggles, shrinks his head and has people’s hair
standing on end, while researcher and comedic sidekick Dr. Knowitall keeps
the facts straight. Lots of audience interaction, great scenery and awesome
lighting and illusions make this one science lesson students won’t want to
miss.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3pm
Admission: $25. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Let's Go Science
- eLivermore.com theater page
At the Fairgrounds
Thrus-Sat
Experience the sights and sounds of antique trucks.
Sponsor: American Truck Historical Society
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Thurs: 8am to 5pm. Fri: 8am to 5pm. Sat: 8am to 5pm
Admission: Free. $10 donations accepted; $8 parking.
Discount: Mothers Day May 10, mothers are 1/2 price with coupon from their website.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or American Truck Historical Society 816 891-9900
Local youths will show off their musical talents at this very special concert presented by the City of Pleasanton Parks & Community Services, Teen Division and features local youth bands from our community. The City of Pleasanton Parks and Community Services and the Pleasanton Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee in partnership with the Youth Commission is proud to bring you the third annual JAMFest Youth Concert.
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Parks & Community Services.
Location: Lions Wayside Park (corner of First and Neal Streets
Times: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association or contact at Mark Duncanson at 925-931-3433
Fri
Also:
July 30
Sept 24
Nov 26.
Art & Wine Crawl
Spend the evening enjoying
local art and wine as you make your way to galleries, open studios,
businesses and tasting rooms in beautiful downtown Livermore.
You
can pick up a map of participating locations at Ryan Fine Art Gallery 171
so. J St. All Art & Wine Crawls will take place on final Fridays, odd
months
Ryan
Fine Art has planned opening receptions for juried exhibitions to coincide
with the crawl. Maps are generally available one week prior to the crawl.
Sponsor:
Linda Ryan Fine Art
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 3:30pm to 8:00pm
Admission: Winetasting in the studios, gallery and businesses where
wine is not normally sold is free; wine bars may charge their standard fees.
More info:
Linda Ryan Fine Art
Sat
Come and enjoy an evening of old fashioned fun, food, and bidding wars at the Guild's annual auction. It all takes place at the Duarte Garage located on the old Lincoln Highways at the corner of Portola and L Streets in Livermore.
Dinner will be Lasagna catered by Strizzi's
Lynn Owens is the auctioneer and when he is on the podium, one never knows what you wind up taking home.
More donations are welcomed. Check your deepest cupboards, basements, attics, garages and closets and help us make this a fun and successful event.
The money we raise helps fund Guild projects in our community.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Duarte Garage, corner of Portola and L St., Livermore
Times: Preview items at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the
auction to follow at 7 p.m.
Admission: Dinner: $10.00 if purchased
ahead of time at the History Center in the Carnegie building. $15.00
at the door.
More info: LHG web site, or Call 925 449-9927 for more information.
Sunday
On Sunday, May 30, Livermore Art Association and Wente Vineyards will hold the 38th annual 'Art in the Vineyard', which has become a tradition in the Livermore Valley. From 11:00-5:00, soak up the beautiful setting of Wente Vineyards Estate Winery while enjoying inspiring artwork from 36 of the area's most talented artists. Live music will be performed by 'Vested Interest', and art demonstrations will be held throughout the day. Please join us for a day of beautiful art, music and fine wines. Admission is free.
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery is located at 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore,
CA 94550. A $15.00 Wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass
($10.00 for Club Wente members). Wine tasting begins at 11.00 am. Food and
refreshment will be offered by Wente Vineyards and Strizzi’s Restaurant for
a nominal fee.
Sponsor:
Livermore Art
Association
Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Road,
Livermore
Times: 11am to 5pm
Admission: Free. Wine Tastine is $15 which includes
commemorative wine glass
More info:
Livermore Art
Association, Edmee Acuna Keele, Art in the Vineyard Chairperson,
ekeele@sbcglobal.net.
Sunday
The Antique Faire is returning to Downtown Pleasanton. Over 400 dealers. Genuine Antiques & Collectibles Only.
This is the place to shop for vintage, retro and antique home decorations, clothing furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books and collectibles. All collectibles will be 20 years or older.
With over 400 dealers filling up Main Street, this event is an antiques and collectibles lover's dream with items that will entice and excite you as you stroll through downtown Pleasanton. The event runs Sunday only from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. No admission fee.
The Pleasanton Downtown Antiques and Collectibles Faire is now being run
by Betsy and Jerry Goldman, promoters of the Alameda Pointe Antiques and
Collectibles Faire. If you need dealer or show information, please contact
Betsy, Socco, or Jerry at Turnkey Productions, 510 217-8696, or email jerry@turnkeyprod.com
, or website www.pleasantonantiquefaire.com.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown
Association,
Pleasanton
Antique Fair web site.
June 1
Sun-Tues
Vintage B17 and B24 bombers once again visit the Livermore airport. This year a P51 joins them. You can take pictures, walk through the bombers, and talk to the crew. Flights are also available for a $425 donation.
In recent years a number of other vintage aircraft, many from WWII, have also been on display.
See the eLivermore photos.
Sponsor: The Collins Foundation
Location: Livermore Airport
Times: Walk Through Tour times: Sunday: 12-4; Monday, 11-4, Tuesday, 10-4
Flight Experiences take place before and after the tours.
Admission: Walk Through Tour: Adults: $12.00; Children 12 & under: $6; Rides: $425 for 30 minute flight on B-17 or B-24.
More info: The Collings Foundation. For Rides Call - 978-562-9182
Sun-Mon
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival blows into town on May 30 & 31 in San Ramon Central Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, kite-flying demos, free kite making workshops, kids' activities, a non-profit info alley, displays and more!
Sponsor: San Ramon
Location: San Ramon Central Park
Times: 10am to 5pm
Admission:
More info: San Ramon city website
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