| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Pleasanton Farmer's Market | |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
Feb 25, 26, 27
Mar 4, 5, 6
Mar 11, 12, 13
Fri-Sun
Based on a June 23, 1992 Weekly World News story about a half-boy, half-bat, dubbed "Bat Boy", found living in a cave.
Ripped from the
headlines of the The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical tells the
amazing story of a strange boy with pointy ears, his struggle fo find a
place in the world that shuns him, and the lone that can create both
miracles and madness.
Sponsor:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Studio Theater,
1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: Single tickets: TBD. Season tickets (3 shows): $70 for adults (18-60), $62 for seniors (60+), $56 for
juniors (under 18).
More info:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre (formerly Pleasanton
Playhouse),
Photos from 2008
Photos from 2009
Photos from 2010
Friday
The New Orleans Bash at the Bothwell has become the place to celebrate Mardi Gras, New Orleans-style! With over-the-top décor that echoes the atmosphere of the French Quarter, to the excess that is Mardi Gras, we offer a chance to step out in style or be Bourbon-Street casual for a night of live music and a great party. Masks are optional – and if you don’t have one, we offer a French Quarter-style shopping experience, where you can purchase masks, beads to wear or give away, and fun souvenirs. Highlights include Hurricanes, New Orleans Jazz and cuisine, and a Preservation Hall Experience, a tribute to the world-famous French Quarter jazz club, with ticketed concerts at 6 and 7pm.
The event includes a silent auction with exciting and interesting opportunities and prizes from generous donors. All proceeds benefit the Bothwell Arts Center.
5:00pm Doors Open
Pirate’s Corner Bar Opens
Dining, Shopping, Sightseeing (Best time for shopping, browsing)
Carefully Selected Early Jazz Background Music
Earlybird Opportunity Prizes this Hour
Silent Auction begins
6:00pm Preservation Hall Tribute (Big Money in Gumbo)
Live Jazz begins, Jackson Square (included in cover charge)
Opportunity Prizes
7:00pm Final Preservation Hall Tribute
First Round Silent Auctions Close this hour
8:00pm Big Money in Gumbo joins Jazz in Jackson Square
Final Silent Auctions & Opportunity Prizes this Hour
9:30pm Dining Closes, Last Call for Alcohol
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts Center
Location: Bothwell Center, 2466 8th St. Livermore
Times: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission: $15 – Party Admission Advanced ($20 at the door), $30 - Preservation Hall
Concert (includes Celebration Admission)
$3 to $10 - Drinks and Dinner a la Carte
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts Center
At the Bankhead Theater
Friday
Robin & Linda Williams
Robin and Linda Williams are joined in concert with Their Fine Group, which
formed after they teamed up with former Red Clay Rambler Jim Watson (bass,
vocals and mandolin). Featuring a rotating cast of characters, the role of
fourth member is played by Jimmy Gaudreau (mandolin and mandola), Tony
Williamson (mandolin), Chris Brashear (fiddle), or Tom Corbett (mandolin).
Whatever the configuration, the band keeps the joint jumpin’.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $40/$29/$18. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.robinandlinda.com - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
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Feb 12
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March 5
Saturday
February 5: Proton Therapy for Cancer: Addressing a Big Problem
With a Small Machine
Presenter: George Caporaso, LLNL scientist and Tom Shefler, Teacher
Granada High School
This lecture will discuss the role radiation plays in the treatment of
cancer, and in particular, cover how the use of energetic proton beams could
improve cancer treatment. Unfortunately, this type of treatment has limited
availability due to the large size and cost of current proton therapy
systems. A new type of particle accelerator that holds promise of greatly
miniaturizing proton treatment systems and making this treatment more widely
available will be described.
It's Gust about Time: Harnessing the Wind for our Future Energy Needs
Presenter: Jeff Mirocha and Sonia Wharton, Teacher: Christine Tyler
Can we produce much of the energy we need from clean, renewable sources?
Wind energy can lead the way. We will learn why the wind blows, where the
winds blow the best, how energy can be generated from the wind, and how
science and engineering can ensure a reliable and abundant supply of green,
renewable energy to power our future. Its "gust" about time.
Withstanding Climate Change: You Can Change the World
Presenter: Dean Williams, Teacher: Roger Johnson and Tiffany Burkel
This presentation is designed to give middle and high school students a
basic understanding of what climate models are and how they function. The
evolution of the resolution and complexity of climate models from the mid
1970's to the present is discussed, as are the changes in data set size.
Methods for testing climate models against a variety of benchmarks such as
historical climate changes or seasonal changes are explained. The
presentation shows that various climate models have different strengths and
weaknesses and that the average of a number of models produces the best
results. Several key issues arising from global climate change are
highlighted followed by suggestions for student actions that will help them
limit their carbon dioxide emissions.
Superheavy Elements; Search for the End of the Periodic Table
Presenter: Ken Moody, Teacher: Dean Reese
The periodic table provides a way of presenting chemical information that
makes it the fundamental tool of the chemist. Consequently, it is displayed
on the wall in most science classrooms. Recent discoveries of new elements
have extended the periodic table beyond what was thought was possible in the
recent past, and demonstrate the existence of a collection of Superheavy
Elements with unusual nuclear properties at the limits of stability. We will
study the relationship between atoms and elements, and between nuclei and
isotopes. We will discuss how radioactive decay provides both the means of
detecting single atoms of new elements, and hinders our ability to study
their chemical properties. We will discuss how new elements are produced and
identified, and how this leads to experiments that tell us about the extreme
limits of chemical behavior, the possible breakdown of periodicity, and the
ultimate end of the periodic table.
Sponsor: LLNL
Location: Bankhead Theater (Livermore Performing Arts Theater)
Times: 9:30am and 11:15am
Admission: Free - seats are first come first served.
More info: LLNL.
Science on Saturday
web page
At the Fairgrounds
Saturday
show and sale features over 130 tables of lovable dolls and teddy bears in all sizes. There will be a variety of antique to modern dolls, including Barbies, as well as hand-crafted and manufactured teddies and supplies, books and magazines.
Featuring: Many dealers are willing to answer questions or give appraisals. Doll repair dealers will be at the show to discuss your needs. Many teddy bear artists will be on hand to chat with, including some that make bears from recycled fur coats.
Sponsor: Larry & Betty Herman
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10am to 3:30pm
Admission: Adult $5, Children 6 - 14 $2 Discount: $1 off adult admission coupon available on website Parking $8.00
More info: Show Website or Fairgrounds web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Sunday
Celebrating the anniversary of Chopin’s 200th birthday, award winning Belgian pianist Evelyne Brancart, chair of the piano department at Indiana University, will perform Chopin’s 24 Etudes, Op. 10 & 25, and Schumann’s Sonata No. 1 in F# minor, Op.11. A renowned solo recitalist and chamber musician, she’s performed all over the world and has taught many of the best pianists of the new generation.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: Adult: $24/$20/$16 Child: $12 Senior: $20
More info: www.firehousearts.org
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Lapidary Equipment, Silver, Gold, All your jewelry needs under one roof.
Sponsor: Gem Faire, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri, 12pm - 7pm, Sat, 10am - 6pm, Sun, 10am - 5pm
Admission: Adult $7 for weekend pass; children under 12 free with adult; $8 parking. Discount: www.gemfaire.com website, 2 for 1 coupon.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or www.gemfaire.com
At the Fairgrounds
Sat
The Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club's Used Clothing & Equipment Sale is held twice a year and features items from approximately 200 sellers. If you're looking for maternity wear, clothing for newborns to teen, car seats, single and double strollers, swings, bouncy seats, baby carriers, cribs, high chairs, safety gates, toys, books, and videos/DVDs --we most likely will have it available. All items offered for sale by our sellers go through a quality control process, and items that are found to be stained, worn, or broken are not sold.
Sellers receive between 60% - 100% of their sale proceeds, depending on
the number of shifts worked and whether the seller is or is not a member of
the club. The remainder goes to the Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club. The
Used Clothing & Equipment sale is the club's largest fund-raiser, and our
largest philanthropic effort. Donated clothing and equipment that does not
sell at the sale are given to families and organizations in need.
Sponsor: Twin Valley
Mothers of Twins Club
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 9am to 2:45pm
Admission: $1 Free parking in the Pleasanton Ave Parking lot.
Parking: In the Pleasanton Avenue Parking lot across from the
Fairgrounds main entrance.
More info:
Fairgrounds Web Site or
Twin Valley Mothers of
Twins Club
Saturday
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan will talk about the CA State budget crisis at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 12 at the Livermore Library Civic Center in Community rooms A&B. Ms. Buchanan is uniquely qualified to discuss the financial ramifications of the budget. Admission is free.
Sponsor:
Location: Livermore Civic Libarary, 1188 S Livermore Ave.
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Library, 925 373-5500
Mar 12-13
Mar 19-20
Sat-Sun
Nowhere is the clash of cultures experienced as poignantly as in this heartbreaking tale that takes place in turn of the century Japan.
It’s been seven years since Livermore Valley Opera has staged this popular opera which is ranked Number 1 in Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America. It is certainly one of the most beloved. In fact, it was said to be Puccini’s favorite. Madama Butterfly is based on David Belasco’s London stage play that, in turn, was based on an original short-story by John Luther Long. All three versions are loosely based upon actual events that occurred in Nagasaki, Japan during the latter part of the nineteenth-century.
The devoted geisha, Cio-Cio San (pronounced “Cho Cho San”) embodies Japanese honor and undaunted hope. She forsakes everything for her love of a dashing American naval officer.
With Maestro Alexander Katsman conducting the orchestra in a soaring musical score and with the fresh direction of talented guest Stage Director Brian Luedloff, this production promises to be a “rare Butterfly.”
“Ice Cream & Opera” Children’s Opera Learning Adventure will be offered
at both Sunday matinee performances, March 13th and March 20th.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Opera
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Sat: 8:00pm. Sun: 2:00pm
Admission: $64/$52/$39 Students: $54/$42/$29
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Livermore
Valley Opera - eLivermore.com theater page
Mar 18,19
Mar 25,26
Apr 1,2
Fri-Sat
Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Springs or Hold Your Nose as You Walk By
By Gary McCarver Directed by Kathy Morris
Sponsor:
Sunol Repertory Theatre
Location: Sunol Glen School Theater, 11601 Main St, Sunol
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $15
More info:
Sunol Repertory Theatre
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sat
National manufacturers and local scrapbook retail stores selling all types of tools & products used to create beautiful scrapbook pages & projects.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned scrapbooker Scrapbook EXPO is the
place you want to be!
Scrapbook EXPO offers you the opportunity to learn all the newest and
hottest scrapbooking techniques!
Top-notch workshops and basic classes taught by experts. Exciting events,
make & takes, contests, crop nights and more!
Scrapbook EXPO invites you to be one of the many guests who visit our #1
rated shows each year.
Sponsor: Davis Promotions
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10am to 6pm (Fri); 9am to 5pm (Sat)
Admission: $9 adults; children $7 for 12 and under ; $8 parking
$2 off from scrapbook website
More info:
Fairgrounds Web Site or
www.scrapbookexpo.com
1-888-252-3676
Sat, Sun
Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more.
Each winery will host a unique experience during barrel tasting weekend including at least 1 barrel sample for each ticket holder.
This is your chance to pre-purchase wines before they have even bottled (aka "futures")!
Pre-Sell tickets end on Friday, March 18 at 1:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at any participating winery on the day of event.
Ticket includes: a take home glass with the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Logo, barrel tasting at each participating winery for Saturday & Sunday,
special activities and wine discounts, and a Barrel Tasting Weekend map
which includes all wineries that are participating in the Barrel Tasting
weekend.
Participating Wineries & Activities: Bent Creek Winery, Big White House &
John Evan Cellars, Bodegas Aguirre Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery, Charles R
Vineyards, Chouinard Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery,
Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyard, Eckert Estate
Winery, el Sol Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garré Vineyard & Winery, La Rochelle
Winery, Las Positas Vineyards, Les Chênes Estate Vineyards, McGrail
Vineyards & Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta's Well, Nottingham
Cellars, Occasio Winery , Page Mill Winery, Rodrigue Molyneaux , Ruby Hill
Winery, Stony Ridge Winery, Tamás Estates, The Steven Kent Winery, Wente
Vineyards, White Crane Winery, Wood Family Vineyards
Sponsor: Livermore
Wine Growers Association.
Location: Participating Wineries
Times: 12:00-4:30pm
Admission: $30.00 advanced (sold through Friday noon), $35 day of
event.
More info: Livermore
Wine Growers Association.
At the Bankhead Theater
Tuesday
Taylor 2
Critics and audiences cheer as Taylor 2 introduces the athleticism, humor
and range of emotions found in Paul Taylor's work. In selecting repertoire
for Taylor 2, Taylor chooses dances that span the broad spectrum of his
ever-growing collection of 125 dances. Several of the dances performed by
Taylor 2 have been re-worked from the Paul Taylor Dance Company's original,
celebrated version to enable the smaller ensemble of dancers to perform them
on tour across America.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $51/$40/$29. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.ptdc.org/about-artists/taylor-2-dance-company - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Friday
Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as
the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of
the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production
values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art
form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer, Angela Chang
combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes,
ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show
of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $62/$51/$39. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.goldendragonacrobats.com - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Saturday
Vaughan Williams: The Wasps, Aristophanic Suite
Copland: Clarinet Concerto Joe Bonfiglio, soloist
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
The Symphony No. 4 of Johannes Brahms is the capstone to one of music's
most illustrious composing careers. Brahms poured all of himself into his
final symphony, which opens with simple intervals of a third and ends in a
masterfully crafted passacaglia with thirty-four variations. The
surprisingly lusty third movement leaves a tune in the ear that won't soon
be forgotten. Guest soloist Joe Bonfiglio will be featured in the dazzling
clarinet concerto by Aaron Copland, commissioned by Benny Goodman and
written to showcase Goodman’s jazz and swing style. The Wasps suite of Ralph
Vaughan Williams will open the concert with a buzz; it includes the "March
Past of the Kitchen Utensils."
Sponsor: Livermore
Amador
Symphony
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 / $25 / $22. Senior (62 and above):
$26/$23/$20 Youth (high school & younger): $10 Season tickets
also available.
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Bankhead Theater
At the Fairgrounds
Sat to Sun
Huge Indoor & Outdoor Happenin’ at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton featuring over 3,000 All American Made & Powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks. Shop at 100’s of vendor/exhibitor booths or take a trip to the Swap Meet for automotive related parts and Cars 4 Sale. There’s fun for the whole family with an Arts & Crafts Show, Model Car Show and free model make and take plus a kids play area.
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Sat.); 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.(Sun.).
Admission: $17 adults; $6 youth ages 7-12; children 6 and under free; $8 parking.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, www.good-guys.com, www.allamericangettogether.com, 925-838-9876.
At the Bankhead Theater
Tuesday
Aquila Theatre Company
Aquila Theatre presents and exciting new production of Nobel Laureate Luigi
Pirandello's most famous drama, "Six Characters in Search of an Author."
First staged in Rome in 1921, Pirandello's surrealist play dared to ask
fundamental questions about the very nature of art and entertainment,
blurring the line between reality and artifice. Just as the original London
audience at Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" rioted, the
crowds in Rome erupted in cries of "manicomio!" (madhouse!) during the first
performance. Yet "Six Characters" went on to be considered a groundbreaking
work and one of the most important plays of the twentieth century.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $51/$40/$29. Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.aquilatheatre.com - eLivermore.com theater page
Mar 31
Thurs
Performances
April 1-3
Fri-Sun
Apr 7-10
Thur-Sun
Apr 14-17
Thur-Sun
Apr 21-23
Thur-Sat
“A hilarious and heartfelt look at two actors battling to share a dressing room and the spotlight … an inside and often outrageous look at the world of show business.”
Seating in the 60-seat theater is limited: advanced reservations suggested.
NOTE: No one under 12 years old will be admitted.
Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates
Location: Bothwell Arts Center - West End Theater. 2466 8th Street, Livermore
Times: Thursdays: 7:00pm; Fri & Sat: 8:00pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission:
|
Day |
General |
Full Time Educator |
|
Thursday, March 31 Preview |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Thursdays other than March 31 |
$30 |
$28 |
|
Fridays |
$32 |
$30 |
|
Saturdays |
$35 |
$33 |
|
Sundays |
$30 |
$28 |
Add $1.99 service fee to all tickets
More info: Shakespeare's Associates
- 925-443-2273
