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April 1
Sat-Sun
The LAA annual Spring Art Show is coming to The Barn. This is the biggest exhibit of the year for the Livermore Art Association, having the most entrants and the most works. It is open to the public and free to attend. Most artwork is for sale, and there will be an additional sales room with original art, crafts, cards and prints.
The Commission for the Arts will be selecting seven works, one from each
category, for a City of Livermore Special Award. After the show, these works
will be displayed in City Hall for one month. This year also brings an
exciting change for the artists. Instead of having a single judge for the
show, all the entrants will be judging themselves. Every artist will vote
for their favorite in each category. Awards will be based on popular vote.
The public is invited to a festive reception on Saturday, March 31st, 7:00pm
- 9:00 pm with appetizers, local wines and live music. The awards ceremony
will be held at 7:30 pm.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Art Association
Location: The Barn in Livermore -
3131 Pacific Ave.
Times: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Free - Items for sale.
More info:
Livermore
Art Association - 925-449-9927 Hours Wed-Sun 11:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 1
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")!
A list of activities and barrel wines poured by each participating winery
will be available in February.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Winegrowers Association
Location: Various area wineries
Times: 12:00 to 4:30pm
Admission: $30 in advance (up through 2pm Friday, 3/30/12); $35
day of event.
Ticket Includes: a take home glass with the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Logo, 2 days of barrel tasting at each participating winery on 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.
More info: Livermore
Valley Winegrowers Association
Mar 31,
April 1
Sat-Sun
Broadway Chorus, a Tri-Valley community chorus, will perform "Lights...Camera...Sing-along" on March 30 - April 1. Breaking from tradition in which the audience sits passively, in this production the audience is encouraged to sing along on some of the songs with the chorus. Best of all, the audience is not required to carry the tune!
The music should be familiar to anyone who has some exposure to your favorite movies. Songs such as Moon River, Swingin' on a Star, and Hakuna Matata are well known to many people. Singing is not required; those not familiar with a particular number can simply enjoy the show.
The show will also feature the Broadway Kids Chorus, made up of local children in grades 1-8, directed by Jenny Matteucci and Glen Riggs. The audience will even get a chance to sing along with the Broadway Kids!
The show is directed by Jenny Matteucci, accompanied by Daniel Lockert, and produced by JoAnn Loitz.
The three performances will be held on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM, Saturday, March 31 at 8 PM and Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton.
Tickets are available online at www.trivalleyrep.org or at the Amador
Theater box office on the show days. Ticket prices are adults 18+ $20,
seniors 60+ $17, juniors under 18 $10. There is a 10% discount when tickets
are purchased at the door for those who hold a Broadway Chorus "business
card" available from any Broadway Chorus member. For more information visit
the chorus website, www.broadwaychorus.org, or call 925.462.2121
Sponsor:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Amador Theatre,
1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton
Times: Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinee:
2:00pm
Admission: Adults: $20; Seniors (60+): $17, Juniors (0-17): $10
More info:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre,
Firehouse Arts Center
Sunday
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: $25/$20/$15 Adult; $12 Child (12 & under); $20 Senior (62 and over)
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Firehouse Arts Center
Fri-Sat
In a very short time Ted has developed into a national act, appearing at clubs, casinos, the John Denver Festival and the CMA Fan Fair Festival in Nashville. The most-heard comment? 'I can't believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver, it really took us back!' See and hear for yourself at the Firehouse!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $30/$25/$20 Adult; $12 Child (12 & under); $20 Senior (62 and over)
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Firehouse Arts Center
Thurs
Opener David Lew will have you rooting for the 'confident underdog' as you laugh all their worries away. Then, Darren Carter will take the stage and immediately unleash a captivating flurry of impersonations, observations, and off-the-wall social commentary unlike any other. See why critics are calling his act 'one of a kind' and 'a must see'.
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $15
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Fri
Paula Poundstone
It is impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling
at her ability to interact spontaneously with the crowd. Her wry
observations spark impromptu dialogue and guarantee riotous laughter. Armed
with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, her ability
to create on-the-spot humor has become the stuff of legend. With a casual
air, impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit, Poundstone can fi nd a hilarious
angle to almost any subject, from the absurdity of the political world to
the deviousness of housecats.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $31/$38/$48
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Apr 13, 14, 15
Apr 20, 21, 22
Apr 27, 28, 29
May 4, 5, 6
Fri-Sun
Join this non-stop journey through the infectious and soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. SHOUT! uses letters to an advice columnist, true confessions, quizzes and advertisements as a frame for terrific new arrangements of such chart-topping hits as “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Son of A Preacher Man,” and “Goldfinger.” With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and psychedelic dances from the 60’s, this fun-filled musical will make you want to throw your head back and SHOUT!
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
Location: Studio Theater, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
Admission: Adults (18-59): $25; Seniors 60+: $22; Juniors under 18: $20
Season tickets (3 shows): Adults (18-59): $70; Seniors 60+: $62; Juniors under 18 $56
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
Sat
Charles R Vineyards Annual Tax Day Dart Board. Looking for a little fun just before tax day? Well, Charles R has you covered. Join us Saturday, April 14th from Noon to 4:30pm. Bring your sense of aim and have your taste buds ready to enjoy our “Empty Cupboard Beans with Wine & Dart Board Fun.” It’s a game of chance (and skill). Also look for some wine specials to ease the pain of Tax Day.
Sponsor: Charles R Vineyards
Location: 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore
Times: Noon to 4:30pm
Admission: Free.
More info: www.charlesrvineyards.com - 925 454-3040
Sat
Handel Water Music
Mozart Symphony #41 "Jupiter"
Sponsor: Pacific Chamber Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $39/$34/$29
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info - LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Pacific Chamber Symphony - LVPAC web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Saturday
Monica Parker, affectionately known as Sista Monica, is a singer and gifted songwriter of contemporary blues and gospel music. Having produced 11 CDs and nominated two years in a row by BMA’s Blues Foundation for 'Best Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year', Parker captivates local and international crowds with her sultry, heartfelt and powerful performance. Parker is joined by her 5-piece band of legendary musicians that offer rhythmic brilliance, technique and style that complement the 'lioness of the blues' Not to be missed!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $24/$20/$16 Adult; $12 Child (12 and under)
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Firehouse Arts Center
Sun
Prepare to be delighted as accomplished local musicians perform the Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings op. 115, William Grant Still's remarkable Suite for Violin and Piano (inspired by Harlem Renaissance artists) and Dvorak's Piano Trio in E minor, op. 90, 'Dumky', a garland of alternating melancholy and free-spirited Slavic songs. Spend your Sunday afternoon with us!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $24/$20/$16 Adult; $12 Child (12 and under); $20 Senior (62 and over)
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Fri, Sun
Le Tableau Magnifique, premier ballet company with Livermore School of Dance, will present three ensemble pieces, showcasing classical and contemporary ballet. Swan Lake is the tragic love story of Odette, Queen of the Swans, and Prince Siegfried. Is their bond strong enough to survive the powers of the evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart, and the mischievous Odile, the Black Swan? Illusions follows three unsuspecting travelers who are caught in a terrible storm and must take refuge in an old delapidated mansion. They soon find they are not alone. With Carl Nielsen's beautiful score, Aladdin, will surely delight with its abundance of color, fabrics, magic carpets, and of course, dance!
Sponsor: Livermore School of Dance
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Fri: 7:00pm Sun: 3:00pm
Admission: $24/$22/$20. Seniors & Students $15
More info: Le Tableau Magnifique - Livermore School of Dance or Bankhead Theater
Sat
Edgar Winter
In 1972, the Edgar Winter Band revolutionized rock and roll, experimenting
with new sounds and creating such iconic, chart-topping hits as
“Frankenstein” and “Free Ride.” A multi-talented instrumentalist equally at
ease on keyboard, saxophone, drums, synthesizer and vocals, Winter has
continuously produced new music and is a master at stretching his skills to
serve his musical imagination. His concerts are a tribute to real rock and
roll, mixing in blues and country to create an electrifying experience sure
to ignite any crowd.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $34/$45/$51 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Under band leader Jose Hernandez, Mariachi Sol de Mexico has become Mexico’s
premiere Mariachi group, off ering traditional mariachi sounds embellished
with fresh contemporary passion and powerful new rhythms. With their joyful
pulse, Sol de Mexico has helped immortalize the romance, serenity and
heartbeat of their culture on stage, in fi lms and in more than a dozen
recordings. Each individual musician brings expertise and together they are
mesmerizing -- animating the voice of Mariachi and making it an
international sensation.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $29/$40/$51 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Fairgrounds
Saturday
We invite you to attend our Doll & Teddy Bear Show held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. We have over 85 dealers with 130 tables. The fairgrounds are convenient to freeways and have heating and air conditioning. We welcome the young and old enthusiasts and collectors to come to the show. There will be a variety of antique to modern dolls, including Gene and Barbies, as well as hand-crafted and manufactured teddies and supplies. Doll repair dealers will be at the show to discuss your needs. Books and magazines will be available for those interested in learning more about this hobby that brings back the child in us. Visitors will be able to meet doll artists. Many teddy bear artists will be on hand to chat with, including some that make bears from recycled fur coats. Many dealers are willing to answer questions or give appraisals
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
Sat
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
In collaboration with noted composers, musicians and visual artists, LINES
Ballet consistently presents works that draw on a diverse set of deeply
rooted cultural traditions and imbue classical ballet with new expressive
and dynamic potential. Alonzo King’s award winning, visionary choreography
is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of
shared humanity – of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious
abandon and exhilarating freedom – immersing them in the luminous spirit of
dance.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $29/$40/$51 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
