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Friday
Jesse Cook
With his astounding guitar technique and sultry rhythms, Jesse Cook is a
master of the contemporary rumba flamenca sound. Tracing this musical
tradition from its roots in Cuba and South America to its present Spanish
home, he smoothly blends the many influences into a bewitching sound that
has propelled him to the forefront of this international style. Those new to
the intoxicating Latin rhythms of rumba flamenca will be quickly placed
under the spell of Cook’s passionate guitar work, Moorish rhythms, and
smoldering on-stage charisma.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $54/$43/$34 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Jesse Cook Website - eLivermore.com theater page
Saturday
This unique bicycle tour is for women and girls of all ages and abilities. It winds through the Amador, Livermore, Diablo and San Ramon Valleys. The metric-century (100k/65 miles) is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. The Challenge route of almost 100 miles is for fit, experienced riders only. Charming Princes will be at three rest/food stops along the way with snacks and a cold lunch at the second stop. Our SAG service patrols the route to provide rider assistance if required. A Cinderella Ride Patch is awarded to every rider.
Please, no Ride-a-longs.
Sponsor: Valley Spokesmen
More info: Valley Spokesmen
2010 patch.
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
* Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
* Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino
* Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 1
*Higdon: Blue Cathedral
* Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 ("Organ")
Dawn Harms, guest conductor
The Golden Season's third program opens with Aaron Copland's famous
"Fanfare for the Common Man", arguably the most stirring and famous fanfare
ever written. Verdi's overture to La Forza del Destino (The Force of
Destiny) explores the currents of nature, nurture, and free will in a rich
tapestry of beautiful melody and orchestration. Written when he was just 12,
Mendelssohn's sparkling and joyous First String Symphony brilliantly
captures his evocative and tuneful spirit. In contrast, the mature
Saint-Saëns' "Organ Symphony" represents what the composer knew to be the
zenith of his symphonic compositional career: of it, he said, "I gave
everything to it I was able to give. and tuneful spirit. In contrast, the
mature Saint-Saëns' "Organ Symphony" represents what the composer knew to be
the zenith of his symphonic compositional cWhat I have here accomplished, I
will never achieve again."
Guest conductor Dawn Harms leads an active musical life as a violinist,
violist, chamber musician, and conductor. A member of the San Francisco
Opera Orchestra and associate concertmaster of the New Century Chamber
Orchestra, Harms also performs as co-concertmaster with the Oakland East Bay
Symphony. She was chosen to be one of the fellows at the exclusive American
Academy of Conducting at the Aspen Music Festival, where she worked with
some of the top conductors in the world. Harms is the co-founder and music
director of the Music at Kirkwood chamber music festival and currently
serves on the music faculty at Stanford University.
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: $29 / $26 / $23. Senior (62 and above):
$27/$24/$21 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
Firehouse Arts Center
Sat
Joni Morris, who wowed us with her tribute to country music icon, Patsy Cline, returns to the Firehouse with a brand new show! Joni and her After Midnight band perform unforgettable hit songs by Kitty Wells (“Honky Tonk Angels”), Loretta Lynn (“You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man”), Tammy Wynette (“Stand By Your Man”) along with many more classic hits. This is a show no country music fan should miss!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: $25/$20/$15
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Wed, Fri, Sat
Menopause The Musical
COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD!
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra
AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and
more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s
and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions
of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years!
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Wed: 7:30pm; Fri: 8:00pm. Sat: 2:00pm &
8:00pm
Admission: $68/$53/$48 VIP Ticket:
$118
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Thurs
Kathy Mattea
Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer Kathy Mattea achieved widespread
acclaim for such classic chart-topping songs as 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses
and the heartbreaking Where’ve You Been. Her unique roots-based mix of
bluegrass, country and folk sounds contribute to the storytelling power of
her songs. In her latest album Calling Me Home, Mattea explores her family’s
Appalachian Mountain heritage, capturing their rich traditions and brave
struggles through inspiring songs that speak of perseverance, pride, and an
appreciation of nature’s gifts.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $52/$47/$36 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Kathy Mattea Website - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
April 19,20,21
April 26,27,28
Fri-Sun
Possibly the most charming musical ever written! Funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental, SHE LOVES ME is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia.
Sponsor: Pacific Coast Repertory Theater
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: Fri & Sat: 8:00pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $33/$29/$18; Senior & Child: $29/$24/$17
More info: www.firehousearts.org - Pacific Coast Repertory Theater
Saturday
The Valley Concert Chorale will perform the highlight concert of its 49th season featuring the music of two of the choral world's most renowned and creative contemporary composers Maurice Durufle and Morten Lauridsen. Las Positas College Chamber Choir will join the Chorale. Performance details are as follows: "Songs of Serenity"; Saturday, April 13, 2013, 7:30 pm; First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore.
"We will perform the Durufle Requiem and Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, two of the most deeply moving contemporary choral pieces ever written," says VCC Artistic Director John Emory Bush. Las Positas College Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Lappa will perform with VCC. "These two pieces are favorites of choral singers and audiences all over the world, and whether you are a fan of choral music or not, after experiencing these two incredible pieces, you will be."
Durufle's Requiem is known as one of the most beautiful among choral masterpieces, says Bush. "Based on Gregorian chants and colored to influence the era of Impressionism, this piece is similar to the tones and melodic lines of Debussy. Think of your favorite Impressionistic painting and that's what this music is."
Since its premier in 1997, Lux Aeterna has been performed throughout the world and is considered Lauridsen's centerpiece of choral compositions. Lauridsen's choral masterpiece twice received Grammy nominations with the orchestral recordings by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Sinfonia Orchestra, and by the London-based ensemble Polyphony with the Britten Sinfonia.
"Though the lyrics are that of a traditional Requiem Mass, the melodies
are contemporary with beautifully complex yet luscious chords that create a
deeply moving experience for the audience," explains Bush. "This piece,
coupled with the Durufle Requiem will transport listeners to another world."
Sponsor:
Valley Concert
Chorale
Location: Saturday: First Presbyterian Church,
2020 Fifth St (4th & L), Livermore
Times: 7:30-9:30pm
Admission: $20.00 advance, $25 at the door. High School and college
students $10 with valid Student ID. Children under 12 free. Tickets at
Valley Concert
Chorale website.
More info:
Valley Concert
Chorale
At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
Amador Valley Quilters biannual quilt show with featured artist Alex Anderson and a special exhibit of Quilts of Valor. The show highlights include 400+ quilts, vendors galore, door prizes, raffle baskets, activities for visitors, and the drawing for the guild's opportunity quilt "Ruby's Fruit Baskets Redux."
Sponsor: Amador Valley Quilters Guild
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Sat, 10am - 5pm: Sun, 10am - 4pm
Admission: Adults $10, Child under 12 FREE. Parking $8.00
More info: Amador Valley Quilters Guild, 925-846-9774 or Fairgrounds web site
Sunday
It's Magic
For decades, “It’s Magic!” has thrilled audiences of all ages. Each year a
different group of top acts are selected to represent the full range of
variety in the art of magic, combining comedy with sleight of hand and
spectacular stage illusions. These award-winning performers have earned
critical acclaim at venues around the world, including the exclusive
Hollywood club for magicians, The Magic Castle. “It’s Magic” is a show that
enthralls, mystifies and delights ... and leaves audiences in a state of
wonder long after they exit the theater.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $54/$43/$34 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
Monday
Arlo Guthrie
"Born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, Arlo Guthrie’s
timeless stories and songs carry on the legacy of his father, songwriter
Woody Guthrie. Arlo first performed in public at 13 and was soon involved in
the music that shaped the world of the 1960s. His groundbreaking hit Alice’s
Restaurant helped foster the social consciousness and activism of his
generation, and remains relevant today. With his natural gifts as a
storyteller, Guthrie’s performances seamlessly connect anecdotes and music
that have entertained generations of listeners. "
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $63/$54/$43 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - Arlo
Guthrie Website - eLivermore.com theater page
Wednesday
4th Wed of each month
Join us the 4th Wednesday of every month for our Livermore Downtown Cash Mobs!
Meet at the Livermore Downtown Association our office, 22 S. L Street, in the Historic Railroad Depot building, by 6:00PM. We draw the name of the lucky shopping location at that time and then we descend upon them and SHOP!!
Come prepared to spend at least $20.00 to show our appreciation for our
businesses bringing their talents to our downtown. It's fun seeing how this
National Movement makes a difference in strengthening locally owned,
independent businesses!
Sponsor:
Livermore Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 6:00pm
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795
Wed
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Livermore Environmental Services Division and Livermore Sanitation invite you to a FREE encore screening of the 2010 award-winning environmental documentary, Bag It. The screening will be held at the Livermore 13 Cinemas, 2490 First Street in downtown Livermore, on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00pm and is made possible through a grant from the Altamont Education Advisory Board (EAB).
Running approximately 75 minutes, Bag It follows “everyman” Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb’s journey in this documentary film starts with simple questions: Are plastic bags really necessary? What are plastic bags made from? What happens to plastic bags after they are discarded? What he learns quickly grows far beyond plastic bags. More movie information can be found at www.bagitmovie.com.
As of January 1, 2013, grocery stores and certain other food retailers in Alameda County can no longer provide single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout. Plastic bags are one of the most common litter items found in our waterways, and plastic pollution is a growing threat to oceans and marine life. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to break down or decompose, causing a cumulative litter problem. Shopping with a reusable bag, which can replace more than 600 single-use plastic bags over its lifetime, helps reduce litter and waste in our community, protects local creeks and the bay, and conserves natural resources.
Staff from the City of Livermore Environmental Services Division will be
on hand afterwards to answer questions. A FREE cotton reusable bag will also
be given to attendees.
Sponsor: City of Livermore
Location: Livermore 13 Cinemas, 2490 First Street, Livermore
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:
www.cityoflivermore.net
Wednesday
The Paris Combo
"The jazz-influenced Paris Combo has delighted audiences globally with their
fun-loving mix of jazz, French pop, cabaret, gypsy, Latino and Middle
Eastern rhythms. The French-based acoustic combo is fronted by the smoky
vocals of chanteuse Belle du Berry and includes David Lewis on piano and
trumpet, Django-influenced guitarist Potzi, and drummer François Jeannin. To
spend an evening with their sophisticated and uniquely multicultural sound
is to be instantly transported to the rich atmosphere of a Parisian cabaret.
"
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $54/$43/$34 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
Friday
The Lettermen
When The Lettermen take the stage it’s an instant trip down memory lane to a
time when three young men in letter sweaters rode their first hit single The
Way You Look Tonight all the way to the top of the charts. Over the years
they’ve filled more than 50 albums with such familiar hits as When I Fall in
Love and Put Your Head on my Shoulder. Once described as “the best thing
that happened to romance since moonlight,” an evening with The Lettermen’s
sweet harmonies proves their smooth and romantic sound simply never goes out
of style.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $63/$54/$43 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
The Lettermen Website - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Fairgrounds
Saturday
The show and sale features over 120 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.
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
Sat
Debussy Trio - Del Valle Fine Arts
Harp,
flute and viola: it’s an unusual yet extraordinarily mellifluous
combination, as Debussy—the first to compose for this grouping—discovered.
The eponymous Debussy Trio, now in its 23rd year, is the leading
exemplar of this form, which has been embraced by other composers.
Comprised of leading performers Marcia Dickstein on harp, Angela Wiegand on
flute, and David Walther on viola, the Trio has performed at major venues
throughout the United States (Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney
Concert Hall) in festivals across Europe, and on NPR. They also have an
extensive discography. “The Debussy Trio has earned its reputation as a
top-most chamber group, not only through the strength of its players, but
through its polished yet daring programming.” [Harp Column]
Sponsor:
Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission:
$35/$29/$23
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
