| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Pleasanton Farmer's Market | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
Wednesday
The 2013 event season kicks off with our annual Cinco de Mayo-themed Street Party! May's featured band is CARAVANSERAI - The Santa Tribute (located in the beer and wine garden)! 1st Wednesday is sponsored by Hacienda Business Park.
The beer and wine garden is sponsored by Bay Area Beverage.
Shop, dine and stroll your way through downtown Pleasanton. Visit our unique shops and restaurants and hit the middle of Main Street and the additional wide variety of businesses and community organizations who will have booths set up market their products and services as well as provide information.
Don't forget to check out Market on Main, our Wed night farmers' market at the 800 block of Main St., and ArtBlock, a live art and music experience on Angela St.
Stop in at our Beer and Wine Garden where you'll be able to enjoy tasty refreshments and live music!
Main Street will be closed from Del Valle Parkway to Bernal Avenue from
4:30 to 10 p.m.
Location: Round Table Pizza Parking Lot, 530 Main Street, Pleasanton.
Times: 6-9PM
Admission: Free
More info:
Pleasanton
Downtown Association
| 2013 Dates | Theme | Band |
| May 1 | Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Caravanserai |
| June 5 | Jump into Summer | DJ Joe |
| July 3 | Red, White & Blues | The Department of Rock |
| August 7 | Dog Days of Summer | DJ Joe |
| September 4 | Celebrate Pleasanton | Public Eye |
Friday
Travino and the Fantastique!
The California Symphony Presents: "A talented young
conductor" (The Cleveland Plain Dealer), conductor Robert Trevino teams with
renowned violin virtuoso Caroline Goulding performing Beethoven's Violin
Concerto and the fantastically powerful Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz.
The concert begins with the world permiere of another work by our Young
American composer-in-Residence, D. J. Sparr. This concert follows the
successful debut of the California Symphony at the Bankhead Theater in May
of 2011.
Sponsor: California Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - California Symphony - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat
50's/60's Doo-Wop Celebration
You'll be in Doo-Wop heaven as the world-famous Acapella Singing Group "THE
ALLEY CATS" delivers their high-energy family-style show filled with great
harmonies, comedy and oldies Doo-Wop fun!
Every acappella performance by THE ALLEY CATS is accompanied only by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. They have won over audiences nationally as they relate directly to the crowd with lively humor, engaging stories, and audience participation appealing to young and old alike.
From the White House to Concert Halls worldwide, 'THE ALLEY CATS' have
earned a stellar reputation as the coolest singing cats around, they have
shared the stage with such notable artists as Sha-Na-Na, Chubby Checker, The
Beach Boys, and even comedian Jay Leno.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: 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
| May 4-5 Sat - Sun |
See also on eLivermore.com:
Join us for the 22st ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL!!
Featuring Premium Wines and Craft Beer tasting, shopping & dining, entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun and MORE!
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 and Beer tasting packages for sale.
Times: Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-5
More info: Livermore Downtown Association - Wine Festival Web Page
or 373-1795
Firehouse Arts Center
Sat
Fusing folk, jazz, and pop styles, this two-time Grammy-winner creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar. The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings (with whom he earned a Grammy award), Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer and arranger who is sure to treat you to a memorable evening at the Firehouse.
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $25/$20/$15
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Monday
Capitol Steps
"Returning for their fifth annual evening of side-splitting political
satire, the members of Capitol Steps unite prior experience working on the
Hill, with musical, acting, improv and sheer comedic talent in a bipartisan
skewering of modern day politics. The only group in America that attempts to
be funnier than Congress, Capitol Steps never suffers from a shortage of
material. Regardless of who is in office and who winds up out of it, their
unique, razor-sharp humor and ability to spin off the latest headlines keeps
audiences laughing in the aisles. "
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 -
Capitol Steps Website - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
May 17-19
Fri-Sun
In this epic tale based on the Sanskrit classic, Prince Rama joins forces with Hanuman the flying monkey to rescue his love, Princess Sita, from the evil Demon King Ravana. Hanuman’s bravery, Ravana’s trickery, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil have made this story essential to Hindu culture for centuries. You’ll love it, too!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 2:00 & 7:30pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $18/$15/$10; Child & Senior: $12/$9/$6
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Fri
Title
Since her beloved renditions of “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns”
soared to the top of the charts in the 1960s, Grammy Award-winning singer
songwriter Judy Collins has been considered one of the most iconic voices in
folk music. With clear, pure notes and a radiant sound, her voice exudes a
warmth that draws listeners close and adds depth and meaning to her
thoughtful ballads and storytelling songs. After more than 40 albums and
numerous appearances worldwide, Collins still makes every performance
special with songs that speak straight from her heart to the hearts of her
listeners.
In addition, you’ll experience this legendary performance partnered with
an all-inclusive gala party. Indulge in world-class wine, champagne and
sumptuous desserts, plus tea and coffee service during a festive reception
in the theater lobby immediately following the conce
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
Saturday
Celebrate the success of our Food Scrap Recycling Program by taking home FREE compost. The food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings you place in your green Organics cart are processed into a rich soil amendment. This event is your chance to bring that amendment home to your garden!
For Livermore Sanitation residential customers. Livermore Sanitation invoice or ID required. Limit 2 bags per household.
Sponsor: City of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation
Location: Maintenance Service Center (3500 Robertson Park Road)
Times: 9:00am to 12:00pm
More info: www.LivermoreRecycles.org or call the City of Livermore Recycling Helpline at (925) 960-8015.
Saturday
Works for Chorus and Orchestra featuring the PCS Chorus, Robert Lappa Choral Director
Haydn Sinfonia Concertante for violin, cello, oboe, bassoon and orchestra Beethoven: Symphony #7
Sponsor: Pacific Chamber Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $45/$36/$30. Students $7 (17 and under)
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info - LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Pacific Chamber Symphony - LVPAC web site
Thursday
Join us at Livermore Premium Outlets for sipping and shopping.
16 1 oz tastes
Sponsor: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Location: Livermore Premium Outlets. 2774 Paragon Outlets Dr, Livermore
Times: 5:00 to 8:00pm
Admission: $16
More info: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Friday
John Hammond
John Hammond has spent forty years entertaining audiences worldwide with his
intense solo-acoustic folk blues. He has been called a musical force of
nature – with his relentless, no-holds-barred guitar playing, stomping his
foot, alternately singing and wailing on the harmonica, he can often sound
like an entire band all by himself. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame
last year, Hammond’s roots-driven touch on powerful interpretations of
classic blues songs make them uniquely his own and render them unforgettable
for listeners everywhere.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $43/$34/$23 Students (17 & under): $14
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
John Hammond Website - eLivermore.com theater page
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Saturday
This year Stage 7 Begins in Livermore, at Carnegie park on 3rd Street.
The tour will head north on Livermore Ave. to Morgan Territory Road, then east on Marsh Creek / Camino Diablo Road.
It will head south at the Byron Highway to Mountain House Road, then briefly on Grant Line Rd to N. Midway Road.
It then heads west on W. Patterson Pass Road / Co Rd 2063 to Cross Road, then to Tesla Road, by the wineries.
The course then goes to Livermore Ave, through downtown Livermore, then takes Manning/Highland Road to Tassajara Road to Blackhawk Road and then up Mt. Diablo.
The text from the Amgen Tour web page:
Stage 7, Presented by Nissan: Saturday, May 18 – Livermore to
Summit of Mount Diablo
Start Location: 3rd St./Carnegie Park
Finish Location: Mount Diablo – summit parking lot
Start Time: 11:35 a.m.
Stage Length: 93 miles
In all likelihood, the 2013 Amgen Tour of California will be won or lost on
the climb to the peak of Mount Diablo. The 92-mile route features several
cyclist favorites, including Morgan Territory Road, new to the race this
year. The riders will navigate narrow, twisting climbs through bucolic farm
country and redwoods before making a roller-coaster descent. The race will
return to Patterson Pass Road where they will encounter the infamous “wall,”
a short, steep climb toward the end of the road where riders will peddle up
grades over 15 percent in the last two kilometers. The peloton will return
to Livermore for a sprint, and finally, expect large crowds at Mount Diablo,
which historically has attracted some of the largest audiences for a
mountain race route. This year, the race will cover an additional 4.5 miles
of climbing to the summit, perhaps the greatest viewscape of any mountain in
California with breathtaking views up to 200 miles in any direction.
Sponsor: Amgen
Location: Downtown Livermore. Start is at Carnegie Park.
Times: Starts at 11:35am.
Admission: Free to watch.
More info:
Tour home
page.
Livermore Downtown Association
2010 Stage 4 through Livermore. This year Stage 7 Begins in Livermore
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
* Beethoven: “Coriolan” Overture
* Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Nancy Wait, soprano
Wendy Hillhouse, alto
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Leroy Kromm, baritone
Pacific Masterworks Chorus and Valley Concert Chorale
Completing the orchestra’s triumphal Golden Season is a symphonic and
choral tour de force: an all-Beethoven program whose capstone is the Ninth,
the apotheosis of Beethoven’s symphonies, if not all his music. Often called
the “Symphony of Joy”, the moniker endures not just for the supremacy of the
famous “Ode to Joy”, but for the sheer force of joy that infuses all the
music from beginning to end. The ideas Beethoven would use in his monumental
work were in formation for many years: melodies and parts that he would
ultimately use in the Ninth date back to the gestative years before he wrote
his First. Schiller’s poem “The Ode to Joy” interested Beethoven from 1793,
when he sought to place it in song, but the musical theme of the last
movement was written only a year before the completion of the symphony,
showing that Beethoven composed the work over his entire life. Including a
chorus with four soloists, the Ninth is the first symphony by a major
composer to use the voice as an instrument. Written after Beethoven’s
deafness was complete, it stands as a testament to the composer’s musical
genius and is considered by many to be the greatest piece of music ever
written.
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
Sunday
Best of Contemporary Broadway
The Blackhawk Chorus has been performing great
choral music in the Bay Area and around the world for the past 21 years.
With close to 140 members, the chorus continues to grow in both quality and
artistry every performance. The Blackhawk Chorus has delighted audiences in
Austria, the Czech Republic, England, Scotland, Wales, Lincoln Center in New
York City, and at the Vatican in Rome. This past summer, the Blackhawk
Chorus revisited the United Kingdom and delighted audiences in the Republic
of Ireland. A Tribute To Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, a fun look at the 50’s
& 60’s, the Jazz era and your favorite songs from the movies are just a few
of the programs performed by the Blackhawk Chorus.
Sponsor: Blackhawk Chorus
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - 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
Saturday
We are having a celebration to dedicate the new Livermore HistoryMobile. It will take place May 25 at 11:00 AM in front of the Livermore Railroad Depot. The mayor will be there, all the volunteers who have worked so hard for the last couple of years will be honored, a children’s chorus will perform the Official Livermore Song and there will be refreshments provided. All are invited to attend. Please mark your calendars. Come to the dedication and afterward get to tour the new HistoryMobile.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Livermore Railroad Depot, 22 S. "L" St.
Times: 11:00am
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
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.
Auctioneer Big Frank at the microphone, gaveling away wine, antiques and great collectibles
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: $15.00.
More info: LHG web site, or Call 925 449-9927 for more information.
Sat-Sun
Ballet MasterWorks
Valley Dance Theatre brings back beloved masterworks
ranging from the elegant “Chaconne” and Katchurian’s brilliant “Masquerade,”
to vibrant new pieces set to music by American composer Leroy Anderson. The
charming frolic Arthur Sullivan's “Pineapple Poll” closes the program that
will be accompanied by the Pleasanton Community Band.
Sponsor:
Valley Dance Theater
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:00pm (Sat) 2:00pm (Sun)
Admission:
More info:
Valley Dance Theater or
Bankhead Theater
Firehouse Arts Center
Sunday
The Swingin’ Blue Stars are back for their annual visit to the Firehouse – sure to be sold out again! Their saucy and sweet swing music will remind you of the 1940s music that filled USOs around the world during World War II. Go back in time with their memory-rousing renditions of music made popular by groups such as the Andrews Sisters – In the Mood, The Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B and more!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $22/$20/$15; Child: $12; Senior: $22
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Monday
The order of events at each cemetery:
10:00 am - Roselawn Cemetery, North Livermore Ave
11:00am - St. Michaels Cemetery, 3885 East Ave
11:30am (time aprox.) - Memory Gardens, 3873 East Ave
Flags placed on Saturday - American Legion Post #47 & Boy Scout Troop
Program
- Master of Ceremony - VFW post #7265 Vice Commander Joseph Revolinsky
- Assembly, Posting of the colors - Boy Scout Troop 924 - Eagle Scout
Michael Gilmore
Accompanied by bagpiper Rick Reed - Invocation - Reverend Bill Nebo
- Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Commander Joseph Revolinsky
- Singing of God Bless America - Jeana Collinsworth
- Reading of General Orders #11 / Prayer - VFW post #7265 Chaplin Mike Riehl
- Placement of wreath - Gold Star Mother Janet Hopkins (Ryan KIA 2010); Blue Star Mother Karen Hunter Haggerty
- Presentation of flowers and wreath by Livermore Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution - Pat Moore
- Guest Speaker, Garrison Commander Camp Parks - Lieutenant Colonel Davis R. James
- 21 gun salute - Livermore VFW post #7265 Honor Guard - commanded by John Shirley
- Taps - Boy Scout Troop 924 Eagle Scout Frankie Kerstetter
Playing of Amazing Graze on the bagpipes Rick Reed - Retire the Colors - Boy Scout Troop 924 color guard
Sponsor: VFW Post 7265
Location: Roselawn Cemetery, St. Michaels Cemetery, Memorial
Gardens (see above)
Times: 10:00, 11:00, 11:30am (see above)
More info:
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 in the B17 and B24 for a $425 donation.
In recent years a number of other vintage aircraft, many from WWII, have also been on display.
- Flight Experiences Donations are $425 per person aboard the B-17 or B-24.
- Flight training in the TP-51C "Betty Jane" will be at most locations on the Wings of Freedom Tour. Flight training in the P-51 is $2200 for a half hour flight, and $3200 for a full hour. All participants will get the chance to feel what it was like to fly one of the most legendary fighters of WWII.
- Walk through tours of the aircraft are $12 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under for access to all of the aircraft. WWII Veterans get into the ground tours at no charge.
See the eLivermore photos.
Sponsor: The Collins Foundation
Location: Livermore Airport
Times: Walk Through Tour times: Sunday: 12-4; Monday,
10-4, 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. See above for TP-51C
flight training.
More info: The
Collings Foundation. For Rides Call - 978-562-9182
Tuesday
Foothill HS Spring Concert
Join Hart MS and Foothill High School Band and
Orchestra Programs as they feature works by Chance, Mozart, Holst, Mackey,
Nelson, Bach, Williams, Ito and many more. This multi-cultural program of
some of the greatest band and orchestra music will be sure to impress.
Sponsor: Foothill High School
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $17.00
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
