Firehouse Arts Center
Sat --- Sun
Words and Music by: Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by: George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit,
featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The
perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre
production, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: TBD
Admission: TBD
Tickets:
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre, eLivermore.com theater page,
www.firehousearts.org
Sat
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
Enriching the medium as America’s first all-female mariachi ensemble, Reyna
de Los Angeles bring sensitivity, beauty, warmth and vivacious spirit to the
historic art of mariachi, blazing a trail for female mariachi musicians. In
a musical landscape where songs are often written by men, from male
perspectives, Reyna has created its own history. In 2018 Smithsonian
Folkways selected Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles as the latest artist in its
Traditions Series of Latino music albums, produced with support from the
Smithsonian Latino Center.
Established in 1994, the group had a strong beginning thanks to the
mentorship of Lola Bertran, La Reina de La Musica Ranchera. In these early
days, Maestro Jóse Hernàndez saw the potential in this all-female ensemble,
and fostered the development of the group. Reyna de Los Angeles has since
gone on to record three albums, share the stage with world-renowned
musicians like Vicki Carr, Guadalupe Pineda and Lucha Villa, and perform for
some of the world’s highest profile celebrities including Tom Cruise, Oprah
Winfrey, and Barack and Michelle Obama.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $68/$48/$38
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun
Johnny Peerfs & the Muttville Comix
A hilarious comedy act like no other, Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix
have jumped their way into audience’s hearts in appearances from Ringling
Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, to The Late Show with David Letterman.
Johnny leads over a dozen dogs through challenging tricks, playing the
straight man to their comic cleverness and charm.
A graduate of the Ringling Brothers Clown College, Johnny has been working with dogs since he got his first puppy from the Humane Society – a Beagle mix named Freckles. Since their debut, the Muttville Comix have appeared on Primetime Live and Circus of the Stars, at Disneyland, Busch Gardens, Big Apple Circus, Royal Hanneford Circus, and even the White House!
The 2003 Animal Planet Pet Star Winners include Murphy, a ladder climbing
Fox Terrier, and Willy, a charming Border Collie who only answers to “Sir.”
Starring talented dogs primarily rescued from shelters and pounds, the
Muttville Comix is a show made for the whole family, perfect for the dog
lover in all of us.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $38
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Tues
May 17
(virtual)
Julia Child is a cooking legend. She was passionate about French culinary techniques and traditions and brought her love of French cooking to America with her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her television show, The French Chef. She challenged how Americans prepared and enjoyed food and made a lasting impact on the American culinary arts. The cooking icon will be portrayed by Chautauqua scholar Karen Vuranch.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: In person: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: In person: $25 General; $20 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
Virtual Viewing (per screen): $20 General; $15 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Wed
Lea Salonga
Known around the world for her powerful, crystal-clear voice and the
emotional depth she brings to her singing, Lea Salonga may be best known for
her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” Her dazzling musical theater
career has included both Eponine and Fantine in “Les Miserables” on
Broadway, as well as “Flower Drum Song,””Allegiance,” and most recently the
revival of “Once on This Island.” Salonga is an equally well-known Disney
Legend having voiced both Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan.
Lea Salonga was a child star in the Philippines where she performed in
professional productions of such musicals as “The King and I” and “Annie,”
and released her first album at the age of 10. Her big break came at age 18
when she was chosen to play Kim in “Miss Saigon” on Broadway. She has
performed sold out concerts in prestigious venues around the world from
Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and is universally beloved by
audiences in her native Philippines. Over a four decade career, she has
released numerous solo, live concert and Broadway albums, the most recent
“Blurred Lines” was recorded during her sold-out run at Feinstein’s/54Below
in New York.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: Sold Out
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
Stroll Down Penny Lane
The music of the most iconic songwriter of our age: Paul McCartney is
presented in a compelling live performance with beautiful accompanying
films. Spanning McCartney’s career – from early influences, to the Beatles,
through the Wings period, and beyond, his beloved songs are performed by
some of the Bay Area’s most sought-after career musicians. You’ll also hear
songs that have never been performed in concert – anywhere, by anyone!
A Long and Winding Road
A live-in-concert, experience that includes McCartney’s music and
influences, from early rock and roll – like Little Richard – until now,
spanning sixty years of music. A beautiful chance to explore and appreciate
his incomparable ballads – a form McCartney adopted when he was a teenager
and grew to become the genre’s acknowledged master. This is a chance to
delve deep into the music and see the origin of a song and the musical
devices that McCartney used to move us so deeply. Discover the
collaborations that led to the creation of a song and the history of the era
in which his music is forever embedded.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $58/$38/$28
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat-Sun
Be enchanted by famous excerpts from the legendary classical ballet Swan Lake. Revel in a lively celebration of Aaron Copeland’s all-American story ballet Rodeo. Together with other creative works both classic and contemporary, Spring REP blooms with the joy and excitement of dance! Live musical accompaniment provided by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra.
Sponsor: Valley Dance Theater
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Sat: 7:00pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission:
More info: Valley Dance Theater or Bankhead Theater
Firehouse Arts Center
Tues
Thurs-Sat
The Return of COI’s Heroes and Villains Improvised Teen Musical!
Ensemble… Assemble! Creatures of Impulse presents stories of people with superpowers. Meet new heroes and see new stories every night before the explosive finale where all past heroes and villains collide!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: Tues: 7:30pm ($2 cash-only preview); Thurs-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Admission: Tues: $2 cash-only preview); Thurs-Sat: $10
More info: www.firehousearts.org
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
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More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
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Mid April
to
Early Oct
Fresh Produce, freshly baked bread, and much more are for sale. There is also a variety of food for sale including Barbeque and kettle corn. The History Center and Livermore Art Association Gallery are also open during the Farmer's Market hours.
The third Thursday of each
month is Thirsty Thursday!
There will be wine tasting from local Wineries.
Local Bands will be playing, and arts and crafts will be on display.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Location: Thursdays: Carnegie Park, 2155 3rd Street
Times: Thursdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Thirsty Thursdays portion
is 5:00-8:00)
eLivermore Photos
More info:
Contact:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795 or
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Thirsty Thursdays: Generally the 3rd Thursday of each month
| Date | Band | Type of Music | Wine | Brew |
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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
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More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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1st & 3rd Sundays
April-Aug
Every Sunday
Sept-Oct
1st & 3rd Sundays
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol or Niles, and ride to the opposite end, then take the return trip when you are ready.
Location: Downtown Sunol and Niles
Times: Departures TBD
Admission: (prices as of 2021)
Steam: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
Diesel: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
eLivermore Photos.
More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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2022 dates |
|
| January (no trains) | July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| February 6, 20 | Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| March 6, 20 | Sept 4, 18 |
| April 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 2, 23 |
| May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
| June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Dec: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
See eLivermore.com Photos
Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
written history. Click Here
| 2022 Dates | |
| January 9, 23 | July 10, 24 |
| February 13, 27 | Aug 14, 28 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 13, 37 | Sept 11, 25 |
| April 10, 24 | Oct 9, 23 |
| May 22 (Likely Closed May 8, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 13, 27 |
| June 12, 26 | Dec (11th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 25th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 14, 2021 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 11, 2021 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info: Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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