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| 3/12/2012 | Rock & Roll Royalty Represented at Goodguys 30th All American Get-Together! Rock & roll royalty will be well represented at the Goodguys 30th All American Get-Together March 24 & 25 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. The custom cars of Metallica front man James Hetfield as well as 3 time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton will be on display throughout the weekend in Pleasanton....more |
| 1/23/2012 | DANVILLE POLICE FREEZIN FOR A REASON In support of Danville Police department Polar Bear Plunge Team, Norm’s Place will be donating $5 for every pasta plate sold, on Wednesday, February 22 for their $5 ALL YOU CAN EAT PASTA plates. The event will begin at 5 p.m., with the Polar Bear Plunge team members on hand from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....more |
| 1/17/2012 | THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR RECOGNIZED WITH INDUSTRY’S TOP AWARDS In addition to now being ranked 39th on the Top 50 Fairs in North America by Carnival Warehouse, the 2011 Alameda County Fair took home 39 Western Fair Association (WFA) awards at the 89th Annual Achievement Awards Convention in Anaheim, CA this past week. The Western Fairs Association is a non-profit trade association serving the Fair Industry throughout the Western United States and Canada. The WFA offers an Annual Achievement Awards Program to recognize excellence and to share successful fair ideas and programs....more |
| 12/6/2011 | “Restless Heart Christmas” Brings the Legendary Country Band’s Familiar Sound and Classic Hits to the Bankhead Theater The Bankhead Theater kicks off the Christmas weekend on December 23rd when legendary country music band Restless Heart arrives with their heartfelt vocals and flawless five-part harmonies for a special holiday concert. Formed in the early 1980s, Restless Heart rapidly became one of the decade’s most popular country bands, scoring a string of chart-topping hits including “I’ll Still be Loving You,” “Why Does it Have to be (Wrong or Right)?” and “The Bluest Eyes in Texas.” With traditional songs of the season and the classic hits that made them famous, Restless Heart Christmas will be a warm and welcoming start to the holiday weekend....more |
| 12/5/2011 | “Elvis” Visits the Firehouse Arts Center Jim Anderson Performs “The King’s” Hits from 1954-66 Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center begins its 2012 programming with Jim Anderson and The Rebels (http://jimandersonmusic.net) in a tribute to the early career of Elvis Presley on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 12/2/2011 | Rock and Roll New Year’s Eve Celebration Will Provide a Festive Finish to a Lively Holiday Season at the Bankhead Theater The retro rock and roll sounds of Flash Cadillac will usher in the new year at the Bankhead Theater in an evening-long celebration that caps the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center’s expanded holiday season. Adding to the fun of this festive event, audiences are invited to dress in 1950s attire, put on their poodle skirts and slick back their hair, to enjoy all the classic sounds of the era from “At the Hop” to “I Only Have Eyes for You.” The annual New Year’s Eve event at the Bankhead Theater will begin at 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2011 and includes a complimentary champagne and dessert reception in the lobby immediately following the performance. For those interested in extending the celebration,...more |
| 11/28/2011 | Livermore Valley Winegrowers Host Holidays in the Vineyards December 3rd & 4th, Noon - 5 p.m. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Livermore Valley’s annual wine country tradition, Holidays in the Vineyards. On December 3rd and 4th, between noon and 5 p.m. each day, the public is invited to visit the region’s 40+ local wineries and enjoy award-winning wines, gourmet food, live music, and unique arts and crafts by local artisans. Admission is free to all, though activities and wine tasting prices vary by winery....more |
| 11/1/2011 | CITY OF DUBLIN PARTNERS WITH THE DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE A SHOP LOCAL HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2011 The City of Dublin has partnered with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to launch a Shop Local Holiday Campaign via Facebook. The goal of the campaign is to encourage and increase shopping throughout the City of Dublin through the holidays....more |
| 10/28/2011 | Update Bulletin: The Cab Crush Is On! The wait is over; the Cabernet harvest is finally underway at the Steven Kent Winery. This morning, crews began hand-picking Cabernet Sauvignon on the “Home Ranch” blocks around the winery....more |
| 8/12/2011 | Holiday Inn Dublin Offers “A Taste of Scotland” Packages Hotel Honors Annual Scottish Gathering & Games Held Labor Day Weekend Honoring the heritage of Scotland and the 146th annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, the Holiday Inn Dublin has created “A Taste of Scotland” packages for revelers attending the games during Labor Day weekend, September 3-4, at the nearby Alameda County Fairgrounds. It is a festival-recommended hotel....more |
| 8/2/2011 | Las Positas Vineyards Grand Opening The Maier Family is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their new winery and tasting room in Livermore on Sunday August 14, 2011. The address of the winery is 1828 Wetmore Road, located near the junction of Wetmore and Arroyo Roads....more |
| 8/1/2011 | Sizzling Saturdays – A Red Hot Summer Promotion in Downtown Pleasanton Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of those extra daylight hours and beautiful nights! Each Saturday Night in August from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors will enjoy special offers from some of their favorite downtown shops and eateries including: Chiantis Ristorante, Clover Creek, Gourmet Works, Heroes & Villains Comics, Murphy’s Paw, Pans on Fire, Prim, Saigon Bistro Vietnamese Cuisine, Sincerely Yours Cards & Gifts, Strizzi’s Restaurant, Towne Center Books and Yolatea. Guests will also enjoy live music in the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street, as well as special entertainers for children in the 600 block....more |
| 7/28/2011 | STUDIO SEVEN ARTS PRESENTS EXHIBITION FEATURING THE BRILLIANT ABSTRACT PAINTINGS OF CELEBRATED ARTIST JAMES LEONARD Studio Seven Arts today announced that the gallery will feature an August exhibition, and a special evening reception, featuring globally recognized abstract artist James Leonard. The exhibition begins with a reception on the night of August 3rd where the artist will be in person from 7-9pm, happening with Pleasanton’s ‘First Wednesday’ Summer event on Main Street....more |
| 7/25/2011 | Taste of New Orleans to Benefit the Bothwell Arts Center The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) recently announced a new cultural event, Taste of New Orleans, to benefit its Bothwell Arts Center. On Thursday, September 29th, MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies will take the Bankhead Theater stage in the fun, high energy, authentic Southwest Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco tradition, as the live performance component for the Taste of New Orleans celebration. Guests will enjoy a pre-show welcome party featuring southern Louisiana cuisine samplings by Cabana Dave’s Catering followed by a post-performance reception that includes complimentary champagne, Chicory coffee, pralines and other popular NOLA desserts. This festive affair will take place at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore from 6 to 10 pm with all proceeds benefiting the Bothwell Arts Center....more |
| 7/12/2011 | Wallin & Barretta Pay Tribute to Italian Singers at the Firehouse Songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and many others The Firehouse Arts Center’ Cabaret Series will pay tribute to popular music’s great Italian singers with the Wallin & Barretta show on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 7/11/2011 | Alameda County Fair Wraps Up a Record Event 452,746 fairgoers celebrated “99 Ways to Come Out and Play!” at this year’s historical 99 Alameda County Fair.Setting a new attendance record, this number represents an approximate 8% increase over 2010, and, is the largest recorded attendance in the last 20 years, announced Fair organizers.The previous attendance record was set in 2009 with 434,919 in attendance. The Alameda County Fair is ranked as the 41 largest fair in the nation and the largest event in the East Bay Area. Record attendance drove record high food sales and Butler Amusements, the Fair’s Carnival Ride Operator, also had its best year....more |
| 7/11/2011 | LA ROCHELLE TEAMS WITH LOCAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY ON NEW PINOT NOIR La Rochelle, an artisan winery focusing on Pinot Noir, announced that seven dollars from every bottle sold of its new 2008 La Rochelle "Bradley Vineyard" Pinot Noir will go directly to the Taylor Family Foundation in Livermore. The winery will debut this single-vineyard release at a "Tasting on the Patio" on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31....more |
| 7/8/2011 | CITY OF DUBLIN NAMED AN “ALL-AMERICAN CITY” BY THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE The National Civic League has named the City of Dublin an “All-American City.” The All-American City Awards is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious civic recognition award. The award is given to towns, cities, counties, neighborhoods and metropolitan regions that demonstrate outstanding civic accomplishments. Dublin was the only California city to be given the award this year at a three-day competition held Kansas City, Missouri in June....more |
| 7/1/2011 | Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Expands “LVPAC Presents” Series at the Bankhead Theater for 2011-2012 Season The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center has announced the 2011-2012 LVPAC Presents series at the Bankhead Theater. Now in its fifth season, the popular series has been expanded 30 percent to a total of 45 events, ranging from rock, jazz, country and world music, to acrobats, comedy, magic and dance. It is anticipated that further shows will be added for the summer of 2012 as well. The increased programming reflects the ongoing success of the LVPAC Presents series. Last season’s performances attracted new audience members from a wider geographic area and achieved 80 percent capacity overall with more than half of the shows virtually sold out....more |
| 6/30/2011 | Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Pianist Keiko Matsui to Perform at the Bankhead Theater Celebrated Japanese-born pianist and composer Keiko Matsui, whose inventive and melodic contemporary jazz has won her an enthusiastic international audience, will appear at the Bankhead Theater for a single performance on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Known for her original music compositions, Matsui ably incorporates the musical influences she has encountered worldwide to create a unique melting pot of sounds and styles. Her music defies categorization with jazz and blues notes building on classical undertones and overlaid with a new age sensibility. Tickets for the evening with Keiko Matsui on August 10th at 7:30 p.m. range from $31 to $51 for adults with $12 student tickets....more |
| 6/30/2011 | TASTE LIVERMORE VALLEY’S TERROIR ON JULY 21 Top wine experts Courtney Cochran and Sara Schneider will judge gourmet food and wine pairings at “Taste of Terroir,” Livermore Valley’s Wine & Food Experience on July 21. The panel of distinguished judges will sample pairings presented by 16 of the region’s wineries and their restaurant partners before awarding Most Innovative Pairing, Judges’ Best and a new honor: Best Classic Pairing. Guests at this popular public event will have opportunity to taste all of the food/wine pairings, bid on luxurious silent auction items and cast a vote in the People’s Choice competition....more |
| 6/27/2011 | World-Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Ottmar Liebert to Make a Welcome Return to the Bankhead Theater LIVERMORE, CA – (June 27, 2011) – In July the Bankhead Theater will welcome the return of innovative flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra following his two prior sold-out appearances. Celebrated around the world for his unique blend of modern flamenco with rock, jazz and pop influences, Liebert is considered one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade. His double platinum debut album “Nouveau Flamenco” remains one of the best-selling guitar albums in history. Liebert, whose prior concerts at the Bankhead Theater have sold out quickly, will appear for a single performance only on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $62 for adults and $12 for students....more |
| 6/22/2011 | When wine and music meet on a city street: Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company Evokes Music Nostalgia through Drops of Jupiter Petite Sirah A collaboration between Underdog Wine Merchants and Grammy Award-winning band Train, Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company announces the debut of its inaugural wine, Drops of Jupiter Petite Sirah....more |
| 6/14/2011 | Danville Thursday Night Street Festivals Danville Thursday Night Street Festivals. Shop Local, Dine Local, Play Local.Downtown Danville July 14 and August 11...more |
| 5/24/2011 | The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Hook and Ladder Run The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation will be hosting the 3rd Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Wente Vineyards located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore, CA 94550. This event will include a 5K run/walk, 10K run and a kids’ 1 mile fun run. The event benefits the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that supports, injured and fallen Firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local charities in the Tri-Valley....more |
| 5/16/2011 | Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams Concert and Livermore Rodeo Offered in Western Heritage Entertainment Package The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, local businesses and the 93rd Annual Livermore Rodeo have collaborated to create a special “Western Heritage Package” for two, combining a concert by honky-tonk band Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams and tickets to the Livermore Rodeo, with overnight accommodations. The package, which honors Western Heritage Month in the Tri-Valley area, includes two tickets for the concert at the Bankhead Theater on Friday, June 10th, two tickets and a parking pass for the Livermore Rodeo on Saturday, June 11th, an overnight stay for two at the DoubleTree by Hilton with deluxe continental breakfast at the Grille Café, as well as a Bankhead Theater canvas tote with two commemorative coffee cups and Livermore Rodeo baseball caps. Guests are also encouraged to attend the free Livermore Rodeo Parade held in downtown Livermore on Saturday morning, June 11th, beginning at 10:00 a.m....more |
| 5/4/2011 | “Graduation Poetry Blitz” at Century House June 3rd Pleasanton Teen Poets Laureate to Host Event Pleasanton’s Teen Poets Laureate will host a celebration of the end of the school year at Graduation Poetry Blitz at Century House on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Century House is located at 2401 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton, Calif. Admission at the door is $5.00 for adults and free to students with I.D....more |
| 5/3/2011 | “Femme Fatale” Brings Film Noir to the Firehouse Arts Center Laura Ellis is “Sultry and Smooth” in Multi-media Show The Firehouse Arts Center will host vocalist Laura Ellis in Femme Fatale, a multi-media show combining song, dance and Film Noir clips on Saturday, June 4, at 8:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 5/2/2011 | Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum Open the 2nd Saturday of each month Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House Museum are open to visitors from 10am to 2pm each 2nd Saturday of the month. Tours of the restored Victorian Glass House Museum are held at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm and tours of Forest Home Farms Historic Park, including the tractor museum, are at 11am and 1pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and the fee is $5 per person or $8 for both tours taken on the same day. Children ages 2 and under are free....more |
| 4/29/2011 | Mamapalooza Festival at the Firehouse Arts Center May 28th Local Production of Nationwide Celebration of Mothers Who Are Artists The Firehouse Arts Center will host the Mamapalooza Festival, the Tri-Valley’s participation in a nationwide celebration of mothers in the arts, on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 4/28/2011 | The Firehouse to Swing with The Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hornet Memorial Day Celebration with WWII Tunes The Swingin’ Blue Stars of the U.S.S. Hornet will bring the “people pleasing” tunes of the World War II era to the Firehouse Arts Center on May 29th in celebration of Memorial Day weekend. Press release follows and attached. Photo attached....more |
| 4/28/2011 | 99 Years Young! Fairgoers treated to themed specials In 1912, life was simpler. The cost of living far less: an average salary was $750 per year. The Girls Scouts of the USA was founded, Tiger Stadium opened in Detroit and Fenway Park opened in Boston. Along with these celebrated groundbreaking events, we also witnessed the Titanic sinking and; electric cars became passé in favor of the more cost-effective, faster running gasoline-powered automobiles. Technology as we enjoy it today did not exist. Amid all this, the Alameda County Fair embarked upon a tradition that is now on the eve of its centennial. Fair dates are June 22 - July 10, 2011 (closed Tuesdays). Learn more at www.AlamedaCountyFair.com....more |
| 4/25/2011 | Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum Open the 2nd Saturday of each month Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House Museum are open to visitors from 10am to 2pm each 2nd Saturday of the month. Tours of the restored Victorian Glass House Museum are held at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm and tours of Forest Home Farms Historic Park, including the tractor museum, are at 11am and 1pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and the fee is $5 per person or $8 for both tours taken on the same day. Children ages 2 and under are free...more |
| 3/11/2011 | State of California Awards Green Lodging Leadership Level Status to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Livermore The State of California’s Green Lodging Program announced today, that The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Livermore has been designated with Leadership Level Status because of its dedication to protecting the environment and green practices. The California Green Lodging Program recognizes efforts by the California hospitality industry to minimize waste, conserve energy and protect natural resources....more |
| 3/2/2011 | John “Missing You” Waite to Appear at Firehouse April 1st Rock musician and songwriter John Waite will showcase his talents at the Firehouse Arts Center on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 3/2/2011 | Fado Singer, Ramana Vieira, to Perform at the Firehouse April 2nd San Leandro Native Called “The New Voice of Portuguese World Music” Ramana Vieira, called the “new voice of Portuguese world music”, will perform at the Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 3/1/2011 | 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Norm’s Place, Downtown Danville Thursday, March 17, NOON-Late Night...more |
| 2/28/2011 | The Legendary Modern Dance of Choreographer Paul Taylor to be Performed at the Bankhead Theater Modern dance masterworks created by renowned choreographer Paul Taylor will be presented by his dance group Taylor 2 at the Bankhead Theater in March. Considered a living legend in the world of modern dance, Paul Taylor is known for his remarkable ability to translate the athleticism and physical grace of his dancers into an expression of human emotion. Taylor 2, a small ensemble of dancers specifically chosen for their ability to convey his expressive style, was described last year by The New York Times as “a kind of miracle. All of the dancers are considerable talents [who] unite fearlessness with skill.” A single performance by Taylor 2 is scheduled at the Bankhead Theater on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m....more |
| 2/25/2011 | San Ramon Farmers Market Moves to Bishop Ranch The San Ramon Farmers Market has moved from the Forest Home Farms Historical Park location to Bishop Ranch of San Ramon. The FHF location, while a beautiful setting, did not provide the vendors with a sustainable market location. Moving the market has re-energized the vendors and we have signed on many of our old vendors and new vendors that are the best of the Bay Area. The Market Director and Market Manager have secured many new and unique vendors for the market as well....more |
| 2/24/2011 | WINEGROWERS ROLL OUT THEIR BARRELS FOR THIRD ANNUAL BARREL TASTING WEEKEND MARCH 19-20 More than 30 Livermore Valley wineries will participate in the region’s third annual Barrel Tasting Weekend March 19 and 20 by offering samples of wines still in development—direct from their barrels. Guests with special event wristbands and official glasses will receive at least one barrel sample at each participating winery. Most winemakers will be present to personally pour and discuss their young wines and offer delicious pairings with gourmet appetizers, artisan cheeses, chocolate and nuts....more |
| 2/24/2011 | Performance and “Guided Tour” by Aquila Theatre Company Provide Rich Insight into the Classic Drama “Six Characters in Search of an Author” A performance of the classic drama “Six Characters in Search of an Author” combined with a separate “Guided Tour” of the play will offer a rich theatrical experience for audiences at the Bankhead Theater on March 29th and 30th. In this era of reality television and widespread internet hoaxes, the play’s fundamental question of how to define what is real and what is illusion seems more relevant than ever. In his surrealistic story, Italian author Luigi Pirandello confronts actors in a stage rehearsal with characters from an unfinished play, effectively blurring the lines between reality and fiction. While the play’s controversial themes and unusual format found a poor welcome when it opened in 1921, its originality and contribution to the debate on the difference between real life and artifice ensured its long term success. It is now considered one of the most important and influential plays of the 20th century. A single performance of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” will be presented by the New York-based Aquila Theatre Company on Tuesday evening, March 29th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29 to $51 with $12 student tickets....more |
| 2/22/2011 | Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum New Exhibit opening March 12 Knowing proper etiquette might seem like an old-fashioned and outdated idea in our more casual and busy society. Yet, there is etiquette to just about everything we do from walking down the street to sending an e-mail. This exhibition takes an entertaining look at the etiquette of everyday life, comparing rules of the past with the present from the Victorian era to modern day. This exhibit has been made available through the California Exhibition Resources Alliance (CERA) with a generous grant from the San Ramon Historic Foundation....more |
| 2/22/2011 | Theatre Performance Workshop “Captain Cool and the Sea Creatures” Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 22 - May 18 This is the fifth adventure for Captain Cool and the Righteous Dudes. When creatures from the sea unite to make trouble for the planet; Captain Cool and the Dudes go under the sea to save the world....more |
| 2/15/2011 | The Beloved Songs of Doris Day to be Showcased in an Afternoon Tribute at the Bankhead Theater The last Sunday of February at the Bankhead Theater, audiences will enjoy the beloved songs of Doris Day in an entertaining afternoon concert featuring the Jim Martinez Trio and Laura Didier. With her smooth, melodious voice and all-American blond beauty, Doris Day rose to fame as one of the most popular singers and film stars of the 1940s and 1950s with musical hits such as “Que Sera Sera” and “Sentimental Journey.” Her music, movies and engaging personal style earned her numerous awards and enduring popularity. “The Music of Doris Day,” which pays tribute to the star by showcasing her best-known songs and sharing entertaining stories of her long and successful career, will be presented at the Bankhead Theater for one show only on Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm as part of LVPAC Presents “Best of the Bay” series....more |
| 2/14/2011 | Pleasanton Library Presents: Flambeau A free concert at the Firehouse Arts Center Tom Rigney and Flambeau will torch the Firehouse Arts Center in a Sunday afternoon free performance on March 13, 2011, at 2pm....more |
| 2/8/2011 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL LIVERMORE HONORED WITH DOUBLETREE BY HILTON AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, MOST IMPROVED MARKET SHARE AWARDDOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL LIVERMORE HONORED WITH DOUBLETREE BY HILTON AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, MOST IMPROVED MARKET SHARE AWARD The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Livermore has been awarded a prestigious Doubletree by Hilton Awards of Excellence - Sales & Marketing category – for Most Improved Market Share 2010....more |
| 2/2/2011 | Livermore Valley Winegrowers Welcome New Board of Directors The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is pleased to announce the installation of its 2011-2012 Board of Directors. Jim Ryan of Concannon Vineyard is the new president, taking the reins from Mark Triska of Crane Ridge Vineyards. The new board will serve a term of two years....more |
| 1/25/2011 | Golden Dragon Acrobats Bring Their Exhilarating Artistry and Visual Excitement to the Bankhead Theater On March 25th, China’s premier acrobatic touring company the Golden Dragon Acrobats will take the stage at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore for a spectacular show of skill and beauty. For more than 40 years, the group has thrilled audiences of all ages with their breathtaking presentation of traditional dance, acrobatic techniques, and colorful costumes, combined with ancient and contemporary music. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will appear at the Bankhead Theater for one performance only on Friday evening, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m....more |
| 1/24/2011 | World Famous Vienna Boys Choir to Appear at the Bankhead Theater in February The most beloved boys choir, Vienna Boys Choir, will perform at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater on Friday, February 11, 2011 for one performance only at 8:00pm. Six centuries after their founding, the Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music lovers across the globe with their purity of tone and distinctive charm. Their repertoire includes everything from classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs and holiday favorites to medieval chant, Austrian folk songs, and waltzes and polkas by Strauss, Lanner, and Lehar....more |
| 1/21/2011 | San Francisco Giants World Champions Trophy Comes to Pleasanton’s Stoneridge Shopping Center on February 2 The City of Pleasanton and Stoneridge Shopping Center are pleased to welcome the San Francisco Giants World Series Trophy as part of its 2011 tour on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. February 2 will be designated ‘San Francisco Giants Day’ in Pleasanton through a special City Council proclamation....more |
| 1/21/2011 | A Valentine’s Day “Girlfriends Gala” Musical Revue and Champagne Reception to be Presented at the Bankhead Theater With the hilarious comedy and heartfelt music of the Four Bitchin Babes, the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center presents a Valentine’s Day 2011 “Girlfriends Gala” at the Bankhead Theater. The four multi-talented singer-songwriters of the Four Bitchin Babes bring their own brand of rollicking humor into “Hormonal Imbalance: A Mood Swinging Musical Revue.” All the joys and dilemmas of everyday life – from the challenges of balancing career and family, to chocolate obsessions and inadequately cut swimwear – find their place in this celebration of the complex lives of contemporary women. The gala event planned for Monday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. includes a complimentary “Three Cs” reception – Champagne, Chocolate and Confections served in the theater lobby immediately following the performance....more |
| 1/21/2011 | Award-Winning Author Timothy Ferris to Speak at Bankhead Theater on the Contributions of the Scientific Revolution to Modern Democracy Award-winning author Timothy Ferris will make a passionate case for the remarkable impact scientific developments have made on the rise of modern democratic societies, when he speaks at the Bankhead Theater next month as part of the Rae Dorough Speakers Series. Called “the best science writer of his generation” by The Washington Post, Ferris brings examples from throughout history to support his thesis that both science and the values of the scientific revolution have dramatically reduced the number of people living in poverty, fear, hunger and disease. Ferris will appear at the Bankhead Theater on Wednesday evening, February 2, 2011. The program, which begins at 7:30 p.m., includes an audience Q&A session following the presentation and a post-talk reception with the speaker....more |
| 1/20/2011 | “The Benny Torres Jazz Quartet” Musicians to perform at the Pleasanton Public Library Tenor saxophonist Benny Torres brings his hot San Jose-based jazz quartet to the Pleasanton Library on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 2pm....more |
| 1/20/2011 | Volunteer at the Newly Opened Glass House Museum Attend an orientation on Thursday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the exciting new volunteer opportunities at the historic Glass House Museum located at Forest Home Farms Historic Park in San Ramon. Built in 1877, the fully restored, Italianate style Victorian home is open to the public as a museum....more |
| 1/19/2011 | Firehouse Arts Center to Host Literary Evening Heroes and anti-heroes to be the subject of award-winning writers’ discussion City of Pleasanton Poet Laureate Deborah Grossman and Livermore Poet Laureate Cher Wollard will co-host the first Literary Evening at the Firehouse Arts Center on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. The event, The Myth & Reality of the Hero & the Anti-Hero from Mythology to Reality and Personal Story, will feature invited poetry and prose writers from the around the San Francisco Bay Area. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 1/19/2011 | Bay Area Children’s Theatre Presents Little House on the Prairie When Laura Ingalls and her family leave the Big Woods of Wisconsin for the unexplored prairie, the only thing they can count on is each other. Hoping for a better life, they load up the covered wagon and head west on a perilous journey that takes them through flood waters, fevers, and encounters with the nearby Osage tribe. Based on the beloved book by Laura Ingalls Wilder, adapted for the stage by Pamela Sterling, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE is an imaginative retelling of Laura’s story about growing up in the days of America’s Frontier. Come see why the adventurous and loving spirit of her family has warmed the hearts of many generations....more |
| 1/18/2011 | CITY OF DUBLIN SPONSORS EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL PBA OPEN The City of Dublin has signed on for the second year in a row to be a local sponsor for the Earl Anthony Memorial PBA Open....more |
| 12/15/2010 | Professional Bowlers Return to Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl in January Defending champion Anthony LaCaze of Melrose Park, Ill., and his fellow Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association competitors will return to Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl in January. It will be the PBA Tour’s 11th visit to the bowling center named in honor of the player selected as the No. 1 bowler in PBA history in 2009....more |
| 12/15/2010 | “Rodgers & Hammerstein with Hart” Next in Cabaret Series Musical Theater Showcase at Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center Cabaret Series will usher in the New Year with the unforgettable songs of composers Rodgers & Hammerstein and Rodgers & Hart on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Vocalists Chelsea Nenni and Zachary Franczak will perform both shows at the new facility, 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 12/14/2010 | Tingstad and Rumbel Bring Acoustic Variety to Firehouse Arts Center Duo to Play Original Compositions and Selections from the American Songbook Acoustic musicians Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will bring their “American home style music” to the Firehouse Arts Center on Friday, January 14, 2011 for an 8:00 p.m. performance. The theater is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 12/14/2010 | Jeff Bordes and Panthelion Coming to Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton Native Brings “nu class” Home The Firehouse Arts Center will host Pleasanton native Jeff Bordes and the Panthelion quartet on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 12/8/2010 | Downtown Merchants Stay Open Late A number of downtown Pleasanton merchants will stay open until 9pm next Thursday, December 16th to promote holiday shopping. Visit the following locations to satisfy your holiday shopping list: Berry Patch, Clover Creek, Gourmet Works, Little Valley Winery, Murphy's Paw, Pans on Fire, Passionate Athlete, Rick's Picks, Sincerely Yours, Studio 7, Towne Center Books....more |
| 11/20/2010 | Harrington Gallery to Host International Children’s Art The Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington Gallery will host an exhibit of international children’s art, “Celebrations Around the World”, from the permanent collection of Paintbrush Diplomacy, December 11, 2010-January 12, 2011. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif....more |
| 11/4/2010 | McGrail Vineyards and Winery Cabernet Ranked #1 in Chicago Wine Tasting McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from McGrail Vineyards and Winery, a family-owned producer of premium wines in the Livermore Valley, recently placed in the top ten at the 6th Annual Cabernet Shootout and was then named the number one wine for women by the Chicago Wine Club....more |
| 11/3/2010 | First-ever New Year’s Eve Ball at the Mall Set for Stoneridge Gala Dance Party to Benefit Community’s Children Pleasanton North Rotary will present The New Years Eve Ball at the Mall (www.theballatthemall.org) on December 31, 2010 from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Stoneridge Shopping Center. The event, at One Stoneridge Mall Road, in Pleasanton, Calif., will benefit four local organizations serving children: Axis Community Health, Dublin Partners in Education, Pleasanton Partnerships in Education and The School of Imagination....more |
| 10/20/2010 | East Bay Regional Park District Receives $10.2 Million Green Transportation Initiative Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation On Tuesday, October 19, 2010, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the East Bay Regional Park District’s Green Transportation Initiative has been awarded $10.2 million as part of its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER II) grant program. TIGER II grants were awarded nationwide with over 1000 applications totaling $20 billion competing for $600 million in available funding. DOT officials congratulated the Park District for being one of the agencies – one of three in Northern California -- to receive TIGER II funds. The Park District’s application focused on completing critical gaps in its expansive nearly 200-mile paved regional trail system that connects communities schools, employment centers and transportation nodes....more |
| 10/18/2010 | Craicmore Brings Celtic Music with Soul to Firehouse Arts Center Celtic music troupe Craicmore, will bring its rhythmic contemporary and traditional sounds to the Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at two performances. An 11:00 a.m. Firehouse Kids matinee, Craicmore Music Around the Globe, will be followed by an 8:00 p.m. show for all ages, Celtic Music with Soul. The theater is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif. ...more |
| 10/13/2010 | Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Livermore Wine Country General Manager Honored for Excellence The Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Livermore Wine Country today announced that General Manager Catherine Cheda has been honored by Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham as the extended stay hotel chain’s general manager of the year for 2009. The award was presented by Bill Hall, brand senior vice president of Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, and Andy Stull, vice president of operations, at Wyndham Hotel Group’s global conference in Las Vegas....more |
| 9/28/2010 | STORYTIME WITH THE FARMER At Forest Home Farms Historic Park Calling all little farmers- and ghosts and goblins! Fall is a great time to gather at Forest Home Farms, hear stories, sing songs, do a Halloween craft and enjoy some refreshments! The Pumpkin Patch will be open for a visit after the program....more |
| 9/28/2010 | Trapped in a Rumor’s October Improv Show The Town of Danville is proud to present its newest co-sponsored productions by the improv troupe, Trapped in a Rumor. Trapped in a Rumor performs a Drew Carey's "Whose Line" format that is fast-paced and high energy....more |
| 9/28/2010 | Art invades downtown Livermore Art invades downtown Livermore on October 9th, from 11am to 5pm during the 9th Annual ArtWalk. More than 150 artists will set up exhibits, displaying their work in boutique shops, wine bars, restaurants, sidewalks and parks throughout the heart of downtown....more |
| 9/28/2010 | How to Crash a Killer Bash Hear the trade secrets of murderous mystery writers at the Pleasanton Public Library. Enjoy a poisonous panel discussion with mystery writers: Rhys Bowen, Royal Blood, Hailey Lind, Arsenic and Old Paint, Terry Thayer, False Impressions and Penny Warner....more |
| 9/24/2010 | October 5-8, 2010 is ‘Walk To School Week’ In Pleasanton Pleasanton elementary schools will be joining hundreds of schools throughout the nation by participating in the International Walk to School Week....more |
| 9/10/2010 | LVPAC Guitar Player LIVE! to Present Free Concerts and Events During Weekend Festival in Downtown Livermore From the moment the LVPAC Guitar Player LIVE! Festival kicks off on Friday, September 17, downtown Livermore will be filled with music and events celebrating guitars and guitar music. Two events take place in the Bankhead Theater – the already sold-out concert with guitar legends Ronnie Montrose and Gary Hoey, and Guitar Player magazine’s sixth annual Guitar Superstar Competition. In addition, downtown Livermore will host over a dozen bands in free concerts, as well as free guitar clinics and an exhibit of rock music memorabilia on Saturday afternoon....more |
| 8/31/2010 | Forest Home Farms Historic Park Docent Training Forest Home Farms will have a docent training session for new volunteers on Thursday, September 9, from 9:30am-12pm. The meeting will be held in the Boone House Apt. B at Forest Home Farms. The address is 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. This training is open to the public and is for anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer at the farm. *You are not required to volunteer after attending the meeting....more |
| 8/30/2010 | Announcing Dublin Library's FALL USED BOOK SALE Friends of the Dublin Library invite you to shop for bargain books and audio-visual materials at the semi-annual Used Book Sale. Most prices are $1 or less. Funds from sales go towards purchasing the Library's materials and supporting its programs...more |
| 8/26/2010 | SEE JANE RUN Women’s Triathlon Offers Women of all Fitness levels an event to celebrate their accomplishments ee Jane Run |
| 8/13/2010 | City of Pleasanton Hosts Grand Opening of Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday, September 18 The Grand Opening and Dedication of the stunning new Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton is scheduled on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing throughout until 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to celebrate California’s newest comprehensive art center, located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Scheduled activities at this free public event include artist demonstrations, live music, theater performances, self-guided tours of the facility, art activities for children and refreshments....more |
| 8/6/2010 | 2010 Blackhawk Art & Wine Celebration Art and wine lovers are in for a treat at Blackhawk Plaza on Saturday, August 21st. More than 50 local artists will showcase their work while local wineries pour their masterpieces at Blackhawk stores from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets to participate in the wine tasting are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of and include a commemorative wine glass. All ticket proceeds will benefit the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society....more |
| 7/23/2010 | NEW UNDERDOG WINE BAR ADDS INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR TO LIVERMORE, CALIF. WINE AND DINING SCENE Livermore’s burgeoning wine and food scene gets an exciting new urban-style venue this summer with the opening of Underdog Wine Bar. Featuring an extensive local and international wine selection and a seasonal small plates menu, Underdog Wine Bar’s grand opening is August 14 on the grounds of the historic Concannon Vineyard in Livermore....more |
| 7/9/2010 | The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley to host fundraiser golf tournament The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley announced today, a fundraiser golf tournament to benefit Livermore Police Department’s Every 15 Minutes, an alcohol awareness program aimed at teenagers, to be held on Friday, August 2, 2010 at Ruby Hill Country Club. The tournament is open to the public and has an entry fee of $175 per person....more |
| 7/7/2010 | San Ramon Marriott Invites Wine Lovers to Explore the Livermore Valley with New Wine Tour Package Travelers planning a trip to the wine country can take advantage of an affordable new weekend package at one of the Bay area’s best hotels. Designed especially for the oenophile in everyone, the San Francisco Bay Area Wine Tour package includes an all-inclusive, five-hour excursion to four Livermore Valley wineries plus an overnight stay in comfortable accommodations for $473. This charming package for two is available weekends until December 31, 2010....more |
| 7/6/2010 | LIVERMORE VALLEY’S TASTE OF TERROIR SET FOR JULY 22 Top wine critics Leslie Sbrocco, Jessica Yadegaran and W. Blake Gray will judge food and wine pairings at “Taste of Terroir,” Livermore Valley’s Wine & Food Experience on July 22. The panel of distinguished judges will sample pairings presented by 16 of the region’s wineries and their restaurant partners before awarding Most Innovative Pairing, Best Expression of Local Ingredients and Judges’ Best honors. Guests at this popular public event will have opportunity to taste all of the pairings, cast a vote in the People’s Choice competition and bid on luxurious silent auction items....more |
| 7/1/2010 | DOUBLETREE HOTEL LIVERMORE SHARES ITS LEGENDARY SWEET COOKIES THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND Doubletree Hotel Livermore is offering its legendary, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies to anyone who walks into their lobby this 4th of July Weekend. No purchase is necessary. People may simply walk into the Doubletree hotel Livermore between Friday 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday to be welcomed with a delicious, warm chocolate chip cookie, while supplies last....more |
| 6/22/2010 | San Ramon Farmer’s Market Vendors Celebrate Kids with Local Products Pleasanton, Calif. – June 22, 2010 The Cookie Drop, a specialty Bay Area cookie bakery, is joining forces with other San Ramon Farmer’s Market vendors to create a special Build-Your-Own ice cream sandwich bar from locally produced products at the San Ramon Farmer’s Market Kids’ Day Celebration on June 26, 2010. The Cookie Drop, Gelateria Americana, Steve’s Bees, Ortiz Farms, and San Franola are collaborating to benefit the Taylor Family Foundation of Livermore, CA, which will receive all proceeds from the ice cream sandwich event....more |
| 6/16/2010 | Livermore Shakespeare Festival Acting Camp for Tri-Valley Teens Russ Marcel, the Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s Education Director, plans to change teens’ summer woes into summer fun with an Acting class at the Bothwell Arts Center, July 5 – 16, 2010...more |
| 6/16/2010 | Innovative Flamenco Guitarist Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra Return to the Bankhead Theater in July After a sold out concert in 2008, flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra make a welcome return to the Bankhead Theater on Wednesday evening, July 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m....more |
| 6/3/2010 | DOUBLETREE HOTEL LIVERMORE HONORED WITH TWO 2009 DOUBLETREE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Doubletree Hotel Livermore announced today that it is the recipient of two prestigious Doubletree Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement. The awards were for Most improved Quality as well as Sales & Marketing that led to most improved market share. This marks the first time that the Doubletree Hotel Livermore has received these honors....more |
| 6/3/2010 | DOUBLETREE HOTEL LIVERMORE HONORED WITH TWO 2009 DOUBLETREE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Doubletree Hotel Livermore announced today that it is the recipient of two prestigious Doubletree Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement. The awards were for Most improved Quality as well as Sales & Marketing that led to most improved market share. This marks the first time that the Doubletree Hotel Livermore has received these honors....more |
| 5/12/2010 | 16th ANNUAL LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE AUCTION SEES INCREASES IN GIVING, ATTENDANCE AND FUN The Fund-A-Need portion of the event raised $38,300 for the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation —an increase of 20 percent over last year...more |
| 4/15/2010 | 19th Annual Livermore Wine Country Festival May 1-2 The festival, which boasts an attendance of over 100,000 people over the course of two days, will stretch along First Street from the Vine Theater all the way down to Maple including the new Livermore Valley Plaza and The Bankhead Theater....more |
| 4/7/2010 | Eugene O’Neill NHS is making visiting easier with “Open Saturdays” starting May 1, 2010 Starting in May no reservation will be required for touring the historic home and grounds on Saturdays, thus affording visitors more flexibility in their scheduling. Shuttle bus transportation is still required for access to the gated community where the site is located....more |
| 4/7/2010 | 16TH LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE AUCTION TO CELEBRATE “VINO CARNIVAL” AT PALM EVENT CENTER ON MAY 1st 2010 Fund-A-Need will benefit Children’s Skin Disease Foundation...more |
| 3/30/2010 | Livermore Shakespeare Festival Opens the Rehearsal Room Doors for Fundraiser The Livermore Shakespeare Festival will host their spring fundraiser on May 8th, 2010 at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore....more |
| 3/5/2010 | An authentic Irish experience at Dublin, CA St. Patrick's Day Celebration Where else but Dublin . . . would you want to celebrate St Patrick's Day? So why not join us for a memorable and authentic Irish experience?...more |
| 3/2/2010 | Livermore Valley Winegrowers Host Second Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend March 20-21, 2010 Last year's event sold out, so act fast!...more |
| 2/17/2010 | Livermore's Talent Competition Finals on Feb 28 at the Bankhead Livermore Talent Finals 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010, 3:00PM Bankhead Theater...more |
| 10/27/2009 | Three Tri-Valley Businesses Win StopWaste Awards 12 ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRMS WIN STOPWASTE AWARDS Competitive Advantage Cited as Top Reason for Going Green (Oakland, CA) At a recognition event on October 16, local public agency StopWaste.Org honored twelve Alameda County companies with the 2009 StopWaste Partnership Business Efficiency Awards for outstanding achievements in enhanced operational efficiency, environmental performance and waste reduction....more |
| 9/14/2009 | Chanticleer Returns to the Bankhead Livermore, CA – SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 – The world renowned, Grammy Award winning, San Francisco-based, male chorus Chanticleer returns to the Bankhead Theater to open the 2009-2010 LVPAC Presents season only on Sunday, September 20th at 3pm. The group appeared during the Bankhead’s inaugural season and was an instant success with Livermore’s classical music audience. In addition to the upcoming September performance, the group will return to the Bankhead on December 23rd for a special performance of “A Chanticleer Christmas” a beloved San Francisco Bay tradition making its first visit to Livermore....more |
| 9/4/2009 | Guitar Film Fest at Guitar Player Live! Presented by Livermore Downtown Inc. & The Vine Cinema Livermore, CA (September 4, 2009) —Guitar Player LIVE!, presented by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and Guitar Player magazine will feature over 30 bands on four outdoor free stages, free clinics, concerts at the Bankhead Theater, an international guitar-playing competition, plus a constant stream of guitar movies....more |
| 5/14/2009 | “Jump Into Summer” at the 1st Wednesday Street Party in June The Pleasanton Downtown Association will be shifting into high gear on June 3 with our 1st Wednesday Street Party from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Pleasanton. Don’t miss the fun! This month's featured band is The Cocktail Monkeys....more |
| 5/14/2009 | 2009 Concerts in the Park – Downtown Pleasanton The 2009 Concerts in the Park series begins on June 5 and runs through September 4 on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton. The free concerts are presented by the Pleasanton Downtown Association and sponsored by local businesses. Grab a bite or pick up something “to go” at one of Pleasanton's downtown restaurants and bring it along. Please, no plastic tarps or rocks to hold down blankets....more |
| 5/14/2009 | Pleasanton’s Museum on Main Presents the 1st Annual “Paint the Town” Pleasanton’s Museum on Main presents the 1st Annual “Paint the Town” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 6 on the front lawn of the museum, 603 Main Street, near the Arch. Picnicking on the Museum lawn is encouraged that day....more |
| 8/26/2008 | National Bocce Champions Compete Head-to-Head in Livermore Campo di Bocce of Livermore to host Singles Showdown...more |
| 2/7/2008 | Caledonian Club of San Francisco Installs New Chief Pleasanton Resident, Alan Purvis, Installed as New Chief...more |
| 1/23/2008 | LVPAC Announces Student Programming Subsidy $50,000 Gift to Subsidize Arts Programming for Local Students...more |
| 11/6/2007 | California Independent Film Festival Presents 2nd Annual Screening of Holiday Classic, “A Christmas Story” Toy Drive Held to Benefit Local Children’s Charity...more |
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