Chalk Paint Workshop:

The Bloom Space
3391 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00 – 4:00pm | $95

(bring a small piece to practice with)
This is an introductory level class. We learn three techniques: smooth, rustic and color wash in the first half of the class.  In the second half, we work on individual samples brought from home.

Dance on Film Series – Brigadoon:

Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Thursday, June 6th, 2013
6:30pm | $5

Diablo Ballet and The Lafayette Library & Learning Center bring back the popular, summer Dance on Film series beginning Thursday, June 6th 6:30 PM, with the 1954 musical movie classic Brigadoon.
For information, visit www.DiabloBallet.org or call the Lafayette Library at 925-283-6513.

From the era of MGM’s classic film musicals comes Brigadoon, starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. Lerner and Loewe’s legendary Broadway musical tells the story of two American tourists who stumble upon an enchanted Scottish village that comes alive every 100 years. The score features such classics as “The Heather on the Hill,” ”I’ll Go Home with Bonnie Jean,” and ”Almost Like Being in Love.”

Before the screening, Lauren Jonas, Diablo Ballet’s Artistic Director, and film critic Beau Behan will share fascinating facts about the making of the film. Behan has been featured on NBC Bay Area, NBC News and Boston Globe, and can be seen on the TV show, Beau’s Flicks & Nix, every Friday at 6PM on the Comcast Hometown Network, CHN 104.

Dance on Film celebrates some of the finest examples of dance captured in popular movies. The series debuted last year to sold-out screenings and enthusiastic audiences.

Admission is $5 for all ages.  Everyone is invited to enter a free drawing to win tickets to attend a future Diablo Ballet performance.

The Dance on Film series continues all summer with additional screenings:

Wednesday, July 1oth 6:30 PM  Singin‘ In the Rain
Thursday August 15th 6:30 PM Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Proceeds benefit the Lafayette Library and Learning Foundation. All screenings take place in the Lafayette Library’s Community Hall, located at 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd in Lafayette.

For more information, visit www.Diabloballet.org or call the Lafayette Library at 925-283-6513.

Gold Coast Chamber Players Presents Transcendent:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
7:30pm – 9:00pm | $35

Through the bleakness of World War II comes Olivier Messiaen’s sublime Quartet for the End of Time. Keynote speaker Rebecca Rischin reveals the circumstances under which the Quartet was created.

Quartet for the End of Time for clarinet, violin, cello, piano – Olivier Messiaen

Musicians
Kay Stern, violin (Concertmaster, San Francisco Opera)
Tony Striplen, clarinet (San Francisco Opera)
Christopher Costanza, cello (St. Lawrence String Quartet)

http://slsq.com/bio/christopher-costanza

Yana Reznik, piano, www.yanareznik.com

General Admission $35.00, Senior $30.00, Student $10.00

Order tickets by calling (925)283-3728 or online at: www. gcplayers.tix.com

Music and the Brain Lecture by Daniel Levitin:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Friday, May 10th, 2013
8:00pm | $25

Daniel Levitin is an award-winning scientist, musician, author and record producer.

He is the author of two books: the international bestsellers “This Is Your Brain on Music” and “The World in Six Songs.” He is also the James McGill Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal, where he runs the Laboratory for Music Cognition, Perception and Expertise. Needless to say, I am thrilled to have him speak to us Mighty Fine folks.

This private party will sell out. Please email RSVP ASAP: stevie@mightyfineguitars.com $25 Suggested Donation, payable at the event.

Photo by Flick user kbakar

Concert at the Res:

Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
11:00am – 3:00pm | Free

Concert At The Res Lafayette Rotary’s Annual FREE Concert at the Res will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11am-3pm at the Lafayette Reservoir. You can pack a picnic and don’t forget your beach chairs and blankets.  The stage is adjacent to a shady picnic area, public restrooms and the children’s playground. Once you have parked walk East (to your left) towards the reservoir trail.  The Stage is about 150 feet from the parking lot.  A shuttle van will be used to pick up guests in the parking lot and drop them off at the trail entrance.  A golf cart will be available to take those guests that need help up the hill to the new stage.

Musicians and artists for this year’s concert include Big Band of Rossmoor, Stanley Symphonic Band, Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Bentley Jass Ensemble, Lamorinda Theatre Academy, Stevie Coyle Strings and special guests Oakland Westlake Midde School and Town Hall Troupe. There will be food & raffle tickets available to support Lafayette Schools & Rotary Projects.