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Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert: David Martin’s House Party this Sunday in Pleasant Hill

July 29, 2013 4:30 pm

Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert:

Pleasant Hill City Hall
100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Sunday, August 4th, 2013
6:00pm | Free

One of San Francisco’s premier party bands for over twenty years, this “interactive” eleven piece all-star group has gained a national reputation for their high energy performances, incredible musical variety, and “anything can happen” hi-jinx. The strengths of DMHP’s presentation are their overall sound and visual variety, musicianship, flexibility, and energy! With vast repertoire of over 600 songs, the band can “turn on a dime” musically and loves surprising their audiences. They might go from 40’s Glen Miller or jump jive swing to 2011’s “dance beat” or “Widespread Panic” independent; from 60’s Beatles and Motown to Reggae to Country to Sinatra to 70’s Disco / R & B to 80’s “New Wave” and AC/DC “Classic Rock” to 50’s Elvis to New Latin/Salsa to Broadway Show Ballads to “The Dave Mathews Band” to Hip Hop “Black Eyed Peas”!

Visit their web site at http://www.davidmartinshouseparty.com

The Aaron Larson Trio Playing at Tom Matousek Gallery in Lafayette this Evening

July 26, 2013 4:30 pm

The Aaron Larson Trio:

Tom Matousek Gallery
996 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Friday, July 26th, 2013
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Free

The last event in the gallery! Everything is moving out early August. Friday July 26th 7-9 PM at A Tom Matousek Gallery join us to view the photography of Peter Zayer and Tanya Rogers, with the The Aaron Larson Trio featuring Wes Casey on bass and Sputnik on drums. I’ll be showing my latest painting, “Unsquare Dance.” We will also have a silent auction of painted flower pots by the special needs Transition Students of San Ramon High (all donations will benefit the San Ramon High Transitions program).

Opera Concert in the Park at Orinda this Sunday

July 24, 2013 4:30 pm

Opera Concert in the Park:

Orinda Community Park
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
4:00pm | Free

Opera Concert in the Park is hosted by Julia Nielsen and features the following singers:

– Elizabeth Baker, mezzo-soprano
– Alex Boyer, tenor
– Coco Harris, soprano
– Bradley Kynard, baritone
– Angela Moser, soprano
– Jason Sarten, bass-baritone
– Lisa van der Ploeg, mezzo
– David Zelenka, baritone
– James Meredith, pianist

This annual event is not to be missed! Maestra Julia Nielsen of San Francisco will be hosting the event and has assembled an exciting cast of talented young singers to present everyone’s favorite opera arias and ensembles. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket, umbrella, chair, kids, dogs and your love of opera to this lovely concert.

Parking is FREE. Orinda Community Park is within walking distance of the Orinda Bart Station.

Houserockers Rock & Soul Band Playing in Moraga this Thurs

July 22, 2013 7:30 pm

Houserockers Rock & Soul Band:

Moraga Commons Park
425 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
Thursday, July 25th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

The Houserockers are a 10 piece Rock & Soul band from Los Gatos, CA that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5 piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section of 2 guitars, bass, drums and keys, they bring the timeless classics to life. Recently named “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest. Browse the band’s website and like them on facebook!

Discussion on John Steinbeck’s Works at Swans’ Fine Books in Walnut Creek this Evening

July 18, 2013 4:30 pm

Discussion on John Steinbeck’s Works:

Swans’ Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

If you are interested in Steinbeck…
…please join us on Thursday evening, July 18th, for an informal discussion on John Steinbeck and collecting his works. Leading the discussion will be James M. Dourgarian, ABAA, one of the country’s foremost experts on John Steinbeck and a Walnut Creek resident. This will be the first of several events which will be offered throughout the year, with additional events planned for further discussion on Steinbeck as well as other authors.

The format will be informal, with Jim beginning the evening talking about John Steinbeck’s life and moving into some of his works. You will learn more about what went into writing the works and how they are viewed today by collectors. Questions and open dialogue will be welcome towards the end of our time together.

Since seating is limited, please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.

Artists Market at Lafayette Gallery this Saturday

July 17, 2013 4:30 pm

Artists Market:

Lafayette Gallery
50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Saturday, July 20th, 2013
11:00am – 5:00pm | Free

Join us on Saturday July 20, from 11 am – 5pm for the third Artists Market of the season. Once again the gallery parking lot will be full of art, ceramics and lovely gift items.

Family Theatre Festival at Lesher Center this Saturday

July 16, 2013 4:30 pm

Family Theatre Festival:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 20th, 2013
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free (tickets on sale for individual performances)

The 7th annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes you and your family to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment.

This year’s entertainment line-up brings some exciting new performances including headliner Aga-Boom whose slapstick silliness and physical comedy promises a riot of unrestrained laughter from children and adults alike. Another new addition is Alex Ramon Magic, who will captivate audiences of all ages with his fresh approach to modern day magic.

Other favorite artists returning to the festival include Sesame Street star puppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble, who will perform Robin Hood, and the Pushcart Players who will perform Stone Soup and Other Stories, a blend of folk tales from around the world.

Plenty of free activities and entertainment will be available, including sock puppet making in the Bedford Gallery, face painting and performances on the outdoor stage.

Cal Alumni Big Band Playing at Moraga Commons Park this Thursday

July 15, 2013 4:30 pm

Cal Alumni Big Band:

Moraga Commons Park
1149 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

The Cal Alumni Big Band is a nonprofit musical organization founded by and for Cal graduates and friends of the local jazz community. The Band is a venue for musicians to continue their quest to play big band jazz and to provide financial and organizational support for students of the University of California Jazz Ensembles educational program. Browse the band’s website and view them on YouTube!

The Moraga Park Foundation invites you to join your friends and neighbors for evenings of family fun at the park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the bandshell and enjoy the music while your children enjoy the park. The volunteers of the Moraga Park Foundation will be serving delicious dinners at the concession stand.

Much Ado About Nothing Playing at Town Hall in Lafayette July 19th – 21st

July 12, 2013 4:30 pm

Much Ado About Nothing:

Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Friday, July 19th – Sunday, July 21st, 2013
8:00pm (2:00pm Sunday) | $15

THE presents Much Ado About Nothing – Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s finest comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing” focuses on Beatrice and Benedick–two sharp-tongued exes whose friends plot to make one fall in love with the other. Add to that two young lovers thwarted by rumors, a jilted brother and an insane watchman, and you have one of the funniest stories ever told.

Kid’s Day – Despicable Me Playing in Moraga this Saturday

July 11, 2013 4:30 pm

Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, July 13th, 2013
11:00am – 3:00pm | $5 (for movie)

The Moraga Police Officers Association is presenting a fun kids day on Saturday, July 13th at the New Rheem Theatre with a movie showing of Despicable Me on the big screen, and a festival of fun activities, face painting, balloons, lots of snacks and much more!

The 2010 animated hit movie with character voices by Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and Julie Andrews starts at 11:00 am at a special price of only $5.00. The festival will start soon after at 12:00 noon til 3:00 pm.

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