The Secret Lives of Native Plants and Animals this Sunday at the Lafayette Library

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
1:00pm – 2:30pm | Free

Get ready for this year’s summer outings with a slide presentation and a talk highlighting some little known, and sometimes bizarre tidbits about the native plants and animals we can encounter on our warm weather hikes. From “wait a while” ceanothus to “sexy” coyote bush, “stinky” beetles to love struck “blue bellies”, you may never look at our common trailside companions in quite the same way again!
This program is co-listed with The Lafayette Library and Learning Center and Sustainable Lafayette.

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Pyramid’s Unfiltered Summer Music Series – Mark Schuh Playing Tomorrow

June 20, 2013 4:30 pm

Pyramid’s Unfiltered Summer Music Series:

Pyramid Alehouse
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 21st, 2013
7:00pm – 10:30pm

Join us in our Beer Garden for Pyramid’s Unfiltered Summer Music Series. Enjoy a pint of your favorite Pyramid Brew while listening to the sounds of Mark Schuh.

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Former NBA Player Adonal Foyle Speaks at Lafayette Library this Friday

June 19, 2013 4:30 pm

Authors & Athletes – Adonal Foyle:

Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 21st, 2013
6:30pm – 7:30pm | $5 adults, Free children

Join us for this new family series – Authors & Athletes! Our first author/athlete is the renowned NBA Star, Author, Poet and Motivational Speaker Adonal Foyle. Adonal will share his amazing journey as an NBA player, covering over a decade of games, experiences, insight, and intrigue.

Book sales and signing, too.

$5/adult, Free/youth

To reserve call: 925-283-6513 x103 or email: reserve@LLLCF.org

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Thom Bresh at Mighty Fine Guitars this Sunday

June 18, 2013 4:30 pm

Thom Bresh:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
7:00pm – 10:00pm

MFG is pleased as punch to present. Please RSVP ASAP! stevie@mightyfineguitars.com

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Art & Jazz Sunset Social at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek this Friday

June 17, 2013 4:30 pm

Art & Jazz Sunset Social:

Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 21st, 2013
5:00pm – 8:00pm | $15

One of our most popular events of the year, the Art & Jazz Sunset Social offers the irresistible combination of food, wine, and great music. Also back this year: plein air painters!

Musical Guest: Dogbone

Menu by Taheri’s Mediterranean Restaurant
$15; food and drinks sold separately

Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended – this event will sell out!

Call the office (925) 944-9352 or register online.

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Artists Market at Lafayette Art Gallery Tomorrow

June 14, 2013 4:30 pm

Artists Market:

Lafayette Art Gallery
50 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
11:00am – 5:00pm | Free

If you missed Mother’s Day, it isn’t too late to make up with a lovely gift amongst the jewelry, ceramics and other art works in the gallery. And, don’t forget Dad this month. Just the right gift might be waiting in the gallery or at our second Artists Market on Saturday June 15, 11 am – 5 pm in the picnic area and gallery parking lot. Again, there will be 12-14 artists from the gallery and the community.

And, while you are checking out the gallery or the market, don’t forget to take a tour of our recently reopened Sculpture Garden.

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The Screwtape Letters Playing at Lesher Center June 21st – June 23rd

June 12, 2013 4:30 pm

The Screwtape Letters:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
June 21st – June 23rd, 2013

A hit in NYC and Chicago, the magnificent theatrical adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS returns to Walnut Creek due to popular demand from June 21 through June 23. THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS is a provocative look at spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. Now in its third smash year, THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS’ National Tour has delighted capacity audiences in over 50 major cities. THE NEW YORK TIMES raved that the production is “Humorous and Lively…The Devil Has Rarely Been Given His Due More Perceptively!”; THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES hailed it as “Smart, Sizzling Entertainment!”; and CHRISTIANITY TODAY called THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS “A Profound Experience!”

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A Day in the Life of Lafayette on June 21st

June 11, 2013 4:30 pm

A Day in the Life of Lafayette:

Lafayette
Friday, June 21st, 2013
12:01am – 11:59pm | Free

A Day in the Life of Lafayette aims to create a crowdsourced snapshot of our community on that particular day. All are invited to participate, from 5 years old to 105 years old! This is your opportunity to think outside the lens.

Here’s how it works:

On Friday, June 21 – the Summer Solstice, the longest day of year –take pictures in Lafayette anytime between 12:01 am and 11:59 pm. Choose a photo, including the time and location it was taken, and submit it to the City of Lafayette Offices between July 12^thand July 30^th (by 5 pm). The Lafayette Public Art Committee will review the entries and select the winning photographs to be displayed at the Library Gallery at the Community Hall and on the City’s website from September through November. A reception will be held at the gallery in late September to recognize the finalists.

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Fun Times at the Inaugural Walnut Creek Film Festival

June 11, 2013 10:00 am

The inaugural Walnut Creek Film Festival took place last weekend beginning Friday night and lasting throughout Sunday evening. I had a chance to see some of the short films being shown and thought the movies were really cool. My favorites were:

Shanghai Love Market (hilarious!!!)
ASAD (moving and funny)
Harry Grows Up (cute)
The Maker (weird in a good way)
Talking Dog For Sale, 10 Euros (hilarious)
Spaghetti for Two (crazy funny)
Los Gritones (2 minutes long, great!)

It’s refreshing to have access to these independent movies right downtown so I’m thrilled about this film festival coming to Walnut Creek. Being the comedy fan I am I was partial to the comedy shorts although I enjoyed other genres as well. Yes, there were a few that didn’t work for me at all, but it was more than offset by the standouts listed above. I will definitely be back next year to check out the new offerings. Since they offer tickets based on genres in addition to all-day passes the possibilities are huge. I’ll definitely be back for the comedy block next year!

Did anyone go to this festival? What were your favorites?

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Twilight Hikes With Night Birds at White Canyon on June 22nd

June 10, 2013 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user Marie Hale

Twilight Hikes With Night Birds:

Mitchell Canyon Visitors Center and Trailhead
Mt. Diablo State Park, Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
7:00pm | $6

We’ll start at Mitchell Canyon listening to birds of the early evening as we hike to Red Road. As twilight approaches, we will plan to be near the upper part of Red Road, listening for Common Poorwill and local owls. Bring a flashlight, binoculars and water. The retuning hike in the dark may also turn up some interesting wildlife.

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