From the Orinda Ballet Academy website:
“A Sweet Dream Nutcracker”
Adults & Children, $18, General Seating
Orinda Library Theater
Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 8 at 11:30 & 4pm
Sunday, December 9 at 11:30 & 3:30pm
From the Orinda Ballet Academy website:
“A Sweet Dream Nutcracker”
Adults & Children, $18, General Seating
Orinda Library Theater
Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 8 at 11:30 & 4pm
Sunday, December 9 at 11:30 & 3:30pm
The old deLaveaga Train Station is located right across from the Flying Gasoline gas station in downtown Orinda.
From a sign in front:
This building is the only remaining station of the California & Nevada Railroad. The C&N, a narrow-gauge line constructed in 1890, ran 23 miles between Emeryville and Orinda hauling farm produce and pasengers. The first train steamed into Orinda in 1891. For several years, trainloads of picnickers made this community a SUnday destination. Investors had big plans for this little railroad; it was originally intended to run from EMeryville via Sonora Pass to Bodie and on to COlorado for conection with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Financial difficulties, a lack of patronage, and winter floods dashed these plans and the railroad ceased operation in 1904.
From San Francisco 28 Miles:
To find out more check out this Lamorinda Weekly article here.
Every year the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department tests their hoses out to make sure it’s in proper working order. I was going for a jog one morning and happened across this scene. The hoses stretch all the way back out of frame for hundreds of feet. Pretty cool! In case you were wondering, the wider yellow hoses are for connecting from the hydrant (especially useful in hilly Orinda), while the white ones are what the firefighters hold closer up. They both fit on the fire engine itself.
The 15th annual California Independent Film Festival is taking place at the Rheem Theatre in Moraga and the Orinda Theatre from November 8th through 11th. You can check out the complete schedule here. The films that will be playing are listed here. More information is available at the film festival website here.
The Sleepy Hollow School in Orinda (20 Washington Lane) is hosting “The Great Pumpkin Party” on Saturday, October 13th from 10am – 3pm. Activities include:
carnival games
haunted house
bounce house
obstacle course
cupcake walk
petting zoo
pony rides
magic shows
photo booth and more
Tickets cost $15.
Back in April I noted that the children’s shoe store Tiny Feet opened in December in Theatre Square in Orinda and passing by recently I noticed it has closed. Not sure when it closed, but if you’re looking for children’s shoes you can drop by Howard’s Shoes in the back of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and next door at the Nordstrom children’s shoe section on the 3rd floor.
From the Orinda Jazz Festival website:
Second Annual Orinda Jazz Festival
Sept 30th, 2012, 4PM- 7PM
Orinda Library Auditorium and Adjacent Courtyard
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563Benefit for Orinda Arts Council – Community Programs
FEATURING
Grammy Nominee Alex De Grassi(guitar)
Alex De Grassi Plays “Blue Trout”Grammy Awardee Mads Tolling(violin)
Mads Tolling Plays “Lila’s Dance”Carnegie Hall Performer Carol Alban(flute/vocals)
Carol Alban Plays “Harvest”OTHER PERFORMERS
Groovality Band featuring Simon Russell
Stephanie Bruce (vocals)Ben Flint (piano, JazzSchool Faculty)
Deszon Claiborne (drums)
From the Orinda Chamber of Commerce:
The event will take place from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Theatre District of downtown Orinda. Each restaurant and winery on the tour will provide a small portion that best represents the establishment at no cost to the event ticket holders. The cost of an individual ticket purchased in advance will be $40 (tickets purchased at the door of the event will be $45.00). Reservations will be limited, so attendees are encouraged to reserve early.
Attendees will also enjoy …
- Free valet parking …
- Free 10 minute massages …
- Culinary exhibition by a local master chef …
- Art exhibit featuring 30 local artists …
- Live music and dancing
This looks like a fun event for next Tuesday evening in Orinda. Anyone been before? How was it?
photo by Flickr user Rosa Say
From the Lamorinda Bus Transportation Program:
We anticipate heavy traffic on Hwy 24 this afternoon due to the current highway closure on 680. School bus drivers have been directed to leave the First Student corp. yard in Martinez 30 to 45 minutes ahead of schedule. Orinda drivers may take an alternate route and access Orinda via San Pablo Dam Rd. This will hopefully result in on time arrival to schools for the afternoon pick up. However, please be advised that buses may still be late.
From the Orinda Arts Council:
Orinda Idol is a singing competition open to young people who either attend school or reside in Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette. The seventh annual Orinda Idol will be held in 2012.
The objective of Orinda Idol is to provide an avenue for young people to pursue their love for singing, to bring joy to the community and to have fun!
Orinda Idol 2012 is open to those in kindergarten through 12th grade as of Spring 2012. Entries may be made by individual soloists or by groups.
Auditions will be held May 17 – 19, 2012 and Finalists and Runners-up will be selected by a panel of judges. Registration for auditions will be from April 1 – 30, 2012. The Finalists will perform at the Finals, to be held at the Orinda Theatre on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Soloists will compete in four categories by grade and groups will compete in two categories by grade. Finalists will receive immediate feedback from a panel of three judges. Winners in each category will be based on a combination of the judges scoring and the audience vote. Winners will receive cash prizes and all Finalists will receive gift certificates.
Following the auditions, Finalists and Runners-up will have the opportunity to attend or participate in a number of other events, including group seminars on what makes an outstanding performance, a summer pool and karaoke party, a performance in the Orinda Community Park, and a performance at Orinda Theatre Square. Winners will also be invited to perform at the Orinda Car Show and the Orinda EFO/Chamber of Commerce Dine Around Town event.
A detailed schedule can be viewed here.