LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Calendar | Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda events

	MUSIC AND CONCERTS AND THEATRE
	GLORIETTA PRESENTS "SEUSSICAL": Glorietta 4th and 5th graders present the musical "Suessical," featuring stories and characters from Dr. Seuss. The shows are May 1 at 4:00 and 7:00 and May 2 at 3:00 and 7:00 at Glorietta. Tickets are $10.00 (premier) and $5.00 (standard) seating. They may be purchased at seussicalplaytix@gmail.com. _________________________ Another Big Band Ball Room Dance with the Rossmoor Big Band will be on Friday, May 1st at the Art Deco Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dancing from 7:30-10:00pm. Tickets $10 per person-available at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Sponsored by the Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda Chambers of Commerce. Call 284-7404 or go to www.lafayettechamber.org. _________________________ Peter Fletcher: Classical Guitarist in Concert, May 14 at 7 p.m. Moraga Library. Friends of the Moraga Library host the return visit of Peter Fletcher, award-winning classical guitarist. Register at the Library. _________________________ Acalanes High School students’ SAVE OUR SCHOOL Benefit concert, is scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 15th at the Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church. The concert will feature classical and world music performed by students and professional musicians, including a finale with Gold Coast Chamber Players featuring Jeremy Cohen. Tickets will be sold for $20, and a complete meal (pasta, bread, salad, and dessert) will also be sold before the show and during intermission for $7. Tickets can either be bought at the door for $20 (a full meal is $7, starting at 6:00 pm) or online at http://acalaneshs.revtrak.net. _________________________ “Something Blue” on May 16th & 17th - enjoy Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Brenda Vahur Tom-piano, Hindemith’s Trauermusik with Betsy London-viola, and the premiere of Dave Eshelman’s Incredible Blue. Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra’s concert includes Michael Torke’s fascinating Bright Blue Music, Frank Bridge’s passionate Lament for String Orchestra, Alec Wilder’s eclectic and Serenade for Winds, and Irving Fine’s Blue Towers. 5/16/09 7:30 p.m. Los Medanos College Recital Hall, Pittsburg, Tickets: $5 - $10. 5/17/09 7:30 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, Tickets: $15 - $18, at the door, by phone (925-943-SHOW), or online at www.LesherArtsCenter.org. _________________________ 16th Annual Concert at the Res -Saturday May 16, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The Lafayette Rotary Club’s FREE afternoon event showcases our local school music programs that play live music at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir. The Rotarians who produce the show direct event proceeds to support local school music programs, and to help fund local charities and organizations. Performing at this year's Concert at the Res will be the Stanley Symphonic Band, the highly acclaimed Acalanes Wind Ensemble, the Big Band of Rossmoor, and the Bentley School Jazz combo. A free shuttle is provided for rides from main parking lot to the concert. _________________________ The first Annual MEF Showcase will celebrate the talents of our Kindergarten through High School students with instrumental & choral music and art. This unique event serves as a thank you to our generous community of donors and will truly ignite your senses and enlighten your souls. Don’t miss out on this free, fun event for the whole community. Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Moraga Commons Bandshell. For more information, please contact Stacy Giglio at 925-388-1110 orthegigliofamily@comcast.net




	ART
	Landscape Painting Exhibit at Lafayette Studio May 1- May 8, 2009. The students of Charles White's landscape painting classes will exhibit their work at the Lafayette Studio starting with a reception and demonstration on Friday, May 1 from 6-8pm. The exhibition combines paintings from talented beginning students to advanced students, who exhibit and sell paintings on their own. http://www.laa4art.org/lafayettestudio.html. _________________________ Acalanes students’ artwork and photography on display at Fastframe of Lafayette during May, 2009, with an opening reception on Sunday, May 3rd, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy mixed-art media created by 50 students from Acalanes’ digital photography and art programs. Fastframe is located at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Contact Owner Anthony Ruiz at 283-7620. _________________________ The Moraga Art Gallery’s group show “The Inner Spirit” is open through May 30th and features the work of Nancy Robinson. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center- next to Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. 925.376.5407. _________________________ The Orinda Arts Council’s May show in the Library Gallery is with nationally known water colorist Anne Falllin. Orinda Library Gallery, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda. (925) 254-2184. _________________________ Saturday Artists Markets Open at The Lafayette Gallery will be held on May 9th, June 13th, July 11th and August 8th from 11 to 5 pm on Saturdays. The parking lot of the Lafayette Gallery will be transformed into an inviting outdoor market place with artists displaying and demonstrating their art. The regular Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pmLafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette Circle, 925-284-2788. Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. May 27-100 Years of Landscape Art in Northern California 2 p.m. SF Museums of Fine Arts docent lecture re visual artists A. Mathews, Wm. Keith, W. Thiebaud and Wm. T. Wiley. Presented by Friends of Moraga Library.

	LECTURES

	First Friday Forum presents UC Berkeley Professor Ananya Roy speaking on Global Poverty: Challenges and Hopes for the New Millennium on May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. Roy will explore the efforts to alleviate poverty and the challenges they face such as the current fiscal crisis, the food crisis, and global trade. Roy is the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Teaching Award, Berkeley’s highest teaching honor. Refreshments are served at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. _________________________ As part of Contra Costa County Library’s Reading Festival (see article page 8) this event brings Les Rae, educator, writing coach and East Bay resident, to the Moraga Library on Saturday, May 2nd, at 1pm.It’s your life – write it down ! Using memory as your map, travel down roads of reminiscence and trails of tales. Come and learn some tips and techniques to help you get started on the journey of your lifetime…….Anyone with queries regarding above workshop event can e-mail Les at writebackwhen@sbcglobal.net or contact Linda Waldroup at Moraga Library _________________________ “Julia Morgan, Architect” is a performance about Miss Morgan’s struggle to become an architect and her lifelong involvement with women’s philanthropic organizations. Betty Marvin, a professional historian, who bases her Julia Morgan impersonation on extensive research, will perform this portrayal. On Friday May 8th, this will be at the Moraga Community Center, Hacienda, La Sala Bldg. from 1 - 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for non-members and $13 for members. To register contact Emeritus College (925) 906-9105. _________________________ Tuesday, May 19, 4pm, Surrey Blackburn will discuss and sign copies of Tales from My Grandmother: Memories of a Child in World War II England. Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda, 254-7606. _________________________ BOOK SALE - Friends of the Orinda Library - Thursday May 7 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sorting Room and Bookshop (Bookshop is open until 6 p.m.) This monthly sale offers quality books for all interests and all ages. Funds raised are used for books, computers and other library materials and library programs. Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda 925-254-1358.




	KIDS, TEENS & PARENTS
	Computer Crime Awareness - Online Child Exploitation, an eye opening presentation by Piedmont Police Officer Steve DeWarns. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7-9 pm, MPH at the Orinda Intermediate School, 80 Ivy Drive, Orinda. No fee, register at the event or on-line at (course no 05-6114). _________________________ May 2nd!!!! Lafayette Nursery School’s Annual Science Day of Discovery. Come join us and make volcanoes explode, blast rockets into space, and explore the gooey texture of ‘flubber.’ Become an archeologist for the day and dig for dinosaur bones, or play with huge bubbles. This hands-on science fair features exhibits and experiments designed for children preschool age through third grade. Cost: Children preschool through Grade 3 are $4.00 each. When: Saturday May 2nd, 2009. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Where: LAFAYETTE NURSERY SCHOOL. 979 First Street, Lafayette. _________________________ Kids Activities at the Moraga Library Storytime for ages 3-7: Tuesdays, May 5 and 12 at 4:00 p.m. Lapsit for ages 6-24 months: Wednesdays, May 6 and 13 at 10:00 a.m. Toddler Time for 2-3 ½: Wednesdays, May 6 and 13 at 10:45 a.m. Special Event: Poopology 101 on Thursday May 7 at 4 p.m. A CCC Reading Festival presented by East Bay Regional Park District. How and what we can learn about animals from clues they leave such as scats and tracks. _________________________ The Moraga Juniors is sponsoring Moraga’s first ever sidewalk chalk art contest as part of the Moraga Community Faire on May 9 at Rheem Shopping Center. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. the day of the event, and contestants can work on their creations between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A $1 participation fee covers the cost of the chalk. The theme is “Beautiful Moraga,” and prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group: 3-5, 5-8, 9-12 & 13-18. For more information about the Moraga Community Faire, visit www.moragachamber.org/faire. _________________________ Sport Equipment Freecycling in Lamorinda-No money exchange, just give and take. Saturday, May 16 from 1:00 - 3:00pm at Moraga Commons. All kid's equipment such as bikes, trikes, golf clubs, skiis/boots/ helmets, baseball equipment, tennis rackets, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, soccer balls/shin guards, strollers, booster/car seats, high chairs, etc that are in good and safe condition. Contact Bev Harper with any questions: bali42@yahoo.com. _________________________ Teen Movie Night! Showing The Goonies Fri, May 29, 7:30pm. Orinda Community Center Auditorium $2 in advance $5 at the door. Bring blankets to sit on! Loard’s Ice Cream & Top Dog. Presented by the City of Orinda Teen Advisory Council. Sponsored by OCCA and the Friends of the Library.
	OTHER
	Cinco de Mayo Event at the Hacienda - Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Spend an evening at the Hacienda de las Flores. This event is sponsored by the Hacienda Foundation & Town of Moraga – Parks and Recreation Department. The evening will include Mexican food, music, Piñatas & Games for Kids and fun for the entire family. Bring your Family, Friends & Neighbors. Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga _________________________ Moraga Beautiful- Saturday, May 2, Rancho Laguna Park Clean-up Day, 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Everyone welcome, come and show your community spirit. Wear old cloths, bring work gloves and help keep your town beautiful. Tasks for all age levels and abilities. _________________________ Glassblowers at Smyers Glass Studio annual Spring Open House and Sale: April 30, May 1, 2, and 3 from 10am to 5pm at 675 East H Street in Benicia. Visitors are welcome back into the glassblowers workspace where skilled artisans gather hot molten glass out of the 2000 degree furnace and fashion it into functional objects of beauty. Vases, wine goblets, glass pumpkins, jewelry, bowls and lighting are just some of the objects that the Smyers artists create and display in the studio's showroom. Visitors can feel the furnace heat and converse with the artist's while they work the glass. Ample parking. _________________________ Bay Area Cancer Forum -Understanding a Diagnosis of Her2 Positive Breast Cancer with Peggy Mueller, MS, RN, OCN. Physicians and scientists now know that breast cancer is not one disease but many different diseases that may present and act differently according to their genetic make-up. Tuesday, May 5, 6:15-7:45pm. Markstein Cancer Services, Providence Pavilion, 3100 Summit Street, Oakland. No fee but space is limited, registration requested. Call the Markstein Cancer Education Services (510) 869-8833 to reserve your space. _________________________ Dancers for Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon and fashion show to benefit funding of free mammograms and breast cancer screening for uninsured/underinsured women in our area will be held Thursday, May 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 at Metro Lafayette. See article page 8. _________________________ The Moraga Community Faire will take place May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rheem Shopping Center, 570 Center St., Moraga. The event will include a sidewalk chalk art contest for ages 3 to 18, a classic car show, music performances, wine tasting, a climbing wall, food, arts and crafts, local merchants, and a bounce house and other children’s activities. For more information visit www.moragachamber.org/faire. _________________________ A California Native Blessing with Ohlone elder Marvin Marine on Saturday, May 9. 10-10:45 am. Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve Native Plant Self-Guided Trail Behind Merritt College, Parking Lot E. Noon to 3pm: Come learn Native Californian and early Spanish dances. Oakland’s Peralta Hacienda 34th Ave @ Hyde (off Coolidge) www.vinapafoundation.org. _________________________ Packing Light—Learn to minimize, accessorize, and condense what you take on your next trip. Emeritus College instructor Helen Stimson, a travel agent, will reveal her tips from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, May 11, at the Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette. The fee: $12. To register, visit www.dvc.edu/emeritus or call (925) 906-9105. _________________________ The 10th Annual Lafayette Kitchen Tour on Sat. May 16th 10am-3pm is hosted by Lafayette Juniors and will benefit Youth Homes. Tour six spectacular new and newly remolded kitchens and enjoy a gourmet lunch in a beautiful garden setting. Tickets are available at Premier Kitchens (3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd.), Douglah Deisgn (3577 Mt. Diablo Blvd) or www.lafayettejuniors.org. $35 per ticket and $12 per catered lunch. 7h Annual "Taste of Lafayette” – Tuesday, May 19, 2009-The event begins in Lafayette Plaza at 5:30pm where you can listen to music, enjoy a glass of wine, nosh on appetizers, and get a chance to join in on a spectacular raffle that will raise money for the projects that the Lafayette Community Foundation will fund. Next you can stroll down Lafayette’s Restaurant Row on Mt Diablo Blvd. or board the shuttle bus that will take you up and down the boulevard. Between 15-20 local restaurants and catering companies will be participating. At each stop, comes another “taste.” Tickets for the event will be available through the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, located at 100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103. Visit our website at www.lafayettechamber.org or call 284-7404. _________________________ Green Rheem. Don’t miss it! The 2nd Thursday of Each month, The Rheem Theatre in Moraga features an opportunity to “Think Globally and Act Locally”. Join us at 6pm for local wine, local food and networking, then enjoy a new environmental film at 7pm! For more information and current movie listing, please check out, http://www.sustainablelafayette.net/events/green-rheem.html. or call 925-708-9686. _________________________ So, you think you can't dance? Well now you can LEARN to dance Salsa at the Orinda Community Center on Monday nights! The instruction is step-by-step, so anyone can learn to dance salsa! You can even get a FREE class coupon at www.SalsawithTomaj.com Mondays: 7:00 - 8:30 Beginners, 8:00 - 9:30 Intermediates. $15 Drop-in. Orinda Community Center, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda.