| | Published June 10th, 2009
| Summer Events in Orinda
| | By Andrea A. Firth |  | | Melyssa Snyder helps launch the new Splash Pad at the Moraga Commons with Parks and Rec Director Jay Ingram
Photo Doug Kohen
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Concerts-in-the-Park
This annual summer concert series is a favorite Tuesday night event for both the young, old, and in-betweens of Orinda. Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxilliary the concerts are will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy the free music!
June 23rd The Dave Crimmen Band (Rock-a-Billy)
June 30th Juke Joint (Rhythm & Blues)
July 7th Mixed Nuts (Rock, Disco, Blues, Oldies)
July 14th The Crises (Rock & Blues)
July 21st Stone Soup (Oldies Rock)
July 28th Pladdohg (Celtic Rock & Folk)
A Walk in the Art
Over 20 local artists will display their work throughout Orinda's Theater Square.
Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Take a walk through the square to view exceptional art for sale at exception values.
Orinda Theater Square Summer Music Series
Plan to catch dinner in town on Thursdays this summer when Theater Square will host it's summer concert series. Staring June 11th through September 17th, bands will be filling the square with music every other Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
June 11th and 25th 747 Express featuring
Ed McClary and Michael Hatfield
July 9th Surefire featuring
Bob Athayde and friends
July 23rd Michael Robinson Band
August 6th 747 Express
August 20th Surefire
September 3rd Michael Robinson Band
September 17th Stone Soup
Orinda Starlight Village Players
A mystery, a classic, and a comedy will all be part of the Starlight Village Players' 2009 season-an intimate outdoor theater experience in downtown Orinda. [The Outdoor Theater is located in the corner of the Orinda Community Center Park.] The three plays will run from June through September on Friday evenings starting at 8:30 p.m. with select Thursday evening shows and Sunday late matinees. For a complete schedule and ticket pricing go to www.orsvp.org or call (925) 253-1191 or email info@orvsp.org.
June 5th thru June 27th
Spider's Web
By Agatha Christie
July 17th thru August 15th
Cyrano de Bergerac
By Edmond Eugene Alexis Rostand
September 11th thru September 26th
Harvey
By Mary Coyle Chase
Orinda Celebrates July 4th
The Orinda Association has planned an "old fashioned" 4th of July celebration complete with all of the favorite events and entertainment from the past years. The day will kick off with a fun run at 8:00 a.m. followed by the parade through the City at 10:00 a.m. There will plenty to eat, do, and enjoy including a pancake breakfast, a mini car show, kids' games and a petting zoo, and music by the Bob Claire Orchestra. Pack a picnic and plan to spend the day. For more information, go to www.orindaassociation.org.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA