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| Calendar Listings issue #18, November 11th, 2009 |
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| ART |
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Hearst Gallery: Out of This World:
Real & Imagined Images of Our Solar System through Dec. 13. Dazzling large-scale digital images of our solar system - planet surfaces & their moons - by the best known space artists of our time; images from Voyager 1 & 2, Mars Rover, Hubble, and Cassini missions; wide-screen Mars Mariner Valley fly-through simulation; interactive computer programs; model of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mars Rover robot set in a “Marscape;” NASA history in film, narrated by Harrison Ford, study table. The Hearst Gallery is located at Saint Mary’s College, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga. The building is directly behind the Chapel. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Suggested admission donation: $3.
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Moraga Art Gallery presents a new group show, "Pitchers, Pictures and Lotsa Bling," featuring local artists showing watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry and glass designs. The show will run through January 9, 2010. The Gallery is featuring the work of potter Donna Arganbright, who enjoys creating original, functional pottery and painter Bob Wahrhaftig, who loves to paint with strong colors; most recently portraits and figurative paintings. Moraga Art Gallery is located at 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center/next to CVS Drugs in Moraga. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12-5 pm. (925) 376-5407.
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Preview an award winning exhibit of plein aire paintings by Hilary Lambert-Mills and Taki Tu on November 14th 3:30-6:00pm, Orinda Theater Square, aMFa (allison mccrady fine arts). (925) 788-5866.
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Exploring the Cosmos by Spacecraft and Paint Brush, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. In honor of the International Year of Science 2009 & the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries, the School of Science & the Hearst Gallery present an evening with noted astronomer and exhibition artist William K. Hartmann, Ph.D. Stargazing & Leonid Meteor Shower Watch follows, 8:30 pm on Soda Center patio and lawn. Stargazing subject to weather condition cancellation; call (925) 631-4379. Admission is free.
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Laura Van Duren exhibition through Nov 30th, Scott McCue Gallery 83, located at 83 Orinda Way, Orinda. Tel:(925) 253-1719. An Opening Reception with the Artist will be held on Thursday, Nov 12, 6-8pm.
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Annual Holiday Sale:
Avid local potter, Kate Chenok, will be featured in the Clay Arts Guild annual holiday ceramics sale December 4 - December 6 in Walnut Creek. Chenok will be among over 40 East Bay artists displaying their works for sale, offering shoppers and art lovers a multitude of gallery quality, handmade gift ideas. The three-day sale will be held in two different locations. Friday, Dec 4, 5 pm – 9 pm: Opening party with music and refreshments. Saturday, Dec 5, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday, Dec 6 - 10 am – 5 pm; Jewelry, photography and fiber arts at the Civic Arts Shadelands Campus at 111 Wiget Lane at Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. Ceramics will be at 1313 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. (925) 943-5846 or
www.arts-ed.org/civicartsale.htm.
Seven artists will show their talent in a show Nov. 25 and Nov. 27-29, noon – 5 p.m., at The Forge, 3420 Mt Diablo Blvd in Lafayette. A reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 5-9 p.m., with a musical performance by Oteino Vumapile. Media includes watercolor, oil, acrylic figurative and abstract paintings, as well as glass jewelry, ceramics and sculpture.
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“All That Glitters,”open through Dec 24, is the annual holiday exhibit at the Lafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, California 94549. Painting, prints, photography, ceramics, watercolor and mixed media art works feature memories and personal expression. Select gallery artists create artistic ornaments and cards to welcome the season. A gala holiday reception is planned for December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The opening reception coincides with the lighting of the nearby Lafayette Hospice Tree of Lights. All are invited to celebrate with a visit to the Lafayette Gallery. Gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM. Phone (925) 284-2788. www.lafayettegallery.net.
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| MUSIC |
The Contra Costa Chorale will be performing in concert on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm. Guest Soloists include Courtney Bowes, lyric soprano and Chie Treagus, alto. The Chorale will be performing Vivaldi’s Gloria and several classical pieces by Faure, Beethoven, Mozart, Pinkham, Newbury, and Montanero. Tickets are available at the door or by calling (510) 527-2026. General Admission is $15.00, Seniors/Students/Disabled $12.00 and children under 12 are free. The concert will be held at Santa Maria Church on 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda. For more information visit the Chorale’s website at www.ccchorale.org.
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The Dancers Circle, directed by cofounder Genia Simpson, will perform Sunday, Nov 15 at 4 pm, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane in Lafayette. This group will take your breath away with their grace, expressiveness, and theological potency. Their program will use recorded world music from Latin America, Ireland, the United States and Iceland; in addition, they will dance to spirituals sung live by special guest artist John Thomas. In this variety of dance offerings in a series of beautiful costumes, you will enjoy a feast for the senses and a gift bouquet of artistic imagination. Admission is free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be taken.
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The Campolindo Music Department will present their fall concert on Thursday, Nov 19 at 7:30PM at the Campolindo Performing Arts Center, 300 Moraga Road, Moraga. The concert will feature performances by the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic and Concert Bands under the direction of Harvey Benstein. Works performed include Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings; Gustav Holst, Second Suite for Band featuring soprano Erika Henningsen; Frank Ticheli’s An American Elegy; E. F. Goldman, Chimes of Liberty March: Puccini, Nessum Dorma: Hailstork, New Wade’N Water, and Encanto by Robert Smith.
Admission is complimentary and open to the public.
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The Saint Mary's College student Jazz Band, under the direction of John Maltester, will perform on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at the Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. Free and open to all.
Organ Recital by Rudy de Vos, Music Director of Oakland's new and architecturally striking Christ the Light Cathedral. The recital is de Vos' first opportunity to perform a full-length program in the East Bay area. The recital includes classic religious selections and is performed on the historic pipe organ in the Chapel at Saint Mary's College. The chapel pipe organ of Saint Mary's combines original pipe work and a classic façade from 1859, additional pipe work from 1901 and modern digital control systems completed in the year 2000. When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 8 p.m. Where: Chapel, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. Cost: Free and open to the public. See article page 9.
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On November 21 & 22 the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra presents the Music That Merges with Words in collaboration with Cantare con Vivo’s Chamber Ensemble. The program includes Vaughan Williams’ Serenade To Music, Fantasia on Greensleeves, two a capella compositions, Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy, Grainger’s Danny Boy, and Jacob’s Old Wine in New Bottles. Sunday November 22, 2:00 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek. Tickets: $15 - $18 at the door, by phone ((925) 943-SHOW), or online at www.LesherArtsCenter.org .
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Start the holiday season off with a song! Join us at the annual holiday concert performances by Saint Mary's College's student chorus; the NightinGaels. The program includes selections from the great composers, contemporary artists and holiday favorites. When: Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. Where: Chapel, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. Free and open to all.
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The Saint Mary's College Student Chamber Musicians, directed by Lino Rivera, Dawn Foster-Dodson and Martin Rokeach will perform vocal and instrumental music from a variety of prestigious composers. There will be two performances, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. The Chapel, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. All are welcome.
Big Band Ball Room Dance, Friday December 4 with the Rossmoor Big Band at the Art Deco Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the dance runs from 7:30pm through 10:00pm. The Rheem Theatre is located at 350 Park Street, in the Rheem Shopping Center. The Theatre was built in 1955. It is one of the last “classic” theaters built in the Bay Area and was known for live big band in years gone by. Tickets are $10.00, sold at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce office, located at 100 Lafayette Circle #103, Lafayette. Tickets may also be purchased at the Rheem Theatre. Purchase your tickets in advance, as this event sells out. Space is limited. Call (925) 284-7404 or visit www.lafayettechamber.org for information. |
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| THEATRE |
Saint Mary’s College Performing Arts Theatre Program presents a production of "At Mrs. Dalloway’s Party", an evening of short stories written by Virginia Woolf and adapted for the stage. Woolf’s innovative “stream of consciousness” narrative sets the evening’s entertainment simultaneously at a party thrown by the famous Mrs. Dalloway, and inside the minds of several guests. Wry observations and elegant prose come to life onstage through some of Woolf’s most amusing characters. The play opens November 12th for a two-weekend run in LeFevre Theatre on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 for non-Saint Mary’s students with ID as well as Saint Mary’s faculty and staff, and $8 dollars for Saint Mary’s students. Group discounts are available. To purchase tickets phone the Performing Arts Department at (925) 631-4670.
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PETER PAN Performed by 78 OIS students in two casts, Run by 34 OIS students on tech crew
Performances: November 10 - 14, 2009 (six performances, 3 for each cast) Location: Orinda Intermediate School (OIS), Multi Purpose Room, 80 Ivy Drive, Orinda, (925) 258-3090. Tickets: $6-$10 Information on how to order tickets online in available on OIS website (starting October 23). www.orindaschools.org/ois. See story page 14.
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The Saint Mary’s College Performing Arts Dance Program presents their annual fall concert, "Altered States, Fabulous Shoes" on December 3, 4, and 5 at 8 PM in LeFevre Theatre. This concert, featuring 8 premiere works from members of the Saint Mary’s College Dance Company. This concert is free and open to the public. Please call (925) 631-4670 for additional information.
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New Moon Release Party. With less than a month before New Moon hits theaters, parties are popping up on fansites all over the world! If you haven’t already planned out your elaborate party, you’re invited to join Moraga Twi-Moms and Twilighters Anonymous.com to watch New Moon on November 19, at the Brenden Theaters in Concord, CA – 1985 Willow Pass Rd. The party begins at 10:30pm, with the movie following at 12:00am. You can purchase your tickets at newmoonmovierelease.com. You will receive a ticket to the midnight release of New Moon, party time activities, goodie bags, and a chance to win cool door prizes!
The California Independent Film Festival will screen the classic movie, “White Christmas” on Dec 12 at the Orinda Theatre. Entertainment will feature the Miramonte High School Chamber Choir. This event benefits the Lamorinda Teen Center Foundation and CAIFF. Tickets are available at the box offices of the Orinda and Rheem Theatres, or visit www.caiff.org. General Admission: $15; Seniors & Students: $13. |
| LITERATURE & LECTURES |
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Saint Mary's College History Dept Presents: Lincoln at 200 – in Fact Rather than Fiction. A lecture to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. U.S. History Lecturer Gerald Henig addresses questions such as: Was he genuinely interested in the welfare of African Americans? Was he an effective military commander? Henig examines Lincoln as great emancipator, commander in chief, political leader and attempts to separate fact from fiction. Monday, Nov 16, 7:00 pm, Saint Mary’s College of California, Soda Activity Center, 1928 St. Mary's Road Moraga. Free and open to the public. For more information contact: (925) 631-4611.
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Friends of the Orinda Library Holiday Book Sale will be Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Bookshop and the Sorting Room of the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, The sale includes bargains in just-like-new books and collector's books for adults and a big selection of books for children from toddlers to teenagers. The sale offers a fine place to start holiday gift shopping; 254-1358.
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St. Mary's College's Kalmanovitz School of Education will have keynote speaker, Marcia Tate, author of "Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain!" at its Distinguished Speaker Event on Saturday, November 21, from 8:30am-1:00pm. Register online at
www.stmarys-ca.edu/saturdayseminars or contact Lydia Wiley at lwiley@stmarys-ca.edu for more information.
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Joyce Maynard comes to Sweet Thursday at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, November 19, 7:30 p.m. Presented by The Friends of the Lafayette Library, literary icon Joyce Maynard will be the first author to grace the new building following its grand opening on November 14. Her newest novel, Labor Day, is a story of love, passion and the pain of adolescence. In addition to talking about her new book, Joyce will speak about the controversy surrounding her earlier memoir, and about story-telling and the writing process. Coffee and dessert will be served. Suggested $5 donation to benefit the new library's extended hours.
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| HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE |
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St Mary's College Women's Guild present's, "A Whale of a Sale." It has a wonderful collection of "Trinkets and Treasures." Preview day for the sales is Wed, Nov 11, 4pm to 7pm. Sale day is Thursday, Nov 12, 10am to 4pm. held at the SMC Soda Center. All proceeds go to SMC Scholarship Fund. For info call (925) 376-4339.
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Bargain Hunters get ready - the Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale will take place on Sunday, November 15th from 7am to 3pm at the Lafayette Community Center's Live Oak Room, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette. The annual event offers savvy shoppers a chance to find great discounts on a wide range of items including furniture, kids clothing, baby gear, home accessories and designer fashions. There's truly something for everyone! The rummage sale is a major fundraiser for the Lafayette Juniors, a group dedicated to serving the community, especially women and children. All proceeds from the rummage sale will benefit programs helping local children and families in need. For more information contact: lafayettejuniors@gmail.com. See story page 11.
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The Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Road, is hosting a Souper Holiday Sunday on December 6th from 11:30 am to 2 pm. This fundraiser will feature homemade soup and pie, a holiday boutique with homemade jams and pie, fillings, cards, crocheted dish cloths, knitted items, cloth shopping bags, quilted items, jewelry and more. There will also be crafts for children of all ages. Please join us for a hearty lunch, some holiday shopping and traditional ornaments made at one of the craft tables. (925) 284-4765.
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| OTHER |
Bobbie and Tom Preston will be doing the “Cycle Recycle”, collecting repairable bikes for refurbishing by the inmates at Marsh Creek Detention Facility again this year. The repaired bikes will be given at Christmas to under-privileged children throughout the county. Most needed are tricycles and junior bikes. Not only do the kids get the gift of a bike, the inmates learn the marketable skill of bicycle repair. New and/or used, repairable bikes may be delivered to the side driveway of the Preston’s home from now through the month of November only: 1307 Larch Avenue, Moraga. (No need to contact the Prestons before leaving a bike, unless you need more information). For more information call (925) 376-8474.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast, Friday, November 20, 7:00am—8:30am with Guest Speaker John Chiang, State of California Controller. Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. For Reservations (925) 284-7404. Tickets are $15. Please join The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club, the Lafayette Rotary Club, city leaders, residents and the business community for breakfast as we have done for 29 years.
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Tuesday, November 24, “The Missionary Connection.” 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Peace Room, St. Monica Parish Center, 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and for the Advent season, Deacon Clement (Santa Maria Parish) and Gladys Chen will share their missionary experiences in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Men are invited to join us as we learn about the many faces of God in worlds far away. Anyone wishing to attend who needs transportation to and from the event should contact: tobrien001@earthlink.net and for babysitting information, please call (925) 283-3398.
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Moraga Women's Society presents its 23rd biennial Holiday Homes Tour, Friday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tour five unique Moraga homes. $30.00 donation. Tickets include a Tea and Boutique. Pre-ordered Box Lunch $10. In consideration of the homeowners, guests will be asked to remove their shoes at the door. Please do not bring children. No photography. For tickets, please call: 376-3187 or Purchase Tickets “cash, or check only” at King Florist in Rheem Shopping Center or Moraga Hardware & Lumber and Across the Way in the Moraga Shopping Center. Proceeds from this event support Moraga Schools, Library & Parks.
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Holiday Home decorating contest sponsored by the Town of Moraga Parks and Recreation Department. Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place homes. Homes will be judged upon creativity, originality, and overall enthusiasm for the holiday spirit! First through third place will be awarded with a gift certificate to Moraga Hardware and Lumber/Across the Way. Enter your home! Applications must be received by December 1. Judging will take place the night of December 17 by the Moraga Women’s Society. There is a $10 entry fee to participate. Register on-line, by mail or in person. For more information call (925) 888-7045. See story page 11 |
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| The Moraga Women's Society will meet on Monday, November 16 at 9:30 at the Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School Street in Moraga. The speaker will be Nona Mock Wyman, author of "Chopstick Childhood in a Town of Silver Spoons". Visitors are welcome. Contact President Roberta Klaproth, (925) 376-0708. |
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Ongoing workshops with the Lafayette Senior Services. Drop-ins welcome. $1 Members/ $3 Non-Members unless otherwise noted. LCC, 500 Saint Mary’s Road, Lafayette. To sign up, call (925) 284-5050. Embracing Aging with Story and Movement, Thursdays, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 from 1:00 -2:00pm. Self-Discovery and Aging' Creative Writing Workshop, Fridays, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18 from 1:00 - 2:30pm. Positive Living Forum (a.k.a “Happiness Club”) Thursdays, 11/12 and 12/10, 10:30am – noon. Bi-Monthly Caregiver Support Group, Mondays, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21. 1:30 – 2:30pm. Tea Dancing and dance lessons, every Wednesday, 12:30 – 3:00pm, LCC: Live Oak Room, $2 Members/ $4 non-members.
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Free functional balance testing for senior citizens offered by Lafayette Physical Therapy Inc. Please call for an appointment. (925)284-6150. 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd Suite B110, Lafayette.
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The Lafayette Senior Recreation Center was founded in 1950 and is operated solely by volunteers for the purpose of providing recreation and entertainment at monthly birthday luncheons, bingo, bridge, yoga and trips. They meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Methodist Church (not affiliated) at 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette. The group's Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Luncheon will be held at noon on December 10 at Zio Fraedo's Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Tickets for the event can be purchased by sending a $20 check made out to Lafayette Senior Recreation Center at PO Box 163, Lafayette, CA 94549.
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Lafayette Senior Services Commission will meet on Thursday, Dec 3 at 3:00 – 5:00pm at the Lafayette Senior Services Center, 500 Saint Mary’s Road. Interested citizens may view meeting agendas at the City of Lafayette office or at www.ci.lafayette.ca.us. |
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| POLITICAL GATHERINGS |
| Guns: Violence, Rights, Safety and the U.S. Supreme Court. When: November 17, 7:00 PM. Where: Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Speakers: California Senator Mark DeSaulnier, Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus, Richmond Deputy Chief Ed Medina and Juliet Leftwich, Legal Community Against Violence. Suggested donation: $12 General, $5 students with current ID; wheelchair accessible. (925) 933-7850. www.mtdpc.org. |
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA