Classic Film Festival This Weekend in Orinda and Moraga May 10-12 (See Moraga listing)
Reagan and Zoe's Mother's Day Walk for Breast Cancer
Help Orinda Intermediate School students raise money to fund mammograms for moms taking care of families while battling breast cancer Sunday, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sunday, May 12 at the St. Stephen's Trail in Orinda (trail starts in downtown Orinda, and proceeds up to St. Stephen's Drive.). Take a Mother's Day stroll in honor of the women and girls you love - or come out to cheer on one of the walkers who will raise critically needed funds to pay for testing at the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. (See story page B5)
Swan Lake at Orinda Library Theater
The Orinda Ballet Academy and Company Presents "Swan Lake" Friday through Sunday, May 17-19 at the Orinda Library Theater, 26 Orinda Way. Children and Adults (general seating): $18. For more times, tickets and show information call (925) 254-2445 or visit www.BrownPaperTickets.com.
Mercy Ships
Learn about life aboard the largest non-governmental hospital ship in the world at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 from long-time Orinda resident and licensed merchant marine, John Creech, who has been volunteering since 2001 with this inspiring organization which brings life-changing healthcare and hope to children and adults in West Africa. Members of the general public are encouraged to attend this free program, which is sponsored by the Orinda Historical Society. Social time with refreshments starts at 6:30 p.m. General membership meeting and presentation begin at 7 p.m. at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way. For details, call (925) 254-1353 or visit www.orindahistoricalsocietymuseum.org.
A Revolution in Aesthetics through Dance
The Friends of the Orinda Library present "A Revolution in Aesthetics through Dance: The Life and Art of Isadora Duncan" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 in the Orinda Library Garden, 26 Orinda Way. Dancer, Lois Flood, and narrator-poet, Marjorie Lynn Wagner, bring the revolutionary dancer, Isadora Duncan, to life. Known as the mother of "modern dance," Duncan founded the "New System" of interpretive dance, blending together poetry, music and the rhythms of nature. Free and open to the public.
Orinda Library Summer Music Series
The Orinda Library and Friends of the Orinda Library present the Fourth Annual Summer Music Series. All performances are free, open to all, and begin at 6:30 p.m. inside the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way. The first performance includes Orinda's Hometown Favorite, The Real Placebos Wednesday, June 19.
Orinda Starlight Village Players
Get your tickets now for what are sure to be sellout performances of the Orinda Starlight Village Players beginning May 31 through June 22 with "Love from a Stranger," the Frank Vosper adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Philomel Cottage." One homicidal maniac plus one damsel in distress with fiancĒ waiting in the wings will keep mystery lovers on tenterhooks. For ticket and additional show information, visit the OSVP website: www.orsvp.org.
Summer Concerts in the Park
Thrill to opera outdoors or groove to cool jazz on warm evenings at Orinda's fabulous, free, and fun Concerts in the Park each Tuesday at the Orinda Library Theater. All concerts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Food and beverages available from Loard's Ice Cream and Rebel Dog. Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, and supported by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department, Orinda Community Foundation, City of Orinda, and Rotary Club of Orinda. Note: Schedule subject to change. Visit the City of Orinda's web site for up-to-date information: www.cityoforinda.org.
June 11 Brian Moran Jazz Trio (with vocalist Rebecca Faiola), Classic Jazz
June 18 Cal Alumni Big Band, Big Band Jazz
June 25 David Correa and CASCADA, Latin Guitar/World Music
July 2 Bay Bridge Beat, Funk, Rhythm and Blues
July 9 Stone Soup, Classic Rock
July 16 Lamorinda Idol Singers, Variety
July 23 Pladdohg, Celtic Rock
July 28 Opera in the Park with Open Opera*
(Sunday) (Note: Day and time change to Sunday, 4-6 pm.)
August 6 The Crisis, Blues and Rock
August 13 littledog2, Pop and Rock
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA