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Theatre
In keeping with our FREE Classic Movie Night tradition, we will be screening an Audrey Hepburn film. This time it's the 1963 classic comedy, mystery, romance, "Charade," starring Hepburn and Cary Grant and directed by Stanley Donen. And it's just in time for Valentine's Day.
After Regina Lampert (Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Grant) while on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after $250,000 the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?
"Charade" received one Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, "Charade" by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. "Charade" earned both Hepburn and Grant Golden Globe nominations in 1964. Stop in for a great glass of wine before the movie at Cine CuvÇe, located adjacent to the Orinda Theatre.
Greatest Love Songs from the Movies -
7 p.m., Feb.11, Rheem Theatre
Pianist Patti Liedecker will be performing the great LOVE songs from movies on the beautiful Dom DeLuise baby grand piano. This is the perfect Valentine date night listening to romantic songs from movie favorites, such as "Unchained Melody" ("Ghost"), "I Will Always Love You" ("The Bodyguard"), "It Must Have Been Love" ("Pretty Woman") just to name a few. The evening will include a video presentation and lecture by Derek Zemrak. The Moraga Community Foundation is sponsoring this event. Admission is $15
Live Comedy at the Orinda Theatre - 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Judy Tenuta
Judy Tenuta is an entertainer, actress, author, producer and accordionist. Her comedy is female-centric, specializing in parody and impressions. Her stage persona is the Love Goddess as she encourages her fans to convert to "Judyism." Tenuta's stand-up specials have aired on Showtime, Lifetime and HBO. She has appeared in "The Weird Al Show" and done voiceovers in several animated series as well as producing and starring in "Desperation Boulevard" in 1998. Admission is $20.
"It's Time" by Paul Linke -- Feb. 17-19. Rheem Theatre
Even though this one-man play comes after Valentine's Day, it is still a love story about the enormity of life, the power of love and the importance of acknowledging all those who have helped and participated along the way. In his 60-minute tour-de-force, Paul Linke will have you laughing, crying, clutching the hand of your loved one or longing to reach for the phone to make amends. Admission is $25.
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