Lafayette Art Gallery Announces New Exhibition: "12x12"
The Lafayette Art Gallery's newest show, titled "12x12," opened Jan. 12 and features small works all done in a 1-foot by 1-foot format - just right for affordable gifts of original art, or to add to or begin a fine art collection.
 Submitted by Geoffrey Merideth
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Under Arrest: Tales of Classical Music's Most Notorious Felons
Although the connection between classical music and notorious crimes may seem obscure, Gold Coast Chamber Players' "Crime and Punishment" will expose the criminal lives of composers. "Crime and Punishment" is a radical departure from typical chamber music concerts, ...Submitted by Pamela Fruend
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'The Big Short'
What's a Star Wars? Forget "Star Wars." Rush out and see "The Big Short," a behemoth of a modern disaster film, which depicts actual events that amazingly, unbelievably led to a group of regular financial sector individuals to get filthy rich by betting against the ...By Curtis Medina
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'Through the Lens of an Artist' Exhibit at THT Gallery
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance premier photography show, "Through the Lens of an Artist," will run through Feb. 20 at the Town Hall Theatre Gallery in Lafayette. Works by Bill Klaproth, Jan Lainoff, JoAnn Lieberman, Cynthia McLoughlin, Kara Navolio, and Shelia Reid ...Submitted by JoAnn Lieberman
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May the Force Be With You
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is the most highly anticipated movie in years. Presale tickets have been breaking records all over the world and the secrets around the movie have only increased the excitement for Star Wars fans. The only thing fans know is from the ...By Derek Zemrak
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Moraga Musician and Composer Honored with National YoungArts Foundation Merit Award
Lauren Grace Bare of Moraga, who attends Valley View Charter Prep High School, has been named a 2016 National YoungArts Foundation Merit Winner in Music Instrumental/Composition. Selected out of more than 12,000 applications - the largest number to date - Bare has been ...Submitted by Dejha Carrington
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The Gift of Music
Having appeared in grand concert halls and on prestigious stages worldwide, Ensemble Ari co-founder and composer Jean Ahn has found the sweetest rewards performing in Lamorinda living rooms.
By Lou Fancher
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No Turkeys at Orinda Theatre at This Time of Year!
Although everyone was talking about turkeys last week, you will not find any at the Orinda Theatre. This is the season when Hollywood gives us the cream of the crop and Oscar buzz is in the air. Let's take a look at the three films that are shoe-ins for Best Picture ...By Derek Zemrak
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Top 50 Books for Young Readers
Despite his stature - at 6 feet 7.5 inches tall he is known as "Walter the Giant Storyteller" - Walter Mayes is at heart, a sprinter.
Dashing through highly opinionated, knowledgeable ...By Lou Fancher
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'Harvey'
Town Hall Theatre Company's choice of Mary Chase's "Harvey" for this holiday season is as sweet and family-oriented a production as one could want.
A huge Broadway hit, "Harvey" won ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Suffragette'
I have always enjoyed movies that make you think about our society and the development of human rights over the centuries. "Suffragette" is one of those films that deals with women focusing on their right to vote in England at the beginning of the 20th century. It ...By Derek Zemrak
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'Variations'
There comes a moment in the lives of most college seniors when they are asked to prove themselves, to put their skills to the test and evidence the result of four years of exploration, effort and learning. For 10 dance students at Saint Mary's College, that moment is ...By A.K. Carroll
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Award-Winning Film, 'Losing Her,' Kicks Off The Bay Area Film Series at the Rheem Theatre
The Rheem Theatre is starting a new monthly film program beginning this Friday, Nov. 6, entitled The Bay Area Film Series. This unique series will showcase Bay Area filmmakers' projects and provide local filmmakers with a venue to screen their films before an audience. ...By Derek Zemrak
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The Pacific Chamber Symphony Expands to Lamorinda
Classical music in the United States suffered a decline in popularity during the last economic crisis, but it is slowly bouncing back, according to the 2014-2015 Nielsen music report. And fortunately for Lamorinda classical music lovers, Lawrence Kohl, the spirited ...By Sophie Braccini
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Sneak Peak of 'Suessical Jr.' at LLLC
Town Hall Theatre's middle school students were the featured performers at the Children's Book Festival held at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center on Oct. 24. The festival featured appearances by several prominent children's book authors and illustrators ...Submitted by Linda Drucker
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA