Orinda Native Pens a Delightful Book of Short Stories on 'Deceit and Other Possibilities'
There is something very exciting about a well-written book of short stories. Within a few lines it immerses the reader in an intense atmosphere, takes them away on a journey that leaves them breathless and thrilled on arrival, still surprised to have been taken so far, ...By Sophie Braccini
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Building a Case for Sustainable Energy In Simple Terms
After Lafayette resident Jim Leach retired from Epicor Software, he decided he would learn more about a topic that interested him: global warming. His quest led him to fill a gap that he perceives existed in the literature on that topic: explaining in 50 pages and in ...By Sophie Braccini
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Thefts Darken Orinda's Cheerful Scarecrows Scene
Orinda's colorful scarecrows are back, thanks to the Orinda Garden Club. But no sooner were the whimsical decorations put in place around Orinda by Nita Roethe and her husband Jim than two of them were stolen.
 By Sora O'Doherty
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Film Clips
Well, the baskets of treats are plentiful this month at the Rheem and Orinda theaters. Let's that a look at the amazing lineup:
7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 - Live theatre returns to the ...By Derek Zemrak
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A Full Baroque Experience Opens Pacific Chamber Orchestra's Season
The Pacific Chamber Orchestra is coming back to Lamorinda this season with Brilliant Baroques, a full experience with Bach and those that influenced him.
"The purpose is to come away ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Tanna' is a Genuine Story Of Love Among The People Of Vanuatu
"Tanna," is a movie and a voyage to the small South Pacific island of Vanuatu; rarely has a fiction been so close to reality. It is a geographical exploration, and even more importantly, an ethnological voyage; it is a love story; it also shows the challenges faced by ...By Sophie Braccini
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This Harvest Season, Crush it in Paso Robles
Fall has arrived and harvest is on its way. While many Lamorindans will trek north for the long-standing traditions and overpriced accommodations of California's Napa Valley, consider heading the opposite direction.
By A.K. Carroll
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Maya Kobashigawa's Bold Aesthetics Highlight Exhibit
Maya Kobashigawa is the featured painter of the month of October exhibition at the Orinda Art Gallery. An abstract artist, she creates often large lyric pieces that evoke emotions and are highly decorative. Kobashigawa's striking style art has an aesthetic that fits ...By Sophie Braccini
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Actresses in Alameda Play
Two Lamorinda actresses will perform in an upcoming presentation of "Our Town" at Alameda's Altarena Theater. Kathy Ferber, of Moraga takes on a shared role as one of three Stage Managers; Sally Hogarty, of Canyon, plays Mrs. Webb.
 By Cathy Dausman
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Town Hall Theater Reins In 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'
Town Hall Theater's latest show opened on Oct. 1, a unique animal of a play that surprises, and masterfully carries out its audience to a different plain.
Forget the namesake James ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Love Letters' is From the Heart
As a young man, he played Wally Cleaver, older brother to "the Beav" on the hit TV show, "Leave it to Beaver." As a much more mature, white-haired man, Tony Dow is now playing conservative Andrew Makepeace Ladd, III, in a live production of "Love Letters," coming to ...By Diane Claytor
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Campo '66: Seniors for Four Years
A lawyer, a doctor and an IRS agent walk into a room...50 years later.
In June 1966 those people were members of the first graduating class of Campolindo High School. The class marks ...By Cathy Dausman
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Film Clips
Bridget Jones hit theaters nationwide this past week with the third installment: "Bridget Jones's Baby." We all remember the hopelessly romantic Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) in the 2001 box office hit, "Bridget Jones's Diary" - the movie that made Zellweger a ...By Derek Zemrak
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Day Trippings
Carmel's charm is undeniable. From the storybook quality of each building and storefront, to the ocean views along the coastal walk, a weekend in Carmel refreshes and rejuvenates. At only two hours and 15 minutes driving time south (give or take depending on traffic ...By Fran Endicott Miller
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An Artist's Prompt
Every year, the teenagers who run the Lafayette Youth Arts Society host a writing and photography contest for middle schoolers, arranging prompts, judges, monetary prizes and an awards ceremony. The contest has flourished over the past years, and has attracted hundreds ...Submitted by Charlie Keohane
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA