Published on November 10th, 2021
Art Embraces Words: Costumed literary and artistic characters present lively program
While the skies were overcast and the air a bit chilly, the mood was warm on Oct. 30, and the costumed characters stole the show at Art Embraces Words. The free program, sponsored by the Lamorinda Arts Council, was held outdoors in the Amphitheater at the Lafayette ...Submitted by Elana O'Loskey
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Music and dance at Saint Mary's College
Local residents will have three exciting opportunities in November to enjoy dance and music at Saint Mary's College.
By Jennifer Wake
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Published on November 10th, 2021
'Hive' - a portrait of a woman survivor in the aftermath of war
In the film from Kosovo, "Hive," presented in Orinda by the International Film Showcase, the director zooms in on the repercussions on a family after the disappearance of the father, during the war against Serbia. No need to show violence and mass killing to impress on ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Local woman helps rescue wildlife after oil spill
When in early October thousands of barrels of crude oil were released from a pipeline into the Pacific Ocean about five miles off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County, the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) called up volunteers and staff to come to the site ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 10th, 2021
Local firefighters describe deployment during this year's historic fire incidents
The firefighters with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District are not only charged with keeping Lamorinda safe, they choose to volunteer in other jurisdictions when blazes become out of control for local fire companies, like ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 27th, 2021
COVID, colleges, and your student
Most colleges planned on fall 2021 being a time to return to in-person education. Yet the sudden explosion of COVID's Delta variant threw these plans into question. Schools adopted a range of approaches to reopen while trying to keep their students, faculty, and staff ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on October 27th, 2021
Marquee talent for Park Theater fundraiser
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Lafayette's Park Theater, The Park Theater Trust - an all-volunteer group dedicated to reopening the classic theater - has partnered with the Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery to hold an exhibition of neon art. The show features work from ...By Jeff Gomez
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Published on October 27th, 2021
A ghostly presence or two at Lafayette's Town Hall Theatre?
Most playhouse theatres can be spooky enough during the day, but at night with all manner of bizarre props and human-like mannequins as part of the normal backstage d‚cor, anyone with an active imagination could easily become startled. Add to the mix, the month of ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 27th, 2021
Parents hope for fun Halloween from the past
With many COVID restrictions still in place on Halloween last year, door-to-door trick-or-treating became almost non-existent. This year, however, is shaping up to be a bit more like those of Halloweens past.
By Jennifer Wake
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Published on October 13th, 2021
Art of Mixology returns to Theatre Square, live, on Oct. 16
The major fundraiser for the Lamorinda Arts Council, the Art of Mixology will be live in Theatre Square from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with over 16 bartenders creating signature drinks and sampling them to the crowd of ticketholders. Five food sponsors, Batch ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on October 13th, 2021
Three fun events at Orinda Books on tap in October
Eight writers who are part of the Diablo Writers' Workshop will be reading from short works of fiction, nonfiction and more during "Flash Night" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. This free event will be held in-person at Orinda Books with a limited-size audience and ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on October 13th, 2021
AAUW-OML forges partnership with Saint Mary's College
When Laura Wittenberg retired a few years ago, she found purpose and friendship by joining AAUW-OML. She has served in many roles, including as president, but it was when she volunteered at OML's STEM Conference for middle school girls at Saint Mary's College that she ...Submitted by Lynda Leonard
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Published on October 13th, 2021
College trends to consider for the classes of 2022 and 2023
Understanding the reality of today's college application process is an important element in managing expectations. For instance, the notion that great grades and test scores will automatically guarantee entry into highly selective colleges no longer holds true. Strong ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Published on October 13th, 2021
Sundance Film Festival winner 'Luzzu' at Orinda Theatre for one week
A crack appears in the hull of a small fishing-boat. Is it a simple case of maintenance or a call from destiny signaling that something more existential has to change?
In the movie ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on October 13th, 2021
George Jedenoff reigns supreme as king at 3/4-century event
Perhaps they need a new event for George Jedenoff, one that celebrates folks active into their second century. At 104, Jedenoff is again king of the three-quarter-century event, held this year via Zoom on Sept. 29. Jedenoff, queen Bobbie Dodson, 93, and longest ...By Sora O'Doherty
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