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Published on November 8th, 2023
A Spotlight on Artistic Excellence: California Independent Film Festival begins Nov. 9 in Orinda
The California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) 25th edition starting this week at the Orinda Theatre is quite simply a quality cinematic extravaganza, featuring many great films and documentaries. It is a platform for showcasing diverse and creative voices of ...By Sophie Braccini


Published on October 25th, 2023
SMC's Museum of Art opens two new exhibits: "heroes & sheroes" with "Hold it Lightly"
Saint Mary's College has recently opened two new exhibits in their Museum of Art that many could agree closely resemble each other in color and style. The works in the "heroes & sheroes" exhibit, featuring artist Corita Kent, were created between 1968 - 1969, while the ...By Vera Kochan


Published on October 25th, 2023
Intuitive Writing Project holds book launch
Children, teens, and parents gathered at Orinda Books on Sept. 30 to celebrate the Intuitive Writing Project's launch of its biennial anthology, titled "Reemergence." There, young writers across age groups read aloud their newly published pieces.
By Emma Wong


Published on October 25th, 2023
California Independent Film Festival gears up for 2023 showing
The California Independent Film Festival Association is part of an amazing worldwide community; a unique collaboration of multi-talented filmmakers. It celebrates diversity, human rights, and freedom of expression through an array of dramatic and comedic feature films, ...By Jaya Griggs


Published on October 25th, 2023
Halloween spirit alive and well in Lamorinda
The holiday season is upon us with creative, spooky Halloween decorations dotting front yards along sleepy Lamorinda streets. Whether cute or downright scary, the festive message of this fun, fall celebration will not go unnoticed by costume clad trick-or-treaters ...By Jennifer Wake


Published on October 11th, 2023
Sweet Thursday Author Series features book about dementia
Sandeep Jauhar author of "My Father's Brain" ...Submitted by Laurie Miles


Published on October 11th, 2023
Local photographer's and artist's work to hang at de Young
"Oak Scars No. 3, Orinda, California, 2023," a series of photographs of oak trees by East Bay photographer Jeff Heyman, was selected to hang in The de Young Open 2023, an exhibit showcasing Bay Area artists at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit runs ...Submitted by Jeff Heyman


Published on October 11th, 2023
Family Focus
There are several theories on why many present-day families are very child-centered. There are positive reasons of course: parental love, compassion and willingness to sacrifice; efforts to compensate for unmet needs in one's own childhood; societal emphasis on the ...By Margie Ryerson, MFT


Published on October 11th, 2023
'In the Heart of the Machine,' a Bulgarian thriller in Orinda
August 1978, in a steel factory in communist Bulgaria, inmates from a high security prison go about a difficult but typical work day when they discover a bird stuck in a piece of machinery. From this strange situation, the dynamic of the group begins to spiral more and ...By Sophie Braccini


Published on October 11th, 2023
10th Annual Art of Mixology: sip and taste at Theatre Square
The Art of Mixology – the Lamorinda Arts Council’s biggest fundraiser of the year – will return to Theatre Square on Saturday, Oct. 14. Tickets, available in advance and at the door if any remain, will entitle visitors to sample small bites prepared by local r ...By Sora O'Doherty


Published on October 11th, 2023
Orinda's Crane Terrace Winery joins bonded ranks of AVA
Nestled on a private estate in Orinda’s Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, Crane Terrace Winery, a 2-year Lamorinda Wine Growers Association member, had once produced their wines exclusively for personal enjoyment or sharing with friends. Having gone through the rigors of ...By Vera Kochan


Published on October 11th, 2023
Kid-friendly fun abounds at Moraga's Pear and Wine Festival
This year the skies were gloomy, but the mood wasn't, for Moraga's annual Pear and Wine Festival.
Held on Sept. 30 at the Moraga Commons Park, there were booths galore from both town ...
By Vera Kochan


Published on September 27th, 2023
Moraga Council Member David Shapiro's pottery hobby keeps the shelves full at home
Moraga's Town Council oozes with creativity as yet another member admits to an artistic bent. Vice Mayor Teresa Onoda paints, Council Member Steve Woehleke crafts furniture, and now, Council Member David Shapiro's talents come to the forefront as a serious pottery ...By Vera Kochan


Published on September 27th, 2023
Local students facilitate STEM summer program at Concord elementary school
Oliver DeyToth and Brian Harrison who have learned coding for years and competed in various robotics and computer science competitions came up with the idea of volunteering with their coding skills before they graduated from Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School ("JM") in ...Submitted by Cathy Chang


Published on September 27th, 2023
Campo's CPAC launches new fundraising campaign, plans benefit concert
The Campolindo Performing Arts Center at Campolindo High School has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase and install state of the art technology and equipment, as well as upgrade the technological infrastructure of the CPAC.˙Since its opening in 2003, the CPAC ...By Jennifer Wake



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