Senator Barbara Boxer: The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
12:00 – 1:00pm | $35Senator Barbara Boxer’s memoir, The Art of Tough, shares provocative and touching recollections of her service, and cements her commitment to the fight for women, families, quality environmental protection, all in a peaceful world.
Advance tickets required. No tickets sold at the door.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance:
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, October 1st – Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
8:00pm | $25 – $32The Wild West, 1890. A brilliant scholar, beaten and left for dead after stopping a racial injustice, is dumped off at the saloon of a hardened young woman. As she helps him heal and discover a new purpose in a broken land, a brillian and lethal outlaw hunts him down. A non-violent man must make the decision to either keep running… or become The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Rated PG13 for violence and some strong language.
1776:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, October 7th – Saturday, November 5th, 2016The most fascinating leaders in American history come to life in a musical about the birth of a nation!
A revolution is brewing in the colonies! It’s up to John Adams – the outspoken delegate from Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia – to convince a stubborn congress of British colonists to unite as American patriots, channel their freedom-loving spirit and turn the inevitable war with England into a Declaration of Independence. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determine to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
Funny, insightful and compelling Tony Award-winning Best Musical.
Shibori and Indigo Dyeing: Binding & Pleating Workshop:
Civic Park Community Center
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 1st, 2016
10:00am – 4:00pm | $25Students learn how to set up an indigo vat, how to dye with indigo and how to create beautiful designs using centuries old shibori techniques. Jenny will teach a quick indigo vat prep to start, then dive right in to teaching several shibori techniques. The binding workshop explores more traditional techniques with unexpected results. Get ready for surprises and happy accidents. We’ll use string, chopsticks, christmas ribbon, craft sticks, rubberbands and clips to create some of the most impactful and sometimes unpredictable types of shibori. Students are encouraged to bring small to medium size pieces. $25 supply fee due at class.
Photo by Flickr user nationalgardenclubs
Planting Combinations with Suzanne Arca:
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 1st, 2016
9:30am – 12:00pm | $30 ($25 members)Want to plan out your backyard plantings like a real pro landscape designer? Learn the tips and tricks of planting combinations! Award-winning designer, Suzanne Arca comes to The Gardens on Saturday, October 1st to teach about blending different plants together in the same space. Learn what plants can thrive in shared beds, while providing contrasts of color and texture for visual interest.
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
5:00pm | $60Fundraising evening event to benefit the Children’s Education & Transportation Fund
5:00 pm
Lobby & Upper Gallery No Host Reception
Spirit of the Old West Gallery Historical Re-enactments7:00pm
Lower GallerySit-Down Dinner
Live Auction
Dancing to the Whiskey Pass Band
Raffle
Costume PrizesSpirit of the Old West period attire encouraged, ‘Come as your favorite western character’
Photo by Flickr user farmstr
Moraga Commons Park
1425 St Marys Rd, Moraga
Saturday, September 24th, 2016
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeThis is a family friendly event with activities for all ages celebrating Moraga’s Pear history! Join your friends and neighbors for: live performances and afternoon concert with the Tune Riders, wine tasting with the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, pear pies, jumpies, food, local artist booths, community booths, and more!
St. John Orinda
501 Moraga Way, Orinda
Saturday, September 24th – Sunday, September 25th, 2016
11:00am – 8:00pm (12pm Sunday)Join in the fun! Ahlan wa sahlan (Welcome)
Raffle Grand Prize – 2014 Honda Civic
Live Entertainment
Great music from Samer, Nader Zaki & Maestro Radwan
Dancing, debke
Debke performancesDelicious Food – Your favorite Middle Eastern Foods
Shawerma, Falafel, Kebab, Grape leaves
Hummus, Spinach pies, and moreSweets
Zalabyeh, kanafeh, baklava, and more delicious sweetsDrinks
Beer, wine, soda, water, and Arabic coffeeChildren’s Activities
Bounce house and more activities for kidsCultural Center & Vendor Shopping Bazaar
Via Walnut Festival Facebook
Walnut Festival Kids Fish-In Adventure:
Heather Farm Park
301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 24th, 2016 – Sunday, September 25th, 2016
7:00am – 11:00am | Free ($5 suggested donation)Before the festival begins, there will be a free fishing derby at the Heather Farm Park lake, where children will be able to learn to fish. Poles and bait will be provided. Fishing will be available from 7:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The suggested donation for the event is $5. To register, visit the Fishing Derby page on the Walnut Festival website or call 925-935-6766.
The Improvised Adventures of Sherlock Holmes:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, September 22nd – Saturday, September 24th
$20The game is afoot! From the folks who brought you Z is for…Zombie: An Improvised Zombie Apocalypse and Spontaneous Shakespeare! comes Synergy Theater’s latest improvisational tour de force, The Improvised Adventures of Sherlock Holmes! Murder, mystery and mayhem abound in this hysterical homage to the master sleuth and his dear friend Watson. Created entirely on the spot and all based on audience suggestions, this completely off-the-cuff who-done-it will have you howling with laughter and shrieking with delight! Astounding, you say? Not at all, my friend, it’s elementary.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, with one intermission
