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info Pleasanton From shows at the Amador Theater to art galleries along Main Street to poetry readings organized by the city’s own Poet Laureate, Pleasanton is a town with many opportunities to experience art. And it’s not arts & entertainment short on entertainment, either. With live music performances at many locations downtown, a concert series and nearby movie theaters, there’s never a reason to be bored. n live music n museums and collections n movies n bookstores and readings n lectures n art associations art associations Arts Festival. PCAC advocates for arts and art facilities on behalf of the entire Pleasanton City of Pleasanton Civic Arts 200 Old community. Call 461-4864. www.pleasan- Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Civic Arts tonarts.org. E-mail: [email protected]. offers a wide range of classes in many forms of artistic expression for all age groups. Arts experiences for young people include concert series youth theater and dance, the Children’s Arts Civic Arts Presents Sponsored by the city Festival, the Youth Music Festival and the of Pleasanton, “Civic Arts Presents” is a Civic Arts School Concert Series. Civic Arts series of professional performances that take sponsors Pleasanton’s Poet Laureate, Civic place throughout the year, including music, Arts Presents performances, Civic Arts Stage dance, comedy, family entertainment and Company and Public Arts programs as well holiday specials. The Civic Arts box office is as Free Shakespeare in the Park by the San located at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Francisco Shakespeare Festival. Call Civic Rita Rd., and is staffed 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon- Arts Info-line, 931-5361. www.ci.pleasanton. Fri and two hours prior to showtimes. Call ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts. Info-line: 931-5361. Box office: 931-3444. Livermore Art Association PO Box www.civicartstickets.org. ood 216, Livermore 94551. The Livermore Art Concerts in the Park Sponsored by the K. W K. Association (LAA) is a nonprofit organization Pleasanton Downtown Association and the RIC that promotes public interest and apprecia- Pleasanton Weekly, this summer concert E tion in fine arts and crafts and encourages series takes place Friday evenings from June The Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, formerly the Pleasanton Playhouse, presents the artistic progress and development of its to Sept at Lions Wayside Park at First and several shows throughout the year, including musicals like “A Chorus Line.” members. LAA welcomes new members. Neal streets. Musical styles range from blues Members help judge local artwork, teach to rock, disco to reggae and also includes art in the schools and demonstrate arts and Latin, Big Band swing and 1950s era rock ‘n’ Ave. Admission is $10; $5 for members of current literary events schedule. Bookstore is crafts to requesting organizations. In partner- roll. Visit the website for schedule of perfor- the Amador Valley Historical Society; $5 for open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Thu, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. ship with the Pleasanton Art League, LAA mances. Call 484-2199. www.pleasanton- teachers with ID and $3 for students with Fri-Sat, and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Call 227-1412. holds general monthly meetings that feature downtown.net. ID. Call 462-2766. www.museumonmain.org. www.borders.com demonstrations by renowned artists. LAA E-mail: [email protected]. Wente Concerts at the Vineyard 5050 Great Books Great Books of Pleasanton, supports the LAA Gallery in the Carnegie Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. This concert Science on Saturday Lawrence Livermore a local chapter of the San Francisco Great Building, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The pub- series features big-name acts. There are sev- National Laboratory offers this annual five- Books Council, meets on the fourth Mon lic is invited to visit the Gallery, Wed-Sun, eral ticket package options and can include week series for students sixth grade through of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Towne Center 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 449-9927. www.liver- terrace seating, dinner and golf for the June- high school on diverse science topics. Books, 555 Main St., to read and discuss moreartassociation.org. Sept concert series. Tickets can be purchased No registration is required, but seating is outstanding works of literature. Call Sadie Pleasanton Art League PO Box 23, online at www.ticketmaster.com. Call 456- very limited and on a first come basis. The Skinner, 846-1658. www.greatbooks-sf.com. Pleasanton 94566. In partnership with the 2424. www.wentevineyards.com. lectures are held in Feb at the Bankhead Online Book Clubs The Pleasanton Public Livermore Art Association, the Pleasanton Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Admission Library offers online book clubs for various Art League holds monthly meetings featuring is free. The website provides lecture top- genres. Members read the first few chapters demonstrations by nationally recognized art- dance ics, dates and an opportunity to sign up for of a book via email to decide if they would ists. The PAL Circuit provides a showcase for Diablo Ballet PO Box 4700, Walnut Creek notifications of various education programs. then like to check the book out from the members’ work at various public buildings. 94596. Founded in 1993, this professional Call 422-5059. http://education.llnl.gov. E-mail: library. The service is free and can be joined Workshops by well known artists give partici- ballet company comprises 10 principal danc- [email protected]. by visiting the library website. Call 931-3400. pants an opportunity to work with top instruc- ers from around the world. The troupe tours www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library. tors in many media. Annual scholarships throughout California and the Western states, literary activities Pleasanton Public Library 400 Old Bernal are awarded to art students at Las Positas with many local performances at the Lesher Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The library offers a College. Call Pat Smith, 846-4138. www.pal- Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, Zellerbach Barnes & Noble Book Clubs 4972 Dublin variety of reading programs for children and art.com. E-mail: [email protected]. Hall on the UC Berkeley campus and Yerba Blvd., Dublin 94568. Several book clubs meet at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, including teens, including Paws to Read (a reading pro- Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council PO Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. the Tri-Valley Writers at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and gram for grades 1-5), Friday Storytime, Toddler Box 1298, Pleasanton 94566. Pleasanton Call 943-1775. Fax 943-1115. www.diabloballet. a mothers book club at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Laptime, Spanish Storytime, Bookleggers, Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) is dedicated to org. E-mail: [email protected]. The store also hosts author appearances and book clubs for children and young adults, the understanding and enrichment of the arts children’s storytimes. Calendars for these and the Teen Advisory Group. The library in our community and cultivating an environ- lectures events are available at the store. Bookstore also offers a Mature Adults Program (M.A.P.) ment that supports visual, literary, musical Ed Kinney Lecture Series 603 Main St., is open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Call 560-1495. for seniors, a book club for adults, Internet and theater arts. It presents quality concerts, Pleasanton 94566. The Museum On Main www.bn.com. classes for seniors and Friends of the Library. plays, art shows and festivals and supports It hosts a summer reading program for all ages offers a historical lecture series on the Borders Book Clubs 4575 Rosewood Dr., community events, such as the Arts in the and sponsors an annual book writing award third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pleasanton 94588. Book clubs and events Schools program and the Poetry, Prose and program. Hours: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon- Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 Black are scheduled throughout the year. Call for 2009-10 Info Pleasanton 31 info Pleasanton arts & entertainment Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat, and 1-5 p.m. Sun. variety of music styles. Call 460-0444. www. 736-0367. www.cinemark.com. music Closed on national holidays. Call 931-3400. www. fazrestaurants.com. Livermore Cinemas 2490 First St., Livermore Del Valle Fine Arts PO Box 2335, Livermore ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library. Hilton Pleasanton at the Club 7050 94550. Call 443-SHOW for movie times. www. 94551. This organization was founded to bring Poet Laureate The Poet Laureate is called upon Johnson Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Live music cinemawest.com. good classical music to the Tri-Valley. Concerts to read poetry at civic events such as dedications outside on the patio Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Regal Cinemas Crow Canyon Stadium are held at the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First and public ceremonies, serve as a resource and and inside from 9-11 p.m. Call 463-8000. www. 6 2525 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon St. in downtown Livermore. Dates vary. Seating liaison between the Civic Arts program and local pleasantonattheclub.hilton.com. 94583. Call (800) FANDANGO for movie times is open, so come early. Call Bobbie Hadley, schools, libraries and bookstores, and conduct Main Street Brewery 830 Main St., or 820-4836. 447-2752 or Art Scott, 447-8269. www.delvalle- classes devoted to poetic works. It is a two-year Pleasanton 94566. The restaurant features live Regal Hacienda Crossings 20 and IMAX finearts.org. honorary term. The Poet Laureate also organizes music Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. Call 462- Theater 5000 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 94568. Call Harmony Fusion Chorus 4737 Ross Gate the Century House Poetry reading series the first 8218.