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February 2019
Banda Magda at Firehouse Arts Center
Banda Magda Date/Time Sunday, February 24 • 7:00 PM Buy Tickets $27 – $37 World’s Music at it’s Finest! Led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer and accordionist Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando. Drawing on the band’s global background (Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, USA), the group combines South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, audience participation, mid-century classics and world “chansons” sung in 6 languages.…
Find out more »Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Bankhead Presents: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, command the stage with their fierce fiddling in an explosive celebration of raw energy and passion that infuses their traditional heritage with their taste for the contemporary. The two share the legendary musical traditions of their hometowns of Lakefield, Ontario and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia with an show that highlights the unique talents, influences and stories of this amazing, growing clan. A…
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International Guitar Night at the Bankhead Theater
Bankhead Presents: International Guitar Night THE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT (IGN) is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Brian founded IGN in 1995 as a forum for…
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Fragments, Edges & Ambiguities Exhibit at Harrington Gallery
Fragments, Edges, & Ambiguities March 1 to April 6, 2019 Opening Reception Thursday, February 28, 7-9pm Five artists have come together to show a collection of work that are understated in their beauty, line, and palette, celebrating both the imperfection and surprise of nature and man made form, and roaming the boundaries between abstract and realism. Featuring Taryn Curiel, Dan Lythcott-Haims, Jane Peterman, Yucali Seki, and Cindy Stokes.
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Mardi Gras in Livermore with Crawdad Republic
Join the Livermore Wine Trolley, McGrail Vineyards, Embodied Wines and Favorite Band, CRAWDAD REPUBLIC, for Fat Friday's "Mardi Gras Mayhem"Dress up in your best masquerade, we’ll provide everything else. The vintage Livermore Wine Trolley will pick you up in Downtown Livermore next to the Free Public Parking Garage on Railroad Avenue for an evening of food, wine, music, dancing and more wine! Your journey aboard the iconic Wine Trolley begins at McGrail Vineyards, where wine tasting and great views across…
Find out more »Six Appeal at Firehouse Arts Center
Six Appeal Date/Time Saturday, March 2 • 8:00 PM Buy Tickets $27 – $37 Six Appeal is a world class vocal ensemble infused with impeccable comedic timing and the energy and vitality of a rock band. Swearing off all instruments, this award-winning vocal band takes you on a journey that spans decades of music, performing classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes–all sung a cappella. Featuring amazing vocal dexterity and adventurous song selection, this remarkably talented sextet of…
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Livermore Valley Half Marathon
Welcome to the 6th Anniversary of the Livermore Valley Half Marathon, featuring the very best of California's oldest wine region, including the popular Wine, Beer and Music Festival hosted in the heart of Downtown Livermore. We have a fresh new look, with all the local feels you've come to love. Registration and More Information here: http://livermorevalleyhalf.com
Find out more »Art Walks with Harrington Gallery
Art patrons Nancy and Gary Harrington will lead two Saturday morning walks in the coming weeks to acquaint enthusiasts with public art works in Pleasanton. These are the only two walks the Harringtons will lead this year, and they feature frequent stops at sculptures and murals so walkers can view the art pieces and hear their stories. The Saturday Morning Art Walks divide the city into north and south to view 36 art pieces, and brochures with maps will be…
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TEDxEmeraldGlenPark
“What if” you had the superpowers to change the world and positively impact your community? What would you do? TEDxEmeraldGlenPark explores all the “IF’s” around the impact of human connection, health, technology, education, sustainability and anything in between. We are calling all the dreamers, the change makers, and the doers who dare to dream big but are bold enough to act small. Those brave enough to seek opportunities in failure and boundaries to jump over the status quo. The leaders…
Find out more »The Barber of Seville By Gioachino Rossini
March 9 and March 16, 7:30 pm to 10 pm both days March 10 and March 17, 2019, 2 pm to 5 pm both days A classic French comedy, the clever barber Figaro assists the noble Count in winning the hand of his beloved Rosina by outwitting her guardian.
Find out more »Marc Cohn at the Bankhead Theater
Called one of his generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, Marc Cohn returns to the Bankhead stage on Monday, March 11, 2019 following two sold-out shows in previous seasons. A natural storyteller with the precision of a brilliant tunesmith and the passion of a great soul man, Cohn’s hit song “Walking in Memphis” off his debut album won him a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1991. According to Cohn, he has been obsessed with pop music for as long…
Find out more »Janet Beard at the Bankhead Theater
What was it like to be one of the thousands of young women working on the Manhattan Project with no idea of what they were helping to create? Janet Beard’s novel The Atomic City Girlsfollows eighteen-year-old June Walker as she boards an unmarked bus in 1944, destined for a city that doesn’t officially exist: Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Beard will talk about the women’s history hidden in America’s nuclear past and what we still might have to learn from the women…
Find out more »Rogers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing at Village Theatre
Role Player's Ensemble Presents: A musical revue showcasing the music of Richard Rodgers and the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. Featuring songs from such lesser-known works as Allegro, Me and Juliet, State Fair, and Pipe Dream, modest successes like Flower Drum Song and hits like Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, Cinderella and The Sound of Music, it originally was presented cabaret-style at Rainbow & Stars at the top of Rockefeller Center.
Find out more »Masters of Soul at the Bankhead Theater
In a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown, Masters of Soul reproduces the distinctive look, choreography, style and sound of the iconic artists who had a lasting and profound influence on American pop music. With both male and female groups, backed by a live band, this is the ultimate stroll down memory lane with world-class performers who have sung together for decades. But whether these are favorite songs or fresh discoveries by a new generation, a…
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin
The City of Dublin, California, goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day, welcoming visitors from all over the world to celebrate with us! Our two-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the Dublin Civic Center is one of the biggest on the West Coast, drawing as many as 80,000 people to enjoy Irish entertainment, authentic Irish food and beverages, as well as outdoor festival favorites, shopping at 200+ vendor booths and even a pop-up Irish tea cottage. Other events around the…
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St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl in Downtown Pleasanton
St. Patrick's Brew Crawl Date:March 16, 2019 Time:05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Location: The annual St. Patrick's Brew Crawl will take place on Saturday, March 16, 5 - 8 pm. Join us Saturday, March 16th for the annual St. Patrick's Brew Crawl and sample craft beers and ciders from over 25 downtown locations while enjoying tasty bites along the way. To add to the festive spirit of this event, guests are encouraged to wear green and other fun St. Patrick's Day gear. Tickets starting at…
Find out more »Don Felder at the Bankhead Theater
Don Felder joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, honoring his many years as lead guitarist of The Eagles. Known for his lyrical, signature guitar work on such iconic songs as the chart-topping “Hotel California,” which he co-wrote, as well as “One of These Nights” and “New Kid in Town,” Felder was instrumental in the band’s early success. In addition to the Eagles he has performed with such music legends as The Bee Gees, Joni Mitchell, Bob…
Find out more »Cirque Eloize “Saloon” at the Bankhead Theater
America is expanding. The railroad is stretching westward to lands of untold promise. In the middle of the desert, a town comes to life. The Saloon doors swing open to reveal a motley cast of individuals, each with a tale to tell. In Cirque Éloize’s Saloon, the infectious energy of folk music and strains of fiddle set the tone for an acrobatic comedy that sweeps spectators away in a mad flurry. Under the spell of Saloon’s beautiful Belle, a lover…
Find out more »Layering Flavors: The Jelly Bean Experience
Are you hungry and thirsty for a great evening out? The kind that can lead to a story worth telling later on? Then The Somm Series is for you! Expect the unexpected in these interactive, engaging and educational wine classes with Concannon Vineyard Estate Sommelier, LeeAnn Kaufman. Create a “wine” with jelly beans using the typical flavors found in white or red wine profiles. Learn how individual flavors are combined to create a final, identifiable flavor that you will compare…
Find out more »Bumper Jacksons at the Bankhead Theater
Like an old-time barn dance in downtown New Orleans, the Bumper Jacksons pull together a vast array of early American traditions into a deliciously cohesive sound that strikes you right in the heart. Country swing, old-time blues, brassed-up bluegrass – these high-spirit wonders do it all. Powerhouse vocals are flanked by a dexterous pedal steel and a brassalicious horn section, all supported by dynamic drums and bass. An elegant balance between paying homage to traditions and fashioning their own unique,…
Find out more »Rugged Maniac at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
Rugged Maniac is like recess for grown-ups, except our playground has a 3-story water slide, trampolines, and a fire jump, and there’s a huge festival right in the middle of everything with a DJ and plenty of beer! Sounds amazing, right?!
Find out more »Breakfast In The Vineyards
Imagine being embraced by the morning dew in the gorgeous vineyards of Concannon estate, located in the heart of Livermore Valley. Discover Concannon’s history and beauty while touring the vineyards on foot. Conclude this experience with a vintner’s lifestyle breakfast in the vineyards. Visitors: $60 | Members: $55 (up to 2) For guests 21 and over only. Vintner’s Breakfast Menu Cheddar Cheese Omelet with Mushrooms Belgian Waffle Chocolate & Strawberry Crepes Fresh Honeydew and Cantaloupe Butter Croissant Sausage Assorted Yogurts…
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Barrel Tasting Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country
1 ticket, 2 days--Tickets are good for Saturday & Sunday! Join more than 30 Livermore Valley wineries, meet winemakers and sample wines still in development–right out of the barrel. Join us for a wine country brunch before the event to get your day started. The hills are green and vines are just beginning to bud, keep an eye out for one of the many barrels on our Painted Barrel Trail and enjoy this beautiful time to visit wine country. Participating…
Find out more »Trio 180 at the Bankhead Theater
Trio 180 is the faculty piano trio-in-residence at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music. They perform a wide range of music from the classical era to the present and actively support new music. In addition to giving concerts and master classes throughout the United States, the trio has been featured on concert series in Mexico and Canada. Trio 180 is violinist Ann Miller, cellist Vicky Wang, and pianist Sonia Leong. “The trio’s pleasing musicality and deft, splendid playing…
Find out more »Will Ackerman: The Gathering 4 Guitars
Grammy Award-winning music producer and guitarist Will Ackerman is universally recognized as the preeminent pioneer in new age music. He single-handedly fostered the careers of generations of acoustic guitarists and pianists through his ground-breaking work at Windham Hill Records. In this intimate evening of acoustic music, Ackerman will be joined by kalimbatar/guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall, Imrat guitar/guitarist Todd Mosby and acoustic guitar maestro Todd Boston, each of whom was selected by Ackerman for their superlative skills and creative compositions. The…
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Goodguys 37th All American Get-Together
Bay Area hot rodders unite! The longest running event on the Goodguys schedule, the Goodguys 37th All American Get-Together Giant Car Show takes center stage at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA on Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31! Come on out and explore over 3,000 shined-up American show cars and trucks of all years, makes & models on display celebrating our country’s car culture – And you don’t want to miss the crowning of the Goodguys…
Find out more »April 2019
Shops & Hops in Downtown Danville
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of craft beer sampling and shopping during the 2nd Annual Danville Shops & Hops Craft Brew Stroll benefitting the educational and community programs at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Participating downtown Danville merchants will host craft brewers and offer small bites while area breweries pour their crafted creations and music will fill the air. Your $25 ticket includes a commemorative glass, beer tasting, small bites, and entertainment. The Designated Driver ticket is $10 and…
Find out more »The Vagina Monologues, A Benefit for Tri-Valley Haven
The Award Winning Vagina Monologues are back at the Bankhead Theater in a whole new way! Women and men alike will love this poignant and hilarious celebration of female sexuality. Hailed as the play for a new generation, The Vagina Monologues are witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise. Directed by local talent Eleisa Cambra, Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues is performed by a diverse and talented group of local actresses. All proceeds of this production go to Tri-Valley Haven to end violence against women and children!
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Art & Wine Stroll
Enjoy an evening of art and libations at Danville’s Art & Wine Stroll. Local artists will showcase their works while Livermore Valley wineries pour their best vintages—all against the backdrop of music and merriment. Your ticket includes a commemorative glass, wine tasting, food bites, and entertainment. Tickets sell out quickly so get yours soon.
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