Reception to open Gallery Concord Summer Season, Jul 11
June 26, 2008
Gallery Concord will kick off its “The Color of My Palette” Summer Season with a reception, July 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Concord Gallery is located at 1765 Galindo Street in Concord. Enjoy an evening of art, music, wine, and light refreshments. Live Music provided by Rich Hardin. Read more
Muirfest Gala 2008, Jul 3
June 23, 2008
The MuirFest Gala 2008 will be held, July 3, at the Martinez Waterfront, from 5:00 p.m. til midnight. There will be a live and silent auction, catered dinner and drinks, enjoy the MuirFest Musical Celebration, post-show reception with dessert and dancing. Proceeds support the Willows Theater and its programs. $100 per guest. Call 925-798-1300.
Butterfield 8 performs readings at Cue Productions in Concord
June 18, 2008
The Butterfield 8 Theater Company will continue its performance of New Works—staged readings of new works by local playwrights— June 20-22 and again on June 26-28 at Cue Productions located at 1835 Colfax Street in Concord. Read more
Local artist on display at Walnut Creek wine tasting, June 21
June 17, 2008
The work of Averyl Veliz will be on display June 21 as the featured artists for Jeriko Estates Wine Tasting at The Artisan Wine Cellar in Walnut Creek. The event will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 1633 Bonanza Street. $10 cover includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and special pricing on select Jeriko Wine. 280-1633.
Acoustic Tuesday Concerts at Concord’s Todos Santos Plaza in July
June 16, 2008
Concord lingerie shops serves as local host for model search
June 13, 2008
Sarah’s Bare Necessities on Adobe Street in Concord, is partnering with Shirley of Hollywood’s Sexy Model Search campaign this Summer. According to Kara Butler (pictured above), owner of Bare Necessities, it’s a great way for models of all shapes and sizes to get started in the industry. Read more
Gallery Concord presents Explosion of Color, Apr 4
March 12, 2008
Gallery Concord will celebrate its Explosion of Color exhibit with a reception Friday evening, April 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, and music. The Explosion of Color exhibit will run from April 2 thru June 29. Concord Gallery is located at 1765 Galindo Street in Concord off Clayton Road. For more info call 925-691-6140.
Concord Markham Arboretum’s first Spring Plant Sale, Mar 1
February 17, 2008
The Azaleas are in full bloom at Concord’s Markham Arboretum. Take a leisurely walk and see Spring happen up close and personal. And, Markham’s First “Spring” plant sale is coming, Saturday, March 1, starting at 10:00 a.m. The following 4″ plants can be purchased for $1.00. Many pots contain more than one plant: Crocosmia, Feverfew, Foxglove, Freesia, Helleborus seedlings, Japanese Maple seedlings, Oxalis ‘Grand Duchess’ in white, pink, lavender, and Snapdragon. The garden is located at 1202 La Vista Avenue (off Clayton Rd.) For info call 681-2968.
“Dust Storm” takes the stage, Feb 16
January 31, 2008
Dust Storm: Art and Survival in a Time of Paranoia, will be performed at the Concord Senior Center on February 16th, at 2:00 p.m. Rick Foster’s one-man play is about the art of survival in a time of xenophobia that tells the story of the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Paintings by Chiura Obata enhance the scenes. Hawaii’s Miyazono Minyo Buyo Japanese Folk Dance Group will also perform.
This presentation of Dust Storm is co-sponsored by the Diablo Valley Japanese American Citizen League and the City of Concord, tickets are $15/$10 (Seniors 50+) $18 at door. For more information contact the Senior Center by phone: 925-671-3320 or visit the website for online registration.
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