STAND’s JOIE DE VIVRE 2007 will be DANCING WITH THE STARS, May 5
April 5, 2007
STAND!’s 25th Annual Joie De Vivre Gala will be a night to remember with performances from professional ballroom dancers and an amateur ballroom dance contest. Professional ballroom dancers will rumba, fox trot and cha-cha. Silent and live auction with live music and dancing! This gala is to raise much needed funds to support STAND!’s core operational services which includes an emergency shelter and school prevention program.
Cheryl Jennings, Emmy Award winning Anchor of ABC7 News will be on hand as Mistress of Ceremonies, Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 5:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M, at the Diablo Country Club, 1700 Clubhouse Road in Diablo, California. Individual tickets: $125.00; One table (10 seats): $1250.00.
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE or, for more info about ticket sales or sponsorship opportunities, call 925-603-0138 or E-Mail.
Gallery Concord to present Spring Renditions, Mar 31
March 15, 2007
Gallery Concord will kick off its Spring exhibit with a reception on Saturday, March 31, from 1-3 p.m. Located at 1765 Galindo St., Gallery Concord will feature the work of Sue Johnston. Additional guest artists include Simone Archer (ceramics) and a retrospective former Clayton Valley High School art teacher, Jim Enemark. Music will be provided by keyboardist, Jum Hudak. The exhibit runs from March 30 thru June 24. Call the Gallery for details at 925-691-6140
Gallery Concord to feature Winter Works
January 2, 2007
The Artists in Residence of Gallery Concord will present its first exhibit of 2007 on Friday, January 5 from 5-7 p.m. Featured artist will be Mary Spivey and will include another member’s “mini-show.” Music by the Dana Street Jazz Trio. Exhibit runs through March 5 at 1765 Galindo St one block south of Willow Pass. Parking in back of building.
Gallery Concord Open House, Dec 3
November 24, 2006
The Artists in Residence at Gallery Concord will hold their annual Holiday Party and Mini Show, on Sunday, December 3 at the Masonic Temple located at 1765 Galindo St in Concord. Holiday music will be provided by the Clayton Valley High School Girl’s Chorus. Special exhibits by five guest artists and a special members’ Mini Show runs Dec thru January 2, 2007. For information call 925-691-6140.
Concord-based Round Table Pizza raises $250,000 for Children’s Hospital
November 9, 2006
Concord’s Round Table Pizza (headquartered in Concord, CA) announced this week that it raised $250,000 for Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland through a contribution to the Children’s Miracle Network. Fundraising events included an October 24 golf tourney and other employee/corporate fundraising. All monies will be applied directly to the treatment of diseases and injuries affecting millions of children. Way to go Round Table!
Concord Historical Society Dances the Night Away
November 2, 2006
The Concord Historical Society’s first-ever Black & White Gala opened to rave reviews with over 100 revelers dancing under the largest chandelier in the County, Saturday evening (10/28).
Pictured: The Generation Gap provided the dance music standards; Boots and Paul Larson; Vicki and Dick Allen; Kay and Bob Massone; Georgia and Al Hoffmeister; (back row) Chuck Carpenter, Bill Shinn, Gary Kunz, with (l) Julie and Truxton Hildner, and Jan Kunz; Chuck Carpenter with (l) Aileen Gram-Reefer and Carol Longshore.
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