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Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Friday, May 16, 2025, 9am-9:30am
Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5pm-7:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:15am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Abio Properties
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm
JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30am-10am
Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June: 6, 13, 20, 27
Lafayette Business Women at St. Perpetua
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am
Lafayette Chamber Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue May 2025)
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Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette. We will celebrate their new ownership!
Friday, May 16, 9AM - 10AM
Gymboree Play & Music, 3450 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
We will cut the ribbon at 9:10am SHARP.
Click here for Open Gym during the Ribbon Cutting. Parents must be present.
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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll! Friends, Food & Entertainment
Tuesday, May 20, 5PM - 7:30PM
Downtown Lafayette - Lafayette Plaza is located at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd., 3535 Plaza Way, Lafayette
Tickets are now sold out. Please join the waitlist here.
➡ All are welcome (ticket or no ticket) to enjoy music in Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road) by Generations in Jazz, entertainment and photo booth by New You Dance Center, and fun activities by All Ages Recreation Downtown.
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Pack a picnic or pickup take-out, bring your lawn chairs and join us 5pm-7pm in Lafayette Plaza. Check out the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for inspiration at https://lafayettechamber.org/guide.
Thank you for all our sponsors, partners and especially our participating restaurants!
Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/taste.
📷 Photo Credit: Jeff Heyman, Jeff Heyman Fine Art Photography
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JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers
The Concord Nonprofit Network and Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network are sharing knowledge and building community together.
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30AM - 10AM
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
Register here.
We believe that nonprofit organizations play an essential role in building and sustaining thriving communities. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote best practices among nonprofit professionals and volunteers. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a newcomer to the nonprofit sector, we're here to provide you with the resources, connections, and support you need to make a positive impact in the world.
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Resource spotlight for the morning will be “Insights on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Resources available for Nonprofits to Best Leverage" presented by Nichol Carranza, Marathon Renewable Fuels.
FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber AND Concord Chamber member nonprofit executives, staff, board, volunteers.
Please note that we are planning to meet outside in the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Courtyard, please dress accordingly. The Courtyard is limited to 75 attendees. We encourage early registration to ensure your spot—this event is expected to fill quickly.
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Rock the Plaza Summer Concert Series
Our FREE downtown Rock the Plaza Summer Concerts will continue Friday evenings in June 2025 in Lafayette Plaza at 3530 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Road).
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions! Fun and games provided by All Ages Recreation Downtown; photo booth by New You Dance Center; complementary popcorn from The Park Theater Trust.
Bands perform 6pm-8pm.
Friday, June 6, 2025 – ZEBOP!
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Juke Joint
Friday, June 20, 2025 – Other People’s Money
Friday, June 27, 2025 – Lamorinda Idol Finalists
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Lamorinda Arts Council - MAY
Virtual Wilder Gallery: Olga Larner – Ceramics with Nature’s Fractals
May 4 to June 1 – Virtual
The Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) invites you to view the ceramic art of featured artist Olga Larner in the Virtual Wilder Gallery. Larner is a multidisciplinary designer turned ceramic artist and teacher with a background in design. You will notice a variety of surface treatments and shapes in the 20 vessels she is showing including fractal-like beading in her glazes. Active in LAC, Larner chaired the High School Visual Arts Competition last month, third year in a row. Visit https://lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries. To exhibit at Virtual Wilder email info@lamorindaarts.org or call 925.359.9940.
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Kids Art Table, Art Parklet All Ages Art + Recreation Fair Sun. May 18
The Lamorinda Arts Council is celebrating its 75th Anniversary by hosting a free Kids Art Table Drawing Workshop from 11am - 3pm led by LAC curator and artist Bill Carmel. All drawing supplies provided. Stop by the Art Parklet at the corner of First Street and Golden Gate Way to say hello and celebrate 75 years of Art, Art and More Art!
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Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: How Artists Examine Culture May 31 Artist Reception
The Lamorinda Arts Council presents an exhibit of 28 local artists examining the culture they live in. This exhibit is unusual in that the artist is looking at culture both as an art maker and author. Seven of the artists have written 16 narratives which are portrayed next to their visual artwork. Meet them at their May 31 reception with light refreshments served on the terrace from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-library-gallery.
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City of Lafayette Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is pleased to feature three compelling exhibitions this summer season, each offering a unique perspective and medium:
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Aaron Argandona – Echoes of Innovation: Past Creations Rediscovered
On view in the Homework Center, Aaron’s detailed ink-on-paper drawings revisit and reinterpret past inventions, uncovering new meaning in forgotten forms.
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Marianne McCraney – Exhibited in the Community Hall, Marianne’s photorealistic watercolor paintings depict packages delivered to her home during the pandemic. Created during a time of social isolation, when she could no longer paint figures, these works offer a poignant reflection on daily life and adaptation.
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Alice Lasky – Displayed in the Display Case, Alice’s poetic ceramic pieces combine texture, form, and metaphor to explore themes of transformation and introspection.
Each exhibit invites viewers into a distinct creative journey, shaped by the artists’ personal responses to time, space, and change.
These exhibitions are on view at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center from now through August 24. Learn more here.
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Mountain Shadow Film Society
Based on Bill Bennett’s best-selling Camino memoir, “The Way, My Way” is the charming and captivating true story of a stubborn and amusingly self-centered Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometer-long Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain. He doesn’t know why he’s doing it, but one step at a time it will change him and his outlook on life forever. The Way, My Way has been described by Camino elder statesman Johnnie Walker as the most authentic film ever made about the Camino. Drama / NR / 98 min. / Australia, in English.
Watch the trailer here!
Friday, May 16th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, May 17th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, May 17th - 7:30 PM
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Non-Member General Admission: $14.00
Tickets available for non-members on a first-come basis beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Or purchase tickets in advance by calling Mountain Shadow Film Society: 925-787-6965 / More info: http://mountainshadow.org
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Diablo Ballet
Diablo Ballet presents "Alice in Wonderland", Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm and on Saturday, May 17 at 2pm and 7:30pm at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
This brand-new production by Brian Enos takes you on a journey down the rabbit hole into an extraordinary imaginative world as Alice meets unforgettable characters and falls in love with the magic of Wonderland. Also featured is the Diablo Ballet premiere of Gerald Arpino’s romantic "Reflections", the fast-paced neoclassical work set to Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme”.
Tickets and more information available here!
For More Info call Lesher Center ticket office: 925.943.1775
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International Film Showcase
International Film Showcase presents its May Selection from Iceland, Ode Fish (Odd Fish).
This film is a USA theatrical premiere and was nominated to 9 international awards.
The film opened at the Orinda theater on 5/9/25, will open at the Jarvis Conservatory, Napa on 5/17/25 and at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs on 5/29/25. Our Showcase is the first to open the theatrical run in the USA.
Synopsis: When two childhood friends get an unexpected opportunity to keep their fish restaurant open all year round, one of them comes out of the closet as a trans woman, putting a strain on their friendship and they see their lives in a new light.
Click to watch the trailer!
May showtimes listed here!
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All Ages Recreation Downtown Presents Art Market in the Parklet
Artisan Fair, Lawn Games, Food, Treats, Crafts & Activities.
Free admission for all ages.
14 Sundays, May 18 - Aug. 17 11am-5pm, 3501 Golden Gate Way
Artists, Food Trucks, Treats Vendors, please use form on allagesplay.org to participate, or use this link.
This 14 Summer Sundays event series focused on local artisans, fun, food, and funds for downtown parks is made possible thanks to many generous donors, and the support of:
All Ages Recreation Downtown is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public benefit nonprofit dedicated to bringing all ages and all abilities parks and recreation programs to downtown Lafayette, CA. TX ID # 93-2021276
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Town Hall Theatre - MAY
"Yes, and Wine!" Adult Improv at Town Hall Theatre!
Sunday, May 18th from 7pm-9pm
3535 School Street, Lafayette
Enroll Today!
Are you ready to try something new and have fun doing it? These one-night-only classes are a great way to stretch your boundaries, meet new people, and have some laughs! Purchase a 2025 "Yes, And Wine" Flex Pass today for preferred Flex Enrollment for three classes AND a THT wine tumbler to enjoy during class.
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Town Hall Theatre presents The Folklorists: The Live Show!
May 23rd at 10:00am and 12:00pm
Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette
Buy Tickets Here!
The hit bilingual podcast comes to the stage! Join The Folklorist Team to investigate the strange and unusual and journey across the globe—from libraries and graveyards to animal sanctuaries—uncovering mysteries along the way. Perfect for kids from 3rd grade to middle school, the show is packed with adventure, humor, and curiosity, making it a fun experience for older kids and adults too!
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Town Hall Theatre presents An Evening with Nobuko Miyamoto
Friday, May 23, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette
Buy Tickets Here!
Nobuko Miyamoto is an award-winning dancer, singer, and actor who has performed on Broadway and in films (West Side Story and The King and I) and recorded a groundbreaking album of Asian-American folk music, A Grain of Sand. She is an author and the subject of the film "Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement.”
Join them for a screening of the film detailing Miyamoto's lifelong commitment to civil rights, creativity, and community inspired in part by her beginnings as a childhood survivor of Japanese internment. After the film, Nobuko Miyamoto will share a conversation with the audience that is sure to inspire.
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Diablo Ballet
Diablo Ballet’s Choreography Showcase
This special one-night only performance features 5 new works by company dancers Micheal Bushman, Amanda Farris, Luis Gonzalez, Olivia Powell, & Alison Ramoran. Witness an extraordinary blend of creativity and technical skill as the company presents these original ballets in one stunning performance.
Friday, May 23rd at 7:30pm, Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
For tickets: https://diabloballet.org/choreography-workshop
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The Peter Pan Foundation
Wish Upon a Star Presented by The Peter Pan Foundation
May 24-26, 2025, Performances at 2pm and 7pm
For 19 years, Lafayette's Peter Pan Foundation has enchanted family audiences and uplifted communities with its signature production, Wish Upon a Star. This Memorial Day Weekend, the beloved show returns, with more magic, more music, and more heart than ever before! A dazzling original musical, the show brings together more than 200 performers of all ages in a joyful, high-energy celebration of story and song.
Buy your tickets online now.
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Amarin Thai Cuisine
Amarin Thai Cuisine in Lafayette is thrilled to invite you to a unique and heartwarming cultural evening!
🎵 Moradok-Mai 2025 Mini Busking Concert
Saturday, May 24, 6:00 PM
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
This special event features a live performance by Moradok-Mai, an acclaimed ensemble from Thailand, currently touring the United States. Enjoy a mesmerizing blend of traditional Thai instruments and music, as these talented women perform a mini busking concert to raise funds for education.
Come enjoy delicious Thai cuisine, rich music, and the joy of giving back.
🎟️ Admission is free — donations are welcome and will go directly toward educational support initiatives.
📱 Learn more or RSVP!
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WomenSing
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
Lafayette Christian Church, 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette
WomenSing presents I Am Wild—a concert that invites you to break free from expectations and embrace the untamed spirit within. This powerful program explores the primal and awe-inspiring aspects of human nature, evoking a deep connection to the wild beauty of their world. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey into the wild. Come and feel the music come alive!
Learn more and get tickets at https://iamwild.eventbrite.com
Or visit their website!
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Peter Pan Foundation Hosts Seussical Jr.!
The Peter Pan Foundation is beyond excited to announce that our summer program is back, and this year, we’re bringing the magic of Seussical Jr. to life! Get ready to dive into the whimsical world of Who-ville, with colorful characters, unforgettable songs, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—use the link below to be added to our early access list and secure your spot before it’s too late! We can’t wait to see you all this summer, where the magic of Dr. Seuss will come alive on stage!
Join us outdoors at the PPF Treehouse:
Camp Dates: June 2 - 20 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performance Dates: June 20 & 21 @ 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets Here!
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ModernTone Studios
ModernTone presents their Stage Performance Program!
Mondays: through June 2, 7:00 PM
Showcase: Saturday, June 7, 7:30 PM, at
Lamorinda Music (the Big Room)
This is not just another music class. It’s a full-on experience designed to turn performers into artists, and artists into professionals. Under the expert guidance of our program director, Diana Alvarez, you’ll build a confident on-stage presence, learn how to set up and control your audio gear, craft your musical identity, and get ready for real gigs with real-world training. If performing live is part of your dream, this is your chance to get there!
Sign up now!
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Town Hall Theatre - JUNE
Town Hall Theatre presents True West
By Sam Shepard, directed by Katja Rivera
Previews June 5th & 6th, runs June 7th-28th
But Tickets Here!
Two brothers—Lee, a drifter and petty thief, and Austin, a successful screenwriter— struggle for power while they collaborate on a Western screenplay in their mother's southern California home. A dark comedy that delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the clash between contrasting male identities. This timeless American classic will be reimagined through a Latine lens, offering a fresh perspective on Shepard's masterful exploration of family dynamics, rivalry, and the elusive nature of the American Dream.
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Moraga Art Gallery
Celebrate "Connections" at the Moraga Art Gallery.
Come one and all to the Moraga Art Gallery to enjoy "Connections," until June 8th. The striking exhibition at 432 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center features member artists, Danguole Rita Kuolas and Susan Erickson. Also, on display until June 8th are scores of original works by the gallery's eighteen member artists as well as a dozen guest artists who paint, sculpt, specialize in woodwork, fine art photography, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, and more.
The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm - 5pm. For more information visit http://www.moragaartgallery.com, or call (925) 376-5407.
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance
Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces the exhibit, Art Passages.
The exhibition “Art Passages” at the County Administration Building in Martinez showcases the artwork of 3 Lamorinda Arts Alliance member artists along with other artists from 4 other art organizations.
OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION:
June 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, Ca, and is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Until July 7
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Lamorinda Art Alliance member Pamela McCauley juried 3 Figurative artworks out of 36 entries for this show.
Participating Artists: Denise Hillman, Connie Millholland, Sharon Tama
They want to thank Arts Contra Costa County for giving them this opportunity to display their artwork.
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the area. For more than two decades, the Lamorinda Arts Alliance has promoted visual arts through exhibits in libraries and businesses, at open studio events, street fairs, and lectures, and in the community's art galleries.
Lamorinda Arts Alliance website: www.laa4art.org
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West Coast Vibez
Join West Coast Vibez - Resin Designs at Garre's 4th Annual Father's Day Classic Car Show with Altamont Cruisers Classic Car Group. Come check out the vintage beauties while enjoying good food, live music, shopping from local artisans, local craft beer and of course, fabulous wine!
Own a Vintage Car? Bring it to the Winery! Call by June 12 if interested.
For more information, visit Garre's website here.
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Montevideo: Skateboarding History in the San Ramon Valley Photographs by Jeff Heyman
A new exhibit of photographs by Chamber member Jeff Heyman, an Orinda-based photographer, is coming up in February at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville.
It was the Summer of ‘76… “Montevideo: Skateboarding History in the San Ramon Valley,” an exhibit of rare skateboarding photographs from 1976. On display through June 8, 2025, at Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville, Calif. Tel. (925) 837-3750
These vivid black and white photographs are a time capsule of local history and a nostalgic look back at a bygone era in Contra Costa County. Jeff Heyman was a student at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville (Class of ‘77) and a photographer for the school’s newspaper, The Wolf Print. He documented the skateboarding scene at Montevideo, a drainage ditch in San Ramon popular with skateboarders from across Northern California. His photographs bring us a glimpse of this short-lived and largely forgotten time.
Heyman, an award-winning fine art photographer and photojournalist, has had work exhibited at the Lafayette Library, the Orinda Library, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts in Alameda, and the de Young Museum in San Francisco.
Find out more at heymanfoto.smugmug.com or by following Jeff on Instagram @heymanfoto.
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Only a few spots left!
Musical Theatre summer camp with Performing Academy
NIGHT AT THE CINEMA - Ages 6.5 – 9*
*Rising 1st through rising 4th grade.
6/9 – 6/13, Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm @ ACE Dance Academy in Walnut Creek
Friday class 9am – 12pm
Final outdoor performance Friday 6/13 at 5pm at the Lafayette Reservoir.
MIXTAPE - Ages 10 – 14*
*Rising 5th through rising 8th grade.
6/9 – 6/13, Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm
Friday class 12:30-3:30pm
Final outdoor performance Friday 6/13 at 6pm at the Lafayette Reservoir.
Only a few spots left! Musical Theatre summer camp with Performing Academy!
Register here!
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California Symphony
Fresh Look: The California Symphony Exposed returns this summer with an all-new four-part course designed for the “classically curious.” Led by award-winning instructor Scott Foglesong, this engaging series offers a fun, approachable introduction to the orchestra, deep dives into classical music, and a sneak peek at the California Symphony’s 2025–26 season.
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025, 6:30PM-8:00PM
Chateau Room at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. ADA accessible and free parking onsite.
Anyone with an interest in learning more about classical music are invited. Cost is $30 per person for the entire course, which includes a voucher toward your first purchase of any adult-price California Symphony ticket for a 2025-26 season concert.
“Explore your inner symphony curiosity!” Register today here!
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Generations in Jazz
Generations in Jazz presents Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your musical skills, inspire your creativity, and forge lifelong connections. Join us at the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop.
July 14th-18th, 650 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #230, Lafayette, CA 94549
Register here!
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Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Diablo Symphony Presents its 2025-2026 Season
Music has a special and enduring power to bring us together and recognize our common aspirations and feelings. The Diablo Symphony is proud to bring a unifying season of inspiring music to Walnut Creek—from the DSO’s holiday and family concerts to opera and iconic symphonies, there is something for everyone! The DSO is particularly thrilled to open the season in October with two compelling performances of La Traviata, in partnership with Festival Opera. Season tickets will be available soon, so plan to treat yourself to five musical programs that speak of community and the range of emotions shared by all.
Learn more about each of the season’s five concerts at www.diablosymphony.org.
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Whitchurch Glass Designs
Whitchurch Glass Designs is building an exciting schedule, including appearances at the California Strawberry Festival and the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. Cynthia is eager to bring her handcrafted, 100% American-made glass creations to even more events and is planning new collections that celebrate the beauty of nature.
Whitchurch Glass Designs is also seeking to expand into additional retail locations in the Lamorinda area. If you’re a local business interested in carrying unique glass art, Cynthia would love to connect. For inquiries or collaborations, please reach out via email at WhitchurchGlassDesigns@Yahoo.com or visit https://www.whitchurchglassdesigns.com/.
Thank you for your continued support— here's to creativity and connection!
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Dining and Gift Guide
This interactive PDF lists Lafayette Chamber member restaurants and gift/retail shops in our downtown! Check it out!
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“To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.”
MISSION OF THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER
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