Lafayette Business Women at Town Hall Theatre August 16 5:15pm-6:30pm

Ribbon Cutting at Sonder Beauty Studio August 17 5pm-7pm

Lamorinda Business Mixer at The Bruns (Cal Shakes) August 23 5-7pm

"Coffee" with the CCC Supervisor August 25 8am

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals Social Mixer Sept. 14 5pm-6:30pm

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sept. 23-24, 2023

Lafayette Res Run for Education Oct. 22, 2023

And more on our Lafayette Community Event Calendar!

Wednesday, August 23, 5pm-7pm, At The Bruns Cal Shakes Theater

100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda, CA 94563

We will network, meet new Chamber businesses and organizations, and learn more about The Bruns! This is a Lamorinda Mixer ... Chamber members and community representatives are welcome from Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and our greater East Bay community!

No host bar supporting Cal Shakes includes wines from the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association and beer from both Canyon Club Brewery and Headlands Brewing Company!

Bring your business cards - as they will be your name badge. Smile for Craig Isaacs, BlueGoo Photography, our event photographer. Please register so we know to expect you! We'll also send you a reminder!

Check out all the great programming At The Bruns Cal Shakes Theater at www.calshakes.org.

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sept. 23-24, 2023

Lafayette Res Run for Education

This weekend is your last chance to check out Sculpture in the Garden at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Support local artists and Ruth’s Garden – stop by between 9am and 4pm! Click here for more info!

Did you miss our August nonprofit email blast? Read it here!

Have an event to share with our community? Add it to our Community Calendar!

The Wood Whisperer will be in the Local Artist Alley of the

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival September 23-24!

Sunlight radiates through this floral free-standing curved glass sun catcher. This 15" x 6" fused glass piece transmits beautiful colors when placed in a window or near light. Sun catchers are currently available online at www.WhitchurchGlassDesigns.com.

Whitchurch Glass Designs will be attending the Bodega Seafood Festival on August 26-27 in Bodega, and the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival September 23-24. Details about these festivals and other 2023 events are posted on www.WhitchurchGlassDesigns.com. Learn how Cynthia makes her designs and keep up to date on studio projects by following her on Instagram @WhitchurchGlassDesigns. 

Lafayette artist and resident, Cynthia Whitchurch creates her art by melting and bending colored glass into custom molds producing beautiful pieces including panels, bowls, plates, dishes, coasters, night lights and more. Her work is available at the Red Door Gift Shop in Brentwood, CA. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with local retailers to showcase her work. Contact Cynthia at WhitchurchGlassDesigns@yahoo.com.

The artists at West Coast Vibez can’t wait to see you again at this year’s festival! They create ocean-inspired resin designs on charcuterie boards, serving trays, jewelry dishes and more, including their NEW resin turtles, octopus and skulls. These little statues take a week to make, so quantities are limited. Come take a look and let them know which one you like the best! And, yes, they still have that signature beachy vibe you all know and love. https://www.westcoastvibez.com

See their work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

Visit Two Bike Woodshop in the Local Artist Alley of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival September 23-24!

I have paintings of sheep, tall trees, orchards and of course our beautiful yellow hills. OnodaArt.com

See Teresa Onoda's work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley in La Fiesta Square!

Visit Raphael Originals Jellyfish in the Local Artist Alley of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, Sept. 23-24 and online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/RaphaelOriginals. 

At Rad Plaid Publishing, our mission is to grow minds, one book at a time! We are committed to creating and publishing high-quality children's books that engage, inspire, and educate young readers. Our goal is to foster a life-long love of learning in children, and to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. We believe that books have the power to transform lives, and we are dedicated to using that power to make a positive impact on the world. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and inclusivity, we are committed to being a leading publisher of children's books that make a difference. www.amylandgraf.com

Stop by their booth at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

Metz Gallery will be in the Local Artist Alley of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival September 23-24!

Hello! I’m Samantha Massaro, the creator and maker behind Massaro’s Market. I’m passionate about all thing’s art, and the emotions it releases. It’s something that’s always been calming, sort of grounding to me. I’m an absolute mess when I’m creating, but the chaos adds to the beauty. When I think about what led me to this small business gig my answer isn’t some amazing revelation other than simply being happy creating. Each piece starts as a digital drawing. Once finalized I transfer the design to be cut on both my laser and CNC machines. Pieces are then hand sanded, hand painted, glued, distressed, and stamped to sell. I am honored to have my pieces displayed in your homes. 

Look for Massaro’s Market in the Artist Alley at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sept. 23 & 24!  https://massarosmarket.com

Look for KinCraft in the Local Artist Alley at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sept. 23 & 24! Learn more online at https://smithwrx.com.

For the first time ever, Susan of Susan Goldie Art, will be sharing her stitching secrets with artists of all levels who wish to add stitching to their practice. 'Sewing For Artists’ will be offered at Studio 55 on September 19th, from 10am - 2pm. These textile techniques are a rich addition to mixed media paintings, one-of-a-kind cards, and heirloom gifts, and give you lots of inspiration for future projects! Treat yourself to a self-care day of creativity and community! Link to more information and registration here. 

Just a few days later, Susan will be showcasing her art and art to wear pieces at the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival, Sept. 23-24 - she hopes you will stop into her tent and say hello!!

You can follow Susan’s Art journey by subscribing to her newsletter, and you can also see into her art studio practice on Instagram or Facebook (@susangoldie)

Enumero Cribbage Boards are hand crafted in small batches using beautiful, warm hardwoods and richly colored inlay. Each and every board is unique in its appearance, name, and the series (or batch) it belongs to.

Cribbage and cutting boards have been recently re-photographed to show the exquisite detail. View etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/enumerocribbageboard, learn more at http://www.enumerocribbageboards.com.

See his work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

Lily Dong, artist, painter and jewelry maker, will be in the Local Artist Alley of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival September 23-24!

Amber DeSilva is a mixed media artist - I work in collage, acrylic, oils, pen and whatever else seems right now! I grew up in Napa, Ca. and am still enchanted and inspired by the rich and beautiful land there. Art has surrounded me all my life as both my mother and father were artists and art has been my anchor throughout my life. I live in Orinda currently and started my art journey during quarantine starting with collaged greeting cards, and then in 2021 began to allow myself to expand and try every medium I could. I work largely with art as a healing tool, allowing intuition to lead the way. https://amberdesilvaart.com

See her work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

Chari Worster is local artist specializing in acrylic on canvas.

See her work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

"Painting is a way for me to share my thoughts through colors or shapes or a combination of both. I define what it is going to be. But my form can be anyone else’s interpretation. It is not meant to end." See more on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/art_room_by_chari.

If you’d like to purchase my work or have a commission done, send a message via the contact page on robertanke.com or call Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek. For books you can contact my publisher at Cupola Press or find them on Amazon or at the finest, finest, FINEST bookstores. See his work at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 23-24 in the Local Artist Alley!

August ATTRACTION from the Mountain Shadow Film Society

”Subtle, meticulous and fascinating.” - Hollywood Reporter

Synopsis: New technologies are transforming a 19th-century watchmaking town in Switzerland. Josephine, a young factory worker, produces the ‘unrest’ wheel, swinging in the heart of the mechanical watch. Exposed to new ways of organizing money, time and labor, she gets involved with the local movement of the anarchist watchmakers, where she meets Russian traveller Pyotr Kropotkin. Drama / Switzerland / 93 min. / Swiss-German, French, Russian, with English subtitles - TRAILER  

Saint Mary's College of California first-ever Winemaker Dinner is happening on Friday, August 11th. You can buy a ticket here. All proceeds from this event and the Summer Wine & Beer Festival (Aug. 12) directly support student scholarships.  RSVP at: http://e.givesmart.com/events/wez

Saint Mary's College of California Wine & Beer Fest is Saturday, August 12th. Tickets at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/alumni/events/summer-wine-beer-fest.

Lamorinda Arts Council & Community Partners August & September 2023 Activities

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents paintings by Holly Bazeley, Kendra Stone, and photographs by Jeff Heyman and Building Orinda Woods from July 29 to August 31 in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. View and purchase their artwork at the reception or online with one click at www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries/. This exhibit runs through August 31.

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a Virtual Art Gallery at Wilder exhibit during August featuring abstract artist David Lew of El Sobrante. His focus is on how he uses images of nature juxtaposed with textures and colors to effect fluid movement throughout his work. Lew’s virtual exhibit runs from August 5 to September 2. View at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/.

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a free Art Embraces Words program held at the Lafayette Library Arts & Science Room, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette from 2:00 – 3:30 pm on Sat. Aug. 12. Featured Writers reading at the event include Brad Hoge, Dita Basu and Bob Poirier. Original fabric artwork from Kimiko Kogure and Jennifer McCullough surrounds the spoken word. A reception outdoors in the Library Plaza immediately follows. Visit https://lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-words/ for details.

The 2023 Lamorinda Idol Finals will take place on Sunday, August 20. Our young singers have been working hard all summer, so you won't want to miss this all day event in the historic Orinda Theatre. No tickets required -- donations welcome at the door! Sessions run from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Announcement of Winners at 7:00 p.m. Call 925.359.9940 for more information or visit https://lamorindaarts.org/idol-2023-finalists/.

Join those who love art, literature, music and everything in between at The Coop, 32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, from 3-5 p.m. Sun. Aug. 27. Whether you are deep into your creative journey or blocked; we want to hear about it. Look for our framed Piccassoesque poster of Surrealist Dora Maar – that’s us! No host bar. Just show up. Questions? Call 925.359.9940, email info@lamorindaarts.org or visit https://lamorindaarts.org.

The 10^th Annual Art of Mixology event at Orinda Theatre Square is Lamorinda Arts Council’s largest fundraiser of the year. Held October 14 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm, the event includes both professional and amateur bartenders competing for prizes. Registration is free at https://lamorindaarts.org/apply-for-mixology/; deadline is September 1.

Claudette McDermott as well as Native American Sand Paintings in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library during September. Meet the artists at a reception in their honor where light refreshments will be served on Sat. September 9 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. View their artwork online and purchase it with one clock at www.lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits/.

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a solo Virtual Wilder Art Gallery exhibit in September featuring photographer Ryan Magpusao.  After emigrating to the US at the age of three he served in the US Marine corps. He uses photography as a creative expression of the peace and beauty he finds in his relationships with people and places. His exhibit runs from Sep. 2 to Oct. 1. View and purchase his photographs with one click online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/.

The Lamorinda Arts Council invites art lovers to join us in Local Artists Alley on Sat. Sep 23 and Sun. Sep 24 at our Kids Art Table. Visit our sheltered double booth offering art stations for young artists. Volunteers needed for face painting, stencils and washable tattoos. We provide all materials. Questions? Call 925.359.9940 or email info@lamorindaarts.org.

The 10^th Annual Art of Mixology event at Orinda Theatre Square is Lamorinda Arts Council’s largest fundraiser. It is held on October 14 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. The event includes professional and amateur bartenders creating off-the-chart craft cocktails for cash prizes. Registration is free: https://lamorindaarts.org/apply-for-mixology/; deadline is September 1.

For events At the Bruns, guests are encouraged to dress in layers, as temperatures at the outdoor venue can fluctuate widely even within the same day. Follow us for more updates and events on our website https://calshakes.org or socially @calshakes!

August 12, Doors: 5:30pm, Show: 7:00pm, Town Hall Theatre

In 1969 Led Zeppelin and the Allman Brothers released their debut albums, and Notes4Hope is paying tribute to their deep music libraries. Join us...

Tickets: https://www.notes4hope.org/thtc-2023

Questions? info@notes4hope.org

Hey Hey Mama consists of Andrew Griffin, Mike Fiorentino, Derrin Fox and Kevin White who are fronted by multiple top Bay Area female vocalists. Their powerful performance will electrify the audience with their spectacular renditions from the Led Zeppelin catalog. 

Freestone Peaches consists of Jeff Faust, Michael Berry, Mark Corsolini, Raymond Hauck, Ned Patchet, Paul Rustigian and Jefferson Bergey who together are Northern California’s premier Allman Brothers tribute band. They bring to life the raw energy and full throttle rock of this legendary band. Close your eyes and you’re transported back to the Fillmore East.

War Kits feature curated items that provide both comfort and education on swapping out daily-use products for non-toxic versions. These kits are only made possible by generous donors and are free to all recipients.

Notes4Hope upcoming events:

Learn more at www.notes4hope.org.

The Peter Pan Foundation's Disneyland encore performance, Saturday, August 12, 8pm!

You are invited!!!  The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 12^th year with a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 13^th from 11am to 2pm. The event is free and will feature inspirational speakers. Jim ‘Doc’ Hale will share fascinating information about wildlife in the East Bay and a beekeeper from Mt. Diablo Beekeepers will talk about the amazing nature of bees and art of beekeeping

At Town Hall Theatre

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054da9ab2dab9-town1

More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/volunteer

Join us at Town Hall Theatre Co Sunday August 13th at 12:00pm. We will go over updates to our Emergency Procedures, our Usher and Bar SOP's, any other policy additions or changes, as well as enjoy a sundae bar with ice cream provided by Loards Ice Cream & Candies of Orinda! 

Subscribe/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/subscriptions

Town Hall Theatre welcomes audiences back for a season that offers something for everyone; from spooky thrills to holiday cheer and a beautiful journey that fosters connection. Join us in our historic and now climate controlled building! 

Enroll/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/adult-education

Are you ready to try something new and have fun doing it? Join us for a beverage and play some improvised theatre games. These one-night-only classes are a great way to stretch your boundaries, meet new people, and have some laughs! Classes are open to improvisers of all skill levels.  

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/mamma-mia

After a successful screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Grease, Town Hall Theater Company is back at it again. This time, THT will be screening a sing-along version of Mamma Mia on Friday September 8th. The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a cash/card bar featuring a raffle and a signature cocktail that will have participants feeling like they are on Kalokairi! Next up is a Team Trivia contest at 7:00pm featuring questions about ABBA, Greece and more! After trivia, head upstairs at 8:00pm for a big-screen showing and sing-along of Mamma Mia!  

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/lauriesings

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/turnofscrew

This Sunday, August 13, join All Ages Recreation in Plaza Park anytime from 1pm to 4pm. Remember to bring the whole family, from the very young to the young at heart! The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department and the Community Foundation of Lafayette have teamed up to bring you a wide variety of fun choices, including: Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, chess, wooden train track, badminton, volleyball, ping pong, giant pick up sticks, kinetic sand, simple crafts, giant checkers, and a chance to win small prizes! We will be back to play with you again in Plaza Park August 27! More dates, locations, and activities may be added. Learn more here.

To greet its new exhibit, "Wonders of Man and Nature," the Moraga Art Gallery invites the public to a free art and wine reception on Saturday, August 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Located at 432 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center, the gallery will have on display scores of striking artworks by its featured member artists, Wenda Pyman, a photographer, and Linh Kang, an acrylic painter, as well as recent paintings, jewelry, ceramics, woodworks, prints, glasswork, sculptures, and much more by two-dozen member and guest artists. 

Come to view the art, chat with the artists and fellow art lovers, enjoy wine and light snacks, and listen to tasteful music provided by Nika Rejto, acclaimed as one of America's most stunning jazz flutists. For more information, visit www.moragaartgallery.com or call (925)376-5407.

Images below: Awakening by Wenda Pyman; The Calling by Thuy Linh Bennett Kang

Join Sustainable Contra Costa for a fun Trivia night at Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm! $20/per person, teams up to 10. Families are welcome (kids are free). Trivia questions for all audiences- pop culture, sports, sustainability, music, food, etc.

Canyon Club food & beverages available to purchase at the event. REGISTER HERE

International Film Showcase August selection is “Between Two Worlds” starring Juliette Binoche from France. The film will start its run in Orinda on 8/25/23 and play at the Jarvis Conservatory in Napa on 8/26/23.

Synopsis: Marianne Winckler, a well-known author, goes to live in northern France to research for her new book on the subject of job insecurity. Without revealing her true identity, she gets hired as a cleaner, working with a group of other women. In this new role, she experiences financial instability and social invisibility first-hand. But she also discovers mutual assistance and solidarity, strong bonds shared by these behind-the-scenes working women. Trailer: https://youtu.be/jl1dLVrCWTc

Further information is available on our web site at www.internationalshowcase.org.

Reminder to get your tickets by August 26 for an event not to be missed! The Community Foundation of Lafayette's annual fundraiser is September 9, Saturday, in the heart of Lafayette—the Library Amphitheater and Patios.

And to make the evening more fun and memorable, classic rock band and local favorite Other People's Money will put on a high-energy show to set the party mood and fill the dance floor—with Bill Chan on lead guitar, Tom Velken on bass guitar, Steve Hall on drums, and Kevin Chew on lead vocals. 

The party begins at 6pm with a champagne and hors de oeuvres reception, followed by a delicious three-course sit down dinner with wine pairings, decadent dessert bar, live auction, cash bar with signature cocktails and mocktails, and live band. 

This festive al fresco event has sold out previously. For tickets, please click HERE.

Support the Park Theater Renovation campaign with a fun day of golf at one of northern California’s premier courses - Orinda Country Club 

It’s golf AND a great cause! The Park Theater Benefit Golf Tournament hosted by BALI Construction is on Monday, August 28, 2023 and pairs two iconic East Bay gems - the Park Theater and one of northern California’s finest golf courses, the beautiful Orinda Country Club. It will be a great day of golf and entertainment with prizes, delicious foods at the post-golf reception, a silent auction featuring foursomes from some of California’s top courses among other great opportunities, and all in support of the community-wide effort to renovate Lafayette’s iconic Park Theater. 

Spots are going quickly! Please go to https://parktheatertrust.org/golf-tournament and secure YOURS today!

Registration is open for Diablo Ballet School's 2023/24 year- Contra Costa County’s first school run by a professional ballet company! Classes are available for ages 3 and up including performance opportunities with Diablo Ballet. Also offered: Adult Ballet, Dance for Parkinson's, Open Intermediate/Advanced Technique, Beginning Teen Ballet and Boy's Ballet class (ages 5 - 10: https://diabloballet.org/school/registration.

In an exhibit hosted by the Lamorinda Arts Council at the Orinda Library, East Bay photographer Jeff Heyman showcases a unique series of 28 black and white photographs of the San Pablo Valley.

The exhibit runs now through September 2, 2023. The Art Gallery at Orinda Library is located at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, Calif. The gallery is open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Heyman, who lives in Orinda, has had his work exhibited in solo and group shows. His photographs are regularly featured in the Lamorinda Weekly and The Orinda News. You can see his work, including the San Pablo Valley photographs at https://heymanfoto.smugmug.com.

Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces "A Feast of Color" 

It has been said that art is food for the soul. As the fall colors emerge around us, we invite you to come see artists’ food inspired and colorful works of art.  A Feast of Color, will be a deliciously vivid and unforgettable exhibit nourishing everyone’s soul!  

The exhibit will be available for viewing September 6^th – October 27^th.  

Please join us for a reception with the artists featuring live music and refreshments on Saturday, September 9, from 2-4pm. 

The address of the aRt Cottage is 2238 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord CA. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm.

Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the area. Its purpose is to provide coordination, education, and service to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and the surrounding communities.  The group seeks to foster a better understanding of art within the community and encourage the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of all members through its programs, exhibits and other activities within the community. www.laa4art.org

Images: “Pastry Window” by Carla W. Gelbaum & “Brick Beach” by Nancy Roberts

Printed between 1968 and 1969, heroes and sheroes represents a body of bold colorful graphic words and images created by the artist, educator, and advocate for social justice, Corita Kent (1918-1986). Adapting the visual language of pop art in the midst of social and political justice, Kent’s work conveys messages of faith, acceptance and love supporting civil rights, labor, anti-war movements, nuclear disarmament and the political assassinations that would define the 1960s. The series of 29 prints highlights Kent’s momentum and belief in the power of collective action to revolutionize systems and evoke necessary change. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Corita Art Center of Los Angeles.

Illustrator and fine artist Lisa Congdon's current work, Hold it Lightly, explores themes of joy, liberation, and radical inclusion, displayed on printed matter featuring her bold, colorful illustrations and hand lettering. Exhibited in conversation with Corita Kent's Heroes & Sheroes series, Congdon's work reflects the profound personal impact of Kent's legacy.

Opening celebration: September 14, 4 to 8 p.m.

Artist Talk with Lisa Congdon: September 15 at 2 p.m.

Corita Kent Day: November 20 from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

VIP Reception with Lisa Congdon: September 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets for the Congdon VIP reception can be purchased at www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Lawrence Kohl conductor, will perform all six Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos Sept. Sept 16, 7:30 pm at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette and Sept. 17, 3:00 pm at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. The program displays Bach’s “imperishable genius” with an incredible variety of virtuoso concerto formats. PCO’s brilliant soloists include violinists PCO Concertmaster Igor Veligan, and Iris Stone, along with harpsichordist Yuko Tanaka. 

Go to PacificChamberOrchestra.org to purchase tickets. Tickets for the Livermore performance may also be purchased through the Bankhead box office (925) 373-6800 or in person at 2400 First Street.

The Diablo Symphony Orchestra's 2023–2024 season begins on Sunday afternoon, September 17, with Beethoven's lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4 featuring Randall Benway, a long-time Lafayette resident before his move to Olympia, Washington. Season and individual tickets are now available at the Lesher Center for the Arts box office (925-943-7469, in person at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, or online through the DSO's website www.diablosymphony.org. The five-concert season is packed full of local talent and joy-filled music from Beethoven to jazz! Saxophone soloist Greg Brown takes us to New York City in the season's closing concert in May—and the orchestra itself tackles new heights when it brings Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring to Walnut Creek in March. A December holiday concert with story-teller Susan Strauss and local choir WomenSing, and a family-focused concert in April with violinist Mads Tolling (joined by young local violinists for a round of fiddle tunes) will engage the whole family. And the DSO’s Yen Liang Young Artist Competition—this year for string players—will again bring an exceptional young musician to the stage as guest soloist in a concerto of the winner's choice. Reserve your seats now and come experience the excitement of remarkable live music directed by the remarkable Matilda Hofman, also conductor in residence for Empyrean Ensemble at UC Davis and cover conductor for the San Francisco Symphony. We look forward to seeing you in September when Beethoven's piano concerto, along with Sibelius's Symphony No. 1 and majestic tone poem Finlandia, match the beauty of autumn and launch the orchestra’s 61^st season.

The The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UC Berkeley is excited to announce it's back in Lafayette! Join them on Thursdays, Oct. 19–Nov. 9 for four in-person courses at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center — all taught by Cal faculty and other scholars: “The Golden State? California’s Future”; “Getting Americans Talking to Each Other”; “Film Noir and Philosophy”; and “Joy of Singing.” Plus, many more online and in Berkeley. Check out all 30+ courses here. OLLI is a one-of-a-kind learning community for one-of-a-kind learners 50+. No Cal affiliation necessary. Just a love of learning, engaging and connecting.

Founded in 1974, the Contra Costa Ballet Foundation is a non-profit organization bringing the art of dance to the East Bay. Our mission is to provide affordable, professionally-staged dance performances to our community. We are also devoted to supporting a regional dance company, Contra Costa Ballet Company, and providing deserving young dancers with scholarships to be trained and gain performance experiences which will prepare them for a professional career in dance. Through various Outreach Events, the Foundation seeks to bring the ballet to local schools and the public. Contra Costa Ballet Centre is the official school of the Contra Costa Ballet Company. For enrollment and information please contact The Contra Costa Ballet Center at 925-935-7984, visit the website at contracostaballet.org, or email school@contracostaballet.org. 

Look for Contra Costa Ballet Foundation’s Nutcracker coming to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek on November 24^th, 25^th, and 26^th.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Foundation President Sandra Corsetti at president@contracostaballet.org, or ccbfbod@gmail.com, or Foundation Vice President Connie Foos at conniefoos123@gmail.com. We thank you for your support!

Contact Three Thirty Three Arts to add more “Community . Collaboration . Creativity” to Lafayette!

A Friend of the Chamber membership provides a way for community members to support the efforts of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. We are 76 years strong and our mission continues “To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.” 

All aspects that make up a community are important to us: schools, residents, churches and synagogues, community organizations, activities, and the city government. Chamber members work with representatives of all these groups for the betterment of our community. A lifetime Friend of the Chamber membership is $150 per family. Learn more here>>

Restaurant Guide | Gift Guide