Livermore Valley Arts reports ‘strong’ financial health following year of deficit-spending
Despite operating in the red last fiscal year, Livermore Valley Arts is doing well financially with an operating reserve of over $1.3 million, according to CEO Chris Carter and the nonprofit organization’s annual report to the City Council.
A parade for the season: Pleasanton’s Hometown Holiday Celebration draws festive crowd downtown
The Pleasanton community celebrated the joy of the season at the 2025 Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on a crisp evening downtown Saturday. Enjoy this collection from Weekly photographer Chuck Deckert.
San Francisco novelist hosting book launch event in Danville
A few years ago, author Meg Donohue became what she calls a “hobbyist gardener,” turning to her small urban garden in San Francisco for a little entertainment–if not something a bit more challenging.
‘Christmas with Ballet Roots’ on Livermore High stage
Pleasanton’s Ballet Roots Dance Company is presenting its second annual Christmas show for Tri-Valley audiences at a new venue this holiday season.
Dublin artist’s ink flows to ‘Nature’s Rhythm’ in solo exhibit
At the balancing point of artistic surrender and control, a Dublin woman has created a…
Take in a show: Eclectic slate for Tri-Valley theaters before holiday season kicks in
Before we get too swept up in the upcoming holiday performance season, the theaters in the Tri-Valley have an intriguing variety of shows outside of…
Pleasanton Youth Theater Company performing ‘Beetlejuice JR’ next two weekends
The Firehouse Arts Center is extending the spooky season another two weekends after Halloween, with PYTC’s production of “Beetlejuice JR”.


