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'Breakfast at Baci's' wins Paint Pleasanton 2023Bay Area artists descended upon historic downtown and surrounding areas earlier this month for the annual Paint Pleasanton outdoor art event and competition. Gouache artist Heather Martin won the top award for her painting...
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Being funny never gets oldThe touring comedy act 'Funny Women of a Certain Age' features four women sharing powerful, honest and hilarious anecdotes about aging and the tribulations of life. The women are set to take to the Bankhead stage Oct. 6.
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What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinemaThe headline did its job, grabbing my attention right away: 'Pleasanton in the Movies'. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly screens films from the early days of American cinema, particularly those shot in the Bay Area...
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An Afternoon or Evening with 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley in PleasantonThe calendar turning to October this weekend will mean Halloween is officially upon Pleasanton -- and the Museum on Main is ready for the occasion, with the final installment of its 2023 Ed Kinney Speaker Series.
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Livermore Valley Arts executive director honored by countyAlameda County officials recently announced the winners of the 2023 Arts Leadership Awards, with Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter among the seven honorees being recognized at the supervisors' meeting.
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A night out at the FirehouseWhether it's time for a night out on the town, a special occasion or to enjoy a favorite local artist live, the newly announced lineup of shows for the 2023-24 season at the Firehouse Arts Center seeks to suffice.
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Amador celebrates 100 yearsAmador Valley High alumni and current students joined community leaders and others in marking the school's centennial with a series of special events from Sept. 14-16. Enjoy these photos from our freelancer Chuck Deckert...
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Museum on Main getting ready for Ghost Walk toursAs the calendar turns to September, the Halloween spirit is already in the air. For Pleasanton's Museum on Main, that means preparations are well underway for its popular Ghost Walk program held downtown each fall.
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Longtime journalist's book takes a deep dive into an infamous Peninsula murderThe 1974 murder of a young woman in Stanford's Memorial Church shocked the community and became a decades-long cold case. Journalist Scott Herhold followed the story throughout his career and now explores the case in a new book.
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What a Week -- Brilliance onstage: Jason Alexander wows at record-setting Livermore Valley Arts galaWorlds were colliding for me last weekend when my wife and I enjoyed an evening out at a work event -- the Brilliance at the Bankhead. Headlined by Tony and Emmy winner Jason Alexander, whose show featured an eclectic collection...
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For the love of ScotlandThe sound of bagpipes, Celtic rock and cheering crowds roared throughout the Alameda County Fairgrounds over the Labor Day weekend for an annual celebration of Scottish culture. See photos and coverage from our reporter here...
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VCC presenting 'Music to Soothe Your Soul'Before their upcoming performance season begins later this year, the Valley Concert Chorale is currently searching for a number of experienced and talented people to sing among them in upcoming shows.
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Livermore couple provide fresh microgreens to local restaurantsLivermore residents Katie Lee and Chris Ybarra -- co-owners of MicroDreams in Livermore -- have grown their dream from hobby to business in just two years. Within days to weeks, they grow into small but familiar vegetables and herbs...
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Dublin teen named youth poet laureate of Alameda CountyTeens from Dublin and Albany are this year's youth poet laureate and youth poet vice-laureate in Alameda County, according to the Alameda County Library, which has held the competition for the past three years.
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Library to host events honoring Hispanic Heritage MonthEach year, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 serves as a time to celebrate the diverse culture, history and achievements of Latino, Latina and Hispanic people in the United States. Livermore Public Library plans to host a number of events...
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'The Don Century'The Pleasanton Museum on Main will be commemorating Amador Valley High School's centennial birthday with a special exhibit opening at the end of the month that will feature memorabilia from Pleasanton's original high school.
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Tracing the yarn: Artist fosters community through knitting and crochetingWith more than four decades of practice and a couple hundred projects, Donnamarie Fuller is no rookie around yarn. She's not just an award-winning artist, she's also an organizer for the knitting and crocheting community in Livermore.
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'The Gems of Ruby Hill'Step aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world with their recently launched show, 'The Gems of Ruby Hill,' which was shot in the backyard of the Tri-Valley.
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Widowing together'Beyond Widow: Inspiration from the Trenches,' written by Palo Alto resident Patty McGuigan and Tesha McCord Poe, is a book of tender, funny essays for widows. In it, McGuigan and Poe share the wisdom they've gain through loss.
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Blessing of the Grapes 2023Livermore Valley Wine Community hosted its annual Blessing of the Grapes at Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore on Aug. 16 ahead of harvest.
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Tri-Valley author completes Luke Ryder thriller trilogyLocal author John Bluck has released his latest thriller book, 'Mayhem at Sea', completing his trilogy series with protagonist character Luke Ryder. Bluck spoke to the Weekly to share his writing process and inspiration.
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Hear it 'Through The Grapevine'The hosts of the 'Through The Grapevine' podcast are regularly joined by chefs, farmers, winemakers, community leaders and small business owners for in-depth conversations about all things hospitality and entrepreneurship.
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Winning as a familyA Pleasanton-based family bocce team recently brought home gold medals by winning the 2023 United States Bocce Federation National Championships in Chicago. Dario, Joey and Navina Bernardi, along with their family friend...
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What a Week: History in the flesh in PleasantonTime is running out to catch the Museum on Main's 2023 Ed Kinney Speaker Series. The immersive performances on the Firehouse Arts Center stage are done in the Chautauquan style, an engaging, informative and authentic format that...
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Native animals of Sunol WildernessTo the south of Pleasanton, the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve is home to a number of distinct critters significant to the native ecosystem. This summer, EBRPD has made an effort to highlight those creatures and their habitats ...
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'Comic Crossing' in Bankhead galleryThe Bankhead Theater in Livermore is displaying a collection of colorful and striking visual illustrations in its new exhibit, 'Comic Crossing: The Art of the Graphic Narrative', running now through Oct. 8.
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Meadowlark Dairy named a top-10 ice cream shop in U.S.The popular food review service Yelp has recently named its Top 100 ice cream shops in the nation for 2023 -- and downtown Pleasanton's Meadowlark Dairy secured a spot in the list's top 10.
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What a Week: Thank you for taking us alongOne of my favorite recurring features in the Weekly is our popular Take Us Along series, where readers bring our print newspaper with them on vacation and snap a photograph at locations near and far ...
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'Beyond the Stage'Livermore Valley Arts has announced the return of its podcast 'Beyond the Stage', giving listeners a look into some of the most prominent artists and musicians performing in the Tri-Valley.
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'Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon?'A new children's book co-created by Pleasanton author Linda Drattell chronicles the story of a young dragon who overcomes his fears and learns the power of friendship and self-acceptance.
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Major Livermore Valley wine event rebrands, reschedules for fallLivermore Valley Wine Community announced that its annual food and wine showcase event has been rebranded to 'TASTE: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience' and will take place in October this year.
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What a Week: Our CNPA awards for news coverage during 2022This week I'm proud to announce that our editorial team has been recognized by our peers across the state with seven awards in the California News Publishers Association's 2022 California Journalism Awards program, including...
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A culinary showcaseThe third annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week recently highlighted the food and drink scene in the region. I mapped out my route to new and favorite restaurants and reserved online for special events. Along the way, I savored...
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"Antarctica"
Barbara McLeod, Bev Naegle and Susan Nelson visit Antarctica. It's cold there!
Submitted by Barbara McLeod (sent from account of Scott an on Feb 23, 2017
Bay Area artists descended upon historic downtown and surrounding areas earlier this month for the annual Paint Pleasanton outdoor art event and competition. Gouache artist Heather Martin won the top award for her painting... Monday, September 25, 10:56 PM
A night out at the Firehouse: Downtown venue announces entertainment lineup for 2023-24 season
Longtime journalist's book takes a deep dive into an infamous Peninsula murder
What a Week -- Brilliance onstage: Jason Alexander wows at record-setting Livermore Valley Arts gala
Museum on Main getting ready for Ghost Walk tours
Tri-Valley author completes Luke Ryder thriller trilogy
'The Gems of Ruby Hill' -- Pleasanton residents star in new reality TV show
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