Supporting our Arts Community
October-November 2021
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We welcome our Lafayette Chamber members and community subscribers to our Arts Community Email Blast! |
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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events |
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The Best of Art & Wine
We'd like to extend an invitation to you to partake in The Best of Art & Wine. Join us for a special evening featuring premier local artists, spectacular music, tasty tapas, and fine wine and beer samplings.
We are offering two nights of music:
Thursday, November 4, 2021, Music by ZEBOP!
Friday, November 5, 2021, Music by “The Two of Us,” Drew Harrison and Scott Southard, The Sun Kings.
Location: Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Local Fine Art for purchase by Jennifer Perlmutter, Tom Taneyhill, Martin Segobia,
Doug Heine, Tony Zorich, Geoffrey Meredith, Chari Worster, and others!
Tickets are $100 per person per night, limited to 130 for each night.
Hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer, and live music included. Art available for purchase.
Special thanks to:
This special event raises money for the programs and special events produced by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 Non–Profit Organization. Donations and tickets are non-deductible.
Vaccine verification mandatory. Masks required inside and recommended outside subject to Contra Costa Health guidelines.
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“Unity In Diversity”
All Lafayette Res Run for Education race registrations include a long sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last) which will showcase this year’s theme “Unity In Diversity,” expanding on Lafayette’s efforts to bring awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The design reflects Lafayette’s first public mural, “Unity In Diversity,” which was painted on the eastern wall of the building located at the northwest corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Oak Hill Road this past summer. The approximately 650 square foot mural was created by youth from Lamorinda and Oakland facilitated by Three Thirty Three Arts. Lamorinda resident Lara Dutto collaborated and brought to life Lafayette’s first public mural, one that feels welcoming to all cultures and colors. Three Thirty Three Arts designed the concept that is first and foremost a beautiful and inviting work of art, but one that a diverse population of people would appreciate. The design features flowers, Monarch butterflies, a panther and dragon. Watch a video about the mural and learn more about the Chamber’s DEI initiatives at https://lafayettechamber.org/about-us/dei/.
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Events & Announcements from our Arts Community (& more!) |
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JPG Presents NeON Fine Art to Honor Park Theater's 80th
In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Lafayette Park Theater’s opening in 1941, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery will be exhibiting the work of 3 internationally renowned neon artists who just happen to live in the Bay Area: Bill Concannon, Shawna Peterson and Ames Palmes.
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Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery: Escape Room adventure at the Bank - Art Heist
Private groups only. Minimum two people, maximum five. Tickets $10 per person, to be paid at the gallery. Kids 8 y/o and under FREE. At least one adult must be present during the experience. Masks required.
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Town Hall Theatre
TOWN HALL THEATRE ANNOUNCES FIRST IN THEIR “NEW VOICES” SERIES- “THE CHILDREN'S FARM” BY SEAN DUNNINGTON
Playwright Sean Dunnington’s piece, “The Children’s Farm” will be brought to the stage by Director Ciera Eis. This lightly produced, two-weekend performance model will be the first in Town Hall’s New Voices series. New Voices will produce two brand new, never produced-on-stage plays by playwrights living in the seven Bay Area counties. New Voices will heavily feature plays written by traditionally under-represented and under-produced artists.
In “The Children’s Farm” Sam runs away to California to live with her cousins Joey and Lauren (and their sock puppets) after being outed, tormented, and exiled. While there, Sam wraps herself in a fantastic world of wonder and love where she can truly be herself. She calls this place “The Funny Farm,” a riff off of Joey and Lauren’s nickname for therapy. Traversing a decade and a half of role-playing and therapy, this drama weighs forced family, roots, and finding freedom on the farm.
Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16 at 8PM; tickets are $25. October 16 is a Pay-What-You’d-Like performance. www.townhalltheatre.com
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International Film Showcase
The International Film Showcase's October selection is our first ever film from Malta. 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Winner of Sundance Festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award. This is a USA premiere. The film won several international awards.
Opening in Orinda on October 15th for at least one full week. 3 screenings each day. Limited seating. Proof of vaccination required at the door. Tickets: www.OrindaMovies.com
At the Jarvis Conservatory , Napa on October 23rd. Tickets
Plot Summary
A hardworking Maltese fisherman, Jesmark is faced with an agonizing choice. He can repair his leaky luzzu -- a traditional, multicolored wooden fishing boat -- in the hopes of eking out a meager living at sea for his wife and newborn son, just as his father and grandfather did before him. Or he can decommission it in exchange for an EU payout and cast his lot with a sinister black-market operation that is decimating the Mediterranean fish population and the livelihoods of the local families who depend on it.
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Mountain Shadow Film Society’s October Attraction Online!
A PRE-THEATRICAL RELEASE AND THE MOST AWARDED FILM AT THIS YEAR'S SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL!
Saturday, Oct. 16th (Link available all day!)
HIVE is a searing drama based on the true story of Fahrije, who, like many of the other women in her patriarchal village, has lived with fading hope and burgeoning grief since her husband went missing during the war in Kosovo. In order to provide for her struggling family, she pulls the other widows in her community together to launch a business selling a local food product. Together, they find healing and solace in considering a future without their husbands—but their will to begin living independently is met with hostility. NR-Drama - 84 min. - Albanian, with English subtitles. TRAILER
How to see this outstanding film: Monthly films are free for members, and you can check out information for pro-rated membership HERE. Or, you can purchase a $12.50 general admission ‘ticket’ to this online screening. Here’s how:
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Art of Mixology Competition Returns Live to Theatre Square Oct 16!
Sponsored by Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) and Tahoe Blue Vodka Saturday, October 16 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Enjoy shot-glass size tastes of luscious craft cocktails by East Bay professional and amateur bartenders, bites from local restaurants, a live awards show, music and lots of fun. Must be 21 to participate; all COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Art Embraces Words is Live!
Come in Costume as Your Favorite Literary or Artistic Character. Hosted by the Lamorinda Arts Council Saturday, October 30 at 12 noon writers read excerpts of their work interspersed with artists displaying their artwork. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Outdoor event at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center and reception where light refreshments will be served. This free program is made possible by the Lafayette Community Foundation. Sign up now at www.lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-words. All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Diablo Ballet
Join us for our return to the stage with a brand-new production of The Nutcracker Suite!
The 28th Season opens with the new full-length production of Julia Adam’s smash holiday hit, The Nutcracker Suite including newly created costumes and sets. The Diablo family and their daughter Clara, return to the Nutcracker Suite at the Fairmont Hotel for another Christmas Eve adventure! Clara’s dream expands taking her on a magical journey through the land of sweets including students from Diablo Ballet School. See what unfolds in this whimsical ballet that will delight all ages.
The Nutcracker Suite performs at the Lesher Center for the Arts on Friday, November 12 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 13 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm.
Following each performance, ticket holders are invited to stay for a post-performance reception at Massimo’s Ristorante across the street from the Lesher Center, where they can meet and mingle with the dancers. Single tickets are on sale now with senior and youth pricing available.
Diablo Ballet will also present a virtual option, which will be a recording of the live performance, streaming Dec. 3 – 12th.
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"Indigo Animal and Dame Eleanor Marmot"
The public is invited to an outdoor reception honoring sculptor Rue Whittaker who will answer questions about "Indigo Animal and Dame Eleanor Marmot" on Saturday, November 20, 2-4:00 p.m. in front of the Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, 94563. Light refreshments will be served. Families and children are most welcome. Hosted by the City of Orinda Art in Public Places Committee and Lamorinda Arts Council. Rain or shine event. All COVID-19 precautions observed. For more information about APPC visit www.artspaceorinda.org; visit LAC online at www.lamorindaarts.org.
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The Peter Pan Foundation's Winter Show
Their winter production of Little Women will be a delight for the whole family!
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Originally presented by the PPF in 2014, they are thrilled to bring this production back to the stage in 2021!
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Gold Coast Chamber Players
Named Best Concert Series of the East Bay 2021 by Diablo Magazine, the Gold Coast Chamber Players made a joyful return to the stage on September 18, 2021. Health guidelines kept the enthusiastic crowd safe and patrons and musicians gathered by moonlight for an After Party.
Four more concerts remain in the season. Holiday gift certificates available.
Seriously Mozart on January 22, 2022 at 7:30PM
playful, elegant, and dramatic.
Culture, Crisis, and Creativity on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM
with the famed Horszowski Trio.
Caliente! on March 19, 2022 at 7:30PM
a sizzling exploration of Spanish favorites featuring San Francisco Opera’s principal clarinetist Jose Gonzalez Granero.
Dvořák’s America {Reimagined} on May 14, 2022 at 7:30PM.
Exploring the impact of Spirituals and Native American music on Dvorak while in America
Purchase single tickets and subscriptions online at www.GCCPmusic.com or by calling (925) 283-3728. Visit gccpmusic.com to find regular updates about concert offerings, to make donations, and to purchase tickets.
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Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Season and individual tickets for the Symphony’s 2021-22 season are now available through the Lesher Center Box Office. Tickets can be purchased in person during box office hours, by phone (925-943-7469) or online. The following link takes you directly to the DSO’s ticketing page: https://lesherartscenter.showare.com/?category=86, where links to Season Tickets and individual concert tickets can be found. Questions about the orchestra and/or the season can be sent by email to info@diablosymphony.org.
Following a summer of outdoor ensemble rehearsals and performances, including a June open rehearsal on the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza, the Diablo Symphony Orchestra has gratefully begun rehearsals for this very welcome season. In the words of Matilda Hofman, Music Director and Conductor, “we are so grateful to be able to share a season with you once more in the beautiful Lesher Center for the Arts. Our first concert is a kind of thanksgiving for this return to live music, from Amazing Grace” to Dvorak’s uplifting 8th Symphony. Our season title, The Light That Fills the World, reminds me of the incredible beauty and inner strength of the natural world and the humans that live in it. It is also the title of a mesmerizing work we will be performing in our Sounds of the Americas concert on March 13, 2022 (the DSO’s Jubilee Year!), a piece inspired more specifically by the light in far-northern Alaska. Please also join us for three fun and uplifting programs celebrating the holidays, family, and Mother’s Day. We are particularly excited to present the 3rd Symphony of African-American composer Florence Price to celebrate all hard-working mothers. In addition, we will celebrate young talent this season by presenting not just one, but three, winners of our Yen Liang Young Artist Competition, and will be joined by the Fratello Marionettes on February 6 in a lively presentation of Carnival of the Animals. Children ages 12 and under are admitted to concerts at no charge. See you at the symphony!” Further details of the season can be found on the DSO’s website at www.diablosymphony.org.
The orchestra’s 2020-21 virtual “First Thursday Digital Premiere” series featuring previously recorded DSO performances is still available on the orchestra’s YouTube channel. Solo and ensemble performances by orchestra members are also posted on the DSO’s website at https://www.diablosymphony.org/watch-the-orchestra-online.
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Lamorinda Arts Council
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library - Lamorinda Arts Council presents its October in-person and virtual exhibit of colorful tapestries by textile artist Aiko Kobayasha Gray, paintings by Loralee Chapleau and a photographic retrospective of John Toki’s public art projects including scale models. The gallery is located at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. Learn more at lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits/. All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Art Gallery at Wilder - Lamorinda Arts Council features a virtual exhibit of abstract mixed media paintings by Carol Jenkins during October. Jenkins loves the out-of-doors and especially the wild places she portrays in her abstract works. Visit www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries to view her virtual gallery.
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Art Gallery at the Orinda Library - Lamorinda Arts Council in-person and virtual exhibit for November includes jewelry and watercolors by Dina Asna, an abstract retrospective by Raymond L. Haywood, ceramics by Lesley Jensen and Chinese brush and scroll paintings by Joan Yao. Meet these talented artists on Sat. Nov. 6, 3 to 5 p.m. at an outdoor reception in their honor; light refreshments will be served. All COVID-19 precautions observed. Visit www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries to view their virtual gallery.
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Art Gallery at Wilder - Lamorinda Arts Council features John Anderle’s oil paintings themed "Welcome Home: Memories in Brushstrokes" during November. Meet the artist on Sun. Nov. 7, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at an outdoor reception in his honor where light refreshments will be served. Visit www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries to view his work. All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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"Anything Goes" at the Moraga Art Gallery
“Anything Goes,” a spirited new show at the Moraga Art Gallery runs through November 28 and features works by Lafayette's Judy Miller and Lucy Beck as well as a great variety of art by the gallery’s other members. A first for the gallery, seventeen photographers from the Contra Costa Camera Club have mounted an expansive display of their exceptional work.
The gallery, located at 432 Center Street in Moraga's Rheem Shopping Center, is now open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p. m. For more information visit www.moragaartgallery.com or call 925-376-5407.
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Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
Two fall exhibitions are open at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keith + Kari features ceramic artist Kari Marboe responding in site-specific work to environments depicted by the California painter William Keith. Celebrating Inuit artists and printmakers, Collective Memories: Stonecuts from Cape Dorset features contemporary stonecut prints from the college’s permanent collection that speaks to original printmaking practices at a remote Canadian trading post in the 1960s.
Related Programming and Free events:
Third Thursday | Inuit Myths + Printmaking
Join the Museum of Art on Thursday, October 21st for an evening exploring the exhibition Collective Memories: Stonecuts from Cape Dorset. At 5:30 p.m. partake in a guided curatorial look into the Cape Dorset prints through Inuit legends and animal stories. At 6:30 to 8 p.m. learn about learn about printmaking practices through a workshop, supplies included. Register for printmaking workshop here >>
Healing the Earth: Environmental Art
In partnership with the SMC Sustainability Committee and SEBA, join the Museum of Art on Thursday, November 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a dialogue that explores art as a medium to respond to environmental change and impact. Featuring ceramic artist Kari Marboe and Museum Director and Curator Lauren MacDonald, this conversation explores site-specific work speaking to how California landscapes have changed yet remained the same. This event is free and open to the public at the Soda Activity Center. Learn more here >>
Third Thursday | Artist Dialogue + Art-Making
On Thursday, November 18th, join the Museum of Art and ceramic artist Kari Marboe in exploring ceramic as a craft and medium to investigate place. From 5–6:15 p.m. partake in a ceramic art making workshop on MoA patio and then from 6:30–7:30 p.m. listen to an artist dialogue with Kari Marboe. Learn more here >>
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Enumero Cribbage Boards
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.
I humbly believe that an Enumero Cribbage Board will be played on and enjoyed for generations to come.
Enumero is derived from the latin word "enumeratus" which means "to count". Cribbage has been played for over 400 years and continues to grow in popularity.
An Enumero Cribbage board can enhance your playing experience or can be given as a memorable gift to your favorite Cribbage Player. Each Enumero Cribbage Board comes with metal pegs that are kept in a small storage compartment at one end of the board. This compartment is secured with a small threaded hardwood cap.
I will be selling my cribbage boards at the 2021 Winter Edition of the Craneway Craft Fair, at the Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way South Richmond, CA on Sat/Sun of Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:00 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, November 28, 2021.
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Onodaart
If you like California land you will like my work! I paint the joy I see in our landscapes. Most of my work is done on location within 60 miles of Lamorinda. I paint Napa, the Bay, small farms, orchards, and trees that I fall in love with. Teresa Onoda, www.onodaart.com.
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Tom Taneyhill Art
I’ll be showing this painting “Tenacity” (10”x 8”, oil on canvas) at The Best of Art & Wine on November 4 and 5. It depicts the tenacity of a local oak defying the ridge.
TaneyhillArt - Drawing and painting the local landscape. Connect with me!
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Take Self Love, Harmony, Courage wherever you go with you or buy them as a gift for a beloved one.
Dinart is all about finding joy in creativity and all the good energy that we need to carry with us everyday and everywhere we go. To fulfill this goal I came up with the idea to transform my watercolor painting to different types of custom wearable arts. My hand-crafted art pieces can be seen at www.etsy.com/shop/dinartgift and din-art.com. Currently, my handmade painting jewelry is available online and is also sold exclusively at a local high-end boutique in Oakland, CA. Every collection has a name which is inspired by my personal journey such as Self Love, Harmony, Courage, Wisdom, Hope, ....
To learn more about me and my art, please refer to the above links. I was recently highlighted in the Lamorinda Weekly & Rossmoor News.
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Lafayette Community Foundation's Under a Harvest Moon
Join us for an alfresco evening featuring exceptional wines from the Lamorinda American Viticulture Area (AVA), expertly paired with your appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Enjoy a special preview of plans for Lafayette’s new tasting room “Local Vines” featuring Lamorinda wines, plus cabaret entertainment from Town Hall Theatre actors, live auction, live music, and dancing under the stars to classic rock band Other People’s Money.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Tickets are $150 per person. Register here.
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LCF would like to thank its Presenting Sponsors: |
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Cal Shakes’ Audience Circle
Join Audience Circle and keep the applause coming by supporting Cal Shakes' programs and art-making throughout the year! Your monthly donation will sustain Cal Shakes as we strive to support artists, create joyful and thought-provoking work, and build a theater community for all. In addition, Audience Circle members receive early access to tickets to all Cal Shakes performances and special member programming and events. Learn more: https://calshakes.org/audience-circle. Photo by Jay Yamada.
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LPIE Gala - Save the Date!
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 6pm to midnight
Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, San Francisco
Join us at the Four Seasons for our annual gala. The evening will celebrate your contributions to LPIE’s mission of investing in the superior public education our students need to succeed. In-person festivities will include dinner, dancing, exciting silent and live auctions, and Lafayette’s incomparable spirit of celebration!
Tickets on sale Sunday, November 7 at 8am. Please visit our gala webpage for additional details and to purchase tables or tickets online.
Co-Chairs Danielle Gallagher, Michelle Berolzheimer, and Liz Keyser.
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The Park Theater Trust
LIGHT UP THE PARK THEATER & WE’LL LIGHT UP LAFAYETTE!
In 1941, the Park Theater came into being out of a desire for arts, culture, entertainment - and COMMUNITY - in downtown Lafayette.
This is 2021 and those desires have not changed. The Park Theater can light up Lafayette again but to bring it back, we need community. We need YOU! The Park Theater Trust has created a sustainable model of owning and protecting the theater in a nonprofit, and then leasing it to a for-profit operator. We need to raise a total of $8MM to complete the acquisition and remodel.
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
¡Libros en español! Did you know? The library has hundreds of books for adults in Spanish-- come visit our newest collection! You can also request books in Spanish from other library branches, with thousands of titles to choose from -- browse the collection online.
¿SabÍas que la biblioteca de Lafayette tiene cientos de libros en español para adultos? ¡Ven a visitar nuestra nueva colección! Tenemos miles de títulos en Español, entre todas nuestras bibliotecas. Encuentra la colección completa haciendo click aquí, allí mismo podras solicitar el libro que quieras y pedir que te lo manden a la biblioteca que te quede mas cerca.
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Lafayette Chamber Events & Announcements |
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Wednesdays, October 20 & November 3, 4:30pm, Chamber Connectors.
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Saturday, October 23, 7pm, Ribbon Cutting at Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga Road, Lafayette.
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Monday, October 25, 6pm-8pm, Lafayette Young Professionals Octoberfest at Headlands Brewing Company.
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Friday, October 29, 8am, "Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell. Register for Zoom link here.
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Tuesday, November 9, 12:15pm-12:45pm, Online Speed Networking.
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Become a lifetime Friend of the Chamber
A Friend of the Chamber membership provides a way for community members to support the efforts of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. We are 74 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>>
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Quick Links to Chamber Resources
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Follow us on Instagram! Use your phone's camera to scan the code here, then follow @lafayettechamber_ca!
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Tell the City How Best to Spend $6.3M in Covid-19 Relief Funds
The City of Lafayette is receiving $6.3 million in federal assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to assist with our local economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about these funds on the Business Recovery page and share your priorities for how to spend the money to support local individuals, businesses and non-profits, make certain infrastructure investments, and/or replace lost City revenue:
ATTEND AN ONLINE MEETING: The ARPA subcommittee is hosting public forums to discuss ideas. For more details include information on how to participate in the Zoom-based forums, click here: October 21, 2021
You can also find the latest Information on COVID-19 on the City's website here.
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours by appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
(925) 284-7404
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