The Goodguys, which bills itself as America’s favorite car show, will make four appearances next year at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Livermore-based Monarch Tractor introduced its first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor last week at Wente Vineyards.
Cuda Ridge Wines will display works by Livermore real estate agent and budding artist Lynne Ancien in its tasting room and gallery through July 21.
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Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin on Saturday, Dec. 4.
The Cantabella Children’s Chorus will present two in-person winter concerts on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, in Pleasanton.
Students from the Radiance School of Ballet will present “The Snow Queen,” based on the classic children’s story by Hans Christian Andersen, on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Dublin High School Center for the Performing Arts and Education.
LIVERMORE — A unique collection of mosaic pieces created by young Italian artists is currently on display at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater through Jan. 16.
Kendra Murray and Ralph Scott, voice actors and producers for Squeaky Cheese Productions, will use audience submissions to demonstrate how audiobook specialists can communicate a writer’s vision for a meeting of the Tri-Valley Writers on Saturday, Dec. 18.
A holiday favorite, Niles Canyon Railway’s Train of Lights, brings passengers on a nostalgic ride on classic railcars through the scenic hillside between Sunol and Niles. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Asbury United Methodist Church in Livermore will premier its virtual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.
Two construction craft apprentices from Livermore were among the finalists in the seventh annual Northern California Craft Competition last month.
LIVERMORE — Art Builds Community (ABC), a cultural arts consultant company based in San Jose, is calling for the public to participate in planning for the future of art in the city.
Rachel Snedecor, executive director of Livermore Downtown Inc. (LDI), is stepping down from her position after 21 years of leading the organization, effective Feb. 28.
Valley Concert Chorale (VCC) will perform its annual holiday concert, “Carols, Glorias and Lullabies,” at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11.
At this year’s Harvest Challenge Wine Competition, Livermore showed up bigger and better than ever. It was an impressive showing, with 17 great wines, including two head-turning cabernet francs, a gregarious grenache, a solid sangiovese, a mighty malbec, stout petite sirah and a righteous Bo…
Dublin will get a jump on Livermore and Pleasanton with an official Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at the Civic Center, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2.
Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, will host an arts and crafts bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28.
Livermore’s iconic Shiva Vishnu Temple — also known as the Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) — received approval last week (Nov. 16) to increase its operating hours and to allow music outdoors.
LIVERMORE — The Livermore City Council on Monday discussed two items that supporters say could assist the Livermore Valley’s burgeoning wine industry — establishment of an assessment district to raise money to market the region’s products and a proposal to extend sewer lines into southern ag…
These shoppers came in their pajamas and brought their holiday spirit during the Earlier Than The Bird shopping event in downtown Livermore. Merchants opened their stores early Saturday, Nov. 20, for the annual tradition hosted by Livermore Downtown, Inc. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Firehouse Arts Center will host the eighth annual Holiday Youth Music Festival, presented by the High School Music Collaborative, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27.
Livermore Arts will close out 2021 with a variety of performances at the Bankhead Theater culminating with Dirty Cello, a five-piece folk, rock and bluegrass string ensemble from San Francisco, on New Year’s Eve.
Despite chilly and sometimes stormy weather, more than 100,000 people attended the 2021 Alameda County Fair.
LIVERMORE — A recently completed mural painted on the side of Tri Valley Car Care’s new location on Railroad Avenue harkens back to a simpler time.
Valley Concert Chorale (VCC) will perform its annual holiday concert, “Carols, Glorias and Lullabies,” at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11.
Towne Center Books and Livermore Arts will host a “Conversation with Author Peter Reynolds” at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
“Mamma Mia!” has returned to the Bankhead Theater after a shortened 2020 season due to the pandemic.
The cast of the popular musical “Mamma Mia” has returned to the Bankhead Theater following a pause due to COVID-19. The Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre reopened the show last Friday and will run it through Nov. 21. Read the full story on page 3. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
An exhibit of California landmarks depicted in Lego bricks is now on display at the Museum on Main in Pleasanton.
Just what should be made of vintage 2021? While it’s hard to pin a tail on this multifaceted donkey, most consider it a fantastic vintage. For some, this means not having to add as much acid, while for others, who found the fruit somewhat lacking in natural acidity, it means having to acidul…
The Pacific Chamber Orchestra will present a concert production of Handel’s “Messiah” at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasanton on Saturday, Nov. 27, and at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore on Sunday, Nov. 28.
The Big Jangle Band, a Tom Petty tribute band from the San Francisco Bay Area, will perform live at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Captain Joseph Spears, Civil Air Patrol, has assumed command of Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156, based at the Livermore Municipal Airport.
The City of Livermore is asking residents, and those who visit the region, for feedback on how they envision the future of arts and culture in the city.
They will soon land on our dining room tables, but for many in the Tri-Valley, turkeys have been on our minds all year.
The U.S. Navy Sea Cadets Color Guard from Camp Parks in Dublin participated in the Tri-Valley Veterans Parade, Sunday, Nov. 7 in downtown Pleasanton. Crowds lined the parade path on Main Street welcoming participants during the annual event, which was not held last year due to the pandemic. …
LIVERMORE — Following a public hearing, during which a winemaker raised questions and concerns about the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District (LVWHD), the council voted to continue the discussion to the next meeting set for Nov. 22.
American Legion Riders District 10 motorcyclists make their way through Main Street in Pleasanton during the Tri-Valley Veterans Parade, Sunday, Nov. 7. The annual event was skipped last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. See more on page 3. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Wonder Woman leads runners during the Rotary Club of Pleasanton's 2021 Halloween Spirit Run, Oct. 31. The event had 5K, 10K and kids' runs, starting and finishing at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Goodguys, which bills itself as America’s favorite car show, will make four appearances next year at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
The Bankhead Theater Gallery will present “50 Faces,” an exhibit of contemporary artwork from the Mosaic School of Friuli in Italy, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Patricia Wheeler, a Livermore author and therapy dog handler, has published a book of jokes, "Musical Laughs: Notes to Brighten Up Your Day.”
The Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA) will host a free online and in-person tour of more than 50 artist studios from Danville to Livermore on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Renee Shepherd, founder of Renee’s Garden Seed Company, will discuss the benefits of growing vegetables, herbs and flowers from seed during the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Joey Travolta, brother of actor John Travolta, chats with a student filmmaker, Cooper Lienthal, during the Futures Explored premier event held at Livermore Vine Theater Oct. 26. The evening showcased films from Travolta's Short Film Camp. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)
The annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, followed by a brief ceremony and patriotic music performed by the Pleasanton Community Concert Band.
Alameda County — After receiving $1.2 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and banding together with other live performance venues, the Bankhead Theater looks forward to a bright future.
LIVERMORE — A proposal to create a 1.5-acre outdoor marijuana farm on Tesla Road near Livermore raised immediate questions about crime, water use and general odor.
The Tri-Valley Conservancy, a Livermore-based nonprofit that works to preserve agricultural, range and park lands, is recruiting area residents to serve on its board of directors and advisory council.
At right, Lara Webber, Livermore-Amador Symphony's conductor, helps Roger Zahang learn how to wave the baton during a free concert held in front of the Bankhead Theater, Oct. 23. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)
Compared to last year, the 2021 vintage has been a blessing for most winemakers — no fires, no smoke and no merciless heat waves.
Livermore author John G. Bluck’s latest work, “Florida Grand Theft & Other Tales,” was released earlier this month.
The Interfaith Center of the Presidio in San Francisco will premiere “Gallery,” composed by Deon Nielsen Price with lyrics by Dublin, California, poet laureate James Morehead, as part of its free concert series on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
