Doug Buenz
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Looking for some good family fun? The
’s production of the musical Annie will run through Feb. 5 at the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center.
The beloved Annie in this production will be played by Jordyn Foley and Jess Martinez will fill the shoes of Daddy Warbucks. John Maio directs the show, with choreography by Christina Lazo, …
If you’re looking for some entertainment that’s a little out of the ordinary, then you’ll be glad to know tickets are available for the 2012 Roller Derby Victory Tour in Pleasanton
.
“Wheels rumble at rip-roaring speeds, as thousands of loyal fans are hypnotized by the whirling mayhem of what we call banked track roller derby,” the …
If the cost of two tickets to paradise is beyond your budget right now, then maybe two tickets to see Eddie Money would be within reach.
Money will be playing at Tommy T’s Comedy Steakhouse in Pleasanton on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 and 9:30.
Money was a regular in Berkeley clubs in the late 60s and …
Inventory continued to fall in Livermore, with December posting the fifth consecutive decline. Inventory was last this low late in 2009. Other parts of the Tri-Valley are seeing five to seven year lows in inventory. Pending sales, meanwhile, took a surprising jump upwards in December to 88, a very strong December number.
Overall, inventory fell from …
The Livermore Valley
Opera will celebrate its 20th anniversary in grand style Jan. 28 with champagne, a three-course meal with wine from Livermore wineries, and a lineup of impressive artists.
The event will be held at 5 p.m. at the Ruby Hills Country Club.
The evening will begin with champagne and a concert featuring three leading divas singing …
Zephyr Grill & Bar in Livermore
will be offering complimentary tastings of its 2009 Livermore Valley Chardonnay and 2008 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon during its Tasting Tuesday event, coming Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGrail Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon will be available by the glass (that night only!), and if you end up buying a …
Pending sales of single family detached homes in Livermore have been on a five month decline, with the exception of an uptick in September. The fall off is not steep but it has been pretty steady. Inventory also fell for the fourth consecutive month. All of this is fairly common for this time of year …
Whether you live here, are visiting, or are considering the Tri-Valley as your new home, there is one thing you can count on: there are plenty of ways to rejuvenate in a weekend. Trust me, I know.
Here are the first five that come to mind:
Wine tasting. This one’s a no-brainer. When you’re so close …
There’s no better reason to indulge in a little wine tasting than the Holidays in the Vineyards event Dec. 3 and 4 at participating wineries throughout the Livermore
Valley.
Wineries will showcase their tasting rooms with arts and craft vendors, holiday music, special wines and activities (some tasting fees may apply). It’s a great chance to sample …
If you’re anywhere the Livermore
area, then you won’t want to miss the 2011 Downtown Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade and tree lighting.
The parade will kick off at 6 p.m. and last about an hour. The route will be First Street from M Street to McLeod Street. Local marching bands, music, and light displays will …
If you’re getting ready to bust out your fall recipes and prepare for your Thanksgiving feast, then you’ll want to head to the Livermore
Farmers’ Market.
The market runs every Sunday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You’ll find it at Carnegie Park at 3rd and J Street.
One grower still has strawberries available. And …
Forget Black Friday. Get a bona fide jumpstart to your holiday shopping with the Earlier Than the Bird Shopping Celebration Nov. 19.
The event, put on by the Livermore
Downtown Inc. and Pleasanton Downtown Association, will start at 7 a.m. and run until noon. And if 7 a.m. is too early for you on a Saturday morning, …
If you’re a fan of hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks, then you won’t want to miss the Goodguys 22nd Autumn Get-Together, to be held Nov. 12 and 13 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. It’s always fun to see the streets of Pleasanton alive with classic and hot rod cars.
The …
The Prima neighborhood of Livermore saw less activity over the past six months than was the case last year during the same time period. Three sales closed during the past six months, compared to four during the prior six month period and six during the period before that. Three homes are actively listed and one …
If you’re looking for a safe, friendly atmosphere for your youngest ghosts and goblins, then bring them to haunt downtown Livermore.
The third Annual Downtown Halloween Carnival will come to a scary start on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. and will run until 5 p.m.
Activities will be focused on kids in 5th grade and younger. They …
