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Calling Local Artists!

We currently have spaces available in our Local Artist Alley for the 2024 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.

Local Artists featured in the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival's Local Artist Alley are Lafayette Chamber Members who make art in Contra Costa County. If you are an artist in Contra Costa County and would like to be considered for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, CLICK HERE for more information.

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Announcing The Community Foundation's Special $25,000 Silver Anniversary Grant

In recognition of the Community Foundation's 25^th Anniversary, this year’s Excellence Grants awards will include one Silver Anniversary Award of $25,000. Those nonprofits applying for this special grant are asked to propose a unique project or program that has lasting impact on the local Lafayette community. Proposals to fund a particular subsection of a larger capital project are welcome, as well as proposals for stand-alone projects or programs. To learn more and fill out the grant application, please click HERE. If you have questions please email info@lafayettecf.org. The grant application deadline is April 30, 2024.

Miramonte High School presents: Footloose

"Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Almost Paradise" … yes, it’s almost time for FOOTLOOSE!

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose at Miramonte High School’s high-energy performance of Footloose! Join us for a toe-tapping, hip-shaking journey that'll have you dancing in the aisles and cheering for more. With electrifying music, exhilarating choreography, and a 90-member cast and crew that's ready to rock, this year’s musical production is sure to make you feel like you've been transported straight to the heart of the '80s. Don't miss out on the fun - grab your tickets before they sell out and prepare to let loose with Footloose!

Catch our talented students in the MHS Theater on these dates and times:

Friday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are available here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80916

“Echo In The Canyon 2” is going to be at Wine Thieves on 3/16 from 1-7pm and feature live music, artist showcases, food and drink. The goal is to increase visibility of art and music in Lafayette and generally have a great time. 

Diablo Regional Arts Association

Catch the first two performances of Center REP’s The Great Leap at your preferred price! 

When University of San Francisco's basketball team travels to Beijing for an exhibition game in 1989, the drama goes deeper than the strain between countries. Driven by rapid-fire dialogue, this Bay Area story from San Francisco playwright Lauren Yee explores the cultural and political risks of raising your voice and standing your ground. 

Catch the first two performances of the acclaimed comedic-drama at your preferred price! Limited seats still remaining for our Pay What You Can dates, March 16 - 17. Tickets are available at www.lesherartscenter.org. 

View Bedford Gallery’s new exhibition, Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project! 

On view from April 13 – June 23, 2024 at Bedford Gallery is their new exhibition Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project! 

Be among the first to experience the remarkable stories of resilience and the richness of modern Native American cultures explored in this timely exhibition. Learn more at www.bedfordgallery.org. 

Artwork: The Red Road Project, Nick and Elijah in the canoe, 2019, Photograph

(analogue) on fine art giclée paper, 24 x 24 inches. 

Tickets are selling fast for Dance Theater of Harlem!

Join us for an extraordinary experience on April 20 - 21, 2024, as Dance Theatre of Harlem, established in 1969, takes center stage in our Headliners Series.

Presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association, this globally acclaimed dance institution stands as a captivating highlight. Dedicated to celebrating Black culture through a diverse repertoire, Dance Theatre of Harlem ensures each performance becomes a perennial favorite. With a

commitment to artistic excellence and community enrichment, this six-decade

legacy has set the standard in the performing arts.

Don't wait! Tickets are selling fast for both performances! Tickets are available at www.lesherartscenter.org. 

LAMORINDA ARTS COUNCIL

MARCH ACTIVITIES

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Students Rock the Art at VAC

The Lamorinda Arts Council’s (LAC) High School Visual Arts Competition (VAC) features 250 entries from students living in or attending 10 high schools in the Lamorinda area. In addition to the in-person art exhibit which runs from Mar. 4 to Apr. 6, the contest features cash prizes, merit certifications and an online public exhibit on the LAC website, www.LamorindaArts.org/online-galleries/. Call 925.359.4490. For information visit www.lamorindaarts.org/vac.

Art Gallery at Wilder: Grand Reopening: Featured Artist Shiva Jafarzadeh

The Lamorinda Arts Council held a Grand Reopening of the Art Gallery at Wilder on Sunday, Mar. 3. A reception with light refreshments was held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. where Orinda Vice Mayor Latika Malkani officially opened the Art Gallery at Wilder for public viewing Mon. - Fri. from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Featured artist Shiva Jafarzadeh spoke about her themed artwork, "Paintings and Drawings of Romance, Womanhood, Motherhood & Feminine Poems.” Go to https://LamorindaArts.org/galleries-2, email info@LamorindaArts.org or call 925.359.9940 for more information. Be sure and download the PDF with directions if you plan to visit.

Mocktails & Cocktails: Sun. March 24 4:00 – 6:00 @ Tutu’s Lafayette

Join those who love art, literature, music and everything in between at Tutu’s, 53 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, from 4-6 p.m. Time for some conversation about your creative journey; artists of all kinds are invited to bring prompts. Look for our knockoff Picassoesque poster of surrealist Dora Maar – that’s us! No host bar. Just show up. Questions? Email Lamorinda Arts Council at literary@lamorindaarts.org or call 925.359.9940.

APRIL ACTIVITIES

Lamorinda Idol 2024: Audition Registration Open April 1 – 30

Established in 2006, Lamorinda Idol is a singing program open to students in K-12 grades who either attend school or reside in Lamorinda. Singers may enter as soloists or in groups. Students from outside Lamorinda are permitted to participate in the group categories, provided that at least one member of the group meets the residential requirement. To access the Program Description for Lamorinda Idol 2024 visit https://lamorindaarts.org/idol-2/. If you have questions, send them to idol@lamorindaarts.org.

Art Embraces Poetry: A Call for Poets; Celebrate National Poetry Month Sat. April 6, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Lamorinda Arts Council gives a shout out for “A Call for Poets” to read their work at its April 6 and July 20 programs at Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. Poetry lovers are invited to attend its April 6 program, “Celebrate National Poetry Month,” A No Host Bar is open during the event. Poets read for 10 minutes followed by a short Q&A. Artist Michael Robinson speaks about and exhibits his acrylic paintings thanks to the Lafayette Public Art Committee artist program. A reception follows in the theatre lobby. Visit https://LamorindaArts.org/art-embraces-words to find out more, email literary@LamorindaArts.org or call 925.359.9940. Art Embraces Poetry is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Lafayette. 

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: 17^th Annual Arts Ambassadors Youthful Art Lightens the Heart

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents artwork from students in grades one through eight of the Orinda Union School District from April 8 through 26 in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. Participating elementary schools include Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch plus Orinda Intermediate School. Meet the students, their families, friends and art educators at a reception on April 25 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. ONE hosts a snack table where students pick up their Arts Ambassadors ribbons. Enjoy the OIS Jazz Band on the terrace and at 5:00 p.m. a fourth and fifth grade instrumental ensemble performance in the Library Auditorium. Visit www.LamorindaArts.org/ or call 925.359.9940 for more information.

Art Gallery at Wilder: Artistic License - A Couple of Artists Married to Art

The Lamorinda Arts Council invites you to meet espoused artists Lance Jackson and Barbara Lind of Orinda in the Art Gallery at Wilder on Sunday April 7 at a reception in their honor from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. where light refreshments will be served. Jackson draws inspiration from traditional news media, echoing his career in media illustration and digital design. See “Five Ents,” his acrylic painting about modern day environmental activists inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Lind’s “Calla Lily” watercolor reminds us this South African native has naturalized in the Bay Area and is a harbinger of spring. The Gallery is now open Monday – Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; new art is exhibited monthly. For more information or to apply to exhibit work, visit https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/, email info@LamorindaArts.org or call 925-359-9940.

Mocktails & Cocktails: Sun. April 28 4:00 – 6:00 @ Tutu’s Lafayette

Join friends of the Lamorinda Arts Council who love art, literature, music and everything in between at Tutu’s, 53 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, from 4-6 p.m. How about some conversations about your creative life? Bring a prompt about what you’re working or want to work on. Look for our knockoff Picassoesque poster of surrealist Dora Maar – that’s us! No host bar. Just show up. Questions? Email Lamorinda Arts Council at literary@lamorindaarts.org or call 925.359.9940.

New Exhibition at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center! Michael Robinson: The Spirits of Babylon

March 19 – May 19, 2024

The Lafayette Public Art Committee proudly presents the return of Oakland-based contemporary painter Michael Robinson for an exhibition of his latest creations in the Homework Room of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, located at 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. Prepare to be captivated by 'The Spirits of Babylon,' a collection showcasing three of his large-scale pieces, characterized by vibrant hues and enigmatic symbolism. Robinson's artistic journey is deeply rooted in spirituality, evident in his abstract figurative and modern surrealist styles. Drawing inspiration from artistic luminaries such as Kandinsky, Miro, Warhol, Klee, and Basquiat, Robinson's work promises a captivating experience for art enthusiasts. Don't miss this bold exploration of color and symbolism!

The exhibition will run from March 19 to May 19 and is open to the public during library hours. Admission is free. Visit www.michaelrobinsonart.com to see more of the artist’s work. 

Saint Mary's College Museum of Art

Current Exhibitions

Harmonia Rosales: ΩA Omega Alpha 

Through June 23, 2024

Omega Alpha brings forward a visually enriched narrative that reimagines the traditional imagery of the black body in Christian art to empower lesser-known subjects through the canon of art history. Interweaving the oral histories and stories of Afro-Cuban religions, Rosales' depictions of the black body illuminate parallels in classical Western narratives while confronting the historical language of the Eurocentric male gaze. Referencing Greek, Roman, and European imagery, Omega Alpha inverts the narrative of how faith and orthodox-based stories are told, envisioning a new beginning rising from an end.

Lisa Congdon: Hold it Lightly

Through June 23, 2023

Illustrator and fine artist Lisa Congdon's current work, Hold it Lightly, explores themes of joy, liberation, and radical inclusion, displayed on printed matter featuring her bold, colorful illustrations and hand-lettering. Created in conversation with pop artist Corita Kent, Congdon's work reflects the profound personal impact of revolutionary joy. 

The Decisive Moment: PhotoUrbanism in San Francisco Bay, 1930s-1960s 

Through June 23, 2024

Photographers interested in the ‘decisive moment’ often utilized the camera’s innate mechanical qualities to capture real-time experiences and explore modern art concepts of pattern, contrast, and light through the lens. The practice dominated mid-20th-century photography in the West. From the construction of the Bay Bridge to the revolutionaries of the Black Panthers, this exhibition features work by Ruth-Marion Baruch, John Gutmann, Pirkle Jones, Peter Stackpole, Brett Weston, and Max Yavno, whose photographs captured moments that came to define social urban history in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Pier 24 and the Pilara Family Foundation.

Vignettes: Select Views of SMCMoA’s Permanent Collection 

Through May 12, 2024

Vignettes bring forward curated windows into the permanent collection explored through themes, eras, and art history. Highlights include recent gifts into the permanent collection as well as the legacy collection of landscapes by William Keith. Featured works include modernist European prints by Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Ursula Fookes, Kathë Kollwitz, Marie Laurencin, and Jacques Villon: California waterways by Armin Hansen, Louis LaBrie, Bertha Stringer Lee, Gottardo Piazzoni, and Lundy Siegriest; pop art by Corita Kent and Andy Warhol; abstract expressionism by Seong Moy and Ruth Wall; and contemporary art by Joe Doyle, David Maxim, Diane Rosenblum, and Kal Spelletich.

PROGRAMS 

Yoga in the Museum (ongoing) 

Wednesday, March 20 at 4 p.m. | Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m.

Move with us! This Spring, Saint Mary's College Museum of Art is delighted to introduce a Yoga in the Museum series. Join us for gentle flow yoga to integrate your mind, body, and breath. This accessible class is suitable for all fitness/age levels. Please bring your own mat. Space is limited. Instructor: Tara Rochlin 

Cello in the Galleries (ongoing) 

Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m. | Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. | Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. | Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. 

Join us for a peaceful hour of music in the galleries. Listen and enjoy the tranquil strings of the cello while exploring spring exhibitions. Featured music by SMC student and cellist Desiree Sturrock.

Learn more at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum-art.

Moraga Art Gallery

'MOVING ENERGY' ENLIVENS MORAGA'S ART SCENE

A vibrant exhibit, "Moving Energy," debuts at the Moraga Art Gallery, 432 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center on Wednesday, March 20th. Intensely colorful, eye-opening, motion-filled acrylic paintings by Irene Needoba and high-impact photos of nature by Lucy Beck explode with colors and surprising shapes. Photographer John S. Brown, the featured guest artist, focuses on the natural world in all its guises: the wilderness, of course, but also the nature of people, animals, cities, and communities.

Also on view until the exhibit ends in early June are a variety of one-of-a-kind works by more than twenty local painters, ceramicists, jewelry makers, photographers, print-makers, woodworkers, and others, all of whom will be on hand at a free public reception on Saturday, April 6th from 5 to 7 pm. 

Open daily, Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm, the gallery invites art fans of all ages to come in, browse, and linger a while. Want more information? Visit moragaartgallery.com or call (925) 376-5407.

Image: Lucy Beck

Stars & Stripes Jubilee

Join Diablo Ballet March 22 - 23 for two performances only of Stars & Stripes Jubilee. The program features four exciting ballets including George Balanchine’s classic ballet Stars & Stripes inspired by John Philip Sousa; Forward Thinking by former company dancer and current rehearsal director Michael Wells, performed to live music composed by Justin Levitt; company dancer Amanda Farris' playful and jazzy Elevator Operator set to Bossa nova music; and the celebratory Pas d’Action from the glorious La Bayadère. For tickets visit www.diabloballet.org. Use promo code Celebrate5 for a discount of $5 per ticket purchased.

Lafayette artist Arlynn Bloom, now showing at Hollie’s Homegrown

Celebrate the work of Lafayette artist Arlynn Bloom, now showing at Hollie’s Homegrown through the spring. Bloom’s work is astounding in its diversity, from photographic watercolors of fall leaves to abstracted textural figure studies. See her incredible work in person and find out more about the artist’s practice! Reception: Saturday, March 23rd, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Light refreshments served. RSVPs highly recommended. RSVP here!

Diablo Symphony Family Concert “Fiddling with Mads Tolling”

The Diablo Symphony and Grammy-award-winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling team up for a family concert, “Fiddling with Mads Tolling,” on April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Tolling will perform his violin concerto and Grammy-award-winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling team up for a family concert, “Fiddling with Mads Tolling,” on April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Tolling will perform his violin concerto Begejstring (Danish for “excitement”), commissioned in 2013 by the Oakland Symphony. Premiered in 2015, the “swing like you’ve never swung before” concerto for violin and orchestra dives into jazz, fiddle, and Latin styles with three movements, aptly titled “Possibilities,” “Understanding,” and “Jubilation.” The program also features two dances from Copland’s Rodeo, themes from Bruce Broughton’s score to the movie Silverado (conducted by Kathryn Crandell of the DSO’s horn section), and Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) by New York–based composer Missy Mazzoli. Commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Spheres evokes the orbits of celestial bodies, with paths that cross one another, as it takes listeners on an exciting cosmic journey. Several harmonicas help transform the orchestra into a makeshift hurdy-gurdy—a medieval stringed instrument with a sound similar to a bagpipe’s—that evokes the motion of the planets as they weave in and out of each other’s paths. Local young string players will also join the orchestra and Tolling in several of his fiddle tune arrangements.



Tickets are available at the Lesher Center for the Arts box office (925-943-7469; 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek) or online through the DSO’s website at https://www.diablosymphony.org. Discounts for youth and groups of 10+ seniors are available, and children 12 and under are admitted free of charge to all concerts. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra Presents Bruch and Mendelssohn

Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO), Lawrence Kohl, Music Director, is presenting Bruch Violin Concerto #1 in g minor with violinist Livia Sohn, Mendelssohn Symphony #3 “Scottish” and Fanny Mendelssohn Overture for Orchestra Saturday April 27, 7:30pm Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church and Sunday, April 28, 3:00pm Bankhead Theater, Livermore. Purchase tickets at PacificChamberOrchestra.org.

Livia Sohn's prolific career includes performances with renowned US orchestras in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Boston; in Europe with orchestras in Berlin, Budapest, Prague; and internationally in Asia, South America, China, and Africa. Opus Magazine described Ms. Sohn as, “a stunning and compelling musician. The Strad Magazine notes, "Sohn possesses a remarkably lithe and transparent tone of exceptional purity.... Even when under the most fearsome technical pressure at high velocity, every note rings true with pinpoint accuracy.” The Post and Courier adds, "Music-making does not get any better than this."

According to Conductor Lawrence Kohl. “Ms. Sohn appeared with PCO some years back in a fabulous performance of Mozart’s Symphony Duo Concertante. Her performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto #1 in g minor will sing with the verve of the early Romantic Era explorations and with the lyric and passion of the later era's greatest compositions.” A Podcast interview with Livia about the Bruch, growing up in craft and of the necessity of classical music in our lives today can assessed at https://PodcastsByKohl.com.

Also on the program is Felix Mendelssohn’s evocative Symphony #3 “Scottish” and the wonderful Overture for Orchestra by his sister Fanny Mendelssohn. The Scottish Symphony was composed after Felix’s sojourn to Scotland in which he wrote home to Fanny, “The chapel beside it has lost its roof and is overgrown with grass and ivy, and at that broken altar Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland. Everything there is ruined, decayed and open to the clear sky. I believe that I have found there today the beginning of my Scotch Symphony.” The opening movement is a touching vision of the old world; the finale bright, glowing and happy. The entire work is a tone poem symphony as each and every movement flows directly into the next without pause.

Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn grew up in a well-to-do home where they both studied under the finest composition teachers of the day. She remarked about her younger brother Felix, “I have always been his only musical adviser, and he never writes down a thought before submitting it to my judgment.” We are fortunate to have her exploration into the orchestral world with her imaginative and forward look Overture. There are a handful of other notable instrumental works; a piano trio, a piano quartet and four Cantatas.  Fanny was most comfortable writing for the piano and lieder. There are 125 pieces for piano and over 250 songs!

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra is a premier regional professional ensemble that performs at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater and at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church in Lafayette. PCO’s educational programs introduce classical music to over 6,000 elementary school children each year and provides clinics for middle and high school music ensembles.

Begun by Music Director Lawrence Kohl in 1989 PCO has performed to critical acclaim in San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Napa. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “An electrifying performance. Kohl’s avid direction gave the music just the right blend of public rhetoric and intimate delicacy.”

Tickets for the April 27^th Lafayette concert and the 28^th performance in Livermore may be purchased at PacificChamberOrchestra.org.

Whitchurch Glass Designs

Handcrafted Pocket Vase (3 sizes): $22 to $49

Whether you're showcasing fresh blooms or propagating new indoor houseplants, this versatile beauty adds a touch of joy to any space. Elevate your decor and welcome Spring indoors. Here’s a link to learn more: Pocket Vase Large. Cynthia’s creations are available locally at Clocks, Etc, in Lafayette, and the Red Door (both locations), in Brentwood. 

Cynthia will exhibit “Hanu Afloat”, a Hawaiian sea turtle, in the Ekphrasis Exhibit that runs from April 29 to June 28, 2024, at the Orinda Library Gallery. Details about this event and other 2024 events are posted on www.WhitchurchGlassDesigns.com. Learn how Cynthia makes her designs and keep up to date on studio projects by following her on Instagram @WhitchurchGlassDesigns. 

Lafayette artist and resident, Cynthia Whitchurch creates her art by melting and bending colored glass into custom molds producing beautiful pieces including panels, bowls, plates, dishes, coasters, night lights and more. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with other local retailers to showcase her work. Contact Cynthia at WhitchurchGlassDesigns@yahoo.com.

Poetry for the Ages

Salon-Style Poetry Reading April 30 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join other poetry lovers for an informal gathering to hear local emerging poets read original works and actors read well-loved verse. The doors open at 11:00 am when the Town Hall Theatre lobby transforms into a literary salon and cafe. Join others for casual conversation and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies; brown bag lunches welcome. The one-hour program starts at 12:00 pm. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please register by email: jrosen@lovelafayette.org. All registrants are entered into a raffle to win a gift certificate to a local bookstore!

Poetry for the Ages is a pilot poetry program offered through a collaboration between the City of Lafayette Public Art Committee, the Lamorinda Arts Council, the Town Hall Theatre and the California Writers Club.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra Presents Inaugural Craft Cocktail Competition

Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO) is presenting the first-ever Tri-Valley Craft Cocktail Competition

Saturday, May 4, 4:30 – 7pm in front of the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore. The event benefits PCO’s in-school education programming and main concerts.

The event will feature about 15 bartenders serving up their most creative concoctions while vying for cash prizes, trophies, and mixology bragging rights. Attendees will snack on tasty nibbles from local restaurants. Participating bars include Aloft Dublin, Altamont Beer Works, Azotea, Casa Orozco, Demitris, Hops and Sessions, Jonny on the Spot, Sons of Liberty, Sauced, The Fat Pigeon, The Last Word, Patxi’s Pizza and others.

PCO’s educational programs introduce classical music to over 4,000 elementary school children each year. PCO teaches the fundamentals of music through elementary assembly programs and offers enrichment clinics for middle and high school music ensembles. PacificChamberOrchestra.org

Swan Lake

Contra Costa Ballet Foundation presents Swan Lake, May 10^th and 11^th, at The Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Get your ticket to “One of the greatest and most revered fairytale ballets of all time”. Contra Costa Ballet School is enrolling students for the spring semester. For more information see contracostaballet.org.

Summer Shakespeare Conservatory

Join Cal Shakes for an exciting and immersive theater experience! This camp is a must-attend for theater enthusiasts and aspiring actors alike. You'll have the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and hone your acting skills.

Cal Shakes has been running summer camp programs since the 1980s, and officially launched the Summer Shakespeare Conservatories in 2002. Over 4,000 young people have gone through the program. Final performances will take place on the last day of each session.

Summer Shakespeare Conservatory is a training camp for young actors (ages 11-18) that gives them the same rigorous training that our professional casts use to create award-winning performances on our Main Stage: stage combat, text analysis, acting and voice work. The Conservatory culminates in a public performance of an abridged Shakespeare play. https://calshakes.org/learn/conservatory

Learn more and register at lafsmw.org.

The Time Is Now - Join the Community-Wide Renovation Campaign to Light Up the Historic Park Theater!

The Park Theater Trust and the Lafayette Historical Society are working together to restore and reopen the Park Theater and have received a grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette to make a video about the theater’s history.

We are looking for people who have memories or stories about the Park Theater, especially in its early years in the 1940s and 1950s. If you have any photos or memories to share or stories that you would like to tell, please contact the Lafayette Historical Society (lafayette.history@comcast.net) and we’ll contact you with additional information. For information about The Park Theater renovation project please visit https://parktheatertrust.org.