Wilder Gallery: In Memoriam, Heather Metcalf’s Abstracts
The Lamorinda Arts Council is continuing its virtual exhibit of the late Heather Metcalf’s (1944 – 2016) artwork through the month of...
Therapy Pets Visit Orinda Books with the Release of ‘Hug Tails’
Orinda Books literally went to the dogs Saturday, Jan. 11, when photographer Barbara Brady-Smith introduced her book Hug Tails: Portraits of Therapy...
California Independent Film Festival Returns to Orinda Theatre
Venice, Cannes and Orinda. Is one of these not like the other? It might seem that way, but in fact each is home...
Live at The Orinda! Concert Series Features Singer Eden Espinosa
Considered one of Broadway’s most exciting and versatile artists, Eden Espinosa will headline opening night of the “Live at The Orinda!” 2022-2023 concert...
Orinda Community Foundation
Members and supporters of the Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) braved the late February chill to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the OCF’s founding...
The Passing of a Beloved Orinda Couple: Joe and June Haughin
Jovial smiles and cultured English accents greeted all who encountered Joe and June Haughin. Married for 70 years, the long-time Orinda residents passed...
“Live at the Orinda” Concert Series Brings Broadway Stars to Town
(Contributed Photo)Tony-nominated Broadway performer Carolee Carmello makes her Bay Area debut at the Orinda Theatre on Feb. 17.
The concert series “Live At...
Skills of Ancient Civilization Come to Life at Historical Society Kick-Off...
(Joel Gregor, Photographer)
“Doc” Hale stands by a Native American tule house at the annual Ancient Ways Gathering held at Sugarloaf Open Space.
...
Fun Times at Art of Mixology
On October 13, the Lamorinda Arts Council held its fifth annual Art of Mixology event, a craft cocktail competition featuring both amateur...
Classic Car Show to Hit the Road
This year, the venerable Orinda Classic Car show is coming to you – literally. With the new name and format, the Orinda...
Walking Orinda Streets – New Mission for COVID-19 Survivors
Laurie Smith and her husband Todd have embarked on a new mission for Covid-19 survivors, one that you might notice somewhere in...
Sleepy Hollow Goes to the Dogs
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Orinda Police Chief Mark Nagel and State Senator Steve Glazer visit with Santa Claus at last year’s Sleepy Hollow Holiday Walk. This year’s...
Artist Grant Rusk’s Photography Draws Inspiration from Social Issues
(Courtesy of Grant L. Rusk)
Grant Rusk’s Ambient Fence II reflects his locale as he investigates familiar places and surroundings.
The Lamorinda...
Check in with Chambers
For information on businesses and other updates during shelter in place, contact your local Chamber of Commerce (click on the logo below):
Orinda’s Mini Park, the “Entrance to Orinda,” in Limbo
What has happened to Irene Moylan Ingram Smith’s dream of the Orinda Mini Park which she brought into being in 1974? Located...
Orinda Starlight Produces a Spooky Halloween Fundraising Event
The Orinda Starlight Village Players (OrSVP) return in October with a new Zoom Murder Mystery fundraising event. “We had to cancel our...
High-tech Pioneer Jim Marggraff to Speak on Artificial Intelligence
(Contributed Photo)
Tech entrepreneur Jim Marggraff will speak about potential intersections between artificial intelligence and virtual reality at the Forum March 1.
First Friday...
Cal Shakes Bookends its Season with Shakespearean Adaptations
Although COVID-19 is still very much with us, it won’t stop California Shakespeare Theater from offering two world premiere Shakespearean adaptations, as well...
First Friday Forum – Astronomy: What We Know and What We...
“In the last 60 years, there has been no scientific field that has undergone a more drastic change in the amount of what...
William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award nominations Accepted through March 10
This annual award honors a citizen or group that displayed outstanding contributions in education and/or environmental preservation in celebration of William Penn Mott,...
