It will be a dark and somber November at the Orinda...
“Noirvember” comes to the Orinda Theatre with a newly restored 1947 Tyrone Power thriller, a spectacular wide-screen fantasy with tales from the...
Orinda movie Greg Garthe made at age 12 inspired his latest...
Greg Garthe knew he wanted to be a filmmaker when he was six years old. Growing up in Orinda, he eventually turned...
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel brings Broadway magic to Orinda
A phenomenal artist with a sparkling personality brightens Orinda this November, bringing with her another reason to be thankful this holiday season....
OUSD’s Stephanie Sado one of two county Teachers of the Year
Orinda teacher Stephanie Sado has been named one of two 2026–27 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year, along with Rebecca St....
Orinda welcomes new city clerk Joelle Fockler as Smith retires
(Rebecca Li, Photographer)Joelle Fockler, Orinda’s new city clerk, brings more than 20 years of municipal government experience to the role, succeeding Sheri Smith, who...
‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ brings a story of love and faith...
A feature film inspired by a novel in the form of a memoir about love and religious persecution in Iran will make...
No cars, just costumes for Rotary Club’s ‘Spooktacular’ on Oct. 30
Forget horsepower – this year, Rotary Club of Orinda is sponsoring the boo in boogie. Its annual fundraiser, Dancing WITHOUT the Cars,...
Live at the Orinda! kicks off with legendary Marilyn Maye
Full of dynamic energy and a fabulous voice, the legendary “Marvelous” Marilyn Maye opens this season’s Live at the Orinda! concert series. ...
Bea Arthur documentary goes beyond Golden Girls’ stardom
People often associate actress Bea Arthur with her character Dorothy on “The Golden Girls,” but the sharp-witted, sarcastic Dorothy gives only a...
Orinda Community Foundation grant applications due Oct. 15
The Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for grants as it continues its mission of supporting programs...
Lamorinda Arts Council’s Mixology will have a brand new look Oct....
Forget the usual panel of experts – this year, the crowd gets to call the shots at Lamorinda Arts Council’s (LAC) spirited...
Documentary ‘Safe at Scale’ will help Orindans prepare for wildfires
As wildfire risks continue to evolve across the Bay Area, Orinda officials are urging residents to prepare their homes, understand evacuation routes...
How a poem becomes a painting
Bridging the gap between words and images, the Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) sponsored “Art Embraces Poetry” at the Lafayette Town Hall on...
Obituary: Orinda’s Bea Heggie left a legacy of long-time community leadership
Beatrice (Bea) Marcia Heggie passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 21 in San Mateo at the age of...
Orinda’s Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 22
Orinda families will celebrate Halloween at the third annual Orinda Parks & Recreation Trunk & Treat event on Oct. 22 from 4:30...
Dracula to haunt Orinda Community Park in multi-media OrSVP show
The Orinda Starlight Village Players (OrSVP) close out their 2026 run at the Orinda Community Center Amphitheater with “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” adapted...
Artists and poets collaborate in innovative Arts Council program
Local poets and artists are collaborating on an unusual program called “Ekphrasis Poetry From Original Art.” Ekphrasis – basically a written work...
Lamorinda Idol Finals showcase the vocal talents of young singers
The Orinda Theatre was filled with enthusiastic audience members as the Lamorinda Idol 2026 Finals showcased some of the area’s best young...
“Camelot” and Shirley Temple are September film highlights
A train filled with wartime adventure, two musical films from the opposite ends of the golden age of movies and the return...
Three new board members add perspective to The Orinda Association
For more than eight decades, The Orinda Association (OA) has served as one of the city’s leading volunteer organizations, bringing residents together...
