Hosted by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating their 21st annual event in downtown Danville. Featuring over 200 fine art and contemporary crafts displays, entertainment, Italian street painting, kids activity area, gourmet food, fine wines & microbrews, free admission. 50,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
Artistic Director-International Artist-Choreographer & Master Teacher, Carolina Lugo is widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco & Spanish dance artists of her generation. Carolina is a master of Spanish dance and a virtuoso of the castanets. Her music video of her castanet interpretation of "Leyenda", is shown on the nationally broadcast show, Classical Arts Showcase. She has dedicated herself over the last fifteen years to preserving the lineage of artistry of La Argentina, Antonio Triana, Luisa Antonio Triana, Lola Montes, Merche Esmeralda, Ciro and Azurin, by teaching the art form of both genres-Flamenco & Spanish dance, to a new generation of artists and dancers. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Arts Recognition Award of the Arts and Culture Commission (AC5) of Contra Costa County. The award is in recognition of her outstanding involvment in the arts and the significant impact that she has had on the cultural life of the county and in the community. Carolina created a base of operation in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1995 when she founded her Dance Company and Academy. She is a master teacher, critically acclaimed choreographer and has been training and developing dancers for her company since that time. She has guest taught workshops and master classes nationally for Ballet academies throught Northern California. Carolina was guest teacher for the Diablo Ballet Summer Intensive Program and the Walnut Creek Civic Arts Center, Northern California's largest Community Arts Program in 2004 and 2005...."She approaches her teaching with dedication and purpose, which results in an outstanding product"... Lauren Jonas, Artistic Director, Diablo Ballet. Carolina tours throughout the United States as a guest master teacher presenting flamenco and Spanish dance movement workshops for the Belly dance and Ballroom communities Contact Carolina Lugo for additional information about classes, workshops, and bookings at 925-939-7850 /carolinalugo1@msn.com or visit her website at www.carolinalugo.com
GNON and The Studio would love you to join them for fabulous networking opportunities, tons of raffle prizes, socializing, great food and fun! Visit www.gnontrivalley.com! WHEN: Tuesday, February 28th TIME: 5:30-8:30 pm WHERE: The Studio (730 Camino Ramon, Danville) RSVP: To gnoners@gmail.com by February 24 Cost: $10/pp for members, $15/pp for non-members
The Bay Area Leadership Foundation will host its 11th Annual East Bay Awards on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville CA. This year's gala, A Night on the Town, raises funds for our scholarship fund and high school mentoring program. The event will honor the best of the East Bay's philanthropic citizens. ABC-TV's Dan Ashley is master of ceremonies for the black-tie benefit, which features a VIP cocktail reception, dinner, awards ceremony, silent and live auctions 6PM - Cocktails/Silent Auction opens 7PM - Dinner/Awards Ceremony Join us for a spectacular evening to honor the work of dedicated leaders committed to making our communities better places to work and live. Step back into the glamorous nightclubs of the 1950s, where the famous and infamous mingled in a gilt-edged atmosphere. Don your retro best, and enjoy a classic martini bar, delicious food and wine, and the lively music of the day. About the Foundation: Our mission is simple: to provide economically disadvantaged youth with the support and resources to move through high school and college, become productive members of their local communities, and in turn give back to the next generation of students. For over a decade, we have provided academic mentorship, coaching, career exposure, and financial support for college to students in Oakland, San Jose, Pittsburg, Vallejo, Emeryville, and Richmond.
Fava Bean Salad with Prosciutto and Mint Easter Savory Quiche with Cheese, Chard and Hard-Boiled Eggs Braised Lamb with Polenta Pupa and Cavallo di Pasqua-Italian Easter cookies
Gratin of Spinach and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Crepes Herb-Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb with Tapenade Toasts Dropped Batter Noodles with Thyme and Brown Butter Upside-Down Cinnamon Pear Tart with Lavender-Honey Creme Fraiche
One of the Bay Area hottest bands for families, the Hipwaders are fun, interactive, and put on a great show for all ages! The Hipwaders are 2-time Parent's Choice Award Winners, XMKids Best New Artist Nominee, and have performed at Lollapalooza, and the Children's Music Web Awards! Don't miss this really fun band!
Family entertainment at its funniest! Daniel DaVinci is fast paced and fiendishly clever; his shows are full of one of a kind stunts, audience participation, and an endless stream of hilarious comedy.
