Bertolt Brecht in Lamorinda
It is quite marvelous to be able to immerse oneself in intelligent entertainment right here at home in Lamorinda at Saint Mary's College. That's what higher education institutions are for - to challenge us to think. The college is providing another great opportunity ...By Sophie Braccini
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One Week Showing of 'The Miracle of Bern' in Orinda
A very positive and emotional film, "The Miracle of Bern (Das Wunder von Bern)" by director S”nke Wortmann, which opens April 17 at the Orinda Theatre, is set in 1954 Germany - a country still very much affected by World War II. It is a tale of redemption and rebirth. ...By Sophie Braccini
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Andy Warhol Exhibit at SMC Museum of Art
The face of Marilyn Monroe. A can of Campbell's soup. A single image reproduced in negative, utilizing striking strokes and colors. These are but a few of the iconic signs of Andy Warhol, a leading figure in the pop art movement whose work is as singular as it is ...By A.K. Carroll
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Rheem Theatre Voted Bay Area's Best Indie Cinema
Moraga's Rheem Theatre was recently voted Best Indie Cinema in the Bay Area for 2015 by Bay Area A-List (http://sf.cityvoter.com/best/indie-cinema/arts-and-entertainment/bay-area). Second and third place went to the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland and the Sundance ...
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'Chappie'
Chappie is not a kid's film. It is not "Short Circuit" or "ET." "Chappie" is rated R for violence, language and nudity. The story, if you can call it that, takes place in the near future where a man-made mechanical police force patrols for crime. Gangster thugs ...By Derek Zemrak
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Oscar Nominated Film, 'Timbuktu,' in Orinda for One-Week Engagement
The idea for the film, "Timbuktu," started in 2012 when Director Abderrahmane Sissako heard about the death by stoning of a couple in Aguelhok, Mali, who were accused of having children outside of marriage. A revolt ensued, and the relevant, fictional movie was born. ...By Sophie Braccini
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Renowned Pianist to Perform Benefit Concert for Trust In Education
Pianist Tanya Gabrielian is no stranger to those who love classical music. Since winning victories in the Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition and the Scottish International Piano Competition at age 20, she has performed on major musical stages all over ...By Sophie Braccini
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Art, Awe and Awards
Awe is an emotion typically reserved by adults for canyons grand, mountain majesties and life's epic moments of illumination. It is not a sensation most would expect to feel upon entering a teen art exhibit - but that is exactly what has been happening in Lamorinda for ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Vincent Price Day at the Rheem Theatre March 7
Mark your calendar for an all-day event celebrating the career of actor Vincent Price to be held Saturday, March 7 at the Rheem Theatre in Moraga. The program includes some of Price's most popular films, a lecture by his daughter, Victoria Price, wine tasting and his ...By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Finding Beauty, Complexity and Meaning in Art
The new "Flesh and Mind" art exhibit opened Feb. 21 at Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery in Lafayette. The three exhibiting artists share a mix of intellectual, technical and sensitive approaches that lead them to create unique and powerful pieces. Among them is Lafayette ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Local Hyperrealist Photographer Presents 'California Oaks' at the Moraga Library
Renowned Lafayette photographer Dave Dondero's exhibit, "California Oaks," showcasing the many oak varieties in Northern California and the plight of the imperiled trees will be on display at the Moraga Library through the end of the month. Dondero's unique imagery is ...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Dark and Thought-Provoking Film 'The Verdict' Opens Feb. 27 in Orinda
This month in Orinda, the International Film Showcase presents "The Verdict" - a courtroom drama from Belgium not for the faint of heart. The film deftly raises issues about the legislative system, the power of individuals and of grief.
 By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
'Mr. Turner'
"Mr. Turner" is a must see - not for great storytelling - but for the stunning beauty of every shot in the film, which is a painting unto its own. This film is truly a piece of art, one that would please the 19th century British painter J.M.W. Turner.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches'
Town Hall Theatre's new production, "Angels in America," is one of the most ambitious and powerful plays produced by the local theatre group yet. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tony Kushner resists easy synopsis. Set in 1985's Reagan-era America, it unflinchingly ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Italian Thriller and Social Drama 'Human Capital' Opens Jan. 30
The International Film Showcase will present Italian director Paolo Virz¡'s film "Human Capital" for a one-week run beginning Jan. 30 at the Orinda Theatre. The 2013 satiric social drama was selected as the Italian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA