Published on October 12th, 2022
'Take It or Leave It,' an accurate and tender look at fatherhood and male identity
Estonia, next to Russia on the Baltic sea, is two hours by ferry away from its richer Finish neighbor. In the movie "Take it or Leave it (Vota voi j„ta)" Erik is one of these Estonian workers who live and work in Finland and go back to Estonia as often as possible. The ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on October 12th, 2022
The most important essay you will write for your college applications
After the personal essay is done many students think the hardest part of their application is behind them. In my view, the personal essay is the easier part. In many ways and for many reasons, it is simpler to write about yourself than it is to write about a college ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Gold Coast Chamber Players presents 'Folk Inspired,' Nov. 5
The Gold Coast Chamber Players continue their 23rd Season with "Folk Inspired" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library. All concerts will be recorded and ticket holders have access to this Digital Concert Hall, making it ...Submitted by Pamela Freund-Striplen
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Town Hall Theatre reintroduces itself with Oct. 15 Open House
Contra Costa's oldest continually-operating theatre company has used the difficulties of the last two-and-a-half years as an opportunity to create a new and unique kind of community-based theatre company. In an open house at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Town Hall Theatre wants ...Submitted by Elizabeth Curtis
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Upcoming SMC performing arts events set to sparkle
The Saint Mary's College Performing Arts Department has an incredible lineup of wonderful events in the weeks to come, starting with the free Student Recital Series on Wednesdays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the SMC Chapel. The student recital series ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on October 12th, 2022
Family Pumpkin Paint Party gets October off to a 'boo-tiful' start
The Moraga Parks and Recreation Department and Canyon Club Brewery joined forces on Oct. 1 to spark the Halloween spirit by sponsoring a Family Pumpkin Paint Party for adults and kids alike.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 28th, 2022
'Triptychs' features black & white photos by Jeff Heyman at Lafayette's Town Hall Theatre Gallery
The City of Lafayette's Public Art Committee has selected "Triptychs," a collection of 36 black and white photographs by East Bay photographer Jeff Heyman, for exhibit at the Town Hall Theatre Gallery in Lafayette. Heyman is a contributing photographer for Lamorinda ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on September 28th, 2022
MEF funds new elementary science program
The Moraga School District has launched a new elementary science program this fall with the help of a generous grant from the Moraga Education Foundation (MEF). The program adds two new dedicated, credentialed science teachers who lead all elementary students through ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on September 28th, 2022
Our feathered friends
I don't know about you, but I am so inspired by the birds we see in our backyards, our community and our open space areas in Lamorinda. We can count on them to be the species we see and enjoy during the day.
By Toris Jaeger
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Published on September 28th, 2022
Sweet Thursday Author Series presents Debbie Chinn
The Friends of the Lafayette Library and ...Submitted by Laurelle Miles
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Published on September 28th, 2022
New SMC exhibit explores authenticity in the art world
Fakes, forgeries and imitations. Does the average art lover know how to spot them? Most likely not, because oftentimes even the experts have been duped by near-perfect copies of "the real thing," much to their embarrassment.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on September 28th, 2022
25th Art & Wine Festival brings Lafayette to life
For the past 25 years, give or take a few years off for a pandemic, the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival has drawn up to 85,000 people to the downtown core for two days of music, food, art booths and fun. This year was no different and seemed exceptionally striking ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on September 14th, 2022
New children's book addresses complex issues of kindness and inclusivity
Nobody likes a bully. Not even in the animal kingdom!
Lamorinda author and Lamorinda Weekly columnist, Cynthia Brian, debuts her first book in the children's picture book series, "Stella ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on September 14th, 2022
Student loans that make sense
Doing College and Beyond
College and Graduate School Admissions Services
970 Dewing Avenue, Suite 202, ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on September 14th, 2022
'The Good Boss,' a wry comedy at the Orinda Theatre
"The Good Boss (El buen patr¢n)," a Spanish movie that represented its country at the 94th Academy Awards and has received 30 international awards, makes its Contra Costa debut at the Orinda Theatre on Sept. 23. Ferociously entertaining and fast paced, it portrays ...By Sophie Braccini
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