The Life and Work of Vincent Van Gogh

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010
Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

Artist Marlene Aron  presents the work of Van Gogh.  Explore the intense, personal journey of Vincent Van Gogh through slides and photographs. A journey of self-discovery that led this great artist to experience the depths of despair and the heights of exaltation.

Call 931-3405 for more information.

Latin American Musicians Rafael Manriquez and Ingrid Rubis, who specialize in Latin American music from the past and the present, will sing and play guitar, charango, quena and zamponas

When: 2 p.m. June 26
Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

Free Admission. Call 931-3405.

Le Jazz Hot

Paul Mehling and Le Jazz Hot play Gypsy Jazz

Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
When: Thursday, July 1 at  7 p.m.

Gypsy jazz was born of the exquisite guitar playing of Django Reinhardt, heavily influenced by Gypsy tradition and American Jazz.
Call 931-3405.

70th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show

When: 1-5 p.m. May 8 
Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

Come and see the beautiful roses on their 70th annual display. Cost $5 for wine tasting.

Call Joyce Jones 398-6706, Leslie Faught 784-7979, Marti Gilbert 216-4063 or visit www.PleasantonRoseShow.com.

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Pleasanton Library 2010 Spring Book Sale

Where: Pleasanton Library
When:
Friday, April 23rd – 6PM to 9PM (Friends of the Library membership required)
Saturday, April 24th – 10AM to 4PM
Sunday, April 25th – 11AM to 3PM

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Amarin Celtic World Music

When: 2 p.m. April 11 at the
Where: Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

The acclaimed singer songwriter and composer Chris Waltz and virtuoso and singer Lee White will perform. Their powerful stage presence and stellar playing Waltz and White finely craft each song so that the audience can experience passion and emotion behind each turn of the melody.

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A Metaphor for Life: A Photo Essay by Sue Evans

The presentation is from 2-3 p.m. March 28 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The slide show presentation explores the similarities between nature and our lives. Sue

Evans has lived in Pleasanton for over 28 years and will delight you with her photography adventures. Call 931-3405 or visit www.photographybysueevans.com.
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The Cool Tones at the Pleasanton Library

You don’t have to wait for Concerts in the Park to see the Cool Tones! See them at the library for a great afternoon treat.

This event is 2-3 p.m. March 21 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Bernal Ave. The Cool Tones swing band plays favorite tunes. Call 931-3405.

Their website is down right now, or we’d publish the link. Sorry!

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Irish Dance at the Pleasanton Library

Dance & Sing Around the World, family cultural series presents the McBride School of Irish Dance. Enjoy an afternoon of individual & line dances by members of this award-winning group.

Date: March 20
Time: 4-4:45 p.m.
Place: Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
Cost: Free.

Call 931-3400 ext 8 or visit http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library.

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Ken and Marcia Powers – Idaho Centennial Trail
Sunday, Feb. 7

2:00pm

Library Meeting Room

The 900 mile Idaho Centennial Trail weaves through the most scenic portions of Idaho’s wild country. In 2009 Ken and Marcia Powers crossed the many mountains, streams, and rivers. Come hear the tale of their journey.

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