City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Fall 2016

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lesher center for the arts

THE SEASON ? 2016 - 2017 It Shoulda Been You

ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection September 18 – November 27, 2016 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 18, 3-5pm

A hilarious and heartwarming musical. September 2 - October 8, 2016

ReTooled delves into the engaging and unexpected world of tools through more than 40 inspired paintings, sculptures, works on paper and

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

photographs. This exhibition celebrates the

From the classic thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. October 21 - November 19, 2016

A Christmas Carol

Still “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” December 8 - 18, 2016

Women in Jeopardy

Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious new comedy. January 27 - February 25, 2017

prevalence of tools in our lives with art that

Bg Craft Fest November 5 & 6, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm, Free Admission Get a head start on your holiday shopping! The Bg Craft Fest is an extravaganza of handmade items

Three sisters discover secrets, lost oppportunities and new beginnings in this charming story of a bittersweet homecoming. March 31 - April 29, 2017

Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor. May 26 - July 1, 2017

speak with beauty, insight, and wit.

lithograph. Photo courtesy of Joel Breger.

Sisters Matsumoto

Altar Boyz

transforms utilitarian objects into fanciful works that

Jacob Lawrence,

Carpenters, 1977,

by local artists, crafters, and food vendors at the Bedford Gallery! Home goods, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, artisanal foods, prints, and more, our vendors are sure to have unique gifts to suit everyone on your list. This year there will also be hands-on workshops led by the Craft Fest vendors. Check the website for more info and how to sign up. www. Bedfordgallery.org/craftfest.

Public Art Walking Tours: Third Saturdays (Apr – Nov), 11:00am – 12:00pm Join Bedford Gallery Docents and discover the wonderful Public Art in Walnut Creek’s downtown area. Admission is $5 and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery. Tours meet in front of the Lesher Center for the Arts at 11:00am. Comfortable walking shoes, water and sunscreen are recommended.

For more details on all of the exciting programs and events listed above visit www.bedfordgallery.org, email galleryinfo@ bedfordgallery.org, or call (925) 295-1417. 1601 Civic Drive Downtown Walnut Creek

Bedford Gallery receives generous funding from the Lesher

(925) 943-7469

Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, and Diablo Regional Arts

www.LesherARTScenter.org

Association.

www.LesherARTSCenter.org | (925)943-7469

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