City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Spring 2017

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By Philip Kan Gotanda Directed by Mina Morita

Material Girls March 23 – June 4, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 23, 6-8pm This show profiles two nationally known artists whose work has had little exposure in the Bay Area. Material Girls presents the work of Lynn Aldrich (Los Angeles) and Sabina Ott (Chicago), artists who Lynn Aldrich, Starting Over: Neo Atlantis, 2008, brushes, sponges, scrubbers, scouring pads, gloves, plumbing parts, wood, 54 x 96 x 66 inches.

Stockton, California. 1945. Three sisters return home after internment in this tender and truly heartwarming story of what it means to be American.

work intensely with everyday, banal materials and transform them into distinctive artworks. Material Girls will focus on the artists’ process and capacity to transform familiar materials or objects into large-scale artworks—with a touch of humor.

May 26 - July 1

March 31 - April Carol 29 “THE Christmas to see in the Bay Area.” -Contra Costa Times May 26 - July 1

Volunteer at the Bedford! Reward yourself by becoming a Bedford Gallery volunteer! Through

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our many volunteer opportunities,

The Resident Professional Theatre Company of the Lesher Center for the Arts

you can take part in the behind-the-

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Book by Kevin Del Aguila Music & Lyrics by Gary Adler Michael Patrick Walker

Directed by Keith Pinto Music Directed by Ben Prince

you learn about contemporary art and artists of the Bay Area. Volunteering at the Bedford Gallery is fun and provides an opportunity to make friends, learn about art, and help foster love of the arts in our community. Visit the Bedford Gallery website for more information.

Public Art Walking Tours: Third Saturdays (Apr – Nov), 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Bedford Gallery Docents on a walking tour of Walnut Creek’s wonder-

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ful Public Art collection. Admission is $5

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and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery. Tours meet in front of the Lesher

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For more details on all of the exciting programs and events

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bedfordgallery.org, or call (925) 295-1417. Bedford Gallery receives generous funding from the Lesher Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, and Diablo Regional Arts Association.

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