Community Corner

Week Ahead: Frog and Toad, Dance for the Philippines, Vince Guaraldi Christmas

Dance for the Philippines

Quail Run Elementary School PTA presents Dance for the Philippines. Join for an evening of children's holiday crafts, a U-Jam Fitness and Zumba class with Lisa D. and authentic Filipino food. All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to aid Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines.
When: Tuesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Run Elementary's Multipurpose Room, 4000 Goldenbay Ave., San Ramon
Cost: Suggested $5 donation. Food sold separately.

Horns for the Holidays in San Ramon

The 55-member local symphonic band will perform Christmas favorites beginning at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center.
When: Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center in San Ramon
Cost: Tickets are free for children under 12 or students with ID, and $6 for adults.

Happy Holidays Musical Revue


San Ramon Community Theatre presents their holiday musical. All you favorite holiday songs are incorporated into this story about re-igniting the spirit of Christmas.
When: Opens Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., runs through 12/22
Where: Front Row Theatre, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
Cost: $11-$16. Visit the San Ramon Performing Arts website to order tickets online, or call (925) 973-3343


A Year with Frog and Toad

Celebrate friendship in glorious song, as our heroes, Frog and Toad, hop through a season of comic adventures with their animal friends. Nominated for three 2003 Tony awards including Best Musical, A Year with Frog and Toad is adapted from the beloved Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel.
When: Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon
Cost: $13 to $20. More info here.

A Charlie Brown Christmas with David Benoit

Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit's expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His projects reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit's role as his music heir. 
When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
Where:  Blackhawk Automotive Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Cost: $50-$65. Visit  http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/calendar.html for more info.


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