Larkspur-Corte Madera Weekend Planner June 10-13

Friday:

The Summer Reading programs at the Larkspur Library begins with Ventriloquist Tony Borders.  He brings magic, puppets and ventriloquism with "Cool Crazy Critters", a show for the whole family.  Signup for Summer Reading Program too.

If you go:  Space is limited. To attend, please RSVP to 927-5005, or email to library@larkspurcityhall.org.  The show is from 4 p.m.to 5 p.m. at the Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur.

Saturday:

Don't miss this special opportunity to see "Vanishing of the Bees" a 2009 documentary film directed by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein. The story centers around the sudden disappearance of honey bees from beehives around the world, caused by the poorly understood phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. The film will be moderated by Jerry Draper, a Marin Organic farmer member who has been keeping bees with his wife, Mea McNeil for over twenty five years at their farm in San Anselmo. Jerry will talk about the upcoming Marin Pollen Project, a study to assess pesticide use and potential impacts on pollinators by collecting and testing the pollen of honey bees from thirty hives located throughout Marin. Guests will enjoy a honey tasting by City Bees, featuring a variety of micro-climate neighborhood honeys from San Francisco.

If you go: The free show is from 1 p.m.to 2:30 p.m. at  I Love Marin Gallery at the in Larkspur.

Saturday:

Enjoy the best of local wines and food at this benefit for Marin Agricultural Land Trust. The 7th Annual Marin County Wine Growers Association tasting of limited production wines will include some marquee names and some of California's most promising new faces: Couloir Wines, Deloach Vineyards, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Easkoot Cellars, Kendric Vineyards, Moon Hill Vineyard, Pacheco Ranch Winery, Pey-Marin Vineyards, Point Reyes Vineyards, Sean Thackrey, Skywalker Vineyard, Vergari Wines, Vision Cellars, and Willowbrook Cellars. A wide selection of locally produced foods will be offered. Wine by the bottle and the case will be for sale at a discount.

If you go: Space is limited,and pre-registration is suggested by clicking here. Refunds made only if Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) cancels a tour, or if tour is already full. The event is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Historic Escalle Winery, 771 Magnolia Ave., in Larkspur.

Sunday:

The past year was a thrilling one on Broadway, with amazing performances from Frances McDormand, Brian Burroughs, Vanessa Redgrave, Ellen Barkin, Edie Falco, Al Pacino, and more. Celebrate American theater with us at the TONY AWARDS, broadcast live in HD on the very big screen.

If you go: Tickets are $15 General, $14 Lark members, $10 Students 15 & under. Price includes wine, soft drinks and desserts. Doors open 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. at the Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur.

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