Calling All Amateur Photographers — Share Your Walnut Creek Pics

Upload a photo to the Walnut Creek Patch Neighborhood Gallery and it could be "Photo of the Day"! How would you describe Walnut Creek in a single picture — or even a dozen?

Need A Gift? Buy Some Art This Weekend

Artists market to benefit Civic Arts Education is Friday-Saturday-Sunday at Shadelands Auditorium.

Interview With Author of 'Married at Fourteen'

Walnut Creek TV posts video feature on memoir writer with story of teen marriage that started in Walnut Creek.

Artsy Kids? Send Them to Theatre Boot Camp

The Diablo Theatre Company is offering classes, camps and academies for children and teenagers looking to steal the spotlight.

Study: Arts A Gold Mine For Walnut Creek Coffers

A recent study shows that the non-profit arts activities generate $32.5 million in spending each year.

'Singin' In The Rain' At Lesher Center Through March 2

The popular musical is put on by the Diablo Theatre Company.

Violinist Sarah Chang To Perform In March At Lesher Center

The renowned musician has been praised by musicians and audiences alike for her virtuosity.

Read The Ideas For A Tweet Ballet

Diablo Ballet shares ideas for Web ballet that came from Twitter dance fans — for instance, 'how about no women being thrown around by men?' 'The Web Ballet' is March 1-2 in Walnut Creek.

Duo Gadjo — From Paris to Moraga, Gypsy Jazz To Blues

Jeff and Isabelle Magidson have made French and American music together for more than 20 years. Jeff Magidson is musical director of Red House Studios of Walnut Creek.

Classic Movies Return to Walnut Creek

See your old favorites on the big screen every Wednesday at Century Walnut Creek 14 downtown. The Sound of Music plays Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

First-Ever Web Ballet Wants Your Help

Tweet ideas to the Diablo Ballet through Feb. 14 to help create a new dance piece.

Sunday Singalong - In My Life

This song signaled a new era for the Beatles, hinting at the melodic and lyrical innovations that were to come.

Dave Brubeck Brought Jazz To The Masses

The legendary pianist died today, but his musical achievements will live for generations.

Sunday Singalong - Into The Mystic

Van Morrison's prayer to love and mystery fits the foggy, misty weather.

What's Your Favorite Weather Song?

Here are some famous bad weather tunes. Please include your own in the comments.

Center Stage of Diablo Valley Presents Holiday Musical “North Pole Revue”

Holiday musical will be featured at the Lesher Center for the Arts Dec. 7 and 14.

Banjo Hall of Famer Plays Peet's Every Morning

Harry Higgins is a musical institution, and he plays for free each morning on Locust St.

New Season: A World Premiere And Some Classics From Diablo Ballet

Diablo Ballet's 'A Swingin' Holiday' takes 'Swan Lake' to places it's never been before.

Sunday Singalong - American Tune

Let's celebrate the fact that we're all on this ship together.

Call for Stories for Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day is November 11, 2012

New Directions For WC Artist's Recycled Art

Colin Selig wins 'Most Interesting Product' at conference of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

The Justin Bieber Concert Diary

Saturday's show in Oakland will be a night to remember on the 11th birthday of one Pleasanton girl. Share your concert story, too!

Conductor Dedicates Music to Late Ambassador

David Commanday — stepbrother of Chris Stevens, who was killed in Libya Sept. 11 — says Lesher Center concert Oct. 18 will pay tribute to his stepbrother's efforts for 'peace, understanding and progress.'

Art Show and Fund Raiser for Community Options for Families and Youth

About Face - an opera experience

Young Musicians Jazz Their Peers

Berklee College of Music jazz group entertains and inspires middle schoolers from Pittsburg Title I schools at Lesher Center for the Arts.

Stars To The Rescue XXII

Off The Shelf

"My Summer of La Dolce Vita; One Woman's Journey Through Italy

Funny: The Book

Diablo Ballet & Sherman Clay Present "Great Music from Great Ballets"

Cantare Con Vivo Chorale Concert "Unclouded Day"

Houston Jones at Devil Mountain Coffee House

Bedford Exhibit Frames the Natural World

'Captured: Specimens in Contemporary Art' poses some cross-discipline questions at the Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts.

Native Elements performing live at Vice Ultra Lounge

French Classes for Kids in Walnut Creek – Free Preview Class

Your Sacred Heart

'Staches and Steins

Bound by Blood

Around the Creek: City again to study economic impact of arts; $1 million grant to Lesher Center

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