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 "Burnin'
Up the Floor"
November 7, 2009
Guests enjoyed a lively evening of music and
dancing to the big band sounds of The
CoolTones (www.thecooltones.org).
Students from Hart Middle School took to the
floor to showcase their incredible swing dance
skills in two fun-filled dances. Teachers and
students from 4Ever Dance
Studio (www.4everdancestudio.com)
in Dublin showcased an incredibly high-energy
Zumba routine. Finally, guests were treated to
an outstanding demonstration of the Argentine
Tango and a waltz from Warren and Gigi, instructors
at 4Ever Dance Studio. A dance competition had
guests on their feet for a hotly contested dance-off.
The evening provided a wonderful opportunity
to showcase local music and dance talent, while
benefiting the Firehouse Arts Center.
Click here to see the
list of prize donors. Thank
you to John Trefethen of Trefethen
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 "That's
Entertainment" Gala
May 16, 2009
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation held
its second annual gala fundraiser, benefiting
the Firehouse Arts Center, on Saturday, May
16th at the Castlewood Country Club. "That's
Entertainment!" offered a prelude of the
types of entertainment and visual art that will
be featured at the new Firehouse Arts Center,
scheduled for completion in the spring of 2010.
The evening began with an exhibit and sale
of outstanding art created by local artists
(Click
here to see the art pieces that were shown). Many of the artists joined us to talk
to guests about their work. The People's Choice
Award went to "Morning Ballet," an
original oil painting by He Si of San Jose.
Once guests were seated in the ballroom they
enjoyed a lovely dinner and were treated to
entertaining performances, including a scene
from "Ramona Quimby," a recent Civic Arts
children's theater production; a series of
theater games from "Creatures of Impulse,"
our local teen improv group; and a medley of
show tunes from the renowned "Pleasantones"
featuring the talented singers Paula Wujek,
Debra Knox and Nina Cullen. Co-hosts Stewart
Lyle and Donna Turner kept the show moving.
Guests successfully bid on exciting get-away
packages as well as unique items and experiences
during the live auction portion of the evening.
The event was a tremendous success, both in
generating funds for the Firehouse Arts Center
project, as well as in treating guests to an
exciting sneak peek of the wonderful entertainment
and visual arts they will see once this wonderful
new cultural arts facility opens in downtown
Pleasanton in spring 2010.
Thank you to our very generous sponsors who
helped to make this event possible and the many
donors who provided items for our raffles and
auction packages. Click
here to see the list of sponsors for this event,
and please patronize these businesses who have
demonstrated their support of the arts and our
community.
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Studio
7 Fine Arts Reception
February 19, 2009
Members of our Community Advisory Board and
key project supporters gathered at Studio 7
Fine Arts to hear the latest news about the
Firehouse Arts Center project from City Manager,
Nelson Fialho and Assistant City Manager, Julie
Yuan-Miu. Ed Noland and Alice Cheng of ELS Architecture
talked about the project's design and plans
for internal finishings. In addition, Randy
Steward of O'Connor Construction Management
let guests know that the project's construction
is on target. Guests were able to view samples
of the lighted lettering that will be used for
the external signage on the building. The sign
is being created by local metalwork artist,
Jill Thurman. Also on display were samples of
the glasswork that will be used in the large
lighted marquees designed by British artist,
Martin Donlin. Everyone present was excited
about this wonderful new facility that will
be available to our community in 2010.
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Rage
Soccer Team Fundraiser
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Two members of the Pleasanton Rage U-11 Premier
Girls team, Sophie Brown and Kennedy Truex, undertook
a fundraiser to benefit the Firehouse Arts Center
as a part of their community service efforts for their
soccer club's Leadership Academy. The girls contacted
Sue Evans, a local photographer and fitness professional
to lead a hike. They collected pledges from family
and friends and set up displays at the soccer field
on game days to collect donations. Their original
goal was to raise $500 for the Firehouse Arts Center.
On Sunday, November 2nd, eleven girls from the team
and their families joined Sue Evans for a lovely day
hiking the Pleasanton Ridge in Augustin Bernal Park.
The girls' efforts were very successful as they raised
a total of $1,238! As a result, two seats in the theater
at the Firehouse Arts Center will be named for the
girls' soccer team. For more information on the Rage
Girls Soccer Association, go to www.pleasantonrage.org.
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 The
Firehouse Fling:
An Old Fashioned Family Fun
Day
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Over 1,000 children and parents
attended our Firehouse Fling event, held around
the site of the future Firehouse Arts Center. It
was non-stop fun, from sack races to watermelon
eating contests and more. Children loved the fish
pond and musical ponies games. Performances on
stage included a number from the Music Man Jr.,
an Irish dance performance, polynesian dancing
and punjabi folk dances. Children and adults participated
in the cake walks throughout the day for a chance
to win a fabulous cake and other great prizes provided
by local bakeries and other downtown merchants.
Arts & crafts activities were a big hit as
children lined up for a chance to learn how to
make paint, to draw, make a bead animal or stick
frame and many more fun activities. Kids had fun
playing lacrosse with the San Jose Stealth professional
lacrosse team and spinning the wheel to win fun
prizes at the Union Bank booth. Everyone joined
the BBQ goodies provided by Kinder Meats as well
as the cotton candy and sno cones. The pony rides
and petting zoo were very popular. Everyone had
a great day and learned more about the Firehouse
Arts Center, now under construction on Railroad
Avenue in Pleasanton.
 Firehouse Fling Pony Ride
Photos Available
To order photos of your children enjoying the pony
rides at the Firehouse Fling, click
here. Net proceeds
from the sale of the photos will benefit the Firehouse
Arts Center Campaign.
Click
here to see the list of sponsors for the Firehouse Fling,
and please patronize these businesses that have
demonstrated their support for the arts and our
community.
Read the Contra Costa Times article about this event.
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Start
of Construction Celebration
July 17, 2008
City
staff and elected officials, PCAF board
members, artists, fire department officials
and members of the community gathered to
celebrate the start of construction of the
Firehouse Arts Center. The City Council
approved the construction contract with
W.A. Thomas on July 15th and construction
is set to begin shortly.
Speakers included
Charlotte Severin, Chair of the Firehouse
Arts Center Task Force; Greg Reznick, Immediate
Past President of the Pleasanton Cultural
Arts Foundation; Martha Meltzer, Poet Laureate;
Nelson Fialho, City Manager; and Mayor Jennifer
Hosterman.
Upon conclusion of the remarks,
guests were invited to inscribe a message
on a large canvas that included a rendering
of the Firehouse Arts Center. This canvas
will be stored and brought out for display
upon the grand opening of the Firehouse
Arts Center, expected in early 2010.
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Serenity
Stoneworks
May 21, 2008
Firehouse Arts Center donors were invited
to join us for an update on the project. Guests
enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, provided
by Pampered Palate Catering in the lovely garden
at Serenity Stoneworks on Main Street. Campaign
Chair, Bill Butler, let the guests know that
the City has now received the construction bids
and expects to award the contract for the construction
very soon. There was great interest among
the building industry in the project and the
bids came in at a very favorable level. It is
anticipated that groundbreaking will occur this
summer. Guests were thrilled to hear that this
long-awaited project is now moving ahead so
quickly.
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"Before"
Dinner at the Firehouse
May 17, 2008
 Guests
at the "Wonderful Evening
of Oz," benefiting the Firehouse Arts Center,
had the opportunity to bid on a wonderful package
of two dinners for 20, catered by "A Tasteful
Affair."
The first dinner took place in the historic
brick Fire Station #1, before the reconstruction
began. The second dinner will take place in the
new Firehouse Arts Center, once construction is
complete. The winning group enjoyed a wonderful
dinner on a warm spring evening and some even slid
down the fire pole!
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Wonderful
Evening of Oz
February 29, 2008
PCAF held its first major fundraiser on February 29th.
The Wizard of Oz themed event featured live performances,
a display of the work of local artists, an auction featuring
unique items and experiences as well as dinner and dancing.
Emcee, DJ and auctioneer Brad Kinney encouraged the sell-out
crowd to have fun, while supporting a wonderful local
project. The event was a tremendous success, raising
over $56,000 for the the Firehouse Arts Center capital
campaign. The funds raised will be contributed to build
this wonderful new facility in downtown Pleasanton. The
guests also had the opportunity to learn more about the
project, leading to added excitement and interest in
the project. This highly successful event was coordinated
by a group of volunteers, led by Joyce Shapiro.
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation would like to extend a sincere appreciation to all of the individuals, organizations and businesses that supported this event. It event was a tremendous success in generating excitement and raising funds for the Firehouse Arts Center.
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Home
of Rick &
Melanie Bentley
November 2, 2007
Guests of the Bentley's were invited to a champagne and dessert reception and a private piano concert by world renowned pianists, Mark Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili. In providing a donation to the Firehouse Arts Center campaign, Mark expressed their strong support for the Firehouse Arts Center and the value it would bring to our community by providing another venue for intimate musical events such as this, among many other things. PCAF board members John Loll and Bill Butler gave guests an overview of the project and urged them to get involved to support the Firehouse Arts Center. |
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Studio 7
Fine Arts
September 26, 2007
Jaime Dowell, owner of Studio 7 Fine Arts and PCAF board
member, hosted an event for her clients in the gallery
on Wednesday, September 26th. Guests enjoyed wine donated
by the LaRochelle Winery, food by Cabana Dave's and had
an opportunity to chat with PCAF board members. In a
brief presentation about the Firehouse Arts Center, Jaime
spoke about her excitement about the Firehouse Arts Center
and what it will mean to downtown Pleasanton. Board President,
Greg Reznick, updated guests on the latest project developments. |
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Pleasanton
Hotel
September 24, 2007
Bill and Vernie Laube, owners of
the Pleasanton Hotel, hosted an exclusive reception
for their valued guests on Monday, September 24th.
PCAF board member, and noted glass artist, Margene
Gerton Rivara, unveiled her work entitled "Glass Hat
Society," talked about the role that art has played
in her life, and also discussed her active involvement
with the Firehouse Arts Center campaign. Fellow board
member, John Loll, encouraged the guests to become
involved in this important project. |
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