Emilie White

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Managing Editor at Diablo

Managing Editor at Napa Sonoma Magazine

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Diablo Magazine's 2025 Empower Players

1 week ago | diablomag.com | Rachel Orvino |Emilie White

From leading by example to uplifting others to breaking new ground in traditionally male-dominated fields, women in our community are inspirational in many ways. The five individuals featured in Diablo’s annual celebration of exceptional local women do have commonalities, however: They are all thoughtful, driven, and extremely passionate about their work.
The Oakland Ballers' Second Season

1 week ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

After mounting a playoff run and bringing together nearly 100,000 baseball fans at Raimondi Park home games, the Oakland Ballers are ready to bring the heat in their second season, which starts May 20. The Ballers will play 96 home and away games and cement their role as leaders within the Pioneer Baseball League. “Last year, it was a rush to get everything ready for opening day,” says Casey Pratt, the Ballers’ vice president of communications and fan entertainment.
Hit List: May 2025 East Bay Events

1 week ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Music5/10Superstar Halsey starts a new tour with a concert at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord. The show highlights their fifth record, The Great Impersonator. toyotapavilionatconcord.com. Dance5/16–5/17Tumble down the rabbit hole with the Diablo Ballet during these shows at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts. diabloballet.org.
Top Tickets: May 8-14

1 week ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

TheaterThe AvesThrough 6/8 Berkeley Rep’s latest show, written by Jiehae Park, examines the seasons of life through the eyes of an old man and woman sitting together on a bench in a park. The production is a world premiere and is being performed now at Peet’s Theatre. berkeleyrep.org. Visual ArtLemuria: A World of WonderThrough 7/6 Head to Great Mall in Milpitas for Lemuria, a light festival sure to enchant guests of every age.
East Bay Teens Take Charge

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

When Eme Williams went back to school after months of distance learning, she watched as her classmates battled unique pressures around personal and academic success. Motivated by her own struggles with anxiety, she debuted The Art of Mindfulness: Creative Art Therapy Practices for the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Teens last spring. The book of therapeutic exercises is sold on Amazon and raises funds for Danville’s Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley (DCC).
Top Tickets: May 1-7

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Visual ArtThe Joy of ColorThrough 5/10 Explore local artists’ perceptions of the color wheel at Valley Art Gallery’s current exhibition in Walnut Creek. The show features about 300 vibrant new works that demonstrate how the use of color can uplift the viewer’s mood and unlock visual possibilities. valleyartgallery.org.
Top Tickets: April 24-30

3 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Visual ArtLimitless: Celebrating Artists With DisabilitiesThrough 6/22 At Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, guests can view a variety of works from 65 artists of all abilities. The creatives included in the show are connected to local organizations Creative Growth, NIAD, and Creativity Explored, which have long championed the visibility of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. bedfordgallery.org.
Top Tickets: April 17-23

1 month ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

MuseumDowntown Past, Downtown PresentThrough 5/10 Local history buffs will love this exhibit at Museum on Main in Pleasanton, which explores the town’s Main Street through a variety of photographs taken over the years. The interim show will be on view while the museum prepares for its next main exhibit, From Earthquakes to Epidemics. museumonmain.org. TheaterHere There Are BlueberriesThrough 5/11 Berkeley Rep’s latest production, currently on stage at Roda Theatre, is inspired by a true story.
Top Tickets: April 10-16

1 month ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

TheaterThe RoommateThrough 4/20 Don’t miss the opportunity to see The Roommate, a comedy on stage now courtesy of Center Rep at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. In the play, two women in their 50s decide to live together and form a friendship reminiscent of The Odd Couple. centerrep.org.
Top Tickets: April 3-9

1 month ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

TheaterGreaseThrough 4/27 Alameda’s Altarena Playhouse is presenting fan-favorite musical Grease through the end of April. Audiences can revisit the tale of Danny and Sandy and classic songs like “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “Greased Lightnin’” from the 1978 film, all brought to life on stage. altarena.org. MuseumFairyland @ 75: A Legacy of Magic and the Return of Friday Nights at OMCA4/4-12/7 It’s a big week at the Oakland Museum of California.