Emilie White

California

Managing Editor at Diablo

Managing Editor at Napa Sonoma Magazine

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Top Tickets: May 29-June 4

1 week ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

HistoryThe Road Ahead: The Automobile’s Impact on CaliforniaThrough 6/1 Catch this one-of-a-kind exhibit before it closes at MuseumSRV in Danville. Guests can explore about the effects that the introduction of cars had on the Golden State’s environment and culture (plus peruse photos from the 1970s of local skateboarding communities). museumsrv.org.
Vogt Family Center Dedication

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Former Oakland A’s star Stephen Vogt—presently the manager of the Cleveland Guardians—maintains strong ties with communities in the East Bay. In February, the School of Imagination in Dublin dedicated the Vogt Family Center on campus, which contains a variety of new therapy areas and classrooms. The School of Imagination prioritizes inclusive, personalized educational opportunities for children of all abilities.
Lunar New Year

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

At City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, visitors paid tribute to the arrival of the Year of the Snake during the Lunar New Year celebration in February. Those in attendance at Alexander Square watched a variety of live entertainment, including performances from a contortionist, traditional dancers, and musicians. The festivities even showcased Bian Lian face-changing and the beloved dragon dance.
Celebrate Innovation in Education

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Supporters of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s students and schools came together in February at Diablo Country Club for the annual Celebrate Innovation in Education lunch, which serves as a fundraiser for the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s Major Gifts and Endowment Fund. Attendees listened to superintendent CJ Cammack’s State of the District address.
Cal Performances 2025 Gala

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Cal Performances’ yearly gala, which took place this March in Berkeley, garnered over a million dollars for the arts institution’s inspiring programming and educational efforts. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and a concert from the Vienna Philharmonic before settling into a Viennese-influenced dinner by chef Paul Canales hosted on the stage at Zellerbach Playhouse.
Trivia Night Fundraiser

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

Trivia buffs showed off their knowledge while savoring delectable eats from HP Taco Truck at SPARC’s Trivia Night Fundraiser in late February. Livermore’s 3 Steves Winery hosted the festivities, and a portion of all wine sales went toward SPARC’s theatrical programs. Home Brew Trivia presented the quiz. Catch SPARC’s Sir John Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Windsor at Darcie Kent Estate Winery and Danville’s Village Theatre in July and August.
Top Tickets: May 22-28

2 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

MusicMusic on the Lawn5/22 Look back on 50 years of unforgettable concerts at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord with this trip through music history in Todos Santos Plaza. The Dream Tellers will bring a series of covers to life, all originally sung by artists who have visited the beloved venue. visitconcordca.com.
Top Tickets: May 15-21

3 weeks ago | diablomag.com | Emilie White

TheaterCrumbs from the Table of JoyThrough 5/25 In this play by Lynn Nottage, Ernestine Crump’s father brings their family to Brooklyn in the 1950s after her mother’s death, where they encounter her free-thinking Aunt Lily. Catch the play on stage now at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley. auroratheatre.org. Visual ArtIn the Company of TreesThrough 6/21 Explore the California landscape through the paintings of Berkeley artist Kathleen Gadway at this new exhibit at Walnut Creek’s Valley Art Gallery.
Diablo Magazine's 2025 Empower Players

1 month 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 month 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.