In 2009, when our nest emptied fully, we decided to take our sorrow on the road and bought a 5th wheel trailer. It was spacious and roomy. We traveled a great deal and needless -to-say, numerous happy memories were made because of it.
Our travel needs have changed so we have sold our beloved RV. When Steve placed the ad, he offered to deliver it and I accepted the challenge of turning our first trip to Livermore into an event (130 miles from home).
Livermore is, like most towns, so much more than one can do or see in an overnight but we did our best. After a delightful dinner, alfresco, we strolled through its downtown, while the sun was setting. When we stumbled upon St. Michael's Church (1916), we were surprised by its grandeur and beauty.
Looking for a theater experience, we found the Bankhead, a 500 seat performing arts center that just happened to have something going.
The evening's exceptional performance was presented by the Livermore School of Dance Ballet and Jazz Division Companies. For over two hours, it showcased classical and contemporary styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance. The ballet dancers told the classic tale of Into the Woods, but with a few twists and turns along the way. For Out of the Storybook, the jazz dancers brought to life classic books such as The Giving Tree and Harry Potter. The musical score included everything from Tchaikovsky to Prokofiev, and from The Great Gatsby to Taylor Swift.
The theater was full of families cheering on their children, dads on dates with very dressed up little girls and us, impressed and delighted by it all. This was the perfect way to celebrate.
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