Candor and Pearls: An Evening of Socail Satire from the Comics Pages

Fans of the comics pages were entertained by Stephan Patis, "Peals Before Swine," and Darrin Bell, "Candorville," two nationally syndicated cartoonists who discussed their work and inspiration with Lisa Wrenn, Features Editor for the Contra Cosat Times at Shadelands Art Center in Walnut Creek.

Poetry Live: The Voice That is Great Within Us

Brenda Hillman, Matthew Zapruder and Graham Foust discussed the rich and thriving community of poets in 21st century America at the 2009 Poetry Live! program at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

The evening also featured the winners from the Foundation's student poetry contest.

Water: The Next Oil?

Sunne Wright McPeak, member of the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force, environmental scientist Booker Holton and Contra Costa Times environmental reporter Mike Taugher discuss the global, regional and local water crisis on February 3, 2009, at Live! From the Library, a free speaker series sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

Ying Chang Compestine - A Writer in Two Worlds

Ying Chang Compestine, author of "Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party," discussed growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution on October 22, 2008 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. The program was presented by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation as part of their "Live! From the Library," their speaker series that is free to the public.

An Evening with Robert Hass - A Celebration of National Poetry Month

From Contra Costa Television and Walnut Creek Library Foundation. Aired April 10, 2008.

Politics in the Age of YouTube

Analysis of National and Local Politics - Broadcast on Contra Costa Television. Sponsored by Walnut Creek Library Foundation. Aired November 8, 2007.

Beyond Gridlock: Urban Design and Sustainable Growth