2016-2017 Newsmakers Lesher Speaker Series
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
Presented by Lesher Foundation
Newsmakers will spark debate and inspire; provoke as well as entertain. All points of view are sought and diversity of topics is a priority. We hope you will become part of the discourse and join us for Season 13.
Newsmakers will spark debate and inspire; provoke as well as entertain. All points of view are sought and diversity of topics is a priority. We hope you will become part of the discourse and join us for Season 13.
Current Subscribers:
Renew by May 27, 2016 to keep your same premium seats.
New Subscribers:
New Subscriptions will be available for purchase on June 14, 2016 at 11am - in person only.
2016-2017 Speaker Series - Season 13:
Billie Jean King and Christine Brennan
September 27, 2016
Hall of fame tennis great Billie Jean King has long been a champion for social change and equality. King created new inroads for men and women in sports and beyond during her legendary career and she continues to make her mark today. Joining King is award-winning national sports columnist Christine Brennan.
Ann Compton
October 17, 2016
A distinguished and highly respected veteran of the White House press corps. She served as White House correspondent for ABC News during the administration of 7 presidents and was the first female to cover the White House for a network news organization.
Eric Holder
November 16, 2016
Holder served as the first African-American Attorney General of the United States, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. He has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues and is a leading progressive voice.
Ted Koppel
January 30, 2017
Legendary Anchor of ABC News' Nightline, he is one of the world’s most respected and acclaimed broadcast journalists. Koppel provides in-depth analysis, commentary and perspective on the current events that shape our world every day.
Michael Beschloss
February 20, 2017
Acclaimed Presidential historian, Michael Beschloss provides gripping tales and brilliant inside analysis, revealing the leadership secrets of great Presidents and other towering figures in history. With more than 110,000 followers, he also has the largest Twitter following of any historian on earth.
Susan Eisenhower
April 24, 2017
Eisenhower is one of America's top energy security strategists. A political Independent, she is an outspoken advocate for setting national priorities and is an international affairs expert. She is also the granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower, the nation's 34th President.
Renew by May 27, 2016 to keep your same premium seats.
New Subscribers:
New Subscriptions will be available for purchase on June 14, 2016 at 11am - in person only.
2016-2017 Speaker Series - Season 13:
Billie Jean King and Christine Brennan
September 27, 2016
Hall of fame tennis great Billie Jean King has long been a champion for social change and equality. King created new inroads for men and women in sports and beyond during her legendary career and she continues to make her mark today. Joining King is award-winning national sports columnist Christine Brennan.
Ann Compton
October 17, 2016
A distinguished and highly respected veteran of the White House press corps. She served as White House correspondent for ABC News during the administration of 7 presidents and was the first female to cover the White House for a network news organization.
Eric Holder
November 16, 2016
Holder served as the first African-American Attorney General of the United States, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. He has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues and is a leading progressive voice.
Ted Koppel
January 30, 2017
Legendary Anchor of ABC News' Nightline, he is one of the world’s most respected and acclaimed broadcast journalists. Koppel provides in-depth analysis, commentary and perspective on the current events that shape our world every day.
Michael Beschloss
February 20, 2017
Acclaimed Presidential historian, Michael Beschloss provides gripping tales and brilliant inside analysis, revealing the leadership secrets of great Presidents and other towering figures in history. With more than 110,000 followers, he also has the largest Twitter following of any historian on earth.
Susan Eisenhower
April 24, 2017
Eisenhower is one of America's top energy security strategists. A political Independent, she is an outspoken advocate for setting national priorities and is an international affairs expert. She is also the granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower, the nation's 34th President.