Dinner & Live Music Show & Celebrating February Birthdays.

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Presented by Wright’s Catering and The Wright Social Spot

Saturday, February 11, 2023, 4:00 – 11:00 PM

509 W. 2nd Street, Rivertown, Antioch

$75 per person. Purchase your tickets today on EventBrite.

The Wright Social Spot welcomes our first event of 2023 with The Best Indoor Pre-Valentines Dinner & February Birthday’s Event of the Year with Live Music Performances & 4-Course Dinner.

Please Join Us in celebrating LOVE at a Classy, Upscale, Fun-Filled Pre-Valentine’s Day “2023” Event.

COME AND GET YOUR LIFETIME GLASS ROSE!!!!!!

Live Music, DJ, Dancing, 4-Course Dinner included with the $75 cover.

DON’T MISS THIS AWESOME DINNER MUSIC EVENT!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!!

• HOSTED BY: Paul & Maggie Wright from The Wright Social Spot & WrightCatering.net
• WHERE: 509 W. 2nd Street, Antioch, CA
• DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2023

• TIME: 4:00 PM -11:00 PM
• WHAT’S INCLUDED: Singing 🎼🎵🎼♪ Dancing 💃🕺4-Course Dinner 🍽😋Beverages🍸 🍹 🍸
• INCLUDES DINNER SERVICE: 7:00PM – 8:30PM (Choice of Chicken, NY Steak, Salmon, Shrimp) – included with $75 Admission. Dinner Options available for Oxtails (+ $25), Lamb (+$25), King Crab Legs (+ $50), Lobster (+$50)
• RSVP BY: February 11, 2023, Pre-paid Reservations Required so get your tickets early.
• PAYMENT OPTIONS: Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Debit/Credit or PayPal to 415-971-8776 Or Eventbrite, Credit/Debit (NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS)
• DOORS OPEN: 4:00 PM
• PARKING: Lots of free parking (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) THEME: Black & Gold & Red
• MORE INFORMATION: Call or Text Paul at (415) 971-8776 or Maggie at 209-896-7131
• YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/W0QgsYc2DEo
• WEB: WrightCatering.net
• FB: #WrightSocialSpot
• FB/IG: #RightsCatering
• PAST EVENTS PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TnMVF8fCJitKAtpr6
• THEME: Black, Gold & Red
• VENUE VIDEO: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxuhKD3v6bDqgpXy3nukv1RaxissbySzeE

DONT MISS THE BEST INDOOR PRE-VALENTINE’S & FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS PARTY IN THE EAST BAY!!!

OUR EVENTS ARE ALWAYS FUN FILLED AND SOLD-OUT!!

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San Francisco Magician and Balloon Twister Perry Yan brings his entertaining act to the Antioch Library on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

His Magic Show has been time tested through thousands of performances at schools, company events, kids’ birthday parties and more! His show is designed to engage both kids and adults, includes clean comedy and audience participation and offers visual and astonishing magic throughout. Perry’s Magic Show will have the kids AND adults entertained from start to finish!

The library is located at 501 W. 18th Street.

The Death of Triboulet is set to be Auditioned on Tuesday and Wednesday next week – January 17 & 18th from 6-8 pm at the Nick Rodriguez Theatre at 213 F Street in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown.

Please join us as we begin the process of creating this new, original story, written by Max Ballesteros.

Cast of characters include: Kings, Queen, Princess, Court Jester, Regents, Guards, Cook, Messenger, Assassins and Nobles of the Court.

Taking place in the Middle Ages, Triboulet – the Court Jester to the King of France – is tasked with saving the life of the King while trying to keep from being sent to the executioner himself.

The important details of the production, auditions and policies of the Drama Factory can be found at www.dramafactory.org.

THE DEATH OF TRIBOULET (a COMEDY)

By The Drama Factory

THE DEATH OF TRIBOULET (a COMEDY) written and Directed by Max Ballesteros

Come audition for the new Drama Factory play Shakespeare wishes he’d written!

Join Triboulet, the court jester to France, in his own Comedy of Errors as he tries to save the king from certain death, all the while hoping to save his own life in the process!

Free event

January 17 6:00pm – 8:00pm

January 18 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Nick Rodriguez Theatre

213 F Street, Antioch

Open to all, Adult / Teen

No fee production

Cast and Crew, no-pre-casting

Auditions are held in a “cattle call” style. You just show up on either date listed, fill out a form for us, we take your picture and in you go! The Director will have you do a cold read from a sheet of provided material and maybe do a little improv. It is all pretty quick and easy.

Currently we are requiring all participants to be vaccinated against covid and we do wear masks through our rehearsal run.

Rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Please see the website for more information – or just return e-mail us here and we’ll try to answer any of your questions.

We hope to see YOU and YOUR FRIENDS and FAMILY there!!

The Drama Factory is an inclusive non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing quality arts programming to the community. We are not affiliated with any other theatre group.

Please Come Join Us!!!!!

The Drama Factory is a 501(c)3 non-profit company and all contributions are tax deductible. www.facebook.com/thedramafactory/

Also, celebrating their One Year Anniversary!

Also celebrating all December birthdays

The Best New Year’s Eve 2023 Party Event of the Year in a Very Classy, Upscale INDOOR restaurant and entertainment venue.

Live Music, DJ, Full Course Dinner, Champagne Toast & Blessing for 2023 all included in the $75 cover.

Please Join Us in celebrating each other, Paul’s & Maggie’s and all December Birthdays.

DON’T MISS THIS!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!!

HOSTED BY: Paul & Maggie Wright from The Wright Social Spot

MC: Mickel London

LIVE MUSIC: Michael Nelson & Samantha Alexis

DJ & SOUND: Dr. Carl

WHERE: 2370 Buchanan Road, Antioch (INDOORS)

DATE: Saturday, December 31st, 2022

TIME: 6:00 PM -1:00 AM

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Live Music Performances by Two Amazing Bay Area Singers 🎼🎵🎼♪

Dancing 💃🕺Full Course Dinner 🍽😋Beverages🍸 🍹 🍸 Champagne Toast

DINNER SERVICE: 7:30PM – 9:30PM (Choice of Chicken, NY Steak, Salmon, Shrimp) Additional Options, Available for Lobster -$125, Oxtails – $100, Lamb – $100, King Crab Legs – $125 – WrightCatering.net

RSVP BY: December 24, 2022, Pre-paid Reservations Required so get your tickets early.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: ZELLE, CASHAPP, VENMO, PAYPAL 415-971-8776 OR EVENTBRITE CREDIT/DEBIT (NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS)

DOORS OPEN: 5:00 PM

PARKING: Lots of free parking (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) THEME: Black & Gold

MORE INFORMATION: Call or Text Maggie or Paul (209) 896-7131 or (415) 971-8776

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/W0QgsYc2DEo WEB: WrightCatering.net

FB: @WrightSocialSpot

FB/IG: @RightsCatering

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DONT MISS THE BEST INDOOR NEW YEARS EVE EVENT IN THE EAST BAY!

City council proclaims this week in his honor

By Allen D. Payton

Since 1978, Antioch resident Frank Ballesteros has been performing as the character of Ebenezer Scrooge in and directing “Humbug!”, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella entitled, “A Christmas Carol”. This year, the performances will be held at 300 G Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown beginning tonight, Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and run through Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for Adults: $10.00, Seniors: $7.00 and Children 7-12: $5.00. (See complete performance schedule, below)

Now called Madd Hatter Players, formerly Antioch Storyland Theater, then Frank Ballesteros Productions and Antioch Children’s Theater, he has been teaching acting skills to children and adults and holding performances of various plays since 1968.

“I’ve always loved the classic movie ‘A Christmas Carol’, the 1954 version,” he said.” We used to watch it every year. Then George C. Scott played the part of Scrooge in the 1980’s adaptation.”

“Then I put in the Christian message. Instead of Scrooge accepting Christmas, in my show, Scrooge accepts Christ, which is the same as the message of Christmas,” Ballesteros shared. “No one has ever been offended in the 40 years, that it’s not the original story. Charles Dickens did that when he had Scrooge say, ‘I want to follow that star to Bethelehem’.”

Throughout the year he and his theater group perform other plays, like a murder mystery earlier this year, and fairy tales. He will be working on Snow White immediately after the holidays.

“I decided to do the children’s theater classics such as Snow White with women in the main role,” Ballesteros explained. “Some of these women are gorgeous. This gives a handsome young man in his 30’s or 40’s to play a prince or a young woman in her 30’s or 40’s to play a princess. They’re not too old.”

“We let the public know that Madd Hatter players presents the plays as age 30+,” he continued. But Humbug! is for all ages with both children and adults.

“The majority of the children in the cast are from Elite Dance Academy in Antioch who play the part of Cratchit’s children,” Ballesteros stated.

On Tuesday night, Dec. 13, the Antioch City Council honored Ballesteros naming this week as “Frank E. Ballesteros ‘Humbug’ Week” in the city. Antioch City Council Frank E Ballesteros Humbug Week Proclamation 12-13-22

In Honor of

FRANK E. BALLESTEROS

“HUMBUG” WEEK

December 12-19, 2022

WHEREAS, Frank E. Ballesteros has been providing the opportunity to learn acting skills for hundreds of aspiring children and adults in Antioch for over 40 years;

WHEREAS, Frank has directed and mentored citizens of Antioch and has provided lifelong memories that they continue to remember and share with their families and friends;

WHEREAS, since 1978, he has directed and performed as “Scrooge” in his production of “Humbug” here in the City of Antioch;

WHEREAS, during the Christmas season, Frank E. Ballesteros has brought his production of “Humbug” to Antioch, which illustrates the meaning of Christmas and leaves those in attendance, cheerful and warm-hearted for the entire Season; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 production of “Humbug” will start on December 16th and run through December 24th, performing at 300 G Street in Antioch.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAMAR A. THORPE, Mayor of the City of Antioch, do hereby proclaim the week of December 12th to 19th, 2022, as “Frank E. Ballesteros ‘Humbug’ Week”, and encourages its citizens to come out and see the production during this Holiday season.

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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For those who would like to be part of one or more of Ballesteros’ plays including the upcoming Snow White play contact him at (925) 966-2724 or by email at ballesterosfrank265@gmail.com.

Black Diamond Ballet’s performances of “Nutcracker” continues this weekend at El Campanil Theatre in Antioch December 16-18, 2022.

Tickets are GOLD CIRCLE: $35, ORCHESTRA: $30, LOGE: $25, OPERA: $20 and available on the theater’s website.

Schedule

Friday, December 16th @ 7PM

Saturday, December 17th @ 2PM: SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE*
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE

Saturday, December 17th @ 7PM

Sunday, December 18th @ 2PM

Tea with Clara and Friends – Sunday, Dec. 18th: 12pm -12:30pm

From the Producer

Land of sweets, magic, toy soldiers and more! Celebrate with us this December for our 10th annual production of a timeless classic in our community this holiday season! Our critically acclaimed performances, choreographed by Artistic Director Sharon Sobel Idul, are full of fun for all ages. Gather your family and friends on this magical journey from the dreamy Snow Scene to the Land of the Sweets with the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Make our tradition one of yours because this is the show you don’t want to miss! Two weekends only with special VIP add-ons available. See performance program.

El Campanil Theatre is located at 602 W. Second Street in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown.

*The sensory-friendly performance is designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

To provide a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals and families, sensory-friendly performances include:

-House lights will remain at a low level during the performance

-Reduction of loud sounds

-Reduction of flashing or jarring lights

-Sensory support (fidgets, earplugs) are available to audience members upon request

-A quiet area is designated in the lobby. Audience members may exit and re-enter as needed

-A relaxed atmosphere: audience members can vocalize and talk throughout the performance

-Audience members are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, and extra support items.

-Tablets, smart phones, and other electronic devices will be allowed with headphones during the performance

-Running Time: Approximately 1 hr.

-Tour of the theatre space prior to the show is available Friday, Dec. 16th at 3pm (please contact the box office to join.)