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.)

Biggest Menorah in Eastern Contra Costa!

You are invited to join us for a grand Chanukah Celebration

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Chabad of the Delta and our surrounding communities as we light the Grand Menorah on Sunday, December 18 at 4:30 pm in Brentwood City Park.

Our local community leaders will participate in kindling the giant “Menorah of Freedom”. There will be fun activities for everyone including:

• Chanukah crafts, glitter art and a photo op!
• Delicious traditional latkes and donuts!
• A Grand Raffle!
• Fire and LED performer Aaron Zamarron

For many of us, Chanukah prompts warm, loving memories from our childhood. We light the Menorah every night of the 8-night holiday. These lights offer warmth, joy, strength, inspiration and renews our sense of identity.

Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid, director of the Chabad of the Delta Jewish Center, describes Chanukah as “a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition. In ancient times our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jersusalem with the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place.”

As we celebrate in East Contra Costa, we join millions the world over, promoting the universal message that good will prevail over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness!

Make sure not to miss this opportunity to celebrate with your family and friends! Outdoor event, please dress accordingly.

This is a FREE event. All donations are appreciated! Register by clicking here.

For more information, contact Chabad of the Delta at (925) 420-4999 or online at JewishDelta.com/Chanukah.

Fabulous Feet Dance Studio presents their Winter Ballet Performance of “Alice in Winter Wonderland” Sunday, Dec. 18 at Heritage High School in Brentwood. The ballet begins at 4:00 p.m.

Artistic Directors Kimberley Karbowski and Denise Williams.

Tickets are $20 each and available at Eventbrite.

For more information about the studio visit Fabulous Feet Dance Studio or their Facebook page.

Aspire Visual & Performing Arts Academy is performing at the Pittsburg High Creative Arts Building on Saturday, December 10 with a cast of some 100 scholars, grades Kindergarten to 12th grade from across Contra Costa County for our annual holiday production of Joy – The Urban Nutcracker!  This urban take on the classic ballet, The Nutcracker, is a fun filled, colorful and moving, holiday production that includes singing, dancing and acting.

Tickets available at joytheurbannutcracker.eventbrite.com.

After two-year hiatus Contra Costa Musical Theatre brings fun and laughs to El Campanil Theatre in Antioch Nov. 4-20

By Liz Nunan, Chair, Marketing Committee, Contra Costa Musical Theatre

Contra Costa Musical Theatre (CCMT) is thrilled to present the non-profit organization’s first musical production in over two years, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” The show will run on select dates Nov 4 – 20, and tickets are $38 for adults and $32 for Youth and Senior showgoers. Tickets are available on the El Campanil Theatre website.

About the Show 

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a riotous ride, complete with audience participation and a delightful den of comedic genius. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this fabulous musical features a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

The plot centers around an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter, one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

About the Production 

CCMT’s production is directed by John Maio, produced by David Pinkham with Musical Direction from Kerry Leyden and choreography by Justin Sabino. The cast features wonderfully talented performers from across the Bay Area.

After many wonderful years at the Lesher Theater in Walnut Creek, CCMT productions are now traveling to different theaters across the community in an effort to reach new audiences. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be presented at the historic El Campanil Theatre in Antioch.

PLEASE NOTE: This production is rated PG-13 due to a small number of profanities and vulgarities.

About CCMT

Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Inc. (CCMT) was founded in August 1961 with the purpose of bringing high-quality Broadway musicals to the East Bay. We are a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to an appreciation for and involvement in musical theatre of the highest quality. Since those early beginnings, CCMT productions have been presented on a variety of stages. We have been honored with numerous Shellie Awards and Bay Area Theatre Critic Circle Awards for our productions and the artists associated with our productions, and have had the unique privilege of presenting several East Bay Premieres in recent seasons.

“We The Madd Hatter Players are delighted to return to the Antioch Historical Society Museum to play once again ‘The Night of the Living Dead’ during this 2022 Halloween Season! We wish to thank Dwayne Eubanks-President and its Board of Directors for having us this year!

Thank you.”

Frank Ballesteros, Artistic Director

The museum is located at 1500 W. 4th Street in Antioch. For more information visit www.antiochhistoricalmuseum.org.