Archive for the ‘Arts & Entertainment’ Category

Drama Factory to hold auditions for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs play

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

August 19 & 20 at 7:00 pm

The Nick Rodriguez Community Theatre

213 F St, Rivertown, Antioch

Ages 10+ including Adult roles

Male and Female 15+ roles

This is a classic tale by the Grimm Brothers. Filled with fantasy, sorcery and heroism the play will be a fairytale to be remembered. Auditions entail a short cold read, a little improvising and filling out a form or two. Rehearsals are Tues, Wed, Thurs evenings 7-9pm. Actors accepted for roles will need to be available for all rehearsal and performance dates.

Mandatory orientation 8/26 7pm.

performances are Weekends 10/18 – 10/26

There is no participation fee ever for Drama Factory productions. We are an all-inclusive company, striving to make the Arts accessible to everyone.Also, no preparation materials are needed. Just bring yourself!

Questions can be sent to director@dramafactory.org

You can also visit our website at for more information www.dramafactory.org.

Two more Friday Family Movie Nights at Antioch’s Prewett Park July 19, Aug. 2

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Two More Family Movie Nights! Our inaugural Friday Family Movie Night Series has been well received by the community. This Friday, July 19th, we are screening “Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.” Activities, including kids crafts, face painting, and food trucks will begin at 7 pm; the movie will start at approximately 8:30 pm depending on sundown. The final film of the summer will be “The Incredibles 2” on Friday, August 2nd; we hope to see you there!

California State Fair in Sacramento now open through July 28

Monday, July 15th, 2019

The 2019 California State Fair & Food Festival officially opened its gates Friday morning July 12 with big crowds, eagerly awaiting to get into Cal Expo in Sacramento.

“We’re so thrilled Opening Day was such a great success; it’s fun seeing so many people and families out having a good time, and of course, eating at our 100 food booths.” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager and CEO. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s State Fair the best yet – a fair for all Californians up and down the state. The food festival is just part of what we have in store for the next two and a half weeks.”

The California State Fair & Food Festival runs through July 28th.

For the schedule of daily events and concerts, as well as the list of food vendors, fairgoers are encouraged to visit the website at CaStateFair.org or download the Ca State Fair app where they can map out all of their adventures.

About the California State Fair 

The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs world-wide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions and trends that shape the Golden State’s future. We invite you to join us for the 166th California State Fair, July 12-28, 2019.

Antioch Concerts by the River begin Saturday night in Rivertown

Monday, July 8th, 2019

July 4th Car Show during the Celebration at fairgounds in Antioch Thursday

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Tickets still available for the Funny Fellowship Comedy Show at the Solid Rock Cafe Saturday, June 8

Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

Laugh It Off comedy show fundraiser at Tailgaters Antioch Friday night, May 31

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Contra Costa County Fair opens Thursday runs through Sunday

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

For details and schedule visit www.ContraCostaFair.com or download the following:

  2019 CCCFair Schedule p12019 CCCFair Sched p2 & Map2019 CCCFair Details