The popular Christian pop rock band from Australia, Newsboys, will bring their God’s Not Dead tour to Brentwood on Saturday, February 18 for two concerts at Golden Hills Community Church. The band, formed in 1985, has released 15 studio albums of which six have gone gold.

The 7 p.m. concert has been sold out for a couple weeks, so they added a second, matinee show, starting at 1:30 p.m. with tickets still available.

Presented by Compassion International, the concerts will also feature three other groups, The City Harmonic, Anthem Lights, Abandon, and evangelist Bob Lenz.

The City Harmonic, best known for their song Manifesto, is an award winning Christian rock band from Canada. According to Wikipedia, their music is described as “nostalgic Brit-pop meets campfire sing-along mix that features raucous gang vocals along with agile, soaring anthems crafted to include the listener” ^[4] Musically, their sound is often compared to artists like Coldplay, Aqualung or Arcade Fire. In 2011 they won three Covenant Awards from the Gospel Music Association of Canada for New Artist Of The Year, Recorded Song Of The Year and Modern Worship Song Of The Year. http://thecityharmonic.com

The band members of Anthem Lights, from Los Angeles, form an innovative, high-energy pop foursome with soaring vocals and hearts bent on ministry.  According to their website, the band has “an arsenal of influences including dcTalk, Michael Jackson, One Republic, Stevie Wonder, Gavin DeGraw, tobyMac, and Justin Timberlake… [and] has fashioned a dramatic pop experience that is all their own… a rarity in today’s music scene.” www.anthemlights.com

Abandon, an American Christian rock band from San Antonio, Texas, is best known for their song Live It Out, which is featured on The Food Network and at ESPN’s 2011 ESPY Awards Show. www.abandonrock.com

Lenz speaks to about 500,000 teens and adults across North America each year through school assembly programs and faith-based outreaches and events.

Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Compassion helps more than 1.2 million children in 26 countries. www.compassion.com

Tickets are just $20 and are available online at www.itickets.com/events/281007.html. The church is located at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, off Lone Tree Way in Brentwood.

For more information on the tour visit www.newsboys.com and for Golden Hills Community Church visit www.goldenhills.org or call (925) 516-0653.

Wild Orchids is Being Reborn

Wild Orchids The Salon invites everyone to attend their Hair Show and Party on Saturday, February 25 at MFB Mutiny, 422 West Second Street, Rivertown, Antioch.

Every hairdresser in the salon will be creating an image on their model from fantasy to everyday wear., and wedding bride hair and makeup by top makeup artists in our area.

This ‘Red Carpet Event’ will have a circus theme featuring three circus fantasy models, with one being painted by Chris Bustos, hair by Lori Lopez, costumes by Misty Jones, Jeans by Ann, a special appearance by model Brittany Dixie Cervantes – 107.7 The Bone Rock Girl, Delta Funk DJ upstairs and DJ Flip downstairs, and special drinks by the Wild Orchids ladies.

Plus enjoy a live photo shoot by photographer Jellyfish Jones. Watch how they create an image. Also, they will be selling cool, homemade stuff from Reincarnation by KAT.

The event starts at 8:30 p.m., Circus Act at 10 p.m. and Dance Off Contest at 10:30 p.m. – 1st place wins $50!

There’s a $5 cover charge which benefits Wild Orchids’ educational account!

Lori Lopez has built a team of top stylists who not only continue their education in-salon but travel to New York, Santa Monica and Dallas for personal training from experts. They take 4-5 day hands-on courses. An international platform artist for 16 years, teaching Tigi color and haircutting, Lopez created a place where they are always ahead of the times. Color, cutting, hair extensions, Brazilian blowouts and more. Customer service is their main goal.

Lopez has done hair for the Backstreet Boys, Bridgett and Holly from the Girls Next Door, hair for the Grammys, Chanel 5 news anchor John Kesslers hair, the hair for Miss Philippines and she was hired by rapper Nelly for the launch of Apple Bottom, just to name a few.

So you can see that they work on skills from Antioch to Hollywood!

For more information about the salon, contact Lori Lopez at 756-0666 or visit www.wildorchidsthesalon.com.

Please join the Friends of Music series at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church at 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18th. This one hour concert celebrates Valentine’s Day, and showcases famous operatic love songs from Giancarlo Menotti’s “The Telephone.”

Dawn Farry, soprano, and Paul Cheak, bartione, will perform with Don Pearson at piano and organ. There is plenty of free parking and a champagne and dessert reception follows. No tickets sold but a free will offering will be taken.

For further information on the Series or to be put on a mailing list contact Walter at (925) 756-7628 or walter.ruehlig@gmail.com.

The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to host the 7th Annual Art4Schools Exhibits at the Lynn House Gallery, January 26th – April 23rd.

The Art4Schools exhibits showcase Antioch Unified School District classrooms involved in the Arts4Schools Program, sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch, the City of Antioch, Union Pacific Railroad and a Calpine Grant funded through the office of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover.

The first exhibit features students from the Special Day Classes, February 15th -23rd, followed by Carmen Dragon and Mission Elementary, February 29th – March 10th; AUSD High Schools, March 14th-24th; John Muir and Belshaw Elementary, March 298th – April 7th and the last exhibit features E.N.C.O.R.E. Home Schooling on April 19th and 20th (2 days only).

The artist receptions will be held the first day of each exhibit from 4-6 PM. The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 W. 1st Street, downtown Antioch (across from the AMTRK Train Station) and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1-4 PM, during exhibits. There is no admission fee and the exhibits are free.

For more information, visit www.Art4Antioch.org or contact Diane Gibson-Gray at the Arts & Cultural Foundation at 925.325.9897 or e-mail Diane@Art4Antioch.org.

Diane Gibson-Gray, Executive Director
Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch
PO Box 613 | Antioch CA 94509
(925) 325 9897 Office | (925) 778-5075 Fax
www.Art4Antioch.org | Diane@Art4Antioch.org

Black History Month
The Black History Month Exhibit continues through February 11th at the Lynn House Gallery. Artworks, artifacts and displays highlight and feature past and present individuals who have contributed significantly to African American history and American culture.

The exhibit is hosted by The African American Village Collaborative: Ruah Community Outreach Ministries, Inc. and Parent Partners Providing for the Education of Young Children Family Solutions, Inc.

The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 W. 1st Street in Antioch (across from the Amtrak Train Station) and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 PM. Admission to the gallery is free. Group and school tours available on request. Contact Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325.9897 or email Diane@Art4Antioch.org.

Art4Schools
The 2012 Art4Schools program and exhibits begin with the Special Day Classes showcasing their work at the Lynn House Gallery from February 15-25th. The artist reception will be held February 15th, from 4-6 PM. The reception and admission to the gallery is free.

Additional school exhibits will take place through April 23rd. The Arts4Schools Program is sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch, Union Pacific Foundation, the City of Antioch and Calpine & CCC Supervisor Federal Glover. For more information call (925) 325-9897 or email Diane@Art4Antioch.org.

El Campanil Children’s Theatre will be holding auditions for “The Wind In The Willows” on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Call Backs: January 19, 2012 4:00 pm. Both will be held at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second Street, Antioch.

The play is the classic children’s story of Mr. Toad and his friends Badger, Ratty and Mole who pursue merry adventures.

Directors Notes: There are no fees to participate in this production.

Auditions: No Advance Preparation Is Required. The Director will ask you to read from a script. You may be asked to do a little improvisation. The Director will be looking for vocal projection and expression
Rehearsals are Mondays through Thursdays, after school, from 4:00 -5:30 PM and about six weeks in duration. No rehearsal on recognized holidays.

El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation is pleased to be able to continue the long standing tradition of Antioch Rivertown Theatre (A.R.T.) which has presented children’s theatre for many years. They offer young children an opportunity to express their talents and develop themselves by performing live theatre, at no cost to them, and at a very reasonable cost to their audience.

Sharon Redman is the Artistic Director of El Campanil Children’s Theatre. For more information call (925) 757-9500. or visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com/childrens_theatre.html.

El Campanil Theatre presents The Cash Tribute Show featuring James Garner on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Garner delivers the Man in Black’s music with conviction, accuracy, sincerity, and honesty. He not only takes his audience through a musical journey of Johnny Cash’s biggest hits, but also on an expedition of the Man in Black’s legendary life.

Between accurate performances of Cash’s songs, Garner recounts the stories of Johnny’s childhood, entrance into the music business, and the highs and lows Cash experienced in a career that spanned 48 years.

Most importantly, audience members will definitely find themselves tapping their toes and singing along with the train-like rhythm that became synonymous with the songs of Johnny Cash & the Tennessee Three.

While James Garner is not a Johnny Cash impersonator, his musical tribute will remind audiences of the energy, power, and excitement that graced the stage every night the Man in Black walked out and said, “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.” Johnny may have walked off the stage for the final time in 1997, but audiences today can get a glimpse of what Cash concert-goers of yesteryear might have experienced when James Garner takes to the stage with strong conviction, historical accuracy, heartfelt sincerity, and musical honesty in his tribute to the great Johnny Cash!

Artist website: www.cashtribute.net
RESERVED SEATING
Tickets:
Adults: $27 Seniors (62 and Older): $24 Child (17 and Under): $15 Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ticket Office, 604 W. Second Street -next door to the theatre, Monday -Friday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.and one hour before showtime or call 757-9500 or visit www.ElCampanilTheatre.com.

Christian comedian and singer Mark Lowry will perform at Golden Hills Community Church’s Brentwood campus, this Thursday night during his Unplugged & Unplanned tour.

Lowry’s unique presentations have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. His latest show has a very laid back “living room” feel which goes behind the scenes and explores some of Mark’s favorite songs, friends, and experiences from the road and from his lengthy career. The project includes a contribution from his mother, Bev “Mama” Lowry.

Lowry, who has performed with the Gaither Vocal Band and at Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, will be joined by Stan Whitmore at the piano.

Tickets are $17.00 Advance ($20 at door) and $25.00 Artist Circle (up front closer section to stage). Children 12 & under are free (except in Artist Circle Section). To purchase tickets online, click here.

The church is located at 2401 Shady Willow Lane at Lone Tree Way in Brentwood, across from the Slatten Ranch Shopping Center.

For more information about Mark Lowry, click here. For information on Stan Whitmore click here. For more information about Golden Hills Community Church, visit www.GoldenHills.org or call 925-516-0653.