Featuring Bruce Baum!

Saturday April 9, 2011  8:00 pm Tribute to the Music of John Denver Starring Jim Curry 

The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time.  Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.

Tribute artist Jim Curry, who’s voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits.

Jim’s uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High” “Sunshine”“Calypso” and “Annie’s Song” topped the charts, and his popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and caring for each other. 

Adults: $ 25   Seniors (62 and Older): $ 22  Youth (17 & Under): $ 10
Gold Circle (1st 3 rows): $ 35

Sunday April 10, 2010   4:00 pm The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the  venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz.

Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. Under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra, Preservation Hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band, and record label.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which in its 49 years has built a global reputation for presenting the traditional New Orleans sound, is taking a more contemporary approach these days — recruiting younger players, expanding its repertoire and allowing surrealist elements to creep into its performances.

But even as it modernizes its approach, the band, which comes to El Campanil Theatre on April 10, is keeping the old-time faith — hiring musicians whose strong links to the pioneers of jazz assure the music’s authenticity.

The combination makes for a multigenerational mix with appeal to a range of musical constituencies, not just aficionados of traditional jazz.

“Preservation Hall is not a museum piece,” said Benjamin Jaffe, 39 the band’s director and the son of its founder, Allan Jaffe. “We’re not recreating something that existed a hundred years ago.”

Adults: $ 28  Seniors (62 and Older): $ 25    Youth (17 & Under): $ 15
Gold Circle (1st 3 rows): $ 40

Box Information:   (925) 757-9500 www.ElCampanilTheatre.com   Theatre Address: 602 W. Second Street, Antioch

LYNN HOUSE GALLERY EXHIBIT
 Art4Schools Exhibits 2011 
AUSD Special Day School Classes
April 6th – 16th, 2011
FREE Artist Reception
Wednesday, April 6th, 4-6 PM

Share   Enjoy the artworks from students in the Special Day Classes at the Lynn House Gallery.  The Lynn House Gallery is located in the Rivertown District at 809 W. 1st Street in downtown Antioch (across from the AMTRAK Train Station) and is open during exhibits  from 1 – 4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

For more information email Diane@Art4Antioch.org or call (925) 325.9897. The Art4Schools Program is sponsored by the City of Antioch and a Keller Canyon Mitigation Grant from Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover.

Additional Art4Schools Exhibit Dates for 2011
Antioch, Deer Valley and Dozier Libbey Medical High Schools, April 27th – May 7th
E.N.C.O.R.E. Home Schooling, May 18th – 28th

Date: Saturday March 26, 2011

Time: 8:00pm

Location: El Campanil Theatre; 602 W. Second Street, Antioch. 

Adults: $25  Seniors: $22  Youth: $15

Tickets and Information: 925-757-9500 or www.elcampaniltheatre.com

Now in its 16th year, Late Nite Catechism has brought its nostalgic kick to every state in the U.S. as well as to Canada, the U.K., and Australia.

Late Nite Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible “Sister” teaches class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards her students for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting their actions.

Even the most reluctant “students” clamor to get into this Sister’s class!

Venue Website: www.elcampaniltheatre.com

Event Website: http://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/events/late_nite_catechism.htm

For the 8^th year Give Always to Others & Company is hosting the annual free Cesar E. Chavez State Holiday Concert in the Marion Beede Auditorium at Antioch Senior High School on Sunday, March 27^th from 2-5 PM. This free community event will celebrate Cesar Chavez’s message of service and learning through cultural performances, guest speakers, displays chronicling his quest for civil rights.

There will also be information and resources information tables. In his quest for non violence and civil rights, he brought his cause to the communities of East Contra Costa County where many residents joined him in his journey. Mr. Chavez authored many quotes such as “We can choose to use our lives for others to bring about a better and more just world for our children” and this celebration serves as our reminder of his legacy.

The scheduled performers are U.C. Davis Ballet Folkorico, Mariachi Cali and Ballet Foklorico Raices Mexicanas de Maria Valdovinos.  In addition, the Guillermo “Bill” Muniz educational opportunity award will be presented to a high school senior. The scholarship program recognizes the Mr. Muniz’s years of community involvement and generosity to our communities in East Contra Costa County.

 The event is sponsored by Give Always to Others & Company (GATO), City of Antioch, Antioch Unified School District, Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Funds, Allied Waste Services, GWF Power Systems, Inc., Mechanics Bank, Los Medanos College Foundation, Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch, Gloria Martin & Family, Antioch City Council Member Mary Rocha, Brenden Theatres, Staples (Pittsburg).

Beede Auditorium is located at 700 E. 18th Street. For more information visit www.art4antioch.org or call (925) 325-9897.

Hapgood Theatre continues its 2010-11 season with a rip-roaring comedy by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. An irreverent, fastpaced romp through the Bard’s works, The Compleat Works of W!m Shkspr (Abridged) is London’s longest running comedy. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Tragedies and Histories in 97 minutes!

It is a wild ride that is sure to leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. The Hapgood is also very pleased to announce its first collaboration with the Willows Theatre Company, who has invited the East County company to bring Compleat Works out to the Campbell Theatre in Martinez for a week-long extension.

The Compleat Works of W!m Shkspr (Abridged) plays at the Nick Rodriguez Theater in Antioch, March 4 – 20, 2011, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm; then at the Campbell Theatre in Martinez March 23 – 27, 2011, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday at 3pm.

Cast: Daniel Bakken, Robert Richardson and Rob Seitelman
Creative Team: The Reduced Shakespeare Company (Book), Jason Miller (Director), Robert Haycock (Scenic Design), Mitchell Weisbrod (Lighting Designer), Josy Miller (Artistic Director), Nicole Langley (Stage Manager), Lucas Donart (Properties Design), Sierra Young (Costume Design)
Press Quotes:
“The funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime.” —THE MONTREAL
GAZETTE
“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this
show!” —THE TODAY SHOW
“Stupendous, anchorless joy!” – THE LONDON TIMES

Tickets: $15 – $35. Tickets are available by calling the box offices at (925) 219-8545 or at www.hapgoodtheatre.org or Josy Miller, Artistic Director at jmiller@hapgoodtheatre.org.