By Allen D. Payton

Join owner Gladys Torres for the ribbon cutting to officially open her new Timeless Elegance Vintage Store on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11:00 A.M. The store is located at 204 G Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

Debbie Blaisure of the Downtown Antioch Association said, “Please come meet her and her amazing crew and welcome them to G Street! It looks like she has been there for years. Gladys owns Alliance Estate Sales and the shop, so she has a constant stream of new treasures. What a great asset to our downtown. Hope to see ALL of the downtown businesses and residents to support Timeless Elegance!”

For more information visit their Facebook page or call (925) 978-4159.

Featuring magician and mind reader

By Nicole Holmes, Founder & Owner, The Lemon Tree Antioch

On Saturday, Feb. 28, The Lemon Tree will host an evening of live magic and illusion, perfect for families, couples, and anyone who enjoys creativity and surprise. Guests can expect an engaging performance filled with incredible illusions, interactive moments, and plenty of “How did they do that?!” reactions.

Illusion & Intuition is an intimate, family-friendly evening of magic and mystery featuring magician Michael Nguyen and mind reader Dennis Thompson. Guests will experience engaging illusions, mind-reading moments, and interactive surprises in a welcoming atmosphere. Complimentary lemonade and popcorn will be available throughout the evening.

The show, presented by The Girl Gang Tribe Pop-Up Events, begins at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and will last until 9:00 PM. Popcorn and lemonade are included with admission, creating a fun and welcoming night out for the community.

Whether bringing the kids, planning a date night, or gathering friends, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of wonder.

Tickets are $25 each or $40 for two, plus fee and available on Eventbrite.

The Lemon Tree is “A Creative Community Built on Connection, Culture & Care” offering a space for unique experiences including drop-ins, curated events and retail finds. We’re located at 514 W. 2nd Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information visit www.thelemontreeantioch.com.

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By Nicole Holmes

Introducing the Bloom Project – for entrepreneurs who don’t want to build alone.

You go into business for yourself…

but you’re not meant to do it by yourself.

That’s why Bloom was created.

Bloom is a community-centered project for entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries who have passion and purpose—but may not always have the bandwidth, support, or systems to fully thrive on their own.

Our goal by June is simple and intentional:

• Connection
• Build skills and confidence
• End with visibility and opportunity

We’re kicking things off with a Bloom Network Mixer on the 11th—a space to meet other entrepreneurs, share what you’re building, and feel less alone in the process.

From there, Bloom will continue with:

• Skill-set based workshops

• Learning together (not competing)

• Real community and collaboration

• And we’ll close the project with a market, giving entrepreneurs a chance to showcase what they’ve been working on

I see so many people who are great at what they do—but don’t always have the support, structure, or encouragement to fully step into entrepreneurship. Bloom exists to help bridge that gap.

If you’re:

• Building something
• Thinking about starting
• Or craving community, accountability, and support

We would love to have you.

Let’s bloom together.

The mixer will be held at The Lemon Tree, 514 W. 2nd Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

For more information about the Downtown Antioch Association visit www.downtownantioch.com or www.facebook.com/downtownantioch.

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By Allen D. Payton

Join Studio B Dance Company for an unforgettable afternoon of celebrating artistry, passion and performance as they present their 4th Annual Grand Recital entitled, “Raising The Barre”, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. This special showcase celebrates their dancers’ dedication and growth through high-energy routines, beautiful choreography and inspiring moments on stage. From the youngest performers to the studio’s advanced dancers, each piece reflects a commitment to excellence, creativity and the joy of dance.

The show at El Campanil Theatre in historic, downtown Rivertown begins at 10:00 AM.

According to Wikipedia, a barre is a stationary handrail that provides support for people during various types of exercise. Barres are used extensively in ballet training and warm up exercises, where such exercises are commonly referred to as barre work. In a ballet class, barre may also refer to the part of the class that involves barre work. Barres are also used for warm up exercises in other types of dance, as well as in general fitness programs.

In ballet, barre work includes both slow and fast exercises, which both serve to strengthen muscles. Slow exercises are typically performed first, to stretch and warm up muscles, and to focus on proper body form, whereas fast exercises condition dancers to maintain precise ballet technique while moving. Each exercise has a specific purpose, such as to strengthen feet and legs, increase extension, improve flexibility and develop ballon, the appearance of being lightweight and light-footed while jumping. Proper form (posture, positions of feet and arms) is strived for in all exercises.

Tickets for the Grand Recital are $35 for Adults and $25 for Children ages 3-12, and are available at Raising the Barre – El Campanil Theatre. The theater is located at 602 W. 2nd Street.

Studio B Dance Company is located at 314 G Street in Antioch. For more information about classes visit www.studiobdancers.com or call (925) 434-6659.

Rivertown Treasure Chest is located at 306 G Street in Antioch’s historic downtown. For more information visit www.rivertowntreasurechest.com.

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For more information about the Downtown Antioch Association visit downtownantioch.com.

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Join Willow Park Mercantile for our Annual High Tea Party! In The Spirit of Bridgerton we will have lots of fun Bridgerton-themed merchandise! We’ll be serving treats and tea and lots of fun! Dress up if you like and visit the Hen and Drake Tea Room, just across W. 2nd street. Don’t miss this fun event!

“Bridgerton” is a popular Netflix series that follows the romantic escapades of the Bridgerton family in Regency-era London, blending historical drama with modern themes.

Spend an afternoon searching for your next treasure in 4,000 sq. ft. of space featuring an eclectic array or merchandise from a variety of vendors.

The store is located at 205 G Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information visit willowparkmercantile.com.

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