ANTIOCH
Acclaimed jazz-rock singer Levy to perform on June 26
El Campanil Theatre will host Israeli singer Noa Levy in a virtual show at 7 p.m. June 26.
Levy is a jazz-rock vocalist now based in San Francisco who in 2018 released her debut “Take Two EP,” an experimental collection of jazz arrangements in a duo format with three different instruments (drums, synthesizer and vibraphone).
Jazz in the Neighborhood twice recognized her as an emerging artist, and she subsequently appeared at SFJazz as a guest vocalist with the Berlin Jazz Trio. Levy’s show, “And All That Jazz: The Great American Songbook,” will feature Omree Gal-Oz on piano. Tickets to the virtual event are $10 for each household and can be reserved at elcampaniltheatre.com.
El Campanil to show ‘Dirty Dancing’ in Classic Film Series
El Campanil’s Classic Film Series will feature “Dirty Dancing” at 2 p.m. June 26 at the theater at 602 W. Second St. The upbeat PG-13-rated film stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray. Tickets are $10 for adults of $8 for children. Go to elcampaniltheatre.com for more details.
ORINDA
French film set in WWI to be shown at Orinda Theatre
The French film “See You Up There (Revoir La Haut)” will come to the Orinda Theatre at 4 p.m. June 19 as part of the International Film Showcase.
The film is set in November 1918 a few days before the armistice, when Édouard saves Albert’s life. These two men have nothing in common but the war. Lt. Pradelle, by ordering a senseless assault, destroys their lives while binding them as companions in misfortune. On the ruins of the carnage of World War I and condemned to live, the two try to survive. Thus, as Pradelle is about to make a fortune with the war victims’ corpses, Albert and Édouard mount a monumental scam with the bereaved families’ commemoration and with a nation’s hero worship.
Only 50 seats will be sold in the 220-seat theater due to safety precautions. Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved at bayareane.ws/3vfRpMd. The film will also play at 2 p.m. June 27 at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, where tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. See El Campanil’s website above for details.
PITTSBURG
Three theater troupes unite to present classic musical
Get ready for live theater again! After a year without live performances, Pittsburg Community Theatre will produce “Company,” along with Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble and Pinole Community Players.
The Stephen Sondheim musical classic will be in Pittsburg, Brentwood and Rodeo over three consecutive weekends in June. It opened June 11-13 outside at Church of the Good Shepherd Spiritual Park in Pittsburg, followed by June 18-20 at Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave. in Rodeo, and June 25-27 indoors at Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.
“We’ve all waited so long for a return to a bit of normalcy,” Ghostlight’s Jennifer Finetti said. “This production means so much to those of us involved in live community theater and also means so much to our supporters.”
“Company” is a 1970s musical dark comedy that was recognized with a record-setting 14 Tony Award nominations, with six wins, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book. It was also one of the first musicals to deal with adult themes and relationships. As the story goes, on the night of his 35th birthday, a confirmed bachelor, Bobby, contemplates his unmarried state.
Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his married friends discuss the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Bobby is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood. Tickets are $20 each for all performances. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ghostlightte.org/tickets.html, pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org or pinoleplayers.org.
BRENTWOOD
Delta Gallery Community Art Center hosts two shows
Delta Gallery Community Art Center is holding two shows at its venue in the Streets of Brentwood. The first is a second-quarter show from the Art Guild of the Delta with painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry. The second is “Bright Days Ahead,” a vibrant collection of artwork showcasing local talent from participants of the P.A.I.N.T. program, a Brentwood-based creative arts day program for visionary adults with intellectual challenges.
Among the works featured in the second show are whimsical landscapes and colorful abstract paintings offering a glimpse into the creative minds, imaginations and experiences of P.A.I.N.T. artists. The group’s goal is to help each person reach his or her highest level of artistic achievement and to encourage personal growth, self-reliance and self-esteem through the creative process.
Art classes also are resuming at the Delta Gallery. Adults and teens can sign up for “Oil Expressions” oil painting workshops with Carol Ligon, and watercolor workshops with Gregg Holzhauer. Jayne Tucker is scheduling her popular Afternoon Tea and Strings workshops for later this spring with a fun macramé wall hanging project. Another popular ongoing workshop is Open Studio, classroom studio time for self-directed artists hosted by Jo Olney.
For a complete art show details, class schedule and registration visit deltagallery.com/classes-and-workshops.html. The Delta Gallery Community Art Center is at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in Brentwood and can be reached at 925-516-5935.
ANTIOCH
Lynn House Gallery reopening exhibits feature 14 artists
After months of being closed, the Lynn House Gallery recently reopened with a show of 14 area artists that will continue through July 11. Exhibiting artists include Carol Tarzier, Mark Roberts, Don Allen, Joel Summerhill, Karen Nelson Kelly, Nacy Roberts, Lisa Larsen, Mira M. White, John Tullis, Brittany Budge, Casey Rassmussen White, Pam Adams Fret, Jody Mattison and Christie Ferrell. Social distancing will be maintained in the gallery, which is at 809 First St. For more information, go to lynnhousegallery.com or call 925-978-4545.
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