PITTSBURG

Pittsburg Theatre Firm (previously often known as Pittsburg Neighborhood Theatre) will open its second Black Field collection season Sept. 16-18 and 23-25 with Robert Harlin’s “Metal Magnolias.”

“Metal Magnolias,” directed by Terry Tracy, is a heartwarming, hilarious story with a bittersweet tinge. Set in Truvy’s magnificence salon within the Eighties, all the women who’re “anyone” come there to have their hair executed. They talk about all the pieces from favourite recipes and native magnificence queens to births and loss of life solely to search out energy inside themselves and luxury in one another’s firm.

Tickets are $15 upfront or $20 on the door. Seating is restricted. Advance tickets are extremely really useful. Name 925-439-PLAY (7529) or go to ptcca.org/tickets. Performances can be in Steeltown Espresso & Tea at 695 Railroad Ave. in Previous City Pittsburg

— Pittsburg Theatre Firm

ORINDA

Lamorinda Arts Council presenting displays at library

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents ceramics by Jeannine Calcagno, Rick Nelson’s wooden turnings, the material artwork of Tina Nelson, images by Wendy Pyman and work and drawings by Nancy Vachani within the Artwork Gallery on the Orinda Library throughout August.

Be taught extra about these proficient artists at a reception of their honor on Aug. 6 from 3 to five p.m. Mild refreshments can be served. Go to lamorindaarts.org for extra particulars.

— Lamorinda Arts Council

ANTIOCH

Drama manufacturing unit to carry auditions Sept. 12-13 for ‘Dracula’

The Drama Manufacturing unit will host auditions for “Dracula” from 6 to eight p.m. Sept. 12-13 within the Nick Rodriguez Theater at 213 F St. in Antioch.

The troupe is searching for a full vary of actors ages 13 by means of adults. There are also some crew positions obtainable, together with home crew, costuming, make-up and scene shift crew. All events can come to both date to fill out a request. Actors ought to deliver a headshot and can be requested to do a fast chilly studying.

Presently, the troupe nonetheless requires all individuals to be totally COVID-19 vaccinated and masked all through rehearsals. Please deliver proof of full COVID vaccination to the auditions with you.

Orientation is Sept. 18. Rehearsals can be from 7 to 9 p.m Tuesdays by means of Thursdays with extra rehearsals deliberate. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 4-6, and 11-12. For extra data, go browsing to dramafactory.org.

— The Drama Manufacturing unit

Traditional ‘Guys and Dolls’ now displaying by means of Aug. 7

Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is presenting “Guys and Dolls” Friday by means of Aug. 7 at El Campanil Theatre. Set in Damon Runyon’s legendary New York Metropolis, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy.

Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to search out the money to arrange the most important craps sport on the town whereas the authorities breathe down his neck; in the meantime, his girlfriend and nightclub performer Adelaide laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, and Sky finally ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown because of this.

“Guys and Dolls” takes us from the guts of Instances Sq. to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York Metropolis, however ultimately everybody finally ends up proper the place they belong. The musical is directed by Martie Muldoon, with the assist of Chuck Phalen, assistant director.

The stand-out solid consists of Jared Ramirez (Sky Masterson), Ava Venezia (Sarah Brown), Casey Standridge (Nathan Detroit), Sara Schori (Adelaide), and Bart Schneider (Properly-Properly Johnson), supported by a proficient ensemble. Music Director Jeff Kumagai, Vocal Director Susan Stuart and Choreographer Noelle Campos spherical out the inventive staff that brings the present to life.

The remaining performances are being held on the historic El Campanil Theatre on Friday and Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults and $24 for seniors and youth. For extra data and to buy tickets, name 925-757-9500 or go to elcampaniltheatre.com.

Bruno Mars tribute present occurring Aug. 14 at El Campanil

Worldwide touring sensation Uptown Funk invitations listeners to expertise the essence of Bruno Mars, his reside band and the music that defines in the present day’s popular culture with an Aug. 14 present at El Campanil Theatre in Antioch at 602 W. Second St.

Uptown Funk’s stage manufacturing captures music and efficiency of Mars with accuracy and unmatched consideration to element from songs to bop strikes. The group has carried out for reside audiences nationally and internationally since 2018 and performs all of the hits as Mars’s reside band onstage, together with a number of the most advanced and difficult choreography.

Tickets for the 4 p.m. present are $15 for youth, $29 for seniors and $32 for basic admission. Go to elcampaniltheatre.com for tickets or extra particulars.

SF Stand-Up Comedy Competitors present set for Aug. 20

The celebrated San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competitors will deliver a batch of previous winners and finalists to El Campanil Theatre at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 for an evening of stand-up comedy with headliner Tommy Savitt.

Savitt is understood for his many characters and has been featured on the “Bob & Tom Present,” Si TV and “Humorous is Humorous.” Savitt received the third annual Comedy Cage Match on the Arduous Rock Resort and On line casino Lake Tahoe, the Ventura Comedy Pageant, the celebrated Boston and Seattle Comedy Festivals and is a two-time recipient of the L.A. Comedy Award for Stand-Up.

“The Tommy Lama Expertise” created by Savitt has loved prolonged performances at Las Vegas’ Tropicana and Stratosphere Resorts. Different comics have but to be introduced. Tickets vary from $20 to $30. Go to elcampaniltheatre.com for tickets or additional data.

— El Campanil Theatre

DANVILLE

‘Eternal’ exhibit on show on the Blackhawk Gallery

The Alamo Danville Artists’ Society is internet hosting the Blackhawk Gallery’s new exhibit “Eternal” now by means of Oct. 23. The exhibit is free and open to the general public.

The “Eternal” exhibit options 30 Blackhawk Gallery member artists. Members’ artworks embody work, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, images and wearable artwork. The Blackhawk Gallery is at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville within the Blackhawk Plaza Purchasing Middle.

Featured visitor artist Patty Taylor describes herself as an experimentalist with inventive ardour. She creates flamed summary sculptures of the feminine determine that adorn themes honoring music, dance, ocean, spirituality, vogue and anthropology. She is fascinated with texturing clay, glazing or fuming in flamed firing processes — raku, saggar and pit fireplace.

Common gallery hours are Tuesdays by means of Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Name 925-648-8023 or go browsing to adas4art.org/blackhawk-gallery for extra data.

— Alamo Danville Artists’ Society

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