Art in the Burbs

Seward Johnson Sculpture Exhibit - April 1-June 30, 2010

Visitors to downtown Pleasanton this spring are in for a special treat as they discover the sidewalk exhibit of eleven life-size Seward Johnson bronze sculptures along Main Street. The double take-inducing pieces depict ordinary people engaged in everyday activities and offer a unique opportunity to pause, admire and capture unusual photos. Favorite pieces include a gentleman reading a newspaper on a park bench, a child welcoming a soldier home from duty, an elderly woman carrying a bag of groceries and a fisherman casting his line from the bridge at Arroyo Del Valle. 

The collection, which has been admired in world-class cities like New York, Paris, Rome and Hong Kong, was brought to Pleasanton through the efforts of the city's Civic Arts Commission and will remain in place through June 30, 2010. More information is avaiable at www.pleasantoncivicarts.org.    
 

 

Treasure Island - April 23-May 2

Hurry over to the Amador Theater for a swashbuckling good time as Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Co. and San Francisco Shakespeare Festival team up to present Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, "Treasure Island."  In this action-packed yarn, Jim Hawkins embarks on an adventure on the high seas in search of buried treasure.  On his quest, he encounters Long John Silver and the pirate crew of the Hispaniola while learning important lessons about courage, honesty and true friendship.  In addition to the action and intrigue, this family-friendly production features exciting combat scense choreographed by Dexter Fidler, who trained Robin Willliams in sabre and cutlass for his role in "Hook". 

Performances: April 23, 24, 30 & May 1 at 7:30 pm; April 24 at 11 am; April 25, May 1 & 2 at 2:00 pm. Audience members are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to the theater to benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

Tickets: Adults - $12, $16, $20; Children and seniors - $8, $12, & $16.  Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org, (925) 931-3444 or at the Amador Theater Box Office, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, Mon.-Fri. 10 am- 2pm and two hours prior to show time.

 

 

Jungle Book - Jan. 8 & 9

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents hosts State Street Ballet's Jungle Book on January 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm with a special SaturYAY! performance on January 9 at 11 am.

Jungle Book is based on Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of stories, inspired by his childhood in India.  he  best known involve an abandoned "man cub", Mowgli, who was raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, a heroic mongood, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and a young elephant handler, Toomai. State Stree Ballet melds the familiar storylines with exciting dance movement and special effects to give the tales a modern and unique twist.   

Tickets: $18-$35 for adults; $10-$25 for children and seniors.  Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org up to three hours prior to the performance, by phone at 925-931-3444 or at the Amador Theater Box Office, Mon.-Fri., 10am-2pm and two hours prior to the performance. Group discounts are available.

Audience members are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to benefit The Haven Food Pantry. 

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton.

 

Cinderella - Dec. 11-20

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Co. partners with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to present a "fabulously fractured" Cinderella at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. Not your Disney Cinderella, this show is complete with outrageous characters, colorful costumes, and even a group of sassy dancing sheep, along with all the familiar characters and songs.  The audience will be  encouraged to cheer the heroes and boo the villians as they clap and shout "Presto" to transform Cinderella for the ball.  Performances are Dec. 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm; Dec. 13 & 20 at 2:00 pm; & Dec. 19 at 11:00 a..m   Tickets are Adults: $12, $16, $20; Child & Senior: $8, $12, $16. Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org; (925) 931-3444 or at the Box Office, 10 am-2 pm, weekdays and two hours prior to each performance.

The audience is encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

 

Golden Bough - Dec. 4th @ 8 PM

Pleasanton Civic Arts brings Golden Bough's "olde worlde" cheer and the warmth of holiday gatherings together in a musical setting.  The trio's family-friendly program combines seasonal Celtic songs and original compositions played on unique acoustic instruments.  This season, Golden Bough’s holiday concert celebrates the release of their newest CD, When Winter Comes, which will be available for purchase in the theater lobby.  Special guests, The McGrath Irish Dancers, will add to the evening's festivities. 

In keeping with Civic Arts’ community outreach effort, audience members are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to the theater to benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Adults: $15, $20, $25; Youth & Senior: $10, $15, $20

www.civicartstickets.org

924.931.3444

Box Office hours: 10am-2pm, weekdays & two hours prior to performance.

 

 

 

Gizmo Guys on SaturYAY! Nov. 7th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts hosts Allen Jacobs and Barrett Felker, the Gizmo Guys, on November 7, 2009 at 11 am.  The performance is the next is the SaturYAY! series of entertainment for children and their parents.

The Gizmo Guys mix quick-witted humor with expert juggling skills in light-hearted family entertainment. They have tour worldwide since 1987, have appeard on televsion, and have taught juggling at renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.  Join us for their  fun-filled return to the Amador Theater.

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Tickets: Adults: $10, $14, $18; Child and Senior: $6, $10, $14

Anytime at www.civicartstickets.org or 925-931-3444. Box Office Hours 10am-2pm, weekdays, and two hours prior to the performance.   

 

Bill Harley - October 24th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts will host two-time Grammy award-winning musician/storyteller Bill Harley on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  The special family-friendly evening performance in Civic Arts' SaturYAY! series will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Harley, who is a favorite among children, parents and teachers, will perform his insightful, serious and silly songs and stories as well as his newest release, "Wash Your Hands" (Lavate las manos). He wrote the song to remind children that washing their hands will help prevent the spread of the flu.  

Adults: $10, $14 and $18; Child: $6, $10, and $14. 

Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org, at (925) 931-3444, or at the Amador Theater Box Office,  Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and two hours prior to the performance.

 

 

 

"Cinderella" Auditions - Oct. 5th & 6th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company, in partnership with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, will present a holiday production of Cinderella on December 11-13 and 16-18, 2009. Auditions for adult and children's roles will be held soon!  Adults (12 years and over): Mon., Oct. 5th, 6-9 pm, and children on Tues., Oct. 6th, 6-9 pm.  Auditions appointments are required.  Send email to lebright@ci.pleasanton.ca.us and include auditioner's name, age, parent's name (if auditioner is under 18 years), telephone number and email address. Appointment confirmations will be made via phone or email.

Audition packets are available at pleasantoncivicarts.org or Pleasanton Parks & Community Services, 200 Old Bernal Modular, Pleasanton, 8 am-5 pm, weekdays. 

If cast in the show, a $175 registration fee applies, covering tuition, script, rehearsal CD, basic costume, etc. Rehearsals will be held every Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sun, 6-9 pm, beginning Oct. 20th.  

For more information, contact Michelle Russo at mrusso@ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5350.

All auditions at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton.

 

Charlotte's Web - Oct. 2-4, 9-11

Performed by City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company in partnership with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Charlotte's Web weaves a timeless tale of true friendship.  Wilbur, a lovable barnyard pig, desperately wants to avoid the butcher and is saved by Charlotte, an intelligent spider who writes messages praising Wilbur in her web.

This production is made unique by the talents of professional actor and aerialist Felicity Hesed (Charlotte) as she spins and flips on a web fashioned from a large rope climbing structure "web".   

Performances: Oct. 2,3,9, & 10 at 7:30 pm; Oct. 4 and 11 at 2 pm. Special SaturYAY! show: Oct 3 at 11 am. 

Amador Theater 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton

Tickets at (925) 931-3444 or http://http:www.civicartstickets.org. 

Box office hours: 10 am-2 pm, weekdays and 2 hours prior to performances.   

 

 

 

George Winston

     City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents will open its 2009-2010 season with a return engagement by popular pianist George Winston. 

His Winston's solo concert will feature selecftions from his melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces and more.  

    As has  become a Winston tradition a food drive will take place in conjunction with the concert and will benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

    In addition children whose parents are attending the concert are invited to particpate in "Kids Create a Night of Musical Fun" as part of Civic Arts' Parents' Date Night program. Call (925) 931-5340 for information and registration.

Saturday, September 19, 2009, 8 PM

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Tickets: $25 $30, $35  http://civicartstickets.org

 or (925) 931-3444