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  • Events & Tickets
    • Bankhead Presents 2024-2025 Season
    • Bankhead Presents 2025-2026 Season
    • Event List
    • Event Calendar
    • Rae Dorough Speaker Series 2024-2025 Season
    • Rae Dorough Speaker Series 2025-2026 Season
    • Group Tickets
    • Gift Cards
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Bankhead Presents Program
  • FAQs
  • Visual Arts
    • Uncle CREDIT UNION ART GALLERY
    • Bothwell Arts Center
    • Online Gallery
    • Artwalk
    • Calls for Art
    • ComicCon Call for Vendors
  • Arts Education
    • Student Shows
    • Camps & Classes
    • East Bay Jazz
    • Cultural Celebration Series
  • Support the Arts
    • Support the Arts
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Company Matches
    • Our Corporate Sponsors
    • Photo Gallery
    • Beyond the Stage Podcast
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Bankhead Presents Program June 2024

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A Vibrant Bankhead October Bringing Big Names to the Tri-Valley

A Month-Long Juneteenth Celebration at Livermore Valley Arts

2023-2024 Season Announcement

A Unique New Gallery Exhibit (And You’ll Like It) at Livermore Valley Arts

Travel the Globe through Music, this Spring at The Bankhead

Livermore Valley Arts Heads Into Summer Celebrating Our Global Community with Multiple Free Events for the Tri-Valley

Renowned Photographer to Discuss Portraits of Celebrated World Leaders and the Inspiring Stories They Reveal, This May at The Bankhead

Emmy & Tony Award Winner Jason Alexander to Headline Annual Brilliance at the Bankhead Gala September 9, 2023

Tickle Your Funny Bone This Spring at The Bankhead

Stars of Television and Music Taking Over The Bankhead This April

Exciting Bothwell News: Artist in Residence Bringing Inflatable Sculpture Workshop Just in Time for Spring Break in Downtown Livermore

This March, the Word is MUSIC at The Bankhead

Celebrating the Next Generation of Jazz Musicians with the Best of the Best in the Tri-Valley

The Bay Area’s Major Art Movement Showcased in New Gallery Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

Take a Musical Journey Around the Globe this February at The Bankhead

Take a Musical Journey Around the Globe this February at The Bankhead

Celebrate Black History Month with a Variety of Offerings at The Bankhead

Finding HOPE This February at Livermore Valley Arts

Academy Award-Winning Actress & Activist Marlee Matlin at the Bankhead Theater This February

The Bankhead Hosting First-Ever George Bowen Master Guitar Summit This March

A Taste of Broadway at The Bankhead This January

Blending Beauty and Terror in New Gallery Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

The Bankhead Ringing in the New Year with Nostalgia Feels This January

Celebrate the Season with a Variety of Offerings at The Bankhead this Winter

Modern the Word of the Day at Livermore Valley Arts’ Upcoming Art Reception

Author and Journalistic Icon Carl Bernstein to speak at The Bankhead

Fabulous Golden Oldies Music Performances in the Coming Weeks at The Bankhead

Giants in Journalism and Jazz Coming Through The Bankhead This November

Indulge Your Nostalgia with Upcoming Musicians Playing The Bankhead This Fall

Bring The Fam to The Bankhead This Fall

Exciting, Lively Events in the Coming Weeks at The Bankhead

Art Truly Modern in New Gallery Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

21st Anniversary ArtWalk Livermore Fills Downtown with Artists and Art Lovers Alike

Livermore Valley Arts Celebrating Our Global Community This Fall with Multiple Events

Frank Sinatra in “Guys and Dolls” Marks the Return of Classic Film Musicals at the Bankhead

Andrew Molina Builds on Longtime Hawaiian Musical Roots to Blaze a New Trail in Contemporary Ukulele at the Bankhead

News Release: “Cruzando Fronteras,” a Celebration of Music and Dance at the Bankhead, to be First Show Sponsored by Kenison Fund

News Release: Grammy Award Winner Vanessa Williams to Headline Annual Brilliance at the Bankhead Gala September 11, 2021

News Release: Ticket Holders are Required to Show Proof of Vaccination

The Bankhead Theater Presents: Ryan Niemiller

SURVEY RESULTS 2021: WHAT YOU TOLD US

ENJOY FREE EVENINGS OF MUSIC, COMEDY AND MORE

An Interview with LAS Music Director Lara Webber

An Interview with Supervisor Scott Haggerty

Interview with Congressman Eric Swalwell

INVEST IN THE FUTURE

Best of the Bankhead Program

BEST OF THE BANKHEAD – AUCTION ITEMS!

NEWS RELEASE

A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

AN OPEN APPEAL TO OUR ARTS COMMUNITY

FROM CHRIS’ HOME DESK – AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S VIEW

A GRAND CONCERT GRAND

A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!

Circle Mirror Transformation

A Long Goodbye

Check Out Chris’ Picks!

“Man on the Moon!”

SHARING A LOVE FOR MUSIC

What to Know About Third Party Ticket Resellers

Interview: Joan Osborne

The Benefits of Arts Education

An Interview with Songwriter JD Souther

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Bankhead Theater
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550

 

Bothwell Arts Center
2466 8th Street
Livermore, CA 94550

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2024 Thought Leadership Speaker Series
AN EVENING WITH TULSI GABBARD
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Support the Arts

Inscribed Pavers

Dedicate one of the decorative paver blocks that frame and define the entry from the Livermore Valley Plaza to the Bankhead Theater. Each size allows you to personalize your dedication and/or message. Once you’ve placed your order we’ll contact you to help you choose the exact message for the paver you’d like to donate.

LOGO & BRICK ART
Permanently commemorate a company or brand, feature your family crest or create your own custom design while supporting the arts with an engraved logo or artistic brick. The image will be etched in black on a sand-colored paver (6×12 or 12×12) or light gray granite tile (24×24). They are visible to thousands of people each year attending a variety of events and performances on the Livermore Valley Plaza and in the Bankhead Theater.

24″ x 24″ – Madden Family Courtyard – $1,500
12″ x 12″ – Livermore Valley Plaza $1,000
Logo Art Brick – Livermore Valley Plaza $500
6″ x 12″ – Livermore Valley Plaza $375
6″ x 9″ – Livermore Valley Plaza $150

PERSONALIZED SEATS
Seat donations will be recognized by a commemorative medallion on your chosen chair in the Bankhead Theater as well as on the Donor Wall in the Lobby.

Grand Tier Seats $5,000
Central Tier Seats $2,500
Upper Tier Seats $1,000

Please note: donating a personalized seat does not guarantee the right to sit in that seat for a given performance.

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Accessibility

TICKETS
Wheelchair accessible seats cannot be purchased online. You must call our Ticket Office in advance at 925.373.6800 for seating and to ensure your needs are thoroughly met.

DROP OFF/PICK-UP
There is a drop-off/pick-up area located on Railroad Avenue, on the right side of the street, before you reach the stoplight to enter the parking garage.

PARKING
Handicapped-reserved spaces are located on the lower level of the Livermore Valley Center parking garage.

SEATING
An elevator is located on the West end of the main lobby.

LISTENING DEVICES
Assistive listening devices are available free of charge from the House Manager’s Office in the lobby. Please let us know when purchasing your ticket of your special needs.

RESTROOMS
Fully accessible restrooms are located in the main lobby and in the upper lobby.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

Get to Know Our Resident Companies

Home to ten Resident Companies with over 270 combined years of artistic experience, the Bankhead Theater’s state-of-the-art facilities enable these organizations to grow artistically and institutionally, develop audiences and collaborate on key projects while maintaining their respective missions and identities.

Cantabella Children’s Chorus

Cantabella Children’s Chorus is a non-profit organization located in the Livermore Tri-Valley. CCC strives to foster and promote the appreciation of choral music in the community through performances at various local corporate and civic functions and churches but above all to have fun.

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Del Valle Fine Arts

Del Valle Fine Arts has been presenting outstanding classical music concerts in Livermore for over 35 years. This highly-regarded series offers dazzling performances by acclaimed professional chamber music groups and soloists from throughout North America and beyond. A particular objective of DVFA is to introduce young persons to the appreciation of fine music. To that end, children are admitted free to its concerts, and full-time students above high school can procure tickets at a special reduced price.

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Livermore-Amador Symphony

Livermore-Amador Symphony – The symphony offers four concerts a year, as well as a Pops fundraiser. Symphony Guild – If you enjoy LAS concerts, join like-minded people of the Symphony Guild and support this community orchestra! Guild members encourage interest in the symphony and sponsor fund-raising activities. The Livermore-Amador Symphony has received funding from: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, City of Livermore Commission for the Arts, City of Livermore Tourism and Special Event Fund, Livermore Cultural Arts Council, Clorox Company Technical Center-Pleasanton, Target and Livermore Rotary.

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Livermore Valley Opera

Livermore Valley Opera combines the talents and expertise of professional music, stage and chorus directors, principal singers, musicians, and designers with the dedication and practical abilities of a volunteer board, adult chorus, stage crew, props master, stitchers, and set builders. Each fall and spring, LVO presents locally produced, fully staged operas with orchestra. Additionally, LVO presents special concerts, events and fundraisers in the winter and “Opera in the Vineyard” in the summer. LVO promotes local talent and attracts outstanding Bay Area singers, directors and conductors.

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Pacific Chamber Orchestra

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO) is a 40 piece symphony orchestra composed of professional musicians from throughout the Bay Area. It was founded over 20 years ago by its talented conductor and musical director, Lawrence Kohl. The orchestra combines the precision of a small ensemble with surprising dynamic range and power. PCO is notable for innovative and insightful interpretations of music of all eras.

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Rae Dorough Speaker Series

The Rae Dorough Speaker Series features leading thinkers in science, literature and the arts who discuss topical issues of particular interest to the Livermore community in the intimacy of the Bankhead Theater.

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Sycamore Strings Academy / Bothwell Arts Center

The Sycamore Strings Academy (formerly Suzuki Strings Academy) carries on a tradition from 1984 of quality music education in the Tri-Valley area. The Academy includes certified Suzuki instruction on string instruments, licensed Kindermusik classes and a popular guitar program. Students perform across the region in year-round concert series.

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Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre

Formerly Pleasanton Playhouse, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre presents a variety of audience-pleasing musical theater. As a non-profit, volunteer regional arts organization, we continue our mission to provide affordable quality theatre, training and cultural experiences, with a focus on children and family participation.

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Valley Concert Chorale

The Valley Concert Chorale is a chorus of about 40 singers, many of whom live in the Tri-Valley area, including Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Danville. VCC’s director is John Bush and featured pianist is Daniel Glover. If you would like to sing with VCC, why not arrange for an audition? You can audition at any time, and then join the chorus at the beginning of the next quarter.

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Valley Dance Theatre

Valley Dance Theatre is a non-profit organization committed to providing exceptional dance instruction and productions to the Tri-Valley Area. Their focus is in classical ballet and modern dance. Each year they present a full-length Nutcracker with a live orchestra, and a Spring show with varying themes.

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Our Team

Directory

Executive Director
 Chris Carter
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Director of Finance and Administration
 Reanna Bradford
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Director of Marketing
 Ruth Egherman
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Director of Operations
 Eric Johnson
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Production Manager
 Gary Brunclik
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Assistant Production Manager
 Rachel Anderson
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Front of House Supervising Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
 Carol Edwards
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Facility Manager and IT Coordinator
 Julio Gomez
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Box Office Manager
Debra Olson
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Visual Arts & Education Manager
 Anne Giancola
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Development Manager
 Brittany Mulgrew
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Front of House Supervising Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
 Bernice LaRosa
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Programs Coordinator
 Treg Van Dyke
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Marketing Manager
 Andrew Kracht
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Social Media Manager
 Allie Lopiano-Hastey
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Food and Beverage Manager
 Ann Rice
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Development Assistant
 Tracy Sahn
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Visitor Center Supervisor
 Susan Miller
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Join by Mail

Download and Complete the form and then mail to us at:
Bankhead Theater
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550

Valley Dance Theatre Presents
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra Presents
PHANTOM STAR FRANC D’AMBROSIO
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The Moanin Frogs Saturday, April 26 @ 7:30PM
Bending genres and uplifting spirits, The Moanin’ Frogs offer an electrifying approach to music
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Box Office Hours Independence Day. Closed July 3 - 5
Livermore Valley Opera Presents
DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT
SEP 28, 29, OCT 5 & 6
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Bankhead Presents

Teada
St. Patrick's Day Celebration

MONDAY, MARCH 17 | 7:30PM

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Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices
Friday, April 4 | 8pm
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Leela Dance Collective
Saturday, April 19 | 8pm
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Las Cafeteras Friday, May 2 @ 8pm
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.
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Leave a Legacy

With a legacy gift to Livermore Valley Arts, you can be sure your charitable intentions will be realized while achieving the most favorable income tax benefits available. We are happy to meet with you to talk about your intentions and situation. However, we strongly recommend you consult with your estate planning professional or tax advisor to fulfill your goals for your financial portfolio and tax needs.

Making a legacy gift to the Center also qualifies you to join the Legacy Society, a group of philanthropic and pioneering members who share a strong bond with LVPAC and a desire to ensure a meaningful, lasting home for the arts in Livermore Valley.

If you have already included LVA in your plans (or if you intend to), please let us know. Contact Chris Carter, Executive Director, at [email protected] or call (925) 583-2311.

We accept a range of planned giving options:

In Your Will
The simplest way to leave a planned gift is to make a bequest including specific language in your will or living trust naming LVA as the recipient. The following is an example of suggested language to include in your will/trust:

“I give and bequeath to the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, a California non-profit corporation, located at 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550, the sum of $____, or ______% of my estate, to be used for the accomplishment of its general purpose (or for a specific purpose as indicated).”

Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is the easiest way to create dependable income for life and help the Center. Please note that LVA does not administer CGAs but can recommend an administrator.

Charitable Trusts
A Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Lead Trust allows you to receive an estate or gift tax deduction and create a source of income for you or your loved ones while supporting the Center. Please note that LVA does not administer these trusts but can recommend an administrator.

Real Estate/Appreciated Assets
A variety of assets can be donated such as real estate, appreciated securities, and tangible personal property such as art or jewelry. Donating appreciated assets can help offset income and capital gains taxes. If you are contemplating gifting an investment property or a vacation home, a gift of real estate offers an excellent option for tax-wise giving. You can also include the Center as a beneficiary of real estate or appreciated assets in your will. Please be aware that as part of our gift acceptance policy, all gifts of real estate, appreciated assets and tangible personal property are examined on a case-by-case basis.

Retirement Plan Donations or Life Insurance Policies
You can name Livermore Valley Arts as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401k or 403b retirement plan or life insurance policy. This is a simple, effective way to support the arts while reducing or eliminating significant, often unanticipated tax penalties.