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See what’s on stage at the Bankhead! Our line-up includes amazing classical, jazz, blues, rock, and music from around the world; speakers from across the country; dance, opera, and theater from local and national companies. We have something for everyone! Want to save on Bankhead Presents shows? Join our membership family. Learn more …

CYT The Sound of Music

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CYT The Sound of Music

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CYT The Sound of Music

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Diwali: Festival of Lights

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CYT The Sound of Music

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CYT The Sound of Music

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Jewelry Making Workshop

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CYT The Sound of Music

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CYT The Sound of Music

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CYT The Sound of Music

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Marc Cohn - SELLING FAST

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Batik Workshop

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The Apology

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Encore Players The Curious Savage

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Del Valle Fine Arts Jon Nakamatsu, piano

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Encore Players The Curious Savage

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A Conversation with John Cleese - WAITLIST ONLY

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Karla Bonoff

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Encore Players The Curious Savage

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Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour - SELLING FAST

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Encore Players The Curious Savage

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10,000 Maniacs - SELLING FAST

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Encore Players The Curious Savage

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The ABBA Concert Experience

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Thanksgiving Break Art at the Bothwell

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Cosmic Odyssey

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Twas A Girls Night Before Xmas

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God is a Scottish Drag Queen - Christmas Special - SELLING FAST

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Pacific Chamber Orchestra Handel's Messiah

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Livermore Cab Franc Tasting

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Seeds of Music Showcase

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Holiday Art Fair

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Livermore-Amador Symphony Free Family Concert - Waiting List

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Livermore-Amador Symphony Festive Fairy Tales

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Doo Wop Project Holiday Show

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US Air Force Holiday Band - Waiting List

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Tres Souls - Boleros De Navidad

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Kings Return Holiday Show

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Sisters Christmas Catechism

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Valley Dance Theatre The Nutcracker

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Mostly Kosher

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Forejour: A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey

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Winter Break Art at the Bothwell 2024

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Jeff Bordes and Friends: Swinging in the New Year

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Stage Door Lounge starring Andrew & Jay Molina

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Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Texas Tenors

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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James Nestor: Unlocking the Power of Breath

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Colin Hay

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rock of Ages

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Classic Albums Live - Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

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Lunar New Year

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Selected Shorts

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CYT James and the Giant Peach JR

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CYT James and the Giant Peach JR

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CYT James and the Giant Peach JR

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CYT James and the Giant Peach JR

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CYT James and the Giant Peach JR

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Take It To The Limit-Eagles Tribute

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Del Valle Fine Arts Euclid String Quartet

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Syncopated Ladies: Live!

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Livermore-Amador Symphony Expressions of Youth

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Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond

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International Guitar Night 25th Anniversary

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Rita Rudner

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Livermore Valley Opera Mozart's DON GIOVANNI

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Livermore Valley Opera Mozart's DON GIOVANNI

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Livermore Valley Opera Mozart's DON GIOVANNI

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Stewart Copeland Have I Said Too Much: The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures

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Michael Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett

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Livermore Valley Opera Mozart's DON GIOVANNI

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Livermore Valley Opera Mozart's DON GIOVANNI

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CYT Unnamed Teen Show - Title announced 12/6

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CYT Unnamed Teen Show - Title announced 12/6

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CYT Unnamed Teen Show - Title announced 12/6

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CYT Unnamed Teen Show - Title announced 12/6

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CYT Unnamed Teen Show - Title announced 12/6

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Téada

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Yamato - The Drummers of Japan

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Beatles Concert Experience

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Del Valle Fine Arts Curtis on Tour, guitar quartet

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iLuminate

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Daniel Ho Quintet

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Overcoming Adversity: The Elizabeth Smart Story

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Spring Break Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices

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Neil Diamond Concert Experience

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DLUX Puppets Neverland

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The Second City

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Livermore-Amador Symphony Romantic Masterpieces

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Sons of the Pioneers

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Best of SF Comedy Competition

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Leela Dance Collective

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The Office Trivia with "Todd Packer"

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Del Valle Fine Arts The Moanin’ Frogs

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Pacific Chamber Orchestra Classics II

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Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Celebration

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Las Cafeteras

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Mariachi Herencia de México

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Dr. Erin MacDonald

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Red Hot Chilli Pipers

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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

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Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

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CYT Disney's Finding Nemo JR

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CYT Disney's Finding Nemo JR

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CYT Disney's Finding Nemo JR

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CYT Disney's Finding Nemo JR

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Carbonaro: Lies On Stage

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Carbonaro: Lies On Stage

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The Wonder of Elvis

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Livermore-Amador Symphony Celestial Sounds

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Motown Mania! The Golden Hits

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Josh Blue: The Freak Accident Tour

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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CYT Anastasia: The Musical

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Juneteenth

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Pacific Chamber Orchestra Summer Pops Concert

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Tri-Valley Theatre Company Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Summer Art at the Bothwell 2025

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West Coast Performing Arts Presenters
ABBA: THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE
SUN NOV 24
Moon Coin Production Inc. Presents
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT - EAGLES TRIBUTE
FEB 6
Livermore Valley Opera Presents
DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT
SEP 28, 29, OCT 5 & 6
Box Office Hours Independence Day. Closed July 3 - 5
Pacific Chamber Orchestra Presents
PHANTOM STAR FRANC D’AMBROSIO
PCO Event 600x600 Main Image of France D'Ambrosio conducted by Lawrence Kohl
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Presents:
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Presents:
2024 Thought Leadership Speaker Series
AN EVENING WITH TULSI GABBARD
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Valley Dance Theatre Presents
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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

Our Team

Directory

Executive Director
Chris Carter
[email protected]

Director of Finance and Administration
Reanna Bradford
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Director of Marketing
Ruth Egherman
[email protected]

Director of Operations
Eric Johnson
[email protected]

Production Manager
Gary Brunclik
[email protected]

Assistant Production Manager
Rachel Anderson
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Front of House Supervising Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Carol Edwards
[email protected]

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

accessibility at the bankhead

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.

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.

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.