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    • Event List
    • Event Calendar
    • 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
    • The Independent 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
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ComicCon Livermore Returning to Livermore Valley Arts This June

All-Ages Welcome to Celebrate A Full Day of Juneteenth at The Bankhead

Start Out Summer Silly with Some Comedy, This June at The Bankhead

A New Exhibit Celebrating the Enduring Spirit of the California West, at Livermore Valley Arts

Fun For Families This May at The Bankhead

Bankhead Theater Announces 2025—2026 Bankhead Presents Season Spectacular Line-Up Includes Acclaimed Stars of TV, Music, Comedy, and More

A Sensational Cinco de Mayo Weekend at The Bankhead

Rocket Scientist by Day, Warp Drive Expert by Night, this May at The Rae Dorough Speaker Series

A Deeply Personal, Exciting New Exhibit, Currently on Display at Livermore Valley Arts

Jokes, Jests, & Quips: COMEDY Coming This April to The Bankhead!

Embrace Remarkable Talents Representing The World this April at The Bankhead

A Harrowing True Story of Abduction and Survival, this March at The Rae Dorough Speaker Series

Fun Family Fare This Spring at The Bankhead

Travel the Globe from the Comfort of the Tri-Valley, This Spring at The Bankhead

Livermore Valley Arts Announces Exciting 2025 Summer Season, Full of Returning Favorites and Thrilling Debuts, at The Bankhead

LEANN RIMES TO HEADLINE LIVERMORE VALLEY ARTS’ BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, BRILLIANCE AT THE BANKHEAD!

Bankhead Presents Season to Warm Audiences with a Nostalgia-Filled Winter

A New À La Mode Exhibit, Combining Art and Fashion, on Display This Winter at Livermore Valley Arts

East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars 2025 Season Auditions Taking Place This January

Open Your Eyes this Winter with the 2025 Bankhead Presents Season

The Bothwell Arts Center Has You Covered for Your 2025 Resolution Needs

Bankhead Presents Season Launching Full Steam Ahead into 2025 with a Music-Filled January

JUST ANNOUNCED CASTING: A Starry Selected Shorts Returns to The Bankhead This February

Warm Your Heart this Season with an Array of Performances at The Bankhead

Bankhead Presents Invites Audiences to ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ at Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s Production of Rock of Ages this January

An Energetic, Electric November at The Bankhead

A Limitless New Exhibit, Complementing a Bankhead Immersive Experience Premiere, Both on Display and to Experience This Fall at Livermore Valley Arts

A Thrilling and Moving Tri-Valley Favorite, Returning this October to The Bankhead

A Global Celebration This October on the Bankhead Plaza

These Stars Are Too Good To Pass Up at The Bankhead

Comedy, Comedy, and More Comedy This Fall at The Bankhead

Iconic Music Careers Kicking Off the 2024-2025 Bankhead Presents Season

Livermore Valley Arts Announces Sensational Spring 2025 Season, Full of Family Fare and More, at The Bankhead

A Collaborative, Locomotive New Exhibit on Display at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery

ComicCon Livermore Returning to Livermore Valley Arts This July

Bankhead Presents Invites Audiences to Experience Family Entertainment at Its Best with Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s Production of The Music Man this July

A Sensational Summer at The Bankhead

A Novel Twist on that ‘Ole Summer Reading,’ This Summer at the Livermore Library Gallery

A Stirring New Photography Exhibition, Born of Tri-Valley Non-profits, on Display This Summer at Livermore Valley Arts

All-Ages Welcome to Celebrate Both Pride Month and Juneteenth at The Bankhead

Exciting News: Bothwell Artist Ghada Jamal Invited to Monte Carlo to Participate in the Christie’s Auction of Her Painting Beiruty Dreams, Benefiting the TAKREEM Foundation

Sound Off This Spring with a Wide Array of Concerts at The Bankhead

KATHARINE MCPHEE: TO HEADLINE LIVERMORE VALLEY ARTS’ BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, BRILLIANCE AT THE BANKHEAD!

Limited Edition Chagall Prints & Symbolic Art on Display in New Gallery Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

A Hollywood Star and Stars in Space Rounding Out the Bankhead Presents Rae Dorough Speaker Series at The Bankhead

Travel the Globe without Leaving the Comfort of the Tri-Valley, This Spring at The Bankhead

Kick Off Your Weekends at The Bankhead with February Friday Nights Full of Music

UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery Heads East with Remarkable New Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

Excite & Motivate the Kids This February at The Bankhead

THIS JUST IN: New Year, New Performances Times Two, at The Bankhead

Returning Favorites & Exciting Debuts Kicking Off January at The Bankhead

Exciting Announcement: Livermore Valley Arts Unveiling Livermore’s Latest ‘Venue’ Sensation This Winter, the Stage Door Lounge

A Tri-Valley Kind of ‘Beatlemania’ Coming to The Bankhead in the New Year

Experience Some Beloved Films in a NEW Way This November at The Bankhead

THIS JUST IN: The Perfect Gift Experience: the Next Starry Additions to the Bankhead Presents Season in 2024

Celebrate the Season with an Array of Performances at The Bankhead this Winter

Returning Favorites & Exciting New Acts Bringing Soulful Music to The Bankhead

The Beauty of California Come to Life in New Gallery Exhibit at Livermore Valley Arts

Exciting News: Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter Named One of the 2023 Alameda County Arts Leadership Award Recipients

A Full Fall on the Bankhead Plaza Celebrating Our Global Community

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

THIS JUST IN: First Starry Additions to the Bankhead Presents 2023-2024 Season

Abundant Laughter in the Early 2023-2024 Bankhead Presents Season

Livermore Valley Arts Reintroducing Exciting Art and Wine Intertwined Events

Comedy Legend Jason Alexander Opening 2023-2024 Bankhead Season with Brilliance at the Bankhead Gala on September 9, 2023

Nostalgia Beautifully Kicking Off the 2023-2024 Bankhead Presents Season with Starry Tri-Valley Performances

Playful New Gallery Exhibit Comic Crossing at Livermore Valley Arts

A Sizzling Summer at The Bankhead

EXCITING NEWS: Livermore Valley Arts Formally Launching Official Podcast Series Beyond the Stage This Summer

Livermore Valley Arts Starting Off Summer with a June Full of Performances at The Bankhead

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Bankhead Theater
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550

 

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2466 8th Street
Livermore, CA 94550

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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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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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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.