Entertainment

from The Press 08.14.2020

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Keep the Curtains Open campaign

As the pandemic continues and businesses of all stripes across the country are shuttering, one of the hardest-hit fields has been the performing arts.

For over 90 years, the historic El Campanil Theatre in downtown Antioch has been an icon bringing the highest quality live entertainment to the residents of East County, but the ornate building has been closed since mid-March for the safety of staff and patrons.

“We immediately followed state and county protocol every step of the way,” said to anyone that can give during these pressing Joel Roster, theater manager. “The safety of times,” explained Roster. our staff, volunteers and community was, is The company is offering donor perks such and will always be paramount to this organizaas free tickets, free beverage vouchers, limitedtion.” edition buttons, donor names emblazoned on

The company had planned to relaunch plaques that adorn the 640 seats in the theatre SAFETY GUIDELINES: PCFMA.LINK/SAFETY in September, but as restrictions continue, all and even a private film screening for a family. of their programming has been pushed back, The funds raised go directly to general including their planned groundbreaking series operations, film rights, artist contracts and to called “Stage & Screen” (blending live enterensure scholarships for students that may not tainment with classic films, while keeping be able to afford the forthcoming advancedaudiences socially distant) and the beginning training arts classes. The company is also of an ambitious training program for young artists called El Campanil Theatre Academy. looking into professional-level live streaming. Donations can be made via the theatre’s IRS CLEANERS www.irscleaners.com With an unknown future, the company is launching a focused fundraising campaign website at https://www.elcampaniltheatre. com/donations.html, by calling 925-757-9500 • Dry Cleaning • Same Day Shirt Service SA E m m E ErgEncy SErvicE AvAilAblE by mondAy - FridAy ‘til 2 dAy SErvicE mondAy - FridAy r ‘ Equ til ES n t oon called “Keep The Curtains Open” – a perkbased donation program designed to ensure that the illustrious performing arts center or by mailing a check to: El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation, 604 W. 2nd Street, Antioch, CA 94509 • Wedding Dresses • Shoe & Luggage Repair • Plant on Premises MON-FRI 7 AM - 7 PM, SAT 8 AM - 4 PM FREE WEEKLY PICK-UP & DELIVERY IN BRENTWOOD & DISCOVERY BAY stays open once the pandemic subsides. “The perks are a very small thank you To view a video, visit www.thepress.net / multimedia 41 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood Family Owned & Operated for 17 Years Se Habla Español 634-2811

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