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Writers put on Game face
September’s Open Mic Night, sponsored by the Brentwood Writers, will be held Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 at The Game in downtown Brentwood. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction, or any o...
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Beach Blanket Babylon Beach Blanket benefit comes to El Campanil
Steve Silver’s San Francisco cast takes the stage at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. for a performance of the hilarious “Beach Blanket Babylon.” The performance is sp...
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The Brentwood Art Society’s Broadway Under the Stars series, which began with “Guys and Dolls,” above, concludes its run at The Streets of Brentwood with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” starting Friday, Sept. 10.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Brentwood Art Society</i> Music, drama, laughs come to East County
Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer, but as you put away your beach gear, stash your lawn chairs and dig out your jacket for the impending autumn chill, mark your calendar for the late...
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Henriette (Kristy Reno) rebuffs the advances of Trissotin (Monte George) in the Liberty High School Playmakers production of Molière’s farcical comedy “The Learned Ladies.” <br><i>Photo courtesy of Liberty High School Playmakers</i> ‘Learned Ladies’ at Liberty
If you’re up for some laughter, a little amour and a quick “trip” to Paris for a night, you’re in luck. This fall the Liberty High School Playmakers present The Learned Ladies (Les Femmes Savantes...
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Pitta Comedy Central alum comes to Cap’s
National comedy headliner Mark Pitta will appear at Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill in Brentwood on Friday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. Pitta springs from the San Francisco comedy scene of the 1980s. “It wa...
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Liberty High School sophomore Jewels Rios, 15, shows off her American Idol audition ticket at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Aug. 19.<br><i>Photo by Tim Rios</i> Idol time in San Francisco
For almost 10 years now, I have watched American Idol, often getting caught up in the spectacle of judges plucking The Next Big Star from a roaring sea of talent. I have to admit – my favorite sho...
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William Dietz, left, Corinne Kelly and Peter Richman star in an upcoming production of “A Bench in the Sun” at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre.<br><i>Photo courtesy of El Campanil Theatre</i> Enjoy the view from the ‘Bench’
The Vagabond Players will present the comedy “A Bench in the Sun” on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. “A Bench in t...
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‘Space Odyssey’ launched at El Campanil
The Last Sunday of the Month Film Series presents a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre on Sunday Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Released in 1968, ...
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Will Durst brings comedy to Cap’s
As the undisputed middleweight champ of the All-American sport of bipartisan bashing, Will Durst is a sworn enemy to all tyrants, foreign and domestic. He has managed to patch together a comedy qu...
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Brentwood jazz artist Victor Little and his quartet will perform at the Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival, which will be held at the Streets of Brentwood this year.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Victor Little</i> Art, Wine & Jazz Fest moves to the Streets
The Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival has been the city’s premiere cultural event for eight years, and this year, the event moves to Streets of Brentwood to add an alluring ambiance to an al...
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5DK2_11102_B41_rgb3.jpg The heavy truth behind light cigarette labeling
What does “light,” “low,” or “mild” mean to you? For many consumers, these words may suggest a healthier or safer product. But when it comes to cigarettes, ther...
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2JRR_11199_B55_rgb3.jpg Americans wising up about credit cards, studies show
Americans seem to be learning their lesson when it comes to using credit cards wisely, two new studies indicate. The average American has fewer credit cards, is relying on them less, and is trying...
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Safety and motorcycle riding should always go hand-in-hand
Most responsible people wouldn’t even dream of leaving the driveway without first putting on their seatbelts. Motorcycles don’t have seatbelts, however, so it’s important to take...
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GU6V_11249_B43_rgb3.jpg Hot temperatures and heavy activity require hydration
Warmer weather can make it difficult to stay cool and hydrated. Whether you are playing sports, walking, biking, gardening or enjoying water activities, it’s important to drink water through...
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Don't be 'that' parent when dropping your kids off at school
Right up there with rush hour traffic, dropping your child off at school can rank as one of the more stressful driving experiences. And you’ve probably seen parents who don’t handle th...
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Hush the holiday rush
The holidays are joyous times but stressful too. There is so much to do in preparation that often it’s easy to get caught up in the hoopla and miss out on the opportunity to actually enjoy f...
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5Z1W_11079_B1_rgb3.jpg Surprising advice to get a man to commit
Any single woman who wants to find a loving, lasting relationship with a man is faced with an endless supply of advice – and much of it is conflicting. Does she follow the traditional approa...
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