In this episode of Beyond the Stage, we are honored to have world-renowned photographer Michael Collopy as our special guest, interviewed by our host Chris Carter. Collopy has photographed some of the most iconic figures in the world, including Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Pope John Paul II, and his work has been featured in countless publications and exhibitions worldwide.

Get ready to L'Chaim with Mostly Kosher! Executive Director Chris Carter talks with Leeav Sofer and Janice Mautner Markham of Mostly Kosher about Klezmer music and the fun performance they plan on bringing to Livermore for all!  

Get tickets: https://livermorearts.org/events/mostly-kosher-2/

Executive Director Chris Carter and Director of Marketing Ruth Egherman sit down with guitar master and luthier George Bowen and ALS Cure Project director Mike Piscotty to discuss an upcoming guitar benefit concert and auction to raise funds to find a cure for ALS. This benefit concert for the ALS Cure Project  on March 15th at 7:30pm at The Bankhead will feature master guitarists Arlen Roth, Bill Kirchen, Jim Soldi, Redd Volkaert,  Teisco Del Ray and more! An opportunity to meet and greet iconic musicians and support a good cause.  Get tickets and donate this concert https://livermorearts.org/events/the-george-bowen-master-guitar-summit/

Leap behind the scenes with Executive Director, Chris Carter and dance and choreographer legend Cleo Parker Robinson who founded Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, a pillar in the artistic world. Cleo started her artistic journey young and built this foundational art program for all to enjoy. Collaborating with other artists across the globe, especially for this upcoming performance of "The Four Journeys," Cleo discusses art, collaboration, black art, and education for the future.

Get tickets: https://livermorearts.org/events/cleo-parker-robinson-dance/

Virtuoso guitarist and Grammy Nominee Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers will be performing at The Bankhead this January 2023. Listen in on a podcast with two passionate guitarists who discuss composition, playing, performing, and designing the perfect guitar. A Bay Area native transplanted to Texas, this is one podcast meant for every musician and aspiring musician.

Join Chris Carter and Latin GRAMMY Winner and Emmy nominee Gaby Moreno as they talk about her music, style, family, and more!   Gaby Moreno has released 5 albums and was a co-writer of the Emmy-nominated “Parks & Recreation” theme song. Gaby also sings the theme song and voices a character (Marlena) on the multi-Emmy Award-winning Disney children’s television series, “Elena of Avalor,” which features Disney’s first Latina princess.   Make sure to join us at The Bankhead for this special performance with Gaby Moreno.

Let’s celebrate! Our next podcast Beyond the Stage with Chris Carter is coming to you in celebration of Dìa de Los Muertos with Carlos Moreno, of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno. Learn about the history and traditions of Dìa de Los Muertos; the inspiration behind the dances, costumes, and makeup; and the importance of Ballet Folklorico.

Coming to The Bankhead on Sunday, October 30th, 202 at 3:00pm.

Get tickets now to this fast-selling performance!

https://livermorearts.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-from-ballet-folklorico-de-carlos-moreno/

Join Executive Director Chris Carter, as he speaks with upcoming performing artist Chris Brubeck of The Brubeck Brothers Quartet this September 21st, 2022. They talk about the essence of jazz, composing for a symphony,  his father, legendary American Jazz Artist Dave Brubeck, and what to expect when you experience a Brubeck Brother performance.

Remove the veil of production Broken Seeds Still Grow and its connection to the 1947 British India Partition. Executive Director, Chris Carter, of Livermore Valley Arts speaks with Nadhi Thekkek & Rupy C. Tut creators of Broken Seeds Still Grow about their art, use of bharatanatyam, calligraphy, Indian miniature painting, and spoken word to tie these contemporary narratives to their personal experiences and the stories of those they love and the hope to find healing through art.