Friday nights don't get better than this. My friend invited us to her dance ensembles presentation,…read more"Why we Move." I envisioned a cold auditorium with folding chairs and craining my neck to see the show. I couldn't have been more wrong! With a setting that could rival any one of the major colleges, the Knox Center is spectacular and state of the art. There was ample parking across the street (the business that it belongs to closes at 5pm) and it was just a short walk to the facility. There was a small reception for an additional $5 while waiting for the doors to open. Once ushered into the theatre itself I was awed. It is beautiful. There are three levels to enter the theatre at, the seats are spacious and comfy and you can enjoy the performance from any vantage point. So when you are planning your entertainment, look at your local schools and colleges and support the young talent. You never know who you may be giving a start to. Look back at many of the celebrities who started in community college. Come out to the Knox Center and support your local arts. Let's encourage the Arts! PS. The show was brilliant!

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.

From my 12yo daughter: I have been a student with Susie for about 2 years now. She is an incredible…read moreteacher, who lets you choose whichever song you like. She is gentle but strict, and assigns very little homework which she doesn't take too seriously. Her teaching methods are kind and patient, and she's done wonders for me. I highly recommend taking lessons with her, she'll take you very far. From me: Susie has been a really excellent choice for a kid who leans toward pop music. She does a great job of making sure that my daughter does her theory homework (without being a taskmaster about it) and learns to sight read, which is great, because my kid inherited my ear and could easily skate through just memorizing what she hears and not be able to sight read later in life. I wish that Susie had been my teacher - I'd probably be able to read sheet music! LOL We've seen a lot of progress with both piano proficiency and my daughter being able to sing and play at the same time, which is fun to watch and listen to. Overall, highly recommend. As a bonus, my kid gets to truthfully tell her friends that she has a rock 'n roll piano teacher who played keyboards for Billy Idol and Mick Jagger. Sweeeeet.

Susie is a wonderful piano teacher. My 10.5 year old started with her about 1.5 years ago and she…read moremade incredible strides and really quickly. What's more Susie has helped nurture her love of music. We have done both in person and Zoom classes and both have been great. Susie is a caring, loving, dedicated teacher.

Jay Alexander's show at the Marrakech theater was amazing from the moment we walked in. Even before…read morewe walked in, when we were greeted by the kindest man welcoming us to the experience. Then we were greeted again once we were inside, this time by Jay Alexander himself! He welcomed us, and found us a seat himself for us to get comfortable and order some drinks before the show started. He did this with everyone who came in, took the time to learn our names, and even performed magic while we were waiting for the stage show. That was amazing enough already, then the stage show started. Not only was the magic and mentalism great, his demeanor and excitement for what he was doing was palpable. My wife and I could tell he loves doing this, and that makes it even more fun than it would have been otherwise. My wife and I were also brought 'on-stage' and that was also a lot of fun. I have been to other shows where the magician does not make the spectator feel comfortable, and this couldn't be further from that. He made us feel like the most important thing was that we had a good time, and we certainly did. I cant wait to see Jay again. Next time we are definitely taking the kids too, then I'll have to bring all the other members of my family as well. I cannot recommend Jay's show enough. Please do yourself the favor of going!

Best magic show we've ever seen. Jay Alexander is a master, and very entertaining. We saw the…read moreshow on 5/15/26. The pre-show appetizers were delicious, as was the wine. A very intimate theater setting where Jay interacts with the audience, and the audience interacts with each other. Jay's magic is mind-blowing! Truly an amazing and enjoyable show. Bob& Michelle Page

Nastassia recently did face-painting and balloons for our 5 year olds birthday party, and I…read morecouldn't recommend her enough! She was friendly and patient with the kids, and painted everything from a sparkly rainbow lion to a guitar with lightening bolts (my son's request :)) She came early and set up quickly, and made our son's birthday party very special. Thank you, Nastassia!

Nastassia did an amazing job for our Dia de los Muertos dinner! She stayed longer to make sure that…read moreeveryone who wanted to be painted got done. Everyone looked unique and amazing when she was done!