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Renowned pianist Jon Nakamatsu and Celtic fiddler Natalie McMaster will join the artist lineup for the “Best of the Bankhead” virtual benefit for Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m., this Saturday (Nov. 21).

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu has been added to the artist lineup for the “Best of the Bankhead” virtual benefit for Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center on Nov. 21. (Photo by Christian Steiner)

They join comedian Paula Poundstone, ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, smooth jazz legend Keiko Matsui and more. Nakamatsu, winner of the Van Cliburn Competition, was the first to perform a full concert on the Bankhead’s original grand piano in 2007 and helped with the selection of the new Steinway grand piano installed last fall.

Live and silent auction items have also been added. Tickets for the catered evening are no longer available but to purchase the “Pay What You Want” event-access-only tickets for a suggested $25 minimum, go to livermorearts.org. To purchase drawing tickets, call the box office at 373-6800.

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  1. My family and I are looking forward to the Best of the Bankhead event this Saturday and seeing some of our favorite performers via video streaming. It’s been a long time since we have attended the Bankhead in person and we know these fundraisers are essential to opening up the theaters in the future.
    Thank you, Weekly, for keeping the folks in Pleasanton advised on the Bankhead’s programing.

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