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A brand-new kickoff festival will usher in the new season at the Firehouse Arts Center this Friday in downtown Pleasanton.
The inaugural Firehouse Art & Music Fest is envisioned as an open house showcase featuring live entertainment, theater workshops, art demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages while also highlighting the upcoming 2023-24 season of entertainment at the city-operated theater and gallery venue.
“As we prepare to kick off an exciting new season of shows at the Firehouse, we invite the community to join us for a special evening celebrating art and music,” city library and recreation spokesman Nick Binzoni told the Weekly. “We designed this event to reflect the wide assortment of shows, exhibits and programs offered at the Firehouse, and give attendees the opportunity to experience and explore all of this at once.”
“We are passionate about creating a space where the community can come together and build connections through a shared love for the arts. And so, we welcome all individuals and families to come, have fun and help us make lasting memories,” Binzoni added.
Among the attractions at the festival will be live art demonstrations by local artists Claudette McDermott and Chieko Shimizu bringing “their visions to life before the audiences’ very eyes,” Firehouse officials said.
Live music will include performances by Caribbean music artist Asheba, Bay Area funk-rock-jazz band Moving Parts and Pleasanton’s own High School Music Collaborative. Face-painting will be among the interactive activities available for families led by Firehouse art instructors, Pleasanton Art League, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council and Museum on Main.
“Attendees are also invited to join a public art tour and discover the captivating realm of theater through interactive workshops, as Pleasanton Youth Theater Company staff lead lessons on the art of dance, improv and character development,” Firehouse officials said.
The first-ever Firehouse Art & Music Fest is set for 4-8 p.m. this Friday (Sept. 8) at the venue, 4444 Railroad Ave. in downtown Pleasanton. For a full schedule of events, visit firehousearts.org. And learn more about the 2023-24 season lineup at the Firehouse in next week’s cover story in the Weekly.
