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Chichibu Sister city committee member Gary Reiman said he is excited to create this unique opportunity for local artists.

"We are hopeful that our talented artist community will create a work of art that captures the essence of our community," Reiman said.

Entries need to be completed and ready for consideration by June 18. All mediums are eligible for consideration; however, the art must meet airline baggage requirements.

All artworks from participating artists will be on display at Antioch City Hall the week of June 22, with the selection of the artwork chosen to be chosen by the Sister City Committee on June 28. Entries not chosen will be returned to the artists.

For more information or to register to participate, visit www.art4antioch.org. or contact Diane Gibson-Gray at art4antioch@comcast.net or 925-779-7018.

Mudgett, Gill sculptures at Lynn House

ANTIOCH -- The art of sculptors David Mudgett and Sam Gill are featured at the Lynn House Gallery through June 6.

After years of working as a pipe fitter, Mudgett started his own metal fabrication business in 1986. Encouraged by his peers to apply his gifts for metalwork to sculpture, and upon completion of his first piece it became clear he had found the creative freedom that he was looking for.

Gill, meanwhile, had a 30-year career as a welder for PG&E. Since his retirement, he has devoted his time to creating one-of-a-kind metal sculptures.

The Lynn House Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. during exhibits. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org. or call 925-779-7018.

Local actors cast in 'Spitfire'

WALNUT CREEK -- Brentwood Recording Artist Laurie Kinsella stars opposite Brentwood native Nephi Spears in Contra Costa Christian Theatre's "The Spitfire Grill" at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

The story focuses on a small Midwestern town bypassed by prosperity and the young woman recently released from prison who decides to settle there. The young woman had seen a photograph of the town while still in prison and decided it was the place for her. The past, however, always has a way of catching up with us all, and that plays out in "The Spitfire Grill" as well.

This musical stage version of Lee David Zlotoff's poignant film plays through Sunday.

For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW or go online to www.leshercenter.org.

Auditions set for 'Dancing Princesses'

ANTIOCH -- Frank J. Ballesteros Productions LLC will hold auditions for "The 12 Dancing Princesses" on June 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at the Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theater, 512 W. Second St.

Performances are July 24-Aug. 1. The play will be directed by Frank J. Ballesteros and is open to anyone 8 or older. There is a $100 participation fee if cast.

For more information or reservations, call 925-777-0859.

Liberty jazz event at Jones Center

BRENTWOOD -- Liberty High School Band will host a jazz concert with special guest artist Mic Gillette at 7 p.m. tonight.

Joining Mic will be other special guests from Journey, Cold Blood, Denise Williams and Electric Flag. The concert will be in the Allan Jones Performing Arts Center at Liberty High School.