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Dance At Your Wedding! Surprise Relatives and Guests Bride & Groom First Dance Father & Daughter Dance as well as the Bridal Party
Saxophonist Malcolm Hunter, left, and pianist Jeff Gill specialize in jazzy, romantic ballads.
Private Instruction with “Cozette Hileman” Certified Instructor, 25 years experience NEW LOCATION: 817 First St., Bwd
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Live music adds class, energy to weddings DAVE ROBERTS
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hether you want to add a touch of class with a jazzy sax and piano
duo playing romantic ballads or prefer to pump up the energy with a hardcharging party band, there’s nothing quite like providing live music to set your wedding apart from those that only provide canned music and DJs.
But your dream day can turn into a nightmare if the band shows up late reeking of marijuana, chugs down your best alcohol, insults your guests and plays at an ear-splitting volume that drives away half the guests and gets the cops called out. So it pays to do your homework ahead of time to make sure you get what you expect and pay for. Your safest bet is to hire musicians you’ve seen at other weddings who played see Music page 6B
Ballroom Dance, Latin, Swing and Line Dance.
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Good communication can help a photographer record your special day precisely the way you want to remember it.
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eddings take months to plan, but when the big day comes, it all
goes by in a flash. Years after the nuptials are over, the most important reminders of that whirlwind day will be photographs, so it makes sense to put some extra thought into who will be taking them, what they will shoot and how you’ll enjoy them down the road. “The main thing to consider when looking for a photographer is what you want to have afterward,” said Teralind George of Shifflett Photography. Whether you want a traditional photo album, portraits, gifts
or expanded digital scrapbook, telling your photographer what you have in mind ahead of time will help him or her produce something you’ll cherish forever. At the same time, George said, it’s a good idea to keep in mind the photographers’ skills and styles. The photographers at Shifflett Photography take a photojournalistic approach to covering weddings. Rather than take a series of posed shots, Shifflett photographers take organic shots of the action as it unfolds, capturing intimate moments at the ceremony and candid celebration shots at the reception. While posed pictures are part of the project, they might not be the most evocative way to document your big day. see Photos page 5B
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Couples shopping for wedding and engagement rings will find a large selection of top quality, reasonably priced sets at G Anthony Jewelers in Brentwood.
Photos by Kevin Bartram
Rings from page 2B choose something that reflects who they are and that they are happy with,” said Joanne. “Know what you’re getting and know who you’re getting it for. The rest will just fall into place.” G Anthony Jewelers specializes in custom work, diamond settings and repairs. Located at 5601 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood, the store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-308-7114. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
Photos from page 4B “Weddings are a day filled with beauty and magic that emerges effortlessly,” said George. “We (photographers) believe our job is to capture that magic in the most authentic way – unobtrusively. Honestly. Joyfully.” Just as you prefer to keep wedding day surprises to a minimum, so does your photographer. If you’re holding a religious ceremony, make sure your photographers are familiar with the religious customs that apply so they can get shots of all the key moments. If special events are planned for the ceremony or at the reception, make sure your photographer knows what’s going on so he can be sure to be in the right place at the right time. In short, the best way to ensure that the photo record of your wedding is as unique as the wedding itself is to provide your photographer with everything he or she needs to make it so. “The era of assembly-line coverage and common, ordinary albums is over,” said George. “We represent the grace, distinction and style that is possible in wedding photography.” Shifflett Photography, located at 700 Harvest Park Drive, Suite D in Brentwood, is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.shifflettphotography.com or call 925-513-1851.
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Expressions Dance Academy 640 Harvest Park Dr. Suite D Cindy Anderson 240-6658 jazzercise.com • (800)FIT-IS-IT Valid only on January 25, 2010 for customers who have not attended Jazzercise in the last 6 months. Regular monthly EFT price applies after 10 months. At participating locations. No refunds or cash value. Other restrictions may apply.
Romano Marchetti Orchestra Music for all occasions! Best Wedding Band in the area! Nostalgic • Jazz • Rock • Top 40 • Country • Swing Latin • Ethnic Music
Will make any party a success! (925) 757-5472 • www.rmorchestra.com
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These festive cheesecake pops are the perfect size and can be dressed up with a variety of colored sprinkles.
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tion and presents – and enjoy really good food. Finger foods are ideal for showers. Bite-size goodies let people nibble as they
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talk, mingle and enjoy the fun. So why not serve a dessert that does the same thing? Cheesecake pops are just the right size, allowing guests to enjoy scrumptious cheesecake without the guilt. And the wide array of colored sprinkles and sugars available makes it easy to dress them up in the bride’s wedding colors. Frozen cheesecake saves loads of
JANUARY 22, 2010 time. And here’s another secret: the cheesecake balls don’t need to look pretty before they’re dipped. Crust, cheesecake and all get covered in a coating of chocolate, smoothing over any imperfections. It might be a little messy, but everything works out when it is covered in chocolate. Some of the most fun showers focus on a theme. Here are some ideas: ♦ Around the House: Assign guests a room in the house and ask them to bring a gift for that room, such as spa items for the bathroom or a tool kit for the garage. ♦ Around the Clock: Each guest is assigned a time of day and brings a gift that will be useful during that hour. 7 a.m.? A coffee press. 11 p.m.? A cuddly blanket and sleep mask. ♦ Four Seasons: Guests bring gifts suitable for a particular season – beach towels or lemonade glasses for summer, pie plates and spices for fall. For more sweetly simple recipes and ideas, visit www.verybestbaking.com.
Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Pops 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheesecake 22-24 lollipop or wooden craft sticks (found at cake decorating or craft stores) plus a small ice cream scoop (1-1½ tablespoon size) 1¾ to 2 cups (11½- to 12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Morsels
Wedding Planner 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Colored sprinkles or sugars ½ cup Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels (optional) Line baking sheet with wax paper. Remove cheesecake from freezer; thaw for five minutes. Cut cheesecake into 22 to 24 small, even pieces. Press pieces of cheesecake, including crust, into ice cream scoop. Working quickly, shape into 1½-inch balls. Press one lollipop stick into each cheesecake ball. Place on prepared baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Microwave semisweet morsels and shortening in dry, medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on high power for one minute; stir. Morsels might retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Dip frozen cheesecake pops into melted chocolate; shaking off excess. Immediately decorate with colored sprinkles, sugars or mini morsels, if desired, before chocolate hardens. Working quickly, repeat with remaining cheesecake pops. Place on prepared baking sheet; freeze until ready to serve. Allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Makes 22 to 24 pops. Nutrition information per serving: 180 calories; 100 calories from fat; 11g total fat; 4g saturated fat; 20mg cholesterol; 45mg sodium; 19g carbohydrate; 1g fiber; 15g sugars; 3g protein. – Courtesy of Family Features
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JANUARY 22, 2010 experts agree that there are ways to manage the stress and make the planning process more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Expect stress.
If you accept the fact that this is a stressful time, you can let go of guilt about it and take precautionary measures to deal with it. Talk with your fiancé and a close friend about helping you chill out when things get too tense. Come up with a non-judgmental code word they can use to let you know it’s time for a break. When you hear the code word, stop, take a deep breath and then set the planning aside for a while and do something non-wedding related.
Be realistic.
A lot of brides set their expectations so high – especially financially – that they drive themselves (and everyone around them) crazy trying to meet them. There are many resources (Web sites, books, magazines, friends) that can help you pull off a lovely wedding on any budget.
Don’t try to please everyone.
It’s not possible. Nor is it reasonable to try. The wedding is about the bride and groom. You two need to decide what’s meaningful to you and what will express who you are. If his mother wants Cousin Jennie to play her bagpipe as you march down the aisle and you don’t care for the idea, it’s OK to say no. Come up with a polite response such as, “Thanks for your suggestion, but we’re going in a different direction.” Feelings
might get bruised, but ultimately it’s your day and it must please you and your fiancé.
Delegate, delegate, delegate.
No matter how capable you are, no matter how nifty your organizer is, you can’t do everything by yourself. Nor should you, so stop feeling guilty. It’s OK to ask friends, family and the groom for help – as long as you do it nicely. Some churches or reception halls employ a wedding coordinator to help with details. They’ve done this before – you haven’t. Use them!
Take care of yourself.
It’s always important to eat right, get enough sleep and exercise, but it’s especially important during times of stress. You’ll feel more energized, be able to think more clearly and make better decisions. Besides, who wants to see a bride with dark circles under her eyes drag herself down the aisle?
Keep things in perspective.
The most important thing to remember is that the wedding is only a one-day event. It’s just a party to celebrate the beginning of a life together. Too many brides feel enormous pressure to make the wedding perfect and they forget about building a solid marriage. Don’t lose yourself in the details of this one day. You have a lifetime of new memories to create – this is only one of them. – Courtesy of Family Features
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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY
Music Friday, Jan. 22 Joey Fender and the 55’s Recording artist Joey Fender and the 55’s will perform at Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 925-634-9463.
Superstar Karaoke Contest The Rusty Porthole in Bethel Island and Fat Cat Music present a Superstar Karaoke Contest at 8 p.m. This is the last qualifying Friday night. Semi-final night is held Friday, Jan. 29. For more information, call 925-3259534.
Saturday, Jan. 23 Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo of piano and bass perform from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www.shuttersbrasserier.com or www. deltajazztrio.com.
Music Fund Benefit Concert The Brentwood Concert Band and The
Liberty High School Symphonic Band team up for the second annual benefit concert for the Bruce Stuart Music Fund, held at Liberty’s Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. A reception follows the performance. Proceeds go toward developing young musicians. Donations are welcome.
Sunday, Jan. 24 Music Recital The Delta Branch of The Music Teacher’s Association of California presents student recitals at 3 p.m. at Los Medanos College’s Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information, e-mail eric@ thompsonmusicstudio.com.
Thursday, Jan. 28 Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest Harvest Park Bowl of Brentwood hosts the International Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest, one of the largest and most exciting karaoke competitions in the United States. Competitions are held every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. and conclude in the month of May. For more information, call 925-516-1221.
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To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net. noon-4 p.m. Tickets are $15; $10 for Co. Co. members. For more information, visit www. bloomfieldvineyards.com.
Saturday, Feb. 6 Athletic Boosters Crab Feed
Stage Right Conservatory Theatre, Inc. holds auditions for “Pride and Prejudice� at 5 p.m. at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center Theatre in Antioch. Auditions are open to actors ages 8-18. For more information and audition registration, visit www.srctgrp.org or call 925-216-4613.
Shows
Saturday, Jan. 30 Comedy Night Cocktail Show
Friday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 31
Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill in Brentwood hosts a sensational comedy show featuring four funny guys. Tickets are $15; doors open at 8 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m. To make reservations, call 925-634-1025.
‘Forever Plaid’ Antioch’s Hapgood Theatre Company presents its first-ever musical, the story of four young singers killed in a car crash in the ’50s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for a chance to perform the show that never was. For showtimes and tickets, visit www. hapgoodtheatre.org.
Sunday, Jan. 24 ‘Disneywood’
Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Co. hosts Bloomfield Vineyards’ barrel tasting from
The Liberty High School Choir Club hosts auditions for “Disneywood� from 2-6 p.m. in
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Monday, Jan. 25 and Tuesday, Jan 26 ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The Liberty High Athletic Boosters Club holds its inaugural crab feed at Veterans Hall in Brentwood from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $35. For more information, call Lynn at 925-852-9213.
Sunday, Jan. 24 Bloomfield Barrel Tasting
HAPGOOD THEATRE COMPANY
Liberty’s Performing Arts Center. The performance is given Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6. To schedule an audition or for more information, call 925-382-4979 or e-mail harleigh.ford@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Centennial Quilt Show The Antioch Historical Society Museum is hosting a Centennial Quilt Show. Participants should bring quilts that represent the early 1900s for display in the auditorium. Bring your quilts Wednesday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 30 between 1 and 4 p.m. For more information, call 925-757-2409 or 925-757-5353.
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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
Events
E-mail calendar listings to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post your events anytime at www.thepress.net.
at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event features free health screening plus information on social services. For more information and to request a ride, call 925-6250646 by Jan. 22.
Saturday, Jan. 23 Spiritual Practice Workshop
Basketball Sign-ups
A series of workshops supporting sane living in these challenging times begins with Anxiety and Spiritual Practice from 9 a.m.-noon at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church. Come and learn several spiritual practices that might help you. For more information, call Alexis at 925-634-3136.
The Warrior Elite Basketball Program conducts sign-ups on Saturday, Jan. 23 from noon-3 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza in Discovery Bay for girls in sixth grade through varsity, and third-grade boys. For more information, e-mail Rob at premiersportswe@sbcglobal.net or visit www. eteamz.com.
Sunday, Jan. 24 On-track Safe Teen Driving
East County Little League
Teens 14-18 may use the track and pit areas of Tracy’s Altamont Motorsports Park, 17001 Midway Road, for driver’s training in their personal vehicles. The free event runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Drivers must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www. getrealbehindthewheel.com or call Ken at 209-601-6523.
Monday, Jan. 25 Delta Informal Gardeners Andrew Pierce of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District speaks on West Nile virus and other topics from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church. All are welcome. For more information, call Jon at 925-240-6060 or visit www. deltainformalgardeners.org.
Church of Christ Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ fellowship hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www.helpsavealife. org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a one-night stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.
Winter Reading Program Read and review three books on a Curl Up With a Book reading log and submit for prizes beginning Jan. 25 at the Brentwood Library. Logs are available to students at the library. For more information, call 925-516-5290 or visit www.ccclib.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Antioch Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 2-7:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Course meeting room, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www. helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a one-night stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.
Winemaker’s Dinner Carpaccio Ristorante in Antioch hosts a winemaker’s six-course dinner from 6-9 p.m. featuring Murphy-Goode Wines from Sonoma County. Admission is $35 plus tax and tip. Reservations are required. For more information, call 925-777-3321.
Thursday, Jan. 28 Prepping Your Skis/Snowboard Let REI sports tech Andy show you how to tune and wax your skis and board for optimal performance in various snow conditions. You’ll experience easier turns, better grip and smoother glide. The free class is held from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-513-3540.
Sign-ups
Late registration for the 2010 team takes place Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Oakley Elementary School. For more information, visit www.eastcountyll.org or call 925-625-6226.
Delta Baseball and Softball League Sign-ups for both teams are held Saturdays, Jan. 23 and 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center, 1210 Sunset Drive. Bring proof of age. The fee ranges from $105-$200. For more information, call Mike at 925-754-6622 or e-mail mfurnary@eccta.org.
U.S. Citizenship Prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam in a free 18-hour course: six three-hour classes at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood. Classes begin Jan. 23 and run through March 6 from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information and to register by phone, call 925-634-2565.
Deer Valley Crab Feed The Deer Valley High School Band and Auxiliary crab feed and tri-tip dinner is held Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Antioch Fairgrounds. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and will not be sold at the door. RSVP by Saturday, Jan. 23. For tickets, call 925-756-6788.
Body for Life Challenge The 12-week body transformation program follows an eating and fitness plan perfect for every lifestyle. Participants meet weekly or monthly to check in for weight, inches and support. Registration is required. Opening night is Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Valley Athletic Club. For more information, call 925240-5123.
Future Falcons Cheer Clinic Kindergarteners through eighth-graders are invited to attend the annual future Freedom Falcons basketball cheer clinic TuesdayThursday, Jan. 26-28 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Freedom’s upper gymnasium. The cost is $50 and registration forms are available in the front office at Freedom High. For more information, call Leslie at 510-304-2000.
Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer Early registration starts Saturday, Feb. 13 at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3710 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, from noon-2 p.m. Register early for a discounted fee. The cost is $275 for football and cheer, uniform included. For more information, call 925-754-8668.
East County Idol Applications are being accepted for the East County Idol competition. Auditions are held Saturdays, Feb. 27 and March 6 at Somersville Town Center. Applicants must be high school students residing in East County. For applications, stop by the Somersville Town Center information desk, visit www.antiochmusic.org or call Walter at 925-756-7628.
Senior Health & Information Fair
Trinity Titans Basketball
The East County Senior Coalition hosts the Bethel Island Senior Health & Information Fair
The Brentwood-based Trinity Titans team for boys 11-13 is conducting two final tryouts. For
dates, times and locations, call coach Mike at 925-392-3835 or e-mail coachmikek@gmail. com.
Brentwood Blast 14U The Blast is looking for a few players to fill out its 2010 tournament roster. For tryout information, e-mail Bob at r8erfans@sbcglobal.net.
Running and Walking Clubs The Delta Family YMCA has formed walking and running clubs. Participants meet at the Y for meeting updates and walking/running assignments. Prize incentives are offered to those who accomplish club goals. For more information, call 925-692-2323.
Nor Cal 18U Fast Pitch Softball Nor Cal has won its last four tournaments and is looking to replace a few players who are now too old to play in the league. For more information on tryout dates for the 2010 summer team, call 925-584-5979 or email dan9gom@aol.com.
Opportunity Junction The Junction’s classes offer job training and placement information, English as a second language, plus free and low-cost job training workshops in many East County cities. For more information, call 925-776-1133 or visit www.opportunityjunction.org.
On the Horizon Texas Hold ’em Night Soroptimist International of the Delta presents Texas Hold ’em Night on Friday, Jan. 29 at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; gaming begins at 6:30. Player tickets are $50. To reserve a seat, call Lynn at 925-634-4913 or Treva at 925-516-2739.
2010 Annual Awards Dinner The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annual awards dinner on Saturday, Jan. 30 honoring Press Editor Rick Lemyre as 2010 Citizen of the Year, and Harvest Park Bowl, the 2009 Business of the Year. The event runs from 6:30-9 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information, call 925-634-3344.
Marvelous Manzanitas Hike the Lower Chaparral Trail at Black Diamond Mines in Antioch and see one of our early bloomers and most attractive shrubs, the manzanita, on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. No reservations are required. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org.
Spaghetti Feed Fabulous Feet dance studio hosts a community fundraising spaghetti feed, silent auction and entertainment event at Resurrection Ministries in Brentwood on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. For more information, call Debbie at 925-989-5626.
Facing Foreclosure? How To Refinance Get free help negotiating loan modifications and mitigating the damage that foreclosure can do to your financial future. The Community Housing Development Corporation offers this event Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Antioch Library. For more information, call Alyson at 925-757-9224.
Crab Feed The Delta Valley Wolfpack hosts its inaugural crab feed, featuring raffles and music, on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in Pocohantas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley. Admission is $40; $45 at the door. For more information, call 925754-8668.
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