In this episode take a look inside the minds of Jimmy Cuellar and Miguel Peña as they combine Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi music, and holiday spirit into a Christmas event you don’t want to miss. Explore the musical journey of Jimmy Cuellar: son of Jamie Cuellar, Music Director and Violinist of his father’s Mariachi group, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar, and owner and director of Cue Music Inc. and become inspired on how Miguel Peña, who never thought he could dance, would become the MFA Dance Professor at UTRGV (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) for Ballet Folklorico and the choreographer of Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande while getting his Master’s in Electrical Engineering. Both of these amazing men come from two different backgrounds, yet in 2 years of touring with each other, they have been able to combine Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar into a show that will leave you speechless.

Come see Jimmy Cuellar & Miguel Peña at Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico at the Bankhead Theater on Monday, December 22nd, 2025

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We go behind the scenes with two power-house actresses, comedians, and musicians who have been making us laugh for decades: Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Jane Lynch, who is known for her roles Sue Sylvester of Glee, Sergeant Calhoun in Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, and is the Host of The Weakest Link, and Kate Flannery, who is known for her role Meredith Palmer from The Office (USA) and she was a contestant in Dancing with the Stars 28th Season. In this episode, Jane and Kate discuss their stories entering television, their musical and Broadway background, and how their characters still impact audiences around the world.

Come see Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery - The Trouble with Angels at the Bankhead Theater on Friday, August 21st, 2026

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In this bonus episode, artists talk about their art for Fragile Earth in the Uncle Credit Union Art Gallery located at the Bankhead Theater. Host, Anne Giancola interviews artists: Starr Davis, Debra Reabeck, Jun Yan, and Alan Tarbell to discuss their creative process and ask how their art represents the theme Fragile Earth.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The exhibit ends on October 19th, so don’t miss out on seeing the amazing work that was created by these artists.

Learn more about Fragile Earth at LivermoreArts.org