A Hollywood Star and Stars in Space Rounding Out the Bankhead Presents Rae Dorough Speaker Series at The Bankhead

     Concluding the first year of the exciting new partnership where Bankhead Presents The Rae Dorough Speaker Series, Livermore Valley Arts is excited to share two thrilling speakers for the Tri-Valley. From an entertainer direct from Hollywood, a needs-no-introduction Evening with Henry Winkler on March 14, to an out-of-this-world speaker with Dr. Aomawa Shields, Ph.D., discussing Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the Universe on May 2, these two final starry speakers in the 2023-2024 RDSS season will truly light up the Tri-Valley; both of these stellar Thursday evening performances will take place right at the Bankhead Theater in Downtown Livermore, CA.

     A star whose name says it all, Henry Winkler will share humorous stories and inspirational lessons from his career, craft, and life – from his breakout role as “The Fonz” on Happy Days to his four decades as an Emmy-winning actor, producer, director, and author. Audiences do not want to miss this unforgettable evening at The Bankhead on March 14, with a star this renown coming to Livermore. A speaker to remember: this performance is already sold out. However, patrons interesting in joining the wait list should call the box office at (925) 373-6800.

     Dr. Anomawa Shields, Ph.D., is a woman of “contradictions”. An astronomer and astrobiologist, she searches for exoplanets where life might exist by using computer models to calculate the kind of atmosphere they would need to support it. She is also a classically trained actor who – through her organization “Rising Stargirls” – teaches astronomy to middle school girls of color using theatre, writing, and visual art to spark their imaginations. Audiences are invited to be a part of this stunning talk, inspired by her book “Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the Universe,” on May 2 at The Bankhead.

     Tickets for all shows in the Bankhead Presents season are available online, by calling (925) 373-6800 or by visiting livermorearts.org.

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Photo caption: Henry Winkler, best known as ‘The Fonz’ for his role in the television series “Happy Days”, will make an appearance at The Bankhead on March 14.