By Lina Broydo Wake up with “Sleeping Beauty” in San Francisco January 23 to February 4 The magic of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky “Sleeping Beauty” inaugurates the stunning productions of San Francisco Ballet’s 2018 exciting season. Brilliantly choreographed by Helgi Tomasson after Marius Petipa, this classic story of a sleeping princess, a handsome prince and the …
By Lina Broydo “The Great Tchaikovsky” Shines in Mountain View January 10 to February 11 Don’t miss the Bay Area premiere of the stunning musical tribute to “Our Great Tchaikovsky” written and performed by the brilliant actor and astoundingly talented writer, pianist, director, composer, conductor and producer Hershey Felder who shattered box office records with his acclaimed portrayals of George Gershwin, …
By Lina Broydo Going for the Gold: U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose December 29 to January 7 Just in case you do not have tickets to see the U.S. best figure skaters participate at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, do not despair! Here is your chance to witness and …
By Lina Broydo The Fairmont Giant Gingerbread House in San Francisco Through January 1 Don’t miss the dazzling winter display of the sweetest real estate production at the grand lobby of the historic Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill. The impressive edible adobe, Victorian style, stands more than 25 feet high, 35 feet wide and 10 …
By Lina Broydo Around the World in 80 Days Through December 31 We all need a bit of laughter and the hilarious holiday adventure of “Around the World in 80 Days” production by the renown TheatreWorks Silicon Valley delivers it at least for two hours by the non-stop in the theatrical style of Gogol’s “Inspector …
By Lina Broydo The Dancing Nutcrackers Pirouette all Over the Bay Area Symphony Silicon Valley Presents Nutcracker with Ballet Stars of Moscow December 15 through December 24, 2017 If its December – it must be the Nutcrackers time. The enchanting holiday classic returns to San Jose as Symphony Silicon Valley presents a spectacular international production …
By Lina Broydo The Debut of the Sharks Alumni Foundation Bay Area Fire Relief charity hockey game will take place on Dec. 8 The National Hockey League’s champions and the Bay Area residents Evgeni Nabokov, Doug Wilson, Owen Nolan, Jamie Baker, Dan Boyle, Curtis Brown, Bryan Marchment, Kyle McLaren, Tom Pederson, Mike Rathje, Mike Ricci …
By Lina Broydo Olympian Kristi Yamagichi Opens the Downtown Ice in San Jose November 17, 2019 through January 15, 2018 Palm trees. Sunshine. Only in California: Wear your favorite t-shirt and shorts as you glide along the circle of palm trees at the city’s Downtown Ice. Don’t forget to bring your sunscreen! Join families and …
By Lina Broydo Dia De Los Muertos Concerts and Celebrations at Davies Symphony Hall November 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a rich tradition that originated in Mexico and celebrated annually in Mexican-American communities throughout the U.S. It is a celebration of life of …
By Lina Broydo Israel Philharmonic and Maestro Zubin Mehta Perform in San Francisco October 31 at 8 p..m. San Francisco’s Davis Symphony Hall welcomes Maestro Zubin Mehta, 81, on his grand finale celebration tour with a very special performance of the world renowned Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Israel’s oldest and most influential cultural institutions. Since its …