“The Nutcracker” arrived in America on Dec. 24, 1944, when San Francisco Ballet presented the first full performance of the ballet in the United States, staged by the company’s visionary artistic director Willam Christensen. World War II still raged, and it’s not surprising that the ballet’s internationalist vision of a world connected by dance resonated so strongly on the anxious and weary home front. These days, the spectacle of cozy family revelry and a defeated rodent army are no less appealing.
Music at Kohl Mansion, 2017-18 season: Master classes at 5 p.m., talks at 6 p.m., performances at 7 p.m, Nov, 12: Morgenstern Trio, featuring artist Peggy Gyulai painting while musicians perform, Dec, 17: pianist Joyce Yang, Jan, 21: Parker Quartet, Feb, 4: Manasse-Nakamatsu Duo, March 4: Henschel Quartett, Telegraph Quartet and golden vines bridal ballet flats wedding shoes - any size - pick your own shoe color and crystal color bassist Scott Pingel, March 25: Camerata RCO (musicians of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), April 15: Daedalus Quartet, Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, $20-$50, info@musicatkohl.org, www.musicatkohl.org or 650-762-1130..
Candid Camera’s 8 Decades of Smiles: Peter Funt’s stage comedy is blended with clips, quips and behind-the-scenes tales from the show his father Allen hosted. July 27-29. 3Below Theaters & Lounge, 288 S. Second St. $36-$45. 3Belowtheaters.com, 408-404-7711. In the Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” musical tells the story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Through Aug. 19. $12-41. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. cltc.org, 408-295-4200.
Las Vegas-style show comes to El Campanil, ANTIOCH — The Dance Network presents The Golden Follies’ “Music Makes Us Dance” at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W, Second St, The performance is a high-energy Las Vegas-style revue featuring fabulous senior performers golden vines bridal ballet flats wedding shoes - any size - pick your own shoe color and crystal color ages 55-88, The dancers kick, strut and tap to all the classics, The performance is 2 p.m, July 20, Admission is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors (62 and older) and $12 for youths 12 and younger, For tickets and information, call 925-757-9500 or go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com, For information about the The Golden Follies, go to www.thegoldenfollies.com..
Christmas in the Park Executive Director Jason Minsky said the spruced-up symbol of old San Jose adds both flair and another historical element to the park. The original light tower was built at the intersection of Market and Santa Clara streets and used a then-innovative electric light to illuminate downtown’s core, starting on Dec. 25, 1881. The tower lasted 34 years until it was damaged in a windstorm in February 1915 and eventually collapsed in on itself during another storm that December.
