The Bay Area may be famous for its restaurant scene, but this is also the sweet, sweet land of Guittard, Dandelion, TCHO, Recchiuti and other artisanal chocolate makers. And we’ve got seven sensational suggestions for how to indulge, from chocolate tours and ginormous sundaes to a cozy San Francisco shop that stocks 900(!) varieties and a chocolate cafe, where the decadent European-style hot chocolate is accompanied by … wait for it … brownie flights. Choreographer and Oakland Ballet artistic director Graham Lustig grew up enthralled with Rudyard Kipling books, so it’s only natural that he create a contemporary ballet based on “The Jungle Book.” It’s being performed in the East Bay this weekend.
Leandra Watson’s gorgeous costumes are everywhere (based on the original designs of William Ivey Long) from the pert usherette outfits worn by Amanda Farbstein and Chelsea Holifield to trendy and comfortable crystal ballet flats for the bride, bridesmaid, prom, etc open the show to the Ziegfeld Follies costumes with headdresses of sausages, pretzels and beer steins, and of course, Ulla’s clingy dresses, There’s a reason why “The Producers” won 12 Tony Awards (a Broadway record) in 2001, His name is Brooks, who earlier created the zany, ribald “Blazing Saddles” and the equally entertaining “Young Frankenstein.” In his long career (he’ll turn 91 in June) he’s been at the top of his game as an actor, comedian, filmmaker, composer, songwriter and, of course, playwright..
Menlo School Drama. “Urinetown, The Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; 2 p.m. Nov. 9. Florence Moore Auditorium, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton.$5 students, $10 adults. www.menlochool.org/tickets. Palo Alto Players. “Harvey.” Nov. 7-23. By Mary Chase. Directed by Jeanie K. Smith. Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $31-$45 (discounts available). www.paplayers.org or 650-329-0891. Santa Clara University Theatre and Dance. “Working, A Musical.” Nov. 7-15. Based on the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz from the original adaptation by Schwartz and Nina Faso. Songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. Louis B. Mayer Theatre, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. $10-$15. www.scupresents.org or 408-554-4015.
As part of NHL All-Star weekend in San Jose, the league is holding its Fan Fair from Thursday to Sunday inside the McEnery Convention Center at 150 W, San Carlos St, NHL All-Stars trendy and comfortable crystal ballet flats for the bride, bridesmaid, prom, etc such as Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson — along with several former Sharks players — are all scheduled to make appearances at one time or another during the four-day event, Also included are U.S, and Canadian women’s national hockey team members and mascots S.J, Sharkie and Gritty, the seven-foot, bright orange Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot with googly eyes whose mischievous personality turned him into a social media star after he debuted in September..
He defines nine common denominators that have been central to all cultures from the beginning of civilization. His book is an expert analysis of history, society, religion, sexuality and economics. “John Locke and the American Constitution are what inspired me to revert to tribal times and define the nine basic social and physical human needs,” Sevelius wrote in an email. “This technique allowed me to identify the cause of war — while providing a roadmap to peace.”.
