Wentzel appears completely unaware of how unusual her life story is. Part of a generation of women who fought for independence, Wentzel simply rolled up her sleeves and lived the life she wanted — making music. “One time, I came home and there were 200 violins, spread all over the house,” Carla interjects, determined to get that particular story told. “They refurbished all of them, then sold or donated them. Mom propped up her tomato plants with the bows they couldn’t fix.”.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and South Bay residents can make the most of it, whether it be lights on trees or stars on stage, There are also plenty of opportunities to help those in need, which, it can be argued, is what the season is all about, Carol of Lights: Kick off the holiday season in downtown Campbell for the 33rd anniversary of the annual Carol of Lights celebration.  The free event features a snow play area, Santa visits, a petting zoo, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and face painting, Local performers will entertain on the Community Stage, Dec, ballet shoes charm bracelet, ballet shoes charm, adjustable bracelet, ballet, personalized bracelet, initial bracelet, monogram 1, 5-8 p.m, https://www.caroloflights.org/donations.php..

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Also now open is “Trending,” a new exhibit of multiple all-new paintings, ceramics, glass pieces and jewelry by our 24 regular members, Walnut Creek, ‘Opera Lite’ debuts March 19, Festival Opera launches its ‘Opera Lite’ series of popular, lighter opera pieces and Broadway show tunes performed live at the Walnut Creek Marriott beginning at 7 p.m, Thursday, March 19 with “Music of ballet shoes charm bracelet, ballet shoes charm, adjustable bracelet, ballet, personalized bracelet, initial bracelet, monogram the Night,” to feature performances by Bay Area opera stars Carrie Hennessey and Christopher Bengochea with piano accompanist, Simona Snitkovsky..

In an announcement of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center’s 10th season, returning national superstars and local artists provide an anchor for high-flying riskier acts while all-audience pleasers serve to tether the two extremes. “People want to see things of a certain quality (so) that they know what will happen; young people want artists that cause them to say, ‘Oh my god, you got them?’ and there’s a balance between what’s popular and what people give us money to present,” says Executive Director Scott Kenison.