A classic coming-of-age story, The Fantasticks features two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. But once the couple is united, the real drama begins! Featuring the beloved songs "Try to Remember" and "Soon It's Gonna Rain." Learn more...
Date Range: November 7, 2009 to November 8, 2009
Classic Musical Love Story The Fantasticks from Sunnyvale Community Players
Sunnyvale Community Center Theater (Sunnyvale, CA)
Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare's Tragedy of Star-Crossed Lovers
Lucie Stern Theatre (Palo Alto, CA)
Palo Alto Players presents Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Since its debut over 400 years ago, this tale of young love, ancient feuds, and senseless loss has resonated with audiences; this dynamic production brings the play's lyricism and passion to life. Learn more...
Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park
Candlestick Park (San Francisco, CA)
The San Francisco 49ers host the Tennessee Titans in NFL action at historic Candlestick Park. The Titans, led by running backs Chris Johnson and LenDale White and a strong defense, are coming off a 13-3 campaign in 2008 that found them atop the AFC South standings. Coach Mike Singletary's Niners rely on the running of tailback Frank Gore. Learn more...
Two One-Act Musicals: The Great Nebula in Orion and A Betrothal
The Actors' Theatre (Santa Cruz, CA)
Jewel Theatre Company presents a double bill of rarely-seen, one-act chamber musicals about friendship that pair dialogue by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lanford Wilson with music by composer Kenneth Fuchs. In The Great Nebula, a chance meeting of two old college friends reveals unexpected secrets, while A Betrothal centers on the relationship between competing flower-growers. Learn more...
Mission Chamber Orchestra Performs Classic Treasures with Pianist Jon Nakamatsu
Le Petit Trianon Theatre (San Jose, CA)
San Jose's Mission Chamber Orchestra welcomes returning guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu for a program of treasured works from the classical period and beyond. Nakamatsu will showcase his spellbinding artistry on Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 23, and the evening also includes Beethoven's 8th Symphony and a contemporary piece by Michael Senturia inspired by the ancient Jordanian ruins at Petra. Learn more...
Apollo: To The Moon, A Celebration of the Lunar Landing Anniversary
Sunnyvale Community Center Theater (Sunnyvale, CA)
Apollo: To The Moon tells the story of one of the most exciting eras in American history: the glory days of the U.S. space program, culminating in 1969's lunar landing. Recommended for grades 3 and up, this fascinating and educational program was originally commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute, and features over 100 NASA photographs and original broadcasts from space. Learn more...