By Lina Broydo Forget about the housecleaning, checking on your closets and sort the packed with greeting cards and other junk paraphernalia drawers… at least for a week, and enjoy the Summer Festival Fix in the comfort of your home. Relive the incredible past performance from cities around the world without getting on the plane, …
By Lina Broydo Say “I Do” at the Beautiful Hakone Gardens in Saratoga as They Re-open for Outdoor Ceremonies Effective June 5, 2020 Great news for someone awaiting to say “I Do” as the stunningly gorgeous Hakone Estate and Gardens are ready to bless the newlyweds at their outdoor wedding ceremony. Due to the loosening …
By Lina Broydo “Take Five”: Smuin Dancers Jazz Up in Tribute to Dave Brubeck Wednesday, May 27 – Friday, May 29 Enjoy the free streaming of Rex Wheeler’s Dave Brubeck tribute to “Take Five” as the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten your mid-week spirits with its impressive collection from …
By Lina Broydo Design in Pajamas: Mini-Lessons on Italian Designs May 19 at 11:00 a.m. “Made in Italy” – is an emblem we treasure on gifts while shopping in Italy. No need to travel to Italy, for now. Settle down in the comfort of your living room, wear you favorite pajamas, sip a cup of …
By Lina Broydo Mother’s Day Dream May 10, 2020 Make your Mother’s Day a dream… although I always tell my children that every day is a Mother’s Day. Although this year’s festivities have been invaded by Covid 19, the global pandemic horrid virus, thus making us more creative in finding a special way to celebrate. …
By Lina Broydo Thomas & Friends: The Royal Engine Get a Royal Introduction by Harry, Duke of Essex Netflix, May 1 & 2 Happy 75th Anniversary to Thomas & Friends. The beloved children’s series Thomas & Friends is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special royal episode introduced by Harry, the Duke of Sussex. “Thomas …
By Lina Broydo Famous Chefs Salute Julia Child in “Dishing with Julia Child” Every Friday through May 8 at 10 pm on KQED TV How many of you remember Julia Child, the most famous American born chef who mastered the Art of French Cooking while living and studying in France. She is recognized for bringing …
By Lina Broydo ZOOM is Bridging Virtuoso Pianist Katya Grineva to the Cancer CAREpoint Clients and Supporters at the Exclusive Concert in Your Home April 17 at 7 p.m. Back by popular demand, acclaimed Russian pianist Katya Grineva returns to the Bay Area for a Cancer CAREpoint Zoom performance in the comfort of your home. …
By Lina Broydo The unexpected avalanche of the outbreak of the viscous Coronavirus turned our lives upside down resulting in closure of the corporations, companies, schools, museums, theatres, restaurants and bars. The kids are asked to continue their education via the home schooling method on computers, the laptops, I-Pads and i-Phones. The pets are confused …
By Lina Broydo Pianist Jon Nakamatsu and Symphony Silicon Valley Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary Saturday, March 21 at 8:00pm; Sunday, March 22 at 2:30pm. Noted Bay Area native and winner of the distinguished Van Cliburn Gold Medal Competition, the brilliant pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the Symphony Silicon Valley in the world-wide celebration of Ludwig van …