A Commemorative Concert on the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Upraising. By Lina Broydo 80 years ago on April 19, 1943, the Jews of Warsaw took up armed struggle against their Nazi oppressors. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was the first major civilian rebellion in Nazi occupied Europe and the largest extended act of arms …
Fashions for Passion at San Francisco’s Union Square May 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The scenic Rotunda at Neiman Marcus is the perfect setting for the glamorous fashion show featuring the world renowned fashion designer Vasily Vein as he unveils his fascinating Floral Couture Gown, modeled by Sonya Moldetskaya in conjunction with the “Union …
When the hoteliers celebrated and honored their Hotel Heroes last week at the Hilton Union Square Hotel in San Francisco, all the who’s who in the city attended the festivity: San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, SFPD Chief Bill Scott and Deputy Chief David Lazar, City Attorney David Chiu, SF Chamber …
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By Lina Broydo I was lucky to see the opening night’s program featuring Angelo Greco and Jasmine Jimison in the title roles of Romeo and Juliet. I think Sergey Prokofiev had Greco and Jimison in mind when he composed his famous score for this striking ballet. Their brilliant and passionate dancing mesmerized the sold …
Symphony San Jose Presents Brahms, Finzi & Fandango Saturday, May 6 at 8:00pm and Sunday, May 7 at 2:30pm, 2023 There is always something unique and innovative in the heart of Silicon Valley as the virtuoso violinist Anne Akiko Meyers performs a new composition commissioned and composed by the preeminent Mexican composer Arturo Marquez. Ms. Meyers’ request for …
sjDANCEco presents Spring DANCE Festival in San Jose April 29 & 30 When you are as fabulous, talented and a grand presenter of dance as Gary Masters is – his last festival production before he retires, or as I say: graduates in June, is celebrated in a grand style! Over 70 choreographers and Bay Area dance …
Rise Up And Resist: A Commemorative Concert on the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising April 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. As part of the international commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, San Francisco Opera and Taube Philanthropies present Rise Up And Resist: A Commemorative Concert on the 80th Anniversary …
Events Around the World March 31, 2023 Hello New York! Hello London and Paris! Good Morning Tokyo! Time to pack, get out of your sweats and enrich your cultural life by building your exciting national and international trips around the stunning and exquisite fashion exhibits in some of the world’s renowned museums. Bon Voyage! “Karl …
The Academy Awards — the “Oscars” — announced the 2023 nominees for the best in costumes designs award: Mary Zophres from “Babylon,” Catherine Martin from “Elvis,” Ruth Carter from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Shirley Kurata from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and Jenny Beavan from “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.” The ceremony will take place …
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Symphony San Jose Presents Jon Nakamatsu in Their Brilliant Interpretation of Grieg’s Piano Concerto March 18 at 8.00 p.m. & March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Music aficionados rejoice as Symphony San Jose welcomes back virtuoso pianist Jon Nakamatsu in their fabulous performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto under the masterful baton of Maestro Aram Demirjian. Jon …