How KCSM brings joy (and jazz) to the world
A new documentary captures the history and enduring influence of Peninsula jazz radio station KCSM.
Arts briefs: World premiere of Stanford Live commission ‘before and after,’ author Deepa Iyer and more
This week, see the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer David Lang’s new piece at Stanford Live; catch a bluegrass show with Alan Bond and Skedaddle; hear from author Deepa Iyer as she shares her new children’s book; and go birding at Bair Island. Plus, the virtual launch of Silicon Valley Reads kicks off two months of in-person and online events.
African American Composer Initiative honors musical traditions across generations
The group will hold its 14th annual benefit concert Feb. 1-2 at East Palo Alto’s Eastside College Preparatory School.
The ultimate Peninsula pizza guide: Where to find authentic Neapolitan pies, Sicilian square slices and Indian-fusion pizzas
From traditional Neapolitan pies to pizzas made from gluten-free cauliflower crust, these restaurants are offering flavors far more complex than plain cheese.
Inside Redwood City’s ‘Argentinian bakery embassy’
On the corner of Broadway and Winslow Street sits a bakery and cafe with tall ceilings, giant arched windows, green foliage and exposed brick walls. In the center of the bakery is a pastry case – but you won’t find the typical croissants and muffins here. Instead, the case is stuffed with madialunas and alfajores de maizena.
Love Journey w/vocalist Isaac Stevenson Feb. 1 at Little Green a Plant Bar
“The Mac and Cheese Millionaire” with author Erin Wade Feb. 4 at Books Inc. Palo Alto
Young Adult Novelists’ Convention Feb. 8 at the Redwood City Public Library
Diana Gameros: Music at the Borderlands Feb. 22 at Community School of Music and Arts
CD release show with Naomi Moon Siegel Quartet Feb. 27 presented by Earthwise Productions
“The Prom” Feb. 28-March 16 at Foothill Theatre Arts
Stevie Wonder Tribute Night with VUP Feb. 28 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
From Tallis to Tavener Feb. 28-March 2 at California Bach Society
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra March 1 in Palo Alto
George Brooks Trio March 1 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival March 7-8 at Fox Theatre
Taylor Eigsti and Paul Hanson March 22 at Community School of Music and Arts
Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival May 10 in Half Moon Bay
Morgan Wallen Aug. 1-2 at Levi’s Stadium (on sale Jan. 31)
Dave Matthews Band Aug. 23 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Feb. 21)
Jazz pianist Connie Han to mark Lunar New Year with concerts at Filoli
Connie Han, noted for her fiery contemporary style. performs a run of concerts in Filoli’s Ballroom Performance Series, in celebration of Lunar New Year, through Jan. 31.
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