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The San Francisco spin, which continued for much of the show, was an unexpected twist, signaling that the 66-year-old pianist-vocalist still has a few tricks up his sleeve. What he hasn’t got, however, is new material. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer hasn’t released a new studio album of pop-rock material since 1993’s multiplatinum “River of Dreams.”. So why do thousands still turn out to see Joel even after decades of inactivity in the studio? It’s all about his songbook, which has featured prominently on the soundtracks of millions of lives. These aren’t just songs to many of these fans, but rather sonic reminders of old flames, good times and glory days. It’s one reason why Joel is the third best-selling solo artist in U.S. history, trailing only Garth Brooks and Elvis Presley.
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Annual LEGO Holiday Extravaganza. Museum of American Heritage. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, through Jan. 19. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. $2. www.moah.org or 650-321-1004. San Mateo County History Museum. Charles Parsons’ “Ships of the World Gallery.” Opens, March 16 with a family day with free admission. 24 model ships created by Charles Parsons, with murals painted by Fred Sinclair, interactive stations for children, and photos and videos depicting South San Francisco shipbuilding, San Mateo County Coastside shipwrecks and the Port of Redwood City. 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104.