The Smuin company approached him about making a work to commemorate that pivotal summer, and, despite being too young to have had any direct experience with it, “I was excited about it right away,” says McIntyre in a phone interview. “I am generally interested in popular music, and I’m interested in making pieces where I get to explore a culture or a historical period, but not necessarily create a narrative. “To learn about what that summer meant for San Francisco and what it meant culturally and get to immerse myself and learn from it has been a journey,” the choreographer continues. “Among everyone I talked to who was there, I don’t think I found two people who had the same opinions about it. What that summer meant (to them) is wildly different. It was a bit of a Rorschach test for people, in that they could implant their life experience onto what was available at that time.
San Jose Widows and Widowers: Join the group for breakfast and learn more little ballerinas ballet theme - childrens art print - 8.5 x 11 about the association every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m, Goodies Coffee Shop, Bascom and Apricot, Campbell, 408-279-1278, Sons in Retirement: Retired men’s luncheon club features fellowship and guest speakers, Meets the third Tuesday of the month, Elks Lodge, 444 Alma St., San Jose, For more information, contact Jerry Caldwell at gkcaldwell@aol.com or 408-440-1346, Willow Glen Icebreakers: The Campbell-based Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m, For more information, contact membership chair Ilyse Pender at ilyse.pender@gmail.com..
The induction class also includes Los Angeles Times columnist and author of “The Soloist,” Steve Lopez; artist and educator Luis Gutierrez; Terrence Brewer, considered the Bay Area’s top jazz guitarist; keyboard player extraordinaire Danny Daniels; Walt Hill, who revived the music scene in Pittsburg in the 1980s; and Chris Lanzafame, who has played in Pittsburg bands for many years. “We are so pleased with the 2016 Induction Class,” said Theresa Jones, chair of the PEAHOF Induction Committee. “It again shows the diversity and depth of talented artists we have in Pittsburg in the fields of music, fine arts and literary arts.”.
Looking for a fun, free festival this weekend? Here’s what we’ve got for you, Fog Fest: September often provides a fog-free weekend for Pacifica’s Fog Fest; this year is the 33rd annual, Either way, get to the coast early for the parade and marching band competition at 10 a.m, little ballerinas ballet theme - childrens art print - 8.5 x 11 Saturday, The event runs 10 a.m, to 6 p.m, both Saturday and Sunday, Sept, 29-30, on Palmetto Avenue, Live music, 200 arts and crafts vendors, family fun booths, Free admission, Details: www.pacificcoastfogfest.com..
Telly Leung Concert – Sing Happy: 7:30 p.m. March 14, Orinda Theatre, 2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda. An evening of music. $55-$75. https://www.caiff.org/tellyleung. The Phantom of the Opera: March 15-24, Campolindo Performing Arts Center, 300 Moraga Road, Moraga. A thrilling and romantic account of the legendary Phantom, a musical genius who dwells deep beneath a majestic opera house in Paris. $25. campochoir.com/tickets/. Arts Ambassadors Exhibit: March 15-31, Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. Showcasing artwork from more than 180 Orinda students. https://www.orindaefo.org/.