Events Around the Bay – Week of March 9, 2018

Bouquets to Art at the de Young Museum

March 13 – 18

For one week only, a floral takeover takes place at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Renowned florists from the Bay Area to Tokyo breathe new life into the museum’s collections enriching them with masterpieces of their own, inspired by famed works of art. This is definitely an experience not to be missed. Wear a lovely dress with flowers or a specially-decorated floral hat and add a personal expression and to your visit. I think I’ll wear a pair of shoes made out of flowery silk fabric. Yes, my friends, spring is in the air at the de Young Museum and at Golden Gate Park, the museum’s scenic location.

Tickets and Information
Price: $28; Members of the museum: free
(415) 750-3600
www.deyoungmuseum.org/bouquets
De Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in San Francisco

Photo courtesy of the de Young

 
 
 
San Jose Youth Symphony Spring Concert

March 17 at 4 p.m.

Treat yourself and your family to an afternoon of musical spring awakening by the multi-talented and award-winning San Jose Youth Symphony, performing at the historic California Theater in downtown San Jose. The concert will showcase two outstanding young soloists, winners of the 2017 Young Artists Competition: Michael Kong, violin, performing Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher,” and Judy Wang, pianist, performing Mendelssohn’s “Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor.” The Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Yair Samet, will also play Ponchielli’s “Dance of the Hours,” from his ballet, La Gioconda and conclude with Tchaikovsky’s exciting “Capriccio Italien.” “The SJYS is among the most accomplished youth orchestras I have ever heard,” raved Martin Adams of the Irish Times. Yes, music aficionados, life is beautiful with these brilliant young musicians.

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $10 to $20
408-885-9220
www.sjys.org
California Theater
345 South First Street in San Jose

Photo courtesy of SJYS

Bear in Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly

Through March 31, 2018

The relationship that Californians have had with the grizzly bear is one of fear and fascination. Scientists estimate that 10,000 grizzlies once lived in California, perhaps the densest population of brown bears on the continent. However, through increased human settlement, loss of habitat, and hunting, by the early 1900s, the California grizzly had vanished and could only be seen on the state flag.  Although now extinct in our state, the grizzly has long been a central character in California’s history. Since the mid-1800s, the grizzly has been used notably on the 1846 Bear Flag that originated in Sonoma and served as the model for the state flag. Very recently, the bear image has been used as a symbol of recovery and strength following the 2017 firestorms. And now by visiting this special exhibit you will know the rest of the story.

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $7 to $10
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org
History Museum of Sonoma County
425 Seventh Street in Santa Rosa

Photo courtesy of Grizzly Bear Management Program: HM

Intel Museum in Santa Clara

Ever wonder why it’s called Silicon Valley? Visit the inspiring museum located at Intel, one of the most famous and highly-respected companies in the world. Take a journey through the decades and learn how technology has evolved from telegrams to cellphones and how advanced chip designs and manufacturing created and gave birth to Silicon Valley, technology’s gateway to the universe. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets and Information
Free admission
408-765-5050
www.museum@intel.com
Intel Museum
2200 Mission College Blvd.,
Santa Clara

Photo courtesy of Intel Museum

Lina Broydo immigrated from Russia, then the Soviet Union, to Israel where she was educated and got married. After working at the University in Birmingham, England, she and her husband immigrated to the United States. She lives in Los Altos Hills, CA and writes about travel, art, style, entertainment, and sports. She hardly cooks or bakes, with no borsch or piroshky on her home cooking menu. Therefore, she makes reservations and enjoys dining out, mostly sushi.