Beau Jest Brings Romance and Laughter to San Jose
Now through Sunday, March 10, 2019

Who knew techies love comedy? Apparently they do, as the romantic comedy Beau Jest, written by James Sherman, draws big crowds and they are asked to leave their iPhones in the car. Have a Jewish mother’s prayers for the perfect son-in-law just come true? Find out as Elizabeth Lowenstein, Kaila Tova, and Jeremy Alan Howard star in The Tabard Theatre Company’s production of the hilarious romantic comedy at Tabard Theatre in downtown San Jose. To make her parents happy, Sarah Goldman claims to be dating a nice Jewish doctor. When her family insists on meeting him, Sarah hires an actor to pretend to be her “beau.” The comical masquerade works flawlessly for a time, but things get really interesting when the truth comes out. Is this a typical romance story in the heart of Silicon Valley? For every production Tabard designates a local non-profit to receive a portion of its concession proceeds. The designated non-profit for Beau Jest is the Health Fair program of Shir Hadash Synagogue for the work they do to provide health services and information to those in need.

Tickets and Information
Prices range from $33 to $45
408-679-2330
tabardtheatre.org
Tabard Theatre
29 North San Pedro Street in San Jose

Photo courtesy of Tabard Theatre

Portrait of the Cuban School of Ballet at Foothill College
On view through March 21

While Cuba is known for exporting sugar and tobacco, photographer Rebekah Bowman discovered more than just the old Cadillacs riding up and down the streets of Havana. Bowman was looking for a new subject to photograph and she found her passion in taking photos of the world-class ballet dancers Cuba is well known for, like Alicia Alonso, Carlos Acosta, Jose Manuel Carreno, Rolando Sarabia, sisters Lorena and Lorna Fejoo, and Fernando Alonso, who incorporate teachings from European, French, Danish, English, Italian, and Russian ballet schools. In “Portrait of the Cuban School of Ballet” now on exhibit at Foothill College, Bowman captures the dancers and their teachers in a series of photos featured in the book of the same name published in 2014. Bowman considers herself a documentary photographer. In her 25-year career, she has traveled the world – from India to Kenya to Mexico, and 10 times to Cuba – to photograph people and nature. This is definitely a unique exhibit for those who love the art of photography and the subjects depicted in Bowman’s photos.

Reception & Book Signing
January 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) Gallery-Lower Level, Foothill College

Film Screening
February 27, 2:00-3:20 pm
Room 4006 KCI, Foothill College
Film screening of the documentary film Horizontes by director Eileen Hofer.

Lunchtime Gallery Talk
March 6, 12:00-1:00 pm
Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) Gallery-Lower Level, Foothill College
Ron Herman will discuss the photographs in the exhibition

Information
Free admission
For more information, visit cubanschoolofballet.wordpress.com
Krause Center for Innovation
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills

Photo courtesy of Rebekah Bowman

2019 Russian Festival in San Francisco

March 1, 2 &3

No need to travel to Russia! You can have all the fun right here in the Bay Area at the vibrant Russian Festival. This unique and exhilarating event showcases live entertainment with exciting Russian dancers and singers. Don’t miss the authentic, delicious Russian savory foods (try piroshki, borscht, and stuffed cabbage leaves) as well as tasty Russian desserts, accompanied by flavorful hot Russian teas poured from the antique Russian samovars. There is plenty of beautiful imported and locally-crafted Russian jewelry in amber designs as well as the folk art and traditional souvenirs for you to ogle at and purchase. Don’t skip the Russian Center’s Art Gallery featuring impressive works by renowned Russian artists. And for the truly desirable piece de resistance: head to the astounding and extremely popular Vodka Tasting Bar with the largest variety of flavored vodkas, made using traditional Russian family recipes handed down by generations! Cheers!

Tickets and Information
Prices of admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors
415-921-7631
Russiancentersf.com
Russian Center
2450 Sutter Street in San Francisco
Photo courtesy of the Russian Festival

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.