Tag: entertainment
‘Billy Elliot’: A musical with the wow factor
I’ve been getting dizzy trying to come up with adjectives for “Billy Elliot the Musical” and it all simply comes down to “wow.” Taken from the Oscar winning movie directed by Stephen Daltry and written by Lee Hall, the musical soars to new theatre heights. The same team that made the movie created the less gloomy musical version, with the addition of Elton John's music. Nothing has been spared to recreate the heart wrenching theme with a tragically comedic thread, which weaves through the plot and brings a more human element to the musical.
Getting Out: Rosendin Park a local treat
After four years and nearly 200 “Getting Out” columns, I sometimes allow myself to believe I have a solid handle on the hiking options in Santa Clara County. As it turns out, there was a big hole in my knowledge, and it was right under my nose.
Top 5 – Lights On Celebration, Aromas Bands Together and more
Pancake breakfast: The Hollister United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 521 Monterey St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. Take out available. Details: 831-637-4240.
Holiday lights come on downtown
Residents and visitors to Hollister can start their holiday season with the Lights On Celebration on Saturday, with activities from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last year, the organizers expanded the activities to the daylight hours for the first time.
Guest View: Richman has array of proposals for economy
The first and most important step in securing our future is to place the goal of increasing private sector jobs and economic activity at the top of the priority list alongside public safety. That is the only way we can prosper without regressive taxes and fees. Things that have the attention of leadership usually get done.
Top 5: Admission Day, bull riding and more
Join the Native Daughters for Admission Day: The Native Daughters of the Golden West will host a barbecue on Admission Day, Sept. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. in celebration of California’s Birthday. The barbecue will be held at the Native Daughters’ Adobe, 302 Fourth St., in San Juan. The cost of the meal is a $10 donation and take out is available. The meal includes barbecue tri tip, rolls, homemade baked beans, green salad, assorted desserts and beverages.
