1+ hour, 58+ min ago (593+ words) Jennifer Le Blanc has a rather lofty title for her role on the creative team of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of "Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley," the Jane Austen-inspired play written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Le Blanc is the "Regency etiquette consultant" on the production, which opens Dec. 3. "Isn't that a great title?" Le Blanc mused. The title is all about helping to build the Austenian world, but when questioned about how she reached such a pedigree, her conclusion is rather simple. "I am not a historian and I am not a dramaturg, but what I am is a very nerdy and very curious actor," Le Blanc said. "In my own acting career, it is probably three-quarters classical work, and I've done a ton of Shakespeare, as well as lots of adaptations of Dickens or Jane Austen....

23+ hour, 1+ min ago (914+ words) By JILL LAWLESS | Associated Press In a statement Saturday, United Agents said Stoppard died "peacefully" at his home in Dorset in southern England, surrounded by his family. "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," they said. "It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him." The Czech-born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation and was garlanded with honors, including a shelf full of theater gongs. His brain-teasing plays ranged across Shakespeare, science, philosophy and the historic tragedies of the 20th century. Five of them won Tony Awards for best play: "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" in 1968; "Travesties" in 1976; "The Real Thing" in 1984; "The Coast of Utopia" in 2007; and "Leopoldstadt…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago (562+ words) Hammer Presents Merry-Achi Christmas 2025: The Mariachi Sol de Mexico returns to the Hammer Theatre Center for a musical tribute to Mexico's Christmas traditions. Be mesmerized by a multicultural celebration featuring holiday favorites from America and Mexico. Performances will also have Mexican Sign Language. 2:30 p.m., Hammer Theater Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. bit.ly/4icAGUb" Seventh Annual Yuletide Oddities Fine Art Market Residency: If you love strange and unusual things, then head on over to this market hosted at the most bizarre and iconic haunted venue, the Winchester Mystery House. 10 a.m., Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/44eTigq" San Jose Chess Club: If you're a chess enthusiast or know someone who is, then head on over to the SoFA Market for a game or two with fellow chess fanatics. Boards and clocks are provided; first-time players play for free. 6 p.m., SoFA…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (208+ words) Dancers from New Ballet will perform "Arabian Dance" from "The Nutcracker" along with Symphony San Jose during the "Holiday Spectacular" on Dec. 6-7 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. The concert also features the Symphony San Jose Chorale and the Cantab'le Youth Singers. (Photo by Fontejon Photography) The California Theatre will be decked out for the holidays when Symphony San Jose performs it "Holiday Spectacular" on Dec. 6-7 along with Symphony San Jose Chorale,Cantab'leYouth Singers and New Ballet. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$115at 408-286-2600orwww.symphonysanjose.org. Adults can purchase single tickets for accompanying guests ages 17 or younger at half price using the promo code FAMILYFUN. Valle Monte League recently awarded a grant of $10,000 to First Place for Youth, an organization dedicated to empowering foster youth to achieve their full potential. This grant aims…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (974+ words) Wicked for Good: Watch how Elphaba, the demonized Wicked Witch of the West reunite with Glinda as an angry mob rises against Elphaba. Tickets start $20 per adult. 5 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4oChAcD" Emerge " Adventures in Wonderland: Follow Alice as she travels through a strange world meeting various characters, including the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter, each with their own eccentric behaviors, in this production by the Valley Christian Schools. Tickets are $17 to $22. 6 p.m., Valley Christian High School Theatre, 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose. bit.ly/4oyO87b" Nutcracker Storytime and Dance Presentation: Be mesmerized by this special Nutcracker-themed storytime and Nutcracker ballet showcase by the San Jose Dance Theatre. Enjoy this classic holiday tale and celebrate the dance theater's 60th year of producing The Original San Jose Nutcracker. 11 a.m., Hicklebee's Bookstore Inc., 1378 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/47yr6r5" Desi Theatre…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (720+ words) TECHSPO San Jose 2025: Get the opportunity to view cutting-edge technologies and see how they can help your business grow as developers, brands, designers, innovators and marketers showcase their innovations and technology. 9 a.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. bit.ly/3WEBuY3" San Jose Speed Dating: If you're between ages 29 and 42 and looking for love, then come meet people at this speed dating event. Meet singles in San Jose and get 5- to 7-minute mini-dates with them. Admission is $36. 6 p.m., AC Kitchen at AC Hotel, 350 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. bit.ly/3WBS0YY" Laser Bad Bunny: Be mesmerized by a vibrant laser light show featuring songs from Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Watch the IMAX Dome transform info a pulsating canvas of light while you dance to the beats by Bad Bunny. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 65 and older, children and students....

3+ week, 2+ day ago (332+ words) Need a night of laughs? A dose of dark, edgy humor? How about free relationship advice? Gauri B provides all of the above. A native of India, she took the European comedy scene by storm during the years she lived in Berlin, charming audiences with her quick-witted interaction and leaving them convulsing in laughter. Earlier this year, she relocated to New York, launched a U.S. tour and was featured at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Along the way, she has amassed 100 million social media views and 700,000 followers. Now she'll be performing for the first time in California. She will make her debut here on Friday, Nov. 7, in Los Angeles with her "Love, Money, Shame" tour, then swing up to the Bay Area for Saturday, Nov. 8. shows in San Francisco. On Sunday, Nov. 9, she'll be in Silicon Valley, at the 3Below Theaters…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Kissy kissy, Miss Piggy's name will be in lights as Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola bring the beloved Muppet back to the big screen. Lawrence told Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers' "Las Culturistas" podcast this week that she and Stone will team up with historic Tony winner Escola to revamp the Jim Henson favorite. "I don't know if I can announce this, but I'm just going to " Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole is writing it," said the "Hunger Games" alum, though she didn't provide any details on the plot of the film. Earlier this year, "Hacks" producer Escola made history as the first openly non-binary performer to win the Tony for Best Actor in a Play for "Oh, Mary!" " the hit production they also penned, earning a Best Play nomination. Miss…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (924+ words) Hospice 101: Join this webinar to clear up misinformation and misconceptions about hospice and its role in providing end-of-life care for loved ones. The webinar will debunk myths about hospice and what it takes to cover the costs of hospice care. 12 p.m., virtual event. stanford.io/3L5817e" South First Fridays #ArtwalkSJ: Come view new exhibitions, live performances, and more as you stroll past the city's galleries and performance venues with family and friends. 5 p.m., 450 S. First St, San Jose. bit.ly/3Jl4WPC" "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Watch this hilarious musical based on Jeff Kinney's beloved book series that brings Greg Heffley's character to life. Watch Heffley navigate through middle school, hallway politics, and the dreaded "Cheese Touch. 12 p.m., Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4qqjyxV" A Graceful Time of Life " Spirituality and Aging: Join this workshop and learn about letting go, new beginnings and acceptance…...