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In addition, the nonprofit Concord Pavilion Associates brought free or discounted cultural performances to the Pavilion, such as the Oakland Ballet, California Symphony’s Fourth of July show, and special performances for schoolchildren, as well as contributing to the enhancement of the facility after the 1995 renovation. The organization managed contributions of up to $2 million annually and enlisted hundreds of community volunteers in its many endeavors to enhance the cultural landscape and fund improvements to the Pavilion facility.

The group that called itself Anonymous Caucasus said in a statement posted Friday on the Caucasus rebel web site, kavkazcenter.com, that it will launch cyber-attacks to avenge Russia’s refusal to acknowledge the 19th century expulsion of Chirkassians, one of the ethnic groups in the Caucasus, Russian authorities have introduced some of the most ballet slippers and pointe shoes extensive identity checks and sweeping security measures ever seen at an international sports event, Anyone wanting to attend the games that open on Feb, 7 will have to buy a ticket online from the organizers and obtain a “spectator pass” for access, Doing so will require providing passport details and contacts that will allow the authorities to screen all visitors and check their identities upon arrival..

Gritty City Repertory Youth Theatre’s dance interludes bookending the scenes are engaging, athletic and mysterious, choreographed by Gritty City founder Lindsay Krumbein to hypnotically atmospheric music by Kev Choice. Three young performers walk as if balancing on beams, or stand on one leg and move as if flying. In one section, Que’Aire Anderson and Ayah Dominique let their bodies go limp as Alex Trono wearily carries them around and positions them carefully on sections of the scenery. Lili Fore’s set of large gray shards jutting at odd angles evokes a sense of a city in upheaval, especially when accentuated by Marc-Eddy Loriston’s video projections.

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, The Anderson Collection: Works by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Philip Guston, Ellsworth Kelly, Terry Winters, Sean Scully and Vija Celmins, “Robert Frank in America,” photographs by Frank that shed new light on his legendary work, “The Americans,” through Jan, 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Wednesdays-Sundays; Thursdays till 8 p.m, Cantor Arts Center, Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way, 650-723-4177 or museum.stanford.edu, Hall of Justice Art Exhibit, “The Fine Art of Still Life.” Through Dec, 31, Caldwell Gallery, Hall of Justice, Redwood City Courthouse, 400 County Center, Redwood City, ballet slippers and pointe shoes 8 a.m.-5 p.m, Mondays-Fridays, Free..

He correctly identified the object as a lemon squeezer. Used at the turn of the last century and owned by people who had everything, these squeezers are a rare find today. They were used at tea to avoid soiling one’s fingers and to keep the acidic juice from spraying table linens and getting into eyes. Thanks to each of you for your submissions. Gene gets to have lunch with me in the near future. Prohibition Party in Morgan Hill: The 4th annual Speakeasy: A Prohibition Party happens on June 23. A fundraiser to help the Morgan Hill Historical Society preserve and share regional history, the event is a night of music by Janet Klein & Her Parlour Boys, dancing (Arthur Murray Dance owners and students will lead 1910s – 1930s dancing and instruction), food, special cocktails, surprises and prizes. Vintage attire is encouraged, but not required.