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The Lehman Trilogy in San Jose

Italian playwright Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy premiered in 2013 and was later adapted into English by Ben Power and directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road). The play tells the 163-year story of the three German-Jewish Lehman brothers, from their arrival in America...
Ying Yang Twins in San Jose

Ying Yang Twins in San Jose

Atlanta’s Ying Yang Twins helped define the crunk era by turning late-night club energy into a national language all its own.
Sheila E in Menlo Park

Sheila E. in Menlo Park

Daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, the Oakland Native got her first big break as percussionist for George Duke, and later with Prince.
Julie Fowlis in Saratoga

Julie Fowlis in Saratoga

Raised in Scotland's sparsely populated Outer Hebrides, folk singer Jule Fowlis was immersed in Scottish Gaelic language and traditions.
Los Calderones in San Jose

Los Calderones in San Jose

Bay area group, Los Calderones, brings the Afro-Latino swag to shows and parties wherever they are requested.
Images 2026 in Santa Clara

Images 2026 in Santa Clara

Pulling from different genres and styles to inspire awe and emotion, “Images” is a long-standing tradition at Santa Clara University.
Giselle in San Jose

Giselle in San Jose

It’s not another superhero movie, but a ballet called Giselle, with performers from Ukraine, Italy, Spain, the USA and Japan.

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