‘Beautiful’: The Carol King musical
Take some words, add some music and have Carol King meld it all into something “Beautiful.” That's what happened with the songs Carol King (a superb Jessie Mueller) created in her ingenious - sometimes - jarring life. “Beautiful” begins with songs by Carol, her husband Gerry Goffin (a moving Jake Epstein) and friends, and competitors Barry Mann (a loveable Jarrod Spector) and Cynthia Weil (outstanding Anika Larsen). It continues to the time when Carol leaves a bad marriage and reluctantly composes, writes lyrics, sings solo and records one of the most successful albums of all times - “Tapestry” - and finds her dream come true performing at Carnage Hall.
NHL: Hertl’s four goals lead Sharks past New York 9-2
SAN JOSE – Stepping outside of the Pacific Division for the first time this season did little to deter the streaking San Jose Sharks Tuesday night.
Phidgety About History
Inspiration for delving into Gilroy’s history comes from many quarters: the books of Claudia Salewske, Teddy Goodrich and Elizabeth Barratt; bits of conversation with friends, glimpses of old photographs—and reading messages on “Remembering Gilroy” (go to https://www.facebook.com/about/groups and type “Remembering Gilroy” in the search box at top right). Started by Kathleen Chavez, people chime in with a wide range of memories about Gilroy.
Habitat Agency launches 50-year plan
Santa Clara County is stepping up efforts to support restoration and conservation projects through collaborative efforts from a number of local, state and federal agencies.
PGA: Frys.com Open features quality field
If this is the last time the Frys.com Open is going to be played at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin — the tournament will switch to the Silverado Resort’s North Course in Napa next year with an option to return to the South Valley area in 2015 and 2016 — then it’s been an incredible four-year journey.
Disney On Ice: ‘Passport To Adventure’
Grab the kids and get to the Disney on Ice presentation of “Passport To Adventure.” It is delightful, educational and full of clever choreography, glorious costumes, exhilarating music and special effects. It has all the favorite Disney characters you can bundle in one evening without going into overdrive.
