Come Visit Mount Madonna School
Tues, Jan. 14: Campus Tour at Mount Madonna School. 9:30am. If you're looking for a school with small classes and learning that goes beyond the classroom walls, come find out more about our nurturing, Montessori-influenced PreK program, and college preparatory 1st–12th grade curriculum. MMS features a 355-acre campus, hands-on science labs, outdoor adventure and life skills, national and international travel, marine biology studies on Catalina Island, mixed-grade buddy program and visual and performing arts. Contact Benna at (408) 847-2717 or [email protected]
‘Peter and The Star Catcher’: A flight of imagination and joy
Created from the inspired best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, “Peter and the Star Catcher” is imaginatively transferred to the stage by Tony Award-winning writer Rick Elice, with award-winning directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers. Twelve actors play some 50 characters, telling the story of how and why Peter Pan came to be the boy who never wanted to grow up.
Mixing design styles—how to avoid mish-mash
Most of us have furniture pieces that are a mix of styles but often our rooms end up looking like a mish-mash rather than the eclectic look we want. Mixing traditional and contemporary styles can be a little tricky, but it's also a fun way to experiment with contrasts. By being aware of proportion and having an element that links the different styles, you can achieve a unique design scheme to suit your taste.
NFL is back in business as player representatives OK 10-year deal
NFL owners and negotiators for players have agreed to terms on a
‘Once On This Island’ delights
Take “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson and add writer Rosa Guy, who loosely bases a Caribbean flavored novella on the story, then add book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty and you have the latest offering from TheatreWorks: “Once On This Island.”
The Games Stepparents Play Offer No Real Solutions
Good morning, readers! During the past couple of weeks, I have written about what some of you may perceive as the usual struggles of child-rearing. But others might not understand the difference between raising natural children versus stepchildren. I mean, a kid is a kid, right?
Leash laws still apply in rural areas
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