Extra! Extra! Country megastar Clint Black just released his first full-length APR 23 April/May 2016 15 Direct from Broadway comes “Newsies,” the smash-hit musical from Disney. Based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899, “Newsies” tells the story of young newspaper sellers who are exploited by their bosses and set out to enact change, only to be met by the ruthlessness of big business. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, the musical is filled with one heart-pounding song-and-dance number after another. May 10-15, times vary. Ticket prices vary. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Friendship in Bloom The Cherry Blossom Festival honors Cupertino’s sister city of Toyokawa, Japan. Guests enjoy Japanese food and beverages, demonstrations, entertainment, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. The festival benefits the nonprofit Cupertino Sister City Committee, which promotes friendship and student exchange programs between the two cities. Local nonprofits that support services for disadvantaged youth, sports, music and language programs will have fundraising booths. April 23-24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Memorial Park, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue, Cupertino. 408/940-5287. album of new songs in a decade. During his hiatus, major labels tried to convince the award-winning singer-songwriter to record others’ songs, but Black insisted on writing and producing them himself. “On Purpose” features a variety of self-produced songs, including ballads and twangy, upbeat numbers. The album showcases Black’s expressive voice, which first captivated fans in the late ’90s with songs like “When I Said I Do.” April 23, 8 p.m. Tickets $64. Heritage Theatre, 1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408- 866-2700. n Black Is Back MAY 10 THRU 15 APR 23 THRU 24
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