26 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Keith Urban. Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Join the songwriter, vocalist and guitar virtuoso when he brings his Raise Em’ Up Tour to the Bay Area along with Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge. Tickets $29.95-$59.25. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Marc Anthony. Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Move your feet to the sweltering sounds of the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. Tickets $39- $234. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 800/745-3000. Juan Gabriel. Sept. 12, 8 p.m. With heavy influences of Mexican heritage that reach to all corners of the globe, this musician has written and recorded more than 1,000 songs in a variety of musical genres that manage to capture the essence of different heritages and lifestyles throughout the decades. Tickets $86.25-$286.75. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Blake Shelton. Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Country music fans first heard this talented musician slightly more than a decade ago. The rest of the country learned his name on the popular TV show, “The Voice.” Hear the Country Music Award’s Entertainer of the Year and husband of Miranda Lambert when he brings his tunes to Mountain View. Tickets $29.25- $59. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Heart. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Since 1974, these two talented sisters from Seattle have made up the backbone of the group whose bestknown hits include “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man.” Join the female rockers in Saratoga. Tickets $45-$95. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. Yanni. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. A global ambassador for peace, this Greek pianist’s music defies borders and speaks to people of all races and nations. Tickets $47.25- $104.75. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 510/ 569-2121. Martina McBride. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Her music was played more than any other female vocalist on country radio stations for an entire decade. Come see the Grand Ole Opry member strut her stuff under the stars. Tickets $45- $95. The Mountain Winery, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Crosby, Stills and Nash. Sept. 19, 8 p.m. One of the most influential and enduring bands around today, each of its members (David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash) have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Hear the beloved singers of songs such as “Suite Judy Blue Eyes” and “Our House” in San Jose. Tickets $56- $86. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Agustin Anievas. Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. The Steinway Society of the Bay Area kicks off its 20th-anniversary season with the internationally renowned pianist known for his effortless style and panache. Tickets $40-$60. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 408/990-0872. Train. Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m. The San Francisco based band’s latest single “Angel in Blue Jeans” is definitive Train with a hint of cowboy flair. Hear it and other tracks from their brand new album when they perform in their hometown. Tickets $55. The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Diana Ross. Sept. 25, 8 p.m. She’s the most successful female artist in the history of music. Need we say more? Tickets $61-$131. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Patti LaBelle. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Last year, this soulful songstress celebrated 50 years in the music business. Tune in for the spectacular sounds of the R&B vocalist with gospel roots. Tickets $55-$125. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. An Italian Tour. Sept 27-28, 8 p.m. (Saturday), 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). Explore Italy through music in this Symphony Silicon Valley concert conducted by Karen Kamensed. Works by Verdi, Resphigi and Berlioz and viola solo by Patricia Whaley. Tickets $42- $86. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Theater AUGUST Pride and Prejudice. Aug. 1-31, 7 p.m. (Thursday - Sunday). Jane Austen’s beloved novel comes to life on stage under a canopy of Redwood trees during this Shady Shakespeare performance. Enjoy the hilarious romance between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy set in England during the early 1800s. Tickets $15-$20, free for youth 17 and under with paying adult. Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga. 408/867-4040. Side Show. Through Aug. 3, times vary. Conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton are connected at the hip in this beloved play that the Children’s Musical Theater presents every seven years. Based on a true story, the touching tale follows siblings who became famous stage performers in the 1930s. Tickets $16- $24. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/288-5347 ext. 336. The Pirates of Penzance. Aug. 9-10, times vary. Lamplighters Music Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s wacky comic opera filled with unforgettable melodies and tongue-twisting tunes. Tickets $20-$48. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. The Taming of the Shrew. Aug. 9-10, 16 and 23, times vary. Take in a little Shakespeare during this family-friendly performance featuring lots of twists, clowns and crazy disguises. Don’t forget a picnic and a blanket for the professional Shakespeare in the Park play. Sequoia High School Campus, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. 650/780-7000. New Works Festival. Aug. 9-14, times vary. Help shape five new shows for America’s future during this TheatreWorks event consisting of playwrights and composers from across the nation with works in the early development stage. The public is invited to attend performances, give critiques and participate in a panel discussion with the artists. Tickets $19-$65. Lucie Stern Community Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-1960. PHOTO BY (RIGHT) DEBORAH FEINGOLD Rigoletto, Sept. 6-21, California Theatre, San Jose; Beyoncé, Aug. 5-6, AT&T Park, San Francisco; Amy Bloom, Aug. 7, Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park
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