August/September 2015 11 AUG 20 THRU 30 M onterey Car Week is a car lover’s dream. For the last six years, automotive enthusiasts have flocked to the Central Coast to admire luxury and vintage cars on some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. This year’s featured marquee is Maserati, Ruxton and Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. Got the need for speed? Attendees can also watch cars race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and witness auctions, during which cars are sold at record prices. The fun begins with Automobilia Monterey—the largest automobilia show in America—where guests can buy original vintage posters, photographs, badges, hood ornaments, scale models and more. Other exciting events include the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, the Automotive Film and Arts Festival, the Italian Stampede exotic car rally, and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Aug. 10-16. Ticket prices vary. Multiple locations in Monterey. Visit montereycarweek.com for details. n Broadway superstar Idina Menzel rose to fame wi th her critically acclaimed performances in “Rent” and “Wicked.” Then last year, the enchanting songbird gained global recognition as the voice of Elsa the Snow Queen in Disney’s smash-hit movie “Frozen.” She made history as the first person to have a Billboard Top 10 hit—the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go” from “Frozen”—and a Tony Award for acting. Lauded for her formidable and emotional delivery, Menzel has the power to bring audiences to their knees. Fans can look forward to hearing that multiplatinum song, as well as “I Dreamed a Dream,” and more magical numbers in Concord. Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Tickets $34-$134. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 866/448-7849. T he whole family will get a kick out of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Circus Xtreme. The one-of-a-kind circus spectacle stars skilled artists and exotic animals, such as elephants and camels, performing awe-inspiring stunts. From BMX-style tricks to gravity-defying acrobatics, and vibrant song-and-dance routines, “The Greatest Show on Earth” has something for all ages to enjoy. Expect bright lights, heart-thumping music and a whole lot of energy. Ever see someone get shot out of a cannon? Get ready. Aug. 20- 30, times vary. Tickets $15- $70. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 866/448-7849. Clownin’ Around Honk if You Love Cars Magical Menzel AUG 7 AUG 10 THRU 16
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2015
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