Romancing the Stage Kristin Chenoweth stole hearts and rose to Broadway super-stardom as Glinda in “Wicked,” a performance so iconic it changed the Great White Way for good. She’s since become a sweetheart of the small and silver screens, dazzling audiences across the globe with her soaring vocals and girl-next-door charm. During an intimate evening of romance, glamour and laughter, this must-see leading lady will perform a handpicked selection of musical theater favorites, including American Songbook classics from her upcoming album “The Art of Elegance.” Tickets $15–$65. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464. Daffodil Daydreams FEB 24 THRU 26 10 South Bay Accent Da f f o d i l s , c a - mellias, magnolias, flowering plum B y C a r o l e B a r r o w and daphne lead the floral parade each spring at Filoli where more than 500,000 bulbs burst into bloom. Get an eyeful of the estate’s flowering beauties, picturesque pathways and elegant architecture with a three-day program of walks, lectures and handson horticultural demonstrations. Take a bit of the magic home with you; these easy-to-grow garden varieties thrive in almost any landscape. Admission fees apply for non-members. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300, ext. 508. Smooth songster Sting saunters into San Francisco to seduce audiences with new numbers from his recently released 12th solo studio album, “57th & 9th,” his first rock/pop project in over a decade. The enlightened entertainer will be joined by his longtime guitarist, Dominic Miller, along with drummer Josh Freese and guitarist Rufus Miller. Special guests include singer/songwriter Joe Sumner as well as San Antonio based Tex Mex band, The Last Bandoleros. Tickets from $84.50. The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s FEB 5 THRU 6 SCENE Sting Fling MAR 25
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2017
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