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satire program, “The Daily Show.” Now Noah shares his unique Jperspective and well-honed humor on stage as he tours the country between tapings. June 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $49.50-$109.50. The oin Smuin Ballet as they indulge the Bay Area’s nostalgia for Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. Merchant of Music June/July 2017 15 Join musician Natalie Merchant for her Summer Tour 2017, “Three Decades of Song.” Merchant is most known for her swirling style of dance and easy listening version of alternative pop-rock style. Since she kicked off her solo career in 1993, the prolific songwriter and performer has released seven hit albums that resonate with Generation Xers. Her unique brand of folksy music is becoming increasingly popular with a new crop of younger listeners as well. With world class vino flowing and the stunning Mountain Winery as a backdrop, Merchant will perform crowd-pleasing classics such as “Carnival,” “Wonder,” “Cowboy Romance” and “Kind and Generous.” July 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $50.50- $100.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. n all things ’60s counterculture with a dance performance that defies convention and brings the era of endless possibilities to the stage with grace and elegance. Celebrate the “Summer of Love,” a mind altering event with profound implications for our region and far beyond, with this interpretation of the psychedelia, freedom and revolutionary zeitgeist of the tumultuous, boundary bending times. As always, Smuin leaps over the limits of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style. June 2-3, times vary. Tickets $57-$72. Sunset Center, San Carlos St. at Ninth Ave, Carmel. 831/620-2048. South African TStand-up revor Noah is famous for being the most successful comedian from South Africa, taking on serious topics and sprinkling them with hints of wit and sarcasm. His struggles as a biracial person growing up in pre- and post-apartheid era South Africa inspired him to write his compelling and acclaimed autobiography, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.” Noah hosted two seasons of his own late-night show before replacing Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s iconic and long-running news JUNE 23 Flower Power Pirouettes JULY 19 JUNE 2 THRU 3 OPPOSITE TOP: KRISTIN BARLOWE


South Bay Accent - June/July 2017
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