PRESEASON HOLIDAY GUIDE 90 South Bay Accent THE ARTS Music@Menlo. 55 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton, 650/330- 2030. www.musicatmenlo.org. Renowned for its immersive thematic concerts, Music@Menlo is an internationally acclaimed chamber music festival and institute boasting a roster of world-class artists and programs for emerging and pre-professional musicians. This holiday season, inspire friends and family with a subscription or individual tickets to the Winter Series concerts where premier artists and ensembles travel to the Bay Area for events between September and May. This year’s concerts feature the Borodin String Quartet on Oct. 18 and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Feb. 11. Music@Menlo’s signature offerings present a wide range of opportunities to connect with chamber music in new and innovative ways, through AudioNotes CDs, Café Conversations and lecture series. With concert tickets, you can give the gift of music and memories this holiday season. San Jose Museum of Art. 110 S. Market St., San Jose, 408/271-6840. www.sjmusart.org. One of the South Bay’s most treasured and innovative institutions, the SJMA celebrates diversity and innovation in modern and contemporary art, often providing international context for West Coast works. Established in 1969 in the historic former library, this pioneering museum boasts an everchanging array of special exhibitions of 20th- and 21stcentury art, from painting, sculpture and photography to video, installation and new media. After touring the galleries be sure to drop in at the Museum Store—a prime location for finding unique creative gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Stanford Live. Stanford University, 650/724-BING. live. stanford.edu. Stanford Live presents a diverse array of music, dance, opera and multimedia events on the Stanford University campus, uniting celebrated and emerging artists with the world-renowned campus and the greater Bay Area community. Highlights of the well-regarded arts organization’s 2015–16 season—its fourth in the new, state-of-the-art Bing Concert Hall—include appearances by piano virtuoso Murray Perahia, exciting taiko by Yamato—Drummers of Japan, jazz great Kurt Elling, young talents Trio Cleonice, Mexican legend Eugenia León and so much more. Make someone’s holiday special with the gift of tickets to one or more of these exciting performances. JEWELRY Kerns Fine Jewelry. 214 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, 650/348-7557. www.kernjewelers.com. Family owned since 1944, Kerns has been serving the Peninsula and Silicon Valley for three generations. Carrying many of the finest watch and jewelry lines in the industry, the store’s experts travel the globe to bring customers all the latest handcrafted designs. Kerns offers an extensive selection of diamonds and other precious and semiprecious gemstones, the finest men’s and women’s wrist watches from around the world and customizable gift items for that special one on your list. The store also provides jewelry and watch repair services as well as expert appraisals and estate buying. For keepsakes to be treasured for a lifetime, exquisite jewelry and elegant, distinctive timepieces, visit Kerns, where service and quality go hand in hand. GREAT GETAWAYS Aston Lakeland Village Resort. 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, 800/822-5969. www. AstonLakelandVillage.com. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with accommodations that are truly elevating. Lakeland Village is Tahoe’s premier condominium resort, featuring hotel amenities. Choices range from studios to five-bedroom townhomes, all with fireplaces and kitchens, with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast offered daily throughout the ski season. The resort is nestled on 19 acres of serene lakeside grounds surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Sierra Nevada. It is just one mile from the Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Area and all the action of the South Shore casinos. Lakeland’s free private shuttles make getting around easy. Or you can stay put, and enjoy the resort’s outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, sauna and fitness room. Costanoa Lodge and Camp. 2001 Rossi Road, Pescadero, 650/879-1100. www.costanoa.com. The tranquil surroundings of Costanoa Lodge and Camp make for a calming getaway, a welcome pre- or post-holiday treat. Situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just off scenic Highway 1, Costanoa is surrounded by endless acres of undisturbed wilderness, rolling coastal hills and secluded beaches. Guests have a variety of green-certified accommodations, starting with the luxury of the camp’s expansive lodge and including more rustic but comfortable options such as the Douglas Fir cabins and cozy tent bungalows. After a day of hiking, mountain biking or kayaking, enjoy a relaxing massage at the on-site spa followed by a meal of
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2015
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