90 South Bay Accent WINDOWS & BEYOND 4020 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA. 650/938-8822; 46279 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA. 510/623-8822. www.windowsandbeyond.com. A fresh look for the home can set the mood for a joyous holiday season. Windows & Beyond offers creative yet elegant design solutions that will fit your lifestyle and budget. The company’s experienced stylists help clients find the perfect accent pieces, guide color and tint selections for the walls and presentfabrics that pull it all together for the right look. For added control and convenience, Windows & Beyond offers motorized window treatments to optimize the lighting environment and create the ideal atmosphere in every room. Discover the latest trends in window treatments, draperies, hardware, designer fabric and accessories – everything you’ll need to enliven your home and dazzle your guests for the holidays and throughout the new year. THE ARTS SMUIN BALLET 415/556-5000. The Bay Area’s own contemporary ballet company delights audiences with its artistry, showmanship and passion. With Artistic Director Celia Fushille at the helm, the company seamlessly merges classical and contemporary dance to rave reviews from around the country. For its 21st season, Smuin presents its Un-Ballet series: Untamed, Uncorked and Unlaced, three programs that showcase the dynamic Smuin style. Through Dec. 28, Smuin presents “The Christmas Ballet, Uncorked,” an enchanting holiday celebration set to carols, the songs of Elvis Presley and everything in between. No matter what the season, tickets to Smuin Ballet make a magical gift sure to please dance connoisseurs and new fans alike. 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 2014-15 season — its third in the new, stateof the-art Bing Concert Hall — include appearances by piano virtuoso Lang Lang, dancer-choreographer Bill T. Jones, Ukrainian folk quartet DakhaBrakha, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, a debut music-theater work called “The Demo,” which explores the dawn of the digital age, and much more. Make someone’s holiday special with the gift of tickets to one or more of these exciting performances. GREAT GETAWAYS ASTON LAKELAND VILLAGE RESORT 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA. 800/822-5969. www. lakeland-village.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 Sierras. 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, CA. 650/879-7306. 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 farm-inspired California coastal cuisine at Cascade Bar & Grill. Special weekend packages for both couples and families are offered. NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. 800/427-4124. winetrain.com. A visit to Northern California’s world-renowned Wine Country is the ideal gift for the wine enthusiast on your list. And what better way to relax and truly enjoy this picturesque region than on a three-hour round-trip excursion that winds through vineyards in Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutheford and St. Helena. Riders have the option of a lunch or dinner tour, both of which include elegant dishes prepared inside the train’s own kitchen car and served in a fully restored 1915-17 Pullman car or a 1952 Vista Dome car. There is wine tasting on board, and prepurchased winery tours also are available. So when the occasion calls for more than just a bottle of fine wine, try an entire Wine Train – it’s just the ticket. 30th ANNUAL HOLIDAY GUIDE GALORE & MORE
South Bay Accent - Dec 2014/Jan 2015
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