keeps on giving, purchase a subscription. Upcoming shows
include “Frost/Nixon” (Jan. 16–Feb. 10, 2019), “Marie and
Rosetta” (March 6–31, 2019), “Hershey Felder: A Paris Love
Story” (April 3–28, 2019) and “Archduke” (June 5–30, 2019).
WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE 525 S. Winchester Blvd.,
San Jose, 408/247-2000. winchestermysteryhouse.com.
This historic architectural gem was the obsession-project of
Sarah Winchester, a 19th-century widow who spent decades
adding on to her house to deter the spirits of those killed by
the guns her husband’s company made. Today, you can tour
the labyrinthine mansion and learn why it’s called one of the
most haunted places in the world. Built during the Victorian
era, the Winchester Mystery House is especially inspiring
during the holidays. The shimmering Christmas tree, the
warm exchange of Christmas cards, hanging stockings by
the fire—each of these traditions has its own special story.
In true holiday spirit, Sarah’s eccentric mansion is open
for daily tours through December 31st, which will feature a
sprinkling of Victorian holiday traditions, beautiful holiday
decor, music and more.
Stocking Stuffers
SOUTH BAY ACCENT 950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 3110,
San Jose, 408/244-5100. southbayaccent.com. Give a gift
that keeps giving all year long: a subscription to South
Bay Accent! Each issue is packed with all the best of our
dynamic region—from local personalities, trends, food, arts
and entertainment to travel, fashion, home design, health and
business. For 40 years, readers have dipped into our pages
to discover new and exciting things to learn, places to see
and experiences to remember. In every issue, our inclusive,
two-month Calendar offers more than 150 great reasons to
get out and about, and our popular Dining Guide points the
way to tons of notable restaurants for every appetite and
budget. This holiday, surprise a friend with a subscription to
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and New Year’s on a diva-worthy Parisian excursion with
Opera San Jose (Dec. 25, 2018–Jan. 2, 2019). February 9th
is all about modern classic Moby-Dick as KQED Silicon Valley
Arts, Culture, and Tech reporter Rachel Myrow moderate two
panel discussions featuring Moby-Dick composer Jake Heggie
and principal artists from the Opera San José production at
the California Theatre.
PENINSULA BALLET THEATRE 1880 South Grant St., San
Mateo. 650/342-3262. peninsulaballet.org. Create cherished
family memories with a dazzling holiday outing to a performance
by Peninsula Ballet. Take petite patrons of the arts
to see Nutcracker Sweet (Dec 1–2, 8–9, 15–16) a condensed,
tot-friendly version of the Christmas classic. Head to the
Fox Theatre in Redwood City to jazz up the season with the
widely acclaimed Hip Hop Nutcracker (Dec 21–23, 28–29), a
new take on the holiday classic; then round out the holidays
with performances of PBT’s full-length Nutcracker (Dec
22–24, and Dec 29), a sumptuous production featuring over
125 characters. Gift classes to your favorite aspiring dancer
or host a festive fete at the Peninsula Ballet Theatre, which
features five dance studios, a pilates studio, a meeting room
and a spacious lobby.
THEATREWORKS SILICON VALLEY Various locations.
650/463-1960. theatreworks.org. Now in its 49th year,
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s exhilarating repertoire
continues to enthrall South Bay audiences. This season
is no exception, as the celebrated company presents the
enchanting Broadway musical “Tuck Everlasting” at Palo
Alto’s Lucie Stern Theatre (Through Dec. 30, 2018). Take
time for some theatrical therapy with the grown-up holiday
hit “The Santaland Diaries” (Dec. 5–23, 2018) at the Lohman
Theatre in Los Altos Hills. Based on celebrated humorist David
Sedaris’s most cringeworthy cherished memories, this show
will have you laughing off seasonal stress. For the gift that
