holiday gift guide 2010

gift guide2010

An advertising supplement

produced by the Palo Alto Weekly,

The Almanac and Mountain View Voice

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Learn to love your camera this holiday seasonThe DSLR is the brilliant digital progeny of

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Passionate about JewelryDarren McClung Estate and Precious

Jewelry is a jewelry lover’s treasure chest. For 17 years its extraordinary collection has been enhanced by the individual selection of the most beautiful, exquisitely made jewels by the world’s top designers or by designing their own timeless heirlooms. The talented artistic jewelers and designers that fabricate these jewels are also responsible for the custom work and restoration of their client’s jewelry, assuring that all work is in their most competent hands. The store also showcases period and antique jewelry from the 1790s through the 1950s with an emphasis on Art Deco and Edwardian jewels in their original �ne condition.

Darren is also passionate about people and

the community that has supported his business for 17 years. His record of “giving back” includes support of Childrens Hospital, Menlo Charity Horse Show, Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto Humane Society and Vista Center For The Blind.

And be sure to mark your calendars for these Holiday Special Events:

November 19 and 20: British Designer Rodney Rayner and Gellner

West Germany’s Randy Pavlow.

December 10 and 11: The Michael Beaudry!

Friday Events: Noon-6Saturday Events: 11-4

Store Hours: Tuesday through Friday 11- 6; Saturday 11-4

Darren McClung Estate and Precious Jewelry The Stanford Barn, 700 Welch Road Suite 102

Palo Alto. 650.321.5994 www.darrenmcclung.com

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Something Creative for EveryoneLocated in the heart of Downtown Palo Alto,

this treasure trove of art supplies, framing, gifts and stationary, has been providing their cus-tomers with all their creative needs along with exceptional customer service for over half a cen-tury. Come in and be WOWED!

Whether looking for traditional art supplies, photo & ready-made frames, custom framing, or fun and unique gifts, University Art is your one stop shop. In the main store they not only carry art supplies and framing, but a whole array of memory making supplies, journals, sta-tionary, creative papers, port-folios, art books and unique gifts. They have been providing the Bay Area with top quality framing for over 60 years. For the past 15 years, they’ve been voted the “Best Frame Shop” on the Mid-Peninsula. University Art’s custom frame designers are highly expe-rienced, friendly and professional. They do all their custom framing in-house and have the largest selection of ready-made and photo frames in the Bay Area.

Then step into The Annex for high design and contemporary handcrafted accessories. You’ll � nd sparkling contemporary art glass; beautiful and fun handmade jewelry from artists all over; a delightful selection of luxurious soaps and

body lotions and pampering products; gorgeous scarves & wraps; a tantalizing

supply of handbags, totes and carrying cases; gift cards and gift wrap; and many more fun and funny unique gifts to pamper yourself or your loved ones.

Started in 1948, “UArt” is still a family-owned and oper-ated business that is commit-ted to the communities we

serve. While we’ve kept up with the times via our website and online shopping – we never forget the importance of having real people available to personally assist you with all your creative needs.

If it’s creative, it’s bound to be here!University Art

267 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650.328.3500www.universityart.com

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Facing Up to The HolidaysThe Holiday Season, �lled with celebrations

and events, is often followed by the setting of New Year’s resolutions for how we take care of our bodies, face and skin. Whether it’s a treat you’ve just decided to give yourself or something you’ve been considering for a while, a few simple things can reduce the signs of aging.

Dr. Jill Hessler, a double board certi�ed Facial Plastic Surgeon, states that, “The eyes are generally the �rst place to display signs of aging.” Fortunately, there are a wide variety of treatments available. Botox works very well to erase the crow’s feet and lines between the eyebrows. Lasers and chemical peels can smooth the skin when deeper lines are present, as well as remove signs of sun dam-age. When under-eye bags are present, surgery

is your best option, Dr. Hessler explains.Dr. Hessler received her training at the Uni-

versity of Michigan and was on the faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine before moving to the Bay Area to start her prac-tice in Palo Alto. Among numerous honors, she was selected again by her peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” She also serves as di-rector of an international course on rhinoplasty, instructing surgeons on the art of aesthetic nose surgery, and teaches at additional courses on aging face. She has extensive experience in all aspects of facial plastic surgery, including eyelid surgery, facelift, rhinoplasty and browlift. She is excited to o�er her experience and expertise to private clients in the discreet setting of the newly built Palo Alto o�ce and surgery center at Premier Plastic Surgery.

Now is the time to visit Dr. Hessler for your individualized consultation to get you ready for those upcoming holiday events!

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Tree Lighting Kicks o� the Holiday Season at Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo

Hillsdale Shopping Center is the perfect place to start and �nish holiday shopping while enjoying a variety of festivities. This hub of ac-tivity will be home to Santa who will greet chil-dren, pose for photos and even take photos with family pets. Other festivities take center stage during November and December:

Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Penin-sula Ballet & Masterworks Chorale – Friday, November 19; 6:30 pm

KQED/PBS “The Cat in the Hat” Character Meet and Greet – Saturday, November 20; 9:30 am

Photos with Santa – Saturday, November 20 – Friday, December 24. Visit www.hillsdale.com for Santa’s hours and pricing.

Pet Photos with Santa – Sunday, November 21 – Wednesday, December 15. (Wednesdays and Sundays) Visit www.hillsdale .com for times

Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 4; 8:00 am. Tickets are $9 general admission. Outback Steakhouse breakfast of scrambled egg croissant with cheese, bacon, fresh fruit, orange juice and hot chocolate with Santa! For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/133423 or call 1 800 838 -3006

One Warm Coat Drive – Nov. 26 – Decem-ber 17th Clean new or reusable coats will be ac-cepted at The Customer Service Center daily on behalf of Samaritan House.

Samaritan House Giving Tree – Samari-tan House will be accepting gift donations for children, teens and seniors. Donations accepted: Friday, December 3, 10 & 17; 4:30-9:00 pm Saturday, December 4, 11, 18; 2-6 pm

Toys for Tots Drive – December 1-22. Bring your donations to the Toy Drive Outpost located across from LEGO; 10am-8pm

www.WindowsAndBeyond.com633 W. Dana St., Mtn. View, CA 94041 Tel (650) 938-8822

Custom Interiors from Concept to Creation


TREE LIGHTINGCeremonyFriday, November 19th at 6:30 PM

Little ones will receive free jingle bells to ring in the season!Visit www.hillsdale.com or call 650-345-8222 for more information.

We’re creating bright holiday beginnings with the lighting of our 32’ tree and celebrating Santa’s arrival.

Enjoy festive entertainment by Peninsula Ballet Theatre, Masterworks Chorale and ornament making for the kids.

HILLSDALE SHOPPING CENTERNORDSTROM, MACY’S AND SEARS PLUS 130 SPECIALTY STORES Located off Hwy. 101 at Hillsdale Blvd. and El Camino Real

in San Mateo Shop Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm and Sun. 11 am - 7 pm. 650.345.8222 hillsdale.com. Call for our extended holiday hours. Hillsdale is serviced by calTrain and SamTrans. Gift Cards available for purchase daily at the Customer Service Center located across from The Tailor Maid

The Pet Place“Not a chain…

just one special store”

777 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park

325-PETSM-F 10-6 • Thurs 10-8 • Sat 10-5

Personalized Service, Referrals & Information, Problem Solving,

Outstanding Beds, Books, Toys & Treats, Competitive Prices,

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A full line of pet supplies, accessories and gifts for your dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals, reptiles, amphibs, birds & fish … also, wild

creature supplies

• Innova • Natural Balance • Nutro • Wellness • Solid Gold

• Canidae • Nat. Planet Organics • Holistic Select • Wysong • Felidae

• Sweet Harvest • Oxbow • Raw Frozen Food and much more...

Owners Lynn and Marc Macy Lifelong Menlo Park residents, dedicated in every way to the health, education, and welfare of animals. Co-founders of the

Stanford Cat Network and owners Pet Prints animal photography

…while visions of the The Pet Place danced in their heads…

Direct Clothiers will Suit Your Schedule!

We o�er Exceptional, Custom Hand Made Clothing and Shirts by:

Brioni, Oxxford Clothes, Hickey Freeman, Robert Talbott and H. Freeman.

Along with the superb clothing and shirts o�ered, you will experience superior service beyond your expectations all in the comfort of your home or o�ce.

We know your time is limited that is why our clients enjoy and prefer us coming directly to them!

Bringing you 40 years experience in the �ne men’s tailored clothing business with a smile!

Our knowledge, dedication to detail and expertise of how �ne clothing, should �t, feel and look when on; gives you the best �tting, well balanced garments possible!

Since 2000, we have been serving prominent clients (you may even know some of them) throughout the Greater Bay Area.

Please give Bob a call – you will be glad you did!

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Preserving redwood forests since 1900

Sempervirens Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible

as allowed by law.

Give a giftthat grows…

Help us preserve our redwoodforests. For only $50, we willplant a tree in the Santa CruzMountains, and send the recipientan attractive gift card in yourname. The perfect gift for theholidays, birthdays, weddings,anniversaries and memorials.

Dedicated trees, with a personalized nameplate,begin at $500.

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Health and Acupuncture

This Holiday season give the gift of health, wellness and energy balance to yourself and your loved ones.

Gen Acupuncture is working hard to spread the bene�ts of acupuncture and remove the mystery and skepticism that has been bestowed upon it by western medicine.

Gen Acupuncture is dedicated to uncovering the root, or gen, of our patients’ ailments and diseases so that the appropriate treatments can be applied. We follow the founding concept of oriental medicine, which says that in order to treat an ailment or disease, you must �rst treat its root cause.

The overall well-being of our patients is of utmost importance. We strive to help each pa-tient �nd a healthy balance of mind and body through individualized treatment plans based on gen.

Gen Acupuncture 1704 Miramonte Ave., Suite 6

Mountain View 650.967.4323

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Windows & BeyondOur goal is to work with you to help you re-

alize your vision. Whether you are in the begin-ning stages of your design planning or need help with the �nishing touches, Windows and Beyond will help guide you to �nd the right win-dow coverings, draperies and accent pieces that will perfectly re�ect your lifestyle, personality, taste and budget.

Since 1990, Windows & Beyond has helped create beautiful living spaces for thousands of Bay Area clients. We o�er expert help with win-dow treatments, color consultations, and assis-tance with furniture and accessory selections to make a house your home.

Windows and Beyond is a Hunter Douglas Gallery Dealer. We carry all of the latest innova-tive products from Hunter Douglas. We also sell and repair Hunter Douglas window coverings.

We have two locations to serve our Bay area customers:

Mountain View 633 W. Dana Street. 650.938.8822

Fremont 155 Anza Street. 510.623.8822

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HAPPY HOLIDAYSPaquette Opticians

Celebrating 37 years!

(656) 965-4488 785 Castro Street, Mountain View

Bonnie - Linda - VanessaFamily Owned since 1973

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Wine and specialty food experts

Draeger’s Market has been catering to the distinctive tastes of the San Francisco Bay Area since 1925, earning a reputation for providing the very best food and wine from around the world.

Draeger’s o�ers Specialty and Natural Foods, 300 varieties of Specialty Cheeses, Organic Pro-duce, a broad selection of Bakery and Delicates-sen products made fresh in their own kitchens every day, a full butcher shop and over 2500 domestic and imported wines. Party Trays are available. Awards include National Retailer of the Year for Wines and Spirits, 2010 Marketer Award for Lamb, and Reader’s Choice for Best Grocery Store.

For holiday gift giving, the Home Department o�ers a wide variety of quality culinary tools, cookware, cook books and other accoutrements of the table. Food and Wine Gift baskets, Gift Cards and Gift Registry are available in the store or online.

Draeger’s Market 1010 University Dr., Menlo Park. 650.324.7700

www.Draegers.com

For over 50 years, Ming’s has served Bay Area customers with its famous Chicken Salad, Ming’s Beef, Hunan Eggplant and Dim Sum. Enjoy a fabulous variety of regional Chinese dishes, including a 40-item Vegetarian Menu. Attention to detail and focus on the best in service, menu and atmosphere has made Ming’s one of the most popular dining destinations on the Peninsula.

Open 365 days a yearDaily 11am-9:30pmDim Sum on carts until 3pmTake-out, Delivery AvailableCocktails/Full Bar. Free Wi� Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Mon-Fri

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“Best Chinese restaurant in

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—CBS 5 ‘Eye on the Bay’

1700 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto

(at E. Bayshore Rd o� Hwy 101)

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This Holiday Season

Calafia Cafe & Market A Go Go

The Town & Country Village

855 El Camino Real Suite 130

Palo Alto, California (650) 322-9200 Calafiapaloalto.com

67 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto

Since 1992, the first and finest in consigned furniture.

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“Setting a Standard of Quality in the Burger Industry.”

Mountain View615 W. El Camino Real (650) 967-0851

PATIO DINING Great place to meet

Voted Best Burger for over 17 Years

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No place like Ming’sDim Sum… Chinese Chicken Salad… Ginger

Crab… Garlic-Baked Lobster… If Thoughts of these stir up your appetite, follow the path thou-sands of diners have taken for over 54 years and head for Ming’s. Noted for its Cantonese, Hunan, Szechwan and Hong Kong-style dishes, this ev-er-popular dining spot brings customers to Palo Alto for the celebrated “Ming’s Experience.”

Ming’s Exterior façade and interior décor in-spire the elegant feeling of a centuries-old Impe-rial Palace. The front door, �anked by two carved stone Foo Dogs, opens to an elegant marble-topped full bar and lounge. The right side of the bar are three private dining rooms which can join to become a 250 guests banquet hall.

During lunch hours, dim sum is a big draw, served from little “bu�ets on wheels” carted to your table by attentive waitresses. These small delicacies range from Har Gau (steamed shrimp dumplings), spring rolls and pot stickers to stu�ed mushrooms and countless others, allow-ing you to sample a great variety of �avors.

Ming’s Open 365 days a year

1700 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, 650.856.7700 mings.com

Compassion for PetsWinners of The Almanacs’ Reader’s Choice

Award for the 18th consecutive year, The Pet Place owners Lynn and Marc Macy, along with their friendly, knowledgeable sta�, provide outstanding customer service.

This is a wonderful pet supply store, with such heart and compassion for animals, dedi-cated to health, education, welfare, rescue, and adoptions. The store o�ers an incredible selec-tion of products for whatever is needed to take the best possible care of your animals.

The Pet Place goes the extra mile, whether it is locating a di�cult to �nd product, a refer-ral for a veterinary specialist, a custom harness for a disabled dog, or a toy for your favorite “grandcat”.

The Pet Place has been recognized national-ly as U.S. retailer of the year by the Pet Product News magazine and has received the City of Menlo Park’s prestigious Golden Acorn award for professional excellence.

The Pet Place 777 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park

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The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (CPAU) is a customer-owned utility that has served the community for over 110 years. Residents and businesses maintain control over utility services with locally-accessible �eld crews and customer services sta�.

The money that Palo Altans spend on their utilities bills stays in the local economy. It goes to the operation of the utilities and to support other City services such as libraries, police, �re and recreation.

CPAU aims to provide all of its customers with reliable, environmentally-sound service at the lowest possible cost, while encouraging e�ciency improvements to reduce monthly bills. As purchasing an energy e�cient car reduces your total gasoline bill, improving the e�ciency of utility use maintains or lowers your bill. CPAU o�ers many incentives and programs to help you control costs.

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Visit livegreene for unique green gifts for every occasion. All of our products are made from recycled, reclaimed, organic, and/or sustainable materials. Even our shelving is made of recycled paper! Or visit our online store for the perfect eco gift. It’s fun and easy to make your home or office green at livegreene. Green to the power of everything!

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526 Waverley St. Downtown Palo Alto(650) 328-8555 Toyandsport.com

Fun For Everyone Since 1930


InnVision: The Way Home

As Silicon Valley’s leading provider of housing and homeless services, we currently serve more than 27,000 clients and provide 195,000 nights of shelter and 500,000 meals to very low income, homeless and at-risk families and individuals. Children are the largest growing segment of our clients served.

InnVision operates programs in 26 locations, from San Jose to Redwood City, to address the needs of people in transition. InnVision pro-grams o�er emergency shelter, transitional and permanent support housing and multiservice centers. Our comprehensive services provide individualized and group support with personal and job development, money management, child development and after-school programs.

With your support, we can continue to provide critical services to those most in need in our com-munity and empower our clients by providing them with the tools they need to �nd…the Way Home.

InnVision 1900 The Alameda Suite 400, San Jose.

408.292.4286 www.innvision.org

It’s Holiday Time! Celebrate at Scott’s

For over twenty years, Scott’s Seafood has been a Palo Alto tradition. Our warm atmosphere and friendly service provide an inviting counter-part to our fresh seafood menu. Scott’s is best known for serving the freshest seafood from local and distant waters as well as USDA prime dry-aged steaks.

From our savory clam chowder to Dungeness crab cakes, the �avors burst forth with original-ity and an Old World charm. Our new menu is modern and contemporary using seasonal in-gredients and organic produce.

We feature a California wine list and full bar. For a romantic evening, business luncheon or a casual meal with friends before or after a Stanford game, come to Scott’s and let our experience work for you. Scott’s is open seven days a week for break-fast, lunch and dinner. We have live music in the bar every Thursday and Friday nights. And don’t miss our daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m.

Scott’s Seafood #1 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto

650.323.1555 www.scottsseafoodpa.com

PHOTOGRAPHYTHEODORE H. MOCK

415 University Avenue, Palo Alto 650.321.5574

www.mockphotography.com [email protected]

Families Change . . . Children Grow . . . Our Portraits are Forever

Make your holiday appointment now!

Restore faded, old or torn memories

Open 7 Days A Week

473 University Avenue

Café Café Renzo


Voted Best Jewelry and Gift Shop 2010

Shady Lane originated over 30 years ago to sell our own designs and we now offer artisan-designed gifts from not only local but international designers. We always choose our offerings with an artistic eye and display them in lovely arrangements at very reason-able prices. Our extensive selection is simply extraordinary!

The Trollbead collection is a Danish artisan-designed line that we are now o�ering and it is very much like Shady Lane, artist founded and family owned. We are always thankful to our customers who share the Shady Lane experi-ence with family and friends as we are now gen-erations enjoying our lives together.

Please view our new website to see why we are better than ever!

Complimentary gift wrapping is now avail-able!

Shady Lane Gifts from the Heart

441 University Ave. 650.321.1099 shadylanegallery.com2 0 1 0

The Straight ScoopHair International is celebrating 20 years at

Stanford Shopping Center. We are very excited to have been voted, for the 5th year in a row, Best Hair Salon and Best Men’s Salon in the Palo Alto Weekly readers poll. We are committed to providing the highest quality service, products and treatments.

Because of the recent controversy regarding Brazilian Blow-dry treatments, we want to as-sure our clients that our product is 100% form-aldehyde free, independent lab tested, and safe for both customers and stylists. In our salon, the service is performed only by stylists certi�ed and trained in this procedure. Brazilian Blow-dry by Cadiveu, manufactured in Brazil, results in smooth, easy-care, silky and healthy hair. Used on all hair types—and can tame the frizziest hair—it can lasts 3-5 months. We love it, and our customers have found it to be life-changing! Please visit us this holiday season, and enjoy our friendly, experienced sta� and reasonable pric-es. You can rely on us to make your visit a happy and healthy one. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday, Pam Decharo, Salon Owner.

Hair Interntional Stanford Shopping Center. 650.324.2007

www.hairinternational.com

Prix Fixe Menu$30 (includes Starter, Entreé & Dessert)Main Dining Room Only - Parties of up to six persons

3001 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94061

(at Selby Lane, at the border of Atherton & Redwood City)

Monday thru Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm Dinner Only

650.321.4080www.chantillyrestaurant.com

Private RoomsSpecial Occasion DinnersAward Winning Cuisine


IT’S TRUE. Some televisions use more than 650 kilowatt hours of electricity per year—costing you about $75 annually! Some high definition televisions with a 40-inch or larger screen use more electricity than even a typical refrigerator.*

*per Natural Resources Defense Council

Did you know that some electronics use more electricity than other appliances or devices?

For more ways to save, visitwww.cityofpaloalto.org/resrebate

Tips for saving money with electronics:• Buy ENERGY STAR® rated equipment

• Compare energy use between models.

• Purchase a model with a power saver mode, and set it to this mode BEFORE you wrap it.

• Disable “Quick Start” options that leave electronics in a constant standby mode.

• When electronic devices are done charging, unplug the charger.

ENERGY SMART THIS HOLIDAY.

When purchasing electronics think

Edith Schneider Design

A truly hidden treasure is “Edith Schneider Jewelry & Accessories” at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. If you are looking for unique one-of-a-kind gifts, this is the place to go. Handmade jewelry and clothing designed by Edith Schneider and accessories from artists all over the US are arranged by color groups in her delightful store & studio at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Hats and scarves made of bamboo, felt or silk; bags made of felt, fab-ric or leather; fun cards, glass boxes, pewter photo stands and paper weights etc, you will be surprised with the variety of tasteful gifts you can �nd there. Walk through the store, or visit the courtyard that Edith has changed into a sculpture garden with the artwork of four local artists.

Edith Schneider Allied Arts Guild

75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. 650.327.2545 Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www.edithschneider.com

Celebrating 37 Years of clear vision

Paquette Opticians wants to thank everyone for the devoted support.

October 1st we celebrated 37 years in busi-ness. We are the last independent optician in Sil-icon Valley and are family owned and operated.

Bob Paquette started his career as a medi-cal corpsman in the U.S. NAVY, continuing on to become an optician. On October 1st 1973 Bob opened his own business. With support of family, opthalmologists and optometrists throughout the valley he grew. Bob and his wife M.E. Paquette MD shared patients, solving end-less medical mysteries and became very in-volved in the community and charities.

Bonnie, his daughter, has carried on in his place with the help of her sister Linda and sta�, including manager Vanessa. They continue to provide unique, quality products and service. Their patients come from 9 countries and over twenty states and all agree, Paquette Opticians is a positive, happy place to shop and o�er old fashion personal service.

Paquette Opticians 785 Castro Street, Suite C. 650.965.4488


A Holiday Treat for the FamilyThe Bay Area’s hottest holiday ticket, The

Christmas Ballet, makes its annual visit with a perfect gift for audience members of all ages. Smuin Ballet’s snow-�lled extravaganza boasts everything from ballet, tap, and jazz to a wealth of other dances and music drawn from holiday tra-ditions from around the world.

Called “an ode to holiday mischief” by 7x7 Magazine and “an e�ervescent bau-ble” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this enormously popular celebration in-cludes gorgeous tradition-al ballet danced to Handel, Bach, and familiar carols (the Classical Christmas) along with contemporary pieces set to beloved pop tunes by Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick Jr., and Elvis (the Cool Christmas). This year fea-tures two world premieres: Choreographer in Residence Amy Seiwert’s ballet performed to Leonard Bernstein’s sweeping version of “Carol of the Bells,” and Ballet Master Amy London’s cheery addition set to Andy Williams’ “It’s the

Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” In the spirit of the season, Smuin Ballet con-

tinues its partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program by o�ering an opportunity at each of its venues to help those in need. Bring

a new, unwrapped toy to the box o�ce, and you’ll re-ceive 50% o� your ticket to the 8:00 pm performance of The Christmas Ballet on Saturday, December 11th at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

On Saturday December 11th following the 2:00 pm show, Smuin Ballet presents its special children’s recep-

tion, “Santa’s Sweets.” Santa will be dropping in for a visit with his favorite Smuin Ballet dancers, and children (of all ages) are invited! Bring your favorite youngsters, enjoy some holiday treats – and don’t forget your camera.

Single tickets ($49, $59, and $62) are available through the Mountain View Center for the Per-forming Arts box o�ce at 650.903.6000.

www.smuinballet.org

Brighten Your Holidays at Shreve Jewelers Stanford Shopping Center

Shreve & Co. was established in 1852 just four years after the discovery of gold in the California hills. The oldest retail business in San Francisco and oldest jeweler in California, Shreve was the only jeweler to survive the 1906 earthquake and �re.

After the deaths of the two intrepid Shreve brothers, the store was incorporated as Shreve & Co. in 1894, with George Rodman, the son of George Shreve, as president and partner Albert J. Lewis as the majority stockholder.

The store now stood on Market Street, across from the Grand Palace Hotel. Stately carriages rolled by with women adorned in feathers and �nery...their escorts clad in top hats and waistcoats. Fashion of the day dictated that men wear wide cravats accented by diamonds and gold stickpins. Women wore many pieces of �ne jewelry — brooches, necklaces, rings...and many bejeweled bracelets on each wrist. The style setters of this era lived in opulence. The mines, railroads and rich farmlands had spawned a new wealth on San Francisco’s Gold Coast.

An independent, family-owned and operated full-service jeweler, Shreve has two locations: one on the corner of Post and Grant in The City and the other in the Stanford Shopping Center.

Shreve & Co. carries watch brands Patek Philippe, Rolex, IWC, Omega, Panerai and Lange & Sohne; and jewelry brands Hearts on Fire, Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, and Wellendor�.

“I have a great sta� with over a hundred years of experience collectively to help you make the right decision whether you are looking for a diamond engagement ring or a �ne timepiece,” says Stanford Shopping Center Manager George Bentley, “and our selection is the best in the Bay Area.”

Shreve & Co. Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

650.327.2211 www.shreve.com


Photo by: Scott Harben/SeePictures

Celia Fushille, Artistic & Executive Director

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