Jennifer Anderson

Santa Clara County

Jamie Gatlin

Bay Area

Palo Alto

California

Los Altos

Mountain View

San Mateo County

East Palo Alto

Menlo Park-Atherton

Albert Gregory

Redwood City-Woodside

Cupertino

San Carlos

Alameda County

Newark

Saratoga

Belmont

Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club

Programming is one of the most personal parts of being a musician. For Miriam K. Smith, it begins with choosing music she truly loves—pieces that each reveal a little of her own personality and musical identity.

“My hope is that the audience will feel as if they know me at least a little bit by the end of the concert, even though we may have never spoken a word to each other.”

For this Classical Sunday, Miriam joins Ming-Li Liu&nbsp;in a program that travels across cultures and musical traditions, from works inspired by traditional Russian folk songs&nbsp;to music shaped by the sounds and spirit of American jazz.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Miriam also wanted to highlight composers who found inspiration in distinctly American sounds. The program moves through jazz and folk influences from around the world before reaching back into the rich tradition of some of Russia’s great composers.Jazz and traditional folk music are among Miriam’s own favorite genres to listen to, making this a particularly personal program—and one she is excited to bring to life for the first time in Palo Alto



<h4>Program
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In the Style of Albéniz (based on Isaac Albeniz’s Tango No.2 from Suite Espinosa, Op. 65) 
Rodion Shchedrin (1932-2025)&nbsp;

Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Minor, Op.&nbsp;
I. Allegro ma non troppo&nbsp;
II. Adagio. Presto&nbsp;
III. Allegro appassionato&nbsp;
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)&nbsp;

Scandinavian Suite&nbsp;
I. Air et danse suédoise&nbsp;
II. Vermelandsvisa&nbsp;
III. Polska norvégien&nbsp;
IV. Mélodie danoise&nbsp;
V. Air et finale sur des danses norvégiennes&nbsp;
Percy Grainger (1882-1961)&nbsp;

Burlesque for Cello and Piano, Op. 97&nbsp;
Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020)&nbsp;

Intermission&nbsp;
Sonata for Piano and Cello in G minor, Op. 19&nbsp;
I. Lento - Allegro moderato&nbsp;
II. Allegro scherzando&nbsp;
III. Andante&nbsp;
IV. Allegro mosso&nbsp;
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)&nbsp;

Zapateado Op. 23 No. 2&nbsp;
Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908)



Artists Bio
Miriam K. Smith — Cello
Cellist Miriam K. Smith made her concerto debut at age eight and has since appeared as a soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Youngstown Symphony, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and many others.

Her international recognition includes being a finalist in the 2026 Khachaturian Cello Competition in Armenia, a semifinalist in the 2024 Naumburg Cello Competition in New York, and appearances at the 2025 Prague Spring Competition and 2025 Isang Yun Competition in South Korea. She is also a 2024 YoungArts winner and recipient of the 2023 MacDowell Society Artist Grant.

An active recitalist and chamber musician, Miriam has performed throughout the United States and released three acclaimed albums: Kodály and Momentum on Azica Records, and Flair on MSR Classics.

Based in Cincinnati, Miriam studies with Alan Rafferty and performs on an 18th-century cello. Beyond the concert hall, she practices ballet and holds a blue belt in krav maga.

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Ming-Li Liu — Piano
Pianist Ming-Li Liu has been praised for her charismatic and passionate performances across the United States and Taiwan. A winner of the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Concerto Competition, she performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with the CCM Orchestra and has also received prizes at the Wideman International Piano Concerto Competition and several competitions in Taiwan.

An accomplished chamber musician and collaborative pianist, Liu has performed at the Indianapolis Violin Competition and Naumburg Competition and was named “Best Collaborative Pianist” at the Winstead Woodwind Competition. She has collaborated with artists including Nobuko Imai, the Ariel Quartet, Kronos Quartet, and musicians from leading American orchestras.

Liu is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance at CCM on full scholarship, where she previously earned master’s degrees in both piano performance and collaborative piano.

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Spieker Center for the Arts

Music@Menlo Presents Sandbox Percussion &amp; Kristin Lee, October 30
Described as “exhilarating” by&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;and “utterly mesmerizing” by&nbsp;The Guardian, the GRAMMY-nominated Sandbox Percussion champions living composers through its dedication to contemporary chamber music.&nbsp;On October 30 they are joined by violinist&nbsp;Kristin Lee&nbsp;for an exhilarating program including the west coast premiere of&nbsp;Goddess // Insect&nbsp;by Canadian composer Vivian Fung, and Gabriella Smith’s&nbsp;FIVE, a vibrant exploration the physical energy of live performance. Tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://musicatmenlo.org/event/kristin-lee-and-sandbox-percussion/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">musicatmenlo.org</a>.

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Sandbox Percussion + Kristin Lee

Music@Menlo Presents Sandbox Percussion & Kristin Lee, October 30
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Henry M Gunn High School

Please join Gunn Theatre for our fall production of Twelve Angry Jurors, a gripping stage adaptation of Reginald Rose’s award-winning classic movie. Set in 1957 on a sweltering summer day, Twelve Angry Jurors dramatizes the huge responsibility of 12 New Yorkers who must decide if a teenager is guilty of the crime of murdering his father. At first, it seems like the kid “doesn’t stand a chance,” as the guard states, but one juror insists on looking deeper into the evidence. Will the 12 jurors make it to a unanimous decision? Come join us to find out! Performances take place October 30 - November 7 in the Little Theater at Gunn High School. Find out more and purchase tickets at <a href="https://gunntheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.gunntheatre.org/twelve-angry-jurors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">gunntheatre.org/twelve-angry-jurors</a> Opening Night and Gala: Fri, Oct 30, at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp; Matinee: Sat, Oct 31, at 2 p.m. Matinee: Wed, Nov 4, at 4 p.m. Thurs, Nov 5, at 7 p.m.&nbsp; Fri, Nov 6, at 7 p.m.&nbsp; Closing Night: Sat Nov 7, at 7 p.m.

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409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (2nd Floor)

Some nights you remember. Some nights leave a mark.
This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt Centric Mountain View for a night of cocktails, costumes, dancing, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to meet people.
Singles, couples, and friends are all welcome. And because many of you are coming single, our VIP singles experience returns as the VIP Singles Sanctuary Lounge—a private, low-lit lounge exclusively for singles.
This isn't simply another Saturday night at a crowded bar. It's a six-hour Halloween experience with multiple spaces, each offering a different way to enjoy the night.
For more than a decade, we've produced large Halloween Costume &amp; Dance Parties in the Bay Area, with past themes including Bewitched by the Bay, Ghosted by the Bay, and Zombied by the Bay.
This year, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay.
THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
Your night begins in the Twilight Lounge, our spacious social area. Check in, grab a drink, check out the costumes, and start meeting people.
Then enter the darkened Crimson Ballroom, illuminated with red backlighting and special Halloween effects. This is the heart of Bitten by the Bay—home to our dance floor, costume contest, bar, and VIP Singles Sanctuary.
And once you're inside, be careful.
This is where most of the biting happens.
DJ Dave X is back! He's kept our Halloween and NYE dance floors packed with dance hits, throwbacks, and party anthems. No dead dance floor.
Want somewhere you can actually have a conversation? Weather permitting, step outside to the Moonlight Terrace at View on Two, the Hyatt's spacious outdoor patio and bar. Enjoy the night air, admire the costumes, and mingle away from the music.
VIP SINGLES SANCTUARY
Coming single? We've created a space just for you.
Our VIP Singles Sanctuary is a private, low-lit lounge inside the Crimson Ballroom reserved exclusively for singles. Mingle, meet other singles, enjoy complimentary appetizers, or simply take a break from the dance floor.
VIP admission includes General Admission plus: • Exclusive Singles Sanctuary access • Private, low-lit environment • Limited seating • Complimentary appetizers while supplies last
VIP tickets are limited.
DARE TO TAKE A BITE?
Two specialty Halloween cocktails will be available for purchase:
🩸 The First Bite 💋 Bitten &amp; Smitten
A full bar will also be available.
Choose carefully. One bite may lead to another.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Costumes aren't required, but they're strongly recommended. Go scary. Go sexy. Go funny. Go elegant. Go completely ridiculous. Just don't go boring.
Just show up in ANY costume to enter!
Prizes: Best Lady Vampiress • Best Gentleman Vampire • Most Creative Costume
Entry deadline: 9:30 PM Winners announced: 10:30 PM
Our mysterious judges select the finalists. The crowd chooses the winners.
We'll also have a special Halloween photo backdrop for premium photo opportunities throughout the night.
SCHEDULE
6:00 PM — Event &amp; cocktail mixer begins 7:30 PM — DJ Dave X takes over the Crimson Ballroom 9:30 PM — Costume contest entry deadline 10:30 PM — Winners announced 12:00 AM — Party ends
No real or fake weapons permitted in the hotel.
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES
DJ Dave X • Dance floor &amp; special effects • Twilight Lounge • Crimson Ballroom • Moonlight Terrace, weather permitting • Costume contest • Halloween photo backdrop • Specialty cocktails available for purchase • Full bar • Professional event security
LINK TO PURCHASE TICKET(S):<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitten-by-the-bay-tickets-2002742844761?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/bitten-by-the-bay-tickets-2002742844761?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
PARKING
FREE EVENT PARKING: Garage adjacent to the left side of the hotel. Use the PUBLIC PARKING entrance. Free until 1:00 AM. Do not leave vehicles overnight. Free lot parking is also available in front of 24 Hour Fitness.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL PARKING: $10 in the adjacent garage. Use the HOTEL PARKING entrance.
Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Event organizers are not responsible for loss, damage, citations, or towing expenses.
NOT SO FINE PRINT
21+ event. Recommended age: 35+.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. The new attendee should reference the original purchaser's name at check-in.
A great costume deserves a great party.
Halloween only comes once a year.
#Come get Bitten by the Bay. 🧛
For more information, call Darren at (408) 444-6769

Local Event: BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance...

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This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt Centric...

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

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