Anastos is the founder of the travesty ballet company Les Ballets Trocadero de Monte Carlo, where he long featured some of the finest point work by the hairiest male ballerinas on the planet. So when the women in their ball gowns and long gloves appeared, they had none of Rogers’ well-scrubbed athleticism — in fact, they echoed Anastos’ travesty work and verged on self-parody. Had he thrown out the pointe shoes and given them the same physical freedom as Rogers had, he would have freed these ballerinas from his loving but misplaced irony.
The luncheon also celebrates the friendly rivalry of the 54th annual “Battle of the Strip” Varsity game, which starts at 7 p.m, Nov, 15 ballet slippers nail polish gel (the Junior Varsity game is 2:45 p.m.) at Capuchino High School, 1501 Magnolia High School, in San Bruno, For reservations or to sponsor a student athlete if unable to attend, make check payable to Rotary Club of San Bruno and mail to: Scott Hart, 999 Bayhill Drive, Suite 100, San Bruno, Calif., 94066, For questions, call Scott Hart at 415-517-6199 or email dshf@pge.com..
Saratoga History Museum: Exhibits focusing on local history. Admission and parking are free. Museum is open Friday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. 408-867-4311 or saratogahistory.com. Saratoga’s Got Talent: An opportunity for all Saratogans to share their talent and have a good time. Live musical performances, dance, karaoke, stand-up comedy and more–just about anything goes. Kids perform the first hour, and adults after. Every month has a different theme. First and third Friday of each month, 7-10:30 p.m. Blue Rock Shoot, 14523 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. Check for event updates at facebook.com/ValleyTalent or subscribe to the email group, groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent. saratogatalent.com.
Saratoga community development director James Lindsay was appointed to the position of city manager, Lindsay replaced Dave Anderson, who retired on July 23 after 14 years as Saratoga’s city manager, The city council announced Lindsay’s appointment at a meeting July 2, Among a pool of several qualified candidates, Lindsay appeared to be “the best fit for Saratoga,” Mayor Emily Lo said, The fifth annual Saratoga Classic Car Show took place along Big Basin Way on July 20, The two-day event offered car collectors and enthusiasts a place to ballet slippers nail polish gel meet and check out a display of American and foreign cars of all years, makes and models ranging from the 1920s to the ’50s and ’60s, as well as modern exotics and vintage and electric motorcycles..
A couple of dancing Warriors fans found themselves featured Tuesday night. Most impressive was a woman in a Warriors sweater jamming at halfcourt and then joining the Warriors cheerleaders in a performance. CSN Bay Area’s Ahmad Fareed mentioned that the woman had been seen dancing in the stands in the past. “She got her moment on the court with the Warriors dance team,” Fareed said. Related ArticlesWarriors shifting plans for Andrew Bogut’s returnDraymond Green on DeMarcus Cousins: “No one can stop him”How Warriors’ Klay Thompson brought out the worst in Russell WestbrookThree big lessons from the Warriors’ wins over Houston, Oklahoma CityWarriors’ DeMarcus Cousins suffers sore right ankle vs. Oklahoma CityThe other dazzling dancer was a man in a spectacular holiday suit. He had previusly been caught on camera dancing on the court before Stephen Curry joined him. Those fans had plenty of reason to boogie during the Warriors’ 104-74 domination of the Jazz. Report an errorPolicies and StandardsContact UsTags:Sports BuzzDaniel ManoDaniel Mano is a content creator for the Mercury News and East Bay Times, focusing on buzz-worthy and offbeat sports news. He is a graduate of San Jose State's journalism program with a magazine concentration.Subscribe Today!All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents!blog comments powered by DisqusGet Morning Report and other email newsletters.
