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Death of an activist: Rachel Corrie was a college student who loved Salvador Dali and Pat Benatar. She was just 23 years old when she left her home in Olympia, Washington, to follow her political beliefs into the Middle East. She ended up trying to stand her ground in the path of an Israeli bulldozer and being crushed to death, dying for her belief in a Palestinian homeland. Crafted by the late actor/director Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner, “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” tells the story of the American activist. The Sawtooth Productions touring play, which has generated plenty of controversy with its condemnation of Israel’s treatment of Palestinans, begins a run at Magic Theatre in San Francisco April 27. Details: Through May 14; Building D at Fort Mason complex, San Francisco; $25-$50; 415-441-8822. magictheatre.org.— Karen D’Souza, Staff.

Foothill Music Theater, “Sunday in the Park with George.” Feb, 19-March 8, Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, $12-$32, foothillmusicals.com or 650-949-7360, Lamplighters Music Theatre, “Candide.” 8 p.m, Feb, 21; flower girl shoe, baby ballet shoes, baby ballerina flats, white ivory pink gold silver shoes, christening shoes, ballerina baby 2 p.m, Feb, 22, The Royal National Theatre Version, Music by Leonard Bernstein; book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler in a new version by John Caird; lyrics by Richard Wilbur; additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, John Latouche, Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker and Bernstein, Stage director Phil Lowery, music director Baker Peeples, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, $25-$53, 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.com..

There was something for everyone, with a galaxy of entertainers performing a wide range of music, starting with DJ Dinero and Dueling Pianos in the tented Courthouse Square, and ending with the band Foreverland that closed out the evening with a sensational show performing Michael Jackson’s decades of hits. The crowd had so much fun dancing (the dance floor was installed in the Fox Theatre) that — unlike Cinderella — no one wanted to leave at closing time. The evening at the Fox kicked off with Escala, a knock-out British quartet of gorgeous young women who play their unique arrangements of pop songs on electrified string instruments. Escala — Tasya Hodges on cello, Chantal Leverton on viola, Victoria Lyon on violin and Honor Watson on violin — won “Britain’s Got Talent” show in 2008. Part of the sizzle is the group’s concert-level performance paired with precision-choreographed dance steps. Their last piece, “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin, received a standing ovation.

This ballet contains adult subject matter and is intended for mature audiences, The March 13 performance begins at 8 p.m.; the March 14 performance begins at 2 p.m, For single tickets ($54-$73), call the Lesher Center at 925-943-7469, Discounts are available for students, and groups of 10 or more; for info, call 415-912-1899 or visit www.smuinballet.org, ‘Book Club Play’ final performance Saturday, Center REPertory Company’s production of “The Book Club Play” flower girl shoe, baby ballet shoes, baby ballerina flats, white ivory pink gold silver shoes, christening shoes, ballerina baby is set to run through Saturday, Feb, 28 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek..

Yuletide Gala at Montalvo: Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres by Pat Smith’s Extravaganza, a silent auction and music by Med’s Mood Swing Band. Nov. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. $55. montalvoarts.org or 408-961-5858. A Mountain Holiday: The Summit Wineries host their annual Mountain Holiday weekend with live music, gifts for sale, holiday decorations, food, and wine at special holiday prices. Dec. 6-7, noon-5 p.m. Summit Road area, Los Gatos. Tasting fees $5-$10. thesummitwineries.com.