Michael Morpurgo grew up as a “war child.” Being a boy during WWII forever shaped his view of life and death and sacrifice. That’s the depth of insight he brings to all of his work, including the Tony Award winning “War Horse.” Now the writer has adapted one of his beloved children’s stories for the stage in “946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips.”. In collaboration with the estimable director Emma Rice and the ingenious Kneehigh Theatre Company (“The Wild Bride”), Morpurgo once again digs deep into war history in “946,” an unforgettably sad story of the D-Day landings, a little girl named Lily and her brave cat Tips. The writer, who lives in England, recently took out a few minutes to chat about theater, history and marrying the two in this whimsical, puppet-filled production, which runs Dec. 2-Jan. 15 in its American premiere at Berkeley Rep.

The Bike Mobile will make free minor repairs on bicycles of those taking part in the ride, starting at 9 a.m, at the Roosevelt Elementary School playground area, 864 Dutton Ave, There also will be a bike rodeo, games and other activities, The ride starts at 1 p.m, at Farrelly Pool at Roosevelt, Riders will head to McCartney Park (behind Washington Elementary, charlotte ballet slippers at Breed Avenue and Sunnyside Drive), where there will be musical entertainment and activities, The party then moves to Siempre Verde Park (Park Street and San Leandro Boulevard) for bike decorating, before returning to Farrelly Pool for free swimming from 4 to 5:30 p.m..

“She could carry any audience with her and had the best time onstage while working harder than most,” Bales says. “It was the only way to maintain such a long career. She had to be in better shape than everyone else and be ready to work every day.”. Indeed, after the birth of her daughter Kalena, who is now 11, she only took a few months to get her strength back before starring in “Carmen.”. “Karen is the total package. She is a rare mixture of beauty, technique and artistry,” says dancer Maximo Califano. “Only few artists in the world are gifted with all these qualities.”.

The orchestra comprises 45 musicians ranging in ages 15 to 94, who are music teachers, accountants, students, electricians, mechanics, homemakers, lawyers, retirees, dentists, engineers and computer specialists, primarily Contra Costa residents, The performance is 7:30 p.m, May 10 at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W, Second St, Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and older and youth 17 and younger, Purchase tickets by calling 925-757-9500 or go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com, The program runs 8 a.m, to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday through June 20, The show will be divided into three different charlotte ballet slippers exhibits beginning with the members of the Brentwood Art Society, The exhibit runs through May 2..

Christina Hanson. Hanson’s relatives had been frantically looking for her for two days before they received the grim news that she had perished in the Tubbs fire at her home in Santa Rosa. — Brittney Vinculado (@bizzi_v) October 11, 2017. “Our search for Christina has come to an end,” her cousin Brittney Viculado tweeted late Tuesday night to the growing group of people following the search for Christina that had begun Monday morning. “We have gotten news we have lost an angel,” wrote her husband, Frank Vinculado.