Lim, a master of card manipulation and sleight-of-hand tricks, wowed the judges and voters all season with what Banks called “crazy magic.” The Boston resident captured the show’s $1 million prize and will get a stage act in Las Vegas. Lim fended off nine other finalists, including the dance group Zurcaroh, which finished second. Earlier in the two-hour finale, five acts were eliminated based on viewer votes: singer Glennis Grace; comedian Vicki Barbolak; singer Daniel Emmet; trapeze artists Duo Transcend and singer Courtney Hadwin.
The free performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Orinda Library, For more information call the Orinda Library at 925- 254-2184, ext, 15, or go to www.ccclib.org, Starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse, Lerner and Loewe’s legendary Broadway musical tells the story of two American tourists who stumble upon an enchanted Scottish village that comes alive every 100 years, The score features such classics as “The Heather on the Hill,” “I’ll Go 8x10 ballet art, dancer art, ballerina wall art, kids rooms, childrens wall art, dance art, ballet, girls rooms, pink girls room Home with Bonnie Jean” and “Almost Like Being in Love.”..
Lastly, there’s a structured improvisation time during which students can try out what they’ve learned. Class always ends with stretching–to the song “What a Wonderful World”–and a group hug. There’s plenty of laughter and commentary throughout the class, with DiLeonardo gently urging her students through the steps. “You guys are so amazing,” she tells them. Her students are just as enthusiastic about their teacher. “It’s great to have new friends and to have a wonderful dance teacher like Kerry,” said Pencer, a developmentally challenged student who has been taking the Changeling class since last August. The Cambrian Park resident enjoys swing and square dancing, as well as choral singing and participating in Special Olympics.
Joel was unavailable for comment because of events related to the anniversary of Sept, 11, 2001, but in a statement he said, “[T]o have my name added to the illustrious roster of outstanding musicians that have already been so honored is very meaningful to me.”, This year’s list of honorees includes an Arlington, Va, native who 8x10 ballet art, dancer art, ballerina wall art, kids rooms, childrens wall art, dance art, ballet, girls rooms, pink girls room left the region for New York in the 1950s and has been working steadily on screens and stages ever since, MacLaine, 79, the prolific film actor, won the Academy Award for “Terms of Endearment” and earned four nominations, Known for her longevity and range, with roles as diverse as the “The Apartment” and “Steel Magnolias,” her film and stage career has spanned seven decades, Still a working actor, she appears on “Downton Abbey” and will star with Christopher Plummer in the upcoming film “Elsa and Fred.”..
Various local merchants, business owners, organizations and individuals, including club members, donate the food, and items for the auction. Complimentary dessert and coffee will be provided at the end of the evening. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased from SI members, at the door, or by making a check payable to SI North San Mateo County and mail by Feb. 28 to SI North San Mateo County, P.O. Box 5554, South San Francisco, Calif., 94083. For questions, email irli4840@comcast.net or call 650-588-0661.