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Japanese teahouses historically served as places for contemplation and communion, with 16th century tea masters acting as political go-betweens for feuding factions. “Using this history as a point of departure, I am reimagining the teahouse as a generative space where guests can share stories and experiences, address conflict, foster understanding, and imagine new ways of being together,” Hattori said in a statement about the project. The teahouse will be parked at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose at 535 N. Fifth Street through Sunday, part of the museum’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Free with museum admission, the teahouse will be open for conversations — and tea — between noon and 3 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, it’ll move to the Buddhist Church Betsuin at 640 N. Fifth St., where it will be open from 4 to 8 p.m.

“Candida” runs through June 14 at Lafayette’s Town Hall Theatre, Call 925-283-1553 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com, Kelly Tighe’s delightfully skewed school gym provides the colorful background for Center 2 colors! handmade soft leather flat shoes,oxford women shoes, flat shoes, slip-ons, loafers, ballet shoes,black shoes, gray sho Rep’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” When you enter the Lesher Center’s Margaret Lesher Theatre and are greeted by the bright colors and odd-angles of Tighe’s set design, you know you’re in for a treat, And director Jeff Collister’s talented cast doesn’t disappoint, Playing nerdy junior high and high school spelling contestants, Brittany Danielle, Adam Elsberry, Lindsay Hirata, Mindy Lyn, Zac Schuman and Warren Wernick sing and dance their way through a spelling maze of unpronounceable words, Adding the “adult” characters are Leanne Borghesi (whose voice is beyond fantastic), Michael Patrick Gaffney (wonderful as the vice principal) and Berwick Haynes (a gem as the comfort counselor), Collister keeps the action fast-paced, but also manages to give all the characters an added depth not often seen in this production..

Montalvo’s Yuletide Holiday Champagne High Tea, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Guests will be served assorted tea sandwiches, scones, petit fours, lemon squares, holiday cookies, tea, coffee and champagne. 2 p.m. $45 at montalvoarts.org or 408.961.5858. Montalvo’s Yuletide Children’s Tea and Visit with Santa, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Children and their parents will be served scones, assorted tea sandwiches, mini pizza, fruit, cupcakes and brownies, and hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Each child will have a chance to frost and decorate a petite gingerbread man, sit with Santa and receive a small gift. 10 a.m. $30 at montalvoarts.org or 408.961.5858.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper protocol if one has politely 2 colors! handmade soft leather flat shoes,oxford women shoes, flat shoes, slip-ons, loafers, ballet shoes,black shoes, gray sho declined an invitation, only to later find oneself able to attend due to the cancellation of the original obstacle? If it is a formal group gathering, for example, a dinner hosted at someone’s home, is there a polite way to inquire whether one may still attend after all?, GENTLE READER: Only indirectly, “We were so disappointed that Bucky’s award ceremony fell on the same evening as your party, but now it seems that it has been postponed, Of course we understand if we have been replaced, but would love to have you and Alistair over as soon as possible to hear all about the fun.”..

You-Sing-It Messiah: The San Jose Baroque Orchestra plays the score for this sing-along version Handel’s “Messiah.” Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose will sing carols in the lobby. Dec. 10, 7:30 pm. California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  San Jose. $20-$25; scores available for sale at the door. 408-286-2600 ext. 23, https://sanjosesymphonicchoir.org/upcoming-events. Carols in the California: The Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale under the baton of Elena Sharkova presents the 14th annual program of holiday cheer. Come for a traditional sing-along of your favorite carols with choir and brass ensemble and performances of classical. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. $26-$36. 408-286-2600, www.symphonysiliconvalley.org.