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There were rewards throughout the evening, which began with Salerno-Sonnenberg and violinist Robin Mayforth teaming up for an unannounced work — a lithe, appealing performance of Piazzolla’s “Libertango,” arranged by Mark O’Connor and played by the duo with considerable flair. Call it a preemptive encore. The scheduled program began with an attention-grabbing, high-octane romp through Khachaturian’s “Sabre Dance,” drawn from the composer’s 1942 ballet score, “Gayaneh” and performed in an arrangement by Francois Weigel. After intermission, Stravinsky’s Suite from “Apollon musagete” benefited from a bold, rhythmically precise performance that captured the ballet score’s drama and delicately shaded timbres in marked contrasts.

Now in its 23rd season, Smuin is a Bay Area gem, Artistic Director Celia Fushille engages high-caliber choreographers to create a stream of exciting new works, The dancers are tutus & toe shoes fabric panel / ballerina quilt panel / dancer quilt / ballerina panel ballet dancer fabric panel / 24" qu athletic, musical and expressive, and their partnering and group unison work are impeccable, Catch this new program, in Walnut Creek, San Francisco and Carmel through early June, Who: Smuin Contemporary American BalletWhat: Dance Series 02, Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain ViewWhen: May 5-7Tickets: $56-$72..

The event is open to anyone who has been involved with the school. Following the opening ceremony there will be lunch and performances by children in the “Estudiantina” band and Ballet Folklorico group at the school. For information on what to bring, call 408.396.0096. Members of the Committee to Promote Square Dancing are hosting a free introductory hoedown in Adira’s parking lot, 1202 Lincoln Ave. It is open to all adults and teens; there will be demonstrations and a chance to participate. Visit www.c-p-s-d.org for more information and promotional dinner coupons for that night or call 408.663.1477.

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, “Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video,” through Jan, 5, “Flesh and Metal: Body and Machine in Early 20th-Century Art,” more than 70 artworks that explore a central dynamic of art making in Europe and the Americas between the 1910s and the early 1950s, through March 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Wednesdays-Sundays; Thursdays till 8 p.m, Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way, 650-723-4177 or museum.stanford.edu, Gallery 9, Recent photography by Los Altos artist Bill Scull, Through Feb, 1, The exhibit includes intimate portraits from Jamestown, a fishing village in Ghana in West Africa, Reception 4:30-7 p.m, Jan, 5, Gallery 9 hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-4 p.m, Sundays, Gallery 9k, 143 Main St., tutus & toe shoes fabric panel / ballerina quilt panel / dancer quilt / ballerina panel ballet dancer fabric panel / 24" qu Los Altos, 650-941-7969 or www.gallery9losaltos.com..

Family Supportive Housing: provides interim emergency housing and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. Financial donations are most needed this holiday season. Gift cards for gas, groceries and clothing are also appreciated. We also have many volunteer opportunities. Please contact Christi Moyer Kelly at 408-516-5106 or go to our website, www.familysupportivehousing.org, and click on “how to help.”. Community Solutions’ Holiday Giving: provides gifts and necessities to low-income families for the holidays. We currently need grocery cards, gift cards, diapers (especially large sizes), warm blankets, socks (all sizes), baby items (new bottles, teethers, etc.), chunky baby books, sweatshirts (especially men’s sizes) and cleaning supplies (laundry soap, bathroom cleaner, etc.). As these are gifts, we are requesting new, unused items only. For information on how to donate, please contact Paige Day at 408-846-4713 or paige.day@communitysolutions.org. Community Solutions is a comprehensive nonprofit human services agency serving children, families and individuals in South Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.