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Many were billing it as a battle royal between Adele and Beyonce. But it ended up being basically all Adele, as the multiplatinum singer reigned supreme at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Adele toppled Beyonce in all three of the show’s top awards — record and song of the year (for “Hello”), and album of the year (for “25”). Many had thought it was finally Beyonce’s time to win the top album of the year award, as her album “Lemonade” was a popular and critical hit.

Harvest Festival, Wear your Halloween costume and celebrate fall with the annual fun fall party featuring carnival games, arts and crafts and prizes, Ages 12 and under ballet slippers fit must be accompanied by an adult 18 and over, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m, Oct, 30, James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St, Free, 510-981-5147, www.ci.berkeley.info, Puppet Art Theater’s “Frankenswine.” A zany version of the classic Frankenstein story as told by a cast of pigs in this loony madcap adventure with tons of Halloween silliness, confusion and audience participation, Best for ages 4 to 7, 4 p.m, Oct, 30, Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave, Free, 510-981-6280, www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org..

I feel a bit sorry for new pro Tyne Stecklein who is trying to teach Bill Nye how to dance. She may a taken on too much. The pair danced a paso doble, but relied on a wig and some comedic bits to cover his stiffness. He did improve a bit and Bruno said he stepped it up. “You worked with what you’ve got,” said Carrie Ann, but added he needs to work on his footwork. Len like his commitment and fun, but Bill has got a huge fan base on his side. In a break between dances, Tom chatted with Derek Hough’s sister, Julianne, a former pro and three time champion on the show. In two weeks, they revealed that Len will be taking some time off and that Julianne will be one of the guest judges to fill in. I wonder how she will judge her brother? Hmmm.

Kramer said there is no way of knowing how many donors have produced how many babies in America because parents don’t always report that they have received help in having a child, In 1988, the Office of Technology Assessment estimated that donor insemination produced 30,000 babies in the previous year, Since then, the estimates have doubled, But Kramer warns that those estimates are so flawed as not to be remotely accurate, “Mike is just a really nice guy,” Kramer said, “He’s the kind of guy everybody wishes their ballet slippers fit donor would be.”..

The evening begins with colors presented by the Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Marine Corps League. The concert is 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. General admission is $10; youth 12 and younger are free. Tickets will be available at the door. For information, go to www.brentwoodconcertband.com. Contra Costa open studio is Nov. 16, 17. EAST COUNTY — Artists in East Contra Costa are invited to participate in an open studio event Nov. 16 and 17. Visitors will get a chance to meet artists personally and enjoy their work in a studio or working environment.