WORKSHOPS

Friday Night Waltz - Social Dancing

Presented by Friday Night Waltz at First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto

February 10, 2012

No partner is necessary for this fun event. All ages are welcome; those under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Casual, comfortable attire is fine.

A typical Friday Night Waltz event like this one draws 100-200 participants, and includes between forty and fifty dances in an evening. About half the dances are waltzes and the rest of the dances are the mixers, the choreographed waltzes, one-steps, swing, tango, cha-cha, mazurka, schottische, an occasional

Final Cut Pro X - Workshop

Presented by CreaTV San Jose at CreaTV Studios

February 7-February 10, 2012

Introduction to editing with Final Cut Pro X for beginning editors. This class requires intermediate Mac skills.

Valentine's Dance Party

Presented by Boogie Woogie Ballroom

February 11, 2012

Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Valentine's Dance Party is on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This dance is all about love & happiness! Prize drawings & games, mixer dance, plenty of food on the snack buffet, ice cream & decadent desserts. A fun event for social dancers at any skill level. 7-8pm East Coast Swing Lesson, 8-9pm Argentine Tango for Ballroom Dancers Lesson, 9-Midnight Valentine's Dance Party! Cost: $15 for two lessons & dance party, $12 for one lesson & dance

Tuba Master Class with Marty Erickson

Presented by San Jose Wind Symphony at Campbell United Methodist Church

February 11, 2012

Marty Erickson, former principal tubist with the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC, will conduct a master class in tuba performance. Participants will be invited to join Mr. Erickson on stage to play one piece in the San Jose Wind Symphony concert on February 12. Mr. Erickson served 26 years in the U.S. Navy Band, and has also been principal Eb tubist with the Brass Band of Battle Creek for 15 years and is a founding member of Millennium Brass Quintet, The Symphonia tuba-euphonium

Singles CPR Class

Presented by San Pedro Square Market at San Pedro Square Market

February 11, 2012

The Red Cross will host a "Singles CPR" class in the Perrazo Building from 1pm to 4:30pm. It is open to ages 21-35 years old and costs $30. Besides learning vitally important safety techniques, you may end up doing some mouth-to-mouth with an early Valentine!
Contact Sowmya Arja at arjas@usa.redcross.org if you have any questions.

Contra Dance featuring Soul Weaving

Presented by Bay Area Country Dance Society at First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto

February 11, 2012

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome. The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by Soul Weaving.

The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer. Come alone or bring a guest. Contra dances are done in long lines of couples. Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to

Stars - Planetarium Show

Presented by Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College at Fujitsu Planetarium

February 11, 2012

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars. Narrated by actor Mark Hamill. Recommended for Grades 5 and up.

Extreme Planets - Planetarium Show

Presented by Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College at Fujitsu Planetarium

February 11, 2012

For centuries, humanity has wondered whether they are alone in the Universe. Now, they are finally one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, it is now known that planets are not unique to Earth's Solar System. In fact, these extra-solar planets now appear to be quite common.

This planetarium show explores what makes a planet Earth-like and takes an immersive full-dome tour of several worlds that just might fit

Mixed Media Valentine - Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 12, 2012

Come learn a delicious assortment of mixed media techniques used to create this fabulous collage. You will be using polymer, metal sheets, embossing techniques, and a slew of other wonderful tricks to create your own one-of-a-kind, Mixed Media Valentine! All supplies are included.

Fused Holiday Ornaments - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 12, 2012

Here is a chance for you to make two small square glass ornaments using colors of your choice. Your imagination is the only limit to what you can create. Experienced glass artists will help you with the process. Don't miss this opportunity to make something lovely for your home, family, or friends.

The minimum age for this class is 5 years old, when accompanied by an adult.

Glass Experience - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 12, 2012

Bay Area Glass Institute has developed a new kind of glass art class. Beginner offerings at the Institute are great to get you started in the art of working glass, but what if you're just looking for the experience? What if you just want something totally different and fun to do with your friends or co-workers? You've already tried rock climbing. Maybe you've even thrown yourself out of a perfectly good airplane. The Glass Experience workshop may be just right for you (and way less

Blow a Float or Garden Ball - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 12, 2012

Bay Area Glass Institute has created a new class for everyone to have the opportunity to blow a six- to seven-inch diameter "float." Four people per bench will spend two hours working on creating their own "two color," unique "float." The floats can be used indoors or outside as decorative pieces for your house or garden.

Preschool Power! Superhero and Exclusionary Play - Parenting Education Series

Presented by Congregation Etz Chayim

February 12, 2012

Boys and Girls: Superhero and Exclusionary Play of Preschoolers

Four-year-old boys and girls explore power in different ways, as they test boundaries, navigate friendships, and assert their independence. Boys use superhero strengths and good guy/bad guy scenarios, while girls focus more on relationships and exclusionary play. We discuss these age-appropriate power plays and develop positive parenting strategies to set health limits and build resiliency in young children.

Laurel & Hardy plus Our Gang - Talkie Matinee with Film Appreciation Meeting

Presented by Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

February 12, 2012

The Midnight Patrol Tent of the "Sons of the Desert," the International Laurel & Hardy vintage comedy film appreciation society, will once again be meeting at the Edison Theater prior to the films. The public is welcome to attend their friendly, informal, and very informative meeting.

The feature film for the afternoon will be Our Relations (1936). The shorts preceding the feature film are Sprucin' Up (1935) with Our Gang and Our Wife

In Conversation with Sumbul Ali-Karamali - Silicon Valley Reads

Presented by Indian Business Professional Women at India Community Center - Milpitas

February 12, 2012

Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being Muslim and American. After her talk, Sumbul will be joined by S. Reshma Inamdar and Sukumar Ramanathan for a panel discussion.

Since 9/11, stories about Muslims and the Islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and water-cooler conversations all across the country. And, although Americans hear about Islam on a daily basis, there remains no clear explanation of

Funk Fusion Choreography with Michelle Reynolds

Presented by Halanda Studio at Halanda Studio

February 12, 2012

Come learn a fun and funky choreography from the No Rules Dance repertoire. This choreography incorporates bellydance isolations with hip hop stylization and attitude. This will be a fast-paced workshop for the intermediate or advanced student.

Build a Crystal Radio - Workshop

Presented by Museum of American Heritage at Museum of American Heritage

January 22-February 12, 2012

Students learn to build a crystal radio while exploring radio history, basic radio theory, and learning to read radio schematics. For ages 10 and above.

Glass Experience - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 13, 2012

Bay Area Glass Institute has developed a new kind of glass art class. Beginner offerings at the Institute are great to get you started in the art of working glass, but what if you're just looking for the experience? What if you just want something totally different and fun to do with your friends or co-workers? You've already tried rock climbing. Maybe you've even thrown yourself out of a perfectly good airplane. The Glass Experience workshop may be just right for you (and way less

Blow a Float or Garden Ball - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 13, 2012

Bay Area Glass Institute has created a new class for everyone to have the opportunity to blow a six- to seven-inch diameter "float." Four people per bench will spend two hours working on creating their own "two color," unique "float." The floats can be used indoors or outside as decorative pieces for your house or garden.

Doris Roberts - Unique Lives and Experience Series

Presented by Let's Talk Entertainment at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

February 13, 2012

The minute you hear her voice, it's instantly recognizable. This evening with Doris Roberts will lift your spirits and change your outlook on life! You will love everything about her--the warmth, wit, and wry humor of five-time Emmy winner Doris Roberts. With an illustrious career in theater, film and television spanning five decades, she is part of our lives, especially as the memorable Marie on Everybody Loves Raymond. With style, charm, and an indefatigable zest for life, Roberts

Stephen Salters Vocal Master Class - A. Jess Shenson Recital Series

Presented by Stanford University Department of Music at Campbell Recital Hall - Stanford University

February 13, 2012

Join baritone Stephen Salters for a vocal master class. Salters' passionate and impeccably articulated performances of a wide range of repertoire have won him acclaim throughout Europe, the UK, Asia and the United States. He works regularly with leading conductors including Christoph Eschenbach, Seiji Ozawa, Robert Spano, Nicholas McGegan, Keith Lockhart, Ivor Bolton, Will Crutchfield, Leonard Slatkin, Hugh Wolff, Bobby McFerrin, Jane Glover, Jeff Tyzik, and Martin Haselboeck. On the opera

Flags of Iwo Jima... The True Story - Presentation by Hal Buell, Photo Editor and Author

Presented by Stanford Continuing Studies Program at Cubberley Auditorium - Stanford University

February 13, 2012

The photograph of the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, in the final months of World War II is arguably the most famous photo ever made. It is the most published of photos, and it is an enduring icon of the American experience. The picture has inspired four motion pictures, numerous books and articles, the monument at Arlington National Cemetery, and more. Made by San Francisco photographer Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press, the picture is that rare image that

Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum

Presented by Technology and Society Committee

February 14, 2012

Robert Vamosi is a longtime security analyst, blogger, and award winning journalist, now a Senior Analyst for Mocana, a start up focusing on the security of non-PC devices. He has been covering digital security issues as a contributing editor at PCWorld, a blogger at Forbes.com, and for many years a senior editor at ZDNet/CNET, and is the author of the recently published book, When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of our Infatuation With New Technologies.

Using real

Sailing Round the World - Travel Talk

Presented by Little House

February 14, 2012

Little House Activity Center
Tuesday Tea
Come and meet John O'Connor, a long time Menlo Park proprietor and his wife Karen, who took an 8 year sabbatical aboard their 60 foot yacht, Windsong. John will share pictures and yarns about the people and places they met along the way. Included will be the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Maine, the Azores, Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, the Black, and the Red Sea.

Persistence - Peter Clothier, Tuesday Night Lecture

Presented by San Jose State University School of Art and Design at San Jose State University - Art Building

February 14, 2012

Clothier, a graduate of Cambridge University, is a long time observer of the contemporary art world and a widely published writer. His publications include fiction and poetry, as well as David Hockney, a monograph, and a collection of political essays--The Bush Diaries.

This lecture address the predicament of the creative individual in a culture in which celebrity and money trump talent and quality of work, and specifically about the need for a disciplined mind and

Handcut Stamps and Stencilry - Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 15, 2012

Create your own stencils and stamps using inexpensive and readily available craft and office supplies. Use these handmade, custom tools to add pattern and design to background papers for card making, art journaling, scrapbooking, and more.

Bring to class an idea of what imagery you want to turn into stencils and stamps. The best--and easiest--imagery has bold lines and chunky shapes. Your finished stamp will measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches.

Intro to Studio 101 - A Work of Heart Studio Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 15, 2012

This workshop is to welcome newbies to the A Work of Heart art studio, and is a class designed to get you feeling comfortable with the lay of the land. In this class you will learn a slew of new techniques, which will help you grow your "mixed media" skill sets. The class will cover making a greeting card, a domino pendant, and a travel sized art journal. Some of the techniques taught will include: stamping, blending of inks, stencils, alcohol inks, embossed art metal, uv resin,

Zara Raab and Jeanne Wagner - Creative Writers Series

Presented by Notre Dame de Namur University

February 15, 2012

Zara Raab lives in Berkeley, but she grew up on the North Coast, where her ancestors farmed, raised cattle and harvested tan oak. Her poems appear in River Styx, Crab Orchard Review, Evansville Review, and elsewhere. Her most recent book is Swimming the Eel (David Robert Books, 2011).

Jeanne Wagner is the recipient of several national awards, including the MacGuffin Poet Hunt, the Ann Stanford Prize, the Briar Cliff Review Award and the 2011 Inkwell Prize, judged by Mark Doty.

The Merchant of Venice - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

Presented by San Mateo County Library at San Carlos Library

February 15, 2012

Gather with other fans of Shakespeare to read his works. Please bring a copy of the play if you have one as only a few library copies may be available. This month's play is The Merchant of Venice.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank - Nathan Englander, Author

Presented by Oshman Family Jewish Community Center at Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

February 15, 2012

Renowned author Nathan Englander will discuss his new story collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank. These eight new stories from the celebrated novelist and short-story writer display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of modern life, with a command of language, and with the imagination that place Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction. Beautiful and courageous, funny and achingly sad, Englander's work is a

Orientation Session - The Media Center

Presented by The Media Center at The Media Center

February 16, 2012

Learn the basics about your public access channel and how you can best make use of it. This session is designed to answer your questions, explore what you'd like to do, and help you get started. The session includes signing up for classes and a tour of the facility.

Jewelry Making... Treasure Chest Bracelet - Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 16, 2012

Take extra buttons, beads, favorite charms, and any other odds and ends, and transform them into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bracelet that is sure to dazzle! Come empty handed--there are loads of goodies at the studio--or bring your own broken jewelery, charms, chain, etc. If you have them, you can also bring jewelry making tools. No jewelry making experience is necessary, but it is helpful.

Jewelry Making... Vintage Button Bracelet - Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 16, 2012

Buttons are addictive, so remember that once you start, you won't want to stop--nor will you really need to. This precious button bracelet that you will create will become a staple in your wardrobe and your friends will all want you to make them one as well!

Come empty handed and learn how to turn the studio's $10 button kit, which contains over forty buttons, into this darling bracelet. Another option is to raid your own button jar and bring forty or so shank buttons--not the

Enchanting Rosette Necklace - Workshop

Presented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart

February 16, 2012

Life is full of all sorts of enchanting moments and enchanting things, and it's sweet when people find "that" particular accessory that makes them feel beautiful and romantic. This is one such piece, and you'll be so glad you took the time to pamper yourself with art therapy and adorn yourself with this gorgeous necklace.

All supplies are included in this class, but if you wish to bring in elegant little charms to add to your custom piece, please feel welcome to do

Jazz at the Cantor Arts Center - Lecture and Demonstration

Presented by Cantor Arts Center and Cantor Arts Center at Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

February 16, 2012

This lunchtime jazz lecture and demonstration, featuring Loren Schoenberg, director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, highlights the rich cross-fertilization between American jazz and music from Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is supported in part by the Joan and John Jay Corley Fund for Performance.

Two Among the Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author

Presented by Peninsula Library System at South San Francisco Main Library

February 16, 2012

Join Marty Brounstein, author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust, for a discussion of his book. Based on a true story, it is an inspirational story about a Christian couple in the Netherlands who helped save the lives of at least two dozen people during the Holocaust and World War II.

ArtRage: Mardi Gras

Presented by San Jose Museum of Art at San Jose Museum of Art

February 16, 2012

Laissez les bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)! Enjoy Mardi Gras-inspired entertainment, cocktails, and creative art experiences. Zydeco music by Tom Rigney and Flambeau, DIY Art Mardi Gras masks, and more. Cafe Too be open serving pub food, beer and wine, and a specialty cocktail (no-host bar).

Creating a Cohesive Silicon Valley - Community Dinner and Dialogue Event

Presented by Asian Americans for Community Involvevment at Benson Memorial Center - Santa Clara University

February 16, 2012

Join the Santa Clara community for the award-winning film, "Welcome to Shelbyville," plus dinner, speakers, and small-group dialogue!

- Event is free and open to the public
- Free dinner! (Provided on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Please RSVP at Official Site,
or by contacting Beverly Wong at (408) 975-2730 x462 or voices@aaci.org.

Program will include:
- Film Screening of “Welcome to Shelbyville” - A new

Art Talk - Are You Serial?

Presented by San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art at San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

February 16, 2012

Join the conversation and demonstrations about serial approaches to art making by exhibiting artists in the show "One Thing Leads to Another" on view in the Main Gallery.

Event Timeline

6:30pm to 7:30pm: Mix and Mingle

Learn about the tools, materials and process that exhibiting artists employ to make their work through demonstrations throughout the gallery.

7:30pm to 8:30pm: Group Discussion

In conversation with Curator Susan

Black History Month Storytelling Experience with Yolanda Rhodes

Presented by San Mateo County Library at East Palo Alto Library

February 16, 2012

Come and listen to Yolanda Rhodes as she tell true stories of African American Heroines in American History.

Fused Holiday Ornaments - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 17, 2012

Here is a chance for you to make two small square glass ornaments using colors of your choice. Your imagination is the only limit to what you can create. Experienced glass artists will help you with the process. Don't miss this opportunity to make something lovely for your home, family, or friends.

The minimum age for this class is 5 years old, when accompanied by an adult.

Blow a Float or Garden Ball - Discover Glass Workshop

Presented by Bay Area Glass Institute at Bay Area Glass Institute

February 17, 2012

Bay Area Glass Institute has created a new class for everyone to have the opportunity to blow a six- to seven-inch diameter "float." Four people per bench will spend two hours working on creating their own "two color," unique "float." The floats can be used indoors or outside as decorative pieces for your house or garden.

Pleiadian Initiations of Light - Christine Day, Author Talk

Presented by East West Bookstore at East West Bookstore

February 17, 2012

Internationally renowned spiritual teacher, healer, author, and Pleiadian Ambassador, Christine Day will be signing her book, Pleiadian Initiations of Light. She will also share what the Pleiadians want us to know about the earth changes that are taking place, the true role of the crop circles, and the dimensional shifts occurring within our physical bodies. This will be followed by a free light initiation from the Pleiadians, and a live channel with a question and answer session.

Mad Hot Ballroom Class and Dance

Presented by Dance Spectrum at Dance Spectrum

February 17, 2012

Join Dance Spectrum for fun Friday night dancing. Take class with Lerey and Rebecca, and then practice your dancing in the open dancing portions of the night while enjoying refreshments and much more.

Friday Night Waltz - Social Dancing

Presented by Friday Night Waltz at First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto

February 17, 2012

No partner is necessary for this fun event. All ages are welcome; those under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Casual, comfortable attire is fine.

A typical Friday Night Waltz event like this one draws 100-200 participants, and includes between forty and fifty dances in an evening. About half the dances are waltzes and the rest of the dances are the mixers, the choreographed waltzes, one-steps, swing, tango, cha-cha, mazurka, schottische, an occasional

Regarding Re-... Reconstruction, Repeformance, Research

Presented by Stanford Humanities Center and Stanford Humanities Center at Stanford Humanities Center

February 17-February 18, 2012

The Drama Department is organizing a mini-conference about happenings and re-performance. Over the past few years, the repetition of live performance has returned as a central problem for performance studies, art history, and theater studies. As the plastic and performing arts industries revisit landmark performances of the 1960s and 1970s, artists and scholars have posed questions about the function, validity, and ontology of such "reperformances."

Bringing together

A Pioneer In Aviation - Robert Dye, Author

Presented by Hiller Aviation Museum at Hiller Aviation Museum

February 18, 2012

For years, long lost information about the man that was literally instrumental in Charles Lindbergh's famous transatlantic flight sat forgotten in Bob Dye's home.

Dye ran across the old newspaper and magazine clippings, telegrams, and letters about Brice Goldsborough one day when rifling through some old boxes. As he read them he began to realize how much Goldsborough contributed to early aviation.

Brice Goldsborough made a big impression in a short time. In 1919 he

Animal Enrichment - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

February 18, 2012

Ever wonder why the coyote has a cereal box in her enclosure or why the keepers hang paper grocery bags with the bobcats? It’s not trash but rather what zoo keepers call "enrichment" and it helps stimulate and engage the senses of CuriOdyssey’s resident animals. Make an enrichment package, get up-close with a live animal, and observe how non-releasable animals interact with your creation. Puzzle boxes for the ravens, twisty containers for the raccoons, and scent bags

Mozart's Birthday Celebration

Presented by Stanford Continuing Studies Program

February 18, 2012

Join Stanford Continuing Studies for a musical party in celebration of the 256th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This delightful evening will be hosted by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra's musical director, Benjamin Simon, and will feature the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra's All-Stars: Robin Sharp and Debra Fong on violins, Sharon Wei and Ben Simon on violas, and Robert Howard on cello. Enjoy two glorious Mozart viola quintets. One is a very early quintet: String Quintet No. 1

San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

Presented by San Jose Taiko

February 18, 2012

You’ve seen San Jose Taiko play--now it’s your turn! Join fellow taiko enthusiasts in learning the basics of San Jose Taiko’s style in a fun and engaging three-hour workshop. A brief history of taiko is presented, and participants learn a song based on fundamental stance, rhythms, and technique. No taiko experience is necessary, but participants must be at least 15 years old and capable of fairly rigorous physical activity.