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Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) - Screening for Driven A Car Culture Film Series

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Revs Program at Stanford

http://art.stanford.edu/news-events/events-calendar/

Cubberley Auditorium - Stanford University - 485 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-723-3404

risip@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm  

This 1971 cult film revolves around two street racers traveling Route 66 in a modified '55 Chevy  The pair challenges local residents to races along the way The film stars James Taylor, Warren Oates, Laurie Bird, and Dennis Wilson--drummer for the Beach Boys This event is sponsored by the Revs Program at Stanford which was founded to inspire a new trans-disciplinary field connecting the past, present, and future of the automobile and fosters an intellectual community bridging the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, design, science and engineering, and professions  ]]>

Dancing History - A Reconstruction of Anna Sokolow's "Rooms" Performance

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Stanford University Drama Department

http://dance.stanford.edu/events.html

Roble Studio Theater - Stanford University - 375 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305-8125

Admission: Free

650-723-1234

Start Time(s): 7pm 9pm

Rooms, featuring music composed by Kenyon Hopkins for a jazz ensemble, is a powerful portrayal of the terrifying loneliness that afflicts even people living in the closest proximity to each other After the dance performance of Rooms, Dr Hannah Kosstrin, Assistant Professor at Reed College, will give a lecture, followed by a discussion This event is part of the series of satellite events organized as part of Ms @ 40 and the Future of Feminism Sponsored by Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Hillel at Stanford, and Department of Drama, Dance Division]]>

South Bay Teen Idol Semi-Finals

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley

http://www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/idol

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley - 14855 Oka Road Los Gatos CA 95032

Admission: Free Seating is first come, first served

408-357-7402

Start Time(s): 7pm

The public is invited to watch the South Bay Teen Idol semi-finalists compete in this singing competition for 8th-12th graders Winners tonight will advance to the finals in March Admission to watch the semi-finals is free Seating is on a first come, first served based]]>

A Conversation with Bill Guttentag About Film and Television - How I Write Series

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/publicprograms/eventcalendar.php

Admission: Free

650-725-2650

continuingstudies@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Bill Guttentag is a two-time Oscar-winning documentary and feature film writer-producer-director He also co-wrote and co-directed Nanking, a theatrical documentary that premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and features Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway, and Jurgen Prochnow Also in 2007, he wrote and directed Live!--a dramatic feature starring Eva Mendes and Andre Braugher Soundtrack for a Revolution had its international premiere at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival He is currently in post-production on Knife Fight, a film he directed and co-wrote about a Democratic political consultant, starring Rob Lowe, Jamie Chung, Julie Bowen, Carrie-Ann Moss, Eric McCormack, Jennifer Morrison, Richard Schiff, and Saffron Burrows It is scheduled for release in 2012 Guttentag has won two Oscars for his documentary work and was nominated for three others He has also received a Peabody Award, three Emmy Awards and two Emmy nominations, two Writers Guild Award nominations, a Producers Guild Award nomination, and a Robert F Kennedy Journalism Award His films have been selected for the Sundance Film Festival three times and have played and won awards at numerous American and international film festivals They have also received a number of special screenings internationally and in the US, including at the White House His first novel, Boulevard, was published in 2010 He is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches a course on the film and television business Hilton Obenzinger--an accomplished fiction and nonfiction writer and lecturer in the Department of English, American Studies, and Continuing Studies--will engage Bill Guttentag in conversation, focusing on the techniques, quirks, and joys of writing]]>

Walker Evans, Photographer - Lecture

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Cantor Arts Center

http://events.stanford.edu/byOrganization/18/

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 5:30pm

American photographer Walker Evans (1903–1975), with his direct and unsentimental images of life on small-town streets, in New York subways, and on sharecroppers' porches, inspired generations of photographers and helped shape contemporary art Jeff L Rosenheim, Curator, Department of Photographs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses Evans's work]]>

DJ Rising - Love Maia, Author (Youth Event)

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

Kepler's Books - 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park CA 94025

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 6pm

Meet Marley, an unassuming high school junior who breathes in music like oxygen In between caring for his heroin-addicted mother, and keeping his scholarship at a fancy prep school, he dreams of becoming a professional DJ When chance lands Marley his first real DJ job, his career as "DJ Ice" suddenly skyrockets, but when heart-rending disaster at home brings Marley crashing back down to earth, he is torn between obligation and following his dreams Love Maia share Marley's passion for music and his belief in dreaming big She loves the freeing energy of the club world, as well as pizza, kickboxing, butterflies, death metal, and underground hip-hop When not writing, Love can be found playing drums in an alternative rock band in and around San Francisco]]>

31 Dates in 31 Days - Tamara Duricka Johnson, Author

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Books Inc - Mountain View - 301 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free

650-428-1234

Start Time(s): 7pm

Tamara Duricka Johnson shares her entertaining journey that offers astute insights into the modern dating scene in her book, 31 Dates in 31 Days]]>

Maharaja - The Splendor of India's Royal Courts

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Santa Clara County Library

http://sccl.org/saratoga

Saratoga Library - 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: Free

408-867-6126 x3817

Start Time(s): 2pm

Explore the dazzling world of Indian royalty from the 1700's to the 1940's by getting close to the objects they commissioned, collected and loved The lecture is presented by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco]]>

One Green Apple - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Santa Teresa Branch Library - 290 International Circle San Jose CA 95119

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 10:30am

Dian Alyan of the Muslim Community Association will be the guest reader of One Green Apple by Eve Bunting at the storytime for preschoolers 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Allah Made Me Funny Live in Concert - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Evergreen Branch Library - 2635 Aborn Road San Jose CA 95121

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 4pm

Allah Made Me Funny, based on the comedy tour of the same name, is an 82-minute film that follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Are You Worth It? - Author Talk by Constance Chapman

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

An international workshop leader and counselor, Constance Chapman, MA is the author of the acclaimed, innovative book Am I Worth It? How to Turn Doubt into Yes Forever Tonight, learn how self-doubt interferes with attracting love into your life, discover three secrets to overcoming the root cause of self-doubt, and find out what you can do to keep doubt from sabotaging your dreams "If your dreams have been dimmed by feelings of not being good enough, this is essential," says Marcia Weider, CEO/Founder of Dream University]]>

Child Development New Student Orientation

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Foothill College

http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/childdevelopment/

Admission: Admission and parking are free

650-949-6950

ThomasJeanne@foothill.edu

Start Time(s): 6pm-7pm

Find out how Foothill’s Child Development Program can lead to a rewarding career working with children and families by attending the Child Development New Student Orientation Night Friday, Feb 10, from 6 to 7 pm in Room J-7 at the Foothill College Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto Admission and parking are free Foothill's Child Development Program is designed for people who are new to the early care and education field as well as for those who are experienced child development professionals Orientation Night highlights include identifying which child development courses to take first, an introduction to CARES (a financial stipend program for college students), information about the Child Development Club, and a presentation understanding the requirements needed to be successfully employed in the child development field Additional information session activities will give you the opportunity to meet one to one with program faculty, counselors and other students, tour Foothill Middlefield Campus facilities, and learn more about program requirements, the application process and admission to the college To RSVP, e-mail Department Chairwoman Jeanne Thomas at ThomasJeanne@foothilledu For more information, access wwwfoothilledu/childdevelopment/]]>

Honoring Our History World War I - Exhibition

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Waddell & Reed

http://honoringourhistory.com

San Mateo County History Museum - 2200 Broadway Street Redwood City CA 94063-1618

Admission: Free admission to the traveling gallery *Half-priced admission to the museum on the day of the exhibit: $150-$250

408-369-9400 x135

Start Time(s): 9am-4pm

Waddell & Reed invites you to tour the Honoring Our History World War I traveling gallery, a year-long national tour honoring the men and women who served in World War I Developed in partnership with the National World War I Museum and in celebration of Waddell & Reed's 75th anniversary, Honoring Our History commemorates the Great War from within a customized "big rig" truck The traveling gallery features myriad artifacts including weapons, tools, a walk through trench simulating the war environment, videos and audio tracks]]>

Pearl Alley - Live Music

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

San Pedro Square Market

http://www.sanpedrosquaremarket.com/

Admission: Free

408-981-7218

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-9:30pm

Blues-rock band Pearl Alley will play San Pedro Square Market on Friday night in the Perrazo Building (home of B2 Coffee) Come down and enjoy dinner, drinks and a show! The band goes on stage at 6:30pm and will play until the crowd cant dance anymore Pearl Alleys blend of blues and rock n roll is influenced by the vocal style of Janis Joplin and defined by the blistering lead guitar of David Crane]]>

World Music Night

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View

http://www.MoroccosRestaurant.com

Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View - 873 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: No cover  

650-968-1502

Start Time(s): 5pm-12am 7pm  Performance

Our popular music selection from all over the world to enhance the senses and compliment your dining experience in the magical Morocco's Restaurant in downtown Mountain View Reservations are recommended at Official Site]]>

Sexual Intelligence - Marty Klein, Author

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Books Inc - Palo Alto - 855 El Camino Real #74 Palo Alto CA 94304

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Author Marty Klein shares his book, Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex--And How to Get It Klein has spent his 31-year career as a Marriage Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Sex Therapist helping people understand and accept themselves and their sexuality He has continually called attention to the social and political conditions that keep so many of us feeling guilty, confused, scared, and hopeless about our sexual feelings, experiences, and relationships]]>

World Music Night and Magic

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Morocco's Restaurant

Morocco's Restaurant - 86 N Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: No cover  

408-998-1509

Start Time(s): 5pm-11pm 7pm  Performance

Enchanting music from the 4 corners of the World Moroccan Cuisine in a romantic Moroccan restaurant downtown San Jose Live magic with Robert Cerne who will entertain you and your guests at your table for your own private show A quality time in an enchanting decor Check in on Facebook for a complimentary wine tasting]]>

Alameda Art Works Second Saturday Open Studio

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

The Alameda ArtWorks

http://thealamedaartworksblog.blogspot.com/

The Alameda ArtWorks - 1068 The Alameda San Jose CA 95126

Admission: Free

408-685-3247

therese@theresemay.com

Start Time(s): 11am-4pm

Come to the Alameda Art Works Second Saturday Open Studio Second Saturdays, 11am to 4pm artists will be showing paintings, prints, photos, art quilts, silk flowers, mosaics and note cards There is something for everyone Come join us! The Alameda Art Works, 1068 the Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 For more information Contact Therese May at 408-685-3247 or visit our blog at: http://thealamedaartworksblogblogspotcom/]]>

2012 General Art Show

02-10-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission

http://ssf.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=3308&month=2&year=2012&day=3&calType=0

Admission: Free

650-829-3800

Start Time(s): Fri: 6pm-8pm Sat: 10am-4pm

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission presents an art gallery exhibit of two dimensional works by local artists Art in watercolors, painting and graphics are featured in this two-day event]]>

Magic Show

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Linden Tree Books

http://www.lindentreebooks.com

Linden Tree Books - 265 State Street Los Altos CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-949-3390

Start Time(s): 12pm-1pm

Linden Tree is pleased to present Steve Koehler, aka "Mr Horsefeathers", who will be presenting his special blend of magic, juggling, and comedy for kids of all ages at Linden Tree (265 State Street) on Saturday, February 11th at noon! To support the show, everything at the store will be 20% off from noon to 1:00 pm!* For more on the upcoming fun, please see the online videos and reviews of Mr Horsefeather's shows on the Official Site You may have seen before at the Los Altos Art and Wine Festival and many local libraries *Promotion excludes gift certificates and items already on sale]]>

History Detectives

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Hayward Area Historical Society

http://www.haywardareahistory.org/events/view/114-childrens_program_at_mcconaghy_house

Admission: Free for children 10 and under and for Hayward Area Historical Society members $5 for adults $3 for students/seniors 65+

510-581-0223

info@haywardareahistory.org

Start Time(s): 10am-4pm

Solve McConaghy Family mysteries and make your own McConaghy House detective badge]]>

Sneak Peek of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

City of Pleasanton

http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library/programs-events-child.html

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

925-931-3400 ex8

Start Time(s): 2pm

Experience scenes from the upcoming live theatrical production at the Firehouse Arts Center of Alice's Advenutres in Wonderland Meet the cast members and director, experience mask and puppetry techniques used in the show, and try your hand at creating your own mask!  Best for ages 5 and up]]>

Fortnightly Music Club Concert

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Fortnightly Music Club

http://www.fortnightlymusicclub.org

Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center - 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: Free

650-494-6934

Start Time(s): 7pm

Fortnightly Music Club Concert Vocal works by Puccini, Strauss, and Mozart; piano Preludes by Debussy; and Violin Sonata by Brahms Sunday, February 12 at 7 pm Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Free admission, public concert]]>

First Annual Valentines HeART Walk - Half Moon Bay

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

HMB SOMA Arts

http://coastviewsmag.com/views/hmb-soma-first-annual-valentines-heart-walk/

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 2pm-5pm

South Main Street in Half Moon Bay is often missed by tourists who don’t walk the entire length of the downtown area This area of Main Street is now home to almost a dozen flourishing art businesses They are known collectively as HMB SOMA Arts The group’s first event in December drew a large number of visitors, tourists as well as local residents (Photos of participating businesses on flyer below) HMB SOMA Arts supports and promotes both visual and performing artists at the south end of Main Street During this event, refreshments, raffles and music will be offered at most venues Visitors are invited to take a romantic stroll along South Main Street and discover a wealth of art treasures]]>

Peninsula Symphony Family Concert

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Peninsula Symphony

http://www.peninsulasymphony.org

Canada College Main Theatre - 4200 Farm Hill Boulevard Redwood City CA 94061-1030

Admission: Free

650-941-5291

faith@peninsulasymphony.org

Start Time(s): 2:30pm - Recital performance by Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition junior winners 3:00pm - Program begins

This fun afternoon of music for children and adults of all ages is sure to delight as we explore the magic and excitement of making music! Free and open to the public Sunday, February 12, 2012 2:30pm - Recital performance by Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition junior winners 3:00pm - Program begins Program includes: Aram Khachaturian, Sabre Danse Edvard Grieg, In The Hall of the Mountain King Peter Tchaikovsky, Romeo and Juliet John Williams, Star Wars Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No 2 - performed by Hugo Kitano, senior winner, Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition Reserve your tickets online at wwwfamilyconcerteventbritecom Seats not claimed 20 minutes prior to the start of the program may be given away Through the Peninsula Symphony's Bridges to Music programs, we strive to make music accessible to our community through school outreach programs, open rehearsals, free concerts, youth music competitions and pre-concert lectures Please consider making a donation to support our music education and community outreach efforts!]]>

Preschool Power! Superhero and Exclusionary Play - Parenting Education Series

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Congregation Etz Chayim

http://www.etzchayim.org

Admission: Free

650-813-9094 x214

melissa@etzchayim.org

Start Time(s): 11:15am-12:15pm

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 Sessions meet at Congregation Etz Chayim (4161 Alma St, between Charleston and San Antonio in Palo Alto) Contact Melissa Rogoway for more information or to register- melissa@etzchayimorg or 650-813-9094 x214 To find out more about our presenter Heidi, see her website: http://wwwconnectforchildrencom/Connect4Children/Welcomehtml]]>

Tom Holland - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 02-12-2012

Sanchez Art Center

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org

Sanchez Art Center - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-355-1894

Start Time(s): Opening reception Friday, January 13, from 7 to 9 pm Thereafter the galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm

Sanchez Art Center is proud to present the unique artwork of Bay Area artist Tom Holland This exhibition of Holland’s recent work opens Friday, January 13, with a reception from 7 to 9 pm, and will run through February 12 Holland’s work is both sculptural and painterly, with colorful, curving surfaces of thin, folded aluminum Known as one of California's most important contemporary artists, Holland considers the color surfaces and the interaction and motion in his work as the most important aspects of his paintings He also often works on paper, marble, and copper Holland will give an Artist’s Talk at 4 pm on Sunday, February 12, the closing day of the exhibition Tom Holland lives and works in the Bay Area and has been painting for 50 years After having attended UC Berkeley, he went to Chile on a Fulbright Grant He then returned to Berkeley to begin teaching at the San Francisco Art Institute He has also been on the faculty at UCLA and UC Berkeley He received both an NEA Grant and a Guggenheim Fellowship He now works full-time in his studio in downtown Berkeley After having painted in traditional oil on canvas, in the 1970s Holland began using materials that were light and strong but did not require a frame He uses fiberglass and aluminum, making pieces of color that hang on the wall like stiff tapestry The thin edges allow each painting to become a part of the space it occupies Using simple materials and a unique approach combining painting and sculpture, he cuts thin sheets of aluminum to build either a wall painting or a free-standing sculptural form He then rivets the cut pieces to sheets of aluminum or fiberglass He uses epoxy paint to achieve the effects of depth, light, reflection, and shadow Holland is represented by art galleries in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles His work is in the collections of all the major museums in the United States, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis His work is also represented in the Anderson Collection as well as the Charles Schwab Company, the Mayfield Fund, and the Di Rosa Collection of Contemporary California Art Holland has recently completed a large installation in the lobby of the Lake Merritt Plaza Building at 1999 Harrison Street in downtown Oakland Two concurrent exhibitions will also open at Sanchez Art Center on January 13 The East Gallery hosts Memorandum to Light from Shadows, a group show by Skyline College art students featuring ceramics, sculpture, and photography, curated by Skyline professor Arthur Takayama The Skyline College Jazz Quintet will present live music and entertainment at the reception The West Gallery will exhibit work by members of the Art Guild of Pacifica in a group show entitled Something Edgy Definitions of “edgy” range from nervously irritable, impatient and anxious, to sharp or biting, sharply defined or outlined, to daringly innovative, provocative, and trend-setting or on the cutting edge Lots of possibilities here, and as artist Gale Frances says, “Who knows what the cutting edge is? It all depends on how uptight you are when you start out” Should be interesting! All three exhibits open Friday, January 13, with a reception for the artists from 7 to 9 pm Thereafter the galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm, through the exhibit’s close on February 12 Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, California, about 15 miles east of Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean For more information about the center, call 650-355-1894 or visit wwwsanchezartcenterorg]]>

The Poet's Daughter - Parvaneh Bahar, Author

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/storelocator/stores.aspx?pagetype=eventlist

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Pruneyard - 1875 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 240 Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 3pm

Parvaneh Bahar is the daughter of Mohammad Taqi Bahar, the last person in Iran to hold the title Prince of Poets, also known as Malek o-Sho'ara Bahar In her book, The Poet's Daughter: Malek o'Shoara Bahar of Iran and the Immortal Song of Freedom, Bahar provides an intimate portrait of their life in Iran, and her activism in the United States beginning with our civil rights challenges of the 1950s and 1960s She will be signing copies of her book at this event]]>

In Conversation with Sumbul Ali-Karamali - Silicon Valley Reads

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Indian Business Professional Women

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

India Community Center - Milpitas - 525 Los Coches Street Milpitas CA 95035

Admission: Free

408-956-9115

info@ibpw.net

Start Time(s): 2pm

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 Islam or its people The Muslim Next Door offers easy-to-understand yet academically sound answers to these questions while also dispelling commonly held misconceptions Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali's vivid anecdotes about growing up Muslim and female in the West, along with her sensitive, scholarly overview of Islam, combine for a uniquely insightful look at the world's fastest growing religion 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Love / Hate - A Psycho Art Pspectacle

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Psycho Donuts

https://www.facebook.com/events/255580171179299/

Psycho Donuts - 2006 S Winchester Boulevard Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-533-1023

Start Time(s): 11am

It's the annual Anti-Valentine art show at Psycho Donuts Campbell Looking for a Célébration De L'amour? Sorry, wrong place! With an uncommon theme of "Love Lost," this is the art show you'd expect from the world's most unusual donut shop! Spurned by a lover? Feeling the pain of love? If the answer to these questions is yes, then donut miss this CrAzY art show! You'll find original paintings by local artists, some starting as low as $40! Check out the latest original work from local artists like Christine Benjamin, Nic Caesar, Murphy Adams, Michael Foley, Lacey Bryant, and many more! Meet many of these artists in person Maybe you can learn what really inspired the insane painting you're buying And while you're there, check out our line-up of Anti-Love donuts You'll absolutely Love / Hate our selections like Shot Thru the Heart, Blue Ballz, Not-So-Sweetheart, and more! Whether you're simply lost in love or cast aside by love, our Psycho nurses have just the prescription for you Love / Hate on Sunday February 12 Love has never felt so bad, or tasted so good]]>

New Year, New Work

01-16-2012 - 02-12-2012

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The Main Gallery

http://www.themaingallery.org

The Main Gallery - 1018 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: Free

650-654-2766

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 10am-3pm

The Main Gallery in Redwood City celebrates the new year with new work by their 23 artist members Some of the work you'll see are circular ceramic vases by Doris Fischer-Colbrie They explore different surface treatments and use heavily textured glazes, and according to Fischer-Colbrie "are easy-to-use and have an earthy, raw feel that will enhance any living space" Having recently found lost poetry written by her mother and grandfather, Belinda Chlouber has monoprints inspired by her grandfather Her work utilizes images evoked from the poetry and intertwines bits and pieces of text throughout the work This is just a sampling of what to expect with many other new pieces by the gallery artists The Main Gallery, an artists' cooperative with some 23 members, showcases the work of some of the best local talent in the Bay Area The gallery is located at 1018 Main Street at the corner of Main and Middlefield in the historic yellow Victorian cottage next to Alana's Cafe]]>

Something Edgy - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 02-12-2012

6

Sanchez Art Center

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org

Sanchez Art Center - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-355-1894

Start Time(s): Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pm

Members of the Art Guild of Pacifica in a group show are featured in this exhibition Definitions of “edgy” range from nervously irritable, impatient, and anxious, to sharp or biting, sharply defined or outlined, to daringly innovative, provocative, and trend-setting or on the cutting edge There are lots of possibilities here, and, as artist Gale Frances says, “Who knows what the cutting edge is? It all depends on how uptight you are when you start out”  ]]>

Memorandum To: Light From: Shadows - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 02-12-2012

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Sanchez Art Center

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org

Sanchez Art Center - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-355-1894

Start Time(s): Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pm

The East Gallery of the Sanchez Art Center presents this group show by Skyline College art students featuring ceramics, sculpture, and photography, curated by Skyline professor Arthur Takayama  ]]>

Eve Page Mathias - Exhibition

12-03-2011 - 02-12-2012

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-3754

Start Time(s): Tues-Weds, Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-9pm Reception 12/9: 7pm-9pm

Fusing exquisite realism with vibrant color and a sense of the mysteries beyond the physical plane, Eve Page Mathias allows the viewer to experience her subjects at levels far more intimately than mere representation Ms Page Mathias is a professor of Art at San Jose City College where her skills in figurative painting have made her one of the most popular teachers in our region]]>

Statewide Painting Competition - Exhibition

12-10-2011 - 02-12-2012

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-3754

Start Time(s): Tues-Weds, Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-9pm Reception 12/9: 7pm-9pm

This statewide juried competition is open to all painting media Approximately sixty to eighty paintings will be selected, along with prize winners This year’s jurors will be members of the Curatorial Committee of the Triton Museum of Art including Chief Curator Preston Metcalf and curators Maria Ester Fernández and Stephanie Learmonth]]>

San Mateo County Commission on Aging General Meeting

02-13-2012 - 02-13-2012

1

Little House

http://www.penvol.org

Admission: Free

650-326-2025

Start Time(s): 10am-11:30am

San Mateo County Commission on Aging General Public Meeting Open to All Held at Little House Activity Center]]>

Stephen Salters Vocal Master Class - A Jess Shenson Recital Series

02-13-2012 - 02-13-2012

1

Stanford University Department of Music

http://music.stanford.edu/Events/calendar.html

Campbell Recital Hall - Stanford University - 541 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-2787

Start Time(s): 4:15pm

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 stage with over 30 roles, he excels equally in contemporary works and standard repertory]]>

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

02-13-2012 - 02-13-2012

1

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/publicprograms/eventcalendar.php

Cubberley Auditorium - Stanford University - 485 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-2650

continuingstudies@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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 directly changed the way Americans thought and acted It inspired the Seventh (and final) War Bond drive of World War II The picture, however, was controversial and has remained so over the decades--victim of misunderstandings and the target of those who would diminish its impact Join Hal Buell, veteran Associated Press photo editor and author, as he discusses the story of the photograph and traces the lifelong journey of Rosenthal and his remarkable picture with its trials and its tribulations In this presentation of more than 100 photographs and video clips, Buell tells the full, true story of the photo, the battle of Iwo Jima, the photo's impact on World War II, and the photo's life as a lasting, patriotic symbol Hal Buell has worked on assignment in more than thirty-five countries and has headed the Associated Press Photo Service for twenty-five years, supervising an international staff of 300 photographers His career in news photography spanned the days of flash bulbs to the use of digital cameras, and many of the pictures of the last half of the 20th century crossed his desk Buell is the author of more than a dozen books on news photography, including Moments: The Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs; The Kennedy Brothers; and Uncommon Valor, Common Virtue--the story of the Iwo Jima flag raising]]>

Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Technology and Society Committee

http://tian.greens.org/TASC.shtml

Admission: Free Admission $12  Lunch (optional)

650-969-7215

Start Time(s): 11:45am-1pm

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 Forbescom, 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 world examples, Robert will discuss the premise of his book: that technology is evolving faster than we are, and as our mobile phones, mp3 players, cars, and digital cameras become more and more complex, we understand less and less about how they actually work and what personal details these gadgets might reveal about us, which prevents us from striking the correct balance between convenience and security]]>

San Francisco Piano Trio

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

CSUEB Music Department

http://class.csueastbay.edu/music/events.php

Cal State University East Bay - 25800 Carlos Bee Avenue Hayward CA 94542

Admission: Free

510-885-3167

Start Time(s): 12pm-1pm

The San Francisco Piano Trio--featuring German violinist Axel Strauss, French cellist Jean-Michel Fonteneau, and American pianist and California State University East Bay faculty member Jeffrey Sykes--has quickly established itself as a top-flight ensemble The trio has been praised for its virtuosic ensemble playing throughout a wide repertoire ranging from the trios of Haydn and Beethoven to those of Leon Kirchner and Astor Piazzolla This evening's program includes Mendelssohn Trio in C minor, Op 66 and Piazzolla's Le grand tango This event takes place in California State University East Bay's Music Building Recital Hall, MB1055]]>

Persistence - Peter Clothier, Tuesday Night Lecture

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

http://ad.sjsu.edu/whatsup/lectures/

San Jose State University - Art Building - 100 S 9th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-924-4320

art.design@sjsu.edu

Start Time(s): 5pm

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 a commitment to practice--how to develop these qualities and apply them to a successful life in art This presentation, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building]]>

The Chinyakare Ensemble Music and Dance from Zimbabwe - Music at Noon

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Santa Clara University Department of Music

http://www.scu.edu/cas/music/performances.cfm

Santa Clara University - Recital Hall - Franklin and Lafayette Street, Building 114 Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-554-4428

rkathner@scu.edu

Start Time(s): 12pm

Under the direction of Julia Tsitsi Chigamba, the Chinyakare Ensemble boasts a collection of diverse and experienced musicians from Africa, the United States, and beyond True to its name, "deep traditional in the arts of our ancestors," the ensemble performs traditional dance, mbira, drums, marimba, and song from Shona and other tribal groups from around Zimbabwe]]>

Zara Raab and Jeanne Wagner - Creative Writers Series

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Notre Dame de Namur University

http://www.ndnu.edu/public-relations/arts-lectures-happenigs.aspx#eventslist

Admission: Call for prices

650-508-3730 x2

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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 Her poems have appeared in Spoon River Poetry Review, RHINO, Cincinnati Review, Alaska Quarterly Review and PBS website's Poem of the Week She has five collections of poetry, the most recently, In The Body Of Our Lives, was released by Sixteen Rivers Press in 2011]]>

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

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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]]>

Carole Terry - Organ Concert

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Stanford University Department of Music

http://music.stanford.edu/Events/calendar.html

Memorial Church - Stanford University - 450 Serra Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-2787

Start Time(s): 8pm

Carole Terry will perform organ music by Bach, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, and Widor This American concert organist has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician on both organ and harpsichord, and has maintained a busy recital, master class, and adjudication schedule since becoming a Professor of Organ and Harpsichord at the University of Washington School of Music in Seattle]]>

The Slave Trade and the Origins of International Human Rights Law - Jenny Martinez, Author

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Books Inc - Mountain View - 301 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free

650-428-1234

Start Time(s): 7pm

Stanford Law Professor Jenny Martinez discusses The Slave Trade and the Origins of International Human Rights Law There is a broad consensus among scholars that the idea of human rights was a product of the Enlightenment, but that a self-conscious and broad-based human rights movement focused on international law only began after World War II In this narrative, the nineteenth century's absence is conspicuous--few have considered that era seriously, much less written books on it However, Martinez shows in this novel interpretation of the roots of human rights law, the foundation of the movement that is known today was a product of one of the nineteenth century's central moral causes: the movement to ban the international slave trade]]>

My Name is Bilal - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 4pm

Dian Alyan of the Muslim Community Association will be the guest reader of My Name is Bilal by Asma Mobin-Uddin at the storytime for families 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Rae Armantrout, Poet - Reading and Book Signing

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Rae Armantrout is the author of eleven books of poetry, including the forthcoming Money Shot, and the 2009 collection Versed, which received both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award Her collection Next Life was a New York Times Notable Book of 2007 She is the recipient of awards from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, and Professor of Poetry and Poetics at UC San Diego This event takes place in Room 225/229 of the Library]]>

Orientation Session - The Media Center

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

The Media Center

http://www.communitymediacenter.net/media_production/take_a_class/class_descriptions.html

The Media Center - 900 San Antonio Road Palo Alto CA 94303-4917

Admission: Free

650-494-8686 x10

classes@midpenmedia.org

Start Time(s): 6pm-7pm

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]]>

Jazz at the Cantor Arts Center - Lecture and Demonstration

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu/participate/programs_events_lectures_symposia.html

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 12pm

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

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Peninsula Library System

http://ssf.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=3429&month=2&year=2012&day=3&calType=0

South San Francisco Main Library - 840 W Orange Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080

Admission: Free

650-829-3860

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-7:30pm

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]]>

Creating a Cohesive Silicon Valley - Community Dinner and Dialogue Event

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Asian Americans for Community Involvevment

http://bit.ly/VoicesSantaClara-RSVP

Benson Memorial Center - Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-975-2730 x462

voices@aaci.org

Start Time(s): 5:30pm-8:30pm

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@aaciorg Program will include: - Film Screening of “Welcome to Shelbyville” - A new one-hour documentary about a small Tennessee town in the midst of dramatic demographic change, and its journey toward becoming a more welcoming community - Small-Group Dialogue - Facilitated sharing and exploration of perspectives from both immigrant newcomers and long-time residents - Community Speakers - Personal stories from individuals who have helped new immigrants settle into our community - Action Opportunities and Resources - Ways you can take part in making Silicon Valley a more welcoming place for all! Presented by AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices and Silicon Valley Alliance for Immigration Reform Co-sponsored by the Santa Clara University Law Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Made possible in part by a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:00-8:30 pm (Dinner starts 5:30 pm) Santa Clara University, Benson Memorial Center (Parlors BC) 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053]]>

No One Here Except All of Us - Ramona Ausubel, Author

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Palo Alto Downtown Library - 270 Forest Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Ramona Ausubel is the author of No One Here Except All of Us, a beguiling, imaginative, inspiring story about the bigness of being alive as an individual, as a member of a tribe, and as a participant in history]]>

On a Wing and a Prayer - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Evergreen Branch Library - 2635 Aborn Road San Jose CA 95121

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 4pm

On a Wing and a Prayer: An American Muslim Learns to Fly is a one-hour film that follows Monem Salam, a United States born Muslim who pursues his childhood dream of getting a pilot's license several years after 9/11 The film alternates between gentle humor and white-knuckle moments 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Black History Month Storytelling Experience with Yolanda Rhodes

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/content/yolanda-rhodes-black-history-month-storytelling-experience

East Palo Alto Library - 2415 University Avenue East Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: Free

650-321-7712 x225

Start Time(s): 4:30pm

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

Blues Night with the Dan Goghs

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View

Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View - 873 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: No cover  

650-968-1502

Start Time(s): 5pm-12am 7pm  Performance

Morocco's welcomes the versatile Dan Goghs for a delightful evening of American Roots Rock, rhythm & blues! Performance starts 7pm]]>

Pleiadian Initiations of Light - Christine Day, Author Talk

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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]]>

Regarding Re- Reconstruction, Repeformance, Research

02-17-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Stanford Humanities Center

http://shc.stanford.edu/events/calendar/

Stanford Humanities Center - 424 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-1219

Start Time(s): Fri: 3pm-6pm Sat: 9am-4pm

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 some of the most distinguished scholars and artists in the fields of art, dance, and theater, this conference returns to these questions, emphasizing the role of creativity in reconstruction and exploring how it works as both pedagogy and research Featuring talks and conversations with Mario Biagini, Marin Blazevic, Mark Franko, Amelia Jones, and Robert Whitman]]>

Owen Baker-Flynn - Family Entertainment

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Redwood City Public Library

http://www.redwoodcity.org/library/events/RSHEvents.html

Redwood Shores Library - 399 Marine Parkway Redwood City CA 94065

Admission: Free

650-780-5740

Start Time(s): 11am

Comedy, magic, juggling and amazing balancing tricks are featured in this show from Owen Baker-Flynn]]>

Mozart's Birthday Celebration

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/publicprograms/eventcalendar.php

Admission: Free

650-725-2650

continuingstudies@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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 in B-flat Major (K 174) The other is one of his mature masterpieces: String Quintet No 5 in D Major (K 593) There will be a Mozart Trivia Contest and a guest appearance by young Wolfie himself]]>

Prince Among Slaves - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Berryessa Branch Library - 3355 Noble Avenue San Jose CA 95132

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 11am

Prince Among Slaves is a one-hour film that recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South After forty years of enslavement, he regained his freedom, became a national celebrity, and dined in the White House 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

American Muslim Experience - Mini Film Festival, Silicon Valley Reads

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Milpitas Library - 160 N Main Street Milpitas CA 95035

Admission: Free

408-262-1171

Start Time(s): 10:30am  Prince Among Slaves 12:30pm  On a Wing and a Prayer 2pm  Allah Made Me Funny

This mini film festival presents three films about the American Muslim experience Prince Among Slaves recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South After forty years of enslavement, he regained his freedom, became a national celebrity, and dined in the White House This film is one hour in length On a Wing and a Prayer: An American Muslim Learns to Fly follows Monem Salam, a US born Muslim who pursues his childhood dream of getting a pilot's license several years after 9/11 The film alternates between gentle humor and white-knuckle moments This film is one hour in length Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America This film is 82 minutes long 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Dos Mundos Paintings and Works on Paper by Tim Craighead - Exhibition

11-05-2011 - 02-18-2012

6

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

http://www.sjica.org

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art - 560 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-283-8155

Start Time(s): Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 12pm-5pm Reception: 11/11: 6pm-8pm

Dos Mundos is an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by abstract artist Tim Craighead who has long explored and exploited mark making and recurring symbols and objects in his work Like the artists in One Thing Leads to Another, Craighead's visual vocabulary includes repetition and duplication of marks and shapes Shells, vessels, scribbles, knots, polygons, DNA fragments and other representational and abstract gestures are repeated from canvas to canvas The biomorphic and architectural forms that populate Craighead's mostly autobiographical painted and printed works are reminiscent of the structural works of Frie Otto and Buckminster Fuller who looked at models found in nature to develop the ideas surrounding their work]]>

Ni Wakati / It's Time - Black History Month Documentary Screening and Discussion

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

http://blackhistoryfilmmv.eventbrite.com/

Community School of Music and Arts - 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: Free, RSVP required

650-814-0438

alicia@mvblackhistoryevents.com

Start Time(s): 2pm

An inspiring story that re-introduces Africa’s rich diversity to the rest of the world, as M1 (Dead Prez) and Umi (POW) travel to East Africa and connect with Ukoofulani Mau Mau, a revolutionary youth movement of artists in the slums of Nairobi Through music, food and culture they dispel myths about Africa and travel to Tanzania to connect with former Black Panther members Mzee Pete O'Neal and Mama Charlotte O'Neal Interviews with Geronimo Ji Jaga, Davey D, Toni Blackman, Binyavanga Wainaina, and more This is a great film for young people Please RSVP, as space is limited Refreshments will be served This free event is sponsored by: City of Mountain View Human Relations Commission Chamber of Commerce Mountain View Community School of Music and Arts Leadership Mountain View Oriki Theater]]>

Story Time with Jennifer Fosberry, Author

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

Kepler's Books - 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park CA 94025

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

Jennifer Fosberry takes us on a new imaginative journey featuring everyone's favorite purple-haired, little girl Previously, Isabella discovered her favorite heroes in My Name Is Not Isabella Now she travels around the world experiencing its greatest wonders without ever leaving her own backyard]]>

Comfortably Unaware - Dr Richard Oppenlander, Author Talk

02-20-2012 - 02-20-2012

1

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Dr Richard Oppenlander has studied, researched, and lectured extensively on global depletion and food choice responsibility for over 40 years With relentless dedication to the healing of our bodies, the welfare of animals, and the healing of our planet, Oppenlander wrote Comfortably Unaware, a book with a three-pronged approach to promoting the eradication of eating animals and encouraging a plant-based way of life He addresses the disconnect between sustainability and food choices with unapologetic candor, discussing facts and perspectives that many authors touting commitment to sustainable practices are unwilling to ever cover or disclose]]>

Genealogy Program Getting Ready for the 1940 Census

02-21-2012 - 02-21-2012

2

Santa Clara City Libraries

http://www.scchgs.org/main/meeting.html

Central Park Library - Santa Clara - 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: Free and Open to the Public

408-615-2909

Start Time(s): 6:15pm-7:45pm

When the 1940 US Census is released in April 2012, there will be no name index for at least another six months To find people, genealogists must search by location The census is organized by Enumeration Districts (EDs) so towns and streets must be converted to an ED to access your ancestors Steve Morse, creator of the One Step Webpages will demonstrate how to do this]]>

The Perambulations of a 19th Century Interloper - Stephen Berkman, Tuesday Night Lecture

02-21-2012 - 02-21-2012

2

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

http://ad.sjsu.edu/whatsup/lectures/

San Jose State University - Art Building - 100 S 9th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-924-4320

art.design@sjsu.edu

Start Time(s): 5pm

Stephen Berkman's presentation will guide you on a time bending tour traversing the highways and lost byways of his 19th century photographic "state" Berkman began working with the obsolete wet-collodion process, well over 300 fort-nights ago as part of a quixotic quest to re-imagine the nineteenth century through a series of photographs that would refute the notion of history being a closed circuit; instead history is viewed as an evolving work in progress, still receptive to moments of serendipity In addition to his photographic body of work, Stephen Berkman of Zohar Studios creates installation projects, which explore the era of pre-chemical photography both literally and philosophically through constructions that encompass optical projections and sculptural reinterpretations of the camera obscura This presentation, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building]]>

Travel Show - Across Australia

02-21-2012 - 02-21-2012

2

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 7:15pm-8:30pm

Join photographer Gordon Jalkemo to see his ultimate road trip of deserts, rain forests, and everything in-between in the land down under]]>

Well-RED Reading Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

Poetry Center San Jose

http://www.workssanjose.org

Works/San Jose - 365 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-300-6405

gallery@workssanjose.org

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-9pm

The Well-RED Reading Series presents Chicago writer and performer Karin McKie, reading from her upcoming memoir More Myself McKie produces darkly comic nonfiction essays, journalism (most recently in Washington Square Magazine), as well as theatrical monologues as radio commentaries, in addition to Shakespeare scholarship]]>

Avery Stafford - R&B, Gospel, and Contemporary Urban

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/22/201/-/avery-stafford.html

The Lobby Lounge at The Fairmont San Jose - 170 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

A native Californian, Worship Pastor Avery Stafford has recorded five albums with R&B, Gospel, and Contemporary Urban flavors since breaking into the music scene Soul Tracks lists Avery's upcoming album End Of Five as one of the "most notable upcoming CD releases in the Soul Music world" The first single "Everyday" was released July 2010 and was featured by Landmark Theatres in their pre-movie segment A two-time nominee for Los Angeles International Music Awards, Stafford was also the March 2007 Winner and the December 2007 Runner Up (Christian category) in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition He was the 2008 Pure Gospo Awards "Best Solo Artist," and received an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Billboard World Song Contest in 2009 His last independent album, Undignified, was reviewed as being "the most innovative vocal performance since Marvin Gaye's What's Going On record" Avery co-produced his latest album End Of Five with saxophonist Eddie M (Sheila E, Prince, Eric Benet, Stevie Nicks, Karyn White, and many others)]]>

Jym Marks - EVC Authors Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

Evergreen Valley College

http://www.evc.edu/events/index.asp

Evergreen Valley College - 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose CA 95135

Admission: Free

408-274-7900 x6605

Sterling.Warner@evc.edu

Start Time(s): 12:30pm-1:30pm

Jym Marks, proprietor of Markstyle--the long-standing Willows sartorial parlor that is still, as it has long been, a community center and a gathering spot for men young and not-so-young--is a sought-after inspirational speaker On the side, he plays drums in a jazz quartet Jym recalls an era before the Onetta Harris Center and the Boys and Girls Club were built, when there weren't many other spots for men to gather in east Menlo Park Drawing on the wit and wisdom from the barber shop, his goal is to share his enthusiasm for education and inspire others to recognize excellence from within He's run a successful Menlo Park business for 42 years He's published eleven volumes of poetry and three books focused on helping men come to grips with their feelings The EVC Authors Series is free, open to the public, and held in Montgomery Hall (Student Center 127) of Evergreen Valley College]]>

Joel Bakan - Harker Speaker Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

The Harker School

http://www.harker.org/speakerseries

Admission: Free

408-345-9243

communications@harker.org

http://www.harker.org/speakerseries

Start Time(s): 7pm

Joel Bakan's latest book, "Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children," outlines how corporations spend billions and use ethically dubious tactics to market everything from toys to pharmaceuticals to children, and how the powers of parenting and governments have been subverted by the expansive "kid marketing" industry, which in the last 50 years has become an essential part of the consumer economy]]>

Paws for Tales, Brisbane

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

City of Brisbane

http://brisbaneca.org/events

Brisbane Library - 250 Visitacion Avenue Brisbane CA 94005

Admission: Free

415-467-2060

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-7pm

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog Sign up in advance and join the fun Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program Please note that the Humane Society requires a signed release form for each time a child reads A parent or guardian must accompany the child]]>

Mixed Media Collage Demonstration and Workshop

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

Olive Hyde Art Gallery

http://www.olivehydeartguild.org

Olive Hyde Art Gallery - 123 Washington Boulevard Fremont CA 94536

Admission: Free

510-651-4441

Start Time(s): 10am-12pm

Local artist and Olive Hyde Art Guild member Denise Oyama Miller will present a Mixed Media Collage Demonstration in the Mission Room of the Olive Hyde Art Center After the demo there will be a "hands-on" experience for making small landscapes Seating is limited, so please call to reserve your place and get the supply list]]>

Childhood Under Seige - Joel Bakan, Author

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/content/evening-author-joel-bakan

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 7pm

The Belmont Library will feature best-selling author and legal scholar Joel Bakan Bakan, a professor of law at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, will appear to discuss his latest book, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children This is the follow-up to Bakan's 2004 best-selling title The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, an account of how corporations have risen in the last 150 years to become a dominant economic force, wielding immense power over governments and society as a whole It has been published in 20 languages and was the basis for the documentary film of the same name, which won the award for best foreign documentary at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival]]>

Northern California Community College Honor Band

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

De Anza College Symphonic Winds

Visual and Performing Arts Center - De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-864-8832

Start Time(s): 7:30pm  

Performances by the NCCC Honor Band, featuring musicians from 12 community colleges from N Calif, and De Anza College Symphonic Winds, featuring guest soloist Michael Corner, performing Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto]]>

African Dance and Drumming Classes - Thursdays

02-02-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Akoma Arts

http://www.akomaarts.org

Admission: Free

408-506-6988

jah2big@sbcglobal.net

Start Time(s): Thursdays: 7pm-8:15pm  Drum Class 8:15-9:15pm  Dance

Akoma Arts is sponsoring free African Dance and Drumming Classes through the month of February Every Thursday in the month of February (Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) Drum class from 7-8:15pm, Dance 8:15-9:15pm San Jose High School Small Gym (Directly across Julian St from San Jose High School) 275 N 24th St Corner of 24th and Julian St San Jose, CA 95116  ]]>

Art of the Silk Road - Docent Lecture

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

1

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

Millbrae Library - 1 Library Avenue Millbrae CA 94030

Admission: Free

650-697-7607

Start Time(s): 1pm

This lecture discusses the world’s oldest international highway, on a voyage that spans six centuries (AD 600-1200) Using works of art from the Asian Art Museum, the program showcases four representative cities: Xi’an, China’s Tang Dynasty capital; Turfan, a bustling oasis; Samarkand, home of prosperous merchants; and Baghdad, a meeting place for scholars, scientists, and philosophers]]>

Orientation - Free Introductory Class to CreaTV

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

CreaTV San Jose

http://www.creatvsj.org/Inner.aspx?page=103

CreaTV Studios - 255 W Julian Street Suite 100 San Jose CA 95110

Admission: Free

408-295-8815 x301

hello@creatvsj.org

Start Time(s): 4pm-6pm

CreaTV San Jose members have access to classes that teach the basics of video production Classes cover pre-production (ie development, scripting, legal responsibilities), production (ie operation of TV studio and field production equipment—lighting, sound, graphics) and post-production (ie editing, narration, music, superimposed titles) The Orientation class must be taken before any other classes This class uses the CreaTV San Jose Policies and Procedures manual to give you the basics about the public access channels It will explore what you'd like to do, help you get started, and answer all your questions on how you can make the best use of CreaTV San Jose]]>

Authors Stephen Beachy and Josh Mohr in Conversation

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Books Inc - Palo Alto - 855 El Camino Real #74 Palo Alto CA 94304

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Stephen Beachy, author of Boneyard--a "collaborative novel" featuring Jake Yoder, a precocious boy caught between Amish culture and the modern world--and Josh Mohr, author of Damascus--an ambitious, uplifting, and vital new work that underlines his relevance as a major American voice--in conversation]]>

Inside Islam What A Billion Muslims Really Think - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Evergreen Branch Library - 2635 Aborn Road San Jose CA 95121

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 4pm

This one-hour film, Inside Islam: What A Billion Muslims Really Think, explores the results of the Gallup's first major opinion poll of Muslims around the globe The film presents remarkable data on gender justice, terrorism, and democracy and challenges the notion that Muslims and the West are on a collision course 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

My Name Is Bilal - Presentation by Author Asma Uddin, Silicon Valley Reads

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Woodland Branch Library - 1975 Grant Road Los Altos CA 94024-6912

Admission: Free

650-969-6030

Start Time(s): 7pm

Dr Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Spatial and Digital Media Art Faculty - Exhibition

01-31-2012 - 02-24-2012

2

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

http://ad.sjsu.edu/whatsup/lectures/

San Jose State University - Art Building - 100 S 9th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-924-4320

art.design@sjsu.edu

Start Time(s): Mon: 11am-4pm Tues: 11am-4pm, 6pm-7:30pm Wed-Fri: 11am-4pm Lecture: Tues (1/31): 5pm

This is a special opportunity to view recent works by current San Jose State University faculty in the newly combined Spatial and Digital Media area within Department of Art and Art History, featuring a wide range of media, style, and technique The exhibition showcases a divergent group of artists who share a devotion to teaching as well as an interest in working with materials and space, including those who explore the nature and implications of emerging information technology The work is both provocative and stimulating, revealing a variety of conceptual emphases, aesthetics, and creative solutions to formalistic issues of value, tone, and composition Participants include Ryan Carrington, Steve Durie, Patricia Jauch, James Morgan, Rand Schiltz, Joel Slayton, Cassandra Straubing, Monica Van den Dool, Stan Welsh, and Shannon Wright Each of these artists individually has received noteworthy acclaim for their works As a group, they combine significant successes in regional, national, and international exhibitions, public art projects, and museum collections, as well as numerous grants and awards It is an honor to be able to feature their thoughtfulness, creativity, and vision in this special display This presentation, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building]]>

A Little Princess - Final Friday Flick

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Atherton Public Library - 2 Dinkespiel Station Lane Atherton CA 94027

Admission: Free

650-328-2422

Start Time(s): 7pm

A young girl is relegated to servitude at a boarding school when her father goes missing and is presumed dead 1995 release Rated G 97 minutes]]>

My Name Is Bilal - Silicon Valley Reads Author Asma Uddin

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/storelocator/stores.aspx?pagetype=eventlist

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Pruneyard - 1875 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 240 Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 7pm

This will be a storytime reading and book signing by the author of My Name is Bilal  This book is about Bilal and his sister who transfer to a new school where they are the only Muslim kids  They must learn how to fit in while staying true to their beliefs and heritage 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Works of Centa Schumacher and Al Preciado - Exhibition

02-03-2012 - 02-24-2012

6

Kaleid Gallery

http://www.kaleidgallery.com

Kaleid Gallery - 88 S 4th Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-947-1785

Start Time(s): Tues-Fri: 12pm-7pm Sat: 12pm-5pm Artists' Reception 2/3: 7pm-11pm

Kaleid Gallery is proud to present two new new feature exhibitions for the month of February Lunar Phases is a new photography series by Centa Schumacher Each of these digitally composited images are made from personal photographs--some "serious," some snapshots--that Centa has taken over the years By layering and overlapping these images in the shape of familiar lunar phases, she is evoking the cyclical nature of life, as nothing can truly be counted on but change However, underneath it all the true self remains, sometimes illuminated and uplifted by the change, other times left in murky shadow Brutal /Tender, recent works by Al Preciado, is an exhibition of sculptures, paintings, photo collages, and installation work encompassing his last six months in and out of the studio According to Preciado, "The roughshod and gentle nature of the art reflects a growing appreciation for all sides of my personal growth" At the Artist's Reception, there will be special cello performances throughout the evening by Freya Seeburger]]>

Blues Night with the Dan Goghs

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Morocco's Restaurant

Morocco's Restaurant - 86 N Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: No cover  

408-998-1509

Start Time(s): 5pm-11pm 7pm  Performance

Morocco's welcomes the versatile Dan Goghs for a delightful evening of American Roots Rock, rhythm & blues! 7pm The Dan Goghs are a diverse and ever-changing line up of professional musicians from all over the Bay Area Drawn together by a common body of music, this group is at their peak when performing live]]>

Brad Brown New and Selected Paintings and Drawings - Exhibition

01-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Wiegand Gallery

http://www.ndnu.edu/the-arts/wiegand-gallery/

Notre Dame de Namur University - 1500 Ralston Avenue Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-508-3595

artgallery@ndnu.edu

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 12pm-4pm

Brad Brown is a well-known and highly respected bi-coastal artist whose work is often comprised of multiple pieces installed in grids Drawings are built up from ritualistic systems and incidental events that coalesce into unexpected relationships of drawn elements and shapes to form a cogent abstract image He has had solo exhibitions at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art and the Jundt Art Museum in Spokane, Washington His work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco; the Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock; and the Boise Art Museum in Idaho]]>

Taming of the Shrew

02-22-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Stanford Shakespeare Company

http://shakespeare.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/shakes/index.php?season

Admission: Free

stanshakes@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Wed-Sat: 7pm* Fri: 10pm* *Arrive at least 20 minutes beforehand to ensure seating

This winter, Stan Shakes takes on The Taming of the Shrew, set in the scenic Padua and presented in the exciting form of Commedia dell'Arte The play and this traditional Italian style of comedy will showcase an array of colorful characters, exaggerated and dramatic plotlines, and an extravagance of emotion However, beneath the ornate costumes and ridiculous antics of The Taming of the Shrew lies an important message In this way, the clowning will serve as social commentary and communicate a sense of meaning to the audience This production is sure to include acrobatics, clowning, masks, ridiculous costumes, and more, ensuring a night of hilarity and showmanship you will not want to miss! This production is free and may sell out Please arrive at least 20 minutes before curtain]]>

Artists' Evening of Sharing

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

City of Brisbane

http://brisbaneca.org/events/2012-02-25

Mission Blue Center - 475 Mission Blue Drive Brisbane CA 94005

Admission: Free

(415) 508-2110

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

The 11th Annual Artists' Evening of Sharing will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Mission Blue Center - 475 Mission Blue Dr, Brisbane This event is open to the public and there is no admission charge]]>

Piano Students of Ludmila Kurtova - Recital

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

Community School of Music and Arts - 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: Free

650-917-6800

Start Time(s): 7pm

Join us for a recital by the talented piano students of one of CSMA's Distinguished Teachers, Ludmila Kurtova A CSMA Student Concert; sponsored by Applied Materials]]>

Local Color - Exhibition

01-11-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Viewpoints Gallery

http://www.viewpointsgallery.com

Viewpoints Gallery - 315 State Street Los Altos CA 94022

Admission: Free

650-941-5789

Start Time(s): Mon-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 11am-3pm Reception: Thurs (1/19): 4pm-6:30pm

Viewpoints Gallery is new and brighter in 2012 The all-gallery group show Local Color runs through February in a fresh, new space Visit and see for yourself The fourteen local artists of Viewpoints Gallery exhibit individual interpretations of Local Color in oils, watercolor, pastels mixed media, and ceramics This is an excellent time to see the work of two new member artists Watercolorist Taryn Curiel joined in September Curiel works on Yupo in a very unique contemporary style Pastelist Teresa Ruzzo joined the gallery in January Her work, done in plein air, is traditional with an emphasis on color]]>

Most Memorable Movie Themes Ever - Orchestra Concert

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Santa Clara University Department of Music

http://www.scupresents.org/performances/whats-on-now.html

Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: $10-$15

408-554-4015

cpaboxoffice@scu.edu

http://www.scupresents.org/performances/shows/most-memorable-movie-themes-ever!-orchestra-concert.html

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Get your popcorn ready for great cinematic music! Victory at Sea, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Forrest Gump, and The Simpsons headline this blockbuster concert]]>

Let Us Now Praise Famous Men - Book Discussion

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Cantor Arts Center

http://events.stanford.edu/byOrganization/18/

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 1pm

Gavin Jones, chair of Stanford's English department and author of American Hungers, leads a discussion on the landmark collaboration of James Agee and Walker Evans in documenting Depression-era tenant farming in rural Alabama Acquaintance with the book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men is requested This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Walker Evans]]>

My Name Is Bilal - Presentation by Author Asma Uddin, Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Pearl Avenue Branch Library - 4270 Pearl Avenue San Jose CA 95136

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 11:30am

Dr Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

My Name Is Bilal - Presentation by Author Asma Uddin, Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Willow Glen Branch Library - 1157 Minnesota Avenue San Jose CA 95125

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 1pm

Dr Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

My Name Is Bilal - Presentation by Author Asma Uddin, Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 3pm

Dr Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Children's Author Talk and Book Signing with Todd Parr - Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road San Jose CA 95117

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 11am

Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and families A book signing follows his talk Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at this event, compliments of First 5 Santa Clara County Only one book per family is allowed, and quantities are limited 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Children's Author Talk and Book Signing with Todd Parr - Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Berryessa Branch Library - 3355 Noble Avenue San Jose CA 95132

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 2pm

Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and families A book signing follows his talk Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at this event, compliments of First 5 Santa Clara County Only one book per family is allowed, and quantities are limited 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Children's Author Talk and Book Signing with Todd Parr - Silicon Valley Reads

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Santa Teresa Branch Library - 290 International Circle San Jose CA 95119

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and families A book signing follows his talk Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at this event, compliments of First 5 Santa Clara County Only one book per family is allowed, and quantities are limited 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Cheza Nami - African Drumming and Dance

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Cheza Nami

http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library/programs-events-child.html

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

925-931-3400 ex8

Start Time(s): 2pm

Enjoy a taste of African culture through dance, conversation with visiting Cheza Nami artists, and an interactive drum circle using traditional African instruments All ages are welcome]]>

One Thing Leads to Another - Exhibition

11-12-2011 - 02-25-2012

6

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

http://www.sjica.org

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art - 560 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-283-8155

Start Time(s): Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 12pm-5pm Reception: 11/11: 6pm-8pm

One Thing Leads to Another presents contemporary prints and drawings by artists who address process and repetition in their works The exhibition highlights works created in the ICA Print Center by several of its talented Artists-in-Residence and simultaneously celebrates the art of printmaking and the ICA's Print Center itself One Thing Leads To Another will highlight and contextualize four of the ICA Print Center's Artists-in-Residence including Modesto Covarrubias, Christel Dillbohner, Linn Meyers and Theodora Varnay Jones Additionally, works by Mari Andrews, Brad Brown, Jaq Chartier, Amy Ellingson, Lea Feinstein, Robin Kandel, Anthony Ryan and Kim Rugg will be presented Through repetitive and sometimes systematic processes, the exhibiting artists generate a varied visual vocabulary where one work informs the next one and so on Drawing on various disciplines, such as music, language, mathematics and architecture, and employing minimal materials such as paper, pencil and ink, the artists present the expansive possibilities that repetition yields in developing a series of works]]>

Poetry and Peace

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/saratoga

Saratoga Library - 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: Free

408-867-6126 x3817

Start Time(s): 2pm

An afternoon with Iranian American writers Esther Kamkar, Mojdeh Marashi and Persis Karim, co-sponsored by the Association of Iranian American Writers and supported by Poets & Writers, Inc through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation]]>

Preschool Power! Supporting Friendships - Parenting Education Series

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Congregation Etz Chayim

http://www.etzchayim.org

Admission: Free

650-813-9094 x214

melissa@etzchayim.org

Start Time(s): 10am-11am  

Supporting Friendships: Teaching ProSocial Behaviors Preventing bullying behaviors begins early Learn how parents and caregivers can promote prosocial development through building secure relationships, modeling desired behaviors, establishing expectations of age-appropriate positive behaviors, understanding children's temperaments, and supporting prosocial competence in young children Sessions meet at Congregation Etz Chayim (4161 Alma St, between Charleston and San Antonio in Palo Alto) Contact Melissa Rogoway for more information or to register- melissa@etzchayimorg or 650-813-9094 x214 To find out more about our presenter Heidi, see her website: http://wwwconnectforchildrencom/Connect4Children/Welcomehtml]]>

Vocal Competition at San Jose State University

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

San Jose Opera Guild

http://www.sjoperaguild.org

San Jose State University - Concert Hall - 260 S 7th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-924-6360

Start Time(s):

Biennial Vocal Competition at San Jose State University -- Free Event On Sunday, February 26, 2012, the biennial student vocal competition sponsored by the San Jose Opera Guild, in cooperation with the Music Department at San Jose State University, will take place at 1:00 PM in the campus Music Building Concert Hall The San Jose Opera Guild will award $700 to the first place winner and $300 to the second place winner Immediately following the competition, the San Jose Opera Guild Board of Directors will host a reception in Room 161 of the Music Building, giving the audience a chance to meet and talk with the contestants, while the judges make their decision Admission to the competition and reception is free, but if you plan to park in a campus garage, there is a $5 fee The competition is open to all full time students at a university or junior college who are serious about pursuing a career in opera Each contestant must present three opera arias in contrasting styles and languages One of the arias must be in English Pianist Hadley McCarroll will accompany the contestants The singers will be adjudicated by professional judges Mezzo-soprano Layna Chianakas, an assistant professor of voice at SJSU, is, once again, the coordinator for the competition In the past, the contestants have been voice students from SJSU, Santa Clara University, Stanford and West Valley College Come to enjoy and support these young performers, and bring your friends for a delightful Sunday afternoon experience]]>

Classical Adventures for Families featuring Chaia May

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

http://www.arts4all.org

Community School of Music and Arts - 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: Free

650-917-6800

Start Time(s): 2pm & 4pm (two shows)

A joyful classical adventure for young families Come dance, sing, jump and celebrate with the classical motifs made accessible to children of all ages! Join storytellers, live chamber musicians and singers as they bring the music to life Part of CSMA's Family Concert Series Sponsored by Applied Materials]]>

Self Help Book Club - Art Exhibition

01-17-2012 - 02-26-2012

Stanford Art and Art History Department

http://art.stanford.edu

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery - 419 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free and open to the public

650-723-3404

Start Time(s): Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat, Sun: 1pm-5pm

The Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University is pleased to present "Self-Help Book Club" on view on January 17-February 26, with a reception on January 20, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery This exhibition features new works created by five first year MFA students Ben Bigelow, Chris Duncan, Terry Powers, Greg Stimac, and Dawn Weleski present a body of work in diverse media--16mm film, video, painting, installation, and collaborative performance--and each artist takes a familiar medium and pushes the possibilities of content, presentation, and methodology In The Lonesome Foghorn Blows, Ben Bigelow excavates an elusive Americana of the psyche through a rhythmic video tryptic Chris Duncan plays with scale and vertigo in a large, 14 ft x 14 ft celestial painting called Painting 2011 that challenges the viewer's perception of space Terry Powers' two large paintings on canvas depict his introspective forays into painterly narrative that attempt to resist interpretation Greg Stimac has abandoned his usual road trip to explore an American icon through his virtual travels of the US Dawn Weleski travels far afield to create an interactive and participatory work derived from remnants gathered during an artist residency that took her to Tahrir Square in Cairo Visitor Information: Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 1-5pm Admission is free The Gallery is located in the Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at 419 Lasuen Mall Parking is free after 4pm and all day on weekends Information: (650) 723-2842, http://artstanfordedu]]>

American Musical Theater Cole Porter - Lecture

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/cultural-arts-main/

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center - 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: Free

650-223-8618

esalamo@paloaltojcc.org

Start Time(s): 3pm-4pm

Brilliant and prolific, Cole Porter's work includes Night and Day, I Get a Kick out of You, Well, Did You Evah! and I've Got You Under My Skin He composed scores for Broadway and films from the 1920s to the 1950s He was noted for his sophisticated, suggestive lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex forms As always, maestro Joe Marchi tells us all about it in the most charming way Few instructors bring as much enthusiasm to a subject as Joe Marchi brings to the American musical--or as vast knowledge Joe received his BA from San Francisco State University in 1952 and his MA from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1957 He was both a high school instructor and a counselor He retired from the faculty of Cañada College in Redwood City, CA where he was instructor, counselor and Assistant Dean of Students From 1984 to the present, he has served as Director of the Center for the American Musical at Cañada College From 1986 to 1993, he served as host of the radio show Regards to Broadway at KCSM This event will be held in Room E-104 of the Community Center]]>

Story Time with Alexandra Day, Author

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

Kepler's Books - 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park CA 94025

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

Alexandra Day is a legendary storyteller who has a knack for surprising juxtapositions She is the creator of the rottweiler named Carl who gently tends to an infant in a series of books that began in 1985 Now comes The Fairy Dogfather Hector has trouble differentiating the letters D and G Thus when he writes a request for a fairy godfather, the Fairy Dogfather arrives instead, wearing a fedora and smoking a cigar He isn't what Hector had in mind at all He uses big words, and instead of simply granting Hector's wishes, like a regular fairy godmother, he is a rather demanding visitor Hector needs a present for his Mom's birthday right away Can the Fairy Dogfather help grant his wishes?]]>

Children's Author Talk and Book Signing with Todd Parr - Silicon Valley Reads

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Sunnyvale Public Library - 665 W Olive Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086

Admission: Free

408-730-7300

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and families A book signing follows his talk Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at this event, compliments of First 5 Santa Clara County Only one book per family is allowed, and quantities are limited 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

The Legend of Rex Slinkard - Exhibition

11-09-2011 - 02-26-2012

Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-724-3600

Start Time(s): Weds-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-8pm

Cantor Arts Center is the primary repository of works by southern California artist Rex Slinkard (1887-1918) New research reveals Slinkard's relationship to famous art and literary figures of the early 20th century This selection of oil paintings, charcoal drawings, and pen-and-watercolor sketches conveys the breadth and strength of Slinkard's short-lived artistic development The corresponding catalogue includes essays that illuminate his artistic legacy, a timeline of his life, and a fully illustrated checklist of the Center's complete holdings of his work]]>

Talking Through Walls and Allah Made Me Funny - Film Screenings, Silicon Valley Reads

02-27-2012 - 02-27-2012

1

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Sunnyvale Public Library - 665 W Olive Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086

Admission: Free

408-730-7300

Start Time(s): 6pm

The Sunnyvale Public Library presents a double feature of films about the American Muslim experience Talking Through Walls: How the Struggle to Build a Mosque United A Community is a one-hour film that takes viewers into the rural town of Voorhees, New Jersey and documents the struggle of Zia Rahman to build a mosque in his community with the support of a coalition of Jews, Catholics, Buddhists, and others Allah Made Me Funny, based on the comedy tour of the same name, is an 82-minute film that follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Peaceful Places Robert Duvall - Solo Exhibition

02-01-2012 - 02-28-2012

6

Sunnyvale Art Gallery

http://www.sunnyvaleartgallery.com/exhibits.html

Sunnyvale Art Gallery - 251 W El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA 94086

Admission: Free

408-737-8188

sunnyvaleartgallery@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat: 9am-7pm

A landscape artist and graphic designer, Robert Duvall was born in Boise, Idaho He attended College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California and majored in Technical Arts and Graphics where he won Best of Show and two First Place awards for technical illustration at the Industrial Graphics International 1979 and a National Third place award in 1978 After working as a technical illustrator, he moved to San Jose and worked as a commercial artist and graphic designer for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company and Eudyna Devices While continuing to work as a designer, Robert perfected his style of painting using opaque watercolor to create landscapes and other subjects His landscape painting is largely influenced by the works of Albert Bierstadt, Edwin Church, Thomas Hill, Edgar Payne, and Thomas Paquette]]>

Improv Class

02-28-2012 - 02-28-2012

2

Made Up Theatre

http://www.madeuptheatre.com

Made Up Theatre - 3392 Seldon Court Fremont CA 94539

Admission: Free

510-573-3633

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-9:30pm

Come participate in a free 2 hour improv class! Learn how to be funny and the power of play No experience necessary; just come have fun!]]>

Fast, Cheap, and In Control - Benjamin Ball, Tuesday Night Lecture

02-28-2012 - 02-28-2012

2

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

http://ad.sjsu.edu/whatsup/lectures/

San Jose State University - Art Building - 100 S 9th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-924-4320

art.design@sjsu.edu

Start Time(s): 5pm

Working at the nexus of architecture, art, and industrial design, Ball-Nogues Studio is an integrated design and fabrication practice They create experimental environments to enhance and celebrate the potential for social interaction through sensation, spectacle, and physical engagement while striving to infuse the matter of the built environment with a downstream purpose To explore these goals, they work with unusual materials, develop new digital tools, and apply architectural techniques in unorthodox ways They share an enthusiasm for the fabrication process as it relates to the built object both physically and poetically by letting the properties, limitations, and economic scenarios associated with a material guide a structure's ultimate form while developing methods to extend the intertwined boundaries of a material's aesthetics, physical potential, and life-cycle Collaborators Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues seek opportunities to build that are outside the restraints of the conventional architectural practice so that they may more tightly focus their energies on research and practice that directly address the experiential realm of the physically constructed world and the transition of material from an architecturally scaled structure through its dismantling and beyond This presentation, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building]]>

City of Champions 2001, A San Jose Soccer Odyssey - Exhibition

10-20-2011 - 02-29-2012

5

History San Jose

http://www.historysanjose.org/events/city-of-champions-2001-a-san-jose-soccer-odyssey/

San Jose City Hall - 200 E Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-287-2290

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

Pro soccer in San Jose has a rich, if unheralded, history Ten years ago, at the dawn of the new millenium, San Jose was for a shining moment the epicenter of America’s edition of the world’s favorite sport San Jose boasted the most accomplished teams and the most celebrated players in the land Never before or since has a single American community held at the same time both men’s and women’s pro trophies or been more deserving of the mantle “City of Champions” History San Jose’s latest exhibit commemorates the tenth anniversary of this enchanted moment in our sports history The exhibit’s primary sponsor is Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation, an all-volunteer charity comprised of San Jose Earthquakes fans with a variety of initiatives dedicated to building community through soccer The exhibit will be in the concourse of the City Council Chambers in City Hall]]>

Ferns and Other Shade-Loving Native Plants: A Campbell Library Talk

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 7pm-8:30pm

Learn how to create a lovely shade garden using California native ferns and other beautiful companion plants Master designer, nurseryman, and photographer Pete Veilleux designs and builds native plant gardens for long-lasting, self-sustaining landscapes He will discuss shade loving native plants that thrive in both damp and dry conditions This program is presented by the California Native Plant Society, and it will be held in the Campbell Library's downstairs Community Room]]>

Neil Hogan Hawaiian Guitar and Ukelele - Music at Noon

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Santa Clara University Department of Music

http://www.scu.edu/cas/music/performances.cfm

Santa Clara University - Recital Hall - Franklin and Lafayette Street, Building 114 Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-554-4428

rkathner@scu.edu

Start Time(s): 12pm

A consummate guitarist, Neil Hogan is also a singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer and a master of the Hawaiian Slack key guitar and Ukelele Neil has played with Kelo Beamer, Laurence Juber, and Al Stewart When not performing, Neil teaches guitar online at Totally Guitars]]>

Valor of Honor - Film Screening

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Japanese American Museum San Jose (JAMsj)

http://www.jamsj.org/jamsj-news-item/2011/9/upcoming/1/99-years-of-love-sunday-serials-9-11-11-10-9-11/

Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) - 535 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free - reservations required Call or email to reserve a space

408-294-3138

info@jamsj.org

Start Time(s): 2pm-4pm

JAMsj and the Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) present a special screening of the film, Valor with Honor, an independent documentary film based on more than 35 interviews of Japanese American veterans who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII This small segregated unit of 3,500 men is the most decorated American unit for its size and length of service By the end of WWII, the 442nd would be awarded with seven Presidential Unit Citations, 21 Medals of Honor, more than 500 Silver Stars, and more than 9,000 Purple Hearts The 85-minute documentary film by Burt Takeuchi describes the harrowing stories of the 442nd's battles in Italy, the Lost Battalion Rescue in France, the assault up Mount Folgorito, and the holocaust at Dachau, Germany at the close of WWII The film concludes with the vets' bittersweet return home to America The entire film is woven through with emotional stories told by the veterans themselves]]>

Two Artists, Two Views - Exhibition

01-02-2012 - 02-29-2012

6

Portola Art Gallery

http://pvag.fineartstudioonline.com/events

Portola Art Gallery - 75 Arbor Road Menlo Park CA 94025

Admission: Free

650-321-0220

Start Time(s): Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm Reception 2/4: 1pm-4pm

The Two Artists, Two Views exhibit features new or recent works by two award-winning artists of the Portola Art Gallery: Alice Weil and Mary K Stahl Alice Weil uses oil paints to capture the golden foothills and oaks of the Bay Area in her paintings She uses beautiful saturated color and portrays the light on the landscape in such a way as to produce lively, yet harmonious, paintings Alice's paintings have been exhibited at the Triton Museum, at the prestigious Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas, and at the Art Museum of Los Gatos Mary K Stahl's rendition of quiet landscapes and still life subjects reflects her emotional response to her subjects Her paintings resonate with a unique sense of time and place that calm and beckon the viewer into the scene She paints with soft pastels or oil paints Mary's paintings have been exhibited at the Triton Museum, the Haggin Museum in Stockton, CA, and the Art Museum of Los Gatos She has also participated in many juried plein air painting competitions Recently, she was awarded the Fine Art Connoisseur "Emerging Artist" Award during the Carmel Art Festival She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast]]>

Muppets from Space - Matinee in Pacifica

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Pacifica-Sharp Park Library - 104 Hilton Way Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-359-3397

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal He is kidnapped and it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help reunite him with his long-lost family Rated G]]>

Play Again What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature? - Screening

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Almaden Country School

http://www.almadencountryschool.org/calendars/detail.aspx?pageaction=VSIPublicBlock2&LinkID=576&ModuleID=16&StartDate=2/29/2012

Admission: Free

408-997-0424

Start Time(s): 6pm-8pm

- Please join us for pizza dinner and a movie - This film--"Play Again: What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature?"--has won many film festival awards including best documentary at the Barcelona film festival and best educational film at the Prague film festival - Please RSVP to michellemarquard3@gmailcom About the movie: This moving and humorous documentary follows six teenagers who, like the "average American child," spend five to fifteen hours a day behind screens Play Again unplugs these teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure--no electricity, no cell phone coverage, no virtual reality]]>

Mavericks Everest of the Seas - Surfing Art Exhibition

01-14-2012 - 02-29-2012

Coastal Arts League Gallery and Museum

http://grantsgraphics.com/everestoftheseas2010/EverestoftheSeas.html

Coastal Arts League Gallery and Museum - Zaballa Square, 300 Main Street Half Moon Bay CA 94019

Admission: Admission is free

650-726-6335

Start Time(s): Fri-Mon: 12pm-5pm Champagne and Wine Tasting Reception (1/21): 5pm-8pm

Mavericks is awe-inspiring and this exhibit is bringing all of that energy into the gallery The images inspire people, they reach people, and they will bring you right into the wave Tony Canadas, local photographer and Maverick’s surfer, says: "Shooting from the jet ski is all about timing You have to predict where each wave will break and you have to have knowledge of the reef underneath to know exactly where that sweet spot will be, so you can get that one magic shot" Ed Grant, curator of the show, adds: "Mavericks is a wonder of the world It’s everything you’ve heard about and more The dangers, the rocks, the sharks, the gigantic sets with waves the size of buildings and the deafening sound of it will give you the visual ride of your life Mavericks surfers make it look easy, but they’re awesome athletes dealing with truly fearsome conditions"]]>

Clayton Bailey - Artist Lecture

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/programs/

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053-0550

Admission: Free

408-554-4528

Start Time(s): 8:30pm

Ceramicist and sculptor Clayton Bailey talks about his art making, the role of humor in his work, and his playful sensibility in this event co-sponsored by the de Saisset Museum and the Santa Clara University Department of Art and Art History  ]]>

The Butterfly Mosque - Willow Wilson, Silicon Valley Reads Author Talk

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Edenvale Branch Library - 101 Branham Lane East San Jose CA 95111

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 6pm

Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim and American The Butterfly Mosque is a satisfying, lyrical memoir of a potentially disastrous clash between East and West Wilson embarked on a yearlong stint working at an English-language school in Cairo right after her college graduation Once in Cairo, despite being exposed to the smoldering hostility Arab men held for Americans, especially for women, she found she was moved deeply by the daily plight of the people Through her deepening relationship with Omar--an educated, English-speaking physics teacher at the school--she also learned Arabic and embraced the ways Islam was woven into the daily fabric of existence Arguably, Wilson's decision to take up the headscarf and champion the segregated, protected status of Arab women can be viewed as odd; however, her work proves a tremendously heartfelt, healing cross-cultural fusion 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

The Butterfly Mosque - Willow Wilson, Silicon Valley Reads Author Talk

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Milpitas Library - 160 N Main Street Milpitas CA 95035

Admission: Free

408-262-1171

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim and American The Butterfly Mosque is a satisfying, lyrical memoir of a potentially disastrous clash between East and West Wilson embarked on a yearlong stint working at an English-language school in Cairo right after her college graduation Once in Cairo, despite being exposed to the smoldering hostility Arab men held for Americans, especially for women, she found she was moved deeply by the daily plight of the people Through her deepening relationship with Omar--an educated, English-speaking physics teacher at the school--she also learned Arabic and embraced the ways Islam was woven into the daily fabric of existence Arguably, Wilson's decision to take up the headscarf and champion the segregated, protected status of Arab women can be viewed as odd; however, her work proves a tremendously heartfelt, healing cross-cultural fusion 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

One Green Apple - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library - 1102 E Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95116

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 6pm

Lubna Shaikh of the Muslim Community Association will be the guest reader of One Green Apple by Eve Bunting at the storytime for families 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Orientation Session - The Media Center

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

The Media Center

http://www.communitymediacenter.net/media_production/take_a_class/class_descriptions.html

The Media Center - 900 San Antonio Road Palo Alto CA 94303-4917

Admission: Free

650-494-8686 x10

classes@midpenmedia.org

Start Time(s): 6pm-7pm

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]]>

Rafael Campo, Poet - Lecture and Reading

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu/participate/programs_events_lectures_symposia.html

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

The Harvard Medical School physician, award-winning poet, and current writer-in-residence at the Stanford Humanities Center will read from his work Co-sponsored with the Arts, Humanities, and Medicine Program at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics and supported by a grant from the Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts]]>

Traveling In Italy - Author Presentation

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Burlingame Library Foundation

http://www.burlingame.org/Index.aspx?page=9&recordid=7266

Burlingame Public Library - 480 Primrose Road Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: Free

650-558-7200

Start Time(s): 7pm-8pm

Lonely Planet Publications author Alison Bing talks about visiting famous cities and destinations in Italy at the Burlingame Public Library]]>

Last Acts of Kindness Relieving Suffering, Offering Compassion - Judith Redwing Keyssar, Author

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/cultural-arts-main/

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center - 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: Free Please RSVP at Official Site

650-223-8618

esalamo@paloaltojcc.org

Start Time(s): 5pm-8pm

Join Judith Redwing Keyssar, RN, BA, for a multi-media presentation and discussion about Palliative Care The author of Last Acts of Kindness: Lessons for the Living from the Bedsides of the Dying, Ms Keyssar's uplifting and sometimes humorous stories describe people she was honored to "midwife" in their dying processes in hospitals, residential facilities, and their own homes Ms Keyssar is the Director of the Palliative and End of Life Care program of Seniors-At-Home, the senior services division of Jewish Family and Children's Services This event is held in Room E-104 of the Community Center]]>

The Butterfly Mosque - Willow Wilson, Silicon Valley Reads Author Talk

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Visual and Performing Arts Center - De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-354-1242

Start Time(s): 1:30pm

Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim and American The Butterfly Mosque is a satisfying, lyrical memoir of a potentially disastrous clash between East and West Wilson embarked on a yearlong stint working at an English-language school in Cairo right after her college graduation Once in Cairo, despite being exposed to the smoldering hostility Arab men held for Americans, especially for women, she found she was moved deeply by the daily plight of the people Through her deepening relationship with Omar--an educated, English-speaking physics teacher at the school--she also learned Arabic and embraced the ways Islam was woven into the daily fabric of existence Arguably, Wilson's decision to take up the headscarf and champion the segregated, protected status of Arab women can be viewed as odd; however, her work proves a tremendously heartfelt, healing cross-cultural fusion 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Small Group Show at the Caldwell Gallery

01-16-2012 - 03-01-2012

5

San Mateo County Arts Commission

Caldwell Memorial Art Gallery - 400 County Ctr Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: Free

650-654-2766

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm - during business hours, not including government holidays

The Caldwell Gallery at the San Mateo County Hall of Justice in Redwood City presents a small group show featuring oil paintings by Tom Chapman, Kit Colman, Vicki Coe Mitchell and watercolors by Alisan Andrews Much of the artwork depicts San Mateo County scenes, from Woodside Horse Park to Montara Beach Tom Chapman, a former horse jockey, is now a full-time artist who highlights his love and knowledge of horses in much of his art Kit Colman, a landscape oil painter, grew up in the Silicon Bay Area and her artwork in inspired by the beauty of California A longtime Woodside resident and physician, Vicki Coe Mitchell, spends much time painting outdoors where she enjoys capturing sea and landscapes Alisan Andrews, a former oil painter, explored watercolors in 1995 and hasn't stopped since She is fascinated with colors and how they work together In addition, the Hall of Justice Community Gallery (downstairs by the cafe) is proud to showcase tranquil abstract acrylic paintings on concrete boards by Pescadero resident, Lora Groves Groves explains her newest work: "I explore the archive of qualities available with a sturdier surface It is a nice play off the porosity of the fabric because concrete has it's own variable porosity, but stands a different kind of working process" Finally, The Rotunda Gallery at 555 County Center is pleased to exhibit sculpture and hanging mobiles by Dave Putnam, Woodside resident Putnman's work concentrates on raising awareness of endangered animal species By twisting thousands of strands of stainless steel wire together, he weaves furry animal shapes, as well as using brass and aluminum in his kinetic mobiles]]>

Lifeboat - Classic Film Series

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

City of Pleasanton

http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/lib-goingplaces-flyer.pdf

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

925-931-3405

Start Time(s): 7pm

Las Positas College and the Pleasanton Public Library proudly present Three Great Directors: A Classic Film Series, hosted by Dr Candy Klaschus, film historian and Coordinator of the Humanities Program at Las Positas College Tonight's classic film is Lifeboat by John Steinbeck and directed by Alfred Hitchcock This series of films is being shown in the Pleasanton Library's Meeting Room every first Thursday evening of the month through June 2012 Advisory: Some of the films in this series are mature in content and may not be suitable for children]]>

Holocaust Exhibit

02-21-2012 - 03-02-2012

6

Foothill College

http://www.couragetoremember.com

Foothill College - 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills CA 94022

Admission: Admission is free Parking is $3

650-949-7777

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 7:30am-8:30pm Sat: 9am-5pm

The Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills will host the internationally acclaimed "The Courage to Remember," a traveling exhibit produced by the Museum of Tolerance from the Simon Wiesenthal Center Feb 21-March 2 Admission to the exhibit is free; parking is $3 The exhibit features 200 exclusive photographs that offer unique insight into the Holocaust and is divided into four distinct themes: Nazi Germany, 1933-1938; Moving Toward the "Final Solution," 1939-1941; Annihilation in Nazi-occupied Europe, 1941-1945; and Liberation, Building New Lives Exhibit hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm; and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm Parking Lots 3 and 5 provide access to the KCI Parking for persons with disabilities is available in Lot 4 Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills Visitors must purchase the required parking permit for $3 Purchase permit from dispensers in any student lot Dispensers accept one-dollar bills and quarters For more information, access wwwfoothilledu For more information on the "The Courage to Remember" exhibit, access Official Site]]>

D-Lucca - Rock and Jazz

03-02-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/02/237/-/d-lucca.html

Admission: No cover

Start Time(s): 8:30pm

Piccolo Bass? Isn't that an oxymoron? Daniel Lucca Parenti, also known as D-Lucca, showcases the Piccolo Bass as a solo instrument, intertwining melodious riffs with a moody rhythmic heart He is one of the only piccolo bassists to bring this instrument into the limelight, creating a modern sound with his combination of Rock and Jazz His solo career took off in 2003, when D-Lucca began performing in many prestigious local venues, including Yoshi's in Oakland and the Fremont Festival of the Arts He has recorded four albums with Concord Jazz Records, two of which were Grammy nominated, and now tours with his band and his piccolo bass by his side This concert is part of South First Friday, an eclectic evening of arts & culture in downtown San Jose's SoFA district, held every First Friday of the month More at southfirstfridayscom]]>

Chamber Symphony Concert - South Bay Philharmonic

03-02-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

South Bay Philharmonic

http://www.southbayphilharmonic.org/

Admission: Free

info@southbayphilharmonic.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

The program for this concert includes selections from Vaughan-Williams, Finzi, Mozart, and Dvorák]]>

Autumn Gem - Documentary Screening

03-02-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Atherton Public Library - 2 Dinkespiel Station Lane Atherton CA 94027

Admission: Free  

650-328-2422

Start Time(s): 2pm

Autumn Gem is a documentary by Santa Clara-based filmmakers Rae Chang and Adam Tow about the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (1875-1907), a radical women's rights acitivist who led an armed uprising against the corrup Qing Dynasty She became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution]]>

From Mind to Lens - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

Avenue 25 Gallery

http://avenue25gallery.plsinfo.org/

Avenue 25 Gallery - 32 W 25th Avenue San Mateo CA 94403-2237

Admission: Free

650-349-5538

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Participating artists in this exhibition include Linda Barsotti, Gino De Grandis, David Massolo, Bijan Mottahedeh, Jeff Powers, Becky Ruppel, and Mary Scarpetti  ]]>

Hands-On Origami Workshop with Author Justin Tsin

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 2:30pm-3:30pm

Come enjoy a special workshop presented by talented twelve-year-old, Justin Tsin, and his mother, Yee Wan Justin is the author of two books: What Would You Imagine? and The Chinese Zodiac: Who Am I? He is the silver medal recipient of the Outstanding Young Author/Illustrator Mother’s Choice Award In this workshop, Justin and Yee will discuss creating the books, and they will show the audience example handmade origami figures and teach how to create two origami figures This is a program for adults, teens, and kids We hope you can attend this special event! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Campbell Library]]>

Dr Suess Story Time

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Burlingame Library Foundation

http://www.burlingame.org/Index.aspx?page=9&recordid=7262

Burlingame Public Library - 480 Primrose Road Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: Free

650-558-7200

Start Time(s): 11am-11:30am

This special story time, held in the Children's Room of the Burlingame Public Library, will include stories and songs in celebration of Dr Suess's birthday]]>

Go Figure - Exhibition

02-07-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Gallery House

http://www.galleryhouse2.com

Gallery House - 320 California Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306

Admission: Free

650-326-1668

Start Time(s): Tues, Wed: 11am-4pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: 11am-3pm Reception 2/10: 6pm-8pm

Gallery House presents an exhibition in which their member artists interpret the theme: "Go Figure" Members of this Palo Alto based gallery include painters, sculptors, printers, ceramicists, jewelers, photographers, and mixed media artists who exhibit in styles ranging from photo-realism to impressionistic to abstraction, demonstrating the wide diversity and high quality of local artistic work]]>

The Elixir of Love for Families

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

San Francisco Opera Education

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/cultural-arts-main/

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center - 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: Free

650-223-8622

youth@paloaltojcc.org

Start Time(s): 11am, 2pm

Bring the whole family for a free, one-hour movie for children with a live introduction Donizetti's The Elixir of Love is a delightful comedy about the course of true love made smooth by a "magic" potion This charming production is set in Napa Valley circa 1915 Created from San Francisco Opera's The Elixir of Love for Families in 2008, this one-hour movie is a perfect way for children to learn about the magic of opera The Company's education department produced the movie version for Bay Area school and community programs The performance is in English, with English subtitles It is 75 minutes total, including a fifteen minute live introduction and the one-hour movie and is recommended for ages 4-12 If your child is younger and already sits through hour-long movies, they will enjoy this opera Any older child or adult who is young at heart will also enjoy this movie! This event will be held in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Community Center]]>

Family Art Day

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org/education_comm_artdays.php

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-9340

education@tritonmuseum.org

Start Time(s): 10am-2pm

Family Art Days are community outreach events offering families an environment to create art and explore the galleries]]>

Pacifica Table Readers

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Pacifica Table Readers

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pacifica_table_readers

Admission: Free

415-748-2759

carlnann@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): Please contact Ann at carlnann@pacbellnet if interested in attending or wanting to join yahoo group

Pacifica Table Readers meets monthly to read aloud and discuss original, unpublished stage plays and screenplays We combine it with a potluck Meetings are on a Sunday evening This is a venue to hear your works given voice and have fun in the process A good place to network and meet other actors, writers, producers, directors, and other interesting people Actors can practice their monologues, writers can try out their sketches Actors can post their head shots in the photos section and their resume in the file labeled resumes Playwrights and screenwriters can post their bio and synopsis of their work on here Members who have a website should put it in the link section This is a good site to self promote This group has been in existence since 2000 This yahoo group Pacifica Table Readers is created for announcements, information on upcoming readings, and as a forum for online discussion Table reading of Rod McFadden's original full length stageplays Cold reading Readers give feedback Great opportunity to network with other actors/playwrights/directors Please contact Ann at carlnann@pacbellnet if interested in attending or wanting to join yahoo group  ]]>

Plant Clinic

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 11:30am-1pm

The Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions, from general information to advice about specific problems You may bring samples of your plants for better diagnosis Use a Ziploc or similar baggie to carry your sample If you suspect insect damage, try to include some insects so they can be correctly identified For this program, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Getting to Know Your Bees - Sunday Garden Seminar

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 1pm-3pm

Today's speaker will be expert beekeeper Richard Baxter For this free program, open to the public, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Winery Exhibit Reception

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Morgan Hill Historical Society

http://www.mhhistoricalsociety.org/MHHS_Events.htm

Admission: Free; donations welcome Please RSVP by 2/27

408-779-5755

info@mhhistoricalsociety.org

Start Time(s): 2pm-4pm

Morgan Hill Historical Society Reception will introduce its new exhibit, "Vines, Vineyards and Vintners: The History of Wine and Our Oldest Local Wineries" Learn about Malaguerra, San Martin, Pedrizzetti, and Guglielmo wineries while enjoying wines from local vintners, finger foods, and sweets]]>

What in the World - Exhibition

01-25-2012 - 03-04-2012

6

Museum on Main

http://www.museumonmain.org/exhibits.html

Museum on Main - 603 Main Street Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

925-462-2766

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: 1pm-4pm

Museum on Main's collection has objects that can be a mystery until you do a little more research This exhibit is made up of objects from the collection that may be a mystery to you and others Some of them are no longer used in the 21st century, others the museum has no idea what they are and will ask for your best guess]]>

Story Time with Emily Wagner, Author

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

Kepler's Books - 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park CA 94025

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

Asleep Under the Moon is a charming bedtime story about Gavin and Buddy's adventures at the beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea Come hear Emily Wagner introduce children to the beauties of nighttime and sleeping under the stars]]>

Aurora Mandolin Orchestra Concert

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Aurora Mandolin Orchestra

http://www.auroramandolin.com/3concerts_current.html

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

auroramand@aol.com

Start Time(s): 2pm

The Aurora Mandolin Orchestra is comprised of over 25 members who play mandolin, mandola, guitar, bass, accordion, and flute and includes many professional musicians who continue to preserve and perpetuate this musical art form Their unique romantic sounds take listeners to many lands and provide a treat that fans have enjoyed for over 35 years]]>

8 The Play

03-05-2012 - 03-05-2012

1

Stanford University Drama Department

http://www.8theplay.com/readings/stanford-university/

Cubberley Auditorium - Stanford University - 485 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free - Reserve tickets at Official Site

650-736-2629

Start Time(s): Mon: 7pm

The Stanford University Drama Department, LGBT Center, and Law School present a staged reading of Dustin Lance Black’s 8, a documentary play taken from the testimony of the Federal Prop 8 trial, Perry v Brown The performance is part of a nation-wide series of readings of the text The US Supreme Court banned pubic broadcast of the trial, and the play brings to the public the impassioned arguments made on both sides of this landmark case Please stay for a post-show roundtable as artists, lawyers, and scholars discuss the issues raised in the performance]]>

Art of the Silk Road - Docent Lecture

03-05-2012 - 03-05-2012

1

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm

This lecture discusses the world’s oldest international highway, on a voyage that spans six centuries (AD 600-1200) Using works of art from the Asian Art Museum, the program showcases four representative cities: Xi’an, China’s Tang Dynasty capital; Turfan, a bustling oasis; Samarkand, home of prosperous merchants; and Baghdad, a meeting place for scholars, scientists, and philosophers]]>

Murder at the Lanterne Rouge An Aimee Leduc Investigation - Cara Black, Author

03-06-2012 - 03-06-2012

2

http://www.smcl.org

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

Come one, come all to Cara Black's book launching party! A reception with light refreshments will begin at 6:30pm, followed by a reading from Murder at the Lanterne Rouge: An Aimee Leduc Investigation Kirkus Reviews has described the Aimee Leduc series as "The ideal mix of the personal, the political, the puzzling and the Parisian" A book selling and signing will follow the author's presentation Don't miss this fun, entertaining literary event!]]>

John Stowell and Michael Zilber Quartet - Jazz Masterclass

03-06-2012 - 03-06-2012

2

CSUEB Music Department

http://music.csueastbay.edu/firsttuesdays.php

Cal State University East Bay - 25800 Carlos Bee Avenue Hayward CA 94542

Admission: Free

510-885-3167

Start Time(s): 7pm

Guitar great John Stowell has joined forces with saxophonist Michael Zilber to record originals and renditions of songs by Kenny Wheeler and John Scofield, as well as off the beaten track standards Joined by the Bay Area's first call call rhythm team of John Shifflett on bass and Jason Lewis on drums, the two have recorded solo, duo, and quartet cuts which mix free playing, transparent ECMish settings and more hard-charging modern jazz The Stowell-Zilber quartet runs the gamut from the delicacy of The Beatles and A Brazilian to the abstracted New Orleans grease of Wabash 3 and the Nordic swing of Kayak This masterclass, open to the public, takes place in California State University East Bay's Music Building Recital Hall, MB1055]]>

American Graffiti (1973) - Screening for Driven A Car Culture Film Series

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

Revs Program at Stanford

http://art.stanford.edu/news-events/events-calendar/

Cubberley Auditorium - Stanford University - 485 Lasuen Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-723-3404

risip@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

From director George Lucas, this 1973 coming of age film stars Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss A group of teenagers preparing to go off to college have one last night of adventure before leaving town, from drive-ins to drag racing This event is sponsored by the Revs Program at Stanford which was founded to inspire a new trans-disciplinary field connecting the past, present, and future of the automobile and fosters an intellectual community bridging the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, design, science and engineering, and professions]]>

Flamenco Music and Dance - Music at Noon

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

Santa Clara University Department of Music

http://www.scu.edu/cas/music/performances.cfm

Santa Clara University - Recital Hall - Franklin and Lafayette Street, Building 114 Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-554-4428

rkathner@scu.edu

Start Time(s): 12pm

Dancer Gretchen Murdock will be joined by live Spanish flamenco guitar and song The performers will present several different flamenco palos--musical forms--including Sevillanas and Bulerias Por Fin de Fiesta Murdock performs throughout the Bay Area and is one of the featured dancers at the monthly Misio Flamenca concert series in San Francisco]]>

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Indie Film Series

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

Redwood City Public Library

http://www.redwoodcity.org/calendar/calendar.aspx

Redwood City Public Library - 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: Free

650-780-7018

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

Everything comes to a head as the patriarch of a neurotic Southern family slowly dies of cancer Starring Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor and Burl Ives Directed by Richard Brooks Not Rated; 108 minutes;1958]]>

Yiyun Li - Reading and Book Signing

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

San Jose State University - Engineering Building Auditorium - 7th Street & San Fernando Street San Jose CA

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Yiyun Li grew up in Beijing and emigrated to the US in 1996 She is the author of the story collections A Thousand Years of Good Prayers and Gold Boy, Emerald Girl, and the novel The Vagrants Named by The New Yorker as one of the Top 20 writers under 40, Li has received the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Guardian First Book Award, and the California Book Award, as well as a 2010 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship]]>

Autumn Gem - Documentary Screening in Foster City

03-08-2012 - 03-08-2012

4

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Foster City Public Library - 1000 E Hillsdale Boulevard Foster City CA 94404

Admission: Free  

650-574-4842

Start Time(s): 7pm

Autumn Gem is a documentary by Santa Clara-based filmmakers Rae Chang and Adam Tow about the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (1875-1907), a radical women's rights acitivist who led an armed uprising against the corrup Qing Dynasty She became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution]]>

Source Material - Works by Darla McKenna, Jeanne Tillman, Josette Urso

01-12-2012 - 03-09-2012

6

The Museums of Los Gatos

http://www.museumsoflosgatos.org

Art Museum of Los Gatos - 4 Tait Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030

Admission: Free

408-395-7386

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm

Three artists come together to create an exhibition built from found and repurposed source materials Darla McKenna's use of vintage magazine advertisements serve as a starting point to create mysterious graphic assemblages The images are manipulated and arranged sometimes over a period of years before they reach a final, visually stimulating composition Materials are central to process and final object in Jeanne Tillman's work Handcrafted paper vessels and objects are cast out of recycled materials, in some cases drawn from Tillman's natural environment For example, gladiola leaves, after they have naturally fallen from the plant become the fibers used to create ornamental pieces Josette Urso draws from countless sources of printed matter to create her collages A series of relationships, alternately complex and simple, is slowly built to produce harmonious order from information overload]]>

A Lakshman Living Life through Dance - Bharatanatyam Recital

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Yuva Bharati

http://www.yuvabharati.org

Admission: $10-$50

650-565-8859

yuva_bharati@yahoo.com

Start Time(s): 4pm

This show presents an evening of electrifying Bharatanatyam performance by A Lakshman, a disciple of Kalaimamani K J Sarasa and the guru of many leading Bharatanatyam exponents of India, accompanied by a live orchestra As a performer, Lakshman has earned himself a formidable reputation He has a striking stage presence, and his intense devotion to the art-form is immediately discernable Apart from solo-performances, Lakshman has been a part of several dance dramas in a variety of roles]]>

Intermezzo and Prelude Strings Ensembles Concert

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

San Jose Youth Symphony

http://www.sjys.org

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley - 14855 Oka Road Los Gatos CA 95032

Admission: Free

408-885-9220

sjys@sjys.org

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

The Intermezzo String Ensemble prepares young musicians for playing in a full orchestra Members perform string music that builds upon theoretical and musical concepts covered in the Prelude String Ensemble Emphasis is given to listening skills as related to playing in a large ensemble The Prelude String Ensemble provides a high quality introduction to important concepts of performing in an ensemble Members apply their technical knowledge of how to play their instrument to string orchestra literature, learn orchestra rehearsal techniques, learn musical terms, and understand basic music theory Instruction includes understanding the role of the conductor, and learning to follow the conductor]]>

4th Chicana/o Biennial

01-18-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

MACLA

http://www.maclaarte.org

MACLA - 510 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Gallery Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 12pm to 7pm Friday & Saturday, 12pm to 5pm And by special appointment

This is the now! MACLA is pleased to announce its fourth Chicana/o Biennial, an exhibition and public forum conceived to take inventory of and invite reflection every two years on the continuously emergent energy, critical edge, and aesthetic interventions within contemporary Chicano art Featuring new work by Cande Aguilar, Eric Almanza, Efren Alvarez, Natalia Anciso, Jesus Barraza, Carlos Bautista, Melanie Cervantes Betty A Davis, Caleb Duarte, Eric Garcia, Paul J Gonzalez, Jaime Guerrero, Rogelio Gutierrez, Geri Montano, Nicholas Munoz, Tony Ortega, Viva Paredes, Daniella Rascón, Sandy Rodriguez, Paul Valadez, Linda Vallejo, Cristina Velazquez]]>

2012 Guitar Solo and Ensemble Festival

03-10-2012 - 03-11-2012

6

South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org/festival/index.html

Admission: Free admission $5 for master classes

408-292-0704

sbgs@sbgs.org

Start Time(s): Sat: 9am-4:30pm Sun: 10am-4:30pm

Many free workshops, clinics, adjudicated studio recitals, demonstrations and vendor exhibits are offered at this event In addition, master classes will be offered (for $5 each) by Susan McDonald and Matt Palmer More details are available at the Official Site]]>

Sound of the Soul - Documentary Screening with Director

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

De Anza College, Creative Arts Division

http://www.deanza.edu/eventscalendar/month.php

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-864-8672

spataforemarisa@deanza.edu

Start Time(s): 2pm-3:30pm

This 90-minute documentary takes viewers to The Fez World Festival of Sacred Music, an event that brings together Muslim, Christian, and Jewish men and women to perform at historic sites in this ancient Arab city Insightful commentaries from musicians and live discussions from an international symposium of philosophers, scientists, and spiritual leaders are inter-cut with compelling musical performances Director Stephen Olsson will introduce the film and answer questions after the showing This event is being held in the Visual and Performing Arts Center]]>

Zona - A Reading by Author Geoff Dyer

03-13-2012 - 03-13-2012

2

Stanford Humanities Center

http://shc.stanford.edu/events/calendar/

Stanford Humanities Center - 424 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-1219

Start Time(s): 6pm-9pm

The British novelist Geoff Dyer will be coming to Stanford to do a reading from his soon-to-be-released Zona, a book about Tarkovsky's film Stalker, followed by a panel discussion between Dyer, Tom Luddy (cofounder and codirector of the Telluride Film Festival), Nariman Skakov from Stanford's Slavic Department whose book on Tarkovsky is currently in press and due to be released soon, and Pavle Levi--an expert on film and media from our Art and Art History Department The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session The event will be sponsored by the Center for the Study of the Novel, Creative Writing, English, the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages, and the Slavic Department]]>

Great Originals on Originals Two Fortepiano Trios by Beethoven and Conradin Kreutzer - First Wednesday Series

03-14-2012 - 03-14-2012

6

The Ira F Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

http://www.sjsu.edu/beethoven/events/event_calendar.html

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-808-2058

Start Time(s): 7pm-8:45pm  Performance 6:30pm  Doors

Come and enjoy chamber music with Eric Hoeprich and David Goldblatt Selections will include Beethoven's Trio for Clarinet, Violoncello, and Fortepiano, op 11 and Conradin Kreutzer's Trio for Clarinet, Violoncello, and Fortepiano in E-flat Major  Seating is limited, so please arrive early]]>

Darby O' Gill and the Little People - Matinee in Pacifica

03-14-2012 - 03-14-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Pacifica-Sharp Park Library - 104 Hilton Way Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-359-3397

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

A wily old codger matches wits with the king of the leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker Rated G 93 min]]>

Opera Workshop Performance - Rush Hour Concert Series

03-15-2012 - 03-15-2012

4

Santa Clara University Department of Music

http://www.scupresents.org/performances/whats-on-now.html

Santa Clara University - Recital Hall - Franklin and Lafayette Street, Building 114 Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-554-4015

cpaboxoffice@scu.edu

Start Time(s): 5:30pm

Take a break from the 5:30 rush hour traffic Relax and experience select songs from your favorite operas presented by Santa Clara University music students]]>

Battle of the Bands Video Viewing Party - Teen Event

03-16-2012 - 03-16-2012

5

San Jose Public Library System

http://www.sjpl.org/event/battle-bands-video-viewing-party-1

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

408-808-2000

Start Time(s): 4pm

The Battle of the Bands will be giving a prize to the band that submits the best video Your vote matters! Only votes submitted by teens attending a viewing party will determine the winner Come vote for your choice of the best Battle of the Bands video]]>

Opposites Attract - Exhibition

02-06-2012 - 03-16-2012

4

Skyline College Art Gallery

http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/skygallery

Skyline College Art Gallery - 3300 College Drive San Bruno CA 94066

Admission: Free

650-738-4294

Start Time(s): Mon: 11am-3pm Tues: 11am-6pm Wed: 11am-4pm Thurs: 11am-3pm

Opposites Attract features the works of two artists  Daniel Galvez explores Meditations on a Natural World while Jos Sances confronts Reflections on a Broken System]]>

Cambodian Culture Dance Troupe - 1st & 3rd Fridays

01-06-2012 - 03-16-2012

5

Cambodian Dance Troupe of San Jose

http://www.caraweb.org/dance.html

Tully Community Branch Library - 880 Tully Road San Jose CA 95111

Admission: Free

dances@caraweb.org

Start Time(s): 1st & 3rd Fridays: 5:30pm-8pm  (except 2/17) See official website for additional dates and locations

As a big supporter of Cambodian culture, the Cambodian American Resource Agency has continued its sponsorship of dance classes These classes offer the opportunity to learn Khmer classical and folk dances The purpose of the classes is to revitalize aspects of Khmer culture that can be performed and presented to the public through the Khmer New Year event occuring around mid-April The classes generally start in early September and end in the first week of April Ages 5 and up]]>

N'Tence Hallucinations - Exhibition

02-03-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Anno Domini Gallery

http://www.galleryad.com/

Anno Domini Gallery - 366 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-271-5155

Start Time(s): Tues-Fri: 12pm-7pm Sat: 12pm-5pm Opening Reception 2/3: 7pm-11pm

Members of N'TENCE will be sharing artwork they created while experiencing past hallucinations Visitors will experience an overwhelming sense of deja vu as each of the artists have seen into the very near future psychically drawing from personal thoughts and wishes from the people who will be visiting the gallery during the length of the exhibition N'TENCE includes: Kristin Farr, Able Brown, David Hopp, Isaac McKay-Randozzi, and Porous Walker The Opening Reception on Friday, February 3 will feature live music by Comfort Slacks]]>

Monoprint with Nicola Franklin - TeenStudio Workshop

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free - registration required

408-247-9340

education@tritonmuseum.org

Start Time(s): 10am-4pm

This workshop will introduce you to free form printmaking with an emphasis on experimentation and creativity Learn to create innovative and unique prints using drawing, painting, collage, relief, and more All materials will be provided TeenStudio is an art program giving voice and artistic instruction to serious young artists in high school who want a head start in their art education and careers Learn from some of the region’s most noted artists and art educators who will guide you in the creation of your own art and the expression of your own visions Experience how the art world works by learning from the pros TeenStudio consists of an exciting series of workshops in which students will receive focused instruction and tips from various professional artists, while they explore a variety of art media and techniques]]>

Invoking Peace Islamic Art Exhibit - Silicon Valley Reads

02-03-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Euphrat Museum of Art

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Euphrat Museum of Art - De Anza College -- 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-864-5464

Start Time(s): Mon-Thurs: 10am-3pm Sat (3/3 only): 10am-1pm Reception with Artists 2/9: 5:30pm-7pm

Invoking Peace interweaves tradition and innovation, faith and activism It emphasizes the immense diversity of Islamic art and reveals shared concerns Artworks range from site-specific installations, classical and experimental calligraphy and paintings to product designs for cultural needs, digital arts, sculpture and ceramics Artists include: Doris Bittar, Taraneh Hemami, and Saira Wasim with Legacy of Qur'an: Messages of Peace artists Um Amina, Salma Arastu, Davi Barker, Bassamat Bahnasy, Manli Chao, Haji Noor Deen, Azeem Khaliq, Ali Khan, Asma Khan, Mark Piercy, David Platford, Nabeela Raza Sajjad, Ayesha Samdani, Lubna Shaikh, Arash Shirinibab, and Zubair Simab 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Femme Fatale - Exhibition

02-03-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Works/San Jose

http://www.sylviamin.com/exhibitions/femmefatale

Works/San Jose - 365 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-300-6405

Start Time(s): Gallery Hours: Thurs: 12pm-4pm Fri: 12pm-6pm Sat: 12pm-4pm Reception with Artists 2/3: 7pm-10pm Panel Discussion with Artists 3/11: 2pm

Femme Fatale is a seductive and haunting exhibition exploring the complexities of femininity Monochromatic sculptures, installations, paintings, and photographs subtly and thoughtfully reference domesticity, social constructs, and the feminine experience This exhibition features the work of Bay Area artists Jody Alexander, Connie Begg, Victoria May, Stephanie Metz, and Sylvia Min February 3rd – March 17th Opening Reception with the Artists: Friday, February 3, 7 to 10pm Panel Discussion with the Artists: Sunday, March 11, 2pm Admission: Free Works/San Jose 365 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113 wwwworkssanjoseorg]]>

Saint Michael Trio - Ralston Performers Series

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

Notre Dame de Namur University

http://www.ndnu.edu/public-relations/arts-lectures-happenigs.aspx

Ralston Hall Mansion - 1500 Ralston Avenue Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free - Reservations recommended

Start Time(s): 4pm

The Saint Michael's Trio presents a "Musical Smorgasbord" Beethoven and Blues performed in a single concert? This will be a whirlwind sampler: 300 years in 75 minutes! Seating is limited, so reservations are highly recommended at http://wwwsaintmichaeltriocom/concerts/]]>

Allah Made Me Funny - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

Santa Clara City Libraries

http://library.santaclaraca.gov

Central Park Library - Santa Clara - 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: Free

408-615-2900

Start Time(s): 2pm

The 82-minute film, "Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert," follows three acclaimed comedians on stage and off as they lift the veil on what it really is like to be Muslim in America This program, part of Silicon Valley Reads 2012--Muslim and American: Two Perspectives, is co-sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends Call (408) 615-2900 to reserve as space at this free film showing in the Central Park Library Redwood Room]]>

Concert Orchestra and Avant Flute Choir Concert

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

San Jose Youth Symphony

http://www.sjys.org

Los Gatos United Methodist Church - 111 Church Street Los Gatos CA 95030

Admission: Free

408-885-9220

sjys@sjys.org

Start Time(s): 5:30pm

The Concert Orchestra and Avant Flute Choir join together for a great afternoon of music! Beaming with talent, dedication and passion, the Avant Flute Choir of the San Jose Youth Symphony organization has grown into a formidable ensemble over the past eight years The ensemble plays a well-rounded and eclectic curriculum for the eager performing flutists with performance opportunities that provide a rich diversity in musical selections ranging from Classical, 20th Century Music, Jazz, Pop and music of ethnic origin The Concert Orchestra provides intermediate musicians the opportunity to learn rehearsal techniques and performance practices in a full orchestra setting The Concert Orchestra musicians study and perform a repertoire that is challenging, yet within the abilities of the ensemble's overall musicianship]]>

Golden States of Grace Prayers of the Disinherited - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 03-18-2012

6

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053-0550

Admission: Free

408-554-4528

Start Time(s): Tues-Sun: 11am-4pm

Depictions of conventional religious practices are often seen, yet the alternative forms of spiritual expression adopted by marginalized communities are rarely encountered Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited aims to give a voice to those who participate in the diverse religious landscape of California, but who have been pushed to the edges of society because of conditions, actions, or circumstances In this photographic series, artist Rick Nahmias ventures into eleven communities who are turning to eight different faith traditions to find refuge, family, and identity Looking to Eastern, Western, and indigenous traditions from around the state, Nahmias depicts groups who represent the remarkable ethnic, racial, religious, and sexual diversity in California Whether they are Zen Buddhists practicing within the walls of San Quentin State Prison, members of a Jewish congregation of recovering addicts, or participants in the world's only transgender gospel choir, each group stands at a religious and cultural intersection that few others have experienced Working over a three year period, Nahmias spent multiple days with each group photographing and interviewing participants with a specific focus on individual congregants, their faith leaders, their rituals and ceremonies]]>

Freedom and the Arts of Dissent - Svetlana Boym, Lecturer

03-19-2012 - 03-19-2012

1

Stanford Humanities Center

http://shc.stanford.edu/events/calendar/

Stanford Humanities Center - 424 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-1219

Start Time(s): 6pm-7:30pm

This lecture explores the experience of public freedom as co-creation in the world and the “miracle of infinite improbability” (Hannah Arendt) Drawing distinctions between liberation and freedom and between estrangement from the world and estrangement for the world, the lecture reexamines avant-garde and artistic and political dissent in Russia and Eastern Europe of the 20th century with uncanny connections to the public protests all over the world in 2011-2012 Boym explores cross-cultural approaches to public freedom and proposes an alternative “off-modern” archeology of the twentieth and twenty-first century experimental thought from Hannah Arendt, Georg Simmel, and Victor Shklovsky to contemporary political art]]>

NASA Missions Update

03-19-2012 - 03-19-2012

1

Santa Clara City Libraries

http://library.santaclaraca.gov

Central Park Library - Santa Clara - 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: Free

408-615-2900

Start Time(s): 7pm-8:15pm

NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric Norris presents another fascinating multi-media program on NASA missions to the solar system He will provide the latest on: the search for other habitable worlds by the Kepler spacecraft, the Curiosity rover now on its way to Mars, the Juno mission now enroute to Jupiter, the Mars rover Opportunity, Dawn's discoveries at the asteroid Vesta, and more! For interested students and adults--call (408) 615-2900 to sign up for this free program in the Redwood Room]]>

Romeo & Juliet - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

03-21-2012 - 03-21-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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 Romeo & Juliet]]>

Julie Scheeres, The 2012 Lurie Distinguished Visiting Writer - Reading and Book Signing

03-21-2012 - 03-21-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Julia Scheeres is the author of the bestselling memoir Jesus Land, which won the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the New Visions Nonfiction Book Award Her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Wired News, and LA Weekly Her second book, A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Hope, Deception and Survival at Jonestown, will be published in October This event takes place in Room 225/229 of the Library]]>

Skunk Girl - Silicon Valley Reads Author Sheba Karim

03-22-2012 - 03-22-2012

4

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/storelocator/stores.aspx?pagetype=eventlist

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Pruneyard - 1875 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 240 Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Meet Sheba Karim, author of Skunk Girl Skunk Girl, a young adult novel about the trials and tribulations of a Pakistani-American girl growing up in upstate New York, has been selected as a Silicon Valley Read for 2012 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Muhammad Legacy of a Prophet - Film Screening, Silicon Valley Reads

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Berryessa Branch Library - 3355 Noble Avenue San Jose CA 95132

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 2pm

This two-hour film is a history in the present tense, telling the fascinating biography of Muhammad through the lives of contemporary American Muslims 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

Two Among the Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author

03-25-2012 - 03-25-2012

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/content/afternoon-author-marty-brounstein

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 3pm

Marty Brounstein is the author of the recently published book Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage, a true story that takes place during the Holocaust and World War II The story he tells is about a Christian couple in the Netherlands who helped save the lives at least two dozen people, including the lives of people near and dear to him   Brounstein has written a heartfelt story that engages the audience His presentation aids in promoting the interfaith values and special messages of this remarkable tale  ]]>

Landscapes Near and Far Exhibit

01-21-2012 - 03-25-2012

6

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

http://www.haywardrec.org/hayshore.html

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center - 4901 Breakwater Avenue Hayward CA 94545

Admission: Free

510-670-7270

shoreline@haywardrec.org

Start Time(s): Sat, Sun: 10am-5pm Artist’s Reception 1/21: 2pm-4pm

Artists Attila Cziglenyi and Linda Longinotti from ART Inc are teaming up for an exhibit of artwork focused on landscapes Attila works in oil, acrylic and watercolor The subject matter of his paintings ranges from landscapes to aviation and still lifes to people Cziglenyi enjoys traveling to locations and painting en plein air Linda Longinotti is a Fine Arts graduate of Cal State Hayward and has exhibited widely and taught representational drawing at various levels]]>

Spring Concert - Saratoga Community Band

03-26-2012 - 03-26-2012

1

Saratoga Community Band

http://saratogaband.org

McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center - 20300 Herriman Avenue Saratoga CA 95070-5040

Admission: Free

annnorthrup@sbcglobal.net

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

The Saratoga Community Band, founded in 1989, includes over eighty Bay Area residents Under the direction of founder Craig Northrup, it perfoms a number of free concerts per year, and is open to all interested local musicians]]>

Ice Age The Meltdown - Matinee in Pacifica

03-28-2012 - 03-28-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/338

Pacifica-Sharp Park Library - 104 Hilton Way Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-359-3397

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Manny, Sid, and Diego discover that the Ice Age is coming to an end, and join everybody for a journey to higher ground On the trip, they discover that Manny, in fact, is not the last of the wooly mammoths Rated PG 91 min]]>

Minature Art Show and Raffle

03-01-2012 - 03-30-2012

6

Sunnyvale Art Gallery

http://www.sunnyvaleartgallery.com/exhibits.html

Sunnyvale Art Gallery - 251 W El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA 94086

Admission: Free

408-737-8188

sunnyvaleartgallery@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat: 9am-7pm Reception with Artists: Saturdays 2pm-5pm* * Opening Reception on 3/3: 5pm-8pm

This exhibit features small works of art donated primarily by Bay Area artists You can stop by to view the art anytime during the month-long show Visitors to the gallery can purchase raffle tickets to bid on their favorite artworks At the end of the show, there will be a drawing for each artwork 100% of the proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will go to Sunnyvale Community Services, a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger for low-income families and seniors facing temporary crises]]>

Object Oriented Programming - Katie Herzog, A Solo Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 03-30-2012

5

PARC

http://katieherzog.net

Admission: Free

650-812-4000

Start Time(s): Exhibition times: Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 5:30pm

"Object Oriented Programming" by visual artist and Stanford native, Katie Herzog, explores the relationship between creativity and innovation in an extensive art exhibition at PARC Katie Herzog combines art and disjunctive librarianship through a cross-disciplinary practice engaging knowledge, narrative, and information culture Herzog's warm, playful paintings combine weaving, paint and mixed media to comment on the object, language and symbols of human communication "Object Oriented Programming" is curated from Herzog's large body of work produced over the past ten years Herzog's distinct practice also includes serving as an artist in residence at the Whittier Public Library since 2007 and Director of the Molesworth Institute since April, 2011 (a mysterious vocational organization dedicated to library humor and epistemic absurdity) Herzog received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, San Diego She studied Library and Information Science at San Jose State University and has participated in numerous artist residencies including Skowhegan, the Banff Centre, and Program Initiative for Art and Architecture Collaboration On Friday, January 13, Ms Herzog will give a Public Artist Talk at 3:30pm, followed by an Opening Reception (4:30-6pm) The exhibit will be on view at PARC through March 30, 2012]]>

One Through Love - Poetry Reading and Film Screening

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

De Anza College, Creative Arts Division

http://www.deanza.edu/eventscalendar/month.php

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-864-8672

spataforemarisa@deanza.edu

Start Time(s): 7pm

One of the most popular poets in America is Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th century Muslim mystic This program features the work of Rumi with readings by Los Gatos poet laureate Parthenia Hicks, Cupertino poet laureate and De Anza College English instructor David Denny, and Santa Clara County poet laureate Sally Ashton, along with music and a showing of One Through Love--a multi-lingual film in English, Persian, Turkish, and Arabic Producers Stephen Olsson and Parisa Soultani will describe the film and its companion website that are designed to build connection and dialogue This event is being held in the Visual and Performing Arts Center]]>

Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast in San Bruno

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

San Bruno Lions & San Bruno Rotary Club

http://sanbruno.mhsoftware.com/ViewMonth.html?year=2012&month=2&offset=1&calendar_id=2&integral=0&dropdown=0&show_stop=0&show_resources=0

San Bruno City Park - 1125 Crystal Springs Road San Bruno CA 94066

Admission: Free* *Pancake Breakfast: $3-$5

(650) 616-7180

Start Time(s): 9am-11am Breakfast 10am Children's activities 11am Easter Egg Hunt

Held in San Bruno City Park, this fun family event is Project PRIDE's 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast There is a charge for the optional all-you-can-eat breakfast, but children's activities and the Easter Egg Hunt are free]]>

Signs of Life by Robert Buelteman - Exhibition

02-24-2012 - 04-01-2012

6

Sanchez Art Center

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/

Sanchez Art Center - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: Free

650-355-1894

Start Time(s): Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pm Artists Reception 2/24: 7pm-9pm Artist Talk 4/1: 4pm

Signs of Life by Robert Buelteman Have you ever wondered what a plant feels like when it’s illuminated during photosynthesis, drawing in the electricity of the sun? Light is a necessary nutrient for us, too, and many of us languish during the light-poor winter months, but here is an art exhibit to enliven and inspire even those most in the doldrums of seasonal affective disorder--Signs of Life, an exhibit of cameraless, lensless, computer-free photograms by Robert Buelteman, showing at Sanchez Art Center from February 24 through April 1 The opening reception will be held Friday, February 24, from 7 to 9 pm, and the artist will talk about his work on April 1 at 4 pm Robert Buelteman was an accomplished black-and-white landscape photographer for 25 years before he had an epiphany in the Arizona desert that inspired him to change course He had foreseen his artistic life as a straight, predictable path ahead, and knew he needed a new direction The ghost of Buelteman future did not appeal to him, and he decided to create a closer and more direct involvement with his subject and his medium He chose to begin anew, setting aside film, cameras, and computers, and searching for a new way to directly image the life force Buelteman drew from the techniques of Kirlian photography (photographs of auras, the electrical emanations of living beings), and developed his own unique, back-to-basics relationship with his medium and the world of nature The resulting artworks are breathtaking, and worlds away from his earlier black and white landscape photographs It’s not an easy process Buelteman began experimenting with taking pictures without film, and without computers, by laying his plant or flower directly on a large plate and running electrical current through the plant to produce an image that is all about light and color He wanted to work larger than most Kirlian equipment would allow, so he found an engineer to build a generator that could drive an image over 80 square inches Buelteman then constructed his own super-sized easel made of aluminum sheet metal floating in a solution of liquid silicone and sandwiched between pieces of 1/8-inch-thick Plexiglas Then he located 8-by-10-inch tungsten-balanced color transparency film, and the work began Buelteman sculpts his plant subjects into the desired thinness to display on the plate, and uses high-voltage electrical pulses to capture the images He also adds light sources, literally painting with light using a fiber-optic probe the size of a human hair, to enhance the light and color he chooses to emphasize For over a decade, Buelteman has been attempting to perfect his process, working as a guest at the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico and under the auspices of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program in northern California His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Yale University Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stanford University, and numerous corporate collections He has now shown these stunningly beautiful, light-filled images in more than 35 countries, and has published four portfolios of this colorful work, one of which bears the name of this exhibit at Sanchez Art Center, Signs of Life This catalog will be available for sale at the Sanchez galleries We are delighted to host this new exhibition of his inspiring work Showing concurrently with Signs of Life are an Art Guild of Pacifica exhibit titled Heads in the West Gallery, and Different Colors 4 in the East Gallery, featuring artwork from The Arc San Francisco ArtReach Studios All three exhibits open Friday, February 24, with a reception for the artists from 7 to 9 pm, and will be on display through Sunday, April 1 Gallery hours (after the reception) are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, California, about 15 miles east of Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean For more information about the center, call 650-355-1894 or visit wwwsanchezartcenterorg]]>

Tony Photos, Photographs by Tony Grant - Exhibition

02-10-2012 - 04-01-2012

6

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

http://www.arts4all.org/attend/mohrgallery.htm

Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts - 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: Free

650-917-6800 x306

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 8am-3pm

Exhibition of work by artist Tony Grant, featuring 25 photographic images printed on metallic paper These pieces taken in the documentary tradition capture fleeting moments transformed by Grant's ability to know when to release the shutter and where to draw the edges of the frame In this exhibition Grant presents us with a world caught in moments Opening reception with the artist on Friday, Feburary 24, from 6-8pm]]>

Plant Clinic

04-01-2012 - 04-01-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 11:30am-1pm

The Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions, from general information to advice about specific problems You may bring samples of your plants for better diagnosis Use a Ziploc or similar baggie to carry your sample If you suspect insect damage, try to include some insects so they can be correctly identified For this program, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Beautiful, Well-Behaved Bamboo - Sunday Garden Seminar

04-01-2012 - 04-01-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 1pm-3pm

Bamboo expert Bob Steward will address this lovely garden option For this free program, open to the public, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Jazz at the Cantor Arts Center - Lecture and Demonstration

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu/participate/programs_events_lectures_symposia.html

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 12pm

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]]>

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshop

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell/

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-8:30pm

In the Community Poetry Circle we'll write new poems in a creative and supportive environment This writing group is appropriate for all levels of experience--from beginners to advanced poets--and all ages This poetry writing group is for you if you: * Have always wanted to write poetry, but don't know how to begin * Have a story to tellwe all do * Enjoy language and want to have fun! Reading a variety of renowned poets, participants will explore the writing craft and generate new works By focusing on what's true in our poems, we will push past our perceived limits and achieve new dimensions within our work Poet-teacher Magdalena Montagne has helped hundreds of people find their inner muse, leading poetry writing groups for over a decade, currently with the Santa Cruz Public Library and the Capitola Book Café; as well as with nonprofits such as the Homeless Services Center and Watsonville Community Hospital A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, she has studied with distinguished poets such as Robert Bly, Sharon Olds, and Robert Hass This free workshop is offered on the first Wednesday of the month, every other month We invite you to come to any or all of the workshops]]>

Juan Felipe Herrera - Reading and Book Signing

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Juan Felipe Herrera is a poet, playwright, young-adult novelist and children's-book author, actor and performance troupe founder Born in the farm town of Fowler, CA, he went on to earn graduate degrees from UCLA, Stanford, and the Iowa Writers Workshop Author of twenty-eight books in various genres, and various musicals, Herrera has been awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the PEN USA and PEN Open Book Awards, and the International Latino Award in Poetry This event, co-sponsored by REED, takes place in Room 225/229 of the Library]]>

Stanford Art Space of Stanford University - Exhibition

02-10-2012 - 04-05-2012

5

Stanford Art Spaces

http://cis.stanford.edu/~marigros

Stanford Art Spaces - 420 Via Palou Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-3622

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Paintings by Jean-Marc Brugeilles, Paintings by Sagi Erez, and Paintings by Lu Jianjun are on exhibit at Paul G Allen Art Spaces gallery on the Stanford University campus]]>

Walker Evans - Exhibition

02-01-2012 - 04-08-2012

6

Cantor Arts Center

http://events.stanford.edu/byOrganization/18/

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-8pm

American photographer Walker Evans (1903–1975), with his direct and unsentimental images of life on small-town streets, in New York subways, and on sharecroppers' porches, inspired generations of photographers and helped shape contemporary art Drawn entirely from the deep holdings of Randi and Bob Fisher, this retrospective encompasses Evans's 50-year career, including his brilliant documentation of the Great Depression and his work with James Agee on Let Us Now Praise Famous Men; his little-known experimental photographs from 1928-1930; the subway series (1938-1941) later published in the monograph Many Are Called; photo-essays for Fortune magazine (1945-1965); and rare Polaroid SX-70 prints from his final years]]>

Free Income Tax Preparation

02-09-2012 - 04-12-2012

6

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): Thurs: 6pm-8pm Sat: 10am-12pm

Free Income Tax Preparation by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers trained by the IRS will be available at the Campbell Library (Community Room, downstairs) for persons who are low-income, age 60 and up, or disabled This will take place every Thursday evening (6-8 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am - 12 noon) from Feb 9 through April 14, 2012 For more information about VITA, please visit the VITA page in the IRS website: http://wwwirsgov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00html]]>

Shawn Thomas in Concert

04-14-2012 - 04-14-2012

6

First Presbyterian Church of San Jose

http://www.fpcsj.org/

First Presbyterian Church of San Jose - 49 N 4th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: This event is free Donations are optional

408-297-7212

fpcsj@yahoo.com

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Shawn Thomas in Concert Can a Christian be gay? Can a gay man be a Christian? Shawn Thomas will share his message of inclusion at First Presbyterian Church in San Jose on April 14th and 15th Thomas, a Florida-based singer-songwriter with seven CDs to his credit, will deliver his message of inclusion at 7:30pm on Saturday the 14th with a full concert, and again as part of morning worship on Sunday, April 15th at 10:30am While Shawn's ministry through music calls him often to GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered) audiences, the songs are about salvation through Jesus Christ, not sexuality In fact, one song on "Faith Unashamed," Thomas' 2007 release, is called "Not G** Enough for You," and offers a satirical description of how some in the GLBT community have criticized his music for not having "gay lyrics" "Being gay is only a part of who God made me to be," Thomas said "I simply want to glorify God and share the gospel of Christ, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share in worship and praise with fellow Christians" Media are invited to interview Shawn before or after his performances or in advance of his arrival in the San Jose area To schedule an interview or for more information, contact Shawn Thomas Studios, 561-635-5052 or info@shawnthomasstudioscom For more information about Shawn's ministry and music, visit wwwshawnthomasonlinecom]]>

Shaped by Water Past, Present, Future - Exhibition

10-08-2011 - 04-15-2012

Los Altos History Museum

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

Los Altos History Museum - 51 S San Antonio Road Los Altos CA 94022

Admission: Free

650-948-9427

Start Time(s): Thurs-Sun: 12pm-4pm

Water shaped the history of Santa Clara Valley, and how we use it will shape our future Come experience and learn about our unique connection to our precious and finite water -- past, present, and future Through photographs, art, stories, and interactive activities for kids of all ages, visitors will leave with a greater appreciation of the role water plays in our lives -- and with resources and ideas for action!]]>

Geoffrey Wolff - Reading and Book Signing

04-17-2012 - 04-17-2012

2

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

Geoffrey Wolff is the author of six novels, including Providence and The Age of Consent; biographies of Harry Crosby, John O'Hara, and Joshua Slocum; and two memoirs, including The Duke of Deception, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize He is the recipient of awards from the NEA, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Guggenheim Foundation A former book critic for The Washington Post, Wolff directed the Graduate Program in Writing at UC Irvine from 1995-2006]]>

Hamlet - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

04-18-2012 - 04-18-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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 Hamlet]]>

Geoffrey Wolff - In Conversation with Tobias Wolff

04-18-2012 - 04-18-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library - 150 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 1pm

Geoffrey Wolff is the author of six novels, including Providence and The Age of Consent; biographies of Harry Crosby, John O'Hara, and Joshua Slocum; and two memoirs, including The Duke of Deception, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize He is the recipient of awards from the NEA, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Guggenheim Foundation A former book critic for The Washington Post, Wolff directed the Graduate Program in Writing at UC Irvine from 1995-2006]]>

Statewide Photography Competition - Exhibition

02-18-2012 - 04-22-2012

6

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-3754

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 12pm-4pm Reception 2/24: 7pm-9pm

The Triton Museum of Art is pleased to announce its first Statewide Photography Competition and Exhibition The competition is open to all types of photography, which will be judged in three categories: Fine Art Photography, Nature Photography, and Photo Journalistic Photography The exhibition and prize winners will be juried by internationally renown photographer, Brian Taylor, and selected works will be on display in the Triton Museum]]>

34th Annual Family Spring Parade

04-28-2012 - 04-28-2012

6

City of Mountain View

http://mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/community_events/downtown_spring_parade.asp

Admission: Free

650-903-6331

Start Time(s): 12pm-3pm

The Recreation Division invites you to join the 34th Annual Spring Family Parade, "Rock-It to the Future!" Be part of a community-wide event that will focus on innovations for the future, sustainability, robotics and music All community groups are encouraged to participate in this fun spring event! Grab your friends, neighbors and colleagues, decorate your vehicle or float and join us! New float contest! Floats will be judged during the parade and winners will be announced in Pioneer Park after the parade The Parade will begin on Castro Street at Villa Street at noon on Saturday, April 28, 2012 and continue into Pioneer Park for crafts, games, music and fun! If you or your group would like to participate in the parade, visit our website or call the Recreation Division, 650-903-6331 Applications due Friday, April 6, 2012]]>

A Conversation with Sumbul Ali-Karamali and Willow Wilson - Silicon Valley Reads

04-29-2012 - 04-29-2012

Santa Clara City Libraries

http://library.santaclaraca.gov

Central Park Library - Santa Clara - 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: Free

408-615-2900

Start Time(s): 2pm

The closing event for Silicon Valley Reads 2012: "Muslim and American: Two Perspectives," features Sumbul and Willow continuing their conversation about their respective books: "The Muslim Next Door" and "The Butterfly Mosque," with San Jose Mercury News columnist Sal Pizarro They will discuss their experiences as American Muslim women and compare notes on Silicon Valley Reads Call 408-615-2900 to reserve a space at this free program, co-sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends]]>

Antique Toys 1870-1930 - Exhibition

12-09-2011 - 04-29-2012

6

Museum of American Heritage

http://www.moah.org

Museum of American Heritage - 351 Homer Avenue Palo Alto CA 94302-1731

Admission: Free Admission

650-321-1004

Start Time(s): 11am-4pm

All Aboard! for the largest exhibition of antique toy trains and other metal toys the Museum of American Heritage has ever mounted Antique Toys, 1870-1930 showcases exquisite and rare toys from local collectors In addition to early American toys, the exhibit also features turn-of-the-century toy trains and their accessories from fine European toymakers such as Marklin and Bing Visitors young and old will delight in discovering playthings from an earlier age]]>

Rosa Louca - Silvia Poloto Exhibition

02-25-2012 - 05-02-2012

6

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-3754

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 12pm-4pm Reception 2/24: 7pm-9pm

Brazilian-born Silvia Poloto is an accomplished artist working in a range of visual disciplines She is known for her lively, abstract canvases and mixed-media sculptures Recognized for her dynamic compositions and color sensibility, Poloto exploits a vibrant visual vocabulary of boldness and subtlety Her deftly handled juxtapositions unfold in rich, textured hues and expressive gesture The result is a body of work characterized by equal amounts of surprise, playfulness, and provocation Her aesthetic choices engage the viewer on a visceral level While the Bay Area is her current home, her work has been exhibited throughout the US and abroad, including United Arab Emirates, France, Spain, Jordania, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and China, among others In the Bay Area, her work has been featured in exhibitions at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the Italian American Museum, and the DeYoung Museum, where she was an artist-in-residence]]>

Collecting Large - Exhibition

02-25-2012 - 05-02-2012

6

Triton Museum of Art

http://www.tritonmuseum.org

Triton Museum of Art - 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-247-3754

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 12pm-4pm Reception 2/24: 7pm-9pm

Over the past several years the Triton Museum of Art has made significant strides in collecting major works by some of the region's most significant artists Some of these works are large and best showcased in a museum setting It is with great pride and gratitude that the Triton Museum shares some of its most noteworthy additions to the Permanent Collection]]>

Plant Clinic

05-06-2012 - 05-06-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 11:30am-1pm

The Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions, from general information to advice about specific problems You may bring samples of your plants for better diagnosis Use a Ziploc or similar baggie to carry your sample If you suspect insect damage, try to include some insects so they can be correctly identified For this program, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Plant Progation Made Easy - Sunday Garden Seminar

05-06-2012 - 05-06-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 1pm-3pm

Our speaker will be gardening expert James Kern For this free program, which is open to the public, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Spring Chamber Recital 2012

05-12-2012 - 05-12-2012

6

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

http://www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org/pyoconchamber.php

Admission: Free

650-325-7967

pyo@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): 1:30pm

The Peninsula Youth Orchestra presents a chamber music recital featuring the Chamber Strings and the Debut Strings; the Chamber Flutes and Con Brio Flutes, and other small chamber ensembles]]>

O' Great Reverie Montalvo 1912-2012 - Exhibition

01-27-2012 - 05-13-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: Free

408-961-5858

Start Time(s): Thurs-Sun: 11am-3pm

To inaugurate the centennial year of the building of its historic villa, the Montalvo Arts Center presents an unconventional timeline exhibition entitled O' Great Reverie: Montalvo 1912-2012 The exhibition, which is organized by Associate Curator Donna Conwell and Montalvo Design Fellows Women--the creative partnership of Los Angeles-based designers Scott Barry and Neil Doshi--will open on Friday, January 27 and run through Sunday, May 13 For O' Great Reverie, Conwell, Barry, and Doshi have taken what they collectively describe as an "idiosyncratic approach": they have opted against a standard linear chronology, and forgone efforts to generate an exhaustive account of Montalvo's history Instead, they have focused on incorporating the diverse voices of those who have experienced and worked at Montalvo over the years, and hope to demonstrate that creating the history of a place is always based on personal selections and interpretations, filtered through the prism of the present moment To this end, they have organized the exhibition materials--including historical documents, letters, ephemera, photographs, audio and visual footage, and rare books all drawn from the holdings of the Montalvo Archive and Library and the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley--around four core themes, emphasizing Montalvo's multiple overlapping histories, focusing on personal narratives, and demonstrating the associative relationships among the past, present, and future: Landscape, exploring the way in which Montalvo's buildings and grounds have transformed over time; Publics, examining how different groups of people who have visited Montalvo over the years have interacted with it in their own unique ways; Communities, discussing the various circles of volunteers, artists-in-residence, and staff members who have actively shaped Montalvo's evolution; and Preservation, asking important philosophical questions about the limits and legitimacy of historical restoration Barry and Doshi have conceived of and constructed every aspect of the exhibtion, including a modular display furniture system, audio-video viewing kiosks and reading stations, and didactic texts in the form of take-away broadsides The designers have also crafted a series of subtle sculptural interventions in the gallery space and several creative works that respond to Montalvo and its histories Included among these will be a a large scale photograph of one of the classical sculptures on the Montalvo grounds and a 100-page guestbook, in which visitors are invited to participate in the telling of Montalvo's histories by recording their recollections and experiences Women are the inaugural recipients of the Design Fellowship awarded by the prestigious Sally and Don Lucas Artists Residency Program at the Montalvo Arts Center With this fellowship, Montalvo further strengthens its commitment to supporting creativity across a broad range of disciplines by fostering and advancing innovative design practice]]>

Coriolanus - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

05-16-2012 - 05-16-2012

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San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/node/4968

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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 Coriolanus]]>

Memory and Markets Pueblo Painting in the Early 20th Century - Exhibition

02-22-2012 - 05-27-2012

6

Cantor Arts Center

http://events.stanford.edu/byOrganization/18/

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-8pm

In the early 20th century, a new movement of Native American painting emerged in the Pueblo communities of the Southwestern United States Encouraged by local anthropologists and teachers to record past and current scenes of their daily life on paper, the artists found inspiration in the centuries-old tradition of Pueblo painting found in pottery, murals, and archaeological remains The earliest Pueblo artists were self-taught and struggled for recognition from the local and national art market In the 1930s, the formation of the Studio at the Santa Fe Indian School formalized the training of generations of Native painters The resulting works were dynamic, colorful, and decidedly modern]]>

Celebrating a Century of Good Work - IOOF and Saratoga Retirement Community

02-03-2012 - 05-28-2012

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Saratoga Historical Foundation

http://www.saratogahistory.com

Saratoga Historical Museum - 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga CA 95070-5935

Admission: Free

408-8674311

Start Time(s): Fri-Sun: 1pm-4pm

The Saratoga Retirement Community built by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs (IOOF) will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year IOOF is one of the oldest fraternal orders and one of the first to include women The exhibit will include many photos, memorabilia and information about the contributions of the IOOF Running concurrently with the exhibit will be an interactive exhibit on puzzles originating in China "Heritage of China: Puzzles" will include many popular puzzles and types in use today including the popular tangram puzzle Come and be challenged by this special interactive exhibit! The Saratoga History Museum is located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga, CA and is open from 1-4 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday]]>

Repotting Orchids When Horticulturally Challenged - Sunday Garden Seminar

06-03-2012 - 06-03-2012

The San Mateo Arboretum Society

http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/SMAS_Events/index.htm

Central Park - San Mateo - 50 E 5th Avenue San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: Free

(650) 574-1677

Start Time(s): 1pm-3pm

This annual favorite is presented by the Peninsula Orchid Society For this free program, open to the public, please meet at the Kohl Pumphouse in San Mateo's Central Park]]>

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshop

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

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Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell/

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 6:30pm-8:30pm

In the Community Poetry Circle we'll write new poems in a creative and supportive environment This writing group is appropriate for all levels of experience--from beginners to advanced poets--and all ages This poetry writing group is for you if you: * Have always wanted to write poetry, but don't know how to begin * Have a story to tellwe all do * Enjoy language and want to have fun! Reading a variety of renowned poets, participants will explore the writing craft and generate new works By focusing on what's true in our poems, we will push past our perceived limits and achieve new dimensions within our work Poet-teacher Magdalena Montagne has helped hundreds of people find their inner muse, leading poetry writing groups for over a decade, currently with the Santa Cruz Public Library and the Capitola Book Café; as well as with nonprofits such as the Homeless Services Center and Watsonville Community Hospital A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, she has studied with distinguished poets such as Robert Bly, Sharon Olds, and Robert Hass This free workshop is offered on the first Wednesday of the month, every other month We invite you to come to any or all of the workshops]]>

Knit 1, Chain 1

01-21-2012 - 06-23-2012

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The Lace Museum

http://www.thelacemuseum.org

The Lace Museum - 552 S Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086-6116

Admission: Free

wwwthelacemuseumorg

info@thelacemuseum.org

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 11am-4pm

Knit 1, Chain 1--an interesting exhibit showcasing the many variations of knit and crochet lace opens at The Lace Museum on January 21 through June 23 Both knitting and crocheting are easy to learn and have been practiced for many years around the globe and both can be used to create lace This exhibit will showcase lace made using only knit and crochet techniques, many made with very fine threads, but others using everyday threads, but the way the hook or needle is used creates lovely or whimsical lace The range is from silly to elegant! Variations include Irish Crochet, Orenburg knitting, Hairpin Lace, Rick-Rack Lace, Filet Crochet, and more Items on display include an Irish crochet gown from the Edwardian era, charming rick-rack lace wedding dress, an Orenburg shawl, knit lace doilies, knit doll clothes, a lace knit sampler, and pictorial filet crochet An exquisite 3-dimensional Irish Crochet bedspread with botanically correct flowers and doves appliqued is a highlight Many other treasures from the collection including reticules, household items, stockings, and accessories The museum gift shop also offers heirloom quality lace products and a full line of lacemaking items The Lace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and is located at 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, CA 94086 with free parking Admission is free with a charge for groups]]>

Andy Warhol Polaroids and Portraits - Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 07-01-2012

6

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053-0550

Admission: Free

408-554-4528

Start Time(s): Tues-Sun: 11am-4pm

Among the most influential artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol is perhaps best known as a painter and a filmmaker The role photography played in his art making is often overlooked or undervalued Yet during the latter years of his life, Warhol regularly traveled with a camera in hand, poised to capture candid moments in the studio, at social events, and everywhere in between Some of the images he shot were created as studies for larger silk screen prints or painted portraits; others were snapped on a whim, capturing unguarded--and often unglamorous--moments in the lives of his friends and acquaintances In 2008, the de Saisset Museum received a substantial gift of 157 photographs from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program In celebration of the Foundation's 20th anniversary, the Photographic Legacy Project donated more than 28,500 photographs by Warhol to educational institutions throughout the United States More than 180 college and university art institutions received these works in an effort to broaden access to Warhol's work This exhibition marks the first time that the de Saisset Museum has showcased a significant portion of the works gifted through the Photographic Legacy Program The images on display offer an intimate glimpse into Warhol's world, inviting viewers to join the parties, laughter, and creative moments of his final years]]>

Indelibly Yours Smith Andersen Editions and the Tattoo Project - Exhibition

02-24-2012 - 07-01-2012

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de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053-0550

Admission: Free

408-554-4528

Start Time(s): Tues-Sun: 11am-4pm

For more than forty years, Smith Andersen Editions has served as a creative hub for artists and printmakers The press, operated under the vision and direction of Paula Kirkeby, is known for its supportive environment, where experimentation is encouraged and the boundaries of creativity are limitless The experience of working at Smith Andersen Editions is one characterized by a sense of adventure and freedom Artists are invited to spend dedicated time--several days to two weeks--working at the press to create rich and luminous prints In the press' most recent project, Kirkeby invited ten artists to make work influenced or inspired by tattoos Five of the participants are known for tattoo and five for printmaking For Ross K Jones, Mary Joy, Jen Lee, Jeff Rassier, and Kahlil Rintye, who generally work with skin and ink, the project afforded the opportunity to collaborate with a master printer, to experiment with new materials, and to embrace the spontaneity atypical of tattooing For the printmakers--Enrique Chagoya, George Herms, Kathryn Kain, Kara Maria, and Richard Shaw--the tattoo project encouraged the investigation of new symbols, styles, and ideas The project itself explores the interconnectedness of the two art forms As Don Ed Hardy notes in his essay for the catalogue accompanying the exhibition, there is a kinship between the process of marking on skin and the practice of drawing on a printing plate Indeed, the relationship between the two mediums yields a suite of colorful, stimulating, and subtly stunning images And, in some instances, it is difficult to distinguish the work of the tattooers from that of the printmakers Indelibly Yours: Smith Andersen Editions and the Tattoo Project features a selection of prints from this collaborative experiment The exhibition premieres at the de Saisset Museum before traveling to additional venues The show is accompanied by a catalogue with essays by Don Ed Hardy and Dr Hilarie Faberman]]>

Light Works Dan Flavin and Robert Irwin

03-21-2012 - 07-08-2012

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Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm* *Thurs: 11am-8pm

Beginning in the 1920s, with the work of the Constructivists, electric light became a medium for art With the advent of Minimalism in the late 1960s, artists found that using light as a medium could challenge perception and be impersonal as well as emotionally engaging This installation features two large pieces One by Dan Flavin is an example of the artist's use of mass-produced fluorescent light The second work, an untitled disc by Robert Irwin, typifies the interest in light and space that occupied a number of artists in Los Angeles in the 1960s These two works complement Sculptures from the Fisher Family Collection and provide another look at the diverse artistic approaches in the 1960s]]>

Clear Story - New Art Installation by Mildred Howard

09-10-2011 - 08-01-2012

Palo Alto Art Center

http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter

Admission: Free

650-329-2366

artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org

http://cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/activities_and_recreation/attractions/art_center/default.asp

Start Time(s): Outdoor exhibit, open year-round Sat 9/10, 3pm: Conversation with the artist 3pm in City Hall Council Chambers, followed by a reception in City Hall lobby at 4pm

The acclaimed Palo Alto Art Center will present Clear Story, a temporary site-specific installation by Bay Area artist Mildred Howard at King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall The walk-in scale piece engages viewers in the artist’s striking re-imagining of traditional bottle houses of West Africa and the American South that form part of her exploration of her own and America’s historical, artistic, cultural and spiritual heritage Tying the installation to the architectural and social roots of the Palo Alto community, Howard has drawn inspiration from iconic Eichler houses that are hallmarks of many of the area’s neighborhoods Clear Story is part of the Palo Alto Art Center’s On the Road programs that take the Center’s activities into the community during its year-long closure for a $79 million transformation with re-opening in the summer of 2012]]>

Fremont Festival of the Arts

08-04-2012 - 08-05-2012

Fremont Chamber of Commerce

http://fremontfestival.net

Admission: Free

510-795-2244

Start Time(s): 10am-6pm

The Fremont Festival of the Arts hosts a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the entire family: over 700 top-quality artisan booths delight the most discerning shoppers, music lovers enjoy continuous music featured on three stages, children are thrilled with the many games and activities found in “Kid City”, and Gourmet Marketplace offers gourmet specialties for the discerning cook  ]]>

Expanding Views of Africa - Exhibition

08-03-2011 - 12-30-2012

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Cantor Arts Center

http://events.stanford.edu/byOrganization/18/

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm* *Thurs: 11am-8pm

The arts of Africa date from the beginning of humanity to the present and express universal and timeless ideas The newly reinstalled African art galleries feature more than 200 objects and are designed to expand conventional ways of considering African art and culture The galleries offer historical depth, geographic and chronological representation ranging from the contemporary times to ancient Egypt, and a diverse range of media  ]]>

Judith Selby Lang's LawnBowls Installation

02-01-2012 - 02-01-2013

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Palo Alto Art Center

http://cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter

Admission: Free

650-329-2366

artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org

Start Time(s): All Day, Every Day - Outdoor Installation

The acclaimed Palo Alto Art Center will present Bay Area artist Judith Selby Lang's LawnBowls, the next new temporary site-specific installation in its series exploring art in public and community spaces Opening February 1, 2012, LawnBowls will be installed on the grounds of the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, 474 Embarcadero in Palo Alto, through February 2013 Lang's work has been celebrated for its striking focus on the relationship between humans and the environment LawnBowls will be created by the public in several community workshops using recycled plastic bags to create monumental ball sculptures For information, visit wwwcityofpaloaltoorg/artcenter "As a mixed media installation artist I am exploring the personal and global impact of detritus," says Lang "Through my art, I hope to bring awareness to crucial environmental issues and enliven public space Plastic is my primary material because it's free, it's ubiquitous, it's archival As we come to the end of the Era of Oil, plastic seems to be the material most expressive of our times And, like diamonds, it is forever" LawnBowls will be an installation of 10-12 large balls created from single-use plastic bags arranged on the lawn space adjacent to the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club The balls will appear as a game in progress--as if some giant players had just left the scene These colorful sculptures will provide a compelling example of a playful reuse of what might otherwise be trash or perhaps recycled The creation of LawnBowls will involve a community effort Workshops with the public (including youth, veterans, seniors and others) will be held at several locations in Palo Alto and East Palo Alto Participants will help cut hundreds of bags into strips to form the wrapping and will help to twine the bags around the form Working together, participants will gain pride in crafting something bigger than they could do on their own And they will help to make an important statement about plastic pollution The awareness of the problem with single-use plastic bags is increasing The City of Palo Alto has been proactive, banning the bags in larger grocery stores in 2009 Efforts to educate the public about this important change continue In a fun and eye-catching way LawnBowls will contribute to this effort LawnBowls is presented in conjunction with the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, (wwwpalbcorg), is co-sponsored by the Palo Alto Public Art Commission and is supported by the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Double Take and Clear-Story were funded, in part, by the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation through an IMLS grant In addition to LawnBowls, Judith Selby Lang will also create a second related site-specific installation in the Palo Alto in the spring of 2012, dates and details to be announced]]>

Wood, Metal, Paint - Sculpture from the Fisher Collection

02-29-2012 - 10-13-2013

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Cantor Arts Center

http://museum.stanford.edu

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University - Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford CA 94305-5060

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm* *Thurs: 11am-8pm

Wood, Metal, Paint - Sculpture from the Fisher Collection includes pieces by John Chamberlain, Sol LeWitt Claes Oldenburg and Martin Puryear, together with Carl Andre's Copper-Zinc Plain, a floor piece comprised of 36 tiles, and John Chamberlain's Bijou, a large early work made of crushed automobiles and paint The works on display are especially significant because they are examples of the innovations that established the reputations of these artists Hilarie Faberman, the Center's curator of modern and contemporary art, selected works for this long-term installation in consultation with Pamela Lee, professor of contemporary art at Stanford, who will use the exhibition in teaching about sculpture from the 1960s to the 1980s]]>

San Jose Fluteguy

01-12-2012 - 01-23-2015

6

Walt Hansen Productions

http://walthansen.zzl.org

Admission: Free

408-297-4750

Start Time(s): Early mornings, and mid evenings

Walt Hansen, The San Jose Fluteguy plays soothing melodic tunes for those passing by the Camera12 Cinemas on the Paseo de San Antonio in downtown San Jose]]>

East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market

02-04-2012 - 01-01-2037

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East Palo Alto YMCA

http://www.ymcasv.org/eastpaloalto/html/programs_farmersmarket.html

Admission: Free

650-324-2769

Start Time(s): Sat: 2pm-5pm

The East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market is a community-based and youth-focused certified Farmers' Market Founded in June 2008, the Market seeks to provide a source of fresh, health and local produce in a friendly community gathering space in East Palo Alto Shop at the Farmers’ Market for healthy and delicious food!]]>

Daly City Farmers' Market

02-09-2012 - 01-01-2037

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California Farmers' Markets Association

http://cafarmersmkts.com/markets/category/daly-city

Admission: Free

925-465-4690

Start Time(s): Thurs, Sun: 9am-1pm

A fixture in the community since 1991, the Daly City Farmers' Market is held in the West side of the parking lot at Daly City’s Serramonte Center, behind Target It features different delicious seasonal crops throughout the year]]>

Free Dance Lesson at The Fairmont

11-04-2011 - 01-01-2037

5

The Lobby Lounge

http://www.fairmont.com/sanjose/GuestServices/Restaurants/TheLobbyLounge.htm

The Lobby Lounge at The Fairmont San Jose - 170 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: No cover

408-998-1900

Start Time(s): Fri: 8:30pm-9pm

Want to "trip the light fantastic," but want to brush up on your dancing skills so that you don't really trip? Every Friday, a free half-hour of instruction is offered, followed by dancing to a live band Join the fun! Contemporary and classy light fare is served daily from 12pm to 12am, and the menu boasts over five hundred cocktails and martinis]]>

De Anza Flea Market - 1st Saturdays

12-03-2011 - 01-01-2037

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De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/fleamarket/

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free ($3 parking in college lots B & C)

http://www.deanza.edu/fleamarket/

Start Time(s): 1st Saturday of month:: 8am-4pm

The De Anza Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, in Campus Parking Lots A and B When the weather is good, this huge event will typically draw approximately 15,000 to 20,000 shoppers It began as a small effort by the students of De Anza College to raise money for the student body decades ago and has grown into an established community event, attracting vendors and patrons from throughout the state The Flea Market is still a student enterprise, with the De Anza Associated Student Body paying for all of the expenses and gaining approximately $300,000 annually for a variety of programs, services and events at De Anza College]]>

Local Acoustic Night - 1st Wednesdays

01-04-2012 - 01-01-2037

3

The Old Princeton Landing

http://theoldprincetonlanding.com/schedule/local-acoustic-night-2/

Old Princeton Landing - 460 Capistrano Avenue Half Moon Bay CA 94019

Admission: Free Ages 21+

650-728-7096

info@theoldprincetonlanding.com

Start Time(s): 1st Wed: 7pm

Come find local talent from around the coastside and beyond This night offers everything from acoustic blues to funk, live poetry to rock, and more Come out and support local music! For those interested in performing, sign up is at 6:30pm, and it is first come first serve Sets are 30 minutes long or about four to five songs]]>

Woodshed Dance - 2nd Tuesdays

01-10-2012 - 01-01-2037

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/woodshed/atherton/

Holbrook Palmer Park - 150 Watkins Avenue Atherton CA 94027

Admission: Free for dancers and musicians Callers pay a share of the $25 rent

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 2nd Tues of month: 8pm-10pm

The woodshed series is an opportunity for callers (or would-be callers) and musicians (or would-be musicians) to try out new (or new-to-them) material Callers present dances--typically English or contra--and ask the dancers for feedback on particular or general points When it is not their turn to call, they also dance In addition to some experienced dance musicians, the band is open--best for players who can sight-read or learn by ear quickly and play up to dance tempo Dancers and musicians get in free, while the callers for that evening divide the $25 rental expense for the Carriage House There's a high proportion of discussion, trying things different ways, and so forth Therefore, if you just want to dance, you may find the woodshed series frustrating  At its core, this is a working session, and dance geeks enjoy it very much]]>